The second Nuclear Security Summit has just kicked off in Seoul, South Korea.
A welcoming ceremony has been held for the leaders and representatives of 53 nations and international organizations, including Chinese President Hu Jintao, US President Barack Obama, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, and European Council President Herman van Rompuy. The reception, the first event of the two-day Summit, will be followed by a working dinner among the leaders on Monday evening.
The leaders will begin official discussions on responses to nuclear terrorism, protection of nuclear materials and facilities as well as prevention of illegal trafficking of nuclear materials.
President Hu Jintao is due to deliver a speech Tuesday morning to elaborate on China’s position, including the nation’s efforts to strengthen nuclear security. He will review the achievements of the past two years in strengthening international cooperation and technical improvement in the nuclear field.
The Seoul gathering is the second Nuclear Security Summit, following the inaugural event in Washington in 2010.
