Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form . Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification. I refer to the article by Alex Lo, “The West is deluding itself about its moral prestige and geopolitical prowess” ( March 17 ), that made incorrect claims regarding the enhanced trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States known as Aukus. Aukus is one part of Australia’s support for an open, stable, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific where sovereign states can make choices free from coercion. It complements our other bilateral, regional and multilateral partnerships. Australia’s decision to acquire conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines is something we are pursuing openly to contribute to the Indo-Pacific region’s security and stability. It is well-known that this is a defence capability that other Indo-Pacific countries already possess and operate in the region. It is incorrect to assert Australia seeks to acquire nuclear weapons. As Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has stated unequivocally, Aukus is not a vehicle for Australia to acquire nuclear weapons and Australia has no intention of doing so. Australia remains steadfast in its exemplary, long-standing and continued commitment to strengthening the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. Elizabeth Ward, Australian Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macau