IAEA collaborates with Uzbekistan on nuclear power project: expert safety mission included
A Meeting Between Uzbekistan and IAEA Discusses Nuclear Energy Development
In a recent meeting at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Abduvakkos Rafikov, Chairman of the Committee for Industrial, Radiation, and Nuclear Safety, met with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi. The meeting focused on Uzbekistan’s dynamic economic growth and the country’s increasing need for the development of nuclear energy.
During the meeting, the delegation informed Director General Grossi about the latest changes in the structure and status of Uzbekistan’s national regulator in the fields of industrial, radiation, and nuclear safety. The parties also discussed plans for the construction of a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, highlighting the country’s pioneering efforts in this area.
Director General Grossi expressed the IAEA’s commitment to supporting Uzbekistan’s development of nuclear energy by offering assistance through various IAEA platforms. He proposed organizing an expert mission to Uzbekistan to assess the regulatory safety infrastructure and ensure compliance with IAEA safety standards.
The meeting between Uzbekistan and the IAEA signifies a step forward in the country’s plans for nuclear energy development and highlights the importance of international cooperation in ensuring the safe and responsible use of nuclear technology.
