The general director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (OIEA) (DG) Rafael Mariano Grossi paid Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a courtesy call on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Press Information Department (PID).
According to the statement, the prime minister chose the positioning of the nuclear energy of the OIEA as a solution to mitigate climate change and emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to take advantage of atomic technology for sustainable development.
“During the meeting, the peaceful applications of nuclear technology in several sectors were discussed, including the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, agriculture, food preservation, water and industry management,” reads the statement.
PID declared that Prime Minister Shehbaz pointed out the “productive and mutually beneficial association” of Pakistan decades with the OIEA, of which he is a founding member.
“With the support of the OIEA, Pakistan has achieved significant progress in the generation of nuclear energy, industrial development, medical care and agricultural advances, contributing to the country’s socio -economic growth,” reads the statement.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed a greater collaboration with the OIEA to take advantage of the entire potential of atomic technology for peaceful purposes, ensuring continuous benefits for both Pakistan and the global community, Pid said.
Grossi “appreciated the constructive and long data commitment of Pakistan with the OIEA and said that the organization would continue working with Pakistan with the same spirit,” the statement concluded.
Today early, Grossi also asked the Vice Prime Minister Ishaq to discuss the role of nuclear energy in mitigation and climate adaptation, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Pakistan has a long -term association with the OIEA that is responsible for guaranteeing the peaceful use of nuclear technology worldwide. The country is one of the largest receptors of the OIEA Technical Cooperation Program, which covers nuclear energy, health, management of water resources, food and agriculture.
According to a FO statement, Grossi reached a two -day visit to the country and called the Minister Dar.
“They discussed the role of nuclear energy in climate mitigation/adaptation and its underlying financial imperatives,” the statement said.
“They also maintained useful discussions about Oiea projects in Pakistan and world problems on the Oiea agenda.”
He added that Pakistan values his cooperation with the OIEA and eagerly waiting for the continuous cooperation of the agency.
Last year, Pakistan was chosen a member of the Board of Governors of the OIEA for 21 years since he became a member of the agency.
Recognized worldwide as the Organization of “Atoms for Peace and Development” of the United Nations, the OIEA serves as the main International Center for Cooperation in the Nuclear Sector. He collaborates with the Member States and several partners worldwide to guarantee the safe, safe and peaceful application of nuclear technologies.
