ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 26. Director General of
the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi highly praised
Kazakhstan’s continued commitment to strengthening global nuclear
security and the non-proliferation regime, Trend reports via the press
service of the Kazakh president.
Grossi made the remarks during a meeting with Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev in Astana.
The IAEA chief congratulated Kazakhstan on the launch of its
nuclear energy development program following the nationwide
referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant.
Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to contributing to
international efforts aimed at strengthening nuclear security and
interstate trust. In this context, he reiterated the country’s
readiness, on a voluntary basis and subject to relevant
international agreements, to assist in resolving issues surrounding
Iran’s nuclear program.
Grossi welcomed Kazakhstan’s role and practical contribution to
strengthening global nuclear security and expressed support for the
country’s initiatives. He noted that Kazakhstan possesses the
necessary political authority, infrastructure, and scientific and
technical base to support possible international agreements.
The sides discussed prospects for cooperation between Kazakhstan
and the IAEA, as well as current issues on the international
nuclear security agenda.
Tokayev said Kazakhstan highly values its long-standing
partnership with the IAEA and praised the agency’s contribution to
strengthening nuclear security and the peaceful use of atomic
energy.
The president also welcomed the signing of a roadmap on
deepening cooperation between Kazakhstan and the IAEA through 2036,
along with several documents in the fields of nuclear medicine and
science.
