IAEA commends Pakistan's measures for nuclear security
Last updated on: 08 December,2019 08:23 am
The organisation was established as an autonomous organisation on 29 July 1957.
(Web Desk) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has commended Pakistan’s nuclear security measures.
IAEA’s Nuclear Security Division Head Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan, during his visit to Karachi Nuclear Power Plant, stated that the measures adopted by Pakistan were consistent with the IAEA’s recommendations.
Mr Raja Adnan, also met Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority Chairman Zaheer Ayub Baig and Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Muhammad Naeem.
The IAEA’s delegation, while visiting Pakistan, aimed to further strengthen the ongoing cooperation between Pakistan and the nuclear watchdog.
In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said Pakistan has undertaken a range of measures to strengthen the nuclear security.
He said Pakistan has been actively participating and contributing in IAEA’s efforts to promote nuclear security.
The International Atomic Energy Agency is an international organisation that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.
The IAEA serves as an intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical co-operation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology and nuclear power worldwide. The programs of the IAEA encourage the development of the peaceful applications of nuclear energy, science and technology, provide international safeguards against misuse of nuclear technology and nuclear materials, and promote nuclear safety (including radiation protection) and nuclear security standards and their implementation.
Though established independently of the United Nations through its own international treaty, the IAEA Statute, the IAEA reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council. The organisation was established as an autonomous organisation on 29 July 1957.