ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 5. Almassadam Satkaliev, Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Atomic Energy Agency, met with Najat Mokhtar, Deputy Director General of the IAEA and Head of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, during which the IAEA confirmed its readiness to provide expert guidance and practical support, including consultations and methodological assistance, Trend reports via the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy.
Key issues regarding the development of peaceful uses of atomic energy were also discussed during the negotiations: development of nuclear medicine, strengthening nuclear and radiation safety, and implementation of modern scientific and technical solutions in energy, agro-industrial complexes, medicine, and industry.
Significant focus was directed towards the potential for
enhancing collaborative synergies with the IAEA Food Safety Center
regarding the deployment of nuclear technologies aimed at fostering
sustainable agricultural practices and augmenting food quality
metrics.
Focused emphasis was placed on the development of subject-matter
experts, the facilitation of knowledge transfer, and the
enhancement of collaborative scientific inquiry.
“Collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency holds
significant strategic value for our objectives.” Your invaluable
contribution to the domains of technical collaboration, regulatory
frameworks, human capital development, and the execution of global
safety protocols is greatly acknowledged. The Chairman of the
Agency articulated that Kazakhstan is poised to enhance synergies
across a spectrum of domains—ranging from nuclear energy and
scientific research to cutting-edge technologies and advancements
in nuclear medicine.
Subsequent to the convening, the stakeholders underscored the
pivotal essence of their collaborative synergy and articulated
their preparedness to maintain ongoing discourse aimed at
cultivating synergistic initiatives in alignment with the
overarching objectives of a resilient and secure future.
The IAEA functions as a specialized agency of the United Nations,
established to advocate for the non-proliferation and peaceful
utilization of nuclear energy while simultaneously mitigating the
risks associated with its militarization. It executes evaluations
of nuclear installations, oversees adherence to non-proliferation
agreements, and facilitates the advancement of nuclear technologies
across the domains of healthcare, energy production, and
agronomy.
