Islamabad, January 21, 2023 (PPI-OT):International Atomic Energy Agency has appreciated Pakistan for its support in implementation of IAEA-Pakistan Nuclear Security Cooperation Program. Director Division of Nuclear Security Elena Buglova during her visit to Pakistan with her team discussed future cooperation between IAEA and Pakistan and reviewed progress under the Program.

Under the Program, the agency provided assistance for upgrading security measures at a Nuclear Power Plant Nuclear Medical Centres and provision of Radiation Detective Equipment to combat illicit trafficking of radioactive materials.

Pakistan is one of the founding members of IAEA. Pakistan and IAEA had signed Nuclear Security Cooperation Program to enhance effectiveness of country’s Nuclear Security Regime in 2005. Pakistan acknowledges IAEA’s continued support to enhance its nuclear capabilities including human resource development and associated training infrastructure.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk