AKIPRESS.COM - President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi discussed prospects for a radical expansion of bilateral cooperation and the promotion of new areas of practical interaction at a meeting on December 4, UzA reported.

Uzbekistan has been a member of the IAEA since 1994. More than 40 joint projects have been implemented with the technical assistance of this organization. Currently, 5 projects are being implemented to improve the legal framework and potential of national structures and develop nuclear science, medicine, and other sectors.

The President of Uzbekistan highly appreciated the fruitful results of the meetings and events held today by the IAEA delegation in the Ministries, agencies, and scientific institutions of Uzbekistan. The sides noted with satisfaction the joint organization of the International Conference on the Use of Atomic Energy, which will be held in Samarkand on December 5 with the participation of leading foreign experts in the industry.

The priority areas of cooperation include enhancing the competence and potential of national agencies, training highly qualified personnel, and promising projects in nuclear energy, agriculture, water management, healthcare, and ecology within the framework of IAEA programs.

Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to adopt a joint roadmap for enhancing multifaceted cooperation in peaceful nuclear energy development.