IAEA chief, Dar discuss role of nuclear energy in climate mitigation, adaptation: FO
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General (DG) Rafael Mariano Grossi on Wednesday called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to discuss the role of nuclear energy in climate mitigation and adaptation, according to statement by the Foreign Office.
Pakistan holds a long-term partnership with the IAEA which is responsible for ensuring peaceful use of nuclear technology across the world. The country is one of the largest recipients of IAEA’s Technical Cooperation Programme, covering nuclear energy, health, water resource management, food, and agriculture.
According to a statement from the FO, Grossi arrived on a two-day visit to the country and called on Minister Dar.
“They discussed the role of nuclear energy in climate mitigation/adaptation and its underlying financial imperatives,” the statement said.
“They also held useful discussions on IAEA’s projects in Pakistan and the global issues on IAEA’s agenda.”
It added that Pakistan values its cooperation with the IAEA and looks forward to the Agency’s continued cooperation.
Last year, Pakistan was elected a member of the IAEA Board of Governors for the 21st time since becoming a member of the agency.
Recognised globally as the United Nations’ “Atoms for Peace and Development” organisation, the IAEA serves as the leading international hub for cooperation in the nuclear sector. It collaborates with member states and various partners worldwide to ensure the safe, secure, and peaceful application of nuclear technologies.