On September 25th, during the 67th session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held in Vienna, Austria, the official inauguration of the national pavilion of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place. As reported by SKnews.kz, the pavilion showcased the remarkable achievements of Kazakhstan’s nuclear industry.
Kazatomprom, the national atomic company, provided comprehensive information about its pivotal role in the global uranium market, its unwavering commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, its fruitful collaboration with the IAEA, and the commendable activities of the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium Bank situated at the Ulba Metallurgical Plant.
Dignitaries from the Kazakhstani delegation and esteemed guests attending the international industry forum graced the event with their presence.
“In recent years, Kazakhstan has made significant strides in the field of nuclear energy. Our nation has always recognized the potential of nuclear power to foster progress, while diligently upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental preservation. Today, we gather here to showcase the exceptional contributions of esteemed organizations such as the National Atomic Company ‘Kazatomprom,’ the National Nuclear Center of Kazakhstan, and the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan,” emphasized Almasadam Satkaliyev, the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan, during his welcoming address.
The inauguration of the Kazakhstani pavilion also featured a noteworthy speech by Mikhail Chudakov, the Deputy Director General of the IAEA. He underscored Kazakhstan’s pivotal role in the advancement of peaceful nuclear energy and its substantial contribution to mitigating the consequences of climate change, as well as in achieving global objectives for low-carbon development.
Throughout the conference, the Kazakhstani delegation will actively participate in thematic sessions and engage in meetings with representatives from partner countries to discuss a wide array of matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation.
It is anticipated that the conference will yield significant decisions concerning the development of the global nuclear industry.
