IAEA Director General came to Vietnam

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit and work in Vietnam to discuss measures to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of atomic energy.

Yukia Amano's visit begins from 7 to 11 January. This is the second time he came to Vietnam, first in October 2011. According to the announcement of the Center for Research and Development of Science and Technology Communication (Ministry of Science and Technology), this visit of the Director General of IAEA to evaluate the effectiveness of IAEA funded projects for Vietnam. . Besides, exchanging measures to promote cooperation between the two sides in the field of atomic energy application development in general and Vietnam's nuclear power program in particular.

Mr. Yukia Amano.(Photo: IAEA / D. Calma)

During his visit to Vietnam, Mr. Yukia Amano will meet with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and work with a number of relevant Vietnamese agencies such as the Ministry of Science and Technology, Industry and Trade, Foreign Affairs; People's Committee of Ninh Thuan Province; The units are Vietnam Electricity Group, Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety, Atomic Energy Department, Bach Mai Hospital; visit nuclear power plant construction sites and interview press agencies.

Last visit to Vietnam, the head of the IAEA believes that Vietnam will succeed in the field of nuclear power.

The IAEA is an intergovernmental international organization that plays a central role in international cooperation to promote peaceful use of nuclear energy, improve people's lives and ensure energy and security. food security and environmental protection. Vietnam has joined the IAEA since 1978 and has always had good cooperation with this organization. Cooperation between Vietnam and IAEA has positive developments. Currently, Vietnam is chairman of the 2013-2014 IAEA Board of Governors.