IAEA DG concludes fruitful Pakistan visit: FO

The Foreign Office said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi concluded his fruitful visit to Pakistan.According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Pakistan on 12-13 February.During the visit, IAEA DG called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.Discussions focused on expanding cooperation between Pakistan and the IAEA, particularly on the peaceful use of nuclear technology to mitigate climate change.Director General Grossi held formal talks with the Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) and the Chairman of the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA). He was briefed on Pakistan’s advancements in nuclear science and technology, including its contributions in agriculture, healthcare and energy production.Meanwhile, IAEA DG also participated in the international conference organized by the Pakistan chapter of Women in Nuclear Field (WIN-Pakistan). Mr. Grossi praised the country’s efforts in promoting women’s participation in the nuclear and allied disciplines.Moreover, IAEA DG also visited the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Oncology Lahore (INMOL). He inaugurated a new radio pharmaceutical laboratory and announced technical assistance under the IAEA’s ‘Rays of Hope’ initiative.He also visited under construction Chashma Power Plant unit 5 (C-5). He termed Pakistan’s nuclear power generation program as one of the most successful programs in the world. Grossi also inaugurated a radioactive waste incinerator at Chashma.Director General Grossi last visited Pakistan in 2023. Pakistan is a founding member of the IAEA and enjoys a robust cooperation program with the agency. Pakistan actively contributes to the IAEA’s decision-making process as a member of its Board of Governors.