Malaysia, IAEA sign PA for cooperation in radiation, transport, radioactive waste safety
28 Sep 2022 10:51am
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba - BERNAMA
Mosti in a statement today stated that the PA outlined areas of cooperation between the two parties in the aspects of education and training in the three fields in the Asia and Pacific region.
"This PA also reaffirms the importance of cooperation and collaboration as a way of promoting an integrated approach to the development of education and training supporting more effective technical cooperation programmes and ensuring coordination and complementarity of activities," it said.
Malaysian Nuclear Agency director-general Dr Abdul Rahim Harun signed the PA on behalf of the agency while IAEA by its deputy director-general of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security Lydie Evrard. It was witnessed by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
According to Mosti, Malaysia and the Vienna-based IAEA will continue to work together to assist other IAEA member countries in the areas of training and capacity building, strengthening research efforts as well as exchange and dissemination of information.
Meanwhile, Dr Adham who is taking part in the four-day 66th IAEA General Conference in Vienna which ends on Sept 30 also delivered a National Statement which emphasised Malaysia's commitment to foster closer cooperation with the IAEA towards achieving common goals and interests.
"Malaysia appreciates the IAEA's support in the coordination of research projects to foster the sharing of Scientific and Technical Information.
"Malaysia is also pleased to be recognised by the IAEA as an IAEA Cooperation Center in radiation processing, advanced non-destructive testing and plant-induced mutation breeding," it said, adding that Malaysia hoped to renew its recognition as an IAEA Cooperation Centre so that its experience and expertise could continue to be shared with other member countries.
With over 50 years as a member of the IAEA, it said, Malaysia has cooperated in the fields of medicine and health, food and agriculture, industry and manufacturing, environment, radiation safety, education and training, regulations and other related areas of interest. - BERNAMA
