Armenia, IAEA discuss cooperationJuly 19, 2023 - 15:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 18, in Vienna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan met with Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to discuss cooperation. The meeting took place within the framework of the Minister's working visit to Austria. The two commended the effective and close cooperation established between Armenia and the IAEA aimed at strengthening the capacities in the field of nuclear safety and energy in Armenia, as well as at the peaceful and secure use of nuclear energy. During the meeting, a number of issues on the Armenia-IAEA inclusive agenda were discussed, views were exchanged on the projects implemented in the areas of energy, health care, environment and on prospects for the expansion of the cooperation. Grossi commended the active involvement and support of the Republic of Armenia in the IAEA initiatives, including Armenia’s accession to the statement "On Atomic Energy", which will be presented within the UN Climate Change Conference. Both sides highlighted the importance of Armenia's participation in the “Rays of Hope” program of the IAEA to ensure progress in the field of oncology and, in particular, radiation medicine. Touching upon the activities of the IAEA and programs implemented within the framework of the safe operation of the Armenian nuclear power plant and the long-term successful experience in that direction, both sides stressed the need to keep the issue of safe use of nuclear energy away from groundless political speculations. Issues on the security situation in the region were also on the agenda of the meeting. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |