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Bangladesh Reaffirms Commitment to Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology

Minister of Science and Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam recently attended the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on behalf of Bangladesh, where he reaffirmed Bangladesh's firm commitment to the peaceful uses of nuclear technology and its dedication to the highest safety standards and strengthened international cooperation. This statement highlights Bangladesh's increasingly important position and sense of responsibility in the field of nuclear technology. In a statement by the delegation in Vienna, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressed congratulations to the President of the IAEA General Conference, and also expressed gratitude to IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi for his outstanding role in promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear technology and international cooperation...

2026-09-16

IAEA's Rays of Hope Initiative Boosts Global Cancer Care

The IAEA's Rays of Hope initiative aims to expand access to cancer care, drive innovation, and build partnerships to narrow the global gap in cancer treatment. Every year, cancer claims more than 10 million lives, and that number is expected to nearly double by 2050. While many cancers are treatable, especially when detected early, timely diagnosis and life-saving treatment are unevenly distributed around the world. Low- and middle-income countries often lack modern medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment, trained oncologists, research capacity, and basic services. More than half of cancer cases occur in these countries, and nearly two-thirds...

2026-09-16

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi: Urges Member States to Continue Firmly Supporting the Work of the International Atomic Energy Agency

The 68th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) officially opened in Vienna, Austria. This year's conference welcomed nearly 4,000 delegates, setting a record high for attendance. In his opening address, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi emphasized that despite current global tensions and numerous challenges, the international community's shared commitment to promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear technology and maintaining nuclear safety remains firm. In his address, Grossi first extended a warm welcome to Timor-Leste, which newly joined the IAEA, bringing the agency's membership to 182. Grossi recalled that 70 years ago, the IAEA...

2026-09-15

The 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency opens in Vienna

The 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency officially opened today in Vienna, Austria. The conference is expected to attract delegates from around the world, with an estimated attendance of between 2,500 and 3,000 people, reflecting the international community's emphasis on nuclear energy-related issues. As the IAEA's highest decision-making meeting held annually, this grand gathering in Vienna carries pivotal significance. The conference brings together representatives of IAEA member states, who will jointly review the agency's annual work report, budget plans, and a series of important policy issues. This is an open and transparent platform where delegates from various countries discuss global nuclear safety, nuclear non-proliferation...

2026-09-15

Rosatom Director General to hold talks with Grossi during IAEA General Conference

On September 11, Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom (Rosatom), said that he plans to hold talks with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, during the IAEA General Conference. Likhachev said that the 70th IAEA General Conference will open in Vienna on Monday, and it is one of the important annual events in the international nuclear field. During the meeting, the Russian side plans to meet with Grossi and hopes to reach agreement on Grossi's visit to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Likhachev also said that the next rotation of IAEA experts stationed at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is expected to take place...

2026-09-13

China Attends the Launch Meeting of the IAEA's "Application of Technology License for At-Sea Nuclear Energy (ATLAS)" Initiative

Recently, the launch meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s "Application of Technology License for At-Sea Nuclear Energy (ATLAS)" Initiative was held in Washington, D.C., the United States. The meeting was organized by the IAEA and hosted by the U.S. government, with approximately 600 representatives attending, including senior government officials, leaders from the nuclear and maritime industries, and technical experts from more than 50 countries and international organizations. Officials from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (National Nuclear Safety Administration), the China Atomic Energy Authority, and the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment attended the meeting. The ATLAS Initiative aims to promote the development and deployment of civil nuclear-powered ships and floating nuclear power plants by establishing a global framework that integrates nuclear safety, nuclear security, and nuclear safeguards. At the opening of the meeting...

2026-09-11

Greece Establishes Committee to Study Inclusion of Nuclear Energy in Long-Term Energy Planning

On September 9, 2026, the Greek government published a decision in the Official Gazette establishing a government committee to study the possibility of including nuclear energy in the country's long-term energy planning. According to the document, the committee will work in accordance with relevant guidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as Greece's Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO), responsible for organizing and managing the first phase of the IAEA Milestones Approach. This phase is the exploratory stage set by the IAEA for countries considering the development of nuclear power. The IAEA Milestones Approach is a framework guideline for countries interested in developing nuclear power, divided into three phases and covering 19 infrastructure issues, with the related work to be completed before the commissioning of the first nuclear power plant.

2026-09-10

Europe and Central Asia Strengthen Regional Cooperation on Radioactive Waste Management

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently stated that over the past two years it has trained more than 200 experts in Europe and Central Asia, supporting relevant countries in enhancing their safe radioactive waste management capabilities and developing long-term management strategies tailored to their national circumstances. IAEA representatives visited storage and disposal facilities in Lithuania to observe successful radioactive waste management practices firsthand. (F. Dragolici/IAEA) Radioactive waste originates from the application of nuclear technology in energy, medicine, industry, research, and other fields. Under safety management requirements, countries are responsible for the full lifecycle of radioactive waste, covering generation, characterization, treatment, conditioning, storage, and final disposal in licensed disposal facilities.

2026-09-09

IAEA Hosts Nuclear Energy Financing Capacity-Building Workshop

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently held a capacity-building workshop on nuclear energy for international financial institutions at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, attended by approximately 50 senior experts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank Group (WBG), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the OPEC Fund for International Development, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and the African Development Bank (AfDB). Approximately 50 senior experts from the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the OPEC Fund, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and the African Development Bank attended the IAEA's nuclear energy capacity-building workshop for international financial institutions. (Photo: J. Fri...

2026-09-09

UK think tank calls for clear nuclear reactor technology roadmap to support nuclear expansion

On September 8, 2026, UK think tank Policy Exchange released a white paper stating that the UK government needs to more clearly articulate which nuclear reactor technologies it will rely on to advance the so-called nuclear golden age, and to strengthen the supply chain and achieve economies of scale through batch construction. Policy Exchange's Nuclear Enterprise Committee is composed of experts from government, industry, and academia. The committee believes that the UK's civil nuclear strategy is at a critical stage, and related decisions will affect the country's energy system for decades to come. The white paper points out that given that new small modular reactor technologies are still in the early stages of development, the UK government should retain the option of building another large-scale nuclear...

2026-09-09

Thailand Advances SMR Regulatory Preparedness to Strengthen Energy Security

On September 8, 2026, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Yodchanan Wongsawat, chaired the second meeting of the Nuclear Energy for Peace Committee in 2026 at Government House. The meeting discussed Thailand's long-term nuclear energy strategy and preparatory work on the regulatory framework, talent development, and industrial supply chain for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Thai government emphasized that these efforts constitute preliminary capacity building and do not imply a decision to construct nuclear power plants. The meeting approved an SMR regulatory policy framework, which draws on relevant standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)...

2026-09-09

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant says restoring second external power line is critical to nuclear safety

On September 7, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant stated that restoring and commissioning the second external power transmission line—the 750 kV Dniprovska line—is critical to improving the reliability of the plant's power supply and enhancing nuclear and radiation safety levels. The plant also proposed that a systematic supply of fuel for backup diesel generators needs to be ensured. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant stated that after the 330 kV Ferrospravnaya-1 transmission line restored external power supply, the radiation conditions at the plant and surrounding areas remained stable, within the range of natural background levels. The plant also stated that following the restoration of external power supply, the backup diesel generators have been switched to standby mode. In its statement, the plant said that the Ferrospravnaya-1...

2026-09-09

Saudi Arabia to Expand IAEA Verification Authority

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said on September 7 that Saudi Arabia is preparing to grant the IAEA additional verification and monitoring authority beyond its existing safeguards obligations. The arrangement is similar in some mechanisms to the Additional Protocol, but the proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement does not include provisions requiring Saudi Arabia to sign the Additional Protocol. In July, the United States and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement on civilian nuclear cooperation. According to available information, the agreement would allow Saudi Arabia to conduct uranium enrichment and build nuclear reactors using US technology. Some nonproliferation organizations have previously criticized that the proposed...

2026-09-08

South Korea Notifies IAEA of Intention to Consult on Safeguards Arrangements for Nuclear-Powered Submarine

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said Monday at the agency's Board of Governors meeting in Vienna that South Korea has formally notified the IAEA of its intention to consult with the agency on safeguards arrangements for its envisioned nuclear-powered submarine program. Grossi stated that South Korea has notified the IAEA Secretariat of its intent to discuss relevant arrangements pursuant to Article 14 of its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement (CSA). This provision allows a country to use nuclear material for non-prohibited military purposes, such as naval nuclear propulsion, under arrangements concluded with the IAEA. It was noted that South Korea also reaffirmed its continued commitment to fulfilling its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the Comprehensive Safeguards Agre...

2026-09-08

Destroyed Syrian Nuclear Reactor May Have Had Capability to Produce Nuclear Weapons Material

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said on September 7 that a Syrian nuclear reactor, which was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in 2007 while it was nearly complete, was of a type capable of relatively quickly producing fissile material that could be used in nuclear weapons. The IAEA recently concluded its investigation into Syria's past covert nuclear activities. The investigation found approximately 73 tons of natural uranium metal, primarily in the form of reactor fuel. In a report submitted to member states, the agency confirmed that its previous assessment remained unchanged: the destroyed facility in Deir ez-Zor Province in eastern Syria was a nuclear reactor under construction, and the associated fuel had also been manufactured within Syria.

2026-09-08