Islamabad (TDI): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing its collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), aiming to harness the full potential of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
This collaboration is intended to benefit both the people of Pakistan and the international community.
The remarks came during a courtesy meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi at the PM House.
The two leaders discussed the peaceful applications of nuclear technology in different sectors, including cancer diagnosis and treatment, food preservation, water management, agriculture, and industry, according to the PM Office Media Wing.
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The prime minister commended the IAEA’s efforts in promoting nuclear energy as a vital solution to tackle climate change and reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to using nuclear technology for sustainable development.
He highlighted that, as a founding member of the IAEA, Pakistan has maintained a productive partnership with the agency for several decades.
He acknowledged the considerable progress made in nuclear power generation, industrial development, healthcare, and agriculture with IAEA’s support, all of which have contributed to Pakistan’s socio-economic growth.
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In response, Grossi expressed appreciation for Islamabad’s longstanding and constructive engagement with the IAEA.
He assured that IAEA would continue to work with Pakistan in the same collaborative spirit.
