Abu Dhabi, 12 August 2022 (TDI): The United Arab Emirates has expressed concern over incidents at the Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.
UAE has also called for full and unrestricted access to International Atomic Energy Commission (IAEA) to evaluate the damages.
Today, the #UAExUNSC expressed deep alarm over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant situation.
Full & unimpeded access by @iaeaorg is crucial, as is constructive engagement between the parties to find a diplomatic end to the crisis.https://t.co/kfFtna5hIv
— UAE Mission to the UN (@UAEMissionToUN) August 11, 2022
In a statement issued by the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations, UAE expressed deep concern over the current situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Damage has been caused to critical infrastructure at Zaporizhzhia, including to the external power supply system, and radiation sensors.
These development shows the disastrous consequences not only for Ukraine, but for the whole world. The statement added.
UAE also called for special protection of Nuclear facilities under International Law, citing Article 56 of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions. According to this protocol, works or installations containing dangerous forces i.e. dams, dykes and nuclear stations can not attack, notwithstanding they are military targets.
“These facilities are protected under international law for a reason,” Deputy Permanent Representative Mohamed Abushahab said in the Security Council. He further added that they are critical civilian infrastructure. Also, when Nuclear facilities become vulnerable, human lives are also at risk.
IAEA warning:
On Thursday, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi warned that the situation in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has deteriorated rapidly. He has also called on to stop the attacks jeopardizing Nuclear safety.
I’ve told #UNSC today that the situation at #Zaporizhzya NPP was alarming. Military actions jeopardizing nuclear safety and security must stop immediately. An @iaeaorg mission would allow us to carry out needed technical activities and provide a stabilizing influence.
— Rafael MarianoGrossi (@rafaelmgrossi) August 11, 2022
The IAEA representative warned that military actions near Europe’s largest Nuclear power would have severe consequences.
The IAEA has received contradictory information about the facility’s status from Ukraine and Russia. He said during his address to the Security Council via video link.
Due to the contradictory reports, IAEA is unable to corroborate the assessment without physical presence on the site. He added.
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