Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to fully utilize nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, ensuring benefits for both Pakistan and the global community.
The statement came as IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi paid a courtesy call on the prime minister at the PM House.
According to a statement from the PM Office, the two discussed the peaceful applications of nuclear technology in various sectors, including cancer diagnostics and treatment, agriculture, food preservation, water management, and industry.
The prime minister commended the IAEA’s initiatives in promoting nuclear energy as a key solution to mitigating climate change and emphasized Pakistan’s dedication to leveraging nuclear technology for sustainable development.
Pakistan’s Strong Partnership with IAEA
PM Shehbaz Sharif noted that Pakistan, as one of the founding members of the IAEA, has maintained a productive and mutually beneficial partnership with the agency for several decades.
With the IAEA’s support, Pakistan has made significant progress in nuclear power generation, industrial development, healthcare, and agriculture, contributing to the country’s socio-economic growth.
During the meeting, the IAEA DG appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and longstanding engagement with the agency and assured that the organization would continue to work with Pakistan in the same spirit.
