The Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that Tunisia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have signed a national framework cooperation program for 2026-2030. The agreement was signed in Vienna by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mondher Belaïd and IAEA Deputy Director-General Liu Hua. This program aims to guide technical and scientific cooperation between Tunisia and the IAEA.
The program will focus on seven key areas, including nuclear safety and security, health and nutrition, agriculture and food, water and environment, industrial applications and radiation technology, and energy planning and nuclear knowledge development. This cooperation is expected to support Tunisia's national priorities and foster peaceful uses of nuclear energy and technology.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 70th regular session of the IAEA General Conference, held in Vienna from September 14 to 18. During the conference, Belaïd reaffirmed Tunisia's commitment to the peaceful, safe, and responsible use of nuclear energy and technology. He also emphasized Tunisia's support for strengthening the non-proliferation regime and nuclear security.
The national cooperation program is a strategic framework that will enable Tunisia to benefit from the IAEA's expertise and technical assistance. This cooperation will help Tunisia to develop its capacities in various fields, including nuclear safety and security, and to address its development challenges.
The IAEA has been working closely with Tunisia in various areas, including nuclear safety and security, and has provided technical assistance to the country. The new program will build on this cooperation and will provide a framework for future collaboration between Tunisia and the IAEA.
The signing of the national cooperation program is a significant step in strengthening the partnership between Tunisia and the IAEA. It demonstrates Tunisia's commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy and technology and its desire to benefit from international cooperation and expertise.
The cooperation program will be implemented over the next four years and will be subject to regular review and evaluation. It is expected to have a positive impact on Tunisia's development and to contribute to the country's efforts to achieve its national priorities.
Key points
- Tunisia and the IAEA have signed a national cooperation program for 2026-2030 to support Tunisia's national priorities in seven key areas.
- The program will focus on peaceful uses of nuclear energy and technology, including nuclear safety and security, health and nutrition, and energy planning.
- The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 70th regular session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna.
