Committee for Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan

🌍 International Consultations in Vienna

📍 April 13–17, 2026 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria 🏢 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Important consultations on nuclear material safeguards are being held in Vienna involving Uzbekistan and international partners. The event was attended by the Committee for Industrial, Radiation, and Nuclear Safety, national research institutions, the IAEA, and partners including the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the International Nuclear Safeguards Engagement Program (INSEP), national laboratories, and expert organizations.

🎯 Main Objective To further strengthen the control system over nuclear materials in Uzbekistan: 🔹 Developing the State System of Accounting and Control (SSAC); 🔹 Improving reporting mechanisms to the IAEA; 🔹 Aligning national legislation with international standards.

⚙️ Practical Steps During the consultations: 📘 Regulatory documents were analyzed; 📊 Accounting and control processes were evaluated; 📚 Agreements were reached on developing a national glossary and training curricula; 📢 Preparation of information materials for the public was outlined.

🛡 Why is this important? Nuclear safeguards minimize the risk of illicit proliferation, strengthen international trust, ensure the fulfillment of international obligations, and support the safe development of nuclear technologies.

👨‍👩‍👧 Significance for the Public: Nuclear facilities are under strict supervision, regularly inspected by international organizations, and maintained at the highest safety standards. This means safety and confidence for every citizen.

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