UNIPATH STAFF
Turkmenistan formally joined an international convention meant to ensure security and safety in the event of a nuclear
or radiological disaster.
In a ceremony at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria, Turkmen government officials presented signed documents that bound the country to the terms of the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident and the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency.
These conventions were adopted in 1986 and stipulate that countries quickly and effectively share information and assist each other during a nuclear or radiation incident that could threaten public health and the environment across borders.
This accession marks another step toward enhancing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the IAEA. Since joining the IAEA in 2016, Turkmen government officials had been meeting with representatives in Vienna to discuss issues of international standards on nuclear and radiation safety. Rich in natural gas, Turkmenistan generates no electricity from nuclear reactors.
They also agreed on measures to modernize national legislation on nuclear matters in line with global standards.
Sources: Arzuw News, OECD, IAEA, Sng.fm, Turkmenistan.ru