Vienna (Halbeeg News) – Somalia has joined the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday at the General Conference in Vienna.
Somalia said the joining is a significant milestone reflecting the country’s commitment to promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said in a statement that the move is a significant milestone reflecting the country’s commitment to promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
“Somalia’s membership in the IAEA represents an important step in our country’s progress and development. We believe that nuclear science and technology, when applied peacefully, offer immense potential to address some of the most pressing challenges we face, from improving healthcare and agriculture to managing our natural resources more effectively and building resilience to climate change,” the office of the Somali prime minister said in a statement on Monday.
Somali Information Minister Daud Aweis said as a member of the UN nuclear watchdog, “Somalia looks forward to collaborating with the international community to harness nuclear technology for the benefit of our nation and to ensure the highest standards of safety and security.”
He said Somalia is dedicated to utilizing nuclear energy responsibly to support sustainable development and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Somalia.
Somalia is the newest and 179th member of the UN nuclear watchdog.
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