IAEA delegation visits Armenia

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano, PanArmenian.net reports.

Welcoming the guest, Nalbandian noted that Armenia attaches great importance to cooperation with the IAEA as a significant component of the country’s energy and nuclear security.

Mr. Amano, in turn, hailed high-level bilateral cooperation.

The two men discussed the operation of the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant and construction of a new power unit, as well as issues related to nuclear security.

In this context, Armenia’s Foreign Minister noted that, as a country possessing nuclear technology, Armenia has joined a number of international agreements initiated by the EU aimed at assessing risks at power plants.

Nalbandian and Yukiya Amano further exchanged views on IAEA steps aimed at ensuring nuclear security on a global level.