2025-05-13 06:35:00
NUCLEAR FOR BRICS
N - May 7, 2025 - China has hosted the first expert session of the BRICS Atomic Energy Platform association. A session on Key factors affecting the development of atomic energy brought together representatives of government agencies and specialised organizations from the BRICS countries and partner countries, including China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Iran and others, as well as representatives of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Energy Centre and the World Nuclear Association (WNA).
The discussion centred on new approaches to the efficient allocation of nuclear energy resources, current industry trends and prospects for cooperation between participating countries for balanced global development and energy security. Welcome remarks were made by the main coordinator of the Platform, Elzi Pule (South Africa) and the President of the Brazilian Association for the Development of Nuclear Activities (ABDAN – Associação Brasileira para Desenvolvimento de Atividades Nucleares), Celso Kunya.
“Young experts in the nuclear industry need the help of experienced experts from advanced technology countries. The session provided an opportunity for representatives of the BRICS nuclear organisations to establish cooperation for the implementation of joint projects.” noted Chen Xin, Deputy Director of the Department of Uranium Resources at China’s State Nuclear Uranium Resources Development Company.
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