President Klaus Iohannis had a meeting with the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi. Among the topics covered during the discussion were the safety and security of nuclear power plants in Ukraine.
The discussions also concerned the safety of nuclear power plants in Ukraine PHOTO Archive
“The President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, received, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Cotroceni Palace, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, who is on an official visit to Romania”, informed the Presidential Administration, showing that, “during the meeting, President Klaus Iohannis highlighted the essential role of the IAEA in promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and its applications”.
At the same time, the head of state “emphasized the importance of organizing the first Nuclear Energy Summit, recently held in Brussels, as well as the need for investment in technological innovation for the development of the nuclear energy field”, welcoming the efforts of the IAEA Director General to ensure the safety and security of nuclear and radiological facilities. The President of Romania also gave assurances that our country will continue to support the Agency's activities at this level.
“At the same time, the President of Romania referred to the nuclear energy program developed by Romania, in particular to the modernization investments at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant and to investments in modern technologies, such as those in small modular reactors (SMR)“, the cited source also showed.
In turn, “Director General Rafael Grossi highlighted Romania's active and constant involvement in efforts to strengthen the role of the IAEA in the current security context” and emphasized “excellent bilateral cooperation in the field of safe use of nuclear energy”.
The Director General of the IAEA also noted “the advanced degree of development of the nuclear energy sector in Romania, exemplified by the investments at the Cernavodă Power Plant and those in small modular reactors. Also, Rafael Grossi emphasized that they have an essential role in ensuring the energy autonomy of the country and in reducing costs for consumers. The meeting also provided an opportunity for an exchange of views on the developments of topics relevant to the IAEA's activity, primarily the safety and security of nuclear power plants in Ukraine”the cited source also showed.
