"The Minister of Energy Bozumbayev K. addressed the IAEA about the achievements of Kazakhstan in the field of nuclear non proliferation weapons and peaceful uses of the atom "

In his speech to the IAEA, the head of the Kazakhstan delegation, The Minister of Energy Kanat Bozumbayev drew attention to the global initiatives of the President of Kazakhstan N.Nazarbayev to strengthen the regime of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, the state and prospects of cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the IAEA in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

On September 17, 2018, the 62nd session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) began its work in Vienna.

The delegation of Kazakhstan, headed by The Minister of Energy Kanat Bozumbaev, participates in the work of the General Conference. The Kazakh delegation also included representatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC “NAC Kazatomprom”, the National Nuclear Center and other organizations.
Within the framework of the session, the Kazakh side organized a side event dedicated to the role of Kazakhstan in the implementation of IAEA goals. The event was attended by the heads of delegations of the member states of the Organization who appreciated the efforts of Kazakhstan in strengthening the non-proliferation regime, the peaceful use of nuclear energy and global nuclear safety. 
The head of the Kazakh delegation also held bilateral meetings with the Minister of Energy and Industry of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the President of the Academic Town of Atomic and Renewable Energy named after King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Agency of China, the Chairman of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission, the First Deputy Minister of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine and Director General of the State Atomic Energy Corporation "Rosatom".
The work of the IAEA General Conference will last until September 21. During this event, delegations from more than 140 Member States will consider the IAEA's annual report and the report on nuclear security, as well as the Agency's reporting, program and budget. The General Conference will focus on issues related to the prospects for the development of nuclear power, strengthening international cooperation in the field of nuclear and radiation safety, peaceful use of nuclear energy and nuclear technologies and their application, technical cooperation, enhancing the effectiveness and effectiveness of safeguards. 
The International Atomic Energy Agency was established in 1957. On 14 February 1994, the Republic of Kazakhstan became the 121st Member State of the IAEA.

                                                                                                           Press service of the Ministry of Energy of the RK