The Senate adopted a draft law on ratification of the agreement of the CIS countries on interaction in case of nuclear accidents

During the plenary session, the deputies of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved a draft law on ratification of the Agreement on cooperation between the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States on preparedness in the event of a nuclear accident or a radiation emergency and mutual assistance in eliminating their consequences, the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

As the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlan NOGAEV said, the ratification of this Agreement will enable the prompt provision of information and assistance between the CIS member states in the event of a nuclear accident or radiation emergency.

The agreement is aimed at increasing the efficiency and productivity of interaction between the authorized (competent) bodies of the CIS member states, timely response to any possible incidents related to use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes.

At the same time, this Agreement will simplify the procedures for the cross-border movement of specialized emergency rescue teams, specialists, equipment, vehicles and materials used as technical equipment for these units in the event of a nuclear accident or radiation emergency.

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