Strengthening Cooperation with Finland in the Field of Nuclear Energy

Vantaa, October 7, 2024 – In Vantaa, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Azamat Abdraimov met with Petteri Tiipana, Director General of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK).

The Center is an authorized organization for ensuring safety in the field of nuclear energy. The Center’s activities are aimed at protecting against the harmful effects of radiation, whether of natural or artificial origin.

During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat informed about the plans for the development of nuclear energy in the country aimed at ensuring a sustainable energy future. In addition, he noted that Kazakhstan is actively working to strengthen international cooperation in the field of nuclear safety and takes an important position in promoting the ideas of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and the creation of a world without a nuclear arsenal.

In turn, the Director General of the Center shared Finland’s experience in the field of nuclear energy development, including the activities of nuclear power plants in the country. During the conversation, it was noted that Suomi is one of the leading countries in the world in the field of nuclear waste management and storage.

At the end of the meeting, the parties reached an agreement on the development of bilateral cooperation, including the exchange of experience in the field of safety in nuclear energy.