Uzbekistan and China have taken a fresh step toward strengthening cooperation in nuclear and radiation safety, with a high-level Uzbek delegation visiting Beijing for talks with Chinese officials.
The delegation, led by Abduvakkos Rafikov, Chairman of Uzbekistan’s Committee for Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety, met with Dong Baotong, head of China’s National Nuclear Safety Administration, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.
Discussions centered on building long-term collaboration in the regulation of industrial, radiation, and nuclear safety.
Following the meeting, the two sides signed an interagency memorandum of understanding designed to deepen cooperation in nuclear and radiation safety oversight. The agreement outlines a roadmap to improve state supervision, strengthen regulatory infrastructure for nuclear energy, and enhance legal and institutional frameworks.
It also emphasizes expanding human resource capacity and ensuring compliance with international safety standards — a key milestone for bilateral cooperation and regional energy security.
The talks come amid growing global interest in nuclear power as a clean energy source. South Korea has notably confirmed plans to build two new nuclear reactors by 2038, reflecting rising demand and strong public support for low-carbon energy solutions.
