Tunisia Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Arab Nuclear Cooperation

Tunisia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Arab nuclear cooperation, particularly in the fields of electricity production, seawater desalination, and nuclear fusion exploration. This commitment was made by Mondher Belaïd, Tunisia's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, who is also the President of the National Commission for Atomic Energy and Head of the Tunisian Delegation.

Key Points

• Tunisia is committed to strengthening its cooperation with the Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA) to improve its performance and expand its international partnerships.
• The country aims to develop a strategic and integrated vision to enhance the role of the AAEA and promote regional cooperation.
• Tunisia will strengthen its national coordination between scientific and technical structures, including the National Center for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies (CNSTN) and the National Center for Radiation Protection.
• The country will establish mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating performance based on precise indicators, in line with principles of good governance, transparency, and efficiency.

Event Details

The 38th Ordinary Session of the AAEA General Conference took place in Tunis, with the participation of the AAEA Director-General, Salem Hamdi, the CNSTN Director-General, Haythem Sghaier, and representatives from Arab countries.

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Note: The original article is from La Presse, a Tunisian news outlet.