Minsk to host session of CIS commission for peaceful uses of atomic energy

On 12 November Minsk will host the official opening of the 15th session of the CIS commission for peaceful uses of atomic energy, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Energy Ministry.

“The conference will bring together over 40 participants to discuss about 15 issues, including the maintenance of nuclear and radiation safety, improvement of the legal framework and technical regulations, information exchange, personnel training, development of radiation medicine,” the specialists explained.

On 13 November participants of the forum are expected to visit the information center and the construction site of the Belarusian nuclear power plant in Ostrovets.

The CIS commission for peaceful uses of atomic energy was established in January 1997 by the resolution of the CIS Council of the Heads of Government. It is an intergovernmental coordination and consultative body of the CIS. The commission coordinates efforts of the CIS member states to work out harmonized solutions regarding the multilateral cooperation in the development of the nuclear energy industry. The commission comprises representatives of eight countries, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Ukraine.