DHAKA, May 1 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladeshi Foreign Minister, Hasan Mahmud, has reiterated the country’s commitment to non-proliferation and peaceful use of nuclear science, particularly in energy, food safety, medicine, and health sectors.
He also restated Bangladesh’s enduring commitment to nuclear disarmament and the safety and security of nuclear materials.
The foreign minister, who is on an official visit to Austria, made the remarks, during a meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, in Vienna on Monday, a Foreign Ministry press release said here, yesterday.
Hasan ensured the director general that, Bangladesh will maintain the highest level of transparency, safety, and security of its nuclear power plants.
Referring to the country’s energy vision, the foreign minister said, Bangladesh has contemplated a fair share of nuclear energy in its future energy mix, since it is a green and clean source of energy.– NNN-BSS
