Pakistan and Rwanda have signed a cooperation agreement to promote collaboration in nuclear safety and radiation protection, marking a new step in regulatory engagement between the two countries.
The memorandum of understanding was signed between the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority and the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority at PNRA Headquarters in Islamabad.
According to an announcement by the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, the MoU was signed by PNRA Chairman Zia Hussain Shah and RURA Deputy Director General Claude Nkosi.
The signing ceremony was held at PNRA Headquarters in Islamabad. The high commissioner of Rwanda to Pakistan and senior officials of PNRA also attended the ceremony.
Today, on June 3, H.E. Harerimana Fatou, Rwanda High Commissioner to Pakistan, had the honor of witnessing the signing ceremony of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) and the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority… pic.twitter.com/bcXnLd2EVj
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Focus on nuclear safety and radiation protection
The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two regulatory bodies in the fields of nuclear safety and radiation protection.
According to PNRA, the MoU will promote the exchange of information, experiences and best international practices.
Officials said the cooperation will help both sides benefit from regulatory expertise and improve institutional understanding in nuclear and radiation safety.
As part of the engagement, the Rwandan delegation visited PNRA facilities and laboratories. The delegation also visited laboratories and other facilities of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.
The visits were aimed at providing the Rwandan side with an overview of Pakistan’s regulatory framework, technical capacity and safety practices.
Commitment to high safety standards
PNRA said it remains committed to promoting high standards of nuclear safety and radiation protection.
The authority described the agreement as part of its broader efforts to strengthen international cooperation and share regulatory experience with partner countries.
The MoU is expected to support continued collaboration between Pakistan and Rwanda in peaceful and safe nuclear regulatory practices.
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