Doha, August 6 (QNA): The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to strengthen cooperation in nuclear safety and radiation protection, reinforcing bilateral collaboration through technical cooperation and the exchange of expertise.
The MoU was signed on behalf of Qatar by HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Engineer Abdulaziz bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, and on behalf of Saudi Arabia by CEO of the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission Dr. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Issa.
Following the signing ceremony, HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with the Saudi delegation to review existing cooperation and discuss ways to expand technical collaboration and knowledge sharing in areas of mutual interest.
The agreement aims to regulate and enhance cooperation in accordance with the laws and regulations of both countries. It reflects the strong fraternal ties between Qatar and Saudi Arabia and their shared commitment to advancing technical and scientific cooperation.
Under the MoU, both countries will collaborate in nuclear and radiation safety, radiation protection, monitoring of nuclear facilities, emergency preparedness and response, radiological laboratory analysis, and the safe transport of radioactive materials. The agreement also provides for the exchange of information, research, specialists, technical assistance, training programmes, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
A joint committee and working groups will oversee the implementation of cooperation programmes and projects, supporting the peaceful and safe use of nuclear technologies while strengthening the protection of public health and the environment.