Kazakhstan President Tokayev Signs Decree to Create Atomic Energy Agency

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev issued an order to establish the Atomic Energy Agency.

The new agency will take over the functions and powers of the Ministry of Energy in the areas of subsoil use related to uranium mining, atomic energy use, ensuring radiation safety for the population, and the creation and functioning of the Semipalatinsk nuclear safety zone, The Caspian Post reports citing Trend.

On October 6, 2024, a referendum was held in Kazakhstan regarding the construction of a nuclear power plant in the country. As many as 71.12 percent of Kazakh citizens voted in favor. The voter turnout was 63.66 percent.