Uzbekistan and Türkiye have signed a cooperation document on radiation and nuclear safety, expanding ties in nuclear science, technical expertise and specialist training.

The agreement was signed between Uzbekistan’s Scientific and Technical Center for Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Türkiye’s Nuclear Technical Support Joint Stock Company (NÜTED) on the sidelines of the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to NÜTED.

Under the agreement, the two sides plan to expand scientific research, strengthen technical and analytical expertise, and organize training and professional development programs for specialists in the sector.

The cooperation is expected to support the exchange of knowledge and expertise between Uzbek and Turkish institutions working in radiation and nuclear safety.