On the sidelines of the IAEA General Conference, the People’s Republic of China organised a special event to commemorate 40 years of its partnership with the IAEA.
Moreover, the Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar was invited by China as one of the Guest SPEAKERS, along with the IAEA Director General Mr Rafael Grossi on this occasion.
Speaking at the event, Chairman PAEC extended heartfelt felicitations to China on completing 40 years of accession to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a member state.
The Chairman observed that Pakistan-China friendship has blossomed into an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and that the lasting Pakistan – China friendship was a legacy of our forefathers and cherished by every generation of Pakistanis.
Dr. Ali Raza further said that Pakistan and China had a history of bilateral relationship characterized by feelings of mutual trust, respect, and goodwill towards each other. With the launching of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of Chinese President, Xi Jinping’s initiative of “One Road and One Belt”, the bilateral relationship has been elevated to a higher level.
He added that as we are gathered here to talk about peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology, I would like to mention our long standing cooperation with China in the field of nuclear energy.
Chairman PAEC highlighted that Pakistan was safely operating six nuclear power plants (NPPs) constituting a total electricity generation capacity of 3530 megawatt (MW). All these NPPs were constructed in cooperation with China. Another NPP of 1200 MW is under construction with the cooperation of China.
In addition, Pakistan looks forward to further enhance this cooperation with our Chinese friends in other areas including Food and Agriculture, Human Health, Water Resource Management and Industrial Applications.”
Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar concluded his speech that Pakistan and China by commending the active role being played by Pakistan and China at the IAEA. Both countries have well established Collaborating Centres of the IAEA. Pakistan looks forward to establishing collaboration between IAEA Collaborating Centres of both the countries.
