International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi has said that he foresees a bright future for nuclear power in Pakistan. The UN nuclear chief is on a two-day visit to Pakistan from February 15-16 to visit sites employing nuclear technology.
Speaking at a seminar hosted by the Centre for International Strategic Studies in Islamabad on Thursday, Grossi noted the political will in Pakistan and the country’s technical capacity and nuclear safety record as the reasons for his optimism about the prospects for the expansion of nuclear energy.
“There is strong political support for new nuclear power plants in Pakistan,” said Grossi. He further observed that Pakistan has a “world-class and impeccable” nuclear safety record. Moreover, he said, the country has technical and engineering capacity for new nuclear power plants including Small Modular Reactors, which indicates a promising future for nuclear energy and achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
