IAEA continues to support Sri Lanka to achieve its development goals
The International Atomic Energy Agency yesterday said the agency will continue to support Sri Lanka to achieve its development goals.
The IAEA in a statement said it supports the island nation in many areas including nuclear medicine, non-destructive testing in industry and assistance in introducing nuclear energy.
IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano during his visit to the country on 14 March has reviewed the cooperation between the IAEA and Sri Lanka.
While joining the Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Ranjith Siyambalapitiya at the inauguration of the new offices of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board, Mr Amano was informed of the progress the country has achieved in applying nuclear techniques for development.
Reiterating the IAEA's continued assistance in capacity buildi...