Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture Solomon Pavliashvili and Head of the LEPL Nuclear and Radiation Safety Agency Nino Utiashvili are participating in the Global Forum on the Prevention of Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism, held in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, at the invitation of the U.S. Department of State.
The forum is organized with the support of the U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Morocco and brings together experts and representatives of relevant agencies from various countries.
“Georgia’s participation in the Global Forum and, in general, in events of such importance contributes to strengthening the country’s national capabilities to ensure nuclear and radiation safety, as well as to sharing the latest practices and international experience,” stated Solomon Pavliashvili.
The aim of the Global Forum is to enhance international cooperation in the field of radiological and nuclear security, increase national preparedness, improve interagency coordination, and promote effective information exchange.
Within the framework of the meeting, thematic discussions are being held on nuclear forensics and response mechanisms, legal frameworks, modern technologies, and strategic communications.
The forum opened on February 3 and will conclude on February 5. Nearly 200 representatives from 57 countries are participating in the event.
