DR. YAU IDRIS MEETS AFCONE’S EXECUTIVE SECRETARY IN IAEA GENERAL CONFERENCE VIENNA

DR. YAU IDRIS MEETS AFCONE’S EXECUTIVE SECRETARY IN IAEA GENERAL CONFERENCE VIENNA

The DG/CEO of NNRA, Dr. Yau Idris met with the Executive Secretary of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) Mr. Messaoud Baaliouamer. The treaty of Pelindaba established AFCONE for the purpose of ensuring states Parties’ compliance with its undertakings.

AFCONE plays a key role in advancing the peaceful application of Nuclear Science and Technology in Africa as well as bringing much-needed support to States Parties to fully benefit from Nuclear Sciences and Technology Applications in the areas of health, Agriculture and energy. AFCONE is also actively engaged in global and regional efforts towards disarmament and non-proliferation. The African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) has its Headquarters in Pretoria, South Africa.