INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
China and Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) countries pledged to reinforce cooperation on tranquil use of nuclear technology during an
online forum hung on Monday in Chengdu, capital of southwest Chinas Sichuan Province, Xinhua reported.Hosted by the China Atomic Energy
Authority (CAEA), the First China-GCC Forum on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology united officials and nuclear experts from China, Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and other Persian Gulf Arab countries.The participants talked about chances,
difficulties, and collective options for nuclear energy and technological development, sharing insights on existing needs and future
prospects.According to the CAEA, China has, over the last few years, improved collaboration with Persian Gulf Arab specifies in terms of
nuclear energy and nuclear technology applications
In the nuclear energy sector, China and the UAE signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the tranquil usage of nuclear
energy, advancing partnerships in reactor operation, fuel supply, and personnel training
In the case of Saudi Arabia, joint efforts focus on uranium-thorium exploration, nuclear security, and public security.On the nuclear
technology front, Chinas radiation detection devices has been commonly exported to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar-- playing a crucial role
in major occasions like the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Dubai Expo
On the other hand, Chinese companies and universities have partnered with Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain in the fields of nuclear medication and
basic research, the CAEA said.During the online forum in Chengdu, the CAEA and the Saudi Arabian nuclear regulator signed a memorandum of
understanding (MOU) on cooperation in nuclear security and security, through joint initiatives consisting of training programs and working
groups.Shan Zhongde, director of the CAEA, stated China will actively promote global cooperation in the nuclear field, sharing technological
proficiency, and contributing resources and platforms-- while striving to construct a community with a shared future for humanity.Shan
included that China and PGCC nations will interact to develop this forum into a long-lasting system for sharing chances, collectively
addressing challenges and advancing cooperation in the fields of atomic energy and nuclear technology.Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, the PGCC
secretary basic, revealed his hope that PGCC nations and China will strengthen partnership in nuclear technology and, through this forum,
improve exchanges and the sharing of understanding to construct a better future and provide greater advantages to the people
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