The delegation of the Russian Federation participated in the 68th session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), held from September 16 to 20 in Vienna, Austria. The delegation was headed by Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev, and also included Alexander Trembitsky, head of Rostekhnadzor, and Mikhail Ulyanov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to International Organizations in Vienna.
In his speech at the plenary session of the General Conference, Alexey Likhachev emphasized Russia’s consistent support of the IAEA activities. He pointed out two critical trends shaping nuclear energy’s future: the closure of the nuclear fuel cycle and the development of small modular reactors, both of which are progressing in Russia. Likhachev also updated foreign attendees on the current situation at Russia’s Zaporozhskaya and Kursk nuclear power plants.
Following the conference’s opening, Likhachev met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. As in previous meetings, the safety of nuclear facilities remained a top priority for both parties.
