Kuwait Spain discuss scientific cooperation
Date
11/26/2015 9:09:19 AM
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT Nov 26 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) and Spanish Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) discussed means of scientific cooperation and nuclear safety development.KISR chief Dr. Naji Al-Mutairi told the press on Thursday that this cooperation will aim at developing national human resources in the Ministries of Health Interior and General Customs where a knowledge of nuclear and radiation safety is a necessity.Al-Mutairi pointed out that there is an existing cooperation between KISR and Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) in Vienna adding that KISR is overseeing one of CTBTO's radionuclide monitoring stations.CTBT is a multilateral treaty by which states agree to ban all nuclear explosions in all environments for military or civilian purposes.On his part CSN's Chairman Fernando Marti lauded KISR well-equipped laboratories and well-knowledge manpower.He also stressed the important role played by KISR as a watchdog for nuclear and radiation energies in the region.KISR is a national contact point with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). (end) zak.nfm
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