Iraqi Govt Discusses Civil Nuclear Energy Plan
Date
8/31/2023 8:12:03 AM
(MENAFN- Iraq Business News) By John Lee.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, led a meeting of the National Security Council on Wednesday.
The meeting was attended by council members and focused on the latest security developments and crucial challenges, along with strategies to counter them.
The council also hosted the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Electricity, alongside the specialized committee responsible for nuclear projects.
Discussions revolved around the utilization of nuclear energy for national electricity generation. Initiating a limited peaceful nuclear reactor for electricity production was discussed as a means to reduce dependency on other energy resources such as gas and oil. According to a statement following the meeding, this move is anticipated to positively impact long-term electrical stability.
Iraq has been considering its nuclear options for some years; read more on this here .
(Source: Media Office of the Prime Minister)
The post Iraqi Govt discusses Civil Nuclear Energy Plan first appeared on Iraq Business News .
MENAFN31082023000217011061ID1106991331
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.