Minister of Energy Meets IAEA Director General

   Riyadh, July 16, 2025, SPA -- Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz today received International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Riyadh.
   The meeting focused on topics of mutual interest, including advancements in the Saudi National Atomic Energy Project and progress in cooperation with the IAEA. Discussions also addressed enhancing technical and technological collaboration and implementing the highest international standards for nuclear safety and security.
   A key point of discussion was the arrangements for the International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies, which the Kingdom, through its Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission, will host in Riyadh in cooperation with the IAEA in December 2025.
   This meeting underscores the ongoing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the IAEA. The collaboration encompasses various areas, such as the exchange of expertise and strengthening national capabilities in nuclear and radiological energy, all aimed at developing the nuclear infrastructure. These efforts support the sector’s role in diversifying the energy mix and achieving sustainability, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
   -- SPA