Ukraine and Japan Strengthen Cooperation on Nuclear and Radiation Safety and Energy Sector Development

Strategic Insights -

During a recent meeting, Ukrainian Minister of Energy Herman Galushchenko and Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine Matsuda Kuninori discussed the critical issue of nuclear and radiation safety at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, as well as the current needs of Ukraine's energy sector in the face of Russia's ongoing attacks on energy projects. The meeting centered around strengthening bilateral cooperation on the restoration and reconstruction of Ukraine's energy sector, leveraging the latest technologies. Herman Galushchenko briefed the ambassador on the initiation of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) missions at all Ukrainian nuclear power plants, emphasizing that the direct presence of IAEA representatives will enable a thorough assessment of dangers and threats to nuclear and radiation safety. The minister also stressed that Russia's actions violate all seven basic principles of nuclear and radiation safety and must bear responsibility for this.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ukraine has initiated International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) missions at all its nuclear power plants, with representatives' direct presence aimed at assessing dangers and threats to nuclear and radiation safety.
  • Herman Galushchenko emphasized that Russia violates all 7 basic principles of nuclear and radiation safety by its actions in Ukraine and must bear responsibility for this.
  • The Minister of Energy of Ukraine and the Ambassador of Japan discussed the participation of the Japanese side in projects to restore the Ukrainian energy sector based on the latest technologies.
  • Japan is ready to deepen cooperation with Ukraine in ensuring nuclear and radiation safety, with the two sides exploring opportunities in small modular reactors and hydrogen projects.
  • Ukraine is starting the restoration and development of its energy industry based on modern technologies, with a focus on decentralization and renewable energy.
  • The Ukrainian government is open to active cooperation with Japan in the construction of small modular reactors and has significant potential for the implementation of hydrogen projects.

Statistics:

  • None explicitly provided in the source material
  • 7 (number of basic principles of nuclear and radiation safety violated by Russia, according to Herman Galushchenko)

Sources:

  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)
  • 2022