Syria Strengthens International Nuclear Cooperation for Peaceful Uses
The Syrian Atomic Energy Commission (SAEC) has officially reaffirmed its commitment to transparent and collaborative engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), alongside other international partners. This diplomatic initiative is aimed at addressing the nuclear legacy inherited by the state and re-establishing Syria’s full, active membership within the international agency. The commission’s objectives focus on advancing the peaceful use of nuclear technology within Syrian territory, specifically targeting critical sectors such as public health, food security, and advanced scientific research.
In a formal statement released this week, the commission highlighted that since the liberation of the country, it has achieved significant domestic progress through the utilization of its own national resources. Despite these internal milestones, the authority noted that technical development has been constrained by limited resources and an insufficient level of international support to date. Consequently, the Syrian government is calling for the establishment of a specialized international committee to provide the necessary technical and legal expertise. Such a partnership is intended to ensure that all national nuclear activities are conducted in strict accordance with the highest international safety and regulatory standards.
As part of this ongoing effort to normalize and expand its international ties, the Syrian Atomic Energy Commission confirmed that it is preparing to host a delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency in the coming days. During this visit, both parties are expected to jointly announce the significant advancements that have been realized in the field of nuclear energy in Syria, marking a new chapter in the nation’s scientific and technological development.
The Syrian Atomic Energy Commission was originally established in 1976 as the primary governmental body tasked with overseeing all matters related to atomic energy. Its mandate includes the development and implementation of regulatory frameworks to ensure that the use of nuclear applications within Syria remains exclusively for peaceful purposes. By seeking to bolster its cooperation with the IAEA and international stakeholders, the commission aims to modernize its operations and better serve the national interest through the application of nuclear science in humanitarian and industrial fields. This push for international engagement underscores the government’s current strategy of re-integrating its scientific institutions into the global community, aiming to leverage foreign expertise to bolster its domestic capacity in energy, medicine, and agricultural development.
