Kazakhstan is taking another confident step toward technological growth and a stronger role in the global nuclear arena. On the initiative of its Permanent Mission in Vienna, a Kazakh delegation visited the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), DKNews.kz reports.
The delegation included representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Atomic Energy Agency, and the National Scientific Oncological Center. This lineup clearly reflects priorities: energy, safety, medicine, and talent development.
A roadmap for the future: from safety to advanced medicine
During the meeting with IAEA Deputy Director General Hua Liu, the parties discussed the outlook for cooperation. Kazakhstan presented a draft Roadmap for engagement with the Agency - a strategic framework for the coming years.
Key directions include:
- safe development of nuclear energy
- strengthening nuclear and radiation regulation
- building human capital and professional skills
- expanding the use of nuclear technologies in healthcare
In essence, Kazakhstan is not just expanding technical cooperation - it is building a comprehensive system that connects regulation, research, training, and real-world applications.
Nuclear medicine: building regional leadership
A separate discussion focused on nuclear medicine during talks with the IAEA Department of Human Health.
With rising global demand for precision diagnostics and therapy, Kazakhstan sees an opportunity to become a regional center of expertise.
The National Scientific Oncological Center already has strong scientific capacity and trained specialists. Under the IAEA umbrella, the sides discussed expanding regional cooperation and supporting Central Asian countries - positioning Kazakhstan as a platform for knowledge and technology sharing.
More than a visit: groundwork for years ahead
The visit resulted in:
- clearly defined cooperation priorities
- new formats for technical partnership
- agreed plans for future meetings and joint projects
For Kazakhstan, this is more than protocol. It is an investment in long-term strategy:
- modernization of the nuclear sector
- stronger international trust
- development of next-generation medicine
- training highly qualified specialists
As nuclear technologies once again become part of the global energy and healthcare agenda, Kazakhstan aims to secure a place among the countries that think not only about today, but about the decades ahead.
