AMMAN —
Jordan Atomic Energy Commission Chairman,
Khaled Toukan, expressed Jordan's interest in strengthening cooperation with Iraq and
other Arab nations in the peaceful use of
nuclear energy.
اضافة اعلان
During a meeting with an Iraqi delegation led by
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, Toukan emphasized
Jordan's commitment to fostering ties with Iraq, particularly in scientific,
technological, and nuclear energy fields, the Jordan News Agency, Petra,
reported.
Highlighting the achievements of Jordan's national nuclear
program, Toukan emphasized the significance of the Jordanian nuclear reactor as
a landmark scientific accomplishment.
Keeping pace with international development
He acknowledged the dedication of Jordanian experts and
their efforts to achieve an advanced level of expertise in the peaceful
application of nuclear energy while keeping pace with global scientific
developments.
Toukan discussed the various components of Jordan's nuclear
energy program, which encompass the nuclear power plant, the research and
training nuclear reactor, uranium exploration and mining initiatives, human
resources development, and the Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and
Applications in the Middle East.
In response, Aboudi praised Jordan's progress in the nuclear
field and expressed Iraq's commitment to further enhancing cooperation and
sharing Jordan's scientific expertise.
During their visit to the Jordan University of Science and
Technology, Toukan accompanied the Iraqi minister and his delegation, where
they were provided with insights into future projects and the university's
ambition to become a prominent scientific hub at both the Arab and
international levels.
Read more National news
Jordan News
.jpg)
.jpg)
