Uganda and Russia have signed an intergovernmental agreement to cooperate in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 63rd General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in Vienna, Austria, on Tuesday.
The document establishes the basis for practical cooperation between the two countries. In the words of the press release, the agreement “meets all modern requirements”.
It provides for joint work regarding the development of nuclear infrastructure in Uganda, and the production there of radioisotopes for medical, agricultural and industrial applications. It also covers education and training.