16th September 2025
ARASIA Board of Representatives Meeting During GC-69
Representatives from the
ten countries that are members of the Cooperative Agreement for Arab
States in Asia for Research, Development and Training related to Nuclear
Science and Technology met in Vienna this morning to update on progress in technical cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) this year and consolidate future plans.
During
the meeting, discussions covered strategic and programmatic issues such
as the proposed regional seedbank feasibility study, lessons learned
from current regional projects in health, agriculture and the
environment, and plans for the next TC cycle – including closer
collaboration with UN partners in the field of cultural heritage.
In
addition, the delegates welcomed the designation of two new Regional
Resource Centres (RRCs) in Jordan and Kuwait for environmental
monitoring – joining the five existing centres already active in the
fields of nuclear medicine and dosimetry. The RRCs support capacity
building in the region, strengthening South-South cooperation.
“This
ceremony not only celebrates the outstanding capabilities and
dedication of the designated centres, but also symbolizes the spirit of
partnership and collaboration that underpins all our regional projects,”
said Dr Bilal Nsouli, Chairman of ARASIA.