PM Modi holds discussion with DG of IAEA to enhance enduring partnership between India and IAEA

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a discussion with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi in New Delhi on Monday, to enhance enduring partnership between India and IAEA.

 

In a Social Media post, the Prime Minister said the meeting was held to explore avenues for expanding the role of nuclear energy to meet India's net zero commitment and extending nuclear technology applications in areas like food, health, water treatment and countering plastic pollution in the Global South.

 

Mr. Modi also highlighted  India’s enduring commitment to safe and secure use of atomic energy for peace and development.

Mr Modi shared India’s ambitious goals to enhance the share



of environmentally friendly nuclear power generation capacity as part country’s energy mix.

 

Director General Grossi commended India’s impeccable record as a responsible nuclear power.

He praised India's progress in nuclear science and technology, particularly highlighting the development and deployment of indigenous Nuclear Power Plants.

 

Mr Grossi acknowledged India’s global leadership role in civil nuclear applications for societal benefits.

 

According to the Prime Minister's Office, both sides agreed to explore avenues of cooperation between India and IAEA for extending civil nuclear technology applications in the Global South.