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china actively advocates the concept of "atoms for the benefit of the global south", which was first included in the resolution of the iaea general conference

2024-09-20

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on september 19, the 68th general conference of the international atomic energy agency adopted by consensus the resolution on "strengthening the technical cooperation activities of the international atomic energy agency" jointly submitted by the group of 77 and china.the concept of "global south" was included for the first time, emphasizing the importance of the agency's secretariat supporting member states in strengthening technical cooperation, urging developed countries to provide more resources to developing countries to support technical cooperation, promote the peaceful use of atomic energy in the "global south" countries, and accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals.

ambassador li song, china's permanent representative to the iaea, pointed out in his speech that the iaea's technical cooperation resolution is one of the most important resolutions for developing countries. development is the key to solving the various global challenges currently faced, and promoting the development of the "global south" through international cooperation is crucial. during the consultation process of the resolution, china proposed the concept of "atoms for global south", which was widely welcomed by developing countries."atoms for the global south" aims to highlight the growing role of countries in the global south in the peaceful use of nuclear energy and technology.urgent need, emphasizing the importance of the agency's member states' joint commitment to supporting the development of the "global south"

li song said that this year marks the 40th anniversary of china's accession to the iaea. the 40 years of successful cooperation between china and the iaea have witnessed the process of china's nuclear industry growing and developing, and opening up and sharing with the international community.during this conference, china announced that it would open 12 nuclear research infrastructure facilities to the "global south" and other countries around the world. this is an important international public product for china to jointly promote technological innovation and seek development cooperation. china will take the 40th anniversary of joining the iaea as an opportunity to actively implement the global development initiative proposed by president xi jinping, vigorously promote all-round cooperation with the iaea and its member states, share nuclear energy and nuclear technology development experience, and contribute more to the realization of the iaea's purpose of "atoms for peace and development".

colombia, the rotating chair of the group of 77 and china, pointed out in its speech that it is the agency's duty and mission to promote the global peaceful use of nuclear technology and serve the economic and social development of developing countries. technical cooperation projects should fully meet the urgent needs of member states, especially developing countries. relevant countries should not create artificial obstacles to the peaceful use of nuclear technology by developing countries and the smooth development of international exchanges, cooperation and transfers. (reporter zhu he of cctv)