Saudi Arabia’s Ministers of Energy and Foreign Affairs held separate meeting with the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, in Riyadh, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
On Wednesday, the Saudi Energy Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, met with Grossi in Riyadh. During their meeting, the two officials discussed topics of shared interest, updates on the Saudi National Atomic Energy Project, and progress achieved in cooperation with the IAEA.
Moreover, both officials explored avenues for strengthening technical cooperation and applying the highest international standards for nuclear safety and security.
During their meeting, the Saudi Energy Minister and the IAEA Chief also touched upon the preparations for the International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies, which Saudi Arabia will host in Riyadh in December 2025.
The meeting is part of the ongoing collaboration between the Kingdom and the IAEA, covering many areas including expertise exchange and fostering national capabilities in the field of nuclear and radiological energy to develop the nuclear infrastructure, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, met with the IAEA Chief in Riyadh. They discussed ways to boost multilateral international action, issues of common concern, as well as the latest regional and international developments.
The Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Public Diplomacy Deputyship, Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, attended the meeting.
