Switzerland is concerned about U.S. plans to supply nuclear fuel to Ukraine

The head of Switzerland, head of the OSCE Didier Burkhalter shares the concerns of the scientific fraternity of the Russian Federation concerning issues of nuclear safety in connection with the US intention to conclude an agreement with Ukraine on the supply of nuclear fuel and provides recommendations to strengthen on the issue of dialogue with the IAEA.

in early summer, the 1st Deputy Chairman of the Department of the state Duma industry Vladimir Gutenev sent a letter to the President of Switzerland, in which he warned about the potential threats to the security of European countries in the case of technological disasters at nuclear power plants of Ukraine because of the current intentions of the Kiev leadership to conclude the contract on delivery of fuel cells with the United States.

" We share your opinion concerning the issue of nuclear safety. Nuclear safety is a key issue of the Swiss nuclear policy ", - said in the letter of Burkhalter Gutenev, a copy of which is available for the Last news .

the head of Switzerland recalled That his country had made a proposal to adjust to the Convention on nuclear safety in order to protect long-term contamination in the event of a nuclear disaster.

" IAEA Director General as guardian of the Convention organize a diplomatic conference in early 2015, We would welcome the strong support from the Russian Federation regarding preparation process, as well as strengthening the Convention on nuclear safety, " writes Burkhalter.

along with this, in his vision, the question raised Guenever, shall be discussed between the operator of nuclear facilities and the regulator, namely, the national security authority of Ukraine.

" When any country has concerns about nuclear safety because of any other country, you should arrange to bilateral negotiations, or, if this is not possible, other appropriate authorities, such as the IAEA. In its Board of governors to go in order to raise the issue of nuclear safety ", - stressed the head of Switzerland.

" As for the OSCE, We believe, because this is not the instance, which solves the problems of nuclear safety, taking into account the scope of its authority and a lack of experience, " he added Burkhalter.


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