This was reported by the information service of the Committee for Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety.

The document is aimed at developing cooperation in such key areas as ensuring radiation and nuclear safety, licensing and inspection activities, improving the regulatory framework, emergency preparedness and emergency response, as well as enhancing the qualifications of specialists and professional exchange of experience.

The memorandum will contribute to expanding information and expert exchange between the regulatory authorities of the two countries and will help ensure reliable safety when using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

The memorandum was signed by A. Rafikov, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety, and H. K. Nieh, Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).