Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mariano Grossi in Paris, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a readout.

The parties discussed issues related to the development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

They also discussed cooperation between Armenia and the International Atomic Energy Agency, emphasizing the importance of the continuous implementation of nuclear safety, technical cooperation, and expert assistance programs.

The interlocutors exchanged views on ongoing projects in Armenia’s energy sector, small modular reactor technologies, and prospects for the development of nuclear energy.