The Ministry of Science and Technology collaborates with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to conduct built-in evaluation of Vietnam’s nuclear power infrastructure.
From December 1 to 11 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Science and Technology, in coordination with related Vietnamese ministries and companies, hosted a working session with a mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to conduct a complete evaluation of the nationwide nuclear power infrastructure.
This marks a key step within the preparatory roadmap for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power venture and comparable future initiatives. The mission contains seven IAEA consultants, three worldwide specialists invited by the IAEA from the UK, Brazil, and Bulgaria, and one observer from Egypt.
During the working session on December 1, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh extremely appreciated the precious and well timed help offered by the IAEA to Vietnam in finishing its nuclear power infrastructure consistent with worldwide requirements and IAEA pointers.
The Ministry of Science and Technology will advance nuclear power infrastructure growth actions following the IAEA’s suggestions to meet the necessities of Vietnam’s first nuclear power venture.
The process power established by the Ministry of Science and Technology to assess Vietnam’s nuclear power infrastructure accomplished the Self-Assessment Report and submitted it to the IAEA in October 2025. Through this working session, the mission will submit a report to the Vietnamese Government, highlighting achieved duties and areas requiring additional growth.
Simultaneously, it is going to present key suggestions to help Vietnam in formulating a complete plan for nuclear power infrastructure growth, contributing to the well timed, environment friendly, secure, and safe implementation of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power venture in compliance with IAEA and worldwide requirements.
By Tran Binh – Translated by Kim Khanh