Saudi Arabia / Work On Nuclear Programme Continues In Line With IAEA Commitments, Says Minister

Kingdom’s reactor new-build plans see rare official affirmation

Work On Nuclear Programme Continues In Line With IAEA Commitments, Says Minister
Saudi energy minister prince Abdulaziz bin Salman at a session of the 68th IAEA general conference in Vienna this week. Image courtesy Embassy of Saudi Arabia to Austria.

Saudi Arabia is continuing the implementation of its nuclear power programme as part of efforts aimed at diversifying the economy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, energy minister prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said.

Speaking at this week’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) general conference, Bin Salman said nuclear energy plays “a critical role” in social and economic development, and the Kingdom is committed to benefiting from its peaceful applications.

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