International Conference on Nuclear Security 2020

Strengthening nuclear security framework and role of the regional, bilateral agreements and IAEA assistance.

Not scheduled

15m

Poster PP: Transport of nuclear and other radioactive material: practices, challenges and regulatory issues

Speaker

Ms Aysel Hasanova (State Agency on Nuclear and Radiological Activity Regulation)

Description

Paper covers implemented projects for the purpose of strengthening nuclear security regulatory framework and infrastructure, as well as national legislation.
In this paper, I describe how a regulatory authority in Azerbaijan implement provisions of CPPNM, challenges that we faced, how we overcome them, what was the role of Joint programs, regional agreements, national coordination and support of the IAEA
It explains how important is coordination and cooperation among states and international organizations, emphasis the importance of international instruments and IAEA recommendations and role of IAEA.
There is also given the description of Projects of Azerbaijan Republic with United Stated of America for strengthening national capabilities, training conducted, further assistance and its implementation process and successful results.
Similar projects can be good example for states looking for international support and cooperation which are starting strengthening their nuclear security capabilities and it shows how bilateral, regional cooperation and Joint activities, as well as IAEA assistance through technical cooperation projects in cooperation with the State helps to build, strengthen and maintain the national capacities for nuclear security.
In summary this paper presents an example of successful cooperation and collaboration with states, as well as with the IAEA and EU for establishment national infrastructure, strengthening national legislation and regulatory framework for nuclear security.