First Youth Declaration on Nuclear Cooperation Presented at World Atomic Week in Moscow

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The World Atomic Week, which concluded on 28 September in Moscow, featured the presentation of the first-ever Youth Declaration on Nuclear Cooperation.

The document was prepared by 100 young professionals and researchers from 33 countries, selected through a competitive process based on their academic and professional achievements.

The declaration was publicly presented to senior nuclear industry leaders, including Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev, IAEA Deputy Director General Mikhail Chudakov, Rosatom HR Director Tatyana Terentyeva, as well as representatives of nuclear agencies and research institutes from Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, South Africa, Türkiye, Armenia, and other countries.

Young leaders from seven nations outlined the core principles of the declaration: nuclear safety and security; equal access to education and knowledge; using nuclear science for the benefit of humanity; youth empowerment; continuity and sustainable development; international cooperation and mutual trust; and responsible access to nuclear technology.

According to the participants, the declaration reflects not only aspirations for the future but also the practical experience of young specialists working in education, healthcare, science, and public administration.

Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating: “You must surpass us, and we will only welcome it. This ideology must grow into concrete projects and national programs.” Rosatom Deputy Director General Tatyana Terentyeva added: “I fully endorse this declaration. The future of nuclear energy is in reliable hands.”

The session brought together representatives of 81 organizations, including parliamentary committees, national agencies, industry associations, research laboratories, and educational institutions. Among the speakers were experts from Rwanda, China, Russia, Indonesia, Brazil, Türkiye, and Armenia.

World Atomic Week, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry, was held at VDNH in Moscow from 25 to 28 September. The forum featured an exhibition of achievements and a business program with thematic tracks on clean energy, industrial innovation, ecology, medicine, digital technologies, transport, and education.

The program also included a youth-focused segment: the educational marathon “Knowledge. The First” organized under the national project “Youth and Children”, as well as the second festival “Composites Without Borders”.