Law on the peaceful uses of atomic energy discussed

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 9 August 2019, a meeting was held in Forish district khokimiyat of Jizzakh region to discuss the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Use of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes”, adopted on 2 July 2019 by the Legislative Chamber.

The event was organized by the Senate Committee of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for defense and security in conjunction with the Senate Committee of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on agricultural, water and environmental issues.

It was attended by senators and deputies, representatives of relevant ministries and departments, regional and district khokimiyats, scientists, specialists, as well as media workers.

During the meeting, the purpose, significance and main directions of this Law were considered.

It was noted that the Law is aimed at creating a legal basis for establishing the activities of newly created institutions and systems that ensure the peaceful uses of atomic energy, harmonizing atomic energy norms and rules, implementing effective mechanisms to ensure the safety of citizens and legal entities in the use of atomic energy in national legislation for peaceful purposes.

It was emphasized that the basic principles of the use of atomic energy are the protection of the life and health of citizens, property of individuals and legal entities, as well as the priority of environmental protection, ensuring safety, transparency of information, banning the production of nuclear weapons and other nuclear explosive devices.

Speakers reported that the Law is of particular importance from the point of view of developing a unified state policy and strategic direction in the field of nuclear energy development and its use.

On the same day, a conference was held on the important tasks of training qualified personnel in ensuring nuclear and radiation safety. Its organizers were the Committee of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on defense and security in conjunction with the Committee of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on agricultural, water and environmental issues, as well as the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Speakers noted that as a result of an active investment policy aimed at expanding the country’s existing production capacities, as well as ongoing large-scale reforms to improve the level and quality of life of the population, the need for energy increases every year. This requires providing the economic and social sphere with efficient and reliable energy sources.

Today the republic depends on natural gas as a natural energy resource, for the reason that the use of this resource in the total volume of electricity production is 85%. Given this, the Government of Uzbekistan considered various options for the development of the energy sector to ensure stable economic growth of the country. As the main direction, the task of forming the country’s nuclear energy industry is indicated.