The Russian Government today approved an intergovernmental agreement with Armenia on the operative exchange of information on nuclear and radiation safety, RIA Novosti reports.
Exchange of information on nuclear and radiation safety, including in case of nuclear accidents, is a widely accepted international experience.
The draft agreement submitted by Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation has been worked out in cooperation with the Armenian party and coordinated with the Russian Foreign Ministry and other interested executive agencies.
The Russian Government has instructed Rosatom to work with the Foreign Ministry to hold negotiations with the Armenian side, and sign the agreement on behalf of the Russian Government if talks succeed.
