Vienna, 18 September 2025 – Mr. Saïd Mouline, Director General of the Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR), and Mr. Petteri Tiippana, Director General of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland (STUK), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The signing ceremony highlighted the commitment of both leaders to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of nuclear and radiological safety, radioactive waste management, and emergency preparedness and response. The agreement also aims to promote training and skills development.

The MoU sets out a wide range of collaborative mechanisms, including the exchange of technical and regulatory information, the organization of seminars, workshops, and joint exercises, as well as scientific visits. Specific action plans will further define the initiatives and projects to be implemented in the coming years.

On this occasion, Mr. Mouline emphasized that this strategic partnership reflects Morocco’s determination to consolidate its role as a reference actor in Africa in the field of nuclear and radiological safety, in close cooperation with its international counterparts. For his part, Mr. Tiippana reaffirmed STUK’s commitment to sharing its expertise and developing joint initiatives in support of the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy.

By joining forces, AMSSNuR and STUK aim to actively contribute to strengthening global nuclear safety, in the spirit of solidarity and cooperation promoted by the IAEA and its Member States.