Antwerp, Belgium – The Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR) took part in the Steering Committee meeting of the International Working Group on Mitigating Insider Threats INFCIRC/908, held from 26 to 28 January 2026. This international meeting brought together experts and representatives of Member States engaged in the IAEA international initiative, supported by the Government of the United States of America, aimed at strengthening nuclear security, particularly against insider threats.

Launched in 2016 during the IAEA International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions, the United States of America issued Information Circular INFCIRC/908, “Joint Statement on Mitigating Insider Threats,” to which 38 Member States had subscribed by 2026, as well as the international organization INTERPOL.

Having joined this initiative since its inception, AMSSNuR is an active member of the Steering Committee, which meets twice a year to discuss achievements and determine future directions regarding preventive and protective measures against insider threats, as well as their mitigation through a graded approach based on the assessment of associated risks.

In this context, in October 2025 in Rabat, AMSSNuR organized a regional workshop on the contributions of artificial intelligence in the nuclear and radiological sectors and the threats they may entail, while highlighting the Moroccan regulatory approach to cybersecurity.

The discussions also addressed regulatory, ethical and legal issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in security systems, underscoring the need to adapt national and international frameworks to rapid technological developments.

The AMSSNuR delegation was led by Mr. Reda Nour, Secretary General of AMSSNuR, accompanied by the Director of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security and Safeguards, reflecting the importance the Agency attaches to international cooperation and to the active contribution of the Kingdom of Morocco to multilateral initiatives in this strategic and critical field.

On the occasion of this meeting, the members of the Steering Committee assessed the achievements of the 2025 Action Plan, finalized the activities planned for 2026, and identified the themes and orientations of the international symposium scheduled for 2027.

The work also included exchanges with States Parties through a webinar dedicated to insider threats and their mitigation, which saw the online participation of more than one hundred participants, during which the results of the regional workshop hosted by Morocco were presented by the AMSSNuR delegation.

This participation forms part of AMSSNuR’s approach to supporting international cooperation, strengthening nuclear and radiological security, and promoting the adoption of best practices, in line with the applicable international instruments and recommendations.