VIENNA: Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Recognizes Achievements of the Pakistan. Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Recognizes Achievements of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) on its 50th Anniversary.
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A Ministerial Level Meeting was organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA).
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During this event, various awards were conferred to recognize contributions to the RCA program. Pakistan had the distinction to receive three awards in the individual and institute categories respectively at the event held in Vienna, Austria.
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In the institute category, Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTECH) was recognized for its contributions in various areas of applications of nuclear science and technology including Isotope Hydrology, Water Resources Management, Industry and Air & Marine Pollution. In the individual category, two Pakistani scientists were conferred RCA Project Awards. Dr. Azam Tasneem, Chief Scientist (Retd.), PINSTECH, was recognized for his work as Lead Country Coordinator in the areas of Isotope Hydrology and Water Resource Management. Also, Dr. Irfan Ullah, Dy. Chief Scientist, Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Oncology (INMOL) was awarded for his contribution in the areas of cancer diagnosis and treatment (theranostics).
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The RCA is a formal inter-governmental agreement which serves as a framework for the Asia Pacific Region to intensify collaboration through programmes and projects focused on the specific shared needs of its 22 member countries in the field of nuclear science and technology. Pakistan remains committed to continue its cooperation with the IAEA to advance sustainable development goals through nuclear science and technology and remains committed to further build on these collaborations.
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