At the invitation of the Government of Pakistan, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, will undertake an official visit to Pakistan next week, Shafqat Ali Khan, Spokesperson and Additional Foreign Secretary at Pakistan Foreign Ministry, said at a press briefing, Report informs, citing the ministry.
During the visit, the IAEA Director General will meet Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
He will also participate in seminars at the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) and the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST). Grossi would also visit INMOL Hospital in Lahore and Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station (CNPGS).
Pakistan and the IAEA have long-standing cooperation that dates back to 1957. Pakistan is currently a member of the Board of Governors of the IAEA.
