The IAEA signed two cooperative agreements to strengthen radiation safety and monitoring with organisations based in Argentina and the United States last week.
Radiation safety aims to protect the public and environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation, which has many beneficial uses, including in medicine, science and industry.
"Measures to ensure that radiation safety is maintained at the highest level are vital when using nuclear applications for peaceful purposes," said Juan Carlos Lentijo, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security at the signature of the so-called Practical Arrangements in Vienna. "The collaboration with our Member States demonstrates the on-going commitment in this field."