Kuwait Reaffirms Support For Peaceful Nuclear Energy

Kuwait has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting the right of all nations to develop and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. This commitment was expressed during the First China-Gulf Forum on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technologies, held in Chengdu, China.

Counselor Abdulaziz Al-Dakhil from the Kuwaiti Embassy in China highlighted Kuwait’s compliance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and its vision of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East.

Cooperation with the IAEA and National Projects

Kuwait maintains strong ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), aiming to use nuclear energy in fields that benefit socio-economic growth. Kuwait has submitted four national projects focused on:

• Genetically modified crops
• Groundwater resource management
• Cancer treatment using radiation technologies
• Combating environmental and radioactive pollution

Kuwait’s Exploration of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

Kuwait is collaborating with the IAEA to explore the use of nuclear applications in the oil sector, particularly the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) for electricity generation.

KISR Feasibility Studies

The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), in partnership with the IAEA, is conducting detailed studies to assess the feasibility of using nuclear energy for:

• Electricity generation
• Water desalination
• Oil and industrial applications

China-Gulf Forum: A Strategic Platform

The forum brought together key figures such as:

• GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi
• President of the China Atomic Energy Authority Shan Zhongde
• Delegates from the IAEA and international nuclear experts

The event aims to promote long-term cooperation, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships in nuclear energy between China and GCC nations.

Conclusion

Kuwait continues to explore nuclear technologies as part of its long-term energy strategy. Its active role in forums and cooperation with the IAEA positions it as a responsible and forward-thinking participant in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.