On October 4, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), who is visiting Armenia.

Minister Mirzoyan emphasized that Armenia, as a country operating a nuclear power plant, values ​​the development of practical cooperation established with the IAEA aimed at the peaceful, safe and secure use of nuclear energy. The Armenian side highly appreciated the role of the Agency's technical cooperation program and the IEA missions, which are of fundamental importance for the safe long-term operation of the nuclear power plant. In this context, Minister Mirzoyan emphasized the inadmissibility of threats against the Armenian nuclear power plant, as well as unnecessary speculations related to the operation of the power plant.

Raphael Grossi noted that Armenia is a reliable partner of the IAEA and emphasized Armenia's transparent working style and consistent addressing of the recommendations of the IAEA missions.

The interlocutors noted with satisfaction that the extensive schedule of Armenia-AEA includes nuclear safety and energy, environment, healthcare, emergencies, and other fields. In this context, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia emphasized the programs implemented with the financial and professional support of the Agency in the above directions.

During the meeting, several issues related to regional security were also discussed.