During the Conference, Ministers of IAEA Member States responsible for science and technology matters, and Mongolian delegation shared their national experiences, cooperation achievements and further objectives.

Mongolian representative highlighted the roles of science and technology in achieving the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development and that using nuclear science and technology in socioeconomic sectors such as agriculture, health and environment will increase actual benefits.

Mentioning that the IAEA renders supports to Mongolia’s endeavors in introducing nuclear technology and methodology, strengthening human resource and intensifying scientific researches, the Mongolian representative introduced some of effective experiences being realized in the country, for instance introduction of advanced methodology and equipment under cooperation with the IAEA for improvement of cancer treatment, its accessibility and human resource.

Concluding the Ministerial Conference, Ministers of the Member States of IAEA approved a Declaration that appeals to promote the development of nuclear science and technology to achieve the SDGs, expand their use and make it accessible, thereby meeting national development priorities of each Member State and contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.