JAIF strengthens ties with nucleareurope

The MoU signed reflects recent changes in nuclear circumstances.

The Japan Atomic Industrial Forum (JAIF) has strengthened its ties with the European trade association for nuclear energy, nucleareurope. 

In a memorandum of understanding, JAIF and nucleareurope agreed to promote understanding of the utilisation of nuclear energy for diverse purposes. 

The two parties will also expand support for nuclear power as a part of solving energy security concerns and the climate crisis. 

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Moreover, JAIF and nucleareurope sought to support the acceleration of nuclear technology innovation and share information related to business environments conducive to investment in technological development, as well as the introduction of small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactors amongst others.

The MoU builds on a previous partnership between JAIF and nucleareurope signed in 2012.