🕊️ Damascus, Russia explore joint medical applications of peaceful nuclear technology

Director-General of the syrian Atomic Energy Commission Modar al-Okla held discussions today with a Russian technical delegation on mechanisms for strengthening joint cooperation in the health sector and in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Notably, during the meeting at the commission’s headquarters, the two sides reviewed ways to enhance scientific and technical collaboration, including the development of medical applications related to diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy, as well as backing for syria-seizes-massive-captagon-and-hashish-shipment-in-central-desert/" class="smart-internal-link" title="📰 Syria seizes massive captagon and hashish shipment in central desert">syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria’s health infrastructure through Russian expertise and equipment.

Both sides affirmed that the visit falls within the framework of bilateral relations between Syria and Russia and reflects their commitment to expanding cooperation in areas that serve shared scientific and health objectives. Representatives from the Ministries of Health and Foreign Affairs and Expatriates attended the talks from the Syrian side.

Established in 1976, the Syrian Atomic Energy Commission is the governmental body responsible for nuclear affairs and the regulation of peaceful applications across Syrian territory. its mandate includes setting the scientific and regulatory foundations for the use of nuclear technology, advancing research to backing development, and linking scientific results to national needs in agriculture, industry, health and environmental fields.