In a call for global collaboration, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing urged nations to share the benefits of nuclear energy development at the first Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels. 🇨🇳🌍
Zhang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized on Thursday that nuclear energy plays a unique role in tackling climate change and ensuring energy security. ⚛️🔥
\"China is ready to work with all parties to extend the benefits of nuclear energy to more countries,\" Zhang stated, highlighting China's commitment to a rational, coordinated, and balanced nuclear security strategy.
He noted that China is taking concrete actions towards carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, contributing positively to the global shift towards green and low-carbon energy. 🌿🌏
Zhang called for enhanced cooperation in nuclear energy technology innovation, shared governance in nuclear security, and stronger resilience in global nuclear energy industry and supply chains. He also stressed the importance of supporting developing countries in nuclear energy development, aiming for a cleaner and more beautiful world marked by lasting peace, universal security, and shared prosperity. 🤝✨
The summit, the highest-level meeting focused exclusively on nuclear energy, saw participation from over 30 countries, including heads of state, government leaders, and leaders of international organizations. A joint declaration on nuclear energy was adopted. 📝🌐
On the sidelines, Zhang met with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, engaging in in-depth exchanges on enhancing dialogue and practical cooperation.
(Cover image: The first Nuclear Energy Summit is held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, March 21, 2024. /Xinhua)
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