Rwanda expedites its nuclear ambition via a new agreement with a major nuclear agency

These discussions came on the heels of the IAEA’s visit to the East African region for the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit on Africa.

There, the director of the agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, met with the presidents of some countries in the region, including the president of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, the president of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, and Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo.

According to the information disclosed by the agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi delivered the final report of an Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review mission, discussed Rwanda's ambitious nuclear power aspirations with President Paul Kagame, and signed a deal to improve nuclear energy collaboration between the IAEA and Rwanda.

The Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission represents a pivotal development in Rwanda's strategic efforts to establish a robust framework for a safe, secure, and sustainable nuclear power program.

“Rwanda is pleased to have successfully completed the IAEA’s Phase 1 Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR).