Burkina Faso joins international nuclear safety treaty
Move strengthens country's legal framework for civilian nuclear energy as cooperation with Russia continues to expand
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (MNTV) — Burkina Faso has joined an international treaty on nuclear safety, marking another step in its efforts to develop civilian nuclear energy with support from Russia.
The government formally acceded to the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage by depositing the required legal documents with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The treaty establishes rules for legal responsibility and compensation in the event of a nuclear accident.
Officials said the move strengthens Burkina Faso’s legal and regulatory framework as the country works toward developing a peaceful nuclear energy program.
Burkina Faso and Russia have expanded cooperation in recent years through agreements covering nuclear infrastructure, workforce training, nuclear medicine and radiation technologies.
The two countries have also discussed the possible construction of a nuclear power plant.
The government says nuclear energy could help improve electricity supply and support the country’s long-term economic development. However, no nuclear power plant has yet been built, and any future project is expected to take several years to complete.
The treaty is regarded as an important legal milestone as Burkina Faso continues to deepen its partnership with Russia in the civilian nuclear sector.
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