France to develop Libya’s nuclear technology
ISN SECURITY WATCH (Monday, 6 March: 11.20 CET) - French authorities will help Libya develop its civilian nuclear energy program. An agreement between the two countries is expected to be signed in the coming weeks, news agencies reported.
Patrick Ollier, president of the French National Assembly’s economic affairs committee, told Reuters news agency on Sunday that the two governments already had approved the cooperation project.
Ollier offered reporters few details about the pending deal, in which Libya will sign a contract with the world’s largest maker of nuclear reactors, Areva, for civilian nuclear power technology.
Last year, France expressed interest in helping the Libyan government develop its civilian nuclear program after it agreed to give up internationally banned chemical, nuclear, and biological weapons.
Libya also signed protocols with the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Patrick Ollier, president of the French National Assembly’s economic affairs committee, told Reuters news agency on Sunday that the two governments already had approved the cooperation project.
Ollier offered reporters few details about the pending deal, in which Libya will sign a contract with the world’s largest maker of nuclear reactors, Areva, for civilian nuclear power technology.
Last year, France expressed interest in helping the Libyan government develop its civilian nuclear program after it agreed to give up internationally banned chemical, nuclear, and biological weapons.
Libya also signed protocols with the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
posted by Marko at 3/06/2006 07:43:00 AM
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