Indian scientists are holding talks with their French counterparts on various issues relating to safety in transport of radioactive materials, leak tests and flooding hazards at nuclear power plants.
The discussions, with the visiting delegation from France, are being held under the agreement between the two countries, signed in July 1999, to exchange information and cooperate on issues relating to nuclear safety.
The delegation is having detailed discussions with Indian scientists on various issues relating to nuclear safety, an official release said in New Delhi Wednesday.
The five-member delegation Tuesday visited the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, it said.
The two countries have also renewed the agreement for exchange of information and cooperation in the regulation of nuclear safety and radiation protection, the release said.
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