Bilateral meeting between the Armenian Nuclear Regulatory Authority and the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) aimed at strengthening regulatory cooperation

On May 19–20 of this year, the Armenian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (ANRA) hosted representatives from the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM). The meeting aimed to review the progress of joint projects and discuss perspectives for future cooperation in the regulatory field.

The meeting served as an important platform for the regulatory bodies of both countries to exchange experiences, evaluate ongoing projects, and align strategies aimed at improving nuclear and radiation safety infrastructures.

The agenda topics of the meeting included:

• -Radioactive waste management and regulatory issues in Armenia, steps aimed at their improvement, and the application of international best practices;
• - Improvement of ANRA's Quality Management System (QMS) and the implementation of the Integrated Management System (IMS) as a cornerstone for refining internal regulatory processes and increasing organizational efficiency;
• • Expansion of cooperation aimed at enhancing communication capabilities and toolkits, focusing on public (transparent) communication and stakeholder engagement.

The works completed to date were reviewed, and further steps aimed at strengthening future cooperation were outlined.