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International Atomic Energy Agency will send new diagnostic kits and nuclear techniques equipment to contribute to the COVID-19 fight in Cuba

Vienna, April 28, 2020. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that it will be sending a second shipment of diagnostic kits and technical equipment derived from nuclear energy to support Cuba's efforts in the confrontation of COVID-19.

These inputs, which will contribute to the rapid detection of the virus throughout the country, are managed through the IAEA's technical cooperation program, which supports the peaceful application of nuclear technology in areas such as human and animal health.

(EmbaCuba Austria)

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency recognizes the good practices of Cuba in the use of nuclear techniques in health and agriculture

Vienna, April 23, 2020. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency recognized the good practices of Cuba in the use of nuclear techniques for peaceful purposes.

In his official Twitter account, the Director General mentioned the Island as one of the Caribbean countries, along with Belize, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, which appropriately implement nuclear energy in sectors such as agriculture and health.

Executive Secretary of the Organization of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty recognizes solidarity from Cuba in times of COVID-19

Vienna, April 22, 2020. The Executive Secretary of the Organization of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Dr. Lassina Zerbo, recognized the cooperative work of Cuba, assisting other countries in the fight against COVID-19.

In his letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, the Executive Secretary expressed his sympathy for the Government of the Island in these difficult times and urged the Cuban people to continue facing the crisis with the same spirit of resistance and solidarity that characterizes it.

The Covid-19 pandemic evinces the need to cooperate despite political differences

The impact of COVID19 can already be measured and will be assessed in the future by the striking numbers of people infected, the unacceptable numbers of deaths, the unquestionable damages to the world economy, production, trade, employment and personal income of millions of people.  It is a crisis that goes well beyond the scope of health.

 

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