Rosatom to train staff for IAEA

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RIA Novosti, PUBLISHED October 26, 2010

Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom will train staff for work at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under an agreement signed on Monday.

The deal was signed by IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano and Rosatom head Sergei Kiriyenko.

Under the agreement, Rosatom will train junior staff, not older than 32 years old, and send them to the IAEA.

The personnel will become regular staff in the IAEA. Russia will cover all expenses for the personnel, including wages, allowances, insurance, and travel expenses.

The standard period of work in the IAEA will be up to 12 months.

Topics: IAEA, Staff, Rosatom

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