World leaders gather to highlight the role of nuclear energy

Co-chaired by the Prime Minister of Belgium and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Nuclear Energy Summit 2024 took place at Brussels, in Belgium on Thursday.

Some 50 countries, including EU nations, the United States, Pakistan and China, took part in this first-ever summit. The Summit focused on the topic of nuclear energy. World leaders gathered at the summit to highlight the role of nuclear energy in addressing the global challenges to reduce the use of fossil fuels, to enhance energy security and boost economic development.

The Summit included panel discussions with experts showcasing how innovation is further enhancing the competitiveness, usability, and sustainability of nuclear power as well as opportunities and challenges in establishing a level playing field for funding and financing nuclear power projects.