Press Release: President Barroso and Dr. ElBaradei, Director-General of the IAEA, express their commitment to reinforce cooperation on nuclear energy

On 7 May, 2008, President Barroso and Dr. ElBaradei had an exchange of views in Brussels on current political issues and increased cooperation between the Commission and the IAEA on nuclear energy. President Barroso declared that 'it is important to join our efforts to monitor the development of nuclear energy in a peaceful, safe and secure manner, fully respecting global non-proliferation objectives'. On the occasion of this meeting, a Joint Statement was signed between the Commission and the IAEA services to reinforce mutual cooperation on nuclear energy.