The INIR missions will help to evaluate the status of the nuclear infrastructure in both countries and identify areas where further work is needed. The missions will carry out a comprehensive assessment of the quality and ability of both countries to plan nuclear power programmes as well as safety regulations, security issues and safeguards.

"The INIR missions are designed to help countries think through their international obligations and their national responsibilities before making an informed decision on whether or not to pursue nuclear power," said Anne Starz, Technical Head of Infrastructure and Planning at the IAEA’s Nuclear Power Engineering Section.
The IAEA plays a unique role in providing these evaluations because of its position as an international organisation and a body that gathers technical expertise from all over the world.