Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh participated in the second World Nuclear Energy Summit held on March 10 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

The summit, co-hosted by France and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), discussed the role of nuclear energy in mitigating climate change and reducing carbon emissions, financing for energy projects, advanced technologies, safety standards, and the harmonization of regulatory and inspection systems to develop unified international standards. Participants also addressed issues including small modular reactors, fuel supply for nuclear power plants, and human resources in the nuclear sector.

In his opening remarks, Emmanuel Macron, President of France, emphasized that nuclear energy plays an important role in strengthening countries’ strategic independence and industrial competitiveness, as well as in reducing carbon emissions. He also highlighted the importance of a reliable fuel supply for the sustainability of the nuclear sector, noting that a number of countries are engaged in uranium mining. In this regard, he mentioned Mongolia and Kazakhstan as countries planning to expand uranium production, stressing that diversifying supply sources and deepening international cooperation are crucial for the stability of the nuclear energy sector.

More than 60 countries were represented at the summit by heads of state and government, cabinet ministers, leaders of international organizations, and representatives of industry and financial institutions, who discussed the future of nuclear energy and presented their respective policies and activities.

During the opening session, Minister Battsetseg presented Mongolia’s energy outlook and its position on nuclear energy in the context of international cooperation. She noted that energy security is a key priority for Mongolia and emphasized the importance of aligning the development of safe, sustainable, and affordable nuclear energy with the climate goals of the Paris Agreement.

On the sidelines of the summit, Minister Battsetseg held a bilateral meeting with Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, during which the two sides exchanged views on Mongolia–France relations, cooperation projects, and the international situation.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mongolia joined the adoption of the declaration titled “Affordable and Safe Nuclear Energy for All” and a joint statement on financing in the nuclear energy sector issued at the summit.

Published Date:2026-03-11