Press Release: Peaceful uses of nuclear energy: Commission proposes conclusion of cooperation agreement with Japan

The European Commission adopted a recommendation to the Council on 6 October 2004 to conclude an agreement on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy between Euratom and Japan. This agreement completes the series of agreements existing between the three main users of nuclear energy, namely Europe, the USA and Japan. The agreement is designed to provide a stable framework for the development of nuclear trade between the two Parties and for reinforced co-operation in other areas of common interest, such as research into nuclear fission and radioprotection.