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Australia to be part of ASEAN discussion on nuclear power for the region

ASEAN ministers explore nuclear power as a long-term option 11 September 2012  http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southeastasia/view/1225292/1/.html   SINGAPORE: Ministers from the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will explore nuclear power as a long-term option for the region’s energy needs when they meet on Wednesday, 12 September at the 30th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said they will discuss collective efforts to develop ASEAN’s nuclear safety
capabilities, as well as a coordinated approach on regional nuclear  emergency preparedness and response mechanisms with international partners.

As with previous years, the ASEAN ministers will be joined by their key energy Dialogue Partners and International Organisations, namely Australia, New Zealand, India, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, the US and the International Energy Agency (IEA).

The AMEM, whose theme is “ASEAN Green Connectivity”, will also focus
on ways to cooperate and work closely for a greener and more energy
efficient region, in a bid to mitigate the adverse effects of climate
change.

MTI said the ministers will review progress on the implementation of
the ASEAN Plan of Action on Energy Cooperation 2010-2015, in
particular the regional connectivity projects, such as the ASEAN Power
Grid and the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline.

They will also look into initiatives to step up efforts to ensure
secure, competitive and sustainable energy supplies for the region.

Singapore’s Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second
Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry, Mr S Iswaran, will
attend AMEM and related meetings in Phnom Penh.

He will be accompanied by officials from MTI and the Energy Market Authority.

September 11, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, politics international