Belarus and the World Institute for Nuclear Security intend to promote tighter cooperation. The relevant agreement was reached when Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Austria, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Belarus to International Organizations in Vienna Andrei Dapkiunas met with WINS Executive Director Lars van Dassen, representatives of the Belarusian embassy in Austria told BelTA. Andrei Dapkiunas told Lars van Dassen about progress in the construction of the Belarusian nuclear power plant, about the persistent measures being taken in Belarus to ensure the security of nuclear materials and equipment. He also mentioned Belarus’ cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency in this area. Lars van Dassen has been in charge of WINS since January 2021. He shared his vision of priorities in the institute’s future work. He also told Andrei Dapkiunas about current programs of the institute. Lars van Dassen expressed interest in advancing mutually beneficial cooperation with Belarusian institutions. Andrei Dapkiunas and Lars van Dassen agreed to look into the possibility of establishing tighter cooperation between the relevant Belarusian organizations and the World Institute for Nuclear Security and its network of partner institutions.