On the occasion of the 37th Regulatory Information Conference (RIC), held in Rockville, Maryland, Mr. Saïd Mouline, Director General of the Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR), met with Mr. David A. Wright, the newly appointed Chairman of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC).

During this meeting, Mr. Mouline warmly congratulated Mr. Wright on his appointment before discussing ways to further strengthen cooperation between the two institutions. This collaboration, which dates back to 2017 and was reinforced with the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2022, has led to significant progress in nuclear and radiological safety.

“The USNRC is a strategic partner with whom we share a common vision: a continuously strengthened and proactive approach to nuclear safety. We are convinced that this enhanced cooperation will bring real added value, not only for Morocco but also for the entire African continent.” – Saïd Mouline

The discussions particularly focused on capacity building in Africa through initiatives such as the African School of Radiological Safety for New Regulators, established in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Mr. Mouline emphasized the importance of this initiative for the continent:

“Developing expertise in nuclear safety is essential to ensuring a safer future. Africa needs local expertise, and we are proud to contribute—alongside the USNRC and the IAEA—to training the regulators of tomorrow.”

Coinciding with the celebration of the USNRC’s 50th anniversary, AMSSNuR’s participation in this 37th edition of the RIC underscores its ongoing commitment to positioning itself as a key player in strengthening nuclear safety at both the regional and international levels.

By continuing its cooperation with the USNRC, AMSSNuR is further developing its technical and strategic capabilities to better address future challenges. The agency remains fully committed to this dynamic and firmly believes that expertise exchange and knowledge sharing are essential to ensuring a safer future and fostering globally responsible behavior.