International:


Convention on Assistance in the case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency

Objectives:
To facilitate the prompt provision of assistance in the event of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency.

Summary of Provisions:

• Parties to cooperate between themselves and with the International Atomic Energy Agency (referred to as Agency), to facilitate prompt assistance in the event of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency.
  
• The Agency to use its best endeavors in accordance with the provisions of this Convention to promote, facilitate and support the cooperation between states Parties.
  
• If a Party needs assistance in the event of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency, whether or not such accident or emergency originates within its territory, jurisdiction or control, it may call for such assistance from any other State Party, directly or through the Agency and from the Agency, or where appropriate, from other international intergovernmental organizations.
  
• A Party to which a request for such assistance is directed, to promptly decide and notify the requesting State Party, directly or through the Agency, whether it is in a position to render the assistance requested, and the scope and terms of the assistance that might be rendered.
  
• A Party may request assistance relating to medical or temporary relocation into the territory of another State Party of people involved in a nuclear accident or radiological emergency.

Date of Adoption:
26.9.1986 (Vienna)

Date of entry into force:
26.2.1987

Arab Participants:
Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, U.A.E