Australia, China Expect to Agree on Uranium Sales

Australia is expected to soon sign an agreement that would allow sales of uranium for energy purposes to China, Agence France-Presse reported today (see GSN, Jan. 18).

“The agreement is nearing finalization and is expected to be signed in the near future,” said an Australian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.

The latest talks took place in early March in Beijing and “proceeded in a positive and constructive atmosphere and substantial progress was made,” she said.

“During the consultations both sides reiterated their support for the international nonproliferation efforts and their commitment to cooperate in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy while fulfilling their respective international obligations,” the spokeswoman added (Agence France-Presse/Zee News, March 14).

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