VIENNA, Sept. 17 -- ASEAN and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signed Practical Arrangements in Vienna yesterday to promote cooperation in nuclear science and technology, applications, nuclear safety, security and safeguards.

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dato Lim Jock Hoi and Acting Director of the IAEA Cornel Feruta signed the Practical Arrangements at the sidelines of the 63rd IAEA Annual Regular Session of General Conference at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna. The signing was also attended by ASEAN Ambassadors in Vienna, members of the ASEAN Network of Regulatory Bodies on Atomic Energy and IAEA officials.

According to Secretary-General Dato Lim, "the signing of this framework for cooperation represents a significant milesto...