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Report: Miqati Welcomes Study on Peaceful Nuclear Reactor in Lebanon

Prime Minister Najib Miqati has welcomed a feasibility study on the establishment of a nuclear reactor for peaceful scientific research in Lebanon, An Nahar newspaper reported Monday.

The daily said that Miqati welcomed the idea during a meeting he held with a delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency and Lebanese scientists.

The premier called for the study to be carried out within six months, An Nahar added.

Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Morocco and Jordan have already launched such initiatives.


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