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Russia's emissary to the UN has mentioned that Russia will be contributing about $6.5 million to the IAEA Nuclear Security Fund between 2010 and 2015.
The International Atomic Energy Agency developed NSF supports the implementation of nuclear security measures for the prevention, detection and retaliation to nuclear terrorism.
"Russia has made a decision to allocate a large voluntary contribution to the IAEA Nuclear Security Fund - $1.5 million in 2010 and $1 million annually in 2011-2015," Russia's envoy to the UN Vitaly Churkin told a meeting of the UN General Assembly Monday, adding that he hoped the money would contribute to the strengthening of the system of nuclear safety.
The official also said that “Russia contributed 23.6 million roubles) to the IAEA Technical Cooperation Fund in 2009” adding that further contributions will be made according to the agreements which have been made with IAEA.
