Peru and Russia have signed an agreement to develop nuclear technology in the field of energy cooperation, Peru's Foreign Minister Oscar Maurtua said on Wednesday.

This agreement will contribute to Peru's socio-economic development via energy resources that have a smaller impact on the environment, Maurtua said at a ceremony where he signed the agreement with Serguey Kirienko, the head of Russia's Federal Atomic Energy Agency.

He added that the agreement complies with the guidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and avoids violation of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

The agreement includes joint nuclear research projects, an expert exchange program and a technician training program.

Russia has signed similar agreements with the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Cuba.

Source: Xinhua