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Soviet Government Announces Agreement with Egypt on Atomic Research

February 26, 1964
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The Soviet Union signed an agreement with Egypt for cooperation in atomic research, Moscow radio in its Arabic broadcast announced today.

The radio said that the agreement was signed in Cairo and under it the Soviets will provide Egypt with technical assistance in scientific research conducted at the Inshas Atomic Center. The Soviets will also supply scientific equipment and send Soviet technicians to Egypt “to offer their knowledge and experience.”

Moscow radio noted that the Inshas Atomic Center was built with Soviet assistance and that “the Soviet Union also provides assistance to other countries in the Near East in the use of Atomic energy for peaceful purposes.”

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