Source: News.mn                        Date: 06 April, 2011

Officials of the Nuclear Energy Authority of Mongolia have denied reports that the U.S. administration has held any talks with Mongolia about setting up an international storage facility for the region's spent nuclear fuel. They categorically denied that any agreement has been concluded with any foreign government, company or individual on the matter.

They have asserted that Mongolia is a signatory to the international nuclear non-proliferation treaty and is committed to using nuclear energy only for peaceful purposes. Besides, it has a law prohibiting import or transit through Mongolia to a third country of any form of harmful waste. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will ask U.S. officials about the reports.