Baku:The Azerbaijan Metrology Institute (AzMI), which operates under the State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has become part of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Regional Technical Cooperation Project. This initiative focuses on 'Strengthening Ionizing Radiation Metrology in Europe and Central Asia'.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the project aims to develop radiation metrology in the Europe and Central Asia region. It seeks to enhance national measurement capabilities, including improving the knowledge and skills of specialists in the field.

The project includes organizing training sessions and technical activities related to the measurement of ionizing radiation and dosimetry. Azerbaijan has been a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors since 2009.

This cooperation involves the implementation of projects in radiation metrology and dosimetry, establishing reference laboratories, developing national measurement capabilities, exchanging international experience, and training specialists.