Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements

A Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement is a formal treaty between a country and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to verify that nuclear materials and facilities are used only for peaceful purposes, like energy production. It involves regular inspections, monitoring, and transparency measures to ensure no nuclear activities are diverted for weapons development. This agreement builds trust, promotes peaceful nuclear cooperation, and helps prevent nuclear proliferation by providing independent assurance that a country's nuclear program remains solely for civilian purposes.