The 20th FNCA Ministerial Level Meeting (MLM) was held at Mita Conference Hall, Tokyo, Japan on December 5, 2019. The meeting was organized by the Cabinet Office of Japan (CAO) and the Japan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC).

Ministerial level representatives (including two ministers, one vice minister and directors of the government agencies, etc.) from twelve member countries attended the meeting, and held policy discussions under the theme of "Radiation Technology Utilization in Human Health and Medical Well-Being". The meeting concluded with the adoption of a joint communique referring to the "Promotion of cancer treatments with radiation technology widely in Asia,", "Activation of organizational exchange of human resources among universities and research institutions" and so on.(Program)(Participants List)

(1) Welcome Remarks
At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Takemoto Naokazu, Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, gave a welcoming speech. In the speech, he mentioned (1) that FNCA has achieved significant results in a variety of important areas for the peaceful use of nuclear energy since its launch in 2000, (2) that radiation utilization in the medical field has been rapidly expanding in recent years and FNCA has made achievements, through its project activities, in the treatment of particular types of cancers found predominantly in Asia and has established and disseminated standard treatment procedures, and (3) the expectation that nuclear science technologies would be shared through the activities of FNCA, which will bring benefits to a wide range of economic society.

Mr Takemoto Naokazu Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, Japan

Prof. Bambang Permadi Brodjonegoro, Minister for Research and Technology, Indonesia

(2) Keynote Speech
Dr Hirano Toshio, President of National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, gave a keynote speech titled "Future Dream: Quantum Scalpel -Aim for healthy and long-living society with zero-cancer-death-" in which he introduced the history, present situation and goals of QST's development of radiation therapy equipment including "Quantum Scalpel".
Also, Dr Oka, Chairman of Japan Atomic Energy Commission, gave a presentation titled "Nuclear Education and Human Resource Development"

Dr Hirano Toshio, President of National Institutes for
Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST)

(3) Country Report
Representatives of the member countries reported on the progress of their nuclear politics and efforts, including the present situation of "applying radiation technology to medical care" and "developing human resources in the field of nuclear energy." Japan's report, which was taken note of by the representatives of the member countries contained the situation of restarting operations of nuclear power plants, promoting the development of innovative nuclear technology, proposing round table discussions on high-level radioactive waste, decommissioning the TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and recovery of Fukushima, nuclear emergency preparedness, boosting radiation utilization in industries and other topics.

(4) Round Table Discussion
The theme of "Radiation Technology Utilization in Human Health and Medical Well-Being" was divided into three subthemes, "Policies and Issues in the Radiation Medicine Field," "Situation of Leading-Edge Technology for Radiation Therapy for Tumors" and "Present Situation and Problems of Radiation Medical Technology, Including Clinical Cancer Treatment Methods Originating in FNCA." Kazakhstan, Japan and Thailand introduced their case examples respectively for each subtheme, and opinions were exchanged based on the case examples. The discussion ended with a speech given by Mr. Sano Toshio, the Chairman of the Meeting and the Commissioner of Japan Atomic Energy Commission, on medical care and human health. In the speech, he said that, in order for people to enjoy the benefit of advanced medical care, it is necessary to establish a technology infrastructure that supports the safety of the medical care and a medical system that takes into account the expenses paid by the people themselves and this is a mission of the government, and it is important that the most advanced cancer therapy equipment including heavy particle beam therapy equipment be disseminated with the advancement of therapeutic techniques using radiation technology.

(5) FNCA Awards
Out of the 7 projects and a total of 89 teams in fiscal year 2018, the following Best Research Team (1) and Excellent Research Teams (2) were given awards:

Mr Alexandr Borissenko, CEO of JSC "Park of Nuclear Technologies, Kazakhstan (right)
Prof Bambang Permadi Brodjonegoro, Minister for Research and Technology, Indonesia (middle)
Dr Oka Yoshiaki, Chairman of Japan Atomic Energy Commission (left)

(6) Closing Session
Mr. Wada Tomoaki, FNCA Coordinator of Japan, reported "annual activities and their results of the project." Mr. Sano Toshio, the Commissioner of Japan Atomic Energy Commission, reported "outline of implementation of 2019 Study Panel."
Dr. Yoshiaki Oka, the chairperson of Japan Atomic Energy Commission, announced that the 2020 FNCA Ministerial Level Meeting would be held again in Japan and expressed his gratitude for the contribution made by each country to this meeting. He also announced the rotation of countries expected to host the Ministerial Level Meetings in and beyond 2020 as agreed at the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) held on the day before.

Summary of the Joint Communique (Full Text (PDF156KB))

1. Promotion of radiation therapy
   Promote cancer treatments with radiation technology widely in Asia,
   Accelerate the FNCA project according to the policy established by the project leaders and endorsed during the Round Table Discussion in the 2019 Ministerial Meeting to enhance cancer therapy with radiation technology in Asian region,
   Strengthen efforts to develop and disseminate innovative technology related to radiation therapy,
2. Cooperate in addressing issues of environmental protection and countermeasures to climate change
   Encourage the member countries to reinforce their cooperation in the issues of environmental protection and the countermeasures to climate change including the adoption of "Nuclear Isotopic Technology and Climate Change" as the topic of the 2020 Study Panel,
3. Enhance the practical use of R&D results in agricultural and industrial production
   Encourage the member countries to utilize the outcomes of projects on mutation breeding, radiation processing, research reactor utilization and neutron activation analysis with end-users, taking into account the possibility of their commercialization, which can more effectively contribute to the member country's socio-economic well-being,
4. Other areas and activities to be promoted
   Promote the activities prioritized by the member countries related to the applications of nuclear science and technology, particularly in agriculture development and food security, environment protection, medical care and human health, and infrastructure development for nuclear safety and security culture, by accelerating existing R&D areas and also by adopting possible future R&D areas of a wide spectrum of interests from the member countries to support their sustainable development,
5. Cooperation in Human Resources Development (HRD) of the nuclear technology and science field
   Activate organizational exchange of human resources among universities and research institutions, and of information related to the reinforcement of HRD infrastructure in accordance with individual demand and situation of the member countries,

Mr. Mark Andrew ALEXANDER
Manager
International Affairs
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)

Dr. Geordie GRAETZ
Government and International Affairs Advisor
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)

Mr. Mahbubul HOQ
Chairman
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)

Mr. ZHANG Jianhua
Vice Chairman
China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA)

Mr. WANG Yuqing
Deputy Director General
China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA)

Mr. HUANG Niu
Division Director
China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA)

Ms. XIAO Lili
Deputy Division Director
China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA)

Mr. SHU Fujun
Project Officer
China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA)

Mr. GAO Jiazheng
Engineer
China Nuclear Power Engineering Co.,LTD

Mr. CHENG Jibin
Director General
Ministry of Finance

Prof. LONG Maoxiong
Deputy Secretary General
China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA)

Ms. CHANG Bing
Assistant of Secretary-General
China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA)

Mr. LI Qingtang
Vice President
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)

Mr. WANG Delin
Director General
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)

Mr. MI Chengkun
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)

Ms. HE Jun
Staff
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)

Prof. Dr. CAI Lingcang
Professor
China Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP)

Mr. LIU Wanqing
Associate Professor
China Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP)

Prof. Bambang Permadi BRODJONEGORO
Minister for Research and Technology,
Chairman for National Agency for Research and Innovation

Mr. Danang Rizki GINANJAR
Special Advisor to the Minister of Research and Technology
Ministry of Research and Technology/National Agency for Research and Innovation

Dr. Muhammad DIMYATI
Director General for the Strengthening of Research and Development
Ministry of Research and Technology/ National Agency for Research and Innovation

Prof. Dr. Anhar Riza ANTARIKSAWAN
Chairman
National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia (BATAN)

Dr. Hendig WINARNO
Deputy Chairman for Nuclear Technology Utilization
National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia (BATAN)

Prof. Erlan BATYRBEKOV
Director General
National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Dr. Vladimir VITYUK
Scientific Secretary
National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Mr. Alexandr BORISSENKO
CEO
JSC "Park of Nuclear Technologies"

Dr. CHOI Wonho
Director General
Space & Nuclear Energy Bureau
Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)

Ms. HAN Mikyung
Deputy Director
Space & Nuclear Energy Bureau
Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)

Ms. PAIK Eun Kyung
Radiation Oncologist
Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (KIRAMS)

Ms. AN Myungsook
Senior Researcher
Korea Nuclear International Cooperation Foundation (KONICOF)

Mr. PARK Cheonkyeong
Researcher
Korea Nuclear International Cooperation Foundation (KONICOF)

Dr. Abdul Muin Bin ABDUL RAHMAN
Deputy Director General (Technical Program)
Malaysia Nuclear Agency

Mr. MANLAIJAV Gunaajav
Secretary of the Nuclear Energy Commission (NEC) and Head of Executive office

Mr. CHADRAABAL Mavag
Head of Nuclear Technology Department
The Executive office of Nuclear Energy Commission (NEC)

Dr. Renato U. SOLIDUM, JR.
Undersecretary
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Dr. Lucille V. ABAD
Chief
Atomic Research Division
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)

Dr. Pornthep NISAMANEEPHONG
Executive Director
Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (Public Organization)

RADM. Wachara KARUNYAVANIJ
Deputy Executive Director (Services)
Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (Public Organization)

Ms. Kanchalika DECHATES
Head of International Cooperation Section
Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (Public Organization)

Dr. PHAM Quang Minh
Vice President
Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM)

Ms. CHU Thi Van Anh
Official
Department of International Cooperation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)

Ms. CAO Hong Lan
Deputy Director
Department of International Cooperation
Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM)

Mr. TAKEMOTO Naokazu
Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy

Dr. OKA Yoshiaki
Chairman
Japan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC)

Mr. SANO Toshio
Commissioner
Japan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC)

Dr. NAKANISHI Tomoko
Commissioner
Japan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC)

Mr. TOTOKI Kenji
Deputy Director General for Science, Technology and Innovation
Cabinet Office of Japan (CAO)

Mr. TAKEUCHI Ei
Director for Atomic Energy
Bureau of Science, Technology, Innovation and Policy
Cabinet Office of Japan (CAO)

Mr. HOKUGO Taro
Director for Atomic Energy and International Affairs
Bureau of Science, Technology and Innovation
Cabinet Office of Japan (CAO)

Mr. KASAY Keigo
Deputy-Director, Office of Atomic Energy Policy
Secretariat of the Atomic Energy Commission
Cabinet Office, Government of Japan (CAO)

Mr. WANI Hiroyuki
Official
Office of Atomic Energy Policy
Secretariat of the Atomic Energy Commission
Cabinet Office of Japan (CAO)

Mr. IWASAKA Katsuhiko
Senior Researcher
Office of Atomic Energy Policy
Secretariat of the Atomic Energy Commission
Cabinet Office, Government of Japan (CAO)

Mr. ARUSE Yasushi
Senior Researcher
Office of Atomic Energy Policy
Secretariat of the Atomic Energy Commission
Cabinet Office, Government of Japan (CAO)

Mr. MATSUMOTO Koichiro
Director
International Nuclear Cooperation Division
Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Science Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Dr. OKAMOTO Yoshiko
Deputy Director
International Nuclear Cooperation Division
Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Science Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Dr. IDE Taro
Director for International Nuclear Cooperation
Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Mr. SUZUKI Tetsu
Deputy Director
Office for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Science and Technology
International Nuclear and Fusion Energy Affairs Division
Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Mr. TANNO Yusuke
Researcher
International Nuclear and Fusion Energy Affairs
Division, Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Ms. TANAKA Fumiyo
Administrative Researcher
International Nuclear and Fusion Energy Affairs
Division, Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Ms. HATA Yumiko
Director for International Issues/Waste Management of Fukushima Daiichi NPS
Nuclear Accident Response office
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Ms. NISHIMURA Mika
Assistant Director
Nuclear Accident Response office
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Mr. WADA Tomoaki
FNCA Coordinator of Japan

Dr. NAMBA Hideki
FNCA Advisor of Japan

Dr. HIRANO Toshio
President
National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST)

Dr. NODA Koji
Executive Director
National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST)

Mr. ITAKURA Yasuhiro
Executive Director
National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST)

Dr. TSUJI Hiroshi
Director
QST Hospital, Quantum Medical Science Directorate
National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST)

Dr. UCHIHORI Yukio
Director
Dept. of Research Planning and Promotion
Quantum Medical Science Directorate
National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST)

Mr. SHIMOOKA Yutaka
Senior Manager
Department of Management and Planning
National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST)

Prof. KATO Shingo
Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology
International Medical Center
Saitama Medical University

Dr. HASE Yoshihiro
Senior Principal Researcher
National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST)

Prof. KOSAKO Toshiso
Emeritus Professor The University of Tokyo

Dr. Ziaul ABEDIN
Counsellor
Embassy of Bangladesh

Mr. Tri PURNAJAYA
Minister
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

Mr. Eko Santoso JUNOR
Minister Counsellor,
Information and Sociocultural Affairs
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

Ms. Moestika DEWIANI
First Secretary for Information Socio and Cultural Affairs
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

Mr. Yanuar Ardhitya PRIBADI
First Secretary
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

Mrs. Alinda Fitriany Malik Zain
Education Attache from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

Mr. Maxat SALIYEV
Counsellor
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Japan

Mme. Evangeline T. Ong JIMENEZDUCROCQ
Minister for Political Affairs
Philippine Embassy

Mr. NGUYEN Xuan Duc
First Secretary
Science and Technology Section
Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

Australia (PDF 975KB)
Bangladesh (PDF 1.2MB)
China (PDF 42KB)
Indonesia (PDF 2.6MB)
Japan (PDF 1.4MB)
Kazakhstan (PDF 1.7MB)
Republic of Korea (PDF 2.6MB)
Malaysia (PDF 754KB)
Mongolia (PDF 1.4MB)
The Philippines (PDF 1.3MB)
Thailand (PDF 328KB)
Vietnam (PDF 505KB)