GIF agreement continues international cooperation on Gen IV systems

A framework agreement to continue the work of the Generation IV International Forum (GIF) will enter into force on March 1.
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A framework agreement to continue the work of the Generation IV International Forum (GIF) will enter into force on March 1.
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