Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi met Wednesday to discuss matters relating to nuclear technology. The foreign minister emphasized for using atomic energy in areas of public interest including health, electricity generation, agriculture, and industries. The IAEA director general lauded the nuclear capability of Pakistan, the Foreign Office said. Rafael Mariano Grossi is on a visit to Pakistan. The Foreign Office said: “The visit will provide an opportunity for Pakistan and the IAEA to explore avenues for further strengthening their ongoing cooperation in the area of peaceful applications of nuclear technology for the socio-economic development of the country.” Pakistan is a founding Member of the Agency since 1957 and enjoys longstanding and mutually beneficial collaboration with the IAEA.