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Summary:
The objectives of this Convention are:
(i) to achieve and maintain a high level of nuclear safety worldwide through the enhancement of national measures and international co operation including, where appropriate, safety-related technical co operation;
(ii) to establish and maintain effective defences in nuclear installations against potential radiological hazards in order to protect individuals, society and the environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation from such installations;
(iii) to prevent accidents with radiological consequences and to mitigate such consequences should they occur.

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