MINSK, September 20 (RIA Novosti) - Belarus believes nuclear energy is a possible way of developing its energy production and supports IAEA efforts to assist member states' nuclear programs, the Foreign Ministry press service said Thursday.

The press service quoted Viktor Gaisenok, deputy foreign minister, as saying at the 51st General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency: "Belarus is among the states interested in concrete dialogue on issues related to launching their national nuclear energy programs under the auspices of the IAEA."

Gaisenok spoke in favor of unrestricted access to nuclear energy for any country committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

He said Belarus intended to continue cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog to enhance international non-proliferation guarantees.