The sixtieth-anniversary year of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is drawing to a close. Over the past six decades, the Agency has contributed to international peace and security and made a real difference in the lives of millions of people. Thanks to the support of member States and th…
Let me begin by offering my warmest congratulations to Mr. António Guterres, who was sworn in today as United Nations Secretary-General. I wish Mr. Guterres every success in his important new role, and I look forward to working closely with him. I also pay tribute to the outgoing Secretary-General, …
Let me begin by expressing my horror at the appalling acts of terrorism that took place in Paris last Friday within hours of the dreadful attack in Beirut. On behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), I offer my sympathy and support to the Governments and the peoples of France and Leb…
There have been important developments in many areas of the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) since I last addressed the General Assembly, a year ago (see A/68/PV.43). I will highlight some of them very briefly.
The nations of the world are now considering new sustainable …
Access to modern science and technology is essential for achieving all of the Millennium Development Goals.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) gives high priority to assisting developing countries in using nuclear technology in areas, including health, food and agriculture, and water man…
Since 11 March, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been working on the very serious accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan. I will therefore begin by reflecting on that accident and its aftermath, before talking about other aspects of our work.
As the Assembly…
This is my first report to the General Assembly as Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency. A constant theme of my first year in office has been the pursuit of objectives related to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and the promotion of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy i…
