Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Jackie Wolcott at the IAEA Virtual Event for the 10th Anniversary of the Peaceful Uses Initiative November 9, 2020 Vienna, Austria Virtual WebEx Platform [event in progress] MODERATOR: Excellency, the United States proposed and has nurtured the PUI for the last ten years. What made the United States propose ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Agriculture, Ambassador, Environment, Speeches, Statements, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Ambassador Wolcott, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Jackie Wolcott, Peaceful Uses, Peaceful Uses Initiative, PUI
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OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 14, 2020 The below is attributable to Department of State Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi in Vienna, Austria. Secretary Pompeo and Director General Grossi emphasized the importance of the IAEA’s activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, including ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 16 August, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Ambassador Wolcott, DG Grossi, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Jackie Wolcott, Michael R. Pompeo
U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria April 14, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Contributions to IAEA to Combat COVID-19 Reach $11 Million The United States is allocating an additional $5 million in voluntary contributions to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to combat the COVID-19 outbreak around the world, bringing total U.S. contributions to the Agency’s efforts to fight the disease to $11 ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Emergency Services, Press Releases, Science & Tech | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Wolcott, Covid-19, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Jackie Wolcott
U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria February 28, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United States Contributes Over $1.75 Million to IAEA to Support Countries’ Nuclear Power Programs The United States informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on February 26 that it will allocate $1,758,056 to support IAEA member states seeking to embark on nuclear power programs or expand their current capabilities in order to facilitate the safe, secure ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 28 February, 2020 | Topics: Environment, Press Releases | Tags: contribution, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Nuclear energy, Nuclear power
IAEA Second Special Session of the General Conference Approval of the Appointment of the Director General U.S. statement as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott Vienna, Austria, December 2, 2019 Thank you, President. I would like to congratulate Director General Designate Rafael Grossi on the approval of his appointment as the next IAEA Director ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 2 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Ambassador Wolcott, DG Grossi, IAEA, IAEA General Conference, International Atomic Energy Agency, Jackie Wolcott
Statement by the U.S. Mission Spokesperson following the July 25 IAEA Board of Governors Meeting Vienna, Austria July 25, 2019 The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors met today in Vienna to pay tribute to the Agency’s late Director General Yukiya Amano and discuss procedures for the appointment of the next Director General. ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 25 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Statements | Tags: Ambassador Wolcott, Cornel Feruta, DG Amano, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, IAEA General Conference, International Atomic Energy Agency, Jackie Wolcott, Yukiya Amano
Statement by the U.S. Mission Spokesperson on the Special IAEA Board of Governors Meeting Agenda Item 1: Verification and Monitoring in Iran in light of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015) July 10, 2019 Vienna, Austria FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In the past ten days, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano twice ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 10 July, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, Press Releases, Statements | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Wolcott, DG Amano, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Iran's nuclear program, Jackie Wolcott, press release, Yukiya Amano
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Verification and Monitoring in Iran As delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott Vienna, July 10, 2019 Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States appreciates your efforts to convene this special meeting of the Board of Governors today. The United States called for this important meeting in ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 10 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Wolcott, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Iran's nuclear program, Jackie Wolcott, Safeguards
U.S. Statement on Agenda Item 6(c): Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic As delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott Vienna, June 12, 2019 Thank you Madam Chair, We thank the DG for his update and for his commitment to resolving Syria’s safeguards noncompliance. We applaud the DG and the Department ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Science & Tech, Statements | Tags: Ambassador Wolcott, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, Jackie Wolcott, Safeguards, Syria, UNVIE
Join Statement under Agenda Item 10 on behalf of the Group of Friends for Women in Nuclear As prepared for delivery by HE Dr Brendon Hammer, Resident Representative of Australia to the IAEA Vienna, June 12, 2019 Thank you, Chair Australia – as Co-Chair – is pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Science & Tech, Statements | Tags: Ambassador Hammer, Australia, Brendon Hammer, Gender, Group of Friends of Women in Nuclear, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, Women in Nuclear
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Agenda Item 5: Verification and Monitoring in Iran As delivered by U.S. Ambassador Jackie Wolcott Vienna, June 11, 2019 Madam Chair, The United States welcomes the Director General’s May 31 report on verification and monitoring in Iran. We once again extend our appreciation to the ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Ambassador Wolcott, centrifuge, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, IR-6, Iran, Iran's nuclear program, Jackie Wolcott, JCPOA, President Trump
Joint Statement by the United States, Canada, and Japan on Pledges to ReNuAL made at the 2019 Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference As delivered by the Ambassador of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna Mitsuru Kitano Vienna, June 11, 2019 Madam Chair, I have the honor to deliver a statement on behalf ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Science & Tech, Statements | Tags: Ambassador Kitano, Canada, IAEA, IAEA General Conference, International Atomic Energy Agency, Japan, Mitsuru Kitano, NPT, NPT Treaty, ReNuAL, Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, United States
Fact Sheet U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 3, 2019 Maximum Pressure Campaign The Administration has imposed the toughest sanctions ever on the Iranian regime. We will continue to apply maximum pressure until Iran’s leaders change their destructive behavior, respect the rights of their people, and return to the negotiating ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 6 May, 2019 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Policy | Tags: Arms Control, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Iran's nuclear program, sanctions
Statement under Agenda Item 7: Any Other Business.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: Cancer, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, Israel, Middle East Nuclear Weapons Free Zone, NPT, Peaceful Uses Initiative
Statement under Agenda Item 5(d): Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 6 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, Non-proliferation, Non-proliferation Treaty, NPT, nuclear, Safeguards, Syria, Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Statement under Agenda Item 5(c): Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
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By peterscj | 6 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: DPRK, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, North Korea, nuclear, Safeguards
Statement under Agenda Item 4: Verification and Monitoring in Iran.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 5 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Iran's nuclear program, nuclear
Statement under Agenda Item 3: Nuclear Technology Review
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By peterscj | 5 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear
Statement under Agenda Item 2(a) and (b): Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear, Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety: Nuclear Safety Review 2018 and Draft Safety Requirements: Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 2018 Edition.
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By peterscj | 4 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear, Nuclear Safety, safety
Thank you Madam Chair, The United States thanks Director General Amano for his update and for his continued commitment to ensuring that all outstanding questions regarding Syria’s ongoing safeguards noncompliance are fully addressed. We applaud the DG and Secretariat for their unwavering professionalism in implementing the Agency’s safeguards responsibilities in Syria, despite more than a ...
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By peterscj | 23 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, NPT, nuclear, Safeguards, Syria
Thank you, Madam Chair. Since the historic June summit in Singapore between President Trump and Chairman Kim, the United States has been ready to engage the DPRK in the necessary negotiations to achieve the goals set forth in Singapore, including the final, fully verified denuclearization of DPRK. We have approached the DPRK in seriousness and ...
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By peterscj | 23 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: DPRK, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, North Korea, nuclear, Safeguards
Madam Chair, The United States welcomes the Director General’s November 12th report on verification and monitoring in Iran. We once again extend our appreciation to the Director General, the Deputy Director General for Safeguards, and their staff for their continued professionalism and dedication in carrying out their responsibilities in Iran. The Secretariat can continue to ...
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By peterscj | 22 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Iran's nuclear program, JCPOA, nuclear, Safeguards
The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) cordially invites you to attend a seminar by Dr. Christopher A. Ford, Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation at the U.S. Department of State, entitled “Non-Proliferation Lessons Learned,” followed by a discussion and Q&A. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, 19 September 2018, from 13:15to 14:45 in ...
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By peterscj | 18 September, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & UNVIE | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Non-proliferation Treaty, NPT, nuclear, VCNDP
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces $1.1 million contribution to power IAEA labs U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced today that the United States will contribute $1,163,090 to fund a new energy center at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear applications laboratories.
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By peterscj | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA General Conference, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear, Nuclear energy, ReNuAL, Seibersdorf
Madam Director, thank you very much. I’d like to begin with a letter that I bring from the President of the United States. I send my greetings to the delegates of the 62nd International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference. The United States strongly supports peaceful nuclear cooperation. This includes American investments in IAEA programs, ...
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By peterscj | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: Speeches, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Iran's nuclear program, JCPOA, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, North Korea, nuclear, Nuclear Safety, nuclear security, nuclear terrorism, ReNuAL, Safeguards, Seibersdorf
Chair, The United States thanks the Director General for his latest report on the implementation of safeguards in Syria, and for the Secretariat’s continued professionalism in addressing Syria’s longstanding safeguards noncompliance in the face of persistent obstruction by the Assad regime and its patrons.
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By peterscj | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, NPT, nuclear, Safeguards, Syria
Since this Board last convened, the international community has had reason for cautious optimism concerning the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK, as agreed to by Chairman Kim. The summit meetings between the United States and the DPRK, and the Republic of Korea and the DPRK, opened up new possibilities for a diplomatic resolution ...
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By peterscj | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: DPRK, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, North Korea, nuclear, Safeguards
The United States welcomes the Director General’s clear and concise report on the Implementation of State-level Safeguards Approaches for States under Integrated Safeguards – Experience Gained and Lessons Learned (GOV/2018/20), as well as the Secretariat’s technical briefing for Member States last month on this same matter. The Director General’s report fully responds to the request ...
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By peterscj | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear, Safeguards, SLC
The United States welcomes the Director General’s August 30 report on verification and monitoring in Iran. We once again extend our appreciation to the Director General, the Deputy Director General for Safeguards, and their staff, for their continued professionalism and dedication in carrying out their responsibilities in Iran. The Director General’s thorough and professional reporting ...
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By peterscj | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Iran's nuclear program, JCPOA, nuclear, Safeguards
The United States thanks the Secretariat for its useful report on the IAEA’s activities related to nuclear science, technology, and applications in 2017. We look forward to the November 2018 Nuclear Science and Technology Ministerial Conference, an event that will allow the Agency to highlight the successes mentioned in the DG’s report and to identify ...
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By peterscj | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, NPT, nuclear, Nuclear energy, Nuclear power, nuclear science, ReNuAL, Seibersdorf, SMRs, Sterile Insect Technique
The IAEA’s Division of Nuclear Security continues to provide critical assistance to Member States and plays a central role in coordinating international efforts to strengthen nuclear security worldwide. The 2018 Nuclear Security Report clearly demonstrates how much work one division can accomplish in assisting Member States to access the many benefits of peaceful uses of ...
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By peterscj | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: CPPNM, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear, nuclear security
The United States takes this opportunity to thank the Director General and the Secretariat for the Agency’s accomplishments in the field of nuclear safety. We endorse the Secretariat’s recommendation that the Board of Governors consider and take note of this report.
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By peterscj | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear, Nuclear Safety
We appreciate the efforts of the Secretariat to be responsive to concerns of Member States in presenting a draft budget update. At this time we would like to make some comments based on our general support for cost savings and efficiencies in support of the goal of zero nominal growth in international organization budgets.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency
The United States thanks the Office of Internal Oversight Services for its Internal Audit of the Agency’s practices. We would like to direct our attention to particular areas that have been identified for improvement.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency
The fiscal health of the IAEA is integral to the well-being of its operations. We were pleased to see that the 2017 Financial Statements, as well as the Report of the External Auditor, confirm the organization’s responsible stewardship of the resources that we all provide.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 5-9, 2018 Agenda Item 7: Any Other Business U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Madam Chair, For the sake of efficiency, please let me address a number of issues under AOB in one consolidated statement. I apologize in advance for its length. As ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, International Gender Champions
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 5-9, 2018 Agenda Item 5(c) Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chair, The United States thanks the Director General for his update, and for his commitment to addressing ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Syria
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 5-9, 2018 Agenda Item 5 (b) Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea U.S. Statement as delivered by IAEA Counselor Keith Andertonn Thank you, Madam Chair. As we recall the strong resolution on the DPRK adopted at the last General Conference, the ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: DPRK, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, North Korea
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 5-9, 2018 Agenda Item Number 2(a) and 2(b) Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear, Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety: Nuclear Safety Review 2018 Draft Safety Requirements: Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 2018 Edition Ruthenium-106 U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’affaires ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 5 March, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency
Cancer and cancer-related diseases claim the lives of eight million people worldwide each year. Fourteen million new cases of cancer are diagnosed annually, and more than 60% of those cases occur in low and middle-income countries, where treatment capacities are limited and resources already scarce. February 4 is
World Cancer Day , a day when we shine a spotlight ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 1 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Science & Tech | Tags: Cancer, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Technical Cooperation
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting November 23-24, 2017 Agenda Item 6: Any Other Business U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairperson, For the sake of efficiency, please let me address a number of issues under AOB in one consolidated statement. I apologize in advance for its length. First, ...
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By picotwa | 24 November, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Israel, Middle East Nuclear Weapons Free Zone, Nuclear energy, Nuclear power, Nuclear Safety, nuclear security, Women in Nuclear
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting November 23-24, 2017 Agenda Item 4(c) Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairperson, The United States thanks the Director General for his update on Syria and for his steadfast commitment to addressing ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 24 November, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Syria
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting November 23-24, 2017 Agenda Item 4 (b) Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Thank you, Mr. Chairperson. The United States welcomes the resolution on the DPRK adopted at this year’s General Conference. ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 23 November, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Statements | Tags: DPRK, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Non-proliferation, Non-proliferation Treaty, North Korea, Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting November 23-24, 2017 Agenda Item 3 Verification and Monitoring in Iran U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairperson, The United States welcomes the Director General’s November 13 report that the IAEA continues to verify and monitor Iran’s implementation of all ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 23 November, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Iran's nuclear program, Non-proliferation, Non-proliferation Treaty, Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting November 23-24, 2017 Agenda Item 2 Technical Cooperation: Report of the Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairperson, The United States would like to express its sincere sympathy and condolences to those affected by the recent earthquake ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 23 November, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Statements | Tags: Development, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency
IAEA Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee Meeting November 20-22, 2017 Agenda Item 2 Technical Cooperation: The Agency’s Proposed Program for 2018-2019 U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. IAEA Counselor Keith Anderton Mr. Chairman, The United States commends the Department of Technical Cooperation, under Deputy Director General Yang’s leadership, for its work with Member ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency
IAEA Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee Meeting November 20-22, 2017 Agenda Item 3 Evaluation of Technical Cooperation Activities in 2017 U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. IAEA Counselor Keith Anderton Mr. Chairman, As have others, the United States thanks the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), under the leadership of Director Carsten Meyer, ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Peaceful Uses Initiative
International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st Century Abu Dhabi, UAE 30 October–1 November 2017 October 31, 2017 Edward McGinnis Acting Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy United States Department of Energy U.S. National Statement As Prepared Introduction On behalf of the United States Government, and in particular Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Science & Tech, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Nuclear energy, Nuclear power
International Atomic Energy Agency 61st IAEA General Conference 18-22 September 2017 U.S. National Statement U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Thank you, Ambassador Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson. Congratulations on your election as President of this Conference. I also want to thank Director General Amano for his outstanding service. Since 2009, the IAEA has ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 26 September, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Iran's nuclear program, JCPOA, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, North Korea, nuclear, Nuclear Safety, nuclear security, nuclear terrorism, ReNuAL, Safeguards, Seibersdorf
International Atomic Energy Agency 61st IAEA General Conference 18-22 September 2017 US Remarks on the Adoption of the 2017 DPRK GC Resolution Nicole Shampaine, Chargé d’affaires U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Madame President, The United States welcomes the unanimous adoption of this year’s general conference resolution on the implementation of safeguards in the ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 26 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: DPRK, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, North Korea, nuclear
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 9: Any Other Business U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairman, For the sake of efficiency, I would like to address a number of issues under AOB in one consolidated statement. I apologize in advance for its length. ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, NPT, nuclear, Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 4 (b) Nuclear Security Plan U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairman, First, let me tell you how pleased we were to hear from a number of Member States on Monday and Tuesday about how much they value ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 14 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear, nuclear security
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 8(b) (ii) Women in the Secretariat U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affairs a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr Chairman, We remain concerned about the underrepresentation of women in the Agency’s professional and higher categories. At the same time, we acknowledge and appreciate ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 14 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Women in STEM
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 8(a) Application of IAEA Safeguards in the Middle East U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States thanks the Director General for his clear and factual report on the “Application of IAEA ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 14 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear, Safeguards
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 7(b) Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairman, The United States thanks the Director General for his report on the implementation of safeguards ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Syria
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 6 Verification and Monitoring in Iran U.S. Statement as Delivered by Chargé d’Affaires Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairman, The United States once again extends its appreciation to the Director General, the Deputy Director General for Safeguards, and their staff for their excellent ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Iran's nuclear program, Safeguards
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 5 Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications U.S. Statement as delivered by Counselor for IAEA Affairs Keith Anderton Mr. Chairman, The Director General’s report on “Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications” describes ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: Development, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting September 11-15, 2017 Agenda Item 4 (a) Nuclear Security U.S. Statement as delivered by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nicole Shampaine Mr. Chairman, The United States remains committed to working with the IAEA and its Member States to ensure that nuclear materials and facilities remain secure. Together our ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear, nuclear security
Nicole Shampaine, Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna, delivered the U.S. statement on nuclear safety to the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors during its session in September 2017.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear, Nuclear Safety
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 12-16, 2017 Agenda Item 11: Any Other Business U.S. Statement As Delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, first, the United States welcomes the progress achieved over the past year to strengthen the global nuclear security framework. ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 22 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, nu
IAEA & Arms Control Section Interns Visiting the Plant Breeding Lab (from left to right – Elizabeth Philipps, Maria Dudenhoeffer, Zachary Wong) Going on a field trip with ambassadors and diplomats from other countries to nuclear applications laboratories in the Austrian countryside was certainly not something I expected to do as part of my U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: IAEA, Intern, Intern Corner, International Atomic Energy Agency, ReNuAL, Seibersdorf
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 12-16, 2017 Agenda Item 4 Report of the Program and Budget Committee U.S. Statement as delivered by Ike Reed, Alternate Permanent Representative Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We appreciate the efforts of the Budget Working Group Co-chairs, the distinguished Ambassadors of Denmark and Brazil and of the Secretariat to ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 14 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 12-16, 2017 Agenda Item 2 The Annual Report for 2016 U.S. Statement – As Delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you very much Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, Since this is the first time I am taking the floor today I hope you ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 12 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, JCPOA, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Nuclear Safety, ReNuAL, Safeguards, SDGs, Seibersdorf, Sustainable Development Goals
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA? You might have heard of it called “the UN’s nuclear watchdog,” for its important work verifying that countries’ nuclear programs remain exclusively peaceful. Would you be surprised to learn it also does development work to ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Science & Tech | Tags: Development, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, ReNuAL, Sustainable Development Goals, Technical Cooperation
IAEA Technical Cooperation Conference Session 4 Panel Discussion June 1, 2017 Remarks by Andrew Schofer, Chargé d’affaires a.i., U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Question: In 1958, at the first IAEA General Conference, the USA made an important contribution to support fellowship training and the fielding of experts to developing countries–to the first ever ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Chargé D’Affaires, News, Science & Tech, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Peaceful Uses Initiative, ReNuAL, Technical Cooperation
In 1953, then U.S. President Eisenhower, in his famous “Atoms for Peace” speech called for “fissionable material [to] be allocated to serve the peaceful pursuits of mankind.” Since then, the United States has been a leader in international civil nuclear cooperation and in facilitating access to nuclear technologies to those who need it most. On ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: Science & Tech | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear, Science, Sustainable Development Goals
Statement by the United States in Cluster 3: Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy First Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Statement by Andrew Schofer Charge d’Affaires a.i., U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, May 9, ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 9 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA Action Plan on Nuclear Safety, IAEA Nuclear Security Fund, International Atomic Energy Agency, Non-proliferation, Non-proliferation Treaty, Nuclear power, Nuclear Safety, nuclear security, ReNuAL, Technical Cooperation, Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 9: Any Other Business U.S. Statements as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Mr. Chairman, I am taking the floor to address several items under any other business. The United States welcomes the progress achieved over the past year to ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 9 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Middle East Nuclear Weapons Free Zone, NPT
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 8 Appointment of the Director General U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Mr. Chairman. The United States is pleased to join the consensus decision of the Board in endorsing Yukiya Amano to serve as Director General for the term ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 8 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 5(b) Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States remains resolute in its condemnation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s constant stream of ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 8 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: DPRK, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, North Korea
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 5(c) Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you Chair, The United States thanks the Director General for his update and for his ongoing commitment to addressing Syria’s ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 8 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Syria
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 4 Verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you Mr. Chairman, The United States extends its appreciation to the Director General for his February 24th report on Iran’s ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Safeguards
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 3 Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications Nuclear Technology Review 2017 U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you, Mr. Chairman, The United States remains a strong supporter of the application of peaceful ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: Development, IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, Millenium Development Goals, Sustainable Development Goals
IAEA Board of Governors Meeting March 06-10, 2017 Agenda Item 2b Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources: Guidance on the Management of Disused Radioactive Sources U.S. Statement as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew J. Schofer Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States fully supports and endorses ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear security
