This contribution follows a previous contribution of $1.0 million that the United States gave to the IAEA to provide training and procure COVID-19 diagnosis and biosafety equipment.
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By peterscj | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements | Tags: Covid-19, IAEA, nuclear
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced today in Washington that the United States is supporting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements | Tags: Covid-19, IAEA, nuclear
U.S. Statement on the NPT Safeguards Agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 6(e) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 11, 2020.
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By peterscj | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Board of Governors, BoG, BoG Implementation of NPT Safeguards in Iran, BoG Statements, IAEA, nuclear
U.S. Statement on Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic, as delivered by Alternate Permanent Representative Keith Anderton under Agenda Item 6(d) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 11, 2020.
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By peterscj | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Board of Governors, BoG, BoG NPT Implementation in Syria, BoG Statements, IAEA, nuclear
U.S. Statement on the Application of Safeguards in the DPRK, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 6c at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 11, 2020.
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By peterscj | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Board of Governors, BoG, BoG Safeguards in DPRK, BoG Statements, IAEA, nuclear
U.S. Statement on the Conclusion of Safeguards Agreements and of Additional Protocols, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 6(a) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. ??, 2020.
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By peterscj | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Board of Governors, BoG, BoG Statements, Eritrea, IAEA, nuclear
U.S. Statement on Verification and Monitoring in Iran, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 5 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 11, 2020.
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By peterscj | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Board of Governors, BoG, BoG Statements, BoG Verification and Monitoring in Iran, IAEA, nuclear
Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, Statements | Tags: NPT, nuclear
U.S. Statement on Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 4 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 10, 2020.
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By peterscj | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Board of Governors, BoG, BoG Statements, BoG Strengthening IAEA Activities, IAEA, nuclear
U.S. Statement on Nuclear and Radiation Safety: Nuclear Safety Review 2020, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 3 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 9, 2020.
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By peterscj | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Board of Governors, BoG, BoG Nuclear Safety and Radiation Review, BoG Statements, IAEA, nuclear
U.S. Statement on Applications for Membership of the Agency, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 2 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 9, 2020.
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By peterscj | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Board of Governors, BoG, BoG Applications for Membership, BoG Statements, IAEA, nuclear
The first IAEA Board of Governors meeting of 2020 takes place March 9 – 13. Click here for the U.S. statements.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Board of Governors, BoG, IAEA, nuclear
ISN A/S Chris Ford's Foreign Press Center Briefing on the 50th Anniversary of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Mar. 5, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, Statements | Tags: NPT Treaty, nuclear
Op-ed by Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty, Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 12 February, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, Statements | Tags: IAEA, ICONS, nuclear, nuclear security
Since the 2016 International Atomic Energy Agency ICONS, the United States has strengthened nuclear and radioactive material security.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 10 February, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: IAEA, ICONS, nuclear, nuclear security
As delivered by Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette at the 2020 IAEA Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS).
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 10 February, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, Statements | Tags: IAEA, ICONS, nuclear, nuclear security
On January 30, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration allocated $500,000 to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to enhance the quality of cancer treatment in Egypt.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Science & Tech | Tags: Cancer, Cancer Treatment, Egypt, IAEA, nuclear
U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria February 4, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE World Cancer Day 2020 – The United States Fights Cancer with Contributions to the IAEA The United States is leading the fight against cancer with contributions to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) totaling more than $6.8 million since 2016 ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Science & Tech | Tags: Cancer, IAEA, nuclear, World Cancer Day
On January 2, 2020, the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna allocated $226,000 in U.S. funding to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to help establish a radiotherapy center to provide treatment to cancer patients in Sierra Leone.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Science & Tech | Tags: Cancer, nuclear, Peaceful Uses Initiative
U.S. Statement on Agenda Item 4: Nuclear Security.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 9 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Wolcott, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, Jackie Wolcott, nuclear, nuclear security
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
Madam Chair, I would like to extend my appreciation to the Friends of the Rapporteur for their work in preparing this year’s Report of the Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee (TACC) for the Board’s approval. The United States appreciated the opportunity to serve as Rapporteur on behalf of the North America Group, and we would ...
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By peterscj | 22 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: IAEA, IAEA board of governors, nuclear, Peaceful Uses Initiative, Technical Cooperation
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 want to highlight our appreciation for the Secretariat’s continued efforts in strengthening the Agency’s readiness to play an important role in verifying the dismantling of the DPRK’s nuclear program.
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 6 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: DPRK, IAEA, IAEA board of governors, North Korea, nuclear, Safeguards
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(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) 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. Chairman. The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the DPRK’s unlawful nuclear and ballistic ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Statements | Tags: DPRK, North Korea, nuclear, Nuclear Test, Nuclear Tests, Nuclear Weapons
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
Please find below statements on recent developments in North Korea by President Trump and senior U.S. Government Officials. Press Releases: Remarks at the UN Security Council Ministerial Meeting on D.P.R.K. 12/15/2017 11:27 AM EST Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State United Nations New York City December 15, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good afternoon and ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 5 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, East Asia & Pacific, Key Officials, News, President Donald Trump | Tags: DPRK, North Korea, nuclear, nuclear security
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 General Debate First Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons As Delivered by Ambassador Robert A. Wood Permanent Representative of the United States to the Conference on Disarmament Vienna, May 2, 2017 ...
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By U.S. Mission UNVIE | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Statements | Tags: Disarmament, Non-proliferation, nuclear
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