VIENNA – Pakistan has once again been elected as member of board ofgovernors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the next twoyears, Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday.
Out of its 170 members, the board comprises of 35 out of which 11 areelected for a two-year yearm to the IAEA’s board of governors every twoyears.
A Pakistani delegation led by Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy CommissionMuhammad Naeem also attended the IAEA’s meeting where the election was heldin Vienna, Austria.
Being elected as a member of the IAEA’s board of governors is a majordiplomatic achievement for Pakistan. The election also acts as a means ofrecognition of the country’s status as a responsible nuclear power state.
Pakistan has been elected 19 times to the Board of Governors in the pastand has played a crucial part in the formulation of the agency’s policiesand programmes.
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The IAEA is an international organisation that seeks to promote thepeaceful use of nuclear energy, and inhibit its use for any militarypurpose, including nuclear weapons.
With its headquarters in Vienna, the IAEA reports to both the UnitedNations General Assembly and Security Council.
Pakistan is a founding member of the IAEA and has enjoyed a mutuallybeneficial collaboration with the agency on peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
