In a diplomatic victory, World recognises Pakistan as a responsible nuclear armed state
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VIENNA - Pakistan elected as member of board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reveals that World has recognised Pakistan as the responsible nuclear state.
Out of its 170 members, the board comprises of 35 out of which 11 are elected for a two-year yearm to the IAEA’s board of governors every two years.
A Pakistani delegation led by Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Muhammad Naeem also attended the IAEA’s meeting where the election was held in Vienna, Austria.
Being elected as a member of the IAEA’s board of governors is a major diplomatic achievement for Pakistan. The election also acts as a means of recognition of the country’s status as a responsible nuclear power state.
Pakistan has been elected 19 times to the Board of Governors in the past and has played a crucial part in the formulation of the agency’s policies and programmes.
The IAEA is an international organisation that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.
With its headquarters in Vienna, the IAEA reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.
Pakistan is a founding member of the IAEA and has enjoyed a mutually beneficial collaboration with the agency on peaceful uses of nuclear energy.