Argentina’s Rafael Grossi was re-elected as head of the UN nuclear agency

Argentina’s Rafael Grossi was re-elected Monday as director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear agency, for another four-year term. This was reported by Vilawan Mangklatanakul, president of the IAEA General Conference, which this week celebrates its 67th edition at the agency’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Grossi has led the body since 2019.” I began my comment by expressing gratitude for my re-election and the trust placed in my service. Now even more motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic than in 2019, ready to continue facing global challenges as Director General of this remarkable institution,” Grossi said at the beginning of his speech at the conference. The 67th #IAEAGC has begun.
Started my remarks expressing gratitude for my reelection and trust placed in my service. Now even more motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic than in 2019, ready to continue facing global challenges as Director General of this remarkable institution. pic.twitter.com/MCNj9GFTMJ— Rafael MarianoGrossi (@rafaelmgrossi) September 25, 2023 He added that “70 years after the iconic speech of [Dwight] Eisenhower – former President of the United States – ‘Atoms for Peace’ at the UN General Assembly, the IAEA is a testament to this vision, actively contributing to peace, security and sustainable development.” I believe in the IAEA’s potential for peace, stability and progress. More than ever. The execution of our program is proof of this. Let’s continue working together for ‘Atoms for Peace and Development'”, concluded who was Argentine ambassador to Austria between 2013 and 2019.Rafael Grossi, met with Vladimir Putin in October last year. Photo: AP. In October last year, Grossi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid bombing of Zaporizhia, Ukraine, home to the continent’s largest nuclear power plant, as part of the ongoing war.

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