Ambassador Jackie Wolcott announced today the allocation of just over $1,013,000 in U.S. funding for the IAEA Nuclear Sciences and Applications Environment Laboratories in Monaco to study ocean acidification and degraded marine ecosystems.
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Ambassador Wolcott announced on Monday that the United States is committed to providing $50 million in voluntary contributions to the IAEA through 2024 to support the IAEA’s Peaceful Uses Initiative.
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Today, the Missions to the United Nations of the United States, Peru, and Sierra Leone co-sponsored an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 20th anniversary of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children.
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This allocation is in addition to the over $17 million provided by the United States since 2014 to support earlier phases of ReNuAL, bringing total U.S. support for IAEA laboratory renovations to approximately $23 million.
Read More» The United States contributes millions of dollars each year to support the IAEA’s work to promote the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.
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The United States is allocating an additional $1.9 million to the IAEA’s Network of Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratories (VETLAB) in Africa and Asia.
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is allocating $200,000 in funding to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to enhance radiotherapy services in Libya.
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is allocating $1 million in funding to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to help Egypt enhance radiation therapy for cancer patients through the provision of a medical linear accelerator, or “LINAC.”
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is allocating $1.3 million in funding to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to assist Mexico in improving cancer management through the provision of a medical linear accelerator, or “LINAC.”
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Thanks to a contribution of the U.S. Mission, winners will travel to the U.S. in 2021 to meet with representatives of the space industry and attend Adult Space Camp, organised by the University of Alabama, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
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Office of the State Department Spokesperson August 21, 2020 The United States is leading the global response to COVID-19 with foreign assistance funding. The U.S. Government (USG) has allocated $20.5 billion for the development of vaccines and therapeutics, preparedness efforts, and other foreign assistance. Our global efforts build upon decades of U.S. investment in life-saving …
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INTERVIEW MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE VIENNA, AUSTRIA BELVEDERE PALACE AUGUST 14, 2020 QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, both countries, the U.S. and Austria, are willing to make a new deal, a new partnership. What kind of partnership could that be – there are obstacles. Austria is dealing with Huawei, is interested in a deal with Nord Stream 2, and this is all …
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REMARKS TO THE PRESS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE BELVEDERE PALACE VIENNA, AUSTRIA AUGUST 14, 2020 MODERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome you to the press conference in the Belvedere on the occasion of the visit of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Vienna. Following the statement of the two ministers, there will be an opportunity …
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READOUT 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 …
Read More» These new funds will complement ongoing UNODC efforts to assist Laos in meeting global standards for the treatment and prevention of substance use disorders and help farmers create sustainable alternatives to cultivating crops that are used to produce illicit substances.
Read More» This UNODC project facilitates legitimate trade and provides border control officials with the skills to correctly identify and stop cargo consignments of interest, while confidently releasing the bulk of goods into commerce.
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PRESS STATEMENT CALE BROWN, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 6, 2020 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Prague and Pilsen, Czech Republic; Ljubljana and Lake Bled, Slovenia; Vienna, Austria; and Warsaw, Poland August 11 to August 15. While in Pilsen, Secretary Pompeo will join Foreign Minister Petricek to commemorate the liberation of Western Czechoslovakia by the U.S. …
Read More» The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is pleased to announce a $425,000 contribution to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support efforts to combat organized crime in Sierra Leone.
Read More» The U.S. contribution to this UNODC project, made official in April, will use targeted interventions to rapidly increase the number of investigations and prosecutions of human trafficking cases in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Read More» This financial contribution will help the government of Tajikistan develop a comprehensive training plan to build capacities of law enforcement bodies to investigate and prosecute organized criminal groups engaged in narcotics trafficking.
Read More» U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria June 15, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Supports Environmentally Friendly Technique to Control Disease Transmitting Mosquitoes U.S. Ambassador to International Organizations in Vienna Jackie Wolcott announced today that the United States is allocating $733,500 to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the development and validation of the sterile-insect …
Read More» U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria June 15, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Supports Creation of Tsetse-free Zones in Senegal U.S. Ambassador to International Organizations in Vienna Jackie Wolcott announced today that the United States is providing $436,600 to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to improve livestock productivity in West …
Read More» U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria June 12, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. funding to UNODC supports forensic capabilities in Turkmenistan The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) announces $200,000 in funding to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support Phase …
Read More» U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria June 9, 2020 The U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna announced June 3 that it will support the Space4Youth Competition 2020, organized by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), by providing winners with a trip …
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MEDIA ADVISORY: NASA to Provide Coverage of SpaceX Commercial Crew Test Flight with Astronauts, Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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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On March 3 in Vienna, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi issued two new reports that heighten already serious concerns that the Islamic Republic of Iran is hiding its nuclear material and nuclear activities.
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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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 …
Read More» 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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IAEA Raises Deeply Troubling Issues at Special Meeting of the Board of Governors.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott on Safeguards Matters in Iran.
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U.S Announces US$316,830 to Support IAEA Nuclear Sciences and Applications Department’s Environmental Research.
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary Washington, DC October 18, 2019 Statement from the Press Secretary Congratulating NASA Astronauts Aboard the International Space Station Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronauts Christa Koch and Jessica Meir during the first all-woman spacewalk from the International …
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International Atomic Energy Agency October 18, 2019 Vienna, Austria The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are joining forces to combat childhood cancers in developing countries, where children are four times more likely to die of the disease than in high-income countries due to a lack of affordable treatment …
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U.S. Mission Partners with UNOOSA to Send Space4Youth Competition Winners to International Astronautical Congress in Washington, DC.
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U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna October 10, 2019 Vienna, Austria Millennials Gather in Vienna to Show Support for Nuclear Energy Nearly 150 young professionals gathered at the Headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna on 8 October to share their professional experiences and show their support for nuclear power as a safe, clean, and …
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U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria October 4, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Mission Partners with University of Alabama in Huntsville on “Apollo 11” Space Camp Youth Exchange The U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna has partnered with The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) to launch a new space-themed youth exchange program in honor of the Apollo 11 mission’s 50th …
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Washington, DC September 24, 2019 PRESS RELEASE Armstrong Spacesuit Statues Will Find New Homes After Baseball Season Following the National Air and Space Museum’s successful Apollo 50 initiative, “Apollo at the Park,” the full-sized statues of Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit that were displayed in 15 Major League …
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Girls Experience STEM Summer Camp at Challenger Learning Center of Colorado July 26, 2019 This week, Challenger Learning Center of Colorado in Colorado Springs hosted eight high school-aged girls (three from India, two from the Republic of Kazakhstan, and three from Senegal) at its International Girls in STEM summer camp. This experience was made …
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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. …
Read More» Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on the Passing of Director General Amano Press Statement July 22, 2019 It was with great sadness that I learned today of the passing of Yukiya Amano, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency. I join my colleagues at the State Department, in extending our deepest condolences …
Read More» 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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We must restore the longstanding nonproliferation standard of no enrichment for Iran. The United States and its allies will never allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.
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National Space Council June 6, 2019 Washington, DC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dr. Scott Pace to Attend United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Plenary to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Apollo Moon Mission Dr. Scott Pace, Executive Secretary of the National Space Council, will attend the 62nd Session of the United …
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Today, in a demonstration of the continued U.S. commitment to improved security and development in Somalia, the United States announced an $11.4 million contribution to a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) initiative to support Somalia’s policing and justice efforts. This funding will allow the UNODC to further build the capacity of the …
Read More» The United States reported today in New York that it has exceeded the $100 million milestone of overall U.S. voluntary contributions to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Peaceful Uses Initiative (PUI). This total includes a $560,000 voluntary contribution by the United States announced today to help ensure the IAEA’s new and renovated Nuclear Applications …
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Ambassador Jackie Wolcott’s Travel to Washington, DC April 2-5, 2019 Media Note U.S. Mission to International Organizations Vienna, Austria April 3, 2019 U.S. Ambassador to International Organizations in Vienna Jackie Wolcott travels to Washington, DC April 2-5, 2019 to accompany International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano in his meetings with …
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U.S. National Statement Statement at the High Level Segment of the 62nd Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
Read More» Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Kirsten D. Madison will lead the U.S. delegation to the High-Level Segment of the 62nd Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), March 14-15, in Vienna, Austria. At the CND, the United States will seek increased national action to control the illicit …
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Yesterday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette visited Vienna, Austria for the first time as Deputy Secretary to meet with leaders of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). U.S. Ambassador to International Organizations in Vienna Jackie Wolcott also participated in the meetings.
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 7, 2018 Corruption facilitates transnational crime, fuels terrorism, obstructs economic growth and development, weakens the rule of law, and undermines democracy. Ultimately, it endangers our national security. That is why, as we look ahead to International Anticorruption Day on December 9, we pledge …
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Dr. Christopher A. Ford, Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Non-Proliferation, announced $3.18 million in new U.S. voluntary contributions to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today at the Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The United States will contribute $1,701,210 to the IAEA’s Renovation …
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Press Release October 22, 2018 Vienna, Austria Ambassador Jackie Wolcott presents credentials in Vienna Ambassador Jackie Wolcott presented her credentials today in Vienna to Acting Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Juan Carlos Lentijo to become U.S. Representative to the IAEA, with the rank of Ambassador. Ambassador Wolcott will …
Read More» 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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The United States Mission to International Organizations in Vienna joins the United Nations, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and communities and organizations around the world in the commemoration of July 30 as World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights, …
Read More» INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY On Space Exploration Day, our Nation celebrates the history of American space travel, and we reaffirm our determination to continue to lead the world in the exploration and development of space. Nearly half a century ago, with great skill and courage to conquer the unknown, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins led the mission …
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Press Release March 14, 2018 Vienna, Austria U.S. Welcomes Commission on Narcotic Drugs Vote on Carfentanil The United States welcomes today’s unanimous vote at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna to add carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 10,000 times more powerful than morphine, to the list of controlled substances under the UN Single …
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UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2017 Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, met with Yukiya Amano, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today in Vienna, Austria. Ambassador Haley is in Vienna to meet with IAEA …
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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 …
Read More» Special Briefing William R. Brownfield Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Via Teleconference March 2, 2017 MS TRUDEAU: Great. Thank you, Justin, and thanks to everyone for joining us. Today’s call is on the record; there is no embargo. It is with great pleasure that I introduce the Assistant Secretary for …
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