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IAEA BoG – U.S. on Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in Syria
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IAEA BoG – U.S. on the Application of Safeguards in the DPRK
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PRESS STATEMENT: Additional U.S. Foreign Assistance Builds Upon U.S. Leadership in the Global COVID-19 Response
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IAEA BoG – U.S. on Verification and Monitoring in Iran
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IAEA BoG – U.S. on Strengthening IAEA Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications Activities
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IAEA BoG – U.S. on the Nuclear Safety Review 2020
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IAEA BoG – U.S. on Application of Samoa
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2020 COPUOS STSC – U.S on Global Navigation Satellite Systems
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2020 COPUOS STSC – U.S. on Near-Earth Objects
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2020 COPUOS STSC – U.S. on Space and Global Health
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2020 COPUOS STSC – U.S. on Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space
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National Statement at the 2019 CND
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U.S. National Statement at the Intergovernmental Expert Group Meeting on International Challenges Posed by the Non-Medical Use of Synthetic Opioids
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U.S. National Statement at the IAEA Nuclear Science and Technology Ministerial Conference
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Op-Ed: The Trump administration is taking bold action to combat the evil of human trafficking
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Press Release: United States Announces $3.18 Million to Support IAEA’s ReNuAL Project and Efforts to Combat Mosquito-Borne Diseases
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U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors: Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic
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 ... Read More»
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors: Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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 ... Read More»
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors: Verification and Monitoring in Iran
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 ... Read More»
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors: Report of the Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee 2018
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 ... Read More»
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Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities
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Remarks by The Hon. Christopher A. Ford at the Vienna Center for Disarmament & Non-Proliferation: “Nonproliferation Lessons Learned”
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Press Release: Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces $1.1 million contribution to power IAEA labs
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U.S. National Statement to the 62nd IAEA General Conference
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, ... Read More»
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors: Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic
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. Read More»
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors: Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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 ... Read More»
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors: Implementation of State-level Safeguards Approaches for States under Integrated Safeguards
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U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors: Verification and Monitoring in Iran
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 ... Read More»
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors: Strengthening the Agency’s Activities related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications
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 ... Read More»
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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 ... Read More»
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors: Measures to Strengthen International Cooperation in Nuclear, Radiation, Transport & Waste Safety
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. Read More»
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