IAEA BoG – U.S. on Any Other Business Consolidated Statement
U.S. statement under Any Other Business, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott to the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting on November 20, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in Syria
U.S. statement on Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in Syria, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott to the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting on November 19, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Application of Safeguards in the DPRK
U.S. statement on Application of Safeguards in the DPRK, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott to the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting on November 19, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Verification and Monitoring in Iran
U.S. statement on Verification and Monitoring in Iran, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott to the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting on November 18, 2020. Read More»
IAEA TACC: U.S. on the Evaluation of Technical Cooperation Activities in 2020
As delivered at the IAEA Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee Meeting, Vienna, Austria, November 17, 2020. Read More»
PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Support for nuclear technologies improves and saves lives around the world
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. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Any Other Business
U.S. Statement on Any Other Business, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 12 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sept. 17, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on the Application of IAEA Safeguards in the Middle East
U.S. Statement on Application of IAEA Safeguards in the Middle East, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 10 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sept. 17, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Nuclear Verification: NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran
U.S. Statement on Nuclear Verification: NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 9(c) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sep. 16, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on NPT Safeguards Implementation in Syria
U.S. Statement on Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic, as delivered under Agenda Item 9(b) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sept.16, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on the Application of Safeguards in the DPRK
U.S. Statement on Application of Safeguards in the DPRK, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 9(a) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sept.16, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Verification and Monitoring in Iran
U.S. Statement on [?], as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 8 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sept. 16, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications
U.S. Statement on Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 7 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sept. 15, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Nuclear Security
U.S. Statement on Nuclear Security, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 6 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sept. 15, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Nuclear and Radiation Safety
U.S. Statement on Nuclear and Radiation Safety, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 5 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sept. 14, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on the Program Performance Report for 2018-2019
U.S. Statement on the Program Performance Report for 2018-2019, as delivered by Alternate Permanent Representative Louis L. Bono under Agenda Item 4 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sep. 14, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on the ZODIAC Project
U.S. Statement on the Zoonotic Disease Integrated Action (ZODIAC) Project, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 3 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sept. 14, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Applications for Membership of the Agency
U.S. Statement on Applications for Membership of the Agency, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 2 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Sept. 14, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on the Iran Safeguards Resolution
U.S. Explanation of Vote Statement on the Iran Safeguards Resolution, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Jun. 19, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Any Other Business
U.S. Statement on Any Other Business, as submitted to the Board under Agenda Item 11 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Jun. 18, 2020. Read More»
The United States at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, March 9 – 12, 2020
The IAEA Board of Governors meets June 15 – 19. Click here for the U.S. statements. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on IAEA Efforts During the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Statement on IAEA Efforts During the COVID-19 Pandemic, as delivered by Alternate Permanent Representative Keith Anderton under Agenda Item 10 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Jun. 17, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in Syria
U.S. Statement on Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in Syria, as as submitted to the Board under Agenda Item 6(d) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Jun. 17, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on the Application of Safeguards in the DPRK
U.S. Statement on Nuclear Verification – Application of Safeguards in the DPRK, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 6(c) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Jun. 17, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on the Safeguards Implementation Report for 2019
U.S. Statement on the Safeguards Implementation Report for 2019, as delivered by Alternate Permanent Representative Keith Anderton under Agenda Item 6(b) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Jun. 16, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Verification and Monitoring in Iran
U.S. Statement on Verification and Monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran in Light of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 5 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Jun. 16, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on the Report of the Program and Budget Committee
U.S. Statement on the Report of the Program and Budget Committee, as delivered by Alternate Permanent Representative Keith Anderton under Agenda Item 4 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Jun. 16, 2020. Read More»
PRESS STATEMENT: Additional U.S. Foreign Assistance Builds Upon U.S. Leadership in the Global COVID-19 Response
As we work together to defeat the coronavirus at home, the United States stands with our global partners in their time of need, as we always have. A healthier world means a healthier United States. Read More»
UPDATE: The United States is Continuing to Lead the Response to COVID-19
Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More»
PRESS RELEASE: U.S. announces additional $5 million in funding to IAEA to Combat COVID-19 Outbreak
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»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Implementation of NPT Safeguards in Iran
U.S. Statement on the NPT Safeguards Agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 6(e) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 11, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on NPT Implementation in Syria
U.S. Statement on Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic, as delivered by Alternate Permanent Representative Keith Anderton under Agenda Item 6(d) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 11, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Safeguards in DPRK
U.S. Statement on the Application of Safeguards in the DPRK, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 6c at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 11, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Conclusion of Safeguards Agreements and of Additional Protocols with Eritrea
U.S. Statement on the Conclusion of Safeguards Agreements and of Additional Protocols, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 6(a) at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. ??, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Verification and Monitoring in Iran
U.S. Statement on Verification and Monitoring in Iran, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 5 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 11, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Strengthening IAEA Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications Activities
U.S. Statement on Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 4 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 10, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on the Nuclear Safety Review 2020
U.S. Statement on Nuclear and Radiation Safety: Nuclear Safety Review 2020, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 3 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 9, 2020. Read More»
IAEA BoG – U.S. on Application of Samoa
U.S. Statement on Applications for Membership of the Agency, as delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott under Agenda Item 2 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Mar. 9, 2020. Read More»
2020 COPUOS STSC – U.S on Global Navigation Satellite Systems
As delivered by David Turner at the 2020 COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, Agenda Item 10, “Recent Developments in Global Navigation Satellite Systems”. Read More»
2020 COPUOS STSC – U.S. on Near-Earth Objects
As delivered by Kevin Conole at the 2020 COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, Agenda Item 12, “Near-Earth Objects”. Read More»
2020 COPUOS STSC – U.S. on Space and Global Health
As delivered by Kevin Conole at the 2020 COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, Agenda Item 16, “Space and Global Health”. Read More»
2020 COPUOS STSC – U.S. on Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space
As delivered by Kevin Conole at the 2020 COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, Agenda Item 15, “Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space”. Read More»
USA at the 2020 COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee
USA at the 2020 COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee From Monday, February 3rd, to Friday, February 14th, delegations from around 100 countries gathered in Vienna, Austria for the 57th session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) Scientific and Technical Subcommittee (STSC). The STSC meets for two weeks every year to discuss questions ... Read More»
Media Note: United States reaches $100 million milestone in total contributions to IAEA Peaceful Uses Initiative
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 ... Read More»
National Statement at the 2019 CND
U.S. National Statement Statement at the High Level Segment of the 62nd Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. Read More»
Media Note: Assistant Secretary Kirsten D. Madison Travel to Vienna, Austria
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 ... Read More»
U.S. on the Application of Safeguards in the DPRK at the IAEA BoG, Agenda Item 5(c)
Statement under Agenda Item 5(c): Application of Safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Read More»
U.S. on the Nuclear Technology Review at the IAEA BoG, Agenda Item 3
Statement under Agenda Item 3: Nuclear Technology Review Read More»
U.S. on Nuclear Safety at the IAEA BoG, Agenda Item 2(a) & (b)
Statement under Agenda Item 2(a) and (b): Strengthening the Agency’s Activities Related to Nuclear, Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety: Nuclear Safety Review 2018 and Draft Safety Requirements: Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 2018 Edition. Read More»
Deputy Secretary Brouillette Meets With International Atomic Energy Agency
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»
Statement from the President on NASA Day of Remembrance
The loss of the courageous crews from Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia was not in vain. As Americans, our unwavering commitment to continue their heroic journey is unparalleled in the history of human exploration. We will continue to move forward and reach for new heights. We will persevere. And by doing so, we will lead ... Read More»
A Proclamation: National African American History Month, 2019
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U.S. National Statement at the opening of the reconvened sixty-first session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Thank you, Madam Chair. Before I begin my comments on the CND, I would like to note that today is a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States and our embassies and missions around the world, in honor of my country’s 41st President, George H.W. Bush. I thank those of you who have expressed ... Read More»
U.S. National Statement at the Intergovernmental Expert Group Meeting on International Challenges Posed by the Non-Medical Use of Synthetic Opioids
Thank you, Chair, for offering me the floor to speak on such an important topic. Thank you to the UNODC Secretariat for supporting preparations for this expert meeting, which the Commission requested last year in Resolution 61/8 to learn more about the challenges posed by the non-medical use of synthetic opioids and to propose core ... Read More»
U.S. National Statement at the IAEA Nuclear Science and Technology Ministerial Conference
Nuclear Technical Cooperation: Benefits from the Nonproliferation Regime for the Developing World Distinguished Co-Chairs, Excellencies, and ladies and gentlemen, the United States is pleased to attend this conference, for as we all approach the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), it is very important to ... Read More»
Op-Ed: The Trump administration is taking bold action to combat the evil of human trafficking
Washington Post Opinions: The Trump administration is taking bold action to combat the evil of human trafficking By Ivanka Trump November 29 Ivanka Trump serves as adviser to the president of the United States. Read More»
Press Release: United States Announces $3.18 Million to Support IAEA’s ReNuAL Project and Efforts to Combat Mosquito-Borne Diseases
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 ... Read More»
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»
Media Note: Assistant Secretary Kevin E. Moley Travel to Belgium and Austria
Assistant Secretary Kevin E. Moley Travel to Belgium and Austria Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Kevin E. Moley will travel to Brussels, Belgium, and Vienna, Austria from November 14 to November 20. In Brussels, Assistant Secretary Moley will participate in the Meeting of Executive Managers of International Organizations at the NATO Headquarters. ... Read More»
Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities
Read the State Department’s new report detailing the scope of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. Read the Report Read More»
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump is Taking Action to End Human Trafficking
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REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT “GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION ON THE WORLD DRUG PROBLEM” EVENT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for being here this morning. It is a great honor to address you on an issue that affects every nation across the globe: the world drug problem. And a big problem it is. The scourge of drug addiction continues to claim too many lives in the United States and in ... Read More»
Remarks by The Hon. Christopher A. Ford at the Vienna Center for Disarmament & Non-Proliferation: “Nonproliferation Lessons Learned”
Good day, everyone, and thank you for the kind introduction, Laura. This being the 50th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), it’s a big year for thinking about the NPT and its future. As we all do that thinking, we at the U.S. State Department have emphasized the importance ... Read More»
VCDNP Seminar Invitation – Non-Proliferation Lessons Learned with Dr. Christopher Ford
The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) cordially invites you to attend a seminar by Dr. Christopher A. Ford, Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation at the U.S. Department of State, entitled “Non-Proliferation Lessons Learned,” followed by a discussion and Q&A. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, 19 September 2018, from 13:15to 14:45 in ... Read More»
Press Release: Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces $1.1 million contribution to power IAEA labs
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. Read More»
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
The United States welcomes the Director General’s clear and concise report on the Implementation of State-level Safeguards Approaches for States under Integrated Safeguards – Experience Gained and Lessons Learned (GOV/2018/20), as well as the Secretariat’s technical briefing for Member States last month on this same matter. The Director General’s report fully responds to the request ... Read More»
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»
U.S. Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors: Nuclear Security
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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