On Tuesday, 15 October, during the United Nations General Assembly’s review of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) annual report, Mr. Benjamin Valli, Counsellor at Monaco’s Permanent Representation to the United Nations, reaffirmed the Principality’s steadfast support for the IAEA and its staff.
Highlighting Monaco’s long-standing commitment to nuclear safety and security, Mr. Valli emphasized the crucial role played by the IAEA and its teams on the ground. He referenced the Principality’s continuous support, since 2007, for the IAEA’s efforts to combat cancer, and confirmed that the Prince’s Government would extend financial support for the Rays of Hope initiative for an additional two years.
Mr. Valli also commended the technical cooperation and capacity-building efforts provided by the agency to member states, including the work of the Marine Environment Laboratories, which have been hosted in Monaco since 1961.
He concluded by expressing Monaco’s gratitude to IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and his team for their dedication and professionalism in carrying out their sensitive missions worldwide.
What is the IAEA?
The International Atomic Energy Agency is an intergovernmental organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.
What does the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) do?
The IAEA strengthens the global nuclear safety and security framework. It identifies and promotes best practices and safety standards and implements programs to assist states in applying these standards. The IAEA is also a key player in the effort to prevent nuclear terrorism.
Is IAEA part of UN?
The IAEA is an autonomous international organization within the United Nations system. It partners with more than a dozen UN organizations, thereby helping extend the reach of its services.
Source: Press Release, Monaco Government
