ISLAMABAD, 20th September, 2024 (WAM) — Pakistan has been elected as a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Board of Governors (BOG) for a two-year term from 2024 to 2026.
The election, which took place at the 68th Session of the IAEA’s General Conference in Vienna, was conducted by consensus from the Middle East and South Asia region.
According to the (APP), this marks Pakistan’s 21st term on the IAEA’s Board of Governors, underscoring its long-standing commitment to the agency’s objectives in promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy. A spokesperson from the Foreign Office remarked that Pakistan’s election reflects its positive contributions to the IAEA’s policies and programs.
Currently, Pakistan operates six nuclear power plants, generating a total capacity of 3,530 MW of clean energy, with an additional 1,200 MW plant under construction. The Foreign Office reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to sharing its expertise in peaceful nuclear technology with other IAEA member states through the agency’s technical cooperation programmes.
