OREANDA-NEWS. The IAEA Board of Governors will convene a meeting at the Agency's headquarters starting at 10:30 CET on Monday, 11 September 2017 in Boardroom C of the C Building, in the Vienna International Centre (VIC).

Board discussions are expected to include: measures to strengthen international cooperation in nuclear, radiation, transport and waste safety; nuclear security; verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of United Nations Security Council resolution 2231 (2015); the application of safeguards in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; the implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic; and the application of IAEA safeguards in the Middle East.

The Board of Governors meeting is closed to the press.

Director General Yukiya Amano will open the meeting with an introductory statement. His statement will be released to journalists after delivery and posted on the IAEA website. Director General Amano is also expected to hold a news conference at 14:30 CET on Monday, 11 September 2017, in the Press Room of the M Building.

 

There will be a photo opportunity at the beginning of each morning session of the Board meeting. Photo opportunities at the beginning of afternoon sessions will only be arranged upon request.