Pakistan has secured a prestigious position as a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Board of Governors for a two-year term, spanning 2024-2026. This marks Pakistan’s 21st term on the Board, representing the Middle East and South Asia region, and was achieved through a consensus election at the 68th Session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna .
Pakistan’s election is a testament to its long-standing commitment to promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy, as well as its significant contributions to the IAEA’s policies and programs. As a founding member of the IAEA, Pakistan has enjoyed a collaborative relationship with the agency, hosting various initiatives such as the Anchor Centre for Cancer Care under the IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative .
Pakistan’s Nuclear Capabilities:
– Operating Nuclear Power Plants: Six plants with a combined capacity of 3,530 MW of clean energy
– Under Construction: An additional 1,200 MW nuclear power plant
– Collaboration Centres: Four centres focusing on Food & Agriculture, Nuclear Safety & Security, Water Resource Management, and Innovative Nuclear Technology Applications,
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to sharing expertise in nuclear technology with other IAEA member states through the Agency’s Technical Cooperation Programme. Earlier this month, Pakistan was also elected as President for the Tenth Review Meeting of the Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS), further solidifying its position as a leader in nuclear safety and cooperation ¹.
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