Botswana Addresses International Atomic Energy Ass

Nonofo Molefhi
Nonofo Molefhi

I wish to congratulate and welcome Djibouti and Guyana as new members of the Agency and wish that this becomes the beginning of a rewarding strategic partnership.

We are confident that they will make a positive contribution to the Agency and we assure you of our firm support. Let me also use this opportunity to commend Director General Amano and his staff for their dedication, professionalism and excellent work.

.My delegation has noted with a high degree of satisfaction the achievements attained by the Agency in the last year, particularly in the areas of Technical Co-operation, Nuclear Safety, Safeguards and Security despite the limited financial resources to meet the diverse challenges and expanding demands in the safe use of nuclear technology for development.

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