Pakistan Elected to IAEA Board of Governors for 2024-26 Term
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has been elected to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Board of Governors (BOG) for a two-year term from 2024 to 2026. This decision was made by consensus during the 68th Session of the IAEA’s General Conference held in Vienna, marking Pakistan’s 21st term on the BOG.
This election underscores Pakistan’s long-standing commitment to the IAEA’s goals, particularly in promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and contributing positively to the agency’s policies and programs. As a founding member of the IAEA, Pakistan has maintained a productive and collaborative relationship with the agency.
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Pakistan is home to the Anchor Centre for Cancer Care as part of the IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative, along with four Collaboration Centres focused on Food & Agriculture, Nuclear Safety & Security, Water Resource Management, and Innovative Nuclear Technology Applications. Currently, Pakistan operates six nuclear power plants generating a total of 3,530 MW of clean energy, with another 1,200 MW plant under construction.
In addition to its role on the BOG, Pakistan was recently elected as the President for the Tenth Review Meeting of the Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS), further highlighting its leadership in global nuclear safety efforts. Pakistan is committed to sharing its expertise in peaceful nuclear technology with other IAEA member states through various technical cooperation programs.
