The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced the election of 11 new members of the organization's Board of Governors for 2023-2024.
Algeria, Armenia, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ecuador, Indonesia, South Korea, the Netherlands, Paraguay, Spain and Ukraine will now participate in the work of one of the agency's governing bodies.
The Council reviews the IAEA's financial statements, program and budget and makes recommendations thereon to the General Conference. It reviews agency membership applications, approves safeguards agreements and publishes IAEA safety standards. It also appoints the Director-General of the IAEA, who is approved by the General Conference.
The next session of the Council will take place in October. 35 countries constantly participate in its work. Russia was also previously elected to the Council for 2023-2024.
