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Marianna Mkrtchyan

Armenia`s Permanent Representative Elected Vice-Chair of IAEA Board  of Governors

Armenia`s Permanent Representative Elected Vice-Chair of IAEA Board  of Governors

ArmInfo.  Armenia's Permanent Representative Elected Vice- Chair of the IAEA Board of Governors.

At the regular session of the Board of Governors of the International  Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which commenced on March 3, 2025, H.E.  Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of  the Republic of Armenia to the International Organisations in Vienna,  was elected Vice- Chair of the Board of Governors.

During the session, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan reaffirmed  Armenia's commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy and its  obligations under international conventions. 

He highlighted ongoing efforts to ensure the safe operation of the  Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, collaboration with the IAEA and partner  countries, and Armenia's perspectives on the IAEA's 2026-2029 Nuclear  Safety Plan. 

He also addressed other key issues within the Agency's mandate.

The Board of Governors is one of the two main policy-making and  governing bodies of the IAEA, alongside the annual General Conference  of IAEA Member States. 

Armenia was elected to the 35-member Board at the 67th session of the  IAEA General Conference on September 28, 2023.