The Director General of the UN nuclear watchdog, IAEA, opened its 70th General Conference on Monday in Vienna with a message full of optimism, stressing that despite the many difficulties and tensions the world is witnessing a “common spirit of dedication” which still guides their work.
In Vienna, Rafael Mariano Grossi opened the 70th IAEA General Conference. The Agency is continuing its nuclear verification efforts in Syria, Iran and Ukraine. A new truce around the Zaporijia power plant has enabled essential repairs.