About International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency is the world’s central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical co-operation in the nuclear field.It was established as an autonomous organisation in 1957 through its own international treaty, the IAEA Statute.
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- It is not under direct control of the UN.
- Though established independently of the United Nations, the IAEA reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.
- It is widely known as the world‘s ―Atoms for Peace‖ organisation.
- It also seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.
- The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.
- The IAEA Secretariat is headquartered at the Vienna Austria.
- 168 member nations.
- The IAEA serves as an intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology and nuclear power
worldwide.
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