69th IAEA General Conference Held in Vienna, Austria and Maldives Joins as New Member State.

The 69th General Conference (GC) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) took place from September 15 to 19, 2025, at the Vienna International Centre, Austria. The conference focused on nuclear safety, security, and peaceful uses of atomic energy while approving the IAEA’s budget and programs.

      - The theme of the 69th GC was “Leveraging Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development”, emphasizing nuclear science as a driver of peace, safety, and global development.

      - The conference saw over 3,000 registered attendees, including 2,757 representatives from 153 of the 180 IAEA Member States. India’s delegation was led by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

Main Point :-   (i) On September 15, 2025, Peter Burian, Ambassador of Slovakia to the IAEA, was elected President of the 69th GC. Vice-Chairs included representatives from Iran, Argentina, France, Ivory Coast, Mongolia, New Zealand, Poland, and the United States, ensuring diverse representation.

      (ii) Maldives was approved as the newest IAEA member during the 69th GC, raising the organization’s membership to 181 states.

(iii) On the sidelines, the IAEA Science Forum was held on September 16–17, 2025, under the theme “Atoms for Water”, showcasing how nuclear and isotopic technologies can address global water challenges.
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