Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 14 Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency, published in 1981.

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66 versions · 1959–2025

This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/80/7

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3 subjects

Nuclear Energy Nuclear Safeguards Treaties

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12 operative paragraphs

Takes note of the report of the International Atomic Energy Agency;

Notes with satisfaction that:

The International Atomic Energy Agency is continuously making efforts to strengthen its activities in the field of technical assistance to the developing countries;

Assistance provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency is playing a significant role in the introduction of nuclear power for peaceful purposes as well as in the application of nuclear science and technology, particularly in the fields of agriculture, medicine and industry in the developing countries;

The International Atomic Energy Agency is consid- (c) ering appropriate measures for funding technical assistance through predictable and assured resources and for enabling progress in technical assistance to keep pace with progress in other main activities of the Agency;

Commends the International Atomic Energy Agency for its continuing efforts to enst1re the safe and secure use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes throughout the world, notes with satisfaction the steady improvement of the Agency's safeguards system and welcomes the conclusion that in 1980, as in previous years, nuclear material under Agency safeguards remained in peaceful nuclear activities or was otherwise adequately accounted for;

Notes with appreciation the steps taken by the International Atomic Energy Agency to expand and strengthen its programmes in nuclear safety and enhance its ability to deal with emergencies;

Urges all States to continue to support the endeavours of the International Atomic Energy Agency, pursuant to its statute, in furthering the peaceful uses of nuclear power, improving the effectiveness of safeguards and promoting nuclear safety;

Urges all States that have not already done so to ratify the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, which was opened for signature on 3 March 1980;

Calls upon all States to respect fully their obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, including in particular any armed attack on its nuclear installations;

Notes with satisfaction that:

Substantive work has commenced in the Committee on Assurances of Supply, established by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency in June 1980, and expresses the hope that progress in the work of the Committee will greatly contribute to the success of the United Nations Conference for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, to be held in 1983;

The International Atomic Energy Agency will convene a conference on nuclear power experience at Vienna in September I 982, which could also provide a useful technical input to the United Nations Conference;

The International Atomic Energy Agency is prepared, in response to paragraph 5 of General Assembly resolution 35/ 112 of 5 December I 980, to fulfil its appropriate role within the scope of its responsibilities at all stages of preparation of the lJ nited Nations Conference, and during the Conference itself, by contributing to the discussion of relevant issues, by providing technical data and documentation as needed, particularly in relation to the progress of the work of the Committee on Assurances of Supply, and by participating in the secretariat of the Conference;

There is continuing progress in the studies by the (d) International Atomic Energy Agency aimed at establishing a system of international storage of plutonium and the international management of spent fuel;

Notes that the matter referred to in paragraph 8 of General Assembly resolution 35/ 17 of 6 November 1980 was considered by the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency at its twenty-fifth regular session and expresses the hope that it will be brought to an early conclusion;

Pays tribute to Dr. Sigvard Eklund for his distinguished service in guiding and directing the successful evolution of the International Atomic Energy Agency during the past twenty years and for the outstanding contribution he has made to the promotion of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and the cause of peace;

Extends its congratulations and good wishes to Dr. Hans Blix who has been appointed to succeed Dr. Sigvard Eklund:

Requests the Secretary-General to transmit to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency the records of the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly relating to the Agency's activities.

'" International Atomic t.·nergv A!;'encv. The Annual Report fi>r /91/0 (Austna, July 1981): transmitted to the members of the General Assembly by a note of the Secretary-(ieneral (A/361424)

· '" Official Records of the G,·11era/ Assemblv, Thirtv-Iixth Ses.1w11. Ple- 17 See N36/421-S/!4626 and Corr.I.

narv Meeti11v. 50th rrieetin~. para,. 1-45 ·

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21 Official Records of the General Assembh. Thirtv-sixth Session. Annexes, agenda item 20, document A/36/666. · · 22 Ibid., document A/36/642-S/14742.

23 See GC (XXV)/643.

24 Resolution 2373 ( XXII I, annex.

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