Vienna, September 14—The Minister of Science, Technology, and the Environment of the Republic of Cuba, Dr. Armando Rodríguez Batista, arrived in Vienna to lead the Cuban delegation participating in the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is being held September 14–18 at the Vienna International Centre.
The General Conference is the IAEA’s primary policy-making forum, where representatives of its 181 Member States meet annually to review the Agency’s activities, discuss key nuclear issues, and make decisions on its work programs, priorities, and budget. The topics under discussion include the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, nuclear safety and security, safeguards, and nonproliferation.
During his stay in Vienna, the Cuban minister will participate in the Agency’s general debate and hold meetings with senior IAEA officials, as well as with representatives of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
The Cuban delegation also includes officials from CITMA and the Permanent Mission of Cuba to the International Organizations based in Vienna.
(EmbaCubaAustria)