Kuwait Expresses Gratitude to Countries After Being Nominated to Chair the IAEA Board of Governors

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s gratitude for the confidence placed in it by the member states of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as well as their unanimous endorsement during the Board’s session for assuming the chairmanship of the IAEA Board of Governors for the 2026–2027 term, representing the Middle East and South Asia (MESA) group. The Ministry stated in a press release that this reflects Kuwait’s standing and its active role in supporting international efforts to enhance cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. It also expressed its deep appreciation to the member states of the MESA group for their support of Kuwait’s candidacy to represent the group as chair of the IAEA Board of Governors. Kuwait reaffirmed its commitment to discharging its responsibilities with full neutrality and transparency, and its dedication to continuing work in a spirit of consensus and cooperation, fostering constructive dialogue among member states, supporting the Agency’s role in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, strengthening the nuclear non-proliferation regime, reinforcing the Agency’s safeguards and verification system, and upholding the highest standards of nuclear safety and security.