Mohamed ElBaradei Biography

Appointed Director General of the IAEA

Appointed Director General of the IAEA

The first review meeting of parties to the Convention on Nuclear Safety is held under IAEA support.

The IAEA develops an action plan promoting comprehensive safeguards agreements and Additional Protocols.

IAEA inspectors verify remaining declared nuclear material in Iraq under its NPT safeguards agreement.

The IAEA establishes a voluntary Nuclear Security Fund to support activities protecting nuclear and radioactive material.

The Board approves an expanded IAEA nuclear security programme following heightened concern over nuclear terrorism.

The IAEA strengthens international guidance on the safety and security of radioactive sources.

Iran agrees to provide earlier design information on new nuclear facilities following discussions with the IAEA.

Visits Iran and presses for greater transparency, early design information and consideration of an Additional Protocol.

Libya informs the IAEA that it had pursued a clandestine nuclear weapons acquisition programme and requests verification.

The IAEA develops a Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT), PACT responds to the needs of developing countries to improve radiotherapy treatment programs raise funds to help countries save lives and reduce suffering of cancer victims

The IAEA verifies major elements of Libya's declared former nuclear weapons programme and dismantlement activities.

The IAEA begins verification of Iran's suspension of enrichment-related activities under the Paris Agreement.

The IAEA exists to pursue "safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear sciences and technology" (Pillars 2005)

Shares the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to prevent nuclear energy from being used for military purposes and to promote peaceful use.

The General Conference approves Mohamed ElBaradei for a third four-year term as Director General.

IAEA inspectors complete the annual physical inventory verification of declared nuclear material remaining in Iraq.

IAEA inspectors return to North Korea to monitor and verify the shutdown of designated nuclear facilities.

The IAEA verifies shutdown of the Yongbyon nuclear facilities under arrangements following the Six-Party Talks.

Leads the Agency as it marks fifty years since the IAEA Statute entered into force.

Reports that safeguards implementation in Libya has progressed sufficiently for more routine verification activities.

Addresses the Board of Governors during the final month of his twelve-year tenure as IAEA Director General.