Mr. President,

My delegation would like to thank Mr.Yukiya Amano, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for presenting the annual report on the work of the Agency. I would also wish to thank the distinguished representative of Pakistan for introduction of the draft resolution entitled “Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency” contained in the document A/65/L. 10 in Pakistan’s quality as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the IAEA. Mongolia fully supports the report and is co-sponsoring the draft resolution.

The IAEA today plays an important role in dealing simultaneously with the freedom from fear and freedom from want. The outcome document of the 2010 NPT Review Conference and the consideration of disarmament issues in the First Committee vividly demonstrate the role that this Agency is playing and is expected to play in promoting a peaceful and secure future for the humankind.

The report of the Agency and the outcome of the 54th General Conference held last September in Vienna vividly demonstrate that the Agency is set to play an even increasing role in economic and social development of the international community, especially in the developing countries, in promoting the MDGs. The renewed interest in nuclear energy places additional responsibilities on the Agency in strengthening nuclear security and the safest use of nuclear energy and its other applications.

My delegation highly commends the efforts of the Agency in assisting developing countries through its technical cooperation programs in the areas of the peaceful uses and development of nuclear technology. Thus, I would like to take this opportunity to express my Government’s gratitude to the Agency and its dedicated staff, especially its Technical Cooperation Department and Program of Action for Cancer therapy (PACT) office, for their contribution in promoting the Agency’s noble mission in this area. Like other countries, Mongolia attaches great importance to the PACT program, especially its efforts to promote early detection of cancer. This year Mongolia has been designated as the 8th PACT Model Demonstration Site (PMDS) country. This allows it to combine the country’s resources with the expertise of the Agency, the WHO and other partners and stakeholders to combat the growing epidemic of cancer which has become the second major cause of mortality in my country. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to express my Government’s gratitude to the IAEA and its Director General for the support that they are rendering us in this important field. Mongolia is ready to continue to work and support Agency’s efforts to assist developing countries in the field of human health, particularly in nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology.

Mr.President,

A week ago Director General Yukiya Amano paid a visit to Mongolia and exchanged views on further developing Mongolia-IAEA cooperation. He also attended a workshop of PMDS countries that addressed the issues related to "Primary measures of preventing cancers and role of medical first service" organized by IAEA/PACT, the WHO and the Ministry of Health of Mongolia. The results of the workshop would make an important contribution to exchanging experience and knowledge in this important area of fighting cancer.

For Mongolia, like for many other agrarian countries, the agricultural sector is a major economic area that defines the welfare and prosperity of its people. Therefore, my delegation welcomes the joint Agency/FAO programs to boost crop and livestock production, and ensure food quality, safety and security which represent basic needs of any people. My delegation thus agrees that it is highly important that the Agency continues to help Member States to reach the MDGs by improving agricultural productivity.

As member of the Agency, Mongolia is trying to play an important role in promoting the common noble goals enshrined in its Statue. At present Mongolia is serving on the Board of Governors and is working to contribute to its fruitful work. Mongolia also had the honor of chairing the 54th General Conference, which has adopted many important resolutions and decisions in pursuit of the Agency’s near, mid-term and long-term objectives aimed at peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Mongolia’s active support for the IAEA’s activities and the objectives mentioned above.

Thank you for your attention.

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