Ghana At The IAEA Board Of Governors Meeting: Partnering for Sustainable Future

Ghana’s delegation actively participated in the meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors held from 2 to 6 March 2026. The meeting provided an important platform for Member States to exchange views and contribute to discussions on the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology.

During the deliberations, Ghana expressed its appreciation to the IAEA Secretariat and to the Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, for the Agency’s continued support to Member States. We acknowledged the valuable assistance provided in strengthening national human resource capacity through expert exchanges, addressing technical development needs and offering guidance on sustainable financing and infrastructure maintenance.

The Ambassador, H.E. Matilda Alomatu Osei-Agyeman reaffirmed Ghana’s strong support for the IAEA’s mandate to promote the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The delegation also reiterated Ghana’s commitment to maintaining high standards of nuclear and radiation safety, strengthening nuclear security frameworks and supporting collective efforts to ensure the safe and secure management of nuclear and radioactive materials and facilities.

In highlighting national priorities, we underscored the importance of nuclear science and technology in advancing initiatives in cancer care, food security, and sustainable energy solutions. In this regard, continued cooperation with the IAEA remains critical in supporting national development objectives while ensuring safety, security, and sustainability.

The Board further emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation among Member States to address emerging challenges and to support the Agency’s mission in promoting peace, security, and development through the responsible use of nuclear technology. The delegation reiterated the importance of upholding the principles of sovereign equality, non-discrimination, and the inalienable right of all States to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, as enshrined in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

 Touching on the situation in the Middle East, the Ambassador reiterated Ghana’s traditional and balanced stance and advocated for constructive diplomatic engagement. She also advanced Ghana’s principled position that calls for the pacific settlement of disputes, called on all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate and return to diplomatic engagement in the interest of protecting lives, ensuring global economic stability and lasting regional peace.

Ghana remains committed to working closely with other Member States and the Secretariat to strengthen the Agency’s role in advancing nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and the peaceful application of nuclear technology for the benefit of all.