Venezuela reaffirms its position against aggression against nuclear power plants for peaceful purposes (+IAEA)

At the extraordinary session of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) —convened at the request of Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Saudi Arabia following the attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates—the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reiterated its position of principle.

In this regard, Ambassador Claudia Salerno Caldera, permanent representative to International Organizations in Vienna and governor of Venezuela to the IAEA for the period 2024-2026, expressed her firm rejection of any armed attack or threat against nuclear facilities dedicated to peaceful purposes.

He advocated that such actions be condemned unanimously and without double standards, regardless of their geographical location or the prevailing political context.

The diplomat also emphasized that this is a general obligation that does not allow flexible or accommodative interpretations depending on the actors or geopolitical situations.

On the other hand, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirmed its conviction that only an approach based on strict respect for international law can guarantee true peace. For this reason, Salerno Caldera called for forging an international consensus with a renewed message of general rejection of attacks on nuclear facilities, “wherever they come from”, as an essential element for building a solid architecture of global peace and security.

The Venezuelan delegation, as a member of the IAEA Board of Governors, emphasized that multilateralism must regain its central role in global governance to respond effectively to the challenges of the 21st century.

In conclusion, he urged building bridges based on cooperation and not on confrontation, guaranteeing coexistence between States through dialogue, diplomacy, political negotiation and the peaceful resolution of disputes.