Tenth Anniversary of the International Atomic Energy Agency

The International Atomic Energy Agency was established in 1957 to promote the peaceful use of nuclear science and to help prevent nuclear material from being diverted to military purposes. The agency supports international safeguards, technical cooperation and scientific exchange.
Its tenth anniversary marked a decade of work in areas such as medicine, agriculture, energy and research. The commemoration emphasized the importance of international oversight and cooperation in the responsible use of atomic technology.