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Bearing in mind resolutions GC(XXXVIII)/RES/6 on measures to resolve
international radioactive waste management issues, GC(XXXVIII)/RES/7 on a plan
for producing potable water economically, GC(XXXVIII)/RES/8 on the
strengthening of the Agency’s technical cooperation activities,
GC(XXXVIII)/RES/10 on strengthening the effectiveness and improving the
efficiency of the safeguards system, GC(XXXVIII)/RES/15 on measures against
the illicit trafficking in nuclear material, GC(XXXVIII)/RES/16 on the
implementation of the agreement between the Agency and the Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea for the application of safeguards in connection with the
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, GC(XXXVIII)/RES/17 on an
African nuclear-weapon-free zone, GC(XXXVIII)/RES/19 on the implementation of
Security Council resolutions 687 (1991), 707 (1991) and 715 (1991) relating to
Iraq and GC(XXXVIII)/RES/21 on the application of Agency safeguards in the
Middle East, adopted on 23 September 1994 by the General Conference of the
Agency at its thirty-eighth regular session, 4/
Taking note also of resolution GC(XXXVIII)/RES/14 on the amendment of
article VI of the statute relating to the membership of the Board of Governors
of the Agency, 4/
Welcoming resolution GC(XXXVIII)/RES/18 of the General Conference of the
Agency inviting South Africa to resume participation in all activities of the
Agency, 4/
Noting the adoption on 17 June 1994 and the opening for signature of the
Convention on Nuclear Safety at the Agency headquarters at Vienna, 7/
1.
Agency;
Takes note of the report of the International Atomic Energy
2.
Affirms its confidence in the role of the Agency in the
application of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes;
3.
Urges all States to strive for effective and harmonious
international cooperation in carrying out the work of the Agency, pursuant to
its statute; in promoting the use of nuclear energy and the application of the
necessary measures to strengthen further the safety of nuclear installations
and to minimize risks to life, health and the environment; in strengthening
technical assistance and cooperation for developing countries; and in ensuring
the effectiveness and efficiency of the safeguards systems of the Agency;
4.
Welcomes the measures and decisions taken by the Agency to
strengthen the safeguards system;
5.
Welcomes also the measures and decisions taken by the Agency to
strengthen its technical assistance and cooperation activities;
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