US committed to supporting promotion of peaceful use of nuclear technology -Sec. Rubio

WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi prior to the upcoming IAEA Board of Governors meeting taking place in Vienna, Austria from September 8-12. They discussed global nuclear safety, including at Ukrainian nuclear facilities, and IAEA efforts to conduct monitoring and verification activities, including in Iran, Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the State Dept. Tommy Pigott said in a press release on Wednesday. "Secretary Rubio reiterated to DG Grossi the United States' commitment to supporting the IAEA in promoting the peaceful use of nuclear technology and preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons," Pigott added. (end) amm.gb