Wahington, D.C.—Today, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) selected the United States to host the 2021 Nuclear Power Ministerial. The following statement can be attributed to Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute:
“It is a tremendous honor for the United States to host for the first time the 2021 IAEA Nuclear Energy Ministerial. As the birthplace of this extraordinary technology that powers the world with reliable, carbon-free electricity, the U.S. nuclear energy industry welcomes officials from around the world to engage in discussions critical to its future. Today, America’s brightest minds are leading the future of the industry through nuclear technology innovations and unmatched operational excellence. We thank the United States government, especially the Department of Energy, for their support in advancing nuclear energy at home and abroad and bringing the enormous social benefits of this technology to all corners of the world.”