National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice hosted International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano at the White House today. Ambassador Rice reaffirmed the United States commitment to the IAEA and the important missions it undertakes in furtherance of international security and promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. She conveyed the Presidents appreciation for Director General Amanos leadership on a broad range of technically complex challenges facing the international community. The two discussed nuclear nonproliferation goals, joint efforts on nuclear security, U.S. support for the IAEAs Peaceful Uses Initiative, and the important work the IAEA is doing to combat Ebola.

Ambassador Rice highlighted the exemplary work of the IAEA to implement safeguards on Irans nuclear program and relevant measures under the Joint Plan of Action. They discussed the status of the IAEAs investigation into the Possible Military Dimensions (PMD) of Irans nuclear program. Ambassador Rice emphasized the U.S. governments support to the IAEA in resolving all outstanding questions about Irans nuclear program. Both Ambassador Rice and Director General Amano agreed to remain in close contact and continue our deep cooperation on the important issues they discussed today