Mohamed ElBaradei
Mohamed ElBaradei
Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradeilbæˈɾædʕi]; born 17 June 1942) is an Egyptian law scholar and diplomat who was the last Vice President of Egypt serving on an acting basis from 14 July 2013 until his resignation on 14 August 2013...
NationalityEgyptian
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth17 June 1942
CityCairo, Egypt
CountryEgypt
again repeated sure
We just wanted to make sure that these were experiments and that there was nothing more than experiments, and we want to make sure that these experiments will not be repeated again without being declared to the organization.
progress quick seen
Yes, we have seen progress but we need quick progress.
chance ready seen signs
There is always a chance to come into compliance, but we haven't seen any signs that they are ready to do that.
agency bring compliance korea measures members north security whatever
up to the (U.N.) Security Council, up to the members of the agency to take whatever measures to bring back North Korea into compliance with their non-proliferation obligation.
adopt board expect iranian issue positive resolution unless
As things stand, I do not expect the board to adopt a resolution on the Iranian issue unless there is a breakthrough and unless there is a positive agreement.
assessment cooperation degree left receiving state
a state of play of where we are, what we have achieved, what is left for us to do and an assessment of the degree of cooperation we are receiving from Iraq.
action asked clear council definitely imminent lead report saying security simply stage submit supporting
Even those who are supporting Security Council reporting, are making it very clear that the Security Council is not asked at this stage to take any action (that could lead to sanctions), definitely not before I submit my report in March. All of them are saying that this is simply a continuation of diplomacy. It's about confidence-building and it is not about an imminent threat.
ability close decide develop few margin months nuclear security
Because if you have the fissile material, you are a few months away from the ability to develop a nuclear weapon, should you decide to do that. And that margin of security is very, very close for comfort.
afford cannot country sitting
We cannot afford to have every country be sitting on an enrichment factory.
crisis critical imminent situation
This situation is critical - not a crisis - and there is no imminent threat.
challenges colleagues continue facing prize recognizes resolve role speak strengthen truth
The prize recognizes the role of multilateralism in resolving all of the challenges we are facing today. It will strengthen my resolve and that of my colleagues to continue to speak truth to power.
conscious impatience
We are very conscious of the impatience of the international community,
course detailed due submit
Due process, therefore, must take its course before the Secretariat (the IAEA administration) is able to submit a detailed report.
help highly middle situation volatile
Escalation is not going to help a situation that is highly volatile in the Middle East.