Yukiya Amano

Yukiya Amano was a Japanese diplomat who served as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 2009 until his death in 2019. The IAEA is an international organization that promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy and monitors nuclear activities to prevent proliferation of nuclear weapons. Amano worked to ensure nuclear safety, security, and compliance among countries. He played a key role in resolving nuclear issues, including those related to Iran and North Korea, helping to promote global nuclear peace and safety.