From the world atomic energy organization, I bring cordial greetings to you, the atomic scientists of the world--a distinct honour to me, as a layman, I assure you. Today marks a further milestone in the amazing progress towards a broader and more just distribution of atomic blessings throughout the world. Less than five years have passed since the suggestion was first made that the nations of the world pool their atomic resources and knowledge for the good of humanity--a proposal unmatched in history for its statesmanship, boldness, generosity and vision.