Today the Board of Governors re-appointed by acclamation the current Director General, Mr. Yukiya Amano, to a further term of office for four years, from 1 December 2013 to 30 November 2017. The Board extended to Mr. Amano its congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of his re-appointment.

The appointment will be before the General Conference for its approval at its next regular session in September.