 The IAEA Board of Governors met this week at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The Director General updated the Board on important issues, including verification and monitoring in Iran. I visited Tehran on October 29 for talks with President Rouhani and other government leaders. I stressed the importance of full implementation by Iran of its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA. The Director General highlighted recent IAEA projects which have brought great benefits to countries. Following the agency's contribution to the eradication of their Mediterranean fruit fly in the Dominican Republic, we have also assisted with the successful control of the same pest in Jordan. Member states were also informed about the progress of the IAEA low-enriched uranium bank in Kazakhstan. The EU procurement process is at a very advanced stage. We will issue a request for proposal in the coming days. The Board of Governors meets five times a year. It plays a key role in IAEA policy making. From Vienna, Austria, this is Alejandra Silva reporting for the IAEA.