Mohamed ElBaradei
Mohamed ElBaradei
Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradeilbæˈɾædʕi]; born 17 June 1942) is an Egyptian law scholar and diplomat who was the last Vice President of Egypt serving on an acting basis from 14 July 2013 until his resignation on 14 August 2013...
NationalityEgyptian
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth17 June 1942
CityCairo, Egypt
CountryEgypt
balanced both concerns earlier korea needs north package security
The earlier we go back, the better. This is all very encouraging. It constitutes a balanced package that addresses both the security needs of North Korea as well as the concerns of the international community.
arms both build cannot challenges continue current equitable global including nuclear peace related security system urgent wished
The current challenges to international peace and security, including those related to nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear arms control, cannot be wished away. It is urgent and indispensable that we continue to build a global security system that is both equitable and inclusive.
discuss engaged issues personal point security start view
Once we start to discuss security issues my personal view (is) that at one point the U.S. should also be engaged in a dialogue.
action asked clear council definitely imminent lead report saying security simply stage submit supporting
Even those who are supporting Security Council reporting, are making it very clear that the Security Council is not asked at this stage to take any action (that could lead to sanctions), definitely not before I submit my report in March. All of them are saying that this is simply a continuation of diplomacy. It's about confidence-building and it is not about an imminent threat.
asked clear council security stage
I am making very clear that the Security Council is not asked at this stage to take any action.
attack considered jet security threat
An aerial attack by jumbo jet was not really considered part of the security threat in the past,
ability close decide develop few margin months nuclear security
Because if you have the fissile material, you are a few months away from the ability to develop a nuclear weapon, should you decide to do that. And that margin of security is very, very close for comfort.
easing imposed incentive lifting sanctions
Sanctions are imposed as a penalty, and the lifting or easing of these sanctions should be used as an incentive for subsequent compliance.
frustrated heard response
I am getting frustrated that we haven't heard their response yet.
compliance countries hope negotiate ready step understand
I hope they will understand that countries are not ready to negotiate under threat, or under blackmail and they should first take the first step to come into compliance with their non proliferation obligations.
conflict perspective
It is unacceptable, frankly, from my perspective to see conflict going on for 60, 70 years.
hope
I hope we will come. I hope I'll go.
appealed rethink waiting
I appealed to them to rethink their positions. We are waiting for their response.
begun community lose
The international community has begun to lose its patience.