“As a consequence of the recent passing away of Director General Yukiya Amano, and in order to ensure the orderly and smooth functioning of the Agency, the Board of Governors has decided to designate Mr Cornel Feruta as acting Director General, until a Director General assumes office,” the agency said.
The IAEA announced Monday the passing away of Amano at the age of 72. Amano was planning to retire from the position of director general in march 2020.