Mr Tomihiro Taniguchi, the IAEA Deputy Director General visited Yerevan from 31 March to 1 April 2010. Mr Taniguchi was accompanied by Mr Antonio Godoy (Acting Head, International Seismic Safety Centre, Division of Installation Safety and Mr Miroslav Gregoric (Section Head, Office of Nuclear Security of IAEA). In accordance with the visit program the IAEA delegation headed by Mr Taniguchi visited the ANRA. The discussion in the ANRA was concentrated on such regulatory functions as nuclear safety and security regulation, implementation of the IAEA Safeguards, emergency preparedness and so on. The IAEA delegation expressed its willingness to assist the regulatory authority with strengthening the regulatory infrastructure on nuclear safety and security.