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04THEHAGUE687
2004-03-17 16:02:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy The Hague
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DUTCH REACTION TO DEMARCHE ON IAEA NUCLEAR

Tags:  AORC ABUD ENRG KNNP PTER NL IAEA 
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UNCLAS THE HAGUE 000687

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DEPARTMENT FOR NP/MNA - JIM WARDEN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC ABUD ENRG KNNP PTER NL IAEA
SUBJECT: DUTCH REACTION TO DEMARCHE ON IAEA NUCLEAR
SECURITY PROGRAM PRIORITIZATION

REF: STATE 54264

(SBU) Acting PolCouns discussed reftel points with Dutch MFA
Deputy Nonpro Chief Peter Potman on March 17. Potman said
that in general the Dutch were in favor of a more coordinated
approach on this issue and could support the priorities as
identified reftel. He noted Dutch 2003 contributions for
this program were Euros 500,000. He said the Dutch were
always in favor of standardized reporting as it reduces
overhead costs. Potman expressed support for a working level
meeting to review ideas, but said the GONL wanted to make
sure that this effort does not wind up dictating the IAEA's
responsibilities. Potman said the Dutch would be interested
in discussing whether this proposal implied a certain
threshold of donorship for participation or a particular
number of donors. He also said the GONL would be interested
in how this program relates to the regular functioning of the
IAEA program funds.
RUSSEL