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05MADRID633
2005-02-16 16:44:00
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Embassy Madrid
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SPAIN SUPPORTS USG INITIATIVE TO STRENGTHEN IAEA

Tags:  KNNP PARM TRGY SP IAEA 
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UNCLAS MADRID 000633

SIPDIS

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DEPT FOR EUR/WE AND NP/MNA

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KNNP PARM TRGY SP IAEA
SUBJECT: SPAIN SUPPORTS USG INITIATIVE TO STRENGTHEN IAEA

REF: STATE 21700

(SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points February 9 to the
Spanish MFA's deputy director for International Disarmament
Affairs Marcos Rodriguez. Rodriguez said the GOS supports
the USG proposal to set up a Special Committee within the
IAEA to help ensure that countries meet their safeguard
obligations and comply with the IAEA Additional Protocols and
the Non-Proliferation Treaty. He noted that Spain now serves
as an observer on the IAEA Board of Governors and is not in a
position to vote on the USG proposal. However, Spain would
favor the implementation of the proposed draft terms of
reference for the Special Committee. It would also recommend
that member states under investigation for non-compliance not
be permitted to participate in decisions of the Board or the
Special Committee.
MANZANARES