Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07THEHAGUE1714
2007-09-18 14:26:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy The Hague
Cable title:
NETHERLANDS/IRAN: FOLLOWING THE SEPTEMBER IAEA
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C O N F I D E N T I A L THE HAGUE 001714
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/RA, EUR/WE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/18/2017
TAGS: KNNP IR IAEA MNUC PARM EUN NL
SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS/IRAN: FOLLOWING THE SEPTEMBER IAEA
BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING
REF: STATE 129914
Classified By: Political Couselor Andrew Schofer,
reasons 1.4 (b,d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L THE HAGUE 001714
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/RA, EUR/WE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/18/2017
TAGS: KNNP IR IAEA MNUC PARM EUN NL
SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS/IRAN: FOLLOWING THE SEPTEMBER IAEA
BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING
REF: STATE 129914
Classified By: Political Couselor Andrew Schofer,
reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (SBU) During a September 17 joint press conference with
his French counterpart Bernard Kouchner, Dutch FM Maxime
Verhagen announced GONL support for a French initiative to
increase economic pressure on Iran. Verhagen said the GONL
prefers the UNSC decide to impose tougher sanctions, and
added that if such an accord was not possible, he would be
willing to consider imposing EU sanctions in consultation
with the USG. Verhagen declined to specify what these EU
sanctions might entail, but noted they would be financial in
nature.
2. (C) Polmiloff discussed reftel points September 18 with
MFA Senior Advisor for Nuclear Affairs and Nonproliferation
Ceta Noland, expressing appreciation for EU support and
emphasizing the need for a frank assessment from IAEA
Director General ElBaradei on Iranian cooperation. Noland
appreciated the feedback, and referred to FM Verhagen's
comments.
Arnall
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/RA, EUR/WE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/18/2017
TAGS: KNNP IR IAEA MNUC PARM EUN NL
SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS/IRAN: FOLLOWING THE SEPTEMBER IAEA
BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING
REF: STATE 129914
Classified By: Political Couselor Andrew Schofer,
reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (SBU) During a September 17 joint press conference with
his French counterpart Bernard Kouchner, Dutch FM Maxime
Verhagen announced GONL support for a French initiative to
increase economic pressure on Iran. Verhagen said the GONL
prefers the UNSC decide to impose tougher sanctions, and
added that if such an accord was not possible, he would be
willing to consider imposing EU sanctions in consultation
with the USG. Verhagen declined to specify what these EU
sanctions might entail, but noted they would be financial in
nature.
2. (C) Polmiloff discussed reftel points September 18 with
MFA Senior Advisor for Nuclear Affairs and Nonproliferation
Ceta Noland, expressing appreciation for EU support and
emphasizing the need for a frank assessment from IAEA
Director General ElBaradei on Iranian cooperation. Noland
appreciated the feedback, and referred to FM Verhagen's
comments.
Arnall