SWEDES SAY COLENCO NOT EXPORTING OR SUPPORTING

S E C R E T STOCKHOLM 000814


STATE FOR EUR/CE, EUR/PRA AND ISN/RA (JALLEN-CLOSE)

E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/04/2018
TAGS: MNUC PARM IR SW
SUBJECT: SWEDES SAY COLENCO NOT EXPORTING OR SUPPORTING
NUCLEAR MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT OR TECHNOLOGY TO IRAN

REF: A. STOCKHOLM 743

B. STOCKHOLM 683

C. STATE 105067

Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Robert Silverman
for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)


1. (S) Swedish Radiation Safety Authority Inspector Lars
Hildingsson told us December 2 that he met with Lucien
Teuckens, Head of Nuclear Technology at AF-Colenco Ltd., on
November 13. The purpose of the visit was to review
Colenco's activities with Iran, as well as its contacts with
Swiss authorities and the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA). Hildingsson explained to Teuckens that Swedish and
EU legislation prohibits the direct or indirect export or
support of nuclear equipment or technology from Sweden to
Iran. Teuckens assured Hildingsson that he was aware of the
legislation and that Colenco was not exporting or providing
support to Iran.


2. (S) Teuckens stated that he has contacted the IAEA
Safeguards Department, which told him it does not support
Colenco's activities and that Colenco must comply with all UN
resolutions. Hildingsson commented that Colenco has
contacted the SECO, Swiss nuclear authority, to ensure that
Colenco's activities follow Swiss legislation. He added that
SECO is closely monitoring Colenco. Post will report any
additional information septel.

WOOD