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