Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08THEHAGUE1013
2008-12-10 07:04:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy The Hague
Cable title:
NETHERLANDS: DUTCH CONCERN ON IRAN STEALTH
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C O N F I D E N T I A L THE HAGUE 001013
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/09/2018
TAGS: PARM MOPS PREL NATO MNUC TRGY IR NL
SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS: DUTCH CONCERN ON IRAN STEALTH
REF: STATE 112229
Classified By: Political-Economic Counselor Andrew C. Mann for reasons
1.5(b,d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L THE HAGUE 001013
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/09/2018
TAGS: PARM MOPS PREL NATO MNUC TRGY IR NL
SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS: DUTCH CONCERN ON IRAN STEALTH
REF: STATE 112229
Classified By: Political-Economic Counselor Andrew C. Mann for reasons
1.5(b,d)
1. (C) Summary. The Dutch are concerned that Iran's slick
use of media and events may have ensnared the incoming
European Union (EU) Presidency and numbed other EU members to
Iran's nuclear program. Head of the Nuclear Affairs and
Non-Proliferation Division, Henk cor Van der Kwast, told
PolMilOff that the attendance of a representative of the
Czech Republic at the Iranian First International Conference
on Nuclear Power Plants, Environmental and Sustainable
Development underscores the naivete with which some nations
in the EU interact with Iran. End Summary.
2. (C) Van der Kwast is concerned that although many of the
eastern European countries bring a strong stance to the EU on
relations with Russia they do not have the same sense of
commitment to dealing with the Iranian nuclear issue. He
used the Fars News Agency pictures of the Bulgarian and Czech
representatives to emphasize his point. He is "very worried"
that while holding the EU Presidency the Czechs will not
resist Iranian efforts to "normalize" interactions.
3. (C) There is a need for "strategic discussions" within
the EU, according to Van der Kwast, and the "major players"
need to be involved. He believes that "active steps" are
urgently required to form a comprehensive approach that
synergizes UN, IAEA, and EU capabilities. Van der Kwast
stated several times that he believes the U.S. should "talk
to" the Czechs to emphasize the seriousness of the nuclear
situation with Iran. He strongly believes that there is a
need to "build pressure now."
4. (C) Comment: The Dutch have been consistent partners in
non-proliferation activities within all fora and have a keen
awareness of the negotiations with Iran. They bring an
experienced view on Iranian efforts to "confuse" the
international community and provide these sincere
observations in an effort to highlight the urgency of the
current situation. End Comment.
CULBERTSON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/09/2018
TAGS: PARM MOPS PREL NATO MNUC TRGY IR NL
SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS: DUTCH CONCERN ON IRAN STEALTH
REF: STATE 112229
Classified By: Political-Economic Counselor Andrew C. Mann for reasons
1.5(b,d)
1. (C) Summary. The Dutch are concerned that Iran's slick
use of media and events may have ensnared the incoming
European Union (EU) Presidency and numbed other EU members to
Iran's nuclear program. Head of the Nuclear Affairs and
Non-Proliferation Division, Henk cor Van der Kwast, told
PolMilOff that the attendance of a representative of the
Czech Republic at the Iranian First International Conference
on Nuclear Power Plants, Environmental and Sustainable
Development underscores the naivete with which some nations
in the EU interact with Iran. End Summary.
2. (C) Van der Kwast is concerned that although many of the
eastern European countries bring a strong stance to the EU on
relations with Russia they do not have the same sense of
commitment to dealing with the Iranian nuclear issue. He
used the Fars News Agency pictures of the Bulgarian and Czech
representatives to emphasize his point. He is "very worried"
that while holding the EU Presidency the Czechs will not
resist Iranian efforts to "normalize" interactions.
3. (C) There is a need for "strategic discussions" within
the EU, according to Van der Kwast, and the "major players"
need to be involved. He believes that "active steps" are
urgently required to form a comprehensive approach that
synergizes UN, IAEA, and EU capabilities. Van der Kwast
stated several times that he believes the U.S. should "talk
to" the Czechs to emphasize the seriousness of the nuclear
situation with Iran. He strongly believes that there is a
need to "build pressure now."
4. (C) Comment: The Dutch have been consistent partners in
non-proliferation activities within all fora and have a keen
awareness of the negotiations with Iran. They bring an
experienced view on Iranian efforts to "confuse" the
international community and provide these sincere
observations in an effort to highlight the urgency of the
current situation. End Comment.
CULBERTSON