US embassy cable - 04THEHAGUE687

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DUTCH REACTION TO DEMARCHE ON IAEA NUCLEAR SECURITY PROGRAM PRIORITIZATION

Identifier: 04THEHAGUE687
Wikileaks: View 04THEHAGUE687 at Wikileaks.org
Origin: Embassy The Hague
Created: 2004-03-17 16:02:00
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Tags: AORC ABUD ENRG KNNP PTER NL IAEA
Redacted: This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks.
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UNCLAS THE HAGUE 000687 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
DEPARTMENT FOR NP/MNA - JIM WARDEN 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: AORC, ABUD, ENRG, KNNP, PTER, NL, IAEA 
SUBJECT: DUTCH REACTION TO DEMARCHE ON IAEA NUCLEAR 
SECURITY PROGRAM PRIORITIZATION 
 
REF: STATE 54264 
 
 (SBU) Acting PolCouns discussed reftel points with Dutch MFA 
Deputy Nonpro Chief Peter Potman on March 17.  Potman said 
that in general the Dutch were in favor of a more coordinated 
approach on this issue and could support the priorities as 
identified reftel.  He noted Dutch 2003 contributions for 
this program were Euros 500,000.  He said the Dutch were 
always in favor of standardized reporting as it reduces 
overhead costs.  Potman expressed support for a working level 
meeting to review ideas, but said the GONL wanted to make 
sure that this effort does not wind up dictating the IAEA's 
responsibilities.  Potman said the Dutch would be interested 
in discussing whether this proposal implied a certain 
threshold of donorship for participation or a particular 
number of donors.  He also said the GONL would be interested 
in how this program relates to the regular functioning of the 
IAEA program funds. 
RUSSEL 

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