INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
2023-07-31
Ref: EVT2301770
Excellency,
I have the honour to inform you that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
is planning to hold a Regional Workshop on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material
and Nuclear Facilities (hereinafter referred to as “event”) from 16 to 27 October
2023.
The purpose of the event is to familiarize the participants with the design and evaluation
process for physical protection measures for nuclear material and nuclear facilities.
The event will be conducted in English.
Approximately 24 participants from the Member States listed in Annex A are expected to attend, as well as representative(s) from the IAEA.
Informal discussions held with Mr Nico Xanten from the Authority for Nuclear Safety
and Radiation Protection (ANVS) have indicated that suitable premises and facilities
could be made available in Delft.
I have the honour to enquire whether the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
(hereinafter referred to as the “Government”) would wish to host this event and, if
so, whether the Government would agree to make the following arrangements:
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1. The Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (“the Agreement”), which was accepted by the Government on 29 August 1963 shall be
applicable in respect of the event. In particular, officials of the IAEA participating
in, or performing functions in connection with, the event shall enjoy the privileges
and immunities provided under Articles VI and IX of the Agreement. Representatives of States shall enjoy the privileges and immunities accorded under
Article V of the Agreement. Experts invited by the IAEA to attend the event shall enjoy the privileges and immunities
accorded under Article VII of the Agreement. The property, funds and assets of the IAEA associated with the event shall enjoy
the privileges and immunities accorded under Article III of the Agreement.
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2. The Government will accord to the persons mentioned in paragraph 1 above every facility
necessary for the performance of their functions in connection with the event, including
entering, remaining in and leaving the Kingdom of the Netherlands, provided that the
conditions governing the entry are fulfilled. The Government will issue any necessary
visas as expeditiously as possible and, where the legislation of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands permits, free of charge. The Government, however, reserves the right to
deny, irrespective of nationality, visas to individual participants in accordance
with the rules and regulations applicable in the Netherlands, including the Visa Code
of the European Union. Annex A contains the list of Member States to be invited to participate in the event.
The IAEA will inform the Government promptly of all persons officially designated
to attend the event. The IAEA will also advise such persons to apply for visas, if
necessary, in good time before the opening date of the event, and the Government is
expected to issue such visas promptly so as to allow them to attend the event.
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3. The Government will facilitate customs formalities for the persons mentioned in paragraph
1 above when they enter and leave the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in accordance with
the processes and procedures applicable in the Netherlands.
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4. The Government will, at no cost to the IAEA, make adequate and appropriate premises,
personnel and facilities available for the entire duration of the event as listed
in Annex B.
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5. The Government will exercise reasonable care to ensure security on the premises where
the event takes place and to ensure the safety of the persons mentioned in paragraph
1 above while they are on those premises. The Government will take whatever steps
may be reasonable in the circumstances to ensure such security and safety, including
such supervision of the premises as may be warranted.
Mr Kristof Horvath of the Division of Nuclear Security has been appointed Scientific
Secretary of the event. Ms Zhanar Hochgerner of the Division of Nuclear Security will
be responsible for the administrative organization of the event.
Should your Government wish to host this event, I would be grateful if you would inform
me in writing of your Government’s agreement to the above-enumerated points by 14 August
2023 so as to enable the Secretariat to proceed with timely arrangements.
Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
LYDIE EVRARD
Deputy Director General
Head of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security
Enclosures:
Annex A: List of Member States to be Invited
Annex B: Proposed Arrangements
Mr Jan Rinzema
Acting Resident Representative
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the IAEA
Vienna