Briefwisseling houdende een verdrag tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden en het Internationaal Atoomenergieagentschap (IAEA) inzake de “Regional Training Course on Practical Aspects of Paediatric Radiotherapy: Module I”, te Utrecht, Nederland, van 9 tot en met 13 november 2026

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INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCYVienna,7 August 2026Reference: TN-RER6047-2602920Excellency,I have the honour to refer to earlier consultations, at the technical level, between the Secretariat of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and representatives of your Government concerning the organization of the Regional Training Course on Practical Aspects of Paediatric Radiotherapy – Module I (hereinafter referred to as “event”) in Utrecht, the Netherlands, from 9 to 13 November 2026 within the framework of the IAEA technical cooperation project RER6047, “Strengthening and Expanding Radiotherapy Practices for Adult and Paediatric Cancer Patients”.The purpose of the event is to train the participants on the practical aspects of paediatric radiotherapy.Approximately 51 participants from the Member States listed in Annex A are expected to attend, as well as one representative from the IAEA.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:

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.

2.The Government shall 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.The Government shall 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 visas to individual participants in accordance with the rules and regulations applicable in the Kingdom of 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 shall inform the Government promptly of all persons officially designated to attend the event. The IAEA shall 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.

3.The Government shall facilitate customs formalities for the persons mentioned in paragraph 1 above when they enter and leave the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as well as for the equipment, training material and publications being provided by the IAEA, in accordance with the processes and procedures applicable in the Netherlands.

4.The Government shall, at no cost to the IAEA, make adequate and appropriate premises, personnel and facilities, as listed in Annex B, available for the entire duration of the event.

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.

6.Any difference or dispute arising in connection with the undertakings entered into by the Government and the IAEA in connection with the event shall be resolved exclusively through consultations between the Government and the IAEA.

Should your Government wish to host this event, this letter and your Government’s letter in reply shall constitute an Agreement between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the IAEA concerning the event (hereinafter referred to as the “Host Government Agreement” or “HGA”).The HGA shall enter into force on the date of your Government’s reply and shall remain in force for the duration of the event and for such additional period as is necessary for its preparation and winding up. The total duration of the HGA, however, shall not exceed one year. With regard to the organization and conduct of the event, I wish to propose the arrangements as set out in Annex B, which, together with Annex A, forms an integral part of the HGA.I would be grateful if you would inform me in writing of your Government’s agreement to the above-enumerated points so as to enable the Secretariat to proceed with timely arrangements.I would like to convey to you the IAEA’s appreciation for your Government’s contribution towards the technical cooperation programme.Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.HUA LIUDeputy Director GeneralHead of the Department of Technical CooperationEnclosures: Annex A: List of Member States to be InvitedAnnex B: Proposed ArrangementsHE Mr Peter PotmanResident RepresentativePermanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the IAEA

Annex A · List of Member States to be Invited

Annex B · Proposed Arrangements

ResponsibilitiesOrganizationParticipationAccommodation

1.The purpose of the event is to train the participants on the practical aspects of paediatric radiotherapy.

2.The event will be held at the Princess Maxima Center for Paediatric Oncology in collaboration with the University Medical Center Utrecht from 9 to 13 November 2026. The language of instruction will be English.

3.The Government undertakes to provide the following:

a)The premises, services and equipment (projectors, liquid crystal displays, copiers, personal computers, etc.), including maintenance and operation, necessary for the proper functioning of the event;

b)The services of a Course Director, who will be responsible for the general running of the event and for liaison with the IAEA;

c)Administrative and auxiliary staff as required for the proper conduct of the event, including a Finance Officer responsible for making payments on behalf of the IAEA to the event participants, lecturers and other parties, as authorized;

d)Lecturers and instructors from the host country, as required; and

e)Arrangements for technical visits and local transportation, as required.

4.The IAEA undertakes to provide the following:

a)One officer from the IAEA, assisted by other staff members as necessary for the proper conduct of the event;

b)The cost of travel to and from Utrecht and stipend to cover the cost of accommodation, food and incidental expenses for the participants selected by the IAEA;

c)The cost of travel to and from Utrecht, daily subsistence allowance to cover the cost of accommodation, food and incidental expenses, and fees, if any, of lecturers hired by the IAEA from outside the host country;

d)Training material and publications as required for the purpose of the event;

e)A contribution towards the cost of one hospitality activity for a maximum of 61 persons involved in the event as participants, lecturers and/or as managerial, administrative or auxiliary staff.

5.The event will be organized by the IAEA in cooperation with the Princess Maxima Center for Paediatric Oncology and the University Medical Center Utrecht.

6.The programme for the event will be developed jointly by the Course Director and the IAEA.

7.Lecturers and instructors from the host country assigned to the event will be invited by the Course Director. Lecturers from outside the host country will be hired by the IAEA.

8.The event is open to 51 participants from the Member States listed in Annex A.

9.The participants will be officially nominated by Member States. The selection of nominated participants will be made by the IAEA in accordance with its established procedures. Invitations to the selected participants will be issued by the IAEA.

10.The Government will ensure that the host institution makes the necessary arrangements for suitable accommodation to be available for all participants in the event.

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PERMANENT MISSION OF THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS TO THE IAEAVienna,10 August 2026Dear Mr Liu,I have the honour to refer to your letter of 7 August 2026 relating to an Agreement to be concluded between the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in respect of the European part of the Netherlands, and the IAEA concerning the IAEA Regional Training Course on Practical Aspects of Paediatric Radiotherapy: Module I, to be held in Utrecht, the Netherlands, from 9 to 13 November 2026, which reads as follows:(Zoals in Nr. I)I am authorized by the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to state that it agrees to the proposals formulated in your letter of 7 August 2026 regarding the organization of the Workshop. Furthermore, I am authorized to state that the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands considers your letter and this reply as together constituting an Agreement between the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in respect of the European part of the Netherlands, and the IAEA concerning the IAEA Regional Training Course on Practical Aspects of Paediatric Radiotherapy: Module I, which shall enter into force on the date of this reply and shall remain in force for the duration of the event and for such additional period as is necessary for its preparation and winding up. The total duration of this Agreement, however, shall not exceed one year.Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.PETER POTMANResident RepresentativePermanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the IAEAMr Hua LiuDeputy Director GeneralHead of the Department of Technical CooperationInternational Atomic Energy Agency

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Briefwisseling houdende een verdrag tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden en het Internationaal Atoomenergieagentschap (IAEA) inzake de “Regional Training Course on Practical Aspects of Paediatric Radiotherapy: Module I”, te Utrecht, Nederland, van 9 tot en met 13 november 2026

Briefwisseling houdende een verdrag tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden en het Internationaal Atoomenergieagentschap (IAEA) inzake de “Regional Training Course on Practical Aspects of Paediatric Radiotherapy: Module I”, te Utrecht, Nederland, van 9 tot en met 13 november 2026

Part Nr. I

Annex A · List of Member States to be Invited

Annex B · Proposed Arrangements

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Key facts

Part Nr. I

Annex A · List of Member States to be Invited

Annex B · Proposed Arrangements

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