General Conference

Date: 20 September 2006

GC(50)/26

General Distribution

Original: English

Fiftieth regular session
Item 24 of the agenda (GC(50)/21)

Text of Communication dated 20 September 2006 from the Resident Representative of Israel to the International Atomic Energy Agency

Examination of Delegates' Credentials

The Delegation of Israel to the 50th General Conference of the IAEA rejects the continued efforts by several delegations of Arab States to pursue political issues through the Credentials Committee, as reflected in GC(50)/25 of 20 September 2006. As clearly outlined in Article IV of the "Rules of Procedure of the General Conference", the procedure of credentials examination is intended solely to ensure that credentials of delegations have been properly issued and presented in a timely manner. This procedure is in no way a political one; nor is it intended to be used as a means for advancing political interests. The contents of the above-mentioned document is therefore beyond the responsibilities of the General Committee and is irrelevant to the purpose and duties of the IAEA and this important General Conference. The Delegation of Israel requests that this document be included in this 50th Conference's report and be treated as an official document of the Conference. (signed) Israel Michaeli Ambassador to the IAEA

The Chairperson of the Credentials Committee of the 50th General Conference of the IAEA