Pages 59-61 from FCO 96-1375 - Syria nuclear power matters

This document is a communication regarding the Syrian Atomic Energy Commission (SAEC). It includes a background note on the commission provided by Dr. Ibrahim Haddad, the Director General of SAEC. The note highlights the historical background and aims of the SAEC, which is focused on the peaceful uses of atomic energy in various fields such as power production, agriculture, hydrology, geology, health, and biology. The structure of the SAEC includes several departments and a regulatory body. The British Embassy in Damascus acknowledges the receipt of the background note and looks forward to hearing the outcome of a submission related to the SAEC.