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SECSTATE SECTOR SECURITY SEMAAN GABY EID SEN SENC SENG SENS SENU SENV SENVQGR SENVSPL SENVSXE SEP SERBIA SERZH SETTLEMENTS SEVN SEXP SF SFNV SG SGNV SGWI SH SHANNON SHI SHUM SI SILVASANDE SIMS SIPDI SIPDIS SIPR SIPRNET SIPRS SIUK SK SKCA SKEP SKI SKSAF SL SLM SLOVAK SM SMAR SMI SMIG SMIL SMIT SMITH SMRT SN SNA SNAP SNAR SNUC SO SOC SOCI SOCIA SOCIETY SOCIO SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOMALIA SOPN SORT SOSI SOVIET SOWGC SP SPAS SPC SPCE SPCVIS SPECI SPECIALIST SPILL SPP SPSTATE SR SREF SRIT SRS SRYI SSA SSH ST STAG START STATE STC STEINBERG STEPHEN HADLEY STET STP STR STUDENT SU SUCCESSION SUFFRAGE SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SUSAN SV SW SWHO SWMN SX SXG SY SYAI SYMBOL SYR SYRIA SYSI SYTH SZ TA TAGS TALAL TAUSCHER TAX TB TBI TBID TBIO TBIOZK TBKIO TBO TC TCOR TCSENV TD TDA TE TECH TECHNOLOGY TER TERAA TERFIN TERR TERROR TERRORISM TF TFIN TG TGRY TH THANH THE THERESE THIRDTERM THKSJA THOMAS THOMAS THOMMA THPY TI TIA TIBO TIFA TINT TIO TIP TITI TIUZ TJ TK TL TM TN 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KUIR KUM KUNA KUNC KUNH KUNP KUNR KUS KUWAIT KV KVBL KVIP KVIR KVIS KVPR KVRC KVRP KW KWAC KWAK KWAWC KWBC KWBG KWBW KWCI KWCR KWGB KWHG KWIC KWIM KWIR KWKN KWM KWMJN KWMM KWMN KWN KWNM KWNN KWOMN KWPA KWPB KWPG KWPR KWRC KWRF KWRG KWUN KWWT KWWW KX KY KZ LA LAB LABOR LANSANA LANTERN LARREA LARS LAS LAURA LAVIN LAW LB LBAR LBY LE LEAGUE LEB LEBIK LEGAT LEGATT LEIS LEON LEVINE LEW LG LGAT LH LI LIB LICC LIMA LINE LK LMS LN LO LOG LOPEZ LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MANUEL SERGIO GONZALEZ MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARANTIS MARIA MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS MATT MAYA MB MBM MC MCA MCAP MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCAIN MCCONNELL MCCP MCGRAW MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEETINGS MENDIETA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL FELIPE CANAHUATI YACAMAN MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIKE MIL MILI MILITANTS MILITARY MILLENNIUM MINURSO MINUSTAH MITCHELL MJ MK ML MLS MMAR MMED MN MNLF MNNC MNNUC MNU MNUC MNUCH MNUCWA MNUM MNUN MNUR MNUS MNVC MO MOHAMAD MOHAMED HESHAM ELDIN YOUSSEF MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS MORALES MORG MOROCCO MORS MOS MOTO MOTT MP MPOL MPOS MPP MPS MQADHAFI MR MRCRE MRRR MRS MRSEC MS MSG MSIG MT MTAA MTAG MTCAE MTCR MTCRA MTCRE MTRCE MTRE MTRRE MTS MU MUC MUCN MUKASEY MULLEN MUNC MURAD MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NADIA NAFTA NAM NAMSA NANCY NAR NARC NARCOTICS NARR NAS NASA NAT NATEU NATGAS NATIONAL NATO NATOAFGHAN NATOBALKANS NATOIRAQ NATOOPS NATOPOLICY NATSIOS NAVO NB NBTS NBU NC NCCC NCD NCT NCTC NDI NDP NE NEA NEC NEGROPONTE NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICHOLAS NICOLE NIH NIPP NK NKWG NL NLD NLIAEA NLO NMFS NMNUC NMUC NNPT NO NOAA NOI NOK NON NONE NORAD NOTAG NOVO NP NPA NPG NPT NR NRC NRG NRR NRRC NS NSC NSF NSFO NSG NSSP NT NTDB NTSB NTTC NU NUC NUIN NV NW NZ NZUS OA OAO OARC OAS OASC 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08NEWDELHI836 | ON EVE OF ELECTION, BHUTANESE WARY OF COMMUNIST [...] (U) Due to months of low-level bombing campaigns by leftist groups, Bhutan as a precaution is sealing two border areas with India in the run-up to the Bhutanese National Assembly elections scheduled for March 24. Just as occurred during the December 31 upper house election, the border between [...] | 2008-03-20 13:00:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL PTER BT IN |
08NEWDELHI849 | BHUTAN: THE LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON PLANS FOR [...] (U) Summary: On a January 31 ) February 3 trip to Bhutan, SCA/INS desk officer and Poloff met with Bhutanese government officials and political figures to discuss the current political and social climate in the country ahead of its National Assembly (lower house) elections on March 24. Despite [...] | 2008-03-24 06:11:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PREF PGOV PHUM PREL PINR IN BT |
08NEWDELHI902 | NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 24-28, 2008. UNSEASONABLE RAIN LEAVES SOUTH REELING ------------------ 2. (U) A spate of unseasonable rains from March 19 to 24 caused 79 deaths and significant economic damage across South Ind [...] | 2008-03-28 12:42:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EFIN EINV EPET ETRD SENV IN |
08NEWDELHI932 | DELHI DIARY, MARCH 17-28 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for March 17-28, 2008 that did not feature in our other reporting: -- Terrorists Strike Again in Jammu and Kashmir After a 5 Month Lull -- Congress Strikes Out -- Yet Another Joint Indo-Russian Defense Project Hits t [...] | 2008-03-31 13:22:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PTER PREF SCUL SOCI TBIO MASS |
08NEWDELHI938 | AMBASSADOR FASTS FOR NUCLEAR DEAL [...] (SBU) This is an action request for SCA. Please see para 7. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador told Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon April 1 that he will go on a hunger strike until the UPA government submits the IAEA safeguards agreement to the Board of Governors. Moreover, he continue [...] | 2008-04-01 06:02:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM TSPL KNNP ETTC ENRG TRGY IN |
08NEWDELHI95 | RELIANCE SLOWING DOWN ITS RETAIL ROLLOUT? [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Reliance has ambitious plans to develop a comprehensive "farm to fork" supply chain that will support its front-end organized retail venture, but establishing solid backward linkages to the agricultural sector will take time and recent protests against it may require the compan [...] | 2008-01-11 11:00:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BTIO EAGR ECON EINV IN ETRD EFIN PREL |
08NEWDELHI96 | NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of January 7-11, 2008. FORD PLANS USD 500 MILLION UPGRADE TO ITS CHENNAI PLANT ----------------- 2. (SBU) Ford India announced on January 8 that it will invest USD 500 million in its Chennai production [...] | 2008-01-11 11:00:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN EINV EPET ETRD SENV IN |
08NEWDELHI97 | MYSTERIOUS MASS MORTALITY OF INDIAN GHARIALS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 9. 2. (U) Summary: Between 64 and 100 Gangetic Gharials, a critically endangered crocodilian species endemic to India, have been found dead in less than a month in the Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary located in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan s [...] | 2008-01-11 11:01:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV IN |
08NEWDELHI971 | WELCOME TO THE WORLD'S NEWEST DEMOCRACY: BHUTAN [...] (SBU) Demonstrating a strong commitment to a transition to democracy, Bhutan went to the polls on March 24 to provide a lop-sided victory for the Druk Pheuensum Tshogpa (DPT),one of the two parties in contention. DPT president Jigme Y. Thinley is expected to be sworn in as Prime Minister sho [...] | 2008-04-02 13:31:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PREF PGOV PHUM PREL PINR IN BT |
08NEWDELHI982 | NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 31-April 3, 2008, including the following items: --MCDONALD'S OPENS ITS FIRST OUTLET IN CHENNAI --WIPRO RAMPS UP CHENNAI OPERATIONS --GOA TO HAVE LARGEST OFFSHORE CASINO --PLANNING COMMISSION'S FOC [...] | 2008-04-03 11:05:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EFIN EINV EPET ETRD SENV IN |
08NEWDELHI984 | CHINA SPURS INDIA TO REVITALIZE TIES TO AFRICA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: India will host the India-Africa Summit April 8 to April 9 in New Delhi, having extended invitations to leaders of fourteen AU nations and representatives of eight Africa-centric multilateral fora. The GOI seeks to partner with African nations in key areas including technology, [...] | 2008-04-03 12:50:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON EAID ECIN ETRD KECF IN |
08NEWDELHI992 | CONGRESS TURNS UP HEAT ON MAYAWATI, SOFTENS ON [...] (SBU) Summary: At the March 30-31 Congress Party Uttar Pradesh (UP) state unit conference, party leaders including Sonia and Rahul Gandhi fiercely criticized the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) government of Chief Minister Mayawati. The gloves came off as Congress Party leaders accused the BSP and [...] | 2008-04-04 10:23:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL SOCI KISL IN |
08NIAMEY1007 | Charges Stick, but Kaka Granted Provisional Release [...] (U) On October 7, the Nigerien High Court of Appeals affirmed new charges against RFI affiliate director Moussa Kaka at the request of state prosecutors, but granted him "immediate, provisional release" from prison. No trial date has been set. 2. (U) Kaka was arrested on September 20, 2007, [...] | 2008-10-07 13:48:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY1069 | Another Journalist Arrested in Niger [...] (U) SUMMARY. On October 29, Nigerien journalist Alzouma Zakari was arrested by Nigerien Judicial Police after alleging inappropriate involvement by Minister of Interior Albade Abouba in a government contract to provide airline transportation during the 2008 Hajj. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) Zakar [...] | 2008-11-05 04:47:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY1170 | MEDICAL FACILITIES IN NIGER IN CRITICAL CONDITION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The newly-arrived FSHP has completed her tour of medical facilities in Niamey to assess availability of emergency care. Aging equipment and lack of repair facilities in country have resulted in extremely limited capabilities to support basic testing. Immediate medical evacuati [...] | 2008-12-19 10:30:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT AMED CASC EAID NG |
08NIAMEY1171 | NIGER: REBEL FACTION RESIGNATIONS [...] (SBU) Recent resignations of seven leaders within the predominantly Tuareg rebel movement Front des Forces de Redressement (FFR) suggest a schism within the FFR element that broke off from the Mouvement des Nigeriens pour la Justice (MNJ) in May 2008 (reftel). The resignations follow two confl [...] | 2008-12-19 10:31:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PINR PREL MOPS NG |
08NIAMEY198 | NIGER: COUNTER-TERRORISM COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE [...] (U) A U.N. Counter-terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) team led by Mike Smith on February 13 briefed diplomats on their visit to Niger. The meeting was under the auspices of the Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) and was hosted by the French Embassy on behalf of G-8 president [...] | 2008-02-15 07:52:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PREL NG |
08NIAMEY226 | NIGER: ALLEGATIONS OF TORTURE [...] (U) The Newspaper "Le Republicain" carried a front page article in its February 14-20 edition reporting the torture of a number of civilians by the security forces in Agadez. It recounts two specific cases. 2. (U) The first involves three cattle sellers who were detained on January 18. They [...] | 2008-02-22 12:59:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM NG |
08NIAMEY231 | NIGER GSP PETITION: INTERIM DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) DCM on February 20 made ref A demarche with Labor Ministry Secretary General Assane Harouna, National Commission against Forced Labor and Discrimination director Issa Dan Azoumi and the head of the Labor Ministry's child labor division, Dounama Abdou. They noted that the slavery study [...] | 2008-02-25 08:51:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB PHUM ETRD SOCI USAID PREL NG |
08NIAMEY24 | FORMER PRIME MINISTER DETAINED AND QUESTIONED [...] (U) Former Prime Minister Hama Amadou was questioned by police for about five hours on January 7. Details are still sketchy, but the questioning apparently followed a scuffle earlier in the day involving youth elements of the ruling MNSD party. One of the youth had questioned Amadou, who hea [...] | 2008-01-08 11:34:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ECON NG |
08NIAMEY269 | NIGER: WILL ELECTIONS BE POSTPONED? [...] (U) The National Council for Political Dialogue (known by its French acronym CNDP),which comprises all political parties, has been meeting in closed session since late February. It is expected to submit recommendations to the government. 2. (SBU) There is widespread speculation about whet [...] | 2008-03-06 12:24:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV NG |
08NIAMEY303 | NIGER: DONORS DISCUSS ELECTIONS [...] (U) There is an action request in paragraph 11. 2. (SBU) Summary: The GON has proposed an ambitious timetable to create a new voters registration list in preparation for elections in 2009, although it is not clear that registration can take place in the north given the security situation th [...] | 2008-03-11 13:36:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID KDEM NG |
08NIAMEY313 | NIGER: SECURITY UPDATE [...] (SBU) The French Embassy informed us that a convoy of trucks traveling between Agadez and Arlit was attacked the morning of March 12. One person in the convoy was killed. The French Embassy also reported that a Canadian mining camp near Ingall was attacked March 7. 2. (SBU) The Canadian Em [...] | 2008-03-13 12:18:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PGOV ASEC NG |
08NIAMEY446 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/AGRICULTURAL [...] (U) As one of the poorest countries in the world, Niger will be among the hardest hit by rising food prices. Post has reported on food developments (refs b, c, and especially d),and will continue to do as the situation evolves. Much will depend on the fall harvest, which will in turn depend [...] | 2008-04-23 09:41:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL NG |
08NIAMEY447 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/AGRICULTURAL [...] (U) As one of the poorest countries in the world, Niger will be among the hardest hit by rising food prices. Post has reported on food developments (refs b, c, and especially d),and will continue to do as the situation evolves. Much will depend on the fall harvest, which will in turn depend [...] | 2008-04-23 09:41:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL NG |
08NIAMEY452 | CHINA'S ENGAGEMENT IN NIGER [...] (SBU) Summary. On April 14, the Chinese Ambassador to Niger gave an interview to the Nigerien weekly newspaper "La Griffe" (The Claw). In the article he summarized China's aid projects in Niger. He stated that Chinese aid to Niger was given "without selfishness and without conditions." The Ch [...] | 2008-04-29 13:33:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECPS EMIN EPET EAID EFIN MARR SENV TRGY |
08NIAMEY453 | GON closes second radio station [...] (U) Summary: On April 22, 2008, the Conseil Superieur de la Communication (CSC),Niger's media regulatory body, ordered the indefinite closure of Agadez-based radio station Sahara FM. In its official report, the CSC indicates that this decision was made "without ruling out possible criminal cha [...] | 2008-04-29 15:03:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY470 | ADDENDUM: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/AGRICULTURAL [...] (U) Following up on reftel report on the impact of rising food prices on Niger, and after consultation with local WFP and FEWSNET personnel, Embassy estimates that Niger will need approximately 120,000 mt of food to tide the country over until next fall's harvest. The 120,000 mt should be a c [...] | 2008-05-05 13:49:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID PGOV NG |
08NIAMEY487 | NIGER: RELEASED DETAINEE TELLS HIS STORY [...] (SBU) Aziz Ameyagi was released from Niger's high security Kutokalle Prison on May 5 after eight months of detainment On May 8 he recounted his saga to the Embassy Development Coordinator. 2. (SBU) Aziz was a senior person in Africare,s Agadez office. He was arrested by gendarmes last Augu [...] | 2008-05-09 06:55:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM NG |
08NIAMEY533 | NIGER: MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS RESPONSE TO [...] (U) Following is an unofficial English translation of the Government of Niger (GON) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Note Number 3413 (dated 19 May 2008),in response to U.S. Embassy Niamey Diplomatic Note Number 36, related to allegations of human rights abuses conducted by Nigerien mil [...] | 2008-05-20 13:52:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM MARR PGOV NG |
08NIAMEY567 | HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICIAL DISCUSSES RECENT EVENTS [...] (U) In a May 28 meeting with DCM, Political assistant and visiting analysts, the Vice President of the Nigerien Association for the Defense of Human rights (known by its French acronym ANDDH),Badie Hima, expressed concern about recent developments. 2. (SBU) Hima is particularly worried abo [...] | 2008-05-29 08:44:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV NG |
08NIAMEY572 | NIGER: RESIGNATIONS FROM THE MNJ POLITICAL CELL; [...] (U) A May 28 posting on the MNJ web site signed by Chehna ag Hamate announced Hamate's resignation from the MNJ political cell. On May 30 another posting said that the political cell had met the day before and accepted the resignation of Chehna Hamate and Kaocen Seydou Maiga. The new politic [...] | 2008-05-30 10:11:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV MOPS PINR NG |
08NIAMEY603 | NIGER: FORMER PRIME MINISTER FACES CORRUPTION [...] (U) The Nigerien Justice Ministry has reportedly asked the National Assembly to open an investigation into allegations that former Prime Minister Hama Amadou diverted government funds that were to support the press when Amadou was Prime Minister. The National Assembly is expected to review the [...] | 2008-06-12 14:00:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV NG |
08NIAMEY616 | MNJ KIDNAPS FRENCH URANIUM WORKERS [...] (U) The MNJ has claimed on its website to have kidnapped four French employees of the uranium mining company COMINAK (a subsidiary of AREVA) in the northern town of Airlit the night of June 21/22. It has not made any demands, and says that it will release the four as soon as arrangements can b [...] | 2008-06-23 07:46:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER ASEC NG |
08NIAMEY624 | NIGER: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPROVES PROSECUTION OF [...] (U) Late in the evening of Monday, June 23, the National Assembly approved the prosecution of former Prime Minister Hama Amadou on charges related to the misuse of funds appropriated for support of the media (reftels). The secret ballot vote was 72 for and 28 against, with one abstention. [...] | 2008-06-24 06:35:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR ASEC NG |
08NIAMEY625 | NIGER: UPDATE ON FRENCH HOSTAGES [...] (U) The MNJ has claimed on its website that the GON delayed for 48 hours giving authorization to the ICRC travel to the north to pick up the four French uranium workers kidnapped on June 22 (reftel). It also claims that early in the morning of June 24 the Nigerien Armed Forces used recently a [...] | 2008-06-24 12:14:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER ASEC MOPS FR NG |
08NIAMEY629 | NIGER: UPDATE ON FRENCH HOSTAGES [...] (U) The MNJ reports on its website that it has turned the four French uranium workers (refs A and B) over to the ICRC, along with a message addressed to the French government and AREVA. It says that Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) MI-24 helicopters bombed the villages of Tadek (just north of Ifer [...] | 2008-06-26 07:29:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER ASEC MOPS FR NG |
08NIAMEY693 | NIGER: MNJ ATTACKS AGADEZ [...] (U) The MNJ reports on its web site that it attacked Agadez around 6:30 in the evening of July 10. It claims that the attack is the prelude for an offensive, and warns civilians to stay away from military and government facilities in the interior of the country. It also reiterates its claim [...] | 2008-07-14 07:30:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PGOV ASEC NG |
08NIAMEY739 | NIGER: GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS MSF-FRANCE OPERATIONS [...] (U) The Nigerien Interior Ministry in a decree dated July 18 suspended the operations of Medecins Sans Frontieres-France (MSF-F) in Niger. 2. (SBU) In a July 29 meeting with the DCM, the head of the French chapter of MSF in Niger, Emmanuel Lavieuville, explained that, contrary to press rep [...] | 2008-07-29 10:45:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PHUM SOCI FR NG |
08NIAMEY945 | HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE FOR UNGFA - NIGER [...] The Nigerien attendees to the 63rd UN General Assembly will be as listed below. (Note: no spouses are anticipated to attend, and travel information is not available at this time. All participants speak French. End Note.): A. Attendance of Head of State: No. B. Attendance of Hea [...] | 2008-09-05 14:20:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OVIP OTRA KSEP UNGA NG |
08NIAMEY960 | Transport Minister Replaced; ANDP Technocrat Brought Back [...] (SBU) On September 14, President Tandja, acting on the recommendation of PM Oumarou, dismissed Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Kindo Hamani. Reasons cited on the street for his dismissal include difficulties encountered by importers and transport firms in moving goods from the Port of [...] | 2008-09-15 14:24:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ELTN EAIR PINR NG |
08NIAMEY988 | NIAMEY VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR AUGUST 2008 [...] (SBU) Post Visas Viper Committee met on September 15, 2008. Visas Viper Coordinator is Conoff Karan Swaner. Visas Viper Committee Chair CDA Eric Whitaker requested information from the committee. 2. (SBU) Members of the Visas Viper Committee mentioned that sometime in the spring of 2008, A [...] | 2008-09-23 14:18:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEG PREL NG |
08NIAMEY993 | NIAMEY - ATA 6851 INTERDICTING TERRORIST [...] (SBU) Per ref A, Embassy Niamey submits the final participant list for participation in Department of State training program ATA 6851, scheduled to be conducted in Niamey, Niger, from September 29 through Otober 10, 2008: 1 (Name) Mahaman Sani Idi (Position) Police Commissioner (DOB) [...] | 2008-09-24 14:36:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PTER |
08NICOSIA123 | CHRISTOFIAS SEEMINGLY WINNING BATTLE FOR VANQUISHED [...] (SBU) Summary: Following incumbent Tassos Papadopoulos's failure to advance past the February 17 first round of presidential elections, the major parties supporting his candidacy, the Democratic Party (DIKO) and Socialist EDEK announced their decisions to support Communist AKEL leader Dimitri [...] | 2008-02-20 16:23:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CY |
08NICOSIA125 | G/TIP VISITOR SEES FIRST-HAND CYPRIOT EFFORTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: G/TIP Official Jennifer Donnelly visited Cyprus January 31 - February 2 to evaluate RoC efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) on the island. In her meetings, Donnelly acknowledged government successes, such as the recent passage of comprehensive anti-TIP legislation an [...] | 2008-02-22 07:14:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL TIP KCRM KWMN CY |
08NICOSIA126 | CYPRUS: 2008 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment. Further to Ref A request, post submits our input for USTR's 2008 Special 301 review of country IPR practices. (Note: This report covers mainly the government-controlled area of Cyprus. A separate section is devoted to the area administered by Turkish Cypriots, whe [...] | 2008-02-22 08:18:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ECON ETRD AF NEA EUR EAP WHA SA CY |
08NICOSIA146 | TURKISH CYPRIOT BUSINESS; ISOLATION OR [...] (SBU) For decades, maintaining the global (except for Turkey) non-recognition of the "TRNC" has been among the ROC's top foreign policy goals. This, of course, is the inverse of a key objective of the "TRNC;" to achieve even incremental international recognition for its "institutions." There i [...] | 2008-02-28 14:36:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV PREL CY |
08NICOSIA179 | CYPRUS: U.S.-EU CLIMATE CHANGE COOPERATION [...] (U) Action request in para 3. 2. (SBU) Further to Reftel request, Post Econ Officer and Econ Specialist met with Mr. Theodoulos Mesimeris, Environment Officer and person responsible for Climate Change policy at the GOC's Environment Service (under the Ministry of Agriculture). Mesimeris [...] | 2008-03-13 12:58:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KGHG SENV ENRG EUN CY |
08NICOSIA180 | TURKISH CYPRIOT-ADMINISTERED AREA -- EIGHTH ANNUAL [...] (U) Paras 3-6 are sensitive but unclassified -- not for internet distribution. 2. (U) Embassy Nicosia hereby submits information for the April 2007 - March 2008 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Embassy point of contact is Amy E. Dahm, Political Section, Tel: (357) 22-39-3345, Fax: (357) [...] | 2008-03-14 11:12:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB CY |
08NICOSIA181 | REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS -- EIGHTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT [...] (U) Paras 3-6 are sensitive but unclassified -- not for internet distribution. 2. (U) Embassy Nicosia hereby submits information for the April 2007 - March 2008 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Embassy point of contact is Amy E. Dahm, Political Section, Tel: (357) 22-39-3345, Fax: (357) [...] | 2008-03-14 11:12:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB CY |
08NICOSIA201 | CYPRUS: FINCEN IRAN ADVISORY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-24 12:48:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP IR PREL PARM CY |
08NICOSIA216 | CYPRUS: POLICE STEP UP IPR ENFORCEMENT [...] (SBU) As reported Reftel, police enforcement action against IPR piracy seems to be on the rise. During 2007, the police launched 188 raids on suspected pirates, seizing 188,516 pirated items (mostly of DVDs and CDs),compared to 114 raids and 77,763 seized items in 2006. Thus far, this trend [...] | 2008-04-02 11:28:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ECON ETRD AF NEA EUR EAP WHA SA CY |
08NICOSIA224 | CYPRUS: WATER SUPPLY APPROACHING CRITICAL [...] (SBU) Summary. Cyprus is in for a long, hot, and, worst of all, very dry summer. On March 24, the GOC announced emergency measures to deal with a dwindling water supply. A shortfall of around 16.7 million tons of water over the next year is expected to be made up through a combination of me [...] | 2008-04-07 12:34:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON ETRD SENV CY |
08NICOSIA252 | COMPOSITION OF WORKING GROUPS SPURS OPTIMISM [...] (SBU) Summary: President Demetris Christofias's appointment of well-known supporters of the 2004 Annan Plan to the working groups and technical committees soon to begin pre-negotiations preparations has pleased reunification activists but divided Cypriot political parties. Pro-government AKE [...] | 2008-04-21 14:39:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CY |
08NICOSIA263 | CYPRUS: TURKEY CHANGE OF STATUS AT EBRD [...] (SBU) Per reftel request, Post conveyed on April 22 the USG's position concerning Turkey's application to change its membership status in EBRD to Kyriacos Kakouris, Senior Economic Officer, Ministry of Finance. Kakouris said he saw merit in the USG's proposal for an accelerated six-month strat [...] | 2008-04-22 11:54:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL CY |
08NICOSIA264 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY [...] (SBU) Following is our response on the impact of rising food/agricultural commodity prices in Cyprus, keyed to Ref A questions. DEMAND: Cyprus has an open, prosperous economy and continues to enjoy an abundance of imported foods and agricultural commodities sufficient for the needs of both [...] | 2008-04-23 08:50:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL CY |
08NICOSIA270 | ECHR ENDORSES PROPERTY SWAP BUT SIDESTEPS THE TURKISH [...] (SBU) Summary: The April 22 decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) approving a property swap between Greek Cypriot refugee Michael Tymvios and Turkey fell short of declaring the Turkish Cypriot "Property Commission" an effective local remedy, a finding that the Republic of Cypr [...] | 2008-04-29 14:05:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CY |
08NICOSIA354 | CYPRUS: GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS (GMP) [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 12. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. Per reftel request, on May 15 Post delivered demarches on the Global Maritime Partnership (GMP) initiative to the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Communications and Works at the ministerial level. We followed up with [...] | 2008-06-02 08:24:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MCAP MOPS PHSA PINS |
08NICOSIA447 | CYPRUS: Global Economic Turmoil Takes its Toll [...] (SBU) Summary. Rising oil and food prices and the global economic turmoil is finally taking its toll on Cyprus. Cyprus is going to have to live with slower growth rates (albeit, still double that of the EU average),and to forget about fiscal surpluses. However, the main threat is inflation, [...] | 2008-06-13 08:46:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN CY |
08NICOSIA450 | CYPRIOT REACTIONS MIXED TO RELEASE OF TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Reactions to the June 4 release of the 2008 Trafficking in Persons report were mixed in Cyprus, with GOC officials voicing frustration over the Tier 2 Watch List ranking while media and NGOs praised the report for highlighting the severity of the island's TIP problem. Interior [...] | 2008-06-13 13:52:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN PREL PGOV CY SMIG KPAO |
08NICOSIA48 | CANDIDATES GEARING UP FOR LAST MONTH OF CAMPAIGN [...] (SBU) Summary: January 18 marked the beginning of the end of the Cypriot presidential race, with candidates formally depositing their paperwork with electoral authorities. With no clear favorite, the campaign is bound to become uglier and more personal in coming weeks. Incumbent Tassos Papa [...] | 2008-01-22 14:18:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CY |
08NICOSIA495 | CYPRUS ASYLUM SERVICES STRUGGLING TO COPE WITH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Cyprus enjoys the highest per capita rate of asylum seekers in the European Union and is struggling with a backlog of nearly 8,000 asylum applications. RoC migration officials claim the majority pass through Turkey and the northern part of Cyprus en route to the government-con [...] | 2008-07-02 11:56:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM CY |
08NICOSIA512 | RESPONSE FOR REQUEST OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-08 12:39:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AINFCY TU |
08NICOSIA551 | CYPRUS DRY [...] (SBU) The Director for Operations of the Water Development Department (WDD) told us that Cyprus is experiencing "a national catastrophe" due to the continuing drought and failure of the GOC to prepare "despite the WDD having warned the government for two years that this could happen." While pe [...] | 2008-07-17 14:04:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON SENV CY |
08NICOSIA567 | DENIAL OF EXPORT LICENSE MAY HAVE NEGATIVE [...] (SBU) On July 22, Post learned from Bell Helicopter Corporation that PM/DDTC had denied the company an export license for the sale of two helicopters to the Cypriot Ministry of Justice (Police) for use largely for search-and-rescue purposes. As Post stated in ref e-mail, "We strongly support [...] | 2008-07-24 10:29:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KOMC ECON CY |
08NICOSIA621 | THE PROBLEMS OF ECONOMIC CONVERGENCE IN A REUNITED [...] (SBU) Summary. Thirty-four years of separation have created two distinct economies on Cyprus. The ROC is fully integrated into the global trading system and the EU, and enjoys a relatively high level of human capital. The north, primarily because of the policies (both G/C and T/C) that isola [...] | 2008-07-31 12:58:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN CY |
08NICOSIA682 | NEW ARRIVALS CHANGING CYPRUS'S BI-COMMUNAL [...] (SBU) Summary: An island long accustomed to exporting human capital, Cyprus has witnessed an unprecedented wave of immigration in the last ten years, altering the historically bi-communal (Turkish- and Greek-Cypriot) demographic balance and potentially affecting the Republic's political landsc [...] | 2008-08-22 08:50:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL ECON CY |
08NICOSIA703 | CYPRUS: WHERE WE ARE AT THE START OF FORMAL TALKS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At rock-bottom of a four-year impasse, few believed on January 1 that full-fledged Cyprus Problem negotiations would recommence during 2008. In the eight months since, however, Greek Cypriots dumped their intransigent leader and replaced him with freer-thinking Demetris Chris [...] | 2008-09-02 13:55:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL UN UNFICYP CY TU |
08NICOSIA728 | CYPRUS: PRESIDENT REPLIES TO AMBASSADOR'S [...] (U) U.S. Ambassador Frank C. Urbancic on September 9 presented his credentials to Republic of Cyprus President Demetris Christofias. Later that day, President Christofias's office sent a formal, written reply to the Ambassador's statement from the presentation of credentials ceremony. The t [...] | 2008-09-10 14:27:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV OPDC CY |
08NICOSIA730 | CYPRUS: SUPPORT FOR EGYPT'S MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON AVIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-11 14:02:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AORC TBIO EAGR EAID PREL CY |
08NICOSIA745 | CYPRUS LIKLEY TO SUPPORT US PROPOSALS AT THE IMSO ASSEMBLY [...] (SBU) Per reftel request, Post delivered on September 9 demarche on the upcoming Assembly of Parties Meeting for the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) in Valletta, Malta, from September 29 to October 3, 2008 to Nicholas Emiliou, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [...] | 2008-09-17 13:04:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS EWWT IMO KSCA PBTS PHSA PREL CY |
08NICOSIA749 | CYPRUS: SHIPPING INDUSTRY CALM AMID GLOBAL TURMOIL [...] (SBU) Summary. Shipping executives in Cyprus tell us that their industry continues to flourish despite the global economic turmoil and volatility in energy prices. Their biggest problems are the Turkish embargo on Cypriot-flagged ships, the dispute with EU authorities over Cyprus' tonnage tax [...] | 2008-09-18 12:11:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT CY |
08NICOSIA759 | CYPRUS' ECONOMY STILL STRONG, THANKS TO RUSSIA [...] (SBU) Finance Minister Charilaos Stavrakis said Cyprus continues to enjoy solid economic growth and a positive economic outlook, but that "it can't go on forever." During Ambassador Urbancic's September 22 introductory call, the Minister noted that Cyprus has "almost zero" exposure to the prob [...] | 2008-09-22 13:07:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL PGOV EFIN CY |
08NICOSIA763 | CYPRIOT BANKS REDUCING US RISK EXPOSURE [...] (SBU) In response to the upheaval in US markets, Cypriot financial institutions are taking a very conservative approach to risk management and reassessing their financial exposure to US financial firms. Most seriously, on September 17 the Bank of Cyprus, the country's largest bank, issued inst [...] | 2008-09-24 13:46:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL CY |
08NICOSIA77 | "TRNC" ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING EFFORTS SLOWLY ADVANCE [...] (SBU) On January 23-24, another in a series of EU-sponsored seminars on anti-money laundering and financial sector reform was held in the "TRNC." Unlike the previous meeting held in September (reftel,) only one expert came from abroad to provide comments on the recently-passed "TRNC" anti-mone [...] | 2008-01-31 10:35:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PGOV ETER CY |
08NICOSIA814 | CYPRUS SHORES-UP CONFIDENCE IN BANKS, RUSSIAN [...] (SBU) Summary. Although the Cyprus Stock Exchange has experienced larger losses than most global exchanges, local banks remain solid and confidence in the country's economic future among consumers and businesspeople remains high. This is due to a lack of Cypriot exposure to stock and bonds, f [...] | 2008-10-10 13:49:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL RU CY |
08NICOSIA874 | CYPRUS SHORES-UP CONFIDENCE IN BANKS, RUSSIAN [...] (SBU) Summary. Although the Cyprus Stock Exchange has experienced larger loses than most global exchanges, local banks remain solid and confidence in the country,s economic future among consumers and businesspeople remains high. This is due to a lack of Cypriot exposure to stock and bonds, fo [...] | 2008-11-04 09:56:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL RU CY |
08NICOSIA88 | CYPRUS' SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO EURO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. By all accounts, Cyprus has managed the transition to the Euro quite successfully. The smooth changeover is being used by the incumbent government in the current presidential election campaign as an example of its sound economic governance. The only problem, covered extensivel [...] | 2008-02-07 09:16:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON PGOV EUN CY |
08NICOSIA883 | CYPRUS: DEMARCHE REQUEST ON EU REGULATIONS ON RECOGNIZED [...] (SBU) Per reftel request, Post delivered on November 4 demarche on EU regulations regarding recognized ship classification societies to Nicholas Emiliou, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We also submitted copies to Makis Constantinides, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communi [...] | 2008-11-07 11:37:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT EUN IMO CY |
08NICOSIA887 | TURKISH AND GREEK CYPRIOTS AGREE; CUSTOMS TRAINING [...] (SBU) Over the past year there have been reports of increasing levels of people smuggling and drug trafficking through north Cyprus. Although we have no firm evidence, Post believes that the passenger ferry between Famagusta and Syria has augmented previously established smuggling via cargo s [...] | 2008-11-10 14:52:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP KSTC PREL CY |
08NICOSIA912 | CYPRUS TO PURSUE LOW-KEY APPROACH ON TURKISH [...] (SBU) U/S of Energy, Solon Kassinis, told econoff that the recent events involving ships conducting seismic soundings off SW Cyprus and near Kastelorizo Greece and Greek and Turkish warships were "nothing unusual" and should be "downplayed." He criticized Cyprus MFA for calling in the P-5 Amba [...] | 2008-11-18 14:31:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT ENRG GR TU CY |
08NICOSIA932 | CYPRUS: DEALING WITH THE FINANCIAL CRISIS [...] (SBU) Summary. Cyprus continues to enjoy economic stability, even in the face of ongoing global financial turmoil. This prosperity will come under pressure in 2009, as construction and tourism slow in the face of reduced foreign demand. Against this background, the GOC announced an assistan [...] | 2008-11-26 13:15:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD CY |
08NICOSIA963 | CYPRUS: LIBERTAD ACT [...] (SBU) Following is Post's response to Reftel questionnaire (answers keyed to questions). -- Has the host country, in Post's opinion, worked to promote the advancement of democracy and human rights in Cuba? No, the ROC has not worked to promote the advancement of democracy and human rights [...] | 2008-12-09 13:46:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ETRD ETTC PREL CU CY |
08NICOSIA98 | CYPRUS: FIGHTING TUBERCULOSIS IN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA [...] (SBU) In response to Reftel request regarding the status of Cyprus's implementation of the Berlin Declaration on Tuberculosis (TB): Dr. Andreas Polynikis, Chief Health Officer, Ministry of Health, who attended the WHO meeting in Berlin on October 22, 2007, informed us that his office was in t [...] | 2008-02-11 11:00:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TBIO WHO CY |
08NICOSIA997 | CYPRUS: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-31 10:35:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP EFIN PARM IR CY |
08NOUAKCHOTT232 | KOSOVO RECOGNITION LOBBYING: TARGET COUNTRIES IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-12 07:51:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNMIK PGOV MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT365 | EMERGING MAURITANIAN "SOFT" COUNTERTERRORISM [...] (SBU) Both the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (GIRM) and the U.S. have chosen similar paths to fight the root causes of terrorism in Mauritania. In April 2008, the GIRM developed an draft Action Plan addressing &Social and Economic Aspects of the National Strategy Against T [...] | 2008-07-13 14:42:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PTER EAID MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT408 | EAC MEETS IN RESPONSE TO REPORTED COUP [...] (SBU) The EAC met at 1015hrs to discuss reports of a coup and Mission security posture. Reports indicate that at approximately 0900hrs today, the President and Prime Minister were removed from their physical offices at the direction of General Mohamed Abdel Aziz. General Aziz has been Persona [...] | 2008-08-06 13:21:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CASC MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT696 | PRESIDENT BQALAHI ADDRESSES THE NATION FOO [...] (SBU) On November 21, President Abdallahi delivered his first address to the nation since the August 6 coup. Because the official state-run news outlets are tightly controlled by the military junta, the address was broadcast on the pan-Arab Al Arabiyasatellite channel which reaches most of M [...] | 2008-11-24 13:26:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KPAO MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT732 | JUNTA FINALLY ANNOUNCES START DATE FOR "NATIONAL [...] (U) The junta-designated "Prime Minister" Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf delivered a long-winded speech December 13 in which he outlined a long list of supposed accomplishments by the High State Council. He stressed the improvements in the daily lives of citizens and actions undertaken "with th [...] | 2008-12-15 12:45:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT746 | CONGRATULATORY LETTER ON BEHALF OF PRIME MINISTER [...] (SBU) Mission received December 18 a letter signed by President Abdallahi's Minister of Education on behalf of Prime Minister Yahya Ould Ahmed El Waghef who is being held in prison by the post-August 6 coup authorities. An informal translation of the letter (being forwarded in the original F [...] | 2008-12-18 13:44:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OPDC MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT770 | PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI RECONFIRMS HIS AMBASSADOR TO [...] (SBU) Charge received December 28 a letter from Mauritanian President Abdallahi to President Bush reconfirming Ambassador Dia Ibrahima as his representative in the U.S. Informal translation of the letter follows (copy of French original will be forwarded to AF/W). 2. (SBU) Begin Text: [...] | 2008-12-28 12:06:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OPDC MR |
08OSAKAKOBE10 | OTSU MAYORAL ELECTION: LDP & KOMEITO DEFEAT [...] (SBU) LDP Incumbent Makoto Mekata won the Otsu mayoral election after a close race with Kimiko Kise, in the largest victory for the ruling coalition in Shiga Prefecture in several years, and a disappointment for the independent governor, Yukiko Kada. Mekata beat Kise by only 3,600 votes, a [...] | 2008-01-24 22:55:00 | Consulate Osaka Kobe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV JA |
08OSAKAKOBE110 | KANSAI ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: CONCERNS OF FLAGGING [...] (SBU) Summary. The impact of rising commodity prices on consumer sentiment is the biggest threat facing the Kansai economy, according to a top official at the Osaka branch of the Bank of Japan. Meeting with EMIN May 23, BOJ Osaka Branch Deputy Director Kunio Matsuda said his greatest anxiety [...] | 2008-05-30 04:29:00 | Consulate Osaka Kobe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PGOV JA |
08OSAKAKOBE128 | JAPAN'S OPPOSITION DPJ USES RECRUITING SYSTEM [...] (SBU) Summary. The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) is tapping young candidates recruited through its national headquarters to run against entrenched ruling- party lawmakers in the next parliamentary election. The process is sometimes a source of friction with local party chapters, which compla [...] | 2008-06-24 03:54:00 | Consulate Osaka Kobe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV JA |
08OSAKAKOBE13 | AN UNCONVENTIONAL LDP CAMPAIGN TO WIN OSAKA GUBERNATORIAL [...] (SBU) In the Osaka gubernatorial election to be held on Sunday, January 27, political observers and the media are unanimous in predicting a win for the LDP candidate, Toru Hashimoto (38),a lawyer and TV personality. The LDP, after suffering a string of defeats last year culminating with the [...] | 2008-01-25 10:21:00 | Consulate Osaka Kobe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV JA |
08OSAKAKOBE14 | AN UNCONVENTIONAL LDP CAMPAIGN TO WIN OSAKA [...] (SBU) In the Osaka gubernatorial election to be held on Sunday, January 27, political observers and the media are unanimous in predicting a win for the LDP candidate, Toru Hashimoto (38),a lawyer and TV personality. The LDP, after suffering a string of defeats last year culminating with the [...] | 2008-01-25 10:22:00 | Consulate Osaka Kobe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV JA |
08OSAKAKOBE33 | GREEN PASSPORTS, RED HEARTS? KOREANS IN JAPAN [...] (SBU) Summary. Ethnic Korean permanent residents in Japan are increasingly switching from GOJ-issued travel documents to ROK passports. The ease with which ethnic Koreans can change nationality makes it difficult to assess ties to the DPRK and apply visa clearance requirements. As this tren [...] | 2008-02-12 07:27:00 | Consulate Osaka Kobe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CVIS PREL KN KS JA |
08OSLO102 | NORWEGIANS RECEIVE CUBA DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-26 06:37:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EU CU NO |
08OSLO126 | NORWAY'S ENERGY PART I: ROUGH WATERS AHEAD FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-06 13:11:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EPET PGOV SENV NO |
08OSLO130 | TERRORISM FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF MEMBERS OF ABU [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-10 06:55:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN PTER ETTC PREL KTFN NO |
08OSLO140 | NORWAY'S ENERGY PART I: ROUGH WATERS AHEAD FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-12 07:44:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EPET PGOV SENV NO |
08OSLO204 | NORWEGIAN ENERGY UPDATE: DEPUTY MINISTER MEETING [...] (SBU) Summary. On April 10 Ambassador Whitney met with Deputy Petroleum Minister Stubholt to discuss several energy issues, including the status of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Snoehvit project, GON views on the recent WIREC conference, access to new oil/gas acreage, the 20th licensing r [...] | 2008-04-11 12:28:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EPET PGOV SENV NO |
08OSLO220 | NORWEGIANS WILL SUPPORT REMANUFACTURING INITIATIVE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-21 06:32:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD WTRO ECON |
08OSLO261 | NORWEGIANS STUDY WIPO POINTS, CONSIDER CANDIDATES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-08 13:53:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC WIPO KIPR ETRD PREL NO |
08OSLO270 | NORWAY AND HEALTH CARE WORKER MIGRATION [...] (SBU) Summary. The GON has not yet passed any domestic legislation on health care migration (Note: Domestic legislation concerning such migration has, to our knowledge, also not been rejected by the Norwegian parliament, the Storting). Along with potential domestic legislation, Norway has [...] | 2008-05-14 10:13:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREF PREL SOCI NO |
08OSLO3 | NORWAY: DELIVERED US POLICY ON ELECTION IN PAKISTAN [...] (SBU) Reftel demarche was shared with the Pakistan desk officer, Espen Rikter-Svendsen. His office is focused on the case of a Norwegian-Pakistani citizen who has recently been arraigned for murder in Pakistan and he did not have any immediate comments. NOTE: Norway has a large Pakistani immig [...] | 2008-01-02 13:11:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PINS PREL PTER SHUM PK NO |
08OSLO330 | IF NOTHING'S FISHY, NORWEGIANS MIGHT JOIN THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Representatives from the Norwegian Ministry of Trade gave a cautious though positive reception to the idea of membership in the Global Maritime Partnership (GMP). A further response will be forthcoming from the GON after a July 1 interagency meeting. Rather than an unqualified [...] | 2008-06-16 14:58:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP MOPS |
08OSLO332 | NORWAY THANKED FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP OF PRISONERS OF [...] (SBU) Poloff spoke with Lars Valvatne, MFA Senior Advisor in the Section for Human Rights and Democracy, who said that he had contacted his UN colleagues and confirmed that Norway would not be issuing a press statement on reftel declaration. Poloff thanked Valvatne for Norway's co-sponsorship [...] | 2008-06-17 14:51:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EUN PHUM PREL NO |
08OSLO337 | NORWAY'S LIBERIA POVERTY REDUCTION PLANS AHEAD OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: This cable details the composition of the Norwegian delegation to the June 26-27 Liberia Poverty Reduction Forum in Berlin, as well as Norway's expected and prospective aid to Liberia. Norway does not plan to make any announcements of new aid pledges at the Forum. End Summary. [...] | 2008-06-18 14:53:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EFIN LI NO |
08OSLO353 | NORWAY AIMING TO BE A GLOBAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LEADER: [...] (SBU) Norway, the oil and gas giant of northern Europe, is working to become a leader in global renewable energy technology and cleaner fossil fuel production. Norway's renewable energy field, though lagging behind other European nations, has found niches to fill in wind power production, sol [...] | 2008-06-24 15:16:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ENRG TRGY PGOV NO |
08OSLO374 | NORWAY - AFGHAN NATIONAL ARMY INCREASE DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-03 13:58:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AF PREL NATO NO |
08OSLO390 | NORWAY SUPPORTIVE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF [...] (SBU) On July 11, 2008, Poloff spoke with Torfinn Stenseth, Assistant Director General of the Section for Global Security Issues and CIS Countries of the MFA, to deliver reftel demarche. Stenseth said that piracy off the coast of Somalia is a serious issue with which the GON is very concerned [...] | 2008-07-14 12:32:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | XA KCRM KJUS EWWT PHSA PREL NO |
08OSLO40 | MUSLIM AMERICAN CONGRESSMAN IN NORWAY ON FAITH, [...] (U) SUMMARY: The visit of Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) to Oslo 7-11 January focused on peace and reconciliation in the Middle East and establishing ties to Norway. It was a boon to post's interfaith outreach and helped combat stereotypes of the United States and administration policy. END [...] | 2008-01-18 06:33:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KISL KPAL KIRF OREP NO |
08OSLO404 | NORWEGIAN MUSLIM ENTREPRENEURS FOR MAKTOUM [...] Embassy Oslo suggested invitees to the Maktoum Foundation Entrepreneurs Conference are the following; -- Tasawr "Tommy" Sharif, Managing Director Sharif's Dekksenter (Europe's largest tire store) Sharif's Dekksenter, Bolerveien Berger Industrifelt, 2020 Skedsmokoret Norway (47) 4545 4545, [...] | 2008-07-21 07:57:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL PGOV NO |
08OSLO405 | NORWEGIANS INFORMED OF DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL [...] (SBU) Post delivered reftel demarche to Jo Hovik, Advisor in the MFA section for International Humanitarian and Criminal Law. Mr. Hovik assured Poloff that Norway would scrupulously comply with UNSCRs 1737, 1747 and 1803, and thanked us for our E.O. 13382 notification. WHITNEY [...] | 2008-07-21 09:53:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP EFIN PARM IR NO |
08OSLO457 | NORWEGIAN VIEWS ON THE NSG DRAFT EXCEPTION TEXT [...] (SBU) Charge delivered reftel demarche to MFA Political Director Vegard Ellefsen on August 13. While recognizing India's need for non-carbon-based energy, Ellefsen said Norway's concerns are about the impact on the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT). He stated that Norway is still in the [...] | 2008-08-14 09:12:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL ETTC AORC IN NO |
08OSLO477 | NORWEGIANS FREEZE ASSETS OF ADDITIONAL UNSCR 1737 [...] (SBU) Poloff informed the legal department of the MFA of the E.O. 13382 designations contai ned in reftel. Assets of these entities have already been frozen by the GON. Jo Hoevik, Senior Advisor in the legal department, explained how Norwegian asset freeze provisions function. UNSCR 1737 is [...] | 2008-08-25 12:48:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN |
08OSLO479 | NORWAY STRONGLY REJECTS RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF [...] (SBU) Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere released an August 26 statement sharply criticizing Russian recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Embassy had spoken with Norwegian MFA Assistant Director General Dag Halvorsen, leader of the MFA's Caucaus section on August 25 to explain U.S. obje [...] | 2008-08-27 14:49:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL GG RU NO |
08OSLO519 | NORWAY CONCERNED ABOUT EVENTS IN BOLIVIA [...] (SBU) Poloff met with Oyvind Johansen and Kjersti Rodsmoen of the Latin America section of the MFA to deliver reftel points. While generally supportive of our talking points, they inquired what kinds of evidence (if any) had been used by the governments of Bolivia and Venezuela to support thei [...] | 2008-09-22 11:55:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM BL ASEC NO |
08OSLO529 | NORWAY NONCOMMITTAL ON SYRIA AND IRAN ON IAEA [...] (SBU) DCM contacted MFA Political Director Vegard Ellefsen (who was in New York for UNGA) stressing points in reftel. Ellefsen was unaware of this issue but promised to get back to us once he found out more. Steffen Kongstad, head of MFA Security Policy Section, after hearing reftel points was [...] | 2008-09-24 14:03:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | IAEA MNUC PARM NO |
08OSLO532 | NORWAY UNLIKELY TO REPROGRAM FUNDS FOR KOSOVO DEBT [...] (SBU) Poloff met with Toril Langlete, Senior Advisor in the West Balkan section of the MFA to deliver reftel points. Langlete said it was highly unlikely that Norway would be able to reprogram funds for the Kosovo Debt Management Support Program (KDMSP). Norway has pledged 48.38 million Euro [...] | 2008-09-29 12:56:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EFIN EINV PREL EU KV NO |
08OSLO534 | NORWAY WANTS CONSENSUS ON UN NONPROLIFERATION [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Knut Langeland, Ambassador for Disarmament Affairs, who reviewed the draft resolution. Langeland had no specific comments on the text, but expressed Norway's preference for a consensus resolution adopted without a vote, after extensive consultation wit [...] | 2008-10-01 11:56:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM CDG PREL UNGA |
08OSLO545 | NORWAY SUPPORTS TRIAY AS PRESIDENT OF JOINT [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel talking points and biographic information to Knut Langeland, Ambassador for Disarmament affairs. Langeland forwarded the information to Ole Reistad, one of the directors of the Norwegian Radiation Protection Agency (NRPA). Reistad said that Norway wholeheartedl [...] | 2008-10-07 16:35:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG TRGY OTRA KNNP IAEA AORC NO |
08OSLO547 | NORWEGIAN ATTENDANCE AT SHARM EL-SHEIKH AVIAN [...] (SBU) The GON thanked us for reftel nonpaper and confirmed the following delegation attendance for the October 25-26 Avian and Pandemic Influenza (A&PI) conference in Sharm el-Sheikh. Norway is in the "final process" of determining its financial contribution on next year's budget related to A [...] | 2008-10-08 07:15:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AORC TBIO EAGR EAID PREL NO |
08OSLO560 | NORWEGIANS REVIEW ANTARCTIC TREATY INVITE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-15 08:39:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AOREC AY KSCA KTIA SENV TPHY NO |
08OSLO587 | PRESIDENT SAAKASHVILI'S OCTOBER 29 VISIT TO NORWAY [...] (U) Summary: Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili visited Oslo on October 29, meeting with PM Stoltenberg, and holding a public address at the Nobel Institute. Georgian FM Eka Tkeshelashvili accompanied him and met with FM Stoere. In his remarks Saakashvili firmly blamed Russia for the conf [...] | 2008-10-30 15:33:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL NATO GG NO |
08OSLO628 | NORWAY APPRECIATIVE OF US NONPRO COMPLIANCE [...] (SBU) Poloff spoke with Knut Langeland, MFA Ambassador for Disarmament Affairs, to thank Norway for its cosponsorship of the compliance resolution per reftel. Langeland was very appreciative that the USG secured the support of Indonesia and South Africa, by accommodating them through "minor" [...] | 2008-11-25 07:49:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MUNC PARM PREL UNGA NO |
08OSLO635 | NORWEGIAN ECONOMY: STILL FLOATING, BUT ICEBERGS [...] (SBU) Summary. Norway's energetic economy receives waves of ill financial news. With slowing economic growth, decreasing energy prices hit the major oil and gas-producing nation particularly hard. The Pension Fund (Global),one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, has posted sign [...] | 2008-11-28 07:45:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN NO |
08OSLO668 | NORWEGIANS RESPOND BLANDLY TO UN HARMONIZATION OF [...] (SBU) Poloff spoke wth Lars Petter Henie, the deputy director of the UN MFA section regarding reftel. Henie said he wuld prefer to respond in a written medium, and thi was his diplomatic and nuanced response: "Wetake great interest in the issue and efforts to imrove recruitment to UN operat [...] | 2008-12-15 14:54:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT AORC APER PREL UNGA NO |
08OSLO675 | NORWAY HESITATES ON PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SECURITY [...] (SBU) The underdirector of the MFA Pakistan/Afghanistan section of the Norwegian MFA, and the special advisor on Afghanistan in the Ministry of Defense, were unwilling to commit at this stage to additional Norwegian military elements to provide security for the upcoming Afghan elections. Post [...] | 2008-12-17 13:57:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM NATO PREL MOPS MARR AF NO |
08OSLO69 | TERRORISM FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF THREE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-07 12:15:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN PTER ETTC PREL UNSC KTFN NO |
08OSLO82 | NORWEGIANS CONSIDER WTO TAFT PROPOSAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-15 14:31:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD WTO ECON NO |
08OSLO84 | NORWEGIANS CONSIDER WTO TAFT PROPOSAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-15 16:58:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD WTO ECON NO |
08OSLO94 | NORWEGIANS REVIEW NORWEGIAN JUSCANZ GROUP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-21 10:40:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AA IS KS LI NZ PHUM PREL SZ NO |
08OSLO97 | NORWAY CONSIDERS IEA DEMARCHE POINTS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-22 06:38:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | IEA ENRG NO |
08OSLO98 | NUCLEAR MATERIAL TRANSFER-HALDEN REACTOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-22 06:38:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG KNNP TRGY KSCA NO |
08OSLO99 | NORWEGIANS RECEIVE SOMALIA POINTS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-22 14:55:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID NO |
08OTTAWA10 | CANADA AGREES TO JOINT DEMARCHE RE UN SENIOR [...] (SBU) In response to reftel demarche on January 4, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Afghanistan Task Force (FTAG) Deputy Director Richard Arbeiter confirmed that DFAIT would instruct the Canadian Permanent Representative to the UN in New York to participate in the [...] | 2008-01-04 21:39:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS IO AF CA |
08OTTAWA1006 | NEW BY-ELECTIONS A TEST FOR FALL ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: Three federal by-elections for members of Parliament will take place on September 8 to fill two formerly Liberal seats and one Bloc Quebecois seat. As in the March 17 by-elections (ref a),the Liberals would need to win big to boost their confidence about bringing down the gove [...] | 2008-07-29 12:19:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA1018 | CANADA AND POSSIBLE AMERICAS TRADE SUMMIT [...] (sbu) Canada strongly supports the U.S. idea of broadening free trade agreements and cooperation in the western hemisphere, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Advisor in the Americas Strategy Secretariat Rouben Khatchadourian told Econcouns on July 30. Respond [...] | 2008-07-30 20:55:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON ETRD XM XS CA |
08OTTAWA1027 | CONSERVATIVES SETTING THE STAGE FOR THIS FALL [...] (SBU) Summary: Over the past two months, the Conservative Party has fine-tuned the Cabinet, shaken up its managerial team, and revamped communications strategy to re-group ahead of the return of Parliament in mid-September. The new look was on display at the Conservative caucus summer policy [...] | 2008-07-31 21:33:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA1032 | CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS STIR DEBATE [...] (SBU) Summary. Federal and provincial Canadian Human Rights Commissions and Tribunals have over recent years come under intensified criticism, largely due to high-profile hate speech complaints, including about a controversial article on Muslims in Maclean's, a prominent Canadian magazine. An [...] | 2008-08-01 18:00:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA105 | CANADA COORDINATING WITH DOS ON UN DRIP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-22 19:22:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OAS PREL PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA1059 | THE ROLE OF THE PROVINCIAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS [...] (U) Summary: Canadian provincial human rights commissions and tribunals administer provincial human rights law, with varying provisions, procedures, and jurisdictions. While the public has traditionally viewed these commissions and tribunals as defenders of human rights, they are coming under [...] | 2008-08-08 20:55:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA106 | CANADA ENCOURAGING COUNTRIES TO BAN BURMESE IMPORTS [...] (SBU) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Deputy Director for the Southeast Asia and Pacific Division Evelyne Coulombe told PolOff that Canada is taking every opportunity to encourage other governments to impose import bans on Burma. Coulombe said that the DFAIT Sout [...] | 2008-01-22 21:08:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD PHUM BM CA |
08OTTAWA1091 | YOUNG VOTERS HAVE POTENTIAL TO INFLUENCE ELECTION [...] (SBU) Summary: Conventional wisdom in Canada suggests that young voters are apathetic. Indeed, official data show youth participation rates in federal elections have declined since 1993. However, mission conversations with politically-active young Canadians suggest that many of them are polit [...] | 2008-08-14 20:06:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA1123 | CANADA'S PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS GLOBALLY [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada remains a strong partner in promoting and defending human rights globally. Thanks to its "principle-based" approach, the Conservative Party believes that "Canada's voice is being heard" once again. Canada has awarded honorary citizenship to the Dalai Lama and Aung San [...] | 2008-08-22 13:50:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM CH IS BM CA |
08OTTAWA1142 | CANADIAN ELECTION SPECULATION HITS FEVER PITCH [...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Harper decided on August 26 to keep Governor General Michaelle Jean in Ottawa through early September. Local media and commentators interpret the move as the clearest sign yet that Harper may soon call an autumn snap election. If Harper does make the announcemen [...] | 2008-08-28 15:36:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CA |
08OTTAWA1149 | CANADA: MISSION DISASTER RELIEF OFFICER (MDRO) [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-29 15:06:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA EAID SOCI |
08OTTAWA1162 | GREEN PARTY MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST MP [...] The Green Party landed its first Member of Parliament on August 30. Sitting Independent MP Blair Wilson formally joined the party and said he will run under the Green banner in a Canadian federal election that local analysts expect to be called within days. Wilson's recruitment marks a first [...] | 2008-09-03 15:06:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL SENV PINR CA |
08OTTAWA1165 | TORIES POISED FOR MODEST GAINS IN QUEBEC [...] (SBU) Summary: With a fall federal election all but certain, our English and French-speaking contacts in Montreal told us that the Conservatives are well-positioned to add to their eleven seats in Quebec. They downplayed the possibility of a major breakthrough, however, and said that seat chan [...] | 2008-09-04 11:45:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON SENV CA |
08OTTAWA1171 | CANADA TO CALL FEDERAL ELECTION ON SEPTEMBER 7 [...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Stephen Harper will trigger a Canadian federal election on September 7 with voting day on October 14. The Conservatives are well-positioned to win a second minority government and late August polls suggested they will gain seats in key provinces. However, tight [...] | 2008-09-05 21:14:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON SENV CA |
08OTTAWA1177 | ELECTION KICK-OFF HIGHLIGHTS TORY PREPARATIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Harper called a federal election on September 7 for voting on October 14 (Ref A). Harper emphasized continuity and stability in his first message to voters. Dion branded Harper an extremist. Although Harper signaled the date at least a week in advance -- and mo [...] | 2008-09-08 21:27:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CA |
08OTTAWA1198 | NSPD/HSPD ON ARCTIC POLICY - REQUEST CONSIDERATION [...] (SBU) Summary. Embassy strongly believes release of the new Arctic Policy National Security Presidential Directive/Homeland Security Presidential Directive during Canada's federal election campaign has the potential to insert the United States as an issue in the campaign and negatively impact [...] | 2008-09-12 19:44:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EWWT PBTS TPHY TSPL CA |
08OTTAWA123 | CANADA WILL NOT ATTEND UN WORLD CONFERENCE ON [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada took a firm stance against the UN World Conference Against Racism on January 23 when it announced it would not attend the 2009 Durban Review Conference (Durban II). Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier stated that the 2001 UN World Conference Against Racism "degenera [...] | 2008-01-24 20:49:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL CA |
08OTTAWA1231 | VANCOUVER OLYMPIC SECURITY UPDATE - COORDINATION [...] (SBU) Summary: The February 12-28 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver will present Canada, and the United States, with complex multi-jurisdictional security challenges. The RCMP has the security lead, but is planning for the Canadian Forces (CF) to render military support of civilian security a [...] | 2008-09-17 20:10:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ASEC PTER KOLY CA |
08OTTAWA1232 | CANADA: NO NEW PLEDGES AT AD HOC LIAISON COMMITTEE [...] (sbu) Canada plans no new pledges at the September 22 Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) meeting in New York, according to Louise Corbin, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Deputy Director for Israel, West Bank, and Gaza. Corbin told Econcouns that Canada had pledged C [...] | 2008-09-17 20:21:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA EAID IS KPAL PGOV PREL WBG |
08OTTAWA1236 | CANADIAN RESPONSE TO IRAQ COALITION DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) In response to reftel demarche, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Policy Adviser for NATO Amy Galigan confirmed that no Canadian Forces (CF) troops are participating in NTM-I, or are otherwise engaged in Iraq and that the Government of Canada is not pla [...] | 2008-09-18 17:20:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS IZ CA |
08OTTAWA1237 | CANADIANS WORKING ON INTER-AGENCY RESPONSE TO RC-S [...] (SBU) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Senior (DFAIT) Adviser for Afghanistan Policy and Advocacy David Fairchild expressed appreciation for reftel demarche of September 17, noting that the current version appeared to have taken into consideration earlier Canadian concern [...] | 2008-09-18 17:26:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS MARR NATO AF CA |
08OTTAWA1242 | MEETING BETWEEN U.S. NRC CHAIRMAN DALE KLEIN AND [...] (U) Summary: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Dale E. Klein traveled to Ottawa from July 17-19, 2008. On July 18 Klein discussed reactor licensing and medical isotope production issues recently appointed Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) President Michael Binder; an [...] | 2008-09-18 21:42:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP ENRG TRGY SENV CA |
08OTTAWA1243 | CANADA EYEING C$10 MILLION ASSISTANCE TO GEORGIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-19 16:59:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | GG RS KMCA EAID EFIN PREL |
08OTTAWA1251 | CANADA SUPPORTS RESOLUTION ON COMPLIANCE WITH [...] (SBU) Following up on reftel demarche, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Deputy Director for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Craig Weichel told pol/mil officer on September 19 that Canada would vote for the U.S.-sponsored UNGA First Committee Resolution on Compliance with Non-Pr [...] | 2008-09-19 20:13:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL UNGA CA |
08OTTAWA1254 | CANADIANS WORKING ON RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR [...] (SBU) In response to reftel demarche on September 19, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Advisor for Defense and Security Sarah Robertson said that Canadian officials were now consulting internally on whether they could extend the HMCS Ville de Quebec's current depl [...] | 2008-09-19 20:34:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MOPS MCAP XW CA |
08OTTAWA1257 | CANADA-EU TRADE PROPOSAL MAY RIVAL SCOPE OF NAFTA...OR NOT. [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-22 12:45:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EAGR EIND EFIN ELAB CA EU |
08OTTAWA1271 | CANADIAN CO-SPONSORSHIP OF COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION [...] (SBU) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Deputy Director for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Craig Weichel has verified that Canada had co-sponsored the U.S. Compliance Resolution at the UN First Committee in 2005 (ref a) and that DFAIT was therefore "in a good position" t [...] | 2008-09-26 18:38:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL UNGA CA |
08OTTAWA1275 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] (SBU) Summary: Per reftel, Consulates General Vancouver and Montreal investigated Astro Global Trading (AGT) and DSP Electronics, respectively, regarding the disposition of two cylinder assembly components for the Pilatus aircraft exported under application 050096269. The owner of AGT -- Sal [...] | 2008-09-29 16:26:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA ETTC KOMC |
08OTTAWA1308 | ELECTION 2008: RACE NARROWS WITH ONE WEEK TO GO [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada's major political parties have launched their final push to Election Day on October 14. Although the Conservative government appears certain to be re-elected, whether it will win a majority or another minority mandate is less clear. The apparent slowing of Conservative [...] | 2008-10-07 21:12:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CA |
08OTTAWA1315 | NO CHANGE IN CANADIAN VIEWS OF CHINA FOLLOWING [...] (SBU) Many Canadians viewed the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics through the prism of Canadian preparations for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, and were deeply impressed by the smooth success of the sporting events in China, as well as by the dramatic new sporting venues. The Beijing Olympic [...] | 2008-10-10 15:42:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPAO CH CA |
08OTTAWA1316 | ELECTION 2008: WHAT'S ON THEIR MINDS [...] (SBU) Summary: The global economic crisis has made the economy the defining issue in the 2008 election campaign, with the environment, healthcare, and crime tacking a distinct backseat. Afghanistan and foreign policy are not under real discussion. Polls continue to fluctuate, but the Conserva [...] | 2008-10-10 20:34:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA1324 | CONSERVATIVES TO FORM SECOND MINORITY GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada's Conservative party won an enhanced minority in the October 14 federal election, increasing its representation in every region and province except Quebec and Newfoundland. Party leaders of the four major parties all won re-election (although Green leader May failed to w [...] | 2008-10-15 17:29:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA1343 | CANADA TO PLEDGE C$3 MILLION AT GEORGIA DONORS' [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-20 17:07:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | GG RS KMCA EAID EFIN PREL |
08OTTAWA1345 | CANADA WILL CONTRIBUTE $35 MILLION TO SUPPORT [...] (SBU) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Afghanistan Task Force Policy Advisor Jennifer Kleniewski told pol/miloff on October 20 that Canada has budgeted $35 million to support the 2009 and 2010 elections in Afghanistan. In her follow-up to ref a, she also specifie [...] | 2008-10-20 18:08:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID KDEM PGOV AF CA |
08OTTAWA135 | ELECTRIC POWER FROM CANADA: TRADE DWINDLES AS CONTINENT'S NEEDED INFRASTRUCTURE REMAINS UNBUILT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-25 21:58:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG SENV PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA136 | PRIMETIME IMAGES OF US-CANADA BORDER PAINT U.S. IN [...] (SBU) Summary: The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has long gone to great pains to highlight the distinction between Americans and Canadians in its programming, generally at our expense. However, the level of anti-American melodrama has been given a huge boost in the current television [...] | 2008-01-25 23:15:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KPAO CA |
08OTTAWA1372 | PSYCHOLOGY, REALITY AND INTEGRATION: CANADA'S [...] (SBU) Summary: How Canada fares in the global economic crisis will be measured as much by its integration with the U.S. economy as by Canada's own domestic economic policies. The bottom line is: Canada's solid economic policy management will only serve to mitigate the impact of the global fi [...] | 2008-10-28 14:15:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA ECON EFIN ENRG EPET ETRD |
08OTTAWA1393 | CANADA WELCOMES U.S. - CARIBBEAN SECURITY [...] (U) Action request - please see para 4. 2. (SBU) In response to reftel demarche, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Deputy Director for Defence and Security Relations Michael Kaduck told pol/miloff on October 29 that Canada is keen to participate in the U.S. - C [...] | 2008-10-30 19:45:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER SNAR KJUS EAID MASS XL CA |
08OTTAWA1395 | CANADA: INFORMATION FOR SUMMIT ON FINANCIAL [...] (sbu) Ref a requests information regarding Canada's perspectives and concerns regarding the November 15 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy -- and also regarding the financial crisis' impact on Canada and government actions to address the crisis. Also per ref a, Econcouns John C [...] | 2008-10-31 13:44:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA ECON EFIN |
08OTTAWA1408 | CANADA CONSIDERING U.S. CANDIDATE FOR EXECUTIVE [...] (SBU) According to Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Division for Inter-American Relations Leonard Beaulne, Canada will give "strong consideration" to the U.S. candidate for the Inter-American Commission of Women's (CIM) Executive Committee. [...] | 2008-11-03 22:11:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AORC KWMN OAS CA |
08OTTAWA141 | PM HARPER SEEKS AFGHAN EXTENSION, WITH CAVEATS [...] (SBU) Summary: PM Harper publicly voiced his agreement with the Manley panel's call for an extension of Canada's mission in Kandahar after February 2009 - as long as NATO provides additional troops and equipment to help out (ref a). He pledged personally to take the lead to press Canada's alli [...] | 2008-01-28 21:57:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS AF CA |
08OTTAWA1414 | PM HARPER CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA [...] (U) In a statement on November 4, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper offered congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama and all incoming Members of Congress and Governors. He pledged to continue to cooperate to "strengthen the special bond" between our two nations. (Full text in pa [...] | 2008-11-05 17:14:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA1424 | OTTAWA HOSTS LIKE-MINDED COUNTRIES INFORMAL [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada hosted an informal meeting of like-minded countries on Zimbabwe in Ottawa on October 30. Delegates agreed that MDC and ZANU-PF are in the midst of a power struggle to which there is no easy solution in sight. Several countries expressed concern at the Like-Minded Group,s [...] | 2008-11-07 16:37:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KDEM EAID ZI CA |
08OTTAWA1426 | NEW FOREIGN MINISTER LAWRENCE CANNON [...] (SBU) Summary: On October 30, Lawrence Cannon became Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs in Prime Minister Stephen Harper's second Conservative government (reftel). Cannon is an experienced and competent administrator who is likely to provide stability to a department that has had four minist [...] | 2008-11-07 17:58:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINR CA |
08OTTAWA1427 | CANADIAN INTERIM RESPONSE ON AFGHAN REFUGEES [...] (U) This is an action request -- see para 3. 2. (SBU) On November 7, Deputy Pol/C conveyed reftel demarche points to James Gilmour, regional policy officer of the Afghan Task Force at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT). Gilmour promised to canvas colleagu [...] | 2008-11-07 18:10:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM IR PK AF CA |
08OTTAWA1433 | CANADA WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR EXECUTIVE [...] (SBU) Canada will support the U.S. candidate for the Inter-American Commission of Women's (CIM) Executive Committee at the CIM Assembly election in Santiago (November 10-12),according to Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's (DFAIT) Division of Inter-A [...] | 2008-11-10 21:03:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AORC KWMN OAS CA |
08OTTAWA1437 | CANADA - ORGANIZING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY WORK [...] (U) This message responds to ref a's request for information on how the government of Canada has organized itself to prepare for negotiations for a post-2012 climate framework and to develop and implement domestic climate programs. Organizing for Domestic Climate Work ---------------------- [...] | 2008-11-13 16:39:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ENRG KCHG CA |
08OTTAWA1444 | CANADA BROADLY SUPPORTIVE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF [...] (SBU) According to Ryan Hewer, the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's policy advisor for Iranian non-proliferation issues, Canada broadly supports the ideas outlined in reftel, about which State officials apparently briefed Canadian emboffs in Washington on Novem [...] | 2008-11-14 21:59:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MNUC PARM ETTC ENRG IR CA |
08OTTAWA1460 | CANADA CRITICAL OF NICARAGUAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) In response to reftel demarche on November 18, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Nicaragua desk officer Sandy Ewart confirmed that Canada fully shares U.S. concerns regarding the November 9 Nicaraguan municipal elections. He noted that the Canadian Embassy in Costa Ri [...] | 2008-11-18 22:20:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PGOV NU CA |
08OTTAWA1474 | CANADA SEEKS GREATER COHERENCE IN GLOBAL [...] (SBU) After receiving reftel demarche points and non-paper, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Policy Advisor for Non-proliferation David MacDuff said on November 20 that Canada believes the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) is struggling [...] | 2008-11-20 21:13:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PTER PREL KGIC CA |
08OTTAWA1476 | CANADA REMAINS STEADFAST AGAINST ANTI-ISRAEL [...] (SBU) Canada remains steadfast in its opposition to the plethora of anti-Israel UNGA resolutions outlined in reftel, according to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Middle East Division Director Michael Grant. Grant noted that Canada has voted this year exactly as it did i [...] | 2008-11-20 21:55:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNGA IS PA CA |
08OTTAWA149 | CANADA SEEKS CLOSE COORDINATION IN RUN UP TO [...] (SBU) According to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Policy Advisor for the Asia Pacific region Philip Cordier, Canada is generally in agreement with our concept paper on the ASEAN Regional Forum Workplan for Counterterrorism and Transnational Crime (reftel). The Division [...] | 2008-01-30 18:51:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ARF PTER CA |
08OTTAWA1491 | 63RD UNGA: CANADIAN CO-SPONSORSHIP OF FIRST [...] (SBU) Canada was pleased to support and co-sponsor the First Committee resolution on compliance this year, according to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament senior policy advisor Sarah Houghton. Houghton expressed appreciation for U [...] | 2008-11-25 19:29:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM MNUC UNGA CA |
08OTTAWA1502 | Harper Government Gives Snapshot of Canada's Economic [...] (SBU) Summary: The Conservative government's November 27 Economic and Fiscal Statement stated that Canada is well positioned to weather the uncertainty and risks arising from the global financial crisis. Finance Minister Flaherty said the health of Canadian banks and the financial positions o [...] | 2008-12-01 21:57:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV EIND CA |
08OTTAWA1503 | CANADA STILL MULLING ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE [...] (SBU) According to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Asia Pacific security policy advisor Jean-Francois Lacasse, Canada is still consulting internally on how it can best match its interest in participating in the May 2009 Asean Regional Forum disaster relief exercis [...] | 2008-12-01 21:58:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MOPS EAID ARF CA |
08OTTAWA151 | CANADIAN MONETARY POLICY: [...] (U) SUMMARY/INTRODUCTION: Mark Carney begins a seven-year term as Governor of the Bank of Canada on Friday, February 1 (ref B). Carney, who gained his first degree at Harvard, is not a career central banker. He worked for merchant bank Goldman Sachs in various assignments for thirteen years p [...] | 2008-01-30 21:44:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN CA |
08OTTAWA1511 | "UNCHARTERED WATERS" FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL [...] (SBU) Summary: The usual ceremonial role of a Governor General may slip into a grey constitutional zone as she faces an imminent decision on a possible new federal election, prorogation of Parliament, or even formation of a new coalition government. While Governors General in Canada have almos [...] | 2008-12-03 19:19:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA1514 | RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK [...] Econoff was unable to verify the validity of a battery shipment order placed by Canada Department of National Defense (DND) identified in reftel. 2. Alaine Girard, Manager of the government of Canada,s Public Works office responsible for DND battery procurement, said he was not able to id [...] | 2008-12-04 12:58:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA ETTC IS KOMC |
08OTTAWA1519 | NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP: CANADA WILL JOIN [...] (SBU) Canada will join consensus on the U.S. proposal for strengthening Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) control of transfers of enrichment and reprocessing (ENR) equipment and technology, according to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) non-proliferation senior policy [...] | 2008-12-04 20:15:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM ENRG ETTC KNNP CA |
08OTTAWA152 | CANADA SEEKS CLOSE COORDINATION IN RUN UP TO [...] (SBU) According to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Policy Advisor for the Asia Pacific region Philip Cordier, Canada is generally in agreement with our concept paper on the ASEAN Regional Forum Workplan for Counterterrorism and Transnational Crime (reftel). The Division [...] | 2008-01-31 15:05:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ARF PTER CA |
08OTTAWA1523 | SECRETARY RICE-FOREIGN MINISTER CANNON LETTER [...] (SBU) Post delivered text of reftel letter to the office of Foreign Minister Cannon on December 5. 2. (SBU) Charge followed up with a phone call the same day to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Assistant Deputy Minister for Asia and Africa Ken Sundquist (U/S equ [...] | 2008-12-05 21:05:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OPDC KN CA |
08OTTAWA1524 | ANTI-PIRACY EFFORTS HIGH ON CANADIAN AGENDA [...] (SBU) Anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden are "high on the agenda" of the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT),according to DFAIT counterterrorism senior policy advisor Neil Brennan. Brennan added that DFAIT has been engaged in extensive internal consult [...] | 2008-12-05 21:07:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS PTER PBTS CA |
08OTTAWA1538 | PM HARPER HOPES FOR COOPERATION WITH NEW LIBERAL [...] (SBU) In an exclusive CBC interview on December 9, Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomed the Liberal Party to "come to the table" and put forward specific suggestions for the 2009 budget and a likely stimulus package. He differentiated sharply the Liberals, with their decades of governing [...] | 2008-12-09 21:54:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA1556 | CANADA SUPPORTIVE ON UN HARMONIZATION OF [...] (SBU) Canada is "broadly" supportive of the U.S. position outlined in reftel, according to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade international organization policy advisor Bronwyn May. May promised a more detailed response on December 19. May emphasized that Canada does attach [...] | 2008-12-16 15:59:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AMGT AORC APER UNGA CA |
08OTTAWA156 | CANADA'S NUCLEAR SECTOR: REACTOR SHUTDOWN [...] (SBU) Summary. Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn removed Linda Keen from the Presidency of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) late on January 15. (While no longer CNSC President, she remains a member of the Commission.) Undoubtedly the government hoped this would wrap up the tw [...] | 2008-01-31 18:03:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TRGY TBIO PGOV BTIO ENRG CA |
08OTTAWA1560 | CANADA STRIVING TO COMBAT TIP [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada has an active inter-agency working group to combat trafficking in persons, as well as a variety of NGO efforts. More comprehensive research and statistics, a national action plan, greater co-ordination among national and provincial government agencies and NGOs, and great [...] | 2008-12-16 22:29:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SMIG KCRM KWMN CA |
08OTTAWA1566 | CANADIAN POLICY ON CUBA [...] (SBU) Based on Embassy's ongoing dialogue with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's (DFAIT) Latin America and Caribbean officials, Embassy's assessment is that Canada has consistently worked to promote the advancement of democracy, good governance, and human rights in Cu [...] | 2008-12-17 21:55:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM ETRD ETTC CU CA |
08OTTAWA1567 | CANADA'S UN UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW [...] (SBU) According to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Deputy Director for Human Rights Victoria Berry and Policy Officer for Human Rights Daniel Ulmer, the Canadian government will soon submit a 20 page report for the Human Rights Council's February 3rd Universal Periodic Re [...] | 2008-12-18 19:15:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM UNHRC CA |
08OTTAWA1570 | CANADA OFFERS ALTERNATE SERVICE CONDITIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada supports UN personnel management reform, but does not agree with U.S. stance on temporary contracts. Canada also recognizes the urgent need for human resources management reform in light of the new challenges to UN operations in Afghanistan and Darfur. Canada remains a [...] | 2008-12-18 19:46:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AMGT AORC APER UNGA CA |
08OTTAWA1577 | ABOUT FACE: PM HARPER STACKS SENATE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-22 21:15:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR CA |
08OTTAWA1585 | STEPHEN HARPER'S CHRISTMAS WISHLIST [...] (SBU) As Santa Claus prepares to leave his North Pole (Canada) base to deliver presents around the world (with NORAD dutifully tracking his progress),Prime Minister Stephen Harper may be offering up his own wistful wish list for Christmas 2008, perhaps as follows: -- President Obama's fi [...] | 2008-12-23 18:12:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ECON CA |
08OTTAWA1586 | NO TIME TO WASTE: PM HARPER BYPASSES PARLIAMENT ON SUPREME [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 22, Prime Minister Stephen Harper nominated Thomas Cromwell as a Supreme Court Justice, bypassing the parliamentary scrutiny for Supreme Court appointments he had earlier championed. Together with his near-simultaneous flip-flop over appointing new senators against [...] | 2008-12-23 18:40:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA1590 | DELIVERY OF NICARAGUA MUNICIPAL ELECTION DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) Poloff on December 24 delivered reftel demarche to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's Latin America Division Deputy Director Patric Picard. There was no substantive response. Visit Canada,s Economy and Environment Forum at http://www.intelink.gov/communities/s [...] | 2008-12-24 18:33:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID NU CA |
08OTTAWA1591 | CANADA STRONGLY SUPPORTS GLOBAL INITIATIVE MEETING [...] (SBU) On December 24, Dutch Deputy Head of Mission Erik Boer, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Dimitri Trasimov, and Deputy Pol/C Kurt van der Walde jointly delivered reftel announcement about the upcoming fifth Global Initiative meeting in The Hague to Department of Foreign Affairs and Inter [...] | 2008-12-24 18:37:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC RU NL CA |
08OTTAWA189 | CANADIAN CONCERN OVER CHAD AND SUDAN [...] (SBU) FM Bernier issued a statement February 4 in response to recent developments in Chad, which said: "Canada strongly condemns the attacks by rebel groups in Chad and, in particular, in N'Djamena. We join newly elected African Union President Jakaya Kikwete in expressing our deep concern w [...] | 2008-02-06 19:56:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PREF CH SU CA |
08OTTAWA199 | CANADA'S DELEGATION TO THE VIENNA FORUM ON HUMAN [...] (SBU) According to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Policy Advisor on International Crime Kim Cowan, Canada shares the U.S. view that the Vienna Forum to Fight Human Trafficking is an expert/technical conference and should not result in a political declaration. [...] | 2008-02-07 21:10:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREF SMIG KCRM KWNM CA |
08OTTAWA210 | CANADIAN VIEWS ON DRAFT POLICY EXCEPTION FOR [...] (SBU) Per reftel, ESTH Counselor advised officials in the Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) that the U.S. would not circulate a draft NSG policy statement regarding India until the Government of India and the IAEA ha [...] | 2008-02-08 22:49:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG KNNP PARM TRGY IN CA |
08OTTAWA24 | PROBABLE CANADIAN DEMARCHE TO SYRIA [...] (SBU) PolMinCouns on December 31 delivered reftel demarche on Syria and the White House statement on the National Council of the Damascus Declaration to Director General for the Middle East and North Africa Gordon Venner of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Venner in [...] | 2008-01-07 21:29:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM SY CA |
08OTTAWA26 | S/CRS COORDINATOR HERBST'S MEETINGS IN CANADA [...] (SBU) Summary: In meetings with Canadian officials to discuss areas for collaboration in improving post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction, Ambassador John Herbst of the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS) heard that there is an emerging consensus in C [...] | 2008-01-07 21:39:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS CA HA |
08OTTAWA270 | COMPROMISE AFGHAN MOTION SETS END DATE IN 2011 [...] (SBU) Summary: In a new compromise motion, PM Harper acceded to the Liberals' call for a firm end date to the Afghan mission of Canadian Forces in Kandahar, with pull-outs beginning in July 2011 and ending by December 2011. The new language apparently draws heavily from the Liberals' amendmen [...] | 2008-02-21 20:38:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MOPS AF CA |
08OTTAWA274 | CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT: CANADA'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE (CI) AND KEY RESOURCES (KR) [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-22 20:07:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CA EAGR EAID ECON EFIN ETTC KHLS PGOV PREL PTER |
08OTTAWA279 | CANADA TO MEET IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION PLEDGE [...] (SBU) According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Canada is well on track to provide the CAD 300 million (approximately USD 295.39 million, at the current exchange rate) it pledged in 2003 to provide for Iraq reconstruction through 2010. As of September 2007, Canada [...] | 2008-02-22 22:16:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID IZ CA |
08OTTAWA280 | LIBERALS CLARIFY AFGHANISTAN NO TRIGGER FOR [...] (U) In remarks to reporters in Winnipeg on February 22, Liberal Party leader Stephane Dion explicitly stated that his party "prefers" that the future mission of Canadian Forces in Afghanistan not be the trigger for a federal election. He indicated that the Liberals welcome the debate on the [...] | 2008-02-22 22:31:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS PGOV AF CA |
08OTTAWA283 | CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT - CANADA - CORRECTED VERSION - FORMAT CORRECTED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-25 15:57:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EFIN KHLS CA |
08OTTAWA287 | CANADIAN VIEWS ON IEA MEMBERSHIP FOR CHINA AND [...] (SBU) Using reftel points, ESTH Counselor demarched both the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) and Natural Resources Canada, urging Canada to support eventual International Energy Agency membership for China and India. The growing role and impact of China and India [...] | 2008-02-25 22:05:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG IEA CA |
08OTTAWA290 | NEW BILATERAL CIVIL ASSISTANCE SPARKS SOME [...] (SBU) Summary: A new U.S. - Canada Civil Assistance Plan (CAP) is one in a series of post-9/11 bilateral defense and security measures designed to serve both countries when natural or manmade disasters occur. Lack of public information here about this bilateral military accord has begun to [...] | 2008-02-25 22:52:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MOPS PTER CA |
08OTTAWA291 | NEW BILATERAL CIVIL ASSISTANCE SPARKS SOME [...] (SBU) Summary: A new U.S. - Canada Civil Assistance Plan (CAP) is one in a series of post-9/11 bilateral defense and security measures designed to serve both countries when natural or manmade disasters occur. Lack of public information here about this bilateral military accord has begun to [...] | 2008-02-25 22:52:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MOPS PTER CA |
08OTTAWA305 | ELECTIONS IN CANADA: A "HOW TO" PRIMER [...] (U) Summary: In Canada's parliamentary system, governments must retain the "confidence" of the House of Commons to govern. The Governor General may dissolve the House of Commons -- on the advice of the prime minister - if a sitting government fails to win a "confidence" measure. Minority g [...] | 2008-02-28 20:45:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM CA |
08OTTAWA311 | CANADA: EMBASSY OTTAWA 2008 SPECIAL 301 [...] (sbu) Summary and Recommendation: Embassy Ottawa remains frustrated by the Government of Canada,s continuing failure to introduce - let alone pass - major copyright reform legislation that would, inter alia, implement and ratify the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Internet tre [...] | 2008-02-29 18:07:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA ECON ETRD KIPR |
08OTTAWA315 | CANADA AND G8 CASH COURIER INITIATIVE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-29 20:56:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA KCRM KJUS OTRA PTER SNAR |
08OTTAWA319 | CANADA PASSES KEY NEW CRIME BILL [...] (SBU) Summary: The Conservatives' comprehensive crime legislation became law on February 28 after the Liberal-dominated Senate met a government-set March 1 deadline and passed the omnibus bill without amendment from the House of Commons' version. The new Act fulfills a 2006 election promise [...] | 2008-03-03 22:16:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KCRM CA |
08OTTAWA336 | CONSERVATIVES EASILY SURVIVE FEDERAL BUDGET VOTES [...] (SBU) Summary: The Conservatives' third budget marks another legislative accomplishment for the minority government, as it easily survived three confidence votes, concluding on March 4. The budget is a lean, low-key document, constrained by prior commitments of C$60 billion in tax cuts and o [...] | 2008-03-05 17:57:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SENV KCRM EAID AF CA |
08OTTAWA339 | CANADA FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE TO G8 CASH COURIER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-06 21:39:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA KCRM KJUS OTRA PTER SNAR |
08OTTAWA346 | CANADA'S TIP REPORT SUBMISSION [...] (SBU) OVERVIEW OF CANADA'S ACTIVITIES TO ELIMINATE TIP A. Canada is principally a transit and destination country for trafficking in persons (TIP). NGOs estimate that approximately 2,000 people are subject to trafficking into Canada each year. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has [...] | 2008-03-07 19:10:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SMIG ASEC PREF ELAB KCRM KWMN KFRD CA |
08OTTAWA347 | TERRORISM FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF FOUR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-07 19:48:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA EFIN ETTC IZ KTFN PREL PTER SY UNSC |
08OTTAWA365 | CANADIAN CHARTER RIGHTS: NOT FOR AFGHAN DETAINEES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-13 12:02:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM MOPS AF CA |
08OTTAWA377 | Canada's Treaty-making Process [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada in January 2008 revised its treaty-making process to include review of all international treaties by the House of Commons before entry into force. The government, however, will maintain the legal authority to decide whether to ratify the treaty; no vote in Parliament is n [...] | 2008-03-14 15:39:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ECON KIPR KTIA CA |
08OTTAWA378 | CANADIAN PERSPECTIVES ON NAFTA: KEEP, KILL OR FIX? [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-14 15:40:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EIND EINV PREL CA |
08OTTAWA389 | MP PRAISES U.S. VIRTUAL PRESENCE POST [...] (SBU) Member of Parliament for the Yukon Larry Bagnell, in a meeting in Ottawa with poloffs on March 13, praised the U.S. Virtual Presence Post in the Yukon, and said that he and his constituents had found it "extremely useful." He commented that public awareness of the website in the Yukon w [...] | 2008-03-18 13:30:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPAO CA |
08OTTAWA404 | CANADA AGREES WITH U.S. CALL FOR COMMON APPROACH [...] (U) This is an action request -- see para three. 2. (SBU) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Policy Adviser for Non-proliferation and Disarmament Michael Blackmore confirmed on March 20 that Canada is in "full agreement" with reftel points. In particular [...] | 2008-03-20 16:54:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC EU CA |
08OTTAWA418 | DELIVERY OF NATO HIGH LEVEL GROUP CHAIRMAN'S LETTER [...] On March 25, the Charge delivered reftel letter to Colleen Swords, Assistant Deputy Minister for International Security and Political Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Swords expressed her thanks. Visit Canada,s Economy and Environment Forum at http://w [...] | 2008-03-26 14:28:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL NATO KCFE MARR RS GG MD CA |
08OTTAWA436 | SHIPRIDER NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA - ROUND ONE [...] (U) Summary. On March 20, U.S. and Canadian delegations met in Quebec City and completed a productive and successful first round of negotiations on a framework agreement on integrated cross-border maritime law enforcement operations (ICBMLEO). The delegations reached agreement on much of the [...] | 2008-03-31 13:58:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PBTS EWWT PINS SNAR KTIA KCRM CA |
08OTTAWA440 | CANADA: AG MUKASEY'S MEETING WITH MINISTER OF [...] (SBU) Summary: Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day reviewed for Attorney General Mukasey on the margins of the Cross Border Crime Forum, Canada's program for border security and law enforcement. In addition to hiring 400 new border guards and arming the border service, Canada has put new res [...] | 2008-03-31 19:58:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KCRM PTER CA |
08OTTAWA444 | CANADA: AG MUKASEY'S MEETING WITH MINISTER OF [...] (SBU) Summary: In a meeting with Attorney General Mukasey on the margins of the Cross Border Crime Forum March 18 (septel),Canadian Justice Minister Nicholson said that with its initial law and order agenda of strengthened gun laws, changes to the special advocate system for non-citizen terro [...] | 2008-03-31 21:25:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KCRM PTER SNAR CA |
08OTTAWA446 | CANADA ANNOUNCES GREATER DETAIL ON CLIMATE POLICY [...] (SBU) Summary: On March 10 Canada's federal government provided significant additional detail on its "Turning the Corner" climate change plan released last year. This latest iteration announced the government's intent to establish a clear price signal for carbon and greater detail on plans to [...] | 2008-04-01 21:11:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ENRG CA |
08OTTAWA451 | CANADA IMPLEMENTING DUAL USE ITEM PROVISION OF [...] (U) This is an action request - see para four. 2. (SBU) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Policy Adviser for Nuclear Non-proliferation Che van Haastrecht confirmed on April 1 that Canada will implement all the requirements of UNSCR 1803, and that the gov [...] | 2008-04-02 15:11:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM KNNP NSG IR CA |
08OTTAWA470 | CANADA-U.S. BILATERAL CONSULTATIVE GROUP FOLLOW UP [...] (U) Action request: This is an action request, see para four items 3, 9, and 10, and para 5. 2. (SBU) Summary: One of the commitments at the January 2008 U.S.-Canada Bilateral Consultative Group meeting on counter-terrorism (BCG) was to develop a mechanism for tracking the action items that [...] | 2008-04-07 21:41:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PREL CA |
08OTTAWA498 | CANADA BLOCKS SALE OF ICONIC SPACE ASSETS TO U.S. [...] (SBU) Summary. The Canadian government has decided to block the acquisition by an American company of the space business assets from MDA Corporation, including its space-based imaging satellite, Radarsat 2. The decision follows broad public concern over the sale, particularly over the potent [...] | 2008-04-10 22:00:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD ECON CA |
08OTTAWA504 | CANADA WELCOMES BAHRAIN TO GLOBAL INITIATIVE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-11 15:41:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM DTRA PREL PTER KGIC KNNP BA CA |
08OTTAWA505 | CANADA DEVELOPMENT AID FOR PAKISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-11 18:13:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AF CA EAID PGOV PK PREL |
08OTTAWA529 | TORY "BRAND" SUFFERS ETHICAL BLOW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers executed a search warrant at federal Conservative Party headquarters in Ottawa on April 15, apparently related to an ongoing legal case involving possible Conservative election spending violations in the 2006 federal election. The in [...] | 2008-04-16 19:03:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA53 | CANADA UNABLE TO HELP JOINT INTEGRATED UNITS BUT [...] (SBU) According to Sudan Desk Officer Suehila Elkateb at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, legal prohibitions on providing military assistance to Sudan, in place since the 1990s, make it impossible for Canada to assist with the JIU program. Even given the exemptions in [...] | 2008-01-11 14:08:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM SU CA |
08OTTAWA538 | Canada Likely to Label Plastic Ingredient 'Toxic' [...] (SBU) Summary - As early as April 18 Canada may declare the chemical bisphenol A (BPA),widely used in plastics, toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. This is likely to precipitate additional widespread public concern in both Canada and the United States. We understand that [...] | 2008-04-18 14:50:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD TBIO SENV EAGR EIND CA |
08OTTAWA563 | CANADIAN REPRESENTATION AT CSD-16 [...] (SBU) Embassy made demarche requested reftel and discussed U.S. views on Zimbabwe chairing the 16th session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-16) with Pamela O'Donnell, director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's Sustainable Development Division. [...] | 2008-04-22 19:28:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV AORC PREL EAGR EUN EAID ECON CA |
08OTTAWA572 | CANADA ATTENDANCE AT PARIS INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT [...] (sbu) Foreign Minister Maxime Bernier will likely lead Canada's delegation to the June International Support Conference on Afghanistan in Paris, according to Richard Arbiter, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's Acting Director for Policy and Advocacy on the Afghanistan [...] | 2008-04-24 17:38:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AF CA EAID ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV PREL |
08OTTAWA581 | CANADA AND AD HOC LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-24 20:44:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA EAID EU IS KPAL PGOV PREL WBG |
08OTTAWA593 | CANADIAN EFFORTS TO PROMOTE DEMOCRATIZATION ABROAD [...] (SBU) Summary: The government of Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper has taken a middle course between the large expansion of democratization capacity that a Parliamentary committee recommended in July 2007 and the ad hoc approach it had been following before then. Canada is justifiabl [...] | 2008-04-25 18:30:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV KDEM PREL CA |
08OTTAWA6 | NDP PLANS TO RUN "LARGEST CAMPAIGN" EVER [...] (SBU) Summary: New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jack Layton has announced that the NDP "will run the largest campaign that our party has ever run in its history" in the next federal elections, which many observers believe will take place in 2008. Although it holds the fewest seats of the fo [...] | 2008-01-04 14:04:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA603 | PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON AFGHANISTAN BEGINS WORK [...] (SBU) PolMinCouns on April 29 met with chairman Pierre Lemieux (Conservative, Ontario) of the House of Commons' new "Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan," established under the terms of the March 13 bipartisan motion extending the mandate of the Canadian Forces in Kandaha [...] | 2008-04-30 19:52:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV CA AF |
08OTTAWA626 | REGIONAL COMMAND - SOUTH MEETING, APRIL 28, OTTAWA [...] (U) Summary: On April 28 in Ottawa, Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) hosted a DAS-level officials' meeting for countries contributing to NATO-ISAF Regional Command - South (RC-S). NATO and United Nations Peace Keeping Operations (UNPKO) representatives als [...] | 2008-05-07 15:59:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS MARR NATO AF CA |
08OTTAWA634 | CANADA CONCERNED ABOUT REDUNDANCY OF G8 INITIATIVE [...] (U) On May 5 Econoff delivered reftel points to Yves Beaulieu, Deputy Director, International Crime and Terrorism, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Beaulieu confirmed that Canada had received the proposal on April 10 and stated that Canada share the USG's concern regardin [...] | 2008-05-07 21:13:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL PTER KTFN CA |
08OTTAWA635 | THEMES FROM THE 10TH CROSS-BORDER CRIME FORUM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At the 10th Cross-Border Crime Forum, 120 participants led by the U.S. Attorney General and the Canadian Ministers of Public Safety and Justice reviewed progress in eight areas, received a threat assessment, and discussed lessons learned from three case studies. From Mission Ca [...] | 2008-05-08 11:53:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KJUS KCRM CA |
08OTTAWA636 | SCENESETTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS TRILATERALS, MAY 15-16 [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada remains a key partner of the United States in the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide, in addition to being the home of one of the world's most successful democratic systems and strongest rule of law. Prime Minister Stephen Harper leads one of the most st [...] | 2008-05-08 13:42:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM CA |
08OTTAWA637 | CANADA EQUALLY CONCERNED ABOUT WIPO DIRECTOR [...] (U) On May 6 Econoff delivered reftel points to Doug George, Director, Intellectual Property, Information and Technology Trade Policy Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. George (protect) said Canada shares the USG's concern regarding the upcoming WIPO DG election. [...] | 2008-05-08 16:11:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD AORC WIPO PREL KIPR CA |
08OTTAWA638 | CANADA AND PARIS SUPPORT CONFERENCE FOR AGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-08 17:37:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AF CA EAID ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV PREL |
08OTTAWA639 | CANADA AND PARTICIPATION IN INT'L COMPACT WITH [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-08 19:37:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CA EAID ECON EFIN IZ PGOV PREL EINV |
08OTTAWA640 | MISSION CANADA OUTREACH TO DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS [...] (SBU) Summary: Mission Canada personnel regularly engage democracy activists, notably from Burma, Somalia, Sudan, and Belarus,. Our outreach has helped to empower groups whose links to their home country can make a difference on the margins in the development of democracy and stability. On [...] | 2008-05-08 21:32:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KDEM PREL CA |
08OTTAWA645 | CANADIAN IMMIGRANTS ON THE RISE, BUT SO ARE "LOST" [...] (U) Summary: In addition to accepting an increasing number of immigrants (especially high-skilled workers),Canada is also a growing destination for asylum seekers and refugees. Canada has successfully managed its immigration policies to maintain a reputation as a successful model of diversity [...] | 2008-05-09 18:51:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PTER PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA646 | CANADA'S RESPONSE TO CYCLONE NARGIS [...] (sbu) Canada is committed to providing emergency aid to Burma, but remains stymied by the Burmese regime's actions blocking humanitarian relief, Foreign Affairs and International Trade's Director of Humanitarian Affairs and Disasters Response Group Leslie Hope told Econcouns on May 9. Joined [...] | 2008-05-09 20:16:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL BM CA |
08OTTAWA649 | CANADA'S NEW DEFENSE STRATEGY [...] (U) In a widely televised public address in Halifax, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Defence Minister Peter MacKay outlined a new "Canada First Defence Strategy," building upon themes from the 2006 Conservative election platform and the October 2007 "Throne Speech" at the opening of the fa [...] | 2008-05-12 19:06:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MARR CA |
08OTTAWA653 | CANADA'S POST-CONFLICT STABILIZATION AND [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada's "Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force" (START) has become a key component of its foreign affairs architecture. Its Ottawa headquarters works on policy formulation, while inter-agency teams now operate in Haiti, Uganda, Colombia, and Kandahar -- and soon also in [...] | 2008-05-13 18:06:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID PINS KDEM KJUS MCAP PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA657 | Direct investment in Canada: Window closes for ATK to [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The 30-day period (ref A) has ended during which U.S. defense firm Alliant Tech Systems (ATK) could have convinced Canada's Industry Ministry with additional information or proposals to approve its proposed acquisition of Canadian firm MDA's space business. As no appeal is allo [...] | 2008-05-14 14:58:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD ECON CA |
08OTTAWA673 | CANADA'S NUCLEAR SECTOR: AECL SCRAPS ISOTOPE REACTOR PROGRAM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-16 20:58:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TRGY TBIO PGOV ENRG CA |
08OTTAWA684 | PARLIAMENTARIANS HIGHLIGHT BORDER CONCERNS [...] (SBU) Summary: In advance of the annual Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary meeting May 17-18, Canadian MPs and Senators expressed concern to Ambassador over the "thickening of the border" and hope that Congress may again push back the June 2009 date for implementation of WHTI on the land border. [...] | 2008-05-20 21:41:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PBTS KCRM CA |
08OTTAWA693 | CANADA WILL NOT ATTEND FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE [...] (SBU) The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, in response to reftel invitation to attend the Friends of Iraq Conference June 17-19, sent the following reply: Begin text Thank you very much for the invitation to the Friends of Iraq Conference in Abu Dhabi. The Department [...] | 2008-05-22 11:50:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID IZ CA |
08OTTAWA700 | CANADIAN VIEWS ON UN SYSTEM OF INTERNAL JUSTICE [...] (SBU) In response to May 15 demarche (reftel) by PolMinCouns to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's Director General for International Organizations Ferry de Kerckhove, Senior Policy Advisor Shannon-Marie Soni on May 23 provided the following comments, which she said h [...] | 2008-05-23 17:35:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNGA AORC APER CA |
08OTTAWA701 | CANADA AND THE BURMA CONFERENCE [...] (SBU) Canada will highlight its current Cyclone Nargis aid pledges (see paragraph 2 and ref b) at the May 25 UN-ASEAN Conference in Rangoon and will stress the need for increasing access for international relief efforts in Burma, Foreign Affairs and International Trade's (DFAIT) Director of Hu [...] | 2008-05-23 19:53:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PGOV PHUM CA BM |
08OTTAWA702 | PRIMER ON CANADIAN POLITICAL PARTIES [...] (SBU) Summary and introduction: The struggle to form Canada's next government will be between the Conservative and Liberal parties in a federal election that will take place possibly in fall 2008, but increasingly more likely in 2009. Whether the vote results in a minority or majority share o [...] | 2008-05-23 20:29:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA703 | PCO INVESTIGATION ON "NAFTAGATE" FAILS TO SOLVE [...] (SBU) Following a two month investigation, the Privy Council Office released a May 22 report on "NAFTAGATE" related to alleged leaks by either or both Chief of Staff the Prime Minister Ian Brodie and Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Wilson regarding alleged comments from Democratic U.S. Presid [...] | 2008-05-23 20:38:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ETRD CA |
08OTTAWA71 | CANADIAN COURT STRIKES DOWN IPOD LEVY [...] (U) Federal Court of Appeals of Canada ruled on January 11 that the Copyright Board of Canada does not have the authority to place a copyright levy on iPods and other digital music players. It is possible that the board will appeal this decision to the Supreme Court of Canada. The Copyright [...] | 2008-01-11 21:18:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD KIPR CA |
08OTTAWA712 | BIOGRAPHY OF NEW FOREIGN MINISTER DAVID EMERSON [...] (SBU) Summary. PM Harper appointed Vancouver Member of Parliament David Emerson on May 26 as interim Foreign Minister, replacing Maxime Bernier. Emerson will retain his existing ministerial portfolios of International Trade as well as the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, in [...] | 2008-05-28 19:06:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR CA |
08OTTAWA720 | BIOGRAPHY OF HELENA GUERGIS, CANADIAN SECRETARY OF STATE [...] (SBU) Summary. Prime Minister Stephen Harper promoted Helena Guergis to Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Trade in January 2007 after she had served as Parliamentary Secretary for International Trade from February 2006. The 39 year-old Conservative Member of Parliament [...] | 2008-05-29 20:40:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR CA |
08OTTAWA724 | FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE DRAFT AGENDA PASSED TO [...] (U) Poloff passed a copy of the draft agenda for the Friends of Iraq Conference to Iraq Desk Officer David Leach of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade on May 30. Leach thanked us for keeping Canada in the loop, but reconfirmed that Canada would not send a representative [...] | 2008-05-30 18:52:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINS MARR MOPS KDEM EAID ECON CA IZ |
08OTTAWA737 | SOMALI DIASPORA HIGHLIGHTS THE CHALLENGES OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a well-attended conference on May 22 with keynote speeches by Somali Transitional Federal Government Foreign Minister Jangeli, former Prime Minister of Canada Joe Clark, and AF DAS Jim Swan, the Canadian Friends of Somalia attempted to raise awareness of the "problems and cha [...] | 2008-06-03 15:30:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CA SO |
08OTTAWA750 | CANADA CONTRIBUTION TO THE UN TRUST FUND FOR [...] (SBU) The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade confirmed on June 5 that Canada plans to make a contribution of C$300,000 for the UN Trust Fund for Electoral Assistance to Zimbabwe, plus an additional contribution to the AU, through the Canadian International Development Agenc [...] | 2008-06-06 12:00:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL CA ZI |
08OTTAWA754 | DEMARCHE ON CONVENTION ON SUPPLEMENTARY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-06 18:42:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP TRGY ENRG KSTC PARM IAEA CA |
08OTTAWA774 | ASYLUM CLAIMS FROM THE AMERICAS [...] (SBU) Summary: Mexican citizens are now the largest single nationality claiming asylum in Canada, increasingly citing narco-violence instead of sexual discrimination. Haiti, Colombia, and the United States follow as source countries; the four countries account for 50% of asylum claims in Cana [...] | 2008-06-09 17:53:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL CO MX HA CA |
08OTTAWA816 | DESIGNATION OF WORLD TAMIL MOVEMENT AS A TERRORIST ENTITY [...] (U) Summary. On June 16, the Government of Canada listed the Toronto-based World Tamil Movement (WTM) as a terrorist entity under the anti-terrorism provisions of the Criminal Code, describing it as the "leading front organization" for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Canada, whic [...] | 2008-06-17 17:59:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER KTFN CA CE |
08OTTAWA828 | CONSERVATIVES AGAINST RETURN OF DETAINEE [...] (U) Summary: Conservative MPs on June 17 defended the government's refusal to press for the repatriation of Canadian citizen detainee Omar Khadr from Guantanamo Bay, emphasizing that he posed a risk, that prosecuting him in Canada was unlikely to result in a conviction, and that he would inevit [...] | 2008-06-19 20:19:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA833 | LIBERALS LAUNCH "GREEN SHIFT" CARBON TAX [...] (U) Summary. Liberal leader Stephane Dion rolled-out his long-awaited carbon tax in a splashy launch on Parliament Hill on June 19 to a cheering, and highly partisan, crowd, kicking off a summer campaign to sell the plan to Canadians. The "Green Shift" Plan will be the centerpiece of the Libe [...] | 2008-06-20 16:22:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SENV ENERG CA |
08OTTAWA850 | CANADA: KHAWAJA TERROR TRIAL OPENS [...] (SBU) Summary: The Canadian government's ability to win its first major anti-terrorism case will soon be tested in Ontario Superior Court in the landmark trial of Momin Khawaja, which began on June 23 in Ottawa. Khawaja is the first Canadian citizen to be charged under the 2001 Anti-terrorism [...] | 2008-06-24 11:52:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PGOV CA |
08OTTAWA866 | HARPER TWEAKS CABINET, BOLSTERS QUEBEC PRESENCE [...] (U) Summary: Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper fine-tuned his Cabinet in a minor shuffle on June 25, bolstering representation from Quebec following the sudden resignation of former Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier in May (reftel). Bernier's interim successor David Emerson won [...] | 2008-06-25 21:06:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON ETRD CA |
08OTTAWA878 | FEDERAL COURT ORDERS RELEASE OF KHADR INTERROGATION [...] (U) Summary: Canada's Federal Court has ordered the government to release sensitive information, including U.S. documents previously shared with Canadian authorities, to lawyers representing Canadian Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr. The order derives from a recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCOC [...] | 2008-06-27 13:44:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PGOV PREL KJUS CA |
08OTTAWA880 | CANADA BRIEFS KEY PARTNERS ON AFGHANISTAN [...] (SBU) Deputy Minister of Canada's Afghanistan Task Force in the Privy Council Office David Mulroney on June 25 briefed Canada's key partners on Canada's new priorities in Afghanistan. Mulroney told the chiefs of mission or representatives of Great Britain, Germany, Japan, Australia, New Zeala [...] | 2008-06-27 20:57:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL NATO MOPS MARR AF CA |
08OTTAWA884 | A CONSERVATIVE SCORE-CARD: A SOLID B+, BUT NO GOLD STAR [...] (SBU) Summary. Two-and-a-half years into its mandate, the minority Conservative government is effectively implementing its policy agenda and delivering on core pledges to rebuild Canada's armed forces, tackle violent crime, and cut taxes. The extension of Canada's combat mission in Afghanista [...] | 2008-06-27 21:06:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ECON PTER SOCI CA |
08OTTAWA888 | CANADA WILL NOT CONTRIBUTE TO NTI NUCLEAR FUEL BANK [...] (SBU) In response to reftel demarche, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Adviser for Non-Proliferation Janice Fitchett confirmed that Canada would not pledge any financial support to the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) nuclear fuel bank project by the Septemb [...] | 2008-06-30 18:36:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP IAEA ENRG CA |
08OTTAWA897 | CANADA FACILITATES ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN ARCHIVAL COOPERATION [...] (SBU) Summary: Canadian, Israeli, Palestinian, and U.S. archivists have agreed to five joint archival projects, subject to formal approval of a new Memorandum of Understanding. The focus will be on surveying and digitizing records currently in Israel that document the "shared legacy" of the J [...] | 2008-07-02 19:45:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SCUL KPAL IS CA |
08OTTAWA900 | CANADA WILL CONTINUE TO PRESSURE BURMA ON ACCESS [...] (SBU) According to Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Burma Desk Officer Chrystal Waddington, Canada fully agrees with the U.S. view (reftel) that the international community should continue to make clear to Burmese authorities that further assistance will depend o [...] | 2008-07-03 16:35:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID BM CA |
08OTTAWA906 | CANADA REQUESTS LIST OF SUPPORTERS OF PRISONERS OF [...] (SBU) According to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Human Rights, Gender Equality, Health, and Population Division Policy Advisor Sue Butchart, Canada would like to see a "broad regional cross-section of support" for the prisoners of conscience public affairs event (reftel) [...] | 2008-07-07 19:03:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL EUN KDEM CA |
08OTTAWA913 | CANADIAN ATTENDANCE AT 63RD UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] (SBU) Currently available information requested in reftel: A. Head of State not expected to attend B. Head of Government expected to attend -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper -- Arrival on evening of September 24; participation in Millennium Development Goal meeting on morning of Septem [...] | 2008-07-08 19:00:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA CA |
08OTTAWA936 | CANADA BACKS INCREASE IN SIZE OF AFGHAN NATIONAL [...] (SBU) In response to reftel demarche, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Deputy Director for Defence and Security Relations Anne Burgess said that Canada was "ready to support" the proposed increase in the size of the Afghan National Army fighting force from 80,000 [...] | 2008-07-11 19:59:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL NATO MOPS MARR AF CA |
08OTTAWA94 | CANADIAN FISHERIES LEGISLATION -- THIRD TIME CHARM? [...] Summary: On November 29th, 2006, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Loyola Hearn introduced a new bill to Parliament to modernize Canada's 139-year-old Fisheries Act. While there is unanimous agreement that the Act must be updated, there are differences among stakeholders regarding changes that [...] | 2008-01-17 20:15:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIS SENV PREL CA |
08OTTAWA950 | CANADIAN VIEWS ON ARF REGIONAL DISASTER [...] (SBU) ESTH Counselor discussed ref A demarche with Elizabeth Baldwin-Jones, Deputy Director of the Defence and Security Relations Division at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, on July 14. Baldwin-Jones said she and her colleagues had been in direct contact with EAP/RS [...] | 2008-07-14 20:58:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID KNNP PARM ARF ASEAN CA |
08OTTAWA960 | OMAR KHADR INTERROGATION DVD RELEASED [...] (SBU) Summary: Omar Khadr's Canadian lawyers on July 15 released DVDs containing the 2003 interrogation of their client by Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS) agents at Guantanamo Bay. Khadr's lawyers and friendly media characterized the content as "disturbing" and hoped the mater [...] | 2008-07-15 20:57:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PGOV PREL ASEC AF |
08OTTAWA962 | CANADA REQUESTS INFORMATION ON ECOSOC AND HUMAN [...] (SBU) According to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Human Rights, Gender Equality, Health, and Population Division Senior Policy Officer Cynthia Taylor, Canada is still considering its support for the Human Rights Foundation's application for UN Economic and Social Council [...] | 2008-07-16 12:19:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM AORC CA |
08OTTAWA988 | CANADIAN URANIUM NOT AVAILABLE TO IRAN [...] (SBU) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Advisor for Non-Proliferation Che van Haastrecht expressed appreciation for reftel U.S. initiative, and confirmed that Canadian firms would not sell uranium to any Iranian entities. The Canadian government authorizes [...] | 2008-07-23 12:40:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM MNUC TRGY ENRG KNNP IR CA |
08OTTAWA990 | PUBLIC OPINION STABLE IN WAKE OF OMAR KHADR DVD [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-23 21:37:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PGOV PREL KPAO AF CA |
08OUAGADOUGOU1065 | BURKINA FASO: FY09 1206 PROPOSAL FOR BASIC MILITARY [...] (U) Embassy Ouagadougou concurs with U.S. Africa Command's (USAFRICOM) proposal to use FY 09 1206 funds to conduct a Military Intelligence Basic Officer Course (MIBOC) in Burkina for selected Burkinabe. Post understands that this training will be offered to Burkina Faso as part of the larger U [...] | 2008-12-04 07:36:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MASS PTER UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU261 | GOBF APPOINTS NEW MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS; [...] (U) On March 23, Prime Minister Tertius Zongo adjusted his cabinet, starting with the removal from the Government of powerful Minister of Agriculture and Minister of State Salif Diallo, and ending with an addition to government of one newcomer (reftel). The former Minister of Environment, Laur [...] | 2008-04-07 07:33:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR EAGR EFIN KDEM UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU318 | BURKINA FASO: MILITARY RETIREES SURPRISE GOVERNMENT WITH [...] (SBU) Summary. Beginning in October 2007, a group of retired and soon-to-be retired Burkinabe soldiers participated in unauthorized demonstrations to argue for increased benefits and retirement ages. The Government offered to reemploy retired military as civil servants and provide a fund for i [...] | 2008-04-20 16:28:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV MARR ELAB UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU373 | A VIEW FROM BURKINA: FIRST AFRICA-INDIA SUMMIT REFLECTS [...] (U) Key Points: -- India hosted the first India-Africa Forum Summit April 8-9 in New Delhi, with 12 African heads of state or government in attendance, including Burkina Faso's Prime Minister. The African leaders represented the African Union (AU) and regional integration bodies or initiati [...] | 2008-05-05 07:31:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID ECIN ETRD EFIN UV XA IN CH |
08OUAGADOUGOU404 | UN SECGEN DISCUSSES REGIONAL, GLOBAL ISSUES WITH UNSC [...] (U) SUMMARY: On April 22-24, U.N. Secretary General (UNSG) Ban Ki Moon visited Burkina Faso as part of a regional tour including Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Liberia. With President Compaore, the Secretary General discussed: -- Cote d'Ivoire peace process (praising Compaore's leadership),-- R [...] | 2008-05-12 15:27:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM EAID ECON UNSC SENV ZI IV UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU438 | BURKINA FASO: SCENESETTER FOR JUNE 3-4 VISIT OF AF DAS TODD [...] Introduction: In his 20th year in power, President Blaise Compaore is taking Burkina Faso, a country wracked by extreme poverty, in the right direction: moving forward on the process of democratization, working with donors and others to ensure the nation's economic stability, turning away fro [...] | 2008-05-29 07:19:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU534 | BURKINA FASO: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UN RECONFIGURATION IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-17 15:45:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNSC UNMIK KO UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU679 | MALIAN TUAREGS WILL REMAIN IN BURKINA FASO UNTIL GOBF [...] (U) Summary: As of late July, around 1,990 Malian Tuareg seeking refugee asylum were living at various locations around Burkina Faso, the majority of them in a refugee camp in Djibo, in Northern Burkina Faso. These asylum seekers are currently living off donations from local and international [...] | 2008-07-23 16:16:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM ML UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU734 | BURKINA FASO: IVOIRIAN PRESIDENT MAKES HISTORIC VISIT AND [...] (U) Summary: On July 27-29, President Laurent Gbagbo of Cote d'Ivoire visited Ouagadougou for his first official visit to Burkina Faso since he took power in 2002. The trip was intended to normalize relations between the two countries and was crowned with the signing of a formal friendship an [...] | 2008-08-08 10:26:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECIN IV UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU817 | CABINET RESHUFFLE IN BURKINA FASO: SIX MINISTERS MOVED; [...] (U) On September 3, Prime Minister Tertius Zongo announced a new cabinet. The shake-up follows the recent appointment of former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Djibrill Bassole, as AU-UN Joint Chief Mediator for Darfur. Bassole's departure led to the repositioning of six ministers and the addit [...] | 2008-09-12 07:46:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU820 | BURKINA FASO: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNAIDS EXECUTIVE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-17 16:50:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID KHIV UNGA UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU853 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON IRAN [...] (U) This cable is NIACT due to the impending UN Security Council vote on September 27. 2. (SBU) On September 27, PolOff delivered reftel demarche to Regis Bakyono, Acting Director of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bakyono expressed Burkina Faso's willingnes [...] | 2008-09-27 13:33:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM KNNP MNUC UNSC IR UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU886 | BURKINA FASO: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IMPLEMENTING UN SECURITY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-07 15:31:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KNNP MNUC IR UV |
08OUAGADOUGOU925 | BURKINA FASO: WEST AFRICAN ELECTORAL COMMISSIONS DISCUSS [...] (U) Summary: Burkina Faso's National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) hosted a three-day workshop for a network of West African States (RESEAO) to discuss the use of technology, specifically the use of mobile biometric technology, in the voter registration processes. The workshop, which [...] | 2008-10-14 17:13:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM UV |
08PANAMA147 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: KOSOVO ON SECURITY COUNCIL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-17 20:39:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNSC PREL YI PA |
08PANAMA215 | VISIT OF USS KEARSARGE: EMBASSY PANAMA SUPPORT [...] (SBU) Embassy Panama has identified two EMBOFFs to support the visit of the USS KEARSARGE to Panama from September 16 to 30. POLCOUNS Brian Naranjo will join the USS KEARSARGE in Cartagena, Colombia on/about September 15. Since the USS KEARSARGE will be in Cartagena on liberty from September [...] | 2008-03-12 16:01:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AFIN MARR MASS MOPS PM |
08PANAMA329 | NEW TRADE MINISTER FOCUSED ON TPA AND CONTINUITY [...] (SBU) Summary: Minister of Commerce & Industry Carmen Gisela Vergara is focused on securing U.S. ratification of the U.S. Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA). She was confident that Pedro Miguel Gonzalez (PMG) will exit as Panama's National Assembly President in September and expects the [...] | 2008-04-25 16:27:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON ENRG EWWT PGOV PM |
08PANAMA436 | PANAMA: ZIMBABWE DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-28 19:54:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OAS ZI PM |
08PANAMA460 | PANAMA: NARCOTICS MAJORS LIST REPORT CARD [...] (SBU) A major drug-transit country, Panama continues to be a strong ally of the U.S. in the fight against trafficking and related crimes. This cable provides key examples of our excellent bilateral law enforcement cooperation, and one area of concern. 2. (SBU) In our FY 2007 Letter of Agr [...] | 2008-06-03 20:59:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM PM |
08PANAMA461 | PANAMA: SUPREME COURT PRESIDENT GREENLIGHTS [...] (SBU) Panamanian Supreme Court President Harley Mitchell secured unanimous approval for three of eleven elements of a long-pending USG-GOP anti-corruption program funded by USAID, Mitchell informed USAID Director on April 25, 2008. --------------------------------------------- ----- Mitchel [...] | 2008-06-03 21:00:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID KCRM KJUS PM |
08PANAMA534 | PANAMA: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) Below is Embassy Panama's input for the congressionally mandated annual report on investment disputes as contemplated in Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorizations Act. The United States is aware of one case in which United States citizens have an outstanding claim again [...] | 2008-07-01 16:30:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC ECON EFIN ENIV KIDE PGOV PM OPIC |
08PANAMA580 | PANAMA: 2009 NATIONAL ELECTION VOTER DEMOGRAPHICS [...] (U) Panama is gearing up for the May 3, 2009 general election, in which Panamanians will choose all of their elected leaders - from President through National Assembly Deputies to mayors and city councilmen -- for a five-year term. The Tribunal Electoral (TE) released on May 25 the prelimina [...] | 2008-07-16 14:36:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PM |
08PANAMA682 | PANAMA: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL HAGEL, AUG. 27-28 [...] (SBU) You will be arriving in Panama in the middle of a long election campaign, due to take place amidst record economic growth, but growing economic uncertainty. Panama has been one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America for the last few years (11.2% growth in 2007),and there are [...] | 2008-08-15 19:21:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PM |
08PANAMA698 | PANAMA: HUMAN RIGHTS ROUNDUP [...] (U) Post plans to provide a regular human rights update to supplement the yearly Human Rights Report in order to track emerging changes in the human rights situation in Panama. Below follows a summary of Post's most recent contact with a number of groups advocating for the rights of individu [...] | 2008-08-21 20:03:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM |
08PANAMA827 | PANAMA,S BANKING SECTOR WEATHERS GLOBAL FINANCIAL [...] (SBU) Summary. Panamanian bankers widely agree that Panama's financial sector, one of the largest in Latin America with 90 banks licensed and $63 billion in assets as of September 2008, has avoided the core cause of the global financial crisis - subprime mortgage instruments. Liquidity remai [...] | 2008-10-27 20:49:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PM EINV |
08PANAMA896 | SCENESETTER: SECRETARY RICE,S VISIT TO PANAMA FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-03 17:46:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENIV ETRD OVIP PGOV PM PREL |
08PARAMARIBO100 | CIVAIR: VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS [...] (SBU) Summary. In response to Reftel and Docket No. 2007EA290018, regarding a July 26, 2007, Surinam Airways-operated Boeing 747-300 violation of Federal Aviation Regulations, Post requested Vivian Hanenberg, Director of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASAS),to provide information on C [...] | 2008-03-11 16:16:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR NS |
08PARAMARIBO101 | (SBU) SCENESETTER AND READ-AHEAD FOR THE VISIT OF [...] (SBU) THE FOLLOWING SCENESETTER IS A SENSITIVE-BUT-UNCLASSIFIED VERSION OF REFTEL. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TRIP AGENDA: Everyone at Embassy Paramaribo joins me in welcoming you to Suriname. Although we cannot yet confirm your appointment with President Venetiaan, who is out of the cou [...] | 2008-03-11 16:17:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL NS |
08PARAMARIBO104 | SURINAME STILL "UNDECIDED" ON KOSOVO [...] (SBU) On March 13 PolOff delivered message as per reftel to Rosita Hubard, Head of the International Relations Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the government of Suriname (GOS). Hubard said the GOS still cannot take a clear standpoint on recognizing Kosovo because "some facts [...] | 2008-03-14 13:38:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNSC PGOV KV NS |
08PARAMARIBO118 | OLD CAMPAIGN PROMISES HAUNT GOVERNMENT COALITION [...] (SBU) Summary. A 2004 agreement between the Government of Suriname (GOS) and a Chinese company to set up a palm oil plantation in the eastern District of Marowijne still has not been implemented due to the GOS's inability to overcome local villagers' opposition to key aspects of the plan. The [...] | 2008-03-20 18:11:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON EINV ELAB ETRD PGOV NS |
08PARAMARIBO120 | LEADING UP TO SURINAMESE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN 2010, [...] (U) SUMMARY. Jules Wijdenbosch and Desi Bouterse agreed to re-unite their two political parties, the Democratic National Platform 2000 (DNP 2000) and the National Democratic Party (NDP),according to reports. A union of Bouterse and Wijdenbosch, who went from party colleagues and close persona [...] | 2008-03-26 13:08:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL NS |
08PARAMARIBO139 | WILDERS FILM CRITICIZED BUT "NOT WORTH IT" IN PLACID [...] (U) SUMMARY The movie Fitna, meaning "strife" in Arabic and produced by Dutch politician Geert Wilders, generated an unusual amount of critical media comment in former-Dutch colony Suriname, but little public ferment. While Muslim Organizations and the Interfaith Council for Suriname (IRIS) [...] | 2008-04-04 18:25:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ASEC SCUL NS |
08PARAMARIBO145 | FIVE HOURS WELL-SPENT IN SURINAME: [...] (U) SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES FROM SHANNON/STAVRIDIS FIVE-HOUR VISIT: On March 28, WHA Assistant Secretary Tom Shannon and SOUTHCOM Commander Admiral Jim Stavridis spent five hours on the ground in Suriname. Together they met with President Runaldo Ronald Venetiaan (paras 2-4) and conducted a we [...] | 2008-04-09 15:51:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PINS PGOV PINR SNAR NS |
08PARAMARIBO16 | GOVERNMENT OF SURINAME DIPLOMATIC NOTE GRANTING APPROVAL [...] (U) Below is the text of the official Government of Suriname Diplomatic Note No. 12.938 / AB responding to USG requests for GOS approval test of the Stryker vehicle. BEGIN TEXT: No. 12.938 / AB The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname presents its compliments to the [...] | 2008-01-14 18:48:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MASS PGOV NS |
08PARAMARIBO17 | SURINAME SUPPORTS U.S. CANDIDACY OF PIERRE-RICHARD PROSPER [...] (U) DCM met with the Acting Head of the International Organizations Division of Suriname's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on January 14 to deliver demarche in response to REFs (A) and (B),seeking Surinamese support for the U.S. candidate for the January 17 election of members to the Committ [...] | 2008-01-16 12:44:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI XL XR NS |
08PARAMARIBO173 | SURINAME: REQUEST $13,350 IN ADDITIONAL PUBLIC DIPLOMACY [...] (U) SUMMARY Embassy Paramaribo thanks WHA/PDA for continued financial support of Post's public diplomacy initiatives and appreciates WHA/PDA's consideration of this request for an additional $13,3500 in financial assistance. "Mutual U.S./Suriname appreciation and respect contributing to a m [...] | 2008-04-29 20:34:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OPRC ABUD AFIN AMGT NS |
08PARAMARIBO177 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Rising food prices, in particular of the Surinamese staple, rice, have received extensive play in the media, but did not result in public disorder or runs on foodstuffs. Political attention was high, with the opposition blaming the government, the government looking towards in [...] | 2008-04-30 21:02:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON BTIO NS |
08PARAMARIBO18 | PETROCARIBE STILL ALIVE, MIGHT AID FISHERIES [...] (U) SUMMARY: The PetroCaribe deal is still an option for Suriname, the Minister of Natural Resources told the press on January 9. The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries told the press on January 10 that the deal would assist the fisheries sector, which has been severel [...] | 2008-01-16 19:37:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BBSR ECON EPET VE NS |
08PARAMARIBO180 | SURINAME CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR TELTING ON GSM-102 [...] (SBU) Summary. Central Bank Governor Andre Telting told the Ambassador he understands the U.S. government position is not to reduce or forgive portions of the outstanding GSM-102 debt. Given U.S. "inflexibility" on this issue, he will proceed first on negotiations on Brazilian debt, the only [...] | 2008-05-02 20:00:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ETRD PREL NS |
08PARAMARIBO190 | EVALUATION OF PARTICIPATION OF RABINDRE PARMESSAR IN FY [...] (U) SUMMARY. Mr. Rabindre Parmessar, opposition Member of Parliament from Suriname, participated as an international visitor in the FY 2008 Multi-Regional program "U.S Foreign Policy" from February 28 to March 20, 2008. Parmessar was overwhelmingly positive upon his return, and said visitin [...] | 2008-05-07 22:21:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KPAO OEXC SCUL NS |
08PARAMARIBO194 | China Wants to "Build a New City in Suriname" [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. A high-ranking official commented during the remarks period at a business lectu... [...] | 2008-05-08 21:33:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV CH NS |
08PARAMARIBO195 | SURINAME: POST HONORS WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. During a lunch in honor of World Intellectual Property Day, guests from the Government of Suriname's (GOS) newly convened Working Committee on Intellectual Property Rights explained that they have a six-month mandate to compare Suriname's legislation to TRIPS requirements and ma [...] | 2008-05-09 14:29:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD SCUL TBIO NS |
08PARAMARIBO201 | PARAMARIBO - RESIDENTIAL GUARDS; DS PROPOSAL TO [...] SUMMARY: This cable responds to reftel (A) requiring Post compliance with Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards for residential security and provides Embassy Paramaribo,s recommendations and funding requirements for residential security upgrades and measures needed to bring Post,s r [...] | 2008-05-13 14:22:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC AFIN ABUD AMGT |
08PARAMARIBO222 | BAD MINISTER: PRESIDENT PUBLICLY SCOLDS COALITION PARTNER [...] (U) SUMMARY. Over the weekend of May 17, President Ronald Venetiaan publicly scolded Minister of Physical Planning, Land, and Forest Management Michael Jong Tjien Fa for mixing party politics with government business when he attempted to give out land deeds at a party function. Venetiaan an [...] | 2008-05-27 19:50:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV NS |
08PARAMARIBO231 | SURINAME: UPDATES TO NAMES, TITLES, AND CONTACT [...] (SBU) Post submits the following information keyed to reftel: Country: Republic of Suriname Date information verified by post: May 29, 2008 Head of State Last/Family Name: Venetiaan First/Middle Names: Runaldo Ronald Conventional Usage: Ronald Formal Title: His Excellency President R [...] | 2008-05-30 20:01:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PREL NS |
08PARAMARIBO235 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IAEA/IRAN: LATEST IAEA REPORT [...] (SBU) Per reftel, EconOff delivered demarche to Rosita Hubard, head of the International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Suriname. Hubard had no immediate reaction other than to note that no Suriname government official would be present at the June 2-6 IAE [...] | 2008-06-02 19:41:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP MNUC PARM IR IAEA NS |
08PARAMARIBO242 | ATTACKING CORRUPTION LITE: SENTENCES IN SURINAME POSITIVE, [...] (U) SUMMARY. On May 13, a Surinamese judge handed down seven sentences in a much talked about corruption case (refs B, C) involving the Ministry of Finance. The convicted officials were charged with the embezzlement of 6,118,379 Surinamese Dollars (approximately U.S. $2.1 million),participatio [...] | 2008-06-04 19:04:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV NS |
08PARAMARIBO244 | Minor Springtime Strikes Plague Government, Minus Fall [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Spring 2008 saw an outbreak of several strikes in Suriname. Contractors at Suralco (owned by U.S. aluminum giant Alcoa) went on strike in April, followed by a high school teachers' strike, a demonstration by retired civil servants, and blockades by fishermen. Similar events [...] | 2008-06-04 19:05:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB EFIS PGOV NS |
08PARAMARIBO301 | BOUTERSE UNITES OPPOSITION, TARGETS 2010 ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On July 5, former military strongman and current murder defendant Desi Bouterse's National Democratic Party (NDP) officially formed a so-called mammoth bloc uniting five opposition political parties. An audience of several thousand attended the lively mass meeting where they were [...] | 2008-07-25 19:31:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL NS |
08PARAMARIBO312 | PETROCARIBE OIL SHIPMENTS TO BEGIN FALL 2008 [...] (SBU) Summary. The governments of Suriname and Venezuela reached agreement on the structure of their PetroCaribe deal, which has been dubbed the "Suriname Model." Under this scheme, the Government of Suriname (GOS) will provide the Government of Venezuela (GOV) partial payment for the crude [...] | 2008-08-04 18:24:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ETRD PREL XM XL |
08PARAMARIBO321 | BABY STEPS: SURINAME'S UN VOTES BEGIN TO REFLECT [...] (U) As requested reftel, on August 11 PolOff delivered a copy of the "UN Voting Record Report" and demarche message to Government of Suriname (GOS) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Acting Head of the International Organizations Division Chantal Elsenhout. 2. (SBU) While Elsenhout stres [...] | 2008-08-13 17:20:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC UNSC UNGA PREL NS |
08PARAMARIBO34 | HOW TO RESOLVE THE LONGSTANDING ISSUE OF [...] (SBU) This is an action message. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) Summary: By his own account, in recent years Suriname's Central Bank Governor, Andre Telting, has made it a high priority to pay down Suriname's foreign debts through a combination of direct payments and/or successful negot [...] | 2008-01-30 19:26:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ETRD PREL NS |
08PARAMARIBO409 | BOUTERSE RETRACTS SLANDEROUS STATEMENTS AGAINST [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Seen as a prelude to Suriname's 2010 elections, an internal power struggle reached fever pitch this month as former military strongman Desi Bouterse engaged in commonly-used smear-and-taint tactics against Minister of Justice and Police Chandrikapersad Santokhi. On September 2 [...] | 2008-09-24 20:02:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL SNAR NS |
08PARAMARIBO41 | SURINAME TO MOVE FORWARD ON AVIAN INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS [...] (SBU) Summary. The Government of Suriname (GOS) made progress on pandemic influenza preparedness in 2007, and hopes to announce a National Avian Influenza Preparedness Plan in early 2008. In 2007, the GOS engaged international partners on pandemic influenza and is now working to map, using GPS [...] | 2008-02-04 16:29:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TBIO KFLU EAGR KSTH NS |
08PARAMARIBO419 | PARAMARIBO NOMINATION FOR THE 2009 U.S. BASED TRAINING [...] (U) Embassy Paramaribo is pleased to nominate the following U.S. Embassy Business and Education Resource Center coordinator to attend the U.S. based Training Program (USBT) for EducationUSA Advisors. A: Center website address: suriname.usembassy.gov. Post confirms that the EducationUSA site [...] | 2008-10-02 19:51:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OEXC SCUL KPAO NS |
08PARAMARIBO434 | SURINAME: POLICE TIP UNIT RESCUES TWO TEENAGE MINORS [...] (SBU) Summary. During a routine nightclub check, officers from the Surinamese Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Unit discovered two minor teenage Guyanese girls being used for sexual exploitation. The club manager was arrested and her daughter, also under suspicion of involvement, is being sought b [...] | 2008-10-14 18:41:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KTIP SNAR NS |
08PARAMARIBO445 | SURINAME: BOUTERSE BENEFITS FROM LOW APPROVAL RATINGS FOR [...] (U) SUMMARY. A new poll conducted by the Surinamese think tank, Institute for Development Oriented Studies (IDOS),showed that if the 2010 election were held today, Desi Bouterse and his newly formed political bloc, the National Democratic Platform 2008 (NDP 2008),would win. Respondents that [...] | 2008-10-28 16:54:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL SNAR NS |
08PARAMARIBO477 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: NICARAGUAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) On December 2, Pol-Econ Chief delivered the demarche to Tom Kartoebi, Acting Head of the Americas Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the Republic of Suriname (GOS). Kartoebi expressed disbelief that the Organization of American States (OAS) would have made [...] | 2008-12-03 18:27:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL NU NS |
08PARAMARIBO478 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: OPPOSING UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH [...] (SBU) On December 2, Pol-Econ Chief met with Chantal Elsenhout, Acting Head of the International Organizations Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Government of the Republic of Suriname (GOS). Pol-Econ Chief asked Elsenhout if Suriname's memberships in the G-77 or OIC wo [...] | 2008-12-03 18:28:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNGA IS PA LE SY NS |
08PARAMARIBO479 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: TO INCREASE PLENARY SUPPORT OF [...] (SBU) On December 2, PolEcon Chief delivered the demarche to Chantal Elsenhout, Acting Head of the International Organizations Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the Republic of Suriname (GOS). Elsenhout noted the importance of the resolution, which Suriname had [...] | 2008-12-03 18:29:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MNUC PARM PREL UNGA NS |
08PARAMARIBO494 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: KOSOVO RECOGNITION [...] (SBU) On December 12, Pol-Econ Chief delivered the demarche to Jerral Moriah, Head of International Organizations Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the Republic of Suriname (GOS). Moriah responded to the points, saying that Suriname had voted to support Serbia's [...] | 2008-12-15 19:28:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KV NS |
08PARAMARIBO495 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNITED NATIONS HARMONIZATION [...] (SBU) Pol-Econ Chief delivered the demarche to Chantal Elsenhout, Acting Head of the International Organizations Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the Republic of Suriname (GOS) on December 15. Post will report on any substantive reaction from the GOS once it has had opport [...] | 2008-12-15 19:29:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT AORC APER PREL UNGA NS |
08PARAMARIBO5 | "December 8" murder Trial Resumes and Recesses Again [...] (U) SUMMARY: Court proceedings resumed in the trial of former military strongman Desi Bouterse and 24 co-defendants on Monday, December 17. The Court Martial rejected arguments raised by Bouterse's attorney Erwin Kanhai during the November 30 opening session of the Court where Kanhai argue [...] | 2008-01-03 18:26:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PGOV MARR PREL NS |
08PARAMARIBO59 | SUSI ON U.S. FOREIGN POLICY: PARAMARIBO, SURINAME [...] (SBU) Post is pleased to submit the following information for the candidate nomination. A. Nominee's full name as it appears on passport; Last name: Rudge First name: Eric Middle name: Patrick B. Date of birth (Month, Day, Year): November 16, 1960 C. City of birth: Paramaribo [...] | 2008-02-14 18:24:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OEXC SCUL KPAO NS |
08PARAMARIBO74 | PARAMARIBO - DEMARCHE: ADVANCING THE US POSITION [...] (SBU) Regretably, and despite numerous attempts, Ambassador was unable to contact high level GOS Foreign Ministry officials on Sunday, February 24, to deliver reftel demarche points. However, Ambassador did succeed in contacting MFA Permanent Secretary Jane Aarland-Nanhu on February 25. In [...] | 2008-02-25 19:12:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EU CU NS |
08PARAMARIBO81 | PARAMARIBO FOLLOW-UP: ADVANCING THE U.S. POSITION [...] (SBU) With regret, Post advises that GOS policy with respect to Cuba has not changed. As confirmed in the Ambassador's February 28 follow-up telcon with MFA Permanent Secretary Jane Aarland-Nanhu, Suriname continues to enjoy SIPDIS friendly relations with the GOC. Aarland-Nanhu advised tha [...] | 2008-02-28 17:21:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EU CU NS |
08PARAMARIBO82 | CUBAN TRANSITION IN THE SURINAMESE MEDIA: WELCOME BALANCE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Coverage of the transition of power in Cuba by the Surinamese media featured mostly wire stories. Limited commentary was characterized by balance and mild criticism of the Cuban regime. Government of Suriname (GOS) public reflection was also balanced, with the exception of pra [...] | 2008-02-28 19:07:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CU NS |
08PARIS1004 | France on Food Security [...] (SBU) Summary: Econ Counselor raised reftel points on the President's global food security initiative with Francois Giovalucchi, advisor to Cooperation Minister Joyandet, and Florence Lasbennes, Cooperation Economic and Agricultural Development Office Chief, on May 19. Giovalucchi and Lasben [...] | 2008-05-28 09:21:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EAGR EAID ECON TBIO FR |
08PARIS1029 | UNESCO SPRING EXECUTIVE BOARD: POLITICAL ISSUES [...] (SBU) Summary: UNESCO's April 1-17 Executive Board was a success for the United States. On the whole, we enjoyed good working relations with countries in other geographic groups. Regional voting blocs and economic and other groupings, such as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the G-77 initi [...] | 2008-05-30 09:09:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CU IR KPAL KV PHUM PREL SCUL UNESCO VE XF |
08PARIS1054 | UNESCO - ISRAEL AMBASSADOR'S VISIT 28 MAY [...] (U) Israeli Ambassador to UNESCO Kornbluth met with Ambassador Oliver on May 28 to review possible issues of concern that might be raised during the upcoming World Heritage Committee meeting in Quebec next month. Negative Sites on the World Heritage List 2. (SBU) Ambassador Kornbluth b [...] | 2008-06-03 13:08:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNESCO SCUL KPAL XF FR IS JO |
08PARIS1070 | IOM DG CANDIDATE AMBASSADOR BILL SWING: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-04 12:35:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC PREF PREL SMIG FR |
08PARIS1078 | AIRBUS: FEARS OF DEFENSE TRADE CONTROLS HURT U.S. EXPORTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In spite of significant efforts to accelerate processing of export control licenses at the State Department, U.S. and European aerospace companies continue to be sharply critical of the USG export control system. Their perception affects a major American export industry -- U.S. a [...] | 2008-06-05 15:54:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EIND ECON ETTC KOMC ETRD EAIR PREL FR |
08PARIS1118 | OECD/Export Credits: Plenary Covers Tied Aid Project, [...] (SBU) Summary: The OECD's Working Party on Export Credits and Credit Guarantees (ECG) and the Participants to the Export Credit Arrangement (Participants) held their semi-annual plenary sessions and Aircraft Sector Understanding (ASU) meetings in Paris on April 21-25, 2008. The U.S. obtained s [...] | 2008-06-13 08:46:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP EFIN ETRD EINV EXIM EAIR ECON OECD KCOR CH IN |
08PARIS1138 | ENERGY SECURITY: FRANCE WANTS EU ENGAGEMENT WITH CASPIAN [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Steven Mann, Coordinator for Central Asian Energy Issues met May 29 with GOF officials, who outlined French plans to promote energy security during its upcoming presidency of the EU Council. Specific ideas included greater political engagement with Caspian countries, [...] | 2008-06-16 14:13:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ZK PREL FR |
08PARIS1144 | FRANCE WILL ATTEND VIENNA CONFERENCE ON NAHR [...] (U) Embassy passed reftel message on the Vienna conference on Nahr al-Barid to the French MFA's equivalent to the NEA bureau as well as to the staff of French Cooperation Ministeron Alain Joyandet June 9. The French MFA had already publicly saluted the Austrian initiative in a June 5 statem [...] | 2008-06-17 07:38:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM KPAL UNRWA FR LE |
08PARIS1172 | THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FRENCH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY OF BELGIUM [...] (SBU) Summary: U.S. agencies, including those involved in international trade agreements, need to keep a careful eye on the efforts of the government of Belgium's French-speaking community to enlist UNESCO -- in an unhelpful way -- in the fight against fly-by-night diploma mills in Africa and [...] | 2008-06-23 06:21:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNESCO SCUL ETRD ECA BE XA |
08PARIS1183 | FRANCE ACCEPTS IN PRINCIPLE SEEKING A PRST ON [...] (SBU) We passed reftel points to the French MFA early on June 23, including to the AF and IO/UNP equivalents. DCM subsequently raised the subject with French MFA Political Affairs Director (P-equivalent) Gerard Araud. He stated general French agreement with our points and general assessmen [...] | 2008-06-23 16:57:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KDEM UNSC FR ZI |
08PARIS1199 | 1267 MONITORING TEAM: SOLICITING SUPPORT FOR DRAFT [...] (SBU) MFA Security and Strategic Affairs bureau took on board reftel points and text and subsequently informed Embassy of three points relating to the preamble, notifications and list reviews, all of which were included in MFA instructions sent to the French mission to the UN. The GOF wants t [...] | 2008-06-25 12:23:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTFN EFIN ETTC PREL PTER UNSC |
08PARIS1203 | PARIS SUPPORT CONFERENCE ON AFGHANISTAN: DONORS [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified - not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: International pledges totaled more than $20 billion at the Paris Support Conference for Afghanistan on June 12. This amount doubled the pledge total achieved at the 2006 London Conference and demonstrated th [...] | 2008-06-25 16:46:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EFIN PREL PGOV AORC FR AF XB XF XG XR |
08PARIS1227 | SOLICITING PLEDGES TO FUND THE NUCLEAR THREAT [...] (SBU) On June 27, ESTH Counselor and ESTH Officer delivered to Martin Briens, Director of the Office of Disarmament and Nuclear Nonproliferation, reftel demarche regarding the need to raise matching funds to support the proposal under the Nuclear Threat Initiative to create a nuclear fuel ban [...] | 2008-06-30 06:20:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | FR KNNP IAEA ENRG |
08PARIS1267 | FINANCING THE U.S. NUCLEAR RENAISSANCE: FRANCE PUSHES FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: French Trade Minister Anne-Marie Idrac told visiting Senators Murkowski and Craig June 30 that France would like to see DoE tender investment guarantees more expeditiously, and proposed making French export financing available to help fund nuclear reactor construction in the U.S [...] | 2008-07-07 16:02:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EIND ETRD PREL FR |
08PARIS1293 | AID FOR HORN OF AFRICA: FRANCE DISCUSSING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-09 13:57:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREF DJ ER ET KE SO FR |
08PARIS1306 | HORN OF AFRICA: FURTHER ON FRENCH ASSISTANCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-10 14:13:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREF DJ ER ET KE SO FR |
08PARIS1315 | EMISSIONS CONSENSUS WITH A GMO KICKER CLAIMED FOR EU ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT MEETING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-10 16:46:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG SENV EAGR EU FR |
08PARIS1325 | THALES PRELIMINARY RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN END USE CHECK [...] (SBU) On July 10, Thales Alenia Space President/CEO Reynald Seznec and Thales Group Senior VP for EU and NATO cooperation met with Econ Mincouns and Econoff in response to Embassy's letter relaying DTCC request for information (reftel). They previewed their pending written response, leaving a [...] | 2008-07-11 11:39:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETTC KOMC FR |
08PARIS1337 | FRENCH SUPPORT FOR UNSCR 1816 (SOMALIA PIRACY) [...] (SBU) In response to ref A, MFA Horn of Africa Desk Officer Thierry Caboche reviewed assistance France has been providing to Africa (refs B-C),particularly France's engagement in naval patrols to counter piracy in the Horn of Africa and its efforts to engage Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sw [...] | 2008-07-15 15:29:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT KCRM KCRS KJUS PHAS PREL SO XA XW FR |
08PARIS135 | FRENCH HAVE NO INFORMATION ON THE FATE OF MISSING [...] (SBU) The embassy passed reftel message concerning missing Amcit Robert Levinson to French MFA DAS-equivalent for Iran, Iraq, and the Gulf Franck Gellet as well as Iran desk officer Arnaud Pescheux on December 13. We stressed the request for any information the GOF or its embassy in Tehran [...] | 2008-01-25 10:16:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CASC PHUM FR IR |
08PARIS1391 | Public-Private Partnerships in Transportation - July 16-18 [...] (U) On July 6-8, Federal Transit Deputy Administrator Sherry E. Little led a delegation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) officials, Congressional Representatives, and private sector participants to a conference in Lyon that FTA co-sponsored with the GOF on public-private partnerships (PP [...] | 2008-07-22 17:33:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELTN ETRD EAIR EWWT FR |
08PARIS1423 | PARIS CLUB - JULY 2008 TOUR D'HORIZON AND DISCUSSIONS ON [...] (SBU) Summary: At the Paris Club's July 7-8 session, the Vice Chairman briefed creditors on his recent meetings in Kinshasa with the Ministers of Economy and Finance, noting concern that a proposed infrastructure deal involving a DRC sovereign guarantee was at odds with the Paris Club's project [...] | 2008-07-24 16:53:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON EAID XM XA XH XB XF FR |
08PARIS1436 | GOF HOSTS INFORMAL MEETING ON GLOBAL FOOD [...] (SBU) Summary: On 7/23 FranceQs Ministry of Agriculture hosted an informal meeting with international partners to further thinking on a Qglobal partnership for food and agriculture.Q The proposal fleshes out an initiative initially raised by President Sarkozy at the June 3 High-level Food S [...] | 2008-07-28 16:12:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EAGR ECON FR |
08PARIS1505 | GLOBAL INITIATIVE: FRANCE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS AND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-04 11:15:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL PTER KGIC KNNP MCAP PINR PINS JO |
08PARIS1513 | ECONOMIC AND LABOR REFORMS THAT WILL CHANGE THE [...] (SBU) The French National Assembly has adopted four key economic and labor reforms that will ease many services and labor market constraints, boost purchasing power, promote entrepreneurship, and allow individual firms to negotiate overtime hours with their employees. The fours laws in questi [...] | 2008-08-04 17:21:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EIND EINV ETRD ELAB PGOV FR |
08PARIS1545 | UPCOMING CHANGES IN FRENCH INTERNATIONAL MEDIA IDENTITY [...] (SBU) Changes President Sarkozy has set in motion to revitalize the public television industry will likely have a significant impact on France's international media presence. Reforms will consolidate France's internationally broadcast public networks under a new holding company modeled after t [...] | 2008-08-11 08:16:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPAO OPRC FR |
08PARIS156 | FRANCE AND IPR - OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT [...] (SBU) Summary: As France prepares for its 2008 EU Presidency, President Sarkozy is placing a high priority on Intellectual Property Rights, pushing forward several initiatives that could influence the global evolution of online IPR. The Olivennes Commission Report on digital piracy, commission [...] | 2008-01-29 17:55:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EIPR ETRD PGOV FR |
08PARIS1626 | THE GOF TURNS TO DEFICIT CUTTING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Although part of the Sarkozy teamQs campaign platform, fiscal adjustment was put on the back burner in favor of other reform priorities following the 2007 elections. Now under considerable budgetary pressure, the GOF has ruled out further tax cuts (with an exception for reform [...] | 2008-08-22 16:17:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON PGOV FR |
08PARIS1660 | FRANCE SUPPORTS EXPANSION OF AFGHAN NATIONAL ARMY [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified - not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) On September 2 we conveyed reftel demarche in support of the expansion of the Afghan National Army from 86,000 to 134,000 at the September 10 Joint Coordination Board Meeting in Kabul to Nicolas Niemtc [...] | 2008-09-03 11:08:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MCAP AF FR |
08PARIS1740 | FRENCH REACTION TO ENGAGING EUORPEAN COUNTRIES ON [...] (SBU) Per reftel request, Post shared points on Argentina investment disputes with French Ministry of Finance officials on August 19. Emboff followed up with Finance Ministry officials September 16 and met with Hugo Hanne, Head of the Americas Division and Vanessa Gouret, Deputy Head of Servic [...] | 2008-09-17 12:24:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON KIDE AR FR |
08PARIS1771 | AIRBUSQSYRIA TALKS ON AIRCRAFT LEASE [...] (U) This is an action cable. See paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) Recent press reporting has speculated on the possible sale or lease of Airbus aircraft to Syria's state carrier. While the GOF has downplayed the reports, speculation has centered on ways in which a deal could be structured to sidestep [...] | 2008-09-22 15:07:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EIND ECON ETRD EAIR PREL FR |
08PARIS1777 | ENERGY SECURITY: FRENCH GOALS ON CENTRAL [...] (SBU) Summary. In a September 17 meeting with MFA Director for Economic Affairs Christian Masset, Special Envoy for Eurasia Energy C. Boyden Gray shared concerns over Caspian Basin supply diversification issues and the need for greater EU engagement with Central Asia. Masset told Gray the is [...] | 2008-09-23 16:27:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ZK PREL FR EU |
08PARIS1822 | FRANCE CONSIDERING HUMAN RIGHT TO BROADBAND [...] (SBU) In a speech set for October 13, President Sarkozy will announce a major policy initiative on the future of the digital economy that may include support for a human right to internet broadband access. 2. (SBU) In discussions September 30 - October 1 with Ambassador David A. Gross, U.S [...] | 2008-10-01 17:16:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PHUM ETRD KIPR FR |
08PARIS1826 | EUROPEAN G-8 HEADS OF STATE TO DISCUSS FINANCIAL CRISIS [...] (SBU) The heads of France, Germany, Britain, Italy, the Eurogroup, the European Commission and the European Central Bank will meet in Paris Saturday to "prepare the contribution of European members of the G8 to the upcoming meetings of this group devoted to the international financial crisis." [...] | 2008-10-02 14:50:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL FR |
08PARIS1830 | FRENCH VIEW ON EU BIOFUELS SUSTAINABILITY [...] (SBU) Summary. France continues to press to conclude the climate and energy package before the end of its EU presidency as a step towards consolidating an EU position before the UNFCC Poznan meeting in December 2008. France supports in principle the biofuel targets in the current draft of t [...] | 2008-10-03 13:38:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KGHG EAGR SENV ENRG TRGY EUN |
08PARIS1836 | FRENCH VIEW ON EU BIOFUELS SUSTAINABILITY [...] (SBU) Summary. France continues to press to conclude the climate and energy package before the end of its EU presidency as a step towards consolidating an EU position before the UNFCC Poznan meeting in December 2008. France supports in principle the biofuel targets in the current draft of t [...] | 2008-10-03 16:16:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KGHG EAGR SENV ENRG TRGY EUN |
08PARIS1845 | FRENCH PLAN FOR RATIFICATION OF NATO ENLARGEMENT [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified - not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) The MFA wants the French Parliament to approve NATO membership for Croatia and Albania before the April 2009 NATO summit in Strasbourg-Kehl, according to DAS-equivalent for the Balkans, Thierry Guichoux, who discusse [...] | 2008-10-06 16:09:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | NATO PARM MARR PREL KTIA FR AL CR |
08PARIS1846 | FRANCE CONSIDERING HUMAN RIGHT TO BROADBAND [...] (SBU) In a speech set for October 13, President Sarkozy will announce a major policy initiative on the future of the digital economy that may include support for a human right to internet broadband access. 2. (SBU) In discussions September 30 - October 1 with Ambassador David A. Gross, U.S [...] | 2008-10-07 08:31:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PHUM ETRD KIPR FR |
08PARIS1863 | FRENCH SUPPORT STREAMLINING U.S. COMMAND AND [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified - Not for Internet Distribution. 2. (SBU) During the recent visits to Paris of USDP Eric Edelman (ref B) and General David Petraeus (ref C),both men raised with their French interlocutors the recent designation of General McKiernan as ISAF as well as OEF co [...] | 2008-10-08 16:24:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | NATO PREL MOPS MARR AF FR |
08PARIS1872 | PARIS CLUB - SEPTEMBER 2008 TOUR D'HORIZON AND DISCUSSIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: At the Paris Club's September 17 session, Club Chairman Musca briefed creditors on recent contacts with the Government of Argentina (GOA),which revealed that Argentina intends to clear arrears excluding late interest and resume debt service on future installments. Creditors in [...] | 2008-10-10 14:59:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON EAID XM XA XH XB XF FR |
08PARIS1884 | AIRBUS ON SYRIA DEAL AND USG EXPORT CONTROLS [...] (SBU) Summary: Airbus confirmed its commitment to acquiring U.S. export licenses, as necessary, for any aircraft sales to Syria. Apart from the proposed sale of 50 aircraft to Syria, Airbus expressed continuing frustration over the complicated U.S. export control and licensing procedures that [...] | 2008-10-14 15:24:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EIND ECON ETRD EAIR PREL SY FR |
08PARIS1951 | FRANCE IN THE FINANCIAL CRISIS [...] (U) Per ref tasking, this message provides an initial read on France and the financial crisis, including immediate credit/liquidity concerns, the longer macroeconomic outlook, government actions in response to the crisis, expected domestic impact and possible effects on U.S.-French relations. [...] | 2008-10-24 07:59:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON PREL FR |
08PARIS1982 | HHS SECRETARY LEAVITT SEPTEMBER VISIT TO FRANCE [...] (SBU) Summary: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Michael O. Leavitt traveled to France from September 8, 2008 to September 10, 2008 to promote U.S. interests in the areas of food and drug safety, pandemic influenza preparedness, and the development of medical countermeasures. [...] | 2008-10-29 17:55:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TBIO KFLU ECON SENV AMED KSCA |
08PARIS200 | FIGHTING TUBERCULOSIS IN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA - [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-04 15:34:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TBIO WHO XG |
08PARIS2003 | UNEXEPCTED DIFFICULTIES IN PARIS CLUB NEGOTIATION WITH [...] (SBU) Summary. What should have been easy negotiations with Djibouti during the second day of the October 2008 Paris Club meeting turned out to be unexpectedly difficult due to a knotty problem of inter-creditor equity and to Djibouti's last-minute desire to exclude some loans that had already [...] | 2008-10-31 17:41:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON EAID FR DJ |
08PARIS2004 | PARIS CLUB - OCTOBER 2008 TOUR D'HORIZON AND DISCUSSIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: The October 2008 Paris Club Tour d'Horizon included Argentina, Congo-B, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, DRC, Iraq, Liberia, the Seychelles, and Togo. Paris Club Co-Chairman Coeure reported that, in an earlier conversation with the Paris Club Secretariat, Argentine Minister Fernandez had re [...] | 2008-10-31 17:41:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON EAID XM XA XH XB XF FR |
08PARIS2024 | FRANCE: INTERIOR MINISTER PLEDGES "RETURN [...] (SBU) Summary: French Interior Minister Alliot- Marie made an impassioned case for the "return of the state" in economic governance and a law enforcement approach to economic security at a recent high-level business colloquium. Ambassador Stapleton was invited to speak on security and global [...] | 2008-11-05 15:14:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD PREL FR |
08PARIS2104 | FRENCH REORGANIZATION IN RESPONSE TO [...] (SBU) Summary. Under the Sarkozy government France has created a "super-ministry" that merges ecology, energy, transportation, sustainable development and regional planning into a single ministry. The new organization is headed by a Minister of State senior to all other ministers. With an a [...] | 2008-11-14 17:43:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ENRG EGHG |
08PARIS214 | FRANCE SUPPORTS PRIVATE SECTOR OUTREACH AND THE [...] (SBU) Embassy poloff delivered reftel demarche together with Russian Federation terrorism expert Artem Studennikov on February 6 to Thomas Guibert, French MFA Strategic Affairs desk officer for the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. Guibert expressed France's support in principle [...] | 2008-02-06 15:07:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL PTER KGIC IAEA FR |
08PARIS2146 | FRENCH ENVIRONMENT NEGOTIATOR UNDERSTANDS US ENGAGEMENT IN [...] (SBU) Summary: French climate negotiator Brice Lalonde told EMIN that he understands that the new administration will need time to organize and he looks forward to working with Under Secretary Dobriansky in Poznan. EMIN also explained our position on the EU Renewable Fuels Directive, especiall [...] | 2008-11-24 10:37:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ENRG KGHG EU FR |
08PARIS2158 | SENIOR FRENCH ADVISOR DISCUSSES THE FINANCIAL AND [...] (SBU) Senior advisor in the office of the French President Damien Loras and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Skelton and colleagues engaged in a lively discussion of the financial and economic crisis during a meeting November 24. They also briefly discussed relations with Russia. Part [...] | 2008-11-26 14:07:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN PREL OREP FR |
08PARIS2183 | FRENCH WELCOME BIOFUELS "SUSTAINABILITY" DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy delivered reftel points to French Ministries of Agriculture, Economy and Environment. The Agriculture Ministry told us that the EU is still discussing the biofuels sustainability and criteria issue, and that they still hope to resolve the issue by the end of the French P [...] | 2008-12-03 07:39:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KGHG EAGR SENV ENRG TRGY EUN EU FR |
08PARIS2184 | FRENCH ENVIRONMENT NEGOTIATOR UNDERSTANDS US ENGAGEMENT IN [...] (SBU) Summary: French climate negotiator Brice Lalonde told EMIN that he understands that the new administration will need time to organize and he looks forward to working with Under Secretary Dobriansky in Poznan. EMIN also explained our position on the EU Renewable Fuels Directive, especiall [...] | 2008-12-03 07:40:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ENRG KGHG EU FR |
08PARIS2203 | EU AVIATION AND ENVIRONMENT SUMMIT ON EMISSIONS TRADING [...] (SBU) Summary: At the November 17-19 EU Aviation Summit in Bordeaux the GOF gave no signs of backing off commitments to include aviation in ETS, but it provided no guidance on regulating international flights. Opponents of ETS including aviation called for greater reliance on ICAO for emissio [...] | 2008-12-05 07:33:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR KGHG SENV EIND ETRD FR |
08PARIS2213 | French welcome Biofuels "sustainability" Demarche [...] (SBU) Summary: In response to reftel, the Embassy has reached out to French Government officials in the Ministries of Agriculture, Economy and Environment. The Agriculture Ministry told us that the EU is still discussing the biofuels sustainability and criteria issue, and that they still hope [...] | 2008-12-08 07:04:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KGHG EAGR SENV ENRG TRGY EUN EU FR |
08PARIS2222 | FRANCE PUSHES RENEWABLE ENERGIES DESPITE COUNTERCURRENTS [...] Summary. France has unveiled an ambitious national plan to double the share of renewables in total energy consumption to 23 percent by 2020. At present, hydropower accounts for 12 percent. Apart from biofuels for transportation, the new renewable electricity plan will target photovoltaic (PV) [...] | 2008-12-08 17:31:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KGHG SENV ENRG TRGY EU FR |
08PARIS2223 | French Agriculture Minister's Letter to Commerce Secretary [...] (SBU) French Agriculture and Fisheries (MAP) Minister Barnier sent a letter to US Commerce Secretary Gutierrez responding to the Embassy's demarches requesting information for the January 2009 Magnuson-Stevens Act report now being prepared by the Commerce Department's National Marine Fisheries [...] | 2008-12-08 17:32:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIS ETRD SENV ICCAT EU FR |
08PARIS2248 | EU ENERGY SECURITY STRATEGY SEMINAR [...] (SBU) Summary. Participants in a December 1 EU Presidency seminar in Paris on energy security concluded that EU goals on energy security, energy efficiency, and the fight against climate change are mutually reinforcing. The financial crisis and economic downturn has boosted EU solidarity and [...] | 2008-12-11 13:22:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET ECON SENV EUN |
08PARIS228 | THE ATTALI REPORT: A NEW PATH TO REFORM AND GOVERNING [...] (SBU) President Sarkozy on January 23 pledged to enact -- with three exceptions -- recommendations for spurring economic growth devised by a commission headed by Jacques Attali, former political adviser to Socialist President Mitterrand. These proposals range from boosting competition in the r [...] | 2008-02-08 15:03:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EIND EINV ETRD ELAB PGOV FR |
08PARIS2285 | FRANCE'S PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY SAYS BIOTECH, GENERICS KEY [...] (U) Summary: Lack of innovation, due in part to pricing and information controls, has caused the French pharmaceutical industry, once a world leader, to fall behind its competitors. The French government has taken steps to support the industry, rewarding innovators and promoting research and [...] | 2008-12-18 09:28:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD FR |
08PARIS2302 | FRANCE GOES GLOBAL --REFORM AT THE QUAI D'ORSAY [...] (SBU) Summary: Proposed reform at the French Ministry of Foreign and European affairs (MFA) will create a new "globalization" directorate (to be headed by E equivalent Christian Masset),designed to encourage proactive policy in dealing with global issues. In development, the MFA will focus o [...] | 2008-12-19 17:02:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID ECON AMGT SENV PREL FR |
08PARIS2317 | SANCTIONS ON EU PRODUCTS DUE TO HORMONE-BEEF BAN [...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: Embassy Paris recommends modification of proposed list of French exports targeted under revised sanctions. Country Team believes that, to be effective, sanctions need to target major corporate interests with political clout. Sanctions that target artisanal p [...] | 2008-12-23 13:07:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EAGR FR |
08PARIS2319 | FRENCH MEETING ON AGRICULTURE IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA FOCUSES [...] (SBU) Summary: The French EU Presidency hosted a December 8 high-level meeting on Investing for Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. The following day, a seminar on West African regional agricultural policy launched discussion of a regional agricultural policy (ECOWAP) modeled on the EU's Commo [...] | 2008-12-23 13:59:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAGR EAID FR |
08PARIS2322 | FRENCH SUPPORT SOMALIA PIRACY CONTACT GROUP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-23 15:59:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT KCRM MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER UNSC SO FR |
08PARIS234 | THE SOCIETE GENERALE DEBACLE: SOME POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS [...] (U) The release of Finance Minister Lagarde's report on Societe Generale's 4.9 billion euro loss by a "rogue" trader confirms details that we have heard from banking contacts and which have now been widely and well reported in the financial press. Insiders comment that "rogue traders happen" a [...] | 2008-02-11 11:34:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON PGOV FR |
08PARIS2344 | PARIS CLUB - DECEMBER 2008 TOUR D'HORIZON AND DISCUSSIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: The December 2008 Paris Club Tour d'Horizon included Argentina, Burundi, Comoros, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iraq, Pakistan, the Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Togo. Argentine Economy Minister Fernandez had told the Secretariat that repayment was [...] | 2008-12-31 08:12:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON EAID XM XA XH XB XF FR |
08PARIS265 | PARIS CLUB - JANUARY 2008 TOUR D'HORIZON AND [...] (SBU) Summary: At the Paris Club's January 22-24 session, the U.S. and other creditors signed an accord with Guinea to resume interim debt relief under the enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative. The Paris Club (PC) also granted The Gambia 100 percent cancellation of its [...] | 2008-02-14 09:41:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON OECD EAID FR XA XB XF XM |
08PARIS295 | FRANCE TO CONSIDER U.S. IDEAS ON SOMALIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-19 18:02:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID PGOV SO FR |
08PARIS327 | FRENCH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON CHINA, INDIA [...] (SBU) EEB A/S Daniel Sullivan raised reftel demarche points with MFA Director for Economic and Financial Affairs Christian Masset February 13. Masset said he believed the beginnings of a GOF consensus on the issue were emerging. As a general principle President Sarkozy was in favor of greater [...] | 2008-02-25 13:44:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV IEA ENRG FR |
08PARIS341 | FRANCE: INPUT FOR ENERGY REPORT TO CONGRESS [...] (SBU) The following information provides input on post's energy-related activities per reftel. 2. (SBU) Which section or sections of the Embassy handle energy matters? What is the total number of staff in this section or sections? Environment, Science, Technology & Health (ESTH) 5 staff [...] | 2008-02-26 16:56:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG SENV APER ABUD FR |
08PARIS354 | FRENCH SENATOR ON BIOTECH: FRANCE WILL SEEK TO BROADEN [...] (SBU) Summary: On February 20, EMIN and AGR officers met with French Senator Jean-Francois Le Grand to discuss French perspectives on biotech. Le Grand, who played a key role in the QGrenelle consultative process that ultimately resulted in French invocation of the safeguard clause on MON810 [...] | 2008-02-28 13:10:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR SENV ECON ETRD EU FR |
08PARIS360 | RECENT FRENCH MFA PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON IRAN/IAEA [...] (SBU) We passed non-paper texts in reftels February 28 and 29 to the relevant French MFA officials in the Strategic Affairs and Middle East/North Africa directorates. Although the MFA has not offered any comments on the non-papers, we would note in the interim that the French have been very [...] | 2008-02-29 18:03:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP PARM PREL MNUC FR IR |
08PARIS361 | FRENCH OPEN TO REFORMING THE SOMALIA INTERNATIONAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-03 06:29:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID PGOV SO FR |
08PARIS386 | FRENCH RECEPTIVE TO A/S SULLIVAN'S PITCH ON TEC [...] (U) Embassy Action Request Para 14. 2. (SBU) Summary: In February 13-14 meetings French Trade Minister Novelli, MFA Economic Director Masset and PM Diplomatic Advisor Lapouge told A/S Dan Sullivan they would be supportive of the Trans-Atlantic Economic Council (TEC) as an important part of [...] | 2008-03-04 17:56:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD ENRG PREL EAGR EUR FR |
08PARIS409 | FRANCE - SPECIAL 301 2008 ANNUAL REVIEW [...] (SBU) Summary: Post has reviewed PhRMA's Special 301 submission on France and recommends against inclusion of France on the 2008 Special 301 Watch List. Cost containment efforts on the part of the national healthcare system create a challenging environment for the pharmaceutical industry, bu [...] | 2008-03-06 17:13:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV ETRD EUN FR |
08PARIS416 | FRANCE ON TAIWAN AND THE OECD [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-07 17:15:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL OECD CM TW FR |
08PARIS438 | UNESCO: MEETING WITH DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL [...] (SBU) Summary: UNESCO's Deputy Director, Marcio Barbosa, expressed his pride regarding UNESCO's role in the technical discussions on the Mughrabi Gate; his efforts to improve UNESCO's visibility and communications, and his work in relation to the Science sector review. He also spoke about nex [...] | 2008-03-11 10:31:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNESCO SCUL IS |
08PARIS452 | FRENCH ATTENDANCE AT MARCH 14 CONFERENCE IN BEIRUT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-11 18:04:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV FR LE |
08PARIS500 | FRANCE: CIVIL NUCLEAR EXPORTS BOOM [...] (SBU) French President Sarkozy has announced contract signings or preliminary discussions for the eventual export of French nuclear technology during several recent trips abroad. Both France's nuclear powerhouse Areva (reftel) and French government officials emphasize that the export boom is f [...] | 2008-03-17 17:12:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EIND ETRD KNNP PREL FR |
08PARIS550 | FRANCE'S MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN THE LYON CONSULAR DISTRICT [...] (SBU) In the March 9 and 16 municipal elections (ref),the left maintained control of the major cities in the Lyon consular district: Lyon, Dijon, Grenoble, and Clermont Ferrand. The winning incumbents in these cities are business-friendly moderates who retained public support because of their [...] | 2008-03-21 17:50:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV FR |
08PARIS570 | UNESCO - PREAH VIHEAR TECHNICAL MEETING PARIS [...] (SBU) Summary: Without the Thai or American experts present, UNESCO's Culture Sector organized a two-day technical meeting on Preah Vihear in Paris March 25-26. It was clear that there are many serious issues that have not been thought through by the Cambodians. These will require agreement w [...] | 2008-03-26 14:52:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNESCO SCUL |
08PARIS633 | PARIS CLUB - MARCH 2008 DISCUSSION OF POLICY AND [...] (SBU) The Paris Club met on March 13 to discuss 16 countries and other policy and methodological issues. Creditors reported on contacts with the new Argentine government, which has been arguing against an IMF agreement and for minimizing external payments in seeking a Paris Club deal. The IM [...] | 2008-04-07 10:37:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON OECD EAID FR |
08PARIS663 | FRANCE: OFFICIALS SPELL OUT EU PRESIDENCY ENERGY OBJECTIVES [...] (SBU) In a March 28 meeting with MFA Director for Economic Affairs Christian Masset, U/S Reuben Jeffery underscored the need for cooperation in addressing potential intermediate-term bottlenecks on global energy markets. Masset sketched out French EU presidency energy priorities designed in p [...] | 2008-04-10 09:21:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG PREL FR |
08PARIS669 | UNESCO - WORLD HERITAGE BANDARIN DEBRIEF [...] (SBU) Summary: Preah Vihear and Jerusalem were the key subjects in an hour-long discussion with World Heritage Director Bandarin, noting several issues that could provide difficulties during the World Heritage Committee meeting in July. End summary. 2. (SBU) State Department IO Deputy Assis [...] | 2008-04-10 16:01:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNESCO SCUL |
08PARIS671 | SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR IRAQI REFUGEES FOLEY MEETS [...] (SBU) Summary: French MFA officials told Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees James Foley on March 31 that France expects to receive perhaps 500 Iraqi refugees this year via UNHCR referrals in Jordan and Syria as well as processed directly by the French embassy in Baghdad. Defining criteri [...] | 2008-04-11 10:44:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM FR IZ JO SY LE |
08PARIS674 | FRANCE OFFERS VIEWS ON FAO, UNESCO, UNDP, IAEA AND WIPO [...] (SBU) IO DAS Gerry Anderson met with MFA Deputy Director for United Nations and International Organization Affairs Marc Giacomini and several staffers April 10 for a tour d'horizon of a number of current IO issues, including financing, reform and upcoming elections at FAO, UNESCO, UNDP, IAEA [...] | 2008-04-11 14:44:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL FAO UNESCO UNDP IAEA WIPO FR |
08PARIS676 | SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR IRAQI REFUGEES FOLEY MEETS [...] (SBU) Summary: French MFA officials told Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees James Foley on March 31 that France expects to receive perhaps 500 Iraqi refugees this year via UNHCR referrals in Jordan and Syria as well as processed directly by the French embassy in Baghdad. Defining criteri [...] | 2008-04-11 14:59:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM FR IZ JO SY LE |
08PARIS677 | SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR IRAQI REFUGEES FOLEY MEETS [...] (SBU) Summary: French MFA officials told Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees James Foley on March 31 that France expects to receive perhaps 500 Iraqi refugees this year via UNHCR referrals in Jordan and Syria as well as processed directly by the French embassy in Baghdad. Defining criteri [...] | 2008-04-11 15:10:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM FR IZ JO SY LE |
08PARIS678 | SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR IRAQI REFUGEES FOLEY MEETS [...] (SBU) Summary: French MFA officials told Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees James Foley on March 31 that France expects to receive perhaps 500 Iraqi refugees this year via UNHCR referrals in Jordan and Syria as well as processed directly by the French embassy in Baghdad. Defining criteri [...] | 2008-04-11 15:19:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM FR IZ JO SY LE |
08PARIS681 | SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR IRAQI REFUGEES FOLEY MEETS [...] (SBU) Summary: French MFA officials told Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees James Foley on March 31 that France expects to receive perhaps 500 Iraqi refugees this year via UNHCR referrals in Jordan and Syria as well as processed directly by the French embassy in Baghdad. Defining criteri [...] | 2008-04-11 15:27:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM FR IZ JO SY LE |
08PARIS683 | SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR IRAQI REFUGEES FOLEY MEETS [...] (SBU) Summary: French MFA officials told Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees James Foley on March 31 that France expects to receive perhaps 500 Iraqi refugees this year via UNHCR referrals in Jordan and Syria as well as processed directly by the French embassy in Baghdad. Defining criteri [...] | 2008-04-11 15:38:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM FR IZ JO SY LE |
08PARIS687 | SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR IRAQI REFUGEES FOLEY MEETS [...] (SBU) Summary: French MFA officials told Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees James Foley on March 31 that France expects to receive perhaps 500 Iraqi refugees this year via UNHCR referrals in Jordan and Syria as well as processed directly by the French embassy in Baghdad. Defining criteri [...] | 2008-04-11 15:48:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM FR IZ JO SY LE |
08PARIS688 | SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR IRAQI REFUGEES FOLEY MEETS [...] (SBU) Summary: French MFA officials told Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees James Foley on March 31 that France expects to receive perhaps 500 Iraqi refugees this year via UNHCR referrals in Jordan and Syria as well as processed directly by the French embassy in Baghdad. Defining criteri [...] | 2008-04-11 15:48:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM FR IZ JO SY LE |
08PARIS713 | STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT WITH FRANCE: FORMAL [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified - not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) On April 7, the diplomatic advisor to Defense Minister Morin, Frederic Mondoloni, sent a letter to the Political Minister-Counselor to respond formally to the November 2006 USG request for a Status of Forces Agreemen [...] | 2008-04-15 13:49:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MCAP MOPS PAC PREL FR |
08PARIS714 | FOOD FIGHT IN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OVER BIOTECH BILL [...] (SBU) Summary: On April 9 the National Assembly adopted a new biotech bill by a vote of 249 to 228 (the narrowest margin since President Sarkozy took office) after 36 hours of tense debate. The bill, which will now go to the Senate for a second reading, establishes a framework for biotech app [...] | 2008-04-15 14:44:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR SENV ECON ETRD EU FR |
08PARIS76 | OECD/Export Credits: Debt Sustainability Agreement Adopted; [...] (SBU) Summary: The Members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) Working Party on Export Credits and Credit Guarantees (ECG) and the Participants to the Export Credit Arrangement (Participants) held their semi-annual plenary sessions and Aircraft Sector Understan [...] | 2008-01-14 13:18:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP EFIN ETRD EINV EXIM EAIR ECON SENV OECD KCOR |
08PARIS78 | FRANCE TO INVOKE SAFEGUARD CLAUSE AGAINST MON 810 [...] (SBU) On the evening of January 11 the office of the Prime Minister issued a press release initiating the safeguard clause against MON 810 in France until a reevaluation of this variety occurs at the European level. The GOF justified this action by applying the precautionary principle, which i [...] | 2008-01-14 17:28:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR SENV ECON ETRD KPAO EU FR |
08PARIS781 | SOMALIA ICG MEETING: FRANCE TO ATTEND AS PART OF [...] (SBU) In response to ref A demarche, MFA acting Somalia desk officer Frederic Bouvier said on April 23 that the French had been in discussion with the Norwegian organizers of the April 30 Somalia International Contact Group meeting. Bouvier said that France would attend, but only as part of [...] | 2008-04-24 09:00:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID PGOV SO FR |
08PARIS82 | FRENCH ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE AND REFORM IN 2007 [...] SUMMARY: The scope of Sarkozy's reform agenda remains ambitious, but despite much jawboning, progress is slow. With weaker than predicated growth and considerable economic uncertainty, reform becomes both more important and more difficult. This cable reviews France's 2007 economic performance [...] | 2008-01-15 14:29:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD PGOV FR |
08PARIS824 | FRANCE ON SYRIA'S CLANDESTINE NUCLEAR PROGRAM [...] (SBU) Post delivered reftel points April 24 per an exchange of cables reported separately. 2. (U) The French MFA reported the following exchange at its April 25 press briefing between reporters and its spokesperson, Pascale Andreani (the English translation comes from the French MFA's w [...] | 2008-04-28 16:09:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM IAEA DPRK FR SY |
08PARIS826 | PARIS CLUB - PARIS CLUB - APRIL 2008 TOUR D'HORIZON AND [...] (SBU) Summary: At the Paris Club's April 16-17 session, the U.S. and other creditors signed an accord with Liberia to begin interim debt relief under the enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative. During the Tour d'Horizon, France, Germany, and the U.S. reported on recent bi [...] | 2008-04-29 07:14:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON EAID XM XA XH XB XF FR |
08PARIS832 | ZIMBABWE/UNSC: U.S. POSITION CONVEYED TO GOF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-29 12:21:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNSC XA ZI FR |
08PARIS850 | AIRBUS -- FORGING A CORPORATION FROM A CONSORTIUM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Airbus, a division of the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS),continues to face growing pains as it evolves from a business cobbled together from national champion aviation companies in France, Germany, Spain, and the UK into a fully integrated multinational. S [...] | 2008-04-30 14:41:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EIND ECON ETRD EAIR PREL FR |
08PARIS874 | UNSCR/SOMALI PIRACY: FRENCH INFORMED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-06 13:21:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM UNSC SO XW FR |
08PARIS877 | UNESCO - ISRAEL AMBASSADOR'S VISIT 5 MAY [...] (SBU) Summary: UNESCO DG Matsuura is planning a trip to Israel and Ramallah in mid-June. It will be the DG's first visit to Palestine. The Israelis have asked the DG to send Deputy DG Barbosa to Quebec in July to assist with the World Heritage Committee negotiations on World Heritage sites i [...] | 2008-05-06 14:55:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNESCO SCUL KPAL XF FR |
08PARIS888 | FRANCE: G8 INITIATIVE ON TERRORIST ABUSE OF CHARITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-09 11:07:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN KTFN PREL PTER FR |
08PARIS900 | BURMA: FRANCE SUPPORTS SECURITY COUNCIL FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-09 15:44:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD PHUM BM FR |
08PARIS901 | INITIAL FRENCH RESPONSE ON ATTENDANCE AT STOCKHOLM [...] (SBU) French MFA Iraq desk officer Olivier Masseret told us late May 7 that the GOF had not yet decided who would lead its delegation to the ICI ministerial in Stockholm at the end of May. As he has previously indicated, Masseret said that FM Kouchner would like to attend, but Kouchner's sch [...] | 2008-05-09 16:29:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EFIN EINV PREL PGOV FR IZ |
08PARIS936 | FRENCH ACCEPT USG DECISION ON UNAMID VEHICLES FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-15 14:20:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL FR |
08PARIS942 | FRANCE: AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT: FOLLOW-UP ON [...] (SBU): Following last fall's Grenelle environmental consultation France adopted a number of measures to fight greenhouse gases and noise from aviation. As they prepare to assume the EU presidency, in spite of some misgivings the French appear ready to follow an EU consensus toward adoption o [...] | 2008-05-16 12:36:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON ETRD SENV FR |
08PARIS974 | GI: FRANCE SUPPORTS KAZAKHSTAN EXERCISE; REMAINS [...] (SBU) Embassy Paris' Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GI) POC was asked by the Russian Embassy to join in a demarche to the French MFA on the upcoming GI exercise activity in Kazakhstan in early June. Embassy poloff accepted the meeting per guidance in reftel A. French GI actio [...] | 2008-05-21 15:26:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER KGIV PARM PREL |
08PARIS978 | FRANCE: ICAO AVIATION SECURITY PANEL DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) Econoff delivered reftel demarche May 16 to Alexandre Crozat, Head of the Office for Civil Aviation Security Measures at the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC). Crozat stressed that France would wish to hear the ICAO discussions before coming to final decisions on these issues. Non [...] | 2008-05-22 14:30:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR PREL ICAO PTER FR |
08PARIS983 | France on Food Security [...] (SBU) Summary: Econ Counselor raised reftel points on the President's global food security initiative with Francois Giovalucchi, advisor to Cooperation Minister Joyandet, and Florence Lasbennes, Cooperation Economic and Agricultural Development Office Chief, on May 19. Giovalucchi and Lasben [...] | 2008-05-23 09:32:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EAGR EAID ECON TBIO FR |
08PARISFR1944 | JERUSALEM - MUGHRABI GATE AT UNESCO'S 180TH EXECUTIVE [...] (SBU) Summary: At its autumn (180th) session, UNESCO's Executive Board had great difficulty achieving consensus on a decision regarding the proposed Mughrabi ascent to Jerusalem's Temple Mount. For the first time Jordan and the Palestinians insisted on involving the Chairman of the Executive B [...] | 2008-10-23 12:33:00 | Mission UNESCO | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNESCO PREL KPAL JO IS |
08PARISFR2007 | BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES AT UNESCO'S AUTUMN 2008 [...] Summary: UNESCO's Executive Board at its autumn 2008 Executive Board meeting (September 30-October 21) set in motion the process of preparing the program and budget for the 2010-2012 biennium. In this regard, the Board merely took note of the Director General's plea for a Zero Real Growth (ZRG [...] | 2008-11-03 09:35:00 | Mission UNESCO | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNESCO AORC |
08PARISFR2106 | UNESCO'S AUTUMN 2008 EXECUTIVE BOARD: Category 2 [...] (SBU) Summary: At UNESCO's autumn 2008 Executive Board, the U.S. clashed with a coalition of developing countries over Category 2 institutes - independent institutes that are paid for by their host countries but are under the aegis of UNESCO. Led by India and South Africa, these countries res [...] | 2008-11-17 06:36:00 | Mission UNESCO | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNESCO PREL SCUL NI BN SF IN |
08PARTO122201 | (U) Secretary Rice's Participation in the December [...] (U) December 15, 2008; 3:00 PM; New York City 2. (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary Ambassador Khalilzad Ambassador DiCarlo Assistant Secretary Hook Assistant Secretary Frazer United Nations Security General Ban Ki-moon United Nations Security Council Croatian Prime Minister S [...] | 2008-12-22 21:30:00 | US Delegation, Secretary | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA PHUM PGOV ZM |
08PARTO20501 | Secretary Rice's Meeting with Colombian [...] (U) January 25, 2008; 10:45 a.m.; Medellin, Colombia. 2. (U) Participants: United States The Secretary Ambassador William Brownfield Representative Melissa Bean Representative Eliot Engel Representative Jane Harman Representative Alcee Hastings Representative Ron Klein Representative [...] | 2008-02-05 22:26:00 | US Delegation, Secretary | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA ETRD ECIN EINV ELAB |
08PARTO20502 | Secretary Rice's Meeting with Colombian Anti-TPA [...] (U) January 24, 2008; 6:15 p.m.; Medellin, Colombia. 2. (SBU) Participants: United States The Secretary Ambassador William R. Brownfield Representative Melissa Bean Representative Eliot Engel Representative Jane Harman Representative Alcee Hastings Representative Ron Klein Representa [...] | 2008-02-05 23:07:00 | US Delegation, Secretary | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA ETRD ECIN EINV ELAB |
08PARTO20503 | (SBU) Secretary Rice's Meeting with Colombian [...] (U) January 25, 2008; 2:15 p.m.; Medellin, Colombia. 2. (SBU) Participants: United States The Secretary Ambassador William R. Brownfield Representative Melissa Bean Representative Eliot Engel Representative Jane Harman Representative Alcee Hastings Representative Ron Klein Representa [...] | 2008-02-05 23:16:00 | US Delegation, Secretary | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA ETRD ECIN EINV ELAB |
08PARTO20504 | Secretary Rice's Meeting with Colombian Pro-FTA [...] (U) January 25, 2008; 8:15 a.m.; Medellin, Colombia. 2. (SBU) Participants: United States The Secretary Ambassador William R. Brownfield Representative Melissa Bean Representative Eliot Engel Representative Jane Harman Representative Alcee Hastings Representative Ron Klein Representa [...] | 2008-02-05 23:25:00 | US Delegation, Secretary | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA ETRD ECIN EINV ELAB |
08PARTO20505 | Secretary Rice's Meeting with Colombian [...] (U) January 25, 2008; 3:30 p.m.; Medellin, Colombia. 2. (U) Participants: United States The Secretary Ambassador William Brownfield Representative Melissa Bean Representative Eliot Engel Representative Jane Harman Representative Alcee Hastings Representative Ron Klein Representative [...] | 2008-02-05 23:23:00 | US Delegation, Secretary | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA ETRD ECIN EINV ELAB |
08PARTO20506 | Secretary Rice's Meeting with Medellin Mayor [...] (U) January 25, 2008; 10:00 a.m.; Medellin, Colombia. 2. (U) Participants: United States The Secretary Ambassador William Brownfield Representative Melissa Bean Representative Eliot Engel Representative Jane Harman Representative Alcee Hastings Representative Ron Klein Representative [...] | 2008-02-05 23:36:00 | US Delegation, Secretary | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA ETRD ECIN EINV ELAB |
08PESHAWAR373 | PESHAWAR CONVENES EAC JUNE 23, 2008 [...] (SBU) On June 23, 2008 the U.S. Consulate convened its Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review Posts current vehicle transportation policy. Present for the EAC was PO, RSO, RAO, USAID, POL, MGT, ODRP, GSO, PAO, IPC and CON. 2. (SBU) The EAC discussed the current security environment and [...] | 2008-06-26 06:48:00 | Consulate Peshawar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC |
08PHNOMPENH1003 | CAMBODIA'S RACE FOR HYDROPOWER CONTINUES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) continues to pursue its hydropower potential with 22 ongoing and proposed projects. With primarily Chinese support, the RGC hopes to generate enough electricity to meet domestic needs and eventually profit from energy exportation. Donors [...] | 2008-12-18 09:04:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EAGR ENRG EAID EIND VM LA CH CB |
08PHNOMPENH102 | MFA SECSTATE KAO KIM HOURN DISCUSSES BURMA WITH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Deputy Assistant Secretary Scot Marciel paid a courtesy call January 18 on Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary of State in charge of ASEAN Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The conversation focused on ASEAN and the situation in Burma. Kao Kim Hourn offered his candid percept [...] | 2008-01-23 06:50:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KJUS PHUM PTER KWMN BM CB |
08PHNOMPENH1021 | CAMBODIA STILL CONSIDERING RATIFICATION OF [...] (SBU) In a series of meetings over the past two months, Royal Government of Cambodia officials have made slow but steady progress in evaluating the Montreal Convention. Emboffs delivered reftel demarche and talking points October 27 to Mr. Soy Samkhan, Undersecretary of State, State Secretaria [...] | 2008-12-24 08:48:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON ICAO CB |
08PHNOMPENH1022 | CAMBODIA: ECONOMIC DOWNTURN HIGHLIGHTS REMAINING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Given the bleak global economic outlook, labor union leaders, garment manufacturers and other stakeholders are concerned that Cambodia,s critical garment sector may face factory closures and possibly more layoffs in coming months. Labor union leaders complain about difficultie [...] | 2008-12-24 09:28:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB ECON PGOV PHUM CB |
08PHNOMPENH1023 | CAMBODIA'S 2009 NATIONAL BUDGET GROWS NEARLY 30 [...] (SBU) Summary: The national budget for 2009 grew 29.6% over 2008, with large increases in military and security spending, as well as current and capital expenditures. However, to meet the challenges posed by slowing economic growth predicted for 2009, donors note the government needs to ensur [...] | 2008-12-24 09:33:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ECON CB |
08PHNOMPENH103 | CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS TOUT MEASURED PROGRESS, HIGHLIGHT [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: Civil society leaders presented a "glass half full" picture of Cambodian progress on a variety of political, economic, and human rights issues to Deputy Assistant Secretary Scot Marciel during his January 16 [...] | 2008-01-23 07:40:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV ECON ELAB CB CM VN |
08PHNOMPENH1030 | RESIDENTS IN ONGOING PHNOM PENH LAND DISPUTE RECEIVE FINAL [...] (SBU) On December 25, the Phnom Penh Municipal Government issued a "final" eviction notice to residents of the Dey Krahorm area of Phnom Penh. The notice, signed by Chamkarmon District Governor Lo Yuy, instructs the approximately 130 remaining Dey Krahorm families to vacate the area by Tuesday [...] | 2008-12-29 10:59:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM CB |
08PHNOMPENH113 | CAMBODIA'S NEW LAW ON PROTECTED AREAS: NGOS APPLAUD [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 27, 2007, the Cambodian National Assembly passed the Law on Protected Areas, which, for the first time, regulates commercial activities within the country's 23 protected natural areas. The law aims to promote economic development and reduce poverty while protecting [...] | 2008-01-25 10:13:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EAGR EMIN ECON CB |
08PHNOMPENH128 | CHEVRON DOWNGRADES PETROLEUM ESTIMATES IN [...] (U) This cable contains sensitive and proprietary business information. It is sensitive but unclassified (SBU) and not for distribution via the internet. 2. (SBU) Summary: Chevron's analysis of Block A, the offshore oil block widely believed to have the most heavily endowed oil reserve [...] | 2008-02-01 12:14:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ECON PGOV CB |
08PHNOMPENH131 | CAMBODIA: NGOS CREATING NEW EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES [...] (U) Amid oft-repeated concerns about how Cambodia's future petroleum reserves will be used, a group of local and international NGOs are working together to create a coalition of local civil society organizations that will engage with the government on issues surrounding extractive industries. [...] | 2008-02-04 08:34:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET EMIN PGOV CB |
08PHNOMPENH179 | CAMBODIAN ANTI-TIP LAW PASSED AND PROMULGATED [...] (U) Post is pleased to pass on good news from the Royal Government of Cambodia: Cambodia's anti-trafficking in persons law was promulgated on February 15 and went into effect immediately. Passage of the anti-TIP law was one of five high-priority measures for Cambodia to move to a more favora [...] | 2008-02-19 10:26:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KJUS KWMN CB |
08PHNOMPENH251 | CAMBODIA SUPPORTING UNSC RESOLUTION 1803 ON IRAN [...] (SBU) The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) understands the importance of UNSCR 1803, according to Tuy Ry, the in-coming Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ry told Pol/Ec Section Chief March 12 that Cambodia is actively enforcing rest [...] | 2008-03-13 11:10:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP MNUC PARM PINR IR CB |
08PHNOMPENH254 | WHILE HRR PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO FOCUS ON [...] (SBU) Summary: As part of post's dissemination of the 2007 Cambodia Country Report on Human Rights Practices, the Deputy Chief of Mission presented the final report to Secretary of State in the Ministry of Justice Chan Sotheavy. SIPDIS Post also sent copies of the report to the Minister of [...] | 2008-03-14 06:05:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KWMN PGOV CB |
08PHNOMPENH256 | PSI FIFTH ANNIVERSARY INVITATION - CAMBODIA [...] (SBU) Pol/Ec Chief delivered Ref A invitation to MFA IO Director Tuy Ry March 12 at the request of MFA Secretary of State Ouch Borith to whom the invitation letter was addressed. Ouch Borith has been a regular interlocutor on the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) and post expects him [...] | 2008-03-14 07:55:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP KSTC PARM PREL CB |
08PHNOMPENH270 | PRIME TIME FOR TELEVISED CANDIDATE DEBATES IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: To support prime time TV access for some of NDI's planned candidate debates during the June-July campaign season, the Ambassador March 21 called on Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith. The Ambassador emphasized the importance of media access for all parties in advance of [...] | 2008-03-21 10:26:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM EAID CB |
08PHNOMPENH307 | HIGH INFLATION SPARKS CALLS FOR LARGE PROTEST, GARMENT [...] (U) Summary: Dramatic increases in inflation have led the opposition Sam Rainsy Party to call for a large anti-inflation march to be held April 6 and have netted garment sector workers a 12 percent inflation bonus. While the government reports that annual inflation reached nearly 19 percent [...] | 2008-04-07 01:15:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON SOCI PHUM PGOV ELAB EAGR KTEX CB |
08PHNOMPENH312 | LONG TERM CHALLENGES IN CAMBODIA'S BOOMING ECONOMY [...] (U) Summary. While Cambodia has displayed remarkable economic growth over the last four years, structural challenges in employment generation and natural resource management must be solved if this rapid growth is to continue and be shared equitably. At a recent economic conference, speakers [...] | 2008-04-08 10:42:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON SENV EPET PGOV PHUM EAGR CB |
08PHNOMPENH315 | QUIET, SMOOTH CAMBODIAN DEPORTATION OF EIGHT [...] (SBU) Eight Montagnard Vietnamese citizens departed a UNHCR site in Phnom Penh by minivan headed for the Cambodia-Vietnam border on April 9, 2008 as part of a forced repatriation. All eight persons came to the UNHCR Cambodia after May 1, the cutoff date for Montagnard arrivals to be consider [...] | 2008-04-09 04:10:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF CB VM |
08PHNOMPENH326 | CAMBODIANS DISCUSS PRECURSOR CHEMICAL CONTROLS [...] (U) Summary: Cambodian government officials from a variety of ministries and local and provincial governments recently met to discuss new procedures in tackling precursor chemical production and trafficking in Cambodia. Cambodia is a significant supplier of safrole oil, used in the productio [...] | 2008-04-11 10:55:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR SENV CB |
08PHNOMPENH340 | CAMBODIA RESPONSE TO IRAN DEMARCHES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-24 09:37:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MNUC KNNP EFIN PREL PARM CB |
08PHNOMPENH347 | TWO MONTAGNARDS DEPORTED FROM CAMBODIA, TWO RAN [...] (SBU) Summary: During an April 25 deportation, two Montagnard Vietnamese citizens who arrived at the UNHCR in Cambodia after May 1, 2007 quietly boarded a Cambodian Government-arranged minivan at a Phnom Penh UNHCR site and headed for the Vietnam border. However, sometime during the previou [...] | 2008-04-28 02:10:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF CB VM |
08PHNOMPENH360 | CAMBODIA HUMAN RIGHTS ROUNDTABLE: LAND ISSUES [...] (SBU) Summary: Prominent human rights organization leaders ranked land disputes, impunity, limits on freedom of assembly and the lack of rule of law among their top concerns, and predict the trends will continue through 2008. Land grabbers are using some new, fraudulent methods to claim land [...] | 2008-05-02 05:23:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KDEM KWMN CB |
08PHNOMPENH372 | CAMBODIA: INVESTMENT, TEMPLE CONTROVERSY, DEBT, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Riding on a wave of increased U.S. investor interest in Cambodia, 17 corporate leaders representing nine major companies visited Cambodia May 1-3 as part of a U.S.-ASEAN Business Council delegation. Prime Minister Hun Sen used his two-hour-long meeting with the group to pres [...] | 2008-05-06 07:43:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV PREL EPET PGOV ENRG CB TH |
08PHNOMPENH375 | P-1 SUBMISSION OF REFUGEE REFERRAL [...] (SBU) Post submits the following name of a North Korean individual for consideration for resettlement to the U.S.: Choi Chun-Hui (alternate spellings: Choi Chun-Hee, Coi Cun Hui) - (F) - DOB: 11 June 1969 - POB: Hamgyung Buk-Do, Moosan-Gun, Moosan. MUSSOMELI [...] | 2008-05-06 08:54:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF ASEC PREL PHUM KN KS CB |
08PHNOMPENH398 | CAMBODIA'S EMERGING MINING SECTOR: FOREIGN [...] (SBU) Summary: International interest in northeastern Cambodia's mining potential has increased sharply in recent years with a number of large, well-respected international firms joining smaller domestic and international companies in the search for gold and bauxite. While no major discoveri [...] | 2008-05-12 06:41:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN PGOV SENV SOCI PHUM CB AS |
08PHNOMPENH403 | CAMBODIA PUBLIC OPINION: FAVORABLE TOWARD U.S. AND [...] (SBU/NOFORN) In a recent Cambodia public opinion poll, 87 percent of respondents had a favorable opinion of the United States. International Republican Institute (IRI) conducted the public opinion survey in February 2008 and found public opinion of the U.S. higher than for any other country [...] | 2008-05-15 07:52:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KDEM CB |
08PHNOMPENH418 | CAMBODIA ON FOOD STAPLE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Pol/Ec Chief May 21 delivered food security initiative demarche (Ref C) to Secretary of State H.R.H. Sisowath Chivannariddh in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and relayed points on food staple export restrictions and agricultural biotechnology (Re [...] | 2008-05-22 08:15:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ECON ETRD TBIO |
08PHNOMPENH419 | CAMBODIA ON BURMA CONFERENCE [...] (SBU) Pol/Ec chief May 23 delivered demarche (Ref A) to Kan Pharidh, Director General of the ASEAN Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on the Royal Ploughing Day holiday. Kan Pharidh understood the significance of our points, took on board the distinct [...] | 2008-05-23 07:27:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PGOV PHUM BM CB |
08PHNOMPENH445 | TIP AWARENESS TRAINING WELL-RECEIVED BY CAMBODIAN [...] (U) Summary: Cambodia's anti-human trafficking National Task Force (NTF) on May 30 provided a trafficking-in-persons training session to 115 Royal Cambodian Armed Forces troops who are headed to Sudan on a one-year de-mining mission. The de-miners are currently the only troops that Cambodia [...] | 2008-05-30 10:53:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KWMN PHUM KPKO CB |
08PHNOMPENH453 | CAMBODIA CONCERNED ABOUT HAMPERED RELIEF EFFORTS [...] (SBU) Pol/Ec Chief June 3 conveyed reftel points on the growing concern over lack of access for aid workers in the cyclone-ravaged disaster areas of Burma to MFA Secretary of State Dr. Kao Kim Hourn who is in charge of ASEAN affairs. Noting the potential for the ASEAN-UN-Burma cooperative eff [...] | 2008-06-03 12:14:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID PHUM BM CB |
08PHNOMPENH463 | CAMBODIA TIER 2 ANNOUNCEMENT: GOVERNMENT PLEDGES [...] (U) Summary: During a June 5 meeting with Charge d'Affaires, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng expressed pleasure that the U.S. had recognized Cambodia's hard work to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) by placing Cambodia on Tier 2 for 2008, and pledge [...] | 2008-06-06 10:40:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV KWMN CB |
08PHNOMPENH493 | CAMBODIA EXPLORING FORWARD MOVEMENT ON DEBT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Ambassador called on Minister of Economy and Finance Keat Chhon June 12 to raise the bilateral debt in the wake of Prime Minister Hun Sen's positive statements on debt repayment in a meeting with the U.S. ASEAN Business Council (Ref A). Minister Keat cautioned that Cambod [...] | 2008-06-16 05:01:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN PREL ECON CB |
08PHNOMPENH495 | PRIME MINISTER SECURES OPPOSITION NEWSPAPER [...] (U) Sam Rainsy Party affiliated newspaper editor-in-chief Dam Sith was released June 15 from pre-trial detention (reftel),after Prime Minister Hun Sen submitted a letter to the Phnom Penh Court President the previous day containing a personal guarantee for Dam Sith's release. The letter, whi [...] | 2008-06-16 10:32:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KJUS CB |
08PHNOMPENH499 | THREAT TO SAM RAINSY'S PARLIAMENTARY IMMUNITY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A bid by the prosecution in the Sam Rainsy defamation/disinformation case to lift Sam Rainsy's parliamentary immunity has been rejected in yet another rebuff to a court seemingly out of control. The court's request submitted June 16 through the Ministry of Justice to National [...] | 2008-06-18 12:36:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL KJUS KPAO CB |
08PHNOMPENH554 | CAMBODIAN ELECTIONS: LADIES FIRST, AS DEBATES GO [...] (SBU) Summary: The first multi-party candidate debate in preparation for Cambodia's July 27 election took place in Phnom Penh July 8. This initial debate featured women candidates from four parties, as a key theme of the National Democratic Institute (NDI's) USAID-financed program in Cambodia [...] | 2008-07-08 08:26:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM KWMN CB |
08PHNOMPENH558 | CAMBODIA ELECTIONS: LEAD PARTIES GO HEAD-TO-HEAD [...] (SBU) Summary: A ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) candidate and lead opposition party Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) candidate faced off for the first time this pre-election season during a video-recorded political debate of female candidates on July 9. The debate was part of a 22-debate series [...] | 2008-07-09 12:02:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM KWMN CB |
08PHNOMPENH565 | CAMBODIA'S NATIONAL ELECTION COMMITTEE IMPROVING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Charged with organizing the National Assembly election every five years, the National Election Committee (NEC) has assumed greater responsibilities since its first outing in 1998, just as the Royal Cambodian Government has assumed a greater budget burden to support an elector [...] | 2008-07-11 13:51:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM CB |
08PHNOMPENH570 | CAMBODIA ELECTIONS: SMALLER PARTIES REPORT [...] (SBU) Summary: While the ruling and main opposition parties vie for ground in the public spotlight during the month-long campaign period before Cambodia's July 27 National Assembly elections, the country's lesser-known parties are seeking votes without much ado. Smaller party representatives [...] | 2008-07-15 02:12:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREF CB |
08PHNOMPENH575 | CAMBODIA ELECTIONS: CAMPAIGN SEASON SNAPSHOT FROM [...] (SBU) Summary: Emboffs recently conducted pre-election monitoring trips in mainly rural parts of two populous provinces during the official campaign season for Cambodia's July 27 National Assembly elections, noting intense Cambodian People's Party campaigning throughout the areas traveled. O [...] | 2008-07-16 11:04:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM CB |
08PHNOMPENH590 | MONTAGNARD DEMONSTRATION AT UNHCR SITES ENDS [...] (SBU) Summary: Some 250 Montagnard individuals demonstrated outside of two UNHCR sites in Phnom Penh on Friday, July 18, shouting "Freedom!" and expressing concerns over conditions in Vietnam and complaints about the living conditions at the UNHCR sites. The demonstration took place minutes [...] | 2008-07-22 11:50:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM CB |
08PHNOMPENH601 | CAMBODIA ELECTION: SAM RAINSY PARTY STANDS TO GAIN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: One day before the official cooling-off period ahead of the July 27 election, the Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) is assessing its chances as good in many of Cambodia's 24 provinces. In more sober moments - when not rhetorically claiming imminent victory - party regulars will say they [...] | 2008-07-25 04:10:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM CB |
08PHNOMPENH602 | CAMBODIA ELECTIONS: CAMPAIGN SEASON SNAPSHOT FROM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Emboffs' pre-election monitoring trip in and around the capital of Phnom Penh revealed a campaign process that is generally running smoothly (particularly when compared to previous elections) and with very few official complaints logged to date. While the Election Committees a [...] | 2008-07-25 07:23:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM CB |
08PHNOMPENH611 | CAMBODIA ELECTION: PEACEFUL, ORDERLY [...] (SBU) The national election to choose Cambodia's next National Assembly came to a peaceful close July 27 as most of its 15,255 polling stations wrapped up ballot counting in the evening. Overall, the atmosphere was non-violent and free of threats, with many Cambodians boasting participation [...] | 2008-07-28 01:47:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR CB |
08PHNOMPENH622 | CAMBODIA ELECTION: JAPANESE - "MUCH MORE FAIRLY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Japanese and EU observer missions released statements on the National Assembly Election which praised the reduced levels of violence and intimidation and noted the generally smooth electoral process. The Japanese mission noted that irregularities should be handled through [...] | 2008-07-29 11:25:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM CB |
08PHNOMPENH626 | OBSERVATIONS FROM EMBASSY STAFF: POLLING STATION [...] (SBU) Summary: Forty-seven Embassy teams observed the July 27 elections in 18 provinces and found above-average professional behavior from the more than 15,000 PSCs (Polling Station Commissions) in the country. PSC staff were generally seen as timely, competent, evenhanded, and impartial in [...] | 2008-07-30 13:59:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM EAID CB |
08PHNOMPENH628 | CAMBODIA: BAFFLING RELEASE OF CONVICTED PEDOPHILE [...] (SBU) Summary: In a disturbing move, the Sihanoukville Municipal Court on July 21 released a convicted Russian national, Nikita Belov, after suspending his already-light three year sentence on misdemeanor charges of indecent acts against minors. As reported in Post's quarterly TIP report co [...] | 2008-07-31 09:32:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KWMN KJUS CB |
08PHNOMPENH629 | CAMBODIA'S NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-ELECT: SOMETHING OLD, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The National Assembly-elect may not be sworn in until sometime in September if the opposition chooses to drag out the election appeals process. Nonetheless, it appears the CPP will hold onto its 90 seats (Ref B) and a clear electoral mandate. Whether CPP will form a coalition [...] | 2008-07-31 09:49:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR CB |
08PHNOMPENH631 | PREAH VIHEAR: GAG ORDER? [...] (SBU) Summary: The Cambodian government circulated the same summary of Monday's Siem Reap meeting as provided by the RTG to Embassy Bangkok (Ref A.) Throughout this busy, post-election week, Cambodian officials have been notably silent on the subject of Preah Vihear. Prime Minister Hun Sen t [...] | 2008-07-31 11:21:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV UNESCO SCUL MOPS PBTS TH CB |
08PHNOMPENH637 | CAMBODIA: REPATRIATION OF 32 MONTAGNARDS MOSTLY [...] (SBU) Summary: An involuntarily repatriation proceeding of 32 Montagnard persons took place in a mostly quiet manner and without disruption during the early morning of August 1. In contrast to the repatriation that took place on July 18 (reftel),there was no protest during the August 1 proc [...] | 2008-08-04 01:53:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM VN CB |
08PHNOMPENH701 | AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON FM HOR NAMHONG: DEEPER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In an August 21 farewell call on Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, the Ambassador congratulated the FM on his diplomacy in respect to the dispute over Preah Vihear, highlighted the continued strengthening of bilateral relations, expressed his optimism about proposed KRT funding from [...] | 2008-08-22 10:02:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PBTS MARR TH CB |
08PHNOMPENH702 | AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON DPM SAR KHENG: [...] (SBU) Summary: During the Ambassador's farewell call, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng expressed his appreciation efforts to expand and strengthen cooperation, and Sar Kheng's desire to maintain cooperation with the U.S. Mission. Sar Kheng stated that he still has se [...] | 2008-08-25 01:57:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL KWMN KJUS CB |
08PHNOMPENH730 | ENHANCING THE U.S.-CAMBODIA MILITARY RELATIONSHIP [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Following the first ever U.S.-Cambodian Bilateral Defense Discussions (BDD),the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) team, accompanied by the Charge d'Affaires, called upon Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Tea Banh to highlight progress achieved in strengthening the [...] | 2008-08-29 10:21:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PBTS MASS MARR TH CB |
08PHNOMPENH735 | SCENESETTER FOR D'S VISIT: A MATURING CAMBODIA? [...] (SBU) Summary: In his departure cable, "Seven Significant Failures", outgoing Ambassador Joseph Mussomeli framed the U.S.-Cambodia relationship as hovering on the brink of a transformation: better than it has ever been, but with clearly identifiable areas for improvement. In the weeks since t [...] | 2008-09-03 10:39:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP NEGROPONTE PREL PGOV ECON CB |
08PHNOMPENH75 | CAMBODIA TRANSFORMATIVE DEVELOPMENT NOTED BY STAFFDEL [...] (SBU) Summary: Cambodia's significant economic and political developments were highlighted by a visiting Senate State Foreign Operations Subcommittee staff delegation led by Paul Grove January 12-14. Grove, Minority Clerk of the Senate Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Prog [...] | 2008-01-16 11:19:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM CB |
08PHNOMPENH772 | CAMBODIA: OPEN TO "INTERNATIONAL MEGAN'S LAW," [...] (SBU) Summary: From September 2-5 a six-member U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs Staff Delegation met with Cambodian government officials, immigration and police contacts, and NGO representatives during a fact-finding visit to Cambodia. The visit was prompted by the introduction of a [...] | 2008-09-12 05:46:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KWMN KTIP CB |
08PHNOMPENH789 | PM HUN SEN ANNOUNCES PARDON, PAVING THE WAY FOR [...] (U) Summary: Prime Minister Hun Sen's September 17 announcement that he would seek a pardon for Prince Norodom Ranariddh paves the way for the self-imposed exiled Prince to return to Cambodia. The NRP decision to recognize the July general election results is paying dividends, not only for R [...] | 2008-09-22 01:19:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM CB |
08PHNOMPENH799 | LIMITED IMPACT OF U.S. FINANCIAL CRISIS IN [...] (SBU) Summary: The U.S. financial crisis has had little impact on Cambodia's emerging financial sector. However, the U.S. and global financial woes will likely slow growth in Cambodia's major garment and tourism sectors, with potentially severe consequences for Cambodia's recent robust eco [...] | 2008-09-25 12:14:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD CB |
08PHNOMPENH802 | CAMBODIA'S BOOMING ECONOMY FUELS DEVELOPMENT, BUT [...] (SBU) Summary: During meetings with the Deputy Secretary of State September 14 and 16, a group of economic experts and development partners highlighted the dynamic economic growth taking place in Cambodia. Political stability has made possible double digit economic growth. However, Cambodia [...] | 2008-09-26 10:19:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD KTIA PGOV PREL CB |
08PHNOMPENH822 | CAMBODIANS URGED TO PARTICIPATE IN FFD NEGOTIATIONS [...] (SBU) Emboff delivered reftel talking points to H.E. Pan Sorasak, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce October 2, urging the direct involvement of Royal Government of Cambodia Commerce officials in the FfD negotiations. Pan indicated that he would share our message with H.E. Sok Sopheak, [...] | 2008-10-07 01:38:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EFIN PREL UN CB |
08PHNOMPENH826 | CAMBODIANS URGED TO PARTICIPATE IN FFD NEGOTIATIONS [...] (SBU) Emboff delivered reftel talking points to H.E. Pan Sorasak, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce October 2, urging the direct involvement of Royal Government of Cambodia Commerce officials in the FfD negotiations. Pan indicated that he would share our message with H.E. Sok Sopheak [...] | 2008-10-07 10:28:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EFIN PREL UN CB |
08PHNOMPENH840 | CAMBODIA PREPARING FOR DOWNGRADED THAI VISIT; [...] (SBU) Cambodian officials learned late October 10 that the Thai Prime Minister has postponed his official visit to Cambodia originally scheduled for October 12-13. Nonetheless, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is awaiting the visit of Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Som [...] | 2008-10-10 11:40:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KTIA MOPS TH CB |
08PHNOMPENH863 | CAMBODIA SUPPORTS U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE [...] Emboff delivered reftel demarche September 26 to Tuy Ry, Director of the Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA),and delivered reftel talking points via diplomatic note to the MFA October 6. On October 23, the Embassy receiv [...] | 2008-10-28 05:53:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM CDG PREL UNGA CB |
08PHNOMPENH881 | ROYALIST PARTIES STRUGGLE TO FIND THEIR FUTURE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Fallout from the 2008 elections continues as the royalist parties face the retirement of their stars, defection from their ranks, and questions about their future. Prince Norodom Ranariddh's retirement from politics has shaken his followers and led to defections from his namesa [...] | 2008-10-30 10:10:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM CB |
08PHNOMPENH920 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CAMBODIAN NOMINEE FOR A "SPECIAL INVESTIGATION GROUP WORKSHOP ON PANGOLINS AND BIG CATS" TRAINING IN BANGKOK NOVEMBER 26-28, 2008. [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-13 00:49:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL TH CB |
08PHNOMPENH927 | P-1 SUBMISSION OF REFUGEE REFERRAL [...] (SBU) Post submits the following names of North Korean individuals for consideration for resettlement to the U.S.: EOM Kwang-Hyeok, male, DOB: May 4, 1988, POB: Namsan-Eup, Musan-Gun, Hambuk, DPRK; SONG Soo-Ryeon, female, DOB: May 1991 (exact date unknown),POB: unknown location, DPRK [...] | 2008-11-14 09:59:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF ASEC PREL PHUM KN KS CB |
08PHNOMPENH934 | GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS HITTING HOME IN CAMBODIA [...] (SBU) Summary: While Cambodia's financial sector has little direct exposure to the turmoil affecting international financial markets, concerns about the indirect impacts of the global financial crisis on the health of Cambodia's macroeconomic development are growing. Weakening global demand [...] | 2008-11-19 09:38:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD CB |
08PHNOMPENH936 | CAMBODIAN AIR CARRIER BANNED FROM EU [...] (SBU) Summary: The European Commission's recent decision to ban Siem Reap Airways from operating within Europe highlights significant concerns about air safety conditions in Cambodia. Future USG assistance targeting the civil aviation authorities could help to improve Cambodia's ability to e [...] | 2008-11-20 10:50:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR PGOV CASC CB |
08PHNOMPENH944 | CAMBODIA: PROPOSED GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR [...] (SBU) Emboffs delivered reftel demarche and talking points November 24 to officials at the Council for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD),Council of Ministers, and also shared the talking points with officials at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. Mr. Srun Darith, D [...] | 2008-11-26 10:24:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EAGR TBIO EAID PGOV CB |
08PHNOMPENH948 | CAMBODIA TO CONTINUE SUPPORT ON UNGA FIRST [...] (SBU) Pol/Ec Chief delivered Ref A demarche to Tuy Ri, Director of the Office of International Organizations in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Tuy Ri stated that Cambodia would continue its full support (Ref B) for the resolution on compliance in the UNGA Plenary. He added that Cambodia s [...] | 2008-11-28 11:52:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MNUC PARM UNGA CB |
08PHNOMPENH949 | CAMBODIA ON UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH ANTI-ISRAEL BIAS [...] (SBU) Pol/Ec Chief delivered reftel demarche November 27 to Tuy Ri, Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leaving behind a list of the 62nd UNGA resolutions as an aide memoire. Tuy Ri took on board our call for Cambodia to vote against or [...] | 2008-11-28 12:16:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNGA IS CB |
08PHNOMPENH95 | U.S.-CAMBODIA BILATERAL DIALOGUE STRENGTHENS TIES, [...] (SBU) Summary: Deputy Assistant Secretary Scot Marciel led U.S. participation in a successful senior-level U.S.-Cambodia bilateral dialogue hosted by the Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Foreign Affairs January 17. Both sides opened with statements of enthusiasm for strengthening ti [...] | 2008-01-22 10:53:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PGOV KJUS PHUM PTER KWMN PREL BM CB |
08PHNOMPENH957 | TURMOIL AT THAILAND'S AIRPORT IMPACTS CAMBODIAN [...] (SBU) Summary: The suspension of flights from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport has had an immediate impact on Cambodia's vulnerable tourism industry and disrupted air cargo exports. Many here fear further fallout from Thailand's political woes, which could discourage many would be travelers fr [...] | 2008-12-03 10:35:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD CB |
08PHNOMPENH96 | CAMBODIA: MARCH IN HONOR OF SLAIN UNION LEADER PROGRESSES [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 22, about 100 union leaders, rights activists, workers and teachers marched in honor of the fourth anniversary of the assassination of union leader Chea Vichea. In speeches at the event, union leaders, opposition politicians, and human rights activists urged the rele [...] | 2008-01-23 01:19:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM ELAB CB |
08PHNOMPENH962 | CAMBODIA: THREE ANTI-DRUG DEPT POLICE GUARDING OUM [...] (SBU) On August 21, 2007, OUM Chhay, former advisor to National Assembly President Heng Samrin, died under suspicious circumstances while in the custody of Ministry of Interior (MOI) Cambodian National Police Anti-Drug Department officials. Oum Chhay appeared to have fallen to his death out [...] | 2008-12-05 09:42:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV SNAR ASEC PTER CB |
08PHNOMPENH968 | WHATEVER HAPPENED TO UMM AL-QURA? [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Cambodia is home to approximately 320,000 Cham Muslims, the majority of whom belong to the Sunni Shafi,i school of Islam. From 1975-1979, the Khmer Rouge ruthlessly targeted the Cham, annihilating all but a few of the Islamic leaders, teachers, and scholars. In an effort to re [...] | 2008-12-08 10:45:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER CB |
08PHNOMPENH97 | DAS MARCIEL RAISES LAND ISSUES, ELECTIONS WITH SAR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Deputy Assistant Secretary For East Asian And Pacific Affairs Scot Marciel met with Deputy Prime Minister of Interior Sar Kheng January 17 to discuss preparations for Cambodia's 2008 National elections and the issue of forced land evictions. Sar Kheng raised security issues re [...] | 2008-01-23 01:19:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL KWMN CB |
08PHNOMPENH977 | PEACEFUL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY MARCH IN CAMBODIA [...] (U) For the second year in a row, a peaceful, well-attended Human Rights Day march and rally were held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The December 10 march of approximately 1,000 participants began near the city's centrally located Independence Monument, filed along a major Phnom Penh thoroughfare [...] | 2008-12-10 08:55:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SOCI PGOV CB |
08PHNOMPENH981 | CAMBODIA'S DRAFT NGO LAW [...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Hun Sen recently told the Council of Ministers in a public address that drafting an NGO law is a priority for the RGC. He indicated that the law may be used as a tool to fight terrorism, and to ensure that NGOs and their workers are paying appropriate taxes. Hu [...] | 2008-12-11 09:40:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL KJUS KDEM EAID CB |
08PHNOMPENH991 | FORCED EVICTION ATTEMPT IN KAMPOT PROVINCE LEADS TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On November 17, Kampot provincial forestry officials, police officers, and soldiers from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) Brigade 31 (B31) attempted to evict approximately 300 families without lawful notice from Anlong Khmeng Leng village in Kampot Province. Forestry offi [...] | 2008-12-13 02:48:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM CB |
08PODGORICA104 | MONTENEGRO'S FINAL PRE-BUCHAREST BLITZ ON NATO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Affirming that Montenegro is ready and capable of entering a "new phase of relations with the Alliance," PM Djukanovic called on NATO Ambassadors 3/31 to support his country's inclusion in Intensified Political Dialogue (IPD) at the upcoming Bucharest Summit. Granting IPD to Mon [...] | 2008-03-31 16:03:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR SR MW |
08PODGORICA105 | MONTENEGRIN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: THE CONDUCT OF THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Montenegro will hold presidential elections April 6. Despite initial lack of clarity on electoral legislation, observers believe the voter registry is solid and that political party oversight, procedural safeguards, and domestic and international observers will adequately ensur [...] | 2008-03-31 16:26:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MW |
08PODGORICA106 | MONTENEGRIN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: MANDIC STRESSES UNITY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Andrija Mandic of the Serbian People's Party (SNS) has inched into second place in the polls -- albeit far behind incumbent President Vujanovic (who is knocking on the door of a first-round victory) -- in the run-up to the April 6 presidential election. Defying his reputation a [...] | 2008-04-01 16:41:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MW |
08PODGORICA116 | MONTENEGRIN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: VUJANOVIC HITCHES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Filip Vujanovic of the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) is the clear front-runner in the Montenegrin presidential election, set for April 6. Intent on a first-round victory, the low-key Vujanovic's biggest challenge is to mobilize DPS members and sympathizer [...] | 2008-04-04 13:09:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MW |
08PODGORICA119 | MONTENEGRIN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: UNOFFICIAL RESULTS SHOW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Unofficial results have incumbent President Vujanovic of the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) winning more than 50 percent of the vote April 6 in Montenegro's first post-independence presidential election. Serbian People's Party (SNS) candidate Andrija Mandic came in [...] | 2008-04-07 11:15:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV MW |
08PODGORICA126 | MONTENEGRO EAGER FOR U.S. BUSINESS [...] (U) Summary: PM Djukanovic and other senior GOM officials assured visiting Commerce DAS Dyck April 4 of their eagerness to attract U.S. trade and investment. They also described many billions of dollars worth of infrastructure and other investment opportunities coming available in the near fut [...] | 2008-04-11 09:02:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON ETRD MW |
08PODGORICA127 | STRIKINGLY POSITIVE ELECTION DAY ATMOSHPERE IN SERB-MAJORITY [...] (SBU) Summary: Herceg Novi municipality has a significant Serb majority, an opposition mayor, and voted overwhelmingly against independence in the 2006 referendum. However, less than two years later, the atmosphere there on election day was positive and forward looking. The elections indicated [...] | 2008-04-11 14:29:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MW |
08PODGORICA128 | CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL ROMA DAY IN MONTENEGRO [...] SUMMARY: On April 8, International Roma Day, the Embassy organized a roundtable discussion on issues that face the Roma population in Montenegro, which was held in a refugee camp in Podgorica. Ambassador, local and refugee Roma, and representatives of the government and international organiza [...] | 2008-04-11 16:10:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SOCI KWMN MW |
08PODGORICA130 | ITALIAN PROSECUTORS QUESTION PM DJUKANOVIC ABOUT '90S [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Montenegrin PM Milo Djukanovic voluntarily traveled to Bari, Italy on March 31 for questioning by Italian prosecutors. Djukanovic and another 14 Montenegrins have been under investigation by the Italian authorities since 1999 for "associating with the mafia to profit from cigaret [...] | 2008-04-14 15:55:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KCOR KCRM MW |
08PODGORICA132 | MONTENEGRO WILL NOT RECOGNIZE KOSOVO BEFORE SERBIAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Montenegro will not recognize Kosovo before Serbia's May 11 elections in order to avoid strengthening the nationalist vote in Serbia. Both Kosovo PM Thaci and former PM Ceku have told FM Rocen (protect) and Montenegrin PM Djukanovic (protect),respectively, that they understa [...] | 2008-04-16 17:21:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MW KO SR |
08PODGORICA141 | UNPRECEDENTED INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN MONTENEGRO [...] (U) Summary: Montenegro is entering the largest investment cycle in its history, a cycle that creates serious potential opportunities for U.S. and other Western investors. The GoM plans tenders totaling between 15 and 20 billion euros in infrastructure, tourism, energy, and the privatization o [...] | 2008-05-05 09:06:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ETRD ECON PREL RU MW |
08PODGORICA152 | DEFENSE MINISTER REQUESTS USG SUPPORT FOR MONTENEGRO'S [...] (SBU) Under cover of a diplomatic note, the Montenegrin Ministry of Foreign Affairs forwarded an April 29 letter to the Ambassador from Minister of Defense Vucinic, in which the Minister requests USG support for Montenegro's membership in the Adriatic Charter (A-3). According to the letter (se [...] | 2008-05-23 10:03:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MW |
08PODGORICA154 | DJUKANOVIC WINS LIBEL JUDGMENT AGAINST MONTENEGRO DAILY [...] SUMMARY: (U) On May 19, Podgorica's Basic Court found Zeljko Ivanovic, director of the daily paper Vijesti, and "Daily Press," Vijesti's publisher, guilty of defaming PM Milo Djukanovic and fined them 20,000 euros. Djukanovic had sued, asking for one million euros compensation for his "damag [...] | 2008-05-23 10:47:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KPAO MW |
08PODGORICA166 | DISPLEASED BY TIP RANKING, GOM BITES BACK [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-11 06:29:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MW |
08PODGORICA193 | SERBIA TELLS MONTENEGRO TO HOLD OFF ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Serbian FM Jeremic appealed strongly to the GOM leadership 7/9 to not recognize Kosovo prior to the September UNGA. Jeremic laid out a plan whereby Serbia would persuade Russia to lift its opposition in the UNSC to EULEX in exchange for European assent to Serbia's effort to h [...] | 2008-07-11 15:13:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MW KO |
08PODGORICA209 | PRO-SERB OPPOSITION PARTIES PROMISE PROTESTS SHOULD GOM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Rumors that the GoM will recognize Kosovo in the near future have been building, even as virtually all observers agree that the move will be widely unpopular here. Montenegro's largest pro-Serb political force has promised mass protests, and although not all pro-Serb parties have [...] | 2008-08-11 17:32:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL SR MW |
08PODGORICA210 | SUMMER OF SQUABBLES FOR MONTENEGRO'S RULING COALITION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Relations between coalition partners the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have hit a rough patch of late, fueling rumors that the DPS might consider early elections. While highly unlikely -- the partners' decade-long coalition has surviv [...] | 2008-08-14 12:16:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MW |
08PODGORICA211 | DEPUTY PM RECEIVES GEORGIA DEMARCHE [...] The DCM, accompanied by PolCouns, delivered reftel demarche to Deputy Prime Minister Gordana Djurovic on August 14. DPM Djurovic received the points without comment, but promised to inform immediately Prime Minister Djukanovic, who had just returned from vacation. 2. PolCouns also deli [...] | 2008-08-14 15:52:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM MOPS MW |
08PODGORICA213 | MEMORIES OF BUKOVICA WAR CRIMES STILL FRESH 15 YEARS LATER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On July 23, the Ambassador traveled to Montenegro's remote Bukovica region to meet with Muslims who survived a campaign of ethnic cleansing in 1992 and 1993. Bukovica is one of five war crimes cases that occurred on Montenegrin territory or that involved Montenegrin citizens. S [...] | 2008-08-15 09:47:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SOCI KAWC MW BK |
08PODGORICA215 | TFGG-1: MANDIC HEATS UP ON GEORGIA, DOMINATES MONTENEGRIN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Montenegro's ethnic Serb parties continue to be overshadowed by the inflammatory public statements of Andrija Mandic, president of the Serbian People's Party (SNS) and the coalition Serbian List (SL) who is using the Russia-Georgia conflict to draw parallels with Kosovo and attac [...] | 2008-08-21 08:44:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MW |
08PODGORICA216 | RLA'S ARRIVAL HIGHLIGHTS INTEREST IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME AND [...] (U) Summary: A full week of press coverage dedicated the initial visit of the Embassy's new Regional Legal Adviser (RLA) to Montenegro, even in a slow news month, illustrates the importance Montenegrins place on the country's struggle with corruption, an issue that ranks at the top of all publ [...] | 2008-08-21 10:46:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR MW |
08PODGORICA217 | MONTENEGRO EAGER TO MOVE QUICKLY TOWARD MAP AND NATO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PM Djukanovic enthusiastically welcomed the USG initiative to focus the GOM on priority goals related to its NATO aspirations (reftel). The PM reiterated Montenegro's strong commitment to seeking membership in MAP in 2009 and membership in the Alliance in the longer term. He r [...] | 2008-08-21 12:37:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV NATO MASS MARR MW |
08PODGORICA218 | COALITION EXPLOITS OPPOSITION BOYCOTT OF PARLIAMENT BEFORE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Montenegro's Parliament wrapped up its latest session on July 31, with the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) - Social Democratic Party (SDP) coalition taking advantage of the opposition's ongoing boycott of plenary meetings (reftel) to pass a raft of legislation before [...] | 2008-08-21 12:41:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON ELAB MW |
08PODGORICA222 | MONTENEGRIN MOD AND MFA READY TO ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES FOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Following the Ambassador's discussion of Montenegro's NATO aspirations with PM Djukanovic (Ref A),both the Defense and Foreign Ministers reaffirmed the GOM's interest in seeking a MAP invitation at the 2009 NATO Summit. They also welcomed the idea of regular bilateral consultat [...] | 2008-08-22 17:08:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MW |
08PODGORICA224 | RLA'S ARRIVAL HIGHLIGHTS INTEREST IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME AND [...] (U) Summary: A full week of press coverage dedicated the initial visit of the Embassy's new Regional Legal Adviser (RLA) to Montenegro, even in a slow news month, illustrates the importance Montenegrins place on the country's struggle with corruption, an issue that ranks at the top of all publ [...] | 2008-08-25 13:58:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR MW |
08PODGORICA228 | TFGG01: EMBASSY PODGORICA ACTIVELY SUPPORTING USG PRIORITIES [...] (SBU) Summary: The Embassy has aggressively pressed, privately and publicly, the USG message on the Georgia-Russia conflict. The Montenegrin Government has so far been largely silent on the issue, except for brief comments, by the Foreign Minister as a result of a meeting with the Ambassador. [...] | 2008-08-27 07:01:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MW |
08PODGORICA231 | ESTABLISHING A NATO OFFICE IN MONTENEGRO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Because the GOM's pro-NATO orientation has potential benefits for the wider region (including Serbia and Bosnia),it is in U.S. interest to encourage Montenegro to accelerate its vigorous push for closer ties with the Alliance. Yet, despite the GOM's strong pro-NATO orientation, [...] | 2008-08-28 15:10:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MOPS MW SR |
08PODGORICA232 | SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL FITZGERALD VISIT TO MONTENEGRO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Welcome to Montenegro. Your visit comes as the Montenegrin leadership continues its pro-West, pro-NATO, pro-American stance, while simultaneously looking to maintain good relations with Belgrade. Its effort to maintain this balance is currently being put to the test over the is [...] | 2008-08-28 17:20:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS MW |
08PODGORICA233 | GOOD CANDIDATES FOR NEXT NATO CONTACT POINT EMBASSY IN [...] (SBU) As Montenegro works towards its goal of NATO membership, the decision as to which Ally's Embassy will serve as NATO Contact Point Embassy (CPE) in Podgorica is an important one. This is especially true in light of the GOM's goal of attaining entry into MAP at next year's NATO Summit, as [...] | 2008-08-29 10:03:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MW PGOV PREL NATO |
08PODGORICA234 | A TOUGH YEAR FOR ONCE-LEADING OPPOSITION PARTY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Dominated by leader Nebojsa Medojevic's outsized personality, the Movement for Change (PzP) -- Montenegro's most popular opposition party at the start of the year -- has plummeted in the polls following Medojevic's disappointing third-place finish in the April 2008 presidential [...] | 2008-09-05 12:32:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PREL MW |
08PODGORICA240 | MONTENEGRO PRESSES AHEAD WITH NATO ACTIVITIES [...] (SBU) Summary: An informal working group, consisting of GOM and Embassy representatives, has started regular meetings to monitor Montenegro's progress toward NATO (REF A). The group will consider, inter alia, GOM steps to make progress on the eleven priority goals laid out in REF B and accepte [...] | 2008-09-12 15:32:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MW |
08PODGORICA244 | VISIT OF JOINT FORCES COMMANDER HIGHLIGHTS MONTENEGRO'S FIRM [...] (SBU) Summary: On his first visit to Montenegro, NATO Joint Forces Commander Admiral Fitzgerald highlighted publicly the strong partnership between NATO and Montenegro. The GoM confirmed its commitment to pursuing NATO membership as its top foreign policy objective. The Admiral's visit also sti [...] | 2008-09-19 21:21:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MW |
08PODGORICA246 | MONTENEGRO ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT EXPANSION OF ADRIATIC CHARTER [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy delivered reftel points for Montenegro on expansion of the Adriatic Charter simultaneously to the MFA and MoD on 22 September. Both welcomed the initiative and reiterated Montenegro's readiness to join and participate fully. End summary. 2. (SBU) PolCouns reviewed p [...] | 2008-09-22 17:25:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR PREL NATO MW MK HR AL BK SR |
08PODGORICA248 | MONTENEGRO'S SLOW BUT FORWARD PROGRESS IN WAR CRIMES CASES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Montenegro is beginning to confront its role in the Balkan wars of the 1990's. Until recently, it had done little to address the four pending war crimes cases committed on its territory (Kaludjerski Laz, Morinj, 1992 deportation of Muslims, and Bukovica). However, investigations [...] | 2008-09-29 11:22:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KAWC SOCI XH MW |
08PODGORICA251 | MONTENEGRO PARLIAMENT OPENS DOOR TO KOSOVO RECOGNITION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In its first session since the summer recess, the Montenegrin Parliament adopted a controversial resolution endorsing Montenegro's policy of Euro-Atlantic integration. In the debate beforehand, FM Rocen and PM Djukanovic both suggested that integration with Europe implies a respo [...] | 2008-10-06 16:17:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MARR NATO MW |
08PODGORICA252 | RHETORIC OVER KOSOVO PUTS MONTENEGRO-SERBIA RELATIONS ON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Local media widely reported Serbian FM Jeremic's public warning to Montenegro against recognition of Kosovo. GoM leaders quickly rejected Jeremic's comments, stating that Montenegro will decide on recognition based solely upon its own national interests. Opposition party leader [...] | 2008-10-08 03:57:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MW |
08PODGORICA254 | PARLIAMENT AUTHORIZES MONTENEGRIN PARTICIPATION IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Montenegrin parliament adopted the Bill on the Use of the Montenegrin Military in International Forces and Peacekeeping Missions with a 44-19 vote. Montenegrin soldiers will now be able to volunteer for deployment to overseas peacekeeping missions. Despite opposition criti [...] | 2008-10-09 17:18:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MARR MW |
08PODGORICA261 | OPPOSITION PROTEST AGAINST KOSOVO RECOGNITION SPARKS CLASHES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On October 9, in possibly its biggest foreign policy decision since independence, the GoM announced Montenegro's recognition of Kosovo. Opposition parties united to oppose the decision in a letter to the GoM presented late on October 10. On October 13, about 10,000 people assem [...] | 2008-10-14 19:03:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MW |
08PODGORICA262 | ROLE OF PROPOSED NATO OFFICE IN MONTENEGRO [...] (SBU) Summary: Establishment of a NATO office in Podgorica will facilitate intensified, practical cooperation between Montenegro and the Alliance. NATO can reap tangible benefits quickly, for example, expediting the deployment of Montenegrin military units to ISAF and sharing information on r [...] | 2008-10-15 19:55:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MW |
08PODGORICA265 | STATUS OF MONTENEGRO'S NATO-RELATED REFORMS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The GoM has continued to make progress on fulfilling the USG's NATO-related priorities (Ref D). Most significantly, the Parliament recently passed two acts -- a resolution endorsing Montenegro's policy of integration with the Euro-Atlantic community and a law authorizing deployme [...] | 2008-10-22 22:40:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR MW |
08PODGORICA278 | MONTENEGRO'S FOREIGN MINISTER SEEKS NATO MEMBER SUPPORT FOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The FM presented copies of the GoM's request for MAP consideration at the NATO summit in April to member missions in Podgorica. He urged member governments to consider Montenegro's strong commitment to joining the Euro-Atlantic community and examine the progress it has made in a [...] | 2008-11-07 19:11:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MW |
08PODGORICA279 | MONTENEGRO WEATHERING THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL STORM [...] (SBU) Montenegro's banks have been fairly insulated from the global financial crisis by their conservative banking practices. Foreign banks face a rockier future, but in general the small size of the sector and absence of investment banks has provided a cushion. In addition, the government has [...] | 2008-11-07 19:39:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN EINV ECON PREL MW |
08PODGORICA282 | MONTENEGRO LOCAL ELECTIONS -- KOSOVO RECOGNITION NOT A MAJOR [...] (SBU) Summary: The coastal tourist town of Kotor witnessed, on November 9, the first elections in Montenegro since the GoM recognition of Kosovo's independence. The party of PM Djukanovic -- the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) -- increased its representation in the city assembly, a signifi [...] | 2008-11-10 18:17:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MW |
08PODGORICA283 | MONTENEGRO: PROGRESS REPORT ON NATO-RELATED REFORMS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Against the backdrop of Montenegro's official request last week to be invited to MAP next April, the GoM continues to work hard on fulfilling the USG's NATO-related priorities (Ref C). Notably, the MoD is on track to fulfill its goal of participation in two NATO partnership exer [...] | 2008-11-13 11:48:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR MW |
08PODGORICA289 | MONTENEGRO FOCUSES ON PRACTICAL STEPS TOWARD NATO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a December 1 meeting with the Ambassador and DCM, the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs stressed their commitment to reinforcing Montenegro's ties with NATO in the coming months. The Ambassador welcomed this commitment, while cautioning that support by the U.S. or it [...] | 2008-12-04 17:12:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MOPS MW |
08PODGORICA64 | MONTENEGRO TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO, BUT NOT YET [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-21 16:34:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MW |
08PODGORICA75 | MONTENEGRO-EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] Post's submission of the draft Anti-trafficking in Persons (TIP) report for Montenegro follows. Beginning with Section I - Overview of Country Activities, responses are keyed to reftel. EMBASSY PODGORICA CONTACT INFORMATION Embassy Podgorica POC for anti-trafficking is Human Rights Offi [...] | 2008-03-04 16:38:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB MW |
08PODGORICA88 | MONTENEGRIN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: MEET THE CANDIDATES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The deadline for registration for Montenegro's presidential election is March 17, but the identities of the four leading candidates have been clear for some time. (The first round of the election will be April 6, with an if-needed second round on April 20). The contenders are i [...] | 2008-03-13 16:52:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MW |
08PODGORICA90 | KOSOVO'S INDEPENDENCE HAS MINIMAL ECONOMIC IMPACT IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: To date Kosovo's independence declaration and Serbia's angry reaction have not resulted in any significant economic consequences for Montenegro, and Montenegrin interlocutors are downplaying the likelihood of Serbian economic sanctions. However, continued regional political ins [...] | 2008-03-17 10:35:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON PREL MW |
08PODGORICA93 | MONTENEGRIN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: WHAT'S AT STAKE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Montenegro will hold presidential elections on April 6, with a runoff on April 20 if no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote in the first round. The President has limited and largely ceremonial powers, but as the head of state he commands authority beyond his formal p [...] | 2008-03-19 15:22:00 | Embassy Podgorica | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV MW |
08PORTAUPRINCE1000 | EFFECTIVENESS OF MINUSTAH EFFORTS TO COMBAT SEXUAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-14 15:08:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPKO PHUM UNSE KCRM KWMN HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1136 | HAITI MONTHLY: JULY, 2008 [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Summary: This is a monthly report on various topics of interest which do not merit a full reporting cable. End summary. 3. (SBU) ELECTORAL LAW VOTED AND PUBLISHED. President Preval July 18 official [...] | 2008-08-08 15:33:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV |
08PORTAUPRINCE117 | HAITI INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS SAID TO BE MOVING [...] (SBU) The Minister of Public Works says that Haiti is moving ahead on airport modernization, electricity generation, and road construction. A project of general airport modernization will privatize the international airport in Port-au-Prince. The Minister wants to work with TSA on upgrading [...] | 2008-01-24 14:08:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON EIND EAIR HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1180 | HAITI CORRECTIONS AND PRISONS UPDATE [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified - please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Summary: 227 new corrections officers graduated from the Police Academy on July 18 under a cloud of controversy and amid an on-going investigation of recruitment practices. Changes in personnel at the Me [...] | 2008-08-19 18:22:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCOR PGOV PHUM PREL SNAR SOCI HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1251 | HAITI: HANNA STORM SITUATION REPORT 5 [...] (SBU) U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince created an internal working group September 3 to monitor the impact of severe flooding and damage in several Haitian cities, caused by Tropical Storms Gustav and Hanna, and to discuss the status of relief efforts. Gonaives in the Artibonite regional (populati [...] | 2008-09-05 20:39:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR |
08PORTAUPRINCE1256 | MCHHJO1: INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO HAITI'S [...] This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Post has received the information in para 3 from local Embassies concerning the international response to the aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav, Hanna and Ike. 3. (SBU) Begin list of emergency aid pledges: [...] | 2008-09-08 16:07:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE126 | HAITI,S NEW SENATE LEADERSHIP: A TALE OF TWO CAMPS [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: In an open session on January 17, the Senate unanimously elected Senator Kely Bastien (Lespwa, North) as the new President of the Senate. The Senate leadership elections polarized that body, wit [...] | 2008-01-25 14:48:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | HA KDEM PGOV PREL |
08PORTAUPRINCE1274 | HAITI: STORM STIUATION REPORT 7 [...] (SBU) Embassy Assistance Working Group met September 9 at 0745 HRS to discuss efforts to deliver and distribute emergency food and other supplies to various regions of the country impacted by recent hurricanes and tropical storms. The Haitian Civil Protection Department (DPC) estimated Septemb [...] | 2008-09-09 20:20:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR EAID |
08PORTAUPRINCE1275 | MGHH01: HAITI'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES [...] (SBU) Summary: A coordinating committee of government ministers established by the new Prime Minister September 7 is directing the overall Government of Haiti response to the devastation caused by recent hurricanes. However, the Ministry of Interior's Office of Civil Protection (Direction de [...] | 2008-09-09 20:24:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1284 | HAITI: USS KEARSARGE ENGINEERS ASSESS BRIDGES [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) As of this drafting, four U.S. engineers with the USS Kearsarge U.S. Navy vessel are currently conducting informal aerial surveys of damaged bridges in areas of the country affected by recent flooding and [...] | 2008-09-10 21:08:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC PREL PINR EAID ECON HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1289 | HAITI: CONTACT INFORMATION FOR NEW GOVERNMENT [...] This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly.. 2. (SBU) The following list includes contact information for ministers of the new Government of Haiti, which was installed September 5. Begin List Prime Minister Michelle Duvivier Pierre-Louis cell phone - ( [...] | 2008-09-11 16:57:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1294 | HAITI: DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES [...] (U) USAID Acting Deputy Director Alex Deprez reported on a September 10 meeting hosted by the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications (TPTC) to discuss infrastructure challenges as a result of recent flooding. Donors represented included: USAID, the European Union, Canada, Ger [...] | 2008-09-11 20:50:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC PREL PINR PGOV EAID ECON HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1303 | HAITI: DONORS URGE GOVERNMENT TO ASSESS [...] (SBU) Donors, representing the U.S., Canada, the European Union (EU),the UN Mission for Stabilization in Haiti (MINUSTAH),Germany, the Inter-American Development Bank and France, met September 11 with the intention to discuss findings from an initial Government of Haiti assessment of infrast [...] | 2008-09-12 22:11:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC PREL PINR PGOV EAID ECON HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1313 | MGHH01 HAITI: PRESIDENT/PRIME MINISTER CALL FOR [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. (U) Summary: President Rene Preval and Prime Minister Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis are publicly seeking to redirect international community attention beyond Haiti's emergency food needs toward the longer-term r [...] | 2008-09-15 19:31:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC EAID PGOV HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1314 | STORM AFTERMATH IN HAITI: DEVESTATING AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Flooding from four consecutive tropical storms and hurricanes has caused substantial damage to Haiti's agricultural sector and its overall food security. The agricultural sector accounts for app [...] | 2008-09-15 19:49:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR |
08PORTAUPRINCE1319 | HAITI: DONOR RESPONSE UPDATE [...] This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Post has received the information in para 3 from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The information reflects contributions made or pledged to respond to recent hurricanes and [...] | 2008-09-16 20:03:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID |
08PORTAUPRINCE1324 | CODEL MEEK SURVEYS HURRICANE DAMAGE, ASSESSES NEED [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: A Congressional delegation headed by Rep. Kendrick Meek visited Haiti September 12-13 to survey the damage caused by recent hurricanes and assess the country's need for humanitarian assistance. [...] | 2008-09-17 19:51:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PGOV PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1328 | HAITI'S PARTICIPATION IN SEPTEMBER 25 [...] (SBU) On September 18, Polcouns previewed with Presidential Chief of Staff Fritz Longchamp reftel agenda for the Secretary's meeting with Caribbean/CARICOM leaders September 25 on the margins of UNGA. Longchamp said that President Preval would be accompanied by Foreign Minister Alrich Nicolas [...] | 2008-09-18 17:09:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON MASS ETRD XL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1329 | PRESIDENT PREVAL WILL ATTEND HAITI KEY PLAYERS [...] (SBU) PolCouns previewed reftel agenda items for the September 24 Haiti Key Players Meeting in New York with the President's Chief of Staff, Fritz Longchamp, September 18. Longchamp said that President Rene Preval would attend the meeting accompanied by Foreign Minister Alrich Nicolas. The P [...] | 2008-09-18 17:09:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KPKO PREL UNSC UNGA HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1336 | HAITI MOVES TO EXPEDITE HUMANITARIAN AID ENTRY [...] Under an emergency plan enacted September 15 following devastation wrought by successive hurricanes, the Government of Haiti (GOH) authorized measures to temporarily suspend certain customs regulations and facilitate the entry of supplies intended for victims of recent hurricanes. End summary. [...] | 2008-09-19 19:57:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC EAID ETRD PGOV PREL ECON HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1345 | HAITI'S ECONOMY HIT HARD BY HURRICANES [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The hurricanes that struck Haiti beginning in August have battered the country's economy. The storm damage has reduced projected growth and increased anticipated inflation. The sectors [...] | 2008-09-22 18:45:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC EAID ECON ETRD EAGR PGOV HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1356 | AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE UPDATE [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -*please protect accordingly. 2. (U) This report is an updated interim assessment of damage to Haiti's agricultural sector following recent hurricanes. (ref A, B). 3. (U) New Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources (MARNDR) Joanas Gue [...] | 2008-09-24 12:45:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC EAID EAGR ETRD ECON PGOV HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1357 | PRESIDENT PREVAL'S FOCUS AT UNGA AND BEYOND: [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: The recent series of hurricanes that devastated Haiti has boiled down the political agenda of President Preval to a single point: disaster relief and reconstruction, and rallying the internationa [...] | 2008-09-24 16:57:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL AEMR EAID ECON HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1430 | PREVAL TO USAID: HAITI NEEDS URGENT [...] (U) President Rene Preval told visiting USAID Administrator Henrietta Fore and Ambassador Sanderson that his first priorities in response to devastation wrought by recent hurricanes were to rapidly repair damaged infrastructure (e.g., bridges) and provide emergency relief to assist the populat [...] | 2008-10-08 12:46:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC PREL PINR EAID ECON HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1439 | CITE SOLEIL - REPOSITIONING A HAITIAN ICON [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified ) please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2 (U) Cite Soleil, historically the most volatile zone in Port-au-Prince and a base for crime on a nationally destabilizing scale appears to have lost some of its explosive soc [...] | 2008-10-09 18:30:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE147 | PREVAL PROVINCIAL SWING A MIXED BAG [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: President Preval recently made the first public tour outside the capital since assuming office. He spent two days in Haiti's Central Plateau, stopping to inaugurate a new hospital with U.S. p [...] | 2008-01-30 19:16:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CU ECON HA KDEM PGOV PREL SOCI |
08PORTAUPRINCE1511 | GONAIVES STILL DIGGING OUT AFTER FLOODING [...] This message is sensitive but unclassified-please protect accordingly. Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Gonaives continues to dig out from mud that covered the city in tropical storm flooding in August and early September. The World Food Program plans to continue mass feeding programs, which [...] | 2008-10-29 16:59:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID HA VE CU |
08PORTAUPRINCE1522 | ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS PICK UP STEAM [...] This message is sensitive but unclassifed -- please protect accordingly. Summary ------- 2. (SBU) After doing virtually nothing over the past year to prosecute corruption cases, law enforcement authorities in October moved against a handful of corruption suspects. The most significant [...] | 2008-10-30 19:57:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KCOR HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1555 | HAITIANS DISSATISFIED WITH SLIGHT PRICE DECREASE AT PUMP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-06 18:57:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1575 | HAITI SCHOOL COLLAPSE: NO SHORTAGE OF BLAME [...] (SBU) Summary: Rescue teams have transitioned from rescue work to recovery of bodies buried in debris after the collapse November 7 of a primary and secondary school in Port au Prince. As Haitian officials begin the blame game, prosecutors have already arrested the director of the school and [...] | 2008-11-13 12:11:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID HA PHUM |
08PORTAUPRINCE1576 | HAITI SCHOOL COLLAPSE: NO SHORTAGE OF BLAME [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Rescue teams have transitioned from rescue work to recovery of bodies buried in debris after the collapse November 7 of a primary and secondary school in Port au Prince. As Haitian officials begi [...] | 2008-11-13 12:11:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID PHUM HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1592 | ADDITIONAL FUEL PRICE DECREASES IN HAITI [...] (U) Fuel pump prices have now been reduced twice since the reductions announced October 21 (reftel). Public transport drivers, the Association of Fuel Distributors (ANADIPP) and a number of senators were dissatisfied by the initial small decrease. The Ministry of Finance and Economy announced [...] | 2008-11-17 19:31:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1597 | U.S. AMBASSADOR FIRST MEETING WITH NEW MINISTER OF [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Summary: On November 14, the U.S. Ambassador met for the first time with the new Minister of Justice and Public Security, Jean Joseph Exume. They discussed continuing USG support for police and judicial r [...] | 2008-11-19 12:09:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR ECON PGOV PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1608 | HAITI AND THIRD COMMITTEE VOTES ON IRAN, BURMA, [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-21 12:22:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE161 | HAITI MONTHLY: JANUARY 2008 [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Summary: This is a monthly report on various topics of interest which do not merit a full reporting cable. 3. (U) STUDENT PROTESTS In mid- to late January, students barricaded themselves in the Haitian [...] | 2008-02-01 15:47:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | HA PGOV PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN KTEX |
08PORTAUPRINCE1685 | HAITI: POSTCARDS FROM MIRAGOANE AND PETIT-GOAVE [...] (SBU) Summary: The towns of Miragoane and Petit Goave are case studies of how limited local resources and central government neglect constrain the viability of local government in Haiti. Municipalities are able to supply basic municipal services only sporadically. The national power company [...] | 2008-12-08 18:06:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1686 | HAITI: POSTCARDS FROM MIRAGOANE AND PETIT-GOAVE [...] (SBU) Summary: The towns of Miragoane and Petit Goave are case studies of how limited local resources and central government neglect constrain the viability of local government in Haiti. Municipalities are able to supply basic municipal services only sporadically. The national power company [...] | 2008-12-08 18:06:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE1709 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL DURBIN'S DECEMBER 16-19 [...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit comes as the recently installed government of Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis is overseeing disaster relief efforts amidst growing criticism that government assistance is not reaching all who need it. Parliament is becoming increasingly critical of the government. [...] | 2008-12-12 17:25:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON USAID OVIP HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE198 | PETIT GOAVE POSTCARD: HARBINGER OF POLITICAL [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: The coastal city of Petit Goave (West Department),historically the vanguard of major uprisings in Haiti, is now largely calm - both politically and with respect to crime. Former sworn politica [...] | 2008-02-11 16:25:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM EAID ASEC SOCI HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE319 | INL DAS MCCAMPBELL VISITS HAITI [...] (U) Summary: On January 14-15 INL DAS Christy McCampbell visited Haiti for the first time. She toured NAS and DEA-related sites and met with Embassy and GOH officials, including the Minister of Justice. She departed with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced in implementing progr [...] | 2008-02-26 19:54:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PGOV HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE336 | HAITI'S SUBMISSION FOR THE EIGHTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT [...] This message is sensetive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. The following are Post's responses to reftel questions. 2. (SBU) OVERVIEW OF HAITI'S ACTIVITIES TO ELIMINATE TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: A. Trafficking in persons in Haiti mainly involved the internal movement of [...] | 2008-02-28 19:50:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC ELAB HA KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF |
08PORTAUPRINCE344 | PRIME MINISTER SURVIVES VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (U) The Chamber of Deputies voted on February 28 to keep Prime Minister Jacques Edouard Alexis in office. Of the 84 Deputies present, 63 voted "confidence," 8 "no-confidence" and 13 abstained. Fifteen Deputie [...] | 2008-02-29 19:48:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM ECON HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE38 | PREVAL ON INDEPENDENCE DAY: "PATIENCE, PLEASE" [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. Summary ------- 2. (U) President Rene Preval's annual January 1 Independence Day speech calling for patience and unity has met with a mixed reaction, some welcoming his recognition of the threat of unemploym [...] | 2008-01-08 19:54:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE447 | DUAL CITIZENSHIP MANHUNT HITS SENATORS, MINISTERS; [...] (SBU) Summary: Prominent businessman and Senate Vice-President Rudolph Henri Boulos resigned from the Senate on March 18 following the Senate's consideration of a report by the Senate Commission of Inquiry on Nationality. The report, confirming that Senators Boulos and Ultimo Compere held Ame [...] | 2008-03-19 19:55:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PGOV PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE521 | HAITI: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON DUAL USE TRANSFERS [...] (SBU) Econoff discussed reftel points March 31 with Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Organizations Director Azad Belfort. Belfort told Econoff Haiti supports U.N. Security Council Resolution 1803 and will do what it can to support its implementation. Belfort appeared generally famil [...] | 2008-04-01 19:10:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP PARM NSG PREL PGOV MNUC HA IR |
08PORTAUPRINCE528 | SHOOTING IN HAITI'S CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified--please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Chamber of Deputies suffered more damage to its reputation April 1 when Deputy Joseph Mercier Isidor (RDNP-Jeremie, Grand'Anse) shot a parliamentary staff member during an argument with a fell [...] | 2008-04-03 15:53:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE531 | HAITI MONTHLY: MARCH, 2008 [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Summary: This is a monthly report on various topics of interest which do not merit a full reporting cable. End summary. 3. (SBU) PARLIAMENT BEGINS DEBATE ON ARREST AND DETENTION REFORM: The justice com [...] | 2008-04-03 19:41:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | HA PREL PGOV KJUS ECON |
08PORTAUPRINCE55 | PROVISIONAL ELECTORAL COUNCIL FEELING ITS WAY [...] (SBU) In an introductory call on the newly-appointed Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) January 9, Ambassador found the councilors tentatively defining their role, eager to partner with the U.S. and the international community, and anxious to receive U.S. and international assistance for Hait [...] | 2008-01-11 15:49:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE623 | CONGRESSMAN MEEK MEETING WITH PRESIDENT PREVAL [...] This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Congressman Kendrick Meek (D-FL) discussed with President Preval April 21 the U.S. government's commitment to Haiti's development and his commitment to advocate for HOPE II legislation. Preval desc [...] | 2008-04-29 18:45:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL SNAR HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE700 | HAITI: PRIVATE SECTOR INITIAL RESPONSE TO VIOLENT [...] (SBU) Haiti's business community is slowly recovering from the shell-shock of the April rioting. The property damage they suffered was minor compared to the psychological blow. They see these disorders as a major setback in Haiti's stabilization. Some are asking whether Haiti can recover and [...] | 2008-05-13 18:33:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON HA EAGR |
08PORTAUPRINCE723 | EMBASSY PORT AU PRINCE: DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE CUBAN [...] This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) To support the Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People, post will place ref A op-ed in one of the leading Haitian dailies, under Ambassador's signature. 3. (SBU) Post will also brief an up-and-coming jour [...] | 2008-05-16 13:14:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CU HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE753 | PREVAL TAKES ANTI-GLOBALIZATION STANCE [...] (SBU) Summary: President Preval used his speech on Haiti's Flag Day May 18 to depict Haiti's economic reform efforts as a national struggle for economic independence against the forces of globalization. He summoned all Haitians to unite and support a ''unity government'' to achieve this in [...] | 2008-05-23 17:33:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ECON KTRD HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE767 | HAITI: REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF [...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Haiti values the assistance it receives from Cuba and does not criticize the country publicly or privately. Cuba's provision of doctors in hard-to-reach areas of the country is seen positively by large sectors of the Haitian public. After the April food riot [...] | 2008-05-28 13:51:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ETTC PREL PGOV HA CU |
08PORTAUPRINCE886 | GOH RESPONSE TO SAVE THE CHILDREN REPORT OF SEXUAL [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified ) please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Poloff discussed reftel points June 13 with Ministry of Women's Affairs Director General Myriam Merlet. She commented that the Save the Children report, while informative, did not go far enough in analyz [...] | 2008-06-18 13:37:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM KJUS KPKO KWMN UNSC PHUM KCRM |
08PORTAUPRINCE888 | HAITI: UPDATE TO NAMES, TITLES, CONTACT NUMBERS FOR [...] This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Post provides updated contact information for leading Government of Haiti officials listed below. Post notes that Prime Minister Alexis was voted out of office April 12 and now leads a caretaker government. [...] | 2008-06-18 14:15:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE908 | INL/CIV DEPUTY DIRECTOR VISIT JUNE 9-12 [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) SUMMARY. INL/CIV Deputy Director Angelic Young visited NAS Haiti June 9-12 to confer on current programs and future plans and to visit project sites. She visited the National Police Academy and Cite Sole [...] | 2008-06-23 14:23:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PHUM PREL HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE91 | PREVAL STATE OF THE UNION: STATE MODERNIZATION AND [...] This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. Summary ------- 2. (SBU) In his constitutionally-mandated speech at the opening of the new parliamentary session January 14, President Preval defined his vision for Haiti over the coming years as 1) security, justice, an [...] | 2008-01-17 17:11:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM KCRM SNAR KCOR ECON HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE936 | HAITI ANNOUNCES GAS PRICE HIKES [...] (U) The Haitian government announced June 25 price increases in petroleum products (gasoline, diesel and kerosene) of 10 to 18 percent, effective June 26. Unleaded gasoline (91 octane) and super-unleaded gasoline (95 octane) will rise to the equivalent of USD 6.00 per gallon (up 10 percent) a [...] | 2008-06-27 14:36:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON ENRG HA |
08PORTAUPRINCE959 | GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS - HAITI NEEDS MORE [...] (SBU) The Government of Haiti requires additional engagement with the Embassy before it can understand the benefits of the Global Maritime Partnership Initiative (GMP). The GOH has consented to future meetings with Embassy officials on the issue. Embassy will make clear GMP linkages to previ [...] | 2008-07-02 18:48:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS |
08PORTLOUIS203 | MAURITIUS WANTS CONTINUED BILAT DIALOGUE ON HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) On June 11, 2008, Post delivered ref demarche to Ms. Shafeenaaz Nurmahomed, Second Secretary of Multilateral Affairs for the Mauritian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nurmohammed understood the stance of USG, but asked for clarification between the new stance and the "limited observer" stance [...] | 2008-06-12 09:09:00 | Embassy Port Louis | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG MP |
08PORTLOUIS267 | SPPF LOSES CHANCE TO CHANGE CONSTITUTION BUT CASTS A SHADOW [...] (U) The Seychelles National Party (SNP) won the July 18 by-election provoked by the resignation of Jean Francois Ferrari, thus, the ruling Seychelles People's Progressive Front (SPPF) remains one seat shy of being able to amend the constitution. Oddly enough, had the SPPF won this seat, it cou [...] | 2008-07-25 10:36:00 | Embassy Port Louis | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PROP PINS KDEM PINR SE |
08PORTLOUIS280 | MAURITIUS STANCE ON ZIMBABWE TALKS [...] (SBU) On August 1, Ambassador Cabrera, accompanied by DCM as notetaker, delivered reftel demarche to Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Anund Neewoor. Neewoor acknowledged the demarche points and suggested that the framework for talks between Mugabe's ZANU-PF party and the opposition Movement for [...] | 2008-08-01 09:12:00 | Embassy Port Louis | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SADC ZI MP |
08PORTLOUIS310 | MAURITIUS UNLIKELY TO CHANGE VOTES ON UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE [...] (SBU) PolOff delivered ref demarche to Mr. Rabindranath Sawmy, First Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Cooperation on September 10. POLOFF noted Mauritius' low voting coincidence with USG in the UN, and presented human rights as the area of voting that has th [...] | 2008-09-12 09:36:00 | Embassy Port Louis | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL UN MP |
08PORTLOUIS326 | MAURITIUS 'LIKE MINDED' ON IAEA BOARD SEAT [...] (SBU) Post delivered reftel objectives to Ministry of Foreign Affairs First Secretary, Ms. Martine Young Kim Fat on September 19, and had a follow up meeting with Young Kim Fat on September 24. Young Kim Fat informed POLOFF that she personally agreed with USG points about blocking Syria and Ira [...] | 2008-09-24 11:01:00 | Embassy Port Louis | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | IAEA PARM MNUC MP |
08PORTLOUIS365 | OCTOBER 2 LETTER TO PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH FROM SEYCHELLES' PRESIDENT JAMES A. MICHEL [...] (SBU) On October 20, Post received an original signed letter and official diplomatic note -- postmarked and dated on October 14 -- from President James A. Michel addressed to President George W. Bush. The letter is a Government of Seychelles request for USG assistance during the early stage of [...] | 2008-10-20 09:41:00 | Embassy Port Louis | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON RFIN SE |
08PORTLOUIS387 | FIREBALL 2008 PROVIDES FEW SPARKS OF INTEREST AT SSR [...] (U) Summary. Airports of Mauritius Co Ltd (AML) held its biannual disaster exercise at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (SSR),entitled "Fireball 2008," on November 6, with participation from over 20 agencies and offices, including several diplomatic missions. The full-scale s [...] | 2008-11-10 11:04:00 | Embassy Port Louis | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC ICAO MP |
08PORTLOUIS391 | CORRUPTION CASE OPENS UP PARLIAMENT SEAT AND BY-ELECTIONS [...] (U) On November 5, the UK Privy Council, which constitutionally is the highest appellate court with authority in Mauritius, unanimously upheld a Mauritius Supreme Court judgment, whereby Member of Parliament (MP) and former Minister of Health, Ashok Kumar Jugnauth, was found guilty of electoral [...] | 2008-11-12 12:21:00 | Embassy Port Louis | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR MP |
08PORTLOUIS428 | MAURITIUS POSITIVE ABOUT GTRI COOPERATIVE PROGRAM [...] (SBU) By request of reftel, RSO Helm met with the Chief of Mauritius' Radiological Protection Authority (RPA),Faradally Abdoulla Ollite, to ascertain his agency's interest and cooperation regarding the identification of high-risk and vulnerable radioactive sources in use or in storage. Ollite [...] | 2008-12-08 02:17:00 | Embassy Port Louis | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG KNNP PARM TRGY MP |
08PORTOFSPAIN111 | NEW BARBADOS PM DISCUSSES FISH, CSME, REGIONAL TRANSPORT [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Prime Ministers of Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago used their February 20 meeting in Port of Spain to reverse perceptions that bilateral relations have deteriorated in recent years, making optimistic statements about resolving their fisheries dispute, holding dialogue on the CA [...] | 2008-03-06 11:45:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EFIS EPET ETRD BB TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN115 | DEPORTEE ISSUE CONTINUES IN THE NEWS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Fed by Parliamentary bickering involving opposition attacks on the government's crime record, and media sensationalism, the deportee issue is experiencing one of its period upswings. The Embassy, through an op-ed piece from the Ambassador has pushed back, seeking to introduce s [...] | 2008-03-07 11:55:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF KCRM PREL PGOV TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN119 | CHEVRON UPBEAT ON TRINIDAD PROSPECTS, CROSS-BORDER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Visiting Chevron executives want the Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Minister of Energy to reach out to his Venezuelan counterpart to revitalize negotiations on cross-border natural gas. While T&T is the "demandeur", Venezuela also needs the cross-border gas - to create jobs - and it [...] | 2008-03-07 19:21:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ECIN PREL VZ TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN126 | KOCH NITROGEN INTERESTED IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MARKET AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a February 28 meeting with the Ambassador, Business Development Advisor for Koch Nitrogen expressed interest in further business opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago, citing the stable economic and political environment as attractive. By contrast, the Koch representative exp [...] | 2008-03-11 21:11:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET EINV PREL VZ CO TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN144 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF WHA DIRECTOR OF CARIBBEAN AFFAIRS [...] (U) Embassy Port of Spain warmly welcomes your April 5-9 visit to Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). Your trip presents an opportunity to reinforce engagement with T&T, building on the goodwill generated by last June's Conference on the Caribbean and in advance of next year's Summit of the Americas me [...] | 2008-03-25 20:07:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EPET SENV PGOV PTER TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN147 | COLLABORATING ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY: In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice and Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Office of the Attorney General, Embassy Port of Spain coordinated a successful three-day INL-funded intellectual property rights (IPR) enforcement workshop. The event b [...] | 2008-03-27 14:24:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR KCRM TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN170 | CARICOM'S CRIME MEETING LEADS TO DEPORTEE AND REGIONAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Manning hosted an April 4-5 CARICOM heads of government meeting on crime and security in Port of Spain. Among agreed initiatives were to increase maritime and airspace security cooperation, explore the creation of a regional rapid deployment force, develop a Caribb [...] | 2008-04-10 15:33:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KCRM PREF PGOV TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN185 | RISING FOOD PRICES PROVOKE POLITICAL AND PUBLIC CONCERN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Against the backdrop of rising food prices and shortages, the GOTT is under pressure to address the "food crisis." The spike in prices, now a staple of headline writers, is straining low and middle income families. The opposition asserts government neglect of agriculture is the [...] | 2008-04-18 18:24:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR PGOV ECON EFIN ETRD ECIN TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN195 | IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - TRINIDAD AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: With food price inflation reaching 19.7% year-on-year, public concern and political fallout over the cost of food is growing. The "food crisis" has spotlighted the government's neglect of agriculture and the nation's dependence on imports. Although domestic food production meet [...] | 2008-04-30 19:23:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON EFIN ETRD ECIN TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN208 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF SECRETARY OF ENERGY [...] (U) Embassy Port of Spain warmly welcomes your May 12-13 visit to Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). Your trip presents an opportunity to reinforce engagement with T&T, building on the goodwill generated by last June's Conference on the Caribbean and in advance of next year's Summit of the Americas me [...] | 2008-05-07 19:14:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EPET PGOV PTER ASEC OVIP TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN232 | GOTT HOSTS SUCCESSFUL FINANCIAL CRIMES BEST PRACTICES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Port of Spain hosted a successful financial crime workshop, led by the Department of Justice with support from Treasury and the UK Serious Organized Crime Office, to facilitate the drafting of a handbook of best practices by Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) offic [...] | 2008-05-21 17:55:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM EFIN PREL PGOV TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN253 | Secretary of Energy's visit to Trinidad reinforces [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During his May 12-13 visit to Trinidad and Tobago, the Secretary of Energy reinforced the US-T&T relationship by drawing attention to bilateral LNG trade and commending T&T for its open market and regional leadership. At the same time, he flagged U.S. energy company concerns tha [...] | 2008-06-10 18:17:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET PREL ENRG EIND EINV CARICOM TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN256 | TRINIDAD INL CANINE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW [...] (U) On June 6, the Chaguaramas K-9 Academy hosted its sixth graduation ceremony. Thirteen dogs and their handlers, representing the Customs and Excise and Prisons Division, demonstrated skills learned during the previous four months. The audience of law enforcement officials, family and me [...] | 2008-06-11 17:54:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN262 | DVD PIRATES RESPOND TO NEW COPYRIGHT LAW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ratified on May 1, 2008, the Copyright Amendment is already having an impact on the illegal DVD trade in Trinidad and Tobago. Brick and mortar DVD stores are liquidating stock in anticipation of possible police or legal action. While local rights holder Carihome Entertainment [...] | 2008-06-16 18:07:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR KCRM TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN265 | T&T UPDATES USOAS AMBASSADOR ON 2009 SUMMIT OF THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: GOTT Ministers and the National Summit Coordinator welcomed the visit of USOAS Ambassador Hector Morales to consult on preparations for the Fifth Summit of the Americas, April 2009 in Port of Spain. T&T aims to unveil the initial draft Summit declaration in mid-July, with text [...] | 2008-06-17 17:42:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECIN ECON PREL EAGR KSUM XM TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN276 | CARICOM HOLDS MILITARY COMMANDERS MULTINATIONAL SECURITY [...] (SBU) Summary: Following up the April 4-5 CARICOM heads of government security meeting, the GOTT hosted in Port of Spain a June 13-14 "Caribbean Community Inaugural Technical Meeting of Military Commanders." A working-level USG interagency team from State, DoD, DHS and SouthCom participated. [...] | 2008-06-24 17:55:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MASS KCRM PREF PGOV TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN286 | T&T SUMMIT COORDINATOR DISCUSSES SOA PREPARATIONS WITH PDAS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: T&T will soon share its draft Summit declaration and seeks a 10-14 day turnaround for U.S. comments. The draft will be unveiled in Washington on/about July 24, with negotiations proceeding in September (Barbados),October (Jamaica),November (possibly Bahamas) and December (pos [...] | 2008-06-30 20:06:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECIN ECON PREL EAGR KSUM XM TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN287 | WHA PDAS KELLY MEETS WITH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: WHA PDAS Craig Kelly met Foreign Minister Paula Gopee 2. (SBU) Both interlocutors agreed Summit of the Americas coordination 3. (SBU) WHA PDAS Craig Kelly met with Foreign Minister Paula Gopee-Sco Chinese Visit ------------- 4. (SBU) The FM arrived about 30 minutes [...] | 2008-07-01 11:58:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ETRD ECON ENRG MASS KCRM TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN288 | WHA PDAS KELLY MEETS WITH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: WHA PDAS Craig Kelly met Foreign Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon on June 25 to discuss bilateral and regional issues. The FM briefed Kelly on the visit of a large PRC delegation, discussing a $400 million aluminum smelter loan the GOTT was receiving and China's role in helping T&T rea [...] | 2008-07-01 12:19:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ETRD ECON ENRG MASS KCRM TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN289 | PM MANNING MEETS WITH U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue's June 26 courtesy call on Prime Minister Patrick Manner, the PM opined that the Caribbean was neglected by Washington. Highlighting the important role Trinidad plays in U.S. energy security, Manning lamented that the U.S. ha [...] | 2008-07-01 13:17:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EPET ECIN ENRG TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN291 | KOSOVO RECOGNITION, DONORS CONFERENCE, IMF AND [...] (SBU) Drawing on ref points, the Ambassador spoke June 30 with Foreign Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon. The FM listened attentively, but responded that early recognition/action on Kosovo was unlikely. She explained recognition would have to be a Cabinet decision and that the stars were not curre [...] | 2008-07-01 18:18:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KV TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN292 | THE OTHER SUMMIT: PRIME MINISTER MANNING OFFICIALY LAUNCHES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Manning officially launched on June 30 the process that will lead to Port of Spain hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in November 2009. In speaking of CHOGM, Manning posited that food security and energy prices would be central focus of th [...] | 2008-07-01 18:25:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON EAGR ENRG TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN295 | REMOVAL OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO FROM GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF [...] (SBU) Per reftel instructions, on June 30 the Ambassador contacted Minister of Foreign Affairs Paula Gopee-Scoon and Minister of Trade and Industry Dr. Lenny Saith to inform them of the impending White House announcement that Trinidad and Tobago is graduating from the Generalized System of Pref [...] | 2008-07-02 19:33:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN297 | GSP GRADUATION SETS OFF TRADE TALK DISCUSSIONS AT ANNUAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: News of Trinidad and Tobago's GSP graduation led to a trade discussion among CARICOM leaders gathered in Antigua in early July, according to Foreign Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon. The leaders' consensus was the region needs to negotiate now a more "predictable" trade relationship [...] | 2008-07-07 17:41:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD PREL ECON TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN314 | 63RD UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY:HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE AND [...] (SBU) The MFA informed us July 16 that no decisions have yet been made on who will attend the UNGA. A discussion with the Prime Minister's Special Assistant returned a similar response, including that no decision on the PM's travel has yet been made. 2. (SBU) Comment: In 2007, the MFA [...] | 2008-07-17 13:00:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KSEP OTRA OVIP PREL TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN318 | KOSOVO RECOGNITION, DONORS CONFERENCE, IMF AND [...] (SBU) Drawing on ref points, the Ambassador spoke June 30 with Foreign Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon. The FM listened attentively, but responded that early recognition/action on Kosovo was unlikely. She explained recognition would have to be a Cabinet decision and that the stars were not curre [...] | 2008-07-17 13:00:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KV TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN322 | KOSOVO RECOGNITION, DONORS CONFERENCE, IMF AND [...] (SBU) Drawing on ref points, the Ambassador spoke June 30 with Foreign Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon. The FM listened attentively, but responded that early recognition/action on Kosovo was unlikely. She explained recognition would have to be a Cabinet decision and that the stars were not curre [...] | 2008-07-17 13:01:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KV TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN336 | T&T Trade Ministry Gauging U.S. Interest in Trade [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Senior officials from T&T's Ministry of Trade and Industry reiterated their government's interest in exploring possibilities for a more "sustainable" framework for bilateral trade after 2010. They do not expect CARICOM as a whole will be prepared to negotiate in the near term, [...] | 2008-07-23 12:56:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD PREL ECON TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN343 | TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO JULY POLITICAL UPDATE [...] (SBU) Much like Washington, the pace in Trinidad and Tobago slows a bit in July and August, due to vacations and school being out. Parliament also will be out of session for August, the lower House already on leave with the Senate to finish its work this week. Despite the somewhat slower pac [...] | 2008-07-29 18:58:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KJUS KCRM TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN355 | GHANA PRESIDENT CELEBRATES EMANCIPATION DAY IN T&T [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President of Ghana John Agyekum Kufuor visited Port of Spain July 31-August 1 to participate in Trinidad and Tobago's Emancipation Day events. The GOTT laid out the red carpet, with Prime Minister Manning, Foreign Affairs Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon and the bulk of the rest of th [...] | 2008-08-05 18:52:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ENRG TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN362 | DEFENSE MINISTERIALS OF THE AMERICAS - TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO [...] (SBU) The GOTT delegation to the September DMA in Banff, Alberta will be led by National Security Minister Martin Joseph. Joseph will be accompanied by Chief of Defense Staff Brigadier General Edmund Dillon, Washington D.C. Defense Attache Lt. Col Anthony Phillips-Spencer, High Commissioner to [...] | 2008-08-07 15:45:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ECON MARR MOPS PREL TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN374 | WORKING TO END TV PIRACY IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO? [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Officials from the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) met with a CBS International representative and EconOff to discuss the illegal broadcast of a CBS affiliate by T&T's major cable operator, Flow. While TATT indicated its interest in assisting in this m [...] | 2008-08-14 11:04:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN377 | CLOSER TIES UNDER DISCUSSION AS REGIONAL LEADERS MEET [...] (U) Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Prime Minister Stevenson King of St. Lucia and President Bharat Jagdeo of Guyana joined Prime Minister Tillman Thomas of Grenada and Prime Minister Patrick Manning in Port of Spain August 14 to discuss regional issues. Durin [...] | 2008-08-15 19:11:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN378 | CLOSER TIES UNDER DISCUSSION AS REGIONAL LEADERS MEET [...] (U) Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Prime Minister Stevenson King of St. Lucia and President Bharat Jagdeo of Guyana joined Prime Minister Tillman Thomas of Grenada and Prime Minister Patrick Manning in Port of Spain August 14 to discuss regional issues. Durin [...] | 2008-08-15 19:16:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN387 | REGIONAL INTEGRATION: THE JOINT DECLARATION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-26 17:45:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN388 | REGIONAL INTEGRATION: THE JOINT DECLARATION [...] (SBU) An MFA source passed us the "Joint Declaration on Collaboration towards the achievement of the Single Economy and Political Integration among Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago" signed August 14 in Port of Spain (text in para four). [...] | 2008-08-26 17:54:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN440 | NEW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE'S FIRST THREE MONTHS IN OFFICE [...] (SBU) Summary: Although 2008 murders in Trinidad & Tobago will easily surpass last year's record of almost 400, newly appointed Acting Commissioner of Police James Philbert has brought some cautious optimism to the struggle to instill a sense of societal security. Early in his tenure, this c [...] | 2008-09-29 12:51:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM SNAR PGOV ASEC TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN443 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND [...] (SBU) Embassy Port of Spain warmly welcomes your mid-October visit to Trinidad and Tobago. Your trip is an opportunity to heighten bilateral and regional security cooperation, building on last June's Technical Meeting of Military Commanders, Defense Ministerial of the Americas conversations, a [...] | 2008-09-30 13:22:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP MARR MASS PREL PGOV PTER ASEC ECON TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN447 | THE ISLAMIC COMMUNITY IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The extradition this year to the U.S. of three Muslims (one a citizen of T&T and the other two from Guyana) to face trial for an alleged plot against JFK Airport has heightened interest in the state of Islam in Trinidad and Tobago. Variously estimated at 6-10 percent of the pop [...] | 2008-10-02 12:05:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON SCUL PHUM PTER TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN448 | THE ISLAMIC COMMUNITY IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The extradition this year to the U.S. of three Muslims (one a citizen of T&T and the other two from Guyana) to face trial for an alleged plot against JFK Airport has heightened interest in the state of Islam in Trinidad and Tobago. Variously estimated at 6-10 percent of the pop [...] | 2008-10-02 12:05:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON SCUL PHUM PTER TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN474 | DOD DEPUTY SECRETARY ENGLAND AND USSOUTHCOM MILITARY DEPUTY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England and SouthCom Military Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Glenn Spears visited Trinidad and Tobago October 14-15. They held several meetings, highlighted by a lengthy second day session with the Prime Minister. Agreement was reached t [...] | 2008-10-23 12:12:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MASS SNAR KCRM TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN499 | GOTT SEEKS US APPROVAL WITH LEGISLATION ON CHILD [...] (U) With the October 15 proclamation of Trinidad and Tobago's new International Child Abduction Act, 2008, the GOTT believes that they are now fully compliant with The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and will seek international approval of their ascension [...] | 2008-11-10 11:08:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA CACS TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN5 | PM MANNING REITERATES TT'S POSITION ON PETROCARIBE [...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Patrick Manning reiterated January 2 that Trinidad and Tobago is unlikely to become fully involved in PetroCaribe, and continues to prefer the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) to Hugo Chavez' Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA). This was in resp [...] | 2008-01-04 18:59:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EPET PREL VE TT |
08PORTOFSPAIN501 | CBS PARAMOUNT REACHES DEAL WITH FLOW [...] (SBU) In an ongoing effort to legitimize its content, Trinidad and Tobago's major cable TV provider Flow recently purchased the rights to all news, public affairs, entertainment, and sports content owned by CBS Paramount. Flow now holds the non-exclusive rights to broadcast these shows in Tri [...] | 2008-11-10 17:47:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN523 | STRENGTHENING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Port of Spain collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice to provide T&T law enforcement personnel with hands-on IPR crime scene training. During a two-day INL-funded workshop, participants practiced search and seizure techniques and discussed local IPR enforcement [...] | 2008-11-18 09:42:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR KCRM TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN527 | SLOW PROGRESS ON T&T'S NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Although Trinidad and Tobago's leadership has made a variety of public statements calling attention to climate change, the country still lacks a clear strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The recent creation of a dedicated climate change unit within the Ministry of Plan [...] | 2008-11-18 18:40:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV KGHG ENRG TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN535 | AMBASSADORS TO THE CARIBBEAN DISCUSS HIV/AIDS AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At the Seventh Annual Chiefs of Mission Conference on HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean, eight U.S. Ambassadors discussed the future of U.S. regional assistance in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Focusing on the Partnership Compacts envisaged under PEPFAR II legislation, the Ambassadors as [...] | 2008-11-24 17:24:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KHIV EAID PREL OVIP TBIO KPAO TD XL |
08PORTOFSPAIN546 | A VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES: THE TRINIDAD ECONOMY AS REFLECTED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: While not completely scientific, information provided in visa interviews opens a window on the local economy. Recognizing the limitations of such information, but also its worth, the Embassy conducted a study involving 218 randomly chosen visa applicants. The data revealed incom [...] | 2008-12-01 17:32:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD PREL ECON CVIS TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN550 | T&T ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER CALLS FOR BALANCED DEVELOPMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Environmental expert Dr. John Agard, in recent remarks, called for a greater balance between economic development, environmental safety and a healthy society. He praised the increased transparency and public engagement stemming from environmental legislation passed in 2000-2001, [...] | 2008-12-02 12:41:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON EINV ETRD TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN552 | INSULATED BUT NOT IMMUNE FROM GLOBAL SLOWDOWN, TRINIDAD AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Trinidad and Tobago has avoided financial contagion but is feeling the impact of weak demand for its commodities. Two months after the GOTT delivered a record US$8 billion budget premised on oil at $70 per barrel and natural gas at $4 per MMBTU netback, Prime Minister Manning a [...] | 2008-12-02 17:35:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EPET PGOV TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN569 | Changes at Trinidad's Environmental Management Authority [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite a reduction in its authority to regulate quarries, the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) continues enforcement efforts to protect Trinidad's water bodies from quarry impact. Dave McIntosh will end his term as CEO of EMA on December 15, 2008. He will be replaced by [...] | 2008-12-12 22:24:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EIND EINV TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN576 | TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] (SBU) Trinidad and Tobago is not known as a safe haven for terrorists or terrorist organizations. However, due to lack of border control, a lengthy judicial process, limited law enforcement resources, and occasional contacts by persons within T&T with outside radical elements, T&T is not imm [...] | 2008-12-18 17:02:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCRM PTER ASEC TD |
08PORTOFSPAIN6 | PM MANNING REITERATES TT'S POSITION ON PETROCARIBE [...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Patrick Manning reiterated January 2 that Trinidad and Tobago is unlikely to become fully involved in PetroCaribe, and continues to prefer the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) to Hugo Chavez' Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA). This was in resp [...] | 2008-01-04 19:08:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EPET PREL VE TT |
08PORTOFSPAIN88 | TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: GOVERNMENT TAKES CASTRO'S [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Foreign Ministry noted in an official February 19 statement that the resignation of Fidel Castro would not affect the cordial relations between TT and Cuba. The communique noted Cuban assistance to Trinidad and "saluted" Castro, but was measured in tone. Speaking on Februa [...] | 2008-02-21 14:33:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CU TD |
08PRAGUE104 | CZECHS CONCUR - ABKHAZIA IS NOT KOSOVO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-15 16:45:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL GG RU YI EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE112 | CZECH REPUBLIC: ALL CONFLICTED ABOUT NUCLEAR ENERGY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: It is difficult to imagine how the Czech Republic will meet its future electricity demand AND new EU CO2 emissions cuts without expanding its nuclear power plants. At the same time, nuclear energy is arguably the one issue that could cause the Green Party to walk and [...] | 2008-02-20 13:07:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ECON PGOV PREL EZ |
08PRAGUE117 | CZECH REPUBLIC: KEEP THEM ON THE IPR WATCH LIST [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION: Post recommends the Czech Republic remain on the Watch List for the 2008 Special 301 review for reasons stated in ref A. Since being placed on the Watch List during the January 22 Out-of-Cycle Review, the Czechs have made little progress in implementing their [...] | 2008-02-21 15:42:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD ECON PGOV EZ |
08PRAGUE125 | CZECHS SHARE USG PERSPECTIVE ON CASTRO'S [...] (SBU) Czech MFA officials in the Department of the Americas and the Department of Human Rights and Transition Policy, confirmed and thanked Embassy officials for our points on the current situation in Cuba. On February 19, the Czech MFA released a statement (similar to Secretary Rice's subseq [...] | 2008-02-25 15:28:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CU EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE126 | PRAGUE - U.S. HELSINKI COMMISSION DELEGATION MEETS KEY [...] (U) Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) and Congressman Alcee Hastings (D-FL),the Co-Chairman and Chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, respectively, led a congressional delegation to Prague from February 18-20. The delegation, which also included Congresswoman Louise McIntosh-Slaughter (D [...] | 2008-02-25 15:52:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV OSCE PREL EZ |
08PRAGUE138 | CUBA: CZECHS SHARE US POSITION ON EU COMMISSIONER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-29 12:43:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CU EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE162 | EU GAERC: CZECH COMMENTS IN ADVANCE OF THE MARCH [...] (SBU) Summary: Emboff met with Anna Sykova, Deputy Director of the Czech MFA Department of Common Foreign and Security Policy prior to the March 10-11 EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC). Of note were her comments on Kosovo, Afghanistan, Syria and Zimbabwe. While Sykova [...] | 2008-03-07 14:44:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EUN EZ EG PGOV PREL AF SY ZI SR |
08PRAGUE174 | CZECH DCM WILL ATTEND MARCH 14 BEIRUT CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-13 14:04:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PREF PTER MASS PARM LE EZ SY EUN |
08PRAGUE175 | CZECHS PLAN TO SUPPORT EU STATEMENT ON IRAN'S [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-13 14:05:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EUN EZ IR KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL |
08PRAGUE202 | CHILD ABDUCTION: NEW CENTRAL AUTHORITY DIRECTOR DISCUSSES [...] CG met March 19, 2008, with the new head of the Czech Office for International Legal Protection of Children (the Czech Central Authority or CCA),Lenka Pavlova. Pavlova was previously a lawyer in private general practice with a focus on family law. She said she applied for her present positi [...] | 2008-03-25 06:34:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC CMGT PREL EZ |
08PRAGUE206 | CZECH COMMENTS IN ADVANCE OF THE MARCH 28-29 [...] (SBU) Summary: Emboff met with Slavomir Goga and Magdalena Janesova, Desk Officers in the MFA's Department of Common Foreign and Security Policy, to discuss Czech views prior to the March 28-29 Gymnich. They were supportive of the USG positions in reftel. Both officials confirmed that Foreign [...] | 2008-03-28 11:55:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EUN EZ EG PGOV PREL |
08PRAGUE223 | CZECHS STRETCHED BY AFGHANISTAN AND UNLIKELY TO DO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-08 13:16:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PREF IZ EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE254 | CZECH GOVERNMENT POSITION ON CLIMATE CHANGE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Climate change will be an issue of key significance during the Czech EU presidency beginning January 2009, even though the three-party governing coalition is not yet in lockstep on the issue. The government's official position generally supports the European Commiss [...] | 2008-04-24 14:56:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ENRG ECON PGOV EZ |
08PRAGUE257 | CZECH COMMENTS IN ADVANCE OF THE APRIL EU GAERC [...] (SBU) Summary: Emboff met with Katerina Sequensova, Deputy Director of the Czech MFA Department of Common Foreign and Security Policy prior to the April 29 EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC). Of note were her comments on the Balkans, Zimbabwe and Burma. Although Iran h [...] | 2008-04-25 15:52:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EUN EZ EG PGOV PREL |
08PRAGUE263 | CZECH REPUBLIC: SPECIAL 301 DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-29 09:37:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD ECON PGOV EZ |
08PRAGUE264 | CZECH REPUBLIC: EIGHTH VISIT OF THE STATUS OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-29 13:11:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MASS MARR EZ |
08PRAGUE274 | CZECHS NOT COMPETING FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-05 13:43:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL UNHCR EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE285 | CZECHS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF BURMA, [...] (U) The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on May 5 that the Czech government will provide 2.5M crowns (just over 150,000 USD) in humanitarian assistance for the International Red Cross to respond to the devastation of cyclone Nagris in Burma. The Czech NGO People in Need (PIN) is al [...] | 2008-05-07 15:44:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM BM EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE298 | CZECHS WILL PARTICIPATE IN JUNE CONFERENCE FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-14 15:04:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE305 | CZECH UPDATE: ACTIVITIES COMMEMORATING DAY OF [...] (SBU) As noted in our May 5 update (ref B),the Czech government and several Czech NGOs promote human rights in Cuba throughout the year. This month Embassy Prague and the Czechs have engaged on several fronts. The Embassy has scheduled and publicized a showing and discussion of the film "Da [...] | 2008-05-19 13:22:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PHUM PGOV CU EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE306 | CZECH REPUBLIC PUBLICLY PRAISES ARAB LEAGUE [...] (U) On May 14 the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement on the recent violence in Lebanon. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic condemns the attempts to solve the constitutional crisis in Lebanon in a violent way and appeals to all parties concer [...] | 2008-05-19 15:55:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV LE SY IR EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE321 | PRAGUE CONSULAR ROUNDUP - JAN/MAY 2008 [...] Visa waiver negotiations culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Washington, and initial objections from the European Commission have abated. DHS visited to conduct a country review and to discuss implementing arrangements. The Department is leading the negotiation [...] | 2008-05-27 13:39:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CVIS CMGT EZ |
08PRAGUE33 | CZECH REPUBLIC: SPECIAL 301 OUT-OF-CYCLE REVIEW [...] (SBU) The Ambassador contacted Deputy Prime Minister Vondra by phone January 22 to inform the USG decision to place the Czech Republic on the Special 301 Watch List. Vondra was aware of the issue and did not seem surprised by the news, although it was clear he was not seized with the issue, wh [...] | 2008-01-22 15:38:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD ECON PGOV EZ |
08PRAGUE334 | CORRECTED COPY - CZECH REPUBLIC: FY2006 B VISA VALIDATION [...] According to our latest B1/B2 validation study, 0.6 percent of Czechs issued B1/B2 visas between October 1, 2005 and September 30, 2006 were confirmed as remaining in the United States illegally as of November 2007. An additional 0.7 percent were currently in the United States legally on a lon [...] | 2008-06-04 15:36:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CVIS KFRD ASEC EZ |
08PRAGUE346 | CZECHS NON-COMMITAL ON IOM DIRECTOR GENERAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-10 15:54:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PREF SMIG AORC EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE350 | CZECHS ATTENDING JUNE 23 CONFERENCE ON LEBANON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-11 09:46:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PGOV PREL PHUM LE UNRWA EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE364 | CZECHS TO DECIDE ON IOM DIRECTOR GENERAL AFTER [...] (SBU) Czech Ministry of Interior official, Pavla Fridrichova, will travel to Geneva tomorrow, June 17, to represent the GOCR at the June 18 election for Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Fridrichova stated that the Czechs have decided to wait until they h [...] | 2008-06-16 09:07:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PREF SMIG AORC EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE380 | BEHIND THE NUMBERS: THE CHANGING DRUG SITUATION IN THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Czech parliament is considering changes to its drug legislation. The proposed changes and other recent developments have raised concerns that official anti-drug efforts are failing to keep pace with rising demand caused by greater affluence, lower drug costs, and changing [...] | 2008-06-20 11:10:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR ETRD ECON PGOV EZ |
08PRAGUE381 | OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION MEETING: EMBASSY PRAGUE INPUT [...] (U) Post is providing the following points in response to Reftel request for information on host government's record on matters of basic freedoms and human rights for this fall's HDIM Conference: 2. (SBU) The Czech Republic has a strong record of promoting human rights and basic freedoms [...] | 2008-06-20 11:11:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PHUM OSCE PREL |
08PRAGUE384 | CZECH THINKING ON UPCOMING EU PRESIDENCY - PART II [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 12-13 State EUR/ERA Office Director Bill Lucas met with a variety of Czech officials preparing for the January 2009 Czech EU Presidency. Czech officials covered the waterfront - from their very broad vision of what they hope to accomplish by next June, to the specifics o [...] | 2008-06-20 17:45:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EUN EZ EG PGOV PREL |
08PRAGUE401 | DASD GETZ VISIT TO PRAGUE [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 9 2008, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Colleen Getz visited Prague for meetings with Czech MoD and MFA officials to discuss ongoing and future Czech contributions to coalitions in Afghanistan and Iraq. The meeting provided a good opportunity to review the [...] | 2008-06-26 06:53:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR MASS NATO AF EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE416 | CZECH SUPPORT FOR KOSOVO [...] (SBU) Czech MFA desk officer for Kosovo, Josef Zrzavecky, who just returned from the International Steering Group meeting in Kosovo, informed Emboff that the GOCR plans to actively engage at the July 11 European Commission-sponsored donors conference in Brussels on July 11. The Czechs plan to [...] | 2008-07-01 14:54:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV UN UNMIK YI KPKO KV EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE44 | CZECH REPUBLIC'S AMBITIOUS STRUCTURAL REFORM AGENDA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Czech Finance Minister Miroslav Kalousek, during a January 24 meeting with the Ambassador, previewed the next set of planned economic reforms. Following the 2007 passage of the public finance reform bill, the government announced its intention to submit a pension re [...] | 2008-01-25 15:13:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV PGOV EZ |
08PRAGUE442 | CZECH PARTICIPATION AT UNGA - NOT FINALIZED [...] (SBU) Czech MFA Deputy Director of the UN Department, David Cervenka, informed EmbOff that Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg will attend the 63rd UN General Assembly (UNGA). The MFA is still awaiting confirmation regarding the participation of Head of Government, Prime Minister Mirek Topol [...] | 2008-07-10 15:07:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE449 | CZECHS WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDACIES FOR UNIVERSAL POSTAL [...] (U) On June 24, 2008 Post delivered reftel demarche to the Czech Foreign Ministry Director Pavel Kafka and to Eduard Prandstetter, the Director of the Postal Services Regulations Department at the Czech Telecommunications Office. Prandstetter, who will be attending the UPU Congress, said that [...] | 2008-07-16 10:06:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC ECON ETRD WTRO EZ |
08PRAGUE453 | CZECHS MIRROR USG PERSPECTIVE ON BURMA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-16 14:03:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID BM EUN EZ |
08PRAGUE488 | CZECH RESPONSE ON OSCE DIALOGUE [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 25, Emboffs delivered reftel demarche to Czech Director of Human Rights and Transition Policy, Gabriela Dlouha. Dlouha noted that the Czechs are prepared for and engaged in the upcoming OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM). Emboff also raised the reftel [...] | 2008-07-29 07:08:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EZ KDEM OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL |
08PRAGUE5 | CZECHS - WORKING WITHIN EU TO RECOGNIZE FORMATION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-03 13:51:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KMPI LE SY EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE528 | CZECHS HIGHLIGHT CONCERNS ABOUT NEO-NAZI HATE [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 25, Emboffs delivered Ref. C demarche to Czech Director of Human Rights and Transition Policy, Gabriela Dlouha. Dlouha noted concerns raised by several domestic and international NGOs with the Czech MFA about neo-Nazi content, which is allowed on U.S.-hosted websites [...] | 2008-08-07 15:21:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE545 | CZECH RESPONSE ON BURMA DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) Czech MFA Burma Desk officer, Hana Flanderova, thanked us for our details on the additional U.S. sanctions outlined in the JADE Act of 2008. She commented that the Czech focus is currently on humanitarian assistance in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. The MFA has already provided 10.6M crow [...] | 2008-08-15 16:44:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREF PGOV BM EZ EUN |
08PRAGUE551 | CZECH REPUBLIC SUPPORTS CREATING NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-18 15:49:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL AORC ETTC EZ |
08PRAGUE574 | CZECH REPUBLIC: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN [...] (SBU) We delivered reftel non-paper and demarche August 21 to Financial Analytical Unit (FAU) Head Karel Korynta and FAU expert Jaromir Neuzil. We also shared the non-paper August 22 with Pavel Klucky, Director of the MFA Non-Proliferation Office. There was no substantive response. Graber [...] | 2008-08-22 15:51:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN EZ |
08PRAGUE586 | CZECHS WILL NOT ATTEND MONROVIA DEVELOPMENT [...] (SBU) Summary: No one from the Czech Republic will attend the Monrovia Development Ministers Meeting due to other priorities, including preparations for the upcoming Czech EU presidency. The GOCR concentrates its assistance on ten long-term priority countries -- including Iraq and Afghanist [...] | 2008-08-29 06:20:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL EZ EU |
08PRAGUE619 | UPDATE ON CZECH RESPONSE TO IPR VIOLATIONS AT [...] (SBU) Summary: Czech authorities have made significant progress in disrupting the sale of pirated materials at the roughly 50 outdoor markets that dot the German and Austrian borders. From January to July of this year, Czech authorities seized and destroyed pirated goods worth over USD 100 mi [...] | 2008-09-19 14:33:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD ECON PGOV EZ |
08PRAGUE622 | CZECHS WILL NOT ATTEND EXPORT CONTROL CONFERENCE [...] (SBU) On August 29, Post delivered reftel demarche to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Export Licensing Administration Office. On September 19, the Ministry officially informed us that no one from the Ministry will attend the conference. Graber [...] | 2008-09-22 07:59:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETTC KSTC PARM PREL EZ |
08PRAGUE624 | CZECHS WILL ATTEND THE COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES [...] (SBU) On September 18,2008 Post delivered reftel demarche to the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),United Nations Department's Deputy Director David Cervenka. On September 22, the Ministry informed us that the Czech Delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Jan Kohout will attend the C [...] | 2008-09-22 17:58:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL UNGA EZ |
08PRAGUE632 | CZECH REPUBLIC: RESPONSE TO INVITATION TO NOVEMBER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-26 15:43:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC EZ |
08PRAGUE637 | CZECH REPUBLIC: SOLICITING POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS [...] (SBU) We delivered reftel demarche September 30 to MFA South and South East Europe Officer Josef Zrzavecky and MFA Development Officer Jana Korbelova. Zrzavecky confirmed that the Czechs pledged four million Euros over four years at the July 11 Kosovo Donors' Conference (one million per year). [...] | 2008-10-01 15:49:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EFIN EINV PREL EZ |
08PRAGUE683 | CZECH REPUBLIC: GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS [...] (SBU) Summary: The Czech Republic has so far escaped the worst of the global financial crisis. The conservative Czech banks remain relatively healthy, with significant capital and liquidity, despite disruptions to the interbank lending and government bond markets. The global crisis is, howeve [...] | 2008-10-29 16:59:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON PREL EZ |
08PRAGUE723 | CZECH REPUBLIC: RESPONSE TO THE DEMARCHE TO THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-19 14:26:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP ENRG ETTC MNUC PARM TRGY EZ |
08PRAGUE724 | CZECH REPUBLIC: DEMARCHE RESPONSE TO GLOBAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-19 14:31:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP PARM PINR PINS EZ |
08PRAGUE726 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-20 13:10:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KOMC ETTC EZ |
08PRAGUE733 | CZECH RESPONSE: ACTION REQUEST: DELIBERATION BY [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3-4. 2. (SBU) The regional FAS officer and EconOffs delivered reftel demarche to Environment Ministry Director of Sustainable Energy and Transport Vladimir Vlk and First Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ivo Hlavac on November 25. We also [...] | 2008-11-26 17:39:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KGHG EAGR SENV ENRG TRGY EZ |
08PRAGUE734 | CZECH RESPONSE: UPDATE AND ACTION REQUEST ON [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) The regional FAS officer and EconOff delivered reftel demarche November 25 to First Deputy Agriculture Minister Ivo Hlavac. Hlavac agreed that food security is an important issue but had two concerns. First he asked whether [...] | 2008-11-26 17:52:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON ETRD TBIO EAID PGOV EZ |
08PRAGUE74 | FIFTH VISIT OF STATUS OF FORCES NEGOTIATION TEAM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Ambassador Jackson McDonald and an interagency delegation met with representatives of the Czech Government in Prague to continue negotiations on a supplemental Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) on January 27-30 and on the Ballistic Missile Defense Agreement on Janua [...] | 2008-02-06 08:26:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MASS MARR EZ |
08PRAGUE755 | CZECH COMMENTS IN ADVANCE OF THE DECEMBER EU GAERC [...] (SBU) Summary: Emboff spoke with Magdalena Janesova of the Czech MFA Department of Common Foreign and Security Policy prior to the December 8-9 EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC). Of note were her comments on: the Middle East, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Pakista [...] | 2008-12-08 09:22:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EUN EZ EG PGOV PREL ZL IS |
08PRAGUE767 | CZECH RESPONSE: DEMARCHE - U.S. POSITION ON IEA [...] (SBU) We delivered reftel demarche on the IEA 2009-10 budget December 11 to MFA Department of Multilateral Economic Relations Director Pavel Kafka and Ministry of Industry and Trade Power Director Roman Portuzak. There was no immediate response. On December 12, we received an e-mail from Petr [...] | 2008-12-12 15:04:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EZ |
08PRAGUE789 | OVERVIEW OF CZECH NUCLEAR PROGRAM [...] (SBU) Summary: The Czech nuclear industry sector offers significant opportunities for U.S. business, especially if a possible tender for the construction of two (possibly four) new reactors goes forward. Currently, the Czech Republic's two commercial nuclear power stations account for 30 perc [...] | 2008-12-19 14:48:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO EZ |
08PRAGUE793 | CZECH REPUBLIC: RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON NUCLEAR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-23 09:27:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP ENRG ETTC MNUC PARM TRGY EZ |
08PRAGUE794 | CZECH REPUBLIC: RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON GLOBAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-23 09:28:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PTER PREL EZ |
08PRAIA147 | CAPE VERDE RESPONSE TO DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE CUBAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-20 15:32:00 | Embassy Praia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PHUM PREL KPAO SOCI CU CV |
08PRETORIA1053 | SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK TALKS TOUGH ON INFLATION [...] (SBU) Summary: Inflation continues to rise in South Africa. Food and fuel prices are the major culprits, but there are signs that inflationary pressures are becoming generalized. South African Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni advocates tighter monetary policy, even though the economy is [...] | 2008-05-19 13:02:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN SF |
08PRETORIA1165 | THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC): BACK TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) dominates broadcast media in South Africa, reaching 78% of radio listeners and 74% of TV viewers daily. It is currently engulfed in a battle for political control between the supporters of current South African President Thabo Mbe [...] | 2008-06-02 14:43:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CVIS PTER PHUM KPAO KDEM SF |
08PRETORIA1186 | ELECTRICITY CRISIS STALLS COEGA ALUMINUM SMELTER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The long-time government-championed aluminum smelter at Coega in the Eastern Cape is the highest profile casualty of South Africa's power crisis. The SAG is disappointed and still in denial over the postponement - and potential permanent loss - of its biggest greenfield project i [...] | 2008-06-04 14:04:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET EMIN EWWT EIND EINV SENV SF |
08PRETORIA1216 | BILATERAL ENERGY COOPERATION - MODELING AND MORE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bilateral cooperation on energy modeling as a key aspect of planning for electricity supply and demand is proceeding. Meanwhile, Post raised energy cooperation, both in energy modeling and in nuclear energy, at the Embassy's Annual Bilateral Forum discussions on May 29, 2008. T [...] | 2008-06-06 11:30:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ECON KNNP EPET EINV SENV SF |
08PRETORIA122 | CODEL JOHNSON VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA, JANUARY 9-12, 2008 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Infrastructure Chairman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) led a nine-member congressional delegation of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (including one member from the Energy and Commerce Committee) on a fact-finding mission to [...] | 2008-01-18 13:07:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP EAIR PGOV PINR PREL SENV SF |
08PRETORIA1276 | JOINT DECLARATION: GOVERNMENT OF REPUBLIC OF [...] The SAG hosted a meeting of special envoys and diplomatic representatives in South Africa from June 9-10, 2008 (SEPTEL). Prior to this session, representatives of the Republic of Burundi and the Palipehutu-FNL released a Joint Declaration upon their arrival on June 8, 2008. Text follows. [...] | 2008-06-11 15:25:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KDEM BY SF |
08PRETORIA1283 | REVISED PROGRAMME OF ACTION TO FURTHER THE BURUNDI [...] The SAG hosted a meeting of special envoys and diplomatic representatives in South Africa from June 9-10, 2008 (SEPTEL). Prior to this session, The SAG distributed a revised program of action to further the Burundi peace process. Text follows: 2. Begin text: Revised programme of acti [...] | 2008-06-12 14:47:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KDEM BY SF |
08PRETORIA1288 | ESKOM SAYS OUTAGES POSSIBLE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: State power supplier Eskom repeated its mea culpa and way forward themes in a business forum, admitting that there is still substantial risk of load-shedding during this southern hemisphere winter. Eskom called for consumers to implement ten percent reduction in use through con [...] | 2008-06-12 15:31:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EMIN EPET SENV BEXP AMGT SF |
08PRETORIA1339 | SPECIAL ENVOYS BURUNDI - MAGALIESBURG DECLARATION [...] The SAG hosted a meeting of special envoys and diplomatic representatives in South Africa from June 9-10, 2008 (SEPTEL). After this session, the SAG distributed the Magaliesburg Declaration on the Burundi Peace Process. Text follows: 2. Begin text: Magaliesburg Declaration on the Bur [...] | 2008-06-19 14:43:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KDEM BY SF |
08PRETORIA1340 | SPECIAL ENVOYS BURUNDI - MAGALIESBURG COMMUNIQUE - [...] The SAG hosted a meeting of special envoys and diplomatic representatives in South Africa from June 9-10, 2008 (SEPTEL). After this session, the SAG distributed the Magaliesburg Communique on the Burundi Peace Process. Text follows: 2. Begin text: Magaliesburg Communique on the Burun [...] | 2008-06-19 14:45:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KDEM BY SF |
08PRETORIA1387 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-06-26 11:34:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA1388 | SOLICITING SUPPORT FOR DRAFT TEXT UNSCR TO RENEW [...] (SBU) Econ OMS Larry Johnson presented reftel draft text to South African Department of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director UN Security Council Llia du Buisson on June 26, 2008. The South African Government provided no immediate response. 2. (U) AmEmb Pretoria POC is Deputy Econ Counselor B [...] | 2008-06-26 13:02:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER UNSC SF |
08PRETORIA1392 | SPECIAL ENVOYS BURUNDI [...] (SBU) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified. Not for Internet Distribution. 2. (SBU) The second meeting of Special Envoys on Burundi was held in Magaliesberg, South Africa June 9-10, 2008. The SAG Minister of Safety and Security, Charles Nqakula, hosted this meeting along with the SAG [...] | 2008-06-26 13:23:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KDEM BY SF |
08PRETORIA1396 | SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL BERMAN'S JULY 1-6 VISIT TO [...] (SBU) I warmly welcome the visit of your delegation to South Africa. My staff and I stand ready to do everything we can to make your trip a success. You are visiting South Africa at a particularly interesting time, only seven months after Jacob Zuma defeated incumbent Thabo Mbeki as leader of [...] | 2008-06-26 15:38:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP AMGT PREL PGOV SF |
08PRETORIA1428 | YOUNG SOUTH AFRICANS IDENTIFIED FOR MAKTOUM FOUNDATION [...] (SBU) Post identified the following five young Muslim entrepreneurs and leaders in South Africa for the Maktoum Foundation Entrepreneurs Conference as tasked in reftel: - Nazmeera Moola. Moola is Head of Macro Strategy at Macquarie First South. She was selected South African Economist of th [...] | 2008-07-01 10:20:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV PREL SF |
08PRETORIA1431 | ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR UN 1267 SANCTIONS AND [...] (SBU) Econ OMS Larry Johnson presented reftel demarche to South African Department of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director UN Security Council Llia du Buisson on July 1, 2008. The South African Government provided no immediate response. 2. (U) AmEmb Pretoria POC is Deputy Econ Counselor Bruce [...] | 2008-07-01 13:05:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER UNSC SF |
08PRETORIA1585 | DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES AND [...] (U) Deputy Econ Counselor Bruce Neuling delivered reftel nonpaper to South African Department of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director UN Security Council Ilia du Buisson on July 17, 2008. The South African Government provided no immediate response. 2. (U) AmEmb Pretoria POC is Deputy Econ Cou [...] | 2008-07-21 10:54:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP EFIN PARM IR |
08PRETORIA1595 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-07-22 07:44:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA1624 | Safety in South African Mines - a Moral Imperative [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Persistent fatalities in South African mines (increasing to 221 in 2007 from 199 in the prior year) have galvanized industry, government, and labor into taking a harder look at the way safety is communicated and implemented on mines. Both Anglo American and Gold Fields, the thi [...] | 2008-07-25 08:11:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN EPET ENRG EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA1634 | Donor Coordination on Health Issues [...] (SBU) Summary: Health Minister Manto Tshabalala Msimang (Minister) at a recent high-level Annual Donor Consultation Meeting stressed that the national Department of Health (DOH) must coordinate donor efforts in the health arena in order to ensure equitable allocation of resources across provi [...] | 2008-07-25 14:45:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SOCI TBIO SENV EAID PGOV KHIV KSCA SF |
08PRETORIA1667 | ANSAC SODA ASH IMPORTS AT RISK [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: American National Soda Ash Corporation (ANSAC) CEO John Andrews told Ambassador that the company was going to reduce soda ash shipments to customers in South Africa because of uncertainty related to its on-going competition case and its separate application to the Department of [...] | 2008-07-30 09:01:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EMIN SF |
08PRETORIA1682 | SOUTH AFRICAN ATTENDANCE AT UNGA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-30 15:33:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA SF |
08PRETORIA1751 | ESKOM AVOIDS LOAD-SHEDDING - FOR NOW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: South African state power utility Eskom has managed to avoid load-shedding this Southern Hemisphere winter, but still faces short and long-term shortfalls in power generation and distribution capacity. The power crisis - which reached its height with significant mine closures i [...] | 2008-08-08 12:03:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EMIN EPET SENV BEXP AMGT SF |
08PRETORIA1791 | FAA INTERNATIONAL AVIATION SAFETY ASSESSMENT CONSULTATION [...] (SBU) Summary. The FAA has successfully concluded formal International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) consultation meetings with the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA),validating South Africa's safety oversight system. Key stakeholders participated in the final outcomes meetin [...] | 2008-08-13 14:38:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAIR SF |
08PRETORIA1831 | SAG DEFENDS ZIMBABWE POLICY IN CODEL BERMAN MEETING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On July 3, 2008, DepForMin Aziz Pahad thanked CODEL Berman for visiting South Africa and expressed appreciation for congressional funding to combat HIV/AIDS and support for legislation removing anti-apartheid activists from the U.S. terrorist list. During a lively and at times [...] | 2008-08-18 13:37:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM OVIP SF ZI |
08PRETORIA1856 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-08-20 08:04:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA1959 | Platinum Group Metals - Rising Star at Risk [...] (SBU) Platinum has been the star performer in the South African mining industry for a number of years. South Africa is the world's number one producer of the platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, rhodium, ruthenium and iridium, while Russia supplies the bulk of the world's palladium. The co [...] | 2008-09-04 12:34:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN EPET ENRG EINV EIND ETRD ELAB SF ZI |
08PRETORIA1968 | CHAVEZ COMES TO TOWN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The historic September 2 state visit of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to South Africa resulted in an excited announcement of energy cooperation agreements. It is not clear that the vague and broad agreements will result in any actual energy cooperation, because there may not [...] | 2008-09-05 12:18:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET EMIN SENV EWWT ELTN SF VE |
08PRETORIA2005 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-09-10 08:03:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA2016 | NEW INVESTMENT PLANS ROBUST IN SPITE OF SLOWING [...] (SBU) Summary: Record levels of new investment spending plans were announced in South Africa in the first six months of 2008. New planned spending by Eskom led the way, but private sector spending plans were also robust. Investment spending will compensate for falling consumer spending and [...] | 2008-09-11 07:17:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EINV SF |
08PRETORIA2128 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-09-26 09:34:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA214 | ESKOM AND MINES: AIMING FOR THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: South Africa's electricity crisis continues unabated. Economists debated the costs of most of the country's mines being shut down for almost one week, as they started to move back into partial production on January 30-31. The government has announced a stabilization plan to ac [...] | 2008-02-01 12:00:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EMIN EPET SENV BEXP MGMT SF MZ BC |
08PRETORIA2144 | SAG SERVICES FALLING SHORT IN SOUTH AFRICA'S [...] Challenges the SAG faces in extending social services to the rural poor were evident on a recent visit to the tiny township of Tigane, in the mostly rural Northwest Province, to observe a community forum between local social workers and government officials. Discussion centered on provision o [...] | 2008-09-29 12:56:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PGOV SF |
08PRETORIA215 | FUEL PRODUCT SUPPLY ADEQUATE - THE MARKET WORKS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Some observers have predicted potential shortfalls in the diesel fuel market as some South Africans respond to the electricity crisis by purchasing generators (Refs and Septel). All fuel product providers and analysts spoken to note that the market is functioning and providing [...] | 2008-02-01 12:01:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET EMIN SENV MGMT SF |
08PRETORIA2165 | SAG ALMOST READY TO SIGN AGREEMENT ON NUCLEAR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-02 08:56:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG TRGY KNNP PREL BEXP IAEA SF |
08PRETORIA217 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-02-01 14:44:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA2174 | SOUTH AFRICA: XENOPHOBIA VICTIMS FACE EVICTION [...] (U) At Camp Akasia sheltering foreigners displaced by xenophobic attacks in May, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) dispatched a private security crew to confiscate army tents from residents, leaving hundreds of men, women, and children without shelter. The action was deplored by UNHCR [...] | 2008-10-02 14:53:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PREF PHUM SF |
08PRETORIA2250 | Palabora Mine - Still Churning Out Copper Next to Kruger [...] (SBU) Palabora mine is South Africa's largest copper mine, producing 148,000 tons of copper per year at its peak in 1998 and about 4.5 million cumulative tons since the start of full production in 1966. The open-pit was one of the world's biggest and lowest cost copper producers but it closed [...] | 2008-10-15 08:10:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN EPET ENRG EINV EIND ETRD SENV SF |
08PRETORIA2310 | SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL LEWIS' NOVEMBER 8-13, 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-22 09:27:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV PREL PGOV SF |
08PRETORIA2316 | SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL LEWIS' NOVEMBER 8-13, 2008 [...] (SBU) Ambassador Bost warmly welcomes the visit of your delegation to South Africa. The Mission stands ready to do everything it can to make your trip a success. You are visiting South Africa at a particularly interesting time, less than two months after Thabo Mbeki resigned as President un [...] | 2008-10-22 14:57:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV PREL PGOV SF |
08PRETORIA2382 | SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS VIEWS ON TIDCA AND TRADE [...] (SBU) Summary: South Africa's business community is pleased that the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) SACU and the U.S. will begin talks under the U.S./SACU Trade, Investment and Development Cooperation Agreement (TIDCA),and hopes that TIDCA can pave the way to a free trade agreement. [...] | 2008-10-31 08:15:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD SF |
08PRETORIA2400 | U.S. OIL FIRM FOREST'S TRAVAILS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: U.S. firm Forest Oil Company's local presence - Forest Exploration International - is struggling to move its production license application out of a three-year regulatory limbo. Forest is frustrated with bureaucratic slowness and/or incompetence. Forest believes that it can pr [...] | 2008-11-03 12:05:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET EMIN EINV SENV SF |
08PRETORIA2401 | ASME NUCLEAR STANDARDS WORKSHOP SUPPORTS WESTINGHOUSE BID [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: U.S. Embassy Pretoria supported the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nuclear Codes and Standards Workshop October 7-9 in Johannesburg, which successfully promoted Westinghouse's bid for significant new nuclear build in South Africa. State power utility Eskom and t [...] | 2008-11-03 12:06:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET EMIN EINV EIND ETRD SF |
08PRETORIA2402 | COLUMBUS STAINLESS STEEL AND ASME NUCLEAR STANDARDS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The U.S. Embassy supported the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nuclear Codes and Standards Workshop in Johannesburg, which successfully promoted Westinghouse's bid for significant new nuclear build in South Africa (septel). Delegates visited Columbus Stainless L [...] | 2008-11-03 12:07:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB SF |
08PRETORIA2403 | Eskom Faces Challenges - Thin Margin and More [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A meeting with new Eskom Chairman Bobby Godsell was a good opportunity to assess the state-of-play in South Africa's power crisis. Godsell's new position is emblematic of Eskom's serious attempts to address a confluence of management gaps that led to last year's load-shedding. [...] | 2008-11-03 12:07:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET EMIN EINV EIND ETRD SF |
08PRETORIA2404 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-11-03 12:24:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA241 | ICANN [...] (SBU) Summary. ICT Officer provided the South African Department of Communications (DOC) with a copy of the talking points regarding the mid-point Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) review (reftel). Post encouraged DOC to provide its comments on ICANN's progress as a pa [...] | 2008-02-07 06:29:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS SF |
08PRETORIA2446 | DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES AND [...] (SBU) Deputy Economic Counselor Bruce Neuling delivered reftel demarche to South African Department of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director UN Security Council Ilia du Buisson on October 28, 2008. The South African Government provided no immediate response. 2. (U) AmEmb Pretoria POC is Deputy [...] | 2008-11-05 16:04:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR GM SF |
08PRETORIA2556 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-11-24 12:14:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA2586 | RIO TINTO TAKES A PAUSE FOR BREATH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Rio Tinto's Africa Office in Johannesburg told Minerals/Energy Officer and Specialist that Rio Tinto was well positioned to withstand the current global commodity downturn given its long-term reserves, technological expertise, and exploration prowess. They were bullish on doing [...] | 2008-11-26 14:24:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN EPET ENRG EINV EIND ETRD SENV SF |
08PRETORIA2654 | ESKOM POSTPONES NEW NUCLEAR BUILD PLANS [...] (SBU) Eskom announced its decision to postpone the development of a second nuclear power plant. The local press reports that a fleet of nuclear power stations, rather than a single one, will probably be built in partnership with suppliers, bringing down the total unit cost. A task team will [...] | 2008-12-06 12:31:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET EMIN EINV EIND ETRD SF |
08PRETORIA2677 | ZIMBABWEAN EXODUS STRAINS SAG BORDER RESOURCES [...] On December 5-6, U.S. and U.K poloffs together with senior CDC and DFID officers traveled to Musina, near the Zimbabwe border. The trip aimed to take stock of growing migrant flows, observe the SAG's capacity to process and protect vulnerable migrants, and assess SAG efforts to contain a rec [...] | 2008-12-10 10:37:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SF |
08PRETORIA271 | TELECOMMUNICATION LIBERALIZATION MOVING AT A [...] (SBU) Summary. ICT Officer met with Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) officials to discuss implementation of the Electronic Communications Act (ECA). Market analysis, licensing, and spectrum management were identified as the main focus for implementation. ICASA ex [...] | 2008-02-11 05:58:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS ETRD USTR SF |
08PRETORIA2730 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-12-18 09:53:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA2732 | SISHEN IRON REFUSES A PAUSE - EXPANSION ON TRACK [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: South Africa's Kumba Iron Ore Mine at Sishen in the Northern Cape Province is gigantic by any scale, boasting a 12.5 kilometer-long open pit. Sishen produces 30 million tons per year, transported by dedicated rail to the Atlantic port at Saldanha (Reftel C). Most of the tonnag [...] | 2008-12-18 12:57:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN EPET ENRG EINV ETRD ELTN SENV SF |
08PRETORIA2733 | HOTAZEL MANGANESE - BIG RESERVES BUT GLOOMY OUTLOOK [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: South Africa's Northern Cape Province possesses significant iron ore (septel) and a remarkable 80 percent of the world's manganese reserves. Like iron ore, manganese is a necessary input to steel-making, but it is used in small quantities, making it vulnerable to the current gl [...] | 2008-12-18 13:50:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN EPET ENRG EINV ETRD ELTN SENV SF |
08PRETORIA306 | NQAKULA FORMALLY PROPOSES FOLDING SCORPIONS INTO [...] (U) Minister for Safety and Security Charles Nqakula proposed before the National Assembly on February 12 that the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Directorate of Special Operations, popularly known as the "Scorpions," and the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Organised Crime Unit be [...] | 2008-02-13 15:35:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ASEC KCRM SF |
08PRETORIA315 | POWER CRUNCH MAJOR CONCERN AT ANNUAL MINING INDABA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The nadir of South Africa's electricity crisis may have passed - when mines were shut-down for lack of electricity guarantees (Ref C),but electricity supply problems will persist for the next four-five years until significant coal-fired power plants come on line. In the interi [...] | 2008-02-14 15:36:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EMIN EPET SENV BEXP AMGT SF |
08PRETORIA323 | DEFUELING THE DRC RESEARCH REACTOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-15 11:55:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TRGY ENRG PREL AORC KNNP IAEA CG SF |
08PRETORIA327 | NOTIFICATION RE AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE NRO [...] (SBU) DCM provided reftel notification to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Deputy Director General Abdul Minty by telephone at 21:50 local (14:50 EST) on 14 February. Minty had no substantive reaction, but expressed appreciation for the information and noted he had seen the CNN coverage of [...] | 2008-02-15 14:07:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TSPA PREL MARR SF |
08PRETORIA351 | OIL AND GAS PATCH FEELS THE BLUES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Oil/gas industry players and observers in South Africa criticize what they perceive as the SAG's arbitrary "taking" of pre-existing rights under exploration and production contracts. However, most are not prepared to "walk", having made significant investment, and are therefore [...] | 2008-02-21 13:09:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET EMIN SENV AMGT SF |
08PRETORIA352 | NOTIFICATION RE ENGAGEMENT OF NRO SATELLITE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-21 13:53:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TSPA PREL MARR SF |
08PRETORIA381 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-02-26 10:15:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA386 | SALDANHA: RED AND GREEN PORT MOVES IRON ORE AND CRUDE OIL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: South Africa's Saldanha Port processes increasing quantities of bulk commodities iron ore and crude oil, aiming to build up its volumes through a significant expansion, given demand for iron ore in China and elsewhere. Development in and around the Western Cape Saldanha Port h [...] | 2008-02-26 12:32:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT ENRG EPET EMIN ELTN SENV SF |
08PRETORIA421 | DEMARCHE ON SOMALI PIRACY DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-29 09:11:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNSC SO SF |
08PRETORIA428 | SOUTH AFRICA OUTLINES NEW BURUNDI PEACE PLAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At a February 22-23 South African Government (SAG)-sponsored seminar, Facilitator Charles Nqakula and Special Envoy Kingsley Mamabolo outlined SAG plans to reinvigorate its Burundi mediation through creation of a "Political Directorate" that would include the Government of Buru [...] | 2008-02-29 17:02:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KDEM BY SF |
08PRETORIA440 | WESTINGHOUSE STILL IN THE GAME AFTER SARKOZY SPLASH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: French President Nicholas Sarkozy led a senior commercial delegation on his state visit to South Africa February 28-29. He succeeded in catalyzing a media campaign of announcements of French cooperation and deals focused on the troubled energy sector, thereby seeking to advanc [...] | 2008-03-04 10:45:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG TRGY BEXP PREL KNNP SF FR |
08PRETORIA454 | SADC-PF DENIED ACCREDIDATION TO OBSERVE ZIMBABWE [...] (SBU) The Government of Zimbabwe has refused to accredit the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) as observers for the March 29 Zimbabwe elections. In an 04 March letter to Pretoria-based regional USAID Director, SADC-PF Secretary General Kasuka Mutukwa reported that the Government of Zimbabwe [...] | 2008-03-05 14:07:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KDEM ZI SF |
08PRETORIA455 | NUCLEAR JSCNEC MEETING POSTPONED AGAIN - HOPE FOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Department of Minerals and Energy (DME) Chief Director: Nuclear informed Embassy that the bilateral Joint Standing Committee on Nuclear Energy Cooperation (JSCNEC) planned for June in South Africa would unfortunately have to be postponed because of the overwhelming distrac [...] | 2008-03-05 16:08:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG TRGY KNNP PREL BEXP SF |
08PRETORIA505 | SOUTH AFRICA'S BLACK MIDDLE CLASS: GROWING FAST, [...] (SBU) Summary: South Africa's black middle class is growing rapidly, but definitions of "middle class" vary widely and the group may be smaller than many assume. Middle class blacks support the economic policies of Thabo Mbeki and have a strong attachment to the ANC. However, they are not [...] | 2008-03-11 14:42:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV SF |
08PRETORIA520 | SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL LED BY SENATOR RICHARD [...] (SBU) I warmly welcome the visit of your delegation to South Africa. My staff and I stand ready to do everything we can to make your trip a success. You are visiting South Africa at a particularly interesting time, only a few months after Jacob Zuma defeated incumbent Thabo Mbeki as leader of [...] | 2008-03-13 10:55:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON OTRA PGOV PREL SENV SF |
08PRETORIA565 | Gold's Glitter is Fading in South Africa [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The South African gold mining industry has not been able to fully capitalize on record gold prices during 2007-2008. Gold mining was disrupted by a number of events, which have cost millions of dollars in lost production and export revenues. First, a power crisis came to a head [...] | 2008-03-18 13:51:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN EPET ENRG EINV EIND ETRD ELAB SF |
08PRETORIA584 | SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL LED BY CONGRESSMAN BARNEY [...] (SBU) I warmly welcome the visit of your delegation to South Africa. My staff and I stand ready to do everything we can to make your trip a success. You are visiting South Africa at a particularly interesting time, only a few months after Jacob Zuma defeated incumbent Thabo Mbeki as leader of [...] | 2008-03-19 14:46:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON OTRA PGOV PREL SENV SF GH CV |
08PRETORIA609 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-03-25 09:44:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA638 | SOUTH AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE TRADE ON THE RISE [...] (U) Summary: Economic ties between South Africa and Mozambique continue to strengthen. Trade between the countries has grown 65 percent since 2004 and the trade relationship is heavily in South Africa's favor. South Africa has been the largest foreign investor in Mozambique for more than a de [...] | 2008-03-28 07:45:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV EPET ENRG PREL MZ SA |
08PRETORIA724 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-04-07 15:43:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA756 | Explosive Growth of Dual TB-HIV Infection in South Africa [...] (U) Summary: South Africa (SA) is experiencing explosive twin epidemics of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB). The HIV epidemic in SA is fuelling the rise of an exploding TB epidemic since individuals infected with HIV are much more susceptible to TB and other serious infections. Poor diagnosi [...] | 2008-04-10 13:16:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SOCI TBIO SENV EAID PGOV KHIV KSCA ZU SF |
08PRETORIA781 | DE BEERS - REFORMED EX-MONOPOLIST AS MARKET LEADER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: De Beers remains committed to South Africa, even as the former diamond cartel company has adopted significant strategic changes and has rationalized its business in South Africa. The diamond company's processing and marketing headquarters is situated in its historical capital [...] | 2008-04-14 14:27:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN ENRG EPET EINV SF |
08PRETORIA840 | PROPOSED LANGUAGE FOR AGREEMENT ON NUCLEAR R&D [...] Action Request in paragraph 5. 2. The Embassy has received diplomatic note FA3/D8 dated April 17, 2008 from the DFA with a proposed change to one paragraph in the IP Annex for the draft US - SA Agreement on Cooperation in R&D in Nuclear Energy. The text of the diplomatic note is as follo [...] | 2008-04-21 13:36:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG TRGY KNNP PREL SF |
08PRETORIA906 | AFRICA ELECTRICITY CONGRESS - LIGHTING THE DARK [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: State power supplier Eskom and the South African Energy Minister used the recent Africa Power & Electricity Congress as yet another opportunity to highlight plans to augment demand side management and increase energy efficiency as short term methods to address the South African [...] | 2008-04-30 09:16:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET EMIN EINV SF |
08PRETORIA937 | DOT DEPUTY SECRETARY VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA, APRIL 12-16, [...] (U) Summary. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Admiral Thomas Barrett led the U.S. delegation to the first African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Transport and Trade Forum in South Africa April 12-16. The delegation met with a wide range of transport sector officials and industry represent [...] | 2008-05-05 12:12:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EAID EAIR ELTN EWWT EIND EINV SF LI KE |
08PRETORIA972 | South Africa: Minerals and Energy Newsletter "THE ASSAY" - [...] (SBU) Introduction: The purpose of this newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, z [...] | 2008-05-08 08:35:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG EMIN EINV EIND ETRD ELAB KHIV SF |
08PRETORIA982 | SAG PREPARES ELECTRICITY SUMMIT AS WAY OUT OF [...] (SBU) Summary. There are big hopes for the South African Government/ANC-convened electricity summit of stake-holders on May 16. Hoped-for outcomes include high-level leadership and consensus on the way forward out of the power crisis, including consensus on power tariffs and the use of load [...] | 2008-05-09 08:53:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET EMIN EINV SF |
08PRETORIA998 | Alarming AIDS Statistics, But Are They Valid? [...] (U) Summary: South African media reported on Sunday May 4 that new HIV statistics attributed to the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) revealed that 2 million more South Africans are HIV-infected than present estimates show. The report also claimed that these statistics are more reliabl [...] | 2008-05-09 15:11:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SOCI TBIO SENV EAID PGOV KHIV KSCA ZU SF |
08PRISTINA103 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting USOP candidates selected for an EXBS-sponsored strategic enforcement tracking training in Gjakova, Kosovo April 7 - April 11, 2008. Post would greatly appreciate Department's expediting this request s [...] | 2008-03-07 09:42:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS |
08PRISTINA128 | KOSOVO: TIP REPORT SUBMISSION PART ONE OF TWO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Post's submission for the Eighth Annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report follows. (Note: On February 17, 2008 the Kosovo Assembly declared Kosovo to be an independent state. On February 18, 2008 the United States recognized and formally established diplomatic relations with [...] | 2008-03-12 16:16:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KJUS KCRM EAID KDEM UNMIK KV PHUM ELAB |
08PRISTINA129 | KOSOVO: TIP REPORT SUBMISSION PART TWO OF TWO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-12 16:16:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KJUS KCRM EAID KDEM UNMIK KV PHUM SMIG |
08PRISTINA167 | CODEL PRICE CONGRATULATES KOSOVO ON ITS [...] (U) Summary: On March 15 Representative David Price (D-NC) led seven members of the House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) on a one-day visit to Pristina, the first congressional delegation to visit Kosovo since its February 17 declaration of independence. the visit reinforced with the [...] | 2008-03-26 13:11:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV OVIP KV |
08PRISTINA216 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for an Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Awareness Workshop in Pristina on June 3 and 4, 2008. 2. (SBU) The se [...] | 2008-05-06 14:27:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA220 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for a Marshall Center Program in Advanced Security Studies from June 26, 2008 to July 6, 2008. The training will be held in Washington, DC, USA. 2. (SBU) T [...] | 2008-05-06 15:45:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA221 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for a Marshall Center Program in Advanced Security Studies from June 26, 2008 to July 6, 2008. The training will be held in Washington, DC, USA. 2. (SBU) T [...] | 2008-05-06 15:45:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA248 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for an Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness Workshop in Pristina on June 3 and 4, 2008. 2. (SBU) The sele [...] | 2008-05-16 16:08:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA252 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for a United States Department of Justice, Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) and American Bar Association (ABA) co-spo [...] | 2008-05-21 09:05:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA265 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for a Counter-terrorism (CT) Fellowship Program training on Civil Military Responses to Terrorism from June 16, 2008 to June 20, 2008. The training will be hel [...] | 2008-05-29 14:17:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA309 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for an Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) training from July 14 to 18, 2008. The training will be held in Pristina, Kosovo and will focus on th [...] | 2008-06-19 07:26:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA312 | KOSOVO: CODEL ENGEL WELCOMES NEW CONSTITUTION [...] (SBU) Summary: Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) led a a delegation to Kosovo June 13-16 to mark the entry into force of Kosovo's new constitution on June 15. Accompanying him on the trip was Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-OH),who visited Kosovo for the first time, and a prominent group of Kosovar-American bus [...] | 2008-06-20 14:06:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP PREL PGOV PINR EAID KV |
08PRISTINA325 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for English Language Training starting on/about July 16, 2008 for 20 weeks. The training will be held in San Antonio, TX. 2. (SBU) The selected candidates [...] | 2008-06-26 09:16:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA326 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina,s candidates for the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) training on Balkan Police Training Leadership from July 29-31, 2008. The training will b [...] | 2008-06-26 09:17:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA327 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for English Language Training starting on/about July 16, 2008 for 20 weeks. The training will be held in San Antonio, TX. 2. (SBU) The selected candidates [...] | 2008-06-26 12:32:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA328 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for an Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) training on Targeting Risk Management from September 15 to 19, 2008. The training will be held in Pristin [...] | 2008-06-26 12:32:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA343 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for an Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) training on Targeting Risk Management from September 15 to 19, 2008. The training will be held in Pristin [...] | 2008-07-03 08:54:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA388 | KOSOVO: DONORS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Kosovo Donors Conference held in Brussels on July 11 garnered 1.2 billion euro to support Kosovo's socio-economic development and gave the Kosovo Government a high-profile opportunity to tell its story, informing donors about progress made since independence and of its futur [...] | 2008-07-21 16:32:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID KV UNMIK |
08PRISTINA399 | ROLLING OUT THE KOSOVO PASSPORT [...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraphs 8 and 9. 2. (SBU) Summary. On July 29 the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA) plans to issue the first Republic of Kosovo passport. Contrary to UNMIK's stated plans in February about its readiness to assist Kosovo in this task (reftel [...] | 2008-07-29 16:40:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CMGT CVIS PREL PGOV KV |
08PRISTINA404 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting the Embassy Pristina candidate selected for the DAO &Security, Stability, Transition and Reconstruction8 program scheduled for 3-19 September 2008. The training will be held at the Marshall Center in [...] | 2008-08-01 10:44:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA405 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting Embassy Pristina candidates selected for the EUCOM International Legal Conference: Legal Issues in Combined/Coalition Operations, 16-19 September 2008, in Garmisch, Germany. 2. (SBU) The selected [...] | 2008-08-01 10:44:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA406 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting the Embassy Pristina candidate selected for the Civil-Military Responses to Terrorism Course (CCMR),6-20 September 2008, in Monterey, CA. 2.(SBU) The selected candidate is: Jeton Dreshaj Positi [...] | 2008-08-01 10:44:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA417 | KOSOVO OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (OSAC) [...] (SBU) On July 31, Embassy Pristina held a meeting to establish a Kosovo Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). Organized by the Embassy RSO and EconOff, a select group of U.S. businesses and non-profit representatives attended the meeting to gauge the level of interest in establishing such [...] | 2008-08-12 13:51:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC ETRD ECON EAID EAIR ETTC PTER KTFN KV YI |
08PRISTINA433 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting the following Embassy Pristina candidates selected for the PASS 08-07 Course, 26 September through 19 December 2008, in Garmisch, Germany. 2.(SBU) The selected candidates are: Agron Bajrami Posit [...] | 2008-08-19 12:29:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA434 | KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting the following Embassy Pristina candidate selected for the Civil-Military Responses to Terrorism Course, 6-20 September 2008, in Monterey, CA. This is an additional candidate for this program. Post pre [...] | 2008-08-19 12:30:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM UNMIK KV |
08PRISTINA639 | KOSOVO: PROMOTING REFORM AND RATIONALITY IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: For many Kosovars, the declaration of independence in February was a sign that tough economic times were coming to and end, leading to more development, more jobs and more benefits for all. Nearly a year after independence, Kosovars are still waiting for and expecting signific [...] | 2008-12-24 14:00:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD ECON EAID EAIR ETTC PTER KTFN UNMIK |
08QUITO1005 | ECUADOR AVIAN FLU PREPARATIONS AND DEMARCHE RESPONSE [...] (U) Summary: The GOE has given considerable thought to the risks of avian flu and has programs for prevention and crisis response. GOE representatives expressed interest in attending the Ministerial Conference on October 25-26 in Egypt, but expressed concerns that funding limitations will not [...] | 2008-10-23 22:35:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON KFLU EAGR ETRD SOCI TBIO EC |
08QUITO1043 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL MCGOVERN [...] (SBU) Embassy warmly welcomes CODEL McGovern to Ecuador on November 8-13. Your visit comes at a time of opportunities, risks, and changes as Ecuador prepares for national and local elections in 2009 following approval of a new constitution. While we do not agree with the Correa government o [...] | 2008-11-07 17:37:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MASS MOPS SNAR PTER EAID MARR OVIP EC CO |
08QUITO1081 | SCENESETTER FOR DAS CHRIS MCMULLEN, DAA TULLY [...] (SBU) Embassy warmly welcomes DAS McMullen, Deputy Assistant Administrator Tully, and the U.S. delegation of the Bilateral Dialogue on November 24. Your visit comes at a time of opportunities, risks, and changes as Ecuador prepares for national and local elections in 2009 following approval [...] | 2008-11-19 19:04:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON EAID MASS MOPS SNAR PTER OVIP EC |
08QUITO1091 | CONGRESSMAN MCGOVERN VISITS ECUADOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Congressman James McGovern traveled in Ecuador from November 13 to 18, to visit sites at issue in the Chevron-Texaco oil pollution case, and Ecuadorian border communities affected by refugees and other aspects of the violence in Colombia. Congressman McGovern met with Government [...] | 2008-11-25 21:42:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OVIP PHUM SNAR PTER MOPS MCAP ENRG EPET EC CO |
08QUITO1127 | TRAVEL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENT FOR CHINESE: A [...] (SBU) Summary: Although the GOE signed an MOU with China on November 20 to implement a new travel document policy for Chinese tourists traveling to Ecuador, to be effective on December 1, the policy had not been implemented as of December 5. Until it receives clear instructions from the GOE [...] | 2008-12-05 22:28:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CVIS PREL PGOV ASEC CMGT KCRM KFRD KTIP EC |
08QUITO1128 | LAUNCH OF U.S.-ECUADOR BILATERAL DIALOGUE [...] (U) Summary: A U.S. delegation led by WHA DAS Christopher McMullen met with Ecuadorian officials in Quito November 24 to launch the U.S.-Ecuador Bilateral Dialogue, a forum to address issues of interest to both sides and to highlight and build on existing cooperation and positive engagement ( [...] | 2008-12-08 16:45:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD EINV ECON KJUS SNAR SMIG EC |
08QUITO1144 | ECUADOR RAISES TARIFFS TO BUFFER BALANCE OF PAYMENTS [...] (SBU) Summary: On November 26, the GOE raised tariffs to WTO ceiling limits on 940 consumer goods from non-FTA partners. Foodstuffs, white goods and small appliances, paper products, and others have been increased to an average rate of 29%. It appears the GOE instituted this largely as a bal [...] | 2008-12-15 21:47:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EFIN EC |
08QUITO131 | ECUADOR ECON WEEKLY: Petroleum Contracts, Business [...] (U) The following is a weekly economic update for Ecuador that reports notable developments that are not reported by individual cables. Oil Contract Renegotiations Given 45 Days ----------------------------------------- 2. (U) In his January 26 weekly radio address, President Correa said [...] | 2008-02-11 20:01:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EPET EAGR EMIN EC |
08QUITO161 | ECUADOR 2008 SPECIAL 301 REPORT [...] (SBU) Summary and recommendation. Post concurs with PhRMA recommendation that Ecuador remain on the Special 301 Watch List for 2008. Overall protection for IPR goods has not changed significantly over the past year, although the Ecuadorian Intellectual Property Institute (IEPI) has new, mor [...] | 2008-02-21 17:15:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD ECON EC |
08QUITO17 | ECUADOR COMPLETES CABINET RE-SHUFFLE [...] (SBU) Summary: President Correa completed his end of year cabinet reorganization, highlighted by Gustavo Larrea's return to government as Coordinating Minister for Internal and External Security, essentially switching portfolios with Fernando Bustamante, who became Minister of Government. Com [...] | 2008-01-04 21:29:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EPET EFIN EC |
08QUITO191 | Foreign Investment Flows into Ecuador: 2007 Better than a [...] (SBU) Summary. Foreign direct investment in Ecuador totaled $471 million in the first nine months of 2007. This reflects a rebound from 2006, when the net investment flows were reduced by the departure of U.S. and Canadian oil companies. As a result, investment in petroleum and from the U.S [...] | 2008-02-28 13:22:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EPET ECON EC |
08QUITO196 | ECUADOR ECON WEEKLY: Assembly Debates Law of the Sea, Tax [...] (U) The following is a weekly economic update for Ecuador that reports notable developments that are not reported by individual cables. Assembly Debates Law of the Sea ------------------------------- 2. (U) On February 21 Jaime Barberis, Under Secretary for Sovereignty of the Ministry o [...] | 2008-02-28 19:22:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PHSA EFIN EPET PREL EC |
08QUITO212 | ECUADOR PROSECUTES LANDMARK MONEY LAUNDERING CASE [...] (SBU) Summary: On February 18, Ecuador convicted seven associates of Hernan Prada-Cortez, a drug trafficker involved in money laundering. The convictions are the result of an Ecuadorian national police investigation, in concert with DEA, which yielded ten arrests and the seizure of assets in [...] | 2008-03-03 15:09:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR ECON EFIN KTFN EC |
08QUITO220 | ECUADOR ECON WEEKLY: Oil Contract Renegotiations; Limits on [...] (U) The following is a weekly economic update for Ecuador that reports notable developments that are not reported by individual cables. Oil Contract Negotiations Inching Forward ----------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) On February 26, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mines report [...] | 2008-03-05 15:14:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EPET EFIN EINV SENV EC |
08QUITO221 | RESOLUTION ON COLOMBIAN INCURSION PASSED BY [...] (SBU) With a vote of 116 assembly members present, the Constituent Assembly unanimously passed a resolution (Reftel) on March 4 condemning the Colombian incursion on March 1 as violation of national sovereignty and an act of aggression that constitutes a threat to all of Latin America in regi [...] | 2008-03-05 21:06:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS EC CO |
08QUITO225 | ECONOMIC IMPACT OF RAINS AND FLOODING TOPS $125 MILLION [...] (U) Summary: Following a month of heavy rains in Ecuador, agricultural losses due to extensive flooding now total nearly $91 million. Repairing roads will likely cost more than $35 million. The Ecuadorian and U.S. weather services estimate the rains will continue through at least mid-March, [...] | 2008-03-06 20:10:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAGR EFIN EAID ELTN SENV SOCI EC |
08QUITO267 | Natural Disasters Increase Short-Term Inflation [...] Summary. Ecuador's inflation rose in the first two months of 2008 due in large part natural disasters, namely severe flooding and a volcanic eruption. Additionally, rising global inflationary pressure, particularly for food, contributed to Ecuador's inflationary up-tick. However, Ecuador's [...] | 2008-03-18 13:21:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EC |
08QUITO294 | U.S. COMPANY LEADS SUCCESSFUL WIND ENERGY PROJECT IN [...] (U) Summary: The multilateral Galapagos Wind Energy Project dedicated its wind-turbine project, largely funded by private sector companies, on the Galapagos's San Cristobal island on March 18. Project leader American Electric Power (AEP) says that on windy days, the project provides 80% of Sa [...] | 2008-03-27 12:35:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON TRGY SENV UNDP UNEP EINV PGOV TINT EC |
08QUITO315 | ECUADOR ECON WEEKLY: WORLD CLASS GOLD DEPOSIT, [...] (U) The following is a weekly economic update for Ecuador that reports notable developments that are not reported by individual cables. Mining Developments ------------------- 2. (U) The press reported for the first time on March 14 that Aurelian Resources (Canada) had discovered the wo [...] | 2008-04-04 11:02:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EMIN ELAB EINV EC |
08QUITO322 | Minister States GOE Will Pay $38 Million in Arrears to [...] (SBU) Summary. The Minister of Electricity publicly announced that the GOE would pay $38 million of the arrears due to U.S. electricity company Machala Power. Machala Power reports that the GOE has said it intends pay all of the $70 million in arrears, but needs to develop a legal mechanism [...] | 2008-04-07 14:14:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ENRG EPET EC |
08QUITO324 | CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY ELIMINATES PETROLEUM FUNDS, GRANTS [...] (U) Summary: The Constituent Assembly approved a law, drafted by the Correa Administration, that closes the petroleum reserve funds and moves that financing on to the regular budget. It stipulates that those resources can only be used for investment, and establishes a broad budget requirement [...] | 2008-04-07 18:58:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EPET PGOV EINV EC |
08QUITO345 | ECUADOR ECON WEEKLY: GOE-USAID ECONOMIC STRATEGY; PETROBRAS [...] (U) The following is a weekly economic update for Ecuador that reports notable developments that are not reported by individual cables. Correa Approves USAID economic growth strategy --------------------------------------------- - 2. (SBU) President Correa has agreed to support a sectora [...] | 2008-04-16 11:22:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID ETRD EPET EINV EAGR EC |
08QUITO36 | GOE INSTITUTES PRICE CONTROLS ON MILK [...] (SBU) Summary: The Correa administration instituted its first mandatory price controls January 2, in an attempt to lower rising milk prices. Industrial farmers and milk processors say the new prices don't cover their production costs; subsistence farmers support the controls. The measure co [...] | 2008-01-10 19:50:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EAGR EC |
08QUITO366 | URBAN POLLUTION IN ECUADOR [...] (U) Summary: Like many Andean nations, Ecuador is experiencing problems with pollution. The level of hazardous organic compounds in Quito's air are twice that recommended by the World Health Organization and exceed EPA norms, and studies indicate that Quito residents suffer from an elevated [...] | 2008-04-24 14:27:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON SOCI EC |
08QUITO369 | CLIMATE CHANGE IN ECUADOR [...] (U) Summary: For years Ecuador has been experiencing symptoms of climate change such as glacial melting. This year, erratic weather is also leaving its mark on the country. Studies of the country's glaciers show a retreat of at least 28% in the last ten years. Scientists are concerned bec [...] | 2008-04-24 19:59:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON SMIG SOCI EC |
08QUITO371 | ECUADORIAN VIEW ON PRISONER OF CONSCIENCE [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered demarche on the United States - European Union declaration on Prisoners of Conscience (reftel) and presented draft declaration language to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Human Rights Augusto Saa April 24. Saa said that the Ministry was previously unaw [...] | 2008-04-24 21:55:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EUN PHUM PREL PGOV EC |
08QUITO374 | ECUADOR ECON WEEKLY: FALLING FDI, REVISED PRICE CONTROLS, [...] (U) The following is a weekly economic update for Ecuador that reports notable developments that are not reported by individual cables. Investment Outflows Driven by the Petroleum Sector --------------------------------------------- ----- 2. (SBU) Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in [...] | 2008-04-25 21:37:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV EPET EAGR EFIN EC |
08QUITO397 | ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE: NPT PREPARATORY COMMITTEE MEETING [...] (SBU) PolOff delivered reftel points and U.S. proposed papers to the MFA's Multilateral Affairs Directorate on April 23, 2008. We received a response on April 30 from Lourdes Puma, MFA Director General of Multilateral Affairs, who had been previously unavailable due to travel and her partici [...] | 2008-05-05 12:38:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM KNNP MNUC PREL NPT IAEA EC ENRG |
08QUITO416 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - ECUADOR [...] (U) This is a response cable to State 39410 (ref A),detailing the impact of rising food and agricultural commodity prices in Ecuador. 2. Summary: Price increases in food products contributed to 62% of 2007 inflation in Ecuador, due to increasing global prices for commodities and Ecuador [...] | 2008-05-09 16:30:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ETRD ECON PREL EC |
08QUITO439 | ECUADOR ECON WEEKLY: APRIL INFLATION; BANK OF THE SOUTH; [...] (U) The following is a weekly economic update for Ecuador that reports notable developments that are not reported by individual cables. Intervention of Banking Cooperative ----------------------------------- 2. (U) On May 7, the Superintendent of Banks announced that Mutualista Benalcaz [...] | 2008-05-15 19:21:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID ETRD EINV EC |
08QUITO442 | CORREA ADOPTS USAID-DESIGNED PROGRAM TO PROMOTE ECUADOR'S [...] (SBU) Summary: At the close of a two hour meeting with President Rafael Correa on May 9, Correa adopted USAID's proposed production and investment promotion program. The program is market-driven, private sector oriented, and designed to improve Ecuador's competitiveness in world markets. At t [...] | 2008-05-16 19:49:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID EINV PREL EC |
08QUITO505 | Shooting the Messenger: Correa Blasts Central Bank for [...] (U) Summary. President Correa harshly criticized the Central Bank's calculation of economic growth and foreign direct investment, adding that he was bringing an Argentine mission to review the data and threatened to fire Central Bank staff if there are errors. Finance Minister Ortiz subsequen [...] | 2008-06-09 15:13:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV EFIN EC |
08QUITO533 | ECUADOR TO OFFER MORE FLEXIBILITY IN PETROLEUM [...] (U) Summary. The GOE has offered to restart contract renegotiations with petroleum companies that it froze in April 2008, with additional flexibilities for firms such as a lower state share of extra revenues and a one-year extension of participation contracts. In exchange, companies would ne [...] | 2008-06-17 14:57:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EPET ENRG EINV EC |
08QUITO543 | CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION REVIEWS CLIMATE CHANGE AND [...] (U) Summary: A delegation from the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology led by Brian Baird (D-WA) visited the Galapagos Islands from June 13-16, 2008. The group met with scientists and officials to learn more about global climate change and invasive species on the Isla [...] | 2008-06-19 22:32:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON SOCI EC |
08QUITO55 | ECUADOR'S NEW TAX REFORM LAW [...] (SBU) Summary: Ecuador's Constituent Assembly passed its first law, the Administration's tax reform package, December 28. The Assembly walked back some of the Administration's controversial proposals, eliminating a proposed tax on luxury private schools, and reducing the proposed inheritance [...] | 2008-01-17 13:25:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN PGOV EINV EC |
08QUITO555 | ECUADOR ECON WEEKLY: NEW OIL ARBITRATION; CENTRAL BANK GETS [...] (U) The following is a weekly economic update for Ecuador that reports notable developments that are not reported by individual cables. More on GOE Efforts to Review Macroeconomic Data --------------------------------------------- --- 2. (U) The Central Bank of Ecuador (CB) invited three [...] | 2008-06-20 18:55:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV EPET EFIN EC |
08QUITO557 | GOE RESPONDS TO INCREASING INFLATION [...] (SBU) Summary: Inflation has climbed dramatically in Ecuador in the past six months, largely due to natural disasters and international food and petroleum price increases, but also Ecuador's internal market structure. A Finance Ministry official detailed several GOE programs to fight inflation [...] | 2008-06-23 13:50:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EAGR PGOV EC |
08QUITO588 | ECUADOR ECON WEEKLY: RICE PRICE CONTROLS, UNEMPLOYMENT RATE [...] (U) The following is a weekly economic update for Ecuador that reports notable developments that are not reported by individual cables. Rice Price Controls Supplement an Export Ban -------------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) On May 31, President Correa extended a September 2007 [...] | 2008-07-03 12:53:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV EAGR ELAB PGOV EC |
08QUITO601 | RESPONSE TO USITC REQUEST: ECUADOR 2006-2007 ATPA [...] (U) Following is Post's response to the USITC request for information regarding ATPA related investment activity in Ecuador in 2006 and 2007 (ref a). Effect of the ATPA/ATPDEA on Exports ------------------------------------- 2. (U) Under ATPA, U.S. imports from Ecuador were $5.3 billion i [...] | 2008-07-07 13:26:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EC |
08QUITO694 | ECUADOR GIVES OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION TO TERMINATE [...] (SBU) The Embassy received a faxed copy of a diplomatic note from the Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 29, 2008, at 6:36pm notifying of the GOE's decision to terminate the Agreement of Cooperation on the Manta Forwarding Operating Location (FOL). Minutes before the MFA sent the [...] | 2008-07-30 21:30:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MASS MOPS PREL EC |
08QUITO696 | MFA MEETING ON BILATERAL DIALOGUE WITH ECUADOR [...] (SBU) Summary: USG and Ecuadorian officials met July 18 to discuss potential agenda items for a Bilateral Dialogue between Ecuador and the United States. The Dialogue would address issues of interest to both sides, proposing information exchange, cooperation, and technical assistance in area [...] | 2008-07-30 22:22:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV ECON PREL EC |
08QUITO754 | Ecuador Buys in (Literally) to USAID Northern Border [...] (U) Summary: Security Minister Larrea confirmed that the GOE will match USAID funding for USAID's Northern Border Municipal Program. Larrea pledged $6 million dollars for Plan Ecuador to match USAID's investment, and will work through USAID's contractor, the International Organization for Mi [...] | 2008-08-15 18:58:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON PREL PGOV EC |
08QUITO768 | "WE HAD AN AGREEMENT" -- ECUADOR FRUSTRATED EU [...] (SBU) Summary. Ecuador and other Latin American banana producers had reached an agreement with the European Union which would have reduced EU tariffs on Latin bananas. However, the EU withdrew the offer after WTO Doha Round negotiations reached an impasse, even though the Latins believed tha [...] | 2008-08-21 15:20:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EC |
08QUITO773 | ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE: UNGA ATTENDANCE [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to MFA Director General of Multilateral Affairs Lourdes Puma on August 6, and followed up with Puma on August 18. Puma confirmed that President Correa would not attend, and that Foreign Minister Maria Isabel Salvador would represent Ecuador at the UNGA. [...] | 2008-08-22 12:51:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA EC |
08QUITO775 | ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE: KOSOVO RECOGNITION [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered points (Refs A and B) to Director General of Multilateral Affairs Lourdes Puma on August 8. Puma said that the GOE had not changed its policy (Refs C and D) that it will not publicly declare a position either for or against Kosovo's independence. However, she added that [...] | 2008-08-22 12:51:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KPAO KPKO UNMIK KV SR EC |
08QUITO776 | ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE: INDIA-IAEA SAFEGUARDS [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points on July 14 to the MFA's Directorate General of Multilateral Affairs and followed up with Director General of Multilateral Affairs Lourdes Puma on August 8. Puma said that the GOE was pleased that the India IAEA Safeguards Agreement had been approved, that [...] | 2008-08-22 12:51:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL ETTC EC |
08QUITO778 | ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE: PSI [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) workshop summary (Ref A) and copy of letter (Ref B) to MFA Director General of Multilateral Affairs Lourdes Puma on August 6. Puma had been unaware of the workshop. She expressed gratitude to the USG for organizing it, and asked [...] | 2008-08-22 12:54:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MNUC PARM PREL KNNP EC |
08QUITO790 | ECUADORIAN COMMENTS ON 2009 SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS DRAFT [...] (SBU) Emboffs met with Emilio Izquierdo, Under Secretary for Multilateral Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, to seek an Ecuadorian reaction to the draft Summit of the Americas declaration, per reftel. Izquierdo said the Government of Ecuador is still reviewing the draft declaration, but said th [...] | 2008-08-26 19:29:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KSUM ECON EFIN ENRG PREL PGOV EC |
08QUITO791 | ECUADOR RESPONSE TO DESIGNATED IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] (SBU) On August 25, Embassy Quito received notification from the Banco del Austro in Cuenca, Ecuador, that they have a closed account in their systems in the name of PCI CORP, S.A. (per reftel, possible AKA for Parchin Chemical Industries). While the account is closed, we have forwarded the [...] | 2008-08-26 21:56:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON KNNP EFIN PARM IR EC |
08QUITO815 | Ecuador Lowers Interest Rate Ceilings [...] (SBU) Summary. Empowered by a slightly modified year-old banking l 2. (U) EcuadorQs banking law entered into force in July 2007, establis 3. (SBU) In December, the Constitutional Court declared the methodolog 4. (U) Following are the maximum interest rates for different market [...] | 2008-09-03 21:40:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON PGOV EC |
08QUITO830 | ECUADOR'S TARGETED CASH TRANSFER AND HOUSING SUBSIDY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The GOE has two targeted subsidy programs, direct cash transfers and a housing bond, that aim to improve food security, assist in human capital development through child education, and provide financing for housing to low and middle-income families. The Correa Administration d [...] | 2008-09-05 16:26:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID EFIN PGOV EC |
08QUITO831 | Ecuador Lowers Interest Rate Ceilings [...] (SBU) Summary. Empowered by a slightly modified year-old banking law, the Central Bank has steadily lowered maximum allowable interest rates for the banking sector since January 2008. Ironically, the Constitutional Court struck down a provision of the 2007 banking law that provided transparen [...] | 2008-09-05 16:27:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON PGOV EC |
08QUITO85 | ECUADOR ECON WEEKLY: 2007 Economic Performance; [...] (U) The following is a weekly economic update for Ecuador that reports notable developments that are not reported by individual cables. Ecuador's 2007 Economic Performance ----------------------------------- 2. (SBU) According to data from Ecuador's Central Bank Ecuador (BCE),GDP grew [...] | 2008-01-29 14:51:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EPET EINV EC |
08QUITO877 | FOLLOW-UP ON ECUADOR'S ATTENDANCE AT UNGA [...] (SBU) PolOff met with MFA Multilateral Affairs Director General Lourdes Puma on September 5 to confirm which GOE officials would attend UNGA (Ref A). Puma said that President Rafael Correa would not be traveling to the U.S., that he was staying in Ecuador due to events leading up to Ecuador' [...] | 2008-09-11 20:09:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA EC |
08QUITO883 | American Business Committee Sees Both Good and Bad under [...] (SBU) Summary. Representatives of the U.S. business community in Ecuador provided the Ambassador an overview of the business climate in Ecuador. They reported a mixed picture, with some highlighting the difficult investment climate created by the uncertain direction of economic policy, while [...] | 2008-09-18 14:03:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV ELAB PGOV EC |
08QUITO892 | ECUADOR RESPONSE: SECRETARY'S WOMEN LEADERS' [...] (SBU) PolOff delivered the Secretary's invitation (Ref B) to MFA Multilateral Affairs Director General Lourdes Puma on September 5. Puma said that Foreign Minister Maria Isabel Salvador is planning to travel to UNGA on September 21 and to return to Quito on September 24, due to events leading [...] | 2008-09-19 20:07:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KWMN UNGA EC |
08QUITO897 | PRICE CONTROLS AS A MEASURE TO STOP FOOD INFLATION [...] (SBU) Summary: The Correa administration imposed mandatory price controls on nine products on August 28, although it said that all the controls are based on agreements with producers. The GOE continues to intervene in the market to limit food price inflation, but has shown some flexibility i [...] | 2008-09-22 13:12:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EAGR EC |
08QUITO913 | RIGHTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN ECUADOR'S NEW [...] (U) Summary: Ecuador's proposed constitution contains possibly significant changes in the area of environment, generally centralizing management while expanding the basis for conservation and enforcement. Nature, or "Pachamama" (a Quechua-Spanish hybrid word for "earth mother"),is given ex [...] | 2008-09-23 18:47:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON SOCI PGOV EC |
08QUITO924 | ECUADOR'S TEXTILE SECTOR: SURPRISING SIGNS OF STRENGTH [...] (U) Summary: Ecuador's textile sector has had to deal with the bankruptcy of a large exporter and stagnant investment due to uncertainty over Ecuador's political climate, the renewal of ATPA, and the potential impact of the U.S.-Columbia free trade agreement (FTA). However, exports of some pr [...] | 2008-09-25 22:14:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV ECON KTEX EC |
08QUITO934 | AMBASSSADOR MEETS QUITO MAYOR MONCAYO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In a September 11 courtesy call Quito Mayor Paco Moncayo avoided controversial political issues and focused on a review of ongoing municipal projects. End summary. 2. (SBU) Mayor Moncayo warmly welcomed the Ambassador and commented on his good relations with the Embassy ov [...] | 2008-09-29 20:20:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV EC |
08QUITO935 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH AGRICULTURE MINISTER POVEDA [...] (U) Summary: The Ambassador paid a courtesy call on Agriculture Minister Walter Poveda on September 15. Also in the meeting were Agriculture Vice Minister Cevallos, Embassy DCM, and Agricultural Attache Gonzalez. Poveda emphasized the need for international cooperation and sought renewal of [...] | 2008-09-29 20:20:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON ETRD EC |
08QUITO943 | AMBASSSADOR MEETS QUITO MAYOR MONCAYO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In a September 11 courtesy call Quito Mayor Paco Moncayo avoided controversial political issues and focused on a review of ongoing municipal projects. End summary. 2. (SBU) Mayor Moncayo warmly welcomed the Ambassador and commented on his good relations with the Embassy ov [...] | 2008-09-30 14:04:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV EC |
08QUITO973 | BLUE LANTERN RESPONSE - LICENSES 050117804, [...] (SBU) Post confirms completion of a pre-license check on licenses 050117804, 050117818, 050117829 and 050117848 for the export of automatic weapons and grenade launchers to Ecuador. Post also confirms that the end-user, Armada del Ecuador, has legitimately ordered the defense articles listed [...] | 2008-10-07 23:25:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KOMC ETTC EC |
08QUITO986 | CIVAIR ECUADOR UPDATE: TRAVEL AGENT FEES AND AIRPORT FEES [...] (SBU) Summary. Per reftel A demarche, Emboffs urged U/S of Aviation Guillermo Bernal not to set minimum travel agent fees, but Bernal favors regulation to protect small travel agents. On a separate aviation matter, foreign carriers reached agreement with the Quito airport concessionaire on a [...] | 2008-10-15 13:31:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON EC |
08QUITO995 | ECUADOR'S CUT FLOWER INDUSTRY FACES CHALLENGES [...] (U) Summary: Ecuador's flower sector has boomed with ATPA benefits and has recently been targeted by the GOE as a "productive sector" warranting increased government support. However, climate issues, increased labor and production costs, foreign competition, and uncertainty over ATPA renewal [...] | 2008-10-17 22:11:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EAGR EC |
08RABAT1002 | MOROCCO REMAINS SHELTERED FROM INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) Summary: Government and private sector leaders continue to project confidence that Morocco will successfully weather ongoing volatility in international markets. Central Bank Governor Abdellatif Jouahri, Finance Minister Salaheddine Mezouar, business confederation chief Hafid El Alamy and [...] | 2008-10-17 17:01:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD MO |
08RABAT1017 | RABAT'S COUNTERTERRORISM ACTION GROUP MEETS IN [...] (SBU) On October 16, the Japanese DCM convened the only G-8 Counterterrorism Action Group (CTAG) meeting during Japan's presidency. Representatives of Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States participated, as did representatives of the European Union, [...] | 2008-10-23 08:48:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER EFIN MO |
08RABAT1023 | MOROCCO SUPPORTS GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-24 13:13:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC MO |
08RABAT103 | MARRAKECH AEROEXPO - LOCKHEED MARTIN OVERSHADOWS DASSAULT [...] (U) In the first aviation trade show of its kind in North Africa, 300 exhibitors from 12 countries gathered for Morocco's inaugural Aeroexpo at the Marrakech airport, January 23-25. Planned as a biannual event, Aeroexpo Marrakech 2008 showcased Morocco's growing aeronautical industry while at [...] | 2008-02-01 12:24:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON MO |
08RABAT1031 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL LEWIS'S NOVEMBER 13- [...] (SBU) Representative Lewis, we welcome you and your delegation to Morocco, our oldest and closest ally in the region. You will find a country that is "on the move," through a range of social, economic and political reforms aimed at making government more responsive to citizen concerns and en [...] | 2008-10-27 17:16:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP ECON ETRD PREL PTER PGOV MO |
08RABAT1058 | RENEWABLE ENERGY FOCUS OF DOE VISIT [...] (U) Summary: DOE/EERE Chief Operating Officer Paul Dickerson met with key government, industry, and development officials central to Morocco's efforts to expand its renewable energy portfolio and reduce its 96 percent dependence on imported energy sources during an October 28 visit to Rabat a [...] | 2008-11-07 15:28:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG SENV TRGY ETRD ECON EAID MO |
08RABAT1063 | MOROCCO: DELIVERY OF 2009 INDICATOR SCORECARD [...] (SBU) Summary: Economic Counselor and MCC Country Director delivered advance copies of Morocco's 2009 indicator scorecard in November 5 meetings with Minister of Economic and General Affairs Nizar Baraka and Primature Secretary-General Mohamed Hajoui, and then subsequently with officials at th [...] | 2008-11-10 12:09:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EFIN PGOV PREL ECON KMCA MCC |
08RABAT1094 | MOROCCO WILL CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR UN RESOLUTION ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 11:16:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL MNUC UNGA MO |
08RABAT1109 | MOROCCANS MORE FORWARD-LEANING ON NUCLEAR ENERGY [...] (SBU) Summary: Moroccan government, research, and industry leaders told Special Envoy for Nuclear Nonproliferation Jackie Wolcott that the Kingdom is preparing the necessary infrastructure and legal and regulatory framework for nuclear power. According to the Minister of Energy, the decision [...] | 2008-11-28 13:52:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG TRGY ETRD TNGD KNNP MO |
08RABAT1125 | MOROCCO FINALIZING SEISMIC AGREEMENT [...] (SBU) Embassy conveyed our need to sign the bilateral seismic agreement with Morocco by the end of the year via diplomatic note on December 5. In addition, PolCouns met with MFA Chief of Staff Nasser Bourita who informed PolCouns that the GOM is seized with the matter and is working dilgentl [...] | 2008-12-05 17:46:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL TPHY KTBT KSCI KTIA MO |
08RABAT1136 | MOROCCO AND EID AL ADHA: CAN'T AFFORD TO BE POOR [...] (SBU) Working class and poor Moroccans are expressing an almost existential angst about the political and economic state of the country resulting from worry over the price of sheep for this year's Eid Al Adha (feast of the sacrifice). One man said that Morocco was a country in which people "c [...] | 2008-12-08 18:35:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL KISL MO |
08RABAT1143 | UNDER SECRETARY GLASSMAN'S VISIT TO MOROCCO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During his November 20-22 visit to Morocco, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs James Glassman conducted a variety of activities focused on providing support and productive alternatives to young people vulnerable to radicalization. The visit succe [...] | 2008-12-12 12:16:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PHUM KISL KPAO KIRF MO |
08RABAT1145 | MOROCCO CONSIDERS U.S. PROPOSAL ON UN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-12 14:07:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT AORC APER PREL UNGA MO |
08RABAT1150 | MOROCCO: KING WITHDRAWS RESERVATIONS TO UN WOMEN'S [...] (SBU) Summary: In what is being hailed as an important symbolic step, King Mohammed VI announced in a December 10 speech that Morocco will lift its remaining and outdated reservations to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The objections covered co [...] | 2008-12-12 18:06:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL KWMN MO |
08RABAT1152 | U.S.-MOROCCO LABORATORY BIOSAFETY AND BIOSECURITY [...] (U) Summary: The first joint U.S.-Morocco Workshop on Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity took place November 3-5 in Rabat, bringing together U.S. and international experts with policy makers, administrators and scientists from several Moroccan ministries and laboratories. The U.S. delegati [...] | 2008-12-15 16:52:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV TBIO TSPL MO XI XF |
08RABAT1167 | PRIME MINISTER TOUTS PROGRESS IN MCC SCORECARD [...] (SBU) Summary: As previewed during the delivery of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) scorecard for Morocco for 2009 (Ref A),Secretary General to the Prime Minister Mohamed Hajoui provided to the Ambassador a copy of Prime Minister Abbas El Fassi's December 12 letter to Ambassador J [...] | 2008-12-17 16:12:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON KMCA MO |