Identifier
Created
Classification
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04ABUDHABI1927
2004-06-09 13:12:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Cable title:
AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON ABU DHABI CROWN
how-tonull Diana T Fritz 02/06/2007 05:42:06 PM From DB/Inbox: Search Results Cable Text: CONFIDENTIAL SIPDIS TELEGRAM June 09, 2004 To: No Action Addressee Action: Unknown From: AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI (ABU DHABI 1927 - PRIORITY) TAGS: PREL Captions: None Subject: AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE SHAYKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED Ref: None _________________________________________________________________ C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 01927 SIPDIS CXABU: ACTION: POL INFO: P/M RSO ECON AMB DCM DISSEMINATION: POL CHARGE: PROG APPROVED: AMB:MMWAHBA DRAFTED: POL:JFMAYBURY CLEARED: DCM:RAALBRIGHT VZCZCADI090 PP RUEHC RUEHXK RUCNRAQ DE RUEHAD #1927 1611312 ZNY CCCCC ZZH P 091312Z JUN 04 FM AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 4687 INFO RUEHXK/ARAB ISRAELI COLLECTIVE RUCNRAQ/IRAQ COLLECTIVE
C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 001927
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/NGA AND NEA/ARP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/08/09
TAGS: PREL TC
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON ABU DHABI CROWN
PRINCE SHAYKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED
Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, reasons
1.5 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 001927
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/NGA AND NEA/ARP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/08/09
TAGS: PREL TC
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON ABU DHABI CROWN
PRINCE SHAYKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED
Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, reasons
1.5 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Summary: During her farewell call on Abu Dhabi
Crown Prince Shaykh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on
June 8, the Ambassador and the heir apparent to
President Shaykh Zayed reviewed the accomplishments in
the bilateral relationship over the past three years.
They also discussed Iraq, the Palestinian issue, and
oil prices. End Summary.
2. (C) Shaykh Khalifa praised the state of U.S.-UAE
ties, saying the two countries have enjoyed a long and
stable relationship. He expressed satisfaction at the
extensive accomplishments despite the difficult period
after September 11. The Ambassador, in response,
credited the support she received from the UAE's
rulers and leaders, and cited the two Strategic
Partnership dialogue rounds, the signing of a Trade
and Investment Framework Agreement, and robust
counter-terrorism cooperation as key bilateral
achievements. The Crown Prince, who holds the title
of Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, said
military cooperation also should be highlighted as a
major accomplishment.
3. (C) The Ambassador reminded Shaykh Khalifa that he
had not visited the United States during the past
three years and suggested that he consider making a
trip in 2005 after our national elections.
4. (C) On Iraq, the Ambassador thanked Shaykh Khalifa
and the UAEG for being the first in the region to
endorse the interim Iraqi authority. The Crown Prince
responded by saying that whatever happens in Iraq will
have a huge impact on all its neighboring states,
including the UAE. Only when the violence ceases will
the Iraqi people feel a sense of stability, he added.
The UAE wanted to see the Iraqi Interim Authority
succeed and bring about a more stable situation that
would allow business and trade to flourish.
5. (C) The Crown Prince also said it was important to
not forget the Palestinian issue, but confided that he
was less optimistic about the overall situation. He
asked the Ambassador if there was any movement in the
peace process. The Ambassador responded by saying
that there had been a recent step forward with the
agreement between Egypt and Israel over security of
the border with Gaza that may open new opportunities,
and she underscored that President Bush remained
committed to a two-state solution. Shaykh Khalifa
said the Palestinian issue remains the fundamental
problem in the region, which fuels the extremists in
Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.
6. (C) The Ambassador thanked the Crown Prince for
playing a leadership role in the decision to increase
the UAE's oil production even before the OPEC meeting
in Beirut. Shaykh Khalifa said the price of oil was
too high, but noted that it was not only affected by
supply and demand, but by other factors, such as taxes
and speculation. He criticized European consuming
countries that levy taxes constituting 70% of the
price at the gas pump and noted that they could reduce
consumer prices by cutting those taxes.
7. (C) In closing, Crown Prince Khalifa commended the
the Ambassador's service during a difficult time in
the region for having successfully promoted the two
countries' many mutual interests.
WAHBA
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/NGA AND NEA/ARP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/08/09
TAGS: PREL TC
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON ABU DHABI CROWN
PRINCE SHAYKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED
Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, reasons
1.5 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Summary: During her farewell call on Abu Dhabi
Crown Prince Shaykh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on
June 8, the Ambassador and the heir apparent to
President Shaykh Zayed reviewed the accomplishments in
the bilateral relationship over the past three years.
They also discussed Iraq, the Palestinian issue, and
oil prices. End Summary.
2. (C) Shaykh Khalifa praised the state of U.S.-UAE
ties, saying the two countries have enjoyed a long and
stable relationship. He expressed satisfaction at the
extensive accomplishments despite the difficult period
after September 11. The Ambassador, in response,
credited the support she received from the UAE's
rulers and leaders, and cited the two Strategic
Partnership dialogue rounds, the signing of a Trade
and Investment Framework Agreement, and robust
counter-terrorism cooperation as key bilateral
achievements. The Crown Prince, who holds the title
of Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, said
military cooperation also should be highlighted as a
major accomplishment.
3. (C) The Ambassador reminded Shaykh Khalifa that he
had not visited the United States during the past
three years and suggested that he consider making a
trip in 2005 after our national elections.
4. (C) On Iraq, the Ambassador thanked Shaykh Khalifa
and the UAEG for being the first in the region to
endorse the interim Iraqi authority. The Crown Prince
responded by saying that whatever happens in Iraq will
have a huge impact on all its neighboring states,
including the UAE. Only when the violence ceases will
the Iraqi people feel a sense of stability, he added.
The UAE wanted to see the Iraqi Interim Authority
succeed and bring about a more stable situation that
would allow business and trade to flourish.
5. (C) The Crown Prince also said it was important to
not forget the Palestinian issue, but confided that he
was less optimistic about the overall situation. He
asked the Ambassador if there was any movement in the
peace process. The Ambassador responded by saying
that there had been a recent step forward with the
agreement between Egypt and Israel over security of
the border with Gaza that may open new opportunities,
and she underscored that President Bush remained
committed to a two-state solution. Shaykh Khalifa
said the Palestinian issue remains the fundamental
problem in the region, which fuels the extremists in
Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.
6. (C) The Ambassador thanked the Crown Prince for
playing a leadership role in the decision to increase
the UAE's oil production even before the OPEC meeting
in Beirut. Shaykh Khalifa said the price of oil was
too high, but noted that it was not only affected by
supply and demand, but by other factors, such as taxes
and speculation. He criticized European consuming
countries that levy taxes constituting 70% of the
price at the gas pump and noted that they could reduce
consumer prices by cutting those taxes.
7. (C) In closing, Crown Prince Khalifa commended the
the Ambassador's service during a difficult time in
the region for having successfully promoted the two
countries' many mutual interests.
WAHBA