Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
04ABUDHABI2753
2004-08-16 12:35:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Cable title:
DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GLOBAL DEFENSE POSTURE REVIEW
null Diana T Fritz 02/06/2007 11:50:20 AM From DB/Inbox: Search Results Cable Text: C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 02753 SIPDIS CXABU: ACTION: DCM INFO: USLO POL DAO AMB DISSEMINATION: DCM CHARGE: PROG APPROVED: DCM:RALBRIGHT DRAFTED: POL:SRADDANT CLEARED: USLO:RSIMM DAO:BKERINS VZCZCADI504 OO RUEHC RUEHZM DE RUEHAD #2753 2291235 ZNY CCCCC ZZH O 161235Z AUG 04 FM AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 5523 INFO RUEHZM/GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL COLLECTIVE
C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 002753
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP, EUR/RPM, PM/RSAT, EAP/RSA, OSD/STRATEGY,
OSD/EUR AND JCS/STRATEGY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/15/2014
TAGS: MARR MCAP PREL MOPS PGOV PARM TC
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GLOBAL DEFENSE POSTURE REVIEW
REF: A) STATE 174698 B)STATE 174197
(U) Classified by DCM Richard A. Albright for
reasons 1.5 (B) and (D).
C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 002753
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP, EUR/RPM, PM/RSAT, EAP/RSA, OSD/STRATEGY,
OSD/EUR AND JCS/STRATEGY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/15/2014
TAGS: MARR MCAP PREL MOPS PGOV PARM TC
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GLOBAL DEFENSE POSTURE REVIEW
REF: A) STATE 174698 B)STATE 174197
(U) Classified by DCM Richard A. Albright for
reasons 1.5 (B) and (D).
1. (C) Charge delivered ref A and B points August 15 to
MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs
Ambassador Tariq Ahmed Al Haidan and to UAE Armed Forces
Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Hamad Thani Al
Rumaithy. Both expressed appreciation for consulting with
them. Al Haidan asked how the review would affect current
bilateral agreements. Charge said that the President's
announcement would be the first step in gradual process and
that the USG would consult closely with allies.
2. (C) DATT delivered the talking points to DMI Director of
Operations Col. Abdullah Al Kabaisi on Aug. 16. Al Kabaisi
said he was grateful for the communication. He said that
it was a good thing for the U.S. to consult with friends
about this matter, and noted that DMI would be observing
the process carefully.
SISON
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP, EUR/RPM, PM/RSAT, EAP/RSA, OSD/STRATEGY,
OSD/EUR AND JCS/STRATEGY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/15/2014
TAGS: MARR MCAP PREL MOPS PGOV PARM TC
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GLOBAL DEFENSE POSTURE REVIEW
REF: A) STATE 174698 B)STATE 174197
(U) Classified by DCM Richard A. Albright for
reasons 1.5 (B) and (D).
1. (C) Charge delivered ref A and B points August 15 to
MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs
Ambassador Tariq Ahmed Al Haidan and to UAE Armed Forces
Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Hamad Thani Al
Rumaithy. Both expressed appreciation for consulting with
them. Al Haidan asked how the review would affect current
bilateral agreements. Charge said that the President's
announcement would be the first step in gradual process and
that the USG would consult closely with allies.
2. (C) DATT delivered the talking points to DMI Director of
Operations Col. Abdullah Al Kabaisi on Aug. 16. Al Kabaisi
said he was grateful for the communication. He said that
it was a good thing for the U.S. to consult with friends
about this matter, and noted that DMI would be observing
the process carefully.
SISON