Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
04ABUDHABI4132
2004-11-22 05:20:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Cable title:
SECRETARY'S MESSAGE ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
how-tonull Diana T Fritz 02/05/2007 04:04:53 PM From DB/Inbox: Search Results Cable Text: C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 04132 SIPDIS CXABU: ACTION: ECON INFO: POL DCM FCS P/M AMB DISSEMINATION: ECON CHARGE: PROG APPROVED: AMB:MSISON DRAFTED: ECON:OJOHN CLEARED: DCM:RALBRIGHT, POL:JMAYBURY VZCZCADI507 PP RUEHC RUEHTV RUEHJM DE RUEHAD #4132 3270520 ZNY CCCCC ZZH P 220520Z NOV 04 FM AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 6815 INFO RUEHTV/AMEMBASSY TEL AVIV 0430 RUEHJM/AMCONSUL JERUSALEM 0090
C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 004132
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/21/14
TAGS: EFIN ECON IZ TC
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S MESSAGE ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY
REF: A) STATE 236229, B) OCTOBER 27 THEROUX-SISON E-MAIL
(U) Classified by Ambassador Michele J. Sison for reasons
1.4 (b & d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 004132
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/21/14
TAGS: EFIN ECON IZ TC
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S MESSAGE ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY
REF: A) STATE 236229, B) OCTOBER 27 THEROUX-SISON E-MAIL
(U) Classified by Ambassador Michele J. Sison for reasons
1.4 (b & d).
1. (C) Ambassador delivered ref A demarche urging the UAE
to provide assistance to the Palestinian Authority to MFA
U/S Abdullah Rashid Al-Noaimi on November 20, the first day
the UAEG reopened after a two-week shutdown, due to the
death of Sheikh Zayed and the Eid al Fitr. Al-Noaimi said
that the UAEG was discussing the matter "internally," but
he could not commit to anything.
2. (C) Comment: DCM (as CDA) had raised this issue with
Al-Noaimi on October 30 in response to ref B e-mail. At
that time, Al-Noaimi, speaking generally, said that the UAE
would meet its commitments, but was unable to specify an
amount or time. The subsequent death of UAE President
Sheikh Zayed delayed much of the UAE's decision making.
While long a generous provider of humanitarian support to
the Palestinians, the UAE was never an enthusiastic
supporter of the Palestinian Authority. The death of
Arafat may have changed that calculation. We will continue
to urge UAEG assistance to the PA. However, a direct
appeal from Palestinian Finance Minister Fayyad to the UAEG
may be the most effective way for the PA to obtain the
support it seeks. End Comment.
Sison
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/21/14
TAGS: EFIN ECON IZ TC
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S MESSAGE ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY
REF: A) STATE 236229, B) OCTOBER 27 THEROUX-SISON E-MAIL
(U) Classified by Ambassador Michele J. Sison for reasons
1.4 (b & d).
1. (C) Ambassador delivered ref A demarche urging the UAE
to provide assistance to the Palestinian Authority to MFA
U/S Abdullah Rashid Al-Noaimi on November 20, the first day
the UAEG reopened after a two-week shutdown, due to the
death of Sheikh Zayed and the Eid al Fitr. Al-Noaimi said
that the UAEG was discussing the matter "internally," but
he could not commit to anything.
2. (C) Comment: DCM (as CDA) had raised this issue with
Al-Noaimi on October 30 in response to ref B e-mail. At
that time, Al-Noaimi, speaking generally, said that the UAE
would meet its commitments, but was unable to specify an
amount or time. The subsequent death of UAE President
Sheikh Zayed delayed much of the UAE's decision making.
While long a generous provider of humanitarian support to
the Palestinians, the UAE was never an enthusiastic
supporter of the Palestinian Authority. The death of
Arafat may have changed that calculation. We will continue
to urge UAEG assistance to the PA. However, a direct
appeal from Palestinian Finance Minister Fayyad to the UAEG
may be the most effective way for the PA to obtain the
support it seeks. End Comment.
Sison