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04NEWDELHI7853
2004-12-14 01:29:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:  

INDIA TAKES STEP TOWARDS JOINING CSI

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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 007853 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC IN GOI
SUBJECT: INDIA TAKES STEP TOWARDS JOINING CSI


UNCLAS NEW DELHI 007853

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC IN GOI
SUBJECT: INDIA TAKES STEP TOWARDS JOINING CSI



1. This is an action cable. See paragraph 4.


2. In a welcome surprise, the GOI passed us a December 8
letter from Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran indicating movement
towards joining the Container Security Initiative. MEA Joint
Secretary Jaishankar (United States and Canada) told the DCM

SIPDIS
the GOI has selected Mumbai's principal port to be the pilot
project for India's participation in CSI. He also said he is
prepared to lead an interagency team to Washington in January
to discuss a way forward. Our Customs Attache has faxed a
copy of the letter to the Commissioner.


3. Begin GOI Text:

Excellency,

I have the honour to convey the Government of India's
interest in discussing with the US Government the possibility
of participation in the Container Security Initiative. On
the Indian side, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust has been
identified for a pilot project in this regard. An official
team from India is prepared to visit the United States for
further discussions on the proposal at your convenience.
Your assistance in advancing this process would be
appreciated.

With assurances of highest consideration.

/s/
Shyam Saran

End text.


4. Mission would appreciate feedback soonest from State and
Customs on the GOI's suggestion to send a team to Washington
in January.
MULFORD