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05ABUDHABI3735
2005-09-03 11:14:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Cable title:  

TFUS01: UAE OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE

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UNCLAS ABU DHABI 03735

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UNCLAS ABU DHABI 003735 

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PASS TO USAID/OFDA, NEA/ARPI

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ECON EFIN AEMR KPAO CASC MARR AMGT US TC
SUBJECT: TFUS01: UAE OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE
KATRINA RELIEF OPERATIONS

REF: A. AMBASSADOR SISON-OPS CENTER MICHAEL CHUNG TELCON
9/3/05 13:15

B. STATE 169273

C. STATE 163279

D. STATE 163278

UNCLAS ABU DHABI 003735

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PASS TO USAID/OFDA, NEA/ARPI

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ECON EFIN AEMR KPAO CASC MARR AMGT US TC
SUBJECT: TFUS01: UAE OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE
KATRINA RELIEF OPERATIONS

REF: A. AMBASSADOR SISON-OPS CENTER MICHAEL CHUNG TELCON
9/3/05 13:15

B. STATE 169273

C. STATE 163279

D. STATE 163278


1. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Foreign
Affairs Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan called Ambassador
early Saturday afternoon, September 3, to reiterate UAE
President Sheikh Khalifa's message of condolence to President
Bush (full text below, para 6) as well as the UAE's offer of
assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Deputy PM
Hamdan emphasized that the UAE stood ready to assist and that
the people of the UAE shared the grief and distress of the
American people over the disaster.


2. Hamdan noted his excellent meetings with the Vice
President and the Secretary during his August visit to the
United States and also expressed thanks for our messages
following the recent fire at his home in McLean.


3. Hamdan asked the Ambassador to convey to POTUS the UAE's
continued support as well as word of Sheikh Khalifa's message
to the White House and his own phone call. Ambassador
thanked Hamdan for the call and expressed appreciation for
UAE's message of sympathy and for its generous offer of
assistance. Ambassador said she would convey the offer to
Washington, where experts would assess it in light of current
needs and would advise with further information were specific
help needed. Hamdan asked that Ambassador telephone him back
directly today with specific aid requirements.


4. Ambassador noted to Hamdan that should the UAE prefer to
make a cash donation, arrangements can be made through Red
Cross - Red Crescent NGO channels. (Note: Red Cross
President Marsha Evans was to have arrived in Abu Dhabi today
for meetings with Red Crescent counterparts and a reception
at the Ambassador's residence, but had to cancel the visit as
a result of Hurricane Katrina.) Ambassador advised Hamdan
that it would also be possible to make a donation directly to
the USG, per ref D.


5. Action request: Embassy believes this is a serious offer
and requests information on assistance priorities and
Washington preferences for in-kind vs. cash donation. Per
reftelcon Ambassador requests further guidance/instruction
ASAP at OOB Washington from the Department Task Force on
acceptance of the UAE offer of assistance or cash donation.
Deputy PM Hamdan expects a telephone call back today from
Ambassador.


6. Begin Informal Embassy Translation:

UAE President Sends Condolences to the U.S. President

UAE President/U.S. President/Condolences Telegram

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE
President, sends a telegram of condolence to the U.S.
President George Bush, expressing his condolences and sorrow
to the President and the American people over the victims of
the hurricanes that hit certain areas in the United States
and led to the death and injury of hundreds. His Highness
the President expresses the condolences and sorrow of the UAE
people to the families of the victims of this humanitarian
disaster.

End Informal Embassy Translation.
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