Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
05BANDARSERIBEGAWAN431
2005-09-07 08:38:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan
Cable title:  

TFUS01: OFFER OF CASH DONATION FROM THE SULTAN OF

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O 070838Z SEP 05
FM AMEMBASSY BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
TO SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 2921
C O N F I D E N T I A L BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 000431 


DEPARTMENT FOR TASK FORCE 1 AND EAP/PMBS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/07/2015
TAGS: PREL ECON EFIN AEMR AMGT BX
SUBJECT: TFUS01: OFFER OF CASH DONATION FROM THE SULTAN OF
BRUNEI

REF: STATE 163278

(U) Classified by Charge Jeff Hawkins, Reasons 1.4 (B and D)

C O N F I D E N T I A L BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 000431


DEPARTMENT FOR TASK FORCE 1 AND EAP/PMBS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/07/2015
TAGS: PREL ECON EFIN AEMR AMGT BX
SUBJECT: TFUS01: OFFER OF CASH DONATION FROM THE SULTAN OF
BRUNEI

REF: STATE 163278

(U) Classified by Charge Jeff Hawkins, Reasons 1.4 (B and D)


1. (C) MFA Political II Acting Director Alihashim Yusof
contacted Charge on September 7 to inform him that the Sultan
had decided in principal to make a cash contribution in
support of Hurricane Katrina victims and to inquire into the
modalities of donation. Alihashim reported a specific dollar
figure had not yet been decided. Charge conveyed reftel
points, including USG gratitude for the offer and the need to
consult with the Department.


2. (C) Comment. It is not unusual for the Sultan to make a
cash contribution in situation like this one. In general,
the Bruneians prefer to pass such contributions on to a
government, rather than an NGO, and Alihashim suggested the
GOB would likely opt to donate to the USG in this case. At
this stage, it is not clear whether the donation would come
as a personal gift from His Majesty or as a donation from the
Government of Brunei. We expect to hear from the MFA shortly
and would appreciate interim guidance on how to respond. End
Comment.


HAWKINS