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05BUENOSAIRES267
2005-02-07 14:18:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Buenos Aires
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PREPARATIONS FOR CICTE FIFTH REGULAR SESSION,

Tags:  PTER PREL AORC DEMARCHE 
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UNCLAS BUENOS AIRES 000267 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER PREL AORC DEMARCHE
SUBJECT: PREPARATIONS FOR CICTE FIFTH REGULAR SESSION,
FEBRUARY 16-18, 2005, IN PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD

REF: SECSTATE 17684

UNCLAS BUENOS AIRES 000267

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER PREL AORC DEMARCHE
SUBJECT: PREPARATIONS FOR CICTE FIFTH REGULAR SESSION,
FEBRUARY 16-18, 2005, IN PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD

REF: SECSTATE 17684


1. On February 4, POLOFF met with Ambassador Victor Beauge,
Special Representative for Terrorism Affairs, to deliver
reftel demarche regarding the upcoming fifth session of the
Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (CICTE) in Port of
Spain, Trinidad on February 16-18, 2005.


2. Ambassador Beauge said he would lead the Argentine
delegation to the session, but that the GOA not yet approved
the final list of attendees it plans to send. Thus far, the
delegation will be comprised of representatives from the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Interior Ministry, the Coast
Guard and the Argentine National Intelligence Service.
Beauge said that next week plans will finalize and he would
be in touch with any relevant changes in the agenda.


3. Argentina has not yet sent in its annual CICTE report,
however it intends to present a copy of its UNSCR 1373 report
during the February 16-18 CICTE session. Beauge believes
that the UNSCR 1373 report would be adequate for CICTE, as
the two reports cover essentially the same material.


4. Ambassador Beauge said the GOA planned to make an
announcement regarding its plans to provide further aid
during the February session. He pointed out that CICTE aid
is voluntary and that Argentina has made past contributions
by hosting training courses. The GOA is hoping to receive
approval and joint-funding through CICTE to expand its
scholarship-training program through the Argentine National
Intelligence Service.


5. Regarding the use of language previously agreed to in
past CICTE meetings, referring to "connections" between
terrorism and related crimes, Beauge said he agrees with the
US position that altering the language only weakens it.
While Beauge is personally supportive of our position he
said he has not yet received official instructions.
LLORENS