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05MADRID1688
2005-04-29 15:36:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Madrid
Cable title:  

SPAIN SUPPORTS EVENTUAL RUSSIAN OECD MEMBERSHIP

Tags:  AMGT EFIN ECON ETRD RS SP OECD NATO 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MADRID 001688 

SIPDIS

PASS LABOR DEPARTMENT

E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/27/2015
TAGS: AMGT EFIN ECON ETRD RS SP OECD NATO
SUBJECT: SPAIN SUPPORTS EVENTUAL RUSSIAN OECD MEMBERSHIP

REF: STATE 66309

Classified By: Economic Counselor Whitney Baird for reasons 1.4 (b) and
(d)

C O N F I D E N T I A L MADRID 001688

SIPDIS

PASS LABOR DEPARTMENT

E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/27/2015
TAGS: AMGT EFIN ECON ETRD RS SP OECD NATO
SUBJECT: SPAIN SUPPORTS EVENTUAL RUSSIAN OECD MEMBERSHIP

REF: STATE 66309

Classified By: Economic Counselor Whitney Baird for reasons 1.4 (b) and
(d)


1. (C) Econoff discussed reftel points with Ministry of
Foreign Affairs Subdirector General for Multilateral Economic
Relations Pablo Montesino-Espartero on April 27. SubDG
Montesino discussed Spain's position with Spanish Ambassador
to the OECD Fernando Ballestero Diaz prior to the discussion
with Econoff. Spain supports eventual Russian membership in
the OECD, however, the government feels that at this time
Russia should only be "in the pipeline." Spain believes a
decision on formal accession should not be taken at this
time, and that the progress of Russia's internal reforms
should be monitored. However, Montesino stressed the
importance of the Differentiated Engagement Strategy (DES)
and the importance of engaging Russia within that framework.
According to Montesino, Russia must be part of the
enlargement strategy, and thus Spain also supports Russia's
continued participation in certain OECD working groups.


2. (C) Comment: When questioned whether Spain had already
engaged Russia on an informal basis, Montesino only replied
after a long period of hesitation. Montesino again repeated
that Russia should be considered for OECD membership "in the
future." End Comment.
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