Identifier
Created
Classification
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05MADRID2721
2005-07-21 11:52:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Madrid
Cable title:
SPAIN: RESPONSE TO AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
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UNCLAS MADRID 002721
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT PASS TO EUR/WE
EB/TRA/OTP FOR STEPHEN MILLER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EWWT SP EUN
SUBJECT: SPAIN: RESPONSE TO AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
DEMARCHE
REF: STATE 124689
Econoff delivered reftel points on July 21 to Juan Luis Munoz
de Laborde, Ministro Plenipotenciario with the International
Economics division of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. In addition, Econoff presented Munoz with a copy of
the American Bureau of Shipping's (ABS) proposed resolution,
which had previously been given to the Spanish government by
ABS's attorneys. Munoz said that the competency for this
issue was with the Ministry of Justice but that the MFA would
pass the following points to the appropriate authorities in
the Justice Ministry:
-1. That the USG is interested in this case and would like to
see an amicable resolution that meets the needs of all
parties involved.
-2. That the USG hopes that the GOS gives serious
consideration to ABS's proposal and engages in meaningful
discussions to find a mutually agreed upon resolution.
-3. That the USG would like to be kept informed about the
progress of the case.
Post stands ready to further engage the Spanish government on
this issue should further information be required.
AGUIRRE
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT PASS TO EUR/WE
EB/TRA/OTP FOR STEPHEN MILLER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EWWT SP EUN
SUBJECT: SPAIN: RESPONSE TO AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
DEMARCHE
REF: STATE 124689
Econoff delivered reftel points on July 21 to Juan Luis Munoz
de Laborde, Ministro Plenipotenciario with the International
Economics division of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. In addition, Econoff presented Munoz with a copy of
the American Bureau of Shipping's (ABS) proposed resolution,
which had previously been given to the Spanish government by
ABS's attorneys. Munoz said that the competency for this
issue was with the Ministry of Justice but that the MFA would
pass the following points to the appropriate authorities in
the Justice Ministry:
-1. That the USG is interested in this case and would like to
see an amicable resolution that meets the needs of all
parties involved.
-2. That the USG hopes that the GOS gives serious
consideration to ABS's proposal and engages in meaningful
discussions to find a mutually agreed upon resolution.
-3. That the USG would like to be kept informed about the
progress of the case.
Post stands ready to further engage the Spanish government on
this issue should further information be required.
AGUIRRE