Identifier
Created
Classification
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05PARIS1525
2005-03-08 16:43:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Paris
Cable title:  

AUSTRALIA GROUP DEMARCHE TO THE FRENCH CONCERNING

Tags:  ETTC PARM PREL FR CBE 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L PARIS 001525 

SIPDIS

FOR NP/CBM

E.O. 12958: DECL: 10 YEARS
TAGS: ETTC PARM PREL FR CBE
SUBJECT: AUSTRALIA GROUP DEMARCHE TO THE FRENCH CONCERNING
2005 PLENARY REGIONAL NONPROLIFERATION PROPOSALS (C)

REF: SECSTATE 36488

Classified By: EST COUNSELOR ROBERT W. DRY FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) (D) AND
(H)

C O N F I D E N T I A L PARIS 001525

SIPDIS

FOR NP/CBM

E.O. 12958: DECL: 10 YEARS
TAGS: ETTC PARM PREL FR CBE
SUBJECT: AUSTRALIA GROUP DEMARCHE TO THE FRENCH CONCERNING
2005 PLENARY REGIONAL NONPROLIFERATION PROPOSALS (C)

REF: SECSTATE 36488

Classified By: EST COUNSELOR ROBERT W. DRY FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) (D) AND
(H)


1. (C) On 04 March 2005, Embassy EST officer delivered
points provided reftel on U.S. proposals for the April 2005
Australia Group (AG) Plenary to French Ministry of Foreign
Affairs point-of-contact for AG matters, Etienne Sur. After
reading the non-paper, Sur commented that the U.S. proposals
struck him as very good ideas that would be well-received by
group members. However, he added that before he could
comment officially re the French position on the proposals,
he would need to consult with his superiors in the Chemical
and Biological Disarmament Division. He noted that he hoped
to provide an official response to the U.S. proposals in the
coming days, and looked forward to working closely with EST
officer on AG matters.
Leach