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05QUITO2607
2005-11-15 22:17:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Quito
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IRAN: GOE AGAINST NO ACTION, FAVORS UNSC REFERRAL

Tags:  PHUM EC UNHRC 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L QUITO 002607 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: TEN YEARS
TAGS: PHUM EC UNHRC
SUBJECT: IRAN: GOE AGAINST NO ACTION, FAVORS UNSC REFERRAL

REF: STATE 207928

Classified By: PolOff Jarahn Hillsman for reason 1.4 (b&d)

C O N F I D E N T I A L QUITO 002607

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: TEN YEARS
TAGS: PHUM EC UNHRC
SUBJECT: IRAN: GOE AGAINST NO ACTION, FAVORS UNSC REFERRAL

REF: STATE 207928

Classified By: PolOff Jarahn Hillsman for reason 1.4 (b&d)


1. (C) The DCM delivered RefTel points on November 15 to MFA
U/S for Multilateral Affairs Mauricio Montalvo, requesting
GOE support in opposing the no action motion against the
pending human rights resolution on Iran. The DCM stressed
the importance of maintaining the Third Committee's
credibility as a forum for addressing human rights abuses,
and showing international community concern for the Iranian
people. Montalvo said that he was in contact with Ecuador's
mission in New York and that the GOE would likely support USG
efforts, adding that the GOE also condemns Tehran's crackdown
on basic freedoms.


2. (C) The DCM reminded Montalvo that Iran's recent actions
and hostile language towards Israel justifies referring the
rogue nation's nuclear program to the UNSC. Montalvo said
Ecuador is currently discussing the issue with the other
Latin American countries on the 2005-2006 IAEA Board of
Governors, and should have an official position soon. He
implied that the GOE would likely support the EU-3 initiative.
JEWELL