Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
05THEHAGUE3109
2005-11-17 14:16:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy The Hague
Cable title:  

NETHERLANDS/COLOMBIA: SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE OAS

Tags:  PREL PTER EAID NL CO 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L THE HAGUE 003109 

SIPDIS

STATE FOR WHA/AND NAN FIFE AND USOAS/POL SERGIO GARCIA

E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/17/2015
TAGS: PREL PTER EAID NL CO
SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS/COLOMBIA: SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE OAS
MISSION IN COLOMBIA

REF: A. SECSTATE 207709

B. THE HAGUE 03011

Classified By: Acting DCM Andrew J. Schofer
for Reasons 1.4(b) and (d).

C O N F I D E N T I A L THE HAGUE 003109

SIPDIS

STATE FOR WHA/AND NAN FIFE AND USOAS/POL SERGIO GARCIA

E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/17/2015
TAGS: PREL PTER EAID NL CO
SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS/COLOMBIA: SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE OAS
MISSION IN COLOMBIA

REF: A. SECSTATE 207709

B. THE HAGUE 03011

Classified By: Acting DCM Andrew J. Schofer
for Reasons 1.4(b) and (d).


1. (U) The Dutch plan to continue, and perhaps increase,
their contribution to the OAS Mission in Colombia. On
November 17, Dimitri Vogelaar (Venezuela Desk Officer, MFA)
shared this information with POLOFF in response to ref A
points.


2. (C) FM Bot's recent visit to Bogota has renewed Dutch
interest in the Colombian peace process. The Dutch
contribution to the OAS Mission may reflect this renewed
interest; Though the amount has yet to be finalized, Vogelaar
surmised that the Dutch contribution could be as much as 1.5
million dollars. This represents a significant increase from
past contributions reported ref A.


3. (C) The Dutch are keen to foster involvement of
multilateral partners in the Colombian peace process. As
reported in ref B, FM Bot solicited the EU's assistance at
the November 7 GAERC; Vogelaar explained that the Dutch also
have plans for the UN. Concerned that the vacuum created by
the dissolution of Colombian paramilitary groups will be
quickly filled by the FARC, the Dutch emphasize the
importance of FARC disarmament. The Dutch feel this is a job
best performed by the UN, and plan to appeal to the UN for a
peacekeeping presence.
BLAKEMAN