Identifier
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05VIENNA3787
2005-12-01 13:47:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Vienna
Cable title:  

VISIT TO VIENNA OF U/S R. NICHOLAS BURNS AND

Tags:  OVIP OTRA ASEC AU 
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UNCLAS VIENNA 003787 

SIPDIS

INFO OSCE POST COLLECTIVE IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY LJUBLJANA IMMEDIATE

P FOR DAVID BAME
S/ES-EX FOR STEPHEN B. WILLIAMS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OVIP OTRA ASEC AU
SUBJECT: VISIT TO VIENNA OF U/S R. NICHOLAS BURNS AND
TRAVELLING PARTY

REF: STATE 216461

UNCLAS VIENNA 003787

SIPDIS

INFO OSCE POST COLLECTIVE IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY LJUBLJANA IMMEDIATE

P FOR DAVID BAME
S/ES-EX FOR STEPHEN B. WILLIAMS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OVIP OTRA ASEC AU
SUBJECT: VISIT TO VIENNA OF U/S R. NICHOLAS BURNS AND
TRAVELLING PARTY

REF: STATE 216461


1. Post warmly welcomes visit of Under Secretary for
Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns, Assistant Secretary for
European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried, and Special
Assistant to the Under Secretary David Bame to Vienna,
Austria December 7, 2005.


2. U/S Burns and party will be met at the airport and
escorted to the gate by Economic Political Counselor Gregory

E. Phillips and Embassy expediter Christian Ludwig. Mr.
Phillips cell phone number is (from the U.S.) 43-664-423-7596
and (from inside Austria) 0664-423-7596. Mr. Ludwig's cell
phone number is (from the U.S.) 43-664-4242-316 and (from
inside Austria) 0664-4242-316.


3. THREAT ASSESSMENT AND SECURITY GUIDANCE. Austria is
currently rated low for crime and terrorism and is quite safe
by U.S. standards. However, the Regional Security Office
recommends travelers take common sense precautions while in
Austria. Pickpockets can be a problem in crowded areas in
Vienna frequented by tourists, such as St. Stephansplatz, the
Rathausplatz, and the Naschmarkt. In addition, drug dealers
sometimes frequent the Stadtpark (across from the Marriott
Hotel) and the Karlsplatz at night. Public transportation
(buses, trams and subways) is very efficient and generally
quite safe; however, travelers should use more caution when
riding public transportation in the later evening. Theft
from parked vehicles and hotel rooms can also be a concern.
Visitors should exercise the same common sense security
precautions they would in any large cosmopolitan area. As
everywhere overseas, American travelers should maintain a low
profile and maintain an awareness of their surroundings.


4. SECURITY CLEARANCE AND BUILDING ACCESS: In compliance
with Department of State (DOS) regulations and mission
policy, visitors desiring unescorted access into any mission
facility must ensure that their headquarters provide the
following in their travel message: clearance levels (if
any),social security numbers, and agencies granting
clearances. Please send messages via cable with ASEC tags to
ensure proper distribution to the RSO.


5. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: RSO approval must be obtained before
any electronic devices may be brought into any mission
facilities and CAA areas. Please contact RSO for further
information.


6. All travelers should be aware of the Department of
State,s latest travel warnings and public announcements,
available at the Consular Affairs internet website at
HTTP://travel.state.gov.
VAN VOORST