Identifier
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Classification
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06ABUDHABI4281
2006-11-14 11:36:00
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Embassy Abu Dhabi
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UNCLAS ABU DHABI 004281
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV KDEM AE
SUBJECT: IRAQ VP AL-HESHIMI VISITS UAE
REF: ABU DHABI 2781
UNCLAS ABU DHABI 004281
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SENSITIVE
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV KDEM AE
SUBJECT: IRAQ VP AL-HESHIMI VISITS UAE
REF: ABU DHABI 2781
1. (U) Iraqi Vice President Tareq Al-Heshimi made a
well-publicized visit to the UAE November 12, in which he met
with President Khalifa bin Zayed and Vice President Mohammed
bin Rashid. President Khalifa stated, according to press
reports, that the UAE would "spare no effort" in supporting
and assisting Iraq in achieving "development, stability, and
national unity." Khalifa called on the Iraqi people to "work
together towards reconstruction" and to "give priority to
national interests" over other considerations (such as
sectarian interests). President Khalifa was joined in the
meeting by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme
Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed; the
meeting was widely covered in both the English and
Arabic-language press.
2. (U) Al-Heshimi met separately with Sheikh Mohamed bin
Rashid Al-Maktoum (MbR),UAE Vice-President and Prime
Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, who was accompanied by Foreign
Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. MbR affirmed
the need for religious, social, and political unity in Iraq,
and re-iterated the UAEG's support for a democratic Iraq.
The two parties discussed bilateral relations, emphasizing
the UAE's humanitarian assistance to Iraq.
3. (SBU) On November 14, the Iraq Desk of the UAE Ministry of
Foreign Affairs offered no details on topics discussed during
the Al-Heshimi visit, noting that the Presidential Court had
made the arrangements. The Deputy Chief of Mission of the
Iraqi Embassy said the topics were "general" in nature and
that the Vice President was meeting November 14 with members
of the Iraqi community in the UAE prior to his November 15
departure.
4. (SBU) Comment: Statements made during this visit were
reminiscent of PM Al-Malaki's visit in July (reftel),during
which he was similarly well received by the President and
senior UAE officials. The UAE continues to make its public
support for Iraqi stability known, with particular stress on
the need for internal unity in Iraq. End comment.
SISON
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV KDEM AE
SUBJECT: IRAQ VP AL-HESHIMI VISITS UAE
REF: ABU DHABI 2781
1. (U) Iraqi Vice President Tareq Al-Heshimi made a
well-publicized visit to the UAE November 12, in which he met
with President Khalifa bin Zayed and Vice President Mohammed
bin Rashid. President Khalifa stated, according to press
reports, that the UAE would "spare no effort" in supporting
and assisting Iraq in achieving "development, stability, and
national unity." Khalifa called on the Iraqi people to "work
together towards reconstruction" and to "give priority to
national interests" over other considerations (such as
sectarian interests). President Khalifa was joined in the
meeting by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme
Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed; the
meeting was widely covered in both the English and
Arabic-language press.
2. (U) Al-Heshimi met separately with Sheikh Mohamed bin
Rashid Al-Maktoum (MbR),UAE Vice-President and Prime
Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, who was accompanied by Foreign
Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. MbR affirmed
the need for religious, social, and political unity in Iraq,
and re-iterated the UAEG's support for a democratic Iraq.
The two parties discussed bilateral relations, emphasizing
the UAE's humanitarian assistance to Iraq.
3. (SBU) On November 14, the Iraq Desk of the UAE Ministry of
Foreign Affairs offered no details on topics discussed during
the Al-Heshimi visit, noting that the Presidential Court had
made the arrangements. The Deputy Chief of Mission of the
Iraqi Embassy said the topics were "general" in nature and
that the Vice President was meeting November 14 with members
of the Iraqi community in the UAE prior to his November 15
departure.
4. (SBU) Comment: Statements made during this visit were
reminiscent of PM Al-Malaki's visit in July (reftel),during
which he was similarly well received by the President and
senior UAE officials. The UAE continues to make its public
support for Iraqi stability known, with particular stress on
the need for internal unity in Iraq. End comment.
SISON