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06ASHGABAT948
2006-09-08 12:52:00
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Embassy Ashgabat
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TURKMENISTAN INTENDS TO SIGN CENTRAL ASIA NUCLEAR

Tags:  KNNP MARR PARM PREL TX UN 
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UNCLAS ASHGABAT 000948 

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STATE FOR SCA/CEN (PERRY),ISN/MNSA
GENEVA FOR CD DELEGATION

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KNNP MARR PARM PREL TX UN
SUBJECT: TURKMENISTAN INTENDS TO SIGN CENTRAL ASIA NUCLEAR
WEAPON-FREE ZONE TREATY

REF: ASHGABAT 942

UNCLAS ASHGABAT 000948

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SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

STATE FOR SCA/CEN (PERRY),ISN/MNSA
GENEVA FOR CD DELEGATION

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KNNP MARR PARM PREL TX UN
SUBJECT: TURKMENISTAN INTENDS TO SIGN CENTRAL ASIA NUCLEAR
WEAPON-FREE ZONE TREATY

REF: ASHGABAT 942


1. (SBU) On the sidelines of Tajikistan's September 7
National Day reception, Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rashit
Meredov informed Charge that Turkmenistan intends to sign the
Central Asia Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone treaty. Meredov
provided neither further explanation nor a rationale for
refusing to receive P-3 ambassadors to discuss the issue
earlier this month (see reftel).

Comment
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2. (SBU) In light of the Kazakhstani foreign minister's
recent visit to Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan's decision to
modify its definition of "positive neutrality" and join its
Central Asian neighbors in signing this treaty could simply
be a signal to Kazakhstan of Turkmenistan's desire for
improved relations. Embassy will monitor any other steps
that might signify a shift in Turkmenistan's relations with
its neighbors. End Comment.

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