Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06ASUNCION809
2006-08-08 12:03:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Asuncion
Cable title:
PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON LEBANON SECURITY COUNCIL
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UNCLAS ASUNCION 000809
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PTER MOPS UN IS PY
SUBJECT: PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON LEBANON SECURITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
REF: STATE 128442
On 8/7, Polcouns discussed reftel points with Amb. Mario
Sandoval, the MFA's Under Secretary for Multilateral Affairs.
Sandoval, who had already received a copy of the draft UNSC
resolution on Lebanon from Paraguay's Mission to the UN in
New York, was skeptical about prospects the resolution would
be adopted 8/8 given ongoing hostilities and his
understanding Russia would have objections. Paraguay
believes the key is to obtain a cease-fire as a priority
first and foremost but Sandoval recognized a durable
resolution of the conflict required a more comprehensive
approach including addressing Israel's legitimate security
concerns.
CASON