Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BRATISLAVA555
2006-07-10 14:22:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Bratislava
Cable title:
SLOVAK RESPONSE TO DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES:
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BRATISLAVA 000555
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
IO/UNP
EAP/K
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/09/2016
TAGS: PREL MARR PARM UNSC KN LO
SUBJECT: SLOVAK RESPONSE TO DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES:
UNANIMITY TRUMPS UNSC RESOLUTION
REF: STATE 111132
Classified By: CDA Lawrence R. Silverman for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L BRATISLAVA 000555
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
IO/UNP
EAP/K
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/09/2016
TAGS: PREL MARR PARM UNSC KN LO
SUBJECT: SLOVAK RESPONSE TO DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES:
UNANIMITY TRUMPS UNSC RESOLUTION
REF: STATE 111132
Classified By: CDA Lawrence R. Silverman for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) New Slovak Foreign Minister Jan Kubis, who took office
less than a week ago, has received calls from the Foreign
Ministers of China, Russia, and South Korea regarding North
Korea's recent missile launches (reftel). As expected, the
Chinese and Russians argued against a UNSC resolution and for
a UNSC Presidential Statement (PRST). The South Koreans told
Kubis that, while a tough message must be sent to North
Korea, unanimity is more important than the form of the
message.
2. (C) Though the Slovaks are co-sponsors and would prefer
the UNSC resolution, Kubis told Charge on July 10 that he
agreed with the South Korean sentiment that unanimity
outweighs form. The Slovaks believe, based on the Chinese
FM's call, that Beijing would use its veto to scuttle a UNSC
resolution containing Chapter 7 language. Kubis has
instructed the Slovak delegation to the UNSC to work closely
with its allies. Because of concerns about the real
possibility of a Chinese veto, the Slovaks would agree to a
PRST if it is necessary for unanimity.
SILVERMAN
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
IO/UNP
EAP/K
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/09/2016
TAGS: PREL MARR PARM UNSC KN LO
SUBJECT: SLOVAK RESPONSE TO DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES:
UNANIMITY TRUMPS UNSC RESOLUTION
REF: STATE 111132
Classified By: CDA Lawrence R. Silverman for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) New Slovak Foreign Minister Jan Kubis, who took office
less than a week ago, has received calls from the Foreign
Ministers of China, Russia, and South Korea regarding North
Korea's recent missile launches (reftel). As expected, the
Chinese and Russians argued against a UNSC resolution and for
a UNSC Presidential Statement (PRST). The South Koreans told
Kubis that, while a tough message must be sent to North
Korea, unanimity is more important than the form of the
message.
2. (C) Though the Slovaks are co-sponsors and would prefer
the UNSC resolution, Kubis told Charge on July 10 that he
agreed with the South Korean sentiment that unanimity
outweighs form. The Slovaks believe, based on the Chinese
FM's call, that Beijing would use its veto to scuttle a UNSC
resolution containing Chapter 7 language. Kubis has
instructed the Slovak delegation to the UNSC to work closely
with its allies. Because of concerns about the real
possibility of a Chinese veto, the Slovaks would agree to a
PRST if it is necessary for unanimity.
SILVERMAN