Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BRUSSELS3203
2006-09-22 11:03:00
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
Embassy Brussels
Cable title:
DEMARCHE TO BELGIANS ON U.S. PRIORITIES FOR THE
how-toVZCZCXYZ0006 PP RUEHWEB DE RUEHBS #3203 2651103 ZNY CCCCC ZZH P 221103Z SEP 06 ZDK FM AMEMBASSY BRUSSELS TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 3145 INFO RUEHGV/USMISSION GENEVA PRIORITY 1063 RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK PRIORITY 0153
C O N F I D E N T I A L BRUSSELS 003203
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/21/2111
TAGS: PHUM BE
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE TO BELGIANS ON U.S. PRIORITIES FOR THE
SECOND SESSION OF THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: SECSTATE 157283
Classified By: Political Counselor Theodore H Andrews, Reasons 1.4 (b)
and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L BRUSSELS 003203
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/21/2111
TAGS: PHUM BE
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE TO BELGIANS ON U.S. PRIORITIES FOR THE
SECOND SESSION OF THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: SECSTATE 157283
Classified By: Political Counselor Theodore H Andrews, Reasons 1.4 (b)
and (d)
1. (C) The Belgian government generally shares USG goals at
the upcoming UN Human Rights Council session, according to
France Chainay, Director for Human Rights matters in the
MFA's International Organizations Division. She told
polcouns the Belgians were particularly anxious to avoid
having one subject like the Middle East conflict "hijack" the
entire session. Chainay said she looked forward to working
with DHL A/S Lowenkron and DAS Barks-Ruggles, whom she knew
during her just concluded service in Washington.
2. (C) Without commenting on the U.S. interest in Burma and
North Korea, Chainay indicated that Belarus remained an area
of special concern to Belgium, which served as OSCE Chairman
in Office. She was eager to exchange views on this issue.
KOROLOGOS
.
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/21/2111
TAGS: PHUM BE
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE TO BELGIANS ON U.S. PRIORITIES FOR THE
SECOND SESSION OF THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: SECSTATE 157283
Classified By: Political Counselor Theodore H Andrews, Reasons 1.4 (b)
and (d)
1. (C) The Belgian government generally shares USG goals at
the upcoming UN Human Rights Council session, according to
France Chainay, Director for Human Rights matters in the
MFA's International Organizations Division. She told
polcouns the Belgians were particularly anxious to avoid
having one subject like the Middle East conflict "hijack" the
entire session. Chainay said she looked forward to working
with DHL A/S Lowenkron and DAS Barks-Ruggles, whom she knew
during her just concluded service in Washington.
2. (C) Without commenting on the U.S. interest in Burma and
North Korea, Chainay indicated that Belarus remained an area
of special concern to Belgium, which served as OSCE Chairman
in Office. She was eager to exchange views on this issue.
KOROLOGOS
.