Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BRUSSELS3722
2006-11-03 16:50:00
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
Embassy Brussels
Cable title:
DEMARCHE TO BELGIUM ON COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN
how-toVZCZCXYZ0039 PP RUEHWEB DE RUEHBS #3722 3071650 ZNY CCCCC ZZH P 031650Z NOV 06 FM AMEMBASSY BRUSSELS TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 3521 INFO RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK PRIORITY 0161 RUCNMEM/EU MEMBER STATES COLLECTIVE RUEHNT/AMEMBASSY TASHKENT 0270 RUEHVEN/USMISSION USOSCE 0205
C O N F I D E N T I A L BRUSSELS 003722
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/02/2011
TAGS: KTIA PHUM PREL BE
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE TO BELGIUM ON COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN
RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS -- WHY THEY HAVE NOT CO-SPONSORED THE
UZBEKISTAN RESOLUTION
REF: SECSTATE 182267
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 003722
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/02/2011
TAGS: KTIA PHUM PREL BE
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE TO BELGIUM ON COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN
RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS -- WHY THEY HAVE NOT CO-SPONSORED THE
UZBEKISTAN RESOLUTION
REF: SECSTATE 182267
Classified By: Political Counselor Theodore H Andrews, Reasons 1.4 (b)
and (d)
1. (U) The acting head of the MFA's International
Organizations Division told polcouns Belgium has decided to
delay a decision on co-sponsoring the Uzbekistan resolution
in the Third Committee until November 8, date of the EU's
consultations in Brussels with the Uzbeks. The Uzbek Foreign
Minister will hold a separate bilateral with Belgian FM De
Gucht during the course of the day to discuss bilateral and
OSCE issues.
2. (C) Although nine EU member states reportedly have agreed
to co-sponsor the resolution, Belgium and thirteen others
will hold off on taking a stand until after the November 8
meeting, according to our source, who hinted strongly that
pressure from the Germans had something to do with the
decision to delay. The Belgians hope the November 8 meeting
will clarify the situation sufficiently to justify their
deciding to co-sponsor.
3. (U) Our contact confirmed that the Belgians had joined the
EU consensus on the other resolutions. Imbrie
.
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/02/2011
TAGS: KTIA PHUM PREL BE
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE TO BELGIUM ON COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN
RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS -- WHY THEY HAVE NOT CO-SPONSORED THE
UZBEKISTAN RESOLUTION
REF: SECSTATE 182267
Classified By: Political Counselor Theodore H Andrews, Reasons 1.4 (b)
and (d)
1. (U) The acting head of the MFA's International
Organizations Division told polcouns Belgium has decided to
delay a decision on co-sponsoring the Uzbekistan resolution
in the Third Committee until November 8, date of the EU's
consultations in Brussels with the Uzbeks. The Uzbek Foreign
Minister will hold a separate bilateral with Belgian FM De
Gucht during the course of the day to discuss bilateral and
OSCE issues.
2. (C) Although nine EU member states reportedly have agreed
to co-sponsor the resolution, Belgium and thirteen others
will hold off on taking a stand until after the November 8
meeting, according to our source, who hinted strongly that
pressure from the Germans had something to do with the
decision to delay. The Belgians hope the November 8 meeting
will clarify the situation sufficiently to justify their
deciding to co-sponsor.
3. (U) Our contact confirmed that the Belgians had joined the
EU consensus on the other resolutions. Imbrie
.