PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR ON SINIORA, AL SHARA'A, ARAB

C O N F I D E N T I A L CAIRO 001911

SIPDIS

ROME FOR MFO (LAROCCO)

E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/27/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV IS LE EG SY KPAL
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR ON SINIORA, AL SHARA'A, ARAB
LEAGUE SUMMIT


Classified by DCM Stuart Jones for reasons 1.4(b) and (d).


1. (C) Mubarak with Lebanese PM: Presidential Advisor
Soliman Awad told DCM on March 28 that during a March 23
meeting with President Mubarak, Lebanese PM Siniora
complained about the lack of progress with Syria on the
supply of weapons to Palestinians in Lebanon, on the
establishment of diplomatic relations, and on Shabaa Farms
discussions. Awad said Siniora also asked for help with
Syria with removing Lahoud.


2. (C) Mubarak with Syrian Vice President: Awad said that
in a meeting on March 23, Mubarak warned Syrian Vice
President Al Shara'a against Syria strengthening relations
with Iran. Mubarak said that Iran will not be able to solve
Syria's problems in the region or with the U.S. and "they
will not be there for you." On Lahoud, Mubarak told Al
Shara'a that he would not meddle in internal Lebanese
politics, but urged the Syrians to help the Lebanese solve
the problem because Damascus was responsible for changing the
law that extended Lahoud. Awad said that Al Shara'a was
deceitful on issues like Shabaa Farms, and Mubarak called him
on it. On the UN investigation, Awad said Mubarak warned that
although UN investigator Brammertz is not as tough as Mehlis,
Syria would eventually have to answer to the UN.


3. (C) Awad on Arab League Summit: Awad said Mubarak will
not go to the Arab League Summit because "they are not
serious" and because of Turabi's remarks on Al Arabiya
regarding the attempt on Mubarak's life in Addis in 1995.
When DCM asked if Mubarak was concerned for his security,
Awad said that he is because of Turabi's statements. Awad
said that Mubarak's pending trilateral meeting with Libyan
leader Qadhafi and Sudanese President Bashir will depend on
the outcome of the summit.

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