Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06CAIRO3641
2006-06-13 06:21:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Cairo
Cable title:
EGYPT ON FISSILE MATERIAL CUTOFF TREATY
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UNCLAS CAIRO 003641
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MNUC PARM PREL KNNP EG
SUBJECT: EGYPT ON FISSILE MATERIAL CUTOFF TREATY
REF: STATE 92033
Poloff discussed reftel points concerning negotiations of a
Fissile Material Cutoff Treaty (FMCT) with MFA Disarmamant
Office Director Dr. Aly June 7. Dr. Aly responded that Egypt
is not opposed to considering proceeding with the proposed
negotiations without linkages to issues that require
consensus. Aly said Egypt agrees with the U.S. that the
effectiveness of the CD has been compromised in recent years
and Egypt would like to reverse this trend. Aly also noted,
however, that Egypt remains concerned about the U.S. position
on verification.
RICCIARDONE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MNUC PARM PREL KNNP EG
SUBJECT: EGYPT ON FISSILE MATERIAL CUTOFF TREATY
REF: STATE 92033
Poloff discussed reftel points concerning negotiations of a
Fissile Material Cutoff Treaty (FMCT) with MFA Disarmamant
Office Director Dr. Aly June 7. Dr. Aly responded that Egypt
is not opposed to considering proceeding with the proposed
negotiations without linkages to issues that require
consensus. Aly said Egypt agrees with the U.S. that the
effectiveness of the CD has been compromised in recent years
and Egypt would like to reverse this trend. Aly also noted,
however, that Egypt remains concerned about the U.S. position
on verification.
RICCIARDONE