Identifier
Created
Classification
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06ISLAMABAD10142
2006-06-01 10:11:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Islamabad
Cable title:
GOP WELCOMES U.S. STATEMENT ON IRAN
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ISLAMABAD 010142
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E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/30/2016
TAGS: IR KNNP PK PREL
SUBJECT: GOP WELCOMES U.S. STATEMENT ON IRAN
REF: A. STATE 87682
B. ISLAMABAD 9892
C. ISLAMABAD 9499
D. ISLAMABAD 9033
Classified By: Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ISLAMABAD 010142
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SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/30/2016
TAGS: IR KNNP PK PREL
SUBJECT: GOP WELCOMES U.S. STATEMENT ON IRAN
REF: A. STATE 87682
B. ISLAMABAD 9892
C. ISLAMABAD 9499
D. ISLAMABAD 9033
Classified By: Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) On the evening of May 31, the Ambassador conveyed
key points on the Secretary Rice's announcement that the U.S.
will to join the EU-3 in direct talks with Iran, if Tehran
first verifiably stops its enrichment and reprocessing
program, to Foreign Minister Kasuri (Ref A). The Foreign
Minister welcomed the news and promised to convey it
immediately to President Musharraf. The Ambassador noted
that the Foreign Minister had recently repeated the GOP
impression that Tehran keenly wanted to open a dialogue with
Washington. Now that the Secretary has opened the door to
full participation in the EU-3's dialogue with Iran (Ref B,
C, D),the Ambassador continued, the U.S. expects Pakistan to
vigorously support the U.S. action. FM Kasuri agreed, saying
that he would ensure that the MFA issued a statement of
support immediately.
2. (C) The Foreign Minister called the Ambassador at 2300
local time to confirm that he had advised President Musharraf
of the Secretary's announcement and that the MFA had issued a
statement of support (full text below).
3. (U) Text of MFA press release:
(Begin text.)
P.R. No. 203/2006
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(Office of the Spokesperson)
Press Release
When asked to comment, a Spokesperson of the Foreign Office
said, "The statement by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
indicating willingness of the United States to talk to Iran
along with the EU-3 is a positive development that we hope
would lead to reduction of tensions and negotiations for a
diplomatic solution of the Iranian nuclear issue. Pakistan
has always supported a diplomatic solution of this problem
and opposed resort to the use of force. We have emphasized
that all parties must abide by their international
obligations and no effort should be spared to find a
negotiated solution. While we are firmly against nuclear
proliferation, we support Iran's right to develop nuclear
technology for peaceful purposes under IAEA safeguards."
Islamabad
May 31, 2006
(End text.)
CROCKER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/30/2016
TAGS: IR KNNP PK PREL
SUBJECT: GOP WELCOMES U.S. STATEMENT ON IRAN
REF: A. STATE 87682
B. ISLAMABAD 9892
C. ISLAMABAD 9499
D. ISLAMABAD 9033
Classified By: Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) On the evening of May 31, the Ambassador conveyed
key points on the Secretary Rice's announcement that the U.S.
will to join the EU-3 in direct talks with Iran, if Tehran
first verifiably stops its enrichment and reprocessing
program, to Foreign Minister Kasuri (Ref A). The Foreign
Minister welcomed the news and promised to convey it
immediately to President Musharraf. The Ambassador noted
that the Foreign Minister had recently repeated the GOP
impression that Tehran keenly wanted to open a dialogue with
Washington. Now that the Secretary has opened the door to
full participation in the EU-3's dialogue with Iran (Ref B,
C, D),the Ambassador continued, the U.S. expects Pakistan to
vigorously support the U.S. action. FM Kasuri agreed, saying
that he would ensure that the MFA issued a statement of
support immediately.
2. (C) The Foreign Minister called the Ambassador at 2300
local time to confirm that he had advised President Musharraf
of the Secretary's announcement and that the MFA had issued a
statement of support (full text below).
3. (U) Text of MFA press release:
(Begin text.)
P.R. No. 203/2006
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(Office of the Spokesperson)
Press Release
When asked to comment, a Spokesperson of the Foreign Office
said, "The statement by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
indicating willingness of the United States to talk to Iran
along with the EU-3 is a positive development that we hope
would lead to reduction of tensions and negotiations for a
diplomatic solution of the Iranian nuclear issue. Pakistan
has always supported a diplomatic solution of this problem
and opposed resort to the use of force. We have emphasized
that all parties must abide by their international
obligations and no effort should be spared to find a
negotiated solution. While we are firmly against nuclear
proliferation, we support Iran's right to develop nuclear
technology for peaceful purposes under IAEA safeguards."
Islamabad
May 31, 2006
(End text.)
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