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06ISLAMABAD11267
2006-06-15 03:41:00
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
Embassy Islamabad
Cable title:
DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ISLAMABAD 011267
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E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/14/2016
TAGS: PK PREL UN PHUM
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: A. STATE 94561
B. ISLAMABAD 10740
Classified By: DCM Peter W. Bodde, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ISLAMABAD 011267
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NOFORN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/14/2016
TAGS: PK PREL UN PHUM
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: A. STATE 94561
B. ISLAMABAD 10740
Classified By: DCM Peter W. Bodde, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) On June 14, poloff delivered Ref A points on the
Human Rights Council (HRC) to MFA (UN) Director Shafqat Ali
Khan. Khan responded by saying that the Government of
Pakistan (GOP) also wants the HRC to get off to a strong
start. To that end, the GOP agrees that this initial session
of the HRC should focus on procedural, not substantive,
issues. Khan agreed that the proposal to form a limited
number of working groups under the HRC to grapple with
complex procedural question a novel and interesting approach;
he said that the suggestion regarding special rapporteurs
continuing their work over the course of the coming year is a
novel proposal that the GOP would give serious consideration.
As to the prospect of the HRC considering the Declaration on
the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Khan assured poloff that
the GOP agrees with the U.S./Australian position, as
presented to MFA Director General Tasneem Aslam on June 6
(Ref B). The GOP is carefully studying the materials on the
Declaration and has instructed its delegation in Geneva to be
alert to any effort to bring this text forward.
2. (C) With regard to the U.S. request that OIC members
exercise moderation and restraint with regard to sensitive
issues, surrounding Israel, Palestine and the occupied
territories, Khan replied that the GOP understands the USG
point of view, but that domestic opinion in OIC member states
is so strong that some members may feel forced to raise the
issue at the HRC. For Pakistan's part, the government cannot
afford to been seen obstructing the efforts of other OIC
members who wish to advance these issues. As the OIC Chair
in Geneva, the GOP must maintain a balance between its
national interest and consensus among OIC member states. The
GOP will try to play a constructive role, Khan said, but is
making no promises in advance of the HRC session.
CROCKER
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/14/2016
TAGS: PK PREL UN PHUM
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: A. STATE 94561
B. ISLAMABAD 10740
Classified By: DCM Peter W. Bodde, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) On June 14, poloff delivered Ref A points on the
Human Rights Council (HRC) to MFA (UN) Director Shafqat Ali
Khan. Khan responded by saying that the Government of
Pakistan (GOP) also wants the HRC to get off to a strong
start. To that end, the GOP agrees that this initial session
of the HRC should focus on procedural, not substantive,
issues. Khan agreed that the proposal to form a limited
number of working groups under the HRC to grapple with
complex procedural question a novel and interesting approach;
he said that the suggestion regarding special rapporteurs
continuing their work over the course of the coming year is a
novel proposal that the GOP would give serious consideration.
As to the prospect of the HRC considering the Declaration on
the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Khan assured poloff that
the GOP agrees with the U.S./Australian position, as
presented to MFA Director General Tasneem Aslam on June 6
(Ref B). The GOP is carefully studying the materials on the
Declaration and has instructed its delegation in Geneva to be
alert to any effort to bring this text forward.
2. (C) With regard to the U.S. request that OIC members
exercise moderation and restraint with regard to sensitive
issues, surrounding Israel, Palestine and the occupied
territories, Khan replied that the GOP understands the USG
point of view, but that domestic opinion in OIC member states
is so strong that some members may feel forced to raise the
issue at the HRC. For Pakistan's part, the government cannot
afford to been seen obstructing the efforts of other OIC
members who wish to advance these issues. As the OIC Chair
in Geneva, the GOP must maintain a balance between its
national interest and consensus among OIC member states. The
GOP will try to play a constructive role, Khan said, but is
making no promises in advance of the HRC session.
CROCKER