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Created
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06KATHMANDU1284
2006-05-19 12:32:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kathmandu
Cable title:
PRIME MINISTER APPROVES USG PROVIDING TRAINING TO
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KATHMANDU 001284
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/19/2016
TAGS: MASS PREL PTER PHUM NP
SUBJECT: PRIME MINISTER APPROVES USG PROVIDING TRAINING TO
SECURITY FORCES
REF: KATHMANDU 1148
Classified By: Ambassador James F. Moriarty, Reasons, 1.4 (b/d).
Approval for Security Training and Courses
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KATHMANDU 001284
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/19/2016
TAGS: MASS PREL PTER PHUM NP
SUBJECT: PRIME MINISTER APPROVES USG PROVIDING TRAINING TO
SECURITY FORCES
REF: KATHMANDU 1148
Classified By: Ambassador James F. Moriarty, Reasons, 1.4 (b/d).
Approval for Security Training and Courses
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1. (C) On May 19, Dr. Suresh C. Chalise, the Prime Minister's
External Affairs Advisor, told us that the Prime Minister had
approved all the courses, seminars, and conferences we had
planned as part of our FY 06 security assistance program. He
indicated that we should take a quiet approach. He stressed
that the government wanted to have good, close relations with
the Nepali Army (NA). He explained that the government
wanted to be prepared in case the Maoists "ditched" the peace
talks. He suggested that nominees for training be
"untainted" and, if possible, "should not be
anti-democratic." We suggested that the government should
have the NA provide the names of the nominees to the Prime
Minister's office and the Ministry of Defense. We added that
we would welcome the Government of Nepal's (GON) input, as we
strenuously vetted nominees for human rights violations.
Location of Two Training Exchanges of Concern
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2. (C) Chalise requested that the infantry exchange take
place in the United States, rather than in Nepal, to avoid
any press that could put the peace dialogue at risk. He
agreed that we should wait until early July to decide whether
the Aviation Subject Matter Expert Exchange, planned for
September 11-22, could occur in Nepal, or whether it should
take place in Alaska. Again, he wanted to balance the
political concerns with the ability to train more Nepali Army
personnel.
But Wait on Lethal Security Assistance
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3. (C) Chalise stressed that the government still did not
want the USG to resume lethal security assistance. The GON
knows the equipment we have on hand and appreciates our
readiness to resume supply. However, at this time, political
concerns dictate that the GON hold off on a request.
Comment
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4. (C) The GON seems eager to continue to receive U.S.
training. Chalise told us that it wanted the U.S. as an
alternative supplier to prevent overdependence on India, but
the GON still wants security assistance to keep a low
profile. We infer that while the GON might consider a
September JCET, it would not be comfortable giving it a
green-light at this time.
MORIARTY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/19/2016
TAGS: MASS PREL PTER PHUM NP
SUBJECT: PRIME MINISTER APPROVES USG PROVIDING TRAINING TO
SECURITY FORCES
REF: KATHMANDU 1148
Classified By: Ambassador James F. Moriarty, Reasons, 1.4 (b/d).
Approval for Security Training and Courses
--------------
1. (C) On May 19, Dr. Suresh C. Chalise, the Prime Minister's
External Affairs Advisor, told us that the Prime Minister had
approved all the courses, seminars, and conferences we had
planned as part of our FY 06 security assistance program. He
indicated that we should take a quiet approach. He stressed
that the government wanted to have good, close relations with
the Nepali Army (NA). He explained that the government
wanted to be prepared in case the Maoists "ditched" the peace
talks. He suggested that nominees for training be
"untainted" and, if possible, "should not be
anti-democratic." We suggested that the government should
have the NA provide the names of the nominees to the Prime
Minister's office and the Ministry of Defense. We added that
we would welcome the Government of Nepal's (GON) input, as we
strenuously vetted nominees for human rights violations.
Location of Two Training Exchanges of Concern
--------------
2. (C) Chalise requested that the infantry exchange take
place in the United States, rather than in Nepal, to avoid
any press that could put the peace dialogue at risk. He
agreed that we should wait until early July to decide whether
the Aviation Subject Matter Expert Exchange, planned for
September 11-22, could occur in Nepal, or whether it should
take place in Alaska. Again, he wanted to balance the
political concerns with the ability to train more Nepali Army
personnel.
But Wait on Lethal Security Assistance
--------------
3. (C) Chalise stressed that the government still did not
want the USG to resume lethal security assistance. The GON
knows the equipment we have on hand and appreciates our
readiness to resume supply. However, at this time, political
concerns dictate that the GON hold off on a request.
Comment
--------------
4. (C) The GON seems eager to continue to receive U.S.
training. Chalise told us that it wanted the U.S. as an
alternative supplier to prevent overdependence on India, but
the GON still wants security assistance to keep a low
profile. We infer that while the GON might consider a
September JCET, it would not be comfortable giving it a
green-light at this time.
MORIARTY