Identifier
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Classification
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06KUWAIT490
2006-02-12 08:17:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Kuwait
Cable title:
NEW KUWAITI MINISTERS PLEDGE TO FIGHT TERROR,
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UNCLAS KUWAIT 000490
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR S/CT, NEA/ARPI, NSC FOR TOWNSEND
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PTER KU TERRORISM
SUBJECT: NEW KUWAITI MINISTERS PLEDGE TO FIGHT TERROR,
PROMOTE MODERATION
UNCLAS KUWAIT 000490
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR S/CT, NEA/ARPI, NSC FOR TOWNSEND
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PTER KU TERRORISM
SUBJECT: NEW KUWAITI MINISTERS PLEDGE TO FIGHT TERROR,
PROMOTE MODERATION
1. In public statements on February 11, the day of the
swearing in of the new cabinet, three senior Kuwaiti
Ministers made comments about specific aspects of the fight
against terrorism. During courtesy calls on the new cabinet
members in the coming weeks, Ambassador will be reinforcing
the U.S. message that counter-terrorism requires a sustained,
well-supported approach at all levels.
Prime Minister
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2. Prime Minister Shaykh Nasser Mohammed Al-Sabah told the
other Ministers and the press, "I am sure you will
agree...that enhancing positive values among the youth is a
priority. Consecration of the culture of tolerance,
dialogue, moderation and denouncing violence and religious
extremism" should be the path of policy.
First Deputy PM, Defense and Interior Minister
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3. Shaykh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, (now with three
titles),is quoted in Sunday's papers as saying that
terrorism is an international phenomenon that requires
coordination and cooperation to be rooted out, especially in
Arab and Muslim states. Asked about threats against Kuwait
by Zarqawi, the Minister said, "Kuwait is alert to the spread
of terrorism and armed attacks. Shaykh Jaber also made
specific mention of improved security cooperation between
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, noting that "all channels are open
without restraint" He said he looked forward to meeting with
Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef as soon as possible.
Minister of Awqaf, Justice
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4. Abdullah Al-Matouq (taking on an additional job as
Justice Minister),is quoted as saying that "Kuwait will be a
shining center of moderate dogma for the world." He said
Kuwait would establish a center to spread justice, tolerance,
equality and global acceptance of the other....There will be
several projects within our program, including a center for
the Prophet's biography. The activities would also include
"dialogue between civilizations and a project on the western
mental image of Islam and Muslims and means to restore it.
(By SEPTEL, we will provide highlights of a report produced
last year by the Awqaf Ministry containing some precursors of
this program.)
LeBaron
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR S/CT, NEA/ARPI, NSC FOR TOWNSEND
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PTER KU TERRORISM
SUBJECT: NEW KUWAITI MINISTERS PLEDGE TO FIGHT TERROR,
PROMOTE MODERATION
1. In public statements on February 11, the day of the
swearing in of the new cabinet, three senior Kuwaiti
Ministers made comments about specific aspects of the fight
against terrorism. During courtesy calls on the new cabinet
members in the coming weeks, Ambassador will be reinforcing
the U.S. message that counter-terrorism requires a sustained,
well-supported approach at all levels.
Prime Minister
--------------
2. Prime Minister Shaykh Nasser Mohammed Al-Sabah told the
other Ministers and the press, "I am sure you will
agree...that enhancing positive values among the youth is a
priority. Consecration of the culture of tolerance,
dialogue, moderation and denouncing violence and religious
extremism" should be the path of policy.
First Deputy PM, Defense and Interior Minister
-------------- -
3. Shaykh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, (now with three
titles),is quoted in Sunday's papers as saying that
terrorism is an international phenomenon that requires
coordination and cooperation to be rooted out, especially in
Arab and Muslim states. Asked about threats against Kuwait
by Zarqawi, the Minister said, "Kuwait is alert to the spread
of terrorism and armed attacks. Shaykh Jaber also made
specific mention of improved security cooperation between
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, noting that "all channels are open
without restraint" He said he looked forward to meeting with
Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef as soon as possible.
Minister of Awqaf, Justice
--------------
4. Abdullah Al-Matouq (taking on an additional job as
Justice Minister),is quoted as saying that "Kuwait will be a
shining center of moderate dogma for the world." He said
Kuwait would establish a center to spread justice, tolerance,
equality and global acceptance of the other....There will be
several projects within our program, including a center for
the Prophet's biography. The activities would also include
"dialogue between civilizations and a project on the western
mental image of Islam and Muslims and means to restore it.
(By SEPTEL, we will provide highlights of a report produced
last year by the Awqaf Ministry containing some precursors of
this program.)
LeBaron