Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KUWAIT677
2006-02-28 11:38:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kuwait
Cable title:
(C) AHMADINEJAD TELLS KUWAITIS NOT TO WORRY
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KUWAIT 000677
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARPI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/28/2016
TAGS: PREL PARM IR EG KU
SUBJECT: (C) AHMADINEJAD TELLS KUWAITIS NOT TO WORRY
Classified By: Ambassador Richard LeBaron for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L KUWAIT 000677
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARPI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/28/2016
TAGS: PREL PARM IR EG KU
SUBJECT: (C) AHMADINEJAD TELLS KUWAITIS NOT TO WORRY
Classified By: Ambassador Richard LeBaron for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d)
1. (C) On February 28, MFA Under Secretary Khalid Jarallah
provided Ambassador a brief read-out of the previous day's
visit to Kuwait by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the
first visit by an Iranian head of state since 1979. The
Iranians requested the visit to come congratulate Shaykh
Sabah on becoming Amir. The entire cabinet joined the Amir
in receiving Ahmadinejad at the airport. Jarallah said that
there was "nothing unusual" in the Iranian President's
message to the Amir during his short stay. Among
Ahmadinejad's points, as paraphrased by Jarallah, were:
-- Iran has the right to acquire nuclear technology; not
going to threaten others in the region by doing so.
-- If neighbors are worried about the environmental effects,
so are we and I have instructed our experts to be careful and
do all they need to do to protect the environment.
-- The Amir questioned him about reports yesterday morning
of an agreement with the Russians on re-processing; response
was vague: Yes we will do our best to deal positively with
the Russians and the EU.
-- Worried about situation in Iraq, but not specific.
2. (C) On bilateral issues, Amir Shaykh Sabah agreed to pay
a visit to Tehran in "near future," but no date set. The
visit was linked to progress on delineation of the
continental shelf boundaries. Water supply by Iran was also
discussed and referred to the Joint Kuwait/Iran Committee.
When asked, Jarallah said there was room for optimism that
the continental shelf issue could be resolved. He was less
optimistic about the prospects for import of Iranian water.
3. (C) When asked for any observations about Ahmadinejad's
comportment, Jarallah said the Iranian leader was "relaxed"
and seemed pleased by the opportunity to visit.
4. (C) Ambassador also inquired about the 2/27 Mubarak visit
to Kuwait -- also to congratulate the new Amir. Jarallah
said it lasted less than an hour and there was little
substance.
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For more reporting from Embassy Kuwait, visit:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/?cable s
Visit Kuwait's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/
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LEBARON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARPI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/28/2016
TAGS: PREL PARM IR EG KU
SUBJECT: (C) AHMADINEJAD TELLS KUWAITIS NOT TO WORRY
Classified By: Ambassador Richard LeBaron for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d)
1. (C) On February 28, MFA Under Secretary Khalid Jarallah
provided Ambassador a brief read-out of the previous day's
visit to Kuwait by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the
first visit by an Iranian head of state since 1979. The
Iranians requested the visit to come congratulate Shaykh
Sabah on becoming Amir. The entire cabinet joined the Amir
in receiving Ahmadinejad at the airport. Jarallah said that
there was "nothing unusual" in the Iranian President's
message to the Amir during his short stay. Among
Ahmadinejad's points, as paraphrased by Jarallah, were:
-- Iran has the right to acquire nuclear technology; not
going to threaten others in the region by doing so.
-- If neighbors are worried about the environmental effects,
so are we and I have instructed our experts to be careful and
do all they need to do to protect the environment.
-- The Amir questioned him about reports yesterday morning
of an agreement with the Russians on re-processing; response
was vague: Yes we will do our best to deal positively with
the Russians and the EU.
-- Worried about situation in Iraq, but not specific.
2. (C) On bilateral issues, Amir Shaykh Sabah agreed to pay
a visit to Tehran in "near future," but no date set. The
visit was linked to progress on delineation of the
continental shelf boundaries. Water supply by Iran was also
discussed and referred to the Joint Kuwait/Iran Committee.
When asked, Jarallah said there was room for optimism that
the continental shelf issue could be resolved. He was less
optimistic about the prospects for import of Iranian water.
3. (C) When asked for any observations about Ahmadinejad's
comportment, Jarallah said the Iranian leader was "relaxed"
and seemed pleased by the opportunity to visit.
4. (C) Ambassador also inquired about the 2/27 Mubarak visit
to Kuwait -- also to congratulate the new Amir. Jarallah
said it lasted less than an hour and there was little
substance.
********************************************* *
For more reporting from Embassy Kuwait, visit:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/?cable s
Visit Kuwait's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/
********************************************* *
LEBARON