Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06LUXEMBOURG423
2006-08-08 08:01:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Luxembourg
Cable title:
LEBANON: LUXEMBOURG AGREES WITH UNSCR DRAFT,
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C O N F I D E N T I A L LUXEMBOURG 000423
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/07/2016
TAGS: PREL PTER MOPS LU
SUBJECT: LEBANON: LUXEMBOURG AGREES WITH UNSCR DRAFT,
ASSESSES CONTRIBUTIONS TO STABILIZATION FORCE
REF: SECSTATE 128442
Classified By: Charge des Affaires Dan Foote; Reasons 1.4(B/D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L LUXEMBOURG 000423
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/07/2016
TAGS: PREL PTER MOPS LU
SUBJECT: LEBANON: LUXEMBOURG AGREES WITH UNSCR DRAFT,
ASSESSES CONTRIBUTIONS TO STABILIZATION FORCE
REF: SECSTATE 128442
Classified By: Charge des Affaires Dan Foote; Reasons 1.4(B/D)
1. (C) CDA delivered reftel points to Stephan Muller, Deputy
Political Director at the MFA, on August 6. Muller stated
that FM Asselborn had argued stridently for such a 2-step
approach at the extraordinary August 1 GAERC, and that
Luxembourg's priority is an immediate cessation of
hostilities to put an end to the dying in Lebanon and Israel.
Once the hostilities cease, Muller believes that it will be
easier to agree upon a sustainable ceasefire and the
composition/mandate of an international stabilization force.
2. (C) Luxembourg's parliament and council of ministers have
discussed participation in an international stabilization
force with a UN mandate, and the political decision to
participate, in some form, has been reached. FM Asselborn has
posited that a commitment of troops should not be required
for participation, and while Luxembourg has not ruled out a
limited commitment of soldiers, Muller implied that troop
contribution might face an uphill political battle. In a
separate conversation with the Deputy Director of the Defense
Directorate, we learned that the Luxembourg Army has not been
tasked with developing plans for troop deployment at this
point. Comment: Luxembourg is committed to participating in a
stabilization force in Lebanon, but given its limited
military capacity, is more likely to offer funding or
logistical support than boots on the ground. Discussions have
touched on the possibility of providing strategic airlift
(through SALIS) or explosive-ordinance disposal experts, but
Luxembourg is waiting for the issue of the international
stabilization force to clarify before making firm
commitments. End comment.
FOOTE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/07/2016
TAGS: PREL PTER MOPS LU
SUBJECT: LEBANON: LUXEMBOURG AGREES WITH UNSCR DRAFT,
ASSESSES CONTRIBUTIONS TO STABILIZATION FORCE
REF: SECSTATE 128442
Classified By: Charge des Affaires Dan Foote; Reasons 1.4(B/D)
1. (C) CDA delivered reftel points to Stephan Muller, Deputy
Political Director at the MFA, on August 6. Muller stated
that FM Asselborn had argued stridently for such a 2-step
approach at the extraordinary August 1 GAERC, and that
Luxembourg's priority is an immediate cessation of
hostilities to put an end to the dying in Lebanon and Israel.
Once the hostilities cease, Muller believes that it will be
easier to agree upon a sustainable ceasefire and the
composition/mandate of an international stabilization force.
2. (C) Luxembourg's parliament and council of ministers have
discussed participation in an international stabilization
force with a UN mandate, and the political decision to
participate, in some form, has been reached. FM Asselborn has
posited that a commitment of troops should not be required
for participation, and while Luxembourg has not ruled out a
limited commitment of soldiers, Muller implied that troop
contribution might face an uphill political battle. In a
separate conversation with the Deputy Director of the Defense
Directorate, we learned that the Luxembourg Army has not been
tasked with developing plans for troop deployment at this
point. Comment: Luxembourg is committed to participating in a
stabilization force in Lebanon, but given its limited
military capacity, is more likely to offer funding or
logistical support than boots on the ground. Discussions have
touched on the possibility of providing strategic airlift
(through SALIS) or explosive-ordinance disposal experts, but
Luxembourg is waiting for the issue of the international
stabilization force to clarify before making firm
commitments. End comment.
FOOTE