Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06MANAMA1253
2006-07-10 13:34:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Manama
Cable title:
BAHRAIN: NATO-MIDDLE EAST SECURITY COOPERATION
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MANAMA 001253
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP, EUR/RPM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/10/2016
TAGS: PREL MARR BA REGION ROW
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN: NATO-MIDDLE EAST SECURITY COOPERATION
CENTER
REF: MANAMA 755
Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L MANAMA 001253
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP, EUR/RPM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/10/2016
TAGS: PREL MARR BA REGION ROW
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN: NATO-MIDDLE EAST SECURITY COOPERATION
CENTER
REF: MANAMA 755
Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Acting Pol/Econ Chief met with MFA Director for
International Organization Affairs Ghassan Shaikho at
Shaikho's request July 9 to discuss the NATO-Middle East
Security Cooperation Center (SCC). Shaikho explained that,
following recent internal GCC discussion on the topic, he had
been tasked to draft a recommendation on Bahrain's
participation in the Center, but felt he currently had
insufficient information on the proposed project.
2. (C) He reviewed the U.S., Italy, Norway Food for Thought
Paper (reftel) and opined that there appeared to be little of
the prospective SCC curriculum that was not already available
from the NATO college. Shaikho expressed support for
cooperation initiatives with NATO, noting that Bahrain is a
member of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative. "We are eager
to cooperate with NATO."
3. (C) However, Shaikho said he needed additional information
on the merits of the SCC, particularly vis-a-vis the NATO
college, to aid him in overcoming his own reservations on the
utility on the Center and render a positive recommendation.
He said he needed to issue his report soon, but could buy
time by drafting a provisional opinion immediately, to be
followed by a more fulsome recommendation in coming days. In
addition to details on the proposed curriculum, Shaikho
requested an update on the SCC's planned location.
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Visit Embassy Manama's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/manama/
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MONROE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP, EUR/RPM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/10/2016
TAGS: PREL MARR BA REGION ROW
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN: NATO-MIDDLE EAST SECURITY COOPERATION
CENTER
REF: MANAMA 755
Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Acting Pol/Econ Chief met with MFA Director for
International Organization Affairs Ghassan Shaikho at
Shaikho's request July 9 to discuss the NATO-Middle East
Security Cooperation Center (SCC). Shaikho explained that,
following recent internal GCC discussion on the topic, he had
been tasked to draft a recommendation on Bahrain's
participation in the Center, but felt he currently had
insufficient information on the proposed project.
2. (C) He reviewed the U.S., Italy, Norway Food for Thought
Paper (reftel) and opined that there appeared to be little of
the prospective SCC curriculum that was not already available
from the NATO college. Shaikho expressed support for
cooperation initiatives with NATO, noting that Bahrain is a
member of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative. "We are eager
to cooperate with NATO."
3. (C) However, Shaikho said he needed additional information
on the merits of the SCC, particularly vis-a-vis the NATO
college, to aid him in overcoming his own reservations on the
utility on the Center and render a positive recommendation.
He said he needed to issue his report soon, but could buy
time by drafting a provisional opinion immediately, to be
followed by a more fulsome recommendation in coming days. In
addition to details on the proposed curriculum, Shaikho
requested an update on the SCC's planned location.
********************************************* ********
Visit Embassy Manama's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/manama/
********************************************* ********
MONROE