Identifier
Created
Classification
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06MANAMA1641
2006-09-10 11:20:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Manama
Cable title:
BAHRAIN: IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM FOR NAM SUMMIT
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MANAMA 001641
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SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/10/2016
TAGS: PREL PTER PHUM IAEA UNSC BA IR REGION
OFFICIALS
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN: IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM FOR NAM SUMMIT
ATTENDEES
REF: STATE 149133
Classified By: DCM Susan L. Ziadeh for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L MANAMA 001641
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SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/10/2016
TAGS: PREL PTER PHUM IAEA UNSC BA IR REGION
OFFICIALS
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN: IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM FOR NAM SUMMIT
ATTENDEES
REF: STATE 149133
Classified By: DCM Susan L. Ziadeh for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) POLOFF delivered reftel demarche September 10 to MFA
Assistant Undersecretary for Coordination and Follow Up
Shaikh Abdul Aziz Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa concerning
discussion of the Iranian nuclear program at the Non-Aligned
Movement summit in Havana. Shaikh Abdul Aziz reaffirmed that
Iran's nuclear program is a matter of great concern to
Bahrain and, for this reason, Bahrain is hosting September 10
and 11, in conjunction with the London-based Gulf Centre for
Strategic Studies, a conference calling attention to nuclear
proliferation in the region. He said that FM Shaikh Khalid
Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, who is leading Bahrain's delegation to
the NAM summit, had already left Bahrain, but that he would
relay the points to the FM upon his arrival in Cuba.
2. (C) Shaikh Abdul Aziz reiterated Bahrain's call for the
whole region to be free of nuclear weapons, including
Pakistan, India, and Israel, in addition to Iran. He agreed
that trust was a major issue with the Iranian regime and that
Iran is not transparent enough to confirm their intentions,
but he also expressed a wish that there were enough
confidence to allow Iran to pursue peaceful development of
nuclear energy. Bahrain has consistently called on Iran to
build confidence in their intentions by allowing the IAEA to
monitor their programs. Shaikh Abdul Aziz said that he was
encouraged by the most recent talks between EU foreign policy
chief Javier Solana and Iran's nuclear negotiator Ali
Larijani, while cautiously noting that "we may not all be
satisfied with the outcome of the talks." He urged the
international community to allow sufficient time for the
diplomatic effort to progress.
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Visit Embassy Manama's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/manama/
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SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/10/2016
TAGS: PREL PTER PHUM IAEA UNSC BA IR REGION
OFFICIALS
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN: IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM FOR NAM SUMMIT
ATTENDEES
REF: STATE 149133
Classified By: DCM Susan L. Ziadeh for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) POLOFF delivered reftel demarche September 10 to MFA
Assistant Undersecretary for Coordination and Follow Up
Shaikh Abdul Aziz Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa concerning
discussion of the Iranian nuclear program at the Non-Aligned
Movement summit in Havana. Shaikh Abdul Aziz reaffirmed that
Iran's nuclear program is a matter of great concern to
Bahrain and, for this reason, Bahrain is hosting September 10
and 11, in conjunction with the London-based Gulf Centre for
Strategic Studies, a conference calling attention to nuclear
proliferation in the region. He said that FM Shaikh Khalid
Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, who is leading Bahrain's delegation to
the NAM summit, had already left Bahrain, but that he would
relay the points to the FM upon his arrival in Cuba.
2. (C) Shaikh Abdul Aziz reiterated Bahrain's call for the
whole region to be free of nuclear weapons, including
Pakistan, India, and Israel, in addition to Iran. He agreed
that trust was a major issue with the Iranian regime and that
Iran is not transparent enough to confirm their intentions,
but he also expressed a wish that there were enough
confidence to allow Iran to pursue peaceful development of
nuclear energy. Bahrain has consistently called on Iran to
build confidence in their intentions by allowing the IAEA to
monitor their programs. Shaikh Abdul Aziz said that he was
encouraged by the most recent talks between EU foreign policy
chief Javier Solana and Iran's nuclear negotiator Ali
Larijani, while cautiously noting that "we may not all be
satisfied with the outcome of the talks." He urged the
international community to allow sufficient time for the
diplomatic effort to progress.
********************************************* ********
Visit Embassy Manama's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/manama/
********************************************* ********
MONROE