Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06MANAMA2082
2006-12-28 12:32:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Manama
Cable title:
BAHRAIN: INFORMATION REGARDING UNSCR 1737
VZCZCXRO5488 OO RUEHBC RUEHDE RUEHDIR RUEHKUK DE RUEHMK #2082 3621232 ZNY CCCCC ZZH O 281232Z DEC 06 FM AMEMBASSY MANAMA TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 6236 INFO RUCNIRA/IRAN COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
C O N F I D E N T I A L MANAMA 002082
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA, IO, ISN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/28/2016
TAGS: PREL MNUC KNNP BA REGION ROW
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN: INFORMATION REGARDING UNSCR 1737
REF: STATE 202585
Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
.
C O N F I D E N T I A L MANAMA 002082
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA, IO, ISN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/28/2016
TAGS: PREL MNUC KNNP BA REGION ROW
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN: INFORMATION REGARDING UNSCR 1737
REF: STATE 202585
Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
.
1. (C) The Ambassador December 28 delivered reftel
information concerning UN Security Council Resolution 1737 on
Iran to Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.
The Ambassador emphasized that the resolution requires
countries to ensure that no sensitive dual-use technology
goes to Iran, and that countries must freeze the assets of
individuals and entities identified in the resolution and
notify the sanctions committee of the travel of any of these
individuals. Shaikh Khalid said Bahrain will abide by the
resolution fully and unequivocally.
2. (C) In a separate December 28 meeting, Pol/Econ Chief
delivered reftel information to MFA Director for
International Organization Affairs Ghassan Shaikho. Shaikho
affirmed that Bahrain would fulfill all its obligations under
the resolution and stated that the MFA had already forwarded
the text of the resolution to relevant executive branch
ministries and authorities that play a role in implementing
the provisions of the resolution.
********************************************* ********
Visit Embassy Manama's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/manama/
********************************************* ********
MONROE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA, IO, ISN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/28/2016
TAGS: PREL MNUC KNNP BA REGION ROW
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN: INFORMATION REGARDING UNSCR 1737
REF: STATE 202585
Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
.
1. (C) The Ambassador December 28 delivered reftel
information concerning UN Security Council Resolution 1737 on
Iran to Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.
The Ambassador emphasized that the resolution requires
countries to ensure that no sensitive dual-use technology
goes to Iran, and that countries must freeze the assets of
individuals and entities identified in the resolution and
notify the sanctions committee of the travel of any of these
individuals. Shaikh Khalid said Bahrain will abide by the
resolution fully and unequivocally.
2. (C) In a separate December 28 meeting, Pol/Econ Chief
delivered reftel information to MFA Director for
International Organization Affairs Ghassan Shaikho. Shaikho
affirmed that Bahrain would fulfill all its obligations under
the resolution and stated that the MFA had already forwarded
the text of the resolution to relevant executive branch
ministries and authorities that play a role in implementing
the provisions of the resolution.
********************************************* ********
Visit Embassy Manama's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/manama/
********************************************* ********
MONROE