Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06MASERU198
2006-04-25 13:31:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Maseru
Cable title:
HCOC DEMARCHE DELIVERED
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UNCLAS MASERU 000198
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR ISN/MTR, ALSO FOR AF/S
RANGOON FOR PATRICK MURPHY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA LT
SUBJECT: HCOC DEMARCHE DELIVERED
REF: STATE 64555
UNCLAS MASERU 000198
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR ISN/MTR, ALSO FOR AF/S
RANGOON FOR PATRICK MURPHY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA LT
SUBJECT: HCOC DEMARCHE DELIVERED
REF: STATE 64555
1. Ambassador met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Monyane
Moleleki April 25 to discuss points concerning support for the
International Missile Non-Proliferation efforts by subscribing
to the Hague Code of Conduct (HCOC). We indicated that we did
approach the Government of Lesotho (GOL) previously and wanted
to reaffirm our interest in the GOL's adherence as a subscriber
in the region. The discussion included the following points:
-- halting the spread of ballistic missiles capable of
delivering nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.
-- the fact that the countries may subscribe as an executive act
without parliamentary approval and ratification; and the fact
that the 124 subscribing states include not only Western bodies
such as the European Union, but significant countries from
Africa, particularly SADC countries such as South Africa and
Zambia.
2. The Foreign Minister was very impressed with the list of
countries already subscribing to the HCOC. He stated that the
goals and objectives of the Code of Conduct were indeed worthy
and important for preservation of world peace. He was
especially impressed with the participation of many large
African countries and stated that Lesotho would become a
subscriber to the HCOC. We provided a sample note that the GOL
could use in submitting its subscription.
3. Post suggests that USUN delegation and others, as necessary,
follow up with the representatives of Lesotho before the June
22-23 meeting. We will also remind the Foreign Minister of this
commitment and the dates involved.
PERRY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR ISN/MTR, ALSO FOR AF/S
RANGOON FOR PATRICK MURPHY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA LT
SUBJECT: HCOC DEMARCHE DELIVERED
REF: STATE 64555
1. Ambassador met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Monyane
Moleleki April 25 to discuss points concerning support for the
International Missile Non-Proliferation efforts by subscribing
to the Hague Code of Conduct (HCOC). We indicated that we did
approach the Government of Lesotho (GOL) previously and wanted
to reaffirm our interest in the GOL's adherence as a subscriber
in the region. The discussion included the following points:
-- halting the spread of ballistic missiles capable of
delivering nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.
-- the fact that the countries may subscribe as an executive act
without parliamentary approval and ratification; and the fact
that the 124 subscribing states include not only Western bodies
such as the European Union, but significant countries from
Africa, particularly SADC countries such as South Africa and
Zambia.
2. The Foreign Minister was very impressed with the list of
countries already subscribing to the HCOC. He stated that the
goals and objectives of the Code of Conduct were indeed worthy
and important for preservation of world peace. He was
especially impressed with the participation of many large
African countries and stated that Lesotho would become a
subscriber to the HCOC. We provided a sample note that the GOL
could use in submitting its subscription.
3. Post suggests that USUN delegation and others, as necessary,
follow up with the representatives of Lesotho before the June
22-23 meeting. We will also remind the Foreign Minister of this
commitment and the dates involved.
PERRY