Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06MOSCOW10839
2006-09-26 14:43:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Moscow
Cable title:
RUSSIA REMAINS OPPOSED TO SECURITY COUNCIL ACTION
VZCZCXYZ0015 PP RUEHWEB DE RUEHMO #0839 2691443 ZNY CCCCC ZZH P 261443Z SEP 06 FM AMEMBASSY MOSCOW TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 3019 INFO RUEHGG/UN SECURITY COUNCIL COLLECTIVE PRIORITY RUEHGO/AMEMBASSY RANGOON PRIORITY 0043
C O N F I D E N T I A L MOSCOW 010839
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/26/2016
TAGS: PREL PHUM UNSC BM RS
SUBJECT: RUSSIA REMAINS OPPOSED TO SECURITY COUNCIL ACTION
ON BURMA
REF: STATE 155034
Classified By: Political M/C Alice G. Wells. Reasons: 1.4(B/D).
C O N F I D E N T I A L MOSCOW 010839
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/26/2016
TAGS: PREL PHUM UNSC BM RS
SUBJECT: RUSSIA REMAINS OPPOSED TO SECURITY COUNCIL ACTION
ON BURMA
REF: STATE 155034
Classified By: Political M/C Alice G. Wells. Reasons: 1.4(B/D).
1. (C) We shared reftel points September 25 with Vladimir
Safronkov, Chief of the UN Political Affairs Section in the
MFA's IO Department, asking that Russia work with other
Security Council members to form a consensus on the need for
the Burmese regime to undertake democratic reforms.
Safronkov stressed that Moscow does not consider the UN
Security Council to be an appropriate place to discuss
democratization in Burma. In Russia's view, the situation
does not pose a threat to international peace and security.
2. (C) Safronkov said that Russia supported U/SYG Gambari's
discussions with the Burmese regime, but would not favor a
resolution on Burma. At the least, the Security Council
should wait on the outcome of the next round of discussions
before weighing whether any next steps were appropriate. If
Gambari needed further credibility, Safronkov suggested, then
he should meet with the President of the Security Council and
interested members before engaging again with the Burmese
leadership.
BURNS
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/26/2016
TAGS: PREL PHUM UNSC BM RS
SUBJECT: RUSSIA REMAINS OPPOSED TO SECURITY COUNCIL ACTION
ON BURMA
REF: STATE 155034
Classified By: Political M/C Alice G. Wells. Reasons: 1.4(B/D).
1. (C) We shared reftel points September 25 with Vladimir
Safronkov, Chief of the UN Political Affairs Section in the
MFA's IO Department, asking that Russia work with other
Security Council members to form a consensus on the need for
the Burmese regime to undertake democratic reforms.
Safronkov stressed that Moscow does not consider the UN
Security Council to be an appropriate place to discuss
democratization in Burma. In Russia's view, the situation
does not pose a threat to international peace and security.
2. (C) Safronkov said that Russia supported U/SYG Gambari's
discussions with the Burmese regime, but would not favor a
resolution on Burma. At the least, the Security Council
should wait on the outcome of the next round of discussions
before weighing whether any next steps were appropriate. If
Gambari needed further credibility, Safronkov suggested, then
he should meet with the President of the Security Council and
interested members before engaging again with the Burmese
leadership.
BURNS