Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06NAIROBI2386
2006-05-31 11:42:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Nairobi
Cable title:
KENYA CONSIDERS IOM EXCOM CHAIRMANSHIP
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C O N F I D E N T I A L NAIROBI 002386
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/30/2026
TAGS: PREL SMIG KNNP AORC KE IR
SUBJECT: KENYA CONSIDERS IOM EXCOM CHAIRMANSHIP
REF: STATE 86004
Classified By: A/Political Counselor Lisa Peterson for reasons 1.4 (b,d
)
C O N F I D E N T I A L NAIROBI 002386
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/30/2026
TAGS: PREL SMIG KNNP AORC KE IR
SUBJECT: KENYA CONSIDERS IOM EXCOM CHAIRMANSHIP
REF: STATE 86004
Classified By: A/Political Counselor Lisa Peterson for reasons 1.4 (b,d
)
1. (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Tom Amolo, Head
of MFA's International Organizations and Conferences Division
who expressed an interest in Kenya's own candidacy for
chairman of the IOM's Executive Committee. While Kenya had
not previously considered seeking the position, Amolo stated
that he would speak with Kenya's mission in Geneva right
away. Amolo appreciated the U.S. point that Iran's
chairmanship would validate Tehran's belief that Iran can
participate selectively in the international community,
agreeing that Iran could not pick and choose.
2. (C) With respect to Iran's nuclear ambitions, Amolo
stated that the Government of Kenya believes that all nations
have the right to peaceful nuclear capabilities, but it has
to be within the context of IAEA safeguards. He added that
at the recent NAM ministerial, Kenya maintained this
position, encouraging Iran to pursue its nuclear interests
"the right way."
BELLAMY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/30/2026
TAGS: PREL SMIG KNNP AORC KE IR
SUBJECT: KENYA CONSIDERS IOM EXCOM CHAIRMANSHIP
REF: STATE 86004
Classified By: A/Political Counselor Lisa Peterson for reasons 1.4 (b,d
)
1. (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Tom Amolo, Head
of MFA's International Organizations and Conferences Division
who expressed an interest in Kenya's own candidacy for
chairman of the IOM's Executive Committee. While Kenya had
not previously considered seeking the position, Amolo stated
that he would speak with Kenya's mission in Geneva right
away. Amolo appreciated the U.S. point that Iran's
chairmanship would validate Tehran's belief that Iran can
participate selectively in the international community,
agreeing that Iran could not pick and choose.
2. (C) With respect to Iran's nuclear ambitions, Amolo
stated that the Government of Kenya believes that all nations
have the right to peaceful nuclear capabilities, but it has
to be within the context of IAEA safeguards. He added that
at the recent NAM ministerial, Kenya maintained this
position, encouraging Iran to pursue its nuclear interests
"the right way."
BELLAMY