Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06NEWDELHI3580
2006-05-23 12:27:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
BHUTANESE REFUGEES ON BACKBURNER BUT NOT
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C O N F I D E N T I A L NEW DELHI 003580
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/19/2016
TAGS: PGOV PREF PHUM IN BT NP
SUBJECT: BHUTANESE REFUGEES ON BACKBURNER BUT NOT
FORGOTTEN, SAYS MEA
Classified By: PolCouns Geoff Pyatt for reasons 1.4 (B,D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L NEW DELHI 003580
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/19/2016
TAGS: PGOV PREF PHUM IN BT NP
SUBJECT: BHUTANESE REFUGEES ON BACKBURNER BUT NOT
FORGOTTEN, SAYS MEA
Classified By: PolCouns Geoff Pyatt for reasons 1.4 (B,D)
1. (C) In light of the turmoil in Nepal, the GOI has not
recently discussed the refugee situation with the Royal
Government of Bhutan (RGOB),MEA Joint Secretary (North)
Pankaj Saran told visiting PDAS Camp and PolCouns in a May 17
meeting. Saran indicated that he would visit Bhutan during
the week of May 22-26 and the refugee situation would be on
the agenda. Saran reported that other recent meetings with
the Bhutanese authorities, the GOI has reiterated that if
Thimphu would take back a pilot group of refugees, the
international community would be ready to assist in finding a
durable solution.
2. (C) Separately, RGOB Second Secretary Karma Jurmin
Thinley told us May 23 that his government has not been in
contact with the new Nepalese government, but Ambassador
Tshering (who is accredited to Nepal) plans to visit
SIPDIS
Kathmandu in the "near future." While Tshering is still
waiting for clearance from Thimphu and his meeting schedule
has not been made, Thinley indicated that the refugee issue
would likely be discussed.
3. (C) Comment: The change in government and unstable
political situation in Nepal has diverted India's attention
away from the Bhutanese refugee problem. Saran's promise to
raise the issue while in Thimphu is welcome and we will
follow up with the MEA when he returns. End Comment.
4. (U) PDAS Camp cleared this cable.
5. (U) Visit New Delhi's Classified Website:
(http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/sa/newdelhi/)
MULFORD
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/19/2016
TAGS: PGOV PREF PHUM IN BT NP
SUBJECT: BHUTANESE REFUGEES ON BACKBURNER BUT NOT
FORGOTTEN, SAYS MEA
Classified By: PolCouns Geoff Pyatt for reasons 1.4 (B,D)
1. (C) In light of the turmoil in Nepal, the GOI has not
recently discussed the refugee situation with the Royal
Government of Bhutan (RGOB),MEA Joint Secretary (North)
Pankaj Saran told visiting PDAS Camp and PolCouns in a May 17
meeting. Saran indicated that he would visit Bhutan during
the week of May 22-26 and the refugee situation would be on
the agenda. Saran reported that other recent meetings with
the Bhutanese authorities, the GOI has reiterated that if
Thimphu would take back a pilot group of refugees, the
international community would be ready to assist in finding a
durable solution.
2. (C) Separately, RGOB Second Secretary Karma Jurmin
Thinley told us May 23 that his government has not been in
contact with the new Nepalese government, but Ambassador
Tshering (who is accredited to Nepal) plans to visit
SIPDIS
Kathmandu in the "near future." While Tshering is still
waiting for clearance from Thimphu and his meeting schedule
has not been made, Thinley indicated that the refugee issue
would likely be discussed.
3. (C) Comment: The change in government and unstable
political situation in Nepal has diverted India's attention
away from the Bhutanese refugee problem. Saran's promise to
raise the issue while in Thimphu is welcome and we will
follow up with the MEA when he returns. End Comment.
4. (U) PDAS Camp cleared this cable.
5. (U) Visit New Delhi's Classified Website:
(http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/sa/newdelhi/)
MULFORD