Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06PARIS4666
2006-07-07 14:39:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Paris
Cable title:
FRENCH RESPONSE TO UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL
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UNCLAS PARIS 004666
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/WMDT AND T(TIM KATSAPIS)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MCAP PINS PTER KNNP AS CA CH FR GM IT JA
KZ, RS, TU, UK, IAEA
SUBJECT: FRENCH RESPONSE TO UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE "GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR
TERRORISM"
REF: STATE 110160
UNCLAS PARIS 004666
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/WMDT AND T(TIM KATSAPIS)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MCAP PINS PTER KNNP AS CA CH FR GM IT JA
KZ, RS, TU, UK, IAEA
SUBJECT: FRENCH RESPONSE TO UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE "GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR
TERRORISM"
REF: STATE 110160
1. (SBU) Ambassador Stapleton, accompanied by Russian
Ambassador Alexander Avdeev, delivered reftel demarche to
French Foreign Minister Douste-Blazy. The Minister gave a
private preliminary statement of support in principle, noting
France's own concerns about nuclear terrorism. France,
Douste-Blazy said, was already strongly supporting efforts
underway at the UN to protect against nuclear terrorism. The
Russian Ambassador left a non-paper with the Minister
(translated reftel talking points) who promised a speedy
reply. Post is following up with appropriate MFA officials
on public statements of support.
2. (U) Embassy's "Global Initiative Coordinating Officer"
will be John L. Espinoza, classified email:
EspinozaJL@state.class; unclassified email:
EspinozaJohnL@state.gov; home email: EspinozaJohnL@msn.com;
Office Phone: 33.(0)1.43.12.25.15; Home Phone:
33.(0)1.45.44.20.53; Mobile Phone: 33.(0)6.20.43.86.88.
Backup Officer will be William Wells, who arrives at post in
late August.
Please visit Paris' Classified Website at:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/paris/index.c fm
STAPLETON
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/WMDT AND T(TIM KATSAPIS)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MCAP PINS PTER KNNP AS CA CH FR GM IT JA
KZ, RS, TU, UK, IAEA
SUBJECT: FRENCH RESPONSE TO UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE "GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR
TERRORISM"
REF: STATE 110160
1. (SBU) Ambassador Stapleton, accompanied by Russian
Ambassador Alexander Avdeev, delivered reftel demarche to
French Foreign Minister Douste-Blazy. The Minister gave a
private preliminary statement of support in principle, noting
France's own concerns about nuclear terrorism. France,
Douste-Blazy said, was already strongly supporting efforts
underway at the UN to protect against nuclear terrorism. The
Russian Ambassador left a non-paper with the Minister
(translated reftel talking points) who promised a speedy
reply. Post is following up with appropriate MFA officials
on public statements of support.
2. (U) Embassy's "Global Initiative Coordinating Officer"
will be John L. Espinoza, classified email:
EspinozaJL@state.class; unclassified email:
EspinozaJohnL@state.gov; home email: EspinozaJohnL@msn.com;
Office Phone: 33.(0)1.43.12.25.15; Home Phone:
33.(0)1.45.44.20.53; Mobile Phone: 33.(0)6.20.43.86.88.
Backup Officer will be William Wells, who arrives at post in
late August.
Please visit Paris' Classified Website at:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/paris/index.c fm
STAPLETON