Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06QUITO2276
2006-09-13 13:05:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Quito
Cable title:
GOE PLEDGES SUPPORT ON IRAN AT NAM
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C O N F I D E N T I A L QUITO 002276
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/05/2016
TAGS: PGOV IR PHUM PREL PTER IAEA UNSC EC
SUBJECT: GOE PLEDGES SUPPORT ON IRAN AT NAM
REF: STATE 149133
Classified By: PolOff Jarahn Hillsman for reasons 1.4 (b&d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L QUITO 002276
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/05/2016
TAGS: PGOV IR PHUM PREL PTER IAEA UNSC EC
SUBJECT: GOE PLEDGES SUPPORT ON IRAN AT NAM
REF: STATE 149133
Classified By: PolOff Jarahn Hillsman for reasons 1.4 (b&d)
1. (C) The DCM delivered RefTel points on September 12 to
Vice Foreign Minister Diego Ribadeneira, conveying USG
concerns that some governments may use the Non-Aligned
Movement Summit in Havana to adopt a common position in
support of Iran's nuclear program. The DCM stressed the
importance of the international community standing together
to persuade Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons pursuit, and
urged the GOE to avoid any NAM outcome document that would
run counter to international efforts. Ribadeneira agreed
with our concerns and assured us that the GOE would not back
any statement in support of Iran's nuclear ambitions. He
confirmed that Foreign Minister Francisco Carrion recently
decided to attend the NAM Summit, accompanying President
Palacio. Ribadaneira promised to share our concerns with the
Foreign Minister.
2. (C) PolOff delivered RefTel points to Acting Director
General for Multilateral Affairs Eduardo Duran on September
11. Duran said he would convey the points to the advance GOE
delegation in Havana, which includes MFA U/S for Multilateral
Affairs Gonzalo Salvador.
3. (C) Comment: The GOE is normally supportive of
international efforts to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions,
while maintaining that sovereign nations have the right to
develop nuclear technology for peaceful use. After we
complained to Salvador about Ecuador's support for the
unbalanced declaration on Iran at the last NAM summit in
Kuala Lumpur, the GOE lodged a reservation to the
declaration. Hopefully his presence in Havana ensures the
GOE will not make the same mistake twice.
JEWELL
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/05/2016
TAGS: PGOV IR PHUM PREL PTER IAEA UNSC EC
SUBJECT: GOE PLEDGES SUPPORT ON IRAN AT NAM
REF: STATE 149133
Classified By: PolOff Jarahn Hillsman for reasons 1.4 (b&d)
1. (C) The DCM delivered RefTel points on September 12 to
Vice Foreign Minister Diego Ribadeneira, conveying USG
concerns that some governments may use the Non-Aligned
Movement Summit in Havana to adopt a common position in
support of Iran's nuclear program. The DCM stressed the
importance of the international community standing together
to persuade Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons pursuit, and
urged the GOE to avoid any NAM outcome document that would
run counter to international efforts. Ribadeneira agreed
with our concerns and assured us that the GOE would not back
any statement in support of Iran's nuclear ambitions. He
confirmed that Foreign Minister Francisco Carrion recently
decided to attend the NAM Summit, accompanying President
Palacio. Ribadaneira promised to share our concerns with the
Foreign Minister.
2. (C) PolOff delivered RefTel points to Acting Director
General for Multilateral Affairs Eduardo Duran on September
11. Duran said he would convey the points to the advance GOE
delegation in Havana, which includes MFA U/S for Multilateral
Affairs Gonzalo Salvador.
3. (C) Comment: The GOE is normally supportive of
international efforts to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions,
while maintaining that sovereign nations have the right to
develop nuclear technology for peaceful use. After we
complained to Salvador about Ecuador's support for the
unbalanced declaration on Iran at the last NAM summit in
Kuala Lumpur, the GOE lodged a reservation to the
declaration. Hopefully his presence in Havana ensures the
GOE will not make the same mistake twice.
JEWELL