Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06RABAT336
2006-02-24 16:57:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Rabat
Cable title:
MOROCCO: DEMARCHE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEXT
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UNCLAS RABAT 000336
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SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/MAG, IO/UNP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL UN MO
SUBJECT: MOROCCO: DEMARCHE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEXT
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL
REF: STATE 22833
UNCLAS RABAT 000336
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/MAG, IO/UNP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL UN MO
SUBJECT: MOROCCO: DEMARCHE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEXT
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL
REF: STATE 22833
1. (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please
protect accordingly.
2. (SBU) Poloffs met February 21 with MFA Director of United
Nations and International Organizations Nasser Bourita to
discuss reftel points on the appointment of the next UN
Secretary General (SYG). Per guidance, Poloff also provided
SIPDIS
Bourita with reftel points in non-paper format.
3. (SBU) Bourita responded that the GOM is following this
issue with great interest. He added that although having a
geographical balance is indeed a principle that should be
considered, this is only one criteria and the next SYG should
be someone who can continue Kofi Annan's diplomatic
visibility while effectively managing the UN. Bourita,
however, expressed some concern regarding the SYG nomination
process, noting that, in his view, it is in need of more
transparency and should be reformed. Bourita noted GOM
frustration that the UN demands transparency in others, but
does not ask for the same transparency in the nomination
process of a SYG. For example, the candidates for SYG
generally only need to lobby the P-5 in order to be selected
and the General Assembly generally assents to the choice.
Bourita commented that, in an effort to increase
transparency, SYG candidates should present themselves to all
members of the UN, not just the P-5.
4. (SBU) When asked about GOM thoughts on possible
candidates for the next SYG, Bourita replied that the GOM has
been approached by both Thailand and South Korea regarding
their respective candidates. Bourita also pointed out that
he believes the P-5 should not be eligible as a SYG
candidate, as they "have enough other privileges." He
expressed the GOM's desire that the next SYG be someone with
excellent managerial skills and a political profile. Bourita
pledged to continue to share GOM thinking with Embassy as it
evolves.
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Visit Embassy Rabat's Classified Website;
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/rabat
******************************************
Riley
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/MAG, IO/UNP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL UN MO
SUBJECT: MOROCCO: DEMARCHE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEXT
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL
REF: STATE 22833
1. (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please
protect accordingly.
2. (SBU) Poloffs met February 21 with MFA Director of United
Nations and International Organizations Nasser Bourita to
discuss reftel points on the appointment of the next UN
Secretary General (SYG). Per guidance, Poloff also provided
SIPDIS
Bourita with reftel points in non-paper format.
3. (SBU) Bourita responded that the GOM is following this
issue with great interest. He added that although having a
geographical balance is indeed a principle that should be
considered, this is only one criteria and the next SYG should
be someone who can continue Kofi Annan's diplomatic
visibility while effectively managing the UN. Bourita,
however, expressed some concern regarding the SYG nomination
process, noting that, in his view, it is in need of more
transparency and should be reformed. Bourita noted GOM
frustration that the UN demands transparency in others, but
does not ask for the same transparency in the nomination
process of a SYG. For example, the candidates for SYG
generally only need to lobby the P-5 in order to be selected
and the General Assembly generally assents to the choice.
Bourita commented that, in an effort to increase
transparency, SYG candidates should present themselves to all
members of the UN, not just the P-5.
4. (SBU) When asked about GOM thoughts on possible
candidates for the next SYG, Bourita replied that the GOM has
been approached by both Thailand and South Korea regarding
their respective candidates. Bourita also pointed out that
he believes the P-5 should not be eligible as a SYG
candidate, as they "have enough other privileges." He
expressed the GOM's desire that the next SYG be someone with
excellent managerial skills and a political profile. Bourita
pledged to continue to share GOM thinking with Embassy as it
evolves.
******************************************
Visit Embassy Rabat's Classified Website;
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/rabat
******************************************
Riley