Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06SANAA1343
2006-05-16 12:12:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Sanaa
Cable title:
YEMEN IMPLEMENTATION OF BOYCOTT STATUTES
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UNCLAS SANAA 001343
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA, EB, L, TREASURY, COMMERCE/BIS/OAC AND
USTR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KBCT ABLD PHUM
SUBJECT: YEMEN IMPLEMENTATION OF BOYCOTT STATUTES
REF: SECSTATE 66895
UNCLAS SANAA 001343
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA, EB, L, TREASURY, COMMERCE/BIS/OAC AND
USTR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KBCT ABLD PHUM
SUBJECT: YEMEN IMPLEMENTATION OF BOYCOTT STATUTES
REF: SECSTATE 66895
1. In response to the Department's request for updated
information on Republic of Yemen (ROYG) adherence to the Arab
League Boycott of Israel, post conducted a review of ROYG
enforcement and compliance practices in place regarding the
boycott. The results of that review are as follows, and are
keyed to reftel questions.
2. The ROYG, represented by the Ministry of Industry and
Trade (MOIT),regularly takes part in the ALB annual meetings
in Damascus. In 2004, Yemen took part in the meeting of the
Islamic Bureau Boycott in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Officially,
MOIT maintains a blacklist of Israeli companies and foreign
companies that contribute to Israel's defense or economic
development. Any U.S. firm can conduct business in Yemen
unless they are blacklisted. MOIT requests ALB certificates
from companies currently or previously blacklisted by the
ALB.
3. The ROYG does not as a matter of policy, practice, or
contract request that U.S. firms comply with boycott
requirements or provide information regarding such compliance.
4. Suppliers, vendors, and service providers with whom post
typically does business in Yemen are known to comply with the
ALB or international boycotts.
5. There are no boycott laws in Yemen.
6. There is no agency or office representing the ALB or any
boycott organization per se in Yemen. However, the MOIT has
on its premises a designated ROYG employee, working in the
Foreign Relations Department, who looks after ALB issues in
Yemen. He follows up on all ALB-related business, gathers
data requested by ALB, distributes ALB recommendations to
respective bodies, and reports to ALB on all relevant issues.
7. The ROYG does not take steps to correct or prevent
instances of attempted boycott enforcement by government
agencies or ALB compliance requests by private entities.
Khoury
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA, EB, L, TREASURY, COMMERCE/BIS/OAC AND
USTR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KBCT ABLD PHUM
SUBJECT: YEMEN IMPLEMENTATION OF BOYCOTT STATUTES
REF: SECSTATE 66895
1. In response to the Department's request for updated
information on Republic of Yemen (ROYG) adherence to the Arab
League Boycott of Israel, post conducted a review of ROYG
enforcement and compliance practices in place regarding the
boycott. The results of that review are as follows, and are
keyed to reftel questions.
2. The ROYG, represented by the Ministry of Industry and
Trade (MOIT),regularly takes part in the ALB annual meetings
in Damascus. In 2004, Yemen took part in the meeting of the
Islamic Bureau Boycott in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Officially,
MOIT maintains a blacklist of Israeli companies and foreign
companies that contribute to Israel's defense or economic
development. Any U.S. firm can conduct business in Yemen
unless they are blacklisted. MOIT requests ALB certificates
from companies currently or previously blacklisted by the
ALB.
3. The ROYG does not as a matter of policy, practice, or
contract request that U.S. firms comply with boycott
requirements or provide information regarding such compliance.
4. Suppliers, vendors, and service providers with whom post
typically does business in Yemen are known to comply with the
ALB or international boycotts.
5. There are no boycott laws in Yemen.
6. There is no agency or office representing the ALB or any
boycott organization per se in Yemen. However, the MOIT has
on its premises a designated ROYG employee, working in the
Foreign Relations Department, who looks after ALB issues in
Yemen. He follows up on all ALB-related business, gathers
data requested by ALB, distributes ALB recommendations to
respective bodies, and reports to ALB on all relevant issues.
7. The ROYG does not take steps to correct or prevent
instances of attempted boycott enforcement by government
agencies or ALB compliance requests by private entities.
Khoury