Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06SANSALVADOR772
2006-03-21 19:58:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy San Salvador
Cable title:
OAS CICTE VI DELEGATION PREPARATION (EL SALVADOR)
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UNCLAS SAN SALVADOR 000772
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ES
SUBJECT: OAS CICTE VI DELEGATION PREPARATION (EL SALVADOR)
REF: A. SECSTATE 31112
B. SECSTATE 40856
UNCLAS SAN SALVADOR 000772
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ES
SUBJECT: OAS CICTE VI DELEGATION PREPARATION (EL SALVADOR)
REF: A. SECSTATE 31112
B. SECSTATE 40856
1. On March 10, Poloff discussed Reftel A points with Mario
Antonio Rivera, Multilateral Affairs Director and Ambassador
Jose Roberto Mejia, Global Themes Coordinator of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs. Rivera indicated that the final
composition of the delegation has not been determined, but
that it will be led by Vice Minister of Governance Astor
Escalante, and that representatives of the Ministries of
Governance, Defense, and Foreign Affairs would be selected to
accompany him. Rivera noted that he understands that the
link between terrorism and illicit activity was a "point of
honor" for the Colombians, and that the Salvadoran delegation
would work toward finding language that would be acceptable
to all the participating delegations.
2. On March 17, Poloff discussed Reftel B points with
Ministry of Governance Vice Minister Astor Escalante.
Escalante indicated that rest of the delegation had still not
been finalized, but that El Salvador shared our concerns for
preventing terrorism in the region. He specifically added
that although most of the western hemisphere has not been
affected by terrorism, all countries are subject to possible
attacks in the future. Escalante then stated that
Venezuela's position had isolated them from the rest of the
CICTE members, and that they would work to ensure the
adoption of consensus language. In a separate meeting on
March 11, the Ambassador also discussed Reftel B with Foreign
Minister Francisco Lainez, who assured the Ambassador that El
Salvador would support the United States position and the
consensus language.
Barclay
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ES
SUBJECT: OAS CICTE VI DELEGATION PREPARATION (EL SALVADOR)
REF: A. SECSTATE 31112
B. SECSTATE 40856
1. On March 10, Poloff discussed Reftel A points with Mario
Antonio Rivera, Multilateral Affairs Director and Ambassador
Jose Roberto Mejia, Global Themes Coordinator of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs. Rivera indicated that the final
composition of the delegation has not been determined, but
that it will be led by Vice Minister of Governance Astor
Escalante, and that representatives of the Ministries of
Governance, Defense, and Foreign Affairs would be selected to
accompany him. Rivera noted that he understands that the
link between terrorism and illicit activity was a "point of
honor" for the Colombians, and that the Salvadoran delegation
would work toward finding language that would be acceptable
to all the participating delegations.
2. On March 17, Poloff discussed Reftel B points with
Ministry of Governance Vice Minister Astor Escalante.
Escalante indicated that rest of the delegation had still not
been finalized, but that El Salvador shared our concerns for
preventing terrorism in the region. He specifically added
that although most of the western hemisphere has not been
affected by terrorism, all countries are subject to possible
attacks in the future. Escalante then stated that
Venezuela's position had isolated them from the rest of the
CICTE members, and that they would work to ensure the
adoption of consensus language. In a separate meeting on
March 11, the Ambassador also discussed Reftel B with Foreign
Minister Francisco Lainez, who assured the Ambassador that El
Salvador would support the United States position and the
consensus language.
Barclay