Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06SANTODOMINGO655
2006-02-24 20:57:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Santo Domingo
Cable title:
DONATIONS TO IRAQI AND AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES -
how-toVZCZCXYZ0000 PP RUEHWEB DE RUEHDG #0655 0552057 ZNY CCCCC ZZH P 242057Z FEB 06 FM AMEMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 3688 INFO RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY RUEKJCS/JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY RUMISTA/CDR USSOUTHCOM MIAMI FL PRIORITY
C O N F I D E N T I A L SANTO DOMINGO 000655
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR PM, NEA/I, SA, EUR, WHA/CAR-SEARBY;
SECDEF FOR OSD/ISA AND OSD/ISP; SECDEF PASS CENTCOM;
JOINT STAFF FOR J-5
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/18/2031
TAGS: MARR DR AF MASS MOPS PINS PREL
SUBJECT: DONATIONS TO IRAQI AND AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES -
DOMINICAN PRESIDENT UNRESPONSIVE
REF: STATE 022896
Classified By: Ambassador Hans Hertell for Reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L SANTO DOMINGO 000655
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR PM, NEA/I, SA, EUR, WHA/CAR-SEARBY;
SECDEF FOR OSD/ISA AND OSD/ISP; SECDEF PASS CENTCOM;
JOINT STAFF FOR J-5
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/18/2031
TAGS: MARR DR AF MASS MOPS PINS PREL
SUBJECT: DONATIONS TO IRAQI AND AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES -
DOMINICAN PRESIDENT UNRESPONSIVE
REF: STATE 022896
Classified By: Ambassador Hans Hertell for Reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
1. (C) On February 16 the Ambassador reiterated to Dominican
President Fernandez the USG request that the Dominican
Republic contribute 10-12 staff officers to support
operations in Afghanistan. The Ambassador emphasized the
symbolic value of a Dominican donation, coalition solidarity
and the bilateral relationship. If such a donation were
politically sensitive, it could be carried out with no
publicity.
2. (C) Fernandez replied, "I don't see the logic of sending
Dominican military personnel. The situation in Afghanistan
has stabilized. The assistance it needs is not military, but
economic. We'll study your request."
3. (C) Defense attache stressed that security is still an
issue in Afghanistan. The Ambassador suggested alternatives
that the Dominican Republic might be able to donate, such as
cash, clothing, or instructional experts. After further
discussion, Fernandez acknowledged the symbolic value of a
Dominican donation, but made no commitment.
HERTELL
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR PM, NEA/I, SA, EUR, WHA/CAR-SEARBY;
SECDEF FOR OSD/ISA AND OSD/ISP; SECDEF PASS CENTCOM;
JOINT STAFF FOR J-5
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/18/2031
TAGS: MARR DR AF MASS MOPS PINS PREL
SUBJECT: DONATIONS TO IRAQI AND AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES -
DOMINICAN PRESIDENT UNRESPONSIVE
REF: STATE 022896
Classified By: Ambassador Hans Hertell for Reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
1. (C) On February 16 the Ambassador reiterated to Dominican
President Fernandez the USG request that the Dominican
Republic contribute 10-12 staff officers to support
operations in Afghanistan. The Ambassador emphasized the
symbolic value of a Dominican donation, coalition solidarity
and the bilateral relationship. If such a donation were
politically sensitive, it could be carried out with no
publicity.
2. (C) Fernandez replied, "I don't see the logic of sending
Dominican military personnel. The situation in Afghanistan
has stabilized. The assistance it needs is not military, but
economic. We'll study your request."
3. (C) Defense attache stressed that security is still an
issue in Afghanistan. The Ambassador suggested alternatives
that the Dominican Republic might be able to donate, such as
cash, clothing, or instructional experts. After further
discussion, Fernandez acknowledged the symbolic value of a
Dominican donation, but made no commitment.
HERTELL