Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07AMMAN3366
2007-08-09 13:43:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Amman
Cable title:
EXBS-MIDDLE EAST REGION ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE
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UNCLAS AMMAN 003366
SIPDIS
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DEPT FOR ISN/ECC - VPIKOULAS, KCROUCH, PVAN SON
DOC FOR L. HOWE, D. CREED
US COAST GUARD FOR USCG ACTIVITIES/MIO EUROPE
US CUSTOMS FOR J. GOUGE, R. Watt, W. LAWRENCE
USDOE/NNSA FOR T. PERRY, P. ROBINSON, D. TYNAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP XF
SUBJECT: EXBS-MIDDLE EAST REGION ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE
JULY 2007
I. SUMMARY. EXBS Interagency Working Group has scheduled training
for Oman and Yemen. END SUMMARY.
II. MIDDLE EAST REGION EXBS PROGRAM COUNTRIES (OMAN, U.A.E., YEMEN)
III. COMPLETED ACTIONS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD.
A. SITE ASSESSMENTS, MEETINGS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
DURING REPORTING PERIOD.
UNCLAS AMMAN 003366
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN/ECC - VPIKOULAS, KCROUCH, PVAN SON
DOC FOR L. HOWE, D. CREED
US COAST GUARD FOR USCG ACTIVITIES/MIO EUROPE
US CUSTOMS FOR J. GOUGE, R. Watt, W. LAWRENCE
USDOE/NNSA FOR T. PERRY, P. ROBINSON, D. TYNAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP XF
SUBJECT: EXBS-MIDDLE EAST REGION ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE
JULY 2007
I. SUMMARY. EXBS Interagency Working Group has scheduled training
for Oman and Yemen. END SUMMARY.
II. MIDDLE EAST REGION EXBS PROGRAM COUNTRIES (OMAN, U.A.E., YEMEN)
III. COMPLETED ACTIONS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD.
A. SITE ASSESSMENTS, MEETINGS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
DURING REPORTING PERIOD.
1. During July, Regional Advisor discussed the status of the
MEGAPORTS Initiative MOU between Department of Energy and Yemen.
There has been little change since last month. Yemeni officials
continue to expect an affirmative response from the GoY concerning
the MEGAPORTS Initiative MOU.
B. TRAINING CONDUCTED DURING REPORTING PERIOD.
1. EXBS: None.
2. OTHER: None.
C. EQUIPMENT DELIVERED DURING REPORTING PERIOD.
1. EXBS: None.
2. Other: None.
D. FUTURE TRAINING OR EQUIPMENT STATUS UPDATE.
1. EXBS:
A. EXBS Oman: UNSCR 1540 Workshop (Oman): Fall 2007. Cable sent to
post.
B. EXBS Yemen: Advanced Small Boat Operations-Mobile Training Team
(Yemen): January 2008. Cable pending.
C. EXBS: Interagency is considering other training for regional
states and will provide details as they become available.
2. OTHER: None.
E. SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS IN EXPORT CONTROLS, NONPROLIFERATION, OR
RELATED BORDER SECURITY.
None.
F. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES/EVENTS.
As of September 30, 2007, no EXBS advisor will be resident in the
Middle East.
IV. RED FLAG ISSUES.
None.
VI. Any questions or comments can be directed to Joseph C. Irvine,
EXBS Advisor to the Middle East Region, Telephone:(962 6)
590-6550/6558, Fax: (962 6) 592-7653, Email: IrvineJC@state.gov.
Visit Amman's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.gov.sgov.gov/p/nea/amman/
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SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN/ECC - VPIKOULAS, KCROUCH, PVAN SON
DOC FOR L. HOWE, D. CREED
US COAST GUARD FOR USCG ACTIVITIES/MIO EUROPE
US CUSTOMS FOR J. GOUGE, R. Watt, W. LAWRENCE
USDOE/NNSA FOR T. PERRY, P. ROBINSON, D. TYNAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP XF
SUBJECT: EXBS-MIDDLE EAST REGION ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE
JULY 2007
I. SUMMARY. EXBS Interagency Working Group has scheduled training
for Oman and Yemen. END SUMMARY.
II. MIDDLE EAST REGION EXBS PROGRAM COUNTRIES (OMAN, U.A.E., YEMEN)
III. COMPLETED ACTIONS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD.
A. SITE ASSESSMENTS, MEETINGS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
DURING REPORTING PERIOD.
1. During July, Regional Advisor discussed the status of the
MEGAPORTS Initiative MOU between Department of Energy and Yemen.
There has been little change since last month. Yemeni officials
continue to expect an affirmative response from the GoY concerning
the MEGAPORTS Initiative MOU.
B. TRAINING CONDUCTED DURING REPORTING PERIOD.
1. EXBS: None.
2. OTHER: None.
C. EQUIPMENT DELIVERED DURING REPORTING PERIOD.
1. EXBS: None.
2. Other: None.
D. FUTURE TRAINING OR EQUIPMENT STATUS UPDATE.
1. EXBS:
A. EXBS Oman: UNSCR 1540 Workshop (Oman): Fall 2007. Cable sent to
post.
B. EXBS Yemen: Advanced Small Boat Operations-Mobile Training Team
(Yemen): January 2008. Cable pending.
C. EXBS: Interagency is considering other training for regional
states and will provide details as they become available.
2. OTHER: None.
E. SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS IN EXPORT CONTROLS, NONPROLIFERATION, OR
RELATED BORDER SECURITY.
None.
F. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES/EVENTS.
As of September 30, 2007, no EXBS advisor will be resident in the
Middle East.
IV. RED FLAG ISSUES.
None.
VI. Any questions or comments can be directed to Joseph C. Irvine,
EXBS Advisor to the Middle East Region, Telephone:(962 6)
590-6550/6558, Fax: (962 6) 592-7653, Email: IrvineJC@state.gov.
Visit Amman's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.gov.sgov.gov/p/nea/amman/
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