Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07BERLIN394
2007-02-27 13:28:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Berlin
Cable title:
GERMANY AGREES WITH NEED FOR CLOSE COOPERATION TO
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BERLIN 000394
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN, IO, NEA, AND EUR/AGS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/26/2017
TAGS: KNNP PREL IR GM
SUBJECT: GERMANY AGREES WITH NEED FOR CLOSE COOPERATION TO
BRING IRAN INTO COMPLIANCE WITH UNSCR 1737
REF: A. STATE 23001
B. BERLIN 272
Classified By: Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs Robert F. Cekuta
, for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L BERLIN 000394
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN, IO, NEA, AND EUR/AGS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/26/2017
TAGS: KNNP PREL IR GM
SUBJECT: GERMANY AGREES WITH NEED FOR CLOSE COOPERATION TO
BRING IRAN INTO COMPLIANCE WITH UNSCR 1737
REF: A. STATE 23001
B. BERLIN 272
Classified By: Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs Robert F. Cekuta
, for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Global Affairs Counselor and Global Affairs officer
delivered points in Ref A to German MFA Deputy Director
General for Economic Affairs Michael Witter and MFA
International Economic and Financial Policy Desk Officer
Claudia Schuett February 26. Drawing on reftel points,
Emboffs underscored the need for close coordination to
dissuade Iran from continuing its defiance of international
norms and UNSC resolutions. Witter thanked Emboffs for
sharing the USG views on the IAEA's February 24 report on
Iran's compliance with UNSCR 1737. Witter stated as well
that the German Government considers Iran's compliance a top
international issue, and that Germany is "in the same boat"
as the U.S. and "rowing with the same oar." He appreciated
the USG's emphasis on cooperation with Germany and the other
UNSC permanent members (P5 1),indicating that a joint
message to Iran will be more effective than individual
statements.
2. (C) Witter said the German Government is considering ways
to apply more pressure on Tehran to persuade it to comply
with UNSCR 1737. Possibilities are restrictions on visas for
Iranians connected with the nuclear program and to broaden
the list of goods that could be considered dual-use items.
Witter suggested that the German Federal Intelligence Service
(BND) could identify additional items that are useful in some
way to Iran's nuclear or ballistic missile program for
sanctions. The challenge, he noted, is building a consensus
within the P5 1 and then within the entire UNSC for
ratcheting up the pressure on Iran. Witter also said ongoing
dialogue with Iran is desirable.
3. (C) Schuett asked whether the USG had identified any
suitable interlocutors in the Iranian Government who might be
more willing to comply with UNSCR 1737. She noted the German
Government is working to identify such officials.
TIMKEN JR
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN, IO, NEA, AND EUR/AGS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/26/2017
TAGS: KNNP PREL IR GM
SUBJECT: GERMANY AGREES WITH NEED FOR CLOSE COOPERATION TO
BRING IRAN INTO COMPLIANCE WITH UNSCR 1737
REF: A. STATE 23001
B. BERLIN 272
Classified By: Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs Robert F. Cekuta
, for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Global Affairs Counselor and Global Affairs officer
delivered points in Ref A to German MFA Deputy Director
General for Economic Affairs Michael Witter and MFA
International Economic and Financial Policy Desk Officer
Claudia Schuett February 26. Drawing on reftel points,
Emboffs underscored the need for close coordination to
dissuade Iran from continuing its defiance of international
norms and UNSC resolutions. Witter thanked Emboffs for
sharing the USG views on the IAEA's February 24 report on
Iran's compliance with UNSCR 1737. Witter stated as well
that the German Government considers Iran's compliance a top
international issue, and that Germany is "in the same boat"
as the U.S. and "rowing with the same oar." He appreciated
the USG's emphasis on cooperation with Germany and the other
UNSC permanent members (P5 1),indicating that a joint
message to Iran will be more effective than individual
statements.
2. (C) Witter said the German Government is considering ways
to apply more pressure on Tehran to persuade it to comply
with UNSCR 1737. Possibilities are restrictions on visas for
Iranians connected with the nuclear program and to broaden
the list of goods that could be considered dual-use items.
Witter suggested that the German Federal Intelligence Service
(BND) could identify additional items that are useful in some
way to Iran's nuclear or ballistic missile program for
sanctions. The challenge, he noted, is building a consensus
within the P5 1 and then within the entire UNSC for
ratcheting up the pressure on Iran. Witter also said ongoing
dialogue with Iran is desirable.
3. (C) Schuett asked whether the USG had identified any
suitable interlocutors in the Iranian Government who might be
more willing to comply with UNSCR 1737. She noted the German
Government is working to identify such officials.
TIMKEN JR