Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07BUDAPEST1699
2007-10-11 13:08:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Budapest
Cable title:
HUNGARIAN RESPONSE TO U.S. POSITION ON PROPOSED
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BUDAPEST 001699
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR ISN/MNSA, USUN FOR U.S. FIRST COMMITTEE
DELEGATION
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/10/2017
TAGS: PARM MNUC UNGA HU
SUBJECT: HUNGARIAN RESPONSE TO U.S. POSITION ON PROPOSED
RESOLUTION ON DE-ALERTING OF NUCLEAR FORCES
REF: SECSTATE 140048
Classified By: P/E Counselor Eric Gaudiosi; reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L BUDAPEST 001699
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR ISN/MNSA, USUN FOR U.S. FIRST COMMITTEE
DELEGATION
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/10/2017
TAGS: PARM MNUC UNGA HU
SUBJECT: HUNGARIAN RESPONSE TO U.S. POSITION ON PROPOSED
RESOLUTION ON DE-ALERTING OF NUCLEAR FORCES
REF: SECSTATE 140048
Classified By: P/E Counselor Eric Gaudiosi; reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Discussing the reftel draft resolution, the MFA
Security and Non-Proliferation Deputy Department Head, Gabor
Horvath, stated the GOH will review any proposed EU position
before establishing an official position. Horvath said that
if a consensus EU position is put forward, Hungary would
follow that position. Acknowledging that France's
anticipated position makes EU consensus unlikely, Horvath
commented that Hungary would look closely at the UK's and
France's views before moving ahead.
2. (C) Comment. Acknowledging U.S. efforts outlined in the
talking points as positive, Horvath expressed appreciation
for the draft resolution, as the GOH had no previous
information concerning the proposal. However, the Hungarian
response reflects a continuing MFA reluctance to move out
ahead of the EU pack on most issues. End comment.
FOLEY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR ISN/MNSA, USUN FOR U.S. FIRST COMMITTEE
DELEGATION
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/10/2017
TAGS: PARM MNUC UNGA HU
SUBJECT: HUNGARIAN RESPONSE TO U.S. POSITION ON PROPOSED
RESOLUTION ON DE-ALERTING OF NUCLEAR FORCES
REF: SECSTATE 140048
Classified By: P/E Counselor Eric Gaudiosi; reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Discussing the reftel draft resolution, the MFA
Security and Non-Proliferation Deputy Department Head, Gabor
Horvath, stated the GOH will review any proposed EU position
before establishing an official position. Horvath said that
if a consensus EU position is put forward, Hungary would
follow that position. Acknowledging that France's
anticipated position makes EU consensus unlikely, Horvath
commented that Hungary would look closely at the UK's and
France's views before moving ahead.
2. (C) Comment. Acknowledging U.S. efforts outlined in the
talking points as positive, Horvath expressed appreciation
for the draft resolution, as the GOH had no previous
information concerning the proposal. However, the Hungarian
response reflects a continuing MFA reluctance to move out
ahead of the EU pack on most issues. End comment.
FOLEY