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07BUJUMBURA293
2007-04-19 15:47:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Bujumbura
Cable title:
BURUNDI RESPONSE TO WMO QUADRENNIAL CONGRESS
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UNCLAS BUJUMBURA 000293
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DEPT FOR IO/T - GUINNEVERE ROBERTS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV TPHY WM BY
SUBJECT: BURUNDI RESPONSE TO WMO QUADRENNIAL CONGRESS
DEMARCHE
REF: STATE 47359
UNCLAS BUJUMBURA 000293
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SIPDIS
DEPT FOR IO/T - GUINNEVERE ROBERTS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV TPHY WM BY
SUBJECT: BURUNDI RESPONSE TO WMO QUADRENNIAL CONGRESS
DEMARCHE
REF: STATE 47359
1. (U) On April 19, POLOFF delivered reftel points
concerning USG interests in the upcoming World Meteorological
Organization (WMO) Congress to Ambassador Aldolphe Nahayo,
the Director for International Organizations in Burundi's
Ministry of External Relations and Cooperation (Foreign
Affairs). Ambassador Nahayo confirmed that Burundi is
sending two delegates from the Ministry for Land Management,
the Environment and Tourism, including Minister Odette
Kayitesi, to the WMO Congress which begins on May 7 in
Geneva. He expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to
review the USG key issues and priorities for the WMO
Congress. Ambassador Nahayo verbally acknowledged and agreed
with each of the major points and further assured POLOFF that
additional discussions with ministry members would take place
prior to the quadrennial session.
2. (U) Ambassador Nahayo stressed the important link between
environmental changes and the economic development of
Burundi. In particular, Ambassador Nahayo noted the need to
improve disaster preparedness in Burundi. Burundi has
recently suffered through extended periods of drought
followed by an abundance of rain, causing widespread
flooding, crop failure and food shortages. He added that
Burundi will not hesitate to consult USG representatives in
Geneva should additional discussion, clarification or
negotiation be warranted.
MOLLER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR IO/T - GUINNEVERE ROBERTS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV TPHY WM BY
SUBJECT: BURUNDI RESPONSE TO WMO QUADRENNIAL CONGRESS
DEMARCHE
REF: STATE 47359
1. (U) On April 19, POLOFF delivered reftel points
concerning USG interests in the upcoming World Meteorological
Organization (WMO) Congress to Ambassador Aldolphe Nahayo,
the Director for International Organizations in Burundi's
Ministry of External Relations and Cooperation (Foreign
Affairs). Ambassador Nahayo confirmed that Burundi is
sending two delegates from the Ministry for Land Management,
the Environment and Tourism, including Minister Odette
Kayitesi, to the WMO Congress which begins on May 7 in
Geneva. He expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to
review the USG key issues and priorities for the WMO
Congress. Ambassador Nahayo verbally acknowledged and agreed
with each of the major points and further assured POLOFF that
additional discussions with ministry members would take place
prior to the quadrennial session.
2. (U) Ambassador Nahayo stressed the important link between
environmental changes and the economic development of
Burundi. In particular, Ambassador Nahayo noted the need to
improve disaster preparedness in Burundi. Burundi has
recently suffered through extended periods of drought
followed by an abundance of rain, causing widespread
flooding, crop failure and food shortages. He added that
Burundi will not hesitate to consult USG representatives in
Geneva should additional discussion, clarification or
negotiation be warranted.
MOLLER