Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07DARESSALAAM264
2007-03-01 14:02:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Cable title:
UNSCR 1737 COMPLIANCE: TANZANIA CONSIDERING
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C O N F I D E N T I A L DAR ES SALAAM 000264
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT ISN/RA FOR RNEPHEW
ALSO FOR IO AND NEA
AF/E FOR BYODER, AF/RSA FOR MBITTRICK
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/27/2017
TAGS: KNNP IR TZ
SUBJECT: UNSCR 1737 COMPLIANCE: TANZANIA CONSIDERING
SENDING A DELEGATION TO TEHRAN
REF: STATE 023001
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission, D. Purnell Delly for
reasons 1.4 (b,d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L DAR ES SALAAM 000264
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT ISN/RA FOR RNEPHEW
ALSO FOR IO AND NEA
AF/E FOR BYODER, AF/RSA FOR MBITTRICK
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/27/2017
TAGS: KNNP IR TZ
SUBJECT: UNSCR 1737 COMPLIANCE: TANZANIA CONSIDERING
SENDING A DELEGATION TO TEHRAN
REF: STATE 023001
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission, D. Purnell Delly for
reasons 1.4 (b,d).
1. (C) Ambassador Charles Sanga, Deputy Permanent Secretary
at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told the Deputy Chief of
Mission February 26 that Tanzania and many African countries
were "jittery" over Iran's non-compliance with UNSCR 1737 and
defiance of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA)
recommendations. Sanga stressed, "Tanzania's position is
clear: We staunchly oppose the proliferation of nuclear
weapons by any country, whether friend or foe." Sanga noted
that Iran is a signatory to the Nuclear Nonproliferation
Treaty and needs to honor its treaty obligations. He shared
that senior levels of the Government of Tanzania (GOT) were
exploring the possibility of sending a delegation to Tehran,
urging the Government of Iran to meet its NPT
responsibilities and comply with UNSCR 1737.
2. (C) The DCM noted that many countries respect Tanzania's
independent voice and listen closely to what the GOT has to
say. He urged that Tanzania take advantage of its reputation
and discuss with Iran the need to immediately comply with
UNSCR 1737. The DCM reiterated that the USG and the other
members of the P5 plus One have put a fair package of
incentives on the table that include direct U.S.-Iranian
talks, if Iran agrees to abandon its present course. "A GOT
official mission to Iran to discuss frankly the serious
consequences of Iranian non-compliance would be welcomed by
Washington," the DCM noted.
3. (C) Sanga inquired what might be the best timing to send a
delegation to Tehran. "If the situation continues to
deteriorate, we would not want our officials to be trapped in
Iran," he confided. The DCM suggested that sending a GOT
delegation sooner rather than later would be optimal. Sanga
said that senior level officials were exploring "several
possibilities" and he would let the Embassy know as soon as a
decision was made.
RETZER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT ISN/RA FOR RNEPHEW
ALSO FOR IO AND NEA
AF/E FOR BYODER, AF/RSA FOR MBITTRICK
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/27/2017
TAGS: KNNP IR TZ
SUBJECT: UNSCR 1737 COMPLIANCE: TANZANIA CONSIDERING
SENDING A DELEGATION TO TEHRAN
REF: STATE 023001
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission, D. Purnell Delly for
reasons 1.4 (b,d).
1. (C) Ambassador Charles Sanga, Deputy Permanent Secretary
at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told the Deputy Chief of
Mission February 26 that Tanzania and many African countries
were "jittery" over Iran's non-compliance with UNSCR 1737 and
defiance of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA)
recommendations. Sanga stressed, "Tanzania's position is
clear: We staunchly oppose the proliferation of nuclear
weapons by any country, whether friend or foe." Sanga noted
that Iran is a signatory to the Nuclear Nonproliferation
Treaty and needs to honor its treaty obligations. He shared
that senior levels of the Government of Tanzania (GOT) were
exploring the possibility of sending a delegation to Tehran,
urging the Government of Iran to meet its NPT
responsibilities and comply with UNSCR 1737.
2. (C) The DCM noted that many countries respect Tanzania's
independent voice and listen closely to what the GOT has to
say. He urged that Tanzania take advantage of its reputation
and discuss with Iran the need to immediately comply with
UNSCR 1737. The DCM reiterated that the USG and the other
members of the P5 plus One have put a fair package of
incentives on the table that include direct U.S.-Iranian
talks, if Iran agrees to abandon its present course. "A GOT
official mission to Iran to discuss frankly the serious
consequences of Iranian non-compliance would be welcomed by
Washington," the DCM noted.
3. (C) Sanga inquired what might be the best timing to send a
delegation to Tehran. "If the situation continues to
deteriorate, we would not want our officials to be trapped in
Iran," he confided. The DCM suggested that sending a GOT
delegation sooner rather than later would be optimal. Sanga
said that senior level officials were exploring "several
possibilities" and he would let the Embassy know as soon as a
decision was made.
RETZER