Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07DUBLIN103
2007-02-09 13:03:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Dublin
Cable title:
IRELAND'S VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF THE FEBRUARY 12-13
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C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 000103
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/09/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV ETRD EUN KPAL IE
SUBJECT: IRELAND'S VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF THE FEBRUARY 12-13
GAERC
REF: A. STATE 15811
B. EUR/ERA E-MAIL OF 02/05/2007
C. STATE 13840
D. STATE 12957
E. STATE 14071
F. STATE 13880
G. DUBLIN 58
Classified By: Embassy Dublin Pol/Econ Chief Joe Young
for Reasons 1.4 (B) and (D)
SUMMARY
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C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 000103
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/09/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV ETRD EUN KPAL IE
SUBJECT: IRELAND'S VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF THE FEBRUARY 12-13
GAERC
REF: A. STATE 15811
B. EUR/ERA E-MAIL OF 02/05/2007
C. STATE 13840
D. STATE 12957
E. STATE 14071
F. STATE 13880
G. DUBLIN 58
Classified By: Embassy Dublin Pol/Econ Chief Joe Young
for Reasons 1.4 (B) and (D)
SUMMARY
--------------
1. (SBU) POLOFF delivered demarches (Refs C through F) on
February 8 to Pat Kelly, European Correspondent, Department
of Foreign Affairs (DFA),and Jim Kelly, Director, Europe
Office, Political Division, DFA. Ireland is generally in
agreement with U.S. positions on the Balkans,
Israel/Palestine, Afghanistan, Somalia and Darfur. However,
while Ireland intends to robustly implement UNSCR 1737 as
converted into regulations by the EU, it remains committed to
ongoing dialogue with Iran. End summary.
KOSOVO
--------------
2. (U) Demarche reported septel (Refs C and D).
SERBIA
--------------
3. (C) Ireland agrees the EU should encourage Serbia to
pursue its EU integration aspirations. It supports the
formation of a reform government that will cooperate fully
with ICTY. Ireland generally sees nothing to be gained by
delay in the process of consultation and negotiation on
Kosovo. However, Jim Kelly pointed out that waiting a few
additional days for a compelling reason -- say for the
Serbian Parliament to be formed so the negotiating team could
be appointed by the Parliament -- would make sense (septel).
BOSNIA
--------------
4. (C) Ireland agrees that U.S. and EU unity and engagement
need to be maintained. Pat Kelly said that the scheduled
disbanding of the Office of the High Representative on June
30 should be reconsidered if it is agreed that the job is not
yet finished at that time.
ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN ISSUES
--------------
5. (SBU) Ireland is encouraged by the Saudi-brokered accord
reached between Hamas and Fatah in Mecca on February 8,
seeing it as progress toward an eventual two-state
settlement. Ireland is fully committed to the EU's Quartet
role, including the Temporary International Mechanism.
IRAN
--------------
6. (SBU) Ireland continues to support the EU "twin-track"
approach. Kelly noted that the EU is currently converting
UNSCR 1737 into EU regulations, which Ireland will rigorously
implement (track one),including whatever sanctions the EU
applies to specific businesses or individuals, e.g., Bank
Sepah (Refs C and E.) However, Ireland still holds out hope
for continued dialogue with Iran (track two),believing that
international consensus delivered through diplomacy will help
bring Iran's actions into compliance with international
expectations.
AFGHANISTAN
--------------
7. (C) Ireland fully endorses the EU's plan to undertake a
police training mission and is currently contributing seven
troops to ISAF in Afghanistan (Refs C, F, and G). (Note: The
Irish Department of Defense has decided to maintain its troop
level in Afghanistan at seven soldiers, vice eight as
reported Ref G. Rotation of two troops to other duties
within Afghanistan is planned. End note.)
SUDAN/DARFUR
--------------
8. (U) Ireland supports coordinated efforts through the UN
to implement all phases of the UN SYG's plan for
UN-controlled peacekeeping in Darfur. (Comment: Ireland will
almost certainly support any other measures agreed through UN
mechanisms. End Comment.)
SOMALIA
--------------
9. (SBU) Ireland fully agrees with the EU decision to
allocate euro 15 million to the African Peace Facility (APF)
and agrees that additional EU funding will be needed, though
close coordination among Contact Group members will be
required to ascertain the appropriate level of additional
support. EU officials are currently working on mechanisms to
enable the APF funds to be released. However, release of
these funds will depend, in part, on how quickly the African
Union can organize the deployment of a stabilization force.
WTO/DOHA
--------------
10. (U) Response from demarche at the Department of Trade
will be sent septel. Ref A papers were left with DFA.
COOPERATION COUNCIL MEETING WITH KAZAKHSTAN
--------------
11. (SBU) Pat Kelly took on board the U.S. position on the
Cooperation Council meeting with Kazakhstan (Ref B).
FOLEY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/09/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV ETRD EUN KPAL IE
SUBJECT: IRELAND'S VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF THE FEBRUARY 12-13
GAERC
REF: A. STATE 15811
B. EUR/ERA E-MAIL OF 02/05/2007
C. STATE 13840
D. STATE 12957
E. STATE 14071
F. STATE 13880
G. DUBLIN 58
Classified By: Embassy Dublin Pol/Econ Chief Joe Young
for Reasons 1.4 (B) and (D)
SUMMARY
--------------
1. (SBU) POLOFF delivered demarches (Refs C through F) on
February 8 to Pat Kelly, European Correspondent, Department
of Foreign Affairs (DFA),and Jim Kelly, Director, Europe
Office, Political Division, DFA. Ireland is generally in
agreement with U.S. positions on the Balkans,
Israel/Palestine, Afghanistan, Somalia and Darfur. However,
while Ireland intends to robustly implement UNSCR 1737 as
converted into regulations by the EU, it remains committed to
ongoing dialogue with Iran. End summary.
KOSOVO
--------------
2. (U) Demarche reported septel (Refs C and D).
SERBIA
--------------
3. (C) Ireland agrees the EU should encourage Serbia to
pursue its EU integration aspirations. It supports the
formation of a reform government that will cooperate fully
with ICTY. Ireland generally sees nothing to be gained by
delay in the process of consultation and negotiation on
Kosovo. However, Jim Kelly pointed out that waiting a few
additional days for a compelling reason -- say for the
Serbian Parliament to be formed so the negotiating team could
be appointed by the Parliament -- would make sense (septel).
BOSNIA
--------------
4. (C) Ireland agrees that U.S. and EU unity and engagement
need to be maintained. Pat Kelly said that the scheduled
disbanding of the Office of the High Representative on June
30 should be reconsidered if it is agreed that the job is not
yet finished at that time.
ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN ISSUES
--------------
5. (SBU) Ireland is encouraged by the Saudi-brokered accord
reached between Hamas and Fatah in Mecca on February 8,
seeing it as progress toward an eventual two-state
settlement. Ireland is fully committed to the EU's Quartet
role, including the Temporary International Mechanism.
IRAN
--------------
6. (SBU) Ireland continues to support the EU "twin-track"
approach. Kelly noted that the EU is currently converting
UNSCR 1737 into EU regulations, which Ireland will rigorously
implement (track one),including whatever sanctions the EU
applies to specific businesses or individuals, e.g., Bank
Sepah (Refs C and E.) However, Ireland still holds out hope
for continued dialogue with Iran (track two),believing that
international consensus delivered through diplomacy will help
bring Iran's actions into compliance with international
expectations.
AFGHANISTAN
--------------
7. (C) Ireland fully endorses the EU's plan to undertake a
police training mission and is currently contributing seven
troops to ISAF in Afghanistan (Refs C, F, and G). (Note: The
Irish Department of Defense has decided to maintain its troop
level in Afghanistan at seven soldiers, vice eight as
reported Ref G. Rotation of two troops to other duties
within Afghanistan is planned. End note.)
SUDAN/DARFUR
--------------
8. (U) Ireland supports coordinated efforts through the UN
to implement all phases of the UN SYG's plan for
UN-controlled peacekeeping in Darfur. (Comment: Ireland will
almost certainly support any other measures agreed through UN
mechanisms. End Comment.)
SOMALIA
--------------
9. (SBU) Ireland fully agrees with the EU decision to
allocate euro 15 million to the African Peace Facility (APF)
and agrees that additional EU funding will be needed, though
close coordination among Contact Group members will be
required to ascertain the appropriate level of additional
support. EU officials are currently working on mechanisms to
enable the APF funds to be released. However, release of
these funds will depend, in part, on how quickly the African
Union can organize the deployment of a stabilization force.
WTO/DOHA
--------------
10. (U) Response from demarche at the Department of Trade
will be sent septel. Ref A papers were left with DFA.
COOPERATION COUNCIL MEETING WITH KAZAKHSTAN
--------------
11. (SBU) Pat Kelly took on board the U.S. position on the
Cooperation Council meeting with Kazakhstan (Ref B).
FOLEY