Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07OSLO292
2007-03-23 15:32:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Oslo
Cable title:
NORWAY MAINTAINS THAT DECISION TO RECOGNIZE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L OSLO 000292
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/23/2017
TAGS: PREL ISPA KPAL IS NO
SUBJECT: NORWAY MAINTAINS THAT DECISION TO RECOGNIZE
PALESTINIAN GOVERNMANT HAS NOT DAMAGED RELATIONS WITH
ISREAL
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission, Kevin M. Johnson
for reasons 1.4 b and d
C O N F I D E N T I A L OSLO 000292
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/23/2017
TAGS: PREL ISPA KPAL IS NO
SUBJECT: NORWAY MAINTAINS THAT DECISION TO RECOGNIZE
PALESTINIAN GOVERNMANT HAS NOT DAMAGED RELATIONS WITH
ISREAL
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission, Kevin M. Johnson
for reasons 1.4 b and d
1. (C) In a March 23 meeting with the DCM, Kai Eide,
Political Director of Norway's MFA, stated that Norway's
relations with Israel have not been damaged by Norway's
decision to recognize the Palestinian Unity Government. Eide
said that Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere spoke at length
with Israeli Foreign Minister Livni on March 22 and plans to
visit Israel as soon as his schedule permits. Eide claimed
that the Isreali refusal to meet with Deputy Minister Raymond
Johansen was more a question of the optics of seeing Johansen
directly after a visit with the Palestinian government than a
rejection of dialogue with Norway.
2. (C) Eide said Johansen reported back to the Foreign
Minister that meetings with the Palestinians, while not
producing any dramatic results, confirmed in his mind that
the decision to recognize the government was the right one.
Palestinian leaders assured Johansen that Corporal Shalit
would be released "soon". (note: Eide added, "who knows what
soon means. end note) Eide said that Norway has been in
close consultations with Abbas and recieved numerous "green
lights" from him regarding their decision. Norway believes
that recognizing the government will strengthen moderate
forces.
WHITNEY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/23/2017
TAGS: PREL ISPA KPAL IS NO
SUBJECT: NORWAY MAINTAINS THAT DECISION TO RECOGNIZE
PALESTINIAN GOVERNMANT HAS NOT DAMAGED RELATIONS WITH
ISREAL
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission, Kevin M. Johnson
for reasons 1.4 b and d
1. (C) In a March 23 meeting with the DCM, Kai Eide,
Political Director of Norway's MFA, stated that Norway's
relations with Israel have not been damaged by Norway's
decision to recognize the Palestinian Unity Government. Eide
said that Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere spoke at length
with Israeli Foreign Minister Livni on March 22 and plans to
visit Israel as soon as his schedule permits. Eide claimed
that the Isreali refusal to meet with Deputy Minister Raymond
Johansen was more a question of the optics of seeing Johansen
directly after a visit with the Palestinian government than a
rejection of dialogue with Norway.
2. (C) Eide said Johansen reported back to the Foreign
Minister that meetings with the Palestinians, while not
producing any dramatic results, confirmed in his mind that
the decision to recognize the government was the right one.
Palestinian leaders assured Johansen that Corporal Shalit
would be released "soon". (note: Eide added, "who knows what
soon means. end note) Eide said that Norway has been in
close consultations with Abbas and recieved numerous "green
lights" from him regarding their decision. Norway believes
that recognizing the government will strengthen moderate
forces.
WHITNEY