Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07OSLO425
2007-04-25 07:20:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Oslo
Cable title:
STOERE/ABBAS STOCKHOLM MEETING SUMMARY
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C O N F I D E N T I A L OSLO 000425
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
EUR/NB (RDALLAND)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/23/2017
TAGS: EFIN IS KPAL PINS PREL ISPA NO
SUBJECT: STOERE/ABBAS STOCKHOLM MEETING SUMMARY
REF: 4/23/07 CONFIDENTIAL EMAIL FROM RDALLAND TO
ECANUEL
Classified By: DCM Kevin M. Johnson, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L OSLO 000425
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
EUR/NB (RDALLAND)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/23/2017
TAGS: EFIN IS KPAL PINS PREL ISPA NO
SUBJECT: STOERE/ABBAS STOCKHOLM MEETING SUMMARY
REF: 4/23/07 CONFIDENTIAL EMAIL FROM RDALLAND TO
ECANUEL
Classified By: DCM Kevin M. Johnson, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) On April 23 we met with Norwegian MFA Middle East
Section Head Joern Gjelstad concerning the recent
confidential Stockholm meeting between Palestinian President
SIPDIS
Mahmoud Abbas and Norwegian Foreign Minister Stoere. The
meeting was split into two sessions. During the first
session, which included the principals' advisers, Abbas
initially brought up U.S. bank restrictions, which he
believes impede the Palestinian Unity Government's ability to
receive international funds transfers. Abbas also referenced
Finance Minister Fayyad's recent discussions with U.S.
authorities on this matter during Fayyad's recent Washington
visit. Additionally, both parties discussed the status of
abducted Israeli Corporal Shalit. Abbas, pledging that he
would mobilize all his resources to address this issue, was
optimistic that Shalit would soon be released. Finally, FM
Stoere noted to Abbas that security challenges must be
addressed by the Unity Government, and stated that rocket
attacks on Israeli territory must end. Abbas replied that
other groups outside the Unity Government were responsible
for the attacks, but promised to deal with the matter. He
also pointed out to Stoere that the volume of rocket attacks
has severely declined.
2. (C) The second confidential session was held directly
between Stoere and Abbas, and excluded their advisers. The
Norwegian FM has not briefed Gjelstad as to what transpired
during this private meeting.
WHITNEY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
EUR/NB (RDALLAND)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/23/2017
TAGS: EFIN IS KPAL PINS PREL ISPA NO
SUBJECT: STOERE/ABBAS STOCKHOLM MEETING SUMMARY
REF: 4/23/07 CONFIDENTIAL EMAIL FROM RDALLAND TO
ECANUEL
Classified By: DCM Kevin M. Johnson, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) On April 23 we met with Norwegian MFA Middle East
Section Head Joern Gjelstad concerning the recent
confidential Stockholm meeting between Palestinian President
SIPDIS
Mahmoud Abbas and Norwegian Foreign Minister Stoere. The
meeting was split into two sessions. During the first
session, which included the principals' advisers, Abbas
initially brought up U.S. bank restrictions, which he
believes impede the Palestinian Unity Government's ability to
receive international funds transfers. Abbas also referenced
Finance Minister Fayyad's recent discussions with U.S.
authorities on this matter during Fayyad's recent Washington
visit. Additionally, both parties discussed the status of
abducted Israeli Corporal Shalit. Abbas, pledging that he
would mobilize all his resources to address this issue, was
optimistic that Shalit would soon be released. Finally, FM
Stoere noted to Abbas that security challenges must be
addressed by the Unity Government, and stated that rocket
attacks on Israeli territory must end. Abbas replied that
other groups outside the Unity Government were responsible
for the attacks, but promised to deal with the matter. He
also pointed out to Stoere that the volume of rocket attacks
has severely declined.
2. (C) The second confidential session was held directly
between Stoere and Abbas, and excluded their advisers. The
Norwegian FM has not briefed Gjelstad as to what transpired
during this private meeting.
WHITNEY