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07PARIS2136
2007-05-23 15:41:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Paris
Cable title:
FRANCE ON CHINA/TAIWAN OIE DISPUTE: POSTPONEMENT
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UNCLAS PARIS 002136
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL EAGR AORG TW CH FR EUN
SUBJECT: FRANCE ON CHINA/TAIWAN OIE DISPUTE: POSTPONEMENT
IDEAL, BUT WON'T VOTE AGAINST CHINA
REF: A. STATE 67444
B. BERLIN 1043
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. Please treat accordingly.
UNCLAS PARIS 002136
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL EAGR AORG TW CH FR EUN
SUBJECT: FRANCE ON CHINA/TAIWAN OIE DISPUTE: POSTPONEMENT
IDEAL, BUT WON'T VOTE AGAINST CHINA
REF: A. STATE 67444
B. BERLIN 1043
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. Please treat accordingly.
1. (U) POL Deputy delivered ref A demarche May 23 to MFA
Bureau of International Organizations Affairs PDAS-equivalent
Marc Giacomini, stressing the U.S. preference for delaying a
vote on a China-sponsored resolution pending negotiation
between China and Taiwan of a mutually acceptable solution
that would allow both countries to participate fully in the
OIE.
2. (SBU) Giacomini responded that a delay as envisioned by
the U.S. would be the ideal solution. At the same time, he
judged it improbable. He said it would be necessary to
persuade the OIE presidency of the desirability of a delay
(without saying so, he implied that this might be difficult).
And citing Chinese impatience to move forward, he suggested
that the PRC might well insist on an early vote on the
resolution in any case.
3. (SBU) Asked about the status of EU deliberations,
Giacomini stated that discussions would be held the afternoon
of May 23. He was not optimistic that the EU would reach
consensus, saying its position would in all likelihood remain
"open," i.e., there would be no common position, and member
states would be free to differ. When queried as to France's
position, Giacomini responded that France "would await the
results of the debate." POL Deputy asked if French
indecisiveness was the result of a lacking instructions in
the wake of the recent change of government; Giacomini said
this was not the case. Giacomini suggested that it might be
possible for the EU to issue a declaration even in the
absence of an agreed position, although, on reflection, he
admitted this would be unusual.
4. (SBU) Giacomini asked how the U.S. would vote if push
came to shove China forced a vote. POL Deputy responded that
his instructions did not cover that contingency. Giacomini
indicated that France "would not vote against the (Chinese)
resolution."
5. (SBU) Giacomini indicated his willingness to remain in
contact as consideration of the issue continued. POL Deputy
undertook to provide him with a copy of the U.S. non-paper to
ensure his full appreciation of our position.
6. (SBU) We have been approached repeatedly by the Taiwanese
Representation, which is fully briefed on the issue,and we
have informed them on the substance of the French position.
Please visit Paris' Classified Website at:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/paris/index.c fm
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SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL EAGR AORG TW CH FR EUN
SUBJECT: FRANCE ON CHINA/TAIWAN OIE DISPUTE: POSTPONEMENT
IDEAL, BUT WON'T VOTE AGAINST CHINA
REF: A. STATE 67444
B. BERLIN 1043
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. Please treat accordingly.
1. (U) POL Deputy delivered ref A demarche May 23 to MFA
Bureau of International Organizations Affairs PDAS-equivalent
Marc Giacomini, stressing the U.S. preference for delaying a
vote on a China-sponsored resolution pending negotiation
between China and Taiwan of a mutually acceptable solution
that would allow both countries to participate fully in the
OIE.
2. (SBU) Giacomini responded that a delay as envisioned by
the U.S. would be the ideal solution. At the same time, he
judged it improbable. He said it would be necessary to
persuade the OIE presidency of the desirability of a delay
(without saying so, he implied that this might be difficult).
And citing Chinese impatience to move forward, he suggested
that the PRC might well insist on an early vote on the
resolution in any case.
3. (SBU) Asked about the status of EU deliberations,
Giacomini stated that discussions would be held the afternoon
of May 23. He was not optimistic that the EU would reach
consensus, saying its position would in all likelihood remain
"open," i.e., there would be no common position, and member
states would be free to differ. When queried as to France's
position, Giacomini responded that France "would await the
results of the debate." POL Deputy asked if French
indecisiveness was the result of a lacking instructions in
the wake of the recent change of government; Giacomini said
this was not the case. Giacomini suggested that it might be
possible for the EU to issue a declaration even in the
absence of an agreed position, although, on reflection, he
admitted this would be unusual.
4. (SBU) Giacomini asked how the U.S. would vote if push
came to shove China forced a vote. POL Deputy responded that
his instructions did not cover that contingency. Giacomini
indicated that France "would not vote against the (Chinese)
resolution."
5. (SBU) Giacomini indicated his willingness to remain in
contact as consideration of the issue continued. POL Deputy
undertook to provide him with a copy of the U.S. non-paper to
ensure his full appreciation of our position.
6. (SBU) We have been approached repeatedly by the Taiwanese
Representation, which is fully briefed on the issue,and we
have informed them on the substance of the French position.
Please visit Paris' Classified Website at:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/paris/index.c fm
STAPLETON