Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07SANTIAGO443
2007-03-16 20:23:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Santiago
Cable title:
GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SANTIAGO 000443
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/15/2017
TAGS: KNNP MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER CI
SUBJECT: GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
CHILE REACTS POSITIVELY
REF: STATE 21535
Classified By: Ambassador Craig Kelly for reasons 1.5 (b and d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L SANTIAGO 000443
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/15/2017
TAGS: KNNP MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER CI
SUBJECT: GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
CHILE REACTS POSITIVELY
REF: STATE 21535
Classified By: Ambassador Craig Kelly for reasons 1.5 (b and d).
1. (U) Ambassador Kelly, joined by Yuriy Filatov, his Russian
counterpart, delivered reftel demarche on March 16, to
Ambassador Luis Winter, Director of the MFA's Office for
Special Projects (DIPESP). Also present were Rodrigo Hume of
DIPESP, E/POL Counselor, and the Russian embassy's political
counselor.
2. (SBU) The Ambassador noted that the several partner
countries in this important initiative launched by presidents
Bush and Putin, were now looking to expand the project to
other capable nations. Chile has significant experience in
international fora, including on nuclear matters, for example
through its membership in the IAEA. We hope Chile might
consider participating and be present at the next meeting of
the group, scheduled for June 2007, in Astana, Kazakstan.
Chile would also be the first member from Latin America,
underscoring its regional leadership.
3. (C) Winter replied that the initiative seemed to address
two issues: terrorism and non-proliferation. It was not
focused just on nuclear arms proliferation, but also the
possibility of sabotage at nuclear energy plants or
facilities, such as research centers or hospitals, which
handled radioactive materiel. And its legal framework fell
within the parameters not only of UN resolutions 1373 and
1540, but also the 1979 Convention on the Protection of
Nuclear Materiels. While Chile had not ratified the latter,
it was complying with its strictures. Chile was also working
to ratify the UN Convention on Nuclear Terrorism. The Global
Initiative appears consistent with Chile's interest on both
issues. He would recommend that the MFA's legal department
review the proposal for "juridical consistency," but from the
policy side he thought it a good idea. Winter added that the
joint demarche, as well as its geographically diverse
membership, underscored the Initiative's importance.
4. (C) Filatov said he was not surprised that Chile would
respond positively and asked that once Chile had completed
its review, it respond to both the U.S. and Russia, as
co-chairs of the Initiative. He hoped Chile could be present
in Astana and share its expertise on issues such as airport
security. Winter replied that the only problem he foresaw
was one of finding adequate personnel and resources. Chile
is involved in many security-related initiatives and wants to
participate, but only if it can contribute in a meaningful
manner.
KELLY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/15/2017
TAGS: KNNP MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER CI
SUBJECT: GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
CHILE REACTS POSITIVELY
REF: STATE 21535
Classified By: Ambassador Craig Kelly for reasons 1.5 (b and d).
1. (U) Ambassador Kelly, joined by Yuriy Filatov, his Russian
counterpart, delivered reftel demarche on March 16, to
Ambassador Luis Winter, Director of the MFA's Office for
Special Projects (DIPESP). Also present were Rodrigo Hume of
DIPESP, E/POL Counselor, and the Russian embassy's political
counselor.
2. (SBU) The Ambassador noted that the several partner
countries in this important initiative launched by presidents
Bush and Putin, were now looking to expand the project to
other capable nations. Chile has significant experience in
international fora, including on nuclear matters, for example
through its membership in the IAEA. We hope Chile might
consider participating and be present at the next meeting of
the group, scheduled for June 2007, in Astana, Kazakstan.
Chile would also be the first member from Latin America,
underscoring its regional leadership.
3. (C) Winter replied that the initiative seemed to address
two issues: terrorism and non-proliferation. It was not
focused just on nuclear arms proliferation, but also the
possibility of sabotage at nuclear energy plants or
facilities, such as research centers or hospitals, which
handled radioactive materiel. And its legal framework fell
within the parameters not only of UN resolutions 1373 and
1540, but also the 1979 Convention on the Protection of
Nuclear Materiels. While Chile had not ratified the latter,
it was complying with its strictures. Chile was also working
to ratify the UN Convention on Nuclear Terrorism. The Global
Initiative appears consistent with Chile's interest on both
issues. He would recommend that the MFA's legal department
review the proposal for "juridical consistency," but from the
policy side he thought it a good idea. Winter added that the
joint demarche, as well as its geographically diverse
membership, underscored the Initiative's importance.
4. (C) Filatov said he was not surprised that Chile would
respond positively and asked that once Chile had completed
its review, it respond to both the U.S. and Russia, as
co-chairs of the Initiative. He hoped Chile could be present
in Astana and share its expertise on issues such as airport
security. Winter replied that the only problem he foresaw
was one of finding adequate personnel and resources. Chile
is involved in many security-related initiatives and wants to
participate, but only if it can contribute in a meaningful
manner.
KELLY