Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08ABUDHABI189
2008-02-11 13:56:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Cable title:
UNIFIL LOBBYING FOR ARAB SUPPORT
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 000189
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/11/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL QA LE AE
SUBJECT: UNIFIL LOBBYING FOR ARAB SUPPORT
REF: STATE 12556
Classified by CDA Martin Quinn, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 000189
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/11/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL QA LE AE
SUBJECT: UNIFIL LOBBYING FOR ARAB SUPPORT
REF: STATE 12556
Classified by CDA Martin Quinn, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) The Charge pressed UAE Minster of State for Foreign Affairs
Mohammed Hussain al-Sha'ali February 10 on the need for a continued
Arab presence in UNIFIL, a prospect complicated by the impending
withdrawal of Qatari forces. Asked to consider a UAE contribution,
al-Sha'ali said frankly, "maybe somewhere else...but Lebanon?" He
nonetheless promised to raise the question with Foreign Minister
Abdullah bin Zayed.
2. (C) Comment: The UAE has been very engaged in the Lebanon
situation on many fronts, including frequent political efforts (often
through the Arab League),humanitarian donations, and security
assistance. A long-standing mine-removal project in southern Lebanon
is another UAE contribution with a military angle. Sending troops
there, however, is likely a bridge too far. We therefore added a
push for them to urge other Arabs to participate. End comment.
QUINN
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/11/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL QA LE AE
SUBJECT: UNIFIL LOBBYING FOR ARAB SUPPORT
REF: STATE 12556
Classified by CDA Martin Quinn, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) The Charge pressed UAE Minster of State for Foreign Affairs
Mohammed Hussain al-Sha'ali February 10 on the need for a continued
Arab presence in UNIFIL, a prospect complicated by the impending
withdrawal of Qatari forces. Asked to consider a UAE contribution,
al-Sha'ali said frankly, "maybe somewhere else...but Lebanon?" He
nonetheless promised to raise the question with Foreign Minister
Abdullah bin Zayed.
2. (C) Comment: The UAE has been very engaged in the Lebanon
situation on many fronts, including frequent political efforts (often
through the Arab League),humanitarian donations, and security
assistance. A long-standing mine-removal project in southern Lebanon
is another UAE contribution with a military angle. Sending troops
there, however, is likely a bridge too far. We therefore added a
push for them to urge other Arabs to participate. End comment.
QUINN