Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08AMMAN3363
2008-12-23 10:01:00
SECRET
Embassy Amman
Cable title:
AMBASSADOR PRESSES JORDAN,S CHIEF OF ROYAL COURT
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S E C R E T AMMAN 003363
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/22/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL JO
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR PRESSES JORDAN,S CHIEF OF ROYAL COURT
AND PRIME MINISTER ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION
REF: AMMAN 3312
Classified By: R. STEPHEN BEECROFT, REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
S E C R E T AMMAN 003363
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/22/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL JO
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR PRESSES JORDAN,S CHIEF OF ROYAL COURT
AND PRIME MINISTER ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION
REF: AMMAN 3312
Classified By: R. STEPHEN BEECROFT, REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
1. (S) In meetings December 18 and 20, Ambassador followed
up on his earlier discussion with the Foreign Minister
(reftel) by separately pressing Chief of the Royal Court
Nasser al-Lozi and Prime Minister Nader Dahabi to have Jordan
recognize Kosovo. Both agreed that Jordan should and would
recognize Kosovo, but asked for a few months before doing so.
2. (S) Royal Court Chief Lozi committed to recognition
within the first quarter of 2009, explaining that Jordan
wanted a few months to build at least partial regional
support and provide cover for its action beyond the UAE's
previous recognition. Jordan hoped to get at least one or
two other Arab countries to also recognize Kosovo, he said.
PM Dahabi agreed that Jordan would recognize Kosovo early
next year and asked for time to persuade at least one other
Arab state to join it.
3. (S) The Ambassador argued that the UAE's recognition had
shattered any Arab League consensus and given Jordan more
than enough cover to recognize. Fifty-three countries had
now done so, including an Arab country and several majority
Muslim countries. If Jordan wanted any credit for
leadership, it needed to move now, not search for safety in
even greater numbers. If Jordan acted, other Arab countries
would likely follow suit and by doing so provide the support
and cover Jordan was seeking.
4. (S) Lozi continued to plead for a few months. The PM,
however, was encouraged by the UAE's recognition, a fact he
had been unaware of, and agreed to consider more immediate
action. Post will work to take advantage of the opening the
PM has given and will press all relevant sides for rapid
recognition. The Ambassador will also look for an
opportunity to raise the issue with the King when he returns
from travel to Oman.
Visit Amman's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/amman
Beecroft
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/22/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL JO
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR PRESSES JORDAN,S CHIEF OF ROYAL COURT
AND PRIME MINISTER ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION
REF: AMMAN 3312
Classified By: R. STEPHEN BEECROFT, REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
1. (S) In meetings December 18 and 20, Ambassador followed
up on his earlier discussion with the Foreign Minister
(reftel) by separately pressing Chief of the Royal Court
Nasser al-Lozi and Prime Minister Nader Dahabi to have Jordan
recognize Kosovo. Both agreed that Jordan should and would
recognize Kosovo, but asked for a few months before doing so.
2. (S) Royal Court Chief Lozi committed to recognition
within the first quarter of 2009, explaining that Jordan
wanted a few months to build at least partial regional
support and provide cover for its action beyond the UAE's
previous recognition. Jordan hoped to get at least one or
two other Arab countries to also recognize Kosovo, he said.
PM Dahabi agreed that Jordan would recognize Kosovo early
next year and asked for time to persuade at least one other
Arab state to join it.
3. (S) The Ambassador argued that the UAE's recognition had
shattered any Arab League consensus and given Jordan more
than enough cover to recognize. Fifty-three countries had
now done so, including an Arab country and several majority
Muslim countries. If Jordan wanted any credit for
leadership, it needed to move now, not search for safety in
even greater numbers. If Jordan acted, other Arab countries
would likely follow suit and by doing so provide the support
and cover Jordan was seeking.
4. (S) Lozi continued to plead for a few months. The PM,
however, was encouraged by the UAE's recognition, a fact he
had been unaware of, and agreed to consider more immediate
action. Post will work to take advantage of the opening the
PM has given and will press all relevant sides for rapid
recognition. The Ambassador will also look for an
opportunity to raise the issue with the King when he returns
from travel to Oman.
Visit Amman's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/amman
Beecroft