Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08ASTANA392
2008-02-28 06:34:00
SECRET
Embassy Astana
Cable title:
SURVEY OF IRAQ DEPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
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S E C R E T ASTANA 000392
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN, NEA, AND PM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/28/2028
TAGS: PREL MARR MOPS IZ KZ
SUBJECT: SURVEY OF IRAQ DEPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
REF: STATE 4865
Classified By: AMBASSADOR JOHN ORDWAY FOR REASONS 1.4(B) AND (D)
S E C R E T ASTANA 000392
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN, NEA, AND PM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/28/2028
TAGS: PREL MARR MOPS IZ KZ
SUBJECT: SURVEY OF IRAQ DEPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
REF: STATE 4865
Classified By: AMBASSADOR JOHN ORDWAY FOR REASONS 1.4(B) AND (D)
1. (S) Summary: Kazakhstani officials have stated
consistently that Kazakhstani troops will stay in Iraq the
duration of coalition engagement. The absence of Chapter VII
UNSCR authority will not affect Kazakhstan's Iraq strategy.
Kazakhstan's committment in Iraq is based on political
considerations made by top leadership and, with their
support, a decision to remain in Iraq will not meet serious
domestic opposition or legislative delay. End Summary
2. (S) Kazakhstani officials continue to indicate that
Kazakhstan troops will remain in Iraq beyond 2008. On
February 25. MFA Americas Director Talgat Kaliyev told DCM
that Kazakhstani troops will stay in Iraq as long as a U.S. -
led international coalition remains there and offered no
other necessary conditions. At a February 22 Ministry of
Defense briefing for chiefs of mission and military attaches
from over 20 countries, Kazakhstani military officials
prominently mentioned their Iraqi participation and gave no
suggestion of plans for withdrawal.
3. (S) Kazakhstan's Iraq involvement has not led to serious
domestic protest. Iraq was not a significant theme in last
year's parliamentary elections, nor has it been a leading
theme of recent political debate. As a result, if
Kazakhstan's top leadership decides to extend Kazakhstan's
Iraq deployment beyond the expiration of Chapter VII UNSCR
authority, they will not experience serious public outcry or
political obstacle.
4. (S) Comment: Kazakhstani officials give every indication
that they intend to maintain a Kazakhstani presence in Iraq.
Nevertheless, the chances for a continued commitment in Iraq
will be further strengthened if the U.S. helps to ensure that
the Kazakhstani contingent remains subordinate to U.S.
commanders, increases funding for equipment and training for
Kazakhstani soldiers in Iraq, and maintains U.S. support for
other bilateral military cooperation programs. End Comment.
MINMIZE CONSIDERED.
ORDWAY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN, NEA, AND PM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/28/2028
TAGS: PREL MARR MOPS IZ KZ
SUBJECT: SURVEY OF IRAQ DEPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
REF: STATE 4865
Classified By: AMBASSADOR JOHN ORDWAY FOR REASONS 1.4(B) AND (D)
1. (S) Summary: Kazakhstani officials have stated
consistently that Kazakhstani troops will stay in Iraq the
duration of coalition engagement. The absence of Chapter VII
UNSCR authority will not affect Kazakhstan's Iraq strategy.
Kazakhstan's committment in Iraq is based on political
considerations made by top leadership and, with their
support, a decision to remain in Iraq will not meet serious
domestic opposition or legislative delay. End Summary
2. (S) Kazakhstani officials continue to indicate that
Kazakhstan troops will remain in Iraq beyond 2008. On
February 25. MFA Americas Director Talgat Kaliyev told DCM
that Kazakhstani troops will stay in Iraq as long as a U.S. -
led international coalition remains there and offered no
other necessary conditions. At a February 22 Ministry of
Defense briefing for chiefs of mission and military attaches
from over 20 countries, Kazakhstani military officials
prominently mentioned their Iraqi participation and gave no
suggestion of plans for withdrawal.
3. (S) Kazakhstan's Iraq involvement has not led to serious
domestic protest. Iraq was not a significant theme in last
year's parliamentary elections, nor has it been a leading
theme of recent political debate. As a result, if
Kazakhstan's top leadership decides to extend Kazakhstan's
Iraq deployment beyond the expiration of Chapter VII UNSCR
authority, they will not experience serious public outcry or
political obstacle.
4. (S) Comment: Kazakhstani officials give every indication
that they intend to maintain a Kazakhstani presence in Iraq.
Nevertheless, the chances for a continued commitment in Iraq
will be further strengthened if the U.S. helps to ensure that
the Kazakhstani contingent remains subordinate to U.S.
commanders, increases funding for equipment and training for
Kazakhstani soldiers in Iraq, and maintains U.S. support for
other bilateral military cooperation programs. End Comment.
MINMIZE CONSIDERED.
ORDWAY