Identifier
Created
Classification
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08BANGKOK2206
2008-07-18 10:26:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Bangkok
Cable title:
RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST ON 2008 NON-ALIGNED
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DEPARTMENT FOR ISN/RA - RISA MONGIELLO AND RICHARD NEPHEW
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/18/2018
TAGS: KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY IAEA PERL UR TH
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST ON 2008 NON-ALIGNED
MOVEMENT FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETING
REF: STATE 74879
Classified By: Acting Political Section Chief David R. Greenberg, reaso
n: 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 BANGKOK 002206
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR ISN/RA - RISA MONGIELLO AND RICHARD NEPHEW
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/18/2018
TAGS: KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY IAEA PERL UR TH
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST ON 2008 NON-ALIGNED
MOVEMENT FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETING
REF: STATE 74879
Classified By: Acting Political Section Chief David R. Greenberg, reaso
n: 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Having conveyed reftel points on July 16 regarding the
July 2008 Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Foreign Ministers
meeting, Poloff discussed Thailand's perspective on the
meeting and Iran's proposed text for the NAM Foreign
Ministers' statement on July 17 with Thai Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MFA) Peace, Security, and Disarmament Division
Second Secretary Chamsai Menasavet. (Note: Chamsai has
primary responsibility for NAM issues at the Thai MFA and
expected to travel as part of the Thai delegation to the NAM
meeting.)
2. (C) Chamsai advised that Thailand, as well as many other
NAM countries, had significant concerns about Iran's proposed
text for the Foreign Ministers' statement, which Chamsai
noted was heavily weighted in Iran's favor. (Note: Chamsai
said she could not recall specifically which other NAM
members were opposed to Iran's draft, but added that there a
large number of countries expressed concerns.) Contrary to
tradition and plans, after intense negotiations and long
debates in New York, Chamsai said NAM officials were unable
to come to an agreement on the text. Chamsai expected the
Foreign Ministers' statement would be the focus of the NAM
meeting in Tehran. Chamsai said Thailand desired a more
balanced statement and had particular concerns about the
final paragraph, which questioned the legality of the United
Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. Chamsai
indicated that under no circumstances would Thailand support
any text that contradicted the UNSC.
3. (C) Given the recent resignation of Thai Foreign Minister
Noppadon, the MFA had not yet determined who would lead the
Thai delegation to the NAM meeting. Chamsai suggested that
selection could influence the strength of Thailand's
reactions. Chamsai said possible candidates for leading the
delegation included the Thai Ambassador to the United Nations
in New York and the MFA Deputy Permanent Secretary.
4. (C) Chamsai noted that as NAM Chair, Cuba had the
responsibility to disseminate all proposed texts to NAM
members. As an aside, Chamsai commented that perhaps
contrary to expectations the Cubans tend to restrain the
Iranians at NAM meetings. Chamsai described the Iranians as
obstinate, but logical. Chamsai contended that although the
Iranians would argue strongly in favor of their proposal,
they would ultimately accept the consensus decision.
5. (C) Regarding reftel paragraph seven concerns, Chamsai
advised that to her knowledge Thailand had never received an
invitation to visit Iranian nuclear sites, and she expected
that Thailand would likely refuse such an invitation given
similar concerns to those highlighted.
BANGKOK 00002206 002 OF 002
6. (U) Embassy Bangkok's point of contact is Political
Officer Lisa Kaleczyc.
JOHN
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR ISN/RA - RISA MONGIELLO AND RICHARD NEPHEW
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/18/2018
TAGS: KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY IAEA PERL UR TH
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST ON 2008 NON-ALIGNED
MOVEMENT FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETING
REF: STATE 74879
Classified By: Acting Political Section Chief David R. Greenberg, reaso
n: 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Having conveyed reftel points on July 16 regarding the
July 2008 Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Foreign Ministers
meeting, Poloff discussed Thailand's perspective on the
meeting and Iran's proposed text for the NAM Foreign
Ministers' statement on July 17 with Thai Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MFA) Peace, Security, and Disarmament Division
Second Secretary Chamsai Menasavet. (Note: Chamsai has
primary responsibility for NAM issues at the Thai MFA and
expected to travel as part of the Thai delegation to the NAM
meeting.)
2. (C) Chamsai advised that Thailand, as well as many other
NAM countries, had significant concerns about Iran's proposed
text for the Foreign Ministers' statement, which Chamsai
noted was heavily weighted in Iran's favor. (Note: Chamsai
said she could not recall specifically which other NAM
members were opposed to Iran's draft, but added that there a
large number of countries expressed concerns.) Contrary to
tradition and plans, after intense negotiations and long
debates in New York, Chamsai said NAM officials were unable
to come to an agreement on the text. Chamsai expected the
Foreign Ministers' statement would be the focus of the NAM
meeting in Tehran. Chamsai said Thailand desired a more
balanced statement and had particular concerns about the
final paragraph, which questioned the legality of the United
Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. Chamsai
indicated that under no circumstances would Thailand support
any text that contradicted the UNSC.
3. (C) Given the recent resignation of Thai Foreign Minister
Noppadon, the MFA had not yet determined who would lead the
Thai delegation to the NAM meeting. Chamsai suggested that
selection could influence the strength of Thailand's
reactions. Chamsai said possible candidates for leading the
delegation included the Thai Ambassador to the United Nations
in New York and the MFA Deputy Permanent Secretary.
4. (C) Chamsai noted that as NAM Chair, Cuba had the
responsibility to disseminate all proposed texts to NAM
members. As an aside, Chamsai commented that perhaps
contrary to expectations the Cubans tend to restrain the
Iranians at NAM meetings. Chamsai described the Iranians as
obstinate, but logical. Chamsai contended that although the
Iranians would argue strongly in favor of their proposal,
they would ultimately accept the consensus decision.
5. (C) Regarding reftel paragraph seven concerns, Chamsai
advised that to her knowledge Thailand had never received an
invitation to visit Iranian nuclear sites, and she expected
that Thailand would likely refuse such an invitation given
similar concerns to those highlighted.
BANGKOK 00002206 002 OF 002
6. (U) Embassy Bangkok's point of contact is Political
Officer Lisa Kaleczyc.
JOHN