Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08BEIJING546
2008-02-15 10:05:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:
MFA: BURMESE AGREE TO MARCH VISIT FOR GAMBARI;
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 000546
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/15/2028
TAGS: PREL PHUM CH BM
SUBJECT: MFA: BURMESE AGREE TO MARCH VISIT FOR GAMBARI;
CHINA VIEWS REFERENDUM AS A POSITIVE STEP
REF: A. EAP/CM-EMBASSY EMAIL 02/14/08
B. BEIJING 522
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Aubrey Carlson. Reasons 1.4
(b/d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 000546
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/15/2028
TAGS: PREL PHUM CH BM
SUBJECT: MFA: BURMESE AGREE TO MARCH VISIT FOR GAMBARI;
CHINA VIEWS REFERENDUM AS A POSITIVE STEP
REF: A. EAP/CM-EMBASSY EMAIL 02/14/08
B. BEIJING 522
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Aubrey Carlson. Reasons 1.4
(b/d).
1. (C) The Burmese Government has agreed to receive UN
Special Advisor Ibrahim Gambari during the first week of
March, MFA Asia Department Deputy Director General Yang Yanyi
told PolMinCouns she was instructed to "informally inform" us
February 15. China has "worked on" the Burmese Government
"time nd time again" on this issue, DDG Yang stated, nd
China believes the international community should encourage
Burma to "keep up the positive momentum."
2. (C) DDG Yang said that the Burmese regime's February 9
announcement of a referendum on the constitution and setting
elections for 2010 indicated that the Burmese Government is
speeding up implementation of the "roadmap" to democracy.
Echoing MFA public statements (ref B),DDG Yang stated that
the international community should appreciate and support
this "step in the right direction" and help create an
"enabling environment" for Burma's reform, development and
national reconciliation. DDG Yang added that China will
maintain a constructive role working with the United States
and the international community in seeking a final solution
for the situation in Burma.
3. (C) Drawing upon ref A points, PolMinCouns stressed the
importance of a Gambari visit to Burma for substantive
meetings with all relevant sides as soon as possible.
PolMinCouns took issue with Yang's positive assessment of the
referendum announcement, noting the regime is not cooperating
with the SYG's good offices -- it continues to arrest and
prosecute political activists, has not started a genuine,
time-bound dialogue, and is unreasonably delaying Gambari's
mission. In this light, PolMinCouns said, increased pressure
on Burmese generals is needed, because they only make
concessions when they are under pressure.
PICCUTA
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/15/2028
TAGS: PREL PHUM CH BM
SUBJECT: MFA: BURMESE AGREE TO MARCH VISIT FOR GAMBARI;
CHINA VIEWS REFERENDUM AS A POSITIVE STEP
REF: A. EAP/CM-EMBASSY EMAIL 02/14/08
B. BEIJING 522
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Aubrey Carlson. Reasons 1.4
(b/d).
1. (C) The Burmese Government has agreed to receive UN
Special Advisor Ibrahim Gambari during the first week of
March, MFA Asia Department Deputy Director General Yang Yanyi
told PolMinCouns she was instructed to "informally inform" us
February 15. China has "worked on" the Burmese Government
"time nd time again" on this issue, DDG Yang stated, nd
China believes the international community should encourage
Burma to "keep up the positive momentum."
2. (C) DDG Yang said that the Burmese regime's February 9
announcement of a referendum on the constitution and setting
elections for 2010 indicated that the Burmese Government is
speeding up implementation of the "roadmap" to democracy.
Echoing MFA public statements (ref B),DDG Yang stated that
the international community should appreciate and support
this "step in the right direction" and help create an
"enabling environment" for Burma's reform, development and
national reconciliation. DDG Yang added that China will
maintain a constructive role working with the United States
and the international community in seeking a final solution
for the situation in Burma.
3. (C) Drawing upon ref A points, PolMinCouns stressed the
importance of a Gambari visit to Burma for substantive
meetings with all relevant sides as soon as possible.
PolMinCouns took issue with Yang's positive assessment of the
referendum announcement, noting the regime is not cooperating
with the SYG's good offices -- it continues to arrest and
prosecute political activists, has not started a genuine,
time-bound dialogue, and is unreasonably delaying Gambari's
mission. In this light, PolMinCouns said, increased pressure
on Burmese generals is needed, because they only make
concessions when they are under pressure.
PICCUTA