MGKV01: EMBASSY BELGRADE WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 20

UNCLAS BELGRADE 000182

SIPDIS

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

For Kosovo Monitoring Group
For DS/IP/EUR and DS/IP/ITA

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC AEMR AMGT PREL SR
SUBJECT: MGKV01: EMBASSY BELGRADE WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 20


1. (SBU) Post EAC met February 19, at 1700 local time at the
Ambassador's residence to assess the security situation in Belgrade.
RSO reported that there were no incidents in front of the Embassy
during the last 24 hours. Police presence has been active around
the city in breaking up groups of potential troublemakers. Post
mobile patrol reports no new demonstrations or incidents on February

19.


2. (U) Based on an assessment of the overall security situation the
EAC decided to open the Embassy on February 20. Post EAC will meet
again on February 20.


3. (SBU) RSO continues to advise that staff limit their use of
vehicles with diplomatic plates and use public transportation when
possible.


4. (SBU) RSO reported that he was fully satisfied with police
cooperation, communication and support. FCS and RSO reported that
U.S. firms have not reported new security concerns.

MUNTER