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08BRATISLAVA275
2008-06-11 16:02:00
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Embassy Bratislava
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DEMARCHE DELIVERED: THE U.S. AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS
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SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: THE U.S. AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS
COUNCIL (HRC)
REF: STATE 016034
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SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: THE U.S. AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS
COUNCIL (HRC)
REF: STATE 016034
1. (SBU) Pol/Econ Chief conveyed reftel points to Veronika
Lombardini, Director of the MFA's Human Rights Office on June
10. Lombardini did not appear surprised by the news, saying
that she understood U.S. objections to various trends and
developments within the Council. That said, Lombardini
expressed concern that such a move would limit U.S. ability
to engage a wide range of countries in human rights dialogue.
The GOS believes, Lombardini added, that participation in
even such imperfect bodies has intrinsic value and can lead
to progress on at least some issues. Lombardini cited the
"universal periodic review" as a worthwhile mechanism which
could help improve countries' human rights performances and
urged continued U.S. cooperation. Pol/Econ Chief emphasized
continued U.S. commitment to the promotion of human rights
and plans to engage more actively in other multilateral
venues, e.g., the UN's Third Committee. Separately,
Lombardini noted that the MFA was developing a detailed
program of priorities for Slovakia's upcoming tenure in the
HRC, which will begin at the end of the month, and stressed
Slovakia's plans to coordinate closely with other EU HRC
members.
OBSITNIK
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
C O R R E C T E D COPY CAPTION
STATE FOR EUR/NCE, IO/UNP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PHUM LO
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: THE U.S. AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS
COUNCIL (HRC)
REF: STATE 016034
1. (SBU) Pol/Econ Chief conveyed reftel points to Veronika
Lombardini, Director of the MFA's Human Rights Office on June
10. Lombardini did not appear surprised by the news, saying
that she understood U.S. objections to various trends and
developments within the Council. That said, Lombardini
expressed concern that such a move would limit U.S. ability
to engage a wide range of countries in human rights dialogue.
The GOS believes, Lombardini added, that participation in
even such imperfect bodies has intrinsic value and can lead
to progress on at least some issues. Lombardini cited the
"universal periodic review" as a worthwhile mechanism which
could help improve countries' human rights performances and
urged continued U.S. cooperation. Pol/Econ Chief emphasized
continued U.S. commitment to the promotion of human rights
and plans to engage more actively in other multilateral
venues, e.g., the UN's Third Committee. Separately,
Lombardini noted that the MFA was developing a detailed
program of priorities for Slovakia's upcoming tenure in the
HRC, which will begin at the end of the month, and stressed
Slovakia's plans to coordinate closely with other EU HRC
members.
OBSITNIK