Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08BUCHAREST181
2008-03-07 16:08:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Bucharest
Cable title:
ISAF CONTRIBUTION REQUEST DELIVERED
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BUCHAREST 000181
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/NCE A.JENSEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/07/2018
TAGS: NATO PREL MOPS MARR AF RO
SUBJECT: ISAF CONTRIBUTION REQUEST DELIVERED
REF: STATE 19516
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Mark A. Taplin; Reasons 1.4(b) a
nd (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L BUCHAREST 000181
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/NCE A.JENSEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/07/2018
TAGS: NATO PREL MOPS MARR AF RO
SUBJECT: ISAF CONTRIBUTION REQUEST DELIVERED
REF: STATE 19516
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Mark A. Taplin; Reasons 1.4(b) a
nd (d).
1. (C) On February 28, PolOffs and DATT met with Daniel
Ionita, Director of the NATO Department at the MFA to deliver
reftel request for additional ISAF contributions. Ionita
reassured EmbOffs that Romania remained committed to the
mission in Afghanistan. He expected that both the quantity
and quality of Romania's contribution would increase by year
end. However, he also expressed concern about ensuring
Romanian forces had the appropriate training adding it was
possible Romania might double the number of civilians.
Ionita promised to discuss the request with the Ministry and
provide a more specific list of new additional commitments.
2. (C) For the upcoming NATO summit, Ionita stated the GOR
would stress the idea of commitment, unity, cooperation and
the need for member states to increase their contributions.
He said Romania would announce its new commitments at the
summit and would call upon other allies to follow suit.
Additionally, he suggested considering a new strategy, one
that is transparent, yet cautious, to include and engage the
Russians on the issue of Afghanistan. Based on his meetings
with Russian officials, he felt it was an important
consideration for them. He sensed that Moscow was
increasingly concerned that the situation in Afghanistan
could become a more serious issue for Russia.
TAUBMAN
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/NCE A.JENSEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/07/2018
TAGS: NATO PREL MOPS MARR AF RO
SUBJECT: ISAF CONTRIBUTION REQUEST DELIVERED
REF: STATE 19516
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Mark A. Taplin; Reasons 1.4(b) a
nd (d).
1. (C) On February 28, PolOffs and DATT met with Daniel
Ionita, Director of the NATO Department at the MFA to deliver
reftel request for additional ISAF contributions. Ionita
reassured EmbOffs that Romania remained committed to the
mission in Afghanistan. He expected that both the quantity
and quality of Romania's contribution would increase by year
end. However, he also expressed concern about ensuring
Romanian forces had the appropriate training adding it was
possible Romania might double the number of civilians.
Ionita promised to discuss the request with the Ministry and
provide a more specific list of new additional commitments.
2. (C) For the upcoming NATO summit, Ionita stated the GOR
would stress the idea of commitment, unity, cooperation and
the need for member states to increase their contributions.
He said Romania would announce its new commitments at the
summit and would call upon other allies to follow suit.
Additionally, he suggested considering a new strategy, one
that is transparent, yet cautious, to include and engage the
Russians on the issue of Afghanistan. Based on his meetings
with Russian officials, he felt it was an important
consideration for them. He sensed that Moscow was
increasingly concerned that the situation in Afghanistan
could become a more serious issue for Russia.
TAUBMAN