Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08COPENHAGEN393
2008-07-21 06:07:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Copenhagen
Cable title:
DANISH VIEWS ON JULY GAERC MINISTERIAL
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C O N F I D E N T I A L COPENHAGEN 000393
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/ERA (JEFFREY GIAUQUE)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 7/17/2018
TAGS: EUN PHUM PREL IR SO SU CD ZI UP DA
SUBJECT: DANISH VIEWS ON JULY GAERC MINISTERIAL
REF: STATE 75702
Classified By: Bill Mozdzierz, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission. Reasons
1.4(b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L COPENHAGEN 000393
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/ERA (JEFFREY GIAUQUE)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 7/17/2018
TAGS: EUN PHUM PREL IR SO SU CD ZI UP DA
SUBJECT: DANISH VIEWS ON JULY GAERC MINISTERIAL
REF: STATE 75702
Classified By: Bill Mozdzierz, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission. Reasons
1.4(b) and (d).
1. (C). In a July 18 discussion of reftel, Danish MFA
European Correspondent Asif Amin informed PolOff that Denmark
supports the US positions on the GAERC agenda items. Due to
the FM's vacation schedule, Denmark's Ambassador in Brussels
will lead the Danish delegation. Because of the FM's
absence, Amin does not anticipate that Denmark will take the
lead in advocating its views at the Ministerial.
Zimbabwe
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2. (C) According to Amin, Zimbabwe is Denmark's top priority
on the GAERC agenda. Denmark supports the US draft UNSC
resolution and anticipates that the EU will impose an asset
freeze and travel ban at the July GAERC. An arms embargo is
not in the current EU plan. However, Amin anticipates the EU
will discuss an arms embargo at the September Ministerial,
absent significant positive developments in Zimbabwe.
Denmark supports a transitional government and a fair
referendum in Zimbabwe.
Iran
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3. (C) Regarding Iran, Amin predicts EU action on UNSCR 1803
by the end of July. Denmark supports the US position as
outlined in reftel.
Somalia
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4. (C) Amin stated that Denmark supports UNSCR 1816 and the
CTF-150 operations off the coast of Somalia, as
Danish-flagged ships have been victims of piracy. Denmark is
participating in multi-national operations, but cannot
advocate the coordination of military financing within the EU
due to Denmark's defense opt-out provision.
Sudan and Chad
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5. (C) Amin believes Denmark will wait until the ICC formally
issues its indictment of Sudanese President al-Bashir before
considering further action. Amin stressed that Denmark's
defense opt-out prevents Denmark from advocating a military
response in an EU forum.
Other Items
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6. (C) Amin expressed particular interest in the anticipated
report by Tony Blair on the Middle East during the
Ministerial.
CAIN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/ERA (JEFFREY GIAUQUE)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 7/17/2018
TAGS: EUN PHUM PREL IR SO SU CD ZI UP DA
SUBJECT: DANISH VIEWS ON JULY GAERC MINISTERIAL
REF: STATE 75702
Classified By: Bill Mozdzierz, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission. Reasons
1.4(b) and (d).
1. (C). In a July 18 discussion of reftel, Danish MFA
European Correspondent Asif Amin informed PolOff that Denmark
supports the US positions on the GAERC agenda items. Due to
the FM's vacation schedule, Denmark's Ambassador in Brussels
will lead the Danish delegation. Because of the FM's
absence, Amin does not anticipate that Denmark will take the
lead in advocating its views at the Ministerial.
Zimbabwe
--------------
2. (C) According to Amin, Zimbabwe is Denmark's top priority
on the GAERC agenda. Denmark supports the US draft UNSC
resolution and anticipates that the EU will impose an asset
freeze and travel ban at the July GAERC. An arms embargo is
not in the current EU plan. However, Amin anticipates the EU
will discuss an arms embargo at the September Ministerial,
absent significant positive developments in Zimbabwe.
Denmark supports a transitional government and a fair
referendum in Zimbabwe.
Iran
--------------
3. (C) Regarding Iran, Amin predicts EU action on UNSCR 1803
by the end of July. Denmark supports the US position as
outlined in reftel.
Somalia
--------------
4. (C) Amin stated that Denmark supports UNSCR 1816 and the
CTF-150 operations off the coast of Somalia, as
Danish-flagged ships have been victims of piracy. Denmark is
participating in multi-national operations, but cannot
advocate the coordination of military financing within the EU
due to Denmark's defense opt-out provision.
Sudan and Chad
--------------
5. (C) Amin believes Denmark will wait until the ICC formally
issues its indictment of Sudanese President al-Bashir before
considering further action. Amin stressed that Denmark's
defense opt-out prevents Denmark from advocating a military
response in an EU forum.
Other Items
--------------
6. (C) Amin expressed particular interest in the anticipated
report by Tony Blair on the Middle East during the
Ministerial.
CAIN