Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08DUBLIN487
2008-08-27 12:15:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Dublin
Cable title:
IRELAND CONDEMNS RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF SOUTH
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C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 000487
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/27/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV GG RU EI
SUBJECT: IRELAND CONDEMNS RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF SOUTH
OSSETIA AND ABKHAZIA
REF: SECSTATE 91894
Classified By: Pol/Econ Section Chief Ted Pierce;
Reasons 1.4 (B) and (D).
C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 000487
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/27/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV GG RU EI
SUBJECT: IRELAND CONDEMNS RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF SOUTH
OSSETIA AND ABKHAZIA
REF: SECSTATE 91894
Classified By: Pol/Econ Section Chief Ted Pierce;
Reasons 1.4 (B) and (D).
1. (U) The following statement on Russia's recognition of
South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states was released
by Irish Foreign Minister Michael Martin on August 26, 2008.
Begin Statement
--------------
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheal Martin TD, has
condemned today's decision by Russia to recognise the
independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
The Minister said: "This deeply regrettable decision is
contrary to the principles of Georgia's sovereignty,
independence and territorial integrity. Moreover, it can
only complicate the urgent task of finding political
solutions to the acute difficulties in the region and to the
wider international tensions which have developed over the
past weeks."
End Statement
--------------
2. (C) Comment: While the Irish were dismayed at Georgia's
provocation in invading South Ossetia, they have been much
more worried about the disproportionate Russian response, its
implications for future EU/Russian relations (especially in
the realms of security, energy, and trade),and the
encouragement of regional fragmentation in Europe. They will
carry this message to the September 1 high-level EU meeting
called by France to discuss a common stand on the situation.
However, given Ireland's reduced stature in the EU due to its
rejection of the Lisbon Treaty in June, Ireland is certain to
support whatever consensus emerges at that meeting.
FOLEY
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/27/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV GG RU EI
SUBJECT: IRELAND CONDEMNS RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF SOUTH
OSSETIA AND ABKHAZIA
REF: SECSTATE 91894
Classified By: Pol/Econ Section Chief Ted Pierce;
Reasons 1.4 (B) and (D).
1. (U) The following statement on Russia's recognition of
South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states was released
by Irish Foreign Minister Michael Martin on August 26, 2008.
Begin Statement
--------------
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheal Martin TD, has
condemned today's decision by Russia to recognise the
independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
The Minister said: "This deeply regrettable decision is
contrary to the principles of Georgia's sovereignty,
independence and territorial integrity. Moreover, it can
only complicate the urgent task of finding political
solutions to the acute difficulties in the region and to the
wider international tensions which have developed over the
past weeks."
End Statement
--------------
2. (C) Comment: While the Irish were dismayed at Georgia's
provocation in invading South Ossetia, they have been much
more worried about the disproportionate Russian response, its
implications for future EU/Russian relations (especially in
the realms of security, energy, and trade),and the
encouragement of regional fragmentation in Europe. They will
carry this message to the September 1 high-level EU meeting
called by France to discuss a common stand on the situation.
However, given Ireland's reduced stature in the EU due to its
rejection of the Lisbon Treaty in June, Ireland is certain to
support whatever consensus emerges at that meeting.
FOLEY