Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08DUBLIN85
2008-02-15 11:54:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Dublin
Cable title:
IRISH VIEWS ON THE FEBRUARY 18-19 EU FOREIGN
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C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 000085
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/15/2018
TAGS: EUN PGOV PREL PHUM EI
SUBJECT: IRISH VIEWS ON THE FEBRUARY 18-19 EU FOREIGN
MINISTERS' MEETING (GAERC)
REF: A. DUBLIN 81
B. DUBLIN 48
Classified By: Pol/Econ Chief Ted Pierce;
Reasons 1.4 (B) and (D).
C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 000085
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/15/2018
TAGS: EUN PGOV PREL PHUM EI
SUBJECT: IRISH VIEWS ON THE FEBRUARY 18-19 EU FOREIGN
MINISTERS' MEETING (GAERC)
REF: A. DUBLIN 81
B. DUBLIN 48
Classified By: Pol/Econ Chief Ted Pierce;
Reasons 1.4 (B) and (D).
1. (C) Summary: POLOFF delivered February GAERC demarche
talking points on February 14 to Claire Buckley, Deputy
European Correspondent, Department of Foreign Affairs.
Ireland will recognize Kosovo fairly quickly and will strive
for EU solidarity in responding to Kosovo's declaration of
independence. Ireland sees no progress in the Middle East or
Iran. Irish troops are scheduled to arrive in Chad about
February 20. Ireland agrees with the U.S. that stronger
sanctions are needed in Burma. The Irish Government would
like to see progress in the Doha Round. End summary.
2. (C) Western Balkans: Buckley reiterated that Ireland
will recognize Kosovo's independence, but will not be first
in line (Ref A). She noted that Ireland will be striving for
EU solidarity in responding to Kosovo's declaration of
independence.
3. (SBU) Middle East Peace Process: Nothing much has
improved, Buckley said. She noted Ireland's concerns about
the breaching of the Gaza/Egypt border and the rocket attacks
into Israel from Gaza. She anticipated that the GAERC would
examine developments, but would not have much to add to
ongoing EU initiatives.
4. (SBU) Iran: Again, no positive developments, Buckley
noted. Iran won't be on the agenda, she said.
5. (SBU) Chad/EU ESDP Mission: Buckley noted that the ESDP
mission had resumed following the recent abortive coup
attempt. She anticipated that the main Irish contingent
would arrive in Chad about February 20.
6. (C) Burma: Ireland wholeheartedly agrees with the U.S.
that stronger sanctions are needed in Burma, according to
Buckley. The Irish are particularly annoyed that the Burmese
are stonewalling UN Special Advisor Gambari and that there
has been no opposition input into the new constitution, she
said. Buckley stated that Ireland will continue to insist
that Burma remain on the GAERC agenda.
7. (SBU) WTO Doha Round: Buckley noted that Ireland is
particularly keen -- and pushing within EU chambers -- to see
progress in the Doha Round.
FAUCHER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/15/2018
TAGS: EUN PGOV PREL PHUM EI
SUBJECT: IRISH VIEWS ON THE FEBRUARY 18-19 EU FOREIGN
MINISTERS' MEETING (GAERC)
REF: A. DUBLIN 81
B. DUBLIN 48
Classified By: Pol/Econ Chief Ted Pierce;
Reasons 1.4 (B) and (D).
1. (C) Summary: POLOFF delivered February GAERC demarche
talking points on February 14 to Claire Buckley, Deputy
European Correspondent, Department of Foreign Affairs.
Ireland will recognize Kosovo fairly quickly and will strive
for EU solidarity in responding to Kosovo's declaration of
independence. Ireland sees no progress in the Middle East or
Iran. Irish troops are scheduled to arrive in Chad about
February 20. Ireland agrees with the U.S. that stronger
sanctions are needed in Burma. The Irish Government would
like to see progress in the Doha Round. End summary.
2. (C) Western Balkans: Buckley reiterated that Ireland
will recognize Kosovo's independence, but will not be first
in line (Ref A). She noted that Ireland will be striving for
EU solidarity in responding to Kosovo's declaration of
independence.
3. (SBU) Middle East Peace Process: Nothing much has
improved, Buckley said. She noted Ireland's concerns about
the breaching of the Gaza/Egypt border and the rocket attacks
into Israel from Gaza. She anticipated that the GAERC would
examine developments, but would not have much to add to
ongoing EU initiatives.
4. (SBU) Iran: Again, no positive developments, Buckley
noted. Iran won't be on the agenda, she said.
5. (SBU) Chad/EU ESDP Mission: Buckley noted that the ESDP
mission had resumed following the recent abortive coup
attempt. She anticipated that the main Irish contingent
would arrive in Chad about February 20.
6. (C) Burma: Ireland wholeheartedly agrees with the U.S.
that stronger sanctions are needed in Burma, according to
Buckley. The Irish are particularly annoyed that the Burmese
are stonewalling UN Special Advisor Gambari and that there
has been no opposition input into the new constitution, she
said. Buckley stated that Ireland will continue to insist
that Burma remain on the GAERC agenda.
7. (SBU) WTO Doha Round: Buckley noted that Ireland is
particularly keen -- and pushing within EU chambers -- to see
progress in the Doha Round.
FAUCHER