Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08HANOI531
2008-05-07 08:08:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Hanoi
Cable title:
GVN URGES DIALOGUE AND COOPERATION IN DEALING WITH
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C O N F I D E N T I A L HANOI 000531
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/06/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM BM VM
SUBJECT: GVN URGES DIALOGUE AND COOPERATION IN DEALING WITH
BURMA
REF: STATE 45471
Classified By: Political Counselor Brian Aggeler.
Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L HANOI 000531
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/06/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM BM VM
SUBJECT: GVN URGES DIALOGUE AND COOPERATION IN DEALING WITH
BURMA
REF: STATE 45471
Classified By: Political Counselor Brian Aggeler.
Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) On May 7, POLOFF discussed reftel points about the
constitutional referendum in Burma with MFA Asia II
Department Section Chief Ta Duy Chinh. Chinh welcomed the
opportunity to hear U.S. views on the issue of "achieving
reconciliation in Burma." He said the GVN supports genuine
dialogue in Burma and that all efforts should contribute to
durable stability and development in Burma and in Southeast
Asia. In pursuing a comprehensive resolution of Burma's
internal situation, Chinh urged reliance not on sanctions
alone, but also on cooperation and trust building measures.
2. (C) Concerning an "ASEAN position" regarding Burma, Chinh
acknowledged differences between ASEAN members, but suggested
that ASEAN would respect its policy of non-intervention in
the internal affairs of its members and that it would
maintain its consensus approach to policy-making. He
highlighted the complexity of Burma's historical situation,
noting the presence of many ethnic groups and mini-states.
Chinh said that, based on his experience, Burma has been open
to dialogue with the GVN in contacts between high-level
officials, at ASEAN meetings and with embassy officials. In
these discussions, Vietnamese officials listened to the views
of Burmese officials, as well as expressed the views of the
international community. Chinh also asserted that there has
been "positive change" in the situation in Burma over time.
MICHALAK
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/06/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM BM VM
SUBJECT: GVN URGES DIALOGUE AND COOPERATION IN DEALING WITH
BURMA
REF: STATE 45471
Classified By: Political Counselor Brian Aggeler.
Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) On May 7, POLOFF discussed reftel points about the
constitutional referendum in Burma with MFA Asia II
Department Section Chief Ta Duy Chinh. Chinh welcomed the
opportunity to hear U.S. views on the issue of "achieving
reconciliation in Burma." He said the GVN supports genuine
dialogue in Burma and that all efforts should contribute to
durable stability and development in Burma and in Southeast
Asia. In pursuing a comprehensive resolution of Burma's
internal situation, Chinh urged reliance not on sanctions
alone, but also on cooperation and trust building measures.
2. (C) Concerning an "ASEAN position" regarding Burma, Chinh
acknowledged differences between ASEAN members, but suggested
that ASEAN would respect its policy of non-intervention in
the internal affairs of its members and that it would
maintain its consensus approach to policy-making. He
highlighted the complexity of Burma's historical situation,
noting the presence of many ethnic groups and mini-states.
Chinh said that, based on his experience, Burma has been open
to dialogue with the GVN in contacts between high-level
officials, at ASEAN meetings and with embassy officials. In
these discussions, Vietnamese officials listened to the views
of Burmese officials, as well as expressed the views of the
international community. Chinh also asserted that there has
been "positive change" in the situation in Burma over time.
MICHALAK