Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08JAKARTA1282
2008-07-01 06:36:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Jakarta
Cable title:
IRANIAN PARTICIPATION IN DEFENSE-RELATED EVENTS
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C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 001282
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, ISN, EUR, SCA
ISN CATR FOR LOU GANEM, MEG MITCHELL
NSC FOR E.PHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/30/2018
TAGS: PREL PARM PGOV ID IR
SUBJECT: IRANIAN PARTICIPATION IN DEFENSE-RELATED EVENTS
REF: A. STATE 67212
B. 07 JAKARTA 3063
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph Legend Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 001282
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, ISN, EUR, SCA
ISN CATR FOR LOU GANEM, MEG MITCHELL
NSC FOR E.PHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/30/2018
TAGS: PREL PARM PGOV ID IR
SUBJECT: IRANIAN PARTICIPATION IN DEFENSE-RELATED EVENTS
REF: A. STATE 67212
B. 07 JAKARTA 3063
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph Legend Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: During a recent visit to Jakarta, Acting
A/S for International Security and Nonproliferation McNerney
reviewed points related to Iranian participation in
defense-related events, including international defense
expositions. McNerney urged Indonesia to work to exclude
Iran from such events. GOI contact--reiterating that
Indonesia had no trade in weapons with Iran--said he will
note U.S. points to key Indonesian government offices. END
SUMMARY.
2. (C) On June 26, during a visit to Jakarta (see septel),
ISN Acting Assistant Secretary McNerney reviewed Ref A points
with Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) Director for
International Security and Disarmament Desra Percaya. She
stressed the importance of excluding Iranian entities from
participation in defense-related events such as international
defense expositions. Iran could use its participation at
such events to purchase or otherwise acquire weapons.
3. (C) The Acting A/S noted that Iranian participation in
such events is a potential violation of UNSCR 1747.
Retransfer of weapons to insurgents and terrorists is a
serious threat and there is firm evidence linking Iran to
such efforts. Iran must not be given opportunities to defy
the UN Security Council by participating in arms shows, she
concluded. (Note: Per Ref A, Indonesia will host an
international defense exposition in November 2008. The event
will be held in Jakarta and is called "the Third Indonesian
Official Tri-Services Defense Event." An Iranian entity is
reportedly on the list of possible exhibitors.)
4. (C) Percaya acknowledged U.S. concerns and said he would
communicate them to appropriate Indonesian government
offices. He reiterated previous GOI assurances to the U.S.
that Indonesia had no weapons trade with Iran.
5. (U) Acting A/S McNerney approved this message in
substance.
HUME
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, ISN, EUR, SCA
ISN CATR FOR LOU GANEM, MEG MITCHELL
NSC FOR E.PHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/30/2018
TAGS: PREL PARM PGOV ID IR
SUBJECT: IRANIAN PARTICIPATION IN DEFENSE-RELATED EVENTS
REF: A. STATE 67212
B. 07 JAKARTA 3063
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph Legend Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: During a recent visit to Jakarta, Acting
A/S for International Security and Nonproliferation McNerney
reviewed points related to Iranian participation in
defense-related events, including international defense
expositions. McNerney urged Indonesia to work to exclude
Iran from such events. GOI contact--reiterating that
Indonesia had no trade in weapons with Iran--said he will
note U.S. points to key Indonesian government offices. END
SUMMARY.
2. (C) On June 26, during a visit to Jakarta (see septel),
ISN Acting Assistant Secretary McNerney reviewed Ref A points
with Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) Director for
International Security and Disarmament Desra Percaya. She
stressed the importance of excluding Iranian entities from
participation in defense-related events such as international
defense expositions. Iran could use its participation at
such events to purchase or otherwise acquire weapons.
3. (C) The Acting A/S noted that Iranian participation in
such events is a potential violation of UNSCR 1747.
Retransfer of weapons to insurgents and terrorists is a
serious threat and there is firm evidence linking Iran to
such efforts. Iran must not be given opportunities to defy
the UN Security Council by participating in arms shows, she
concluded. (Note: Per Ref A, Indonesia will host an
international defense exposition in November 2008. The event
will be held in Jakarta and is called "the Third Indonesian
Official Tri-Services Defense Event." An Iranian entity is
reportedly on the list of possible exhibitors.)
4. (C) Percaya acknowledged U.S. concerns and said he would
communicate them to appropriate Indonesian government
offices. He reiterated previous GOI assurances to the U.S.
that Indonesia had no weapons trade with Iran.
5. (U) Acting A/S McNerney approved this message in
substance.
HUME