Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08JAKARTA430
2008-03-03 06:29:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Jakarta
Cable title:
UNSC -- GOI ON ERITREA/UN AND SOMALIA PIRACY
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C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 000430
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, IO/PSC FOR TANAZ KHAMBATTA,
IO/PSC FOR ERIN CROWE, AF/E
NSC FOR EPHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/03/2018
TAGS: PREL UNSC KPKO ID ER SO
SUBJECT: UNSC -- GOI ON ERITREA/UN AND SOMALIA PIRACY
REF: A. STATE 21218
B. JAKARTA 0365
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 000430
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, IO/PSC FOR TANAZ KHAMBATTA,
IO/PSC FOR ERIN CROWE, AF/E
NSC FOR EPHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/03/2018
TAGS: PREL UNSC KPKO ID ER SO
SUBJECT: UNSC -- GOI ON ERITREA/UN AND SOMALIA PIRACY
REF: A. STATE 21218
B. JAKARTA 0365
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph Legend Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: Pol/C reviewed Ref A points regarding
Eritrean interference with the UNMEE mission. Our GOI
contact agreed that Eritrean behavior was a serious problem
and that steps must be taken. Further to Ref B, he also
noted that the Indonesian government had reviewed our points
regarding the problem of piracy off the Somali coast and
wanted to continue to work closely with us on ways to address
the situation. END SUMMARY.
2. (C) Per Ref A instructions, Pol/C reviewed with
Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) contact talking points
regarding Eritrea's interference with the UNMEE peacekeeping
mission. Pol/C noted that Eritrean actions were unacceptable
and aggravate an already dangerous situation. Given
Eritrea's failure to comply with the UNSC's demands to end
its restrictions on UNMEE, the USG believes that the Security
Council will need to meet soon to adopt a resolution on the
future of the UN role in the Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict. We
are willing to explore other ideas and would appreciate
Indonesian advice.
3. (U) Pol/C also reviewed points with DEPLU's Office of
International Security Affairs.
4. (C) Dicky Ferdian, the Head of the Africa Section at
DEPLU, replied that the Indonesian government shared these
concerns. Eritrea was not fully cooperating and that was a
negative for peace in the region. The GOI was more than
willing to work with the USG on possible next steps,
including discussing a possible new resolution.
5. (C) Ferdian added that DEPLU had carefully reviewed USG
points regarding the problem of piracy off Somalia's coast
(see Ref B). Indonesia shared USG concerns and wanted to
continue to work closely with USUN on ways to address the
situation.
HUME
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, IO/PSC FOR TANAZ KHAMBATTA,
IO/PSC FOR ERIN CROWE, AF/E
NSC FOR EPHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/03/2018
TAGS: PREL UNSC KPKO ID ER SO
SUBJECT: UNSC -- GOI ON ERITREA/UN AND SOMALIA PIRACY
REF: A. STATE 21218
B. JAKARTA 0365
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph Legend Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: Pol/C reviewed Ref A points regarding
Eritrean interference with the UNMEE mission. Our GOI
contact agreed that Eritrean behavior was a serious problem
and that steps must be taken. Further to Ref B, he also
noted that the Indonesian government had reviewed our points
regarding the problem of piracy off the Somali coast and
wanted to continue to work closely with us on ways to address
the situation. END SUMMARY.
2. (C) Per Ref A instructions, Pol/C reviewed with
Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) contact talking points
regarding Eritrea's interference with the UNMEE peacekeeping
mission. Pol/C noted that Eritrean actions were unacceptable
and aggravate an already dangerous situation. Given
Eritrea's failure to comply with the UNSC's demands to end
its restrictions on UNMEE, the USG believes that the Security
Council will need to meet soon to adopt a resolution on the
future of the UN role in the Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict. We
are willing to explore other ideas and would appreciate
Indonesian advice.
3. (U) Pol/C also reviewed points with DEPLU's Office of
International Security Affairs.
4. (C) Dicky Ferdian, the Head of the Africa Section at
DEPLU, replied that the Indonesian government shared these
concerns. Eritrea was not fully cooperating and that was a
negative for peace in the region. The GOI was more than
willing to work with the USG on possible next steps,
including discussing a possible new resolution.
5. (C) Ferdian added that DEPLU had carefully reviewed USG
points regarding the problem of piracy off Somalia's coast
(see Ref B). Indonesia shared USG concerns and wanted to
continue to work closely with USUN on ways to address the
situation.
HUME