Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08LJUBLJANA186
2008-04-24 14:38:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ljubljana
Cable title:
SLOVENIAN PRESIDENCY ISSUES STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF
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C O N F I D E N T I A L LJUBLJANA 000186
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/24/2018
TAGS: PREL EUN GG RU SI
SUBJECT: SLOVENIAN PRESIDENCY ISSUES STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF
GEORGIA--NO FURTHER ACTION PLANNED
REF: STATE 40673
Classified By: CDA Maryruth Coleman for reasons 1.4 (b,d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L LJUBLJANA 000186
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/24/2018
TAGS: PREL EUN GG RU SI
SUBJECT: SLOVENIAN PRESIDENCY ISSUES STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF
GEORGIA--NO FURTHER ACTION PLANNED
REF: STATE 40673
Classified By: CDA Maryruth Coleman for reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (SBU) On April 22, Emboffs delivered reftel points to MFA
Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Division,
Ambassador Darja Bavdaz Kuret, raising our opposition to the
upgrading of Russian relations with Abkhazia and South
Ossetia, Bavdaz Kuret said that the Slovenian EU Presidency
had issued a declaration on April 18 regarding the GOR
announcement to establish mechanisms to provide services to
Russian citizens in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. She noted
that the declaration reiterated the EU's firm commitment to
the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within
its internationally recognized borders, and urged the Russian
Federation not to implement its decision. Bavdaz Kuret
stated that Slovenia planned to monitor the situation closely
and see how developments unfold. She mentioned that there
had been some positive steps taken on April 18 when the
Kremlin said that they would consider lifting the ban on some
Georgian imports and ending visa restrictions.
2. (SBU) Bavdaz Kuret emphasized that this was a crucial time
for the political future of Georgia given its upcoming
parliamentary elections in May and stressed the importance of
ensuring free and fair elections. She noted that Georgia was
part of the EU's political dialogue with Russia and that
Georgia would be on the agenda at the Russia-EU Troika
scheduled to take place in Luxembourg on April 29.
3. (C) COMMENT: Bavdaz Kuret acknowledged that the recent
shoot down of the drone had raised tensions even further and
that developments in the ongoing controversy would frame the
next steps taken by the EU. However, her repeated allusions
to the May elections may indicate an unwillingness by
Slovenia and the EU to become involved in Georgia's domestic
politics. END COMMENT.
COLEMAN
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/24/2018
TAGS: PREL EUN GG RU SI
SUBJECT: SLOVENIAN PRESIDENCY ISSUES STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF
GEORGIA--NO FURTHER ACTION PLANNED
REF: STATE 40673
Classified By: CDA Maryruth Coleman for reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (SBU) On April 22, Emboffs delivered reftel points to MFA
Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Division,
Ambassador Darja Bavdaz Kuret, raising our opposition to the
upgrading of Russian relations with Abkhazia and South
Ossetia, Bavdaz Kuret said that the Slovenian EU Presidency
had issued a declaration on April 18 regarding the GOR
announcement to establish mechanisms to provide services to
Russian citizens in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. She noted
that the declaration reiterated the EU's firm commitment to
the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within
its internationally recognized borders, and urged the Russian
Federation not to implement its decision. Bavdaz Kuret
stated that Slovenia planned to monitor the situation closely
and see how developments unfold. She mentioned that there
had been some positive steps taken on April 18 when the
Kremlin said that they would consider lifting the ban on some
Georgian imports and ending visa restrictions.
2. (SBU) Bavdaz Kuret emphasized that this was a crucial time
for the political future of Georgia given its upcoming
parliamentary elections in May and stressed the importance of
ensuring free and fair elections. She noted that Georgia was
part of the EU's political dialogue with Russia and that
Georgia would be on the agenda at the Russia-EU Troika
scheduled to take place in Luxembourg on April 29.
3. (C) COMMENT: Bavdaz Kuret acknowledged that the recent
shoot down of the drone had raised tensions even further and
that developments in the ongoing controversy would frame the
next steps taken by the EU. However, her repeated allusions
to the May elections may indicate an unwillingness by
Slovenia and the EU to become involved in Georgia's domestic
politics. END COMMENT.
COLEMAN