Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08MUSCAT154
2008-02-20 12:36:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Muscat
Cable title:  

OMAN UNDECIDED ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION

Tags:  PREL PGOV UNMIK UN YI KV MU 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MUSCAT 000154 

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E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/20/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV UNMIK UN YI KV MU
SUBJECT: OMAN UNDECIDED ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION

REF: A. STATE 16319

B. STATE 15111

C. STATE 13716

D. MUSCAT 130 (NOTAL)

E. MUSCAT 45 (NOTAL)

Classified By: Ambassador Gary A. Grappo per 1.4 (B and D).

C O N F I D E N T I A L MUSCAT 000154

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LONDON FOR MIDEAST WATCHER
PARIS FOR MIDEAST WATCHER

E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/20/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV UNMIK UN YI KV MU
SUBJECT: OMAN UNDECIDED ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION

REF: A. STATE 16319

B. STATE 15111

C. STATE 13716

D. MUSCAT 130 (NOTAL)

E. MUSCAT 45 (NOTAL)

Classified By: Ambassador Gary A. Grappo per 1.4 (B and D).


1. (C) Oman is not yet prepared to announce a decision on
Kosovo independence, according to Minister Responsible for
Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi. In a February 20 phone call
with the minister, the Ambassador urged Oman to act quickly
to recognize Kosovo's independence. Drawing on guidance (ref
A),the Ambassador underscored the need for Omani and GCC
action in support of Kosovo.


2. (C) Bin Alawi said that his ministry is preparing a
comprehensive report on Kosovo for cabinet consideration and
eventual decision by the Sultan. He argued that the decision
had several "legal and political implications," which Oman
had to take into consideration. He further emphasized that
Oman's careful consideration of the matter and consequent
inability to act immediately should not be interpreted as
Omani opposition to Kosovo,s independence or sympathy for
Russia and Serbia's position.


3. (C) Bin Alawi indicated that the cabinet would likely
take up the matter early next week (beginning February 23),
but he would not predict when a decision might be forthcoming.
GRAPPO