Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08MUSCAT576
2008-08-13 14:14:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Muscat
Cable title:
OMANI MFA SECRETARY GENERAL RECOGNIZES NEED FOR
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MUSCAT 000576
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR D, G, NEA/ARP AND G/TIP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/13/2018
TAGS: PHUM PREL ELAB SMIG MU
SUBJECT: OMANI MFA SECRETARY GENERAL RECOGNIZES NEED FOR
NEW MEASURES TO RECIPROCATE CHANGE IN TIP STATUS
REF: A. MUSCAT 0549
B. STATE 079719
Classified By: Ambassador Gary A. Grappo for Reasons 1.4 (b, d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L MUSCAT 000576
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR D, G, NEA/ARP AND G/TIP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/13/2018
TAGS: PHUM PREL ELAB SMIG MU
SUBJECT: OMANI MFA SECRETARY GENERAL RECOGNIZES NEED FOR
NEW MEASURES TO RECIPROCATE CHANGE IN TIP STATUS
REF: A. MUSCAT 0549
B. STATE 079719
Classified By: Ambassador Gary A. Grappo for Reasons 1.4 (b, d)
1. (C) The Ambassador called on MFA Secretary General Sayyid
Badr bin Hamad bin Hamud Al Busaidi on August 13 to discuss
recent developments regarding trafficking-in-persons (TIP),
as well as other issues (septel). The Ambassador noted that
Washington expected the announcement of the move of Oman from
Tier 3 to Tier 2 Watch List would take place sometime after
Labor Day in conjunction with changes in the ranking of other
countries. Sayyid Badr asked that the announcement not call
special attention to Oman other than noting its move in the
tier rankings and further requested as much advance notice as
possible to set the stage on the Omani side. He added it was
important that the announcement not detail any specific
conditions for the change in Oman's status, implying that the
absence of public conditionality would smooth the way for
Oman's next steps to combat TIP.
2. (C) The Ambassador explained that the U.S. hoped and
expected Oman would reciprocate this extraordinary measure.
Sayyid Badr responded forcefully: "You have doubts?" The
Ambassador emphasized the importance of reassuring those who
took the political risks to support the change in status, and
asked about the timetable for passage of Oman's pending
anti-TIP legislation. Sayyid Badr said he believed that the
legislation would be on the agenda for the Council of
Ministers when it reconvened in September. He expected quick
action.
3. (C) Comment: While Sayyid Badr clearly sought to convey
his conviction that the government has an obligation to
reciprocate the U.S. move on Oman's TIP ranking, he cannot
speak for the Council of Ministers. The Embassy will
continue to encourage Oman to take positive steps against TIP
and make clear our expectations. End Comment.
GRAPPO
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR D, G, NEA/ARP AND G/TIP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/13/2018
TAGS: PHUM PREL ELAB SMIG MU
SUBJECT: OMANI MFA SECRETARY GENERAL RECOGNIZES NEED FOR
NEW MEASURES TO RECIPROCATE CHANGE IN TIP STATUS
REF: A. MUSCAT 0549
B. STATE 079719
Classified By: Ambassador Gary A. Grappo for Reasons 1.4 (b, d)
1. (C) The Ambassador called on MFA Secretary General Sayyid
Badr bin Hamad bin Hamud Al Busaidi on August 13 to discuss
recent developments regarding trafficking-in-persons (TIP),
as well as other issues (septel). The Ambassador noted that
Washington expected the announcement of the move of Oman from
Tier 3 to Tier 2 Watch List would take place sometime after
Labor Day in conjunction with changes in the ranking of other
countries. Sayyid Badr asked that the announcement not call
special attention to Oman other than noting its move in the
tier rankings and further requested as much advance notice as
possible to set the stage on the Omani side. He added it was
important that the announcement not detail any specific
conditions for the change in Oman's status, implying that the
absence of public conditionality would smooth the way for
Oman's next steps to combat TIP.
2. (C) The Ambassador explained that the U.S. hoped and
expected Oman would reciprocate this extraordinary measure.
Sayyid Badr responded forcefully: "You have doubts?" The
Ambassador emphasized the importance of reassuring those who
took the political risks to support the change in status, and
asked about the timetable for passage of Oman's pending
anti-TIP legislation. Sayyid Badr said he believed that the
legislation would be on the agenda for the Council of
Ministers when it reconvened in September. He expected quick
action.
3. (C) Comment: While Sayyid Badr clearly sought to convey
his conviction that the government has an obligation to
reciprocate the U.S. move on Oman's TIP ranking, he cannot
speak for the Council of Ministers. The Embassy will
continue to encourage Oman to take positive steps against TIP
and make clear our expectations. End Comment.
GRAPPO