Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08NIAMEY1083
2008-11-10 11:46:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Niamey
Cable title:
NIGER: BURKINA FASO MEMBERSHIP IN THE TRANS-SAHARA
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C O N F I D E N T I A L NIAMEY 001083
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/10/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER NG UV XA XI
SUBJECT: NIGER: BURKINA FASO MEMBERSHIP IN THE TRANS-SAHARA
COUNTERTERRORISM PARTNERSHIP (TSCTP)
REF: SECSTATE 115500
Classified By: Ambassador Bernadette M. Allen, Reason: 1.4 (a) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L NIAMEY 001083
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/10/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER NG UV XA XI
SUBJECT: NIGER: BURKINA FASO MEMBERSHIP IN THE TRANS-SAHARA
COUNTERTERRORISM PARTNERSHIP (TSCTP)
REF: SECSTATE 115500
Classified By: Ambassador Bernadette M. Allen, Reason: 1.4 (a) and (d)
1. (C) On November 4, 2008, using reftel talking points,
Ambassador Allen raised with Government of Niger (GON)
Foreign Minister (FM) Aichatou Mindaoudou the USG interest in
inviting the Government of Burkina Faso to participate in the
TSCTP. When asked for the GON's views on the matter and
suggestions on Burkina Faso's possible integration into the
TSCTP, the FM responded she didn't anticipate any objections
on the part of the GON, that the Burkinabe have been good
partners in the region. She indicated she would raise the
matter with GON President Mamadou Tandja and relevant
Ministers. She added that if there were any particular
concerns that the GON would inform the Embassy within the
next few days. As of November 10, 2008, no subsequent GON
suggestions or concerns have been raised or brought to the
U.S. Embassy's attention with regard to Burkinabe
participation in TSCTP. (Note: The GON Americas Desk
Director, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Country Program Manager and USAID Millennium Challenge
Account Niger Threshold Program Manager were in attendance at
the meeting that also covered supplemental food security
assistance (resulting from the Farm Bill) and the Millennium
Challenge Corporation FY09 scorecard for Niger. End note.)
2. (U) Tripoli minimize considered.
ALLEN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/10/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER NG UV XA XI
SUBJECT: NIGER: BURKINA FASO MEMBERSHIP IN THE TRANS-SAHARA
COUNTERTERRORISM PARTNERSHIP (TSCTP)
REF: SECSTATE 115500
Classified By: Ambassador Bernadette M. Allen, Reason: 1.4 (a) and (d)
1. (C) On November 4, 2008, using reftel talking points,
Ambassador Allen raised with Government of Niger (GON)
Foreign Minister (FM) Aichatou Mindaoudou the USG interest in
inviting the Government of Burkina Faso to participate in the
TSCTP. When asked for the GON's views on the matter and
suggestions on Burkina Faso's possible integration into the
TSCTP, the FM responded she didn't anticipate any objections
on the part of the GON, that the Burkinabe have been good
partners in the region. She indicated she would raise the
matter with GON President Mamadou Tandja and relevant
Ministers. She added that if there were any particular
concerns that the GON would inform the Embassy within the
next few days. As of November 10, 2008, no subsequent GON
suggestions or concerns have been raised or brought to the
U.S. Embassy's attention with regard to Burkinabe
participation in TSCTP. (Note: The GON Americas Desk
Director, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Country Program Manager and USAID Millennium Challenge
Account Niger Threshold Program Manager were in attendance at
the meeting that also covered supplemental food security
assistance (resulting from the Farm Bill) and the Millennium
Challenge Corporation FY09 scorecard for Niger. End note.)
2. (U) Tripoli minimize considered.
ALLEN