Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08PORTOFSPAIN87
2008-02-21 14:22:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Port Of Spain
Cable title:
U.S. DECISION TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE:
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C O N F I D E N T I A L PORT OF SPAIN 000087
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/21/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV TD
SUBJECT: U.S. DECISION TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE:
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POSITIVE
REF: (A) SECSTATE 16319 (B) PORT OF SPAIN 73
Classified By: Len Kusnitz, DCM, Reasons 1.4 (b,d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L PORT OF SPAIN 000087
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/21/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV TD
SUBJECT: U.S. DECISION TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE:
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POSITIVE
REF: (A) SECSTATE 16319 (B) PORT OF SPAIN 73
Classified By: Len Kusnitz, DCM, Reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) The Ambassador spoke with Foreign Minister Paula
Gopee-Scoon February 20 on recognizing Kosovo. The FM was
upbeat on the possibility of Trinidad and Tobago recognizing
Kosovo in the very near future. The Minister noted she would
be tied up for much of the remaining week, but promised to
pursue the matter, possibily issuing a communique or sending
us a letter once the GOTT moves to formal recognition.
2. (C) Comment: The FM was very forthcoming to our
request, continuing her open and positive stance toward the
U.S. and the Embassy, and all but committing the GOTT to
recognizing Kosovo. While almost nothing advances quickly at
the MFA, and Cabinet colleagues may seek to slow things as
well, her promise to personally pursue the matter is a
positive sign.
AUSTIN
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/21/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV TD
SUBJECT: U.S. DECISION TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE:
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POSITIVE
REF: (A) SECSTATE 16319 (B) PORT OF SPAIN 73
Classified By: Len Kusnitz, DCM, Reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) The Ambassador spoke with Foreign Minister Paula
Gopee-Scoon February 20 on recognizing Kosovo. The FM was
upbeat on the possibility of Trinidad and Tobago recognizing
Kosovo in the very near future. The Minister noted she would
be tied up for much of the remaining week, but promised to
pursue the matter, possibily issuing a communique or sending
us a letter once the GOTT moves to formal recognition.
2. (C) Comment: The FM was very forthcoming to our
request, continuing her open and positive stance toward the
U.S. and the Embassy, and all but committing the GOTT to
recognizing Kosovo. While almost nothing advances quickly at
the MFA, and Cabinet colleagues may seek to slow things as
well, her promise to personally pursue the matter is a
positive sign.
AUSTIN