Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08RABAT33
2008-01-14 17:52:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Rabat
Cable title:
LIBYAN MEMBERSHIP IN THE TRANS-SAHARA
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C O N F I D E N T I A L RABAT 000033
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/MAG, AF/RSA AND S/CT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/15/2018
TAGS: PTER PINS PREL XA XF MO
SUBJECT: LIBYAN MEMBERSHIP IN THE TRANS-SAHARA
COUNTERTERRORISM PARTNERSHIP
REF: 07 STATE 167865
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Robert P. Jackson for reasons
1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L RABAT 000033
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/MAG, AF/RSA AND S/CT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/15/2018
TAGS: PTER PINS PREL XA XF MO
SUBJECT: LIBYAN MEMBERSHIP IN THE TRANS-SAHARA
COUNTERTERRORISM PARTNERSHIP
REF: 07 STATE 167865
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Robert P. Jackson for reasons
1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) DCM raised reftel query on the inclusion of Libya in
the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) with
MFA Director General for Bilateral Affairs (P-equiv) Youssef
Amrani, on January 14, and conveyed talking points. DCM
stressed the importance of a regional approach to defeat
terrorism in the region.
2. (C) While indicating he would convey the question to his
minister, Amrani was very positive. He welcomed the fact
that the USG was now focusing on the regional nature of the
terrorism threat, which Morocco has been highlighting for
some time. The recent events in Mauritania and the
cancellation of the Paris-Dakar road rally were of major
concern to Morocco.
3. (C) Specifically, Amrani offered as a preliminary
response that if the USG felt including Libya in TSCTP would
be helpful, Morocco would not have a problem. In general,
Amrani said, Morocco believed it was important to bring Libya
into the range of regional and multilateral bodies and
initiatives, rather than keeping them out, where the Libyans'
might cause mischief.
4. (C) Amrani was accompanied by his senior staffer Karim
Halim, our chief counterpart at the MFA on CT issues. Halim
said the MFA would welcome any additional information on
TSCTP the USG would care to provide.
SIPDIS
5. (C) Comment: Amrani was circumspect in part because Arab
Affairs are generally covered by another Director General.
We understand that GOM cooperation with Libya on CT matters
functions well, on a low-profile basis, if unevenly. While
the GOM welcomes our intensified initiative and regional
approach and is happy to continue to participate in events,
it appears that it does not consider itelf a full-fledged
"member" of TSCTP, which it imperfectly understands. End
Comment.
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Visit Embassy Rabat's Classified Website;
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/rabat
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Riley
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/MAG, AF/RSA AND S/CT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/15/2018
TAGS: PTER PINS PREL XA XF MO
SUBJECT: LIBYAN MEMBERSHIP IN THE TRANS-SAHARA
COUNTERTERRORISM PARTNERSHIP
REF: 07 STATE 167865
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Robert P. Jackson for reasons
1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) DCM raised reftel query on the inclusion of Libya in
the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) with
MFA Director General for Bilateral Affairs (P-equiv) Youssef
Amrani, on January 14, and conveyed talking points. DCM
stressed the importance of a regional approach to defeat
terrorism in the region.
2. (C) While indicating he would convey the question to his
minister, Amrani was very positive. He welcomed the fact
that the USG was now focusing on the regional nature of the
terrorism threat, which Morocco has been highlighting for
some time. The recent events in Mauritania and the
cancellation of the Paris-Dakar road rally were of major
concern to Morocco.
3. (C) Specifically, Amrani offered as a preliminary
response that if the USG felt including Libya in TSCTP would
be helpful, Morocco would not have a problem. In general,
Amrani said, Morocco believed it was important to bring Libya
into the range of regional and multilateral bodies and
initiatives, rather than keeping them out, where the Libyans'
might cause mischief.
4. (C) Amrani was accompanied by his senior staffer Karim
Halim, our chief counterpart at the MFA on CT issues. Halim
said the MFA would welcome any additional information on
TSCTP the USG would care to provide.
SIPDIS
5. (C) Comment: Amrani was circumspect in part because Arab
Affairs are generally covered by another Director General.
We understand that GOM cooperation with Libya on CT matters
functions well, on a low-profile basis, if unevenly. While
the GOM welcomes our intensified initiative and regional
approach and is happy to continue to participate in events,
it appears that it does not consider itelf a full-fledged
"member" of TSCTP, which it imperfectly understands. End
Comment.
*****************************************
Visit Embassy Rabat's Classified Website;
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/rabat
*****************************************
Riley