Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08SEOUL1060
2008-05-23 07:46:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Seoul
Cable title:
ROK IN SYNC WITH U.S. POSITIONS ON BURMA AID
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SEOUL 001060
SIPDIS
EAP/MLS FOR AARON COPE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/23/2018
TAGS: KS PGOV PHUM BM EAID
SUBJECT: ROK IN SYNC WITH U.S. POSITIONS ON BURMA AID
REF: A. STATE 55244
B. STATE 53985
Classified By: POL M/C Joseph Yun. Reasons 1.4(b/d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L SEOUL 001060
SIPDIS
EAP/MLS FOR AARON COPE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/23/2018
TAGS: KS PGOV PHUM BM EAID
SUBJECT: ROK IN SYNC WITH U.S. POSITIONS ON BURMA AID
REF: A. STATE 55244
B. STATE 53985
Classified By: POL M/C Joseph Yun. Reasons 1.4(b/d)
1. (C) Seo Eunji, MOFAT Deputy Director for Humanitarian
Assistance, said on May 23 that the ROK had the same views as
the U.S. concerning the priorities of the May 25 conference.
The ROK was concerned about the lack of access granted by
Burmese officials to international humanitarian aid workers,
and agreed that a needs assessment mechanism through either
the U.N. or an international organization was needed, said
Ms. Seo. The ROK had already pledged USD 2.5 million for
Cyclone Nargis relief efforts, but had no plans to pledge any
additional funds at the May 25 conference because of the same
concerns that the U.S. had cited.
2. (C) Ms. Seo stated that Vice Foreign Minister Kim
Sung-hwan, whose portfolio includes multilateral issues and
international organizations, would lead the Korean delegation
to the conference. Three additional MOFAT officials would
accompany VFM Kim.
VERSHBOW
SIPDIS
EAP/MLS FOR AARON COPE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/23/2018
TAGS: KS PGOV PHUM BM EAID
SUBJECT: ROK IN SYNC WITH U.S. POSITIONS ON BURMA AID
REF: A. STATE 55244
B. STATE 53985
Classified By: POL M/C Joseph Yun. Reasons 1.4(b/d)
1. (C) Seo Eunji, MOFAT Deputy Director for Humanitarian
Assistance, said on May 23 that the ROK had the same views as
the U.S. concerning the priorities of the May 25 conference.
The ROK was concerned about the lack of access granted by
Burmese officials to international humanitarian aid workers,
and agreed that a needs assessment mechanism through either
the U.N. or an international organization was needed, said
Ms. Seo. The ROK had already pledged USD 2.5 million for
Cyclone Nargis relief efforts, but had no plans to pledge any
additional funds at the May 25 conference because of the same
concerns that the U.S. had cited.
2. (C) Ms. Seo stated that Vice Foreign Minister Kim
Sung-hwan, whose portfolio includes multilateral issues and
international organizations, would lead the Korean delegation
to the conference. Three additional MOFAT officials would
accompany VFM Kim.
VERSHBOW