Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08STATE3581
2008-01-11 20:08:00
SECRET
Secretary of State
Cable title:
U.S. RESPONSE TO BULGARIA REGARDING THE TRANSFER
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S E C R E T STATE 003581
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/11/2018
TAGS: PARM PREL MASS ETTC BU
SUBJECT: U.S. RESPONSE TO BULGARIA REGARDING THE TRANSFER
OF MANPADS COMPONENTS TO EGYPT
REF: A. E-MAIL FROM JOSHUA HUCK SENT: FRIDAY JANUARY 04
B. 2008 5:54 PM
Classified By: EUR/PRA, Dir. AFriedt, Reason 1.4 (b/d)
S E C R E T STATE 003581
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/11/2018
TAGS: PARM PREL MASS ETTC BU
SUBJECT: U.S. RESPONSE TO BULGARIA REGARDING THE TRANSFER
OF MANPADS COMPONENTS TO EGYPT
REF: A. E-MAIL FROM JOSHUA HUCK SENT: FRIDAY JANUARY 04
B. 2008 5:54 PM
Classified By: EUR/PRA, Dir. AFriedt, Reason 1.4 (b/d)
1. (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4.
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SUMMARY
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2. (S) As part of an agreement between the U.S. and the
Government of Bulgaria (GOB),the GOB is to consult with
the U.S. prior to selling man-portable air defense systems
(MANPADS) and their components (with the exception of such
transactions to NATO or EU member states). Bulgaria
recently notified the U.S. of a follow-up transfer of
MANPADS components to Egypt (ref e-mail),which has been
reviewed by Washington; no objections were raised.
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WASHINGTON'S POSITION
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3. (S) Washington has reviewed the notification from Bulgaria
of the transfer of 125 sets of mechanical parts for the grip
stocks of MANPADS to the government of Egypt (ref e-mail).
This
will enable new electronics packages in the grips to operate
the
upgraded seekers on the rebuilt SA-7s for the exclusive use
of
the Egyptian Army. Egypt owns and operates this type of
MANPADS;
there is little evidence to indicate Egypt is planning to
sell
MANPADS or that countries are approaching Egypt to purchase
MANPADS.
In light of this review, we do not object to Bulgaria
providing
these components to Egypt.
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ACTION REQUEST
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4. (S/REL BULGARIA) Post is asked to approach appropriate GOB
officials and provide the U.S. Governement response to the
transfer of MANPADS components to Egypt. Response should
indicate that we do not object to the proposed transaction.
Post may draw upon the following point.
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BEGIN TALKING POINT
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S/REL BULGARIA
-- We have reviewed the information provided on the transfer
of 125 sets of mechanical parts for the grip stocks of
MANPADS
to the Government of Egypt. We believe this transaction to
be
consistent with the needs of the Ministry of Defense of Egypt
and support this sale.
End of Talking Point.
5. (U) Post's assistance is greatly appreciated.
RICE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/11/2018
TAGS: PARM PREL MASS ETTC BU
SUBJECT: U.S. RESPONSE TO BULGARIA REGARDING THE TRANSFER
OF MANPADS COMPONENTS TO EGYPT
REF: A. E-MAIL FROM JOSHUA HUCK SENT: FRIDAY JANUARY 04
B. 2008 5:54 PM
Classified By: EUR/PRA, Dir. AFriedt, Reason 1.4 (b/d)
1. (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4.
--------------
SUMMARY
--------------
2. (S) As part of an agreement between the U.S. and the
Government of Bulgaria (GOB),the GOB is to consult with
the U.S. prior to selling man-portable air defense systems
(MANPADS) and their components (with the exception of such
transactions to NATO or EU member states). Bulgaria
recently notified the U.S. of a follow-up transfer of
MANPADS components to Egypt (ref e-mail),which has been
reviewed by Washington; no objections were raised.
--------------
WASHINGTON'S POSITION
--------------
3. (S) Washington has reviewed the notification from Bulgaria
of the transfer of 125 sets of mechanical parts for the grip
stocks of MANPADS to the government of Egypt (ref e-mail).
This
will enable new electronics packages in the grips to operate
the
upgraded seekers on the rebuilt SA-7s for the exclusive use
of
the Egyptian Army. Egypt owns and operates this type of
MANPADS;
there is little evidence to indicate Egypt is planning to
sell
MANPADS or that countries are approaching Egypt to purchase
MANPADS.
In light of this review, we do not object to Bulgaria
providing
these components to Egypt.
--------------
ACTION REQUEST
--------------
4. (S/REL BULGARIA) Post is asked to approach appropriate GOB
officials and provide the U.S. Governement response to the
transfer of MANPADS components to Egypt. Response should
indicate that we do not object to the proposed transaction.
Post may draw upon the following point.
--------------
BEGIN TALKING POINT
--------------
S/REL BULGARIA
-- We have reviewed the information provided on the transfer
of 125 sets of mechanical parts for the grip stocks of
MANPADS
to the Government of Egypt. We believe this transaction to
be
consistent with the needs of the Ministry of Defense of Egypt
and support this sale.
End of Talking Point.
5. (U) Post's assistance is greatly appreciated.
RICE