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08STATE91989
2008-08-27 12:37:00
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Secretary of State
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(S) CANCELLATION OF DPRK-IRAN FLIGHT: THANKING

Tags:  PARM PREL MNUC AF CH KG KZ TI TX UZ 
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O 271237Z AUG 08
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO AMEMBASSY ASHGABAT IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY ASTANA IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY BISHKEK IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY DUSHANBE IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY KABUL IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY TASHKENT IMMEDIATE
INFO AMEMBASSY BEIJING IMMEDIATE
JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
CIA WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE 6838
NSC WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE 1375
S E C R E T STATE 091989 


E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/27/2033
TAGS: PARM PREL MNUC AF CH KG KZ TI TX UZ

SUBJECT: (S) CANCELLATION OF DPRK-IRAN FLIGHT: THANKING
CENTRAL ASIAN STATES FOR THEIR COOPERATION

REF: A. STATE 79112

B. ASTANA 1286

C. ASTANA 1342

Classified By: ISN DAS Mary Alice Hayward, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)

S E C R E T STATE 091989


E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/27/2033
TAGS: PARM PREL MNUC AF CH KG KZ TI TX UZ

SUBJECT: (S) CANCELLATION OF DPRK-IRAN FLIGHT: THANKING
CENTRAL ASIAN STATES FOR THEIR COOPERATION

REF: A. STATE 79112

B. ASTANA 1286

C. ASTANA 1342

Classified By: ISN DAS Mary Alice Hayward, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)


1. (S//REL Recipients) SUMMARY: On 23 July, we informed
Central Asian states of a possible flight of proliferation
concern transiting Central Asian airspace en route from North
Korea to Iran. Because similar flights in the past have
transported personnel and items of proliferation concern, we
sought assistance from countries along the flight path to
condition granting of overflight clearance on requiring the
aircraft to land for inspection. Our request was favorably
received, with Kazakhstan in particular denying overflight
permission for the flight. We understand that the flight in
question has been canceled.


2. (S//REL Recipients) ACTION REQUEST: Posts are requested
to approach appropriate-level host country officials and
thank them for their cooperation regarding this flight.


3. (S//REL Recipients) OBJECTIVES: Post should seek to:

-- Thank host government officials for their cooperation as
PSI partners in preventing a flight of proliferation concern

-- Encourage continued cooperation regarding such suspicious
flights in the future.


4. (S//REL Recipients) TALKING POINTS/NON-PAPER:

-- We would like to thank you for your cooperation regarding
a recent Air Koryo flight of proliferation concern that was
scheduled to transit your airspace.

-- According to our information, thanks to your efforts the
flight had to be canceled, and the shipment did not take
place.

-- We believe that your cooperation in this matter has led to
a successful outcome. This is exactly the type of
cooperation we seek to foster in accordance with the
Proliferation Security Initiative.

-- We would like to ask for your continued support regarding
flights of this nature.

-- We would also like to request any additional information
regarding actions you may have taken concerning this flight,
as well as your policy regarding the granting of overflight
clearance for similar flights of proliferation concern.

-- (FOR ASTANA ONLY) We will provide a response to your
inquiry regarding how other countries in the region are
dealing with such flights as soon as possible.

END POINTS.


5. (U) Washington point of contact for follow-up is Mark
Felipe, ISN/CPI, (202) 647-5376, felipem2@state.sgov.gov.


6. (U) Please report delivery of points and any immediate
response by 8 August.


7. (U) Washington thanks posts for assistance. Please slug
responses for ISN, NEA, SCA, and T.
RICE


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