Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08WARSAW1108
2008-09-23 12:14:00
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
Embassy Warsaw
Cable title:
A POTENTIAL ALLY ON CHINESE PROLIFERATION
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C O N F I D E N T I A L WARSAW 001108
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
ISN/CPI FOR MICHELE NEW, T, TREASURY, NEA, EUR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/22/2013
TAGS: ECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER IR PL
SUBJECT: A POTENTIAL ALLY ON CHINESE PROLIFERATION
REF: A. SECSTATE 98975
B. WARSAW 1093
C. WARSAW 1086
Classified By: Mike Sessums for Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L WARSAW 001108
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
ISN/CPI FOR MICHELE NEW, T, TREASURY, NEA, EUR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/22/2013
TAGS: ECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER IR PL
SUBJECT: A POTENTIAL ALLY ON CHINESE PROLIFERATION
REF: A. SECSTATE 98975
B. WARSAW 1093
C. WARSAW 1086
Classified By: Mike Sessums for Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Econ and Political Officers discussed points and
passed on non-paper to officials at the Ministry of Finance
and Ministry of Foreign Affairs respectively (REF A). Polish
officials were supportive of the message and agreed with the
importance of engaging the Chinese on weapons proliferation.
While they were unsure of next steps, they committed to share
the message in their respective agencies.
2. (C) Comment: Poland is particularly sensitive to our
concerns about arms trafficking through Iran to Iraq and
Afghanistan. The Poles have suffered losses fighting
alongside the US in both countries (REF B). Separately, the
GoP has committed to hold off on potential investments in
Iran in support of sanctions there (REF C). They do not feel
like they have a lot of influence in China but once again,
they are a potential ally supporting our position in Brussels
if the question comes up at the level of the EU.
ASHE
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
ISN/CPI FOR MICHELE NEW, T, TREASURY, NEA, EUR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/22/2013
TAGS: ECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER IR PL
SUBJECT: A POTENTIAL ALLY ON CHINESE PROLIFERATION
REF: A. SECSTATE 98975
B. WARSAW 1093
C. WARSAW 1086
Classified By: Mike Sessums for Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Econ and Political Officers discussed points and
passed on non-paper to officials at the Ministry of Finance
and Ministry of Foreign Affairs respectively (REF A). Polish
officials were supportive of the message and agreed with the
importance of engaging the Chinese on weapons proliferation.
While they were unsure of next steps, they committed to share
the message in their respective agencies.
2. (C) Comment: Poland is particularly sensitive to our
concerns about arms trafficking through Iran to Iraq and
Afghanistan. The Poles have suffered losses fighting
alongside the US in both countries (REF B). Separately, the
GoP has committed to hold off on potential investments in
Iran in support of sanctions there (REF C). They do not feel
like they have a lot of influence in China but once again,
they are a potential ally supporting our position in Brussels
if the question comes up at the level of the EU.
ASHE