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08WARSAW1378
2008-12-04 14:37:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Warsaw
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GAERC - POLISH VIEWS ON DECEMBER 8-9 EU FOREIGN
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STATE FOR EUR/CE, EUR/ERA, AND EUR/SCE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/03/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM EUN ZL IS PK CG TU PL
SUBJECT: GAERC - POLISH VIEWS ON DECEMBER 8-9 EU FOREIGN
MINISTERS MEETING
REF: A. STATE 127023
B. STOCKHOLM 792
C. BRUSSELS 1808
Classified By: POLITICAL COUNSELOR DANIEL SAINZ FOR REASONS 1.4 (B)
AND (D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 WARSAW 001378
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/CE, EUR/ERA, AND EUR/SCE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/03/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM EUN ZL IS PK CG TU PL
SUBJECT: GAERC - POLISH VIEWS ON DECEMBER 8-9 EU FOREIGN
MINISTERS MEETING
REF: A. STATE 127023
B. STOCKHOLM 792
C. BRUSSELS 1808
Classified By: POLITICAL COUNSELOR DANIEL SAINZ FOR REASONS 1.4 (B)
AND (D)
1. (C) SUMMARY: Poland is "90 percent satisfied" with the EU
Commission's report on the Eastern Partnership, despite the
fact that the Commission failed to appoint a Special
Coordinator for the project and had committed only 400
million euros, 200 million less than the sum originally
proposed by Poland and Sweden. Poland is pleased with
Serbia's increasingly constructive stance on Kosovo. Poland
and other EU Member States are concerned that internal
tensions in Bosnia could have dangerous implications for the
entire Balkans region. Poland will push for strong language
in support of reconciliation between Pakistan and India.
Poland's views on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process are
fully in line with U.S. views, and Poland will support
HighRep Solana's call for the EU to "upgrade relations" with
Israel. END SUMMARY.
EASTERN PARTNERSHIP
2. (C) MFA European Correspondent Cyryl Kozaczewski told us
Poland is "90 percent satisfied" with the EU Commission's
report on the Eastern Partnership. Poland had pressed the
Commission to appoint a Special Coordinator for the Eastern
Partnership, noting that the Commission point person was not
sufficiently "prominent" from Poland's perspective.
Kozaczewski also noted that the Commission had committed
approximately 400 million euros, much less than the 600
million euro sum originally proposed by Poland and Sweden.
Nonetheless, Poland is hopeful the Commission will make
additional funding available if it is needed. European
Council (December 11) Conclusions will mention the Eastern
Partnership as an initiative to be launched in 2009, either
at the March European Council meeting or at a special summit
hosted by the Czech Presidency (date TBA). Kozaczewski noted
that the biggest challenge still lies ahead, as the EU works
to identify and implement concrete projects to fulfill the
Partnership's goals.
WESTERN BALKANS
3. (C) Kozaczewski speculated that the GAERC discussion on
the Western Balkans would mainly focus on Serbia and Kosovo.
He said Poland is pleased with recent progress in Serbia.
Serbia's increasingly constructive stance on Kosovo is "very
promising -- let's hope they stay wise." Poland is
frustrated that Serbia had not been able to articulate
clearly its views on future prospects. Kozaczewski said the
major obstacle with Serbia is still cooperation with ICTY.
4. (C) Kozaczewski said Poland generally agreed with the
Commission's reports concerning progress on enlargement
priorities. Croatia has made "good progress" in recent
months, notwithstanding reservations on ICTY and the border
dispute with Slovenia. Kozaczewski said Poland was
disappointed with the report on Macedonia, adding that the
name dispute with Greece did not help matters. Poland, like
other EU Member States, is "preoccupied" with the fragile
situation in Bosnia. Poland hopes Bosnia can find ways to
overcome internal tensions, especially because they have
dangerous implications for stability in the region.
PAKISTAN
5. (C) Kozaczewski said Poland will push for strong language
in support of reconciliation between Pakistan and India, an
issue of even greater concern because both countries possess
nuclear weapons. We must convince the international
community, including China and Russia, to adopt a "crisis
management attitude" with respect to India and Pakistan, he
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stressed.
MIDDLE EAST
6. (C) Kozaczewski said Poland's views on Israeli-Palestinian
peace process are fully in line with U.S. views. Poland
strongly supports HighRep Solana's call for the EU to
"upgrade relations" with Israel. In cooperation with the
United States, Kozaczewski said, the EU can play an even more
important role in the Middle East.
ASHE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/CE, EUR/ERA, AND EUR/SCE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/03/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM EUN ZL IS PK CG TU PL
SUBJECT: GAERC - POLISH VIEWS ON DECEMBER 8-9 EU FOREIGN
MINISTERS MEETING
REF: A. STATE 127023
B. STOCKHOLM 792
C. BRUSSELS 1808
Classified By: POLITICAL COUNSELOR DANIEL SAINZ FOR REASONS 1.4 (B)
AND (D)
1. (C) SUMMARY: Poland is "90 percent satisfied" with the EU
Commission's report on the Eastern Partnership, despite the
fact that the Commission failed to appoint a Special
Coordinator for the project and had committed only 400
million euros, 200 million less than the sum originally
proposed by Poland and Sweden. Poland is pleased with
Serbia's increasingly constructive stance on Kosovo. Poland
and other EU Member States are concerned that internal
tensions in Bosnia could have dangerous implications for the
entire Balkans region. Poland will push for strong language
in support of reconciliation between Pakistan and India.
Poland's views on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process are
fully in line with U.S. views, and Poland will support
HighRep Solana's call for the EU to "upgrade relations" with
Israel. END SUMMARY.
EASTERN PARTNERSHIP
2. (C) MFA European Correspondent Cyryl Kozaczewski told us
Poland is "90 percent satisfied" with the EU Commission's
report on the Eastern Partnership. Poland had pressed the
Commission to appoint a Special Coordinator for the Eastern
Partnership, noting that the Commission point person was not
sufficiently "prominent" from Poland's perspective.
Kozaczewski also noted that the Commission had committed
approximately 400 million euros, much less than the 600
million euro sum originally proposed by Poland and Sweden.
Nonetheless, Poland is hopeful the Commission will make
additional funding available if it is needed. European
Council (December 11) Conclusions will mention the Eastern
Partnership as an initiative to be launched in 2009, either
at the March European Council meeting or at a special summit
hosted by the Czech Presidency (date TBA). Kozaczewski noted
that the biggest challenge still lies ahead, as the EU works
to identify and implement concrete projects to fulfill the
Partnership's goals.
WESTERN BALKANS
3. (C) Kozaczewski speculated that the GAERC discussion on
the Western Balkans would mainly focus on Serbia and Kosovo.
He said Poland is pleased with recent progress in Serbia.
Serbia's increasingly constructive stance on Kosovo is "very
promising -- let's hope they stay wise." Poland is
frustrated that Serbia had not been able to articulate
clearly its views on future prospects. Kozaczewski said the
major obstacle with Serbia is still cooperation with ICTY.
4. (C) Kozaczewski said Poland generally agreed with the
Commission's reports concerning progress on enlargement
priorities. Croatia has made "good progress" in recent
months, notwithstanding reservations on ICTY and the border
dispute with Slovenia. Kozaczewski said Poland was
disappointed with the report on Macedonia, adding that the
name dispute with Greece did not help matters. Poland, like
other EU Member States, is "preoccupied" with the fragile
situation in Bosnia. Poland hopes Bosnia can find ways to
overcome internal tensions, especially because they have
dangerous implications for stability in the region.
PAKISTAN
5. (C) Kozaczewski said Poland will push for strong language
in support of reconciliation between Pakistan and India, an
issue of even greater concern because both countries possess
nuclear weapons. We must convince the international
community, including China and Russia, to adopt a "crisis
management attitude" with respect to India and Pakistan, he
WARSAW 00001378 002 OF 002
stressed.
MIDDLE EAST
6. (C) Kozaczewski said Poland's views on Israeli-Palestinian
peace process are fully in line with U.S. views. Poland
strongly supports HighRep Solana's call for the EU to
"upgrade relations" with Israel. In cooperation with the
United States, Kozaczewski said, the EU can play an even more
important role in the Middle East.
ASHE