Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09ABUDHABI873
2009-09-02 07:17:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Cable title:
UAE CROWN PRINCE INVITES SECRETARY CHU TO WFES
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UNCLAS ABU DHABI 000873
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/ARP AND OES/EGC (THOMPSON)
DOE FOR OFFICE OF AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EAST POLICY (ERICKSON)
AMMAN FOR ESTH HUB (BHALLA)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ENRG SENV KGHG AE
SUBJECT: UAE CROWN PRINCE INVITES SECRETARY CHU TO WFES
REF: ABU DHABI 715
UNCLAS ABU DHABI 000873
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/ARP AND OES/EGC (THOMPSON)
DOE FOR OFFICE OF AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EAST POLICY (ERICKSON)
AMMAN FOR ESTH HUB (BHALLA)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ENRG SENV KGHG AE
SUBJECT: UAE CROWN PRINCE INVITES SECRETARY CHU TO WFES
REF: ABU DHABI 715
1. (SBU) Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed (MbZ) invited
Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu to be a keynote speaker at the third
World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi January 18-21, 2010.
2. (SBU) On August 31, MbZ's office provided a copy of the official
invitation letter (text below) for Secretary Chu. Post forwarded
the scanned invitation to DOE.
3. (SBU) Comment: MbZ's letter followed a previous invitation from
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber
(reftel). MbZ, as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme
Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (but in effect, the Head of
Government),is responsible for the formulation of military,
security and economic policy for the federation. His personal
involvement in spearheading sustainable energy policy and organizing
the WFES speak to the priority the UAEG places on continued USG
participation. End Comment.
4. (SBU) Begin text of invitation letter:
June 8th, 2009
Dr. Steven Chu
Secretary of Energy
United States of America
I would like to begin by thanking you and the United States
government for the support you have extended the United Arab
Emirates during our successful bid to host the International
Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
As part of our commitment to finding new clean energy solutions to
the global energy requirements and in our efforts to help mitigate
the effects of climate change, the UAE has held, over the past two
years, The World Future Energy Summit; the premier platform for
sustainable future energy solutions.
As a wide-ranging and internationally recognised initiative, Masdar
is developing and deploying clean energy technologies with the aim
of establishing viable solutions for a sustainable future. As Abu
Dhabi's vehicle in addressing the challenges of climate change and
future energy security, the company has achieved great strides
through its investments in clean technologies and development of
renewable utilities.
Alongside Masdar, The World Future Energy Summit has attracted world
and industry leaders, policy makers and researchers to develop
actionable responses to future energy solutions, climate change and
sustainability.
In that light, I am delighted to invite you to participate as a
keynote speaker at our 3rd World Future Energy Summit on January 18
- 21, 2010 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Abu Dhabi is honored to host a distinguished panel of global leaders
gathered to share their knowledge and ideas with the veritable who's
who concerned with the future energy and environmental challenges we
face.
We believe that when the greatest minds from government, academia
and industry come together, seemingly overpowering challenges become
feasible. We believe that the World Future Energy Summit 2010 will
serve as a catalyst for the next generation of sustainable energy
solutions.
I trust you will join us this January to continue in our journey of
turning challenges into opportunities.
Sincerely,
Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan
End text.
OLSON
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/ARP AND OES/EGC (THOMPSON)
DOE FOR OFFICE OF AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EAST POLICY (ERICKSON)
AMMAN FOR ESTH HUB (BHALLA)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ENRG SENV KGHG AE
SUBJECT: UAE CROWN PRINCE INVITES SECRETARY CHU TO WFES
REF: ABU DHABI 715
1. (SBU) Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed (MbZ) invited
Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu to be a keynote speaker at the third
World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi January 18-21, 2010.
2. (SBU) On August 31, MbZ's office provided a copy of the official
invitation letter (text below) for Secretary Chu. Post forwarded
the scanned invitation to DOE.
3. (SBU) Comment: MbZ's letter followed a previous invitation from
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber
(reftel). MbZ, as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme
Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (but in effect, the Head of
Government),is responsible for the formulation of military,
security and economic policy for the federation. His personal
involvement in spearheading sustainable energy policy and organizing
the WFES speak to the priority the UAEG places on continued USG
participation. End Comment.
4. (SBU) Begin text of invitation letter:
June 8th, 2009
Dr. Steven Chu
Secretary of Energy
United States of America
I would like to begin by thanking you and the United States
government for the support you have extended the United Arab
Emirates during our successful bid to host the International
Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
As part of our commitment to finding new clean energy solutions to
the global energy requirements and in our efforts to help mitigate
the effects of climate change, the UAE has held, over the past two
years, The World Future Energy Summit; the premier platform for
sustainable future energy solutions.
As a wide-ranging and internationally recognised initiative, Masdar
is developing and deploying clean energy technologies with the aim
of establishing viable solutions for a sustainable future. As Abu
Dhabi's vehicle in addressing the challenges of climate change and
future energy security, the company has achieved great strides
through its investments in clean technologies and development of
renewable utilities.
Alongside Masdar, The World Future Energy Summit has attracted world
and industry leaders, policy makers and researchers to develop
actionable responses to future energy solutions, climate change and
sustainability.
In that light, I am delighted to invite you to participate as a
keynote speaker at our 3rd World Future Energy Summit on January 18
- 21, 2010 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Abu Dhabi is honored to host a distinguished panel of global leaders
gathered to share their knowledge and ideas with the veritable who's
who concerned with the future energy and environmental challenges we
face.
We believe that when the greatest minds from government, academia
and industry come together, seemingly overpowering challenges become
feasible. We believe that the World Future Energy Summit 2010 will
serve as a catalyst for the next generation of sustainable energy
solutions.
I trust you will join us this January to continue in our journey of
turning challenges into opportunities.
Sincerely,
Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan
End text.
OLSON