Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09ABUDHABI893
2009-09-09 08:43:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Cable title:  

ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO UAE

Tags:  PREL GCC UNGA KWGB KPAL SO AL AE 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 000893 

SIPDIS

NEA/RA FOR MICHELLE CLOUD

E.O. 12958: 09/08/2019
TAGS: PREL GCC UNGA KWGB KPAL SO AL AE
SUBJECT: ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO UAE

CLASSIFIED BY CHARGE D' AFFAIRES DOUGLAS GREENE FOR REASONS 1.4 B AND

D.

REF STATE 92629

C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 000893

SIPDIS

NEA/RA FOR MICHELLE CLOUD

E.O. 12958: 09/08/2019
TAGS: PREL GCC UNGA KWGB KPAL SO AL AE
SUBJECT: ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO UAE

CLASSIFIED BY CHARGE D' AFFAIRES DOUGLAS GREENE FOR REASONS 1.4 B AND

D.

REF STATE 92629


1. (C) CDA Delivered reftel demarche to Assistant Minister for
Political Affairs Tariq Hamdan on September 8. Hamdan discussed the
spectrum of regional issues of joint interest, but did not indicate
what the UAE was prepared to offer in terms of financial
contributions or specific diplomatic initiatives it might support in
the context of the upcoming Arab League Ministerial.


2. (C) On Somalia, Hamdan said that the UAEG position corresponded
with that of the USG, and indicated that Foreign Minister Abdullah
bin Zayed al Nahyan would seek to push the Arab League in a positive
direction at the September 9-10 meeting. Hamdan also asked what
countries have Somali populations which aid al Shabaab.


3. (C) Hamdan reiterated the UAE's strong support for the Palestinian
Authority under the leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas.

GREENE