Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09BEIJING2110
2009-07-23 10:14:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:
PRC SUPPORTIVE BUT VAGUE ON ADDITIONAL
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 002110
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR S/SRAP - KAREN HANRAHAN, SCA/A - ARIELLA VIEHE,
AND EUR/RPM - AARON COPE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/23/2029
TAGS: PREL PGOV ECON EAID PTER CH AF
SUBJECT: PRC SUPPORTIVE BUT VAGUE ON ADDITIONAL
CONTRIBUTIONS TO AFGHANISTAN
REF: SECSTATE 74362
Classified By: Deputy Political Section Chief Ben Moeling.
Reason 1.4 (c).
C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 002110
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR S/SRAP - KAREN HANRAHAN, SCA/A - ARIELLA VIEHE,
AND EUR/RPM - AARON COPE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/23/2029
TAGS: PREL PGOV ECON EAID PTER CH AF
SUBJECT: PRC SUPPORTIVE BUT VAGUE ON ADDITIONAL
CONTRIBUTIONS TO AFGHANISTAN
REF: SECSTATE 74362
Classified By: Deputy Political Section Chief Ben Moeling.
Reason 1.4 (c).
1. (C) On July 21, POLOFF conveyed to MFA Asian Affairs
Department, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh Division
Desk Officer Hou Yanqi reftel points on enhanced civilian and
military contributions to Afghanistan following the August 20
presidential election. Econoff also delivered reftel points
to Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Department of Aid to Foreign
Countries official Wang Li July 23.
2. (C) Hou said that peace and stability in Afghanistan were
crucial for peace in the region. She stressed the importance
for China of maintaining "neighborly" relationship with
Afghanistan, adding that China appreciates U.S. efforts to
improve the situation in Afghanistan. China has paid close
attention to the election in Afghanistan and has attended all
international meetings related to Afghanistan, she said. Hou
stated that China had provided civilian support and funding
to Afghanistan through bilateral channels, and will continue
to contribute. According to Hou, since 2002 China had
provided $180 million to Afghanistan for projects related to
education, hospitals, road and infrastructure, land mine
clearance, and agriculture. Hou said China will continue to
monitor the situation in Afghanistan and contribute where
possible.
3. (C) Hou said that China hoped the upcoming presidential
election would be secure and trouble-free. Regardless of the
election result, China would seek engagement with the new
government to maintain positive influence with Afghanistan.
Also, given the multi-ethnic nature Afghanistan's society,
the new government would face the challenge of unifying these
groups in order to fully represent the country, Hou said.
GOLDBERG
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR S/SRAP - KAREN HANRAHAN, SCA/A - ARIELLA VIEHE,
AND EUR/RPM - AARON COPE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/23/2029
TAGS: PREL PGOV ECON EAID PTER CH AF
SUBJECT: PRC SUPPORTIVE BUT VAGUE ON ADDITIONAL
CONTRIBUTIONS TO AFGHANISTAN
REF: SECSTATE 74362
Classified By: Deputy Political Section Chief Ben Moeling.
Reason 1.4 (c).
1. (C) On July 21, POLOFF conveyed to MFA Asian Affairs
Department, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh Division
Desk Officer Hou Yanqi reftel points on enhanced civilian and
military contributions to Afghanistan following the August 20
presidential election. Econoff also delivered reftel points
to Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Department of Aid to Foreign
Countries official Wang Li July 23.
2. (C) Hou said that peace and stability in Afghanistan were
crucial for peace in the region. She stressed the importance
for China of maintaining "neighborly" relationship with
Afghanistan, adding that China appreciates U.S. efforts to
improve the situation in Afghanistan. China has paid close
attention to the election in Afghanistan and has attended all
international meetings related to Afghanistan, she said. Hou
stated that China had provided civilian support and funding
to Afghanistan through bilateral channels, and will continue
to contribute. According to Hou, since 2002 China had
provided $180 million to Afghanistan for projects related to
education, hospitals, road and infrastructure, land mine
clearance, and agriculture. Hou said China will continue to
monitor the situation in Afghanistan and contribute where
possible.
3. (C) Hou said that China hoped the upcoming presidential
election would be secure and trouble-free. Regardless of the
election result, China would seek engagement with the new
government to maintain positive influence with Afghanistan.
Also, given the multi-ethnic nature Afghanistan's society,
the new government would face the challenge of unifying these
groups in order to fully represent the country, Hou said.
GOLDBERG