Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09BERN341
2009-08-14 14:53:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Bern
Cable title:
SWITZERLAND EXPECTS TO ATTEND G-8 BMENA FORUM FOR
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UNCLAS BERN 000341
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/PI (A.B.ALLARD) AND EUR/CE (Y.SAINT-ANDRE)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON PREL KMPI KPAO KDEM SZ
SUBJECT: SWITZERLAND EXPECTS TO ATTEND G-8 BMENA FORUM FOR
THE FUTURE AND PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES
REF: STATE 82753
UNCLAS BERN 000341
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/PI (A.B.ALLARD) AND EUR/CE (Y.SAINT-ANDRE)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON PREL KMPI KPAO KDEM SZ
SUBJECT: SWITZERLAND EXPECTS TO ATTEND G-8 BMENA FORUM FOR
THE FUTURE AND PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES
REF: STATE 82753
1. (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel message on August 14 to
Rascha Osman, Deputy Regional Coordinator for the Middle East
at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). Osman
reiterated Switzerland's support for the BMENA Forum for the
Future (FfF) and confirmed that the GoS will participate in
the FfF and preparatory workshops. She said that Swiss
participation in Marrakech probably will be at the deputy
minister level, noting that FDFA State Secretary Michael
Ambuehl (deputy to FM Calmy-Rey) already has the November
meeting on his schedule. Osman commented that participation
in past FfF meetings generally had been at the deputy
minister level. She said that Swiss participation in the
preparatory workshops most likely would be via
representatives from the corresponding Swiss embassies, due
to FDFA budgetary and staff constraints.
2. (SBU) Osman asked about the level of USG representation at
the FfF. Poloff deployed reftel para 4 guidance. Osman
remarked that the FDFA staff still planned to consult with FM
Calmy-Rey regarding whether she wants to attend the Marrakech
meeting, and that knowing the level of USG participation
might affect the final decision on the level of Swiss
participation. Osman said that she therefore would be
grateful for confirmation regarding USG participation as soon
as that information can be shared.
CARTER
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/PI (A.B.ALLARD) AND EUR/CE (Y.SAINT-ANDRE)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON PREL KMPI KPAO KDEM SZ
SUBJECT: SWITZERLAND EXPECTS TO ATTEND G-8 BMENA FORUM FOR
THE FUTURE AND PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES
REF: STATE 82753
1. (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel message on August 14 to
Rascha Osman, Deputy Regional Coordinator for the Middle East
at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). Osman
reiterated Switzerland's support for the BMENA Forum for the
Future (FfF) and confirmed that the GoS will participate in
the FfF and preparatory workshops. She said that Swiss
participation in Marrakech probably will be at the deputy
minister level, noting that FDFA State Secretary Michael
Ambuehl (deputy to FM Calmy-Rey) already has the November
meeting on his schedule. Osman commented that participation
in past FfF meetings generally had been at the deputy
minister level. She said that Swiss participation in the
preparatory workshops most likely would be via
representatives from the corresponding Swiss embassies, due
to FDFA budgetary and staff constraints.
2. (SBU) Osman asked about the level of USG representation at
the FfF. Poloff deployed reftel para 4 guidance. Osman
remarked that the FDFA staff still planned to consult with FM
Calmy-Rey regarding whether she wants to attend the Marrakech
meeting, and that knowing the level of USG participation
might affect the final decision on the level of Swiss
participation. Osman said that she therefore would be
grateful for confirmation regarding USG participation as soon
as that information can be shared.
CARTER