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09BISHKEK691
2009-06-25 10:47:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Bishkek
Cable title:
MANAS UPDATE: KYRGYZ PARLIAMENT RATIFIES
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BISHKEK 000691
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA - PDAS MOON AND DAS KROL
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/25/2019
TAGS: PGOV PREL MARR MOPS KG
SUBJECT: MANAS UPDATE: KYRGYZ PARLIAMENT RATIFIES
AGREEMENTS
REF: A. BISHKEK 674
B. BISHKEK 667
C. BISHKEK 650
D. BISHKEK 599
Classified By: Charge d'Affaires Lee Litzenberger, Reasons 1.4 (b) and
(d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L BISHKEK 000691
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA - PDAS MOON AND DAS KROL
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/25/2019
TAGS: PGOV PREL MARR MOPS KG
SUBJECT: MANAS UPDATE: KYRGYZ PARLIAMENT RATIFIES
AGREEMENTS
REF: A. BISHKEK 674
B. BISHKEK 667
C. BISHKEK 650
D. BISHKEK 599
Classified By: Charge d'Affaires Lee Litzenberger, Reasons 1.4 (b) and
(d).
1. (SBU) On June 25, the Kyrgyz Parliament ratified the Manas
Transit Center agreements. Seventy-five deputies voted in
favor, and five abstained. The vote followed a lengthy
debate, during which Foreign Minister Sarbayev faced
sometimes sharp questioning from the deputies. The debate
was broadcast live on radio. The law on ratification will
next go to President Bakiyev for signature.
2. (U) Speaking before Parliament, Sarbayev argued that the
agreements were in Kyrgyzstan's national interest. He said
that the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and
Pakistan could affect security in Central Asia, and the new
agreements would provide support to coalition forces fighting
against international terrorism in Afghanistan. Sarbayev
outlined the financial arrangements in the agreements,
including the $60 million annually for access to Manas, $36.6
million for construction of a new parking ramp, and $30
million for an air navigation system. Sarbayev also informed
the deputies about the separate U.S. pledges to fund a $20
million joint economic development fund, $21.5 million in
additional counter-narcotics assistance, and $10 million in
additional counter-terrorism assistance.
3. (C) Responding to a question about timing of the
negotiations, Sarbayev indicated that the negotiations with
the U.S. had started last week. The copies of the agreements
sent to Parliament indicated that the agreements had been
signed June 22. Some deputies grumbled that the U.S. had
shown a lack of respect by having the Ambassador sign (rather
than a cabinet-level official),while from the Kyrgyz side
the Foreign Minister had signed.
4. (C) Comment: Parliament's overwhelming approval is a very
positive signal. To this point, events have unfolded as
Sarbayev had said they would. Late afternoon on June 25, the
President's Foreign Policy Advisor Moldogaziyev told the
Charge that he expected President Bakiyev to sign the law
ratifying the agreements once it is delivered from
Parliament. He could not, however, confirm press reports
that the law had been conveyed to the Kyrgyz White House.
LITZENBERGER
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA - PDAS MOON AND DAS KROL
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/25/2019
TAGS: PGOV PREL MARR MOPS KG
SUBJECT: MANAS UPDATE: KYRGYZ PARLIAMENT RATIFIES
AGREEMENTS
REF: A. BISHKEK 674
B. BISHKEK 667
C. BISHKEK 650
D. BISHKEK 599
Classified By: Charge d'Affaires Lee Litzenberger, Reasons 1.4 (b) and
(d).
1. (SBU) On June 25, the Kyrgyz Parliament ratified the Manas
Transit Center agreements. Seventy-five deputies voted in
favor, and five abstained. The vote followed a lengthy
debate, during which Foreign Minister Sarbayev faced
sometimes sharp questioning from the deputies. The debate
was broadcast live on radio. The law on ratification will
next go to President Bakiyev for signature.
2. (U) Speaking before Parliament, Sarbayev argued that the
agreements were in Kyrgyzstan's national interest. He said
that the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and
Pakistan could affect security in Central Asia, and the new
agreements would provide support to coalition forces fighting
against international terrorism in Afghanistan. Sarbayev
outlined the financial arrangements in the agreements,
including the $60 million annually for access to Manas, $36.6
million for construction of a new parking ramp, and $30
million for an air navigation system. Sarbayev also informed
the deputies about the separate U.S. pledges to fund a $20
million joint economic development fund, $21.5 million in
additional counter-narcotics assistance, and $10 million in
additional counter-terrorism assistance.
3. (C) Responding to a question about timing of the
negotiations, Sarbayev indicated that the negotiations with
the U.S. had started last week. The copies of the agreements
sent to Parliament indicated that the agreements had been
signed June 22. Some deputies grumbled that the U.S. had
shown a lack of respect by having the Ambassador sign (rather
than a cabinet-level official),while from the Kyrgyz side
the Foreign Minister had signed.
4. (C) Comment: Parliament's overwhelming approval is a very
positive signal. To this point, events have unfolded as
Sarbayev had said they would. Late afternoon on June 25, the
President's Foreign Policy Advisor Moldogaziyev told the
Charge that he expected President Bakiyev to sign the law
ratifying the agreements once it is delivered from
Parliament. He could not, however, confirm press reports
that the law had been conveyed to the Kyrgyz White House.
LITZENBERGER