Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09BRASILIA518
2009-04-27 20:51:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Brasilia
Cable title:
BRAZILIAN MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS CLARIFIES
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BRASILIA 000518
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/SCE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/27/2019
TAGS: PREL BR AORC
SUBJECT: BRAZILIAN MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS CLARIFIES
POSITION ON KOSOVO ICJ CASE
REF: A. STATE 29385
B. BRASILIA 412
C. ERATH-SHIRATORI E-MAIL
Classified By: DCM Lisa Kubiske. Reason: 1.5 (D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L BRASILIA 000518
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/SCE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/27/2019
TAGS: PREL BR AORC
SUBJECT: BRAZILIAN MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS CLARIFIES
POSITION ON KOSOVO ICJ CASE
REF: A. STATE 29385
B. BRASILIA 412
C. ERATH-SHIRATORI E-MAIL
Classified By: DCM Lisa Kubiske. Reason: 1.5 (D)
1. (C) Following up on reports that Brazil submitted on
opinion to the ICJ on Serbia's request that Kosovo's
declaration of independence be regarded as illegal, POLOFF
contacted Elizabeth-Sophie Mazzella, Director for Eastern
Europe at the Ministry for External Relations (MRE).
Mazzella explained Brazil's position as supporting UNSCR 1244
and the process it established. Mazzella said specifically
that Brazil did not support Serbian claims of illegality, but
was concerned that the UN resolution be respected. Although
poloff noted that UN representative Ahtisaari and many
governments had recognized Kosovo independence as being
consistent with 1244, Mazzella said Brazil was not yet ready
to make such a determination and would not until there was a
"UN decision," i.e. a Security Council Resolution.
2. (C) Mazzella also commented that Serbian Foreign
Minister Jeremic had impressed his Brazilian counterparts
favorably during his recent visit to Rio de Janeiro. Jeremic
had, she said, been eloquent in stating Serbia's case and had
impressed the Brazilians with his commitment to a European
future. She noted that the slower pace of EU integration for
Serbia would negatively impact not only Serbia's development
but further recognition of Kosovo independence.
Minimize considered
SOBEL
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/SCE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/27/2019
TAGS: PREL BR AORC
SUBJECT: BRAZILIAN MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS CLARIFIES
POSITION ON KOSOVO ICJ CASE
REF: A. STATE 29385
B. BRASILIA 412
C. ERATH-SHIRATORI E-MAIL
Classified By: DCM Lisa Kubiske. Reason: 1.5 (D)
1. (C) Following up on reports that Brazil submitted on
opinion to the ICJ on Serbia's request that Kosovo's
declaration of independence be regarded as illegal, POLOFF
contacted Elizabeth-Sophie Mazzella, Director for Eastern
Europe at the Ministry for External Relations (MRE).
Mazzella explained Brazil's position as supporting UNSCR 1244
and the process it established. Mazzella said specifically
that Brazil did not support Serbian claims of illegality, but
was concerned that the UN resolution be respected. Although
poloff noted that UN representative Ahtisaari and many
governments had recognized Kosovo independence as being
consistent with 1244, Mazzella said Brazil was not yet ready
to make such a determination and would not until there was a
"UN decision," i.e. a Security Council Resolution.
2. (C) Mazzella also commented that Serbian Foreign
Minister Jeremic had impressed his Brazilian counterparts
favorably during his recent visit to Rio de Janeiro. Jeremic
had, she said, been eloquent in stating Serbia's case and had
impressed the Brazilians with his commitment to a European
future. She noted that the slower pace of EU integration for
Serbia would negatively impact not only Serbia's development
but further recognition of Kosovo independence.
Minimize considered
SOBEL