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09BUDAPEST666
2009-09-11 16:07:00
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Embassy Budapest
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ON THE SAME PAGE: HUNGARY'S SUPPORTS KEY US GOALS
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UNCLAS BUDAPEST 000666
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CE JAMIE LAMORE, OI/RHS COLEEN NEVILLE AND AMY
OSTERMEIER, DRL/MLGA LYNN SICADE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL UNHRC EU HU
SUBJECT: ON THE SAME PAGE: HUNGARY'S SUPPORTS KEY US GOALS
FOR 12TH SESSION OF THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: SECSTATE 93374
UNCLAS BUDAPEST 000666
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CE JAMIE LAMORE, OI/RHS COLEEN NEVILLE AND AMY
OSTERMEIER, DRL/MLGA LYNN SICADE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL UNHRC EU HU
SUBJECT: ON THE SAME PAGE: HUNGARY'S SUPPORTS KEY US GOALS
FOR 12TH SESSION OF THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: SECSTATE 93374
1. On September 10, POLOFF delivered the demarche points to
Krisztina Kovacs, the International Organizations and Human
Rights Desk Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Hungary, by and large, concurs with all of our key goals for
this Human Right Council's (HRC) session and solicits our
support for resolutions they are sponsoring.
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2. Anticipating that the U.S. will successfully draft an
acceptable and balanced text, Kovacs affirmed Hungary's
support for the freedom of expression resolution. Kovacs
explained that Hungary strongly supported a previous
resolution on freedom of expression that was considered
during the June 2009 session, subsequently tabled by Canada.
3. Kovacs also confirmed Hungary's support for both the
continuation of the special procedural mandates for Somalia,
Cambodia and Burundi and the resolution to combat
discriminatory laws against women sponsored by Columbia and
Mexico.
4. Hungary shares our concerns about the Russian-sponsored
traditional values resolution, fearing that questions on
cultural relativism may surface during the debate. The
Hungarians plan to request clarification of this resolution.
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Hungary's Agenda
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5. Hungary's first focus is to shore up 40-50 co-sponsors for
its resolution to enlarge the focus of cooperation for all
bodies of the United Nations human rights system including
the peace keeping elements. Kovacs welcomed U.S.
participation in the negotiations next week. Secondly,
Hungary seeks to extend the mandate concerning the
independence and impartiality of the judiciary.
6. On September 17, Hungary will host a side event on their
proposed Budapest Center for the International Prevention of
Genocide and Mass Atrocities. This proposal is based on a
June 2009 feasibility study completed by the Hungarian MFA.
Panelists will include the High Commissioner for Human
Rights, the President of the Human Rights Counsel, various
ambassadors, reporters and experts from all regions. The
purpose of the center is to elaborate on the early warning
protocol for countries, regions and specific institutions to
prevent genocide and mass atrocities.
7. Kovacs stated that Hungary welcomes the U.S.'s presence on
the HRC because, "It is good for like-minded countries to
have support from inside of the Council."
LEVINE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CE JAMIE LAMORE, OI/RHS COLEEN NEVILLE AND AMY
OSTERMEIER, DRL/MLGA LYNN SICADE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL UNHRC EU HU
SUBJECT: ON THE SAME PAGE: HUNGARY'S SUPPORTS KEY US GOALS
FOR 12TH SESSION OF THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: SECSTATE 93374
1. On September 10, POLOFF delivered the demarche points to
Krisztina Kovacs, the International Organizations and Human
Rights Desk Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Hungary, by and large, concurs with all of our key goals for
this Human Right Council's (HRC) session and solicits our
support for resolutions they are sponsoring.
--------------
On the Same Page
--------------
2. Anticipating that the U.S. will successfully draft an
acceptable and balanced text, Kovacs affirmed Hungary's
support for the freedom of expression resolution. Kovacs
explained that Hungary strongly supported a previous
resolution on freedom of expression that was considered
during the June 2009 session, subsequently tabled by Canada.
3. Kovacs also confirmed Hungary's support for both the
continuation of the special procedural mandates for Somalia,
Cambodia and Burundi and the resolution to combat
discriminatory laws against women sponsored by Columbia and
Mexico.
4. Hungary shares our concerns about the Russian-sponsored
traditional values resolution, fearing that questions on
cultural relativism may surface during the debate. The
Hungarians plan to request clarification of this resolution.
--------------
Hungary's Agenda
--------------
5. Hungary's first focus is to shore up 40-50 co-sponsors for
its resolution to enlarge the focus of cooperation for all
bodies of the United Nations human rights system including
the peace keeping elements. Kovacs welcomed U.S.
participation in the negotiations next week. Secondly,
Hungary seeks to extend the mandate concerning the
independence and impartiality of the judiciary.
6. On September 17, Hungary will host a side event on their
proposed Budapest Center for the International Prevention of
Genocide and Mass Atrocities. This proposal is based on a
June 2009 feasibility study completed by the Hungarian MFA.
Panelists will include the High Commissioner for Human
Rights, the President of the Human Rights Counsel, various
ambassadors, reporters and experts from all regions. The
purpose of the center is to elaborate on the early warning
protocol for countries, regions and specific institutions to
prevent genocide and mass atrocities.
7. Kovacs stated that Hungary welcomes the U.S.'s presence on
the HRC because, "It is good for like-minded countries to
have support from inside of the Council."
LEVINE