Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09KABUL1477
2009-06-09 16:51:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kabul
Cable title:
UPPER HOUSE SPEAKER MOJADDEDI PRESSING KARZAI FOR
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UNCLAS KABUL 001477
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL AF
SUBJECT: UPPER HOUSE SPEAKER MOJADDEDI PRESSING KARZAI FOR
SUBSTANTIVE PLEDGE IN EXCHANGE FOR SUPPORT
UNCLAS KABUL 001477
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL AF
SUBJECT: UPPER HOUSE SPEAKER MOJADDEDI PRESSING KARZAI FOR
SUBSTANTIVE PLEDGE IN EXCHANGE FOR SUPPORT
1. During Ambassador Eickenberry's June 9 courtesy call,
Upper House Speaker Mojaddedi conceded President Karzai was
the only viable presidential candidate but had many flaws.
Neither Abdullah Abdullah nor Ashraf Ghani have the
personality or capacity to govern, Mojaddedi claimed.
However, Mojadeddi has told Karzai he would only support the
latter's presidential bid if Karzai made a contract with the
people to take certain actions and not repeat past mistakes.
Mojaddedi has asked for a written committment to this pledge.
Karzai has not yet delivered, but recently told Mojaddedi he
was preparing the document.
2. President Obama's speech greatly impressed Mojadeddi, and
he has sent Obama a letter thanking him for his support. The
Upper House MPs present also approved of the speech.
Mojaddedi's aide declared that any Afghans have read the
speech, as media outlets had widely disseminated the speech
in Dari (most likely sourced from distribution by Embassy
Kabul's public affairs section).
3. Recently returned from an eight-hour spinal surgery in
Turkey, Mojadeddi appeared weak, but said he was not in pain.
"I am too old and sick to do a proper job for the country.
However, I am trying and still can influence others in the
right direction."
EIKENBERRY
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL AF
SUBJECT: UPPER HOUSE SPEAKER MOJADDEDI PRESSING KARZAI FOR
SUBSTANTIVE PLEDGE IN EXCHANGE FOR SUPPORT
1. During Ambassador Eickenberry's June 9 courtesy call,
Upper House Speaker Mojaddedi conceded President Karzai was
the only viable presidential candidate but had many flaws.
Neither Abdullah Abdullah nor Ashraf Ghani have the
personality or capacity to govern, Mojaddedi claimed.
However, Mojadeddi has told Karzai he would only support the
latter's presidential bid if Karzai made a contract with the
people to take certain actions and not repeat past mistakes.
Mojaddedi has asked for a written committment to this pledge.
Karzai has not yet delivered, but recently told Mojaddedi he
was preparing the document.
2. President Obama's speech greatly impressed Mojadeddi, and
he has sent Obama a letter thanking him for his support. The
Upper House MPs present also approved of the speech.
Mojaddedi's aide declared that any Afghans have read the
speech, as media outlets had widely disseminated the speech
in Dari (most likely sourced from distribution by Embassy
Kabul's public affairs section).
3. Recently returned from an eight-hour spinal surgery in
Turkey, Mojadeddi appeared weak, but said he was not in pain.
"I am too old and sick to do a proper job for the country.
However, I am trying and still can influence others in the
right direction."
EIKENBERRY