Identifier
Created
Classification
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09KHARTOUM759
2009-06-17 13:12:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Khartoum
Cable title:
QATARI AND CHINESE AMBASSADORS PRAISE USG DIPLOMATIC
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UNCLAS KHARTOUM 000759
DEPT FOR SE GRATION, S/USSES, AF A/S CARSON, AF/C
NSC FOR MGAVIN
DEPT PLS PASS TO USAID FOR AFR/SUDAN
ADDIS ABABA ALSO FOR USAU
CAIRO FOR CROWAN
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC PGOV PREL CASC KPKO SOCI AU UNSC SU
SUBJECT: QATARI AND CHINESE AMBASSADORS PRAISE USG DIPLOMATIC
EFFORTS IN SUDAN
UNCLAS KHARTOUM 000759
DEPT FOR SE GRATION, S/USSES, AF A/S CARSON, AF/C
NSC FOR MGAVIN
DEPT PLS PASS TO USAID FOR AFR/SUDAN
ADDIS ABABA ALSO FOR USAU
CAIRO FOR CROWAN
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC PGOV PREL CASC KPKO SOCI AU UNSC SU
SUBJECT: QATARI AND CHINESE AMBASSADORS PRAISE USG DIPLOMATIC
EFFORTS IN SUDAN
1. (SBU) During courtesy calls by Charge d'Affaires (CDA) Whitehead
June 16, the Qatari and Chinese Ambassadors both expressed strong
support for current U.S. diplomatic efforts in Sudan. Qatari
Ambassador to Sudan Ali Bin Hassan Al-Hammadi told CDA that USG
initiatives s to solve the problem of Darfur and facilitate CPA
implementation will give the U.S. "a good face in the region" and
greater respect in the Arab world. Al-Hammadi avoided addressing
specifics on the Doha peace talks on Darfur, but acknowledged that
all political forces, including traditional leaders and civil
society, should be incorporated in the Doha process.
2. (SBU) Chinese Ambassador Li Chengwen also praised current U.S.
diplomatic engagement. He told the CDA that "stability and
development should be most important above all considerations" in
Sudan. He said that many fear a return to full-scale war if the
South secedes. He argued that the North/South problem is "more
fundamental than Darfur." Chengwen called for greater focus on the
CPA and expressed support for the June 23 CPA Forum conference
hosted by U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan General Scott Gration,
noting that the Chinese Special Envoy to Sudan would attend.
Chengwen touted China's large contingents of peacekeepers in Sudan,
including 315 UNAMID engineers and 475 UNMIS
engineers/medics/specialists. In addition, he said China plans to
increase its development assistance to Darfur, as well as the size
of its diplomatic presence in Juba. (NOTE: A Chinese company
recently completed the new headquarters of the GOSS Legislature in
Juba. END NOTE).
3. (SBU) COMMENT: The Qataris are keen to facilitate a deal on
Darfur to raise their regional political profile, as well as to
secure their growing commercial interests in Sudan (primarily in
agricultural schemes for the moment.) The Chinese Ambassador's
comments on development and security reflect his country's primary
focus on economic interests rather than humanitarian concerns. END
COMMENT.
ASQUINO
DEPT FOR SE GRATION, S/USSES, AF A/S CARSON, AF/C
NSC FOR MGAVIN
DEPT PLS PASS TO USAID FOR AFR/SUDAN
ADDIS ABABA ALSO FOR USAU
CAIRO FOR CROWAN
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC PGOV PREL CASC KPKO SOCI AU UNSC SU
SUBJECT: QATARI AND CHINESE AMBASSADORS PRAISE USG DIPLOMATIC
EFFORTS IN SUDAN
1. (SBU) During courtesy calls by Charge d'Affaires (CDA) Whitehead
June 16, the Qatari and Chinese Ambassadors both expressed strong
support for current U.S. diplomatic efforts in Sudan. Qatari
Ambassador to Sudan Ali Bin Hassan Al-Hammadi told CDA that USG
initiatives s to solve the problem of Darfur and facilitate CPA
implementation will give the U.S. "a good face in the region" and
greater respect in the Arab world. Al-Hammadi avoided addressing
specifics on the Doha peace talks on Darfur, but acknowledged that
all political forces, including traditional leaders and civil
society, should be incorporated in the Doha process.
2. (SBU) Chinese Ambassador Li Chengwen also praised current U.S.
diplomatic engagement. He told the CDA that "stability and
development should be most important above all considerations" in
Sudan. He said that many fear a return to full-scale war if the
South secedes. He argued that the North/South problem is "more
fundamental than Darfur." Chengwen called for greater focus on the
CPA and expressed support for the June 23 CPA Forum conference
hosted by U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan General Scott Gration,
noting that the Chinese Special Envoy to Sudan would attend.
Chengwen touted China's large contingents of peacekeepers in Sudan,
including 315 UNAMID engineers and 475 UNMIS
engineers/medics/specialists. In addition, he said China plans to
increase its development assistance to Darfur, as well as the size
of its diplomatic presence in Juba. (NOTE: A Chinese company
recently completed the new headquarters of the GOSS Legislature in
Juba. END NOTE).
3. (SBU) COMMENT: The Qataris are keen to facilitate a deal on
Darfur to raise their regional political profile, as well as to
secure their growing commercial interests in Sudan (primarily in
agricultural schemes for the moment.) The Chinese Ambassador's
comments on development and security reflect his country's primary
focus on economic interests rather than humanitarian concerns. END
COMMENT.
ASQUINO