Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09KIGALI394
2009-07-02 12:01:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kigali
Cable title:
RWANDA: IMPLEMENTING SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
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UNCLAS KIGALI 000394
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN, IO, USUN, AND T
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PARM KNNP PREL RW
SUBJECT: RWANDA: IMPLEMENTING SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
1874
REF: A. STATE 65483
B. STATE 66250
(SBU) Pol/Econ Counselor delivered reftel A demarche to
Joseph Kabakeza, Director General for Bilateral and
Multilateral Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(mission subsequently delivered reftel B non-paper, also).
Kabakeza acknowledged the importance of properly implementing
1874's measures to prevent North Korean transfer of nuclear,
ballistic and other materials. While noting that Rwanda had
no seaports, and only a limited number of flights through its
international airport in Kigali, Kabakeza said that
comprehensive port security was essential in preventing a
variety of illicit activity. From North Korean contraband
shipments, to narco-trafficking, to terrorist inroads, "it's
important" to be vigilant, he said.
SYMINGTON
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR ISN, IO, USUN, AND T
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PARM KNNP PREL RW
SUBJECT: RWANDA: IMPLEMENTING SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
1874
REF: A. STATE 65483
B. STATE 66250
(SBU) Pol/Econ Counselor delivered reftel A demarche to
Joseph Kabakeza, Director General for Bilateral and
Multilateral Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(mission subsequently delivered reftel B non-paper, also).
Kabakeza acknowledged the importance of properly implementing
1874's measures to prevent North Korean transfer of nuclear,
ballistic and other materials. While noting that Rwanda had
no seaports, and only a limited number of flights through its
international airport in Kigali, Kabakeza said that
comprehensive port security was essential in preventing a
variety of illicit activity. From North Korean contraband
shipments, to narco-trafficking, to terrorist inroads, "it's
important" to be vigilant, he said.
SYMINGTON