Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09KUALALUMPUR496
2009-06-19 01:00:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Cable title:
DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IAEA REPORTS ON IRAN AND SYRIA
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KUALA LUMPUR 000496
SIPDIS
FOR EAP/MTS AND ISN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/18/2019
TAGS: PREL KNNP PARM IAEA MNUC IR SYR TRGY MY
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IAEA REPORTS ON IRAN AND SYRIA
REF: A. STATE 60334 -- IAEA REPORTS ON IRAN AND SYRIA
B. KUALA LUMPUR 484 -- CHARGE MEETS WITH ACTING MFA
SECRETARY GENERAL
Classified By: Political Counselor Mark D. Clark for reasons 1.4 b and
d.
C O N F I D E N T I A L KUALA LUMPUR 000496
SIPDIS
FOR EAP/MTS AND ISN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/18/2019
TAGS: PREL KNNP PARM IAEA MNUC IR SYR TRGY MY
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IAEA REPORTS ON IRAN AND SYRIA
REF: A. STATE 60334 -- IAEA REPORTS ON IRAN AND SYRIA
B. KUALA LUMPUR 484 -- CHARGE MEETS WITH ACTING MFA
SECRETARY GENERAL
Classified By: Political Counselor Mark D. Clark for reasons 1.4 b and
d.
1. (C) Charge met with MFA Acting Secretary General Zainol
Abidin on June 9 (ref B) and raised the latest IAEA report on
Iran's lack of cooperation on its nuclear program in defiance
of the international community. The Charge urged Malaysia to
push for Iran's compliance with its international obligations
and recalled President Obama's statements that peaceful uses
of nuclear technology entail responsibilities as well.
Zainol said there should not be limits on a country's
peaceful use of nuclear technology as long as it abides by
international rules, and emphasized Malaysia's
"straightforward" support of total nuclear disarmament.
2. (SBU) Poloff spoke with Shazryll Zahiran, Principal
Assistant Secretary in the MFA,s Disarmament and
Non-Proliferation Section, regarding the reftel IAEA reports
on June 15. Shazryll informed Poloff that his government is
still reviewing the IAEA's reports, but hopes to have a
response soon. Any response, Shazryll noted, will be
released by their mission in Vienna. Post will forward any
additional information we receive.
RAPSON
SIPDIS
FOR EAP/MTS AND ISN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/18/2019
TAGS: PREL KNNP PARM IAEA MNUC IR SYR TRGY MY
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IAEA REPORTS ON IRAN AND SYRIA
REF: A. STATE 60334 -- IAEA REPORTS ON IRAN AND SYRIA
B. KUALA LUMPUR 484 -- CHARGE MEETS WITH ACTING MFA
SECRETARY GENERAL
Classified By: Political Counselor Mark D. Clark for reasons 1.4 b and
d.
1. (C) Charge met with MFA Acting Secretary General Zainol
Abidin on June 9 (ref B) and raised the latest IAEA report on
Iran's lack of cooperation on its nuclear program in defiance
of the international community. The Charge urged Malaysia to
push for Iran's compliance with its international obligations
and recalled President Obama's statements that peaceful uses
of nuclear technology entail responsibilities as well.
Zainol said there should not be limits on a country's
peaceful use of nuclear technology as long as it abides by
international rules, and emphasized Malaysia's
"straightforward" support of total nuclear disarmament.
2. (SBU) Poloff spoke with Shazryll Zahiran, Principal
Assistant Secretary in the MFA,s Disarmament and
Non-Proliferation Section, regarding the reftel IAEA reports
on June 15. Shazryll informed Poloff that his government is
still reviewing the IAEA's reports, but hopes to have a
response soon. Any response, Shazryll noted, will be
released by their mission in Vienna. Post will forward any
additional information we receive.
RAPSON