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09LONDON2359
2009-10-16 16:29:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy London
Cable title:
FAO BUDGET DEMARCHE RESULTS
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UNCLAS LONDON 002359
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SECSTATE PASS IO/HS JOHN TUMINARO AND KATHRYN RUSSELL, AND
IO/MPR MARY BLANCA RIOS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC EAGR EAID EFIN FAO KUNR UK UN
SUBJECT: FAO BUDGET DEMARCHE RESULTS
REF: SECSTATE 96467
UNCLAS LONDON 002359
SIPDIS
SECSTATE PASS IO/HS JOHN TUMINARO AND KATHRYN RUSSELL, AND
IO/MPR MARY BLANCA RIOS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC EAGR EAID EFIN FAO KUNR UK UN
SUBJECT: FAO BUDGET DEMARCHE RESULTS
REF: SECSTATE 96467
1. (U) Post delivered reftel talking points to relevant UK
officials, including the Foreign and Commonwealth's Office
(FCO) International Organisations Office.
2. (U) The UK confirms that they are "aiming for a Zero Real
Growth (ZRG) FAO budget settlement based on realistic cost
increases, additional efficiency savings, deferment of items
such as after-service medical care and with reform costs (the
IPA) fully integrated into assessed contributions, but
possibly as a separate assessed contribution to avoid
inflating the core budget." Although the UK would like to see
reform funded by efficiency savings, it is also aware that
that G-77 members would like to see efficiency savings
redirected towards the program budget. As such, some
compromises may be necessary.
3. (U) The UK continues to advocate that a reforming,
performing FAO will be able to attract increased voluntary
contributions to fund work streams.
4. (U) The FCO assured Post that UK offices in Rome are in
close contact with the U.S. mission and continue to work
closely toward shared goals.
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SIPDIS
SECSTATE PASS IO/HS JOHN TUMINARO AND KATHRYN RUSSELL, AND
IO/MPR MARY BLANCA RIOS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC EAGR EAID EFIN FAO KUNR UK UN
SUBJECT: FAO BUDGET DEMARCHE RESULTS
REF: SECSTATE 96467
1. (U) Post delivered reftel talking points to relevant UK
officials, including the Foreign and Commonwealth's Office
(FCO) International Organisations Office.
2. (U) The UK confirms that they are "aiming for a Zero Real
Growth (ZRG) FAO budget settlement based on realistic cost
increases, additional efficiency savings, deferment of items
such as after-service medical care and with reform costs (the
IPA) fully integrated into assessed contributions, but
possibly as a separate assessed contribution to avoid
inflating the core budget." Although the UK would like to see
reform funded by efficiency savings, it is also aware that
that G-77 members would like to see efficiency savings
redirected towards the program budget. As such, some
compromises may be necessary.
3. (U) The UK continues to advocate that a reforming,
performing FAO will be able to attract increased voluntary
contributions to fund work streams.
4. (U) The FCO assured Post that UK offices in Rome are in
close contact with the U.S. mission and continue to work
closely toward shared goals.
Visit London's Classified Website:
http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Unit ed_Kingdom
SUSMAN