Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09MADRID212
2009-02-27 08:54:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Madrid
Cable title:
SPAIN: SUPPORT FOR AMISOM AND SOMALI SECURITY
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MADRID 000212
SIPDIS
AF/RSA (COL. MIKE SKARDON)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/27/2019
TAGS: KPKO PGOV PREL SP SO
SUBJECT: SPAIN: SUPPORT FOR AMISOM AND SOMALI SECURITY
SECTOR REFORM
REF: A. SECSTATE 17205
B. 08MADRID982
C. 08MADRID792
Classified By: ADCM William H. Duncan for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L MADRID 000212
SIPDIS
AF/RSA (COL. MIKE SKARDON)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/27/2019
TAGS: KPKO PGOV PREL SP SO
SUBJECT: SPAIN: SUPPORT FOR AMISOM AND SOMALI SECURITY
SECTOR REFORM
REF: A. SECSTATE 17205
B. 08MADRID982
C. 08MADRID792
Classified By: ADCM William H. Duncan for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) POLOFF delivered reftel a demarche to Spanish MFA
Subdirector General for Sub-Saharan Africa Guillermo Lopez
MacLellan February 25. Lopez agreed that the convergence of
recent, positive developments creates an window of
opportunity within which support for Somalia is critical. He
said that GOS officials met with TFG President Sheikh Sharif
Sheikh Ahmed in early February at the African Union Summit in
Addis Ababa, and reiterated Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs Lossada's announcement at the summit of Spain's 10
million euro contribution to the AU, the first payment of FM
Moratinos' 2008 commitment to give 30 million euros over a
three-year period. Lopez reiterated Spain's commitment to
the Somali peace process and said that the GOS understands
the importance of a "Somali-led process." Although he could
not speak directly to additional support for AMISOM, stating
that Spain is studying the most appropriate mechanism through
which to provide support, Lopez opined that security is the
primary problem in Somalia and that development of and
support for loyal security forces is key. Lopez indicated
that Spain is very much interested in collaborating with the
United States on this issue.
2. (C) Comment: Spain has consistently supported Somalia's
peace process, calling on the EU time and time again to
coordinate with the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM)
(reftel b) and fulfill its commitment of support for Somali
security forces via payment of salaries (reftel c). Post
anticipates a more detailed discussion of this issue with
Lopez next week and will report findings septel.
CHACON
SIPDIS
AF/RSA (COL. MIKE SKARDON)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/27/2019
TAGS: KPKO PGOV PREL SP SO
SUBJECT: SPAIN: SUPPORT FOR AMISOM AND SOMALI SECURITY
SECTOR REFORM
REF: A. SECSTATE 17205
B. 08MADRID982
C. 08MADRID792
Classified By: ADCM William H. Duncan for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) POLOFF delivered reftel a demarche to Spanish MFA
Subdirector General for Sub-Saharan Africa Guillermo Lopez
MacLellan February 25. Lopez agreed that the convergence of
recent, positive developments creates an window of
opportunity within which support for Somalia is critical. He
said that GOS officials met with TFG President Sheikh Sharif
Sheikh Ahmed in early February at the African Union Summit in
Addis Ababa, and reiterated Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs Lossada's announcement at the summit of Spain's 10
million euro contribution to the AU, the first payment of FM
Moratinos' 2008 commitment to give 30 million euros over a
three-year period. Lopez reiterated Spain's commitment to
the Somali peace process and said that the GOS understands
the importance of a "Somali-led process." Although he could
not speak directly to additional support for AMISOM, stating
that Spain is studying the most appropriate mechanism through
which to provide support, Lopez opined that security is the
primary problem in Somalia and that development of and
support for loyal security forces is key. Lopez indicated
that Spain is very much interested in collaborating with the
United States on this issue.
2. (C) Comment: Spain has consistently supported Somalia's
peace process, calling on the EU time and time again to
coordinate with the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM)
(reftel b) and fulfill its commitment of support for Somali
security forces via payment of salaries (reftel c). Post
anticipates a more detailed discussion of this issue with
Lopez next week and will report findings septel.
CHACON