Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09MADRID912
2009-09-11 14:19:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Madrid
Cable title:
SPAIN'S PREVIEW TO SEPTEMBER GAERC
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MADRID 000912
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/ERA AND EUR/WE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/11/2019
TAGS: PHUM PREL SP EU
SUBJECT: SPAIN'S PREVIEW TO SEPTEMBER GAERC
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 000912
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/ERA AND EUR/WE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/11/2019
TAGS: PHUM PREL SP EU
SUBJECT: SPAIN'S PREVIEW TO SEPTEMBER GAERC
Classified By: ADCM William H. Duncan for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) In a follow-up conversation with Spanish MFA Deputy
European Correspondent Pablo Nuno Garcia September 10
regarding the September GAERC, Nuno confirmed that focus will
remain on Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the MEPP. FM
Moratinos is expected to lead the discussion on the MEPP and
report on his recent trip to the region. Conclusions will be
issued on Sudan and Honduras, with no additional discussion
expected.
2. (C) Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka will be discussed at dinner
September 14, and although Nuno said that the GOS is in
general agreement with the USG on the points presented, he
explained that Spain does not have deep ties with the country
and thus it is not a priority. He added that Spain supports
the constitutional reform groups' efforts, stating that the
solution must be a political one, not military.
3. (C) Afghanistan: Nuno reported that discussions at the
GYMNICH were somewhat difficult regarding Afghanistan. The
Swedish had proposed that EU member states demarche the
Electoral Complaints Commission, but the German FM vetoed the
idea, claiming too much interference in the process. Nuno
confirmed that member states were asked to provide input on
the Commission's "blue book" on EU cooperation with
Afghanistan, but did not have specifics as to Spain's
contribution.
4. (C) Honduras: According to Nuno, the Council will direct
the Secretary General to study additional measures which
could be imposed on Honduras, but with respect to travel
restrictions, he said that the prohibitions will have to be
unilateral. Spain has not yet issued travel restrictions on
the senior officials of the Honduran de facto regime, but
will, Nuno said, adding that the forthcoming GAERC
conclusions will provide the grounds for doing so.
CHACON
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/ERA AND EUR/WE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/11/2019
TAGS: PHUM PREL SP EU
SUBJECT: SPAIN'S PREVIEW TO SEPTEMBER GAERC
Classified By: ADCM William H. Duncan for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) In a follow-up conversation with Spanish MFA Deputy
European Correspondent Pablo Nuno Garcia September 10
regarding the September GAERC, Nuno confirmed that focus will
remain on Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the MEPP. FM
Moratinos is expected to lead the discussion on the MEPP and
report on his recent trip to the region. Conclusions will be
issued on Sudan and Honduras, with no additional discussion
expected.
2. (C) Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka will be discussed at dinner
September 14, and although Nuno said that the GOS is in
general agreement with the USG on the points presented, he
explained that Spain does not have deep ties with the country
and thus it is not a priority. He added that Spain supports
the constitutional reform groups' efforts, stating that the
solution must be a political one, not military.
3. (C) Afghanistan: Nuno reported that discussions at the
GYMNICH were somewhat difficult regarding Afghanistan. The
Swedish had proposed that EU member states demarche the
Electoral Complaints Commission, but the German FM vetoed the
idea, claiming too much interference in the process. Nuno
confirmed that member states were asked to provide input on
the Commission's "blue book" on EU cooperation with
Afghanistan, but did not have specifics as to Spain's
contribution.
4. (C) Honduras: According to Nuno, the Council will direct
the Secretary General to study additional measures which
could be imposed on Honduras, but with respect to travel
restrictions, he said that the prohibitions will have to be
unilateral. Spain has not yet issued travel restrictions on
the senior officials of the Honduran de facto regime, but
will, Nuno said, adding that the forthcoming GAERC
conclusions will provide the grounds for doing so.
CHACON