Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09MASERU93
2009-04-08 15:32:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Maseru
Cable title:
UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: LESOTHO "WANTS TO SEE THE COUNCIL
how-toP 081532Z APR 09 FM AMEMBASSY MASERU TO SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 4085 USMISSION USUN NEW YORK PRIORITY INFO SADC COLLECTIVE AMEMBASSY MASERU
UNCLAS MASERU 000093
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL LT
SUBJECT: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: LESOTHO "WANTS TO SEE THE COUNCIL
SUCCEED"
REF: STATE 31175
UNCLAS MASERU 000093
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL LT
SUBJECT: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: LESOTHO "WANTS TO SEE THE COUNCIL
SUCCEED"
REF: STATE 31175
1. POLOFF met with the Director of Legal Affairs in the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs on April 7. The Director stated that he
would have to consult with the "authorities," presumably the
Foreign Minister and Principle Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
However, he was confident that Lesotho will support the US
government's bid to join the human rights council. He stated
that Lesotho "wants to see the council succeed" and that it "can
only help if the US joins."
2. He also requested to know whether the US position towards the
International Criminal Court has or will change with the new
administration. He asked for information on the
administration's stance concerning the Comprehensive Nuclear
Test Ban Treaty. Post will continue to provide the MFA
information on these issues.
3. In addition, he informed us that Lesotho is planning to
become a member of the IAEA in the near future. He says that
"the instrument is on its way," though no date has been set for
an official announcement.
NOLAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL LT
SUBJECT: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: LESOTHO "WANTS TO SEE THE COUNCIL
SUCCEED"
REF: STATE 31175
1. POLOFF met with the Director of Legal Affairs in the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs on April 7. The Director stated that he
would have to consult with the "authorities," presumably the
Foreign Minister and Principle Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
However, he was confident that Lesotho will support the US
government's bid to join the human rights council. He stated
that Lesotho "wants to see the council succeed" and that it "can
only help if the US joins."
2. He also requested to know whether the US position towards the
International Criminal Court has or will change with the new
administration. He asked for information on the
administration's stance concerning the Comprehensive Nuclear
Test Ban Treaty. Post will continue to provide the MFA
information on these issues.
3. In addition, he informed us that Lesotho is planning to
become a member of the IAEA in the near future. He says that
"the instrument is on its way," though no date has been set for
an official announcement.
NOLAN