Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09MOSCOW2238
2009-08-28 13:22:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Moscow
Cable title:
GOR PLANS $10 MILLION DONATION TO PALESTINIAN
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MOSCOW 002238
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/22/2019
TAGS: EFIN ECON EAID KWBG PGOV OPDC PREL IS RS
SUBJECT: GOR PLANS $10 MILLION DONATION TO PALESTINIAN
AUTHORITY...IN 2010
REF: STATE 080039
Classified By: Acting Political Minister Counselor David Kostelancik.
Reason: 1.4 (b),(d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L MOSCOW 002238
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/22/2019
TAGS: EFIN ECON EAID KWBG PGOV OPDC PREL IS RS
SUBJECT: GOR PLANS $10 MILLION DONATION TO PALESTINIAN
AUTHORITY...IN 2010
REF: STATE 080039
Classified By: Acting Political Minister Counselor David Kostelancik.
Reason: 1.4 (b),(d).
1. (C) We delivered reftel letter to Aleksandr Nikolayevich
Rudakov, Palestine Desk Senior Counselor from the MFA's
Middle East and North Africa Department. Rudakov stated
that, in March, Russia pledged a $10 million biannual
donation to the Palestinian Authority (PA),but he also
admitted that the discussions for the 2010 funding were
ongoing and the money had not been committed. He noted that
in 2006 and 2008, Russia transferred $10 million to the PA,
which, based on an agreement between Russia and the PA, could
only be used for health programs, schools and programs for
children. He said that a Russian delegation would visit the
PA later in 2009 to verify how the 2008 funds had been spent.
2. (C) Rudakov stated that this year Russia had already
donated 6 tons of flour to the PA through the World Food
Program. Russia also planned to donate two civilian
helicopters, although negotiations with Israel made this gift
difficult. He added that Russian security forces made some
donations to the PA but he would not elaborate.
Additionally, last year Russia sent medical equipment and
tents via Egypt to assist with refugees.
3. (C) Rudakov said the MFA would consider reftel request but
he could not comment on additional funding beyond that
expected in 2010. He brought up the difficult economic
conditions in Russia and the world, adding that there was
little money available for donations anywhere.
4. (U) A copy of reftel letter was also delivered to the
MFA's North AMERICA division, from whom we received no
substantive comment.
Beyrle
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/22/2019
TAGS: EFIN ECON EAID KWBG PGOV OPDC PREL IS RS
SUBJECT: GOR PLANS $10 MILLION DONATION TO PALESTINIAN
AUTHORITY...IN 2010
REF: STATE 080039
Classified By: Acting Political Minister Counselor David Kostelancik.
Reason: 1.4 (b),(d).
1. (C) We delivered reftel letter to Aleksandr Nikolayevich
Rudakov, Palestine Desk Senior Counselor from the MFA's
Middle East and North Africa Department. Rudakov stated
that, in March, Russia pledged a $10 million biannual
donation to the Palestinian Authority (PA),but he also
admitted that the discussions for the 2010 funding were
ongoing and the money had not been committed. He noted that
in 2006 and 2008, Russia transferred $10 million to the PA,
which, based on an agreement between Russia and the PA, could
only be used for health programs, schools and programs for
children. He said that a Russian delegation would visit the
PA later in 2009 to verify how the 2008 funds had been spent.
2. (C) Rudakov stated that this year Russia had already
donated 6 tons of flour to the PA through the World Food
Program. Russia also planned to donate two civilian
helicopters, although negotiations with Israel made this gift
difficult. He added that Russian security forces made some
donations to the PA but he would not elaborate.
Additionally, last year Russia sent medical equipment and
tents via Egypt to assist with refugees.
3. (C) Rudakov said the MFA would consider reftel request but
he could not comment on additional funding beyond that
expected in 2010. He brought up the difficult economic
conditions in Russia and the world, adding that there was
little money available for donations anywhere.
4. (U) A copy of reftel letter was also delivered to the
MFA's North AMERICA division, from whom we received no
substantive comment.
Beyrle