Identifier
Created
Classification
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09MOSCOW2496
2009-10-01 12:49:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Moscow
Cable title:
RUSSIA RESPONDS POSITIVELY TO BURMA POLICY REVIEW
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MOSCOW 002496
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP/MLS LAURA SCHEIBE
NSC FOR DESMOND WALTON
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/30/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV BM RS
SUBJECT: RUSSIA RESPONDS POSITIVELY TO BURMA POLICY REVIEW
REF: STATE 100518
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Susan M. Elliott for reason
s: 1.4 (b),(d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L MOSCOW 002496
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP/MLS LAURA SCHEIBE
NSC FOR DESMOND WALTON
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/30/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV BM RS
SUBJECT: RUSSIA RESPONDS POSITIVELY TO BURMA POLICY REVIEW
REF: STATE 100518
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Susan M. Elliott for reason
s: 1.4 (b),(d).
1. (C) POLOFF delivered reftel points and non-paper to MFA
Asia-Pacific Region Division Chief Anatoly Borovik on
September 30. Borovik said that Russia appreciated the
conclusions of the Burma policy review and that USG plans for
engagement were a "positive step." Inquiring about the
nature of future dialog with Burmese authorities, Borovik
suggested that discussions would need to be at a sufficiently
high level to achieve results and urged close consultation
with the international community, adding that it would likely
be a "long road" to reaching that goal.
2. (C) Given the MFA's view that the Burmese regime was
beginning to take steps to address some of the country's
problems, Borovik said that Russia wanted to support such
reforms and "motivate" the regime to continue with them.
Acknowledging Russia's support for the "universal principals"
of human rights and democratic development in Burma, Borovik
cautioned that expectations must be realistic given the
situation in the country. He added that Russia wished first
and foremost to maintain security and prevent armed conflict
in the region, and that the Burmese regime had "held the
country together" despite what he described as complex ethnic
divisions and serious internal threats.
3. (C) Borovik noted Burma could offer attractive economic
opportunities should the country "rejoin the world
community." He said that Burma's population of nearly 60
million, along with its energy resources and ample
possibilities for tourism development, make it a promising
market in the future. (Note: Russia signed a civil nuclear
cooperation agreement with Burma in 2007 and hopes to one day
build a nuclear power plant there. By most accounts,
however, progress has been slow to nonexistent as Burma has
yet to provide adequate security and financial assurances.
End Note).
Rubin
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP/MLS LAURA SCHEIBE
NSC FOR DESMOND WALTON
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/30/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV BM RS
SUBJECT: RUSSIA RESPONDS POSITIVELY TO BURMA POLICY REVIEW
REF: STATE 100518
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Susan M. Elliott for reason
s: 1.4 (b),(d).
1. (C) POLOFF delivered reftel points and non-paper to MFA
Asia-Pacific Region Division Chief Anatoly Borovik on
September 30. Borovik said that Russia appreciated the
conclusions of the Burma policy review and that USG plans for
engagement were a "positive step." Inquiring about the
nature of future dialog with Burmese authorities, Borovik
suggested that discussions would need to be at a sufficiently
high level to achieve results and urged close consultation
with the international community, adding that it would likely
be a "long road" to reaching that goal.
2. (C) Given the MFA's view that the Burmese regime was
beginning to take steps to address some of the country's
problems, Borovik said that Russia wanted to support such
reforms and "motivate" the regime to continue with them.
Acknowledging Russia's support for the "universal principals"
of human rights and democratic development in Burma, Borovik
cautioned that expectations must be realistic given the
situation in the country. He added that Russia wished first
and foremost to maintain security and prevent armed conflict
in the region, and that the Burmese regime had "held the
country together" despite what he described as complex ethnic
divisions and serious internal threats.
3. (C) Borovik noted Burma could offer attractive economic
opportunities should the country "rejoin the world
community." He said that Burma's population of nearly 60
million, along with its energy resources and ample
possibilities for tourism development, make it a promising
market in the future. (Note: Russia signed a civil nuclear
cooperation agreement with Burma in 2007 and hopes to one day
build a nuclear power plant there. By most accounts,
however, progress has been slow to nonexistent as Burma has
yet to provide adequate security and financial assurances.
End Note).
Rubin