Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09MOSCOW407
2009-02-18 15:36:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Moscow
Cable title:
RUSSIA RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON LIABILITY AND REDRESS UNDER
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UNCLAS MOSCOW 000407
SIPDIS
STATE FOR OES - WOOD AND EEB/TPP/MTAA/ABT - SZYMANSKI
USDA/FAS FOR STEVE FROGGETT
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO RS
SUBJECT: RUSSIA RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON LIABILITY AND REDRESS UNDER
CARTAGENA PROTOCOL
REF: STATE 11910
On February 11, post delivered reftel talking points to Counselor
Vladimir Linev of the MFA International Organizations Department.
Linev responded that, as Russia is not party to the Cartagena
Protocol, Russian delegates will not participate in the February
23-27 meetings in Mexico City. He added that the GOR has not
decided on the lead agency for Cartagena Protocol issues. However,
he appreciated receiving the USG points to better prepare for the
October 2010 meeting in Japan, where Russia plans to participate.
Linev advised us to seek a meeting with MFA three to four months
before the Japan meeting to develop a joint approach. He warned,
however, that because Russian legislation on these issues is very
strict, Russia is more likely to support the EU rather than the U.S.
position.
BEYRLE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR OES - WOOD AND EEB/TPP/MTAA/ABT - SZYMANSKI
USDA/FAS FOR STEVE FROGGETT
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO RS
SUBJECT: RUSSIA RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON LIABILITY AND REDRESS UNDER
CARTAGENA PROTOCOL
REF: STATE 11910
On February 11, post delivered reftel talking points to Counselor
Vladimir Linev of the MFA International Organizations Department.
Linev responded that, as Russia is not party to the Cartagena
Protocol, Russian delegates will not participate in the February
23-27 meetings in Mexico City. He added that the GOR has not
decided on the lead agency for Cartagena Protocol issues. However,
he appreciated receiving the USG points to better prepare for the
October 2010 meeting in Japan, where Russia plans to participate.
Linev advised us to seek a meeting with MFA three to four months
before the Japan meeting to develop a joint approach. He warned,
however, that because Russian legislation on these issues is very
strict, Russia is more likely to support the EU rather than the U.S.
position.
BEYRLE