Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09NDJAMENA120
2009-04-06 08:34:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Ndjamena
Cable title:
UK REQUEST THAT EMBASSY NDJAMENA PROVIDE WORK
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UNCLAS NDJAMENA 000120
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ODIP UK EU FR CD
SUBJECT: UK REQUEST THAT EMBASSY NDJAMENA PROVIDE WORK
SPACE AND SERVICES TO UK DIPLOMATIC PRESENCE IN CHAD
REF: A. NIGRO-AF/C EMAIL 04/04
B. NDJAMENA 111
C. NDJAMENA 103
D. NDJAMENA 100
UNCLAS NDJAMENA 000120
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ODIP UK EU FR CD
SUBJECT: UK REQUEST THAT EMBASSY NDJAMENA PROVIDE WORK
SPACE AND SERVICES TO UK DIPLOMATIC PRESENCE IN CHAD
REF: A. NIGRO-AF/C EMAIL 04/04
B. NDJAMENA 111
C. NDJAMENA 103
D. NDJAMENA 100
1. This is an action message -- see para 8.
2. (U) The UK FCO has renewed its request to us to provide
work space and services to a UK diplomat to be deployed here
for an undetermined length of time (REF A).
3. (SBU) We strongly support a UK diplomatic presence in Chad
on a permanent or semi-permanent basis (REFS B and D).
4. (SBU) In view of our current Embassy facilities, we would
have difficulty providing space for a UK diplomat. There
will be security issues to consider as well, although we
understand that those have been worked out in other locations
where the USG has hosted UK officials on a long-term basis.
5. (SBU) We have discussed both our desire to see a UK
diplomatic presence here in Chad, and the space-related
difficulties that we envision with hosting a UK diplomat,
with visiting UK delegations. We have recommended that HMG
seek space from the EU Commission Delegation or from the
French or German Missions here, among other possibilities
(REF D).
6. (SBU) We suspect that there may be political factors
involved in the UK's failure to secure, or unwillingness to
accept, space and services from a European partner.
7. (SBU) We therefore request that this issue be addressed in
Washington and European capitals.
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ACTION REQUEST
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8. (SBU) That the Department address this matter with EU, UK
and French officials, with the goal of satisfying the UK's
stated desire to establish a diplomatic presence in Chad on a
permanent or semi-permanent basis in a location acceptable to
all concerned.
NIGRO
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ODIP UK EU FR CD
SUBJECT: UK REQUEST THAT EMBASSY NDJAMENA PROVIDE WORK
SPACE AND SERVICES TO UK DIPLOMATIC PRESENCE IN CHAD
REF: A. NIGRO-AF/C EMAIL 04/04
B. NDJAMENA 111
C. NDJAMENA 103
D. NDJAMENA 100
1. This is an action message -- see para 8.
2. (U) The UK FCO has renewed its request to us to provide
work space and services to a UK diplomat to be deployed here
for an undetermined length of time (REF A).
3. (SBU) We strongly support a UK diplomatic presence in Chad
on a permanent or semi-permanent basis (REFS B and D).
4. (SBU) In view of our current Embassy facilities, we would
have difficulty providing space for a UK diplomat. There
will be security issues to consider as well, although we
understand that those have been worked out in other locations
where the USG has hosted UK officials on a long-term basis.
5. (SBU) We have discussed both our desire to see a UK
diplomatic presence here in Chad, and the space-related
difficulties that we envision with hosting a UK diplomat,
with visiting UK delegations. We have recommended that HMG
seek space from the EU Commission Delegation or from the
French or German Missions here, among other possibilities
(REF D).
6. (SBU) We suspect that there may be political factors
involved in the UK's failure to secure, or unwillingness to
accept, space and services from a European partner.
7. (SBU) We therefore request that this issue be addressed in
Washington and European capitals.
--------------
ACTION REQUEST
--------------
8. (SBU) That the Department address this matter with EU, UK
and French officials, with the goal of satisfying the UK's
stated desire to establish a diplomatic presence in Chad on a
permanent or semi-permanent basis in a location acceptable to
all concerned.
NIGRO