Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09NEWDELHI748
2009-04-16 05:28:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
HOLBROOKE-MULLEN VISIT TO INDIA: INDIA LIKES
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C O N F I D E N T I A L NEW DELHI 000748
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/09/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV PTER MOPS PK IN
SUBJECT: HOLBROOKE-MULLEN VISIT TO INDIA: INDIA LIKES
AF-PAK STRATEGY
Classified By: Charge d'Affaires Peter Burleigh for
Reasons 1.4 (B and D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L NEW DELHI 000748
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/09/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV PTER MOPS PK IN
SUBJECT: HOLBROOKE-MULLEN VISIT TO INDIA: INDIA LIKES
AF-PAK STRATEGY
Classified By: Charge d'Affaires Peter Burleigh for
Reasons 1.4 (B and D)
1. (C) During their several high level meetings in Delhi
April 8, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Richard Holbrooke and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Admiral Mike Mullen were told that India liked the U.S.
strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan thus far outlined --
and felt the U.S. was "on the right track." Several times in
the course of the day, Indian interlocutors agreed that
U.S.)Indian consultations and, where possible, coordination
and cooperation were the next steps. Particularly
emphasizing rural development, including agriculture, the
Indians suggested they had extensive expertise based in their
own experiences to share with Afghanistan and the
international effort there. Holbrooke welcomed and
encouraged the Indian offer and specifically cited the
helpful role being played by India's Ambassador in Kabul,
Jayant Prasad.
2. (C) In well-coordinated and upbeat meetings with Foreign
Secretary Menon, Ambassador S.K. Lambah (the Prime Minister's
Special Representative for Afghanistan),and National
Secretary Advisor Narayanan, Holbrooke and Mullen were told
that President Obama's speech and the strategy proposals were
"welcome and timely."
3. (C) On specifics, Indians confirmed that Menon will
participate in the next round of trilateral consultations May
5-6 in Washington and that India will also attend the Support
Group meeting in Tokyo May 17-18. With regard to the
proposed International Contact Group for the region, the
Indians promised to accelerate internal GOI assessments,
clear India's participation with Prime Minister Singh, and be
back in touch.
4. (C) Ambassador Holbrooke cleared this message.
BURLEIGH
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/09/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV PTER MOPS PK IN
SUBJECT: HOLBROOKE-MULLEN VISIT TO INDIA: INDIA LIKES
AF-PAK STRATEGY
Classified By: Charge d'Affaires Peter Burleigh for
Reasons 1.4 (B and D)
1. (C) During their several high level meetings in Delhi
April 8, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Richard Holbrooke and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Admiral Mike Mullen were told that India liked the U.S.
strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan thus far outlined --
and felt the U.S. was "on the right track." Several times in
the course of the day, Indian interlocutors agreed that
U.S.)Indian consultations and, where possible, coordination
and cooperation were the next steps. Particularly
emphasizing rural development, including agriculture, the
Indians suggested they had extensive expertise based in their
own experiences to share with Afghanistan and the
international effort there. Holbrooke welcomed and
encouraged the Indian offer and specifically cited the
helpful role being played by India's Ambassador in Kabul,
Jayant Prasad.
2. (C) In well-coordinated and upbeat meetings with Foreign
Secretary Menon, Ambassador S.K. Lambah (the Prime Minister's
Special Representative for Afghanistan),and National
Secretary Advisor Narayanan, Holbrooke and Mullen were told
that President Obama's speech and the strategy proposals were
"welcome and timely."
3. (C) On specifics, Indians confirmed that Menon will
participate in the next round of trilateral consultations May
5-6 in Washington and that India will also attend the Support
Group meeting in Tokyo May 17-18. With regard to the
proposed International Contact Group for the region, the
Indians promised to accelerate internal GOI assessments,
clear India's participation with Prime Minister Singh, and be
back in touch.
4. (C) Ambassador Holbrooke cleared this message.
BURLEIGH