Identifier
Created
Classification
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09OTTAWA829
2009-11-06 17:33:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ottawa
Cable title:
Canada Supports U.S. Sudan Strategy, See Little New
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SUBJECT: Canada Supports U.S. Sudan Strategy, See Little New
REF: STATE 109669
CLASSIFIED BY: Kurt van derWalde, Acting Political Counselor, Embassy
Ottawa, POL; REASON: 1.4(B),(D)
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SUBJECT: Canada Supports U.S. Sudan Strategy, See Little New
REF: STATE 109669
CLASSIFIED BY: Kurt van derWalde, Acting Political Counselor, Embassy
Ottawa, POL; REASON: 1.4(B),(D)
1. (C) Canada sees the new Sudan strategy as "basically a
continuation of General Gration's strategy for the past year" and
praises it as a "flexible, pragmatic step forward," according to
Jeremy Bryan, Multilateral Affairs Officer, Sudan Task Force in the
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT).
Bryan did express a desire more details on the new U.S. policy.
He emphasized that Canada welcomes a strengthened U.S. engagement
in Sudan in multilateral fora including the Contact Group, Friends
of the UN-African Union hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID),and
the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) to lead renewed efforts at
mediation in Sudan.
2. (C) Bryan outlined specific areas for immediate mediation
including border demarcation; conclusion to oil-revenue sharing
agreement; and the definition of the southern area. Bryan detailed
that Canada would like to see a strengthened mandate for UNMIS in
light of the upcoming referendum in Sudan although he acknowledged
the "traditional lack of traction" in the UN and lamented its
continuing "reactive" stance. Bryan conceded that Canada considers
itself a "middle player" on Sudan despite being a major donor
country and wishes to continue its efforts through multilateral
cooperation rather than bilateral interventions. Bryan commented
that the UN needs to deploy additional forces and equipment in
Sudan and that the international community needs to plan for
division with or without a free and fair vote.
2. (C) Bryan shared that Sudan may an agenda item "from the
security angle" during the G-8 in 2010 when Canada assumes the
presidency. He underscored that Canada wants to ensure discussion
on Sudan at the G-8 whether or not it is specifically listed on the
agenda and may link it to discussion on piracy issues and the horn
of Africa.
JACOBSON
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
AMEMBASSY OTTAWA PASS TO AMCONSUL QUEBEC
E.O. 12958: DECL: 2019/11/06
TAGS: PGOV PREL SU CA
SUBJECT: Canada Supports U.S. Sudan Strategy, See Little New
REF: STATE 109669
CLASSIFIED BY: Kurt van derWalde, Acting Political Counselor, Embassy
Ottawa, POL; REASON: 1.4(B),(D)
1. (C) Canada sees the new Sudan strategy as "basically a
continuation of General Gration's strategy for the past year" and
praises it as a "flexible, pragmatic step forward," according to
Jeremy Bryan, Multilateral Affairs Officer, Sudan Task Force in the
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT).
Bryan did express a desire more details on the new U.S. policy.
He emphasized that Canada welcomes a strengthened U.S. engagement
in Sudan in multilateral fora including the Contact Group, Friends
of the UN-African Union hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID),and
the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) to lead renewed efforts at
mediation in Sudan.
2. (C) Bryan outlined specific areas for immediate mediation
including border demarcation; conclusion to oil-revenue sharing
agreement; and the definition of the southern area. Bryan detailed
that Canada would like to see a strengthened mandate for UNMIS in
light of the upcoming referendum in Sudan although he acknowledged
the "traditional lack of traction" in the UN and lamented its
continuing "reactive" stance. Bryan conceded that Canada considers
itself a "middle player" on Sudan despite being a major donor
country and wishes to continue its efforts through multilateral
cooperation rather than bilateral interventions. Bryan commented
that the UN needs to deploy additional forces and equipment in
Sudan and that the international community needs to plan for
division with or without a free and fair vote.
2. (C) Bryan shared that Sudan may an agenda item "from the
security angle" during the G-8 in 2010 when Canada assumes the
presidency. He underscored that Canada wants to ensure discussion
on Sudan at the G-8 whether or not it is specifically listed on the
agenda and may link it to discussion on piracy issues and the horn
of Africa.
JACOBSON