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09PRETORIA1072
2009-05-29 09:25:00
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Embassy Pretoria
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SAG NOTES TO SECSTATE REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR MINTY
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UNCLAS PRETORIA 001072
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV SF
SUBJECT: SAG NOTES TO SECSTATE REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR MINTY
AT IAEA
UNCLAS PRETORIA 001072
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV SF
SUBJECT: SAG NOTES TO SECSTATE REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR MINTY
AT IAEA
1. On May 26, Post received two official letters from the
former and the current Ministers of the Department of Foreign
Affairs (newly renamed "Department of International Relations
and Cooperation"),urging Secretary Clinton to support the
candidacy of Ambassador Abdul Samad Minty for the position of
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA). The texts of these letters are below.
2. The letter from Foreign Minister Dlamini Zuma under the
previous Motlanthe administration follows here.
"5 May 2009
Your Excellency
I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the
decision by the South African Government to re-nominate
Ambassador Abdul Samad Minty for the position of
Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA).
It is my firm belief that Ambassador Minty will continue to
promote the critical role the agency must play in promoting
the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and that he will continue
to strengthen the capacity of the IAEA to implement its
statutory mandate.
Ambassador Minty is highly respected for his integrity and
even-handedness in promoting multilateralism. We are
confident that he has the necessary knowledge and experience
to guide the IAEA, through a consensual approach, in finding
creative solutions to deal with the challenges arising from
the dynamic environment in which the Agency operates.
The South African Government would highly appreciate the
support of the Government of the United States of AMERICA for
the candidature of Ambassador Minty during the upcoming
selection process for the position of Director-General of the
IAEA.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration.
Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma"
3. The letter from the present Minister of International
Relations and Cooperation, Maite E. Nkoana-Mashabane, is
below.
"14 May 2009
Your Excellency
My predecessor, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma wrote to you on 5
May 2009 to inform you of the decision by the South African
Government to re-nominate Ambassador Abdul Samad Minty for
the position of Director-General of the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA).
I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the
importance we attach to this position and our conviction that
Ambassador Minty has the necessary skills and experience to
manage and guide the IAEA in fulfilling the obligations set
out in the Agency's statute.
I look forward to building a working relationship with you
and to continue expanding the relations between our two
countries.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration.
Ms. Maite E. Nkoana-Mashabane"
LA LIME
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV SF
SUBJECT: SAG NOTES TO SECSTATE REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR MINTY
AT IAEA
1. On May 26, Post received two official letters from the
former and the current Ministers of the Department of Foreign
Affairs (newly renamed "Department of International Relations
and Cooperation"),urging Secretary Clinton to support the
candidacy of Ambassador Abdul Samad Minty for the position of
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA). The texts of these letters are below.
2. The letter from Foreign Minister Dlamini Zuma under the
previous Motlanthe administration follows here.
"5 May 2009
Your Excellency
I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the
decision by the South African Government to re-nominate
Ambassador Abdul Samad Minty for the position of
Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA).
It is my firm belief that Ambassador Minty will continue to
promote the critical role the agency must play in promoting
the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and that he will continue
to strengthen the capacity of the IAEA to implement its
statutory mandate.
Ambassador Minty is highly respected for his integrity and
even-handedness in promoting multilateralism. We are
confident that he has the necessary knowledge and experience
to guide the IAEA, through a consensual approach, in finding
creative solutions to deal with the challenges arising from
the dynamic environment in which the Agency operates.
The South African Government would highly appreciate the
support of the Government of the United States of AMERICA for
the candidature of Ambassador Minty during the upcoming
selection process for the position of Director-General of the
IAEA.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration.
Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma"
3. The letter from the present Minister of International
Relations and Cooperation, Maite E. Nkoana-Mashabane, is
below.
"14 May 2009
Your Excellency
My predecessor, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma wrote to you on 5
May 2009 to inform you of the decision by the South African
Government to re-nominate Ambassador Abdul Samad Minty for
the position of Director-General of the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA).
I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the
importance we attach to this position and our conviction that
Ambassador Minty has the necessary skills and experience to
manage and guide the IAEA in fulfilling the obligations set
out in the Agency's statute.
I look forward to building a working relationship with you
and to continue expanding the relations between our two
countries.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration.
Ms. Maite E. Nkoana-Mashabane"
LA LIME