Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09PRISTINA545
2009-12-10 10:12:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Pristina
Cable title:
EXBS: KOSOVO MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE NOVEMBER 2009
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UNCLAS PRISTINA 000545
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
STATE FOR ISN/ECC RBALDWIN
STATE ALSO FOR EUR/SCE FOR BEVANS; EUR/ACE FOR DFROMAN
USCBP/INA FOR BSUBER
DTRA DULLES WASHDC FOR MMYERS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP KV
SUBJECT: EXBS: KOSOVO MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE NOVEMBER 2009
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED-PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY
UNCLAS PRISTINA 000545
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
STATE FOR ISN/ECC RBALDWIN
STATE ALSO FOR EUR/SCE FOR BEVANS; EUR/ACE FOR DFROMAN
USCBP/INA FOR BSUBER
DTRA DULLES WASHDC FOR MMYERS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP KV
SUBJECT: EXBS: KOSOVO MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE NOVEMBER 2009
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED-PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY
1. (SBU) BROAD ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ADVISORS AND AGENCY MANAGERS
N/A
2. (SBU) COMPLETED ACTIONS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD
N/A
3. (SBU) SITE ASSESSMENTS AND MEETINGS DURING REPORTING PERIOD
A) November 4, 2009: EXBS Program Advisor Chris Milam attended a
steering committee meeting hosted by Major Mentor Shabani, Head of
Administrative Section, Kosovo Border Police; David Hamilton, EULEX
Border Police Advisor; and Aurora Castillo, ICITAP advisor. The
purpose of the meeting was to de-conflict training provided to the
Kosovo Border Police by different donor agencies.
4. (U) EQUIPMENT USAGE REPORT
N/A
5. (SBU) TRAINING CONDUCTED DURING REPORTING PERIOD
A) November 23-25, 2009: The Government of Kosovo hosted a Republic
of CROATIA delegation of export control law best practice experts.
The delegation consisted of representatives from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, Customs Directorate, Ministry of Economy, Ministry
of Interior, and Ministry of Defense. Discussions focused on
assistance and guidance in developing export control legislation and
an exchange of information about roles and responsibilities of each
ministry dealing with non-proliferation matters. Kosovo officials
discussed their current draft law on Export Control and Dual Use
Goods. Croatian officials also identified areas where Kosovo's
first draft of the Export Control Law may need improvement.
During the delegation's visit, separate meetings were held with the
Kosovo Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Customs, and Border Police. The meetings provided opportunities for
the Croatian officials to focus on areas of mutual interest and
exchange information about current best practices. Croatian
officials from the Border Police and Customs Directorate offered
their future assistance to Kosovo Border Police and Customs.
6. (U) EQUIPMENT DELIVERED DURING REPORTING PERIOD
N/A
7. (SBU) IMMINENT TRAINING OR EQUIPMENT STATUS UPDATE
A) DTRA Counter Proliferation Awareness training is scheduled to be
held in Kosovo, the week of December 07-11, 2009.
B) November 30, 2009: Both the Buster Density Meter (serial number
07660) and Fiber Scope stored in CT 30 Kit (serial number 0022508)
were returned by Kosovo Customs for repairs.
8. (U) SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS IN EXPORT CONTROLS,
NONPROLIFERATION, OR RELATED BORDER SECURITY
N/A
9. (U) PORTAL MONITOR OR RADIATION PAGER ALERTS
N/A
10. (SBU) Point of contact is EXBS Advisor Christopher Milam,
telephone +377-44-508-016, e-mail MilamCJ@state.gov.
DELL
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
STATE FOR ISN/ECC RBALDWIN
STATE ALSO FOR EUR/SCE FOR BEVANS; EUR/ACE FOR DFROMAN
USCBP/INA FOR BSUBER
DTRA DULLES WASHDC FOR MMYERS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP KV
SUBJECT: EXBS: KOSOVO MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE NOVEMBER 2009
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED-PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY
1. (SBU) BROAD ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ADVISORS AND AGENCY MANAGERS
N/A
2. (SBU) COMPLETED ACTIONS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD
N/A
3. (SBU) SITE ASSESSMENTS AND MEETINGS DURING REPORTING PERIOD
A) November 4, 2009: EXBS Program Advisor Chris Milam attended a
steering committee meeting hosted by Major Mentor Shabani, Head of
Administrative Section, Kosovo Border Police; David Hamilton, EULEX
Border Police Advisor; and Aurora Castillo, ICITAP advisor. The
purpose of the meeting was to de-conflict training provided to the
Kosovo Border Police by different donor agencies.
4. (U) EQUIPMENT USAGE REPORT
N/A
5. (SBU) TRAINING CONDUCTED DURING REPORTING PERIOD
A) November 23-25, 2009: The Government of Kosovo hosted a Republic
of CROATIA delegation of export control law best practice experts.
The delegation consisted of representatives from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, Customs Directorate, Ministry of Economy, Ministry
of Interior, and Ministry of Defense. Discussions focused on
assistance and guidance in developing export control legislation and
an exchange of information about roles and responsibilities of each
ministry dealing with non-proliferation matters. Kosovo officials
discussed their current draft law on Export Control and Dual Use
Goods. Croatian officials also identified areas where Kosovo's
first draft of the Export Control Law may need improvement.
During the delegation's visit, separate meetings were held with the
Kosovo Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Customs, and Border Police. The meetings provided opportunities for
the Croatian officials to focus on areas of mutual interest and
exchange information about current best practices. Croatian
officials from the Border Police and Customs Directorate offered
their future assistance to Kosovo Border Police and Customs.
6. (U) EQUIPMENT DELIVERED DURING REPORTING PERIOD
N/A
7. (SBU) IMMINENT TRAINING OR EQUIPMENT STATUS UPDATE
A) DTRA Counter Proliferation Awareness training is scheduled to be
held in Kosovo, the week of December 07-11, 2009.
B) November 30, 2009: Both the Buster Density Meter (serial number
07660) and Fiber Scope stored in CT 30 Kit (serial number 0022508)
were returned by Kosovo Customs for repairs.
8. (U) SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS IN EXPORT CONTROLS,
NONPROLIFERATION, OR RELATED BORDER SECURITY
N/A
9. (U) PORTAL MONITOR OR RADIATION PAGER ALERTS
N/A
10. (SBU) Point of contact is EXBS Advisor Christopher Milam,
telephone +377-44-508-016, e-mail MilamCJ@state.gov.
DELL