Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09QUITO138
2009-02-21 00:44:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Quito
Cable title:
ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE - U.S. PROGRAMS ON
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C O N F I D E N T I A L QUITO 000138
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: TWENTY YEARS
TAGS: PREL PARM MASS MCAP EAIR ETTC OAS PE EC
SUBJECT: ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE - U.S. PROGRAMS ON
ILLICIT ARMS TRAFFICKING IN AMERICAS
REF: STATE 8062
Classified By: DCM Andrew Chritton for Reasons 1.4 (b&d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L QUITO 000138
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: TWENTY YEARS
TAGS: PREL PARM MASS MCAP EAIR ETTC OAS PE EC
SUBJECT: ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE - U.S. PROGRAMS ON
ILLICIT ARMS TRAFFICKING IN AMERICAS
REF: STATE 8062
Classified By: DCM Andrew Chritton for Reasons 1.4 (b&d)
1. (C) Embassy delivered reftel non-paper to the MFA
Multilateral Affairs Directorate on January 30 and followed
up with Multilateral Affairs Director General Lourdes Puma on
February 13. Puma reiterated that the GOE fully supports
efforts to combat illicit arms trafficking. PolOff noted
that the Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) notified the Embassy of
its interest in destruction of MANPADS and light arms and
munitions. Puma said that she would coordinate with the FAE
on its request. She noted that other military services may
also share an interest in the destruction of light arms and
munitions, and promised to consult with Ecuador's Joint
Command. Post will follow up with the MFA to determine next
steps.
HODGES
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: TWENTY YEARS
TAGS: PREL PARM MASS MCAP EAIR ETTC OAS PE EC
SUBJECT: ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE - U.S. PROGRAMS ON
ILLICIT ARMS TRAFFICKING IN AMERICAS
REF: STATE 8062
Classified By: DCM Andrew Chritton for Reasons 1.4 (b&d)
1. (C) Embassy delivered reftel non-paper to the MFA
Multilateral Affairs Directorate on January 30 and followed
up with Multilateral Affairs Director General Lourdes Puma on
February 13. Puma reiterated that the GOE fully supports
efforts to combat illicit arms trafficking. PolOff noted
that the Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) notified the Embassy of
its interest in destruction of MANPADS and light arms and
munitions. Puma said that she would coordinate with the FAE
on its request. She noted that other military services may
also share an interest in the destruction of light arms and
munitions, and promised to consult with Ecuador's Joint
Command. Post will follow up with the MFA to determine next
steps.
HODGES