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09RABAT215
2009-03-18 16:38:00
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Embassy Rabat
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MOROCCO OUTLINES GLOBAL INITIATIVE CONFERENCE IN

Tags:  PARM PREL PTER MNUC KGIC MO 
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SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

STATE FOR NEA/MAG DESK OFFICER RANDALL KAAILAU AND ISN/WMDT
MEGGEN WATT AND DANIELA HELFET

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PARM PREL PTER MNUC KGIC MO
SUBJECT: MOROCCO OUTLINES GLOBAL INITIATIVE CONFERENCE IN
RABAT

REF: A. STATE 19747

B. RABAT 00160

UNCLAS RABAT 000215

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

STATE FOR NEA/MAG DESK OFFICER RANDALL KAAILAU AND ISN/WMDT
MEGGEN WATT AND DANIELA HELFET

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PARM PREL PTER MNUC KGIC MO
SUBJECT: MOROCCO OUTLINES GLOBAL INITIATIVE CONFERENCE IN
RABAT

REF: A. STATE 19747

B. RABAT 00160


1. (SBU) Summary: The Moroccan MFA passed to Embassy Rabat a
concept paper of its planned Global Initiative to Combat
Nuclear Terrorism conference in Rabat (June 3-5),which will
focus on the topic of preventing illicit trafficking in
nuclear/radioactive materials. The Moroccan MFA wants to
know if the USG would make a presentation at this conference
(if so, on what topic),clarification on the appropriate
GICNT statement of principle, and who will be leading the
U.S. delegation to the conference.


2. (SBU) On March 16, 2009, Moroccan Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MFA) Security and Disarmament Chief Bouchrib Eloumi
passed to A/Polcouns a concept paper for Morocco's hosting of
the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT)
conference in Rabat (June 3-5) entitled "Seminar on
Preventing Illicit Trafficking in Nuclear and Radioactive
Materials." The main points of this document are summarized
in paragraph 2 below. In a follow-up conversation with MFA
United Nations Office Chief Azzedine Farhane on March 17,
2009, Farhane asked Poloff if the USG could make a
presentation at this seminar. He also asked who would be
leading the U.S. delegation to the seminar, adding that the
GOM would like to see someone of equivalent rank to MFA
Secretary General Yousef Amrani, number two in the
MFA--Morocco's chairman for the seminar.


3. (SBU) Summary of Moroccan GICNT Seminar Concept Paper:
The purpose of the seminar will be to review
trends/experiences in nuclear and radiological illicit
trafficking, discuss techniques that can be used to prevent
it, and to share best practices on how to respond to nuclear
events. The themes of the seminar include: assessing the
phenomenon of illicit trafficking of radioactive materials;
international instruments and initiatives to prevent it;
establishing the capabilities to detect it; national
experiences; and response to the detection. Approximately
120 experts across a range of disciplines (e.g., security,
customs, intelligence, regulatory, and technical
professionals) from GICNT partner countries are expected to
participate. In addition to Moroccan presentations, other
GICNT participants will be invited to make presentations.
For example, the International Atomic Energy Agency will be
invited to make a presentation on the Illicit Trafficking
Data Base and on its activities related to illicit
trafficking and nuclear terrorism.


4. (SBU) Eloumni pointed out to A/Polcouns that Morocco feels
that the conference is more closely related to GICNT
Statement of Principle Number 7 which reads, "improve
capabilities of participants for response, mitigation, and
investigation, in cases of terrorist attacks involving the
use of nuclear and other radioactive materials and
substances, including the development of technical means to
identify nuclear and other radioactive materials and
substances that are, or may be involved in the incident".
Department information from reftel A suggested that the
Moroccan conference was more closely related to GICNT
Statement of Principle Number 3 and Eloumni requests
clarification.


5. (SBU) Comment: Post would appreciate Department guidance
on any possible presentation the USG can provide at the Rabat
GICNT conference, clarification on the appropriate GICNT
statement of principle, and any information on the lead and
makeup of the U.S. delegation for passage to the Moroccan MFA.


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