Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09RANGOON406
2009-06-30 08:12:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Rangoon
Cable title:
BURMA: NLD LEARNS OF BAN VISIT - FROM THE MEDIA
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C O N F I D E N T I A L RANGOON 000406
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP AND IO; PACOM FOR FPA
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/29/2019
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM BM
SUBJECT: BURMA: NLD LEARNS OF BAN VISIT - FROM THE MEDIA
REF: RANGOON 404
Classified By: Political Officer Sean K. O'Neill for Reasons 1.4 (b) &
(d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L RANGOON 000406
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP AND IO; PACOM FOR FPA
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/29/2019
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM BM
SUBJECT: BURMA: NLD LEARNS OF BAN VISIT - FROM THE MEDIA
REF: RANGOON 404
Classified By: Political Officer Sean K. O'Neill for Reasons 1.4 (b) &
(d)
1. (C) On the morning of June 30, NLD spokesman Nyan Win
told us neither the GOB nor UN had informed the party about a
Ban visit or requested a meeting between Ban and NLD
officials. However, Nyan Win was aware of press reports on
the upcoming visit and commented that the NLD hopes it will
have the chance to meet with Ban. (Note: In the past, the
GOB normally has given the NLD no more than a couple of hours
notice prior to meetings with Gambari).
Comment
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2. (C) The GOB will no doubt try to keep the Secretary
General's visit focused on its priorities -- creating a link
between this trip and Ban's Nargis-specific (and apolitical)
visits last year; highlighting the regime's "roadmap to
democracy;" and, we expect, calling for an end to economic
sanctions. Per usual, it looks like the GOB may keep trip
details under wraps until the last minute, as it has with UN
Special Envoy Gambari's visits. With less than 72 hours to
go, it is more important than ever that the UNSYG and his
Burma Country Team strive to keep the spotlight on Aung San
Suu Kyi, political prisoners, and a genuine dialogue with the
opposition and ethnic minorities, as the UN announcement of
the trip did quite well.
DINGER
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP AND IO; PACOM FOR FPA
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/29/2019
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM BM
SUBJECT: BURMA: NLD LEARNS OF BAN VISIT - FROM THE MEDIA
REF: RANGOON 404
Classified By: Political Officer Sean K. O'Neill for Reasons 1.4 (b) &
(d)
1. (C) On the morning of June 30, NLD spokesman Nyan Win
told us neither the GOB nor UN had informed the party about a
Ban visit or requested a meeting between Ban and NLD
officials. However, Nyan Win was aware of press reports on
the upcoming visit and commented that the NLD hopes it will
have the chance to meet with Ban. (Note: In the past, the
GOB normally has given the NLD no more than a couple of hours
notice prior to meetings with Gambari).
Comment
--------------
2. (C) The GOB will no doubt try to keep the Secretary
General's visit focused on its priorities -- creating a link
between this trip and Ban's Nargis-specific (and apolitical)
visits last year; highlighting the regime's "roadmap to
democracy;" and, we expect, calling for an end to economic
sanctions. Per usual, it looks like the GOB may keep trip
details under wraps until the last minute, as it has with UN
Special Envoy Gambari's visits. With less than 72 hours to
go, it is more important than ever that the UNSYG and his
Burma Country Team strive to keep the spotlight on Aung San
Suu Kyi, political prisoners, and a genuine dialogue with the
opposition and ethnic minorities, as the UN announcement of
the trip did quite well.
DINGER