Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09ROME396
2009-04-06 15:27:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Rome
Cable title:
ITALY CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCH
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ROME 000396
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/10/2019
TAGS: PREL PARM KNNP KN IT
SUBJECT: ITALY CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCH
REF: STATE 33031
Classified By: J.Liam Wasley, Acting Political Minister Counselor, for
reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ROME 000396
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/10/2019
TAGS: PREL PARM KNNP KN IT
SUBJECT: ITALY CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCH
REF: STATE 33031
Classified By: J.Liam Wasley, Acting Political Minister Counselor, for
reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (U) On Sunday April 5, the Italian MFA issued a statement
condemning the North Korean Missile launch, calling it a
violation of UNSCR 1718 and characterizing it as a threat to
global nonproliferation efforts. The GOI, in its capacity as
G8 President, calls on North Korea to cease all activities
related to its missile program and comply with all relevant
UNSC resolutions.
2. (C) Mario Bartoli, Deputy Office Director for East Asian
Affairs, said that the Italian MFA was not sure what concrete
action it would take, but his office would consult with the
offices for G8, Nonproliferation and UN Affairs to determine
the best course of action. He noted that Italy would like to
be consulted as the U.S. develops a plan to respond to the
launch.
3. (U) Unofficial Text of Italian MFA Statement on the North
Korean Missile Launch:
Begin Text
The Farnesina (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) condemns the
launch of "an experimental communications satellite"
undertaken today by North Korea due to its negative
implications for the global nonproliferation regime.
Pyongyang's action, in violation of UN Security Council
Resolution 1718, ultimately complicates the resolution of the
North Korean nuclear issue and is an obstacle to the
re-establishment of a climate of trust and reducing tensions
that could foster regional stability.
Italy, in its capacity of President of the G8 and in light of
its commitment to promote nonproliferation and disarmament,
asks North Korea to respect pertinent UN Security Council
resolutions and to suspend all activities related to its
missile program, and to renounce all of its nuclear weapons
and programs.
End Text.
DIBBLE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/10/2019
TAGS: PREL PARM KNNP KN IT
SUBJECT: ITALY CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCH
REF: STATE 33031
Classified By: J.Liam Wasley, Acting Political Minister Counselor, for
reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (U) On Sunday April 5, the Italian MFA issued a statement
condemning the North Korean Missile launch, calling it a
violation of UNSCR 1718 and characterizing it as a threat to
global nonproliferation efforts. The GOI, in its capacity as
G8 President, calls on North Korea to cease all activities
related to its missile program and comply with all relevant
UNSC resolutions.
2. (C) Mario Bartoli, Deputy Office Director for East Asian
Affairs, said that the Italian MFA was not sure what concrete
action it would take, but his office would consult with the
offices for G8, Nonproliferation and UN Affairs to determine
the best course of action. He noted that Italy would like to
be consulted as the U.S. develops a plan to respond to the
launch.
3. (U) Unofficial Text of Italian MFA Statement on the North
Korean Missile Launch:
Begin Text
The Farnesina (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) condemns the
launch of "an experimental communications satellite"
undertaken today by North Korea due to its negative
implications for the global nonproliferation regime.
Pyongyang's action, in violation of UN Security Council
Resolution 1718, ultimately complicates the resolution of the
North Korean nuclear issue and is an obstacle to the
re-establishment of a climate of trust and reducing tensions
that could foster regional stability.
Italy, in its capacity of President of the G8 and in light of
its commitment to promote nonproliferation and disarmament,
asks North Korea to respect pertinent UN Security Council
resolutions and to suspend all activities related to its
missile program, and to renounce all of its nuclear weapons
and programs.
End Text.
DIBBLE