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09STATE13273
2009-02-12 19:27:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
FEBRUARY 12, 2009 UN SECURITY COUNCIL
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SUBJECT: FEBRUARY 12, 2009 UN SECURITY COUNCIL
CONSULTATIONS ON SOMALIA
(U)
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SUBJECT: FEBRUARY 12, 2009 UN SECURITY COUNCIL
CONSULTATIONS ON SOMALIA
(U) 1. USUN may draw upon the talking points in paragraph 2
on the political processes in Somalia and the talking points
in paragraph 3 on support to the African Union Mission to
Somalia (AMISOM) during consultations scheduled for February
12, 2009.
(U) 2. Begin talking points on political processes in Somalia.
- We welcome the election of President Sharif and the
expansion of the Transitional Federal Parliament to include
members of the Alliance for the Reliberation of Somalia (ARS)
and encourage all Somalis to renounce violence and engage in
the national reconciliation process.
- IF NEEDED: We also welcome the appointment of
as Prime Minister of Somalia. We wish him good luck in his
efforts and urge Somalis and international stakeholders alike
to work with him to bring peace and stability to Somalia.
- While most welcome a chance for peace in Somalia, others
desire further violence. We condemn al-Shabaab,s continuing
attacks on AMISOM and its announcement of planned attacks
against President Sharif,s government.
End talking points on political processes in Somalia.
(U) 3. Begin talking points on support to AMISOM.
- We appreciate the Technical Assessment Mission,s (TAM,s)
report as contained in the Secretary-General,s letter of
January 31 and its Annex. We are committed to assisting the
UN where necessary and appropriate, and of course will
carefully consider any requests in this regard.
-As the UN contracts for logistical support, accountability
and transparency will be important, but we must remember the
situation in Somalia is dynamic and time is of the essence.
What can the Secretariat do to expedite its contracting
process so that UN assistance can have the most immediate
impact on the ground?
-What preparations has the Secretariat made for a trust fund
for AMISOM? When do you expect to hold the donors conference
anticipated in resolution 1863?
End talking points on support to AMISOM.
CLINTON