Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE15253
2009-02-19 14:10:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Secretary of State
Cable title:
APPROVED BUILDING BLOCKS FOR U.S. INTERVENTION AT
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UNCLAS STATE 015253
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KUNR UNGA UNSC
SUBJECT: APPROVED BUILDING BLOCKS FOR U.S. INTERVENTION AT
THE LAUNCH OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL NEGOTIATIONS
UNCLAS STATE 015253
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KUNR UNGA UNSC
SUBJECT: APPROVED BUILDING BLOCKS FOR U.S. INTERVENTION AT
THE LAUNCH OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL NEGOTIATIONS
1. (U) USUN should draw from the building blocks in para 2
during U.S. intervention in the debate on UN Security Council
reform in the General Assembly on February 19, 2009.
Department requests that post re-clear the final statement if
it is significantly and substantively different from the
building blocks below.
2. (SBU) Following are Department-approved building blocks.
BEGIN BUILDING BLOCKS
-- The United States believes that the long-term legitimacy
and viability of the UN Security Council depend on it
reflecting the world of the 21st century.
-- We will make a serious, deliberate effort, consulting with
key allies and capitals, to find a way forward that enhances
the ability of the Security Council to carry out its mandate
and effectively meet the challenges of the new century.
-- The United States is not linking Security Council reform
to other aspects of UN reform. We view both as important and
will pursue them in tandem.
-- We support expansion of the Security Council in a way that
will not diminish its effectiveness and its efficiency.
-- We have not taken a position on any specific
configuration, though it would be hard to imagine a Security
Council enlargement that does not include Japan.
END BUILDING BLOCKS
CLINTON
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KUNR UNGA UNSC
SUBJECT: APPROVED BUILDING BLOCKS FOR U.S. INTERVENTION AT
THE LAUNCH OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL NEGOTIATIONS
1. (U) USUN should draw from the building blocks in para 2
during U.S. intervention in the debate on UN Security Council
reform in the General Assembly on February 19, 2009.
Department requests that post re-clear the final statement if
it is significantly and substantively different from the
building blocks below.
2. (SBU) Following are Department-approved building blocks.
BEGIN BUILDING BLOCKS
-- The United States believes that the long-term legitimacy
and viability of the UN Security Council depend on it
reflecting the world of the 21st century.
-- We will make a serious, deliberate effort, consulting with
key allies and capitals, to find a way forward that enhances
the ability of the Security Council to carry out its mandate
and effectively meet the challenges of the new century.
-- The United States is not linking Security Council reform
to other aspects of UN reform. We view both as important and
will pursue them in tandem.
-- We support expansion of the Security Council in a way that
will not diminish its effectiveness and its efficiency.
-- We have not taken a position on any specific
configuration, though it would be hard to imagine a Security
Council enlargement that does not include Japan.
END BUILDING BLOCKS
CLINTON