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09STATE7188
2009-01-27 16:05:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
OSCE/FSC: RESPONSE TO GEORGIA'S REFUSAL OF
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UNCLAS STATE 007188
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OSCE PARM PREL NATO
SUBJECT: OSCE/FSC: RESPONSE TO GEORGIA'S REFUSAL OF
RUSSIAN INSPECTIONS; U.S. STATEMENT FOR JANUARY 28 PLENARY
REF: A. STATE 005379
B. STATE 005614
UNCLAS STATE 007188
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OSCE PARM PREL NATO
SUBJECT: OSCE/FSC: RESPONSE TO GEORGIA'S REFUSAL OF
RUSSIAN INSPECTIONS; U.S. STATEMENT FOR JANUARY 28 PLENARY
REF: A. STATE 005379
B. STATE 005614
1. (U) This is an action message.
2. (U) USdel is asked to deliver the following statement
during the January 28 FSC plenary in response to Georgia's
refusals, based on "force majeure," on January 21 of a
request for a Russian evaluation and on January 22 of a
request for a Russian inspection in accordance with Vienna
Document 1999 (see refs A and B).
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Thank you, Mr. Chairperson,
Having listened carefully to the Russian and Georgian
interventions, we thank them and will send both statements to
our capital where they will be studied with interest.
As the members of the Forum have heard us say before, the
United States supports the fulfillment of international
commitments, and this includes the CFE Treaty and Vienna
Document 1999, which are designed to build transparency and
confidence regarding the disposition of the military forces
of participating States.
With regard to the events of last week, we note that the
Vienna Document does allow a participating State to refuse a
request for inspection or evaluation based on "force
majeure." It requires an explanation of the reasons for
declaring "force majeure."
We understand the concerns of Georgia, given recent events.
At the same time, the United States supports the view that
greater transparency and dialogue are needed to build
confidence among those involved in the conflicts in Georgia.
Vienna Document inspections and evaluations are important
tools for increasing transparency.
We encourage Russia and Georgia to support the
forward-looking efforts by the OSCE and other international
bodies to restore peace and good order to the region damaged
by the conflict in Georgia.
We urge full implementation of the August 12 and September 8
ceasefire package, and the renewal of robust OSCE monitoring
throughout the conflict area in order to reduce tensions and
investigate reported security incidents.
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson.
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CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OSCE PARM PREL NATO
SUBJECT: OSCE/FSC: RESPONSE TO GEORGIA'S REFUSAL OF
RUSSIAN INSPECTIONS; U.S. STATEMENT FOR JANUARY 28 PLENARY
REF: A. STATE 005379
B. STATE 005614
1. (U) This is an action message.
2. (U) USdel is asked to deliver the following statement
during the January 28 FSC plenary in response to Georgia's
refusals, based on "force majeure," on January 21 of a
request for a Russian evaluation and on January 22 of a
request for a Russian inspection in accordance with Vienna
Document 1999 (see refs A and B).
-------------- Begin Text --------------
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson,
Having listened carefully to the Russian and Georgian
interventions, we thank them and will send both statements to
our capital where they will be studied with interest.
As the members of the Forum have heard us say before, the
United States supports the fulfillment of international
commitments, and this includes the CFE Treaty and Vienna
Document 1999, which are designed to build transparency and
confidence regarding the disposition of the military forces
of participating States.
With regard to the events of last week, we note that the
Vienna Document does allow a participating State to refuse a
request for inspection or evaluation based on "force
majeure." It requires an explanation of the reasons for
declaring "force majeure."
We understand the concerns of Georgia, given recent events.
At the same time, the United States supports the view that
greater transparency and dialogue are needed to build
confidence among those involved in the conflicts in Georgia.
Vienna Document inspections and evaluations are important
tools for increasing transparency.
We encourage Russia and Georgia to support the
forward-looking efforts by the OSCE and other international
bodies to restore peace and good order to the region damaged
by the conflict in Georgia.
We urge full implementation of the August 12 and September 8
ceasefire package, and the renewal of robust OSCE monitoring
throughout the conflict area in order to reduce tensions and
investigate reported security incidents.
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson.
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CLINTON