Identifier
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09TASHKENT545
2009-04-20 12:17:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Tashkent
Cable title:  

Uzbekistan on Afghanistan Contributions

Tags:  NATO PREL MARR AF UZ 
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SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 2019/04/20
TAGS: NATO PREL MARR AF UZ
SUBJECT: Uzbekistan on Afghanistan Contributions

REF: 09 STATE 31102; STATE 29482

CLASSIFIED BY: Nicholas Berliner, Pol-Econ Chief; REASON: 1.4(B),(D)

C O N F I D E N T I A L TASHKENT 000545

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 2019/04/20
TAGS: NATO PREL MARR AF UZ
SUBJECT: Uzbekistan on Afghanistan Contributions

REF: 09 STATE 31102; STATE 29482

CLASSIFIED BY: Nicholas Berliner, Pol-Econ Chief; REASON: 1.4(B),(D)


1. (C) Charge and P-E Chief delivered points on Afghanistan
contributions to Uzbek MFA Americas head Tahir Mamadjanov on April
20:



Electrical Transmission: Mamadjanov noted that electricity supply
to Afghanistan is proceeding without any problems. (Note:
Uzbekistan currently supplies 75 MW and is constructing a second 75
MW line.)



Agriculture and Water: Mamadjanov said that Uzbek experts had
worked successfully in Afghanistan for many years and that there is
a large reserve of experience in the country. He asked for more
specific information on how such cooperation would be structured,
but seemed to view this favorably and as an area where Uzbekistan
could potentially do more.



Termez Border Capacity: The view in Uzbekistan is that Hairaton,
not Termez, is the chokepoint for cargo from Uzbekistan to
Afghanistan. Mamadjanov repeated this.



OSCE Border Training: The GOU keeps cooperation with OSCE extremely
circumscribed. Mamadjanov did not address the question directly,
but said that bilateral cooperation through EXBS on border security
was very positive.




2. (C) Comment: In our judgment, engaging the GOU in the area of
agriculture and water management has the greatest chance for
success. Not only do the Uzbeks have experience in this field, but
it is less sensitive and therefore more apt to elicit a positive
response if we come back to them with concrete proposals for
assistance. Significant cooperation within the OSCE framework is
unlikely, as the GOU has limited its engagement with nearly all
multi-lateral institutions and continues to view the OSCE's work in
the country with a great deal of skepticism. On capacity at the
Termez border, potential problems there should become more apparent
as the volume of NDN cargo ramps up. We should monitor this closely
and, if capacity does prove to be insufficient, press the Uzbeks
with specific recommendations for improvements.
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