Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09USUNNEWYORK168
2009-02-23 15:29:00
CONFIDENTIAL
USUN New York
Cable title:
MADAGASCAR PERMREP'S CALL ON AMBASSADOR RICE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L USUN NEW YORK 000168
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/23/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV UNSC MA
SUBJECT: MADAGASCAR PERMREP'S CALL ON AMBASSADOR RICE
Classified By: Amb. Susan Rice, for reasons 1.4 b/d.
C O N F I D E N T I A L USUN NEW YORK 000168
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/23/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV UNSC MA
SUBJECT: MADAGASCAR PERMREP'S CALL ON AMBASSADOR RICE
Classified By: Amb. Susan Rice, for reasons 1.4 b/d.
1. (C) Ambassador Zina Andrianarivelo-Razafy of Madagascar
paid an introductory call on Ambassador Rice on February 19.
He offered no details on the ongoing political crisis in
Madagascar but expressed a general hope that parties to the
dispute could reach a compromise solution that "respected
legality." He repeatedly emphasized his commitment to good
relations with the United States, making clear that
Madagascar would be absent during any vote on a resolution
condemning the ICC's actions in Sudan, just as it absented
itself from votes on various General Assembly resolutions
condemning Israel.
2. (C) In response to a question from Ambassador Rice on
strengthening relations with the Africa Group, Ambassador
Andrianarivelo invited Amb. Rice to brief the Africa Group,
suggesting that a March meeting could provide an opportunity
in particular for a frank exchange of views on the ICC
proceedings against Sudanese President Bashir.
3. (C) Comment: Andrianarivelo does not strike us as a player
in Malagasy politics: his chief concern in the current
political dispute seems to be retaining his job. His
pro-American leanings may allow us to cultivate an African
ally on General Assembly issues, particularly if events at
home leave him with increased leeway on important votes. End
comment.
Rice
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/23/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV UNSC MA
SUBJECT: MADAGASCAR PERMREP'S CALL ON AMBASSADOR RICE
Classified By: Amb. Susan Rice, for reasons 1.4 b/d.
1. (C) Ambassador Zina Andrianarivelo-Razafy of Madagascar
paid an introductory call on Ambassador Rice on February 19.
He offered no details on the ongoing political crisis in
Madagascar but expressed a general hope that parties to the
dispute could reach a compromise solution that "respected
legality." He repeatedly emphasized his commitment to good
relations with the United States, making clear that
Madagascar would be absent during any vote on a resolution
condemning the ICC's actions in Sudan, just as it absented
itself from votes on various General Assembly resolutions
condemning Israel.
2. (C) In response to a question from Ambassador Rice on
strengthening relations with the Africa Group, Ambassador
Andrianarivelo invited Amb. Rice to brief the Africa Group,
suggesting that a March meeting could provide an opportunity
in particular for a frank exchange of views on the ICC
proceedings against Sudanese President Bashir.
3. (C) Comment: Andrianarivelo does not strike us as a player
in Malagasy politics: his chief concern in the current
political dispute seems to be retaining his job. His
pro-American leanings may allow us to cultivate an African
ally on General Assembly issues, particularly if events at
home leave him with increased leeway on important votes. End
comment.
Rice