Identifier
Created
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10LUANDA39
2010-01-29 16:59:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Luanda
Cable title:
ANGOLA SILENT FOR NOW ON IRAN SANCTIONS ACT
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C O N F I D E N T I A L LUANDA 000039
EEB/ESC/TFS FOR CHRIS BACKEMEYER, AND NEA/IR FOR RAJ
WADHWANI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/28/2020
TAGS: AO ENRG EPET ETTC IN IR PREL
SUBJECT: ANGOLA SILENT FOR NOW ON IRAN SANCTIONS ACT
REF: STATE 02957
Classified By: Acting DCM Jason H. Smith for reasons 1.4 (b) (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L LUANDA 000039
EEB/ESC/TFS FOR CHRIS BACKEMEYER, AND NEA/IR FOR RAJ
WADHWANI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/28/2020
TAGS: AO ENRG EPET ETTC IN IR PREL
SUBJECT: ANGOLA SILENT FOR NOW ON IRAN SANCTIONS ACT
REF: STATE 02957
Classified By: Acting DCM Jason H. Smith for reasons 1.4 (b) (d).
1. (C) A/DCM delivered demarche points contained in reftel to
MFA Director of the America's Section Maria Isabel de Resende
on 20 January, 2010. A/DCM emphasized United States concerns
over the Angolan energy firm Sonangol's announced energy deal
with Iran, and the possible ramifications under the Iran
Sanctions Act (ISA),as articulated in reftel. Resende
offered no immediate comment, but assured A/DCM that she
would relay the Department's concerns to the highest possible
level for proper consideration.
2. (C) Post will raise this critical issue with the
Presidency through Diplomatic Advisor Carlos Fonseca, and
with other senior officials to ensure that the GRA
understands the implications of this deal.
MOZENA
EEB/ESC/TFS FOR CHRIS BACKEMEYER, AND NEA/IR FOR RAJ
WADHWANI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/28/2020
TAGS: AO ENRG EPET ETTC IN IR PREL
SUBJECT: ANGOLA SILENT FOR NOW ON IRAN SANCTIONS ACT
REF: STATE 02957
Classified By: Acting DCM Jason H. Smith for reasons 1.4 (b) (d).
1. (C) A/DCM delivered demarche points contained in reftel to
MFA Director of the America's Section Maria Isabel de Resende
on 20 January, 2010. A/DCM emphasized United States concerns
over the Angolan energy firm Sonangol's announced energy deal
with Iran, and the possible ramifications under the Iran
Sanctions Act (ISA),as articulated in reftel. Resende
offered no immediate comment, but assured A/DCM that she
would relay the Department's concerns to the highest possible
level for proper consideration.
2. (C) Post will raise this critical issue with the
Presidency through Diplomatic Advisor Carlos Fonseca, and
with other senior officials to ensure that the GRA
understands the implications of this deal.
MOZENA