Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
10TRIPOLI56
2010-01-20 11:01:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Tripoli
Cable title:
LIBYA SENDS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO HAITI
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UNCLAS TRIPOLI 000056
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/MAG, HAITI TASK FORCE ONE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID ECON PGOV PREL PREF HA LY
SUBJECT: LIBYA SENDS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO HAITI
REF: STATE 4854
UNCLAS TRIPOLI 000056
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/MAG, HAITI TASK FORCE ONE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID ECON PGOV PREL PREF HA LY
SUBJECT: LIBYA SENDS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO HAITI
REF: STATE 4854
1. (SBU) Pol/Econ Chief delivered reftel demarche to Waddat
Sarrah of the Libyan MFA's Americas Department January 19,
expressing appreciation for Libya's generous contribution of
medical equipment and supplies, blankets, foodstuffs, and other
relief materials, particularly since Libya does not maintain
diplomatic relations with Haiti. Sarrah thanked the USG for the
message and responded that assisting those in need is a "part of
Libyan culture." (Note: In a separate conversation, Foreign
Minister Musa Kusa's Chief of Staff clarified to Pol/Econ Chief
that Libya routinely provides assistance to other nations,
irrespective of whether Libya maintains diplomatic relations
with them. End note.) Sarrah noted that two cargo planes of
relief supplies had already departed Libya and another was being
prepared. The Libyan provisions included medical equipment,
medicine, blankets, tents, and foodstuffs. Sarrah believed that
delivery of the supplies was being coordinated through the
Libyan Embassy in Mexico.
2. (U) According to Libyan press reports, the Qadhafi
Development Foundation is leading the relief effort, in
conjunction with the Libyan Red Crescent and the Libya
Assistance and Development Fund. Oea newspaper, which is part
of Saif al-Islam's Al Ghad Media Group, reported January 19 that
the "aid will be delivered by a rescue team and a specialized
medical team who will offer the medical assistance required for
those affected by the quake."
3. (U) Post will report additional details on the precise
quantities and value of Libya's contributions to the relief
effort in Haiti as we receive them.
4. Minimize considered.
CRETZ
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/MAG, HAITI TASK FORCE ONE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID ECON PGOV PREL PREF HA LY
SUBJECT: LIBYA SENDS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO HAITI
REF: STATE 4854
1. (SBU) Pol/Econ Chief delivered reftel demarche to Waddat
Sarrah of the Libyan MFA's Americas Department January 19,
expressing appreciation for Libya's generous contribution of
medical equipment and supplies, blankets, foodstuffs, and other
relief materials, particularly since Libya does not maintain
diplomatic relations with Haiti. Sarrah thanked the USG for the
message and responded that assisting those in need is a "part of
Libyan culture." (Note: In a separate conversation, Foreign
Minister Musa Kusa's Chief of Staff clarified to Pol/Econ Chief
that Libya routinely provides assistance to other nations,
irrespective of whether Libya maintains diplomatic relations
with them. End note.) Sarrah noted that two cargo planes of
relief supplies had already departed Libya and another was being
prepared. The Libyan provisions included medical equipment,
medicine, blankets, tents, and foodstuffs. Sarrah believed that
delivery of the supplies was being coordinated through the
Libyan Embassy in Mexico.
2. (U) According to Libyan press reports, the Qadhafi
Development Foundation is leading the relief effort, in
conjunction with the Libyan Red Crescent and the Libya
Assistance and Development Fund. Oea newspaper, which is part
of Saif al-Islam's Al Ghad Media Group, reported January 19 that
the "aid will be delivered by a rescue team and a specialized
medical team who will offer the medical assistance required for
those affected by the quake."
3. (U) Post will report additional details on the precise
quantities and value of Libya's contributions to the relief
effort in Haiti as we receive them.
4. Minimize considered.
CRETZ