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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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08STATE130227IRAQ ECONOMIC RECOVERY: ROLE OF SCIENCE &
[...] (U) Summary: To accelerate Iraq's economic recovery, a roundtable of U.S. experts, convened by the Department, has offered to help Iraq establish and develop its own National Science Foundation (NSF). Science and technology (the application of science) has long been a vital engine of economic [...]
2008-12-11 16:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ECIN EAID SOCI OEXC PGOV PINS PTER IZ
08STATE130257BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050135240 for the export of UH-1H helicopter parts to Chile. Post is requested to complete t [...]
2008-12-11 18:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CI
08STATE130271INSTRUCTION FOR UNSC RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ICTY
[...] The Department instructs USUN to vote in favor of the UN Security Council Resolution authorizing the Secretary-General to appoint additional ad litem judges to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, scheduled for consideration on December 12. 2. Begin resolution text [...]
2008-12-11 18:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC ICTY KAWC ZL
08STATE130301CORRECTED COPY: CONSOLIDATED FY 2011 MISSION
[...] Summary: The following cable provides consolidated guidance from Washington to missions for the preparation of FY 2011 Mission Strategic Plans (MSP). This cable is divided into the following sections: Regional Bureau Guidance; Bureau of Resource Management (RM),Office of Strategic and Perform [...]
2008-12-11 19:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN AMGT EAID KICA KSEP KSPR PREL EAP
08STATE130311DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance in an APCSS Advance Security Cooperation 09-1 training course schedu [...]
2008-12-11 19:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE130313DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance in a Defense Resource Management Training Course from January 3-30, [...]
2008-12-11 19:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE130314DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance in a Defense Resource Management Course training course from January [...]
2008-12-11 19:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE130315DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance at a Combined Strategic Intelligence Training Program course schedul [...]
2008-12-11 19:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE130335SECRETARY RICE'S DECEMBER 9, 2008 MEETING WITH
[...] (U) Classified by: NEA C. David Welch for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d) 2. (U) Meeting date: December 9, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. for 30 minutes in Washington, DC. 3. (U) Participants: UNITED STATES The Secretary Deputy A/S David Hale, NEA Lebanon Desk Officer Christine Lawson LEBANON [...]
2008-12-11 20:18:00Secretary of StateSECRETOVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA PGOV PREL PTER SY
08STATE130393HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much t [...]
2008-12-11 21:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE130444CORRECTED COPY - KIRIBATI: RESETTLEMENT OF UIGHUR DETAINEES
[...] (S) In November 2008, pursuant to instructions from the Department, Post initiated discussions with the Government of Kiribati (GoK) regarding the possible resettlement in Kiribati of up to 17 Uighur detainees from Guantanamo Bay (GTMO). GoK President Tong indicated a willingness to discuss th [...]
2008-12-11 22:13:00Secretary of StateSECRETPTER PREL PHUM PINS TN KR AS NZ CH
08STATE130453AGREEMENT WITH NICARAGUA ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2, 5 AND 6. 2. (C) ON AUGUST 8, 2008, AMEMBASSY MANAGUA AND THE GOVERNMENT ON NICARAGUA (GON) COMPLETED AN EXCHANGE OF DIPLOMATIC NOTES REGARDING A STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT (SOFA) AND CUSTOMS PROCEDURES FOR U.S. FORCES IN NICARAGUA FOR EXERCIS [...]
2008-12-11 22:27:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL US
08STATE130457BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050092123 for the export of rifles to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete this Blu [...]
2008-12-11 22:42:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC KOMC GT
08STATE130458FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL THREE-LICENSE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of revolvers to the Czech Republic. This request was sent over 110 days ago. We request an update from post regarding the status of this case. If post has already responded to [...]
2008-12-11 22:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC EZ
08STATE130459GUIDANCE FOR DECEMBER 15 UNSC CONSULTATIONS ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN should draw from the talking points in para 2 during the UN Security Council consultations on Zimbabwe December 15. USUN should also address the press after the UNSC briefing to summarize the key points from the U.S. statement. 2. (U) Begin points: O [...]
2008-12-11 22:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM ZI XA ZU KDEM
08STATE130461USUN MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR IO BUREAU'S
[...] (U) Mission Clearance is requested for IO/EDA staff members to travel to New York to attend the UNDP Meeting, December 16, 2008. 2. (U) Participants traveling to New York are: Mr. Robert Downess Security Clearance: Top Secret Badge ID: 617251 Mr. Charles Chang Security Clear [...]
2008-12-11 23:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT IO OTRA UNCRED UNGA ASEC
08STATE130472ACTION REQUEST: RESPONSE TO GOR'S DIPNOTE ON IRAQ
[...] (U) Department requests Ambassador pass to the Government of Russia (GOR) the results of Multi-National Force Iraq's (MNF-I) investigation into purported U.S. military involvement in a traffic accident with a Russian convoy in Baghdad. The Ambassador may draw upon these talking points: -- A [...]
2008-12-11 23:17:00Secretary of StateSECRETMARR MOPS PGOV PREL IZ RS
08STATE130488UNFICYP MANDATE ADOPTION, DECEMBER 12, 2008
[...] (U) USUN is instructed to join consensus on the text below during the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) resolution adoption scheduled for December 12, 2008. Begin text. The Security Council, Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 28 November 2008 (S/2008/744) on the Un [...]
2008-12-12 02:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO GR TU CY
08STATE130489SOMALIA: DEMARCHE REQUEST ON UNSC SOMALIA PIRACY
[...] This is an action cable. Posts are instructed to demarche host governments at a high level about our draft Security Council resolution on Somalia piracy currently being debated in the Security Council. USUN may use points and background provided in this cable in the experts meeting on the re [...]
2008-12-12 03:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE130491SOMALIA: DEMARCHE REQUEST ON UNSC SOMALIA PIRACY
[...] This is an action cable. Posts are instructed to demarche host governments at a high level about our draft Security Council resolution on Somalia piracy currently being debated in the Security Council. USUN may use points and background provided in this cable in the experts meeting on the re [...]
2008-12-12 03:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE130492SOMALIA: DEMARCHE REQUEST ON UNSC SOMALIA PIRACY
[...] This is an action cable. Posts are instructed to demarche host governments at a high level about our draft Security Council resolution on Somalia piracy currently being debated in the Security Council. USUN may use points and background provided in this cable in the experts meeting on the re [...]
2008-12-12 03:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE130496SOMALIA: DEMARCHE REQUEST ON UNSC SOMALIA PIRACY
[...] This is an action cable. Posts are instructed to demarche host governments at a high level about our draft Security Council resolution on Somalia piracy currently being debated in the Security Council. USUN may use points and background provided in this cable in the experts meeting on the re [...]
2008-12-12 03:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE13055(S) SWISS FIRM EXPORTS MACHINE TOOLS TO IRAN,
[...] (S) Background: The U.S. has information indicating that in July 2006, the Swiss firm Schaublin Machines SA sold a model 180-CCN high-precision lathe to Iran's Schiller Novin, an entity with a history of procuring items on behalf of Iran's defense industry (including the Shahid Hemmat Industr [...]
2008-02-07 20:53:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ IR
08STATE130577NOTIFYING ALLIES OF FRIED-ANTONOV MEETING ON CFE
[...] (U) This is an action message for embassies in all NATO capitals and USNATO. USOSCE should follow up as appropriate. 2. (C) Posts should contact appropriate host government authorities (USNATO should inform appropriate members of the International Staff) as soon as possible to let them k [...]
2008-12-12 14:00:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKCFE PREF PARM RS NATO
08STATE130622EU COMMISSION STABILITY PROGRAM -- THIRD COUNTRY
[...] (SBU) Summary. Multiple ISN Bureau and interagency officers met with the European Commission (EC) on November 18-19 to discuss further nonproliferation programs and activities as originally envisioned in March (reftel) regarding the U.S.-EU Summit commitment to greater coordination through U [...]
2008-12-12 14:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEUN KNNP OSCE PARM PREL SC UNVIE
08STATE130687UPDATED GEORGIA TRAVEL WARNING
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Georgia. This travel warning replaces the one dated September 10, 2008 to note travel restrictions for official Americans in Georgia and the risk that unexploded ordnance poses in the areas where fighting took place in Aug [...]
2008-12-12 16:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC GG
08STATE130736BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-license/pre-shipment check on license 050120452 for the export of carbines to Canada. Post is requested to complete this [...]
2008-12-12 18:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
08STATE130752APPROVAL FOR AMBASSADOR TODD TO BE ABSENT FROM
[...] The Department grants permission for Ambassador William E. Todd to be absent from post December 28, 2008 to January 4, 2009 to travel to Bangkok, Thailand and Singapore on personal leave with his dependent family members. 2. In Ambassador Todd's absence, DCM John McIntyre will serve as Char [...]
2008-12-12 18:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA BX
08STATE130826(S) NIAG 8210: POSSIBLE TRANSFER OF
[...] (S//REL Singapore) Available information suggests that Singapore-based firm Fortuna Aerospace Supplies and Trading may be planning to sell zeolite molecular sieve beads to the Pakistani firm G.A. Sons Pvt Ltd. G.A. Sons is a known procurement agent for Pakistan's nuclear program. Zeolite mo [...]
2008-12-12 20:30:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL MNUC SN PK
08STATE13086BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050082129 for the export of pistols to Thailand. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lant [...]
2008-02-07 21:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE130868TRAVEL WARNING - ZIMBABWE
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Zimbabwe due to deteriorating safety and security conditions, and urges them to carefully consider their need to travel there. The political instability and economic crisis in Zimbabwe have resulted in small- scale civ [...]
2008-12-12 21:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC ZI
08STATE13087BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050081688 for the export of pistols to Thailand. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lant [...]
2008-02-07 21:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE13088BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050081972 for the export of pistols and magazines to Thailand. Post is requested to complete [...]
2008-02-07 21:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE130899DIPLOMATIC NOTE ADDING THE STATE DEPARTMENT TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (C) Background: The November 18 U.S.-Ukraine missile destruction talks in Kyiv provided an opportunity to exchange information and review next steps for moving forward to eliminate Ukraine's SCUD missiles and related equipment (Ref B [...]
2008-12-12 22:36:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMTCRE PARM PREL UP
08STATE13094COUNTERTERRORISM FINANCE: OPPORTUNITY FOR FINANCIAL
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 7. 2. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will hold a Counterterrorism Financial Regulatory training course at the FDIC Training Facilities in Arlington, Virginia for participants from addressee countries. This training is fund [...]
2008-02-07 21:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KTFN ECON EFIN PREL KCRM
08STATE130963DEMARCHE REQUEST: UNSCR ON ANNAPOLIS PROCESS
[...] (U) NIACT precedence required for Sunday action at addressee posts. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) The Secretary requests that Ambassadors or charges demarche Foreign Ministers at the earliest opportunity to press for support for a UN Security Council Resolution on the Annapolis pro [...]
2008-12-13 23:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKWBG PGOV PREL UNSC
08STATE13105JANUARY 30 MEETING OF THE G-8 GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The first G-8 Global Partnership Working Group meeting (GPWG) of the Japanese G-8 Presidency, which took place on January 30, 2008 in Tokyo, focused on expanding the geographic scope of GP activities and developing benchmarks to ensure that current pledges for GP projects in Rus [...]
2008-02-07 22:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL ETTC KNNP CBW TRGY GM JA RS CA UK FR
08STATE131183THANK YOU FROM THE SECRETARY FOR NEA VOTES ON
[...] (U) This is an action message for action addresses. See para 6. 2. (U) Summary: NEA posts' outreach to host countries, at all levels, paid off November 21 when the UN General Assembly's Third Committee adopted three top priority resolutions on the human rights situations in North Korea, [...]
2008-12-15 16:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPDC PHUM PREL UNGA
08STATE131242DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a JUSMAG Title X Advanced Security Cooperation course scheduled f [...]
2008-12-15 17:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131250DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a JUSMAG IMET Manpower Personnel Officer course starts January 30 [...]
2008-12-15 17:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131254DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for a JUSMAG Teak Piston 09-1 Teak Piston 09-1, wh [...]
2008-12-15 17:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131255DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for the FBI's Post Blast Investigations Course, which starts January 30 [...]
2008-12-15 17:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131256DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for an FBI National Academy Session, which starts April 5, 2009 and end [...]
2008-12-15 17:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131261WMD BILATERAL AGREEMENT WITH MONTENEGRO
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. Summary: The Department would like to restart negotiations with Montenegro on a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) agreement as soon as possible. This government-to-government agreement will enable Montenegro to take advantage of assistance [...]
2008-12-15 17:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMW PGOV PREL
08STATE131264Secretary Rice's December 5, 2008 Meeting with
[...] (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary Ambassador James Cain A/S Sean McCormack, PA PDAS Marcie Ries, EUR Damon Wilson, NSC Staff John Rath (Embassy Note taker) Denmark Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Prime Minister Kirsten Dybvad, Permanent Secretary of State Ulrik Federspiel, MFA Permanent [...]
2008-12-15 17:17:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA PREL DA
08STATE131277ASSISTANT SECRETARY FRIED'S DECEMBER 8 MEETING
[...] (S) Summary: EUR Assistant Secretary Fried met December 8, 2008 with Turkish Undersecretary Apakan and a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a two-hour discussion on European issues as part of the Shared Vision strategic dialogue. They covered U.S.-Turkish cooperation and share [...]
2008-12-15 17:49:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PGOV TU
08STATE131310TRAVEL WARNING - COTE D'IVOIRE
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Cote d'Ivoire and urges U.S. citizens to exercise extreme caution while traveling in Cote d'Ivoire. This replaces the Travel Warning for Cote d'Ivoire dated June 09, 2008, updates information on the security and politic [...]
2008-12-15 18:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC IV
08STATE131332HOLIDAY GREETINGS FOR INL PERSONNEL WORLDWIDE
[...] From: Assistant Secretary David T. Johnson, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. 2. As the holiday season arrives, the year comes to a close, and we prepare for a Presidential transition that has historic implications, I want to express my thanks to the entire INL [...]
2008-12-15 19:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT KCRM SNAR
08STATE131354SUBJECT: WTO DIRECTOR GENERAL DECISION NOT TO
[...] (U) SUMMARY: WTO Director General Pascal Lamy announced on December 12, 2008 that there are still significant gaps on a number of outstanding issues in the ongoing Doha Round negotiations and that he does not see the basis for convening a meeting of Ministers in Geneva before the end of the [...]
2008-12-15 19:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO USTR
08STATE131411HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AFRICAN CENTER FOR
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 15, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Butera, Gerald Rank: Major Position: Director of Training Unit: RW Defense Forces He [...]
2008-12-15 20:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MARR PHUM RW
08STATE131552ADVISING RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR OF CONCERN FOR CIVIL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On December 9, DRL A/S David Kramer called Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak in to the Department to discuss civil society in Russia. Kramer expressed his condolences for Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) Patriarch Alexiy II's death. Kramer then gave Kislyak a copy of the Departme [...]
2008-12-16 13:53:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL RS
08STATE131582BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050126620 for the export of a night vision goggle test set to Brunei. Embassy is requested [...]
2008-12-16 14:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC BX
08STATE131593BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050109504 for the export of an ImagIR Camera Head to Slovenia. Post is requested to comple [...]
2008-12-16 15:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SI
08STATE131600HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING:
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 16, 2008, it posssesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Kayenga Mugumwa Rank: Captain DOB: Augfust 28, 1972 Unit: EMG/LOG Name: Djafae [...]
2008-12-16 15:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CG
08STATE131616HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PARTICIPATION IN
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 16, 2008, it possesses no credible information of grosss violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Nokl Akebayeri Rank: Petty Officer 1st Class United/Organization: Navy Radar System Su [...]
2008-12-16 15:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
08STATE131705PAKISTANI PROCUREMENT FIRM SEEKS GERMAN-ORIGIN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: The U.S. has information indicating that as of September 2008, the Pakistani intermediary K.M. Enterprises was seeking calibration equipment from the German firm Feinmess-Suhl on behalf of two entities closely a [...]
2008-12-16 18:20:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC GM KSCA MTCRE PARM PK PREL
08STATE131866SYRIAN TRADING ENTITY INTERESTED IN PURCHASING
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background/Objectives: The USG has information indicating that in May and June 2008, the Syrian trading firm Hamza Company expressed interest in purchasing computer numerically controlled (CNC) milling machines f [...]
2008-12-16 22:26:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ SY
08STATE131885TERRORISM FINANCE: U.N. DESIGNATION OF FOUR
[...] (U) This is an action cable; see para 3. 2. (SBU) Summary: On December 10, 2008, the UN Security Council's Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee (1267 Committee) approved the addition of four members of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) for targeted sanctions (including asset f [...]
2008-12-16 23:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL UNSC PK
08STATE131896USUN INSTRUCTION: LIFT HOLD ON 4 NAMES IN UNSC
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. ------------------- STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE ------------------- 2. (SBU) The strategic objective is for the United States to join allies in lifting our holds on a Government of Rwanda request to the UN Security Council Committee established p [...]
2008-12-16 23:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC PREL EFIN KTFN PTER UNSC
08STATE131918DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to participate in JUSMAG THAI courses: UH 60 Aviator Qualification, AVN Maint [...]
2008-12-17 00:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE131919DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance at an Intelligence in Combating Terrorism training course from Janua [...]
2008-12-17 00:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE131920DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA-Bangkok Clandestine Lab Investigations course scheduled f [...]
2008-12-17 00:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131921DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok Clandestine Laboratory Investigations C [...]
2008-12-17 00:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE131922DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok Chemical Control Course from January 19 [...]
2008-12-17 00:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE131979GREAT LAKES: TALKING POINTS FOR DECEMBER 17
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN may draw from the points in para 2 and 3 during the UN Security Council consultations on the Great Lakes December 17. 2. Begin points: -- I would like to thank UN Special Envoy Chissano for his briefing on the state of the Juba Peace Process and the c [...]
2008-12-17 13:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM CG CT CD SU RW XA XW ZF
08STATE131994OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON RUSSIA
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the Permanent Council in Vienna on December 18. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On December 14, Police in Moscow and St. Petersburg detained over 200 peaceful protestors at demonstrations, for which permission was not granted, l [...]
2008-12-17 13:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM RS OSCE
08STATE132020REPORT: ARF MOVES FORWARD ON DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE,
[...] SUMMARY: ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) members made important progress on key disaster relief initiatives at ARF's annual Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief (ISM-DR) in Banda Aceh, Indonesia on December 4-6. The United States and the Philippines undertook extensive discussions with a numb [...]
2008-12-17 14:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ARF ASEAN EAID MARR MOPS RP
08STATE132044DEMARCHE ON ASSISTANCE TO NICARAGUA FOLLOWING
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 6. 2. (U) The Nicaraguan Government's decision to certify the badly flawed November 9 municipal election results short-circuited a domestic and international effort to review the disputed vote count. Credible sources have reported that the GON close [...]
2008-12-17 14:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PGOV PREL NU
08STATE132055PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE GOS ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: In late September 2008, we shared with the Swiss government information indicating that the Malaysian-based procurement firm Evertop Services was working to acquire crystal oscillators from Switzerla [...]
2008-12-17 15:47:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
08STATE132056ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (OSAC)
[...] (U) The purpose of this cable is to assist Regional Security Officers in preparing their Post,s Annual OSAC Crime and Safety Report which is due January 14, 2009. 2. (U) Background: Supporting the U.S. private sector with current and useful security information is one of the Regional Secur [...]
2008-12-17 15:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT APER
08STATE132095INCREASING FINANCIAL PRESSURE ON IRAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and the U.S. (E4 1) have agreed to pursue additional national measures to increase the pressure on Iran to end its proliferation-sensitive nuclear [...]
2008-12-17 16:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KNNP MNUC IR GM
08STATE132140ACTION FOR CONTINUING IRAQI COALITION EMBASSIES
[...] (C) Department requests Embassies Bucharest, San Salvador, and Tallinn, along with USNATO, share the text in para. four with host governments and NATO soonest to determine whether the formulation meets those governments'/NATO's requirements for authorities and protections for their forces in Ir [...]
2008-12-17 18:13:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAS EN ES IZ MARR MOPS PGOV PREL UK RO NATO
08STATE132159DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY
[...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, December 17, 2008 2. (U) Significant Events - Paragraphs 7-17 3. (U) Key Concerns - Paragraphs 18-29 4. (U) Trends and Analysis - Paragraphs 30-54 5. (U) Cyber Threats - Paragraphs 55-63 6. (U) Suspicious Activity Incidents - Paragraphs 64-82 7 [...]
2008-12-17 19:01:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNASEC
08STATE132204CIVAIR INDIA: GROUND HANDLING DEMARCHE
[...] This is an action message ) please see para 9. SUMMARY ------- 2. Washington agencies have learned, through Post and media reporting, that the Government of India plans to implement a new ground handling policy at major metropolitan airports in India. We understand the proposed Indian [...]
2008-12-17 20:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR IN
08STATE132208RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR LEAHY VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 8, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers listed below. 1 Ali Atta al-Sayed Mughrabi Gaza 07/14/1965 914988076 2 Mamun Shafi,a K [...]
2008-12-17 20:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ASEC IS KPAL
08STATE132209OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON BROADCASTING
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the December 18, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Mr. Chairman, The United States shares the concerns of OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Haraszti regarding the difficulties being encountered in the [...]
2008-12-17 20:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM OSCE MD
08STATE132210RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR LEAHY VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 9, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers listed below. Name POB DOB ID 1 Yasir Ali Muhammad Hamayal [...]
2008-12-17 20:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KPAL PHUM IS
08STATE132212RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR LEAHY VETTING FOR ADDED
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 15, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers listed below. Name POB DOB ID 1 Saddam Mahmud Mustafa Hammad [...]
2008-12-17 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ASEC IS KPAL
08STATE132215MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO PRESIDENT KHAMA
[...] Please deliver the following message from Secretary Rice to President Ian Khama as soon as possible. The Department does not plan to release the text of the message, but has no objections if the Government of Botswana wishes to do so. There will be no signed original. 2. BEGIN TEXT: [...]
2008-12-17 20:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL ZI BC
08STATE132216RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR LEAHY VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 15, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers listed below. Name POB DOB ID 1 Hikmat Sami Ali Ghnaymat [...]
2008-12-17 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KPAL PHUM IS
08STATE132221MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY TO LITHUANIAN
[...] Please deliver the following message from the Secretary to Foreign Minister Vygaudas Usackas. The Department of State does not plan to release the text of the message but has no objection if the Government of Lithuania wishes to do so. There will be no signed original. 2. Begin Text: [...]
2008-12-17 20:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP OPDC PREL EUR LH
08STATE132223SMART - OVERSEAS PILOT POST DEPLOYMENT
[...] To recap, SMART Pilot I, operating in parallel with the Department's legacy messaging systems, was successfully conducted from September to December 2007 on ClassNet in Belgrade, Stockholm, and Muscat. 2. SMART was successfully installed on ClassNet during November 2008 at the first two P [...]
2008-12-17 20:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAADP ACOA AMGT AINF ASEC KRIM
08STATE132226DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate for attendance at an Aerospace Medicine Primary training course from January 30, 2009 [...]
2008-12-17 20:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE132244GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, DECEMBER 18
[...] (SBU) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing scheduled for December 18. 2. (U) Talking points. -- I would like to thank Under Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. Today I [...]
2008-12-17 21:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE132249GUIDANCE: UNIIIC CONSULTATION, DECEMBER 17, 2008
[...] (SBU) This is an action message. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of a two month extension of the mandate for the UN Independent International Investigation Commission (UNIIIC) as provided in the draft resolution at para 3, below. In explaining the U.S. position on UNIIIC and its planned [...]
2008-12-17 21:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL LE SY
08STATE132279ITALY: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP (2008-2009)
[...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 1 when host governments are fully meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Remaining on Tier [...]
2008-12-17 21:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG IT
08STATE132284USUN INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNAMID CONSULTATIONS
[...] This is an action request. USUN is requested to draw from the following points during consultations on the hybrid UN/AU Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) scheduled for December 19, 2008. Begin Points: I would like to thank UN Secretary General Ban (or appropriate) for his briefing. I would [...]
2008-12-17 21:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPKO SU
08STATE132294OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the December 18, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council: Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States welcomes the Government of Turkmenistan's decision to hold parliamentary elections on December 14. For the first time, the G [...]
2008-12-17 22:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE TX
08STATE132299OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON BELARUS
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the December 18, 2008 Per1. Post is authorized to present the following statement at the Permanent Council in Vienna on December 18. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States takes note of the efforts of the governme [...]
2008-12-17 22:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM BY OSCE
08STATE132306RWANDAN PUBLIC PROSECUTOR IN THE UNITED STATES:
[...] (U) Embassy Kigali is instructed to deliver the points in Para 7 below as soon as possible to the highest appropriate level within the Rwandan government. AF Acting A/S Carter delivered these same points to Rwandan Ambassador Kimonyo on Wednesday, December 17. BACKGROUND 2. (SBU) On D [...]
2008-12-17 23:28:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALCVIS PINS PREL RW
08STATE132546INSTRUCTION ON ICTY/ICTR PRST
[...] The Department instructs USUN to join consensus on the following PRST on ICTY/ICTR due to be adopted on December 19, 2008. 2. Begin text: The Security Council recalls its resolution 827 (1993) of 25 May 1993 which established the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) [...]
2008-12-18 18:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL ICTY ICTR KAWC ZF ZL RW
08STATE132576BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 05111623 for the export of night vision devices (NVDs) to Chile. Post is requested to complete [...]
2008-12-18 19:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CL
08STATE132581SITE SURVEY PURSUANT TO ELIMINATION OF UKRAINIAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (C) Background: The November 18 U.S.-Ukraine missile destruction talks in Kyiv provided an opportunity to exchange information and review next steps for moving forward to eliminate Ukraine's SCUD missiles and related equipment (Ref B) [...]
2008-12-18 19:36:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMTCRE PARM PREL UP
08STATE132635IRAN'S ATTEMPTS TO EXPAND BANKING RELATIONSHIPS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph seven. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Representatives in the Iranian government have met with counterparts in the Ghanaian government to discuss the opening of an Iranian bank in Ghana. Given Iran's attempts to evade UNSC sancti [...]
2008-12-18 21:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC IR GM
08STATE132722MAY 2009 PSI OUTREACH MEETING: SAVE THE DATE
[...] The U.S. will host a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting and a PSI Outreach meeting on May 12-14, 2009 in Miami, FL. The OEG meeting will take place on May 12-13, and the Outreach meeting will take place on May 14. In an effort to implement the pr [...]
2008-12-18 22:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC PARM PREL KNNP XL XM
08STATE132759PREPARING THE NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN
[...] (U) This is an action message for all posts. See paras 12-29. This cable describes the annual reporting requirement for Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and provides instructions for posts' contributions. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended, requires the Department t [...]
2008-12-19 03:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF
08STATE132842MAY 2009 PSI OPERATIONAL EXPERTS GROUP AND
[...] The U.S. will host a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting and a PSI Outreach meeting on May 12-14, 2009 in Miami, FL. The OEG meeting will take place on May 12-13, and the Outreach meeting will take place on May 14. In an effort to implement the pri [...]
2008-12-19 13:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL XL XM
08STATE132923DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals below. These individuals are candidates for the ILEA Bangkok Post Blast Investigations Course from January 12-23, [...]
2008-12-19 16:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE132961FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM A/S WELCH TO TUNISIAN
[...] Please deliver the following message from NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch to Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali at an appropriate time. The State Department does not plan to release the text of the message but has no objection if the Government of Tunisia wishes to do so. There w [...]
2008-12-19 17:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TS
08STATE132962GUIDANCE FOR DECEMBER 19 UNSC RESOLUTION ON BINUB
[...] This is an action message. USUN is authorized to join consensus on the UN Resolution on BINUB in para 2 below. 2. (U) Begin resolution text: The Security Council, (1) Recalling its resolutions and the statements of its President on Burundi, in particular resolutions 1719 (2006) and [...]
2008-12-19 17:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC XA BY
08STATE132985UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON ICTR STATUTE
[...] This is an action cable. USUN is instructed to join consensus December 19 on the draft UN Security Council resolution in para 2 below on ICTR statute amendments. 2. Begin Text: The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 955 (1994) of 8 November 1994, 1165 (1998) of 30 April 1998 [...]
2008-12-19 17:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM XA
08STATE132987BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on licenses 050091143 and 050121440 for the export of rifles to Guatemala. Post is requested to c [...]
2008-12-19 17:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC GT
08STATE132990FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM A/S DAVID WELCH TO TUNISIAN
[...] Please deliver the following message from NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch to Tunisian Minister of Defense Kemal Morjane at an appropriate time. The State Department does not plan to release the text of the message but has no objection if the Government of Tunisia wishes to do so. There w [...]
2008-12-19 17:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TS
08STATE132997FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM A/S DAVID WELCH TO TUNISIAN
[...] Please deliver the following message from NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch to Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdelwahab Abdallah at an appropriate time. The State Department does not plan to release the text of the message but has no objection if the Government of Tunisia wishes to [...]
2008-12-19 18:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TS
08STATE133010CMI CABLE 8 OF 9 - ESERVICES IMPLEMENTATION
[...] Summary: In January, a new, significantly enhanced eServices software package will be released to posts. It will provide post's ICASS customers with a "one-stop shopping" portal to request services. Using eServices will make it easier for customers to route their requests to appropria [...]
2008-12-19 18:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT KICA
08STATE133162BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050137875 for the export of revolvers to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lant [...]
2008-12-19 22:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC GT
08STATE133170DENMARK: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP
[...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 1 when host governments are fully meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Remaining on Tier [...]
2008-12-19 22:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG DA
08STATE133173BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050137099 for the export of revolvers to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete this B [...]
2008-12-19 22:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC GT
08STATE133176TRAVEL ALERT-INDIA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens that there is a high threat of terrorism throughout India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, especially during the end- [...]
2008-12-19 22:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC IN
08STATE133189INSTRUCTION: ADOPTION OF UNSC PRST ON THE LRA -
[...] USUN is instructed to join consensus on the UN Security Council Presidential Statement on the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to be adopted on December 22 (para 2). USUN should refer any further substantive changes on the PRST to the Department prior to joining consensus for adoption. 2. Beg [...]
2008-12-19 23:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM CG CT CD SU RW XA XW ZF
08STATE133190INSTRUCTION ON DISMISSAL OF ICTY REGISTRAR
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) The newly appointed President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY),judge Patrick Robinson, recently informed ICTY registrar Hans Holthuis that he would not recommend that the Secretary General [...]
2008-12-19 23:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKAWC OTRA ABUD UN EU
08STATE133198DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES UNDER
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST PLEASE SEE PARAGRAPH 9. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) THE UNITED STATES ON DECEMBER 17, 2008, DESIGNATED TWO IRANIAN ENTITIES OF PROLIFERATION CONCERN UNDER U.S. EXECUTIVE ORDER (E.O.) 13382 (BLOCKING PROPERTY OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION PROLIFERATORS [...]
2008-12-20 01:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM IR
08STATE133199INVITATION TO CONTACT GROUP ON SOMALI PIRACY
[...] This is an action request. UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1851, adopted unanimously on December 16, 2008, calls for the establishment of a mechanism for international cooperation to deal with all aspects of combating piracy off Somalia,s coast. Pursuant to resolution 1851, the U.S has [...]
2008-12-20 01:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KCRM MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER
08STATE133202(U) SIXTH SENIOR DIALOGUE THIRD SESSION:
[...] (U) Participants: U.S. The Deputy Secretary Ambassador Clark T. Randt A/S Christopher R. Hill, EAP Acting A/S Patricia A. McNerney, ISN David Gordon, Director of Policy Planning S/P John J. Norris, EAP DAS David Sindey, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia Justin Higgins [...]
2008-12-20 01:41:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH
08STATE133203USUN: INSTRUCTION TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF DRC
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the adoption of the DRC sanctions resolution text in paragraph 3. ------------------ TEXT OF RESOLUTION ------------------ 3. The Security Council, (1) Recalling its previous resolutions, in [...]
2008-12-20 02:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCG ETTC PGOV PREL UNSC
08STATE133238OBTAINING A COMMITMENT FROM THE GOK TO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-20 07:02:00Secretary of StateSECRETPHUM PTER PREL PINR KDRG KR
08STATE133293GUIDANCE: VOTING INSTRUCTION ON DFI RESOLUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-21 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC IZ
08STATE13331DEMARCHE REQUEST: SUPPORT FOR THE MANDATE OF THE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The seventh regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) (March 3-28, 2008) will continue addressing the role of country specific mandates in the HRC. Since the elimination of the special mandates on Cuba and [...]
2008-02-08 15:21:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM UNHRC CG
08STATE133417CFE: A/S FRIED'S DECEMBER 17 MEETING WITH
[...] (C) EUR Assistant Secretary Daniel Fried and an interagency team met for five-plus hours December 17 in Geneva to review the status of the CFE Parallel Actions Package with Russian Disarmament Director Anatoliy Antonov and his experts. The discussion combined Russian maximalism on CFE -- an [...]
2008-12-22 15:26:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKCFE NATO PARM PREL RS GG MD
08STATE133419ACTION REQUEST: READOUT OF FRIED-ANTONOV
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. NATO capitals, Embassy Tbilisi, and Embassy Chisinau are requested to deliver the points in para 2 to the appropriate host government officials on the results of the December 17 CFE Treaty consultations between the U.S. and Russia. For full readout of the con [...]
2008-12-22 15:27:00Secretary of StateSECRETKCFE NATO PARM PREL RS GG MD
08STATE133426BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050137870
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050137870 for the export of firearms to Nicaragua. Post is requested to complete this Bl [...]
2008-12-22 15:39:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC NU
08STATE13345TALKING POINTS ON IRAN: ELECTIONS, THIRD
[...] (SBU) Over the next two months, a number of key events related to Iran will take place: the UN Security Council is expected to adopt a third Chapter VII sanctions resolution on Iran; the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General ElBaradei will issue a late February report on [...]
2008-02-08 15:39:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALIR KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL UNSC IAEA
08STATE133455SOMALIA - DECEMBER 16, 2008 COMMUNIQUE OF THE
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The International Contact Group (ICG) on Somalia met December 16 at the United Nations (UN) in New York to discuss Somalia's ongoing political process, security issues, reconstruction, and the humanitarian situation (reported septel). The meeting concluded with the adoption of a [...]
2008-12-22 16:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EAID KPKO SO
08STATE133489MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION (MCC) BOARD
[...] Action request for action addressees (FY09 MCA Compact Eligible and Threshold Eligible countries) in paragraph 11. 2. SUMMARY. The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors met December 11, 2008, and selected three new countries -- Indonesia, Zambia, and Colombia -- as [...]
2008-12-22 17:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PGOV ETRD ECON KMCA MCC
08STATE133493U.S. PROPOSAL FOR PIRACY MOU
[...] (U) This an action request. Please see paragraphs 2 and 3. MOU text is provided SEPCOR. ACTION REQUEST -------------------------- 2. (SBU) Post is requested to demarche host government officials to pursue the following objectives: -- Deliver the proposed Memorandum of Understanding [...]
2008-12-22 17:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT MARR MOPS PHSA PREL SO XA XW
08STATE1335SUBJECT: SUDAN - SUPPORT FOR JOINT INTEGRATED
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (U) Sudan,s Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA),signed on January 9, 2005, calls for the formation of Joint-Integrated Units (JIUs) comprised of forces from the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Sudan People,s Liberation Army (SPL [...]
2008-01-07 13:38:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL SU
08STATE133521PNR AGREEMENT: DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL VIA
[...] This message contains an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. Embassy is requested to deliver on a priority basis the text at paragraph 4 in the form of a diplomatic note to Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation (DFA). The proposal conveyed in the note, on the tr [...]
2008-12-22 18:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ASEC SZ
08STATE133540CORRECTED COPY - ACTION REQUEST: READOUT OF
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. NATO capitals are requested to deliver the points in para 2 to the appropriate host government officials on the results of the December 17 CFE Treaty consultations between the U.S. and Russia. Department will brief Georgian and Moldovan officials in Washington [...]
2008-12-22 18:55:00Secretary of StateSECRETKCFE NATO PARM PREL RS
08STATE133550TRAVEL WARNING - SRI LANKA
[...] The Department of State warns American citizens traveling to or living in Sri Lanka about the continuing danger of terrorist attacks throughout the country. This replaces the Travel Warning for Sri Lanka dated June 13, 2008 and highlights changes in locations of security concerns, and notes re [...]
2008-12-22 19:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CE
08STATE133633BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-shipment check on application 050133135 for the export of NVD component parts to Nigeria. Post is requested to complete t [...]
2008-12-22 20:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC NI IT
08STATE133682HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much t [...]
2008-12-22 21:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE133683HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individuals be filed with as muc [...]
2008-12-22 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE133685HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much t [...]
2008-12-22 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE133686HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individuals be filed with as muc [...]
2008-12-22 21:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE133691FFD CONFERENCE REAFFIRMS MONTERREY CONSENSUS -
[...] (SBU) Summary: The November 29 - December 2 United Nations "International Conference to review implementation of the Monterrey Consensus" adopted the "Doha Declaration on Financing for Development" (FfD) that reaffirms the path breaking 2002 Monterrey Consensus. The economic uncertainty caus [...]
2008-12-22 21:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EAID UN AORC
08STATE133750INVITATION TO PIRACY CONTACT GROUP PRE-MEETING
[...] This is an action request. Per reftel A, Assistant Secretary-level officials from 26 states and organizations are invited to the inaugural meeting of the Contact Group on Somali Piracy (CGSP) on January 13-14, 2009 in New York City. There will be a pre-CGSP meeting on the 13th with eight key [...]
2008-12-22 23:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KCRM MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER
08STATE133865UAE INTERMEDIARY USED TO DISGUISE IDENTITY OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Abu Dhabi, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: We have information indicating that as of early November 2008, the UAE-based firm Alkaen Equipment and Industrial Supplies LLC was working to provide Iran's Farazeh Equipment Distributor Company [...]
2008-12-23 14:20:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
08STATE133964BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-shipment check on application 050136184 for the export of armor plating to Malaysia. Post is requested to complete this B [...]
2008-12-23 16:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY BR
08STATE133992CONGRATULATIONS TO USUN
[...] The Department would like to convey its gratitude to USUN for making the Secretary's December 15 - December 16 trip to the UN a success on many levels. In two short days, we accomplished numerous strategic objectives: a strong intervention on Zimbabwe with a call for Robert Mugabe to step do [...]
2008-12-23 16:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC
08STATE134016SECRETARY RICE LETTER TO FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] Please deliver the following message from Secretary Rice to Foreign Minister Kalfin. The Department does not plan to release the text of the message. No signed original will follow. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. Minister: I would like to express my deep appreciation for Bulgaria's contr [...]
2008-12-23 18:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OPDC BU
08STATE134107SHARING THE NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WITH CLOSE ALLIES
[...] (C) As reported reftel, the National Implementation Plan for the War on Terror (NIP) was recently approved. Ambassadors are requested to, as soon as possible, release the NIP to senior levels of our "FOUR EYES" allies. Copies of the S at http://nctc.sgov.gov/orga [...]
2008-12-23 20:13:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV
08STATE134206HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CAMEROONIAN POLICE
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 4, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Hamadou, Abdoulaye Rank: Lieutennant Colonel DOB: January 1, 1957 Nationality: Camer [...]
2008-12-23 22:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CM
08STATE134228U.S. RESPONSE TO FRENCH GLOBAL INF PROPOSAL
[...] (U) This is an Action Cable for Embassy Paris, see paragraph 5. 2. (C) Background: During a P-3 meeting in Paris on November 7, 2008 (Ref A),the French provided Acting Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security, John Rood, a draft French proposal to globalize the INF Tr [...]
2008-12-24 01:10:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPARM KACT JCIC START INF RS US FR
08STATE134229DEMARCHE: U.S. DRAFTED SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] (U) This is an action request. Department requests posts urge host governments to support our redrafted United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution (in paragraph 10 below),establishing a UN peacekeeping operation in Mogadishu, Somalia and its environs. Department also requests USUN to d [...]
2008-12-24 01:19:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL UNSC KPKO SO ET
08STATE134230TRAVEL ALERT - BANGLADESH
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Bangladesh, and urges caution while traveling during the period before and after the upcoming election on December 29. This Travel Alert expires on January 5, 2009. 2. On December 17, 2008, the Government of Bangladesh [...]
2008-12-24 02:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC BG
08STATE134297IRAN'S UAV PROGRAM SEEKING GERMAN-ORIGIN ENGINES
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) We want to inform French authorities that as of mid-November 2008, a procurement official affiliated with Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program was seeking German-origin engines via the French intermediary Technical As [...]
2008-12-24 13:40:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IR FR GM
08STATE134353DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the RSO - ILEA Bangkok-Post Blast Investigations Course [...]
2008-12-24 15:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE134354DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok ATA-6885 Identifying and Developing Inv [...]
2008-12-24 15:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE134355DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the DEA Bangkok - International Asset Forfeiture Seminar [...]
2008-12-24 15:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE134356DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the RSO - ILEA Bangkok-Post Blast Investigations Course [...]
2008-12-24 15:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE134357DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance at a Multinational Logistics training course from January 19, 2009 t [...]
2008-12-24 15:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE134358DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance at an Aerospace Medicine Primary training course from January 30, 20 [...]
2008-12-24 15:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE134376TRAVEL ALERT-INDIA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens that there is a high threat of terrorism throughout India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, especially during the end- [...]
2008-12-24 16:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC IN
08STATE134385THE INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCY
[...] (U) Summary: According to the German government, the German-proposed International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA),which will launch on January 26 - 27, 2009 in Bonn, Germany, is intended to promote increased use of renewable energy. While the USG strongly supports renewable energy, the USG [...]
2008-12-24 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV KGHG ENRG PGOV EUN GM
08STATE13442SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE
[...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 5 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister- [...]
2008-02-08 18:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY BH
08STATE134421SOMALIA - REINFORCING AMISOM
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see paragraph 2. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (SBU) Ambassadors are asked to approach host governments at the highest appropriate level to pursue the following objective: -- Establish firm host government commitments to deploy an (additional) battal [...]
2008-12-24 17:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KPKO SO
08STATE134440MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST
[...] (U) The United States continues to be involved at all levels in coordinating support activities for various 1540 Committee implementation activities, and this involvement has deepened through our strategic interest in full implementation of UNSCR 1540 -- which recently included consultations [...]
2008-12-24 17:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC PARM PGOV PREL PTER UNSC OTRA
08STATE134444ENTRY INTO FORCE NOTE FOR PROTOCOLS TO
[...] This is an action request; please see para 3 for action. 2. Background: On June 16, 2006, then-Ambassador William Burns and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Kislyak signed a protocol extending the U.S.-Russia Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Umbrella Agreement (formal title: Agree [...]
2008-12-24 17:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDRS
08STATE134448SUBJECT: U.S. RESPONSE ON RUSSIAN NON-PAPER:
[...] (SBU) This is an action message; please see para 5 below. 2. (C) Per reftel A, Russian MFA DVBR First Secretary Andrey Odnoral passed a nonpaper which requested any materials the USG has regarding an alleged incident of illegal trafficking of Polish MANPADS in Georgia. The Government of Ru [...]
2008-12-24 18:14:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ETTC MASS MCAP RS PL GG
08STATE134463THANK YOU MESSAGES FROM ASSISTANT SECRETARY WELCH
[...] (U) Please deliver the following messages from Assistant Secretary Welch to the specified Lebanese officials as soon as possible. The Department of State does not plan to release the text of these messages, but has no objection if the addressed officials wish to do so. There will no signed o [...]
2008-12-24 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL LE
08STATE134490(S) LETTER FROM DEPUTY SECRETARY NEGROPONTE
[...] (U) Please deliver the following letter from Deputy Secretary Negroponte. There will be no signed original. Embassy should also propose discussions with the Government of Armenia in coming weeks. Suggested dates and team composition will be provided septel. Embassy Yerevan is requested to re [...]
2008-12-24 21:58:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC MASS OPDC PARM PREL AM
08STATE134777DEMARCHE TO AFGHANISTAN ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 2. 2. (SBU) Summary and Action Request: Contrary to previous statements to the U.S. Government, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan joined 93 other states in signing the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM),December 3-4, 2008 in Oslo, No [...]
2008-12-29 16:37:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPARM MOPS PREL AF
08STATE134873BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050120650 for the export of infrared viewer component parts to Japan. Post is requested to [...]
2008-12-29 19:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JA
08STATE134918INVITATION TO TURKEY TO JOIN THE CONTACT GROUP ON
[...] (SBU) This is an Action Request, please see para. 3. 2. (SBU) Following the Government of Turkey,s formal offer of at least one frigate with air element embarked to support counter piracy operations off the coast of Somalia, the Department concurs with Embassy Ankara,s support for Turkey,s [...]
2008-12-29 21:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EWWT KCRM MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER TU
08STATE134950DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok Tactical Safety and Planning Course: Se [...]
2008-12-29 22:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE134959REQUEST TO VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS FOR COST INFO
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 3 below. 2. The USG has observed that voluntarily funded UN Funds and Programs often have a considerable presence on the margins of international conferences and major meetings. We understand that there are many such meetings and conferences that [...]
2008-12-29 23:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC APER ECON POL UN
08STATE134960PROGRESS ON U.S. COUNTER-PIRACY AGENDA AT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The UN/Kenya International Conference on Piracy around Somalia was held in Nairobi, Kenya on December 10-11, 2008. The U.S. delegation was led by Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Mark Kimmitt, and included representatives from AF, L, Embassy Nairobi' [...]
2008-12-29 23:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT MOPS PHSA PREL KE SO XA XW
08STATE135BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050079420 for the export of ammunition to Iraq. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lante [...]
2008-01-02 15:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC IZ KOMC
08STATE135037BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a post-shipment check for the export of protective vest ceramic plates to Guyana. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lante [...]
2008-12-30 14:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC GY KOMC
08STATE135038BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a post-shipment check for the export of F-16 aircraft spare parts to Thailand via the Netherlands. Post is requested to complet [...]
2008-12-30 14:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC NL TH
08STATE135039BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a post-shipment check for the export of missile parts to Japan. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern check within 45 [...]
2008-12-30 14:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC JA KOMC
08STATE135040BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a post-shipment check for the export of T100 gyroscopes to Vietnam via France. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...]
2008-12-30 14:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC FR KOMC VM
08STATE135041BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a post-shipment check for the export of AWACS aircraft spare parts to France. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern c [...]
2008-12-30 14:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC FR KOMC
08STATE135048SHIELD S04B-08: SYRIA ARRANGING TO ACQUIRE CW
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S//NF) BACKGROUND: The U.S. has obtained information indicating that a Syrian institution with connections to the country's chemical and biological weapons programs is attempting to acquire Australia Group-controlled glass-lined reactors, [...]
2008-12-30 14:27:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM ETTC SY IN PREL
08STATE135068DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ICITAP Maritime Security Development Project Comman [...]
2008-12-30 14:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135076BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-shipment check on application 050136522 for the export of M-113 component parts to Spain. Post is requested to complete t [...]
2008-12-30 15:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SP GM
08STATE135215BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050116033 for the export of aiming circle sets to Colombia. Post is requested to complete [...]
2008-12-30 20:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CO
08STATE135268REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON KENYAN SEIZURE OF
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Nairobi. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: According to Ref A, on 12 December 2008 Kenyan Flying Squad officers detained two individuals suspected of smuggling uranium into Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The men had been [...]
2008-12-30 21:37:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNKNNP MNUC ASEC KCRM PARM KE XA XW
08STATE135270PORT SECURITY DEMARCHE - YEMEN
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The United States Government (USG) is concerned that the current level of port security in Yemen does not adequately reflect the current threat situation given recent terrorist events in country. The USG seek [...]
2008-12-30 21:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EWWT KHLS PREL PTER YM
08STATE135291USUN INSTRUCTION: OBJECT TO FOCAL POINT DELISTING
[...] This is an action request. Prior to the No Objection Deadline on 2 January 2009, USUN is requested to object to the focal point delisting request for Benoni Urey. Urey should continue to be listed as subject to the measures imposed by paragraph 4 of UN Security Council resolution 1521 (2003) [...]
2008-12-30 23:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN LI PREL PTER UNSC
08STATE135293DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the COBRA GOLD 09 Command Post Exercise scheduled from February 4, [...]
2008-12-30 23:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135294DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate to attend the ODC-APCSS Pacific Rim Defense and Security Conference scheduled f [...]
2008-12-30 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135296DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate to attend the ODC - George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies and [...]
2008-12-30 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135298DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual received a nomination to participate in the Special Operations Combating Terrorism Cou [...]
2008-12-30 23:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM CB
08STATE135299DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LAOS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ILEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the "Clandestine Lab Investigations/Chemical Control" course hosted by t [...]
2008-12-30 23:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR PHUM PREL PGOV MARR KCRM LA
08STATE135300DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LAOS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ILEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the "Post Blast Investigations" course hosted by the International Law E [...]
2008-12-30 23:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR PHUM PREL PGOV MARR KCRM LA
08STATE135301DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR HONG KONG LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok - Clandestine Lab Investigations/Chemical Con [...]
2008-12-30 23:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PHUM ASEC KCRM SNAR HK TH
08STATE135302DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR HONG KONG LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Roswell - Advanced Management Course, January 12, 200 [...]
2008-12-30 23:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PHUM ASEC KCRM SNAR HK TH
08STATE135318GUIDANCE: USUN AUTHORIZED TO AGREE TO EXTENSION
[...] This is an action request. USUN is requested to respond affirmatively by diplomatic note to a request by the United Nations (REF DFS-2008-285) to a two year extension of: -- an Agreement between the United States of America and the United Nations Organization Concerning the Provision of Se [...]
2008-12-31 02:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IZ
08STATE135445DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR VIETNAM LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the ILEA Bangkok Clandestine Lab Investigation/Chemical Control [...]
2008-12-31 18:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR KCRM VM
08STATE135463URGENT Suggested Guidance - Israeli Actions in Gaza
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-31 18:42:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALASEC PTER CASC
08STATE135481DEMARCHE: MUMBAI TERRORIST ATTACK SUSPECT IN
[...] Summary: Department appreciates Embassy's efforts to obtain Bangladeshi concurrence to share with the Government of Pakistan information obtained from the FBI debriefing of the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) member who is suspected of involvement in the Mumbai terrorist attacks. While we do not leg [...]
2008-12-31 19:19:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PTER BG
08STATE135506DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in a USAID sponsored ASEAN-WEN Support Project Wildlife Enfor [...]
2008-12-31 19:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135507DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates to attend the ODC - Joint Combined Exercise and Training ( [...]
2008-12-31 20:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135508DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ILEA Supervisory Criminal Investigators Course sche [...]
2008-12-31 20:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR CB
08STATE135509DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA Bangkok Post Blast Investigations course scheduled from J [...]
2008-12-31 20:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE135510DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ODC-APCSS Advanced Security Course 09-1 scheduled from January [...]
2008-12-31 20:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135557GUIDANCE: CONSULTATION ON THE SITUATION IN MIDDLE
[...] (C) This is an action request. In the December 31 UN Security Council emergency session on Gaza, USUN is to oppose adoption of any outcome document. If any additional meetings are proposed, USUN should seek input from the Department. 2. (SBU) Suggested talking points for use by USUN during [...]
2008-12-31 22:42:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC IS
08STATE13631ICAO: INCORPORATION OF TRANSPORT OFFENSES IN
[...] Work is underway in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to amend the Montreal and The Hague aviation security conventions to strengthen their provisions against aviation-related terrorist acts. In November 2007, as a result of successful U.S. and Australian outreach (reftel) [...]
2008-02-08 23:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAIR ICAO KNNP OTRA KTIA PARM XX
08STATE1400FOLLOW-UP: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL THREE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of infrared view spare parts to Germany. This request was sent over 45 days ago. We request an update from Posts regarding the status of this case. If Posts have already respond [...]
2008-01-07 14:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC GM KOMC
08STATE1401FOLLOW-UP: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL THREE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of unclassified components and spare parts to NATO E-3A Component, Geilenkirchen, Germany. This request was sent over 45 days ago. We request an update from Post regarding the s [...]
2008-01-07 14:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC GM KOMC
08STATE14010OIL-FOR-FOOD GUIDANCE AND ACTION REQUEST
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. Background ---------- 2. (SBU) Department has reviewed the January 23 letter sent by SYG Ban updating the UNSC on the current status of the Oil-for-Food (OFF) program. We are encouraged by the progress made by the OFF Working Group [...]
2008-02-11 17:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON UNSC IZ
08STATE14066(S) ADVISING THE PRC OF LIMMT'S CONTINUED
[...] This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background/Objectives: Since February 2006, we have repeatedly discussed with China our concerns regarding the proliferation-related trading activities of the Chinese firm Dalian Sunny Industries, which is also [...]
2008-02-11 18:41:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL ETTC CH IR
08STATE14088REVISED INSTRUCTION CABLE ON INITIATING ASSURANCE
[...] (SBU) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST: Post is requested to make the points in paragraphs 7 and 8 to appropriate interlocutor(s) in the Rwandan Government. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: Rwandan citizens Leonidas Bimenyimana, Gregoire Nyaminani, and Francois Karake were brought to the United States in 2003 [...]
2008-02-11 18:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL PTER
08STATE14095GUIDANCE ON CYPRUS ASSESSMENT MISSION
[...] (U) USUN requested guidance on the U.S. position on a UN-proposed assessment mission to Cyprus in response to a request for input from UNDPA's Cyprus officer. See paras 2 and 3 below for specific guidance. 2. (C//Rel to UN) USUN should inform UNDPA,s Cyprus officer that the United Stat [...]
2008-02-11 19:09:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUNSC CY PREL PBTS
08STATE14169SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE
[...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 5 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister- [...]
2008-02-11 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY BH
08STATE14230DUBAI CITES FATF IRAN STATEMENT IN WARNING TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph six. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (U) On January 7, 2008, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) issued an advisory to all Senior Executive Officers of DFSA-regulated firms regarding dealings w [...]
2008-02-11 21:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC IR GM UK FR XF ZP AE
08STATE14246DEMARCHE REQUEST: URGING PORTUGAL TO ACTION AS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3-5. SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) Post is requested to approach the MFA at the appropriate levels to urge their strong leadership of the Community of Democracies (CD) and to solicit their views on priorities for their Chairmanship over t [...]
2008-02-11 22:11:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKDEM PGOV PHUM PREL UNGA PO AO
08STATE14252SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATION TO ATTEND THE
[...] Action Requests: Ambassador or appropriate senior officials at Embassy Kigali is requested to deliver the text in paragraph 5 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister-level head of offi [...]
2008-02-11 22:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY RW
08STATE14270LIBYA: REQUEST FOR ROUTINE ACCESS TO REPATRIATED GUANTANAMO
[...] (S/NF) Department remains concerned about the GOL's past failure to provide Post with timely access to returned Libyan detainees Muhammad Abdallah Mansur al-Rimi (ISN 194) and Ben Qumu Abu Sufian Ibrahim Ahmed Hamouda (ISN 557),and believes that under the circumstances it is important to insti [...]
2008-02-11 22:54:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PHUM PINS LY
08STATE14281SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FOR LEBANON: GUIDANCE FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-11 23:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PTER PREL SY LE
08STATE14284DEFENDING THE U.S. KOSOVO POSITION IN THE OSCE
[...] (U) This cable is an action request (see para 5). Posts are requested to deliver this demarche to the highest-ranking host-government official responsible for OSCE affairs. 2. (C) The purpose of this demarche is to: -- Alert host government to Serbia's plan to invoke the OSCE's Berlin [...]
2008-02-12 00:26:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNAUS UNMIK PGOV YI EU OSCE
08STATE14285OSCE - DEFENDING THE U.S. KOSOVO POSITION IN
[...] (U) This cable is an action request (see para 3) and responds to USOSCE's reftel request for guidance. 2. (C) BACKGROUND: We understand that Serbia intends to invoke the Berlin Mechanism immediately after an expected declaration of independence (DI) from Kosovo. We believe that Serbia's [...]
2008-02-12 00:27:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UN UNMIK PGOV YI EU OSCE
08STATE14398BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] (U) This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of plastic bonded explosives to Malaysia. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...]
2008-02-12 15:10:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNETTC KOMC MY
08STATE14490SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE
[...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 11 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister [...]
2008-02-12 17:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY AJ
08STATE14549BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-12 19:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AIT
08STATE14563SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE
[...] Action Requests: Ambassador or appropriate senior embassy official is requested to deliver the text in paragraph 4 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's designated Minister-level head of official delega [...]
2008-02-12 19:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY TS
08STATE14577IRAQ COALITION CONFERENCE PROPOSED LOCATION
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) Summary: Multi-National Force - Iraq and Embassy Baghdad have proposed Abu Dhabi as the location for the next Iraq Coalition Conference which will convene within the first two weeks of May, 2008. Abu [...]
2008-02-12 19:58:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS IZ AE ECON EFIN
08STATE14708GUIDANCE FOR SECURITY COUNCIL CONSULTATIONS ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-13 00:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PREL PGOV UNSC SU
08STATE14798OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON THE
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the February 14 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Mr. Chairman, Thirty-two years ago, the signatories to the Helsinki Final Act introduced the OSCE's comprehensive security model to the world. They proclaimed that [...]
2008-02-13 15:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON OSCE PREL EINV ETRD EU
08STATE14847SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FOR LEBANON: NOTIFYING UN ABOUT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Department requests post provide written notification to the UN that the U.S. intends to donate an additional $9 million to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. USUN should deliver the notification no later than noon on February 13. See para 2 for a draft respon [...]
2008-02-13 17:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER UNSC LE SY
08STATE14866SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE
[...] Action Requests: Consul General or appropriate senior consulate official is requested to deliver the text in paragraph 5 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the Palestinian Authority Foreign minister or, if known, the PA's designated Minister-level head of official delegatio [...]
2008-02-13 17:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY KPAL
08STATE14888MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR AMY OSTERMEIER FOR
[...] (SBU) Department requests mission clearance for the following individual to attend meetings with the UN Democracy Fund staff on Thursday, February 14th and to meet with Mission personnel on Friday, February 15. NAME:Amy A. Ostermeier CLEARANCE LEVEL: TS/SCI DATES AT USUN Feb. 14 - Feb. 15. [...]
2008-02-13 18:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM
08STATE14950BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050087349 for the export of rifles to Thailand. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lante [...]
2008-02-13 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE14956USG QUESTIONS ON UAE JANUARY 31 NOTICE ON BANK
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph four. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) On 31 January, the UAE notified the UNSCR 1737 Sanctions Committee of its intention to authorize-under paragraph 15 of UNSCR 1737-payments due under contracts with Bank Sepah entered into prio [...]
2008-02-13 20:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP IR PREL PARM XF ZP AE
08STATE15047RUSSIAN AIR NAVIGATION FEES POLICY
[...] (U) This message provides interim guidance to post on handling diplomatic clearance requests for U.S. official state flights through or into Russian territorial airspace. 2. (C) Background: Effective 1 November 2007, the government of Russia (GOR) implemented a new policy with respect to [...]
2008-02-13 21:20:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON AMGT PREL RS
08STATE15110OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: CONTINGENCY GUIDANCE ON
[...] Should Serbia raise Kosovo at the February 14 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna, Post is authorized to present the following contingency statement in response. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States along with our European partners have been actively engaged in promoti [...]
2008-02-14 00:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OSCE UNMIK KV YI
08STATE15117MONTERREY CONSENSUS: BACKGROUND AND 2008 REVIEW
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 10. 2. (SBU) Summary. The 2002 Monterrey Consensus on Financing for Development (FfD) was a marked accomplishment for the U.S. and other donor countries as it recognizes the importance of a balanced approach to development. It emphasizes [...]
2008-02-14 01:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN ETRD ECIN EINV PGOV UN
08STATE15126KOSOVO - GUIDANCE FOR STATEMENT DURING FEBRUARY
[...] The Department requests that USUN draw on the points contained in paragraph 2 for use during the UNSC consultations on the situation in Kosovo on February 14. 2. Begin Points: Mr. President: For over two years Belgrade and Pristina have been negotiating to resolve the status of Kosovo. [...]
2008-02-14 02:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL UNMIK YI EU
08STATE1514U.S.-JAPAN-KOREA POLICY PLANNING TALKS - WELCOME
[...] (SBU) Summary: Policy Planning Director David Gordon opened United States-Japan-Korea Policy Planning Talks by hosting Japanese Deputy Vice Minister for Foreign Policy Chikao Kawai, and Korean Deputy Foreign Minister In-kook Park for a working dinner December 16, during which they exchanged [...]
2008-01-07 17:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENIV ENRG KGHG PREL JA KS
08STATE1522U.S.-JAPAN-KOREA POLICY PLANNING TALKS - WORKING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. This cable reports on the working lunch and afternoon session of the U.S.-Japan-Korea policy planning trilateral held on December 17 (see reftel for reporting on the welcome dinner and morning session). At the lunch, S/P Director David Gordon, Japanese Deputy Vice Minister for [...]
2008-01-07 17:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH EAID JA KS PGOV PREL
08STATE15220(S) FURTHER SCHEMING BY GERMAN FIRM TO EXPORT TEST CHAMBER TO IRANIAN BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-14 14:33:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC GM IR KSCA MTCRE PARM PREL
08STATE15346(U) POLITICAL AND ANTI-AQI DYNAMICS IN DIYALA
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WOULD APPRECIATE POSTS' AND PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION TEAM'S INSIGHTS ON THE DYNAMICS IN DIYALA PROVINCE. THE INCREASE IN INSURGENT ACTIVITY AND THE INFLUX OF INSURGENTS LEAVING BAGHDAD AND AL ANBAR, AS WELL AS PREPARATIONS FOR PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS, MAKE DIYALA IN [...]
2008-02-14 17:56:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR IZ
08STATE15418USUN STRATEGY ON BURMA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-14 18:40:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNSC BM
08STATE15502SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE
[...] Action Requests: OES apologizes for this short- fuse request. We have only just learned that the Maldives and Mauritania are interested in attending WIREC and given that the conference is now only two weeks away, and the delegates will need to make their travel arrangements urgently, we are [...]
2008-02-14 20:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY MR
08STATE15551SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR POST FOLLOW-UP ON FORMAL
[...] This is an action request. Action request in para 4. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. The U.S. State Department will host the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008) in Washington on March 4-6, 2008 (refs I and J). Addressee posts have received formal inv [...]
2008-02-14 21:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY XA
08STATE15566SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR POST FOLLOW-UP ON FORMAL
[...] This is an action request. Action request in para 4. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. The U.S. State Department will host the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008) in Washington on March 4-6, 2008 (refs I and J). Addressee posts have received formal inv [...]
2008-02-14 21:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY XB
08STATE15599SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR POST FOLLOW-UP ON FORMAL
[...] This is an action request. Action request in para 4. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. The U.S. State Department will host the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008) in Washington on March 4-6, 2008 (refs I and J). Addressee posts have received formal inv [...]
2008-02-14 21:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY XB
08STATE15608SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR POST FOLLOW-UP ON FORMAL
[...] This is an action request. Action request in para 4. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. The U.S. State Department will host the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008) in Washington on March 4-6, 2008 (refs I and J). Addressee posts have received formal inv [...]
2008-02-14 22:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY MR
08STATE15620SOMALIA -- TALKING POINTS FOR FEBRUARY 15
[...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points during their February 15 consultations on Somalia. Begin points: -- The United States continues to have the utmost concern over the ongoing crisis in Somalia. -- The United States is grateful to the AU Mission in Somalia for [...]
2008-02-14 22:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM KCRM PBTS PHSA EWWT SO XA XW
08STATE15648APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE FEBRUARY
[...] (U) Classified by William Lucas, Office Director, EUR/ERA. Reason: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 13. 3. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold their next General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting in Brussels on February 18- [...]
2008-02-14 23:23:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEUN PHUM PREL PGOV KV IS IR CD BM
08STATE15778DEMARCHE ON INCARCERATION POLICIES IN RUSSIA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Department requests Post express at an appropriate level our serious human rights and humanitarian concerns about certain issues regarding incarceration practices in Russia. For USOSCE, Post should understand that the current demarche is intended to be raised in the course of our [...]
2008-02-15 14:16:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOSCE PHUM RS
08STATE15838BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050087908 for the export of infrared searchlight equipment to Russia. Post is reques [...]
2008-02-15 16:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC RS
08STATE15895HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to [...]
2008-02-15 17:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE16032OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO SERBIAN
[...] Post is authorized to present the following response to Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic at the special Permanent Council meeting on February 19. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomes Minister Jeremic back to the Permanent Council at a critical moment in his [...]
2008-02-15 20:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OSCE UNMIK KV YI SR
08STATE16088COUNTERTERRORISM FINANCE: UPDATE ON OPPORTUNITY FOR
[...] This is an update of reftel, which invited Embassies Baghdad, Bangkok, Dakar, Doha, Kuwait and Riyadh to nominate up to four host country participants each for the March 10-14 Counterterrorism Financial Regulation training course at the FDIC Training Facilities in Arlington, Virginia. 2. [...]
2008-02-15 21:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KTFN ECON EFIN PREL KCRM
08STATE16171COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: A/S HILL TO BEIJING,
[...] Department requests country clearance for EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill and his delegation, listed in SIPDIS para 3, to travel to Beijing, Seoul, and Tokyo from February 18-21 for discussions with officials in each capital in advance of Secretary Rice's upcoming visit, includi [...]
2008-02-15 23:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH JA
08STATE16174NONPAPERS FOR DELIVERY PRIOR TO 25 FEBRUARY
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph two. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) The Department requests that post deliver as soon as possible two nonpapers to the UAE in preparation for the Counterproliferation Task Force Meeting scheduled for February 25. --------- OBJECTI [...]
2008-02-15 23:34:00Secretary of StateSECRETIR KNNP PREL PARM XF ZP AE
08STATE16181GUIDANCE FOR SECURITY COUNCIL CONSULTATIONS ON
[...] PURPOSE: This is an action request. The Department asks USUN to draw upon the following themes for the United Nations (UN) Security Council briefing and consultations on the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) on 19 February 2008. -We welcome the January 31 report of the Secretary-General on prog [...]
2008-02-15 23:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PREL PGOV UNSC SU
08STATE16235KOSOVO: GUIDANCE FOR EMERGENCY UNSC SESSION
[...] (U) This cable includes background (para 2) and talking points (para 3) about Kosovo in the event that Russia or other UNSC members call for an emergency UN Security Council session immediately following Kosovo's declaration of independence but before the President has decided on recognition. [...]
2008-02-16 16:44:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUNSC PREL UNKIK YI
08STATE16244KOSOVO: FOR CHIEFS OF MISSION -- INSTRUCTIONS
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (U) NIACT precedents requested due to the scheduled emergency UN Security Council debate on the situation in Kosovo scheduled for Sunday, February 17 in New York. 3. (SBU) The Department requests that Chief [...]
2008-02-16 23:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL YI
08STATE16245KOSOVO: FOR CHIEFS OF MISSION -- DEMARCHE REQUEST
[...] (U) NIACT precedents requested due to the scheduled emergency UN Security Council debate on the situation in Kosovo scheduled for Sunday, February 17 in New York. 2. (SBU) The Department requests that Chiefs of Mission in Security Council member capitals listed as action addressees deliver [...]
2008-02-16 23:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL YI
08STATE16269PRESS GUIDANCE FOR KOSOVO DECLARATION
[...] (U) This is an action request. Posts are requested to use the following points in responding to questions about Kosovo's declaration of independence. 2. (U) Background: Kosovo Prime Minister Thaci called a special meeting of the Assembly today, where parliamentarians voted to pass a dec [...]
2008-02-17 15:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL UN UNMIK PGOV YI EU KV
08STATE16275MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) In televised proceedings, PM Thaci underscored his commitment to building a multi-ethnic, European state and underlined Kosovo is not a precedent for other conflicts. U.S. Office Pristina reports President Sejdiu officially requested the United States recognize Kosovo and establish ful [...]
2008-02-17 19:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16287MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 02
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian riot police used tear gas to disperse 1,500-2,000 demonstrators who caused superficial damage to post. The Albanian, Austrian, and French embassies also faced sizeable demonstrations. Rioters broke into the Slovenian Embassy and caused considerable damag [...]
2008-02-18 00:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16305MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The EUR Front Office reports the Serbian Ambassador to the United States delivered a letter addressed to President Bush, in which President Tadic exhorted UN members to respect the territorial integrity of Serbia, demanded the Secretary General?s Special Representative annul the unilate [...]
2008-02-18 17:32:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16339MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 05
[...] (U) European Union: France, Italy, and the UK recognized Kosovo independence. German FM Steinmeier said Germany and 16 other EU members would do so in the coming weeks. (Reuters) 2. (SBU) Turkey: FM Babacan said Turkey has decided to recognize Kosovo. (Embassy Ankara/EUR telcon, Reuters) [...]
2008-02-18 23:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16350MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 06
[...] (U) Serbian President Tadic called on UNSYG Ban to instruct his special envoy in Kosovo to invalidate yesterday's declaration of independence, media report. Russia and China supported Tadic's request. South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, Libya, and Burkina Faso expressed skepticism over the leg [...]
2008-02-19 04:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16441MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports it will review its security posture at 1700 local time (2300 EST) February 19, anticipating large February 21 demonstrations led by political parties. U.S. Office Pristina reports ?calm? in Pristina. Media report Serbs opposed to Kosovo?s newly-declared indepe [...]
2008-02-19 15:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE164882007 SPECIAL 301 BRAZIL OCR RESULTS
[...] The U.S. Government (USG) Special 301 Committee has concluded its deliberations regarding Brazil's status on the Special 301 list following the Out-of-Cycle Review (OCR). The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) notified the Brazilian Embassy in Washington on February 15 that Brazil [...]
2008-02-19 16:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR BR
08STATE1652BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-07 21:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AIT
08STATE16583TURKEY OPPOSES ICAO PLANS TO TRANSFER SAR
[...] (U) This cable responds to Ref A's request for instructions. 2. (SBU) Ref A sought Department instructions for responding to the Turkish government's request for U.S. support in opposing plans of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to transfer Search and Rescue (SAR) respo [...]
2008-02-19 19:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ICAO AORC PREL CY TU
08STATE16668EUR LAUNCHES INTELLIPEDIA INITIATIVE
[...] (U) LAUNCH OF EUR HOME PAGE: At the October 2006 DCM conference, I learned about Intellipedia - a new technology resource that can help the State Department advance policy more effectively, as well as saving time and money. Following that conference, I asked a small EUR Web team to develop a [...]
2008-02-19 21:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT AINF PGOV ECON
08STATE16764ICTY - INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESOLUTION ON ADDITIONAL
[...] The Department requests that USUN join consensus and vote in favor of the following resolution authorizing the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia to appoint two additional judges ad litem. 2. Begin resolution text: The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 1581 (200 [...]
2008-02-20 01:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC ICTY KJUS YI
08STATE1703RFG: UN-NATO AGREEMENT AND AFGHANISTAN
[...] (C) Reftel requested Department guidance on UNSYG Ban Ki Moon's suggestion to NATO SYG Jaap de Hoop Scheffer to conclude a "non-binding agreement," on cooperation between ISAF and the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). 2. (C) Department supports the idea of moving forward on an I [...]
2008-01-08 00:03:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAF IO NATO PREL
08STATE17076MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) According to U.S. Office Pristina, the assembly approved a number of laws of particular importance to the Serb community, including legislation covering special protective zones, local self-government, and municipal administrative boundaries. A tenth law, regulating the foreign ministr [...]
2008-02-20 18:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17204SOMALIA -- INSTRUCTION CABLE ON AMISOM RESOLUTION
[...] USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the following Security Council Resolution on AMISOM slated to be adopted on February 20: Begin text The Security Council, PP1 Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Somalia, in particular resolution 733 (1992),resolution [...]
2008-02-20 20:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM KCRM PBTS PHSA EWWT SO XA XW
08STATE17302COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: EAP/K DPRK UNIT CHIEF
[...] Department requests country clearance for Office of Korean Affairs DPRK Unit Chief Yuri Kim to travel to Beijing en route to Pyongyang to support the New York Philharmonic's visit to North Korea February 25-27. Ms. Kim will then travel to Seoul for consultations. Ms. Kim will arrive Beijing [...]
2008-02-20 22:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH
08STATE17307SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATION TO ATTEND THE
[...] Action Requests: OES apologizes for this short- fuse request. We have only just learned that Monaco is interested in attending WIREC and given that the conference is now less than two weeks away, and the delegates will need to make their travel arrangements urgently, we are asking post to [...]
2008-02-20 23:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY MN
08STATE17336INTERNATIONAL NOTIFICATION OF U.S. SATELLITE
[...] (U) This is an immediate action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. (SBU) GUIDANCE FOR BERLIN, BRASILIA, CANBERRA, LONDON, OTTAWA, PARIS, ROME, TOKYO, BEIJING, KYIV, MOSCOW, PRAGUE, COPENHAGEN, TEL AVIV, SANTIAGO, WARSAW, SEOUL, THE HAGUE, AND NEW DELHI, USNATO (FOR NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCI [...]
2008-02-21 05:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PARM PNAT KTIA PINS TSPA TPHY ESA
08STATE17337MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports Serb members of the Kosovo Police Service will remain in their jobs for the time being, despite shunning the government of Kosovo. (Kosovo MG/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail and telcon) 2. (SBU) Post reports KFOR will transfer control over the destroyed no [...]
2008-02-21 05:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17372MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports approximately 80 demonstrators blocked access to an UNMIK office, located in a predominantly Serb neighborhood in north Mitrovica. Post expects more demonstrations this weekend with demonstrators likely to be bused in from Serbia. A possible march from Se [...]
2008-02-21 12:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
08STATE17674EXTENSION OF ANNUAL STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT
[...] (U) Summary/Action Request: Department requests that post propose to the Netherlands Government (GONL) to extend the current bilateral SOFA through an exchange of diplomatic notes based on the text in paragraph 4 below, which is virtually identical to the text of the note currently in force (r [...]
2008-02-21 20:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PREL MASS MOPS NL XL NT
08STATE17864COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR A/S HILL TO ROK
[...] Department requests country clearance for EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill and Special Assistant SIPDIS Christopher Klein to travel to Seoul February 24 to attend the inauguration of ROK President-elect Lee Myung-bak. A/S Hill will also participate in related events and meetings [...]
2008-02-21 23:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA AMGT KNNP PREL KN KS
08STATE17870LIMITED PROGRESS TO DATE ON IMPLEMENTING CHANGES
[...] Summary: In response to reftel, this message provides an update on the Administration's efforts to implement the changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act resulting from section 691 (Division J) of the Omnibus Appropriations Act for FY08 (Kyl/Leahy amendment). PRM met on February 21st w [...]
2008-02-21 23:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDBM LA PREF PREL TH
08STATE17895MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports rioters breached Embassy grounds at 1858 local time. Police used tear gas but were unable to disperse the crowd. Rioters set fire to an unoccupied area of the consular section. While the Embassy was closed at the time, 14 Embassy personnel were inside during t [...]
2008-02-22 02:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17915MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade is at minimal staffing due to building damage. Most Embassy staff are working from their residences, and the international school remains closed until at least February 25. Ministry of Interior contacts continue to be productive. An EAC met at 0400 EST to evaluate th [...]
2008-02-22 11:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE18013BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on applications 050087594, 050087851, and 050087858 for the export of night vision goggles (NVGs) to Sri Lan [...]
2008-02-22 15:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CE
08STATE18041SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATION TO ATTEND THE
[...] Action Requests: OES apologizes for this short- fuse request. We have only just learned that Mongolia is interested in attending WIREC and given that the conference is now less than two weeks away, and the delegates will need to make their travel arrangements urgently, we are asking post t [...]
2008-02-22 16:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY MG
08STATE18130THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S FEBRUARY 12, 2008
[...] (U) Participants: U.S. ---- The Deputy Secretary EUR DAS Judith Garber D Staff Gustavo Delgado Valda Vikmanis Keller, EUR note taker Slovakia -------- FM Jan Kubis Ambassador Rastislav Kacer First Secretary Martin Kaco Chief of Staff Miroslav Jenca 2. (U) SUMMARY. During their [...]
2008-02-22 19:35:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL LO
08STATE18141SUPPORTING THE USG'S PROPOSAL FOR CIVIL AVIATION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-22 20:09:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALNATO EAIR PREL AF
08STATE18211TALKING POINTS FOR U/SYG HOLMES BRIEFING ON KENYA
[...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points for the February 25 briefing on Kenya to the Security Council by Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes. Begin points: -- We would like to thank Under Secretary General Holmes for this briefing today on h [...]
2008-02-22 22:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM KE XA XY
08STATE18213DISCUSSING FOREIGN FIGHTERS WITH THE SYRIANS
[...] (U) This is an action request; please see paragraph three. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) Department requests Embassy Damascus provide the Syrian government information on foreign terrorist flows through Syria into Iraq derived from Objective Massey documents and detailed in an Intell [...]
2008-02-22 22:34:00Secretary of StateSECRETPTER PREL SY IZ
08STATE18214U.S-RUSSIA STATE FLIGHTS DISPUTE: RUSSIA REMAINS
[...] (C) Summary: On January 25, Russian and American delegations, led by Alexander Neradko, Head of the Russian Federal Air Navigation Authority (FANA),and PM Senior Advisor Ambassador Jackson McDonald, respectively, reviewed and reaffirmed their existing positions regarding payment of air naviga [...]
2008-02-22 22:35:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALECON EAIR AMGT FAA RS
08STATE18224TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 14
[...] (SBU) The Department approved ordered departure for eligible family members and non-emergency personnel. Embassy Zagreb is coordinating with post to evacuate staff and private American citizens. (Kosovo Task Force/Embassy Belgrade telcon) --------------------------------------------- ---- [...]
2008-02-22 22:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18243DEMARCHE REQUEST: EXPEDITING THE INFRASTRUCTURE
[...] (C) This is an action request. Department requests post encourage the Dutch to expedite the permit process on the building set aside for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. Demarche in para 2 below should be delivered to the Government of Netherlands office responsible for coordinating Dutch [...]
2008-02-22 23:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUNSC PTER PREL LE SY
08STATE18255REQUEST FOR KOREA TO HOLD CIVILIAN U.S.-ORIGIN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-23 00:29:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNEAIR ETRD ETTC IR KS PARM PREL UK
08STATE18288TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade confirms two convoys of non- emergency personnel and eligible family members escorted by a Serbian anti-terrorism team are scheduled to depart Belgrade at 0700 EST/1300 local. The main convoy with 67 people will drive to Zagreb and 20 USAID personnel will go to Budape [...]
2008-02-23 11:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18306DEMARCHE: ADVANCING THE U.S. POSITION FOR CHANGE
[...] (C) Posts are requested to use the following guidance to demarche host governments in advance of the February 24 selection of Cuba's next president by the Cuban State Supreme Council. Ambassadors or DCMs are requested to deliver these points at the highest available level in Foreign Ministrie [...]
2008-02-24 03:33:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EU CU
08STATE18317DEMARCHE: ADVANCING THE U.S. POSITION FOR CHANGE
[...] (C) Posts are requested to use the following guidance to demarche host governments in advance of the February 24 selection of Cuba's next president by the Cuban State Supreme Council. Ambassadors or DCMs are requested to deliver these points at the highest available level in Foreign Ministrie [...]
2008-02-24 06:56:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL EU CU
08STATE18318TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) A convoy of 66 Embassy Belgrade staff and family members reached Zagreb, according to Embassy Zagreb. Embassy Belgrade reports six private American citizens left with the group. A smaller convoy of 21 USAID personnel has arrived in Budapest, according to Embassy Budapest. (Kosovo TF/Emb [...]
2008-02-24 07:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18320DEMARCHE: ADVANCING THE US POSITION FOR CHANGE
[...] (C) Posts are requested to use the following guidance to demarche host governments in advance of the February 24 selection of Cuba's next president by the Cuban State Supreme Council. Ambassadors or DCMs are requested to deliver these points at the highest available level in Foreign Ministrie [...]
2008-02-24 12:18:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL EU CU
08STATE18323DEMARCHE: ADVANCING THE US POSITION FOR CHANGE
[...] (C) Posts are requested to use the following guidance to demarche host governments in advance of the February 24 selection of Cuba's next president by the Cuban State Supreme Council. Ambassadors or DCMs are requested to deliver these points at the highest available level in Foreign Ministrie [...]
2008-02-24 12:21:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EU CU
08STATE18360UNSC INSTRUCTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 26 CONSULTATIONS
[...] (SBU) Mission is instructed to draw from the points in para. 2 below in discussing events in the Middle East during the consultations to be held Tuesday morning, February 26 in the UN Security Council. 2. (U) Begin points: The United States is committed to the process begun at Annapolis, [...]
2008-02-24 21:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC KPAL IS LE
08STATE18361TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 17
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian authorities deployed two armored vehicles and 60 riot police to the Chancery, following the USG's request for additional protective measures. Post could reopen as early as February 26. (Kosovo TF/Embassy Belgrade telcon and e- mail) NORTH KOSOVO PRO [...]
2008-02-24 21:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE18370DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services is on [...]
2008-02-24 21:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO AR
08STATE18372DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services i [...]
2008-02-24 22:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO BR
08STATE18373DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services i [...]
2008-02-24 22:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO CH
08STATE18374DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services i [...]
2008-02-24 22:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO EG
08STATE18375DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services i [...]
2008-02-24 22:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO IN
08STATE18376DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services i [...]
2008-02-24 22:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO ID
08STATE18377DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services i [...]
2008-02-24 22:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO MY
08STATE18378DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services is on [...]
2008-02-24 23:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO RP
08STATE18379DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services i [...]
2008-02-24 23:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO SF
08STATE18380DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services is on [...]
2008-02-24 23:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO TH
08STATE18381DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services i [...]
2008-02-24 23:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO TU
08STATE18470TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 18
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports the capital remains calm and the International School is open. At the chancery, the installation of steel plating and other reinforcement work should be completed today. The EAC recommended the Embassy remain closed February 26 as a precaution, reopening for l [...]
2008-02-25 14:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18718TFKV01: DISBANDMENT OF KOSOVO TASK FORCE
[...] At 1400 EST on 02/25/08, the Executive Secretary directed the Kosovo Task Force be disbanded. 2. Public inquiries regarding American Citizen Services issues may be referred to the Office of Overseas Citizens Services 888-407-4747, or from overseas at 1-202-501-4444. Inquiries from the pre [...]
2008-02-25 19:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18723MGCD01: ERDIMI REQUESTS U.S. MEDIATION WITH DEBY
[...] (C) In a February 23 meeting with Poloff in Khartoum, Senior Assistant to the President and Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) leader Minni Minawi reported that he had spoken to Timan Erdimi, president of the Rally of Forces for Change (RFC) and a fellow Zaghawa, on February 22. Erdimi stated th [...]
2008-02-25 20:00:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SU CD
08STATE18782NOTIFICATION TO CANADA OF U.S. SATELLITE ENGAGEMENT
[...] (C) Ambassador orally briefed Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister Susan Cartwright about the U.S. interception of the NRO satellite on February 20. Cartwright expressed concern about the possibility of debris landing in populated Canadian areas, and Ambassador reassured [...]
2008-02-25 21:12:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PNAT KTIA PINS TSPA TPHY CA
08STATE18784BOSNIA - ONE YEAR POST ICJ VERDICT, MUCH PROGRESS,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In February 2007, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict that genocide was committed in and around Srebrenica in July 1995 unleashed pent-up Bosniak anger about the 1992-1995 war. Bosniak political leaders exploited the verdict in order to advance their own narrow, nati [...]
2008-02-25 21:23:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KCRM KAWC KDEM PHUM BK
08STATE18785UN HOSTS NEW YORK MEETING OF JCMB COUNTRIES
[...] (SBU) Summary: The UN Secretariat hosted a meeting in New York for representatives from Joint Coordination and Monitoring Group (JCMB) countries February 19 to deliver a readout of the recent meeting in Tokyo, and to discuss the upcoming Security Council renewal of the mandate for the United N [...]
2008-02-25 21:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV AF UNSC
08STATE18788PAKISTAN STILL CONSIDERING RECOGNITION OF KOSOVO
[...] (C) In a February 20 meeting with Mirza Afzal Mahmood, MFA Director of the European Division, PolOff drew on Ref A points to explain the U.S. decision to recognize Kosovo as an independent state. PolOff asked if Pakistan was considering recognizing Kosovo's independence, noting the MFA had re [...]
2008-02-25 21:57:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNMIK UN KV PK
08STATE18790COMPROMISE AFGHAN MOTION SETS END DATE IN 2011
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a new compromise motion, PM Harper acceded to the Liberals' call for a firm end date to the Afghan mission of Canadian Forces in Kandahar, with pull-outs beginning in July 2011 and ending by December 2011. The new language apparently draws heavily from the Liberals' amendmen [...]
2008-02-25 22:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MOPS AF CA
08STATE18812TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports a crowd of 1,200 gathered on the north side of the Mitrovica bridge, but the situation remained calm. Demonstrators burned the EU flag. (Kosovo TF/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail) --------------------------------------------- ----- NO NORMAL RELATIONS WITH ST [...]
2008-02-25 21:57:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18819NO SURPRISE, CHAVEZ BACKS RUSSIA AGAINST KOSOVO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-25 22:31:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UNMIK VE KV EU
08STATE18821CROATIAN PERMREP JURICA DISCUSSES KOSOVO, IRAN AND
[...] (SBU) Croatian Permrep Jurica assured Ambassador Khalilzad on February 21 that Croatia's positions in the Security Council will generally be in line with those of the U.S. and the mainstream of the EU. 2. (SBU) Khalilzad thanked Jurica for Croatia's helpful statement in the February 18 publ [...]
2008-02-25 22:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC HR UNMIK GG IR
08STATE18943HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to b [...]
2008-02-26 12:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE19045BOSNIA - RS OFFICIALS ON UPCOMING DEMONSTRATIONS
[...] (C) During the course of February 25, senior RS government and law enforcement officials assured the Embassy that the Banja Luka Branch Office will be protected during planned demonstrations on February 26. RS Interior Minister Stanislav Cadjo told the Charge that the RS police will fulfill i [...]
2008-02-26 14:52:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BK
08STATE19046PROMETHEUS GAS CHAIRMAN: NO SOUTHSTREAM THROUGH
[...] (C) Prometheus Gas Chairman Dimitri Copelouzos told the Ambassador and the acting Economic Deputy in a meeting on February 15 that he does not see Gazprom moving ahead with Southstream through Greece for many years. Copelouzos also indicated Prometheus Gas could supply another 3 bcm to Gree [...]
2008-02-26 14:56:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG GR
08STATE19145LIBYA: DEMARCHE ON LIFTING HOLD ON PROPOSED UNSC
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (C) On February 13, USUN proposed listing four Syrian based AQI affiliated members pursuant to UNSC 1267 (al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions). Libya placed a hold on the request. The Libyan Permane [...]
2008-02-26 16:56:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC LY
08STATE19187LIBREVILLE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 15, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Last Name: Ngo'o Akoulou, Alphonse First Name: Alphonse Rank: Colonel Posotion: Chief of Investi [...]
2008-02-26 17:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE19188DRC: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 20, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Mutamba, Kanza Nicole Rank: Captain Position: National Police DOB: June 10, 1962 [...]
2008-02-26 17:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM KJUS PGOV PHUM CG
08STATE19189DRC CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORNE - CRIMINAL
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 20, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Bankeke, Toussaint Rank: Lieutenant Position: Quick React Police Gender: Male DOB: [...]
2008-02-26 17:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR CG
08STATE19438NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL READOUT - FEBRUARY 13, 2008
[...] (C/NF) Summary from the NAC Meeting: -- Afghanistan: Chairman of the Military Committee General Ray Henault briefed that ISAF is seeking to diversify its fuel supply away from reliance on Pakistani transit. SHAPE Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations MG Rudy Wright described a dramatic drop [...]
2008-02-26 22:57:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNNATO PREL AF
08STATE19444BOSNIA - BANJA LUKA DEMONSTRATION WELL-CONTROLLED
[...] (C) February 26 protests in Banja Luka were well controlled by RS Police forces and did not reach the Branch Office. Crowds were smaller than predicted by the organizing NGO SPONA with most estimates placing the number of participants at 6,000. A small group of youths attempted to reach the [...]
2008-02-27 01:03:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BK
08STATE19446GREECE TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST SERBIAN VIOLENCE
[...] (C) On 2/26, Ambassador Speckhard met with MFA Secretary General Agathocles to request that Greece take steps both in private with Serbian officials and publicly to discourage any suggestion that violence against the United States and other states who have recognized Kosovo is justified, and t [...]
2008-02-27 03:44:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SR YI KV GR
08STATE19466USG RESPONSE TO ITALIAN PROPOSAL FOR RC-WEST
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-26 22:56:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAF IT MARR MOPS NATO PREL
08STATE19657PROMETHEUS GAS CHAIRMAN: NO SOUTHSTREAM THROUGH
[...] (C) Prometheus Gas Chairman Dimitri Copelouzos told the Ambassador and the acting Economic Deputy in a meeting on February 15 that he does not see Gazprom moving ahead with Southstream through Greece for many years. Copelouzos also indicated Prometheus Gas could supply another 3 bcm to Gree [...]
2008-02-27 16:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG GR
08STATE19663BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-27 15:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AIT
08STATE19666BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment end-use check on license number 05-050028972 for the export of defense hardware to India. Post is requested to [...]
2008-02-27 15:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC IN KOMC
08STATE19686BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Posts' assistance in conducting a post-shipment end-use check on license number 05-050031210 for the export of defense hardware to Singapore. Posts are request [...]
2008-02-27 16:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC SF SN KOMC
08STATE19728OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO AMBASSADOR
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the February 28, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you as well, Ambassador Urstad, for your excellent and well-balanced report. As you have noted, Serbia has had to deal with a [...]
2008-02-27 17:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL SR PGOV
08STATE19737OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON UZBEKISTAN
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the February 28, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomes the limited progress made recently by Uzbekistan toward fulfilling its Helsinki Commitments. [...]
2008-02-27 17:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE UZ
08STATE19882007 SPECIAL 301 CZECH REPUBLIC OCR RESULTS
[...] This is an ACTION REQUEST. The USG Special 301 Committee has concluded its deliberations regarding the Czech Republic's status on the Special 301 list following the Out-of-Cycle Review (OCR). The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will announce that the Czech Republic has been pla [...]
2008-01-08 19:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR EZ
08STATE20016OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT REGARDING THE
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement under current issues at the February 28, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States condemns the attacks that occurred against a number of foreign diplomatic missions in Belgrade [...]
2008-02-27 21:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL SR PGOV
08STATE2004U.S.-QATAR GULF SECURITY DIALOGE (GSD) DECEMBER
[...] (S/NF) Summary: The third round of the U.S.-Qatar Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) took place in Washington on December 18, with Qatari officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Interior representing the Government of Qatar. The meeting reinforced our mutual commitment to the [...]
2008-01-08 20:03:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNASEC EPET KNNP MARR IR MASS PREL QA IZ LE
08STATE20081U.S. AMBASSADORS FUND FOR COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable provides guidance and instructions for the administration of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Counterterrorism. The Fund was established by the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT) to support projects that apply tools of soft power to counterterrorism a [...]
2008-02-27 23:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR
08STATE20184ASHGABAT SURVEILLANCE DETECTION PROGRAM
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 5. 2. (C) In April 2007, the Government of Turkmenistan (GOT) withdrew permission for U.S. Embassy Ashgabat to conduct Surveillance Detection (SD) operations and declared the activities of the SD team to be in conflict with GOT law. The RSO immed [...]
2008-02-28 13:58:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAMGT ASEC APER
08STATE2021BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050077022 for the export of ammunition components to Russia. Post is requested to complete th [...]
2008-01-08 20:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC RS KOMC
08STATE20218BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-28 14:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AR AE
08STATE20227BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on licenses 050085764, 050041335, 050024484, 050074594, 050064829, 050040825, and 050057178 for t [...]
2008-02-28 15:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCA ETTC KOMC
08STATE20234BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Posts' assistance in conducting a post-shipment end-use check on license number 05-050036317 for the export of defense hardware to Oman. Posts are requested to [...]
2008-02-28 15:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC UK OM KOMC
08STATE20235BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Posts' assistance in conducting a post-shipment end-use check on license number 05-1014531 for the export of defense hardware to Saudi Arabia. Posts are reques [...]
2008-02-28 15:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC SA UK KOMC
08STATE20241BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment end-use check on license number 05-1007778 for the export of aircraft spare parts to Japan. Post is requested to [...]
2008-02-28 15:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC JP KOMC
08STATE20251BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Posts' assistance in conducting a post-shipment end-use check on license number 05-050031252 for the export of defense hardware to South Korea. Posts are reque [...]
2008-02-28 15:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC IT KS KOMC
08STATE202592008 U.S.-BRAZIL POLITICAL-MILITARY CONSULTATIONS
[...] (SBU) Department requests Embassy deliver to the Government of Brazil's (GOB) Ministry of External Relations (MRE) the proposed United States-Brazil Political-Military Consultations agenda in paragraph four. Department further requests GOB confirmation of the proposed April 15 date for pol-mi [...]
2008-02-28 15:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MAS PREL PTER BR
08STATE20261BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment end-use check on license number 05-050011090 for the export of defense hardware to Spain. Post is requested to [...]
2008-02-28 15:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC SP KOMC
08STATE20266COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: EAP/K SUNG KIM, NSC
[...] Department requests country clearance for Office of Korean Affairs Director Sung Kim and NSC Asia Director of Chinese Affairs Paul Haenle to travel to Beijing for consultations related to the Six-Party Talks from February 29 - March 2. 2. Department requests that Embassy Beijing arrange ac [...]
2008-02-28 15:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH JA
08STATE20303TFCM01: TASK FORCE FORMATION REGARDING THE
[...] At 1100 EST on 02/28/2008 the Executive Secretary directed that a Task Force be established in the Operations Center regarding the situation in Cameroon. Contact information for the Task Force is as follows: For internal State Department business or other official business, call (202) 647-6 [...]
2008-02-28 16:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE20329UNDER SECRETARY BURNS'S MEETING WITH JAPANESE
[...] (C) Summary: U/S Burns met for two hours on January 29 with his new Japanese counterpart, Deputy Foreign Minister Kenichiro Sasae, to discuss G8, UNSC reform, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Burma. Sasae described Japan's priorities for the G8, which include climate ch [...]
2008-02-28 17:55:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALECON ENIV ENRG KGHG PREL PGOV EAID XB XC XD XE XH JA
08STATE2033VISAS FOR WIREC 2008 DELEGATES
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs six and seven. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. Summary: The Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008) will be held in Washington DC March 4 - 6. (See reftels D and E for background on WIREC 2008). The participatio [...]
2008-01-08 20:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS ENRG SENV TRGY EPET EAID SOCI KSCA KGHG
08STATE20332ASHGABAT SURVEILLANCE DETECTION PROGRAM
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 5. 2. (C) In April 2007, the Government of Turkmenistan (GOT) withdrew permission for U.S. Embassy Ashgabat to conduct Surveillance Detection (SD) operations and declared the activities of the SD team to be in conflict with GOT law. The RSO immed [...]
2008-02-28 18:00:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAMGT ASEC APER
08STATE2034MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): RESULTS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At the November 5-9, 2007 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Plenary meeting in Athens, the 34 MTCR Partners reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening missile-related export controls and thereby discouraging missile activities and programs of concern. They discussed [...]
2008-01-08 20:42:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMTCRE PARM MNUC ETTC KSCA TSPA FR GR
08STATE20649TFCM01: CAMEROON TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 01
[...] (SBU) Embassy Yaound reports most people in the capital remain indoors. Douala is mainly quiet with localized rioting and both main roads to the city are open. Post notes Cameroonian military forces are fully deployed, but might have resources to maintain order for only three more days. ( [...]
2008-02-28 23:39:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CM
08STATE20660NON-DOM TAX ISSUE: WASHINGTON GUIDANCE
[...] Per refel, post requested guidance on proposed talking points to respond to questions from H.M.Treasury (HMT) regarding the proposed taxation of non-domiciled foreigners in the UK, including Americans. As post noted, Amcits are chiefly concerned about possible double taxation and timing. Post [...]
2008-02-28 23:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD CASC EINV UK
08STATE20672DEMARCHE: ANNOUNCING THE U.S. SPECIAL ENVOY TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. See Para. 2. 2. (U) Department requests OIC posts notify host governments that the President has appointed Sada Cumber to be the U.S. Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). Post should draw from the Envoy's official biography and t [...]
2008-02-29 00:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOIC PREL
08STATE20678KOSOVO -- DEMARCHE TO UN ON UNMIK, CUSTOMS IN
[...] The Department requests that USUN deliver a demarche at the highest appropriate level to UN officials, in coordination with our European allies on the Security Council, to ensure that UNMIK carry out its administrative and security functions on Kosovo's border with Serbia, particularly custom [...]
2008-02-29 02:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL UNMIK YI
08STATE20685READOUT FROM DECEMBER 4 IRAQ AND NEIGHBORS RSI IN
[...] (S) Summary: U.S. Chiefs of Mission and embassy representatives from Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Turkey, joined by S/CT Coordinator Ambassador Dell Dailey and other U.S. interagency representatives, met December 4 in Amman to discuss regional counterterrorism strategies at [...]
2008-02-29 04:11:00Secretary of StateSECRETPTER PGOV PREL KCRM EAID ADCO KISL ASEC KU
08STATE20803APEC MINISTERIAL FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE. SEE PARA 5. 2. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies and invited observers will gather April 23-25 in Bangkok, Thailand, for the seventh ministerial meeting on Telecommunications and Information Policy (TELMIN 7). A meeting of APEC TEL Seni [...]
2008-02-29 14:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPECO ECPS ECON
08STATE21163LEBANON: SINIORA MAKES STATEMENT ON USN SHIP
[...] (S) Summary: PM Fouad Siniora asked to meet with Charge Sison at the Grand Serail at 1330 on February 29 to discuss media reports concerning the presence of the USS Cole in international waters off Lebanon. Siniora neither criticized nor blessed the presence of the Cole. His focus was what [...]
2008-02-29 21:31:00Secretary of StateSECRETMOPS PGOV PREL IS SY LE
08STATE21168KUDOS FOR RANGOON'S REPORT ON BIODIVERSITY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-29 21:22:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALSENV PHUM PREL BM
08STATE21209GUIDANCE FOR AZERBAIJANI UNGA RESOLUTION
[...] (U) This is an action request. See Para. 2. 2. Action request: Department requests that USUN urge Azerbaijan's mission to the UN to work on an UNGA resolution that stresses that Kosovo is not a precedent for Nagarno-Karabakh (NK) or any other conflict. In order to secure U.S. supp [...]
2008-02-29 22:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUNGA PREL AM AJ RU GE UP PBTS
08STATE21218DEMARCHE REQUEST ON ETHIOPIA-ERITREA: FUTURE OF
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 4-9. Begin Summary. 2. (SBU) Eritrea,s interference with the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE),particularly its recent refusal to reinstate fuel supplies to the Mission and subsequent obstruction of UNMEE,s withdrawal [...]
2008-03-01 00:06:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC KPKO
08STATE21247MARCH 4 - APRIL 10 SUBSTANTIVE SESSION OF SPECIAL
[...] (U) The annual substantive session of the General Assembly's Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34) will be held March 4 to April 10. We have reviewed the Secretary-General's report on implementation of the recommendations of the 2007 session (A/62/627). Canada chairs the workin [...]
2008-03-01 02:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO MARR AMGT SC GA
08STATE2151GUIDANCE FOR 9 JANUARY 2008 UN SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-09 00:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS PGOV UNSC AF SU
08STATE21770UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 1803
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (U) BACKGROUND: On 3 March 2008, the UN Security Council adopted resolution 1803 by a vote of 14 to 0, with one abstention. This resolution imposes further sanctions on Iran in response to its failure to comply with its obliga [...]
2008-03-04 01:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM IR
08STATE21872BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-04 14:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE21873BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on applications 05-050090721 and 05-050090722 for the export of defense hardware to South Korea. Po [...]
2008-03-04 14:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC KS
08STATE22040OAS NOTES 03/03/07
[...] (U) Summary: This message is a regular report regarding current Organization of American States (OAS) issues that may be of interest to overseas posts and domestic agencies. The purpose of these roundup cables is to inform posts of otherwise unreported developments in the inter-American syste [...]
2008-03-04 17:10:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL OAS ECON ENRG EWWT
08STATE22047UNDER SECRETARY BURNS' FEBRUARY 25 MEETING WITH
[...] (S) Summary. Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister (AFM) He Yafei and Under Secretary Burns met February 25 immediately prior to the P5 1 Political Directors, meeting on Iran. AFM He highlighted U.S.-Chinese agreement on the strategic importance of diplomatic approaches to North Korea and Iran. [...]
2008-03-04 17:27:00Secretary of StateSECRETBM CH ECON ENRG IR PGOV PREL XD
08STATE22315BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050090336 for the export of pistols and revolvers to Costa Rica. Post is requested to complet [...]
2008-03-04 21:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCS ETTC KOMC
08STATE22352APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE MARCH 10-11
[...] (U) Classified by William Lucas, Office Director, EUR/ERA. Reason: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 10. 3. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold their next General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting in Brussels on March 10-11. [...]
2008-03-04 22:42:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EUN ZL PK AF ZI IR GG IS SY LE
08STATE22377REQUEST FOR SOLIDARITY WITH KOSOVO AT OIC SUMMIT
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Posts are requested to deliver the following demarche on Kosovo no later than March 7. 2. (C) The objectives of this demarche are to: -- Urge host government to follow the OIC Secretary General's lead in expressing support for Kosovo's independence at [...]
2008-03-05 00:35:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC UNMIK PGOV YI EU KV
08STATE22378SOMALIA-- TALKING POINTS FOR MARCH 5 BRIEFING
[...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following points for the March 5 briefing on Somalia and Kenya: Begin points: ------- Somalia ------- -- We would like to thank the Secretariat for their briefing today on the situation in Somalia and Kenya. -- The United States is deeply concern [...]
2008-03-05 00:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SO XA XW
08STATE22494FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST-LICENSE END-USE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to subject Blue Lantern requests regarding the export of radar components (License # 050049685) to the Spanish MOD or SH-3D helicopter spare parts (License # 050057853) to the Spanish Navy. These requests were sent over 120 days ag [...]
2008-03-05 14:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SP
08STATE22554OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO HEAD OF THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-05 15:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL OSCE HR
08STATE22586BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050090555 for the export of carbines to Belize. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lante [...]
2008-03-05 16:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDBH ETTC KOMC
08STATE22794OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO SERBIA ON
[...] Should Serbia or another OSCE participating raise the International Steering Group (ISG) for Kosovo during the March 6 Permanent Council meeting, Post is authorized to present the response at paragraph 2, either as an individual country statement or as a joint statement with other ISG members [...]
2008-03-05 19:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KV SR
08STATE22936AFGHANISTAN: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSULTATIONS ON
[...] The Department requests that USUN share the following draft elements of a resolution renewing the UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) with the Italian delegation, responsible for drafting the resolution, and other delegations currently engaging in discussions on the resolution text, with the ai [...]
2008-03-06 00:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL AF
08STATE22941SECURING IRAQI SUPPORT TO PROPOSE AN UNSCR TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (S) The Deputies Committee tasked State with laying the groundwork for a UN Security Council Resolution that would sanction those who threaten the peace or stability of Iraq similar to the measu [...]
2008-03-06 00:26:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC IZ PREL PTER XF
08STATE23123DRC- INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRC EXPERTS MEETING ON FDLR
[...] Action Request: USUN is instructed to seek the changes in paragraph 2 on the draft resolution on the Forces Democratiques de Liberation du Rwanda (FDLR) (draft text provided in paragraph 4). USUN may draw from the talking points in paragraph 3 in its efforts to secure the changes. If the [...]
2008-03-06 15:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM CG AZ ZF
08STATE2342BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-09 13:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC FR
08STATE23568PSI FIFTH ANNIVERSARY: OFFICIAL INVITATION FROM
[...] As promised in reftel, below is the official U.S. invitation to the events we are hosting in Washington on the fifth anniversary of the President's announcement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI). We would like all PSI endorsing states to be represented at these events. In parti [...]
2008-03-06 22:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP KSTC PARM PREL XX
08STATE23570SUBJECT: PSI FIFTH ANNIVERSARY: OFFICIAL
[...] As promised in reftel, below is the official U.S. invitation to the events we are hosting in Washington on the fifth anniversary of the President's announcement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI). We would like all PSI endorsing states to be represented at these events. In parti [...]
2008-03-06 22:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP KSTC PARM PREL XX
08STATE23596REQUESTING INFORMATION IN ADVANCE OF THE OIC
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see paras 3-4 below; Embassies Cairo and Kampala, please see also para 5. Embassy Jeddah please see para 6. 2. (U) Background: On February 27, the President appointed Mr. Sada Cumber to be his Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC [...]
2008-03-07 00:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SG OIC
08STATE23763FOLLOWING-UP WITH INDIA ON THE XXXXXXXXXXXX GRAPHITE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (S) Background: In October 2007, we shared with Indian officials information indicating that India's XXXXXXXXXXXX had offered French-origin, MTCR-controlled graphite blocks to Iran's Ward Commercial Company (Ref A). Ward had previously bee [...]
2008-03-07 15:00:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IN IR
08STATE23829BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of a propellant grain test system to Egypt via South Korea. Post is requested to complete th [...]
2008-03-07 15:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEG ETTC KOMC KS
08STATE23831DEMARCHE REQUEST: TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS UNITS
[...] This is an action request. See paras 4 - 6. Objective --------- 2. To encourage host countries with appropriate capabilities to contribute the ground transport and logistics assets sought by the UN-African Union hybrid peacekeeping operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and for which there are cur [...]
2008-03-07 15:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR KPKO SU IN AN SA BD PA
08STATE23874BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050091259 for the export of a KC-135 spare part to the French Air Force. Post is requested t [...]
2008-03-07 16:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC FR
08STATE24209HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AFRICA PARTNERSHIP
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Jerome Noel MOUGOULA-SAGUILIBA Rank: Maitre Principal Position: New pilot (MP) DOB: Dec [...]
2008-03-07 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE24211HUMAN RIGHTA VETTING FOR ACOTA LESSONS-LEARNED
[...] (SBU) The department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Robert Owono Ella Anda Rank: Commandant Major Position: Advisor of the Chief of the Army [...]
2008-03-07 21:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE24214VETTING FOR ILEA GABORONE-CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Germin Nestor OKOULA Rank: Liteutenant Position: Chief of Criminal Section, Lambarene DOB [...]
2008-03-07 21:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE24222IMMINENT TRANSFER OF FILAMENT WINDING MACHINES
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Ankara, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background and Purpose/Objective: Since 2006, the Turkish company Tet Makina Metal Sanayi Ve Ticaret has been working to supply four- and six-axis filament winding machines to Pakistan. Both of these machines [...]
2008-03-07 21:39:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA TU PK
08STATE24257DEMARCHE ON U.S.-EU CLIMATE CHANGE COOPERATION
[...] (U) This is an action request for posts in EU Member States and USEU. Please see para 10. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The March 13-14 meeting of the European Council, which will bring together European heads of state and government, will include a major discussion of climate change and energy. The [...]
2008-03-07 22:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKGHG SENV ENRG EUN
08STATE24290USG RESPONSE TO PERUVIAN CONSIDERATIONS FOR
[...] (C) Department requests Embassy deliver the following dipnote containing the U.S. counterproposal to the Government of Peru's (GOP) draft considerations for resuming DHS counter-narcotics flights from Piura. Additionally, the Department seeks Embassy clarification whether it contemplates the [...]
2008-03-07 23:32:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL PTER PE
08STATE24292INFORMATION ON BANK MELLI FOR ITALY,S
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) The EU is expected to consider sanctions against Iran the week of March 10. On February 6, EU experts prepared a list of 19 new entities and 15 new individuals to be designated under the EU's Comm [...]
2008-03-07 23:42:00Secretary of StateSECRETEUN IT KNNP PARM
08STATE24301GUIDANCE FOR UNSC RESOLUTION 1701 CONSULTATION,
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN may draw from the points in para 2 below during UNSC resolution 1701 consultations, currently scheduled for March 10. End action request: 2. (U) Begin points. -- We welcome the Secretary General's report and the briefing by Mr. Pedersen on the i [...]
2008-03-08 00:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL IS LE SY
08STATE24749DRC-- INSTRUCTION CABLE ON FDLR RESOLUTION FOR
[...] Action Request: USUN is instructed to seek the changes in paragraph 2 on the draft resolution on the Forces Democratiques de Liberation du Rwanda (FDLR) Revision 1 (draft text provided in paragraph 4). USUN may draw from the talking points in paragraph 3 in its efforts to secure the changes [...]
2008-03-10 18:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM CG XA ZF
08STATE2476OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO INCOMING
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the January 10 Special Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: We are honored to welcome Foreign Minister Ilkka Kanerva to the Permanent Council as the Chairman in Office for 2008. The United States fully supports the object [...]
2008-01-09 16:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OSCE PHUM CFED FI
08STATE24761BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050091095 for the export of firearms and ammunition to Suriname. Post is requested to complet [...]
2008-03-10 18:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC NS
08STATE24821BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECKS
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on applications 050091071 and 050091983 and a post-shipment check on licenses 050051410 and 05-917152 [...]
2008-03-10 19:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC GR
08STATE24896(S) RESPONDING TO GOT QUESTIONS RE THE IMMINENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Ankara, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Ref B relates March 10 delivery to Turkish MFA Deputy Director General for Disarmament and Nonproliferation Ahmet Gun of Ref A demarche, which describes the potentially imminent shipment by the Turkish company [...]
2008-03-10 23:08:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA TU PK
08STATE24915GUIDANCE FOR 11 MARCH 2008 UN SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] PURPOSE: This is an action request. The Department asks that USUN draw upon the following points for the United Nations Security Council briefing and consultations on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur on 11 March 2008. --We welcome the SYG's 14 February 2008 repo [...]
2008-03-11 00:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PREL PGOV UNSC SU
08STATE24923ITALIAN CARABINIERI TRAINING FOR AFGHANISTAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 10. 2. (C/Rel Italy) SUMMARY: A critical part of the counter-insurgency plan for Afghanistan is assisting the Afghans in standing up an effective police force. The U.S. is committing a number of U.S. Marine trainers, due to arrive in Af [...]
2008-03-11 00:29:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAF IT MOPS NATO PREL
08STATE25210BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-11 15:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SW
08STATE25483LIBREVILLE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Handy Dimoni KABANGU Rank: Captain Position: National Police DOB: August 4, 1964 Na [...]
2008-03-11 19:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR CG
08STATE25550OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO FOM REPORT ON
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the March 13th Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Representative on Freedom of the Media has once again delivered a very informative, factually reliable and well-reasoned report. Two [...]
2008-03-11 20:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV OSCE
08STATE25582OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO BELARUS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-11 22:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL OSCE BO
08STATE25656BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-12 12:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KS
08STATE25671COLOMBIA-ECUADOR DISPUTE: OAS RESOLUTION 930
[...] (C) Summary. The OAS Permanent Council approved Resolution 930 on March 5 regarding the Colombia-Ecuador dispute stemming from the Colombian attack on a FARC camp on the Ecuadorian border on March 1. Resolution 930 reaffirmed the inviolability of national sovereignty, established a commissio [...]
2008-03-12 12:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER CO EC
08STATE2577HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time, the Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents which could be credi [...]
2008-01-09 18:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE25858OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO CIO SPECIAL
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the Permanent Council meeting in Vienna on March 13. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States greatly appreciates the diligent efforts of Ambassador Heikki Talvitie, the special envoy of the Chairman in Office, t [...]
2008-03-12 16:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAM KDEM MO OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL
08STATE25866LIBREVILLE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 10, 2008, it pssesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Galega, Roland Njinouwo Title: Fonctionnaire Gender: Male DOB: November 26, 1967 2. [...]
2008-03-12 17:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR CM
08STATE25971COLOMBIA-ECUADOR DISPUTE: PREPARING FOR 3/17 OAS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 5. 2. (C) The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) approved a consensus resolution on March 5 (OAS Permanent Council Resolution 930) that established an OAS Commission headed by Secretary General Insulza to visit Ecua [...]
2008-03-12 19:26:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV CO EC
08STATE26012INDIA'S REQUEST FOR AVIAN INFLUENZA TECHNICAL
[...] Reftel conveyed the Government of India's request for technical cooperation with the USG in the following areas of avian influenza control: poultry depopulation technology, including a demonstration in India of U.S. foaming equipment for large-scale culling at commercial poultry farms; and c [...]
2008-03-12 20:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON SENV TBIO KFLU XD IN
08STATE26036SECOND TRANCHE OF FAST TRACK COUNTRIES FOR LEAHY
[...] This cable announces the second tranche of countries for fast track treatment for Leahy vetting. Fast track treatment for selected countries with good human rights records was established in 2007 (reftel A) to alleviate workload and time required. Fast track policy is applicable to both Depa [...]
2008-03-12 20:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM PINR PREL SNAR MASS ASEC
08STATE26066(S) PROVIDING THE GOS INFORMATION ON SWISS FIRM
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) BACKGROUND: Per Refs C and D, since October 2005 the United States and Switzerland have been engaged in a dialogue regarding the activities of the Swiss-based entity BB Engineering - a firm that has been procuri [...]
2008-03-12 21:14:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC IR SZ
08STATE26142UNMEE CONSULTATIONS, MARCH 13, 2008
[...] This is an action message. USUN is instructed to draw from the following elements during UNMEE consultations on March 13, 2008. Begin Elements: -The U.S. welcomes the Special Report of the Secretary General on the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE),and supports the [...]
2008-03-12 23:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO ET ER
08STATE26143RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR AMBASSADOR RECALL
[...] (U) This is the Department's response to Ref A. Embassy Minsk sought guidance on the request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) that the U.S. recall Ambassador Stewart for consultations in Washington; that the U.S. reduce the number of U.S. diplomatic staff at the embassy in keeping wi [...]
2008-03-12 23:38:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL AMGT ODIP OFDP BO
08STATE26159DRC-- INSTRUCTION CABLE ON FDLR RESOLUTION
[...] Action Request: USUN is instructed to join consensus and co-sponsor the resolution (text below) on the Forces Democratiques de Liberation du Rwanda (FDLR) scheduled for adoption in the Security Council on March 13. Begin text: The Security Council, Recalling its previous resolutions, in [...]
2008-03-13 01:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM CG XA ZF
08STATE26305COOPERATION BETWEEN SOUTH KOREAN FIRM AND
[...] This is an action request. Embassy Seoul, please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) Background: On several occasions since November 2006 (REFTELS),we shared information with South Korea regarding efforts by the Pakistan-based company United Engineering, to procure vertical and horizontal machine [...]
2008-03-13 14:45:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL PK KS
08STATE26330BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050093288 for the export of rifles, pistols, and revolvers to Namibia. Post is requested to c [...]
2008-03-13 15:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC WA
08STATE26643VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AZERBAIJAN UNGA RESOLUTION
[...] (C) This is an action request. Department continues to urge Azerbaijan to consider our proposed changes to the text of its UNGA resolution "on the situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan" and to delay a vote on the resolution, in the hope of allowing us (and our Minsk Group Co-C [...]
2008-03-13 20:56:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUNGA AZ PBTS PREL
08STATE26678REPLY LETTER FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FOREIGN
[...] Secretary Rice received a letter dated January 31, 2008 from Dr. Kinga G"ncz, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Hungary, requesting support for the election of Hungary to the non-permanent seat available for the Eastern European Group in the United Nations Security Council for the term [...]
2008-03-13 22:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC HU
08STATE26867RESULTS OF THE 54TH MEETING OF THE OECD COMMITTEE
[...] (U) Summary: On March 5-7, Richard Beaird led a delegation consisting of EEB/CIP/MA, DOC, and FCC at the 54th meeting of the OECD Committee on Information, Computers, and Communications Policy (ICCP). The primary goal of the meeting was to prepare for the OECD Ministerial on the Future of the [...]
2008-03-14 14:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON ECPS EINT
08STATE26870WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY
[...] Action requests in paras 12 and 13. SUMMARY ------- 2. Summary: The Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008) and the co-located but separately managed side events, trade show, and business conference eclipsed expectations. Some 3,000 delegates from 118 count [...]
2008-03-14 14:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG TRGY KGHG KPAO KSCA XX
08STATE2712KUDOS FOR JAPANESE MISSION REPORTING
[...] (U) We in Washington once again wish to take this opportunity to recognize the consistently outstanding reporting produced by Embassy Tokyo and the consulates in Japan. Your insightful and timely analyses really do influence the way that U.S. policy is made. We would like to call special att [...]
2008-01-09 22:54:00Secretary of StateSECRETEAGR EAIR ECON EINV ETRD PGOV PREL JA
08STATE2714RESPONDING TO JAPANESE INQUIRIES ABOUT
[...] (SBU) As detailed in reftel, the Government of Japan (GOJ) recently submitted to Embassy Tokyo a range of questions about the upcoming Modernization of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). After consulting with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the GOJ's requests, we have drafted and c [...]
2008-01-09 23:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS PREL JA
08STATE27211ANNUAL DECLARATION OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (U) Background/Action Request: Request the Mission deliver the USG interagency-cleared paper in paragraph 3 to Hague Code of Conduct (HCOC) Immediate Central Contact (ICC) at earliest opportunity for distribution to all HCOC subs [...]
2008-03-14 20:33:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEC ETTC KSCA MTCRE PARM TSPA AORC
08STATE27262KUDOS FOR ECONOMIC REPORTING
[...] (U) I know this year has been especially busy for the embassy, especially for your POL/ECON section considering the wide range of critical sectors it covers. Given those challenges, I want to take a moment to thank you and your team for thorough and illuminating reporting on the macroeconomic [...]
2008-03-14 21:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN IV
08STATE27268GUIDANCE FOR NATO INDUSTRIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-14 22:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL NATO MASS BEXP
08STATE27269GUIDANCE FOR NATO INDUSTRIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-14 22:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL NATO MASS BEXP
08STATE2731PREPARING THE EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN
[...] This an action message for all posts. See paras 17-30. This cable describes the annual reporting requirement regarding Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and provides instructions for posts' contributions to the Department's eighth annual TIP report. The Department is required by the Trafficking Vi [...]
2008-01-09 23:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG XX
08STATE2736DEMARCHE REQUESTS TO FOLLOW UP UNAMID DEPLOYMENT
[...] PURPOSE: The Department asks posts to demarche host governments at the highest appropriate level to follow up deployment issues concerning the deployment of the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) pursuant to reftel (NOTAL). Posts may draw upon the following themes in th [...]
2008-01-10 00:33:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS PGOV UNSC SU CH
08STATE27603WTO DEMARCHE REQUEST - U.S./EC TEXTILES, APPAREL,
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. Action Request: In coordination with European Commission representation, Post is requested to approach host government at the Econ Counselor or other appropriate level and seek co-sponsorship of a joint U.S./ European Communities (EC) propo [...]
2008-03-17 15:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO ECON SF
08STATE27642DESIGNATION OF FUTURE BANK, BAHRAIN UNDER
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. ---------- OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (U) Washington requests that addressees notify host Government/EU officials that the United States designated Future Bank, Bahrain under E.O. 13382 ("Blocking the Property of Weapons of Mass [...]
2008-03-17 16:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC IR BA
08STATE27694MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR):
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Paris please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) BACKGROUND AND ACTION REQUEST: In keeping with established practice, we want to urge the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Partners to present proposed Information Exchange (IE) topics and try to come t [...]
2008-03-17 17:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA TSPA FR
08STATE27868SPAIN ASKS FOR U.S. SUPPORT ON INVITATION TO AHLC
[...] (C) Summary. The Spanish Charge d,Affaires to the United States presented a demarche to NEA Deputy Assistant Secretary Danin on March 14, asking that the U.S. support Spanish participation in the upcoming Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) in London and that we weigh in with the EU, Norway and th [...]
2008-03-17 21:34:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL KWBG ECON EAID IS SP BE UK NO
08STATE27905INSTRUCTIONS FOR BURMA BRIEFING AND GROUP OF
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST AND SUMMARY: Special Advisor for Burma Gambari will present a report to the Security Council on his latest visit to Burma March 18 at 5:00 PM, preceded by a meeting of the Burma Group of Friends at 3:00 PM. USUN's objective should be to assure that Gambari provides the Sec [...]
2008-03-18 00:52:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNSC BM
08STATE27996(S) INFORMATION ON SHIPMENT OF PROLIFERATION
[...] (S/NF) Washington has information to share with Chinese authorities regarding a shipment of proliferation concern that originated in China and was seized in Dubai while en route to Iran. The cargo was seizes in November 2007 and was being transported on the &M/V Seventh Ocean8. Additionally, [...]
2008-03-18 12:59:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PARM AE CH IR
08STATE28385SCENESETTER: 2008 TSCTP CONFERENCE
[...] (U) The 2008 Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) is scheduled for 24-27 March in Garmisch Germany. TSCTP was formed by an interagency Deputies Committee (DC) in SIPDIS 2005 to facilitate a more effective regional response to terrorism and extremism in West and North Africa. TS [...]
2008-03-18 21:46:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER XA XI
08STATE28435AUTHORIZATION TO VOTE TO RENEW COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] This is an action cable. Please see paragraph 3. 2. Per reftel, the UNSC on December 10, 2007 unanimously adopted resolution 1787, extending the initial period of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate from December 31, 2007, under resolution 1535 (2004),to March 31, 2008. [...]
2008-03-19 02:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN PREL PTER UNSC
08STATE28803TEXT FOR DIP NOTE RESPONDING TO PERU'S DIP NOTE
[...] Reftel reports a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Relations dated February 20, 2008 requesting USG support for Peru's candidacy for the UN Security Council term of 2018-2019. Post is requested to deliver para. 2 text to the Under Secretariat for Multilateral Affairs in the form of [...]
2008-03-19 19:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC PE
08STATE2881ACTION REQUEST: PUBLIC TALKING POINTS ON IRAN IN
[...] (U) This is an joint OSD-State action request; see para 3. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Department of State and Department of Defense have prepared talking points that Posts should draw on when asked by their interlocutors about Iran's role in Iraq. END SUMMARY. 3. (SBU) Action Request: At [...]
2008-01-10 15:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIR MOPS IZ PARM PREL PIN
08STATE28930SOMALIA-- TALKING POINTS FOR MARCH 20 OPEN DEBATE
[...] This is an action message. See paragraph 2. USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points for their March 20 open debate on Somalia. Begin points: -- The United States would like to thank the Secretary General for his thorough March 14 report on the situation in Somalia [...]
2008-03-19 23:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SO XA XW
08STATE28931BELARUS:DEMARCHE REQUEST
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. Embassy Minsk has requested Department guidance on the demand outlined in Refs A through C that the U.S. reduce the number of U.S. diplomatic staff at Embassy Minsk to 17 or face expulsion of embassy staff. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has given a dea [...]
2008-03-19 23:55:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM AMGT ODIP OFDP BO
08STATE28948AFGHANISTAN - INSTRUCTION FOR UNAMA MANDATE
[...] The Department instructs USUN to join consensus and vote in favor of the resolution renewing for one year the UN Mission in Afghanistan's mandate, to be considered by the Security Council on Thursday, March 20. 2. Begin resolution text: The Security Council, PP1 Recalling its previous [...]
2008-03-20 02:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PHUM PGOV PREL MARR AF
08STATE29096IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL PROVISIONS OF UNSCR 1803
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. ---------------------- SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND ---------------------- 2. (U) On March 3, 2008, the U.N. Security Council adopted Resolution 1803, imposing further Chapter VII sanctions on Iran in response to its failure to comply [...]
2008-03-20 14:42:00Secretary of StateSECRETAS AU BA BR CA CH ECON EFIN EG ETRD EUN FR GM GR
08STATE29098ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ACTIVITIES OF BANK MELLI, BANK
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ---------------------- SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND ---------------------- 2. (S) This cable provides additional information for addressees to deliver along with the information in REF A. ------------------------ OBJECTIVE/ACTION RE [...]
2008-03-20 14:45:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN EINV ETRD PARM PGOV PREL KNNP MNUC IR
08STATE29319RUSSIAN ENGAGEMENT WITH CENTRAL ASIAN CENTER -
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-20 19:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL SNAR RU KZ
08STATE29344REQUEST FOR IDENTIFIER AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) As part of our effort to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1803 Chapter VII obligations, Washington is in the process of considering the designation pursuant to Executive [...]
2008-03-20 19:31:00Secretary of StateSECRETEFIN KNNP PARM IR
08STATE29398PRESENTATION OF FINCEN ADVISORY ON IRAN-RELATED
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) In response to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1803 and the Financial Action Task Force's February 2008 statement on the deficiencies of Iran's anti-money laundering and combating ter [...]
2008-03-20 20:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP IR PREL PARM
08STATE29412(U) PROVIDING THE FRG WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 8. 2. (S) Background: In June 2007 we advised German officials that as of late April 2007, an entity affiliated with the Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (SHIG - Iran's leading developer of liquid-propellant ballistic missiles) was seeki [...]
2008-03-20 20:41:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA GM IR AE
08STATE29417RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PRESS GUIDANCE FROM
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (U) On March 19, 2008, Embassy Colombo requested approval to use proposed press guidance points (REFTEL A) if asked about Citibank's blockage of overflight funds paid b [...]
2008-03-20 20:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP IR PREL PARM XD XO CE
08STATE29525HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to be credible i [...]
2008-03-21 11:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE29529COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: SOFA NEGOTIATING TEAM
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Department requests country clearance for an interagency team led by Iraq SOFA Negotiator Ambassador Robert Loftis to hold meetings with HMG Ministry of Defense and Foreign and Commonwealth Office on April 8. The team will arrive [...]
2008-03-21 11:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MARR OTRA PREL UK
08STATE29748BORDER STRATEGY COORDINATION CONFERENCE IN
[...] (U) This is an action request see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) During a meeting with the EU's Council Working Group on Eastern Europe and Russia (COEST) on February 28 in Brussels, the EU asked A/S Boucher whether the United States would support a border management coordination conference in Dus [...]
2008-03-21 17:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINS PREL SNAR TI PARM
08STATE29766URGING PSI ENDORSEMENT BY WESTERN HEMISPHERE
[...] The U.S. is hosting two events in Washington on May 28-29, 2008 on the occasion of the Fifth Anniversary of the establishment of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI). First announced by President Bush at Krakow, Poland, this initiative is one of the hallmarks of the Administration's e [...]
2008-03-21 17:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC PARM PHSA PREL KNNP XL XM
08STATE29855UK-BASED IRANIAN BANKS ATTEMPTING TO ACCESS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) Malta's Ministry of Finance conveyed its concerns regarding attempts by two banks located in the United Kingdom, Melli Bank PLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank Melli Tehran, and Persia Internatio [...]
2008-03-21 19:07:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP IR EFIN PARM PGOV ETRD UK MT
08STATE30007DEMARCHE REQUEST TO EU MEMBER STATES ON BELARUS
[...] (C) Department requests addressees to seek support at the highest appropriate level from all EU member states as the Government of Belarus attempts to reduce the U.S. diplomatic presence in Minsk. Your conversations should promote continued U.S.-EU unity in our policy toward Belarus. You sho [...]
2008-03-21 22:04:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALBO EU PHUM PREL
08STATE30027KUDOS FOR JAPANESE EMBASSY AND CONSULATE REPORTING
[...] (U) Congratulations again to Embassy Tokyo, ConGens Naha and Osaka and Consulate Nagoya on the consistently outstanding quality of your political and economic reporting. Your reputation for hard work and insightful reporting is well-known and widely appreciated here in Washington. The intera [...]
2008-03-21 22:21:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEAGR ECON ETRD EFIN MARR PGOV PREL JA
08STATE30036DEMARCHE REQUEST FOR EMBASSY MINSK
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. The Department, in consultation with other USG agencies, has determined it is in the USG interest to reduce the number of U.S. diplomatic staff at embassy Minsk as demanded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ref A. Embassy Minsk is instructed to inform the [...]
2008-03-21 23:33:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AMGT ODIP OFDP BO
08STATE30237U.S.-EU STRATEGIC ENERGY REVIEW
[...] SUMMARY: On March 3, EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Under Secretary Reuben Jeffery co-chaired the second annual U.S.-EU Strategic Energy Review, established at the June 2006 U.S.-EU Summit to review progress in U.S.-EU energy cooperation. Discussions covered cooperation on energ [...]
2008-03-24 15:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EUN KGHG SENV
08STATE30247INFORMATION ON IRAN,S USE OF BANK MELLAT SEOUL FOR PROLIFERATION ACTIVITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-24 15:46:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN ETRD KNNP PARM PGOV PREL EINV MNUC IR
08STATE30297SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE FOR USG PERSONNEL IN THE
[...] (U) This cable provides supplemental guidance for U.S. contractors traveling to and/or assuming temporary duty (TDY) in the DPRK for the purpose of implementing denuclearization measures pursuant to Six-Party and other related agreements (''Contractors''). This guidance supplements guidance p [...]
2008-03-24 17:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP MNUC AMGT AMED KN CH
08STATE30340(S) REPORTING AND COLLECTION NEEDS: PARAGUAY
[...] (S/NF) This cable reports the results of a recent Washington review of reporting and collection needs for Paraguay. The review produced a list of priorities (paragraph 5) intended to guide participating USG agencies as they allocate resources and update plans to collect information on Paragua [...]
2008-03-24 18:30:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR KPRP ECON PREL PGOV ETRD PA
08STATE30350MIDDLE EAST - UNSC INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARCH 25
[...] (SBU) Mission is instructed to draw from the points in paragraph 2 below in discussing events in the Middle East during the consultations to be held Tuesday morning, March 25 in the UN Security Council. 2. (U) Begin points: The United States continues to work to support progress towards [...]
2008-03-24 18:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC KPAL IS LE
08STATE30474GUIDANCE ON CAMEROON PROPERTY TAX CASE
[...] Reftel reports a diplomatic note from the Cameroon Mission expressing its concern at what it believes is the District Court of the Southern District of New York's demand that the Permanent Representative of Cameroon or his designee appear under oath before the judge hearing the case regarding a [...]
2008-03-24 22:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCM OFDP PREL
08STATE30490ACTION REQUEST: UNDEF ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Department requests Mission as soon as possible - and before the close of business on Thursday, March 27 - to demarche at an appropriately senior level to the office of the Secretary General and to UN Democracy Fund Executive Director Roland Rich to convey: a) [...]
2008-03-24 23:36:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM
08STATE30502FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON TIBET STATEMENT AT HRC
[...] (C) SUMMARY and ACTION REQUEST: U.S. Mission Geneva is requested to continue discussions with the Slovenian delegation at the Human Rights Council (HRC),on behalf of the Presidency of the European Union (EU),and other allies and urge them to move forward with a statement on Tibet during the [...]
2008-03-25 00:36:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM
08STATE30504APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE MARCH 28-29
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 7. 2. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold an informal meeting (GYMNICH) in Ljubljana on March 28-29. We expect the agenda to include: Western Balkans (Serbia/Kosovo),Israeli-Palestinian peace process, Lebanon-Syria, China/Tibet, and [...]
2008-03-25 01:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM EUN ZL IS SY LE RS CH
08STATE30793NATO SUMMIT 2008: DELIVERY OF DIPNOTE FOR COMBAT
[...] (U) Department requests Embassy Bucharest deliver the diplomatic note in para two to Romania to provide combat air patrol during the upcoming Bucharest NATO Summit visit of President Bush. The text of the diplomatic note follows. 2. (S) Begin text of diplomatic note: The Embassy of the U [...]
2008-03-25 19:14:00Secretary of StateSECRETKTIA MCAP NATO PREL RO
08STATE30857(C) PROVIDING GERMANY WITH NON-PAPER FOR USE IN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 4. 2. (C) On September 19, 2007, the U.S. alerted German authorities to a maritime shipment of 17 Mercedes-Benz trucks from Germany to Syria's Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC),which is the lead agency involv [...]
2008-03-25 20:10:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPARM MTCRE PREL ETTC GM SY
08STATE30936MARCH 10 - APRIL 4 SUBSTANTIVE SESSION OF SPECIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-25 22:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO MARR AMGT SC GA
08STATE31117SMART - OVERSEAS PILOT POST DEPLOYMENT STATUS
[...] SMART Pilot I, operating in parallel with the Department's legacy messaging systems, was successfully conducted from September to December 2007 on ClassNet in Belgrade, Stockholm, and Muscat. 2. Pilot II, postponed until September 2008 will run through November 2008 on ClassNet. It will i [...]
2008-03-26 14:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAADP ACOA AMGT AINF ASEC KRIM
08STATE31250SRSG REPORT ON NEPAL ELECTIONS PREPARATIONS
[...] ACTION REQUEST: SRSG for Nepal Ian Martin is scheduled to report to the Security Council on March 27 concerning the situation in Nepal and its preparation for upcoming elections. USUN is instructed to draw from the points in para 2 below during discussion following the report. 2. Begin [...]
2008-03-26 18:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC NP
08STATE31311GUIDANCE: CONSULTATIONS ON THE SPECIAL TRIBUNAL
[...] (U) USUN may draw from the points in para 2 below during UNSC consultations on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon currently scheduled for March 27. 2. (U) Begin points. -- I would first like to thank Under Secretary General Michel for his informative briefing and for all the efforts he [...]
2008-03-26 19:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC LE SY PTER
08STATE31432SOMALIA-- DRAFT ELEMENTS FOR POSSIBLE UNSCR ON
[...] (SBU) This is an action request for USUN, Embassy London, Paris, and Panama City. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. USUN is instructed to provide to its British, French and Panamanian counterparts draft elements of a UN Security Council Resolution (paragraph 12) to combat piracy off the Somali [...]
2008-03-26 23:02:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE31896PSI OPERATIONAL EXPERTS GROUP MEETING IN LONDON,
[...] The sixteenth Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting took place in London, UK on February 4-6, 2008. Immediately following the OEG on February 7, the UK Ministry of Defense hosted an outreach day with six invited countries from the Gulf/Levant region. [...]
2008-03-27 21:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL
08STATE31939PSI OPERATIONAL EXPERTS GROUP MEETING IN LONDON,
[...] The sixteenth Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting took place in London, UK on February 4-6, 2008. Immediately following the OEG on February 7, the UK Ministry of Defense hosted an outreach day with six invited countries from the Gulf/Levant region. [...]
2008-03-27 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL
08STATE31941(S) FOLLOWING-UP WITH THE NETHERLANDS ON A DUTCH
[...] This is an action request. Embassy The Hague, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background and Objective: In February 2008, the U.S. alerted the government of the Netherlands (GON) to efforts by the Dutch firm Inter Connection Technologies (InCo Tech) to supply high-density military-grade [...]
2008-03-27 21:34:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL ETTC IR NL
08STATE31944PSI: TALKING POINTS FOR FEBRUARY 2008 LONDON,
[...] REFTELS A or B (different address groups) reported on the latest Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting hosted by the Government of the United Kingdom on February 4-6, 2008 in London. Although participation in these meetings is limited (currently 20 co [...]
2008-03-27 21:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL
08STATE31946PSI: TALKING POINTS FOR FEBRUARY 2008 LONDON,
[...] REFTELS A or B (different address groups) reported on the latest Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting hosted by the Government of the United Kingdom on February 4-6, 2008 in London. Although participation in these meetings is limited (currently 20 co [...]
2008-03-27 21:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL
08STATE31953PSI: TALKING POINTS FOR FEBRUARY 2008 LONDON,
[...] REFTELS A or B (different address groups) reported on the latest Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting hosted by the Government of the United Kingdom on February 4-6, 2008 in London. Although participation in these meetings is limited (currently 20 co [...]
2008-03-27 22:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL
08STATE31961PSI: SUMMARY FOR FEBRUARY 2008 UK-HOSTED PSI
[...] REFTELS A or B (different address groups) reported on the latest Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting hosted by the Government of the United Kingdom on February 4-6, 2008 in London. Following the OEG meeting, the UK Ministry of Defense hosted an outr [...]
2008-03-27 22:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL
08STATE31971GUIDANCE: UN DEMOCRACY FUND ADVISORY BOARD
[...] (U) This is an action request with guidance for USUN to participate in the March 28 UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF) Advisory Board meeting. Please see para 4 for action requested. 2. (SBU) Per reftel A, the March 28 Advisory Board meeting will include a discussion of: a) the second funding round [...]
2008-03-27 23:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL
08STATE3208APPROACHING THE EU IN SUPPORT OF ESDP DEPLOYMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) Summary: Original EU plans were to deploy the ESDP PKO Operation in Chad and the Central African Republic (C.A.R.) and have boots on the ground, by October 2007. Limited support from other EU members, resistance to funding certain [...]
2008-01-10 23:38:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEUN PREL PGOV CD
08STATE32250UAE-BASED FIRM'S EFFORTS TO SUPPLY CZECH-ORIGIN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Prague, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: Between July 2007 and January 2008, the UAE-based aerospace firm Noor Aerospace Technologies was working to supply the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA) with several types of jet en [...]
2008-03-28 17:17:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPARM MTCRE PREL EZ IR AE
08STATE32348KUDOS TO EMBASSY DAKAR FOLLOWING S/E CUMBER VISIT
[...] Special Envoy (SE) Sada Cumber wishes to express his strong appreciation to all American and Locally Employed staff at Embassy Dakar for the extraordinary support he received during his March 11-14 visit to Dakar for the 11th OIC Summit. 2. Given the last minute scheduling and short durati [...]
2008-03-28 19:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SG ISCON
08STATE32356SOMALIA-- TALKING POINTS FOR 03/28 EXPERTS MEETING
[...] This is an action message, see paragraph 2. 2. USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points and seek elements in paragraph 3 for a PRST on Somalia in response to the March 14 Secretary General (SYG) report on Somalia. Begin points: -- The United States believes the Ma [...]
2008-03-28 19:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE32414BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-5. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests posts' assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050092988 for the export of Night Vision Scopes to Jordan. Posts are requested to complete t [...]
2008-03-28 20:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC JO KOMC NL
08STATE32416BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050093417 for the export of CO2 Laser Components to Singapore. Post is requested to complete [...]
2008-03-28 20:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SN
08STATE32521PSI SHIPBOARDING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH
[...] Summary: U.S. and Ukrainian negotiating teams discussed the major areas of disagreement regarding the draft Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) shipboarding agreement during a second round of talks in Washington, DC on February 13, 2008. Major issues identified for near-term follow-up i [...]
2008-03-28 22:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP KTIA PHSA PARM PREL EWWT UP
08STATE32527SOMALIA- TALKING POINTS FOR MARCH 31 ARRIA STYLE
[...] This is an action message. See paragraph 2. 2. USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points for the March 31 Arria style meeting on Somalia. Begin points: -- The United States would like to thank the UK Permanent Mission for organizing this Arria-style meeting. We wo [...]
2008-03-28 22:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE32535BELARUS: RESPONSE TO MINSK GUIDANCE REQUEST
[...] (S) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. In response to Reftel, the Department has determined that a five-person embassy is not tenable in the hostile environment of Belarus. Embassy Minsk would need to be closed entirely if Belarus forces the issue and requires us to operate with five American staff. [...]
2008-03-28 23:35:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PGOV AMGT KHUM ODIP OFDP BO
08STATE32719(S) RESPONSE TO GERMAN INQUIRY ON U.S. LICENSING
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) BACKGROUND: Per Reftel, German authorities are considering the export to China of technology used to produce carbon fiber and have requested information on USG licensing practices for such a transfer. In particular, the FRG ask [...]
2008-03-31 13:21:00Secretary of StateSECRETCH ETTC GM KNNP KSCA MTCRE PARM PREL
08STATE32750KUDOS TO CONSULATE GENERAL JEDDAH FOLLOWING S/E
[...] Special Envoy Sada Cumber wishes to express his sincere appreciation for the efforts and support of the American and Locally Employed Staff at Consulate General Jeddah during his March 4-5 visit to meet with the Secretary General of the OIC. 2. Given the short notice of this visit, Special E [...]
2008-03-31 14:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SA ISCON
08STATE32895AUSTRALIA GROUP: U.S.-UK PROPOSAL FOR REVISION
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) Background: The Australia Group (AG) will hold its 2008 plenary session in Paris on April 14-18, 2008. The USG plans to make several presentations and policy proposals at the plenary, including a revision to the current co [...]
2008-03-31 17:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM ETTC CBW SIPDIS
08STATE32956UAE-BASED FIRM'S EFFORTS TO SUPPLY
[...] This is an action request. Embassy Abu Dhabi, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: Between July 2007 and January 2008, the UAE-based aerospace firm Noor Aerospace Technologies was working to supply the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA) with several types of jet engines [...]
2008-03-31 18:29:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR AE
08STATE33088DEMARCHE ON WESTERN SAHARA POLICY
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN is directed to deliver a demarche to the UN Secretariat and the French mission to the United Nations in accordance with the objectives in paragraphs 2 and 3. Embassy Paris should deliver a demarche to appropriate officials in accordance with objectives in [...]
2008-03-31 21:08:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PGOV UNSC MO WI FR PHUM PREF PBTS
08STATE33089ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO HELP TURKEY PREVENT THE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Ankara, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background and Purpose/Objective: We recently alerted Turkish officials to efforts by the Turkish company Tet Makina Metal Sanayi Ve Ticaret to supply four- and six-axis filament winding machines to Pakistan ( [...]
2008-03-31 21:09:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA TU PK
08STATE33109RESPONSE TO UAE MFA ON STATUS OF INTERDICTIONS
[...] (S) Embassy Abu Dhabi is requested to approach appropriate United Arab Emirates (UAE) officials regarding the four outstanding interdiction cases: YM Energy, M/V Sinotrans Qingdao, M/V Seventh Ocean and M/V Anna E and discuss the options for resolving them. Post should draw from objectives b [...]
2008-03-31 21:49:00Secretary of StateSECRETMNUC PARM PREL XB ZO ZP AE
08STATE33290RIES REPORTS ECONOMIC PROGRESS, FACES HEADWINDS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Amb. Charles Ries met with congressional staff, business representatives, international financial institution (IFI) staff, journalists, and others interested in Iraq's economic situation during his March 10-14 visit to Washington and New York. Amb. Ries's interlocutors generally [...]
2008-04-01 14:58:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALECON EAID EFIN IZ
08STATE33375REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN A JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. USUN is directed to send a letter to the Office of the Legal Advisor (OLA) at the United Nations. The letter should request OLA assistance with a Department of Justice investigation into whether an Indian company called Ranbaxy violat [...]
2008-04-01 17:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOFDP UN
08STATE33385IRAN SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Department announces the availability of funds for programs to support civil society, human rights, and rule of law in Iran. The Iran small grants program is an opportunity for posts to strengthen their contacts with the Iranian diaspora and advance the U.S. goal of suppor [...]
2008-04-01 17:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYABUD AFIN AMGT ECON IR KDEM KPAO PREL
08STATE33478SECOND U.S.-EU HIGH LEVEL DIALOGUE ON CLIMATE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In a frank exchange on March 7, U.S. and European principals reviewed work on climate change under the Major Economies and UNFCCC Processes. U.S. principals secured EU Environment Commissioner Dimas' admission that current EU proposals will permit some EU Member States to reco [...]
2008-04-01 18:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKGHG SENV ENRG TRGY EUN
08STATE33523OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO OSCE SG ON
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the response at paragraph 2 at the Permanent Council meeting in Vienna on April 3. 2. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States read with interest the report of the Secretary General following his observation of the First SIPDIS Annua [...]
2008-04-01 19:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KISL KIRF OSCE
08STATE3357BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on licenses 05-050076770 and 05-050077761 for the export of firearms and ammunition to St. Lucia. Post is r [...]
2008-01-11 14:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC ST KOMC
08STATE33647DELIVERY OF DIPNOTE FOR U.S. AIRCRAFT TRANSIT
[...] (U) Department requests that Embassy Bucharest deliver the diplomatic note in para two requesting transit of U.S. aircraft to Croatia through Romanian airspace to assist with air support coverage during the President,s visit, April 4 and 5, 2008. 2. (U) Begin text of diplomatic note: The [...]
2008-04-01 21:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MCAP NATO PREL RO HR HU
08STATE33659GUIDANCE REFURBISHING THE AIVD BUILDING FOR THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-01 21:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC LE PREL PTER
08STATE33674IRAN: IMPLEMENTING THE TRAVEL BAN AND TRAVEL
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 3 for action. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVE: To encourage countries to prohibit the travel of designated Iranian proliferators as authorized by UNSCRs 1737, 1747, and 1803 and solicit information on domestic procedures in place to ensure that designated [...]
2008-04-01 23:58:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMNUC KNNP IR UNSC
08STATE33804EU COMMISSION CONSULTATIONS ON NONPROLIFERATION
[...] (SBU) A five-member delegation from the European Commission met USG nonproliferation experts at the Department of State March 11-12, and held an exchange of program activities and country priorities that both sides agreed will serve as the basis for better coordination. ISN Deputy Assistant [...]
2008-04-02 22:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PEL KNNP SC EU OSCE UNVIE EUN
08STATE33932OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO OSCE HOM TO
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the April 3, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. 2. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Welcome back to the Permanent Council, Ambassador Davidson, and thank you for an excellent report. The United States regrets that lit [...]
2008-04-02 23:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL BK
08STATE33990BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050093514 for the export of diving equipment to Finland. Post is requested to complete this [...]
2008-04-02 15:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC FI KOMC
08STATE33991BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests posts' assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050093640 for the export of underwater breathing equipment to Estonia. Posts are requested t [...]
2008-04-02 15:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEN ETTC FI KOMC
08STATE34001BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050095047 for the export of F-18 spare parts to Finland via Sweden. Post is requested to com [...]
2008-04-02 16:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SW
08STATE34044BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 05-050088970 for the export of rifles to Bolivia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lant [...]
2008-04-02 16:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC
08STATE34180BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050096455 for the export of C-130 and P-3 aircraft spare parts to Portugal. Post is requeste [...]
2008-04-02 19:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PO
08STATE34247CLUSTER MUNITIONS WORKING GROUP
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: Request Embassy Tel Aviv pass the following at paragraph 2 as a nonpaper to appropriate officials within the Government of Israel,s Ministry of Defense. 2. (S) Begin Nonpaper: (SECRET//REL ISRAEL) The U.S. and Israel agreed at the March 20, 2008 Joint Political Mi [...]
2008-04-02 20:37:00Secretary of StateSECRETIS MARR MCAP PINS PREL
08STATE34269GUIDANCE: UNOMIG RESOLUTION NEGOTIATIONS --
[...] (U) This is an Action Message, see para 2. 2. (U) USUN may draw from the guidance in paras 2-4 below during negotiations with the Friends of Georgia (Germany, UK, France, U.S., and Russia) concerning the UNOMIG renewal resolution. See para 5 for additional background and para 6 for the [...]
2008-04-02 21:06:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUNSC GE PREL PBTS
08STATE34278(S) UPDATED SCHEDULE OF FLIGHT OF PROLIFERATION
[...] (S/Rel China, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan) Posts are instructed to immediately approach appropriate host government officials to alert them to a rescheduling of this flight from March 11 (Ref A) to April 11 and request that they continue to [...]
2008-04-02 21:33:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PARM KNNP KN XB XG ZK ZL XD XF
08STATE34305SATTERFIELD AND DAVUTOGLU ON BASRAH, NORTHERN
[...] (S) Summary: In an April 1 meeting with Turkish Prime Ministerial advisor Ahmet Davutoglu, S/I David Satterfield reviewed the state of play in Basrah and urged Turkey to give full support to Maliki and the GOI. Davutoglu said GOI stability was in Turkey's strong interest, and also agreed to [...]
2008-04-03 01:44:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PINS PREL MOPS TU IZ IR
08STATE34306CANADA IMPLEMENTING DUAL USE ITEM PROVISION OF
[...] (U) This is an action request - see para four. 2. (SBU) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Policy Adviser for Nuclear Non-proliferation Che van Haastrecht confirmed on April 1 that Canada will implement all the requirements of UNSCR 1803, and that the gov [...]
2008-04-03 01:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KNNP NSG IR CA
08STATE34308NEW MOLDOVAN CABINET: FEW CHANGES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON
[...] (C) This contains an information request for Embassy London. Please see para. 5. 2. (C) Summary: The new 20-member Moldovan cabinet of Prime Minister Zinaida Greceanii, approved by Parliament on March 31, contains 14 holdovers from the Tarlev administration, five new ministers in establish [...]
2008-04-03 02:02:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MD
08STATE34310REINTEGRATION MINISTER AGREES FIVE-PLUS-TWO REQUIRES CBM'S
[...] (C) Summary: Minister of Reintegration Sova agreed with the Ambassador that a successful "long Five-plus-Two" requires preparation, confidence-building measures (CBM's),and goals. While drawing red lines on troop withdrawal and the integrity of the state, he declared himself flexible and read [...]
2008-04-03 02:07:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MD
08STATE34311VORONIN PLEASED WITH BUSH'S SUPPORT OF MOLDOVAN SOVEREIGNTY
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Kirby met with President Voronin on April 2 to review the Bucharest NATO Summit, an Article 98 agreement, a Moldovan contingent to Iraq, and the resignation of the NATO Information and Documentation Center head. Voronin didn't lose this opportunity to reiterate Moldova [...]
2008-04-03 02:26:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MD
08STATE34313GEORGIANS LOOK TO MAY 21 ELECTIONS
[...] (U) Summary: A Presidential decree on March 21 set the date for upcoming parliamentary elections on May 21. Against the backdrop of campaign preparations, events are unfolding quickly. The ruling National Movement (UNM) party replaced its Secretary General, effectively sidelining a leading r [...]
2008-04-03 02:38:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08STATE34314OPCAT--GEORGIA WORKS ON IMPROVING PRISON CONDITIONS
[...] (SBU) In June 2007 The Government of Georgia created an Inter-agency Coordination Council to address the issue of torture in prisons and other closed facilities. On March 31, this council met for the first time since September 2007 to discuss the action plan to implement the Optional Protoco [...]
2008-04-03 02:41:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL GG
08STATE34316ZAGREB WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT - APRIL 2, 2008
[...] (U) GOC TO DEPLOY TROOPS TO UN MISSION ON GOLAN HEIGHTS IN JUNE: On Friday March 28, the Croatian parliament supported a decision to send 95 soldiers to serve as members of the UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights. A clear majority (104 of the 153-seat parliament) endorsed the plan to [...]
2008-04-03 02:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MARR HR
08STATE34317WELCOME TO THE WORLD'S NEWEST DEMOCRACY: BHUTAN
[...] (SBU) Demonstrating a strong commitment to a transition to democracy, Bhutan went to the polls on March 24 to provide a lop-sided victory for the Druk Pheuensum Tshogpa (DPT),one of the two parties in contention. DPT president Jigme Y. Thinley is expected to be sworn in as Prime Minister sho [...]
2008-04-03 02:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PREF PGOV PHUM PREL PINR IN BT
08STATE34320SERBIA: REFUGEE COORDINATOR WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: MARCH
[...] (SBU) On March 27, refcord met with UNHCR Serbia Senior Program Coordinator Angelita Cecere to discuss country operations planning. Cecere told refcord UNHCR Serbia submitted a two year budget (2008-2009) plan in March 2007 and this year planned only a few revisions to the original submission [...]
2008-04-03 03:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL KV SR
08STATE34695UKRAINE: REPORTING ON THE NONPROLIFERATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTS: On February 14-15, the U.S. and Ukraine held the semi-annual U.S.-Ukraine Nonproliferation Working Group (NPWG) meeting in Washington, DC. This marks at least nine years of cooperation between the U.S. and Ukraine on important nonproliferation issues. Both [...]
2008-04-03 18:01:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC PARM PREL EWWT PHSA UP
08STATE34727BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 05-050088970 for the export of rifles to Bolivia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lant [...]
2008-04-03 18:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDBL ETTC KOMC
08STATE34829BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on licenses 050093453 and 050093142 for the export of firearms and magazines to Lebanon. Post is requested [...]
2008-04-03 20:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC LE
08STATE34976MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR) --
[...] (C) This message provides guidance for the U.S. delegation to the MTCR Reinforced Point of Contact (RPOC) meeting in Paris on April 10-11, 2008, and the small-group meeting on April 9. /////////////////// Small Group Meeting /////////////////// 2. (C) Per REF A, on April 9, France wil [...]
2008-04-04 00:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPARM MTCRE PREL MNUC TSPA KSCA FR
08STATE35438DEMARCHE: CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPATION IN 2008
[...] (SBU) Embassy is requested to meet with MFA Assistant U/S Haidan or other appropriate UAEG official to press the UAEG to include the same number of civil society representatives in G8-Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) events in 2008 as were included in 2007 events, and to announce th [...]
2008-04-04 22:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KDEM KMPI JA AE
08STATE35440COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: A/S HILL TO SINGAPORE,
[...] Department requests country clearance for EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill and his delegation, listed in SIPDIS para 3, to travel to Singapore and Beijing from April 7-9 for consultations related to the Six-Party Talks. Department thanks post for all assistance. 2. FOR EMBA [...]
2008-04-04 22:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH JA
08STATE3557U.S.-BRAZIL DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) The United States Government (USG) is seeking to enter into a binding Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the Government of Brazil (GOB),that also contains aspirational provisions. Under Secretary for Political Affairs [...]
2008-01-11 19:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL PTER BR
08STATE35673CHINESE FIRM SUPPLYING MISSILE-RELATED MATERIALS
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: The USG has information indicating that the China-based firm Shenyang Huali Economic Trading Company recently supplied to Syria consignments of steel, as well as vibration test equipment controlled by the Missile Techn [...]
2008-04-07 14:06:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL ETTC CH KN
08STATE35685BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests AIT Taipei's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 05-050095481 for the export of defense hardware to Taiwan. AIT Taipei is requ [...]
2008-04-07 14:18:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNETTC KOMC TW
08STATE3573BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050079084 for the export of rifles to Uruguay. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lanter [...]
2008-01-11 20:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UY
08STATE35779BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on licenses 050062674 and 050095703 for the export of pistols to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete [...]
2008-04-07 15:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC GT KOMC
08STATE35781TERRORISM FINANCE: UN 1267 COMMITTEE AND E.O.
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph three. ------- Summary ------- 2. (S/NF) The USG intends to designate the Kuwait-headquartered international NGO Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) in the near future, including its overseas branch offices, as a Specially Designa [...]
2008-04-07 15:55:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPTER KTFN PREL PGOV KU
08STATE3581U.S. RESPONSE TO BULGARIA REGARDING THE TRANSFER
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. -------- SUMMARY -------- 2. (S) As part of an agreement between the U.S. and the Government of Bulgaria (GOB),the GOB is to consult with the U.S. prior to selling man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) and their components (w [...]
2008-01-11 20:08:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL MASS ETTC BU
08STATE35860PREPARATION FOR THE PARIS CONFERENCE ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph four. -------- Overview -------- 2. (U) On June 12, France will host and co-chair (along with the Government of Afghanistan and the UN) a Foreign Minister-level international conference on Afghanistan in Paris. We anticipate Foreign Ministe [...]
2008-04-07 18:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV PREL SA KU QA AE AF
08STATE35867(S) RESPONDING TO SWISS REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (S) Background: In Ref A, we advised Swiss officials of information indicating that in July 2006, the Swiss firm Schaublin Machines SA sold a model 180- CCN high-precision lathe to Iran's Schiller Novin - an entity with a history [...]
2008-04-07 18:13:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ IR
08STATE35962MARCH 26 MEETING OF THE G-8 GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
[...] (SBU) AT THE MARCH 26 G-8 GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WORKING GROUP MEETING (GPWG),RUSSIA POURED MORE COLD WATER ON THE PROPOSAL TO EXPAND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP (GP) ACTIVITIES BEYOND RUSSIA AND THE REST OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION (FSU) -- THE PROPOSAL SUPPORTED BY ALL OTHER G-8 MEMBERS AND THE MAJOR GP [...]
2008-04-07 20:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCA CBC ETTC FR GM JA KNNP PARM PREL RS TRGY UK
08STATE35977(S) SHIELD S05-08: IMMINENT TRANSFER OF CW
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) Background: The U.S. has information that a shipment of 1000 metric tons of the CW precursor chemical sodium sulfide (also spelled sulphide) from China to Iran is imminent. Specifically, the Chinese company China Northern Ch [...]
2008-04-07 20:26:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC CH IR
08STATE36015GUIDANCE FOR UN SECURITY COUNCIL CONSULTATIONS ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-07 21:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCD KPKO PGOV PREL UNSC
08STATE36044BAHRAIN WELCOME INFORMATION FOR THE GLOBAL
[...] (U) This is an action request; please see paragraph three. ------- Summary ------- 2. (U) Bahrain became a partner nation to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GI) on March 24 when Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifa presented Secretary Rice with a formal [...]
2008-04-07 22:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDDTRA PARM PREL PTER KGIC KNNP BA
08STATE36051GUIDANCE FOR UNIIIC CONSULTATIONS, APRIL 8
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN may draw from the points from para 2 below during consultations on the UN International Independent Investigation Commission (Hariri assassination) scheduled for April 8. 2. (U) Begin Points -- I would like to thank Commissioner Bellemare for his [...]
2008-04-07 23:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC LE SY PREL PTER
08STATE3611RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of January 4, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the members of the Palestinian National Security Forces listed below. Ashraf Musa Mahmoud Jamal POB: Hebron (al-Khalil) DOB: [...]
2008-01-11 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM ASEC IS WE KPAL MASS MARR
08STATE36471LEBANON: JUMBLATT CONCERNED ABOUT UNIIIC DELAYS,
[...] (S) Druze leader Walid Jumblatt expressed concerns about information he had received that former UNIIIC Commissioner Serge Brammertz failed to act for the past year-and-a-half to act on a key lead discovered by Internal Security Forces Intelligence Officer Wissam Eid, who was assassinated one [...]
2008-04-08 18:05:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL PTER PARM PINR KPAL MASS SY IS LE
08STATE36490BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 5. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050095506 for the export of manual ammunition link machine to Burkina Faso. Post is requested to [...]
2008-04-08 18:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDBE ETTC KOMC UV
08STATE36557ETHIOPIA FY 2010 MISSION STRATEGIC PLAN FEEDBACK
[...] (SBU) Summary. An April 4, 2008 inter-agency review of post,s 2010 Mission Performance Plan (MSP) complimented post,s excellent, comprehensive assessment of USG relations with Ethiopia. The Chief of Mission statement clearly and thoroughly outlines USG priorities, appropriately according pro [...]
2008-04-08 18:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ET
08STATE36712(U) SECURING GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN SUPPORT FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (S) Al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists/affiliates in Pakistan pose a critical threat to Pakistan and the international community. We seek the Government of Pakistan,s commitment to support the UN [...]
2008-04-08 23:01:00Secretary of StateSECRETKTFN PREL PTER UNSC
08STATE36718DEMARCHE TO SPECIAL ADVISOR GAMBARI
[...] (C) ACTION REQUEST: USUN is instructed to seek a meeting at the earliest possible date with UN Special Advisor for Burma Ibrahim Gambari to convey the concern of the United States that Gambari's public statements overestimating minimal concessions made by the regime in response to the UN Good [...]
2008-04-09 00:09:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNSC BM
08STATE36720UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR THE EXTENSION
[...] The Department asks USUN to circulate to the P-3 the (below) draft UN resolution for the extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS). At its discretion, USUN may also share this draft with the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operation and with other members of the Council. The [...]
2008-04-09 00:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO SU
08STATE36722INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDANCE FOR THE APRIL 10
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-09 02:05:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUNSC UNGA PREL GM JA IT BR IN PK
08STATE36935BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050093749 for the export of brush DC motors to Israel. Post is requested to complete [...]
2008-04-09 15:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC IS
08STATE36936BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050090811 for the export of an emission microscopy camera to Singapore. Post is requested to [...]
2008-04-09 15:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SN
08STATE36937BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050095421 for the export of armored vehicle parts to Taiwan. AIT/T is requested to complete [...]
2008-04-09 15:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TW
08STATE36987DEMARCHE REQUEST - U.S. WTO REMANUFACTURING
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. Summary and Action Request: As part of WTO Doha Round negotiations, the United States has strongly advocated an agreement on facilitating international trade in remanufactured goods. Remanufactured goods are widely used in industrial, medic [...]
2008-04-09 16:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO ECON
08STATE37048ETHIOPIA FY 2010 MISSION STRATEGIC PLAN FEEDBACK
[...] (SBU) Summary. An April 4, 2008 inter-agency review of post,s 2010 Mission Performance Plan (MSP) complimented post,s excellent, comprehensive assessment of USG relations with Ethiopia. The Chief of Mission statement clearly and thoroughly outlines USG priorities, appropriately according pro [...]
2008-04-09 17:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ET
08STATE37076OSCE GUIDANCE: DRAFT DECISION ON THE AGENDA,
[...] The Department authorizes USOSCE to join consensus on the draft decision on the Agenda, Timetable and Modalities of the Huamn Dimension Seminar (PC.DD/11/08/Rev.1),with the changes outlined in paragraph 2. 2. Post should seek the following changes to the text as transmitted to the EUR/RP [...]
2008-04-09 18:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM OSCE PHUM PREL
08STATE37244UNSC 4/14/08 CONSULTATIONS ON LIBERIA: GUIDANCE
[...] (U) USUN may draw from the points from para 2 below during consultations on Liberia scheduled for April 14. 2. (U) Begin points: -- I would like to thank Ambassador Loj for her briefing, the first time she has addressed the Council since she took up her post in Monrovia in January. We [...]
2008-04-09 22:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO LI
08STATE37260M/V IRAN TEYFOURI: FOLLOWING UP ON SHIPMENTS OF
[...] (S) ACTION REQUEST: Post is requested to follow-up on an April 8 National Security Council meeting with Chinese DCM Xie Feng to provide additional information on the January voyage of the M/V Iran Teyfouri, press China to reconsider its decision on the proposed visit of a State experts team t [...]
2008-04-09 23:52:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP PARM PREL MNUC CH IR
08STATE3728A/S WELCH'S JANUARY 3 MEETING WITH LIBYAN FM
[...] (U) January 3, 2008, 12:00 p.m., Washington 2. (U) Participants: United States A/S Welch Amanda Johnson, NEA/MAG (notetaker) Libya Foreign Minister Abdulrahman Shalgam Secretary for Americas Affairs Ahmed Fituri SIPDIS Ambassador Ali Aujali Director of Americas Affairs Mohamed al-Matri ---------- [...]
2008-01-11 23:26:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PGOV PINR KPKO MARR LY UN SU YI
08STATE37414ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON IRANIAN-RELATED
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (U) On March 20, the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory to U.S. financial institutions on the risks to the inter [...]
2008-04-10 13:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP IR PREL PARM
08STATE37720BAHRAIN ENDORSES GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] (U) Bahrain became a partner nation to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GI) on March 24, 2008, when Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifa presented Secretary Rice with a diplomatic note indicating Bahrain's endorsement of the GI Statement of Principles. Bahrai [...]
2008-04-10 18:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDDTRA PARM PREL PTER KGIC KNNP BA
08STATE37830BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-10 19:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IN IS
08STATE37845BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 05-050096164 for the export of defense hardware to Israel. Post is requested to complete t [...]
2008-04-10 19:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IS
08STATE37951UNMEE - DRAFT UN RESOLUTION ON TERMINATION
[...] This is an action request. USUN and Embassy Brussels are instructed to share the following draft text for a UN resolution terminating the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) with the Belgian Mission to the UN and with appropriate officials in Brussels. Begin Text: The Security Cou [...]
2008-04-10 22:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO ET ER
08STATE37957POSSIBLE RELEASE OF A.Q. KHAN
[...] (C) Washington is concerned that the government of Pakistan may release A.Q. Khan. Washington requests Post to please draw from points in para 4, as appropriate, with senior government officials including the Director General of Strategic Plans Division Lt. Gen (retd) Kidwai. End summary and actio [...]
2008-04-10 22:26:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP MNUC PARM PK PREL
08STATE3800UN OPERATION IN COTE D'IVOIRE: VOTING
[...] USUN is authorized to vote in favor of the resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI); the text is in paragraph 3. You may draw on the points in paragraph 2 for the Security Council consultations scheduled for January 14. 2. Begin points: --The U.S. w [...]
2008-01-13 06:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO IC
08STATE38022REQUESTING COORDINATED ACTION WITH
[...] (U) Embassy is requested to engage with officials from the European Commission (EC) and the Swiss government in Riyadh to coordinate action to address Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health's (MOH) failure to implement the Kingdom's world trade organization (WTO) obligations on transparency in the [...]
2008-04-11 03:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETRD USTR SA EU SZ
08STATE38125BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-11 12:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IN IS
08STATE38178THE WAY FORWARD FOR THE ASHGABAT SURVEILLANCE
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 5. 2. (C) DS appreciates the thorough status report and excellent summary of activity included in Ref A that outlines Post's efforts to obtain permission from the Government of Turkmenistan (GOT) to resume surveillance detection (SD) operations [...]
2008-04-11 13:39:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALASEC AMGT ABUD AFIN
08STATE38202GOALS FOR THE BROADER MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH
[...] Summary. The Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) initiative faces important challenges this year. We must ensure that BMENA is seen as a functioning, useful vehicle for the region's governments and reformers. The Forum for the Future must remain relevant to the needs of civil soci [...]
2008-04-11 14:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KDEM KMPI XF
08STATE38413HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the members of the Iraq Security forces listed below. If, at any time, Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to be cred [...]
2008-04-11 18:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE38424TRAVEL ALERT - ZIMBABWE
[...] This Travel Alert is being issued to update U.S. citizens on safety and security concerns throughout Zimbabwe due to ongoing political instability following the March 29 national elections, and advises them to consider carefully the risks of travel to Zimbabwe at this time. This supersedes the [...]
2008-04-11 18:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC ZI
08STATE38531BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050097772 for the export of F-16 engine parts to Indonesia via Singapore. Post is requested [...]
2008-04-11 20:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SN
08STATE38536TRAVEL WARNING - HAITI
[...] This Travel Warning is being issued to inform American citizens of violent demonstrations in Haiti and to urge American citizens to defer non-essential travel to the country. Official Americans are restricted from travel to Haiti. American citizens visiting Haiti should consider departi [...]
2008-04-11 20:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC OTRA HT
08STATE38576LETTER TO INCOMING AU COMMISSION CHAIRMAN JEAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. The USAU Permanent Representative is requested, jointly with other Contact Group Permanent Representatives, to sign the following letter to Incoming AU Commission Chairman Jean Ping. Begin Text ---------- Chairman Ping, As supporters of the UN/AU-led D [...]
2008-04-11 22:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPKO SU
08STATE38598APRIL 16 THEMATIC DEBATE: DRAFT UNSCR AND
[...] Action request: USUN is instructed to demarche the Secretariat at a senior level to clarify its views on SIPDIS several of the SYG's recommendations in the March 24, 2008 report on the relationship between the UN and regional organizations and the January 14 report on conflict prevention i [...]
2008-04-11 23:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL
08STATE38599GUIDANCE: GEORGIA CONSULTATIONS, APRIL 14
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN may draw from the points in para 2 below during consultations on Georgia on April 14. 2. (U) Begin points. -- The U.S. welcomes the Secretary General,s report and appreciates efforts by UNOMIG and the Special Representative of the Secretary General [...]
2008-04-11 23:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC GE PREL PBTS
08STATE39049IRANIAN PARTICIPATION IN MALAYSIAN ARMS SHOW
[...] (C) Summary: Iran Aviation Industries Organization, Iran Electronics Industries, M.O.D. - Defensive Products Department, and MODLEX - Export Center are scheduled to participate in the Defense Services of Asia (DSA) 2008 Exhibition in Malaysia April 21-24. The participation of these entities [...]
2008-04-14 20:32:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL ETTC
08STATE39100REQUEST FOR FOLLOW-UP WITH CHINESE AUTHORITIES ON
[...] This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 2. 2. (S) Action Request: In June 2007, the USG provided information (ref A) to the PRC concerning a shipment by the China branch of Taiwan's Yuan Sheng Aluminum Manufacturing Corporation of 7075-T651 aluminum plates to Ir [...]
2008-04-14 20:55:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL CH IR TC
08STATE39125TRAVEL ALERT - MEXICO
[...] This Travel Alert updates information for U.S. citizens on security situations in Mexico that may affect their activities while in that country. This supersedes the Travel Alert for Mexico dated October 24, 2007, and expires on October 15, 2008. Violence Along The U.S.-Mexico Border ----- [...]
2008-04-14 21:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC MX
08STATE39146MONUC CONSULTATIONS, APRIL 15, 2008
[...] USUN is instructed to draw upon the following elements during MONUC consultations scheduled for April 15, 2008. Begin Elements. -We welcome the Twenty-Fifth report of the Secretary General on MONUC, and commend the Secretary General, his Special Representative, and all MONUC personnel's de [...]
2008-04-14 22:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO CG
08STATE39168TRAVEL WARNING - SYRIA
[...] This Travel Warning alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing safety and security concerns in Syria. American citizens are urged to thoroughly consider the risks of travel to Syria and to take adequate precautions to ensure their safety. This supersedes the Travel Warning for Syria issued on Septembe [...]
2008-04-14 23:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC SY
08STATE39173INTERRUPTION IN CLASSIFIED ACCESS FOR BISHKEK,
[...] (SBU) Embassy Bishkek unexpectedly lost access to the classified network on Monday, April 14. Any classified electronic mail sent on April 14 or later may not reach the intended addressee. Department requests that all posts refrain from sending classified email messages to Embassy Bishkek at [...]
2008-04-14 23:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ACOA AMTC ANET
08STATE39193GUIDANCE: UNOMIG MANDATE RENEWAL
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to vote to approve the UNOMIG resolution in para 2 below. 2. (U) Begin resolution text. The Security Council, PP1 Recalling all its relevant resolutions including resolution 1781 of 15 October 2007 (S/RES/1781); PP2 Welcom [...]
2008-04-15 01:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC GE PREL PBTS
08STATE39410SURVEY: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE. See paragraph six. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Rising food and agricultural commodity prices are having a significant impact on political stability and the economy in many countries around the world. Food and agricultural commodity price rises have wide potential imp [...]
2008-04-30 19:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL
08STATE39496REQUEST FOR RSO SITE SURVEY - KUWAIT CITY
[...] This is an action request. In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interviews of refugees, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of the processing site. [...]
2008-04-15 18:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREF KU
08STATE39672(S) FOLLOWING UP WITH THE GOT ON FILAMENT WINDING
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Ankara, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) On March 10, we provided Turkey information indicating that the Turkish company Tet Makina Metal Sanayi Ve Ticaret was working to supply four- and six- axis filament winding machines to Pakistan. We expressed [...]
2008-04-15 21:25:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA TU PK
08STATE39690(S) CONTINUED ASSISTANCE TO IRAN'S MISSILE
[...] This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 6. 2. (S) Background/Objectives: Since November 2006, we have discussed with PRC authorities extensive cooperation between the Chinese company Shanghai Technical By-Products International Corporation (STBPI) and Iran's bal [...]
2008-04-15 21:48:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL ETTC CH IR
08STATE39693OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO ARAB LEAGUE
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the April 17 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, We join other participating States in welcoming Amr Moussa, Secretary General of the League of Arab States, to the SIPDIS Permanent Council this mo [...]
2008-04-15 22:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL
08STATE39803LEAHY VETTING FOR ILEA NEEDS ASSESSMENT CONFERENCE
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 16, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Gervais Ndirakobuca Rank: Deputy Director General Position: Burundian National P [...]
2008-04-16 13:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR BY
08STATE40087(S) PROVIDING THE FRG CLARIFICATION ON ROLES OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: Since November 2005, we have worked with German authorities to prevent Iran's solid propellant missile developer - the Shahid Bakeri Industrial Group (SBIG) - from procuring environmental test chambers from the G [...]
2008-04-16 19:29:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA GM IR
08STATE40151SHIPMENTS OF STEEL MATERIALS FROM CHINESE COMPANY
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: The USG has information indicating that in February 2008, the China Dandong Zhong Lian Petrochemical Limited Company was making arrangements to send two shipments of steel materials - suitable for [...]
2008-04-16 20:53:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL KN KNNP CN
08STATE40163DEMARCHE: APPROACHING THE UAE ON CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (SBU) Embassy is requested to meet with an appropriate MFA official to request that host government engage the UAE government to (1) stress the importance of civil society participation in G8-Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) events in 2008, (2) note the past practice of peer select [...]
2008-04-16 21:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KDEM KMPI JO MO BA AE JA
08STATE40176OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO HEAD OF
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the April 17th, 2008 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ambassador Radicati, welcome back to the Permanent Council. Often when we discuss countries that have experienced a confli [...]
2008-04-16 22:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE MK
08STATE40180ACTION REQUEST: DEMARCHE ON ZIMBABWE CHAIR OF UN
[...] This is an Action Request. Please see paragraphs 5 and 6. 2. The May 5 - 16 meeting of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-16) will be chaired by Zimbabwe's Minister of Environment and Tourism, Francis Nhema. The Zimbabwean chairmanship is particularly troubling in light of [...]
2008-04-16 22:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDSENV AORC PREL EAGR EUN EAID ECON
08STATE40360LEAHY VETTING - CONGO/BRAZZAVILLE CANDIDATES FOR
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 17, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Ministry of Security and Public Order: Last name: Makamona First name: Etienne Gender: [...]
2008-04-17 14:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR CF
08STATE40362HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TRIPARTITE PLUS
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 17, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the persons listed below: Last Name First Name DOB --------- ---------- --- GASANA Tom 1974 SE [...]
2008-04-17 14:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR RW
08STATE40380DEMARCHE: US-EU PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 5. 2. SUMMARY: Department requests action addressees to demarche respective Foreign Ministries to urge co-sponsorship of the attached country-neutral declaration on prisoners of conscience. END SUMMARY - - - - - Background - - - - - [...]
2008-04-17 15:30:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEUN PHUM PREL
08STATE40386DEMARCHE: US-EU PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE
[...] (U) this is an action request. Please see para 5. 2. SUMMARY: Department requests action addressees to demarche respective Foreign Ministries to urge co-sponsorship of the attached country-neutral declaration on prisoners of conscience. END SUMMARY ---------- BACKGROUND 3. (C) [...]
2008-04-17 15:33:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEUN PHUM PREL
08STATE40480RESPONSE TO DAMASCUS REFUGEE SITREP 1
[...] (SBU) Department appreciates Post's update on Iraqi refugee resettlement (reftel). 2. (SBU) PRM and DHS/USCIS authorize GSO or a contractor to drill additional tennis ball-sized holes in the Plexiglass in each interview room to facilitate better communication. We understand this will cos [...]
2008-04-17 17:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ SY PHUM PREF PREL
08STATE40662(S) FOLLOWING UP WITH THE GOT ON FILAMENT WINDING
[...] (S) We followed up on this case April 17 with MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Deputy Director General (DAS-equivalent) Ahmet Muhtar Gun and Department Head Elif Ulgen, emphasizing our strong belief that Tet Makina Metal Sanayi ve Ticaret is seeking ways to evade export controls to sell filame [...]
2008-04-17 20:16:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC KSCA PARM PREL PGOV MTCRE PK TU
08STATE40757UN OFFICE OF INTERNAL OVERSIGHT SERVICES FIELD
[...] (U) This is an action request (paragraph 5). As USUN is aware, Rep. Chris Smith (R-New Jersey) visited the Democratic Republic of Congo in January. During that visit he learned that the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) had decided to move field investigators from UN peacekeeping [...]
2008-04-17 23:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO AORC APER UNGA
08STATE40762INTERVENTION FOR APRIL 17 JOINT AU PSC-UNSC
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2. 2. USUN is instructed to deliver the briefing on Sudan as requested by the President of the Security Council for the April 17 Joint AU PSC - UNSC meeting. USUN may also draw from the talking points in paragraph 3 for the discussion phase of t [...]
2008-04-17 23:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL
08STATE41023THE U.S.-ISRAEL JOINT POLITICAL MILITARY GROUP
[...] (C) The thirty-ninth meeting, and first in two years, of the U.S.-Israel Joint Political Military Group (JPMG) took place in Washington on March 20, 2008. Co-chairmen were Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Political Military Affairs Stephen D. Mull and Israeli Ministry of Defense (MOD) [...]
2008-04-18 15:21:00Secretary of StateSECRETIS MARR MCAP PINS PREL
08STATE41077BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050096734 for the export of night vision goggles to Malaysia. Post is requested to complete [...]
2008-04-18 16:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY
08STATE41081BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050088296 for the export of gyroscopes to Malaysia. Post is requested to complete this Blue [...]
2008-04-18 16:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY
08STATE41097HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the members of the Iraq Security forces listed below. If, at any time, Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to be cred [...]
2008-04-18 16:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE41098BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050098466 for the export of night vision equipment to Thailand. Post is requested to complet [...]
2008-04-18 16:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE41343(S) ADVISING THE GOT OF TET MAKINA'S PREPARATIONS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Ankara, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Since mid-March, we have been discussing with the Turkish government the potential transfer by the Turkish company Tet Makina Metal Sanayi Ve Ticaret of four- and six-axis filament winding machines to Pakistan [...]
2008-04-18 20:45:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA TU PK
08STATE41362LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR TRAINERS OF SOMALIA
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 18, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below who are overseeing the training of Somalia Transitional Federal Government military units. 2. Name: Ar [...]
2008-04-18 21:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM SNAR ET
08STATE41385SOMALIA: FOLLOW-UP ON RESTRUCTURING THE
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see paragraph 2. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (SBU) Posts are asked to approach host countries and relevant international organizations to pursue the following objectives: -- Inform participants of the International Contact Group (ICG) on Somalia that [...]
2008-04-18 22:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EAID PGOV SO
08STATE41405COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: APRIL 21-25 TO SEOUL,
[...] Department requests country clearance for Office of Korean Affairs Director Sung Kim and delegation members listed in para 3 to travel to Seoul en route to Pyongyang for consultations related to the Six-Party Talks from April 21-25. Travelers will arrive Seoul April 21, travel to Pyongyang ov [...]
2008-04-18 23:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH JA
08STATE41408WESTERN SAHARA CONSULTATIONS, APRIL 21, 2008
[...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to draw upon the following elements during Western Sahara consultations on April 21, 2008. Begin Elements. -We appreciate the Secretary General,s report, and welcome the Personal Envoy,s frank assessment of the situation in Western Sahara. W [...]
2008-04-19 00:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO PBTS AG MO WI
08STATE41414NEPAL - INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNSC CONSULTATION ON
[...] The Department requests that USUN draw on the following points during the UN Security Council's discussion of the UN Mission in Nepal's (UNMIN) report on the elections in Nepal, scheduled for April 21. 2. Begin Points: -- The United States congratulates Nepal on the successful conclusi [...]
2008-04-19 00:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL UNMIN NP
08STATE41693TRAVEL WARNING - LEBANON
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on security threats and ongoing political tensions in Lebanon, and informs U.S. citizens of current safety and security concerns. The Department of State continues to strongly urge that Americans defer travel to Lebanon and that American citizens in Le [...]
2008-04-21 14:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC LE
08STATE41791KOSOVO - INSTRUCTIONS FOR APRIL 21 COUNCIL
[...] The Department requests that USUN draw on the following points during the April 21 UN Security Council Debate on the Secretary General's report on UNMIK activities. The three essential points that should be made are: -- The Republic of Kosovo has made great progress in its first two months [...]
2008-04-21 16:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL UNMIK KV
08STATE41806ENCOURAGING RECRUITMENT OF STRONG UNMIS LEADERSHIP
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 6 2. Background: The UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) is the UN peacekeeping operation mandated to monitor and support implementation of Sudan,s historic Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA),which ended 21 years of civil war between northern an [...]
2008-04-21 17:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PREL PGOV UNSC SU
08STATE41906APRIL 16 OPEN DEBATE: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS AND
[...] This is a action message. See paragraph 2 and 3. 2. USUN is requested to deliver the following intervention for the April 16 open debate on cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. Begin text: Good morning. I would like to thank President Mbeki and the Re [...]
2008-04-21 19:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL
08STATE41964REPORT OF POLICE ADVISOR FOR TIMOR-LESTE
[...] ACTION REQUEST: The Core Group for Timor-Leste will receive the report of the UN Police Advisor for Timor-Leste, Commissioner Andrew Hughes, on April 22. USUN is instructed to draw on material in para 2 below in responding to Hughes's report. End Action Request. 2. Talking Points: [...]
2008-04-21 20:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNSC TT
08STATE41979KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE LOBBYING: TARGET COUNTRIES
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Ambassadors are requested to deliver the following demarche on Kosovo to host governments at the highest possible level. Department appreciates posts' efforts to date and now seeks to let governments that have previously expressed interest in recognizing Kos [...]
2008-04-21 21:27:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNMIK PGOV YI EU KV ES CO EC
08STATE41987PROVIDING JAPAN WITH NON-PAPERS ON ENTITIES
[...] (S) On April 21, 2008, ISN/MTR (Pam Durham, Ralph Palmiero, and James Mayes) met with Takahiro Nonaka of the Embassy of Japan to hand-over the non-papers in paragraphs 2 and 3 below. On March 6, Nonaka had requested any information on these entities that the U.S. could share. These entities [...]
2008-04-21 21:39:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL JA
08STATE41993GUIDANCE FOR 22 APRIL 2008 UN SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] PURPOSE: This is an action request. The Department asks that USUN draw upon the following points for the United Nations Security Council briefing and consultations on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur on 22 April 2008. --We welcome Secretary-General Ban's April 1 [...]
2008-04-21 22:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PREL PGOV UNSC SU
08STATE41997UNMEE CONSULTATIONS
[...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to draw upon the following elements during UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) consultations on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Begin Elements. -The U.S. welcomes the Special Report of the Secretary General on UNMEE, which addresses a topic of [...]
2008-04-21 22:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO ET ER
08STATE41998ENDING USG PARTICIPATION IN DEFENSE EXPO
[...] (C) Department understands that the Government of Malaysia will permit four Iranian defense entities to begin participating in the Defense Services Asia expo on Tuesday, April 22 (reftels). 2. (C) Should the Iranian companies open their exhibits, Post is instructed to end all USG associat [...]
2008-04-21 22:07:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC PARM PREL IR MY
08STATE4206USG QUESTIONS ON PAKISTAN DECEMBER 18 NOTICE ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) On 18 December, Pakistan notified the UNSCR 1737 Sanctions Committee of its intention to authorize-under paragraph 15 of UNSCR 1737-payments due under contracts with Bank Sepah entered into prior [...]
2008-01-14 21:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP IR PREL PARM
08STATE42157KUWAIT'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PARIS CONFERENCE ON
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request. See paragraph 7-9. 2. (SBU) In the lead up to the Paris Support Conference for Afghanistan on June 12, the U.S. Government is aiming for significant increases in financial support from the Gulf States to bolster the international community's lo [...]
2008-04-22 13:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV PREL AE AFIN KU QA SA
08STATE4226BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050078642 for the export of optical sights for the 106mm recoilless gun to Chad. Post [...]
2008-01-14 22:15:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC KOMC CD
08STATE42285HAGUE CODE OF CONDUCT AGAINST BALLISTIC MISSILE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Mission please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) Guidance for use by the UNVIE Rep to the April 23, 2008 "Informal Meeting on the HCOC" is provided in paragraph 3. 3. (C) BEGIN GUIDANCE: The U.S. understands that the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic [...]
2008-04-22 15:56:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMTCRE PARM MNUC KSCA TSPA ETTC AORC
08STATE4237DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO YEREVAN 1421: REQUEST FOR
[...] As requested in reftel, the Department has reviewed its files and, of this date, finds no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the following member of the Government of Armenia, nominated for training by the Ministry of Defense. The start date of training is January 18 [...]
2008-01-14 22:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC MASS PGOV PHUM AM
08STATE42511TRAVEL WARNING - BURUNDI
[...] This Travel Warning updates American citizens on security conditions in Burundi. American citizens should exercise caution while traveling in the country. The U.S. Embassy restricts the travel of its personnel in Burundi, and certain areas of the capital, Bujumbura, are off- limits. This s [...]
2008-04-22 19:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC OTRA PREL BY
08STATE42613INFORMING THE ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS ABOUT THE
[...] This is an action request. USUN, please see para 2 below; Embassies Madrid and Ankara, please see para 3 below. 2. Department requests that USUN deliver the message in para 4 below from Acting Assistant Secretary Kurt Volker to the Alliance of Civilizations High Representative Jorge Sam [...]
2008-04-22 21:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUN PREL SP TU OIIP
08STATE42643GUIDANCE FOR APRIL 23 UNSC CONSULTATIONS ON
[...] (SBU) Mission is instructed to draw from the points in para 2 below in discussing events in the Middle East during the briefing and consultations to be held Wednesday morning, April 23, in the UN Security Council. 2. (U) Begin points: Mr. President, given the importance of a peaceful r [...]
2008-04-23 03:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAL LE IS UNSC
08STATE42903GUIDANCE: UNSC EMERGENCY MEETING ON GEORGIA
[...] Action request: Department requests that USUN deliver the following statement in para 2 below at the UNSC meeting on Georgia scheduled for Wednesday, April 23. End Action Request. 2. Begin statement: -- Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to welcome Georgian Foreign Minister Bakr [...]
2008-04-23 16:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PBTS GE RU
08STATE42905US-EU-CANADA TRILATERAL MEETINGS ON IRAN AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During the April 10 U.S.-EU-Canada trilateral meetings on Iran for the Slovenian EU Presidency, all three delegations agreed that Iran sought to undermine everything that the international community sought to achieve in the Middle East, and that its nuclear program and state spo [...]
2008-04-23 16:56:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL EUN UN XG XF AR IR
08STATE42958(S) M/V ANNE E SHIPMENT OF ANHYDROUS HYDROGEN
[...] (S) SUMMARY and ACTION REQUEST: Post is requested to approach appropriate Thailand officials to follow up regarding a shipment of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (AHF) from Thailand to Iran via Dubai. Post is requested to ask Thai officials for permission to release information regarding the Sou [...]
2008-04-23 18:22:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL MNUC TH KS TC XB XC XE
08STATE43018USN ACTIVITIES IN CHINA'S EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph eight. 2. (U) Background: China objects to military surveys in its EEZ, and has on occasion challenged or interfered with U.S. Navy ships conducting military surveys within China's claimed EEZ. The U.S. has on several occasions objected [...]
2008-04-23 19:31:00Secretary of StateSECRETCH KTIA MOPS PBTS PHSA PREL
08STATE43044NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT)
[...] This cable requests action by COB April 25. Action embassies are requested to deliver the papers contained in paras 3 and 4 to host government officials responsible for NPT matters. CD Delegation in Geneva is requested to deliver the papers to other delegations that will be attending the Pr [...]
2008-04-23 19:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA
08STATE43113(C) INFORMING REGIONAL PARTNERS OF UPCOMING
[...] (C) Summary and Action Request: Action addresee posts are requested to approach host governments to advise them of three overlapping U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) deployments in April and May 2008. (NOTE: This message is info only for Baghdad, Amman, and Cairo.) 2. (C) Objective: To unde [...]
2008-04-23 23:43:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS SA AE BA KU QA MU JO EG IR IZ XF
08STATE43114GUIDANCE FOR UNMIS CONSULTATIONS
[...] USUN is requested to draw on the following points for the UN Security Council briefing and consultations on the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS),scheduled for April 24. We welcome the Secretary General's report on UNMIS. We appreciate the efforts of UN personnel and troop contributors to mak [...]
2008-04-23 23:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PGOV PREL UNSC SU
08STATE43381REVIEW URGED ON ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT BANK WITH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (S) We have information that the Export Development Bank of Iran (EDBI) was working, as of mid March 2008, with Iraqi shareholders to establish a joint bank in Erbil, Ir [...]
2008-04-24 14:50:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN IR EZ KNNP PARM PTER
08STATE4344OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON UZBEK
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the January 17, 2008 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council: Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States is concerned about the conduct of the Uzbek presidential election on December 23rd, which, according to ODIHR, fell short of mee [...]
2008-01-15 14:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE UZ
08STATE43492REQUEST FOR VIGILANCE REGARDING BANK SADERAT,S
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) The United States has concerns about Bank Saderat's growing presence in Greece, both in size and profit margin. The U.S. designated Bank Saderat, pursuant to Executive Order 13224, for providing sup [...]
2008-04-24 16:50:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP MNUC IR GM ECON XG XT ZL ZS GR
08STATE43685YEMENI DELEGATION MARCH 2008 VISIT TO MEET WITH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Sanaa, please see paragraph four. 2. (S) Background: The USG has information that in early March 2008, a Yemeni delegation was planning to travel to North Korea to meet with representatives from the Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) - N [...]
2008-04-24 20:05:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL KN YM
08STATE43742APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE APRIL 28-29
[...] (U) Classified by William Lucas, Office Director, EUR/ERA. Reason: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 16. 3. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold their next General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting in Brussels on April 28-29. [...]
2008-04-24 21:16:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EUN ZL PK ZI IR IZ IS SY LE CH
08STATE43799DEMARCHE: PARTICIPATION IN INT'L COMPACT WITH
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see paragraph five. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) The first anniversary International Compact with Iraq (ICI) Ministerial will be held in Stockholm, Sweden on May 29, 2008. The meeting will be hosted by the Government of Sweden and co-chaired [...]
2008-04-24 23:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL IZ
08STATE43800(S) RESPONSE TO TURKEY ON SUSPECT NORTH KOREAN
[...] (S/Rel Turkey) Post is instructed to immediately approach appropriate host government officials to discuss North Korea's request for overflight permission of a charter Air Koryo flight from Pyongyang to Damascus. Turkish officials should be encouraged to continue to request that the aircraft [...]
2008-04-24 23:40:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP PREL PARM NK SY TU
08STATE43804(S) UPDATED SCHEDULE OF FLIGHT OF POSSIBLE
[...] (S/Rel Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan) Posts are instructed to immediately approach appropriate host government officials to alert them to a rescheduling of a previously discussed Air Koryo flight from April 11 (Ref A) to April 28 and request that they [...]
2008-04-24 23:53:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP PREL PARM KN SY
08STATE43817SYRIA'S CLANDESTINE NUCLEAR PROGRAM
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) On September 6, 2007, Israel destroyed a nuclear reactor Syria was clandestinely constructing, we judge with North Korean assistance. The reactor site was in Syria's eastern desert region in a location [...]
2008-04-25 01:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP DPRK SY IAEA PARM PREL
08STATE44254RESPONSE TO KYRGYZ GOVERNMENT QUESTION ON
[...] (SBU) In response to the information sought by Kyrgyz Minister of Justice Kaiypov regarding Kyrgyz citizen Abdubakh Abdykanov, born October 17, 1958 (as reported in reftel),Department authorizes post to provide a response by diplomatic note that includes the following text. 2. (SBU) (Begin [...]
2008-04-25 20:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PGOV PHUM PREL PTER KG
08STATE44298TRAVEL ALERT - CHINA
[...] This Travel Alert updates U.S. citizens about security issues in China and advises American citizens traveling or residing there to be alert to their surroundings and exercise caution at all times. This Travel Alert expires on October 31, 2008. 2. Any large-scale public event such as the [...]
2008-04-25 21:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CN
08STATE44321INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMIT REQUEST FOR 6(I) REVIEW OF
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3 and 4. 2. On March 17, 2008, a list of 184 names from the 1267 Consolidated List was circulated to 1267 Committee Members for consideration for review under paragraph 6(i) of the Committee guidelines. The 6(i) process is an internal revie [...]
2008-04-25 23:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER UNSC
08STATE44332GUIDANCE FOR APRIL 28 UNSC OPEN DEBATE ON UNAMI AND
[...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following text in its statement at the April 28 UNSC open debate on UNAMI and MNF-I. 2. Begin text: It is my pleasure to report today on behalf of the Multinational Forces in Iraq (MNF-I),as requested by Security Council resolutions 1546, 1637, 1723, a [...]
2008-04-26 01:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS UNSC IZ
08STATE44359PLEDGING AT THE PARIS SUPPORT CONFERENCE FOR
[...] (U) Summary: The United States views the upcoming Paris Support Conference for Afghanistan as an opportunity for the international community to reaffirm its long-term commitment for Afghanistan through support for the Afghanistan National Development Strategy and the 2009 and 2010 Afghan electi [...]
2008-04-26 22:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV PREL
08STATE44438MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR)
[...] (C) The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) held a productive Reinforced Point of Contact (RPOC) meeting in Paris on April 10, 2008. French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director for Disarmament and Nonproliferation Martin Briens chaired the meeting. RPOC discussion focused on r [...]
2008-04-28 11:52:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM KSCA ETTC MTCRE FR
08STATE44518BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050064399 for the export of J85 engine spare parts for the F5 aircraft to South Korea. Emba [...]
2008-04-28 14:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KS
08STATE44522BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050099148 and a post shipment verification on license 050056149, both involve the export of C [...]
2008-04-28 14:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC BE NI
08STATE44752FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL THREE POST-SHIPMENT
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of defense hardware to Saudi Arabia. This request was sent over 45 days ago. We request an update from Posts regarding the status of this case. If Posts have already responded to [...]
2008-04-28 19:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SA UK
08STATE44754FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL THREE POST-SHIPMENT
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of defense hardware to Oman. This request was sent over 45 days ago. We request an update from Posts regarding the status of this case. If Posts have already responded to subjec [...]
2008-04-28 19:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC OM UK
08STATE44775BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050097338 for the export of ammunition to El Salvador. Post is requested to complete this [...]
2008-04-28 19:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYES ETTC KOMC
08STATE44819BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on licenses 050059704, 050089662 and 050095708 for the export of firearms to Thailand. Post is requ [...]
2008-04-28 20:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC TH KOMC
08STATE4482GUIDANCE FOR ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS FIRST
[...] (U) The First Alliance of Civilizations (AOC) Annual Forum will be held in Madrid, January 15-16. According to organizers, this event will be action-driven and will provide participants with a unique international platform to develop joint initiatives and forge partnerships in the area of i [...]
2008-01-15 17:25:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUN KISL SP ODIP SCUL
08STATE44841UN SECURITY COUNCIL INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-28 20:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC IAEA IR
08STATE44858RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY SUPPORT OF THE BLUE
[...] I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of economic officer Deborah Winters and political officer Alica Lejlic in supporting the Blue Lantern program during the last year. As you know, Blue Lantern is the Department's primary instrument for monitoring th [...]
2008-04-28 21:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ETTC KOMC JO
08STATE44861RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY SUPPORT OF BLUE LANTERN
[...] I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of political officers Lance Hegerle and Drew Blakeney in supporting the Blue Lantern program during the last year. As you know, Blue Lantern is the Department's primary instrument for monitoring the end-use of expo [...]
2008-04-28 21:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ETTC KOMC GT
08STATE44862RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE
[...] I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of economic officer Robert Merrigan, consular officer Molly Pledge, and political/economic officer Sherri Holliday-Sklar for their timely and thorough investigation of Blue Lantern cases. As you know, the Blue Lant [...]
2008-04-28 21:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ETTC KOMC CA
08STATE44863RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE
[...] I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of economic officer Elizabeth Crosson for her timely and thorough investigation of Blue Lantern cases. As you know, the Blue Lantern program is the Department's primary instrument for monitoring the end-use of expo [...]
2008-04-28 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ETTC KOMC SN
08STATE44864RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE
[...] I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of economic officer Yvonne Gonzales for her timely and thorough investigation of Blue Lantern cases. As you know, the Blue Lantern program is the Department's primary instrument for monitoring the end-use of export [...]
2008-04-28 21:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ETTC KOMC ID
08STATE44865RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE
[...] I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of economic officers Matthew O'Connor and Lisa Yang and EXBS advisor Mi-Yong Kim for their timely and thorough investigation of Blue Lantern cases. As you know, the Blue Lantern program is the Department's primary [...]
2008-04-28 21:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ETTC KOMC TW
08STATE44867RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY SUPPORT OF THE BLUE
[...] I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of political officer Oliver Moss and ICE Attache Jeffrey Outlaw for their extraordinary contributions to the Blue Lantern program in the United Kingdom during the past years. As you know, the Blue Lantern program i [...]
2008-04-28 21:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ETTC KOMC UK
08STATE44870RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE
[...] I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of political-military officer Thomas Hines and the foreign service nationals of Embassy Bangkok's political section for their timely and thorough investigation of Blue Lantern cases. As you know, the Blue Lantern pr [...]
2008-04-28 21:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ETTC KOMC TH
08STATE44871RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE ON BLUE
[...] I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of economic officer Charlotte Crouch for her timely and thorough investigation of Blue Lantern cases. As you know, the Blue Lantern program is the Department's primary instrument for monitoring the end-use of expor [...]
2008-04-28 21:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ETTC KOMC JA
08STATE44904UNSC 4/29/08 CONSULTATIONS ON COTE D'IVOIRE:
[...] (U) USUN is authorized to join consensus on draft Presidential Statement (paragraph 4) welcoming the just-announced November 30 date for the Ivorian elections and exhorting all parties to keep elections preparations on track. USUN may draw on the points in paragraph 3 during the April 29 Secur [...]
2008-04-29 00:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO ETTC IC
08STATE44906SHIPMENT OF NORTH KOREAN PARTS WITH MISSILE
[...] (S) ACTION REQUEST: Post is requested to approach Chinese officials at an appropriate level regarding a cargo of North Korean electronic relays possibly trans-shipping through Chinese ports en route to Syria. Post may draw from objectives, background, and non-paper below as appropriate. - [...]
2008-04-29 00:56:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP PARM PREL MNUC CH KN SY
08STATE45218U.S. DEMARCHE ON NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY
[...] This is an action cable. Department requests that action addressees present the points in paragraph 7 as a demarche to appropriate host government officials and report responses. Embassies Buenos Aires, Brasilia, Cairo, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Mexico, Pretoria, Santiago, and Singapore are req [...]
2008-04-29 18:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA
08STATE45220BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050060873 for the export of C27J aircraft wing components to Italy. Embassy is requested to [...]
2008-04-29 18:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IT
08STATE45358ENGAGING GCC+2 ON IRAN/IRAQ
[...] (S/NF) This demarche comes in the context of our strong push to get greater regional engagement with Iraq. This effort is not just for the sake of that country but to advance strategic regional security goals in the face of common regional challenges from Iran, Al-Qaeda, and other sources of [...]
2008-04-29 20:10:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL BA EG IZ JO KU QA SA GCC AE UM
08STATE45414U.S.-RUSSIA STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK DISCUSSIONS IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In meetings in Washington, D.C., on March 26-27, 2008, senior-level U.S. and Russian delegations, led by Acting Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security John C. Rood and Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Kislyak, respectively, discussed the draft text for [...]
2008-04-29 20:59:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL MNUC MARR RS
08STATE45476FOLLOW UP TO OIOS INVESTIGATION ON MONUC
[...] This is an action request. Department requests USUN and Embassy Kinshasa to discuss with appropriate UN officials what follow up action the UN has taken with India and Pakistan to the findings of Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) investigations that individuals in the Indian and Pa [...]
2008-04-29 23:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO CG
08STATE45483TRAVEL WARNING - CHAD
[...] This Travel Warning is updated to note that the Department of State has authorized the return of U.S. Embassy non-emergency personnel and adult family members to Chad. The Department of State continues to urge American citizens to defer travel to Chad and for American citizens in Chad to exer [...]
2008-04-30 01:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CH
08STATE45545BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of riot control equipment to Israel. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern check w [...]
2008-04-30 11:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC IS KOMC
08STATE4569REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN CHILD ABUSE CASE
[...] This is a sensitive action message. Post please see para 4. 2. Simon Taralala (DOB 3/27/93 in Port Moresby, Papua, New Guinea) was taken into custody by the New York City Administration for Children's Services in January of 2007, following allegations of child abuse by his adoptive mother [...]
2008-01-15 19:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOFDP PREL UN PP
08STATE45915UNMEE PRST, APRIL 30, 2008
[...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to join consensus on the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) Presidential Statement (PRST) text in paragraph two below. 2. Begin text: The Security Council notes that the continuation of Eritrea,s obstructions towards UNMEE has reached [...]
2008-04-30 19:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO ET ER
08STATE46450INTERNATIONAL PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION PRESSED
[...] (SBU) On the margins of the Deputy Secretary's April 9 lunch meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mitoji Yabunaka, EAP/J raised the international parental child abduction issue with Yasuhiro Kobe, the Director of the Office of the Vice Foreign Minister. EAP/J told Kobe that the Depart [...]
2008-05-01 21:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC PGOV PREL JA
08STATE46556BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 05-050100474 for the export of electronic components and spare parts to Spain. Post is requ [...]
2008-05-02 13:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SP
08STATE46643BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050099140 for the export of naval vessel parts to Japan. Post is requested to complete this [...]
2008-05-02 15:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JA
08STATE46814OSCE: GUIDANCE ON APPOINTMENT OF JANEZ LENARCIC
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-02 19:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL KDEM
08STATE46991DEMARCHE REQUEST: URGING WESTERN FRIENDS'
[...] This is an action request. Department requests that Embassies London, Paris, and Berlin urge host governments to vote in support of the Georgian UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees currently scheduled for consideration around May 9. Post [...]
2008-05-02 23:49:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNUNGA GE PREL
08STATE46997MAY 21 - DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN PEOPLE
[...] (U) This is an action message. See paragraph 2. Baghdad and Triopli are excused from this request. 2. (U) The Department asked Posts to consider ways to promote the May 21 "Day of Solidarity with Cuba" (reftel). At Deputy Secretary Negroponte's request, Posts should report their plans b [...]
2008-05-03 00:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PHUM PREL EUN CU
08STATE4740ITALY: INFORMATION REQUEST CONCERNING UN 1267
[...] (U) This is an action request; please see paragraphs 11-14 and 18-19. 2. (C) Summary: On December 21, Stefania Fancello at the Italian MFA's Office of International Cooperation against Terrorism conveyed a request to Embassy Rome officials for more information on the 1267 (al-Qaida/Taliban [...]
2008-01-15 22:07:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN IT KTFN PREL PTER UNSC
08STATE47433GUIDANCE: U.S. APPROACH TO THE MILLENNIUM
[...] This cable is an action request for USUN (see para. 12) and is intended as a brief overview of current U.S. policy for other posts. More guidance is available on the State/IO Bureau intranet website (see para. 13). 2. Summary. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have gained increase [...]
2008-05-05 19:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PREL UN
08STATE47440SUGGESTED POINTS FOR USUN FOR MAY 5 FORMAL
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. On Monday, 5 May, representatives from Denmark, Liechtenstein, Sweden and Switzerland will meet with the 1267 (al-Qaeda/Taliban) Sanctions Committee with a view to having an in-depth discussion on iss [...]
2008-05-05 19:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PREL PTER
08STATE47531UNSC RESOLUTION ON SOMALI PIRACY
[...] (C) This is an action request. Posts are requested to approach host governments to explain the basis for the draft Security Council resolution on piracy off the coast of Somalia and seek their support. As consultations on the draft resolution are already underway in New York among Security [...]
2008-05-05 22:42:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM UNSC SO XW
08STATE47534U.S.-RUSSIA AGREEMENT FOR PEACEFUL NUCLEAR
[...] The President has approved the proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russia Federation Concerning Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy and has authorized its execution (P.D. 2008-19 dated 5 May 2008). A copy [...]
2008-05-05 23:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP ENRG KTIA PREL RS
08STATE47575GUIDANCE FOR USUN FOR THE SECURITY COUNCIL JOINT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3 and 4. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (U) On Tuesday, 6 May, the Chairman of the 1267 (al-Qaeda/Taliban) Sanctions Committee (Belgian PermRep Johan Verbeke),the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant [...]
2008-05-06 06:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC
08STATE47627S) SHIPMENT OF ANHYDROUS HYDROGEN FLUORIDE,
[...] (S//REL ROK) FOR SEOUL ONLY: Post is requested to approach appropriate-level ROKG officials regarding a shipment of possibly South Korean-origin anhydrous hydrogen fluoride from Thailand to Iran and request that the shipment be recalled. Post may draw from background, objectives, and talkin [...]
2008-05-06 12:36:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP PARM PREL MNUC TH KS TC XB XC XE
08STATE4780KOSOVO - STATEMENT FOR JANUARY 16 UNSC
[...] The Department requests USUN to draw on points in paragraph 2 during the January 16 UN Security Council consultations on the Secretary General's report on the work of the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). 2. Begin Points: -- Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to thank Special Represent [...]
2008-01-16 03:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV UNSC
08STATE47861BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 1: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050047010 for the export of infrared viewer components to South Korea. Post is requeste [...]
2008-05-06 19:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC KS
08STATE47888OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON BELARUS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-06 19:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL OSCE BO
08STATE47908BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 1: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050047010 for the export of infrared viewer components to South Korea. Post is requeste [...]
2008-05-06 19:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC KS
08STATE47909MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR CHRISTOPHER
[...] (SBU) Department requests mission clearance from USUN for Christopher N. Camponovo to travel to New York from May 6 through May 8 to assist in lobbying efforts for the Prisoners of Conscience declaration and to meet with U.N. officials about the Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership. Traveler,s [...]
2008-05-06 19:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM
08STATE47934BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 1: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050047010 for the export of infrared viewer components to South Korea. Post is requeste [...]
2008-05-06 19:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC KS
08STATE48027HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the member of the Iraq Security Forces listed below. If, at any time, Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to be credi [...]
2008-05-06 20:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE48047HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the member of the Iraq Security Forces listed below. If, at any time, Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to be credi [...]
2008-05-06 20:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE48065(U) Secretary Rice's April 25, 2008
[...] (U) Classified by: KURT VOLKER, ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS, REASONS: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) April 25, 2008, 9:20 - 10:50 a.m., Washington, D.C. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary Ambassador Charles W. Larson, Jr. Acting Assistant Secretary K [...]
2008-05-06 20:53:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA MARR PREL PINS NATO
08STATE48118OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON RELIGIOUS
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the May 8 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States is concerned about recent reports that reflect a disturbing trend in Kazakhstan regarding religious freedom. While Kazakhstan has prid [...]
2008-05-06 22:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM OSCE KZ
08STATE48119SIERRA LEONE: TALKING POINTS FOR MAY 7 BRIEFING
[...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points for the May 7 UN Security Council briefing and consultation on Sierra Leone. Begin points: -- The United States commends the work of UNIOSIL and the UN Country Team in Sierra Leone for all the support they have provided to the go [...]
2008-05-06 22:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SL XA XY
08STATE48120RESOURCE GUIDE FOR USG TERRORIST INFORMATION SHARING
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see para 14. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: As a result of several different Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs) as well as 9/11 Commission Act requirements designed to enhance U.S. security, Washington agencies have concluded a number of biographic [...]
2008-05-06 22:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS CMGT PTER KLHS
08STATE48128RESOURCE GUIDE FOR USG TERRORIST
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-06 23:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS CMGT PTER KLHS
08STATE48273OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO OSCE PROJECT
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the May 8, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomes Ambassador Venczel to the Permanent Council in his new role as the OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbeki [...]
2008-05-07 14:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE UZ
08STATE48412COUNTERTERRORISM FINANCE: OPPORTUNITY FOR FINANCIAL
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 6-8. 2. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will hold a Counterterrorism Financial Regulatory training course at the FDIC Training Facilities in Arlington, Virginia for participants from addressee countries. This training is f [...]
2008-05-07 17:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN PTER ECON EFIN PREL KCRM
08STATE48469OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON RECENT
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the May 8 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Mr. Chairman, On April 26 the website of the Belarus Service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was the subject of a cyber attack. RFE/RL, which is an independent, interna [...]
2008-05-07 18:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PTER PREL
08STATE4854BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of screw assemblies to South Korea. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern check wi [...]
2008-01-16 14:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCA ETTC KOMC KS
08STATE48545KOSOVO RECOGNITION LOBBYING: TARGET COUNTRIES IN
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. See talking points in paragraph 6 and questions and answers in paragraph 7. 2. (SBU) Ambassadors are requested to deliver the following demarche on Kosovo to host governments at the highest possible level. Department appreciates posts' efforts to date and [...]
2008-05-07 20:05:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNMIK PGOV YI EU KV GA GH GV LI MI ML MR MP
08STATE48551TRAVEL WARNING - NEPAL
[...] This Travel Warning updates safety and security information for travelers to Nepal. The Department of State remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal and urges American citizens to obtain updated security information before they travel and to be prepared to change their plans o [...]
2008-05-07 20:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC NP
08STATE4865SECOND SURVEY OF IRAQ DEPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see Para 3. Please slug responses for PM, NEA and the appropriate regional bureau; also info NSC WASHDC, SECDEF WASHDC, and JOINT STAFF WASHDC. 2. (C) SUMMARY: As the President and Prime Minister Maliki agreed in their November 26, 2007 Declaration of [...]
2008-01-16 15:18:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL MARR MOPS IZ
08STATE48654GUIDANCE FOR 1559 CONSULTATIONS, MAY 8
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN may draw from the points in para 2 below during consultations on the implementation of UNSC resolution 1559, currently scheduled for May 8. 2. (U) Begin points. -- We welcome the Secretary General's report and Mr. Larsen's briefing on implementati [...]
2008-05-07 23:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PBTS PREL LE SY IS
08STATE49110ACTION REQUEST: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ELECTIONS
[...] (C) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3 and 5. Three of the five regional groups will have contested elections for the UN Human Rights Council: Eastern Europe, WEOG, and the Asia Group. Mission is requested to assess the likely outcome of a) the six candidacies for four Asia g [...]
2008-05-08 18:53:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNFR PHUM SP UK
08STATE49237PSI FIFTH ANNIVERSARY: OFFICIAL INVITATION FROM
[...] Following the April 17 phone call from Acting U/S Rood to MFA Secretary General Omar Hilale to discuss Morocco's endorsement of the PSI Statement of Interdiction Principles, below is an official U.S. invitation to the events we are hosting in Washington on the fifth anniversary of the Preside [...]
2008-05-08 20:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC PARM PHSA PREL KNNP MO
08STATE49259LEBANON NEEDS ITS FRIENDS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3 below. Posts should draw from the background in paras 5-7 below when making this demarche. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Department requests posts communicate our assessment of the situation in Lebanon and ask that the "friends of Leb [...]
2008-05-08 22:46:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER LE
08STATE49277URGENT DARFUR DEMARCHE FOR AVIATION SUPPORT AND
[...] This is an action request. See para 2. Aviation assets are needed to support UN-AU hybrid peacekeeping operation in Darfur (UNAMID). Following is a list of the aviation assets for which UNAMID still lacks any contributions: -- 4 attack helicopters close air support -- 18 utility [...]
2008-05-09 02:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MARR KPKO UK CE PA JO BG
08STATE4939INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL ENVOY GAMBARI'S UNSC
[...] SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: Special Advisor on Burma Ibrahim Gambari is scheduled to report to the UN Security Council on the situation of the "good offices" mission to Burma during informal consultations of the Security Council on Thursday, January 17. USUN is instructed to draw from the po [...]
2008-01-16 17:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNSC BM
08STATE49450UN SECURITY COUNCIL 5/12/08 CONSULTATIONS:
[...] (U) The Security Council is scheduled to hold consultations on security sector reform (SSR) on May 12. The consultations will follow a briefing on the Secretary-General's report of January 23, 2008 on the UN's role in supporting SSR (S/2008/39). USUN may draw on the points in paragraph 2. [...]
2008-05-09 14:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO MARR UNSC
08STATE49721BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-7. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a post-shipment check regarding the export and use of satellite components. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern che [...]
2008-05-09 20:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC FR KOMC
08STATE49723UN SECURITY COUNCIL 5/12/08 CONSULTATIONS:
[...] (U) The Security Council is scheduled to hold consultations on security sector reform (SSR) on May 12. The consultations will follow a briefing on the Secretary-General's report of January 23, 2008 on the UN's role in supporting SSR (Security Council Report #2008/39). USUN may draw on the po [...]
2008-05-09 20:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO MARR UNSC
08STATE49730FOLLOWING-UP WITH INDIA ON THE NICKUNJ GRAPHITE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (S) Background: In October 2007, we shared with Indian officials information indicating that India's Nickunj Eximp Enterprises had offered French-origin, MTCR-controlled graphite blocks to Iran's Ward Commercial Company (Ref A). [...]
2008-05-09 20:17:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IN IR
08STATE49794SOMALIA--TALKING POINTS FOR MAY 12 BRIEFING BY
[...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points for the May 12 UN Security Council briefing on Somalia by Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordination Sir John Holmes. Begin points: -- We would like to thank U/SYG Holmes for his informativ [...]
2008-05-09 22:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SO XA XW
08STATE49795DEMARCHE REQUEST - POULTRY TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
[...] (U) This is an urgent action request - please see para 2. 2. (C) Summary and Action request: The GOR issued a draft technical regulation (TR) May 4 that would effectively block imports of poultry meat from (among others) the United States (reftel). The hasty adoption of this TR, coinciding [...]
2008-05-09 22:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETRD EAGR ECON WTO RS
08STATE49804GUIDANCE FOR 13 MAY 2008 UN SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] PURPOSE: This is an action request. The Department asks that USUN draw upon the following points for the United Nations Security Council briefing and consultations on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) on 13 May 2008. --We welcome Secretary-General Ban's [...]
2008-05-09 23:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PREL PGOV UNSC SU
08STATE49806DEMARCHE REQUEST: SOLICIT GOI RESPONSE TO DRAFT
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 8. ---------- Objectives ---------- 2. (SBU) Post is requested to pursue the following objectives with the GOI: -- Share with the GOI the draft text of a UNSC resolution that imposes targeted sanctions on individuals or entities [...]
2008-05-09 23:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC EFIN PREL PTER IZ RU UK
08STATE49813DEMARCHE: FRENCH UNSC RESOLUTION ON BURMA
[...] (SBU) The Department requests action addressees to contact host governments (with the exception of France) immediately at an appropriately high level to urge them to consider a draft resolution prepared by France describing the humanitarian situation in Burma and calling on the regime to remov [...]
2008-05-10 01:07:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNSC BM
08STATE4986MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST: JAMES SWAN AND JAMES
[...] Department requests mission clearance for Africa Bureau DAS James Swan and AF/E Director James Knight to travel to New York to meet with UN Under Secretary General for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe. Swan and Knight will discuss Pascoe's initiative regarding the Ethiopia-Eritrea boundary disp [...]
2008-01-16 18:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL
08STATE49905MGLBO1: BURMA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) Embassy Rangoon reports an eight-person Burmese delegation led by the Navy commander greeted Director Fore and PACOM commander Admiral Keating at the Rangoon airport. Press were on hand to witness the arrival. Additional U.S. airlifts are planned for May 14-16 pending Burmese governme [...]
2008-05-12 10:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT BM
08STATE49938MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Syrian smugglers instigated clashes at the Masnaa border crossing, but the al-Arida border crossing remains open. (Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon) 2. (SBU) Embassy Beirut notes fighting broke out again in Aley, east of Beirut. Fighting in Tripoli subsided. ISF report 47 dead and 160 wo [...]
2008-05-12 12:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE50050MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR):
[...] (U) Classified by ISN/MTR Director Pam Durham. Reason: 1.5 (B),(D). 2. (U) This is an action request. Embassy Buenos Aires, please see paragraph 15. 3. (C) BACKGROUND: According to published reports (REF A),the Argentine Commission for Space Activities (CONAE) is over [...]
2008-05-12 15:25:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMTCRE PARM PREL ETTC TSPL AR
08STATE50053BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests posts' assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050101174 for the export of a laser rangefinder receiver to Thailand. Posts are requested to [...]
2008-05-12 15:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE50265OECD: MEETING OF THE WORKING PARTY ON INFORMATION
[...] SUMMARY: The meeting of the WPISP centered on discussions to finalize the Working Party's contributions to the OECD Ministerial on the Future of the Internet Economy that will take place in Seoul, Korea in June. In addition, the Working Party considered its future work program for the next [...]
2008-05-12 20:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON ECPS EINT
08STATE50293RESPONSE TO REQUEST HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of May 12, 2008 it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed below: COL Dan Efrony Deputy Military Advocate General Israel Defense Forces Date of Birth: 17 November 1958 [...]
2008-05-12 20:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIS MARR MASS PHUM
08STATE50301(S) UAE-BASED INTERMEDIARY WORKING TO SUPPLY
[...] This is an Action Request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 6. 2. (S) Background: In November 2006, we provided German officials information indicating that Iran was in possession of L550E engines manufactured by the German firm Limbach Flugmotoren GmbH & Co. - likely supplied by t [...]
2008-05-12 21:05:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL ETTC GM TW IR AE
08STATE50323GUIDANCE FOR THE REPORT OF SRSG TO TIMOR-LESTE
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: The Core Group for Timor-Leste will receive the report of the Secretary General's Special Representative for Timor-Leste, Atul Khare, at 10:00 on May 13. USUN is requested to draw on material in para 3 below in responding to Khare's report. End Action Request. 2. (U) [...]
2008-05-12 22:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNSC TT
08STATE50327TRAVEL WARNING - LEBANON
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on security threats and ongoing political violence in Lebanon, and informs U.S. citizens of current safety and security concerns. The Department of State urges that Americans avoid all travel to Lebanon and that American citizens in Lebanon consider car [...]
2008-05-12 22:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC LE
08STATE50330GUIDANCE: ICTY/ICTR WORKING GROUP MEETING, MAY 13
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the points in para 2 below during consultations by the ICTY/ICTR Working Group on residual issues, currently scheduled for May 13. 2. (U) Begin points: -- We would like to thank the Belgian mission for the work in chairi [...]
2008-05-12 23:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC ICTY ICTR PHUM PREL
08STATE50430BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 05-050096158 for the export of defense hardware and technical data to Morocco. Post is requ [...]
2008-05-13 13:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MO
08STATE50507ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CHINESE ENTITIES THAT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 2. 2. (S) On several occasions since March 2006, the U.S. has discussed with Chinese authorities attempts by Pakistan's missile program to procure ring-rolling and flow forming machines from entities in China (Reftels). [...]
2008-05-13 15:04:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL ETTC CH PK
08STATE50524CHINA CONVENTIONAL ARMS TRANSFERS TO IRAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 2. -------------- ACTION REQUEST -------------- 2. (S/NF) Post is requested to draw on the points in para 4 below and to provide photographs in a demarche to the Government of China (GOC) on the issue of transfers of advanced [...]
2008-05-13 15:28:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL
08STATE50582UNMEE CONSULTATIONS, MAY 14, 2008
[...] This is an action message. USUN is instructed to draw from the following discussion elements during the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) consultations on May 14, 2008. Begin discussion elements: -We welcome the Presidential Statement of April 30, reject Eritrea,s claim that it [...]
2008-05-13 17:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO ET ER
08STATE50592FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE JUNE 17-19, 2008, UAE
[...] This is an action request. See para 3. 2. SUMMARY. Multi-National Force-Iraq (MNF-I),Government of Iraq (GOI),and U.S. Embassy Baghdad will co-host the Friends of Iraq Conference (previously known as the Iraq Conference) at the Armed Forces Officer Club (AFOC),Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emir [...]
2008-05-13 17:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MARR MOPS OTRA PREL
08STATE50680RESULTS OF THE APEC TELMIN 7, APRIL 20-25, IN
[...] (U) Summary: The seventh Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Telecommunications Ministerial (TELMIN 7) took place April 20-25 in Bangkok, Thailand. The main output of the ministerial was the Bangkok Declaration, which included key USG concepts related to WTO Doha Round commitments, IPR [...]
2008-05-13 18:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ECPS EINT APECO
08STATE50705BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-6. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of radiation tolerant DC/DC converters to Russia. Post is requested to complete this Blue La [...]
2008-05-13 19:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDDA ETTC KOMC RS UK
08STATE50792DEMARCHE REQUEST - RELEASE OF JAPANESE RICE STOCKS
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (SBU) Japan currently holds stocks of approximately 2.4 million metric tons (MT) of rice, of which 1.5 million MT was imported to fulfill its Uruguay Round Minimum Market Access requirements (MMA). Under its MMA obligations, Japan is [...]
2008-05-13 20:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAID EAGR ECON ETRD JA
08STATE50798Secretary Rice's April 23, 2008 meeting with
[...] (U) Classified by AF A/S Jendayi E. Frazer, Reason 1.4 (d). 2. (U) April 23, 2008; 11 a.m.; Washington, DC. 3. (SBU) Participants: U.S. The Secretary Deputy Secretary John D. Negroponte A/S Sean McCormack, PA PDAS Linda Thomas-Greenfield, AF Special Envoy for Somalia John Yates [...]
2008-05-13 20:31:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PGOV EAID
08STATE50829MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports Future Movement leader Hariri blamed Iran and Syria for bringing down the state of Lebanon, accusing them of mounting an "invasion" designed to restore their influence. Hariri rejected dialogue in the current security situation, reiterated his support for LAF Com [...]
2008-05-13 21:08:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE50839OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: WELCOMING JANEZ
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the May 15, 2008 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States joins other delegations in offering our sincere congratulations to Janez Lenarcic on his selection as ODIHR,s [...]
2008-05-13 21:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM OSCE
08STATE5085INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL ENVOY GAMBARI'S UNSC
[...] SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: Special Advisor on Burma Ibrahim Gambari is scheduled to report to the UN Security Council on the situation of the "good offices" mission to Burma during informal consultations of the Security Council on Thursday, January 17. USUN is instructed to draw from the po [...]
2008-01-16 20:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNSC BM
08STATE50850OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON CONDUCT OF
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the May 15 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States congratulates the people of Serbia for the conduct of the May 11 parliamentary and local elections in Serbia. For the third [...]
2008-05-13 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PGOV SR
08STATE50902DRAFT UNSC RESOLUTION CONDEMNING VIOLENCE IN
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to urgently share the draft resolution in para 2 below with the French Mission, and other UNSC members at USUN's discretion, with a view towards spurring Council action on the Hizballah-initiated violence in Lebanon which began on May 8. De [...]
2008-05-14 01:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC SY LE PREL PBTS PTER
08STATE50955BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of riot control equipment to Trinidad and Tobago. Post is requested to complete this Blue La [...]
2008-05-14 11:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TD
08STATE51038BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050052052 for the export of F-16 spare parts to Pakistan via the UAE. Embassy is requested [...]
2008-05-14 13:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TC
08STATE51042BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050056771 for the export of C-130 spare parts to Malaysia. Embassy is requested to complete [...]
2008-05-14 13:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY
08STATE51207REQUEST FOR VIGILANCE REGARDING BANK MELLI BRANCH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------- 2. (S) The United States has information that Bank Melli may be seeking to establish a branch in Pakistan. UNSCR 1803 named Bank Melli as a bank of particular concern and called upon all states [...]
2008-05-14 15:17:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN ETTC GM GR IR KNNP MNUC XG XT ZL ZS
08STATE51210FSN RELIEF FUND: REPLENISHMENT NEEDED TO ASSIST
[...] As a result of the devastation in Burma, our colleagues in and around Rangoon are in urgent need of your donations to provide support for their families. The Foreign Service National (FSN) Emergency Relief Fund has been overwhelmed by recent requests for assistance, and is rapidly being deplet [...]
2008-05-14 15:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT KSEP AFIN APER
08STATE51212OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO OSCE HEAD OF
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the May 15, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomes Ambassador Djikic back to the Permanent Council and thanks him for his comprehensive report on the OS [...]
2008-05-14 15:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE TX
08STATE51285OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON DRAFT
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the May 15, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States shares the concern of the Representative of Freedom Miklos Haraszti as he expressed in a May 13th press releas [...]
2008-05-14 16:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKG OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL
08STATE51293TRAVEL ALERT - ZIMBABWE
[...] This Travel Alert is being issued to update U.S. citizens on safety and security concerns throughout Zimbabwe due to ongoing political instability following the March 29 national elections, and recommends deferral of non-essential travel to Zimbabwe at this time. This supersedes the Travel A [...]
2008-05-14 17:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC ZI
08STATE51356KUDOS TO CONSULATE GENERAL JEDDAH FOLLOWING OIC
[...] Special Envoy (SE) to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber wishes to express his strong appreciation to all American Direct Hire and Locally Employed Staff at Consulate General Jeddah. He received extraordinary support during his April 24-25 visit to Jeddah to meet with [...]
2008-05-14 18:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIC
08STATE51358KUDOS TO EMBASSY DAKAR FOLLOWING OIC SE CUMBER'S
[...] Special Envoy (SE) to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber wishes to express his sincere appreciation for the efforts and support of the American Direct Hire and Locally Employed Staff at Embassy Dakar during his April 21-23 visit. 2. SE Cumber was very pleased and i [...]
2008-05-14 18:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIC
08STATE51359KUDOS TO EMBASSY KUWAIT FOLLOWING OIC SE CUMBER,S
[...] Special Envoy (SE) to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber wishes to express his sincere appreciation for the efforts and support of the American Direct Hire and Locally Employed Staff at Embassy Kuwait during his April 27-28 visit. 2. SE Cumber is appreciative of a [...]
2008-05-14 18:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIC
08STATE51360KUDOS TO EMBASSY DOHA FOLLOWING SE CUMBER'S VISIT
[...] Special Envoy (SE) to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber wishes to express his sincere appreciation for the efforts and support of the American Direct Hire and Locally Employed Staff at Embassy Doha during his April 28-29 visit to Qatar. 2. SE Cumber is appreciati [...]
2008-05-14 18:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIC
08STATE51361KUDOS TO EMBASSY MANAMA FOLLOWING OIC SE CUMBER,S
[...] Special Envoy (SE) to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber wishes to express his sincere appreciation for the efforts and support of the American Direct Hire and Locally Employed Staff at Embassy Manama during his April 26-27 visit to Bahrain. 2. SE Cumber would lik [...]
2008-05-14 18:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIC
08STATE51362KUDOS TO EMBASSY RIYADH FOLLOWING OIC SE CUMBER'S
[...] Special Envoy (SE) to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber wishes to express his sincere appreciation for the efforts and support of the American and Locally Employed Staff at Embassy Riyadh during his April 25-26 visit. 2. SE Cumber is appreciative of all of the eff [...]
2008-05-14 18:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIC
08STATE51535MEETING ON JAPAN'S RICE STOCKS
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see para 4. This cable supersedes guidance provided in reftel. 2. (SBU) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator Yost met with Embassy of Japan Economic Minister and Acting DCM Yokoi on May 14, 2008 to d [...]
2008-05-14 23:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR EAID JA
08STATE51536FOLLOW-UP MAY 21 - DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN
[...] (U) This is an action message; see paras 3-9. 2. (SBU) Per reftels, Embassies have been asked to undertake activities and encourage host governments and NGOs to undertake activities for a day of solidarity with the Cuban people on May 21. For post information only, President Bush is expec [...]
2008-05-15 00:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PHUM PREL KPAO SOCI CU
08STATE51547MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports Interior Minister Aridi announced the reversal of the decisions to fire the airport security chief and to declare Hizballah's fiber optics network illegal after a five-hour meeting. The Lebanon desk comments this was expected, and is a tactical move to show flexi [...]
2008-05-15 02:48:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE5157RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of January 16, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed below. LAST NAME: Elgad FIRST NAME: Rotem Rafael GENDER: Male DOB: 30 October 1975 RANK/SERVICE: Major [...]
2008-01-16 21:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM ASEC IS WE KPAL MASS MARR
08STATE51671VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: GEORGIAN UNGA IDP AND
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to vote in support of UN General Assembly Agenda Item 16 resolution on the "Status of Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees from Abkhazia, Georgia," in para 2 below, which is scheduled for a vote on May 15. 2. (U) Begin resolution: [...]
2008-05-15 13:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PHUM GE
08STATE51795VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: GEORGIAN UNGA IDP AND
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to vote in support of UN General Assembly Agenda Item 16 resolution on the "Status of Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees from Abkhazia, Georgia," in para 2 below, which is scheduled for a vote on May 15. 2. (U) Begin resolution: [...]
2008-05-15 16:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PHUM GE
08STATE5189PARTICIPANTS FOR ILEA LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of January 16, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. Name: Shemsu Jemal Sirur Rank: Deputy Commander Organization: Dire Dawa Police Commission Current [...]
2008-01-16 22:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM SNAR ET
08STATE51961KUDOS TO CONSULATE GENERAL DUBAI FOLLOWING OIC
[...] Special Envoy (SE) to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber wishes to express his sincere appreciation for the efforts and support of the American and Locally Employed Staff at Consulate General Dubai during his April 30-May 1 visit. 2. SE Cumber is appreciative of a [...]
2008-05-15 19:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIC
08STATE51962KUDOS TO EMBASSY ABU DHABI FOLLOWING OIC SE
[...] Special Envoy (SE) to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber wishes to express his sincere appreciation for the efforts and support of the American and Locally Employed Staff at Embassy Abu Dhabi during his April 30 visit. 2. SE Cumber is appreciative of all of the ef [...]
2008-05-15 19:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIC
08STATE51968KUDOS TO EMBASSY ISLAMABAD FOLLOWING OIC SE'S
[...] Special Envoy (SE) to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber wishes to express his sincere appreciation for the efforts and support of the Direct Hire American and Locally Employed Staff at Embassy Islamabad during his May 1-May 3 visit. 2. SE Cumber is appreciative o [...]
2008-05-15 19:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPK PREL OIC
08STATE52030CRITICAL EQUIPMENT NEEDS FOR IRAN,S NEW IR-2
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 11. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVES: To encourage Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Participating Governments (PGs) to conduct outreach to manufacturers, law enforcement, and customs officials within their countries [...]
2008-05-15 21:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP TRGY PREL PARM IR MNUC AORC IAEA UNSC
08STATE52036TRAVEL ALERT - CHINA
[...] (U) This Travel Alert advises American citizens that a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China's eastern Sichuan province on May 12. Due to rescue and relief operations, damage to infrastructure throughout the area, and the continuing potential for aftershocks, U.S. citizens are urged to defer [...]
2008-05-15 22:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CN
08STATE52042KOSOVO: RESPONSE TO UNSYG ON UNMIK TRANSITION
[...] (C) This is an action request for a demarche to UN SYG Ban Ki-moon in response to reftel request for guidance. See paragraphs 4 and 5. 2. (C) The objective of this demarche is to underscore to UNSYG that the Quint is unified in its position that UNMIK must reconfigure after June 15, that [...]
2008-05-15 22:40:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUNSC PREL PGOV UNMIK KO YI
08STATE52061LEBANON: BUILDING ON ARAB LEAGUE EFFORTS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. Posts should draw from the background in paragraphs 5-11 when making this demarche. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Arab League mediation has arrested Lebanon's descent into renewed civil war. However, the calm is fragile, the Hizballah [...]
2008-05-16 01:16:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL LE SY IR
08STATE521FORMAL INVITATION FROM SECRETARY RICE
[...] Action Requests: Ambassador or appropriate senior embassy official is requested to deliver the text in paragraph eight as a letter from Secretary Rice to either the host government's SIPDIS foreign minister or, if known, the host government's designated Minister-level head of official de [...]
2008-01-03 17:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG SENV TRGY EPET EAID SOCI KSCA
08STATE52144MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Lebanese leaders will leave Beirut at 1530 local time in separate planes; a third plane will transport journalists. The delegations are expected to arrive in Doha in the evening. Formal discussions will begin May 17 and will address government composition and the electoral law. Hizb [...]
2008-05-16 12:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE52312(S) REQUESTING THAT THE GOU PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Kyiv please see paragraph 5. 2. (S//REL UKRAINE) Background: Since September 2004, the United States has discussed with Ukrainian authorities information indicating that the Ukrainian firm Yuzhnoye - a company with expertise in missile and space l [...]
2008-05-16 17:38:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC PARM PREL MTCRE MNUC UP IN
08STATE52315BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050102491 for the export of tank components to South Korea. Post is requested to complete th [...]
2008-05-16 17:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KS
08STATE52332BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050102491 for the export of tank components to South Korea. Post is requested to complete th [...]
2008-05-16 17:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KS
08STATE52343BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050103443 for the export of L100 spare parts to the UAE. Post is requested to complete this [...]
2008-05-16 17:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
08STATE52345OSCE: GUIDANCE ON PERMANENT COUNCIL DECISION ON
[...] (SBU) The Department concurs with Post's analysis (reftel) of the potential political costs of opposing the PC draft decision (PC.DD/16/08) on the OSCE-Afghanistan conference, and therefore instructus Post not to block cosensus in support of the conference. Given the potential uncertainties w [...]
2008-05-16 17:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC OSCE AF
08STATE52388BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050077199 for the export of Orion aircraft spare parts to Australia. Embassy is requested t [...]
2008-05-16 17:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AS
08STATE52473INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMIT LISTING PROPOSAL FOR 4
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 4 and 5. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (U) Per ref A, the USG prenotified Security Council members, G-20, and Pakistan of our intention to request the UN 1267 Sanctions Committee to add the names of four operatives of Lashkar e-Tayyiba [...]
2008-05-16 18:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC
08STATE52481(S) NIAG 8064: IRAN SEEKS RUSSIAN-ORIGIN NEUTRON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (S/NF) Washington has information that a Malaysian firm with ties to Iran is seeking Russian-origin neutron generators from the All-Russia Research Institute of Automatics (II) (VNIIA). Neutro [...]
2008-05-16 18:27:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP PARM PREL MNUC IR
08STATE52635ENGAGING GULF STATES ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
[...] (C) This is an action request; please see paragraphs four and five. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) Over the past several years, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, and Qatar (hereafter referred to as the G-4) have significantly increased foreign assistance to a wide range of countries i [...]
2008-05-16 20:36:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID ECIN ECON EFIN EINV PGOV AE KU SA QA
08STATE52693GUIDANCE FOR UNSC DISCUSSION ON BOSNIA AND
[...] USUN should draw on the following points for use during the discussion following the briefing by the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina on May 19. 2. Mr. President: I would like to welcome High Representative Miroslav Lajcak to th [...]
2008-05-16 22:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL BH
08STATE52694DEMARCHE REQUEST TO SECURE CHINESE SUPPORT FOR UN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (SBU) On May 16, 2008, USUN will submit a request to add the names of four operatives of Lashkar e-Tayyiba (LeT) to the Committee's list of individuals and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, [...]
2008-05-16 22:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH EFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC
08STATE52732MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports the parties agreed to form one committee to address the electoral law and another to address the formation of a national unity cabinet in the opening session. The Hizballah-led opposition has not yet agreed to address the question of Hizballah's weapons. March 1 [...]
2008-05-17 15:14:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE52757MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Participants in the first day of negotiations told Embassy Beirut talks focused on the election law. Future Party leader Hariri's advisor, Ghattas Khoury, said that after several hours the committee made "some progress, but it's slow." Transportation Minister Safadi said the Doha dial [...]
2008-05-18 03:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE52764MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Local press report committee members have agreed to adopt the 2005 election law on county-sized districts. Embassy Beirut comments although Acting FM Mitri and DefMin Murr believe a deal on the electoral law is close, many other delegates say the discussions are completely blocked. Po [...]
2008-05-18 13:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE52863BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Posts' assistance in conducting a post-shipment inquiry on license numbers 05-050016544, 05-988470, and 05-990843 for the export of defense hardware to Indon [...]
2008-05-19 12:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC ID SN
08STATE52907MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Druze leader Walid Jumblatt says March 14 is still waiting to see the Hizballah weapons paper developed by the Qatari PM. Amid shuttle diplomacy, Druze Telecom Minister Hamadeh said the opposition holds too many "hidden" cards, adding "we can't reward violence with a political victory. [...]
2008-05-19 12:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE53071SECRETARY GENERAL BAN'S TRIP TO BURMA
[...] (C) ACTION REQUEST: During a scheduled meeting with Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on May 19, USUN is asked to stress our support for Ban's announced trip to Burma later this week and to strongly recommend that he not only push to see senior members of the Regime and visit UN operations in affe [...]
2008-05-19 16:13:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNSC BM
08STATE53081EFFORTS TO EVADE TAIWAN'S EXPORT CONTROL
[...] This is an action request. AIT Taipei, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: In light of our extensive cooperation with Taiwan under the export control "Gameplan," we want to alert Taiwan authorities to efforts by Johann Mair to circumvent Taiwan's export controls. Specifically, in [...]
2008-05-19 16:32:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL TW CH IR
08STATE53182BURMA - NEXT STEPS ON HUMANITARIAN RELIEF
[...] (U) This is an action message requesting the Mission to meet with senior UN officials to follow up on Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's meeting with donor, ASEAN and Security Council Permanent Representatives on May 14 to request recommendations for further UN engagement in and with Burma. [...]
2008-05-19 18:34:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL BM UN
08STATE53211IRAQI SOFA NEGOTIATING TEAM ON FACT-FINDING VISIT
[...] (SBU) Following several months of negotiations on a Status of Forces Agreement between Iraq and the United States, the Iraqi negotiators have decided to visit several countries with similar bi-lateral agreements with the United States already in place. Posts are requested to support the visit [...]
2008-05-19 19:10:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNGM IZ JA KS KTIA MARR PGOV PREL SN SOFA
08STATE53224PSI: PRESS GUIDANCE AND SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS
[...] This is an action request. Press guidance and action requested is in paragraph 2. Text of a &media announcement8 is in paragraph 3. Talking points are in paragraph 5 below. As described in reftel, the United States is hosting a series of events in Washington on the fifth anniversary of the [...]
2008-05-19 19:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP KSTC OPRC PARM PREL XX
08STATE53286GUIDANCE: CEPMO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 20-22
[...] Washington concurs with positions outlined by USNATO in Ref A and reaffirms validity of prior Washington guidance (Ref B) concerning selection of CEPMO BOD chairman. RICE [...]
2008-05-19 20:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDNATO MARR
08STATE53293MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Media report the Hizballah-led opposition and government disagree on how to proceed with negotiations. Negotiators suspended discussions on the electoral law in order to focus first on electing a president, but Hizballah presented a counter proposal to negotiate on cabinet formation an [...]
2008-05-19 20:40:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE53303IRANIAN COMPANY INTEREST IN PROCURING VACUUM
[...] This is an action request. Embassy Pretoria, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: The USG has information that as of mid-February 2008, Iran-based Sabalan Company was provided with technical specifications for a possible South African-origin VGT-1200-1200 high temperature vacuum f [...]
2008-05-19 20:54:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL SF IR
08STATE53343TRAVEL WARNING - LEBANON
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on security threats and ongoing political violence in Lebanon, and informs U.S. citizens of current safety and security concerns. The Department of State continues to urge that Americans avoid all travel to Lebanon and that American citizens in Lebanon [...]
2008-05-19 22:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC LE
08STATE53419HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the members of the Iraq Security Forces listed below. If, at any time, Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to be cred [...]
2008-05-20 12:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE53560BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050074880 for the export of Bell 212 helicopter spare parts to Thailand. Embassy is requeste [...]
2008-05-20 15:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE53566TRAVEL WARNING - SOMALIA
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on the unsettled security situation in Somalia and continues to urge American citizens not to travel to the country. This supersedes the Travel Warning of November 13, 2007. 2. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Somal [...]
2008-05-20 15:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC KPAO PTER AF PREL KE
08STATE53568BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050084573 for the export of AVOX systems crew oxygen mask parts to Malaysia via Hong Kong. [...]
2008-05-20 15:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC HK
08STATE53815MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Media report Qatari-led mediators gave Lebanese political leaders until May 21 to respond to two proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis between the governing March 14 coalition and the Hizballah-led opposition. According to post, both proposals support the election [...]
2008-05-20 19:49:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE53868COUNTERPROLIFERATION TASK FORCE FOLLOW UP: EXPORT
[...] (SBU) Post is requested to deliver the letter in paragraph three to Director, International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yacoub al Hosani. End action request. ---------- OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (SBU) Post should achieve the following objectives: -- Thank UAE officia [...]
2008-05-20 20:29:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL MNUC XB ZP ZO AE
08STATE53921RESPONSE TO REQUEST HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of May 13, 2008 it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below: COL Nadav Padan Current IDF Attache in Washington, D.C. Israel Defense Forces Date/Place of Birth: Sep [...]
2008-05-20 21:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIS MARR MASS PHUM
08STATE53922U/S JEFFERY AND ITALIAN ENI CEO SCARONI DISCUSS
[...] (C) Summary. Under Secretary Reuben Jeffery met with Italian energy firm Eni's CEO Paolo Scaroni on May 6 in Washington. Scaroni came to Washington seeking U.S. views on Eni's activities in Iran and to discuss its growing relationship with Russia's Gazprom. U/S Jeffery pushed back hard when [...]
2008-05-20 21:05:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ETTC EFIN EUN LY AG TU RS IR IT
08STATE53934KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] (U) This cable responds to the guidance request in reftel for Department of State-funded training. 2. (SBU) The Department of State has vetted the nominees in reftels and possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights as of May 19, 2008. Please note that if Post subsequ [...]
2008-05-20 21:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID MASS PGOV PHUM PINR PREL KV
08STATE53968A/S BOUCHER'S TRIP TO ASHGABAT: DEMOCRACY AND
[...] Action request. See paragraph 2. 2. In advance of Assistant Secretary Boucher's visit to Turkmenistan next week, post is instructed to deliver to the Government of Turkmenistan the non-paper in para 3, which outlines some of the democracy and human rights points that Assistant Secretary B [...]
2008-05-20 22:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV PHUM PREL TX
08STATE53972ENLISTING AUSTRALIA TO SOLICIT ASSISTANCE PLEDGES
[...] (U) In the lead-up to the June 12 Paris Support Conference for Afghanistan, the U.S. Government will be engaging emerging donors to present U.S. objectives for the conference and encourage participation and financial pledging (Ref A) . At a meeting on Afghanistan in Ottawa last month, Australi [...]
2008-05-20 22:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV PREL
08STATE53984VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
[...] (U) This is an action request. This cable contains voting instructions for the May 21 election of Member States to the UN Human Rights Council. 2. (U) There are nineteen announced candidates for fifteen seats divided among five regions. The voting is by secret ballot. Votes will be cast b [...]
2008-05-20 23:49:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM UNGA
08STATE5422(U) SAMARRA TRIBES (C-IA8-00042)
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE VERY INTERESTED IN DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE POSITIONS, AFFILIATIONS AND DYNAMICS OF TRIBAL LEADERS IN SAMARRA. IN-DEPTH REPORTING ON SIMILAR ISSUES IN AL ANBAR ALLOWED ANALYSTS TO PROVIDE POLICYMAKERS VALUABLE INSIGHTS REGARDING WAYS TO INFLUENCE TRIBAL LEA [...]
2008-01-17 16:51:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR IZ
08STATE54231US-CHINA DISCUSSIONS ON COOPERATION IN ASIAN REGIONAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 1 in Washington, China MFA Asia Department Deputy Director-General (DDG) Yang Yanyi participated in broad-ranging discussions with U.S. officials on U.S.-China cooperation in Asian regional organizations. China sees the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) as useful, particularly i [...]
2008-05-21 15:31:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL CH ASEAN ARF APEC XB
08STATE5439(S) IRANIAN MISSILE ENTITY INTEREST IN PURCHASING
[...] This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background and Purpose: The U.S. has information indicating that as of early December 2007, Iran's primary solid-fueled ballistic missile entity, the Shahid Bakeri Industrial Group (SBIG),had plans to purchase a [...]
2008-01-17 17:13:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL GM IR
08STATE54504SOUTHERN CONE COM CONFERENCE: OES REPSONSES TO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: This cable contains OES' responses to Southern Cone Ambassadors' requests in reftel for more information on OPIC's energy investment fund and the Latin America Energy Initiative; for more public diplomacy materials on biofuels, specifically on the time frame for second generat [...]
2008-05-21 19:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV KPAO BR CI PA PE UY
08STATE5452RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of January 15, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the members of the Presidential Guard listed in the referenced cables. 2. Post is permitted to provide the following statement [...]
2008-01-17 17:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM ASEC IS WE KPAL MASS MARR
08STATE54639APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE MAY 26-27
[...] (U) Classified by William Lucas, Office Director, EUR/ERA. Reason: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 27. 3. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold their next General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting in Brussels on May 26-27. [...]
2008-05-21 22:01:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEUN PHUM PREL PGOV ZL IR IZ IS SY LE SO
08STATE54642NEPAL -- GUIDANCE FOR MAY 22 SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] The Department requests that USUN draw on the following points during the discussion of the UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) in the Security Council on May 22. 2. Begin Points: I would like to join with the Secretary General in thanking Special Representative Ian Martin and his entire staff. [...]
2008-05-21 22:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL UNMIN NE
08STATE54663MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Hizballah has begun to dismantle its tent city surrounding the government complex at the Grand Serail, while Lebanese Armed Forces remove roadblocks around Beirut, media report. (Ops/Embassy Beirut e-mail, NOWLebanon.com) 2. (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports Hizballah leader Nasrallah [...]
2008-05-21 23:36:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE54671Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic
[...] (C) The following guidance is provided to the U.S. delegation participating in the HCOC Annual Meeting, in Vienna, on May 29-30, 2008. 2. (C) BEGIN GUIDANCE: In discussing HCOC Annual Meeting agenda items, the delegation should seek HCOC outcomes that are consistent with U.S. foreign [...]
2008-05-22 00:18:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMTCRE PARM MNUC KSCA TSPA ETTC
08STATE54685TRAVEL ALERT - SOUTH AFRICA
[...] This Travel Alert advises American citizens of an increase in violent attacks on foreigners, particularly refugees or immigrants from other African nations. American citizens in South Africa are urged to monitor media reports and to avoid areas where attacks may be likely to occur. This Trav [...]
2008-05-22 02:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC SF
08STATE54797IRAN SANCTIONS ACT: PLANS FOR NEW TURKISH DEAL ON
[...] (U) This is an action message; please see paragraphs 3 and 4 below. 2. (SBU) Washington thanks post for its reporting on Turkey's plans to develop Iranian South Pars gas for Turkish and European consumption. On the margins of the April 17 Economic Partnership Commission with Turkey, EEB DA [...]
2008-05-22 13:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETTC IR PREL TU
08STATE5491SUDAN: RESPONSE TO DUTCH QUESTIONS CONCERNING
[...] (SBU) The United States welcomes The Netherlands, willingness to providing training to Joint Integrated Units (JIU),as well as financial support for airlift. (Reftel a) We recognize Khartoum,s historic opposition to military support from the international community. The recent agreement betw [...]
2008-01-17 18:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL SU NL
08STATE54920BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests AIT Taipei's and Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 05-050103333 for the export of defense hardware to Taiwan. It is requested t [...]
2008-05-22 16:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA TW
08STATE54978LEAHY VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of May 22, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officer listed below: POGIBA, YURI, COL Unit: Special Forces Alpha Unit, State Committee on National Security, Kyrgyz Re [...]
2008-05-22 17:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KG
08STATE551782007 UN VOTING REPORT
[...] The Department's annual Voting Practices in the United Nations report (2007) is complete and will be distributed soon to posts. The Department wishes to use the release of the report to convey to UN member states that a country's voting record at the United Nations is relevant to its bilater [...]
2008-05-22 20:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UNSC UNGA
08STATE55212MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Qatari PM Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani, Arab League Secretary General Moussa, EU High Representative Solana, and the foreign ministers of France, Spain, and Italy plan to attend the election and LAF General Sleiman's inauguration, according [...]
2008-05-22 21:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE55232DEMARCHE REQUEST TO MOVE ENGINEERS FROM UNMIS TO
[...] PURPOSE: This is an action request. The Department asks Embassies Islamabad and Cairo to demarche host governments at the highest appropriate level to support the United Nations' request that an appropriate number of engineers currently deployed by Pakistan and Egypt for the United Nations M [...]
2008-05-22 21:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO SU
08STATE55234(S) POTENTIAL SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE DELIVERY TO
[...] (S) Summary: Russia is planning to ship SA-24 (Igla-S) air defense equipment to Syria in late May. Despite repeated assurances to the U.S. beginning in 2005 that Russia would only provide Syria with vehicle-mounted systems, we have reason to be concerned that Russia may provide man-portable [...]
2008-05-22 22:03:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL MASS ETTC RS SY
08STATE55239DEMARCHE REQUEST: USG CONCERNS ON ISO SOCIAL
[...] Department requests Post approach host government officials to underscore serious USG concerns with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) draft standard on social responsibility (ISO 26000). As USG concerns are extremely broad, Post is requested to engage not only host gov [...]
2008-05-22 22:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO ECON
08STATE55375ORAL MESSAGE URGING FM KOUCHNER TO ATTEND
[...] (C) This is an action request: see para 4, below. 2. (C) Per reftel State 43799, Sweden is hosting the International Compact with Iraq (ICI) Ministerial Meeting in Stockholm on May 29. The Swedish Foreign Minister of State has requested USG support for Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt's [...]
2008-05-23 13:36:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID FR IZ SW EUN
08STATE55385DEMOCRACY STRATEGY AND GOALS: OMAN
[...] (SBU) The Department approves Embassy Muscat,s proposed democracy strategy for the next twelve to eighteen months as discussed on May 6 via video conference. This cable summarizes the new strategy, which is an update to Embassy Muscat,s previous democracy strategy (ref A). ---------------- [...]
2008-05-23 13:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEAID PHUM SCUL PGOV PREL MU
08STATE55468BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050077970 for the export of C-130 aircraft and S-61 helicopter spare parts to Denmark. Emba [...]
2008-05-23 14:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC DA
08STATE55497ITALIAN MACHINE TOOLS SOLD TO IRANIAN CLIENTS VIA
[...] This is an action request. Embassy Rome, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: The U.S. has information that the Italian machine tool manufacturer, CMS Industries, sold computer numerical controlled (CNC) processing machines to clients in Iran. Specifically, CMS Industries sold to [...]
2008-05-23 15:10:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IT IR
08STATE555082008 AUTOMATED MUTUAL-ASSISTANCE VESSEL RESCUE (AMVER) AWARDS
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 2 and 10. 2. Posts in or responsible for the following countries/entities are requested to assist in the annual presentation of awards to owners of vessels participating in the U.S. Coast Guard's Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMV [...]
2008-05-23 15:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT ECON ETRD ELTN ATRN PREL
08STATE55587U.S. AND RUSSIA LAUNCH ECONOMIC DIALOGUE
[...] (SBU) Summary: In its first formal meeting, the U.S.-Russia Economic Dialogue reviewed areas of mutual interest on investment, trade and energy. U/S Jeffery and First DFM Denisov fostered a warm and informative exchange of views on such topics as open investment, sovereign wealth funds, and e [...]
2008-05-23 17:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ENRG ETRD PREL RS
08STATE55618BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050101974 for the export of a Bell UH-1H helicopter to South Africa. Post is requested to co [...]
2008-05-23 18:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SF
08STATE55838COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: A/S HILL TO BEIJING,
[...] Department requests country clearance for EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill and his delegation, listed in para 3, to travel to Beijing and Moscow from May 27-31 for consultations related to the Six-Party Talks. 2. Please arrange accommodations in Beijing and Moscow with beginning [...]
2008-05-23 21:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC CN JA KN RS
08STATE5584FOLLOW-UP: BANK MELLI ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE A
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) In November, REF A cautioned that Iran's Bank Melli has reached an agreement in principle to purchase a Turkish bank. Other recent press reports have noted that Iran is actively working to expand [...]
2008-01-17 20:48:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP MNUC IR GM UK FR TU EFIN ETTC
08STATE55841MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (C) CODEL Rahall (D-WV) plans to attend parliamentary events in Beirut May 25 and expects to meet with LAF General Sleiman. Other delegation members include Darrell Issa (R-CA),Ray Lahood (R-IL),Charles Melancon (D-LA),John Linder (R-GA),and Jack Kingston(R-GA). (Ops/H e- mail) ---- [...]
2008-05-23 21:50:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE55850REPLY : ESTONIA ON ARAB LEAGUE SUPPORT FOR LEBANON
[...] (SBU) The Department appreciates Post's inquiry as to how best to encourage the Estonian MFA to increase its engagement in the Middle East, in particular in Lebanon and Syria. Estonia's prior work in Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova and Kosovo provides it with excellent credentials to promote democr [...]
2008-05-23 21:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL SY EU LE EN
08STATE55851JUNE 16-18 TIFA MEETINGS - DRAFT AGENDA
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 7, 8 and 9. 2. The US-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement is our main vehicle for engaging the Central Asian countries on trade issues. In reftel B we asked posts to deliver a letter from USTR on planning for this year,s T [...]
2008-05-23 21:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EFIN ECON PREL TI
08STATE55858IRAQI SOFA NEGOTIATOR VISIT - BACKGROUND
[...] (U) This is a joint Department of State-Department of Defense cable. 2. (S) The Status of Forces Agreement being negotiated with Iraq is intended to be an enduring document similar to SOFAs the United States has with other countries: setting the "rules of the road" whenever U.S. forces are [...]
2008-05-23 22:18:00Secretary of StateSECRETGM IZ JA KS KTIA MARR PGOV PREL SN SOFA
08STATE55861LIFTING OF TRAVEL WARNING: INDONESIA
[...] Effective May 23, 2008, the Department has cancelled the Travel Warning issued for Indonesia. The Department has determined that the current security climate in Indonesia no longer warrants a Travel Warning. 2. Updated information on safety and security in Indonesia can be found via the B [...]
2008-05-23 22:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC ID
08STATE55862TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL URANIUM FROM TUWAITHA
[...] (S/NF) The Government of Iraq (GOI) recently finalized a sales contract with Cameco for the approximately 550 metric tons of natural uranium that was being stored at the Tuwaitha Nuclear Research Center. To facilitate the sale, DOD removed the material from Iraq for onward shipment to Canada. [...]
2008-05-23 22:36:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNCA ENRG IZ KNNP PARM PREL
08STATE55865GUIDANCE ON UN EITI RESOLUTION
[...] (C) Reftel informed the Department that the Executive Director of Azerbaijan's State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) Shahmar Movsumov is seeking vocal support from the U.S. for a UN General Assembly resolution on the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The Department has considered this re [...]
2008-05-23 23:08:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAORC PREL PGOV AJ
08STATE55886GUIDANCE ON UN EITI RESOLUTION
[...] (C) Reftel informed the Department that the Executive Director of Azerbaijan's State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) Shahmar Movsumov is seeking vocal support from the U.S. for a UN General Assembly resolution on the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The Department has considered this re [...]
2008-05-24 01:46:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAORC PREL PGOV AJ
08STATE55887TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL URANIUM FROM TUWAITHA
[...] (S/NF) The Government of Iraq (GOI) recently finalized a sales contract with Cameco for the approximately 550 metric tons of natural uranium that was being stored at the Tuwaitha Nuclear Research Center. To facilitate the sale, DOD removed the material from Iraq for onward shipment to Canada. [...]
2008-05-24 01:47:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNCA ENRG IZ KNNP PARM PREL
08STATE55889IRAQI SOFA NEGOTIATOR VISIT - BACKGROUND
[...] (U) This is a joint Department of State-Department of Defense cable. 2. (S) The Status of Forces Agreement being negotiated with Iraq is intended to be an enduring document similar to SOFAs the United States has with other countries: setting the "rules of the road" whenever U.S. forces are [...]
2008-05-24 01:50:00Secretary of StateSECRETGM IZ JA KS KTIA MARR PGOV PREL SN SOFA
08STATE55891JUNE 16-18 TIFA MEETINGS - DRAFT AGENDA
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 7, 8 and 9. 2. The US-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement is our main vehicle for engaging the Central Asian countries on trade issues. In reftel B we asked posts to deliver a letter from USTR on planning for this year,s T [...]
2008-05-24 01:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EFIN ECON PREL TI
08STATE55892REPLY : ESTONIA ON ARAB LEAGUE SUPPORT FOR LEBANON
[...] (SBU) The Department appreciates Post's inquiry as to how best to encourage the Estonian MFA to increase its engagement in the Middle East, in particular in Lebanon and Syria. Estonia's prior work in Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova and Kosovo provides it with excellent credentials to promote democr [...]
2008-05-24 01:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL SY EU LE EN
08STATE559FORMAL INVITATION FROM SECRETARY RICE FOR NON-MEM
[...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 11 as a letter from Secretary Rice to either the host government's foreign SIPDIS minister or, if known, the host government's designated Minister- [...]
2008-01-03 18:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG SENV TRGY EPET EAID SOCI KSCA KGHG KPAO
08STATE55955AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN CONSULTATIONS ON A DRAFT
[...] PURPOSE: This is an action request. The Department authorizes USUN to begin consultations with the United Kingdom and France and subsequently the other Security Council member states on the following draft UN Security Council Presidential Statement on recent violence in Abyei: The Secu [...]
2008-05-25 17:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO SU
08STATE55964MGBMO1: BURMA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-25 20:47:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT BM
08STATE55965MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Parliament elected Michel Sleiman president, with 118 votes cast in his favor, Embassy Beirut confirms. Six MPs cast blank ballots. Media report the three remaining ballots included a symbolic vote for Rafiq Hariri and "all the martyred MPs." (Ops/Embassy Beirut e- mail, AFP) 2. [...]
2008-05-25 22:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE55967MGBMO1: BURMA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) Most countries said they would withhold further pledges pending greater access. China pledged $10 million, Cambodia pledged $250,000, and the Philippines pledged $150,000. (Ops/Embassy Rangoon telcon) --------------------------------------------- -- REGIME, DONORS FOCUSED ON DIFFERE [...]
2008-05-25 23:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT BM
08STATE56172BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050104476 for the export of rifles to Russia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern ch [...]
2008-05-27 13:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RU
08STATE563FORMAL INVITATION FROM SECRETARY RICE FOR NON-MEM
[...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 11 as a letter from Secretary Rice to either the host government's foreign SIPDIS minister or, if known, the host government's designated Minister- [...]
2008-01-03 18:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG SENV TRGY EPET EAID SOCI KSCA KGHG KPAO
08STATE56306GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, MAY 28
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing, currently scheduled for May 28. 2. (U) Begin points: -- Mr. President, over the last two months, the United States has been increasingly dismayed about the unp [...]
2008-05-27 16:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE56532ANNOUNCING THE 2009 IRAQ/AFGHANISTAN CYCLE
[...] Last year, our Foreign Service and Civil Service colleagues made their considerable talents available in support of our top foreign policy priorities in Iraq and Afghanistan, as we anticipate happening this year. They responded to our Department's call, and volunteers staffed every position [...]
2008-05-27 20:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER AF IZ
08STATE56560FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE PROPOSED AGENDA
[...] This is an action request. See para 3. 2. BACKGROUND. The Friends of Iraq Conference, hosted by Multi-National Force-Iraq (MNF-I),Government of Iraq (GOI),and U.S. Embassy Baghdad, is set for June 17-19, 2008 at the Armed Forces Officer Club (AFOC),Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Ref [...]
2008-05-27 21:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MARR MOPS OTRA PREL
08STATE5676NEPAL - STATEMENT TO THE COUNCIL ON UNMIN RENEWAL
[...] The Department requests USUN to draw on the points in paragraph 2 during the January 18 debate on the renewal of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN). 2. Begin Points. -- Mr. President, the United States is pleased to support the six-month extension of UNMIN's mandate so that it [...]
2008-01-17 23:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL KDEM NE
08STATE56778AIR KORYO FLIGHT: THANKING TURKEY, CENTRAL ASIAN
[...] (S//REL Recipients) ACTION REQUEST: Posts are requested to approach appropriate-level host nation officials and thank them for their cooperation regarding an Air Koryo flight that was scheduled to transit Central Asian and Turkish airspace en route from North Korea to Syria. The aircraft was [...]
2008-05-28 13:47:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL MNUC
08STATE56861E-PINE POLITICAL DIRECTORS, APRIL 30TH MEETING IN
[...] (C) Summary. Senior U.S., Nordic, and Baltic officials met in Washington D.C. on April 30th for the eleventh Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe (e-PINE) Political Directors' meeting. They agreed: that MAP for Georgia and Ukraine in December is desirable, but may be problematic; that the cu [...]
2008-05-28 15:08:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKNEI PREL EUR BO GG PL RS UP XZ ZB SW NO LG LH IC
08STATE56870OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO MONTENEGRO
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the May 29, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Welcome back, Ambassador Badescu, and thank you for the update. We add our appreciation for the excellent written report you submitted [...]
2008-05-28 15:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PGOV MW
08STATE56959AUTHORIZATION FOR NORTH KOREAN REFUGEE REFERRAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-28 17:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CB KN KS PHUM PREF PREL
08STATE56975OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON ACCESS TO
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the May 29, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States shares the concerns expressed by our Special Representative on Freedom of the Media that Internet users in Kazakhstan and other [...]
2008-05-28 17:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM OSCE KZ
08STATE56979OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO OSCE HEAD OF
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the May 29, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ambassador Pryakhin, welcome back to the Permanent Council and thank you for your comprehensive report on the OSCE,s activities in Tajiki [...]
2008-05-28 17:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL OSCE TJ
08STATE57002INSTRUCTIONS TO USUN TO SUBMIT 3 (2 BAHRAINIS, 1
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3 and 4. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (S/NF) The U.S. on May 9, 2008, prenotified (Ref A) its intent to request that the UN 1267 Sanctions Committee add the names of three individuals, Bahrainis 'Abd al-Rahman Muhammad Jaffa [...]
2008-05-28 18:30:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNEFIN KTFN PREL PTER
08STATE57067MACHINE TOOL PROCUREMENT EFFORTS BY ENTITIES OF
[...] This is an action request. AIT Taipei, please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) Background: On several occasions since February 2005, the U.S. has shared information with Taiwan regarding export activities of proliferation concern by the Taiwan-based firm She Hong Industrial Co. Ltd - also known [...]
2008-05-28 20:08:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL TW CH
08STATE57100DEMARCHE REQUEST: ENGAGE UN ON PLACING
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. Background 2. (SBU) The International Organization for Migration (IOM),which runs the Overseas Processing Entity (OPE) in Baghdad under contract to the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, has requested that IOM caseworkers [...]
2008-05-28 20:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PREL UN IZ
08STATE57134"NO ONE TO TURN TO"-SAVE THE CHILDREN REPORT OF
[...] This is an action request. Department requests USUN to approach appropriate UN Secretariat officials regarding the recent Save the Children UK report, &No One to Turn To,8 which details sexual exploitation and abuse of minors by UN peacekeepers and aid workers in southern Sudan, Cote d,Ivoire, [...]
2008-05-28 23:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO PHUM KCRM HA IV SU
08STATE57532SECRETARY'S 5/19 MEETING WITH SPANISH FM
[...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY: EUR A/S DANIEL FRIED, REASONS; 1.4 (B) AND (D). 2. (U) MAY 19, 2008, 3:00 P.M., SECRETARY'S OFFICE 3. (U) PARTICIPANTS: UNITED STATES ------------- THE SECRETARY EUR A/S DANIEL FRIED PA A/S SEAN MCCORMACK S EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT STEVE BEECROFT EUR ELAINE SAMSON [...]
2008-05-29 18:34:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA PREL PHSA SP LE IR GG
08STATE57572USUN GUIDANCE: SIERRA LEONE DELISTING REQUEST
[...] Department authorizes USUN to support the delisting request submitted by the Government of Sierra Leone (names in para 2) on 1 May 2008 to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1132 (1997) concerning Sierra Leone. These twenty-four individuals were associated with [...]
2008-05-29 19:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC PREL EFIN KTFN PTER UNSC SL
08STATE57679NASA LETTER TO CNSA ON POTENTIAL SPACE AND EARTH
[...] (SBU) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPH 3 BELOW. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND A. FOLLOWING HIS VISIT TO THE PEOPLE,S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) IN SEPTEMBER 2006, THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) ADVISED THE PRESIDENT OF NASA,S DESIRE TO ESTA [...]
2008-05-29 21:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKSCA TPHY TSPA TSPL CH
08STATE57827GUIDANCE: UNSC SESSION CONCERNING RUSSIAN DOWNING
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the points in para 2 below during UNSC consultations on Georgia scheduled for May 30. 2. Begin points: -- UNOMIG's report on the downing of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over Georgian territory offers further troublin [...]
2008-05-30 12:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC GE PBTS PREL RU
08STATE57843BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050105372 for the export of C-130 spare parts to Colombia. Post is requested to comp [...]
2008-05-30 13:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CO
08STATE57869USG COMMENTS ON VORONIN DRAFT SETTLEMENT PACKAGE
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: In an April 14 meeting, President Voronin asked DAS Merkel to review a package of Moldovan proposals meant to serve as the basis for a political settlement with Transnistria. He further requested that the U.S. present this package to the 5 2. DAS Merkel agreed [...]
2008-05-30 13:33:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKCFE MD PBTS PGOV PREL
08STATE57994GUIDANCE: UNSC SESSION CONCERNING RUSSIAN DOWNING
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the points in para 2 below during UNSC consultations on Georgia scheduled for May 30. 2. Begin points: -- UNOMIG's report on the downing of a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over Georgian territory offers evidence of Russi [...]
2008-05-30 15:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC GE PBTS PREL RU
08STATE58067TRAVEL ALERT - HURRICANE SEASON
[...] This Travel Alert is being issued to alert U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. The official Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June through November. This Travel Alert expires November 30, 2008. 2. National We [...]
2008-05-30 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC XL
08STATE58123TRAVEL WARNING - LEBANON
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on security threats and ongoing political violence in Lebanon and informs U.S. citizens of current safety and security concerns. The Department of State continues to urge that Americans avoid all travel to Lebanon. Americans who live and work in Leban [...]
2008-05-30 17:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC LE
08STATE58144TRAVEL ALERT - CHINA
[...] This Travel Alert updates U.S. citizens on the effects of the earthquake that struck China's Sichuan province on May 12. American citizens should avoid the areas of Sichuan province most severely affected by the earthquake and be prepared for travel delays in other parts of the province. Ar [...]
2008-05-30 18:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC CM
08STATE58189VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: UNIIIC EXTENSION RESOLUTION
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to agree to the resolution extending the mandate of the UN International Independent Investigation Commission (UNIIIC) for an additional six months. Should the text of the resolution change prior to adoption, Department requests Post seek f [...]
2008-05-30 19:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PTER LE
08STATE58193(S) SHIPMENT OF MATERIAL TO SYRIAN WEAPONS ENTITY
[...] (S//NF) Posts are requested to approach appropriate-level host nation officials regarding a shipment of steel destined for an end user in Syria that has acted as an intermediary for Syria's weapons programs in the past. Posts may draw from objectives, background, and talking points/non-paper [...]
2008-05-30 19:17:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNIT MNUC PARM PREL SP SY
08STATE58316SENATOR LUGAR'S LETTER TO PRESIDENT BERDIMUHAMEDOV
[...] This is an action request see paragraph 2. 2. Post is requested to pass this letter from Senator Richard Lugar to President Berdimuhamedov to the Foreign Ministry for transmission to the President's office. The original will follow by pouch. 3. Begin text of letter: Dear Mr. Presi [...]
2008-05-30 21:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET PREL AJ TX
08STATE58327BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH EMBASSY AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Compliance Specialist Judd Stitziel from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met February 24-27 with country team and Emirati officials to discuss implementation of the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and other defense trade issues in t [...]
2008-05-30 22:02:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC KOMC OTRA PARM PREL AE
08STATE5835DEPARTMENT REQUESTS POSTS CONSIDER SUPPORTING
[...] Department requests that country team determine whether post has program or discretionary funds which may be used to help defray travel costs, including per diem, for appropriate member(s) of host country,s official delegation, sub national government representatives, or civil society whose p [...]
2008-01-18 15:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY XA
08STATE5837DEPARTMENT REQUESTS POSTS CONSIDER SUPPORTING
[...] Department requests that country team determine whether post has program or discretionary funds which may be used to help defray travel costs, including per diem, for appropriate member(s) of host country,s official delegation, sub national government representatives, or civil society whose p [...]
2008-01-18 15:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY XM
08STATE58446THE WAY FORWARD ON UNMEE
[...] This is an action request. Department requests action addressees in London, Paris, Moscow, and Brussels, to approach host governments, as UN Security Council (UNSC) Members, to discuss our proposed way forward on the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) and a potential follow-on UN pres [...]
2008-05-30 23:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO PBTS ET ER BE FR UK RS
08STATE5863BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on licenses 05-050077526 and 05-050079235 for the export of automatic rifles to Jordan. Post is requested t [...]
2008-01-18 16:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC JO KOMC
08STATE58704REQUEST FOR DEMARCHE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SUDAN
[...] (SBU) PURPOSE: This is an action request. The Department requests Embassy Khartoum to demarche the Government of Sudan (GOS) in order to pressure the GOS to provide freedom of movement for the hybrid United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS). P [...]
2008-06-02 13:10:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC KPKO SU
08STATE58720BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050071677 for the export of F-100 engine aircraft parts to Japan. Embassy is requested to c [...]
2008-06-02 13:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JA
08STATE58721BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050071677 for the export of F-100 engine aircraft parts to Japan. Embassy is requested to c [...]
2008-06-02 13:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JA
08STATE58722BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassies, assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050073566 for the export of Super Tucano aircraft parts to Colombia. Embassies are request [...]
2008-06-02 13:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CO BR
08STATE58723BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050071677 for the export of F-100 engine aircraft parts to Japan. Embassy is requested to c [...]
2008-06-02 13:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JA
08STATE58813BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050071311 for the export of miscellaneous F-4 aircraft spare parts to Japan. Embassy is requ [...]
2008-06-02 15:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JA
08STATE58815BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050059746 for the export of Super Tucano aircraft parts to Colombia. Embassy is requested t [...]
2008-06-02 15:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CO
08STATE58879TRAVEL ALERT - ZIMBABWE
[...] This Travel Alert updates safety and security concerns in Zimbabwe, advises U.S. citizens to consider relocating if necessary to ensure their security during the upcoming election period, and continues to recommend deferral of all non-essential travel to Zimbabwe at this time. This supersede [...]
2008-06-02 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC ZI
08STATE59042BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH EMBASSY AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Compliance Specialist Judd Stitziel from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met February 27-28 with country team and Jordanian officials to discuss implementation of the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and other defense trade issues in [...]
2008-06-02 19:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC OTRA PARM PREL JO
08STATE59132JUNE 2008 SECURITY COUNCIL THEMATIC DEBATE AND
[...] Security Council member states have been invited to participate at a ministerial level in a thematic debate on sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, to be chaired on June 19 by Secretary Rice (reftel A). USUN will introduce and circulate a draft resolution (reftel B) on this topic [...]
2008-06-03 00:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UN UNSC KWMN PHUM
08STATE59137USUN GUIDANCE: TERMINATING RWANDA SANCTIONS
[...] Department authorizes USUN to convey to the Chair of the Security Council Sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 918 (1994) concerning Rwanda and the Permanent Representative of the Mission of Rwanda that the U.S. supports terminating the remaining sanctions monitored by that C [...]
2008-06-03 00:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC PREL EFIN KTFN PTER UNSC RW
08STATE59138CANCELLATION OF TRAVEL WARNING - BURMA
[...] The Travel Warning issued for Burma on May 5, 2008, has been cancelled effective June 3, 2008. 2. The Department of State has lifted the Authorized Departure for Burma due to improvements in safety conditions in the city of Rangoon and most areas of Burma. 3. The Irrawaddy Delta regio [...]
2008-06-03 00:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC BM
08STATE59140KUDOS FOR DEFT HANDLING OF GEORGIA ISSUES IN THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-03 00:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUN GE RU
08STATE59149USG LEVEL OF REPRESENTATION DURING CERTAIN MEMBER
[...] This cable provides guidance on USG level of representation during certain member states' official presentations during the June 3-5 UN Food Security Conference in Rome. 2. The Department understands that Iran, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe will be represented by their heads of state at the Ro [...]
2008-06-03 01:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID IR ZI VE CU
08STATE5935821ST ASEAN - U.S. DIALOGUE MEETING IN SINGAPORE,
[...] Summary and introduction. The 21st ASEAN - U.S. Dialogue meeting took place in Singapore on May 10. The U.S. delegation was led by Ambassador for ASEAN Affairs Scot Marciel, who co-chaired the meeting with Peter Ho, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore. The U. [...]
2008-06-03 15:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECIN ASEAN
08STATE59463READOUT FROM APRIL 29 -IRAQ AND NEIGHBOR RSI SVTC
[...] (S) Summary: S/CT Coordinator Ambassador Dell Dailey hosted an Iraq and Neighbors Regional Strategic Initiative Secure Video Teleconference (SVTC) with U.S. Chiefs of Mission (COMs) from Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Turkey, as well as Embassy Baghdad's Political Military Minister-C [...]
2008-06-03 18:20:00Secretary of StateSECRETPTER PGOV ASEC IZ XF
08STATE59493Travel Alert - Burma
[...] This Travel Alert updates American citizens on safety conditions within Burma. American citizens residing in or traveling to Burma should continue to defer nonessential travel to the Irrawaddy Delta region of the country. The Burmese government has restricted access to this area for all but [...]
2008-06-03 18:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC BM
08STATE5963DEPARTMENT REQUESTS POSTS CONSIDER SUPPORTING
[...] Department requests that country team determine whether post has program or discretionary funds which may be used to STATE 00005963 002 OF 006 SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT REQUESTS POSTS CONSIDER SUPPORTING HOST COUNTRY ATTENDANCE AT WASHINGTON INTERNATION help defray travel costs, including per [...]
2008-01-18 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY XA
08STATE59652OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON MACEDONIA,S
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the June 5, 2008 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States notes with serious concern developments surrounding the June 1st parliamentary election in Macedonia. ODIHR,s p [...]
2008-06-03 21:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE MK
08STATE597062008 ARF Senior Officials Meeting: Making Steps Toward Reform
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials Meeting (ARF SOM) was held May 9 in Singapore. EAP Deputy Assistant Secretary and Ambassador for ASEAN affairs Scot Marciel led the U.S. delegation to exchange views on key regional issues and further efforts to strengthen ARF (May 10 AS [...]
2008-06-03 22:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KNNP PTER MARR EAID SG BM ARF
08STATE59707SEEKING GERMAN SUPPORT ON ENDING RUSSIAN ARMS
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see paragraph 5. SUMMARY 2. (C) U.S. officials have provided briefings to countries on Russian arms sales of concern and asked appropriate officials to raise these sales with Russian officials. German Chancellor Merkel is meeting with Russian Preside [...]
2008-06-03 22:59:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC MASS PARM PREL IR RS GM
08STATE59717INSTRUCTIONS FOR COSTA RICA DRAFT PRST ON ICC
[...] ACTION REQUEST - Costa Rica has circulated the draft text of a Presidential Statement (PRST) in connection with the ICC Prosecutor's report pursuant to UNSCR 1593 on Darfur. USUN should explore with the Costa Ricans and others the option of returning to the text put forward by UKUN last Decemb [...]
2008-06-04 02:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KJUS UNSC SU
08STATE59719INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTION OF THE PGA ON JUNE 4.
[...] (C) Action Requests: (1) The Department instructs USUN to acclamate in the election of former Nicaraguan FM D'Escoto as the President of the 63rd UN General Assembly. (2) Department requests that USUN speak with current UNGA President Kerim and with the WEOG representative (Spain) in advance o [...]
2008-06-04 02:13:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUNGA PREL PGOV
08STATE5979GUIDANCE FOR THE U.S. DELEGATION TO THE INFORMAL
[...] (U) This cable is to provide guidance and instructions for the U.S. delegation to the informal Iraq donors meeting in Naples, Italy on January 23-24, 2008. Reftels give the composition of the delegation. 2. (U) With an eye toward achieving the goals of the International Compact with Iraq, a [...]
2008-01-18 20:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECIN ECON EU UN IT IZ
08STATE5981BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON TAA
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check on a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) for the export of technical data associated with GPS to the United [...]
2008-01-18 20:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UK
08STATE5991RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of January 18, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the members of the Presidential Guard listed in the referenced cables. 2. Post is permitted to provide the following statement [...]
2008-01-18 20:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM ASEC IS WE KPAL MASS MARR
08STATE60043NON-PAPER ON FUTURE OF INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND
[...] (U) This is an action cable. Please see paragraphs 3. 2. (U) Objective: To advance our bilateral discussions with the Russians on the future of the ISTC. Please pass the non-paper at paragraph 3 to the appropriate host government officials. 3. (U) Begin Text Transformation of the I [...]
2008-06-04 17:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL PBIO RS
08STATE60110BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050075038 for the export of F-5 aircraft parts to Thailand. Embassy is requested to complet [...]
2008-06-04 18:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE60117COUNTERTERRORISM FINANCE: UPDATE ON OPPORTUNITY FOR
[...] This is an update of reftel, which invited Embassies Abu Dhabi, Amman, Doha, Kuwait and Riyadh to nominate up to five host country participants each for the June 16-20 Counterterrorism Financial Regulation training course at the FDIC Training Facilities in Arlington, Virginia. 2. We conti [...]
2008-06-04 18:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN PTER ECON EFIN PREL KCRM
08STATE60123ICI ANNUAL REVIEW CONFERENCE - STOCKHOLM, MAY 29,
[...] (U) Posts may draw upon this report as needed in their discussions with host governments about Iraq. 2. (U) Summary: In a meeting that most participants and commentators agreed helped to improve international perceptions of Iraq, eighty-four countries and twelve international organizations [...]
2008-06-04 18:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID IR IZ PGOV PREF PREL SW EUN
08STATE60216DEMARCHE REQUEST: ATTENDANCE AND DONATIONS FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The Department requests action addressees to urge host governments to send high-level representatives to the donors' conference to be held in Vienna June 23 and to contribute generously to the joint appe [...]
2008-06-04 20:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PGOV PREL PHUM LE UNRWA
08STATE60218OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO HIGH
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the June 5 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna in response to the report by the High Representative and EU Special Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Lajcak. Begin text: Mr. Chairman, The United States welcomes [...]
2008-06-04 20:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL OSCE BO
08STATE60219AFGHAN HEROIN PRECURSOR CHEMICALS -- INSTRUCTION FOR
[...] The Department requests that USUN welcome the French draft resolution on chemical precursors of heroin in Afghanistan and express our appreciation to the French for their efforts to address this problem. USUN should support the text of the draft resolution provided by the French, as copied i [...]
2008-06-04 20:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC SNAR PREL AF
08STATE60263PIRATES BEWARE - USUN ON THE JOB: KUDOS ON SOMALI
[...] The Department would like to extend its congratulations and express its gratitude to USUN for its successful effort to achieve a UN Security Council resolution to combat piracy off the Somali coast. USUN's dedication and creativity in negotiating this resolution, which was a high priority for [...]
2008-06-04 21:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL
08STATE60269REPORT OF THE SECOND GNEP STEERING GROUP MEETING
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The Second Steering Group Meeting of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) was held in Jordan on May 14-15, 2008, hosted by the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission and chaired by the United States. The meeting was attended by approximately 105 representatives of 28 countries ( [...]
2008-06-04 22:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY KNNP IAEA
08STATE60282KOSOVO: SUPPORTING UN RECONFIGURATION PLANS
[...] (SBU) This is an action request for USUN. The Department requests that USUN give its support to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's initiative to reconfigure the UN presence in Kosovo. Our support should be made conditional on the understanding that Ban will move forward with all elements of r [...]
2008-06-04 22:46:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUNSC PREL UNMIK KO
08STATE60290COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: SIX-PARTY ECONOMY AND
[...] Department requests country clearance for the following U.S. government officials participating in the Six-Party Talks Economy and Energy Working Group meeting in Seoul and Panmunjom June 10 and 11 respectively. Traveler information is listed in para 2. Please designate a control officer and a [...]
2008-06-04 23:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG OTRA AMGT KNNP MNUC PREL KN KS CH JA RS
08STATE60300NGO COMMITTEE -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACTION ON
[...] World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ). ACTION REQUEST. Action in the NGO Committee on a complaint against the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) has been deferred until tomorrow, June 5. Mission is instructed to continue to use vigorous efforts to seek an outcome favorable to [...]
2008-06-05 00:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UN SOCI NGO
08STATE60393FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE - AWAITING
[...] This is an action request, please see paragraph 2. For Embassy Suva, please coordinate this action with the Kingdom of Tonga only. 2. The June 17-19 Friends of Iraq conference in Abu Dhabi will commence in less than two weeks. Action addressees' host governments have not yet registered fo [...]
2008-06-05 12:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MOPS OTRA PREL IZ
08STATE60442PREVENTING ASSET FLIGHT FROM BANK MELLI IN THE EU3
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (S) The U.S. recently shared information with Pakistan, the EU3 and Israel that Bank Melli may be seeking to establish a branch in Pakistan (REF A). We understand (REF B) [...]
2008-06-05 14:22:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN ETTC KNNP PARM PTER FR UK GM IR
08STATE60525REPORT OF THE SECOND GNEP STEERING GROUP MEETING
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Second Steering Group Meeting of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) was held in Jordan on May 14-15, 2008, hosted by the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission and chaired by the United States. The meeting was attended by approximately 105 representatives of 28 countries ( [...]
2008-06-05 15:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY KNNP IAEA
08STATE60579USUN INSTRUCTIONS: BLOCK SALAME FOCAL POINT
[...] This is an action request. USUN is requested to block the focal point delisting request for Mohamed Ahmad SALAME (SALAMI). SALAME (DOB: 22 Sep 1961; Nationality: Lebanese; Lebanese PPT: 1622263) should continue to be listed subject to the measures imposed by paragraph 4 of UN Security Council [...]
2008-06-05 17:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC PREL EFIN KTFN PTER UNSC LI
08STATE60581VETTING RESPONSE FOR OPDAT FINANCIAL
[...] (U) This cable responds to the guidance request in reftel for OPDAT Financial Investigations Seminar in Zajecar (6/9-10/2008). 2. (SBU) The Department of State has vetted the following individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of May 29, 2008: (A [...]
2008-06-05 17:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM PEL SR
08STATE60586VETTING RESPONSE FOR OPDAT FINANCIAL
[...] (U) This cable responds to the guidance request in reftel for OPDAT Financial Investigations Seminar in Zrenjanin (6/16-17/2008). 2. (SBU) The Department of State has vetted the following individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of June 2, 2008: (1 [...]
2008-06-05 17:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM PREL SR
08STATE6064BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050081292 for the export of rifles to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lant [...]
2008-01-18 21:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC GT KOMC
08STATE6065BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050079235 for the export of rifles to Paraguay. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lante [...]
2008-01-18 21:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PA
08STATE6068BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050076805 for the export of pistols to Thailand. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lant [...]
2008-01-18 21:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE60813UNSCR 1267-INSTRUCTIONS TO USUN TO SUBMIT ONE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3, 4 and 5. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (C) The United States on May 6, 2008 prenotified (Ref A) our intent to request the listing under UNSCR 1267 of the Kuwait-based international Islamic charity Revival of Islamic Heritage [...]
2008-06-05 20:32:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PTER PREL UNSC
08STATE60837DEMARCHE REQUEST TO GAIN GOF SUPPORT FOR THE NATO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 10. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (SBU) Since 2004, the NATO Training Mission-Iraq (NTM-I) has provided a variety of training programs to Iraqi Security Forces to help establish a more secure environment in Iraq. Iraqi Prime Min [...]
2008-06-05 21:24:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALNATO PREL MARR IZ
08STATE60838OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION MEETING: REQUEST FOR EMBASSY
[...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: The OSCE will conduct its annual Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) from September 29 through October 10 in Warsaw. The HDIM is the OSCE's annual review of participating States, implementation of their OSCE commitments to human rights and fundament [...]
2008-06-05 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM OSCE KDEM PREL
08STATE60877GUIDANCE FOR PRESS STATEMENT ON JUNE 13 UNSC
[...] USUN is instructed to circulate the text below with other UNSC members with a view to drawing upon it in the press statement for the June 13 UNSC mid-year review of MNF-I. 2. Begin text: As required by resolution 1790 (2007),members of the Security Council discussed on June 13 the mandat [...]
2008-06-05 23:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS UNSC IZ
08STATE60880USUN PLACE HOLD ON RWANDAN FDLR SUBMISSION AND
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN please see para 2. Embassies Brussels, London, and Paris please see para 3. 2. (S) USUN is requested to place a hold on the names submitted for listing by the Government of Rwanda in S/AC.43/2008/NOTE.13 to the UN Security Council Committee established p [...]
2008-06-05 23:13:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC PREL EFIN KTFN PTER UNSC XA
08STATE60981BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests AIT's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050106202 for the export of F-5 spare parts to Taiwan. AIT is requested to complete this Blue [...]
2008-06-06 12:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TW
08STATE61031FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST LICENSE END-USE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of P-3 Orion aircraft spare parts to Australia. This request was sent over 200 days ago. We request an update from post regarding the status of this case. If post has already r [...]
2008-06-06 13:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AS
08STATE61032FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to the subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of F-16 spare parts to the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF). This request was sent over 120 days ago. We request an update from post regarding the status of this case. If post h [...]
2008-06-06 13:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC BA
08STATE61076BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050081569 for the export of spare aircraft component parts for the T-50, KF-16, F-15K, KT-1, [...]
2008-06-06 14:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KS
08STATE61123ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON BANK MELLAT SEOUL
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (S) The U.S. recently shared information with the ROKG on Bank Mellat Seoul's involvement in Iranian proliferation activities (REF A). The ROK's response (REF B) observed t [...]
2008-06-06 15:05:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN IR KNNP PARM PTER KS IS UK
08STATE61194Walk-in Guidance for 2008: Administrative
[...] (S/NF) Summary: The information in this telegram must be handled with utmost discretion and due diligence. This telegram contains updated guidance and procedures for handling foreign national walk-ins, defectors and asylum seekers at overseas posts. It describes procedures to be followed in re [...]
2008-06-06 16:22:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNASEC CVIS PINR PREF
08STATE61327GUIDANCE TO EMBASSY KAMPALA
[...] Reftel reports a diplomatic note from the Government of Uganda dated May 23, 2008 requesting U.S. support for Uganda's candidacy for non-permanent membership on the UN Security Council for the 2009-2010 term. Post is requested to deliver the diplomatic note in para 2 below. 2. Begin text: [...]
2008-06-06 19:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC UG
08STATE61385COPUOS: GUIDANCE FOR 51ST SESSION OF UN COMMITTEE
[...] FOLLOWING IS GUIDANCE FOR THE 51ST SESSION OF THE UN COMMITTEE ON THE PEACEFUL USES OF OUTER SPACE (COPUOS). THIS GUIDANCE WILL FOCUS ON MATTERS THAT REQUIRE SPECIFIC ACTION BY THE COMMITTEE. USDEL SHOULD DRAW ON DETAILED GUIDANCE IN REFTEL A (SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SUBCOMMITTEE) AND REFTEL [...]
2008-06-06 20:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDTSPA UNPUOS UNGA PARM
08STATE61421(S) POTENTIAL TRANSFER OF HELICOPTER PARTS TO IRAN
[...] (S) Summary: The U.S. has information indicating that the Rome based office of a Swiss firm has been providing Iran with U.S.-origin helicopter parts. Such transfers may be in violation of the company's obligations to the United States and could result in the imposition of sanctions or the co [...]
2008-06-06 21:23:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC MASS PREL IT SZ IR
08STATE61431GUATEMALAN MND POTENTIAL AECA SECTION 3 VIOLATION
[...] Summary: (SBU) Over the last several months, the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) has been working with the Office of Regional Security and Arms Transfers (PM/RSAT) to investigate the apparent unauthorized re-transfer of firearms that had been provided to the [...]
2008-06-06 21:49:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNETTC KOMC GT
08STATE61434BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH EMBASSY AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Compliance Specialists from the Department,s Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met April 9-11 in Guatemala City with USG and Guatemalan officials to discuss implementation of the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and other defense trade issues in Guatem [...]
2008-06-06 22:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC OTRA PARM PREL GT
08STATE61440SEEKING VIEWS ON AN ARF STATEMENT ON REGIONAL
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST for Embassies BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BANGKOK, BEIJING, CANBERRA, HANOI, JAKARTA, KUALA LUMPUR, MANILA, NEW DELHI, OTTAWA, SEOUL, SINGAPORE, TOKYO, USEU BRUSSELS, WELLINGTON (see Para 3). ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) Department requests that posts seek host go [...]
2008-06-06 23:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ARF EAID ASEAN
08STATE61447TWELFTH UN CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
[...] (SBU) The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)'s quadrennial conference took place in Accra, Ghana, April 20-25. On balance, its outcome document, the 221 paragraph Accra Accord represents progress for developed countries and UN reform, and can be used as a reference doc [...]
2008-06-07 00:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON ETRD ECIN EFIN EINV TSPL SMIG PREL ELAB
08STATE6172GUIDANCE FOR JANUARY 21 UNSC OPEN DEBATE ON UNAMI AND
[...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following text in its statement at the January 21 UNSC open debate on UNAMI and MNF-I. 2. Begin text: It is my pleasure to report today on behalf of the Multinational Forces in Iraq (MNF-I),as requested by UN Security Council resolutions 1546, 1637, 17 [...]
2008-01-19 11:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS UNSC IZ
08STATE61842SUDAN/CHAD - URGE SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATING 4
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 2. 2. (C) At the highest level appropriate, USUN and Embassy Paris are requested to urge the French to support the addition of the four names in para 3, including Daoussa DEBY ITNO, to the consolidated asset freeze and travel ban list maintained by the [...]
2008-06-09 17:34:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNETTC PREL EFIN KTFN PTER UNSC SU
08STATE61857BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-09 18:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC IT KOMC MY
08STATE61888U.S. CONTRIBUTION TO THE UN ELECTORAL ASSISTANCE
[...] This is an action request. The Department instructs USUN to deliver the letter in para 2 below to the UN Electoral Assistance Division as soon as possible. No original will follow. A follow-up letter will be supplied once the funds can be formally obligated. The follow-up letter will incl [...]
2008-06-09 18:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM ZI XA ZU
08STATE61918TRAVEL WARNING - COTE D'IVOIRE
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on safety and security concerns in Cote d'Ivoire and continues to urge U.S. citizens to exercise extreme caution while traveling in Cote d'Ivoire. This supersedes the Travel Warning issued December 5, 2007. 2. Cote d'Ivoire continues to experience [...]
2008-06-09 19:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC IV
08STATE62000DEMARCHE REQUEST: ENGAGE GOI ON POST-MNF-I
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C/REL MCF-I, UN, IZ) UNSCR 1546 (2004),which set out the mandate for Multi-National Force-Iraq, most recently renewed by UNSCR 1790 (2007),noted the decision to create a "distinct entity" under unified command of MNF-I, with a ded [...]
2008-06-09 21:23:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNSC IZ
08STATE62006GUIDANCE: CLARIFYING USG POSITION TOWARDS
[...] (U) This is an action request, see para 3. 2. (C) Background: The Alliance of Civilizations (AOC) High Representative Jorge Sampaio sent the U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN a letter on May 9 welcoming "the United States of America as an Observer to the Alliance of Civilizations G [...]
2008-06-09 21:55:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALUN PREL
08STATE62009JUNE 2008 SECURITY COUNCIL THEMATIC DEBATE --
[...] For Embassies Vienna and Monrovia: Please deliver the following letters to Foreign Minister Plassnik of Austria and Foreign Minister King-Akerele of Liberia. No signed originals will be forthcoming. Reftel gives details about the June 19 Security Council thematic debate on sexual violence i [...]
2008-06-09 22:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UN UNSC KWMN PHUM OPDC PREL
08STATE62029DEMARCHE REQUEST: ENGAGE GOI ON POST-MNF-I
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C/REL MCF-I, UN, IZ) UNSCR 1546 (2004),which set out the mandate for Multi-National Force-Iraq, most recently renewed by UNSCR 1790 (2007),noted the decision to create a "distinct entity" under unified command of MNF-I, with a ded [...]
2008-06-09 22:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNSC IZ
08STATE62235BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of power modules to Ukraine via Russia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern chec [...]
2008-06-10 14:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC FI KOMC RS UK UP
08STATE62236BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests AIT Taipei assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of missile components and technical data to Taiwan. AIT Taipei is requested to complet [...]
2008-06-10 14:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC NL TW
08STATE62387MAKTOUM FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURS CONFERENCE
[...] Summary: This is an action message. Please see paragraph 5. Department requests posts, assistance in identifying key host country entrepreneurs under the age of 40 in Arab and Muslim communities in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Department will draw on these names in proposing [...]
2008-06-10 17:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV PREL
08STATE62391MAKTOUM FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURS CONFERENCE
[...] Summary: This is an action message. Please see paragraph 5. Department requests posts, assistance in identifying key host country entrepreneurs under the age of 40 in Arab and Muslim communities in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Department will draw on these names in proposing [...]
2008-06-10 17:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV PREL
08STATE62405MAKTOUM FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURS CONFERENCE
[...] Summary: This is an action message. Please see paragraph 5. Department requests posts, assistance in identifying key host country entrepreneurs under the age of 40 in Arab and Muslim communities in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Department will draw on these names in proposing [...]
2008-06-10 17:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV PREL
08STATE62450APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE JUNE 16-17
[...] (U) Classified by Jeffrey Giauque, Senior Political Officer, EUR/ERA. Reasons: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 24. 3. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold their next General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting in Brussels on Jun [...]
2008-06-10 18:57:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEUN PHUM PREL PGOV ZL ZK IR IZ IS SY LE
08STATE62452Under SECRETARY BURNS DISCUSSES IRAQ, KOSOVO,
[...] (U) PARTICIPANTS: U.S. ---- U/S WILLIAM J. BURNS, P PDAS KURT VOLKER, EUR SUMONA GUHA, SPECIAL ASSISTANT, P H. MARTIN MCDOWELL, EUR/NB DESK (NOTETAKER) SWEDEN ------ CARL BILDT, FOREIGN MINISTER AMBASSADOR JONAS HAFSTROM HAKAN MALMQVIST, DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL, SWEDISH MFA ERIKA F [...]
2008-06-10 19:00:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNSC UNMIK PBTS SENV PINR KO RS
08STATE62585DJIBOUTI: SEEKING UNSC BRIEFING ON
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: Over the last several weeks tensions between Eritrea and Djibouti have risen due to an initial Eritrean military build-up along their shared border and Eritrean military incursions into Djiboutian territory. Djibouti responded with its own military build-up [...]
2008-06-10 21:41:00Secretary of StateSECRETUNSC PREL DJ XA XW
08STATE62588REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON FOREIGN TERRORIST
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 4, 9, and 10. SUMMARY 2. (S/NF) The Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designation of the Palestine Liberation Front (PLF) is subject to a five-year review this year. The Department is collecting and reviewing information about the activi [...]
2008-06-10 22:03:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPTER PGOV ASEC PREL KCRM KJUS IZ SY IS LY
08STATE62605U.S. STATEMENT FOR UNSC INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS ON
[...] This is an action request. USUN may draw from the talking points in para 2 below during UNSC informal consultations on the humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe on June 12. USUN should also draw on these points in speaking to the press after the consultations. 2. Begin talking points: - [...]
2008-06-10 23:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNSC XA ZI
08STATE62620AFGHANISTAN -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNSC RESOLUTION
[...] The Department instructs USUN to vote in favor of and join in co-sponsoring the French-sponsored Security Council resolution on International Cooperation to Prevent Diversion of Chemical Precursors of Heroin for Illicit Use in Afghanistan, during the Security Council meeting on June 11, 2008. [...]
2008-06-11 01:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL SNAR AF
08STATE62746BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy,s assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050081481 for the export of F-5 aircraft spare component parts to Spain. Embassy is requeste [...]
2008-06-11 13:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SP
08STATE62767DEMARCHE REQUEST: INDIA'S ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) India has a longstanding position at the UN against the use of country-specific language in resolutions and it seems they are extending that position to statements issued by the Community of Democracies (C [...]
2008-06-11 13:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PGOV PREL PHUM UNGA IN ZI SF PO CA
08STATE62771BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy,s assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050075365 for the export of CH-47C helicopter spare component parts to the United Arab Emira [...]
2008-06-11 13:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
08STATE63028BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050107086 for the export of firearms to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete this Bl [...]
2008-06-11 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC GT IS
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