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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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09SOFIA397BULGARIA: MFA DESCRIBES "NEGATIVE" RUSSIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-17 10:58:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV RS BU
09SOFIA403BULGARIA'S NEW PARLIAMENT: GERB'S "FLOATING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: With an almost-majority of 48 percent of parliament seats, incoming GERB PM Boyko Borissov believes he can achieve his goals without having to take on a coalition partner. Borissov has opted for a minority government that will negotiate voting majorities for specific legislatio [...]
2009-07-24 11:40:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV BU
09SOFIA404BULGARIA: OUTGOING PM GAMING FOR FIGHT
[...] (C) Summary. On the last day of his four-year administration, outgoing PM Stanishev expressed deep bitterness over his electoral defeat, asserting that he was brought down by dirty politics, as well as his own coalition partners and opponents within his own party. Meeting with the Ambassad [...]
2009-07-24 12:17:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA405BULGARIA/EU: FINAL NAIL IN COFFIN OF OUTGOING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The European Commission released its annual Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) report on Bulgaria's progress in Justice and Home Affairs on July 22, the same day Parliament accepted the resignation of the government of PM Stanishev. As expected, the report blasts the [...]
2009-07-24 12:46:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA407BULGARIA: NEW BULGARIAN GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PM-designate Boyko Borissov formally submitted his cabinet to President Parvanov on July 23, parliamentary approval expected on July 27. The cabinet of 16 (vice 18 in the former government),including two deputy PMs (vice 4) is a nearly even mix of GERB party members and West [...]
2009-07-24 14:48:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BU
09SOFIA408BULGARIA'S NATO COMMITMENTS ON TRACK IN NEW
[...] (C) Post delivered reftel points to incoming Defense Minister Nikolai Mladenov, who stressed the new Bulgarian administration will honor NATO commitments made by the previous government and look for new ways to expand participation. Ambassador McEldowney emphasized the importance of Afghani [...]
2009-07-27 11:11:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA410BULGARIA: PRESIDENT STRESSES CONTINUITY
[...] (C) Summary: In a farewell call with the Ambassador, President Parvanov assured that Bulgaria's new government would keep the country on a Trans-Atlantic trajectory. Bulgaria will uphold its commitments in Afghanistan, while the President himself will increase outreach to Central Asian energ [...]
2009-07-27 15:01:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA416 BULGARIA: NEW PM DOWNBEAT ON ECONOMY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-30 14:51:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALBU ECON PGOV PREL
09SOFIA419BULGARIA: NEW PM DOWNBEAT ON ECONOMY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-31 07:04:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON PREL BU
09SOFIA420NEW HOPE IN BULGARIA'S FIGHT AGAINST ORGANIZED
[...] (S) SUMMARY. In his first days in office, new Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov, asked to see DCM Sutton and representatives of law enforcement agencies at post to seek our advice and stress his determination to make organized crime and corruption his top priority. Aware that he inheri [...]
2009-07-31 11:52:00Embassy SofiaSECRETPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA422BULGARIA: NEW FOREIGN MINISTER SETS NEW COURSE;
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see para 5. 2. (C) New Foreign Minister Rumiana Zheleva invited DCM and POLEC Chief as her first official visitors to the ministry on 7/28, her first full day on the job. During the brief meeting, she emphasized her desire to show the world that B [...]
2009-07-31 14:53:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA423 PROVISIONAL INFORMATION ON BULGARIAN ATTENDANCE FOR 64TH
[...] (SBU) POLEC officers delivered REFTEL points to Antonia Aleksieva at the MFA concerning the upcoming 64th UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) General Debate and requested information regarding Bulgarian participation. Aleksieva regretted that a final list of attendees and the details of th [...]
2009-08-03 11:39:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKSEP OTRA OVIP PREL UNGA
09SOFIA43BULGARIA: PRESIDENT PARVANOV BACKS SOUTH STREAM
[...] (C) Summary: President Parvanov sharply jabbed the government in his annual security address for its lack of a new strategic policy, failure to develop an energy policy, and lack of a clear defense reform package. Parvanov strongly supported both South Stream and Nabucco and called for imm [...]
2009-01-28 08:08:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL
09SOFIA430BULGARIA: OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION MEETING DEMARCHE
[...] (SBU) Post delivered REFTEL points to Rakovski Lashev, Head of Human Rights Unit at the MFA concerning the September 28 to October 9 OSCE Human Dimension Meeting to be held in Warsaw, Poland. Due to the recent change of government, Lashev was unable to confirm who would head the Bulgarian del [...]
2009-08-05 08:27:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBU KDEM OSCE PHUM PREL
09SOFIA439BULGARIA: POSITIVE RESPONSE TO MTCR REQUEST
[...] (C) We delivered reftel to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),urging Bulgarian support, including a presentation, at the upcoming Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Plenary in Rio de Janero, November 9-13th, 2009. Bulgarian MFA Senior Expert for NATO and International Security Directo [...]
2009-08-10 08:59:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA BU
09SOFIA44BULGARIA: NEXT STEPS IN THE DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Defense Minister Tsonev's principal message for his Feb 5 meeting with Secretary Gates is that Bulgaria's strategic future lies in a deepened partnership with the United States and he wants to implement programs now that will ensure that future. In concrete terms, he will talk [...]
2009-01-30 10:30:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR BU
09SOFIA447BULGARIA: UNESCO DIRECTOR-GENERAL ELECTION DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-13 15:26:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDBU UNESCO PREL
09SOFIA448 UPDATE ON BULGARIAN ATTENDANCE FOR 64TH UN GENERAL
[...] (SBU) On August 13 the MFA confirmed that Foreign Minister Rumiana Jeleva will lead the Bulgarian delegation at the 64th UN General Assembly. President Parvanov will not be in attendance. Jeleva is tentatively scheduled to arrive in NYC on September 20th and will depart September 29th. O [...]
2009-08-14 11:30:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKSEP OTRA OVIP PREL UNGA
09SOFIA449BULGARIA: NEW SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT SETS
[...] (C) Summary: In an introductory call with interim Charge, new Speaker of Parliament Tsetska Tsacheva presented an ambitious agenda focused on strengthening rule of law and improving the economic climate. In its first several months in office, Tsacheva's center-right parliamentary minority [...]
2009-08-14 12:58:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA45BULGARIA: PUSHING TRANSPARENCY AT THE SOFIA
[...] (C) Summary: The unprecedented, two-week gas cutoff put a crack in Bulgaria's faith in its Russia-focused energy strategy. The Bulgarians now have a window to tackle issues that have plagued them for years: highly secretive and non-transparent gas supply and transit deals with Gazprom and [...]
2009-01-30 10:58:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA450BULGARIA: PM FOCUSED RULE OF LAW; U.S. PARTNERSHIP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Borissov stressed the importance of U.S. support on rule of law reform in his first meeting with new Charge d,Affaires Ordway, and urged Washington to send top-level law enforcement officials to Bulgaria to help advance his reform agenda. Buoyed by very positive [...]
2009-08-14 14:49:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA457DEMARCHE DELIVERED: AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S CONVICTION
[...] (SBU) On August 17, EmbOffs delivered reftel talking points on the Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) conviction to Ivan Velikov of the Asia, Australia, and Oceania Directorate at the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Velikov agreed with the U.S. position and stated that Bulgaria fully supports th [...]
2009-08-17 15:13:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBM EU HU PGOV PHUM PREL BU
09SOFIA46BULGARIA: INTENSIFIED COUNTER-WMD COOPERATION
[...] (SBU) Summary. Astride traditional smuggling routes linking the Western Balkans, Black Sea, Turkey and Russia, Bulgaria occupies a strategic position on Europe's frontier. The ratification of three major agreements in 2008 (the WMD Agreement, the Second Line of Defense Agreement and the Nu [...]
2009-01-30 12:09:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA469BULGARIA SUPPORTS U.S. APPROACH AT IAEA GENERAL
[...] (C) On 18 August, EmbOffs delivered reftel demarche to Elizabeth Konstantinova and Mariya Dellevska of the Security Policy Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Konstantinova said Bulgaria supports the U.S. position and believes a new IAEA consensus resolution on the Middle Eas [...]
2009-08-20 11:40:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALAORC PARM PREL IAEA KNNP IS EG BU
09SOFIA476BULGARIA SUPPORTS FASTER APPROVAL PROCESS FOR
[...] (SBU) Embassy officials delivered reftel biotech points to new Bulgarian Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Miroslav Naydenov who is fully up to speed on the issue and will attend the September 7 EU Agriculture Ministers Council meeting. Naydenov told us August 21 that Bulgaria will join [...]
2009-08-24 09:14:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EUN TBIO BU
09SOFIA478 BULGARIA: THE INS AND OUTS OF THE ASYLUM PROCESS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: While the Bulgarian government has directed increasing attention to human trafficking and other human rights issues, the plight of asylum seekers remains a serious concern. Asylum and refugee lawyers say Bulgarian authorities are prioritizing the administrative convenience of st [...]
2009-08-25 06:55:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BU
09SOFIA479BULGARIA: INVESTMENT DISPUTES TEST NEW GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) Summary: Several high profile, U.S.-related investment disputes are testing the new government's resolve to turn Bulgaria into a more transparent investment destination. The successful resolution of these cases, many left over from the previous government, will go far in demonstrating [...]
2009-08-25 08:13:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV ENRG BU
09SOFIA483BULGARIA: MLADENOV BRINGS STRATEGIC VISION TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The new government is serious about military reform and cleaning up the MOD. Prime Minister Borisov picked 37-year old Nikolay Mladenov to carry out this task. Mladenov is widely respected for his talent, political savvy and work ethic. His lack of military experience may b [...]
2009-08-26 14:46:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA499BULGARIA: THE FUTURE IS NOW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A month in office, PM Borissov and his team are showing the political will and determination needed to attack endemic corruption, restore public confidence, and conduct a U.S.-friendly foreign and security policy. Not one to let either a good crisis or a good scandal go to waste, [...]
2009-09-03 13:19:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ENRG ECON BU
09SOFIA5BULGARIA: IN DAY THREE OF ENERGY CRISIS,
[...] (C) Summary: Bulgaria is stumbling through day three of a complete gas cut-off without major interruptions of critical services. City dwellers continue to experience reduced heat while two small towns remain completely in the cold. Manufacturing plants continue to shut operations due lack [...]
2009-01-08 12:03:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON PREL PGOV
09SOFIA505BULGARIA: WILL PRESENT ORAL STATEMENT ON KOSOVO AT
[...] (C) In response to reftel demarche MFA spokesperson Ivan Jordanov told us September 4 that Bulgaria will formally register to make an oral statement on Kosovo at the ICJ hearing in December. Bulgaria seeks U.S. and British assistance in preparing the statement. Jordanov requested past U.S. w [...]
2009-09-10 15:05:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA506U.S. FORCE REDUCTIONS IN EUROPE: VIEW FROM BULGARIA
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY. Bulgaria would see a major reduction in U.S. forces in Europe as a sign of U.S. disengagement from European security during a period of growing concern over stability in the Western Balkans, Caucasus and Black Sea region. Partnership with the United States has been the bedr [...]
2009-09-10 16:18:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA507BULGARIA: USG ENGAGEMENT NEEDED AS GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Driven by mounting budget deficits and a desire to step back from the previous government's cozy energy relationship with Russia, PM Boyko Borissov's new government is re-evaulating Bulgaria's participation in all Russia-led energy projects. On the possible chopping block are t [...]
2009-09-11 10:27:00Embassy SofiaSECRETENRG IAEA PREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA508BULGARIA'S MOST WANTED: THE SKULL, THE BERET, THE
[...] (C) Summary: The number and scale of deeply entrenched organized crime (OC) groups operating in Bulgaria present a tremendous challenge to the new government as it strains to enforce the rule of law. The Bulgarian mafia bosses, better known by nicknames such as the Skull, Big Margin, and the [...]
2009-09-11 10:56:00Embassy SofiaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV KCRM KCOR BU
09SOFIA511BULGARIA: DESPITE MIXED SIGNALS, POLICY TOWARD
[...] (U) This cable was coordinated with Embassy Skopje. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Bulgaria's policy toward Macedonia remains unchanged despite recent confusing signals sent by the appointment of a provocative Minster Without Portfolio in Charge of Diaspora Affairs and a controversial Bulgarian-Macedon [...]
2009-09-14 09:04:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM BU
09SOFIA513BULGARIA SUPPORTS UNODC AS OFFICIAL OBSERVER TO
[...] (SBU) The Embassy, with Andrey Shabanov, Counselor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bulgaria, notified Desislava Taneva, Mariya Yaneva, and Mariya Delevska of the MFA Security Policy Directorate that, per reftel, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is now an offici [...]
2009-09-14 12:30:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL PTER KGIC
09SOFIA515SCENESETTER FOR BULGARIAN DEPUTY PM'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov will be in Washington from September 23 to 29 for rule of law discussions with senior U.S. officials and experts. Tsvetanov will be accompanied by the Justice Minister, Chief Prosecutor, head of the Anti-Organized Cri [...]
2009-09-14 15:10:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA525BULGARIA SUPPORTS USG POSITION ON IRAN, BUT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-17 14:49:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPARM KNNP MNUC IAEA IR PREL AORC
09SOFIA528BULGARIAN RESPONSE TO U.S. MISSILE DEFENSE PLAN
[...] (C) Post delivered reftel on September 17, 2009 to Georgi Panayotov, Chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs NATO and International Security Cooperation Office. Mr. Panayotov said the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accepts the U.S. decision on European-based missile defense, but requ [...]
2009-09-18 08:46:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR BU
09SOFIA535BULGARIA: COMMENTS ON OPIC-SUPPORTED GLOBAL RENEWABLE
[...] Per reftel, Post supports OPIC's proposed investment in the USRG Emerging Market Fund ("the Fund") and is not aware of any derogatory information on the prospective fund manager, US Renewables Group, LLC. 2. The Fund's objectives appear entirely consistent with Bulgaria's energy needs and p [...]
2009-09-24 11:53:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON PGOV BU
09SOFIA537BIO NOTES FOR NEW BULGARIAN UNESCO DIRECTOR GENERAL
[...] (SBU) Bulgarian media have responded generally positively to reports of Irina Georgieva Bokova's September 22 election as the Director-General of UNESCO (reftel). A career diplomat and politician, Bokova was born on July 12, 1952. She comes from a family with long ties to the former Bulga [...]
2009-09-24 14:56:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA538BULGARIA: PM BORISSOV SEEKING WHITE HOUSE
[...] (S) SUMMARY: A letter from Prime Minister Boyko Borissov to President Obama dated September 24, 2009, was hand-delivered to the Embassy the same day with an urgent request to transmit it to the White House. In the letter, the PM asks for advice on strategic decisions in the energy sector to [...]
2009-09-24 14:57:00Embassy SofiaSECRETENRG IAEA PREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA548BULGARIA LAUNCHES PLAN TO REFORM JUDICIARY
[...] (SBU) Summary: On September 9, the Bulgarian government publicly released a 57-point action plan to address the 21 European Commission (EC) recommendations to improve rule of law. The action plan calls for increasing coordination and transparency in government, creating an anti-organized crime [...]
2009-09-29 09:52:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM BU
09SOFIA559BULGARIA RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE DEMARCHE
[...] (SBU) We delivered reftel talking points to Detelina Peicheva, Chief Expert of the International Cooperation Department at the Environment Ministry on October 1. Peicheva expressed appreciation for what she described as the United States' new position on climate change, which is now closer to [...]
2009-10-02 09:28:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV KGHG ENRG TRGY BU
09SOFIA561BULGARIA: IN PURSUIT OF ENERGY DIVERSIFICATION,
[...] (C) Summary/Introduction: PM Borissov met with representatives of three U.S. energy corporations September 29 to discuss diversification alternatives. As a result, the government is engaging in negotiations to use U.S. technology to diversify its nuclear fuel supply and create a spent nuclea [...]
2009-10-05 08:01:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG PGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA577BULGARIA: DEFENSE MINISTER ASKS FOR STRUCTURED
[...] (C) Summary: The Bulgarian government has expressed strong public support for the new U.S. direction on European-based missile defense. Privately, Defense Minister Mladenov requested that the United States and Bulgaria begin "structured talks" on Bulgaria's future role in the regional missile [...]
2009-10-09 15:20:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR BU
09SOFIA584BULGARIA H1N1 UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ministry of Health announced Bulgaria's first A/H1N1 death on September 30. A total of 78 Bulgarians have contracted the virus thus far. Bulgaria will join the European Union's initiative to buy vaccines and inoculate risk groups free of charge. Last updated in March 200 [...]
2009-10-14 13:58:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KFLU AEMR CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL
09SOFIA585BULGARIA: GOLDSTONE REPORT DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-14 14:28:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL BU
09SOFIA59BULGARIAN LEADERSHIP SHRUGS OFF CALLS FOR IMF
[...] (C) Summary: The ruling Socialists and the Bulgarian National Bank continue to brush aside suggestions that Bulgaria pursue a precautionary agreement with the IMF to protect the currency board and prevent a devaluation of the lev. They argue that the long-standing policy of fiscal conservat [...]
2009-02-10 11:19:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA591BULGARIA: SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT TREASURY
[...] (C) Summary. Embassy Sofia welcomes you and looks forward to a successful visit. The new center-right GERB government has made fighting corruption and organized crime its top priority, but faces significant challenges. Bulgarian criminals have developed sophisticated means to launder money [...]
2009-10-16 11:40:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA593BULGARIA SUPPORTS NEW U.S. SEDM POLICY, WILL
[...] (U) Deputy Minister of Defense Anyu Angelov welcomed reftel points and said Bulgaria enthusiastically supports the new U.S. policy toward SEDM enlargement. As hosts of this years SEDM, Angelov said Bulgaria will immediately begin work to coordinate the necessary steps to complete Serbia and [...]
2009-10-16 12:27:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA60BULGARIA: INCREMENTAL SHIFTS IN ENERGY POLICY
[...] (C) Summary: Traditionally Moscow's most ardent supporter, President Parvanov showed hints of a new attitude in his long planned visit to Moscow February 4-6. While there he presented Putin and Medvedev with a list of energy-related demands. When these were rebuffed, the President pushed [...]
2009-02-11 11:28:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON PREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA600BULGARIA ROLLING OUT AMBITIOUS NEW MISSIONS IN
[...] (C) Summary: The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense is preparing to ramp up its contributions in Afghanistan. A new plan would consolidate nearly all of its forces in Afghanistan at Kandahar Airfield by April 2010 in order to take over complete responsibility for internal security of this criti [...]
2009-10-20 14:15:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA601BULGARIA ON UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-22 15:08:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UN BU
09SOFIA603BULGARIA: NEW GOVERNMENT SENDING POSTIVE SIGNALS ON IPR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: With July elections and government formation behind it, the new government is now focusing on intellectual property rights (IPR) issues. The new Deputy Minister of Culture in charge of IPR is highly regarded by industry experts. His reorganized intergovernmental IPR Council, wh [...]
2009-10-26 13:20:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ECON PGOV BU
09SOFIA612BULGARIA: MIXED RESULTS FOR KHAN ASPARUH BLUE
[...] (SBU) Per reftel instructions, on October 12, Post visited foreign intermediate consignee, Khan Asparuh, in connection with subject case. After performing due diligence, post confirmed derogatory information regarding Khan Asparuh within the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy. Khan Asparuh denied [...]
2009-10-29 15:31:00Embassy SofiaSECRETETTC KOMC GT BU
09SOFIA626BULGARIA RESPONSE TO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME
[...] (SBU) Embassy delivered reftel diplomatic note and aide memoire on September 25 to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Milen Lyutskanov and Deputy Minister of Transportation, Information Technology, and Communication Kamen Kichev. 2. (SBU) In a diplomatic note received October 29, the Bulg [...]
2009-11-03 14:56:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC IMO EWWT PHSA BU
09SOFIA629BULGARIA AGREES TO REJECT POTENTIAL LME TRANSFER
[...] (S) Per reftel instructions, we delivered talking points to the head of the Internationally Controlled Trade and Security Directorate, Ivelina Bahchevanova, on November 3, 2009. The same day, the Bulgarian Export Trade Commission convened and agreed to deny authorization to transfer 60 anti- [...]
2009-11-04 12:01:00Embassy SofiaSECRETETTC MCAP MOPS PARM PINR PREL PTER SY MASS BU
09SOFIA630BULGARIA: GOLDSTONE REPORT DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (C) We delivered reftel demarche to Rakovski Lashev, Head of the Human Rights Unit at the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 4. Reaffirming our strong bilateral and NATO relations, Lashev said he would immediately pass along our request to his superiors and to the Bulgarian del [...]
2009-11-04 12:35:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL BU
09SOFIA632BULGARIA WILL VOTE FOR AMCIT AT UNGA ICSC ELECTION
[...] (C) Per reftel instructions, we delivered demarche talking points to Anna Ruski, State Expert at UN and Global Affairs Directorate on October 27. Ruski commented that Bulgaria was in the process of reaching agreements with two of the candidate countries, in order to ensure mutual support for c [...]
2009-11-05 14:52:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALAORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR PREL UNGA
09SOFIA635BULGARIA TO DECLARE NON-SPECIFIC FLU EPIDEMIC
[...] (SBU) Bulgaria is expected to announce a national flu epidemic on November 6. According to the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan, a national epidemic is declared once the rate of illness across the country reaches 200 in 10,000 persons. Currently, there are 15 regions and munici [...]
2009-11-06 14:52:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KFLU AEMR CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL
09SOFIA636BULGARIA: RESPONSE TO BELARUS SANCTIONS DEMARCHE
[...] (C) We delivered reftel demarche to Valentin Modev, Belarus Desk Officer at the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 5. Modev said Bulgaria favors a tough, but flexible approach to Belarus. On one hand, he said Bulgaria supports maintaining sanctions for another six months. On [...]
2009-11-06 15:49:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALBO BU EUN PHUM PREL
09SOFIA642BULGARIA: TARNISHED JUDICIARY STARTS TO CLEAN HOUSE
[...] (C) Summary: Two members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) and five recently promoted magistrates were forced to resign after they were discovered to have been in regular contact with a 27-year old disco owner, who claimed that he could secure high-level judicial appointments for USD 300, [...]
2009-11-10 12:33:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KCRM BU
09SOFIA651SCENESETTER FOR BULGARIAN FOREIGN MINISTER'S VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: Foreign Minister Rumiana Zheleva seeks to put a new face on Bulgaria when she visits Washington November 23. Conducting the most high-profile U.S. visit of PM Borissov's government so far, Zheleva will be single-minded about convincing you that the government she represents is [...]
2009-11-16 16:34:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ENRG BU
09SOFIA652BULGARIA: SOFIA ELECTS FIRST WOMAN MAYOR
[...] (SBU) The ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party consolidated its power with the election of current Education Minister Yordanka Fandakova as mayor of Sofia. Sofia held mayor by-elections on November 15 to replace former mayor, Boyko Borissov, who became Prime Minis [...]
2009-11-16 16:34:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA653U.S.-BULGARIA SECURITY DIALOGUE TO BE REVAMPED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The United States has maintained only an informal and irregular bilateral security dialogue with Bulgaria since its entrance into NATO in 2004. The two sides have held "joint staff talks" and "security policy talks" (sometimes referred to as "OSD talks") on separate tracks and [...]
2009-11-16 16:34:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA66BULGARIA: 2008 INL END USE REPORT
[...] PC model Pentium II (2) with 17-inch HP monitor (1) and 17-inch Sony monitor model HMD-A220 (1) 2. HP Copier/scanner/fax/printer (1) Computer Equipment at the NFI ----------------------------- The equipment was donated to the Institute in 2000 and is in use beyond is anticipated usef [...]
2009-02-13 14:17:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN KCRM KJUS BU
09SOFIA661SUMMARY OF A/S COHEN'S VISIT TO BULGARIA
[...] (C) Summary: Treasury Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes David Cohen visited Sofia on October 23, 2009 to discuss Bulgaria's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist finance (AML/CFT) regime. A/S Cohen pushed the Bulgarians to take bold steps to reestablish i [...]
2009-11-19 08:20:00Embassy SofiaSECRETECON EFIN PGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA662BULGARIA TO SUPPORT ITALIAN FOR IDLO DIRECTOR
[...] (SBU) Post delivered reftel points on the upcoming election for Director General of the International Development Law Organization to Dimitri Pampoulov, Head of International Law Department at the MFA on November 18. Pampoulov informed us that Bulgaria will vote for Italian candidate, Antonio [...]
2009-11-19 08:20:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PREL IT BU
09SOFIA665BULGARIA: NEW EDUCATION MINISTER APPOINTED
[...] (SBU) Prime Minister Boiko Borissov appointed Sergey Ignatov as Minister of Education, Youth and Science on November 17 after the previous minister, Yordanka Fandakova, was elected mayor of Sofia. Contacts tell us he learned of his appointment minutes prior to the Prime Minister's announceme [...]
2009-11-23 12:30:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EFIN ECON KIPR KJUS BU
09SOFIA666BULGARIA: NEW GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO THE ECONOMIC CRISIS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Amid a deepening recession, the new government's focus is on promoting recovery, maintaining fiscal discipline, and avoiding an IMF package. Its short-term "Anti-Crisis" plan includes an ambitious set of 82 measures which range from the vague to the concrete, many still requirin [...]
2009-11-24 13:17:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV BU
09SOFIA669BULGARIA'S 2010 NOMINATION FOR THE WOMEN OF
[...] (U) Post nominates Lidia Pavlova for the 2010 Secretary of State's Award for International Women of Courage (IWOC) for her extreme bravery and professionalism in exposing a powerful organized crime group and rampant political corruption in Dupnitsa, a town of 40,000 in Southwestern Bulgaria. [...]
2009-11-24 14:05:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL PHUM KPAO BG
09SOFIA672BULGARIA SUPPORTS U.S. DIRECTION ON AFGHANISTAN
[...] (S) In response to reftel points, Acting Foreign Minister Krassimir Kostov told the Charge that Bulgaria would definitely support the upcoming U.S. decision on Afghanistan and would prepare to express its support publicly. He noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is following press repo [...]
2009-11-25 08:03:00Embassy SofiaSECRETPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA673BULGARIA: ENERGY UPDATE
[...] (C) Summary: Since taking power in July, PM Borissov has shaken up the energy sector by calling into question the Russian-backed energy projects pursued by the previous government and emphasizing the need for greater transparency and diversification. While Bulgaria may continue going through [...]
2009-11-25 14:30:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA674SCENESETTER FOR SPE MORNINGSTAR'S DECEMBER 4 VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: Bulgaria has experienced a profound change in leadership and outlook since your visit in April. July national elections ushered in a reformist center-right government focused on fighting organized crime and corruption and putting the country's fiscal house in order. On energy, [...]
2009-11-25 14:30:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG PGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA683BULGARIA: 2009-2010 INCSR, PART I
[...] Per reftel instructions, Post submits the following text for the 2009-2010 INCSR, Part 1. BEGIN TEXT Bulgaria I. Summary Bulgaria is a transit country for heroin and cocaine, as well as a producer of illicit narcotics. Astride Balkan transit routes, Bulgaria is vulnerable to illeg [...]
2009-12-02 15:53:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV SNAR BU
09SOFIA685BULGARIA AND THE GLOBAL MUSLIM ENGAGEMENT
[...] (C) Post welcomes inclusion in the Global Muslim Engagement Initiative as outlined in ref A. We recommend tailoring post participation to fit Bulgaria's unique circumstances and look forward to working with S/P as suggested in reftel A to determine the most effective ways to proceed. Bulga [...]
2009-12-02 16:21:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALECON EAID PREL SOCI BU
09SOFIA69BULGARIA'S BELENE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - BUYERS
[...] (C) Summary: Despite its status as Bulgaria's highest priority energy project, the Belene Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is foundering. Marred by cost over-runs, financing problems, infighting between strategic partners, rumors of corruption, and serious delays, the project is looking increasingly lik [...]
2009-02-17 14:14:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG PGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA690BULGARIA RESPONDS POSITIVELY ON GUANTANAMO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov told Special Envoy Dan Fried on December 3, 2009 that the Government of Bulgaria would likely accept one or two Guantanamo detainees, though he did not make an absolute commitment. Fried passed the files of nine d [...]
2009-12-07 15:43:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA691BULGARIA RESPONDS POSITIVELY ON GUANTANAMO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov told Special Envoy Dan Fried on December 3, 2009 that the Government of Bulgaria would likely accept one or two Guantanamo detainees, though he did not make an absolute commitment. Fried passed the files of nine d [...]
2009-12-07 15:43:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA694BULGARIA: GOVERNMENT TAKES ON ROADS
[...] (C) Summary: One of the most visible results of years of weak governance and corruption in Bulgaria is the condition of the road network. Roads are in poor repair, congested, and among the most dangerous in the EU. Not one highway has been completed in the past several decades despite promis [...]
2009-12-08 14:39:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA695ASSESSMENT OF BULGARIA'S CANDIDACY TO THE UN HUMAN
[...] (C) We delivered reftel demarche to Rakovski Lashev, the head of the Human Rights Unit at the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 2. Lashev thanked us for the proposal saying Bulgaria would closely consider it and provide a formal position at a later date. On December 3 we rec [...]
2009-12-09 14:51:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPHUM REL KDEM
09SOFIA696BULGARIA PREPARES TO ANSWER RUSSIA ON ENERGY
[...] (C) Summary: The Prime Minister, President and Energy Minister briefed SPE Morningstar December 4 on changes in the Bulgarian energy sector and preparations for the next round of Bulgarian-Russian intergovernmental economic committee meetings. The Russian delegation, led by Energy Minister [...]
2009-12-09 15:20:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON PREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA697REQUEST FOR BULGARIA TO BE ADDED TO THE GLOBAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Sofia urges the inclusion of Bulgaria to the invitation list for the Global Nuclear Security Summit in Washington planned for April 2010. Bulgaria is an active nuclear power producer and a leading nonproliferation partner in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, a strategicall [...]
2009-12-09 15:21:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KNNP BT
09SOFIA698BULGARIA TARGETS EUROZONE ENTRY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Having succeeded in unfreezing millions in EU funds, passing a balanced budget, and seeing signs of green shoots in the economy, Bulgaria's new government is now revving up for a renewed push to secure ERM-II membership in 2010. According to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance [...]
2009-12-11 05:20:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA7BULGARIA SUPPORTS EU POSITION ON GAZA CRISIS
[...] (SBU) Bulgaria supports the European Union's (EU) position on the Gaza Crisis and calls for an immediate and permanent cease-fire, humanitarian aid, and the stepping up of the peace process. According to MFA contacts, Bulgaria's deep concern over the crisis was highlighted by the MFA's Dece [...]
2009-01-09 07:54:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KPAL KWBG BU
09SOFIA70BULGARIA: MINISTER OF ENERGY ON POST-GAS CRISIS
[...] (C) Summary: Minister of Economy and Energy Petar Dimitrov used a February 13 meeting with the Ambassador to lay out Bulgaria's post-gas crisis energy strategy. Heavy on diversification projects, the as-yet unwritten plan seeks to distance Bulgaria from Russian energy sources. In the two- [...]
2009-02-18 08:11:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON PREL PGOV
09SOFIA703DAS QUANRUD'S DECEMBER 11 VISIT TO SOFIA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In December 11 meetings with DAS Quanrud, Bulgarian Defense Minister Mladenov described his plans for new deployments to Afghanistan and asked for U.S. support to establish a NATO training hub, possibly for OMLTs, at our joint military facilities in Bulgaria. Noting Bulgaria's [...]
2009-12-15 09:37:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ENRG ECON BU
09SOFIA706BULGARIA: RECALIBRATING MACEDONIA POLICY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Bulgaria added a new wrinkle to its long-standing policy of support for Macedonia's EU/NATO accession when, in November, PM Borissov proposed to his Macedonian counterpart that the two countries sign an update to a 1999 joint agreement on bilateral relations. Our contacts insist [...]
2009-12-17 15:49:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA711BULGARIA: WAIVERING ON BELENE NPP
[...] (C) Summary: In energy meetings with the Russians on December 10-11, the Bulgarians held their red-lines on the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline, proceeded with South Stream, and waivered on the Belene Nuclear Power Plant. While Russian Energy Minister Schmatko appeared to us to have retu [...]
2009-12-21 10:57:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL PGOV BG
09SOFIA712BULGARIA: LEAN 2010 BUDGET AIMED AT ERM-II/ EUROZONE ENTRY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After successfully stabilizing a ballooning deficit in 2009, the Bulgarian government proposed a conservative 2010 budget in hopes of bolstering its credentials for ERM-II and eurozone membership. Approved by the Parliament on December 4, the government's final 2010 budget expec [...]
2009-12-21 12:07:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV BU
09SOFIA715BULGARIA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Bulgaria remains a staunch ally in the fight against terrorism, and the USG enjoys strong cooperation from the Government of Bulgaria. No significant acts of terrorism occurred in Bulgaria in 2009. Bulgaria is not a sponsor of terrorism and does not provide a safe haven to terrorist o [...]
2009-12-21 12:09:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR
09SOFIA716BULGARIA: WHAT IF THE GAS IS CUT AGAIN?
[...] (C) If a Russia-Ukraine dispute results in a 2010 gas cut-off similar to one experienced in January 2009, Bulgaria will be better prepared. Gas storage supplies are full, agreements with Greece and Turkey to reverse gas flows have been established, and district heating plants are prepared to [...]
2009-12-22 11:47:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL PGOV ECON BU
09SOFIA73BULGARIA: SPLIT ON EU BIOTECH CORN VOTE -
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-20 09:45:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EUN TIBO BU
09SOFIA76 BULGARIA: RSI PROPOSALS FOR CT FUNDING
[...] (SBU) Summary: The following cable is Embassy Sofia's response to reftel regarding Regional Security Initiative (RSI)counterterrorism (CT) proposals to be considered for funding. Embassy Sofia is seeking projects under the NADR Anti-Terrorism Assistance Funding (ATA) - DS/T/ATA training prog [...]
2009-02-20 15:09:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER BU
09SOFIA81BULGARIA: CONTACTS REGARDING NONPROLIFERATION
[...] (U) Post Contacts for non-proliferation issues are as follows, Kim Hawk, Pol/Ec officer, 352 2 937-5218, hawkkx@state.gov and Josh Huck, Pol/Mil officer, 359 2 937-5270, huckjr@state.gov. Bulgarian Government point of contact for non-proliferation issues is Bulgarian MFA's Elizabeth Konst [...]
2009-02-25 06:15:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ENRG KNNP PGOV NPT BU
09SOFIA86SPECIAL 301 2008: BULGARIAN EFFORTS LOSE FOCUS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After two years off the Special 301 list, Bulgarian IPR results were mixed in 2008. The formerly dynamic and cooperative relationship between the Government and IPR industry representatives soured, partially owing to personality-driven issues. The once-model Intergovernmental [...]
2009-02-27 08:32:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KIPR ETRD BU
09SOFIA88BULGARIA: 2008 ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bulgaria is primarily a point of origin and transit, and to a lesser degree destination for human trafficking. The government's leading anti-trafficking agency - the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Persons (the Commission) - stepped up its prevention campaigns a [...]
2009-02-27 10:54:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BU
09SOFIA89 BULGARIA: NEXT STEPS ON AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Recognizing the strategic challenge that Afghanistan presents - for the Alliance and for the region Q the Bulgarian government is looking to increase its commitments on troop levels and civilian support. As one of the principal transit routes for Afghan heroine, the Bulgarians [...]
2009-02-27 16:32:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR BU
09SOFIA90BULGARIA: NEXT STEPS ON AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Recognizing the strategic challenge that Afghanistan presents - for the Alliance and for the region ) the Bulgarian government is looking to increase its commitments on troop levels and civilian support. As one of the principal transit routes for Afghan heroine, the Bulgarians [...]
2009-02-27 17:05:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR BU
09SOFIA91BULGARIA TO SUPPORT AMCIT CANDIDATE TO UN APPEALS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-27 17:05:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC APER KAWC KJUS PREL UNGA
09SOFIA93EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM 2009 (BULGARIA)
[...] (U) Summary: Ambassador strongly endorses post request for an Embassy Science Fellow (ESF) from the Smithsonian Institute to assist the American Research Center in Sofia (ARCS) in conservation and preservation of archaeological sites in Bulgaria. This position would address a pressing need i [...]
2009-03-05 14:19:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KSCA TSPL SENV AMGT OTRA APER BU
09SOFIA96BULGARIA - FSN NOMINATION FOR THE 2009 ENVIRONMENT,
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, Post nominates Mr. Danko Tonev for the 2009 environment, science, technology, and health (ESTH) course, April 27-May 8, 2009. Information about Mr. Tonev follows, keyed to terms in reftel: a. Danko Tonev; FSN - 10; b. April 7, 1973; c. Bulgarian; d. 354525522; issued 02/ [...]
2009-03-06 14:47:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV AFSI KSCA AFSN TSPL ECON BU
09SQCTION02OF02DUSHANBE143TAJIKISTAN - FEB 11 HEARING ON RFE/RL TAX BILL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-04 11:36:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KPAO KDEM TI
09STATE100087AGREEMENT WITH PANAMA ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR A
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2, 5 and 6. 2. DOD HAS ASKED THE DEPARTMENT TO SECURE STATUS PROTECTIONS FOR U.S. DOD PERSONNEL WHO WILL BE PRESENT IN PANAMA, OCTOBER 17 ) NOVEMBER 7, 2009, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MOBILE TRAINING TEAM EXERCISE. TRAINING WILL FOCUS ON COUNTER NARCOT [...]
2009-09-25 16:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL US
09STATE100097BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-25 16:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UK
09STATE100098BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-25 16:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UK
09STATE100099BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-25 16:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UK
09STATE100100BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-25 16:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UK
09STATE100101BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-25 16:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UK
09STATE100102BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-25 16:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UK
09STATE100104BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-25 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SF
09STATE100105BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-25 16:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IS
09STATE100106BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-25 16:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC LY
09STATE100135Implementation of Transportation Lite
[...] Summary. The Office of Logistics Management is working with posts to deploy a new module in ILMS called Transportation Lite. This new software tool is designed to more effectively coordinate personal property shipments between the traveler, GSO, and Despatch Agency. It provides functiona [...]
2009-09-25 17:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDATRN AFIN APER AMGT
09STATE100145UNAMA: GUIDANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 29 SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN is instructed to draw from the points in paragraph 3 below during consultations following the quarterly UN Security Council briefing on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) scheduled for September 29, 2009. 2. (U) Objectives: -- Acknowledg [...]
2009-09-25 18:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL UNSC AF
09STATE100148UNSC DRC SANCTIONS COMMITTEE ARMS EMBARGO
[...] This is an action request. USUN is requested to send a letter to the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo ("the DRC Sanctions Committee" - www.un.org/sc/committees/1533/index.shtml) with the info [...]
2009-09-25 18:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER ZF UNSC
09STATE100153EXISTENCE OF A COVERT URANIUM ENRICHMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3 for action. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: The United States is aware that Iran has been secretly building another enrichment facility, in addition to the one at Natanz. Some other governments are also in possession of similar information. [...]
2009-09-25 18:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIR KNNP MNUC PARM
09STATE100156SELECTION OF UNITED STATES CO-CHAIR TO THE
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Brussels. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: The United States and the European Union co-chair the International Technical Working Group on Nuclear Smuggling (ITWG). The G8 established the ITWG in response to a raft of nuclear smuggling [...]
2009-09-25 18:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM PTER PINR PREL ASEC KCRM BE XG XT
09STATE100175COTE D'IVOIRE: PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT
[...] (U) USUN is authorized to join consensus on issuance of a Presidential Statement on September 29, expressing concern at delays in preparations for the November 29 presidential and parliamentary elections in Cote d'Ivoire, and urging the Ivorian parties to respect their commitment to the elector [...]
2009-09-25 19:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO IC
09STATE100197SCA ASSISTANT SECRETARY BLAKE'S SEPTEMBER 24,
[...] (SBU) Participants: U.S. SCA A/S Blake SCA Special Assistant Matthew Lowe Anthony Renzulli (SCA Notetaker) Sri Lanka Defense Secretary Rajapaksa Ambassador to the United States Jaliya Wickramasuriya 2. (C) SUMMARY. In a September 24 meeting with Defense Secretary Gotobhaya Rajapa [...]
2009-09-25 19:19:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALCE PGOV PHUM PREF PREL PTER
09STATE100237DAY 2: U.S.-SOUTH AFRICA NONPROLIFERATION AND
[...] (SBU) Day 2 discussions of the U.S.-South African Nonproliferation and Disarmament Dialogue focused on technical level nuclear security issues. DOE/NNSA, NRC, and State gave a series of presentations on areas of cooperation. The United States invited the SAG to visit U.S. nuclear facilities [...]
2009-09-25 20:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF KNNP MNUC NP PARM ENRG SF
09STATE100252DAY 3: U.S.-SOUTH AFRICA NONPROLIFERATION AND
[...] (SBU) On Day 3 of the U.S.-South Africa Nonproliferation and Disarmament Dialogue, participants shared views and plans for upcoming international events, and discussed next steps. Einhorn provided an overview of the latest U.S. plans for the upcoming UN Security Council Summit on Disarmament a [...]
2009-09-25 20:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF KNNP MNUC NP PARM ENRG SF
09STATE100275WHALING: US COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT GROUP TALKS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 4-5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) Post is requested to approach appropriate Government of Japan officials regarding the Future of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) Support Group meeting in Santiago, Chile, October 5-1 [...]
2009-09-25 22:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIWC PREL EFIS JA SENV
09STATE100279TRAVEL ALERT: CHINA 2009-H1N1 INFLUENZA
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the quarantine measures imposed by the Government of China in response to the 2009-H1N1 pandemic that may affect travel to China. This Travel Alert updates the July 9, 2009, Travel Alert in order to advise U.S. citizens of the current quarantin [...]
2009-09-25 23:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC AMED CH
09STATE100282Allowance and Post Differential
[...] Effective September 27, 2009, unless otherwise noted, allowances and/or post differential rates are revised as shown. These changes are issued under TL:SR-717. 2. Please inform local offices of all U.S. government agencies at the posts listed in this cable. 3. Important: Read this enti [...]
2009-09-25 23:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDALOW AMGT APER AFIN
09STATE100288JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COMBINED
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian official listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-09-25 23:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE100289TRAVEL ALERT: CHINA 2009-H1N1 INFLUENZA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-25 23:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC AMED CH
09STATE100312GUANTANAMO CLOSING S/E FRIED SEPTEMBER 21 MEETING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a September 21 meeting at the Kuwaiti Permanent Mission in New York, S/E for the Closure of Guantanamo, Dan Fried told the Kuwaiti PM that the way forward to resolve the Kuwaiti detainee issue is to finalize the draft diplomatic note outlining proposed GOK security measures. R [...]
2009-09-26 00:26:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KDRG KU
09STATE100316HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 2009 SESSION:
[...] Background. A draft resolution on "Elimination of Discrimination Against Women," introduced by Colombia and Mexico, is being discussed at the September 2009 session of the Human Rights Council (HRC). The latest draft of the resolution, dated September 24, calls for appointment of an Indepe [...]
2009-09-26 00:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SIPDIS PHUM HRC KWMN SOCI UN
09STATE100603PIRACY PROSECUTION - DEMARCHE REQUEST
[...] (SBU) Summary: This is an action request (see paragraphs 2 and 3). Kenya currently has more than 100 suspected pirates in custody, either awaiting trial or on trial. The burden needs to be shared more broadly. The United States will continue to press victim states to take responsibility for [...]
2009-09-28 11:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MOPS MP PBTS PHSA
09STATE100682EXTRADITION: COLOMBIA: FARC MEMBERS JULIO ENRIQUE
[...] (U) SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. THIS CABLE CONTAINS SENSITIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION. PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE RELEASED TO THE HOST GOVERNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE. 2. (SBU) At the request of the United States [...]
2009-09-28 14:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CJAN CVIS CO
09STATE100692SCA ASSISTANT SECRETARY BLAKE'S SEPTEMBER 24,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-28 14:53:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALNP PGOV PREF PREL
09STATE100749FAYYAD PRESENTS INSTITUTION-BUILDING PLAN AT AHLC
[...] (U) Summary: Representatives of the United States and more than 20 donor countries joined Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) for a September 22 meeting of the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) at United Nations headquarters in New York. Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Stoere, who chaire [...]
2009-09-28 15:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEAID KPAL PREL PGOV WBG EU IS
09STATE100853BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050140260 and 050146711 for the export of firearms to Mexico. Post is requested to complete this [...]
2009-09-28 17:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MX
09STATE10088OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON GEORGIA
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the February 5, 2009, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. The United States has noted with concern press reports that Russia plans to open three military bases in the Abkhaz reg [...]
2009-02-04 14:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE RU GG
09STATE100928UZBEKISTAN: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Uzbekistan to help strengthe [...]
2009-09-28 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG KTIP UZ
09STATE100957SEPTEMBER 22 MEETING CONVENED BY OAS SG INSULZA
[...] Classified by WHA A/S Thomas A. Shannon. Reason: 1.4 (b, d) 2. (U) September 22, 2009; 16:00; New York, USA. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. WHA Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon USUN Special Advisor Ron Godard Barbara Rocha (Notetaker) Other OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insul [...]
2009-09-28 19:44:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BR HO OAS CR
09STATE100988U/S OTERO,S SEPTEMBER 23 MEETING WITH BOLIVIA
[...] Classified by U/S Maria Otero (G). Reason: 1.4 (b) and (d) 2. (U) September 23, 2009; 11:00; New York, USA. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. U/S Maria Otero WHA A/S Thomas Shannon Laura Pena Barbara Rocha (Notetaker) Bolivia Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca UN Charge Pablo Solon 4. [...]
2009-09-28 20:56:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SNAR BL
09STATE101024JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-28 22:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101025JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-28 22:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101042GUIDANCE: ADOPTION OF UNSC RESOLUTION ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT
[...] USUN is instructed to join consensus on the UN Security Council Resolution on Sexual Violence in Conflict to be adopted on September 30 (para 2). USUN should also seek out co-sponsors for the resolution. USUN should refer any further substantive changes on the Resolution to the Department p [...]
2009-09-28 23:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PHUM PREL CG KWMN
09STATE101125BLUE 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 051009880 for the export of night vision goggles (NVGs) to New Zealand. Post is requested to c [...]
2009-09-29 12:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC NZ
09STATE101142SCA ASSISTANT SECRETARY BLAKE'S SEPTEMBER 25,
[...] (SBU) Participants: U.S. Assistant Secretary Robert O. Blake, Jr. Don Camp, UNGA Senior Area Advisor Matthew Lowe, SCA Special Assistant Elena Soderblom, Bureau Notetaker Bhutan Foreign Minister Ugyen Tshering Counsellor Tshewang Dorji Bhutanese Mission Notetaker Tobgay 2. (C) SU [...]
2009-09-29 13:00:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALIN PGOV PREF PREL
09STATE101146DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF
[...] (SBU) The Administration has decided to withdraw Ms. Anne Slaughter Andrew as the candidate for U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica. Post is requested to inform the Government of Jamaica of this decision via diplomatic note (text at para 2). On September 25, Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon notifie [...]
2009-09-29 13:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAPER PREL JA
09STATE101150MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR):
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Maritime Shipping Trends Of Controlled Materials 2008-2009" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) [...]
2009-09-29 13:28:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR BR
09STATE101182AF A/S CARSON,S MEETING WITH KENYA PM ODINGA,
[...] Classified by Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson. Reason: 1.4 (b) and (d) 2. (C) September 24, 2009; 8:00 a.m.; New York, NY. 3. (C) Participants: U.S. AF Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson DRL Assistant Secretary Michael Posner Special Advisor to the Great Lakes Region Harold Wolp [...]
2009-09-29 14:31:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PREF PREL PTER SO KE
09STATE10122AGREEMENT WITH BAHAMAS ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. DOD has asked the Department to secure status protections for U.S. military personnel who will be present in the Bahamas from March 4, 2009 through March 18, 2009 in conjunction with Exercise Tradewinds. Post is requested to immediately propo [...]
2009-02-04 14:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL US
09STATE101238(C/NF) EASTERN CARIBBEAN LEADERSHIP (C-AL9-01941)
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS APPRECIATE PAST REPORTING ON LEADERSHIP STYLES AND GOVERNANCE IN THE CARIBBEAN. IN RECENT MONTHS, EASTERN CARIBBEAN LEADERS HAVE BEEN MORE OUTSPOKEN--AND SOME UNUSUALLY CRITICAL OF THE UNITED STATES WHEN PRAISING VENEZUELA--AND IT APPEARS THAT VENEZUELA'S FINANCIAL [...]
2009-09-29 15:30:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR PGOV PREL SCUL AC BB DO GJ SC ST VC VE
09STATE101241(C) KUDOS FOR NEW DELHI REPORTING
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATED REFTEL. WE ARE CLOSELY FOLLOWING DRDO ATTEMPTS TO REFORM DEFENSE R&D AND FOUND THIS REPORT ESPECIALLY VALUABLE. IT PROVIDED WELCOME INSIGHTS INTO DRDO,S EFFORTS AS WELL AS REGARDING THE ONGOING CONTEST BETWEEN INDIAN INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC SECTOR [...]
2009-09-29 15:33:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR AADP IN
09STATE101294CIVIL NUCLEAR COOPERATION WITH TUNISIA:
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 8. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Tunisia (GOT) has expressed interest in consultations with USG nuclear experts as part of a study it is conducting on the feasibility of achieving nuclear power on its territory by 2023. Since past GOT [...]
2009-09-29 17:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP IAEA ENRG TRGY TS
09STATE101328JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR THE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian official listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-09-29 17:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101334JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian official listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-09-29 17:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101367(U) ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON,S SEPARATE
[...] (U) September 23, 2009; various times; New York, USA. 2. (C) SUMMARY. In separate meetings with Italian Secretary of State Ezno Scotti, Guatemalan Foreign Minister Haroldo Rodas, and Paraguayan FM Hector Lacognata, Assistant Secretary Shannon described the current state of affairs in H [...]
2009-09-29 18:23:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR HO VT IT PA XK GT
09STATE101373(C/NF) ASSESSMENT OF GUATEMALAN MILITARY AND
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE FOLLOWING GUATEMALA'S POLITICAL SITUATION IN LIGHT OF THE HONDURAS POLITICAL CRISIS INVOLVING THE MILITARY-ASSISTED OUSTER OF PRESIDENT ZELAYA AND APPRECIATE POST'S REPORTING ON THE ISSUE. WE ARE INTERESTED IN COLOM'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MILITARY IN LIGHT OF [...]
2009-09-29 18:32:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR GT
09STATE101469(SBU) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON LEADERSHIP AND
[...] (C) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS CONTINUE TO BE INTERESTED IN PRIME MINISTER JADRANKA KOSOR AND THE UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN 2010. WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION POST CAN PROVIDE ON PRIME MINISTER KOSOR AND ON ACTIVITIES WITHIN POLITICAL PARTIES IN THE RUNUP TO THE 2011 PARLIAMENTARY E [...]
2009-09-29 20:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR PREL HR
09STATE10148LEAHY VETTING OF GABONESE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 4, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: MAKITA, Jean Delis Organization: Gendarmerie Nationale Rank: Lieutenant Major DOB: [...]
2009-02-04 15:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE101510HOTEL SHORTAGE - REQUEST TO DEFER TRAVEL TO TRINIDAD,
[...] The Government of Trinidad and Tobago will host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November 2009. The meeting itself is November 27-29, but the run-up to the gathering, including related events, will begin several weeks earlier. 2. Hotel accommodations in Port of Spain, Trini [...]
2009-09-29 22:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OTRA TD
09STATE101519MANDATORY TRAINING FOR AFGHANISTAN SERVICE
[...] SUMMARY: American employees of all USG agencies who are preparing for assignments or temporary duty in Afghanistan should review the following mandatory training requirements, which are effective October 1, 2009. Employees must complete the training required for their assignments before trav [...]
2009-09-29 23:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT
09STATE101610ASSISTANT SECRETARY CARSON,S PARTICIPATION IN THE
[...] (U) September 23, 2009; 3:00 p.m.; New York, NY. 2. (U) Participants: U.S. AF Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson AF Deputy Assistant Secretary Karl Wycoff Acting Assistant Administrator at USAID Earl Gast Somalia Desk Officer Matthew Walsh (Notetaker) CONTACT GROUP COUNTRIES AND O [...]
2009-09-30 12:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EAID KPKO SO
09STATE101631A/S SHANNON,S SEPTEMBER 22 MEETING WITH HONDURAN
[...] Classified by WHA A/S Thomas A. Shannon. Reason: 1.4 (b, d) 2. (U) September 22, 2009; 15:00; New York, USA. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. WHA Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon USUN Special Advisor Ron Godard Barbara Rocha (Notetaker) Honduras Foreign Minister Patricia Rodas Vic [...]
2009-09-30 13:20:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP SHANNON THOMAS PREL PGOV HO OAS
09STATE101633BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-30 13:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RP
09STATE101635BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-30 13:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RP
09STATE101639BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050188541 for the export of bullet tips to Russia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern c [...]
2009-09-30 13:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RS
09STATE101777JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ROYAL JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-30 17:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101846JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-30 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101847JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE 6904
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-30 19:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101875MALDIVES: A/S BLAKE'S MEETING WITH FM SHAHEED
[...] (C) Summary: In a September 25 meeting with SCA A/S Blake on the margins of UNGA in New York, Maldives Foreign Minister Shaheed related that Maldives would try to qualify for a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) program despite MCC's focus on larger countries. Shaheed reported that in h [...]
2009-09-30 19:20:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER EAID EFIN ECON MARR SENV KGHG ETRD IN IS
09STATE101892UPDATE CONCERNING CONVERSION OF SPACE LAUNCH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Update Concerning Conversion of Space Launch Vehicles to Ballistic Missiles" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Contro [...]
2009-09-30 19:38:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR BR
09STATE101893BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-30 19:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IN
09STATE101912ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SCUD B MISSILE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Enhancing the Effectiveness of the Scud B Missile System" to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (POC) [...]
2009-09-30 19:58:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR
09STATE101971FOLLOW 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 involving Bel Trading and Consulting in Seychelles of rifles and grenade launchers to Georgia. This request was sent over 60 days ago. We request an update from post regarding th [...]
2009-09-30 20:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SE
09STATE101976UPDATE ON OCTOBER 1, 2009 UAE VISA REQUIREMENT
[...] The UAE government transition to its new visa policy will take place on October 1, 2009. Effective this date, all persons traveling to the UAE on a U.S. diplomatic or official passport must obtain a visa prior to arrival. As with any new policy, we expect that there will be a few bumps alon [...]
2009-09-30 21:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS APER AMGT AE AF
09STATE101981MEETING WITH SWISS HEAD OF EXPORT CONTROL POLICY AND SANCTIONS ERWIN BOLLINGER ON COLENCO
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-30 21:23:00Secretary of StateSECRETIR MNUC PARM
09STATE101995BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050191885 for the export of pistols to Burkina Faso. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...]
2009-09-30 22:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UV
09STATE101997ICASS HIERARCHY RESTRUCTURE
[...] SUMMARY ----------- This is an update on changes to the overseas ICASS budget hierarchy for fiscal year 2010. This is the first of two cables. Issues covered in this telegram follow: Â [...]
2009-09-30 22:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN AMGT KFSC
09STATE101998FUNDING OF NEW CONTRACTS AND GRANTS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT IS REVIEWING REQUESTS BY EMBASSY ISLAMABAD FOR FUNDING OF ONGOING OR NEW CONTRACTS AND GRANTS. DEPARTMENT CONCURS WITH PROCUREMENT ACTIONS FOR FIVE ACTIVITIES: (1) POLIO ERADICATION (UNICEF),(2) FATA ENABLING PROGRESSIVE MEDIA VOICES IN PAKISTAN (INTERNEWS),(3) [...]
2009-09-30 22:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON PK PREL
09STATE102004INSTRUCTION: HRC RESOLUTION ON MISSING PERSONS
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus, and vote YES if there is a vote, on the resolution entitled "Missing persons," provided that the resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. interests. CLINTON [...]
2009-09-30 22:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM
09STATE102018CONSULAR ISSUES CABLE -- SEPTEMBER 2009
[...] Thank you to all the bidders who have submitted their bid lists via consularbidders@state.gov. If you are planning to bid on consular positions and have not yet expressed your interest to CA, please do so now. It is that time of year. Remember that your bids should be realistic. If a posi [...]
2009-09-30 22:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT
09STATE102030SRI LANKA/NEPAL: SCA A/S BLAKE'S SEPTEMBER 29,
[...] (U) September 29, 2009; 12:00 p.m.; New York. 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. SCA A/S Blake Donald Camp, Senior Area Adviser, USUN Douglas Mercado, Adviser, Humanitarian Affairs, USUN Anthony Renzulli (SCA Notetaker) UN U/SYG for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe U/SYG for Humanitarian Af [...]
2009-09-30 23:58:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PREF PTER EAID ICRC UN IN CE NP
09STATE102047INSTRUCTION: HRC RESOLUTION ON THE FINANCIAL
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus, and deliver the explanation of position below, on the resolution entitled "Follow up to the 10th Human Rights Council Special Session (Resolution 10/1) on the impact of the global economic and financial crisis on the universal realization and [...]
2009-10-01 00:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM
09STATE102051INSTRUCTION: HRC RESOLUTION ON TOXIC WASTE
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus and deliver the explanation of position below on the resolution entitled "The adverse effects of the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes and the enjoyment of human rights," provided that the resolution text does not [...]
2009-10-01 00:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM
09STATE102073MULTILATERAL "COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
[...] Action Request - See Para 9. 2. (SBU) The Secretary's Ambassador-at-Large for Counterterrorism is pleased to announce a three-day "Multinational Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Planners Workshop" from Wednesday, November 4-Friday, November 6, 2009 in Washington, D.C. This workshop wil [...]
2009-10-01 01:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PGOV KHLS UK SP GM FR IT AS
09STATE102086TRAVEL WARNING: GUINEA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Guinea due to continuing civil unrest and the unpredictable nature of the current security situation. U.S. citizens are advised that the Department of State has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and eligible family m [...]
2009-10-01 02:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC GV
09STATE102227BLUE 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 Embassy's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050191953 for the export of night vision devices (NVDs) to Spain. Post is requested to co [...]
2009-10-01 14:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SP
09STATE1023UPDATE ON EUROPEAN EFFORTS TO INCLUDE
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph four. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. On October 24, 2008 European Ministers officially adopted a Directive to include international aviation in the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). All flights arriving and departing from EU airports, [...]
2009-01-06 19:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON ETRD SENV EU
09STATE102322UNSC SUDAN SANCTIONS COMMITTEE: GUIDANCE FOR
[...] This is an action request. USUN is requested to share the draft resolution in para 2 with other members of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan, which would extend the mandate of the Committee's Panel of Experts for one year. ---------------- DR [...]
2009-10-01 17:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV PHUM PINS PREL XW UNSC
09STATE102350U.S. DISPUTE OF RUSSIAN START BILLS
[...] (U) This is an action cable (see paragraph 2). 2. (U) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has reviewed itemized cost lists and bills associated with implementation of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) (totaling 526,826.76 USD),and supporting [...]
2009-10-01 17:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START US RS
09STATE102362CAR: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN (2009-2010)
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of the Central African [...]
2009-10-01 18:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG CT
09STATE102411COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - SAMOA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-01 18:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC WS
09STATE102466BLUE 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 05989685 for the export of one (1) International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled C-130 Hercul [...]
2009-10-01 19:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CT PO
09STATE102518ADRIATIC CHARTER FOREIGN MINISTERS' MEET
[...] Classified by EUR Deputy Assistant Secretary Stuart Jones for Reasons: 1.4 (b and d) 2. (U) September 23, 2009; 5:00-6:00 p.m.; New York, New York. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. EUR Deputy Assistant Secretary Stuart Jones EUR/SCE - Cathy Westley (note taker) Adriatic Charter Al [...]
2009-10-01 20:50:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EUN NATO CR AL BK SR MK MW
09STATE102524BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 1: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 authorization request GC1964-09 for the retransfer of rifles from the Israeli Police to U.S. company [...]
2009-10-01 21:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC IS
09STATE102532BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-SHIPMENT/POST-LICENSE
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-shipment/post-license check on license 050190294 for the export of ballistic plates to Mexico. Post is requested to complete [...]
2009-10-01 21:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MX
09STATE102542RESPONSE TO ISRAEL REQUEST FOR GREATER BMENA ROLE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) Background: On September 8, MFA Maghreb Director Eynat Shlein-Michael (reftel) requested a greater Israeli role in the BMENA process for the fall 2009 workshops and the November Forum for the Future ministerial in Morocco. Unfo [...]
2009-10-01 21:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID KDEM KMPI PREL IS
09STATE102548REVISED INSTRUCTION: HRC RESOLUTION ON THE
[...] Per RefB, the Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus, and deliver the explanation of position below, on REV1 of the resolution entitled "Follow up to the 10th Human Rights Council Special Session (Resolution 10/1) on the impact of the global economic and financial crisis on the universa [...]
2009-10-01 22:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM
09STATE102580(S) MULTI FLATBED TRUCK CONVOY ENROUTE FROM IRAN
[...] (U) This is an action request to Embassy Ankara. Please deliver the points in paragraph 4 immediately. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S/NF) We have information that a multi flatbed truck convoy carrying industrial manufacturing components likely intended for the production of explosively [...]
2009-10-02 00:40:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNETTC MARR MCAP MOPS PARM PINR PREL PTER MASS TU
09STATE10260BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH CENTCOM AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Compliance Specialists from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met October 21-22 in Cairo with USG officials to discuss the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and related defense trade and compliance issues. Topics included third-party t [...]
2009-02-04 19:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG ETTC KOMC OTRA PARM PREL
09STATE102613TRAVEL WARNING - LEBANON
[...] The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon due to current safety and security concerns. Americans living and working in Lebanon should understand that they accept risks in remaining and should carefully consider those risks. This supersedes the Trav [...]
2009-10-02 08:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC LE
09STATE102684BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 4 and 5. 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 050190991 and 050192065 for the export of night vision devices and rifles to Togo. Po [...]
2009-10-02 13:17:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC IS TO
09STATE102717LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 922
[...] (SBU) As of October 2, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan National Police Sevilla Midence, Cruz Alonso; Comm; 02 May 1965 Navas Funes, Domingo de Jeses; Comm; 04 Aug 1958 2. (SBU) [...]
2009-10-02 13:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE102718LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 920
[...] (SBU) As of October 2, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Varela, Rafael Antonio; Sgt; 24 Oct 1972 Paniagua, Pablo Jose; Sgt; 25 July 1975 Rosales Caceres, Edwin Javier; Sgt; 07 A [...]
2009-10-02 13:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE102729COTE D,IVOIRE: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Cote d,Ivoire to h [...]
2009-10-02 14:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG IV
09STATE102732GHANA: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Ghana to help stre [...]
2009-10-02 14:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG GH
09STATE102805HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 these individuals be filed with as m [...]
2009-10-02 15:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL POLM
09STATE102860BLUE 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 assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050192019 for the export of gyroscopes to Taiwan. AIT Taipei is requested to complete [...]
2009-10-02 16:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TW
09STATE102887COUNTERTERRORISM 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. This training is funded by INL and S/CT, which co-chair the [...]
2009-10-02 17:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ECON EFIN KCRM KTFN PREL
09STATE102906BLUE 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 050106069 and 050119782 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled F-16 [...]
2009-10-02 17:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC ID SN
09STATE102919IRANIAN SHIPPING IN A POST-UNSCR 1803 ENVIRONMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Iranian Shipping in a Post-UNSCR 1803 Environment" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point o [...]
2009-10-02 18:11:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR BR
09STATE102923(C/NF) AFTERMATH OF PRESIDENT ZELAYA'S RETURN TO
[...] (S) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS APPRECIATE COVERAGE OF THE ONGOING CRISIS RELATED TO PRESIDENT ZELAYA'S RETURN TO HONDURAS. WE ARE PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN THE PROSPECTS OF VIOLENCE OCCURRING BETWEEN ZELAYA SUPPORTERS AND HONDURAN SECURITY FORCES. AS TIME AND RESOURCES ALLOW, WE WOULD WELCOME POST [...]
2009-10-02 18:18:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV PINS PREL BR CS HO VE
09STATE102928(C) KUDOS FOR LEADERSHIP REPORTING (C-AL9-01977)
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WOULD LIKE TO THANK POST FOR THE RICH BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION PROVIDED IN REFTEL, WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY ADVANCED OUR INSIGHTS ON HOW THESE LEADERS ARE PERCEIVED LOCALLY. OUR RECENT ANALYTIC ASSESSMENTS ON THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS, WHICH BENEFITTED FROM THIS TYPE [...]
2009-10-02 18:21:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV CH
09STATE102933(U) EAC TRADE NEGOTIATIONS (C-AL9-02031)
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE INTERESTED IN THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY'S (EAC) TRADE NEGOTIATIONS IN KAMPALA, UGANDA THAT TOOK PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 24 AND 25. ANALYSTS PLAN TO WRITE ABOUT THE NEGOTIATIONS, AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY REPORTING ON THE TOPICS BELOW, POSTS' TIME AND RESOURCES PER [...]
2009-10-02 18:29:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR BY KE RW TZ UG
09STATE102941(U) KUDOS FOR NIGER REFERENDUM REPORTING
[...] (C) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WOULD LIKE TO SEND KUDOS FOR REFTELS (NIAMEY 000505 AND NIAMEY 000625),WHICH PROVIDED INSIGHT INTO THE POLITICAL PARTIES' VIEWS OF PRESIDENT MAMADOU TANDJA'S REFERENDUM AND THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS IN OCTOBER. WE RECOGNIZE THAT POST WILL PROVIDE COVERAGE O [...]
2009-10-02 18:33:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPINR NG
09STATE102954(U) KUDOS FOR PORT AU PRINCE REPORTING
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATED REF REPORTS ON THE HAITIAN NATIONAL POLICE. WE FOUND THE EMBASSY'S INITIAL THOUGHTS IN REF A ON POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF THE NEW UNIT INSIGHTFUL. WE ALSO PARTICULARLY APPRECIATED THE UNIQUE DETAILS OF THE PASSAGE OF THE BILL. WE HAD SEEN THE APPRO [...]
2009-10-02 18:39:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR PGOV HA
09STATE102956(S/NF) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON IRANIAN INFLUENCE
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WELCOMED EMBASSY SANAA'S DETAILED REPORT ON IRANIAN INVOLVEMENT WITH THE HUTHI. WE WERE PARTICULARLY PLEASED WITH THE COMPREHENSIVENESS OF THE REPORTING, ASSESSMENTS OF IRANIAN STRATEGIC INTERESTS IN YEMEN, AND IMPACT OF FIGHTING ON BILATERAL RELATIONS BETWEEN YEM [...]
2009-10-02 18:42:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR ECON PGOV PREL IR YM
09STATE102964(U) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON KAZAKHSTAN ARRESTS
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATED REFTELS' COVERAGE OF THE ARRESTS OF KAZAKHSTANI GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ON CORRUPTION CHARGES AND RECENT CAMPAIGN TO FIGHT THE SYSTEMIC NATURE OF CORRUPTION. THE INSIGHTS ON THE ENDEMIC LEVEL OF CORRUPTION, AND THE EPIDEMIC OF RECENT ARRESTS OF MU [...]
2009-10-02 18:49:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR ECON EFIN ENRG PGOV KZ
09STATE102966(U) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON SIERRA LEONE CURRENCY
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATED POST'S REPORTING ON THE RECENT DECLINE IN THE VALUE OF THE SIERRA LEONE CURRENCY, AS REPORTED REFTELS (FREETOWN 000322, FREETOWN 000321, FREETOWN 000262). POST'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED THE CAUSE OF THE CURRENCY'S SLIDE, THE IMPACT OF THE GLOBAL EC [...]
2009-10-02 18:52:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR ECON SL
09STATE102971(S/NF) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON THE SOUTHERN
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE FOLLOWING THE SOUTHERN MOVEMENT IN YEMEN CLOSELY AND GREATLY APPRECIATE EMBASSY SANAA'S REPORTING ON THE SOUTHERN MOVEMENT, WHICH PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO DEVELOPMENTS ON THE GROUND IN YEMEN. WE ARE MOST CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROSPECTS OF THE SOUTHERN MOVE [...]
2009-10-02 18:56:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV PTER YM
09STATE102973FORMAL REQUEST FOR A BRIEFING FROM THE GOU ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Kyiv please see para 5. 2. (C) In April 2009, Ukraine circulated to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Partners notification of the GOU's intention to transfer MTCR Category I and Category II items to Saudi Arabia. The notification state [...]
2009-10-02 19:01:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC PARM PREL MTCRE MNUC UP SA
09STATE103101BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050132093 AND 050192341 for the export of rifles and components to Australia. Post is requested to [...]
2009-10-02 20:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AS
09STATE103113U/S BURNS' SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 CONVERSATION WITH
[...] (U) September 25, 2009; 4:00 p.m.; New York City, NY, USA. 2. (U) Participants: UNITED STATES U/S Willian J. Burns DAS Christopher J. McMullen Sara Mangiaracina (WHA Notetaker) PERU FM Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde Luis Valdivieso, Peruvian Ambassador to the United States Luis Chavez [...]
2009-10-02 20:43:00Secretary of StateSECRETBR CU HO NU OVIP PE PINS PM PREL SNAR VE OAS
09STATE103127COMPREHENSIVE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paras 2, 7-9. 2. (C) Summary: Consideration of the stalled Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) is expected to resume during upcoming UN Sixth Committee meetings in October. USUN should maintain USG redlines in ensuring that [...]
2009-10-02 21:26:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALCT PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE103130SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR NUCLEAR
[...] (SBU) Summary. Ambassador Susan Burk, Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation, met with key interlocutors on preparations for the 2010 Review Conference (RevCon) of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in Japan from August 25-30 on the mar [...]
2009-10-02 21:37:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAORC CDG CH ENRG FR KNNP MNUC PARM PGOV PREL RS UK
09STATE103137WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY - GUIDANCE FOR U.S. INTERVENTION DURING OCTOBER 5 SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE
[...] (U) This is an action request: USUN is instructed to draw from the points below during the UN Security Council thematic debate on Women, peace and security scheduled for October 5, 2009. 2. (U) Begin points: Thank you Mr. President. My delegation would like to welcome you to the Counci [...]
2009-10-02 21:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PHUM PREL CG KWMN
09STATE103147EUR PDAS MCELDOWNEY AND S/EEE AMB. MORNINGSTAR,S
[...] (C) Summary. On the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA),EUR Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Nancy McEldowney and Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Richard Morningstar met with Bulgarian FM Rumiana Zheleva. The meeting focused on European energy policy, Russia,s role in [...]
2009-10-02 21:55:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL UNGA BU
09STATE103150DEMARCHE REQUEST ON UN ENGAGEMENT IN YEMEN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes intends to travel to Yemen on/about October 8 to observe UN agency responses to the Houthi conflict in the northern Sa'ada province of Yemen. The Department requests that USUN approach Mr. Holmes in advance of his visit to relay the i [...]
2009-10-02 21:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP MOPS PGOV PHUM YM
09STATE103314VOTING INSTRUCTION - WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY RESOLUTION
[...] (U) This is an action request: The Department instructs USUN to vote in favor of the following UN Security Council resolution regarding Women, peace and security on October 5, 2009. USUN is authorized to provide U.S. co-sponsorship of the resolution. Post should seek additional guidance fro [...]
2009-10-05 12:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PHUM PREL CG KWMN
09STATE103351MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The Secretary of Defense authorized seven million dollars for relief operations in Indonesia. The USS McCampbell and the USNS Richard E. Byrd will join the USS Denver in logistics support operations. (MGEAP1/PACOM e-mail) 2. (SBU) President Yudhoyono's Chief of Staff expressed g [...]
2009-10-05 13:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE103356MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The Secretary of Defense authorized seven million dollars for relief operations in Indonesia. The USS McCampbell and the USNS Richard E. Byrd will join the USS Denver in logistics support operations. (MGEAP1/PACOM e-mail) 2. (SBU) President Yudhoyono's Chief of Staff expressed g [...]
2009-10-05 13:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE103558WHA ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON'S SEPTEMBER 29,
[...] (SBU) September 29, 2009; 2:30 p.m.; New York, NY, USA. 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. WHA Assistant Secretary Thomas A. Shannon Anthony Miranda (WHA Notetaker) Nicaragua Foreign Minister Samuel Santos Lopez Ambassador Jaime Hermida Castillo, Deputy UN PermRep Roberto Leal Ocampo, Dir [...]
2009-10-05 18:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ETRD HO NU OVIP PGOV PREL SNAR
09STATE103560(U) ASSISTANT SECRETARY BLAKE'S SEPTEMBER 28,
[...] (U) Participants: U.S. Robert O. Blake, SCA Assistant Secretary Matthew Lowe, Special Assistant Elena Soderblom, Bureau Notetaker BANGLADESH Dipu Moni, Foreign Minister Mohamed Mijarul Quayes, Foreign Secretary 2. (U) SUMMARY. In a meeting on the margins of UNGA with South and Ce [...]
2009-10-05 18:47:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALBG PGOV PHUM PREL
09STATE103561UNDER SECRETARY BURN'S SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
[...] (U) September 25, 2009; 18:00; New York, USA. 2. (U) Participants: U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs William Burns WHA Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon Bert Kraaimoore (Notetaker) EL SALVADOR Foreign Minister Hugo Martinez UN PermRep Carmen Maria Gallardo Chief of Cabin [...]
2009-10-05 18:48:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON EFIN SMIG SNAR ES HO
09STATE103636INTRODUCING THE COORDINATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] SUMMARY. As part of the Administration's energy policy, the Secretary recently appointed me as the Department's Coordinator for International Energy Affairs S/CIEA. In this position, I will help to ensure that energy security is integrated into the core mission of the Department and to elevat [...]
2009-10-05 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECON EPET ETRD PREL SENV PGOV
09STATE103658A/S CAMPBELL,S SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 CONVERSATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On September 29 EAP Assistant Secretary Kurt Campbell and Timorese Foreign Minister Zacarias da Costa met in New York to discuss ideas for increasing U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia. Da Costa welcomed a strong U.S. role in Southeast Asia, particularly in security and educati [...]
2009-10-05 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL TT
09STATE103660JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-05 21:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE103661SECRETARY BURNS MEETS FM BOGOLLAGAMA
[...] (SBU) Participants: U.S. Under Secretary Bill Burns Assistant Secretary Robert Blake Special Assistant Matthew Lowe Elena Soderblom (Notetaker) SRI LANKA Foreign Minister Bogollagama Notetaker 2. (C) SUMMARY: On September 25, Under Secretary Burns told Foreign Minister Bogollagam [...]
2009-10-05 22:08:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PREF PTER CE
09STATE103663CLARIFYING THE UFC POSITION ON UNSC REFORM: A/S
[...] SUMMARY. A/S Brimmer met with Italian Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs Vincenzo Scotti on September 23 on the margins of the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA). The discussion focused entirely on Italy's positions on UN Security Council (UNSC) expansion. END SUMMARY. 2. At a meeting with [...]
2009-10-05 23:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE103664UNSC SOMALIA SANCTIONS COMMITTEE: ARMS EMBARGO
[...] This is an action request. USUN is requested to send a letter to the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia ("the Somalia Sanctions Committee" - www.un.org/sc/committees/751/index.shtml) with the information found in para 3 bel [...]
2009-10-05 23:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER XW UNSC
09STATE103665SUDAN ELECTIONS: UNSC DRAFT PRESS STATEMENT
[...] Action Request: Department requests that USUN seek a UN Security Council Press Statement regarding preparations for elections in Sudan at the earliest opportunity. USUN should refer any substantive changes to the draft press statement in paragraph two to the Department prior to adoption. [...]
2009-10-05 23:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SU XA XW
09STATE103668PROPOSED U.S.-UKRAINE BILATERAL ENERGY SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: This is an action request. Post is requested to contact the Government of Ukraine, both MFA interlocutors and other GOU agencies with direct authority over energy issues, concerning the modalities and timing for the first meeting of the U.S.-Ukraine Bilateral Energy Security Wor [...]
2009-10-05 23:48:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON ENRG EPET KNNP PGOV PREL UP
09STATE103681MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-06 01:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE103697MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The United Nations is readying a Flash Appeal for donations, as soon as it completes a needs assessment. (MGEAP1/Embassy Jakarta telcon) 2. (SBU) A Humanitarian Assistance Rapid Response Team (HARRT) field hospital, sent by the U.S. Pacific Command, arrived at Padang's airport. [...]
2009-10-06 03:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE103698MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY: ALDAC/QUADRENNIAL
[...] (U) In July, I announced the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR). As I noted in my town hall meetings at the State Department and USAID, this review ? modeled in part on the Defense Department?s Quadrennial Defense Review ? is designed to be both visionary and operational. I [...]
2009-10-06 04:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT
09STATE103755MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): NORTH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "North Korea,s Missile Program" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (POC) for [...]
2009-10-06 13:14:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR BR
09STATE103767MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR) -- U.S.
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) BACKGROUND/ACTION REQUEST: Request Embassy Paris provide the four separate interagency-cleared proposals in paragraphs 3-6 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (POC) for distribution [...]
2009-10-06 13:27:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMTCRE ETTC KSCA PARM PREL FR
09STATE10381POST CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ASEAN RELATED ISSUES
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST for all addressees. See para 4. 2. (SBU) The role of regional and multilateral institutions in Asia continues to evolve and incrementally increase in importance. USG interaction with ASEAN on both policy and programs has expanded notably over the past several [...]
2009-02-04 21:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECIN PREL ASEAN
09STATE10394(S) INFORMING SUDAN OF U.S. CONCERNS REGARDING
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Khartoum, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background/Purpose/Objective: The United States has information that in 2008, Sudan was negotiating a weapons deal with the North Korean government that included purchasing North Korean medium-range ballisti [...]
2009-02-04 21:39:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL KN SU
09STATE103976(C) WHA ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON'S SEPTEMBER
[...] Classified by WHA Assistant Secretary Thomas A. Shannon. Reason: 1.4 (b, d) 2. (U) September 24, 2009; 10:00; New York, USA. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. WHA Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon Jenna Ben-Yehuda (Notetaker) SPAIN Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Juan [...]
2009-10-06 15:15:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PGOV ECON EFIN ES HO
09STATE103983SUDAN ELECTIONS: DRAFT UNSC PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT
[...] Action Request: Department requests that USUN seek a UN Security Council Presidential Statement (PRST) regarding preparations for elections in Sudan at the earliest opportunity. USUN should refer any substantive changes to the draft PRST in paragraph two to the Department prior to adoption. [...]
2009-10-06 15:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SU XA XW
09STATE104064BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: CHECK ON UNAUTHORIZED
[...] 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 check on Airod Sdn Bhd (Airod) related to the temporary re-export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled aircraft [...]
2009-10-06 17:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY
09STATE104136LEAHY VETTING FOR LEED 33 COURSE IN BOTSWANA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds as of October 6, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below: Name: BALA ADALBERT Bonavanture Title: Superintendent of Police DOB: Auigust 14, 1970 POB: B [...]
2009-10-06 19:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CM
09STATE104146OSCE/FSC: AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN CONSENSUS ON
[...] (U) This is an action message. 2. (U) USDEL is authorized to join consensus on the FSC draft decision on the agenda and modalities of the twentieth annual implementation assessment meeting (FSC.DD/9/09). CLINTON [...]
2009-10-06 19:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PARM PREL
09STATE104147OSCE/FSC: AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN CONSENSUS ON
[...] (U) This is an action message. 2. (U) USDEL is authorized to join consensus on the FSC draft decision on the best practice guide for implementation of the Vienna Document 1999, Chapter IV on 'Contacts' (FSC.AIAM/8/09/Rev.3). CLINTON [...]
2009-10-06 19:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PARM PREL
09STATE104154LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES NOMINATED TO ATTEND
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds as of October 6, 2009, it posssesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Arthemon Nzitabakuze Rank: Lieutenant Colonel DOB: 1976 Name: Thacien Manirakiza Rank [...]
2009-10-06 19:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM BY
09STATE104169BLUE 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 050184121 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled aircraft parts to S [...]
2009-10-06 20:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SN
09STATE104192RESPONSE TO COLOMBIAN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please pass to NAS/Bogota. Please see paragraph three. 2. (U) Reftel requested instructions from Department on responding to an offer of assistance from the Colombian National Police (CNP) to help train the Counternarcotics Police of Afghanistan's Narcotics In [...]
2009-10-06 20:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SNAR AF CO
09STATE10420SIERRA LEONE: TALKING POINTS FOR FEBRUARY 9 UNSC
[...] USUN may draw from the talking points in para 2 for the February 9 UN Security Council debate on Sierra Leone. It is separately requested that USUN meet with the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone(UNIPSIL) Executive Representative Michael von Schulenberg (who will [...]
2009-02-04 22:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SL XA XY
09STATE104212A/S BRIMMER'S SEPTEMBER 29 MEETING WITH ISRAELI
[...] SUMMARY. A/S Brimmer met with Israeli Permanent Representative to the United Nations Gabriela Shalev on September 29 on the margins of the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA). Shalev was accompanied by Deputy Permanent Representative Daniel Carmon, Mr. Amir Weissbrod, and Mrs. Keren Shahar Ben-Am [...]
2009-10-06 21:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNGA
09STATE104215A SPY WORLD SUCCESS STORY
[...] SUMMARY: That's how Washington Post columnist David Ignatius described INR. Ignatius wrote that INR owes its success to "a culture that supports dissent -- and demands expertise...When that kind of intolerance for mediocrity is shared throughout the intelligence community, we'll know that [...]
2009-10-06 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT PINR
09STATE104223USNATO GUIDANCE: SENIOR RESOURCE BOARD PLENARY,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-06 22:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALNATO MARR AORC
09STATE104226MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The DART has begun assessing needs in Pariaman and surrounding areas. The first of three U.S. Navy ships arrive October 8, with helicopters and other logistical support. (MGEAP1/Embassy Jakarta telcon) 2. (SBU) On October 5, a U.S. Air Force team reopened the Tabing Airfield to acco [...]
2009-10-07 00:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE104297MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The humanitarian situation in Padang is stabilizing and coordination among relief organizations, local authorities, and international donors has been effective. The United Nations set up groups coordinating education, food and nutrition, health, logistics, shelter, telecommunications, [...]
2009-10-07 11:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE10430ARCHIVAL IMMUNITY WAIVER IN RESPONSE TO TAJIK MVD
[...] (C) On January 4, 7, and 9, Post has received three official written requests for documentation and information from the Tajik Ministry of Interior related to a criminal investigation into a criminal case violating the Tajik law "swindling". (reftel) According to the documents received from [...]
2009-02-04 23:30:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALASEC CVIS KLIG KVIS TI
09STATE10431OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO REPORT BY HOM
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the February 5, 2009 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. The United States joins other delegations in welcoming the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ambassador Werner Almhofer. As yo [...]
2009-02-04 23:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL KV
09STATE104334MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR PEACEBUILDING
[...] Mission clearance is requested for S/CRS Deputy Coordinator Jon Benton, S/CRS/Strategic Communications Director Michael Greenwald, and Strategic Communications Officers Richard Ponzio and Sarah Pierson, as well as IO/PSC Foreign Affairs Officer Tanaz Khambatta. See specific requests below. [...]
2009-10-07 13:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO
09STATE104391STATEMENT FOR SIXTH COMMITTEE ON UN
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. SUMMARY: The Sixth Committee will address the CCIT on October 6, 7 and 23. Negotiations on the CCIT have foundered for nine years on two issues: (1) the scope of an exemption for military activities and (2) exemption of national libe [...]
2009-10-07 14:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER CT UNSC
09STATE104467MALAYSIAN-BASED FRONT COMPANY FOR IRANIAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Seoul please see para 3. 2. (S) Background and objective: The United States has information that in June 2009, the Malaysia-based procurement entity Skylife Worldwide Sdn Bhd expressed interest in purchasing U.S.-origin measuring equipment from th [...]
2009-10-07 15:49:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC PARM PREL MTCRE MNUC KS MY IR
09STATE1045422009-H1N1: CONSULAR SERVICES FOR U.S. CITIZENS
[...] SUMMARY: In June 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that a global pandemic was underway due to 2009-H1N1 influenza, also known as novel H1N1. Unlike avian influenza (H5N1),the disease caused by this strain of the influenza virus is far less severe, with a mortality rate simi [...]
2009-10-07 17:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMED AMGT CASC CMGT TBIO KFLU
09STATE104549MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The humanitarian situation in Padang is stabilizing and coordination among relief organizations, local authorities, and international donors has been effective. The United Nations set up groups coordinating education, food and nutrition, health, logistics, shelter, telecommunications, [...]
2009-10-07 17:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE104643FOREIGN SERVICE NATIONAL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND:
[...] This cable provides guidance to all Americans and Locally Employed (LE) Staff for making donations to the Foreign Service National (FSN) Emergency Relief Fund (see paras 4-7). As a result of heavy flooding in Manila, Ouagadougou and Dakar, our LE colleagues in those regions are in urgent nee [...]
2009-10-07 19:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT KSEP AFIN APER
09STATE104654OMAN: ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP (2009-2010)
[...] (U) This is an action request (see para 5). 2. (U) The 2009 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 2 when host governments are not meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA),but are makin [...]
2009-10-07 19:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG MU
09STATE104663DJIBOUTI: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Djibouti to help s [...]
2009-10-07 19:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG DJ
09STATE104673DRC: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN (2009-2010)
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of the Democratic Rep [...]
2009-10-07 19:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG CG
09STATE104679YEMEN: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Yemen to help stre [...]
2009-10-07 20:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG YM
09STATE104684TUNISIA: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Tunisia to help st [...]
2009-10-07 20:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG TS
09STATE104723BRAZIL'S UNGA PRIORITIES: A/S BRIMMER'S SEPTEMBER
[...] SUMMARY. IO Assistant Secretary Esther Brimmer met with Brazilian Director-General for International Organizations Carlos Duarte on September 24 to discuss a wide range of multilateral issues, including peacekeeping, human rights, the Alliance of Civilizations, Brazil's non-permanent seat on t [...]
2009-10-07 21:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE104726MEXICO ON UNSC REFORM AND HUMAN RIGHTS: A/S
[...] SUMMARY. A/S Brimmer met with Mexican Under Secretary for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights Juan Manuel Gomez Robledo on September 24 on the margins of the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA). The discussion focused primarily on UN Security Council (UNSC) reform and human rights. END SUMMARY. [...]
2009-10-07 21:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE104728BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 4 and 5. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on brokering authorization BAL 118-09 for the brokering of rifles for end-use in Guatemala. Post [...]
2009-10-07 21:41:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC KOMC GT BU
09STATE104737SOMALIA: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR OCTOBER 8 BRIEFING
[...] Action Request: USUN should draw from the building blocks in paragraph 2 below in drafting the statement for the UN Security Council briefing on Somalia on October 8, 2009. End action. 2. Begin building blocks: Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to begin by thanking Spec [...]
2009-10-07 22:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
09STATE104740VOTING INSTRUCTION: ISAF RENEWAL RESOLUTION
[...] (U) This is an action request: The Department instructs USUN to vote in favor of the UN Security Council resolution in paragraph 2 regarding the International Assistance Force in Afghanistan on October 8, 2009. USUN is authorized to provide U.S. co-sponsorship of the resolution. Post should [...]
2009-10-07 23:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL NATO AF
09STATE104741SECURITY COUNCIL CONSULTATIONS: COTE D'IVOIRE
[...] (U) The Security Council will hold consultations on Cote d'Ivoire on October 13. The Presidential Statement issued on September 29 (reftel) expressed the Council's concern about delays in preparations for the November 29 Ivorian elections, and stated the Council's intention to review the situa [...]
2009-10-07 23:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO IC
09STATE105048(S/NF) BAHRAIN: EMERGENT PRINCES NASIR AND KHALID
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS OBSERVE PRINCE NASIR BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA AND PRINCE KHALID BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA TO BE IMPORTANT EMERGING TARGETS OF LEADERSHIP ANALYSIS FOR THE BAHRAINI ROYAL FAMILY. WE CURRENTLY LACK BASELINE REPORTING TO ASSESS THEIR SCOPE OF INFLUENCE WITHIN THE FAMILY, PERSONALIT [...]
2009-10-08 16:32:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV BA
09STATE105054(S/NF) BAHRAIN: EMERGENT PRINCES NASIR AND KHALID
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS OBSERVE PRINCE NASIR BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA AND PRINCE KHALID BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA TO BE IMPORTANT EMERGING TARGETS OF LEADERSHIP ANALYSIS FOR THE BAHRAINI ROYAL FAMILY. WE CURRENTLY LACK BASELINE REPORTING TO ASSESS THEIR SCOPE OF INFLUENCE WITHIN THE FAMILY, PERSO [...]
2009-10-08 16:35:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV BA
09STATE105067(S/NF) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON SHIA CLERICAL
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATED RECENT REPORTING ON THE SHIA CLERICAL HIERARCHY IN BAHRAIN AND CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SHIA CLERICS/OPPOSITION LEADERS TO FOREIGN CLERICS FROM IRAQ, IRAN, LEBANON, AND HIZBALLAH. WE REMAIN INTERESTED IN ANY REPORTING THAT DESCRIBES THE LEVEL OF INFL [...]
2009-10-08 16:43:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR KISL PGOV BA
09STATE105334DIPLOMATIC NOTE RESPONSE ON PALOMARES
[...] The Department requests that Post deliver the following diplomatic note to the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. Text of Diplomatic Note: (Insert complimentary opening) The Department of State has the honor to acknowledge receipt of the Embassy of Spain's Note Verbale No. 27 date [...]
2009-10-08 21:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKGCN KPAO PARM PGOV PREL SENV SP
09STATE105341EGYPT'S UNGA PRIORITIES: A/S ESTHER BRIMMER'S
[...] SUMMARY. A/S Brimmer met with Egyptian UN Director Naela Gabr on September 22 on the margins of the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA). The discussion focused on gender issues,the Middle East Safeguards resolution,food security,human rights, UNESCO Director-General election and the UNESCO. END S [...]
2009-10-08 21:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE105342AGREEMENT WITH PANAMA ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2, 5, AND 6. 2. DOD HAS ASKED THE DEPARTMENT TO SECURE STATUS PROTECTIONS FOR U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO WILL BE PRESENT IN PANAMA, FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, IN CONJUNCTION WITH COUNTERNARCOTICS RELATED TRAINING EXERCISES (MILIT [...]
2009-10-08 21:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL US
09STATE105354CCIT TOPS INDIA'S UNGA PRIORITY LIST: A/S
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. SUMMARY. A/S Brimmer met with Indian Joint Secretary for UN Political Affairs Asith Kumar Bhattacharjee on September 23 on the margins of the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA). The discussion focused on India's UN priorities for the coming yea [...]
2009-10-09 00:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE105357VOTING INSTRUCTIONS - UN CONVENTION AGAINST
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-09 00:54:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL
09STATE105413IRAQ: ADDRESSING AMERICAN VICTIMS' CLAIMS
[...] (U) This is an action cable. Please see paragraph eight. 2. (C) Summary: On July 16 -17, 2009 PM Maliki,s top legal and political advisers and representatives from State Justice, DOD and Treasury reached preliminary agreement on a draft state-to-state claims settlement text for resolvin [...]
2009-10-09 12:12:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEFIN PREL PHUM KJUS PGOV PINS IZ
09STATE105467UNIFIL: BUCKING UP THE ITALIANS
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs three through six. Summary ------- 2. (C/NF) Summary. We want to prevent a significant drawdown of Italy's contribution to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL),a linchpin of the post-2006 ceasefire between Israel and Hizballah. Due t [...]
2009-10-09 13:40:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV MARR MOPS KPKO IT LE IS
09STATE105554GUIDANCE: FOURTH COMMITTEE: UNIVERSITY FOR PEACE
[...] USUN may join consensus on the Costa Rican-sponsored resolution entitled "University for Peace", which will be discussed under agenda item 27 of the Fourth Committee of the 64th session of the UN General Assembly. An explanation of vote is not required. Resolution text follows. 2. Begin [...]
2009-10-09 16:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA
09STATE105586GUIDANCE: FOURTH COMMITTEE: UNIVERSITY FOR PEACE
[...] USUN may join consensus on the Costa Rican-sponsored resolution entitled "University for Peace", which will be discussed under agenda item 27 of the Fourth Committee of the 64th session of the UN General Assembly. An explanation of vote is not required. Resolution text follows. 2. Begin [...]
2009-10-09 16:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA
09STATE105599GUIDELINES ON CONTACTS WITH TAIWAN
[...] SUMMARY: EXECUTIVE BRANCH CONTACTS WITH TAIWAN REPRESENTATIVES ABROAD SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES LAID OUT IN PARA 3 BELOW. THE GUIDELINES APPLY TO ALL OCCASIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND ESPECIALLY IN THE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE OCTOBER 10 ("DOUBLE TEN") ANNIVERSARY OF T [...]
2009-10-09 16:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT PREL TW
09STATE105628NAMIBIA: RESPONSE TO ROSSING REQUEST FOR
[...] (U) Action request, please see paragraph 4. 2. (C) Background: In response to the latest theft of uranium oxide from Rio Tinto's Rossing Uranium facility, Managing Director Mike Leech reached out to Ambassador Mathieu to request USG assistance for technical assistance on its security progr [...]
2009-10-09 17:34:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM ENRG EMIN ETTC PREL IR WA
09STATE10565LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 113
[...] (SBU) As of February 5, 2009 the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals or units listed. Unit: -- Lozano Vilchez, Jose Fernando; DOB: 18 May 1963 2. (SBU) Post is therefore authorized to provide the following sta [...]
2009-02-05 15:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE105698LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 201)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the EXBS-organized, DHS/ICE-delivered Regional Advanced Undercover Investigations and Controlled Deliveries Training, October 12-15, 2009, in Bar, Montenegro 2. (U) [...]
2009-10-09 18:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE105725LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 192)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend FBI sponsored Task Force Study Group trip to Budapest, Hungary from October 5-9, 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and [...]
2009-10-09 19:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE105758MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] At 1600 EDT on 10/09/09, the Executive Secretary disbanded the EAP Natural Disaster Monitoring Group. 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 fr [...]
2009-10-09 20:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
09STATE105775Allowance and Post Differential
[...] Effective October 11, 2009, unless otherwise noted, allowances and/or post differential rates are revised as shown. These changes are issued under TL:SR-718. 2. Please inform local offices of all U.S. government agencies at the posts listed in this cable. 3. Important: Read this entire [...]
2009-10-09 20:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDALOW AMGT APER AFIN
09STATE105809CAR: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN (2009-2010)
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of the Central African [...]
2009-10-09 22:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG CT
09STATE105819CWC: GUIDANCE FOR THE 58th SESSION OF THE OPCW
[...] (U) This document provides guidance for the U.S. delegation to the Fifty-eighth Session of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Executive Council (EC). The three significant political items on the agenda are: Appointment of a new Director-General, the Draft Program [...]
2009-10-10 00:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC OPCW CBW
09STATE105820UNSC SUDAN SANCTIONS COMMITTEE: VOTING
[...] This is an action request. USUN is authorized to vote in favor of the draft resolution, text included in para 3 below, renewing the UNSC Sudan Sanctions Committee's Panel of Experts' mandate for one year. If there are additional substantive changes to this text, please consult Washington for [...]
2009-10-10 00:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV PHUM PINS PREL XW UNSC
09STATE105941UN SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENSION OF MINUSTAH
[...] This is an action request. USUN should vote in favor of the resolution below, extending the mandate of the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) until October 15, 2010. Begin text. The Security Council, Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Haiti, in particular its resolution [...]
2009-10-11 21:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO HA
09STATE105942SFO-V GUIDANCE-005: RESPONSE TO RFG-001 AND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-11 21:05:00Secretary of StateSECRETKACT KTIA PARM START RS US
09STATE106226EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 382 AND 99204 THRU
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-10-13 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE106267HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-13 19:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE106268HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-13 19:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE106287BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
[...] 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 050105215 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled aircraf [...]
2009-10-13 19:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RP
09STATE106299MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST: WILLIAM MALZAHN,
[...] Department requests mission clearance and assistance in obtaining UN credentials for ISN/CATR Acting Director William Malzahn, who will intermittently be assisting the U.S. delegation to the First Committee in its work on the Arms Trade Treaty and the UN Register of Conventional Arms between O [...]
2009-10-13 19:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM UNGA MCAP MAS
09STATE106301MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST: GARY SAMORE, OCTOBER
[...] Department requests mission clearance and assistance in obtaining UN credentials for the NSC's Gary Samore, who will be hosting/attending meetings at the United Nations on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16. No further assistance is requested. Mission POC is USUN/POL Michael Gordon. [...]
2009-10-13 19:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA KNNP
09STATE10631TRAVEL WARNING - THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo- Kinshasa). This notice replaces the Travel Warning dated October 30, 2008 to reflect changes in the security situation in North Kivu province and the surrounding area, as well [...]
2009-02-05 17:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CG
09STATE106356HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as muc [...]
2009-10-13 21:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL POLM
09STATE106358HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as muc [...]
2009-10-13 21:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL POLM
09STATE1063782010 BUDGET DEMARCHE TO LATVIAN GOVERNMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-13 22:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON ECIN PGOV PREL SW LG
09STATE106380OSCE JOINT FSC/PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT IN
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 14 Joint FSC/Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. On behalf of the United States delegation, I would like to thank LTG Duttan for his comprehensive report on the status of [...]
2009-10-13 22:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MOPPS OSCE PREL AF
09STATE106423URGENT DEMARCHE REQUEST ON THE GOLDSTONE REPORT
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraph three. 2. (SBU) Summary. South African Jurist Richard Goldstone submitted his report on conflict in Gaza to the Human Rights Council (HRC) on September 15. After negotiating with the United States to reshape an initial, one-sided Pales [...]
2009-10-14 05:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL
09STATE106424Guidance: Middle East Consultations, October 14
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN may draw from para two elements when making its intervention during the Middle East debate in the Security Council on October 14. The Department may send follow-on instructions revising these elements in order to capture the nuance of the evolving situatio [...]
2009-10-14 05:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC IS KPAL
09STATE106670GUIDANCE: FOURTH COMMITTEE: UNIVERSITY FOR PEACE
[...] USUN may join consensus on the Costa Rican-sponsored resolution entitled "University for Peace", which will be discussed under agenda item 27 of the Fourth Committee of the 64th session of the UN General Assembly. An explanation of vote is not required. Resolution text follows. 2. Begin [...]
2009-10-14 17:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA
09STATE106740IRANIAN-CONTROLLED, MALAYSIAN-BASED PROCUREMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background/Objective: The United States has information indicating that in mid-August 2009, Malaysia's Electronics Component Limited (ECL) ordered $270,000 worth of AC/DC converter modules from the German firm S [...]
2009-10-14 19:15:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA GM IR MY
09STATE106749(C) KUDOS AND FOLLOW-UP FOR REPORTING ON GABON'S
[...] (C/NF) US EMBASSY LIBREVILLE HAS PROVIDED EXCELLENT REPORTING (SEE REFTELS) ON GABON'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PROCESS, CANDIDATES, AND OUTCOME THAT HAS BEEN INVALUABLE TO WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WHO TRACKED THE ELECTION AND COMPLETED VARIOUS WRITTEN PRODUCTS AND BRIEFINGS, INCLUDING A LEADERSHI [...]
2009-10-14 19:30:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR GB
09STATE106750(C/NF) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON SPANISH ECONOMY
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS APPRECIATED REFTELS REGARDING THE RECESSION IN SPAIN AND THE PLAYERS AND FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE SPANISH ECONOMIC POLICY. WE ESPECIALLY WELCOMED YOUR INSIGHTS INTO HOW THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN IS AFFECTING ZAPATERO AND HIS CABINET AND INTO FACTORS SHAPING SPANISH DOMESTIC ECO [...]
2009-10-14 19:32:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR ECON EFIN SP
09STATE106753OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON THE SIGNING OF THE PROTOCOLS BY ARMENIA AND TURKEY
[...] (U) Post is authorized to make the following statement at the October 15 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Madam Chair. We commend the Armenian and Turkish governments for their courage in taking a historic step forward on October 10 in the process [...]
2009-10-14 19:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE CARC AM TU
09STATE106797OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO OCEEA REPORT
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 15, 2009 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. Mr. Svilanovic, the United States welcomes you back to the Permanent Council and thanks you for your comprehensive report. We commen [...]
2009-10-14 20:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON OSCE PGOV PREL
09STATE106805OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: TURKMENISTAN,S PERENNIAL
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 15, 2009 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. The United States wishes to join the EU in expressing its regret that the Government of Turkmenistan, once again, chose not to partic [...]
2009-10-14 20:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV OSCE KPAO PHUM PREL TX
09STATE106814NATO/VCC: BIDS FOR VD99 VERIFICATION ACTIVITY IN
[...] (U) This is an action message, see para 2. 2. (C/REL NATO) In accordance with the Alliance agreement to coordinate Vienna Document 1999 (VD99) evaluation visits and inspections (AC/319-WP(2008)0009-REV8, dated 9 February 2009),the Verification Coordinating Committee (VCC) has requested tha [...]
2009-10-14 21:38:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKCFE NATO OSCE PARM PREL
09STATE106818OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO AMBASSADOR
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 15, 2009 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States joins other delegations in welcoming you, Ambassador Remler, and in thanking you for your comprehensive report. [...]
2009-10-14 21:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PGOV MD
09STATE106834CHANGING THE GLOBAL NUCLEAR ENERGY PARTNERSHIP
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 4 and 5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) In his April 5 Prague speech, President Obama called for a new framework for civil nuclear cooperation, including an international fuel bank, so that countries can access peaceful nuclear power with [...]
2009-10-14 23:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG KNNP IAEA AR BR EG MX NL VM SZ KU GG AG EZ
09STATE106873AFGHANISTAN PRT VETERANS: SHARING YOUR
[...] Current and former USG American employees who have recently worked with Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT) or at a military battalion, brigade or regional command headquarters in Afghanistan are urgently needed to help train new employees for successful tours in Afghan field positions. [...]
2009-10-15 02:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER
09STATE106891BLUE 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 gyroscopes to Indonesia via Singapore. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern ch [...]
2009-10-15 11:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC ID KOMC SN
09STATE1069JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COESPU COURSES
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of in [...]
2009-01-06 20:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO KCRM MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE107044ACTION REQUEST: SUPPORT FOR MONTENEGRO'S AND
[...] (U) This is an action request cable. Please see paragraphs 4-5. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: In previous Southeastern Europe Defense Ministerial (SEDM) membership discussions, the U.S. objected to Serbian membership in SEDM without a firm commitment by the Government of Serbia to not/not block its [...]
2009-10-15 14:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PREL GR RO TU SR UP SI MW IT BU HR
09STATE10706HUMAN 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 [...]
2009-02-05 19:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE10712HUMAN 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 these individuals be filed with as m [...]
2009-02-05 19:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE107194EURASIAN ENERGY POLICY: PRESS GUIDANCE
[...] (SBU) The purpose of this cable is to provide Embassies with talking points and general press guidance that they can draw on as needed regarding our Eurasian Energy policy. We continue to believe that diversity ) of energy suppliers, transportation routes and energy sources ) is the key to [...]
2009-10-15 18:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET PPD
09STATE107284OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: CONTINGENCY STATEMENT ON
[...] (U) Post is authorized to draw from the following statement at the October 15 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council if the Tagliavini Report is raised. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. We note that the report cited today was produced by an independent commission whose findings are so [...]
2009-10-15 20:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MOPPS OSCE PREL AF
09STATE107298PARTNERING FOR GLOBAL HUNGER AND FOOD SECURITY
[...] Summary. On September 25-26 in New York, Secretary Clinton introduced the USG approach to combating global hunger and promoting food security. The Secretary underscored that a key component of the U.S. plan is the support of country-led programs through strong partnerships and collaborations [...]
2009-10-15 21:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ETRD
09STATE107309LETTER FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO FM FRATTINI
[...] Please deliver the following message from Secretary Clinton to Italian Foreign Minister Frattini. The Department does not plan to release the text of the message but has no objection if the government of Italy wishes to do so. There will be no signed original. 2. BEGIN TEXT: Dear Mr. [...]
2009-10-15 22:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL IT XG XT ZM
09STATE107312TRANSFER OF RUSSIAN SA-10 TO ARMENIA
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 5. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (S//NF) The U.S. has information indicating that Armenia is in the process of acquiring a total of 144 S-300/SA-10 missiles from Russia. While we have no indication that the intended end-use is other th [...]
2009-10-15 23:16:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNETRD ETTC MARR MCAP PARM PREL
09STATE107313MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST: KEN HODGKINS, OCT.
[...] Department requests mission clearance and assistance in obtaining UN credentials for OES/SAT Director Ken Hodgkins, who will be attending Fourth Committee meetings at the United Nations between October 19 and October 23. No further assistance is requested. Mission POC is USUN/POL Barbara Mas [...]
2009-10-15 23:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNPUOS UNGA
09STATE107314TRAVEL ALERT - TANZANIA
[...] The U.S. Department of State alerts American citizens to the possibility of election-related unrest as Zanzibar registers voters for the upcoming general elections expected October 2010. American citizens who choose to travel to Zanzibar during this period are advised to maintain a high level [...]
2009-10-15 23:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC KPAO PREL TZ
09STATE107329CWC: SPECIAL GUIDANCE FOR THE U.S. DELEGATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: The contest for OPCW Director- General is unexpectedly coming to a rapid conclusion. As a result of the fifth straw poll, conducted Thursday, October 15, the Turkish candidate (Ahmet Uzumcu) is the clear leader. Further straw polls will be conducted on Friday, October 16, to [...]
2009-10-16 01:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC OPCW CBW
09STATE107552OSCE/FSC: PROPOSAL ON NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY
[...] (U) This is an action cable. See paras 4-6. 2. (SBU) Summary. Based on significant interest expressed for follow up activities to the March OSCE Workshop on Enhancing Cybersecurity, Washington has developed a national cybersecurity self-survey and assessment. Washington requests that Miss [...]
2009-10-16 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINT KCIP OSCE PARM PREL
09STATE107640BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: FOLLOW-UP TO NIGERIA ON
[...] 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 follow-up inquiry on a request (DDTC case GC 0997-09) for the re-export of three (3) C-130H aircraft from Nigeria to Senegal. [...]
2009-10-16 18:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC NI IS
09STATE107705(S) NEXT STEPS ON TURKEY'S SEIZURE OF IRANIAN
[...] (U) This is an action request to Embassy Ankara. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S/NF) On October 4, in response to U.S.-provided information, Turkey halted a convoy of three flatbed trucks enroute from Iran to a Lebanon-based company via Syria. The trucks were su [...]
2009-10-16 22:20:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNETTC MARR MCAP MOPS PARM PINR PREL PTER MASS TU
09STATE107719SRI LANKA: EXPRESSING DISAPPOINTMENT IN DEFENSE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) Background: The GSL request to Parliament for nearly $300 million in supplementary defense spending, which, per ref A reporting, will provide for recruiting of 25,000 new soldiers and constructing new military bases in the [...]
2009-10-17 00:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PTER MCAP MARR ECON EFIN EAID IMF CE
09STATE10774DEMARCHE TO SECURITY COUNCIL ON UNSCR 1540 -
[...] (U) This is an action request. Bearing in mind para 3 objectives, USUN and other action addressees are asked to deploy para 6 suggested text in combination with REFS C and D to delegations and host governments as appropriate in order to permit a robust Program of Work (POW) for the UNSCR 1540 [...]
2009-02-05 20:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC
09STATE107748SFO-VI GUIDANCE-001: INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.S.
[...] (U) Assistant Secretary for Verification, Compliance, and Implementation Rose Gottemoeller will head the U.S. delegation to the sixth round of START Follow-on treaty negotiations with Russia in Geneva, Switzerland, beginning on October 19, 2009. Following is guidance for the beginning of thi [...]
2009-10-17 07:51:00Secretary of StateSECRETKACT KTIA PARM START JCIC US RS
09STATE107790TRAVEL WARNING: GUINEA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Guinea as the political situation there remains highly volatile, and urges all Americans still in Guinea to depart the country. Although Guinea has been relatively calm since October 5, 2009, the potential for violence remains hig [...]
2009-10-17 18:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC GV
09STATE107798MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The October 17 communique called for no current transitional authority or National Council for Democracy members to run in the 2010 presidential elections, Embassy Abuja reports. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) also requested the UNSC and the African Union (AU) c [...]
2009-10-17 21:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE107849MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The junta leader released a note through the Guinean Foreign Ministry to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU). In the message, Dadis refused to renounce in writing that he would run for president in 2010. Dadis noted he will discuss the issu [...]
2009-10-18 20:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE107940BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: END-USE CHECK ON UNLICENSED
[...] 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 end-use check on the unlicensed export of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)-controlled annunciators to Hong Kon [...]
2009-10-19 13:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC HK
09STATE107997(U) QATARI SUCCESSION (C-ME9-02133)
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS CONTINUE TO HAVE A KEEN INTEREST IN REPORTING ON THE HEALTH OF QATARI AMIR HAMAD BIN KHALIFA AL-THANI AND ANY POTENTIAL THREATS TO A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO HIS SON, HEIR APPARENT TAMIM BIN HAMAD AL-THANI. WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY INSIGHTS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND [...]
2009-10-19 14:51:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV PINS QA
09STATE10801SHORTAGE OF HOTEL ROOMS IN PORT-AU-PRINCE,
[...] EMBASSY PORT-AU-PRINCE ADVISES OFFICIAL TRAVELERS THAT THERE WILL BE AN ACUTE SHORTAGE OF HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS IN HAITI, FROM FEBRUARY 20 THROUGH FEBRUARY 25 DUE TO CARNIVAL (MARDI GRAS) CELEBRATIONS IN PORT-AU-PRINCE AND OTHER MAJOR HAITIAN CITIES. HOTELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FULLY BOOKED WI [...]
2009-02-05 21:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC OTRA HA
09STATE108057BUILDING SUPPORT FOR POTENTIAL USG SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: This is an action request; see paragraph 7. The Department requests posts to inform Economic Community of Central African States (French acronym: CEEAC) governments of the Presidential Determination and to ask your host government to assist CEEAC to respond promptly to our fort [...]
2009-10-19 17:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID GB PREL KPAO
09STATE108101LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1011
[...] (SBU) As of October 19, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan National Police Guido Espinoza, Jose Esteban; Comm; 02 Sept 1962 Garcia Duarte, Miguel Angel; Comm; 14 Jul 1959 2. (SBU) Po [...]
2009-10-19 18:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE108114MISSION CLEARANCE FOR IO/UNP OFFICER CHARLENE WANG
[...] (SBU) Mission clearance is requested for IO/UNP Multilateral Affairs Officer Charlene Wang. The purpose is for initial consultations Oct. 22 and 23. 2. (SBU) Mission assistance in obtaining UN photo badge is appreciated. No other Mission assistance is requested at this time. USUN Point o [...]
2009-10-19 18:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA
09STATE108120LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE 690
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend Ccmmodity Identification Training in Athens, Greece from 10/13/2009 to 10/14/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and pos [...]
2009-10-19 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL AL
09STATE108128RESPONSE TO TURKISH MFA QUESTIONS ON IRAN
[...] (U) This is a response to reftel A questions and an action request regarding the Iran nuclear issue. Please see para 4. 2. (C) OBJECTIVES: -- To respond to Ankara's questions about whether or not the P5 1 or the USG has made a definitive statement about what conditions must be fulfill [...]
2009-10-19 19:17:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC GM IR MNUC PARM PREL TU KNNP
09STATE108138FDA REPORTABLE FOOD REGISTRY
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 8. 2. On September 8, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched the Reportable Food Registry (RFR or the Registry),an electronic portal for industry to report when there is reasonable probability that an article of food will [...]
2009-10-19 19:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD ECON
09STATE108151UK DECISION TO BAN THE PROVISION OF INSURANCE TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (SBU) On October 12, the United Kingdom banned British companies from trading with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and Iranian Bank Mellat. This ban w [...]
2009-10-19 19:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KNNP XF ZP ZR IR UK XG XT
09STATE108152LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE TIRANA 694
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend to attend Combating Illicit Trafficking In Nuclear and Radioactive Materials in Tirana, Albania from 11/2/2009 to 11/5/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vett [...]
2009-10-19 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL AL
09STATE108154MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Although junta leader Dadis refused to put his pledge in writing, UN Assistant Secretary General Menkerios speculated the Guinean government will cooperate with the proposed UN commission of inquiry if international pressure continues. Menkerios will travel next to meet with President [...]
2009-10-19 19:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE108174NOT ANOTHER HOLIDAY POUCH ALDAC ALREADY
[...] Summary. It's that time of year again for your A/LM/PMP/DPM diplomatic pouch team to send their annual holiday ALDAC. So, what better way to continue this tradition by starting off with a joke? Knock knock Who's there? Holly Holly who? Holly-days are here again!!! Now that the stage has [...]
2009-10-19 20:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDATRN AMGT APER KSEP
09STATE108199LEAHY VETTING FOR LEBANESE TRAINING CANDIDATES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-19 21:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS PHUM LE
09STATE10820JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR U.S. COAST
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-02-05 22:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO EWWT PREL ASEC
09STATE108203KUDOS TO USUN FOR NEGOTATING UNSC RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-19 22:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSE OPDC
09STATE108370S/GC SPECIAL ENVOY MEETING WITH MOROCCAN AMBASSADOR ON
[...] (S) SUMMARY - S/E for Closure of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility, Ambassador Daniel Fried, met with Moroccan Ambassador Aziz Mekouar on October 16 to inform Mekouar that Moroccan national Younis Abdurrahman Checkkouri (197),has been approved for transfer from Guantanamo to Morocco. The [...]
2009-10-20 15:21:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL PTER KDRG AG LY MO TS
09STATE10843EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM 2009
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE WITH A DEADLINE OF MARCH 6, 2009. SEE PARAGRAPHS 16-19 FOR INSTRUCTIONS. AGENCY DESCRIPTIONS ARE AT PARAGRAPHS 20-30. SUMMARY: -------- 2. (U) OVERVIEW: THE EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM (ESFP) OFFERS POSTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST AND HOST A SCIENTIST [...]
2009-02-05 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV TSPL TBIO EAGR ENRG ECON AMGT APER
09STATE10849THANK YOU FROM SPECIAL ENVOY MITCHELL
[...] (U) The following is a note from Special Envoy George Mitchell. Please distribute to Embassy staff as appropriate. (Begin Text) Dear Ambassador Fraker, I want to thank you and your staff for the exceptional work in support of my recent visit to Riyadh. Acting on short notice and with [...]
2009-02-05 23:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP AMGT
09STATE10850THANK YOU FROM SPECIAL ENVOY MITCHELL
[...] (U) The following is a note from Special Envoy George Mitchell. Please distribute to Embassy staff as appropriate. (Begin Text) Dear Ambassador Scobey, I want to thank you and your staff for the exceptional work in support of my recent visit to Cairo. Acting on short notice and with s [...]
2009-02-05 23:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OVIP
09STATE10852THANK YOU FROM SPECIAL ENVOY MITCHELL
[...] (U) The following is a note from Special Envoy George Mitchell. Please distribute to Embassy staff as appropriate. (Begin Text) Dear Ambassador Cunningham, I want to thank you and your staff for the exceptional work in support of my recent visit to Israel. Acting on short notice and w [...]
2009-02-05 23:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OVIP APER
09STATE108543MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The Peace Corps announced it is suspending the program in Guinea, although the acting Peace Corps Country Director may seek a further extension to complete close-out tasks. (MGGV01/Embassy Conakry telcon) 2. (SBU) Conakry traffic and commercial activity has returned to normal; tra [...]
2009-10-20 20:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE108557USUN MISSION CLEARANCE
[...] (U) Mission Clearance is requested for U.S. participants to travel to New York to attend the UNGA 2nd Committee Session, Oct 25-Nov 30, 2009. 2. (U) Participants traveling to New York are: Daniel Balzer International Relations Officer Security Clearance: Top Secret [...]
2009-10-20 21:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT IO OTRA UNCRED UNGA ASEC
09STATE108572INSTRUCTION: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus on the resolution entitled "Cooperatives in Social Development," provided that the resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. interests. CLINTON [...]
2009-10-20 22:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SOCI UN PHUM UNGA
09STATE108609MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR ROBERT MAGGI,
[...] Mission clearance is requested for Coordinator for Counter Piracy Robert Maggi, Christina Rosati (PM/PPA) and Trina Saha (Multilateral Affairs Officer, IO/UNP). Maggi, Rosati, and Saha request USUN assistance in arranging meetings with USUN, OROLSI (SSR, Jared Rigg),DPA, PBSO, DPKO, UNPOS, [...]
2009-10-21 00:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA USUN
09STATE108614UNSC SOMALIA SANCTIONS COMMITTEE: MONITORING
[...] This is an action request. USUN is requested to send to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia ("the Somalia Sanctions Committee" - www.un.org/sc/committees/751/index.shtml) the text found in para 3 below in response to the MG's inquiry [...]
2009-10-21 00:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER XW UNSC
09STATE108618SFO-VI GUIDANCE-002: ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ON MOBILE
[...] (S) Additional Guidance on Mobile ICBMS and their launchers: In addition to the approach provided in Ref A guidance, Delegation is authorized to table the following additional elements of a U.S. approach to monitoring of mobile missiles in the SFO treaty: -- Elimination Procedures: Delega [...]
2009-10-21 02:31:00Secretary of StateSECRETKACT KTIA PARM START JCIC US RS
09STATE108736EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99209 THRU 99249 -
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-21 13:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE108880DISCUSSIONS ON SYG REPORT ON SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN
[...] (SBU) Consultations are taking place in New York in advance of the October 26 Council meeting to discuss the report of the Secretary General on Support to African Union Peacekeeping Operations, and to consider a draft PRST on the issue. The draft PRST text shared by Uganda includes language [...]
2009-10-21 18:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC
09STATE108901MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR):
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (U) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Brokering Controls in the United States" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (PO [...]
2009-10-21 18:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR BR
09STATE108921ACTION REQUEST: 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THIRD
[...] SUMMARY: The United States has a full agenda for the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Third Committee session (covering human rights-related issues) and will need the support of capitals to win key votes on resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Burma, and DPRK, as well as certain them [...]
2009-10-21 18:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UN
09STATE108939USUN POINTS FOR BRIEFING ON MINURCAT
[...] This is an action request. USUN may draw from the points in paragraph 2 during a briefing in the Security Council on the UN Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) scheduled for October 22, 2009. 2. I would like to thank A/SYG Mulet for his briefing, and commend MINUR [...]
2009-10-21 19:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL KPKO CD CT
09STATE108941INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS ON UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus on the resolution entitled "Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing," provided that the resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. interests. 2. Additionally, [...]
2009-10-21 19:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SOCI UN PHUM UNGA
09STATE108957REPLY FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (U) Please deliver the following reply from Secretary Clinton to Australian Foreign Minister Smith. There will be no signed original. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT: Dear Mr. Minister: Thank you for your letter regarding whale conservation and the current diplomatic efforts in which our nations [...]
2009-10-21 19:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL SENV IWC
09STATE108975MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Traffic and commercial activity remain at normal levels. The majority of schools are open, although the French and American schools remain closed. The Embassy has a two-and-a-half week supply of fuel and has topped off residential tanks. (MGGV01/Embassy Conakry telcon and e-mail) [...]
2009-10-21 19:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE108978ADDITIONAL INFO ON IAEA PLANS TO FUEL TEHRAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) BACKGROUND: During an October 7 briefing with MOFA Officials on the outcome of the 1 October P5 1 meeting in Geneva with Iran (reftels),MOFA Iran Desk Chief Junichi Sumi asked whether the United States could provide additional [...]
2009-10-21 19:53:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALIR JA KNNP MNUC PARM
09STATE109013GUIDANCE: UNSC CONSULTATIONS ON KUWAITI PROPERTY
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN should draw from the following building blocks during October 22 consultations regarding repatriation by Iraq of missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property, including the Kuwaiti national archives. 2. (SBU) Begin building blocks: -- I would like to begin tod [...]
2009-10-21 20:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC IZ
09STATE109017DEMARCHE REQUEST: DFI/IAMB ARRANGEMENTS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 4 and 5. ---------- Background ---------- 2. (U) In Article 26 of the U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement, the United States pledged to support Iraq,s efforts to extend, temporarily, UN-mandated arrangements for the Development Fund for Iraq ( [...]
2009-10-21 20:57:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL UNSC IZ
09STATE109023OSCE: RESPONSE TO HEAD OF PRESENCE IN ALBANIA
[...] (U) Post is authorized to deliver the following statement at the October 22, 2009, Permanent Council meeting in Vienna: Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. We warmly welcome you back to the Permanent Council, Ambassador Bosch, and thank you for your informative report. Since your last a [...]
2009-10-22 00:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PGOV AL
09STATE109024OSCE: RESPONSE TO LITHUANIAN FM USACKAS
[...] (U) Post is authorized to deliver the following statement at the October 22, 2009, Permanent Council meeting in Vienna: Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. We warmly welcome you to the Permanent Council, Mr. Minister. As Chairman of the Council of the Baltic Sea States, you have see [...]
2009-10-22 00:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PGOV LI
09STATE109025INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus on the resolution entitled "Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women" provided that the resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. interes [...]
2009-10-22 00:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SOCI UNAUS PHUM UNGA KWMN
09STATE109026OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: DENIAL OF APPEAL OF
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 21 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. The United States notes with concern that on October 20 the Almaty Oblast Court upheld last month's troubling conviction and sentenci [...]
2009-10-22 00:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV OSCE KPAO PHUM PREL KZ
09STATE109027UNMIT UN SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE REMARKS, OCTOBER
[...] This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. Summary and action request: On October 23, 2009, the UN Security Council will hold a debate on the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for UNMIT, Atul Khare, will brief [...]
2009-10-22 00:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO TT
09STATE109032SRI LANKA: DELIVERING THE "WAR CRIMES" REPORT
[...] (U) This is an action request; see paragraph 5. 2. (U) Background: The Department of State will deliver to Congress on the afternoon of October 21 a report prepared pursuant to the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (P.L. 111-32),which direc [...]
2009-10-22 01:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER PHUM KAWC CE
09STATE109111HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-22 12:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE109112HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-22 12:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE109136INSTRUCTION: CO-SPONSOR UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to co-sponsor the resolution entitled "Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol thereto," provided that the resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. [...]
2009-10-22 13:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SOCI UNAUS PHUM UNGA
09STATE109276REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON CEEAC CONTROLS OF
[...] (U) Summary: This is an action request; see paragraph 5. The Department is seeking preliminary information from Economic Community of Central African States (French acronym: CEEAC) to determine whether the United States and CEEAC may enter into an agreement to transfer defense articles and ser [...]
2009-10-22 16:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID GB PREL
09STATE109294LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1024
[...] (SBU) As of October 22, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan National Police Ruiz, Gilberto Jose; Sub-Comm.; 26 Mar 1956 Rodriguez Palma, Jose Santos; Lt; 02 Apr 1963 Salgado, Zacarias I [...]
2009-10-22 17:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE109385UNGA: GUIDANCE FOR UNSCEAR RESOLUTION FOR 64TH
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 3. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The UN General Assembly will consider its annual UN Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) resolution on Thursday, October 22, 2009, in New York. The resolution is expected to be adopted by consensus [...]
2009-10-22 19:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG UNGA
09STATE109388U.S.- EU TROIKA DISCUSS DEVELOPMENTS IN ASIA
[...] (U) Summary: EAP Assistant Secretary Kurt Campbell chaired the East Asia and Pacific session of the U.S.- EU Consultations on Asia (COASI) Troika in Washington, DC on September 11, 2009. Topics discussed included the U.S. overall approach to Asia, followed by North Korea, Burma, China, and [...]
2009-10-22 19:18:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM PINS PREL
09STATE109389UNGA: GUIDANCE FOR RESOLUTION ON UN CONGRESS ON
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 3. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The UN General Assembly will consider its resolution on the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice the week of October 26 in New York. The resolution is expected to be adopted by consensus. 3.(SBU) ACTION REQUE [...]
2009-10-22 19:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC PREL SNAR UNCRIME UNGA
09STATE109393UNGA: GUIDANCE FOR RESOLUTION ON UN AFRICAN
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 3. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The UN General Assembly will consider its annual resolution on the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) the week of October 26 in New York. The UNAFRI resolution [...]
2009-10-22 19:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF AORC PREL SNAR UNCRIME UNGA
09STATE109397ACTION REQUEST: 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THIRD
[...] SUMMARY: The United States has a full agenda for the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Third Committee session (covering human rights-related issues) and will need the support of capitals to win key votes on resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Burma, and DPRK, as well as certain them [...]
2009-10-22 19:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UN
09STATE10941PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO FRENCH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) In late December 2008, we informed French officials 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 intermedia [...]
2009-02-06 13:51:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IR FR
09STATE109436BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-22 20:29:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC KOMC SP SW
09STATE109456MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The Guinean Bauxite Company, a joint venture mining operation with 41 percent ALCOA ownership, is evacuating all foreign personnel over the coming days. (Embassy Conakry e-mail) EU PREPARES SANCTIONS, ARMS EMBARGO FOR GUINEA --------------------------------------------- - 2. (SBU) [...]
2009-10-22 20:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE109493INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus on the resolution entitled "Follow-up to the tenth anniversary of the International Year of the Family and beyond," provided the resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. [...]
2009-10-22 22:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SOCI UN PHUM UNGA
09STATE109494UN 1267 (AL-QAIDA/TALIBAN) SANCTIONS: RESULTS OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. All action addressees, please see paragraphs 5-7. Paragraphs 8-17 contain instructions or further background information for specific posts. ---------------------- SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES ---------------------- 2. (SBU) The United States Government is in th [...]
2009-10-22 22:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE109500SRI LANKA: REPORT TO CONGRESS ON RECENT CONFLICT
[...] (SBU) Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Blake and Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Investigations Rapp met with Sri Lankan Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya and DCM Tissa Wijeratne October 21 at the State Department to provide them a copy of the Department of State "Repo [...]
2009-10-22 23:04:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KAWC PHUM CE
09STATE109501SECURITY COUNCIL: US STATEMENT ON SYG REPORT ON
[...] (U) On October 26, 2009 the Security Council will discuss the Secretary General's September 18, 2009 report on Support to African Union peacekeeping operations authorized by the United Nations. USUN should draw on the building blocks in paragraph 2. 2. (U) Begin building blocks: -- The U [...]
2009-10-22 23:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO UNSC
09STATE109559NEXT ROUND OF U.S.-RUSSIA JOINT THREAT ASSESSMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Mission Geneva, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) BACKGROUND: As noted in reftel, on July 29, 2009, Acting Assistant Secretary Vann H. Van Diepen led an interagency delegation to Moscow for the first round of Joint Threat Assessment (JTA) meetings with Russian [...]
2009-10-23 11:00:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC IR KN MTCRE PARM RS TSPA
09STATE10966BLUE 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 050076491 for the export of rifles and ammunition to Germany. Post is requested to complete th [...]
2009-02-06 14:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDGM KOMC ETTC
09STATE109735LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1170)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the ICITAP Organized Crime Certification Course scheduled for October 26-30, 2009 in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia: 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individu [...]
2009-10-23 15:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL KCRM SR
09STATE109784BLUE 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 050185114 for the export of one (1) International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled helicopter [...]
2009-10-23 17:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KS
09STATE109785BLUE 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 050117142 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled tachometers to Germ [...]
2009-10-23 17:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC GM
09STATE109926Allowance and Post Differential
[...] Effective October 25, 2009, unless otherwise noted, allowances and/or post differential rates are revised as shown. These changes are issued under TL:SR-719. 2. Please inform local offices of all U.S. government agencies at the posts listed in this cable. 3. Important: Read this entire [...]
2009-10-23 19:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDALOW AMGT APER AFIN
09STATE109948EUR: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-23 20:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AJ MD UA RS MW LG
09STATE109953DNI ANNOUNCES PHASE-OUT OF UGOV E-MAIL
[...] (SBU)On October 2, 2009, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) announced the decision of the Director of the Intelligence Staff, ODNI, to begin termination of the uGov web-based enterprise e-mail system. In compliance with the directive issued October 1, on advice of the [...]
2009-10-23 20:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT AADP KRIM
09STATE109963CFE: JCG DRAFT CONTRIBUTION TO OSCE MINISTERIAL
[...] (SBU) Washington appreciates Mission's attempt to delay distribution to the Joint Consultative Group (JCG) by Denmark (current Chair of the JCG) of a proposed draft JCG contribution on CFE for the OSCE Ministerial declaration. Denmark, together with Spain and France, drafted "common denomina [...]
2009-10-23 20:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCFE PARM PREL OSCE
09STATE109989ENFORCING THE WEAPONS-FREE ZONE IN SOUTH LEBANON
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs three and four. Summary ------- 2. (C) Incidents like the July 14 explosion of a Hizballah weapons depot in Khirbat Selim, September 11 rocket attacks on northern Israel, and the events of October 12 in Tayr Falsayh further undermi [...]
2009-10-23 22:16:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS KPKO UNSC LE IS
09STATE110131HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110132HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110133HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110134HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110135HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110149FOLLOW 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 firearms to Panama. This request was sent over 45 days ago. We request an update from post regarding the status of this case. If post has already responded to subject case, [...]
2009-10-26 13:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PM
09STATE110306BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-SHIPMENT/POST-LICENSE
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-shipment/post-license check on license 050193600 for the export of pistols to Costa Rica. Post is requested to complete this [...]
2009-10-26 18:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CS
09STATE110330FOLLOW 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 firearms to Panama. This request was sent over 45 days ago. We request an update from post regarding the status of this case. If post has already responded to subject case, [...]
2009-10-26 19:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PM
09STATE110332LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 436)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates selected for the Principles of Defense Procurement and Contracting Course from 31 October to 13 November 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in refte [...]
2009-10-26 19:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PINS KV
09STATE110404BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050193786
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050193786 for the export of firearms to Nicaragua. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...]
2009-10-26 20:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC NU
09STATE110414GUIDANCE: CONSULTATIONS ON UNSCR 1559, OCT 27
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Paragraph 3. 2. (U) Mission may draw on the building blocks at paragraph three for the October 27 Security Council consultation on the tenth semi-annual report of the Secretary General on the implementation of UNSC resolution 1559 (2004). 3. (SB [...]
2009-10-26 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER UNSC LE IS SY
09STATE110420JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COESPU COURSES,
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110421JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ROYAL JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110424JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR HOMELAND
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110425JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR STRATEGIC TRADE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110433WHA: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-26 22:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AR BH DR GT GY NU XL
09STATE110438USUN INSTRUCTION: COTE D'IVOIRE SANCTIONS
[...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the adoption of the resolution (text in para 2) that will renew the UNSC Cote d'Ivoire sanctions regime and extend the mandate of the Group of Experts for an additional 12 months. Delegations are not expected to make statements [...]
2009-10-26 23:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KTFN PGOV PHUM PINS PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE110442INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUBA EMBARGO RESOLUTION
[...] The Department instructs USUN to vote against the resolution, "Necessity of Ending the Economic, Commercial, and Financial Embargo Imposed by the United States of America against Cuba," scheduled for consideration by the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. USUN should draw on [...]
2009-10-26 23:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA ETRD PHUM UN CU
09STATE110443GUIDANCE: U.S. SUGGESTIONS FOR UN SRSG ON SEXUAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-26 23:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PHUM PREL CG KWMN
09STATE11049THANK YOU FROM SPECIAL ENVOY MITCHELL
[...] (U) The following is a note from Special Envoy George Mitchell. Please distribute to Embassy staff as appropriate. (Begin Text) Dear Ambassador Beecroft, I want to thank you and your staff for the exceptional work in support of my recent visit to Amman. Acting on short notice and with [...]
2009-02-06 16:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP AMGT JO
09STATE110626COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - NEW ZEALAND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-27 13:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC NZ
09STATE110655USUN MISSION CLEARANCE
[...] (U) Mission Clearance is requested for Financial Economist, Katherine E. Monahan to travel to New York on November 2-6, 2009 to participate in the UNGA 2nd Committee Session. 2. (U) Ms. Monahan will require USUN Mission access. Her State badge number is 629251 and she holds a Top Secre [...]
2009-10-27 14:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT IO OTRA UNCRED UNGA ASEC
09STATE110736BLUE 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 050196536 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled parts for various mil [...]
2009-10-27 17:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY
09STATE110904WORLDWIDE PROCESSING PRIORITY SYSTEM FOR FY 2010
[...] REFTEL PROVIDED THE TEXT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL DETERMINATION (PD) (2009-32) AUTHORIZING THE FY 2010 U.S. REFUGEE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM (USRAP). THE PD AUTHORIZED THE ADMISSIONS OF UP TO 80,000 REFUGEES, OF WHICH 75,000 ARE ALLOCATED AMONG REGIONS AS FOLLOWS: AFRICA: 15,500 EAST ASIA: 17,000 EUROP [...]
2009-10-27 20:02:00Department of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS PREF
09STATE110915NUCLEAR SMUGGLING OUTREACH INITIATIVE: SIGNING OF
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Helsinki. See para 4. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs have reached agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which the Finns will contribute 250,000 euros to the Second L [...]
2009-10-27 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PARM OTRA KNNP TRGY FI KTIA
09STATE110916U.S.-EGYPTIAN STRATEGIC DIALOGUE: NEXT STEPS
[...] (U) Classified by: NEA Acting A/S Ronald Schlicher. E.O. 12958, Reasons: 1.4 (b) and (d). 2. (C) SUMMARY. The structure of the Strategic Dialogue provides a framework within which to highlight and address major areas of bilateral, regional, and multilateral coordination with the Govern [...]
2009-10-27 20:23:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID PHUM EG KDEM ECON PARM XA
09STATE110959INSTRUCTION: CO-SPONSOR THIRD COMMITTEE
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to co-sponsor and join consensus on the resolution entitled "Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas," provided that the resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. interests. C [...]
2009-10-27 21:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN UN PHUM SOCI AORC UNGA
09STATE110970GUINEA: UNSC ADOPTION OF PRST
[...] USUN is instructed to join consensus on the UN Security Council Presidential Statement (PRST) on Guinea to be adopted on October 28 (para 2). USUN should refer any further substantive changes on the PRST to the Department prior to joining consensus for adoption. 2. Begin text: The Secu [...]
2009-10-27 22:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SNAR PU XA XY
09STATE110979UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: FOURTH COMMITTEE DEBATE ON
[...] (U) Following the October 23 briefing by U/SYG LeRoy (Peacekeeping Operations) and U/SYG Malcorra (Field Support) on the progress in developing "New Horizon" proposals for making UN peacekeeping more effective, the UNGA's Fourth Committee will hold a general debate. The United States will spe [...]
2009-10-27 22:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR UNGA KPKO
09STATE110980UN MISSION IN SUDAN: USUN TALKING POINTS FOR
[...] This is an action request. USUN may draw from the points in paragraph 2 during consultations before the Security Council on the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) scheduled for October 28, 2009. 2. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report and SRSG Qazi for his briefing. The U [...]
2009-10-27 22:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO UNSC SU
09STATE111008OSCE/FSC: RESPONSE TO RUSSIAN PROPOSAL TO
[...] (U) This is an action cable. 2. (SBU) Washington notes that immediately following the report of the Russian del's draft proposal (Ref A),the UK Chair of the FSC distributed a proposal for a MC Draft Decision on Issues Relevant to the Forum for Security Cooperation (MC.DD/8/09/Corr.1). W [...]
2009-10-28 00:21:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKCFE PARM PREL OSCE
09STATE111111HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111112HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111113HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111115HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111116HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111118HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111120HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111122HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE11119OAS PERMANENT COUNCIL MEMBERS DECRY VENEZUELA
[...] (U) Summary: During the Organization of American States' (OAS) regular Permanent Council meeting on February 4, seven countries spoke out about the January 30-31 synagogue attack in Caracas (see reftel). Five countries, including the United States, decried anti-Semitism in the hemisphere, d [...]
2009-02-06 18:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KIRF PGOV PREL ASEC VE IS OAS
09STATE111229U.S. START TREATY ITEMIZED COST LISTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Astana (DTRO-A),Embassy Kyiv (DTRO-K),and Embassy Moscow (DTRO-M/ACI). Please see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) In accordance with Annex 14 to the START Treaty Inspection Protocol, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has prepared and forwarded t [...]
2009-10-28 14:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START US RS UP BO KZ
09STATE111250LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 464)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Engineer Basic Officer Course. The training will be held in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, USA, from 02 November 2009 through 26 March 2010. 2. (U) The Department [...]
2009-10-28 15:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PINS PREL KV
09STATE111280(U) KUDOS FOR SANTIAGO 000877 (C-AL9-02264)
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WISH TO THANK POST FOR REFTEL, WHICH PROVIDED TIMELY INSIGHTS INTO THE CHILEAN PRESIDENTIAL RACE. WE ARE INCREASINGLY INTERESTED IN INFORMATION REGARDING THE CAMPAIGNS OF CHILEAN POLITICAL PLAYERS IN THE RUNUP TO THE DECEMBER 2010 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND REFTEL [...]
2009-10-28 16:12:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR PGOV CI
09STATE11134MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST
[...] (U) The United States continues to be involved at all levels in coordinating support activities for various 1540 Committee implementation activities. This involvement has deepened through our strategic interest in full implementation of UNSCR 1540 -- which recently included bilateral assista [...]
2009-02-06 18:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC PARM PGOV PREL PTER UNSC OTRA
09STATE111350(U) ARF ADVANCES DISASTER RELIEF INITIATIVES AT ANNUAL
[...] (U) The ASEAN Regional Forum's (ARF) 27 members, along with other international representatives, advanced a number of proposals for disaster relief cooperation at the annual ARF Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief (ISM-DR) in Honolulu, Hawaii, September 16-18. Working in small discussion [...]
2009-10-28 18:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ARF EAID MARR
09STATE111379DRAFT STATEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF
[...] Action request: Department requests that USUN deliver the following statement at the October 29 Security Council briefing on the International Court of Justice. 2. Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. President. President Owada, let me begin by welcoming you to the Council. Thank you for this [...]
2009-10-28 19:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC
09STATE111403CAMEROON: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) this is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Cameroon to help s [...]
2009-10-28 19:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG CM
09STATE111432BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050196866 for the export of ammunition to Barbados. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...]
2009-10-28 20:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC BB
09STATE111446(C/REL USA, AUS, CAN, GBR, NZL) KUDOS FOR
[...] (C/REL USA, AUS, CAN, GBR, NZL) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND ASSESS THE STATE OF THE IRAQI ECONOMY AT THE LOCAL, PROVINCIAL, AND NATIONAL LEVEL. WE READ WITH INTEREST REF PRT CABLES AND APPRECIATED THE LEVEL OF GRANULARITY ON THE STRATEGIC THREATS FACING BABIL'S ECONOMY, INCL [...]
2009-10-28 21:20:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPINR ECON EFIN EIND ELAB PGOV IZ
09STATE111454OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO REPORT OF
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the Permanent Council meeting in Vienna on October 29. Begin text: Madam Chair, We would like to thank you, Ambassador Lenarcic, for your comprehensive statement. The United States strongly supports ODIHR, which has earned it [...]
2009-10-28 22:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KDEM OSCE
09STATE111457OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON MURDER OF
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the October 27 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council: Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair The United States was shocked and profoundly saddened by the brutal murder of Ingushetian opposition and member of a government human rights co [...]
2009-10-28 22:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PGOV PHUM PREL RU
09STATE11146NUCLEAR COOPERATION WITH NON-NPT STATES
[...] (U) Embassy Abu Dhabi is requested to deliver points in para 4 to appropriate host country government officials. End action request. ---------------------- SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND ---------------------- 2. (S) As reported by Post via email, on December 18, 2008 the Pakistani Embassy in [...]
2009-02-06 19:10:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL KNNP MNUC XB ZP ZO AE PK
09STATE111460OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO THE REPORT OF
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 29 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, The United States is once again pleased to warmly welcome to the Permanent Council the Representative on Freedom of the Media. Mr. Mi [...]
2009-10-28 22:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV OSCE KPAO PHUM PREL
09STATE111461OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RELEASE OF THE 2009
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the Permanent Council meeting in Vienna on October 29. Begin text: Thank you Madam Chair. On Monday, October 26, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton transmitted to the United States Congress the 11th annual Report on Internatio [...]
2009-10-28 22:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV KDEM OSCE
09STATE111464OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO THE REPORT
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the October 29, 2009, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States warmly welcomes Ambassador Vollebaek back to the Permanent Council and thanks him for his thorough and tho [...]
2009-10-28 22:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE UP RS KV MK KZ HU LO GG
09STATE111494CONAKRY: EXTENSION OF ORDERED DEPARTURE
[...] Department approves REF B request for extension of ordered departure for an additional thirty days, to November 29, 2009. Prior to that date, the Chief of Mission must re-evaluate conditions and request continuation or termination of evacuation status from the Under Secretary for Management. Pos [...]
2009-10-29 00:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT AEMR CASC KFLO AFIN ASEC GV
09STATE111689GICNT: RESPONSE REQUESTING UNITED KINGDOM,S
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3 and 4. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Department is concerned that the United Kingdom might not send a representative to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) January 2010 Exercise Planning Group (EPG) Meeting in Budapest. Af [...]
2009-10-29 15:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL PTER KTER
09STATE111693MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): U.S.
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) Action request: The non-paper in paragraph 3 below provides a brief summary of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)-related contacts between the U.S. and non-MTCR countries since the November 2008 Canberra MTCR Plenary. [...]
2009-10-29 15:42:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALBR ETTC FR KSCA MTCRE PARM PREL TSPA
09STATE111706APPROVAL FOR RULE OF LAW STABILIZATION PROGRAM
[...] (U) Washington has reviewed the US Government Rule of Law Strategy for Afghanistan and the revised Rule of Law Stabilization (RLS) Program, and agrees with Ambassador Eikenberry's message (REFTEL) highlighting the need to move forward with a program that begins to address one of Afghanistan's [...]
2009-10-29 16:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID KJUS PGOV PHUM AF
09STATE111720ADDITIONAL START FOLLOW-ON DELEGATION MEMBERS FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-29 16:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDJCIC START
09STATE111742ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL FOR INTERNATIONAL SHALE
[...] This cable is an action request, see paragraph 7. 2. Summary: Recent technological advances in natural gas production could have a significant impact on international energy security and climate change. Natural gas from so-called unconventional sources, in particular production from hydroc [...]
2009-10-29 17:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EPET
09STATE111773COORDINATING WITH BIH ON BOSNIAN PROPOSAL FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Sarajevo please see para 7; Embassy The Hague, USOSCE, USNATO, USEU Missions, see para 8. 2. (SBU) Summary: On October 2, 2009 the Bosnian Embassy in Washington, D.C. transmitted a note dated August 6, 2009 to the Secretary with a request by the [...]
2009-10-29 18:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KNNP PARM OSCE ZL BK
09STATE111944DEMARCHE REQUEST: USG SUPPORT FOR AN INDONESIAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: As part of our broader efforts in support of normalization of relations between Israel, and Arab and Muslim-majority countries, the Department requests that Embassy Jakarta engage the Government of In [...]
2009-10-29 21:48:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL IN IS
09STATE111949TRAVEL ALERT - INDIA
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to continuing security concerns in India. The U.S. Government continues to receive information that terrorist groups may be planning attacks in India. Terrorists and their sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and capability to attack ta [...]
2009-10-29 21:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC IN
09STATE111950YOUR ROLE IN THE QUADRENNIAL DIPLOMACY AND
[...] (U) This is an action item. Please see paragraph seven. 2. (U) The Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) is actively underway. The five senior level working groups identified by the Secretary and reported in reftel are engaged in analyzing the challenges and opportunities [...]
2009-10-29 22:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT
09STATE111954JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ADVANCED
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-29 22:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE111956BAHRAIN: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Bahrain to help stre [...]
2009-10-29 22:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG BH
09STATE111958EAP: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-29 22:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG RP CB CH FM
09STATE112148COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - PAPUA NEW GUINEA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-30 14:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PP
09STATE11218GOVERNMENT OF CROATIA SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (U) Summary and Action Request. Because the countries of Southeast Europe face similar threats posed by excess, unstable, loosely-secured or otherwise at-risk stockpiles of conventional weapons and munitions, and at the request of [...]
2009-02-06 20:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDHR CROATIA MARR PARM PREL
09STATE11221JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR U.S. COAST
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting requests, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of [...]
2009-02-06 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EWWT PREL JO
09STATE112291MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR):
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Emerging Technologies for MTCR Consideration" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contac [...]
2009-10-30 17:37:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR
09STATE112347UN: GUIDANCE ON IAEA RESOLUTION FOR 64TH UNGA
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: Department authorizes USUN to co-sponsor the Resolution on the Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency under Agenda Item 85 in the 64th UNGA's Plenary. USUN is also instructed to deliver statement sent separ [...]
2009-10-30 18:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC IAEA PREL UNGA
09STATE112410LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 687
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend CSAR/SERE training, 2-13 Nov 2009, Bucharest, Romania 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogato [...]
2009-10-30 19:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR MASS PINR RO
09STATE112413LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 690)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend CSAR/SERE training, 2-13 Nov 2009, Bucharest, Romania 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogator [...]
2009-10-30 19:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE112432AF: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] (U) This is an action cable; action request in paras 5 and 6. 2.(SBU) The Trafficking Victims Protection Act, as amended in 2003, requires the Secretary of State to submit a "Special Watch List" of countries on the TIP Report that either 1) had moved up a tier on the TIP Report over the las [...]
2009-10-30 20:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AO BY CM CT CG CF IV
09STATE112461COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO
[...] Summary. All USG travelers to Afghanistan who will serve under Chief of Mission authority must have approved Electronic Country Clearance (eCC) before their arrival at post. The eCC Request must be made at least ten days before arrival, and must confirm that required training has been compl [...]
2009-10-30 21:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMGMT ASEC AFIN APER
09STATE112468THE PRESIDENTIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT AND
[...] (U) SUMMARY: This is an action cable, see paragraphs 7, 8, 9, and 10. In the Presidents June 4 speech in Cairo, he announced that he would host an Entrepreneurship Summit within a year. The National Security Council staff and the Domestic Policy Councils Office of Social Innovation and Civi [...]
2009-10-30 21:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PREL SOCI XF XI ZR ZP CN PU
09STATE11248SCHEDULED VISIT BY A MISSILE-RELATED DELEGATION
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Sanaa, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background, Purpose, and Objective: In April 2008, the United States shared information with the ROYG that in early March 2008, a Yemeni delegation was planning to travel to North Korea to meet with representat [...]
2009-02-06 21:14:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL KN YM
09STATE112489NEA: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-30 22:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AG BH EG AE LY MU LE
09STATE112495THE PRESIDENTIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT AND BEYOND
[...] (U) SUMMARY: This is an action cable, see paragraphs 7, 8, 9, and 10. In the President's June 4 speech in Cairo, he announced that he would host an Entrepreneurship Summit within a year. The National Security Council staff and the Domestic Policy Council's Office of Social Innovation and Ci [...]
2009-10-30 23:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PREL SOCI XF
09STATE112496ADOPTION OF THE ICC UNGA RESOLUTION
[...] Department requests that USUN deliver the following statement at the November 2 adoption of Agenda Item 77, the resolution on the International Criminal Court. 2. Begin Text. The United States is not in a position at this time to join in the adoption of this resolution. If a vote had be [...]
2009-10-30 23:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN
09STATE112504G/TIP FY 2010 ANTI-TRAFFICKING COMPETITIVE GRANT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 8 and 9. 2. (U) Summary: The Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP) is conducting a two-stage competitive process for FY 2010 funding of projects that will improve the response to trafficking in persons. [...]
2009-10-31 01:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP ELAB KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL
09STATE112533SFO-VI GUIDANCE-003/JCIC-DIP-09-012: JCIC
[...] (U) This is an action request. Astana, Kyiv and Moscow, see paragraph 3 below. Geneva, see paragraph 5 below. 2. (S) BACKGROUND: Washington believes it would be useful for the START Parties to exchange and release the final data for each category of data contained in the START Memoran [...]
2009-10-31 21:43:00Secretary of StateSECRETKACT PARM START RS US KZ UP BO
09STATE112644BELARUS: DEMARCHE TO EU MEMBERS ON SANCTIONS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3 and 4. 2. (C) Background: The EU's suspension of travel sanctions on Belarusian officials will expire December 15. EU members will hold a meeting on the sidelines of the European Commission's November 16-17 General Affairs and External Relatio [...]
2009-11-02 13:25:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALBO PREL EUN PHUM
09STATE112727RESPONSE TO THE OFFICE OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER
[...] Action request: Mission Geneva is requested to convey to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR),the text of the letter in paragraph 3. This is in response to Mr. Ibrahim Wani's letter of July 10, 2009, requesting input from the United States on Human Rights Council Re [...]
2009-11-02 15:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHCR
09STATE11280JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA ACTUVUE
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-02-06 22:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO KCRM MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE112828DEMARCHE REQUEST ON THE GOLDSTONE REPORT
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraph three. 2. (SBU) Summary. On September 15, South African Justice Richard Goldstone released the report of his fact-finding Mission into alleged violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the fighting between Hamas [...]
2009-11-02 17:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL
09STATE112853DIALOGUE ON ECONOMIC COOPERATION (DEC): ENERGY
[...] (SBU) This cable reports on the October 19, 2009, DEC Energy Sessions. The discussions on Public Financial Management, Financial Services, Investment and Trade, and Industry and Private Sector Development will be reported separately. Interlocutors are recorded in paragraph 16. 2. (SBU) S [...]
2009-11-02 18:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ EPET ENRG EINV ECON
09STATE11293POSSIBLE FTO DESIGNATION FOR ASA'IB ALG AL HAQ
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 8 and 9. SUMMARY 2. (S/NF) The Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT) is examining the possibility of recommending that the Secretary designate two Iraq-based organizations, Asa'ib Ahl Al-Haq (AAH) and Kata'ib Hizballah (KH),as [...]
2009-02-06 22:35:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPTER ASEC PGOV PREL KCRM KJUS
09STATE112990AGREEMENT WITH PANAMA ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2,5 and 6. 2. DOD HAS ASKED THE DEPARTMENT TO SECURE STATUS PROTECTIONS FOR U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO WILL BE PRESENT IN PANAMA, FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, TO JUNE 30, 2010, IN CONJUNCTION WITH U.S. NAVY MOBILE SECURITY DETACHMENT OPERATIONS FOR HVUT [...]
2009-11-02 22:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL US
09STATE113007REQUEST GOVERNMENT OF BULGARIA TO STOP LME
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 3. 2. (S/NF) Background. On October 16, 2009, we alerted the Government of Bulgaria (GOB) that as of early August 2009, the Turkish firm TSS Silah Ve Savunma Sanayi Dis Ticaret Ltd. was preparing for the possible transfer of Bulgarian-origin AHM- [...]
2009-11-02 23:02:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNBU ETTC MCAP MOPS PARM PINR PREL PTER SY MASS
09STATE113010GUINEA-BISSAU: UNSC CONSULTATIONS NOVEMBER 5
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN may draw from the talking points in para 2 during the UN Security Council consultations on Guinea-Bissau November 5. 2. Begin points: --Key Objective: Reiterate our position that security sector reform (SSR) and counternarcotics work are paramount to [...]
2009-11-02 23:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SNAR PU XA XY
09STATE113020INSTRUCTION TO COSPONSOR 3C RESOLUTION ON
[...] The Department authorized USDel to cosponsor and join consensus on the resolution entitled, "Permanent memorial to and remembrance of the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade provided that the text does not change from the version provided in REF to negatively affect vital U.S. [...]
2009-11-03 00:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL
09STATE113095BLUE 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 050147620 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled turret harnesses an [...]
2009-11-03 13:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IS CO
09STATE113108HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-03 13:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE11320SOMALIA: LETTER TO THE SECRETARIAT ON USG EFFORTS
[...] USUN is instructed to deliver the following letter to the Department of Political Affairs in response to their inquiry of January 28 asking for additional information concerning USG anti-piracy activities off the coast of Somalia. The Department understands an earlier letter containing the c [...]
2009-02-06 23:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
09STATE113241KUDOS TO EMBASSY ISLAMABAD FOR ENERGY DIALOGUE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-03 14:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPK
09STATE113298EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-03 16:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE113299LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA 7579 - UNDERWATER
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of October 30, 2009 it possesses no credible information or gross violations of human rights by the security officers below: Name: Daniel Jacbos Norte Rank: Police Officer Date of birth: 02/14/1968 Place of birth: Mareesbur [...]
2009-11-03 16:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PHUM SNAR SA
09STATE113314HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-03 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE113315HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-03 16:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE113362DIALOGUE ON ECONOMIC COOPERATION: SESSIONS ON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The afternoon sessions of the October 19 Dialogue on Economic Cooperation (DEC) focused on trade, investment, industry, and private sector development. Throughout these sessions, USG and Government of Iraq (GOI) interlocutors acknowledged that Iraq's investment climate was "imp [...]
2009-11-03 17:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ECON EINV ETRD IZ
09STATE113470SOMALIA: AF A/S CARSON,S MEETING WITH ASHA HAGI
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. AF Assistant Secretary (A/S) Johnnie Carson met with the Chairperson of Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC) Asha Hagi on Thursday, October 15, to discuss Hagi,s peacebuilding and humanitarian efforts in Somalia. Hagi voiced her support for countering al-Shabaab,s influence, e [...]
2009-11-03 19:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL KPO SO
09STATE113513INSTRUCTION TO COSPONSOR SUB-REGIONAL CENTER FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-03 20:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL
09STATE113517EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99295 THRU 99298
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-03 20:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG MASS PHUM PM PREL SNAR
09STATE113525BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050197949 for the export of ammunition to Georgia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern c [...]
2009-11-03 20:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC GG IS
09STATE113587UNSC DRC SANCTIONS COMMITTEE: OBJECT TO FOCAL
[...] This is an action request. Prior to the No Objection Deadline of 10 November, USUN is requested to object to the Focal Point delisting request for Ignace Murwanashyaka (DOB: 14 May 1963; POB: Ngoma, Butare, Rwanda; citizen of Rwanda; resident of Germany). USUN may inform the UK and French Mi [...]
2009-11-03 21:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER ZF UNSC
09STATE113591GUIDANCE: NOVEMBER 6 UNMIN CONSULTATIONS
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN is instructed to draw from the points in paragraph 2 below during consultations following the UN Security Council briefing on the UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) scheduled for November 6, 2009. 2. (U) Begin points: I would like to thank Representative Land [...]
2009-11-03 21:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC NP
09STATE113599RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE REQUEST: ZHOU YONGJUN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Department concurs with Post's demarche request in reftel. Please note talking points included in para. 3. 2. (C) BACKGROUND: In response to reftel, Department reqests Post seek clarification at the appropriate level of the Hong Kong government regaring the [...]
2009-11-03 21:46:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALCH HK PGOV PHUM PREL
09STATE113627OSCE/FSC: DRAFT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL DECISION ON
[...] (U) This is an action message. 2. (U) With regard to the brackets remaining in MC.DD/4/09/Rev. 1, operative paragraph 2, tick 5, the U.S. prefers the phrase "Take concrete steps." If necessary to achieve consensus, USDEL may accept the original text ("Explore possible actions"). 3. [...]
2009-11-03 22:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PARM PREL
09STATE11363ACTION REQUEST: DISCUSSION OF MEDVEDEV SECURITY
[...] (C) In advance of Russian DFM Grushko,s February 18 presentation at OSCE to elaborate on President Medvedev,s proposal to establish a new &European Security Treaty,8 we believe NATO Allies should discuss internally our own priorities and principles for approaching the Medvedev idea. We welcome [...]
2009-02-07 01:56:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMARR PINS PREL RS
09STATE113634INSTRUCTION: CO-SPONSOR UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to cosponsor and vote "yes" if there is a vote on the resolution entitled "Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms" provided that [...]
2009-11-03 23:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA
09STATE113659CFE/HLTF: GUIDANCE FOR NOVEMBER 5 HLTF
[...] (C) The main issue for discussion at the November High Level Task Force (HLTF) meeting is how, in response to Russia's continued suspension of its implementation of its CFE obligations, the U.S. and NATO Allies can change the current dynamic of the situation to resolve CFE. As the Alliance app [...]
2009-11-04 02:53:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL KCFE OSCE NATO
09STATE113696IRAN'S SOLID-FUELED BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM SEEKING GERMAN EQUIPMENT VIA CHINESE ENTITIES (S)
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 13:33:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA IR CH GM
09STATE1137RESETTLEMENT OF ERITREAN REFUGEES IN EGYPT
[...] In response to reftel, Department confirms it has informed UNHCR on several occasions that the U.S. stands ready to consider for resettlement all referrals of any nationality, including Eritrean, from Egypt. 2. Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration/ Office of Refugee Admissions (PRM [...]
2009-01-06 21:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREF PREL EG ER IS
09STATE113752(S) FOLLOWING-UP WITH TURKEY ON AK MAKINA'S
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Ankara, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background/Purpose/Objective: On several occasions in 2009, we have alerted Turkish authorities to sales of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools by the Turkish firm Ak Makina to entities affilia [...]
2009-11-04 14:30:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR TU
09STATE113757(S) ALERTING GERMANY TO IRANIAN PROCUREMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background/Purpose/Objective: We want to alert German officials to an apparent effort by the Turkish firm Ak Makina to circumvent German export control laws. Ak Makina has previously worked to procure machine [...]
2009-11-04 14:41:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR TU GM
09STATE113758LETTERS FROM THE PRESIDENT'S SCIENCE ADVISOR TO
[...] (U) This is an action request for Posts Canberra, Paris, Berlin, and Pretoria. See paragraph 4. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) The United States imports all of its Mo-99 (a key medical isotope) from foreign suppliers, but there is currently a worldwide shortage due to various nuclear [...]
2009-11-04 14:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTRGY TBIO AS FR GM SF
09STATE113762(S) ALERTING CZECH REPUBLIC TO IRANIAN PROCUREMENT OF MACHINE TOOLS VIA TURKISH INTERMEDIARY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 14:51:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR TU CZ
09STATE113832BLUE 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 050184480 for the export of three (3) International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled optical p [...]
2009-11-04 16:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IS
09STATE113833BLUE 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 050189584 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled fire extinguisher c [...]
2009-11-04 16:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MU UK
09STATE113851LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1078
[...] (SBU) As of November 4, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Gutierrez Vargas, Cecil Armando; Cpt; 17 Dec 1974 2. (SBU) Post is therefore authorized to provide the following state [...]
2009-11-04 17:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE113897EGYPT LEAHY VETTING REPSONSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-04 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE113907BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050197112 for the export of ammunition to Colombia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...]
2009-11-04 19:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CO
09STATE113982LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 707)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend CSAR/SERE training, 2-13 Nov 2009, Bucharest, Romania 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogator [...]
2009-11-04 20:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PINR RO
09STATE114001OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON THE
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 5, 2009, Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, The United States wishes to expresses its concern regarding the recent conviction in Turkmenistan of environmental activist An [...]
2009-11-04 21:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDTAGS
09STATE114005OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE CROATIAN
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 5, 2009 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States welcomes Minister Jandrokovic to the Permanent Council and thanks him for his insightful and informative remarks. [...]
2009-11-04 22:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CR
09STATE114010OSCE: RESPONSE TO THE CHAIRMANSHIP,S PERSONAL
[...] (U) Post is authorized to deliver the following statement at the November 5, 2009, Permanent Council meeting in Vienna: Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States welcomes the Chairmanship's Personal Representatives for Tolerance, Ambassador Adil Akhmetov, Mr. Mario Mauro and [...]
2009-11-04 22:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PGOV
09STATE114011OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE CROATIAN
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 5, 2009 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States welcomes Minister Jandrokovic to the Permanent Council and thanks him for his insightful and informative remarks. [...]
2009-11-04 22:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PGOV PREL CR
09STATE114026GUINEA-BISSAU: UNSC PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT FOR
[...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to join consensus in the Security Council on a Presidential Statement on Guinea-Bissau in paragraph 2. USUN should refer any further substantive changes on the Presidential Statement to the Department prior to joining consensus for adoption. 2 [...]
2009-11-05 00:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SNAR PU XA XY
09STATE114032DEMARCHE ON UN ENGAGEMENT IN GEORGIA AND SRSG
[...] (C) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. Department requests that Post, in close coordination with Quad missions in New York, approach UN officials at the appropriate level regarding the continuation of high-level UN leadership on Georgia with the objectives below in mind. Overall, we want to preserve [...]
2009-11-05 00:11:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC GG
09STATE114033REQUEST FOR MISSION CLEARANCE FOR EEB/ESC/TFS
[...] (SBU) Department requests mission clearance for Thomas Delare, Director of EEB's Office of Terrorism Finance and Economic Sanctions Policy, for meetings scheduled with USUN counterterrorism (CT) and sanctions experts, UN 1267 (Al-Qaida/Taliban) sanctions experts from the UK, France and Austria [...]
2009-11-05 00:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE114035GREAT LAKES: TALKING POINTS FOR NOVEMBER 9 UNSC
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN should draw from the points in paragraph 2 below for the Great Lakes UN Security Council (UNSC) consultations on November 9. 2. Begin talking points: -- We appreciate the efforts over the past year of the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy to the Gr [...]
2009-11-05 00:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNSC AF
09STATE114116ACCEPTABLE NOMENCLATURE FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-05 13:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETR WTRO ECON PREL KWBG IS
09STATE114151EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-11-05 14:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE114174LETTER FROM A/S BLAKE TO KYRGYZ FM PROTESTING
[...] (SBU) Assistant Secretary Blake requests that Post deliver the following letter to Foreign Minister Sarbayev at the earliest opportunity: Dear Minister Sarbayev, I am writing to express my deep concern over the continued detention of two U.S. Embassy employees, Emil Chodronov and Zamir [...]
2009-11-05 15:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKLIG PREL PINR ASEC PGOV KG
09STATE114215MALI: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Mali to help stren [...]
2009-11-05 16:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG ML
09STATE114330SCA: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-05 19:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AJ BG CE IN PK TI UZ
09STATE114489AFGHANISTAN: TALKING POINTS FOR SYG BAN'S
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-06 00:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC AF
09STATE114494TRAVEL ALERT - THE HAJJ
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information on the 2009-H1N1 influenza (also referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu) pandemic and preparations for the Hajj. Although most people who have become ill with 2009-H1N1 influenza have recovered without requiring medical tr [...]
2009-11-06 00:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC AMED AMGT TBIO KFLU SARB
09STATE114497INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTE AGAINST "FOLLOW UP OF THE
[...] (SBU) This cable is an action request for the United States Mission to the United Nations in New York (USUN) to call for a vote, if necessary, and vote against the resolution entitled "Follow up of the Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (Goldstone Report) [...]
2009-11-06 01:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UN IS
09STATE114601GICNT AND THE G-8 GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP: DIFFERENT
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Berlin. 2. (SBU) State thanks post for delivering reftel B points to German MFA desk officer Dr. Bernd Rinnert. In response to his inquiries (reftel A),State requests that Post offer the following explanation about how the Global Initiative to Comb [...]
2009-11-06 13:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYGI GM PARM PREL PTER KGIC
09STATE114630EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99267 THRU 99294
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-06 14:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG MASS PHUM PM PREL SNAR
09STATE114669BLUE 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 050176047 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled C-130 and L-100 air [...]
2009-11-06 14:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UK SA
09STATE114736HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE FOR NEW CONGOLESE REFUGEES
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paras 4 and 5. 2. (SBU) Department greatly appreciates Embassy Bangui,s forward thinking and analysis with regard to arrival of the newest Congolese refugees in southeastern CAR (Refs). It has been helpful to get an initial impression of the number of b [...]
2009-11-06 15:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCD CG CT PHUM PREF PREL SU
09STATE114776BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050177781 for the export of firearms to Belize. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...]
2009-11-06 15:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC BH
09STATE1148UPCOMING REGIONAL SECURITY INITIATIVE CONFERENCES: REQUEST
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST - see para 6. 2. BACKGROUND: Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) meetings will take place in the near future for the Iraq and Neighbors and Eastern Mediterranean RSIs. RSIs bring together key Washington decision-makers, ambassadors in the field, and representatives [...]
2009-01-06 21:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC IZ ZM XF
09STATE114837LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1126)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the ICITAP Interview and Interrogation Training Workshop scheduled for November 9-12, 2009 in Avala, Serbia: 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the indivi [...]
2009-11-06 16:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM PREL SR
09STATE114872LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 736)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend USG-sponsored training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 11/4/2009 [...]
2009-11-06 17:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PINR RO
09STATE114880LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1234)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the OPDAT International Narcotic Trafficking Course scheduled for November 13-14, 2009 in Belgrade, Serbia. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individ [...]
2009-11-06 17:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM PREL SR
09STATE114922SRI LANKA: UN UNDERSECRETARY GENERAL HOLMES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: United Nations (UN) Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs told Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert Blake November 5 that he was encouraged by the recent progress on the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sri Lanka. Holmes plans [...]
2009-11-06 18:13:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALCE KAWC PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG UN
09STATE114981(C/NF) KUDOS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION REPORTING
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WISH TO EXTEND THANKS TO ALL POSTS IN BRAZIL FOR RECENT HIGH-CALIBER REPORTING ON UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN BRAZIL, INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS OF CIRO GOMES AND AECIO NEVES. WE APPRECIATED DETAILS OF NEVES'S LIKELY PLATFORM, SHOULD HE ULTIMATELY RU [...]
2009-11-06 19:20:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR PGOV BR
09STATE114986MERIDA INITIATIVE - CENTRAL AMERICA - ARRIVAL OF
[...] This cable announces the arrival of the Merida Initiative - Central America funded Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Regional Firearms Advisor (RFA),Supervisory Special Agent Mark Jones, in San Salvador, El Salvador. 2. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the Merida In [...]
2009-11-06 19:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPINS PBTS KCRM KHLS BH CS ES GT HO NU PM
09STATE114991RESPONSE FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO FOREIGN
[...] Please deliver the following message from Secretary Clinton to Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit. There will be no signed original. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. Minister: Thank you for your letter on the U.S. economic assistance program in Egypt. I assure you that we continue to suppor [...]
2009-11-06 19:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPDC PREL EAID PHUM EG
09STATE115011REPATRIATION OF SUDANESE NATIONAL FROM GUANTANAMO
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see para 3-6. 2. (S) Sudanese national Mahmoud Idris (SU-036)is being considered for transfer from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to Sudan. Interagency members are considering factors such as GOS humane treatment and security assurances, as well [...]
2009-11-06 19:44:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL PTER KDRG SU
09STATE115039LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 1849)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the drive equipment mark21 training in sevastopol, ukraine on 11/09/2009 - 11/16/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and [...]
2009-11-06 19:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE115062LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 1883)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend english language training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas and Manpower Systems Analysis course in Monterey, Califoria on 11/11/09 - 03/23/12. 2. (U) The Department [...]
2009-11-06 20:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE115089MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO FM USACKAS
[...] PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO FM USACKAS. THERE WILL BE NO SIGNED ORIGINAL. 2. BEGIN TEXT: Dear Mr. Minister: I am pleased to hear of the vigorous efforts your government has already engaged in as Chair of the Community of Democracies. I congratula [...]
2009-11-06 20:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL OPDC
09STATE115095BLUE 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 050183081 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled target drone spare [...]
2009-11-06 20:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JA
09STATE115135DESIGNATION OF MALAYSIAN BANK AND BANK MELLAT
[...] (U) This is an action request please see paragraph 5. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (U) The United States on November 5, 2009, designated First East Export Bank (FEEB),a Malaysia-based subsidiary of Iran's state-owned Bank Mellat, and Iranian national an [...]
2009-11-06 21:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN PARM IR
09STATE115148Allowance and Post Differential
[...] Effective November 8, 2009, unless otherwise noted, allowances and/or post differential rates are revised as shown. These changes are issued under TL:SR-720. 2. Please inform local offices of all U.S. government agencies at the posts listed in this cable. 3. Important: Read this entire [...]
2009-11-06 21:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDALOW AMGT APER AFIN
09STATE115166MALAYSIA-BASED PROCUREMENT ENTITY CONTINUES TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) In July 2009, we shared with German officials information indicating that the Malaysian-based, Iranian- controlled entity, Skylife Worldwide Sdn Bhd, was working to acquire a model R5-4 rotary swaging machine fro [...]
2009-11-06 21:36:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA GE IR MY
09STATE115180BLUE LANTERN OUTREACH TO OMAN: DISCUSSIONS WITH
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Compliance Specialist Kyle Ballard from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met October 20-22 in Muscat with USG officials, Government of Oman officials, and members of the Omani business community to discuss the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring [...]
2009-11-06 21:57:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC MU
09STATE115194SWISS FIRM PREVIOUSLY CONDUCTING BUSINESS WITH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: On several occasions in 2008 and 2009, we discussed with Swiss officials efforts directed by the Iranian procurement entity FEDCO to procure crystal oscillators from the Swiss firm Quartzcom (Refs). [...]
2009-11-06 22:07:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA SZ SY
09STATE115229DRAFT UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON SOMALI
[...] Action Request: USUN is instructed to share the draft resolution in paragraph 2 with the members of the Security Council, and to report reactions to the Department. End request. 2. Begin text of draft UN Security Council 1846/1851 renewal resolution: -- The Security Council, -- i. R [...]
2009-11-06 22:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
09STATE115230VOTING INSTRUCTION: UNGA RESOLUTION ON THE
[...] (U) This is an action request. The Department instructs USUN to vote in favor of the UN General Assembly resolution currently "in blue" on "The situation in Afghanistan" on November 9, 2009. USUN is authorized to provide U.S. co-sponsorship of the resolution. Post should seek additional gui [...]
2009-11-06 23:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA PREL AF
09STATE115235PROVINCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE U.S.-IRAQ
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Participation of Iraqi Provincial officials in the U.S.-Iraq Business and Investment Conference produced excellent results. Iraqi Governors and Provincial Investment Commission Chairmen were well-prepared and active throughout the conference and aggressively courted potential inve [...]
2009-11-06 23:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV PINS PREL IZ
09STATE115240PROPOSED NORTH KOREAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS FOR EU DESIGNATION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-06 23:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC EUN KN KNNP PARM UNSC
09STATE115253ROK PLANS FOR A PRT IN AFGHANISTAN
[...] (SBU) This is an action request, see paragraph 3. 2. (S/NF) Background: On October 29, 2009, the Republic of Korea (ROK) publicly announced their intention to establish a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan to support stabilization and reconstruction efforts. The Republic [...]
2009-11-07 01:06:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNAF MARR MOPS NATO PREL KS
09STATE115305REPLY FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO FOREIGN
[...] Please deliver the following reply from Secretary Clinton to UK Foreign Secretary Miliband. There will be no signed original. 2. BEGIN TEXT: Dear Foreign Secretary: Thank you for your October 16 letter regarding the Hadley Centre's recently published global climate map. The map viv [...]
2009-11-07 14:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUK OPDC PREL KGHG
09STATE115348U.S. PROPOSED TEXT FOR A U.S.-RUSSIAN AGREEMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request for Moscow (see paragraph 3). 2. (S) BACKGROUND: The START Treaty will expire on December 5, 2009, and the new START Follow-on treaty currently being negotiated will not have entered into force by that date. Therefore, the United States seeks to agree with [...]
2009-11-08 18:00:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM KACT START RS US KZ UP BO
09STATE115446AFGHANISTAN BOUND? - MANDATORY ONE-STOP IN-PROCESSING
[...] (U) A rapid increase in civilian staffing at the U.S. Mission in Afghanistan is underway. To simplify the deployment process for employees, and to help Embassy Kabul coordinate the logistics of supporting the new arrivals, effective immediately, all civilian employees, of any agency, who will [...]
2009-11-09 15:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER
09STATE115521BLUE 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 050173849 for the export of a thermal imaging camera to Croatia. Post is requested to complete [...]
2009-11-09 17:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC HR
09STATE115531VOTE IN THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE GOLDSTONE
[...] This is a demarche request. Action addressees are requested to demarche host governments, drawing from the suggested talking points in paragraph 4. BACKGROUND ---------- 2. In REFTEL the Department requested that posts demarche host governments to encourage votes against the draft resol [...]
2009-11-09 18:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM XA XF
09STATE115549ENCOURAGING SENIOR REPRESENTATION AT THE
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 3 -5). 2. (S) Decisions in coming weeks will shape the priorities of and composition of the Afghan government. We are coordinating closely with our partners to ensure that President Karzai uses the occasion of his inauguration -- currently schedul [...]
2009-11-09 18:34:00Secretary of StateSECRETKDEM PGOV PREL AF
09STATE115554COMMEMORATING THE SUCCESS OF THE START TREATY'S
[...] (U) This is an action request for Moscow and Geneva (see paragraph 6). 2. (S) BACKGROUND. Recent discussions between officials at the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Russian Nuclear Risk Reduction Center (RNRRC) indicate that the RNRRC intends to host a ceremonial eve [...]
2009-11-09 18:49:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM KACT START RS US KZ UP BO
09STATE115561BLUE 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 050101274 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled L-100 aircraft part [...]
2009-11-09 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SP LY
09STATE115563INSTRUCTION TO JOIN CONSENSUS ON NEW AND RESTORED
[...] The Department authorizes USDel to join consensus on the resolution entitled, "Support by the United Nations system of the efforts of Governments to promote and consolidate new or restored democracies" provided that the text does not change from the version provided in REF to negatively affect [...]
2009-11-09 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL
09STATE115569MALAYSIA: TIP TIER 3 ACTION PLAN (2009-2010)
[...] (U) This is an action cable: please see paragraphs 4-8. 2. (U) The 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report carries policy and programmatic implications for those countries listed on Tier 3 (i.e. those countries whose governments do not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elim [...]
2009-11-09 19:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG MY
09STATE115571MINISTERS SHAHRISTANI AND KAREEM DISCUSS IRAQ
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On the margins of the Dialogue on Economic Cooperation (DEC) and the U.S.-Iraq Business and Investment Conference (BIC),the Iraqi Minister of Oil, Dr. Hussain al-Shahristani, and the Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Dr. Kareem Wahid al-Hasan, met with USG officials. Minister Sh [...]
2009-11-09 19:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EINV PGOV IZ
09STATE115585USG ACCEPTS EGYPTIAN PROPOSAL FOR CIVIL NUCLEAR
[...] (U) This is an action request - see paragraph 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY: On September 10, Egypt invited USG civil nuclear experts to Cairo for discussions on cooperation related to civil nuclear infrastructure. Department has decided to respond positively to this proposal in order to rebuild trus [...]
2009-11-09 19:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAORC KNNP TRGY EG
09STATE115619CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): FOLLOW UP ON
[...] (U) This is an action request for the U.S. Delegation in The Hague and for Embassy Tripoli; see paragraphs 4 and 5. ---------- Background ---------- 2. (SBU) A demarche sent in September 2009 (Ref A) defined transparency measures for Libya,s future communications on Chemical Weapons Con [...]
2009-11-09 20:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC OPCW
09STATE115674UNSC LIBERIA SANCTIONS COMMITTEE: FOCAL POINT
[...] This is an action request. At the 10 November informal meeting of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1521 (2003) concerning Liberia ("the Liberia Sanctions Committee" - www.un.org/sc/committees/1521/index.shtml),if no other delegation objects, USUN should place [...]
2009-11-10 00:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER UNSC XY
09STATE115675GUIDANCE: 1701 CONSULTATIONS, NOV. 10
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Paragraph 3. 2. (U) Mission may draw on the building blocks at paragraph three for the November 10 Security Council consultation on the eleventh semi-annual report of the Secretary General on the implementation of UNSC resolution 1701 (2006). 3. [...]
2009-11-10 00:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER KNNP IS SY LE IR
09STATE115689(U) Secretary Clinton's November 5, 2009
[...] Classified by AF Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson. Reason: 1.4 (d) 2. (U) November 5, 2009; 11:00 a.m.; Washington, D.C. 3. (SBU) Participants: U.S. The Secretary AF Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson U.S. Charge d'Affaires Roger Meece Acting USAID Administrator Alonzo Fulgham [...]
2009-11-10 08:23:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP CLINTON HILLARY PREL PGOV PHUM ET
09STATE115801BLUE 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 050171250 for the export of night vision goggles (NVGs) and related component parts to the Czec [...]
2009-11-10 13:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC EZ
09STATE115802BLUE 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 050183780 for the export of night vision devices (NVDs) to France. Post is requested to comple [...]
2009-11-10 13:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC FR
09STATE11581BLUE 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 050088244 for the export of night vision devices (NVDs) to Brunei. Post is requested to comple [...]
2009-02-09 14:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC BX
09STATE11582BLUE 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 050094034 for the export of A night vision device (NVD) to Algeria. Post is requested to compl [...]
2009-02-09 14:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AG
09STATE115821IRAQ,S LICENSING OF BANK MELLI BRANCHES
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Recent press reports have noted that Iran is actively working to expand its banking relationships with its Middle Eastern neighbors. Iraq has been one focus for Iranian banks, and the Govern [...]
2009-11-10 14:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC IR GM XF ZP ZR XG XT IZ
09STATE115878TRANSFER OF GUANTANAMO DETAINEE AHMED AZIZ (ISN 757)
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-10 15:55:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL PTER KDRG MR
09STATE115929GUIDANCE: PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS DEBATE, NOV. 11
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Paragraph 3. 2. (U) Mission may draw on the building blocks at paragraph three for the November 11 Security Council high-level debate on the protection of civilians. 3. (SBU) Begin Building Blocks: Mr. President, It is now over ten-years si [...]
2009-11-10 16:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UNSC
09STATE115983TRAVEL WARNING COLOMBIA
[...] The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens of the dangers of travel to Colombia. While security in Colombia has improved significantly in recent years, violence by narco-terrorist groups continues to affect some rural areas as well as large cities. The potential for violence by [...]
2009-11-10 18:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC
09STATE116023October 2009 Paris Club Meeting
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During the October 2009 Paris Club "Tour d'Horizon," creditors expressed consternation over the $939 million payment made by Congo-Brazzaville to litigating creditors (a.k.a. vulture funds),which violated the GOC's commitment to seek terms from private creditors comparable to i [...]
2009-11-10 19:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EAID XM XA XH XB SF FR
09STATE116027PREPARING FOR A CRISIS
[...] (U) Crisis situations - whether because of political or social unrest, wars or acts of terrorism, natural catastrophes or human accidents - represent some of the greatest challenges facing the Department, our overseas missions, and the broader USG. While they are typically times of tragedy a [...]
2009-11-10 19:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
09STATE116029DEMARCHE URGING GOA NOT TO SIGN IRAN AGREEMENTS
[...] (C) Department requests that Embassy Tirana demarche appropriate GOA officials on an urgent basis, urging the Albanian Government to reject overtures by the Iranian Government to sign free trade and cultural exchange agreements with Iran and establish an Iranian airline hub in Albania. Please [...]
2009-11-10 19:12:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PM EAIR IR AL
09STATE116083LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1951 )
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend "Courtroom Testimony and Demeanor" training course at the MOIA Police Academy. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possess [...]
2009-11-10 20:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM SNAR GG
09STATE116119VOTING INSTRUCTION FOR SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] (U) This is an action request: The Department requests USUN to co-sponsor and vote in favor of the UN Security Council resolution in paragraph 2 regarding the Protection of Civilians scheduled for Council adoption on November 11, 2009. Post should seek additional guidance from the Departmen [...]
2009-11-10 20:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNSC
09STATE116170AGREEMENT WITH TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ON THE STATUS
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2, 5, 6, and 7. 2. In 2007, Trinidad and Tobago enacted a visiting forces act (VFA),in which designated states, visiting forces and civilian component personnel are accorded limited privileges and immunities. The United States is a designated stat [...]
2009-11-10 21:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KTIA MARR MOPS TD
09STATE116234CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA FRAUD PREVENTION
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Miami Passport Agency hosted a conference for Fraud Prevention Managers (FPMs) assigned to posts in South and Central America from September 15 - 17, 2009. The conference included 40 attendees from 19 different posts, the Department of Labor, the Department of Homeland Secur [...]
2009-11-10 22:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCMGT CASC CPAS CVIS KFRD
09STATE116242MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR DAVE FORAN AND
[...] Mission clearance is requested for Attorney-Advisor Jennifer Landsidle (L/LEI) and Deputy Counter Piracy Coordinator Dave Foran (PM/PPA). They plan to attend a meeting hosted by the German Mission to the UN regarding counter-piracy initiatives on November 13. Landsidle and Foran hold TS SCI [...]
2009-11-10 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA USUN
09STATE116246OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON INTIMIDATION
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 12, 2009, Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, The United States notes with grave concern the news from Kyrgyzstan that threats and violence against journalists persist. [...]
2009-11-10 23:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDTAGS
09STATE116248INSTRUCTION: COSPONSOR & JOIN CONSENSUS UN 3C
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to co-sponsor and join consensus on the resolution "Realizing the Millennium Development Goals for Persons with Disabilities" provided the resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. interes [...]
2009-11-10 23:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SOCI UNAUS PHUM UNGA
09STATE116252TRAVEL ALERT - MOZAMBIQUE
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens in Mozambique to the potential for violence following the official release of the October 28, 2009 general election results, which is now scheduled for November 12. This replaces the Travel Alert dated September 23, 2009 and expires on November 20 [...]
2009-11-10 23:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC KPAO PREL MZ
09STATE116269RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED BY THE SIXTH COMMITTEE
[...] This is an action message. See para 2. 2. USUN is authorized to join consensus on the following resolutions before the Sixth Committee: - A/C.6/64/L.8, Agenda item 78 - A resolution on criminal acountability of United Nations Officials and experts on mission; - A/C.6/64/L.10, [...]
2009-11-11 00:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN
09STATE116271BUILDING BLOCKS FOR NOVEMBER 16 UNSC
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-11 00:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC IZ
09STATE116272INSTRUCTION: UNGA 3C RESOLUTION "GLOBALIZATION
[...] Department anticipates that a vote will be called on the UN Third Committee Resolution "Globalization and its Impact on the Full Enjoyment of All Human Rights." Department authorizes USDEL to vote "NO" on this resolution. The USG will not deliver an EOV. CLINTON [...]
2009-11-11 00:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUN PHUM UNGA
09STATE116273USUN INSTRUCTION: U.S. IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSC
[...] This is an action request. USUN is requested to submit the U.S. implementation report found in para 4 below to the UN Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning Sudan. ------------------- STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE ------------------- 2. The strategic o [...]
2009-11-11 00:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER XW UNSC
09STATE116297SFO-VII GUIDANCE-001: RESPONSES TO SVO-GVA-VI
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-11 04:03:00Secretary of StateSECRETKACT PARM START RS US KZ UP BO
09STATE116396NON-PAPER FOR RUSSIA ON U.S.-RUSSIA SPACE
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. See paragraph 7 below. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: A U.S. non-paper dated May 28, 2009, was transmitted to Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inviting Russia to discuss the February 10, 2009, Iridium-Cosmos collision, and expressing the United States' interest in re [...]
2009-11-12 01:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCDG MCAP NASA PARM PREL RS TSPA UNPUOS
09STATE116553GUIDANCE: 3RD COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON
[...] (U) This is an action message. 2. (U) Mission should call for a vote and vote "no" on Third Committee Agenda Item 68: "The right of the Palestinian people to self-determination." (REF) Mission should draw of para 3 blocks in presenting an explanation of vote (EOV). 3. (SBU) Begin EOV Bl [...]
2009-11-12 15:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNGA IS
09STATE116584KUDOS FOR HOSTING SECRETARY CLINTON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-12 16:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE116599BLUE 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 050170260 for the export of night vision devices (NVDs) to Israel. Post is requested to comple [...]
2009-11-12 16:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IS
09STATE116661COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - AUSTRALIA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-12 16:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC AS
09STATE116705FOLLOW 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 night vision and firearms to Togo. This request was sent over 40 days ago. We request an update from post regarding the status of this case. If post has already responded to [...]
2009-11-12 18:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TO
09STATE116746LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1124
[...] (SBU) As of November 12, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Silva Lopez, Francisco Javier; TC; 01 Aug 1961 Nunez Mendieta, Ervin Jose; Maj; 24 May 1962 2. (SBU) Post is [...]
2009-11-12 19:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE116771(U) AUTHORIZATION FOR AMBASSADOR ANNE DERSE TO
[...] (U) This is an action request; please see Paragraph 3. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (SBU) Based on blanket C175 authority granted by then-Under Secretary for Political Affairs Thomas Pickering on November 22, 1997 to negotiate, conclude and amend agreements concerning cooperation t [...]
2009-11-12 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PARM MARR MNUC KNNP LH US
09STATE116787OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON GENEVA TALKS
[...] (U) Post is authorized to make the following statement at the November 12, 2009 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States appreciates the joint coordination of the November 11 Geneva discussions on security and stability arrangements in G [...]
2009-11-12 20:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PGOV GG
09STATE116796COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - SINGAPORE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-12 20:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC BX
09STATE116864LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION STS-129
[...] SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION STS-129, ATLANTIS (OV-104),WILL LAUNCH FROM KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (KSC),FLORIDA, NO EARLIER THAN NOVEMBER 16, 2009. THE LAUNCH WINDOW OPENS AT 2:23 PM EST, (19:23 UTC/GMT) AND IS 10 MINUTES LONG. NOMINAL END OF MISSION LANDING AT KSC IS SCHEDULED FOR NO EARLIER THAN NO [...]
2009-11-12 20:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDTSPA FR SP
09STATE116866BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-SHIPMENT/POST-LICENSE
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-shipment/post-license check on license 050184481 for the export of grenade launchers and related cartridges to Guatemala. Pos [...]
2009-11-12 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC GT
09STATE116869TRAVEL ALERT: GERMANY
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens that over the past few months, Al Qaeda has released videos threatening to conduct terrorist attacks against German interests. While these threats initially mentioned the German federal elections in September, Al Qaeda continues to threaten German [...]
2009-11-12 20:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC OTRA GM
09STATE116895DELIVERY OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION CARGO INVENTORY
[...] (SBU) BACKGROUND. On March 20, 2002, the United States, Belarus, and Russia reached agreement in the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC) regarding use of ground transportation and related services, provided by a Russian commercial cargo carrier designated by the Russian Governm [...]
2009-11-12 21:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START JCIC US RS BO
09STATE11694MANAGING THE E-MAIL SYSTEM
[...] E-Mail is a vital means of communication for the Department of State when it is used properly. All Department employees are strongly encouraged to review the Department's E-mail Policy set forth in 5 FAM 750. Some prohibitions from the FAM are as follows. a. Do not send electronic greetings [...]
2009-02-09 18:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAADP ACOA AMGT KRIM
09STATE116981INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS ON UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus on the resolution entitled "Enhancement of International Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights" provided that the resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. interests. C [...]
2009-11-12 22:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UN UNGA
09STATE116995INSTRUCTION: UNGA 3C RESOLUTION "EQUITABLE
[...] The Department instructs USDEL to call for a vote, if necessary, and vote "NO" on UN Third Committee Resolution "Equitable Geographic Distribution of Treaty Bodies." CLINTON [...]
2009-11-12 22:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUN PHUM UNGA
09STATE117020UNSC SOMALIA SANCTIONS COMMITTEE CONSULTATIONS
[...] This is an action request. USUN may draw upon the talking points in para 2 below in the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia ("the Somalia Sanctions Committee" - www.un.org/sc/committees/751/index.shtml) consultations on 16 November. [...]
2009-11-13 01:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER XW UNSC
09STATE117021GUIDANCE FOR USUN FOR THE SECURITY COUNCIL JOINT
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3, 4 and 5. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (U) On Friday, 13 November, the Chairman of the 1267 (Al-Qaeda/Taliban) Sanctions Committee (Austrian PermRep Thomas Mayr-Harting),the Chairman of the Security Council Committee establish [...]
2009-11-13 01:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE117185CODEL CHAMBLISS - NOV 24-29
[...] SENATOR SAXBY CHAMBLISS, MEMBER OF THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE (SASC),HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO LEAD A CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, AFGHANISTAN, AND PAKISTAN DURING THE PERIOD OF NOV 24-29, 2009. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP IS TO MEET WITH MILITARY AND CIVILIAN LEADERS IN [...]
2009-11-13 13:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AE AF PK
09STATE117224DEMARCHE REQUEST - POSSIBLE LIBYAN CONNECTION TO
[...] (SBU) This is a demarche request. Embassy Tripoli is requested to demarche the Libyan government regarding a possible Libyan connection to light arms transfers into Guinea, drawing from the suggested talking points in para 5. BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (S) Embassy Conakry has received r [...]
2009-11-13 14:07:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PGOV PHUM PINS AU GV
09STATE117242USAGE OF DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR TITLES
[...] SUMMARY: This message replaces 94 State 32843 (reftel). As certain U.S. Government agencies increase their personnel overseas, there is a tendency to confuse official duties with a need for diplomatic titles. The need for a diplomatic title is often unnecessary and at times not permiss [...]
2009-11-13 14:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT ODIP
09STATE117303TRANSFER OF GUANTANAMO DETAINEES TO SOMALILAND AUTHORITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-13 15:41:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL PTER KDRG KE SO
09STATE117484COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - ANGOLA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-13 19:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC AO
09STATE117491LETTER FROM U/S BURNS TO PRESIDENT KARIMOV
[...] (U) Please deliver the following letter from Under Secretary Burns to President Karimov at the earliest opportunity. There will be no signed original. 2. (SBU) Begin text: Dear Mr. President: I was heartened by the news that Dr. Sanjar Umarov had been released from prison as a result [...]
2009-11-13 19:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL PGOV UZ
09STATE117492(U) Secretary Clinton's November 12, 2009
[...] (U) Classified by: Virginia Bennett, Deputy Executive Secretary, S/ES, Department of State. Reason 1.4 (d). 2. (U) November 12, 2009; 1:30 p.m.; Manila, Philippines. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney Ambassador Scot Marciel, EAP DAS Deputy Chi [...]
2009-11-13 19:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP CLINTON HILLARY PREL PGOV PTER PHUM
09STATE117566LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 700)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend USCG SEARCH AND RESCUE COURSE (PART II). 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory informatio [...]
2009-11-13 21:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE117569LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 699)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend USCG SEARCH and RESCUE COURSE(PART I). 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information a [...]
2009-11-13 21:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE117652ENGAGING THE GOI ON PROCEDURES AT WEST BANK
[...] (U) This message includes an action request for Embassy Tel Aviv in para 3. 2. Per reftel, the crossing procedures currently employed by the GOI,s Crossing Points Authority at the Jalameh crossing between Israel and the West Bank are inconsistent with prior practice at Jalameh and curren [...]
2009-11-13 22:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYODIP KREC KTIA ASEC EAID KWBG PREL IS
09STATE117653KUDOS TO EMBASSY COLOMBO FOR ECONOMIC REPORTING
[...] E/EEB extends kudos to Embassy Colombo's economic team for its consistently high quality and relevant reporting. With over 30 economic cables in the past three months, Colombo's small economic team is one of the best and most prolific in the region. EEB appreciates the analytical and informat [...]
2009-11-13 22:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD ELAB APER CE MV
09STATE117692ROK - SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL MANAGEMENT CONSULTATIONS
[...] (U) This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. (C) Embassy is requested to contact appropriate interlocutors in MOFAT and MEST and convey the U.S. desire to hold the November 23-24 reprocessing consultations in the context of the U.S. proposal for an international framework on nuclear [...]
2009-11-13 23:12:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALENRG KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY KS
09STATE117694INSTRUCTION: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-13 23:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
09STATE117696INSTRUCTION: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-13 23:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
09STATE117698INSTRUCTIONS: JOIN CONSENSUS WITH AN EOP ON UNGA
[...] Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus on the resolution entitled "Right to Food" and deliver the EoP in paragraph 2. In the event that Cuba successfully amends OP12 of the REF text from the floor to read as follows: Urges States that have not yet done so to become consider becoming [...]
2009-11-13 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA PHUM PREL
09STATE117704AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY DIRECT CHANNELS TO RESOLVE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-13 23:17:00Secretary of StateSECRETASEC KLIG PGOV PINR PREL KG
09STATE117707(C) NIGERIA: MADUEKWE AGREES ON BNC, DISAGREES ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: AF Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson and Nigerian Foreign Minister Ojo Maduekwe met in Washington on November 10 and agreed to the working groups that will comprise an upcoming U.S.-Nigerian Binational Commission (BNC),but disagreed on the need to quickly replace Independent Nat [...]
2009-11-13 23:22:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALNI PREL PGOV GV ECOWAS
09STATE117709WHALING: REQUEST FOR POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT
[...] (C/NF) This is an action request. See paragraph 3. Post is requested to discuss with State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Tetsuro Fukuyama the potential for reaching a political agreement regarding Japan's whaling practices. Background: 2. (C) Department of Commerce Principal Deputy Undersecretar [...]
2009-11-14 00:05:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIS PREL SENV KSCA IWC JA
09STATE117710NUCLEAR FUEL BANKS - ELICITING SUPPORT FOR THE
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: At the November 26-27, 2009 meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, the Board will be asked to formally approve the first proposal for an international nuclear fuel bank. Specificall [...]
2009-11-14 00:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP IAEA ENRG TRGY TU AJ CH GM SZ BR RO AR
09STATE117711PCG 238 CTBTO: UPDATED GUIDANCE ON CHANGES TO THE
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: This cable provides an update to guidance provided in paragraph 22 of ref 4 on observership in meetings of the Preparatory Commission (PrepCom) of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) f [...]
2009-11-14 00:13:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALABUD AFIN AORC AU PARM
09STATE117718INSTRUCTION: UNGA 3C RESOLUTION "USE OF
[...] Department anticipates that a vote will be called on the UN Third Committee Resolution "Use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination". Department authorizes USDEL to vote "NO" on this resolution. CLINTON [...]
2009-11-14 00:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUN PHUM UNGA
09STATE117719VOTING INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS AND DELIVER
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus on the resolution entitled &Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children8 based on the text of the resolution provided in reftel. 2. USDEL is further instructed to deliver the following explanation of position: The United States is com [...]
2009-11-14 00:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM AORC SOCI UNGA
09STATE117724SOMALI PIRACY: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR UNSC NOVEMBER
[...] Action Request: USUN should draw from the building blocks in paragraph 2 below in drafting the statement for the UN Security Council open debate on piracy off the coast of Somalia on November 18, 2009. End action. 2. Begin building blocks: Humanitarian -- It is clear that piracy o [...]
2009-11-14 01:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
09STATE117765BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-14 18:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TW
09STATE117877BLUE 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 050190210 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled aircraft engine parts [...]
2009-11-16 13:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RP
09STATE117929RESPONSE TO GERMANY'S REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE ON
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARA 4. 2. (C) On October 28, Germany's MFA Export Control Division provided Embassy Berlin with a non-paper requesting U.S. guidance by November 17 on a pending German export of extruded aluminum plates to India that may be similar to an export [...]
2009-11-16 14:51:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA GE IN
09STATE118034LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 702)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR'S COURSE in TIRANA, ALBANIA from 11/17/2009 to 11/20/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possess [...]
2009-11-16 17:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE118061COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - MICRONESIA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-16 18:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC FM
09STATE118094DEMARCHE REQUEST: MANAGING THE VISIT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Brasilia. Please see paragraphs 5-6. 2. (C) Summary. The Department requests Embassy Brasilia persuade Brazilian officials to use the expected November 23 visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Brazil to urge Iran's constructive engag [...]
2009-11-16 19:08:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALIR PGOV PHUM PREL AORC CASC BR
09STATE118141BLUE 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 transactions citing the Canadian exemption for the export of thermal imaging systems to Canada. Emb [...]
2009-11-16 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE11819KEEPING SULTAN HASHEM IN U.S. CUSTODY
[...] (U) This cable provides guidance in response to the Action Request in reftel. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy sought Department guidance (reftel) on any grounds, consistent with U.S. legal obligations, to delay or withhold transfer of physical custody of Sultan Hashem to the GOI after Janua [...]
2009-02-09 20:40:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNIZ KJUS PGOV PHUM PINS
09STATE118190THE PRESIDENTIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT AND BEYOND
[...] (U) SUMMARY: This is an action cable, see paragraphs 7, 8, 9, and 10. In the President's June 4 speech in Cairo, he announced that he would host an Entrepreneurship Summit within a year. The National Security Council staff and the Domestic Policy Council's Office of Social Innovation and Ci [...]
2009-11-16 21:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PREL SOCI XF
09STATE118194LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 214)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Army ILE,s (Intermediate Level Education, formerly known as CGSC) one year program and the Navy Staff College,s six month program. 2. (U) The Department of State [...]
2009-11-16 21:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE11821AF ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALL TO MALI
[...] (C) Summary: Two Canadian nationals, United Nations Special Envoy Robert Fowler and Special Assistant Louis Guay, and Nigerien national Soumaina Mounkaila are currently being held in northern Mali by Al Qaida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). In response to a February 2 Canadian demarche, [...]
2009-02-09 20:40:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPTER ML CA
09STATE118217REQUEST FOR REGULAR REPORTING ON LORD'S
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 3 and 4. 2. (U) As operations to pursue and destroy the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) continue, an unfortunate side effect is the widening geographic area in which marauding small groups of LRA attack and prey on civilians for resupply of sust [...]
2009-11-16 22:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PGOV PHUM PREL MOPS CG UG SU CT
09STATE11823DEMARCHE ON MAURITANIA
[...] (U) This is an urgent action request. Please see paragraph 3. BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (SBU) On January 28, President Abdoulaye Wade sent a special envoy from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mankeur Ndiaye to deliver a message to Mauritanian Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. According to media [...]
2009-02-09 20:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SG MR
09STATE118264TRAVEL WARNING - ALGERIA
[...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Algeria. This Travel Warning updates information on the current security situation in Algeria and the continuing threat posed by terrorism. This replaces the Travel Warning dated March 3, 2009. 2. The Department of State u [...]
2009-11-17 00:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC AG
09STATE118318LRA: TALKING POINTS FOR NOVEMBER 17 UNSC
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN should draw from the points in paragraph 4 below for the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) UN Security Council (UNSC) consultations on November 17, with a goal of setting the scene for additional consultations about the upcoming renewal of the MONUC mandate. [...]
2009-11-17 11:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNSC AF
09STATE118322INSTRUCTION: CO-SPONSOR UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] The Department instructs USDEL to co-sponsor, and join consensus on the resolution entitled "Protection of and Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons," provided that the resolution text does not change materially from the wording contained in REF to negatively affect vital U.S interests. [...]
2009-11-17 12:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UN UNGA
09STATE118323INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS ON UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] The Department instructs USDEL to join consensus on the resolution entitled "Protection of Migrants" provided that the resolution text does not change materially from the wording contained in REF to negatively affect vital U.S interests. USDEL should deliver the following EOP: The United Sta [...]
2009-11-17 12:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UN UNGA SIPDIS
09STATE118350INSTRUCTION: UNGA 3C RESOLUTION "PROMOTION OF
[...] The Department instructs USDEL to call for a vote, if necessary, and vote "NO" on UN Third Committee Resolution "Promotion of Democratic and Equitable International Order." CLINTON [...]
2009-11-17 12:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UN UNGA
09STATE118352INSTRUCTION: UNGA 3C RESOLUTION "ENLARGEMENT OF
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-17 13:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UN UNGA
09STATE118362BLUE 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 Embassy's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050199822 for the export of night vision goggles (NVGs) to Paraguay. Embassy is requested [...]
2009-11-17 13:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PA
09STATE118371SOMALIA DESIGNATIONS: RESPONSE TO USUN REQUEST TO
[...] (U) This is an action request for USUN (see para 3) and for Embassies London and Paris (see para 9 and 10). ---------- Background ---------- 2. (C) The Somalia Sanctions Committee's Monitoring Group (MG) has provided the Committee with a list of targets it believes meet the listing criter [...]
2009-11-17 13:36:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKPMO MARR MOPS PGOV PHUM PREL PTER XW UNSC
09STATE118546OPEN SKIES TREATY MISSION IN RUSSIAN FAR EAST
[...] (U) This is an action cable - see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) Summary and background. The United States is conducting an Open Skies Treaty flight over the Russian Far East from 18-20 November. The mission is being conducted from Khabarovsk Novyy (ICAO code: UHHH) International Airport, and the f [...]
2009-11-17 16:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOSCE PARM PREL RU KS CH
09STATE118567BLUE 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 transactions citing the Canadian exemption for the export of satellite flight hardware to Canada. E [...]
2009-11-17 17:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE118658COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - SWAZILAND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-17 19:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC WZ
09STATE118681LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1955)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend SECI training at Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB,San Antonio; and at the Armor School, Fort Knox, KY. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individ [...]
2009-11-17 20:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE11869BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH EMBASSY,
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A team of export control experts from the Departments of State and Commerce met 22-24 September 2008 in Brasilia and Sao Paulo with country team, Brazilian government, and industry officials to discuss implementation of the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and U.S. export [...]
2009-02-09 21:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC BR
09STATE11872LEAHY VETTING FOR LEBANESE CANDIDATES FOR
[...] (U) In response to reftel Leahy vetting requests, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces and Lebanese Armed Forces personnel listed in reftels. [...]
2009-02-09 22:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER ASEC NAS LE
09STATE118744INSTRUCTION TO COSPONSOR & JOIN CONSENSUS ON UNGA
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to cosponsor and join consensus on the resolution entitled "Violence Against Women Migrant Workers" provided that the resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vital U.S. interests. CLINTON [...]
2009-11-17 22:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN AORC SOCI UN PHUM UNGA
09STATE11875BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-09 22:12:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC PA
09STATE118784CIVIL NUCLEAR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) In February 2008, an Ambassadorial-level U.S. delegation including Jackie Wolcott, the former Special Envoy for Nuclear Nonproliferation, visited Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to discuss potential areas of cooperation aimed at the devel [...]
2009-11-17 22:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP ENRG TRGY KU BA SA MU
09STATE118799OPPOSING UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH ANTI-ISRAEL BIAS
[...] (SBU) Posts are requested to approach the highest appropriate officials in host governments in pursuit of the following objectives: -- a reduction in the overall number of one-sided UN General Assembly resolutions on the Middle East; -- the defeat of three resolutions reaffirming the "Com [...]
2009-11-17 23:53:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNGA KPAL IS SY LE
09STATE118802U.S. SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR JAHANGIR'S
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-18 00:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNCHR
09STATE118936SUCCESSFUL LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING EXPERT WORKSHOP
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In coordination with experts from the Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC),the Department,s Nuclear Smuggling Outreach Initiative (NSOI) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) held a Legislative Drafting Expert Workshop with [...]
2009-11-18 14:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM PTER KNNP KCRM KZ
09STATE118956BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA: VOTING INSTRUCTION ON
[...] This is an action request: The Department requests USUN to vote in favor of the UN Security Council resolution in paragraph 2 regarding the EUFOR Chapter VII mandate in Bosnia and Herzegovina scheduled for Council adoption on November 18, 2009. Post should seek additional guidance from the [...]
2009-11-18 14:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PGOV PREL BK
09STATE118976BLUE 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 050198209 for the export of a United States Munitions List (USML)-controlled Transponder/In [...]
2009-11-18 15:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE118981BLUE 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 050197825 for the export of a United States Munitions List (USML)-controlled UHF Receiver T [...]
2009-11-18 15:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY
09STATE118993CHINESE FIRM SUPPLYING MTCR-CONTROLLED GYROSCOPES
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background/Objective: The United States has information indicating that since at least 2008, the Chinese firm Xian Junyun Electronic and Mechanical Company Ltd (Xianco) has been supplying ballistic missile-capa [...]
2009-11-18 15:37:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA IR CH
09STATE119005DEMARCHE REQUEST ON HONDURAS ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-18 15:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KDEM HO JA
09STATE11902RESPONSE TO IAEA COMPREHENSIVE SAFEGUARDS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 4-6. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (U) On May 16, 2008, the United States Government and the Saudi Arabian Government (SAG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on civil nuclear cooperation. A few weeks later, a similar nuclea [...]
2009-02-09 23:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP PREL TRGY SA QA
09STATE119049HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119050HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING FOR AL TAIE
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM IZ MASS
09STATE119051HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119052HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119053HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119079BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. (U) 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 050196988 for the export of firearms and ammunition to Brazil. Post is request [...]
2009-11-18 17:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC BR
09STATE119085WALK-IN GUIDANCE FOR 2009: HANDLING
[...] (S/NF) This telegram replaces Ref A as the Department's comprehensive guidance on handling foreign national walk-ins, defectors, and asylum seekers - all of whom are generally referred to in this telegram as "walk-ins." This telegram was coordinated with interagency partners, including CIA, [...]
2009-11-18 17:29:00Secretary of StateSECRETASEC CVIS PINR PREF
09STATE119092BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 4 and 5. 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 050200117 for the export of firearms to El Salvador. Post is requested to complete thi [...]
2009-11-18 17:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC ES UY
09STATE11910DEMARCHE ON LIABILITY AND REDRESS UNDER THE
[...] SUMMARY. On February 23-27 in Mexico City the Group of the Friends of the Co-Chairs Concerning Liability and Redress in the Context of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (the "Group") will meet to continue negotiations on the text of proposed rules on liability and redress for damage re [...]
2009-02-10 00:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO
09STATE119107U.S. NON-PAPERS ON MISSILE DEFENSE AND
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST. Please provide the non-papers on missile defense and early warning cooperation at paragraph 3 and nonproliferation at paragraph 4 to Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov, in preparation for the December 7, 2009, meeting with [...]
2009-11-18 18:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PARM PREL KTIA RS
09STATE119126INSTRUCTION: CALL FOR A VOTE AND ALIGN POSITION
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to call for a vote and to vote "no" or abstain in line with EU countries and to deliver the Explanation of Vote contained in paragraph 2, below, on the resolution entitled "Right to Development" provided the resolution text does not change significantly from the [...]
2009-11-18 18:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA
09STATE11914USUN INSTRUCTION: OBJECT TO LIBERIA FOCAL POINT
[...] This is an action request. As soon as possible, and prior to the No Objection Deadline of 13 April, USUN is requested to object to the Focal Point delisting request for: - Richard Chichakli (DOB: 29 March 1959; POB: Syria; Citizenship: U.S.) - Airbas Transportation FZE - Chichakli & Assoc [...]
2009-02-10 00:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN LI PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE119155WALK-IN GUIDANCE FOR 2009
[...] Department has just transmitted reftel, which provides detailed, classified guidance on handling foreign national walk-ins. Chiefs of Mission should ensure that all posts under their authority have procedures in place consistent with that guidance. Posts without classified capacity should [...]
2009-11-18 19:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CVIS PINR PREF
09STATE11916GEORGIA - GUIDANCE FOR FEBRUARY 10 SECURITY
[...] (U) This is an action request: USUN is instructed to draw from the points below during the UN Security Council consultations on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia scheduled for February 10, 2009. 2. (U) Begin points: -- The United States would like to thank the Secretary General for his [...]
2009-02-10 00:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL GG
09STATE11917COPUOS: GUIDANCE FOR THE U.S. DELEGATION TO THE 46TH SESSION OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SUBCOMMITTEE FEBRUARY 9-20, 2009
[...] FOLLOWING IS GUIDANCE FOR THE USDEL TO THE 46TH SESSION OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SUBCOMMITTEE (STSC) OF THE UN COMMITTEE ON THE PEACEFUL USES OF OUTER SPACE (COPUOS). THIS SESSION OFFERS NEW POSSIBILITIES TO ADVANCE U.S. INTERESTS IN COPUOS AND ITS SUBCOMMITTEES. SINCE UNISPACE III IN [...]
2009-02-10 00:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDTSPA UNGA UNCOPUOS AORC KNNP AU
09STATE11918JANUARY 27 MEETING OF THE G-8 GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At the first G8 Global Partnership Working Group (GPWG) meeting of the Italian 2009 G8 Presidency, Chair Gianluca Alberini outlined a program of work that included the two main G8 Global Partnership (GP) objectives agreed to at the 2008 G8 Summit: (a) completing current G8 Globa [...]
2009-02-10 00:28:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL ETTC KNNP CBW TRGY GM JA RS CA UK FR IT
09STATE119190BLUE 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' and AIT's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050198982 for the export of a United States Munitions List (USML)-controlled C/Ku [...]
2009-11-18 20:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH BX TW HK
09STATE119196LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 685)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend COMBATING ILLICIT TRAFFICKING IN NUCLEAR AND RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (PART III) in TIRANA, ALBANIA from 11/2/2009 to 11/5/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vet [...]
2009-11-18 20:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAL ASEC MASS PGOV PHUM PREL
09STATE119211PSI: UPDATE TO INVITATION TO ATTEND PSI EXERCISE
[...] We wish to update all addressees about the upcoming US-UAE hosted PSI Exercise LEADING EDGE2010 and invite them to participate in or observe selected phases. This cable also provides logistical information regarding travel, billeting, and registration requirements. In addition, the exercise p [...]
2009-11-18 20:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC PARM PREL KNNP MO XD XF XG XI ZK ZR AS AR NZ
09STATE119213LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1956)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB, San Antonio; and at the Infantry and Ranger School, Fort Benning, GE. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the indiv [...]
2009-11-18 20:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE119221LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1227)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend TCT NCO's Role in Battle Oriented Training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory informa [...]
2009-11-18 20:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE119228LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1042)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Instructor Development Course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of [...]
2009-11-18 21:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE119271OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: VERDICT IN THE COURT CASE OF IMPRISONED YOUTH ACTIVISTS IN AZERBAIJAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-18 21:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM CARC AJ OSCE
09STATE119316SEEKING GOK APPROVAL TO BROADCAST FROM NEW IBB
[...] (S/NF) Summary and Action Request. In 2006, the International Broadcasting Board (IBB) began construction of a $5.2 million medium wave (MW) transmitter in Kuwait to broadcast Radio Farda in Iran. Currently, BBG broadcasts Radio Farda on only one MW frequency. Having a second MW frequency [...]
2009-11-18 23:42:00Secretary of StateSECRETBBG KPAO PREL KU IR
09STATE119320IAEA: GUIDANCE FOR THE IAEA BUDGET WORKING GROUP
[...] This is an action request; see para 2-3 below. 2. ACTION REQUEST: Washington requests Mission UN Vienna (UNVIE) to use the Budget Working Group (BWG) and Medium Term Strategy (MTS) for 2012-2017 processes to advance U.S. budget priorities and management improvements, focusing on achieving [...]
2009-11-19 00:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN AORC ENRG IAEA KNNP PREL
09STATE119321OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENT
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 19 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States warmly welcomes President Soares back to the Permanent Council and thanks him for his insightful report. The Parliam [...]
2009-11-19 00:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL OSCE
09STATE119323USUN MISSION CLEARANCE
[...] (U) Mission Clearance is requested for Financial Economist, Katherine E. Monahan to travel to New York on November 23-25, 2009 to participate in the UNGA 2nd Committee Session. 2. (U) Ms. Monahan will require USUN Mission access. Her State badge number is 629251 and she holds a Top Secr [...]
2009-11-19 00:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT IO OTRA UNCRED UNGA ASEC
09STATE119325GUIDANCE FOR RESPONDING TO THE DPRK SANCTIONS
[...] USUN may draw from the talking points in paragraph 3 to respond to the 1718 (DPRK sanctions) Committee Panel of Experts Interim Report and Chairman's 90-day report on November 19 to the Security Council. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. Pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 1718 (2006 [...]
2009-11-19 00:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKN PARM PREL UNSC
09STATE119331SFO-VII GUIDANCE-003: STREAMLINED PACKAGE ON
[...] (S) Background: The United States believes the START Follow-on treaty must continue to recognize the inherent difficulty of monitoring mobile ICBMs by including some verification provisions and operational restrictions that apply only to mobile ICBMs, but that the number and type of such uniq [...]
2009-11-19 02:28:00Secretary of StateSECRETKACT PARM START RS US KZ UP BO
09STATE11937(U) Secretary Clinton's February 5, 2009
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Secretary Clinton and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner met on February 5 for 30 minutes in their first bilateral meeting. The warm and open exchange followed a one-on-one working lunch and preceded a 20-minute press conference. The two agreed to coordinate closely on a wid [...]
2009-02-10 03:28:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNOVIP CLINTON HILLARY PREL KPAL FR IR RS
09STATE119537BLUE 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 050198941 for the export of a United States Munitions List (USML)-controlled Audio Panel to [...]
2009-11-19 16:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE119551BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050200227 and 050200228 for the export of rifles, magazines, and grenade launchers to the Philippine [...]
2009-11-19 16:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RP
09STATE119552BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 1: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050073373 and 050120640 for the export of firearms to Egypt. Post is requested to complet [...]
2009-11-19 16:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC EG
09STATE119555CONVERSION OF STATUS FOR EMBASSY BRANCH OFFICE
[...] Effective immediately, Embassy Branch Office Almaty has changed status to become U.S. Consulate General Almaty. 2. All classified, unclassified, or special handling telegrams for ALMATY must be addressed to Embassy ASTANA with passing instructions. 3. Request all posts distribute thi [...]
2009-11-19 16:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDACOA AMGT ASEC AFIN KRIM CMGT
09STATE119646RESPONSE TO SOUTH AFRICAN AMBASSADOR ABDUL
[...] (U) Post is requested to deliver the text of the response from the Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control Robert Einhorn to South African Ambassador Abdul Minty on timing of the South African delegation meetings in Washington and DOE facility site visits. No signed original wil [...]
2009-11-19 20:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG NP PARM PREL
09STATE119647INFORMING THE GOT OF THE TRANSFER OF TUNISIAN DETAINEES FROM
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-19 20:07:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL KDRG PHUM IT TS
09STATE119650BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request: USUN is instructed to draw from the points below during the UN Security Council debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina scheduled for November 23, 2009. 2. (U) Begin points: Thank you, Mr. President, I would like to welcome back to the Council Prime Minister Sp [...]
2009-11-19 20:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PGOV PREL BK
09STATE119658INSTRUCTIONS: CO-SPONSOR ELIMINATION OF RELIGIOUS
[...] USUN is authorized to co-sponsor and join consensus on the resolution entitled "Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief." CLINTON [...]
2009-11-19 20:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM
09STATE119660INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS ON CHAIR'S TEXT OF
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus on the Chair's text entitled "Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly", provided t [...]
2009-11-19 20:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KWMN SOCI UNGA UN AORC
09STATE119662ACTION REQUEST: VOTE NO ON RACISM AND DURBAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-19 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UN
09STATE119663INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS ON UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] The Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus on the resolution entitled "International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearances", provided that the resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REFTEL to negatively affect vit [...]
2009-11-19 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SOCI UNAUS PHUM UNGA
09STATE119666ACTION REQUEST: VOTE NO ON ADOPTION OF DURBAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-19 20:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UN
09STATE119710BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050200473 for the export of rifles and a suppressor to Paraguay. Post is requested to complete this [...]
2009-11-19 20:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PA
09STATE119717TRAVEL WARNING - NEPAL
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Nepal, and urges caution when traveling in that country. The Department of State remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal, and urges American citizens to obtain updated security information before they tr [...]
2009-11-19 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NP
09STATE119719TRAVEL WARNING - SRI LANKA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about the risks of travel to Sri Lanka due to continued security concerns, especially in the northernmost areas and most of its Eastern Province, as there are still uncleared landmines and potential for incidents by remnant members of the Liberation [...]
2009-11-19 21:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CE
09STATE119771TRAVEL ALERT: NIGER
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the risks of travel to Niger due to threat of kidnapping, and recommends against all travel to Niger at this time. This Travel Alert expires February 28, 2010. 2. On December 14, 2008, two United Nations officials, former Canadian diplomats, [...]
2009-11-19 22:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NG
09STATE119774TRAVEL WARNING: MALI
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Mali and continues to recommend against all travel to the north of the country due to kidnapping threats against Westerners. This replaces the Travel Warning for Mali dated August 31, 2009, to update security and threat in [...]
2009-11-19 22:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC ML
09STATE119790INSTRUCTION: CO-SPONSOR THIRD COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-19 23:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UN UNGA
09STATE119800NOVEMBER 20, 2009-UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DATE ON THE
[...] This is an action request. USUN should draw from the talking points in paragraph 2 below, as appropriate, during the UN General Assembly debate on the Report of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) on its third session. This debate provides an opportunity for the USG to comment on PBC's achiev [...]
2009-11-19 23:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO BY CT PU SL
09STATE119803INSTRUCTION: UNGA 3C RESOLUTION "HUMAN RIGHTS AND
[...] Department anticipates that the EU will call a vote on the UN Third Committee Resolution "Human Rights and Cultural Diversity." Department authorizes USDEL to vote "NO" on this resolution. CLINTON [...]
2009-11-19 23:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SCUL UNESCO UNGA
09STATE119804INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS AND DELIVER EOP ON UN
[...] The Department instructs USDEL to join consensus on the resolution entitled "Rights of the Child" based on the text of the resolution provided in REFTEL 1 with proposed changes to OP 19 in REFTEL 2. If the resolution that is tabled differs from what was provided in REFTEL 1 and REFTEL 2, pl [...]
2009-11-19 23:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNGA SOCI AORC
09STATE119805INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS ON UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-20 00:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM AORC SOCI UNGA
09STATE119806INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS ON UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] ACTION REQUEST A. If the text of OP4bis and OP5 of the final resolution remains as in REF, the Department authorizes USDEL to join consensus, provided that the entire resolution text does not change significantly from the wording contained in REF to negatively affect vital U.S. inter [...]
2009-11-20 00:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SOCI UN UNGA AORC
09STATE119810INSTRUCTIONS: JOIN CONSENSUS ON UNGA 3C
[...] DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZES USDEL TO JOIN CONSENSUS ON THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED "OFFICE OF THE HRC PRESIDENT". DEPARTMENT REQUESTS ANY ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO THE REF TEXT BE NOTIFIED TO DEPARTMENT, WHICH WILL PROVIDE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS AS NEEDED. CLINTON [...]
2009-11-20 00:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA
09STATE119813ENDING THE STALEMATE IN THE PEACE PROCESS
[...] (U) Action Request: For Embassy Kathmandu, please see paragraphs 6 and 7. For Embassy New Delhi, please see paragraph 8. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Nepal's peace process continues to drift, due to political stalemate among the major political parties. Although the Maoists have postponed their pr [...]
2009-11-20 00:48:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALIN NP PGOV PREL
09STATE119890HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119891HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119892HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119893HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119894HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119896KUDOS TO EMBASSY YAOUNDE FOR FISCAL TRANSPARENCY
[...] EEB extends kudos to Embassy Yaounde for its high quality, relevant, thoughtful, and frank reporting on Cameroon,s fiscal transparency. Excellent reporting, such as REF A, is a tremendous help when determining which countries should require fiscal transparency waivers to receive assistance and [...]
2009-11-20 14:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAID
09STATE119995ENERGY SECURITY BRIEFER FOR EU AMBASSADORS
[...] (C) In January 2009, contractual disputes led Russia to cut off natural gas shipments to Ukraine, as it had previously done (albeit for a shorter period) in January 2006. This crisis hurt Russia,s reputation as a reliable supplier, both in Western and Eastern Europe. Russian officials know t [...]
2009-11-20 17:16:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ENRG EPET RS UP XG XH
09STATE120006(S/NF) BRAZIL'S INVOLVEMENT IN CONFLICT BETWEEN
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE INTENSELY INTERESTED IN THE DEVELOPING CONFLICT BETWEEN COLOMBIA AND VENEZUELA. AS TIME AND RESOURCES ALLOW, WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INSIGHT POST COULD PROVIDE ON BRAZIL'S POTENTIAL INVOLVEMENT AS A MEDIATOR IN THIS CONFLICT. MANY THANKS FROM WASHINGTON. A [...]
2009-11-20 17:39:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PREL BR CO VE
09STATE120010(S/NF) KUDOS AND FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS ON MADRID'S
[...] (C) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATE POST'S INSIGHTFUL REPORTING ON MADRID'S POLICY TOWARD TEHRAN. WE READ REF A WITH GREAT INTEREST AND FOUND THE REPORTING INVALUABLE TOWARD UNDERSTANDING SPAIN'S CURRENT POSITION ON ADDITIONAL IRAN SANCTIONS. WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY FURTHER INFORMAT [...]
2009-11-20 17:46:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPINR PREL SP
09STATE120011(S/NF) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON SPAIN'S EU
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE INTERESTED IN SPAIN'S JANUARY-JUNE 2010 EU PRESIDENCY AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION ON HOW SPAIN IS PREPARING TO TAKE ON THE EU PRESIDENCY. AS TIME AND RESOURCES PERMIT, WE WOULD ALSO APPRECIATE INFORMATION ON HOW MADRID WOULD ADDRESS ISSUES SUCH AS THE [...]
2009-11-20 17:50:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV PREL SP
09STATE120097ACTION REQUEST: RESPONSE TO INVITATION SENT TO
[...] (U) PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS PHILIP H. GORDON TO SWEDISH FOREIGN MINISTER CARL BILDT AND EU ENLARGEMENT COMMISSIONER OLLI REHN. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE MESSAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE E [...]
2009-11-20 18:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPDC PREL SW ZL EUN
09STATE120098BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 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 050200863 and GC-189609 for the export of revolvers to Nicaragua. Post is requested to complete th [...]
2009-11-20 18:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC NU
09STATE120099BLUE LANTERN OUTREACH TO CANADA: DISCUSSIONS WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Representatives from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met October 13-16 with Mission Canada staff in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto, GOC officials, and local defense industry to discuss the Blue Lantern end-use moni [...]
2009-11-20 18:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC CA
09STATE120172GLOBAL CONTEXT SECTION OF THE QDDR - SEEKING INPUT FROM THE
[...] Action request - see paragraph 5. 2. Defining the context in which the U.S. will be conducting its foreign policy over the next ten to fifteen years is a key element of the Department's Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review. This section of the broader report seeks above all to iden [...]
2009-11-20 20:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PREL SOCI
09STATE120211BLUE 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 050190394, 050190382, and 050190375 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-con [...]
2009-11-20 21:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IT
09STATE120213BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
[...] 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 050101493 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled aircraf [...]
2009-11-20 21:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC LY
09STATE120241ANGOLA: TRANSPORT MINISTER'S MEETING WITH DOT
[...] (SBU) On November 4, 2009, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood held a thirty-minute meeting with Angola,s Minister of Transport Augusto da Silva Tomas. The Minister spoke in great detail and with great enthusiasm (and without notes) about Angola,s integrated plan to completely restructure [...]
2009-11-20 21:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAO EAIR EINV ETRD PGOV PREL
09STATE120250ANGOLA: TRANSPORT MINISTER TELLS WASHINGTON
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph 2. Summary and Action Request -------------------------- 2. (SBU) Angolan Minister of Transportation August da Silva Tomas and a delegation of Government of Angola transportation figures discussed future cooperation in supp [...]
2009-11-20 22:16:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAO EAIR EINV ETRD PGOV PREL
09STATE120265Allowance and Post Differential
[...] Effective November 22, 2009, unless otherwise noted, allowances and/or post differential rates are revised as shown. These changes are issued under TL:SR-721. 2. Please inform local offices of all U.S. government agencies at the posts listed in this cable. 3. Important: Read this entir [...]
2009-11-20 22:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDALOW AMGT APER AFIN
09STATE120271LETTER FROM TREASURY U/S LEVEY TO QATARI MINISTER
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (U) Post is asked to deliver the letter below from Treasury Under Secretary Stuart Levey to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmad Bin Abdullah Al-Mahmud. Hard copy of original signed letter to follow. 3. (U) BEGIN TEX [...]
2009-11-20 23:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER QA
09STATE120273UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE RESOLUTION -- "IMPROVING THE
[...] BACKGROUND. Negotiations on Belarus' trafficking in persons (TIP) resolution are wrapping up. Last draft resolution is the November 10 version. A major area of contention throughout the negotiations was how the draft resolution would characterize a Global Plan of Action (GPOA) on TIP. Be [...]
2009-11-20 23:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SIPDIS UN UNGA PHUM SOCI KWMN
09STATE120274FY 2010 PEDOPHILIA CERTIFICATION
[...] (U) Summary: This is an action message. In order to comply with legislative requirements, responses are requested no later than December 23, 2009. Please see paragraphs 7-11. 2. (U) Section 102 (g) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act P.L. (102-236) requires the Department ea [...]
2009-11-20 23:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM SOCI
09STATE120282NUCLEAR FUEL BANKS - SEEKING CO-SPONSORS FOR
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 4. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: At the November 26-27, 2009 meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, the Board will be asked to formally approve the first proposal for an international nuclear fuel bank. Specificall [...]
2009-11-21 00:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP IAEA ENRG TRGY TU AJ CH GM SZ BR RO AR
09STATE120288U.S. POSTURE ON IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM AND NEXT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3-5. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) Iran's continued reluctance to cooperate with international efforts to build confidence and transparency in its nuclear program will be of increasing concern to U.S. diplomacy in the weeks ahead. Of part [...]
2009-11-21 01:27:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL IR
09STATE120323Guidance: Middle East Consultations, November
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN may draw from para two elements when making its intervention during the upcoming Middle East consultations in the Security Council on November 24. 2. (SBU) Begin elements: I thank Under Secretary-General Pascoe for his report. Advancing the cause of [...]
2009-11-21 03:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC IS KPAL
09STATE120346 NIGERIANS VETTED FOR USS NASHVILLE SEA TRAINING
[...] Reftel nominated the following six Nigerian Navy officials to attend the Sea Training Cruise aboard the USS Nashville March 1-24, 2009: Name: Auwalu INUWA DOB: 04-Apr-1980 POB: Kano, Kano State Gender: M Name: Benjamin Olanrewaju KAYODE DOB: 04-Jan-1974 POB: Iju, Ondo State Gender: M [...]
2009-02-10 15:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM NI
09STATE120453IRAN,S USE OF EDBI TO EXPAND ITS WORLDWIDE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (S//REL BRAZIL, ECUADOR, KENYA, SOUTH AFRICA, UGANDA, SINGAPORE, UAE) As responsible countries around the world have decided to reduce their exposure to the proliferation-r [...]
2009-11-23 14:28:00Secretary of StateSECRETEFIN
09STATE120541CONSULTATIONS ON THE FUTURE OF GOVERNMENT TO
[...] (U) This is an action request for DTROs in Astana and Kyiv, and for Pol-Mil in Minsk. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) Background: The START Treaty expires on December 5, 2009. The START follow-on treaty will be a strictly bilateral treaty between the U.S. and Russia. There will thus be [...]
2009-11-23 16:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBO KACT KZ PARM RS UP
09STATE120556TRAVEL WARNING: CHAD
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Chad and recommends that American citizens avoid all travel to eastern Chad and the Chad/Central African Republic border area. This Warning is due to insecurity caused by recently increased levels of violent criminality, [...]
2009-11-23 16:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CD
09STATE120631ARF BEGINS PREPARATIONS FOR INTER-SESSIONAL YEAR, VISION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: November 9-11, officials from ARF's 27 nations gathered in New Delhi to discuss the coming year's ARF cooperation agenda and to provide updates on ARF's efforts in transnational security and preventive diplomacy. Vietnam briefed its plans for the ARF Vision Statement implementa [...]
2009-11-23 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ARF ASEAN NK BM AF PK KNNP KPIR PTER EAID VN
09STATE120755BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 GC-189609 for the re-export of revolvers to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lan [...]
2009-11-23 22:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC GT
09STATE120767(C) KUDOS FOR BURUNDI POLITICAL REPORTING
[...] (C/NF) US POLICYMAKERS ARE CLOSELY FOLLOWING THE PRE-ELECTION ATMOSPHERE IN BURUNDI AND ARE INTERESTED IN THE PROSPECT FOR VIOLENCE AT THE POLLS AND POTENTIAL LEVERS US POLICYMAKERS CAN USE TO ALLEVIATE ANY VOTE RIGGING, HARASSMENT, OR CORRUPTION. WE GREATLY APPRECIATED POST'S REPORTING (SE [...]
2009-11-23 22:50:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR BY
09STATE120769(C) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON SAUDI ARABIA'S
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS APPRECIATE EMBASSY RIYADH'S REPORTING ON THE NEW GOVERNOR IN NAJRAN, MISHAL BIN ABDALLAH. IN ADDITION TO FOLLOWING SAUDI ACTIVITIES RELATED TO YEMEN, ANALYSTS ARE PLANNING TO WRITE AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL AND OTHER POLICYMAKERS ON THE ROLE O [...]
2009-11-23 22:53:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR SA
09STATE120771(U) MOHAMMED EL FAZAZI'S RENUNCIATION OF
[...] (S/NF) NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM CENTER (NCTC) ANALYSTS IN THE RADICALIZATION AND EXTREMIST MESSAGES GROUP (REMG) ARE INTERESTED IN UNDERSTANDING THE FACTORS THAT PROMPTED LONG-STANDING RADICAL CLERIC MOHAMMED EL FAZAZI TO RENOUNCE THE USE OF VIOLENCE. ANALYSTS VIEW EL FAZAZI'S PUBLIC REPUD [...]
2009-11-23 22:56:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR GM MO
09STATE120774(C) SAUDI ARABIA'S PROVINCIAL GOVERNORS
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WOULD APPRECIATE ANY EMBASSY RIYADH AND CONSULATE DHAHRAN/JEDDAH REPORTING ON SAUDI ARABIA'S PROVINCIAL GOVERNORS, AS TIME AND RESOURCES PERMIT. ANALYSTS ARE PLANNING TO WRITE AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL AND OTHER POLICYMAKERS ON THE ROLE OF SAUD [...]
2009-11-23 22:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR SA
09STATE120796NOVEMBER 25, 2009-UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DATE ON THE
[...] This is an action request. USUN should draw from the talking points in paragraph 2 below, as appropriate, during the UN General Assembly debate on the Annual Report of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). 2. Begin talking points: -- We thank Ambassador Munoz for his dedication to the Pea [...]
2009-11-24 00:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO BY CT PU SL
09STATE120799OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: LOOKING TO ATHENS
[...] (U) Post is authorized to deliver the following statement at the November 24, 2009, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States is deeply committed to this organization, and to the principles and commitments enshrined in the He [...]
2009-11-24 00:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL OSCE
09STATE120803INTERNATIONAL ENERGY PLANNING AND NUCLEAR
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 6. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) is interested in sponsoring an international energy planning and nuclear nonproliferation workshop in Muscat, Oman, in the April [...]
2009-11-24 01:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP ENRG TRGY MU
09STATE120807REQUESTING ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN AFGHANISTAN
[...] (S) The Department requests that action addressees at the chief of mission level draw on the points in para 5 below to inform host governments of U.S. plans for robust additional contributions in Afghanistan and encourage host governments to join us in making their own new commitments at the [...]
2009-11-24 03:55:00Secretary of StateSECRETNATO PREL MOPS MARR AF
09STATE120835ACTION REQUEST - SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR UN HUMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-24 11:27:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KDEM
09STATE120913BLUE 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 050201153 for the export of an International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled IFF Transpon [...]
2009-11-24 14:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AJ RO
09STATE121051LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 885)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend US-SPONSORED GCMC STACS 10-02 COURSE FEBRUARY 2-24, 2010, IN GARMISCH, GERMANY. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possess [...]
2009-11-24 16:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE121071BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050198861 for the export of firearms to Belgium. Post is requested to complete this Bl [...]
2009-11-24 17:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC BE
09STATE121081LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1958)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend training at Defense Language Institute. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as [...]
2009-11-24 17:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE121088OPEN SKIES TREATY REIMBURSEMENT
[...] The United States shared an Open Skies Treaty mission with Romania over the Russian Federation 12-16 Oct 2009. The U.S. agreed to pay the Government of Romania $15,000 U.S. dollars as reimbursement for our share of the expenses. 2. We request that Post forward the $15,000 funds to the Romani [...]
2009-11-24 18:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE RO
09STATE121089LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 709)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend attend MANAGING ENGLISH LANGUAGE in SAN ANTONIO, TX,U.S.A. from 11/25/2009 to 1/22/2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel an [...]
2009-11-24 18:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE121091OSCE/FSC: AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN CONSENSUS ON
[...] (U) This is an action message. 2. (U) USDEL is authorized to join consensus on the FSC draft decision on the agenda and modalities of the twentieth Annual Implementation Assessment Meeting (AIAM) (FSC.DD/9/09/Rev.2). CLINTON [...]
2009-11-24 18:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PARM PREL
09STATE121102LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 710)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend EQUIPMENT DONATION FOR THE ASP/TRAINING DEPARTEMENT in TIRANA, ALBANIA from 11/30/2009 to 12/1/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed [...]
2009-11-24 18:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE121106GICNT: U.S. CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL JUNE 2010
[...] This is an action request for Embassy Tel Aviv. Please see paragraph 3. SUMMARY ----------------------------------- 2. The United States supports the Government of Israel,s (GOI) request to host a Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) workshop on legal frameworks and foren [...]
2009-11-24 18:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIS PARM PREL PTER RS US KGIC
09STATE121111LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 757)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend "Field Artillery Captains Career Course", 26 November 2009-01 July 2010, Fort Sill, OK. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and [...]
2009-11-24 18:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE121117GICNT: U.S. CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR REPUBLIC OF
[...] This is an action request for Embassy Seoul. Please see paragraph 3. SUMMARY ---------------------------------- 2. The United States welcomes the Republic of Korea,s (ROK) offer to host the 2011 Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) Plenary meeting. The United States ha [...]
2009-11-24 18:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER RS US KGIC SK PARM
09STATE121121LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 753)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend "Seminar on Transatlantic Civil Security", 2-24 Feb 2010",Garmisch, Germany. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesse [...]
2009-11-24 18:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE121215LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2023
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend TRAINING AT THE DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, LACKLAND AFB, SAN ANTONIO, TX; AVIATION SCHOOL, FORT RUCKER, AL; DECEMBER 9, 2009 - MAY 7, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of [...]
2009-11-24 20:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE121301OSCE/MC: AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN CONSENSUS ON DRAFT
[...] (U) This is an action message. 2. (U) USDEL is authorized to join consensus on the MC draft decision on Issues Relevant to the Forum for Security Cooperation (MC.DD/8/09/Rev.5) with or without the bracketed text in paragraph 2, tick 6, which reads "Contribute to improving OSCE procedure [...]
2009-11-24 22:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PARM PREL
09STATE121303UNSC DRC SANCTIONS CONSULTATIONS
[...] USUN may draw from the points in para 3 below during the consultations on 25 November, regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sanctions regime, which includes an arms embargo and an asset freeze and travel ban for individuals and entities designated by the Security Council Commit [...]
2009-11-24 22:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER ZF UNSC
09STATE121314BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050201390 for the export of Helmets and Helmet Mounts to Peru. Post is requested to complete this Bl [...]
2009-11-24 22:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PE
09STATE121317BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050201438 for the export of pistols to Armenia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern chec [...]
2009-11-24 22:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AM
09STATE121328IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHILD SOLDIERS PREVENTION ACT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-24 22:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP ELAB KCRM KWMN KMCA PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG
09STATE121333GUIDANCE: ADOPTION OF UNSC RESOLUTION RENEWING
[...] USUN is instructed to join consensus on the U.S. drafted UN Security Council Resolution renewing UNSC resolutions 1846 and 1851 to be adopted on November 30 (para 2). USUN should also seek out co-sponsors for the resolution. USUN should refer any further substantive changes on the Resolution [...]
2009-11-24 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM KPIR SO XA XW
09STATE121334APPROVAL FOR AMBASSADOR TODD TO BE ABSENT FROM
[...] Department grants permission for Ambassador William E. Todd to be absent from post November 28-30 for annual leave in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. 2. In Ambassador Todd's absence, Deputy Chief of Mission John McIntyre will assume charge. CLINTON [...]
2009-11-24 23:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA BX
09STATE121336BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050201597 and 050201795 for the export of pistols to Jamaica. Post is requested to complete this Bl [...]
2009-11-24 23:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JM
09STATE121353TRAVEL ALERT: PHILIPPINES
[...] The State Department alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the southern Philippine islands of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago and urges extreme caution if traveling there. This Travel Alert reflects the recent acts of violence in the Mindanao province of Maguindanao and is supplem [...]
2009-11-25 01:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC RP
09STATE121356EGYPT LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING RESPONSE - 99299
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-25 02:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PREL SNAR EG PM
09STATE121363HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-25 02:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE121568ERITREA: AF A/S CARSON URGES ERITREA TO MAKE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In a November 16 meeting with Eritrean Ambassador Ghirmai Ghebremariam, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson rejected Eritrea's (GSE) late October proposal to send a delegation to the U.S. for meetings with senior USG officials. Alternatively, A/S Carson infor [...]
2009-11-25 15:35:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ER SO
09STATE1216TRAVEL ALERT - ISRAEL, THE WEST BANK AND GAZA
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens that the Israel Defense Force (IDF) is engaged in a military operation against terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip. This operation began on December 27, 2008, with aerial and naval bombardment, and expanded on January 3, 2009, to include gro [...]
2009-01-06 23:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER AMGT ASEC IS GZ WE
09STATE121625DEMARCHE REQUEST: EXTENSION OF UN ARRANGEMENTS
[...] (C) This is an action request. Drawing on points in paragraph 2, at the highest appropriate level, as soon as judged practical, Embassy is requested to discuss actions required by the Government of Iraq (GOI) to extend the UN arrangements for the Development Fund for Iraq (DFI). At the same [...]
2009-11-25 16:37:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN IZ PREL UN
09STATE12165JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COESPU COURSES,
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-02-10 18:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE121729TECHNICAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Ottawa. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has expressed interest in working with DOE on helium-3 (He-3) supply, stipulating that the United States would remove and retain ownership of all residual tritium con [...]
2009-11-25 18:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC ASEC KCRM PARM PINR PREL CA XS
09STATE121806BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 4 - 5. 2. (U) The Department´s Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Posts´ assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license xxxx for the export of rifles to Bulgaria. Posts are requested to complete this Blue Lan [...]
2009-11-25 20:26:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC NO BU
09STATE121847MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR S/CT COORDINATOR
[...] (SBU) Department requests mission clearance for S/CT Ambassador Daniel Benjamin and Acting Office Director for Trans-regional Affairs Darcy Anderson to participate in Arria-style meetings scheduled for November 30 on human rights and counterterrorism and to hold meetings with the Turkish Perma [...]
2009-11-25 22:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN PHUM PREL PTER
09STATE121854GEORGIA - ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ON SUCCESSOR TO
[...] (SBU) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. In response to reftel A, the Department authorizes Post to convey U.S. positions below regarding suggested replacements for the current UN Representative for Georgia, Johan Verbeke, notwithstanding prior guidance in reftel B. A Department instruction with add [...]
2009-11-25 23:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL GG
09STATE121855USUN VOTING INSTRUCTION: UNSC DRC SANCTIONS AND
[...] This is an action request. USUN may vote in favor of the adoption of the resolution (text in para 2) to renew the UN Security Council sanctions regime on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the mandate of the Group of Experts for one year. The UNSC DRC sanctions regime includes an [...]
2009-11-25 23:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER ZF UNSC
09STATE121856RESPONSE TO SPECIAL RAPPORTEURS SCHEININ, NOWAK,
[...] This is an action request: Mission Geneva is requested to transmit the response of the United States Government in paragraph 3 to the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism Scheinin, the Special Rapporteur on tor [...]
2009-11-25 23:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNCHR
09STATE122079UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW: INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMIT
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST FOR GENEVA: This cable is an action request for Mission Geneva to share U.S. views and suggested questions and recommendations (sent REF) for the upcoming UN. Human Rights Council's (HRC) Sixth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Session, to be held November 30 - December 11, 200 [...]
2009-11-27 16:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL
09STATE122115KENYA'S CONVENTIONAL ARMS END-USER CERTIFICATE
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 6. ---------- background ---------- 2. (S//NF) Since late 2007, the Government of Kenya (GOK) has assisted the Government of Southern Sudan's (GOSS) military, the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA),with the purchase of Ukrainian-origin lethal mili [...]
2009-11-27 17:49:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNMARR MCAP MOPS PARM PINR PREL PTER MASS
09STATE122209CFE/JCG: CONTRIBUTION FOR OSCE MINISTERIAL
[...] This is an action cable. 2. Washington understands that as a result of informal meetings, the JCG chair plans to issue a revised draft contribution for the declaration for the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting (text in para 4, below). Mission may join consensus in the JCG on this text. [...]
2009-11-27 21:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOSCE PARM PREL NATO
09STATE122214GUIDANCE AND ACTION REQUEST: ISRAEL'S SETTLEMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 3 and 4. 2. (U) On November 25, the Government of Israel (GOI) announced a 10-month moratorium on new settlement construction and new approvals in the West Bank. Following the announcement by the GOI, Secretary Clinton released a written state [...]
2009-11-27 21:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIS KPAL PREL KWBG
09STATE122215CIVAIR INDIA: REQUEST TO SEEK CLARIFICATION FROM THE
[...] This is an action request. See paras. 12-14. 2. (SBU) Summary: Due to recent statements made by Indian Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) officials in correspondence with a U.S. air carrier, as well as comments made by a BCAS official in an August 2009 meeting, the Transportation Sec [...]
2009-11-27 21:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PREL PTER IN
09STATE122227GUIDANCE FOR USUN FOR 30 NOVEMBER ARRIA-STYLE
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. On November 30, the Mexican Permanent Representative to the United Nations will host an Arria-style meeting (in which members of the Security Council gather informally to be briefed by independent experts about matters of international [...]
2009-11-27 22:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE122229SAVE THE DATE REQUEST FOR CENTCOM GULF REGION
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 8. 2. SUMMARY. A Gulf Region Communications Conference (GRCC) will be held in Amman, Jordan, 21-23 February 2010, co-sponsored by Commander, United States Central Command (CDRUSCENTCOM) and the Government of Jordan (GoJ),and coordinated with Embas [...]
2009-11-27 22:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECIN ECPS EINT MARR MCAP PREL XF
09STATE122234AMPLIFYING THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ON
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 2 and 4. 2. President Obama will announce a comprehensive strategy on Afghanistan in an address at West Point, NY at 8 pm EST on December 1. I ask your cooperation in actively engaging with the media and publics at your posts to amplify th [...]
2009-11-27 23:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO
09STATE1223CONTACT GROUP ON SOMALI PIRACY ISSUES FOR
[...] This is an action request. Per Ref A, action addressees are invited to the inaugural meeting of the Contact Group on Somali Piracy (CGSP) in New York on January 13-14, 2009. To better prepare its participants, the Department requests that posts solicit feedback from host governments on discuss [...]
2009-01-07 00:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KCRM MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER
09STATE12231IRANIAN MISSILE DELEGATION IN CHINA (S)
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background and Objectives: The United States has information indicating that a delegation of three officials affiliated with Iran's Shahid Bakeri Industrial Group was expected to travel on February 5 to Shangh [...]
2009-02-10 20:40:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL ETTC MNUC TSPA CH IR
09STATE122342TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 1
[...] (SBU) Poll workers followed procedures and voting progressed without violence or disruption, except for one incident in San Pedro Sula, where police dispersed a demonstration by election opponents. Embassy Tegucigalpa observation teams report voter turnout was heavy and enthusiastic. The S [...]
2009-11-30 03:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC HO KHLS
09STATE122382BLUE 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 transactions citing the Canadian exemption for the export of inertial navigation units to Canada. E [...]
2009-11-30 13:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE122385BLUE 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 a transaction citing the Canadian exemption for the export of displacement gyroscopes to Canada. Em [...]
2009-11-30 13:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE122387BLUE 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 a transaction citing the Canadian exemption for the export of inertial measurement units to Canada. [...]
2009-11-30 13:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE122389BLUE 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 transactions citing the Canadian exemption for the export of Gyroscopic compasses to Canada. Embass [...]
2009-11-30 13:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE122391BLUE 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 a transaction citing the Canadian exemption for the export of accelerometers to Canada. Embassy is [...]
2009-11-30 13:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE122429PRESIDENT HAS HISTORIC MEET WITH ASEAN LEADERS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On November 15 in Singapore, President Obama participated in the first U.S. - Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders, Meeting with all 10 ASEAN countries. The meeting was an opportunity to highlight increased U.S. engagement with ASEAN and the region generall [...]
2009-11-30 14:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PGOV PREL XB XC XE XU XV ZO
09STATE122438BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050200840 for the export of pistols to Pakistan. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern che [...]
2009-11-30 14:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PK
09STATE122448U.S. POLICY ON FUTURE CIVILIAN PRESENCE IN IRAQ
[...] (U) SUMMARY. This cable describes the new U.S. policy on the future civilian provincial presence in Iraq. It builds upon previous cables outlining the U.S. drawdown strategy and policy on political engagement in Iraq, and it has been cleared by DoD and the NSC. END SUMMARY. 2. (S) The Pr [...]
2009-11-30 14:52:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL PREF PINS ECON IZ
09STATE1225ADDITIONAL ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION BY CORE
[...] This is an action request. Per Ref A and B, action addressees are invited to attend a coordination pre-meeting for the Contact Group on Somali Piracy (CGSP) hosted by Germany on the afternoon of January 13, 2009. While briefing host governments on objectives requested in ref B, the Department [...]
2009-01-07 00:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KCRM MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER
09STATE12250FOR AMBASSADOR JOHN F. TEFFT TO SIGN AN ADDENDUM
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Tbilisi. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (U) BACKGROUND: On February 2, 2007, U.S. Ambassador to Georgia John F. Tefft signed the Joint Document of U.S. and Georgian Delegations on Georgia's Priority Needs to Improve its Capabilities to Combat Nuclear [...]
2009-02-10 21:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PGOV PREL GG
09STATE122615EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99329 THRU 99341
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-30 20:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG MASS PHUM PM PREL SNAR
09STATE122623LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE TEGUCIGALPA 01165,
[...] (SBU) As of November 24,2009 the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed. 2. (SBU) Names of the proposed candidates are as follows: AGUILERA PEREZ, Marvin Javier POB: Tegucigalpa, Honduras DOB: 22 May 1974 ALV [...]
2009-11-30 20:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PREL SNAR HO
09STATE122629A-BR ACTION REQUEST: DECEMBER VOTE ON "DEFAMATION
[...] (SBU) During the week of 7-12 December, the deeply problematic "combating defamation of religions" resolution, which seeks to undermine established human rights of freedom of religion and expression, will come to the plenary session at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for a final vote. This r [...]
2009-11-30 20:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUN PHUM UNGA
09STATE122637B-K ACTION REQUEST: DECEMBER VOTE ON "DEFAMATION
[...] (SBU) During the week of 7-12 December, the deeply problematic "combating defamation of religions" resolution, which seeks to undermine established human rights of freedom of religion and expression, will come to the plenary session at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for a final vote. This r [...]
2009-11-30 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUN PHUM UNGA
09STATE122638K-P ACTION REQUEST: DECEMBER VOTE ON "DEFAMATION
[...] (SBU) During the week of 7-12 December, the deeply problematic "combating defamation of religions" resolution, which seeks to undermine established human rights of freedom of religion and expression, will come to the plenary session at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for a final vote. This r [...]
2009-11-30 20:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUN PHUM UNGA
09STATE122639PH-UL ACTION REQUEST: DECEMBER VOTE ON
[...] (SBU) During the week of 7-12 December, the deeply problematic "combating defamation of religions" resolution, which seeks to undermine established human rights of freedom of religion and expression, will come to the plenary session at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for a final vote. This r [...]
2009-11-30 20:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUN PHUM UNGA
09STATE122641V-Y ACTION REQUEST: DECEMBER VOTE ON "DEFAMATION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-30 20:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA PHUM UN
09STATE122645SECRETARY CLINTON'S LETTER TO FOREIGN MINISTER OKADA
[...] (U) Please deliver the following message from Secretary Clinton to Japanese Foreign Minister Okada. There will be no signed original. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT: Dear Mr. Minister: I am writing to request your cooperation in resolving issues that are pending before the International Whaling [...]
2009-11-30 20:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL SENV IWC
09STATE122656LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 2002)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 11/30/200 [...]
2009-11-30 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE12266IN COUNTRY REFUGEE PROCESSING - PRM RESPONSE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-10 21:19:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREF IZ
09STATE122675LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 886)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend Prevention of and Fight against Cyber Crime Training to be held in Chisinau, Moldova in December 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals l [...]
2009-11-30 21:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE122719MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR UNDC
[...] (U) Department requests mission clearance for Susan Burk and Scott Davis to conduct meetings at the United Nations in preparation for the upcoming Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in May 2010. Burk and Davis plan to be in New York on December 2 and 3. Both hold TS/SCI cleara [...]
2009-11-30 23:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC PARM UNDC ASEC
09STATE122724GUIDANCE: ANTI-ISRAEL RESOLUTIONS IN THE UNGA
[...] (U) This is an action message. 2. (U) Mission should call for the vote and vote "no" on resolutions put up for adoption on December 1 and 2 dealing with the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, the Division for Palestinian Rights of the Secretariat, [...]
2009-12-01 00:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER UNSC KPAL IS
09STATE122725PROMOTING SUPPORT FOR UNSCR 1540 VOLUNTARY FUND
[...] (U) This is an action request for Moscow, P3 Embassies (London and Paris),the European Union Council and Commission, which participate in the G8 Nonproliferation Directors Group (NPDG),as well as Norway -- see paras 7 and 10 to be left as non-papers. For USUN, see para 12, for Ottawa, see [...]
2009-12-01 00:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC EUN RS CA UK FR NO
09STATE122726INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS ON UNGA RESOLUTION:
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-01 00:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
09STATE122728INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS ON UNGA 2C RESOLUTION
[...] THE DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZES USDEL TO JOIN CONSENSUS ON THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED "INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION," PROVIDED THAT THE RESOLUTION TEXT DOES NOT CHANGE SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THE WORDING CONTAINED IN REF TO NEGATIVELY AFFECT VITAL U.S. INTERESTS. CLINTON [...]
2009-12-01 00:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNAUS UNGA AORC
09STATE122731THE PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE WAY
[...] (SBU) Summary: After a period of intensive review, the President will announce his decision about the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan in an address to the nation from the United States Military Academy at West Point on December 1 at eight o'clock pm eastern standard time. I request th [...]
2009-12-01 01:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCLINTON HILLARY PREL AF PK
09STATE122732FY 2010 BIOTECHNOLOGY OUTREACH STRATEGY AND
[...] (U) Summary. Agricultural biotechnology has great potential to help address the challenges of food insecurity and mitigate climate change. To realize this potential, and to protect the interests of U.S. farmers and exporters, we seek to promote understanding of the technology and encourage [...]
2009-12-01 01:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO
09STATE122735SFO-VII GUIDANCE-004
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-01 03:32:00Secretary of StateSECRETKACT PARM START RS US KZ UP BO
09STATE122781TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 2 AS
[...] (SBU) Over 1,500 domestic and international observers continue to report positive feedback on the election's procedural and technical execution. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal announced Pepe Lobo of the National Party as the winner with approximately 56 percent of the vote. (Ops/Embassy Teg [...]
2009-12-01 05:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC HO KHLS
09STATE122923Second OAS Public Security Ministerial Spotlights Crime
[...] (U) This cable is sent from the U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States. 2. (SBU) Summary. Public Security Ministers, Justice Ministers, and Attorneys Generals met in Santo Domingo Nov. 4-5, 2009 for the OAS Second Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Ameri [...]
2009-12-01 16:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL XL XK XM XR OAS
09STATE122948HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-01 17:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE122950IRAN'S SHIG USING INTERMEDIARIES IN EFFORT TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background and Objective: We want to advise German officials of information indicating that as of June 2009, two Iranian intermediary firms offered test equipment manufactured by the German firms Rohde & Schwarz [...]
2009-12-01 17:24:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA GE IR
09STATE123038BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-01 20:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY
09STATE123075LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 890)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the SES Course in Garmisch, Germany, from January 20-28, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible d [...]
2009-12-01 20:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE12309PEACE CORPS-STATE DEPARTMENT RELATIONS
[...] INTRODUCTION: In the context of this Administration's foreign assistance programs and initiatives to manage those programs and the U.S. presence overseas, I am delighted to take this opportunity to reaffirm to all Chiefs of Mission the basic principles that guide the Department's dealings wi [...]
2009-02-10 22:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAODE AMGT
09STATE123101LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1249)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Communications Interoperability for Coalitions Deployments Course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no c [...]
2009-12-01 21:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PREL BK
09STATE123108SHIELD S19-09: IRAN SEEKS CHEMICAL WEAPONS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (S//NF) BACKGROUND: The U.S. has obtained information indicating that Iran's Raja Shimi Industrial Factories is seeking the Australia Group (AG) controlled chemical weapons (CW) precursor dimethylamine (DMA) from the Turkish firm A [...]
2009-12-01 21:06:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL ETTC TY IR
09STATE12311CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): GUIDANCE FOR
[...] Guidance in paragraphs 6-8. -------- Overview -------- 2. This cable provides information and guidance to the U.S. delegation for use during 11-13 February 2009 meeting of government experts to consider the report submitted by the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to the Second Review [...]
2009-02-10 22:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDJA KTIA MARR PARM CWC
09STATE123121LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1285)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the USPTO Workshop on IP Protection and Enforcement. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogator [...]
2009-12-01 21:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PREL BK
09STATE123184OSCE/MC: AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN CONSENSUS ON DRAFT
[...] (U) USDEL is authorized to join consensus on the Draft Ministerial Declaration on Non-proliferation (MC.DD/25/09). CLINTON [...]
2009-12-01 22:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PARM PREL
09STATE123202RESPONSE TO SPECIAL RAPPORTEURS NOWAK AND ERTUERK
[...] This is an action request: Mission Geneva is requested to transmit the response of the United States Government to the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Manfred Nowak and to the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes [...]
2009-12-01 23:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNCHR
09STATE123216GUIDANCE: DECEMBER 3 UNSC DEBATE ON ICTR/ICTY
[...] (U) The Department requests that USUN draw on the points in paragraph 2 for use during the Security Council's December 3 debate on the Completion Strategies for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda (ICTY and ICTR). 2. (U) Begin points: -- The United St [...]
2009-12-02 00:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC XA ZF ZL RW
09STATE123222THE PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE WAY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The President will announce his decision on the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan in an address to the nation from the United States Military Academy at West Point on December 1 at 8:00 p.m. eastern standard time. This cable contains information which we hope will be us [...]
2009-12-02 01:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AF PK
09STATE123224SFO-VII GUIDANCE-005: RESTRICTIONS ON MOVEMENT FROM
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-02 03:36:00Secretary of StateSECRETKACT PARM START RS US KZ UP BO
09STATE12327OSCE JOINT FSC/PC MEETING: RESPONSE TO EUMM HEAD
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the February 11, 2009, joint FSC/PC meeting in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. It is a pleasure to welcome you to today,s meeting, Ambassador Haber and Ambassador Salber. The United States fully supports the EU mo [...]
2009-02-10 23:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE GG RU
09STATE12332HAITI'S PRESIDENT PREVAL MAKES CASE FOR GREATER
[...] (SBU) Summary: Secretary Clinton met with Haitian President Rene Preval on February 5. Preval described the economic devastation caused by the hurricanes and asked for additional USG assistance to help cover a $75 million budget shortfall. The Secretary assured Preval of continued U.S. supp [...]
2009-02-11 00:15:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL EFIN EAID SNAR ECON SOCI HA
09STATE12334USUN INSTRUCTION: OBJECT TO LIBERIA FOCAL POINT
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN is requested to block the Ukrainian request to delist Valeriy Naydo. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (U) Valeriy Naydo, a Ukrainian national, has been described as Viktor Bout's number two man in South Africa. He was a former pilot for Bout and one [...]
2009-02-11 00:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN LI PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE123343BLUE 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 050095697 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled high powered amplif [...]
2009-12-02 13:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KZ SP
09STATE123431ATTEMPTS BY IRANIAN FIRM TO ACQUIRE MACHINE TOOLS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Brasilia, Please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background: We want to alert the government of Brazil to a possible effort by the Iranian firm Machine Sazi Tabriz to acquire machine tools from a Brazilian company. Machine Sazi Tabriz is the largest manufa [...]
2009-12-02 15:53:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR BR
09STATE123440BLUE 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 05-1005761 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled Integrating Gyros [...]
2009-12-02 16:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IN
09STATE123471HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-02 16:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE123472HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S 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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-02 16:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE123528SUDAN: TALKING POINTS FOR DECEMBER 4 BRIEFING BY
[...] (U) USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points and questions in paragraph three for the December 4 Security Council Briefing by the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo. The U.S. objective for this briefing is to: (1) emphasize that the Governme [...]
2009-12-02 18:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM SU XA XW
09STATE123562QUARTERLY REIMBURSEMENT TO THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Quarterly reimbursement payments for logistical, military, and other support to United States military operations, including access to the Manas Transit Center, will be made pursuant to a new coordination process that will occur following the conclusion of each quarter. The curren [...]
2009-12-02 18:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PINS PREL MOPS KG
09STATE123621CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR AMERICAN CORNERS
[...] The American Corners Steering Committee is now calling for proposals for sustaining funds for American Corners (AC) partnerships. While specific funding cannot be guaranteed, the call for proposals will enable R, IIP, and the PD offices in the regional bureaus to evaluate proposals and make [...]
2009-12-02 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP KIRC
09STATE123634LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1198
[...] (SBU) As of December 2, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: SINAPRED Tijerino Acevedo, Ivan Antonio; DOB: 20 Apr 1950 Balmaceda Vivas, Clemente de Jesus; DOB: 20 Feb 1944 Perez Narvaez, Jose Luis; [...]
2009-12-02 20:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE123692RESPONSE: PRES. KIKWETE TELLS REP. PAYNE THAT
[...] We have received information (reftel) that the Government of Tanzania (GOT) has expressed interest in partnering with Turkey to bring the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and Somali opposition factions together for talks. In response to this idea, we request post draw from the following t [...]
2009-12-02 20:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYER SO TU TZ OREP PBTS PINR PINS PREF PREL PTER
09STATE123707RESPONSE TO THE WORKING GROUP OF EXPERTS ON
[...] This is an action request. Mission is requested to convey to the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent the text of the letter in paragraph 3. This is in response to Ms. Najcevska's letter sent 19 October, 2009. This is item number 70 on the 2009 Geneva Correspondence Log. [...]
2009-12-02 21:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNCHR
09STATE123710INSTRUCTION: CO-SPONSOR UNGA 3C RESOLUTION
[...] The Department instructs USDEL to co-sponsor and join consensus on the resolution entitled "Humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and rehabilitation for El Salvador as a result of the devastation effects caused by Hurricane Ida" provided that the resolution text does not change significant [...]
2009-12-02 21:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNGA UN ES
09STATE123722EUROPEAN UNION DISCUSSES FIJI AND DONOR
[...] Classified by EAP/ANP Director Alcy Frelick. Reasons: 1.4 (b and d) 2. (U) November 19, 2009; 8:30am - 3:30pm; Washington, D.C., U.S.A. 3. (U) Participants United States: Frankie Reed, EAP/ANP Deputy Assistant Secretary Alcy Frelick, Director EAP/ANP Stephen Schwartz, Deputy Direct [...]
2009-12-02 21:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEAID PREL ADB XU XV
09STATE123740NOVEMBER 2009 U.S.-AZERBAIJAN SECURITY DIALOGUE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-02 22:16:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ENRG KCRM KISL MARR PBTS PINR PREL PTER AJ
09STATE123750BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050179008 AND 050202690 for the export of suppressors and fire control systems to Thailand. Post is [...]
2009-12-02 22:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
09STATE123768LEAHY VETTING FOR LEBANESE TRAINING CANDIDATES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-02 23:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS PHUM LE
09STATE123769TRAVEL WARNING: MAURITANIA
[...] The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges extreme caution when traveling there due to increased activities by the terrorist group Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). AQIM continues to demonstrate its intent and ability to conduct a [...]
2009-12-02 23:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC MR
09STATE123909BLUE 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 check on license 05-1008904 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled night vision devic [...]
2009-12-03 14:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY SN
09STATE124052LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2003)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend training at Defense Language Institute. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as [...]
2009-12-03 19:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE124058BLUE 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 050021404 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled night vision device [...]
2009-12-03 20:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE124077PROPERTY MANAGEMENT UPDATE FOR POSTS ABROAD AND
[...] SUMMARY. The Office of Logistics Management, Property Management Branch (PM) would like to advise posts abroad of the May 14, 2009 14 FAM 410 changes regarding personal property management and remind posts of the due date for annual physical inventory certifications. A/LM continually seeks [...]
2009-12-03 20:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDATRN AMGT ASUP KNEP KWPA
09STATE124101LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1285)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the USPTO Workshop on IP Protection and Enforcement 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory [...]
2009-12-03 21:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PREL BK
09STATE124113(S) IRAN SEEKING MACHINE TOOL ASSISTANCE FROM TAIWANS ROUNDTOP
[...] This is an action request. AIT Taipei, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: For many years, we have raised with Taiwan our concerns regarding exports by Roundtop Machinery Industries Company that posed potential proliferation concerns (Reftels). This case was discussed at both the February [...]
2009-12-03 21:27:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL TW IR
09STATE124128ATTEMPTS OF IRANIAN FIRM TO ACQUIRE MACHINE TOOLS FROM SOUTH KOREA'S HYUNDAI-KIA (S)
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-03 21:33:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR TU KS
09STATE124144COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - NAMIBIA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-03 22:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC WA
09STATE124173INSTRUCTION: CO-SPONSOR UNGA PLENARY RESOLUTION
[...] The Department instructs USDEL to co-sponsor, and to join consensus or vote YES if there is a vote, on the resolution entitled "Strengthening of the Coordination of Emergency Humanitarian Assistance of the United Nations" provided that the resolution text does not change significantly from the [...]
2009-12-03 22:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA PHUM
09STATE124184INSTRUCTION: JOIN CONSENSUS ON PLENARY RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-03 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUN PHUM UNGA AR
09STATE124185INSTRUCTION: CO-SPONSOR UNGA PLENARY RESOLUTION
[...] The Department instructs USDEL to co-sponsor, and to join consensus or vote YES if there is a vote, on the resolution entitled "Safety and Security of Humanitarian Personnel and Protection of United Nations Personnel" provided that the resolution text does not change significantly from the wor [...]
2009-12-03 23:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUN PHUM UNGA
09STATE124188RESPONSE TO RFG ON KEEPING DUTCH IN SOUTHERN
[...] (C) This cable is in response to reftel request for guidance, see para 2. 2. (C) Post should draw from the below points in responding to the Dutch demarche received by USNATO on December 2. -- The Dutch military mission in Southern Afghanistan is playing a vital role in our internationa [...]
2009-12-03 23:35:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAF MARR MOPS NATO
09STATE124245REPLY FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO FOREIGN
[...] (U) Please deliver the following message from Secretary Clinton to New Zealand Foreign Minister McCully. There will be no signed original. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT: Dear Mr. Minister: Thank you for your letter regarding whale conservation and the current diplomatic process to resolve differ [...]
2009-12-04 03:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL SENV IWC
09STATE124354JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-04 14:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE124358Secretary Clinton meets Indian Prime Minister
[...] Classified by SCA Assistant Secretary Robert O. Blake, Jr. Reason: 1.4 (b),(d) 2. November 24, 2009; 5:00 PM; Washington, DC 3. Participants: U.S. The Secretary Under Secretary Bill Burns Under Secretary Robert Hormats SCA Assistant Secretary Robert O. Blake, Jr. Ambassador Tim [...]
2009-12-04 14:52:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP CLINTON HILLARY PREL ECON ENRG MASS
09STATE124359JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR DOJ/OPDAT
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-04 14:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE124405JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR JAF OFFICERS
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-04 15:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE124453RESPONSE TO VETTING CABLE 09 USMILGP PORT AU PRINCE HA 2
[...] The Department has reviewed the relevant data sources as requested in reftel and has found no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the person listed in paragraph 2, who has been selected to participate in the Machinery Technician at COGARD Training Center beginning Decemb [...]
2009-12-04 16:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MARR HA
09STATE124509EFFORTS BY CHINESE COMPANY TO PROVIDE RING LASER
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background: The United States has information indicating that as recently as October 2009, China's Nav Technology was attempting to supply ring laser gyroscopes to a Pakistani firm with links to Pakistan's ba [...]
2009-12-04 17:55:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PREL ETTC CH PK
09STATE124537BLUE 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 050193101 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled turbine engine lubr [...]
2009-12-04 18:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC NZ AS
09STATE124538BLUE 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 050170346 for the export of an International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled VHF transceiver [...]
2009-12-04 19:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC ID
09STATE124540LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 706)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend DRUG AWARENESS AND DEMAND REDUCTION in NEW JERSEY, U.S.A. from 12/6/2009 to 12/11/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel [...]
2009-12-04 19:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE124545LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 502)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend an ICITAP/ English Course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/03/2 [...]
2009-12-04 19:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KV
09STATE124550LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 517)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend an Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Counter proliferation Awareness course from December 07 through 11, 2009. Training will be held in Pristina, Kosovo [...]
2009-12-04 19:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV
09STATE124580UNDER SECRETARY HORMATS, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In an hour long meeting, Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs Robert Hormats and Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Rachid discussed the global economic situation and its impact on Egypt. Both agreed that it was important to ensure the str [...]
2009-12-04 20:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG ETRD EG
09STATE124623(C) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON JAPAN-IRAN TRADE
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATE REF REPORT ON JAPAN-IRAN TRADE ISSUES. IT PROVIDES TIMELY, DETAILED, AND UPDATED TRADE AND ECONOMIC TIES INFORMATION THAT IS VERY HELPFUL, PARTICULARLY AT A TIME WHEN ANALYSTS ARE TRYING TO DIG DEEPER INTO IRAN'S ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIPS. WE ESPEC [...]
2009-12-04 21:34:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR ETRD PREL IR JA
09STATE124627(U) TENSIONS BETWEEN COLOMBIA AND VENEZUELA
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS HAVE INTENSE INTEREST IN THE DEVELOPING CONFLICT BETWEEN COLOMBIA AND VENEZUELA. AS TIME AND RESOURCES ALLOW, WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INSIGHT POST COULD PROVIDE THAT MIGHT SHED LIGHT ON HOW BOGOTA IS REACTING TO THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, AND MILITARY STEPS CARACAS [...]
2009-12-04 21:38:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR BEXP ECON ETRD PREL CO VE
09STATE124629(U) VENEZUELA-COLOMBIA BORDER TENSIONS
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS HAVE A KEEN INTEREST IN THE DEVELOPING CONFLICT BETWEEN COLOMBIA AND VENEZUELA. AS TIME AND RESOURCES ALLOW, WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INSIGHT POST COULD PROVIDE THAT MIGHT SHED LIGHT ON POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, AND MILITARY STEPS CARACAS IS TAKING TO PROVOKE BOGOTA AND [...]
2009-12-04 21:41:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR ECON ETRD PREL CO VE
09STATE124636(C/NF) GENERAL MEXICAN LEADERSHIP (C-AL9-02352)
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS HAVE BEEN PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN MEXICO'S LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS, AND WE HAVE APPRECIATED POST'S COVERAGE OF THIS TOPIC, REFS A-E HAVE SPECIFICALLY BEEN USEFUL TO GAUGE INSIGHT INTO THESE DYNAMICS. WE ARE INTERESTED IN REVISITING OUR ASSESSMENT OF MEXICAN PRESIDEN [...]
2009-12-04 22:08:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV MX
09STATE124637LEAHY VETTING FOR LEBANESE TRAINING CANDIDATES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-04 22:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS PHUM LE
09STATE124654Allowance and Post Differential
[...] Effective December 6, 2009, unless otherwise noted, allowances and/or post differential rates are revised as shown. These changes are issued under TL:SR-722. 2. Please inform local offices of all U.S. government agencies at the posts listed in this cable. 3. Important: Read this entire [...]
2009-12-04 22:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDALOW AMGT APER AFIN
09STATE124688SCSL FUNDRAISING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests that USUN send letters of appeal for voluntary contributions to support financially the Special Court for Sierra Leone to the following Diplomatic Missions to the United Nations: Spain, France, Swi [...]
2009-12-05 01:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKJUS KAWC UN SL NL
09STATE124689"VOTING INSTRUCTION FOR THE RESOLUTION"
[...] The Department instructs USDEL to join consensus on the resolution entitled "Promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation for peace." 2. USDEL is further instructed to deliver the following EOP: Mr. Chairman, As in past years, the text bef [...]
2009-12-05 01:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNAUS AORC
09STATE124834THE FIRST SCIENCE ENVOYS AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-07 06:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ISCON KISL KSCA OEXC OVIP PREL SCUL SENV SOCI
09STATE124856ACTION REQUEST: DEMARCHE ON GOLDSTONE FOURTH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) The November 5 UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on the Goldstone Report recommended that the Government of Switzerland convene a conference of the High Convening Parties to the Geneva Conventions on "measures to enforce" th [...]
2009-12-07 13:15:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM IS UNHRC UN KPAL
09STATE124879BLUE 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 050192046 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled pressure switches t [...]
2009-12-07 14:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IN
09STATE124880BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: 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 050177954 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled aircraft batteries [...]
2009-12-07 14:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH HK
09STATE124977EXTENSION OF INCIRLIK HUB AGREEMENTS
[...] (SBU) Background: Last year the Government of Turkey (GOT) extended the Incirlik Hub and Related Agreements (Tanker Basing, Retrograde, and FAA Aircraft) as the USG has requested annually in the past. End Background. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST EMBASSY BAGHDAD: Embassy Baghdad is requested to [...]
2009-12-07 16:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ TU PARM MARR PREL POLM EPET
09STATE124988DEMARCHE ON SYRIAN-IRANIAN JOINT BANKING VENTURE
[...] (U) This is an action request: see paragraph 4. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) Media reports from September 30, 2009, indicated the Syrian Central Bank issued a license for the formation of a new bank called Aman Bank (originally called the Syrian-Iranian Commercial Bank (SICB)) (reftel [...]
2009-12-07 16:39:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEFIN ETTC PGOV PREL PTER IR SY
09STATE125014FOLLOW-UP ON TRANSFER OF GUANTANAMO DETAINEE ABDEL AHMED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-07 17:35:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL PTER KDRG MR
09STATE125021BURUNDI: GUIDANCE FOR DECEMBER 10 UNSC
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN may draw from the talking points in para 3 during the December 10 UN Security Council consultations on the UN Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB). 2. (U) Objectives: Express our support for the ongoing disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration [...]
2009-12-07 18:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC XA BY
09STATE125100LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 795)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend Life Cycle Management of Armaments Projects" seminar, 07-10 December 2009, Romania. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and p [...]
2009-12-07 19:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE125123LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 885)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the IVLP Crime Training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/07/2009. [...]
2009-12-07 20:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE125141LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 884)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the IMET-Sponsored Officer Training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information a [...]
2009-12-07 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE125192S/GC SPECIAL ENVOY MEETING WITH ALGERIAN AMBASSADOR BAALI
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Special Envoy for the Closure of Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Ambassador Daniel Fried met with Algerian Ambassador Abdallah Baali on December 4 to ascertain GOA willingness to accept Algerians who do not wish to return to Algeria, and specifically, GOA willingness to receive [...]
2009-12-07 22:19:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL PHUM PTER KDRG AG
09STATE125208UN SECURITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 8 THEMATIC DEBATE ON
[...] This is an action request. USUN may draw from the statement in paragraph 2 for the UN Security Council thematic debate on Drug Trafficking in West Africa on December 8. USUN is also instructed to join consensus on the UN Security Council Presidential Statement (PRST) on Drug Trafficking to be [...]
2009-12-07 23:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC XA XY UNCND UNIDCP SNAR
09STATE125212CYPRUS: GUIDANCE FOR DECEMBER 9 SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] (U) This is an action request: USUN is instructed to draw from the points below during UN Security Council consultations on Cyprus scheduled for December 9, 2009. 2. (U) Begin points: I would like to thank Special Advisor Downer and Special Representative Zerihoun for your briefings and [...]
2009-12-07 23:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO PBTS GR TU CY UK
09STATE125216USUN INSTRUCTION: SWEDEN'S CANDIDATURE FOR UNIFEM
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-07 23:26:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM KWMN
09STATE125228DEMARCHE: PRESS FRANCE TO SUPPORT UN SANCTIONS ON
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see paragraph 3. Background ---------- 2. (C) The United States is vigorously supporting an African-led effort to impose UN Security Council sanctions on Eritrea for its actions destabilizing Somalia and maintaining forces on Djiboutian territory i [...]
2009-12-08 00:38:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNP PGOV ER FR
09STATE125362RESPONSE TO SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR NOWAK REGARDING
[...] This is an action request. Mission is requested to convey to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment the text of the letter in paragraph 3. This is in response to Mr. Nowak's letter of November 18, 2009 regarding an urgent appeal co [...]
2009-12-08 14:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNCHR
09STATE125419LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE ( BAKU 897)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend NCO training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/04/2009. Post is [...]
2009-12-08 16:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE125432LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1228)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Financial Crimes Seminar. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/0 [...]
2009-12-08 16:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE125451STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2, 5, AND 6. 2. DOD has asked the Department to secure status protections for U.S. DOD military and civilian personnel who will be present in the CAR in conjunction with engineering related cooperation activities, medical assessments, humanitarian [...]
2009-12-08 16:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIA MARR MOPS PREL US
09STATE125479DEMARCHE: RESPONSE TO INVITATION TO U/S BURNS
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. (C) In response to Vice Foreign Minister Miqdad's November 5 invitation to Under Secretary for Political Affairs (P) William J. Burns, Post is requested to deliver the following oral demarche to appropriate MFA officials: -- We appreciat [...]
2009-12-08 17:14:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY
09STATE125481LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 222)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the International Law Enforcement Academy located in Budapest, Hungary from January 11 through March 4, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the indivi [...]
2009-12-08 17:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE125484ICRC BRIEFING ON CONDITIONS AND OPERATIONS IN
[...] (C) Summary. ICRC Deputy Head of Delegation for Somalia (based in Nairobi),Hugo Van den Eertwegh, provided a candid and somewhat disheartening update on the situation in Somalia to interested Department staff from PRM, AF, INR, and L on November 18. Van den Eertwegh has several decades of [...]
2009-12-08 17:24:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALSO PREF PHUM
09STATE125521INFORMING ROYG OF RETURN OF YEMENI DETAINEES
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see para 2. 2. (S) Post should approach the relevant ROYG officials to inform them of the pending return of six Yemeni nationals currently detained at Guantanamo who have been approved for transfer. The detainees are: --Farouq Ali Ahmed (ISN YM-032) [...]
2009-12-08 18:29:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL PTER KDRG YM
09STATE125572GOJ MAKES CLEAR ICNND REPORT IS UNOFFICIAL
[...] (SBU) Takeo Akiba, Minister for Political Affairs at the Japanese embassy, called on ISN Acting Assistant Secretary Vann Van Diepen and Special Representative for Nuclear Nonproliferation Susan Burk on December 7 to make clear the status of the forthcoming report of the International Commissio [...]
2009-12-08 19:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJA PARM PREL
09STATE125664BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 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 050203752 for the export of firearms to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...]
2009-12-08 21:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC GT
09STATE125727(U) BULANI POLITICS AFFECTING MOI PERFORMANCE
[...] (S/NF) IN SUPPORT OF SENIOR US POLICYMAKERS, WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE SEEKING TO ASSESS THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE POLITICAL PRESSURES ON IRAQ'S INTERNAL SECURITY HEADING INTO A PERIOD OF VULNERABILITY DURING ELECTION SEASON AND GOVERNMENT FORMATION. SPECIFICALLY OF INTEREST ARE THE POLITICAL PR [...]
2009-12-08 22:40:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR IZ
09STATE125733(U) REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON IRAQ'S
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATED POSTS' INSIGHTS ON IRAQ'S PROVINCIAL LEADERS. REFS PROVIDED USEFUL AND UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES ENABLING US TO PROVIDE SENIOR POLICYMAKERS WITH MORE DYNAMIC ASSESSMENTS OF IRAQ'S LEADERS AND INFLUENTIAL DECISIONMAKERS. AS THE NATIONAL ELECTION APPR [...]
2009-12-08 22:45:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR IZ
09STATE125735(U) SA'ID BOUTEFLIKA
[...] (S/NF) SA'ID BOUTEFLIKA IS OFTEN MENTIONED IN THE ALGERIAN AND INTERNATIONAL PRESS AS A SUCCESSOR TO HIS OLDER BROTHER, PRESIDENT ABDELAZIZ BOUTEFLIKA. IN RECENT MONTHS, THE ALGERIAN PRESS HAS FLAGGED HIS INVOLVEMENT IN THE FORMATION OF A NEW POLITICAL PARTY OR MOVEMENT (SOMETIMES REFERRED [...]
2009-12-08 22:58:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV AG FR MO TS
09STATE125736(S) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON POLAND FORMING A
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE CLOSELY MONITORING POLISH OFFICIALS,S DECISION TO CREATE A NEW REGIONAL GROUP, SIMILAR TO THE V-4, INVOLVING ROMANIA AND UKRAINE. WE ARE PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN THE PERCEPTION OF OTHER V-4 COUNTRIES TOWARDS POLISH "ASSERTIVENESS" WITHIN THE VISEGRAD GROUP A [...]
2009-12-08 23:00:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV PREL BO EZ PL RO UP
09STATE125737(S/NF) SAIF AL-ISLAM AL-QADHAFI AND HIS INNER
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE INTERESTED IN GENERAL COORDINATOR AND HEAD OF THE QADHAFI FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT (QFD) SAIF AL-ISLAM AL-QADHAFI'S INNER CIRCLE, INCLUDING WHOM SAIF TRUSTS, WHOSE ADVICE HE LISTENS TO THE MOST, AND ANY RIFTS THAT MAY EXIST AMONG HIS ADVISERS. AS TIME AND RE [...]
2009-12-08 23:03:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV PREL LY
09STATE125738(S/NF) VENEZUELA RESUMING FARC HOSTAGE
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE INTERESTED IN THE ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE FARC AND COLOMBIA REGARDING THE RELEASE OF HOSTAGES. WE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ANY ROLE VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ IS PLAYING IN THE NEGOTIATIONS. AS TIME AND RESOURCES ALLOW, WE WOULD WELCOME POSTS, INSI [...]
2009-12-08 23:05:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PINS PREL CO VE
09STATE125761GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVE: PROMOTING GREATER AWARENESS AND
[...] SUMMARY This is an action request. See Paragraph 10. Earlier this year President Obama announced the launch of the Global Health Initiative (GHI),a six-year, $63 billion interagency effort of the U.S. government to support partner countries in improving and expanding access to health service [...]
2009-12-09 03:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KHIV KWMN KOCI
09STATE125902LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1326 )
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the IMET Command General Staff College course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory info [...]
2009-12-09 15:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON EINV SR
09STATE125930LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2003)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend training at Defense Language Institute. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as [...]
2009-12-09 16:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE126143VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. 2. (U) USUN is instructed to call for a vote and vote NO on the following draft resolution: International Trade and Development and to deliver the explanation of vote contained in paragraph three prior to the adoption of the resolution. 3. (U) Begin t [...]
2009-12-09 20:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON IO UNGA
09STATE126174OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO OSCE/ODIHR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-09 21:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
09STATE126204TRAVEL ALERT - INDIA
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the possibility of violence as Andhra Pradesh continues to experience civil unrest. A demonstration is planned for December 10, and there is the potential that episodic clashes between the police and protesters will spark wider unrest in the ci [...]
2009-12-09 22:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC IN
09STATE126206U.S. RESPONSE TO EU DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR
[...] (SBU) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. See paragraph 3 below. 2. (U) BACKGROUND: On December 8, 2008, the European Union (EU) Foreign Ministers endorsed a draft proposal for a "Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities" (http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/0 8/st17/st17175. en08.p [...]
2009-12-09 22:27:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAS CA CDG EC ESA EUN FR GM IT JA KACT KS KTIA MCAP
09STATE126209US APPROACH TO 2010 NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION
[...] (U) SUMMARY: This is an action request (see para 11 below). As we reach the six- month mark before the start of the May 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference (NPT RevCon),posts are requested to use all appropriate opportunities with host government officials and in publi [...]
2009-12-09 22:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PARM ENRG PREL IAEA NPT MNUC KTBT
09STATE126211OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO SPECIAL
[...] (U) Post is authorized to make the following statement at the December 10, 2009, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Permanent Council today, Special Representative Biaudet. Your report bears witn [...]
2009-12-09 23:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KTIP OSCE
09STATE126217TALKING POINTS FOR UNDOF CONSULTATIONS WITH THE
[...] USUN may draw on the talking points in paragraph 2 during December 14 Security Council consultations on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). 2. Begin talking points -- Mr. President, we are pleased the UNDOF area of operation has remained generally quiet during this p [...]
2009-12-09 23:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO SY IS
09STATE126218OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the Permanent Council meeting in Vienna on December 10. Begin text: Madam Chair, Today, December 10, is International Human Rights Day, which marks the 61st Anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Universal Declarati [...]
2009-12-09 23:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KDEM OSCE
09STATE126227UNGA RESOLUTION ON ASSISTANCE TO THE PALESTINIAN
[...] USUN is authorized to co-sponsor and join consensus on the EU-drafted General Assembly resolution on "Assistance to the Palestinian People." 2. If there are any last-minute changes to the text that lead Israel to decide not to join the consensus on this resolution, as it currently plans t [...]
2009-12-10 00:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA IS KPAL
09STATE126228RESPONSE TO SR VILLALOBOS AND SR NOWAK REGARDING
[...] This is an action Request. Mission Geneva is requested to convey to the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education and the UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the text of the letter in paragraph 3. This is in response to their [...]
2009-12-10 00:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNCHR
09STATE126229DEMARCHE REQUEST: NYC TO IMPOSE TAX ON AU
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (SBU) Background. The City of New York notified the U.S. Mission to the United Nations (USUN) on December 2 that both the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) Observer Missions to the UN are obliged to pay municipal property tax. After examining t [...]
2009-12-10 00:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AORC ODIP
09STATE126236REPLY FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO UAE FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (U) Please deliver the following reply from Secretary Clinton to UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. There will be no signed original. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT. Dear Mr. Minister: Thank you for your kind letter inviting a delegation from the United States to attend the third [...]
2009-12-10 02:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL KGHG AE
09STATE126325BLUE 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 050203517 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled L100 aircraft spare p [...]
2009-12-10 14:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SN
09STATE126333USNATO GUIDANCE: SENIOR RESOURCE BOARD PLENARY,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-10 14:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDNATO
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