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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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08BELGRADE1087SERBIA: UNSC RESOLUTIONS ON IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-20 13:29:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM SR IR
08BELGRADE1108SERBIA: EX-RADICALS TOUT OPENNESS AND CHANGE AT FOUNDING
[...] (SBU) At the founding congress of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS),newly elected president Tomislav Nikolic and his deputy Aleksandar Vucic emphasized themes of open dialogue and change in tackling Serbia's political challenges. Seeking to appear moderate and to distance themselves from t [...]
2008-10-24 13:19:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SR
08BELGRADE1167SERBIA TRADES ICJ REFERRAL FOR IRAN NAM VOTE
[...] (SBU) During a November 7 meeting, MFA Assistant Minister Feodor Starcevic, Director General for Multilateral Relations, confirmed to us that Serbia will abstain from the upcoming UN General Assembly Third Committee vote on the Iran no-action motion (NAM)(reftel). Starcevic stated bluntly that [...]
2008-11-13 14:45:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UN SR
08BELGRADE1186SERBIA: FOREIGN MINISTER CONFIRMS IT WILL ABSTAIN ON IRAN
[...] (SBU) During a November 17 meeting in Belgrade, Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic confirmed to visiting EUR/SCE Deputy Assistant Secretary Stuart Jones that Serbia would abstain from the upcoming UN General Assembly Third Committee vote on the Iran no-action motion (NAM)(reftels). Jeremic [...]
2008-11-18 14:17:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UN SR
08BELGRADE374SERBIA: GOS WILL IMPLEMENT THE UN TRAVEL BAN
[...] (SBU) Serbia's Ministry for Foreign Affairs confirmed on April 14 that the Government of Serbia will fully implement the travel bans on designated Iranian proliferators, as authorized by UNSCRs 1737, 1747, and 1803. End Summary. Serbia will Implement Travel Ban ---------------------- [...]
2008-04-15 08:35:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL IR KNNP MNUC SR
08BELGRADE619SERBIA: P5+1 PACKAGE AND SIMULTANEOUS
[...] (SBU) On June 19 we presented the updated P5+1 Package to the MFA's Section Chief for Iran, Iraq, and the Gulf States, Vasilje Petkovic. Petkovic said he was encouraged by the extensive package. Simultaneous to our delivery of reftel demarche, Iran's Ambassador to the IAEA Ali Asghar Soltani [...]
2008-06-23 15:59:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM IR PGOV SR
08BELGRADE861SERBIA: STAFFDEL DESAI'S AUGUST 14 - 17 VISIT
[...] (SBU) During an August 14-17 visit to Serbia, a staff delegation from the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (HACFO) heard about the benefits and importance of U.S. assistance from a wide variety of Serbian interlocutors and deliver [...]
2008-08-26 06:19:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PREL SR
08BELMOPAN376 BELIZE DEMARCHES DELIVERED: IRANIAN ENTITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-22 22:05:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN BH
08BELMOPAN537 BELIZE DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IRANIAN ENTITIES DESIGNATION
[...] Per reftel, designation information for Assa Corp. and Assa Co. Ltd. and associated press releases were delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief Executive Officer Alexis Rosado, the Governor of the Central Bank Glenford Ysaguirre, and the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit Ge [...]
2008-12-30 17:32:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN PARM IR BH
08BERLIN1000(S) NONPAPER DELIVERED TO GERMANY REGARDING ICS
[...] (S) On July 21, Global Affairs officer delivered reftel nonpaper to German MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Wiebke Wacker. Wacker expressed appreciation for the reftel information and said German authorities have since halted their legal proceedings against Andreas Schneider, of ICS [...]
2008-07-23 16:17:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IR AEC GM
08BERLIN1020(S) TRITIUM GAS EXPORT TO IRAN: GERMANY SENDS BACK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-28 14:14:00Embassy BerlinSECRETKNNP PARM PREL MNUC ETTC IR NL GM
08BERLIN1038GERMAN GOVERNMENT HOLDING FAST ON IRANIAN
[...] (S) Summary: German Economic Ministry officials asserted Germany's preference for specific, targeted sanctions against Iran but admitted the Ministry continues to struggle with the conflicting twin goals of pressuring Iran economically and answering the demands of their domestic business con [...]
2008-07-30 10:57:00Embassy BerlinSECRETECON EFIN EINV ETTC KNNP PINR PREL IR
08BERLIN1050GERMAN CHANCELLERY APPROVED GAS DEAL IN IRAN, BUT
[...] (C) Summary: German Chancellery sources report that it knew of and approved the decision by Germany's export control agency (BAFA) to permit Steiner-Prematechnik-Gastec's (Steiner) export of machinery related to the conversion of natural gas to fuel to Iran. Despite press reports alleging p [...]
2008-07-31 20:10:00Embassy BerlinSECRETETTC EPET PREL IR GM EINV PINR ECON PGOV
08BERLIN1068(S) GERMANY REQUESTS RELEASE OF ICS SCHNEIDER NONPAPER TO THE GERMAN CRIMINAL CUSTOMS OFFICE (ZKA)
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-06 07:27:00Embassy BerlinSECRETAEC ETTC GM IR KSCA MTCRE PARM PREL
08BERLIN1090CHANCELLERY DISTANCES MERKEL FROM IRANIAN
[...] (SBU) After initially taking a defensive stance on the controversial sale by a German firm of gas-to-liquids equipment to Iran (Ref),the Chancellery and CDU issued statements clearly designed to dissociate Chancellor Angela Merkel from the decision. On August 6, Chancellery deputy spokesma [...]
2008-08-08 16:16:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALETTC EPET PREL EINV ENRG ETRD IR GM
08BERLIN1103(S) GERMANY REQUESTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARA 4. 2. (S) After reviewing a USG supplied nonpaper (REF B) detailing USG proliferation concerns with the Indian company United Phosphorus Ltd. (UPL),Germany is still inclined to approve a permit to export Australia Group listed items to UPL [...]
2008-08-12 16:23:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PINR ETTC CBW IN IR GM
08BERLIN1114GERMAN MFA PROMOTES EU'S COMMON POSITION ON UNSCR
[...] (C) Summary: German Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) contacts tout the EU's recently adopted Common Position (CP) as going beyond UNSCR 1803 and expect quick adoption of the CP's required annexes. End Summary. 2. (C) Econoff met with Julian Luebbert, German MFA Desk Officer for Iran Fin [...]
2008-08-13 15:31:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON KNNP PARM PGOV PREL MNUC IR GM
08BERLIN1115GERMAN MFA PROMOTES EU'S COMMON POSITION ON UNSCR
[...] (C) Summary: German Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) contacts tout the EU's recently adopted Common Position (CP) as going beyond UNSCR 1803 and expect quick adoption of the CP's required annexes. End Summary. 2. (C) Econoff met with Julian Luebbert, German MFA Desk Officer for Iran Fin [...]
2008-08-13 15:32:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON KNNP PARM PGOV PREL MNUC IR GM
08BERLIN1127GERMANY'S RESPONSE TO IRANIAN - SYRIAN BANKING
[...] (C) Econoff delivered reftel non-paper to Julian Luebbert, German Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Desk Officer responsible for Iran Financial Sanctions; Andreas Krueger, Head of the MFA Iran Unit, and Stefan Bantle, Syria Desk Officer at MFA. Econoff also delivered reftel non-paper to Kri [...]
2008-08-15 10:50:00Embassy BerlinSECRETECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER PINR SY IR GM
08BERLIN113GERMANY IN ADVANCE OF THE JANUARY GAERC
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel points to MFA Acting Head of the European Correspondent Office Thomas Schieb on January 25. Schieb noted that the Western Balkans, Iran, Israeli-Palestinian Peace, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sudan/Dafur/Chad, and Kenya were currently on the GAERC agenda. -------------- [...]
2008-01-25 17:34:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALEUN PHUM PREL PGOV KVIR IR IZ IS SU
08BERLIN1146(S) GERMANY TO WEIGH U.S. OBJECTIONS REGARDING
[...] (S) Before deciding on a pending German export request of Australia Group (AG) listed items to the Indian firm United Phosphorus LTD (UPL),German export control authorities agreed to weigh U.S. concerns regarding the AG "no undercut policy." On Monday August 18, MFA Export Control Division [...]
2008-08-18 16:43:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPARM PINR ETTC CBW IN IR GM
08BERLIN1148(S) GERMANY TO WEIGH U.S. OBJECTIONS REGARDING
[...] (S) Before deciding on a pending German export request of Australia Group (AG) listed items to the Indian firm United Phosphorus LTD (UPL),German export control authorities agreed to weigh U.S. concerns regarding the AG "no undercut policy." On Monday August 18, MFA Export Control Division [...]
2008-08-19 10:08:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PINR ETTC CBW IN IR GM
08BERLIN1156GERMANY'S RESPONSE TO AFGHANISTAN'S IAEA BID
[...] (C) PolOff delivered ref points to Martin Langer, head of the IAEA unit in the German MFA's Nuclear Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Office on August 19. Langer expressed agreement that "nearly any other option would be an improvement over Syria or Iran as a member of the IAEA's Board of Go [...]
2008-08-21 05:31:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALIAEA KNNP MNUC PARM PREL IR SY AF
08BERLIN1171GERMAN GOVERNMENT NOTIFIED OF DESIGNATION OF
[...] (SBU) Emboffs delivered reftel non-paper to relevant MFA and Finance Ministry contacts. Julian Luebbert, German MFA Desk Officer responsible for Iran Financial Sanctions, told EconOff that Germany has already designated these entities. In a separate conversation, MFA Iran Unit Chief Andreas [...]
2008-08-21 15:39:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR GM
08BERLIN1210(S) DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MALAYSIAN FIRM SUPPLYING
[...] (S) On August 25, EconOff delivered reftel nonpaper to German MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Volker Herzog. Herzog thanked the USG for the reftel information and promised to pass this information to the appropriate German export control authorities. Upon examining the nonpaper, He [...]
2008-08-29 15:17:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IR ML SN GM
08BERLIN122WELCOME TO BERLIN
[...] (C) NSA Hadley: Mission Germany looks forward to welcoming you to Berlin January 31 to February 1. Germany is currently consumed by the aftermath of bitterly fought state elections that took place on January 27 in Hesse and Lower Saxony. They are being seen as barometers for next year's nat [...]
2008-01-29 16:25:00Embassy BerlinSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL GM
08BERLIN1227GERMANY SUPPORTIVE OF U.S. POSITIONS ON UNGA THIRD
[...] (C) Poloff met with MFA Deputy Head of the Human Rights Department Martin Huth September 4 and spoke with Chancellery Advisor on Global Issues, the United Nations and Human Rights Edgar Gansen on September 5 on reftel points. Both expressed strong support for the U.S. positions on no-action mo [...]
2008-09-05 14:27:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN GM
08BERLIN1229SCENE SETTER FOR TREASURY U/S LEVEY VISIT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Your visit to Germany September 11-12 is well-timed. Your key interlocutors are now back from summer vacation and attending to the implementation of the EU's August 8th Common Position. Following Iran's failure to respond to the refreshed P5 1 incentive package, EU discussions [...]
2008-09-08 11:19:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL GM IR AADP
08BERLIN1244LUGAR CODEL: GERMANS EMPHASIZE NEED FOR
[...] (C) Begin Summary: During Senator Lugar's September 1-2 visit to Berlin, which focused on energy security, the range of interlocutors (government, business, parliament) told Lugar that Germany has had a long history of cooperation with Russia on energy, that Russia consistently has been a reli [...]
2008-09-10 15:33:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ENRG OVIP GM
08BERLIN1276IRANIAN FM MOTTAKI VISIT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier met on September 15 in Berlin with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki. The meeting, which took place at Mottaki's request, was only announced that morning, but reportedly was in the works since September 11 at the latest. The C [...]
2008-09-16 16:57:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL IR GM
08BERLIN1280(S) GERMANY CONSIDERING ACTION TO PREVENT IRAN'S AQUISITION OF SNIPER RIFLES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-17 15:52:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL MASS ETTC FR AU IR GM
08BERLIN1285GERMANY PASSES ON OPPORTUNITY TO WEIGH IN ON
[...] (C) Summary: German MFA officials responsible for energy policy and Iran are reluctant to engage Poland and Croatia on their efforts to develop Iranian natural gas resources. They expressed a preference for United Nations action, as well as very keen interest in learning more about the respo [...]
2008-09-18 15:00:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ETTC PREL HR PL IR GM
08BERLIN1314GERMANY'S RESPONSE TO AFGHANISTAN'S IAEA BID
[...] (C) PolOff delivered Ref A points to Hans Koeppel, desk officer in the MFA's Nuclear Arms Control (REF 240) Division on September 18. Koeppel, who was backstopping his colleague Martin Langer while Langer was on a trip to Washington with the German Political Director, Volker Stanzel, reiterate [...]
2008-09-23 15:42:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALIAEA KNNP MNUC PARM PREL IR SY AF
08BERLIN1323GERMANY'S INTERIM RESPONSE ON ENGAGING CHINA ON
[...] (S) EMIN met with Ruediger von Fritsch, German Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Economic Affairs and provided reftel non-paper. The Ministry's Export Control Division subsequently contacted Econoff. The Director of Export Controls, Goetz Lingenthal, said the MFA and other age [...]
2008-09-25 07:11:00Embassy BerlinSECRETECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER PINR IR GM
08BERLIN1334GERMAN RESPONSE: PREVENTING IRAN FROM ADVANCING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Germany shares USG concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program and welcomes further steps to prevent Iran from obtaining critical equipment needed for their new IR-2 centrifuge design. Germany maintains that its primary mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive centrifuge technology [...]
2008-09-26 11:17:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKNNP TRGY PREL PARM IR MNUC AORC IAEA UNSC
08BERLIN135(S) GERMAN REQUEST - IRANIAN MISSILE PROGRAM'S
[...] (U) This message contains an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Wiebke Wacker and MFA Export Control Division Deputy Office Director Markus Klinger provided Global Affairs Officers January 25 with a German-language nonpaper in response [...]
2008-02-04 15:06:00Embassy BerlinSECRETETTC PARM PREL MTCRE KSCA GM IR AE
08BERLIN1359GERMANY ON UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1835
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-02 13:27:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKNNP MUNC PARM IR GM
08BERLIN1361GERMANY RESPONSE TO U.S. DESIGNATION OF IRISL
[...] (S) Germany will deal with IRISL multilaterally, through the EU's implementation of the Common Position on UN Security Council Resolution 1803. Econoff met with Economics Ministry Office Director Martin Lutz and provided reftel points. Lutz stated that the final EU implementation of UNSCR 1 [...]
2008-10-02 13:54:00Embassy BerlinSECRETECON EFIN ETRD PARM KNNP EUN EWWT PREL IR GM
08BERLIN1384(S) DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IRAN WORKING TO PROCURE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-10 15:52:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IR ML SN GM
08BERLIN1389 THE VIEW FROM BERLIN: NO EUROPE-WIDE BAILOUT BUT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In a meeting with Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Robert Kimmitt on October 9, Thomas de Maiziere, Head of the Federal Chancellery, signaled the possibility of greater European coordination following the upcoming EU summit. The Chancellery is critical of the way the UK and Ir [...]
2008-10-14 05:42:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON GM
08BERLIN1399GERMANS DISCUSS FINANCIAL CRISIS, INVESTMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. State Secretary Dr. Bernd Pfaffenbach of the Ministry of Economics told Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Robert Kimmitt on October 10 that although Germans are alarmed by the ongoing financial turbulence, the country is relatively well positioned to ride out the storm. A fisca [...]
2008-10-15 15:34:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON GM
08BERLIN1424GERMANY'S OUTREACH EFFORTS ON NUCLEAR
[...] (C) Econoff met with Director General of Germany's export control agency, (BAFA),Georg Pietsch and Holger Beutel, BAFA's Head of Division for Industry Outreach and delivered reftel non-papers. The BAFA officials were eager to explain the German Government's outreach programs for non-prolife [...]
2008-10-21 07:22:00Embassy BerlinSECRETKNNP PREL PARM MUNC IR GM
08BERLIN1461GERMANY: NO PLANS TO ATTEND IRAN'S NUCLEAR ENERGY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-28 16:10:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP AORC MUNC TRGY IR GM
08BERLIN1466ATTEMPTED EXPORT OF GERMAN-ORIGIN HELICOPTERS TO
[...] (U) This is an urgent action request. See comment and action requests in paragraphs 11 and 12. 2. (S) Summary: Embassy Berlin has become aware that a U.S. firm, Presidential Airways, appears to have moved German-origin helicopters to Turkey, with the intent of moving them NLT 30 Oct to [...]
2008-10-30 06:29:00Embassy BerlinSECRETKOMC ECCT AF GM
08BERLIN1467ATTEMPTED EXPORT OF GERMAN-ORIGIN HELICOPTERS TO AFGHANISTAN
[...] (U) This is an urgent action request. See comment and action requests in paragraphs 11 and 12. 2. (S) Summary: Embassy Berlin has become aware that a U.S. firm, Presidential Airways, appears to have moved German-origin helicopters to Turkey, with the intent of moving them NLT 30 Oct to Afghanista [...]
2008-10-30 06:29:00Embassy BerlinSECRETKOMC ECCT AF GM
08BERLIN1468READ OUT OF TREASURY U/S LEVEY'S VISIT TO GERMANY
[...] (S) SUMMARY During meetings with a comprehensive slate of senior Chancellery and Finance, Economic and Foreign Ministry officials on September 11, 2008, U/S Levey focused on three main topics: 1) The recent U.S. designation of IRISL as a proliferation-related entity using deceptive financial [...]
2008-10-30 08:41:00Embassy BerlinSECRETEFIN PRELM IR GM
08BERLIN1474GERMANY'S RESPONSE TO U.S. MEASURES ON EDBI / EIHB
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY. In response to ref A, German Ministry of Finance officials stated there are no clear facts to connect Europaisich-Iranische Handelsbank AG (EIHB) to the Export Development Bank of Iran (EDBI) and that, further, Germany [...]
2008-10-30 17:23:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKNNP MUNC PREL PARM EFIN IR GM
08BERLIN1484GERMAN VIEWS ON NOVEMBER 3 GYMNICH AND NOVEMBER
[...] (C) In addition to transatlantic relations, EU foreign ministers are expected to use their November 3 informal "Gymnich" lunch in Marseille to discuss options for EU support of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including the possibility of deploying an EU battlegroup Germany [...]
2008-10-31 15:53:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EUN RS IS AF PK SY LE SO IR
08BERLIN151SENIOR BUNDESTAG MP URGES THAW IN U.S.- IRAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a January 26 meeting, Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ruprecht Polenz (CDU) gave the Ambassador a read-out of his mid-January trips to Israel and Iran. Repeatedly commenting that he did not believe only in "containment," Polenz asserted that the Iranian leaders' to [...]
2008-02-07 15:33:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PGOV PREL PTER IS IR GM
08BERLIN1518DAS GARBER'S DISCUSSION WITH GERMAN ECONOMIC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: EUR Deputy Assistant Secretary Judith Garber on October 22 met with Ministry of Economics officials to discuss Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade Law and Export Control Karl Wendling and Head of North Africa and Near and Middle East Division Jue [...]
2008-11-06 14:30:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALIR AZ PREL ECON EAID IZ AF GM
08BERLIN1524MEDIA REACTION: Indonesia, Economic, MEPP, U.S., Russia,
[...] Lead Stories Summary 2. (Indonesia) Execution Of Terrorists 3. (Economic) Financial Crisis, Chinese Economic Program 4. (MEPP) Peace Process 5. (U.S.) Aftermath Of U.S. Elections 6. (Russia) Foreign Policy, Accident On Nuclear Submarine 7. (U.S.-Spain) Relations [...]
2008-11-10 11:47:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO GM
08BERLIN153GERMAN ENERGY GIANT RWE JOINS NABUCCO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After negotiations lasting nearly a year, German energy giant RWE became the sixth member of the Nabucco Gas Pipeline consortium. RWE joins energy companies from Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Turkey in the EU-supported project to pipe gas from the Caspian region to [...]
2008-02-08 09:28:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EINV PREL PGOV GM
08BERLIN1530GERMANY LOBBYING AGAINST IRAN NO-ACTION MOTION
[...] (C) Deputy Head of the Human Rights Division of the MFA Martin Huth told Poloff November 10 that the MFA had tasked its embassies in Madagascar and India November 7 to demarche their respective host governments to vote against the no-action motion on Iran (per reftel). Huth told Poloff in a f [...]
2008-11-12 13:07:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM GM
08BERLIN1535(S) GERMANY INFORMED ON CONTINUED IRANIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-13 15:51:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IR GM
08BERLIN1537GERMANY: RAPIDEYE AG READY TO SELL UNIQUE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: By January 2009, German satellite imagery provider RapidEye AG (RE) will likely begin commercial delivery (without significant export restriction) of unique, space-based imagery with potential reconnaissance applications and capable of imaging any point on Earth daily. Althoug [...]
2008-11-13 16:22:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTSPA EINV ETRD PGOV PREL PINR GM
08BERLIN1542GERMANY REMAINS STUBBORN ON MAP AND ADDITIONAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Top German government officials emphasized to visiting USNATO Ambassador Kurt Volker November 10-11 that Germany remains strongly opposed to granting Ukraine and Georgia member action plan (MAP) status at the December 2-3 meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers. While open to giving the appl [...]
2008-11-14 18:25:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PGOV AF RS GG UP GM
08BERLIN1547GERMANY SUPPORTS U.S. GOALS FOR NOVEMBER 19 AFGHAN
[...] (SBU) Post delivered ref A talking points regarding the November 19 international conference on Afghan refugees in Kabul to MFA Office Director for Afghanistan Affairs Director Ruediger Koenig on November 14. Koenig noted that Germany took the conference very seriously, although nobody from B [...]
2008-11-17 10:48:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PHUM AF PK IR GM
08BERLIN1555IRAN: GERMAN OFFICIALS SHARE VIEWS ON SANCTIONS,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: NEA/IR Office Director Todd Schwartz discussed a range of Iran-related issues with representatives of the Chancellery, MFA, and Ministry of Economics during November 12 meetings. Emphasizing their belief that sanctions are working, all three agencies repeated Germany's long-st [...]
2008-11-18 11:06:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KNNP KDEM GM IR IZ
08BERLIN1562MEDIA REACTION: Somalia, Georgia, Economic, Obama
[...] Lead Stories Summary 2. (Somalia) Hijacked Supertanker 3. (Georgia) Geneva Talks 4. (Economic) Finance Crisis 5. (U.S.) Obama Administration  [...]
2008-11-19 11:53:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO GM
08BERLIN1564GERMANY SEES FATF LEVERAGE WITHIN G-20 CONTEXT;
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-20 10:28:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL EFIN KNNP IR CG
08BERLIN1649MEDIA REACTION: UK-Iraq, Economic, EU Summit, Greece,
[...] Lead Stories Summary Editorials focused on the controversy between the CSU and CDU on lowering taxes, on German participation in the EU mission to combat piracy, and on the government's most recent personal data protection measures. ZDF-TV's early evening newscast Heute opened with a story [...]
2008-12-11 12:07:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO GM
08BERLIN1660IRAN: MFA SAYS GERMANY SHIFTS POSITION, SUPPORTS
[...] (S) SUMMARY: In a significant change of position on Iran sanctions, a senior German MFA official told CDA December 11 that senior MFA officials had decided that Germany would support a much stronger application of new sanctions (including on banks) against Iran at a December 17 experts-leve [...]
2008-12-12 12:46:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPREL KNNP MNUC EFIN PGOV GM IR EU
08BERLIN1675IRAN: BUNDESTAG MEMBERS DISCUSS LEVERAGING IRANIAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Two of the Bundestag's leading Iran experts discussed Iran-related issues with visiting NEA/IR Office Director Todd Schwartz November 11 and 12. In separate meetings, Rolf Muetzenich (SPD),a leading member of the Bundestag's Disarmament Subcommittee, and Iranian-German Green [...]
2008-12-16 15:16:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV KNNP GM IR
08BERLIN1693GERMAN LAW LIMTS ABILITY TO STOP OIL AND GAS
[...] (C) Summary: Senior German government officials, have all expressed support for the principle that Iran should not receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology from Germany, although, legally, their hands are tied in seeking legal action against German companies. German officials once again [...]
2008-12-19 13:45:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ETTC PREL IR GM
08BERLIN1705(S) GERMAN-ORIGIN HELICOPTERS EXPORTED TO AFGHANISTAN: PREPARING FOR INQUIRIES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-22 15:27:00Embassy BerlinSECRETKOMC PGOV PREL ECCT AF GM
08BERLIN1720IRAN: GERMANY WELCOMES INFO ON ASSA CORP, EU MAY
[...] (C) Germany's Ministry of Finance welcomed the information contained in reftel and the related press releases detailing Assa Corporation's actions as a front for Bank Melli's activities in the U.S. Finance Ministry Office Director Michael Findeisen was previously unaware of Assa's designation [...]
2008-12-30 09:26:00Embassy BerlinSECRETKNNP EFIN PARM IR GM
08BERLIN180IRAN: GERMAN OFFICIALS SHARE THOUGHTS ON NIE, P5+1
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Greg Schulte's January 31-February 1 discussions with key German officials covered a range of proliferation issues, including Iran, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear cooperation, and international nuclear fuel bank proposals. On Iran, German officials repeated their strong [...]
2008-02-14 10:42:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG PARM KNNP IR GM IN CH
08BERLIN182NSG/IRAN - GERMANY UNDECIDED ON REQUEST FOR
[...] (C) Global Affairs officer delivered ref A demarche February 6 to MFA IAEA Unit Chief Martin Langer and MFA Nuclear Energy and Nonproliferation Unit Chief Dietrich Becker, who undertook to convey the request to Germany's interagency export control working group. In a follow-up discission Febr [...]
2008-02-14 16:57:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKNNP ETTC AORC MNUC PARM IAEA IR GM
08BERLIN188A/S WELCH DISCUSSES IRAN, ANNAPOLIS, SYRIA, AND
[...] (C) Summary: MFA State Secretary Reinhard Silberberg told A/S Welch in a February 11 meeting that the MFA does not agree that it is necessary to push for an immediate UNSC Iran sanctions resolution before the next IAEA report is issued, although Germany is not against such a push. A/S Welch [...]
2008-02-15 12:38:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KPAL SY IS GM IR
08BERLIN195(S) FURTHER SCHEMING BY GERMAN FIRM TO EXPORT TEST
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (S) On February 15, Global Affairs officer delivered ref A demarche to German MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Wiebke Wacker. Per ref B, Global Affairs officer requested that Wacker not pass the nonpaper to the German interagency [...]
2008-02-15 17:35:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA GM IR
08BERLIN210AUSTRALIA GROUP: GERMANY WELCOMES U.S. INPUT ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-20 16:48:00Embassy BerlinSECRETETTC PARM PREL CBW GM
08BERLIN211IRAN - GERMAN FINANCE MINISTRY SUPPORTS LISTING BANK MELLI, BUT REMAINS SKEPTICAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-20 17:53:00Embassy BerlinSECRETECON EFIN ETRD EU GM IR KNNP MNUC PARM PREL
08BERLIN292IRAN: TALKING POINTS SHARED WITH GERMANY ON UNSCR
[...] (U) Post delivered copies of reftel nonpaper to relevant offices at the MFA and the Ministry of Economics on March 4. 2. (C) MFA Arms Control Directorate Desk Officer Christoph Wolfrum told Poloff that he expected additional EU designations, which had been held up by EU Member States p [...]
2008-03-07 12:48:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM PREL GM IR
08BERLIN294IRAN: MFA DISCUSSES DEMOCRACY PROGRAMMING WITH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Visiting Iran Desk Officer Carolyn Coberly and MFA officials discussed U.S. and German efforts on Iran-related democracy programming, the upcoming Iranian elections, and the current Iranian human rights situation on February 25. The MFA officials expressed great interest in sup [...]
2008-03-07 14:08:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKDEM PREL PGOV IR GM
08BERLIN296GERMAN VIEWS ON MARCH 10-11 GAERC
[...] (U) Pol-mil/external chief met with MFA European Correspondent Michael Fluegger March 7 to discuss ref A points regarding the March 10-11 EU General Affairs and External Affairs Council (GAERC) meeting. Embassy Iran watcher followed up on relevant points with the MFA Iran desk. Western Ba [...]
2008-03-07 17:31:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EUN GM
08BERLIN322IRAN: BUNDESTAG PASSES RESOLUTION CALLING FOR FREE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On March 6, the German Bundestag passed a unanimous resolution on the upcoming Iranian parliamentary elections, calling for a free and fair campaign and free and democratic elections. Speakers from Germany's four main political parties underscored the deteriorating Iranian huma [...]
2008-03-13 16:23:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL KDEM IR GM
08BERLIN323IRAN: MFA ON MAJLES ELECTION STATEMENT,
[...] (C) PolOff (Iran-watcher) shared reftel talking points and the draft USG statement on the March 14 Iranian parliamentary election with MFA Iran Desk Officer Deike Potzel on March 12. Potzel recommended that the statement should frame the Iranian election in terms of international standards, [...]
2008-03-13 16:23:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM IR GM
08BERLIN333GERMANY/IRAN - EXPORTERS AND BANKS "DOING THEIR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: German exporters and banks have responded to Government pressure to curtail Iran-related business by exercising extreme vigilance on new contracts, stepping up due diligence, and requesting licensing-related guidance from Government regulators at record levels. German firms' a [...]
2008-03-14 15:45:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALEFIN ETRD EPET ETTC KNNP PREL IR GM
08BERLIN336(S) NIAG 6004 - REQUEST FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON
[...] (S) Global Affairs officer delivered ref A nonpaper March 14 to German MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Nancy Reck. Reck was familiar with the case, but said she did not have any information beyond what had been reported in the media. Reck noted that because of Germany's strict data [...]
2008-03-14 17:07:00Embassy BerlinSECRETKNNP PARM PREL MNUC ETTC GM IR
08BERLIN345MARCH 14 QUINT MEETING ON AFGHANISTAN
[...] SUMMARY. At a March 14 deputy director-level Quint meeting on Afghanistan in Berlin, all welcomed the appointment of Kai Eide as the new UN Special Representative for Afghanistan and agreed it was important to provide him as much support as possible. There was also agreement that the upcomin [...]
2008-03-18 12:37:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EAID NATO GM AF
08BERLIN358GERMANY: STILL NOT ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT MISSILE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Senior German officials told visiting MDA Director Lt. Gen. Obering that at the upcoming Bucharest Summit, Germany can support tasking NATO authorities to develop options for how the Alliance might provide MD for NATO territory not covered by the planned U.S. European-based MD sy [...]
2008-03-20 12:48:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR NATO GM
08BERLIN372(S) MESSAGE DELIVERED - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-25 15:45:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IR AE GM
08BERLIN392GERMANY HAS IMPLEMENTED DUAL-USE ITEM PROVISION OF
[...] (C) Global Affairs officer delivered reftel demarche March 28 to German MFA Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Desk Officer Joerg Polster. Polster noted that Germany had already implemented an outright prohibition on the transfer of NSG- or MTCR-listed items, materials, equipment, goods, technolog [...]
2008-03-31 08:29:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALETTC KNNP PARM MNUC NSG IR GM
08BERLIN405GERMANY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL
[...] (S) EconOff delivered ref A-C demarches during the week of March 24 to MFA International Economic Policy Officer Claudia Schuett, Economics Ministry Foreign Trade Law Division Desk Officer Ernst Roeder-Messell, and Finance Ministry Terrorism Finance and Financial Crimes Division Director Michae [...]
2008-04-01 10:04:00Embassy BerlinSECRETEFIN ECON ETRD PARM PGOV PREL KNNP IR GM
08BERLIN41GERMANY APPRECIATES INFORMATION ON U.S. FIRMS
[...] (C) German officials tell us that the information Washington provided in Reftel on U.S. enforcement of Iran sanctions will support their ongoing efforts to discourage German business ties with Iran. Nevertheless, German business associations cite the National Intelligence Estimate in continui [...]
2008-01-10 16:20:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALEFIN ETTC KNNP PARM PREL IR GM
08BERLIN424GERMANY - STATE/TREASURY DELEGATION DISCUSSES BURMA AND IRAN SANCTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-04 11:06:00Embassy BerlinSECRETBM EFIN ETTC GM IR KNNP PARM PGOV PHUM PREL
08BERLIN433(S) IRAN - GERMAN EXPERTS WANT "HARD EVIDENCE" ON
[...] (S) SUMMARY: German Finance and Economics Ministry officials, like their counterparts in the Chancellery and MFA, recognize the expediency of including Bank Melli in a post-UNSCR 1803 round of EU autonomous sanctions. However, experts in these ministries say they have not yet seen "convincin [...]
2008-04-07 10:11:00Embassy BerlinSECRETEFIN ECON EINV ETRD KNNP PARM PGOV PREL MNUC
08BERLIN435GERMAN RESPONSE TO IMPLEMENTING THE TRAVEL BAN AND
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARA 7. 2. (C) SUMMARY: PolOff (Iran Watcher) and Global Affairs Officer delivered reftel points to the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Iran Desk and the MFA Export Control Division respectively. The Export Control Division emphasized [...]
2008-04-08 11:42:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALMNUC KNNP IR UNSC GM
08BERLIN498GERMANY/IRAN: GROENING ON EU DELIBERATIONS AND EL
[...] (C) Political MC met with German Arms Control Commissioner Fritz Groening April 21 to discuss EU deliberations on Iran at the April 18 PSC meeting and in advance of the April 28-29 EU GAERC meeting. Groening commented that the P5 1 meeting in Shanghai did not bring conclusive resolution of ou [...]
2008-04-21 18:34:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC IR IAEA GM PARM AORC
08BERLIN511(S) NONPAPER DELIVERED: CLARIFICATION ON IRANIAN
[...] (S) On April 21, Global Affairs officer delivered ref A information sheet to German MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Wiebke Wacker. Wacker expressed appreciation for the ref A information and said this information will help clarify the identity of the Iranian end-user and which Irani [...]
2008-04-24 06:27:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IR GM
08BERLIN52EMBASSY BERLIN'S ENGAGEMENT WITH DEMOCRACY
[...] (C) Embassy Berlin has carried out a variety of Freedom Agenda-related activities over the last year, focusing on Cuba and the Middle East. 2. (C) CUBA: On December 12, 2007, Ambassador Timken gave a laudatory speech on the occasion of awarding the 2007 "Dr. Rainer Hildebrandt Medal" t [...]
2008-01-11 17:23:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL GM IR SY CU
08BERLIN531GERMAN GRAND COALITION FACES STRAIN OF UPCOMING
[...] (C) The German Grand Coalition will increasingly face tensions created by the need for the lead candidates to position themselves for the 2009 national electoral campaign. Chancellor Angela Merkel and Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier both remain highly popular. Merkel, however, face [...]
2008-04-25 09:25:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GM
08BERLIN537IRAN: DFM SAFARI VISIT TO BERLIN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Europe and the Americas Mehdi Safari made his first official visit to Berlin April 17-18 to hold discussions with the MFA and Interior Ministry. Safari's visit has been characterized as "nothing revolutionary" by MFA officials. He delivered t [...]
2008-04-25 15:20:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IR GM
08BERLIN541GERMANY ON APRIL 28-29 GAERC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Pol-mil/external chief met with MFA Deputy European Correspondent Thomas Schieb April 25 to discuss reftel points on key issues to be discussed at the April 28-29 EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC). The Western Balkans, the Middle East, Burma, Zimbabwe and [...]
2008-04-25 17:02:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALEUN PREL GM IR RS KV BK BM IZ ZI PK ZL
08BERLIN545HOFF'S VISIT TO BAGHDAD OPENS DOOR TO NEW GERMAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: German Parliamentarian Elke Hoff's March 25-27 trip to Baghdad was the first of any German parliamentarian since the fall of Saddam's regime. Despite the extremely difficult security situation into which she stepped, Hoff's visit was a notable success that already has sparked i [...]
2008-04-28 13:57:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS NATO IQ EUN GM
08BERLIN555GERMAN RESPONSE - REQUEST FOR VIGILANCE REGARDING
[...] (S) EconOff delivered ref A demarche April 28-29 to MFA Deputy Director for International Economic and Financial Policy Sabine Seidler, Economics Ministry Foreign Trade Law Desk Officer Martin Lutz, and Finance Ministry Director for Terrorism Finance and Money Laundering Michael Findeisen. All [...]
2008-04-29 15:30:00Embassy BerlinSECRETKNNP PTER EFIN MNUC GR IR GM
08BERLIN558BERLIN: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NUCLEAR FUEL
[...] (SBU) Originally intended as a venue for formally rolling out German Foreign Minister Steinmeier's proposal to establish a new IAEA-run uranium enrichment facility, the scaled-back "International Conference on Nuclear Fuel Supply: Challenges and Opportunities," hosted by Germany, the Netherlan [...]
2008-04-30 13:51:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM AORC IAEA KNPP ENRG GM
08BERLIN616(S) IRAN TURNS TO CHINA TO PROCURE DUAL-USE
[...] (S) MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Wiebke Wacker provided Global Affairs Officer on May 5 with a German-language nonpaper response to reftel regarding the attempted Iranian procurement of dual-use aluminum sheet metal in support of their missile program from the German firm Lodec Me [...]
2008-05-09 15:13:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IR GM
08BERLIN617(S) GERMANY FINDS NO IRANIAN PROCUREMENT ATTEMPTS
[...] (S) MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Wiebke Wacker provided Global Affairs Officer on May 5 with a German-language nonpaper response to reftel regarding the Iranian procurement of dual-use Mercedes Benz trucks. Wacker said the German export authorities had not uncovered any indicatio [...]
2008-05-09 15:21:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR GM
08BERLIN626IRAN: GERMAN RESPONSE ON 60-DAY REPORT TO UN
[...] (C) Poloffs delivered reftel to MFA Office Director for Middle East Affairs Sabine Sparwasser on May 8. Sparwasser expressed thanks for the U.S. report to the UNSC on implementation of UNSCR 1803. She said that German implementation of UNSCR 1803 will take place on two tracks: Germany-wide [...]
2008-05-13 14:13:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKNNP EFIN AORC ETRD TRGY GM IR
08BERLIN631(S) MESSAGE DELIVERED: IRAN PROCURING
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-14 07:23:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL ETTC TW IR AE GM
08BERLIN637(S) GERMAN RESPONSE - IRANIAN EFFORTS TO PROCURE
[...] (S) On May 13, MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Wiebke Wacker provided Global Affairs Officer with a German-language nonpaper response to ref A. Ref A information includes the names of possible UAE intermediaries that Iran may be using to procure a German origin signal generator, mod [...]
2008-05-14 14:43:00Embassy BerlinSECRETETTC PARM PREL MTCRE KSCA IR AE GM
08BERLIN643(S) GERMANY REQUESTS INFORMATION CONCERNING IRANIAN PROCUREMENT OF ICS-SCHNEIDER TEST CHAMBER
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-16 10:14:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM ETTC GM IR KSCA MTCRE PREL
08BERLIN649LEBANON: GERMANY SUPPORTS ARAB LEAGUE BUT
[...] (C) PolM/C delivered Ref (A) demarche May 16 to Foreign Office A/S-equivalent Andreas Michaelis. (Foreign Minister Steinmeier is traveling, and State Secretary Reinhard Silberberg was unavailable to meet with A/DCM.) Post noted the statements issued over the past week by Chancellor Merkel a [...]
2008-05-16 14:36:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL LE SY IR GM
08BERLIN657WELCOME TO BERLIN
[...] (C) Mr. President: My Mission and I look forward to welcoming you to Germany June 10-11. Your visit is an opportunity to focus the German public on the excellent state of U.S.-German bilateral relations, for which you and Chancellor Merkel should take deserved credit. Our cooperation in mee [...]
2008-05-19 15:54:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GM
08BERLIN664GERMANY ON BANK MELLI: RESPONSE TO BANK MELLI
[...] (S) Post delivered reftel points to relevant governmental contacts who did not offer substantive responses. EconOff delivered reftel points May 15 to the Ministry of Finance Deputy Director for Financial Crimes, Terrorist Finance, and Money Laundering Kristina Wogatzki. Wogatzki expressed [...]
2008-05-20 11:29:00Embassy BerlinSECRETKNNP ECON EFIN ETTC MNUC GM IR
08BERLIN683GERMANY EXPANDS REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPORT OF
[...] (S) On May 16, Germany expanded heavy truck export restrictions to Iran and Syria by issuing an amendment (16/9211) to the German Foreign Trade and Payment Regulations (AWV) -- the implementing regulation of the German Foreign Trade and Payments Act (FTPA) -- exercising its authority to both [...]
2008-05-21 16:56:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM MTCRE ETTC PREL KNNP IR SY IS GM
08BERLIN685GERMAN MFA DELEGATION VISITS TEHRAN, LEAVES TOUGH
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY: A senior-level MFA delegation visited Iran April 22-23. While the German delegation members pressed their Iranian hosts on both the nuclear issue and the Iranian regime's threats against Israel, they did not deliver criticism of Iran's role in Iraq and Afghanistan, nor did [...]
2008-05-22 10:32:00Embassy BerlinSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV GM IR IZ AF LE SY IS
08BERLIN69IRAN: MFA DETAILS EXPULSION OF GERMAN DIPLOMAT BY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: MFA contacts have confirmed press reports that Iran expelled a German diplomat in early January. MFA officials note that the Iranian decision took place after a December 2007 German magazine article revealed the German government's July 2007 expulsion of an Iranian diplomat acc [...]
2008-01-15 13:51:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPGOV PREL GM IR
08BERLIN714GERMANY AGREES WITH POINTS IN U.S. NONPAPER ON
[...] (C) PolOff delivered Reftel points to Hellmut Hoffmann, Director of the MFA's Office for Nuclear Arms Control, on May 30. Hoffmann expressed appreciation for the points and noted Germany's ongoing concern for Iran's lack of "full cooperation" with the IAEA and the UN. After quickly reading [...]
2008-05-30 14:52:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM IAEA GM IR
08BERLIN754GERMAN RESPONSE TO RUSSIAN ARMS SALES DEMARCHE
[...] (S) On 4 June 2008, visiting DAS David Merkel delivered reftel demarche to Rolf Nikel, Chancellery Deputy Foreign Policy Advisor. Nikel acknowledged the importance of addressing the issue with Russia and agreed to discuss it with Merkel prior to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Be [...]
2008-06-06 15:55:00Embassy BerlinSECRETETTC MASS PARM PREL IR RS GM
08BERLIN755CHANCELLOR MERKEL'S JUNE 5 MEETING WITH PRESIDENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev visited Berlin on June 5 to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other officials, his first trip to Europe as Russian President. In what was described by the German Federal Chancellery as a meeting to build rapport and a positive relati [...]
2008-06-06 17:17:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR NATO EUN GM RS
08BERLIN772IRAN TRADE - CHANCELLOR MERKEL'S MORAL SUASION
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Chancellor Merkel's moral suasion campaign -- along with UN/EU sanctions and a host of other factors -- has convinced major German banks and big business to curtail trade and financial ties with Iran. The result will be a further downward trend in German exports to Iran, accordin [...]
2008-06-11 13:01:00Embassy BerlinSECRETETRD PREL ETTC KNNP MNUC EFIN EPET IR GM
08BERLIN786 GERMANY'S BUSINESS TIES WITH IRAQ -- A SLOW, BUT
[...] SUMMARY: The Ministry of Economics and German business organizations are cooperating closely in seeking to rebuild Germany's significant business ties with Iraq. The first important step is the planned June 30-July 1 meeting in Berlin of the German-Iraq Joint Economic Commission after a more [...]
2008-06-13 12:52:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIEDETRD PREL BEXP IR GM
08BERLIN789GERMAN VIEWS ON JUNE 16-17 GAERC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Pol-mil/external chief met with MFA Deputy European Correspondent Thomas Schieb June 13 to discuss ref A points on key issues to be discussed at the June 16-17 General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC). Schieb noted that the agenda of this GAERC is even fuller than no [...]
2008-06-16 07:17:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALEUN PREL PGOV PHUM ZL ZK IR CU GM
08BERLIN795CODEL ROHRABACHER AND ROSCOSMOS DIRECTOR PERMINOV
[...] (SBU) On May 28, 2008 CODEL Rohrabacher met with Roscosmos Director Anatoliy Perminov at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin to discuss a variety of U.S./Russia space cooperation issues focusing on how to strengthen bi-lateral civil space cooperation policy and exploring new areas of future research c [...]
2008-06-16 16:03:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV PREL TSPA RS IR GM
08BERLIN796FINANCE MINISTRY VIEWS ON EUROPEAN-IRANIAN
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: A German Finance Ministry official confirmed that the Hamburg-based, Iranian-owned European-Iranian Commercial Bank (EIHB) had recently opened a branch in Tehran. The German Government cannot prevent German banks from establishing foreign branches, but can intervene if the br [...]
2008-06-17 06:55:00Embassy BerlinSECRET//NOFORNEFIN ECON KNNP PARM PGOV PREL MNUC IR GM
08BERLIN802MEDIA REACTION: Mideast, Iran, France
[...] Lead Stories Summary 2. (Mideast) Israeli-Hamas Peace Talks 3. (Iran) Nuclear Program 4. (France) White Book On Defense  [...]
2008-06-18 11:56:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO GM
08BERLIN810GERMAN MFA READOUT OF SOLANA VISIT TO TEHRAN,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Upon receiving ref A points, the German MFA's Iran Desk provided a preliminary readout of the June 13-15 visit by EU High Representative Solana to Iran to deliver the P5 1 incentive package. The Iran Desk described Iranian FM Mottaki as "tough and tight" in his meeting with Sol [...]
2008-06-19 13:47:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM IR GM
08BERLIN829MEDIA REACTION: MIDEAST, IRAN, NUCLEAR WEAPONS, ZIMBABWE,
[...] Lead Stories Summary 2. Palestinian Conference in Berlin 3. EU Sanctions against Iran 4. U.S. Nuclear Weapons 5. Zimbabwe 6. Oil Price 7. Berlin Airlift Anniversary 8. French President Sarkozy in Israel  [...]
2008-06-24 12:35:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO GM
08BERLIN87WELCOME TO BERLIN
[...] (C) Madam Secretary: Mission Germany looks forward to welcoming you to Berlin January 22-23. In addition to discussions with your P5-plus-1 counterparts on Iran, your bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Steinmeier will provide an important opportunity to advance our cooperation. Germany [...]
2008-01-18 15:34:00Embassy BerlinSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL GM
08BERLIN879WELCOME TO BERLIN
[...] (C) Mr. President: My Mission and I look forward to welcoming you to Germany June 10-11. Your visit is an opportunity to focus the German public on the excellent state of U.S.-German bilateral relations, for which you and Chancellor Merkel should take deserved credit. Our cooperation in mee [...]
2008-07-03 10:01:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GM
08BERLIN884GERMANY/IRAN - FINANCE MINISTRY VIEWS ON UNSCR
[...] (S) SUMMARY: A German Finance Ministry official confirmed that the EU-3 and Italy had put forward a draft Common Position calling for expansive implementation of UNSCR 1803. The draft Common Position includes a Franco-German proposal to establish an EU-wide mechanism against proliferation fin [...]
2008-07-03 16:46:00Embassy BerlinSECRETEFIN ECON KNNP PARM PGOV PREL MNUC IR GM
08BERLIN898(C) GERMANY PLANNING TO PRESENT PAPERS ON IRAN AND
[...] (C) On June 26, Global Affairs officer delivered reftel demarche to German MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Nancy Reck. Reck said Germany is planning to present three papers on the following topics: Iranian procurement networks; a case study on a five-axis laser machining center for t [...]
2008-07-08 15:49:00Embassy BerlinSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA TSPA AU IR KN
08BERLIN945EU's Solana Welcomes US Participation in
[...] (SBU) On July 15-16, EU Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana joined a number of high-ranking former and current foreign policy officials in Berlin at a conference entitled "Managing Global Insecurity (MGI)". During the course of the conference, Solana offered generalized comments about the mu [...]
2008-07-17 11:54:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PARM PREL MNUC IR GM
08BERLIN952DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IRISL
[...] (S) Officers from Global Affairs and the Political Section delivered reftel demarche to German MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Nancy Reck and MFA Iran Desk Officer Deike Potzel respectively. Both expressed appreciation for the reftel information. 2. (S) Potzel said that the dra [...]
2008-07-18 13:32:00Embassy BerlinSECRETECON EFIN EWWT ETRD PARM PINR PREL KNNP EUN
08BERLIN976DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IRISL
[...] (S) Global Affairs Officer delivered reftel demarche to German Finance Ministry Officer Kristina Wogatzki. She expressed appreciaton for the refetl information. 2. (S) Wogatzki said she is unaware of any German exporters using IRISL or Iran Air, but will continue to be alert to indicati [...]
2008-07-22 10:18:00Embassy BerlinSECRETECON EFIN EWWT ETRD PARM PINR PREL KN
08BERLIN999DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-23 14:48:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM IR GM
08BERN107SWISS RESPONSE TO USG VIEWS ON RECENT IAEA REPORT
[...] (U) Contains action request; please see para 4. 2. (S) Poloff delivered the nonpapers in reftels A and B on February 28 to Andreas Friedrich, Head of the MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Section. Jean-Daniel Praz, Friedrich's deputy, also participated in the meeting. Friedrich said that h [...]
2008-02-28 16:16:00Embassy BernSECRETPARM KNNP IAEA MNUC IR SZ
08BERN125UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1803 ON IRAN
[...] (SBU) Emboff delivered non-papers in reftel A on March 4 to Roland Vock, Head of the Sanctions Task Force at the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). Vock's deputy, Thomas Graf, participated in the meeting. Vock said that SECO already was working on the necessary steps for the [...]
2008-03-07 17:21:00Embassy BernUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM MNUC KNNP IR SZ
08BERN127ACUTRONIC: GOS RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REGARDING
[...] (S) On March 5, Othmar Wyss, Director of the Export Controls and Sanctions Division of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO),provided poloff the SIPDIS GOS response, in the form of a non-paper, to our query regarding Swiss firm Acutronic (reftels). According to the non-p [...]
2008-03-07 18:42:00Embassy BernSECRETPARM MTCRE ETTC IR CH SZ
08BERN131SWISS GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO USG INFORMATION THAT
[...] (S) On March 5, Othmar Wyss, Director of the Export Controls and Sanctions Division of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO),provided poloff the SIPDIS GOS response, in the form of a non-paper, to USG information (reftels A and B) indicating that Swiss firm Schaublin Mach [...]
2008-03-11 17:41:00Embassy BernSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC IR SZ
08BERN15UNVIE AMBASSADOR SCHULTE'S OCTOBER 15
[...] (C) Summary: USUNVIE Ambassador Schulte met October 15 with senior Swiss officials for consultations following Switzerland's appointment to the IAEA Board of Governors (BOG) in September. The key Swiss interlocutors were Walter Steinmann, Director of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (Switz [...]
2008-01-09 15:03:00Embassy BernSECRETPARM IAEA KNNP IR IN SZ
08BERN267IAEA/IRAN: SWISS REACTION TO LATEST IAEA REPORT
[...] (C) On May 30, poloff delivered the message in reftel to Jean-Daniel Praz, acting Head of the MFA Office of Arms Control and Disarmament Affairs. (Note: Post also passed a copy of the reftel non-paper to MFA State Secretary Michael Ambuehl and to the diplomatic advisor to President Couchepin. [...]
2008-06-02 08:22:00Embassy BernCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM IAEA IR SZ
08BERN375(S) SWISS FIRM'S DISCUSSIONS WITH UAE FIRM ON SALE
[...] (S) Embassy presented reftel points on July 30 to Juergen Boehler, acting director for export control policy of the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Boehler promised that the Swiss Government would look into the matter carefully. Boehler stated that the Swiss Company Liechti is a sma [...]
2008-07-30 11:51:00Embassy BernSECRETSZ IR PARM PREL MNUC ETTC
08BERN418DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES AND
[...] Post delivered reftel points to State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Deputy Head of Task Force Sanctions Thomas Graf and to Department of Foreign Affairs Deputy Coordinator on Counter-Terorism Alessandro Capelli on August 19. The Swiss did not provide any substantive comment, but noted that [...]
2008-08-20 07:28:00Embassy BernUNCLASSIFIEDIR KNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN SZ
08BERN443FM CALMY-REY SAYS DIALOGUE AND "DIPLOMATIC \
[...] (C) Summary: In an August 25 address to senior Swiss \ diplomats, FM Calmy-Rey extolled dialogue and facilitation as \ chief Swiss foreign policy instruments. She used the term \ "diplomatic engineering" in describing her vision of \ Switzerland facilitating dialogue on difficult subjects. A \ r [...]
2008-08-28 15:09:00Embassy BernCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KNNP PTER SZ
08BERN467UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE: SWISS RESPONSE TO USG'S
[...] (C) Summary: Switzerland agrees with the USG's view on no-action motions, and is likely to support country-specific resolutions on Iran, Burma, and the DPRK. Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) contacts expressed some surprise at the USG's approach on Belarus, and said they would seek i [...]
2008-09-16 11:22:00Embassy BernCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN SZ
08BERN476VISIT OF ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS
[...] (S) On September 12, poloff delivered the reftel non-paper (regarding the April 2008 visit of Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials to a Swiss underground construction firm) to Erwin Bollinger, Director of the Export Controls Policy Division of the Federal State Secretariat for E [...]
2008-09-19 16:52:00Embassy BernSECRETPARM KNNP MNUC EFIN GM IR SZ
08BERN479IAEA: PREPARING FOR GC VOTE ON MESA GROUP SEAT ON
[...] (U) DCM delivered the message in reftel on September 22 to Ambassador Jacques Pitteloud, Head of the MFA Political Secretariat for International Security Affairs. Pitteloud was joined in the meeting by Jean-Daniel Praz, Acting Head of the MFA Section for Arms Control and Disarmament; poloff a [...]
2008-09-22 14:04:00Embassy BernCONFIDENTIALIAEA PARM MNUC SZ
08BERN513VISIT OF ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS
[...] (S) On October 1, Juergen Boehler, Head of the Export Control Licensing Division of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) provided poloff the results of the Swiss government's investigation in response to the USG's information (reftels) that officials of Iran's Islamic Revolu [...]
2008-10-06 16:12:00Embassy BernSECRETPARM KNNP MNUC EFIN GM IR SZ
08BERN514(S) MALAYSIAN-BASED SUPPLIER TO IRAN SEEKS CRYSTAL
[...] (U) Poloff delivered the nonpaper in reftel on September 25 to Rolf Stadler, Acting Head of the Export Controls and Sanctions Policy Division at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). Pierre-Andre Farine, Acting Head of the SECO Export Control Licensing Division, joined Stadler in [...]
2008-10-06 16:53:00Embassy BernSECRETPARM MTCRE MNUC ETTC MY IR SZ
08BERN528IMPLEMENTING UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS ON
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered the message in reftel on October 2 to Roland Vock, Head of the Export Controls Sanctions Policy Division of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). Vock commented that UNSCR 1835 reaffirmed the requirements of the previous sanctions UNSCRs on Iran, but did no [...]
2008-10-10 15:09:00Embassy BernUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM MNUC KNNP UN IR SZ
08BERN558IRAN'S NOVEMBER 30 NUCLEAR CONFERENCE: GOS HAS
[...] (U) Poloff conveyed the reftel message on October 24 to Andreas Friedrich, Head of the Arms Control and Disarmament Section of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA),and to Erwin Bollinger, Head of the Export Controls and Sanctions Policy Division at the Swiss State Secretariat [...]
2008-10-30 13:01:00Embassy BernCONFIDENTIALPREL AORC ENRG MNUC IR SZ
08BERN563DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES AND
[...] (U) Poloff delivered the message in reftel on October 29 to Alessandro Capelli, Deputy Counterterrorism Coordinator, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and to Rene Bruelhart, Director Financial Intelligence Unit, National Administration of the Principality of Liechtenstein. 2. (SB [...]
2008-11-03 15:16:00Embassy BernUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KNNP MNUC PREL EFIN IR SZ
08BERN570LEVERAGING FATF STATEMENT ON IRAN: SWISS ARE
[...] (SBU) Econoff delivered message in reftel to Riccardo Sansonetti, Head of International Finance and Monetary Policy Division, Swiss Federal Department of Finance. Sansonetti reported that he was in attendance at the FATF meeting the week of October 13 and was aware of the declaration and gui [...]
2008-11-06 16:17:00Embassy BernCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPARM PREL EFIN KNNP SZ
08BERN594IRAN/CRYSTAL OSCILLATORS: SWISS OFFICIALS ENGAGED
[...] (U) Contains action request; please see para 5. 2. (S) Poloff delivered the reftel A non-paper on November 18 to Juergen Boehler, Head of the Export Controls Licensing Division of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). Boehler informed poloff that SECO had placed Swiss fi [...]
2008-11-21 15:16:00Embassy BernSECRETPARM MTCRE MNUC ETTC IR SZ
08BERN600IAEA REPORTS ON IRANIAN AND SYRIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAMS
[...] (U) Poloff delivered the message in reftel on November 24 to Jean-Daniel Praz, Deputy Head of the Arms Control and Disarmament Section and POC for IAEA issues at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA). ---- IRAN ---- 2. (C) Praz said that the GOS was not surprised by the latest [...]
2008-11-24 18:18:00Embassy BernSECRETPARM IAEA KNNP MNUC IR SY
08BERN601FOLLOW-UP WITH NSG PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENTS ON
[...] (C) Poloff reiterated message in reftel A on November 24 to Jean-Daniel Praz, Deputy Head of the Arms Control and Disarmament Section at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA). Praz responded that the GOS has not been invited to attend the November 30 conference in Iran. He added th [...]
2008-11-24 18:31:00Embassy BernCONFIDENTIALPARM KNNP MNUC IR
08BERN612BILATERAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH SWITZERLAND AND THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-02 14:39:00Embassy BernCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON ETRD PHUM EFIN SZ
08BERN636SWISS REACTION TO PREVENTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
[...] (C) Poloff delivered the reftel A nonpaper to Jean-Daniel Praz, Deputy Head of the Arms Control and Disarmament Section of the Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA),on December 8. Referring to Israel and Syria as "the aggressor and the aggressed," Praz noted that the Swiss had called on [...]
2008-12-12 10:22:00Embassy BernCONFIDENTIALPARM KNNP MNUC IAEA TRGY SY IR SZ
08BERN75REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON EXPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-15 21:15:00Embassy BernUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KNNP MNUC IAEA IR SZ
08BISHKEK104 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR KYRGYZSTAN
[...] This cable contains Post's Investment Climate Statement for 2008. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. The Kyrgyz Republic has a liberal investment regime with a broad base of commercial laws. Unfortunately, these laws are not implemented consistently. Fo [...]
2008-01-31 02:17:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR KG
08BISHKEK199IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER'S VISIT TO KYRGYZSTAN
[...] (C) Summary: Iranian FM Mottaki paid an official visit to Kyrgyzstan February 21-22, and met with President Bakiyev, PM Chudinov, Speaker of Parliament Madumarov, FM Karabayev, and Finance Minister Kalimbetova. Discussions included the expansion of economic and commercial ties, Iran's nuclear [...]
2008-02-28 12:10:00Embassy BishkekCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR KG
08BISHKEK211KYRGYZSTAN 2008 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] (SBU) Following is Embassy Bishkek's 2008 Trafficking in Persons report. The report follows the response format outlined in reftel. U.S. Embassy Bishkek trafficking point of contact: Valerie J. Chittenden, Consul Tel: (996-312) 551-241 x 4441 Fax: (996-312) 551-264 Email: ChittendenVJ@stat [...]
2008-02-29 11:38:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF ASEC KG
08BISHKEK222UNSCR 1803 DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO KYRGYZSTAN
[...] (C) Ambassador delivered Ref A demarche and non-paper to Kyrgyz Minister of Foreign Affairs Ednan Karabayev March 4. Karabayev said that he would study the points and that Kyrgyzstan would comply with any obligations under the resolution. Karabayev noted that Iranian Foreign Minister Mottaki' [...]
2008-03-04 12:43:00Embassy BishkekCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KNNP MNUC PARM KG
08BISHKEK279PRESIDENTIAL CHIEF OF STAFF SADRYKULOV: FROM
[...] (C) On March 17, Presidential Chief of Staff Medet Sadyrkulov invited Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Pamela Spratlen, Ambassador and DCM to dinner at 12 Chimneys, a restaurant in the mountains outside of Bishkek. The evening provided some insight into Sadyrkulov, perhaps the most powerfu [...]
2008-03-25 05:39:00Embassy BishkekCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR KG
08BISHKEK670SCO ROLE IN AFGHANISTAN: CONFERENCE SHORT ON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A June 11-12 conference in Kyrgyzstan examined the possible role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Afghanistan's security and development. Afghan speakers described a bleak situation in the country and called for more foreign aid to focus on fighting terrorism [...]
2008-06-27 07:15:00Embassy BishkekCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ECON AF KG
08BISHKEK874INVESTIGATION OF FATAL KYRGYZ BOEING 737 CRASH
[...] (U) Summary: On August 24, an Iranian Aseman Airlines flight crashed outside of Bishkek killing 65 of the 90 people on board. The plane, a Boeing 737, was leased from a Kyrgyz company, Itek Air, and was operated by a Kyrgyz crew. The majority of the passengers (and victims) were Kyrgyz and [...]
2008-08-26 10:45:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PGOV PREL KG
08BISHKEK898ACTING CENTCOM COMMANDER LTG DEMPSEY MEETS WITH
[...] (C) Summary: During an August 2-4 visit to Bishkek, acting CENTCOM Commander Lieutenant General Martin Dempsey met separately with Kyrgyz Minister of Defense Kalyev and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ibraimov to discuss ongoing U.S.-Kyrgyz military cooperation, Manas Air Base and its role [...]
2008-09-05 05:00:00Embassy BishkekCONFIDENTIALMASS MCAP OVIP PGOV PREL KG
08BISHKEK954AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES FREEDOM OF SPEECH WITH KYRGYZ
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met September 15 with Kyrgyz State Television and Radio Company (KTR) Director Eshimkanov to discuss the state of the media and the prospects for the development of public television. Eshimkanov claimed credit for recent reforms and restructuring at KTR, but expressed [...]
2008-09-22 06:43:00Embassy BishkekCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KPAO KG
08BISHKEK956OSH TRIP: SOUTHERN KYRGYZ UNIVERSITY GREETS
[...] (SBU) During a September 16-17 visit to the southern city of Osh, Ambassador visited Osh State University. She found a school in good physical shape, eager for international cooperation, but tarred by allegations of corruption. First Vice-Rector Turdumamat Kadyrov gave the Ambassador a tour o [...]
2008-09-22 10:12:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO PGOV SCUL KG
08BISHKEK963 Kyrgyz Press and Public Opinion Still Overwhelmingly
[...] (SBU) Summary: Forty days after the beginning of the Georgian conflict, opinions on the conflict in the Kyrgyz media are resoundingly pro-Russian. Reader reactions to an Embassy op-ed indicate that the U.S. version of events has little support. On the contrary, the events in Georgia appear to [...]
2008-09-23 09:55:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KPAO KG
08BISHKEK966OSH TRIP: IFTAR MEETING REVEALS WORRIES ABOUT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: As part of her trip to the southern city of Osh during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Ambassador hosted an Iftar dinner for religious and civic leaders on September 16. The evening was intended to introduce her to the Muslim community in the south, though secular leaders an [...]
2008-09-24 08:36:00Embassy BishkekCONFIDENTIALKPAO PGOV PREL KIRF KG
08BOGOTA2649COLOMBIA ACKNOWLEDGES DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-24 15:52:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN PARM IR CO
08BOGOTA3927COLOMBIA: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-28 21:40:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PTER PARM KNNP MNUC CO
08BOGOTA4036COLOMBIA'S RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL (C-NE8-00834)
[...] (C) The Government of Colombia (GOC) maintains positive relations with Israel, particularly in the defense sector through private Israeli defense contractors. Key areas of cooperation include strategic military advice, special forces training, and arms sales in support of Colombia's battle ag [...]
2008-11-07 20:13:00Embassy BogotaSECRETPGOV PINR PTER MASS MCAP PREL CO IS
08BOGOTA4120POST DELIVERS DEMARCHE ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] On November 13, we delivered all points in reftel to Vice Minister for Multilateral Affairs Adriana Mejia-Hernandez. Mejia reiterated that the GOC understands the USG position. She confirmed the Canadians had also pressed the GOC to support the Iran resolution. Mejia said the GOC is currently [...]
2008-11-13 21:07:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM CO
08BOGOTA4194COLOMBIA TO OPPOSE IRAN NO ACTION MOTION ON HUMAN
[...] (SBU) On November 12 and 13, Post delivered all points in reftel to Director of U.S. and Canadian Affairs Patricia Cortes and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Adriana Mejia, urging a review of previous GOC policy to abstain on no action motions. Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Adriana Meji [...]
2008-11-21 14:52:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM CO
08BOGOTA4521COLOMBIA: DESIGNATION OF TWO ADDITIONAL IRANIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-22 17:59:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM PTER CO
08BOGOTA940COLOMBIA'S EIGHT ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN
[...] (U) Embassy point of contact on trafficking in persons is human rights officer Scott Fagan, phone number (57-1) 383-2122, fax number (57-1) 315-2163. Officer spent 48 hours preparing the report. 2. (U) Responses below are to questions in paragraphs 27-30 of reftel. ------- SUMMARY --- [...]
2008-03-10 22:12:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB CO
08BRASILIA113CODEL NELSON VISIT TO BRASILIA AND BELEM
[...] (U) THIS CABLE IS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED AND NOT FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. Senator Bill Nelson visited Brazil November 27-30, 2007, focusing primarily on environmental issues, biofuels, and national security matters. He met with key Brazilians in the national gove [...]
2008-01-22 11:50:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP SENV KGHG EAGR TRGY BR
08BRASILIA1151SCENESETTER FOR AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2 VISIT OF
[...] (U) Summary: The relationship between the United States and Brazil is as productive and broad-based as it has ever been, the result of the excellent relationship between President Bush and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, new cooperation mechanisms on biofuels, business issues, and econom [...]
2008-08-27 20:42:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL ECON BR
08BRASILIA1218LULA, AMORIM DISCUSS CONTINUITY, IRAN, VENEZUELA
[...] (SBU) Summary: During separate meetings with Senator Hagel, President Lula and Foreign Minister Amorim shared common views about the need for the next U.S. Administration to continue building on the remarkable progress achieved in the past several years in bringing the two countries closer. Bo [...]
2008-09-12 13:44:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO ETRD PREL ECON BR
08BRASILIA1225BRAZIL: UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD COMMITTEE 2008
[...] (C) Summary. Brazil will continue to prefer addressing human rights issues in the UN Human Rights Council, continues to oppose country-specific resolutions, will support the EU's Religious Tolerance resolution in lieu of a Defamation of Religion resolution, and did not give a response on no [...]
2008-09-12 20:27:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN
08BRASILIA1265LULA, AMORIM DISCUSS TRADE, CUBA, UNSC REFORM WITH
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-22 21:02:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPAO ETRD PREL ECON BR
08BRASILIA1356BRAZIL: SCENESETTER FOR OCTOBER 16-17 VISIT OF
[...] (C) Summary: The relationship between the United States and Brazil is as productive and broad-based as it as ever been, the result of the excellent relationship between President Bush and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, new cooperation mechanisms on biofuels, the CEO Forum, racial integr [...]
2008-10-10 20:47:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL BR
08BRASILIA1398 Ambassador Schulte Visit to Brasilia - Nuclear Issues
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. During an October 13 visit to Brasilia, Ambassador Gregory Schulte discussed Iran, Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) issues and Brazil's nuclear program. Brazil wants to play a constructive role with the UN on nuclear issues, particularly with Iran. Completing an Additional Pro [...]
2008-10-24 16:05:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ENRG MNUC PARM UN BR
08BRASILIA1405BRAZILIANS HIGHLIGHT POSITIVE BILATERAL RELATIONS
[...] (C) During his October 17 visit to Brazil, Under Secretary Bill Burns was told repeatedly by GOB officials and others that relations between the United States and Brazil are excellent and that they hope a new U.S. administration will make an early effort to build on them. GOB officials focused [...]
2008-10-24 20:08:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD ENRG BR
08BRASILIA1477BRAZIL: UPDATE ON NUCLEAR MATTERS
[...] (U) THIS CABLE IS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY. NOT FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. Per November 10 meeting with the Ministry of External Relations (MRE) Division of Disarmament and Sensitive Technologies (DDS),the Government of Brazil (GOB) has n [...]
2008-11-13 14:21:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP TRGY ENRG KSTC IAEA PARM BR
08BRASILIA1486BRAZIL WILL OPEN AN EMBASSY IN PYONGYANG
[...] (C) Summary. Brazil will open an embassy in Pyongyang next year, and has already selected an experienced diplomat as ambassador, an Itamaraty official told poloff on November 4. Downplaying the opening's significance, the diplomat said the timing was "spontaneous" but fulfills a long-standi [...]
2008-11-14 18:04:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD PARM PHUM BR KN ZO
08BRASILIA1497BRAZIL: THIRD COMMITTEE DEMARCHES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-18 20:28:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM
08BRASILIA1543BRAZILIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY CAUTIOUS ON IRAN, BUT
[...] (C) Summary: During separate meetings, both Ambassador Everton Vargas, Under Secretary for Political Affairs at the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations, and Mines and Energy Minister Edison Lobao, confirmed to Ambassador Sobel that Petrobras is not planning any further investments in Iran [...]
2008-12-02 15:38:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL BR IR
08BRASILIA1572SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 115
[...] The following is part of a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expressed do not n [...]
2008-12-08 18:16:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR
08BRASILIA1684EMBASSY BRASILIA PROPOSAL FOR S/CT NADR PROJECT
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, post welcomes the opportunity to request funding to address capability shortfalls and information gaps as Brazil and other countries in South America face mounting and increasingly complex challenges in combating the myriad problems related to terrorism financing, money launde [...]
2008-12-31 19:14:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC
08BRASILIA304BRAZIL: IRAN, ARAB WORLD, ON AMORIM'S MIND IN 2008
[...] (C) Summary: Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim's recent visit to five Middle Eastern countries continues a renewed focus on the Middle East that began with Amorim's participation at the Annapolis meetings in November of last year. Since Annapolis, Foreign Ministry (Itamaraty) Middle Eas [...]
2008-03-05 10:41:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRETPREL BR VE IS IR BL JO SA EG MO SY
08BRASILIA319BRAZIL: USG VIEWS ON IAEA IRAN BRIEFING
[...] (U) THIS CABLE IS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED AND NOT FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION. 2. (SBU) On February 27, 2008, Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) Counselor met with the Deputy Director of the Ministry of External Relations' Department of Disarmament and Sensitive Technolog [...]
2008-03-06 17:58:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM IR IAEA BR
08BRASILIA322BRAZIL: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON
[...] (U) THIS CABLE IS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED AND NOT FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION. 2. (SBU) On February 27, 2008, Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) Counselor met with the Deputy Director of the Ministry of External Relations' Department of Disarmament and Sensitive Technolog [...]
2008-03-07 12:32:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP MNUC PARM IR IAEA BR
08BRASILIA351SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF MINISTER OF DEFENSE
[...] (C) Minister of Defense Nelson Jobim will travel to Norfolk and Washington from March 18-22, 2008 on a counterpart visit. He will meet with Secretary Gates in an office call on March 20 June. Minister Jobim,s objectives for the visit are to enhance prospects for bilateral cooperation and exp [...]
2008-03-13 16:57:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASC OVIP BR
08BRASILIA420BRAZIL: IRANIAN DIPLOMACY MOVES INTO HIGH GEAR
[...] (C) Summary: An Iranian delegation headed by Vice-Foreign Minister Alireza Sheikh Attar held a series of high-level meetings with Brazilian officials from the Ministries of External Relations (MRE, aka Itamaraty),Mines and Energy, and Development, Industry and Commerce at the same time Secre [...]
2008-03-27 10:55:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL IR BR
08BRASILIA43COUNTERTERRORISM IN BRAZIL: LOOKING BEYOND THE
[...] (S/NF) Summary: The Government of Brazil remains highly sensitive to public claims suggesting that terrorist or extremist organizations have a presence or are undertaking activities in Brazil--a sensitivity that appears to be the rise and is resulting in more than symbolic reactions. At an op [...]
2008-01-08 10:47:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRET//NOFORNPTER PGOV PREL KCRM AR PA BR
08BRASILIA469SCENESETTER FOR POLICY PLANNING DIRECTOR GORDON
[...] (C) Summary: The relationship between the United States and Brazil is as productive and broad-based as it as ever been, the result of the excellent relationship between President Bush and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, new cooperation mechanisms on biofuels, business issues, and economi [...]
2008-04-04 18:11:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON BR
08BRASILIA523BRAZIL: SENATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS CHAIRMAN CONCERNED
[...] (S) Summary. Senate Foreign Relations and National Defense Committee Chairman Heraclito Fortes (strictly protect) (Democrats Party, opposition; of Piaui) told Ambassador Sobel on March 28 he is deeply concerned about signs of terrorists in Brazil. He cited a published report (reftel) of a [...]
2008-04-18 15:34:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRETPTER PREL FARC BR VE EC CO XR BO
08BRASILIA526IRANIAN DIPLOMACY MOVES INTO HIGH GEAR, PART 2
[...] (S) Summary: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Reza Sheikh-Attar visited Brasilia in mid-March to press Brazil to join an anti-American bloc in South America composed of Ecuador, Bolivia, and Venezuela, and Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadi-Nejad continues to try to arrange an official visit t [...]
2008-04-18 18:31:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRETPREL PTER EFIN BR VE EC CO BL IR XR CH UN
08BRASILIA531AMBASSADOR, BRAZIL'S FOREIGN MINISTER REVIEW
[...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador met with Minister for External Relations Celso Amorim on April 3 to review the state of play on several bilateral initiatives. Amorim agreed to help move forward the Tropical Forests Conservation Act (TFCA) debt swap and the counternarcotics letter of agreement (L [...]
2008-04-22 12:36:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON SNAR EINV MARR SOCI SENV ENRG BO
08BRASILIA540BRAZIL "MONITORS" ZIMBABWE ELECTIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Brazil's surprising decision to participate in monitoring Zimbabwe's elections was not what it initially appeared. Although Brazil was among those countries invited to serve as an observer, it was the participation of a federal deputy as an observer on behalf of an NGO that fo [...]
2008-04-23 12:03:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALBR PHUM PREL AF
08BRASILIA756S/P DIRECTOR GORDON HOLDS FIRST STRATEGIC TALKS
[...] (C) Summary. S/P Director Dr. David Gordon held four hours of talks April 9 in Brasilia with Ministry of External Relations (MRE, or Itamaraty) Under Secretary for Political Affairs Ambassador Everton Vieira Vargas. The wide-ranging talks focused generally on the trends that are likely to ch [...]
2008-06-04 19:19:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL BR
08BRASILIA823SCENESETTER FOR THE JUNE 18-22 VISIT OF SECRETARY
[...] (U) Summary: The relationship between the United States and Brazil is as productive and broad-based as it as ever been, the result of the excellent relationship between President Bush and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, new cooperation mechanisms on biofuels, business issues, and economi [...]
2008-06-16 12:24:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KHLS OVIP ECON BR
08BRASILIA851SENIOR BRAZILIAN DIPLOMAT TALKS MIDDLE EAST PEACE,
[...] (C) In an office call June 9, the Ambassador discussed Brazil's policies in the Middle East and Africa with Ministry of External Relations (MRE) Under Secretary for Political Affairs (II),Ambassador Roberto Jaguaribe. Jaguaribe described an intensifying series of reciprocal visits with Middl [...]
2008-06-20 19:35:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL MNUC IR XF ZU BR
08BRASILIA896CONSTRAINING IRANIAN INFLUENCE IN BRAZIL
[...] (U) This is an Action Request, please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) Summary: Brazil's participation in the Annapolis peace conference is now cited by every Itamaraty contact, from Foreign Minister Amorim to Middle East desk officers, as the cornerstone of its growing efforts to exert global lead [...]
2008-07-01 22:05:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL IR BR
08BRASILIA958CONVEYANCE OF THE UPDATED P5+1 PACKAGE FOR IRAN TO BRAZIL
[...] (SBU) On 2 July 2008, EST officer delivered ref updated copy of the P5+1 package for Iran to Minister Santiago Mourao, Head of the Division of Disarmament and Sensitive Technologies for Brazil's Foreign Ministry. Minister Mourao expressed appreciation for the delivery of the P5+1 package an [...]
2008-07-14 19:44:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP TRGY ENRG KSTC IAEA PARM BR
08BRATISLAVA1AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL WITH FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary. In their courtesy call meeting on December 28, Ambassador Obsitnik and Foreign Minister Jan Kubis discussed a range of foreign policy issues, with an emphasis on the Western Balkans. Kubis was in typical form, cordial and guarded, but gave additional insight on several topics, su [...]
2008-01-02 12:33:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KVIR EU LO
08BRATISLAVA17SLOVAKIA SUPPORTIVE OF SYRIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL
[...] (C) Charge delivered reftel points to Ambassador Marian Tomasik, Director of the Asia, Africa and Middle East Directorate at the MFA on January 8. Tomasik agreed fully on the need to shine the light on the Syrian regime's human rights violations and thought that the GOS would be able to say so [...]
2008-01-10 16:49:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM LO SY
08BRATISLAVA18SLOVAKIA SUPPORTIVE OF SYRIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL
[...] (C) Charge delivered reftel points to Ambassador Marian Tomasik, Director of the Asia, Africa and Middle East Directorate at the MFA on January 8. Tomasik agreed fully on the need to shine the light on the Syrian regime's human rights violations and thought that the GOS would be able to say so [...]
2008-01-10 16:49:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM LO SY
08BRATISLAVA189SLOVAKIA IMPLEMENTS UNSCRS ON IRAN
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points to Milan Ciganik, Deputy Director of the MFA's Department for Disarmament, Counter-Terrorism and OSCE, and Sona Baiova from the Department of the UN and International Organizations. Baiova explained that Slovakia implements UNSCRs such as 1737, 1747 an 1803 [...]
2008-04-28 06:32:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTAGS
08BRATISLAVA237FM KUBIS LUNCH WITH NATO AND EU AMBASSADORS ON MAY
[...] (C) Foreign Kubis invited NATO and EU Ambassadors to a working lunch on May 20, 2008, and offered the Slovak government's views on Afghanistan, Kosovo, Belarus, the EU and other subjects. Afghanistan ----------------- 2. (C) Kubis said he would personally attend the June 12 conference i [...]
2008-05-22 06:19:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL LO PARM
08BRATISLAVA336GAERC: SLOVAKIA SUPPORTS U.S. POSITIONS ON UKRAINE
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points to MFA European Correspondent Albin Otruba on July 18. Otruba will include U.S. non-papers in the briefing materials acting FM Diana Strofova receives ahead of the July 22-23 GAERC meeting(FM Kubis will be on vacation at the time of the GAERC). 2. (SBU) [...]
2008-07-18 16:04:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEUN PHUM PREL PGOV IR SO SU CD ZI UP LO
08BRATISLAVA338AMBASSADOR SCHULTE'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Summary. Ambassador to the UN and International Organizations in Vienna, Gregory Schulte, conducted consultations July 9 with the Slovak Government regarding Iran's nuclear activities and Syria's clandestine program. Ambassador Schulte met with President Gasparovic, senior officials from [...]
2008-07-21 16:14:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL IAEA LO SY IR
08BRATISLAVA34GAERC RESPONSE
[...] (U) Poloff discussed reftel points with MFA EU Correspondent Alexander Micovcin on January 25. Slovakia's delegation will be led by MFA State Secretary Olga Algayerova, as Minister Jan Kubis will be hosting a visit by the UN Secretary General. 2. (SBU) Micovcin predicted that an EU Peacekee [...]
2008-01-25 15:07:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEUN PHUM PREL PGOV KVIR IR IS SU LO
08BRATISLAVA446SCENESETTER FOR THE PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH
[...] (C) I met with President Gasparovic September 30, and from his perspective the timing of his visit to Washington could not be more auspicious. The trip will link him in the minds of Slovak voters with accession to the Visa Waiver Program, one of the brightest spots in our bilateral relations. [...]
2008-10-02 12:26:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL NATO LO
08BRATISLAVA455THE AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT GASPAROVIC
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met September 30 with President Gasparovic, in preparation for the Slovak leader's October 9 visit to the White House. While Slovak entry into the Visa Waiver Program would obviously be one positive topic of the meeting, to ensure a successful visit the Ambassador urge [...]
2008-10-06 15:34:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV LO
08BRATISLAVA463SYRIAN FM MOALLEM'S VISIT TO BRATISLAVA
[...] (C) Summary. At the SARG's request, Syrian FM Moallem stopped in Bratislava on September 30 for a meeting with Foreign Minister Kubis en route to Damascus from the UNGA. According to Klara Novotna, Director of the MFA Office for Middle East and African Affairs, FM Kubis raised with Moallem t [...]
2008-10-09 11:29:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL SY LO EU
08BRATISLAVA88AMBASSADOR OBSITNIK'S FEBRUARY 26 MEETING WITH
[...] (C) Summary. Ambassador and Foreign Minister Kubis discussed Kosovo, Afghanistan, Missile Defense and Iran on February 26. FM Kubis said the GOS had begun discussions with the Canadians regarding additional deployments in Afghanistan, and that the GOS hoped to be in a position to preview this [...]
2008-02-28 13:24:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL LO PARM
08BRAZZAVILLE305CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE - AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-18 22:40:00Embassy BrazzavilleUNCLASSIFIEDODIP PREL CF
08BRIDGETOWN584RAPE VICTIM DROPS CASE; GONSALVES SET FOR
[...] (C) Alleged rape victim and police constable Michelle Andrews, who filed rape charges against Prime Minister Gonsalves in January, replaced her lawyers and discontinued all legal proceedings against the Prime Minister in a snap decision that caught her previous legal counsel completely by surp [...]
2008-09-25 14:29:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL XL
08BRIDGETOWN62"ALBA" GAINS MOMENTUM IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN,
[...] (SBU) Summary: Following the participation of three Eastern Caribbean heads of government at the sixth Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA) summit in Caracas in late January 2008, the organization's influence in the region is making headlines and appears to be picking up steam. Domin [...]
2008-02-01 17:59:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG PREL PGOV PHUM PINR XL VE
08BRIDGETOWN63AMBASSADOR OURISMAN TALKS CRIME, "ALBA," CULTURE
[...] (C) Summary: In a wide-ranging discussion over breakfast, Ambassador Ourisman and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves covered the crime situation in St. Vincent, the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA),the state of the region's primary air carrier (LIAT),t [...]
2008-02-01 18:00:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL ECON EINV XL NU VE
08BRIDGETOWN646AMBASSADOR RAISES CARICOM LETTER WITH PM GONSALVES
[...] (C) The Ambassador used the occasion of St. Vincent's National Day celebration to call Prime Minister Gonsalves to account over an inflammatory letter he sent to CARICOM leaders on September 24. In the letter, Gonsalves expressed support for irresponsible accusations by the Venezuelan Ambas [...]
2008-10-28 18:14:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV XL
08BRIDGETOWN690ST. VINCENT OPPOSITION IN A DISMAL STATE
[...] (C) St. Vincent's New Democratic Party (NDP) is dispirited and mired in self pity, and appears incapable -- despite potential openings -- to mount any serious opposition to Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves. The party's lackluster leadership has had difficulty targeting their criticisms and maki [...]
2008-11-21 17:51:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR XL
08BRIDGETOWN751SECURITY, ECONOMY, HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN
[...] (C) In her farewell call on St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Denzil Douglas, the Ambassador highlighted successes in building cooperation between our countries during her tenure and expressed her hope for continued close cooperation in the future. The Ambassador cited ongoing cooperation o [...]
2008-12-30 18:34:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALPREL EINV MASS PHUM XL
08BRIDGETOWN93PRIORITY LOBBYING FOR KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE: EC
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Ourisman carried out ref b demarche February 13 by calling the Prime Ministers of Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, St. Luia, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and theGrenadines, and meeting with Barbados PM Thompso on the same day. Embassy Grenada raised the issue wit [...]
2008-02-14 16:14:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UNMIK SR XL
08BRUSSELS100IRAN'S NSA JALILI SNUBBED BY EU OFFICIALS BUT SET
[...] (C) During his visit to Brussels the week of January 21 en route to Davos, Iran's National Security Advisor Said Jalili is scheduled to address an open session of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee. However, the European Commission and Council Secretariat have refused Jalili' [...]
2008-01-18 13:57:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL MNUC UNSC ETTC KNNP IR EUN BE
08BRUSSELS1008EU POLITICAL DIRECTOR ON IRAN
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: Work continues in Brussels to push forward UNSCR 1803 implementation, but doubts remain about whether it will be possible to act at France's first GAERC session (July 22-23). EU Political Director Cooper requested additional information from Treasury about shifting flows of [...]
2008-07-02 15:45:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNPREL ETTC KNNP MNUC EFIN PGOV PHUM IR EUN
08BRUSSELS101EU COUNCIL OFFICIAL DISCUSSES SYRIA, LEBANON, AND
[...] (C) European Union Council Head of Middle East Unit Christian Jouret, while dismayed that member states continue to visit Syria or invite Syria to visit them, noted that the member states, as sovereign nations, were not bound by the informal agreement reached last year that HiRep Javier Solana [...]
2008-01-18 15:22:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV SY LE IZ IR EUN
08BRUSSELS1021EU-RUSSIA SUMMIT: MEDVEDEV GETS A GOOD REVIEW
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-07 15:49:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM ENRG ETRD ETTC EINV ECON PBTS EUN
08BRUSSELS108EUROPEAN UNION VIEWS ON DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE TO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-22 13:00:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINR EAID PREL EUN KDEM MARR NATO GR NL TU
08BRUSSELS1117JUNE 26 U.S.-EU TROIKA MEETING ON DRUG ISSUES
[...] (C) U.S. and European Union (EU) officials discussed counter-drug trends and developments during a wide-ranging U.S.-EU Troika Meeting on Drug Issues on June 26. The discussions demonstrated considerable convergence on these issues, including strategies to use at Commission on Narcotic Drugs [...]
2008-07-22 15:46:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALKCRM PGOV PREL SNAR EUM
08BRUSSELS1138GEORGIA: A/S FRIED ENCOURAGES EU TO DO MORE
[...] (C/NF) Summary: EUR Assistant Secretary Dan Fried emphasized to a group of EU Political and Security Committee (PSC) Ambassadors that the situation in Georgia was growing increasingly tense. He noted U.S. support for a German-drafted Western Friends' three-phase plan to reach a settlement [...]
2008-07-25 13:56:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV PBTS KINR EAID ECON EUN GO XH
08BRUSSELS1149AMBASSADOR ENGAGES BARROSO AND JOUYET ON IRAN,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At her presentation of credentials on July 22, the Ambassador met successively with Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, and French State Secretary Jean Pierre Jouyet. Both somewhat deflected attempts by the Ambassador to pin the EU down to action on Iran san [...]
2008-07-28 17:52:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD EUN IR KV FR
08BRUSSELS1238RWE'S VIEWS ON THE NABUCCO PROJECT
[...] (SBU) Summary. In a July 15 meeting with Special Envoy Gray, RWE's Chief Commercial Officer Stephan Judisch shared his views on the current progress on the Nabucco Pipeline project and the challenges he sees going forward. From Judisch's standpoint, the biggest challenge on Nabucco is lining [...]
2008-08-11 12:45:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET EU
08BRUSSELS1239BP BULLISH ON SOUTH CASPIAN GAS PRODUCTION
[...] (SBU) Summary. In a July 16, 2008 meeting with Special Envoy Gray, Bill Schrader (President of BP Azerbaijan) and Herb Vogel (Head of BP Global Gas) presented BP's planning scenarios for potential gas supplies from Azerbaijan and offshore Turkmenistan. BP predicts Europe will face a big sup [...]
2008-08-11 12:52:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET EU
08BRUSSELS124BELGIAN PM SAYS POSITIVE DECISION LIKELY ON F-16
[...] (C) Summary: Belgian PM Verhofstadt told the Ambassador on January 23, 2008 that he foresaw no difficulty in sending four Belgian F-16's to Afghanistan, and to expanding the activities of Belgian forces there to include sponsorship of an OMLT and further participation in the PRT program. Belg [...]
2008-01-24 15:15:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL MARR BE AF
08BRUSSELS1244THE AMBASSADOR MEETS RELEX COMMISSIONER
[...] (C) Summary: During the Ambassador's introductory call on the morning of August 8, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations (RELEX) reported that CFSP High Rep Solana was irked that Georgian President Saakashvili had seemed so calm in their August 7 telephone call and had no [...]
2008-08-12 17:50:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PBTS ENRG EAID ETTC KWBG EUN GG XF
08BRUSSELS1257AMBASSADOR SILVERBERG MEETS EU POLICY PLANNING
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-13 19:39:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ENGY EUN GG BO SY
08BRUSSELS137IRAN'S JALILI GETS TOUGH RECEPTION FROM EU
[...] (C) During a January 23 visit to Brussels, Saeed Jalili, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator met with mixed success at the EU. He achieved the desired form and access, including prestigious meetings with top officials as well as high profile press coverage. On substance, however, Jalili made no [...]
2008-01-25 16:23:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL ETTC KNNP PHUM IR EUN
08BRUSSELS139Jalili's Press Appearances in Belgium Countered by former
[...] (U) Summary: Iranian NSA Said Jalili's stop in Brussels included several press sessions and an appearance at the MFA-affiliated Egmont Institute of International Relations. The Iranian unsurprisingly used both occasions to peddle the standard "not a delinquent/just misunderstood" line. The l [...]
2008-01-25 16:37:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM BE IR
08BRUSSELS1402DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PREVENTING IRAN'S ACQUISITION
[...] (SBU) On September 9 Poloff delivered reftel points regarding prevention of Iran's acquisition of uranium to Werner Bauens, Director of the Non-Proliferation and Export Controls Office of the Minstry of Foreign Affairs. Bauens noted that Belgium is not a producer of uranium, but admitted that [...]
2008-09-09 15:25:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKNNP MNUC PARM TRGY ENRG EMIN ETTC IR BE
08BRUSSELS1407DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MALAYSIAN FIRM ACTING AS FRONT
[...] (S) On September 9 Poloff delivered ref A points regarding the pending sale of A9910 data acquisition systems manufactured by the Belgian firm Thales Alenia Space to the Malaysian firm Evertop, known to be operating as a front for an Iranian end-user. Poloff met with Walter Bauwens, Director [...]
2008-09-10 13:32:00Embassy BrusselsSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL ETTC BE IR MY
08BRUSSELS1412UNGA 3RD COMMITTEE 2008 HUMAN RIGHTS PRIORITIES --
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Speaking both as the Human Rights person at the Belgian MFA and as a participant in the EU Working Group on Human Rights meeting of September 4-5, Francine Chainye told Poloff Judith Heimann: --There were no surprises in our demarche talking points (reftel) except for Belarus (see [...]
2008-09-11 15:26:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN EU BE
08BRUSSELS1430NEW EU SPECIAL REP FOR GEORGIA MEETS WITH DAS
[...] (SBU) The EU's new Special Representative for the Georgia Crisis, Pierre Morel, met with visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary David Merkel September 15. During their lunch, Morel got "the call" that his new position had been made official at the EU Foreign Ministers GAERC. Morel told Merkel t [...]
2008-09-15 17:50:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEUN GG KZ OSCE PGOV PREL TU UZ
08BRUSSELS1459BELGIAN BANK WILL LOOK INTO REPORTS OF ITS DOING
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Belgian officials were receptive to Treasury U/S Levey,s explanation of Iranian deceptive banking practices and guarded over any suggested implications of Belgium,s KBC Bank in illicit Iranian financial transactions. KBC Bank showed surprise and dismay at the suggestion that [...]
2008-09-22 14:45:00Embassy BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNKTFN EFIN KNNP ETTC BE IR
08BRUSSELS1468IRAN SANCTIONS: U/S LEVEY MEETINGS WITH EU
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY: On September 8 and 9, U.S. Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Stuart Levey met with EU and Member State officials to take stock of U.S.-EU cooperation regarding Iran's illicit proliferation activities. U/S Levey underscored the effectiveness o [...]
2008-09-23 10:45:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNETTC EFIN ENRG KNNP KTFN PTER PHUM PINR IR
08BRUSSELS1526SPECIAL ENVOY GRAY'S MEETINGS ON THE NABUCCO
[...] (SBU) Summary. Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy C. Boyden Gray met separately on September 25 with Hungary's Nabucco Ambassador Mihaly Bayer and Jeremy Ellis, the head of the Nabucco Project for Germany's RWE. Bayer laid out Hungary's plans to host a high-level Nabucco summit on January 26 [...]
2008-09-30 15:07:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET EU
08BRUSSELS153GAERC: FOCUSES ON SERBIA COMPROMISE WITH LITTLE
[...] Summary: EU FMs engaged in a protracted discussion of Serbia at the January 28 GAERC, resulting in a proposal that Serbia sign an interim political agreement on cooperation with the EU. Ministers, faced with continuing opposition to the signing of the Stabilization and Association Agreement [...]
2008-01-30 13:55:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL EAID ESDP ETRD KVPR SR
08BRUSSELS1532SPECIAL ENVOY GRAY'S MEETINGS WITH EU OFFICIALS
[...] (SBU) Summary. On September 23-24 Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy C. Boyden Gray met with EU officials to discuss the way forward on the EU's Southern Corridor strategy. Energy Commissioner Piebalgs said that the Nabucco project remains a high priority for the EU but that negotiations wit [...]
2008-10-01 11:54:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET EU
08BRUSSELS1547BELGIUM: RESPONSE TO IRAN DEMARCHES
[...] (U) Pol-Econoff and intern met with Belgian MFA UNSC Team, Iran desk officer, and Director of the Nonproliferation Office Werner Bauwens. Bauwens began with a quick briefing on Belgian sanction policy related to Iran. 2. (U) The GOB welcomed UNSCR 1835 (reftel A) as a consensus approach to [...]
2008-10-03 15:19:00Embassy BrusselsSECRETECON ETRD PARM KNNP EUN EWWT PREL MNUC IR BE
08BRUSSELS1579COMPETING PIPELINES
[...] (SBU) On September 25 Eurogas, an industrial association of 44 gas companies and federations, held its annual policy conference in Brussels. One of the sessions, "Key Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of Major Infrastructures," was comprised of presentations on the major East-W [...]
2008-10-10 15:48:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET EU
08BRUSSELS1588EU FOREIGN MINISTERS, MEETING IN LUXEMBOURG,
[...] Begin Introduction and Summary: Meeting in Luxembourg October 13, the General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) of the 27 EU Foreign Ministers reviewed draft Presidency conclusions for the European Council meeting of EU-27 heads of state/government to take place in Brussels on Oc [...]
2008-10-14 15:18:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EUN GG RU BO UZ CG IR ZI MX MO
08BRUSSELS1663RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO EU ON GEORGIA, ENERGY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-28 16:43:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON ENRG EFIN MARR RU GG EUN
08BRUSSELS1669SOLANA'S MIDDLE EAST ADVISOR PROVIDES READ-OUT OF
[...] (C) Summary: Christian Jouret, Middle East Advisor to EU/HR Javier Solana, provided Deputy Political M-C with an extensive read-out of Solana's recent trip to Syria, indicating Solana's continued wariness of Syrian President Assad, while noting some desire by the French, in particular, to m [...]
2008-10-29 15:24:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALEU PHUM PREL SY
08BRUSSELS1685DEPSEC KUPFER DISCUSSES EUROPEAN ENERGY SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Summary. On October 6-7, 2008 Acting Deputy Secretary of Energy Jeffrey Kupfer met with EU and industry officials to discuss developments in European energy security and also discussed a wide range of topics including climate change and energy research. Research Commissioner Potocnik [...]
2008-10-31 15:47:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET EUN
08BRUSSELS1697EU ENERGY COMMISSIONER TO SEEK &POLITICAL ACCORD8
[...] (C) Andris Kesteris, Chef de Cabinet to the Energy Commissioner said Andris Piebalgs would be visiting Ankara and Baku November 6 and 7 to promote the opening of the Southern Corridor. Piebalgs does not seek to sign any deals but rather to reach an informal political agreement with Erdogan. [...]
2008-11-05 16:44:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALECON EPET EU
08BRUSSELS171BELGIANS SUPPORT EARLY VOTE ON PROPOSED IRAN
[...] (C) Per reftel instructions to seek Belgian support for an early vote on the next UNSC Iran sanctions resolution, the Ambassador met on February 1 with Belgian MFA Secretary General Grauls. In response to the Ambassador's suggestion that the MFA issue appropriate instructions to the Belgian M [...]
2008-02-01 16:50:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PARM BE IR
08BRUSSELS1715IRAN: EU SEEKS TO BOLSTER PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Recent conversations with European Commission, Council, and Member State representatives indicate that while the will exists to expand their current Iran-related public diplomacy programming, a number of factors are slowing the EU's ability to implement such programs. The absenc [...]
2008-11-10 06:13:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV SCUL IR KDEM KPAO OEXC OIIP
08BRUSSELS1720EU OUTLINES TRANSATLANTIC PRIORITIES FOR PDAS RIES
[...] (U) EU officials took advantage of the timing of EUR PDAS Marcie Ries's Nov. 4-6 visit to Brussels to outline Europe's priorities in working with the incoming Obama administration. Building on consensus reached by EU foreign ministers at the November 3 informal Gymnich meeting on transatlantic [...]
2008-11-10 16:03:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL EUN
08BRUSSELS1725PIEBALGS OPTIMISTIC FOLLOWING VISITS TO TURKEY AND
[...] (C) Ambassador Silverberg and Special Envoy Gray met with EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs on November 11 to discuss his November 5-7 visit to Ankara and Baku. Piebalgs expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the USG to open the Southern Corridor and added the Turks appreciated the O [...]
2008-11-12 12:23:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALECON EPET EUN
08BRUSSELS1740EU OUTLINES TRANSATLANTIC PRIORITIES FOR PDAS RIES
[...] (U) EU officials took advantage of the timing of EUR PDAS Marcie Ries's Nov. 4-6 visit to Brussels to outline Europe's priorities in working with the incoming Obama administration. Building on consensus reached by EU foreign ministers at the November 3 informal Gymnich meeting on transatlantic [...]
2008-11-14 13:13:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL EUN
08BRUSSELS1741EU WILL RESUME TALKS WITH RUSSIA
[...] (SBU) Summary. Per reftel instructions, USEU spoke to French presidency, Council Secretariat, and Commission contacts about how the EU will deal with Russia at the November 10 GAERC and at the November 13-14 EU-Russia summit. All contacts told us that the EU would resume talks with Russia on [...]
2008-11-14 13:56:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ETRD RU GG EUN
08BRUSSELS1742DEMARCHE RESPONSE: EU OPEN TO U.S. APPROACH FOR
[...] (SBU) The European Union is broadly in agreement with U.S. goals for the November 19 International Conference on the Return and Reintegration of Afghan Refugees, according to two officials at the European Commission Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO) to whom RefCoord delivered reftel message Novemb [...]
2008-11-14 17:12:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PHUM PREL EUN
08BRUSSELS1746CONGRESSMAN WEXLER'S MEETING WITH BELGIAN MFA
[...] (C) Summary: On November 12, Congressman Robert Wexler, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Europe, met with Dirk Achtens, Director General for Bilateral Affairs of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Vincente Van Assche, Secretary to the Director General. B [...]
2008-11-17 16:16:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL BE AF IS RU GG UP
08BRUSSELS1774A/S FRIED AND ROBERT COOPER DISCUSS KOSOVO,
[...] (C)SUMMARY: In successive meetings at the European Union on November 20, EUR Assistant Secretary Dan Fried and Ambassador Kristen Silverberg obtained consent from the French Presidency and Robert Cooper of the EU Council Secretariat that the UNSYG Statement on Kosovo should include both the si [...]
2008-11-24 11:19:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KK GG BK EUN
08BRUSSELS1822BELGIUM:LEVERAGING FATF STATEMENT ON IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-02 16:36:00Embassy BrusselsSECRETPARM PREL EFIN KNNP IR BE
08BRUSSELS1824U.S.-EU TROIKA CONSULTATIONS ON DISARMAMENT AND
[...] (C) Acting Assistant Secretary Patricia McNerney of the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) led the U.S. delegation to the semi-annual U.S.-EU Troika consultations on disarmament and nonproliferation (CODUN/CONOP). The discussions covered a wide range of subjects in th [...]
2008-12-02 18:36:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPARM KNNP EUN IR KN SY RS CH MY
08BRUSSELS1873READ-OUT OF U.S.-EU TASK FORCE MEETING, DECEMBER 8,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The U.S.-EU Task Force covered a range of top priority political, economic, and other bilateral issues during a December 8 meeting in Brussels. The U.S. team was led by EUR/PDAS Marcie Ries and USEU Charge Christopher Murray, and included NSC Director for Europe Kristina Kvien a [...]
2008-12-12 10:31:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON ETRD EUN
08BRUSSELS1886AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL WITH BELGIAN FOREIGN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Belgium's Foreign Minister is still seeking participation by other European countries in providing a bridging military force for Eastern Congo. He views Congo as a failed state with the potential to be come another Somalia and believes failed states will be the biggest challen [...]
2008-12-14 07:21:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL EAIR BE XF
08BRUSSELS1907RWE PROPOSES TWO NEW APPROACHES TO GET NABUCCO
[...] (SBU) In a December 9 meeting with Econ Officers, an official from German RWE raised two new approaches RWE is pursuing to advance the Nabucco gas pipeline project. The first approach he outlined would be for RWE and Austrian OMV to form a "Caspian Energy Corporation" to negotiate directly w [...]
2008-12-16 15:06:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET EUN
08BRUSSELS1910(C) IRAN: EU TO CONSIDER MORE DESIGNATIONS ON
[...] (S) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: The French Presidency will convene a meeting of capital-based experts in Brussels on December 17 to evaluate names of Iranian individuals and entities for possible designation by the EU under its Common Policy on Restrictive Measures Against Iran (insert ref number). [...]
2008-12-16 15:57:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNPREL ETTC EFIN KNNP ENRG MNUC PINR EUN IR
08BRUSSELS214IRAN: EU AGREES TO EXPAND ASSET FREEZE AND TRAVEL
[...] (C/NF) At a February 6 meeting in Brussels, an EU working party prepared a list of 19 entities and 15 individuals to be subject to travel bans and asset freezes under the EU's Common Policy on Restrictive Measures Against Iran (2007/140/CFSP). According to a Council Secretariat contact, EU c [...]
2008-02-07 18:06:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL ETTC KNNP PHUM IR EUN
08BRUSSELS264IRANIAN LEADER'S BAGHDAD VISIT PLANS PROMPTS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-15 12:53:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL BE IZ
08BRUSSELS284US/EU ENERGY SECURITY DISCUSSIONS
[...] (U) Summary. Under Secretary for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs Reuben Jeffery and Special Envoy Gray learned during February 12 meetings with EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes, Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs, CFSP High Representative Javier Solana, and industry reps [...]
2008-02-21 06:30:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET ETRD EU
08BRUSSELS314OMV ARGUES FOR ACCESS TO IRANIAN GAS FOR NABUCCO
[...] (C) Summary. In a February 21 meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew Bryza and Econ Officer, OMV CEO Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer argued that the Nabucco project is at a critical stage, with his most important concern being gas supplies. Ruttenstorfer la [...]
2008-02-29 10:56:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET ETRD EU RS IR
08BRUSSELS356U.S.-EU TROIKA DISCUSSIONS ON EAST ASIA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Glyn Davies led the U.S. side in the East Asia session of the U.S.-EU COASI Troika meetings on February 20. The EU side was led by Ambassador Janez Premoze, Director for Asia in the Slovenian MFA, [...]
2008-03-07 14:21:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EUN CH KN KS BM XB
08BRUSSELS382U.S. COORDINATOR FOR COUNTER-NARCOTICS AND RULE OF
[...] (C) U.S. Coordinator for Counter-Narcotics and Rule of Law in Afghanistan, Ambassador Thomas A. Schweich, briefed Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR),General Bantz J. Craddock March 6 on the drug situation in Afghanistan. Schweich noted increased correlation between insecurity and poppy [...]
2008-03-11 18:11:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALKCRM PGOV PREL SNAR EU
08BRUSSELS444YVES LETERME FORMS NEW BELGIAN GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Yves Leterme assumed office as Belgian Prime Minister March 22 amidst speculation about how long his government will last and how contentious will be the next wave of institutional reform talks. Leterme's Flemish nationalist election partner (NV.A) has given him until mid-July t [...]
2008-03-25 16:57:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BE
08BRUSSELS467BELGIUM ARTICULATES ITS POSITIONS GOING INTO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a tour d'horizon on issues to be discussed at the Bucharest summit, Belgium's Political Director for Multilateral Affairs told PolCouns on March 27 that: (1) CFE must survive; Belgium (GOB) welcomed Acting U/S Fried's continued openness in dealing with Russia on its concerns [...]
2008-03-28 16:31:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL NATO MARR KFE RS GG MD BE
08BRUSSELS500IRAN: EU UNITY UNWINDS IN TEHRAN AND BRUSSELS
[...] (S/NF) Summary: EU experts have begun to transpose UNSCR 1803 into EU policy guidance and regulation for adoption at the April 28-29 Foreign Ministers' meeting (GAERC). However, French and British Permreps may prefer to delay EU follow-up action on UNSCR 1803 for several weeks in the hopes th [...]
2008-04-04 10:58:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNPREL ETTC KNNP ETRD ENRG IR EUN
08BRUSSELS580EU: PM MALIKI MEETS WITH EU LEADERS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki and his delegation met with European Union leaders in Brussels on Wednesday, April 16. Both European Commission President Barroso and Council HiRep Solana, in separate meetings, highlighted the need for: Iraqi national reconciliation, provincial electio [...]
2008-04-17 15:31:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG EAID PGOV IZ EUN
08BRUSSELS690EMBASSY BRUSSELS OUTREACH TO DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS
[...] (U) Over the past year, the Embassy has promoted the President's Freedom Agenda in numerous ways. Post regularly works with the Belgian government to support democracy-promotion initiatives, for example, the transnational network to advance the rights of women from Belgium, Morocco, Turkey a [...]
2008-05-08 13:18:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL BE
08BRUSSELS700U/S FRIED URGES EU TO SUPPORT KOSOVO, GEORGIA
[...] (C) Summary: Acting U/S Fried urged PSC Ambassadors May 7 to resist Russian pressure and continue integrating Kosovo and Georgia into the Euro-Atlantic sphere. He criticized UNMIK's slow transition of authority to EULEX in Kosovo, and emphasized that discussions between the Serbian government [...]
2008-05-09 14:30:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETTC KNNP EFIN BO GG RS IR EUN
08BRUSSELS704YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE MAY 13 TRANSATLANTIC
[...] The U.S. Mission to the European Union and I welcome you to Brussels for the May 13 meeting of the Transatlantic Economic Council. This meeting will help realize President Bush and Chancellor Merkel's aspiration for greater transatlantic economic integration, but much will depend on the app [...]
2008-05-09 15:39:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON EIND EINV EFIN EAGR ENRG WTO EUN
08BRUSSELS729U.S.-EU NONPROLIFERATION AND DISARMAMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-16 09:59:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL EUN PTER KN IR IN CH
08BRUSSELS777PDAS VOLKER DISCUSSES AFGHANISTAN, KOSOVO,
[...] (C) Summary: PDAS Kurt Volker discussed Afghanistan, Kosovo, Georgia, and Iran at a lunch May 19 with Director General for Political and Military Affairs Robert Cooper and other EU officials. Cooper outlined EU priorities for the June 12 Support Conference for Afghanistan, including the need [...]
2008-05-23 12:49:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PGOV NATO BO EUN GG IR MARR MOPS
08BRUSSELS829IAEA/IRAN - BELGIUM WILL JOIN THE EU IN A STRONG
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-02 15:00:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM IR IAEA BE
08BRUSSELS833SUBJECT: EU STRATEGIC ENERGY ISSUES: LOOKING
[...] (C) Summary. In meetings with visiting EEB Deputy Assistant Secretary Douglas Hengel, EU officials said that they were committed to diversifying their sources and routes for gas into the EU but agreed that the EU,s professed aim to speak with one voice on external policy had not yet been a su [...]
2008-06-03 05:38:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET EUN EINV
08BRUSSELS863IRAN: FURTHER JAPANESE VIEWS ON P5+1 AND ROME
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-06 15:11:00USEU BrusselsSECRETKNNP MNUC IR PARM PREL ENRG JP EUN
08BRUSSELS870(S//NF) IRAN/TERRORISM: EU LIKELY TO REMOVE MEK
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: Triggered by a recent UK court decision, the EU is debating whether to remove the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK, also included on the U.S. list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations) from the EU's terrorist designation list as early as the end of June. Delisting cou [...]
2008-06-09 14:43:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREF PINR ETTC EFIN KTFN IR IZ EUN UK
08BRUSSELS894IRAN: EU EXPLAINS 1803 NEXT STEPS TO A/S O,BRIEN,
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY: U.S. Treasury Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Patrick O'Brien met senior EU and Member State representatives on May 14 and 15 to stress the importance of EU action on sanctions against Iran. EU interlocutors explained the current EU implementation status for UNS [...]
2008-06-12 15:16:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNEFIN ETTC ETRD KTFN PREL PARM PINR PTER KNNP
08BRUSSELS924STATUS ON EU SANCTIONS ON IRAN
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY:Our diplomatic and political efforts to speed up European implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) and related financial sanctions appear to be gaining traction following the President,s trip to European capitals and a trip by the European Union,s High Repr [...]
2008-06-17 16:49:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNEFIN ETTC ETRD KTFN PREL PARM PINR PTER KNNP
08BRUSSELS928EU READOUT OF SOLANA VISIT TO TEHRAN
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY. On June 17, EU Council contact characterized HiRep Solana's June 14 meetings in Tehran as "better than expected." FM Motaki insisted on linking Iran's response to the P5 1 incentives package to a P5 1 response to Iran's proposals, but Jalili said Iran would "carefully study" [...]
2008-06-18 13:50:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PARM EFIN PTER KNNP ETTC ETRD KTFN AORC
08BRUSSELS943GETTING THE MOST OUT OF FOREIGN POLICY COOPERATION
[...] (C) Summary: The EU's Common and Foreign Security Policy (CFSP) increasingly drives Europe's foreign policy agenda. Practically, the monthly GAERC meetings set the timetable for foreign policy decision-making; theologically, "EU unity" is a compelling political message that no member state [...]
2008-06-20 08:56:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL EUN CFSP PGOV BE
08BRUSSELS952EU WORKING ON A GAS TRANSIT DEAL WITH TURKEY
[...] (C) Summary. After working level discussions with Turkey last week, the EU Commission is optimistic they may be nearing an agreement with Turkey on gas transit. Turkey appears willing to drop its hold-up tactics, allow direct contracting between gas consumers and gas suppliers, will require [...]
2008-06-24 07:45:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET EU
08BRUSSELS955SYRIA AND IRAN: UNVIE AMBASSADOR SCHULTE AND
[...] (C) During a June 13 visit to Brussels, U.S. Mission to the IAEA Ambassador Gregory Schulte met with EU Council Secretariat Director General Robert Cooper to discuss nuclear non-proliferation efforts vis a vis Iran and Syria. Schulte obtained Cooper's assurance that the EU would take formal a [...]
2008-06-24 11:28:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL ECON EFIN KTFN MNUC KNNP PARM IR SY EUN
08BRUSSELS962DIRECTOR WALTERS DISCUSSES DRUG FLOWS AND
[...] (C) During his recent visit to Brussels, the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP),John Walters, discussed a wide range of drug issues with European Union (EU) counterparts and media. He briefed EU officials and journalists on U.S. domestic counter-drug e [...]
2008-06-25 12:58:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIALOVIP KCRM PREL SNAR PTER EUM BE CO MX
08BUCHAREST100ROMANIA ON BOARD WITH LEBANON DEMARCHE; ON SYRIA
[...] (C) POLOFF delivered ref b demarche (and note verbale) on February 6 to MFA Director for Middle East and Africa Mihail Dobre. Dobre said Romania was "on board" with the U.S. points in support of Lebanon. He added that although it was too early to give a figure for Romania's financial support [...]
2008-02-07 14:40:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM EFIN EINV LE SY RO
08BUCHAREST216ROMANIA STEADFAST ON ENERGY SECURITY, BUT WARY OF BEING ISOLATED
[...] (C) With concerns growing that it is being out-maneuvered, the Government of Romania (GOR) has stepped up its energy diplomacy over recent weeks in an effort to parry perceived advances for Russia's "South Stream" natural gas pipeline project. While neighboring countries rushed to conclude agreemen [...]
2008-03-17 05:36:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALENRG EINV ECON PREL PGOV RO
08BUCHAREST578 ROMANIA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IRANIAN ENTITIES DESIGNATED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-22 09:52:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ENRG KNNP EFIN PARM IR ECON RO
08BUCHAREST583ROMANIA AGREES: NEED CONCRETE ACTIONS FROM SARG
[...] (C) Summary: MFA Middle East Director Dobre said that Romania's policy towards Syria is based on the expectation for concrete actions and accomplishments before political concessions can be offered. End Summary. 2. (C) POLOFF delivered reftel demarche on July 24, to MFA Director for Middl [...]
2008-07-24 15:49:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY LE RO
08BUCHAREST675 ROMANIA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON ADDITIONAL DESIGNATED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-26 13:04:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETRD ENRG ECON RO
08BUCHAREST687BASESCU TELLS SEN. LUGAR ROMANIA FACING HARD
[...] (C) President Traian Basescu told Senator Richard Lugar on August 27 that he fears that Russian recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, coming in the wake of U.S./European recognition of Kosovo, has begun a process which threatens to unravel the existing international legal architecture and [...]
2008-08-29 08:26:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ENRG ECON MD GG RS RO
08BUCHAREST754ROMANIA: NABUCCO IS BEST, LNG IS GOOD, BUT SOUTH
[...] (C) Summary. Visiting U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Director Larry Walther and Director for European and Eurasian Affairs Dan Stein heard a strong message of Romanian support for the Nabucco pipeline project in separate meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Ministr [...]
2008-09-23 14:11:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET PGOV PREL RO
08BUCHAREST832PRESIDENT BASESCU VISITS DAMASCUS TO PROMOTE
[...] (SBU) POLOFF met with MFA Middle East Director Mihai Dobre on October 23 to obtain a readout from President Basescu's two-day trip to Syria (10/20-21). Dobre noted that Basescu was invited by President Bashar al-Assad to begin the process of renewing Romanian-Syrian commercial ties that had [...]
2008-10-28 13:57:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPREL SY XF RO
08BUCHAREST867ROMANIA: DEMARCHE ON FATF STATEMENTS AND IRAN
[...] (SBU) EconCouns delivered reftel demarche on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) statements on Iran to Cristina Mezdrea and Laura Gradinaru of the Office for Implementation of International Sanctions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on November 3, and subsequently to Adrian Cosmescu, D [...]
2008-11-10 14:51:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL EFIN KNNP RO
08BUCHAREST905 ROMANIA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON REVOCATION OF IRAN'S
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-20 11:47:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PARM PREL KNNP ECON RO
08BUCHAREST927AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL MEETING WITH PRESIDENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Prior to being awarded the highest honor Romania bestows on civilians, the Star of Romania Grand Cross on November 25, 2008, the Ambassador and President Basescu met for 45-minutes to discuss procurement of F-16s, development of the Constanta port for commercial as well as naval [...]
2008-11-26 10:01:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR SOCI RO
08BUDAPEST1004HUNGARIAN INTEREST TO SUPPORT NORWAY-IAEA SAFETY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-17 08:56:00Embassy BudapestSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL MNUC KNNP IR HU
08BUDAPEST1035HUNGARY NOT INVITED TO IRAN'S UPCOMING NUCLEAR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-31 15:52:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC MNUC TRGY IR HU
08BUDAPEST1050HUNGARIAN SUPPORT FOR NORWAY-IAEA SAFETY TRAINING
[...] (S) In a follow-up to Hungary's initial response reported in ref C, Dr Kristof Horvath, Head of the Hungarian Atomic Energy Agency's (HAEA) Department of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials, told PolOff on November 3 that Hungary, in principle, is prepared to support the Norwegian sponsored trai [...]
2008-11-04 14:05:00Embassy BudapestSECRETPARM PREL MNUC KNNP TRGY IR HU
08BUDAPEST1058SPECIAL ENVOY GRAY TALKS PIPELINES, CLIMATE POLICY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During his two-day trip to Budapest to take part in an energy conference, Special Envoy Gray held a series of meetings with regional energy officials and experts. These conversations revealed that despite recent Russian diplomatic and financial setbacks, Gazprom and its partner [...]
2008-11-06 12:49:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET PGOV SENV KGHG HU
08BUDAPEST1095TERRORISM FINANCE: DELIVERY OF GULF-BASED AL-QAIDA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-17 17:13:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL HU
08BUDAPEST1099DEMARCHE DELIVERED: LEVERAGING FATF STATEMENT ON
[...] (SBU) Embassy delivered ref a demarche to Ministry of Finance Department of International Relations Head of Unit Dr. Krisztina Kovacs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs European Legal Department Head of Unit Szilvia Balasz. Both ministries were aware of the FATF guidance, and noted the recent EU [...]
2008-11-18 10:11:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL EFIN KNNP HU
08BUDAPEST1149INL A/S JOHNSON DISCUSSES AFGHAN AND HUNGARIAN
[...] (C) Summary: INL A/S David Johnson stopped in Budapest October 27, on the tail end of a trip to Afghanistan and the Balkans. He spoke at INL,s Budapest International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA),met with Hungarian MFA officials to discuss Afghanistan counter-narcotics (CN) issues, and atte [...]
2008-12-01 13:44:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALSNAR PREL PGOV HU
08BUDAPEST1188GOH FINALIZING PLANS FOR NABUCCO SUMMIT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: GoH continues to make progress, mainly due to the efforts of its Special Ambassador for the Nabucco project, Mihaly Bayer, in organizing the Nabucco Summit it will host in January. Bayer has already secured numerous high-profile commitments to attend the Summit, but several imp [...]
2008-12-15 10:51:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET PGOV HU
08BUDAPEST225TRYING TO HEAD NORTH: NEGOTIATING THE POST-SOUTH
[...] (C) We are bracing ourselves for another rough patch with the GoH in the aftermath of Prime Minister Gyurcsany's latest trip to Moscow. ACTIONS AND REACTIONS 2. (C) Having secured the EU's acquiescence with Commissioner Piebalgs' tepid public statement of "understanding," the GoH will [...]
2008-02-29 16:00:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG PGOV KDEM HU
08BUDAPEST258HUNGARIAN COMMENTS ON EU'S MARCH 10-11 FOREIGN
[...] MFA EU External Relations and Crisis Situations Section Chief Andras Dekany discussed reftel agenda items with PolOff on March 7. Dekany provided the following comments by agenda item: Western Balkans: - Kosovo: Good news that the government in Pristina has shown "sufficient maturity" in [...]
2008-03-10 13:07:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV HU
08BUDAPEST345U.S.-RUSSIA MISSILE DEFENSE NEGOTIATIONS IN
[...] (S) SUMMARY: In the fourth round of expert-level meetings in Budapest December 13, U.S. and Russian delegations, led by Acting Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security John Rood and Deputy Foreign Minister Kislyak, continued to discuss U.S. plans to place a missile [...]
2008-04-02 12:02:00Embassy BudapestSECRETPREL MARR PARM MASS PAO KNNP NATO EU EZ PL
08BUDAPEST429HUNGARIAN COMMENTS ON APRIL 28-29 FOREIGN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-28 09:31:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV HU
08BUDAPEST492NABUCCO: PARTNER NATIONS LOSING PATIENCE WITH ONE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A gathering of Nabucco Consortium member countries, together with potential supplier states Azerbaijan and Iraq, at an Ambassador-hosted luncheon on May 9, revealed continuing concern on old themes: the ability of Caspian nations to supply gas; Turkey's intentions, whether transit [...]
2008-05-19 14:22:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON HU
08BUDAPEST513HUNGARIAN COMMENTS ON THE MAY 26-27 FOREIGN
[...] (U) See guidance request at paragraph three. 2. (C) MFA EU External Relations Section Chief, Andras Dekany, discussed reftel agenda with PolOff on the upcoming GAERC meeting May 26-27, and provided the following comments: - Belarus and Iran: they will not be discussion topics. - Ira [...]
2008-05-23 14:56:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV HU
08BUDAPEST737HUNGARY RECEIVES NON-PAPER ON ADDITIONAL IRANIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-24 14:23:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM IR HU
08BUDAPEST772GENERAL GUIDANCE ON IRAN PARTICIPATION IN
[...] (S) Ref talking points were delivered on August 1 to Dr. Bernadett Kollar, Department of International Organizations at the GoH Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kollar had no immediate response other than she understood entirely the need to deny a venue for Iran's continued overt and covert weapo [...]
2008-08-01 15:21:00Embassy BudapestSECRETPARM PREL HU
08BUDAPEST848HUNGARY - DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-27 12:54:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN
08BUDAPEST854DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HUNGARY SUPPORTIVE OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-29 10:36:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM TRGY ENRG EMIN ETTC IR HU
08BUDAPEST888HUNGARIAN COMMENTS ON UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD
[...] (C) MFA UN International Organization Department Desk Officer Krisztina Kovacs discussed Reftel with PolOff on September 4. Kovacs expressed Hungary's general support for the U.S. agenda and said that Hungary expects to be more actively engaged during the 2008 session. This increased involve [...]
2008-09-08 09:56:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN HU
08BUDAPEST995HUNGARIAN COMMENTS ON IMPLEMENTING UN SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-10 12:39:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM MNUC KNNP HU IR
08BUENOSAIRES1051A/S SHANNON ENGAGES WITH GOA OFFICIALS AT U.S.-ARGENTINE
[...] (SBU) Summary: In connection with the July 10-11 bilateral consultations with the GOA, A/S Shannon used a lunch, dinner and an unscheduled meeting with FM Taiana to raise regional and global issues with GOA officials. At lunch, the GOA expressed frustration with the Doha Development Round but [...]
2008-07-31 12:22:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON ETRD PTER BO CO PY MX IR UY AR
08BUENOSAIRES1055U.S.-Argentine Bilateral Consultations Promote S&T,
[...] (SBU) USG-GOA bilateral consultations took place on July 10-11 and covered a range of topics including bilateral relations, human rights, science and technology, education and culture, cooperation on global issues, regional economic issues, and issues of hemispheric interest. Four non-binding [...]
2008-07-31 15:29:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM SENV MARR TSPA SCUL ECON AR
08BUENOSAIRES1068A/S SHANNON ENGAGES WITH GOA OFFICIALS AT U.S.-ARGENTINE
[...] (SBU) Summary: In connection with the July 10-11 bilateral consultations with the GOA, A/S Shannon used a lunch, dinner and an unscheduled meeting with FM Taiana to raise regional and global issues with GOA officials. At lunch, the GOA expressed frustration with the Doha Development Round but [...]
2008-08-04 09:47:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON ETRD PTER PINR BO CO PY MX IR UY AR
08BUENOSAIRES1166ARGENTINE PRESIDENT HELPS BROKER CHAVEZ MEETING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Argentine President Cristina Kirchner (CFK) and her Ambassador to Washington, Hector Timerman, appear to have played a role in setting up Hugo Chavez's August 13 meeting in Caracas with Jewish leaders, as confirmed by Timerman's participation in the meeting. CFK's involvement a [...]
2008-08-19 14:49:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KIRF VE AR BZ
08BUENOSAIRES1205ARGENTINA: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL PETERSON
[...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. ------------ Introduction ------------ 2. (SBU) On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your September 3-6 visit to Argentina. The agricultural and political situation in Argentina has chang [...]
2008-08-28 15:28:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP CODEL EAGR ECON PREL BEXP AR
08BUENOSAIRES1234ARGENTINA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON DESIGNATION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-04 19:44:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KNNP MNUC PARM PREL AR
08BUENOSAIRES1249ARGENTINA WELCOMES DIALOGUE ON PRIORITIES FOR UNGA
[...] (SBU) Poloff raised ref A points with Minister Silvia Fernandez, Director for the Argentine MFA's Office of Human Rights on September 5. No-action motions ----------------- Poloff thanked the GOA for voting against all no-action motions and voting for country-specific resolutions against [...]
2008-09-05 21:14:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UN AR
08BUENOSAIRES1264Argentina: Rising Trade with Iran Prompts Jewish Community
[...] (SBU) Bilateral trade between Argentina and Iran has grown rapidly in 2008, increasing to US$ 483 million in the first half of 2008 from under US$ 5 million in the first half of 2007, driven mainly by Argentine agricultural exports. Paradoxically, the increase in bilateral trade follows Argent [...]
2008-09-10 19:18:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON PTER PREL AR IR
08BUENOSAIRES1285Argentina: No Movement on Bilat Trade Issues, or Doha
[...] (SBU) In a September 4 meeting with visiting Codel, Argentine Foreign Minister Taiana and other Foreign Ministry officials protested the lack of U.S. market access for Argentine lemons and beef, but had no response to Codel requests for Argentina to allow imports of U.S. beef and poultry. Code [...]
2008-09-15 19:15:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD WTRO ECON EAGR PREL PTER AR BL IR
08BUENOSAIRES1333ARGENTINA: PRESIDENT'S TOUGH UNGA SPEECH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Argentine President Fernandez de Kirchner used her September 23 speech to the UNGA to appeal to a number of domestic constituencies, encapsulating a number of Kirchner governance themes and putting them in the context of a multilateralist, anti-neo-liberal framework. The speech, [...]
2008-09-24 22:53:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PHUM PREL PTER IR AR
08BUENOSAIRES1420ARGENTINA: AMIA PROSECUTOR DESCRIBES IMPENDING
[...] (C) Summary: Alberto Nisman, Argentina's Special Prosecutor to investigate the 1994 terrorist attack against the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA),called on the Ambassador October 14, 2008 to provide advance notice of what he said would be the first civil action to be advanced again [...]
2008-10-15 22:53:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPTER KJUS PGOV PREL EFIN IR AR
08BUENOSAIRES1449ARGENTINA WELCOMES AMBASSADOR SCHULTE'S
[...] (SBU) Summary: Argentine Vice Foreign Minister Victorio Taccetti welcomed Ambassador Schulte's October 16 consultations in Argentina, confirming Argentina's predisposition to cooperate with the U.S. internationally and at the IAEA. In the meeting with VFM Taccetti and at a lunch hosted by the [...]
2008-10-22 20:11:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP IAEA ENRG TRGY PREL AR
08BUENOSAIRES1456ARGENTINA: PRESIDENT'S TOUGH UNGA SPEECH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Argentine President Fernandez de Kirchner used her September 23 speech to the UNGA to appeal to a number of domestic constituencies, encapsulating a number of Kirchner governance themes and putting them in the context of a multilateralist, anti-neo-liberal framework. The speech, [...]
2008-10-23 18:30:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PHUM PREL PTER IR AR
08BUENOSAIRES1461ARGENTINA RECEIVES IRAN'S NOTIFICATION THAT IT WILL NOT
[...] (U) The Argentine Foreign Ministry received October 22 Iran's formal rejection of its extradition requests for eight Iranian individuals, including ex-President Hashemi Rafsanjani, wanted for trial in connection with the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires that kill [...]
2008-10-24 12:29:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PHUM PGOV ASEC IR AR
08BUENOSAIRES1543ARGENTINE SUPPORT FOR OCTOBER 2008 FATF STATEMENTS
[...] (C) EconOff delivered reftel demarche November 7, 2008, to GoA National Coordinator for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance Alejandro Strega. Strega, who reports to Argentina's Minister of Justice Anibal Fernandez, is Argentina's representative to the Financial Action Task For [...]
2008-11-07 21:00:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALKTFN EFIN PTER PREL PARM MNUC KNNP AR
08BUENOSAIRES1551ARGENTINA WEIGHS IN WITH URUGUAY AND BRAZIL ON
[...] (C) Poloff raised ref A points with Counselor Silvia Cao, of the Argentine MFA's Office of Human Rights on November 10. Cao indicated that she would pass to her superiors our request to weigh in with GRULAC members on the no-action motions as well as the underlying resolutions condemning the [...]
2008-11-13 12:59:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM AR BZ UY CO
08BUENOSAIRES1572POST FOLLOW-UP ON ARGENTINE SUPPORT FOR OCTOBER
[...] (C) Following on Post's November 7 delivery of Ref A demarche to Alejandro Strega, the GoA's National Coordinator for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance (Ref B),EconOff delivered same message on November 14 to Zenon Biagosch, Vice Superintendent of Financial Institutions at t [...]
2008-11-18 15:26:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALKTFN EFIN PTER PREL PARM MNUC KNNP AR
08BUENOSAIRES1651ARGENTINA: JEWISH COMMUNITY LEADERS TELL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Leaders of the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association (AMIA) told the Ambassador November 28 that they are satisfied with prosecutor Alberto Nisman's work in going after the Iranian authors and perpetrators of the 1994 AMIA bombing that killed 85 persons, but they believe he now ne [...]
2008-12-03 18:58:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL ASEC SNAR SCUL AR
08BUENOSAIRES1676ARGENTINA: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL MEEKS
[...] (SBU) Introduction: On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your visit to Argentina December 16-18. With the administration of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, we are looking to build on a strong and positive bilateral relationship. We are working together in significant [...]
2008-12-10 17:14:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP CODEL ECON PREL BEXP AR
08BUENOSAIRES1724ARGENTINE PROSECUTOR ON AMIA BOMBING DEVELOPMENT
[...] (U) As anticipated in ref A, Argentine Special Prosecutor Alberto Nisman on December 16 ordered the attachment of real estate property in Buenos Aires allegedly belonging to former Iranian Embassy Cultural Attache in Argentina Mohsen Rabbani, one of six Iranian suspects sought by Interpol at Ar [...]
2008-12-19 20:21:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL ASEC SNAR SCUL IR AR
08BUENOSAIRES176ARGENTINA: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL ENGEL
[...] (SBU) Introduction: On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your visit to Argentina February 20-23. The Government of Argentina is billing your visit as a major indicator of U.S. goodwill, firming up the recent "rapprochement" that ended seven weeks of discord. With the new admin [...]
2008-02-14 16:27:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM PTER SNAR ECON EFIN BEXP AR
08BUENOSAIRES225 ARGENTINE PRESIDENT KIRCHNER ENGAGES CONSTRUCTIVELY WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary and introduction: Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK) engaged enthusiastically for an hour in her office February 21 with visiting U.S. Congressional delegation headed by Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY),chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Western Hem [...]
2008-02-25 13:16:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OREP PTER KIRF PHUM KV IR VZ AR
08BUENOSAIRES226ARGENTINE FM TAIANA MEETS WITH CODEL ENGEL
[...] (SBU) Summary and introduction: Codel Engel enjoyed a warm meeting with Argentine FM Taiana on February 21. Meeting participants discussed Argentina's economic recovery and political progress, the bilateral relationship, and regional and world issues. The codel conveyed concern about Iranian [...]
2008-02-25 15:13:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OREP EFIN KDEM PHUM PBTS KV IR VZ BL AR
08BUENOSAIRES235ARGENTINA: GETTING PAST SQUARE ONE WITH THE
[...] (C) Summary: With a seven-week period of bilateral estrangement in our rear-view window, we have an opportunity -- again -- to build a more constructive relationship with Argentina. The warming trend in the bilateral relationship continues. President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and her governmen [...]
2008-02-26 12:20:00Embassy Buenos AiresSECRETPREL CJAN KJUS EFIN SNAR MASS VZ AR
08BUENOSAIRES244ARGENTINE CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP MEETS WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary and introduction: Codel Engel had a warm and productive meeting with Argentine Vice President (and Senate President) Cobos and other congressional leaders. They discussed Iran, energy, Argentina's economic recovery, the environment, and the positive feelings following their meeti [...]
2008-02-27 16:21:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OREP ECON IR AR
08BUENOSAIRES246CODEL ENGEL VISITS AMIA AND DISCUSSES CONCERN OVER
[...] (SBU) Summary. On February 22, Ambassador Wayne and a visiting U.S. Congressional delegation headed by Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY) met with the political leadership of the Argentine Jewish community (DAIA) and the President of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA). During the [...]
2008-02-27 18:23:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PGOV KJUS AR FBI
08BUENOSAIRES268ARGENTINA ON IRAN'S IAEA NONCOMPLIANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-03 18:27:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM PREL IAEA IR AR
08BUENOSAIRES318ARGENTINA: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL SHELBY
[...] (SBU) On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your March 23-26 visit to Argentina. We are looking to build on an already strong and positive bilateral relationship with the three-month-old administration of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. Current significant areas of mut [...]
2008-03-13 11:35:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM PTER SNAR ECON EFIN BEXP AR
08BUENOSAIRES358ARGENTINA COMMEMORATES 1992 ISRAEL EMBASSY BOMBING
[...] (SBU) On March 17, the GOA and the Israeli government held a ceremony commemorating the 16th anniversary of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires. During the event, Minister of Justice Anibal Fernandez gave a candid and critical assessment of the GOA's investigation into the [...]
2008-03-20 08:24:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALKJUS PGOV PREL PTER AR FBI IS
08BUENOSAIRES367ARGENTINA: FBI'S AD FUENTES DISCUSSES COOPERATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: During his March 5-6 visit to Argentina, FBI Assistant Director Tom Fuentes met with senior officials of the Argentine government, the Argentine Jewish community, the Province of Cordoba, and the city of Buenos Aires to discuss ongoing U.S.-Argentine security cooperation. Those [...]
2008-03-20 16:50:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV KJUS SNAR KCRM ASEC AR FBI
08BUENOSAIRES373MEDIA REACTION; IRAQ AND THE US FINANCIAL CRISIS; THE IRAQ
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend papers carry opinion pieces and editorials linked to the relationship between the Iraq war and the current US financial crisis; press freedom in Cuba; and the FARC, negotiations for hostage release and drug trafficking. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Iraq [...]
2008-03-25 18:36:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL
08BUENOSAIRES425CODEL Shelby discusses bilateral relationship, TIP, and
[...] (SBU) During a March 25 meeting with Justice Minister Anibal Fernandez, a delegation of four U.S. Senators and one Representative, led by Senator Shelby (R-AL),noted U.S. Congressional interest in Argentina's efforts to combat terrorism, terrorism financing, and money laundering, particularly [...]
2008-04-04 19:14:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV GTIP PTER KTFN ECON OREP AR
08BUENOSAIRES441ARGENTINA: SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON'S APRIL 10-11 VISIT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-08 23:10:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALAR ECON EFIN PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SNAR
08BUENOSAIRES466ARGENTINA: SCENESETTER FOR THE U.S. DELEGATION TO
[...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. ------------ Introduction ------------ 2. (SBU) Embassy Buenos Aires warmly welcomes the U.S. delegation to the Joint Standing Committee on Nuclear Energy Cooperation (JSCNEC),hosted this year by the G [...]
2008-04-10 19:20:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP IR AR
08BUENOSAIRES494ARGENTINA: AMIA ELECTIONS -- ORTHODOX BLOC WINS PLURALITY
[...] (U) The Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA),held internal elections April 13. The Orthodox bloc, led by Rabbi Samuel Levin, won a plurality of votes in internal elections with 37.7% votes. AMIA, Argentina's most important and representative Jewish organization, suffered a 1994 terror [...]
2008-04-16 23:33:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PGOV KJUS AR
08BUENOSAIRES496ARGENTINE GOVERNMENT TAKEN BY SURPRISE AS CHAVEZ
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The Government of Venezuela's (GOV) announcement that it would nationalize Venezuela's largest steelmaker, Ternium Sidor, majority-owned by Argentine interests, has rattled local markets and complicated the relationship between Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (C [...]
2008-04-17 17:24:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EIND ETRD AR VE BR MX
08BUENOSAIRES589ARGENTINA: A/S SHANNON MEETS WITH FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (SBU) Summary: April 11 A/S Shannon and Ambassador Wayne agreed with Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana and his team to revive and modify a mechanism for bilateral dialogue. The approved concept sets out two additional bilateral meetings under the 1997 "Framework of Understanding between [...]
2008-05-06 15:35:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM EINV PTER TSPL ETRD SNAR SCUL
08BUENOSAIRES62ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (OSAC) CRIME AND
[...] (SBU) OVERALL CRIME AND SAFETY: Traffic accidents are still the primary threat to life and limb in Argentina, especially in Buenos Aires. Pedestrians should be vigilant when crossing streets and remember to look both directions, even if the street is designated one way. Traffic laws are ro [...]
2008-01-16 17:47:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC AR
08BUENOSAIRES632MEDIA REACTION; US ELECTION CAMPAIGN; UN ANTITERRORIST
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend newspapers carry international editorials on presidential candidate Barack Obama's chances of winning US presidential elections; the progress made under the UN's antiterrorist strategy; the chaotic situation in Lebanon; and the referendum in Bolivia. 2. OPINION P [...]
2008-05-12 19:05:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL
08BUENOSAIRES661MEDIA REACTION; WALL STREET ON ARGENTINA; BOLIVIA; BARACK
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's leading international stories are related to Wall Street forecasts for Argentina's growth rate; latest developments in Bolivia; and Barack Obama's rebuff to US President Bush. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Wall Street forecasts a sudden brake on Argentine [...]
2008-05-16 21:29:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL
08BUENOSAIRES702ARGENTINA: AMIA PROSECUTOR REQUESTS ARREST OF MENEM AND OTHERS FOR ""LOCAL CONNECTION"" COVER-UP REF: A. 1998 BUENOS AIRES 05826 B. 2004 BUENOSAIRES 2540 C. BUENOS AIRES 646 AND PREVIOUS
[...] (C) Summary: Alberto Nisman, Argentina's Special Prosecutor to investigate the 1994 terrorist attack against the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, has requested the arrest of former President Carlos Menem, former federal judge Juan Galeano, and [...]
2008-05-22 22:53:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV KJUS AR FBI
08BUENOSAIRES708ARGENTINA: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL DODD (BUENOS
[...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. ------------ Introduction ------------ 2. (SBU) On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your May 28-30 visit to Argentina. We are looking to build on an already positive bilateral relationsh [...]
2008-05-23 20:06:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM PTER SNAR ECON EFIN BEXP AR
08BUENOSAIRES717ARGENTINA: AMIA PROSECUTOR EXPLAINS HIS REQUEST
[...] (C) Summary: AMIA Special Prosecutor Alberto Nisman called the Ambassador on May 23 to apologize for not giving the Embassy advance notice of his (ref A) request for the arrest of former President Menem and other GOA officials for their alleged roles in the cover up of the "local connection" [...]
2008-05-27 10:18:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPTER PREL PGOV KJUS AR
08BUENOSAIRES739ARGENTINA'S SPECIAL AMIA PROSECUTOR DEFENDS HIS
[...] (C) Summary: AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman explained to Embassy Officers on May 27 his reasons for requesting the arrests of former President Carlos Menem and other officials (ref B) for their alleged roles in obstructing justice in the investigation of the 1994 terrorist bombing of t [...]
2008-05-29 15:57:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPTER PREL PGOV KJUS AR
08BUENOSAIRES746PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR
[...] (S) Summary. On May 21, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK) received FBI Deputy Director John Pistole. CFK said she is committed to fight terrorism and not to deal with terrorists. She criticized the investigation of the 1994 AMIA attack carried out in the 1990s, altho [...]
2008-05-30 14:44:00Embassy Buenos AiresSECRETPREL PTER KJUS KCRM SNAR AR SMIG KWMN
08BUENOSAIRES759ARGENTINA: FBI'S DEPUTY DIRECTOR PISTOLE DISCUSSES
[...] (SBU) Summary: During his May 21-22 visit to Argentina, FBI Deputy Director John Pistole met with senior officials of the Argentine government, the Argentine Jewish community, and President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (ref A) to discuss U.S.-Argentine security cooperation. Those leaders th [...]
2008-06-03 17:27:00Embassy Buenos AiresSECRETPTER PREL PGOV KJUS SNAR KCRM ASEC AR FBI
08BUENOSAIRES767ARGENTINA: LATEST IAEA REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-03 22:00:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM IR IAEA
08BUENOSAIRES842(C) ARGENTINE FARM CRISIS: "100 DAYS OF
[...] (C) Summary: President Fernandez de Kirchner's June 17 decision to send the polemic grain export fee/tax ("retenciones") issue to congress for debate and vote was met here with guarded optimism and a palpable sense of relief. However, her bellicose speech at the June 18 pro-government rally o [...]
2008-06-20 10:06:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPGOV EAGR ECON ETRD EFIN AR
08BUENOSAIRES990ARGENTINA: SPECIAL ENVOY PAYS HOMAGE TO AMIA
[...] (SBU) Summary. On July 3, Dr. Gregg Rickman, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, visited the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) headquarters to pay homage to the victims of the 1994 terrorist attack. He then met with the Executive Boards of both the AMIA and the Del [...]
2008-07-18 21:33:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KIRF PTER KJUS FBI AR IR VE
08BUJUMBURA573BURUNDI TO RESPECT DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN
[...] (SBU) In a meeting November 7 with PolOff concerning the designation of the Export Development Bank of Iran (EDBI) and its affiliates under E.O. 13382 with Director General of International Organizations in the Ministry of External Relations Ambassador Adolphe Nahayo. Ambassador Nahayo, said [...]
2008-11-11 11:54:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN IR KNNP MNUC PARM PGOV PINR PREL BY
08BUJUMBURA574GOB WILL CONTINUE UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE SUPPORT
[...] (SBU) In a meeting November 7 with PolOff, Director General of International Organizations in the Ministry of External Relations Adolphe Nahayo confirmed that Burundi will continue to vote against any no-action motions and in favor of resolutions concerning Iran, Burma and the DPRK expected [...]
2008-11-11 11:57:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR BY
08BUJUMBURA585UNGA IRAN RESOLUTION: BURUNDI AGAINST NO-ACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-20 15:02:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UN IR BY
08BUJUMBURA645BURUNDI CONFIRMS NO DEFENSE COOPERATION WITH IRAN
[...] (S) In a December 15 meeting with PolOff, the Director for International Organizations in the Ministry of External Relations, Ambassador Adolphe Nahayo, said that Burundi: - continues to support UNSCRs 1737, 1747, and 1803 concerning Iran's nuclear or delivery system development efforts; [...]
2008-12-16 08:28:00Embassy BujumburaSECRETAF ISN NEA PARM PREL BY
08CAIRO1009FM ABOUL GHEIT, S/I SATTERFIELD DISCUSS LEBANESE
[...] (C) Summary: On the morning of May 11, Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit lamented to Ambassador Satterfield and the Ambassador that the Arab League (AL) would not be united at the May 11 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Cairo to discuss the Lebanese crisis. The Foreign Minister said that although Hizb [...]
2008-05-19 13:26:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PTER LE EG
08CAIRO1067CODEL BAIRD MEETS WITH EGYPTIAN LEADERS ON MARGINS
[...] (C) Summary: Codel Baird discussed Egyptian and regional issues with Egypt's political and business leaders on the margins of the May 18 - 20 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. President Mubarak, Intelligence Chief Omar Soliman, and presidential son Gamal Mubarak focused on [...]
2008-05-27 11:53:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EG
08CAIRO1085EGYPTIAN MFA ASSESSMENT OF THE DOHA AGREEMENT FOR
[...] (C) Egyptian MFA reaction to the May 20 Lebanese National Dialogue agreement in Doha was positive, and our MFA interlocutors praised Qatar,s role. All agreed that the Doha agreement was the best that could have been expected. That said, there are competing internal MFA analyses on what the re [...]
2008-05-28 10:50:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV LE SY EG
08CAIRO1110GAZA BORDER VISIT: GOE BRIEFING AND TOUR
[...] (S) Summary: Senior LAWIO officers guided a GOE-sponsored Congressional staffdel on a tour along the Egypt-Gaza border May 26. In an introductory briefing, LAWIO Chief MG Nagy Kamal told us that the GOE has been making recent progress on discovering and destroying tunnel openings. He said th [...]
2008-06-02 09:55:00Embassy CairoSECRETPARM PREL PTER IS EG
08CAIRO1113AMBASSADOR'S INTRODUCTORY CALL WITH AMRE MOUSSA
[...] (C) The Ambassador and Arab League Secretary General Amre Moussa discussed Iraq, Lebanon, the Israeli-Palestinian situation, and the USG's regional democracy strategy in her May 31 introductory call. Moussa said that the Arab League continues to see "eye to eye" with the USG on the need for a [...]
2008-06-02 10:35:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IZ LE IS EG
08CAIRO1198S/P GORDON MEETS WITH EGYPTIAN MFA TEAM
[...] (S) S/P Director Dr. David Gordon engaged with MFA Chief of Cabinet Wafa Bassim in a wide ranging regional policy discussion June 6. Bassim reiterated the Egyptian view that resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is paramount. The Egyptians are supporting the Lebanese government, asse [...]
2008-06-11 13:39:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL PGOV LE IS SY IZ IR EG
08CAIRO1241S/P DIRECTOR GORDON, MG AL-ASSAR DISCUSS BILATERAL
[...] (C) Summary: In a June 5 discussion, Assistant Minister of Defense for Policy MG Mohammed Al-Assar told S/P Director Gordon that Egypt is a strategic partner for the U.S., and criticized Congress' attempt to condition aid funds as "narrowly focused." Al-Assar claimed that conditionality hamp [...]
2008-06-16 07:25:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL EAID KPAL IR IS EG
08CAIRO1271CODEL RAHALL, DEFENSE MINISTER DISCUSS THE GAZA
[...] (C) Summary: Codel Rahall, comprised of Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV),Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA),Rep. Ray LaHood (R-IL),Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-LA),Rep. John Linder (R-GA) and Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA),met with Defense Minister Tantawi June 1, accompanied by the Ambassador and OMC Chief. Rep. [...]
2008-06-19 11:44:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL MARR IQ IS EG
08CAIRO1276DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CONVEYING THE UPDATED P5+1
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-19 14:58:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM MNUC KNNP IR EG
08CAIRO1416CODEL ACKERMAN MEETINGS WITH MUBARAK, SULEIMAN,
[...] (C) Summary: In separate June 28 meetings with President Hosni Mubarak, EGIS Director Omar Suleiman, and FM Ahmed Aboul Gheit, CODEL Ackerman and the Ambassador discussed Israeli-Palestinian developments (focusing on Egypt's goals for building upon the current "calming period"),Egypt's region [...]
2008-07-07 13:55:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KIRF KISL KPAL EAID ENRG IS
08CAIRO1543MFA CABINET ASSESSES THE EGYPTIAN-SYRIAN
[...] (C) Summary. Egyptian MFA Cabinet advisors told us in separate meetings July 14-20 that the GOE remains frustrated with Syria, with no plans for a high-level bilateral meeting on the horizon. Although there had been talk of a Mubarak-Assad meeting at the Paris summit of European and Mediterr [...]
2008-07-21 06:56:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL PGOV SY EG
08CAIRO1637CODEL KERRY MEETING WITH PRESIDENT MUBARAK
[...] (C) Summary: On July 2, Senator Kerry and the Ambassador discussed regional developments with President Hosni Mubarak, including Zimbabwe, Sudan, Iraq, Iran, and Israel-Palestine. Mubarak said that Egypt was working to find a solution in Sudan, but preferred to do so "quietly." Mubarak warned [...]
2008-07-31 10:08:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAL PHUM AU EG IR IS SU
08CAIRO18EGYPTIAN MFA ON RELATIONS WITH IRAN, LARIJANI VISIT
[...] (C) Summary. The Ali Larijani visit at the turn of the year was the latest in a series of three meetings between GOE and Iranian officials. The media (particularly from Iran) has played up the prospects for improved GOE-GOI relations. However, despite overtures from the Iranian side for great [...]
2008-01-03 14:06:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL PGOV IR SY EG
08CAIRO1876FOREIGN MINISTER ON GEORGIA, IRAQ, AND U.S.
[...] (C) Summary: In an August 24 meeting, Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit told the Ambassador he had not yet read the report and recommendations of an MFA team that recently traveled to Baghdad to assess security conditions in preparation for the potential return of an Egyptian ambassador. He [...]
2008-08-25 13:04:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID KIRF RU GG IZ EG
08CAIRO190EGYPT: SECRETARY BODMAN DISCUSSES CIVILIAN NUCLEAR
[...] (C) Summary: During his January 23 visit to Cairo, Secretary of Energy Bodman reinforced to official and SIPDIS commercial audiences the need to pursue energy security through diversity, increase electricity supply to fuel global economic growth, and invest in increased efficiency and rene [...]
2008-02-04 15:42:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALENRG EWWT SENV EG
08CAIRO1933MUBARAK-BARAK DISCUSSIONS FOCUS ON FINAL STATUS
[...] (C) Presidential Advisor Soliman Awad briefed the Ambassador August 27 on President Mubarak's August 23 discussions with visiting Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Awad described Barak's visit as "fruitful," focusing on two main issues: Gaza, and Israeli-Palestinian final status discussio [...]
2008-09-01 15:52:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO1940ARAB LEAGUE AND EGYPTIAN MFA ON IRAQ, LEBANON, AND
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-02 14:23:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAL IS IZ SU EG
08CAIRO202MFA ON LEBANON SUPPORT, IRAN RELATIONS
[...] (C) We delivered demarche on Lebanon (reftel a) and note verbale to MFA Cabinet advisors Hossam Zaki and Nazih Neggary on January 4. They told us the GOE fully supports Lebanon and an immediate presidential election. They said that the GOE agrees that the tribunal needs to be supported, and t [...]
2008-02-05 14:20:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV PREL PHUM EFIN EINV SY LE IR EG
08CAIRO2141FM ABOUL GHEIT VISITS BAGHDAD
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-05 12:36:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EPET IZ EG
08CAIRO2188ARAB LEAGUE COS UPBEAT ON IRAQ
[...] (C) Arab League Chief of Staff Hisham Yousef told the DCM October 13 that he believes the situation in Iraq is improving. "We all can say that Iraq is on the right track now. The question is how to accelerate the pace of developments to get better results," Yousef said during the DCM,s introductory [...]
2008-10-14 16:02:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IZ SY EG
08CAIRO2197SYG MOUSSA ON IRAQ, SUDAN AND ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-15 15:29:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAL MARR IS SU IZ EG
08CAIRO2210FM ABOUL GHEIT ON IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-16 16:27:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EPET IZ EG
08CAIRO2255A/S WELCH'S MEETING WITH FIELD MARSHAL TANTAWI
[...] (S) Summary: On October 21, Assistant Secretary David Welch and Ambassador met with Minister of Defense Field Marshal Tantawi to discuss the bilateral security relationship, supporting the Iraqi government, and containing Iran. A/S Welch noted that the security relationship remained strong, but enc [...]
2008-10-26 13:49:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL MASS MARR IZ IR EG
08CAIRO2275MFA ADVISOR AND PDAS FELTMAN DISCUSS REGIONAL
[...] (C) Summary: NEA PDAS Feltman and MFA Senior Advisor Hossam Zaki discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, the global financial crisis, and Iraqi debt relief during an October 26 meeting in Cairo. Zaki said that recording progress on Israeli-Palestinian negotiations is [...]
2008-10-30 07:17:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EFIN ECON KPAL IZ IS SY IR EG LE
08CAIRO2277PA ENVOY SHAATH ON INTRA-PALESTINIAN
[...] (C) Nabil Shaath, leader of the Fatah delegation to the intra-Palestinian talks in Cairo, briefed the Ambassador on progress in an October 28 courtesy call. He reported that the Egyptians have moved the planned Palestinian reconciliation meeting from November 9 to November 10 in order to acco [...]
2008-10-30 12:36:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAL IS SY IR TC JO EG
08CAIRO2316ARAB LEAGUE SYG MOUSSA DISCUSSES REGIONAL ISSUES
[...] (C) Summary. Arab League Secretary General Moussa discussed Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the global financial crisis during an October 26 meeting with visiting NEA PDAS Feltman and the Ambassador. Moussa said that the situation in Lebanon has improved markedly [...]
2008-11-05 12:21:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAL LE SY IZ EG
08CAIRO2320EGIS CHIEF "NOT OPTIMISTIC" ABOUT PROSPECTS FOR
[...] (S) SUMMARY: In a November 5 meeting, EGIS Chief Omar Soliman told Ambassador that he was "not optimistic" about prospects for Palestinian reconciliation, due to continuing differences between Hamas and Fatah and the difficulty in maintaining the continuing "calm" between minimalist Hamas a [...]
2008-11-05 14:27:00Embassy CairoSECRET//NOFORNPREL KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO2341DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PASSING THE RESOLUTION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-12 13:27:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM IR BM KN EG
08CAIRO2376SENIOR MOD ADVISOR ON MILITARY COOPERATION,
[...] (C) On November 17, visiting NEA/ELA Office Director Nicole Shampaine met with Assistant Minister of Defense MG Mohammed Al-Assar to discuss military cooperation and regional security. Shampaine encouraged Egypt to take advantage of a new American administration and Congress by exploring way [...]
2008-11-19 14:02:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR IS IZ IR EG
08CAIRO2442ABOUL GHEIT CALLS ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL
[...] (C) In a November 29 meeting, Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit gave Ambassador his assessment of the recent Arab League ministerial on Palestinian reconciliation. Aboul Gheit stated that overall it was successful, particularly in getting the AL ministers to endorse the view that Abu Mazen's pres [...]
2008-12-01 12:27:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL EWWT KPAL EG
08CAIRO2450OPEC EMERGENCY MEETING IN CAIRO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-02 11:51:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ECON PGOV EG
08CAIRO2457JOINT DEMARCHES ON INCREASING DIPLOMATIC PRESSURE
[...] On December 2 DCM joined with UK, German, French and Italian counterparts to deliver reftel Iran demarches to MFA Deputy Minister Wafa Bassim. By prior agreement, UK DCM took the lead in presenting the non-paper and talking points on financial pressure on Iran (ref A) and Italian DCM presente [...]
2008-12-03 13:53:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALEFIN PREL KNOP MNUC IR EG
08CAIRO247A/S WELCH'S FEBRUARY 6 MEETING WITH AMRE MOUSSA
[...] (C) Summary. NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch met Feb 6 with Arab League Secretary General Amre Moussa. Moussa said that the Arab League and the U.S. "are in the same boat" in Iraq, and argued against a precipitous troop withdrawal. On Lebanon, Moussa will continue to push for implementati [...]
2008-02-11 07:42:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV LE IS IZ EG
08CAIRO2481AMBASSADOR AND MOD DISCUSS IRAQ, PIRACY, AND
[...] (C) Summary: During a December 6 meeting, Ambassador and Minister of Defense Field Marshal Tantawi discussed regional security issues, including the new U.S.-Iraq security agreement, Iran, combating piracy, Palestinian reconciliation, and the upcoming Military Cooperation Committee (MCC) mee [...]
2008-12-08 08:20:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR MOPS IZ IR IS KPAL SO EG
08CAIRO2485SCENESETTER FOR US-EGYPT MCC
[...] (S/NF) Summary: This year's U.S. - Egypt Military Cooperation Committee (MCC),being held in Washington December 16 - 17, will be an opportunity to confirm the mutual benefits of our bilateral security relationship and engage the GOE on transforming our relationship to counter current threats [...]
2008-12-11 13:48:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL MASS MOPS MARR PHUM KDEM EG
08CAIRO2502MFA ON GAZA, HAMAS, AND RECENT DEMONSTRATIONS
[...] (C) Summary. MFA Cabinet Advisor for Israel-Palestinian Affairs Ahmed Hamshari told us December 15 that Egyptian embassies worldwide had recently faced demonstrations criticizing the GOE over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The protests appear to be in response to blockage of Hamas-sponso [...]
2008-12-15 13:56:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAL PINR IR IS EG
08CAIRO2503QUINT POLICY PLANNING TALKS FOCUS ON REGIONAL
[...] (C) Summary. The November 18 "Quint" consultations with policy planners from Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt (host) and the U.S. yielded a comprehensive dialogue on a range of regional issues, including Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, piracy off the Horn of Africa, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [...]
2008-12-15 14:25:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL PGOV KPAL EFIN SY LE SU IR IS IZ EG XF
08CAIRO2543SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL PETRAEUS' VISIT TO EGYPT
[...] (S/NF) Summary and Introduction: General Petraeus, welcome to Egypt. Your visit will be, I hope, the first in a regular process of dialogue and consultation with Egyptian leaders who view the U.S.-Egyptian security partnership as the cornerstone of the bilateral relationship. This visit provid [...]
2008-12-21 15:26:00Embassy CairoSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM MASS MOPS EG
08CAIRO2585EGYPT: GAZA ROUND-UP FOR DECEMBER 30
[...] (SBU) On December 28, an estimated 100 Palestinians entered Egypt through a breach along the Egypt-Gaza border. Egyptian forces repelled the crowds, but at least one Egyptian security officer and several Palestinians were killed. The border is reportedly quiet today and breaches have been r [...]
2008-12-30 16:05:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO272A/S WELCH'S FEB 7 MEETING WITH FM ABOUL GHEIT
[...] (C) Summary. A/S Welch met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit February 7. The two agreed that a breakthrough in Lebanon was unlikely, and that the Lebanese government and institutions needed to be supported by the international community. Aboul Gheit reported that the GOE was sealing [...]
2008-02-12 14:04:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER IS LE EG
08CAIRO36(C) MUBARAK CALLS AHMEDINEJAD "EXTREMIST," SAYS NO
[...] (S) Summary: President Mubarak told the Ambassador and visiting Congressman Steven Israel (D-NY) on January 6 that Iranian president Ahmedinejad is an "extremist," who does not think rationally, but who will nevertheless be re-elected. Egypt will not normalize diplomatic relations with Iran a [...]
2008-01-08 17:04:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL EG IR
08CAIRO362ENCOURAGING EGYPTIAN ATTENDANCE AT THE ARAB
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-25 11:56:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IZ EG
08CAIRO466A/S WELCH MARCH 6 MEETING WITH OMANI FM YUSUF BIN
[...] (S) Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi told A/S Welch during their March 6 meeting that the Israelis and Palestinians must "solve their own problems." The U.S. is not to blame ) "you have tried your hardest" ) but Israel has been given chance after chance and squan [...]
2008-03-09 15:42:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL KPAL PTER EG IS XF OM
08CAIRO481A/S WELCH MARCH 6 MEETING WITH FM ABOUL GHEIT
[...] (S) Summary. A/S Welch discussed Lebanon and the Israeli-Palestinian situation with FM Aboul Gheit on March 6. Aboul Gheit expressed frustration over the recent Israeli military operation in Gaza. A/S Welch outlined our strategy to maintain momentum on Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. The [...]
2008-03-10 16:32:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL PGOV IS EG
08CAIRO505ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT UPDATE
[...] (C) The expected number of Arab heads of state at the March 28-30 Arab League Summit in Damascus may be increasing. MFA Cabinet Advisor Nazih Neggary told us March 13 that the Egyptian Embassy in Damascus had reported that the Syrian MFA had very recently briefed Arab ambassadors in Damascus o [...]
2008-03-13 14:27:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV LE SY EG
08CAIRO52CODEL PRICE MEETS WITH ABOUL GHEIT
[...] (C) Summary. FM Aboul Gheit told visiting Codel Price January 6 that the GOE recognizes that the Administration is trying to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts, but warned that continuing Israeli settlement activity would scuttle progress. He urged that USG security measures not d [...]
2008-01-13 14:20:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IS IZ EG
08CAIRO560MUBARAK SPEECH: SLIGHT INCREASE OF PRESSURE ON
[...] (SBU) President Mubarak's March 18 Moulid el Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet) speech focused in large part on Islamic values, which Mubarak asserted were under attack both from non-Muslims (i.e. the "blasphemous cartoonists") as well as from radical Muslims who "give a reason for others to accus [...]
2008-03-19 15:50:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IS LE EG
08CAIRO574EGYPT NUCLEAR POWER UPDATE: CONSULTANT
[...] (C) Bids for an international consultant to advise Egypt's civilian nuclear power program are due on May 15, and the GOE expects its draft nuclear legislation, which is currently under review by the IAEA, to reach the floor of parliament in March or April. The MFA told us that Egypt will not f [...]
2008-03-24 13:23:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALENRG KNNP ECON PREL EG
08CAIRO641ARAB LEAGUE BRIEFING ON DAMASCUS SUMMIT
[...] (SBU) Summary Arab League Chief of Staff Hisham Yousef briefed diplomats on the Arab League Summit (held in Damascus March 29-30) on March 31. Yousef said that the tone of the summit was "conciliatory," but acknowledged that Arab-to-Arab relations have become frayed on a number of fronts and [...]
2008-03-31 15:40:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV LE SY IS EG XF
08CAIRO678EGYPTIAN MFA ON BASRAH, EGYPTIAN AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ
[...] (C) MFA Spokesman and Senior Advisor Hossam Zaki told Minister Counselor April 3 that the Foreign Ministry decided not to issue a statement concerning events in Basrah since it involved "Shia on Shia fighting." MinCouns noted that Maliki had used ISF, not sectarian forces, to take on the Sadri [...]
2008-04-03 16:44:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL EG IZ
08CAIRO690SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FORD'S CAIRO MEETINGS ON
[...] (C) Summary: On March 13, Special Representative for Nuclear Nonproliferation Christopher Ford discussed the upcoming April-May Nonproliferation Treaty PrepCom with MFA Assistant Minister for Cabinet Affairs Ambassador Wafaa Bassim and Arab League Director for Multilateral Affairs Wael Al-As [...]
2008-04-06 14:08:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALIAEA KNPP AORC PARM PREL IS EG
08CAIRO698ARAB LEAGUE OFFICIAL ON SYG MOUSSA'S VIENNA TRIP,
[...] (C) Summary: Arab League Disarmament Department Director Wael Al-Assad told us April 3 that Arab League SYG Amr Moussa plans to visit Vienna April 16 and 17 to discuss the Arab Group's draft IAEA General Conference "Israeli Nuclear Threat" (INT) resolution, and would be interested in meeting [...]
2008-04-07 15:12:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALIAEA MNUC PARM KNNP PREL IS IR EG
08CAIRO701NEA DAS BUTLER DISCUSSES IRAQ WITH ARAB LEAGUE
[...] (C) Visiting NEA DAS Butler discussed Iraq issues with Arab League Chief of Staff Hisham Yousef April 6. DAS Butler gave an overview of the current situation, including in Basrah, where the GOI had managed an overall gain of territorial control. Yousef claimed that Arab states are willing to [...]
2008-04-08 06:35:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IZ SY KV EG
08CAIRO702EGYPT MFA SPOKESMAN DISCUSSES IRAQ WITH DAS BUTLER
[...] (C) Visiting DAS Lawrence Butler discussed Iraq with MFA Spokesman and Senior Advisor Hossam Zaki on April 6. Zaki confirmed that Egypt plans to send an ambassador to Baghdad, but only after President Mubarak is convinced that Maliki is serious about reaching out to the Arabs, and is satisfied [...]
2008-04-08 06:57:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL EG IZ
08CAIRO721MUBARAK'S NUCLEAR PROTOCOL WITH RUSSIA:
[...] (C) Summary: Contacts in the GOE and Egyptian academia have described President Mubarak's late March visit to Russia as "routine," including the Egyptian-Russian nuclear energy protocol signed during the visit. While the nuclear energy protocol and other agreements for Egyptian-Russian cooper [...]
2008-04-09 11:53:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ENRG EPET ETRD KNNP EG RU
08CAIRO749OMAR SOLIMAN DISCUSSES IRAQ APRIL 12
[...] (S/NF) Ambassador raised Iraq, and urged that Egypt do more to support the GOI, in an April 12 meeting with EGIS Chief Omar Soliman. The recent Iraqi military operation was clear evidence that PM Maliki was operating on a national rather than sectarian basis in confronting rebel groups. This [...]
2008-04-13 10:13:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL PGOV IZ EG
08CAIRO759AMBASSADOR BLOOMFIELD, A/MINISTER BASSIM DISCUSS
[...] (S) Summary: Ambassador Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr., U.S. Special Envoy for Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) Threat Reduction met April 2 with MFA Assistant Minister for Cabinet Affairs Ambassador Wafaa Bassim, Cabinet Director for Disarmament Omar Amr Youssef and Disarmament Director [...]
2008-04-14 14:27:00Embassy CairoSECRETMARR PREL PARM EG
08CAIRO792INTERIOR MINISTER ON MAHALLA RIOTS, DETENTIONS OF
[...] (C) Summary: In an April 15 farewell call with Interior Minister Habib El Adly, the Ambassador raised USG concern about the recent detentions of opposition activists, as well as the tough sentences handed down that day against 25 senior members of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) by a military trib [...]
2008-04-17 10:32:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KDEM PGOV KISL EG
08CAIRO8ARAB LEAGUE LEBANON MTG: EGYPT SEEKS TO RAISE
[...] (C) The Arab League confirmed to us January 2 that Syria will attend the January 6 extraordinary ministerial session to be held in Cairo on Lebanon. Hisham Yousef, Chief of Staff to Arab League Secretary General Amre Moussa, had been scheduled to travel to Beirut December 31, but told us he ha [...]
2008-01-02 17:54:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL PGOV LE SY EG
08CAIRO842EGYPTIAN NPT PREPCOM POSITIONS
[...] (C) Summary. MFA Disarmament Director Aly Sirry told us April 22 that Egypt wants the April 28-May 9 Geneva Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) PrepCom proceedings to make progress toward recognizing concerns regarding Israel's nuclear program. Sirry said that Egypt would view such progress as a s [...]
2008-04-23 15:25:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL IR IS EG
08CAIRO85DEFMIN TANTAWI WARNS THAT CONDITIONING FMF WILL
[...] (C) On December 31, 2007, Minister of Defense Field Marshal Mohamed Tantawi told the Ambassador and visiting CODEL Voinovich that conditioning U.S. military assistance to Egypt would harm bilateral relations, and would not be understood by members of military or the average Egyptian. Egypt has [...]
2008-01-17 15:24:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PTER KPAL IR IZ IS EG
08CAIRO9CODEL VOINOVICH MEETING WITH EGIS CHIEF SOLIMAN
[...] (S) Summary. EGIS Chief Omar Soliman told Ambassador and a visiting Codel led by Senator George Voinovich December 31 that he is optimistic progress will be made on Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. However, Soliman was concerned with continuing Israeli criticism of Egyptian anti-smuggling e [...]
2008-01-02 18:07:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL PGOV IS IZ SY EG
08CAIRO983MFA OFFICIALS ON AL LEBANON DELEGATION, AL
[...] (C) Summary: In separate meetings May 13, MFA Senior Advisor and Spokesman Hossam Zaki and MFA Cabinet Director for Lebanon Nazih El-Negary briefed us on current plans for the Qatari-led Arab League (AL) Delegation to Beirut, and the dynamics at the May 11 AL Ministerial. Zaki said that the A [...]
2008-05-14 12:39:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL PTER LEB EG
08CAIRO99FOLLOW-UP MEDIA COVERAGE OF PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT
[...] (SBU) Following a week of negative media coverage, from government, opposition and independent newspapers alike, in the lead up to President Bush's January 16 visit to Egypt, all Egyptian TV channels - government and satellite - carried the joint POTUS-Mubarak press conference live and provide [...]
2008-01-22 14:22:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KPAO EG
08CAIRO995S/I SATTERFIELD BRIEFS GOE ON IRAQ DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (S) Summary: S/I Ambassador David Satterfield, the Ambassador, and a team of Embassy Baghdad, MNF-I and Washington experts briefed FM Aboul Gheit and EGIS Chief Soliman May 11 on developments in Iraq, with a focus on Iraqi PM Maliki's efforts to consolidate state authority and work to reconci [...]
2008-05-15 12:31:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL PTER MASS IR IZ EG
08CAIRO996CENTRAL BANK OF EGYPT WARNS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
[...] (C) Per reftel, Post delivered non-paper to relevant Egyptian authorities regarding UN Security Council Resolution 1803 regarding Iran, the FATF advisory on Iran, and we urged Egyptian authorities to warn their financial institutions to step up vigilance on all activities with any bank domicile [...]
2008-05-15 12:54:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALECON EG ETRD IR PGOV EINV
08CANBERRA10252008 U.S.-AUSTRALIA POL-MIL TALKS: PART I
[...] (SBU) This is Part I of a three-part cable reporting on the annual U.S.-Australia Political-Military Talks held in Canberra, Australia on October 9, 2008. Part I covers Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as providing a summary and list of participants. Part II (septel) covers Persian Gul [...]
2008-10-14 05:13:00Embassy CanberraSECRETPREL MARR MOPS AS
08CANBERRA10262008 U.S.-AUSTRALIA POL-MIL TALKS: PART II
[...] (SBU) This is Part II of a three-part cable reporting on the annual U.S.-Australia Political Military Talks held in Canberra, Australia on October 9, 2008. This section covers Persian Gulf security (Iran),Nonproliferation and Disarmament, Regional Architecture, China and India. Part I (reft [...]
2008-10-14 06:07:00Embassy CanberraSECRETPREL MARR MOPS AS
08CANBERRA10272008 U.S.-AUSTRALIA POL-MIL TALKS: PART III
[...] (SBU) This is Part III of a three-part cable reporting on the annual U.S.-Australia Political-Military Talks held in Canberra, Australia on October 9, 2008. This section covers Southeast Asia, Trilateral Strategic Dialogue, Pacific Islands, Defence White Paper, Enhanced Defense Cooperation, a [...]
2008-10-14 06:09:00Embassy CanberraSECRETPREL MARR MOPS AS
08CANBERRA1037AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES NEW SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN;
[...] (C/REL AUS) Addressing Parliament on October 15, Foreign Minister Smith announced Australia would impose new travel and financial sanctions against Iran, with immediate effect, that go beyond requirements of United Nations Security Council resolutions. The sanctions, similar to those previous [...]
2008-10-15 06:17:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL EFIN AS
08CANBERRA1105DEMARCHE RE IRAN DESIGNATIONS DELIVERED TO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-31 07:08:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMNUC PREL PARM EFIN KNNP AS
08CANBERRA1119CORRECTED COPY - AUSTRALIA AND FATF IRAN STATEMENT
[...] (U) This message replaces Canberra 1117. 2. (SBU) In response to points raised in reftel, DFAT International Legal Branch Sanctions and Transnational Crime Section Director Peter Scott told us on November 5 that Australia, a member of FATF, has issued a circular on the Australian Transac [...]
2008-11-05 06:28:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALEFIN KNNP PARM PREL AS
08CANBERRA1138DEMARCHE - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE RETURN AND REINTEGRATION OF AFGHAN REFUGEES, NOVEMBER 19
[...] (U) Jon Merrill, Director of the Afghanistan section at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) told PolOff November 12 that Australia stands shoulder to shoulder with USG on the International Conference on the Return and Reintegration of Afghan Refugees. He said that Australia is [...]
2008-11-12 05:57:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF
08CANBERRA11572008 ANNUAL INR-ONA INTELLIGENCE EXCHANGE
[...] (S//NF) Summary: The 2008 intelligence exchange between the Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) and the Australian Office of National Assessments (ONA) was held in Canberra, Australia on Tuesday, 14 October 2008. The ONA-hosted event covered a wide range of countries [...]
2008-11-14 07:03:00Embassy CanberraSECRET//NOFORNPINR PREL AS
08CANBERRA1159CORRECTED COPY: 2008 ANNUAL INR-ONA INTELLIGENCE
[...] (S//NF) Summary: The 2008 intelligence exchange between the Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) and the Australian Office of National Assessments (ONA) was held in Canberra, Australia on Tuesday, 14 October 2008. The ONA-hosted event covered a wide range of countries [...]
2008-11-17 01:12:00Embassy CanberraSECRET//NOFORNPINR PREL AS
08CANBERRA1314DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES -
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-23 21:34:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM IR AS
08CANBERRA133SCENE SETTER FOR AUSMIN 2008
[...] (SBU) AUSMIN 2008 takes place just three months after the Australian Labor Party (ALP) government of Kevin Rudd swept to power, decisively defeating John Howard and his Liberal/National coalition after eleven years in office. While domestic issues such as workers' rights, climate change, healt [...]
2008-02-14 07:36:00Embassy CanberraSECRET//NOFORNPREL MARR OTRA AS
08CANBERRA178AUSMIN 2008: SESSION I (IRAQ, IRAN, MIDDLE EAST)
[...] (U) February 23, 2008; Parliament House, Canberra, Australia. 2. (C) SUMMARY. The 2008 Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) -- the first AUSMIN hosted by the recently-elected Labor government -- opened with Foreign Minister Smith and Defence Minister Fitzgibbon strong [...]
2008-02-25 04:10:00Embassy CanberraSECRETOVIP PGOV
08CANBERRA185AUSMIN 2008: SESSION II (DPRK, INDIA, CHINA,
[...] (U) February 23, 2008; Parliament House, Canberra, Australia. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C/RL AUS) U.S. and Australian officials dedicated the second session of the 2008 AUSMIN conference to a consideration of regional security issues throughout Asia. They agreed to coordinate in managing the st [...]
2008-02-25 07:47:00Embassy CanberraSECRETOVIP MOPS
08CANBERRA186AUSMIN 2008: JOINT COMMUNIQUE AND MEDIA EVENTS
[...] (U) The Joint Communique issued at the conclusion of the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) in Canberra on February 23 reflected a reaffirmation of the strength of the U.S.-Australian alliance, and a reiteration by both countries of their commitment to work together to [...]
2008-02-25 20:54:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PREL AS
08CANBERRA222AUSTRALIAN RESPONSE TO UNSC RESOLUTION 1803 ON IRAN
[...] (U) Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith issued a statement March 4 within hours of the UN Security Council's near-unanimous vote on Resolution 1803, welcoming its adoption, urging Iran to suspend its enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, and pledging that Australia would prompt [...]
2008-03-04 06:18:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMNUC PARM KNNP AS
08CANBERRA267SCENESETTER: PRIME MINISTER RUDD'S VISIT TO THE
[...] (SBU) Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is coming to Washington with a message that Australia will continue its friendship and close cooperation with the United States across a wide spectrum of issues, from non-proliferation and counterterrorism to climate change and trade liberalization. Rudd, a form [...]
2008-03-19 22:24:00Embassy CanberraSECRET//NOFORNAS OVIP PREL US
08CANBERRA301AUSTRALIA'S IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
[...] (C) Australia recently completed updating laws and regulations designed to facilitate its implementation of financial and other provisions of Iran-related Security Council resolutions, including UNSCR 1803. Australian banks are fully compliant with the measures, which entered into force on M [...]
2008-03-27 05:54:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALETRD EFIN ETTC PARM KNNP MNUC AS
08CANBERRA302AUSTRALIA'S IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DUAL USE ITEM
[...] (SBU) We presented Ref A demarche and non-paper to Valerie Grey, Director for Arms Control, and Peter Scott, Director for Sanctions and Transnational Crime, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, on March 25. 2. (C) Our GOA interlocutors welcomed the points and non-paper. Grey assured [...]
2008-03-27 06:16:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALPARM MNUC KNNP AS
08CANBERRA337AUSTRALIAN IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
[...] (C) Poloff presented Ref A points and a request for the status of Australia's implementation of travel-related provisions of UNSCRs 1737, 1747 and 1803 to Peter Scott, Director for Sanctions and Transnational Crime, International Legal Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, on April [...]
2008-04-04 06:13:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALMNUC KNNP IR AS
08CANBERRA502AUSTRALIA CONSIDERS REQUEST TO BUILD ON ARAB
[...] (SBU) Charge and Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Deborah Stokes, First Assistant Secretary, and Andrea Faulkner, Assistant Secretary, South and West Asia, Middle East and Africa Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Stokes advised that the GOA would look closely at the refte [...]
2008-05-16 08:21:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PTER PREL AS
08CANBERRA565IAEA/IRAN: AUSTRALIAN RESPONSE TO LATEST IAEA
[...] Poloff delivered demarche non-paper, received late on Friday, May 30, to Damien Hickey, Desk Officer in the Arms Control Section, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, urging that Australia make a strong statement at the June 2-6 IAEA Board meeting supporting the IAEA's investigation, highl [...]
2008-06-02 08:26:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC PARM IAEA KNNP AS
08CANBERRA586GOA IS SATISFIED WITH PACE OF SOFA NEGOTIATIONS
[...] (S) Summary. The Government of Australia (GOA) is satisfied with the pace of U.S. negotiations on a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the Government of Iraq (GOI) and has no timeline beyond that laid out by the United States, according to Director of the Iraq Task Force, Greg Wilcock. W [...]
2008-06-06 07:47:00Embassy CanberraSECRET//NOFORNPREL MARR IZ AS
08CANBERRA59RUDD'S FOREIGN POLICY--AN OVERVIEW
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will tailor his foreign policy initiatives around three key elements: the U.S. alliance, multilateralism, and engagement with Asia. Rudd views the relationship with the U.S. as "core business," but will pursue a more independent stance on such issues as [...]
2008-01-22 06:03:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL AF IR IN IZ CH JA AS
08CANBERRA595RUDD ESTABLISHES NEW NPT/DISARMAMENT COMMISSION
[...] (C) During a June 9 speech in Japan, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced the establishment of a new international commission to advance the goals of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT). The new body -- the International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament -- would st [...]
2008-06-11 22:11:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKNNP AORC PREL AS
08CANBERRA671ISN ACTING A/S MCNERNEY'S NONPROLIFERATION
[...] (S/NF) During ISN Acting Assistant Secretary Patricia McNerney's June 30 consultations on nonproliferation in Canberra, senior Australian officials said Prime Minister Rudd wanted his proposed International Commission on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament to have a strong disarmament foc [...]
2008-07-02 22:14:00Embassy CanberraSECRETKNNP MNUC PARM PREL AS
08CANBERRA684DEMARCHE ON UNSCR 1803 IRISL CARGO INSPECTION
[...] (C) During Acting Assistant Secretary's June 30 nonproliferation consultations in Canberra (ref B),she raised the importance of robust implementation of the inspection provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 1803 (ref A),including cargos of aircraft and vessels of Iran Air Cargo and Isl [...]
2008-07-07 07:33:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL ETRD AS
08CANBERRA747ISRAELI AMBASSADOR: RUDD FIRM ON IRAN
[...] (C/NF) The Israeli Ambassador believes PM Rudd is very concerned about the Iranian nuclear program and firm in his desire to do whatever possible to signal Australia's opposition to Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Rudd is worried that the window for a "diplomatic solution" is closing and that lac [...]
2008-07-23 07:57:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL KINP IR IS AS
08CANBERRA845AUSTRALIA RECEIVES NONPAPER ON PREVENTION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-27 02:42:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC PARM TRGY ENRG EMIN ETTC KNNP AS
08CANBERRA846AUSTRALIA ADVISED OF DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-27 02:52:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC PREL PARM EFIN KNNP AS
08CANBERRA926AUSTRALIA:INTERIM REPLY ON ENGAGING CHINA RE
[...] (S) In accepting Ref A demarche points on September 17, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation John Sullivan told us that Australia took very seriously the issue of Chinese proliferation trade with Iran, particularly if military or dual-use items were transferred for us [...]
2008-09-17 06:19:00Embassy CanberraSECRETPARM KNNP PTER PINR ETRD MOPS MCAP CH IR AS
08CANBERRA927AUSTRALIA EXPLORING ADDITIONAL STEPS IN RESPONSE
[...] (U) In remarks to the Australian Parliament September 17 that were picked up by local media, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said Australia was considering additional measures it might take within the international community to respond to Iran's failure to halt its uranium enrichment program. S [...]
2008-09-17 07:35:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC IAEA PREL IR AS
08CARACAS1103STATE OF BRV-ISRAEL RELATIONS C-NE8-00834
[...] (SBU) This cable is a response to State 064659 (C-NE8-00834) requesting details on Israeli relations with Venezuela. 2. (C) Summary. Relations between the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (BRV) and Israel are severely strained. Bilateral relations, cool for the last several months, show [...]
2008-08-07 22:29:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON IS VE
08CARACAS1142CHAVEZ REJECTS ANTI-SEMITISM CHARGE IN MEETING
[...] (C) SUMMARY. A delegation of Jewish leaders, led by World Jewish Congress (WJC) President Ronald Lauder, visited Venezuela August 12 - 13 and met with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. According to the President of the Confederation of Israelite Associations of Venezuela (CAIV),Chavez reje [...]
2008-08-14 22:40:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KIRF VE
08CARACAS1209VENEZUELA'S HOUSING CRISIS - SOCIALISM THE ANSWER
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: An estimated 2 million unit housing shortage is complicating Chavez' chances for success in the November state and local elections. In an effort to improve one of the worst housing construction records of any recent administration, Chavez has nationalized companies providing c [...]
2008-08-28 14:18:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ETRD EIND PGOV VE SOCI
08CARACAS1210SENATOR SPECTER ENGAGES A BROAD CROSS SECTION OF
[...] (SBU) Summary. During his August 19-23 visit to Caracas, Senator Arlen Specter engaged leaders from religious, business, cultural, political and official government circles. A central theme for Venezuelans in all discussions was the importance of the upcoming November 23 elections in determ [...]
2008-08-28 15:13:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SNAR OVIP VE
08CARACAS1554THE 64 BILLION DOLLAR QUESTION: HOW MUCH CASH
[...] (C) Summary: President Chavez has argued that the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (BRV) can endure a period of low oil prices by drawing down his government's savings. While no one disputes the BRV Government (GBRV) has accumulated financial assets during the oil bonanza, the value and liqu [...]
2008-11-10 10:37:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PGOV VE
08CARACAS1562GBRV ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF JOINT DEVELOPMENT BANK
[...] (U) The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (GBRV) announced November 8 that Russia and Venezuela had agreed to create a binational bank and that Finance Minister Ali Rodriguez would travel to Russia the following week to finalize details. Rodriguez and an official from Russia [...]
2008-11-10 16:54:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN VE
08CARACAS1570VENEZUELA: GM, FORD AND CHRYSLER ONCE AGAIN HALT
[...] (C) Summary: GM, Ford and Chrysler, the three U.S. car manufacturers in Venezuela, are once again shut down due to a labor action against a parts supplier. The industry faces on-going, severe labor problems, power outages averaging once every three days, and a dramatically reduced 2008 vehicl [...]
2008-11-12 20:29:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL ETRAD PTER VE
08CARACAS1626CHAVEZ'S FIRST SALVO AT THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
[...] (SBU) In a rambling nationally televised November 24 press conference following Venezuelan state and local elections, President Hugo Chavez labeled president-elect Obama's response to a congratulatory letter by Iranian president Mahmud Ahmadinejad "disrespectful and a bad sign." Chavez stated [...]
2008-11-25 21:53:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL VE IR
08CARACAS1760VENEZUELA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-22 19:29:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER VE
08CARACAS1784CHAVEZ BLAMES USG FOR ISRAEL'S AIR
[...] (C) Summary: The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (GBRV) continues to assert a singularly radical foreign policy out of step with most of the international community. The Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued December 18 and 27 communiques that criticized un [...]
2008-12-29 20:28:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KIRF VE IS ZI
08CARACAS204NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPROVES CREATION OF BINATIONAL
[...] (U) On February 14 the National Assembly approved three laws ratifying agreements with Iran and five ratifying agreements with Belarus. The Iranian agreements include a pact to create the Iranian-Venezuelan Binational Bank that was signed in Tehran on November 19, 2007; a binational developm [...]
2008-02-19 20:43:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEFIN KCRM IR BO VE
08CARACAS213AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH PODEMOS LEADERS - FEB 19
[...] (C) Summary. Podemos leaders told the Ambassador February 19 that their break with President Chavez is permanent. They now believe Chavez has abandoned principle in favor of perpetuating himself in power. They hope to make political gains by focusing on pressing national issues and capitali [...]
2008-02-20 19:36:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PTER ENGR CO VE
08CARACAS233NO SURPRISE, CHAVEZ BACKS RUSSIA AGAINST KOSOVO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-22 21:34:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UNMIK VE KV EU
08CARACAS304DEMARCHE ON UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S ADOPTION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-05 19:27:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV VE
08CARACAS481DEMARCHES ON IRAN TRAVEL-RELATED PROVISIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-04 18:56:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALMNUC KNNP UNSC IR VE
08CARACAS494CHAVEZ TO NATIONALIZE VENEZUELAN CEMENT INDUSTRY
[...] (C) Summary: On April 3, President Chavez ordered the nationalization of the cement industry "in the short term," saying the state would pay whatever it costs (an estimated USD 2 billion) to take over the cement companies. In a meeting on April 4 with Cemex, Holcim, and Lafarge, it quickly be [...]
2008-04-08 13:51:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEAGR ECON PGOV VE
08CARACAS525DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
[...] (C) Acting EconCouns and Econoff delivered ref A demarche and associated non-paper to Francisco Canela, head of the Financial Intellegence Unit (UNIF) of the Superintendency of Banks (SUDEBAN),on April 11. Canela repeated past assurances (ref B) that all banks operating in Venezuela were su [...]
2008-04-15 12:21:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EINV ETRD PARM PREL KNNP MNUC IR VE
08CARACAS624UPDATE ON VENEZUELAN CEMENT NATIONALIZATIONS
[...] (C) Summary: Negotiations to nationalize the "Big Three" cement companies in Venezuela are proceeding slowly (reftel.) The BRV is following the model they used to nationalize the oil industry right down to using the same PDVSA negotiating team. The BRV and PDVSA lack in-house expertise in the [...]
2008-05-07 15:54:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEAGR ECON PGOV VE
08CARACAS683VENEZUELA: TITLE III OF LIBERTAD ACT
[...] (C) In response to Reftel A, Post sees no evidence that the BRV has undertaken policies or actions to advance democracy, human rights, or fundamental freedoms in Cuba over the past year. On the contrary, President Hugo Chavez is Fidel Castro's closest ally, provides substantial resources to [...]
2008-05-19 21:06:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALETRD ETTC PREL CU VE
08CARACAS69 BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE
[...] Per request in reftel, this cable transmits the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Begin text ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Given economic and political uncertainties, a recent history o [...]
2008-01-17 20:38:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC VE
08CARACAS690BOLIVARIZING THE FOREIGN MINISTRY
[...] (C) Summary: The politicization of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuelan (BRV) Foreign Ministry is nearly complete. Only fifteen of ninety-seven ambassadorships at Venezuelan Embassies are currently filled by career professionals, according to a local media study. Foreign Minister Maduro an [...]
2008-05-20 18:34:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SCUL VE
08CARACAS969SPECIAL ENVOY RICKMAN VISIT TO VENEZUELA
[...] (C) Summary: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Gregg Rickman and special assistant Karen Paikin visited Venezuela June 29 - July 1. Catholic Church leaders, academics, Israeli Ambassador to Venezuela Shlomo Cohen, and a Venezuelan Ministry of the Interior's Office of Religion [...]
2008-07-14 14:37:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KIRF VE
08CHENGDU122POST-QUAKE SICHUAN: A MANUFACTURER LEAVES FOR THE COAST?
[...] (C) Summary: According to a well-connected local businessman, the famed Dongfang Electric Machinery Company based in Deyang, Sichuan Province, which sells billions of dollars in power generation equipment worldwide including to Iran and Pakistan, may move its hydroelectric power operations to [...]
2008-06-04 04:00:00Consulate ChengduCONFIDENTIALECON EIND PGOV CH
08CHENGDU286MCC ELIGIBILITY: THE CASE FOR TIMOR-LESTE
[...] On December 12, the Ambassador briefed Finance Minister Pires, Foreign Minister da Costa, Vice Prime Minister Guterres, Acting Speaker of Parliament Guterres, the head of Timor's MCC team, and President Jose Ramos Horta on the MCC Board's decision to not reselect Timor-Leste as Compact eligibl [...]
2008-12-15 09:10:00Consulate ChengduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MCC ECON EFIN TT
08CHENNAI272WHAT WOULD LENIN DO? KERALA CPM SAYS "SEEK OUT FDI"
[...] (SBU) Summary: Political Counselor and Consulate staff surveyed Kerala's political and economic scene in conversations with political and business leaders, journalists, and academics during an August 11 -12 visit to the South Indian state's capital, Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). In a majo [...]
2008-08-18 10:06:00Consulate ChennaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PTER PHUM ECON ENRG IN
08CHISINAU1107MOLDOVA RECEIVED DEMARCHE CONCERNING
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-13 05:32:00Embassy ChisinauUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN MD
08CHISINAU396MOLDOVA WILL PUT PROLIFERATORS ON ITS LISTS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-07 13:27:00Embassy ChisinauUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC UNSC IR MD
08CHISINAU583MOLDOVA RECEIVES NON-PAPER REGARDING IAEA'S LATEST REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-04 14:10:00Embassy ChisinauUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM IR IAEA MD
08CHISINAU634MOLDOVA RECEIVES UPDATED COPY OF P5-plus-1 PACKAGE FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-17 10:09:00Embassy ChisinauUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM IR MD
08CHISINAU847MOLDOVA RECEIVES DEMARCHE REGARDING
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-22 06:38:00Embassy ChisinauUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM IR MD
08CHISINAU850 Moldova Receives Demarche on Designation of Additional
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-22 12:27:00Embassy ChisinauUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR GM MD
08CHISINAU950MOLDOVA GENERALLY SUPPORTS USG IN IAEA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-23 12:34:00Embassy ChisinauUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIAEA MD PARM MNUC
08COLOMBO1023SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES: POSITION ON UNGA THIRD
[...] (U) On November 6, Ambassador conveyed reftel points to Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona. Ambassador sought Sri Lanka's support and vote for upcoming human rights resolutions in the United Nations General Assembly's Third Committee and stated U.S. opposition to "no-action" motions [...]
2008-11-13 13:27:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CE
08COLOMBO1044MALDIVES WILL VOTE WITH U.S. IN UNGA THIRD
[...] (SBU) Foreign Minister Ahmed Shaheed reported to Ambassador that Maldives would vote against the no-action resolutions on Burma and DPRK and vote in favor of the resolutions. However, citing a common stand taken by the Organization of Islamic Countries, Shaheed said Maldives would not be abl [...]
2008-11-19 09:03:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UNGA BM KN IR MV
08COLOMBO1056UNGA ANTI-ISRAEL RESOLUTIONS: POSITIVE MOVEMENT
[...] (SBU) Maldivian Foreign Minister Shaheed assured Ambassador that Maldives could probably shift "to a more reasonable stance" on the anti-Israel resolutions. He indicated, however, that MFA would have to look at each resolution on a case-by-case basis. He also reported that he had instructed [...]
2008-11-24 12:24:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNGA IS PA CE MV
08COLOMBO1063 AUSTR DELANEY'S VISIT TO SRI LANKA
[...] (U) Summary: Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South Asia Michael Delaney visited Sri Lanka November 11-14 to engage with key government and business leaders, to discuss issues related to U.S.- Sri Lanka Trade and Investment Framework Agreement talks, and to review labor issues raised in [...]
2008-11-26 07:51:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD EINV PGOV CE
08COLOMBO1123 SRI LANKA PASSES 2009 BUDGET
[...] Summary: (SBU) Parliament easily passed the 2009 GSL budget on December 8, one month following President Rajapaksa's presentation of the draft on November 6. This is Rajapaksa's fourth budget since coming into office in 2005 on a platform of poverty reduction, steering investment to disadvan [...]
2008-12-09 11:54:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV MARR KMCA CE
08COLOMBO1127SRI LANKA: AMBASSDOR EXPRESSES CONCERN ABOUT
[...] (SBU) Ambassador met with Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal on December 9 to express concern about the Supreme Court's interim order halting CPC hedge payments to banks (reftel). Ambassador noted that the ruling not only causes difficulty for Citibank and the other banks involved, but coul [...]
2008-12-10 11:36:00Embassy ColomboSECRETECON EINV PGOV CE
08COLOMBO1133 SRI LANKA: FINANCING HARDSHIPS IN NEW YEAR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Sri Lanka's macroeconomic outlook for 2009 is weakening. In November Central Bank reserves declined, for the fourth straight month, to around $2 billion, or less than 2 months of imports. The trade deficit in the first ten months expanded by 78%, and the Central Bank (CB) expe [...]
2008-12-15 11:15:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV KMCA CE
08COLOMBO1140IRAN VOTE: DEMARCHE TO MALDIVES
[...] (SBU) On December 16, 2008, Ambassador conveyed ref A letter from Secretary Rice to Foreign Minister Shaheed thanking him for Maldives' helpful shift in stance on the Third Committee resolution in Iran (and the associated no-action motion). Ambassador requested that Maldives vote in acordanc [...]
2008-12-17 08:33:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UNGA MV CE
08COLOMBO16702/15/2008, EAC MEETING REGARDING SECURITY
[...] (S/NF) Summary: In response to information provided reftel, AmEmbassy Colombo convened a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC). The EAC concurred that the death of the Hizballah leader was unlikely to affect Post's security profile, and therefore the EAC felt that it was not nec [...]
2008-02-15 10:26:00Embassy ColomboSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER CASC
08COLOMBO281SRI LANKA: CITIBANK BLOCKS SRI LANKAN AIRLINE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Citibank Sri Lanka has blocked a $250,000 transaction between Sri Lankan Airlines and Iranian Bank Melli, in accordance with Executive Order 13382 sanctions against Bank Melli. The blocked transaction was intended to pay for routine civil aviation overflight fees due to the gov [...]
2008-03-19 01:08:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALKTFN EFIN KNNP CE IR
08COLOMBO287SRI LANKA: COORDINATING HUMAN RIGHTS STRATEGY WITH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On March 18, Ambassador hosted a meeting of representatives of missions that have contributed to the International Independent Group of Eminent Persons (IIGEP) to discuss how to maintain a strategy of continued engagement with the GSL on human rights following IIGEP's decision to [...]
2008-03-19 12:57:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS CE
08COLOMBO313UNSCR 1803: SRI LANKA REVIEWING "LINE BY LINE"
[...] (C) Summary: Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Central Bank both responded to post's demarches on UN Security Council Resolution 1803 with assurances that Sri Lanka would meet its international obligations with respect to sanctions against Iran. The MFA acting Director General for U [...]
2008-03-27 10:31:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALEFIN KNNP UNSC IAEA IR CE
08COLOMBO335SRI LANKAN AIRLINES APPLICATION TO OFAC TO RELEASE
[...] (C) Summary and recommendation: Sri Lankan Airlines has submitted a license application to the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requesting release of a Pounds Sterling 125,124.70 payment that Citibank's Sri Lanka branch blocked in accordance with Executive Order 13382 because the r [...]
2008-04-01 12:20:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALEFIN KNNP KTFN IR CE
08COLOMBO394SRI LANKA: SCENESETTER FOR PDAS CAMP'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) INTRODUCTION: Your visit comes at a time when our relations with Sri Lanka are beginning to show signs of strain from the increasing pressure we have applied on key issues, particularly human rights and military cooperation. Nonetheless, we continue to have access at the highest levels [...]
2008-04-17 11:26:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS CE
08COLOMBO478SRI LANKA: SCENESETTER FOR DAS ERICA
[...] (C) Summary and Introduction: Your visit comes at a time when our relations with Sri Lanka are strong, but show some strain from the pressure we have applied on key issues, particularly human rights. Nonetheless, we continue to have access at the highest levels of the GSL and to play an imp [...]
2008-05-16 10:57:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM MOPS PTER CE
08COLOMBO503SRI LANKA: IRAN REFINERY OFFER GOING AHEAD, BUT IN WHOSE
[...] (SBU) Summary and comment: Iran's offer of concessionary financing for a major expansion of Sri Lanka's sole oil refinery was firmed up with the late April visit of President Ahmadinejad to Sri Lanka. Iran has promised to lend Sri Lanka 70% of the estimated $1.2 billion project cost, at a conc [...]
2008-05-27 04:16:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV ENRG PREL CE IR CH
08COLOMBO527SRI LANKA: GOVERNMENT RAISES FUEL PRICES BY RECORD AMOUNTS
[...] (SBU) Summary and comment: On May 25, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Sri Lanka's state-owned oil company, raised diesel and gasoline prices by an unprecedented 37% and 23% respectively. This is the second CPC fuel price increase in 2008, bringing prices to double the level of two years ago [...]
2008-06-02 11:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EAGR PGOV CE
08COLOMBO604SRI LANKA: COLOMBO PLAN BUDGET PROPOSAL STILL PENDING
[...] SUMMARY: In a meeting convened solely to approve the budget, the Colombo Plan failed to approve a proposed budget increase. Bangladesh, Japan, South Korea and the U.S. objected to the increase in membership dues. The remaining participating countries supported the increase. (Note: Burma lac [...]
2008-06-23 09:45:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR CPCTC UNODC CE
08COLOMBO61INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2008 - SRI LANKA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-14 10:32:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDCE ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR
08COLOMBO620SRI LANKA: SCENESETTER FOR DAS FEIGENBAUM'S VISIT
[...] (C) Sri Lanka: Your visit comes at a time when our relations with Sri Lanka are showing signs of strain from the increasing pressure we have applied on key issues, particularly human rights. Nonetheless, we continue to have access at the highest levels of the GSL and to play an important [...]
2008-06-25 13:18:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS CE MV
08COLOMBO694SRI LANKA: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN
[...] (U) On July 21 Ambassador spoke with Foreign Secretary Palith Kohona following Post's transmittal of the non-paper concerning the additional Iranian entities designated under E.O. 13382 (ref A) and information on Ambassador Burns' participation in the in the P5 1 talks with the Iranians (ref B [...]
2008-07-21 10:52:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PARM PREL KNNP IR CE
08COLOMBO76SRI LANKA: INFLATION 17.5% IN 2007; CENTRAL BANK SAYS
[...] (SBU) Summary and comment: Sri Lanka's inflation remained high in 2007, averaging 17.5% for the year after spiking to around 20% at times. Consumers and business both felt the impact, with food and fuel prices rising most steeply. Correspondingly high interest rates compounded the pain. The [...]
2008-01-16 11:58:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EAID CE
08COLOMBO779MALDIVES: DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS
[...] (SBU) We conveyed on August 21 reftel points on the U.S. Treasury's designation of five Iranian nuclear and missile entities to Mohamed Niyaz, Third Secretary at the Maldives High Commission in Colombo, and asked that the Maldives seek to identify and freeze any assets related to these entities [...]
2008-08-22 05:05:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN MV IR GM
08COLOMBO780SRI LANKA: DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS
[...] (SBU) We conveyed on August 21 reftel points on the U.S. Treasury's designation of five Iranian nuclear and missile entities to Gihan Indragupta, Assistant Director of UN and Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and asked that the GSL seek to identify and freeze any assets related [...]
2008-08-22 05:06:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN CE IR GM
08COLOMBO821SRI LANKA: IMF CONCERNED ABOUT ECONOMIC POLICY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During a meeting with Econoffs, IMF officials visiting Sri Lanka for "Article IV" consultations privately expressed concerns about Sri Lanka's persistently high inflation, various fiscal problems, and external imbalances. Taken together, these signs from the Sri Lankan economy [...]
2008-09-02 01:59:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV ECON KMCA CE
08COLOMBO888PREPARING FOR GC VOTE ON MESA GROUP SEAT ON IAEA
[...] (S) DCM met on September 22 with MFA Director General for Multilateral Affairs Aruni Wijewardena to convey Ref A points. DCM emphasized that it would be inappropriate for either Iran or Syria to serve on the IAEA Board of Governors due to their lack of cooperation with the IAEA's investigat [...]
2008-09-22 10:34:00Embassy ColomboSECRETIAEA KNNP PREL KZ SY AORC CE
08COLOMBO984SRI LANKA/MALDIVES: DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN
[...] (SBU) On October 28 the Ambassador delivered reftel points and FATF 1803 guidelines to Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona. The Ambassador strongly urged the GSL to take local action against the Export Development Bank of Iran (EDBI) and to cease any activities the GSL may have with this instit [...]
2008-10-30 07:03:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN MNUC PREL PARM KNNP CE MV
08CONAKRY392GUINEA - DEMARCHE ON DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL
[...] On July 22, Econoff met with Karakomba Camara, Secretary General of the Minister of Finance, to deliver reftel demarche regarding the designation of additional Iranian entities under E.O. 13382. Post provided Camara with Department nonpaper, and will provide a French language translation as [...]
2008-07-23 05:44:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM IR GV
08COPENHAGEN296LEBANON: DANES FOCUS ON EU IN RESPONSE TO CRISIS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-19 07:03:00Embassy CopenhagenCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV LE SY IR DA
08COPENHAGEN393DANISH VIEWS ON JULY GAERC MINISTERIAL
[...] (C). In a July 18 discussion of reftel, Danish MFA European Correspondent Asif Amin informed PolOff that Denmark supports the US positions on the GAERC agenda items. Due to the FM's vacation schedule, Denmark's Ambassador in Brussels will lead the Danish delegation. Because of the FM's abse [...]
2008-07-21 06:07:00Embassy CopenhagenCONFIDENTIALEUN PHUM PREL IR SO SU CD ZI UP DA
08COPENHAGEN480DENMARK AT THE SEPTEMBER GAERC
[...] (C) In response to reftel demarche, Danish MFA European Correspondent Asif Amin told us that Denmark's primary focus at the upcoming GAERC remains Georgia. The Danes were generally pleased with EU decisions on Georgia and Russia at the recently-concluded Gymnich, Asif reported, adding that Co [...]
2008-09-11 08:10:00Embassy CopenhagenCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EUN GG RU DA
08COPENHAGEN483DANISH VIEWS ON UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE PRIORITIES
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on USG human rights priorities for the 2008 UN General Assembly Third Committee to Emil Paulsen of the Danish MFA Human Rights Department. Paulsen confirmed EU opposition to no-action motions. He also confirmed EU plans to table resolutions on Burma and the [...]
2008-09-11 14:29:00Embassy CopenhagenCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNGA DA
08COPENHAGEN579DANISH REACTION TO DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-31 08:28:00Embassy CopenhagenUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR DA
08COPENHAGEN595DENMARK: LEVERAGING FATF STATEMENT ON IRAN INTO
[...] (S) We discussed reftel points with Danish Government officials on November 4 and November 12, stressing the importance that Denmark adopt at least one of the preventive measures set forth in reftel to address risks posed by Iran. According to Nikolaj Harris, Head of Section of the Danish Fore [...]
2008-11-13 08:47:00Embassy CopenhagenSECRETKNNP PARM PREL EFIN DA
08COPENHAGEN613DENMARK: REVOCATION OF IRAN U-TURN GENERAL LICENSE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-21 15:23:00Embassy CopenhagenUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PARM PREL EFIN DA
08COPENHAGEN617YOUR VISIT TO COPENHAGEN
[...] (C) Madam Secretary, you know Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Moller as a good colleague, and Denmark as one of our closest allies in Europe. Your "farewell" visit here is much appreciated by the Danes, who are naturally looking ahead to the incoming administration but are also keen to highli [...]
2008-11-25 08:59:00Embassy CopenhagenCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR ECON OVIP DA
08COTONOU149BENIN: DEMARCHE ON USG VIEWS FOLLOWING IAEA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-07 06:30:00Embassy CotonouSECRETKNNP MNUC PARM BN
08COTONOU497BENIN: Delivery of Non-Paper on Iran Entities and
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-22 11:25:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR GM BN
08DAKAR1036UNGA DEMARCHE: SENEGALESE FOREIGN MINISTER OPEN TO
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see para 6. 2. (C) Summary: Ambassador delivered reftel demarche to Foreign Minister Cheikh Tidiane Gadio on August 4. He responded enthusiastically that the United States and Senegal could work together to find points of commonality to yield mutual [...]
2008-09-09 10:40:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UN SG
08DAKAR1046FINANCE MINISTER REGAINS CONTROL OF SENEGAL,S UGLY
[...] (S) Summary: During an August 25 courtesy call, Senegal's Finance Minister Abdoulaye Diop revealed to the Ambassador that he had "wrested control" of Senegal's public finances from the Budget Ministry, subordinate to the Finance Ministry. In doing so, the former budget Minister, and ally of [...]
2008-09-10 17:31:00Embassy DakarSECRETEFIN KCOR EAID ECON PGOV SG
08DAKAR125 RESULTS OF FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ASSESSMENT TEAM VISIT TO
[...] (SBU) This cable is largely derived from the initial report by an interagency Financial System Assessment Team (FSAT),which conducted an onsite visit to Senegal November 5-9, 2007. The team met with a wide array of government and private sector entities in Senegal and came away with a nuance [...]
2008-02-04 08:59:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PTER KCRM PREL SNAR PGOV SG
08DAKAR1319AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS, PRESSES FOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a series of meetings surrounding the presentation of her credentials to Bissau-Guinean President Joao Bernardo Vieira on November 6, 2008, Ambassador Bernicat pressed for continued vigilance in the fight against narco-trafficking and pledged U.S. engagement in the anti-drug ef [...]
2008-11-14 07:35:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PU SNAR XY
08DAKAR1444Senegal: Imams Call for Civil Disobedience
[...] (SBU) Summary: On December 6, a group of imams (Muslim religious leaders) led a protest in the streets of the Guediawaye suburb of Dakar, to demand a reduction in the cost of electricity. They are threatening to refuse to pay their bills and to spread the protest by calling for the support of [...]
2008-12-18 17:03:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINS KDEM ENRG ECON SG
08DAKAR1450Senegal: Imams Call for Civil Disobedience
[...] (SBU) Summary: On December 6, a group of imams (Muslim religious leaders) led a protest in the streets of the Guediawaye suburb of Dakar, to demand a reduction in the cost of electricity. They are threatening to refuse to pay their bills and to spread the protest by calling for the support of [...]
2008-12-19 14:05:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINS KDEM ENRG ECON SG
08DAKAR1486SENEGAL'S FOREIGN MINISTER ON GUINEAN COUP
[...] (C) Summary: On December 30 following a meeting with Charge and Political Counselor, Senegalese Minister of Foreign Affairs Cheikh Tidiane Gadio publicly clarified Senegal's position regarding the recent coup d'etat in Guinea; Gadio stated that Senegal is not supporting a military regime" in G [...]
2008-12-31 14:33:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM PINR GV MR SG
08DAKAR496SPECIAL ENVOY MEETS WITH OIC CHAIR, PRESIDENT WADE
[...] (C) Summary: On April 22 Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber, accompanied by Charge and political counselor, met with Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade in his new capacity as the chairman of the 57-nation OIC following Senegal,s hosting of the OIC s [...]
2008-04-29 13:45:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALOIC KISL PGOV PREL AORC KV SR SG
08DAKAR501ISRAELIS DISTRESSED BY SENEGALESE PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Summary: On April 29, the Israeli Ambassador to Senegal (please protect) called on Charge to express his country,s concerns about President Abdoulaye Wade,s efforts to inject himself and his country into the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. He said President Wade is misrepresenting the [...]
2008-04-30 10:22:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IS SY SG
08DAKAR539SENEGAL DISTURBED BY IRANIAN ARMING OF THE GAMBIA
[...] (C) On May 7, the Senegalese Foreign Ministry's director of the African and Asian Affairs Division, Momar Gueye, told Political Counselor his government is "disturbed" by Iran's efforts to build a security relationship with the Gambia. In particular, he said Senegal is concerned about Iran pr [...]
2008-05-09 11:01:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV GA SG
08DAKAR825AN INSIDER'S CRITICAL VIEW OF PRESIDENT WADE'S
[...] (S) SUMMARY: During a June 28 lunch at a local restaurant with Econ Counselor, one of President Wade's Financial/Economic Advisors, Habib Mbaye, quietly offered a starkly negative view of Wade's policies and priorities, and also the corrupt influence of the President's son, Karim. Mbaye (str [...]
2008-07-15 11:58:00Embassy DakarSECRETPGOV PREL KCOR ECON KMCA SG
08DAMASCUS107HIZBALLAH'S IMAD MUGNIYAH KILLED BY CAR BOMB IN
[...] (SBU) Syria's tightly controlled press remained silent on reports of Imad Mugniyah's death in a car bomb that exploded near Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) headquarters in the neighborhood of Kafr Sousa at approximately 10:00 pm local February 12. According to contacts who were on the sc [...]
2008-02-13 14:47:00Embassy DamascusSECRETPGOV PTER SY LE
08DAMASCUS126CONVERTING DESIGNATIONS UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER
[...] (S) Summary: The February 13 White House announcement of amended Executive Order 13338 (E.O. 13460) provides a powerful tool to target corrupt regime insiders, play on widespread public recognition of and opposition to corruption in Syria, and potentially increase pressure on Bashar from the [...]
2008-02-21 17:39:00Embassy DamascusSECRETEFIN ETTC PGOV PREL PTER SY
08DAMASCUS158DAMASCUS INTENT ON HOLDING ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT
[...] (C) Summary: A little more than three weeks from the appointed date, the SARG appears determined to proceed with an Arab summit, even if only seven Arab head's of state attend. Saudi and Egyptian pressure on other Arab countries to downgrade the level of representation in the absence of the [...]
2008-03-05 18:04:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY
08DAMASCUS177REVERBERATIONS CONTINUE FROM MAKHLUF DESIGNATION
[...] (C) The continuing fallout from the designation of Rami Makhluf, President Asad's first cousin, has exposed nascent fissures in the Syrian business community. A senior Alawite told us he had already sold his own shares in Gulfsands and intends to completely divest from Cham Holding in order to [...]
2008-03-13 17:36:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EFIN KCOR PGOV SY
08DAMASCUS199SYRIAN BUSINESSMEN AND E.O. 13460: A STRATEGY TO
[...] (S) Post proposes an operational strategy to use E.O. 13460 to expose and exploit Bashar al-Asad's domestic economic vulnerabilities (ref A). These include the growing influence of a Syrian business class resentful of increased regime extortion despite Bashar's promised economic reforms, the [...]
2008-03-20 11:25:00Embassy DamascusSECRETEFIN EINV ETRD ETTC KCOR PGOV SY LE
08DAMASCUS20DID ANNAPOLIS PRODUCE A SHIFT IN SYRIAN POLICY?
[...] (C) Summary: Many observers of Syrian foreign policy here assert the November 27-28 Annapolis Conference stimulated a favorable shift towards the West. While it is hard to ignore Syria's public declarations of interest in peace with Israel and its efforts to cultivate better relations with th [...]
2008-01-08 14:00:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY
08DAMASCUS210SARG PLAYS ARAB UNITY CARD ON EVE OF ARAB SUMMIT
[...] (C) Summary: With last minute changes still a possibility and Jordan's representation up in the air, the SARG claims it will receive up to 12 heads of state, despite evidence to the contrary. In response to Egypt and Saudi Arabia's decision to downgrade significantly their representation and [...]
2008-03-27 17:54:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY
08DAMASCUS219ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT 2008: ALL HAT, NO CATTLE
[...] (C) Summary: Proclaiming the March 29-30 Arab League Summit an "historic event," the Syrian government trumpeted its ability to overcome alleged U.S. efforts to torpedo the proceedings while trying to avoid open controversy over the lack of any progress in Lebanon. Eleven heads of state prese [...]
2008-03-31 18:35:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY
08DAMASCUS231SCHEDULE FOR THE APRIL 13 AND APRIL 14 MEETINGS OF
[...] (U) Post has received the following detailed schedule of the meetings of the Coordination and Cooperation Security Committee of Iraq and Neighboring Countries which is to take place at the Ebla al-Sham Hotel on April 12 and April 13, 2008. 2. (U) Sunday, April 13, 2008 09:00 t [...]
2008-04-08 06:59:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL SY
08DAMASCUS251PREMATURE RUMORS OF ASIF SHAWKAT'S DEMISE
[...] (S) Summary: Widespread reports that Syrian Military Intelligence Chief Asif Shawkat is under house arrest and that Shawkat's wife (and Bashar Asad's sister) Bushra al-Asad is trying to flee the country likely reflect Bashar's successful moves to limit Shawkat's influence. While our sources [...]
2008-04-14 14:17:00Embassy DamascusSECRETPREL PGOV SY IZ
08DAMASCUS263SYRIAN POLICY AFTER ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT
[...] (C) Summary: Following in the footsteps of President al-Asad's relatively moderate rhetoric during the Arab League Summit, Syrian diplomacy over the last month appears to be in conflict avoidance mode, while hard-line policies on Lebanon continue. On April 19, Asad confirmed to a meeting of t [...]
2008-04-22 12:01:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY
08DAMASCUS269SYRIAN EQUITIES IN ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN SECURITY
[...] (S) Summary: Syria's primary security interests in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are to avoid a war with Israel that would threaten the Asad family's hold on power and to win Israel's return of the occupied Golan Heights to the 1967 border lines. As the self-proclaimed center of Arab re [...]
2008-04-23 07:06:00Embassy DamascusSECRETPREL KWBG KPAL IS
08DAMASCUS305FM MUALLEM ADVISOR VIEWS TURKISH CHANNEL AS "BABY
[...] (C) Summary: Samir al-Taqi, Orient Center Director and informal advisor to FM Muallem, told us April 30 that his mid-April trip to Ankara had helped to pave the way for a positive April 26 exchange between Turkish PM Erdogan and President Asad in Damascus on continuing indirect discussions b [...]
2008-05-01 15:07:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY IS TU
08DAMASCUS321DAMASCUS REFUGEE SITREP 3
[...] (SBU) This is the third in a series of Embassy Damascus's updates on Iraqi refugee processing in Syria. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Post continued its coordination on Iraqi refugee issues with meetings with the regional IOM director, Canadian Conoffs, and UNHCR representatives. Post is following dev [...]
2008-05-08 16:28:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM PREL SY IZ
08DAMASCUS330SYRIA VIEWS LEBANON'S "INTERNAL CRISIS," STRESSES
[...] (C) Summary: After public weekend consultations with Qatar, Bahrain, and Yemen (and private discussions with Turkey,) Syrian officials continue to frame the Lebanese crisis as a "domestic affair" that must be solved by internal dialog. Syria's low-level representation at the May 11 emergenc [...]
2008-05-12 12:27:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SY LE
08DAMASCUS348SARG PRESSURE POINTS IN CURRENT LEBANESE CRISIS
[...] (C) Summary: As Washington assesses options for pressuring Syria on its Lebanon policy, Post suggests six possible measures for consideration. We believe Syria is vulnerable to a PD focus on the Shia/Iran aspect of Syria's support for Hizballah. Immediate designations of additional Syrian [...]
2008-05-15 13:31:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EFIN ETTC SY LE IZ
08DAMASCUS357INITIAL TAKE FROM DAMASCUS ON DOHA AGREEMENT ON
[...] (C) Summary: With President Asad in Aleppo and FM Muallem in Bahrain, SARG reactions in Damascus have been slow to emerge. FM Muallem expressed the SARG's support of "all that the brethren in Lebanon agree on," and we understand Bashar has been in close contact with the Qataris. Syria's po [...]
2008-05-21 13:18:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY LE
08DAMASCUS359NEW ROUND OF TURKISH-BROKERED TALKS BETWEEN SYRIA
[...] (C) Summary: MFA Advisor Samir al-Taqi confirmed reports of a new round of indirect Syrian-Israeli expert talks on the Golan under Turkish auspices in Ankara. The Turks are pushing for face-to-face discussions to speed up the process and move from modalities to substance, and the SARG is giv [...]
2008-05-22 04:32:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY LE
08DAMASCUS388SYRIA STAYS LIMBER TRYING TO BALANCE ISRAEL, IRAN,
[...] (C) Summary: President Asad departed June 1 on a three-day official trip to UAE and Kuwait more confident about his internal standing and upbeat after a productive round of negotiations with the Israelis in Istanbul that may have included lower-level, face-to-face meetings. Asad also receiv [...]
2008-06-01 15:02:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY LE
08DAMASCUS404BASHAR'S USES ROAD TRIP FOR POSITIVE PR, MORE
[...] (C) Summary: President Asad used a three-day Gulf trip to attract regional and international press attention to Syria's desire for progress on the Golan track and better relations with Saudi Arabia. Our sources say Asad's upcoming swing through North Africa next week (starting with Rabat, Algi [...]
2008-06-05 16:43:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY LE
08DAMASCUS420 SYRIA'S LACK OF ENGAGEMENT ON IRAQ: POSSIBLE
[...] (C) Summary: With Syria's recent effort to gain credit for the Doha Agreement and publicly announcing indirect negotiations with Israel, it hopes for engagement with the West and a loosening of its international isolation. Still, the SARG has yet to make any substantial concessions on the key [...]
2008-06-12 16:40:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY LE
08DAMASCUS46SYRIA: 2007 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Russell Comeau is the Embassy POC. Address: 6110 Damascus Place, Dulles, VA 20189. Unclassified e-mail: ComeauR@State.gov. Tel: ( 963-11) 3391-3785. 2. (SBU) Syria was designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism in 1979. Since then it has continued political support to Palestinia [...]
2008-01-22 12:33:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC PGOV SY
08DAMASCUS48SARG PRESSES AHEAD WITH PALESTINIAN CONFERENCE
[...] (C) Summary: Notwithstanding Palestinian Authority (PA) opposition to the January 23-25 meeting of Palestinian groups in Damascus, preparations are in place for an event in Damascus that will likely (1) underscore the right of return of Palestinian refugees; (2) call for reconciliation betwee [...]
2008-01-22 16:02:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY IS
08DAMASCUS491TIME FOR TALKING POINTS TO COUNTER SYRIA'S "CHARM
[...] (C) Summary: Eager to exploit growing European interest in engaging Syria, Damascus is taking credit for recent "stabilizing" regional developments, such as the Doha accord on Lebanon, peace talks with Israel, the Hamas-Israeli "calming," and even Israeli-Hizballah prisoner exchanges. Some [...]
2008-07-10 09:50:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KPAL SY IS LE IZ
08DAMASCUS524FOREIGN TOURISM TO SYRIA UP 40 PERCENT IN 2008
[...] (C) At the mid-point of 2008, the Syrian economy is enjoying its best tourism season since 2002, and a 40 percent increase in foreign tourism over 2007. A local expert attributes the increase to a year of political stability in the region and a greater SARG investment in marketing Syria in Eu [...]
2008-07-22 06:27:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD PGOV SY
08DAMASCUS559SUPPORTING SYRIA'S EMERGING PRIVATE SECTOR
[...] (C) After 45 years of Baathist socialism, private enterprise is gaining momentum in Syria. Over the past 18 months, the SARG has enacted six major economic reforms that were long advocated by international consultants but bitterly resisted by Baath Party apparatchiks. Encouraged by the refor [...]
2008-08-07 16:16:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ETRD ETTC KCOR PGOV SY
08DAMASCUS560AMMAR AL-HAKIM VISIT SIGNALS NEW SARG EMPHASIS ON
[...] (C) Summary: On July 30-31, President Asad and other senior officials provided a lavish reception for Deputy Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI) Chair Ammar al-Hakim. Embassy sources suggest Al-Hakim responded favorably to Syrian lobbying to oppose a a long-term security agreement between [...]
2008-08-07 16:38:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY LE
08DAMASCUS609FM KOUCHNER VISIT SETS AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 3-4
[...] (C) Summary: According to a French Embassy readout, French FM Kouchner's August 22-23 discussions with President Asad and FM Muallim focused on Lebanon, Russia/Georgia, human rights, Syria's indirect talks with Israel, and Iran in advance of President Sarkozy's September 3-4 visit to Damasc [...]
2008-08-27 10:04:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPBTS PGOV PHUM PREL SY FR
08DAMASCUS610FM KOUCHNER VISIT SETS AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 3-4
[...] (C) Summary: According to a French Embassy readout, French FM Kouchner's August 22-23 discussions with President Asad and FM Muallim focused on Lebanon, Russia/Georgia, human rights, Syria's indirect talks with Israel, and Iran in advance of President Sarkozy's September 3-4 visit to Damasc [...]
2008-08-27 12:33:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPBTS PGOV PHUM PREL SY FR
08DAMASCUS646SARKOZY'S VISIT YIELDS VICTORY FOR FRENCH OIL
[...] (C) The most significant economic development resulting from French President Nicholas Sarkozy's visit to Damascus was the signing of an MOU with the SARG that would position the French petroleum company Total to take the lead on any potential projects linking Syria's petroleum infrastructure [...]
2008-09-15 15:12:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALEINV ENRG EPET ETRD PGOV FR SY
08DAMASCUS666SPANISH FOREIGN MINISTER "GETS TOUGH" WITH SARG
[...] (C) Summary: The September 17 visit to Damascus of Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Moratinos, portrayed by the Spanish Embassy as an opportunity for Spain to "get tough" with the SARG, lasted less then a day. Moratinos held short meetings with President Asad and Foreign Minister Muallem and [...]
2008-09-22 14:56:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPROG PREF PREL SY
08DAMASCUS72CHILEANS TO RESETTLE IRAQI PALESTINIAN REFUGEES
[...] (C) On January 22, PolOff met with Deputy Head of the Chilean Mission to Syria, Arturo Giadala, who confirmed reports that his country would be resettling over 100 Iraqi Palestinian refugees currently residing in the Al-Tanf refugee camp. (Note: There three camps near the Iraqi border where Ir [...]
2008-01-31 15:41:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL SY IZ
08DAMASCUS727PART I OF A SERIES: IRANIAN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN
[...] (SBU) This is the first cable in a three-part series examining Iranian economic activity in Syria. Iranian-Syrian economic cooperation is overstated by both the SARG and Iranian government in an attempt to create the public perception that a mutually beneficial economic relationship has resu [...]
2008-10-16 16:19:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EPET ETRD PGOV IR SY
08DAMASCUS735PART II OF A SERIES: IRANIAN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN
[...] (SBU) This is the second cable in a three-part series examining Iranian economic activity in Syria. The largest Iranian investment projects in Syria are two car assembly plants that are struggling to break even just one year after opening. Several other projects touted as "investment" are ac [...]
2008-10-21 13:57:00Embassy DamascusSECRET//NOFORNECON EFIN EPET ETRD PGOV IR SY
08DAMASCUS742PART III OF A SERIES: IRANIAN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN
[...] (C) This is the third and final cable in a three-part series examining Iranian economic activity in Syria. The greatest interaction between the Syrian and Iranian private sectors results from Syria's historical importance in Shi'ism. Iranian religious pilgrims represent the largest single bl [...]
2008-10-27 11:19:00Embassy DamascusSECRET//NOFORNECON EFIN EPET ETRD PGOV IR SY
08DAMASCUS753SARG VIEWS ON NEW EMBASSY COMPOUND
[...] (S/NF) A Palestinian American academic who enjoys frequent access to SARG FM Muallim told us October 23 that Muallim believes that the U.S. Embassy is exaggerating the threat in Damascus and "can wait" until such time as the SARG finds a location for a NEC. The implication was that the SARG [...]
2008-10-29 10:14:00Embassy DamascusSECRET//NOFORNPREL ASEC ABLD SY
08DAMASCUS756UPDATE FROM DAMASCUS: SARG BRIEFS DIPLOMATIC
[...] (C) Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Miqdad briefed local diplomatic missions October 29 on the SARG's decision to order the closure of the American Cultural Center (ACC) and American School (DCS). He received push-back from a number of missions, especially regarding closure of the latte [...]
2008-10-29 14:16:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS SY IZ
08DAMASCUS762DAMASCUS MEDIA REACTION, OCTOBER 30, 2008
[...] The media storm surrounding the October 26 attack in Abu Kamal and subsequent Syrian accusations against the United States and Syrian actions against U.S. Embassy operations in Damascus continued unabated. Print media were dominated by reports of a large protest march in the town of Abu Kamal [...]
2008-10-30 15:43:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPAO SY
08DAMASCUS773CORRECTED COPY: ANYTHING BUT CONCILIATORY: SARG
[...] (S) Summary: Several Embassy sources suggest Iran and Hizballah are pressuring the SARG not only to lobby PM Maliki's government to alter the U.S.-Iraqi bilateral security framework and SOFA, but also to participate in joint attacks against U.S. military targets in Iraq and elsewhere. As rep [...]
2008-11-03 09:19:00Embassy DamascusSECRETPREL PTER PINS ASEC IZ IR SY
08DAMASCUS800ZEBARI CONDEMNS 10/26 ATTACK, SEEKS TO RE-ASSURE
[...] (C) Summary: In a hastily arranged November 11-12 visit to Damascus, Iraqi FM Hoshyar Zebari delivered a letter to a skeptical President Asad from PM Maliki reassuring Syrian leaders the SOFA would not allow U.S. troops to launch attacks on Iraq's neighbors. Zebari publicly "rejected" the [...]
2008-11-13 14:05:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS PTER SY IZ
08DAMASCUS821UK FOREIGN SECRETARY MILIBAND'S NOV. 17-18 TRIP TO
[...] (S/NF) Summary: UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband urged Syrian President Bashar Asad and FM Walid Muallim to take positive steps now on Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Palestinian-Israeli peace talks, and indirect Syrian-Israeli peace talks. Doing so would help shape coming regional political change [...]
2008-11-19 16:08:00Embassy DamascusSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV KPAL UK IZ LE IR SY
08DAMASCUS862BAILING OUT THE SHAM: SARG CONTRACT RESCUES
[...] (C) A reputable Syrian website reported that the SARG will supply Syrian public sector entities with "Sham"-model automobiles. The "Sham" (colloquial Arabic for Syria) is a Peugot-based sedan produced by a joint Syrian-Iranian assembly plant (SIAMCO) in rural Damascus that opened in 2007. B [...]
2008-12-02 12:56:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EPET ETRD PGOV IR SY
08DAMASCUS863GUEANT AND LEVITTE TO SARG: GOOD JOB, BUT WORK
[...] (C) Summary: French Embassy DCM Nicholas Suran briefed us December 1 on Claude Gueant and Jean-David Levitte's November 30 visit to Damascus. After stops in Doha and Jeddah, the two Elysee advisors delivered an oral message to President Asad from President Sarkozy, urged Syria to make good [...]
2008-12-02 15:35:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV LE IR FR IZ SY
08DAMASCUS896SCENESETTER FOR SENATOR SPECTER'S DEC. 29-31 VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy Damascus looks forward to your visit. You will find President Asad and his regime more confident and self-assured since your meetings in December 2007. In the last year, Syria has successfully maintained and even deepened relationships with Iran, Hizballah, Hamas, an [...]
2008-12-18 16:45:00Embassy DamascusSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV LE IR FR IZ SY
08DAMASCUS906SYRIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Russell Comeau is the Embassy POC. Address: 6110 Damascus Place, Dulles, VA 20189. Unclassified e-mail: ComeauR@State.gov. Tel: ( 963) 11-3391-3785. 2. (SBU) Designated in 1979 as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, Syria in 2008 continued political support to Palestinian terrorist gro [...]
2008-12-23 12:10:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC
08DAMASCUS908SYRIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Russell Comeau is the Embassy POC. Address: 6110 Damascus Place, Dulles, VA 20189. Unclassified e-mail: ComeauR@State.gov. Tel: ( 963) 11-3391-3785. 2. (SBU) Designated in 1979 as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, Syria in 2008 continued political support to Palestinian terrorist gro [...]
2008-12-29 04:30:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC
08DAMASCUS913AMIDST CALLS FOR THIRD INTIFADA, SYRIANS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Syrian President Bashar al-Asad has worked the phone in an effort to orchestrate a January 2 Arab League Emergency Summit in Doha. According to media reports citing anonymous Syrian officials, Syria has suspended its participation in indirect peace talks with Israel. Syrian dem [...]
2008-12-29 15:08:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL PHUM SY
08DAMASCUS919GAZA: MUALLIM PUSHING HUMANITARIAN TRUCE, CLAIMS
[...] (C) Summary: FM Walid al-Muallim told Senator Specter December 30 that Syria wants to help broker a humanitarian truce in Gaza. After a series of contacts with his European counterparts, Muallim met with Hamas leader Khalid Mesha,al and other Palestinian faction heads to ask if they would ag [...]
2008-12-31 08:51:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL PGOV IS SY
08DARESSALAAM104SCENESETTER FOR PRESIDENT BUSH'S FEBRUARY 2008
[...] (SBU) Over the past two years, the U.S.-Tanzanian bilateral relationship has witnessed a sea change. With the election of a charismatic, pro-Western President, and increasing levels of U.S. assistance, cooperation has expanded in areas ranging from health and education to counterterrorism and [...]
2008-02-11 18:53:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV EAID ECON TZ
08DARESSALAAM32 TANZANIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-15 12:13:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR TZ
08DARESSALAAM390TANZANIA P5+1 DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-25 13:50:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM IR PGOV TZ
08DARESSALAAM393TANZANIA: SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CODEL NELSON
[...] (SBU) Over the past two years, the U.S.-Tanzanian bilateral relationship has witnessed a sea change. With the election of a charismatic, pro-Western President, and increasing levels of U.S. assistance, cooperation has expanded in areas ranging from health and education to counterterrorism and [...]
2008-06-25 13:53:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EAID ECON MOPS TZ
08DARESSALAAM444ZANZIBAR PRIMER: THE ISSUE, WHY IT MATTERS & WHAT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Zanzibar accounts for only three percent of Tanzania's population, yet it is a major preoccupation for the Government of Tanzania due to its longrunning severe political tensions, history of violent and flawed elections, and mediocre governance. The Zanzibar/Tanzania relationsh [...]
2008-07-18 11:23:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TZ IGAD
08DARESSALAAM536SCENESETTER FOR TANZANIAN PRESIDENT KIKWETE'S OFFICIAL U.S.
[...] (SBU) Over the past three years, the U.S.-Tanzanian bilateral relationship has witnessed a sea change. With the election of a charismatic, pro-Western President, and increasing levels of U.S. assistance, cooperation has expanded in areas ranging from health, education, and natural resource man [...]
2008-08-22 12:14:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON EAID MARR TZ
08DARESSALAAM588UNGA/THIRD COMMITTEE: TANZANIA'S REPONSE TO 2008
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Poloffs met with MFA Director of Multilateral Cooperation Ambassador Begum Taj to deliver reftel points on September 9. Taj said the GOT would support the resolution on Burma, but faced more difficulty on DPRK and especially Iran. On Zimbabwe, she cautioned that the UN should re [...]
2008-09-12 04:56:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNGA TZ
08DARESSALAAM777THIRD COMMITTEE/IRAN: TANZANIA TO ABSTAIN ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-18 06:02:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNGA TZ
08DARESSALAAM779THIRD COMMITTEE/IRAN: TANZANIA TO ABSTAIN ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-18 06:02:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNGA TZ
08DARESSALAAM783THIRD COMMITTEE/IRAN: TANZANIA TO ABSTAIN ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-18 06:02:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNGA TZ
08DARESSALAAM784THIRD COMMITTEE/IRAN: TANZANIA TO ABSTAIN ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-18 06:02:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNGA TZ
08DARESSALAAM849(S) TANZANIA DENIES DEFENSE COOPERATION WITH IRAN
[...] (S) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to MFA Foreign Service Officer Noel Kaganda on December 15. Kaganda said that there was no military or scientific cooperation currently underway or planned with Iran. However, when FM Membe visited Tehran in November (see ref B),media reported the two co [...]
2008-12-18 12:24:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamSECRETPARM PREL UNSC TZ IR
08DARESSALAAM851UNGA IRAN VOTE: TANZANIA RESPONSE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-18 12:30:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM TZ UNGA
08DARESSALAAM869Tanzania 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-31 11:19:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV PHUM TZ
08DARESSALAAM91C-NC8-00135: UPDATE ON TANZANIA COUNTERTERRORIST
[...] (SBU) In support of the upcoming POTUS visit to Tanzania, post is providing the following update on the Government of Tanzania (GOT)'s counterterrorism (CT) capabilities and cooperation (reftel). 2. (S/NF) How seriously does the Government of Tanzania (GOT) take the threat of terrorism incl [...]
2008-02-04 15:12:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamSECRET//NOFORNPINR PTER PHUM PREL TZ
08DHAKA1172BANGLADESH POSITION ON THIRD COMMITTEE HUMAN
[...] (C) On November 9, PolOff met with the Senior Assistant Secretary for the UN and Human Rights Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to encourage the Government of Bangladesh's (GOB) support on human rights resolutions pending before the Third Committee of the 63rd session of the UN General [...]
2008-11-12 11:30:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALBG BM IR JA KN PGOV PHUM PREL
08DHAKA517BANGLADESH OPENS BIDS ON OFFSHORE EXPLORATION FOR
[...] (SBU) The Government of Bangladesh May 7 opened bids from international energy companies interested in exploring for oil and natural gas in the Bay of Bengal, as Bangladesh seeks to secure future energy resources. Following discoveries of natural gas reserves off the Indian and Burmese shores [...]
2008-05-08 09:51:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EINV EMIN PGOV BG
08DHAKA565EMBASSY DHAKA WELCOMES OIC SPECIAL ENVOY CUMBER
[...] (SBU) As a large moderate Muslim majority nation whose citizens highly value democracy, Bangladesh is a key USG friend in the Islamic world and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Bangladesh has been active in multilateral fora including SAARC and the UN, where it has been a leadi [...]
2008-05-28 06:29:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OVIP PGOV EAID ECON BG
08DHAKA595GOB RESPONSE TO REPORTS BANGLADESH MAY HAVE
[...] (S) The Government of Bangladesh (GOB)'s investigation into cargo consigned in March 2006 to Everett Bangladesh (Pvt) Ltd revealed the shipment did not originate in Iran. We raised USG concerns about the reported sale of Iranian night-vision goggles (NVGs) to the Bangladesh Army with official [...]
2008-06-03 08:47:00Embassy DhakaSECRETETTC MASS PARM PREL IR BG
08DHAKA904BANGLADESH: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN
[...] (U) Deputy Pol/Econ Chief August 25 delivered reftel demarche to the Director of the Americas wing at the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Masudur Rahman. Rahman thanked us for the information, but could not comment on the prospects of similar action on the part of the Government of Ban [...]
2008-08-26 10:32:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR BG
08DHAKA961BANGLADESH NON-COMMITTAL ON 2008 UNGA HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) Pol/Econ Officer September 8 delivered reftel demarche to Masudur Rahman, Director of the Americas Wing at Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Rahman stated his government prefers to address human rights issues in other countries bilaterally rather than in a multilateral forum, part [...]
2008-09-11 01:56:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN BG
08DILI134DEMARCHE TO TIMOR-LESTE ON IRAN SANCTIONS REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-12 01:24:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN AORC ETRD TRGY KNNP UNSC IR TT
08DILI231SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE QUESTIONAIRE (SEPQ) FOR FALL
[...] (SBU) DEMONSTRATIONS A. ARE THERE ANY ETHNIC OR RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES IN COUNTRY CAPABLE OF CARRYING OUT SIGNIFICANT ANTI-AMERICAN DEMONSTRATIONS? No B. HAVE THERE BEEN ANTI-AMERICAN DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE COUNTRY WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS? No C. HAVE DEMONSTRATIONS TAKEN PLACE N [...]
2008-09-15 08:16:00Embassy DiliSECRETASEC PTER TT
08DILI251SECURITY ENVIRONMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TIMOR-LESTE (SEPQ)
[...] (SBU) DEMONSTRATIONS A. ARE THERE ANY ETHNIC OR RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES IN COUNTRY CAPABLE OF CARRYING OUT SIGNIFICANT ANTI-AMERICAN DEMONSTRATIONS? No B. HAVE THERE BEEN ANTI-AMERICAN DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE COUNTRY WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS? No C. HAVE DEMONSTRATIONS TAKEN PLACE N [...]
2008-10-01 10:21:00Embassy DiliSECRETASEC TT
08DILI286DEMARCHE TO TIMOR-LESTE ON IRAN, BURMA, DPRK RESOLUTIONS
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, DCM met November 7 with Roberto Soares, Director of Interregional Cooperation at Timor-Leste's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to urge that Timor-Leste vote against "no-action" UNGA Third Committee resolutions on Iran, Burma, and North Korea. We noted that while Timor-Leste has [...]
2008-11-07 09:00:00Embassy DiliCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNGA TT
08DILI308TIMOR-LESTE LEADERS REACT TO MCC DECISION
[...] On December 12, the Ambassador briefed Finance Minister Pires, Foreign Minister da Costa, Vice Prime Minister Guterres, Acting Speaker of Parliament Guterres, the head of Timor's MCC team, and President Jose Ramos Horta on the MCC Board's decision to not reselect Timor-Leste as Compact eligibl [...]
2008-12-15 23:38:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MCC ECON EFIN TT
08DILI74UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 1803 ON IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-06 09:33:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM TT
08DJIBOUTI603DJIBOUTI: IRANIAN DESIGNATIONS DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) PolOff delivered reftel talking points and non-paper to Djibouti Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director of Bilateral Affairs Youssouf Aden Moussa on July 17. 2. (SBU) Moussa had no immediate response, but said that he would transmit the information to the relevant technical minist [...]
2008-07-17 10:29:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM PGOV IR DJ
08DJIBOUTI676SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE
[...] (SBU) DEMONSTRATIONS A. (U) ARE THERE ANY ETHNIC OR RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES IN COUNTRY CAPABLE OF CARRYING OUT SIGNIFICANT ANTI-AMERICAN DEMONSTRATIONS? The majority of Djiboutians are Somalis with clan ties to Somaliland (northwestern Somalia). The population is 99 percent Sunn [...]
2008-08-21 09:41:00Embassy DjiboutiSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER DJ
08DJIBOUTI690IRANIAN DESIGNATIONS DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel points to GODJ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director of Bilateral Relations Youssouf Aden Moussa on August 27. 2. (SBU) Moussa said that he would transmit the designations to the relevant authorities, including the Central Bank of Djibouti. 3. (C) COMME [...]
2008-08-28 06:29:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR DJ
08DJIBOUTI731DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ARAB LEAGUE AND UNGA THIRD
[...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel points on the UNGA Third Committee (ref A) and Arab League Ministerial (ref B) to GODJ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director for International Organizations Mohamed Idriss Farah on September 7. 2. (C) On Arab League issues, Farah said that Djibouti remained [...]
2008-09-07 13:19:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UN DJ
08DJIBOUTI814DJIBOUTI ON IRAN UNSCRS: FRIENDS SHOULD BE FRANK
[...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel points on all UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs) adopted on Iran to GODJ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director for International Organizations Mohamed Idriss Farah on October 15. 2. (C) Farah affirmed Djibouti's strong interest in preventing Iran from [...]
2008-10-16 15:00:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM PREL IR DJ
08DJIBOUTI895DJIBOUTI FONMIN ON SOMALIA, ERITREA
[...] (C) Summary: According to Foreign Minister Youssouf, the GODJ favors a two-track approach on Somalia: (A) bolster the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) through regional political intervention to avert TFG collapse and through funding from international partners for TFG security forces, [...]
2008-11-16 16:23:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALDJ ER MOPS PREL PTER SO
08DJIBOUTI937SCENESETTER: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN DJIBOUTI
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Post warmly welcomes the visit of General Ward. Since your last visit in September 2008, Djibouti continues efforts in international fora to condemn Eritrea for its June 2008 border incursion. At the same time, Djibouti continues to play a significant role hosting and supportin [...]
2008-11-20 16:02:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS DJ SO ER
08DJIBOUTI999DJIBOUTI: DEMARCHE ON IRAN DEFENSE COOPERATION
[...] (C) On December 13, Ambassador delivered to Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Youssouf ref demarche urging the GODJ not to engage in defense cooperation with Iran. Youssouf listened attentively and took notes, including details of relevant UN Security Council Resolutions and U.S. legislati [...]
2008-12-14 09:42:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALDJ IR PARM PREL
08DOHA115QATAR BEGS TO DIFFER WITH OUR ASSESSMENT OF ITS
[...] (C) Charge, accompanied by P/E Chief, delivered Ref A and B demarches February 7 to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmad Bin Abdullah Al-Mahmoud (number two at the Qatari MFA),stressing our expectation of Qatar's full cooperation in support of the Arab League's goal of bringing about u [...]
2008-02-07 15:38:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM EFIN EINV KDEM LE SY QA
08DOHA152QATAR: CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Post assesses that U.S. investments in Qatar's energy industry, coupled with the onset of regular liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to the U.S. 2008-12, constitute the main critical infrastructure and key resources, which if destroyed, disrupted or exploited might have an im [...]
2008-02-21 09:57:00Embassy DohaSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PGOV ECON ETTC EAID EFIN EAGR ASEC
08DOHA155SCENESETTER FOR U/S LEVEY'S FEBRUARY 24-25 VISIT
[...] (S/NF) Your February 24-25 visit to Qatar should advance our engagement with the GOQ on CT cooperation and counter-terrorist finance, and continue our on-going discussions with the Qataris on the need for vigilance against money-laundering and Iranian exploitation of the international banking [...]
2008-02-21 12:19:00Embassy DohaSECRETPTER KTFN QA IR
08DOHA169QATAR UNLIKELY TO ISSUE WARNING ON IRAN TO BANKING
[...] (C) In the context of a broader discussion about Iranian financial activity in the Gulf (see septel),Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) Managing Director for Supervision Michael Lesser told Treasury Under Secretary Stuart Levey February 25 that the QFCRA is unlikely to issue [...]
2008-02-27 13:23:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN KNNP MNUC IR QA
08DOHA186U/S LEVEY URGES QATAR TO PREVENT IRANIAN BANKS
[...] (C) During February 25 meetings, Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Stuart Levey commended Qatar's financial leaders for the progress they have made in expanding Qatar's financial services, warned them of deceptive practices being undertaken by Iranian banks and [...]
2008-03-05 05:31:00Embassy DohaSECRETEFIN KTFN ECON QA IR
08DOHA201FM Calls for GCC-Iran Nuclear Talks, Urges Attendance at
[...] (U) Summary: All the Qatari local dailies and Al Jazeera provided prominent coverage for a lecture delivered by Qatar's Premier and Foreign Minister Hamad Bin Jassim A Thani (HBJ) on March 9 on Gulf security at the onclusion of the seventh Doha Cultural Festival.HBJ advocated direct talks betwee [...]
2008-03-10 14:32:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO PREL MNUC IR QA
08DOHA239SCENESETTER FOR FBI DIRECTOR'S APRIL 8-9 VISIT TO
[...] (S) Director Mueller: Embassy Doha welcomes your April 8-9 visit to Qatar. Your visit is formally hosted by the Director of Qatar State Security (QSS),Nasir Al-Ali, and his deputy Mohamad Al-Misnad. During your last visit here, in December 2004, you met with Minister of State for Internal [...]
2008-03-26 12:37:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PHUM QA
08DOHA24SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY BODMAN'S JANUARY 21-22
[...] (C) Embassy Doha welcomes your January 21-22 visit to Qatar. You last met with Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Energy and Industry Abdullah Al-Attiyah in Rome in November 2007. Prior to that, he visited you in Washington in May 2007, and you saw him in Doha in April 2006 and November 200 [...]
2008-01-09 13:11:00Embassy DohaSECRETENRG PREL QA
08DOHA241SCENESETTER FOR NEA ASSISTANT SECRETARY WELCH'S
[...] (C) Ambassador Welch, Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. We have requested meetings for you with the Heir Apparent, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who has overall responsibility for security issues in Qatar; Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani (H [...]
2008-03-28 11:21:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL PGOV PTER KWBG QA
08DOHA253Media Reaction: A/S Welch Visit to Qatar, April 1
[...] Summary: All the Qatari local dailies provided prominent coverage for the visit of NEA A/S David Welch to Qatar on April 1, 2008. The official Qatari News Agency (QNA) published that A/S Welch met with Qatar Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and discussed "bilateral relations and subjects o [...]
2008-04-02 14:17:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PREL OPRC QA
08DOHA254MFA OFFICIAL SAYS QATAR WILL IMPLEMENT UNSCR 1803
[...] (C) Pol-Econ Chief and Econoff delivered Ref A and Ref B demarches April 2 to Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Sowaidi, Acting Director of the MFA's International Organizations Department. Noting that the international community recognizes the risks of doing business with Iran, Econoff emphasized that [...]
2008-04-03 05:31:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ETRD EINV PREL PGOV PARM KNNP MNUC
08DOHA278QATAR'S MINISTER OF STATE OFFERS VIEWS ON GCC+2
[...] (C) Summary: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Al-Mahmoud encouraged NEA A/S Welch over lunch April 1 to proceed with current U.S. thinking on the GCC 2 summit and urged him to include a discussion of Kosovo on the agenda. He described Qatar's relations with Saudi Arabia as "good" followi [...]
2008-04-06 14:17:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALPREL KWBG KPAL QA
08DOHA279A/S WELCH'S MEETING WITH QATAR'S PM
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani (HBJ) told visiting NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch March 31 that he was not optimistic that the situation in Lebanon would improve anytime soon. He said it is necessary to fix matters with Iran and Syria -- and not i [...]
2008-04-06 14:24:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL KWBG QA
08DOHA390SCENESETTER FOR DHS SECRETARY MICHAEL CHERTOFF'S
[...] (C) Mr. Secretary, Qatar is emerging as a major transit point for people and cargo in a volatile part of the world, creating new challenges for our counter proliferation, counterterrorism, and law enforcement efforts. Your visit to Qatar will help us solidify our relationships and deepen our [...]
2008-05-19 08:18:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL PGOV PTER ASEC OTRA QA
08DOHA393WORKER RIGHTS IN QATAR: NOT JUST A PROBLEM FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Qatar's economy is booming and has become heavily reliant on expatriate workers. The resulting influx of foreign workers, currently estimated at nearly 90 percent of the population, has caused the Government of Qatar to take sometimes stringent measures to ensure that the large [...]
2008-05-20 13:52:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM ELAB ECON SMIG QA
08DOHA407SCENESETTER FOR TREASURY SECRETARY HENRY PAULSON'S
[...] (C) Mr. Secretary, your June 1 visit is an opportunity to discuss four issues of immediate concern to Qatar and the U.S.: - Exchange rates and GCC currency pegs - Counter-terrorist financing - Iran - Sovereign Wealth Funds and Foreign Investment in the U.S. You have meetings confirmed wi [...]
2008-05-28 15:35:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL ECON EFIN PGOV QA
08DOHA422QATARI OFFICIALS DISCUSS CURRENCY, SOVEREIGN
[...] (C) Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson visited Qatar May 31 ) June 1 for meetings with Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, Finance Minister Yousef Hussein Kamal, and Central Bank Governor Sheikh Abdulla bin Saud Al Thani. All three officials told Secretary Paulson [...]
2008-06-04 09:13:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALEFIN EINV PREL QA IR
08DOHA505QATAR CONTINUES BALANCING ACT WITH IRAN'S BANK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Qatar's Deputy Central Bank Governor Sheikh Fahad Bin Faisal Al Thani told Charge the early June opening of a second Bank Saderat branch in Doha was the result of last-minute Iranian action on an old license. He asserted that the Central Bank is watching Iranian activity closely [...]
2008-07-15 06:40:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALPREL KTFN KNNP INRB PARM MNUC ECON EFIN IR QA
08DOHA539SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GORDON
[...] (C) Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. During your last visit here, in July 2005, you met with Qatari Armed Forces Chief of Staff MG Hamad al-Attiyah and other Qatari officials following MG al-Attiyah's unfortunate experience at a Florida airport. You also met with MG al-Attiyah durin [...]
2008-07-30 13:56:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL MOPS QA
08DOHA572DEPSECDEF ENGLAND'S DISCUSSIONS WITH QATAR'S AMIR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England visited Doha August 5-6 for meetings with the Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces, MG Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyeh. Al-Attiyeh also hosted England and his party for dinner the evening of [...]
2008-08-12 05:41:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS IR IQ QA
08DOHA587SCENESETTER FOR AUGUST 26 CENTCOM COMPONENT
[...] (C) Embassy Doha welcomes CENTCOM leadership, staff, and component commanders to Qatar. During the last CCC, in May 2008, both GEN Petraeus and LTG (P) Dempsey met with Qatari Armed Forces Chief of Staff (COS) MG Hamad al-Attiyah. During this visit, we hope to arrange meetings with MG al-Att [...]
2008-08-18 13:51:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL MOPS PGOV QA
08DOHA590EXXONMOBIL ASSESSES FOUR TYPES OF RISK TO THE
[...] (C) ExxonMobil-Qatar President and CEO Alex Dodds told the Ambassador during an August 14 introductory call that his company and other energy firms face substantive risks in Qatar, though the profits are lucrative enough to keep them here anyway. Dodds noted that when existing projects are co [...]
2008-08-19 06:12:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ECON TRGY QA
08DOHA594MANY QATARIS DON,T SUPPORT EDUCATION CITY; "SYMBOL
[...] (C) On August 11, Ambassador paid an introductory call on James Reardon-Anderson, Dean of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q),one of the six American universities at Education City. Characterizing Qatar as a "family-owned business," the Dean described Education City as a singular vision o [...]
2008-08-20 12:42:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALPGOV SOCI SCUL KPAO QA
08DOHA595LNG TANKERS VULNERABLE TO TERRORISTS; TEXAS A&M
[...] (C) Ambassador August 11 paid an introductory visit to Mark Weichold, the Dean of Texas A&M University in Qatar (TAMU-Q),and heard Weichold's views on the future of Qatar's energy environment. Because Iran and Qatar share the world's largest non-associated natural gas field, he explained, Q [...]
2008-08-20 13:42:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ECON KPAO IR QA
08DOHA605TOTAL DROPS IRAN LNG PROJECT BECAUSE OF SANCTIONS,
[...] (C) Total-Qatar's Marketing Manager, Jean-Francois Hery (protect),told Econoff August 18 that Total's July decision to pull out of a planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Iran's South Pars field was due not only to political uncertainty (as reported in press) but also because sanction [...]
2008-08-24 12:59:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALENRG EINV EPET QA IR
08DOHA651(C) RAND: QATAR DANGEROUSLY SLOW ON CRITICAL
[...] (C) Ambassador met on September 4 with RAND-Qatar Policy Institute Director Dr. Richard Darilek and RAND analyst Dr. Bruce Nardulli and received a briefing on RAND's study, commissioned by the Government of Qatar, on Qatar's security environment. Nardulli, the author of the report, noted that [...]
2008-09-11 07:34:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS MCAP QA
08DOHA658QATAR'S HEIR APPARENT DISCUSS IRAQ, IRAN, SYRIA
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Visiting MNF-I Commander General David Petraeus met Qatar's Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim Al Thani August 25 to review security progress in Iraq; emphasize the need for Arab engagement with the GOI; discuss the continued threat posed by Al-Qaida; urge the region to remain united in [...]
2008-09-14 12:38:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL MOPS QA
08DOHA660VENEZUELA PRESSURING QATAR TO IMMEDIATELY SIGN GAS
[...] (C) Caracas is pushing Doha hard to sign immediately a recently received Heads-of-Agreement on an off-shore Venezuelan reservoir, according to Minister of State for Energy and Industry, Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada. 2. (C) Al-Sada told Ambassador September 14th that Qatar was surprised by [...]
2008-09-14 12:48:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON QA VE
08DOHA664THE NEXT 3 YEARS--AN INTERAGENCY FIELD ASSESSMENT
[...] (U) Expected trends in Qatar's internal political situation and foreign policy over the next 36 months include: -- (S) A continuation of a tight grip on power by the Al Thani family, which has controlled pre- and post-independent Qatar for 140 years. -- (S/NF) Within the ruling family, a c [...]
2008-09-16 13:09:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL AMGT KSPR ECON QA
08DOHA706SCENESETTER FOR AIR FORCE SECRETARY DONLEY
[...] (C) Mr. Secretary, Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. Given the closure of the Government of Qatar through October 6 for Eid Al-Fitr, we do not yet have confirmed appointments for you. We have requested office calls for you with the Heir Apparent, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, and the Chief [...]
2008-10-07 12:07:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL MOPS PGOV QA
08DOHA718SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
[...] (C) Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. You are scheduled to meet with Qatar's Attorney General, Dr. Ali bin Fetais Al-Marri, and either the Director or Deputy Director of Qatar State Security (QSS). Dr. Al-Marri may also host a lunch in your honor that would include other Qatari judic [...]
2008-10-15 06:40:00Embassy DohaSECRETPTER ASEC PGOV PREL QA
08DOHA722SCENESETTER FOR AIR FORCE CHIEF OF STAFF SCHWARTZ'
[...] (C) General Schwartz, Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. We have requested office calls for you with the Heir Apparent, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces, Major General Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyeh, and the Commander of the Qatar Emiri Air Forces [...]
2008-10-15 13:32:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL MOPS PGOV QA
08DOHA735AMBASSADOR'S LETTER -- STARING INTO THE ABYSS,
[...] (C) Prices on the Doha Securities Exchange plummeted for several days last week, creating a palpable sense of investment panic here among Qataris. 2. (U) In response to the mounting fear, Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund, said October 13 that it will take 10-20 percen [...]
2008-10-20 09:14:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALEINV ECON PREL EFIN SOCI SCUL PGOV QA
08DOHA743QATAR PRIME MINISTER SKETCHES DARFUR STRATEGY;
[...] (S) Referencing a recent conversation in Washington between NEA A/S David Welch and Qatar's Ambassador to the U.S., Ambassador asked Hamid bin Jassim for Qatar's assessment of the situation in Sudan. Bin Jassim said Qatar would not host a conference in Doha to mediate on the Sudanese conflict [...]
2008-10-22 12:27:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL EFIN ECON QA SU IR
08DOHA745SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY TREASURY SECRETARY
[...] (C) Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. We have requested meetings for you with the Amir, Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Minister of Finance, and Central Bank Governor. When Secretary Paulson was here June 1, he met with all of these officials, except the Amir. The dollar peg and o [...]
2008-10-23 11:12:00Embassy DohaSECRETEFIN EINV PREL OVIP QA
08DOHA777SCENESETTER FOR CODEL HINOJOSA'S NOVEMBER 13-14
[...] (U) Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. We have requested meetings for you with the Amir, the Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, and the Amir,s wife, Sheikha Mozah, who heads the Qatar Foundation, the organization that oversees the six U.S. universities in Qatar. Yours will be one of th [...]
2008-11-03 14:07:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO SCUL QA
08DOHA782TREASURY DEPUTY SECRETARY KIMMITT'S MEETINGS WITH
[...] (C) Deputy Treasury Secretary Robert Kimmitt met October 29 with Finance and Economy Minister Yousef Hussain Kamal and Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Deputy Governor Shaykh Fahad Bin Faisal Al Thani. Also participating in the meetings from the U.S. side were Ambassador, Treasury Deputy Assistant .S [...]
2008-11-05 08:02:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALEFIN EINV ECON QA IR IZ
08DOHA791SCENESETTER FOR AMBASSADOR MARK LAGON'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. We have requested meetings with Minister of State for Interior Affairs Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Dr. Sultan Bin Hassan al-Dhabit al-Dousari, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Confer [...]
2008-11-06 14:25:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KTIP ELAB QA
08DOHA796UK PRIME MINISTER DEEPENS UK-QATAR RELATIONSHIP
[...] (C/NF) UK Ambassador John Hawkins and UK Political and Public Affairs Secretary James Lynch gave readouts of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's November 2-3 visit to Qatar in separate conversations with Ambassador, P/E Chief, and Econoff. Lynch noted that Brown's visit to Qatar was the res [...]
2008-11-09 09:56:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL EINV EFIN QA UK SU
08DOHA811QATAR'S ENERGY MINISTER CONFIRMS POSSIBLE JOINT
[...] (C) Drawing on Ref A, Ambassador met November 18 with Minister of Energy and Industry and Qatar Petroleum (QP) Chairman Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah to express strong U.S. concerns about development of a gas cartel and talks on a possible Qatar-Iran-Russia joint venture on LNG. Also attendin [...]
2008-11-18 14:33:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET EINV ETTC PREL QA IR RU
08DOHA817SCENESETTER FOR SPECIAL ENVOY WILLIAMSON'S VISIT
[...] (C) Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. We have requested host-country meetings for you with the Amir, the Prime Minister (also officially the Foreign Minister),and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (and de facto Foreign Minister) Ahmed Al-Mahmoud. It is Al-Mahmoud who by all appe [...]
2008-11-20 10:12:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL PHUM QA SU
08DOHA827NUCLEAR POWER: MODELS AND ANTI-MODELS ABOUND AT
[...] (U) On November 10-11, Ambassador Wolcott participated in the MENA Nuclear Energy Forum in Doha, Qatar, during which she delivered a special address. Additional speakers included representatives of regional governments (the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, and Yemen); multilateral organizations (Gulf [...]
2008-11-25 07:27:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG KNNP PARM PREL QA EG MU KU AE FR BE CA
08DOHA852Fraud Report - Doha
[...] (U) COUNTRY CONDITIONS: Qatar's population consists of a large majority of third country nationals (TCNs). NIV applicants from Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen account for a large portion of post's visa [...]
2008-12-07 12:14:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC QA
08DOHA866SCENESETTER FOR LTGEN ALLEN'S DECEMBER 17 VISIT TO
[...] (C) General Allen, Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. I look forward to meeting with you and joining you for dinner with the Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces, Major General Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyeh. Because your visit is so short and December 18 is Qatar's National Day, there [...]
2008-12-16 13:21:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL MOPS PGOV QA
08DOHA889SOUTH KOREA TO RECEIVE MORE QATARI GAS, FOR A PRICE
[...] (C) South Korean DCM and Counselor Sung-hwan Moon and First Secretary responsible for Economic and Energy Issues Dr. Heonsang Koo told Econoff Fabrycky December 21 that Korean Prime Minister Han Seung-soo came to Doha for two days with a delegation of 40-plus members for the Financing for Deve [...]
2008-12-28 13:07:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PREL QA KS
08DOHA94SCENESETTER FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S FEBRUARY
[...] (S) Mr. Attorney General: Embassy Doha welcomes your February 13-14 visit to Qatar. Your Qatari counterpart, Ali bin Fetais Al-Marri, met three times with your predecessor, in both Doha and Washington, and is extremely pleased at the prospect of your visit so soon after assuming office. This [...]
2008-02-04 13:30:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PHUM QA
08DUBAI100DUBAI ESTH UPDATE: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FREE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Amman ESTH Hub officer and PolEconoff held January 30-31 ESTH related meetings in Dubai. Meetings with Nakheel, the developer of high profile Palms and World island projects, highlighted their pioneering aspects as they reclaim additional coastal land. While Nakheel is planning [...]
2008-03-17 12:44:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ETRD EAID PGOV AE
08DUBAI101WHO'S GOT THE JUICE? -- ELECTRICITY AND WATER LIMITATIONS
[...] (C) Summary. Dubai's aggressive 11% per annum planned real GDP growth targets through 2015 are based on the assumption that sufficient power and water will be available for the massive development now underway. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is currently operating at close t [...]
2008-03-18 08:00:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET KNNP ECON EINV SENV ETRD PGOV AE IR
08DUBAI148IRANIAN TRADE AND TRAVEL TO UAE INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT
[...] (C) Summary. During an April 6 visit by Steven Bondy, EEB's Director of Terrorism Finance and Economic Sanctions Policy, Hamad Buamim, Director General of the Dubai Chamber (DC),formerly known as the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, DC Advisor Abdullah Sharafi and JAFZA (the free zone s [...]
2008-04-16 07:03:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON PREL ETRD PGOV AE IR
08DUBAI166RAS AL KHAIMAH, DUBAI "WANNABE"?
[...] (C) Summary. Unabashedly stating Ras al Khaimah (RAK) plans to become the UAE's "second Dubai" Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Naqbi, Director General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the small emirate (roughly 250,000 people) has big plans for its future. Under the forward-leaning and eclec [...]
2008-04-27 10:57:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD BTIO PGOV ENRG AE
08DUBAI227CODEL GUTIERREZ ENGAGES DUBAI ENTITIES ON SOVEREIGN WEALTH
[...] (U) Summary: UAE Government officials and senior business executives told visiting members of Codel Gutierrez May 28-29 that investments from Dubai-owned companies did not represent a threat to the national security of the United States. The UAE-based officials voiced their concerns that incre [...]
2008-06-11 13:03:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD BTIO PGOV AE
08DUBAI236G8-BMENA SUBMINISTERIAL READOUT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor David Kramer led the U.S. delegation to the Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) subministerial meeting in Dubai on June 9, 2008. NEA DAS Kent Patton and DRL DAS Erica Barks-Ruggles were part of the de [...]
2008-06-22 12:09:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDKMPI KDEM PGOV PREL AE
08DUBAI287DUBAI REAL ESTATE MARKET, PART ONE: IMPROVING LEGAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: With the opening of land sales to non-nationals through freehold sales in 2002 (refs A, B and C),the Dubai construction and real estate markets began an unprecedented boom phase. By 2006, the real estate and construction sectors comprised roughly 16 percent of total Dubai GDP. [...]
2008-07-21 11:41:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EINV ETRD PGOV AE
08DUBAI347READOUT OF RECENT JAPAN-IRAN BILATERAL MEETINGS
[...] (S/NF) Summary. During an August 25 meeting with IRPO Director and Poloffs, Japanese MFA Iran Desk Officer Junichi Sumi gave an informal readout of the most recent encounters between Japanese and Iranian officials, including regularly scheduled meetings at the Vice Ministerial and Director Gen [...]
2008-09-01 14:04:00Consulate DubaiSECRETPGOV ETRD ETTC IR JA
08DUBAI363IRAN EARTHQUAKE ROCKS DUBAI
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On 10 September 2008, an earthquake centered between Iran's southern port city Bandar Khamar and Qesham Island, which reportedly measured 6.1 on the Richter scale, could be felt across Dubai, UAE. The 35 story Dubai World Trade Center, home of US Consulate General Dubai, swayed [...]
2008-09-14 12:23:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT AE
08DUBAI441AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...]
2008-11-25 15:25:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE
08DUBAI442AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH MAJOR GENERAL MOHAMMED AL
[...] (S) Summary: On October 16, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai to discuss export control issues related to Iran with government officials and the private sector (see septel for other meetings). McNerney met with [...]
2008-11-25 15:26:00Consulate DubaiSECRETPREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE
08DUBAI443AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...]
2008-11-25 15:27:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE
08DUBAI444AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...]
2008-11-25 15:28:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE
08DUBAI445AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...]
2008-11-25 15:29:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE
08DUBAI481IRAN: A TEHRAN DEPUTY MAYOR DISCUSSES QALIBAF'S CANDIDACY
[...] (C) Summary: Tehran Deputy Mayor and head of Tehran's Urban Beautification Organization Hojatollah Mollasalehi told us in a brief meeting on December 18 that Tehran Mayor Qalibaf had not decided whether to run for president or not. Qalibaf's decision would depend on the prospects of President [...]
2008-12-31 14:54:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IR EFIN
08DUBLIN116IRISH VIEWS ON MARCH 10-11 FOREIGN MINISTERS
[...] (C) POLOFF delivered demarche (Ref A) on March 6, 2008 to Pat Kelly, European Correspondent, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Ireland has recognized Kosovo's independence. The Irish Foreign Minister has publicly called for an end to violence in the Middle East. Ireland has not been requ [...]
2008-03-07 13:35:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EI
08DUBLIN216IRISH VIEWS OF THE APRIL 28-29 FOREIGN MINISTERS
[...] (C) POLOFF delivered Ref A demarche on March 24 ,2008 to Pat Kelly, European Correspondent, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Ireland would support stronger action in Iran, though it recognizes that other EU nations may be less willing to do so. It is fully committed to Kosovo's indepen [...]
2008-04-25 11:12:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALIS PREL PGOV EI
08DUBLIN289SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CODEL LEAHY TO IRELAND
[...] (U) CODEL Leahy will arrive against a backdrop of a new Irish Government led by Prime Minister Brian Cowen, the continuing successful peace process in Northern Ireland, a slowing, but still world-class economic growth -- the "Celtic Tiger" -- and an Ireland that is increasingly engaged in for [...]
2008-05-21 15:56:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON ETRD EINV EAIR MOPPS MARR EI
08DUBLIN329IRISH DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS DISCUSSES
[...] (C) POLOFF reviewed affairs in Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon on June 5, 2008 with Michael Gaffey, Director, Middle East and North Africa Division, Department of Foreign Affairs. Ireland is considering the invitation to the Friends of Iraq conference in Abu Dhabi and intends to continue providing s [...]
2008-06-09 08:51:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PARM KNNP UNSC IAEA MARR MOPS PINR
08DUBLIN357IRISH VIEWS OF THE JUNE 16-17 FOREIGN MINISTERS
[...] (C) POLOFF delivered reftel demarche on June 12 to Pat Kelly, European Correspondent, Department of Foreign Affairs. EU Foreign Ministers will be briefed by High Representative Javier Solana following his scheduled discussions with Iranian leaders in Tehran, June 14-15. There are no plans to [...]
2008-06-13 16:43:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALIS PHUM PREL PGOV EI
08DUBLIN40(S) FOLLOW UP ON INVESTIGATION INTO IRISH
[...] (S) The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment's Export Licensing Unit has denied Mac Aviation Group licensing for imports/exports into and out of Ireland, Desk Officer Michael Keaveney, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, Department of Foreign Affairs, informed POLOFF on January 3. Kea [...]
2008-01-22 16:40:00Embassy DublinSECRETPARM ETTC MTCRE KSCA GM IR EI
08DUBLIN428IRELAND'S VIEWS ON JULY 22-23 GAERC ISSUES
[...] (C) POLOFF delivered reftel demarche on July 12 to Pat Kelly, European Correspondent, Department of Foreign Affairs. EU Foreign Ministers will be briefed by High Representative Javier Solana following his scheduled discussions with Saeed Jalili in Geneva on June 19. They will also hear from [...]
2008-07-18 16:20:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALEUN PHUM PREL PGOV IR SO SU CD ZI UP EI
08DUBLIN48IRISH VIEWS ON THE JANUARY 28-29 EU FOREIGN
[...] (C) POLOFF delivered the January GAERC demarche on January 24 to Pat Kelly, European Correspondent, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Ireland is likely to recognize Kosovo's independence quickly, and is generally sympathetic to U.S. views on the Middle East, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sudan, DRC, [...]
2008-01-25 13:26:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALEUN PGOV PHUM PREL KV IR IZ IS SU EI
08DUBLIN523IRELAND'S VIEWS ON UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD
[...] (C) On September 12, PolOff spoke with James McIntyre, Director of Human Rights at the Department of Foreign Affairs. Ireland largely shares the same priorities as the U.S. for the Third Committee. However, Ireland believes that this year will be more difficult than ever to get support for a [...]
2008-09-15 10:58:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN EI
08DUBLIN535RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER WARMS UP FOR UNGA IN
[...] (C) On September 22 in Dublin, Irish Foreign Minister Michael Martin met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and rejected Lavrov's claims that Russian actions in Georgia were akin to U.S. and European initiatives in Kosovo and that Russia had been compelled to invade Georgia in August [...]
2008-09-23 13:26:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM EI
08DUBLIN567IRISH POLITICAL DIRECTOR ON REVIEW OF U.S.-IRISH
[...] (C) In a wide ranging October 7 meeting, EUR/WE Office Director Pamela Spratlen reviewed foreign policy issues with Rory Montgomery, Political Director, Department of Foreign Affairs. Ireland has initiated a strategic review of relations between the U.S. and welcomes USG input. The Irish go [...]
2008-10-15 08:54:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV NATO KNNP MNUC PARM IAEA PHUM MARR
08DUBLIN598IRELAND WILL NOT ATTEND IRAN'S NOVEMBER 30 NUCLEAR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-31 12:17:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDAORC IR MNUC TRGY EI
08DUBLIN609SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CODEL LEAHY TO IRELAND
[...] (U) Embassy Dublin welcomes Senator Leahy to Ireland. The Senator will arrive against a backdrop of an Irish Government led by Prime Minister Brian Cowen that is facing economic woes and uncertain relations with the European Union following its rejection of the Lisbon Treaty in a referendum i [...]
2008-11-06 18:38:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON ETRD EINV EAIR SENV MOPPS MARR
08DUBLIN616SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DEPUTY SECRETARY
[...] (U) Welcome to Ireland. We look forward to your visit. You will arrive against a backdrop of an Irish Government led by Prime Minister Brian Cowen that is facing economic woes and uncertain relations with the European Union following its rejection of the Lisbon Treaty in a referendum in June [...]
2008-11-12 16:53:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON ETRD EINV EAIR SENV MOPPS MARR
08DUBLIN85IRISH VIEWS ON THE FEBRUARY 18-19 EU FOREIGN
[...] (C) Summary: POLOFF delivered February GAERC demarche talking points on February 14 to Claire Buckley, Deputy European Correspondent, Department of Foreign Affairs. Ireland will recognize Kosovo fairly quickly and will strive for EU solidarity in responding to Kosovo's declaration of independ [...]
2008-02-15 11:54:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALEUN PGOV PREL PHUM EI
08DUSHANBE102SETTING THE SCENE FOR ADMIRAL FALLON'S AND DASD
[...] (C) Summary. Embassy Dushanbe looks forward to the upcoming joint CDR USCENTCOM/DASD Central and South Asia visit to Tajikistan. This cable provides updates only to reference scenesetter cable, and as an update, is primarily addressed to Admiral Fallon. As offered your November visit, Presi [...]
2008-01-15 11:13:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS MCAP OVIP TI AF
08DUSHANBE1022DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS
[...] (SBU) On July 28th, Post delivered ref demarche regarding the designation of additional Iranian entities and individuals under E.O. 13382 to the Europe and Americas Desk at the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Post will submit any substantive response separately. 2. (U) Point of conta [...]
2008-08-01 11:17:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN PARM IR
08DUSHANBE1027DESIGNTION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS
[...] (SBU) On July 28th, Post delivered ref demarche regarding the designation of additional Iranian entities and individuals under E.O. 13382 to the Europe and Americas Desk at the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Post will submit any substantive response separately. 2. (U) Point of conta [...]
2008-08-05 03:37:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM IR TI
08DUSHANBE1098MEET THE NEW TAJIK SPETZNAZ
[...] (C) On August 20, RSO met with Major General Abdurauf YUSUPOV, First Deputy Minister of Interior and Lieutenant Colonel Dilshod ISLOMOV, Commander of the new Special Forces Battalion ("SpetzNaz") for the Ministry of Interior. The purpose of the meeting was to be introduced to the SpetzNaz C [...]
2008-08-26 03:59:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALASEC PINR TI
08DUSHANBE1099FARCE DE TRIOMPHE - DUSHANBE CHANNELS PARIS AS IT
[...] (C) Summary: As with last year's CIS summit, the Tajik Government is using the occasion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit to show off a city with new monuments, smooth and painted grand avenues, park restorations, elaborate and luxurious hospitality, and numerous cultural e [...]
2008-08-26 04:17:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ECON EINV PREL TI
08DUSHANBE1118TAJIKISTAN - CANCELLATION OF DPRK-IRAN FLIGHT
[...] (S) On August 28th, Post delivered reftel Diplomatic Note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Because of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, no reply was available. Post will submit any substantive response separately. 2. (U) Point of contact for this issue is Political Officer Wil [...]
2008-08-29 12:06:00Embassy DushanbeSECRETPARM KNNP PREL MNUC IR TI
08DUSHANBE1133TAJIKISTAN SCO SUMMIT MEDIA REACTION - CAREFUL BALANCE OF
[...] (U) Summary: Tajikistan's political analysts expressed few expectations from the SCO summit in the weekly papers prior to the summit, except that Russia would seek support for its actions in Georgia and recognition of independence for South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Most commentators praised Russi [...]
2008-09-10 11:21:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KDEM PREL PHUM TI
08DUSHANBE1151TAJIKISTAN - UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD COMMITTEE
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Shermahmad Radjabovich Niyasov, Second Secretary at the State Protocol Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Niyasov handles issues regarding the United Nations General Assembly and will be present in New York for the UNGA this September. Conte [...]
2008-09-15 03:39:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN
08DUSHANBE1154TAJIKISTAN - NORTHERN REGION'S ISOLATION WILL END, SOMEDAY
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: The isolation of Tajikistan's second city and historic leading economic center will continue to retard the country's economic development. Khujand suffers from chronic electricity shortages and i [...]
2008-09-16 05:01:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV TI
08DUSHANBE1190IAEA DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (C) Per reftel, DCM delivered a demarche on the IAEA Board of Governors to Muzaffar Khuseinov, the Head of the Department of International Organizations at the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Khuseinov said that Tajikistan has not received a formal request to support Kazakhstan's candidacy [...]
2008-09-23 04:21:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALIAEA PARM MNUC TI
08DUSHANBE121IRANIAN CIVIL SOCIETY PROGRAMS OFF TO GOOD START
[...] (C/NF) PolEcon Officer met January 15 with International Research Exchange Council Dushanbe staffer Anna Crowley, to discuss progress on State Department-funded training programs targeted at Iranian civil society organizations (reftel). Crowley said that the first seminar, held November 11-15 i [...]
2008-01-18 12:34:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PHUM TI IR
08DUSHANBE1246TAJIKISTAN: RFE/RL WINS SOME, LOSES MORE
[...] (SBU) Summary. As if according to deadline, pending decisions regarding RFE/RL's re-accreditation, a series of lawsuits, and a tax audit were rendered by the end of August. On the positive side, the prosecutor threw out a legal complaint about the station's negative reporting and the Ministry [...]
2008-10-02 09:46:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPHUM KPAO KDEM TI
08DUSHANBE1268DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IMPLEMENTING UN SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] (SBU) On October 3, PolOff delivered reftel demarche on implementing UN Security Council resolutions on Iran to Khusrav Noziri, the Head of the Europe and Americas Department of the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We did not receive a substantive response, but Noziri said he would pass the [...]
2008-10-06 04:10:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC KNNP IR PARM TI
08DUSHANBE1317TAJIKISTAN: AFGHAN REFUGEE UPDATE
[...] SUMMARY: According to government data through August, the number of new arrivals claiming asylum in Tajikistan, mainly from Afghanistan, had reached 957 persons, 212 more than in all of 2007. UNHCR reports that the Tajik government is denying status to a higher percentage of refugees often for [...]
2008-10-17 06:47:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PGOV PHUM UNHCR TI AF
08DUSHANBE1350SCENESETTER FOR DAS KROL VISIT NOVEMBER 10-13
[...] (U) Embassy Dushanbe looks forward to the upcoming visit of DAS George Krol. Following is a brief overview of the current situation in Tajikistan and our thoughts on the key issues DAS Krol will confront during his visit. POLITICAL OVERVIEW - STAGNATION IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY 2. (C) Li [...]
2008-10-30 11:49:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID ECON EINV PGOV PHUM TI
08DUSHANBE1372 TAJIKISTAN: 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
[...] (U) Tajikistan is not a producer of illicit narcotics, but it is a major transit country after Pakistan and Iran for heroin and opium from Afghanistan. The Republic of Tajikistan has emerged as a frontline state in the war on drugs and is taking the brunt of the boom in Afghan drug production. [...]
2008-11-03 12:09:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM KJUS PGOV PREL RF TI
08DUSHANBE1396SCENESETTER FOR ARCENT COMMANDER LTG LOVELACE,S 20
[...] (U) Embassy Dushanbe looks forward to the upcoming visit of LTG Lovelace. Since Tajikistan,s limited defense capability consists primarily of Russian-influenced ground forces, the position of the ARCENT Commander is ideal to pursue basic and sorely needed reforms as well as further joint Taji [...]
2008-11-14 09:58:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALAF MAS MCAP OVIP PGOV PREL TI
08DUSHANBE1401TAJIKISTAN - DAS GEORGE KROL'S MEETINGS WITH TAJIK
[...] (C) Summary: During his three-day visit to Tajikistan, DAS Krol met with representatives of local businesses and foreign investors, international donors, civil society, and journalists. He visited the U.S.-funded bridge to Afghanistan at Nizhniy Pyanj, and Food for Peace-funded agricultural t [...]
2008-11-18 14:18:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON EINV PREL PHUM PGOV TI
08DUSHANBE1402RAHMON HOLDS FORTH - DAS KROL'S MEETINGS WITH
[...] (C) Summary: In a two and half hour meeting on November 11, Rahmon urged greater U.S. attention to Afghanistan and the problem of narcotics trafficking, and said the global financial crisis was affecting Tajikistan because of lower prices for aluminum and cotton. While claiming Tajikistan was [...]
2008-11-19 03:09:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON EINV PREL PGOV PHUM TI
08DUSHANBE1407 TAJIKISTAN: 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
[...] Is the jurisdiction considered an important regional financial center? 1A. Tajikistan is not a major financial center in the region and its banking system is still developing. Prosecutions for financial criminal activity are unusual. In 2008, authorities did not prosecute or convict anyone [...]
2008-11-21 03:29:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PGOV SNAR KCRM TI
08DUSHANBE1523GROWING INFLUENCE OF TRADITIONAL ISLAM IN TAJIKISTAN - WHAT
[...] (SBU) Summary: On December 11 and 12, EmbOffs accompanied William Trigg, USAID's Regional Society and State Advisor based in Bishkek, to meetings with Muslim clerics, government officials, and researchers in Dushanbe. During Trigg's visit, interlocutors said the Government of Tajikistan had li [...]
2008-12-18 04:04:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV KIRF KISL TI
08DUSHANBE1553INFORMATION ON TAJIKISTAN'S PLANS TO PURSUE NUCLEAR ENERGY
[...] (SBU) Enclosed is Post's response to questions posed in reftel. GENERAL SITUATION -- Plans for the development of nuclear power; existing or planned nuclear power related facilities; foreseen expansion of these facilities? President Rahmon recently announced that his government would see [...]
2008-12-22 09:19:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO TI
08DUSHANBE1582OPEN SKIES DEMARCHE AND AVIATION SECTOR DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Minister of Transport viewed our offer to explore an Open Skies agreement as a chance to get more aid from the United States. He suggested Tajikistan would move slowly on Open Skies, seeking a bilateral agreement before considering a regional agreement, and would move slowly [...]
2008-12-31 09:18:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON ETRD PGOV TI
08DUSHANBE245TAJIK-IRANIAN FRATERNAL RELATIONS RECONFIRMED
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Rahmon visited Iran unexpectedly February 9-10. He returned with promises of some fuel oil to help Dushanbe in the ongoing winter power shortage, and "agreements" for Iran to consider undertaking more hydropower, power transmission, and tunnel improvement work. The vi [...]
2008-02-19 11:38:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALEAID PREL IR TI
08DUSHANBE444TAJIKISTAN - SCENE SETTER FOR APRIL 1-3 VISIT BY
[...] (U) Embassy Dushanbe looks forward to the upcoming visit by DAS Pamela Spratlen. Following is a brief overview of the current situation in Tajikistan, and our thoughts on the key issues DAS Spratlen will confront during her visit. Political and Economic Overview ---------------------------- [...]
2008-03-31 03:02:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON EINV PREL PGOV PHUM TI
08DUSHANBE493DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON TRAVEL RESTRICTION REQUIREMENTS IN
[...] (SBU) PolOff and ConOff delivered the demarche on UNSCRs 1737, 1747 and 1803 to Yatimsho Musofirov, the Deputy Head of the Consular Department of the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We gave Musofirov a non-paper detailing the points raised in reftel, and described the measures the United St [...]
2008-04-09 10:24:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC KNNP UNSC IR TI
08DUSHANBE526 THE IMPACT OF NOT RIGHTSIZING EMBASSY DUSHANBE'S
[...] Summary: Embassy Dushanbe's thoroughly inadequate management staffing means we have had to turn down important positions requested by the Drug Enforcement Agency, Office of Defense Cooperation, and USAID. We understand the need for "triage" in the current budgetary environment, but urge the [...]
2008-04-16 04:54:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT EAID SNAR MASS PREL TI
08DUSHANBE751TAJIKISTAN: WIDESPREAD DISSENT, BUT DIFFERENT
[...] (C) Summary: A recent visit by an INR analyst to assess Tajikistan's political situation found media, business, and religious figures increasingly willing to bluntly criticize President Rahmon, but also found a lack of consensus on when or whether rising discontent with his administration will [...]
2008-06-06 11:29:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TI
08DUSHANBE752TAJIKISTAN'S TIES TO IRAN DEEPENING; EARLY STAGES
[...] (C) Summary: Since President Rahmon's February 2008 trip to Tehran (reftel A),media reports have highlighted the deepening relationship between Iran and Tajikistan, spawning discussion of an emerging "Persian axis" which would include Iran, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan. The fact that the Tajik [...]
2008-06-06 12:31:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID TI
08DUSHANBE760TAJIKISTAN - SCENESETTER FOR JUNE 16-19 VISIT OF
[...] (U) Embassy Dushanbe looks forward to the upcoming visit of DAS George Krol. Following is a brief overview of the current situation in Tajikistan and our thoughts on the key issues DAS Krol will confront during his visit. Political Overview - Cracks in the Facade --------------------------- [...]
2008-06-09 13:27:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON EINV PREL PGOV PHUM TI
08DUSHANBE825TAJIKISTAN: DAS KROL'S INTRODUCTORY MEETINGS
[...] (C) Summary: Prior to the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement meetings in Dushanbe, DAS Krol, accompanied by Ambassador, had introductory meetings June 16 with Foreign Minister Zarifi, and with Presidential Advisors on Foreign Policy and Economics Rahmattuloyev and Davlatov. Krol discus [...]
2008-06-18 04:39:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALEAID ETRD EINV PREL PGOV PHUM TI
08DUSHANBE85 "DOES DEMOCRACY MAKE YOU GAY?" AND OTHER BURNING QUESTIONS
[...] (U) Summary: Post's outreach program has provided an unprecedented opportunity for EmbOffs to reach out to Tajik youth under age 25, who comprise more than 50 percent of the population. These discussions have provided a window into the sheltered and increasingly conservative mindset of young T [...]
2008-01-14 03:50:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SCUL KPAO TI
08DUSHANBE909TAJIKISTAN'S MEDIA TO GOVERNMENT: GIVE US INFORMATION OR
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified - Not for Internet Distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: During a June 26 roundtable to discuss government-media relations, journalists, media advocates, and spokesmen unanimously advised the government to talk to journalists to prevent the spread of rumors, such as [...]
2008-07-11 11:55:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO KDEM PHUM TI
08DUSHANBE950TAJIKISTAN - IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY EMERGENCY PLAN IN
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Recent discussions with the World Bank Dushanbe office, and with various government ministries, have revealed that the Government of Tajikistan is not implementing plans to avoid another winter po [...]
2008-07-22 09:18:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EAID PGOV PREL TI
08DUSHANBE983MUSLIM OPPOSITION PARTY LEADER DISCUSSES
[...] (C) Summary: Muhiddin Kabiri, the Chairman of the Islamic Revival Party, does not believe that Tajikistan will implement significant changes to the country's electoral legislation without significant pressure from the international community. He believes that the Government's misguided policy [...]
2008-07-28 12:33:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV TI
08DUSHANBE996DESIGNTION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS
[...] (SBU) On July 28th, Post delivered ref demarche regarding the designation of additional Iranian entities and individuals under E.O. 13382 to the Europe and Americas Desk at the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Post will submit any substantive response separately. 2. Point of contact f [...]
2008-07-30 10:45:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM IR TI
08DUSSELDORF21REGIONAL CHAMBER OFFICIALS CONTINUE TO PUSH BACK ON IRAN
[...] (SBU) As part of the Mission's ongoing dialogue with the German business community on Iran-related issues, EMIN, CG and Pol/Econoff met with a senior Duesseldorf Chamber of Commerce (IHK) official on April 17, who expressed "fear" that the German government and the Federal Agency of Economics [...]
2008-04-23 14:11:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PTER PGOV KNNP ETTC MNUC PREL IR GM
08DUSSELDORF3GERMAN REGULATORS PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO EUROPE-IRAN
[...] (SBU) German federal banking regulators report they have placed the Hamburg-based Europe-Iran Commercial Bank (Europaeisch-Iranische Handelsbank) under "special supervision." As part of Mission Germany's ongoing dialogue with the Federal Finance Ministry in Berlin and Bonn-based German federa [...]
2008-01-10 13:37:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PTER PGOV KNNP ETTC MNUC PREL GM IR
08DUSSELDORF32COUNCIL OF EX-MUSLIMS CHALLENGES GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S ISLAM
[...] (SBU) Summary: At its first conference May 31-June 1, the German "Council of Ex-Muslims" challenged the annual Islam Conference hosted by Federal Interior Minister Schaeuble, criticizing him for approaching the question of integration of immigrants in terms of religion and attempting to streng [...]
2008-06-27 11:54:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KISL IR GM
08DUSSELDORF38RWE SEEKING POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR NABUCCO PROJECT
[...] (SBU) In a September 26 meeting with CG, RWE Chief Commercial Officer Stefan Judisch and Nabucco expert Jeremy Ellis made a strong plea for USG support in encouraging the German government to give up its "fence-sitting attitude" and to take over the role of "moderator" in lining up political s [...]
2008-09-30 08:08:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET EU TU TX AJ GM
08DUSSELDORF4TRIAL ON ALLEGED ILLEGAL EXPORTS OF MILITARY GOODS TO IRAQ
[...] (U) An Iraqi-born businessman from Essen, Aso Salih Koyie (47),has been charged with violating an EU arms embargo against Iraq through the 2004 delivery of 78 power generating sets formerly used by the German Army. The trial, which opened before the Essen Regional Court on January 3, continu [...]
2008-01-11 12:35:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KNNP PARM KJUS KISL PTER KPAO KVPR IZ GM
08EFTOBUENOSAIRES648ARGENTINA: SCENESETTER FOR FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR
[...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. ------------ Introduction ------------ 2. (SBU) On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your May 21-22 visit to Argentina. We are looking to build on an already positive bilateral relationsh [...]
2008-05-15 18:29:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM PTER SNAR ECON EFIN BEXP AR
08FRANKFURT3206A.Q. Khan Associate Lerch Avoids Jail Time in Deal
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Nuclear smuggler Gotthard Lerch struck a deal with the prosecution ending his trial October 16 and avoiding any jail time. Lerch received a five and a half year sentence for his involvement in exporting nuclear technology to Libya, but the remaining time of his sentence will b [...]
2008-10-24 08:32:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM MNUC PREL KNNP ETTC KJUS KCRM GM
08FREETOWN11FREETOWN MEDIA PLACEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 2007
[...] Summary: Embassy Freetown's outreach in December 2007 Included articles surrounding the arrival of the Amistad and programs organized to raise awareness about it, Ambassador Perry's maiden press conference, the performances of Devin Philips and New Orleans Straight Ahead jazz ensemble in Sierra [...]
2008-01-09 18:13:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO SL
08FREETOWN138FREETOWN MEDIA PLACEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2008
[...] Summary: Embassy Freetown's outreach in Freetown included articles surrounding the commemoration of Black History Month, including a discussion hosted by Ambassador Perry and film showings at the Kissy and Fourah Bay College Libraries. Ambassador Perry also opened a seminar on resources managem [...]
2008-03-25 14:06:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO SL
08FREETOWN226DEMARCHE ON IMPLEMENTING TRAVEL BAN REQUIREMENTS
[...] (C) DCM met with Sierra Leone MFA Director General, Ambassador Umaru Wurie, to convey information per reftel and deliver talking points to encourage Sierra Leone to prohibit the travel of designated Iranian proliferators as per UNSCR 1737, 1747 AND 1803. DCM also provided copies of the resol [...]
2008-05-14 16:55:00Embassy FreetownCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC IR UNSC SL
08FREETOWN232DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON U.S. 60-DAY REPORT ON UNSCR
[...] (SBU) On May 15 Ambassador spoke with Sierra Leone's Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Vandi Minah to present the U.S. 60 day report on Iran Sanctions, per UNSC 1803. Ambassador stressed the need to ensure robust international implementation and highlight the continued IAEA reports of Iran's fai [...]
2008-05-16 13:22:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN AORC ETRD TRGY KNNP UNSC IR SL
08FREETOWN267NEW UNIOSIL ACTING ERSG OUTLINES PRIORITIES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The new Acting Executive Representative of the Secretary-General (A/ERSG),Michael v. der Schulenberg, met with Ambassador Perry on June 2 to outline his priorities for his assignment in Sierra Leone. Given that his tenure is expected to last three months at most, the A/ERSG plans [...]
2008-06-04 16:57:00Embassy FreetownCONFIDENTIALPREL UNAMSIL UNSC SL
08FREETOWN377MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS LAYS OUT NEW PLAN FOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA),Zainab Bangura, convened a meeting of Chiefs of Missions and heads of UN agencies on July 22 to provide updates on the Government of Sierra Leone's (GoSL) activities, as well as provide a forum for the diplomatic [...]
2008-07-29 15:55:00Embassy FreetownCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SL
08FREETOWN386RESPONSE TO IRAN P-5+1 TALKS
[...] (SBU) Ambassador delivered reftel points to Foreign Minister Bangura of Sierra Leone on July 17. 2. (SBU) The FoMin supported the presence of U.S. Envoy Under Secretary Burns at the July 19 Geneva discussions. She understood the gathering was not one for negotiations but was, nevertheles [...]
2008-08-04 15:17:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV IR SL
08FREETOWN414FREETOWN MEDIA PLACEMENTS FOR JULY 2008
[...] Summary: Embassy Freetown's media outreach in July included Ambassador Perry's remarks at the 232nd anniversary of the Independence of the United States, a statement commending the people of Sierra Leone for the successful conduct of the July 5 local council elections in Sierra Leone, and a st [...]
2008-08-25 08:17:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO SL
08FREETOWN425SIERRA LEONE RESPONSE TO IRANIAN ENTITIES AND
[...] Embassy Freetown delivered reftel demarche 21 August 2008. As of 27 August 2008, the Government of Sierra Leone has offered no response. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation officials stated that the Foreign Minister must present the information to Cabinet prior to respond [...]
2008-08-28 10:04:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PREL EFIN IR SL
08FREETOWN455SIERRA LEONE FOREIGN MINISTER LAYS OUT AGENDAS FOR
[...] (C) Summary: Foreign Minister Zainab Hawa BANGURA met with Ambassador September 9th to discuss President Koroma's upcoming trip to Washington and New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Bangura expected Koroma to seek international assistance in three priority areas, Agriculture, [...]
2008-09-12 12:58:00Embassy FreetownCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNGA SNAR ML
08FREETOWN563NOVEMBER POLITICAL ROUND-UP - FREETOWN
[...] (C) Summary: In November, the Freetown political scene focused on government budgeting and management issues. The 2009 budget, released November 21, revealed that the global economic crisis is having only small effects in Sierra Leone at the moment. The real GDP growth rate and national inflat [...]
2008-12-01 16:58:00Embassy FreetownCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PHUM SL
08FREETOWN592IRAN IN THIRD COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-18 16:57:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM SL
08FREETOWN593IRAN PUSHES FUNDEMENTALIST AGENDA ON SIERRA LEONE
[...] (S/NF) Summary: During a December 8 meeting, Minister of Foreign Affairs Zainab Bangura gave further details about Sierra Leone's bilateral relationship with Iran. Notably, she discussed the mounting pressure on small African countries to accept an African "consensus" regarding relations with I [...]
2008-12-18 17:08:00Embassy FreetownSECRETPGOV PREL PINR SL
08GABORONE1127DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IRAN UN VOTE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-23 14:53:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL BC
08GABORONE979FROM THE MOUTHS OF BABES - BOTSWANA PUBLIC OPINION
[...] (U) United Nations Day was celebrated in Botswana on October 24 in Kang, a small, remote way station on the Trans-Kalahari Highway in the Central Kalahari District. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Phandu Skelemani, many other GOB officials, and representatives f [...]
2008-11-10 07:51:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ZI BC
08GABORONE989GOB WILL OPPOSE NO ACTION VOTES IN THIRD COMMITTEE
[...] (C) In a meeting November 12 with PolOff, Director of the Department of Multilateral Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mmamosadinyana Punkie Josephine Molefe stated that Botswana will oppose all no-action motions concerning Iran, Burma and the DPRK expect [...]
2008-11-13 10:52:00Embassy GaboroneCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL SU BC
08GABORONE990BOTSWANA TO RESPECT DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN
[...] In a meeting November 12, concerning the designation of the Export Development Bank of Iran (EDBI) and its affiliates under E.O. 13382, the Director of the Department of Multilateral Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mmamosadinyana Punkie Josephine Molefe [...]
2008-11-13 10:52:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PREL EFIN IR BC
08GENEVA410SPECIAL ENVOY ON ANTI-SEMITISM RICKMAN MEETS
[...] Summary: On the margins of a conference in Geneva on the Durban Review Conference, Special Envoy on Anti-Semitism Gregg Rickman held meetings on May 26 and 27 with leaders of the Jewish community, representatives of the Geneva cantonal government, and officials from other UN missions and the [...]
2008-06-03 16:46:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
08GENEVA495EFFECTS OF U.S. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DISENGAGEMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Human Rights Council's Eighth Session, which ran from June 3-18, featured renewed efforts by the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) to weaken human rights instruments, although with less drama than in previous sessions. In cases w [...]
2008-06-30 16:30:00US Mission GenevaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNHRC
08GENEVA600JCIC-XXXII: U.S.-HOSTED RECEPTION, JULY 23, 2008
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXXII-015. 2. (U) Meeting Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2008 Time: 6:00 - 8:20 P.M.. Place: 41 Quai Wilson, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (S) The U.S. JCIC Delegation hosted a reception on July 23, 2008, and engaged members of the [...]
2008-07-25 13:51:00US Mission GenevaSECRETKACT PARM START JCIC US RS UP BO KZ ZR ZP
08GENEVA752PART ONE OF TWO -- BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION:
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and should be protected accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary. The second annual meeting of BWC Experts for the 2007-2010 Work Program, focusing on biosafety, biosecurity, and professional responsibility in the life sciences, marked progress, register [...]
2008-09-04 15:35:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCD PARM PREL BWC CWC CBW TBIO
08GENEVA775UNHCR:HC GUTERRES ON AFGHANISTAN, PAKISTAN, IRAN
[...] (SBU) UNHCR High Commissioner Guterres painted a grim picture of the situation in Northwestern Pakistan during a briefing to key donors. Describing the situation there as the most worrisome in the world at the moment, he called on the International Community to support both the current govern [...]
2008-09-16 15:46:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF EAGR EAID IR PGOV PHUM PK PREF
08GENEVA836UNAIDS: REPORT OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE
[...] Summary: The UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) met in Extraordinary Session on October 2, 2008, to consider candidates for the position of UNAIDS Executive Director. The U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Ambassador Mark Dybul, chaired the meeting. While the PCB noted that all four short [...]
2008-10-09 08:58:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KHIV UNGA
08GENEVA882COLOMBIAN AMBASSADOR ON BAD NEIGHBORS, GRULAC, AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Colombian Ambassador to the UN in Geneva and soon-to-be-appointed Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Clemencia Forero Ucros, called on Ambassador Tichenor on October 7 to present Colombia's forthcoming submission under the Universal Periodic Review mechanism and to explain Colomb [...]
2008-10-23 14:24:00US Mission GenevaCONFIDENTIALPHUM UNHRC CO
08GENEVA982International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Working Group
[...] SUMMARY: USG maintained its positions at the Working Groups of ITU Council, which consisted of two meetings on terminology use at the ITU, two meetings on the World Summit on the Information Society (Geneva, 2003 and Tunis, 2005) (WSIS),and a meeting on financial issues. The working groups wi [...]
2008-11-18 15:51:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDITU AORC KUNR AMGT
08GENEVA991JCIC-XXXIII: HEAD OF DELEGATION MEETING ON THE
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXXIII-013. 2. (U) Meeting Date: November 17, 2008 Time: 3:45 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (S) A Heads of Delegation (HOD) Meeting was held at the U.S. Mission on November 17, 2008, to c [...]
2008-11-20 12:54:00US Mission GenevaSECRETKACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ
08GRENADA115DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON DESIGNATION OF ADDTIONAL IRANIAN
[...] Embassy Grenada delivered non-paper provided in reftel via diplomatic note to Grenada Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 19. There was no immediate comment. 2. The Government of Grenada relies on information provided by the United States and others to keep its own list of designated en [...]
2008-08-20 13:10:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN GJ
08GUANGZHOU7LNG Expansion - A Key Component in South China's Energy
[...] (U) Summary: South China is betting big on liquefied natural gas to diversify its energy mix and plans to expand LNG import capacity dramatically over the next few years. Fujian Terminal will become the region's second LNG terminal in 2009. Dapeng Terminal in Shenzhen, currently China's only [...]
2008-01-03 07:02:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON EMIN SENV PGOV TRGY CH
08GUATEMALA1072GUATEMALA, DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-21 20:58:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN GT
08GUATEMALA1366GUATEMALA DEMARCHE ON DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-31 17:28:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN
08GUATEMALA1429GUATEMALA: DEMARCHE ON RESOLUTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (SBU) Per ref A, the Ambassador met with FM Rodas November 11 to urge GOG support for U.S. priority resolutions on Iran, Burma, and the DPRK. Rodas stated that he would review the issues relating to these country resolutions and inform the Ambassador of a decision. Embassy also delivered ref [...]
2008-11-14 13:09:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL UN GT
08GUATEMALA1578GUATEMALA DELIVERED DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-24 08:11:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN KNNP EFIN PARM GT
08GUATEMALA448GUATEMALAN RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON IRAN TRAVEL BAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-10 15:31:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PARM NSG IR MNUC GT
08GUATEMALA791GUATEMALA'S RESPONSE TO UPDATED P5+1 PACKAGE FOR
[...] (C) On June 22, Poloff delivered reftel demarche and updated P5 1 package for Iran to Leila Villatoro, Deputy Director of Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Villatoro thanked Poloff for the information and promissed to forwarded it to the Guatemalan Mission in New Y [...]
2008-06-25 17:45:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM IR GT
08GUATEMALA943GUATEMALA DEMARCHE ON DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-23 22:27:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM GT
08GUATEMALA948REINFORCING THE MESSAGE ON IRAN: GUATEMALAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-25 14:56:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIR PARM TRGY GT
08HANOI1010QSCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY NEGROPONTE VISIT TO VIETNAM
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-03 09:53:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER ECON ETRD VM
08HANOI1125SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY MARK KIMMITT AND THE
[...] (SBU) Embassy Hanoi looks forward to welcoming you to Vietnam. Your visit for the first-ever U.S.-Vietnam defense dialogue will be an important milestone in the growing U.S.-Vietnam relationship and will highlight a broad area of bilateral defense and security cooperation that has now begun to [...]
2008-10-01 10:10:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MOPS PREL PGOV OTRA VM
08HANOI1133DEMARCHE TO VIETNAM ON UNSC 1835
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-02 09:28:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP IR MNUC PARM VM
08HANOI1134DEMARCHE TO VIETNAM ON IAEA BOARD MEMBERSHIP
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-02 09:56:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIAEA PARM MNUC VM
08HANOI1173SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT PATRICK
[...] (SBU) Under Secretary Kennedy: Ambassador Michalak and Mission Vietnam look forward to welcoming you to Hanoi. Your visit will be an important signal to the Vietnamese of the importance of our growing bilateral relationship, and the need to adequately support it with the construction of a New [...]
2008-10-15 06:34:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ABLD VM
08HANOI1210SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL WILLARD, COMMANDER, U.S. PACIFIC
[...] (SBU) Embassy Hanoi looks forward to welcoming you to Vietnam. Your visit is well timed to follow up on the recent U.S.-Vietnam defense dialogue and to highlight a broad area of bilateral defense and security cooperation that has now begun to gather momentum in the wake of Vietnamese Prime Mini [...]
2008-10-24 10:12:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MOPS PREL PGOV OTRA VM
08HANOI1211SCENESETTER FOR U.S.-VIETNAM POLICY PLANNING TALKS
[...] (C) Dr. Gordon: Your visit to Hanoi for the inaugural round of U.S.-Vietnam Policy Planning Discussions comes at an opportune moment. Our bilateral relationship with Vietnam is arguably at its highest point since relations were normalized in 1995. Propelled by a series of senior bilateral vis [...]
2008-10-27 06:45:00Embassy HanoiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV OTRA VM
08HANOI1248DEMARCHE DELIVERED: VIETNAM URGED NOT TO SUPPORT
[...] (SBU) In a November 7 discussion, the MFA International Organizations officer responsible for UN Third Committee and human rights issues, Phung Thi Lan Huong, said that while Vietnam as a matter of principle remains firmly opposed to country-specific resolutions, she would pass along our stro [...]
2008-11-07 09:09:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV VM
08HANOI1357SCENESETTER FOR SENATOR WEBB'S DECEMBER VISIT TO VIETNAM
[...] (SBU) Senator Webb: Your December 22-January 2 visit to Vietnam comes at an opportune moment. Our bilateral relationship with Vietnam is arguably at its highest point since relations were normalized in 1995. Propelled by a series of senior bilateral visits, the United States and Vietnam have [...]
2008-12-15 09:09:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM ECON ETRD MARR VM
08HANOI22 CODEL HOYER'S MEETINGS WITH GVN LEADERSHIP
[...] (SBU) Summary. On January 3, a thirteen-member Congressional delegation, led by Majority Leader Representative Steny Hoyer and Minority Whip Representative Roy Blunt, discussed bilateral priorities during meetings with President Nguyen Minh Triet, the Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen P [...]
2008-01-07 08:55:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ENRG KIPR OTRA OVIP UNSC ECON VM
08HANOI225SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL VISIT TO VIETNAM
[...] (SBU) Ambassador Hill: Mission Vietnam looks forward to welcoming you back to Hanoi. Your visit is well timed to focus Vietnamese leaders on the importance we attach to strengthening and deepening our bilateral relationship in the year ahead, especially after bad weather in China forced the la [...]
2008-02-26 09:14:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV OTRA ECON VM
08HANOI23 CODEL HOYER'S MEETINGS WITH GVN LEADERSHIP
[...] (SBU) Summary. On January 3, a thirteen-member Congressional delegation, led by Majority Leader Representative Steny Hoyer and Minority Whip Representative Roy Blunt, discussed bilateral priorities during meetings with President Nguyen Minh Triet, the Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen P [...]
2008-01-07 08:55:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ENRG KIPR OTRA OVIP UNSC ECON VM
08HANOI306VIETNAM SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
[...] (U) Your visit is a good opportunity to encourage Vietnam to continue the process of opening to the world and reforming internally. Vietnam's national leadership remains eager to learn from the United States on economic and governance reform, and will be attentive to what you have to say. You [...]
2008-03-17 02:53:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA ECON ETRD EINV EFIN KIPR PREL PHUM KIRF EAIR
08HANOI33SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY NEGROPONTE VISIT TO
[...] (SBU) Deputy Secretary Negroponte: Mission Vietnam looks forward to welcoming you to Hanoi. Your visit is well timed to focus Vietnamese leaders on the year ahead, which with focused effort should bring a further deepening in the bilateral relationship. While the relationship is broadening and [...]
2008-01-10 06:16:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV OVIP VM
08HANOI338VIETNAM ON THE UNSC: CONSULTATION PAYS OFF
[...] (C) Summary: While Vietnam does not have an immediate stake in the majority of Security Council matters, the GVN takes its engagement with the world community, and particularly its membership on the Security Council, seriously. Although lacking experience in such fora, the GVN wants and expec [...]
2008-03-25 05:18:00Embassy HanoiCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC VM
08HANOI369SCENESETTER, PART I OF III, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
[...] (U) This cable is Sensitive But Unclassified. It is for official use only, not for dissemination outside USG channels or posting on the Internet. 2. (U) Mission Vietnam very much looks forward to your visit to Vietnam in mid-April, as your personal engagement will support directly our effe [...]
2008-03-31 09:55:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KPAO KFLU KHIV VM
08HANOI592AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH VICE FOREIGN MINISTER ON PRIME
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-20 10:08:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL CM VM
08HANOI649VIETNAM'S OIL AND MINING COMPANIES EXTRACT REVENUES WHERE
[...] Summary: As rising domestic energy demands compel Vietnam's transition from exporter to net importer of crude oil and coal, state-run PetroVietnam (PVN) and the Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) are expanding their horizons. PetroVietnam, which expects a 140 percent inc [...]
2008-06-03 09:46:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON SENV ENRG TRGY VM
08HANOI711PETROVIETNAM STILL NEGOTIATING DETAILS OF IRAN INVESTMENT
[...] (SBU) On June 10, poloff discussed Ref B points about reports of PetroVietnam's investment in Iran's energy sector with MFA West Asia and Africa Department specialist Nguyen Quynh Phuong. Ms. Phuong said the two sides are still negotiating details of the investment. She characterized the agree [...]
2008-06-13 08:09:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON EPET ETTC IR PREL VM
08HANOI712NONPAPER ON LATEST IAEA IRAN REPORT DELIVERED
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) On June 10, poloff discussed reftel points about the latest IAEA report on Iran's nuclear program with MFA International Organizations Department Peace, Security and Disarmament Section Chief Do Hung Viet. Viet mentioned that he ha [...]
2008-06-13 08:10:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM IR IAEA VM
08HANOI832HANOI DOUBTS NAM FOREIGN MINISTER'S STATEMENT WILL BE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-17 09:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIR KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY IAEA PERL UR
08HANOI869DPRK FOREIGN MINISTER IN HANOI
[...] (U) After visiting Singapore for the ASEAN Regional Forum, DPRK Foreign Minister Pak Ui-chun will visit Hanoi July 25 - 27 before travelling on to Iran for a ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement. According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Dung, on July 26 Minister Pak will meet Viet [...]
2008-07-25 09:18:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM CB KN VM
08HANOI965SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR STEPHEN
[...] (SBU) Embassy Hanoi looks forward to welcoming you to Vietnam. Your visit will be an important contribution to the growing U.S.-Vietnam relationship and will highlight a broad area of bilateral defense and security cooperation that is gathering momentum in the wake of the Vietnamese Prime Minis [...]
2008-08-18 09:21:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MOPS PREL PGOV OTRA VM
08HANOI975 OIL PRODUCTION DOWN, REVENUES UP AT PETROVIETNAM
[...] Summary: Shrinking reserves meant Vietnam produced only 16.5 million tons of crude oil in 2007, down 7.6 percent from 2006. Oil revenues increased sharply, however, as world prices soared. Vietnam, currently a net oil exporter, expects to be a net importer by 2015 due to rising domestic demand [...]
2008-08-20 09:50:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON SENV ENRG TRGY VM
08HARARE1013ZIM NOTES 11-7-2008
[...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - SADC Extraordinary Summit on Deck... - Mugabe Congratulates Obama... - Global Fund "diversion" goes public... - Cholera Outbreak Continues... - Civil Service Corruption Rampant... - WOZA Women Released on Bail... - Visiting American Surgi [...]
2008-11-10 13:20:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
08HARARE184Zim Notes, March 7, 2008
[...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...]
2008-03-07 10:33:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
08HARARE440ZIM NOTES 5-16-2008
[...] SUMMARY ------------- Topics of the week: - Moving Toward Presidential Runoff Date - Ambassador Highlights Violence - Police Storm Anglican Church During Communion - Let Me See Your "Movement Permit" - Labor Leaders Still Detained - Zimbabwe Ranks 186th Of 195 Countries In Press Freedo [...]
2008-05-16 10:32:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON EAGR EFIN ZI
08HAVANA300FOLLOWERS OF ISLAM STRUGGLE FOR RECOGNITION IN CUBA
[...] (C) Summary: Orestes Fonseca, one of the leaders of Cuba's Islamic Community, described the problems with practicing his faith in Cuba. He represented to USINT officers that the GOC has been more focused on accommodating Moslems from the diplomatic community and other foreigners residing i [...]
2008-04-10 13:25:00US Interests Section HavanaCONFIDENTIALCU PGOV PHUM PINR PREL
08HAVANA483VISIT TO USINT BY ISRAELI EMBASSY OFFICIAL FROM
[...] (C) Modi Ephraim, Political Counselor from the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires called on P/E Counselor June 23. Ephraim is in Havana for three days looking at a variety issues of interest to the GOI. Since Canada acts as protecting power for Israel in Cuba, Ephraim had arranged the visit wit [...]
2008-06-23 21:19:00US Interests Section HavanaCONFIDENTIALCU IS PREL
08HAVANA88DIPS CORPS COMMENTS ON CUBA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: COM and other USINT officers have been making the rounds of the Dip Corps in Havana to gauge third country views and experiences on the situation in Cuba. The following reports meetings with officials in the Russian, Chinese, Romanian, Italian and Indonesian embassies. Meetin [...]
2008-01-25 16:59:00US Interests Section HavanaCONFIDENTIALCU PINR PREL
08HELSINKI137FINNISH VIEWS ON THE MARCH 28-29 GYMNICH
[...] (U) PolChief delivered subject demarche to Finnish MFA EU Correspondent Leena-Kaisa Mikkola March 26. Mikkola highlighted the following: 2. (SBU) WESTERN BALKANS: EU leadership is very concerned about Northern Kosovo, and Mikkola said she expected a discussion of recent developments there [...]
2008-03-28 11:16:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EU FI
08HELSINKI147FINLAND: IMPLEMENTING THE DUAL USE ITEM PROVISION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-02 07:38:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KNNP NSG IR MNUC FI
08HELSINKI226FINNISH COMMENTS ON THE MAY 26-27 GAERC
[...] (U) PolChief and PolOff delivered the Department's GAERC talking points to Finnish European Correspondent Leena-Kaisa Mikkola May 20. 2. (SBU) IRAN: Mikkola acknowledged that the EU has still been unable to reach consensus on implementation of UNSCR 1803. However, she noted that the EU did [...]
2008-05-22 13:25:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM EUN FI LE IR GG SY
08HELSINKI324FINNISH COMMENTS ON GAERC JULY 22-23
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-16 07:46:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM EUN PGOV FI IR SO SU ZI UP CD
08HELSINKI405FINLAND: RESPONSE IRANIAN URANIUM ACQUISITION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-04 13:23:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMNUC KNNP IR PARM TRGY ENRG EMIN ETTC FI
08HELSINKI500FINNISH COMMENTS ON NOV 3 GYMNICH AND NOV 10-11
[...] (U) PolChief met on October 31 with Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, Director of the MFA Unit for European Union Common Foreign and Security Policy, to discuss the upcoming Gymnich and GAERC meetings. 2. (C) Mikkola said the subject of the November 3 Gymnich would be Transatlantic Relations, i.e., as a [...]
2008-10-31 16:24:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALBK CG EUN FI PGOV PHUM PREL RS
08HELSINKI561U/S BURNS MEETS FINNISH FM AND OSCE CIO ALEXANDER
[...] (SBU) Summary: U/S Burns met Finnish Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairman in Office (CiO) Alexander Stubb on the margins of the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting December 4 in Helsinki. Burns provided Stubb an update on Secretary Rice's trip to India, and Stubb replied that was where she needed [...]
2008-12-11 13:46:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PARM PHUM OSCE FI GG RS IR IS CH IN
08HILLAH10KARBALA GOVERNOR AND PCOP HIGHKLIGHT SUCCESSFUL ASHURA
[...] (U) This is a PRT Karbala Cable. 2. (SBU) Summary: On January 21, 2008, BG Cardon, 3ID DCS, members of his staff, PRT Leader and PRToffs met with the Karbala Provincial Governor and the Provincial Chief of Police (PCOP) for a general discussion regarding ISF activities in Karbala Province. [...]
2008-01-24 13:15:00REO HillahCONFIDENTIALPGOV IZ ASEC
08HILLAH13NAJAF TRIBAL LEADERS CAUTION AGAINST ANBAR MODEL
[...] (U) This is a PRT Najaf cable. 2. (C) SUMMARY: In a January 17 meeting, Najaf tribal representatives cautioned Najaf PRT Team Leader that the USG should not try to replicate Anbar-style Awakening Councils in the south central region. While praising the Najaf provincial government, the triba [...]
2008-01-27 14:03:00REO HillahCONFIDENTIALIZ PGOV ECON
08HILLAH18SAYID AMAR AL-HAKIM AND GOVERNOR AL-TAIE DISCUSS ELECTIONS,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 17, Najaf Governor Asad Abu Gelal al-Taie organized a series of meetings to welcome the Ambassador in Najaf that included a meeting with Amar al-Hakim (son and heir apparent of Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq leader Abd al-Aziz Hakim),a luncheon with 30 Najaf notable [...]
2008-02-20 19:08:00REO HillahCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IZ
08HILLAH39SECURITY SITUATION IN KARBALA: MALIKI - 1 SADR - 0
[...] (U) This is a PRT Karbala reporting cable 2. (C) SUMMARY: Maliki and his supporters in the provincial government were the clear winners in the latest clashes between insurgents and the government in Karbala. Government forces continued effective operations against JAM that had started [...]
2008-04-06 20:40:00REO HillahSECRETPREL PTER PGOV IZ
08HILLAH49SADRISTS IN NAJAF
[...] (C) Begin Summary: On April 24, Team Leader met with Sheikh and COR member Hussein Ali Al Shalan (Diwaniyah) and Sheikh and COR member Ra'ad Wahid Al Fitlah (Najaf). The two COR members say the Sadrists (and all parties) show restraint and do not fight in Najaf, and those Sadrists who are i [...]
2008-04-26 07:38:00REO HillahSECRETPGOV IZ IR PTER JAM
08HILLAH5NAJAF GOVERNOR ON OUTREACH, BANKING, AIRPORT, IRANIAN
[...] (U) This is a PRT Najaf cable. 2. (S) SUMMARY: In a January 8 meeting with Najaf PRT Team Leader, the Governor Najaf outlined provincial diplomatic and economic activities. The Governor also described ongoing efforts to improve the banking sector in Najaf, and he reiterated his vision of t [...]
2008-01-11 15:08:00REO HillahSECRETPGOV PREL ECON VT IZ
08HILLAH53BABIL AND THE POLITICS OF SECURITY
[...] (U) This is a PRT Babil cable. 2. (C) SUMMARY: The ISF emerged from the late March clashes with Jaysh al-Mahdi (JAM) with a renewed sense of strength, demonstrating an ability to better coordinate IP and IA actions. It has not been able, however, to build on that success, largely due to t [...]
2008-05-08 12:09:00REO HillahSECRETPGOV PTER PINR IZ IR
08HILLAH54BG CARDON AND TL ENGAGE NAJAF GOVERNOR ON SECURITY
[...] (U) This is a PRT Najaf Cable. 2. (S) Summary: On the margins of meeting with Najaf authorities on May 10 to discuss the airport (see septel),BG Cardon and TL met with Governor Asad to discuss the security situation in Najaf. The Governor noted that he had not yet heard back about [...]
2008-05-11 14:17:00REO HillahSECRETPGOV PREL PHUM PINR SCUL SOCI IZ
08HILLAH55BG CARDON AND TL ENGAGE NAJAF GOVERNOR ON SECURITY
[...] (U) This is a PRT Najaf Cable. 2. (S) Summary: On the margins of meeting with Najaf authorities on May 10 to discuss the airport (see septel),BG Cardon and TL met with Governor Asad to discuss the security situation in Najaf. The Governor noted that he had not yet heard back about [...]
2008-05-12 15:18:00REO HillahSECRETIZ PGOV ASEC
08HILLAH58ISCI INTRIGUE IN BABIL
[...] (U) This is a PRT Babil cable. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The former de facto leader and heavyweight in Babil's Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI) provided insight into his strife-ridden party, panhandled for U.S. support, and faulted the U.S. for not being more actively involved in shaping the [...]
2008-05-27 03:37:00REO HillahSECRETPGOV PINR IZ IR
08HILLAH59ISCI INTRIGUE IN BABIL
[...] (U) This is a PRT Babil cable. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The former de facto leader and heavyweight in Babil's Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI) provided insight into his strife-ridden party, panhandled for U.S. support, and faulted the U.S. for not being more actively involved in shaping the [...]
2008-05-27 03:37:00REO HillahSECRETPGOV PINR IZ IR
08HILLAH61JANABI TRIBE SHEIK JOINS FORCES WITH FORMER BABIL GOVERNOR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-02 15:50:00REO HillahCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR IZ
08HILLAH63MEA SHEIKHS: FEED THE MOUTH, OWN THE MIND
[...] (U) This is a PRT Babil Cable. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Three of the key Mid-Euphrates Awakening (MEA) sheikhs stressed that they have been loyal friends of the U.S. and the Coalition and said the time had come for recognition and compensation of their role in a June 10 meeting with the PRT. For [...]
2008-06-15 14:11:00REO HillahCONFIDENTIALIZ IR PGOV PINR PREL
08HILLAH8FORMER GOVERNOR CLAIMS POPULAR SUPPORT FOR SECTARIAN CONTOL
[...] (U) This is a PRT Karbala Cable. 2. (SBU) Summary: On January 12, PRT Leader and PRT offs met with NGO and politically independent leaders in the REO in al Hillah. They described their activities and the NGO community and stated that popular support for sectarian control of the politic [...]
2008-01-18 14:03:00REO HillahCONFIDENTIALIZ
08HILLAH83BABIL POLICE INTELLIGENCE HIT SQUADS: AN IRANIAN HAND?
[...] (S) Babil Department of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) and the Babil SWAT (Anti-Terrorist National Police) personnel are being surveiled for targetting and elimination by a secret Police Intelligence unit supervised by Col. Majid Wawe'e Al Kafaji (aka Abu Ahmed Al-Shabani),acc [...]
2008-09-24 06:45:00REO HillahSECRETPINR PINS IZ IR
08HILLAH93OMS' TOWER OF BABYL
[...] (C) Summary: OMS leadership in Babil is under increased strain as its militia wing, the Mahdi Army (JAM),seeks to transorm itself into the Mumahidun and as divisions widen between moderates and hard-liners widen in the run-up to the provincial elections in late January. Dawa efforts to court [...]
2008-11-06 18:47:00REO HillahCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS IZ
08HONGKONG1044EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-12 01:42:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
08HONGKONG1107IRANIAN DECEPTIVE FINANCIAL PRACTICES - BANK
[...] (S) Economic Unit Chief delivered reftel talking points to Hong Trade and Industry Department (HKTID) Principal Trade Officer Billy Au and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Executive Director of Banking Supervision Arthur Yuen on June 17 and June 18. HKTID's Au was familiar with Hong Kong [...]
2008-06-18 11:43:00Consulate Hong KongSECRETEFIN ECON PARM PTER KNNP HK UK CH
08HONGKONG1763EXPORT CONTROL REGIME DENIAL INFORMATION: SHARING
[...] (S) Summary: Since 1999, the USG has undertaken to share with the Hong Kong government (HKG) consolidated information regarding U.S. denials of trade of sensitive proliferation-linked technologies. This has contributed to a useful two-way exchange of information with an effective licensing a [...]
2008-09-23 11:53:00Consulate Hong KongSECRETPARM ETTC MTCRE PREL HK CH
08HONGKONG1819HONG KONG'S JETPOWER SUPPLYING VARIETY OF METALS
[...] (S) Econ Unit Chief met with Hong Kong Trade and Industry Principal Trade Officer Billy K.S. Au to deliver reftel demarche on Jetpower, adding that Jetpower's offices are located in the same building as two other companies on the Department of Commerce's Unverified List: Free Components and V [...]
2008-09-30 08:08:00Consulate Hong KongSECRETPARM PREL ETTC HK CH
08HONGKONG2060MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA AND CHINA;
[...] U.S. president-elect Obama and China 2. Financial tsunami 3. U.S. presidential election HEADLINES AND EXCERPTS: Â [...]
2008-11-10 09:02:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR
08HONGKONG2289FOLLOW-UP ON HONG KONG'S JETPOWER SUPPLYING
[...] (S) Econ unit chief met with Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department (HK TID) Principal Trade Officer Billy Au December 22 to advise the Hong Kong government that we have no additional information to share on Jetpower shipments to Iran, aside from what was provided in our September 2009 demar [...]
2008-12-22 09:42:00Consulate Hong KongSECRETPARM PREL ETTC HK CH
08HONGKONG282HKEX PROFITS/AVOIDS POLITICAL RISK IN SEARCH FOR
[...] (C) Summary: The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) enjoyed it's most profitable year ever in 2007, buoyed by fees from dramatically increased trading volumes. Although total value of funds raised through initial public offerings (IPOs) fell from the record levels of 2006, the total number of IP [...]
2008-02-14 09:58:00Consulate Hong KongCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN HK IR
08HONGKONG564IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL PROVISIONS OF
[...] (C) Post delivered reftel A talking points to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Executive Director for Banking Supervision, Arthur Yuen, on March 27. Yuen confirmed Hong Kong's commitment to supporting the requirements of all United Nations Security Council resolutions on Iran. He not [...]
2008-03-27 23:28:00Consulate Hong KongCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ETRD PARM ETTC KNNP PREL CH
08HONGKONG575HONG KONG TID ON SPECIALTY STEEL TO NK AND
[...] (S) Econ Unit Chief met March 27 with Billy Au, Trade Officer at Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department (HK TID) to hear an update on Hong Kong investigations of B & F International (suspected of shipping Ti-DSS to North Korea (ref A)) and Hong Kong Most Group (suspected of selling aluminum p [...]
2008-03-28 09:58:00Consulate Hong KongSECRETETTC PARM PREL KN HK IR CH MTCRE
08HONGKONG822EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: BESCOM COMPUTER
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-06 02:11:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
08HONGKONG859EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: NIKKO TECH.
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...]
2008-05-13 03:05:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
08HONGKONG966EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: FREE COMPONENTS
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...]
2008-05-28 09:15:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
08IRANRPODUBAI1SUPPORTING "FRIENDS OF AMERICA" IN IRAN (IPRO PD YEAR 1,
[...] (C) Summary: As reftel details, the Department restarted US-Iran official exchanges in August 2006, featuring the flagship USG exchange program, the IVLP. The Iranian government became aware early on of USG funding for the IVLP and, even for the first program in November of 2006, issued writte [...]
2008-01-16 08:52:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALOEXC PGOV PINR
08IRANRPODUBAI11THE POLITICS OF IRANIAN NATURAL GAS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-12 13:05:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRET//NOFORNECON ENGR EPET PREL IR
08IRANRPODUBAI12IRAN: ELECTION EVE OBSERVATIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-13 16:50:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRETIR PGOV PREL
08IRANRPODUBAI13ASSESSMENT OF FIRST DAY RESULTS OF IRANIAN MAJLES ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-15 18:56:00Iran RPO DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIR PGOV PREL PHUM
08IRANRPODUBAI14IRANIAN MAJLES ELECTIONS--PARTIAL RESULTS IN, BUT RUNOFFS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-16 13:55:00Iran RPO DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIR PGOV PREL
08IRANRPODUBAI15IRANIAN MAJLES--POST ELECTIONS ANALYSIS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-19 15:37:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRETIR PGOV PREL
08IRANRPODUBAI16QALIBAF -- A CHALLENGER FOR THE IRANIAN PRESIDENCY IN 2009?
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-30 13:19:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALIR PGOV PREL
08IRANRPODUBAI19NED FELLOWS CAUGHT IN MEDIA CROSSFIRE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-10 12:37:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL IR
08IRANRPODUBAI2AHMADINEJAD AND OIL MINISTER TAKE THE HIT FOR GAS SHORTAGES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-22 12:09:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET PGOV PREL IR
08IRANRPODUBAI20EYEING 2009: AHMADINEJAD PRESSES AHEAD WITH ECONOMIC
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-17 12:36:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON IR
08IRANRPODUBAI21CASPIAN SEA RESOURCES REMAIN AN ITEM OF CONTENTION BETWEEN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-24 08:43:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRETECON EFIS EMIN ENGR EPET IR
08IRANRPODUBAI22NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED IN IRAN: THE CASE OF CENTRAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-24 09:00:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRETECON EFIN PGOV IR
08IRANRPODUBAI23IRAN: REAL ESTATE MARKET CCONTINUES TO THRIVE (C-NE7-01996)
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-24 10:25:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL SOCI IR
08IRANRPODUBAI24IRAN: HOUSING PRICES IN TEHRAN AND OTHER MAIN CITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-24 11:33:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL SOCI IR
08IRANRPODUBAI25CONSERVATIVES DOMINATE IRANIAN PARLIAMENTARY RUNOFFS, AS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-27 14:13:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRETIR PGOV
08IRANRPODUBAI26AHMADINEJAD AT ODDS WITH MAJLES SPEAKER
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-01 08:57:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALIR PGOV
08IRANRPODUBAI27US-BASED IRANIAN POLITICAL ACTIVIST DISCUSSES IRGC, SUPREME
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-13 13:41:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRET//NOFORNIR PGOV PREL PHUM
08IRANRPODUBAI28READOUT OF JAPANESE DFM SASAE'S TRIP TO IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-27 13:39:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRETPGOV PREL KNNP IR JA
08IRANRPODUBAI3MAJLES CLASHES WITH AHMADINEJAD ON BUDGET
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-23 10:40:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV IR
08IRANRPODUBAI30AHMADINEJAD ASSOCIATE ARRESTED AFTER ACCUSING CLERICS OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-12 14:46:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL IR
08IRANRPODUBAI4MP SAYS IRANIAN REFORMERS SURPRISED AT SCALE OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-23 14:40:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRET//NOFORNIR PGOV
08IRANRPODUBAI48IRAN'S BAZAAR STRIKES HIGHLIGHT RESISTANCE TO ECONOMIC
[...] (U) Summary: Store owners in bazaars in Esfahan, Mashad, Tabriz, and Tehran shut down their businesses in early October to protest President Ahmedinejad's decision to levy a three percent value added tax, which was implemented on Sept 22. According to press reports, merchants feared that the in [...]
2008-10-23 09:18:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON ETRD SOCI IR
08IRANRPODUBAI5IRAN: LACK OF POLITICAL LEADERSHIP IN HIV/AIDS CAMPAIGN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-04 14:09:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRETIR PGOV SOCI TBIO
08IRANRPODUBAI50IRAN: BAZAARI PROTESTS HIGHLIGHT RESISTANCE TO ECONOMIC
[...] (U) Summary: Store owners in bazaars in Esfahan, Mashad, Tabriz, and Tehran shut down their businesses in early October to protest President Ahmedinejad's decision to levy a three percent value added tax, which was implemented on Sept 22. 3. (U) The strike occurred during President Ahmedinejad [...]
2008-10-23 09:23:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV ETRD IR
08IRANRPODUBAI6IRANIAN STEEL INDUSTRY ACCORDING TO AN INSIDER
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-14 13:08:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON EIND EMIN PGOV IR
08IRANRPODUBAI7EBRAHIM YAZDI ON US POLICY AND IRAN'S FUTURE
[...] (S//NF) Summary: Former foreign minister and leader of Freedom Party of Iran Dr. Ebrahim Yazdi (please protect) discussed his views of US policies on Iran with IRPoff Feb 20 when he came to Dubai to collect his US visa. Yazdi expressed his view that US policy on Iran is flawed and unclear, arg [...]
2008-02-28 14:33:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRET//NOFORNIR PGOV
08IRANRPODUBAI8THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 2008 IRANIAN MAJLES ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-28 16:12:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRET//NOFORNIR PGOV
08IRANRPODUBAI9OPEN KIDNEY SALES IN IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-04 14:25:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALTBIO SOCI ECON IR
08ISLAMABAD1130UNSCR 1803: PAKISTAN OPPOSES IRAN SANCTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-13 13:20:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALIR KNNP MNUC PARM PK
08ISLAMABAD1330THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH ASIF ZARDARI
[...] (C) Summary. In a wide-ranging discussion March 25, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Asif Zardari told the Deputy Secretary that the National Assembly would give newly elected Prime Minister Gillani a vote of confidence on March 29. This would give the new government six months to beg [...]
2008-03-27 07:49:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PK
08ISLAMABAD134GOP APPROVES SIGNING OF IRAN-PAKISTAN PIPELINE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para five. Pakistan approves signing of Iran-Pakistan pipeline --------------------------------------------- ------ 2. (SBU) The GOP approved the gas sale purchase agreement with Iran on January 8, which paves the way for signing the Iran-Pak [...]
2008-01-09 14:50:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EFIN EINV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD1368PROFILE: PPP CO-CHAIR ASIF ZARDARI
[...] (U) This profile of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari is one of a series on Pakistan's new political leadership. Political Plans --------------- 2. (C) On March 22, Zardari announced the nomination of Yousef Gillani as the PPP candidate for Prime Minster and [...]
2008-03-31 07:47:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PK PREL
08ISLAMABAD137 GOP APPROVES SIGNING OF IRAN-PAKISTAN PIPELINE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para five. Pakistan approves signing of Iran-Pakistan pipeline --------------------------------------------- ------ 2. (SBU) The GOP approved the gas sale purchase agreement with Iran on January 8, which paves the way for signing the Iran-Pakis [...]
2008-01-10 01:29:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EFIN EINV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD139 GOP APPROVES SIGNING OF IRAN-PAKISTAN PIPELINE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para five. Pakistan approves signing of Iran-Pakistan pipeline --------------------------------------------- ------ 2. (SBU) The GOP approved the gas sale purchase agreement with Iran on January 8, which paves the way for signing the Iran-Pakis [...]
2008-01-10 01:30:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EFIN EINV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD1420THE PORT OF GWADAR: MEGA PORT DREAM REQUIRES ENERGY TO BE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Without fanfare and in the midst of the political changeover, Pakistan's strategic new seaport in Balochistan became operational and opened the trade routes to Central Asia, Afghanistan and Iran. Investors and energy are desperately needed to make the Pakistani dream of a mega-p [...]
2008-04-03 08:24:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EINV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD1493BOUCHER DINNER WITH PAKISTAN MUSLIM LEAGUE-NAWAZ
[...] (C) Summary. During a dinner hosted by the Charge, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher discussed challenges facing the new Pakistani government with leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. Finance Minister-designate Dar outlined steps the new governmen [...]
2008-04-08 08:49:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PK
08ISLAMABAD1497BOUCHER'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN MINISTER QURESHI
[...] (C) During a March 28 meeting with Assistant Secretary or South and Central Asian Affairs Boucher, Foreign Minister-designate Shah Mehmood Qureshi confirmed that the new government wanted to work with the U.S. to combat extremism, increase trade and extend cooperation with India and Afghanistan. [...]
2008-04-08 09:24:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PK
08ISLAMABAD1573BALOCHISTAN: THE NEGLECTED PROVINCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-15 12:20:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALEAID PGOV PHUM PK PREL PTER
08ISLAMABAD1643PAKISTAN'S LEVEL OF PREPAREDNESS TO RESPOND TO UG99 WHEAT
[...] (U) The following is a response to the Department's request for information on the Government of Pakistan's (GOP) level of preparedness for a possible outbreak of UG99 wheat stem rust. 2. (SBU) Summary: While wheat stem rust is not a new phenomenon in Pakistan, UG99 presents a serious chall [...]
2008-04-23 04:23:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINR EAGR PK
08ISLAMABAD1648AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH NEW MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ambassador met with the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources on April 16 to discuss Pakistan's plans for dealing with the current energy crisis. The Government of Pakistan (GOP) requests assistance with attracting investors to its energy sector, organizing an investment [...]
2008-04-23 09:53:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD1699 NO ACTION BUT MORE RHETORIC ON PAKISTAN IRAN PIPELINE DEAL
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para eleven. 2. (C) SUMMARY. Following a brief state visit from Iranian President Mahmound Ahmadinejad on April 28, local media reports that the path has been cleared for Pakistan and Iran to sign the much touted natural gas pipeline deal. While [...]
2008-04-29 12:20:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EFIN EINV PREL PGOV PK
08ISLAMABAD1715PAKISTAN: THE IMPACT OF RISING FOOD AND COMMODITY PRICES
[...] (U) The following is a response to the Department's request for information on the impact that rising food and agricultural commodity prices are having on Pakistan's economic and political stability. 2. (SBU) Summary: The prices of almost all essential agricultural commodities have steadil [...]
2008-04-30 14:08:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD1719INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FLOCK TO ISLAMABAD
[...] (C) Summary: In the past few weeks, international leaders have been streaming into Pakistan to meet the newly elected government. They included UK Foreign Secretary Miliband, the Chinese FM Jiechi, Turkish FM Babacan, EU Foreign Policy Chief Solana, Afghanistan FM Spatna, Malaysian FM Yatim, [...]
2008-05-01 06:52:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PK PREL PTER AF CH EAID IN MY EU
08ISLAMABAD1742PAKISTAN'S NEW FOREIGN SECRETARY SALMAN BASHIR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Salman Bashir has replaced Riaz Mohammad Khan as Pakistan's Foreign Secretary. Bashir--who previously served as Ambassador to China and Denmark--is a veteran Foreign Service officer. Bashir told local press he intends to focus on "economic diplomacy" during his tenure as Foreign [...]
2008-05-05 10:05:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PK PREL
08ISLAMABAD1747DRL ASSISTANT SECRETARY KRAMER'S CALL ON FOREIGN
[...] (C) Summary. On April 21, DRL Assistant Secretary Kramer urged a conservative Foreign Secretary Khan to be proactive in supporting human rights initiatives at the UN and encouraged higher levels of commitment with Broader Middle East and North Africa Initiative (BMENA). Khan suggested that co [...]
2008-05-05 11:27:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PK PREL
08ISLAMABAD1828CODEL SMITH MEETS PRIME MINISTER GILANI
[...] (C) Summary: Codel Smith visited Pakistan April 27-28. In their meeting with Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani, U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (D-WA),Mac Thornberry (R-TX),Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ),Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Mike Conaway (R-TX) stressed the U.S.'s continued commitment to our long [...]
2008-05-12 12:51:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PK PREL PTER PINR
08ISLAMABAD1906PAKISTAN: ACTING CENTCOM COMMANDER MEETS WITH JCSC
[...] (C) Summary: Acting USCENTCOM Commander, Lieutenant General Martin Dempsey visited Pakistan May 12. In his meeting with General Tariq Majid, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Committee, Dempsey stressed the U.S.'s continued commitment to our long-term relationship with Pakistan and made [...]
2008-05-21 07:39:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PGOV PHUM PK PREL
08ISLAMABAD1932PAKISTAN: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR VIGILANCE REGARDING BANK
[...] (S) Economic Counselor and Economic Officer delivered reftel demarche May 22 to senior officials at the Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs (MFA). Both Ministry of Foreign Affairs Americas Director General Sohail Mahmood and Ministry of Finance Senior Joint Secretary Iqbal Hussain pledge [...]
2008-05-23 12:57:00Embassy IslamabadSECRETECON EFIN ETTC KNNP MNUC PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD1958CODEL FEINGOLD MEETS WITH FOREIGN MINISTER QURESHI
[...] (C) Summary: In a May 26 meeting with CODEL Feingold, Foreign Minister Qureshi reiterated Pakistan's support to combat terrorism but suggested that the Pakistan and the U.S. form a broad relationship based on common ideals and interests beyond counter-terrorism. Foreign Minister Qureshi asked [...]
2008-05-28 13:03:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PINR ECON ENRG EPET PK
08ISLAMABAD1999CODEL NELSON MEETS PRESIDENT MUSHARRAF
[...] (C) Summary. In a meeting May 27 with Pakistan President Musharraf, Codel Nelson discussed the political and economic situation and efforts to combat extremism in Pakistan. Musharraf expressed appreciation for U.S. assistance and understanding on the strategic issue of terrorism and hoped clo [...]
2008-05-30 16:23:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PK PREL
08ISLAMABAD2061FOOD CRISIS IN PAKISTAN: REASONS BEHIND THE SHORTAGES
[...] (SBU) Summary: While rising fuel prices, nation-wide power cuts, insufficient irrigation water and global price trends are all to blame for the shortage of basic agricultural commodities in Pakistan, government mismanagement remains a primary cause of the country's agricultural problems. The p [...]
2008-06-09 01:25:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD2377 PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: JULY 12-14, 2008
[...] "10 U.S. Soldiers Killed In Attack On Afghan Base" "Dawn" (07/14) "A multi-pronged militant assault on a small, remote U.S. base in the eastern Nuristan province and killed 10 American soldiers and wounded 15 on Sunday in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan in three years." [...]
2008-07-14 09:57:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD2400REQUEST FOR PL-480 EMERGENCY FOOD AID TO PAKISTAN THROUGH
[...] (SBU) The following is an action request. Please see paragraph 12. SUMMARY - - - - 2. (SBU) Summary: In Reftel I, Post recommended six food aid options for assistance to Pakistan - three options with existing ESF resources and three options with additional resources. This message pr [...]
2008-07-15 11:53:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID EAGR ETRD PGOV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD2434PAKISTAN TO REMAIN "BALANCED" ON IRAN WITHIN NAM
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-18 05:57:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALIAEA IR KNNP MNUC PARM PGOV PK PREL TRGY
08ISLAMABAD2435PAKISTAN COMPLIANCE WITH IRISL CARGO INSPECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-18 07:56:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PK PREL EFIN EWWT ETRD PARM PINR KNNP
08ISLAMABAD2438PAKISTAN STAYS COMMITTED TO UNSCRS 1737, 1747, 1803
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-18 09:06:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PK PREL KNNP EFIN PARM IR
08ISLAMABAD2524SCENESETTER FOR PM GILANI'S VISIT TO WASHINGTON
[...] (S/NF) Summary. Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will be anxious to prove that he is committed to fighting "Pakistan's war" on terrorism and will outline the GOP's partial response to the July demands presented by CJCS Mullen/DDCIA Kappes. Gilani will publicly support the coaliton's "neg [...]
2008-07-25 13:26:00Embassy IslamabadSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER PGOV PK
08ISLAMABAD2529PAKISTAN: "STRATEGIC INTEREST" TO PREVENT URANIUM SUPPLIES TO IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-26 07:07:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALEMIN ENRG ETTC IR KNNP MNUC PARM PK TRGY
08ISLAMABAD2530PAKISTAN: WILL NOT SUPPORT PRO-IRAN NAM FM STATEMENT IF CONTRARY TO IAEA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-26 07:10:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALIR PARM PK TRGY
08ISLAMABAD2657PAKISTAN: UNAWARE OF AIR KORYO FLIGHT; LAWYERS
[...] (S) PolOff delivered August 7 reftel demarche points to MFA Disarmament Director Mohammad Kamran Akhtar. Akhtar later reported back that he had checked with MFA's Territorial Division, which had no record of a flight clearance request matching the description in our points. The MFA requested [...]
2008-08-07 09:18:00Embassy IslamabadSECRETPGOV PK PREL PTER PARM MNUC
08ISLAMABAD2862THE 2008 U.S.-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC DIALOGUE
[...] (C) Summary: The U.S.-Pakistan Economic Dialogue was held in Islamabad on August 11, co-chaired by Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Dan Sullivan and Pakistani Minister of Finance Syed Naveed Qamar. A topic of particular concern was the current state of th [...]
2008-08-29 09:41:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EINV EAGR ENRG PGOV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD288STATE BANK OF PAKISTAN: ECONOMIC OUTLOOK LESS THAN ROSY
[...] (C) Summary: In its January 5, 2008 first quarterly report, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reduced its June 30, 2007 - July 1, 2008 (FY08) growth rate target range to 6.6-7.0 percent from 7.0-7.4 percent due to deterioration in the investment climate resulting from increased domestic insta [...]
2008-01-18 12:14:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD3009PAKISTAN RESPONSE TO UNGA HUMAN RIGHT PRIORITIES:
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-12 11:44:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PK PREL SOCI
08ISLAMABAD3010CORRECTED COPY: THE 2008 U.S.-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC
[...] (U) This is a corrected copy of reftel. 2. (C) Summary: The U.S.-Pakistan Economic Dialogue was held in Islamabad on August 11, co-chaired by Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Dan Sullivan and Pakistani Minister of Finance Syed Naveed Qamar. A topic of partic [...]
2008-09-12 12:09:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EINV EAGR ENRG PGOV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD3027PRM VISIT TO PAKISTAN: JULY 14-24
[...] (SBU) Summary: This is a report from PRM/ECA Deputy Director Nancy Iris and Program Officer Amy Wendt's visit to Pakistan July 14-24. The GOP is looking to the international community for a renewed commitment to assist with the impact Afghan refugees have had on Pakistan's environment, infras [...]
2008-09-15 09:26:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PK PREL PHUM PREF
08ISLAMABAD3073ZARDARI TO PARLIAMENT: "I HAVE A DREAM FOR
[...] (C) Summary: On September 20, a smiling but nervous President Asif Zardari addressed in English a packed joint sitting of parliament. This was the first time a Pakistani President had addressed the parliament in eight years; Zardari pledged to respect the supremacy of parliament and called fo [...]
2008-09-20 12:59:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PK PREL PTER PINR
08ISLAMABAD3120ZARDARI- AHMEDINEJAD BILAT MEETING: PROGRESS ON THE IPI?
[...] (SBU) Summary: Local media reports that while in New York for United Nations General Assembly meetings, Information Minister Sherry Rehman briefed journalists on the outcome of a meeting between President Zardari and President Ahmedinejad. Rehman reportedly stated that both countries have agre [...]
2008-09-24 14:08:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EAID EFIN ENGY PK
08ISLAMABAD322PAKISTANI INDUSTRIALIST DISCUSSES IRAN PIPELINE,
[...] (SBU) Summary: Charge met with Mr. Zaheeruddin, Chairman of Shahzad International Group, January 17 to discuss energy issues and the proposed Pakistan-Iran pipeline. Mr. Zaheeruddin opined the pipeline will never be constructed due to lack of funding. He also complained the gas sale purchase [...]
2008-01-22 10:56:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET PGOV PK
08ISLAMABAD3240 PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: OCTOBER 10, 2008
[...] "Bomber Runs Down Anti-Terror Office In Islamabad" "The News" (10/10) "At least eight people were injured when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into the central office of anti-terrorist squad (ATS) located in the premises of Police Headquarters, Islamabad on Thursday." [...]
2008-10-10 10:38:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD3249ZARDARI IS SECURE, BUT THE GOP IS VULNERABLE
[...] (C) Summary. Despite political parlor talk that Asif Zardari has only a few months to get control of Pakistan or face a military coup, we see no immediate threat Zardari will be ousted from power. His chief threat comes from Chief of Army Staff General Kayani, who has no desire to take on [...]
2008-10-13 09:59:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV PK
08ISLAMABAD3265GOP SEEKS OIL DEFFERAL FROM IRAN BUT NO PROGRESS ON IPI
[...] (SBU) Summary: Local media reported that the Government of Pakistan (GOP) has asked Iran to supply oil on an extended deferred payment plan and that both countries have agreed to exclude India from the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) natural gas pipeline project. However, GOP officials confirm that P [...]
2008-10-14 12:39:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EAID EFIN ENGY EPET PK IN IR
08ISLAMABAD3281PAKISTANI CARPET EXPORTS DOWN AS LUXURY SPENDING ABROAD
[...] (U) Summary. According to media reports and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data, Pakistan's handmade carpet exports have declined by 10 percent in August 2008 over August 2007, continuing a downward trend in the sector's exports. Pakistan exported USD 16.1 million worth of rugs, carpets and mats [...]
2008-10-15 11:13:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ETRD ECON EINV EAID ELAB PK
08ISLAMABAD3339ZARDARI EXPRESSES DELIGHT WITH CHINA VISIT, LOOKS
[...] (S/NF) Summary: In a wide-ranging discussion with visiting SCA Assistant Secretary Boucher, President Zardari expressed complete satisfaction with his just concluded visit to China, reviewed planning for the Friends of Pakistan, and reiterated his determination to press the fight against extrem [...]
2008-10-22 08:58:00Embassy IslamabadSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PK PREL PTER
08ISLAMABAD3373BOUCHER REVIEWS COUNTER-TERRORISM EFFORTS WITH
[...] (C) Summary. In two separate wide-ranging discussions with Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Boucher, Interior Minister Malik reported that the Pakistani government remained firmly committed to completing military action against extremists in Bajaur. Malik expressed co [...]
2008-10-25 08:06:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PK PREL PTER
08ISLAMABAD3533ZARDARI REACHES OUT TO BALOCHISTAN
[...] (C) Summary: In a marked change from the previous government, President Zardari has been reaching out to the oft forgotten province of Balochistan. Especially after the October 29 earthquake, Zardari is intensifying GOP efforts to settle a long-simmering Baloch rebellion through political reco [...]
2008-11-10 03:25:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PK
08ISLAMABAD3640 PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: NOVEMBER 19, 2008
[...] "U.S. Commander Says Pakistan Backed Raid" "Dawn" (11/19) "The U.S. military has launched a coordinated operation with Pakistani forces to put pressure on insurgents on both sides of Afghanistan's wild eastern frontier, a U.S. military commander said on Tuesday. Dubbed "Operation Lionheart," [...]
2008-11-19 10:14:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD3647ENERGY UPDATE: STRATEGIC GAS RESERVE SHORTAGES, TARIFFS
[...] (C) Summary: Pakistan's strategic oil reserves have fallen to low levels due to Pakistan's credit rating and inability to use letters of credit to purchase crude oil. Sources in the GOP report that Iran is attempting to substantively change the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project. Iran [...]
2008-11-19 15:37:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EAID EFIN ENGY EPET ELTN PK IN
08ISLAMABAD3676EMBASSY ISLAMABAD REFUGEE AFFAIRS SECTION WEEKLY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The following is a Refugee Affairs weekly activity report for November 10 - 14. The recent spate of violence in Peshawar has caused the United Nations to drawn down international staff at their Peshawar offices; other NGOs in Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) have limited oper [...]
2008-11-22 08:54:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PREF PREL PTER PK
08ISLAMABAD3711FATA UPDATE - 21 NOVEMBER 2008
[...] (C) Summary: Operations continued in Bajaur Agency as the military continued to move to the southern border. In Mohmand Agency, Pakistan air assaults continued on the northern border and limited unit movement on the southern border to cordon and search for militants on a house-by-house basis. [...]
2008-11-26 14:05:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREF PREL PTER PK MOPS
08ISLAMABAD3737IRAN GAS PIPELINE PROJECT "PUT ON ICE" BY GOP
[...] (C) Summary: Local media reports that Iran has increased the proposed price for natural gas under the Iran pipeline which makes the project unfeasible for the Government of Pakistan. Officials at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources confirm that unless directed to pursue the Iran pip [...]
2008-12-01 13:18:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EAID EFIN ENGY EPET ELTN PK IN
08ISLAMABAD405AMBASSADOR’S CONDOLENCE CALL ON ASIF ZARDARI
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-28 09:30:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PK
08ISLAMABAD417IRAN PAKISTAN GAS PIPELINE PROJECT DEFERRED- AGAIN.
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Local media report a delay in the signing ceremony to formalize the Iran Pakistan pipeline deal. Pres contacts traveling with President Musharraf confirmed the delay in signing the agreement beyond January 31 and a press report indicated that Pakistan has renewed bilateral disc [...]
2008-01-29 12:48:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EINV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD418 GOP REQUESTS NEW DATE FOR ENERGY DIALOGUE DISCUSSIONS IN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para five. --------------------------------------------- ---------- GOP Requests New Date for Discussion with USG on Energy --------------------------------------------- ---------- 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. In response to a letter dated October 25, 2007 [...]
2008-01-29 12:49:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON EFIN EINV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD508MEDIA REPORTS FURTHER TALKS ON IRAN PIPELINE DEAL BUT NO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Local Pakistani media reports that further talks on the Iranian pipeline deal will occur February 14-16 in Tehran. As of February 4, government officials in Pakistan do not have travel plans to attend such meetings. End Summary. 2. (U) Local Pakistani media picked up the Iranian [...]
2008-02-05 01:56:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EINV PREL PK
08ISLAMABAD810NATURAL GAS DEPENDENCY- A CHALLENGE FOR THE FUTURE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Natural gas meets about 50 percent of Pakistan's energy requirements, making the country one of the most natural gas dependent economies in the world. At the present rate of consumption, the Government of Pakistan (GOP) anticipates a natural gas shortfall in 2009. Although pipeli [...]
2008-02-26 01:30:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENGY EFIN ECON EINV PREL PK
08ISTANBUL104TURKEY-IRAN BUSINESS COUNCIL PREPARES FOR MARCH 11
[...] (S/NOFORN) Summary: An official from Turkey's "Foreign Economic Relations Board" (DEIK) shared with us the proposed schedule, agenda, and participants list for the March 11, 2008 meetings in Iran of the "7th Turkey-Iran Joint Business Council." Turkey's 60-person delegation will be led by Tu [...]
2008-03-03 13:23:00Consulate IstanbulSECRET//NOFORNECON ETRD PREL PGOV IR TU
08ISTANBUL146THE ECO BANK AND IRAN
[...] (C) Summary: Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) bank officials told us March 20 that the ECO bank, established by Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan under ECO auspices, has 480 million dollars (300 million SDR) in funds, seeks to fund projects in ECO countries that promote intra-ECO trade and dev [...]
2008-03-24 12:25:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON EFIN ETRD OIC TU IR
08ISTANBUL147LONG-TIME AKP-ER HAS WEATHERED THE STORMS, DEBATES
[...] (C) Summary. Nureddin Nebati, a leading businessman associated with religiously-tied Independent Industrialists and Businessmen's Association (MUSIAD) and a founding member of the Justice and Development Party's (AKP) Istanbul branch, along with AKP's Istanbul Deputy Chairman of Economic Affa [...]
2008-03-24 12:45:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV TU
08ISTANBUL152MARCH 11 TURKEY-IRAN BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING:
[...] (C) Summary: A Consulate Istanbul contact who works for Turkey's Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) shared with us internal DEIK reports summarizing the March 11 Turkey-Iran "Joint Business Council" meeting in Iran. According to those reports and our contact's impressions of the meeting [...]
2008-03-27 15:44:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD PREL PGOV IR TU
08ISTANBUL156SATTERFIELD AND DAVUTOGLU ON BASRAH, NORTHERN
[...] (S) Summary: In an April 1 meeting with Turkish Prime Ministerial advisor Ahmet Davutoglu, S/I David Satterfield reviewed the state of play in Basrah and urged Turkey to give full support to Maliki and the GOI. Davutoglu said GOI stability was in Turkey's strong interest, and also agreed to [...]
2008-04-02 13:09:00Consulate IstanbulSECRETPGOV PINS PREL MOPS TU IZ IR
08ISTANBUL199CUKUROVA MEDIA SAYS U.S. BEARS IMAGE BURDEN OF
[...] (C) Summary. In an April 11 meeting, Consul General and senior management and editors from the Cukurova Media Group discussed US-Turkey relations. The media representatives identified Kurdish Northern Iraq as a major source of negative public opinion about the U.S., as well as a more "conte [...]
2008-04-22 17:13:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TU
08ISTANBUL225CHIEF EDITOR SPEAKS CANDIDLY AMIDST NEWSPAPER'S OWNERSHIP CONTROVERSY
[...] (C) Summary and comment. Turkish daily Sabah's editor in chief Ergun Babahan conducted a surprisingly candid tour d'horizon with the Consul General a day after the controversial financing of his new parent company Calik Holding's purchase of Turkey's third most circulated newspaper came to l [...]
2008-05-07 15:53:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN PREL TU
08ISTANBUL233BIG LNG PLANS BREWING AT THE NATIONAL IRANIAN
[...] (C) Summary and comment: Mohammed Souri, the Chairman of Iran's state-owned National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC),pitched to an oil and gas tanker industry conference in Istanbul on April 22 Iran's ambitious plans in the coming decade to leverage its vast natural gas reserves into commerci [...]
2008-05-12 12:33:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON ENRG EPET EINV IR TU
08ISTANBUL245(C) TURKEY-IRAN ELECTION WORKSHOPS CONTINUING; NO
[...] (C/NOFORN) Summary: A Turkish professor who has held several academic exchanges on election-related issues with an influential Iranian think-tank since last year said that his Iranian counterparts are under renewed pressure not to allow European experts to participate. He believes that the [...]
2008-05-14 11:49:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINS KDEM IR TU
08ISTANBUL279IRAN,S MAJLES ELECTIONS: A TECHNICAL PERSPECTIVE
[...] (C) Summary: A Turkish professor who led an unofficial (unbeknownst to the Iranian regime) election observation mission to Iran's recent Majles elections shared his findings with Consulate Istanbul "Iran Watcher." (Election results and post-election analysis were reported in refs B and C). [...]
2008-05-23 12:57:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL KDEM IR TU
08ISTANBUL287THE IRANIAN MFA'S THINK-TANK DIRECTOR ON IRAN AND
[...] (C) Summary and comment: Dr. Rasoul Mousavi, the director of the Iranian MFA's think-tank, claimed at a conference on Asian security held in Istanbul on May 21 that Iran stands ready to help resolve outstanding regional security challenges; has the most to lose from continued instability and [...]
2008-05-29 04:27:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IR TU
08ISTANBUL308CODEL TANNER ISTANBUL MEETINGS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Ten members of the U.S House Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly headed by Congressman John Tanner met in Istanbul on May 28 with public intellectuals and civil society to discuss the economic and political challenges facing Turkey. Their interlocutors acknowledged t [...]
2008-06-12 12:38:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL TU
08ISTANBUL310AN IRANIAN ANALYST LOOKS AT US-IRAN RELATIONS
[...] (S/NOFORN) Summary and comment: A prominent Tehran-based political and economic analyst spoke with Consulate Istanbul's Iran Watcher June 6 about the prospects for US-Iran relations, Iran's nuclear program and the P5 1 offer, and Iran's compelling need for US energy investment and technology [...]
2008-06-13 10:32:00Consulate IstanbulSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PINS IR
08ISTANBUL320IRAN/ENERGY: THE IRANIAN DEPUTY OIL MINISTER'S
[...] (C) Summary and comment: Iran's Deputy Oil Minister responsible for natural gas, Seyed Reza Kasaezadeh Mahabadi, gave a detailed overview of Iran's current and future natural gas capacities, plans, and needs at the May 30 "8th International Energy Arena" hosted by a consortium of Turkish pub [...]
2008-06-16 13:20:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL PGOV ECON IR TU
08ISTANBUL358THE AKP TURNS UP THE HEAT
[...] (C) Summary. As the decision by the Constitutional Court in the closure case looms nearer, AKP (Justice and Development Party) party officials and sympathizers in Istanbul have begun to press us more forcefully for visible USG support for the party. We have been careful in our responses to [...]
2008-07-02 12:26:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOC TU
08ISTANBUL361IRAN/P5+1 OFFER: LOCAL EXPERTS PESSIMISTIC,
[...] (C) Summary: In discussions with several well-informed contacts over the past two weeks regarding the updated P5 1 offer to Iran and the regime's likely response, Consulate Istanbul "Iran Watcher" was told that the regime would most likely claim to be responding to the offer in good faith -- [...]
2008-07-03 12:35:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINS KNNP EU IR TU
08ISTANBUL37A TURKISH PROFESSOR'S PLAN TO OBSERVE IRAN'S
[...] (C/NOFORN) Summary: A professor at Isik University in Istanbul is using his ties to a well-connected Iranian think-tank and to an Iranian political party association to try to arrange for a small team of non-Iranian election experts to observe the March 14 Majles elections. He and three uni [...]
2008-01-23 16:11:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV IR TU
08ISTANBUL409ISTANBUL PROTESTANT CHURCH FOUNDATION REPORTS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Istanbul Protestant Church (IPC) officials lament that their status as a "foundation", while it enables them to hold real estate, has the downside of increasing government control over the church's finances. They also indicate that despite official recognition of their status, [...]
2008-08-01 11:03:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV TU AA OSCE
08ISTANBUL416NO EASY WAY OUT FOR MANY ASYLUM SEEKERS IN TURKEY
[...] Summary: In meetings with asylum seekers and Istanbul-based refugee officials, we confirmed the GOT does not recognize "political migrants" from non-European countries as "refugees" under the Geneva Convention on Refugee Status. Rather, it assigns them temporary "asylum seeker" status, denyin [...]
2008-08-06 09:06:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PGOV AA TU PHUM
08ISTANBUL437CG'S COURTESY CALL ON IBRAHIM YILDIZ, CUMHURIYET
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Editor-in-chief Ibrahim Yildiz displayed little of the staunchly secularist, anti-AKP and isolationist rhetoric which has become the stock and trade of Cumhuriyet, Turkey's "paper of Ataturk." Cumhuriyet, once the paper of the social democrats, bureaucrats and labor un [...]
2008-08-15 15:24:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV SOCI TU
08ISTANBUL438AHMADINEJAD IN ISTANBUL
[...] (C) Summary: Iranian President Ahmadinejad led an Iranian delegation to Istanbul August 14-15 for a bilateral "working visit." Five agreements -- on security cooperation, the environment, transportation, tourism, and archives -- were signed, but observers said these were not likely to conta [...]
2008-08-15 17:40:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINS KNNP TU IR
08ISTANBUL439AHMADINEJAD IN ISTANBUL
[...] (C) Summary: Iranian President Ahmadinejad led an Iranian delegation to Istanbul August 14-15 for a bilateral "working visit." Five agreements -- on security cooperation, the environment, transportation, tourism, and archives -- were signed, but observers said these were not likely to conta [...]
2008-08-16 08:35:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINS KNNP TU IR
08ISTANBUL440AHMADINEJAD IN ISTANBUL
[...] (C) Summary: Iranian President Ahmadinejad led an Iranian delegation to Istanbul August 14-15 for a bilateral "working visit." Five agreements -- on security cooperation, the environment, transportation, tourism, and archives -- were signed, but observers said these were not likely to conta [...]
2008-08-16 08:35:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINS KNNP TU IR
08ISTANBUL466IRAN'S "BRAIN DRAIN": A SNAPSHOT FROM SHARIF
[...] (C) Summary and comment: We spoke recently with several students from Iran's prestigious Sharif University of Technology who are headed to the U.S. for graduate/PhD studies. The students shared their views on Sharif's academic competitiveness and student body; described their reliance on th [...]
2008-08-27 13:45:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM IR TU
08ISTANBUL468ISTANBUL BRANCH OF NATIONALIST ACTION PARTY LOOKS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ihsan Barutcu, Istanbul chair of the National Action Party (MHP),along with his deputy -- Nazme Celenk, and Mithat Melen, MHP MP from Istanbul, all welcomed greater cooperation with the United States in recent conversations with us. All three MHP officials stated Turkey must [...]
2008-08-28 08:58:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL TU
08ISTANBUL469TURKISH TEXTILES CHANGE COMPETITIVE FOCUS
[...] Summary. A strong lira, rising production costs, and increased competition from China continue to needle Turkey's textile and apparel industry. Top textile sector officials have requested an extension of subsidies from the Ministry of the Economy to bolster the sector. In an effort to redefi [...]
2008-08-28 13:54:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EIND KTEX ECON TU
08ISTANBUL481WHY ARE THERE SO FEW IRANIANS IN IZMIR?
[...] (C) Summary: Local police officials, human rights experts, and Izmir-based diplomats and consular agents told us that Izmir does not host a large or active Iranian community. A police official estimated the number of legal Iranian residents as "fewer than 1,000,", while a human rights exper [...]
2008-09-09 07:00:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PREL PHUM PREF TU IR
08ISTANBUL492STAFFDEL MAKOVSKY MEETS WITH AKP INSIDER AND U.S.
[...] (U) Summary: On September 3 a House Foreign Relations Committee staff delegation led by Alan Makovsky discussed the future of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) with AKP founding member H. Cuneyd Zapsu; and, in a separate meeting, discussed the Turkish business climate with members [...]
2008-09-15 11:51:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TU EINV IR
08ISTANBUL498IRAN/MEDIA: "THE DAILY ABSURDITIES" OF WORKING
[...] (C) Summary: The Istanbul correspondent (protect) for Iran's English-language "Press TV" satellite news channel shared with us recently a number of anecdotes illustrating Press TV's "inconsistent approach" to journalistic standards, including refusing to air her report on recent corruption a [...]
2008-09-17 08:21:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL TU IR
08ISTANBUL518IRAN/DEMOCRACY SMALL GRANTS PROPOSAL: PROMOTING
[...] (C) Summary: Per Department guidance for the Iran Democracy Small Grants program (ref a),Consulate General Istanbul and Embassy Ankara support and have forwarded to the Department for review, approval, and funding, a proposal submitted to us by an Turkish NGO that aims to develop "corporate [...]
2008-10-06 10:50:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM KPAO PHUM ECON IR TU
08ISTANBUL527TURKEY: ISRAEL AND JEWISH COMMUNITY GOING PUBLIC
[...] (C) Summary: A September poll reveals that most Turks have significantly negative perspectives of Israel and the United States. Since 2003, this negativity has also translated into a negative impression of the Turkish Jewish population. To combat these impressions, the Israeli Consulate in Ista [...]
2008-10-13 08:12:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL OSCE TU
08ISTANBUL538IRAN PRESSES FOR GREATER ENERGY COOPERATION WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary. At an Iraq Neighbor's Process Energy Working Group (WG) meeting in Istanbul on October 11, Iranian Secretary of the Iran-Iraq Economic Development Headquarters Hassan Danaeifard said that Iran is eager to help Iraq "overcome its current obstacles." (Non-Iranian issues discusse [...]
2008-10-20 09:58:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG IR IZ PGOV PREF PREL TU
08ISTANBUL539EXPANDED IRAQI ENERGY WORKING GROUP CALLS FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: An Expanded Energy Working Group (WG) meeting on October 11 to assist with Iraq's reconstruction brought pledges and suggestions on how to best help the country become energy self-sufficient along with developing its energy export sector. The first half of the meeting followed [...]
2008-10-22 12:05:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG IR IZ JO PGOV PREL RS SY TU
08ISTANBUL540IRANIAN AND AFGHAN REFUGEES IN TURKEY: A SNAPSHOT
[...] (C) Summary: We met October 8-10 with UNHCR, provincial, municipal, and police officials, an NGO, and Iranian Baha'i families in Van province in southeast Turkey, to look at conditions facing Iranian refugees. Van hosts between 1700 and 2100 registered refugees, mostly Iranian and Afghan. So [...]
2008-10-23 05:17:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PGOV PINS PREL IT TU
08ISTANBUL553PRIME MINISTER WELCOMES U.S. HELP ON ENERGY
[...] (C) Summary. On October 30, Department of Energy Acting Deputy Secretary Jeffrey Kupfer led a U.S. delegation to discuss Turkey's energy needs and its strategic role as a transit country with Prime Minister Erdogan. Following-up on the President's October 8 letter to the PM (reftel),Kupfer [...]
2008-10-31 18:18:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET IZ TU
08ISTANBUL557IRANIAN TOURISM: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LEVERAGE?
[...] (C) Summary: Iran is making a strong diplomatic push to promote tourism cooperation with Turkey and "friendly" organizations like the D8 and the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). Iran sees tourism and related investment as a way to ease its isolation and boost economic growth, and th [...]
2008-11-03 14:18:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINS ECON EINV CVIS SCUL SOCI TU IR
08ISTANBUL558AKP VICE CHAIR DISCUSSES TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY
[...] (SBU) Summary. In a recent discussion with diplomats and media representatives, Egemen Bagis, who is Turkish ruling AK Party (AKP) Vice Chairman in charge of Foreign Affairs, MP for Istanbul, and a confidant to Prime Minister Erdogan, praised the AKP's redirection of Turkey's foreign policies [...]
2008-11-04 08:55:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL EU SC TU
08ISTANBUL56TURKEY-IRAN BUSINESS COUNCIL SEEKS EXPANDED TRADE
[...] (C) Summary. Turkey-Iran Business Council Chairman Ali Osman Ulusoy on January 23 called for expanded commercial ties between Turkey and Iran, arguing such ties promote economic reform inside Iran. Last month he chaired a meeting in Istanbul with the President of the Iranian Chamber of Comm [...]
2008-02-01 08:01:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALECON PREL IR TU
08ISTANBUL560IRAN EXPERTS REACT TO US ELECTIONS WITH SURPRISE,
[...] (S) Summary: Our contacts in Turkey and in Iran who follow US-Iran relations closely, including think tank experts, correspondents, and businessmen, have expressed a range of reactions regarding the implications for US-Iran relations to the election of Barack Obama. Their views ran the gamu [...]
2008-11-05 13:01:00Consulate IstanbulSECRETPREL PGOV IR US TU
08ISTANBUL562STIFLING DIALOGUE - WEB SITE BLOCKS REACH 1,187
[...] Summary and Comment: Since November 2007, the Government of Turkey (GOT) has blocked 1,187 Web sites and received 14,503 public complaints. Lawyers and technology reporters argue that the contentious 2007 law regulating Internet content establishes an outdated and unwieldy regulatory framework [...]
2008-11-07 07:11:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM AA OSCE TU
08ISTANBUL576SUBJECT: MINISTER BABACAN SUPPORTS IRAQI GAS FOR
[...] (C) Summary. On Oct 30, a high-level, interagency delegation led by Department of Energy Acting Deputy Secretary Kupfer discussed Turkey's energy needs and the Southern Corridor with Foreign Minister Babacan. The delegation presented the same message to Babacan as the PM (ref a) namely an of [...]
2008-11-18 07:39:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET IZ TU
08ISTANBUL58EDITOR CITES IMPROVED US-TURKEY RELATIONS;
[...] (C) Summary and comment. Aksam daily newspaper editor-in-chief Serdar Turgut expressed optimism regarding improved U.S.-Turkish relations while lamenting a lack of press freedom in Turkey during a January 24 meeting with the Consul General. Turgut was particularly concerned for his country' [...]
2008-02-01 11:41:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IZ TU
08ISTANBUL589AFGHANISTAN'S ISTANBUL CG COMMENTS ON
[...] (C) Summary: Afghan CG in Istanbul Azzim Nasser-Zia said his biggest challenge is dealing with smuggled Afghan citizens. Some pay up to USD 10,000 to be smuggled from Afghanistan through Turkey to Europe; most are caught before entering the EU. Turkish police send up to 600 such Afghans a [...]
2008-11-21 13:22:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PINS PGOV PHUM TU IR AF
08ISTANBUL601IRAN/ETHNIC GROUPS: AN ETHNIC RIGHTS ACTIVIST
[...] (S) Summary: An Iranian-Azeri journalist told us November 29 that the June 2006 ethnic Azeri demonstrations against authorities in northwest Iran were "an awakening" for the Azeri ethnic movement and led the regime to conclude it was a threat to stability. He described a diffuse ethnic move [...]
2008-12-02 14:02:00Consulate IstanbulSECRETPREF PHUM PINS IR TU AZ
08ISTANBUL615REGIONAL ACTIVISTS STRATEGIZE ON BOLSTERING THE
[...] (C) Summary: Iranian, Azeri, and Turkish human rights experts participated in a "regional women's rights discussion" November 28-29 in Istanbul, co-hosted by Turkish and Azeri human rights NGOs. Focusing primarily on the beleaguered state of women's rights in Iran, the speakers highlighted t [...]
2008-12-17 10:11:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PINS IR TU AZ
08ISTANBUL62KURDISH PROFESSIONALS SUSPECT CHANGE IN U.S.
[...] (C) Summary and comment. Members of an association of Kurdish intellectuals recently discussed with us Turkish military operations in Northern Iraq, the state of the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) and the importance of democratization for defeating PKK terrorism. Group members l [...]
2008-02-05 05:56:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL IZ PGOV PHUM TU
08ISTANBUL77(C) INSIGHTS INTO IRAN'S PRESS TV FROM ITS
[...] (C/NOFORN) Summary: Iranian news channel Press TV's Istanbul correspondent, a UK national, told us that the editors in Tehran do not dictate reporting topics or editorial line, but have set some reporting redlines (e.g., no PJAK or gas cut-off stories, no scenes of Turks drinking alcohol). [...]
2008-02-12 05:36:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV IR TU
08ISTANBUL83Vast Oil and Gas Potential in the Black Sea Asserted by
[...] (SBU) The Black Sea holds sizable oil and natural gas resources according to the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) President and Chairman Mehmet Uysal. In a meeting on the margins of the Clean Energy Conference on January 29 with U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary Alan Hegb [...]
2008-02-14 08:19:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET TU
08ISTANBUL85THE D8 AND IRAN: EVEN WORSE THAN "BUSINESS AS
[...] (C) Summary: A tour d,horizon with the Secretary General of the "D8 Developing Countries" revealed an organization trying to find its niche in a crowded arena of multilateral economic organizations. The Secretary General has high hopes of using the D8 to foster "growth and developing across t [...]
2008-02-15 15:36:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD PINR ECON IR TU OIC
08ISTANBUL96UPDATE ON A TURKISH PROFESSOR'S PLANS TO OBSERVE
[...] (C/NOFORN) Summary: A Turkish professor plans to return to Iran on March 12 with five other election experts to quietly observe the March 14 Majles elections. He will portray the visit as a follow-up to past academic exchanges with Iranian counterparts, but once there he plans to divide his [...]
2008-02-23 07:46:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM TU IR
08ISTANBUL98TURKISH MEDIA FIGURES DISCUSS HEADSCARF, POLITICS,
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT. Conversations between Consul General and top media representatives in Istanbul in January and February ranged from discussing the headscarf debate to the status of major political parties and the U.S. image in Turkey. Concern about suspension of important reforms an [...]
2008-02-27 05:24:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON PREL PHUM PROP SOCI SCUL TU
08JAKARTA1066IAEA/IRAN REPORT -- PRESSING THE GOI
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Per Ref A, Mission has urged that the GOI take a robust posture regarding Iran's failure to cooperate with the investigation of Iranian nuclear facilities by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Our contact said the GOI is still studying the recent IAEA report. Missio [...]
2008-06-02 06:29:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPARM KNNP IAEA IR ID
08JAKARTA1142UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL -- INDONESIAN RESPONSE TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Mission has informed the GOI of the decision by the Government of the United States to disengage from participation in the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) due to the HRC's continued politicization and double standards. Indonesian interlocutors agreed that the HRC had problems but ex [...]
2008-06-11 07:59:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM ID
08JAKARTA1180IRAN -- INDONESIAN RESPONSE TO P5+1 PACKAGE
[...] (C) On June 17, poloff discussed reftel concerns with Fikry Cassidy, Deputy Director for International Security at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU). Poloff outlined the enhanced incentives provided in the P5 1 package and emphasized that the dual-track approach to gaining Iran's com [...]
2008-06-17 09:43:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPARM KNNP MNUC ID IR
08JAKARTA1260MAJOR MUSLIM GROUP SPONSORS CONFERENCE; MODERATE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Over a hundred prominent experts from 27 countries gathered to discuss the topic of "Addressing Facets of Violence: What can be Done?" at the Second World Peace Forum hosted by Muhammadiyah--Indonesia's second-largest Muslim organization with over 30 million members. The eve [...]
2008-06-27 08:42:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINS KIRF KISL ID
08JAKARTA1282IRANIAN PARTICIPATION IN DEFENSE-RELATED EVENTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a recent visit to Jakarta, Acting A/S for International Security and Nonproliferation McNerney reviewed points related to Iranian participation in defense-related events, including international defense expositions. McNerney urged Indonesia to work to exclude Iran from s [...]
2008-07-01 06:36:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PGOV ID IR
08JAKARTA1336AA/S MCNERNEY ADVANCES NONPROLIFERATION AGENDA IN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During a June 25-27 visit to Jakarta, AA/S McNerney discussed U.S. nonproliferation priorities with Indonesian counterparts. Discussions covered the Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT),including the recent NPT PrepCom meeting, the reduction of U.S. nuclear arsenals and U.S. initiativ [...]
2008-07-11 08:51:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM KNNP TRGY ID IR
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