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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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06MOSCOW9953RUSSIA NONCOMMITTAL ABOUT FIVE PLUS FIVE MEETING
[...] (SBU) After providing reftel talking points to the MFA earlier, we checked with MFA North America on September 8 to see whether FM Lavrov would attend a meeting of the Five Plus Five on the margins of the upcoming UN General Assembly meetings. We were told that no decision had been made abou [...]
2006-09-08 10:54:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KNNP MNUC PARM KN RS
06MOSCOW9955RUSSIA SUPPORTS RENEWAL OF APEC COUNTER TERRORISM
[...] (C) We delivered reftel demarche September 7 to MFA Asian Cooperation Department Deputy Director Valeriy Sorokin and MFA New Challenges and Threats Deputy Director Nikolay Kudashev. Sorokin and Kudashev endorsed extension of the Counter Terrorism Task Force (CTTF) mandate, underlining the i [...]
2006-09-08 11:16:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PTER APECO RS
06MOSUL11SHABEK NATIONAL ASSEMBLYMEMBER ASKS FOR MORE "VISIBLE" USG
[...] (C) PRT Leader and REO Poloff met with Shabek national assemblymember Dr. Haneen Al Qado in Mosul on February 8. Al Qado thanked the USG for ongoing assistance but said USG development projects in Ninewa need to be "more visible." Al Qado said he is working with other members of the national [...]
2006-02-10 18:24:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ PINT
06MOSUL23NINEWA: TAL AFAR SHEIKHS WANT MORE ASSISTANCE FROM USG ON
[...] (C) Recent U.S. press coverage has painted a positive picture of Tal Afar's security situation. But some locals see it otherwise. Sunni Arab tribal leaders are upset by what they claim are poor security conditions in Tal Afar. Local sheikhs threatened that Sunnis would leave the city if the [...]
2006-02-24 16:58:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR
06MOSUL24KURDISH VIEWS FROM NINEWA
[...] (C) PRT Mosul had lengthy discussions with three Kurdish leaders in late February: two top Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) officials and one from the rival Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). All were united in their support for continued American presence in Iraq, the difficulties Ja'afari [...]
2006-03-01 08:54:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR
06MOSUL28NINEWA: SINJAR YEZIDIS UNHAPPY WITH RULING KURDS
[...] (C) Spokesmen for the Yezidi Movement for Progress and Reform (YMPR) demand that influence by the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in Sinjar must end or "civil war" would begin. Waad Matto of YMPR claims the KDP has too much control over the police and lo [...]
2006-03-12 15:12:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR
06MOSUL30NINEWA: THE HERO OF TAL AFAR
[...] (C) Mayor of Tal Afar Najim Al Jubouri -- the hero of President Bush's March 20 speech in Cleveland -- is a rare leader in a country fraught with fear and uncertainty. His strong leadership, both as chief of police and mayor, helped clean up this city of a quarter-million people in northwest [...]
2006-03-22 14:52:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR
06MOSUL31KURDISH POWER PLAY IN MOSUL: PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT REQUESTS
[...] (C) Ninewa Provincial Government leaders called for the immediate transfer of security operations from Coalition Forces (CF) to Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). During a meeting with the PRT and MNF-N, Governor Duraid Kashmoula, Vice Governor Khasro Goran, and Provincial Council Chair Salem Haj I [...]
2006-03-23 09:09:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR
06MOSUL32NINEWA: SHABEK SHIA ON ASHURA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND
[...] (C) Minority Shabek Shia in Ninewa reported no major security incidents during the 40-day Anniversary of Ashura. Representatives of the Shabek Democratic Assembly (SDA) and Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution of Iraq (SCIRI) said the only regret they had was when Al Sadr supporters were hec [...]
2006-03-23 17:36:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR
06MOSUL37NINEWA RULE OF LAW ISSUES PART I: NINEWA CRIMINAL JUSTICE
[...] (C) In recent months we have heard criticism of the Iraqi criminal justice system in Ninewa. Even officers at the Provincial Joint Coordination Center (PJCC) say they are "tired" of seeing terrorists released by "cowardly judges" or "corrupt" military and police officials. Corruption and cow [...]
2006-03-30 14:31:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR KCRM
06MOSUL39NINEWA RULE OF LAW ISSUES PART I: NINEWA CRIMINAL JUSTICE
[...] (C) In recent months we have heard criticism of the Iraqi criminal justice system in Ninewa. Even officers at the Provincial Joint Coordination Center (PJCC) say they are "tired" of seeing terrorists released by "cowardly judges" or "corrupt" military and police officials. Corruption and cow [...]
2006-04-01 12:22:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR KCRM
06MOSUL43NINEWA: PROMINENT - AND SHADY - SUNNI SHEIKH ON SECURITY AND
[...] (C) With the advent of democracy in Iraq, Ninewa's tribal leaders in the Sunni Arab community fear losing their traditional influence. However, there are tribal leaders working behind the scenes who still hold sway over politics and business affairs, especially such persons with strong ties t [...]
2006-04-08 16:13:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR
06MOSUL46NINEWA: PUK NATIONAL ASSEMBLYMEMBER CONFIDENT IMPASSE OVER
[...] (C) PUK national assemblymember from Ninewa Abdelbari Al Zebari is an optimist. On a recent visit to Turkey with PUK colleagues for talks with members of the Turkish parliament, the delegation was told -- repeatedly -- that the Iraqis should "get accustomed" to the idea of working with the Tu [...]
2006-04-14 12:39:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR
06MOSUL52NINEWA PRT: MOSUL UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS INTERESTED IN WORKING
[...] (C) Dean of the University of Mosul Medical School, Dr. Nazar Qibi, says he is interested in working with PRT Ninewa on projects to benefit the people of the province, but is terrified that any association with the USG or Coalition Forces (CF) might lead to injury or death for himself and his [...]
2006-05-22 16:12:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR
06MOSUL53NINEWA PRT RULE OF LAW: NINEWA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
[...] (C) Rule of law is the foundation of an effective criminal justice system that empowers governments to provide security and stability. Using this concept, the PRT Rule of Law Team is working with local officials on the establishment of the Ninewa Criminal Justice Committee (NCJC). The NCJC a [...]
2006-05-25 12:20:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR KCRM
06MOSUL55NINEWA: SOURCES CITE SECTARIAN STRIFE IN TAL AFAR
[...] (C) Tal Afar is frequently cited in the western media and by USG officials as a good news story in Iraq. Recently, however, we have also heard reports of increased sectarian strife. Some sources say Sunni and Shia conflict in southern Iraq and Baghdad has influenced relations between the two [...]
2006-05-31 06:14:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR
06MUMBAI1292MULTIPLE TRAIN BOMBINGS KILL OVER 180 AT HEIGHT OF EVENING
[...] (U) Over 180 persons died and over 500 were injured in a series of nearly simultaneous bomb explosions on seven trains on July 11 in Mumbai. The bombings occurred in overflowing trains at the height of the city's evening rush hour. All official Americans and their family members are accounted [...]
2006-07-12 07:52:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KISL AEMR PGOV PREL IN
06MUMBAI1293MULTIPLE TRAIN BOMBINGS KILL OVER 180 AT HEIGHT OF EVENING
[...] (U) Over 180 persons died and over 500 were injured in a series of nearly simultaneous bomb explosions on seven trains on July 11 in Mumbai. The bombings occurred in overflowing trains at the height of the city's evening rush hour. All official Americans and their family members are accounted [...]
2006-07-12 08:30:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KISL AEMR PGOV PREL CASC IN
06MUMBAI1307MUMBAI REMAINS CALM AS POLICE DETAIN HUNDREDS IN CONNECTION
[...] (U) Nearly 48 hours after bombs exploded aboard seven trains traveling Mumbai's western commuter railway line, casualty figures continue to rise, varying between 200 and 186 depending on the source. The number injured has also increased to 772. There have been no reports of Amcit deaths or in [...]
2006-07-13 12:51:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KISL PGOV PREL ASEC CASC IN
06MUMBAI1375A $5-$6 BILLION "NUCLEAR PARK" FOR U.S. REACTORS IN INDIA?
[...] (C) The head of India's state-run nuclear power company told visiting Charge on July 21 that U.S. nuclear suppliers could get their own "nuclear park" of five to six reactors worth $5-$6 billion if the U.S./India civil nuclear agreement becomes reality. S.K. Jain, MD and Chairman of the Nuclea [...]
2006-07-26 08:08:00Consulate MumbaiCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM TSPL KNNP ETTC ENRG TRGY PGOV BEXP IN
06MUMBAI1602CEQ'S CONNAUGHTON ENCOURAGES MAHARASHTRA GOVERNMENT,
[...] (SBU) In a series of meetings on August 24 in Mumbai, CEQ Chairman James L. Connaughton encouraged Government of Maharashtra (GOM) officials and Indian business leaders to support the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP). He also briefed his interlocutors on the sta [...]
2006-08-29 08:04:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EFIN EINV PREL PGOV SENV SEXP EPET EMIN
06MUMBAI1803WILL FRANCE, RUSSIA REAP THE INITIAL COMMERCIAL BENEFITS OF
[...] (SBU) GE and Westinghouse fear that French and Russian companies may be the first to benefit from the commercial opportunities created by successful passage of the U.S./India civil nuclear initiative. The Nuclear Power Corp. of India (NPCIL) confirmed to us that the GOI has approved two new si [...]
2006-10-08 08:56:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PARM TSPL KNNP ETTC ENRG TRGY PGOV ECON
06MUMBAI2027CONSUL GENERAL MEETS GUJARAT CHIEF MINISTER MODI
[...] (C) Summary: Consul General met on November 16 with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the first such meeting since Modi's U.S. visa was revoked in 2005. Modi provided a glowing overview of his accomplishments in office, including better roads, universal access to electric power, greater ava [...]
2006-11-27 11:35:00Consulate MumbaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM CVIS KISL IN
06MUMBAI2068CIVIL NUCLEAR COOPERATION MUST NOT CONSTRAIN INDIA'S
[...] (SBU) Anil Kakodkar, chairman of India's Atomic Energy Commission, told Commerce Undersecretary Frank Lavin and U.S. nuclear industry leaders on December 2 that the planned U.S.-India civil nuclear initiative must not constrain India's planned three stage program that will establish a closed nu [...]
2006-12-14 07:29:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PARM TSPL KNNP ETTC ENRG TRGY PGOV ECON
06MUNICH114MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE OVERVIEW: MERKEL URGES
[...] (SBU) The February 3-5 42nd Munich Conference on Security Policy ("Wehrkunde") on "Restoring the Transatlantic Partnership," explored a wide-range of security policy topics, including the future of NATO, its relationship with the EU, Russia's relationship with Europe and NATO, and Foreign and [...]
2006-02-23 16:28:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM NATO IAEA NPT ENRG IR GM
06MUNICH558 EADS' EUROCOPTER -- WHAT AIRBUS WOULD LIKE TO BE
[...] (U) Eurocopter, enjoying rising market share, is particularly exuberant over the recent decision by the U.S. Army to purchase up to 352 UH-145 helicopters, the firm's first U.S. defense contract. Eurocopter officials said this would put greater pressure on colleagues at Eurocopter parent EADS [...]
2006-08-23 16:31:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAIR ETRD PGOV EINV PREL EUN FR GM
06MUSCAT10MEDIA REACTION: Ex-Syrian Leader's Comments, Economic
[...] The privately owned daily "Al-Watan" published an editorial on January 1 under the title "Behind Khadam's Separation": "The former Syrian vice president Abdul Halim Khadam's clashes with fellow Syrian leaders date to former president Hafiz al- Asad's time, but his disputes increased during B [...]
2006-01-04 08:50:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT1000BUILDING SUPPORT FOR GUATEMALA IN UN SECURITY
[...] (C) In a June 20 call on Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi, the Ambassador delivered reftel points, urging Oman's support for Guatemala's candidacy to the UN Security Council. Bin Alawi noted with a smile that Venezuelan President Chavez was in Tripoli during the Minist [...]
2006-06-20 14:43:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL
06MUSCAT1023MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI SECURITY; IRANIAN OIL; ARAB LEAGUE
[...] On June 26, all Omani papers carried prominent front-page coverage of the previous day's Palestinian attack on an Israeli checkpoint. English-language papers carried wire-service coverage, on which Arabic papers also drew, adding that Palestinian militants had "martyred" themselves. Iran cov [...]
2006-06-28 05:44:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT104OMAN ONLINE: BIN LADEN TAPE, FTA, DANISH CARTOONS
[...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]
2006-01-26 13:35:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT1054MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL'S GAZA INCURSION, U.S. SENATE
[...] Israel's Gaza incursion received front page coverage in both the English and Arabic-language press this week. Most Arabic articles were accompanied by photographs of bombed-out Palestinian government buildings, and scenes of distressed civilians. The U.S. Senate's ratification of the U.S.-Om [...]
2006-07-03 11:39:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1090MEDIA REACTION: GAZA, IRAQI NATIONAL RECONCILIATION
[...] Israel's Gaza incursion continued to receive strongly negative coverage in the local press. In a July 7 front-page article, privately owned Arabic-language daily "Al-Watan" (circulation 42,000) reported that Israel had used unspecified "internationally-banned weapons." Arabic papers front-pag [...]
2006-07-11 07:15:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT112EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/28/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 28 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the [...]
2006-01-29 10:58:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT1122MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL-LEBANESE CONFLICT; OMANI LABOR
[...] SUMMARY: Omani press decries "Israeli aggression." Private "Al-Watan" daily laments "Arab silence." The state-owned "Oman" deems Hezbollah to be conducting "legitimate resistance." In online discussion, participants applaud Oman's new labor law, even if "American pressure" is behind it, and [...]
2006-07-17 12:11:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1151MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON; DANGER OF REGIONAL
[...] SUMMARY: "Lebanon is burning, and the whole world is standing still watching," according to government-owned daily "Oman," which also calls for a ceasefire to stop "Zionist aggression." A columnist for "Oman" condemns Arab governments for "acting against the will of their citizens." Privatel [...]
2006-07-24 13:04:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1173TFLE01: QANA STRIKE FUELS CRITICAL PRESS COVERAGE
[...] The Israeli air strikes on the Lebanese village of Qana drew overwhelmingly virulent and critical front-page press coverage from each of Oman's daily newspapers. Amidst headlines reading "Bloodbath in Lebanon" and "Global Outrage over Israeli Carnage," the dailies concentrated on civilian ca [...]
2006-07-31 12:47:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KMDR KPAO MU
06MUSCAT1181MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON
[...] SUMMARY: Government-owned daily "Oman" expresses hope that the Rome conference may end Israel/Hezbollah combat; privately owned "Al-Watan" sees the Palestinians as victims of Israeli and "superpower" interests; "Oman" predicts retaliation for the Qana bombing; a columnist for "Oman" compares [...]
2006-08-01 11:24:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1183TFLE01: OMAN CONDEMNS ISRAELI ACTIONS, CALLS FOR
[...] (U) On July 31, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning Israel's airstrikes in Qana, characterizing the actions as a "massacre." Extending its "heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families of victims of ongoing military actions," the statement further cond [...]
2006-08-01 13:17:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KMDR KPAO MU
06MUSCAT1198MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON, THE UN, AND THE ARAB LEAGUE
[...] SUMMARY: Government-owned "Oman" newspaper says UN ceasefire efforts in Lebanon are insufficient and sees the "Seven-Point Plan" as an opportunity for Arab unity; privately owned "Al- Watan" calls the US-French ceasefire plan a mere diplomatic maneuver and a reward for Israeli "aggression." [...]
2006-08-07 13:54:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT120OMAN SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION:
[...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried a January 25 editorial under the headline "Palestinian Elections Consolidate Democracy": "Today the Palestinian legislative elections start in the midst of extensive Israeli efforts to block those elections. Palestinian efforts to organize ele [...]
2006-01-30 11:41:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT1204HIGHER EDUCATION: MINISTER SEEKS MORE U.S. TIES
[...] The Ambassador called on the Minister of Higher Education to discuss the Embassy's work in higher education, in promoting U.S. education, and in helping facilitate ties between U.S. and Omani institutions. In return, the Minister was forthright in asking for more cooperation and additional pr [...]
2006-08-08 11:22:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPAO OEXC SCUL PREL KMPI MU
06MUSCAT1223OMAN FTA: MINISTER COMMITTED TO JAN
[...] (U) Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbul bin Ali Sultan expressed to the Ambassador his commitment to ensuring that necessary regulations are in place for the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement to take effect on January 1, 2007. He also expressed his government's interest in promoting the FTA th [...]
2006-08-14 13:31:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON BEXP KIPR PREL MU
06MUSCAT125OMAN ONLINE: HAMAS VICTORY, AMERICANS INSULTING ISLAM,
[...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]
2006-01-31 09:04:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT1277MEDIA REACTION: UNSCR 1701, AMNESTY LEBANON REPORT, IRAN,
[...] SUMMARY: Government-owned, Arabic-language daily "Oman" worries about renewed conflict in southern Lebanon, lauds Iran's "positive" response on its nuclear capabilities, and reprints excerpts of Seymour Hersh's "New Yorker" article alleging Israeli-U.S. collusion over the conflict in Lebanon. [...]
2006-08-28 13:14:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT129OMAN UP ON IPR
[...] (U) On January 23, Yahya bin Issa al-Riyami, Oman's newly appointed FTA point-person on IPR issues, reiterated the Sultanate's long-standing interest in protecting intellectual property rights. He reported that an inter-ministerial committee has been effective in combating software and media [...]
2006-01-31 13:29:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD KIPR EIND KMPI MU
06MUSCAT1299SCENESETTER: VISIT OF COMMERCE DAS HOLLY VINEYARD
[...] (U) Greetings and welcome to the Sultanate of Oman. My team and I look forward to your arrival on September 16 to promote the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement. In addition to your attendance at a reception for labor and customs officials, we are seeking meetings with the Minister of Commerce a [...]
2006-09-04 05:20:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ECON ETRD EAIR EIND PGOV PREL OTRA MU
06MUSCAT1310MEDIA REACTION: VIOLENCE IN IRAQ, UNSCR 1706, ANNAN'S
[...] On September 3, government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" (circulation 38,000) carried an editorial, "Control of Violence in Iraq, the Responsibility of all Parties:" "Despite all the loud cries that warned against the continuation of the slaughter and assassinations in Iraq and the severe blood [...]
2006-09-04 13:03:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1345MEDIA REACTION: SEPTEMBER 11 FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, ARAB LEAGUE
[...] SUMMARY: Omani press gave wide (and surprisingly acerbic) coverage to the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Columnists in government-owned "Oman" suggested that 9/11 was an Israeli conspiracy and that the post-9/11 U.S. "adventure" has made the world less secure. After the recen [...]
2006-09-12 13:45:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1370MEDIA REACTION: ANTI-TERROR EFFORTS, PALESTINIAN
[...] SUMMARY: Omani dailies cover the Ambassador's presentation of credentials, look positively at the International Religious Freedom Report, and accord major coverage to the unfolding controversy regarding the Pope's comments on Islam. State daily "Oman" stresses the importance of mutual unders [...]
2006-09-18 12:58:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1394MEDIA REACTION: PROSPECTS FOR PEACE, ARAB REFORM, OMAN'S UN
[...] SUMMARY: Arabic daily "Al-Watan" says an "honest effort" is needed to achieve Middle East peace. State Arabic daily "Oman" calls for "gradual reforms" in the Arab world to stem regional strife. "Oman" also reports Foreign Minister Bin Alawi's UN speech, and notes Western "collusion" with Is [...]
2006-09-25 13:38:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1422MEDIA REACTION: PALESTINIAN GOVERNANCE, U.S.-OMAN FTA, IRAQ
[...] SUMMARY: English daily "Oman" laments Palestinian infighting, lauds the "vital role" of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA),criticizes America's "failure" to ensure security in Iraq, and says Arab-Israeli peace must precede regional peace. Arabic daily "Al-Watan" chides Israel for its [...]
2006-10-02 13:12:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1423TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING: OMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-02 13:45:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PREL MU
06MUSCAT1451MEDIA REACTION: SECRETARY'S MIDDLE EAST VISIT, NORTH KOREAN
[...] SUMMARY: "Oman" columnist alleges that one aim of Secretary Rice's visit is to divide the Middle East into Arab versus Persian, Sunni versus Shia; "Al-Watan" notes that North Korea's nuclear test coincides with the West's "carrot and stick" policy towards Iran. A columnist in "Al-Watan" call [...]
2006-10-09 12:39:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT146EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/04/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 4 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the [...]
2006-02-06 07:58:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT1482MEDIA REACTION: SECRETARY'S MIDEAST TOUR, DPRK NUCLEAR
[...] SUMMARY: "Oman" expresses skepticism about Secretary's latest Middle East tour, supports dialogue with Pyongyang, and claims that the Greater Middle East Initiative aims to weaken Arab culture. "Al-Watan" says the West's "double standards" are responsible for North Korea's nuclear program, an [...]
2006-10-16 11:44:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT150JUSTICE MINISTER WELCOMES ABA LEGAL TRAINING
[...] In a January 30 meeting with a visiting delegation from the American Bar Association (ABA),the Minister of Justice provided enthusiastic feedback re a proposed MEPI-funded training program. He recounted the Ministry's plans to develop a judicial training institute, and solicited Embassy and [...]
2006-02-06 12:02:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KMPI KJUS OEXC SCUL MU
06MUSCAT1507MEDIA REACTION: SECRETARY'S MIDDLE EAST TOUR, CHALLENGES
[...] SUMMARY: Youth-oriented "Al-Shabiba" calls Secretary Rice's Middle East tour "nothing new." Privately owned "Al-Watan" writes about political challenges facing Iraq, Lebanon and Palestine, and claims the Taliban is resurgent in Afghanistan. Government-owned "Oman" says Japan's North Korea p [...]
2006-10-22 09:58:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT152MEDIA REACTION: WEST'S HAMAS POLICY, AND AMERICAN UUSE
[...] On January 31, tThe privately owned Arabic daily newspaper "al- Watan" published on January 31 an editorial under the headline, "Why the Palestinians are Paying for the Mistakes of Others:": "The EU and the United States are punishing the Palestinians for electing their own representatives... [...]
2006-02-06 13:42:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT1535MEDIA REACTION: FERNANDEZ COMMENTS, DPRK NUCLEAR PROGRAM,
[...] SUMMARY: Alberto Fernandez's Al-Jazeera remarks received extensive coverage in local press; government-owned "Oman Daily Observer" ran positive pictures of U.S. soldiers and Iraqi children; private daily "Al-Shabiba" criticized the "double standards" of U.S. policy on Israeli and North Korea [...]
2006-10-31 12:57:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1561MEDIA REACTION: SADDAM VERDICT, IRAQ VIOLENCE, PALESTINIAN
[...] SUMMARY: Government-owned "Oman" says Iraqis can curb violence if they cooperate against it; Youth-oriented, privately owned "Al-Shabiba" believes the "civil war" atmosphere in Palestine makes Hamas and Fatah cooperation unlikely and says that U.S. failure to heed Afghanistan's history lessons [...]
2006-11-06 10:31:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1576MUSCAT RESPONSE TO EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK;
[...] (SBU) Per ref A, Econoff attempted to conduct a pre-license check on the College of Higher Technology, Ministry of Manpower. Econoff was unable to contact the Director General of Technology and Education at the Ministry of Manpower on three separate attempts (August 26, August 27, and Septemb [...]
2006-11-12 06:26:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC MU
06MUSCAT1587MEDIA REACTION: TRAFICKING IN PERSONS, ISRAEL CRIMES
[...] SUMMARY: Government-owned daily "Oman" condemned the latest Israeli assault against Palestinians and called for a strong action by the Security Council to deter Israel. Private daily "Al-Watan" believes that, condemnation or no condemnation, injustices against the Palestinians will continue. P [...]
2006-11-14 12:50:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1614MEDIA REACTION: NATIONAL DAY IN OMAN, AL JAZEERA
[...] SUMMARY: Omani media focus this week was squarely - and nearly exclusively - on coverage revolving around the celebration of the country's national day (the Sultan's birthday). The very little press attention to other matters displayed mingled pride and concern over the startup of Al Jazeera [...]
2006-11-20 13:01:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT162MFA ARAB CHIEF ON IRAN, PALESTINE, SYRIA
[...] (C) In a February 5 meeting with Pol/Econ Chief, MFA Arab Affairs Chief Ambassador Ahmed al-Harthy expressed deep misgivings about the IAEA's decision to report Iran to the UN Security Council, fearing the move pushes a diplomatic solution further out of reach. He said recent Oman-Iran discus [...]
2006-02-08 08:44:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID KPAL PARM KNNP PINR XF MU
06MUSCAT1646SCENESETTER: VISIT OF AUSTR FOR EUROPE AND THE
[...] (U) Greetings and welcome to Oman. My team and I look forward to your arrival on December 4 to promote the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement. In addition to your participation as the keynote speaker and panel participant in the December 6 U.S.-Oman FTA Awareness Conference, we have confirmed me [...]
2006-12-02 14:50:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ECON ETRD EAIR EIND PGOV PREL OTRA MU
06MUSCAT1680MEDIA REACTION: BAKER-HAMILTON REPORT, GCC SUMMIT
[...] SUMMARY: Private daily "Al-Watan" hails the "positive" recommendations of the Baker-Hamilton report and criticizes the Israeli response to it. State-owned "Oman" says that this year's GCC summit should focus on solving domestic problems in Arab Gulf states. END SUMMARY. -------- COVERAGE [...]
2006-12-12 12:50:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT170 AMERICAN FILMS SHOWCASED IN ARAB CULTURAL CAPITAL
[...] Summary: This year's Muscat Film Festival, January 21- 28, was held in conjunction with the month-long Muscat Festival to showcase Muscat as this year's Arab Cultural Capital. Taken together, these events provided an ideal platform for the Embassy to reach a substantial Omani audience numbe [...]
2006-02-08 14:42:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OEXC IZ MU
06MUSCAT1703MEDIA REACTION: BAKER-HAMILTON REPORT, ISRAELI NUCLEAR
[...] SUMMARY: Government-owned "Oman" hopes that implementing the Baker-Hamilton report can "save" Iraqis; privately owned "Al-Watan" calls on the U.S. and Europe to shoulder their "responsibilities" towards Israel's nuclear program; a surprisingly outspoken editorial in "Al-Watan" calls the Omani [...]
2006-12-18 13:02:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT191EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/11/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 11 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy' [...]
2006-02-12 14:16:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT219OMAN ONLINE: HEALTH CARE, A DISMISSAL, AND DENMARK
[...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]
2006-02-15 14:03:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT222QUELLING VIOLENT REACTIONS TO OFFENSIVE CARTOONS:
[...] (SBU) The Embassy delivered ref A demarche February 14 thanking the Omani government for its role in helping to calm public reactions to the offensive Danish cartoons and urging continued efforts to promote peaceful dialogue. To date, there have been no acts of violence stemming from the carto [...]
2006-02-15 15:16:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KISL KPAO PGOV XF MU
06MUSCAT234EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/19/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 19 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the [...]
2006-02-19 13:56:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT235REACTIONS TO UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR'S REPORT,
[...] (SBU) In a February 18 call on MFA Chief of International Organizations Ambassador Talib bin Miran al-Raisi, P/E Chief took the opportunity to register USG objections to the UN Special Rapporteur's Report on detainee conditions in Guantanamo Bay (ref A),as well as to use talking points (refs [...]
2006-02-19 14:02:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM ASEC KPAO IZ MU
06MUSCAT25OMAN ONLINE: STUDENTS HARASSED; SORRY TO SHAYKHA;
[...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]
2006-01-04 13:49:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT257MEDIA REACTION: SECTARIAN DANGERS IN LEBANON, LATEST ABU
[...] Government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on February 17 under the title "Lebanon: Caution Is the Lesson from Past Conflict": "Political conflict and the resort to media statements by various powers is not in the best interest of the Lebanese, and on the contrary leads t [...]
2006-02-21 14:53:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT262EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/22/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 22 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's [...]
2006-02-22 11:54:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT270EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/25/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 25 to assess the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the [...]
2006-02-25 14:50:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT277OMAN: A SIX-CORNERED SULTANATE
[...] The Ambassador, along with officials from the Ministry of Manpower and Muscat's Higher College of Technology, opened Oman's sixth American Corner on February 21, 2006, an event that generated excellent press coverage. The College's Dean used the event to announce his short-term goal of incre [...]
2006-02-26 13:16:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC SCUL MU
06MUSCAT288OMAN ONLINE: SECTARIAN STRIFE, MAHATHIR INTERVIEW
[...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]
2006-03-01 13:18:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT297MFA CLARIFIES RELIGION NOTE, SAYS NOT DIRECTED AT
[...] (SBU) Reportedly in reaction to diplomatic missions that had rented space for unsanctioned religious worship, the Foreign Ministry issued a broadly worded circular on February 18 reiterating standing regulations governing non-Muslim places of worship. MFA clarified points of concern to the Em [...]
2006-03-01 15:20:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM CASC KIRF MU
06MUSCAT317EMBASSY MUSCAT - 03/04/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 4 to assess the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's al [...]
2006-03-05 15:30:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT345MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, ISRAEL, AND FTA
[...] Government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on March 3 under the title "What's Happening in Iraq?": "Military operations in Iraq have created a security vacuum and contributed to the escalation of sectarian conflicts that have not existed for hundreds of years. Iraqi society [...]
2006-03-08 13:51:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT346EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/08/2006
[...] (SBU) The DCM chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 8 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already hei [...]
2006-03-08 14:25:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT357EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/11/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 11 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's a [...]
2006-03-12 08:53:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT382EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/15/2006
[...] (SBU) The DCM chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 15 to assess the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend, and in light of recent unsubstantiated threat reporting (references A and B). Noting no substantive changes in the local security env [...]
2006-03-15 14:57:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT389OMAN ONLINE: HUMAN RIGHTS, FOLEY KILLERS, AND PRISON
[...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While neither totally free nor wholly reflectiv [...]
2006-03-15 15:50:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT408EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/18/2006
[...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 18 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's alread [...]
2006-03-18 13:07:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT430MEDIA REACTION: JERICHO PRISON RAID, HAMAS, DARFUR
[...] The privately owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" penned an editorial on March 15 entitled "Saadat Is the Real Winner": "The comic Israeli operation at Jericho prison raises questions about what sort of mentality Israel is using to handle the Palestinian dossier. The scenes of Israelis [...]
2006-03-21 05:21:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT445FTA AWARENESS LACKING
[...] Meetings with Omani Ministry of Commerce officials reveal that Oman does not yet have an FTA awareness campaign in place. Examples of how other FTA partners promoted their agreements, as well as BFIF assistance, would aid in promotion efforts. End Summary. ---------------------- CAMPAIGN [...]
2006-03-22 12:21:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON ETRD PREL MU
06MUSCAT471EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/25/2006
[...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 25 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel A),and agreed that the Emba [...]
2006-03-26 04:05:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT483MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, PALESTINIAN UNITY, AND ISRAELI
[...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on March 22 under the headline "Three Years of Bloodshed in Iraq": "Certainly the coalition forces that invaded Iraq did not anticipate the length of their stay there, having based their miscalculations on false assumptions. A [...]
2006-03-28 14:33:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT484CONDITIONS, NOT BAN, ON U.S. BEEF IMPORTS
[...] (U) On March 27, POLE Chief and Econoff delivered reftel A points to Ministry of Commerce and Industry Economic Advisor Said al-Riyami, who appeared unaware that the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries had ceased issuing permits for U.S. beef imports. Al-Riyami contacted the Ministry of Agr [...]
2006-03-28 15:26:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON EAGR ETRD USDA USTR MU
06MUSCAT50MEDIA REACTION: AMERICAN PRESSURE ON IRAN, ARAB MEDIA AS
[...] The government-owned daily "Oman" published an editorial on January 8th under the title "Nuclear Weapons and Attacks Against Iran": "American threats from Secretary of State Rice to refer the Iranian nuclear file to the [U.N.] Security Council come in the framework of the unnecessary Americ [...]
2006-01-08 13:46:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT501EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/01/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 1 to review the Embassy's overall security posture. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already heightened se [...]
2006-04-01 14:34:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT518NEW HERITAGE UNDERSECRETARY BRINGS PASSION, NEW IDEAS
[...] Summary: Oman's newly appointed Undersecretary for Heritage at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture is a dynamic, American- educated leader with a strong entrepreneurial bent and a refreshingly informal approach. His eagerness to promote change - especially by integrating international-standa [...]
2006-04-04 04:00:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDMU NOTAG
06MUSCAT554BIN ALAWI CONVOKES U.S., EU AMBASSADORS TO REVIEW MESHAAL VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: The Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs delivered a three-point message to visiting Hamas Political Chief Khalid Meshaal on April 3-4: Hamas must concentrate on building a viable and stable Palestinian state; must join the PLO and (implicitly) submit to previous PLO agreemen [...]
2006-04-05 14:15:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALMU NOTAG
06MUSCAT590IRAN: FM SHARES NUCLEAR CONCERNS, QUESTIONS U.S.
[...] (C) In his April 9 meeting with U/S Joseph, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi argued that rather than getting sucked into divisive debates about Iran's WMD capability a la Iraq, the U.S. needs to change the tack that has led to other recent conflicts and instead seek com [...]
2006-04-11 15:05:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL MNUC IR MU
06MUSCAT60MEDIA REACTION: DEALING WITH IRAN, BERNARD'S BIAS, AND
[...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on January 15 under the title "The Iranian Nuclear File": "Escalating statements between Iranian and Western officials are not serving the goals of peace and security in a region that needs no additional problems. The Iranian [...]
2006-01-16 11:14:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT611MEDIA REACTION: THE QUARTET AND THE UN, IRANIAN NUCLEAR
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-17 11:54:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT639EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/19/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 19 to assess the Embassy's overall security posture. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already heightened s [...]
2006-04-19 14:02:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT667MEDIA REACTION: SUPPORTING PALESTINE; DEMOCRACY AND HAMAS; THE AMERICAN EMPIRE; BIN LADEN AND DAHAB
[...] Privately owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" (circulation 42,000) published an editorial April 21 under the headline "The Sultanate and the Commitment to Supporting the Palestinian Issue": "The Sultanate tirelessly dedicates itself to reaffirming its support for Arab and Islamic issues, chief amon [...]
2006-04-26 12:31:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDMU NOTAG
06MUSCAT668EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/26/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 26 to assess the Embassy's overall security posture. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already heightened s [...]
2006-04-26 13:03:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KCRM MU EAC
06MUSCAT686MEDIA REACTION: DIPLOMACY AND IRAN, DAHAB POLITICAL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-01 12:50:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT73EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/21/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 21 to review the Embassy's security posture following a January 16-20 holiday closure. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and a [...]
2006-01-23 04:18:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT739MEDIA REACTION: GCC AND IRAN, DARFUR, ARAB REFORM, AND
[...] The privately owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" (circulation 42,000) published an editorial on May 8 on "The GCC Countries and the Dangers of Nuclear Weapons": "During the GCC summit in Bahrain, the leaders demanded that Iran act responsibly towards its Gulf and Arab neighbors, as well as the i [...]
2006-05-10 11:04:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT853OMAN SEEKS ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING FOR HIGH-PROFILE SHIP
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 6. 2. SUMMARY: Building on the success of Oman's participation in the 2005 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Sultanate plans to raise its profile in the U.S. by sending a tall ship to at least three East Coast ports in July 2007. The visit [...]
2006-05-31 10:23:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL OVIP SCUL KPAO OEXC MU
06MUSCAT857MEDIA REACTION: LONDON IRAN DISCUSSIONS, PRE-EMPTIVE
[...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" (circulation 38,000) carried an editorial on May 24 entitled "London Meetings and the Iranian Nuclear Dossier": "The London meeting, which includes intensive talks with multiple parties, has the potential to forge a unified stance regarding the Irania [...]
2006-05-31 11:09:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT868OMAN'S FM REPORTS INITIAL IRANIAN RESPONSE TO USG
[...] (C) Omani FM Yusuf bin Alawi personally contacted Iranian Security Council Secretary Larijani and FM Mottaki in the hours following announcement of the USG initiative toward Iran. While Mottaki was tight-lipped, Larijani offered a negative reaction to the U.S. announcement, saying that it ign [...]
2006-06-01 08:33:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL MNUC OPRC IR MU
06MUSCAT879OMAN QUESTIONS NEVADA TEST EXPLOSION
[...] (SBU) In a June 4 meeting requested by MFA Disarmament Affairs officer Abdullah al-Riyami, Pol/Econ Chief addressed a number of Omani concerns regarding the high explosives test previously scheduled to take place in Nevada on June 6 known as "Divine Strake" (ref A). Al-Riyami specifically inqu [...]
2006-06-05 04:31:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL KTBT KTIA PINR MU
06MUSCAT896LOFTY AIRLINE PLANS REMAIN INTACT
[...] (SBU) Heady expansion plans for both Gulf Air and Oman Air remain on track. While it is still unclear if the Omani market, and Muscat's undersized airport, can support such lofty ambitions, the commitment of both airlines to Oman appears firm. End Summary. ---------------------- Gulf Air [...]
2006-06-05 13:47:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR BEXP ECON PREL MU
06MUSCAT910MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-IRAN INITIATIVES, THE LESSONS OF
[...] State papers voiced strong support for proposed U.S.-Iran dialogue, along with concern about the possibility of military escalation. Private daily Al-Watan accuses the U.S. of insincerity for promising to hold U.S. troops accountable for alleged Iraqi massacres while failing to impose harsh s [...]
2006-06-07 10:59:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT942SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: DEATH OF ABU MUSAB AL ZARQAWI
[...] On June 9, all English and Arabic-language press carried front-page agency reports on the death of Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi, along with the postmortem photograph. Government-owned, Arabic- language "Oman" (circ. 38,000) headlined "Rejoicing in the United States, Europe, and Israel over Zarqawi's [...]
2006-06-11 12:05:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDMU NOTAG
06MUSCAT955MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL'S TARGETED ASSASSINATIONS,
[...] SUMMARY: Daily newspaper "Oman" condemns Israel's targeted assassinations and questions U.S. motives for humanitarian intervention, "Al-Watan" supports Palestinian "self defense." Gadfly columnist Essa al-Zedjali of "The Times" calls democracy a guise for U.S. interests. Limited coverage of [...]
2006-06-12 13:42:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT97MEDIA REACTION: BARRIERS TO A HAMAS GOVERNMENT, BIAS
[...] The privately owned Arabic daily newspaper "al-Watan" published a January 17 editorial entitled, "What Comes after Courtesies?": "As a diplomatic courtesy, during his visit to Ramallah, Spain's foreign minister Miguel Angel Moratinos expressed his respect for Palestinian democracy and candid [...]
2006-01-26 10:09:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT982MINISTER OF AWQAF APPRECIATES OUTREACH, SEEKS
[...] (U) Oman's Minister of Awqaf expressed his appreciation for recent U.S. military outreach efforts involving an exchange of visits. He noted that such cultural dialogue benefits both countries and advances mutual goals of promoting tolerance. In the context of Muscat as "Cultural Capital of t [...]
2006-06-18 12:43:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KISL SOCI MASS KIRF SCUL MU
06MUSCAT991MEDIA REACTION: NUCLEAR POLLUTION IN THE GULF, IRAQ
[...] SUMMARY: Government-owned daily "Oman" worries about nuclear pollution in the Gulf and supports Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki's reconciliation initiative. "Al-Watan" is skeptical about prospects for an international investigation into the alleged Israeli shelling of a Gaza beach. Online discu [...]
2006-06-19 13:01:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT993TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION MINISTER SETS SIGHTS
[...] (U) Contains business proprietary information - please protect. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) The Ambassador called upon the Transport and Communications Minister to review recent developments in the sectors and to advocate for Gulf Air's purchase of Boeing aircraft (ref A). The Mi [...]
2006-06-20 05:39:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON BEXP EAIR ECPS ELTN MU
06NAHA103OKINAWAN EXCEPTIONALISM: THE CHINA THREAT OR LACK THEREOF
[...] (C) Summary: Despite China's rapidly expanding economic and military activities, including in waters near Okinawa, Okinawans claim they do not share America's or Japan's sense of threat from China. While many mainland Japanese officials and influentials say they recognize China as a potent [...]
2006-04-26 01:20:00Consulate NahaCONFIDENTIALMARR PINS JA CH TW
06NAHA213LDP SEEKING SILVER LINING IN PENDING GUBERNATORIAL RACE
[...] (C) Summary: Conservative, pro-US/Japan alliance Okinawans selected the capable but not particularly popular Hirokazu NAKAIMA as their candidate for the November prefectural governor's election, then hoped the anti-alliance reformists would run two or more candidates and split the opposition [...]
2006-09-25 09:01:00Consulate NahaCONFIDENTIALMARR PINS JA
06NAHA227SURVEY OF PAST OKINAWAN POLLS SHOWS INCREASING ACCEPTANCE
[...] (C) Summary. In the upcoming November 19 gubernatorial election, the reformist camp, led by candidate Keiko ITOKAZU,has made opposing the relocation of Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS) Futenma within Okinawa and pushing for withdrawal of US bases from the prefecture its primary focus for the elec [...]
2006-10-16 08:40:00Consulate NahaCONFIDENTIALJA PREL MARR
06NAHA229OKINAWA GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES ANNOUNCE PLATFORMS,
[...] (C) Summary: Recently both Okinawa gubernatorial candidates have announced their policy platforms, which are long on aspirations and short on details. Reformist candidate Keiko ITOKAZU declared her top issue to be opposing the relocation within Okinawa of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futen [...]
2006-10-18 08:41:00Consulate NahaCONFIDENTIALJA PREL MARR
06NAHA241OKINAWA GOVERNOR'S RACE VERY CLOSE, BUT WINDS SHIFTING TO
[...] (C) With just three days left until the November 19 Okinawa gubernatorial election, all the media in Okinawa and both campaign camps still say they see the race as too close to call. Nevertheless, we are willing to go out on a limb and predict a narrow victory by the conservative candidate Hir [...]
2006-11-16 12:04:00Consulate NahaCONFIDENTIALJA PREL MARR
06NAHA243CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE NAKAIMA WIN OKINAWA GOVERNOR'S RACE
[...] (C) Summary. On November 19, Okinawan voters elected conservative candidate Hirokazu NAKAIMA over reformist, anti-base candidate Keiko ITOKAZU as their new governor by a margin of 5.6 points. Nakaima's victory showed the Okinawan electorate rejected Itokazu's focus on the elimination of Marine [...]
2006-11-20 07:55:00Consulate NahaCONFIDENTIALJA PREL MARR
06NAHA253HOW THE LDP MACHINE USED PRE-ELECTION DAY VOTING TO WIN THE
[...] (C) Summary. In the November 19 Okinawan Gubernatorial election, conservative Governor Hirokazu NAKAIMA beat his rival candidate reformist Keiko ITOKAZU by over 37,000 votes (347,303 votes to 309,985),in an election that the press was reporting as too close to call right up to election day. E [...]
2006-12-20 08:49:00Consulate NahaCONFIDENTIALJA MARR PREL
06NAHA66OKINAWA'S ECONOMY: A SLOW TRANSITION
[...] Summary: Okinawa's economy has several contradictions. Since 1972, this island economy has been growing two times faster than the rest of Japan, yet wages remain 70% of the mainland average. Jobs are being created, yet unemployment remains stubbornly high. The classic Japanese export-based [...]
2006-03-17 01:15:00Consulate NahaUNCLASSIFIEDJA MARR PREL
06NAIROBI1059 THIRD ANNUAL AFRICAN FINE COFFEE CONFERENCE
[...] USAID/REDSO through the Regional Agricultural Trade Expansion Support (RATES) program, supported the Eastern African Fine Coffees Association (EAFCA) to once again successfully implement and host the Third African Fine Coffee Conference and Exhibition, known by many as the World?s WILDEST Coff [...]
2006-03-08 09:24:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON ETRD KE PGOV SENV
06NAIROBI1075COUNTER-TERRORISM LEGISLATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS:
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) held an East African regional hearing February 27-28 on implementation of counter-terrorism (CT) legislation and its compatibility with international human rights laws. The ICJ,s ultimate goal is to make recommendations on finding the [...]
2006-03-08 12:21:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PTER PGOV PINS PREL KE
06NAIROBI1393KENYA AGREES TO TEMPORARY DETENTION OF SOMALI
[...] (SBU) Juliet Gicheru, Acting Head of the Legal Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),confirmed to poloff March 29 that Kenya consents to both the immediate transfer of Somali pirate suspects in Kenya and temporary detention of those suspects identified for repatriation to Somalia. Post [...]
2006-03-29 14:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MAAR PHSA SO KE
06NAIROBI145LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL MAKES SPLASH IN KENYA
[...] Living Water International, the Texas-based Christian NGO that specializes in bringing clean water to rural communities in developing countries, scored a signal success in Kenya January 10 when President Kibaki and cabinet ministers spent more than 8 hours with the group inaugurating two new w [...]
2006-01-12 11:42:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM SENV EAID OREP KE
06NAIROBI1560UP IN SMOKE: KENYA'S HISTORIC COCAINE HAUL FINALLY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Fifteen months after its initial seizure, Kenya's record haul of cocaine was successfully destroyed under joint Kenyan and international supervision on March 31. Despite repeated and unsupported allegations that it had been tampered with, preliminary verification and testing in [...]
2006-04-10 09:18:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR PREL PINR KCRM PGOV ASEC KE UN CO
06NAIROBI157FOREIGN MINISTER TUJU COMMITS ON ISSUES OF U.S.
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign Minister Tuju told Ambassador January 11 that Kenya will now proceed, in coordination with the U.S. and UK governments, with the prompt establishment of the long-stalled Joint Terrorism Task Force. Given the government's multiple and unfulfilled previous pledges, Tuju set [...]
2006-01-12 13:01:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER SNAR EAID ASEC MASS KCOR KE
06NAIROBI1650SOMALIS IN KENYA: ABANDONED KIDS, IMPOSTORS, AND
[...] (U) Summary: Post has seen great activity since Ref A among naturalized Somalis and Somali nationals in Kenya. A rash of Somali Amcit, LPR, and asylee children have contacted post with stories of abandonment by Somali family members after trips to Kenya or Somalia. Post has also noted sever [...]
2006-04-13 14:39:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM KE
06NAIROBI1761COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
[...] Country clearance is hereby granted for the visit of AA/AFR/EA Lloyd Pierson from o/a April 30 to o/a May 3, 2006. The purpose of the visit is to visit USAID Staff and Programs. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. Per reftel [...]
2006-04-25 14:10:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKE
06NAIROBI1789 COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR WEIS SHERDEL
[...] USAID/REDSO grants country clearance for the visit of Weis Sherdel from June 18 to July 21, 2006 to provide Phoenix 6.0 training and support services. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. Per reftel, visitor has secret security [...]
2006-04-26 08:07:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKE OTRA
06NAIROBI1874LAMU LEADERS GIVE U.S. EFFORTS MIXED REVIEWS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Poloffs addressed a Town Hall meeting of the Lamu County Council, and responded to community,s concerns about USG policies, military presence in Lamu and various assistance programs. The tone of the meeting was cordial, although several participants expressed resentment over perc [...]
2006-05-02 12:18:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPINR PINS PREL PTER MASS MOPS KISL KPAO KE SO
06NAIROBI1953KENYA: 2006 SPECIAL 301 NOTIFICATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: In response to U.S. concerns about the worsening counterfeiting problem in Kenya, the country's top trade bureaucrat acknowledged the government's weaknesses in adequately enforcing IPR, and showed interest in working with the USG and the U.S. private sector to improve the situ [...]
2006-05-05 06:11:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR KE
06NAIROBI1968COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA
[...] USAID grants country clearance for USAID/DCHA/OFDA staff, Ms. Andrea Tracy to Nairobi, Kenya o/a June 10- 13, 2006. 2. The purpose of travel is to consult with and support OFDA/ECARO Office on Burundi programming issues. 3. Hotel accommodation has been arranged at the Mayfair Hotel. H [...]
2006-05-05 09:01:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI1987COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA
[...] USAID grants country clearance for USAID/DCHA/OFDA Drought Assessment Team Member, Ms. Ngoc Clark to Nairobi, Kenya o/a May 14, 2006 to June 30, 2006. 2. The purpose of travel is to assess drought and humanitarian conditions in drought-stricken districts in Northeast Kenya; provide rapid as [...]
2006-05-08 10:50:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI2003COMPENSATION DEMANDS BY DECEASED SOMALI'S FAMILY
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 6. SUMMARY -------- 2. (C) The family of a Somali national killed during a mid-March engagement with the U.S. Navy intends to request compensation from the USG as a condition for accepting the remains. Post recommends against offering any f [...]
2006-05-08 15:32:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPHSA MOPS ASEC PTER PREL ICRC SO KE
06NAIROBI2009COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA GIS
[...] USAID grants country clearance for USAID/DCHA GIS Officer, Eric Sawyer to Nairobi, Kenya o/a May 12-16, 2006. 2. The purpose of travel is to provide global information systems support in the Horn of Africa. Mr. Sawyer will meet with representatives of the U.N. and NGOs to discuss informa [...]
2006-05-09 11:08:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI2053COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA
[...] USAID grants country clearance for USAID/DCHA/OFDA Health Officer, Ms. Zeline Pritchard to Nairobi, Kenya o/a May 13-26, 2006. 2. The purpose of travel is to provide health and nutrition support in the Horn of Africa. Ms. Pritchard will assess health and nutrition programming. 3. Hote [...]
2006-05-11 11:43:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI2054COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA
[...] USAID grants country clearance for USAID/DCHA/OFDA Overseas Admin Team Leader, Sydel Maher to Nairobi, Kenya o/a May 25-30, 2006. 2. The purpose of travel is to discuss with the USAID/OFDA staff and RFMC administrative and finance issues. 3. Hotel accommodation has been arranged at the [...]
2006-05-11 11:45:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI2068COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR M/OAA GRANTS.GOV
[...] USAID grants country clearance for the visit of M/AAO Grants.gov Team, Alvin Phillip, Sebrina Robinson, Steve Fitzgerald, Steve Tashjian, and Hung Vu from o/a June 2, 2006 to o/a June 12, 2006 to travel to Kenya to provide Grants.gov training. Country clearance is granted subject to the actu [...]
2006-05-12 03:07:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI2075KENYA STRUGGLES TO GET WIRED - THE ONGOING SAGA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Regional efforts to at last bring economically vital fiber optic connectivity to Africa's East Coast are being stymied by South African efforts to impose a monopolistic model on the planned East African Submarine System (EASSy),a 5,500 mile undersea cable that would link Durba [...]
2006-05-12 06:07:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ECPS EFIN KE
06NAIROBI2175 COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MALIK M. CHAKA,
[...] Country clearance is hereby granted for the visit of Malik M. Chaka, Director, Threshold Program, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) from o/a May 23 to o/a May 26, 2006 and a one night layover on May 29, 2006. The purpose of the visit is to assess progress in the Threshold Program, meet [...]
2006-05-18 06:48:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKE
06NAIROBI2178COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] USAID grants country clearance for the visit of IRG training facilitators, Jenna Luche-Thayer and John Taber, o/a June 10, 2006 to o/a June 24, 2006 to travel to Kenya to provide CTO training. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed trave [...]
2006-05-18 07:46:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI2190REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM SOMALI PRIME MINISTER
[...] (C) Embassy Nairobi received May 16 a letter from Somali Prime Minister Ali Mohamed Gedi requesting, in general terms, U.S. support for the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. Post has sent a generic interim response expressing USG support for the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFI [...]
2006-05-18 14:48:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS EAID SO KE
06NAIROBI2203COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MARIE-CLAIRE SOW
[...] USAID grants country clearance for the visit of Marie-Claire Sow, Senior Acquisition & Assistance Specialist from May 24th to 26th, 2006 to perform Acquisition and Assistance services for USAID/Uganda. USAID switchboard number is 254-2-8622000 and after- hour telephone number is 254-2-856-2 [...]
2006-05-19 07:28:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTR
06NAIROBI2219COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR M/OAA GRANTS.GOV
[...] USAID grants country clearance for the visit of M/AAO Grants.gov Team member, Betty Chung from o/a June 2, 2006 to o/a June 24, 2006 to travel to Kenya to provide Grants.gov training. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. Per r [...]
2006-05-22 03:19:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI2397KENYAN REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE WITH INFORMATION
[...] (SBU) Action request - para 3. 2. (SBU) Kenyan Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Moses Wetangula requested a May 26 meeting with Ambassador Bellamy to discuss the case of two Kenyan telecommunication engineers possibly abducted in Baghdad. Wetangula presented the Ambassador with a lette [...]
2006-05-31 14:32:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KE
06NAIROBI2425SOMALIA: A STRATEGY FOR ENGAGEMENT
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Post envisions a Somalia strategy that builds on existing counterterrorism contacts and tactics, connecting the ARPFAT with the TFIs, establishing relations with moderate Islamic courts, and developing a network within the Ayr and business communities in Mogadishu. This approach [...]
2006-06-02 11:09:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER PGOV EAID SO
06NAIROBI2443COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR
[...] USAID grants country clearance for USAID/DCHA/OFDA/OD IO/NGO Donor Coordinator Miriam Lutz to Nairobi, Kenya o/a June 08-23, 2006. 2. The purpose of travel is to consult with implementing partners working on Somalia and to attend the Biennial Conference of the Active Learning Network for A [...]
2006-06-05 11:28:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI2564KENYA WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR UN HUMAN
[...] Kenya sent Embassy Nairobi a diplomatic note indicating it will support the candidacy of Professor Ruth Wedgwood for the UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC). 2. The text of the Government of Kenya's diplomatic note follows. (BEGIN TEXT.) MFA 33/214/001 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs [...]
2006-06-12 12:55:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM US UNHRC PREL KE
06NAIROBI2653LETTER FROM THE SOMALI ISLAMIC COURTS: A PROPOSED
[...] (C) Post received a letter from the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) June 12 (e-mailed to AF/E). The letter, similar to other missives issued by the UIC, portrays the UIC as a largely benevolent entity interested primarily in the well-being of the residents of Mogadishu. The letter lists the or [...]
2006-06-16 13:30:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PINS PGOV PHUM SO
06NAIROBI2655IGAD FOREIGN MINISTERS DEBATE SOMALIA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A June 13 meeting of the IGAD Council of Ministers produced much debate about the ability of neighboring states to intervene in Somalia's affairs, but ended with a communique re-affirming the position that any IGAD peace mission to Somalia would involve only Sudanese and Ugandan t [...]
2006-06-16 15:00:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PGOV SO
06NAIROBI2793COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR
[...] USAID grants country clearance for USAID/DCHA/OFDA/DRM Director, Antoinette Ferrara to Nairobi, Kenya o/a July 10-13, 2006. 2. The purpose of travel is to meet with OFDA/ECARO staff and REDSO Mission staff. 3. Hotel accommodation has been arranged at the Intercontinental Hotel. The Ho [...]
2006-06-27 06:23:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI2794COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA
[...] USAID grants country clearance for USAID/DCHA/OFDA Field Officer, Ms. Nazik Salih to Nairobi, Kenya o/a July 12-15, 2006. 2. The purpose of travel is to provide support to USAID/DCHA/OFDA humanitarian activities in response to the Horn of Africa drought in the region. 3. Hotel accommod [...]
2006-06-27 06:25:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI2924COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA
[...] USAID grants country clearance for USAID/DCHA/OFDA staff, Mr. Richard Quinby to Nairobi, Kenya o/a July 8- 10, 2006. 2. The purpose of travel is to meet with OFDA Principal Regional Advisor to discuss strategy and planning for USAID/OFDA activities in Northern Uganda. 3. Hotel accommod [...]
2006-07-05 13:31:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI3153COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA
[...] USAID grants country clearance for USAID/DCHA/OFDA Field Officer, Ronald E. Libby to travel to Nairobi, Kenya o/a July 27, 2006 through August 2, 2006. 2. The purpose of travel is to debrief the OFDA/ECARO after 3 months in Ethiopia. 3. Hotel accommodation has been arranged at the Norf [...]
2006-07-19 12:19:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI3220COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA
[...] USAID grants country clearance for USAID/DCHA/OFDA Health Officer, Ms. Zeline Pritchard to Nairobi, Kenya o/a July 30, 2006. 2. The purpose of travel is to transit through Nairobi on her way to Washington. 3. Hotel accommodation has been arranged at the Intercontinental Hotel. Hotel t [...]
2006-07-26 05:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI3270PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTIONS: PRO-KIBAKI PARTY WINS
[...] (SBU) Summary: NARC-Kenya's victory in three of five July 24 parliamentary by-elections was a much needed endorsement for the Kibaki government following several months of setbacks from November's referendum defeat and the public exposure of the massive Anglo Leasing corruption scandal. The n [...]
2006-07-28 08:18:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PREL KE
06NAIROBI3392KENYA COAST: FAILING TO GET OUR MESSAGE OUT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Poloff traveled to Mombasa and Lamu to assess the impact of our outreach efforts to this marginalized region. From conversations with a variety of contacts who have worked with us over the past few years, one theme dominated: the message of our contributions to promote develop [...]
2006-08-04 07:36:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPINR PINS PREL PTER MASS MOPS KISL KPAO EAID
06NAIROBI3733QUARTERLY FRAUD SUMMARY - NAIROBI
[...] (U) Summary. The following report replies to Ref F reinstitution of the quarterly fraud report covering the current condition of consular fraud in Kenya, with specific reference to fraud trends in non-immigrant visa, immigrant visa, and diversity visa applications as well as cases of American [...]
2006-08-25 07:07:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM KE
06NAIROBI3778 COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA
[...] Embassy grants country clearance for the visit of USAID/DCHA/OFDA Overseas Admin Leader, Sydel Maher and Support Coordinator, Sarah Potts from o/a September 19- 26, 2006 to discuss outstanding administrative issues with OFDA and USAID Mission staff. Country clearance is granted subject to th [...]
2006-08-29 08:18:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI3836AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH SOMALIA TFG SPEAKER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with the Ambassador August 30, the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) Speaker of Parliament gave his view of the current situation in Somalia, emphasized the need for American involvement and "neutral" troops, and described his planned approach to anyone in [...]
2006-09-01 11:05:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MOPS ASEC PREL SO KE SU
06NAIROBI3876ETHNIC SOMALIS DISCUSS ETHIOPIA, THE ISLAMIC
[...] (U) This message is part of a series following an early August USAID-sponsored conflict mitigation workshop in Mandera, Northeastern Province, Kenya. This message was cleared with the USAID participant in the discussions. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) Cross-border conflict mitigation [...]
2006-09-06 14:20:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL KE ET SO
06NAIROBI3886MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL SPEECH ON DETAINEES
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-07 14:06:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KE
06NAIROBI3952Information Requested For Secretary's Initiative On Global
[...] The GOK generally recognizes the role of information Communication and Technology (ICT) in national development and the need for a national policy that promotes and facilitates private sector investment for the benefit of all Kenyans. The Kenya Communications Act (KCA) 1998 and the GOK's subse [...]
2006-09-12 14:11:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECPS EINT EAID PHUM KE
06NAIROBI3973GOVERNMENT REFORMS FALTERING, KENYAN CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: In a series of meetings on August 28 in Nairobi, leaders of Kenyan civil society and government oversight organizations highlighted for visiting Senator Obama the Kenyan government's faltering performance on human rights, corruption, and governance, while ably demon [...]
2006-09-13 12:13:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PREL PGOV PHUM KE
06NAIROBI401COAST PROVINCE PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER ADVOCATES
[...] (C) Summary: Kenya's coastline and ports present critical vulnerabilities to terrorist infiltration and attack, as well as smuggling of goods and persons. December 13-16, an Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) Assessment Team and Embassy officials met senior provincial-level representatives from [...]
2006-01-30 04:00:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV EWWT ASEC KE
06NAIROBI4070KENYA BETTER FOCUSED ON TIP BUT MORE COORDINATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: G/TIP Yousey's August visit to Kenya highlighted the challenges facing government efforts to combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP). While Kenya's ranking among Tier Two Watchlist countries has increased the attention of the GOK and Kenyan civil society to the problem of human tr [...]
2006-09-19 08:38:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ASEC ELAB PREL KE
06NAIROBI4137PRESIDENT KIBAKI SPEAKS TO THE AMCHAM
[...] (SBU) Summary: In an unprecedented gesture, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki addressed the American Chamber of Commerce in Kenya on September 19. Touching on familiar economic reform and market opening themes, Kibaki hit all the right notes in his speech. But the real importance lies in the gestu [...]
2006-09-22 12:29:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EINV PREL KE
06NAIROBI416U.S.-CAPTURED SOMALI PIRATES NOW IN KENYAN CUSTODY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Ten Somali pirates captured by the U.S. Navy for high-seas piracy of an Indian vessel have been turned over to Kenyan authorities. Absent interventions by U.S. or Indian authorities to assert jurisdiction, Kenyan police are proceeding full steam to prosecute domestically. END S [...]
2006-01-30 12:28:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHSA MOPS EAID ASEC PTER PREL SO KE
06NAIROBI4239WHERE'S KABUGA? DIPLOMATS URGE GOVERNMENT TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Prosecutor Hussein Bubacar Jallow, joined by like-minded Nairobi-based chiefs of mission, delivered a strong message to the Government of Kenya urging more cooperation in apprehending Rwandan genocidaire Felicien Kabuga. Kenya's [...]
2006-09-29 14:40:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KCRM RW KE
06NAIROBI4263 COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RICHARD QUINBY,
[...] Embassy grants country clearance for the visit of USAID/DCHA/OFDA Program Officer, Richard Quinby from o/a October 5-11, 2006 for consultations with USAID/OFDA Senior Regional Advisor in Nairobi. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed tr [...]
2006-10-02 13:28:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI4334 COAST PROVINCE - DIVERSITY, DEVELOPMENT, AND THE POLITICAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The diversity of Kenya's Coast Province reflects an important part of the country's rich history and highlights the challenge that this fledgling democracy faces to develop a truly inclusive process focused on national issues, as opposed to the current tribally-driven system. Duri [...]
2006-10-06 08:07:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSOCI PREL KISL PGOV ECON KE KDEM PTER SNAR
06NAIROBI4359 AMBASSADOR'S IFTAR REMARKS ON THE COAST
[...] (U) The Ambassador hosted an Iftar dinner in Mombasa, Kenya's port town and a center of its Islamic culture, on September 26 (reftel),early in the Islamic holy month of Ramadhan. The dinner was attended by an overflow crowd of Kenyan Muslim dignitaries, including the Chief Khadi (judge and sc [...]
2006-10-10 07:04:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI PREL KISL KE
06NAIROBI4366 AMBASSADOR'S IFTAR REMARKS ON THE COAST
[...] The Ambassador hosted an Iftar dinner in Mombasa, Kenya's port town and a center of its Islamic culture, on September 26 (reftel),early in the Islamic holy month of Ramadhan. The dinner was attended by an overflow crowd of Kenyan Muslim dignitaries, including the Chief Khadi (judge and schola [...]
2006-10-11 07:10:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI PREL KISL KE
06NAIROBI4377BORANA PARAMOUNT CHIEF ON THE OROMO LIBERATION
[...] (C) Summary: Paramount Chief Abdisalan claims that Ethiopia has an active informant network in northern Kenya's Moyale District targeting OLF supporters and that many Kenyan officials in Moyale are on Ethiopia's payroll. He believes that the leadership class of Moyale District supports Ethiop [...]
2006-10-11 13:59:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPINR PREL PGOV ET KE
06NAIROBI4414 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA
[...] Embassy grants country clearance for the visit of USAID/DCHA/OFDA Program Officer, John Augsburger from o/a October 18-25, 2006 for meetings with OFDA Regional Office, to include planning of program strategy for FY 2007. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at [...]
2006-10-13 08:40:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI4422MONEY LAUNDERING IN KENYA: FDIC TRAINING A SUCCESS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Kenyan participants in the FDIC's September bank supervision regulatory training class praised the course highly and said they would apply elements to Kenya's own draft anti-money laundering (AML) bill. They suggested increased case studies, practical visits to agencies, tips f [...]
2006-10-16 04:00:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PTER ECON KE
06NAIROBI4470 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR VICTOR
[...] Embassy grants country clearance for the visit of, Victor Bushamuka, OFDA Program Officer from o/a October 24-28, 2006 to meet with OFDA/ECARO to discuss technical and administrative assistance for OFDA/Kinshasa. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the ti [...]
2006-10-16 13:47:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI4685CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
[...] Nairobi Embassy received a fax of the following Diplomatic Note numbered MFA.261/328/301A Dated October 25, 2006 with an invitation to Secretary Rice. 2. Begin Text of Diplomatic Note: MFA.261/328/301A MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS The Office of the Great Lakes Region, Ministry of Forei [...]
2006-11-02 04:26:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC AMGT KE XA
06NAIROBI4740KENYA: 2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND
[...] Kenya is significant transit country for cocaine and heroin bound for Europe, and, increasingly the United States. The seizure of more than one ton of cocaine in December 2004 raises concerns that international drug trafficking rings have made inroads in Kenya and may benefit from a climate o [...]
2006-11-03 12:33:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR
06NAIROBI4942 SPEECH ON U.S.-KENYAN RELATIONS DELIVERED BY THE AMBASSADOR
[...] Following is the text of a speech on U.S.-Kenyan relations delivered by the Ambassador before the American Chamber of Commerce in Kenya on November 21. Significant local media coverage is expected. 2. Begin text The United States and Kenya: A Robust Partnership By Ambassador Michael E. R [...]
2006-11-21 14:31:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL
06NAIROBI5130SENATOR FEINGOLD & FOREIGN MINISTER TUJU DISCUSS
[...] (C) Summary: Kenya supports a UNSC resolution adjusting the Somalia arms embargo to permit an IGAD peace support mission. Tuju considers passage of such a resolution to be "a strong signal that the international community will not accept an extremist state in the region and that the CIC must [...]
2006-12-01 15:30:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALKE PREL SO
06NAIROBI5145QUARTERLY FRAUD SUMMARY - NAIROBI
[...] (U) Summary. The following report replies to Ref G reinstitution of the quarterly fraud report covering the current condition of consular fraud in Kenya, with specific reference to fraud trends in non-immigrant visa, immigrant visa, and diversity visa applications as well as cases of American [...]
2006-12-04 07:58:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM KE
06NAIROBI5165SENATOR FEINGOLD QUERIES THE GOK ON IRAQ
[...] (C) Summary: Senator Feingold sought views on Iraq from President Kibaki, Foreign Minister Tuju and Trade Minister Kituyi. Kibaki was strongly supportive of the USG's efforts in Iraq and counseled steadfastness. His Foreign and Trade ministers, however, were highly critical of the USG's ac [...]
2006-12-05 12:45:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALIZ KE PREL
06NAIROBI5177 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CHRISTINE
[...] Embassy grants country clearance for the visit of, Christine Gottschalk, OFDA Regional Coordinator from o/a December 9-12, 2006 to meet with the OFDA/ECARO Principal Regional Advisor, partners and other USG officials and meet with UN organizations regarding Northern Uganda, the Horn of Africa [...]
2006-12-06 12:55:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI5217ESTABLISHING A CONSULATE IN MOMBASA
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 3. 2. (U) PolCouns has informally discussed establishing a consulate in Mombasa with the Protocol Office of MFA. MFA Protocol reviewed draft dipnote on the subject (see para 3 below) and communicated agreement in principle. MFA Protocol noted tha [...]
2006-12-08 10:08:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKE PGOV
06NAIROBI5265U.S. FIRMS IN THE RACE TO BUILD A FIBER OPTIC CABLE IN EAST
[...] (SBU) Summary: Kenya and the rest of the East Coast of Africa are on the cusp of achieving interconnection to the worldwide web via undersea fiber optic cable. Two projects are racing to begin construction, and the leading contender, Seith East Africa, is 100% U.S.-owned. Moreover, Seith has [...]
2006-12-14 13:55:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ECPS EFIN KE IN AE
06NAIROBI5267QUARTERLY FRAUD SUMMARY - NAIROBI (CORRECTED COPY)
[...] (U) Summary. The following report replies to Ref G reinstitution of the quarterly fraud report covering the current condition of consular fraud in Kenya, with specific reference to fraud trends in non-immigrant visa, immigrant visa, and diversity visa applications as well as cases of American [...]
2006-12-14 14:15:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM KE
06NAIROBI5304UNICEF LAUNCHES SHOCKING STUDY ON CHILD SEX TOURISM
[...] Summary: On December 19, 2006, UNICEF and the Ministry of Home Affairs launched their long-awaited joint research report on child sex tourism (CST) in four of Kenya's main beach resorts. Surveys and research indicate that up to 30% of all 12-18 year old girls living in these areas are involved [...]
2006-12-20 06:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM KCRM ECON PGOV KE
06NAIROBI5367 KENYA GIRL GUIDES ASSOCIATION: CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (U) Summary: The Kenya Girl Guides Association (KGG) unveiled its new emphasis on educating girls and young women on health issues, especially reproductive health, at a six hour ceremony featuring addresses by First Lady Lucy Kibaki, Minister of Youth Dr. Mohammed Kuti, and MP Njoki Ndungu, [...]
2006-12-27 13:44:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KHIV KWMN KE
06NAIROBI5375 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR TOM ROGERS,
[...] Embassy grants country clearance for the visit of, Tom Rogers, OFDA Field Officer from o/a January 8 - March 8, 2007 to provide support to USAID/DCHA/OFDA Humanitarian activities in the region. 2. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of propos [...]
2006-12-28 10:10:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI5376 FOREIGN MINISTER TUJU & TRADE MINISTER KITUYI
[...] (U) Summary: Foreign Minister Tuju characterized Kenya's growing relations with China as a case of "diversifying our portfolio." Trade Minister Kituyi lauded China's price and quality competitiveness in infrastructure projects. Senator Feingold spoke of the necessity of improving Africa's i [...]
2006-12-28 10:21:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ETRD CH SO KE
06NAIROBI5378 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR TIARE CROSS,
[...] Embassy grants country clearance for the visit of, Tiare Cross, OFDA Information Officer from o/a January 3- February 15, 2007 to provide support to USAID/DCHA/OFDA Humanitarian activities. 2. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed tr [...]
2006-12-28 10:24:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AO KE
06NAIROBI5399Ambassador's Discussion with CIC Foreign Secretary Addow
[...] (C) Summary: During a December 29 meeting in Nairobi, the Islamic Court (CIC) Foreign Secretary Ibrahim Addow told Ambassador Ranneberger that the CIC is willing to resume dialogue with the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to find a political solution to the current crisis in Somalia. Ad [...]
2006-12-29 14:47:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE KM
06NAIROBI550UPDATE: EXTRADITION OF KAROLI MULIRO
[...] (U) This is an action cable - action request para 5. 2. (SBU) Post has engaged directly with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keriakio Tobiko, and held lengthy discussions with the case prosecutor, Horace Okumo, concerning the U.S. extradition request for Karoli Muliro to stand tr [...]
2006-02-08 07:03:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDCJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR KE
06NAIROBI566(S/NF) NEW DEFENSE MINISTER WELCOMES U.S.
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: During the Ambassador's initial courtesy call, Kenya's new Defense Minister asked the Ambassador to help find a way out of the Article 98 impasse and for approval of Kenya's plan to purchase Saudi F5s. Minister Karume was appreciative of U.S. efforts to stop piracy of Somalia [...]
2006-02-08 12:34:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNMOPS PREL MASS PTER KE SO
06NAIROBI817QUARTERLY FRAUD SUMMARY - NAIROBI
[...] (U) Summary. The following report replies to Ref B reinstitution of the quarterly fraud report covering the current condition of consular fraud in Kenya, with specific reference to fraud trends in non-immigrant visa, immigrant visa, and diversity visa applications as well as cases of American [...]
2006-02-23 12:20:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM KE
06NAIROBI840SOMALIA: FIGHTING IN MOGADISHU AND POTENTIAL IMPACT
[...] (S) Heavy fighting in Mogadishu February 18-21 between the Alliance to Combat Terror and militias associated with Jihadist groups was, at its heart, a conflict among sub- clans of the large Hawiye clan. Several militias associated with Islamic Courts and their founding sub-clans have expanded [...]
2006-02-24 10:10:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPGOV PTER EAID PREL MOPS ASEC KPAO SO KE
06NAIROBI919 AMBASSADOR BELLAMY VISITS COAST PROVINCE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a January 31 February 3 visit to Mombasa and the Coast Province, the Ambassador discussed counter-terrorism with Provincial Commissioner Maina. Ambassador Bellamy called on Mayor Taib of Mombasa who requested disaster management assistance and met with members of Parliament [...]
2006-03-01 10:27:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAGR EAID ETRD PGOV PREL KCOR PTER
06NAIROBI920KENYA SUBMISSION FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING
[...] (U) The following is Embassy Nairobi's submission for the Department's annual Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP). Information is keyed to the format provided in reftel. 2. (SBU) STATUS AND EXTENT OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN KENYA I. Overview A. Origin, Transit, and Destination Origin [...]
2006-03-01 10:28:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB KE
06NAIROBI944212 (F) VISA SAO REQUEST: ALFRED GETONGA, ANURA
[...] (S) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Nairobi hereby seeks security advisory opinions under section 212(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Proclamation 7750, suspending entry into the United States of the following individuals: -- Alfred Getonga, -- Anura Perera, -- Deepak Kaman [...]
2006-03-02 11:24:00Embassy NairobiSECRETASEC CVIS ECON KCOR KCRM KFRD PGOV PREL PTER
06NAIROBI974INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CONDEMNS ATTACK ON PRESS
[...] (U) The pre-dawn March 2 Kenyan police commando-style raids on the Standard Media Group's headquarters, television transmission station, and printing plant, which resulted in the destruction of property, arrests and the burning of newspapers, and the disruption of newsprint and broadcasting op [...]
2006-03-03 12:05:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL KDEM ASEC KE
06NAPLES102LAGGING ECONOMY (MEANING JOBS) TOPS LIST OF VOTER CONCERNS
[...] Summary: The primary economic issue in Italy's Mezzogiorno is far and away that of "jobs". Unemployment has always run at higher levels in the South than in central and northern Italy, and southern voters are sure the current economic downturn has hit them the hardest. Parents, educators, p [...]
2006-03-29 15:47:00Consulate NaplesUNCLASSIFIEDIT PGOV ECON ITALY NATIONAL ELECTIONS
06NASSAU1044BAHAMAS, CARICOM LIKELY TO BACK VENEZUELA FOR UNSC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that The Bahamas will follow CARICOM's lead on the vote for the regional representative to the UNSC. Reports from those present at CARICOM'S Heads of Government meetings in St. Kitts indicate that CARICOM will vote as a block [...]
2006-07-07 20:02:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPREL BF
06NASSAU1234THE BAHAMAS IS NEWEST PARTICIPANT IN CONTAINER
[...] SUMMARY: After nearly a year of negotiations and last-minute jitters that nearly scuttled the deal, US and Bahamian customs officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the Container Security Initiative (CSI) in Nassau on Friday August 4. The MOU provides for technology and [...]
2006-08-14 15:57:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINS KHLS BF
06NASSAU1273BAHAMAS REQUEST - WHA SPRING 2007 INTERN PROGRAM
[...] The Bahamas requests two interns as part of the WHA Spring 2007 intern program. Our response is formatted pursuant to reftel request: a. Internships offered: Two. b. Language requirements: None. c. Other special selection criteria: Graduate experience preferred but not required; inte [...]
2006-08-18 15:59:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPREL BF
06NASSAU1566MEDIA REPORTS ON CUBAN INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES IN
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Local media sources have reported the presence of at least five Cuban intelligence officers in The Bahamas. The operatives, allegedly working undercover in Bahamian retail establishments and with Havantur, are reportedly gathering intelligence regarding Cuban-Americans in Th [...]
2006-10-17 13:22:00Embassy NassauSECRETPINR PREL CU BF
06NASSAU1611PRIME MINISTER CHRISTIE CALLS FOR DELAY IN WHTI
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Perry Christie called on Caribbean countries to form a united front in seeking to postpone implementation of the passport requirement until the land and sea requirement is implemented in 2009. Addressing the 29th Caribbean Tourism Conference in Freeport, Christie [...]
2006-10-23 21:41:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCPAS PREL ECON BF
06NASSAU1616RHODE ISLAND NATIONAL GUARD PARTNERSHIP FORGES
[...] Since its inception in December 2005, the Bahamas-Rhode Island National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) has helped forge new avenues of cooperation between the United States and the Bahamas. These SPP initiatives have supplemented Embassy efforts to build local capacity and have helped [...]
2006-10-24 21:29:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MASS PHUM BF
06NASSAU1675CHURCH LEADER SPEAKS OUT ON THE NEED FOR CAMPAIGN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In wide-ranging remarks on October 24, Anglican Archbishop Drexel Gomez criticized the role of money in Bahamian politics, lamented corruption in government, and called for a stronger focus on character in selection of political leaders. The remarks, witnessed by Gomez special [...]
2006-11-02 22:23:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNBF PGOV PREL KCOR
06NASSAU1706CUBAN PROPAGANDA AND THE BAHAMIAN FRIENDS OF THE
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: The Bahamian Friends of the Cuban Five -- a small group of leftist Bahamians with pro-Cuban sympathies -- has recently organized pro-Castro rallies and supported anti-U.S. propaganda in The Bahamas. The group, which is aided by the Cuban embassy in Nassau, has described Cuba [...]
2006-11-14 18:09:00Embassy NassauSECRETPREL PINR CU BF
06NASSAU1711HURRICANE ANNA NICOLE WREAKS HAVOC IN THE BAHAMAS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Several months into her Bahamian residency, American B-list celebrity and regular entertainment television fixture Anna Nicole Smith has changed the face of Bahamian politics. Not since Category 4 Hurricane Betsy made landfall in 1965 has one woman done as much damage in Nassau. Lying [...]
2006-11-15 15:15:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALBF PGOV PREL CASC SMIG
06NASSAU243U.S. JOURNALISTS' ALTERCATION AT DETENTION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A Miami-based reporter from Univision suffered injuries to the head after an altercation February 7 with guards at the Immigration Detention Center in Nassau. The incident sparked protests at the Bahamian Consulate in Miami and has prompted several Cuban exile groups to call for [...]
2006-02-10 20:01:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV CU BF KPAO
06NASSAU277SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE (SEPQ)
[...] (SBU) Demonstrations A. Are there any ethnic or religious communities in country that are 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 these demonstrations [...]
2006-02-17 13:53:00Embassy NassauSECRETASEC AMGT PTER
06NASSAU302COUNTRY CLEARANCE: FOR CONSULAR MANAGEMENT
[...] Post welcomes Consular Management Assistance Team (CMAT) and grants country clearance. 2. The team of Carolyn Huggins, Scott Boswell and Janie Friedlein will be met at the airport by the Consular Chief and taken to the Comfort Suites Hotel on Paradise Island where we have confirmed reserva [...]
2006-02-21 22:26:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CASC AMGT OTRA BF WHA
06NASSAU303COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FEDERAL AVIATION
[...] Post grants country clearance for the following Federal Administration employee to visit The Bahamas from March 7-9,2006. James R. Piccoli, Aviation Safety Inspector 2. We note the purpose of this trip is to perform surveillance on CSC Applied Technologies. We understand that no embassy [...]
2006-02-13 18:02:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR OTRA ASEC BF
06NASSAU325GOVERNOR BUSH'S VISIT STRENGTHENS TIES BETWEEN
[...] SUMMARY: During a productive February 20 visit to The Bahamas, Florida Governor Jeb Bush met with Prime Minister Christie and members of his Cabinet, launched a cooperative educational program between Florida and The Bahamas, visited a primary school and addressed the Chamber of Commerce and [...]
2006-02-24 16:49:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EPET PHUM SMIG CU BF
06NASSAU363BIRD FLU FEARS LIKELY UNFOUNDED
[...] Twenty-one wild birds, mostly flamingos, were found dead February 28 on the island of Great Inagua in the Southern Bahamas, and testing is underway to determine if the H5N1 virus, avian influenza, is to blame. Bahamian authorities are working closely with the Pan American Health Organization [...]
2006-03-02 16:09:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO SENV ECON EAGR EAID PREL BF
06NASSAU367 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR THE BAHAMAS 2006
[...] THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO REFTEL. INVESTMENT CLIMATE A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment The Bahamian Government generally encourages and offers incentives for foreign investment in all sectors of the economy except those the Government reserves exclusively to Bahamian [...]
2006-03-02 22:41:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV BF ECON
06NASSAU368FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS SUGGEST NO BIRD FLU
[...] The Bahamian Ministries of Agriculture and Health sent a surveillance team to the southern island of Great Inagua on March 2 to investigate whether a group of wild birds found dead several days ago could have been the Western Hemisphere's first cases of avian influenza or bird flu. The team [...]
2006-03-03 15:09:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO SENV ECON EAGR PREL BF
06NASSAU442SCENESETTER FOR NASSAU CARICOM MINISTERIAL:
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Secretary's March 21-22 meeting in Nassau with CARICOM foreign ministers offers an opportunity to frame a positive, forward-looking agenda for our relations with the Caribbean. With the Haitian elections behind us, the ministerial will allow us to reinvigorate our cooperation [...]
2006-03-14 21:10:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALBF ECON ETRD OTRA PGOV PREL SNAR XL
06NASSAU612BAHAMAS BACKGROUND FOR CARICOM-USTR MEETING
[...] The Bahamas will be represented at CARICOM's April 12 meeting with USTR Portman by Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell and Leonard Archer, the Bahamian Ambassador to CARICOM. Background material on The Bahamas and Minister Mitchell follows. Economy is Small but Developed ----------------------- [...]
2006-04-06 20:27:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDETRD PREL BF
06NASSAU616MINISTRY OF TOURISM SUPPRESSES BIRD FLU RESPONSE
[...] Environmental officials informed the Embassy April 4 that the Bahamian Government has ceased its investigation of multiple suspicious bird deaths on Great Inagua Island. In late February, the discovery sparked fears of the first bird flu cases in the Western Hemisphere (reftels b and c). Lab [...]
2006-04-06 21:20:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO SENV ECON EAGR EAID PREL BF
06NASSAU71BAHAMAS - CRIME STATISTICS AND TRENDS
[...] (SBU) Statistics from the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) just released show that during 2005 there has been a 10 per cent increase in serious crime recorded in Nassau, with increasing figures reported for murder, armed robbery, attempted robbery and unlawful sexual assaults. Serious crime ha [...]
2006-01-13 16:18:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC
06NASSAU727BAHAMAS SPECIAL 301 NOTIFICATION DELIVERED
[...] Political-Economic Chief informed Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Patricia Rodgers on April 28 that The Bahamas would appear on the 2006 Special 301 Watch List (reftel). Dr. Rodgers noted that the placement of The Bahamas on the Watch List was unchanged from 2005, as were the [...]
2006-05-01 21:18:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR BF
06NASSAU782MIGRATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PREVAL: VIEWS FROM THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Haitian Ambassador to The Bahamas, Louis Joseph, met with Poloff May 11 to discuss Haitian migration and the urgent need to create jobs in Haiti. Joseph rebuffed recent media reports of impending violence by the Haitian immigrant community on Abaco Island, Bahamas, but registere [...]
2006-05-16 16:14:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM SMIG EAID HA BF
06NASSAU862FM MITCHELL AND AMBASSADOR DISCUSS HUMAN RIGHTS,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell asked to meet with the Ambassador May 24 to coordinate management of mounting public concerns about sonar testing at the Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC). During the meeting Mitchell also sought to defend The Bahamas' vote for [...]
2006-06-01 19:59:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM MARR KUNR CU BF
06NASSAU940MALARIA OUTBREAK IN THE BAHAMAS
[...] SUMMARY: As of June 14, 2005, The Bahamas Ministry of Health and the Centers for Disease Control have confirmed 16 cases of malaria on Great Exuma Island, approximately 120 miles from Nassau. An American tourist who visited Exuma has now contracted Malaria. All confirmed cases appear to hav [...]
2006-06-16 16:04:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CASC PREL BF
06NDJAMENA1055CHAD'S POLITICAL TALK: DIALOGUE OR MONOLOGUE?
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Making good on informal commitments voiced before the May 3rd election, President Deby's government completed a week of "political dialogue" sessions on August 2. Dubbed by the opposition parties who boycotted the sessions and the independent press as a "monologue," a "masquer [...]
2006-08-14 18:14:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM CD ASEC
06NDJAMENA1089CHAD DELIVERS OIL ULTIMATUM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Over the weekend, President Deby announced that the Government of Chad is instructing Oil Consortium members Chevron and Petronas to "close operations" and leave the country immediately, for alleged failure to pay income taxes. He has also announced the creation of a national c [...]
2006-08-27 12:07:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV CD
06NDJAMENA1091CHAD OIL CONSORTIUM MULLS NEXT STEPS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The GOC has formally issued a notice to Chevron and Petronas suspending their oil activities in Chad for an alleged failure to pay income taxes. Petronas and Chevron are still determining whether and when to enter into arbitration over the tax dispute. Exxon-Mobil will seek a [...]
2006-08-28 19:04:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ENRG PGOV CD
06NDJAMENA1097UNHCR REVIEWS SECURITY IN EASTERN CHAD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-31 11:46:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PREF CD SU
06NDJAMENA1113SENATOR OBAMA VISITS REFUGEE CAMPS IN EASTERN CHAD
[...] (SBU) Following meetings with the African Union, UNHCR and partner organizations, and the Sudanese refugees, the message to Senator Obama was clear: a United Nations force was needed to bring security to the region. 2. (U) On September 2, Senator Barack Obama, accompanied by members of th [...]
2006-09-06 16:05:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREF ASEC CD SU
06NDJAMENA112CHAD: SECOND REQUEST TO DISCUSS EVACUATION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-27 09:42:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC AEMR CASC AMGT CD
06NDJAMENA1124CHAD WILL NOT ATTEND NAM SUMMIT
[...] (SBU) CHAD'S AMERICA/EUROPE DESK OFFICER ADOUM MAHAMAT YAHYA AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (MFA) INFORMED PAO AND POLOFF THAT CHAD WILL NOT ATTEND THE NON-ALLIGNED MOVEMENT (NAM) SUMMIT IN HAVANA, CUBA, SEPTEMBER 11-16. THE DESK OFFICER INDICATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A POLITICAL DECISION B [...]
2006-09-09 15:03:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CD ASEC
06NDJAMENA1182NEW DIRECTOR OF CHAD PRESIDENT'S CIVIL CABINET
[...] (C) Summary. The new Director of President Deby's Civil Cabinet told the Ambassador that Chadian rebels in the east were effectively confined to a zone near the border and would not venture further into Chad. He spoke frankly of ongoing negotiations with the rebels and reported some success [...]
2006-10-02 11:32:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM CD
06NDJAMENA1259N'DJAMENA ON HIGH ALERT
[...] (U) Summary. N'Djamena is on high alert as rebel forces have moved into central Chad. End summary. 2. (SBU) With the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the dry season, rebel activity, as expected, has increased in eastern Chad. Embassy contacts are reporting that rebel forces entere [...]
2006-10-24 16:35:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALASEC MOPS PREL CD
06NDJAMENA1307IMF-WORLD BANK TEAM PRESENTS GLOOMY REVIEW
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The IMF-World Bank joint mission is facing challenges in its attempts to work with Chadian authorities to develop a medium-term expenditure framework for oil revenue management, according to the mission's team leaders. The GOC's inability to accept the realities of dwindling o [...]
2006-11-07 07:53:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ENRG PGOV CD
06NDJAMENA1327CHAD IMPOSES STATE OF EMERGENCY
[...] (C) Summary. The Chadian Government has imposed a State of Emergency on eastern, southern, and northern provinces, reportedly to combat rebel activity and to quell inter-ethnic violence. Two ministers were given extraordinary powers at the regional level to control the GOC response to rebel [...]
2006-11-14 18:20:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PREF CD
06NDJAMENA1356CHADIAN REBELS LAUNCH OFFENSIVE
[...] (C) Summary. Chadian rebels may have taken the important regional capital of Abeche and appear to have taken Biltine. Looting is reported in Abeche, though the French garrison has secured the airport and is offering sanctuary to civilians. Two major rebel groups appear to be cooperating i [...]
2006-11-25 15:54:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PREF CD MOPS
06NDJAMENA1357NDJAMENA EAC FOLLOW UP
[...] (C) On November 25, 2006, the EAC reconvened at 1600 to reassess the reports of the Chadian rebel attacks on Abeche and in the East. Those present were the Ambassador, DCM, DAO, RSO, CONS, POL, ECON, GSO, MGT, MO, POL/MIL. 2. (C) US Embassy EAC met previously at 0900 (REFTEL). The situation [...]
2006-11-25 16:16:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALASEC
06NDJAMENA1359EAC MEETS TO DISCUSS REBEL ADVANCE
[...] (C) On November 26, 2006, the N,djamena EAC reconvened at 1300 and later, 1900 to discuss the movements of the Chadian rebels moving west towards N,djamena. Those present were the Ambassador, DCM, DAO, RSO, CONS, POL, ECON, GSO, MGT, MO, POL/MIL. 2. (C) When the US Embassy EAC met 1300, the [...]
2006-11-26 19:40:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALASEC
06NDJAMENA1360CHADIAN REBEL OFFENSIVE--EVENING UPDATE
[...] (C) As of 1900 hours local, the French Ambassador reported that the UFDD rebel column which withdrew from Abeche (13,49 N; 20,49 E) this morning, 11/26, was approximately 100 KM northeast of Abeche and that the northern SCUD (RaFD) column was approximately 100 KM west of Biltine, significant [...]
2006-11-26 20:01:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PREF MOPS CD
06NDJAMENA1369UPDATE ON CHADIAN REBEL OFFENSIVE
[...] (U) Mahamat Nouri, leader of the United Front for Democracy and Development (UFDD),told BBC that rival rebel forces (read Timan Erdimi's RaFD/SCUD) were located in Kanem Region northeast of Moussoro (13,39 N; 16,29 E) about 200 Km from N'Djamena. The Chadian Defense Minister denied Nouri's [...]
2006-11-27 17:08:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PREF MOPS CD
06NDJAMENA1371CHADIAN UPDATE
[...] (C) There are no reports of new rebel movements today, 11/28. There are unconfirmed press reports that Mahamat Nouri's United Front for Democracy and Development rebels shot down a Chadian military aircraft northeast of Abeche with a SAM-7 missile taken from Chadian army stores in Abeche. [...]
2006-11-28 17:38:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PREF MOPS CD
06NDJAMENA1379A MUZZLED CHADIAN PRESS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Losing readership and unable to report on the real news in Chad, representatives of the francophone print media are demoralized and frustrated. While independent newspapers reach only a small Chadian elite, the censorship imposed during the State of Emergency has dealt a seve [...]
2006-11-30 08:36:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM CD PGOV
06NDJAMENA1411CHAD SCENESETTER
[...] (C) Summary: N'djamena today is a tank-ringed garrison town as President Idriss Deby Itno defends his 16-year regime against increasingly emboldened rebels -- many of them from his own clan. Civil society and the opposition political parties have called for an inclusive dialogue and an end t [...]
2006-12-12 06:50:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PHUM PGOV CD SU
06NDJAMENA210CHAD:DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST DANISH CARTOONS
[...] At approximately 0800 on February 11, 2006 a group of 3,000 Chadians gathered at the Grand Mosque, located approximately 2 miles from the U.S. Embassy, to protest the Danish cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed. The group proceeded to the parade ground in front of the Presidential Palace [...]
2006-02-13 14:54:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASCR CD
06NDJAMENA351CHAD: FRENCH AMBASSADOR ON A COORDINATED APPROACH
[...] (C) Summary: French Ambassador Bercot, saying he had been authorized by Paris to brainstorm with the Ambassador, volunteered a scenario March 3 (uncleared by his government),in which the U.S. and France would support and facilitate a graceful exit for President Deby. Under this scenario, [...]
2006-03-06 16:48:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM CD
06NDJAMENA352CHAD: UN RESREP DISCUSSES ELECTIONS WITH MPS
[...] (SBU) Summary: United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Head Amaning told Misoffs March 4 that he had an encouraging meeting with President Deby March 1 in which Deby agreed that opposition participation in the upcoming elections was worth working for. While Deby refused to consider postpon [...]
2006-03-06 16:56:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM UNDP CH
06NDJAMENA404CHAD: PRESIDENTIAL LETTER ON BORDER INSECURITY
[...] Embassy received March 13 a letter from President Deby to President Bush on border insecurity and rehatting. Original has been pouched to AF/C for transmittal to the White House. Following is Embassy unofficial translation. 2. Begin Text: Republic of Chad Presidency of the Republic T [...]
2006-03-13 15:28:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL CD SU
06NDJAMENA427CHAD: UNDP CONVENES OPPOSITION AND AMBASSADORS
[...] (SBU) Summary: UNDP resrep invited hand-picked key opposition leaders for an unprecedented discussion March 16, with U.S. and French ambassadors present. CPDC members and Yorongar stated their willingness to engage in national dialogue but emphasized that the blame lay on President Deby fo [...]
2006-03-17 16:11:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM CD
06NDJAMENA431CHAD: FRENCH VERSION OF COUP ATTEMPT, DEBY'S
[...] (C) Summary: According to the French Ambassador, the March 14 coup activity involved another member of Deby's extended clan and has made him more paranoid and less amenable to reason. The supposed coup leader, commander of an armored squadron in the presidential protective reserve force, i [...]
2006-03-20 11:41:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM CD
06NDJAMENA453CHAD: LAST-DITCH UN EFFORT ON ELECTIONS FAILS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Midnight March 24, the deadline for candidates to announce themselves for the May 3 presidential election, passed with only five candidates being announced: President Deby and four of his allies. The significant political opposition held fast to its boycott, despite reported [...]
2006-03-27 12:01:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM CD
06NDJAMENA460CHAD: DEMARCHE ON CHARLES TAYLOR
[...] (SBU) Emboff met acting MFA Europe-America officer Kama Dounia March 28 to make delivery (orally in French, written in English) of ref demarche urging Chad not to accept Charles Taylor if he attempted to flee to Chad, to cooperate fully with the UN and the Special Court for Sierra Leone, and t [...]
2006-03-28 16:00:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM UNSC CD LI NI KAWC XA XY
06NDJAMENA467CHAD: CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS ON POLITICAL WARPATH
[...] (SBU) Summary: The approach of the May 3 election has prompted civil society leaders publicly to ask the international community to pressure the regime to postpone the election. Some have privately lumped the United States with France in supporting the regime. The operative thesis is that [...]
2006-03-30 08:41:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM CD
06NDJAMENA482CHAD: DEBY ON DARFUR, DEMOCRACY, AND OIL
[...] (C) Summary: President Deby, in a meeting with Ambassador Wall March 30, said that Islamic fundamentalism and the deteriorating situation in Darfur threatened the stability of the entire Sahel region, and he asked for more forceful action from the international community. He reacted equably [...]
2006-03-31 10:30:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PHUM KDEM CD SU
06NDJAMENA520CHAD: ANOTHER PLEA FROM CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (SBU) Summary: A leading civil society activist, urging a national forum for reconciliation, painted a bleak picture for Chad and the region if the U.S. did not take a strong stand against the May 3 election. The Ambassador was sympathetic but doused expectation of U.S. support for her prop [...]
2006-04-08 11:18:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM CD
06NDJAMENA521CHAD: FRENCH AMBASSADOR LOOKS AT POST-ELECTION
[...] (C) Summary: French Ambassador Bercot, in conversation with Ambassador Wall April 7, confirmed that the March 30 battle went badly for the Chadian armed forces, but said that Deby was using oil tax payments to buy helicopters and was building up for an imminent riposte against the rebels led [...]
2006-04-09 09:52:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PHUM KDEM CD FR
06NDJAMENA526CHAD: A WARY CALM IN NDJAMENA
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a sequence of events which appeared to surprise both the Chadian government as well as the French forces in Chad, rebel forces under the loose umbrella group FUC, possibly in conjunction with southern rebel group led by Djibrine Dassert, penetrated Chad's eastern border with [...]
2006-04-12 09:12:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CD
06NDJAMENA529CHAD: TAIWAN FOREIGN MINISTER CONVENES AFRICA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Taiwan's Foreign Minister told the Ambassador April 9 that he was bringing his Africa ambassadors together in Ndjamena for a strategy session on how to cope with China's ratcheted-up efforts to expand influence in Africa and squeeze Taiwan out. Taiwan's assistance programs to [...]
2006-04-12 18:17:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CD
06NDJAMENA530CHAD: REBEL CONVOY BLOODIED LESS THAN 100 MILES
[...] (SBU) Summary: A rebel convoy of perhaps 40 vehicles moved to within less than 100 miles southeast of Ndjamena. According to the French Ambassador, Chadian armed forces engaged the convoy and largely destroyed it. A larger military threat may be looming on the eastern border. The French ar [...]
2006-04-12 19:03:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ASEC MOPS CH
06NDJAMENA535CHAD: GOVERNMENT SURVIVES FIGHTING IN NDJAMENA
[...] (U) Rebels reached the northeastern and eastern sections of Ndjamena during the night, and fighting erupted at dawn and lasted throughout the morning April 13, with the Chadian armed forces beating them back. Ndjamena has been quiet ever since, except for sporadic gunfire to the east. Embass [...]
2006-04-13 18:21:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ASEC MOPS CH
06NDJAMENA539CHAD: MORNING AFTER
[...] (SBU) Summary: Approximately one hundred prisoners were displayed on the parade grounds in Ndjamena the morning after the April 13 fighting, amid government nervousness that a number of rebels had fled. The French are widely perceived to have been crucial to beating the rebels. Some senior [...]
2006-04-14 14:10:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV AESC MOPS CH
06NDJAMENA545DASH ACROSS CHAD: FRENCH VERSION
[...] (SBU) Summary: The French, according to Ambassador Bercot and his Defense Attache, only became aware two days before the fight in Ndjamena on April 13 that the rebel force was aiming at the relatively undefended city. The city and government were saved, they say, because the rebels stalled [...]
2006-04-16 06:51:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PGOV PREL SU FR CD
06NDJAMENA586CHAD: FRENCH AMBASSADOR SEES DAS YAMAMOTO
[...] (C) Summary: French Ambassador Bercot repeated his view April 20 that the only way forward was to get Deby, before the May 3 election, t announce publicly the naming of an opposition government. He saw DAS Yamamoto's visit April 24-25 as key step in moving this idea forward. He acknowledged [...]
2006-04-21 20:45:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM CD FR SU
06NDJAMENA587CHAD: FRENCH AMBASSADOR SEES DAS YAMAMOTO
[...] (C) Summary: French Ambassador Bercot repeated his view April 20 that the only way forward was to get Deby, before the May 3 election, t announce publicly the naming of an opposition government. He saw DAS Yamamoto's visit April 24-25 as key step in moving this idea forward. He acknowledged [...]
2006-04-21 20:45:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM CD FR SU
06NDJAMENA589CHAD: SOUTHERN OPPOSITIONIST INSISTS ON ELECTION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Leading Southern oppositionist Kamougue said April 21 that the political opposition would not be again deceived into taking a post in a Deby government, unless the election were delayed, a national conference convened, and Deby became a titular transitional president alongside [...]
2006-04-23 08:03:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM CD
06NDJAMENA591DARFUR REBEL LEADER COMFORTABLY HOUSED IN CHAD
[...] (SBU) Summary: Darfur rebel leader Khalil Ibrahim received the Ambassador April 22 at his temporary quarters in Ndjamena (home belonging to President Deby's half-brother) and expressed unhappiness at the negotiations in Abuja and, in particular, the close relationship between the Americans a [...]
2006-04-23 17:34:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CD SU
06NDJAMENA672CHAD: PRESIDENT DEBY RESPONSE TO U.S. DEMARCHE
[...] The Director of President Deby's Civil Cabinet has sent the following written response to Ambassador Wall concerning reftel B demarche on ending support to Sudanese rebels. 2. Begin text: May 11 Excellence, Mr. Ambassador, I have the honor to bring to your attention that His Excel [...]
2006-05-12 15:04:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINS SOCI SU CD
06NDJAMENA745N'DJAMENA EAC
[...] (U) U.S. Embassy N'djamena convened an EAC on May 24. The EAC discussed the currently security environment in N'djamena following the May 3 Chadian Presidential elections. The EAC agreed that the situation continued to be stable and reiterated recommendation (reftel) to lift Authorized Depar [...]
2006-05-24 15:00:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV CASC CD
06NDJAMENA801CHAD: BRINGING PEACE CORPS BACK
[...] (SBU) Peace Corps is to my mind the single most effective U.S. Government-funded program in Chad. Now that the Department of State has authorized the lifting of Authorized Departure status (reftel),Peace Corps's suspension should be reconsidered as well. Peace Corps volunteers are already [...]
2006-06-06 13:55:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PGOV PHUM CD
06NDJAMENA821CHAD: GOC UNDERSTANDS TIP TIER TWO AND WATCH LIST
[...] (SBU) Ambassador and POL/ECON Officer on June 6 informed GOC Ministers of Justice, and of Family and Social Action of the publication of the 2006 Trafficking in Persons report, and of Chad's Tier Two Watch List ranking. Ambassador again raised the issue on June 7 with Minister of Foreign Affai [...]
2006-06-09 10:58:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KWMN PGOV PREL SMIG KDEM CD KCRS PHUM
06NDJAMENA822CHAD TO CONSIDER SUPPORT FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] Post delivered June 9 reftel demarche diplomatic note regarding the candidature of Prof. Ruth Wedgwood for re-election to the UNHRC to Chad MFA North America Desk Officer Adoum Mahamat Yahya. Pol/Econ Officer stressed Prof. Wedgwood's qualifications, and provided her CV with the diplomatic no [...]
2006-06-09 12:11:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC CD
06NDJAMENA95CHAD: FRENCH AMBASSADOR ON WORLD BANK AND DEBY
[...] (C) Summary: In a wide-ranging tour d'horizon, the French Ambassador in Chad defended President Deby as the only option for Chad, and affirmed that France would defend Chad's territorial integrity. France, according to Ambassador Bercot, is working to prevent Chad from becoming a failed sta [...]
2006-01-26 06:26:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPREL CD
06NEWDELHI1095CARTOONS: GOI ISSUES STATEMENT OF CONCERN, INDIAN
[...] (C) Summary: Indian Muslims joined in scattered protests against the Danish cartoons depicting the prophet Muhammad following Friday prayers on February 10. Most denounced the offensive cartoons, while a few directed their anger into either anti-US demonstrations (encouraged by the Iranian E [...]
2006-02-13 14:05:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SOCI KISL KDEM SCUL IN DA IR
06NEWDELHI1169NEW INDIAN MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS BACKS
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met with newly appointed Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma on February 14 to review plans for the President's visit, push for an Indian reply on our proposal for a democracy initiative (Ref B) and present the US appeal for further Indian assistance equ [...]
2006-02-15 12:50:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM UNSC PHUM PTER MARR MASS MOPS KNNP
06NEWDELHI1171AFGHAN MILITARY DONATIONS: GOI READY BUT NEEDS A
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST. Please see para 6. 2. (C) Ambassador presented reftel appeal for assistance to the ANA to Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma on February 14 (septel),noting India's generous contribution of vehicles for the ANA and suggesting that New Delhi [...]
2006-02-15 13:02:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALMASS PREL MARR MOPS PINS IN AF
06NEWDELHI1174PRESIDENT KALAM LOOKS FARTHER EAST FOR NEW
[...] (C) Summary: Giving new reach to India's "Look East" policy, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's January 31 to February 9 visit to Singapore, the Philippines and South Korea produced new education, defense and economic initiatives in a region whose importance to the GOI is growing steadily. Durin [...]
2006-02-15 14:27:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEAN ENRG KNNP ETRD ECON SOCI SCUL MASS
06NEWDELHI1220EXPANDED CSLA SCOPE IS BLOCKING AGREED PROGRESS IN
[...] (C) Summary: Approaching the President's visit to India, we need action by Washington principals in order to consolidate recent progress on civilian space cooperation and disentangle this from our trade agenda. The original NSSP goal to permit Indian launch of US satellites and foreign satel [...]
2006-02-16 11:01:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL ETTC ETRD KSCA TSPA KNNP IN OVIP POTUS
06NEWDELHI1315MUSLIMS SQUARE OFF - AGAINST AND FOR THE POTUS
[...] (C) Summary: On February 21, influential Muslim leader Imam Bukhari of Old Delhi's Jama Mosque confirmed to Poloff that he had rejected overtures from anti-American leaders to support their "Bush go Back" campaign. Bukhari, who formerly supported anti-US campaigns, has moderated his views an [...]
2006-02-22 12:46:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR IAEA KNNP KISL KDEM SCUL IN
06NEWDELHI1320INDIA AND THE US ON NEPAL: STILL NO DAYLIGHT, WE
[...] (C) Summary: MEA Joint Secretary (North) Pankaj Saran sought reassurance on February 22 that India and the US were still reading off the same page on Nepal policy, and underlined that India still sees the Maoist insurgency as the principle problem in Nepal. He requested USG action to convinc [...]
2006-02-22 14:01:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS IN NP PK
06NEWDELHI1321CHIRAC VISIT PUSHES US AGENDA ON CIVIL NUCLEAR
[...] (C) Summary: President Chirac's February 19-21 trip to New Delhi, which focused on political, economic, defense and energy cooperation, served as a preview for President Bush's upcoming visit. In a program and agenda very similar to our President's, the GOF made progress on "soft power" issue [...]
2006-02-22 14:35:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG TRGY MASS TSPA KNNP FR IN
06NEWDELHI1396POSITIVE BURNS-SHARMA FEBRUARY 24 MEETING FOCUSES
[...] (C) Summary: The February 24 meeting between Under Secretary for Political Affairs Burns and Indian Minister of SIPDIS State for External Affairs Anand Sharma reflected important GOI political endorsement of the positive direction of our bilateral relationship. Sharma, well-versed in the w [...]
2006-02-24 14:48:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG KNNP OVIP CVIS EINV ENLT KFLU TBIO
06NEWDELHI1415CONGRESSMAN CROWLEY AND RAHUL GANDHI DISCUSS
[...] (C) Summary. In a half hour February 20 meeting with Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY),Congress heir apparent Rahul Gandhi was eager to learn the Democratic party positions on a number of foreign policy issues, including the war in Iraq, the situation in the Middle East and the US relations [...]
2006-02-27 09:17:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KISL IN IZ IR
06NEWDELHI166SYRIAN OIL DEAL DEMARCHE: INDIAN RESPONSE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In response to Ref-A demarche points, Additional Secretary Ahmad of India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas told CDA that he had had concerns about the economic benefit of the joint India-China purchase of equity in a Syrian oil field, and that -- had he known there would be [...]
2006-01-10 01:47:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET ENRG ETRD PGOV IN SY CH IS LE
06NEWDELHI1738GOI HOPES FOR RESPONSE ON UN DEMOCRACY FUND
[...] (U) This message contains an ACTION REQUEST. Please see para 7. 2. (C) Summary: MEA Joint Secretary (UN Political) Sanjiv Arora told PolCouns and Poloff on March 13 that India is awaiting a US response to its proposal to set up a New Delhi office of the UN Democracy Fund. The GOI also l [...]
2006-03-13 13:48:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM PHUM IN
06NEWDELHI1806PRESIDENT KALAM IN BURMA: BALANCING REALPOLITIK WITH HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-16 11:15:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALASEAN BM ECON ELAB ENRG EPET KDEM PHUM PREL
06NEWDELHI1851DEMARCHE ON ELECTION FOR NON-PERMANENT SECURITY
[...] (C) Using a March 16 meeting with Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma to follow up on an earlier letter, Charge shared reftel USG concerns on the upcoming election for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat between Venezuela and Guatemala, pointing out Venezuela's disruptive [...]
2006-03-17 12:26:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC IN GT VE
06NEWDELHI1854SCENESETTER FOR CODEL BOND
[...] (SBU) Senator Bond, your delegation's 22-23 March visit to India provides a significant opportunity to assess the accelerating India-US relationship on the heels of President Bush's historic summit and help shape the next phase of this growing partnership. After forty years of mutual indiffe [...]
2006-03-17 14:25:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MASS OREP KSTC KOMC PARM INCB IN
06NEWDELHI20SCENESETTER FOR CODEL HASTERT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Speaker Hastert, your delegation's upcoming visit to India on January 10-13 provides a significant opportunity to advance the burgeoning India/US relationship. After forty years of drift during the Cold War, the US and India are making up for lost time. Thanks to the energy a [...]
2006-01-03 12:49:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MASS OREP KSTC KOMC PARM PK INCB IR
06NEWDELHI2057BOND: CIVIL NUCLEAR DEAL FACES HURDLES IN US
[...] (C) Summary: Senator Kit Bond (R-Missouri) told Minister of State Anand Sharma on Wednesday, March 22 that the civil-nuclear agreement faces stiff opposition in Congress, and Americans of Indian descent should actively engage their congressional representatives and urge them to support it. Sh [...]
2006-03-24 12:39:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALMNUC PREL ENRG EPET IR IN
06NEWDELHI2058SENATOR BOND DISCUSSES FIGHTER PLANES WITH DEFMIN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Visiting Senator Kit Bond of Missouri discussed the growing US-India defense relationship with Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee on March 23. Senator Bond encouraged the GOI to select F/A-18 fighter aircraft to help replace its aging MiG fleet, and Mukherjee sounded out the Se [...]
2006-03-24 12:53:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL MARR ETRD IN
06NEWDELHI2091INDIA DENIES FLIRTING WITH IRANIANS
[...] (C) Summary: In response to DCM's questions and concern about a Defense News article detailing Indian ""training"" of the Iranian Navy in Cochin, Joint Secretary (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran) Dilip Sinha told DCM and Poloff on March 27 that the visit of an Iranian Vice President to New Delhi and p [...]
2006-03-27 13:50:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG EPET MOPS IR IN
06NEWDELHI2171FOLLOW-UP ON BARAPIND EXTRADITION ASSURANCES
[...] (SBU) Summary: On March 29, 2006, Post received MEA Diplomatic Note T-413/11/2004 answering questions posed in USG Diplomatic Note 06/254/POL, dated March 7, 2006, regarding the extradition to India of Kulbir Singh Barapind. The full text of the GOI response is included below, as well as the [...]
2006-03-30 12:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCJAN CVIS PTER PREL KCRM PHUM PGOV IN
06NEWDELHI2172INDIA WILL SUPPORT OUR INCB CANDIDATE IF WE
[...] (SBU) After PolCouns raised reftel points regarding the nomination of Ambassador Levitsky for re-election to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) on March 29, MEA Joint Secretary (UN Economic and Social) Manjeev Puri responded that India would be pleased to support the US candidat [...]
2006-03-30 12:48:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR AORC PREL UN IN
06NEWDELHI2216TERRORIST FINANCE: LET AMENDMENT
[...] (S) Poloff on March 30 delivered Reftel demarche on amending the UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee listing on Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) to include the names Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Idara Khidmat-e-Khalq (IKK) to MEA Director (Americas) Gaitri Kumar and MEA Director (Pakistan) Jeeva Sagar. Both ex [...]
2006-03-31 11:43:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETEFIN KTFN PTER PREL ETTC IN PK
06NEWDELHI223NO IMMEDIATE MORALES VISIT PLANS, BUT LEFT WOULD
[...] (C) Summary: D/PolCouns and Poloff delivered reftel talking points on January 10 to Director (Latin America Countries) Anwar Haleem, who commented that he knew of no immediate plans for the Bolivian President-elect to visit India. We note that Indian Left parties would welcome a Morales visi [...]
2006-01-10 13:32:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IN BO
06NEWDELHI2231SCENESETTER FOR CODEL HAGEL
[...] (SBU) Senator Hagel, your delegation's 8-12 April visit to India provides a significant opportunity to assess the accelerating transformation of the India-US relationship following President Bush's historic March 1-3 meeting and help shape the next phase of this growing partnership. After fo [...]
2006-03-31 15:07:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MASS OREP KSTC KOMC PARM INCB PTER
06NEWDELHI224S57-05 AND MTAG: CW DEMARCHE DELIVERED, FOLLOWING
[...] (S) PolCouns and Poloffs delivered Ref A points to MEA Joint Secretary (Disarmament and International Security Affairs) Hamid Ali Rao and his deputies on January 10, and followed up on several 2005 proliferation cases involving Iran. Rao agreed to look into Ref A transaction, but pushed back [...]
2006-01-10 13:41:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPARM PREL CBW ETTC MTCRE IR IN
06NEWDELHI2255SCENESETTER FOR CODEL HASTERT
[...] (SBU) Speaker Hastert, your delegation's 9-12 April visit to India provides a significant opportunity to assess the accelerating transformation of the US-India relationship following President Bush's historic March 1-3 meeting and help shape the next phase of this growing partnership. After [...]
2006-04-03 13:18:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MASS OREP KSTC KOMC PARM PTER ECON
06NEWDELHI2324GOI CAUTIOUS ABOUT IRAQ POLICE TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request for NEA/I. Please see para 8. 2. (C) Summary: In an April 5 meeting with PolCouns and Poloff, MEA Joint Secretary (Gulf) Sanjay Singh conveyed the GOI's cautious willingness to increase its involvement in Iraq's reconstruction. Singh was very interested in [...]
2006-04-05 14:24:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KCRM KJUS MARR MOPS PGOV PINR PINS PTER
06NEWDELHI2446HUMAN RIGHTS, RELIGIOUS GROUPS DECRY PASSAGE OF
[...] (C) Summary: Split on party lines, the BJP-dominated Rajasthan Assembly overwhelmingly passed a controversial anti-conversion bill on March 26, but it must be signed by the state governor, then be approved by the state cabinet and have regulations promulgated before it can be enforced. Human [...]
2006-04-11 12:45:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KIRF KDEM SCUL CASC IN
06NEWDELHI2496MEA PROVIDES A/S BOUCHER WITH TOUR D'HORIZON OF
[...] (C) Summary: Over an April 7 lunch, MEA regional Joint Secretaries provided Assistant Secretary Richard Boucher with SIPDIS a review of India's relations with its neighbors in South and Central Asia. Boucher probed them specifically on Nepal, Pakistan (including Kashmir),Afghanistan, Cent [...]
2006-04-13 06:09:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ENRG ETRD PBTS MOPS ELTN EPET KDEM
06NEWDELHI2527JASWANT SINGH CAUTIOUS IN MEETING WITH A/S BOUCHER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During his April 7 meeting with SCA A/S Boucher, former Indian Foreign Minister and BJP leader Jaswant Singh cautioned that the US and India should not emphasize the nuclear agreement to the exclusion of other bilateral initiatives, but agreed that the two share a civilization an [...]
2006-04-13 11:59:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON MNUC KIRF ENRG IN PK
06NEWDELHI2532CODEL HASTERT AND SONIA GANDHI DISCUSS US-INDIA
[...] (C) Summary: In an April 12 meeting with a delegation led by Speaker of the House of Representatives Dennis Hastert (R-IL),Sonia Gandhi was particularly engaged on the status and process of passing the civil nuclear agreement in Congress. She was surprised to hear that the Representatives [...]
2006-04-14 06:38:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALMNUC PREL ENRG EPET IN
06NEWDELHI2536PM ASKS SEN HAGEL FOR HELP PASSING CIVIL NUKE
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in an April 10 meeting in Delhi with Senator Chuck Hagel asked for "Congressional blessings" for the US-India civil nuclear deal. He outlined to the Senator the importance of the deal to India's burgeoning economy, and made the case that India is a [...]
2006-04-14 10:18:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM TSPL KNNP ETTC ENRG TRGY BEXP EFIN
06NEWDELHI2587SCENESETTER FOR APRIL 19 US-INDIA CT JOINT WORKING
[...] (C) Summary: The US-India counterterrorism dialogue reflects our shared values and encompasses the range of CT issues in South Asia. New Delhi focuses on combating jihadi terrorism launched from Pakistan, which complicates USG efforts to engage Delhi in a more vibrant intelligence dialogue without [...]
2006-04-18 07:08:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPTER PGOV PINR PREL PINS MASS KJUS KTIA TBIO
06NEWDELHI264CODEL KERRY PROBES FOR AN INDIAN BOTTOM LINE ON
[...] (C) Summary: In a January 11 meeting with visiting Senator John Kerry, Prime Minister Singh underlined India's intention to fulfill the terms of the July 18 civil nuclear understanding, but rebuffed the Senator's effort to explore enhancements to the deal that might help to minimize Congressio [...]
2006-01-12 11:59:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP ENRG PTER ECON IR PK CH IN
06NEWDELHI2655A/USTR HARTWICK DISCUSSES WAY FORWARD ON CSLA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Awsistant US Trade Representative Doug Hartwick heard Indian objections to the draft Commercial Space Launch Agreement (CSLA) and explained USG reasoning behind the draft in a meeting with MEA and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) interlocutors on April 18. Ambassador H [...]
2006-04-20 10:36:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD KSTC ETTC KSPA KNNP IN
06NEWDELHI2747INDIA STILL HOPEFUL ON NEPALESE PARTIES, TEMPERS
[...] (C) Summary: Following criticism of its statement of support for Nepalese King Gyanendra's April 21 announcement, the MEA reassured us on April 23 and 24 that it continues to work with the Nepalese political parties and believes the "door is not closed" to a compromise between the parties and [...]
2006-04-24 11:57:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV PHUM KDEM IN
06NEWDELHI2867EXPECTED SONIA GANDHI ELECTORAL VICTORY NOT ENOUGH
[...] (C) Summary: Poloff's April 19-21 trip to Uttar Pradesh (UP) revealed that the political equation has changed since our previous visit in January. Then, most considered the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) to be on its way out. However, Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav has since used American [...]
2006-04-27 11:21:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR KDEM KISL SCUL IN
06NEWDELHI291LEFT'S BARK WORSE THAN ITS BITE AS ITS NOSTRILS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Leftist groups in India plan to protest President Bush's impending visit in order to rally the faithful prior to State elections in Communist strongholds and in the hope of intimidating the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) into limiting economic reforms and de-emphasiz [...]
2006-01-13 14:54:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON OVIP ASEC IN
06NEWDELHI2911FOLLOW-UP ON BARAPIND EXTRADITION ASSURANCES: GOI
[...] (SBU) Summary: On April 27, 2006, Post received MEA Diplomatic Note T-413/11/2004 answering questions regarding the 1997 extraditions of Daya Singh Sandhu and Kamaljit Kaur Sandhu, posed in USG Diplomatic Note 06/254/POL, dated March 7, 2006 (Ref A). The full text of the GOI response is incl [...]
2006-04-28 11:31:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCJAN CVIS PTER PREL KCRM PHUM PGOV IN
06NEWDELHI292LEFT'S BARK WORSE THAN ITS BITE AS ITS NOSTRILS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Leftist groups in India plan to protest President Bush's impending visit in order to rally the faithful prior to State elections in Communist strongholds and in the hope of intimidating the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) into limiting economic reforms and de-emphasiz [...]
2006-01-13 14:56:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON OVIP ASEC IN
06NEWDELHI2967INDIA STRENGTHENS RESOLVE IN AFGHANISTAN DESPITE
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST for SCA and PA. Please see Para 8. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Following the Taliban's decapitation of an Indian mobile phone network engineer taken hostage in Afghanistan, Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran made a thinly veiled reference to Pakistani support for the T [...]
2006-05-01 14:00:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS EAID IN PK
06NEWDELHI3048BOUCHER AND INDIAN OFFICIALS AGREE ON NEPAL
[...] (C) Summary: Having just returned from Kathmandu, Assistant Secretary Boucher related to MEA Joint Secretaries Pankaj Saran (Nepal) and S. Jaishankar (Americas) that the political parties intended to show progress. The U.S. would wait for the civilian government to issue a formal request for [...]
2006-05-04 07:16:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PGOV IN NP PTER
06NEWDELHI3107TERRORISM FINANCE: JI-4 TALKING POINTS DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) Poloff on April 28 delivered Reftel talking points to MEA Attache (Americas) Priyanka Chauhan, who accepted them without substantive comment. Econoff on April 28 delivered Reftel talking points to Finance Ministry Joint Secretary (Department of Economic Affairs) Dr. K.P. Krishnan, who a [...]
2006-05-05 11:15:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PTER PREL ETTC IN ID
06NEWDELHI317GOI PREFERS BILATERAL GOVERNMENT MECHANISM ON
[...] (S) Summary: MEA Joint Secretary (Disarmament and International Security) Hamid Ali Rao told PolCouns on January 17 that the GOI is uncomfortable with the direct communication between our Consulate in Mumbai and the Sabero company, and requested that we instead use a bilateral government mech [...]
2006-01-17 14:04:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPARM PREL CBW ETTC MTCRE IR IN
06NEWDELHI318SUCCESS OF US-INDIA MISSILE DEFENSE PLANEX CALLS
[...] (C) Summary: The U.S.-India Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Planning Exercise (Planex) held January 11-12, 2006 in Hyderabad sparked lively discussions on virtual threat depictions, MD designs and operational challenges related to ballistic MD execution. The Planex players successfully complet [...]
2006-01-17 14:54:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALMASS TSPL KSTC PREL MOPS IN
06NEWDELHI3199INDIAN MUSLIMS AND CONGRESS NERVOUS OVER U.S. IRAN
[...] (C) Summary: A cross-section of Indian Muslims have told Poloff in recent weeks that Indian Muslim opinion, both Sunni and Shia, is opposed to Washington's policy on Iran's nuclear program and that Indian Muslims would --as they did for Iraq in 2003-- likely peacefully take to the streets in l [...]
2006-05-09 11:35:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALKDEM KISL PGOV PINR PREL SCUL IN IR
06NEWDELHI3248RIFTS EMERGE AMONG INDIAN MUSLIMS OVER FOREIGN
[...] (C) Summary: In an ugly marriage of convenience, Indian Muslim extremists from the Wahhabi-influenced Deobandi sect and radical pro-Iran Shias have joined forces with the opportunistic regional Samajwadi Party (SP) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) to mount an anti-US political campaign. More moderate [...]
2006-05-11 08:38:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM KISL PGOV PINR PTER SCUL IN IR IZ
06NEWDELHI3270INDIA SKEPTICAL OF SCO AS SECURITY FORUM
[...] (C) Summary: PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to MEA Joint Secretary for Eurasia Bhagwati on May 10 seeking India's help to prevent the inclusion of anti-US language at the upcoming SCO meeting in Shanghai. Bhagwati stated clearly that as an observer to SCO, India has no role in drafting th [...]
2006-05-11 13:56:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV MASS PTER SNAR SCUL ETRD ENRG IN
06NEWDELHI3289BIO NOTES: NEW PAKISTANI DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSIONER
[...] (U) The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on May 4 informed Post of the arrival of Mohammad Afrasiab, previously Minister (Political) at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, as their new Deputy High Commissioner. (NOTE: In his CV and nearly all press references, Afrasiab uses only his family [...]
2006-05-12 05:28:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR IN PK CH NZ
06NEWDELHI3300DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-12 09:41:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CBW CWC OPCW IN
06NEWDELHI3313PARLIAMENT SET TO DEBATE THE UPA'S PRO-AMERICAN
[...] (C) Summary: The UPA's pro-American foreign policy could come under intense criticism from both the Left Front (LF) and the BJP during the current parliamentary session that began May 10. The Communists, energized by victories in the just-concluded state assembly elections, will take a hosti [...]
2006-05-12 11:46:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM MNUC KNNP PINR IN
06NEWDELHI3334MEA POSITIVE ON PAK, AFGHANISTAN, TURKMENISTAN,
[...] (C) Summary: A senior MEA official told us Indo-Pak people-to-people links continue to proliferate, with a recent Pakistan Peoples' Party delegation visiting India and the prospect of a PM Singh visit to Pakistan this summer. The Composite Dialogue continues, with some hope for a tangible d [...]
2006-05-15 09:20:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL MOPS EPET EAID PBTS PINR ENRG EWWT
06NEWDELHI3471CONGRESS SHOOTS ITSELF BY REVIVING THE CASTE QUOTA
[...] (C) Summary. The Congress party needlessly set off a political firestorm by proposing a bill to add a 27 percent quota for "other backward castes (OBCs)" in public higher education institutions. OBCs are castes that do not face traditional discrimination but have been determined to be "econo [...]
2006-05-18 12:50:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PINR SOCI SCUL KPAO IN
06NEWDELHI356LUCKNOW'S SHIAS UPBEAT ON U.S. OPPOSE TERRORISM,
[...] (C) Summary: Sunni and Shia Muslim leaders emphasized to Poloff during his January 14-16 visit to Lucknow that the overwhelming majority of India's Shias oppose Islamic terrorism (much of which has been directed against Shias) and want India to cultivate close relations with the US. Leaders [...]
2006-01-18 11:50:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALKISL PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER SCUL IN IZ PK
06NEWDELHI3582INDIA SEEKS TO PROTECT POSTAL SERVICES FROM
[...] (SBU) Summary: Communist labor unions boast 600,000 members in the public sector postal department and the UPA government cannot remain in power without Communist support. In a demonstration of the fetters that the Communists can maintain over UPA economic policy, the Congress-dominated UPA [...]
2006-05-23 12:47:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECPS ELAB PGOV EINV PREL EFIN ETRD IN
06NEWDELHI3583CONGRESS FARES BADLY IN SPECIAL SESSION OF
[...] (C) Summary. Congress ineptitude and a predilection for scoring "own goals" on domestic policy turned what should have been a routine wrap-up session of Parliament into an embarrassment for the UPA that has left the Prime Minister's political stock in the doldrums. Congress convened the May [...]
2006-05-23 13:06:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PARM MNUC ENRG PINR MARR IN
06NEWDELHI3611EMBASSY AND MEA HOLD PRODUCTIVE, FOCUSED CTJWG
[...] (U) This is an Action Request for SCA and S/CT. Please see Para 17. 2. (C) Summary: The DCM and key Embassy interlocutors on counterterrorism issues (see Paras 21-22) on May 19 reviewed with MEA Additional Secretary (International Organizations) KC Singh action items that emerged from the April 19 [...]
2006-05-24 10:28:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPTER EFIN TBIO PREL PINS SCUL KCIP ASEC EAIR
06NEWDELHI3665INDIANS MINDFUL OF IRANIAN MISCHIEF AT NAM
[...] (C) Charge delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary for the Americas Dr. Jaishankar on May 25. After Charge walked him through the demarche and noted Washington's keen interest in India's views in light of the US-India civil nuclear energy agreement, Jaishanka [...]
2006-05-25 13:21:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KNNP AORC IAEA PARM IR IN
06NEWDELHI369LUCKNOW'S SHIAS UPBEAT ON U.S., OPPOSE TERRORISM,
[...] (C) Summary: Sunni and Shia Muslim leaders emphasized to Poloff during his January 14-16 visit to Lucknow that the overwhelming majority of India's Shias oppose Islamic terrorism (much of which has been directed against Shias) and want India to cultivate close relations with the US. Leaders [...]
2006-01-18 13:19:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALKISL PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER SCUL IN IZ PK
06NEWDELHI370HAVING SURVIVED 2005, THE UPA WILL BE MORE
[...] (C) Summary: Most political observers expect the Congress-led UPA government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to remain in power until the end of its term in 2009, although it is likely to proceed cautiously on economic liberalization and closer ties with the US out of fear of provoking its [...]
2006-01-18 13:33:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON PHUM PINR KDEM IN
06NEWDELHI3730TERRORISM FINANCE: U.S. DOMESTIC DESIGNATION OF
[...] (U) This is an Action Request for EB and S/CT, please see Para 3. 2. (C) Poloff on May 4 delivered Reftel talking points to MEA Director (Americas) Gaitri Kumar, who accepted them without substantive comment. Econoff on May 5 delivered Reftel talking points to Finance Ministry, Departmen [...]
2006-05-30 08:13:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PTER PREL ETTC IN PK
06NEWDELHI3755MEA QUESTIONS SYRIA DEMARCHE
[...] (C) Acting PolCouns delivered ref A demarche to MEA Joint Secretary (Americas) S. Jaishankar on May 30, and explained SIPDIS why a Syrian FM Walid Mu'allim visit -- if in fact true -- would undermine international efforts to isolate Syria and would be poorly viewed in Congress and the Admin [...]
2006-05-30 12:15:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR KISL IN SY
06NEWDELHI3833INDIA WELCOMES NEW U.S. APPROACH ON IRAN, BUT IS
[...] (C) DCM delivered reftel points to MEA Joint Secretary (Americas) Dr. S. Jaishankar after NSA Narayanan remained unavailable throughout the day either to meet with or speak on the phone to the Ambassador. Jaishankar acknowledged our demarche's requests for Indian action, but made no further s [...]
2006-06-01 13:12:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
06NEWDELHI3835TERRORISTS INCREASINGLY TARGETING HINDUS
[...] (C) Summary: Recent terror attacks targeting Hindus could impact Indo-Pak rapprochement and spark religious tension. A foiled May 31 dawn attack on the hardline Hindu Rashtriya Swyamsewak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur that would likely have led to communal violence was averted because of [...]
2006-06-01 13:26:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ASEC KIRF IN PK
06NEWDELHI3844MEA SAYS SYRIAN FM WILL NOT VISIT INDIA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-02 09:54:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR KISL IN SY
06NEWDELHI3926GOI READOUT OF BRASILIA NSG MEETING POSITIVE
[...] (C) Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma told DCM on June 5 that the GOI's impression of the Nuclear Suppliers Groups (NSG) plenary in Brasilia was positive, noting that a number of countries' positions were more supportive than before. MEA Joint Secretary (Americans) S. Jaish [...]
2006-06-06 11:22:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KNNP PARM IN
06NEWDELHI396ENERGY AND TRADE DOMINATE CODEL GILLMOR'S MEETING
[...] (SBU) Summary: A congressional delegation led by Congressman Gillmor (R-OH) held a wide-ranging discussion with Indian Members of Parliament at a meeting convened by the Indo-US Parliamentary Forum on January 13. Energy and trade dominated the session, with the Indian Parliamentarians stress [...]
2006-01-19 14:11:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV OVIP KNNP ENRG ECON ETRD IN PK
06NEWDELHI397PM SINGH EMPHASIZES MUTUAL BENEFITS OF NUCLEAR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told visiting US Representative Paul Gillmor (R-OH) and his delegation January 13, 2006 that the future of US-India relations was extremely promising, that India and America shared common values, that both would benefit from successful passage of l [...]
2006-01-19 15:19:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MNUC ENRG PTER ETRD EINV KDEM OVIP
06NEWDELHI4000LUCKNOW SHIAS CELEBRATE ZARQAWI'S DEMISE
[...] (C) Summary: Indian Muslim reaction to the death of Abu Musab al Zarqawi varied. In Lucknow, where there is a clear Shia majority, there were public celebrations, with most in the community jubilant. In the rest of India, however, Shias are a small minority and although privately happy, wer [...]
2006-06-08 12:17:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PINR KISL KPAO IN
06NEWDELHI4062THE COMMUNISTS ARE ON A ROLL AND LOADED FOR BEAR
[...] (C) Summary: India's Communist parties were energized by their victories in the recently concluded state elections (Reftel A),and have been more rhetorically aggressive in their criticism of the UPA. While the Communists will be more ambitious in their confrontation, they remain unlikely t [...]
2006-06-09 13:00:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PINR ECON EINV EFIN IN
06NEWDELHI4206INDIA SHARES OUR CONCERNS ABOUT DECLARATION ON
[...] SUMMARY: A senior Indian official said India shared U.S. views on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, found the self-determination clauses unacceptable, and was not comfortable with the process by which the declaration had been framed, but would not be averse to an extension o [...]
2006-06-15 14:20:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPHUM KDEM AORC PREL IN
06NEWDELHI4255FOLLOW-UP WITH CERT-IN: COOPERATIVE APPROACH TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: PolOff on June 6 revisited India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) for the third time, with SciCouns and EconOff accompanying. CERT-In is pursuing a multi-platform outreach program to cybersecurity experts in the public, private, and academic sectors. Although last [...]
2006-06-16 12:19:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KCIP TINT PINR IN
06NEWDELHI4405INDIA FAVORS PARALLEL DEMARCHE TO SRI LANKA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-22 12:08:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM IN
06NEWDELHI4588INDIA WALKED A FINE LINE ON IRAN AT THE SCO SUMMIT
[...] (C) Indian Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora told the Ambassador June 28 that he had informal conversations with Iranian President Ahmedinejad 3-4 times at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, and while Ahmedinejad had been reserved due to India's IAEA votes against I [...]
2006-06-29 12:01:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
06NEWDELHI4589UN MANAGEMENT DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] A/Pol/Couns delivered reftel demarche regarding UN Management reform and UN spending cap on June 28 to Gaitri Kumar, MEA, Director (Americas) and to Ravi Shankar, MEA, Director for United Nations Political affairs. Neither had any substantive response. 2. (U) Visit New Delhi's Classif [...]
2006-06-29 12:01:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDAORC IN IS PREL UNGA
06NEWDELHI4702TERRORIST FINANCE: IIRO PRENOTIFICATION
[...] (C) Poloff on July 3 delivered reftel talking points to MEA Director (Americas) Gaitri Kumar, who accepted them without substantive comment and promised to forward them to "the appropriate agencies." EconCouns on same day delivered talking points to Finance Ministry Joint Secretary (Departme [...]
2006-07-05 12:31:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PTER PREL ETTC IN
06NEWDELHI4824GOI STILL UNDECIDED IN UNSC VOTE BUT SEES
[...] (C) The DCM used a July 7 meeting with Additional Secretary (International Organizations),K.C. Singh to probe SIPDIS how the GOI planned to vote in the upcoming election for the Group of Latin American Countries UN Security Council seat. Guatemala and Venezuela are the two candidates. Decl [...]
2006-07-10 14:05:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKUNR PREL VE IN
06NEWDELHI4825GOI STILL UNDECIDED IN UNSC VOTE BUT SEES
[...] (C) The DCM used a July 7 meeting with Additional Secretary (International Organizations),K.C. Singh to probe SIPDIS how the GOI planned to vote in the upcoming election for the Group of Latin American Countries UN Security Council seat. Guatemala and Venezuela are the two candidates. Decl [...]
2006-07-10 14:05:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKUNR PREL VE IN
06NEWDELHI4928J&K CROSS-SECTION AGREES, EVERYTHING SLIPPING
[...] (C) Summary: July 5-8 meetings in Srinagar and Jammu with a cross-section of journalists, police officials, NGO activists, businesspeople, and politicians from most major J&K parties demonstrated to Poloff and PolFSN that our J&K interlocutors are united as never before in their assessment th [...]
2006-07-13 10:15:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL CASC PHUM PBTS SCUL SOCI PREF
06NEWDELHI4937DEMARCHE ON COMPACT WITH CUBA DELIVERED
[...] (U) POLOFF delivered demarche on free Cuba, including talking points and the Compact with the Cuban people to MEA DepSec Santosh Jha (Americas) on July 13. Jha had no substantive comment. PYATT [...]
2006-07-13 11:08:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL CU PA
06NEWDELHI4968DEMARCHE ON COMPACT WITH CUBA DELIVERED
[...] (U) POLOFF delivered demarche on free Cuba, including talking points and the Compact with the Cuban people to MEA DepSec Santosh Jha (Americas) on July 13. Jha had no substantive comment. PYATT [...]
2006-07-14 10:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL CU PA
06NEWDELHI512UNDERSECRETARY BURNS AND FS SARAN DISCUSS NEXT
[...] (C) Summary: Undersecretary Burns and Indian Foreign Secretary Saran reviewed ten potential deliverables for the SIPDIS President's visit during a January 20 working lunch. In a meeting later that day, U/S Burns stressed to Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia that I [...]
2006-01-25 05:44:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL EAGR PGOV PINR ENRG PHUM PTER SCOI IN
06NEWDELHI5135INDIA'S NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD: ADVISING
[...] (C) Summary: The National Security Advisory Board -- populated by civilians, but supported by the GOI National Security Council Secretariat -- is a little-discussed institution designed to provide creative long-term assessments to the National Security Advisor, and through him to the Cabinet [...]
2006-07-21 07:22:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR IN
06NEWDELHI5285THE CIVIL NUCLEAR INITIATIVE MOVES TO CENTER STAGE
[...] (C) Summary: The U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Initiative has moved to the top of the agenda in Parliament. Both the Prime Minister and Minister of State for External Affairs tried to assuage angry MPs from the Left and the Right on July 26 and 27, with limited success. Despite the dramatic floo [...]
2006-07-27 12:30:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PARM PINR TSPL KNNP ETTC ENRG TRGY IN
06NEWDELHI547DEOBANDI MUSLIMS RENOUNCE THEIR LEADER'S
[...] (C) Summary: On January 23, three Maulanas from the influential seminary at Deoband called on Poloff, renounced the anti-American statements made by Mahmood Madni, the General Secretary of the Jamiatul Ulema-e-Hind - JUH (the political arm of Deobandi Islam) and distanced themselves from call [...]
2006-01-25 12:32:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALKISL OVIP PHUM PINR ASEC PTER SCUL IN
06NEWDELHI5470INDIAN MUSLIM RESENTMENT SMOLDERING OVER LEBANON AND GAZA
[...] (C) Summary: Events in Lebanon and Gaza have attracted considerable attention in India, but are of particular concern to the country's 130 million Muslims. The Urdu press has treated Lebanon/Gaza events in great detail. Editorial opinion --some planted by Iranian agents-- is uniformly anti-Isra [...]
2006-08-04 09:15:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINR PTER KISL SCUL EINV IN
06NEWDELHI5495A GARRULOUS SONIA GANDHI OPENS UP TO MARIA SHRIVER
[...] (C) Summary: In a relaxed August 3 conversation with California first lady Maria Shriver, Sonia Gandhi revealed a rare glimpse of herself. Usually withdrawn and reserved in public, she spoke at great length and radiated confidence on women's' issues and some aspects of her private life. Mrs. Gandhi [...]
2006-08-04 13:17:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PHUM SCUL KWMN PINS IN
06NEWDELHI5558A/S BOUCHER PUSHES INDIA ON NAM, UN
[...] (C) Summary. In an August 7 meeting with Indian MEA Joint Secretary (JS) Americas Dr. S. Jaishankar, A/S Boucher: SIPDIS -- urged India to use its influence in the upcoming Havana Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit as a positive force to curb attempts at unhelpful resolutions, such as supp [...]
2006-08-08 12:00:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UN IN
06NEWDELHI556JEHADI TERRORISM STALKS INDIA'S TIES WITH AMERICA
[...] (C) Summary: India enters the new year under the continued threat of jehadi terrorist attacks that could harm American interests and negatively affect Indo-Pak relations. The nature and scope of terrorist attacks launched by jehadi groups, particularly Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT),ev [...]
2006-01-25 14:18:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV PINR ASEC KISL IN PK
06NEWDELHI5621TWO GRUMPY OLD MEN HIJACK NATIONAL POLITICS AND
[...] (C) Summary: Two grumpy old men, Natwar Singh of Congress and Jaswant Singh of the BJP, have made unwise decisions that will likely end their political careers. Too proud to admit to poor judgment, both men have blamed Congress for their problems and taken the offensive. Ordinarily, their f [...]
2006-08-11 11:28:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL KDEM EPET IN
06NEWDELHI5801SRI LANKANS SEEK MORE INDIAN INVOLVEMENT
[...] (C) Sri Lankan Deputy High Commissioner A. Sabarulla Khan delivered an Aide Memoire to Acting PolCouns August 21, using the occasion to mention that the same note had been recently delivered to the GOI and that MEA Joint Secretary Mohan Kumar received it positively and endorsed the notion of formin [...]
2006-08-21 13:42:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS CE IN
06NEWDELHI583GOI PROMISES MILITARY SUPPORT TO SRI LANKA AND
[...] (C) Summary: During U/S Burns' January 21 consultations on regional issues, the GOI relayed its concerns over the increasingly possible return to war in Sri Lanka and the conflict between the need for Iranian gas and the looming crisis over Tehran's nuclear program. Indian Foreign Secretary [...]
2006-01-27 08:41:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MOPS ENRG EPET IR CE IN
06NEWDELHI6254G-8 SEEKS TO COORDINATE CT EFFORTS WITH INDIA
[...] (U) Summary: G-8 officials met on August 31 to discuss joint efforts to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation with GOI in light of a rising trend in terrorist attacks in recent years. Most meeting participants stressed India's interest in gaining international cooperation against Pakist [...]
2006-09-07 12:55:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER PINR KTFN EFIN IN RS
06NEWDELHI6256CUBAN AMBASSADOR CLAIMS IRAN'S NUCLEAR ISSUES WILL
[...] (SBU) Cuban Ambassador to India, H.E. Juan Carretero, told a Delhi think tank discussion group that Iran's right to continue its nuclear program will not be discussed at the NAM Summit, as "NAM does not entertain individual countries' issues except for the question of Palestine and Israel's r [...]
2006-09-07 13:06:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PTER PINR IN
06NEWDELHI6298INDIA'S ROLE IN NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT:
[...] (C) SUMMARY: India may attempt to transform its role to that of a "bridge power" between the developed North and the impoverished South during the upcoming NAM Summit in Havana. In the context of considerable public and internal GOI debate about the utility of NAM and India's proper place in t [...]
2006-09-08 13:38:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR ECON ECIN IN
06NEWDELHI6431EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: AERONAUTICAL
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. Export Control Officer (ECO) Michael Rufe and CS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Post-shipment Verification (PSV) at the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA),Bangalor [...]
2006-09-14 11:19:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDETTC ETRD BEXP IN
06NEWDELHI657UPA CABINET SHUFFLE GOOD FOR AMERICA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-30 13:24:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL ECON ENRG EPET EMIN EAID MASS
06NEWDELHI6582INDIA KEEPING AN EYE OPEN FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: MEA Joint Secretary for Eurasia Jaimini Bhagwati argued that India's role as an observer in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a useful opportunity to help the organization set reasonable priorities. Bhagwati expressed interest in cooperating with the U.S. on techni [...]
2006-09-21 12:06:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KISL MARR AF UZ TI TX KZ KG
06NEWDELHI6807EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: DIRECTORATE
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. BIS requested a PSV on Directorate General of EME (EME),Master General of Ordnance Branch, Integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence (Army),DHQ PO, New Delhi 110011. E [...]
2006-09-29 11:52:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDETTC ETRD BEXP IN
06NEWDELHI6913THE COMMUNISTS AND CONGRESS SPAR OVER THE INDO/US
[...] (C) In its September 12-13 Central Committee meeting the CPI(M) leadership assailed the UPA government's relationship with the US, accusing it of sacrificing Indian autonomy and taking dictation from Washington on foreign policy and economic issues. The CPI(M) pledged to continue agitating [...]
2006-10-05 12:26:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALEAGR ECON ENRG EPET MARR MASS PGOV PREL IN PK
06NEWDELHI6926EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: INDIA
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. BIS requested a PSV on India Meteorological Department (IMD),New Delhi, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, GOI. IMD was listed as the Ultimate Consignee [...]
2006-10-06 09:13:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDETTC ETRD BEXP IN
06NEWDELHI6980INDIA CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST
[...] (U) Charge d'Affaires delivered reftel demarche to MEA Acting Joint Secretary (Americas) at OOB October 10. Polcouns also delivered demarche to Joint Secretary (East Asia) Ashok Kantha, who cited India's strong statement condemning the DPRK nuclear test. 2. (C) Early on October 9, DepPolCou [...]
2006-10-10 11:59:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM KNNP IN KN
06NEWDELHI7005HIGH STAKES FOR INDIA IN NEPAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: India's stakes in Nepal are high, yet, of all its neighbors, Nepal is the easiest to manage, according to MEA Americas Director Santosh Jha. Jha said the Maoists are long on guns, but short on strategy. They have created an "aura" of support, said Jha, but would be exposed in e [...]
2006-10-11 10:03:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM NE IN
06NEWDELHI7095INDIA'S SRI LANKA POLICY DESCRIBED AS DECISIVE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a 27 September roundtable discussion on India-Sri Lanka relations, the consensus among prominent journalists and think-tankers was that the GOI should pursue a Track II dialogue with the Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) in three phases: achieve a sustainable cease-fire agreement [...]
2006-10-16 01:12:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER IN CE
06NEWDELHI7130UNSCR 1718 DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] Political Counselor delivered reftel talking points October 14 to the Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary for the Americas S. Jaishankar and MEA Joint SIPDIS Secretary for East Asia Ashok Kantha, neither of whom had any SIPDIS substantive response. PYATT [...]
2006-10-17 04:10:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP KN PARM IN
06NEWDELHI7274INDIA'S LATEST DEFENSE SCANDAL: FEW LONG-TERM
[...] (C) Summary. Former NDA Defense Minister George Fernandes was accused on October 10 of receiving bribes in a 2000 defense procurement contract for Barak missiles from Israel. The scandal revived memories of last year's Denel affair, where a South African company was blacklisted and all outsta [...]
2006-10-20 13:02:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS KCRM ECON IN
06NEWDELHI7306MOD STRESSES NO IMMEDIATE CHANGE IN DEFENSE
[...] (C) Summary. Department of Defense Production Joint Secretary (Exports) Kiran Chadha told A/USTR Ambassador SIPDIS Hartwick in an October 20 meeting: -- the GOI is firm that there will be no changes in the immediate future to defense procurement procedures, despite the August 30 release [...]
2006-10-23 13:04:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR ECON ETRD IN
06NEWDELHI7338PRANAB MUKHERJEE NAMED INDIAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS
[...] (C) After much delay, Prime Minister Singh named Pranab Kumar Mukherjee to fill the External Affairs Minster slot vacated by the departure of K. Natwar Singh in December 2005. PM Singh has been acting as MEA Minister since K. Natwar Singh's exit under a cloud for his alleged role in the oil f [...]
2006-10-24 14:27:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV INR PINR IN
06NEWDELHI7584INDIAN NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR VIEWS DELAY IN
[...] (S) Summary: Ambassador met with National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan on November 3rd to discuss the status of the US-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative as well as terrorism and Indo-Pakistan relations (Septel). Narayanan downplayed concern about Indian public reaction if the leg [...]
2006-11-03 15:01:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PARM TSPL ETTC ENRG KNNP IN
06NEWDELHI759U/S DOBRIANSKY DISCUSSES DEMOCRACY PROMOTION IN
[...] (C) As part of the February 1 Global Issues Forum, U/S Dobriansky met with Foreign Secretary Saran to discuss initiatives to promote democracy and human rights with India, including presidential deliverables, the UN Deeocracy Fund and UN Human Rights Commission reform. U/S Dobriansky opened [...]
2006-02-02 14:19:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM UNSC PHUM PTER AF HU JP IZ IN
06NEWDELHI761INDO-US GLOBAL ISSUES FORUM REVIEWS PRM/TIP ISSUES
[...] (C) Summary: A US delegation led by Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky discussed Bhutanese and Tibetan refugees, trafficking in persons, and forced labor with the Indian delegation headed by Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran at the Global Issues Forum in New Delhi [...]
2006-02-03 03:05:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF ELAB PHUM IN NP BT
06NEWDELHI7618ANTI-AMERICAN GROUPS USE SADDAM VERDICT TO SQUEEZE
[...] (C) Summary: The GOI on November 5 issued a tepid response to the verdict and death sentence on Saddam Hussein that questioned the validity of the judicial process. This GOI response reflects the considerable pressure the Congress Party is facing from two key groups that it needs to remain [...]
2006-11-06 15:11:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KNNP PARM MNUC KISL KDEM IN
06NEWDELHI7661NEW DEFENSE MINISTER ANTONY ASSURES AMBASSADOR OF
[...] (C) Summary. In a courtesy call by the Ambassador, new Defense Minister A.K. Antony: -- emphasized the importance of concluding the civil nuclear cooperation agreement; -- said India is consciously seeking to expand its defense relationship with America; -- confirmed he will follow the [...]
2006-11-08 07:31:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR PINR IN
06NEWDELHI7667FOREIGN MINISTER MUKHERJEE POSITIONED TO HELP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In his first call on Pranab Mukherjee in his new position as Minister for External Affairs (bio in reftel),the Ambassador emphasized the importance of the broad vision for US-India relations outlined by the President, to which Mukherjee readily added his support and commitment. [...]
2006-11-08 08:05:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PARM PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL
06NEWDELHI7725INDIA STILL TESTING THE WATERS IN TAJIKISTAN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In a recent visit to Dushanbe, New Delhi PolOff met with MFA and Ministry of Energy officials and local diplomats to explore Indo-Tajik relations. Indian rehabilitation and construction efforts include a small hydropower project, construction of a tunnel, rehabilitation of the a [...]
2006-11-09 13:44:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PBTS ECIN ENRG SNAR TI IN
06NEWDELHI7749EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: GUJARAT NARMADA VALLEY
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. Export Control Officer (ECO) Michael Rufe and BIS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Pre-license Check (PLC) at Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Company Ltd. (GNFC),Bhar [...]
2006-11-13 08:40:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDETTC ETRD BEXP IN
06NEWDELHI7759BOUCHER DISCUSSES NUCLEAR TALKS, BILATERAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Reflecting the rapid maturation and quickly broadening scope of US-India strategic coordination, visiting Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher and Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary (Americas) Dr. Subramanyam Jaishankar discussed the o [...]
2006-11-13 10:55:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
06NEWDELHI7762AN INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH COMMUNIST LEADER
[...] (C) Summary: In a November 13 meeting with PolCouns, CPI(M) leader and ideologue Sitaram Yechury expressed a desire to maintain regular relations with the Embassy. With a straight face, Yechury was adamant that good relations benefited both India and the US and had moved beyond the stage of [...]
2006-11-13 11:52:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALECON ELAB PGOV PINR PREL IN BG NP SL
06NEWDELHI7783DEMARCHE TO INDIA ON INTERNATIONAL LAW COMMISSION
[...] (U) PolOffs delivered ref (A) diplomatic note on Oct. 31 to Ministry of External Affairs (Americas) Director Santosh Jha and again on Nov. 14 to MEA (UN Economic and Social) Under Secretary R. Masakui. Jha had no formal response to the diplomatic note. Masakui replied that it had been forwa [...]
2006-11-14 12:10:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ILC UNGA UN IN
06NEWDELHI7870FS MENON TELLS USDP EDELMAN INDIA WILL EMPOWER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a 15 November meeting with Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon, visiting Under Secretary of SIPDIS Defense for Policy, Eric Edelman, outlined the reorganization of the Department of Defense (DOD) Policy Office, noting the addition of an Assistant Secretary for all Asia incl [...]
2006-11-20 12:56:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PTER MOPS IN
06NEWDELHI7886BOTH SIDES BULLISH ON U.S.-INDIA MIL-MIL TIES
[...] (C) Summary. U.S.-India military-to-military ties - already growing rapidly - were given a fresh boost in back-to-back Defense Procurement and Production Group (DPPG) and Defense Policy Group (DPG) meetings in New Delhi during the week of November 12. In addition to the high-level networking [...]
2006-11-21 12:07:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS ETTC KSTC KOMC IN
06NEWDELHI7935IRANIAN FM MOTTAKI REACHES OUT TO PM SINGH, THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In his first visit to India since becoming Foreign Minister, Iran's FM Mottaki invited PM Singh to Iran, discussed the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) natural gas pipeline, the proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) deal, the IAEA and Iran's nuclear program, Iraq and Afghanistan [...]
2006-11-22 12:04:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EPET ELTN ENRG KNNP KISL IR IN
06NEWDELHI8017U/S EDELMAN INFORMS DEFENSE SECRETARY DUTT AESA
[...] (U) This cable replaces New Delhi 7884, to reflect changes made in the clearance process not included in the original. 2. (C) Summary. Undersecretary Eric Edelman told Indian Defense Secretary Shekhar Dutt that the Department of Defense has concluded that the U.S. would be prepared to make [...]
2006-11-29 03:08:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS MCAP KSTC KOMC IN
06NEWDELHI8020NARAYANAN TELLS PISTOLE INDIA SEEKS TERRORIST
[...] (S) Summary: In a frank November 27th discussion with FBI Deputy Director Pistole, National Security Advisor Narayanan explained that while the overall intelligence relationship had improved, the U.S. could only strengthen its counter-terrorism cooperation with India by sharing signals intell [...]
2006-11-29 04:54:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PK IN
06NEWDELHI803UNPRECEDENTED INDIA VISIT BY SAUDI KING BOOSTS
[...] (C) Summary: MEA Joint Secretary Sanjay Singh told PolCouns and Poloff on February 2 that Saudi King Abdullah's January 25-28 New Delhi visit - the first in 50 years by a Saudi monarch - was a great success, and far broader in scope than was reported in the media. The visit highlighted energy [...]
2006-02-03 14:18:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EPET ETTC PTER UNGA IN SA PK IR IS
06NEWDELHI8067HU JINTAO FAILS TO COMMIT TO INDIAN RELATIONSHIP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: There are more questions than answers in the aftermath of Chinese President Hu Jintao's November 20-23 visit to India - the first by a Chinese president in 10 years. While taking moderate strides on economic confidence-building measures, it appears that hopes for forward moveme [...]
2006-11-30 12:23:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR ETRD EINV MNUC PARM IN CH
06NEWDELHI8137PM SINGH VISIT TO JAPAN: TIME FOR THE U.S. TO SEIZE THE DAY ON CLOSER TRILATERAL COOPERATION
[...] (C) Summary. Prime Minister Singh will visit Tokyo December 13-16 as a follow-on to the ASEAN summit. He and PM Abe are expected to have a feel-good series of meetings, including talks on deepening the bilateral relationship, economic and cultural "deliverables," recognition of the expansion of I [...]
2006-12-05 08:10:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR KDEM JA IN
06NEWDELHI8243THE SACHAR REPORT DOCUMENTS THE DISMAL STATE OF
[...] (C) Summary: In 2005, the UPA government established the Sachar Commission with a mandate to prepare a report on the current status of Indian Muslims. The report was completed on November 17, 2006 and was made public early in December. It asserts that Indian Muslims are among the poorest co [...]
2006-12-08 12:06:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SCUL ELAB ECON KISL IN
06NEWDELHI8250S/CT DEPUTY COORDINATOR PALMER AND ADDITIONAL
[...] (C) Summary. In a December 7 meeting, S/CT Deputy Coordinator Virginia Palmer and Ministry of External Affairs Additional Secretary (International Organizations) K.C. Singh discussed: -- Indian flexibility on dates for the next CTJWG, presumably in February; -- Pakistani-based terrorism, i [...]
2006-12-08 12:32:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PK IN
06NEWDELHI8268U/S BURNS AND INDIAN DEFENSE SECRETARY DUTT
[...] (C) Summary. In a December 8 meeting, Undersecretary Burns and Indian Defense Secretary Shekhar Dutt discussed: -- the civil-nuclear cooperation initiative: U/S Burns briefed DS Dutt on the current status and assured Dutt that the final bill is fully consistent with the July 18 and March 2 [...]
2006-12-11 10:30:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR ETRD IN
06NEWDELHI8276MUKHERJEE EXPRESSES APPRECIATION FOR CIVILIAN
[...] (C) Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee t/ld Under Secretary Nicholas Burns on December 8 he appreciated the Bush Administration's efforts to negotiate language for the civilian nuclear legislation that was favorable to India, and said Indian officials were preparing to address their remaining c [...]
2006-12-11 12:56:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD ETTC EAID ECON EAGR PINR PTER KDEM
06NEWDELHI8277JAISHANKAR'S POST GAME ANALYSIS OF U/S EDELMAN
[...] (C) Summary: In a recent meeting with the DCM, MEA Joint Secretary (Americas) Dr. Jaishankar provided his analysis of SIPDIS Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman's November visit. Agreeing that substantive developments occurred and the ability of both sides to work collaborati [...]
2006-12-11 13:02:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS ETTC KSTC KOMC IN
06NEWDELHI8278U/S BURNS MEETING WITH INDIAN NSA NARAYANAN
[...] (C) Summary: On December 7, Under Secretary Burns and National Security Advisor Narayanan discussed the impending passage of the U.S-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Bill and hopes that a 123 Agreement could be implemented quickly. They agreed that after conclusion of the historic a [...]
2006-12-11 13:02:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PINR MOPS IN
06NEWDELHI8280U.S.-INDIA BILATERAL DIALOGUE: BURNS AND MENON
[...] (C) Summary. During the December 7 U.S.-India Bilateral Dialogue, chaired by Undersecretary Burns and Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon, the two sides followed up on SIPDIS the list of Presidential initiatives agreed upon in July 2005 and March 2006 by President Bush and PM Singh, as wel [...]
2006-12-11 13:17:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER ETRD EFIN ECON EINV KIPR MARR
06NEWDELHI8373MOVING THE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP FORWARD: PDAS MANN AND JOINT SECRETARIES JAISHANKAR AND KUMAR
[...] (S) Summary: On December 13, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Steven Mann met SIPDIS with out-going MEA Joint Secretary (Americas) Dr. Jaishankar and his designated replacement Ms. Gyatri Kumar to follow-up on the progress made during Under Secretary Burns' [...]
2006-12-15 08:40:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PTER PGOV PINR EAGR MASS IN
06NEWDELHI843TSA TEXT DELIVERED; ACCEPTANCE LIKELY
[...] (C) PolOff delivered reftel text to MEA Deputy Secretary (Americas) Santosh Jha on February 6, who commented that the interested GOI agencies would likely agree to the proposed changes, and commence work on a Hindi translation. Post will follow up to confirm acceptance and translation. MULFO [...]
2006-02-06 12:17:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALETTC KSCA PREL TSPA IN
06NEWDELHI8511SENATOR SPECTER MEETING WITH P.M. SINGH
[...] (C) Summary. Visiting Senator Arlen Specter (R - PA) called on Indian P.M. Manmohan Singh December 24. Both agreed on the historic impact of the U.S./India civil-nuclear agreement on bilateral relations. P.M. Singh offered the caveat that the significance will be historic once the 123 Agre [...]
2006-12-26 11:50:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG ETRD ETTC EAGR IR IS IZ JO KN
06NEWDELHI888CARTOON WARS: INDIAN MUSLIMS (BARELY) PROTEST
[...] (SBU) Summary: Indian Muslim reaction to the controversy over publication of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in a Danish newspaper spilled out into the streets on February 6 in the form of a peaceful city-wide strike in Muslim-majority Srinagar, a student demonstration in New Delhi, and small [...]
2006-02-07 13:41:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV KISL ASEC OVIP KDEM SOCI IN IR DA
06NEWDELHI93PRODUCTIVE PREP TALKS POINT TO A SUCCESSFUL
[...] (SBU) Summary: A well-organized and highly motivated National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) Information Security Specialist and head of the National Information Security Coordination Cell Commander Mukesh Saini met on December 20 with PM/PPA Deputy Coordinator for International Critical [...]
2006-01-05 12:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR KCIP TINT PTER EFIN ECPS KTFN EAIR
06NEWDELHI948IRAN'S ANTI-US COLD WAR FALLS FLAT IN INDIA
[...] (C) Summary. India's IAEA Iran vote, the Danish cartoons, and the POTUS visit are reverberating on the Indian political scene, provoking Indian Muslim leaders and activists to speak out. On the domestic front, however, the Congress-dominated UPA government has begun to act on the promises m [...]
2006-02-08 13:08:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IAEA KNNP KISL KDEM SCUL IN IR IZ
06NEWDELHI994AMBASSADORIAL ASSESSMENT OF BARAPIND EXTRADITION
[...] (SBU) The MEA on February 7 sent Diplomatic Note T-413/11/2004 with reference to the requested extradition of Kulbir Singh Barapind (Ref A),along with the text of the relevant section of the Indian Penal Code. The Note outlines that persons extradited to India are protected by law from tort [...]
2006-02-09 12:17:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCJAN CVIS PTER PREL KCRM PHUM PGOV IN
06NEWDELHI995WITH AN EYE ON CHINA, PRESIDENT KALAM TO "ENGAGE"
[...] (C) Summary: Signaling GOI intentions to step up engagement with Rangoon despite its concerns about democracy, President Kalam will make a "goodwill visit" to Burma on March 8-10. This will be the highest level visit from India to Burma since Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi traveled to Rangoon [...]
2006-02-09 13:01:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PTER SNAR IN BM
06NEWDELHI997WITH AN EYE ON CHINA, PRESIDENT KALAM TO "ENGAGE"
[...] (C) Summary: Signaling GOI intentions to step up engagement with Rangoon despite its concerns about democracy, President Kalam will make a "goodwill visit" to Burma on March 8-10. This will be the highest level visit from India to Burma since Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi traveled to Rangoon [...]
2006-02-09 13:21:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PTER SNAR IN BM
06NIAMEY1055SIGNS OF LIFE FOR NIGER'S BEST EXPORT AS NEW
[...] (SBU) In a sign of heightened interest in Niger's uranium reserves, a small Canadian exploration company - Northwestern Mineral Ventures Inc. - has begun operations in a 4,000 square kilometer concession centered on the northern Nigerien town of Ingal. World market prices for uranium are risin [...]
2006-09-19 12:31:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EINV ENRG EMIN NG
06NIAMEY1074NIGER: REQUESTS FROM ALL CORNERS FOR MORE U.S.
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-22 16:01:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALPREL SOCI MARR EAID ASEC NG
06NIAMEY1101NIGER: REQUESTS FROM ALL CORNERS FOR MORE U.S.
[...] (C) Summary. Dialogue with Government of Niger (GON) officials (President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers),magistrates/judges, high commissioners, military commanders/police, both First Ladies (Pres. Tandja has two wives),regional leaders, parliamentarians, journalists, educators, women [...]
2006-09-28 16:11:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALPREL SOCI MARR EAID ASEC KPAO NG
06NIAMEY584NIGER: ISLAM ANALYSIS
[...] (C) Summary: Building on the excellent study of Islamic practices in Niger that the Danish Cooperation (Danida) commissioned this year, excerpts from Islamic press organs such as the monthly newspaper As-Salam and radio Bonferey and discussions with Nigeriens of various backgrounds and degree [...]
2006-06-08 08:23:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALKDEM KPAO PGOV PREL NG
06NIAMEY847OPPOSITION PUBLISHER, EDITOR JAILED FOR ALLEGING
[...] (SBU) On August 4, Maman Abou and Oumarou Keita - respectively the Publisher and the Editor-in-Chief of "Le Republican," Niger's oldest, best respected, and most widely circulated opposition weekly - were arrested and jailed by the Detective Branch of the Nigerien National Police. The two men [...]
2006-08-14 15:58:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID KPAO PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KMCA NG
06NIAMEY857COMPOSITION OF GON UNGA DELEGATION
[...] The Niger Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a diplomatic note to post on August 10, informing us of the composition of the Government of Niger's (GON) delegation to the opening of UNGA. The note did not/not request meetings on the sidelines of UNGA. The information below conforms to the standar [...]
2006-08-15 16:02:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP PREL OTRA KSEP UNGA NG
06NIAMEY922EXPLORING STRATEGIES FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador hosted a lunch on Wednesday August 23rd for key anti-slavery contacts: Ilguilas Weila of Timidria, Niger's preeminent anti-slavery NGO; Moustapha Kadi, a civil society activist and author of a recent and comprehensive book on Nigerien caste-based servitude; Aichatou Bety [...]
2006-09-01 09:35:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PHUM SOCI KWMN NG
06NIAMEY999RSA ADVANCE TEAM VISITS NIAMEY TO REVIEW
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-07 16:58:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC CMGT EAID PREL
06NICOSIA1157DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE TO
[...] (U) On July 14, poloff delivered reftel message to Savvas Vladimirou in the MFA's Divison of the Americas and Oceania. Valdimirou said that the EU (through the EU Committee on Latin America, COLAT) had developed a document similar to the report of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba [...]
2006-07-17 09:19:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDCU PGOV PHUM PREL CY
06NICOSIA1161DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE TO
[...] (U) On July 14, poloff delivered reftel message to Savvas Vladimirou in the MFA's Divison of the Americas and Oceania. Valdimirou said that the EU (through the EU Committee on Latin America, COLAT) had developed a document similar to the report of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba a [...]
2006-07-17 11:18:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDCU PGOV PHUM PREL CY
06NICOSIA1166TFLE01 SITREP: EMBASSY NICOSIA SUPPORT FOR
[...] (S) Combined Task Force (CTF) Brigadier General Jensen advised post at 1430 that Akrotiri air base cannot be used for the NEO's Beirut air bridge (BAB) after July 18. Embassy Nicosia is working with the CTF to relocate the BAB to either Larnaca International Airport or Paphos International A [...]
2006-07-18 11:16:00Embassy NicosiaSECRETAEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT
06NICOSIA1167TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 02 AS OF 1830 LOCAL,
[...] (S) Summary: Nicosia coordination team met at 1700 local time with latest updates on ships and accommodation for incoming U.S. citizens. By July 20, under a best-case scenario, Embassy expects to have received almost 2700 U.S. citizens total since the Combined Task Force (CTF) began operati [...]
2006-07-18 16:46:00Embassy NicosiaSECRETAEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT
06NICOSIA1170TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 03 AS OF 1300 LOCAL,
[...] (S) Summary: The total number of U.S. citizens received by Embassy Nicosia stands at 346. We are expecting a significant increase in that number as more ships begin to arrive late July 19/early July 20. POL/MIL 2. (S) The following are pol/mil updates: --As of 1230L, the MV Orient Q [...]
2006-07-19 10:01:00Embassy NicosiaSECRETAEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT
06NICOSIA1172TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 04 AS OF 1800 LOCAL,
[...] (S) Summary: Preparations continue to accommodate thousands over the next few days. Total headcount of U.S. citizens received as of 1800L is 467. POL/MIL 2. (S) The following are pol/mil updates: --USAF Europe is sending 20 medics and three medical doctors to Cyprus, arrival late [...]
2006-07-19 16:27:00Embassy NicosiaSECRETAEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT
06NICOSIA1174TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 05 AS OF 0900 LOCAL,
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy Nicosia's focus remains assisting arriving U.S. citizens and helping Embassy Beirut. Total headcount of U.S. citizens received has substantially increased to 1529 (as of 0745L). POL/MIL 2. (C) The following are pol/mil updates: --DAO has assigned an officer to t [...]
2006-07-20 09:11:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT
06NICOSIA1183TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 11 AS OF 1000 LOCAL, SUNDAY,
[...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 1000L July 23 was 9,711, and we anticipate another 1,300 to arrive by 2300L. 3,782 had departed by 0700L, and we expect approximately another 1,400 to depart July 23 by commercial charter and military flights. POL/MIL [...]
2006-07-23 08:54:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT
06NICOSIA1190TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 15 AS OF 0900 LOCAL,
[...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 0800L July 25 was 10,881. 7,690 had departed by 0800L on July 25, and civilian charter flights continue. At 0800L, there were 280 people at the Fairgrounds and 230 at hotels. Hotels should be completely vacated by 1200L. [...]
2006-07-25 08:02:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT
06NICOSIA1208TFLE01: THE EVACUATION CRISIS IS NOT YET OVER:
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST -- SEE PARAGRAPH 10. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. With civilian outflow from Lebanon slowing, Post is facing a looming crisis involving the approximately 250 or so people who remain in the Cyprus International Fairgrounds because one or more members of their families cannot [...]
2006-07-27 09:39:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC LE CY
06NICOSIA1222TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 20 AS OF 0800 LOCAL, FRIDAY,
[...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyprus as of 0800L was 13,231. 9,944 had departed with U.S. government assistance by 0800L on July 28. 494 are currently were at the Cyprus International Fairgrounds as of 0800L on July 28. CONSULAR 2. (C) The following are co [...]
2006-07-28 07:20:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT
06NICOSIA1233TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 21 AS OF 1600 LOCAL, FRIDAY,
[...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyprus as of 1600L remained unchanged at 13,231. 9,944 had departed with U.S. government assistance by 1600L on July 28. CONSULAR 2. (C) The following are consular updates: --The total number of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyp [...]
2006-07-28 13:22:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT
06NICOSIA1237TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 22 AS OF 0800 LOCAL,
[...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyprus as of 0800L July 29 was 13,233. 9,944 had departed with U.S. government assistance by 0800L on July 29. Both charter flights scheduled to depart on July 29 have been canceled. 497 people remain at the Cyprus International Fai [...]
2006-07-29 07:51:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT
06NICOSIA1245TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 26 AS OF 0800 LOCAL, MONDAY,
[...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals and departures as of 0800L remained the same (13,534 and 10,280). The last two U.S. charter flights are still scheduled to depart July 31 and August 1. Post predicts that either all or nearly all of the requests for humanitarian parole [...]
2006-07-31 08:00:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT
06NICOSIA125EMBASSY NICOSIA EAC - 30 JANUARY 2006 - AVIAN FLU
[...] (SBU) On January 30, 2006, the DCM convened Embassy Nicosia's EAC to brief the Ambassador and review current conditions in response to a confirmed case of the H5N1 found in the area controlled by Turkish Cypriots. Also discussed were actions the Embassy will take as a result of the confirmed [...]
2006-01-31 13:53:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU ASEC AMED CY
06NICOSIA1253TFLE01: GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS ON U.S.-ASSISTED
[...] (SBU) Summary: DCM met with Homer Mavrommatis, MFA's Consular Affairs Director, the Cyprus Police, and Civil Defense on August 1 to discuss the status of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyprus from Lebanon and post's plans to vacate the Cyprus International Fairgrounds facility. Mavrommatis reminde [...]
2006-08-01 15:07:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALAEMR CASC MARR PINS PREL CY LE
06NICOSIA150CYPRUS AI UPDATE: VISITING EU EXPERT REPORTS
[...] (SBU) Summary: At a private briefing February 1, a visiting EU veterinary expert called the Turkish Cypriot response to positive H5N1 tests for a cock and hen in north Cyprus on January 29 (ref b) "adequate," and said the outbreak appears isolated and under control. Since no other AI cases h [...]
2006-02-03 14:44:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU EAGR EAID KSCA TBIO KSTH WHO AMED CASC
06NICOSIA1690CYPRUS: TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING
[...] (U) Answers below are keyed to reftel questions. 2. (U) Q1: Description of how Post is organized to monitor (trade) agreements and respond to foreign trade barrier complaints: Embassy Nicosia does not have a Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) or Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) office. [...]
2006-09-29 12:43:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD CY
06NICOSIA1691TURKISH CYPRIOT CABINET UNVEILED
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Turkish Cypriot "PM" Soyer has unveiled his new cabinet, a coalition with the newly-formed Freedom and Reform Party (OP),which has replaced the DP of former "FM" Serdar Denktash as the center-left CTP's junior governing partner. The new cabinet contains some new faces -- most n [...]
2006-09-29 13:10:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON EAID PINR TU CY
06NICOSIA1717EXBS: CYPRUS EXBS REPORTING CABLE: JULY - SEPTEMBER 2006
[...] (SBU) Summary: In June 2006, the Department of Energy's (DOE),Second Line of Defense (SLD) visited Cyprus to make logistical preparations for the upgrade of the radiation portal monitor located at Limassol. During the reporting period, three trainings were offered: 1) A "Global Transshipment [...]
2006-10-05 13:15:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNPP CY
06NICOSIA1767"TRNC" UNIVERSITIES: A (STUNTED) GROWTH INDUSTRY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Turkish Cypriot higher education system has developed into an important source of income for the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" and pride for the community. Recent developments, however, call into question the viability of the education sector. Expanded capacity in [...]
2006-10-13 13:30:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV OEXC PREL KPAO CY TU
06NICOSIA188TURKISH CYPRIOTS SHRUG OFF DANISH CARTOONS,
[...] Although the Turkish Cypriot press has given significant coverage (mainly through republished wire service stories) to the controversy surrounding publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed (reftel),the largely secular Turkish Cypriot community appears to be taking the whole issue [...]
2006-02-09 15:00:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC KISL TU
06NICOSIA1883JOURNALISTIC LICENSE, POLITICAL AMBITIONS BEHIND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Nicosia awoke October 22 to "news" the Turkish Army twenty years ago employed Greek Cypriot (G/C) and Greek detainees as "guinea pigs" at weapons production facilities outside Ankara. According to preliminary accounts in leading daily "Philelefteros," the alleged victims, priso [...]
2006-11-03 14:34:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS CY GR TU
06NICOSIA195CYPRUS AI UPDATE: ISOLATED OUTRBEAK UNDER
[...] (SBU) There have been no new reports of suspected cases of avian influenza (AI) in either poultry or humans since two chickens tested positive for H5N1 on January 29 (refs a-c). The draft trip report (faxed to EUR/SE) of the EU Veterinary experts who visited Cyprus January 29- February 1 (ref [...]
2006-02-10 14:43:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU EAGR EAID CASC KSCA TBIO KSTH WHO
06NICOSIA1952NEW TURKISH CYPRIOT ENVIRONMENT "MINISTER" FACES
[...] (SBU) October's cabinet reshuffle in the "TRNC" has led to the creation of a new Environment "Ministry." The new "minister," political novice Asim Vehbi, faces an uphill struggle against the Turkish Cypriots' traditionally cavalier attitude towards environmental protection. Decision-makers i [...]
2006-11-21 15:40:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SENV ECON TU CY
06NICOSIA1970NEW CYPRUS PROPERTY LAW: TURNING THE SCREWS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. New ROC legislation introducing stiff prison sentences for those buying Greek Cypriot property in the north has upped the stakes in the ongoing property war between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. Three non-Cypriot land-buyers have already been arrested under the new law, and more a [...]
2006-11-29 16:42:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ECON CASC EUN TU CY
06NICOSIA2033CYPRUS ON TRACK TO ADOPT EURO ON JANUARY 1, 2008
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Cypriot economy continues to perform well within the Maastricht criteria, and the European Union is expected in June 2007 to invite Cyprus to adopt the Euro as its currency effective January 1, 2008. The European Commission, however, has criticized the GoC's technical pre [...]
2006-12-18 10:06:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EUN CY
06NICOSIA2034TURKISH CYPRIOT OPPOSITION ELECTS HARD-LINE NEW
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The National Unity Party (UBP) has selected Nicosia "MP" and former "TRNC Foreign Minister" Tahsin Ertugruloglu (see bio below) to lead the party, which is the north's second largest political formation and the main Turkish Cypriot opposition group. The comparatively charismatic [...]
2006-12-18 13:11:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TU CY
06NICOSIA2050UN REP, P-5 AMBS TAKE STOCK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Hosting local Perm Five ambassadors and the resident UN chief to a working lunch December 18, the Ambassador orchestrated a tour d'horizon that touched on the UN transition in New York, horsetrading over the UNFICYP mandate renewal, developments on the UN negotiating track in Ni [...]
2006-12-20 15:45:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNFICYP UNGA CY
06NICOSIA2052UN REP, P-5 AMBS TAKE STOCK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Hosting local Perm Five ambassadors and the resident UN chief to a working lunch December 18, the Ambassador orchestrated a tour d'horizon that touched on the UN transition in New York, horsetrading over the UNFICYP mandate renewal, developments on the UN negotiating track in Ni [...]
2006-12-20 15:50:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNFICYP UNGA CY
06NICOSIA235GREEK CYPRIOTS OFFER DORA BAKOYIANNI A LUKEWARM
[...] (C) Summary: The Greek Cypriot reaction -- both official and unofficial -- to the appointment of Dora Bakoyianni as Greek Foreign Minister was noticeably cool and reserved. Bakoyianni has the reputation here for being both pro-American and soft on the Cyprus issue. Only the right-wing, pro- [...]
2006-02-17 10:00:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CY GR
06NICOSIA314NICOSIA WILL ADDRESS COLAT ON VENEZUELAN NGO SUMATE
[...] (C) On March 1, poloff delivered reftel message to Savvas Vladimirou, in the MFA's Division of the Americas and Oceania. Vladimirou said he would raise the issue of Sumate at the next meeting of the EU committee on Latin America (COLAT) on March 7. He did not believe that Chavez would risk [...]
2006-03-02 12:40:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL VE EU CY
06NICOSIA410GOC REACTS ANGRILY TO THE RELEASE OF THE HUMAN
[...] (C) Summary: Although somewhat more muted than last year, GOC authorities have once again lashed out at the human rights report on Cyprus. Privately, MFA officials criticized us for producing a "political document" that was aimed more at upgrading the Turkish Cypriot "entity" than at advanci [...]
2006-03-20 08:06:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM CY
06NICOSIA522SMOOTHING TURKEY'S EU PATH -- DG ENLARGEMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On April 6, visiting EC Director General for Enlargement Michael Leigh (accompanied by Georg Ziegler and Andrea Battista from the Commission's Cyprus team) briefed Ambassador Schlicher on implementation plans for the European Union's assistance package to the Turkish Cypriot commu [...]
2006-04-06 13:17:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EAID EUN TU CY
06NICOSIA573ROC REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR ECOSOC CANDIDACY
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (U) On April 14, Post received a Note Verbale from the ROC MFA asking for our support for Cyprus's re-election to the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of accounting and Reporting of ECOSOC. Post requests Department guid [...]
2006-04-18 13:33:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EFIN CY
06NICOSIA589CYPRUS ON BROWNFIELD ATTACK
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-20 11:09:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV PTER CY VE
06NICOSIA673CUBA: NSC-DIRECTED COUNTRY-BY-COUNTRY REVIEW
[...] (C) Officials of the Central Bank of Cyprus report that they are unaware of any Cypriot investments in Cuba and that the stock of Cuban FDI in Cyprus is around CYP 130,000 (or approximately USD 280,000). There were no investment flows to or from Cuba in 2003 and 2004. Although, statistics for [...]
2006-05-08 15:25:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALETRD ETTC PREL CY
06NICOSIA708DISY NARROWS THE GAP BUT PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
[...] (C) Summary: With less than a week to go before parliamentary elections in Cyprus, the parties have failed to generate much in the way of enthusiasm among their supporters. In the most recent polls, nearly ten percent of the Greek Cypriot public claim they will cast a blank ballot on May 21 [...]
2006-05-15 09:15:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CY
06NICOSIA71EMBASSY NICOSIA EAC - 19 JANUARY 2006 - AVIAN FLU
[...] (S/NF) As instructed in reftel, the DCM convened Embassy Nicosia's EAC on January 19, 2006 to brief the Ambassador and review the Embassy's and Cypriot progress in managing a potential outbreak of the Avian Flu (AI). Also discussed were actions the Embassy will take should problems arise with [...]
2006-01-23 10:46:00Embassy NicosiaSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMED CY
06NICOSIA766EUR/SE DEPUTY DIRECTOR BAXTER HUNT'S MAY 8-9
[...] (C) Summary. EUR/SE Deputy Director Baxter Hunt visited Nicosia May 7-9 and held meetings with key Cypriot political and business figures in both the north and the south. On the Greek Cypriot side, AKEL Spokesman and Foreign Relations Secretary Andros Kyprianou and DISY Deputy Leader Averof [...]
2006-05-23 07:53:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPROG
06NICOSIA815CYPRUS RELEASES STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR U.S.
[...] (C) On June 2, following Ambassador Schlicher's interventions with President Papadopoulos and Presidential Diplomatic Advisor Tasos Tzionis (ref b),the Cypriot MFA released a statement of support for our May 31 announcement on Iran. 2. (U) Begin text of the MFA Statement: The Cypriot [...]
2006-06-02 13:35:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IR CY
06NICOSIA901DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON APPROACHING THE EU IN
[...] (C) Summary. Poloff delivered reftel message on June 9 to relevant action officers at the MFA. On the Balkans, Elena Rafti said that Cyprus shared the EU position that Podgorica and Belgrade must be encouraged to work together in order to implement the outcome of the May 21 referendum. On B [...]
2006-06-13 12:02:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALKPAL PREL
06NICOSIA918WHY CIVIL SOCIETY IN CYPRUS IS DYSFUNCTIONAL
[...] (C) Summary: Civil society in Cyprus is fragmented, weak and riven by personal rivalries. The elephant in the living room -- the Cyprus issue -- further distorts the NGO scene in Nicosia and restricts opportunities for Cypriot activists and organizations to play a broader role on issues of mo [...]
2006-06-16 09:12:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL CY
06NICOSIA924CYPRUS WILL FOLLOW EU LEAD ON VENEZUELAN ANTI-NGO
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel verbal message to Saavas Vladimirou in the MFA's Division of the Americas and Oceania. Vladimirou, who handles Latin American issues and regularly attends meetings of the EU Committee on Latin America (COLAT) in Brussels, said he was aware of the Venezuelan anti-NG [...]
2006-06-19 07:34:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM PGOV PHUM VE EAID CY
06NICOSIA926FIRST KNOWN TURKISH CYPRIOT GRAVE SITE FOUND IN
[...] (C) Summary. A bicommunal team working under the Tripartite Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) has discovered human remains thought to be those of Turkish Cypriots missing since the intercommunal clashes of 1963 and 1964. If confirmed by DNA analysis, this would be the first case of a Turki [...]
2006-06-19 07:36:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPHUM UN TU CY PREL PGOV
06NICOSIA930BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON NEW ECONOMIC-RELATED
[...] (SBU) Summary: Reftel reported on the political implications of the June 8 government reshuffle. Among the economic-related ministers, only Communications and Works (Haris Thrassou) and Minister of Finance (Michalis Sarris) kept their jobs. This cable provides biographic information on the [...]
2006-06-19 11:45:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EAGR PGOV CY
06NOUAKCHOTT151HIGH-LEVEL US DELEGATION DISCUSSES DEMOCRACY AND
[...] (U) During a three-day visit to Mauritania February 7 - 9, an eight-member interagency delegation headed by AF PDAS Bobby Pittman and including members from S/CT, DRL, AF, NSC, OSD and USAID met with transitional government and election's officials to assess Mauritania's transition to democracy [...]
2006-02-15 18:32:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV PHUM PINR EAID MR
06NOUAKCHOTT291YOUTH EVENT REVEALS A PASSIONATE BUT ILL-INFORMED
[...] (U) Local National Democratic Institute (NI) Political Party Prrogram Director Eric Duhaimeb"riefed Ambassador on NDI's highly successful "Yuuth Day" which the Ambassador opened with remarks in classical Arabic. The ten-hour program held a rch 8 and attended by over 700 students, youth rroups [...]
2006-03-13 09:09:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR EAID KPAO MR
06NOUAKCHOTT561CHINESE FM TO STOP BRIEFLY IN MAURITANIA
[...] (U) The Peoples Daily Online, China's official online news source, has reported that Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing will make a "technical stopover" in Mauritania as part of his visit to six Latin America and Middle East countries between May 17 and 25. 2. (U) According to local sourc [...]
2006-05-12 12:33:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR EAID KPAO MR
06NOUAKCHOTT621THREE WEST AFRICAN PROTESTANT PASTORS ARRESTED
[...] (C) Three West African Protestant pastors were arrested in Nouakchott on May 18. According to an American elder in the local Protestant church who meets with the three regularly, authorities arrested the men, searched and seized religious materials from each of their churches, then padlocked t [...]
2006-05-23 11:40:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR EAID KPAO MR
06NOUAKCHOTT764SEVERAL ARRESTED FOR COUP PLOTTING
[...] (C) The Military Council for Justice and Democracy (MCJD) last night arrested several high-ranking military officers. The motivation for the arrests is unclear at this time, but is believed to be related either to a coup attempt, coup plotting, or to an effort to disrupt the coming June 25 Nat [...]
2006-06-20 11:59:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR EAID KPAO MR
06NOUAKCHOTT770ARREST UPDATE
[...] (C) The Embassy has continued meeting with civilian and military officials in an effort to get more information regarding last nights arrests of high ranking military officers and civilians associated with former President Taya (reftel),and to encourage Mauritanians to continue their commitme [...]
2006-06-20 17:42:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR EAID KPAO CASC MR
06NOUAKCHOTT842SUBJECT: LARGE PROTEST CALLS FOR BREAK WITH ISRAEL
[...] (U) Several thousand Mauritanians participated in a pro-Palestinian rally in the streets of the capital city Nouakchott on July 4. The peaceful rally, organized by a newly-formed political party coalition, ended with speeches calling for Mauritanian unity with the Palestinian people, an end t [...]
2006-07-05 17:52:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR ASEC CASC MR
06NOUAKCHOTT898SUBJECT: GAZ DE FRANCE INCREASES PRESENCE IN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-19 15:53:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDBBSR EINV EPET ECON EFIN MR
06OSAKAKOBE454LDP KINKI BLOCK CONVENTION A NON-EVENT
[...] (U) LDP Secretary General Tsutomu Takebe's American- style political roadshow, the LDP convention, came to Osaka August 5 for its first Kinki Block performance before an audience of 1200 from the six-prefecture region centered around Osaka and Kyoto. 2. (U) Disappointingly, only Takebe atte [...]
2006-08-18 03:49:00Consulate Osaka KobeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV JA
06OSAKAKOBE576TESTING ABE: BY-ELECTION IN OSAKA 9TH DISTRICT
[...] (SBU) Fast on the heels of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Presidential election that launched the Abe Cabinet on September 26, Osaka is host to the first skirmish in a long Japanese political season leading to unified local elections next April and culminating in next July's Diet Upper Ho [...]
2006-10-16 02:00:00Consulate Osaka KobeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV JA
06OSAKAKOBE607TESTING ABE: LOOKING LIKE LDP WIN IN OSAKA 9TH
[...] (SBU) The LDP/Komeito coalition candidate, Kenji Harada, has surged ahead of his DPJ opponent Nobumori Otani and will likely win the Osaka 9th District Lower House by-election on October 22 (see reftel for why this election matters),based on discussions with politicians and political parties [...]
2006-10-20 09:32:00Consulate Osaka KobeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV JA
06OSAKAKOBE633WAKAYAMA GOVERNOR RESIGNS OVER BID RIGGING
[...] (U) On November 6, the unfolding public works bid rigging case in Wakayama finally claimed the political career of its most prominent target: Governor Yoshiki Kimura. The final straw for Governor Kimura, who until his surprise announcement insisted he would not step down over the widening pro [...]
2006-11-07 07:38:00Consulate Osaka KobeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON PGOV JA
06OSLO101A/S FRIED´S VISIT: NORWAY AN ENERGY SECURITY PLAYER
[...] (C) Summary. A/S Fried met with Foreign Minister Jonas Stoere and continued our "High North Dialogue" with Deputy Foreign Minister Kjetil Skogrand during his January 26-27 visit to Oslo to participate in an E-PINE Political Directors meeting (reported septel). Stoere enthusiastically presented the [...]
2006-01-31 15:11:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREL NO ENGR
06OSLO1189NORWAY HAS TERRORISTS? THE RISING TIDE OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Anti-Semitism and Muslim extremism appear to be on the rise in Norway. On 22 September authorities charged four men for terrorism in the wake of an attack on the main synagogue in Oslo and related threats to the Israeli and American embassies. Two of the suspects are of Pakistani [...]
2006-09-27 10:23:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KISL PREL PGOV SOCI IS PK NO
06OSLO1326COMMERCE A/S SPOONER VISIT ADVANCES SETTLEMENT OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Norwegian and U.S. officials have moved closer to terms of an agreement that would end one of the USG's longest running trade disputes -- the 15-year old antidumping and countervailing duties on fresh and chilled Norwegian salmon. Assistant Commerce Secretary David Spooner and [...]
2006-10-27 09:46:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALETRD EFIS PREL NO
06OSLO1350 EB A/S SULLIVAN MEETS NORWEGIAN DEPUTY FM
[...] (SBU) Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Dan Sullivan met October 20 on the margins of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Conference with Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Liv Monica Stubholt to discuss EITI and a range of international and bilateral [...]
2006-11-02 12:58:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EMIN EPET ENRG ETTC EINV IZ IR RU NO
06OSLO1389 2007 NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATE REPORT FOR NORWAY
[...] (SBU) Per Ref B request, the draft 2007 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report for Norway follows in paragraph 2. The report was conveyed on November 7 to USTR in Microsoft Word format (Ref A). Post understands that USTR will fill in trade statistics when available. 2. Begin text of 2007 [...]
2006-11-09 09:05:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON EFIN NO
06OSLO1395STAFFDEL EDWARDS VISIT TO OSLO NOVEMBER 21-23
[...] Embassy Oslo welcomes the visit of Mr. Issac Edwards, Professional Staff Member, to Oslo, Norway from November 20-23, 2006 to participate in meetings of the Standing Committee of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region. Post requests security clearance information for Mr. Edwards. Please see p [...]
2006-11-09 13:59:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN NO DA
06OSLO140HIGH NORTH ENERGY, IRAN INVESTMENTS, RUSSIAN
[...] (U) * Developing the Barents Sea as a new oil and gas province will be of global importance, underscored Statoil Chief Executive Helge Lund. Statoil's Snoehvit project is building a new energy bridge to the United States and Europe and bringing greater employment and prosperity to northern No [...]
2006-02-10 13:28:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET ENRG EFIN ETRD SENV NO
06OSLO1416NORWEGIAN FM'S VISIT TO SYRIA, LEBANON, GAZA STRIP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: NORWEGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER JONAS GAHR STOERE RETURNED 8 NOVEMBER FROM A SCHEDULED VISIT TO DAMASCUS AND BEIRUT THAT INCLUDED A SURPRISE STOP IN THE GAZA STRIP AND ISRAEL. DURING HIS MEETING WITH STOERE, SYRIAN PRESIDENT AL-ASSAD EMPHASIZED HIS INTEREST IN DIALOGUE WITH THE U.S. A [...]
2006-11-16 15:19:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALEAID LE MOPS NO PGOV PREL PTER IS
06OSLO1446AMBASSADOR MEETS NORWEGIAN NGOS WORKING IN SUDAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: As part of Embassy Oslo's ongoing engagement with Norwegians on peace and reconciliation, the Ambassador hosted a breakfast meeting with officials from leading Norwegian NGOs working in Sudan on November 16. All agreed that Khartoum was impeding their aid efforts in Darfur and [...]
2006-11-28 15:43:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID SU NO
06OSLO146NORSK HYDRO CEO URGES GREATER U.S. ATTENTION TO HIGH NORTH ENERGY, RUSSIAN ENERGY/GAS MARKET DESIGNS
[...] (C) Norsk Hydro CEO Eivind Reiten told the Ambassador in an introductory call on February 8 that the United States appeared disinterested in High North energy and advised that we pay greater attention. Reiten also urged that we track closely Russias long-term strategic designs for the future global [...]
2006-02-13 14:03:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON PREL RS NO
06OSLO1486NORWAY: AMBASSADOR HOSTS INTEGRATION DINNER, WHICH
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On 6 December, the Ambassador hosted a dinner which brought together leading government officials, parliamentarians, and immigrant community leaders to debate Norway's integration practices and to discuss the American experience and what role the embassy can play in the Norwegian [...]
2006-12-08 14:18:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDKISL KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SOCI NO
06OSLO1496NORWAY: MANAGING THE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP
[...] (C) Summary. On December 6, MFA State Secretary Liv Monica Stubholt, who recently took on the US portfolio, met with the Ambassador for a tour d'horizon. Both agreed that key ways to deepen the already strong relationship included increasing educational exchanges, finding joint projects rega [...]
2006-12-11 16:27:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALENRG NO PGOV PINR PREL
06OSLO1498NORWAY UNVEILS HIGH NORTH STRATEGY
[...] (SBU) SUMMRY: Norway's recently unveiled High North stratgy combines domestic and regional policies to promote economic and social development in the region improve scientific understanding of the BarentsSea, and bolster economic and social ties with Rssia -- including a proposal to establi [...]
2006-12-13 15:27:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREL SENV ENRG EIND RU NO
06OSLO184REASONS THE SECRETARY SHOULD VISIT NORTH NORWAY
[...] Summary (C) The time is ripe for you to come to Norway. In the wake of the Mohammed cartoons, your visit would be a tangible demonstration of our solidarity and friendship with Norway. Norway is becoming increasingly important as a reliable major energy supplier, particularly as energy resou [...]
2006-02-17 13:11:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG NO
06OSLO2NORWEGIAN ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS, NOVEMBER- DECEMBER 2005:
[...] (SBU) Summary of combined November-December monthly highlights: * The past year was an exceptionally good one for the Norwegian economy: mainland real GDP grew by 3.9 percent; offshore petroleum investments reached a record high; the value of exports soared on account of rising crude oil p [...]
2006-01-01 12:00:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ELAB EPET ETRD NO
06OSLO227AMBASSADOR MEETS NORWEGIAN DEVELOPMENT STATE
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador paid an introductory call on Norwegian Development Ministry State Secretary Anne Stenhammer on February 27. Stenhammer elaborated on Norway's plans to direct foreign aid to areas where Norway has unique expertise: oil and energy development, peace and reconciliation, gen [...]
2006-02-28 15:35:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID NO
06OSLO363AMBASSADOR MEETS NORWEGIAN PETROLEUM
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador met with leading U.S. and Norwegian petroleum firm executives during his initial visit to Stavanger, Norway's "oil capital," March 13-15. Discussions with Statoil, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Marathon and Halliburton focused largely on the firms' operations and plans on [...]
2006-03-23 14:36:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV ECON PREL SENV NO
06OSLO364NORWAY SUPPORTS GUATEMALA TO SIT ON UNSC
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-23 14:48:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC UN GT VE NO
06OSLO400AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO NORWEGIAN CENTRAL BANK:
[...] (SBU) On March 28, Ambassador Whitney and Pol/Econ Officers visited the Norwegian Central Bank (Norges Bank),meeting with Central Bank Governor Svein Gjedrem, Deputy Governor Jarle Bergo and Knut Kjaer, Executive Director of the Pension Fund (formerly the Petroleum Fund). Discussions center [...]
2006-03-31 12:41:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET EFIN NO
06OSLO493NORWAY'S CUBA POLICIES: LIBERTAD ACT REVIEW
[...] (C) Summary: Norway's young center-left government is engaged in a controversial balancing act on Cuba, publicly supporting Cuban dissidents while also seeking a broader dialogue with Cuba. With the exception of an impending oil drilling contract, Norwegian business interests in Cuba are sc [...]
2006-04-19 16:25:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD ETTC CU NO
06OSLO523OSLO ROLLS OUT RED CARPET FOR BELARUS' MILINKEVICH
[...] (C) Summary. Belarussian presidential candidate Alexander Milinkevich's April 19-22 visit to Oslo (sponsored by the Norwegian Helsinki Committee) included high-level meetings with top Norwegian officials, numerous press activities and an afternoon coffee hosted by Ambassador and Mrs. Whitney [...]
2006-04-26 05:14:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL BO NO
06OSLO617BELLINGER TAKES ON NORWEGIAN CRITICS
[...] (C) Summary. On May 9, Legal Adviser John Bellinger presented U.S. policy on detainees to Deputy Foreign Minister Johansen, parliamentarians, human rights NGOs, Norway's leading foreign policy think tank, Norwegian legal scholars, and in several media interviews. Johansen repeated Norway's v [...]
2006-05-11 16:01:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALICRC PHUM PREF PREL NO KPAS KJUS
06OSLO618BELLINGER TAKES ON NORWEGIAN CRITICS
[...] (C) Summary. On May 9, Legal Adviser John Bellinger presented U.S. policy on detainees to Deputy Foreign Minister Johansen, parliamentarians, human rights NGOs, Norway's leading foreign policy think tank, Norwegian legal scholars, and in several media interviews. Johansen repeated Norway's v [...]
2006-05-11 16:01:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALICRC PHUM PREF PREL NO KPAS KJUS
06OSLO661U/S SHINER'S VISIT TO OSLO
[...] (U) Summary: On May 16, Under Secretary Josette Shiner met in Oslo with Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and the PM,s team working on the UN High Level Panel for Reform. The Norwegians laid out their plans for moving forward the work of the panel, including establishing the advance [...]
2006-05-22 14:08:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALAORC PREL ENRG UN NO KPAL
06OSLO77NORWAY GOES SOFT ON CUBA
[...] (C) Summary. Foreign Minister Stoere has announced a significant change to Norway's Cuba policy. Norway will no longer invite Cuban dissidents to its annual Constitution Day (May 17) event held at the Norwegian Embassy in Havana. This reversal was prompted by Norway's desire to re-gain dire [...]
2006-01-24 14:04:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREL NO
06OSLO788DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON VENEZUELA'S ANTI-NGO LAW
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-16 09:01:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV VE EAID NO KDEM
06OSLO811NORWAY TAKES A BITE OUT OF APPLE
[...] (C) Summary. The Norwegian Consumer Ombudsman recently issued a decision letter against Apple's iTunes Music Store (iTunes),claiming that the music service violates Norwegian consumer laws and contract law principles. Apple has not/not requested Embassy assistance, and its local Norwegian c [...]
2006-06-21 11:59:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON EINV KIPR NO
06OSLO859DIPLOMATIC NOTE - ITU RADIO REGULATIONS BOARD
[...] (U) Pursuant to reftels, Post delivered a diplomatic note related to Ms. Julie Napier Zoller's candidacy for the ITU Radio Regulations Board on April 7. The note was presented to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a copy sent to the Ministry of Transportation and Communication. [...]
2006-07-07 14:42:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECPS NO
06OSLO873DEMARCHE DELIVERED-COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE TO A
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-13 04:51:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL NO CU
06OSLO959COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REPRESENTATIVE HAROLD ROGERS
[...] Embassy Oslo welcomes and grants country clearance to Representative Harold Rogers and colleagues (CODEL Rogers) to travel to Oslo, Norway from August 13-15, 2006 and Stavanger, Norway on August 15, 2006 to participate in meetings with the Norwegian government. Please furnish security clearan [...]
2006-08-03 06:58:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN NO
06OTTAWA11PROTECTING THE WATER SUPPLY; POINTS OF CONTACT
[...] With respect to information requested reftel: The Canadian federal government contact is Paul Pagotto at Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC). He has agreed to be the Canadian government point of contact for this effort. In addition, you will also find the contact details o [...]
2006-01-04 14:11:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER TBIO PINS EAGR CA
06OTTAWA119CANADA: 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-13 21:11:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB CA KTDB PGOV NAFTA
06OTTAWA120CANADA'S CONSERVATIVE PARTY HAS SOLID LEAD AS
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: With ten days to go before election day, Stephen Harper's Conservative Party of Canada seems to be heading for victory. Most commentators now believe a minority government is in his grasp; a few are beginning to speculate about a possible Conservative majority (Comment: unlike [...]
2006-01-13 21:26:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALCA PGOV PREL
06OTTAWA1245CANADA: SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF THE LIBERTAD ACT
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy Ottawa recommends that implementation of Title III of the Libertad Act continue to be suspended for Canada on grounds of national interest and prospects for further cooperation on transition to democracy in Cuba. While Canada has a long history of economic engagement wit [...]
2006-04-26 23:48:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALCU ETRD ETTC PREL CA
06OTTAWA1323U/S DOBRIANSKY AND CEQ CHAIRMAN CONNAUGHTON
[...] (U) Summary: Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chairman Connaughton visited Ottawa April 24/25 at the direction of the President and at the request of the Canadian Government to discuss a number of significant environmen [...]
2006-05-03 17:38:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV ENRG TBIO CA
06OTTAWA1369CONGRESSMAN JAMES SENSENBRENNER SPEAKS WITH THE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Congressman James Sensenbrenner, Republican Member of Congress from Wisconsin and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, visited Ottawa April 23-25, 2006, accompanied by Judiciary Committee Chief of Staff and General Counsel Phil Kiko. The Ambassador joined the Chairman's [...]
2006-05-05 19:52:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP ASEC PREL KIPR CA
06OTTAWA137CANADA/AFGHANISTAN: GOVERNMENT SHOWS RESOLVE IN
[...] (C) Summary: Canada lost its first diplomat in fifty years in Kandahar on Sunday when a suicide bomber killed its PRT chief and seriously wounded three soldiers. Canadian officials are resolute in the face of the casualties about continuing with the mission, but the Canadian public (despite b [...]
2006-01-17 22:03:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALMARR AF CA NATO
06OTTAWA153 ECONOMIC POLICY IN CANADA'S ELECTION CAMPAIGN
[...] While the governing Liberal Party has highlighted its own strong economic record, and while both they and the leading Conservative Party have made various spending promises, economic policies have been less significant in this campaign than other issues such as crime and political corruption. [...]
2006-01-18 21:32:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDECON SOCI EFIN PGOV CA NDP
06OTTAWA16REINVIGORATING PUBLIC DIPLOMACY CULTURAL AND
[...] Summary: Cultural programming comprises an integral part of public diplomacy efforts in Canada, and the Mission greatly appreciates ECA and WHA/PD support for these efforts. Such programming reaches not just traditional audiences, but more importantly, youth, ethnic and religious minoriti [...]
2006-01-04 18:47:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OEXC
06OTTAWA1634DEMARCHE: USG RESPONSE TO ECUADOR'S ACTIONS ON
[...] (C)Econ officers spoke to DFAIT officials Flavie Major (Ecuador desk officer) and Gilles Gauthier (Director for Investment Trade Policy) about our concerns over Ecuador's actions against Occidental Petroleum, and noted that we were making these points to other trading partners as appropriate. [...]
2006-05-26 22:21:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EPET ETRD PREL EC CA
06OTTAWA1904 Northwest Passage Conference in Ottawa Offers Bold
[...] Sensitive But Unclassified, not for distribution outside USG channels. 2. (SBU) Summary: Panelists at an Ottawa conference on Canada's arctic waters called for Canada and the U.S. to open talks on the Arctic route because the increasing melt rate of Arctic sea ice could allow significant su [...]
2006-06-19 21:46:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT PREL PBTS MARR CA
06OTTAWA194CANADA'S NEW GOVERNMENT: OPPORTUNITIES AND
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Unless the polls are badly mistaken, Canada's Conservatives will win today's election and Stephen Harper will be asked by the Governor General to form a minority government. The election of a new government, after thirteen years of Liberal rule, presents opportunities for advancing [...]
2006-01-23 15:42:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL CA
06OTTAWA2237CANADIAN DISAPPOINTMENT OVER SUSPENSION OF WTO
[...] (U) Summary: Shortly after the WTO announcement that the Doha Trade Round negotiations would be suspended indefinitely, Canada's International Trade Minister Emerson and Agriculture Minister Strahl issued a statement expressing their "disappointment." Emerson said that Canadian farmers as w [...]
2006-07-25 19:57:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD WTO WTRO CA
06OTTAWA2294CANADA TAKES STEPS TO ESTABLISH SOVEREIGNTY OVER
[...] (U) Summary: The GOC is taking steps to secure sovereign rights over seabed resources that extend to the edge of the continental shelf. On July 20 the GOC announced a C$2 million effort to identify and map the outer edge of the continental shelf. Under the UN Convention on the Law of the S [...]
2006-07-31 21:32:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDCA EMIN EPET PBTS PREL SENV DE UN
06OTTAWA2356Canadian Coast Guard to conduct Seismic Surveys in Disputed
[...] Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) in a telephone conversation on August 3, informed the Embassy that the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Louis St. Laurent is proceeding to the disputed area of the Beaufort Sea where its crew will conduct seismic studies ove [...]
2006-08-04 17:34:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPBTS EMIN EPET PREL SENV UN CA
06OTTAWA2361CANADA: VIEWS ON AVIATION SECURITY, DIPLOMATIC POUCH AND VCDR
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-04 19:56:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ADPM EAIR AORC ICAO KTIA CA
06OTTAWA2372CANADA DESIRES MOVE FORWARD ON 2006 DRUG THREAT
[...] (U) Summary: In a series of recent meetings, Poloff discussed the USG inter-agency FY 2007 certification procedures (reftel A) and related methamphetamine production issues (reftel B) with Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's (DFAIT) Deputy Director for International Crim [...]
2006-08-08 19:35:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR CA
06OTTAWA2388AMERICAN LOW COST CARRIERS SERVICE TO CANADA SET TO INCREASE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-09 21:11:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR CA
06OTTAWA2420THE PROSPEROUS CANADA-CUBA ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIP
[...] (SBU) Summary: Canada,s economic relationship with Cuba began in the late 19th century, long before the U.S. embargo. Today, Canada-Cuba economic ties continue to be strong. The annual two-way trade between the countries is around $1 billion USD. About 22 percent of Cuban exports (mostly n [...]
2006-08-12 12:30:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EAGR CU CA
06OTTAWA2555TRANSBORDER USE OF VERY LIGHT JETS
[...] Summary: For frequent business travelers, Very Light Jets (VLJs) offer important advantages, including less time spent on the ground before flights, direct flights that avoid multiple legs that often occur under the hub-and-spoke model, and the ability to land on shorter runways than other jet [...]
2006-08-25 22:02:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDCA EAIR
06OTTAWA26FY 2006 U.S. SPEAKER REQUEST: Former Congressmen
[...] PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Post requests two former U.S. Congressmen, one Republican and one Democrat, as U.S. Speakers for a program to include Carleton University faculty and students in Ottawa, Parliamentary staff, and government officials, media and academics in other Canadian cities via video [...]
2006-01-05 18:13:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP CA
06OTTAWA2615CANADA'S VIEWS ON AMERICAN IMSO DG CANDIDATE STEVEN LETT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-01 16:02:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS CA
06OTTAWA2837VISIT OF USTR AMBASSADOR SUSAN SCHWAB TO OTTAWA,
[...] (SBU) Summary: USTR Ambassador Susan Schwab visited Ottawa on September 11-12 to sign the U.S.-Canadian Softwood Lumber Agreement, which will be voted on by the Canadian Parliament during the week of September 18. Prior to the signing ceremony at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Intern [...]
2006-09-18 21:53:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PREL ECON EAGR CA CH KS
06OTTAWA3229218TH MEETING OF THE CANUS PERMANENT JOINT BOARD
[...] (SBU) On September 20-21, 2006, Canada and the U.S. convened the 218th meeting of the Permanent Joint Board on Defense (PJBD) at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ottawa. U.S. co-Chair George Nethercutt and Canadian co-Chair Rick Casson led the meeting. Overview/Opening Remark [...]
2006-10-25 20:48:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL MX CA
06OTTAWA3253CANADA GIVES STRONG SUPPORT FOR U.S. SECURITY
[...] (C/NF) Summary: U.S. Security Coordinator LTG Keith Dayton met October 19-20 with FM MacKay, Public Safety Minister Day, Defense Minister O'Connor, and other senior officials from CIDA, PCO, PMO, DND, and DFAIT to thank Canada for the contribution it has made to U.S. efforts to improve securi [...]
2006-10-27 17:16:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALCA IS KJUS PREL XF MEPI
06OTTAWA3333Income Trust Tax Loophole Closed
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a surprise move that sent Canada's financial markets reeling, the Canadian federal government announced on October 31 that it would start taxing income trusts as regular corporations. The GOC took the action to stem lost revenue as more Canadian companies threatened to restru [...]
2006-11-05 13:50:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV ETRD ECON CA
06OTTAWA3455Ottawa Studies Further International Aviation
[...] (U) Summary: The Conservative government is set to announce a new international air policy in early 2007 that aims to open Canada's skies to more foreign competition and will focus on an "Open Skies" model. Some observers think the move promises to benefit consumers, but not necessarily the co [...]
2006-11-24 16:35:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON EINV CA
06OTTAWA3473WHTI IMPLEMENTATION: CANADA STILL HOPING FOR A
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: Comments and statements from a variety of Canadian interlocutors, coupled with Canada's apparent lack of serious preparations, indicate that the government will continue to lobby to delay, alter, or kill the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). WH [...]
2006-11-27 21:23:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNCA CPAS CVIS PREL PGOV
06OTTAWA3487CANADA ANNOUNCES OVER C$40 MILLION IN MICROFINANCE
[...] (U) Summary: At the November 12 Global Microfinance Summit in Halifax, Canadian Foreign Minister Peter MacKay and International Cooperation Minister Josee Verner announced that Canada will provide more than C$40 million to three Canadian NGOs to help poor people in developing countries get acc [...]
2006-11-28 20:11:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN CA
06OTTAWA3503SANTA CRUZ MINISTERIAL ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
[...] (U) On November 30, Economic Minister presented reftel demarche conveying U.S. views on the Santa Cruz Ministerial on Sustainable Development at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) to an inter-agency group headed by Leonard Beaulne, Deputy Director (Policy),Braz [...]
2006-11-30 21:09:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON EFIN ETRD PHUM SENV OAS CA
06OTTAWA3511SANTA CRUZ MINISTERIAL ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
[...] (U) This afternoon the Economic Minister received a formal Canadian response to the demarche he delivered to Canadian officials on the Santa Cruz Ministerial on November 30 (ref B). The reply was sent by Jenna MacKay-Alie, Director General, Americas Directorate, Environment Canada. 2. (U) [...]
2006-12-01 19:59:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON EFIN ETRD PHUM SENV OAS CA
06OTTAWA3536CANADA'S RESPONSE TO THE LIBERTAD ACT
[...] (U) Post answers to reftel questions are based on information obtained from Daniel Daley and Louise Branch, the Director and Deputy Director, respectively, of the Caribbean, Central America and Andean Region Division, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) as well as reporting [...]
2006-12-05 21:56:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALETRD ETTC PREL CU CA
06OTTAWA3604IPR: LETTER FROM CANADIAN HERITAGE MINISTER BEV
[...] (U) Ambassador Wilkins has received the attached letter from Canadian Heritage Minister Bev Oda on copyright reform in Canada, which responds to an October 13th letter sent by USTR Ambassador Schwab to Industry Minister Maxime Bernier. 2. (SBU) Begin text: Ministry of Canadian Heritage [...]
2006-12-15 21:10:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD ECON USTR CA
06OTTAWA45OPERATION THUNDERING POUTINE: EMBASSY OTTAWA'S
[...] (SBU) Summary: In an effort to penetrate the headlines and polls, Embassy Poloff and PolFSN visited local Ontario and Quebec campaign headquarters to talk with candidates, campaign managers, and volunteers. The resultant worm's-eye view of the campaign revealed the importance of local issues [...]
2006-01-06 20:24:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCA PGOV
06OTTAWA5392006 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: CANADA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-02 12:23:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF KCRM KWMN KFRD SMIG ASEC ELAB CA
06OTTAWA5632006 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: CANADA
[...] (SBU) The Government of Canada's (GOC) approach to Trafficking in Persons issues emphasizes a criminal justice and law enforcement perspective through the country's immigration framework, rather than seeking to provide basic, humanitarian assistance to trafficking victims. Individual provin [...]
2006-03-02 21:34:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREF KCRM KWMN KFRD SMIG ASEC ELAB CA
06OTTAWA93MISSION CANADA 2ND QUARTER FY-06 90-DAY GOALS--
[...] (C) Summary - Much of our attention over the next 90 days will have to do with the January 23 election in Canada and the formation of the next government. Most political observers currently predict, with just ten days left before the election, a Conservative minority government, but even if t [...]
2006-01-12 19:10:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNAMGT CA CASC ETRD PGOV PREL
06PANAMA10SCENESETTER: CODEL BURTON JANUARY 12-13 VISIT TO
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Embassy Panama extends its warmest welcome on your upcoming visit to Panama. You will have the opportunity to review a wide range of issues, including bilateral security and the economic/trade environment. [...]
2006-01-04 20:46:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP PGOV PREL AMGT ASEC ETRD PM CA GT ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
06PANAMA1092GOP TURNS TO CHAVEZ TO BOOST CANAL REFERENDUM
[...] (SBU) The GOP has invited Venezuelan President Chavez to attend the June 22 Congreso Anfictionico in Panama in an attempt to sway leftist voters, trade unions, and students before the upcoming Canal expansion referendum, Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis Navarro told the Ambassador in a June 1 mee [...]
2006-06-07 00:04:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EWWT PM
06PANAMA1169PANAMA: EMBASSY ACTION PLAN FOR CHAVEZ VISIT
[...] (C) At the invitation of the GOP, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will visit Panama on June 22 for a one-day stop to celebrate the 180th anniversary of Simon Bolivar's Anfitionic Congress in Panama when Simon Bolivar called on individual Latin American countries band together into a hemispheric u [...]
2006-06-15 19:30:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PM
06PANAMA1187Money Laundering Panamanian Style
[...] (SBU) Acting jointly, DEA and several Latin American authorities knocked out a sophisticated multi-national drug cartel that smuggled tons of cocaine on a monthly to the U.S. Drug lord Pablo Rayo Montano was arrested on May 16 in Brazil. Authorities have seized millions of dollars in assets a [...]
2006-06-16 22:29:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR PM
06PANAMA1213PANAMA & VENEZUELA TO SIGN ENERGY AGREEMENT
[...] (C) Summary: Minister of Trade and Industry Alejandro Ferrer told Econ Chief June 19 that the GOP expects to sign a framework agreement and two related agreements on energy with Venezuela during the June 22 visit of Hugo Chavez. He stressed that the deals would be limited to general agreements "t [...]
2006-06-20 20:59:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALETRD ENRG PREL PM
06PANAMA1223PANAMA COORDINATES RESPONSE TO AVIAN FLU THREAT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On May 31, 2006, a broad range of GOP ministries and NGOs met to coordinate efforts on Panama's Avian Influenza (AI) National Prevention and Response Plan. Participants included officials from the Ministry of Health (MINSA),Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA),the Panama [...]
2006-06-22 15:32:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU SENV PM
06PANAMA123PANAMA DEMARCHE ON REPORTING IRAN TO THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL (UNSC)
[...] (C) On January 17, Ambassador Eaton delivered reftel demarche to Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis and discussed the GOP's position on a possible emergency IAEA Board meeting to report Iran to UNSC. Ambassador Eaton emphasized to Lewis that Iran has violated both IAEA resolutions and EU-3 agreements [...]
2006-01-20 16:49:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL IR EU AORC LABOR HUMAN RIGHTSPOLMIL
06PANAMA1231HHS VISIT BOOSTS REGIONAL FOCUS ON AVIAN FLU
[...] (SBU) Summary: Secretary of Health & Human Services (HHS) Michael Leavitt's June 7-10 visit to Panama boosted the efforts of Central American health ministers to prepare for a possible outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI) or another type of pandemic. Through a series of official meetings and publ [...]
2006-06-22 19:49:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU SENV PM
06PANAMA1233PANAMA: REACHING OUT TO ASIAN MISSIONS
[...] (SBU) Following up on A/S Shannon's visit to Asia, we reached out to our Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean counterparts to discuss issues of common concern in Panama. While the three Asian missions share a strong focus on developing their countries' commercial and business interests in Panama, t [...]
2006-06-23 16:15:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALOTRA PREL ETRD ECON LA XK CH JA KS
06PANAMA1249PANAMA'S 2006 GDP GROWTH OFF TO STRONG START
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Panama posted impressive GDP growth during the first quarter of 2006. The 7.9% GDP growth was the largest quarterly GDP growth rate in 16 years. Almost all sectors of economy saw growth in real terms. Increased export demand for agricultural products and construction spending, [...]
2006-06-26 17:28:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EAIR PM
06PANAMA125PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT TORRIJOS AND REP DAN BURTON
[...] (SBU) Congressman Dan Burton (R-IND) and the Ambassador called on President Torrijos on January 12th to discuss on-going U.S./Panama FTA negotiations and Hugo Chavez's influence in the region. Torrijos reiterated GOP commitment to free trade and sought Burton's help in resolving a key obstacle to [...]
2006-01-20 20:18:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALBEXP ETRD OREP PM
06PANAMA1286PANAMA'S CIVIL AVIATION DIRECTOR FORCED TO RESIGN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Panama's Civil Aviation Authority (AAC) Director Tomas Paredes told EconOff that President Torrijos requested his resignation on June 26. On June 30, Torrijos nominated Eustacio Fabrega Lopez as the new AAC Director and sent the nomination to the National Assembly for approval. Parede [...]
2006-06-30 22:13:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALECON EAIR FAA
06PANAMA1292PANAMA CANAL EXPANSION HURDLES
[...] SUMMARY (SBU) Financing the canal expansion is premised on increasing tolls an average of 3.5% per year. Panama Canal Authority (ACP) officials are concerned that countries will use Article 5 of GATT (Freedom of Transit) and Article 3 of the Panama Canal Neutrality Treaty to oppose the planne [...]
2006-07-03 22:25:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD
06PANAMA1294PANAMA TO HOST PRESIDENT FOX AT REGIONAL CENTAM
[...] (U) Leaders from all Central American countries plus Mexico and the Dominican Republic are scheduled to meet July 11 in Panama for the Eighth Summit of the Tuxtla Mechanism for Dialogue and Coordination. The Tuxtla Mechanism, founded in 1991, is a multilateral forum designed to promote coope [...]
2006-07-03 22:52:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ETRD
06PANAMA1303CENTAM PRESIDENTS TO DISCUSS DEMOCRACY,
[...] (U) The presidents and foreign ministers of the Central American countries, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic will meet July 11 in Panama for the Eighth Summit of the Tuxtla Mechanism for Dialogue and Coordination (see reftel). Agenda points for the summit include: strengthening democracy i [...]
2006-07-05 20:28:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ETRD
06PANAMA1359PANAMA HOSTS SUMMIT ON REGIONAL INTEGRATION
[...] (U) The presidents and foreign ministers of the Central American countries, Mexico, and Colombia gathered in Panama July 11 for the 8th summit of the Tuxtla Mechanism and the System for Central American Integration (SICA). The foreign ministers held a pre-summit meeting July 10 to finalize th [...]
2006-07-11 21:56:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ETRD PM
06PANAMA14PANAMA: MIGUEL ANTONIO BERNAL'S QUEST TO SAVE UNIVERSITY OF PANAMA
[...] (SBU) In May 2005, when newspapers reported that the University of Panama (UP) had issued thousands of false diplomas, Professor Miguel Antonio Bernal quickly took the lead in denouncing the school's administration. Bernal went even further and filed criminal charges against university rect [...]
2006-01-05 14:43:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PM SCUL LABOR HUMAN RIGHTSPOLMIL
06PANAMA1477BANK SUPERINTENDENT UNDER PRESSURE TO QUIT
[...] (C) Panama's Bank Superintendent Delia Cardenas said President Torrijos had asked her to resign "voluntarily," ostensibly so he could "restructure" GOP oversight of bank and financial institutions. Cardenas also told ECON Chief on July 27 that this was the first time that any of the three Pr [...]
2006-07-28 16:43:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALEFIN PGOV SNAR PM
06PANAMA1518GOP DIVIDED ON REGIONAL ENERGY POLICY
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On July 17, Minister of Trade and Industry Alejandro Ferrer told Ambassador and Econchief that he remains committed to the Occidental Petroleum refinery project (Ref A) but finds himself a lone voice. He said President Martin Torrijos, VP/FM Samuel Lewis Navarro, and other cabinet me [...]
2006-08-04 15:55:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALENRG ETRD PREL PGOV PM
06PANAMA1578SAN MIGUELITO AND PANAMAQS GROWING GANG PROBLEM
[...] (SBU) Gang activity in Panama is growing, but so too is the GOPQs awareness of the problem as well as GOP and civil society response to it. Gang activity is evident not only in the capital itself, but also in small communities such as San Miguelito, also part of the metropolitan area of Pana [...]
2006-08-11 20:04:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSOCI
06PANAMA1580GOP PITCHES REGIONAL HEALTH SCHOOL AS WAY TO BOOST
[...] (C) The GOP hopes for strong U.S. support to establish a "School of Health for the Americas" in Panama. With students and faculty drawn from throughout the hemisphere, the school is aimed at improving healthcare delivery, particularly to poor communities. In so doing, the GOP believes it could a [...]
2006-08-11 22:23:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALTBIO EAID PGOV PM
06PANAMA160PANAMA ATTORNEY GENERAL CONFRONTS PRISON ABUSE
[...] (U) Panama's Attorney General made an unscheduled visit to La Joya Maximum Security Prison following newspaper reports detailing prisoner abuse by guards in the crowded facility. After her visit, the AG told reporters she had found evidence of human rights violations and that the police cus [...]
2006-01-26 20:20:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PM LABOR HUMAN RIGHTSPOLMIL
06PANAMA1629SCENESETTER FOR FINCEN DIRECTOR WERNER VISIT
[...] (U) This message is confidential. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) On behalf of Embassy Panama, I would like to extend our warmest welcome on your upcoming visit to Panama. Your visit provides support for our Mission's anti-money laundering programs. Your dialogue with key anti-money laund [...]
2006-08-18 21:07:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALEFIN PREL PTER SNAR PINR KCOR KCRM PM
06PANAMA1663PANAMA TO PAY IATTC DUES
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-28 16:47:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIS ETRD SENV PM
06PANAMA1753SECRETARY'S INITIATIVE ON GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-11 15:51:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECPS EINT EAID PHUM PM
06PANAMA1793PANAMA'S OFF SHORE CORPORATION INDUSTRY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Panama is the second most popular jurisdiction in which to form offshore corporations (sociedad anonimas or anonymous societies) after Hong Kong. The advantages to incorporating in Panama include: the ease and flexibility of forming a corporation, well-established corporation [...]
2006-09-13 16:46:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD KCRM
06PANAMA184(C) PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT TORRIJOS: LACK OF U.S.
[...] (S) During a January 30 meeting with Ambassador and DOD DASD Roger Pardo-Mauer, Panamanian President Martin Torrijos Espino shared his frustration with what he perceives as a leadership void created by a lack of a coherent U.S. strategic vision for the region. In his view, the increasingly r [...]
2006-02-01 12:24:00Embassy PanamaSECRETPGOV PREL ETRD PM
06PANAMA1842NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: REALITY OR GIMMICK?
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Hoping to boost the odds of a favorable outcome on the October 22 Panama Canal (Canal) expansion referendum, President Torrijos on August 16 announced plans to hold a national dialogue for establishing a national development plan (NDP). Support for an NDP enjoys broad support ac [...]
2006-09-20 15:35:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD
06PANAMA1868PANAMA'S LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PROCEDURES
[...] Embassy Panama's Political Section has developed a system to coordinate Leahy Amendment vetting. All candidates for USG-funded travel, training (military or civilian),or material assistance -- in-country or in the United States -- must be vetted on human rights, corruption, narcotics, or cr [...]
2006-09-22 16:06:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDAADP MARR MASS SNAR PINS PREL PHUM PINR PM
06PANAMA1999GOP SCHIZOPHRENIC ON VENEZUELAN FUEL IMPORTS
[...] SUMMARY. (C) GOP Energy policy remains divided as the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MICI) pursues divergent paths to ensure an affordable supply of petroleum for Panama. MICI Vice-Minister Jose Paredes stated publicly that the new Panamanian state run oil company would not distribute fue [...]
2006-10-11 15:48:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALENRG ETRD PREL PGOV PM
06PANAMA2005PANAMA'S THREE WAY RACE FOR A CENTRAL AMERICAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Panama appears to be the site for up to three proposals for the construction of a regional petroleum refinery. During his June 2006 visit, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez offered to build a 130,000 barrels per day refinery in Panama (Refs A & B). The MesoAmerican Energy Initiative [...]
2006-10-11 20:47:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALENRG ETRD PREL PGOV PM
06PANAMA2018SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF UNDER SECRETARY FORE
[...] (SBU) On behalf of Embassy Panama, I would like to extend our warmest welcome on your upcoming visit to Panama. Your visit provides us with an excellent opportunity to share our transformational diplomacy agenda and to help advance U.S. interests. Your dialogue with our Mission and key govern [...]
2006-10-13 22:42:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALAMGT OVIP PGOV PREL ECON PM
06PANAMA2026OPEN SKIES AGREEMENT: PANAMA AGREES TO DELETE CRS
[...] On October 2, 2006, Post received a letter from the GoP's Ministry of Foreign Relations (MFA) acknowledging the GoP's agreement to delete the computer reservation systems (CRS) provisions contained in Annex 3 of the Air Transport Agreement between the GoP and the USG. 2. Below is an unoffic [...]
2006-10-16 21:40:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON KTIA PM
06PANAMA206PANAMA: PORTOBELO - LANDMARK TOWN ONCE PLAGUED BY
[...] Portobelo is a small village of 7,000 people on Panama's Atlantic coast, located on a difficult road 40 kilometers east of Colon. Community leaders invited EmbOffs to visit and discussed their town's needs and their concerns about drug traffickers who transit the coastal waters. Portobelo c [...]
2006-02-03 21:47:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PM SNAR
06PANAMA2102STAFFDEL MEACHAM AND TOON MEET WITH MOGJ GOLCHER
[...] (SBU) "The United States is Panama's strategic partner of choice on security issues, but Panama needs additional resources to strengthen its security infrastructure," Minister of Government and Justice Olga Golcher told STAFFDEL Meacham and Toon on October 18. Golcher lauded the bilateral re [...]
2006-10-26 15:07:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PM
06PANAMA2103STAFFDEL MEACHAM AND TOON MEET WITH FM LEWIS
[...] (SBU) Passage of the U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was key to deepening the bilateral relationship and facilitating cooperation in security issues, First Vice President and Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis told Meacham and Toon October 18. Lewis discussed strategies to shore up Congres [...]
2006-10-26 15:13:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ETRD PM
06PANAMA2105LATIN AMERICA-CARIBBEAN BIOFUEL INITIATIVE
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Below is post's response to Reftel A. END SUMMARY. ---------------------------- ENERGY SECTOR - HYDROCARBONS ---------------------------- 2. (U) Panama's energy sector consists of the hydrocarbons industry and the electricity sector. Panama's hydrocarbons industry was 100 [...]
2006-10-26 15:30:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG PREL PGOV SENV PM
06PANAMA2106TROUBLED ADOLESCENCE FOR PANAMA'S RESIDENTIAL
[...] (SBU). Panama's residential tourism industry is struggling to maintain its momentum in the face of rising prices, increased construction costs and potential excess supply. According to Paul McBride, CEO of Panamanian real estate marketing company Prima Panama, the selling price of the averag [...]
2006-10-26 15:45:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EFIN BTIO CASC MRS
06PANAMA2111AMCIT V. AMCIT IN PANAMA'S BOCAS DEL TORO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Panama's Bocas del Toro archipelago is a complex region of islands, mainland bays, rivers and forested mountain slopes on the Caribbean side of the Panamanian isthmus 20 miles from the Costa Rican border. The area has a high diversity of marine and terrestrial ecosystems and is hom [...]
2006-10-27 14:11:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EFIN BTIO CASC KMRS PM
06PANAMA2112PANAMA CERTIFIES CANAL REFERENDUM RESULTS- 78
[...] (U) The official results of the October 22 Canal expansion referendum were 705,144 "yes" votes in favor of expansion (77.80 percent) and 201,247 "no" votes (22.20 percent). There were 9,967 blank ballots cast and 7,673 null votes, where voters marked both options. Panama's Junta Nacional de [...]
2006-10-27 14:26:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV PM
06PANAMA2129USG ADVOCACY FOR AMERICAN BENEFICIARIES OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. Post requests Department's guidance on the extent of advocacy services to be provided for Amcit beneficiaries and Amcit executor alleging corruption and delayed due process in the Panamanian courts, during the settlement of the estate of Wilson Charles Lucom. [...]
2006-10-30 21:58:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EFIN CASC PM
06PANAMA2207FM LEWIS ON UNSC, CORRUPTION, FTA, REGIONAL
[...] (C) Panama will be a voice for all of Latin America on the UN Security Council and is willing to help the USG spread its message, Vice President and Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis Navarro told the Ambassador November 8. He also addressed corruption, saying the court system is the crux of Panama's co [...]
2006-11-09 21:44:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ETRD KCOR PM
06PANAMA2228PANAMA NAMES NEW ELECTORAL MAGISTRATE
[...] (SBU) In a move seen as an affront to President Torrijos, the Supreme Court named electoral prosecutor and dual American citizen Gerardo Solis as its pick for the three-magistrate Electoral Tribunal. Solis, who began his six-year term November 13, was rumored to be the choice of former Presi [...]
2006-11-15 20:29:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PM
06PANAMA2248BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: APPLICATION 05-1009444
[...] (U) EconOff spoke with Rogelio Medina, owner and director of Helicopteras Agricolas SA (HA),on November 13, 2006, and Robert Harmon, HA maintenance officer, on November 8, 2006. 2. (U) Both HA officials confirmed the order to purchase one SA319B Alouette helicopter from William Seltenrich. [...]
2006-11-17 21:14:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PM
06PANAMA2268FM BACKTRACKS ON TORRIJOS PUERTO RICO INDEPENDENCE
[...] (C) After several attempts to wiggle out of a bad position, FM Samuel Lewis Navarro admitted to the Ambassador November 21 the GOP had "screwed up" when attempting to draw a distinction between President Torrijos's role as President of Panama and as Secretary General of the PRD (the ruling party) [...]
2006-11-22 20:36:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PM
06PANAMA2269ORTEGA WANTS TO SEND POSITIVE MESSAGE TO U.S.,
[...] (C) Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega told Panamanian President Torrijos November 21 that he wants good relations with the United States. His visit to Panama sends a signal that Nicaragua can be a positive player in the region, FM Samuel Lewis Navarro told the Ambassador the same day. Panam [...]
2006-11-22 20:43:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PM
06PANAMA2282PANAMA: TEXTILE & APPAREL STATISTICS
[...] The following comes from the Comptroller General's Office of the Republic of Panama unless otherwise noted: - Total industrial production: full year 2005: $1,118,452,300; first 6 months 2006: $596,476,000 - Total textile & apparel production: full year 2005:5,034,837; first 6 months 2006: [...]
2006-11-29 16:11:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTEX
06PANAMA2303PANAMA: 2007 NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATE
[...] The U.S. trade surplus with Panama was $1.84 billion in 2005, an increase of $334 million from $1.5 billion in 2004. This represented the U.S.'s seventh largest trade surplus world-wide. U.S. goods exports in 2005 were $2.17 billion, up 18.2 percent from the previous year. Corresponding U.S. [...]
2006-12-01 14:20:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD
06PANAMA2357PANAMA/CUBA RELATIONSHIP: TITLE III LIBERTAD ACT
[...] (U) Post answers to reftel questions are based on information obtained by the GoP's Comptroller General's offices, the GoP Ministry of Foreign Relations, the administrative offices of the Colon Free Zone, various industry and third country publications and conversations with various Panamanian [...]
2006-12-07 21:44:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALETRD ETTC PREL PM CU
06PANAMA2372PANAMA'S RESPONSE TO UNSCR 1718
[...] (U) Post delivered reftel letter to MFA Director for Foreign Policy Javier Bonagas November 1. Below is an unofficial translation of the text of the MFA's reply, diplomatic note DGPE-DG-348-2006 dated November 21, 2006. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT. (Complimentary opening.) As a member of the Uni [...]
2006-12-13 16:04:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP PARM PREL PHSA EWWT EAIR PBTS PM
06PANAMA2412REFINERY, FUEL HUB AND BIOFUELS DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In November, representatives from state-run Qatar Petroleum (QP) and Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) met with Panama's Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MICI) to discuss the proposed refinery and tour the Puerto Armuelles site (Ref A). Favorably impressed with Panama's economic and p [...]
2006-12-19 18:50:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALENRG ETRD PGOV PM
06PANAMA2451PANAMA: 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Panama continues to be a strong partner with the United States in the global war on terrorism. The Panama Canal is the country's most important economic asset. Any act of terrorism that closes off the Canal could severely impact Panama's economy, the United States, and other [...]
2006-12-29 18:49:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO KHLS PM
06PANAMA317RETIREES & INVESTORS FLOCK TO SUNNY, SAFE &
[...] SUMMARY. With an estimated 30 million Americans scheduled to retire in 2006 (and every year for the next 18),the race is on for affordable attractive property in mild climates. Panama is set to become the third most popular destination for American expatriates in the hemisphere following M [...]
2006-02-17 15:25:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV BTIO CASC CPAS CMGT KMRS
06PANAMA319ECONOMIC IMPACT OF RESIDENTIAL TOURISM COULD
[...] SUMMARY. The economic impact of the residential tourism industry on Panama is set to rival that of the Canal Expansion. Expatriates are having a profound impact on the local economies and communities in which they are settling. These part and full time residents have increased consumer deman [...]
2006-02-17 17:54:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV BTIO CASC CPAS CMGT KMRS
06PANAMA320PANAMA: G/TIP AND WHA/PPC VISIT TO PANAMA FEBRUARY
[...] (SBU) Embassy greatly appreciated the visit of GTIP Reports Officer Linda Brown and WHA/PPC Senior Advisor Mike Puccetti. Meetings with Government of Panama (GOP),EmbOffs, and visits to NGO were productive and helpful. Embassy looks forward to working with GTIP to complete the annual Traf [...]
2006-02-17 21:11:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PM
06PANAMA337PANAMA -- CHINA RECOGNITION HANDWRITING IS ON THE
[...] (U) This message contains an action request. (See para 3.) SUMMARY ------- 2. (S/NF) Panamanian presidential advisor Jorge Ritter on February 20 detailed Panama's thinking about diplomatic recognition of the People's Republic of China (PRC) for DCM, which he called a "medium-term" pros [...]
2006-02-21 21:50:00Embassy PanamaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINR PM SP CH TW HO
06PANAMA360 PANAMA - 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] The resolution of a number of investment dispute cases in recent years opened the way for the April 2004 start of bilateral negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United States and Panama. 2. Traditionally, Panama has maintained a rather liberal regime for foreign investment [...]
2006-02-24 20:39:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON EFIN ETRD OPIC KTDB USTR PM
06PANAMA363BLUE LANTERN END-USE CHECK ON DDTC LICENSE 977347,
[...] Per reftel, EmbOffs confirmed the bona fides of Fairmont Company with Panama's corporate registry. Fairmont has been registered with Panama's Public Registry since September 1975. EmbOffs visited Fairmont Corporation and believe its purchase of the Cineflex aerial camera suite is a legitima [...]
2006-02-25 11:03:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PNAT US
06PANAMA364BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Per reftel EmbOffs confirmed the bonafides of Inmunex, SA. Inmunex (International Munitions and Explosives) is a new company registered with Panama's Public Registry in December 2004. The Ministry of Government and Justice Public Security Director told EmbOffs that in its short history Inmun [...]
2006-02-25 11:05:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PN
06PANAMA376PANAMA: IRANIAN DIPLOMATIC PRESENCE IN LATIN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-01 17:00:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPINR PREL PM
06PANAMA380PANAMA 2006 TIP REPORT
[...] (SBU) During 2005 Panama continued its anti-TIP efforts and enforcement of Law 16, the anti-TIP legislation enacted in 2004. Embassy believes trafficking in Panama is overwhelmingly internal to the country and limited in scale. Panama worked closely with the International Labor Organization [...]
2006-03-01 18:03:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
06PANAMA40PANAMANIAN COMPTROLLER DANI KUZNIECKY ALERT TO
[...] (C) Comptroller General Dani Kuzniecky recently met with Emboff to discuss questionable public bidding cases that had attracted his negative attention. They included the Tocumen airport duty free zone (which involved an American company),the unrelated Pacific "mega-port" project involving a [...]
2006-01-06 22:48:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BEXP PM
06PANAMA486PANAMA HOSTS CENTRAL AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL SUMMIT
[...] (SBU) Seven presidents, one prime minister and one vice president met in Panama March 8-9 to sign a lengthy and wordy declaration calling for the negotiation of a Central America-Panama free trade agreement (FTA) and possibly FTAs with the European Union and CARICOM. Panamanians mostly do not [...]
2006-03-16 22:00:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR PM
06PANAMA502PANAMA: INTERNAL RULING-PARTY DYNAMICS AS JOSTLING
[...] (U) This is part one in a three-part series. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) With over three years to go before the May 2009 presidential elections, the ruling Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) is already full of ferment and rumors as potential candidates joust for position. The U.S.-educated [...]
2006-03-21 14:52:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PM
06PANAMA525PANAMA: INTERNAL RULING-PARTY DYNAMICS AS JOSTLING
[...] (U) "The Unwanted One" is Part II in a three-part series on Democratic Revolutionary Party inner dynamics. Part I (reftel): The Front Runners. Part III (septel): The Veeps. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) Ernesto Perez Balladares (PB) is widely seen as angling for another shot at Panama's presidency, [...]
2006-03-23 22:04:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PM
06PANAMA533GOP STRUGGLES TO RESOLVE FTA STUMBLING BLOCKS
[...] (C) Summary: Panama's trade minister remains convinced the GOP is within reach of an FTA with the U.S. However, First Vice President/Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis Navarro (SLN) fears the deal may be "dead" and hinted that the GOP might turn its near-term focus to the proposed expansion of the Pan [...]
2006-03-24 17:50:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALETRD EAGR ECON EWWT PGOV PM
06PANAMA540PANAMA: INTERNAL RULING-PARTY DYNAMICS AS JOSTLING
[...] (U) "The Veeps" is Part III in a three-part series on Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) inner dynamics. Part I: The Front Runners (reftel A). Part II: The Unwanted One (reftel B). SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The PRD's vice presidential candidate in 2009 is likely to be Balbina Herrera o [...]
2006-03-24 19:20:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR PM
06PANAMA543PANAMA BANANA WORKERS END STRIKE AT COSTA RICAN
[...] (SBU) In response to mediation and a grant from Minister of Labor Reynaldo Rivera, banana workers ended a peaceful strike March 18 that closed the Panama-Costa Rica border for three days. The laborers from Cooperativa de Servicios Multiples de Puerto Armuelles (Coosemupar) blocked trucks and [...]
2006-03-24 20:35:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ETRD PGOV PM PREL
06PANAMA610PANAMA: JUDICIAL PROCESS FINALLY BEGINS FOR
[...] (C) Embassy is closely following the money laundering case of former Nicaraguan President Arnoldo Aleman. The probable cause hearing began on March 30, 2006 following a four-month postponement (for a defense attorney's emergency dental work). Judge Adolfo Mejia, assigned as a replacement justic [...]
2006-04-03 21:53:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PM PREL
06PANAMA629FORMIN WEIGHS USG DEMARCHE ON VENEZUELA UNSC BID,
[...] (C) On April 5, Ambassador pressed First Vice President/Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis Navarro (SLN) and Minister of the Presidency Ubaldino Real on the importance of Panama's support for Guatemala's UN Security Council candidacy. Lewis Navarro revealed that Mexico's FM Derbez had called him to re [...]
2006-04-06 20:04:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALETRD EAGR PREL PM
06PANAMA723SCENESETTER: AMBASSADOR ARCOS APRIL 26-28 VISIT
[...] (U) This message is confidential. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) On behalf of Embassy Panama, I would like to extend our warmest welcome on your upcoming visit to Panama. We see your visit as a key element of our strategy to partner with Panama on its Secure Trade and Transportation [...]
2006-04-20 18:54:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV PM PREL
06PANAMA824PANAMA: PRESIDENT TORRIJOS SHAKES UP CABINET
[...] (SBU) President Martin Torrijos announced three major changes in his cabinet during a nationwide radio and TV address this afternoon. The much anticipated changes come twenty months into the Torrijos presidency and were the subject of widespread rumors for several weeks. In the Ministry of [...]
2006-04-28 22:45:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PM PREL
06PANAMA897PANAMA SNAPSHOT FOR PRESIDENT TORRIJOS'S VISIT TO
[...] (U) This message is intended as a scenesetter for A/S Shannon and former President Bush's May 11 meeting with President Torrijos. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) The Embassy's relations with the Torrijos government (GOP) are warm and bilateral cooperation on security and anti-narcotics matters r [...]
2006-05-10 23:00:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ETRD PM CU VE CH
06PANAMA913HEALTH MINISTER ON REGIONAL FORUM, AVIAN FLU, AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: Health Minister Camilo Alleyne anticipates HHS Secretary Leavitt's participation at a regional forum of health ministers the GOP plans to host in early June, with a focus on pandemic flu issues. He is willing to attend the June 6-7 IPAPI meeting in Vienna. Alleyne believes that [...]
2006-05-11 22:39:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU SENV PM
06PANAMA919PANAMA: REHABILITATING THE DICTATORSHIP
[...] (C) A joke making the rounds in Panama is that the only ex-Panamanian Defense Force (PDF) officer who hasn't found a job in the Torrijos government is Manuel Noriega. The late-April elevation of former Dignity Battalions chief Benjamin Colamarco to the cabinet as Minister of Public Works is [...]
2006-05-12 21:40:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PM VE CU
06PARAMARIBO105VENEZUELA DEFENDS IAEA VOTE ON IRAN IN THE
[...] (U) Under the heading "Venezuela Justifies Its Vote Against IAEA," De West, a Surinamese daily paper published a press release on February 20 from sources at the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The paper, which has the smallest circulation in Suriname, ran the article on its second pag [...]
2006-02-22 10:55:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL EU AORC ENRG NS
06PARAMARIBO174TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROGRAM FOR SURINAMESE
[...] The March 13-15 visit of two U.S. judges to Suriname was very well received by their Surinamese counterparts, with whom they held intensive discussions about effective approaches to the handling of cases involving trafficking in persons (TIP). The judges also met with academics, members of g [...]
2006-03-22 19:08:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG NS
06PARAMARIBO23AVIAN INFLUENZA: POST CONTINGENCY PLANNING AND
[...] (SBU) Further to the readiness assessment of Government of Suriname (GOS) capabilities conveyed ref (b),post notes that the GOS avian flu working group, consisting of government entities and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO),had not as of January 9 yet completed its promised avian [...]
2006-01-12 17:40:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AMER NS
06PARAMARIBO253IN SEARCH OF VIABILITY: RESTRUCTURING, EU MARKET
[...] The European Union's (EU) development assistance package for Suriname's banana sector targeted improving productivity in the hopes of making Suriname's state owned banana company SBBS - attractive enough to potential buyers for the next round of privatization in June 2006. As an African, Cari [...]
2006-05-02 22:49:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND EINV EAID ETRD EAGR KPRV HO NS
06PARAMARIBO266HEAVY FLOODING IN SURINAME'S INTERIOR DISPLACES
[...] (U) Heavy flooding associated with significant rainfall over the last six days is affecting an estimated 175 villages located along Suriname's interior riverways. The government has yet to declare the floods a national disaster, but is calling the situation a "serious crisis." The government [...]
2006-05-08 20:09:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV PGOV PREL EAID ECON NS
06PARAMARIBO280SITUATION UPDATE 3: FLOODING IN SURINAME'S
[...] (U) Heavy flooding is continuing to have severe effects on Suriname's interior. (See reftels). Good news is that water levels are falling in the upper Suriname River region (which saw the greatest initial damage),however, levels are starting to rise in eastern and southern Suriname, especial [...]
2006-05-12 19:46:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV PGOV PREL EAID ECON NS
06PARAMARIBO291STRIKE AT CANADIAN GOLD MINE IN SURINAME
[...] On Sunday, May 14, some 300-500 employees of the Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. ("Rosebel"),a subsidiary of Cambior (Montreal-headquartered international gold-mining company),engaged in a work stoppage called by non-accredited union representatives. This forced Rosebel to suspend all activities [...]
2006-05-17 20:04:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDEMIN ETRD ELAB ECON EINV SENV NS CA
06PARAMARIBO300JUSTICE MINISTER CLAIMS FARC PRESENCE IN SURINAME
[...] (U) Suriname's Minister of Justice and Police Chandrikapersad Santokhi told journalists on May 17 that transnational criminal organizations involved in the weapons-for-drugs trade are working closely together in Suriname and that the FARC is one of these organizations. He made the statement up [...]
2006-05-22 19:09:00Embassy ParamariboSECRETSNAR KCRM PREL PGOV NS CO
06PARAMARIBO311SURINAMESE FLOODS TWO WEEKS ON: PAST CRISIS PHASE
[...] Summary: While the ongoing rainy season may yet bring new challenges, for now the flooding disaster in Suriname's interior is under control. A quick and generous international official and private sector response has been sufficient to meet identified immediate needs. The picture remains l [...]
2006-05-26 15:38:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PGOV PREL EAID ECON NS
06PARAMARIBO343INCREASED VENEZUELAN ACTIVISM IN SURINAME HAS
[...] (C) Summary: Venezuela's profile in Suriname is on the rise thanks to economic initiatives such as PetroCaribe, a joint Cuban-Venezuelan health care assistance program, and a steady public relations campaign by its Embassy over the past year. Despite this heightened engagement, Venezuela's act [...]
2006-06-09 18:55:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV ECON ENRG KCRM MARR SOCI SCUL VE
06PARAMARIBO415SUMMARY OF SURINAMESE PRESS COVERAGE OF ROGER KHAN
[...] The deportation of Roger Khan from Suriname and speculation of possible U.S. involvement dominated the news on Thursday and Friday (June 29-30). (See Reftel). All electronic media and print covered the story extensively. Radio and TV broadcasts focused on a chaotic parliamentary meeting Thursd [...]
2006-06-30 19:53:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM PREL PGOV KPAO NS
06PARAMARIBO417 REQUEST TO CLARIFY EXTRADITION PROCESS UNDER
[...] (U) This is an action request; see para four. 2. (SBU) Suriname remains an important transit country for drugs, with estimates of up to 2-4 metric tons per month moving through the country. Stepped up policing efforts suggest that persons of interest to the United States are likely to be [...]
2006-07-03 18:00:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM KJUS CJAN NS
06PARAMARIBO418PARAMARIBO RESPONSE OAS MLAT and OPTIONAL
[...] (U) Per reftel, on June 19 post delivered points to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to no immediate reaction. In a follow-up attempt on June 29, neither the head of the MFA America's Desk nor the International Organizations' Division were yet conversant with the status of the OAS MLAT an [...]
2006-07-03 18:59:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM SNAR NS
06PARAMARIBO424SUMMARY OF SURINAMESE PRESS COVERAGE OF ROGER KHAN
[...] The deportation of Roger Khan from Suriname continues to receive both front-page and electronic media coverage this week. (See reftel A and B for earlier coverage). The Times of Suriname published the results of an opinion poll conducted on July 5 by a respected Surinamese polling organiza [...]
2006-07-06 19:17:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM PREL PGOV KPAO NS
06PARAMARIBO425Venezuelan Independence Celebrations: a Blooper in
[...] (U) The Venezuelan Embassy in Paramaribo marked the 195th anniversary of independence with a string of events. Celebrations kicked off with an art exhibit on June 30, followed by an evening of Venezuelan food and culture and the crowning of the Queen of the Venezuelan Cultural Institute, a wre [...]
2006-07-07 18:15:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SOCI VE NS
06PARAMARIBO431MORE ON THE CHINESE IN SURINAME
[...] (C) Summary: Recent interactions with the departing Chinese ambassador reflect his country's deepening presence in Suriname as well as a tolerance for unsavory politicians on the local scene. The new Chinese ambassador to Suriname comes from the PRC Embassy in Washington, D.C. End summary [...]
2006-07-11 19:34:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PINR CH
06PARAMARIBO438MEETING WITH PRESIDENT VENETIAAN REVEALS SUPPORT
[...] (C) President Venetiaan told the Ambassador in a meeting on July 12 that while the recent CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St. Kitts had not finalized a formal common position on the UNSC vote, it was his view that CARICOM hoped to reach consensus to support Venezuela in its UNSC seat [...]
2006-07-13 16:49:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL UNSC CARICOM VE NS
06PARAMARIBO449 MEDIA VIEW - SURINAME FACES ITS TROUBLED PAST
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-18 19:51:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL OAS NS
06PARAMARIBO450 MEDIA VIEW - SURINAME FACES ITS TROUBLED PAST
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-18 19:51:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL OAS NS
06PARAMARIBO698CHINA POPULAR WITH MINISTRIES: LOANS IN ONE DAY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: According to Minister of Planning and Development Cooperation Ricardo van Ravenswaay, Chinese development assistance is increasingly popular with certain Ministries because loans to companies for development projects are available "in one day." Van Ravenswaay contrasted this wi [...]
2006-10-31 20:08:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIALPREL PROG NS CH CONS EAID SMIG
06PARAMARIBO705PARAMARIBO NONCOMMITTAL ON UN DECLARATION ON THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY Per reftel, post delivered message and non-papers regarding the UN declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Government of Suriname showed interest and concern and said it would share a position paper, which we have not yet received. Po [...]
2006-11-03 15:04:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KTIA UN NS
06PARAMARIBO723SURINAME: 2006-2007 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] Post presents its 2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT (INCSR),Part I, Drugs and Chemical Control. Suriname I. Summary Suriname is a transit point for South American cocaine en route to Europe and, to a lesser extent, the United States, and has been a transit country [...]
2006-11-09 18:38:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM NS
06PARAMARIBO80SURINAME SEEKS OPEN SKIES (SORT OF)
[...] Suriname's Minister of Transportation Amafo has indicated that an Open Skies Agreement with the United States is possible, but her comments suggest Suriname is anxious to preserve CARICOM's dominance on intra-Caribbean routes. This pronouncement comes at a time when the national carrier, Suri [...]
2006-02-08 19:21:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON PBTS PGOV NS
06PARIS1031SEGOLENE ROYAL DISCUSSES STRATEGY FOR 2007, TRIP
[...] (C) Summary: In a February 8 meeting with Ambassador, Socialist Party (PS) presidential hopeful, current media darling and president of the Poitou-Charentes region Segolene Royal left no doubt as to her determination to win election as president of France in 2007. She matter-of-factly assessed [...]
2006-02-17 16:14:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB EU FR PINR SOCI ECON
06PARIS104MFA, PRESIDENCY ADDRESS UPCOMING MORALES VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: In a January 5 discussion of ref A demarche, an MFA official indicated that President Chirac would urge Bolivian president-elect Morales January 7 to govern responsibly and inclusively. Chirac will counsel prudence in moving forward with stated plans to nationalize the natural g [...]
2006-01-06 18:31:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV FR BO CO
06PARIS1068MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Transatlantic Relations -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-21 11:18:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1113UDF LEADER FRANCOIS BAYROU REVIEWS HIS CENTRIST
[...] (C) Summary: At a meeting with Ambassador Stapleton on February 16, Union for French Democracy (UDF) leader Francois Bayrou reaffirmed "that France needs a centrist alternative" (ref B). He admitted, however, that the French persist in thinking in terms of "right and left," making it unlikely [...]
2006-02-23 12:23:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB EU FR PINR SOCI ECON
06PARIS1130GOF REAFFIRMS QUARTET CONDITIONS, NO-CONTACT WITH
[...] (C) Summary: MFA and Elysee contacts continue to reiterate GoF attachment to the Quartet conditions and that the GoF has no intention of seeking contacts with Hamas. At the same time, GOF contacts remain reluctant to prejudge the consequences of Hamas refusal to meet Quartet conditions on EU [...]
2006-02-23 17:07:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL IS PTER EUN FR
06PARIS1138FRANCE: ENERGY SECTOR UPDATE
[...] This is another in a series of occasional updates on the French energy sector. Feedback is welcome to help us make this product as useful as possible for our inter-agency USG audience. Contents: -- EDF's appetite for takeovers grows as profits double (para 2) -- Italians again eyeing Ele [...]
2006-02-24 10:58:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET EIND EINV PREL PGOV FR
06PARIS1141MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - Iraq
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-24 11:18:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1199MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq GWOT - Guantanamo -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-27 12:13:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS121MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq: Liberation of French
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-09 13:53:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1220 AVIAN FLU: WORLD ANIMAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION
[...] On February 22, Senior OES Public Affairs Advisor Susan Povenmire met with Maria Zampaglione, Director of Communications of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE),to discuss how the USG and the OIE might collaborate on avian flu public outreach efforts. US Mission for UNESCO Science [...]
2006-02-27 16:15:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KSCA
06PARIS1235MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq Islam - Democracy -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-28 11:38:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS12362/21 STAFFDEL TALWAR VISIT: IRAN, IRAQ,
[...] (C) Summary: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Professional Staff Members Puneet Talwar and Tomicah Tilleman met a series of senior French officials February 21, in discussions that addressed Iran, Iraq, Syria/Lebanon, NATO/Darfur, Hamas, regional reform, and counterterrorism. On Iran, Chirac's Mi [...]
2006-02-28 11:43:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL IR PARM IZ SY LE KPAL IS KDEM PTER SU
06PARIS1264MEDIA REACTION REPORT - President Bush to India
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-01 11:11:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS128PRESIDENCY MIDDLE EAST ADVISOR ON SYRIA/LEBANON
[...] (C) Summary: Presidential Middle East/Americas advisor Dominique Boche previewed the upcoming visit of Presidential Diplomatic Advisor Gourdault-Montagne to Washington, stressing the need to reassess U.S.-GoF efforts to pressure Damascus, without suggesting that such pressure be eased. Boche d [...]
2006-01-09 17:16:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL SY LE EG SA FR
06PARIS1293SYRIA: FRANCE NOT INCLINED TO BLOCK EIB WATER LOAN
[...] (C) Summary. French officials continue to suggest that France will not block the proposed EIB loan to support water projects in Syria. In our discussions with senior Elysee, MFA and Finance Ministry officials, they have been quick to note that Syria is not under EU sanctions, that the water [...]
2006-03-01 17:40:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID EFIN SY LE FR
06PARIS130FRENCH IMPRESSIONS OF MORALES VISIT
[...] (C) Presidential diplomatic advisor for the Americas Dominique Boche characterized the 45 minute meeting January 7 between President Jacques Chirac and Bolivian President-elect Evo Morales as positive. Morales reassured Chirac that foreign investors would be provided a secure legal environme [...]
2006-01-09 17:57:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV FR BO
06PARIS1301 UNESCO: REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE, UNESCO CHAMPIONS
[...] SUMMARY AND REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE: UNESCO has an array of programs related to celebrity advocates, such as goodwill ambassadors, who help focus the world's attention on UNESCO as an organization. The US Mission to UNESCO requests guidance on approaching Mr. Tiger Woods about becoming a UNESC [...]
2006-03-02 09:39:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL UNESCO
06PARIS1306MEDIA REACTION REPORT - President Bush to India
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-02 11:08:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS131MFA OFFICIAL DOWNPLAYS U.S. CONCERNS REGARDING
[...] (C) In a January 5 meeting with Deputy Political Counselor and PolOff (discussion of Bolivia and Colombia ref B),DAS-equivalent for Latin America Michel Pinard downplayed U.S. concerns about rumored discussions regarding the sale of Scorpene submarines to Venezuela. While acknowledging that [...]
2006-01-09 18:02:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PARM FR VE
06PARIS1339MEDIA REACTION REPORT - President Bush to India
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-03 11:36:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1344UNESCO: THE WAY AHEAD
[...] (SBU) My staff and I held an off-site meeting February 14 to review the past two years of our engagement with UNESCO and to offer suggestions for the path ahead. We all agreed that we need to achieve tangible results for the USG by the October 2007 General Conference. That requires a realistic [...]
2006-03-03 12:21:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSCUL KPAO AORC UNESCO
06PARIS1387MEDIA REACTION REPORT - GWOT - Moussaoui Trial -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-06 11:28:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1388FRENCH DOWNPLAY SUMATE CONCERNS, OFFER NOTHING NEW
[...] (C) Summary: French MFA DAS-equivalent for South America Pinard told us March 4 it would be improper for France to try to interfere in the Venezuelan government's case against Sumate, although it would maintain "vigilance," and encourage similar EU vigilance, in following the court proceeding [...]
2006-03-06 12:22:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL FR VE MARR
06PARIS1430MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran GWOT - Moussaoui Trial -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-07 10:50:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1468MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran UN Reform
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-08 11:30:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1507MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-09 11:22:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1510SOME MOD THINKING ON NATO, DARFUR, AND ARM SALES
[...] (S) Summary: In a March 8 meeting, senior MOD officials affirmed that the French Government has embargoed arms sales to Venezuela, although the decision may still not be final. On Darfur, France is not opposed to a NATO assistance role, but officials cautioned that the West, whether NATO or EU, [...]
2006-03-09 13:12:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL MARR FR EUN NATO
06PARIS1529MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Human Rights Report
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-10 11:25:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1573MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Milosevic Death -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-13 11:09:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1588MARCH 4-6 CHIRAC VISIT TO SAUDI ARABIA: FOCUS ON
[...] (C) Summary: Syria/Lebanon were the primary topics of President Chirac's March 4 and 5 meetings with Saudi King Abdullah, with Iran, Hamas/PA, and Iraq discussed to a lesser degree. Elysee contacts described the Saudi monarch as bitter over rejection of the Saudi initiative on Syria-Lebanon [...]
2006-03-13 14:37:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL SA LE SY IR IZ ECON FR
06PARIS1605FRANCE ON GUATEMALA/VENEZUELA FOR UNSC SEAT
[...] (C) Summary: MFA A/S-equivalent for IO affairs Sylvie Bermann indicated March 10 that the GOF had not yet formulated a position on the contest between Venezuela and Guatemala for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. While the MFA favors Guatemala, Bermann made clear that the fin [...]
2006-03-13 17:21:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL FR GT VE UNSC
06PARIS1611MEDIA REACTION REPORT - International Justice -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-14 10:53:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1620 AVIAN FLU: U/S DOBRIANSKY REVIEWS EFFORTS TO
[...] Summary and Introduction: International Efforts to Counter Avian Flu were the focus of U/S for Global Affairs Paula Dobrianksy's February 28 meeting with World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Director General Bernard Vallat. Stressing White House leadership on this issue, U/S Dobriansk [...]
2006-03-14 14:16:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KSCA KFLU UNESCO
06PARIS1637MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - Israeli
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-15 11:13:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1670MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq Middle East - Israel -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-16 11:40:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1711MEDIA REACTION REPORT - U.S. National Security
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-17 10:53:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1720FORMER DEFENSE MINISTER RICHARD: INSIGHTS ON EU
[...] (C) In a meeting March 9, Ambassador Stapleton and former defense minister Alain Richard exchanged views on the roles of NATO and the ESDP, on the steady continuity in France's defense policies under Richard's successor (current Defense Minister Michele Aliot-Marie),and on French domestic pol [...]
2006-03-17 15:51:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB EU FR PINR SOCI ECON MARR
06PARIS1732FRANCE ON EXPANDING UN PARTICIPATION OF DEPENDENT
[...] Deputy Polcouns discussed reftel points on rights of dependent territories March 16 and again March 17 with MFA IO Political Affairs DAS-equivalent Jean-Hughes Simon-Michel, whose office is also responsible for decolonization issues but does not deal directly with the UN Economic Commission f [...]
2006-03-17 16:30:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL FR PGOV ECON XL UNO ECLAC
06PARIS1733 UNESCO AND THE WORLD DIGITAL LIBRARY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND GUIDANCE REQUEST: Deanna Marcum, Associate Librarian for Library Services and Chair of the Memory of the World Programme International Advisory Committee met with the UNESCO Communication and Information Sector and the Director General (DG) on March 8, 2006 to discuss th [...]
2006-03-17 17:20:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ECPS ETRD ECON EINT ETTC EAID UNESCO
06PARIS1750MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq - Third Anniversary of
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-20 11:15:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS179MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Bush Iraqi Policy
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-11 11:42:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1799MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq Belarus Elections
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-21 15:49:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1832MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq - President Bush's
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-22 11:04:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1855FRENCH GOVERNMENT INTENDS DISTRIBUTION OF SECURE E-
[...] SUMMARY. Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Maura Harty and Paris Consul General Donald E. Wells met with the Director of French consular services, Francois Barry Martin Delongchamps at France's MFA on March 10. Ambassador Harty learned the GOF intends to begin distribution of its e-p [...]
2006-03-22 17:34:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT ETRD CVIS FR
06PARIS1863MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq - Bush Strategy
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-23 11:14:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1891MEDIA REACTION REPORT - ETA Cease-Fire
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-24 11:44:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1899FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR ON VENEZUELA AND THE
[...] (C) Ambassador Stapleton met March 23 with President Chirac's diplomatic advisor, Maurice Gourdault-Montagne (MGM) March 23 to press for French support for Guatemala's candidacy for the Latin American UNSC seat opening in January 2007 (refs),emphasizing in particular the harm Venezuelan mem [...]
2006-03-24 13:44:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL FR GT VE UNSC
06PARIS1925MIXED, BUT MOSTLY DISCOURAGING FRENCH RESPONSE TO U.S. DESIGNATION OF AL-MANAR
[...] (S/NF) Summary and comment: In a preliminary response to U.S. designation of Al-Manar, senior Elysee officials reaffirmed GoF resolve in banning Al-Manar broadcasts in France due to hate speech concerns, while reiterating the GoF´s desire for continued contact with, and opposition to EU designat [...]
2006-03-24 18:15:00Embassy ParisSECRET//NOFORNPREL LE SY PTER ASEC ETTC FR
06PARIS1938MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Los Angeles Demonstrations -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-27 11:21:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS1966FORMER PRESIDENT GISCARD D'ESTAING ON A TROUBLED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a March 21 meeting with the Ambassador, Former President Valery Giscard d'Estaing characterized the current social upheaval in France over the First Employment Contract as the latest episode in France's deep-seated resistance to change ("in no way pre-revolutionary"). He argued [...]
2006-03-27 16:28:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON ELAB FR EUN PINR
06PARIS1976MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Demonstrations Against French
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-28 11:22:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2007 UNESCO COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION UPDATE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Communication and Information (C and I) Sector of UNESCO held two program council meetings last week - the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) Council and the Information for All Programme (IFAP) Council. IPDC members elected a new chair [...]
2006-03-29 06:21:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO ECPS ETRD ECON EINT ETTC EAID UNESCO
06PARIS2060MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Secretary Rice To Europe -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-30 11:03:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2067DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENTIAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Secretary Zoellick on March 10 discussed Sudan, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, and the possible transfer of Charles Taylor from Nigeria to the Netherlands via Sierra Leone, with the French Presidency's Africa advisor, Michel de Bonnecorse. On Sudan, the two sides expressed [...]
2006-03-30 13:13:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR SU CD IV BN LI NI FR
06PARIS2100MEDIA REACTION REPORT - France Iran Middle East -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-31 12:24:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS212MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran GWOT - Guantanamo Israel
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-12 15:06:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2152MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Secretary Rice to Europe -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-03 11:14:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS216FRENCH CONCERNED WITH DUVALIER PASSPORT ISSUANCE
[...] (C) Deputy PolCouns delivered reftel demarche January 12 to DAS-equivalent for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Pierre-Alain Coffinier, who said that the French Embassy in Washington had also appraised him of the issue. He stated that the GoF understood and shared our "political" concern [...]
2006-01-12 16:29:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM FR HA
06PARIS2187MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Moussaoui Trial
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-04 11:32:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2200COE CYBERCRIME
[...] Summary. The first meeting of the Council of Europe's Cybercrime Convention Committee took place March 20-21, 2006. The United States (Betty Shave, U.S. Department of Justice) was selected as vice-chair of the meeting. The key achievement of the meeting was adoption of an interpretation o [...]
2006-04-04 14:46:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KJUS KCRM ECON ETRD FR COE
06PARIS2207 UNESCO: EXECUTIVE BOARD CONSIDERS DG'S PLANS
[...] THIS IS A GUIDANCE REQUEST, SEE PARA 2. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION: AT THE MARCH 29-31 MEETING OF THE FINANCIAL AND ADMMINSTRATIVRE EXPERTS' GROUP, A MEMBER OF UNESCO'S LEGAL OFFICE SAID THAT HIS OFFICE HAD ADVISED THE SECRETARIAT THAT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN WHICH UNESCO IS SUB-CON [...]
2006-04-04 17:42:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC BR UNESCO
06PARIS2226MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Saddam Trial Moussaoui Trial
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-05 11:36:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2242VISIT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL GONZALES FROM MARCH 1 TO
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales traveled to France from March 1 to 4, 2006. He met with Pierre de Bousquet de Florian, Director of the DST; Nicolas Sarkozy, Minister of the Interior; French Counter-terrorism Officials; Ron Noble, Secretary General of Interpol; Pascal Clement, M [...]
2006-04-05 15:17:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKJUS FR PREL PGOV KCRM PTER
06PARIS2252A/S FRIED DISCUSSES NATO AND FORMER SOVIET SPACE
[...] (C) Summary: On March 31, A/S Fried met with French MFA officials to discuss NATO partnerships, Georgia, Ukraine, Nagorno-Karabakh, Belarus, Russia and Darfur. Fried pressed French officials to remain open to offering Georgia a NATO Membership Action Plan, and noted that French and U.S. analy [...]
2006-04-06 10:15:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV FR RU BE MO
06PARIS2253MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq - Saddam Hussein's Trial
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-06 10:18:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2260FRANCE/WEST AFRICA: AF/W DIRECTOR CARTER'S MFA
[...] (C) Summary: AF/W Director Carter clarified U.S. views on addressing security needs in Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire in an April 3 meeting with MFA Acting A/S-Equivalent for Africa Affairs Barbier and DAS-Equivalent Foucher. Carter explained the significance in Monrovia of the Nigerian UNMIL com [...]
2006-04-06 13:25:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KFLU GV NI IV LI FR
06PARIS2267MFA OUTLINES FRENCH POSITIONS IN LATIN AMERICA
[...] (C) Summary: MFA A/S-equivalent for WHA Daniel Parfait provided visiting EUR/WE Director Kathy Allegrone with a candid assessment of French positions on Latin American issues April 5, touching on Venezuela, Bolivia, Cuba, and Haiti. Parfait acknowledged the close relationship Hugo Chavez sha [...]
2006-04-06 15:56:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV FR VE BO CU HA
06PARIS2314FRENCH MUSLIM LEADER DESCRIBES BLEAK OUTLOOK FOR
[...] (C) Summary: National Federation of French Muslims (FNMF) president Mohammed Bechari provided a frank assessment of the current state of French Muslim communities and institutions to Poloffs March 31. Bechari described disaffected, suburban Muslim youth in the throes of an identity crisis, an [...]
2006-04-07 16:40:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALKISL PTER PINR SOCI MO FR
06PARIS2317USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety
[...] On April 7, 2006, USDA Under-Secretary for Food Safety Richard Raymond met with recently-appointed Executive Director of the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) Catherine Geslain-Laneelle in Paris. Ms. Geslain-Laneelle is currently Regional Director of Agriculture and Forestry for the French I [...]
2006-04-07 16:44:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD EU KFLU TBIO FR
06PARIS232MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Iraq Transatlantic
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-13 10:24:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2343MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Hamas Iraq
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-10 10:44:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2348TOGO: APRIL 5 MEETING WITH EX-MINISTER BOKO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Togo's ex-Interior Minister Francois Boko said during an April 5 meeting that the regime in Togo feared active U.S. intervention in Togo's affairs and that the U.S. could readily influence events in Togo if it chose to do so, and even compel the leadership to step down, as in Ha [...]
2006-04-10 14:29:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM TO FR
06PARIS2358FRENCH MFA URGES CLOSE CONSULTATION ON HUMAN
[...] Summary: (C) IO DAS-Equivalent Beatrice Le Fraper du Hellen on April 7 regretted that the Human Rights Council (HRC) would be a less credible institution without USG participation. However, she admitted that she herself had urged the MFA not to seek an HRC seat in 2006, but to wait until 2007 [...]
2006-04-11 07:53:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALKUNR PREL PHUM UNGA FR
06PARIS2406MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq - Oil For Food Iran
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-12 11:12:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2426 COMMERCIAL ADVOCACY SUCCESS STORY -- GENERAL
[...] (SBU) After two and a half years of advocacy by Embassy Paris, and considerable efforts on the part of Embassy Rome, General Electric (GE) has finally signed a contract to supply propulsion systems to the Franco-Italian Multi- Mission Frigate (FREMM) program. Letters from President Bush, Sec [...]
2006-04-12 16:41:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP EIND EINV FR IT ETRA
06PARIS2437MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Afghanistan Italy
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-13 10:24:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2476MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Hamas Chad
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-14 10:26:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2522MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran China Israel Suicide
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-18 10:22:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2553CONGO/BRAZZAVILLE: AMBASSADOR WEISBERG'S APRIL 14
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In an April 14 meeting with Ambassador Robert Weisberg, MFA DAS-equivalent Helene Le Gal said that Republic of Congo (ROC) President Sassou Nguesso told the French prior to the African Union's April 13 communique on Chad that the AU would not condemn Sudan. A small group of RO [...]
2006-04-19 10:31:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL VZ SU CF FR
06PARIS2607MEDIA REACTION REPORT ran China Rising Oil Prices
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-20 12:47:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2665MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq - Jaafari Guantanamo
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-24 11:08:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2723MFA DEMARCHE ON BADGES FOR FRENCH EMBASSY STAFF IN
[...] This message contains an action request for Washington in para 5. 2. (C) On April 25, MFA DAS-equivalent for Iraq/Iran/Arabian Gulf affairs Antoine Sivan called poloff to deliver an oral demarche on issue of DoD-issued badges for staff of the French embassy in Baghdad (reftels). Sivan exp [...]
2006-04-25 17:45:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS IZ FR
06PARIS2772EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MINISTER DESCRIBES CHALLENGES
[...] (C) Summary: Junior Minister for Promotion of Equal Opportunities Azouz Begag provided the Ambassador April 19 with a candid assessment of the current situation of minorities in France. Begag blamed discrimination for unemployment levels as high as 40 and 50 percent in many of the ghetto-like [...]
2006-04-27 10:52:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV SOCI SCUL KISL PINR KPAO FR
06PARIS2774 UNESCO: 174th EXECUTIVE BOARD HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES FOR
[...] Summary: The 174th Executive Board highlighted two major challenges that UNESCO faces in the Natural Sciences Sector. Firstly, the Secretariat needs to define a strategy for UNESCO's category two centers. Secondly, the Secretariat must respond to the demand from member states for cross-secto [...]
2006-04-27 11:02:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO AORC TSPL EAID SENV KSCI
06PARIS2786 USUNESCO-- IPDC Donors Group Meeting
[...] Summary: A fund raising kick-off meeting of donor states for the International Program for the Development of Communication (IPDC) program was held at UNESCO on April 24 to announce pledges already made by member states and to encourage new pledges for the IPDC "Special Account" fund. The go [...]
2006-04-27 15:16:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL UNESCO
06PARIS2848MEDIA REACTION REPORT - NATO Expansion
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-02 10:43:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2889MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Middle East Bolivia -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-03 14:34:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2923MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - U.S. Policy
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-04 12:08:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS296MEDIA REACTION REPORT - New Chilean President - Iran
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-17 11:37:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS2979MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Moussaoui Trial NATO
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-05 12:30:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3035C.A.R.: FRENCH WORRIED ABOUT POSSIBLE SUDANESE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: MFA C.A.R. Deskoff Charlotte Montel on May 5 expressed concern about a possible Sudanese presence in northeastern C.A.R., following the mysterious landing of a plane in the Tiringoulou area on April 25 (reftel). Locals reported that the 50-some soldiers who deplaned appeared to [...]
2006-05-09 15:17:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINR CT FR
06PARIS3049MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran America's Darfur
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-10 09:51:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS31MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Russia-Ukraine Energy
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-04 11:28:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3101 REPLY TO BEYOND THE EXECUTIVE BOARD QUESTIONS
[...] The following items respond to Department's questions in reftels. 2. Next steps on Education for All Global Action Plan: Peter Smith, UNESCO's Assistant Director General for Education, was in New York City on April 27 for consultations on the EFA Global Action Plan. He and his UNESCO coll [...]
2006-05-10 15:34:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO
06PARIS3114MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Russia Versus the U.S. -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-11 12:00:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3123 UNESCO - AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH THE DIRECTOR GENERAL
[...] (C) Ambassador Oliver met with Director General Matsuura on May 10. The DG informed the Ambassador that he has already chosen and informed Francoise Riviere that she will be the next Assistant Director General for Culture. He also said that the Chef de Cabinet position will be chosen internal [...]
2006-05-11 15:53:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALUNESCO
06PARIS3183AFRICA IN THE FRENCH PRESS
[...] ATTENTION 2. COTE D'IVOIRE 3. SUDAN 4. CAMEROON 5. SOMALIA Â [...]
2006-05-15 08:13:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPAO XA
06PARIS321MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-18 12:20:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3234MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq U.S. Issues - NSA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-16 12:19:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3255UNESCO AND RICKY MARTIN PARTNERSHIP
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Ricky Martin Foundation (RMF),whose President, Puerto Rican singer and humanitarian Ricky Martin, was named a hero against trafficking in persons (TIP) by the U.S. Department of State in 2005 for his work to promote awareness and protect children from trafficking, has joined [...]
2006-05-16 16:48:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO EAID UNESCO
06PARIS3258 CULTURAL DIVERSITY CONVENTION MOVES DOWN THE TRACKS
[...] (U) Summary. The UNESCO secretariat says it intends to promote the Convention on the Promotion and Protection of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (aka the cultural diversity convention) as part of a package of conventions dealing with cultural diversity broadly defined. End summary. [...]
2006-05-17 09:43:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD SCUL UNESCO
06PARIS3269MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Bush Immigration Policy
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-17 13:45:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS332FRANCE 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] Investment Climate Statement Contents A. French Investment Regime A1. Openness to Foreign Investment A2. Conversion and Transfer Policies A3. Expropriation and Compensation A4. Dispute Settlement A5. Performance Requirements and Incentives A6. Right to Private Ownership and Establis [...]
2006-01-18 17:12:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ELAB PGOV KTDB FR OPIC USTR
06PARIS3344 MEETING WITH POLISH AMBASSADOR TO UNESCO REGARDING
[...] Guidance requested - see paragraph 6. 2. Poland's Ambassador to UNESCO, Maria Wodzynska-Walicka, met with Ambassador Oliver this morning, May 18th at the US Mission, to request USG support in Poland's efforts to formally change the name of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp on the W [...]
2006-05-18 14:26:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL PL UNESCO
06PARIS3366GOF INCLINED TO SUPPORT UN DECLARATION ON THE
[...] (C) Responding to a May 13 demarche by Australian, U.S., and New Zealand emboffs on the draft UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (DRIP),MFA PDAS-equivalent for IO/UN Affairs Jean-Pierre La Croix described the GoF as inclined towards supporting the draft text, despite reservati [...]
2006-05-19 08:57:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM AORC UN FR
06PARIS3368GOF INCLINED TO SUPPORT UN DECLARATION ON THE
[...] (C) Responding to a May 18 demarche by Australian, U.S., and New Zealand emboffs on the draft UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (DRIP),MFA PDAS-equivalent for IO/UN Affairs Jean-Pierre La Croix described the GoF as inclined towards supporting the draft text, despite reservati [...]
2006-05-19 10:33:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM AORC UN FR
06PARIS337FRANCE: SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF DHS SECRETARY
[...] (SBU) Embassy Paris is delighted to welcome Secretary Chertoff to France. We enjoy a warm and productive relationship with the French Government on many issues of high priority to the USG, including counter-terrorism and law enforcement, transportation security, and immigration and customs en [...]
2006-01-19 06:32:00Embassy ParisSECRET//NOFORNPTER CVIS EAIR OVIP
06PARIS341 UNESCO: AMBASSADOR USES JANUARY 16 MEETING WITH
[...] (U) Classified by N. Cooper Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, reasons 1.4.(D) 2. (C) Summary and Comment: Ambassador Louise V. Oliver's January 16 meeting with UNESCO DG MATSUURA focused on USG program priorities including literacy (and the Honorary Ambassador role of the First Lady) and [...]
2006-01-19 09:26:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALAORC SCUL SOCI UNESCO KSA
06PARIS3455MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Montenegro Olmert to Washington
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-23 11:59:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS347OECD: UNITED STATES CRITICIZED, BUT HOLDS FIRM
[...] SUMMARY: The 55th session of the Working Party on Agriculture and Trade (JWP) of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) concluded on November 7 after one full day of discussion at OECD headquarters in Paris. There actually was little contention among delegations fo [...]
2006-01-19 10:49:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD OECD
06PARIS3485 USUNESCO - PDAS WARLICK MEETING WITH DG MATSUURA
[...] (SBU) Summary. Visiting IO PDAS Jim Warlick called on UNESCO Director-General (DG) Matsuura on May 19. During the discussion Warlick emphasized the need to show successes after the cultural diversity setback, and, in particular, to make effective use of the First Lady's interest in UNESCO an [...]
2006-05-23 14:58:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO SCUL
06PARIS3502MONACO DIPLOMATIC NOTE TO ESTABLISH WASHINGTON
[...] (SBU) Monegasque Embassy Secretary Frederic Labarrere delivered to Acting PolCouns May 23 a diplomatic note (informal translation para 2) and curriculum vitae with the following main points: - Monaco intends to establish an Embassy in Washington, D.C. to strengthen its relations with the Un [...]
2006-05-24 15:46:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT KREC PREL FR MN
06PARIS351MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Ivory Coast -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-19 11:31:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3540MEDIA REACTION REPORT - NATO - Parliamentary Assembly -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-26 11:35:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3611FRENCH URGE FURTHER GROUNDWORK ON BURMA DRAFT
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy reviewed the draft resolution and talking points with French MFA, which confirmed its backing for the USG initiative to raise Burma within the Security Council (Ref A). IO DAS-Equivalent Jean-Hugues Simon-Michel observed May 26 that it was imperative to capitalize on the [...]
2006-05-31 10:56:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNSC BM FR
06PARIS3613France: Telecom and Information Technology Update
[...] This is another in a series of periodic updates on the French telecommunications and information technology sectors, including internet and e-commerce. Contents: -- France Telecom is Europe's largest single broadband provider (para 2); -- FT seeking revision of E.U. regulations (para 3); - [...]
2006-05-31 14:03:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDECPS ETRD FR
06PARIS3619MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq - Alleged Massacre in Haditha
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-31 15:39:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3631MEDIA REACTION REPORT -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-01 11:53:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3677MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-02 10:16:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3716(C) MFA EXPRESSES PRIVATE CONCERN ON EMBASSY
[...] (C) MFA Advisor for Religious Affairs Laurent Stefanini summoned Acting Pol M/C and poloff to his office June 1 to express concern about embassy Muslim outreach efforts, in generally polite but largely elliptical terms. Stefanini, who was accompanied by Deputy MFA Religious Affairs Advisor De [...]
2006-06-05 08:36:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL KISL PGOV PINR FR
06PARIS3721USNATO AMBASSADOR NULAND'S MEETING WITH SOCIALIST
[...] (C) Summary and comment: Pierre Moscovici, the Socialist Party's National Secretary for International Relations, met May 29 with visiting Ambassador to NATO Nuland to discuss transatlantic relations in the context of France's 2007 presidential elections. Moscovici insisted that a PS Administra [...]
2006-06-05 10:15:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL FR NATO EUN
06PARIS3722MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - Palestine - Hamas -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-05 11:00:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3776MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Hamas Iraq Elections in Peru
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-06 11:44:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3783(C) MUSLIM LEADERS IN LYON STRESS UNITY AT
[...] (C) Summary: Leaders of the regional Muslim Council (CRCM) in Rhone-Alpes stressed a message of unity and moderation during a joint meeting with poloff in Lyon May 31. The CRCM leaders, who represent three rival factions within the national French Council for the Muslim Faith (CFCM),stresse [...]
2006-06-06 12:30:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL KISL PINR SOCI MO AG TU FR
06PARIS379MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iranian President in Syria -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-20 11:10:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3844MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq - Guantanamo -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-07 13:36:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3872MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran CIA Renditions
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-08 11:04:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS390USUNESCO: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR WILLIAM BRENNAN,
[...] Post welcomes and grants country clearance for William Brennan, Thomas Laughlin, and Jennifer Winston from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA)and attend the Third Global Conference on oceans, coasts, and islands - January 21-29, 2006. 2. Control officer for the visit [...]
2006-01-20 14:33:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA SENV FR
06PARIS3902MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Death of Zarqawi Iran
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-09 12:15:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS3921 SECRETARY RICE'S PARTICIPATION IN A DOCUMENTARY FOR FRENCH
[...] Summary: Embassy Paris was approached by one of our best press contacts to seek Secretary Rice's participation in an hour-long biographical documentary series. The Embassy strongly endorses this request, and requests favorable consideration. We are ready to provide additional information should [...]
2006-06-09 15:59:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL FR
06PARIS3939WEDGEWOOD DEMARCHE PROMPTS MFA REQUEST TO BACK
[...] (SBU) Embassy delivered diplomatic note June 5 to MFA IO A/S-Equivalent Sylvie Berman seeking support for Professor Wedgewood's reelection to the Human Rights Committee and followed up June 6 with IO Human Rights DAS-Equivalent Beatrice Le Fraper, who in turn sought U.S. backing for the reele [...]
2006-06-12 10:44:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA US FR
06PARIS3940MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Guantanamo Suicides Middle East -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-12 11:35:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS396 UNESCO: AMBASSADOR GROSS MEETS ADG KHAN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy in the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Ambassador David A. Gross met with the UNESCO Assistant Director General for Communication and Information, Abdul Waheed Khan and Director of the Informatio [...]
2006-01-20 14:52:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ECPS ETRD ECON EINT ETTC EAID UNESCO
06PARIS3979MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Guantanamo Iraq - Camp David Talks
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-13 13:10:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS40MFA ON JANUARY 4 CHIRAC-MUBARAK DISCUSSIONS ON
[...] (C) Summary: MFA DAS-equivalent for Egypt/Levant Herve Besancenot previewed the January 4 Mubarak-Chirac working lunch, expected to focus on Syria/Lebanon. Mubarak will brief Chirac on his January 3 discussions in Riyadh, during which the Egyptian president was expected to press King Abdallah [...]
2006-01-04 16:27:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL SY LE EG SA FR
06PARIS4033MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq Middle East - Olmert to Europe
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-14 12:21:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS404 USUNESCO GUIDANCE REQUEST: TRANSFORMATIONAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND GUIDANCE REQUEST: The UNESCO International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC),a UNESCO program established by the United States in the early 1980s to support the free flow of information in developing countries, will hold elections to its bureau in Ma [...]
2006-01-20 17:15:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ECPS ETRD ECON EINT ETTC EAID UNESCO
06PARIS4053MEDIA REACTION REPORT - U.S. Foreign Policy - Iraq -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-15 11:37:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4117MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Guantanamo Afghan Violence
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-16 10:28:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS413MEDIA REACTION REPORT - GWOT - Bin Laden Video
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-23 11:03:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4173(C) CHIRAC AND OLMERT DISCUSS RESUMPTION OF
[...] (S) Summary: Elysee contacts described the June 14 Chirac-Olmert meeting as friendly and said the French president was favorably impressed by his first encounter with the Israeli PM. Presidential Middle East advisor Dominique Boche stressed that Chirac urged Olmert to resume negotiations with [...]
2006-06-16 16:47:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL IS KPAL IR LE FR
06PARIS4176 FRENCH TV TF-1 REQUEST TO INTERVIEW POTUS
[...] SUMMARY. France's leading private television station has contacted the Ambassador to request an interview with President Bush in advance of the G-8 meetings. We strongly endorse this request and ask (para 6) Department concurrence and support in securing White House approval. END SUMMARY. [...]
2006-06-19 07:34:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL FR
06PARIS4183MEDIA REACTION REPORT - U.S. Diplomacy - Iran
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-19 12:42:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4219AUSTRALIA GROUP 2006 PLENARY MEETING, PARIS, JUNE
[...] (SBU) The Australia Group (AG) plenary continued strengthening the Regime,s nonproliferation and export control tools. Highlights included: -- Agreement to the U.S. proposal to add three biological agents to the control list; -- Agreement to add chemical processing equipment made from [...]
2006-06-20 08:48:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL ETTC AS FR CBW
06PARIS4221MEDIA REACTION REPORT - U.S. - EU Summit Saddam Trial North
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-20 09:39:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4225(C) PESSIMISTIC ELYSEE LINE ON LEBANON/SYRIA
[...] (C) Summary: Chirac's Middle East advisor Dominique Boche recently shared a pessimistic assessment of Lebanon/Syria developments, criticizing UNSYG Annan's passivity on the issue, and citing the potential for the Lebanese government to collapse, amid internal divisions and active undermining [...]
2006-06-20 10:40:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL LE SY IR PTER FR
06PARIS4243 MISSION FRANCE'S EXPERIENCE WITH THE AMERICAN PRESENCE
[...] (SBU) American Presence Posts (APP),active in France since 1999, play a key role in this mission's transformational diplomacy efforts. The concept is replicable in other countries, but Missions need to remain flexible as they adapt the APP concept to local conditions. Key factors to consi [...]
2006-06-20 16:15:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ADIP AMGT ASEC BEXP CASC SCUL FR
06PARIS4247SOCIALIST PARTY LEADER ON HOW PS-LED FRANCE WOULD
[...] (C) Socialist Party (PS) First Secretary Francois Hollande and PS National Secretary for International Affairs Pierre Moscovici briefed the Ambassador June 8 on the turbulent race for the presidential nomination within the PS and the hurdles facing the party as it looks to next year's presiden [...]
2006-06-21 08:13:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB EU FR PINR SOCI ECON
06PARIS4248MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq - Afghanistan
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-21 09:00:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4256MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iraq - Afghanistan U.S. - EU Summit
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-21 11:38:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4278FRANCE/VENEZUELA: NO DECISIONS YET ON ARMS SALE,
[...] (S/NF) Summary: On June 20, we raised ref A (possible French company arms deal with Spain for Venezuela) and ref B (Venezuelan anti-NGO bill) demarches with the MFA's PDAS and DAS-equivalents for Latin America. Regarding reports that the Spanish company Navantia has asked Thales France for pa [...]
2006-06-21 13:52:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL KDEM PGOV VE PARM
06PARIS4279FY-2006 Voluntary Visitor Program: Pia IMBS (BOYLE).
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-21 14:02:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL FR
06PARIS4296 (U) UNESCO PRIZES
[...] (U) This is a guidance request, see para. 11. 2. (C) Summary. The awarding of prizes at UNESCO continues to be done on an ad hoc basis and often with little advance notice. This week's inclusion of Cuba in the announcement of UNESCO's literacy prizes is but one more example of how easily [...]
2006-06-21 16:36:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALCU VE UNESCO
06PARIS4305MEDIA REACTION REPORT - U.S. - EU Summit
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-22 11:15:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4342MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Transatlantic Relationship -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-23 11:12:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4363 TRYING TO POSTPONE THE AUSCHWITZ NAME CHANGE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Israel is attempting to delay the Auschwitz name change issue from reaching UNESCO's World Heritage Conference for discussion or decision during the upcoming meeting in Vilnius next month. End Summary. 2. (SBU) Israeli Ambassador to UNESCO and current Charge d'Affairs for I [...]
2006-06-23 14:47:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL PL GM IS UNESCO
06PARIS4381MEDIA REACTION REPORT - CIA - Terrorist Finance Tracking
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-26 11:00:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4390 UNESCO LITERACY PRIZES - BACKGROUND ON PRICES AND
[...] (U) The 2006 UNESCO Literacy Prize Winners were announced yesterday, 21 June 2006. The winners are: Cuba, Morocco, Pakistan, Rajastan (India),and Turkey. The prizes are expected to be presented on 8 September 2006, International Literacy Day. 2. (U) The UNESCO International Reading Asso [...]
2006-06-26 14:08:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSCUL CU CH UNESCO
06PARIS4411FORMER PRIME MINISTER RAFFARIN: CHIRAC SHOULD REIN
[...] (C) Former Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin confided to Ambassador Stapleton during a June 15 lunch that he was worried by President Chirac's waning authority. Raffarin said he had advised the president on the importance of restoring the respective roles of the presidency, prime minister an [...]
2006-06-26 16:40:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB EU FR PINR SOCI ECON
06PARIS4415MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Situation in Occupied Territories
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-27 10:43:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4482MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - Surge of Violence in
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-29 10:16:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4511UNESCO: STRIVING FOR RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT AT THE WORLD
[...] INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY: On May 30, 2006, consultant Bruno Lefevre gave a presentation about his work to institute Results Based Management (RBM) at the World Heritage (WH) Center. He was one of two consultants hired to examine the RBM framework and World Heritage System model, and propose [...]
2006-06-30 08:54:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SCUL KSCA SENV UNESCO
06PARIS452MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Rice Transformational
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-24 11:54:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4521MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - Hamas - Israeli
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-30 11:15:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4557MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - Afghanistan PARIS -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-03 10:42:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4596MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Guantanamo - Trial in Paris
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-05 10:32:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4628MEDIA REACTION REPORT - North Korea Missile Tests
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-06 11:14:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4643UNESCO: U.S. COMMITMENT TO IMPROVED WATER RESOURCES HIGHLIGHTE
[...] THE OPENING DAYS OF THE 17TH MEETING OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE INTERNATIONAL HYDROLOGICAL PROGRAM (IHP IGC, JULY 3-7) HAVE ALREADY YIELDED SEVERAL IMPORTANT EXAMPLES OF U.S. RE-ENGAGEMENT WITH UNESCO'S ACTIVITIES IN WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. 2. ON JULY 4, THE COUNCIL - IN WHICH TH [...]
2006-07-06 16:08:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDKS AORC TSPL EAID SENV SOCI UNESCO KSCI
06PARIS4651MEDIA REACTION REPORT - North Korea Missile Tests
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-07 09:32:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4659UNESCO: N. SCOTT MOMADAY DISCUSSES CULTURAL PRESERVATION
[...] SUMMARY. UNESCO's Social and Human Sciences Division of Foresight, Philosophy and Human Sciences hastily organized a June 22 symposium on human dignity and art with N. Scott Momaday, UNESCO Artist for Peace and Native American poet, novelist, painter, and story-teller, which focused on the im [...]
2006-07-07 12:16:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNESCO OEXC SCUL
06PARIS4693MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - Operation Summer Rain
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-10 11:10:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4724MEDIA REACTION REPORT - GWOT - Death of Chechen Rebellion
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-11 10:13:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4760MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Terrorist Attacks in Bombay - Iraq
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-12 11:19:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4795MEDIA REACTION REPORT - P5 + 1 Meeting in Paris
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-13 10:21:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4825MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - G8 Summit
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-17 10:35:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4843 Transformation Diplomacy Project: Elected Afghan Women in
[...] SUMMARY: EUR/PPD funding helped Embassy Paris partner with French NGOs and French local and national government sponsors to bring 30 Afghan women parliamentarians to Paris June 12-16, 2006, most of them outside their country for the first time. The parliamentarians addressed high-level and publ [...]
2006-07-17 14:22:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM FR
06PARIS4854PAKISTANI FM KASURI'S JULY 5 MEETING WITH FRENCH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri discussed a range of issues with French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy in meetings in Paris on July 5. According to the MFA's Pakistan desk officer, Kasuri appeared stunned when Douste-Blazy requested a list of the sensitive techn [...]
2006-07-17 15:52:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALFR IO PK PREL
06PARIS4864MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - Iran -G8 Summit
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-18 10:47:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4913MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Israeli-Lebanese Conflict - French
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-19 11:13:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4944MEDIA REACTION REPORT -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-20 10:23:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4955UNDER SECRETARY BURNS' JULY 13 MEETING WITH INDIAN
[...] (U) July 13, 2006; 10:30AM - 2:45PM; Paris, FRANCE 2. (U) Participants: U.S. U/S Nicolas Burns Anja Manuel, P Staff Political Officer Greg D'Elia, U.S. Embassy, Paris Political Officer Leslie Ordeman, U.S. Embassy, Paris (notetaker) India: Foreign Minister Saran S. Jaishankar, H [...]
2006-07-20 16:45:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL BM NP CE IR IZ VE GT CU FR
06PARIS4963 UNESCO: FIRST INTANGIBLE HERITAGE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[...] Summary. The United States participated as an Observer State at the first General Assembly (GA) of States Parties to the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Convention from June 27-29. The GA's most important accomplishment was the election, on the final day, of the meeting of 18 Convention S [...]
2006-07-21 09:37:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL UNESCO
06PARIS4966MEDIA REACTION REPORT -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-21 11:10:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4986MEDIA REACTION REPORT -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-24 11:07:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5000MEMBER OF PROMINENT FRANCO-ALGERIAN FAMILY
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Mehdi Zerhouni, a member of a prominent Franco-Algerian family and a relative of Algerian Interior Minister Yazid Zerhouni, told us July 22 that discrimination in France against young men of Arab extraction remains "a big problem" for the country. While acknowledging that Interio [...]
2006-07-24 13:39:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV PINR FR
06PARIS5020MEDIA REACTION REPORT -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-25 11:33:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5028 UNESCO ETHICS PROGRAMS, THE SKY'S THE LIMIT
[...] Summary and comment. The World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST) held an "extraordinary" session in Paris on June 27-28, 2006. This meeting was held to brief members on current activities and to obtain recommendations on next steps in three areas of "et [...]
2006-07-25 13:15:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO TBIO
06PARIS5053FINANCE MINISTER DOWN ON DOHA, IRAN; BULLISH ON
[...] (C) French Finance Minister Breton told the Ambassador on July 24 that turmoil in the Mideast resulting from Iran,s nuclear program and the war in Lebanon are of great concern to the world economy. Breton said negotiations in the Doha trade round are not working because the EU can go no fart [...]
2006-07-25 15:43:00Embassy ParisSECRETECON ETRD EFIN PREL FR
06PARIS5067MEDIA REACTION REPORT -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-26 10:57:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5080MEDIA REACTION REPORT -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-27 10:50:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5084EDUCATION REFORM ATMOSPHERICS AND GATHERING STORM CLOUDS AT
[...] (SBU) Summary: UNESCO's ADG for Education Peter Smith's information briefing on reform in the Education Sector provided an insight into the first signs of a deteriorating climate of consensus and goodwill at UNESCO. The repercussions of the current political situation in the Middle East are [...]
2006-07-27 10:52:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNESCO SCUL
06PARIS5116MEDIA REACTION REPORT -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-28 10:38:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5163MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanon - Israeli Attack on Cana -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-31 10:46:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5166MICHEL ROCARD: DON'T RULE OUT A SURPRISE IN 2007
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Amb. Stapleton met with Michel Rocard on July 19 (see reftel for report on previous meeting). Rocard, who supports Dominique Strauss-Kahn for the Socialist Party (PS) presidential nomination, appeared resigned to a Royal victory in the party primary. He regretted that neither she [...]
2006-07-31 13:44:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL FR
06PARIS5170 INTERNATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC COMMISSION (IOC/UNESCO)
[...] Summary and Key Accomplishments: At the 39th Session of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Executive Council -- which took place June 21-28, 2006 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris -- the U.S. delegation (USDEL) met all of its objectives. These included: encouraging fiscal tra [...]
2006-07-31 14:54:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO AORC TSPL EAID SENV KSCI IZ
06PARIS5183UNESCO: SESAME CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON CONTINUED MID EAST
[...] INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY. The Council of the Synchrotron Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME) convened for its eighth meeting at UNESCO Headquarters on July 10-11, 2006. The centerpiece of the program is a synchrotron light source, to be installed in Jor [...]
2006-08-01 09:45:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO TPHY TSPA KISL SOCI XF JO
06PARIS5185MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Israel-Hezbollah Conflict - Iran's
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-01 10:53:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5216MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanese Crisis - Iran and
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-02 10:54:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5248MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Israeli- Lebanese Crisis -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-03 10:53:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS526MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Palestinian Elections
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-26 14:28:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5276 U.S. DELEGATION REPORT: 30TH SESSION OF THE WORLD HERITAGE
[...] Summary: The World Heritage Committee, the 21-nation governing body of the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention, held its 30th Session in Vilnius, Lithuania, July 8-16, 2006. The Committee added eighteen cultural and natural sites to the prestigious World Heritage List and also decided to rem [...]
2006-08-03 16:59:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL UNESCO LH
06PARIS5289MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Israel - Hezbollah Combat
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-04 12:48:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5305TFLE01: FRENCH PRESIDENCY VIEW: ABSOLUTE
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Presidential Middle East Advisor Dominique Boche offered a measured and candid take on where we are on Lebanon late August 4. Stressing that Franco-American cooperation on the UNSCR was excellent, Boche said he nevertheless feared that some key differences -- deriving from the op [...]
2006-08-05 12:55:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL AEMR MARR CASC LE KHLS FR IS SY IR
06PARIS5311MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Israeli - Lebanese Conflict:
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-07 11:06:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5341USG Delegation Report on 17th Meeting of the UNESCO
[...] A US delegation participated in the 17th meeting of the UNESCO International Hydrology Program (IHP) Intergovernmental Council (IGC) at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, July 3-7, 2006. The delegation consisted of: Mathew C. Larsen, U.S. Geological Survey (head of delegation),Verne R. Sch [...]
2006-08-07 16:20:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO KS AORC TSPL EAID KSCI SENV SOCI
06PARIS5360MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanon Cuba
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-08 11:34:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS537 UNESCO: ROLLS OUT EDUCATION SECTOR REFORM TO
[...] Summary. UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education, Peter Smith, held an information meeting regarding Education Sector reform on January 13, 2006. The purpose of the meeting was to get buy-in for proposed Education Sector reforms from Member State Delegations. Unfortunately, the meet [...]
2006-01-26 18:19:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL KPAO UNESCO
06PARIS5386MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - U.S. Policy -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-09 10:27:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5409MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanon - Paris and Washington at
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-10 10:17:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS541MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Palestinian Election Results
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-27 10:51:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5414PRESIDENT CHIRAC'S AUGUST 9 REMARKS ON LEBANON
[...] President Chirac chaired an extraordinary meeting of concerned Ministers on Lebanon August 9 in Toulon, France (near which Chirac is vacationing). Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Philippe Douste-Blazy, and Minister of Defense Michle Alliot-Marie were all pres [...]
2006-08-10 13:42:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AEMR MARR CASC LE KHLS FR
06PARIS5424NATIXIS: A NEW FRENCH FINANCE NATIONAL CHAMPION
[...] SUMMARY. The GOF has given the green light to a new joint subsidiary between the French Caisses d'Epargne and the Banque Populaire banking groups, creating NatIxis. With 500 billion euros (USD 640 billion) in assets managed, NatIxis has the potential to become a significant player in the fina [...]
2006-08-10 16:13:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV FR
06PARIS5440MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Foiled London Attack
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-11 11:27:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5461UNESCO STAFF SEE WORLD DIGITAL LIBRARY AS EXPANSION OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: John Van Oudenaren, Senior Advisor for the Library of Congress (LOC) World Digital Library Initiative (WDL),held an informational meeting with working level UNESCO staff and two separate meetings on June 20 and 21 with staff from the UNESCO Director-General's (DG) office. Eliz [...]
2006-08-11 15:07:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO AINF APER BBSR SCUL AINT EINT TINT KPAO
06PARIS5480MEDIA REACTION REPORT - UN Resolution 1701 - Cease-Fire -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-14 11:06:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5512MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - Lebanon - Hezbollah -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-16 11:09:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5546COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AMBASSADOR PATRICIA MOLLER
[...] Embassy Paris warmly welcomes and provides country clearance for Ambassador Patricia N. Moller to travel to Paris, France, from August 22-25, 2006, to attend meetings with Embassy personnel and GOF officials. 2. Embassy point of contact for the visit is Political Assistant Robert Kaneda, [...]
2006-08-17 13:55:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA KE BY FR
06PARIS5555MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanon - U.S. Stance - GWOT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-18 08:04:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5574MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanon - International Force -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-18 11:55:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5595MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanon - Cease-Fire Violation -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-21 10:11:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5611MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanon - France in UNIFIL -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-22 10:20:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5625MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Lebanon - UNIFIL - EU-25
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-23 10:06:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS563TAORMINA INFORMAL DEFENSE MINISTERIAL -- MOD
[...] (C) On January 26, during the course of a previously scheduled meeting to discuss NATO issues, pol/miloff raised the recent unsuccessful debate at NATO on securing a NAC-PSC meeting on CT. In response, Camille Grand, Deputy Diplomatic Advisor in the MOD Cabinet, said that the minister was also [...]
2006-01-27 18:35:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL FR NATO
06PARIS5666MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Lebanon - UNIFIL - Israel -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-24 11:05:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS568MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Hamas Elections Aftermath
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-30 11:08:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5713MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanon - France's Commitment
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-25 12:38:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5733CHINA IN AFRICA: FRENCH ARE WATCHING CLOSELY AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: French observers believe China's growing presence in Africa reflects a strategic decision by the PRC to exploit a resource-rich continent susceptible to an aggressive Chinese approach. French contacts express apprehension at Chinese inroads into areas of Africa onc [...]
2006-08-25 15:52:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM ECON EAID ETRD CH XA FR
06PARIS5734GOF ON KAZAKHSTAN'S OSCE 2009 CHAIRMANSHIP BID
[...] (C) A/Political Counselor delivered reftel demarche August 25 to MFA DAS Equivalent for Russia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, Aurelia Bouchez, who was eager to discuss the U.S. position on Kazakhstan's candidacy for the 2009 OSCE Chairmanship. Drawing on reftel points, A/Polcouns highlighte [...]
2006-08-25 17:16:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL KZ KDEM PGOV PHUM OSCE FR
06PARIS5744MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Lebanon - UNIFIL - Israel's
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-28 16:01:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5769MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanon, Islam and the West
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-29 11:06:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5811FRANCE'S PRESIDENT CHIRAC OUTLINES KEY FOREIGN
[...] (C) Summary: President Chirac's annual foreign policy speech to France's ambassadors August 29 focused in particular on Middle East issues and crises, including Lebanon. He warned of clashes of civilizations (including between rich and poor),and stressed the importance of political processes [...]
2006-08-29 15:45:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EUN UNSC NATO FR XF
06PARIS5815MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Lebanon
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-30 10:55:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5837FM DOUSTE-BLAZY'S SPEECH TO FRENCH AMBASSADORS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Foreign Minister Douste-Blazy addressed the annual conference of French ambassadors on August 29, echoing many of the same themes outlined by President Chirac in his address to the ambassadors the day before (reftel). Douste-Blazy stressed the exceptional role France still plays [...]
2006-08-30 15:48:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EUN UNSC TU PTER NATO FR
06PARIS5851MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Iraq Lebanon and the Middle
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-31 12:54:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5877GUINEA-BISSAU: FRENCH MFA PROVIDES OVERVIEW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: MFA deskoff Damien Syed on August 29 described Guinea-Bissau's political problems, primarily the opposition's refusal to accept the 2005 election results, and their negative effect on national unity and donor confidence. France is nonetheless crafting a Partnership Framework a [...]
2006-09-01 08:49:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON SNAR PU FR
06PARIS5885MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Iraq, Elections and 9/11
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-01 10:50:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS59MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Russia-Ukraine Energy War
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-05 11:57:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS596CHIRAC MEETING WITH QATARI AMIR FOCUSES ON IRAN,
[...] (C) Summary: Elysee contacts reported that President Chirac's January 27 discussion with the visiting Qatari Amir focused largely on Iran, with the Qatari leader stressing concern over Iran's nuclear program and its negative regional role. On Syria/Lebanon, Elysee contacts stressed that Chirac [...]
2006-01-30 16:02:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL QA IR SY LE KPAL FR
06PARIS5964MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Mexico - Aftermath of Elections
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-06 11:53:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5974FRENCH ELECTION 2007: NICOLAS SARKOZY -- THE
[...] (C) Eight months before France's 2007 Presidential election, Interior Minister Nicholas Sarkozy remains the best positioned of the many contenders for France's presidency. He is a markedly different presidential heavyweight, pro-American and committed to free-market principles. Notwithstanding [...]
2006-09-06 15:39:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB EU FR PINR SOCI ECON
06PARIS5990MEDIA REACTION REPORT - President Bush on Secret Prisons
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-07 10:29:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS6007 MPAA CEO GLICKMAN "OK" ON FRENCH COPYRIGHT LAW
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Movie Picture Association of America (MPAA) CEO Dan Glickman informed Ambassador Stapleton September 7 that the U.S. film industry is in a better position on the French Copyright law, following the toughening up of penalties for copyright infringements by the French Constitution [...]
2006-09-07 15:27:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD FR
06PARIS6020MEDIA REACTION REPORT - President Bush on CIA Secret
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-08 10:22:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS6047COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR EUR DAS MATT BRYZA AND
[...] Embassy Paris warmly welcomes and provides country clearance for EUR DAS Matt Bryza, and EUR/CARC Director Elizabeth Rood to travel to Paris, France from September 11-13, 2006, to attend OSCE Minsk Group meetings. Post is aware that the exact dates and overnight stays are still to be confirm [...]
2006-09-11 08:12:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA FR KGIC
06PARIS6056FRENCH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATE ON UNIFIL
[...] (U) Summary: On Sept. 7, the French National Assembly debated France's participation in a reinforced UNIFIL. Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin hailed the lifting of the Israeli blocade of Lebanon, noted the despatch of a French interministerial team to assess reconstruction efforts, and c [...]
2006-09-11 08:12:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL LE SY IS FR
06PARIS6061FRENCH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATE ON UNIFIL
[...] (U) Summary: On Sept. 7, the French National Assembly debated France's participation in a reinforced UNIFIL. Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin hailed the lifting of the Israeli blocade of Lebanon, noted the despatch of a French interministerial team to assess reconstruction efforts, and ca [...]
2006-09-11 08:43:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL LE SY IS FR
06PARIS6063COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR EUR DAS MATT BRYZA AND
[...] Embassy Paris warmly welcomes and provides country clearance for EUR DAS Matt Bryza, and EUR/CARC Director Elizabeth Rood to travel to Paris, France from September 11-13, 2006, to attend OSCE Minsk Group meetings. Post is aware that the exact dates and overnight stays are still to be confirm [...]
2006-09-11 09:27:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA FR KGIC
06PARIS6068MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Global War on Terror - Fifth
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-11 11:59:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS6095MEDIA REACTION REPORT - President Bush - 9/11 - Iraq Middle
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-12 11:00:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS6125MEDIA REACTION REPORT - GWOT - 9/11
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-13 10:59:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS6166MEDIA REACTION REPORT - GWOT - Latest Al-Qaida Video -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-14 10:39:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS617 UNESCO: WESTERN EUROPE AND OTHERS GROUP
[...] Summary and comment: on January 16, the French chair convened a meeting of Electoral Group I(Western Europe and others) to explore the issue of the rotation of Executive Board membership in the context of an October 2005 resolution calling on the GC president to hold consultations on this is [...]
2006-01-31 12:42:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDAORC FR UNESCO
06PARIS6172FRENCH COMMEMORATIONS OF 9/11 5TH ANNIVERSARY
[...] On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of September 11th, Post engaged a number of French institutions and government representatives to help commemorate this significant date. Below is a listing of the events in Paris and the provinces. Ceremonies included: a religious service at the Ameri [...]
2006-09-14 11:01:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO FR
06PARIS6194MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran NATO - Ukraine Backs Off Islam
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-15 09:46:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS6195UNGA: FRENCH PARTICIPATION IN HAITI KEY PLAYERS
[...] In response to reftel invitation, MFA Americas Bureau PDAS-equivalent Jean-Marc Laforet told us September 14 that France would be keenly interested in attending such a meeting. 2. On September 15, Laforet's office indicated that France would be represented by IO Assistant Secretary equival [...]
2006-09-15 10:34:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC UNGA HA FR
06PARIS6199FRENCH OFFICIALS WARN OF INCREASED TERRORIST THREAT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: With the anniversary of September 11 as a backdrop, the threat of terrorism is once again on the minds of the French public. Though not the leading story in most print or television media, a dramatic front page article on September 14 in the widely circulated French daily, Le Fig [...]
2006-09-15 11:53:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPTER FR ASEC
06PARIS621 UNESCO: UNESCO-SENIOR LEVEL POSITIONS AND
[...] (SBU) Progress has been slow hiring Americans at UNESCO. We do not miss an opportunity to push for more American staff but we run up against a tight budget situation, a clamor from the staff union to compete more positions internally so that long-time employees can get promoted and UNESCO's [...]
2006-01-31 12:44:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC APER KUNR PREL UNESCO
06PARIS6234MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Islam and the West - Pope Benedict
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-18 10:21:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS630France: Telecom and Information Technology Update
[...] This is another in a series of periodic updates on the French telecommunications and information technology sectors, including internet and e-commerce. Contents: -- France Telecom preparing for difficult 2006 (para 2) -- Bad results followed by management shake-up (para 3) -- ARCEP raps Fra [...]
2006-01-31 16:55:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDECPS ETRD FR
06PARIS6376AVIAN INFLUENZA FRANCE UPDATE - 09/22/06
[...] (U) Summary. France continues robust preparations for an avian influenza (AI) pandemic: The GOF recently updated its national plan, including with procedures to minimize economic disruption. After focusing on technical matters such as stockpiling of medicine and equipment, the GOF now acknowl [...]
2006-09-22 16:42:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU TPHY TSPA TSPL KSCA FR
06PARIS6390GOF TAKE ON IRAN SANCTIONS
[...] (C) Daniel Parfait, A/S-equivalent for the Americas Bureau at the MFA, assured a visiting California State Senate delegation on September 21 that France and the USG are in complete agreement on the way forward with Iran. He said President Chirac,s determination to prevent Iran from acquiring [...]
2006-09-25 15:13:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL EFIN ETTC KTFN KNNP IR FR
06PARIS6435 (U) USUNESCO ? ALARMING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see para. 12. 2. (C) SUMMARY. In a private, off-the-record meeting with John Parsons (please protect),the Director of UNESCO?s Internal Oversight Service (IOS),Mission learned this week of a variety of disturbing new allegations, as well as unsettlin [...]
2006-09-26 14:56:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALUNESCO SCUL BR
06PARIS6442FRENCH MUSLIM LEADER: YES TO FRANCE, BUT NO TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT. A week after he was replaced on September 17 as a vice president of the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM),the body created with the support of Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy in 2003 as a vehicle to represent French Muslims, National Federation of Muslims in [...]
2006-09-26 16:46:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALSCUL PTER PGOV KISL FR
06PARIS645MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Iran Hamas
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-01 12:43:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS6498FRANCE OPPOSES VENEZUELA UNSC SEAT BUT RELUCTANT
[...] (C) In a September 27 meeting with poloff on other issues (prior to reception of ref A),MFA IO PDAS-Equivalent Marc Giacomini commented that Venezuela would do great harm to Security Council credibility, if elected. That said, Giacomini thought it significant that Venezuela had come up shor [...]
2006-09-28 13:15:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL VE UNSC FR MARR MASS
06PARIS6554FRANCE - TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel request, post has created an interagency team on trade-related issues. The team includes representatives from the Economic Section, Foreign Commercial Services/U.S. Department of Commerce, and Agriculture. It will work closely with officers posted in France's two [...]
2006-10-02 16:02:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ETRD ELAB PREL EUN FR
06PARIS6615 USUNESCO - A/S POWELL VISIT: PD SCENESETTER
[...] (U) SUMMARY: I am looking forward to your October 23 and 24 visit to UNESCO, and would like to suggest that UNESCO with its education, communication and culture mandates is the ideal platform to advance the Secretary's transformational diplomacy agenda. In this regard, I would like you to co [...]
2006-10-04 15:05:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNESCO KPAO
06PARIS6679 MEDIA WRAP-UP: IRAN/DPRK NUCLEAR GAMBIT; THE WEST AND
[...] (SBU) In lieu of daily media reaction reporting, Embassy Paris offers this report of the week's major international stories. Two major stories emerged in the first week in October: the nuclear gambit of North Korea and Iran and questions linked to criticisms of Islam. Media coverage of Islam [...]
2006-10-10 09:54:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO OPRC FR
06PARIS6781ELECTION 2007 TIMELINE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The first round of France's next presidential election will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2007. Between now and then, the nomination of their candidates by the two major parties, the composition of the (long) list of participants in the first round of the election, and the [...]
2006-10-13 14:40:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ELAB EU FR PINR SOCI ECON
06PARIS6785 MEDIA WRAP-UP: DPRK'S NUCLEAR TEST, UNEASE WITH RUSSIA AND
[...] (SBU) Three major stories emerged this week: North Korea's nuclear test, fallout and international reactions to the slaying of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya and western criticism of Putin's regime, and commentary on Al Gore's documentary film on climate change. French media unequivoca [...]
2006-10-13 16:05:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO OPRC SENV FR
06PARIS6786FRANCE: VISIT OF VENEZUELA COORDINATOR DEBORAH
[...] (C) Summary: In October 6 meetings with WHA Venezuela Coordinator Deborah McCarthy, French MFA officials reiterated French opposition to a Venezuelan seat on the UN Security Council but judged it remained a distinct possibility. DAS-equivalent Michel Pinard argued that overall the Chavez Admin [...]
2006-10-13 16:05:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL CO CU BL VE PGOV SNAR UNSC SP FR
06PARIS6835 UNESCO: PHILANTHROPY EXPERT SPEAKS ON PRIVATE SECTOR
[...] SUMMARY: On September 14, 2006 Craig Kennedy, President of the German Marshall Fund (GMF) of the United States, participated in UNESCO's Day of Reflection and Dialogue on Extrabudgetary Activities where he emphasized the need for UNESCO to develop more effective ways to build private-sector p [...]
2006-10-17 11:17:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO UNESCO
06PARIS6842MFA DISCUSSES COUNTER-TERRORISM COOPERATION
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 7. 2. (S) Summary: In a meeting on October 16, MFA DAS-equivalent for Security in the Bureau of Strategic Affairs, Pierre Thenard, outlined generally positive French views on the Terrorist Inciters/Facilitators Initiative. Thenard inquired about [...]
2006-10-17 13:35:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER PGOV PREL FR
06PARIS685MEDIA REACTION REPORT - State of the Union
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-02 12:05:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS6896FRENCH DEFENSE BUDGET STABLE AMID WIDESPREAD
[...] (C) Summary: The Ministry of Defense's 2007 budget would increase defense spending a modest 2.2 percent to 47.7 billion euros, according to the draft budget presented by Finance Minister Thierry Breton on September 27. The draft budget dispels earlier rumors that defense spending could diminis [...]
2006-10-19 14:59:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALMARR MCAP EFIN PINS KCFE FR
06PARIS6943 MEDIA WRAP-UP: DPRK SANCTIONS, IRAQ AND FRENCH-TURKISH
[...] (SBU) This week's commentary led with items on potential sanctions following North Korea's nuclear test and the difficulty of finding a balance between a firm stance and China's concerns over the "disintegration" of North Korea (DPRK),with a number of media linking the DPRK and Iran. Iraq sta [...]
2006-10-20 16:51:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO OPRC FR
06PARIS7057EUR DAS BRYZA DISCUSSES NEXT STEPS ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Visiting EUR DAS Bryza and EUR/CARC Conflicts Advisor Crosby met with newly arrived MFA Deputy Political Director and A/S-equivalent for non-EU Europe October 24 to exchange views -- in advance of Georgian FM Bezhuashvili's November 7 visit to Paris -- on next steps on Russia-Ge [...]
2006-10-27 08:26:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL FR GG RS NATO EU KDEM MARR
06PARIS706SCENESETTER FOR PARIS VISIT HHS DEPUTY SECRETARY
[...] (SBU) I warmly welcome you to Paris to meet with Health Minister Bertrand and sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the President of Institut Pasteur, Professor Alice Dautry. The Embassy works closely with the Ministry of Health on a range of matters, including avian flu, AIDS and the Global [...]
2006-02-02 14:45:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO PREL ECON SOCI FR
06PARIS7090 MEDIA WRAP-UP: SUBURBAN UNREST; IRAN'S REACH INTO SHIITE
[...] (SBU) A number of media outlets commented on recent vandalism and violence in the Paris suburbs in conjunction with the anniversary of last year's suburban unrest and discussed the undercurrents of lingering tensions. Commentators analyzed the situation in the light of a confidential intellige [...]
2006-10-27 16:17:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO OPRC FR
06PARIS7094 UNESCO -- EDUCATION ISSUES AT THE 175TH EXECUTIVE BOARD
[...] (SBU) EDUCATION SECTOR REFORMS In September, the First Lady hosted her highly successful Literacy Conference in New York City, attended by the President and UNESCO's Director General Matsuura. Despite the goodwill generated by the conference and interventions by most members of the Executive [...]
2006-10-27 16:50:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNESCO SCUL KPAO
06PARIS7096G/TIP: FRANCE MAKES CASE FOR PROGRESS ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Jean-Michel Colombani, Chief of the Interior Ministry's Central Office for the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons, made the case during an October 25 meeting that France has a strong record in preventing and addressing the trafficking of persons and continues to make significant [...]
2006-10-27 16:51:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPHUM KDEM KWMN FR
06PARIS7102DAS BRYZA AND MOI DIPLOMATIC ADVISOR DISCUSS
[...] (S) SUMMARY: In an October 24 meeting with EUR DAS Matt Bryza, Minister of Interior Sarkozy's Diplomatic Advisor, David Martinon, expressed interest in U.S. thinking on Muslim integration in Europe and highlighted the various ways in which the GOF has approached the problem in recent years. Sa [...]
2006-10-30 09:12:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL PGOV PTER FR TU PINS XT
06PARIS7109FRANCE: WHA DAS MADISON DISCUSSES CUBA
[...] (C) Summary: In October 18-19 meetings with WHA DAS Kirsten Madison, MFA A/S-equivalent for WHA affairs Parfait agreed that Cuba was likely entering a period of transition and needed international support in evolving toward democratic governance, while cautioning against interference in Cuban [...]
2006-10-30 13:10:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV CU FR NU VE EAID ETTC PHUM PREL
06PARIS71352007 INCSR REPORT FOR FRANCE
[...] (U) THIS CABLE IS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED -- NOT FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION. 2. (SBU) BELOW FOLLOWS THE 2007 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT (INCSR) FOR THE FRENCH CARIBBEAN: I. SUMMARY French Guiana, Martinique, Guadeloupe, the French side of St. Martin, and St. Barthe [...]
2006-10-31 12:45:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR FR
06PARIS715EMBASSY PARIS SUBMISSION TO THE 2005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMON DEFENSE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-03 07:04:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDFR MARR MCAP PREL
06PARIS7177FRANCE SEES POST-DEBY CHAD APPROACHING
[...] (C) Summary: President Chirac's African Affairs Counselor Michel de Bonnecorse admitted to visiting U.S. Ambassador to Chad Marc Wall in an October 20 meeting that Deby's Presidency could be nearing its close, with assassination a growing possibility. The manner and place of Deby's demise - [...]
2006-11-02 14:56:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PINR KPKO SU CD FR
06PARIS718EMBASSY PARIS SUBMISSION TO THE 2005/2006 REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: This telegram constitutes Embassy Paris's country submission for the 2005/2006 Report to Congress on Allied Contributions to the Common Defense (requested Ref A). We report on developments that took place during calendar years 2004 and 2005 and offer cost sharing information fo [...]
2006-02-03 10:20:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MCAP FR
06PARIS7213 MEDIA WRAP-UP: IRAQ AND U.S. MID-TERM ELECTIONS, NATO'S
[...] (SBU) Speculation about the upcoming U.S. mid-term elections and the impact of the war in Iraq elicited widespread conjecture about the prospects for a new U.S. strategy for Iraq. President Talabani's visit to Paris prompted additional discussion of the need for international support for his c [...]
2006-11-03 16:37:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO OPRC FR
06PARIS7251DAILY NEWSPAPERS: FIRST IN A SERIES ON THE FRENCH MEDIA
[...] (SBU) Embassy Paris has been reviewing and recalibrating its media strategy for the 2006-2007 to determine the appropriate attention to keep on traditional print media while pivoting to expand our efforts with radio and TV media, as well as with the new Internet media. This analysis of French [...]
2006-11-06 16:40:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO OPRC FR
06PARIS728MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Islam and Democracy -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-03 12:51:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS7282 USUNESCO - AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE EXHIBIT INAUGURATION
[...] SUMMARY: On October 3, UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura joined Ambassador Oliver and architectural historian & photographer John Margolies, to inaugurate the "American Roadside Architecture" exhibit at UNESCO Headquarters. The exhibit featured over 50 photographs of mid-twentieth cent [...]
2006-11-08 09:24:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO KPAO
06PARIS7284 USUNESCO - FULBRIGHT SYMPOSIUM
[...] SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Dina Habib Powell, gave remarks at the Closing Plenary Session of the Fulbright New Century Scholar (NCS) Symposium in at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on October 24, 2006. The Director General of UNESCO Koichiro Matsu [...]
2006-11-08 09:43:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO KPAO SCUL EAID
06PARIS7328 MEDIA WRAP-UP: IRAQ AND U.S. MID-TERM ELECTIONS, VERDICT
[...] (SBU) Debate over the impact of the war in Iraq continued to fuel widespread speculation prior to November 7 about a "lame duck presidency," while most commentary on the results concluded that the vote had "punished" President Bush's Iraq policy. Journalists analyzed the verdict in the Saddam [...]
2006-11-09 13:42:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO OPRC FR
06PARIS7329FRANCE 2007 INCSR Report, Part II
[...] (SBU) Below is the proposed 2006-2007 INCSR Report for France, Part II, Financial crimes and money laundering. 2. (SBU) France France remains an attractive venue for money laundering because of its sizable economy, political stability, and sophisticated financial system. Common methods [...]
2006-11-09 15:09:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KCRM KTFN FR
06PARIS7341 USUNESCO - A/S POWELL MEETS DIRECTOR-GENERAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During a meeting characterized as "highly positive" by the UNESCO Secretariat, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Dina Habib Powell met with UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura and raised the First Lady's Literacy conference, Powell's upcom [...]
2006-11-09 16:55:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNESCO KPAO
06PARIS7424SEGOLENE ROYAL'S VICTORY MOVES HER CLOSER TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Segolene Royal's overwhelming first-round victory in the November 16 Socialist Party (PS) presidential primary makes it official -- she will be the candidate of the center-left in next year's presidential election, likely in a tight race against the center-right's Nicolas Sarkozy. [...]
2006-11-17 14:34:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB EU FR PINR SOCI ECON
06PARIS7439 MEDIA WRAP-UP: U.S. MID-TERM ELECTIONS/ MIDDLE EAST
[...] (SBU) The U.S. mid-term election results fueled speculation about a possible shift in U.S. Middle East policy beyond Iraq. Commentators used the occasion of the Israeli Prime Minister's visit to Washington and the Beit Hanoun incident to discuss Washington's support to Israel in the context of [...]
2006-11-17 16:38:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO OPRC FR
06PARIS744ISRAELI IO A/S OUTLINES MULTILATERAL PRIORITIES,
[...] (C) Summary: Israeli MFA IO A/S-Equivalent Aharon Leshno Yaar briefed Political Minister-Counselor January 26 on his meetings with French counterparts, stressing his warning to the GoF against new initiatives on Shebaa farms. Yaar confided Israel was also interested in organizing a new coor [...]
2006-02-03 16:28:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM IZ FR
06PARIS7446UNESCO-MEETING ON PROMOTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN
[...] Summary. A two-day workshop, "Re-engineering Development: Engendering ICT" was held November 13-14 at UNESCO. Though sponsored by UNESCO, the event was organized by the Centers for Women and Information Technology; Women in Global Science and Technology; and the European Association of Women [...]
2006-11-20 07:18:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO SCI TNGD PHUM
06PARIS7448UNESCO HIGHER EDUCATION PORTAL MEETING
[...] Summary. U.S. delegation to the first meeting of the "Steering group of the UNESCO Portal on Recognized Higher Education Institutions - Pilot Project" (Nov. 13-14) played a key role in having the meeting reach consensus on an approach that is consistent with one of the USG's key objectives for [...]
2006-11-20 09:14:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL KPAO UNESCO
06PARIS7534 MEDIA WRAP-UP: SYRIA AND IRAN IN MIDDLE-EAST POWER PLAY,
[...] (SBU) The media speculated at great length about Syria's role in the assassination of Lebanese Pierre Gemayel and on its broader agenda in the Middle East. By November 24, right-of-center Le Figaro warned that "Washington would pay dearly for Iraq when it turned to Tehran and Damascus to help [...]
2006-11-24 15:41:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO OPRC FR
06PARIS755MITTAL STEEL RE-AWAKENS ECONOMIC PATRIOTISM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: French politicians, caught off guard at first, are finding it hard to resist evoking "economic patriotism" in response to Mittal Steel's surprise hostile takeover bid of Arcelor. After Mittal preemptively assured it had no job cuts in mind, the latest salvos have shifted to di [...]
2006-02-06 14:36:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON ELAB PGOV FR
06PARIS7580COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PARIS RSI PARTICIPANTS
[...] Embassy Paris warmly welcomes and provides country clearance for visiting USG officials participating in the Western Mediterranean Regional Strategic Initiative Chiefs of Mission Conference to travel to Paris, France from December 4 to December 8, 2006. The RSI conference will bring together [...]
2006-11-29 11:14:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPTER FR
06PARIS7623IVLP ALUMNI BREAKFAST DISCUSSES DIVERSITY IN FRANCE
[...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador recently hosted a breakfast discussion for IVLP returnees, the eighth in a series that has now become an established routine here. This latest event brought together eight recent IVLP and VolVis alumni - including government officials, researchers, entrepreneurs, and NG [...]
2006-12-01 11:04:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC PGOV KPAO FR
06PARIS7625IVLP ALUMNI BREAKFAST DISCUSSES LOCAL GOVERNMENT ISSUES
[...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador recently hosted a breakfast discussion for IVLP returnees, the seventh in a series that has now become an established routine here. This latest event brought together eight recent IVLP alumni who are locally elected officials from different regions and cities in France [...]
2006-12-01 11:58:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC PGOV KPAO FR
06PARIS7635WEEKLY MAGAZINES: SECOND IN A SERIES ON FRENCH MEDIA
[...] (SBU) Embassy Paris has been reviewing and recalibrating its media strategy for 2006-2007, in order to maintain the appropriate level of focus of print media while building on our contacts with radio and TV media. This analysis of French weekly magazines is the second in a series of cables ana [...]
2006-12-01 14:40:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPRC PREL KPAO FR
06PARIS7636 MEDIA WRAP-UP: NATO SUMMIT AND AFGHANISTAN; TURKEY--THE
[...] (SBU) The NATO Summit in Riga and President Bush's support for a Global Partnership Initiative elicited commentary highlighting divergent French and American views, while discussion on Afghanistan illustrated the "urgent need to help NATO reverse the growing impression it was losing its grip." [...]
2006-12-01 14:40:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPRC PREL KPAO FR
06PARIS7698LEBANESE DIPLOMAT THINKS HIZBALLAH HAS THE UPPER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: LEBANESE A/DCM GHADY EL-KHOURY TOLD US DECEMBER 6 HE BELIEVED HIZBALLAH HAD THE UPPER HAND IN THE CURRENT CRISIS IN LEBANON THANKS IN LARGE PART TO ITS DOMINATION OF LEBANON'S SHI'A COMMUNITY. EL-KHOURY ASSESSED THAT MANY LEBANESE SHIITES WITH NO LOVE OF NASRALLAH'S IDEOLOGY -- IN [...]
2006-12-07 11:54:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALFR KDEM LE PGOV PREL SY
06PARIS7705 EXPORT CONTROL BILATS BETWEEN FRANCE AND DOC ASSISTANT
[...] (C) Summary. On November 30, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration Christopher Padilla met with a GOF interagency group to discuss a wide variety of export control issues and strategic trade issues. The two sides addressed the U.S. Government's proposed China Licensing Pol [...]
2006-12-07 14:28:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALETTC EINV FR
06PARIS7716NEA DAS GORDON GRAY'S DECEMBER 5 MEETING WITH MFA
[...] (C) Summary: In a December 5 meeting with NEA DAS Gordon Gray, Franck Gellet, the MFA DAS-equivalent for the Persian Gulf, observed that the Gulf states were privately alarmed by Iran's nuclear ambitions, although their public discourse was not particularly helpful. He asked whether the U.S. h [...]
2006-12-08 13:16:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALFR KDEM PGOV PREL
06PARIS7729 MEDIA WRAP-UP: CHAVEZ RE-ELECTED, CASTRO FADES; FOREIGN
[...] (SBU) The Chavez re-election and Raoul Castro's "gesture" towards Washington illustrated French views on Latin America's relationship with the U.S. during the first part of the week, while a fierce domestic debate raged about Socialist presidential candidate Royal's controversial trip to the Mi [...]
2006-12-08 16:13:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPRC PREL KPAO FR
06PARIS7756AMBASSADOR GODEC'S DECEMBER 7 MEETINGS IN PARIS
[...] (C) Summary: U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Robert Godec held bilateral meetings on December 7 with Christian Testo, MFA DAS-equivalent for North Africa, and Jean-Pierre Filiu, Associate Professor at Sciences Po and former French DCM in Tunis. Testo and Filiu each described their Tunisian interlo [...]
2006-12-12 13:43:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALFR KDEM PGOV PREL TS
06PARIS7788LILLE INSTITUTE CONCEIVED TO PROMULGATE MODERATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: APP Lille Consul and Embassy Poloff called November 29 on Mohamed Bechari, Chairman of the recently inaugurated Institut Avicenne des Sciences Humaines (IASH),a multi-disciplinary private educational establishment devoted to the study of Islamic theology, history and the Arab [...]
2006-12-14 10:11:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDFR PGOV PHUM SCUL
06PARIS7795ASSISTANT SECRETARY FRIED'S MEETING WITH JACQUES
[...] (C) Assistant Secretary Fried met with recognized intellectual and long-time Segolene Royal confidant Jacques Attali on December 6. Attali underlined that Royal, even though she is a leading contender for France's presidency in next spring's elections, has had very little experience making and [...]
2006-12-14 13:37:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB EUN PINR SOCI ECON PREL FR
06PARIS7796USUNESCO - BRASILIA OFFICE UPDATE
[...] (U) Classified by USUNESCO DCM Andrew Koss, for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). 2. (C) During a meeting on 6 December by Mission Political Assistant with Mrs. Lamia Salman-el Madini, Director of UNESCO's Bureau of Field Coordination, the subject of the Brasilia field office was raised, as she had [...]
2006-12-14 14:20:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALSCUL UNESCO BR
06PARIS7813 WEEKLY MEDIA WRAP-UP: PINOCHET'S DEATH; IRAN AND THE
[...] (SBU) French Media coverage of ex-Chilean President Augusto Pinochet's death was unanimous in lamenting his "escape from justice" but noted that Chile had "turned a page" with the election of Michele Bachelet. A few commentators argued that overall, Latin America was on the road to democracy. [...]
2006-12-15 16:25:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPRC PREL KPAO FR
06PARIS7847S/P KRASNER'S DISCUSSION WITH LEADING FRENCH
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a December 13 lunch with Policy Planning Director Stephen Krasner, three of France's leading strategic thinkers worried that, absent tough talk from the U.S., Iran would continue to develop a nuclear weapons program and scorn the IAEA with total impunity. They urged the [...]
2006-12-20 09:20:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL FR IR
06PARIS7882FRANCE'S NEW SCIENTIFIC/INNOVATION SYSTEM
[...] Summary: In the past two years France has undertaken remarkable reforms in its scientific/innovation system. These include the creation of a High Council for Science and Technology, a National Research Agency, and numerous 'competitiveness clusters,' among other structures. The government has [...]
2006-12-21 12:55:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDTSPL PGOV FR
06PARIS7892SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE NYSE-EURONEXT MERGER
[...] SUMMARY: As expected, NYSE and Euronext shareholders voted in favor of a merger, clearing the most significant remaining hurdle to creating a transatlantic stock exchange. Opposition to the merger largely crumbled after NYSE's surging stock price made its offer too attractive to refuse, and a [...]
2006-12-22 09:26:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV FR
06PARIS7898 WEEKLY MEDIA WRAP-UP: HAMAS ON THE BRINK OF CIVIL WAR; LE
[...] (SBU) The threat of civil war in Gaza and Palestinian President Abbas's proposal for new elections led to speculation about the Middle East as a spawning ground for civil strife. France's National Front leader Jean-Marie Le Pen received widespread attention in the context of an alleged "softer [...]
2006-12-22 11:08:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPRC PREL KPAO FR
06PARIS7904S/CT CRUMPTON MEETS RUSSIAN COUNTERPART TO EXTEND
[...] (S) Summary: In an amicable December 7 dinner meeting with Ambassador-at-Large Henry Crumpton, Russian Special Presidential Representative Anatoliy Safonov agreed to move forward with several proposals that expand U.S./Russian counter-terrorism (CT) cooperation. These include: --Engaging the Americ [...]
2006-12-26 11:45:00Embassy ParisSECRETPARM FR
06PARIS792WHA A/S SHANNON'S 2/2 MEETINGS WITH FRENCH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A/S Shannon visited Paris on February 2 to discuss the full range of WHA issues with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Presidency. On Haiti, Shannon encouraged France to consider symbolic gestures during the election period to demonstrate GOF engagement, an a [...]
2006-02-08 08:25:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON FR AR VE BL BR CO CA IR HA
06PARIS8MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Russia-Ukraine Energy Tension
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-03 13:55:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS823FRANCE; DHS SECRETARY CHERTOFF'S JAN. 24
[...] (SBU) Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff held meetings in Paris January 24 to discuss preparations for a potential avian flu pandemic, Franco-American cooperation on C/T and aviation security, and specific issues related to biometric passports and the Container Security Initiative [...]
2006-02-08 16:51:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPTER FR EAIR KFLU CVIS
06PARIS824FRANCE: DHS SECRETARY CHERTOFF'S JAN. 25 MEETING
[...] (SBU) Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff met French Minister of the Interior Nicholas Sarkozy for the first time in Paris on January 25. Sarkozy was accompanied by Diplomatic Advisor David Martinon, National Police Director General Michel Gaudin, and Director of the MOI Office [...]
2006-02-08 16:51:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER FR CVIS
06PARIS840MEDIA REACTION REPORT - President Bush - Energy
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-09 12:37:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS850 UNESCO: MARTI PRIZE
[...] (C) As a result of Mission inquiries, additional information has been obtained about the chicanery behind the awarding of the Marti prize to Hugo Chavez. It has become clear that it was deliberately orchestrated slap at the United States by individuals in the UNESCO secretariat working in cah [...]
2006-02-09 17:00:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALCU VE UNESCO
06PARIS854DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH MINISTER-DELEGATE
[...] (C) Summary: At a February 3 meeting with the Deputy Secretary, Minister Delegate for European Affairs Catherine SIPDIS Colonna affirmed a vision of an ever-deepening European Union despite recent turmoil, stated that the next enlargement should be limited to the Balkan states, and sketche [...]
2006-02-10 09:14:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL FR EUN NATO KNNP IR SU CD CG
06PARIS887SEEKING USG PARTICIPATION IN MICHELIN
[...] Michelin senior representatives contacted Embassy to urge U.S. participation in the next Michelin Challenge Bibendum that will take place in Paris from 9 to 12 June 2006. This event, which has gained international recognition as the premier "clean and safe vehicle event" worldwide provides an [...]
2006-02-10 16:24:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY ELTN SENV KPAO FR
06PARIS891 UNESCO MARTI PRIZE, REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE
[...] (U) This is a request for guidance?see para. 4. 2. (C) Though the newly arrived Brazilian ambassador has told Ambassador Oliver that he wants to put the negative atmosphere of the cultural diversity convention behind us and work with USDEL, his nomination of Hugo Chavez for the Marti prize [...]
2006-02-10 16:52:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALVE CU UNESCO
06PARIS91MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Mideast: Sharon's Health and
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-06 13:32:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS953EUR PDAS VOLKER'S FEB 3 MEETING WITH SARKOZY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: EUR Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Kurt Volker reviewed on February 3 with Patrick Devedjian, a former industry minister and key advisor to Interior Minister Sarkozy, how a possible Sarkozy administration would likely approach relations with the U.S. Devedjian said a Sarkozy [...]
2006-02-14 17:00:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB EU FR PINR SOCI ECON
06PARIS962005-2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
[...] The following text is our contribution to the INCSR, per reftel: France remains an attractive venue for money laundering because of its sizable economy, political stability, and sophisticated financial system. Common methods of laundering money in France include the use of bank deposits; f [...]
2006-01-06 14:50:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN FR
06PARIS986COMOROS PRESIDENT UNDERSCORES U.S. FRIENDSHIP
[...] (C) Summary: Comoros President Assoumani Azali underscored to the Ambassador his cooperative relationship with the USG, including signature of an Article 98 agreement and counter-terrorism efforts. He regretted the absence of an accredited American ambassador to the Comoros. Azali related [...]
2006-02-15 18:22:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PINR PTER CN FR
06PARIS99 2005-2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] This is part 1 of the INCSR submission for France. A section on the French Caribbean and French Guiana follows at the end of this message. I. SUMMARY: France is a transshipment point for drugs moving into, from and within Europe. Given France's shared borders with trafficking conduit [...]
2006-01-06 14:52:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR FR
06PESHAWAR108ANP CHIEF SCANS THE HORIZON
[...] (C) Awami National Party (ANP) Chief Asfandyar Wali Khan would actively support President Musharraf's government, if the GOP embraced three key ANP initiatives: (1) provincial autonomy in health, local government, education, and agriculture; (2) changing the name of the Northwest Frontier Pro [...]
2006-03-06 15:21:00Consulate PeshawarCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KISL PTER KDEM PK
06PESHAWAR46JUI-F OFFICIALS ON GWOT
[...] (SBU) At a 1/24 meeting with South Waziristan tribal elders and parliamentarians, Opposition leader and JUI-F President Maulana Fazlur Rehman stressed his party advocated political, not armed struggle to achieve its goals. Following a lengthy closed-door session, he announced the group agreed [...]
2006-01-26 07:47:00Consulate PeshawarCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PINS KISL ASEC PREL AF PK
06PHNOMPENH1124CAMBODIAN GARMENT SECTOR WORRIED ABOUT DRAMATIC
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Following several months of increased garment sector strikes, the number of working days lost to strikes reached 87,000 in May--more than four times typical levels. These strikes are largely the result of two irresponsible unions, but also reflect growing union rivalry, worke [...]
2006-06-15 10:38:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ECON KTEX PGOV CB
06PHNOMPENH1134DCM DELIVERS TIP DEMARCHE TO CAMBODIAN POLICE
[...] (SBU) Summary. On June 16, the DCM delivered the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) demarche to Cambodian National Police Commissioner Hok Lundy. While praising Cambodian actions to earn the upgrade from Tier 3 to Tier 2 Watch List, the DCM noted that arrests and prosecutions for TIP are down thi [...]
2006-06-16 10:45:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL CB KWMN
06PHNOMPENH1174CAMBODIA: AMBASSADOR URGES RESTRAINT IN GARMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a June 22 meeting, the Ambassador praised the role of labor unions, but also urged eleven union leaders to exercise restraint in conducting strikes, noting that a recent spike in garment sector strikes is threatening Cambodia's economic development. While strikes are valid [...]
2006-06-26 11:02:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB KTEX ECON CB
06PHNOMPENH1176CAMBODIA: GARMENT MANUFACTURERS BLAME UNIONS FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. During a June 23 meeting, Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC) leaders acknowledged that garment factories sometimes fail to comply with the Labor Law, but blamed unions' rush to strike for much of the labor unrest in Cambodia's garment sector. This increased [...]
2006-06-27 00:21:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB KTEX ECON CB
06PHNOMPENH1185CAMBODIA: PROMISING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS FALTER,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Promising negotiations between the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC) and the Free Trade Union (FTU) over FTU demands for a minimum wage increase faltered when FTU factory-level union leaders rejected the proposed deal on June 25. During a meeting with Polec [...]
2006-06-27 12:47:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB KTEX ECON CB
06PHNOMPENH1202UNION LEADERS CALL OFF GENERAL STRIKE; THANK U.S.
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Union leader Chea Mony told the Ambassador today that he was calling off the general strike he had threatened to lead starting July 3. While his Free Trade Union (FTU) and the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC) have not yet reached a final agreement, they have [...]
2006-06-29 12:03:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ECON KTEX PGOV CB
06PHNOMPENH1204CAMBODIA: GENERAL STRIKE CANCELLATION SETS THE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The June 29 postponement of a general strike scheduled to start just a few days later paved the way for an announcement by garment manufacturers and eleven union federations that they will begin collective negotiations in August. They have agreed to discuss wages, strikes, ar [...]
2006-06-30 10:53:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ECON PGOV CB
06PHNOMPENH1235CAMBODIA: 2ND QUARTER REPORT ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
[...] (U) Summary: During the second quarter of 2006, the Cambodian police conducted 17 operations which resulted in the arrest of 26 traffickers and pimps as well as the rescue of 20 trafficking victims. Four foreign nationals, including an American citizen, were arrested for sex crimes against [...]
2006-07-05 10:42:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KWMN CB
06PHNOMPENH1374REACTION TO KHMER ROUGE LEADER'S DEATH
[...] (SBU) Summary. Ung Choeun, widely known as Ta Mok, age 82, passed away on July 21 at a military hospital where he had been hospitalized since June 29. Since his passing, government officials, the media, and civil society leaders have discussed the impact of his death on the proceedings of t [...]
2006-07-31 06:55:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KJUS PREL CB
06PHNOMPENH1606TIP MEETING WITH CAMBODIAN POLICE DEPUTY
[...] (SBU) Summary. On September 5, the Acting DCM delivered the Tier 2 Watch List Action Plan demarche to Lieutenant General Neth Savoeun of the Cambodian National Police, emphasizing the recommendations in the reftel. The A/DCM asked that Cambodian police consider the recommendations as a way [...]
2006-09-06 11:19:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL CB KWMN
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