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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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05ANKARA7604TERRORISM FINANCING: OP-ED
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-28 13:58:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN KPAO PTER TU
05ANKARA7606 Second Avian Influenza Outbreak in Turkey
[...] (U) Summary. On December 27, the Government of Turkey announced a second outbreak of avian influenza (AI) in the country. This one occurred in the East, near the Armenian border, in an area where there are only backyard farms and no commercial production operations. The government took all [...]
2005-12-28 15:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR KPAO TBIO AMED TU CASC EAID SENV ECON
05ANKARA7630ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-29 15:26:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA7648COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR EUR/SE CYPUS DESK
[...] (U) Mission warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to EUR/SE Cyprus Desk Officer Elise Mellinger to travel to Ankara January 18 - 19 and to Istanbul January 20 - 22, 2005. The purpose of the visit is to conduct meetings with local government officials. The point of contact for the visit [...]
2005-12-30 08:46:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV OTRA PREL TU GR CY
05ANKARA775CONVERSION OF CEKMECE RESEARCH REACTOR AND RETURN
[...] Summary: A DOE-State team visited Ankara and Istanbul January 14-17 to meet with officials of the Turkish Atomic Energy Commission (TAEK) and operators of the TR-2 research reactor at the Cekmece Nuclear Research Center. Discussions focused on possible Turkish participation in a combined shi [...]
2005-02-09 15:27:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP TRGY TU
05ANKARA778EXBS; TURKEY ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE
[...] Summary: EXBS advisor's primary focus this month was on two significant events, DOS/DOE meeting with GOT officials concerning the proposed plan for the early return of spent HEU fuel rods to the United States and coordination of the DOC team to propose the Product Identification Tool (PIT [...]
2005-02-10 05:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM TU
05ANKARA782BROADER MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA INITIATIVE:
[...] Summary: Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is planning a Democracy Assistance Dialogue (DAD) meeting focused on the role of women in society in Istanbul in June. The MFA appointed an ambassador-level BMENAI Coordinator in January. End Summary. June DAD Meeting in Istanbul Focused [...]
2005-02-10 12:32:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PREL TU
05ANKARA783ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-10 14:10:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA786PLANNING FOR THE SECOND U.S.-IRAQ-TURKEY
[...] Action Request: Embassy Ankara seeks Washington approval and guidance to discuss with Turkish officials scheduling the second trilateral (U.S.-Iraq-Turkey) meeting on trucker security. The first meeting was held November 30 in Ankara, followed by a bilateral Turkey-Iraq meeting December 29. [...]
2005-02-10 15:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ETRD IZ MOPS PREL PTER TU
05ANKARA800ASSYRIAN CHRISTIANS IN IRAN: LOOKING FOR A WAY OUT
[...] SUMMARY. Two deacons of the Assyrian Christian church in Iran told Conoff that although Assyrians in Iran do not experience outright harassment, most of the small Assyrian community that remains seek to emigrate due to the lack of economic opportunities. END SUMMARY. FEW ASSYRIANS REMAIN I [...]
2005-02-11 13:17:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV CVIS IR
05ANKARA8052004-2005 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] As reported in ref a, Post has ascertained additional information for the 2004-2005 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) section on money laundering and financial crime. This information follows the corrections that were e-mailed (ref b) to the Department in draft form. [...]
2005-02-11 14:32:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KTFN PTER TU
05ANKARA809ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-11 15:19:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA830 BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) informed Embassy's Blue Lantern officer that unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) parts under license 05-879186 that were shipped from the United States on September 29, 2003 were received and checked by reftel recipients. All but one canceled item were [...]
2005-02-14 12:11:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC TU
05ANKARA837ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-14 15:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA861ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-15 10:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA864ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-15 13:32:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA88ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-06 14:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA896ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-16 14:20:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA902TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, Feb 1-10,
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published Wednesday, February 9 by M [...]
2005-02-17 07:47:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA903TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, Feb 11-15,
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published Sunday, February 13 by the [...]
2005-02-17 07:50:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA905TURKEY'S PARTICIPATION IN PSI OEG MEETINGS- MARCH
[...] This is an action request- see para 5. 2. MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Head of Department Sabri Ergen on February 16 informed EXBS Advisor that MFA had received a copy of an OSD invitation to Turkey to participate in the next PSI Operational Experts Group meeting to be held in Omaha, N [...]
2005-02-17 09:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETTC PARM TU
05ANKARA942ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-18 14:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA953BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK OF
[...] On February 18, post received a written response from the MFA to our November 17, 2004 request for Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC) confirmation of the receipt of Bradley Fighting Vehicle M-110 Howitzer and M-60A3 tank components purchased from the German company Defense Logistics and Aviat [...]
2005-02-18 17:09:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC GM TU
05ANKARA967ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-22 15:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA971Special 301 - Recommendation to Continue
[...] (SBU) The GOT has taken a number of steps in the last year to improve intellectual property protection, especially for copyright owners. However, Turkey has not implemented fully TRIPS-consistent data exclusivity protection, and piracy and counterfeiting rates remain high. Embassy recommend [...]
2005-02-23 07:23:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KIPR TU
05ANKARA98TURKEY URGES OIC MEMBERS TO ASSIST TSUNAMI RELIEF,
[...] We delivered reftel points January 5 to Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Middle East Affairs Department Head Botsali, who is in charge of OIC-related issues. Botsali noted that OIC SecGen Ihsanoglu issued an appeal on January 1 for assistance to all OIC countries and Turkish FM Gul [...]
2005-01-06 16:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID PGOV TU
05ANKARA987ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-23 15:16:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ASUNCION1025PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 7 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: --New Mission Chief to Cuba is Pro-Castro --Venezuelan Investment in Paraguay --Drugs, Thugs, Guns and Money --31 Small Economies Discuss Access at WTO --------------------------------------- New Mission Chief to Cuba is Pro-Castro --------------------------------------- 2 [...]
2005-08-13 19:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1027 PUBLIC DIPLOMACY STOCK FROM RPC MANILA
[...] Post would like to order the following: 02 Outline of U.S. Government, 02-S, 50 copies at USD 1.30 ea., total USD 65. 03 Outline of American Geography, 03-S, 50 copies at USD 1.60 ea., total USD 80 04 Outline of the U.S. Economy, 04-S, 50 copies at USD 1.45 ea., total USD 72.50 05 Ou [...]
2005-08-16 14:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1028 NEW IIP PUBLICATION OFFERING: AMRICAN TEENAGERS
[...] Post would like to order 150 copies in Spanish of subject booklet at USD 1.95 ea. 2. Please ship via APO to Amembassy Asuncion, Public Diplomacy; Attn. PAO Karen L. Williams; Unit 4732; APO AA 34036. Fiscal data for shipping will be provided as soon as post receives shipping cost estimate [...]
2005-08-16 14:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1032COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PEACE CORPS
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Karen Chaput and Jason Katz, for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 28 to September 4, 2005 for the purpose of videotaping and taking photos of Peace Corps Volunteers in Paraguay. The contact officer for the visit is the James Geenen, [...]
2005-08-16 19:53:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDNOTAG PA
05ASUNCION1035 COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RMO LAWRENCE GERNON
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for RMO Dr. Lawrence Gernon, for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 21-24, 2005 for the purpose of providing support to Post. The contact officer for the visit is Maria Fernandez, Office tel.: (595)(21) 213-715, Ext 2025. Home tel.: (595)( [...]
2005-08-17 18:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMED
05ASUNCION1040COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CULTURE CONNECT
[...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Maria Horne, Culture Connect Envoy, to travel to Asuncion during the period of 8/24/05 to 9/3/05 under the Cultural Connect Envoy Program. The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. Kleiner,PAO, office tel.: (595-21) 213- [...]
2005-08-18 20:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO SCUL OXEC
05ASUNCION1041COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY BANKING ADVISOR
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Jean Jacques Deschamps, U.S. Treasury Regional Banking Advisor, (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 23-26, 2005, for the purpose of meeting with Central Bank President, international financing agencies an [...]
2005-08-18 20:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1043 ASUNCION REQUEST FOR U.S.SPEAKER ON COUNTER-
[...] Brief program description: Post would like to join PAS Santiago in a request for a speaker on counter-terrorism issues (reftel 01643) for three days of presentations (negotiable) on the fight against terrorism to the Government of Paraguay Office of the Vice President; Institute for High Stra [...]
2005-08-19 14:37:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC KPAO PTER PA CI AR UY PE IIP
05ASUNCION1044PARAGUAY INTERIM RESPONSE REGARDING THE UN HUMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-19 16:59:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNCHR UNGA
05ASUNCION1062COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RPSO CONTRACTING OFFICER
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for RPSO Florida Contracting Officer Robert A. Lindquist for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 24 to August 27 to conduct the pre-proposal conference for the SENAD Offices Construction Project in Pedro Juan Caballero. The contact officer fo [...]
2005-08-23 12:58:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDABLD AMGT ASEC
05ASUNCION1065COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR U.S. SPEAKER MARGUERITE
[...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Marguerite Sullivan, U.S. Speaker, to travel to Asuncion during the period of 8/28/05 to 9/6/05 to share her experience and abilities on "How to Run a Responsible Press Office" . The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. [...]
2005-08-23 18:34:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OTRA PA AORC UNESCO
05ASUNCION1068AMEMBASSY ASUNCION TO SEND POLOFF TO DEMOCRACY AND
[...] Per reftel, Asuncion plans to send Political Officer Sterling D. Tilley, Jr. to the Democracy and Human Rights Officers Conference scheduled to be held in Washington, DC, on September 26 - 27. Hotel reservations are confirmed at the Key Bridge Marriott. POLOFF will arrive on September 24 at [...]
2005-08-24 20:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM OTRA
05ASUNCION1072PARAGUAY 2005 CHILD LABOR REPORT UPDATE
[...] The following responses are an update to the 2004 Child Labor Report (ref. B) The responses are based on input from the Ministry of Children and Adolescents, the Ministry of Education, the International Labor Organization (ILO),and Pro Joven (Pro Youth),a non-governmental organization. 2 [...]
2005-08-25 17:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KWMN PA AID
05ASUNCION1077COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS AMARANTE
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors: (1) Amarante Maestas (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 3-23, 2005, and (2) Robert Cortesi (Security clearance: secret) for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 18- Oct [...]
2005-08-26 16:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1078COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR JOSEPH
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Reinforcement Advisor Joseph Bognanno (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August SIPDIS 30-31, 2005, for the purpose of assisting Resident Enforcement Advisor Joe Parker with the FIU and the superint [...]
2005-08-29 11:58:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1079PARAGUAY ON U.S. CANDIDACY FOR THE WHO EXECUTIVE
[...] On June 23, Embassy delivered reftel diplomatic note to the MFA. A return note from the MFA's International Organizations Directorate, dated August 18, conveyed the Republic of Paraguay's official support for the U.S. candidacy. 2. MINIMIZED CONSIDERED. KEANE [...]
2005-08-29 12:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL KSEP PA WHO
05ASUNCION1087HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-29 19:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MOPS PA
05ASUNCION1090PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 21
[...] Summary -- Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen US - GOP Relations -- Negotiating for Oviedo Release -- Cespedes is New Minister of Justice and Labor -- Visit Sparks New Interest in EXIM Financing --------------------------------------------- --------------- ---- Ambassador [...]
2005-08-30 15:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD PINR PA
05ASUNCION1091COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS TRAVELING
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for (1) Treasury Resident Financial Enforcement Advisor in Peru James Parrot (Security clearance: secret),Intermittent Financial Enforcement Advisors: (2) Alfredo Bellamy (Security clearance: secret),(3) Manuel Godinez (Security clearance: secret),an [...]
2005-08-30 16:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1093FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0016 2. 083005 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Div.Licitaciones, Dpto.Contrataciones 6C. COPACO--Cia.Paraguaya de Comunicaciones Calle Alberdi 619, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fx: (595-21) 497212 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 09 [...]
2005-08-30 21:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1094FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0017 2. 083005 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 100405 09 [...]
2005-08-30 21:18:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1098 RPC MANILA E-MAIL TRACKING No. 05-9690
[...] Please charge USD 41.81 for APO shipping of Post's order to: Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526123 ; Organization Public Diplomacy; Function 1370; Object Code 2288. Post A/B&F Officer, Thomas Daley, certifies funds availability. KEANE [...]
2005-08-31 18:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1099 RPC MANILA E-MAIL TRACKING No. 05-9702
[...] Please charge USD 229.74 for APO shipping of Post's order to: Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526124; Organization Public Diplomacy; Function 1370; Object Code 2288. Post A/B&F Officer, Thomas Daley, certifies funds availability. KEANE [...]
2005-08-31 18:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1107PARAGUAY: CANDIDATE FOR ECOSOC VACANCY, ASKS FOR U.S. SUPPORTS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-01 21:22:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CU PA UNGA PHUM
05ASUNCION1110PARAGUAY: OFFERS OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FOR
[...] (U) On 9/1, Post received the following offers of assistance for hurricane relief efforts from both Paraguayan government officials and the private sector: -- Ambassador Ceferino Valdez, the President of the Voluntary Firemen's Association in Paraguay and the Foreign Ministry's Director o [...]
2005-09-02 14:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON AEMR ASEC CASC AMGT US PA MATT
05ASUNCION1111PARAGUAY ON PRESENTATION OF DRAFT IRAQI
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-02 14:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL IZ PA
05ASUNCION1118PARAGUAY: SENATE DECLARATION OF SOLIDARITY FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-02 16:18:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL AEMR US PA
05ASUNCION1121PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 28
[...] (U) Summary -- Smells Like Drugs -- Thousands Receive Medical Care -- Paraguay Interested in FTA - Someday ----------------- Smells Like Drugs ----------------- 2. (U) On August 26, the National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) Canine Unit detected and seized 7.3 kilogra [...]
2005-09-02 18:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1122COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR NEIL SHOUBA - PC/SSO
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Neil Shouba for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 5 to September 10, 2005 for the purpose of revising the Peace Corps Safety and Security Manual and to perform some Volunteer visits in the field. The contact officer for the visit i [...]
2005-09-04 03:50:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDNOTAG PA
05ASUNCION1123PARAGUAY: HURRICANE RELIEF -- RESCUE TEAMS
[...] Ambassador Ceferino Valdez, the Foreign Ministry's Director of Bilateral Affairs, is the the brother of Rafael Valdez, the President of Paraguay's Voluntary Firemen's Association. Valdez has offered to send 20-25 firemen who speak English and are experts in rescue, flooding, and recovery of [...]
2005-09-05 18:45:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1124CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR TRAINING PROGRAM
[...] Based on previous contact between DEA SA Tim Schoonmaker in Santa Cruz and REA Joe Parker in Asuncion, Embassy Asuncion wishes to inform you that this post will hold a basic training course for Paraguayan criminal investigators from September 12 through October 7, 2005. The course will cover [...]
2005-09-06 12:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PINS PA TRV
05ASUNCION1127COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL ATTACHE KARI
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Kari Rojas, Agricultural Attache, (Security clearance: top secret),and Assistant Andrea Yankelevich (FSN employee) for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay during the period of September 7-10, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with representative [...]
2005-09-06 20:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1129PARAGUAY: HURRICANE RELIEF-- CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
[...] Post received the following additional information on the offer of chemical products to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts: Esteban Morabito, President of M.A.A.H.S.A, a chemical production company, has offered to send a large quantity of chemical products for pest control to assist wit [...]
2005-09-06 21:46:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL US PA AMER
05ASUNCION1131PARAGUAY: ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE OFFERS FOR
[...] On 9/6 Post received the following additional offers of assistance for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts from Paraguayan individuals in the private sector: -- Luis Pettengill and Jose D. Bogarin, of the company Frigorifico Guarani, S.A.--a meat processing company that is the exclusive provid [...]
2005-09-06 21:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1136PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-08 18:54:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION1139TFUS01: PARAGUAY OFFERS ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR
[...] On 9/8, Post received two additional offers of assistance for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts from Paraguayan individuals in the private sector: -- Marie Lopez Espinola, director of local artisans guild, has offered to organize a blood drive in coordination with the Paraguayan Ministry of H [...]
2005-09-09 15:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1144PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER
[...] (U) Summary -- Duarte to Veto Public Bank Law -- Deputies Block Investigation of Amambay Governor -- Esso Scores Judicial Victory -- Duarte-Frutos a Candidate for ANR Presidency -- Castiglioni Meets Senate about US-GOP Relations ------------------------------ [...]
2005-09-12 20:37:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD ECON PA
05ASUNCION1145COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR OSCAR RIVERA
[...] This is an action message. Please see paragaraphs 2 to 5. 2. Country clearance is requested for Oscar E. Rivera, INL Assistant, Diplomatic Passport No. 900342540 (Security Clearance: Secret) for travel to Buenos Aires and Mar de Plata from September 15, 2005 to September 25, 2005 for the p [...]
2005-09-12 20:37:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA PA
05ASUNCION1146FY06 CALL FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ENGLISH TEACHING
[...] Post would like to order 400 subscriptions at USD 3.00 per subscription. 2. Please ship via APO to Amembassy Asuncion, Public Diplomacy; Attn. PAO Bruce P. Kleiner; Unit 4732; APO AA 34036. Fiscal data for shipping will be provided as soon as post receives shipping cost estimate. 3. Pl [...]
2005-09-12 20:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN AMGT KPAO OEXC SCUL
05ASUNCION1147COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY INTERMITTENT ADVISOR
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisor Graciano Velez (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of SIPDIS September 19-24, 2005, for the purpose of providing technical assistance to the Superintendent of Banks in the area of i [...]
2005-09-12 20:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1148COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY'S GOVERNMENT DEBT
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Ellyn Greenwald, Government Debt Issuance and Management (GDIM) Advisor, Department of Treasury (Security clearance: pending secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period on or SIPDIS around September 18-September 24, 2005 for the purpose of [...]
2005-09-12 20:44:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1150PARAGUAY: BRIEFING PARAGUAY'S NEW AG ON U.S.
[...] SUMMARY: ON SEPTEMBER 8TH, THE DCM, USAID/PARAGUAY DIRECTOR AND USAID DEMOCRACY OFFICER MET WITH THE NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL, DR. RUBEN CANDIA AMARILLA, TO DISCUSS USG PRIORITIES ON MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTER TERRORISM LEGISLATION AND PENAL CODE REFORM AS WELL AS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BEING PROV [...]
2005-09-12 21:13:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PREL KJUS PA
05ASUNCION1151 VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR AUGUST 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-12 21:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION1162PARAGUAY: RESPONDING TO MISINFORMATION ON
[...] This is an action request. See Para 6. 2. The media and government officials in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay continue to make statements about U.S.-Paraguayan military cooperation that have absolutely no basis in fact. These media reports and officials claim, inter al [...]
2005-09-14 12:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OPRC PGOV MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION1164FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0020 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 101705 09 [...]
2005-09-14 15:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1165 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0019 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Area de Contrataciones, UCP 6C. MEC--Ministerio de Educacion y Culto Calle Gral. Diaz 521, Edif. Faro, P.4 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21) 448214 7. Refer To: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: [...]
2005-09-14 15:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1166FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0018 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 100505 09 [...]
2005-09-14 15:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1169TFUS01: PARAGUAY: ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE OFFER FOR
[...] On 9/12 Post received the following additional offers of assistance for Hurricane relief efforts: -- Anibal Valiente, president of the Association of Local Employees at Post, announced that his organization would like to assist with donations to the victims of the hurricane. Mr. Valiente not [...]
2005-09-15 18:23:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1170 NEW IIP PUBLICATION OFFERING: HOW THE U.S. IS
[...] Post would like to order 150 copies in Spanish of subject publication at USD .65 ea. 2. Please ship via APO to Amembassy Asuncion, Public Diplomacy; Attn. PAO Bruce P. Kleiner; Unit 4732; APO AA 34036. Fiscal data for shipping will be provided as soon as post receives shipping cost estim [...]
2005-09-15 19:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1178COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REAC ROSEMARIE ARENS TO
[...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Rosemarie Arens, Regional Educational Advising Coordinator for South America, travel to Asuncion during the period of 9/25/05 to 9/28/05. The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. Kleiner,PAO, office tel.: (595-21) 213- [...]
2005-09-19 16:23:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KPAO SCUL PE
05ASUNCION1180COUNTRY CLEARANCE RESPONSE FOR AMBASSADOR ELLEN
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Ambassador Ellen Sauerbrey, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 28 Sep 2005 to 01 Oct 2005, and Perlita Muirui during the period of 25 Sep 2005 to 01 Oct 2005, for the purpose of participating in the 1st Ladies Conference. The contact office [...]
2005-09-19 17:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KWMN SOCI PA
05ASUNCION1186PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER
[...] (U) Summary -- Paraguay Fourth Worst in Wealth Disparities -- Paraguay Rejects Brazilian FM Statement ------------------------------------------- Paraguay Fourth Worst in Wealth Disparities ------------------------------------------- 2. (U) On 9/12, the United Nations Represe [...]
2005-09-20 19:18:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PA PREL ECON
05ASUNCION1188 NEW EDITION OF IIP'S "OUTLINE OF U.S. HISTORY"
[...] Post would like to order 200 copies in Spanish of subject publication at USD 2.30 ea. 2. Please ship via APO to Amembassy Asuncion, Public Diplomacy; Attn. PAO Bruce P. Kleiner; Unit 4732; APO AA 34036. Fiscal data for shipping will be provided as soon as post receives shipping cost esti [...]
2005-09-20 20:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1191COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FINCEN REPRESENTATIVE
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Representative of the Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN),Regional Specialist Jennifer Showell (Security clearance: Top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 25-October 1, 2005, for the pu [...]
2005-09-21 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PREL PTER SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1192FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0028 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 102405 09 [...]
2005-09-21 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1193FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0027 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin. Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 102405 0 [...]
2005-09-21 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1194FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0026 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 102005 09:00 AM 9. [...]
2005-09-21 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1195FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0025 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 101905 09 [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1196FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0024 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 101805 09 [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1197 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0023 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1198 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0022 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1199 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0021 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]
2005-09-21 19:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1201COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CARLOS J. TORRES -
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Carlos J. Torres for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 16 to October 21, 2005 for the purpose of collecting data for program study of Peace Corps Paraguay. The contact officer for the visit is the James Geenen, Peace Corps Country Di [...]
2005-09-22 11:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDASEC
05ASUNCION1212RETRANSMISSION: PARAGUAY: RESPONDING TO
[...] Post is retransmitting the substantive text of reftel in light of continued interest and inquiries from other posts and offices. Paragraphs 2 though 4, below, provide background. Paragraph 5, below, contains talking points. Other posts and offices may draw from the talking points in respondi [...]
2005-09-26 11:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR MASS OPRC PA
05ASUNCION1217COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PATRICK MARCHAM - HHS
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for PATRICK MARCHAM, International Health Officer / Office for Global Health Affairs/USHHS/LTS Corporation, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 25 September 2005 to 30 September 2005 for the purpose of participating in the 1st Ladies Conference [...]
2005-09-26 15:32:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1223PARAGUAY SUPPORTS SUA NONPROLIFERATION AMENDMENTS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-27 21:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL KTIA PHSA EWWT PA
05ASUNCION1228 VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-28 18:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION1229 COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. CAROLYN MERMON, REGIONAL
[...] Country clearance is granted for Ms. Carolyn Mermon, Regional Medical Technologist from Mexico City, for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 5 to October 8, 2005 for the purpose of providing support to Post and to visit local laboratories and blood banks, per reftel. The contact [...]
2005-09-28 18:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMED
05ASUNCION1234LES CY 2006 Compensation Questionnaire
[...] Responses are keyed to reftel: --------------------------------------------- ------ Questionnaire: --------------------------------------------- ------ Â [...]
2005-09-30 11:32:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAFSN AMGT KICA PA
05ASUNCION1236BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: 05-965932 AND 05-967860
[...] On September 21, Econoff and ARSO visited the premises of Vill Distribudores to complete a pre-license check per action request in Ref A. Prior to the visit, Econoff spoke via telephone with the current proprietor of the business, Mr. Carlos Villasanti. Villasanti is the son-in-law of former [...]
2005-10-03 18:52:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP PGOV PA
05ASUNCION1239TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR CRISTINA ESCRIBA TO ATTEND
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-03 20:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO APER AFSN AFSI
05ASUNCION1242PARAGUAY'S PLAN TO FORMALIZE CDE
[...] The GOP has announced a new tax plan designed to help formalize the economy of Ciudad del Este, situated on the border with Brazil. The system will be voluntary and is expected to take effect in November. Participants will receive benefits such as lower tariffs and lower up-front tax paymen [...]
2005-10-04 14:52:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD KIPR KCRM KMCA KTFN PREL PA
05ASUNCION1244PARAGUAY: U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE (UNFC)
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-04 18:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CDG UNGA
05ASUNCION1245PARAGUAY: THE SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS DECLARATION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-04 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV KSUM
05ASUNCION1246PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPT. 25 -
[...] (U) Summary -- Export Agency Head To Visit Iran -- Death Of Customs Official Leaves Questions -- LOA for INL Funds Signed -- SENAD Agents Arrest Narco-Trafficker in Asuncion -- Paraguay 5th Worst in Global Competitiveness Report -- Asuncion Hosts First Ladi [...]
2005-10-04 19:12:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PA PREL ECON
05ASUNCION1249PARAGUAYAN LEADERS GATHER TO DEVELOP SECURITY PLAN
[...] Summary. On 9/16-9/18, senior Paraguayan officials gathered for a workshop sponsored by the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (CHDS) to discuss developing a national security plan. This workshop grew out of a visit by Vice President Castiglioni to the U.S. in May with leading U.S. offi [...]
2005-10-05 17:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PTER KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1256CORRECTED TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR CRISTINA ESCRIBA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-06 19:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO APER AFSN AFSI
05ASUNCION1258PARAGUAY: PARAGUAY COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRAINING
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for -ELIZABETH D'AURIA -AMY YOUNG during the period of OCT/6/05 to OCT/13/05 for: -MARK ALMON -THOMAS MILLER -MARK MALDONADO during the period of OCT/8/05 to OCT/13/05 for: -DEBORAH A. MCCARTHY -CAROLIN [...]
2005-10-06 20:59:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION1259PARAGUAY: URGENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: In support of the Office of Defense Cooperation, Post is requesting an expedited Human Rights Vetting, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, of the individuals listed below that will be attending DOD sponsored training. All training activities are scheduled to begin on M [...]
2005-10-06 21:03:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MOPS PA
05ASUNCION1263PARAGUAY: DOJ/OPDAT COUNTRY CLEARANCE Cable FOR
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for OPDAT Program ANALYST CHRISTIAAN DE LUIGI (Clearance level Secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of SIPDIS OCT/7/05 to OCT/13/05 for the purpose of PARTICIPATING IN A REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNITS AND THEIR ROLE [...]
2005-10-07 11:54:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION1265PARAGUAY: ICJ ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-07 12:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PA UNSC UNGA
05ASUNCION1266PARAGUAY: TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-07 13:37:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KTFN KVPR EFIN ETTC PREL PA
05ASUNCION1267PARAGUAY IPR UPDATE: PATENT LAW MODIFICATIONS RAISE
[...] Summary. This cable provides a tour de horizon of a number of Intellectual Property issues in Paraguay. Modifications to Paraguay's patent law enacted in July could violate TRIPS, particularly relating to preliminary injunctions. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce will seek USG guidance [...]
2005-10-07 14:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON KIPR PREL PA
05ASUNCION1270COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JTIC USDEL AND ASSOCIATED
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for members of the U.S. Delegation to the U.S.-Paraguay JCTI: (1) Mary Teresa Sullivan, USTR, delegation head, (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 11-13, 2005; (2) David Nolan, State/WHA/BSC (Security cl [...]
2005-10-11 11:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDETRD OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1272PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 01 -
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-11 16:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON SNAR KDEM PA
05ASUNCION1279PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON MILITARY
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: In support of the Office of Defense Cooperation, Post is requesting an expedited Human Rights Vetting, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, of the individuals listed below that are attending DOD sponsored training. This list supplements the list transmitted in ref. B. [...]
2005-10-12 15:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MOPS PA
05ASUNCION1296PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 09 -
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-17 13:03:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PA SNAR
05ASUNCION1300PARAGUAY DEMOCRACY BUILDING: SUCCESS STORIES AND
[...] In support of the Secretary's emphasis on transformational diplomacy and the request of FSI's Leadership and Management School, the following is a short list of success stories and best practices, submitted AMEmbassy Asuncion. ----------------- Municipal Finance ----------------- 2. USA [...]
2005-10-17 21:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAFSI KDEM PA EAID
05ASUNCION1313PARAGUAY: ISRAEL AT UNGA - HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-19 20:54:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IS UNGA
05ASUNCION1314PARAGUAY: ISRAEL AT UNGA - OPPOSING ANTI-ISRAEL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-19 20:55:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IS UNGA
05ASUNCION1315PARAGUAY: SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE IRAQI REFERENDUM
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-19 21:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KPAO PREL PGOV IZ
05ASUNCION1321UNESCO AND PARAGUAY: US APPEAL UNSUCESSFUL ON
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-20 21:34:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDETRD PREL PHUM SCUL UNESCO
05ASUNCION1322PARAGUAY SEEKING INTERNAL CONSENSUS ON US WTO AG
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-21 11:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD PA WTRO
05ASUNCION1324AMBASSADOR SHOWCASES ASUNCIONS BIODIVERSITY,
[...] On Oct. 6, Ambassador hosted members of local conservation organization Guyra Paraguay, along with environmentalists, businesspeople and media representatives to observe the wealth of flora and fauna contained within the 10-acre Embassy compound. The event featured the debut of two fold-out g [...]
2005-10-21 14:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ETRD ECON PA
05ASUNCION1326PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 16 -
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-24 12:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PA SNAR TBIO
05ASUNCION1328PARAGUAY HOSTS LATIN AMERICAN FIRST LADIES
[...] (U) SUMMARY: From September 28-30, Paraguay hosted the 13th Conference of First Ladies, Spouses, and Representatives of Heads of State and Government of the Americas. The substantive theme of the 13th Conference was "Women and Family." First Ladies from 11 countries attended, including Co [...]
2005-10-24 12:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KWMN PA
05ASUNCION1331PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 16 -
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-24 12:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PA SNAR TBIO
05ASUNCION1333HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO INITIATE A HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEAHY AMENDMENT, OF THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO ATTEND DOD SPONSORED TRAINING. A. [...]
2005-10-24 12:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION1334HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO INITIATE A HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEAHY AMENDMENT, OF THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO ATTEND DOD SPONSORED TRAINING. A. [...]
2005-10-24 12:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION1339 VLA CERTIFICATION - ASUNCION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-25 19:33:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CMGT PY
05ASUNCION1343COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Regional Agricultural Counselor Robert Hoff (Security clearance: top secret),and Agricultural Specialist Francisco Pirovano SIPDIS (LES),for travel to Asuncion during the period of November 7-9, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with GOP animal he [...]
2005-10-26 19:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR PA
05ASUNCION1344COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JOHN MOSESSO, ROGER SYRE AND
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for USGS Biologist John Mosesso (Security clearance: none),Geographer Roger Sayre (Security clearance: none),and Technical Information Specialist Andrea Grosse, (Security clearance: none) for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from November 10-2 [...]
2005-10-26 19:50:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY OTRA KSCA PA
05ASUNCION1345PARAGUAY: ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING SECRETARIAT
[...] SUMMARY: On October 11, Paraguay,s Anti-Money Laundering Secretariat (SEPRELAD) presented its rules and procedures for SIPDIS banks and other monetary institutions subject to reporting requirements under the Superintendent of Banks. SEPRELAD,s statutory powers provided by the current anti- [...]
2005-10-26 21:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCRM KTFN ETTC PA
05ASUNCION1351PARAGUAY: POLOFFS KEY TO ADVANCING MPP OBJECIVES
[...] This is an Action Request. See para. 6 2. Summary. Post's Political Section is currently staffed by an 02 Polcouns and three 04 Poloffs. The poloff slots have proven critical to advancing post's MPP Goals in the areas of Democracy, Counter Terrorism, and Combating Transnational Crime. [...]
2005-10-31 14:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDHR PA
05ASUNCION1353PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON IRANIAN PRESIDENT'S
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-31 18:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM IR PA PTEL
05ASUNCION1355PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 23 -
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-01 11:39:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PA
05ASUNCION1356COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GREGORY M. ADAMS
[...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Gregory M. Adams, WHA/PDA Deputy Director, travel to Asuncion to view PAS operations during the period of 11/07/05 to 11/10/05. The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. Kleiner,PAO, office tel.: (595-21) 213-715, ext. 2 [...]
2005-11-01 12:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AR PA
05ASUNCION1357PARAGUAY ON ICJ ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-01 16:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA UNGA UNSC
05ASUNCION1359COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS ALAN BEBER
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors (1) Alan Beber (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 31 to November 19, 2005, and (2) Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret) for travel to Asuncion during the period of November 12 to [...]
2005-11-02 11:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1378PARAGUAY: SECOND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
[...] (SBU) Modesto Guggiari was elected in the 2003 general elections as a Senator representing the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA). In June 2005, Guggiari broke ranks with Liberal Party leadership in forming a coalition with the governing Colorado Party that resulted in his gaining electi [...]
2005-11-07 20:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1379PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT OF THE CENTRAL BANK MONICA
[...] (SBU) President Duarte nominated Monica Perez as the President of the Central Bank in April 2005, receiving much attention for his choice of a "technocrat" rather than a political ally. The Senate confirmed her nomination in June 2005. 2. (SBU) Perez has a tough, no nonsense style and [...]
2005-11-07 20:32:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1380PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT OF THE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES
[...] (SBU) Victor Bogado was elected as a National Deputy as a member of the Colorado Party (ANR) during the 2003 general elections. He represents the Central Department, which surrounds Asuncion. In June 2005, his peers elected him President of the House of Deputies as the Colorado Party's offi [...]
2005-11-07 20:33:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1381PARAGUAY: FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
[...] (SBU) Senator Velazquez, a key founder of the National Union for Ethical Citizens Party (UNACE),was elected as a Senator representing UNACE in the 2003 general elections. However, in 2005, Velazquez renounced his affiliation with UNACE and returned to the Colorado Party. Velazquez served a [...]
2005-11-07 20:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1385PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT 30 -
[...] (U) Summary: -- President Duarte Visits Japan -- UNCHR Petitions Paraguay -- Eye Patients Travel to Cuba for Treatment -- Miami Vice in Paraguay ----------------------------- President Duarte Visits Japan ----------------------------- 2. (U) On 10/31, President Duarte began a three-day [...]
2005-11-08 13:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM ECON PA
05ASUNCION1386PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT 30 -
[...] (U) Summary: -- President Duarte Visits Japan -- UNCHR Petitions Paraguay -- Eye Patients Travel to Cuba for Treatment -- Miami Vice in Paraguay ----------------------------- President Duarte Visits Japan ----------------------------- 2. (U) On 10/31, President Duarte began a three-day [...]
2005-11-08 13:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM ECON PA
05ASUNCION1399PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON UN THIRD COMMITTEE AND
[...] On 11/8, A/DCM discussed reftel (A) points with the MFA's Director of International Organizations Julio Peralta stressing the importance we attached to support of the resolution on Iran. Peralta consulted with Paraguay's Mission to the UN in New York and later advised of Paraguay's intention [...]
2005-11-10 22:26:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PA UNHRC
05ASUNCION1400PARAGUAY: SURVEY RESULTS SEND MIXED MESSAGE ON
[...] SUMMARY: The results of three recent polls send a mixed message on corruption in Paraguay. In mid-October, Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index showed Paraguay improved but still placed 144 out of the 159 countries surveyed. Separately, in late September 2005, a survey b [...]
2005-11-11 11:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCOR ECON PINR PA
05ASUNCION1413PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOV.06 -
[...] (U) Summary: -- SENAD Dismantles Drug Band -- Russia Plans to Open an Embassy in Paraguay -- 35 Percent of Street Children are Victims of Sexual Exploitation -------------------------- SENAD Dismantles Drug Band -------------------------- 2. (U) On 11/08, SENAD agents dismantled a drug [...]
2005-11-15 17:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PHUM SOCI KOCI SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1416CHILD PORNOGRAPHY IN PARAGUAY
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 11. 2. SUMMARY: Abuse and neglect of Paraguayan children is a constant problem in the country. The number of complaints of mistreated children has increased in recent years with the sexual abuse and exploitation of children cited as the main problems [...]
2005-11-16 14:58:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM SOCI KOCI PA
05ASUNCION1431PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOV. 13 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY -- Castiglioni Vows To Continue Anti-Crime Fight -- Bishops Say Government Is Corrupt -- Vote on Ambassador to Cuba Postponed, Again -- Venezuelan Official Comes Unhinged --------------------------------------------- Castiglioni Vows To Continue Anti-Crime Fight --------------- [...]
2005-11-21 19:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL ECON PA VE
05ASUNCION1440PARAGUAY: SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE OAS MISSION IN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-22 21:10:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PTER CO PA OAS
05ASUNCION1441PARAGUAY: MDA DEMARCHE ON ADDITIONAL GENEVA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-22 21:12:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM PREF PREL IS SZ PA ICRC
05ASUNCION1457PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOV. 20 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Just Can't Sniff Enough -- Impeachment Talk -- TIP Conviction Upheld -- Truth, Justice and the Stroessner Era ----------------------- Just Can't Sniff Enough ----------------------- 2. (U) On 11/20, Agents from the National Antinarcotics Secretariat (SENAD),with the a [...]
2005-11-28 21:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL ECON SMIG PA
05ASUNCION1460PARAGUAY ON ISRAEL AT UNGA: WILL VOTE "YES" ON
[...] Following up on Charge's 11/25 discussion with Vice FM Ginenez (ref A),PolOff met with MFA International Organizations Director Julio Peralta on 11/29 to clarify Paraguay's voting posture on ref B resolutions. Peralta confirmed that Paraguay would vote "yes" on the resolutions, consistent wi [...]
2005-11-29 18:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IS PA UNGA
05ASUNCION1466PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-30 18:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL ODIP PGOV APER KPAO SMIG PA
05ASUNCION1468PARAGUAY: MONITORS FOR BOLIVIAN ELECTIONS
[...] (U) On 11/30, PolOff discussed reftel points with the MFA's Director of International Organizations, Julio Peralta. Mr. Peralta indicated that in the past Paraguayan NGO's and the GOP, mainly through the Elections Tribunal (TSJE),have monitored elections in the region. Peralta also indicated [...]
2005-11-30 21:12:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL BO PA
05ASUNCION148PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JANUARY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: ---------------- -- Political Angel to Cubas Kidnapping Arrests -- Resignation Drama at Immigration -- Taiwan Seeking to Further Trade and Business Ties -- Court Rules in Favor of Continuing Extradition of Drug Trafficker ----------------------------------------- Political An [...]
2005-01-28 13:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PINR SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1482PARAGUAY: U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-05 21:21:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL MNUC UNGA
05ASUNCION1489PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-06 19:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION149PARAGUAY: MONEY LAUNDERING IN CASINOS (C-TN4-01119)
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Paraguay is a principal money laundering center. Although no figures are known, Paraguayan Government officials suspect criminals, drug traffickers, and terrorist financiers use a range of illicit and licit activities to launder funds. While laws regarding casinos and a regulat [...]
2005-01-28 14:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPINR EFIN KCRM KTFN PA SOCI
05ASUNCION1498PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, DEC. 4 - 10
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- President Signs Tourism Law -- Duarte to Run for Party President; Impeachment Proposal Submitted -- Oviedistas Hold Coordinated Protests --------------------------- President Signs Tourism Law --------------------------- 2. (U) On 12/5, President Duarte signed a new Tou [...]
2005-12-09 17:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL ECON PA
05ASUNCION1503PARAGUAY: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE THANK YOU AND
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-13 15:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNGA UNHRC
05ASUNCION1509PARAGUAY'S INL 2006 PD&S REQUEST
[...] Below is Post's PD&S submission: Object Non- Proposed Actual Class FY2005 Recurring Increases FY2006 Obligations Items Plan --------------------------------------------- ------- 1122 54,400 0 (7,300) 47,1 [...]
2005-12-14 20:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN AMGT KFSC PA
05ASUNCION1510INL FISCAL CARRYOVER DATA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-14 20:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN AMGT KFSC PA
05ASUNCION1513PARAGUAY: 2005 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] In paras 2 and 5 respectively, please find Post's submissions on the Tri-border Area (Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil) and Paraguay for the 2005 Country Report on Terrorism. --------------------------------------------- ------- The Tri-border Area (Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil) ----------- [...]
2005-12-15 19:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC PA
05ASUNCION1514PARAGUAY: CONSTRUCTION OF SENAD OFFICES IN PEDRO
[...] On 12/12, Charg, DEA Director, and INL Assistant attended the ground breaking ceremony for the new National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) Operations Base, funded by INL, in the SIPDIS city of Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC),Department of Amambay, Paraguay. The ground breaking ceremony initiated [...]
2005-12-15 19:17:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1515PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] Paraguay is a principal money laundering center, involving both the banking and non-banking financial sectors. The multi-billion dollar contraband re-export trade that occurs largely on the border shared with Argentina and Brazil facilitates much of the money laundering in Paraguay. Paraguay i [...]
2005-12-16 13:44:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN KCRM SNAR PTER EFIN PA
05ASUNCION162PARAGUAY'S END USE MONITORING REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-31 20:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PA KCRIM
05ASUNCION166TERRORIST FINANCE: DARWISH DESIGNATION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-01 13:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKSEP KVPR ETTC EFIN PTER CVIS KTFN PA
05ASUNCION196PREPARATIONS FOR THE CICTE FIFTH REGULAR SESSION
[...] On February 8, PolOff met with Julio Arriola, Director of Multilateral Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to deliver reftel demarche regarding the upcoming fifth session of the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (CICTE) in Port of Spain, Trinidad, February 16-18, 2005. 2. [...]
2005-02-08 18:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL AORC PA
05ASUNCION206PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-09 19:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION355Embassy Information Campaign Spotlights Connections
[...] SUMMARY: Paraguayan law enforcement and the judiciary suffer from widespread public distrust. Moreover, few people in this remote outpost at the end of a spur line are informed about Colombia and the insidious and powerful mix of insurgency, drug trafficking, kidnapping and other crimes. P [...]
2005-03-14 20:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PTER PGOV SNAR PREL PA
05ASUNCION357PARAGUAY: IMPLEMENTING NEW SELECTION CRITERIA FOR
[...] SUMMARY: In April, the Government of Paraguay will implement a new program of selection criteria for judges, prosecutors, and public defenders, to be managed by the Council of Magistrates. This is a significant step in assuring a more independent and impartial judiciary and public ministry, [...]
2005-03-14 20:58:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PA KCRM
05ASUNCION387CHILD MARRIAGE--PARAGUAY
[...] Per reftel, Law 1/92 stipulates that the minimum age to contract marriage is 16. The law permits marriage at age 14 with judicial authorization. The age is the same for both boys and girls. 2. Teresa Sanchez, legal advisor to the Minister for Children and Adolescents, told PolOff that chi [...]
2005-03-21 11:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ECON ELAB PGOV SCUL SOCI KWMN PA
05ASUNCION399PARAGUAY: DEMONSTRATORS AND PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY
[...] On 3/21, President Duarte's security detachment clashed with demonstrators in Pedro Juan Caballero while Duarte met with Governor of Amambay Department Robert Acevedo and a group of mayors and civic leaders. According to press reports, four people were arrested and several injured in the conf [...]
2005-03-22 19:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION412PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH 19-23
[...] SUMMARY: -- Colorado Deputy Colman Stripped of Immunity; Will Face Investigation -- GOP Sells Brazilian Trafficker's Seized Assets -- Crockett and Tubbs in Ciudad del Este? -- Continued Crack Down in TBA Affects Local Economy --------------------------------------------- --------------- [...]
2005-03-23 20:22:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PINR SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION415 RPC MANILA E-MAIL TRACKING No. 05-5048
[...] Please charge USD 18.24 for APO shipping of Post's order to: Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526111; Organization Public Diplomacy; Function 1370; Object Code 2288. Post B&F Officer, Harold Hodges, certifies funds availability. KEANE [...]
2005-03-28 09:45:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION417PARAGUAY: SENATE PASSES PUBLIC BANKING LAW
[...] In a special session on March 8, the Paraguayan Senate passed the public banking law establishing a single second tier public bank, complying with a performance criterion and opening the way for the fourth review of Paraguay's International Monetary Fund program. The Senate debated for about [...]
2005-03-28 10:41:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV KMCA PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION429COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TSA CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for TSA Civil Aviation Security Inspectors Jesus Serrano (Security clearance: secret),and Diana Laguna (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 23-28, 2005 for the purpose of assessing airport security condi [...]
2005-03-29 17:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER OTRA PA
05ASUNCION430YALE SPIZZWINKS CAPTIVATE PARAGUAYAN AUDIENCES
[...] Summary: In conjunction with a performance in Buenos Aires, 14 members of the Yale Spizzwinks a cappella choir performed two standing-room only concerts in Paraguay on March 17 and 18. Their unique and engaging blend of music and humor, combined with their youthful enthusiasm and Spanish-la [...]
2005-03-29 17:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA KPAO SCUL
05ASUNCION431AMERICAN VOICES BRINGS BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO
[...] Summary: In conjunction with performances for Embassy San Jose, Embassy Tegucigalpa and Embassy Managua, Embassy Asuncion hosted Daniel Washington, baritone, and John Ferguson, pianist, for four concerts the week of 2/21 in commemoration of Black History month. An estimated 750 people atte [...]
2005-03-29 17:20:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA KPAO SCUL
05ASUNCION432COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL ATTACHE
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Kari Rojas, Agricultural Attache, (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from March 30-April 1, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with Embassy officials and gather information for annual oilseeds report. The co [...]
2005-03-29 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION439COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GRETCHEN FLANLEY
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Gretchen Flanley, International Affairs Specialist, USDA, (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 4-April 7, 2005 for the purpose of establishing a foundation of a cooperative relationship with GOP Minis [...]
2005-03-30 19:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION440COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JEFFREY RAY, USDA ARS
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Jeffrey Ray, Geneticist, USDA ARS (Security clearance: none),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 4-April 7, 2005 for the purpose of establishing a foundation of a cooperative relationship with GOP Ministry of Agriculture for soy [...]
2005-03-30 19:33:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION441COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Robert Hoff, Regional Agricultural Counselor, (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 3-April 7, 2005 for the purpose of accompanying ARS TDY officer Gretchen Flanley to official meetings. The conta [...]
2005-03-31 09:22:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION446 VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR MARCH 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-01 11:23:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION447 VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR MARCH 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-01 11:28:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION451FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0007 2. 040405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 041905 09:00 AM 9 [...]
2005-04-04 11:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION453PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH
[...] Summary ---------- --Cabral and Rienzi votes postponed --Paraguay establishes diplomatic relations with Palestine --Border problems continue, 150 Brazilians expelled --Paraguayan Navy called into action vs smuggling --Standard & Poor's maintains Paraguay's credit rating --2005 growth estimat [...]
2005-04-04 13:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PBTS MOPS PINR PA
05ASUNCION458PARAGUAY'S CENTRAL BANK PRESIDENT RESIGNS
[...] Angel Gabriel Gonzalez Caceres, the President of the Central Bank of Paraguay, resigned on April 4 after coming under fire for a shooting incident at his home on March 30. Gonzalez faces a criminal investigation into the incident and although he said he doesn't fear the outcome, he also deem [...]
2005-04-04 19:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL PINR PA
05ASUNCION459COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS LEE
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret),and John Ramos (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from (1) SIPDIS Niederman, April 10-22, and (2) Ramos, April 11-May 6, 2005 for the purpose of [...]
2005-04-04 19:13:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON OTRA PA
05ASUNCION460COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ICE EMPLOYEES
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for ICE employees Bruce Miller (Security clearance: top secret),David Eoff (Security clearance: top secret),SIPDIS and Charles Allen (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion, and Ciudad del Este, Paraguay for the period [...]
2005-04-05 09:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM OTRA PA
05ASUNCION467FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0008 2. 040605 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 042905 09:00 AM 9. [...]
2005-04-06 13:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION468 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0009 2. 040506 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Unidad Central de Inversion Publica 6C. Ministerio de Hacienda Calle Presidente Franco 173, Piso 7 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 442743 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 050205 09 [...]
2005-04-06 13:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION472COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR COL. M. TIA JOHNSON
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Col. Musetta Tia Johnson with Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance, for travel to Asuncion during the period of April 14, 2005 to April 15, 2005 for the purpose of Legal Consultations. The control officer for the visit is Mark Stamilio, [...]
2005-04-06 20:21:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA OVIP PA
05ASUNCION474EMBASSY CLOSURE - APRIL 8TH, 2005
[...] DUE TO THE DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II, AMEMBASSY ASUNCION WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH, 2005. IN ADDITION, THE PARAGUAYAN GOVERNMENT WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY APRIL 11TH DUE TO POPE JOHN PAUL II's FUNERAL. 2. ALL TELEGRAMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION MUST BE SENT "NIACT IMMEDIATE." 3. [...]
2005-04-06 21:41:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ACOA ANET KRIM
05ASUNCION477PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-07 18:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION479COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JAMES PEREZ
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for James Perez, Economic/Commercial Chief at Embassy Montevideo, (Security clearance: top secret) for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 10-12, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with OTA Resident Enforcement Advisor and holding discussio [...]
2005-04-07 20:53:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDETTC OTRA PA
05ASUNCION484PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 2-7
[...] Summary: ----------- --Paraguay and Brazil sign agreement to quell border control dispute --New poll shows deterioration in Duarte's image --Controversy over Duarte's decision not to attend Papal funeral --Government-owned phone company introduces wholesale Internet service Paraguay and [...]
2005-04-11 12:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PBTS SCUL TINT PINR PA
05ASUNCION485PUBLIC DIPLOMACY STOCK FROM RPC MANILA
[...] Post would like to order the following: Scholastic Book Stickers, 123-S and 123-E, 2 Packages ea. at USD 20 ea., total USD 80. Public Diplomacy Press Kit Folder, 41-S, 200 folders at USD .60 ea., total USD 120. La Prensa sin Ataduras, 52-S, 100 booklets at USD 1.70 ea., total USD 170. [...]
2005-04-11 13:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION488PARAGUAY'S FY 2007 BUDGET REQUEST
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-11 19:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION493 TELLING AMERICA'S STORY IN PICTURES: "AMERICA 24/7
[...] Post would like to order 500 copies of subject book. 2. Please ship via APO to Amembassy Asuncion, Public Diplomacy; Attn. PAO Karen L. Williams; Unit 4732; APO AA 34036. Fiscal data for shipping will be provided as soon as post receives shipping cost estimate. KEANE [...]
2005-04-12 20:57:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP AINF SCUL
05ASUNCION503PARAGUAY'S 2005 FIRST QUARTER INL REPORT
[...] Summary - Quarterly activities - Program discussion - Quarterly SENAD statistics 2. Quarterly Activities Counternarcotics ---------------- In January, SENAD agents arrested Brazilian narcotrafficking fugitive Nilton Cesar Antunez, associated with the Beira Mar drug trafficking org [...]
2005-04-14 17:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PA KCRM
05ASUNCION505COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR SUSAN SUTTER AND JOE
[...] This is an action message. Please see paragaraphs 2 to 5. 2. Country clearance is requested for Susan S. Sutter, Political Officer, Diplomatic Passport No. 900447415 (Clearance: TS); Joe E. Parker, Resident Enforcement Advisor, Diplomatic Passport No. 900338817 (Clearance: S) for travel to [...]
2005-04-15 11:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA BR PA
05ASUNCION506COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ICITAP INSTRUCTORS KYLE GRIMES III A
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ/ICITAP 2. Hotel reservation have been confirmed at the Villa Morra Suites, (ad 3. Due to the high volume of TDY personnel the Embassy receives, we are 4. All U.S. citizens traveling to Paraguay are now required to have vis [...]
2005-04-15 13:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION507COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ICITAP INSTRUCTORS KYLE
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ/ICITAP instructors Kyle H. Grimes III and Oswaldo Posada Lopez, to travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from Apr 17-30, 2005 for the purpose of presenting a training program on how to teach for Paraguayan prosecutors and judges. The contact [...]
2005-04-15 14:10:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION514PARAGUAY ON COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES: ENCOURAGING
[...] On April 18, PolOff delivered reftel talking points to MFA Director of International Organizations Martha Moreno. 2. Moreno confirmed that FM Rachid will lead the GOP delegation to the April 28-30 Ministerial in Santiago. Moreno and MFA Human Rights Director Julio Duarte will accompany Rach [...]
2005-04-18 19:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM PA
05ASUNCION519PARAGUAY PROTESTS ASSAULT ON AMBASSADOR IN CARACAS
[...] On 4/13, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Martinez Lezcano told the press that the GOP had demanded an official explanation from the GOV regarding the 4/8 assault on Paraguayan Ambassador to Venezuela Ana Maria Figueredo in Caracas (reftel). Martinez noted that the GOP provides security [...]
2005-04-18 21:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINR KCRM VE PA
05ASUNCION529 PARAGUAY IMPLEMENTING LIGHTER BAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-19 21:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAIR PTER PA
05ASUNCION530COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for IAF Representative Maria Gabriela Boyer, for travel to Asuncion during the period of May 5 to May 8, 2005, for the purpose of visiting potential IAF grantees. The contact officer for the visit is Patrick R. O'Reilly, office tel.: (595/2 [...]
2005-04-20 11:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON OTRA PA
05ASUNCION533PARAGUAY WILL NOT SUPPORT RESOLUTION ON GUANTANAMO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-20 15:45:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM CU PA UNHCR
05ASUNCION537PARAGUAY TO SUPPORT CHILEAN INSULZA AS OAS SYG
[...] According to press reports, President Duarte's Private Secretary Jose Maria Ibanez has announced that Paraguay will SIPDIS support Miguel Insulza, the Chilean candidate for Secretary General of the OAS when member States vote again on May 2. Ibanez noted that President Duarte had only pledge [...]
2005-04-20 20:20:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL PA OAS
05ASUNCION540COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE
[...] AS REQUESTED IN REFERENCE (A),COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR LTCOL R. S. BAKER (TS) AND 1STSGT M. D. LOPEZ (TS) FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF 11 - 13 MAY 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A COMMAND VISIT. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS GYSGT ADAM H. YAKUBSIN, MSG DETACHMENT COM [...]
2005-04-12 14:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKMSG
05ASUNCION542 RPC MANILA E-MAIL TRACKING No. 05-5839
[...] Please charge USD 42.45 for APO shipping of Posts order to: Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526113; O [...]
2005-04-21 21:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION543 RPC MANILA E-MAIL TRACKING No. 05-5967
[...] Please charge USD 558.41 for APO shipping of Posts order to: Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526114; O [...]
2005-04-21 21:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION547PARAGUAY SUPPORTS U.S. ELECTION STANDARDS
[...] On 4/21, Ambassador drew from reftel A in meeting with FM Rachid appealing for GOP support for the U.S. Election Standards Initiative. The OAS has demonstrated a strong commitment to free and fair elections; Paraguay's own performance with regard to the integrity of its Electoral Tribunal an [...]
2005-04-22 17:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PREL PA
05ASUNCION552PARAGUAY SUPPORTS EXTERNAL EVALUATION OF UN FAO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-25 11:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR KUNR AORC PA FAO
05ASUNCION559PARAGUAY'S FY 2007 INL BUDGET REQUEST -- CORRECTED
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-25 20:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION563COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for TSA Representative Joseph G. Ochoa, III,(Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of April 26-29, 2005, for the purpose of visiting Embassy officials, host government, and TSA aviation security inspectors [...]
2005-04-26 11:37:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER EAIR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION587PARAGUAY: PARTICIPATION IN FOURTH GLOBAL FORUM ON
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-29 14:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC CPAS CVIS KCRM KFRD PINR PINS PREL SOCI PA
05ASUNCION589PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 23-29
[...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Senate votes to reactivate privatization law -- AG intervenes in probe of Health Minister's prior conduct -- Unconfirmed reports of FARC activity in Paraguay -- U.S. cardiology team praised for its charity -- Paraguay mourns the death of writer Roa Bastos Sena [...]
2005-04-29 16:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PTER ECON KCRM PA
05ASUNCION6G/TIP VISIT REVIEWS PARAGUAY'S EFFORTS
[...] Summary: On December 6, 7, and 8, G/TIP Senior Reporting Officer Linda Brown visited Paraguay as part of a four-country tour of South America. In meetings with Embassy officers, GOP officials, and representatives of NGOs, Brown discussed Paraguay's progress in combating trafficking in person [...]
2005-01-04 08:33:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SMIG KCRM PGOV PREL ASEC PA
05ASUNCION610PARAGUAY DELEGATION TO THE OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[...] On 5/4, PolOff informed MFA International Organizations Director Martha Moreno, OAS Desk Officer Mirtha Benitez, and Americas Director Cynthia Filartiga that the Secretary plans to head the U.S. delegation to the 35th Regular General Assembly of the OAS. 2. Moreno and Benitez advised that F [...]
2005-05-05 15:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ASEC CVIS PREL PGOV EAID KSUM KPAO XM PA OAS
05ASUNCION612PARAGUAY ON SUPPORT FOR U.S. CANDIDATE FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-05 15:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM XM PA OAS
05ASUNCION613PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-05 15:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION619COMPOSITION OF PARAGUAY'S OAS DELEGATION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-05 21:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ASEC CVIS PREL PGOV EAID KSUM KPAO XM PA OAS
05ASUNCION621PARAGUAY: IMF MISSION BRIEFS AMBASSADOR
[...] Summary: On May 3, the Ambassador received the visiting IMF team, here for the fifth review of Paraguays Standy-by Arrangement. The program remains on track quantitatively, but faces some continued delays on the structural reform front. The Mission Chief was not overly concerned since, in [...]
2005-05-06 11:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD PINR PA
05ASUNCION629PARAGUAY SUPPORTS OAS CONVENTION ON RACISM AND
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-09 18:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM AORC PA USOAS
05ASUNCION636 SPRING/SUMMER 2005 SOLICITATION FOR PD STOCK
[...] Per RPC Manila tracking number 05-6739 post would like to confirm order and provide fiscal data for cost of order $180 Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526119; Function Code 1370; Object Code 2621 and for shipping $16.88 Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; O [...]
2005-05-10 20:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION638 HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT INITIATE REVIEW OF AVAILABLE HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS/FILES FOR CREDIBLE INFORMATION OF GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING UNITS OF THE PARAGUAYAN ARMY: A. BRIGAD [...]
2005-05-11 19:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION639PARAGUAY ON ICJ ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-11 20:46:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA UNSC UNGA
05ASUNCION640PARAGUAY ON SUPPORT FOR THE IRAQ TRANSITIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-12 11:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL IZ PA
05ASUNCION644COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR ROBERT JOHN
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisor Robert John Cortesi (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of May 22 to May 27, 2005 for the purpose of continuing work on the tax administration project with the Ministry of Finance. The contact off [...]
2005-05-13 13:50:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION647FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0010 2. 051305 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Unidad Coord. de Programa (UCP/BID) 6C. Ministerio Salud Publica y B. Social Callejon San Carlos 916 y EE.UU. Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 204715, 447126 7. Refer to: (See comments) 8. Bid [...]
2005-05-13 18:11:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION681PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 14-20
[...] (U) Summary: ------------------ -- Paraguay to import Venezuelan oil? -- Paraguay establishes relations with Bahrain -- Paraguay to repatriate 29 women from Argentina -- Additional drug busts in Paraguay Paraguay to import Venezuelan oil? ---------------------------------- 2. (U) On Ma [...]
2005-05-20 15:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR SNAR ETRD EPET KCRM VE PA GTIP
05ASUNCION686 COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RMO/P JAIME SUAREZ
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for RMO/P Dr. Jaime Suarez, for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 6-11, 2005 for the purpose of providing support to Post. The contact officer for the visit is Maria Fernandez, Office tel.: (595)(21) 213-715, Ext 2025. Home tel.: (595)(21) [...]
2005-05-23 21:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMED
05ASUNCION687COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE
[...] COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR S/A FRED SMITH, FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 24, 2005 TO MAY 25, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTATION AND TESTING OF THE TELEPHONE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS S/A CHAD WHITEMAN, OFFICE TEL.: 301-985-9323 EXT. [...]
2005-05-23 21:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA
05ASUNCION688COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR JOE BOGNANNO
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisor Joe Bognanno (Security clearance: interim secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 1 to June 5, 2005 for the purpose of assisting Resident Advisor Joe Parker with FIU development, but Post requests that [...]
2005-05-23 21:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION689PARAGUAY SUPPORTS U.S. POSITION ON CARTEGENA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-23 21:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD SENV TBIO PA
05ASUNCION695COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AUSA FERNANDO GROENE
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for ASUA Fernando Groene, for travel to Asuncion during the period of May 29, 2005 to June 3, 2005 for the purpose of attend GAFISUD Seminar on Special Investigative Techniques. The contact officer for the visit is Scott J. Thorley, office tel.: 011-595 [...]
2005-05-24 20:50:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA SNAR PA
05ASUNCION699PARAGUAY ON CUBAN CANDIDACY FOR THE ILO GOVERNING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-25 20:24:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM PREL BB CU PA ILO
05ASUNCION701PARAGUAY WILL NOT SUBMIT REVISED WTO SERVICES OFFER
[...] Econcouns delivered reftel demarche on WTO services negotiations to Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ruben Ramirez on May 24. Ramirez explained that Paraguay would not be submitting a revised services offer until it sees more progress in agriculture negotiations, Paraguay's priority. Ramire [...]
2005-05-25 20:28:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PA WTO
05ASUNCION702PARAGUAY ON FISCAL RESTRAINT FOR ILO'S PROPOSED
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-25 20:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PA AROC ILO
05ASUNCION703COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR OPDAT JASON GULL
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Jason Gull, for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 2, 2005 to June 4, 2005 for the purpose of meetings with EmbOff and host government officials on Intellectual Property Matters. The contact officer for the visit is Scott J. Thorley, office [...]
2005-05-25 02:24:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA KJUS KCRM PA RSO NAS FBI DEA LEGATT
05ASUNCION709HOLIDAY CLOSURE - MAY 30, 2005
[...] AMEMBASSY ASUNCION WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY MAY 30, FOR OBSERVANCE OF AMERICAN HOLIDAY - MEMORIAL DAY 2. ALL TELEGRAMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION MUST BE SENT "NIACT IMMEDIATE." 3. AFTER NORMAL WORKING HOURS, THE DUTY IMS CAN BE CONTACTED BY CALLING COMMERCIAL TO POST ONE AT 595-21-229- [...]
2005-05-26 20:52:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ACOA ANET KRIM
05ASUNCION714 Ambassador Sees Positives During Visit To
[...] Ambassador traveled to the departments of Alto Parana, the capital of which is Ciudad del Este, and Itapua May 14- 15. During his visit, he attended the Santa Rita Expo, a major regional agricultural fair, and helped to inaugurate a USAID-funded municipal tax collection system in Ciudad del [...]
2005-05-31 12:46:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID ETRD EAGR EIND PA
05ASUNCION724COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS LEE
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors (1) Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 10 to July 7, 2005, and (2) Gene Martinez (Interim security clearance) for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 12 to July 3, [...]
2005-06-01 21:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION727 HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT INITIATE REVIEW OF AVAILABLE HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS/FILES FOR CREDIBLE INFORMATION OF GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING UNITS OF THE PARAGUAYAN ARMED FORCES AND POL [...]
2005-06-01 21:32:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION730 EXTRADITION: PARAGUAY: CARLOS IVAN MENDES MESQUITA
[...] On May 30, the Court of Appeals upheld the extradition order for Carlos Ivan Mendes Mesquita on the grounds the appeal had not been filed in a timely manner. The defense has until June 14 to file an appeal to the Supreme Court. Post expects that the Court should make a final ruling in the ca [...]
2005-06-02 12:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDCJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION735PARAGUAY LEANING TOWARD CUBA FOR ILO GOVERNING
[...] On 6/2, Julio Peralta, MFA's Director for International Organizations, signaled to polcouns Paraguay was leaning towards supporting Cuba's candidacy for the ILO Governing Body. He advised that Cuba had weighed in early and often pushing its candidacy. Further, Paraguay felt compelled to tak [...]
2005-06-02 23:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM PREL BB CU PA ILO
05ASUNCION738 VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR MAY 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-03 12:59:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION739COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE
[...] COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR S/A JOHN ZAGINAILOFF AND S/A FREDERICK A. SMITH, FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF JUNE 5, 2005 TO JUNE 11, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS S/A CHAD WHITEMAN, OFFICE TEL.: 301- [...]
2005-06-03 15:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA
05ASUNCION742PARAGUAY ON TIP REPORT, NEXT STEPS
[...] On 6/2, Polcouns shared with Julio Peralta, the MFA's Director of International Organizations, an advance copy of the 2005 TIP report on Paraguay. Drawing from reftel points, Polcouns noted significant progress Paraguay had made in combating TIP particularly with regard to successful prosecu [...]
2005-06-06 13:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG PA KCRM
05ASUNCION743PARAGUAY JOINS MERCOSUR CONSENSUS TO REDLINE ILO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-06 13:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PA AROC ILO
05ASUNCION744PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY
[...] (U) Summary ---------------- -- Security developments -- Congress calls for parity in Mercosur Parliament -- New cabinet shuffles Security developments --------------------- 2. The press reported widely on Vice President Luis Castiglioni,s visit to Washington, focusing on efforts to e [...]
2005-06-06 17:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KCRM OTRA KSAC CA PA
05ASUNCION747 Paraguayan Dipnote Status and
[...] The Dipnote currently under consideration by the GOP covers all programmed SOF deployments that will occur between July 05 and December 06 ending with 4th quarter deployments. 2. The Dipnote has been approved by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defense, both houses of the [...]
2005-06-07 16:52:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION751 US EMBASSY ASUNCION TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
[...] The Chief of Mission, John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Carlos A. Calderon and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief f of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. The DEA Section Chief, Greg Beloney, requests SOF support of this [...]
2005-02-17 14:17:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION755COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS AND
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisors (1) Alfredo Bellamy (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 12 to July 1, 2005 for the purpose of drafting and establishing standard operating procedures for a financial investiga [...]
2005-06-09 11:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION758PARAGUAY WILL SUPPORT WCO FRAMEWORK OF STANDARDS TO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-09 21:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PA CTM
05ASUNCION760COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE
[...] COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR ROSIE KERN, FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF JUNE 9, 2005 TO JUNE 25, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE ACO. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS ADMIN. SUPPORT SPECIALIST LINDA MARTIN, OFFICE TEL.: 301-985- [...]
2005-06-09 21:28:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA
05ASUNCION762PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-10 13:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION763 NSDD 38 DOD/USSOUTHCOM STAFFING IN PARAGUAY
[...] After careful review of the contents of the NSDD 38 proposal by USSOUTHCOM and the guidance provided in Ref B, Post confirms that our record agrees with yours. Post also understands the USSOUTHCOM proposal as in Para 1, Ref A. And concurs with the establishment of the proposed NSDD 38 positi [...]
2005-05-25 20:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAODE AMGT MASS MARR HR RMA CSEP
05ASUNCION764PARAGUAY ON SWISS CONFERENCE TO ADOPT A THIRD
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-10 15:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM PREF PREL IS SZ PA ICRC
05ASUNCION767PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 4-10
[...] (U) Summary ---------------- -- Rehabilitation Center Opens to Aid TIP Victims -- Duarte's New Appointments -- Council of Magistrates Administers New Testing Process -- Military Changes of Command -- Visit of Massachusetts State Senator Brown Rehabilitation Center Opens to Aid TIP Victims [...]
2005-06-10 17:20:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KWMN MARR OVIP
05ASUNCION768DEPARTURE FROM POST
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-13 12:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA PA
05ASUNCION772 US Embassy Asuncion Terms of Reference (TOR)
[...] The Chief of Mission, Ambassador John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Carlos A. Calderon and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. 2. Country Team concurs with dates of PDSS, ADVON a [...]
2005-03-02 21:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION773PARAGUAY: NEW MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE NELSON RUIZ
[...] Biographic information of the new Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raul Vera Bogado. 2. President Duarte named Nelson Ruiz as Minister of Agriculture on June 7, 2005 to replace former Minister Antonio Ibanez (August 2003-June 2005) who resigned in the wake of press reports about his alle [...]
2005-06-13 20:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION775FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0011 2. 061405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. CONTACT -- 6B. Dpto. Compras y Contrataciones, UOC 6C. PETROPAR--Petroleos Paraguayos Calle Chile 753, Piso 8 Asuncion, Paraguay Fx: (595-21)496232 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 072505 09:30 AM [...]
2005-06-15 19:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION778COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ Federal Prosecutor Kim
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ Federal Prosecutor Kim Lindquist, to travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from Jun-18-30, 2005 for the purpose of presenting a training program on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing under an accusatory criminal justice system, for Para [...]
2005-06-15 20:57:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION781COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PATRICK MOORE - TVRO
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Patrick Moore, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 06/20/05 to 06/23/05 for the purpose of performing TVRO system preventative maintenance. The contact officer for the visit is Claudia Baker, office tel.: (595-21) 213-715, ext2086. Home tel [...]
2005-06-16 20:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA KPAO PA UY CI RSO
05ASUNCION782PARAGUAY SUPPORTS U.S. POSITION ON UNESCO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-16 21:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO PA UNESCO KSCI
05ASUNCION7852005 AMERICAN MUSIC ABROAD PROGRAM REQUEST -
[...] Per reftel, Post requests inclusion in the January - March 2006 American Music Abroad tour. Post requests three program days to include one concert in the capital city of Asuncion and two performances in the interior of the country. 2. Post's top MPP priorities all require support from [...]
2005-06-17 15:39:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL
05ASUNCION786PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 11-17
[...] (U) Summary ----------------- -- MERCOSUR Summit to Focus on Economic Integration -- Flap Over U.S.-Paraguayan Military Exercises -- New Leaders in Congress -- Chavez to Address Congress but not Meet President MERCOSUR Summit to Focus on Economic Integration ---------------------------- [...]
2005-06-17 17:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR MOPS ECIN PA KICC
05ASUNCION787CHANGE OF CHARGE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-20 12:11:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA PA
05ASUNCION796RETURN TO POST
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-22 16:12:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA PA
05ASUNCION797PARAGUAYS REMAINING RAW SUGAR EXPORTS TO USA FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-22 20:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD PA
05ASUNCION802PARAGUAY ON UN REFORM
[...] On June 22, Charge met with Vice Minister of Foreign Relations, Ambassador Jose Martinez Lezcano to discuss UN Reform. Ambassador Martinez remarked that Paraguay strongly supports UN reform and agrees that reforms must go far beyond expanding the Security Council. Responding to reftel point [...]
2005-06-22 21:45:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KUNR AORC PA UNSC
05ASUNCION805 VLA CERTIFICATION - ASUNCION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-23 17:23:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CMGT PA
05ASUNCION806COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FALAN MEMMOTT, ADAM MEYERS AND HEATHER FOLEY
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Falan Memmott, Adam Meyers, and Heather Foley for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 26 to June 30, 2005 for the purpose of working with Peace Corps/Paraguay on ensuring that their network infrastructure is both secure and in accordance [...]
2005-06-23 17:26:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDNOTAG PA
05ASUNCION807Paraguayan Media Focuses on Chavez Barbs at US and
[...] SUMMARY: News coverage of the 06/20 speeches of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Paraguayan Congress and the National University focused on comments attacking the United States and Chavez' interpretation of the benefits of an anticipated Venezuelan/Paraguayan oil deal. Coverage in new [...]
2005-06-24 11:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPAO PA
05ASUNCION811FOX SPORTS PLEASED WITH IPR AGREEMENT WITH PARAGUAY
[...] As reported in reftel, Fox Sports Latin America signed an agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) on August 10, 2004 to work cooperatively to reduce piracy of Fox's programming in Paraguay. Fox executives contacted post to express their satisfaction with the arrangement, w [...]
2005-06-24 14:13:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON KIPR PREL PA
05ASUNCION812Country Clearance Cable
[...] As requested in refcon, country clearance is granted for Brian Dodd, Robert F. Zachariasiewicz, Steven Orr and Edward Dailey for travel to Asuncion from June 25 through June 27 to extradite Carlos Ivan Mendes Mesquita. The contact officer for the visit is Chad Whiteman, office tel.: 595-(0)21 [...]
2005-06-24 15:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDCJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION813PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 18-24
[...] (SBU) Summary ---------------- -- Mendes Mesquita,s Extradition Expected -- Customs Official Guilty of Enrichment -- New Senate Leadership -- Delay on U.S.-Paraguayan Military Exercises Mendes Mesquita,s Extradition Expected -------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) On June 22, t [...]
2005-06-24 16:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR EFIN MOPS PA
05ASUNCION819PARAGUAY: ADDITIONAL RESPONSE ON SWISS CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-27 21:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM PREF IS SZ PA ICRC
05ASUNCION830EXTRADITION: PARAGUAY: CARLOS IVAN MENDES MESQUITA
[...] Summary. Carlos Ivan Mendes Mesquita, a Brazilian-born narcotrafficker with FARC connections, was handed over to U.S. custody on June 27 at approximately 8:10 a.m. The successful conclusion to the six-month legal process is a step forward for Paraguay, marking the first time it has extradit [...]
2005-06-28 20:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDCJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION832PARAGUAY ON SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. CANDIDATE FOR THE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-28 22:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA UNSC UNGA
05ASUNCION839PARAGUAY: CERTIFICATION REPORT
[...] Below find Post's submission on host government cooperation on counternarcotics efforts based on the benchmarks identified in reftel B. Counternarcotics ---------------- 2. The USG asked the GOP to keep pressure on major drug trafficking organizations by arresting and prosecuting their [...]
2005-06-30 14:11:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION844PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE
[...] (U) Summary --------------- -- Protest on behalf of Former Army General -- Drug Busts Give Hope -- Senate Grants Entry of US Troops -- Peasants Killed in Land Dispute -- Revival of Privatization Law Halted Protest on behalf of Former Army General ---------------------------------------- [...]
2005-07-01 16:21:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EFIN MASS SNAR
05ASUNCION846NON-VIOLENT PROTEST STAGED AT EMBASSY ASUNCION
[...] (U) On July 1, at 0915 hours, a demonstration formed in front of the U.S. Embassy Compound. Approximately 100 persons protested non-violently in what they called a "Call for World Action Against Poverty". The organizers of the event indicated that 50 NGO's on social, campesino, indigenous, w [...]
2005-07-04 15:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDASEC
05ASUNCION857COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RELO HASMAN
[...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Melvia Hasman, RELO Brasilia, travel to Asuncion during the period of 7/19/05 to 7/23/05 to accompany EL Specialist Dr. Timothy Reagan and to meet key contacts and attend the Southern TESOL Conference . The contact officer [...]
2005-07-06 20:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO SCUL
05ASUNCION858ASUNCION, PY204 NOMINATION
[...] PAS Asuncion is nominating the following FSN/LES employee for subject training. The following information follows the format as requested in paragraph 7 of reftel. A. Name: Irene Cristina Escriba B. Position: Cultural Affairs Assistant Grade 6, Step 3. C. Date of birth: 12/16/81 [...]
2005-07-06 20:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO APER AFSN AFSI KIRC
05ASUNCION867 VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR JUNE 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-07 21:23:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION870PARAGUAY'S 2005 SECOND QUARTER INL REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: - Quarterly activities - Program discussion - Quarterly SENAD statistics Quarterly Activities- Counternarcotics -------------------------------------- 2. On April 14, two agents from SENAD's Operations Unit arrested three police officers and two employees of the Public [...]
2005-07-08 13:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PA KCRM
05ASUNCION873PARAGUAY'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS BUT
[...] Summary: The GOP's annual unemployment report indicates that open unemployment fell to 10.9 percent of the labor force in 2004 from 13 percent in 2003. However, another 24 percent of the population is classified as under-employed, meaning that more than a third of the work force has less wor [...]
2005-07-08 15:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PA
05ASUNCION874WHA Spring 2006 Intern Program
[...] Number of interns requested: Three (3) 2. Language requirements: Spanish 3/3 preferred. Few Paraguayans, even in professional ranks, speak English, an intern with strong communication will get the most out of the experience. 3. Latin American experience in terms of either studies [...]
2005-07-08 16:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT PA
05ASUNCION879COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DELEGATION TO FIRST LADIES
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for the following for travel to Asuncion for the purpose of attending the Technical Meetings for the First Ladies Conference. The contact officer for the visit is Susan S. Sutter, office tel.: 011-595-21-213-715, ext. 2286. Home: 011-595-21-227-124. Cel [...]
2005-07-11 14:23:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA PA
05ASUNCION883PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 2-8
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-11 19:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EFIN AFIN
05ASUNCION886PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-11 21:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION887PARAGUAY: SPEAKING WITH MUSLIM LEADERS ABOUT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-11 21:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER KCRM IO KISL KPAO PA
05ASUNCION888PARAGUAY: G-4 FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION ON UN REFORM
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-12 11:21:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PA UNSC
05ASUNCION889PARAGUAY: USG CANDIDACY FOR SEAT ON WORLD HERITAGE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-12 15:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SCUL PA UNESCO
05ASUNCION890PARAGUAY: EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKING PROPERTY OF WMD
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-12 15:17:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL PGOV MNUC EFIN ETTC PA
05ASUNCION895COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GEORGE GILMER
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for George Gilmer, Passport No. 801624622, Clearance: Secret, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 17 July 2005 to 20 July 2005, for the purpose of install equipment, train badge station operators and produce badges for users of the DOS OpenNetPl [...]
2005-07-12 20:53:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KSEO ACOA PA KSEC RIMC
05ASUNCION90PARAGUAY: CODEL DISCUSSES TERRORIST FINANCING,
[...] Summary. On 1/11 Senators Dodd, Chaffee, and Nelson toured Ciudad del Este (CDE) and visited the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam. On 1/12, they met with President Duarte (see reftel),Paraguayan Senators and Presidential Advisors. In their meeting with Senators, CODEL Dodd registered its concern [...]
2005-01-18 15:59:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER SNAR EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION901COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Regional Agricultural Counselor Robert Hoff (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 13- SIPDIS 14, 2005 for the purpose of representing USDA in the American Pavilion at the Rural Exposition; to give a spe [...]
2005-07-13 12:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR PA
05ASUNCION913PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 11 - 15
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-15 18:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KCRM PA PGOV PHUM PREL SNAR
05ASUNCION914COUNTRY CLEARANCE FORJIMMEY AUCOIN AND GUSTAVO
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Jimmey Acoin, Clearance: Top Secret, and Gustavo Ronda, Clearance: Top Secret, for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 19, SIPDIS 2005 to July 24, 2005, for the purpose of providing security engineering services. The contact officer for t [...]
2005-07-18 11:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKSEO ASEC PA
05ASUNCION916COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR APHIS LOCAL EMPLOYEE STAFF
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for APHIS/LES Jorge Fischer, Agricultural Inspector, Buenos Aires, and Ricardo Romero Agricultural Scientist, Embassy Montevideo, for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 15-19, 2005 for the purpose of participating in bilateral meetings with Mi [...]
2005-07-18 18:52:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR PA
05ASUNCION922COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY INTERMITTENT ADVISOR
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisor Alfredo Bellamy (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 25- SIPDIS 30, 2005, for the purpose of continuing work --under the direction of the Resident Enforcement Advisor Joe Park [...]
2005-07-20 12:53:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION925EMBASSY ASUNCION NOMINATES MARCIA GUTIERREZ TO
[...] Embassy Asuncion is pleased to nominate the following candidate to attend the Office Management Specialist (OMS) Conference, October 3-7, 2005: NAME: Marcia Gutierrez GRADE: FS-7 SECTION: Political 2. BEGIN TEXT: Since her arrival to Asuncion in September 2004, Marcia Gutierrez has p [...]
2005-07-20 15:55:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAOMS PA
05ASUNCION926Putting It Together: Paraguay's Maquilas Provide
[...] In operation since 2001, Paraguay's maquilas are designed to stimulate local manufacturing for export. Under preferences unique to Paraguay, only forty percent of the content of the products must originate within MERCOSUR for the products to enter other MERCOSUR countries tariff-free. The sec [...]
2005-07-20 17:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV BEXP PGOV KMCA PA
05ASUNCION928COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR U.S. OFFICIALS FROM BUREAUS
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for the following U.S. CBP & ICE Officials, for travel to Asuncion and various Paraguayan border locations during the period of July 23, 2005 to August 7, 2005, for the purpose of assisting the Government of Paraguay with a Border Assessment Study focus [...]
2005-07-07 18:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM PA ASECE
05ASUNCION932COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS GENE
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors (1) Genaro Martinez (Interim security clearance),for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 23 to August 6, 2005, (2) Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret) for travel to Asuncion during the period of August SIPDIS 20 [...]
2005-07-22 13:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION942WHA Spring 2006 Intern Program
[...] Number of interns requested: Three (3) 2. Language requirements: Spanish 3/3 preferred. Few Paraguayans, even in professional ranks, speak English, an intern with strong communication will get the most out of the experience. 3. Latin American experience in terms of either studies [...]
2005-07-26 18:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT PA
05ASUNCION945 US EMBASSY ASUNCION TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
[...] The Chief of Mission, John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Arie Bogaard and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief f of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. The DEA Section Chief, Milton Milford, requests SOF support of this t [...]
2005-05-19 20:44:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION950COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR STERLING D. TILLEY
[...] This is an action message. Please see paragaraphs 2 to 5. 2. Country clearance is requested for Sterling D. Tilley, Political Officer, Diplomatic Passport No. 900353131 (Security Clearance: Top Secret); for travel to Foz do Iguacu, Punta Porta, Brasil and Posadas, Argentina on July 28, 200 [...]
2005-07-27 18:24:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM ASEC OTRA PA
05ASUNCION954ASUNCION - COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR IMAP
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for ROLAND C. JENKINS (GSAI),WALTER L. WHITEHURST (GSAI),PATRICK PLUNKETT (GSAI),HOWARD M. JEFFRIES (GSAI) for travel to Asuncion during the period of 8 AUGUST to 20 AUGUST for the purpose of IMAP PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE VISIT. The contact officer for [...]
2005-07-28 20:22:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDABLD ACOA AMGT ASEC KLBO KRIM
05ASUNCION955COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DAS WESTERN HEMISPHERE WALTER
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for USDOC Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere Walter Bastian (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 3-4, 2005, for the purpose of signing the Business Ethics Pact. The contact officer for [...]
2005-07-29 13:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD PA
05ASUNCION957COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SARAH COOK, INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for USDOC International Trade Specialist and Country Desk Officer for Paraguay Sarah Cook (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 2-7, 2005, for the purpose of working on the Good Governance Program, and attendin [...]
2005-07-29 17:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD PA
05ASUNCION960FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0012 2. 072805 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. D. G. B. y S. 6C. IPS--Instituto de Prevision Social Calle Constitucion y Herrera, Piso 9 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph & Fx: (595-21) 203284 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 082405 08:45 AM [...]
2005-07-29 19:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION965PARAGUAY ON UN REFORM
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-01 19:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKUNR PREL PGOV AORC PA UNSC
05ASUNCION966PARAGUAY ON WAY-AHEAD FOR CREATING THE UN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-01 19:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KUNR KPKO PA UNSC UNGA ECOSOC
05ASUNCION968PARAGUAY: ATTENDANCE AT THE 60TH UN GENERAL
[...] (U) On 8/1, POLOFF met with Julio Peralta, Director of International Organizations within the Foreign Ministry to discuss Paraguay's attendance at the upcoming UNGA in September. At this time, Peralta is unable to provide a complete list of Paraguay's delegation, although he did confirm the [...]
2005-08-01 20:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP KSEP PA UNGA
05ASUNCION972IPR INVESTIGATIVE UNIT'S ACTIVITIES IN THE FIRST
[...] Summary. In its first 6 months of 2005, the Specialized Technical Unit (UTE) of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC),an IPR enforcement unit assisted with INL funds, conducted 23 operations in Asuncion, Ciudad del Este, and other parts of the interior. In all, over 275,000 DVDs, CDs, [...]
2005-08-02 13:45:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON KIPR PREL PA
05ASUNCION973FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0013 2. 072905 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone: (595-21) 217-2061, 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 083 [...]
2005-08-02 14:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION976FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0014 2. 080205 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 090205 09:00 AM 9. [...]
2005-08-02 20:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION982COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AMY YOUNG
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for AMY YOUNG, Passport: 900191694, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 6 AUGUST 2005 to 12 AUGUST 2005, for the purpose of CONDUCTING SITE VISIT AND ASSISTING IN THE PLANNING OF THE TRI-BORDER REGIONAL SAFEGUARDING CHARITIES WORKSHOP. The conta [...]
2005-08-01 14:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS PTER PA
05ATHENS1123Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
[...] Post has received a response from the Greek Ministry of Transportation (MoT) regarding the FAA proposal for a technical review of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). The Government of Greece is requesting a technical services agreement to facilitate a technical review, preferably t [...]
2005-04-22 09:20:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON GR IASA
05ATHENS114COUNTRY CLEARANCE AND THREAT ASSESSMENT FOR
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of National Security Administration's (NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation personnel: William John Dougherty, Frederick Joseph Baumgartner, Joe John Capezza, Allen Edward Crabtree, George Gregory Lord, Randal James Rob [...]
2005-01-11 12:59:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PARM KNNP OTRA GR CTRYCLR
05ATHENS115COUNTRY CLEARANCE AND THREAT ASSESSMENT FOR
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of EPA Official Walter Frick, Office of Air and Radiation, to travel to Crete and Athens, Greece from January 28 to February 7, 2005. Mr. Frick will attend and be the keynote speaker at the Technical University of Crete and Heleco' [...]
2005-01-11 13:01:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PARM KNNP OTRA GR CTRYCLR
05ATHENS1197UNDER EC PRESSURE, GREEKS DECLARE INTENT TO
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (U) Summary: On April 28, DCM met with MFA Director General for Economic Affairs Chrysanthopoulos at his request. Chysanthopoloulos informed DCM that Greece intends to abrogate its 1991 Bilateral Air Transport Agreement (BATA) with [...]
2005-05-03 12:59:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON GR BATA
05ATHENS122COUNTRY CLEARANCE AND THREAT ASSESSMENT TO
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of Allan Krass, NP/NE Physical Science Officer, Charles Edward Messick, Sr., Program Manager, DOE Savannah River Operations Office, James Dunavant and Michael Douglas Dunsmuir of Westinghouse Savannah River Company and Nicholas Lyl [...]
2005-01-12 09:37:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PARM KNNP OTRA GR CTRYCLR
05ATHENS1347INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTH ISSUES
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-16 09:03:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA EFIS TBIO SENV TSPA TSPL
05ATHENS1372EUROPEAN COURT RULES AGAINST OLYMPIC AIRLINES ON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The May 12 decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) confirming the European Commission's position that the GoG's payment of 194 million euros to Olympic Airlines (OA) was an illegal subsidy does not appear to have altered the GoG's plan to sell the ailing national carri [...]
2005-05-18 11:36:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON GR OLYAIR
05ATHENS1379ATHENS ENERGY AND RESOURCES REPORTING CONTACTS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-19 11:49:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EMIN ENRG GR
05ATHENS1440SCENESETTER FOR CODEL SHELBY'S MAY 29-JUNE 1 VISIT
[...] (SBU) Embassy Athens warmly welcomes your May 29- June 1 visit. We have arranged a meeting with Foreign Minister Molyviatis to discuss general political and economic topics, as well as a meeting and lunch with Central Bank Governor Garganas to discuss banking policy. Finally, you will have [...]
2005-05-25 10:46:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON GR OREP PGOV PREL CODEL
05ATHENS1445GREECE SEEKS MEMBERSHIP ON IOC EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-25 13:49:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY PREL GR
05ATHENS1528GREEK FOREIGN MINISTER REJECTS LINK BETWEEN
[...] (SBU) In advance of Greek FM Molyviatis' June 2 press conference with the Foreign Press Association in Athens, Ambassador drew on reftel points to suggest to Molyviatis, chief of staff Constantinos Rallis that the FM use the occasion to emphasize that the French referendum outcome should have [...]
2005-06-03 13:50:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDGR TU PREL TURKEY
05ATHENS171WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS: GREEK
[...] Greece as a member of the EU has an open market and services represent the largest and fastest growing sectors of the Greek economy. U.S. and other non-EU investors receive less advantageous treatment than domestic or EU investors in the banking, mining, broadcasting, maritime and air transport se [...]
2005-01-14 13:53:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDETRD GR
05ATHENS17702005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND
[...] Per ref A, the following are the investment dispute and expropriation claims that have come to attention of ConGen Thessaloniki and FCS and Consular and Economic sections Athens since post's last report in June 2004 (ref B). 2. Case 1: a) Claimant A b) June 1999 c) Claimant A is [...]
2005-06-30 14:09:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN PGOV KIDE CASC GR
05ATHENS1872005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT GREECE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-18 07:45:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV KSPR KIDE KTDB ELAB GR
05ATHENS2031AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES ISSUES REGARDING CINERGY'S
[...] (U) Ambassador called on Minister of Development Sioufas to discuss difficulties being experienced by U.S. company Cinergy in the development of the natural gas market in the Attica peninsula of Greece (including Athens). Cinergy, together with Shell and the Greek natural gas company DEPA, fo [...]
2005-07-29 14:10:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV AMB
05ATHENS2053GREECE CRACKS DOWN ON HEATING OIL FRAUD
[...] (U) Summary: The GoG announced on July 29th the implementation of a two-phase plan designed to crack down on the burgeoning illegal trade of heating oil for use in commercial diesel vehicles. Skyrocketing oil prices, and much lower taxation on heating oil compared to diesel fuel, have crea [...]
2005-08-01 14:02:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG GR OIL
05ATHENS2054SUBJECT: GREECE MAKES SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-01 14:05:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN GR
05ATHENS2086 SUBJECT: NOT IN MY BACKYARD--GREECE CONFRONTS
[...] (U) Summary: Greece, threatened with legal action by the European Commission for environmental violations, is once again attempting to confront its recurring waste management problem by implementing a National Waste Management Plan. The focus will be to shut down the 2626 illegal landfills and [...]
2005-08-05 06:31:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON GR SENV
05ATHENS2092GOG PLANS NEW TAX PACKAGE AS REVENUES FALL SHORT
[...] (U) Summary: The GoG is considering a new round of tax increases in the face of disappointing half-year revenue and expenditure actuals. As a result of lower than expected revenues and higher than expected government expenditures from previous revenue efforts, the 2005 budget deficit will b [...]
2005-08-05 12:36:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN GR
05ATHENS210COUNTRY CLEARANCE AND THREAT ASSESSMENT FOR
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of IRS Tax Specialist, Carol A. Saunders March 9-March 15, 2005 to provide assistance to overseas residents (part of a customer service tour). 2. Per reftel no Embassy assistance is requested. 3. Pursuant to State 66 [...]
2005-01-19 14:38:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP EFIN OTRA GR CTRYCLR
05ATHENS2114GOG SIGNS MOU WITH OLYMPIC INVESTORS FOR SALE OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: U.S. based Olympic Investors has confirmed that it has signed an MOU for the purchase of Olympic Airlines from the Greek Government. The MOU is good for 60 days, during which time the GOG must obtain consent for the sale from the European Commission, as well as convince the E [...]
2005-08-10 11:43:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON GR OLYAIR
05ATHENS2134CSI: ONE YEAR LATER
[...] (SBU) Summary: One year after the signing of the Container Security Initiative (CSI),the program continues to operate in the Port of Piraeus. Unfortunately, staffing and efficiency problems are marring the effectiveness of the program. The GoG has requested a one-year extension for the use [...]
2005-08-12 08:54:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EWWT GR KTIA PTER
05ATHENS2151GOG WORKS TO RESPOND TO CRASH OF CYPRIOT AIRCRAFT
[...] (U) Summary: The GoG has swung into action to cope with the crash of Cypriot airliner Helios Flight 522. The Hellenic Air Accident Investigation Board has taken charge of the investigation. A National Transportation Safety Board team has arrived, along with Boeing technical experts, to pro [...]
2005-08-17 04:27:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAIR CASC GR
05ATHENS218COUNTRY CLEARANCE AND THREAT ASSESSMENT FOR
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of EX-IM Bank Officials Vasilios Aristomenis Giannopoulos, Senior Project Officer, Structured Finance Division and Michael Sams, Electrical Engineer, Engineering and Environment Division to visit Greece, January 23- February 1 [...]
2005-01-20 07:45:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP EFIN OTRA GR CTRYCLR
05ATHENS232GREEK COTTON FARMERS DEMAND FULL SUBSIDIES FOR
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Greek cotton farmers are staging their annual protest and threatening to block the North-South highway unless they receive subsidies on their entire cotton production, not just the amount within the EU?s quota. The GoG cannot subsidize the entire 2004 cotton crop unless it uses state [...]
2005-01-20 15:58:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD GR
05ATHENS2376GOVERNMENT FINALLY BANS PLANNED RACIST
[...] Summary: On September 6 the Greek government said it would ban a planned pan-European "festival" of extreme right-wing political groups, sponsored by the Greek racist, neo-Nazi group Golden Dawn. The gathering, scheduled for mid-late September and reportedly to include far-right groups such [...]
2005-09-12 12:24:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF PGOV KCRM GR HRIGHTS
05ATHENS2438GREEK RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE: CODEX AD HOC TASK
[...] (U) On September 12, Embassy received GoG response to reftel demarche. Response in entirety follows: 2. (U) Begin text: Greece is extremely interested in the re-establishment of the new Task Force and its mandate, and will thus participate with two representatives to the 5th Session of th [...]
2005-09-16 08:12:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO EAGR ECON GR
05ATHENS2439PM AT THESSALONIKI:"RE-INVENTING THE GREEK STATE
[...] (U) Summary: At his September 10 speech at the international trade fair in Thessaloniki, the Greek equivalent to an annual State of the Union address, Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis revealed the two main axes of his administration's policies: "Re-inventing the state" and "seeking economic gr [...]
2005-09-16 08:14:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV GR ECON
05ATHENS2441GREEK TOURISM IMPROVES AFTER 2004 OLYMPICS,
[...] (U) Summary. Tourism in Greece is up in 2005, one year after the country played host to the Olympics. Tourist arrivals are projected to reach 14 million by the end of the year, marking a 10 percent increase over 2004, but receipts from tourism are projected to increase only 5 percent over las [...]
2005-09-16 10:18:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAIR EWWT EFIN GR TOURISM
05ATHENS2470GREEK GOVERNMENT UNDECIDED ON FUTURE OF OLYMPIC
[...] (U) A European Commission decision ordering Olympic Airlines to pay back some 500 million euros in illegal state aid, although widely expected by industry observers, appears to have taken the Greek government by surprise. The decision, which came in the midst of a final Greek government effor [...]
2005-09-21 06:16:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON GR OLYAIR
05ATHENS263AMBASSADOR RIES CALLS ON GOVERNOR OF THE BANK OF
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Ambassador Ries paid an introductory call on Greek Central Bank Governor Garganas on January 20 and thanked him for his efforts, and those of his staff, in combating terrorist financing. They discussed the January 17 ECOFIN meeting, which covered measures Greece must take to bring it [...]
2005-01-25 12:56:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV GR AMB
05ATHENS2635SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF HHS ACF A/S DR. WADE HORN
[...] (SBU) Embassy Athens warmly welcomes the October 8-12 visit of Dr. Wade Horn, Assistant Secretary, Administration for Children and Families, HHS to Greece. Your visit will provide an excellent opportunity not only to showcase U.S.-Greece relations, but to reiterate our strong commitment to [...]
2005-10-06 14:42:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA PHUM TBIO EI GR HRIGHTS
05ATHENS2648USG INVITEES FOR SIGNING OF THE TREATY OF THE
[...] (U) On October 25, the European Commission, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro and UNMIK are scheduled to sign the treaty to create the Energy Community for Southeast Europe (ECSEE). The treaty will create a regional electricity and natural gas [...]
2005-10-07 17:15:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG GR
05ATHENS2684GREEK INDUSTRIES CHIEF ON THE ILLS THAT PLAGUE THE
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Ambassador met October 11 with Federation of Greek Industries (SEV) Chair Ulysses Kyriacopoulos to discuss the state of the Greek economy. Although the SEV Chair was broadly supportive of PM Karamanlis' rhetoric at the Thessaloniki trade fair, but he was critical of the g [...]
2005-10-13 06:28:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN GR
05ATHENS2742GREECE/TIP: NEW SHELTERS OPENED, BUT FEW VICTIMS
[...] SUMMARY: The GoG continues to make progress on trafficking in persons (TIP) infrastructure, but has so far protected few victims. Probable causes are inadequate NGO involvement until now in the screening process and limited understanding on the part of the police and TIP victims of the prote [...]
2005-10-20 13:52:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV GR TIP
05ATHENS2748UPDATE ON AVIAN INFLUENZA IN GREECE; H5N1 NOT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Despite the GoG announcement on 17 October of a positive test for Avian Influenza within its borders, recent serological testing for H5N1 has proven negative at both the Thessaloniki Virological Laboratory and EU Reference Laboratory in Weybridge, UK. Additional testing is ongo [...]
2005-10-21 12:21:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDCASC TBIO GR AVIANFLU
05ATHENS2779AMBASSADOR VISITS IOANNINA, REAFFIRMS CLOSE TIES
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In a full day of meetings with a range of political, diplomatic, community, and NGO leaders in the northwestern Epirus regional capital of Ioannina on October 14, Ambassador emphasized U.S. interest in the region, possibilities for economic development, progress for religious and [...]
2005-10-25 09:37:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KIRF GR AMB
05ATHENS2792Suspect charged as November 17 terror group
[...] (U) Kostas Avramides, a.k.a. "Pontios," was indicted on October 20 as the 20th defendant in the November 17 terrorist organization case. Avramides, a three-judge panel found, was "supportive" of N17 because his fingerprints were allegedly found inside a book recovered at a N17 safe house and [...]
2005-10-26 12:42:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPTER GR ANARCHISTS
05ATHENS280BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] (U) Reftel requests a pre-license check on a purchase by the Hellenic Navy through Bridgetown Business Co. Ltd, and post verified the following information. ETAL/Dynamics represents Bridgetown Business Co. in Greece. On 22 April 2004 the Hellenic Navy signed contract No. 604.1.422/2/03 with Brid [...]
2005-01-27 14:29:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC GR UK
05ATHENS2802HHS ASSISTANT SECRETARY ADVANCES AGENDA ON TIP AND
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Dr. Wade Horn, Assistant Secretary for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, shared domestic U.S. policy and his compelling experiences on trafficking in persons, welfare issues, pension reform, and refugee integration during his October 9-11 [...]
2005-10-27 09:43:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ELAB PREL PREF GR TIP
05ATHENS2841RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON UNAUTHORIZED
[...] (SBU) Post and ODC have completed the above referenced investigation into the modification of A.M. General HMMWV's with the Russian Kornet E ATGM missle system. The information collected has indicated that in 2001, AM General Corporation signed contract No 2001-173 with the Greek State owned [...]
2005-11-04 14:30:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RS GR
05ATHENS2845UPDATE ON AVIAN INFLUENZA IN GREECE; ALL TESTS FOR
[...] (U) The GoG Ministry of Agriculture announced on 29 October that the virological test results for the previously reported case of Avian Influenza on the Island of Oiniousses were negative in the data supplied by both the EU laboratory in Weybridge U.K. and the Thessaloniki Virological Laborato [...]
2005-11-07 07:35:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDCASC TBIO GR AVIANFLU
05ATHENS2861 Convicted ELA member to leave prison
[...] (U) Eirini Athanassaki, convicted in October 2004 (ref) to a 25-year sentence for her participation in the Revolutionary People's Struggle (ELA) terrorist organization, is expected to leave the Korydallos prison soon after an appellate court panel unanimously agreed on November 7 to suspend [...]
2005-11-08 07:29:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER GR ANARCHISTS
05ATHENS2870NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENTS IN THE GREEK ENERGY
[...] (U) Summary. On November 4th, GoG Minister of Development Dimitris Sioufas signed an agreement between the Greek public gas utility (DEPA) and the Italian Gas concern Edison, for a 212 Kilometer underwater natural gas pipeline to be built across the Ionian Sea. The joint venture is one of 5 ke [...]
2005-11-09 03:58:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDENRG GR NATGAS
05ATHENS288COUNTRY CLEARANCE AND THREAT ASSESSMENT FOR E
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Official, Epaminondas Stassinopoulos, to Athens, Greece from January 27-February 7, 2005. Mr. Stassinopoulos will preside over the Organizing Committee Meetings on radiation and its eff [...]
2005-01-28 10:37:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDTSPA OTRA GR CTRYCLR
05ATHENS2887BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
[...] SUMMARY: A November 2 benefit concert at the Athens main concert hall raised tens of thousands of Euros, all of which will be donated to the Habitat for Humanity organization in the U.S. to rebuild homes in the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation, in coopera [...]
2005-11-09 13:44:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM GR EVENTS
05ATHENS2898RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON GREEK ASSISTANCE TO
[...] (U) Ambassador delivered reftel demarche on Greek Assistance to Pakistan earthquake relief and rehabilitation on November 3, 2005 to Deputy Foreign Minister Evripidis Stylianidis. 2. (U) Mr. Stylianidis replied in a letter dated November 4, 2005. Text of letter: Dear Mr. Ambassador, [...]
2005-11-10 11:05:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM PK PREL GR
05ATHENS2925HELLENIC CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY RESPONSE TO
[...] (U) Post has received the following response to the OA 412 incident at JFK involving pilot Konstantinos Vardakis, related in FAR violation letter 2005 EA 290023. Text as follows: Dear Ms. Susan Bennet, Thank you for your letter advising of the unfortunate event of July 9, 2005 at JFK I [...]
2005-11-15 13:49:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR GR OLYAIR
05ATHENS3094AVIAN FLU: GREEK POULTRY INDUSTRY UPDATE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-06 13:33:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR AVIANFLU
05ATHENS3113DISSENSION IN THE RANKS: PUBLIC POWER
[...] (U) Summary. On December 1st, Public Power Corporation's (PPC) President, Ioannis Paleokrassas resigned from his politically appointed post after his latest misstep within the ranks of the ruling New Democracy (ND) party. A former Minister of Finance in the previous Mitsotakis administration, [...]
2005-12-08 09:01:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EAGR GR OIL
05ATHENS3227REQUEST FOR ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN POLICY
[...] (U) Embassy Athens has reviewed proposed research project No. HL066947-06 involving the University of Washington/National Institutes of Health and Papanikolau Hospital in Thessaloniki Greece for further study of Beta Thalassemia. Post supports implementation of research at the discretion of N [...]
2005-12-23 06:10:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDGR KSCA TBIO OSCI
05ATHENS3229 2005-2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
[...] The following is the 2005-2006 International Narcotics Control Survey Report (INSCR) Part II Financial Crimes and Money Laundering for Greece. 2. While not a major financial center, Greece is vulnerable to money laundering related to narcotics- trafficking, prostitution, contraband cigare [...]
2005-12-23 08:09:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KTFN EFIN GR
05ATHENS3246GREECE,S 2006 BUDGET APPROVED; TARGETS DEFICIT OF
[...] Summary. The Greek Parliament passed the 2006 budget on December 22, 166 to 132, along strict party lines. Opposition party criticism and European Commission concerns forced the Greek government to skip plans to securitize government debt (ref B) to increase revenues. Nevertheless, the GoG pl [...]
2005-12-28 06:07:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN GR
05ATHENS3247GREEK RESPONSE ON LONDON CONFERENCE ON AFGHANISTAN
[...] Mission has received a Greek Government response to reftel demarche regarding the international Conference for Afghanistan. Here is the text of the December 22 letter from Dimitris Platis, Chef de Cabinet of Deputy Foreign Minister Stylianidis: Begin Text: Thank you for your letter dated [...]
2005-12-28 08:24:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PGOV GR
05ATHENS341COUNTRY CLEARANCE AND THREAT ASSESSMENT FOR
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of Blake Reid to conduct air carrier inspections at the Athens International Airport from Feb 22 through 25 2005. Control Officer for the visit will be TSA Rep, Ray Montgomery, who can be reached during office hours at 30-210 [...]
2005-02-02 10:36:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PTER ASEC OTRA KHLS CTRYCLR
05ATHENS356COUNTRY CLEARANCE AND THREAT ASSESSMENT
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Goodlatte's visit to Athens, Greece, February 24-28,2005. Control officer for the visit will be Economic Officer Cathleen Carothers, who can be reached at tel. (30) 210 720-2309, FAX (30) 210 729-4312, cell (30) 694 857 5525, res [...]
2005-02-03 07:08:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN OTRA AMGT ASEC OREP GR CTRYCLR
05ATHENS377WTO NON-AGRICULTURAL MARKET ACCESS
[...] Per reftel criteria, Embassy has identified a number of business associations that can be contacted to discuss a sectoral approach to tariff liberalization. 2. List of professional associations Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries Address: 23 Lagoumitzi Street, Kallithea Telephone [...]
2005-02-04 14:27:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDETRD GR
05ATHENS41COUNTRY CLEARANCE AND THREAT ASSESSMENT
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of Mr. Gerald Guala, Botanist, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to attend the global biodiversity information facility workshop in Chania from January 19 through 22, 2005 2. Per reftel no Embassy assistance requested. 3. Pursua [...]
2005-01-04 13:31:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA EAGR GR CTRYCLR
05ATHENS415AMBASSADOR AND HEALTH MINISTER DISCUSS NARCOTICS,
[...] (U) Summary: During Ambassador's February 7 introductory call on Health and Welfare Minister Nikitas Kaklamanis, the Minister requested U.S. assistance in the form of training and consultations with USG experts to combat narcotics and alcohol addiction. On trafficking in persons (TIP),Ambass [...]
2005-02-08 16:18:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM GR AMB
05ATHENS429EU RICE; GREECE SUPPORTS COMPROMISE
[...] Embassy delivered reftel demarche February 4 to the Ministries of Agriculture, Economy and Finance, and Foreign Affairs. (The Ministry of Agriculture conveyed our arguments to the Greek WTO mission in Geneva.) On February 8, the Agriculture Ministry's Secretary General for Policy, Christos A [...]
2005-02-10 12:27:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD GR
05ATHENS430WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM): GREECE SUPPORTS EC
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-10 12:56:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD GR
05ATHENS445TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER ON
[...] In a February 7 meeting, Transportation and Communications Minister Liapis informed the Ambassador about projects to expand broad band connections to the Greek regions and install optical fiber rings in 50 cities. He said that participation by U.S. firms in these projects would be welcome, a [...]
2005-02-14 09:25:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECPS EINV GR
05ATHENS46TFXOO1: UPDATE ON GREEK SUPPORT TO TSUNAMI VICTIMS
[...] Greek official and private assistance to tsunami stricken areas is approaching four million euros. The GoG has dispatched two C-130s with humanitarian and medical assistance as well as doctors and relief workers, and is considering sending a third C-130 consignment this week. The MFA has decide [...]
2005-01-04 14:40:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID PGOV GR
05ATHENS515TERRORISM FINANCE - DESIGNATION AUTHORITIES IN
[...] In response to reftel questions, para 7, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (Office of the Secretary General) and the Bank of Greece (Supervision Department) implement sanctions against organizations and entities listed by the UNSC pursuant to Resolutions 1267 and 1373. If sanctions involve [...]
2005-02-22 13:27:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PGOV PTER GR
05ATHENS529IPR UPDATE -- GREECE
[...] (U) Post does not object to Greece's inclusion on the special mention list, but does not believe the IPR problems merit inclusion on any higher level of the Special 301 list. The Greek Government continues its efforts to protect intellectual property and fight piracy. Existing national legis [...]
2005-02-23 13:04:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD GR KIPR
05ATHENS571BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: CHECK ON GREEK COMPANY
[...] (U) Reftel requests post to conduct appropriate inquiries with company officials at Theon Sensors. Theon Sensors is a familiar name within the Hellenic and U.S. Defense community. It was established in 1997 by the EFA Ltd. group of companies as a designer, manufacturer, and integrator of mi [...]
2005-02-28 15:12:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC GR
05ATHENS574AMBASSADOR RIES CALLS ON GREEK MINISTER OF
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Ambassador Ries paid an introductory call on Greek Minister of Agriculture Evangelos Basiakos on February 22. Ambassador discussed the USG's three prime objectives for agricultural trade with Greece: (1) to retain the U.S. market for conventional corn- and cotton seeds for plant [...]
2005-02-28 16:30:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON GR AMB
05ATHENS58COUNTRY CLEARANCE AND THREAT ASSESSMENT FOR
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of DOE funded personnel: Eleanor Melamed, Janet Steele Ahrens, Kenneth Baird, Stephanie Payne Clarke, Timothy Allen Gregoire, Cody John Hostick, Jennifer Ann Jacobs, William Stewart Johnson, Marion Jane McDonald, Robert David Price [...]
2005-01-05 15:26:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PARM KNNP OTRA GR CTRYCLR
05ATHENS592HELLENIC COAST GUARD REQUESTS TRAINING WITH U.S.
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (U) Summary: During a February 23rd meeting with Ambassador, Greek Minister of Merchant Marine Kefaloyiannis presented a list of training requests for the Hellenic Coast Guard (HCG). Ambassador informed Kefaloyiannis that Post woul [...]
2005-03-02 09:25:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT GR
05ATHENS603GOVERNMENT OF GREECE REQUESTS DONATION OF EC2 TYPE
[...] (U) I am writing to ask your help. 2. (U) I recently met with the Greek Minister of Merchant Marine Emmanuel Kefaloyiannis, who has been of great assistance to us in the war on terrorism. Under his leadership, the Hellenic Coast Guard (HCG) did a superb job in protecting our athletes and [...]
2005-03-02 14:57:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT GR PREL
05ATHENS616CODEL GOODLATTE'S FEBRUARY 24-27, 2005 VISIT TO
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A congressional delegation led by Representative Bob Goodlatte visited Athens on February 24th to 27th, 2005 and held wide ranging meetings on agricultural, telecommunication, and other issues. CODEL Goodlatte discussed Internet opportunities in Greece with the Minister of Trans [...]
2005-03-03 14:17:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDOREP EAGR ECON EINT PREL GR VISIT
05ATHENS634ATHENS TIP CONFERENCE RAISES AWARENESS ON NEED TO
[...] SUMMARY: An embassy-organized Athens TIP symposium on February 23 raised awareness on the need for better cooperation among law enforcement and justice officials to fight trafficking in Greece. Following the February 15-16 training seminar for Greek judiciary and police officers in Thessalon [...]
2005-03-07 08:56:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL PHUM SMIG GR TIP
05ATHENS656SPECULATION RAMPANT AS OLYMPIC AIRLINES GOES ON THE
[...] (SBU) After four previously failed efforts to sell Olympic Airlines (and its predecessor Olympic Airways),the Greek Government is making a new and probably final effort to sell the ailing national flag carrier. Rival Aegean Airlines is considered by some to be the front runner as final bids [...]
2005-03-09 09:35:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON GR OLYAIR
05ATHENS659GREECE: RECONSTRUCTION DISBURSEMENTS TO IRAQ
[...] Per reftel request, the MFA has provided us with the following data on the GoG's Iraq reconstruction disbursements to date. (All of GoG's official reconstruction funds are disbursed through UN agencies or Greek NGOs operating in Iraq.) 2. Under the category of "Development Assistance": [...]
2005-03-09 11:53:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN IZ
05ATHENS776INFORMATION FOR CONGRESSIONAL REPORT ON EUROPEAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-18 14:54:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID PREL CO EC PE BL VE GR
05ATHENS799INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION AND OUTREACH
[...] This is in response to reftel invitation of post's input on Greece's adoption of maritime security measures in accordance to the President's Maritime Security Policy. 2. Greece, as host of the 2004 Summer Olympics, has expedited implementation of many security plans including maritime sec [...]
2005-03-22 10:35:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT ECON ETRD KSTC PARM PHSA PREL PTER ASEC EU GR IASA
05ATHENS808GREECE FORMALLY REQUESTS INTERNATIONAL AVIATION
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (U) The Government of Greece has transmitted to Post a formal request for the FAA to conduct another International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). In a letter to Ambassador, Minister o [...]
2005-03-22 16:06:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR GR IASA
05ATHENS828INFORMATION ON GREEK LAW REGARDING
[...] The following information is keyed to reftel questions regarding appeals from Greek Customs decisions. 2. Greek Customs procedures are governed by Greek national law 2960 of 2001, which is harmonized to EU regulations 2913/92 and 2454/93. Article 28 of Law 2960/2001 provides for customs [...]
2005-03-24 09:09:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EU GR
05ATHENS849A SNAPSHOT OF THE GREEK ENERGY SECTOR:
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Ambassador Ries met with the Chairman of the Public Gas Corporation (DEPA) on March 21, and the CEO and Chairman of Hellenic Petroleum (HP) on March 22. DEPA is undergoing capital restructuring while the GoG has already gradually sold its shares of HP. DEPA is part of a joint [...]
2005-03-28 11:49:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EPET GR AMB
05ATHENS892VAT, CIGARETTE AND ALCOHOL TAX HIKES TO BRING DOWN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-01 10:50:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN GR
05AUCKLAND329COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR LOURITHA GREEN TO AUCKLAND, NEW
[...] AMCONGEN Auckland welcomes Louritha Green, Attorney and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Offical, to Auckland 29 August - 05 September 2005. The purpose of the visit is to participate in an APEC regional movement alert list multi-lateral legal framework workshop. 2. Post understands no as [...]
2005-08-24 00:29:00Consulate AucklandUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA NZ
05AUCKLAND345VISAS VIPER: MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT: NEW ZEALAND AND SAMOA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-18 02:04:00Consulate AucklandUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS CMGT PINR PTER ASEC NZ
05AUCKLAND379VISAS VIPER: NOVEMBER MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT: NEW ZEALAND
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-16 02:42:00Consulate AucklandUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS CMGT PINR PTER ASEC NZ
05BAGHDAD2357MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ SECURITY ELECTIONS; BAGHDAD
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June.1 were the developments of the security and political situations. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "Accidental mistake" (Ad-Dustoor, June 1) B. "In preparation for the upcoming elections" (Al [...]
2005-06-01 10:33:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2371MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ CONSTITUTION SYRIA TERRORISM;
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June. 2 were the developments of the security, political situations and the constitution's drafting process. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "May Hammurabi appear and draft our constitution" (Al- [...]
2005-06-02 11:33:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2398MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ RESISTANCE GOVERNMENT
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June 5 were the developments of the security and political situations. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "Resistance by animals and water melon" (Asharq Al- Awsat, 6/5) B. "Citizens and the politi [...]
2005-06-05 11:20:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD2403MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ CONSTITUTION TERRORISM;
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June 6 were the development of the political and security situations. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "The constitution and the final date" (Ad-Dustoor, June 6) B. "New page and an honest line" [...]
2005-06-06 10:55:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2422MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ VIOLENCE CONSTITUTION;
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June 7 were the developments of the political and security situations. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "Shall we have an Iraqi conference to stop violence?" (Al-Ittihad, June 7) B. "Credibility [...]
2005-06-07 11:39:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2442MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ AL-JAFARI POLITICAL PROGRAM,
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June 8 were the security and political situations. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "Al-Jafari needs a rest" (Al-Ittihad, June 8) B. "The language of the constitution " (Al-Mashriq, June 8) --- [...]
2005-06-08 12:50:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2450MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ NATIONAL ASSEMBLY,
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June. 9 were the Badr Organization's conference, Arab Sunni participation in the constitutional committee, and the developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "Familiar [...]
2005-06-09 13:06:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2471MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ NATIONAL ASSEMBLY,
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June. 12 were the preparations for drafting the constitution and the developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "National rights are red lines that should not be cros [...]
2005-06-12 09:03:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2481MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, NATIONAL ASSEMBLY,
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June. 13 were constitution-drafting preparations and the latest developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "The New Iraq" (Al-Sabah, 6/13) B. "Good and Bad" (Az-Zaman [...]
2005-06-13 09:26:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2508MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ NATIONAL ASSEMBLY,
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June 14 were the questioning of Saddam Hussein by the Iraqi Special Tribunal and developments in the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. " Who Guarantees? " (Al-Sabah, 6/14) B [...]
2005-06-14 13:44:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2521MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ GOVERNMENT PROGRAM, AND
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June 15 were the process of drafting the constitution, the political situation and security. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "The government's program" (Al-Ittihad, 6/15) B. "Our weapon and their [...]
2005-06-15 12:01:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2542 Dr. Anthony Cordesman U.S. Speaker Program in
[...] Summary: Dr. Anthony Cordesman of CSIS participated in an eight-day speaker program in Iraq (Baghdad and Al- Hillah) June 3-11, 2005. His program included meetings and events with senior officials and opinion leaders from all major ethnic and sectarian elements of Iraqi society, and represen [...]
2005-06-16 10:20:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PTER SCUL IZ
05BAGHDAD2598MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, U.S. WITHDRAWAL,
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on June. 19 were Al-Jafari's visit to Kuwait, military operations in Al-Qa'im and Al-Thar Thar, and the Brussels conference. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "Failure is not an option in Iraq" (Asharq [...]
2005-06-19 09:18:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2622IRAQ FY 06 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM
[...] The following is PAS Baghdad's FY 2006 slate of Iraqi International Visitor nominees. PAS is nominating 75 (seventy-five) principal candidates at this time. All have Country Team approval. PAS Baghdad is proposing 33 nominees for Regional and Multi-Regional Programs, and 42 for Iraq- only [...]
2005-06-21 02:21:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL PHUM PGOV SOCI IZ
05BAGHDAD2809MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, CONSTITUTION, SHIITES,
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July. 3 were the preparations for drafting the constitution and the latest developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "Yesterday's prey and today's hunter" (Al-Ittihad [...]
2005-07-03 10:42:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2828MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, TERRORISM, U.S. WITHDRAWAL,
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July. 5 were preparations for drafting the constitution and the latest developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "Do not leave us to fight terrorism alone" (Al-Bayyna [...]
2005-07-05 09:16:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2835MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, TERRORISM, ARAB COUNTRIES;
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July. 5 were the attacks against foreign diplomats in Baghdad, preparations for drafting the constitution, and the developments of the security and political situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- [...]
2005-07-06 10:09:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2846MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, GUNMEN, DIALOGUE, TAL,
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July. 7 were Talabani's and Al-Jafari's meeting with a U.S. congressional delegation, the Minister of Defense's visit to Tehran, the constitutional committee's preparations for drafting the constitution, and the latest developments of the se [...]
2005-07-07 09:48:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2854IRAQ'S ECONOMIC VISION
[...] SUMMARY: At the June 22, 2005 International Conference on Iraq held in Brussels, hosted by the US and EU and attended by over 80 countries and organizations, Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Allawi and Minister of Planning and Development Cooperation Barham Salih jointly presented the ITG's vision [...]
2005-07-07 12:52:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD2862KIRKUK: US, UK ENGAGE KIRKUK ETHNIC GROUPS TO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. U.S. Kirkuk Regional Embassy Office Coordinator (RC) and UK Acting Consul General called on Arab, Turkmen, and Kurdish blocs of the Kirkuk Provincial Council July 3 and 4 to urge them to form a consensus government. The Turkmen and Arab blocs say they will remain engaged in t [...]
2005-07-07 18:29:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM IZ
05BAGHDAD2863KIRKUK: US, UK ENGAGE KIRKUK ETHNIC GROUPS TO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. U.S. Kirkuk Regional Embassy Office Coordinator (RC) and UK Acting Consul General called on Arab, Turkmen, and Kurdish blocs of the Kirkuk Provincial Council July 3 and 4 to urge them to form a consensus government. The Turkmen and Arab blocs say they will remain engaged in t [...]
2005-07-07 18:30:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM IZ
05BAGHDAD2889MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, TERROR, EGYPTIAN AMBASSADOR;
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July 10 were Talabani's and Al-Jafari's condolences to the Egyptian President for the assassination of the Ambassador in Baghdad, Al-Jafari's expected visit to Tehran, the constitutional committee's preparations for drafting the constitution [...]
2005-07-10 09:58:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2908MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, TERRORISM, LONDON BOMBINGS;
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July. 11 were calls for the Arab Ministers of Interior to hold a security conference, the constitutional committee's preparations for drafting the constitution, and the latest developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ---------- [...]
2005-07-11 08:43:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2919MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, AL-JAFARI'S VISIT TO IRAN,
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July 12 were Al-Jafari's upcoming visit to Iran, the constitutional committee's preparations for drafting the constitution, and the latest developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS --------- [...]
2005-07-12 08:45:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2940MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, CONSTITUTION, SUNNI
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July. 13 were Deputy Secretary of State Zoellick's visit to Baghdad, the constitutional committee's preparations for drafting the constitution, and the latest developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF [...]
2005-07-13 10:19:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD2969MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, AL-JAFARI, IRAN, RESISTANCE;
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July 17 were Al-Jafari's visit to Tehran, the constitutional committee's preparations for drafting the constitution, and the latest developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ---------------- [...]
2005-07-17 10:14:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3008MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ TERROR CONSTITUTION; BAGHDAD
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July 20 were the constitutional committee's preparations for the referendum and drafting the constitution, and the latest developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "C [...]
2005-07-20 11:12:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3014WOMEN DEMONSTRATE AGAINST DRAFT CONSTITUTION
[...] (U) PolFSN witnessed a sit-in demonstration on July 19 that was organized and sponsored by the Iraqi Women's Net. (NOTE: The Iraqi Women's Net is a network of more than 75 women's non-governmental organizations (NGO). END NOTE.) The sit-in took place in a tent overlooking the Sheraton and Me [...]
2005-07-20 14:36:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV IZ KWM
05BAGHDAD3028MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ ELECTIONS SECURITY LAW;
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July 21 were the Sunnis withdrawal from the constitutional committee, the constitutional committee's preparations for the referendum and drafting the constitution, and the latest developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ------- [...]
2005-07-21 10:49:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3064MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ CONSTITUTION TERROR; BAGHDAD
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July 24 were the presidency council's meeting, Al-Jafari and Talabani's meeting with the American ambassador, the constitutional committee's preparations for the referendum, drafting the constitution, and the developments of the security sit [...]
2005-07-24 12:10:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3075MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ CONSTITUTION AND SUNNI
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July 25 were the constitutional committee's preparations for the referendum, drafting the constitution, and the latest developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "Is i [...]
2005-07-25 10:57:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3098MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ CONSTITUTION, TERROR; BAGHDAD
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July 26 were the constitutional committee's preparations for the referendum and a response to Egyptian media coverage of the Sharm Al Sheikh attack. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "Constitution a [...]
2005-07-26 15:15:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3110MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ SECURITY, U.S. AMBASSADOR
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July 27 were the new security plan, drafting the constitution, the constitutional committee's preparations for the referendum, and the developments of the security situation. END SUMMARY. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ------------- [...]
2005-07-27 12:46:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3123MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ SECURITY, CONSTITUTION;
[...] SUMMARY: The major themes in the daily newspapers on July 28 were drafting the constitution, and the security situation. ----------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- A. "For a constitution that ensures rights for all" (Al- Da'awa, 7/28) B. "Why Iraq not others" (Al- Ittihad, [...]
2005-07-28 15:08:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3392SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI EDITORIAL SUMMARY,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-17 10:35:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3402SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: DELAY OF THE IRAQI CONSTITUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-17 19:07:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3409MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-18 19:11:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3413NEW PRODUCT - DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING, August 18, 200
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-18 20:41:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3443MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION; BAGHDAD
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-22 21:42:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3450CURRENT STATE OF IRAQ'S LABOR MARKET
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Iraq's labor market is in transition as the economy shifts from a centrally planned to a market- based economy. A (the)Fifty percent of Iraq's population is below the age of 18: this has important implications for the ability of the economy to provide jobs for such a large numbe [...]
2005-08-23 19:12:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON EAGR EFIN IZ
05BAGHDAD3451DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-23 19:27:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3452MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION; BAGHDAD
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-23 19:39:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3458MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-24 13:24:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3459 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-24 13:25:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3460MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-24 13:27:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3468MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-24 21:21:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3473DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - AUGUST 24, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-25 12:19:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3482DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - AUGUST 25, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-26 07:45:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3483MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-26 07:47:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3490STATE DEPARTMENT-FUNDED NGO CLEARS UNEXPLODED
[...] (U) On August 26, MNF-I Joint Area Support Group-Central (JASG-C) called on the Iraqi Mine/UXO Clearance Organization (IMCO),a State Department-funded NGO tasked with clearing mines and unexploded ordinance (UXO) throughout Iraq, to assist with the disposal of UXO discovered in the Internat [...]
2005-08-27 21:44:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDIZ KHDP PGOV PREL
05BAGHDAD3501MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-28 20:24:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3502DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - AUGUST 28, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-28 20:55:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3533Special Media Reaction Report - Opinions on the
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-29 20:11:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3540DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - AUGUST 29, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-30 06:03:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3568MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-01 06:08:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3569DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - AUGUST 28, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-01 06:09:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3570MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-01 08:09:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3638MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-05 18:50:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3639DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - AUGUST 28, 2005
[...] Each group should organize its internal structure and renounce divisions. 2. Establishing strong relations among these groups and combining efforts. 3. Establishing strong relations with left wing powers and non-extremist Islamic groups. 4. Working with international human rig [...]
2005-09-05 18:52:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3659MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-06 18:47:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3660DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 6, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-06 19:04:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3664SCIRI PRESIDENT AL-HAKIM SENDS CONDOLENCE
[...] On September 3 President of the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI),Abdel Aziz Al-Hakim, addressed a letter to President Bush expressing condolences to the families of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. 2. A translation of the letter's text follows: His Excellency P [...]
2005-09-07 06:33:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD3681DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 7, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-08 05:24:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3682DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 7, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-08 05:25:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3688MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-08 10:35:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3689DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 7, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-08 10:36:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3691KURDISTAN PRESIDENT BARZANI SENDS
[...] On September 5 Kurdistan President Masoud Barzani addressed a letter to President Bush expressing condolences to the families of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. In lieu of an original letter, the EQssy received a copy of the letter from Deputy Prime Minister Rowsch Noori Shaways, a close a [...]
2005-09-08 10:46:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD3695DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 8, 2005
[...] Acknowledging the rights of Iraqi women as mothers, workers, and citizens in the constitution. 2. Constitutional guarantees preventing all forms of violence and discrimination against women. 3. Constitutional guarantees for no less than 40% of women's representation in all [...]
2005-09-08 18:19:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3696MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-08 18:20:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3709IRAQI DPM CHALABI SENDS CONDOLENCE LETTERS
[...] On September 4 Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Chalabi addressed two letters, one each to President Bush and Vice President Cheney, expressing condolences to the American people for the enormity of Hurricane Katrina. The text of the two letters is identical. 2. The letters' text follows [...]
2005-09-10 06:59:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD3732DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 11, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-11 18:55:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3733MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION, TAL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-11 18:58:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3759MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION, TAL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-13 02:25:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3779CONSTITUTION OUTREACH PROGRAMMING
[...] (LOU) SUMMARY. Over the past few months, post (principally PAS and USAID) has sponsored or funded a substantial level of programming relating to Iraq's current constitutional debate. This programming has involved airlifting Iraqi officials to meet with local audiences to discuss the constitu [...]
2005-09-13 15:53:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KDEM KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3781DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 13, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-13 17:10:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3782MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION, TAL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-13 17:11:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3792GLOBAL RESUMES NORMAL OPERATIONS AT BAGHDAD
[...] (U) Summary: Following GOI assurances of partial payment of $12.5 million on claimed arrears, Global Risk Securities (GRS) resumed full operations at Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) at 0600 hours September 10. All flights - civilian, commercial, and military - are operating normally. P [...]
2005-09-14 10:05:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD PGOV PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD3806MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION, TAL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-14 19:05:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3807DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 14, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-14 19:07:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3823MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION, TAL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-15 17:36:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3824UPDATE ON RAYTHEON PAYMENT FOR BIAP RADAR
[...] (U) Raytheon Corporation has a contract to install and commission a radar system at Baghdad International Airport. The original contract amount was $27.5 million and was a cost-plus contract. The Ministry of Transportation (MoT) currently owes Raytheon $15.2 million -- $9.4 million for work c [...]
2005-09-15 18:37:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD PGOV PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD3854MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-18 19:11:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3855DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 18, 2005
[...] Dr. Farid Iyar said votes outside Iraq cannot legally be added to any three-province federation. If that is the case, we must ignore four million votes. 2. Iraqis will not decide Iraqism; rather, federalism will identify who is the Iraqi. 3. One does not have the right to v [...]
2005-09-18 19:12:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3877MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-19 18:06:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3878DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 19, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-19 18:07:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3888MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-20 19:29:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3889DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 20, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-20 19:38:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3905MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-21 18:48:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3906DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 21, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-21 19:13:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3934MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-22 18:00:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3935DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 22, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-22 19:19:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3963MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-26 02:33:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3964DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 25, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-26 02:34:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3984MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-26 15:24:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD3986DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 26, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-26 16:06:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4009DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 27, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-27 17:41:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4010MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-27 17:48:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4025MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-29 02:04:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4026DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 28, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-29 02:07:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4038DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - September 29, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-29 17:40:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4039MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-29 17:42:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4045ACTION PLAN TO BUILD CAPACITY AND
[...] (U) This is a U.S. Mission Baghdad/MNF-I coordinated cable. 2. (SBU) Summary. As directed by the references, Provincial Support Teams (PST) and Provincial Reconstruction and Development Committees (PRDC) were established by June 2005 in all 15 non-KRG provinces to accomplish their state [...]
2005-10-01 03:30:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON EAID KDEM IZ
05BAGHDAD4074DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 2, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-02 18:56:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4075MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-02 18:58:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD4088DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 3, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-03 18:45:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4089MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-03 18:47:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4105DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 4, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-04 17:00:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4106MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-04 17:47:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD4126MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-06 04:33:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD4127DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 5, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-06 04:34:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4138MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-06 18:25:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD4140DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 6, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-07 03:26:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4172DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 10, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-10 18:38:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4173MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-10 18:40:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD4198DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 11, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-11 17:57:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4199MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-11 18:00:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4209DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 12, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-12 19:25:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4210MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-12 19:51:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4221MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-13 19:12:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4222DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 13, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-13 20:07:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4272MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-17 19:17:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4273DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 17, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-17 19:19:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4297DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 18, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-18 18:09:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4298MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-18 18:10:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4319DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 19, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-19 18:15:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4320MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-19 18:30:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4336MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-20 17:27:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4337DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 20, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-20 17:28:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4367DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 23, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-23 16:57:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4368MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-23 17:28:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4371 IRAQ MEDIA SILENT ON AFGHAN CREMATIONS
[...] Iraqi media monitored by the coalition forces, FBIS, and U.S. Embassy offices in Iraq devoted practically zero coverage to the reported burning of two Taliban fighters' bodies by U.S. troops in Afghanistan. 2. Iraqi media, instead, are closely following expected results of the recent cons [...]
2005-10-24 08:35:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC PREL MOPS KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4384AVIAN FLU OUTBREAK DOES NOT POSE SIGNIFICANT
[...] SUMMARY: The H9N2 strain of avian flu virus detected in the northern governorates does not pose a significant health risk to humans. The GOI is responding and developing response and prevention plans. An Embassy task force is following the situation and assisting the GOI as necessary and ap [...]
2005-10-25 08:19:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON ETRD KSCA TBIO IZ
05BAGHDAD4391DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 25, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-25 17:37:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4392MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-26 03:25:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4409MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-26 18:45:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4411 AL-BAGHDADIYA TV: IS THE FORMER IRAQI REGIME
[...] (U) This is a joint message with Embassy Amman and Embassy Cairo. 2. (U) Summary. There are reports in Baghdad and Cairo that members of Saddam's family, or at least unreformed Saddam-era Ba'athists, may be using new satellite channel al- Baghdadiya as a Trojan Horse to re-enter Iraqi p [...]
2005-10-27 03:26:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC PREL KPAO EG IZ
05BAGHDAD4433MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-27 18:18:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4451DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - October 30, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-30 16:48:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4452MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-31 03:47:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4464MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-31 18:59:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4503DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - November 2, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-02 18:30:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4516BASRAH REGIONAL MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-06 09:13:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4780DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - November 29, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-29 17:32:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4781MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-29 19:15:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4789DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - November 30, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-30 17:30:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4791MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-30 19:16:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4805DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - December 1, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-01 17:24:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4811MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-01 20:10:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4841MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-04 18:56:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4855MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-05 19:15:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4856DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - December 5, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-05 19:16:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4868MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-06 18:31:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4904OPIC INQUIRY RE: ERBIL HOUSING PROJECT
[...] This cable is in response to questions posed in reftel re: OPIC interest in Erbil Housing Project. ------------------------------------- Scimitar, Bazian, and KRG Background ------------------------------------- 2. Iraqi contacts indicate that Scimitar Global Ventures acts as a broker [...]
2005-12-08 14:33:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EINV ETRD KPRV IZ
05BAGHDAD4910MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-08 19:22:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4912WHAT CAMPAIGNING IN IRAQ LOOKS LIKE
[...] With so much at stake, campaigning for the December 15 elections is intense. The security situation weighs heavily on the campaign, and leaders of the major coalitions make relatively few public appearances. That said, we sense there are more public campaign events than we saw in the Januar [...]
2005-12-08 21:09:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD4929AVIAN FLU UPDATE: POULTRY CONSUMPTION LAGS
[...] SUMMARY: From November 26-30, Embassy Agriculture Attache and Senior Agricultural Advisor visited Kurdish governorates and met with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Minister of Agriculture to follow up on U.S. poultry imports since the lifting of the import ban on poultry (ref A). Ac [...]
2005-12-10 15:59:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD IZ USTR
05BAGHDAD4942DEMARCHE DELIVERED REGARDING GOI REQUEST FOR WORLD
[...] Embassy transmitted demarche talking points to the Special Assistant to Planning Minister Barham Salih on December 11. In a telecon with the advisor, we were told that Barham Salih remains intensely interested in establishing a permanent World Bank (WB) Office here. He also promised to inco [...]
2005-12-12 08:07:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EFIN IZ PREL IBRD
05BAGHDAD4954DAILY IRAQI WEBSITE MONITORING - December 12, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-12 15:16:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4962MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-13 03:00:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4984MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-13 18:57:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD5032IRMO DIRECTOR'S MEETING WITH
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On December 12, IRMO Director Daniel Speckhard met with Japanese Ambassador Toshiro Suzuki to discuss a potential Japanese role in the PRT initiative and US-Japan cooperation to assist in Iraqi reconstruction efforts. Suzuki reaffirmed Japan's continued desire to assist in Iraq [...]
2005-12-18 06:46:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PNAT PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD5039IRAQI FUEL PRICES RISE BEFORE IMF DEADLINE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Iraq (GOI) formally initiated fuel price increases across Iraq on December 18. These fuel price increases meet an essential IMF prior action for a Stand by Arrangement with Iraq. Demonstrations were reported in multiple locations in response to the price incr [...]
2005-12-18 18:44:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG ECON PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD5053MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-19 21:02:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD5067MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-20 16:44:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD5072 AMBASSADOR KHALILZAD'S FIRST
[...] (U) Action request, para seven. 2. (U) BEGIN SUMMARY. Ambassador Khalilzad and IRMO Director Speckhard met with Minister Nasreen Berwari, Iraq Minister of Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works (MMPW),on December 10 to discuss several substantive issues. Ms. Berwari suggested that th [...]
2005-12-20 18:08:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PNAT PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD5073LIMITED DEMONSTRATIONS IN SOUTH AGAINST FUEL PRICE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Governorate officials in several southern provinces reacted very negatively to the fuel price increases of December 18. While the price increases appear to be accepted in the northern provinces, minor demonstrations, especially by taxi and truck drivers, were reported in the s [...]
2005-12-20 18:43:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG ECON PGOV PINS IZ
05BAGHDAD5088MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-22 03:17:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD5097MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-23 08:14:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD5101OPIC INQUIRY RE: IMMDF LOAN PROPOSALS
[...] This cable is in response to reftel A re: OPIC request for Embassy comments on potential Iraq Middle Market Development Foundation (IMMDF) loan proposals. 2. Post IRMO/Private Sector Development was closely involved in the referral process for projects A (Naseer Oxygen Gas),C (Hilal Al K [...]
2005-12-24 08:58:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EINV ETRD KPRV IZ
05BAGHDAD5125MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-26 16:37:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD5133MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-28 03:08:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD5150MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-29 03:19:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD5156MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 15th
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-29 16:57:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BANGKOK1024THAILAND: NPT 2005 REVIEW CONFERENCE
[...] (U) PolOffs delivered reftel non-paper February 7 to representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Departments of International Organizations (IO) and ASEAN Affairs. One MFA official noted in the non-paper the line reading, "The United State will seek support for other measures t [...]
2005-02-09 04:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP PARM KPAO TH NPT IAEA
05BANGKOK1157SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF FORMER PRESIDENTS BUSH
[...] (U) President Bush and President Clinton, your visit to Phuket is eagerly anticipated by our Embassy in Bangkok, U.S. officials working on relief efforts, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (Prime Minister TOCK-SIN),and the Royal Thai Government. In Thailand, we are several weeks past the c [...]
2005-02-15 06:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP PREL PGOV TH
05BANGKOK1163EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR:
[...] This is an action request. 2. JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Balance Torch (BT) 05-2 from 11 April - 3 June 2005. To meet internal DOD advance deployment deadlines, they [...]
2005-02-15 08:20:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK1191BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] (U) Political FSN contacted the Royal Thai Navy's Personnel Data Center, the Royal Thai Supreme Command's Directorate of Joint Personnel, the Ministry of Defense's Office of Personnel and the Naval Air Division at Sattahip Royal Thai Naval Base. None of these offices have a record of a "Dir [...]
2005-02-16 07:42:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC TH BLUE LANTERN
05BANGKOK1209ISLAND BIODIVERSITY MAIN THEM AT CONVENTION ON
[...] Summary: The Tenth Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological advice (SBSTTA) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was held in Bangkok on February 7-11, 2005. The main goal of the meeting was to develop a program of work on island biodiversity. Other major themes [...]
2005-02-17 02:58:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR KSCA SENV TH
05BANGKOK1619DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CSW DECLARATION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-04 10:33:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL TH HUMAN RIGHTS
05BANGKOK1635NOTIFYING BANGKOK ABOUT APCSS SEMINARS AND
[...] (U) General Stackpole, As you know, our Mission in Bangkok is a long-standing supporter of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The courses you have organized are among the best of their type in the world. Thai alumni return better informed about vital issues of mutual concern an [...]
2005-03-07 06:40:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AMGT TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK1737PEACEFUL PROTEST IN BANGKOK 03/08/2005
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On 3/08/2005, approximately 35 individuals staged a 30-minute peaceful protest at the US Embassy in Bangkok. The protesters sought the return of an antique royal headdress, currently on loan to an exhibit in San Francisco, from the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the United States [...]
2005-03-09 09:43:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDASEC TH PHUM
05BANGKOK1765THAILAND: SUBSCRIPTION TO THE HCOC
[...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel demarche to Nawinee Plyoni of the International Organizations Peace, Security, and Disarmament (IO/PSD) division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nawinee confirmed that Thailand planned to subscribe to The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Prolif [...]
2005-03-10 09:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA TH MTCRE
05BANGKOK1892THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI in conjunction with DEA Bangkok Country Office (BCO) has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Fusion Torch (FT) [...]
2005-03-16 03:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK1897THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Cpt. Kitsada CHITRARANGSI, Transportation Army Aircraft Maintenance Battalion, WC [...]
2005-03-16 04:12:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK1898THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for 2Lt. Chairat ARMAT, 2nd Air Mobile Company, WCN S109 who has been selected to att [...]
2005-03-16 04:12:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK1899THAI SHRIMP INDUSTRY ASKS FOR AD RELIEF
[...] On March 15, the Embassy received a delegation representing the Thai shrimp industry. The delegation, comprised of the heads of several regional shrimp farmers associations, the Thai Shrimp Association, and the Thai Marine Shrimp Farmers Association, presented to the Economic Counselor a 2-p [...]
2005-03-16 04:27:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETRD TH
05BANGKOK1901THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] As authorized per Ref A, with the exception of the 25 regiment noted in Para 3 below, Embassy verifies that the Department of State possesses no credible information of Gross violations of human rights by the Royal Thai units identified below to participate in Balance Torch 05-2, as of this d [...]
2005-03-16 04:31:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK1902THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI in conjunction with DEA Bangkok Country Office (BCO) has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Fusion Torch (FT) [...]
2005-03-16 04:32:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK1924THAILAND: CHILD MARRIAGE
[...] (U) The legal age of marriage for men and women in Thailand is 18. Persons under 18 may be legally married with the consent of both parents or a single surviving parent or legal guardian. In some cases, the Court can approve a legal underage marriage. This is usually granted when requested by [...]
2005-03-16 09:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB PHUM PGOV SCUL SOCI KWMN TH HUMAN RIGHTS
05BANGKOK1956THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Cpt. Mahaesuk CHINMART, 2nd Armor Division, King's Guard, WCN S112 who has been s [...]
2005-03-17 07:15:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2000THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for LCdr Sumate MALAMAS, Naval Rating School, WCN 6320 who has been selected to atten [...]
2005-03-18 08:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2001THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Lt.JG. Prayoon ASANOK, Mine Squadron, who has been selected to attend the WCN 134 [...]
2005-03-18 08:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2002THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Wg.Cdr. Niyom SUTTICHANTUK, RTAF Institute of Higher Education, Air Education and [...]
2005-03-18 08:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2003THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Flt. Lt. Chayapan PULSAPYA, who has been selected to attend the following courses [...]
2005-03-18 08:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2004THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Sqn. Ldr. Somphop SOOKKEE who has been selected to attend the following courses l [...]
2005-03-18 08:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2005THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Gp. Capt. Dejudom KONGSRI, RTAF Institute of Higher Education, Air Education and [...]
2005-03-18 08:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2006THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Cdr. Yotin TANAMOOL, Marine Security Regiment, RTMC, WCN 1584 who has been select [...]
2005-03-18 08:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2069THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI in conjunction with DEA Bangkok Country Office (BCO) has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Counter-Drug Fusi [...]
2005-03-23 00:11:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2070THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI in conjunction with DEA Bangkok Country Office (BCO) has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Baker Torch (BT) [...]
2005-03-23 00:12:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2254EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] (U) DOD (OSD/POLICY),per Ref A, has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete further human rights vetting for the 25th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, 4th Army Area, a unit that has been selected to participate in Exercise Balance Torch (BT) 05-2 scheduled from 11 April [...]
2005-03-30 08:55:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2257THAI POLITICAL UPDATE -- MARCH 30, 2005
[...] (U) HOUSE SPEAKER'S PARLIAMENTARY PERFORMANCE HARSHLY CRITICIZED The opposition Democrat Party (DP) again walked out in protest of actions by House Speaker Bhokin Bhalakula. The latest protest occurred on March 25 when Bhokin rejected a request by Democrat Party Chief Advisor (and former [...]
2005-03-30 09:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV TH
05BANGKOK2320THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Wg.Cdr. Piyasak SANGWONG, Foreign Language Division, Armed Forces Education Departm [...]
2005-04-01 07:02:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2321THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Pol.Col. Peerapong DOUNGAMPORN, Division 1, Special Branch, Royal Thai Police, WC [...]
2005-04-01 07:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2323THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Col. Duangsuda SUKSAWAD, Counter-Terrorist Operations Center, WCN (N/A),who has [...]
2005-04-01 07:11:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2324THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Capt. Teansiri MONTRIWADE, WCN 5003, who has been selected to attend the Counter- [...]
2005-04-01 07:12:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2492THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for LCdr. Pongsak TONGSAI, Marines Division, Royal Thai Navy who has been selected to [...]
2005-04-07 07:54:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2493THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for 1Lt. Patapee RUNGRASSAMEE, 722nd Field Artillery Regiment, WCN 1112 who has been [...]
2005-04-07 07:57:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2494THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for LCdr. Sakda WATTANATHAM, Naval Ordnance Department who has been selected to atten [...]
2005-04-07 07:57:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2495THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Sgt. Warawuth MANEEINT, Aviation Center who has been selected to attend the follo [...]
2005-04-07 07:59:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2496THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Sgt. Kittipong KONGKAW, 9th Air Mobile Company who has been selected to attend th [...]
2005-04-07 07:59:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2517THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Col. Puwadol PONNARK, 3rd Special Forces Regiment, WCN N/A who has been selected [...]
2005-04-08 02:21:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2575THAILAND: ARF ISM DISCUSSES DOCUMENT SECURITY AND
[...] (U) Summary: Thailand and Canada co-chaired the third ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Inter-Sessional Meeting (ISM) on Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime April 6-8 in Bangkok, which focused on intelligence and information sharing, document security and integrity, and police and law enforcem [...]
2005-04-11 08:57:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREL PTER TH ARF
05BANGKOK2601THAILAND: NOBEL LAUREATE SHIRIN EBADI DISCUSSES
[...] (U) SUMMARY. On April 10, Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate (2003) Shirin Ebadi spoke in Bangkok. She focused a discussion attended by poloff on her experiences as a judge, lawyer and advocate for women,s rights in Iran, before and after the Islamic Revolution. She argued that many of the laws tha [...]
2005-04-12 10:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SOCI IR TH IRAQ
05BANGKOK2795EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] (U) As authorized per Ref A, U.S. Embassy Bangkok verifies that the Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by any of the Thai units listed in Para 2, as of this date. Embassy Bangkok's Political Offic [...]
2005-04-26 00:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2796EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] (U) As authorized per Ref A, U.S. Embassy Bangkok verifies that the Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by any of the Thai units listed in Para 2, as of this date. Embassy Bangkok's Political Offic [...]
2005-04-26 00:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2797EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] (U) As authorized per Ref A, U.S. Embassy Bangkok verifies that the Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by any of the Thai units listed in Para 2, as of this date. Embassy Bangkok's Political Offic [...]
2005-04-26 00:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2830THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Flt. Lt. Panyapol CHAIYAPRUKE, Directorate of Personnel, RTAF who has been select [...]
2005-04-26 08:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2831THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Gp. Capt. Suchin WANNAROJ Security Forces Command AirCombat Command RTAF, who has [...]
2005-04-26 08:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2832THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Lt. Sirapatt BUANGBON, the Office of Policy and Planning, Min. of Defense, who ha [...]
2005-04-26 08:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2833THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Col. Dittharat AMORNVITTHAVAT, the Institute of Advanced Military Studies, who ha [...]
2005-04-26 08:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2834THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Col. Amnat POOKSRISUK, Army War College, who has been selected to attend the cour [...]
2005-04-26 08:51:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2835THAILAND: GLOBAL FORUM ON FIGHTING CORRUPTION
[...] Poloff discussed reftel with Brazilian Embassy Minister Counselor Fernando Jose de Carvalho Lopes. Lopes said that he had already been in contact with the Thai MFA regarding the June conference in Brasilia and that his Ambassador preferred that we demarche the MFA separately. Lopes said the [...]
2005-04-26 09:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CPAS KCRM KFRD TH
05BANGKOK2845THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Cdr. Jaray CHOMCHALAD, Naval Personnel Department, who has been selected to atten [...]
2005-04-27 01:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2846THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for LCdr. Warintorn KUMHONG, Naval Personnel Department who has been selected to atte [...]
2005-04-27 01:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2922THAILAND EXBS LEGAL TECHNICAL FORUM
[...] (U) Per reftel request, Post has proposed and confirmed that a "U.S.-Thailand Legal Technical Forum" will be held under the auspices of the Export Control and Related Border Assistance (EXBS) program, in Bangkok in mid-May. Post expects 20-30 Thai participants at the workshop, including partic [...]
2005-04-29 11:17:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC PARM PREL KSTC TH EXBS
05BANGKOK2946COUNTRY CLEARANCE: INR ANALYST REID DAUGHERITY
[...] (U) Post welcomes and grants country clearance to Reid Daugherity, INR Analyst, from May 2 - May 13, 2005 to participate in the 2005 COBRA GOLD Exercise. 2. (U) Post has made a reservation for Mr. Daugherity at the Amari Airport Hotel the night of May 2. Confirmation number is 9948742. [...]
2005-05-02 09:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL OTRA ACOA MOPS TH
05BANGKOK3000THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Plt. Off. Thanaporn THANUPANT, Directorate of Education and Training, who has bee [...]
2005-05-04 04:51:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3001THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for LTC Noppol POLPATIPICHARN, Air Defense Headquarters, who has been selected to att [...]
2005-05-04 04:51:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3002THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for 1Lt. Tippawong RODJANATHAM, Army Training Command, who has been selected to atten [...]
2005-05-04 04:51:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3003THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for 1LT Thayagiat CHANARAT, 9th Air Mobile Company, who has been selected to attend t [...]
2005-05-04 04:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3004THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Maj. Weerachon SOMBOONSIN, 1st Air Mobile Company, who has been selected to atten [...]
2005-05-04 04:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3005THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for 1Lt. Suphannika VIDHAYASARONYUDH, Army Training Command, who has been selected to [...]
2005-05-04 04:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3006THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Wg. Cdr. Arunee DILOKNORANART, Directorate of Education and Training, who has bee [...]
2005-05-04 04:53:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3045BLUE LATERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Pol FSN made inquiries to establish the bona fides of Olympic Arm & Ammunition Co. as requested in reftel. According to the Department of Business Development of the Thai Commerce Ministry, Olympic Arm and Ammunition (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has a three person executive committee made up of Mr. C [...]
2005-05-06 09:46:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH BLUE LANTERN
05BANGKOK3082THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Mr. Auen KUNKEAW, The Supreme Court, who has been selected to attend the WCN 1908 [...]
2005-05-10 02:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3110THAILAND -- DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNMANDATED
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-10 11:28:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM TH
05BANGKOK3144THAILAND: ARF MISSILE DEFENSE CONFERENCE; EAS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Poloffs met with Thai Foreign Ministry (MFA) officials to discuss planning details and next steps for the Missile Defense Conference which the Royal Thai Government (RTG) has agreed to co-host with the U.S. October 6-7 in Bangkok. The Thais expect to achieve consensus within [...]
2005-05-11 09:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL TH ASEAN
05BANGKOK3205THAILAND: CO-CHAIRING THE ARF/ISG
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel talking points to Urawadee Sriphiromya of the MFA Department of ASEAN Affairs. Urawadee said the RTG was appreciative of the United States' willingness to con-chair the ARF/ISG in Honolulu, October 17-19, 2005, and as dialogue partners, looked forward to coordina [...]
2005-05-13 10:31:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PREL AORC XB RP TH
05BANGKOK3258THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Miss Chatchadapa JARURANGSAN, State Enterprise Policy Officer who has been select [...]
2005-05-17 08:18:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3313EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR:
[...] This is an action request. 2. JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in the DIILS, "Human Rights/LOAC" course scheduled from May 16 - 20, 2005. To meet internal DOD advance deployment dead [...]
2005-05-19 03:17:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3392THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Cdr. Peerapong TABYAM, Planning and Estimating Division, Phrachulajomklao Naval D [...]
2005-05-24 08:14:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3439(UNITS TO STATE) EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN
[...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Balance Torch 05-3 scheduled from 18 July to 23 Sept. 2005. To meet i [...]
2005-05-25 08:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3588NOMINATION OF MICHAEL D. SWEENEY FOR THE POWELL
[...] (U) I nominate Michael D. Sweeney for consideration as one of the EAP Bureau's nominees for the Powell Fellows Program. Michael is a tenured FS-03 Foreign Service generalist who has distinguished himself while working in the Consular and Political sections in Embassy Bangkok. He is the type [...]
2005-06-01 08:56:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDAPER
05BANGKOK3622THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Gp. Capt. Saisak KANPACHAI, Directorate of Joint and Combined Exercises who has b [...]
2005-06-03 01:44:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3623THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Paijit SAVASDISARA, The Supreme Court, who has been selected to attend the WCN 29 [...]
2005-06-03 01:44:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3624THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Capt. Yanapan BOOBPAMALA, 9th Air Mobile Company who has been selected to attend [...]
2005-06-03 01:45:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3625THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Capt. Atit Tanyanon, Infantry School, who has been selected to attend the WCN 111 [...]
2005-06-03 01:45:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3790THAILAND: RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON UN DEMOCRACY FUND
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on the UN Democracy Fund and discussed reftel points with Suvat Poopatanapong, Counselor of the International Organization Peace Security and Disarmament Division at MFA. Suvat said the MFA had passed our request to the Thai UN Perm Reps in New York. [...]
2005-06-09 07:14:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM TH
05BANGKOK3802THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for LtG Pamook U-THAICHAYA, Special Warfare Command, who has been selected for an Of [...]
2005-06-10 00:59:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3803THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Ltc Chartchai CHAIGASAM, Special Warfare Command, who has been selected for an O [...]
2005-06-10 01:00:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3804THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Col. Chetta TRONGDEE, 2nd Special Forces Regiment, who has been selected for an O [...]
2005-06-10 01:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3805THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for MG. Podok BUNNAG, 1st Special Forces Division, who has been selected to an Offic [...]
2005-06-10 01:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3806THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Sqn.Ldr. Tawatchai MAKPANICH, RTAF Academy, Air Education and Training Command wh [...]
2005-06-10 01:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3807THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Flt.Lt. Silath REANMANEE, Directorate of Civil Affairs who has been selected to a [...]
2005-06-10 01:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3808THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for AM Decha Hunhaboon, Royal Aide-de-Camp Department, who has been selected to atten [...]
2005-06-10 01:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3810EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] (U) As authorized per Ref A, U.S. Embassy Bangkok verifies that the Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by any of the units from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Army Areas identified in Par [...]
2005-06-10 01:15:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3829EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR:
[...] This is an action request. 2. JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in the following courses and to meet internal DOD advance deployment deadlines, they have requested that the review of h [...]
2005-06-10 05:49:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3890THAILAND: DRIVING FORWARD ON TRAFFIC SAFETY
[...] Summary: The upcoming International Road Federation (IRF) meeting in Bangkok this June affords an opportunity to engage Royal Thai Government (RTG) contacts and consider USG follow- up work on traffic safety in Thailand, including the status of two US Trade and Development Agency (TDA) projects [...]
2005-06-13 09:56:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ELTN ECON ETRD PREL SOCI TH
05BANGKOK3992TALKING POINTS DELIVERED: UN REFORM & PROMOTING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-17 07:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDKUNR PREL PGOV AORC TH UNSC
05BANGKOK3993THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Lieutenant General Nipat THONGLEK, Office of Policy and Planning, MOD who has bee [...]
2005-06-17 07:53:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3994THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Mr. Chinnavuthi KHAWSUMLEE, Ministry of Interior, who has been selected to attend [...]
2005-06-17 07:54:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4066THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Lt. Bunnarasi SIRIRAM, Directorate of Join Civil Affairs, who has been selected t [...]
2005-06-22 01:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4067THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for MG Chaiwat SATONDEE, NSC, who has been selected to attend the WCN 1201, PK for De [...]
2005-06-22 01:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4266THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Col. Pradiyuth KLINSRISOOK, Counter Terrorist Operations Center, Supreme Command, [...]
2005-06-30 08:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4267THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for the individuals listed in Para. 3 who has been selected to attend the courses as [...]
2005-06-30 08:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4268THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Cpt. Jirayut KONGTARAT, Cavalry School, who has been selected to attend the WCN 1 [...]
2005-06-30 08:35:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4269THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for 1LT. Mathawee SRIPAKHO, Jukapong Fort Hospital, who has been selected to attend t [...]
2005-06-30 08:35:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4270THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for 1Lt. Montira YIMSOMBOON, Army Training Command, who has been selected to attend t [...]
2005-06-30 08:35:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4271THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for 1Lt. Sirinipat MARNOOT, Quartermaster Department, who has been selected to attend [...]
2005-06-30 08:35:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4367THAILAND: PARLIAMENT AMENDS CONSTITUTION; CRIMINAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Thai Parliament approved a constitutional amendment revising the method for selecting the nation's National Counter Corruption Commission, the nation's chief independent corruption monitor. Based on petitions filed by members of the opposition Democrat Party, the Office of th [...]
2005-07-05 08:30:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV TH
05BANGKOK4508THAI GOVERNMENT LETTER APPROVING U.S. RESETTLEMENT
[...] On July 8, Embassy received a letter from General Winai Phattiyakul, Secretary-General of the Thai National Security Council, which gives formal Thai government approval for the USG to undertake resettlement from the Thai-Burma border refugee camps. This letter responds to a May 2, 2005 letter [...]
2005-07-12 08:55:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL TH BURMA
05BANGKOK4608THAILAND: RESPONSE TO CCIT DEMARCHE
[...] (U) Poloffs delivered reftel demarche to Komgrit Varakamin, Director of the Peace, Security and Disarmament Division. Komgrit would not offer a specific commitment of Thai support for the CCIT Convention. However, he did say that it was Thailand's policy to comply with all international te [...]
2005-07-18 02:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPTER TH UNGA
05BANGKOK4796CORRECTED VERSION: THAILAND'S NATIONAL DISASTER
[...] Summary: Thailand's new National Disaster Warning Center (NDWC) issued a "Tsunami Watch" immediately following the 7.2 Richter magnitude earthquake near Nicobar Island in the Indian Ocean late at night on July 24. The "watch" prompted local officials to evacuate residents and tourists in some [...]
2005-07-27 01:24:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY TSPL PREL SENV EAID KSCA TH
05BANGKOK4818THAI JUDICIAL COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY ELECTS NEW
[...] (U) On July 25, the Thai Judicial Commission (JC) unanimously elected Mr. Chanchai Likhitjittha, 59, to be the new President of the Supreme Court. Chanchai will replace Mr. Supphachai Phoo-ngam, who will retire on September 30. Chanchai has served on the Supreme Court since 1998, and is curre [...]
2005-07-27 08:41:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI TH
05BANGKOK4822THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Miss Nuttanun LAPANUN, State Enterprise Policy Office, who has been selected to a [...]
2005-07-27 09:12:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4823THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Col. Vit CHAROENSIRI, Counter Terrorist Operations Center, who has been selected [...]
2005-07-27 09:13:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4824THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for 1st. Lt. Sasitha KITCHAWEE, Royal Aide-de-Camp Department, who has been selected [...]
2005-07-27 09:14:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4825THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Lt. Kampon CHANDUAYKIJ, Frigate Sq. 1, who has been selected to attend the follow [...]
2005-07-27 09:19:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4826THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Sqn. Ldr. Sorrayuth CHANTARACHA, who has been selected to attend the WCN 2229, In [...]
2005-07-27 09:20:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4827THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Wg.Cdr. Suchada Wattanawanyoo (WRTAF),who has been selected to attend the WCN 62 [...]
2005-07-27 09:21:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4828THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Capt. Somchai KAWINFUANGFUKUL, Naval Special Warfare Group, who has been selected [...]
2005-07-27 09:22:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4829THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Gp. Capt. Nuanpong TIENTONG (WRTAF),Directorate of Education and Training, who h [...]
2005-07-27 09:23:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4902THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Ltc. Ronawee HIRUNSI Army Training Command, RTA, who has been selected to attend [...]
2005-07-29 11:19:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4903THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Cpt. Jarae SAPTHIANG, 111st Engineer Battalion, who has been selected to attend t [...]
2005-07-29 11:20:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK4904THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Cpt. Krit POOLSIN, 1st Infantry Division, King's Guard, who has been selected to [...]
2005-07-29 11:20:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5144THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Capt. Patchara WAT-AKSORN, Royal Thai Navy Language Center, who has been selected [...]
2005-08-10 09:19:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5145THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for the following individuals in para. 3. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible info [...]
2005-08-10 09:20:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5146UPDATE ON PETCHABOON HMONG SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Summary. A Thai National Security Council official stated on August 8 that the Thai government believed the cause of the Petchaboon Hmong situation was the pull factor created by the Wat Tham Krabok resettlement program, exacerbated by the activities of Hmong-Americans who were encourag [...]
2005-08-10 09:36:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL TH
05BANGKOK5284THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Angkharn INDRA, Wing 4, RTAF, who has been selected to attend the WCN 2480, Inter [...]
2005-08-17 07:11:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5315THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 3. Post apologizes for the short notice but would appreciate this request being processed before the APCSS travel deadline of August 24, 2005. 2. (U) DAO Bangkok has requested that the [...]
2005-08-18 06:57:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5346COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GROMOLL, JAMISON, KANG AND
[...] (U) Post welcomes and grants country clearance to Drs. Robert Gromoll, Eliot Kang, and Kerry Kartchner from the Department of State and Mr. Phil Jamison from the Office of the Secretary of Defense to visit Thailand during the period of August 26 - August 30 , 2005, to give Thai MFA and MOD of [...]
2005-08-19 06:45:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPARM OTRA PREL MARR TH
05BANGKOK5368EMBASSY BANGKOK SENDING HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER TO DC
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-22 00:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM TH
05BANGKOK5444BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] Per reftel request, POL FSN made inquiries into the bona fides of J.N.S. International Co., Ltd and determined the following information. J.N.S. is registered with the Thai Ministry of Commerce, Department of Business Development as: The J.N.S. International Ltd. Registration No.10754501 [...]
2005-08-24 08:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH BLUE LANTERN
05BANGKOK5445BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] Per reftel request, POL FSN made inquiries into the bona fides of Kornyuth Limited Partnership and determined the following information. Kornyuth is registered with the Thai Ministry of Commerce, Department of Business Development as: The Kornyuth Ltd., Partnership Ltd. Capital Registrati [...]
2005-08-24 08:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH BLUE LANTERN
05BANGKOK5446BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Per reftel request, POL FSN made inquiries into the bona fides of Somboon Firearms Ltd and determined the following information. Somboon is registered with the Thai Ministry of Commerce, Department of Business Development as: The Somboon Firearms Co. Ltd. Capital Registration 240,000 Bah [...]
2005-08-24 08:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH BLUE LANTERN
05BANGKOK5447(UNITS TO STATE) EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN
[...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Balance Torch 06-2 scheduled from 3 October to 3 December 2005. To me [...]
2005-08-24 08:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5454THAILAND CIV AIR: PROPOSAL FOR OPEN SKIES TALKS
[...] (U) This cable is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (U) As reported in Ref A, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra recently proposed sending an Open Skies delegation to Washington before his scheduled visit to the United States with an eye to be able to announce substantial progre [...]
2005-08-24 10:25:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD PREL TH
05BANGKOK5569THAILAND CHILD LABOR REPORT - 2005
[...] (U) Contradictory statistical surveys by various Royal Thai government (RTG) agencies involved in child labor issues make an estimate of the scope of the phenomenon in Thailand difficult. Children found in street peddling/begging and other illegal industries such as prostitution are generally [...]
2005-08-30 09:26:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI TH
05BANGKOK5573THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Sakoltee PHATIYKOL, Depart of Special Investigation, Ministry of Justice, who has [...]
2005-08-31 02:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5574THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for LTC Rawee TANGPITHAKKUL, Director of Operations, Royal Thai Army, who has been se [...]
2005-08-31 02:35:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5575THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Lt. Komol KONGBOONRAK, Fleet Training Command, Royal Thai Fleet, Royal Thai Navy, [...]
2005-08-31 02:35:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5628THAI RESPONSE TO SAICM DEMARCHE
[...] Talking points in reftel were delivered on August 30 to Mr. Chusak Wongwatcharakarn, Director of the Hazardous Substance Control Bureau, Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry, and to Mr. Komgrit Varakamin, Director of the Peace, Security and Disarmament Division, Department of I [...]
2005-09-01 08:21:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ETRD ECON TH
05BANGKOK5636THAILAND CIVAIR: CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IN
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (U) The Royal Thai Government has officially confirmed its plans to send a delegation to engage in talks on September 7-8 (with September 9 held in reserve) with the objective of concluding an Open Skies Agreement. Mr. Chaisak Angkasu [...]
2005-09-01 10:29:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD OVIP PREL TH
05BANGKOK5653EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] (U) As authorized per Ref A, U.S. Embassy Bangkok verifies that the Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that. as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by any of the Thailand Armed Forces units listed in Para 2. Embassy Bangko [...]
2005-09-02 03:49:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5662THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for 1Lt. Suteeka BOONWANG, Special Warfare School, Royal Thai Army, who has been sele [...]
2005-09-02 07:59:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5664THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for 1Lt. Sapasith KULPASITH, 1st Infantry Division, King's Guard, who has been select [...]
2005-09-02 08:11:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5665THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Col. Sunai PRAPHUCHANAY, 3rd Special Forces Regiment, who has been selected to at [...]
2005-09-02 08:12:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5671EU GRANTS GSP TO THAI SHRIMP IMPORTS
[...] Summary: The EU,s reinstatement of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) benefits for shrimp imports should be a high note for an otherwise hard-hit Thai shrimp industry this year. The reduction in duties for Thai shrimp broadens a previously small market for exporters, but supply issues [...]
2005-09-02 09:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD TH
05BANGKOK5673INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION MEETING:
[...] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed that Thailand will send a delegation to the September 7-8 International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting in Jakarta on Malacca Strait security among littoral states. The Thai delegation will be led by Mr. Pornchai Danvivathana, Director of t [...]
2005-09-02 10:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHSA KCRM PBTS PTER EWWT TH
05BANGKOK5681THAILAND CIVAIR: READOUT ON FAA CONSULTATIONS WITH
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Consultations between a visiting team from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and officials from the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) met pursuant to reftel and previous consideration of problems relating to the Thai carrier Phuket Air on August 13, 2005. The discussions [...]
2005-09-06 02:09:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON TH
05BANGKOK5699THAILAND: CAPITAL ALLOCATION TO TSUNAMI VICTIMS
[...] The streets of Patong Beach are busy, not as busy as normal and with a distinct scarcity of the Asian tourists typical during the summer months that comprise the low tourist season in Phuket, but still enough to give the place a certain buzz. Hotels report a 40-50 percent occupancy rate, about [...]
2005-09-06 08:40:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAID TH
05BANGKOK5705ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THAILAND
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. Per ref. A Embassy notified RTG MFA America and South Pacific Affairs Department of U.S. acceptance and thanks for Thai offer of blankets, canned fish and rice for Hurricane Katrina relief on September 6. Embassy had earlier discussed pri [...]
2005-09-06 09:55:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID PREL US TH
05BANGKOK5707EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR:
[...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise FLASH Torch 06-1 scheduled from 03 - 31 October 2005. To meet interna [...]
2005-09-06 11:18:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5708THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Col. Yuthakiat LUANPAIRIN, Office of Policy and Planning, Ministry of Defense who [...]
2005-09-06 11:19:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5750THAILAND: FY 2005 SUPPLEMENTAL PKO ALLOCATIONS TO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-08 08:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PARM TH PKO
05BANGKOK5773BLUE LANTERN LEVEL II PRE-LICENSE CHECK ON PENDING
[...] Per reftel request, Pol FSN visited the Royal Thai Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering in Bangkok on September 7 to inquire about Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) links with the Singapore firm, Monarch Aviation Pte., Ltd. Group Capt. Suphachok Onbunkua, staff aide to the Director of Aeronautic [...]
2005-09-08 08:59:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH SN BLUE LANTERN
05BANGKOK5805THAI RESPONSE TO IPAPI DEMARCHE
[...] Regional Environmental, Science, and Health Officer (REO) delivered points in Reftel to Dr. Itti Ditbanjong, Ambassador attached to the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and to Ms. Sansanee Sahussarungsi, Director of the Division of Economic Information of t [...]
2005-09-09 08:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON PREL SOCI TBIO XB XC TH
05BANGKOK5808THAILAND AVIAN INFLUENZA: SITUATION REPORT 1
[...] On August 31, 2005, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) announced that it had detected another outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry in central Thailand (Ayutthaya and Kamphaeng Phet). This new detection was made in so-called native chickens (free ranging, backyard poul [...]
2005-09-09 09:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO AMED CASC EAGR AMGT PGOV SOCI TH
05BANGKOK5875THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Lt. Col. Kornwipa JAROENPOL, office of Permanent Secretary for Defense, MOD, who [...]
2005-09-13 07:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5876THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for Col. Barame SIRIKATE, Office of the Comptroller General, Supreme Command Headquar [...]
2005-09-13 07:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5882THAILAND'S RESPONSE REGARDING CODEX AD HOC
[...] Post contacted Thai lead of delegation, Ms. Orathai Silapanapaporn, Assistant Director, Office of Commodity and System Standards, National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards regarding ref tel action request. 2. Thai position on questions posed in reftel is as follows: [...]
2005-09-13 08:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD TBIO TH
05BANGKOK6016THAI TEXTILES AND APPAREL: COPING WITH A
[...] Summary: Thailand's textiles and apparel exports continue to grow following the expiration of the global quota system, albeit at a more moderate pace than during the banner year of 2004. The overall sector has seen exports rise by a solid 5.8 percent in the first half of 2005, defying the mos [...]
2005-09-20 09:29:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDKTEX ECON ETRD ELAB
05BANGKOK6090TWO MOVES AGAINST THE THAI MEDIA: NEWSPAPER AVOIDS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. On September 12, Thai entertainment tycoon Paiboon Damrongchaitham of GMM Grammy shocked Thailand by attempting a hostile takeover of the Matichon Group, as well as buying up a large stake in T Bangkok Post (Ref A). Press freedom advocates, academics and the politi opposition stron [...]
2005-09-23 08:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KPAO PINS PROP TH HUMAN RIGHTS
05BANGKOK6091 THAI RESPONSE TO ASSISTANCE WITH REMOVAL OF ALIEN
[...] (U) Acting Refcoord delivered reftel demarche on September 21 to Dus Manapan, Counselor, Social Division, Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After consulting with seni officials in his department, Dusit stated that it would be "quite difficult" for the RTG [...]
2005-09-23 08:02:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF TH
05BANGKOK6095TWO MOVES AGAINST THE THAI MEDIA: NEWSPAPER AVOIDS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. On September 12, Thai entertainment tycoon Paiboon Damrongchaitham of GMM Grammy shocked Thailand by attempting a hostile takeover of the Matichon Group, as well as buying up a large stake in The Bangkok Post (Ref A). Press freedom advocates, academics and the political opposition [...]
2005-09-23 09:57:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KPAO PINS PROP TH HUMAN RIGHTS
05BANGKOK6096TWO MOVES AGAINST THE THAI MEDIA: NEWSPAPER AVOIDS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. On September 12, Thai entertainment tycoon Paiboon Damrongchaitham of GMM Grammy shocked Thailand by attempting a hostile takeover of the Matichon Group, as well as buying up a large stake in The Bangkok Post (Ref A). Press freedom advocates, academics and the political opposition [...]
2005-09-23 09:58:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KPAO PINS PROP TH HUMAN RIGHTS
05BANGKOK6098MEDICAL TOURISM: OUTSOURCE YOUR KNEE SURGERY TO
[...] Summary: Low costs and high quality medical treatment in Thailand are bringing in a new breed of visitor, the medical tourist traveling overseas for treatment unavailable or too expensive in their own country. Thai hospitals are positioning themselves to be the regional destination of choice [...]
2005-09-23 10:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD
05BANGKOK6099 THAI RESPONSE TO ASSISTANCE WITH REMOVAL OF ALIEN
[...] (U) Acting Refcoord delivered reftel demarche on September 21 to Dusit Manapan, Counselor, Social Division, Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After consulting with senior officials in his department, Dusit stated that it would be "quite difficult" for the [...]
2005-09-23 10:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF TH
05BANGKOK6109 THAI RESPONSE TO ASSISTANCE WITH REMOVAL OF ALIEN
[...] (U) Acting Refcoord delivered reftel demarche on September 21 to Dusit Manapan, Counselor, Social Division, Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After consulting with senior officials in his department, Dusit stated that it would be "quite difficult" for the R [...]
2005-09-23 13:25:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF TH
05BANGKOK6154WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS: THAILAND RESPONSE
[...] Econoff contacted Ministry of Commerce's Department of Trade Negotiation (DTN) officials per reftel regarding the Thai offer on trade in services. Answers are keyed to questions in reftel. 2. Q: Has the host government stated specifically that its offer is tied to further movement in ag [...]
2005-09-27 05:08:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD WTRO
05BANGKOK6156THAILAND AVIAN INFLUENZA: SITUATION REPORT 2
[...] On September 16, 2005, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) announced confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 90 birds in central Thailand (Saraburi and Kamphaeng Phet). This new detection was made in so-called native chickens (free ranging, backyard poultry) with minimum biosecuri [...]
2005-09-27 05:11:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO AMED CASC EAGR AMGT PGOV SOCI TH
05BANGKOK6241THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for GP. CPT CHANINTORN CHALERMSUP, WG. CDR. WANCHAI PLANGSRI, and LT. COL. UKRIT SA-A [...]
2005-09-30 04:02:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK6243THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for GP. CPT CHANINTORN CHALERMSUP, WG. CDR. WANCHAI PLANGSRI, and LT. COL. UKRIT SA-A [...]
2005-09-30 04:46:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK6244THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for CPT THITIKAJII BIJAPHALA, of the Defense Research and Development Office, who has [...]
2005-09-30 04:51:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK6245THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for COL WUTICHAI ISARA, of the Fort Mengrai-Maharaj Hospital, who has been selected t [...]
2005-09-30 04:57:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK6246THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for CPT WORACHIN YAOWARAT, of the 2nd Engineer Battalion, King's Guard, who has been [...]
2005-09-30 05:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK626COL JAMES REILLY'S ASSIGNMENT AS COMMANDING
[...] (U) LtGen Blackman, I mentioned this to you in person at our last meeting, but I wanted a written record of my appreciation for the splendid performance of Col James Reilly during his recent tenure as commanding officer for the Combined Support Group Thailand (CSG-THAI). First, as leader of [...]
2005-01-25 03:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK6282THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) ILEA BANGKOK has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for the following individuals, who have been selected to attend the Post Blast Inve [...]
2005-10-03 02:44:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK6287THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) BANGKOK RSO has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for the following individuals, who have been selected to attend ATA 5213, Cyber Terr [...]
2005-10-03 03:28:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK6288THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) BANGKOK RSO has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for the following individuals, who have been selected to attend ATA 5432, VIP Protec [...]
2005-10-03 04:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK6362THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for COL KANTANPONG WAJJANATEPIN and CAPT PANTHIRA WATTANAMONGKOL, who have been selec [...]
2005-10-06 02:02:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK6386LIFTING THE BAN ON U.S. BEEF
[...] Summary: Prime Minister Thaksin,s pledge to President Bush to lift the ban on imports of U.S. beef has filtered down to the working level for implementation. However, this is the third time that PM Thaksin has promised to lift the ban without resolution. Technical requirements still remain [...]
2005-10-06 11:49:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD TH
05BANGKOK6527COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CHARGE D'AFFAIRES SHARI
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes visit of Charge d'Affaires Shari Villarosa and grants country clearance for Bangkok transit (October 21,29 and 31) and visit to Mae Sot refugee camp (October 30-31). Point of contact for the Bangkok transit portion of Charge Villarosa's travel is Political Officer Jer [...]
2005-10-14 04:31:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OTRA BM TH BURMA
05BANGKOK6564THAILAND AND GI IN THE WTO
[...] On October 17, Emboff met with Deputy Director General Wiboonlasana Ruamraksa of the Department of Intellectual Property, and Trademark Office Director Pajchima Thanasanti and presented talking points on upcoming WTO agriculture negotiations and geographical indications (GI) as requested in r [...]
2005-10-17 08:44:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD KIPR WTO
05BANGKOK6627THAILAND TO MAKE SUPPORTIVE STATEMENT AT UNESCO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-20 02:21:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETRD PHUM SCUL TH UNESCO
05BANGKOK6650COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR EAP/MLS THAI DESK
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes visit of EAP/MLS Thailand desk officer Melanie Higgins and grants country clearance. Point of contact for the Bangkok portion of her travel is Political Officer Jim Cole (O) 02 205 4816 (C) 01 868-0498 (H) 02 287-4652. 2. Hotel reservations have been made at the C [...]
2005-10-21 02:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA TH
05BANGKOK6663THAIS PLAN FOR TAMIFLU PRODUCTION
[...] Summary: The RTG is actively stockpiling the antiviral medicine Tamiflu and considering producing the drug in Thailand, with or without a license, in preparation for a possible avian flu pandemic. The RTG is procuring ingredients for production of the drug, but it is unclear if the Thai pha [...]
2005-10-21 05:29:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR KIPR SENV TBIO TH
05BANGKOK6693THAI GROUPS PRESS TO LIFT U.S. SHRIMP TARIFFS
[...] On October 26, about forty persons representing various Thai shrimp farmer organizations held a press conference on the sidewalk outside of Embassy Bangkok, expressing concern about the outcome of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) review of anti-dumping tariffs on Thai shrimp export [...]
2005-10-25 05:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD ECON TH
05BANGKOK6727THAI EXPECTED TO INVITE FORMER PRESIDENTS TO
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. The Thai government is planning a large commemoration ceremony on December 26 in memory of those who died in the 2004 tsunami. Post's consular section is already working with the families of victims and Americans who were affected [...]
2005-10-26 06:55:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP CASC PREL EAID TH
05BANGKOK6761THAILAND: PRIVATIZING EGAT UNLIKELY TO REFORM THE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Shares of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) are to be sold in an initial public offering in November 2005. Partial privatization of this high-profile state-owned enterprise (SOE) enables the Royal Thai Government (RTG) a way to maintain momentum in imple [...]
2005-10-27 09:15:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EINV EPET KPRV TH
05BANGKOK6817THAILAND GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT: RICE FOR ROLLING
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Royal Thai Government (RTG) has floated the idea of paying for four mass transit lines in the Bangkok metro area at a cost of about $5 billion with cash and agricultural products through barter deals negotiated with other governments. Agricultural commodities, however, are [...]
2005-10-31 08:41:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR ELTN MASS TH
05BANGKOK6843THAILAND REACTION TO EU AGRICULTURE PROPOSAL
[...] Embassy delivered talking points on the EU agriculture proposal to the RTG Ministry of Commerce as requested in reftel. Ms. Sirinart Chaimun of the Ministry's Department of Trade Negotiations said that the RTG shared essentially the same view as the U.S. of the EU proposal and considered it t [...]
2005-11-01 08:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EAGR EU TH
05BANGKOK6870COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LT COL MUNIPALLI
[...] (U) Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Lt. Col. Munipalli from Nov. 5 - Nov. 9, 2005 to participate in the U.S.- Thailand Strategic Dialogue. 2. (U) Hotel reservations have been made at: Conrad Hotel, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok Tel: (66-2) 690-9999 [...]
2005-11-02 08:08:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA TH
05BANGKOK68752005 HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
[...] I nominate Michael D. Sweeney for the 2005 Human Rights and Democracy Award. Mr Sweeney has spearheaded the Mission's initiatives on improving the human rights practices of the Royal Thai Government (RTG) and the expansion of democracy-related capacity-building programs. He has been a tire [...]
2005-11-02 09:12:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDAPER PHUM TH
05BANGKOK6901THAI TELECOM SECTOR: NORWAY'S TELENOR BUYS OUT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On October 20, 2005, Norway's Telenor announced an indirect takeover of Thailand's UCOM and its mobile phone subsidiary Total Access Communications (TAC). The complex transaction paves the way for Telenor control of Thailand's second-largest mobile phone operator. The National T [...]
2005-11-03 08:18:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECPS EINV ECON TH
05BANGKOK6909BANGKOK FY06 REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HUB WORKPLAN
[...] Summary: In FY06, the Regional Environmental Office (REO) based in Bangkok will continue its broad range of activities in 25 countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Three priority topics, however, will likely dominate the attention of this hub - avian influenza, efforts to combat illegal [...]
2005-11-04 01:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ECON TBIO TPHY TH
05BANGKOK6954COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PM/RSAT JANE BOCKLAGE
[...] (U) Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Jane Bocklage from Nov. 5 - Nov. 9, 2005 to participate in the U.S.- Thailand Strategic Dialogue. 2. (U) Hotel reservations have been made at: Conrad Hotel, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok Tel: (66-2) 690-9999 Fax: [...]
2005-11-05 04:58:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MARR MASS PREL TH
05BANGKOK6960UN ESCAP: REQUEST FOR TESTIMONY ON ASIAN
[...] (U) This message is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (U) UN ESCAP has requested nominations of experts to participate in the Expert Group Meeting on Development Issues and Policies: Infrastructure Development, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, December 14-15, 2005. The purpo [...]
2005-11-07 03:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN AORC EAID TH
05BANGKOK7000EXPORTS REVIVE THAI ECONOMY
[...] Summary: After a weak showing in the first quarter, the Thai economy has strongly recovered, achieving 4.4 percent GDP growth in the second quarter with even stronger growth anticipated for the second half. Exports account for almost all this growth as domestic consumption and private investme [...]
2005-11-09 04:23:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD TH
05BANGKOK7040THAILAND GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT: RICE FOR ROLLING
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Royal Thai Government (RTG) has floated the idea of paying for four mass transit lines in the Bangkok metro area at a cost of about $5 billion with cash and agricultural products through barter deals negotiated with other governments. Agricultural commodities, however, are [...]
2005-11-10 09:48:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR ELTN MASS TH
05BANGKOK7043THAI TELECOM SECTOR REFORM:PROSPECTS FOR
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Royal Thai Government (RTG) plans to privatize the telecom operators TOT PCL (TOT) and CAT Telecom PCL (CAT) are finally moving forward. Several practical problems require resolution, however, before either enterprise will be able to effect an initial public offering (IPO) of s [...]
2005-11-10 09:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECPS EINV ECON TH
05BANGKOK7079THAI RESPONSE TO CODEX DEMARCHE
[...] On November 8, Embassy presented talking points on infant formula standards for the upcoming Codex meeting in Bonn as requested in reftel. 2. Metanee Sukontarag, Director of the Office of Commodity and System Standards in the Ministry of Agriculture, responded via email that Thailand in p [...]
2005-11-15 06:27:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD FDA
05BANGKOK7086DEMARCHE DELIVERED- UNGA HUMAN RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS
[...] (SBU) On November 10, Poloff delivered Reftel talking points to Mr. Peerasak Chantavarin, Director of the Social Division of the International Organizations Department of the MFA. Peerasak responded that he was familiar with the resolutions since he had received telephone calls from the Japane [...]
2005-11-15 11:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV TH UNGA
05BANGKOK7124THAILAND: COURT SUSPENDS PRIVATIZATION OF
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Thailand,s Supreme Administrative Court has ordered the Minister of Energy and EGAT Plc to suspend the initial public offering (IPO) of shares of the state-owned power producer,s stock scheduled for November 16-17, 2005. The Court,s decision represents an unexpected victory for [...]
2005-11-16 09:36:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EINV EPET KPRV TH
05BANGKOK7142THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 3. 2. (U) DEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below who will be new signatures for one of DEA's Host Cou [...]
2005-11-17 08:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7143THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Flt.Lt. Kraiwan CHANCHALAD, Directorate of Armament, Air Support Command, [...]
2005-11-17 08:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7144THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Wg.Cdr. Kamolratana SUTTABOOSAYA, Directorate of Medical Services, Air Su [...]
2005-11-17 08:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7145THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for FltLt. Choosak KASATEWIT, Directorate of Civil Engineering, Air Support C [...]
2005-11-17 08:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7146THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Siri SANTONG, 12th Signal Battalion, King's Guard, who has been sele [...]
2005-11-17 08:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7147THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Capt. Wasin BAMBUNGCHEEP, Naval Medical Department, who has been selected [...]
2005-11-17 08:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7148THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for 1Lt. Araya SAYANHAVIKASIT, Ordnance School, who has been selected to atte [...]
2005-11-17 08:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7149THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for MG Boonchu KIRDCHOK, who has been selected to attend the WCN N/A, Nationa [...]
2005-11-17 08:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7150THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Worachin Yaowarat, 2nd Engineer Battalion, King's Guard, who has bee [...]
2005-11-17 08:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7151THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Pongsatorn SUKRAPANNA, 22nd Cavalry Squadron, who has been selected [...]
2005-11-17 08:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7152THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Sitthisak MINWONG, 1st Infantry Division, King's Guard, who has been [...]
2005-11-17 08:08:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7153THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Waraporn JUNTORN, Special Warfare Center, who has been selected to a [...]
2005-11-17 08:08:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7154THAILAND HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: INTELLECTUAL
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) ILEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the Intellectual Prop [...]
2005-11-17 08:08:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7155THAILAND HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: POLICE COLONEL
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) DEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Police Colonel Anurak SAITHONG and Police Lt. Colonel Thanayos SUKRATANA who will [...]
2005-11-17 08:08:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7156THAILAND HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: CRIME SCENE
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) ILEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the Crime Scene Inves [...]
2005-11-17 08:09:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7268DEMARCHE DELIVERED: THAILAND INTERESTED BUT
[...] Poloff delivered Reftel demarche on November 21 to Ms. Patchanee Kithavorn, Director of the Latin America Division of the MFA Department of American and South Pacific Affairs. Patchanee told Poloff that she received Post's non-paper and that the RTG was sympathetic to the needs of the OAS Missi [...]
2005-11-23 03:25:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PTER TH OAS
05BANGKOK7289THAILAND AMBITIOUS ON HONG KONG, BUT WARY
[...] On November 22, Econoff met with Ms. Sirinart Chaimun, Director of the Bureau of Multilateral Trade Negotations in the Ministry of Commerce to discuss the RTG agenda for the upcoming WTO Ministerial in Hong Kong. The RTG is sending a thirty-plus person team to the Ministerial headed by Deputy [...]
2005-11-23 09:45:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD KIRC KPAO OIIP TH WTRO
05BANGKOK7334BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Per reftel request, here are the results of posts inquiries into the bona fides of G.H. International. Company Profile Per the Thai Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, G.H.International Co. Ltd is filed under registration number 1160/2517, dated 9 OCT 1974. Capital re [...]
2005-11-28 06:29:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH BLUE LANTERN
05BANGKOK7364THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) DEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below from the Nong Kai Provincial Police who are scheduled to [...]
2005-11-29 08:13:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7365THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lt. Yuthanavi MUNGTHANYA, Sattahip Naval Base, who has been selected to a [...]
2005-11-29 08:13:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7399THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for LTC Khunakorn KANA, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences, w [...]
2005-12-01 02:00:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7508BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Per reftel request, here are the results of Post's inquiries into the bona fides of Bangkok Helicopter Services Co., Ltd. and The General Aviation Co., Ltd. Company Profile per the Thai Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce: The Bangkok Helicopter Services Co. Ltd is filed [...]
2005-12-07 06:40:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH BLUE LANTERN
05BANGKOK7523THAIS TO TAKE U.S. TO WTO OVER CONTINUOUS BOND
[...] RTG trade officials decided December 6 to file a complaint against the U.S. in the WTO over a U.S. requirement that shrimp importers file a continuous bond to cover expected anti-dumping duties. Nadhawan Tanyongmas, Trade Officer in the Department of Foreign Trade, said RTG representatives i [...]
2005-12-07 08:51:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD TH
05BANGKOK7537THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) ILEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below, who has been selected to attend the Leadership Dev [...]
2005-12-08 02:44:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7581HALF-BAKED IDEA FOR ZOO INCREASES DOUBT ABOUT THAI
[...] (U) Summary: Chiang Mai's Night Safari Park, although set to open officially on January 1, opened privately on November 16 in a ceremony presided over by Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Controversial since its inception, for reasons including alleged substandard treatment of an [...]
2005-12-13 00:25:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ECON PGOV PREL TH
05BANGKOK7599IMET IN THAILAND -- KEY TOOL FOR ENGAGEMENT
[...] The International Military Education and Training Program (IMET) has been a vital tool for almost 30 years to improve the Thai military's ability to develop core skills and competence. In addition to providing world-class training through a wide range of courses, IMET has helped us create a [...]
2005-12-13 10:18:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MARR MASS TH IMET
05BANGKOK7649THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Maj. Thiratch SOMBUTSIRI, Directorate of Civil Affairs, who has been sele [...]
2005-12-16 00:35:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7650THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for FLO Pornpote CHAICHANKUL, JAG, MOD, who has been selected to attend the W [...]
2005-12-16 00:35:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7651THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for FS1 Watcharin SAI-IN, Directorate of Armament, Air Support Command, RTAF, [...]
2005-12-16 00:36:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7652THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lcdr. Amonthep THONGSIN, Amphibious Squadron, Royal Thai Fleet, who has b [...]
2005-12-16 00:36:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7653THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Pakawat KROBSORN, 2nd SF.BN.4th SF Regiment, who has been selected t [...]
2005-12-16 00:36:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7654THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for 1Lt. Sunai JIRASOMBOON, Field Artillery Battalion, Artillery Center, who [...]
2005-12-16 00:37:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7655THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lcdr. Apirat SANGPETCHSONG, Somdejprapinklao Hospital, RTN, who has been [...]
2005-12-16 00:38:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7656THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Capt. Ek-Art SILLAPACHARN, Royal Thai Marine Corps, who has been selected [...]
2005-12-16 00:38:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
05BANGKOK7657THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Capt. Padermchai SUCONTHAMAT, Royal Thai Marine Corps, who has been selec [...]
2005-12-16 00:38:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7658THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Surachart RUANWONG, 1st Spec. Forces, BN, 1st SF Regiment, who has b [...]
2005-12-16 00:39:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7668THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Flt.Lt. Karn VANIJAKA, Office of the Comptroller, RTAF, who has been sele [...]
2005-12-16 05:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7669THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Ltc. Ruarob MUANGMAN, J-2/SCHQ, who has been selected to attend the WCN C [...]
2005-12-16 05:48:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7670THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for LTC Khrongpon LOHACHALA, J-2/Schq., who has been selected to attend the W [...]
2005-12-16 05:48:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7715THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) LEGATT has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lt. Col. Surachate HAKPARN, who has been selected to attend the 225th Session a [...]
2005-12-19 03:38:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7729THAILAND: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) In 2005, Thailand continued to support domestic and international counterterrorism efforts. Thailand is a major beneficiary of US anti-terrorism assistance, with numerous Thai police and security officials participating in US-sponsored training courses. 2. (U) There were no acts of [...]
2005-12-19 09:17:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC TH
05BANGKOK7796COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR EAP PDAS KATHLEEN STEPHENS
[...] (U) Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to PDAS Stephens from January 26-January 31. 2. (U) Hotel reservations are being made per reftel request. 3. (U) Embassy point of contact is: Mark Lambert Work phone: (66-2) 205-4729 Home: (66-2) 285-6186 Cell phone: (66 [...]
2005-12-22 05:11:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA TH
05BANGKOK7801THAILAND RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR AVIAN AND
[...] (U) Post hereby provides updated responses to second avian influenza questionnaire contained in reftel A: A) PREPAREDNESS/COMMUNICATION -- DOES THE GOVERNMENT HAVE A PREPAREDNESS PLAN/STRATEGY FOR PREVENTING AVIAN FLU FROM BECOMING A PANDEMIC AND CONTAINING A PANDEMIC ONCE IT OCCURS? IF TH [...]
2005-12-22 07:54:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO SENV ECON EAGR EAID PREL XX
05BANGKOK7802ASEAN WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT NETWORK LAUNCH: AN
[...] (U) Summary: On December 1, representatives from nine of the ten ASEAN countries and the ASEAN Secretariat approved the launch of the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN),a regional law enforcement network to combat illegal wildlife trafficking in Southeast Asia. The launch provid [...]
2005-12-22 08:02:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PREL KCRM XC TH
05BANGKOK7803THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) NAS has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below who have been selected to attend the Crime Scene Inv [...]
2005-12-22 08:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7804THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: MAJ. WARISARA JAIPIAM
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Maj. Warisara JAIPIAM, Civil Affairs School, who has been selected to att [...]
2005-12-22 08:14:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BASRAH149DESPITE MINOR HICCUPS, SUCCESSFUL ELECTION IN THE SOUTH
[...] Summary: December 15 elections in Basrah and the other three southern provinces generally ran smoothly and without many signs of significant fraud or security incidents. Basrah Regional Embassy Office (REO) Iraqi Provincial Action Officers (IPAOs) visited three polling centers in the morning [...]
2005-12-15 17:19:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM PHUM IZ
05BASRAH154PROJECT MONEY JUMP-STARTS PRDCS IN MAYSAN AND DHI QAR
[...] Summary: The Provincial Reconstruction and Development Committees (PRDC) in Maysan and Dhi Qar provinces met on December 19 and 20. Demonstrations over fuel price increases in both provinces threatened to disrupt the meetings, but Provincial Council members prevailed in making the meeting ta [...]
2005-12-22 11:01:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON EAID IZ UN
05BASRAH155REO BASRAH SUPPORT FOR PRIVATE MEDIA IN THE RUN-UP TO THE
[...] Summary. REO Basrah programmed $145,000 in public diplomacy grant funds to media organizations for coverage of key election issues in the run-up to the December 15 national election. Al-Samawah, Al-Manarah, Shatt Al-Arab, Al-Haqeeqa and Basrah Politics newspapers and Radio Shinasheel each rec [...]
2005-12-24 16:08:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KDEM PGOV IZ
05BEIRUT2285 MGLE01: BIOGRAPHY OF POTENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR
[...] WE have learned that Prime Minister-designate Fouad Siniora has agreed with the two main Shiite political forces to name Fawzi Salloukh as Minister for Foreign Affairs. Salloukh is a retired diplomat and a moderate Shia figure with national standing as an independent intellectual. He is 74 y [...]
2005-07-12 12:55:00Embassy BeirutUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR ECON SOCI LE
05BEIRUT654 Lebanon Biographies of Potential Prime Ministers
[...] Followig are biographies of potential candidates to repace Prime Minister Omar Karami who resigned on Febuary 28, 2005. According to the 1943 National Pat and the 1989 Taif Accord, Lebanon's Prime Miniter must be a Sunni Muslim. Several names of poential candidates are being discussed i [...]
2005-03-03 11:37:00Embassy BeirutUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR ECON LE
05BOGOTA10027STRONG ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
[...] Summary: Public support for the re-election of President Uribe generally focuses on the administration's security policy. The recent performance of the macro economy, however, suggests the President's economic policies have been likewise successful. While significant improvements in macro i [...]
2005-10-25 18:49:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN CO
05BOGOTA10167 Colombian Civil Aviation Response to Open Skies
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-28 18:41:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR CO
05BOGOTA10176 REQUESTS TO URGE EU TO TABLE MEANINGFUL
[...] SUBJECT DEMARCHE WAS DELIVERED TO ANDRES ESPINOSA, TRADE ADVISOR TO THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, AND RAFAEL BARBOSA, ADVISOR FOR THE DIRECTORATE OF ECONOMIC INTEGRATION, MINISTRY OF COMMERCE. ESPINOSA NOTED IN HIS RESPONSE THAT AS A MEMBER OF THE CAIRNS GROUP, THE GOVERNMENT OF COLOMBIA IS SE [...]
2005-10-28 20:38:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR CO
05BOGOTA10178VISA REVOCATIONS: A HARD HIT ON COLOMBIAN CRIMINALS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In recent months, the Consular Section's Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU) revoked a large number of non- immigrant visas (NIV) granted to Colombian nationals who are members of violent gangs and terrorist organizations, wanted and captured narcotics traffickers, family members benefi [...]
2005-10-28 20:47:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS ASEC KCRM KWMN SMIG CO KHUM
05BOGOTA10204 Colombian Civil Aviation Response to Demarche on
[...] During an October 26 meeting with the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Director General Fernando Sanclemente, DCM raised USG concerns regarding mandatory travel agent fees for airline ticketing. Sanclemente said he will be meeting with travel agency representatives next month, but du [...]
2005-10-31 15:09:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR CO
05BOGOTA10232CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS JUDGED TO BE IMPROVING
[...] (U) Colombian government officials, academics, and international military speakers discussed civil-military interaction at an Embassy co-sponsored seminar on October 26. Vice Minister of Defense Andres Penate reported that the civilian-military relations were "mature" and improving under the [...]
2005-11-01 13:51:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO
05BOGOTA10314GOC WILL GIVE REPARATIONS TO VICTIMS OF 1997
[...] (U) ON OCTOBER 12, FOREIGN MINISTER CAROLINA BARCO SAID COLOMBIA WOULD GIVE REPARATIONS TO THE VICTIMS OF THE 1997 MAPIRIPAN MASSACRE AND IN GENERAL FULFILL ITS INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS IN THE CASE, FOLLOWING THE INTER AMERICAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS DECISION AGAINST COLOMBIA IN THE MATTER, RE [...]
2005-11-02 15:04:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM CO
05BOGOTA10383GOC RESPONSE TO WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATION QUESTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-03 21:30:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD WTRO
05BOGOTA10497CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING EXPECTED NOVEMBER 11
[...] Colombia's Constitutional Court is expected to rule Friday, November 11 on the Electoral Guarantees law, which sets out the presidential campaign "rules of the game" for incumbents seeking second terms. A leading weekly newspaper, which accurately predicted the Court's recent reelection deci [...]
2005-11-07 20:21:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CO
05BOGOTA10640COLOMBIA LIKELY TO ABSTAIN ON UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-15 15:37:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNHRC CO
05BOGOTA10683MOD AND UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE SIGN ACCORD; GOC
[...] On November 8, Minister of Defense Camilo Ospina Bernal and Director of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Colombia (OHCHR) Michael Fruhling signed a cooperation agreement on human rights training for the Colombian military that meets another of the High Commissioner fo [...]
2005-11-16 11:41:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PHUM PREL CO
05BOGOTA1079SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY: THE U.S.
[...] This is in response to reftel request. ---------------------------- Human Rights Strategy Report ---------------------------- 2. Although Colombia is a democracy, it has been ravaged by an internal armed conflict financed by drug trafficking and other criminal activities for over 40 year [...]
2005-02-02 15:52:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV ELAB KDEM KPAO KSEP EAID CO
05BOGOTA10890DIAGNOSTIC RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL STOLEN FROM
[...] Summary. Colombian state oil company Ecopetrol confirmed that a small container of diagnostic radioactive material was stolen from one of its facilities in early October. The material is used to measure flow rates through its oil pipelines and contains a very low concentration of Cesium-137 [...]
2005-11-22 15:06:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ENRG EPET CO
05BOGOTA10993CHINA'S LIMITED TIES TO COLOMBIA
[...] Summary. Ties between China and Colombia are based on a modest economic relationship with minimal interaction on political issues. The level of Chinese investment in Colombia has been very small compared to other countries, but 2005 will show a slight increase from past levels. China views [...]
2005-11-28 16:04:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL ETRD ETTC EINV ENRG EAGR EFIN PGOV
05BOGOTA11058DRUG CZAR WALTERS DISCUSSES PEACE AND JUSTICE LAW
[...] (SBU) Summary. On November 9, 2005, ONDCP Director John P. Walters met with Prosecutor General Mario Iguaran Arana and several members of his staff. During the hour-long meeting the two expressed their appreciation for the cooperation that both countries have shown each other in their mutu [...]
2005-11-29 19:34:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDDOJ OPDAT PGOV PHUM SNAR CO
05BOGOTA11115COLOMBIA WILL CONSIDER OBSERVERS FOR BOLIVIAN
[...] Poloffs delivered reftel demarche to MFA Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean Hector Arenas Neira and Bolivia desk officer Marcela Rodriguez on November 30, stressing the need for additional observers for Bolivia's December 18 general elections. Poloffs noted that the Government of [...]
2005-12-01 16:46:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CO
05BOGOTA11123HUMAN RIGHTS DAY ACTIVITIES IN COLOMBIA
[...] (U) Per reftel, in honor of Human Rights Day Ambassador Wood will deliver remarks on December 16 at the graduation of 80 public officials from a USAID-sponsored certification course on human rights. 2. (U) Two other organizations will also host events in honor of Human Rights day. On Satu [...]
2005-12-01 20:57:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL ODIP PGOV APER KPAO CO
05BOGOTA11182 Colombia's efforts towards enhancing security of
[...] The NNSA and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) previously agreed to allocate USD 36,000 towards enhancing the radioactive material repository at the Colombian Institute of Geology and Mining (Ingeominas). The goal of the partnership is to improve Colombia's radioactive material security [...]
2005-12-02 18:06:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ENRG CO
05BOGOTA11256G/TIP REPORTS OFFICER REVIEWS COLOMBIA'S EFFORTS
[...] On November 6-7 G/TIP Reports Officer Linda Brown and Poloff conducted meetings with the GOC, international organizations and NGOs regarding trafficking in persons from and through Colombia. Colombia continues to prevent trafficking through programs with heavy involvement of NGOs, internation [...]
2005-12-05 16:29:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ELAB CVIS CO
05BOGOTA11257Colombia's Capital Control Regime - Ineffective and
[...] SUMMARY: Colombia's Central Bank has used capital controls to provide macroeconomic stability both before and after the liberalization of the economy since 1967. The latest controls were enacted in late 2004 in hopes of stemming the flow of speculative capital as a response to exporter complai [...]
2005-12-05 17:29:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV CO SIPDIS
05BOGOTA11615COLOMBIA'S REACTION TO U.S.-PERU FTA
[...] Summary: GOC policy makers are putting a positive public spin on Peru's decision to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the U.S. on December 7. With the Peru agreement, Colombia now has a clear understanding of the way forward to completion of its own FTA. Critics are suggesting the GOC [...]
2005-12-14 21:00:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON CO FTA
05BOGOTA11620TEXT OF PRESIDENT URIBE AND PEACE COMMISSIONER
[...] (U) President Alvaro Uribe Velez and Peace Commissioner Luis Carlos Restrepo made the following statements at a press conference at the Presidential Palace on December 13, 2005, regarding the decision by the GOC to accept the international commission's proposal to create a 65 square mile "secur [...]
2005-12-14 23:33:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER CO FARC
05BOGOTA11850 2006 HAGUE COMPLIANCE REVIEW -- COLOMBIA
[...] Per reftel, paragraph 4, Bogota proposes the following text for use in compiling the next Hague Compliance Report on Colombia. The proposed language reflects significantly improved work on behalf of the Colombian executive and legislative branches on Hague issues, but continuing and serious [...]
2005-12-21 22:19:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDCASC KOCI CO
05BOGOTA11901COLOMBIA: SECTION 1377 TELECOM TRADE AGREEMENTS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Avantel, a U.S. affiliated telecommunications company in Colombia, continues to assert that Colombia has not been in compliance with its telecommunications trade agreements. According to Avantel, Colombia has not offered complete and fair access to and use of public telecommu [...]
2005-12-23 15:12:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ECPS ETRD CO
05BOGOTA1306URIBE OPENS CARTAGENA COORDINATION AND
[...] Summary: On February 3 in Cartagena, President Uribe addressed representatives of 28 nations and multilateral organizations (still termed the G-24) at the day-long International Coordination and Cooperation Conference for Colombia. Uribe stated that Colombia is not in conflict, but rather a [...]
2005-02-09 21:53:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID PTER KJUS CO
05BOGOTA1457INPUT FOR S TESTIMONY ON COLOMBIAN DEMOBILIZATION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-15 19:23:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV CO
05BOGOTA1728U/S GROSSMAN MEETS WITH HUMAN RIGHTS NGOS
[...] February 14, 2005, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Ambassador's residence, Bogota 2. Participants: ---- U.S. ---- Marc Grossman, U/S for Political Affairs Ambassador William B. Wood Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Political Counselor Baxter Hunt, P Special Assistant Kiersten Stiansen, notetaker Nohemy Katta [...]
2005-02-23 18:59:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PTER PINR KJUS EAID CO
05BOGOTA1768PROCEDURAL ISSUES AND LEGAL QUESTIONS SURROUNDING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Congress is gearing up to debate demobilization legislation in a special session convened by the GOC. In a meeting with U/S Grossman on February 14 (septel),President Uribe said the earliest possible resolution of the law would be mid-June. Our senior Congressional interloc [...]
2005-02-24 15:26:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KJUS PTER CO AUC
05BOGOTA2001COLOMBIA: SECTION 1377 TELECOM TRADE AGREEMENTS
[...] Per reftel, Econoff met with appropriate Colombian government authorities, including the GOC's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT),and provides the following responses to complaints about excessive mobile to mobile termination rates, excessive fixed to mobile termination rates, an [...]
2005-03-02 21:18:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON ECPS CO
05BOGOTA2121CHILD MARRIAGE
[...] Per the Colombian Civil Code, the legal age of marriage in Colombia for both boys and girls is 18. However, with parents' consent men of 14 and women of 12 can marry. 2. Underage marriage is not a problem in Colombia. 3. There are no U.S. funded intiatives in Colombia regarding child [...]
2005-03-04 16:32:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB PHUM PGOV SCUL SOCI KWMN
05BOGOTA2505NAS MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY 2005
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The spray program eradicated 18,086 hectares of coca in February. Colombian Army (COLAR) and Colombian National Police Antinarcotics Directorate (DIRAN) units conducted joint interdiction operations (septel). Colombian Army Plan Colombia helicopters provided 1,993 hours of supp [...]
2005-03-15 21:26:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR EFIN KCRM PTER CO
05BOGOTA2555EMBASSY BRIEFS GOC ON USG EFFORTS ON TRAFFICKING
[...] On March 11, Consul General, Fraud Unit Chief, and Political Officer briefed Government of Colombia (GOC) officials and representatives from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on U.S. efforts to combat trafficking in persons. This was the fourth briefing IOM has organized betw [...]
2005-03-17 17:43:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KWMN KJUS KFRD CO
05BOGOTA2561REGIONAL COLOMBIAN LIQUOR MONOPOLIES TARGET EACH
[...] Summary. Emboffs made a recent visit to one of Colombia's regional "licoreras" to learn how these publicly held monopolies manufacture and distribute Colombia's favorite hard liquors, aguardiente (cane liquor) and rum. Emboffs also held a follow on meeting with the Executive Director of the N [...]
2005-03-17 19:22:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR CO
05BOGOTA2563Colombia's First Oral Trial
[...] On March 11, the first trial under the new Criminal Procedure Code took place at "Paloquemao", the main local judicial district and courthouse in Bogota. A standing-room only crowd of about 60 people watched this historic event, including television and print media and the Deputy Prosecutor G [...]
2005-03-17 19:24:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM SNAR PREL CO
05BOGOTA2577COLOMBIA'S CANDIDACY FOR UN SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-17 20:59:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OPDC CO UNSC UNGA
05BOGOTA2634UPDATED INPUT FOR ICRAS PROCESS
[...] Summary: The 2005 ICRAS draft contains out of date information on the political, economic, and security situation in Colombia. Below, post provides an accurate update for input to the ICRAS process. End Summary. 2. Expected Payments Performance Overview: In 2003, the economy grew at 3. [...]
2005-03-22 12:05:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EFIN CO
05BOGOTA2773COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DEMINING PAV
[...] Country clearance is granted for Allan Schnabel, John Jordan, Stephen Meyer, and Harry McCloy to travel to Bogota April 4-8 2005. Purpose of the visit is to assess the humanitarian demining situation in Colombia. Travelers are requested to advise control officer ASAP if visit is canceled or [...]
2005-03-29 14:35:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC OTRA CO
05BOGOTA2853INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW ACCUSATORY
[...] ON JANUARY 1, COLOMBIA INTRODUCED ITS NEW CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE IN THE JUDICIAL DISTRICTS OF BOGOTA, ARMENIA, MANIZALES, AND PEREIRA. OTHER JUDICIAL DISTRICTS WILL MAKE THE TRANSITION TO THE NEW SYSTEM OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS. THE NEW CODE IMPLEMENTS AN ACCUSATORIAL JUSTICE SYSTEM SIMILAR [...]
2005-03-30 18:10:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM PGOV CO
05BOGOTA3040GOC "READY" TO SPRAY IN PARKS
[...] (SBU) GOC Minister of Defense Jorge Alberto Uribe Echavarria informed the Ambassador on March 29 that the Government of Colombia is ready to initiate aerial eradication operations in Colombia's national parks and natural reserves. Spraying in the parks has been a particularly contentious coun [...]
2005-04-04 17:53:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM PTER CO
05BOGOTA3052THE VOLUNTARY PRINCIPLES PROCESS IN COLOMBIA
[...] Summary. On March 29, Vice President Santos hosted a meeting on the Voluntary Principles (VPs) process in Colombia. Present at the meeting were the Ambassador, members of the National Committee on Voluntary Principles, and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Presidenci [...]
2005-04-04 20:47:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ETRD PHUM PREL CO
05BOGOTA3076COLOMBIA: CIVAIR'S RESPONSE TO TECHNICAL
[...] Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Summary. Per ref A, post delivered talking points to Colonel Montealegre, acting director for Aeronautica Civil (CAA),and Carlos Salazar, CAA's Chief of Air Transport. The meeting focused on Avianca's waiver request to the [...]
2005-04-05 17:39:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR CO
05BOGOTA3224COLOMBIA OFFICE OF UNHCHR RELEASES HELPFUL
[...] (U) On March 22, 2005, the Colombia office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) issued a constructive statement on its website regarding the February 21 massacre of eight civilians in the Uraba region of Antioquia Department, including three members of the peace co [...]
2005-04-07 19:21:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PTER CO
05BOGOTA3248AMBASSADOR COMMENTS ON DEMOBILIZATION LAW
[...] (U) On April 7, the Ambassador was quoted in Colombia's leading daily newspaper El Tiempo about the Law for Justice and Peace. He said, "the Law for Peace and Justice is a matter for the Colombian Congress to decide. As we have said in the past, it is crucial that the Congress adopt a law qu [...]
2005-04-07 20:52:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER SNAR KJUS PREL CO
05BOGOTA335PLAN COLOMBIA/COLOMBIAN ARMY BLACKHAWK GOES DOWN IN
[...] AT APPROXIMATELY 0020 ON JANUARY 13, A PLAN COLOMBIA/COLOMBIAN ARMY UH-60 BLACKHAWK HELICOPTER WITH 20 TROOPS CRASHED DUE TO BAD WEATHER APPROXIMATELY 36 MILES NORTHEAST OF TUMACO IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NARINO, ON COLOMBIA'S PACIFIC COAST. THERE WERE NO SURVIVORS. 2. THE HELICOPTER WAS CARRYI [...]
2005-01-13 20:14:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PTER MOPS CO
05BOGOTA3390VOA Delegation Strengthens Relations in Colombia
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In a visit to Colombia March 15-16, Broadcast Board Governor (BBG) Blanquita Cullum, Voice of America (VOA) Director David Jackson, and VOA Director for Latin America Richard Araujo met with leading Colombian broadcast journalists and news directors to discuss VOA programming and [...]
2005-04-12 17:41:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO
05BOGOTA3528AVIANCA WANTS TO LOWER TRAVEL AGENT COMMISSION
[...] Sensitive but unclassified. Business proprietary information--please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Summary. On April 5, econcouns and econoff met with Avianca's president, Fabio Villegas. According to Villegas, Avianca's new management supports efforts to lower travel agent commission ra [...]
2005-04-14 19:20:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR CO
05BOGOTA3698CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF TWO KILOGRAMS OF HEROIN
[...] (SBU) PRIOR TO APRIL, 2005, SAULO SALINAS-OSPINA HAD APPROACHED CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE 00-099625 (CS) WITH THE PROSPECT OF THE CS TRANSPORTING HEROIN FROM CALI, COLOMBIA TO CHICAGO, IL. 2. (SBU) ON APRIL 6, 2005, THE CS TELEPHONED SALINAS. SALINAS TOLD THE CS HE WANTED THE CS TO COME TO CALI [...]
2005-04-19 18:58:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDNONE
05BOGOTA37COLOMBIA'S REACTION TO SINGLE MEMBER VETO AND ITU
[...] Post delivered reftel demarche on December 21, 2004. On January 3, MFA Coordinator for U.S., Canada, and the Summit for Americas, Francisco Gonzalez, agreed with the Ministry of Communications' official reaction to reftel demarche. The Ministry of Communications' official reply states that [...]
2005-01-04 16:34:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECPS ECON CO
05BOGOTA371PRESIDENT URIBE OFFERS REWARD FOR HOSTAGES AND
[...] (U) President Uribe addressed the nation from Serrania del Chiribiquete, Guaviare Department, on New Year's Eve highlighting his plans for 2005, including initiating a bounty hunter price against two FARC leaders, and a reward for the release of 63 hostages. Uribe recognized the efforts of th [...]
2005-01-14 16:43:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PREL CO FARC
05BOGOTA3719DEMARCHE DELIVERED: COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-19 20:17:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM CO
05BOGOTA3914 SWIFT RESPONSE REPELS FARC ATTACK ON TORIBIO, CAUCA
[...] Summary: GOC forces repelled an attack by 300-400 members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on the town of Toribio, Cauca Department. The early morning attack on April 14 was repelled initially by the 82-man Municipal Police detachment that had been armed and equipped with [...]
2005-04-25 18:01:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PTER MOPS CO FARC
05BOGOTA4101FUMIGATION IS WORKING: COM'S RESPONSE IN POLITICAL
[...] (U) The Chief of Mission responded to press articles challenging the success of eradication efforts in Colombia, and calling for a change in policy in an article published by leading political weekly Cambio on its April 11-18 issue. 2. (U) BEGIN ARTICLE: "There has been a lot of discussi [...]
2005-04-29 15:41:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV PTER SENV CO
05BOGOTA4204GOC URGES SECRETARY RICE TO LIFT TRAVEL ADVISORY
[...] (U) On April 27, Commerce Minister Jorge Humberto Botero gave Secretary Rice a document explaining why the USG should lift the travel advisory for parts of Colombia (faxed to WHA/AND). The paper asserted that the travel advisory does not take into account decreases in murder and kidnapping and [...]
2005-05-03 16:29:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL PINS ASEC CO
05BOGOTA4232CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF TWO KILOGRAMS OF HEROIN
[...] (SBU) PRIOR TO APRIL, 2005, SAULO SALINAS-OSPINA HAD APPROACHED CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE 00-099625 (CS) WITH THE PROSPECT OF THE CS TRANSPORTING HEROIN FROM CALI, COLOMBIA TO CHICAGO, IL. 2. (SBU) ON APRIL 6, 2005, THE CS TELEPHONED SALINAS. SALINAS TOLD THE CS HE WANTED THE CS TO COME TO CALI [...]
2005-05-03 21:38:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR CO
05BOGOTA4301ILEA LATIN AMERICA FOR TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-05 18:06:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR ASEC ELAB KCRM KWMN EC CO
05BOGOTA4339GOC DELEGATION TO OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[...] FM Carolina Barco will lead the GOC delegation to the OAS General Assembly in Ft. Lauderdale. Other senior members will include Deputy FM Camilo Reyes and OAS Ambassador Alvaro Tirado. 2. Embassy Bogota lead POC is poloff Tom Keene (alternate: Brian Walch). WOOD [...]
2005-05-06 20:42:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC CO OAS
05BOGOTA4342FY 2007 COUNTER NARCOTICS AND ANTICRIME ASSISTANCE BUDGET - (REVISED COPY - SEE USAID SECTION - PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS)
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-06 21:32:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD CO PREL SNAR MASS
05BOGOTA4569PROPOSED REMINGTON SALE TO INDUMIL INTENDS
[...] (U) Post closely examined the proposed sale of Remington munitions components to Industrias Militar (INDUMIL)(reftel). The components would be used for the production of 0.38 spl and 7.65 mm caliber ammunition. INDUMIL officials confirmed that this grade of ammunition is used only for self-de [...]
2005-05-16 18:16:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER MOPS PREL CO ETRD
05BOGOTA4628BILATERAL WORKING GROUP JOINT STATEMENT
[...] (U) On May 4 to 5, a U.S. delegation led by Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Douglas Feith held a SIPDIS Bilateral Working Group with Colombian military and government officials in Cartagena. During the conference, U/S Feith and Defense Minister Jorge Alberto Uribe signed a joint stat [...]
2005-05-17 14:57:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREL PTER MOPS CO
05BOGOTA4640CONVICTION RATES AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
[...] Impunity is generally considered one of Colombia's most serious human rights problems. Defining and quantifying "impunity," however, is challenging. Several GOC entities have attempted to characterize impunity in ways that dismiss its severity. However, a careful analysis of the path a case [...]
2005-05-17 17:45:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KJUS CO
05BOGOTA4649COM'S RESPONSE TO EDITORIAL CHALLENGING AERIAL COCA
[...] (U) In response to national leading daily El Tiempo's editorial May 16, "Not in the Parks," (Reftel) affirming that aerial eradication in national parks would lead to irreparable environmental and human damages, COM provided the following response published as a letter to the editor in the sa [...]
2005-05-17 19:09:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO
05BOGOTA4973PEACE COMMUNITY CONTINUES PUBLIC RELATIONS OUTREACH
[...] (U) Summary. NGO Redepaz organized a trip on May 5 for the international community to Apartado for meetings with the peace community, other NGOs and peace communities from other parts of the country. This was the second such visit to highlight peace community concerns over the February 21 ma [...]
2005-05-24 21:32:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PTER CO
05BOGOTA5006MEDIA REACTION: ERADICATION
[...] Op-ed in national daily El Tiempo (5/24) by environmentalist and priest Andres Hurtado entitled: "Colombia Needs to be Washed with Dirty Glypho-dirty," argues: "Besides poisoning the soil, glyphosate proves that the truth is modifiable and responds to power... Let us not lie to ourselves: g [...]
2005-05-24 23:20:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO
05BOGOTA5017Details of Pension Reform Legislation
[...] Background: Approximately 6.1 million Colombians receive some sort of public pension assistance. In 2003 COP 5.6 trillion (USD 2.4 billion) went towards the public pension system. In 2004 the number increased to COP 6.7 trillion (USD 2.9 billion). However, while GOC is forced to allocate m [...]
2005-05-25 18:04:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EFIN CO
05BOGOTA5060PLAN COLOMBIA IMPLEMENTATION ROUND-UP, APRIL, 2005
[...] (U) The following is an update of Plan Colombia activities reported during April, 2005. -------- DOJ/JSRP -------- 2. (U) DOJ continued to provide training and technical assistance through the Justice Sector Reform Program (JSRP),in particular to develop the criminal justice sector dur [...]
2005-05-25 22:32:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SNAR MASS PREF EAID KJUS CO
05BOGOTA5098COLOMBIAN DELEGATION FOR THE CARTAGENA PROTOCOL ON
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-27 12:01:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD SENV TBIO
05BOGOTA5105COLOMBIAN INTER-FAITH MEETING FOR PEACE
[...] (U) On May 19, heads of local religious groups met to launch a collective interfaith effort to help end the conflict in Colombia. The effort will include all major religious groups in the country. Part of the Interfaith Meeting for Peace, launched by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, has also [...]
2005-05-27 12:02:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM CO PREL
05BOGOTA5167POST WELCOMES AUTHORIZATION TO SUPPORT
[...] Post welcomes reftel and will use it as authorization to give support to specific aspects of the GOC's demobilization/reintegration program for former AUC members, including: (1) monitoring and evaluation, (2) Reference and Orientation Centers (CROs),and (3) judicial and inter-institutional [...]
2005-05-31 15:15:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PTER PGOV PREL CO
05BOGOTA5223MEDIA REACTION: FREE TRADE
[...] Leading editorial in Medellin-based daily El Colombiano (5/31) entitled: "FTA Is A Priority," notes: "The negotiations on a free trade agreement with the U.S. are entering their final phase. We are starting to hear a few voices expressing a lack of enthusiasm due to an unhurried process, as [...]
2005-05-31 22:35:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO FTA
05BOGOTA5272AMB WOOD MEETING WITH DUTCH HUMAN RIGHTS AMB PIET
[...] (U) On May 13, the Ambassador discussed drug eradication efforts, demobilization and human rights with Dutch Ambassador At Large For Human Rights Piet de Klerk. AMB de Klerk acknowledged the need for international assistance to battle drugs, but asked if USG policies were making sufficient i [...]
2005-06-01 21:05:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM CO
05BOGOTA5276COLOMBIA WANTS TO JOIN IATTC - BUT WITH CONDITIONS
[...] Summary: The GOC has decided to ratify the Convention on the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC),and will apply to join the Commission at the upcoming IATTC meeting in June. Colombia will ask the IATTC to grant certain conditions to "facilitate" Colombia's ratification of the [...]
2005-06-01 21:22:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIS SENV ETRD CO
05BOGOTA5289COLOMBIA WILL SUPPORT PAOLO CAROZZA FOR THE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-02 13:24:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM XM CO OAS
05BOGOTA5301CY-2004 END USE MONITORING REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: This End-Use Monitoring (EUM) Report summarizes support provided to the Colombian National Police (CNP),Colombian military (COLMIL) and other Government of Colombia agencies by the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) of Embassy Bogota during CY-2004. This support was provided unde [...]
2005-06-02 21:44:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR CO
05BOGOTA5307AMBASSADOR VISITS OFFICE OF COLECTIVO DE ABOGADOS
[...] On June 1, Ambassador visited the offices of local non-governmental organization, Lawyer's Collective ("Colectivo de Abogados"),to express USG support for the work of the Colectivo and of human rights defenders in Colombia. The Colectivo de Abogados "Jose Alvear Restrepo" is a NGO committed [...]
2005-06-02 21:53:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PTER CO
05BOGOTA5565CARTAGENA ENERGY CONFERENCE HUGE SUCCESS
[...] Summary. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Clay Sell and Assistant Secretary for International Policy Karen Harbert led a delegation to Cartagena May 19-22 to attend an oil and gas investment conference to promote foreign investment and participation in Colombia's energy sector, primaril [...]
2005-06-10 13:27:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR ENRG PREL OVIP CO EINV
05BOGOTA5569SUMMARY OF MAY 24-25 MEETING WITH COLOMBIA'S CIVIL
[...] Summary. On May 24-25, officials from the Departments of State and Transportation (DOT) met with representatives from Colombia's Civil Aeronautics Special Administrative Unit and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bogota. The U.S. team raised travel agent commissions, internet fares, safety [...]
2005-06-10 17:02:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR CO
05BOGOTA5735 AMERICAN MUSIC ABROAD
[...] In response to Ref A, Bogota enthusiastically wishes to participate in the 2005 American Music Abroad program. In particular, we hope to receive a hip-hop group. We request four programming days at any time during the week other than Sunday. We would plan to take the group to two cities with [...]
2005-06-15 20:26:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO CO
05BOGOTA5762 ATPDEA-RELATED INVESTMENT ACTIVITY DURING 2004
[...] (U) Below is Post's response to the U.S. International Trade Commission's request for information regarding Andean Trade Preferences and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA)-related investment in Colombia during 2004. 2. Over the past decade, ATPA/APTDEA has provided significant economic benefit [...]
2005-06-16 18:10:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD OTRA ASEC CO
05BOGOTA5888DRAFT AMENDMENT TO 2004 ANNEX: ACTION REQUEST
[...] (U) As discussed Ref emails, following is the draft Amendment 1 to the 2004 Annex. This document, when signed, will obligate FY2005 INL funding for Colombia. Draft follows the model approved by the Department to obligate FY2003 funds. FY2004 funds were obligated by the 2004 Annex. Post w [...]
2005-06-21 14:36:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR CO
05BOGOTA5979DRUMMOND LTD. SITE VISIT - LA LOMA COAL MINING
[...] Summary. In a recent visit related to the Cartagena Energy Conference (reported reftel),Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Clay Sell and the DCM conducted a site tour of one of the world,s largest surface coal mining operations in Cesar Department, northern Colombia. Mike Tracy, Preside [...]
2005-06-23 14:35:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EMIN CO
05BOGOTA6056JUSTICE AND PEACE BECOMES LAW
[...] (U) Summary: More than a year after the government introduced its first draft and after six months of intensive debate, the demobilization legislation commonly known as the "Justice and Peace" law was passed by the Senate and House plenaries on June 20 and 21, respectively, and the conference [...]
2005-06-24 22:04:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KJUS PHUM SNAR PTER CO
05BOGOTA6057FOMER PRESIDENT CLINTON'S COMMENTS ON THE PEACE
[...] (U) During former President Clinton's June 22 visit to Colombia, a reporter for national television network Caracol asked him if he supported the peace processes with the paramilitaries and the guerrilla groups. Clinton stated: "Of course, so long as they understand there will be zero toler [...]
2005-06-24 22:05:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO
05BOGOTA6060CONGRESS PASSES PENSION REFORM
[...] Summary: On June 20, the Colombian Congress sent pension reform legislation to President Uribe for his signature. The reform, which required a constitutional amendment, will save the GOC over USD 17 billion over the next 50 years. The Uribe administration originally proposed a reform packa [...]
2005-06-24 22:10:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EFIN CO
05BOGOTA6089"COLOMBIA IS ON THE RIGHT PATH," FORMER PRESIDENT
[...] (U) During a half-day visit to Colombia June 22, President Clinton expressed unequivocal support for President Uribe and his policies, as well as for the Colombian people. Speaking to a business and leadership forum (Expogestion) with an audience of over 2,000 people - including President Uri [...]
2005-06-27 17:55:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO
05BOGOTA6141Proposed FY 2007 Demobilization Assistance
[...] (U) Post has requested that a total of $476.753 million in FY2007 Andean Counterdrug Initiative funds be allocated for all Counter Narcotics and Anticrime Assistance programs (Ref A.) In view of the prospect that the GOC will negotiate the demobilization of large numbers of internal combatant [...]
2005-06-28 19:36:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD PREL EAID SNAR CO
05BOGOTA63402005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND
[...] This is post,s response to reftel request for the 2005 report on U.S. citizen expropriation claims and other investment disputes involving the Government of Colombia. It is worth noting that the two cases in the 2005 report are being decided through normal judicial action or in transparent n [...]
2005-07-05 22:56:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKIDE EINV EFIN PGOV CASC CO
05BOGOTA6382Colombian FM Defends Immunity
[...] (U) Summary. On June 27, Colombian Foreign Minister Carolina Barco responded to Inspector General (Procurador) Edgardo Maya's written request to submit for congressional approval the 1974 "Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Government of the United States rela [...]
2005-07-06 19:45:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS PREL PGOV CO
05BOGOTA6448MINING SECTOR OVERVIEW
[...] Summary. Colombia,s success in reforming regulation of the mining industry has enhanced the sector,s international competitiveness, created a more attractive investment climate, and in conjunction with similar reforms in the oil and gas sector (see reftel A) made the extractive sector the pr [...]
2005-07-08 15:52:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EMIN CO
05BOGOTA6622COLOMBIA: MAJORS LIST CERTIFICATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Though Colombia remains a major illicit drug producing and trafficking country, the GOC is an unwavering ally in the fight against narcotics production and distribution. Colombia has been an enthusiastic partner in the development of innovative approaches to narcotics interdic [...]
2005-07-14 18:27:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM PTER CO
05BOGOTA6669PLAN COLOMBIA IMPLEMENTATION ROUND-UP, JUNE, 2005
[...] (U) The following is an update of Plan Colombia activities reported during June, 2005. -------- DOJ/JSRP -------- 2. (U) The results of Justice Department and USAID efforts in Bogota to assist Colombia in the conversion to an oral accusatory justice system are continuing to bear fruit. [...]
2005-07-18 11:39:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SNAR MASS PREF EAID KJUS CO
05BOGOTA6710CANDIDATES FOR COLOMBIA'S NEW FISCAL GENERAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY. ON JULY 7, PRESIDENT URIBE ANNOUNCED THE THREE CANDIDATES TO BE CONSIDERED TO REPLACE THE FISCAL GENERAL (ATTORNEY GENERAL),LUIS CAMILO OSORIO, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES AT THE END OF THE MONTH. THE NEW FISCAL GENERAL WILL TAKE OFFICE ON AUGUST 1. ALL OF THE CANDIDATES ARE FROM THE C [...]
2005-07-18 21:06:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KJUS CO
05BOGOTA6847GOC EXPLAINS JUSTICE AND PEACE TO DIPLOMATIC CORPS
[...] (U) On July 15, Foreign Minister Carolina Barco, Peace Commissioner Luis Carlos Restrepo, and Vice Justice Minister Mario Iguaran presented the Law for Justice and Peace to the diplomatic corps. Iguaran reviewed the law in detail and tried to dispel accusations that it did not encourage full [...]
2005-07-21 21:57:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS PREL PTER PHUM CO
05BOGOTA6889COLOMBIA: JULY 2005 GALLUP POLL RESULTS
[...] (U) The survey found that 71% of respondents feel safer today than they did a year ago, up seven percent (64%) from April 2005. Those disagreeing with the statement decreased from 31% in April to 26% in July. As such, a little over a third of Colombians (36%) feel that public order/security is [...]
2005-07-22 20:33:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO
05BOGOTA6899LOCAL USE IN COLOMBIA OF GEOGRAPHIC INDICATORS.
[...] This is post's response to reftel request for information concerning the local use of geographic indicators (GIs) in Colombia. 2. According to the Superintendency of Commerce and Industry (SIC),Colombian trademark regulations generally protect the brand name of a product and not the "gen [...]
2005-07-25 12:47:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON KIPR CO
05BOGOTA6926PRESIDENT SIGNS JUSTICE AND PEACE LAW
[...] (U) On July 22, President Uribe signed the Justice and Peace Law, just meeting the 20 working day deadline he had to sign after Congress approved the text. Once the law is published in the congressional daily bulletin, probably on Monday, July 25, it will be active and implementation can begi [...]
2005-07-25 16:10:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS PTER PGOV CO
05BOGOTA7357INL Flash Report for July 31, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-04 15:34:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN CO
05BOGOTA7399COLOMBIA'S CANDIDATE FOR THE INTER-AMERICAN
[...] Post received on August 2 dipnote DPM/CAI No. 39477 dated March 16 requesting U.S. support for Geraldo Burgos Bernal's candidacy as Director General of the Inter-American Institute for the Child and the Adolescent with Burgos's CV (dipnote and CV faxed to WAH/AND). The candidacy is to be propo [...]
2005-08-04 22:33:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDCO OAS
05BOGOTA7400DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-04 22:39:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM CO UN
05BOGOTA7401GOC THANKS USG FOR SUPPORTING MORENO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-04 22:41:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ODIP CO
05BOGOTA7687"BOOMERANG AGAINST EXTRADITION:" EL TIEMPO'S
[...] Leading national daily El Tiempo's August 12 editorial is highly critical of an extradition bill under consideration by the U.S. Congress. BEGIN TRANSLATION OF THE EDITORIAL: Boomerang Against Extradition "There are times when laws, instead of helping to achieve what they intend to do [...]
2005-08-12 21:57:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO
05BOGOTA7832COLOMBIAN MILITARY SPENDING MORE TRANSPARENT THAN
[...] (U) Vice-Minister of Defense Eastman praised the results of the Security and Democracy Foundation (FSD) and the Latin American Security Defense Network (RESDAL) study of transparency in Colombia's defense budgeting and spending released on 9 August, while acknowledging that more needs to be do [...]
2005-08-19 13:39:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS ECON KCRM CO
05BOGOTA7911Federal Highway Administration Meets with Roads and
[...] Summary. Officials from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of International Programs visited Bogota, Colombia on August 3rd and 4th. They met with officials from the Colombian Department of Transportation as well as experts in the field of highway safety. The trip allowed a [...]
2005-08-22 19:53:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDELTN CO
05BOGOTA8122HAITI ELECTIONS: COLOMBIA WILL NOT SEND
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-29 17:48:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID HA CO
05BOGOTA8156COLOMBIA WELCOMES SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH WOMEN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-29 23:04:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KWMN PREL CO UNGA
05BOGOTA8157MEDIA REACTION: DETAINED AMERICAN SERVICEMEN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-30 11:54:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO
05BOGOTA8174MEDIA REACTION: AERIAL ERADICATION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-30 16:17:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO
05BOGOTA8181COLOMBIA HINTS AT LINK BETWEEN US WHO AND GOC
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-30 17:23:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL KSEP OPDC CO UNESCO
05BOGOTA8182COLOMBIA WILL SUPPORT USG CANDIDACY FOR WORLD
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-30 17:25:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL CO
05BOGOTA8183URIBE CALLS TO RESOLVE CASES INVOLVING COLOMBIA'S
[...] (U) President Uribe called on Colombia's judicial system to resolve a number of high profile cases involving the country's public forces during a townhall meeting in Cartagena August 27. BEGIN SPEECH EXCERPTS: "I was talking to Attorney General Iguarn yesterday and I told him: `Attorney G [...]
2005-08-30 19:07:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO
05BOGOTA8197GOC OFFERS HURRICANE RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
[...] On August 30, Vice Minister of Defense Andres Penate offered assistance to the United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Penate, as head of civil defense, offered to make available twenty English-speaking personnel from Colombia's disaster assistance force to help with recovery eff [...]
2005-08-30 21:34:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID PGOV CO
05BOGOTA8281PRESIDENT URIBE REITERATES OFFER OF HURRICANE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-01 21:11:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID PGOV KPAO CO
05BOGOTA8290OAS'S INSULZA AND RIO GROUP SUPPORT DEMOBILIZATION
[...] (U) Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza defended the paramilitary demobilization process during his first visit to Colombia on August 29-30. Insulza met with President Alvaro Uribe, Vice President Francisco Santos, the High Commissioner for Peace Luis C [...]
2005-09-01 21:53:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAID OVIP SNAR CO
05BOGOTA8334TSUF01: GOC AND PRIVATE OFFERS OF HURRICANE
[...] (U) As requested in Ref A, the Embassy has accepted in principle the 20 bilingual members of the Colombian disaster assistance force to help with recovery efforts offered by the GOC in Ref B. The GOC has made additional, but non-specific, offers of assistance as noted in Ref C. 2. (U) The [...]
2005-09-02 21:03:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON ASEC CASC MARR AMGT AMER
05BOGOTA8409SCENESETTER FOR CODEL DAVIS
[...] (SBU) Post warmly welcomes the September 9-11 visit of CODEL Davis to Colombia. With USG assistance, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has made great strides in fighting drug trafficking and terrorism. Drug eradication and interdiction are at record levels. A nation-wide, multi-phased offens [...]
2005-09-07 18:16:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SNAR ASEC PTER CO CODEL
05BOGOTA8412CSI - FAVORABLE CARTAGENA ASSESMENT
[...] Summary: The Port of Cartagena impressed visiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, and the joint team will recommend that the port be accepted as a Container Security Initiative (CSI) facility. End Summary. 2. On August 30-Sept. [...]
2005-09-07 18:19:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD SNAR PTER CO
05BOGOTA8475 COLOMBIAN AIR FORCE C-26'S
[...] Post has received a diplomatic note from the Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs requesting assistance in the use of the two Colombian Air Force C-26 aircraft that were modified by the United States Government (USG) for air interception and surveillance. 2. Funding for these aircraft is [...]
2005-09-08 22:07:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PREL MOPS MASS PGOV CO
05BOGOTA8513FARC INTRANSIGENT, ELN IN POSSIBLE RESPONSE TO NEW
[...] (U) On September 4, Episcopal Conference President Castro suggested that the FARC consider new peace options to restart negotiations with the GOC but noted that he disapproved of former President Turbay's notion of trading eleven FARC hostages for one imprisoned FARC guerrilla. FARC Spokesman [...]
2005-09-09 22:04:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PTER CO
05BOGOTA8543 West Caribbean Airline's August 16 accident
[...] Summary. On August 16, a Colombian airliner operated by West Caribbean crashed in Venezuela along the Colombian border during its flight from Panama to Martinique. All 152 passengers and eight crew members were killed aboard the MD- 82 aircraft. End Summary. 2. In the early hours of the [...]
2005-09-12 14:59:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR CO
05BOGOTA8571COLOMBIAN AIRLINER HIJACKED; NEGOTIATIONS ONGOING
[...] Summary. A Colombian airliner operated by Aires was hijacked today en route to Bogota from Florencia, in Caqueta Department. The twenty passengers included four U.S. contractors ) one American, two Colombians, and one Peruvian. Two Colombian Congressmen are also on board. Upon landing at [...]
2005-09-12 21:01:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC PTER CO
05BOGOTA8586COLOMBIAN AIRLINER HOSTAGES RELEASED; HIJACKERS
[...] Summary. As of 1715 Bogota time, all hostages on board the hijacked Aires flight have been released unharmed, and the two hijackers have surrendered (reftel). Contrary to earlier reports, the father and son hijackers were not former paramilitaries. Rather, they were seeking compensation for [...]
2005-09-12 23:11:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER PGOV CO
05BOGOTA8605MFA INFORMED OF AGREMENT FOR AMBASSADOR PASTRANA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-13 21:39:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDOFDP PREL PGOV CO
05BOGOTA8650STAFFDEL GROVE MEETINGS IN BOGOTA
[...] (U) Congressional aides Paul Grove and Thomas Hawkins met with Peace Commissioner Luis Carlos Restrepo on August 30 and representatives of several human rights organizations on August 31 to discuss the paramilitary demobilization process and the Law of Justice and Peace. Restrepo explained th [...]
2005-09-14 14:59:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PTER PINR PREL CO
05BOGOTA8664EMBASSY BOGOTA: HIJACK OF COLOMBIAN AIRLINE WITH
[...] BEGIN SUMMARY: (SBU) On 12 September 2005 at 1218 pm, a Colombian airliner on a domestic flight to Bogota from Florencia was hijacked. Four Contract Employees from the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS),to include 1 US Citizen, were onboard. As detailed in reftels, the flight landed safely in B [...]
2005-09-14 18:58:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER CASC PGOV CO
05BOGOTA8702COLOMBIA'S CANDIDATE FOR THE COMMITTEE ON THE
[...] Post received on September 12 dip note DPM/CAI No. 49215 dated September 6 requesting U.S. support for Pastor Elias Murillo Martinez's candidacy for the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) as well as Murillo's CV (dip note and CV faxed to WHA/AND). Elections will be [...]
2005-09-15 18:59:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL PHUM CO
05BOGOTA8730BIG RATE DROP FOR FIXED LINE TO MOBILE CALLS
[...] Summary. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) announced a new regulation capping the price of fixed-line to mobile calls on September 13. The regulation requires mobile operators to gradually lower the per minute rate from about 1000 Colombian pesos (COP) (about 44 cents using [...]
2005-09-15 21:51:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ECPS ETRD CO USTR
05BOGOTA8814COLOMBIA: SECOND QUARTER PERFORMANCE BODES WELL
[...] Summary: The Colombian economy continues to grow steadily, fueled by increased exports, a strong peso, and a low, stable inflation rate. These factors in turn increased investor confidence leading to record levels for the stock exchange and a dramatic increase in private investment. While the [...]
2005-09-19 16:20:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET PREL PGOV CO
05BOGOTA9143 TEXTILE AND APPAREL STATISTICS AND PROJECTION OF
[...] This is post's response to REFTEL request for information on Colombia's textile and apparel employment and production data, and projections of future competitiveness. 2. Textile and apparel production and employment data: 2004 2005 1/ Total [...]
2005-09-27 13:16:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON KTEX FTA
05BOGOTA9235DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-28 22:10:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL UNGA
05BOGOTA9294COLOMBIA COMPLIES WITH 2005 IACHR RECOMMENDATION;
[...] The Colombian Government formally accepted responsibility September 29 for the 1989 murder of 12 members of a GOC judicial commission at La Rochela by paramilitary forces, working in collaboration with elements of the GOC military. The Colombian Government's acceptance of responsibility on be [...]
2005-09-30 15:05:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MARR CO
05BOGOTA9413COLOMBIAN TO PARTICIPATE IN AVIAN FLU SENIOR
[...] (U) PolOff met with representatives from MFA, the Ministry of Public Health and animal health experts from the Ministry of Agriculture on September 27 to discuss Colombian participation in the International Partnership on Avian and Pandemic Influenza (IPAPI) and the Senior Officials Meeting (S [...]
2005-10-03 21:21:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO EAGR ECON PREL SOCI KSCA CO
05BOGOTA9423WTO GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-03 21:35:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD KIPR
05BOGOTA9565OMBUDSMAN AND UNHCR OPEN "HOUSE OF RIGHTS" IN
[...] The national Ombudsman inaugurated a "casa de los derechos" (house of rights) in the Altos de Cazuca neighborhood of Soacha, with support from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on September 29. Based on a model used by the UN in El Salvador, the office establishes the first offici [...]
2005-10-07 15:28:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM SOCI CO
05BOGOTA9715DEFENSE ARTICLE REGULATONS FOR COLOMBIA
[...] (U) Presidential Decree 2535 of 1993 governs Colombia's weapons imports and manufacturing processes. Per the regulations, Industrias Militares (Indumil) is the only entity in Colombia with the ability to import or manufacture weapons. Once the production or import is complete, weapons become [...]
2005-10-13 18:54:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD MARR PGOV CO
05BOGOTA9785LABOR AND INDIGENOUS PROTESTS AGAINST FTA FIZZLE
[...] Summary. Public concerns over FTA negotiations were highlighted as indigenous groups and the major labor unions held anti-FTA protests around the country this week. While most of the demonstrations were peaceful and smaller than predicted, some protesters were injured and one protester died [...]
2005-10-14 23:29:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON PGOV CO FTA
05BOGOTA9786COLOMBIAN SENATE EXPRESSES SORROW, SOLIDARITY WITH
[...] On October 7, Embassy received a diplomatic note in which the Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the text of Resolution 110, approved by the Colombian Senate on September 27, to the USG. In the resolution, the Senate expresses its sorrow for and solidarity with the victims of Hurricanes Kat [...]
2005-10-14 23:59:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC CO
05BOGOTA9790COLOMBIAN PEACE PROCESS: URGENT REQUEST FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request (see para 6). 2. (U) The Government of Colombia (GoC) is currently leading an unprecedented peace process with the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC). More than 18,000 former combatants have laid down their arms since the beginning of the Uribe adm [...]
2005-10-17 15:52:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PREL CO OAS
05BRASILIA100"O ESTADO DE SAO PAULO" ARTICLE ON THE ARREST OF
[...] The December 24 "O Estado de Sao Paulo" article set forth in paragraph 2 (below) describes the arrest by the GoB Federal Police of Julio Law -- the brother of notorious pirated goods trafficker Law Kin Chong. Federal Police sources have told Mission officers that as of January 11, Julio Law r [...]
2005-01-11 13:35:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR KCRM PGOV ECON BR
05BRASILIA1030BRAZIL'S QUARTERLY ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
[...] Summary: The following is a summary of events relating to the Brazilian environmental situation from January to March, 2005. End Summary ------------------------------------- Transposing the Sao Francisco River ------------------------------------- 2. Transposing the waters of the Sao F [...]
2005-04-15 11:59:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV SOCI TNGD TRGY KSCA BR
05BRASILIA1042 UPDATE ON THE MERCURY PROBLEM IN BRAZIL, RESULTS
[...] Summary: On April 13, 2005, the Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology released the results of research completed by their Mineral Technology Center (CETEM) aimed at determining the level of mercury contamination of the fish in the waters of the Tapajos river, the principle source of f [...]
2005-04-15 18:48:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO PGOV ECON XR BR
05BRASILIA1053BRAZIL'S QUARTERLY ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
[...] Summary: The following is a summary of events relating to the Brazilian environmental situation from January to March, 2005. End Summary ------------------------------------- Transposing the Sao Francisco River ------------------------------------- 2. Transposing the waters of the Sao F [...]
2005-04-18 19:36:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV SOCI TNGD TRGY KSCA BR
05BRASILIA1118 BRAZIL MOVING FORWARD WITH PUBLIC-PRIVATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The GoB is close to launching an inter- agency review of its first two Public-Private Partnership (PPP) proposals for major infrastructure investments, according to Ministry of Planning Chief Economic Advisor Antonio Alves and special PPP coordinator Mauricio Ribeiro. These pro [...]
2005-04-26 19:40:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON PGOV EFIN BR
05BRASILIA1120BRAZIL PUSHES FOR TIMELY CONCLUSION OF TALKS ON
[...] The GOB is pushing for the conclusion of the LBA/NASA and Smithsonian Institution "arrangements" prior to the September 2005 U.S.-Brazil Common Agenda for the Environment (CAE) meeting. Missing that target may result in a Brazilian suggestion to postpone the CAE. Successful conclusion of t [...]
2005-04-27 12:13:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTSPA SENV TBIO KSCA BR
05BRASILIA1133APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED
[...] On April 18, 2005, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology, (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 152, dated April 15, 2005) approving the research project proposal entitled "ASSESSMENT OF IDURONATE-2-SULFATASE IN MPS II (HUNTE [...]
2005-04-28 14:21:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KSCA OSCI BR
05BRASILIA1146APPROVAL OF FDA RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED
[...] On April 18, 2005, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology, (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 152, dated April 15, 2005) approving the research project proposal entitled "ASSESSMENT OF IDURONATE-2-SULFATASE IN MPS II (HUNTE [...]
2005-04-29 13:31:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KSCA OSCI BR
05BRASILIA1168 BRAZIL MOVING FORWARD WITH PUBLIC-PRIVATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The GoB is close to launching an inter- agency review of its first two Public-Private Partnership (PPP) proposals for major infrastructure investments, according to Ministry of Planning Chief Economic Advisor Antonio Alves and special PPP coordinator Mauricio Ribeiro. These pro [...]
2005-05-03 15:39:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON PGOV EFIN BR
05BRASILIA1188BRAZIL HEALTH NEWS UPDATE
[...] Summary: Brazil's Ministry of Health has made headlines both domestically and internationally, primarily regarding HIV/AIDS programs and drugs. The GOB has demanded negotiations for voluntary licensing for key HIV/AIDS "cocktail" drugs; refused approximately US DOL 24 million in potential fu [...]
2005-05-05 12:24:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO TPHY KSCA BR
05BRASILIA119BRAZIL INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2005
[...] This cable transmits Mission Brazil's submission of the 2005 Investment Climate Statement. Introduction - Openness to Foreign Investment --------------------------------------------- 2. Openness to Foreign Investment. Brazil knows that achieving sustained, rapid growth depends on for [...]
2005-01-12 14:38:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KTDB BR OPIC USTR
05BRASILIA1229ARAB-SOUTH AMERICAN SUMMIT: MISSING HEADS OF STATE
[...] (U) On the eve of the Arab-South America Summit in Brasilia, one key point of contention is preventing consensus on the long-running negotiation over a Summit Declaration, according to the local press. On Sunday May 8, senior representatives from the Palestinian Authority and Lebanon, with [...]
2005-05-10 12:51:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD XR XF
05BRASILIA123BRAZIL 2004-2005 INCSR PART II - MONEY LAUNDERING
[...] This cable transmits Embassy Brasilia's submission of Part II of the 2004-2005 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR),on Money Laundering and Financial Crimes. Ref B is post's submission of Part I of the INCSR. 2. Due to its great size and large economy, Brazil is con [...]
2005-01-12 18:34:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM EFIN PTER SNAR KTFN BR
05BRASILIA126CARTAGENA PROTOCOL AND BRAZIL BIOTECH REGS
[...] Since the first Meeting of Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in February 2004, the GOB has introduced, but still not passed, legislation that would change regulatory practices concerning biosafety. Although, the bill is pro-GMO, it would reinforce existing labeling and documentat [...]
2005-01-13 12:17:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO EAGR EAID SENV KSCA BR
05BRASILIA128 WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS: REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
[...] This cable is based upon input provided by FCS Sao Paulo. 2. Per reftel request, below is a ranking of the various service sectors in terms of priority for the USG and level of openness. Where appropriate, we have included comments regarding doing business issues for a specific sector. [...]
2005-01-13 17:36:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD BR WTO
05BRASILIA1325BRAZILIAN INDIANS DEMAND RIGHTS, FAULT GOB FOR
[...] (U) Summary. In his September 2002 "Commitment to the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil," then-candidate Lula da Silva recognized past GOB policy errors on indigenous issues and pledged to create "a coherent indigenous policy" to address land and other human rights issues. During Lula's first two [...]
2005-05-18 19:19:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PNAT SOCI BR TIP
05BRASILIA1407BRAZIL/US CONGRESS-TO-CONGRESS OUTREACH STRATEGY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In recent years, Mission Brazil has worked hard to strengthen institutional links and dialogue between the Brazilian and US Congresses. The overall strategy is to increase contacts and interaction both among Members and staffers based on the expectation of short- and long-term [...]
2005-05-25 14:11:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPAO SCUL BR
05BRASILIA1490BRAZIL - ENERGY AND RESOURCES REPORTING OFFICERS
[...] Per Reftel request, we are providing the following information on the energy and natural resources (commodity) reporting officers for Mission Brazil. 2. Name of Post: Brasilia Name of Energy Reporting Officer: Jared Banks Transfer Date: December 2005 (rotational assignment) Name o [...]
2005-06-02 16:32:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EMIN ENRG BR
05BRASILIA1568NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO PROCEED WITH
[...] Post received a letter from the Department of Trade Defense of the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade notifying the USG that they plan to proceed with an anti- dumping investigation with regard to imports of polycarbonate resins from the U.S. and others. Originals will be file [...]
2005-06-10 16:15:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON BR
05BRASILIA1577BRAZIL: ENHANCING COOPERATION WITH BRAZIL IN
[...] (SBU) Summary. On June 6, Brazilian Ministry of External Relations (MRE) Africa Division Chief Joao Ignacio Padilha and poloff discussed a number of joint USG/GOB coordination projects in Lusophone Africa. Poloff and Padilha also talked about assistance projects that NGOs and other Brazilian [...]
2005-06-10 19:51:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL BR AO MZ
05BRASILIA1619BRAZIL WILL SUPPORT WCO FRAMEWORK OF STANDARDS
[...] On June 15, EconOff delivered reftel demarche on the World Customs Organization (WCO) Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade to Clecy Lionco, Executive Secretary of the Brazilian Receita Federal (the Brazilian Tax and Customs Authority). Lionco will be participating in t [...]
2005-06-16 19:54:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD CTM
05BRASILIA1631BRAZIL SCANDAL: DIRCEU RESIGNS, MORE CABINET MOVES
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-17 19:45:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCRM SOCI PREL BR
05BRASILIA1636 ACTIVITIES OF THE BRAZILIAN FIRM SOUZA CRUZ IN
[...] (U) Recently the Brazilian magazine Epoca published an article recounting the experiences of the Souza Cruz company (controlled by British American Tobacco) in doing business in Cuba. The article, a translation of which is set forth below, is instructive as it speaks of the day-to-day diffi [...]
2005-06-20 13:45:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC BR CU
05BRASILIA1672BRAZIL: RESPONSE TO UNCHR REFORM DEMARCHE
[...] (SBU) On June 22, Poloffs delivered reftel points to Human Rights Division Deputy Director Marcia Ramos at the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations (MRE). Ramos reviewed our points with interest and agreed that the UNCHR was in need of reform. Ramos told Poloffs that the GOB is in favor o [...]
2005-06-23 13:48:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KUNR BR UNCHR TIP
05BRASILIA1675BRAZIL: RESPONSE TO NEW TEXT FOR PKO SOUTH DIPNOTE
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points to Luisa Lopes, Deputy Director of the Office to Combat Illicit Transnational Activities (COCIT) at the Ministry of External Relations (MRE). Lopes noted that the proposed language was similar to past US/GOB agreements and is in line with agreements betwee [...]
2005-06-23 18:38:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS MASS KTIA BR POL MIL
05BRASILIA1680BRAZIL: GOB LABOR TASK FORCE LANDS MAJOR BUST
[...] (U) SUMMARY. On June 15 a Brazilian Labor Ministry task force made its largest bust to date, freeing approximately 1,200 slave laborers working at an ethanol refinery in Mato Grosso state. The GOB sanctioned the refinery for labor violations previously, and as a result, ethically conscious c [...]
2005-06-23 18:57:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SOCI BR TIP
05BRASILIA1690BRAZIL - DESIGNATION OF AIR CARRIERS UNDER
[...] Post has received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs designating Varig, Tam, Varig Logistica, and ABSA as Brazilian carriers under the bilateral aviation agreement to operate routes between the United States and Brazil. An informal translation of the note follows. 2. Be [...]
2005-06-24 13:47:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR
05BRASILIA1696BRAZIL: SUBMISSION FOR INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-24 20:06:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ENRG EFIN OPIC
05BRASILIA1714FOURTH GLOBAL FORUM ON FIGHTING CORRUPTION
[...] Summary. The IV Global Forum on Fighting Corruption (GF IV): "From Words to Deeds" was held from June 7 to 10 in Brasilia, Brazil. An estimated 1800 representatives from 103 countries including government officials and representatives from international organizations and civil society parti [...]
2005-06-27 17:05:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD PGOV ECON BR
05BRASILIA172 BRAZIL: GREATEST (ECONOMIC) HITS OF 2004
[...] Economically speaking, Brazil had an outstanding year in 2004, with the country by all accounts poised to embark upon a path of continued, sustainable growth. Below we have set forth a short list of the year's "greatest hits." While there is more that the GOB needs to do sustain such growth [...]
2005-01-19 16:28:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDECON BR
05BRASILIA1813BRAZIL - SECOND DEMARCHE ON ITU/WTSA VETO ISSUE
[...] (U) In a July 7 meeting, EconOff made Ref A points to Luis Fernando Serra, Joao Carlos Albernaz, Bruno Carvalho Ramos, and Luiz Fernando Ferreira Silva of ANATEL (Brazil's Telecommunications Regulatory Agency and the entity here responsible for ITU issues). The GOB continues to be aligned wit [...]
2005-07-08 17:56:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDECPS AORC ECON ITU
05BRASILIA1816BRAZIL CIVAIR: RESOLVING TAXATION DISPUTE
[...] Post has received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs replying to our February 16 note (reftel) regarding taxation of airlines in the U.S. The Brazilian note states that, based on our assurance that Brazilian airlines are not subject to social taxes equivalent to certain Br [...]
2005-07-08 20:10:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR KTIA
05BRASILIA1867BRAZIL: CABINET SHUFFLE--PART II
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-13 19:58:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PINR BR
05BRASILIA1874BRAZIL: LULA'S APPROVAL INCREASES AMIDST
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-14 19:38:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON BR
05BRASILIA1894BRAZIL - TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSING CONDITIONS
[...] Post submits the following in response to the Reftel questions regarding licensing conditions in the telecommunications sector in Brazil. On July 14, EconOff met with the Brazilian Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANATEL) General Manager for Tariffs and Prices and Acting General Manager [...]
2005-07-15 20:22:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDECPS ECON
05BRASILIA1922BRAZILIAN HUMAN RIGHTS SECRETARIAT DOWNGRADED;
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-18 18:38:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV BR TIP
05BRASILIA1929 MP 252 - BRAZILIAN TAX BREAKS FOR EXPORTERS
[...] As reported in reftel, on June 15 the Lula administration issued Provisional Measure (MP) 252, which enacts a series of changes in the tax system to benefit multiple sectors. Some Brazilian analysts have questioned the WTO-consistency of the tax benefits provided by the MP to exporters. Spe [...]
2005-07-19 15:01:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV EFIN EAGR BEXP
05BRASILIA1936BRAZIL - INFO FOR SECRETARY MINETA ON UPCOMING WHTI
[...] Per reftel request, we are sending the following information regarding the upcoming Western Hemisphere Transportation Initiative (WHTI) ministerial-level conference that will be held in Guaruja, Brazil, August 25- 26. (Contrary to the information in the cable, the conference will not be held [...]
2005-07-20 11:21:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAIR ELTN EWWT
05BRASILIA1978July 12 U.S.-Brazil IPR Technical Cooperation
[...] Summary and Introduction. On July 12, a team from USDOJ's Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS),the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Unit, and USTR met with counterparts from the Ministry of Justice, Federal Police, Receita Fede [...]
2005-07-22 20:13:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD IPR
05BRASILIA1979BRAZILIAN CONGRESS INVESTIGATES CORRUPTION
[...] SUMMARY. A series of interlocking and expanding corruption scandals (reftels) that have engulfed the Brazilian government and President Lula da Silva's Workers' Party (PT) since May has led to the establishment of three separate, but closely related, Congressional Inquiry Committees (CPIs): [...]
2005-07-22 20:13:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON BR
05BRASILIA1984BRAZIL: CABINET SHUFFLE--PART III
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-26 18:00:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON BR
05BRASILIA2011PRIEST SLAIN IN RIO DE JANEIRO
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Paulo Henrique Keler, a Catholic priest and advocate for Baixada Fluminense massacre victims, was murdered in Rio de Janeiro city on July 25. Brazilian police officials do not believe that the priest's involvement in the Baixada Fluminense case led to his murder. However, recent [...]
2005-07-28 16:39:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SOCI BR
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