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SECSTATE SECTOR SECURITY SEMAAN GABY EID SEN SENC SENG SENS SENU SENV SENVQGR SENVSPL SENVSXE SEP SERBIA SERZH SETTLEMENTS SEVN SEXP SF SFNV SG SGNV SGWI SH SHANNON SHI SHUM SI SILVASANDE SIMS SIPDI SIPDIS SIPR SIPRNET SIPRS SIUK SK SKCA SKEP SKI SKSAF SL SLM SLOVAK SM SMAR SMI SMIG SMIL SMIT SMITH SMRT SN SNA SNAP SNAR SNUC SO SOC SOCI SOCIA SOCIETY SOCIO SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOMALIA SOPN SORT SOSI SOVIET SOWGC SP SPAS SPC SPCE SPCVIS SPECI SPECIALIST SPILL SPP SPSTATE SR SREF SRIT SRS SRYI SSA SSH ST STAG START STATE STC STEINBERG STEPHEN HADLEY STET STP STR STUDENT SU SUCCESSION SUFFRAGE SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SUSAN SV SW SWHO SWMN SX SXG SY SYAI SYMBOL SYR SYRIA SYSI SYTH SZ TA TAGS TALAL TAUSCHER TAX TB TBI TBID TBIO TBIOZK TBKIO TBO TC TCOR TCSENV TD TDA TE TECH TECHNOLOGY TER TERAA TERFIN TERR TERROR TERRORISM TF TFIN TG TGRY TH THANH THE THERESE THIRDTERM THKSJA THOMAS THOMAS THOMMA THPY TI TIA TIBO TIFA TINT TIO TIP TITI TIUZ TJ TK TL TM TN 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KUIR KUM KUNA KUNC KUNH KUNP KUNR KUS KUWAIT KV KVBL KVIP KVIR KVIS KVPR KVRC KVRP KW KWAC KWAK KWAWC KWBC KWBG KWBW KWCI KWCR KWGB KWHG KWIC KWIM KWIR KWKN KWM KWMJN KWMM KWMN KWN KWNM KWNN KWOMN KWPA KWPB KWPG KWPR KWRC KWRF KWRG KWUN KWWT KWWW KX KY KZ LA LAB LABOR LANSANA LANTERN LARREA LARS LAS LAURA LAVIN LAW LB LBAR LBY LE LEAGUE LEB LEBIK LEGAT LEGATT LEIS LEON LEVINE LEW LG LGAT LH LI LIB LICC LIMA LINE LK LMS LN LO LOG LOPEZ LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MANUEL SERGIO GONZALEZ MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARANTIS MARIA MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS MATT MAYA MB MBM MC MCA MCAP MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCAIN MCCONNELL MCCP MCGRAW MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEETINGS MENDIETA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL FELIPE CANAHUATI YACAMAN MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIKE MIL MILI MILITANTS MILITARY MILLENNIUM MINURSO MINUSTAH MITCHELL MJ MK ML MLS MMAR MMED MN MNLF MNNC MNNUC MNU MNUC MNUCH MNUCWA MNUM MNUN MNUR MNUS MNVC MO MOHAMAD MOHAMED HESHAM ELDIN YOUSSEF MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS MORALES MORG MOROCCO MORS MOS MOTO MOTT MP MPOL MPOS MPP MPS MQADHAFI MR MRCRE MRRR MRS MRSEC MS MSG MSIG MT MTAA MTAG MTCAE MTCR MTCRA MTCRE MTRCE MTRE MTRRE MTS MU MUC MUCN MUKASEY MULLEN MUNC MURAD MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NADIA NAFTA NAM NAMSA NANCY NAR NARC NARCOTICS NARR NAS NASA NAT NATEU NATGAS NATIONAL NATO NATOAFGHAN NATOBALKANS NATOIRAQ NATOOPS NATOPOLICY NATSIOS NAVO NB NBTS NBU NC NCCC NCD NCT NCTC NDI NDP NE NEA NEC NEGROPONTE NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICHOLAS NICOLE NIH NIPP NK NKWG NL NLD NLIAEA NLO NMFS NMNUC NMUC NNPT NO NOAA NOI NOK NON NONE NORAD NOTAG NOVO NP NPA NPG NPT NR NRC NRG NRR NRRC NS NSC NSF NSFO NSG NSSP NT NTDB NTSB NTTC NU NUC NUIN NV NW NZ NZUS OA OAO OARC OAS OASC 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08BRIDGETOWN636 | ST. LUCIA NOMINATION FOR 2009 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF [...] (U) I am pleased to nominate Sister Anthonia David, St. Lucia, for the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage for 2009 (biodata at end of cable). A highly qualified registered nurse and administrator of the Holly Family Children's Home, she has become a leading advocate for deve [...] | 2008-10-24 15:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM XL |
08BRIDGETOWN637 | DOMINICA NOMINATION FOR 2009 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE [...] (U) I am pleased to nominate Angelica Pierre-Louis, of Dominica, for the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage for 2009 (biodata at end of cable). The president of the Dominica National Council of Women, she has become a leading advocate for developing infrastructure in Dominica [...] | 2008-10-24 15:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM XL |
08BRIDGETOWN638 | BARBADOS NOMINATION FOR 2009 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE [...] (U) I am pleased to nominate Mary Thompson, RN, of Barbados, for the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage for 2009 (biodata at end of cable). A highly qualified registered nurse and president of the Business and Professional Women's Club, Mary Thompson has become a leading adv [...] | 2008-10-24 15:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM XL |
08BRIDGETOWN641 | ST. VINCENT NOMINATION FOR 2009 INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) I am pleased to nominate Nicole O.M. Sylvester, lawyer and human rights activist from St. Vincent, for the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage for 2009 (biodata at end of cable). Nicole is an accomplished lawyer and president of the St. Vincent Human Rights Association. I [...] | 2008-10-24 16:44:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM XL |
08BRIDGETOWN643 | GRENADA NOMINATION FOR 2009 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE [...] (U) I am pleased to nominate Dr. Beverly Theresa Nelson-La Qua, of Grenada, for the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage for 2009 (biodata at end of cable). Dr. Nelson is unique in Grenada for recognizing an unfilled need and then volunteering her time to find a solution. She [...] | 2008-10-27 18:32:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM XL |
08BRIDGETOWN665 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT FROM THE [...] Embassy Bridgetown received a fax from Saint Christopher and Nevis's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Note No. 777/2008),which included a letter from the Premier of the Nevis Island Administration containing a congratulatory message for President-Elect Barack Obama. The complete text of the lette [...] | 2008-11-12 13:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL PGOV XL |
08BRIDGETOWN666 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT FROM ANTIGUA [...] Embassy Bridgetown received a fax from Antigua and Barbuda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Note No. 328/2008),which included a letter from the Prime Minister containing a congratulatory message for President-Elect Barack Obama. The complete text of the letter follows in paragraph 2. Post will [...] | 2008-11-12 13:42:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL PGOV XL |
08BRIDGETOWN667 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT FROM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-12 13:44:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL PGOV XL |
08BRIDGETOWN704 | ST LUCIA CORRUPTION CASE AGAINST FREDERICK HEADS [...] (SBU) The long-running saga of the Minister Richard Frederick's corruption case appears headed towards a final resolution. Frederick lost his action for dismissal of charges against him relating to evasion of taxes for the importation of a vehicle, and the case is finally headed to trial. I [...] | 2008-12-02 20:22:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OECS POL PGOV PINR PHUM PINS XL |
08BRIDGETOWN72 | POST CANNOT CONTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR WIREC DELEGATION [...] In response to the Department's request (Reftel) for post funding for delegates to attend WIREC, post has determined that no discretionary funds are available for this purpose. Post has no reason to believe that funding presents an obstacle to Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevi [...] | 2008-02-05 15:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY XL |
08BRIDGETOWN727 | ST. KITTS AND NEVIS BANKS ON GLOBAL ECONOMIC [...] (SBU) The government of St. Kitts and Nevis (GOSKN) is making a considerable commitment to tourism development on its southeastern peninsula. The increased development, along with added flights from the U.S. and Europe, could position St. Kitts and Nevis as a tourism leader in the Eastern Car [...] | 2008-12-15 14:20:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV PREL XL |
08BRIDGETOWN728 | DOMINICA'S ECONOMY SHOWING SIGNS OF LIFE DESPITE [...] (SBU) Despite recent turmoil in world markets, Dominica is showing some signs of improved economic vitality, with new infrastructure projects coming on line and economic growth projected to reach a respectable three percent. Economic contacts remain cautiously optimistic that Dominica will be [...] | 2008-12-15 16:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ENRG EINV PREL XL |
08BRIDGETOWN79 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO OSBOURNE FOR TRAVEL TO SAINT [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Ms. Victoria B. Osbourne, FMS Program Manager, for travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis March 02 to March 08, 2008. The purpose of this travel is to attend the Eastern Caribbean Security Assistance Mid-Year Review and FY 09 Workshop. 2. Embassy poin [...] | 2008-02-06 20:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA SC XL |
08BRIDGETOWN80 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MARBURY FOR TRAVEL TO SAINT [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Ms. Brenda Marbury, CG TECOM SCETC for travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis March 02 to March 07, 2008. The purpose of this travel is to brief and participate in the Eastern Caribbean Security Assistance Mid-Year Review and FY 09 Workshop. 2. Embass [...] | 2008-02-06 20:51:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA SC XL |
08BRIDGETOWN88 | WIREC INVITATION DELIVERED [...] Per reftel instructions, invitation letters under Ambassador Oursiman's signature were delivered to Foreign Ministers by fax under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Dominica #0120 and St. Vincent and the Grenadines #0121) on February 12, 2008. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this d [...] | 2008-02-13 19:46:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY DO VC XL |
08BRIDGETOWN95 | Commercial Outreach Efforts in Eastern Caribbean [...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador hosted a lunch on February 11 for the newly formed American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) for Barbados. The board, drawn from ten of the larger American companies in Barbados, will hold an organizational meeting in the last week of February and will begin operations short [...] | 2008-02-14 16:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD EINV AMCHAM ASEC BB XL |
08BRUSSELS1001 | BRUSSELS BILAT BREW: JULY 1, 2008 [...] Summary: This issue of the Brussels Bilat Brew covers a review of cost-of-living adjustment and social benefits in Belgium as well as the desire for increased competition in the food, power distribution and telecom sectors in order to counter Belgium's rising inflation rates. Farmers, taxi [...] | 2008-07-01 14:50:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ELAB BE |
08BRUSSELS1007 | BELGIAN PRESS STATEMENT ON UNSCR 1822 [...] Summary: Below is a press statement circulated by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs supporting the adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution 1267 against Al Qaeda and the Taliban. Belgium chairs the committee overseeing UNSCR 1267. End Summary. BEGIN PRESS STATEMENT Foreign Mi [...] | 2008-07-02 14:30:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER UNSC AG BE |
08BRUSSELS1016 | EU UNEMPLOYMENT UP TO 6.8 PERCENT; EURO ZONE RATE STABLE [...] SUMMARY. The aggregate unemployment rate for the EU-27 increased slightly to 6.8 percent in May 2008, according to data published by the EU Commission's Statistical Office (EUROSTAT) on July 1. Unemployment in the euro zone (the fifteen EU countries participating in the euro) was stable at 7 [...] | 2008-07-07 06:56:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EUN |
08BRUSSELS1044 | INFORMATION FOR UN AND EU SANCTIONS ON ZIMBABWE - [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-10 11:53:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC PREL EFIN KTFN PTER UNSC ZI BE |
08BRUSSELS1095 | ARF: EU SUPPORTS INCLUSION OF POINTS INTO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-17 16:18:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ARF ASEAN KNNP PARM EUN EAID |
08BRUSSELS11 | BRUSSELS BILAT BREW: JANUARY 4, 2008 [...] (U) Charles Michel, newly named Minister of Development Cooperation, laid out his priorities for revitalizing and reestablishing Belgian development assistance after a six-month hiatus in federal leadership. While much development aid comes from the regions of Belgium, the federal government [...] | 2008-01-03 16:51:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EFIN EINV EMIN BE CH |
08BRUSSELS1127 | THE EUROPEAN UNION'S BORDER CONTROL INITIATIVES [...] (U) SUMMARY: As the border of the European Union continues to expand, concern about illegal immigration continues to increase, and the threat of terrorism remains, the EU is considering a number of measures to manage and reinforce their border and its security. Most measures being considered [...] | 2008-07-24 10:56:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS EU PTEL |
08BRUSSELS1128 | STATUS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION'S SCHENGEN [...] (U) SUMMARY: As the EU contends with enlargement, one of the major issues continues to be monitoring who is leaving and entering Europe in a changing border context. To contend with this, the Schengen Information System (SIS) is undergoing a number of changes to expand from its initial iterat [...] | 2008-07-24 10:56:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PTEL EU |
08BRUSSELS1165 | EU SAYS PROTECTION OF IRAQI REFUGEES SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN [...] EU Ministers in the July 24 JHA Council adopted conclusions on Iraqi refugees that underlined the priority of creating the conditions for refugees to go back home and included no call to take in more Iraqi refugees in the EU Member States. The French Presidency reported on the drafting of a E [...] | 2008-07-29 11:04:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PREL PREF SMIG KCRM EUN |
08BRUSSELS139 | Jalili's Press Appearances in Belgium Countered by former [...] (U) Summary: Iranian NSA Said Jalili's stop in Brussels included several press sessions and an appearance at the MFA-affiliated Egmont Institute of International Relations. The Iranian unsurprisingly used both occasions to peddle the standard "not a delinquent/just misunderstood" line. The l [...] | 2008-01-25 16:37:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM BE IR |
08BRUSSELS14 | BELGIAN GOVERNMENT HAS SAME GOALS AS USG ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-04 13:07:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PINS PREL PTER BE |
08BRUSSELS1431 | GAERC OUTLINES EU OBSERVER MISSION AND AID TO [...] (U) Summary: Meeting in Brussels September 15, EU Foreign Ministers formally established an independent civilian monitoring mission of at least 200 in Georgia, to be deployed by October 1. They designated Pierre Morel as EU Special Representative for the crisis in Georgia. Welcoming the the [...] | 2008-09-15 18:10:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EUN RU GG SO ZI YI BO |
08BRUSSELS1437 | SOLANA AND FERRERO-WALDNER TO ATTEND TRANSATLANTIC [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-16 15:30:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | NATO PGOV PREL UNGA EU |
08BRUSSELS1444 | BELGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KAREL DE GUCHT TO ATTEND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-17 15:35:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | NATO PGOV PREL UNGA EU BE |
08BRUSSELS1466 | EUROPEAN COMMISSION PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-22 17:59:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL UNGA HA CU |
08BRUSSELS1538 | EU-27 AGREE ON IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM PACT; DEAL NEAR ON [...] EU ministers in the September 25 Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council agreed on a European Pact on Immigration and Asylum to be endorsed by EU leaders at their mid-October European Council meeting. The Pact sets out principles to manage legal migration based on labor market needs of the ind [...] | 2008-10-01 15:33:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PREL PREF SMIG KCRM EUN |
08BRUSSELS158 | BELGIAN INTERIOR MINISTER EXPECTED TO HEAD [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-31 16:43:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM PREF SMIG BE |
08BRUSSELS1587 | EU MIGRATION PACT: WHAT'S IN, WHAT'S OUT [...] Summary: EU heads of state are expected to approve the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum at the Oct. 15-16 European Council summit. Not a legally-binding document, the Pact gives overarching policy direction. Member states will then pass national legislation to operationalize the goals [...] | 2008-10-14 15:03:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL SMIG EUN |
08BRUSSELS1588 | EU FOREIGN MINISTERS, MEETING IN LUXEMBOURG, [...] Begin Introduction and Summary: Meeting in Luxembourg October 13, the General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) of the 27 EU Foreign Ministers reviewed draft Presidency conclusions for the European Council meeting of EU-27 heads of state/government to take place in Brussels on Oc [...] | 2008-10-14 15:18:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EUN GG RU BO UZ CG IR ZI MX MO |
08BRUSSELS1591 | BELGIUM: OCTOBER 22 GEORGIA DONORS' CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-15 08:40:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN PREL KMCA KCRS GG BE |
08BRUSSELS1602 | EU-MAURITANIA TALKS SCHEDULED ON POLITICAL WAY [...] The European Union has scheduled talks with the Mauritanian junta for October 20 in Paris to discuss a mutually acceptable way forward politically in the African state. Commission contacts say they are not optimistic the Mauritanian delegation, led by PM Laghdaf, will come prepared to give im [...] | 2008-10-17 15:32:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID EUN |
08BRUSSELS1638 | EU WELCOMES US 1540 IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION [...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel points and non-paper on the planned U.S. in-kind contribution for the 1540 Committee to EU Council Secretariat and European Commission counterparts on October 21 and 22. EU officials welcomed the news and said they look forward to ensuring EU and U.S. approaches a [...] | 2008-10-23 05:13:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC EUE EUN KPAO PREL PTER UNSC |
08BRUSSELS164 | EU UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN TO 6.8 PERCENT; EURO ZONE RATE [...] SUMMARY. The aggregate unemployment rate for the EU-27 was down to 6.8 percent in December 2007, according to data published by the EU Commission's Statistical Office (EUROSTAT) on January 31. Unemployment in the euro zone (the thirteen EU countries participating in the euro - based on membe [...] | 2008-02-01 13:39:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EUN |
08BRUSSELS1651 | EULEX KOSOVO U.S.-EU PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT SIGNED [...] (U) On October 22, the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) Kosovo U.S.-EU Participation Agreement entered into force. On behalf of the U.S. delegation, EUR A/S Dan Fried added his signature, in Brussels,to that of EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier [...] | 2008-10-27 06:06:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EUN SR KK |
08BRUSSELS1657 | EUROPEAN COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR REVIEW OF [...] SUMMARY. On October 1, 2008, the European Commission unveiled its proposal to amend the Capital Requirement Directives (2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC) through a combination of co-decision and comitology proposals. The Co-decision proposal contains the more fundamental changes that must receive [...] | 2008-10-27 15:29:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETRD ECON EUN |
08BRUSSELS1659 | EU COUNTRIES TO SHARE INFORMATION ON CYBER CRIME [...] EU Interior Ministers at their October 24 Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council meeting in Luxembourg set up a European alert platform for reporting offences on the Internet. The platform, hosted by EUROPOL with 300,000 EUR funding from the EU budget, will help cyber crime investigators in t [...] | 2008-10-28 06:43:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KCRM EUN |
08BRUSSELS1662 | U.S.-EU COMPETITION CONSULTATIONS EMPHASIZE AREAS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In October 20 annual consultations on competition policy, U.S. and EU officials emphasized areas of convergence on anti-trust policy and opportunities for cooperation and information sharing. A joint FTC-DoJ delegation represented the U.S. at the Brussels talks, while the EU [...] | 2008-10-28 15:56:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN ECON EINV ETRD ENRG EUN |
08BRUSSELS1677 | EUROPEAN UNION VIEWS ON NOVEMBER 15 G20 SUMMIT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Below please find post responses to reftel questions on expected priorities and objectives for the European Union (particularly European Commission) at the November 15 G20 Summit. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, in his role as President of the Council of the European Union, [...] | 2008-10-30 15:21:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EUN |
08BRUSSELS1687 | EU UNEMPLOYMENT UP TO 7.0 PERCENT; EURO ZONE RATE STABLE [...] SUMMARY. The aggregate unemployment rate for the EU-27 reached 7.0 percent in September 2008 (up from 6.9 percent in August 2008),according to data published by the EU Commission's Statistical Office (EUROSTAT) on October 31. Unemployment in the euro zone (EU-15 participating in the euro) w [...] | 2008-11-04 13:19:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EUN |
08BRUSSELS1698 | EUROPEAN COMMISSION RELEASES "GLOBAL EUROPE: [...] (U) Summary. On October 27, 2008, the European Commission published a report assessing the competitiveness of the European Union (EU) in the global economy. The report, entitled "Global Europe: competing in the world" concludes that since the mid-1990s, the EU has been able to broadly mainta [...] | 2008-11-05 16:58:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND ECIN EINV ETRD EUN |
08BRUSSELS170 | BRUSSELS BILAT BREW: FEBRUARY 1 [...] (U) Persistent rumors that Fortis faces additional write-offs on its subprime exposure has caused its share price to fall by as much as 10 percent during one day of trading (January 22),alarming the Belgian financial watchdog CBFA to the extent that it forced Fortis to issue a statement alle [...] | 2008-02-01 16:47:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN SENV BE |
08BRUSSELS1704 | PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA INVITED TO ADDRESS EUROPEAN [...] (U) Hans-Gert Pottering, President of the European Parliament, asked us to transmit the following letter to President-elect Obama. Pottering sent the original to Obama's Senate office via the European Commission delegation in Washington. 2. (U) Begin text. 5 November 2008 Senator B [...] | 2008-11-06 10:38:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP OBAMA BARACK EUN |
08BRUSSELS1771 | LINES DRAWN WITHIN EU OVER CCS [...] One component of the EU's Climate and Energy Package of legislative proposals is to promote the development and deployment of clean coal technologies through the principle of carbon capture and storage (CCS). The proposal calls for the construction of 10-12 pilot projects by 2015, to facilita [...] | 2008-11-21 17:32:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON EIND ENRG EUN EWWT KGHG SENV TPHY |
08BRUSSELS1787 | FLEMISH INTERIOR MINISTER'S REFUSAL TO CONFIRM [...] Summary: The Flemish Interior Minister's second refusal to confirm in office three francophone mayors who had violated Belgian language laws has put the just-relaunched institutional talks on structure of the Belgian state into question. Dismayed francophone politicians have asked the Flemi [...] | 2008-11-25 18:00:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM BE |
08BRUSSELS1788 | CONVICTED TERRORIST TO APPEAL EXTRADITION FROM [...] Belgian Federal Prosecutors Office Spokesperson Lieve Pellens announced November 25 that the United States had filed a request to extradite Nizar Trabelsi for membership in Al Qeada. A court in Nivelles ruled in favor of the U.S. request on November 19, and the extradition will now be heard b [...] | 2008-11-25 18:09:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CJAN CVIS KCRM PTER BE |
08BRUSSELS1789 | BELGIUM: NO FOREIGN POLICY OBJECTION TO THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-26 10:56:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TBIO TPHY US BE |
08BRUSSELS1795 | A TALE OF TWO PARTIES: THE FIGHT FOR THE FLEMISH [...] Summary: Though the June 2009 elections are months away, they lurk in backs of the minds of most Flemish politicians. The center-right Flemish Liberal Party (Open VLD) is worried about recent controversies besetting its ministers, while the upstart center-right party Lijst Dedecker (LDD) antic [...] | 2008-11-26 17:01:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL BE |
08BRUSSELS1802 | EU UNEMPLOYMENT UP TO 7.1 PERCENT; EURO ZONE RATE UP TO [...] SUMMARY. The latest EU unemployment data collected by the EU Commission's Statistical Office (EUROSTAT) confirm the deterioration of the labor market situation in Europe. The aggregate unemployment rate for the EU-27 reached 7.1 percent in October 2008 (up from 7.0 percent in September 2008) [...] | 2008-11-28 15:31:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EUN |
08BRUSSELS185 | CONDEMNING ARREST AND ARRAIGNMENT OF SYRIAN [...] The following statement was issued by the EU Presidency on February 4, the same day as reftel. 2. Begin text: Recalling the Presidency Statement of 27 September 2007 and the Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union of 31 December 2007, the European Union condemns th [...] | 2008-02-05 17:16:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KMPI XF SY EUN |
08BRUSSELS1853 | EU COUNTRIES PLEDGE TO TAKE IN SOME 10,000 IRAQI REFUGEES [...] EU ministers in the November 27 JHA Council pledged to take in, "as a signal of solidarity, up to around" 10,000 Iraqi refugees in particularly vulnerable situations. Reception will take place on a voluntary basis, taking account of the capacities of the individual Member States and of "the o [...] | 2008-12-05 16:18:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PREL PREF SMIG KCRM EUN |
08BRUSSELS1854 | GROWING OPTIMISM ON CLIMATE AND ENERGY PACKAGE [...] The horse-trading is moving at a furious pace in Brussels as efforts to finalize the EU,s Climate and Energy package appear to be yielding fruit. The French, in their capacity as Council President, have been holding meetings of representatives from member states (COREPER) and between Commissi [...] | 2008-12-05 16:25:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON EIND ENRG EUN EWWT KGHG SENV TPHY |
08BRUSSELS1868 | BELGIUM:DEMARCHE ON UNITED NATIONS HARMONIZATION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-11 15:52:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AORC APER PREL UNGA BE |
08BRUSSELS1870 | BELGIUM ARRESTS FOURTEEN SUSPECTED TERRORISTS [...] (U) Belgian police arrested December 11 fourteen terrorist suspects, according to press reporting. A total of 242 police officers conducted a series of sixteen raids in Brussels and one in the Francophone city of Liege. According to the Belgian prosecutors office, the suspects were linked to [...] | 2008-12-11 16:00:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV AF PA BE |
08BRUSSELS1889 | BELGIUM: LOOKING FOR USG FLEXIBILITY ON IEA [...] Econoff shared reftel demarche points on the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2009-10 budget on December 11 with Ambassador Philippe Nieuwenhuys, head of the Energy Department at Belgium's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation (MFA). 2. Nieuwenhuys knew t [...] | 2008-12-15 10:24:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG IEA BE |
08BRUSSELS1892 | EU LEADERS SET PATH FOR NEW IRISH VOTE ON LISBON TREATY [...] SUMMARY: Irish PM Brian Cowen at the December 11-12 European Council committed to put the Treaty of Lisbon to another referendum before the end of October 2009 in exchange for assurances on Irish concerns which motivated the "No" in June 2008. The leaders concurred that the Commission would c [...] | 2008-12-15 15:04:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EUN EI |
08BRUSSELS1950 | BELGIUM: INTERIM AGREEMENT BY CIVAIR AUTHORITY [...] Belgium's Civil Air Authority (CAA) informed the Brussels-based Transportation Security Administration (TSA) representative on December 22 that Brussel's Zaventem Airport will begin TSA-required additional security measures starting December 23, for a period of 90 days, while TSA and the Euro [...] | 2008-12-23 16:07:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR BE |
08BRUSSELS1951 | BELGIUM: PROVISIONAL RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR [...] Belgium has no immediate plans to expand its nuclear power program. Under existing law passed in the late 1990's, Belgium will be required to shutter its two existing nuclear power plants (that are comprised of seven reactors: three at Tihange in Wallonia, and four at Doel, in Flanders) by 20 [...] | 2008-12-24 09:01:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO BE |
08BRUSSELS1957 | BELGIUM:2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] Embassy point of contact is Aaron Jensen. Email: JensenAW@state.gov 2. Begin text of report. Belgium Belgium continued to strengthen its response to the threat of terrorism, with the new institutions it developed over the past several years working to coordinate the Belgian governmen [...] | 2008-12-24 11:09:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC BE |
08BRUSSELS1961 | BELGIUM: IT'S A GOVERNMENT: VAN ROMPUY NEXT TO [...] (U) Herman Van Rompuy will be the next Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, heading a coalition of the same five political parties who comprised the previous administration of outgoing Prime Minister Yves Leterme (CD&V). Leterme had resigned on December 19 following allegations of polit [...] | 2008-12-30 15:08:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PINR BE |
08BRUSSELS1965 | BELGIUM: COMPOSITION OF NEW GOVERNMENT HEADED BY [...] (U) Herman Van Rompuy became Belgium's Prime Minister on December 30, and will lead a government mostly composed of the same Ministers who served outgoing PM Yves Leterme. The few ministerial changes are Stefaan de Clercq at Justice (replacing Jo Vandeurzen),Guido de Padt at Interior, repl [...] | 2008-12-31 11:34:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PINR BE |
08BRUSSELS206 | FUTURE PRIME MINISTER LETERME SEES HIS PARTY AS [...] (SBU) Summary: Yves Leterme, the man who "won" the June federal elections in Belgium, and who now serves as Vice Prime Minister, is not sure arrangements will be complete on constitutional reform before March 23, the day by he is expected to become Prime Minister. Given the electoral strengt [...] | 2008-02-07 14:03:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON BE |
08BRUSSELS26 | EU UNEMPLOYMENT STABLE AT 7.0 PERCENT; EURO ZONE RATE DOWN [...] SUMMARY. The aggregate unemployment rate for the EU-27 stood at 7.0 percent in October 2007, according to data published by the EU Commission's Statistical Office (EUROSTAT) on December 3. Unemployment in the euro zone (the thirteen EU countries participating in the euro) decreased slightly [...] | 2008-01-08 06:55:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EUN |
08BRUSSELS271 | BELGIUM TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO, FORMAL ACTION [...] (SBU) Per ref A request, Ambassador spoke with Belgian FM De Gucht regarding developments at the Security Council. De Gucht made clear that he already had issued instructions to support the USG position on continued discussion of Kosovo. 2. (SBU) The Minister made clear to EU colleagues [...] | 2008-02-19 16:48:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV |
08BRUSSELS295 | EU TREATY OF LISBON - NO MORE PILLARS; A SINGLE LEGAL [...] With the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon (targeted for 2009),the current three-pillar structure of the EU will formally disappear. EU polices concerning economic integration, the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the area of freedom, security and justice will all be brou [...] | 2008-02-26 08:03:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EUN PGOV ECIN ETRD PBTS |
08BRUSSELS297 | BELGIUM: KING SIGNS ROYAL DECREE RECOGNIZING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-26 12:51:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL BE |
08BRUSSELS303 | EU TREATY OF LISBON - NO MORE PILLARS; A SINGLE LEGAL [...] With the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon (targeted for 2009),the current three-pillar structure of the EU will formally disappear. EU polices concerning economic integration, the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the area of freedom, security and justice will all be brou [...] | 2008-02-26 17:04:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EUN PGOV ECIN ETRD PBTS |
08BRUSSELS321 | EU UNEMPLOYMENT STABLE AT 6.8 PERCENT; EURO ZONE RATE ALSO [...] SUMMARY. The aggregate unemployment rate for the EU-27 was stable at 6.8 percent in January 2008, according to data published by the EU Commission's Statistical Office (EUROSTAT) on February 29. Unemployment in the euro zone (the fifteen EU countries participating in the euro - membership en [...] | 2008-02-29 15:37:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EUN |
08BRUSSELS325 | LIECHTENSTEIN SET TO JOIN SCHENGEN AREA [...] In addition to discussions of the Visa Waiver Program and the question of the MOU with the Czech Republic (SEPTEL),EU Interior ministers in the February 28 JHA Council gave their backing to Liechtenstein's entry into the Schengen area in spite of the tax fraud scandal now affecting the princi [...] | 2008-03-04 09:26:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PREL PREF SMIG KCRM EUN |
08BRUSSELS34 | EU DONOR COORDINATION IN THE BALKANS (KOSOVO) [...] SUMMARY: Kosovo generated the most interest at an all day donor coordination meeting hosted by the European Commission (EC) on December 13 to solicit bilateral input in advance of a new EC strategy for the Balkans. The meeting was attended by representatives from individual European Union ( [...] | 2008-01-09 16:35:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL EUN XH ZL |
08BRUSSELS357 | BELGIAN SENATE APPROVES LISBON TREATY [...] (U) On March 6th the Belgian Senate voted to approve the Treaty of Lisbon, 48 to 9 in favor with 1 abstention. Although many senators expressed reservations about certain aspects of the treaty, only members of the right-wing, Flemish nationalist party, Vlaams Belang (VB),voted against th [...] | 2008-03-07 14:44:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL BE |
08BRUSSELS392 | EU LEADERS BLESS "UNION FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN" AS "UPGRADE" [...] SUMMARY. EU leaders in the March 13-14 European Council gave their blessing to the "Union for the Mediterranean" initiative presented by French President Sarkozy and German Chancellor Merkel. The plan, described by Slovene PM-European Council chair Jansa as "an upgrade" of the existing Eurome [...] | 2008-03-14 18:35:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EUN |
08BRUSSELS397 | EU TREATY OF LISBON: CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS [...] With the Treaty of Lisbon (targeted for entry into force in 2009) the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights -- first proclaimed in 2000 as a political declaration Q- will become binding and acquire the same legal value as the Treaties without altering the Union's powers. The UK and Poland secured [...] | 2008-03-17 16:53:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EUN ELAB PHUM |
08BRUSSELS43 | EU DONOR COORDINATION IN THE BALKANS (SERBIA) [...] SUMMARY: At a recent donor coordination meeting in Brussels, European Commission (EC) representatives hoped for a "smooth" Kosovo settlement while affirming that the relationship between Europe and Serbia is now at a "crossroads". Against this backdrop, the main EC development objective in [...] | 2008-01-10 16:48:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL EUN XH ZL |
08BRUSSELS430 | LETERME GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT: THE ECONOMICS [...] The Leterme government agreement concluded this eek contains many good intentions (e.g. a 2009 budget surplus),but very few specific policies on how to achieve these goals. On several issues, the coalition partners agree to disagree and kick the issue down the road by ordering yet another stu [...] | 2008-03-20 16:05:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFI PGOV BE |
08BRUSSELS447 | DHS ASSISTANT SECRETARY MEETS WITH EU COMMISSION [...] (SBU) Summary. On March 14, 2008, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Policy Stewart Baker met in Brussels with European Union Director General for Justice, Freedom and Security (JLS) Jonathan Faull for a detailed discussion of the implementation along twin tracks of the U [...] | 2008-03-26 10:47:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CA CMGT CVIS EUN |
08BRUSSELS449 | BELGIAN REPRESENTATIVE TO PSI FIFTH ANNIVERSARY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-26 15:56:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP KSTC PARM PREL BE |
08BRUSSELS45 | EU DONOR COORDINATION IN THE BALKANS (BOSNIA) [...] SUMMARY: Development programs in Bosnia-Herzegovina figured quite prominently in a recent all-day donor coordination meeting organized by the European Commission (EC) in Brussels. The main EC goal in the country is clearly "nation building" and EC sponsored development programs are expected [...] | 2008-01-10 16:48:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL EUN XH ZL |
08BRUSSELS463 | EU-JAPAN SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS DEVELOPMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Mission of Japan to the European Union recently joined with the European Commission, European Policy Center and the Berlin-based Japan-Germany Center to host a day-long symposium focused on development in Africa. Senior officials from both Europe and Japan affirmed important [...] | 2008-03-28 15:21:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EUN |
08BRUSSELS482 | EU UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN TO 6.7 PERCENT; EURO [...] SUMMARY. The aggregate unemployment rate for the EU-27 stood at 6.7 percent in February 2008, according to data published by the EU Commission's Statistical Office (EUROSTAT) on April 1. Unemployment in the euro zone (the fifteen EU countries participating in the euro) was stable at 7.1 per [...] | 2008-04-01 14:35:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EUN |
08BRUSSELS575 | BELGIANS RECEIVE UNMEE TERMINATION TEXT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-17 05:07:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC KPKO ET ER BE |
08BRUSSELS596 | EU: SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DOL A/S FOULKE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-21 14:47:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PREL PGOV EUN BE |
08BRUSSELS598 | EU: SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DOL A/S FOULKE [...] Your upcoming visit to Brussels will include calls on European Commission officials in the Labor and Social Affairs Directorate and participation in the High-level Regulatory Cooperation Forum (HLRCF). This cable provides a summary update of EU labor and social policy and a description of th [...] | 2008-04-21 15:50:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PREL PGOV EUN BE |
08BRUSSELS608 | EU AMENDS ITS LEGISLATION ON COMBATING [...] EU Home Affairs ministers in the April 18 JHA Council agreed to amend the 2002 EU Framework Decision on combating terrorism by making public provocation to commit a terrorist offense, and recruitment and training for terrorism punishable acts throughout the EU, including when committed thro [...] | 2008-04-22 15:28:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER CVIS PREL KCRM EUN |
08BRUSSELS630 | BELGIAN MFA ON BELGIAN AID ALONG RWANDAN BORDER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Over the course of a meeting on April 18, Paul Jansen, the Belgian MFA desk officer for Rwanda and Burundi, explained Belgium,s role in helping reassimilate Rwandan returnees and the status of Rwandan immigrants in Belgium. END SUMMARY Belgium,s Role in Reassimilation [...] | 2008-04-24 14:54:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | BE PGOV PREL RWANDA CONGO |
08BRUSSELS637 | FOLLOW UP ON EU BORDER SECURITY SYSTEMS [...] In response to reftel, Post has prepared the following information on the status of the European Union's proposed Electronic Travel Authorization System (ETSA),planned updates to the Schengen Information System, and planned Visa Information System. Each component is described below. 2. St [...] | 2008-04-25 11:15:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CA CMGT CVIS EUN PINR PREL PTER |
08BRUSSELS644 | BELGIUM'S DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMS RUNNING HARD TO BE [...] SUMMARY: Belgium's Director General of Customs, Noel Colpin, is running hard to be elected as the new Secretary General of the World Custom Organization. He has the full support of his government. He has worked very closely with the Embassy for many years and was Belgium's chief negotiator [...] | 2008-04-28 14:28:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD BE |
08BRUSSELS666 | EU UNEMPLOYMENT STABLED AT 6.7 PERCENT; [...] SUMMARY. The aggregate unemployment rate for the EU-27 was unchanged at 6.7 percent in March 2008, according to data published by the EU Commission's Statistical Office (EUROSTAT) on April 30. Unemployment in the euro zone (the fifteen EU countries participating in the euro) was also stabl [...] | 2008-04-30 14:11:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EUN |
08BRUSSELS701 | EU MIGRATION POLICY ELUSIVE [...] France, which will assume the rotating EU presidency on July 1, has made migration one of its top presidency priorities, with President Sarkozy saying the EU should speak with one voice on migration policy. But moves toward a common migration policy reveal tensions over Commission versus memb [...] | 2008-05-09 14:32:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL EUN |
08BRUSSELS770 | TRANSATLANTIC REGULATORY DIALOGUE ADDRESSES [...] Summary: At the 25 April High Level Regulatory Cooperation Forum (HLRCF),senior U.S. and EU regulators discussed strengthening EU-US cooperation on import product safety, enhancing information sharing, collaborating on risk analysis, and the final joint OMB/Secretariat General report on the [...] | 2008-05-22 14:19:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EIND SENV SOCI EUN |
08BRUSSELS795 | GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM: [...] ECOUNS delivered reftel points to Filip De Clerq, nonproliferation desk officer at the Belgian MFA on May 21. De Clerq said that the EU would be sending a delegation to the annual meeting in Madrid in June. However, De Clerq was not sure that Belgium was ready to contribute to management of [...] | 2008-05-28 12:47:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PTER KGIC PREL BE |
08BRUSSELS813 | IAEA: THE CONVENTION ON SUPPLEMENTARY COMPENSATION [...] ECOUNS passed points in reftel to MFA Non-Proliferation Office on May 23. On May 30, the desk officer in the office relayed a response thanking the U.S. for the invitation to the meeting on the global initiative information portal. However, as the MFA has no specific input to make on the man [...] | 2008-05-30 08:38:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP TRGY ENRG KSTC IAEA PARM BE |
08BRUSSELS814 | BELGIUM TO FORGIVE 80% OF IRAQI DEBT [...] At the Stockholm Conference on Iraq, Belgian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Olivier Chastel stated that Belgium is willing to forgive 80% of Iraq's bilateral debt by the end of 2008. Belgium would forgive 260 million euros ($403 million) out of a total debt of 323 million euros ($500 mi [...] | 2008-05-30 09:14:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID IZ BE |
08BRUSSELS825 | EU UNEMPLOYMENT STABLED AT 6.7 PERCENT; EURO ZONE RATE [...] SUMMARY. The aggregate unemployment rate for the EU-27 was unchanged at 6.7 percent in April 2008, according to data published by the EU Commission's Statistical Office (EUROSTAT) on May 30. Unemployment in the euro zone (the fifteen EU countries participating in the euro) was also stable at [...] | 2008-06-02 09:24:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EUN |
08BRUSSELS828 | BELGIUM: INFORMATION ON FORCED LABOR AND CHILD [...] Article 22b of the Belgian Constitution states that "each child has the right to the respect of its moral, physical, mental and sexual integrity." In 1992, the Belgian Parliament adopted legislation imposing a total ban on child labor. The legislation was put into effect through the Royal D [...] | 2008-06-02 12:47:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI BE |
08BRUSSELS847 | BELGIUM: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IOM DG CANDIDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-04 09:12:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PREF PREL SMIG BE |
08BRUSSELS865 | EU WILL NOT ATTEND FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-06 15:41:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR MOPS OTRA IZ |
08BRUSSELS868 | EU MINISTERS AGREE ON "RETURN DIRECTIVE" [...] EU Interior Ministers in the June 5 JHA Council recorded their agreement on common standards and procedures in Member States for returning illegally staying non-EU nationals (the "Return Directive"). The Council encouraged Member States to "voluntarily" take on refugees from Iraq, focusing on [...] | 2008-06-09 12:17:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PREL PREF SMIG KCRM EUN |
08BRUSSELS892 | EU TREATY OF LISBON - JHA [...] Under the Treaty of Lisbon (entry in force targeted for 2009),the current three-pillar structure of the EU will formally disappear. Police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters -- the so-called "third pillar" -- will become subject to the "Community" method under the renamed Treaty on [...] | 2008-06-12 14:32:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EUM PGOV KCRM ECIN ETRD PBTS |
08BRUSSELS910 | BELGIUM EXTENDS ITS UNIFIL MISSION UNTIL THE END [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-16 13:49:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR LE BE |
08BRUSSELS963 | BLACK SEA SYNERGY INITIATIVE MARKS FIRST [...] (U) SUMMARY: The first anniversary of the European Commission's Black Sea Synergy Initiative provides a useful opportunity to highlight regional cooperation. As the initiative moves from "launch" to "implementation," funding will be available to support local civil society groups committed [...] | 2008-06-25 13:01:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EUN ZJ XH |
08BRUSSELS98 | EU DONOR COORDINATION IN THE BALKANS (ALBANIA) [...] SUMMARY: Development programs in Albania were among several discussed during a recent all-day donor coordination meeting organized by the European Commission (EC) in Brussels. EC assistance programs in Albania, estimated at around 55 million euros in 2007, are expected to increase by 15 per [...] | 2008-01-18 10:34:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL EUN XH ZL |
08BRUSSELS99 | EU DONOR COORDINATION IN THE BALKANS (OTHER [...] SUMMARY: Ongoing development programs in several Balkan countries including Croatia, Macedonia and Montenegro were discussed during a December 13 donor coordination meeting organized by the European Commission (EC) in Brussels. The EC anticipates making more than 450 million euros available [...] | 2008-01-18 10:34:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL EUN XH ZL |
08BUCHAREST1005 | ROMANIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] This message contains Post's submission for the 2008 Country Reports on Terrorism. 2. Begin text. Romania provided throughout 2008 a full range of public and diplomatic support to counterterrorism efforts. Approximately 500 Romanian troops were serving in Iraq and 820 in Afghanistan as par [...] | 2008-12-22 14:41:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR RO |
08BUCHAREST143 | ROMANIA/ENERGY: INPUT FOR REQUIRED REPORTS TO CONGRESS [...] The following is Embassy Bucharest's response to reftel, which requests input for two new reports to Congress on aspects of the Department's work on energy-related matters. Responses to questions A, B, C and D of reftel follow: 2. QUESTION A: The Economic Section is responsible for energy [...] | 2008-02-25 07:00:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD RO |
08BUCHAREST155 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] (U) This message is in response to reftel request for post-shipment check on license 050056831 concerning the export of helicopter spare parts to Romania. Mission directed the PM/DTCC inquiry to MOD Director General Dragos Ghercioiu who confirmed in writing that Elbit Systems did receive the n [...] | 2008-02-27 14:09:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RO |
08BUCHAREST226 | INTERIOR MINISTRY CANDIDATES FOR SECOND LINE OF [...] (U) Mission received on March 18, a Note Verbale from the Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reform (MIRA),Inspector General of the Border Police, addressed to the Department of Energy,s National Nuclear Security Administration. The note conveys the names of those nominees for the HAMM [...] | 2008-03-20 14:39:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG OPDC PARM PINS PREL RO |
08BUCHAREST261 | GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-07 12:15:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC FR |
08BUCHAREST263 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR G/TIP VISIT OF [...] Embassy grants country clearance to Eleanor Gaetan, Senior Coordinator for Public Affairs for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP). The purpose of Mrs. Gaetan,s visit is to speak at a conference on human trafficking, hosted by the Ratiu foundation Romania. 2. [...] | 2008-04-08 10:17:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG PREL RO |
08BUCHAREST313 | ROMANIA'S NEW UNINOMINAL ELECTION LAW CHANGES THE [...] (SBU) Summary: Romania formally adopted new electoral rules intended to increase accountability to local electoral districts and to encourage political parties to choose candidates on the basis of attractiveness to voters rather than loyalty to party kingmakers. The new rules create a first- [...] | 2008-04-21 15:39:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV RO |
08BUCHAREST385 | TERRORISM FINANCE: RESPONSE TO 1267 DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-21 08:57:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN PTER PINR EFIN PREL |
08BUCHAREST404 | AFTER ACTION: DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE CUBAN [...] (U) The prominent news daily "Romania Libera" (circulation 316,000) May 21 carried op-ed under the Ambassador's by-line expressing solidarity with the people of Cuba. The commentary recalled similar regimes in the former communist states of Eastern Europe that were now defunct, and highlighte [...] | 2008-05-23 09:18:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PREL KPAO SOCI CU RO |
08BUCHAREST430 | ROMANIA: GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-02 09:00:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS ETRD ENRG PHSA PINS |
08BUCHAREST447 | ROMANIA TO SPEAK AT THE FOURTH GLOBAL INITIATIVE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-04 14:25:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL PTER KGIC KNNP RO |
08BUCHAREST504 | ROMANIA: SMALL FIRST QUARTER BUDGET SURPLUS MASKS LIKELY [...] (SBU) Recently released data shows the Government of Romania (GOR) posted a small consolidated budget surplus of USD $32.3 million in the first quarter of 2008, or the equivalent of 0.02 percent of expected GDP. For this year, the GOR has already cut its deficit target by 0.4 percent to 2.3 p [...] | 2008-06-19 10:42:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD EIND PGOV RO |
08BUCHAREST507 | ROMANIAN STOCK MARKET SEARCHES FOR A COMPETITIVE EDGE [...] (U) Summary: Battered by the same negative forces affecting stock markets worldwide, the Bucharest Stock Exchange (Bursa de Valori Bucuresti, or BVB) is struggling to capitalize on Romania's strong economic growth in order to maintain a competitive position. To boost investor confidence, BVB m [...] | 2008-06-20 14:15:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EIND RO |
08BUCHAREST579 | ROMANIA: EMBASSY-SPONSORED FORUM PROMOTES RENEWABLES AND [...] (U) Seeking to build in a local setting on the success of the spring 2008 Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC),post co-sponsored a Renewable Energy Conference with the NGO the "Romanian Association for Energy Policies" (APER) on July 9, 2008. Expert speakers outlined [...] | 2008-07-22 12:08:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET EAID SENV SOCI TRGY KPAO RO |
08BUCHAREST631 | ROMANIA: DISASTER RELIEF PROVIDED TO AID FLOOD VICTIMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-08 13:21:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI |
08BUCHAREST725 | DEMARCHE RESPONSE: APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-12 12:43:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV |
08BUCHAREST726 | DEMARCHE RESPONSE: UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-12 12:44:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL |
08BUCHAREST752 | APPLICATION FOR OPIC FINANCE: CAPA FINANCE ROMANIA [...] In response to reftel request for comments on a proposed USD 25 million OPIC loan to CAPA Finance, post has no derogatory information with regard to the intended loan recipient. Post is similarly unaware of any information linking the shareholders of CAPA Finance to terrorism or corruption. [...] | 2008-09-23 14:01:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EAID ECON RO |
08BUCHAREST790 | ROMANIA SUPPORTS U.S. CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-10 12:42:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TRGY OTRA KNNP IAEA AORC RO |
08BUCHAREST865 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT [...] AmEmbassy Bucharest received, on 10 November 08, from the Democratic Union of Ukrainian People from Romania, the following letter: "November 7, 2008 To his Excellency Barack Obama, elected President of the United States of America, Dear President, We the Democratic Union of [...] | 2008-11-10 12:51:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OPDC RO |
08BUCHAREST889 | ROMANIA: UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE - POZNAN, POLAND, [...] On November 12, EconOff transmitted reftel talking points to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Deputy Director for UN and Specialized Institutions Gabriela Tanjala and to the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development's (MESD) Chief of Department in the Climate Change Directorate, Vla [...] | 2008-11-17 15:23:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | KGHG SENV ENRG RO |
08BUCHAREST997 | ROMANIA: NUCLEAR POWER SECTOR ON THE RISE [...] Nuclear power accounts for an increasing share of Romania's electricity production. The country's two operating reactors at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant currently provide 18 percent of Romania's domestic electricity production, with this number scheduled to double after two additional re [...] | 2008-12-19 16:00:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON TRGY BEXP BTIO SENV EPET KSEI RO |
08BUDAPEST1009 | HUNGARY WILL NOT PARTICPATE IN THE NOVEMBER 13-14 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-20 10:23:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KGIC PINR PTER HU |
08BUDAPEST1010 | HUNGARIAN, CZECH AND POLISH TENTH ANNIVERSARY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-20 11:52:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL NATO HU PL EZ |
08BUDAPEST1015 | HUNGARY TO ATTEND OCTOBER 22 GEORGIA DONORS' [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-22 07:34:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KCRS EAID GG HU |
08BUDAPEST1018 | BUDAPEST FY 2009 REGIONAL ESTH HUB WORK PLAN [...] (U) In FY09, the Budapest Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) Hub will build on its ongoing efforts promoting and leveraging U.S. engagement on ESTH issues to strengthen regional cooperation in the Balkans, Central and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. To this end, we will seek [...] | 2008-10-22 14:29:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KPSC AMGT XH XG ZJ ZL HU |
08BUDAPEST1032 | POST RESPONSE TO FOIA REQUEST NO. 200706444 [...] A search of all files in the front office, the POL/ECON and RSO sections revealed no responsive material in any media. There is no record of responsive material being retired to the department. 2. Jeff Levine, DCM, can attest to the adequacy of the search conducted by post. LEVINE [...] | 2008-10-31 09:52:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | AINF HU |
08BUDAPEST1033 | HUNGARY WILL CONSIDER HOSTING A FUTURE EXERCISE [...] In a follow-up discussion to ref A demarche delivered October 27, MFA Section for Arms Control and Non-proliferation Head Mark Horvath told PolOff October 30 that the MFA will take under consideration hosting a future Exercise Planning Group (EPG) event. Horvath noted that the MFA is facing a [...] | 2008-10-31 09:55:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM MCAP PINR PINS HU |
08BUDAPEST1047 | Secretary of Homeland Security Chertoff's visit to [...] Summary: Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff visited Budapest October 28-29, in connection with Hungary's accession to membership in the Visa Waiver Program and to discuss security issues with Hungarian counterparts. The official program took place on October 28, 2008, with the S [...] | 2008-11-04 13:29:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CMGT CVIS HU |
08BUDAPEST1075 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM HUNGARIAN POLITICAL [...] Following is the text of a congratulatory message to President-elect Obama from Gabor Fodor, Chairman, Alliance of Free Democrats, the Hungarian Liberal Party, received November 6, 2008. 2. Begin Text Dear Senator Obama, Allow me to congratulate you for your own great victory, and f [...] | 2008-11-10 10:06:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP HU |
08BUDAPEST1076 | Budapest's Public Outreach on Visa Waiver Program and ESTA [...] Summary: Embassy Budapest has engaged in active public and media outreach related to the Visa Waiver Program dating back to the commencement of the Roadmap process for Hungary, and redoubled efforts following the passage of the legislation last summer. Post seized upon the October 17 White H [...] | 2008-11-10 11:11:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CMGT CVIS HU |
08BUDAPEST1080 | HUNGARY OFFERS TO HOST FUTURE EXERCISE PLANNING [...] In a follow-up to reftels, MFA Arms Control and Non-proliferation Section Chief Mark Horvath told PolOff on November 7 that his leadership has "agreed in principle" to organize a Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Exercise Planning Group (EPG) event, preferably in November 2009. H [...] | 2008-11-10 15:45:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM KGIC PREL MCAP HU |
08BUDAPEST1083 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM HUNGARIAN POLITICAL [...] Following is the text of a congratulatory message to President-elect Obama from Viktor Orban, Chairman of Fidesz - Hungarian Civic Union, received November 10, 2008. 2. Begin text Dear Senator Obama, I wish to congratulate you whole-heartedly on your spectacular victory at the 2008 pr [...] | 2008-11-12 08:44:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP HU |
08BUDAPEST1104 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM HUNGARIAN POLITICAL [...] Following is the text of a congratulatory message to President-elect Obama from Tibor Sztankovanszki, President, and Sandor Bacskai, Secretary General of the Hungarian Social Democratic Party, received November 7, 2008. 2. Begin text Please convey the best wishes of the Historic Hungari [...] | 2008-11-19 10:55:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP HU |
08BUDAPEST1105 | EMBASSY BUDAPEST ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF CONSULAR CONTROLS [...] Post completed the Annual Review and Certification of Consular Controls on November 19, 2008. Post certifies that it is in compliance with all sub-paragraphs in reftel. The certifying officer is Deputy Chief of Mission Jeffery D. Levine. Narrative responses to all subparagraphs in reftel fo [...] | 2008-11-20 16:09:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | CMGT CVIS CASC KFRD HU |
08BUDAPEST1119 | HUNGARY CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR U.S. UNGA FIRST [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-25 07:52:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PARM PREL UNGA HU |
08BUDAPEST1122 | HUNGARY ABSTAINING AGAIN ON UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-25 14:01:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA HU |
08BUDAPEST1136 | HUNGARIAN QUID PRO QUO OFFER OF SUPPORT FOR U.S. [...] On November 21, Post received a note verbale in English dated November 21 announcing the candidacy of Professor Attila Harmathy for re-election to the Governing Council of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) for the 2009-2013 period and proposing Hungaria [...] | 2008-11-26 14:10:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNIDROIT HU |
08BUDAPEST1176 | HUNGARY WILL ATTEND PAKISTAN DONORS CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-09 14:33:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EFIN HU |
08BUDAPEST1179 | OUTREACH TO HUNGARY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED [...] On December 8, ESTH Hub Officer and ESTH FSN delivered reftel demarche to Dr. Katalin Rodics, Head of the Ministry of Environment and Water's Department for European Community Law and Coordination. Rodics welcomed the implementation of the amended Lacey Act, indicating that the EU is working [...] | 2008-12-10 11:41:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO HU |
08BUDAPEST1209 | MAGYAR GARDA - THE LONG-AWAITED COURT RULING [...] Summary. The Budapest Municipal Court ruled December 16 to disband the Magyar Garda Association. The Association will appeal the ruling. However, the Magyar Garda Movement, not a legal entity under the law, remains in place with potential anti-Roma demonstrations likely down the road. End [...] | 2008-12-18 13:31:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI HU |
08BUDAPEST1210 | HUNGARY WOULD CONSIDER ATTENDING POTENTIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-18 13:32:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EFIN HU |
08BUDAPEST1211 | HUNGARIAN RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON UNITED NATIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-18 13:33:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AMGT AORC APER UNGA HU |
08BUDAPEST1218 | 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-22 10:09:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV HU |
08BUDAPEST211 | HUNGARIAN BLUE LANTERN - LICENSE 05-050085871 [...] Although surprised when contacted about reftel, Magnum Vadasz es Hajos Company Director Akos Szucs willingly discussed the company's operations with PolOff and EmbOff on February 25. Opening the discussion, he commented that the company has been importing Remington and Hornady brand, U.S.-ma [...] | 2008-02-28 10:50:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | KOMC ETTC HU |
08BUDAPEST258 | HUNGARIAN COMMENTS ON EU'S MARCH 10-11 FOREIGN [...] MFA EU External Relations and Crisis Situations Section Chief Andras Dekany discussed reftel agenda items with PolOff on March 7. Dekany provided the following comments by agenda item: Western Balkans: - Kosovo: Good news that the government in Pristina has shown "sufficient maturity" in [...] | 2008-03-10 13:07:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV HU |
08BUDAPEST269 | HUNGARY UNAWARE OF MARCH 14 BEIRUT CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-13 07:49:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR PREF PREL PTER PARM HU |
08BUDAPEST342 | GROWING HUNGARIAN HORDE FROM THE RIGHT - MAGYAR [...] Repeating their late October 2007 public ceremony (ref A),the far-right, para-military Magyar Garda (Hungarian Guard) initiated 600 new members at Budapest's Heroes' Square on March 29. As the colonnaded statues of the most important historical Hungarian figures over the past 1000 years gaze [...] | 2008-04-01 14:20:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM HU |
08BUDAPEST419 | EBRD: HUNGARY SUPPORTS U.S. APPROACH ON TURKEY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-24 11:45:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL TU HU |
08BUDAPEST430 | HUNGARY COMMITTED TO TAX TREATY [...] Ministry of Finance State Secretary Almos Kovacs stressed in a cordial April 23 meeting in response to reftel demarche that GOH has no currently known substantive disagreement on specific elements of the U.S.-Hungary tax treaty, and that it has no desire to delay resumption of negotiations or [...] | 2008-04-28 10:11:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PREL HU |
08BUDAPEST504 | HUNGARY WILL ATTEND THE BURMA DONORS CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-22 09:57:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PHUM HU |
08BUDAPEST514 | HUNGARY IN LISTENING MODE AT BURMA CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-23 14:56:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PHUM HU |
08BUDAPEST517 | HUNGARY CURRENTLY SUPPORTING MCKINLEY FOR IOM [...] PolOff delivered reftel information to the MFA International Organizations and Human Rights Department Head, Attila Zimanyi on May 23. He confirmed that Hungary currently supports the present Director General (DG),Brunson McKinley, for a third term. Zimanyi commented that Hungary has been g [...] | 2008-05-28 13:49:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF SMIG AORC HU |
08BUDAPEST56 | SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN CROATIA [...] The December 18-19 visit to Zagreb of the Regional ESTH Hub Office's OES/STC TDYer provided a timely opportunity to discuss Croatian S&T governmental infrastructure. Croatian officials expressed a strong desire to continue and expand cooperation with the United States on S&T issues. Croatian [...] | 2008-01-15 14:52:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPL HR HU |
08BUDAPEST604 | HUNGARIAN COMMENTS ON U.S. DECISION CONCERNING THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-18 07:32:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM HU |
08BUDAPEST648 | HUNGARY COMMENTS ON SHAPING POST-CYCLONE [...] The MFA Asia and Pacific Ocean Department Head, Gyula Petho, discussed reftel with PolOff on June 27. Petho noted that the eight-member joint Hungarian Reformed Church Charity Organization-Debrecen University Doctors Rescue Group arrived back in Budapest on June 26 after ten days providing p [...] | 2008-06-27 15:02:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID HU BU EUN |
08BUDAPEST663 | COCKTAILS FOR THE ROMA - MOLOTOV STYLE [...] Summary: Recent Molotov cocktail attacks on Roma houses in the village of Patka highlight a growing trend of open confrontation between Roma and non-Roma Hungarian citizens in various locales. Village officials and the local "Civil Guard" group face racism claims in their effort to maintain la [...] | 2008-07-02 05:04:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI HU |
08BUDAPEST673 | MAGYAR GARDA - TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS? [...] Summary: The Budapest Municipal Court held the third round of hearings concerning the Budapest Prosecutor's civil suit against the far-right Jobbik Party's Magyar Garda on June 30. The hearing attracted numerous onlookers, both for and against declaring the organization unlawful. Conducted [...] | 2008-07-07 10:33:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI HU |
08BUDAPEST680 | COUNTER-DEMONSTRATORS CLASH WITH POLICE AT GAY [...] Anti-gay protesters violently disrupted Budapest's annual Gay Pride Day Parade on Saturday, July 5, resulting in thirteen damaged police vehicles, the hospitalization of fourteen unidentified persons and the detention of 58 protesters. The clashes were a disappointment but not a surprise give [...] | 2008-07-08 07:07:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL HU ASEC |
08BUDAPEST766 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-31 13:15:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | KGIC KNNP PARM PREL PTER HU |
08BUDAPEST800 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON USG NOMINATION FOR CO-CHAIR [...] On August 7, ESTH Hub Officer and ESTH FSN presented talking points in reftel to Tibor Farago, Head of the Ministry of Environment,s Strategy Department, who will represent Hungary at the 29th plenary meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Geneva in early September. [...] | 2008-08-08 09:01:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | KGHG KSCA SENV AORC HU |
08BUDAPEST812 | UN COMMITTEE ON THE PEACEFUL USE OF OUTER SPACE [...] On July 28, Post received a note verbal in English dated July 17 announcing the candidacy of Mr. Elod Both for the chairmanship of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). Mr. Elod is a well-respected academic who is committed to making space science accessible to the g [...] | 2008-08-12 14:48:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA UNPUOS UNGA PARM KSCA HU |
08BUDAPEST816 | NSG MEETING, AUGUST 21-22: HUNGARY TO SUPPORT U.S. [...] (U) On August 12, ECONOFF delivered ref demarche to Dr. Kristof Horvath, Department Head for Nuclear and Radioactive Materials at the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority (HAEA),and Mark Horvath, Department for Security Policy and Non-Proliferation at the MFA. Kristof Horvath and Hungarian Perm [...] | 2008-08-13 12:49:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL ETTC AORC HU |
08BUDAPEST843 | BUDAPEST COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL LUGAR [...] Embassy Budapest welcomes and grants country clearance to Senator Richard Lugar and staff to visit Budapest August 29-30, 2008, for consultations with Hungarian government officials and private sector representatives. 2. Reservations have been made for the CODEL at the Marriott Hotel for th [...] | 2008-08-26 08:13:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN HU |
08BUDAPEST917 | HUNGARIAN FOREIGN MINISTER WILL ATTEND SEPTEMBER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-19 10:33:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | NATO PGOV PREL UNGA EU HU |
08BUDAPEST925 | HUNGARIAN STATE SECRETARY TO ATTEND THE SEPTEMBER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-22 12:27:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL HU |
08BUDAPEST933 | BUDAPEST DEMONSTRATIONS - LESS VIOLENCE, BUT [...] Summary. In a day of Budapest demonstrations September 20, approximately 4,000 supporters of the government's newly-organized Magyar Charta (Hungarian Charter) and 1,000 Roma peacefully carried their message of tolerance and inclusion through the streets of the Capital, culminating in a ral [...] | 2008-09-23 16:15:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINS SOCI HU |
08BUDAPEST974 | HUNGARIAN CHIEFS OF PROTOCOL CONTACT INFORMATION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-02 15:17:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT KCOM OVIP HU |
08BUDAPEST980 | HUNGARY MAKES WORLD'S FIRST CO2 EMISSIONS SALE UNDER KYOTO [...] Summary: On September 29, Hungary announced it had sold its quota of 2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions to Belgium, in what it calls the world's first international emissions sale under the Kyoto Protocol. Reportedly Hungary plans to use the revenues from this sale to fund its Green I [...] | 2008-10-06 05:57:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON PREL EU HU |
08BUENOSAIRES1069 | ARGENTINA: STAFFDEL MEACHAM, AUG 5-8, 2008 [...] The Ambassador warmly welcomes Mr. Carl Meacham, Professional Staff Member, Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The purpose of the trip is to meet with leading Argentine government officials, legislators, and representatives of civil society organizations. 2. Control Officer will be Picker [...] | 2008-08-04 09:47:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1157 | ARGENTINA: AMBASSADOR VISITS PRAXAIR AND GREIF IN TIGRE [...] SUMMARY: On July 31, Ambassador toured the facilities of two U.S. firms, Praxair and Greif, located in Tigre, in the Province of Buenos Aires. Both companies are thriving in Argentina. Praxair is a leading worldwide producer of industrial gases with nine plants in Argentina. Company prioritie [...] | 2008-08-15 19:42:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV BEXP AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1158 | ARGENTINA: AMBASSADOR HOSTS BUENOS AIRES MAYOR MACRI AND [...] Summary: On August 8, Ambassador hosted a roundtable for Buenos Aires Mayor Mauricio Macri to present his plans for developing a technological park in the southern suburbs of Buenos Aires. Present at the roundtable were country representatives of major U.S. IT companies IBM, Cognizant, EDS, [...] | 2008-08-15 20:29:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP BEXP EINV AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1203 | ARGENTINA: GOA ACCEPTS INVITATION TO ILEA TIP [...] Senior advisor on trafficking in persons issues at the Argentine Ministry of Justice, Dr. Azul Romero, confirmed the GOA's interest in participating in the "Senior Officials Awareness Workshop" on trafficking in persons issues to be conducted at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) [...] | 2008-08-28 13:59:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN SNAR PREL ASEC SMIG ELAB EAID |
08BUENOSAIRES1223 | ARGENTINA: EVALUATION OF US SPEAKER TOM WOLFE, TRACKER [...] SUMMARY AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY: Tom Wolfe, one of our country's greatest living writers, put the U.S. Embassy at the center of Argentina's leading cultural and popular event of the year- the Buenos Aires International Book Fair, an event that attracts more than 1.2 million people. With an [...] | 2008-09-02 20:20:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | OEXC OIIP SCUL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1234 | ARGENTINA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON DESIGNATION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-04 19:44:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KNNP MNUC PARM PREL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1236 | ARGENTINA'S PARIS CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT PROMPTS [...] (SBU) The local reaction to the Argentine President's surprise September 2 announcement to pay Paris Club debt has been mildly positive. The GoA is promoting the action as part of a larger "debt reduction, development, and growth" initiative. GoA officials expressed satisfaction with the pos [...] | 2008-09-04 21:23:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PREL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1262 | CONVERSION OF ARGENTINA'S RA-6 RESEARCH REACTOR TO [...] On September 8, ESTCouns met with Lic. Norma Boero, President of Argentina's National Energy Commission (CNEA by its Spanish acronym) to follow up on reftel demarche. EST Couns delivered another copy of DOE Assistant Deputy Administrator Bieniawski's letter and discussed the invitation to th [...] | 2008-09-10 18:09:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP TRGY ENRG PARM AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1330 | ABOUT-FACE: ARGENTINE PRESIDENT MAKES SURPRISE [...] (SBU) Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK) made a surprise announcement yesterday that the GoA is considering a proposal by three banks to re-open the 2005 debt exchange to holdout bondholders. Barclays, Citi, and Deutsche Bank have developed the proposal, which will cover [...] | 2008-09-23 22:53:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON ETRD PREL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1335 | ARGENTINA ADVANCES ITS OWN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT [...] ESTCouns met on September 24 with Sebastian Sayus, Couselor for the MFA's Directorate of International Security, Nuclear and Outer Stace Issues (DIGAN) to deliver talking points in reftel and bio of US candidate for President of the Third Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Joint [...] | 2008-09-25 12:48:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TRGY OTRA KNNP IAEA AORC AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1350 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-29 16:38:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR PTER MARR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1355 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-30 21:43:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL ASEC KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM PE AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1370 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-06 16:28:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR SNAR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1403 | ARGENTINA WILL SUPPORT U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-10 19:37:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM CDG PREL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES141 | INL-FUNDED ASSISTANCE IN ARGENTINA: 2007 END-USE [...] Embassy Buenos Aires' CY-2007 End-Use Monitoring Report follows below: 2. PROCEDURES Post's Narcotics Coordinator does not have PD&S funding and as such is unable to fund on-site inspections or periodic spot checks to perform End Use Monitoring. The Coordinator has relied on DEA officer [...] | 2008-02-06 14:48:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR AFIN AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1421 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-16 12:13:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR SNAR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES144 | BOLIVARIAN VISION FOR ARGENTINE CATARACT PATIENTS [...] Argentines needing cataract surgery are traveling to Bolivia for treatment by Cuban doctors. A leading Buenos Aires newspaper reported that approximately 17,000 Argentine citizens crossed the border for that reason over the past two years, although that figure is likely inflated. The GOA wil [...] | 2008-02-07 13:31:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SOCI EAID PREF PROP TBIO AR CU VZ |
08BUENOSAIRES1440 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-21 16:55:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR PTER MARR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1476 | ARGENTINA: NOMINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE [...] (U) Summary. Argentina has a long history of courageous women leaders who have worked tirelessly to protect fundamental human rights, educate a new generation of citizens growing up in an era of democracy, and combat drug and human trafficking. This year's nominee, Nelida Borquez, is cast fr [...] | 2008-10-27 20:01:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN KPAO PHUM PREL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1480 | ARGENTINA SUPPORTS U.S. BID FOR EXECUTIVE [...] (U) Poloff raised Ref A points with Counselor Fabiana Laguzzo, Director of Women's Issues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 27. Laguzzo indicated that she did not foresee any difficulties in supporting the U.S. bid for the Executive Committee of the Inter-American Commission of W [...] | 2008-10-28 14:24:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC OAS KWMN PGOV PREL XK XL XM XS AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1481 | ARGENTINA: VIDEOCONFERENCE ON HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS [...] (U) WHA/EPSC and Embassy Buenos Aires organized a successful videoconference (DVC) on October 24, between U.S. and Argentine experts and policymakers on the subject of hydrogen fuel cells. The DVC was a follow-up to the agreement on alternative and renewable energy signed by A/S Shannon last [...] | 2008-10-28 15:02:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV ECON AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1485 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-29 11:54:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR PTER MARR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1486 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-29 12:02:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR PTER SNAR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES15 | MEDIA REACTION; US POLICY ON LATIN AMERICA; DOHA ROUND; [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's international opinion pieces are related to the US policy on Latin America; and expectations over the Doha Round. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "US policy on Latin America" Business-financial "Buenos Aires Economico" (01/04) front-pages an opinion piece [...] | 2008-01-04 12:43:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES1523 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-05 10:58:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR MARR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1524 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-05 11:22:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR SNAR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1529 | ARGENTINE MARKETS RECOVER, BUT WITH RISING [...] (U) This document is sensitive but unclassified. It should not be disseminated outside of USG channels or in any public forum without the written concurrence of the originator. It should not be posted on the internet. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) After two weeks of financial marke [...] | 2008-11-05 15:29:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON ETRD PREL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1531 | DEMONSTRATION AT U.S. EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES [...] At 6:30 PM [local time] on Monday, 3 November 2008, two pro-Islamic groups converged on the U.S. Embassy and held a non-violent demonstration near the main entrance. 2. A group of about 60 - 70 individuals from the Argentine Arab Federation and the At-Tauhid mosque protested against the U.S. [...] | 2008-11-05 17:55:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PREL KISL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1539 | ARGENTINA: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-07 14:19:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1544 | Embassy Election Night Event in Buenos Aires Reaches Over [...] Summary: The U.S. Embassy's election night party attracted the widest and most positive media coverage of any Embassy event held in Argentina in recent memory. Hosted by the Embassy at the American Club of Buenos Aires on the evening of November 4 and morning of November 5, the celebration o [...] | 2008-11-08 00:01:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OEXC OIIP SCUL AR KPAO KSUM |
08BUENOSAIRES1547 | Thousands of Argentines Learn about U.S. Electoral [...] Intense Argentine interest in the U.S. election provided post with an opportunity to enhance relations with important contacts, numerous schools, and the media. Post reached over 10 million Argentines through media coverage of our election events -- the widest and most positive media coverage [...] | 2008-11-12 14:01:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OEXC OIIP SCUL AR KPAO |
08BUENOSAIRES1553 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-13 18:53:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR MARR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1558 | ARGENTINA: 2009 NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATE [...] (U) Per reftel, the following is Post's submission to USTR's 2009 National Trade Estimate. TRADE SUMMARY The U.S. goods trade surplus with Argentina was $1.4 billion in 2007, an increase of $563 million from $797 million in 2006. U.S. goods exports in 2007 were $5.9 billion, up 22.6 perce [...] | 2008-11-14 20:22:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV EAGR ECON AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1576 | Argentina: Opportunity Seized to Advocate Again for ATSC [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Embassy Buenos Aires leveraged a recent visit to Argentina of Robert Graves, President of the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC),to arrange visits with senior media and GOA officials, furthering advocacy for the ATSC DTV standard. An updated and enhanced ATSC offer w [...] | 2008-11-19 15:19:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV PREL ECPS ITU OVIP TSPL TINT AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1588 | Public Diplomacy Best Practices: Countering [...] SUMMARY. The level of anti-Americanism in Argentina is the highest in the Western Hemisphere. For the last two years, we have been working hard to reverse our negative image, making this the Mission's highest priority. We believe we have found a formula for success through substantially incre [...] | 2008-11-21 17:13:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OEXC OIIP SCUL KPAO AR PGOV |
08BUENOSAIRES1592 | ARGENTINA: 2008 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] Per Reftel instructions, below is post,s interim assessment of Argentina,s progress in its efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). Our response is keyed to points found in reftel. A) IMPLEMENTING THE RECENTLY ENACTED FEDERAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING LAW, INCLUDING ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS OR [...] | 2008-11-23 17:21:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1636 | Public Diplomacy Best Practices: Focusing on Social Issues [...] SUMMARY. The United States is often criticized in Latin America for its lack of attention to social issues. To fight this perception during the last two years, the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires has led efforts to spotlight the major social issues in the city and country, bringing media attenti [...] | 2008-12-02 13:41:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OEXC OIIP SCUL KPAO AR PGOV |
08BUENOSAIRES1669 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-09 16:17:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR MARR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1692 | Ambassador visits Rosario - praises roles of BNC, U.S. [...] SUMMARY: Ambassador Wayne visited the city of Rosario to attend the 65th anniversary of the binational center ARICANA and the opening of the 28th Annual Meeting of Argentine-American Binational Centers in Rosario in late October. He also visited the John Deere tractor factory and met with a yo [...] | 2008-12-15 13:53:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SCUL ECON AR |
08BUENOSAIRES171 | EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES PROPOSALS FOR G/TIP MANAGED FY 2008 [...] (SBU) Summary and Background: Among Embassy Buenos Aires's top priorities in strengthening Argentina's anti-trafficking efforts include strengthening law enforcement and judicial capacity to investigate and prosecute human trafficking cases. The Argentine government, in conjunction with the [...] | 2008-02-13 15:37:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL SNAR SMIG KJUS ASEC AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1718 | ARGENTINA ACCEPTS INVITATION TO ILEA TIP TRAINING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-19 13:59:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL ASEC KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM |
08BUENOSAIRES1726 | Argentina: Presidential Declaration of Argentina, Brazil [...] Argentine Ambassador to the United States Hector Timerman gave the Ambassador December 17 an unsigned copy of a joint declaration that he said was signed by Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez i [...] | 2008-12-19 21:10:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL BR VE AR |
08BUENOSAIRES174 | ARGENTINA: CODEL ENGEL, FEBRUARY 20-23, 2008 [...] THE AMBASSADOR WARMLY WELCOMES REPRESENTATIVE ELIOT ENGEL AND THE DELEGATION HE WILL LEAD. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP IS TO MEET WITH LEADING ARGENTINE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, LEGISLATORS, AND REPRESENTATIVES OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS. 2. CONTROL OFFICER WILL BE POLITICAL OFFICER DAVID ALAR [...] | 2008-02-14 12:41:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AFIN AMGT ASEC AR EC BL |
08BUENOSAIRES1753 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-29 14:50:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR MARR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1754 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-29 14:51:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR MARR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1755 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-29 14:53:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR MARR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES1756 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-29 14:54:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR MARR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES179 | SATELLITE USA 193: ARGENTINA'S REACTION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-14 18:21:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPL PREL PARM AR |
08BUENOSAIRES198 | ARGENTINE OPPOSITION THANKS AMBASSADOR FOR [...] Per Department guidance (ref A),the Ambassador sent the leaders of Argentina's opposition Civic Coalition a letter on February 8 regarding the separation of powers in the U.S. constitution and the independence of the U.S. judiciary. The recipients must have released the Ambassador's letter, [...] | 2008-02-20 17:48:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CJAN KJUS KPAO SNAR ASEC AR |
08BUENOSAIRES232 | EVO MORALES, VISITING ARGENTINA, WARNS OF U.S. [...] Bolivian President Evo Morales, on the margins of a February 22 summit meeting in Buenos Aires with Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and Brazilian President Lula da Silva, told largest-circulation daily newspaper "Clarin" that he wanted "the whole world to know that this con [...] | 2008-02-26 10:26:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PBTS BL KV AR |
08BUENOSAIRES24 | ARGENTINA "FAVORABLY INCLINED" TO VOTE FOR US CERD [...] (U) Per reftel, post sent the Argentine MFA a diplomatic note requesting for GOA support for Pierre-Richard Prosper's candidacy for the UN Committee to Eliminate Racial Discrimination (CERD). Poloff followed up with Martin Romero, MFA Secretary in the International Organizations Directorate [...] | 2008-01-04 18:44:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNGA AR |
08BUENOSAIRES266 | ARGENTINA: USG PRIORITIES FOR MARCH 10-14 MEETING [...] On February 29, Poloff, per Reftel, discussed USG priorities for the March 10-14 CND meetings in Vienna with the Argentine MFA's Director for International Drug Affairs, Minister Ricardo Roselli. Roselli stated that technical offices were studying the proposed U.S. resolutions on Screening an [...] | 2008-03-03 15:34:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR AORC UN AR |
08BUENOSAIRES279 | POST NOMINATES HEIDI GOMEZ FOR TRAINING ON FORCED [...] In response to reftel, Embassy Buenos Aires nominates Heidi Gomez for training on forced labor and child labor in Washington April 9-11. She is an economic-coned officer currently serving in post's Political section. Her current areas of responsibility cover labor, human rights, trafficking [...] | 2008-03-04 17:24:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ELAB OTRA PHUM AR |
08BUENOSAIRES282 | MEDIA REACTION; LATIN AMERICAN CRISIS; 03/04/08 [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Major local papers extensively report on and carry opinion pieces and editorials related to the three-nation crisis that threatens Latin America's stability after Venezuela and Ecuador cut diplomatic ties with Colombia and ordered troops to their borders. 2. OPINION PIEC [...] | 2008-03-05 07:35:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES283 | MEDIA REACTION; LATIN AMERICAN TENSION; 03/05/08 [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT All local papers today carry opinion pieces and editorials that delve into the implications of the conflict between Colombia and Ecuador/Venezuela and its impact on the region. Daily-of-record "La Nacion" highlights that "the Kirchner administration seeks to coordinate a co [...] | 2008-03-05 12:34:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES29 | MEDIA REACTION; THWARTED COLOMBIAN HOSTAGE RESCUE [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's leading international opinion pieces are related to the thwarted Colombian hostage rescue operation; and the Argentine foreign policy. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Emmanuel and diplomatic caution" Leading "Clarin" editorializes (01/08) "The fiasco rep [...] | 2008-01-08 15:59:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES291 | MEDIA REACTION; LATIN AMERICAN CRISIS; SECRETARY RICE TO [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's local papers carry opinion pieces and editorials related to the latest developments in the confrontation between Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela; the role played by Argentine President Cristina Kirchner in the crisis; and Secretary Rice's upcoming trip to the region [...] | 2008-03-07 12:19:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES332 | Kudos to INR officer Andrew Stein [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-17 08:29:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR APER AR |
08BUENOSAIRES343 | ARGENTINA: MORE PUBLIC DIPLOMACY RESOURCES NEEDED [...] THIS CABLE CONTAINS AN ACTION REQUEST: SEE PARAGRAPH 11. 2. SUMMARY: THE LEVEL OF ANTI-AMERICANISM IN ARGENTINA IS THE HIGHEST IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE. WE ARE WORKING HARD TO REVERSE OUR NEGATIVE IMAGE. WE HAVE MADE THIS THE MISSION'S HIGHEST PRIORITY, AND WE BELIEVE WE HAVE FOUND A FORMUL [...] | 2008-03-18 15:36:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO OEXC SCUL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES352 | EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES SUPPORTS U.S. NGO PROPOSALS FOR G/TIP [...] (SBU) Summary and Background: Post is pleased to recommend three proposals for G/TIP's "International Collaborative Partnerships to Combat Trafficking" from U.S. NGOs interested in working with local partners to fight trafficking in persons in Argentina. Embassy-Buenos Aires's top priorities i [...] | 2008-03-18 19:20:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL SNAR SMIG KJUS ASEC AR |
08BUENOSAIRES373 | MEDIA REACTION; IRAQ AND THE US FINANCIAL CRISIS; THE IRAQ [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend papers carry opinion pieces and editorials linked to the relationship between the Iraq war and the current US financial crisis; press freedom in Cuba; and the FARC, negotiations for hostage release and drug trafficking. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Iraq [...] | 2008-03-25 18:36:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES395 | MEDIA REACTION; WAR IN IRAQ; CUBA; LATIN AMERICA; CHINA; [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT The main international topics during last weekend were the role played by the US in the war in Iraq; the Cuban Government authorizing the sale of cell phones; Latin American handling of the crisis between Ecuador and Colombia; and China's contribution to world economic grow [...] | 2008-03-31 15:33:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES4 | MEDIA REACTION; COLOMBIAN HOSTAGE RELEASE OPERATION; THE [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's international opinion pieces cover implications of the failed Colombian hostage release operation; and expectations over the new Argentine administration's handling of long-term strategies as well as its "dispute" with the US. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS [...] | 2008-01-02 15:15:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES426 | ARGENTINA - U.S. CANDIDATE FOR IOM LOBBIES GOA OFFICIALS FOR SUPPORT [...] (SBU) Summary. Visiting Ambassador William Swing met with Argentine Minister of Interior Florencio Anibal Randazzo and then followed up with the MFA's Director General for Multilateral Affairs Raul Ricardes on March 31 to discuss his candidacy for Director General of the International Organi [...] | 2008-04-04 19:30:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL PREF SMIG KJUS AR |
08BUENOSAIRES466 | ARGENTINA: SCENESETTER FOR THE U.S. DELEGATION TO [...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. ------------ Introduction ------------ 2. (SBU) Embassy Buenos Aires warmly welcomes the U.S. delegation to the Joint Standing Committee on Nuclear Energy Cooperation (JSCNEC),hosted this year by the G [...] | 2008-04-10 19:20:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP IR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES476 | ARGENTINA: MAGDALENA FAILLACE CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENCY OF [...] Embassy received from the Argentine MFA a diplomatic note soliciting USG support for Ambassador Magdalena Faillace as a candidate for President of the Inter-American Commission for Women (CIM). Elections will take place during the CIM's Ordinary Assembly of Delegates this November. 2. Si [...] | 2008-04-14 19:11:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SOCI KWMN PHUM IACW OAS AR |
08BUENOSAIRES48 | ARGENTINA 2007-2008 INCSR PART II: FINANCIAL [...] The following is Embassy Buenos Aires' input for the 2007-2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) part II -- Financial Crimes and Money Laundering. Marked-up text sent separately via email. Post POC is EconOff Chris Landberg (LandbergCA@State.Gov). Begin Text: Argent [...] | 2008-01-14 14:43:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KCRM KTFN PTER SNAR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES517 | ARGENTINA: A/S SHANNON DISCUSSES COOPERATION WITH [...] Innovation and cooperation were the major themes of A/S Shannon,s meeting with Minister of Science and Technology Lino Baranao on April 11. Baranao and A/S Shannon agreed that partnership on S&T issues is mutually beneficial and should be included in the framework for bilateral cooperation a [...] | 2008-04-21 20:34:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPL TSPA SCUL PREL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES526 | ARGENTINA WILLING TO HELP RENEW AND STRENGTHEN THE [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Emboff made reftel points April 18 to Minister Carlos Hernandez of the MFA's Office of International Security, Nuclear, and Space Affairs. Hernandez replied April 22, saying that Argentina's UN Miss [...] | 2008-04-23 11:42:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC KNNP AR |
08BUENOSAIRES533 | NGO FAIR AT AMBASSADOR WAYNE4S RESIDENCE [...] SUMMARY: AMBASSADOR WAYNE HOSTED A VERY SUCCESSFUL NGO FAIR AT HIS RESIDENCE ON APRIL 8. MORE THAN 60 NGOS FROM ACROSS ARGENTINA GATHERED AT THE AMBASSADOR'S HOME IN BUENOS AIRES, WHERE THEY HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM EMBASSIES, INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC COMPANIES, F [...] | 2008-04-23 20:42:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KSUM AR |
08BUENOSAIRES577 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES ON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Argentina (GOA) has responded to rising international prices by increasing efforts to divorce domestic food prices from international prices. The general policy of the government is to maintain low domestic prices and increase tax revenues by taxing agricult [...] | 2008-05-02 20:41:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON EINV PGOV ELAB PHUM AR |
08BUENOSAIRES58 | Argentina: 2008 Investment Climate Statement [...] Argentina remains open to foreign investment. Five consecutive years of real GDP growth over 8 percent have attracted considerable U.S. and other international investor interest in exploring opportunities in the Argentine market. The government of Argentina, in turn, has signaled its desire [...] | 2008-01-16 11:35:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD OPIC KTDB USTR PGOV AR |
08BUENOSAIRES608 | MEDIA REACTION; US ELECTION CAMPAIGN; ARGENTINA'S VOTE [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's local international stories are focused on new developments in the Democratic primaries; Argentina's vote against IMF initiatives; and Lula da Silva's "meddling" in the confrontation between Hugo Chavez and the US. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - Obama and [...] | 2008-05-07 20:39:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES632 | MEDIA REACTION; US ELECTION CAMPAIGN; UN ANTITERRORIST [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend newspapers carry international editorials on presidential candidate Barack Obama's chances of winning US presidential elections; the progress made under the UN's antiterrorist strategy; the chaotic situation in Lebanon; and the referendum in Bolivia. 2. OPINION P [...] | 2008-05-12 19:05:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES647 | ARGENTINA: MISSION AND U.S. COMPANIES COLLABORATE [...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Ambassador Wayne hosted Argentine Science and Technology Minister Lino Baranao and CEOs from U.S. innovation-based companies May 9 in the latest of a number of sector or [...] | 2008-05-15 18:26:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPL TSPA SCUL PREL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES661 | MEDIA REACTION; WALL STREET ON ARGENTINA; BOLIVIA; BARACK [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's leading international stories are related to Wall Street forecasts for Argentina's growth rate; latest developments in Bolivia; and Barack Obama's rebuff to US President Bush. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Wall Street forecasts a sudden brake on Argentine [...] | 2008-05-16 21:29:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES714 | ARGENTINA: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH ANTI-CORRUPTION ACTIVIST [...] (U) Summary. The Ambassador met with Laura Alonso, Executive Director for Argentine NGO "Citizen Power" (Poder Ciudadano-PC) and discussed its ongoing efforts to promote government accountability and transparency at the federal and local levels. Alonso explained PC's on-going efforts to inv [...] | 2008-05-23 21:02:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KCOR PHUM ELAB AR |
08BUENOSAIRES73 | MEDIA REACTION; US-ARGENTINE TIES; COLOMBIAN HOSTAGE [...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend international stories are related to the implications of the US-Argentine incident; the current status of the rebellion method in the aftermath of the Colombian hostage release operation; and the impact of the US sub prime crisis on Argentina's economy. 2. OPINIO [...] | 2008-01-22 13:20:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL |
08BUENOSAIRES732 | ARGENTINA: UPDATES TO NAMES, TITLES AND CONTACT NUMBERS FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-28 20:00:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR PREL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES736 | ARGENTINA: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AMBASSADOR MARK P. LAGON [...] POST WARMLY WELCOMES AMBASSADOR MARK P. LAGON, DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE TO MONITOR AND COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP),AND BARBARA FLECK, G/TIP REPORTS AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER, WHO WILL TRAVEL TO ARGENTINA FROM JUNE 18-21, 2008. THE PURPOSE OF THE VISIT IS TO OBTAIN AN UPDATE ON TIP I [...] | 2008-05-29 13:13:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN OTRA PHUM SMIG UY AR BR |
08BUENOSAIRES793 | OAS REGIONAL SEMINAR ON IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1540, [...] A regional workshop on the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540, which concerns non-proliferation and export control obligations, was co-hosted by the U.S. and Argentina and held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from May 13-14, 2008. All members of the Organization of American Sta [...] | 2008-06-10 17:51:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC KNNP AR |
08BUENOSAIRES812 | ARGENTINA: GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS (GMP) [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-13 12:52:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP MOPS PHSA |
08BUENOSAIRES837 | ARGENTINA PROPOSES HUMAN RIGHTS COOPERATION [...] This is an action request. Please see para 8 for request. 2. Summary. Ambassador Wayne recently met with National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Racism (INADI) President Maria Jose Lubertino to explore opportunities for cooperation in the realm of advancing civil right [...] | 2008-06-18 22:19:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PHUM PREL AR |
08BUENOSAIRES878 | Argentina: San Juan Welcomes Ambassador [...] During Ambassador's June 12 - 13 visit to San Juan, provincial authorities emphasized their desire to work with U.S. interests to explore mutually beneficial relationships. Ambassador had extensive meetings with San Juan Governor Jose Luis Gioja, San Juan Vice-Governor Dr. Jose Ruben U$ac, and [...] | 2008-06-25 17:35:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OVIP EINV PINR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES879 | More than Malbec: Ambassador Donates Scholarships and [...] Ambassador visited the Binational Center in Mendoza and presented certificates to 21 Mendoza high school students who have received scholarships to study English as part of the Embassy's Sarmiento-Mann scholarship program. Ambassador then met with influential Mendoza Governor Celso Jaque and r [...] | 2008-06-25 17:35:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OVIP EINV PINR AR |
08BUENOSAIRES920 | ARGENTINA: VISITING G/TIP AMBASSADOR PRESENTS [...] (SBU) Summary. On June 19, Ambassador Wayne and visiting Ambassador-at-Large and Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Mark P. Lagon called on Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana to discuss Argentina's efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). Drawing from the T [...] | 2008-07-02 17:34:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PGOV AR |
08BUENOSAIRES973 | ARGENTINA: FARMERS AND GOA LAUNCH MASSIVE RALLIES [...] (SBU) Summary: Argentine farmers and pro-government forces staged massive rallies in Buenos Aires on July 15 seeking to influence the Senate vote on the controversial export tax regime (reftel) scheduled for the following day, July 16. The farmers' protest drew a crowd of 225,000 to 250,000 [...] | 2008-07-16 23:06:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAGR ECON EINV ELAB PHUM AR |
08BUJUMBURA295 | GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS - BURUNDI [...] (U) In a meeting June 3 with EmbOff, Chief of the Burundian Maritime Police Colonel Leonce Musavyi said that he appreciated the potential benefits of Global Maritime Partnerships (reftel) and was eager to explore cooperation in this area. Colonel Musavyi noted that the Marine Police have no b [...] | 2008-06-03 15:43:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP MOPS |
08BUJUMBURA421 | GOB AND REBEL LEADERSHIP COMMIT TO RESOLVING [...] In an August 18 briefing, South African facilitator Charles Nqakula told the diplomatic corps that Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza and rebel group PALIPEHUTU-FNL Chairman Agathon Rwasa will meet August 19,21,26 and 28 in closed sessions to remove current stumbling blocks to the stalled [...] | 2008-08-20 09:11:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL BY |
08BUJUMBURA570 | CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM JEREMIE NGENDAKUMANA, PRESIDENT [...] Embassy Bujumbura received a congratulatory letter for President-Elect Barak Obama dated November 7, 2008, from Mr. Jremie Ngendakumana, Chairman of the ruling political party Conseil National pour la Dfense de la Dmocratie-Forces pour la Dfense de la Dmocratie (CNDD-FDD). The original letter [...] | 2008-11-10 15:27:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP BY |
08BUJUMBURA571 | CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM LEONARD NYANGOMA, PRESIDENT OF [...] Embassy Bujumbura received a congratulatory letter for President-Elect Barak Obama dated November 5, 2008, from the Honorable Lonard Nyangoma, President of the political party Conseil National pour la Defense de la Democratie (CNDD). The original letter is being forwarded to the Department for [...] | 2008-11-10 15:27:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP BY |
08BUJUMBURA572 | CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM LEONCE NGENDAKUMANA, PRESIDENT [...] Embassy Bujumbura received a congratulatory letter for President-Elect Barak Obama dated November 6, 2008, from the Honorable Lonce Ngendakumana, President of the Sahwnaya FRODEBU Party (Front for Democracy in Burundi). The original letter is being forwarded to the Department for transmission [...] | 2008-11-10 15:28:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP BY |
08BUJUMBURA603 | BURUNDI MAINTAINS PLEDGE FOR AMISOM THIRD BATTALION [...] (U) Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Germain Niyoyankana assured the Ambassador November 28 that Burundi will indeed honor its pledge to provide a third battalion of Burundian troops for the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM),and that Burundi stands ready to promise further batt [...] | 2008-12-02 09:44:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | UNCLASSIFIED | KPKO SO AU BY KE NI RW SU UG ET |
08BUJUMBURA647 | BURUNDI TO SUPPORT HARMONIZED CONDITIONS OF SERVICE [...] (SBU) In a December 15 meeting with PolOff, the Director for International Organizations in the Ministry of External Relations, Ambassador Adolphe Nahayo, said that he would encourage Burundi's U.N. Ambassador to support the U.S. proposal considering harmonized conditions of service and stre [...] | 2008-12-16 13:02:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AORC APER PREL UNGA BY |
08BUJUMBURA678 | BURUNDI SUPPORTS A UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATION IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-30 09:16:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC KPKO SO ET BY |
08CAIRO100 | EGYPTIAN STOCK MARKET PLUNGES [...] (U) Following a decline of 2.1% on January 20, Egyptian stocks had their weakest day in 18 months on January 21, when they plunged 4.2%, the largest one-day decline since July 2006. The sell-off continued January 22, with the CASE falling another 3.29% toward the end of trading. The three da [...] | 2008-01-22 15:09:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EG |
08CAIRO1029 | TIMELINE FOR SUPPLYING COUNTER-TUNNELING EQUIPMENT [...] Summary: In order to improve Egyptian efforts on the Gaza border to interdict smuggling through underground tunnels, the USG is supplying the GOE with counter-tunneling equipment out of military aid funds. The program is divided into three phases to provide a command and control underground s [...] | 2008-05-21 10:37:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL MASS EG |
08CAIRO1109 | EGYPT RECEIVES FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE PROPOSED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-02 07:01:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MOPS OTRA PREL EG |
08CAIRO1119 | GOE LETTER OF ASSURANCE FOR NUCLEAR MATERIALS [...] We received para 2 letter June 2 from the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority in response to reftel message. ISN/NESS received a copy of letter June 2 by e-mail. 2. Begin letter: Ms. Catherine Hill-Herndon Economic-Political Counselor American Embassy in Cairo Dear Ms. Hill-Herndon, [...] | 2008-06-03 07:18:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC AR EG |
08CAIRO112 | SECRETARY BODMAN WHEELS UP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-23 15:36:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP ENRG |
08CAIRO1146 | AMBASSADOR, ELECTRICITY MINISTER DISCUSS NUCLEAR [...] Summary: During the Ambassador's introductory call on Electricity and Energy Minister Hassan Younes June 3, Younes expressed interest in renewing bilateral cooperation on civilian nuclear power, and specifically requested technical assistance training on regulatory matters. Younes said that [...] | 2008-06-05 13:43:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EWWT SENV IAEA EG |
08CAIRO1191 | APACHE NOMINEE FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE [...] We would like to nominate Apache Corporation, the largest U.S. investor in Egypt and Egypt's third largest oil and gas producer, for the State Department's Corporate Excellence award. In addition to achieving business excellence, Apache deserves recognition for its girls school program, suppor [...] | 2008-06-10 12:44:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP AMGT ECON EINV ELAB ETRD SENV EAID KPAO EG |
08CAIRO1197 | FM ABOUL GHEIT PLANNING TO ATTEND BERLIN [...] DCM delivered points in reftel demarche June 11 to MFA Senior Cabinet Advisor Hossam Zaki. Zaki took the points, and said that FM Aboul Gheit is planning to lead the Egyptian delegation to the Berlin Conference on June 24. 2. We are following up with Arab League regarding its delegation an [...] | 2008-06-11 13:20:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | KWBG PREL PBTS PHUM |
08CAIRO1201 | DR. BOUTROS-GHALI'S CANDIDACY FOR CHAIRMAN OF IMFC [...] (U) Below are the texts of two letters received June 8, 2008 and June 9, 2008 respectively, regarding Finance Minister Youssef Boutros-Ghali's candidacy for Chairman of the International Monetary Finance Committee (IMFC). Post is forwarding hard copies directly to Secretary Paulson via fax. [...] | 2008-06-11 13:42:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD EAID EG |
08CAIRO1203 | EGYPTIAN ATTENDANCE AT THE JUNE 23 CONFERENCE ON [...] (SBU) We delivered points in reftel June 9 to Ayman Zeineldeen, Deputy Assistant Minister for Arab Affairs. Zeineldeen confirmed that Egypt would attend the June 23rd conference in Vienna on reconstruction of Lebanon's Nahr al-Barid refugee camp. In a June 11 meeting, MFA Senior Advisor Hossa [...] | 2008-06-11 13:57:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PREL PHUM LE UNRWA EG |
08CAIRO121 | EGYPT: POST SUBMISSION FOR SECTION 1377 TELECOM [...] We provide the below responses from the Government of Egypt to reftel concerns for the Section 1377 Telecom Trade Agreements 2008 Review. Satellite Services ------------------ 2. For all questions on licenses for satellite services, National Telecommunications and Regulatory Authority ( [...] | 2008-01-24 15:03:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS ECON ETRD USTR EG |
08CAIRO1211 | EGYPT SUPPORTS SECRETARIAT ON UN SYSTEM OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-12 12:33:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AORC APER UNGA EG |
08CAIRO1226 | EGYPT TO ATTEND FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-15 09:20:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MOPS OTRA PREL EG |
08CAIRO123 | GAZA BORDER UPDATE [...] A security contact confirmed to us that the Ministry of Defense would be trying to prevent additional Palestinians from entering Egypt today, January 25. Egyptian Border Guard Forces are now deployed to create a form of barrier along the border at Rafah, but an opening exists to allow Palesti [...] | 2008-01-25 11:18:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAL EG IS |
08CAIRO1240 | ARAB LEAGUE SYG MOUSSA TO ATTEND JUNE 24 BERLIN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-16 07:23:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | KWBG PREL PBTS PHUM EG |
08CAIRO126 | GAZA BORDER UPDATE JANUARY 26 [...] Egyptian riot police and armored vehicles continue to block Gaza cars from entering Egypt. The local press reports dozens of Egyptian riot police are forming a human barrier to block two openings through the breached border wall. Egyptian armored vehicles are also reportedly blocking roads i [...] | 2008-01-26 14:32:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAL EG IS |
08CAIRO1268 | EGYPT MEPI UPDATE: SMALL GRANTS, RURAL OUTREACH, AND [...] Summary: Highlights of MEPI activities in Egypt during the first half of 2008 include six new small grants for projects with aims including democracy promotion in schools and strengthening workers' associations; a USDA regional Food Defense workshop; outreach to Upper Egypt and the Nile Delta [...] | 2008-06-19 04:24:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV ECON KMPI KDEM EG |
08CAIRO1275 | AMBASSADOR SCOBEY PRESENTS HER CREDENTIALS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-19 14:22:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL APER EG |
08CAIRO1290 | EGYPTIAN ATTENDANCE UPDATE - JUNE 23 VIENNA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-22 13:55:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PREL PHUM |
08CAIRO1478 | IAEA: EGYPT NOTIFIED OF U.S. RATIFICATION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-14 12:15:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP IAEA ENRG PARM EG |
08CAIRO148 | GAZA BORDER UPDATE JANUARY 29 [...] Econoff and FSN traveled to North Sinai governorate January 28. In El Arish, the capital of North Sinai governorate, they saw a group of about 50 Palestinians camping outside the Ministry of Interior office. One Palestinian said he was waiting for permission to travel outside Sinai for medical [...] | 2008-01-29 06:31:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAL EG IS |
08CAIRO1513 | R/V OCEANUS RESEARCH VOYAGE REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-16 13:26:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT KVRC EG |
08CAIRO1526 | DR. BOUTROS-GHALI'S THOUGHTS ON WHAT LAYS AHEAD FOR IMFC [...] (U) Below is the text of a letter to Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson received July 13, 2008 regarding Finance Minister Youssef Boutros-Ghali thoughts on the International Monetary Finance Committee (IMFC). Post is forwarding hard copies directly to Secretary Paulson via fax. 2. (U) Begin [...] | 2008-07-17 14:48:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD EAID EG |
08CAIRO1535 | EGYPT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION [...] (U) We delivered reftel paragraph 12 points to Engineer Alaa Fahmy, Chairman of the Egyptian Postal Authority, on July 9. He had no substantive response on the points on the UPU Massion Statement or Zero Nominal Growth policies. On supporting U.S. candidacy, he asked for names and details on [...] | 2008-07-20 09:04:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECON ETRD WTRO EG |
08CAIRO155 | GAZA BORDER UPDATE JANUARY 29, PT. II [...] On January 29, econoff and FSN traveled from El Arish to the border crossing at Rafah, encountering little traffic all the way to the commercial customs terminal. There were thirty central security trucks on the highway between El Arish and Rafah, and state security officers blocked side road [...] | 2008-01-29 15:00:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAL CASC PTER EG IS |
08CAIRO162 | GAZA BORDER UPDATE JANUARY 30 [...] An Egyptian businessman in El Arish told us January 30 that he was not optimistic that the GOE will successfully round up all the Palestinians in North Sinai. Some of them, he surmised, will go to ground with friends and relatives. An academic contact, by contrast, said that Egyptians in Nor [...] | 2008-01-30 16:57:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAL CASC PTER EG IS |
08CAIRO163 | GAZA BORDER UPDATE JANUARY 30 [...] An Egyptian businessman in El Arish told us January 30 that he was not optimistic that the GOE will successfully round up all the Palestinians in North Sinai. Some of them, he surmised, will go to ground with friends and relatives. An academic contact, by contrast, said that Egyptians in Nor [...] | 2008-01-31 05:56:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAL CASC PTER EG IS |
08CAIRO203 | EGYPTIAN DELEGATION TO THE VIENNA FORUM TO FIGHT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-05 15:39:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG EG |
08CAIRO2043 | EGYPT NAMES PROBABLE COEPSU PARTICIPANTS FOR [...] The Italian Embassy informed us August 26 that they received a dipnote from the Egyptian MFA confirming that the Egyptian Ministry of Interior "agrees in principle" to send 10 officers to the COEPSU course beginning September 22, and listing the officers' names. Italian Emboff told us August [...] | 2008-09-16 15:24:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS IT EG |
08CAIRO2075 | RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE REQUEST ON BMENA FORUM FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-22 13:58:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KMPI ECON EG |
08CAIRO2099 | DEMARCHE REQUEST: UNSC MINISTERIAL-LEVEL MEETING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-25 14:10:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KWBG KPAL UNSC EG |
08CAIRO2160 | FINANCIAL TURMOIL REACHES THE NILE: EGYPT'S STOCK [...] (U) Summary: Egypt's benchmark stock index has fallen 22% in the last two days to reach multi-year lows. Traders and analysts have at long last begun to worry that global economic turmoil will hurt the Egyptian economy more than originally thought. Despite having well-capitalized banks and lim [...] | 2008-10-08 14:10:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV EG |
08CAIRO2205 | INVITATION TO MRS. BUSH FROM EGYPTIAN MFA AND THE [...] This is an action request; please see para 2. 2. Post received para 3 letter October 9th via dipnote. We respectfully request that the Department pass the invitation to the Office of the First Lady. 3. The text of the invitation reads as follows (informal Embassy translation). Original [...] | 2008-10-16 13:14:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL SOCI |
08CAIRO2279 | EGYPT TRIES TO GET SMARTER IN DELIVERING FOOD [...] (U) Summary: The Egyptian government has expanded its smart card pilot for the delivery of subsidized food products. According to the Ministry of Social Solidarity (MSS),which is responsible for the delivery of subsidies, it has expanded its pilot smart card program, which was first piloted [...] | 2008-10-30 13:49:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID EFIN EINV EG PGOV |
08CAIRO2291 | UNDER SECRETARY DOBRIANSKY'S MEETING WITH EGYPTIAN [...] (U) Summary. In a meeting on the margins of the 6th International Ministerial Conference on Avian and Pandemic Influenza, Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Hatem El Gabaly reviewed for U/S Paula Dobriansky his support for an international agreement to coordinate efforts for influenza [...] | 2008-11-02 12:19:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID EG KFLU PREL TBIO WHO |
08CAIRO2293 | SHARM EL-SHEIKH CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON PANDEMIC THREAT, [...] SUMMARY: The October 25-26 Sixth International Ministerial Conference on Avian and Pandemic Influenza, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, in cooperation with the International Partnership on Avian and Pandemic Influenza (IPAPI),succeeded in maintaining global focus on the spread of avian influenza and t [...] | 2008-11-02 12:43:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL TBIO KFLU EAID EAGR EG |
08CAIRO2301 | UNDER SECRETARY DOBRIANSKY'S MEETING WITH EGYPTIAN [...] (U) Summary. On October 25, Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif met with U/S for Democracy and Global Affairs, Paula Dobriansky, to discuss the strategic relationship between Egypt and the United States, the significance of Africa in the spread of avian influenza (AI),and the way forward for [...] | 2008-11-03 13:20:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID EG KFLU TBIO WHO |
08CAIRO2340 | ELECTORAL EUPHORIA IN EGYPT [...] (U) Summary and comment: Both publicly and privately, Egyptians are over the moon with the results of the U.S. presidential election. From the front pages of daily newspapers to popular TV shows to smiling people in the street, the excitement is palpable. The peaceful transfer of power was [...] | 2008-11-10 15:00:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM EG |
08CAIRO2450 | OPEC EMERGENCY MEETING IN CAIRO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-02 11:51:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET ECON PGOV EG |
08CAIRO2541 | EGYPT: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] Egypt is an ally in the Global War on Terrorism. The Egyptian and U.S. governments maintained a robust dialogue on a broad range of counter-terrorism and law enforcement issues in 2008 and exchanged information on a variety of terrorism, security, and law enforcement matters during the cours [...] | 2008-12-21 11:23:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC EG |
08CAIRO2545 | FOUR EGYPTIAN COMPANIES LOSE QIZ ELIGIBILITY [...] (U) The Government of Egypt has publicly announced that four Egyptian companies have had their eligibility to export under the Qualifying Industrial Zone (QIZ) protocol suspended. The companies suspended are The Misr Company for Industrial and Textile Investments, The International Textile Hou [...] | 2008-12-22 09:50:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL EG IS |
08CAIRO2557 | EGYPT DELAYS SALE OF SECOND TRANCHE OF TELECOM EGYPT [...] (U) Summary: The Government of EgyptQs planned sale of 20% of Telecom Egypt, the countryQs sole fixed-line provider, has been put off indefinitely. Citing unfavorable market conditions and worries over the global economic crisis, the Ministry announced that it was scuttling the offering orig [...] | 2008-12-23 12:24:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ECPS EFIN EINV PGOV EG |
08CAIRO2589 | Four Egyptian Companies suspended for Violating QIZ [...] Four Egyptian companies were suspended earlier this month by the Joint Egyptian Q Israeli committee for a period of thee months for violating Qualifying Industrial Zones regulations. Ali Awni, QIZ unit chief, stated that three companies, Misr Company for Industrial and Textile Investments, I [...] | 2008-12-31 10:06:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON IS EG |
08CAIRO270 | CAIRO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY 2008 TIP SOLICITATION [...] We have reviewed three anti trafficking-in-persons project proposals in response to reftel request for our recommendations for FY 2008 INCLE and ESF appropriations. Summary evaluations are below. We have forwarded full proposals to G/TIP and NEA POCs per reftel instructions. 2. We endor [...] | 2008-02-12 13:57:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG EG |
08CAIRO282 | INFLATION RISES AGAIN [...] (U) Inflation increased to 10.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) in January, up from 6.9% y-o-y in December. The Central Bank responded by raising interest rates 25 basis points (bp) on February 7, defying expectations that rates would remain unchanged in order not to slow economic growth. The Central [...] | 2008-02-13 16:10:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EG |
08CAIRO330 | Subsidy bill squeezes national budget [...] On January 31 Egypt's People's Assembly (PA) approved a bill adding LE 4.7 billion ($840 million) to the FY 2007/2008 budget to cover the rising cost of subsidies on imported food commodities. High international prices are driving Egypt's 10% inflation rate, and high wheat prices in particular [...] | 2008-02-21 10:13:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID ETRD EG |
08CAIRO448 | MASS ARRESTS OF MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD MEMBERS IN [...] (SBU) In the lead-up to Egypt's April 8 local council elections (reftel),dozens of Muslim Brotherhood (MB) activists are being arrested daily. An estimated 420-500 MB members have been detained in the past four weeks alone, mainly from cities across Egypt's Nile Delta, where popular support [...] | 2008-03-06 10:25:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM EG |
08CAIRO465 | EGYPT'S DELEGATION TO THE OIC SUMMIT IN DAKAR, [...] (U) Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed that Egypt will participate in the Organization of Islamic Conferences (OIC) Summit in Dakar from March 13-14. The Egyptian delegation's point of contact for meeting requests is Mohamed Hilal, Office of the Cabinet of the Foreign Ministe [...] | 2008-03-09 15:28:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC SG OIC KISL EG |
08CAIRO530 | INFLATION REACHES 12.1% IN FEBRUARY [...] (U) Inflation surged to 12.1% year-on-year (y-on-y) in February, up from 10.5% y-o-y in January. Food prices led the rise, reflecting rising global food prices. Local analysts believe the Central Bank will raise interest rates again this month, but predict that greater exchange rate flexibil [...] | 2008-03-17 12:00:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EG |
08CAIRO667 | MFA RESPONSE TO EXTENSION OF MFO DG LAROCCO [...] (U) On April 1 we received a fax signed by Ambassador Mohamed Mustafa Kamal, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Legal, Treaty and Counterterrorism Affairs, confirming the GOE's agreement to the extension of MFO Director-General James LaRocco's term until June 30, 2009. [...] | 2008-04-01 15:39:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMFO IS IT EG |
08CAIRO72 | Updating Information for Terrorism Finance Coordination [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-17 05:17:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC PTER KTFN EG |
08CAIRO760 | BLUE LANTERN LICENSE 05-050073373 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-14 15:33:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC EG |
08CAIRO779 | INFLATION REACHES 14.4% IN MARCH [...] (U) Egypt's inflation rate continued to climb in March, reaching 14.4% year-on-year (yoy) in March, a three-year high, up from 12.1% in February (ref A). Food inflation led the way, rising 20.5% yoy in March, up from 16.8% in February. Bread and grain prices increased 48.1% yoy and food oil [...] | 2008-04-15 16:45:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID EFIN EINV EG |
08CAIRO839 | EMBASSY CAIRO SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR IRAQI [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-23 13:26:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL PHUM AMGT EG IZ |
08CAIRO858 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. PROPOSED PAPERS FOR THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-24 15:26:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA EG |
08CAIRO866 | BLUE LANTERN DDTC CASE NUMBER 05-050091422 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-27 04:01:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC KS EG |
08CAIRO87 | EGYPT: PARLIAMENT APPROVES HARMONIZATION OF [...] Egypt's upper parliamentary chamber, the Shura Council, has ratified the government's decision to join the "International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures" (Kyoto Convention) to reduce barriers to Egypt's international trade. Under the convention, Egyp [...] | 2008-01-21 09:00:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EG |
08CAIRO91 | EGYPT: IOM CANDIDACY DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] We delivered reftel demarche to Hany Dimitri of the MFA International Organizations office on January 21, emphasizing Ambassador Swing's qualifications for the IOM Director General position and explaining the U.S. position against the incumbent. Dimitri said that the GOE would study the IOM c [...] | 2008-01-21 13:59:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL SMIG EG |
08CAIRO921 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PSI OUTREACH WORKSHOP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-05 09:56:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL MNUC KNNP EG |
08CAIRO982 | CHANGE IN EMBASSY CAIRO SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-14 12:35:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL PHUM AMGT EG IZ |
08CANBERRA1053 | GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM: [...] Poloff passed reftel data on ISN/WMDT and DTRA plans to launch a second generation GI Information Portal (GIIP),along with a request to update contact information, to Mohan Mathews, Australia's principal Global Initiative Point of Contact, on October 15. Mr. Mathews, who is the Executive Of [...] | 2008-10-20 00:01:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PARM PREL MCAP PINR AS |
08CANBERRA1064 | GOA UPDATES SANCTIONS LIST FOR INDIVIDUALS [...] (U) Foreign Minister Stephen Smith announced October 22 that Australia had added new members of the Burmese regime who are subject to government of Australia (GOA) financial sanctions, bringing the total to 463. (Note. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) signaled to post in Jul [...] | 2008-10-23 06:41:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM BM AS |
08CANBERRA1081 | GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM: [...] This is an action request -- please see para 4 below. 2. Poloff presented the fact sheet (inadvertently marked as a "White Paper" in reftel) on the November 13 Workshop on Excercise Design and Planning and the November 14 Exercise Planning Group Meeting to Mohan Mathews, Counter-Terrorism [...] | 2008-10-27 07:28:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM PTER PREL AORC MCAP PINR AS |
08CANBERRA1102 | AUSTRALIA 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-31 06:31:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR AS |
08CANBERRA1106 | NSG: AUSTRALIA SUPPORTIVE OF U.S. OBJECTIVES AT [...] (SBU) During an October 31 meeting with Chris King, Acting Director for Arms Control, and Tim Bryson, Executive Officer for Arms Control, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with responsibility for the Nuclear Suppliers Group, poloff delivered reftel points, stressing the importance of rea [...] | 2008-10-31 07:29:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM IAEA TRGY ENRG ETTC AS |
08CANBERRA1107 | AUSTRALIA 2009 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE [...] Embassy Canberra is pleased to nominate June Oscar for the 2009 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. In response to hard-hitting reports of abuse in Aboriginal communities in Australia, Ms. Oscar successfully campaigned for a controversial six-month ban on take-away alcohol [...] | 2008-10-31 07:34:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PHUM PREL PGOV KPAO AS |
08CANBERRA1112 | AUSTRALIAN REGULATOR GRANTS LIMITED ACCESS TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Australian regulators on October 31 announced new procedures to grant limited access for investors to their frozen mortgage funds. Funds faced problems before GOA announced bank guarantees, but the guarantees made their situation more uncertain. Financial industry response to [...] | 2008-11-03 04:56:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN AS |
08CANBERRA1131 | INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL LEVEL [...] Greg Wilcock of the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs confirmed receipt of Australia's invitation to the National Level Exercise 2009 (NLE 09). Wilcock told PolOff November 10 that the Minister's office will contact post with information regarding attendees to NLE 09 as soon as there [...] | 2008-11-10 06:16:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV PREL OPDC |
08CANBERRA1136 | STAFFDEL JOHNSON (NOV 29-DEC 16) POC CANBERRA [...] Embassy warmly welcomes the visit of Staffdel Johnson to Australia and confirms that our Administrative Points of Contact are: James Cole, Political Counselor, at (W) 612-6214-5884, (H) 612-6290-2454, colejf@state.gov, AND Carol Hanlon, Political Officer, at (W) 612-6214-5718, (H) 612-6251-9 [...] | 2008-11-12 05:27:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AS |
08CANBERRA1138 | DEMARCHE - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE RETURN [...] (U) Jon Merrill, Director of the Afghanistan section at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) told PolOff November 12 that Australia stands shoulder to shoulder with USG on the International Conference on the Return and Reintegration of Afghan Refugees. He said that Australia is [...] | 2008-11-12 05:57:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREF |
08CANBERRA1140 | TRIAL COMMENCES FOR FIVE MEN ACCUSED OF PLOTTING [...] (U) The trial of five Sydney men accused of conspiring to commit a terrorist act or acts began November 11 in Parramatta, a New South Wales suburb of Sydney. The men, Khaled Cheikho, 35, Moustafa Cheikho, 31, Mohamed Ali Elomar, 43, Abdul Rakib Hasan, 39 and Mohammed Omar Jamal, 24 were foun [...] | 2008-11-12 06:12:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV AS |
08CANBERRA1141 | INTERVENTION REVIEW FUELS POLITICAL AND SOCIAL [...] (U) Summary: Sixteen months after the Australian government mounted a controversial intervention in indigenous communities in the Northern Territory to combat reported widespread sexual abuse of Aboriginal children, a review panel has concluded that the emergency remains acute and has endors [...] | 2008-11-13 05:32:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | AS PGOV PHUM SOCI |
08CANBERRA1151 | PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION AT US EMBASSY CANBERRA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-14 04:52:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC |
08CANBERRA1155 | STAFFDEL JOHNSON (NOV 29-DEC 16) INFORMATION [...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 2 and 3 for details. 2. (SBU) To facilitate logistical and security arrangements, Embassy Canberra would appreciate receiving the following information for all members of the StaffDel: -- Security clearance level and SCI confirma [...] | 2008-11-14 06:21:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN JA ID AS |
08CANBERRA1269 | THE TSD HA/DR OFFICIAL MEETING IN CANBERRA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Japanese delegation, the American delegation and Australian hosts agreed upon a set of Australian written guidelines for the Trilateral Security Dialog's work in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HA/DR),but the task of the coming year will be the editing and [...] | 2008-12-12 05:27:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF JA AS |
08CANBERRA1298 | NO ANTI-PIRACY CONTACT GROUP DECISION UNTIL 2009 [...] (SBU) On December 19, Lee Kerr, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT),United Nations and Commonwealth Section, told poloff that the GOA will not make a decision on either participation in a Contact Group or on any request for resources to combat Somali piracy until early 2009. DFAT [...] | 2008-12-19 05:51:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER AS |
08CANBERRA1308 | AUSTRALIAN RESPONSE - CONTACT GROUP ON SOMALI [...] (U) We delivered the USG invitation to the Contact Group on Somali Piracy (CGSP) meeting in January to Lee Kerr, Director, UN and Commonwealth Section, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). She will forward the invitation, CGSP objectives, and meeting details to senior DFAT officials [...] | 2008-12-22 06:17:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER AS |
08CANBERRA1336 | MAY 2009 PSI OEG MEETING: NOTIFICATION TO AUSTRALIA [...] On December 29, we delivered the notice of the May 12-14, 2009, Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) and Outreach meetings to Gerry McGuire, Director for Counter-Proliferation, Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and [...] | 2008-12-31 05:52:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC KNNP PARM PREL AS |
08CANBERRA234 | AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPATION IN PSI FIFTH ANNIVERSARY [...] Embassy delivered Acting Under Secretary Rood's invitation to attend the PSI Fifth Anniversary events, along with the logistical information and proposed agendas, to Mr. David J. Ritchie, Deputy Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT),on March 11, 2008. 2. Mr. Michael Ko [...] | 2008-03-11 06:12:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM KNNP PREL KSTC AS |
08CANBERRA237 | AUSTRALIAN STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR UNSYG SPECIAL [...] Coincident with the receipt of the demarche request contained in reftel, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith issued a media statement on March 12 welcoming the appointment of Ambassador Kai Eide as the UNSYG's Special Representative for Afghanistan, calling it an important step forward in strength [...] | 2008-03-12 02:58:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OFDP AS |
08CANBERRA265 | AUSTRALIA NOTIFIED OF DESIGNATION OF FUTURE BANK, [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-19 06:38:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC KNNP AS |
08CANBERRA266 | AUSTRALIA RECEIVES MOROCCAN TRANSSHIPMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-19 06:39:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC PARM PREL KSTC MO AS |
08CANBERRA277 | URGING PSI ENDORSEMENT BY KEY ASIAN STATES: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-20 05:46:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PARM PHSA PREL KNNP AS |
08CANBERRA299 | AUSTRALIA COMMITTED TO RESULTS ORIENTED PIF [...] (SBU) A representative from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pacific Regional Section confirmed Australia is hopeful of a results-oriented outcome to the March 26 Pacific Island Forum Ministerial on Fiji. A meeting of Australian and New Zealand Foreign Ministers preceded the FFAM [...] | 2008-03-27 05:16:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL FJ UN AS |
08CANBERRA322 | POLLING POTENTIAL DONORS ON ASSISTANCE TO KOSOVO [...] Per ref. B, DFAT has provided a formal response to our approach regarding assistance to Kosovo. DFAT Europe Division Acting First Assistant Secretary John Griffin wrote to Polcouns on 28 March that Australia is best placed to assist Kosovo through support and advocacy in multilateral organiz [...] | 2008-04-02 04:27:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN EU EUN KV AS |
08CANBERRA332 | AUSTRALIA FOLLOW-UP ON PIF MINISTERIAL [...] (U) Stephen Henningham, head of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Fiji Task Force confirmed the responses given by DFAT Pacific Regional Section (reftel Canberra 299) immediately following the 26 March FFAM in an April 2 meeting with Poloff. Australia fully supports the PIF [...] | 2008-04-03 06:25:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL XV AS |
08CANBERRA357 | AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPATION IN PARIS CONFERENCE ON [...] (SBU) Pol/Mil Officer met with Erika Thompson, Executive Officer for Afghanistan, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT),on April 8 to obtain information on Australia's participation in the Paris Conference on Afghanistan. Ms. Thompson confirmed that Australia will be represented at [...] | 2008-04-08 22:52:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV PREL AS |
08CANBERRA400 | AUSTRALIA AGREES ZIMBABWE NOT APPROPRIATE AS [...] United Nations and Commonwealth Section, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) confirmed on April 18 that Australia had reached the same conclusions as the U.S. regarding the inappropriateness of Zimbabwe's chairmanship of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-16). They [...] | 2008-04-18 07:09:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV AORC PREL EAGR EAID ECON |
08CANBERRA443 | AUSTRALIA ASSAILS BURMA'S CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM [...] (U) This message contains an action request -- please see para 4 below. 2. (U) In a May 1 media statement, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith charged that Burma,s "deeply flawed" constitution was only intended to entrench the military,s grip on power. He criticized the constitution as having b [...] | 2008-05-01 07:54:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM AS BM |
08CANBERRA518 | LETTER TO LAURA BUSH FROM THERESE REIN, SPOUSE OF [...] (U) On May 15, Embassy received a letter from Ms. Therese Rein, spouse of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, to First Lady Laura Bush, dated May 5, under cover of a transmittal letter from the Private Secretary to the Prime Minister. Post is pouching both letters to the State Department to pass to the [...] | 2008-05-20 07:00:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP BUSH LAURA REIN THERESE OPDC OPRC AS |
08CANBERRA532 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - [...] Summary: The rise of food and agricultural commodity prices has had very limited impact in Australia. A major agricultural exporter, Australia even stands to benefit. Rising food prices have caused no significant economic, political, or environmental problems in Australia. Post has no reco [...] | 2008-05-22 07:01:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL AS |
08CANBERRA544 | AUSTRALIA CRITICAL OF US FARM BILL [...] Summary: (U) The Australian Government has been openly critical of the just-passed US Farm Bill. Following the final passage of the Farm Bill, Trade Minister Simon Crean and Agriculture Minister Tony Burke issued a joint press statement on May 23 which criticized the action by Congress for c [...] | 2008-05-27 07:22:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD AS |
08CANBERRA545 | 2008 AUTOMATED MUTUAL-ASSISTANCE VESSEL RESCUE [...] Mission Australia would be pleased to present AMVER awards on behalf of the US Coast Guard to Australian recipients. We will decide on the best arrangements for presenting the award(s) based on where the recipient is located - likely through one of our Consulates-General in Melbourne, Perth, [...] | 2008-05-28 03:40:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT ECON ETRD ELTN ATRN PREL AS |
08CANBERRA555 | AUSTRALIAN MEDIA STATEMENT ON PSI FIFTH ANNIVERSARY [...] On May 28, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith issued a media release marking the fifth anniversary of the Proliferation Security Initiative. The GOA statement, which reaffirmed Australia's commitment to cooperating through PSI to halt the trade in illicit weapons of mass destruction, followed ref [...] | 2008-05-29 08:33:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP KSTC OPRC PARM PREL AS |
08CANBERRA558 | AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS US ICAO PROPOSAL ON ASSESSMENTS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-30 05:56:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR AFIN AORC ICAO AS |
08CANBERRA565 | IAEA/IRAN: AUSTRALIAN RESPONSE TO LATEST IAEA [...] Poloff delivered demarche non-paper, received late on Friday, May 30, to Damien Hickey, Desk Officer in the Arms Control Section, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, urging that Australia make a strong statement at the June 2-6 IAEA Board meeting supporting the IAEA's investigation, highl [...] | 2008-06-02 08:26:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PARM IAEA KNNP AS |
08CANBERRA573 | FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE PROPOSED AGENDA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-04 05:22:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ MARR MOPS OTRA PREL AS |
08CANBERRA590 | AUSTRALIA PROPOSES PEACEKEEPING PARTICIPATION IN [...] (U) The Prime Minister's office announced on June 8 that Australia will join the United Nations Assistance Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has proposed sending nine officers to join the international force working to restore stability in Sudan. They would work [...] | 2008-06-10 07:57:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | KPKO PREL PGOV MOPS AS |
08CANBERRA591 | AUSTRALIA DISAPPOINTED US WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN [...] (SBU) The Government of Australia (GOA) expressed its disappointment that the USG will no longer participate in Human Rights Council (HRC) sessions or activities. Poloff met with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) Director of Human Rights Section Colin Milner who said Australia shares the [...] | 2008-06-11 03:48:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AS |
08CANBERRA61 | AUSTRALIA GROUP DEMARCHE: OLIGONUCLEOTIDE [...] We presented reftel points to Gerry McGuire, Acting Assistant Secretary for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, on January 23. McGuire conveyed GOA appreciation for the U.S. response, including support for the name change, draft "awareness raising" [...] | 2008-01-23 06:29:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM ETTC AS |
08CANBERRA648 | AUSTRALIAN WELCOMES DPRK DECLARATION [...] Emboffs furnished reftel points announcing actions on Six-Party Talks Second Phase commitments to Hugh Borrowman, First Assistant Secretary, International Division, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Thomas Conner, Assistant Secretary for North East Asia, Department of Foreign Affair [...] | 2008-06-27 12:58:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM PREL AS |
08CANBERRA682 | AUSTRALIA INFORMED OF PROPOSED INCREASE IN AFGHAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-07 05:41:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AS |
08CANBERRA687 | UPU CONGRESS DEMARCHE: AUSTRALIAN RESPONSE [...] (SBU) Summary. Econoff and Econ intern met with Richard Desmond, acting Assistant Secretary for Consumer Protection and Australia Post for the Department of Broadband, Communication, and Digital Economy (DBCDE) to review U.S. concerns for the UPU (Universal Postal Union) Congress in Geneva, S [...] | 2008-07-07 23:42:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECON ETRD WTRO AS |
08CANBERRA708 | GOA SUPPORTS PROPOSED ARF CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-14 04:33:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM EAID KNNP AS |
08CANBERRA720 | PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS EVENT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-17 05:32:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KDEM AS |
08CANBERRA726 | AUSTRALIA RATIFIES AMENDMENT TO PHYSICAL [...] Foreign Minister Stephen Smith announced July 18 that Australia had ratified the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material. The instrument of ratification was lodged with the IAEA on July 17. 2. Australia becomes only the 17th state of the 136 that are pa [...] | 2008-07-20 22:26:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PTER MNUC AS |
08CANBERRA737 | NEW DEPUTY PERMREP TO AUSTRALIAN MISSION TO UN: [...] (U) Andrew Goledzinowski (go-LED-zin-OV-ski),who was most recently Assistant Secretary of the International Organisations Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will take up his new post as Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York beginning June 28. A brief [...] | 2008-07-22 07:00:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PINR PREL OFDP AS |
08CANBERRA767 | ISN LETTERS OF THANKS TO AUSTRALIAN PSI PRESENTERS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-30 06:14:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | AS KNNP MNUC PARM PREL |
08CANBERRA790 | FORMER ALP PM KEATING WHACKS RUDD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Former ALP Prime Minister Paul Keating has criticized the Rudd government for lacking an "overall narrative"; warned Rudd about the pitfalls of "micro-managing and "running at the behest of little press secretaries"; and suggested the Rudd government is taking the wrong approach [...] | 2008-08-07 07:47:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | AS PGOV |
08CANBERRA845 | AUSTRALIA RECEIVES NONPAPER ON PREVENTION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-27 02:42:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PARM TRGY ENRG EMIN ETTC KNNP AS |
08CANBERRA846 | AUSTRALIA ADVISED OF DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-27 02:52:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PREL PARM EFIN KNNP AS |
08CANBERRA873 | AUSTRALIA REVIEWS PROPOSED INCREASE IN AFGHAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-05 06:37:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AS |
08CANBERRA927 | AUSTRALIA EXPLORING ADDITIONAL STEPS IN RESPONSE [...] (U) In remarks to the Australian Parliament September 17 that were picked up by local media, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said Australia was considering additional measures it might take within the international community to respond to Iran's failure to halt its uranium enrichment program. S [...] | 2008-09-17 07:35:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC IAEA PREL IR AS |
08CANBERRA946 | FOREIGN MINISTER SMITH TO ATTEND FRIENDS OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-19 07:34:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | AS ECON PGOV PK PREL |
08CANBERRA948 | 63RD UNFC: AUSTRALIAN CO-SPONSORSHIP OF RESOLUTION [...] Chris King, Acting Director for Arms Control, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT),contacted poloff September 19 to advise that the text of the U.S. draft resolution, "Compliance with Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament Agreements" appeared acceptable to Australia and th [...] | 2008-09-19 08:55:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL UNGA AS |
08CAPETOWN223 | CAPE TOWN'S PREPARATIONS FOR 2010: EFFORTS [...] Summary: The City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Provincial Government showcased their plans and preparations for the FIFA 2010 World Cup at separate events during the last two weeks. The first event, hosted by the City of Cape Town and the German Konrad-Stiftung NGO, included a lively p [...] | 2008-11-07 13:31:00 | Consulate Cape Town | UNCLASSIFIED | EIND SOCI SA |
08CAPETOWN224 | ANC PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA ADDRESSES PRESS CLUB [...] (U) African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma addressed the Cape Town Press Club at a breakfast meeting on Friday November 7, 2008. Mr. Zuma opened his address by referring to the U.S. elections and reflecting on his recent visit to the United States. He highlighted the importance of [...] | 2008-11-10 14:46:00 | Consulate Cape Town | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM SF |
08CAPETOWN233 | METHAMPHETAMINE-A GROWING PROBLEM IN CAPE TOWN [...] (U) An article in the November 17 2008 edition of the Cape Times reported that, according to the Medical Research Council (MRC),Cape Town has become the methamphetamine capital of South Africa, with 98 percent of patients seen across the provinces coming from this city. 2. (U) Methampheta [...] | 2008-11-25 07:26:00 | Consulate Cape Town | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM PGOV SF |
08CAPETOWN235 | CAPE TOWN TO LAUNCH ITS CARNIVAL IN 2010 [...] (U) While some are asking the question will South Africa be ready to host the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup; the Best Mayor in the World is displaying a "bring 'em on" attitude. On a windy, chilly evening, Cape Town Mayor Helen Zille, leader of the newly re-launched Democratic Alliance, hosted a [...] | 2008-11-25 07:28:00 | Consulate Cape Town | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON SF |
08CAPETOWN236 | OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA-WILL IT STAY OR WILL IT GO? [...] (U) Summary. An article appearing in the November 14 edition of the Cape Times asserts that the end may be near for South Africa's 12-year experiment with Outcomes-Based Education (OBE),a controversial pedagogical model adopted by the ANC Government in the mid-90s in the wake of the demise o [...] | 2008-11-25 07:34:00 | Consulate Cape Town | UNCLASSIFIED | NOTAG |
08CAPETOWN243 | WESTERN CAPE BY-ELECTIONS [...] (U) Summary: The ordeals of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape do not appear to be abating. As rumors of defections from within the ANC abound and deadlines to contest the local by-elections are missed, the party is now plagued by calls to disband its Western Cape Executi [...] | 2008-12-11 15:39:00 | Consulate Cape Town | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM SF |
08CAPETOWN248 | ALLAN BOESAK JOINS COPE [...] (U) On December 16, former anti-apartheid cleric Allan Boesak joined the Congress of the People (COPE) at its founding conference in Bloemfontein. Boesak, who was at the forefront of peaceful resistance to apartheid, has had a colorful career. He first rose to prominence in the 1980's as a cle [...] | 2008-12-19 15:02:00 | Consulate Cape Town | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM SF |
08CAPETOWN255 | A TRIP TO THE EASTERN CAPE: POSITIVE STEPS [...] Summary: The Eastern Cape has the dubious reputation of being the most poorly managed province in South Africa. Nevertheless, Cape Town Consul General and Econoff found a variety of organizations and individuals in business, civil society and the government who are developing or implementing [...] | 2008-12-23 08:00:00 | Consulate Cape Town | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KHIV SOCI SA |
08CAPETOWN36 | SOUTH AFRICA'S 2008 BUDGET [...] (U) Summary. South Africa Minister of Finance Trevor Manuel delivered his annual Budget Speech before Parliament on February 20, 2008. According to Manuel, South Africa continues to have a positive fiscal outlook despite global economic turmoil. GDP growth was projected at 4 percent with [...] | 2008-02-21 14:27:00 | Consulate Cape Town | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD EMIN ENRG BEXP KTDB SF |
08CARACAS1081 | VENEZUELAN MARKET INTERFERENCE LEADS TO BOTH FOOD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Although local headlines on July 31 reporting 60 tons of rotten chicken in a city dump proved to be exaggerated, the incident drew attention to continuing distortions in the Venezuelan food supply. While the dairy and poultry industries have successfully lobbied for a temporary [...] | 2008-08-01 21:34:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR PGOV VE ECON ETRD |
08CARACAS1152 | VENEZUELA INCREASES REGULATED FOOD PRICES TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On August 11, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (BRV) freed prices for a number of price-controlled food products and raised maximum prices for several others. Press reports indicate the BRV has increased regulated food prices over thirty times since October 2007. Although t [...] | 2008-08-15 20:04:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR PGOV VE ECON ETRD |
08CARACAS1209 | VENEZUELA'S HOUSING CRISIS - SOCIALISM THE ANSWER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: An estimated 2 million unit housing shortage is complicating Chavez' chances for success in the November state and local elections. In an effort to improve one of the worst housing construction records of any recent administration, Chavez has nationalized companies providing c [...] | 2008-08-28 14:18:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD EIND PGOV VE SOCI |
08CARACAS1228 | VENEZUELAN ELECTRICITY SECTOR IN CRISIS AFTER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A power blackout that affected half of the country on September 1 illustrates the fragility of Venezuela's electrical power sector. The consequences of the government's failure to invest in the sector are now clear from insufficient generation to dilapidated distributions infr [...] | 2008-09-02 22:01:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD EIND PGOV VE |
08CARACAS1304 | VENEZUELA'S PARALLEL EXCHANGE RATE RESUMES ITS RISE [...] (U) After remaining largely stable since March, Venezuela's parallel exchange rate has jumped by more than 40 percent over the past month, from 3.4 bolivars (Bs) to the dollar on August 14, to 4.8 Bs/USD as of September 15. The BRV has been regularly intervening in the parallel market since [...] | 2008-09-18 14:34:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN VE |
08CARACAS1364 | VENEZUELA REFUSES USG REQUEST FOR AVIATION [...] (U) On September 16 the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Venezuelan Civil Aviation Authority (INAC) both acknowledged receipt of the Embassy's diplomatic note requesting consultations under the authority of the 1953 bilateral aviation agreement with Venezuela. That note cit [...] | 2008-09-26 22:55:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | VE CASC ASEC MARR PGOV ECON EAIR |
08CARACAS1444 | VENEZUELA: BRV SHUTS MACDONALD'S FOR TWO DAYS [...] (SBU) The 115 MacDonald's restaurants in Venezuela were closed for 48 hours on October 9 following an inspection by the tax authority, Seniat. According to a Seniat press release, Seniat fined as many as 16 of the MacDonald's restaurants 1,150 BsF ($535 at the official exchange rate) because [...] | 2008-10-10 22:14:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PREL EINV PGOV VE |
08CARACAS1463 | TAX AUTHORITY RAMPS UP TAX ENFORCEMENT AND MONEY [...] (SBU) Summary. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, through its tax agency, has ramped up enforcement of Plan Zero Evasion (Evasion Cero) first announced in 2005. The Plan involves audits of company accounting procedures and violations include fines, closures and "voluntary payments" of ta [...] | 2008-10-17 20:51:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PREL EINV PGOV VE |
08CARACAS1573 | VENEZUELAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHT BENEFITS OF FOURTH FLEET [...] (U) SUMMARY: Thanks to the combined efforts of the USS Kearsarge, SouthCom, and the U.S. Embassies in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, Venezuelans received a thorough and accurate look into the humanitarian work of the Navy's newly-reactivated Fourth Fleet. Reporters from two major Venez [...] | 2008-11-13 16:08:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL VE |
08CARACAS1580 | VENEZUELA RESPONDS TO USG REQUEST FOR PORT VISITS [...] (SBU) Post has received a Diplomatic Note dated November 13 responding to the Embassy's October 6 Diplomatic Note, which stated that the GBRV must set a port visit date within 30 days of the Diplomatic Note's receipt, or the Coast Guard would impose "conditions of entry". An unofficial transl [...] | 2008-11-14 18:55:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ASEC MARR PGOV EAIR PREL ETRD KHLS PTER |
08CARACAS1584 | VENEZUELA: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-14 20:51:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN VE |
08CARACAS1627 | IOC SUB-COMMISSION FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ADJACENT [...] (U) SUMMARY: The USDEL to the tenth session of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission's Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and adjacent regions (IOCARIBE, 22-26 October in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela) met its primary objectives: the US was reelected as Vice Chairman for IOCARIBE; NOAA's [...] | 2008-11-26 15:34:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON MARR PGOV EWWT AORC ICES KRVC SENV TPHY |
08CARACAS1628 | VENEZUELA: POINTS DELIVERED ON GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP [...] (U) Post delivered reftel points on the proposed Global Partnership for Agriculture and Food to the Ministries of Popular Power for Foreign Affairs, Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry and Commerce. Post will report a response if received, however, based on past experience, no reply is anti [...] | 2008-11-26 19:58:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV EAGR PREL ETRD VE |
08CARACAS1629 | VENEZUELA OFFERS MEETING ON PORT SECURITY VISIT [...] (SBU) Economic Counselor was contacted November 26 by Nelson Dominguez of Venezuela's National Institute of Aquatic Spaces (INEA). Dominguez identified himself as the head of INEA's maritime security unit and said he had been tasked by the President of INEA to meet with the Embassy to discuss [...] | 2008-11-26 20:38:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ASEC MARR PGOV PREL PTER VE |
08CARACAS174 | CHAVEZ REPEATS THREATS TO PRIVATE SECTOR IN EFFORT [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 31, the BRV published a decree reforming the "Law Against Speculation and Hoarding," a 2007 decree that criminalized the hoarding and speculation of regulated goods, reduced the legal barriers for expropriations, and established harsh fines and jail time for violators [...] | 2008-02-13 16:39:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON PGOV VE |
08CARACAS1748 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. DOMESTIC DESIGNATION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-19 21:02:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN VE |
08CARACAS1758 | CADIVI AUTHORIZATIONS SHARPLY DOWN [...] According to statistics published December 22, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela's (GBRV) foreign exchange authority, known by its Spanish acronym CADIVI, sharply reduced its foreign currency authorizations over the first three weeks of December. While in past years Dece [...] | 2008-12-22 18:37:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON VE |
08CARACAS1760 | VENEZUELA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-22 19:29:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PTER VE |
08CARACAS197 | VENEZUELAN KEY RESOURCES AND CRITICAL [...] In response to reftel A, Venezuela has little or no critical infrastructure (as defined in reftel A) and few key resources that are vital to the United States. Venezuela's most significant resource that is supplied to the US is petroleum and petroleum products. Venezuela produces approximat [...] | 2008-02-19 17:18:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON ETTC PGOV PTER PERL EAGER EFIN |
08CARACAS457 | PARAGUAY SUPPORTS VENEZUELA'S ENTRY INTO MERCOSUR [...] On April 2, local media reported that Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez expressed Paraguay's support for Venezuela's full membership into the Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR),during his recent trip to Caracas. According to ABN, the official BRV news agency, during the signing of [...] | 2008-04-03 13:47:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG ETRD EINV PA VE |
08CARACAS535 | VENEZUELAN AUTO INDUSTRY STALLS [...] (SBU) Summary: After doubling over the last few years, US auto exports to and production in Venezuela are sharply declining. Venezuelan auto imports, which doubled over the past two years, have consumed a significant portion of Venezuela's dollar holdings. In response, the BRV decided to sha [...] | 2008-04-17 18:25:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON PGOV VE |
08CARACAS598 | BLACK-OUT HITS FIFTY PERCENT OF VENEZUELA [...] (SBU) Summary: On April 29, a black-out caused chaos for several hours in thirteen Venezuelan states. The BRV described it as a failure in the national grid system due to a forest fire near key, high tension lines. The incident drew attention to the lack of investment in Venezuela's largely [...] | 2008-04-30 19:43:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON PGOV VE |
08CARACAS600 | US AUTOMAKERS' DIFFICULTIES CONTINUE IN VENEZUELA [...] (SBU) On April 29 labor negoiations between General Motors (GM) and its union reached a breaking point. GM Venezuela's legal counsel confirmed media reports that GM stopped production as a result of the impasse. In response to the halt in production, GM workers rioted, damaged 28 cars, and b [...] | 2008-04-30 21:58:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON PGOV VE |
08CARACAS69 | BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] Per request in reftel, this cable transmits the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Begin text ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Given economic and political uncertainties, a recent history o [...] | 2008-01-17 20:38:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC VE |
08CARACAS781 | VENEZUELA'S NON-RESPONSE ON ENDING EXPORT [...] (SBU) Post delivered the points in the referenced cables via diplomatic note to the Ministry of International Relations, the Ministry of Food, the Ministry of Agriculture and Land, and the Ministry of Light Industry and Commerce (refs A, B, C). There has been no response to date and Post does [...] | 2008-06-04 21:11:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON PGOV VE |
08CARACAS865 | VENEZUELA: INFORMATION ON FORCED LABOR AND CHILD [...] SUMMARY. This cable responds to reftel request for information on forced labor and child labor in the production of goods in Venezuela. Venezuela, a high volume, oil producing nation, is largely dependent on imports, and as a result does not have a tradition of child labor in the production [...] | 2008-06-18 18:48:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI VE |
08CASABLANCA103 | VISAS VIPER FOR APRIL 2008 REPORTING PERIOD (FOLLOW-UP) [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met May 5, 2008. The meeting was chaired by the DCM and was attended by CG, CONS, RAO, LEGATT, DHS, DAO, RSO, POL, ECON and PD. 2. Discussion centered on two persons arrested who had been harboring a [...] | 2008-05-23 09:53:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA113 | VISAS VIPER FOR MAY 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met June 2, 2008. The meeting was chaired by the DCM and was attended by ACG, RAO, LEGATT, DHS, DAO, RSO, POL, ECON and PD. 2. Discussion centered on a recently uncovered terror network accused of plo [...] | 2008-06-03 12:16:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA115 | RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON FORCED LABOR AND [...] This cable responds to a request for information on the use of forced labor and exploitative child labor in the production of goods in Morocco. While Morocco does not have a record of forced child labor, child labor does exist and is used in the production of some goods, mainly in the handicr [...] | 2008-06-03 18:04:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM ECON SOCI MO |
08CASABLANCA142 | VISAS VIPER FOR JUNE 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met July 7, 2008. The meeting was attended by ACG, RAO, LEGATT, CONS, DAO, RSO, POL, ECON and PD. 2. Discussion centered on the recent arrests of 35 individuals suspected of belonging to a network that [...] | 2008-07-09 14:52:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA146 | MOROCCO CELEBRATES WORLD REFUGEE DAY: AN OVERVIEW [...] Summary: Although Morocco struggles with large populations of migrants and refugees, organizations such as UNHCR and the Friendship and Solidarity Organization (FSO) are moving towards further solidarity between Moroccan nationals and those who have adopted Morocco as their home. To this end, [...] | 2008-07-15 11:34:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SMIG PREF PREL SOCI ELAB MO |
08CASABLANCA158 | VISAS VIPER FOR JULY 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met August 4, 2008. The meeting was chaired by DCM, with RAO, LEGATT, CONS, DAO, RSO, POL, ECON and PD in attendance. 2. There are no submissions for the July reporting period but RAO is working with [...] | 2008-08-05 16:58:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA172 | VISAS VIPER FOR AUGUST 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met September 8, 2008. The meeting was chaired by DCM, with CG, RAO, LEGATT, CONS, DHS, DAO, RSO, POL, ECON and PD in attendance. 2. An additional six names were provided for the network that recruits [...] | 2008-09-09 11:00:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA193 | VISAS VIPER FOR SEPTEMBER 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met October 6, 2008. The meeting was chaired by CG, with RAO, LEGATT, CONS, DHS, DAO, RSO, POL, ECON and PD in attendance. Regional Consular Officer from Cairo also attended the meeting. 2. There are [...] | 2008-10-08 16:47:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA206 | VISAS VIPER FOR OCTOBER 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met November 6, 2008. The meeting was chaired by DCM with CG, RAO, LEGATT, CONS, DHS, DAO, RSO, POL, ECON, FCS and PD in attendance. 2. There are no submissions for the October 2008 reporting period. [...] | 2008-11-03 16:02:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA209 | OFFSHORING - MOROCCO,S COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE [...] (SBU) Building on its natural advantage of both geographic and linguistic proximity to Europe, the "offshoring plank" of Morocco,s "Emergence" strategy has succeeded in making the country a premier destination for European firms seeking to shift their operations offshore. Beyond language, geo [...] | 2008-11-05 13:26:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND PGOV PREL AMCHAMS MO |
08CASABLANCA222 | THE MARRIAGE OF MINORS, POLYGAMY AND DIVORCE: THE [...] SUMMARY: (U) Women,s groups and the media roundly criticized the government,s failure to implement some aspects of the Mudawana or family code nearly four years after the ground-breaking reforms were passed. The criticism was prompted by a recent report by the Democratic League for the Rights [...] | 2008-11-21 17:11:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KWMN KTIP KISL MO |
08CASABLANCA224 | SCANDAL AT THE CASABLANCA STOCK EXCHANGE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Morocco Council for the Code of Ethics in Securities Markets, (CDVM) moved decisively the week of 17 November to address a simmering scandal at the Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE),recommending to the Minister of Finance that the Exchange,s entire leadership be dismissed for [...] | 2008-11-26 17:06:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINT MO PGOV |
08CASABLANCA227 | VISAS VIPER FOR NOVEMBER 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met December 2, 2008. The meeting was chaired by DCM with CG, RAO, LEGATT, CONS, DHS, DAO, RSO, POL, ECON and PD in attendance. 2. The Visas Viper Committee approved the following cases submitted by L [...] | 2008-12-02 16:38:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA228 | VISAS VIPER FOR NOVEMBER 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met December 2, 2008. The meeting was chaired by DCM with CG, RAO, LEGATT, CONS, DHS, DAO, RSO, POL, ECON and PD in attendance. 2. The Visas Viper Committee approved the following cases submitted by L [...] | 2008-12-02 16:38:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA232 | MOROCCO CONSIDERS A VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN LAW [...] (U) SUMMARY: Despite substantial advances to women's rights contained in the 2004 reform of the family code known as the Mudawana, the government of Morocco still lags behind its international commitments on the issue of violence against women. Reports by women's shelters provide only a limite [...] | 2008-12-12 17:05:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KWMN MO |
08CASABLANCA235 | DIFFICULTIES IN MOROCCO'S MICROCREDIT SECTOR [...] (SBU) Summary: The Central Bank of Morocco and the National Federation of Microcredit Associations (FNAM) moved decisively the week of 8 December to address difficulties in Morocco's microcredit industry, recommending that a national credit bureau be established. The Central Bank reported tha [...] | 2008-12-15 17:13:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINT MO PGOV |
08CASABLANCA268 | VISAS VIPER FOR DECEMBER 2007 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met January 8, 2008. The meeting was chaired by the DCM and was attended by CONS, RAO, LEGATT, DAO, PD, POL, and RSO. 2. Discussion centered on the sentencing of members of the Ansar Al Mahdi cell on [...] | 2008-01-09 09:49:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | KVPR CVIS CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA29 | VISAS VIPER FOR JANUARY 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met February 4, 2008. The meeting was chaired by the DCM and was attended by CONS, RAO, LEGATT, DAO, PD, CG and RSO. 2. Discussion centered on procedures for reviewing information gained from press so [...] | 2008-02-06 10:11:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | KVPR CVIS CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA45 | VISAS VIPER FOR FEBRUARY 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met March 3, 2008. The meeting was chaired by the DCM and was attended by CG, CONS, RAO, LEGATT, DAO, POL and PD. 2. Discussion centered on the thirty five or thirty eight people recently arrested in [...] | 2008-03-10 16:01:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA59 | VISAS VIPER FOR FEBRUARY 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met March 3, 2008. The meeting was chaired by the DCM and was attended by CG, CONS, RAO, LEGATT, DAO, POL and PD. 2. Discussion centered on the thirty five or thirty eight people recently arrested in [...] | 2008-04-02 15:07:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA72 | RESPONSE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST NO. 200706444 [...] (SBU) Post has made the requested searched to retrieve all records responsive to requests outlined in reftel. Post was unable to locate any materials relevant to request. GREENE [...] | 2008-04-10 15:11:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | AINF |
08CASABLANCA73 | VISAS VIPER FOR MARCH 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met April 7, 2008. The meeting was chaired by the DCM and was attended by CG, CONS, RAO, LEGATT, DAO, RSO, POL and PD. 2. Discussion centered on two persons arrested on terrorism related charges in th [...] | 2008-04-11 15:24:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CASABLANCA92 | VISAS VIPER FOR APRIL 2008 REPORTING PERIOD [...] Members of the Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca joint Visas Viper Committee met May 5, 2008. The meeting was chaired by the DCM and was attended by CG, CONS, RAO, LEGATT, DHS, DAO, RSO, POL, ECON and PD. 2. Discussion centered on two persons arrested along with one of the esc [...] | 2008-05-07 12:53:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT PINR PTER ASEC MO |
08CHENGDU263 | VETERANS: CHENGDU BURMA-INDIA OLD SOLDIERS REMEMBER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-14 07:21:00 | Consulate Chengdu | UNCLASSIFIED | SOCI MARR PGOV |
08CHENGDU286 | MCC ELIGIBILITY: THE CASE FOR TIMOR-LESTE [...] On December 12, the Ambassador briefed Finance Minister Pires, Foreign Minister da Costa, Vice Prime Minister Guterres, Acting Speaker of Parliament Guterres, the head of Timor's MCC team, and President Jose Ramos Horta on the MCC Board's decision to not reselect Timor-Leste as Compact eligibl [...] | 2008-12-15 09:10:00 | Consulate Chengdu | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MCC ECON EFIN TT |
08CHENNAI114 | SOUTH INDIA'S TIGERS ARE HANGING ON, BUT STILL IN DANGER [...] Summary: The number of tigers in South India dropped by about 30 percent in the last four years and the animals disappeared from 17 percent of the districts they previously inhabited, according to the Tiger Census Report (TCR) released in February by the central government's Ministry of Enviro [...] | 2008-03-31 10:05:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV PGOV PREL IN |
08CHENNAI133 | RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA: FROM CATTLE HERDING TO DATA [...] SUMMARY: Local government and non-governmental organizations have established innovative rural development initiatives in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. An entrepreneurial district administrator has used pre-existing development funds to establish India's first-ever rural business pro [...] | 2008-04-11 07:37:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINT EIND PGOV PHUM PTER IN |
08CHENNAI167 | AN ELECTION PRIMER FOR INDIA'S NEXT BIG VOTE: SHOWTIME IN [...] Summary: Voters in the South Indian state of Karnataka head to the polls in May to select 224 members of the state's legislative assembly. More than 10,000 candidates are vying for these seats in elections that will take place in three stages, from May 10 to May 22. The main contest will ta [...] | 2008-05-07 08:41:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM IN |
08CHENNAI214 | ANDHRA PRADESH: AN ANTI-TRAFFICKING MODEL FOR INDIA [...] Summary: The South Indian state Andhra Pradesh has made great strides in combating trafficking in persons. In what anti-trafficking NGOs describe as a "paradigm shift," the police, prosecutors, and the judiciary have all actively participated in training programs sponsored by the United Nati [...] | 2008-06-25 11:01:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN KCRM ELAB PGOV PHUM PREF SOCI IN |
08CHENNAI251 | EXPLOSIONS REPORTED IN BANGALORE; NO REPORTS OF AMERICAN [...] (U) A series of explosions (media reports indicate from three to nine) rocked Bangalore at approximately 1330 on July 25. Initial reports indicate that at least one person was killed and 15 injured by the blasts, which occurred within 12 minutes of each other. Media also reports that the blast [...] | 2008-07-25 09:39:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PTER PREL ASEC CACS IN |
08CHENNAI289 | FILM STAR SHAKES UP ANDHRA PRADESH POLITICS [...] (SBU) Summary: After years of speculation about his intentions, Telugu film superstar Chiranjeevi finally formed a political party, which he dubbed the "Praja Rajayam" (People's Party). Chiranjeevi, who aspires to be the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, unveiled the party's name at a mammot [...] | 2008-08-29 09:29:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL IN |
08CHENNAI356 | INDIA SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES LUNAR ORBITER [...] The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched the Chandrayaan-1 (C-1) lunar orbiter on October 22 at 0622 hours local from its facility on Sriharikota Island in southern Andhra Pradesh, some 90 kilometers north of Chennai. All stages of the launch vehicle appeared to func [...] | 2008-10-22 06:57:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA PREL EIND SENV KSCA IN |
08CHENNAI364 | DMK CALLS OFF THREAT TO PULL SUPPORT FROM UPA OVER SRI [...] (SBU) Summary: Chief Minister Karunanidhi backed down from his threat to have Tamil Nadu's Members of Parliament resign if India did not force a ceasefire in Sri Lanka before October 28. The resignation drama has helped distract attention from the DMK party's woes in advance of next years P [...] | 2008-11-03 05:11:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER IN CE |
08CHENNAI389 | POLLING OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE DATES FOR KARNATAKA'S [...] (U) Karnataka state election officials announced on November 23 that by-elections for seven seats in the state's legislative assembly will take place on December 27. Six of these seats were held by assembly members who have left their original party (either Congress or the Janata Dal Secular P [...] | 2008-11-25 03:23:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL IN |
08CHENNAI395 | SOUTH INDIA PLANS TO BOOST SECURITY FORCES IN WAKE OF [...] (SBU) Summary: The attacks in Mumbai have concentrated minds in South India. Karnataka state officials in Bangalore are apparently close to finalizing plans to create two new security forces. One will be a 700-member S.W.A.T.-style commando squad; the other will be a 4500-member unit designe [...] | 2008-12-05 08:19:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC ETTC IN |
08CHIANGMAI11 | BFIF REQUEST FOR CHIANG MAI, VIENTIANE, AND PHNOM PENH [...] The Greater Mekong Subregion's North-South and East-West corridors form a "golden gateway" linking southern China and all the countries of mainland Southeast Asia. This vast market provides significant opportunities for U.S. businesses. At the heart of the Greater Mekong Subregion are three U [...] | 2008-01-22 14:22:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP BTIO TH LA CB CH |
08CHIANGMAI114 | THAI MARKET TURNS TO AFRICAN RUBIES AS SMUGGLING OF BURMESE [...] (SBU) The long and porous border of the Mae Sot area with Burma, and proximity to the Burmese gem mines, have made this region historically a center for the smuggling of Burmese gems. However, imported African rubies now dominate local markets in Mae Sot. Retailers say Burmese rubies are too e [...] | 2008-07-22 09:50:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ECON ETRD PGOV EINV TH BM CH |
08CHIANGMAI127 | CITIZENSHIP HARDSHIPS GREATER FOR HIGHLAND WOMEN THAN MEN [...] (SBU) Though the Thai government has increased its efforts to streamline the naturalization process for members of hill tribes, corruption at the tribal and local government level and inherent ethnic biases have delayed progress, especially for women. Because most hill tribes are located in re [...] | 2008-08-25 10:14:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KWMN SOCI TH |
08CHIANGMAI128 | NORTHERN THAILAND CREATES A SPACE FOR U.S. INVESTMENT [...] Northern Thailand boasts many attributes that are attractive to foreign investors, including low labor and land costs, making the region an inviting alternative to the growing costs of operating in Bangkok. Moreover, favorable tax incentives in the north, combined with sophisticated transporta [...] | 2008-08-26 09:51:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAGR ECIN ECPS EFIN EIND EINV ELAB ELTN CH |
08CHIANGMAI149 | CONSULATE PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NORTHERN THAILAND [...] Post promoted entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprise (SME) development in northern Thailand through a one-day seminar entitled "Encourage Entrepreneurship: Promoting SMEs in Northern Thailand." Business leaders, CG, and econoff addressed an audience of 80 students and faculty and 30 [...] | 2008-10-08 03:57:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD TH |
08CHIANGMAI150 | CONSULATE PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NORTHERN THAILAND [...] Post promoted entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprise (SME) development in northern Thailand through a one-day seminar entitled "Encourage Entrepreneurship: Promoting SMEs in Northern Thailand." Business leaders, CG, and econoff addressed an audience of 80 students and faculty and 30 [...] | 2008-10-08 03:58:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD TH |
08CHIANGMAI151 | CONSULATE PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NORTHERN THAILAND [...] Post promoted entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprise (SME) development in northern Thailand through a one-day seminar entitled "Encourage Entrepreneurship: Promoting SMEs in Northern Thailand." Business leaders, CG, and econoff addressed an audience of 80 students and faculty and 30 [...] | 2008-10-08 03:58:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD TH |
08CHIANGMAI160 | HIGH-TECH LAMPHUN SHOWS COMPETITIVE POTENTIAL AND INVESTMENT [...] As host to many foreign high-tech manufacturing firms, the Northern Regional Industrial Estate (NRIE) of Lamphun province is both a model for the potential of northern Thailand as a producer of sophisticated electronics products as well as a reality check of the challenges foreign investors fac [...] | 2008-10-17 06:53:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD ELAB EIND CH TH |
08CHIANGMAI163 | TOURISM SECTOR TRIES TO WEATHER POLITICAL STORM AT HOME, [...] The Chiang Mai tourism sector, thought of as one of the cornerstones of the local economy, is preparing to struggle through the upcoming tourist season expected to be affected by both the on-going political instability in Bangkok and the financial troubles abroad. Local hotels and tour compani [...] | 2008-10-24 14:01:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD PGOV PREL TH |
08CHIANGMAI166 | NEW CONSULATE OPENS IN NORTHERN THAILAND [...] Consul General and five staff engaged in "soft diplomacy" while operating as "ConGen Chiang Rai" during a two-day road show to the city October 29-30. Based at the brand new Le Meridien Hotel - which is managed by the U.S. firm Starwood - CG hosted a reception and U.S. wine promotion for 80 l [...] | 2008-11-04 02:17:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SCUL PREL BEXP OEXC |
08CHIANGMAI169 | CROSS-BORDER MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE EXPANDS WITH GREATER MEKONG [...] (U) With the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) highway infrastructure project nearing completion, movement of persons and trade in services - not only trade in goods - across the northern Thai border is increasing. While the number of persons entering Thailand at Chiang Khong, the border point fo [...] | 2008-11-07 07:51:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ECPS EINV ELAB ELTN ETRD PREL EWWT BM CH |
08CHIANGMAI186 | 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION VOTING OUTREACH SUMMARY REPORT [...] Post assisted an estimated 200 voters to register as absentee voters and several hundred more with other voting inquiries during the 2008 election cycle. Through voter registration open houses, cooperation with political party groups, and an advertising campaign throughout northern Thailand, p [...] | 2008-12-08 04:53:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | TH |
08CHIANGMAI192 | MINORITY HILL TRIBES STILL PLAGUED BY STATELESSNESS, THOUGH [...] Roughly half of Thailand's estimated 900,000 hill tribe minorities lack citizenship. This statelessness contributes significantly to their disadvantaged status. In recent years the Royal Thai Government (RTG) has made strides to improve citizenship eligibility for highlanders, including pass [...] | 2008-12-19 09:39:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SMIG PREF PGOV PREL KDEM SNAR KCRM KWMN TH |
08CHIANGMAI35 | SMALL U.S. FIRM FINDS HIGH-END GARMENT NICHE IN RURAL [...] RICO International is a small, U.S.-owned garment-maker in a remote corner of northern Thailand. It produces expensive hand-knit sweaters for sale in the U.S. to high-end clothiers. By staying in this high-end niche and keeping production volume low, RICO turns a profit despite competing with [...] | 2008-03-05 04:19:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV BTIO TH CH |
08CHIANGMAI50 | HAZARDOUS AIR QUALITY ON THE RISE IN NORTHERN THAILAND [...] With poor air quality levels surpassing the safety threshold, Chiang Mai and the northern provinces of Thailand are facing another hazy March. Small dust particle (PM10) measurements have peaked at hazardous levels sparking a concerned response from the Royal household. Post staff and familie [...] | 2008-03-28 00:40:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR AMED TH BM |
08CHIANGMAI51 | SKILLED LABOR SHORTAGE, HIGH TRANSPORT COSTS HINDER [...] In meetings with the Ambassador March 18, business leaders highlighted a shortage of highly skilled labor and unusually high transportation costs as key obstacles to expanding development and American investment in northern Thailand. Local Thai business leaders echoed the calls of American fir [...] | 2008-03-28 09:27:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ELTN ETRD ETTC SOCI TH |
08CHIANGMAI52 | REGIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE ON LOGISTICS BRINGS TOGETHER [...] In an effort to promote development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) logistics and transportation sectors and to underscore U.S. interest in deepening investment in the region, post hosted a conference on March 18-19 bringing together public and private sector representatives from across t [...] | 2008-03-28 09:40:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ELTN ECIN ETRD EWWT PREL TH BM CH LA CB |
08CHIANGMAI53 | CORRECTED COPY: SKILLED LABOR SHORTAGE, HIGH TRANSPORT COSTS [...] In meetings with the Ambassador March 18, business leaders highlighted a shortage of highly skilled labor and unusually high transportation costs as key obstacles to expanding development and American investment in northern Thailand. Local Thai business leaders echoed the calls of American fir [...] | 2008-03-28 09:47:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ELTN ETRD ETTC SOCI TH |
08CHIANGMAI72 | AS PRICES RISE, THE NORTHERN RICE BOWL EXPANDS [...] Northern Thai farmers expressed joy to us about rising rice prices during a recent trip by ECON staff to the lower northern provinces of Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, and Phichit, collectively known as the "Rice Bowl of the North." Farmers and rice mill managers cited an over 50% increase in rice pr [...] | 2008-05-08 08:13:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL TH |
08CHIANGMAI73 | CHINESE LANGUAGE STUDY RISING IN NORTHERN THAILAND, BUT NOT [...] Though not at the cost of English language students, Chinese language learning is growing more popular across northern Thailand, from high school students to Royal Thai Government (RTG) officials. Despite this trend, English study continues to be the students' preference as it comes with the h [...] | 2008-05-12 10:31:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL ETRD PREL TH CH |
08CHIANGMAI86 | PIRATED GOODS DOMINATE NORTHERN THAI MARKETS [...] With sales of licensed intellectual property dropping 50 percent so far this year, pirated goods are deepening their stronghold in the Chiang Mai and upper northern Thai markets. Risks remain low for merchants to engage in the piracy business; thus, the legal market for DVDs, CDs, and software [...] | 2008-06-04 11:15:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD PGOV TH BM |
08CHIANGMAI91 | REDUCED BURNING LESSENED AIR POLLUTION DURING DRY SEASON [...] Chiang Mai's notoriously polluted dry season showed markedly improved air quality conditions from last year. Although the causes of March and April pollution remain the same (crop burning, forest fires, and vehicle emissions),government efforts to make the public more aware of the dangers of [...] | 2008-06-09 10:13:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ECON EAGR ECIN TH BM CH LA |
08CHIANGMAI97 | REMITTANCES FROM THAILAND LIFT INCOMES IN BURMA [...] (SBU) Remittances transferred from the one-to-two million Burmese migrant workers in Thailand are an important source of income for their families in Burma. With migrant workers transferring about half of their incomes to their relatives in Burma, anywhere from $375 million to $1 billion could [...] | 2008-06-23 09:59:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PREL PHUM EAID EIND ELAB ETRD TH BM |
08CHISINAU1108 | MOLDOVA: 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] Summary: Moldova continues to grow as a drug- transit country and drug-related crime rates continue to increase. In 2008, Moldovan law enforcement seized unprecedented quantities of heroin and cocaine. Moldova does not produce a significant amount of narcotics or precursor chemicals. Despi [...] | 2008-11-13 07:26:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR MD |
08CHISINAU1126 | MOLDOVA: 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-19 14:44:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN SNAR KCRM KTFN ASEC MD |
08CHISINAU1127 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA [...] (U) Embassy has received the following congratulatory message for President-elect Obama. Original copies, with both English and Romanian versions included, will be sent via diplomatic pouch under Registry No. 4460364. 2. (U) Begin text: Your Excellency Mr. President Barack Obama We w [...] | 2008-11-20 10:07:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP MO |
08CHISINAU1128 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FOR PRESIDENT- [...] (U) Embassy has received the following congratulatory message for President-elect Obama. Original copies will be sent via diplomatic pouch under Registry No. 4460364. 2. (U) Begin text: To: Mr. Asif J. Chaudhry Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Moldova You [...] | 2008-11-20 10:07:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP MO |
08CHISINAU1129 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FOR [...] (U) Embassy has received the following congratulatory message for President-elect Obama addressed to Ambassador Chaudhry. Original copies will be sent via diplomatic pouch under Registry No. 4460364. 2. (U) Begin text: Excellency, On behalf of the Moldovan scientific community and [...] | 2008-11-20 10:07:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP MO |
08CHISINAU1130 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FOR PRESIDENT- [...] (U) Embassy has received the following press release from the Office of President Vladimir Voronin to President-elect Barack Obama. 2. (U) Begin text: Press Service of the President of the Republic of Moldova Press release The President of the Republic of Moldova, Vladimir Voronin, c [...] | 2008-11-20 10:07:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | OPCD PREL OVIP MO |
08CHISINAU1246 | MOLDOVA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] Moldova is not a safe haven for terrorists or terrorist groups. No acts of international terrorism of major significance have occurred in Moldova. Moldova is not designated as a state sponsor of terrorism. The Moldovan government continued to manage its counterterrorism strategy based on M [...] | 2008-12-22 06:49:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC MD |
08CHISINAU1273 | GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS IN MOLDOVA [...] Summary: Moldova's underdeveloped banking sector and stock market and the absence of speculative capital have enabled the country to avoid any initial shock from the global economic crisis. Quite the opposite, the country is set to finish 2008 with seven percent GDP growth and record high l [...] | 2008-12-30 08:22:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAGR EINV EFIN ETRD PGOV KTDB MD |
08CHISINAU39 | MOLDOVA 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Embassy Chisinau submits the 2008 Investment Climate Statement in response to reftel. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. Moldova continues to take steps toward developing a stronger economy, reforming a cumbersome regulatory framework, combating corruption a [...] | 2008-01-15 12:34:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR MD |
08CHISINAU469 | UPDATE ON FORCED AND CHILD LABOR IN MOLDOVAN GOODS [...] According to figures from the Moldovan Labor Inspection Unit (LIU),collected by ILO in Chisinau, no cases of forced labor, including forced child labor, were discovered in Moldova in 2006 or 2007. However, of 371 cases of child labor investigated in 2007, 73 involved no violations, and 298 [...] | 2008-05-02 14:07:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI MD |
08CHISINAU539 | CUBA OP-ED PLACED IN MOLDOVAN PRESS [...] (U) Embassy Chisinau supported the U.S. effort to promote peaceful democratic change in Cuba by placing the Op-Ed "Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People" in the local press. 2. (U) Ambassador Kirby's signed Op-Ed "Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People" was featured in "Flux" newspape [...] | 2008-05-22 05:45:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PREL EUN CU MD |
08CIUDADJUAREZ1100 | RAIL TRAFFIC DOWN, AND LINES OF POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR BYPASS [...] Summary: In recent days, President Felipe Calderon surprised local officials on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border by throwing his political weight behind a plan to build a series of underpasses to facilitate the flow of rail traffic through the center of Ciudad Juarez. Mayors John Cook an [...] | 2008-12-09 23:17:00 | Consulate Ciudad Juarez | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ELTN PGOV MX |
08CIUDADJUAREZ980 | EPIDEMIC PREPAREDNESS: COOPERATION BETWEEN CHIHUAHUA, NEW [...] Summary: The state of Chihuahua has been working closely with Texas and New Mexico health departments for three years to coordinate preparations for a potential outbreak of a highly contagious influenza or similar illness. However, New Mexico and Texas state officials report that their work h [...] | 2008-10-01 21:19:00 | Consulate Ciudad Juarez | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU PGOV MX |
08CIUDADJUAREZ989 | SECRETARY TELLEZ CALLS FOR FAST ACTION ON BORDER CROSSING [...] Summary: During a September 30 meeting organized by Governor Bill Richardson to discuss a proposed international railroad crossing at Santa Teresa, New Mexico, Mexican Secretary of Communications and Transportation Luis Tellez Kuenzler said he hoped a "conditional" presidential permit for the [...] | 2008-10-04 00:11:00 | Consulate Ciudad Juarez | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ELTN PGOV MX |
08COLOMBO1034 | TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT FOR SRI LANKA [...] Post assesses that the Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) has taken many positive steps to address Sri Lanka's trafficking problem. These efforts have mainly focused on the foreign employment of Sri Lankans, building awareness of trafficking, and increasing interagency coordination to counter traffi [...] | 2008-11-17 10:30:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG CE |
08COLOMBO1075 | MALDIVES 2009 BUDGET PRESENTED; 2008 DEFICIT INCREASES [...] (SBU) On November 25, Ali Hashim, Maldives Minister of Finance and Treasury, presented the GORM budget for 2009, proposing a total expenditure of Rf 13.6 billion (approx. USD 1.1 billion). Revenue is estimated at Rf 7.9 billion (USD 0.6 billion),resulting in a deficit of about Rf 5.8 billion [...] | 2008-11-28 05:57:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EAID MV |
08COLOMBO108 | FY08 BIOTECHNOLOGY OUTREACH STRATEGY AND DEPARTMENT [...] Post appreciates the opportunity to request funding for biotechnology outreach programs in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is at a turning point with respect to biotechnology. The country has regulations to label, regulate and control the import of Genetically Modified (GM) foods, as well as to regulat [...] | 2008-01-29 11:29:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO |
08COLOMBO1082 | Sri Lanka Northern Districts Floods Disaster [...] The week of November 24, 2008, heavy rains pelted northern and eastern districts of Sri Lanka affecting more than 240,000 people. These heavy rains, caused by a cyclonic weather system, further aggravated the already challenging humanitarian situation in these same districts into a crisis aff [...] | 2008-12-01 03:17:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF CE |
08COLOMBO1093 | SRI LANKA LIKELY TO PARTICIPATE IN ARF DISASTER [...] (U) MFA Director General for Asia Pamela Deen confirmed to Poloff that Sri Lanka would participate in the ASEAN Regional Forum Voluntary Demonstration of Response on Disaster Relief in May 2009. Deen also reported that Minister of Human Rights and Disaster Management Mahinda Samarasinghe would [...] | 2008-12-02 12:19:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ARF EAID MARR MOPS PREL CE RP |
08COLOMBO1118 | SRI LANKA LIKELY SUPPORTIVE OF PROPOSED GLOBAL [...] Econ Chief delivered reftel points to Additional Secretary for Agriculture Development and Agrarian Services AAR Ratnayake on December 8. Although Ratnayake could not pledge full GSL support for the Global Partnership for Agriculture and Food (GPAF),she stated Sri Lanka would be in favor of [...] | 2008-12-09 01:35:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ECON ETRD PGOV TBIO CE |
08COLOMBO1145 | USAID TSUNAMI RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM IN SRI LANKA [...] USAID /Sri Lanka has completed all projects related to the tsunami disaster of 2004, and funds of $134.6 million have been fully expended. The initial response to the tsunami during the first few months immediately following the disaster focused on emergency relief, providing basic necessitie [...] | 2008-12-18 05:47:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREF EAID CE |
08COLOMBO1153 | 2008 Country Reports on Terrorism [...] (U) Here is the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism for Sri Lanka. The point of contact for this cable is Ben Barry. His e-mail address is BarryBG@state.gov. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT: More than 7,000 people were killed and many thousands more displaced in 2008 as the Sri Lankan government continue [...] | 2008-12-23 08:19:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC CE |
08COLOMBO120 | SRI LANKA: TOURISM DOWN 12% IN 2007; COULD HAVE BEEN [...] Summary: The escalating ethnic conflict continues to hurt the Sri Lankan tourism industry, which experienced a 12% decrease in visitors in 2007 compared to 2006. Industry representatives have mixed assessments of the possible impact of the recent escalation of violence and the consequent bad [...] | 2008-01-31 10:54:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EFIN PTER CE |
08COLOMBO133 | MALDIVES ECONOMY GREW BY 6.6% IN 2007 [...] (SBU) Summary: In 2007, Maldives economy grew by 6.6%, marking a return to its pre-tsunami growth path. Tourism drove the growth, with visitors up 12% to over 675,000. Tourism-related activities, such as transport and communications, and construction of new resorts, also contributed to growt [...] | 2008-02-05 10:24:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EAID MV |
08COLOMBO152 | SRI LANKA: PARLIAMENTARIANS TO ATTEND THE UN.GIFT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-11 10:01:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG CE |
08COLOMBO153 | SRI LANKA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROPOSALS FOR [...] Post, following G/TIP instructions in reftel, solicited anti-trafficking project proposals from local and regional organizations and received three proposals. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) proposal includes improving the GSL's capacity to prosecute trafficking crimes and to [...] | 2008-02-11 10:12:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM CE |
08COLOMBO180 | INPUT FOR NEW REQUIRED REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON ENERGY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-21 04:01:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD CE |
08COLOMBO193 | SRI LANKA: EXPORTS TO U.S. DECLINE BUT STILL NINE TIMES [...] (U) Summary: The United States merchandise trade deficit with Sri Lanka in 2007 was $1.84 billion. Sri Lanka's exports to the United States were $2.1 billion, while U.S. exports to Sri Lanka were $227 million -- a ratio of about nine-to-one. The EU replaced the United States as Sri Lanka's l [...] | 2008-02-25 11:24:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EFIN EAID CE |
08COLOMBO216 | EXPLOSION IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA NEIGHBORHOOD [...] (U) An alleged LTTE member detonated a bomb around 0615 hr. local on 02/29/2008 in a northern Colombo neighborhood. Police stated that the SUBJECT initiated the bomb as police officers, acting on a tip, attempted to search his room in a lodge on Aluth Mawatha in Modara, located in Colombo 15. A [...] | 2008-03-01 01:29:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PTER |
08COLOMBO237 | MALDIVES: FISCAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT [...] (U) The following is the text of Embassy Colombo's fiscal transparency report for Maldives. 2. (SBU) Begin text: The Government of Maldives practices generally good economic management. It has not achieved a high degree of budgetary transparency, but this is due to capacity limitations, [...] | 2008-03-10 11:47:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PGOV PREL MV |
08COLOMBO238 | SRI LANKA: FISCAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT [...] (U) The following is the text of Embassy Colombo's fiscal transparency report for Sri Lanka. 2. (SBU) Begin text: Sri Lanka has achieved a substantial degree of fiscal transparency in areas such as legal and administrative framework, compilation and reporting of fiscal accounts for the ce [...] | 2008-03-10 11:49:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PGOV PREL CE |
08COLOMBO26 | MALDIVIAN PRESIDENT SURVIVES ATTACK [...] (U) The Maldivian Deputy High Commissioner in Sri Lanka telephoned Ambassador on January 8 to inform us that President Gayoum had been attacked earlier in the day by an unknown Maldivian assailant with a knife during a visit by Gayoum to the island of Huvarafushi in the northern atoll of Haa- [...] | 2008-01-08 09:47:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER ML |
08COLOMBO297 | SRI LANKAN NAVY CRAFT SUNK IN NORTHEAST; CONTINUED [...] (U) On March 22, a Sri Lankan Navy "Dvora" fast attack craft was sunk around 2:00 am while on patrol near Nayaru, south of Mullaitivu, the Defense Ministry said. Ten of 16 crew members were missing. Pro-Tamil Tiger sources claimed that suicide Sea Tiger crafts destroyed the Navy boat after a [...] | 2008-03-24 11:28:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV MOPS PTER PHUM CE |
08COLOMBO36 | SRI LANKA: SMALL BLAST IN COLOMBO, NO INJURIES [...] On January 8, around 7:30 pm, a small bomb exploded in the Colombo Fort area, opposite the government owned publishing house Lake House. No injuries or casualties were reported. The bomb, approximately 75 grams of C-4, according to police contacts, was placed inside a phone booth on the gro [...] | 2008-01-09 10:37:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS ASEC CE |
08COLOMBO368 | SRI LANKA: AMBASSADOR OPENS USAID PROJECTS IN THE [...] SUMMARY: Ambassador visited Galle on April 4 to open two USAID projects and meet local officials. Party leaders expressed concern about Southern Province's disproportionate share of the war burden, a growing drug problem, a shortage of labor for traditional industries. A representative of t [...] | 2008-04-09 11:23:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS ELAB KCRM CE |
08COLOMBO39 | BFIF FY08 PROPOSALS FOR SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES [...] Post expresses its appreciation for continued BFIF support of commercial activities in Sri Lanka and Maldives. Post has witnessed considerable success from BFIF support for the "American Pavilion" at the annual Maldives trade show (ref B); the Ambassador and post's Econ/Commercial Section str [...] | 2008-01-10 05:51:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD KIPR CE MV |
08COLOMBO423 | SRI LANKA: POLICE ARREST CHILD TRAFFICKING [...] On April 28, the National Child Protection Authority disclosed the arrest of four suspects involved in trafficking more than 20 children to Singapore over an extended period of time. NCPA Chairman Jagath Wellawatta said that in January, three Sri Lankan children, ages 11,13, and 14, were foun [...] | 2008-04-29 13:13:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ELAB SMIG KCRM KFRD KWMN CE |
08COLOMBO424 | G/TIP FY06 PROGRAMS: MONITORING REPORT (SRI LANKA) [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-30 06:29:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SMIG KCRM KFRD KWMN CE |
08COLOMBO428 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD PRICES - SRI LANKA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The impact of rising food prices is affecting all households in Sri Lanka. Recent jumps in prices of rice and other food commodities have come on top of 20% domestic inflation rates. In the past year, food commodity prices are up 50-100%, and the trend is continuing. On averag [...] | 2008-04-30 11:37:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EAGR KMCA PGOV CE |
08COLOMBO429 | SRI LANKA: NO SUBSTANTIVE RESPONSE ON NPT PREPCOM [...] Post delivered ref A and B demarches to the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs UN and Multilateral Affairs Division on April 25 and 30, respectively. Deputy DG Samantha Pathirana told Econoff April 30 that he was familiar with the NPT PrepCom II process and asked which countries we expect [...] | 2008-04-30 11:47:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA CE |
08COLOMBO475 | SUICIDE BOMBER KILLS AT LEAST EIGHT IN CENTRAL [...] A suicide bomber on a motorbike detonated himself next to a police bus in downtown Colombo on May 16 at 12:00 noon. According to Defense Ministry spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella, six policemen and two civilians were killed and 75 to 80 persons were injured. Subsequent media reports put the fi [...] | 2008-05-16 09:19:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS ASEC CE |
08COLOMBO479 | MALDIVES: EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY FOR U.S. TORNADO [...] Post received a fax of the following message dated May 12, 2008, addressed to His Excellency Mr. George W. Bush, President of the United States, via Diplomatic Note (D2)EA-US/B-2008/17 dated May 13, 2008. The original text will be forwarded to S/ES-CR when received. 2. BEGIN TEXT: Your [...] | 2008-05-16 12:11:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM MV |
08COLOMBO504 | ICAO'S NINETEENTH AVIATION SECURITY PANEL MEETING - SRI [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-27 05:01:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON ETRD PREL PTER CE |
08COLOMBO517 | SRI LANKA TO CONSIDER SUPPORTING IOM DG CANDIDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-30 05:34:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL AORC PREF SMIG CE |
08COLOMBO568 | SRI LANKA: TIP REPORT DELIVERED TO MFA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-10 09:45:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ELAB SMIG KCRM KPAO KWMN CEA |
08COLOMBO58 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2008 - MALDIVES [...] Per reftel, below is the investment climate statement for Maldives for 2008. INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT-MALDIVES FEBRUARY 2008 Investment Climate --Introduction Maldives is comprised of over 1,190 islands, of which 198 are inhabited and 95 are exclusive resort islands. The popu [...] | 2008-01-14 02:57:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB OPIC ECON USTR EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV MV |
08COLOMBO585 | SRI LANKA: NO DELEGATE TO MADRID GLOBAL INITIATIVE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-13 07:58:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL PTER KGIC KNNP CE |
08COLOMBO6 | BOMB BLAST IN COLOMBO TARGETS ARMY BUS [...] A bomb exploded in the "Slave Island" area of Colombo 2 around 9:30 am on January 2. The apparent target was a bus carrying Sri Lanka Army troops. The director of the Colombo National Hospital has confirmed five deaths, at least two of which were SLA personnel, and over 25 injuries. A nearb [...] | 2008-01-02 11:49:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS ASEC CE |
08COLOMBO61 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2008 - SRI LANKA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-14 10:32:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | CE ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR |
08COLOMBO632 | MALDIVES: INTERNATIONAL DONORS MEET TO PLAN [...] (U) Summary. Representatives from interested donor countries met in Colombo on June 20 to review the status of preparation for Maldives' presidential election in Fall 2008, discuss the assistance plans of the UN, Commonwealth Secretariat (CS) and European Union, and identify individual dono [...] | 2008-06-30 11:34:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM MV |
08COLOMBO638 | SRI LANKA: POWER SECTOR BADLY NEEDS REFORM, [...] Summary: The state owned Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is the primary provider of electricity to Sri Lanka. The company is plagued with inefficiencies and a spiraling debt. Sri Lanka is dependent on petroleum products to produce 60 percent of its electricity. The price of production is sky [...] | 2008-07-02 11:36:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG EINV KCOR KMCA PGOV CE |
08COLOMBO65 | SRI LANKA TO SUPPORT US CANDIDATE FOR CERD ELECTION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-14 11:49:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM UNGA CE |
08COLOMBO660 | SRI LANKA: GSL FLOATS IDEA THAT PEACE TALKS MUST [...] (U) On July 8, English language newspaper The Daily Mirror quoted Government Peace Secretariat chief Rajiva Wijesingha saying the "Government has conveyed to the LTTE it must leave aside its weaponry for future peace talks." The article also stated that the Government was insisting that all T [...] | 2008-07-09 10:55:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER MOPS CE |
08COLOMBO666 | SRI LANKA: GENERAL STRIKE BRINGS INCONVENIENCES [...] (U) SUMMARY: Public sector unions, led by the JVP, had only modest impact with a planned general strike July 10, with most public and private service functioning nearly normally. The unions sought higher wage increases than what the government was willing to give. While high inflation is the [...] | 2008-07-10 11:11:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM ECON CE |
08COLOMBO682 | SRI LANKA: ARF DISASTER RELIEF PREPAREDNESS [...] (SBU) On July 16 PolOff delivered non-paper on improving ARF disaster relief preparedness (ref A) to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for East Asia and Pacific Dissanayake and urged Sri Lanka to support language in the Chairman's Statement at the ARF ministerial on July 24. Dissana [...] | 2008-07-16 09:40:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID PHUM CE |
08COLOMBO735 | Pakistan-Sri Lanka FTA Presents Opportunities for U.S. [...] (U) Summary: Trade between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has increased significantly following signing of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement in June 2005. Total trade in 2004 was valued at USD 147.4 million; by 2007 it grew to USD 233.4 million, an increase of 58 percent. As tariffs are re [...] | 2008-08-04 09:31:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EAID CE PK |
08COLOMBO744 | MALDIVES: PRESIDENT GAYOOM RATIFIES NEW [...] (U) As expected, President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom ratified Maldives' new constitution on August 7, providing a legal foundation for the first multi-party presidential elections in Maldives' history. The new constitution sets up a framework for several politically independent bodies, most signi [...] | 2008-08-07 11:42:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MV |
08COLOMBO746 | MALDIVES: SUCCESSFUL AMERICAN PAVILION AT MAJOR HOTEL AND [...] This is an action request for EEB/CBA. Please see para six. 2. Summary: Post is pleased to report the successful conclusion of the embassy-organized American Pavilion at an international trade fair in Maldives July 15-17, 2008. The American Pavilion once again helped to increase U.S. ex [...] | 2008-08-07 12:00:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP BTIO ENIV ABUD ECON MV |
08COLOMBO763 | ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTEST NEAR AMEMBASSY COLOMBO [...] At approximately 1630 hr. local time, August 14, 2008, an anti-government demonstration took place near the U.S. Embassy in Colombo. A group of approximately 3000 protesters reached the Colpetty Junction, approximately 150 meters south of the Embassy's main gate. The protesters from two student [...] | 2008-08-14 14:54:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC |
08COLOMBO850 | SRI LANKA VENTURES INTO NANOTECHNOLOGY [...] Summary: The Sri Lankan business community and the government will establish Sri Lanka's first-ever attempt at public-private partnership in research and development with the establishment of a nanotechnology research and development institute and a nanotechnology park. The venture, which aim [...] | 2008-09-09 10:40:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD PREL CE |
08COLOMBO990 | MALDIVES: INVITATION TO INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF [...] U.S. Embassy Colombo received the following diplomatic note from the Maldives Foreign Ministry. 2. BEGIN TEXT: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives presents its compliments to all Diplomatic/Consular Missions, Offices of the United Nations System and other Represe [...] | 2008-10-31 09:34:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OVIP KDEM MV |
08CONAKRY10 | CIVIL DISTURBANCES IN GUINEA'S CAPITAL - UNIONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. A number of demonstrations and civil disturbances flared across Conakry between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on January 4, following the president's January 3 dismissal of the Minister of Communication. The PM convened an extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting while political part [...] | 2008-01-04 15:20:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ELAB ASEC KDEM PREL GV |
08CONAKRY113 | WHO'S INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATION DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] Pursuant to REFTEL, on April 16, Econoff met with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Momo Camara, regarding the status of Guinea's implementation of the World Health Organization's International Health Regulations (IHR). 2. Econoff inquired about the status of implementat [...] | 2008-04-17 15:27:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV AORC PREL TBIO WHO GV |
08CONAKRY126 | ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SEURITY ACT INFORMATION [...] (U) Pursuant to REFTEL, Embassy Conakry provides the following requested information. 2. (U) QUESTION: Which sections of Embassy Conakry handle energy matter? RESPONSE: Energy matters are handled by the Ambassador, the Pol/Econ section, and by the DCM. 3. (U) QUESTION: What is the to [...] | 2008-02-15 12:35:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG SENV APER ABUD GV |
08CONAKRY133 | UPDATE TO ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT INFORMATION [...] (U) Post sends additional information to supplement the report we sent (reftel B) in response to reftel A request. 2. (U) QUESTION: Please provide the amounts of State Department funds, spent by Post in FY 2007 on energy-related activities in two categories: Personnel and Programs. RESPO [...] | 2008-02-26 07:00:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG SENV APER ABUD GV |
08CONAKRY134 | END OF GAS SUBSIDY NOT NIRVANA FOR GUINEA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The termination of the gasoline subsidy on April 1 has not led to the projected increase in revenue to the government. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) ) On April 23, Econoff met with Elhadj Alpha Yaya Diallo, the Chef de Bureau for the gasoline depot in Conakry. Diallo stated that [...] | 2008-04-24 13:42:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EPET PGOV GV |
08CONAKRY14 | POLITICAL SITUATION TENSE, BUT GENERALLY CALM [...] (U) While political tensions remain high, business continued much as usual over the weekend. There were isolated demonstrations in a few neighborhoods, but things were generally quiet. Residents were seen in the markets stocking up on basic goods in anticipation of the nationwide strike, sc [...] | 2008-01-08 05:47:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ELAB ECON KDEM GV |
08CONAKRY154 | RESPONSE - CHINA'S ENGAGEMENT IN GUINEA [...] The below information is in response to reftel request regarding China's engagement in Guinea. ------------- CHINESE FOCUS ------------- 2. China's interest in Guinea is primarily economic with significant investment in the following sectors: energy, mining, agriculture, infrastructu [...] | 2008-05-02 11:40:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAGR ECPS EFIN MARR PREL SENV TRGY XA |
08CONAKRY176 | REGIONAL PRICE SURVEY - INSIGHTS INTO REGIONAL TRADE [...] (U) SUMMARY. An inter-Embassy regional price survey of select necessities in Guinea and its neighboring countries shows that while there is a rough parity in prices, significant differences remain. With respect to Guinea, the data illustrates why the GOG's newly imposed export ban is bad econo [...] | 2008-05-08 12:51:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EPET PGOV GV |
08CONAKRY179 | MASS TRANSIT BUSES FINALLY ARRIVE [...] (U) On May 9, local internet media reported that on May 8 the 100 long-awaited mass transit buses arrived in Conakry (REFTELS). Econoff witnessed the parade of at least 50 empty, freshly painted buses as they were being driven on a tour of Conakry. (NOTE: The tour of the buses also contribute [...] | 2008-05-09 10:18:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EPET PGOV GV |
08CONAKRY194 | GUINEA - FISCAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT [...] Pursuant to REFTEL, Embassy Conakry provides the following requested information: 2. The Government of Guinea publishes budget and financial data, and systems are in place to record and report budget expenditures. The 2008 budget is published in book form, and is not/not available on the [...] | 2008-03-10 09:22:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID PREL GV |
08CONAKRY195 | AGOA DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] Pursuant to REFTEL, on April 13, Econoff met with the Secretary General at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Falilou Barry, regarding the upcoming AGOA Forum to be held July 14-16 in Washington, D.C. 2. The Secretary General expressed his gratitude for the information and stated that he would c [...] | 2008-05-14 13:42:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV EFIN EAID GV |
08CONAKRY199 | BUREAU VERITAS - RUMORS AND REALITY [...] SUMMARY. Guinea signed a contract with an international firm for the provision of transactional customs valuation services, which should increase customs collections and reduce fraudulent import practices. Meanwhile, a local business association is protesting the new service, because they sa [...] | 2008-05-16 11:36:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN EFIN ECON PTER EWWT GV |
08CONAKRY2 | LIVING ON LESS THAN $1 PER DAY - WHY ENDS DON'T MEET [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. From shoe shiners to accountants, an informal Embassy survey demonstrates just why Guinea is considered one of the poorest countries in the world. This snapshot of average salaries in both the private and public sectors illustrates all too clearly the substantial economic hards [...] | 2008-01-02 09:02:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN EFIN ECON EMIN GV |
08CONAKRY203 | FULANI VILLAGERS MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE ECONOMY [...] SUMMARY. A recent road trip into villages throughout Middle Guinea reveals that villagers just thirty minutes off the main road are unaware that the Guinean Government is organizing legislative elections in six months. Villagers were generally preoccupied with basic cost of living issues an [...] | 2008-05-19 14:34:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON KDEM ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY208 | GUINEA EAC - PRIME MINISTER KOUYATE DISMISSED [...] The Deputy Chief of Mission convened Post's Emergency Action Committee Wedneday, May 21 to discuss the announced dismissal of PM Kouyate last night and potential public reaction to this event. Representatives from MGT, CA, RO, DAO, USAID, PC, PAO, POL and RSO were present 2. The dismissal o [...] | 2008-05-21 06:58:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY21 | GUINEA CUTS FUEL DELIVERIES BY 40% [...] On March 14, Economic LES spoke with Elhadj Alpha Yaya Diallo, the chef de bureau for the gasoline depot in Conakry. Yaya Diallo stated that the Minister of Commerce issued a written instruction to Customs authorizing the delivery of only 600,000 liters of gas per day from the gas depot to c [...] | 2008-03-21 13:30:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EPET PGOV GV |
08CONAKRY22 | HOW CAN THE PRESIDENT CONTINUE TO WORK UNDER THESE [...] Summary. On January 8, Ambassador Carter met with the President of the National Assembly and several senior officials to discuss the political standoff between President Lansana Conte and Prime Minister Lansana Kouyate and the threat of a general strike January 10. The Assembly leaders displ [...] | 2008-01-09 07:42:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON ELAB GV |
08CONAKRY223 | GUINEA EAC MEETING, MAY 27, 2008 [...] Embassy Conakry convened an EAC meeting May 27 to review the security environment following further reports of mutinous military activity at Camp Alpha Yaya. The mutineers' first demand is that the president remove the minister of defense. They have threatened to march on Camp Samory Toure, Co [...] | 2008-05-27 08:54:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY257 | GUINEA: GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIP STATUS [...] (U) Reftel requests that post solicit host country support for the Global Maritime Partnership (GMP). Guinea is fully engaged in the partnership and Embassy's Defense Attache Office is coordinating implementation of the GMP with the Guinean Government. Post will continue to work with the Govern [...] | 2008-06-02 11:18:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECON EFIS MARR MCAP MOPS PHSA PINS SMIG |
08CONAKRY260 | GUINEA - AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL TO [...] (SBU) Per reftel request, Ambassador Carter met with Guinea's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kabele Camara, on May 23 and provided him with a translated version of the note memoire on agricultural biotechnology. The Minister said that the GoG generally supports the USG on this issue and expres [...] | 2008-06-02 11:39:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR ECON TBIO GV |
08CONAKRY263 | GUINEA: FORCED LABOR AND CHILD LABOR IN THE PRODUCTION OF [...] (U) SUMMARY. Reftel requests that post report on forced labor and exploitative child labor in the production of goods for a mandatory Congressional reporting request - the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 (TVPRA). Embassy met with government, labor organizations, and N [...] | 2008-06-02 13:49:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY267 | EAC DISCUSSES SECURITY POSTURE FOR JULY 4TH EVENT [...] As per reftel, on June 2, 2008, the Conakry Emergency Action Committee convened to review Post's security posture in preparation for July 4th events. Currently there is no plan to hold an official Independence Day event in Conakry. The Embassy hosted an official National Day in February since [...] | 2008-06-04 13:02:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC GV |
08CONAKRY27 | GUINEA CALM, BUT ANXIOUS AS STRIKE DEADLINE LOOMS [...] (U) SUMMARY. Embassy LES conversations with contacts throughout Guinea suggest that there is a general air of calm in most urban centers, layered over anxiety and worry as citizens wait to see whether the unions will resume a nationwide strike January 10 as planned (reftel A). The capital h [...] | 2008-01-10 05:56:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ELAB KDEM ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY299 | EAC MEETING - JUNE 17, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Conakry convened the core EAC at 11:00 on June 17, 2008 to review the present security situation in Guinea. EAC members present included the Ambassador, A/DCM (POL),RAO, CONS, USAID, MGT, and CLO. 2. (U) Per reftel, there have been reports of casualties resulting from an exc [...] | 2008-06-17 11:04:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY3 | CENI GEARS UP FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION [...] (U) SUMMARY. During the Ambassador's first formal meeting with Guinea's National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI),CENI President Ben Sekou Syllah said the commission is gearing up for a USG funded strategic planning session on January 9. Heading into the session, Syllah highlighted t [...] | 2008-01-02 11:15:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM GV |
08CONAKRY303 | EAC MEETING - JUNE 19, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Conakry convened the Core EAC at 0900 on June 19, 2008 to review the present security situation in Guinea. EAC members present included A/DCM (POL),RSO, RAO, CONS, USAID, MGT, PAO and DAO. 2. (U) As of June 19, Guinea's teachers' unions reportedly began a nationwide labor stri [...] | 2008-06-19 09:20:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY315 | CHILD TRAFFICKING IN WESTERN MARITIME GUINEA [...] (U) SUMMARY. Authorities express their concern about child trafficking, but also stress the importance of focusing on the prevalence of child exploitation in the region regardless of where the children came from or how they got there. This cable is the third in a series of reports on child traf [...] | 2008-06-25 09:30:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY317 | KOUNDARA - ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND COMMENTS ON THE EXPORT [...] (U) SUMMARY: In a visit to the northern town of Koundara the week of June 2, LES Asst Econoff met with local authorities, civil society organizations, and customs agents to discuss general economic activity and Guinea's agricultural export ban. Koundara is a major agricultural producer as well [...] | 2008-06-25 10:03:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV EAGR ETRD PREL GV |
08CONAKRY34 | FSN NOMINATION FOR ECONOMIC TRAINING [...] Pursuant to REFTEL Embassy Conakry Embassy Conakry nominates the following Foreign Service National (FSN) for the Spring 2008 FSN Economic Training class to be held April 7- 18, 2008 at the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, Virginia. 2. Name of FSN: [...] | 2008-01-14 13:21:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI ECON AMGT AFSN ETRD GV |
08CONAKRY380 | GUINEA'S NEW GOVERNMENT TAKES FIRST STEPS ON [...] (U) SUMMARY. In a meeting with international donors, the Senior Elections Steering Committee outlined the next steps for upcoming legislative elections in late 2008. MinFin Dore said that budget outlays have been authorized for July, August, and September, but that a sizeable funding shortfall [...] | 2008-07-18 14:32:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PREL GV |
08CONAKRY384 | AMBASSADOR CARTER URGES GREATER ECOWAS INVOLVEMENT [...] Ambassador Carter on July 17 urged the Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Edward Aina to raise his organization's profile and play a leading role in promoting elections and good governance in Guinea. Citing the successes ECOWAS recently enjoyed in Togo and [...] | 2008-07-20 09:01:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY485 | VOTER REGISTRATION UP AND RUNNING - SORT OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Although the GoG finally launched its national voter registration campaign on August 28 as the Prime Minister symbolically registered to vote on national television, there are still a number of issues to be resolved before the campaign can truly get underway. The GoG's failur [...] | 2008-09-02 15:05:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY486 | RPG OPPOSITION REMAINS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The RPG opposition political party remains optimistic about legislative elections despite continued delays and the presidency's seemingly successful efforts to gradually restore controversial personalities to positions of power. Planning to fully participate in the elections, [...] | 2008-09-02 15:07:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY5 | UNION LEADERS DEMAND CONSULTATIONS WITH PM OVER [...] (U) SUMMARY. In a December 28 open letter to the PM, union leaders called for public-private consultations in order to discuss the government,s plans to reduce fuel subsidies. While not against the idea in principle, the unions want to be part of the consultative process and work with the g [...] | 2008-01-02 14:31:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ELAB PREL GV |
08CONAKRY569 | CONAKRY EAC MEETING - SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 [...] (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 29, 2008. EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, CLO, DAO, MED, MGT, POL/ECON, RAO and USAID. 2. (U) The EAC reviewed the current security situation in Guinea due to the recent civil disturbances (refte [...] | 2008-09-30 07:08:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY59 | GUINEA POC FOR MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANK [...] (U) Pursuant to REFTEL, Embassy Conakry identifies its Point of Contact (POC) for reviewing Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) proposals. 2. (U) Name: Kim Jordan Position: Economic Officer U.S. Embassy Conakry, Guinea Cellphone: Country code (224) 64 30 40 76 Emba [...] | 2008-01-22 12:19:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID ECON EINV PREL GV |
08CONAKRY62 | PRICE OF FLOUR EXPLODES IN GUINEA [...] Post has independently confirmed the press report of a significant increase in the price of flour this week. The local press reported that the price of the 50 kg sack of flour went from 34.80 USD (150,000 GnF) to 48.83 USD (210,000 GnF) in just one week. This represents a 40% increase in the [...] | 2008-01-22 15:53:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN EFIN ECON GV |
08CONAKRY64 | GOG REDUCES FUEL SUBSIDY, PRICES RISE BY 62% [...] (U) Late in the evening on March 31, the Guinean Government announced that the country's fuel prices would increase from 4,300 GnF per liter to 7,000 GnF per liter ($.97/liter to $1.59/liter),effective midnight. So far, the population's reaction has been relatively quiet. There have been a [...] | 2008-04-01 14:08:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV ASEC PREL GV |
08CONAKRY646 | CONAKRY EAC MEETING - OCTOBER 29, 2008 [...] Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 29, 2008. Core EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, CLO, DAT, MGT, MSG, PAO, POL/ECON, RAO, Peace Corps and USAID. 2. The EAC reviewed the current security situation in Guinea due to the upcoming 50th an [...] | 2008-10-29 15:17:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY65 | GUINEAN PM TO ATTEND AU JAN 08 SUMMIT [...] During a meeting with DCM on January 22, Sangban Diarra, the Director of the Africa-Asia Division at the Guinean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that Prime Minister Lansana Kouyate will attend the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. The PM does not yet have firm travel dates, but he i [...] | 2008-01-23 08:32:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | KSUM PREL GV |
08CONAKRY663 | DEMONSTRATORS TAKE TO THE STREETS IN CONAKRY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Following a spontaneous demonstration that started around 12:30 AM last night, there have been several similar demonstrations throughout the capital city this morning. Demonstrators are reportedly protesting the GoG's failure to lower the price of fuel as expected (see septel [...] | 2008-11-03 12:43:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PGOV KDEM GV |
08CONAKRY669 | CONAKRY EAC MEETING - NOVEMBER 3, 2008 [...] Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on November 3, 2008 at 1530. Core EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, CLO, MGT, MSG, PAO, POL/ECON, and RAO. 2. The EAC reviewed the current security situation in Guinea due to civil disturbances in Conakry. These [...] | 2008-11-03 17:07:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY671 | CONAKRY EAC MEETING - NOVEMBER 4, 2008 [...] (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on November 4, 2008 at 0830. Core EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, CLO, MGT, MSG, PAO, POL/ECON, RAO, Peace Corps and USAID. 2. (U) The EAC reviewed the current security situation in Guinea due to civil dis [...] | 2008-11-04 14:03:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY679 | CONAKRY EAC MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2008 [...] (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on November 5, 2008 at 1530. EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, CLO, DAO, MGT, MSG, PAO, POL/ECON, RAO, USAID. 2. (U) The EAC reviewed the current security situation in Guinea due to civil disturbances in Cona [...] | 2008-11-05 17:21:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY680 | CONAKRY EAC MEETING - NOVEMBER 6, 2008 [...] (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on November 6, 2008 at 0830. EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, CLO, DAO, MGT, MSG, PAO, POL/ECON, RAO, Peace Corps and USAID. 2. (U) The EAC reviewed the current security situation in Guinea due to civil dis [...] | 2008-11-06 13:36:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY685 | OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MEESAGE FOR THE PRESIDENT-ELECT [...] (U) Embassy received the following official congratulatory letter to President-Elect Barack Obama from the President of the Guinean National Assembly Elhadj Boubacar Sompare on November 7. Post will forward the hard copy via diplomatic pouch. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT. The Honorable Barack Obam [...] | 2008-11-07 13:32:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP GV |
08CONAKRY693 | CONAKRY EAC MEETING - NOVEMBER 10, 2008 [...] (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on November 10, 2008 at 1500. EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, CLO, DAO, MGT, PAO, POL/ECON, RAO, and USAID. 2. (U) The EAC reviewed the current security situation in Guinea due to renewed civil disturbances [...] | 2008-11-10 16:56:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY698 | YOUTHS PROTEST IN SIGUIRI, NEAR GUINEA-MALI BORDER [...] (U) On November 12, youths in Siguiri organized a mass demonstration against the local gold mining company, SAG (South African AngloGold Ashanti Ltd). Civil society leaders had written a letter to SAG last week requesting that the company improve its provision of electricity to Siguiri and s [...] | 2008-11-13 16:31:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | EMIN ASEC PGOV ECON GV |
08CONAKRY70 | MASS TRANSIT FOR GUINEA ON THE HORIZON [...] SUMMARY. According to a government contact at the Ministry of Transport, mass transit for Conakry is reportedly coming within two months. END SUMMARY. 2. On March 26, Econoff met with the Director General at the Ministry of Transport, Mamoudou Diallo, to discuss the long awaited arrival [...] | 2008-04-02 15:13:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EPET PGOV GV |
08CONAKRY710 | CELLOU DIALLO ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR PRESIDENTIAL [...] (U) In a press conference on November 17, former Prime Minister Cellou Diallo formally announced that he intends to run for president in 2010. Previously a member of the ruling Party for Unity and Progress (PUP),Diallo assumed leadership of the Union Force Democratic Guinean (UFDG) oppositio [...] | 2008-11-19 13:43:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM GV |
08CONAKRY725 | GUINEA STILL HAS NO 2009 BUDGET [...] (U) SUMMARY. With just one month left in the 2008 fiscal year and the National Assembly budgetary session only days away from expiring, the GoG has yet to finalize even a draft 2009 budget. Given the lengthy budgetary process, it is unlikely that a budget will be in place by the end of the fi [...] | 2008-12-01 14:28:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PGOV GV |
08CONAKRY735 | BANK WORKER STRIKE PROMPTS 30% INCREASE IN SALARIES [...] (U) Following its November 14 pre-notification of intent (reftel),Guinean's union of private bank employees launched a nationwide labor strike on December first. By the following day, the union had reached an agreement with bank managers, which included a commitment to increase salaries by [...] | 2008-12-05 10:00:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PHUM ECON PGOV ASEC |
08CONAKRY769 | TAKING ACTION AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN GUINEA [...] SUMMARY. In response to reftel A request, Embassy submits the following report on specific activities undertaken to celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and activities undertaken during the UN 16 Days of Activism Campaign Agains Gender-Based Violence. [...] | 2008-12-17 16:17:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM GV |
08CONAKRY792 | CONAKRY 1500 EAC MEETING - DECEMBER 23, 2008 [...] (U) Charge Raspolic convened a second Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on December 23, 2008 at 1500 for an update on the current security situation in Guinea. EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, DAO, IMO, MGT, PAO, POL/ECON, and RAO. 2. (U) The EAC again reviewed post's securit [...] | 2008-12-23 16:45:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY795 | CONAKRY 1500 EAC MEETING - DECEMBER 24, 2008 [...] (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on December 24, 2008 at 0830 for an update on the current security situation in Guinea. EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, DAO, IMO, MGT, PAO, POL/ECON, RAO, AID, and Peace Corps. 2. (U) The EAC again reviewed po [...] | 2008-12-24 14:10:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY804 | CONAKRY EAC MEETING - DECEMBER 29, 2008 [...] (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on December 29, 2008 at 0900 for an update on the current security situation in Guinea. EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, DAO, IMO, MGT, PAO, POL/ECON, RAO, and USAID. 2. (U) The EAC again reviewed post's securi [...] | 2008-12-29 16:47:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC GV |
08CONAKRY87 | GOVERNMENT RELEASES MINISTERIAL AUDITS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On April 7, the Guinean Government finally released the audits requested by Prime Minister Kouyate last year to address alleged corruption. While the overall total amount lost, 45 million USD, has been known for some time (REFTEL),the release allows a closer inspection of eac [...] | 2008-04-14 05:32:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN EFIN ECON EMIN PGOV GV |
08CONAKRY90 | Guinea Celebrates World Health Day [...] (U) Reftel requests that post report on World Health Day activities in country. The Embassy posted on their website information on World Health Day 2008 along with links to USG climate change policy and USG activities to protect health from climate change. 2. (U) The Government of Guinea h [...] | 2008-04-14 14:16:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV UNGA WHO KGHG TBIO KPAO GV |
08COPENHAGEN290 | DENMARK: DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN PEOPLE [...] Reinforcing DRL Assistant Secretary Kramer's May 13 call to Danish Deputy Foreign Minister Federspiel, Embassy Copenhagen demarched the Danish Foriegn Ministry's Asia and Latin America Department to encourage official Danish participation in the May 21 Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People. [...] | 2008-05-16 07:25:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PREL KPAO SOCI CU DA |
08COPENHAGEN385 | DENMARK TO PARTICIPATE IN UN PRISONERS OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-16 13:04:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PHUM PREL KDUM DA |
08COPENHAGEN459 | DANES WILL NOT ATTEND MONROVIA DEVELOPMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-25 14:14:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL LI DA |
08COPENHAGEN553 | OCTOBER 22 GEORGIA DONORS' CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-16 09:35:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN PREL GG DA |
08COPENHAGEN575 | DENMARK - FAST TRACK LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (U) Per reftel, Post has reviewed the records of the below named military personnel and found no derogatory information. -Brigadier General Soeren Falk-Portved, Royal Danish Defense, Military, Naval and Air Attache, Danish Embassy, Washington, D.C., DOB: March 18,1954. -Lieutenant Colonel Pe [...] | 2008-10-28 15:39:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PM PREL DA |
08COPENHAGEN593 | DENMARK TO SUPPORT AFGHAN ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-12 15:24:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PGOV PREL AF DA |
08COPENHAGEN668 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: DENMARK [...] Following is the 2009 Investment Climate Statement (ICS09). ICS09 will form part of the 2009 Country Commercial Guide for Denmark. 2. INVESTMENT CLIMATE - Denmark Introduction Denmark is characterized by political, economic and regulatory stability. The macroeconomic environment is [...] | 2008-12-16 15:46:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC DA |
08COTONOU10 | GOB'S MORATORIUM ON ENFORCING JUDICIAL DECISIONS ENDS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-04 07:56:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | BN KCMA PGOV |
08COTONOU105 | COTTON HARVEST NUMBERS RELEASED AND ENDOSULFAN BANNED [...] SUMMARY: Benin's Cotton Stakeholders Association (AIC) estimates the mid-season 2007-2008 cotton harvest at 182,567 metric tons, accounting for about 65 percent of the estimated total production (Reftel). In other cotton news the GOB, citing environmental and health concerns, banned the import [...] | 2008-02-14 11:58:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON PGOV BN |
08COTONOU116 | GOB SIGNS WJEI LOA [...] Summary: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moussa Okanla, and the Ambassador signed the Letter of Agreement (LOA),for Benin's Women's Justice and Empowerment Initiative (WJEI) program at a ceremony on February 14, 2008. During the ceremony, the Ambassador reiterated the USG's commitment to assi [...] | 2008-02-22 03:31:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL EAID KWMN BN |
08COTONOU118 | BENIN'S INPUT ON ENERGY REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-25 02:58:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG BN |
08COTONOU151 | BENIN: COSTAL PROTECTION WORKS TO START - SEA POLLUTION [...] On February 26, 2008, President Boni Yayi officially launched construction of jetties which will fight coastal erosion along a 7.5 km stretch of eroding coastline located to the east of the Port of Cotonou (reftel). Francois Noudegbessi, the Minister of Urban Development, Land Reform and Coasta [...] | 2008-03-07 08:47:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON SENV EPET KMCA BN |
08COTONOU161 | HIGH DEMAND FOR CEMENT CHALLENGES LOCAL CEMENT PRODUCTION [...] SUMMARY: Benin's cement plants are struggling to meet unprecedented high demands for cement from estate developers, road construction firms, and individuals. This situation exacerbated by the smuggling of cement to Nigeria has triggered a cement shortage in Benin. The GOB's tax exemption measur [...] | 2008-03-13 11:56:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND EINV BN |
08COTONOU188 | BENIN - IMF FOURTH REVIEW, 4TH QUARTER 2007 [...] SUMMARY: An IMF team visited Benin, March 3-18, 2008 for the to review the country's economic performance in the last quarter of 2007. The team shared its generally favorable conclusions with international donors on March 18. However, the IMF team urged the GOB to continue to improve economic [...] | 2008-04-01 09:50:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND EINV BN |
08COTONOU261 | POST PLAN FOR "DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE CUBAN PEOPLE" [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-05 08:56:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | BN CU KDEM PHUM PREL |
08COTONOU289 | OUTREACH IN SUPPORT OF DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS [...] Benin is widely regarded as a free country and was classified as such in Freedom House's 2008 Freedom in the World Report. There are no known third-country dissidents in Benin. The Ambassador and the entire country team pursue an active strategy to advance the respect of human rights and enco [...] | 2008-05-16 05:36:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | BN PHUM PREL |
08COTONOU294 | BENIN FEEDBACK ON UNICEF PROGRAMS [...] Summary: Post welcomes the opportunity to provide comments on UNICEF, a valued partner in development. The UNICEF program in Benin is effective and coordinates closely with the USG, the Government of Benin (GOB),and international donors. 2. UNICEF Program in Benin: Overall, the UNICEF [...] | 2008-05-20 04:33:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID UNICEF UN BN |
08COTONOU298 | BENIN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE FAO WORLD FOOD SUMMIT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-23 05:23:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | BN EAGR |
08COTONOU3 | H5N1 UPDATE 3: GOB RESUMES CULLING [...] The GOB resumed culling operations on December 30 after culling stopped on December 23 due to lack of funds. The GOB plans to implement its communications plan, starting before January 5, with UNICEF funding. Post anticipates the GOB will make a formal request for additional equipment necess [...] | 2008-01-02 11:37:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR TBIO KFLU BN |
08COTONOU308 | BENIN'S CANDIDATE FOR UN HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN [...] On May 21, 2008, President Yayi sent President Bush a letter to seek his support for the candidacy of Conceptia L. D. Ouinsou for the position of the United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights. 2. Ms. Ouinsou is currently the President of Benin's Constitutional Court. Her mandate [...] | 2008-05-28 03:24:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM BN |
08COTONOU309 | BENIN'S FY 2008 PROPOSAL FOR THE TAFT FUND FOR REFUGEES [...] SUMMARY: Based upon consultation with UNHCR/Benin, Embassy Cotonou requests FY08 funding in the amount of 8.2 million FCFA (approximately $19,700) from the Taft Fund for Refugees to fund micro-credit projects intended for urban-based refugees and Togolese refugees at the Agame refugee camp. [...] | 2008-05-28 06:43:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF EAID BN TO |
08COTONOU311 | YAYI TO ATTEND FAO FOOD SECURITY SUMMIT [...] On May 25 the GOB announced that President Yayi will lead Benin's delegation to the FAO's High Level Conference on World Food Security (June 3-5, 2008). This changes Embassy reporting in Ref A that the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fishing, Roger Dovonou would lead the delega [...] | 2008-05-28 07:34:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR BN |
08COTONOU314 | BENIN: FORCED LABOR AND CHILD LABOR IN THE PRODUCTION OF [...] This cable responds to reftel requests for information on Forced Labor and Child Labor in the production of goods. ----------------------- Rocks and Mineral Goods ----------------------- 2. According to Norbert Fanou Ako, Director of the the NGO ESAM, "Enfants Solidaires d'Afrique et du [...] | 2008-05-29 18:31:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI EAID BN |
08COTONOU321 | YAYI ANNOUNCES 2008-2009 COTTON PRICES [...] SUMMARY: On May 25 2008, President Yayi personally announced the prices of raw cotton and inputs for the 2008-2009 campaign. To alleviate the negative impact of the surge in the price of oil on the cost of fertilizers, the GOB decided to subsidize fertilizers for the same period. This year, ra [...] | 2008-06-03 17:50:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON PGOV BN |
08COTONOU327 | BENIN'S NOMINEES FOR CYBERCRIME WORSHOP [...] Per reftel, the following individuals are Benin's nominees to participate in the West Africa Regional Cybercrime Workshop to be held from July 9-11, 2008 in Cotonou Benin: A. Olivier Ghezo, Director of Legislation, Codification, and Seals, Ministry of Justice; Email: golflu@yahoo.fr, Cell: 0 [...] | 2008-06-05 16:30:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | LEGAT INL NAS DEA FBI DHS DOJ RLA PGOV BN |
08COTONOU332 | BENIN SUPPORTS HOGARTH'S IWC PRIORITIES [...] EconOff delivered Reftel demarche to Joseph Ouake, Benin's International Whaling Commission (IWC) commissioner and Catherine Hounkpe, Benin's Director of Fisheries and Benin's alternate IWC commissioner, on June 9, 2008. Ouake and Hounkpe support Dr. Hogarth's plan of action, the establishment [...] | 2008-06-10 17:23:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIS IWC PREL SENV |
08COTONOU337 | BENIN WRAP-UP MAY 31 - JUNE 13, 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-13 13:37:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | BN CVIS EAID ENRG EWWT MASS OPRC PGOV |
08COTONOU342 | POST DELIVERED AGOA INVITAION LETTER [...] On June 13, 2008, the Embassy delivered the AGOA forum invitation (Reftel) to the following members of the GOB: - Mr. Pascal I. Koupaki, Minister of State, for Economic Forecasting, Development and the Evaluation Public Action; - Mr. Moussa Okanla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integra [...] | 2008-06-17 12:35:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC ETRD EINV EAID PGOV BN |
08COTONOU343 | PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE PRESS STATEMENT DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-17 17:20:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | BN EUN PHUM PREL |
08COTONOU344 | GMP WELL RECEIVED IN BENIN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-17 17:23:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | BN EWWT MARR MASS PGOV PREL |
08COTONOU362 | BENIN DELEGATION TO AU SUMMIT [...] Post delivered the referenced demarche by Diplomatic Note on June 24, 2008. The Special Adviser on Diplomatic Affairs to the Benin Head of State, Mariam Alhaji Boni Diallo advised Post that President Boni Yayi would lead the Benin delegation to the African Union Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, June [...] | 2008-06-28 21:50:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | KSUM OVIP XA PGOV PREL BN |
08COTONOU363 | HAITI SEEKS U.S. SUPPORT TO BE MEMBER OF PAN-AMERIAN HEALTH [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-28 21:50:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | HT PREL BN |
08COTONOU369 | CENSAD SUMMIT ISSUED A COMMUNIQUE [...] On June 20, 2008, a communiqu from the June 17-18 CEN-SAD summit proposed the creation of an authority to coordinate agricultural policies and an agricultural development fund. 2. The Libyan Leader, Muammar Khadafi, praised CEN-SAD's progress, growing international credibility, and "noble [...] | 2008-06-30 11:30:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | PROL PGOV BN |
08COTONOU381 | BENIN Democracy and Human Rights Financial Status [...] Summary: This cable serves to meet the requirement that all posts submit a DHRF financial status report covering a detailed listing by fiscal year of all open unliquidated obligations and the amount still unliquidated for each activity. 2. Part A - Prior Fiscal Year Funds FY 2006 DHRF [...] | 2008-07-02 16:11:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID BN |
08COTONOU39 | BENIN'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Please find below Embassy Cotonou's submission for Benin's 2008 Investment Climate Statement keyed to the topics in Reftel. ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. President Yayi, in office since April 2006, aims to establish double [...] | 2008-01-16 10:41:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC BN |
08COTONOU406 | BENIN DELEGATION TO AGOA FORUM [...] Benin's official delegation to the AGOA forum in Washington, D.C. will be led by Ernestine Attanasso, the Director General of Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The Embassy was informed on July 11 that Benin's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Gregoire Akofodji, would no [...] | 2008-07-11 12:52:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV EFIN EAID BN |
08COTONOU432 | BENIN: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF JULY 4, [...] The embassy received a letter dated June 26, 2008 from President Yayi to President Bush expressing congratulations on the occasion of the 4th of July. The original letter will be sent to AF/W by pouch. 2. Begin informal translation of letter: Dear Mr. President and Dear Friend: [...] | 2008-07-21 12:18:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL PGOV BN |
08COTONOU451 | BENIN: CHILD LABOR PERSISTS IN STONE QUARRIES [...] SUMMARY: Child labor continues to be used in stone crushing quarries in central Benin. On June 24, 2008 a mission team visited the quarries to gage the magnitude of the use of child labor in them. The team observed that children continue, in significant numbers, to engage with their parents in [...] | 2008-07-29 17:03:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PHUM EIND SOCI BN |
08COTONOU456 | BENIN: AGOA POINTS OF CONTACT [...] Per reftel request, post hereby provides the following AGOA points of contact in Benin: Until the arrival in Benin of a new Political and Economic Officer, the backup AGOA point of contact is Marius C. Lotsu, LES Economic/Commercial Assistant. Tel. (+229) 21 300650; LotsuMC@state.gov BROW [...] | 2008-07-30 16:57:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ML BN |
08COTONOU478 | BENIN'S FY 2008 TAFT FUND FOR REFUGEES OBLIGATION REPORT [...] On July 31, 2008, Ambassador Gayleatha B. Brown approved and signed the Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) grant documents for the Association for the Promotion of Development Initiative (ALiDe). 2. The project awarded is from the Taft Fund for Refugees to fund micro-credit projects [...] | 2008-08-08 11:21:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF EAID BN TO |
08COTONOU497 | BENIN: Delivery of Non-Paper on Iran Entities and [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-22 11:25:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR GM BN |
08COTONOU54 | BENIN PARTICIPATION IN AU SUMMIT [...] Dr. Moussa Okanla, Benin's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President Boni Yayi will both attend the AU Summit meeting in Addis Ababa. Dr. Okanla will arrive in Addis Abba on or about January 26, 2008 and remain until the summit concludes. President Yayi will arrive on or about January 30 and [...] | 2008-01-24 10:16:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | BN KSUM PREL XA |
08COTONOU562 | BENINESE ATTENDANCE AT THE 63rd UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] Further to Ref (A),the list of Beninese attendees at the 63rd UNGA follows: -- Head of Delegation, H.E. President Boni Yayi; -- President's Wife, Chantal de Souza Yayi; -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, Francophonie and the Beninese Diaspora, Moussa Okanla (AF); -- Min [...] | 2008-09-09 16:54:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA BN |
08COTONOU630 | USITC STUDY ON BENIN: EFFECTS OF INSTRASTRUCTURE CONDITIONS [...] Per reftel, Post provides the following: -- AmEmbassy Cotonou's contact for this subject study (pending the arrival of a Pol/EconOff) is Mr. Marius C. Lotsu, the Economic/Commercial Assistant. His contact details follow: U.S. Embassy; 01B.P. 2012 Cotonou, Benin Rue Caporal Bernard Anani; E-ma [...] | 2008-10-03 09:15:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA ETRD ASEC EK PU SE XA BN |
08COTONOU655 | BENIN: GOVERNMENT DIVESTS COTTON GINNING COMPANY [...] On September 18, the GOB announced the successful divestiture of the cotton ginning activities of the agricultural parastatal, SONAPRA. The SCP, ("Societe Commune de Participation") was provisionally declared successful bidder. They will create a public-private joint venture called SDC ("Soci [...] | 2008-10-20 06:03:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON EINV PGOV BN |
08COTONOU656 | BENIN: GOVERNMENT DIVESTS COTTON GINNING COMPANY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-20 06:03:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON EINV PGOV BN |
08COTONOU657 | BENIN: DRAFT DESIGNATION OF NEW PROVINCIAL CAPITALS SPARKS [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Minister of Decentralization and Local Communities, Issa Demole Moko,publicized a government plan to designate capital cities for six provinces that were formerly administered out of neighboring provincial capitals. The proposed arrangement reflected proposals put forward by a [...] | 2008-10-20 06:04:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL BN |
08COTONOU658 | BENIN: IMF FIFTH REVIEW [...] SUMMARY: From September 10-24, an IMF team conducted the fifth annual review of Benin's economic performance up until June 2008. On September 24, the team shared its generally favorable conclusions and some concerns which continue to threaten the GOB's efforts at sustained growth with internati [...] | 2008-10-20 06:12:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND EINV BN |
08COTONOU659 | BENIN: IMF FIFTH REVIEW [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-20 06:12:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND EINV BN |
08COTONOU688 | BENIN: PRESIDENT YAYI'S SECOND CABINET RESHUFFLE [...] (U) SUMMARY: After months of suspense following the April 2008 legislative elections, President Yayi announced a second cabinet reshuffle on October 22. The cabinet increased from 26 to 30 ministers, nineteen (19) of whom are new to the government. Of the remaining eleven (11),three (3) mini [...] | 2008-10-31 12:50:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL BN |
08COTONOU69 | IOM DIRECTOR GENERAL DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-01 05:00:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC BN EUN PREF PREL SMIG |
08COTONOU72 | LETTER FROM PRESIDENT YAYI TO PRESIDENT BUSH [...] Post received on January 30, 2008, via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a letter addressed to President Bush from President Yayi. The letter was dated January 2, 2008. An identical letter, which will follow septel, was addressed to Secretary Rice. Post also has sent a copy via e-mail to AF/W [...] | 2008-02-01 11:13:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | BN OPDC PGOV |
08COTONOU754 | BENIN: GPRA REPORT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-02 10:17:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | KIRC OIIP KDEM KPAO KISL PINR ML |
08COTONOU76 | LETTER FROM PRESIDENT YAYI TO SECRETARY RICE [...] Post received on January 30, 2008, via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a letter addressed to Secretary Rice from President Yayi. The letter was dated January 2, 2008. An identical letter was sent to President Bush (reftel). Post sent a copy via e-mail to AF/W and a hard copy via pouch to AF/ [...] | 2008-02-01 11:17:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | BN OPDC PGOV |
08COTONOU779 | BENIN'S 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Please find below Embassy Cotonou's submission for Benin's 2009 Investment Climate Statement keyed to the topics in reftel. ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. President Yayi, in office since April 2006, aims to establish double [...] | 2008-12-15 08:15:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC BN |
08COTONOU796 | BENIN GPRA REPORT: EDWARD R. MURROW PROGRAM FOR JOURNALISTS [...] DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY: Benin's participant in the Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists, Fernand Nouwligbeto, journalist at "Agence Proximites," returned to Benin and debriefed the Acting Public Affairs Officer and the Cultural Affairs Assistant about his visit. He was very satisfied with [...] | 2008-12-22 06:37:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | KIRC OIIP KDEM KPAO KISL PINR ML |
08COTONOU797 | BENIN GPRA REPORT: HIV/AIDS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES [...] DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY: Benin's participant in the HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases Program, Dr. Rene Keke, Chief of the Department of Sexually Transmitted Diseases at the Ministry of Health, returned to Benin and debriefed the Acting Public Affairs Officer and the Cultural Affairs Assistant a [...] | 2008-12-22 08:27:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | KIRC OIIP KDEM KPAO KISL PINR ML BN |
08COTONOU810 | COTONOU REPORTS ON THE PLACEMENT OF STATE AND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-30 05:13:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | KIRC OIIP KDEM KPAO KISL PINR ML |
08COTONOU96 | BENIN'S G/TIP PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] Post has the pleasure to submit four project proposals for G/TIP ESF and INCLE funding for FY 2008. While Benin is a Tier 2 country with a government firmly committed to the fight against trafficking in persons (TIP),Beninese children continue to be victimized by traffickers. The proposals s [...] | 2008-02-12 07:59:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | BN ELAB KCRM PHUM SMIG |
08CURACAO14 | ANSWER TO NSDD-38 - REDUCTION IN DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY [...] Chief of Mission disapproves Ref. A proposal to abolish the Defense Liaison Officer (DLO) position in Curacao. His decision is based on three important reasons: A) A previous COM identified several policy and administrative factors justifying the approval of this DLO position as recently [...] | 2008-01-29 18:25:00 | Consulate Curacao | UNCLASSIFIED | KSEP AMGT AODE ABLD ASEC NA NL |
08CURACAO66 | CONGEN CURACAO PLANS FOR DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-14 04:37:00 | Consulate Curacao | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM CU NA AA |
08CURACAO91 | UNCHARACTERISTIC VIOLENCE BREAKS OUT AFTER CURACAO ISLAND [...] Limited violent incidents erupted in Curacao after the Island Parliament narrowly approved on June 26 a motion providing for temporary financial supervision from the Netherlands in exchange for debt relief. Island MP and Sovereign People (PS) party leader Helmin Wiels called for civil disobedi [...] | 2008-07-01 12:39:00 | Consulate Curacao | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV NA NL |
08DAKAR114 | 2007 Country Reports on Terrorism: Senegal [...] The following narrative is Posts submission for the 2007 Country Terrorism Report (CTR): Senegal The Government of Senegal cooperated with the Untied States in identifying terrorist groups operating in Senegal. More work remained to be done, however, to develop first responder services, [...] | 2008-01-29 11:23:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC EFIN KHLS AEMR SG KDMR |
08DAKAR119 | PRESIDENT WADE CHAIRS NEPAD ROUND TABLE ON AFRICAN [...] SUMMARY: A donor round table was held in Saly-Portugal, Senegal on January 23-24, 2008 to discuss the priorities of the Infrastructure Component of NEPAD. President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal is the chairman on this component along with those of energy, environment, and information technology [...] | 2008-01-29 16:43:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN ECON PGOV SG |
08DAKAR1190 | WESTERN DONORS EXPRESS CONCERNS ABOUT BUDGET AND [...] (SBU) Summary: Charge accompanied a delegation of Ambassadors and international organization representatives to the Prime Minister,s office on October 10 to seek an update and clarification of the GOS,s payment arrears, off-budget expenditures and plans for the Government to bring accounts in [...] | 2008-10-17 12:07:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON EFIN SG |
08DAKAR1318 | GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS IMPACT ON SENEGAL [...] Summary: As the White House prepares to host the G-20 Summit to address current risks to the global economy, the likely impact on Senegal of the financial crisis is mixed. Neither Senegal nor the central bank of the Franc CFA monetary zone are holding the sophisticated mortgage and debt inst [...] | 2008-11-13 17:15:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EAID EMIN SG |
08DAKAR1348 | President elect Obama calls President Wade [...] On November 19, the Spokesperson of the President's office announced that President Abdoulaye Wade received a telephone call from US President elect Obama. The following unofficial translation of the press release that was issued and read on the evening news broadcast of the Senegalese state [...] | 2008-11-20 16:46:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINS KDEM SG |
08DAKAR1442 | SENEGAL: Gadio Visits Mauritania [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-18 15:26:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SG MR |
08DAKAR153 | SENEGAL'S ACCELERATED GROWTH STRATEGY - MOVING FORWARD OR [...] SUMMARY: On December 31, 2007, Senegal's National Assembly passed a law to speed up the implementation of one of President Wade's cornerstone economic policies, the Accelerated Growth Strategy (AGS). The legislation also combines the AGS' goals into Senegal's 2006-2010 Poverty Reduction Stra [...] | 2008-02-07 11:53:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EAID ETRD EINV SG |
08DAKAR164 | GUINEA BISSAU: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROJECT [...] Post proposes one project to combat trafficking of children for forced begging from Guinea-Bissau to other countries in West Africa. Guinea-Bissau is a significant source country for children trafficked for forced begging. Thanks to foreign financing and support, local efforts and involvement [...] | 2008-02-08 12:31:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB PHUM PREL SMIG PU |
08DAKAR175 | GUINEA BISSAU: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROJECT [...] Post proposes one project to combat trafficking of children for forced begging from Guinea-Bissau to other countries in West Africa. Guinea-Bissau is a significant source country for children trafficked for forced begging. Thanks to foreign financing and support, local efforts and involvement [...] | 2008-02-14 16:42:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB PHUM PREL SMIG PU |
08DAKAR196 | GUINEA BISSAU: ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (SBU) Guinea-Bissau is a source of children trafficked for begging primarily in Senegal. Muslim Koranic teachers or their intermediaries convince parents to send children purportedly for a religious education. Those children are routinely beaten and subjected to harsh treatment; often their [...] | 2008-02-21 21:01:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG PU |
08DAKAR217 | PRESIDENT WADE CHAIRS NEPAD DONOR ROUND TABLE ON THE GREAT [...] SUMMARY: A donor round table was held in Saly Portugal, Senegal on February 12 - 13, 2008 to discuss the implementation of a $10.5 billion "Great Green Wall" that aims to develop a green belt from Dakar to Djibouti. President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal, as chairman of NEPAD's environmental co [...] | 2008-02-22 12:52:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN ECON PGOV SG |
08DAKAR236 | SENEGAL FOOD SECURITY THREATENED BY CEREAL AND FORAGE [...] SUMMARY: Senegal's food security for the remainder of the dry season in 2008 is threatened by the effects of late and erratic rains that ended early in many areas throughout Senegal in 2007. The net effect has been a reduced cereal crop (sorghum, millet and rice) and an acute shortage of fora [...] | 2008-02-28 15:40:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ECON PGOV SG |
08DAKAR320 | GUINEA-BISSAU AGOA - INPUT FOR 2008 PRESIDENT'S REPORT [...] Embassy input on Guinea-Bissau follows for the 2008 President's report on AGOA keyed to the template outlined in reftel and last year's report as published by USTR. This text will also be provided to AF/W and AF/EPS via e-mail. 2. Begin Post's input: AGOA Trade and Investment: Guinea- [...] | 2008-03-14 11:21:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD PU |
08DAKAR424 | PRICE HIKES CHALLENGE SENEGAL'S SOCIAL STABILITY [...] SUMMARY: Senegalese, especially urban dwellers, are somewhat bewildered by the recurrence and scope of price hikes in local markets, supermarkets, and from specialty vendors. Price increases in gasoline, cooking fuel, vegetable oil, rice, sugar, cement, and transportation services have creat [...] | 2008-04-10 11:59:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EFIN PGOV SG |
08DAKAR471 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - [...] SUMMARY: Guinea-Bissau is a net importer of basic foodstuffs, most significantly rice. Rising world market prices and reduced local production due to poor rainfall are impacting availability and price. So far, there have not been demonstrations or unrest to protest the rising cost of living [...] | 2008-04-24 14:03:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD EFIN SOCI PGOV PU |
08DAKAR52 | 2008 GUINEA-BISSAU INCSR PART II: FINANCIAL CRIME AND MONEY [...] This cable is Part Two of the 2007-2008 National Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR),Financial Crimes and Money Laundering report for Guinea-Bissau. Included is a narrative overview (paras 2-11). Para 12 contains responses keyed to the numbered questions beginning with Reftel paragrap [...] | 2008-01-14 10:47:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KCRM KTFN PTER SNAR PU |
08DAKAR566 | CAMEROON REGIONAL FOOD FOR PEACE OFFICER [...] Summary: Dakar-based Regional Food for Peace Officer (RFFPO) traveled to Cameroon from March 31 to April 11, 2008 to assess progress of the humanitarian programs and the living conditions of Central African Republic (CAR) and Chadian refugees in the country. Visits to various refugee sites [...] | 2008-05-15 16:13:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL WFP SOCI NG EAGR MR ECON |
08DAKAR601 | ASECNA EVICTED FROM SENEGAL'S AIRPORTS - NEW POLICY FOR [...] This is an action request for PM/ISO and AF/W; see paras 10-11. 2. Summary: On May 10, following the previous day's announcement by Minister of Civil Aviation, Farba Senghor, the government of Senegal (GOS) took over operations of Senegal's airports, essentially kicking out the regional a [...] | 2008-05-23 12:26:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON EFIN SG |
08DAKAR778 | SUDATEL SHOULD BRING A NEW DYNAMIC TO SENEGAL'S ICT [...] SUMMARY: According to sources from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Telecommunications, Sudanese telecommunications company Sudatel should begin its business operations and ICT infrastructure investment in Senegal in October 2008. Though Sudatel claims to be an independent, private firm, j [...] | 2008-07-02 10:24:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS EINV EFIN ECON PGOV SG |
08DAKAR813 | SENEGAL'S JUNE BOND ISSUANCE FALLS SHORT [...] SUMMARY: On June 19, Senegal's Ministry of Finance launched two treasury debt products through the regional central bank. The result was disappointing for the government, with only USD 155 million purchased out of the total issuance of USD 238 million. The GOS is planning to use this revenu [...] | 2008-07-10 17:28:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EINV PGOV SG |
08DAKAR821 | SENEGAL'S PREPARATION FOR THE 2008 AGOA FORUM [...] SUMMARY: On July 9, Senegal's Ministry of Trade Mamadou Diop Decroix convened a stakeholder meeting to evaluate the preparations for the GOS' participation in the July 14-16 AGOA Forum. He also spurred a debate as to why AGOA has been a failure in Senegal. Representatives from the private se [...] | 2008-07-14 10:59:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD SENV EAGR EINV EFIN EAID SG |
08DAKAR857 | SENEGALESE MEDIA BLACKS OUT [...] SUMMARY: On 21 July, private Senegalese media sources observed a news blackout as a show of solidarity in support of two Senegalese sports journalists beaten by police on 22 June (retel). Journalists are demanding the Government of Senegal (GOS) take punitive action against the officers invo [...] | 2008-07-23 16:48:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP PGOV KPAO SG |
08DAMASCUS132 | BUDGET DEFICIT THREATENS SYRIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH [...] The 2008 Syrian budget typifies the lack of SARG transparency by significantly underreporting petroleum revenues, defense expenditures, and the cost of subsidies. Even though the official numbers are suspect, local economists agree that the SARG's acknowledgement of a 128-percent increase in t [...] | 2008-02-24 15:28:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV SY |
08DAMASCUS165 | SRYIA: 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (U) THe following is Post's submission of the annual trafficking in persons report. The Embassy's point of contact is Hilary C. Dauer. Office Telephone: (963) (11) 3391-3207. Fax: (963) (11) 3391-3999. Officer spent 30 hours in preparation of the report, which is structured to answer refte [...] | 2008-03-10 07:54:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG |
08DAMASCUS175 | PROJECT SUMMARY FOR PROPOSAL RESPONSE TO RFP [...] (U) As requested by G/TIP (reftel),Post submits summary information for the proposal submitted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in response to RFP GTIP-07-AW-003-112307. The proposal was the only one submitted and Post recommends it for funding. The entire proposal w [...] | 2008-03-13 15:00:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG |
08DAMASCUS250 | SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR IRAQI REFUGEES AND IDPS IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-14 11:56:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EG IZ LE PHUM PREF PREL SY JO |
08DAMASCUS380 | DAMASCUS REFUGEE SITREP 4 [...] (SBU) This is the forth in a series of Embassy Damascus's updates on refugee processing in Syria 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: UNHCR reports rising concern among the resident Iraqi community about their ability to extend their visas once Syrian schools let out in June but we have no evidence SARG has [...] | 2008-05-29 15:13:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL SY IZ |
08DAMASCUS387 | FORCED LABOR AND CHILD LABOR IN THE PRODUCTION OF [...] Summary: The sectors of the Syrian economy that are involved in the production of goods are agriculture, petroleum, textiles, pharmaceuticals and refined food products. In 2007, fuel oil accounted for roughly 70 percent of Syria's USD 110 million in exports to the U.S., with the remaining 30 [...] | 2008-06-01 14:15:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ELAB ECON EIND PGOV SY |
08DAMASCUS432 | ERICKA OVETTE AND PAUL PIEPER DAZZLE SYRIANS WITH AMERICAN [...] SUMMARY: Against a backdrop of bilateral tension and violence in Lebanon, Ericka Ovette and Paul Pieper's visit to Syria brought American music back to Damascus and proved that we can promote American culture even as the SARG sabotages other Embassy events. Ovette and Pieper reached an impres [...] | 2008-06-17 14:42:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SY XF OEXC SCUL |
08DAMASCUS442 | SCENE SETTER FOR AMB FOLEY: EBBS AND FLOWS OF REFUGEE ASSISTANCE/RESETTLEMENT IN SYRIA [...] (SBU) Summary: Since your October 2007 visit to Damascus, there have been significant changes, both positive and negative, with respect to how international organizations and the SARG are coping with the Iraqi refugee population. Assistance continues to flow in and the UN country team, in coor [...] | 2008-06-19 14:20:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM PREL SY IZ |
08DAMASCUS455 | HEALTHCARE IN SYRIA GIVEN A SHOT IN THE ARM BY [...] SUMMARY: In less than a year, Syrian program alumni from two successful International Visitor Leadership Programs (IVLPs) have generated positive change in healthcare in Syria since their return. A FY07 single country program on nursing education (ref A) inspired the seven participants to lob [...] | 2008-06-26 08:28:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | OEXC PGOV PREL SY XF KWMN |
08DAMASCUS46 | SYRIA: 2007 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] (SBU) Russell Comeau is the Embassy POC. Address: 6110 Damascus Place, Dulles, VA 20189. Unclassified e-mail: ComeauR@State.gov. Tel: ( 963-11) 3391-3785. 2. (SBU) Syria was designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism in 1979. Since then it has continued political support to Palestinia [...] | 2008-01-22 12:33:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC PGOV SY |
08DAMASCUS461 | SYRIA: AMBASSADOR,S FUND FOR REFUGEES NOMINATION [...] (SBU) Summary: Post has received a $20,000 proposal from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and the entire East (GOPA) for two projects we would like to submit for funding through the Taft program: (1) a $20,000 program to provide vocational training and education to 80 vulnerable Ira [...] | 2008-06-30 13:47:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF SY |
08DAMASCUS470 | DAMASCUS REFUGEE SITREP 5 [...] (SBU) This is the fifth in a series of Embassy Damascus's updates on refugee processing in Syria. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: IOM reported its medical case load and out-processing projections for June through September 2008 and announced that all cases in WRAPS are now up to date. UNHCR met its FY200 [...] | 2008-07-02 15:28:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL SY IZ |
08DAMASCUS510 | IIP SPEAKER DEREK SHEARER ENGAGES SYRIAN AUDIENCES ON U.S. [...] (U)SUMMARY. IIP speaker and former U.S. Ambassador Derek Shearer engaged diverse sectors of Syrians including university students, human rights, business, and media audiences during his May 26-29 visit. Shearer shared an political insider's view of how the U.S. elections process works and pro [...] | 2008-07-16 04:40:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SY XF OEXC SCUL |
08DAMASCUS656 | DAMASCUS REQUESTS PARTICIPATION IN THE RHYTHM ROAD AMERICAN [...] (U) SUMMARY: Embassy Damascus requests participation in the Rhythm Road American Music Abroad Program during February-May 2009. A program of "urban music" will help Post reach out to youth in a country where over 50 percent of the population is under 20 and Western hip hop receives wide play. [...] | 2008-09-17 14:14:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SY XF OEXC SCUL |
08DAMASCUS761 | SYRIAN ARTISTS DEMAND RETURN OF ARTWORK ON DISPLAY AT U.S. [...] On October 29, a letter was delivered in person to the American Cultural Center by Syrian artist AbdulJabbar Weis, with whom the mission has previously had a cordial relationship. The letter was written on behalf of five artists who have works on display at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in [...] | 2008-10-30 15:09:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KPAO SCUL SY |
08DAMASCUS762 | DAMASCUS MEDIA REACTION, OCTOBER 30, 2008 [...] The media storm surrounding the October 26 attack in Abu Kamal and subsequent Syrian accusations against the United States and Syrian actions against U.S. Embassy operations in Damascus continued unabated. Print media were dominated by reports of a large protest march in the town of Abu Kamal [...] | 2008-10-30 15:43:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KPAO SY |
08DAMASCUS765 | DAMASCUS MEDIA REACTION, OCTOBER 31, 2008 [...] Only government-owned daily al-Thawrah was published on Friday October 31. al-Thawrah gave pride of place to strident coverage of the alleged U.S. raid in Abu al-Kamal. The top half of its front page reported on the protest march organized by the Syrian government on October 30 in downtown Dama [...] | 2008-10-31 14:13:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KPAO SY |
08DAMASCUS766 | DAMASCUS MEDIA REACTION, OCTOBER 31, 2008 [...] Only government-owned daily al-Thawrah was published on Friday October 31. al-Thawrah gave pride of place to strident coverage of the alleged U.S. raid in Abu al-Kamal. The top half of its front page reported on the protest march organized by the Syrian government on October 30 in downtown Dama [...] | 2008-10-31 14:14:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KPAO SY |
08DAMASCUS779 | DAMASCUS REFUGEE SITREP 7 [...] (SBU) CIRCUIT RIDE WRAP-UP: IOM reports that for the circuit ride 9 August - 25 September, DHS/USCIS approved 480 cases (1359 individuals) and denied 43 cases (152 individuals). No decision was made in 89 cases (312 individuals). DHS team leader Frank Minnick said that this approval rate o [...] | 2008-11-04 15:11:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL SY IZ |
08DAMASCUS790 | DAMASCUS MEDIA REACTION, NOVEMBER 9, 2008: CONFESSORS OF [...] Syrian papers reported on the broadcast confessions by the alleged perpetrators of the explosion in the al-Qazza area of Damascus on September 27. Syrian state TV on Thursday, November 7, showed 12 individuals (mostly Syrians) claiming membership in Fateh al-Islam and confessing to planning t [...] | 2008-11-09 12:53:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KPAO SY |
08DAMASCUS791 | DAMASCUS MEDIA REACTION, NOVEMBER 10, 2008: PRESIDENT [...] Syrian papers dedicated their front-page headlines and editorials to President al-Asad's November 9 speech at the opening session of the Arab Transitional Parliament. He called on the United States to pull its troops out of Iraq claiming, "The presence in Iraq of American occupation forces is [...] | 2008-11-10 13:54:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KPAO SY |
08DAMASCUS886 | Special Media Reaction Report: Jimmy Carter's Visit to [...] Summary: The December 13-15 visit to Damascus by former President Jimmy Carter consumed headlines in all four Syrian dailies during the course of the visit. The tone of reporting was decidedly optimistic, particularly on the prospects for U.S.-Syrian relations and the return of a U.S. Ambassa [...] | 2008-12-16 05:29:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY |
08DAMASCUS890 | Syrian Coverage of Ambassador Schulte's Pan-Arab Media [...] Summary: On Friday, December 12, U.S. Ambassador to the IAEA Greg Schulte conducted a series of interviews on the nascent Syrian nuclear program and related International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) actions with the pan-Arab media based in London. As part of this, Ambassador Schulte appeared [...] | 2008-12-17 06:51:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KMDR KPAO OPRC SY |
08DAMASCUS906 | SYRIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] (SBU) Russell Comeau is the Embassy POC. Address: 6110 Damascus Place, Dulles, VA 20189. Unclassified e-mail: ComeauR@State.gov. Tel: ( 963) 11-3391-3785. 2. (SBU) Designated in 1979 as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, Syria in 2008 continued political support to Palestinian terrorist gro [...] | 2008-12-23 12:10:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC |
08DAMASCUS909 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION REPORT: EVENTS IN GAZA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-29 11:43:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY |
08DAMASCUS920 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION REPORT: EVENTS IN GAZA [...] Summary: Syrian papers feature photos of Palestinian casualties and large impassioned demonstrations in cities throughout Syria. Papers on December 31 also carried photos of President Asad's meeting with Senator Arlen Specter. A Syrian editorialist laments the closure of Rafah crossing and urg [...] | 2008-12-31 10:05:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY |
08DARESSALAAM139 | TANZANIA'S RESPONSE TO CONGRESSIONAL REPORT ON ENERGY [...] Post offers the following input for the Department's use in preparing the reports requested in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA): A. The Political/Economic Section handles energy matters. The total number of staff in the section when fully staffed consists of 5 FSOs [...] | 2008-02-28 03:14:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD TZ |
08DARESSALAAM14 | TANZANIA DECEMBER 2007 ECONOMIC ROUNDUP: EU TRADE [...] In this issue: - Concerns on EU Trade Agreement - Government Heavy Borrowing - GDP on the Rise, Standard of Living Stagnant - Counterfeit Mobile Phones Flood Shops ------------------------------- Concerns on EU Trade Agreement ------------------------------- 2. Following the si [...] | 2008-01-07 09:15:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD TZ |
08DARESSALAAM154 | TANZANIA: RESPONSE TO UNMEE DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) Tanzania's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Bernard Membe, assured Ambassador Green February 27 that President Kikwete is fully briefed on the refusal of the Eritrean government (GSE) to provide fuel to United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE). As [...] | 2008-03-04 09:11:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | AU PGOV PREL ER ET TZ |
08DARESSALAAM199 | TANZANIA: REACTION TO OPIC-SUPPORTED INVESTMENT FUND [...] Post welcomes the opportunity to comment on a new OPIC $150 million private equity fund: GEF Africa Consumer Fund to invest in companies targeting essential supply chain products and services throughout the consumer goods and services sector, including logistics support, distribution and trans [...] | 2008-03-31 13:51:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN TZ |
08DARESSALAAM233 | TANZANIA MARCH 2008 ECONOMIC ROUNDUP: TOURISM, PRIVATE [...] In this issue: -- Tourism Overtakes Agriculture in Economy -- More Credit Extended to the Private Sector -- GOT Hires Consultants to Study Minimum Wage -- CTI Bemoans Barriers to EAC Trading -- President Kikwete to Attend Arusha Tourism Forum in May 2008 -- Sullivan Summit June 2 - [...] | 2008-04-10 12:55:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAGR ECIN EIND EINV ELAB ETRD TZ |
08DARESSALAAM275 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES-TANZANIA [...] Tanzania's annual inflation rose from 8.6 percent in January to 8.9 percent in February 2008, due mainly to higher food prices, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). NBS and the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) attribute the increasing inflation to higher average prices of cereals and c [...] | 2008-04-29 13:57:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAGR TZ |
08DARESSALAAM284 | CHINA'S ENGAGEMENT IN TANZANIA [...] Per ref A, Post submits the following response. Focus areas of Chinese engagement in Tanzania include infrastructure investments and bilateral Tanzania-China business engagements, primarily in the tourism sector (see ref B). Some of the highlights of Chinese investment in Tanzania include: [...] | 2008-05-05 08:31:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAGR ECPS EFIN MARR PREL SENV TRGY XA XE TZ |
08DARESSALAAM312 | PREPARATIONS AND FUNDING REQUEST FOR SULLIVAN SUMMIT IN [...] For the last 18 months, we have worked collaboratively with AF/EPS, with the organizers of the Leon Sullivan Summit, and with the Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA) to prepare for the Eighth Sullivan Summit - "The Summit of a Lifetime" - in Arusha, Tanzan [...] | 2008-05-21 10:41:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV KPAO TZ |
08DARESSALAAM313 | [ C O R R E C T E D C O P Y ] PREPARATIONS AND FUNDING [...] For the last 18 months, we have worked collaboratively with AF/EPS, with the organizers of the Leon Sullivan Summit, and with the Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA) to prepare for the Eighth Sullivan Summit - "The Summit of a Lifetime" - in Arusha, Tanzan [...] | 2008-05-21 15:00:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV KPAO TZ |
08DARESSALAAM315 | TANZANIA: WAR OF WORDS ESCALATES BETWEEN CCM AND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-22 03:32:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM TZ |
08DARESSALAAM32 | TANZANIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-15 12:13:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR TZ |
08DARESSALAAM320 | TANZANIA: DEMARCHE ON US-EU PRISONERS OF [...] Foreign Service Of2R V^Q@f Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA) told PolOff that the Government of Tanzania (GOT) appreciated receiving details on T9wUYQQuprisoners of conscience proposed during the 60th anniversary year of the Universal Dec [...] | 2008-05-23 17:48:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PREL PHUM TZ |
08DARESSALAAM380 | TANZANIA: FOLLOW-UP FUNDING REQUEST TO FY-08 BUSINESS [...] Post appreciates the funding from the Business Facilitation and Investment Fund (BFIF) to support the U.S. Embassy pavilion at the 2008 Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF)(Ref B). This year the Embassy has recruited numerous companies to participate in an expanded "Buy USA" pavilion [...] | 2008-06-19 15:22:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV TZ |
08DARESSALAAM381 | TANZANIA: INVITATION LETTER TO JUNE 19 ROUNDTABLE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-20 04:05:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM UNGA ZI TZ |
08DARESSALAAM411 | TANZANIA: TEXT OF CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT [...] Post received Diplomatic Note KA 709/710/01 on July 2 with a congratulatory message for Independence Day from President Kikwete be transmitted to President. 2. Begin text: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania presents its compl [...] | 2008-07-03 17:40:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV TZ |
08DARESSALAAM412 | STRONG USG REPRESENTATION AT TANZANIA'S SULLIVAN SUMMIT [...] The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation greatly appreciated The strong U.S. Government (USG) representation at the Eighth Annual Sullivan Summit held in Arusha, Tanzania from June 2 to 6. Led by a White House Delegation headed by Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, almost all USG departments [...] | 2008-07-04 04:41:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID ETRD EINV TZ |
08DARESSALAAM419 | Leahy vetting to attend: Combined Strategic Intelligence [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in vetting the following candidate from the United Republic of Tanzania for training funded by the U.S. Department of Defense pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name, rank, date, and p [...] | 2008-07-09 12:50:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM TZ |
08DARESSALAAM422 | Leahy vetting to attend: George Marshall Center for [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in vetting the following candidate from the United Republic of Tanzania for training funded by the U.S. Department of Defense pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name, rank, date, and p [...] | 2008-07-09 15:22:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM TZ |
08DARESSALAAM439 | Leahy vetting to attend: Field Artillery Captains Career [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in vetting the following candidate from the United Republic of Tanzania for training funded by the U.S. Department of Defense pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name, rank, date, and p [...] | 2008-07-17 12:05:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM TZ |
08DARESSALAAM447 | TANZANIA OPPOSES ICC INDICTMENT OF PRESIDENT BASHIR [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bernard Membe, spoke out at France's national day reception on July 14 against the request for the prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to indict Sudan's President Omar Bashir for genocide. Membe said that such a move could lead t [...] | 2008-07-19 09:13:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL EGAD SU TZ |
08DARESSALAAM472 | TANZANIA: FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION ON MAJOR ISSUES AT [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. Post received the following Diplomatic Note CMB 291/466/01 from the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (GOT) on July 21 in response to Ref B demarche requesting GOT support for the United States candidates for seats on the Universal [...] | 2008-07-29 16:40:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECON ETRD WTRO TZ |
08DARESSALAAM484 | TANZANIA: MINI-DUBLIN GROUP DISCUSSES CURRENT [...] (U) The Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO) attended the "Mini-Dublin Group," an informal gathering of like-minded countries initiated by the President of Ireland focused on counter narcotics issues. Embassy representatives from the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Germany, Finland, the [...] | 2008-08-02 16:32:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PGOV PREL SNAR TZ |
08DARESSALAAM492 | TANZANIA: JUNE - JULY 2008 POLITICAL ROUNDUP [...] (U) The June-July 2008 Political Roundup includes: -- Donors drag feet on direct budget support -- Former Regional Crime Officer on trial for murder -- CHADEMA party deputy killed in road accident -- Handicraft traders disappointed by Sullivan Summit -- Budget session in full [...] | 2008-08-08 08:26:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PHUM PREL ECON TZ |
08DARESSALAAM536 | SCENESETTER FOR TANZANIAN PRESIDENT KIKWETE'S OFFICIAL U.S. [...] (SBU) Over the past three years, the U.S.-Tanzanian bilateral relationship has witnessed a sea change. With the election of a charismatic, pro-Western President, and increasing levels of U.S. assistance, cooperation has expanded in areas ranging from health, education, and natural resource man [...] | 2008-08-22 12:14:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON EAID MARR TZ |
08DARESSALAAM565 | ZANZIBAR: BIG TURNOUT FOR EMBASSY ZANZIBAR AFFAIRS [...] The August 28 Embassy reception to announce the creation of the new Zanzibar Affairs Office and to introduce the new incumbent saw the largest turnout of any official USG Zanzibar representation event in institutional memory. Almost 200 people attended, including several Ministers and &A-liste [...] | 2008-09-03 15:01:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV TZ |
08DARESSALAAM567 | ZANZIBAR: HOME GROWN "U.S. ELECTION RALLY" A [...] On August 31, Muloud Salim, a young, self-appointed Zanzibari "U.S. Election Organizer" held an "Obama for President" Rally in the old fort at the epicenter of the capital of Stonetown. Despite never having been outside of Tanzania, for the last several months Salim has taken it upon himself [...] | 2008-09-04 09:38:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | SOCI SCUL PGOV KDEM TZ |
08DARESSALAAM582 | MEDIA REACTION: Corruption in Tanzania [...] The September 10, 2008, edition of two English language Tanzanian dailies "This Day" and "The Citizen" carried editorial commentaries positive of U.S. policy of denying safe haven to corrupt public officials and those private sector members who corrupt them. This follows a September 8 U.S. Mi [...] | 2008-09-10 14:13:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KMDR KCRM KCOR TZ |
08DARESSALAAM650 | AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - TANZANIA [...] This cable is in response to reftel. 2. Country: Tanzania Current AGOA Status: Eligible Country Background Summary: Tanzania's population increased to approximately 40.3 million in 2007. 2007 Gross National Income (GNI) was $16.2 billion and GNI per capita was $400. Over the past tw [...] | 2008-10-09 06:41:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR ECON PGOV PREL ELAB PTER TZ |
08DARESSALAAM745 | EMBASSY SUPPORT FOR AFRICOM FY09 1206 TRAIN AND [...] Embassy has reviewed and supports two AFRICOM proposals requesting FY09 1206 funds to conduct train and equip programs in Tanzania, in support of larger proposed Eastern Africa efforts to counter terrorism. The first proposal consists of training junior/mid level military officers in basic i [...] | 2008-10-30 11:30:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PREL TZ |
08DARESSALAAM869 | Tanzania 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-31 11:19:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV PHUM TZ |
08DHAKA1006 | GOVERNMENT OF BANGLADESH EASES BAN ON TRADE UNION [...] (U) The Government of Bangladesh (GOB) recently announced a partial relaxation of the ban on trade union activities in place under the State of Emergency since January 2007. The new measures allow union activities, but limit the size of gatherings and require advance permission in certain cas [...] | 2008-09-23 10:39:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ETRD SOCI PGOV KWMN BG |
08DHAKA103 | BANGLADESH DELEGATES TO WIREC 2008 [...] Post submits two names of representatives from Bangladesh for participation in the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC) 2008. USAID will be funding the travel expenses for these two delegates. The two proposed participants are: Mr. Kaisar Ahmed, Director, Renewable Ener [...] | 2008-01-22 07:09:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ENRG EPET SENV SOCI TRGY KPAO KGHG KSCA BG |
08DHAKA1061 | AVIAN INFLUENZA OUTBREAK Q BANGLADESH [...] 1. A new outbreak of Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in poultry occurred in Bangladesh September 24. HPAI was first officially reported in Bangladesh in March 2007. Since that time, outbreaks of HPAI (H5) in poultry have been reported or confirmed on 288 farms. One human HPAI case [...] | 2008-10-08 13:37:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU EAGR ECON ETRD IN WTO CASC BG |
08DHAKA1066 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SIGNAL CAPTAIN CAREER COURSE, NOVEMBER 12 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Signal Captain Career Course in Fort Gordon, Georgia, which will begin on November 12, 2008. Post vetting was completed on October 13, 2008. Post requests that vetting be comp [...] | 2008-10-14 08:17:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1068 | LEAHY VETTING FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL SOVEREIGN CHALLENGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the 4th Annual Sovereign Challenge Conference in Tampa, Florida, which will begin on 17 - 20 November 2008. Post vetting was completed on 14 Oct 2008. Post requests that vetting be [...] | 2008-10-14 09:58:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1077 | LEAHY VETTING FOR THE CHIEFS OF DEFENSE CONFERENCE, 11 - 13 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Chiefs of Defense Conference in Bali, Indonesia, which will begin on 11 - 13 November 2008. Post vetting was completed on 15 Oct 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed [...] | 2008-10-16 06:13:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA108 | PROPOSAL FOR USE OF INCLE MONEY TO CONSTRUCT A FEMALE DRUG [...] (U) Embassy Dhaka requests that the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) approve a US$50,000 grant for construction of a female drug rehabilitation facility in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The funding would come from INCLE money obligated to Post in FY2002 for counter-narco [...] | 2008-01-23 09:19:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1091 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on November 9, 2008. Post ve [...] | 2008-10-20 11:05:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1092 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on November 11, 2008. Post v [...] | 2008-10-20 11:06:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1093 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on November 24, 2008. Post [...] | 2008-10-20 11:07:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1094 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on November 26, 2008. Post v [...] | 2008-10-20 11:08:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1095 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 21, 2008. Post v [...] | 2008-10-20 11:09:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1096 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 23, 2008. Post v [...] | 2008-10-20 11:10:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1097 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 14, 2008. Post v [...] | 2008-10-20 11:11:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1098 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 17, 2008. Post v [...] | 2008-10-20 11:13:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1107 | LEAHY VETTING FOR. [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in upcoming HIV Training of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Courses in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on October 23, 20 [...] | 2008-10-23 10:12:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1128 | LEAHY VETTING FOR MPAT MULTINATIONAL FORCE STANDARD [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the MPAT Multinational Force Standard Operation Procedure (MNF SOP) in Hawaii, which will begin on November 16, 2008. Post vetting was completed on October 27, 2008. Post requests [...] | 2008-10-29 07:43:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1129 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Comprehensive Crisis Management Course in USA, which will begin on November 17, 2008.Post vetting was completed on October 27, 2 [...] | 2008-10-29 07:43:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1130 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ARMY COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE COURSE - [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Army Command and General Staff College Course in USA, which will begin on January 02, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 29, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complet [...] | 2008-10-29 07:45:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1131 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ADVANCE AEROSPACE MEDICINE COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Advance Aerospace Medicine Course in USA, which will begin on January 02, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 29, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by Novembe [...] | 2008-10-29 07:46:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1132 | LEAHY VETTING FOR PATROL CRAFT OPERATION IN RIVERINE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Patrol Craft Operation in Riverine Environment and Instructor Development Course in USA, which will begin on January 08, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 29, 2008. Pos [...] | 2008-10-29 07:46:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1135 | LEAHY VETTING FOR HIV/AIDS STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Hiv/Aids Strategic Planning and Policy Development Course in USA, which will begin on December 05, 2008. Post vetting was completed on October 30, 2008. Post requests that vetti [...] | 2008-10-30 05:46:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1140 | DRAFT BANGLADESH PART I FOR 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) The following is the draft text on Bangladesh of the first part (drugs and chemical control) for the 2008-2009 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report: 2. (U) I. Summary: There was no evidence that Bangladesh was a significant cultivator or producer of narcotics. Government of [...] | 2008-11-03 03:04:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1151 | ADDRESSING THE ROHINGYA REFUGEE SITUATION IN THE [...] (U) Previous international assistance for Burmese Muslim Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has focused largely on those who have been formally registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). While this approach has improved the well being of the registered refugees, i [...] | 2008-11-04 09:45:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KDEM PGOV PHUM PINS PREF PREL BG BM |
08DHAKA1161 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAE EAST SOUTH ASIA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Combating Terrorism Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on December 02, 2008. Post vetting was completed on November 10, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complete [...] | 2008-11-10 06:45:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1168 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAE EAST SOUTH ASIA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Combating Terrorism Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on December 02, 2008. Post vetting was completed on November 11, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complete [...] | 2008-11-12 05:11:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1185 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Explosive Incident Countermeasures [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Explosive Incident Countermeasures (EIC) COURSE, which will begin on January 11-February 26, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by December, 18 2008 to provide [...] | 2008-11-18 10:31:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1186 | LEAHY VETTING FOR FLIGHT SAFETY OFFICER COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Flight Safety Officer Course in USA, which will begin on February 18, 2009. Post vetting was completed on November 18, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by Decembe [...] | 2008-11-18 10:33:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1187 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Squadron Officer School Course in USA, which will begin on February 16, 2009. Post vetting was completed on November 18, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by December [...] | 2008-11-18 10:33:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA12 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CIVIL-MILITARY RESPONSE TO [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Civil-Military Response to Terrorism Training to be held in Monterey, California, from April 19 to May 2, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 5, 2007. Post requests that [...] | 2008-01-06 05:50:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1219 | BANGLADESH SYMPATHETIC BUT NON-COMMITTAL ON [...] (U) On Sunday November 23, PolOff met with Sakib Sadakat, Assistant Secretary UN and Human Rights Wing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to convey reftel points. We conveyed our support for a two state solution in the Middle East and our view that these resolutions are repetitive and unbalan [...] | 2008-11-24 11:42:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | BG IS PGOV PHUM PREL |
08DHAKA1220 | BANGLADESH NON COMMITTAL ON UN RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 12:05:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | BG PGOV PHUM PREL |
08DHAKA1238 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA EXECUTIVE SEMINAR IN USA, JANURARY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on January 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on December 01, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by December 15, 20 [...] | 2008-12-01 05:09:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1241 | MEDIA REACTION: MUMBAI TERROIST ATTACKS [...] Summary and Comment: Mainstream English and Bangla-language newspapers across the political and religious spectrum condemned the Mumbai terrorist attacks. Editorials generally focused on two issues. First, most editorials called on India to refrain from blaming neighboring countries before c [...] | 2008-12-01 10:48:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL BG |
08DHAKA1242 | US-PHILLIPINES ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE: [...] (U) On Sunday November 23, PolOff met with Masudur Rahman, Director of the Americas Wing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to encourage the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Disaster Relief Exercise scheduled for May 4-8. Rahman expressed intere [...] | 2008-12-02 11:33:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID MARR ARF KCRS BG |
08DHAKA1246 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Advance Security Cooperation (ASC) Course in USA, which will begin on January 22; 2009.Post vetting was completed on December 3, [...] | 2008-12-03 07:32:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1248 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA EXECUTIVE SEMINAR IN USA, JANURARY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on January 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on December 03, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by December 22, 20 [...] | 2008-12-03 08:57:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1250 | LEAHY VETTING FOR THE BALANCE BUFFALO 09-2 BILATERAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in the Balance Buffalo 09-2 bilateral military training exercise held in Sylhet, Bangladesh, which will begin on or about 16 April - 30 May 2009. Post vetting was completed on 7 Dec 2008. [...] | 2008-12-04 05:50:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1253 | LEAHY VETTING FOR THE BALANCE BUFFALO 09-2 BILATERAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following unit have been selected for participation in the Balance Buffalo 09-2 bilateral military training exercise held in Sylhet, Bangladesh, which will begin on or about 16 April - 30 May 2009. Post vetting was completed on 7 Dec 2008. [...] | 2008-12-07 03:48:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1261 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 24, 2008. Post v [...] | 2008-12-08 08:18:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1262 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 29, 2008. Post v [...] | 2008-12-08 08:18:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1266 | LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 29, 2008. Post v [...] | 2008-12-08 08:28:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1267 | LEAHY VETTING FOR COMPLAINT REPORTING WORKING GROUP, 14-15 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the in complaint reporting working group, Bagladesh, which will begin on 14 December 2008. Post vetting was completed on 8 December, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed [...] | 2008-12-08 08:36:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1274 | MEDIA REACTION: CODEL MCCAIN VISIT TO BANGLADESH [...] Summary and Comment: Mainstream English and Bangla-language newspapers across the political spectrum extensively covered the visit of Senators McCain, Lieberman and Graham to Bangladesh. (See Ref A for more details about the Codel.) At a press conference attended by more than 60 journalists, [...] | 2008-12-10 09:23:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OREP KPAO PGOV PREL OVIP BG |
08DHAKA1276 | PROMPT RESPONSE TO LATEST AVIAN INFLUENZA OUTBREAK [...] An avian influenza outbreak at a poultry farm occurred in Rangpur District in northwestern Bangladesh November 28. Government of Bangladesh (GOB) authorities responded quickly, ordering birds culled within hours of the report and completing containment efforts within three days. The GOB repo [...] | 2008-12-10 10:04:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU EAGR ECON ETRD CASC BG |
08DHAKA1291 | BANGLADESH: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM BANGLADESH [...] (U) Below is the text of a letter of congratulations to President-elect Obama from Dr. Mohammad M. Billah, Bangladesh Progressive Party (BPP). We will forward the original to SCA/PB. 2. (U) Begin text: Mr. Barack Obama President-elect United States of America Nov. 8, 2008 Dear Mr. [...] | 2008-12-14 05:49:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT BG |
08DHAKA1292 | BANGLADESH: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM JATIYA [...] (U) Below is the text of a letter of congratulations to President-elect Obama from Hussain Muhammad Ershad, Jatiya Party, former President of Bangladesh. We will forward the original to SCA/PB. 2. (U) Begin text: His Excellency Mr. Barack Obama President-Elect of the United States of A [...] | 2008-12-14 05:49:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT BG |
08DHAKA1293 | BANGLADESH: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM EMBASSY OF [...] (U) Below is the text of a diplomatic note of congratulations to President-elect Obama from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Dhaka. We will forward the original to SCA/PB. 2. (U) Begin text: No 504/PRO/08 The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Dhaka presents its compliments [...] | 2008-12-14 05:50:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT BG |
08DHAKA1294 | BANGLADESH: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM AWAMI [...] (U) Below is the text of a letter of congratulations to President-elect Obama from Sheikh Hasina, President of Bangladesh Awami League and Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. We will forward the original to SCA/PB. 2. (U) Begin text: H.E. Mr. Barack Obama President-elect of the United [...] | 2008-12-14 05:50:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT BG |
08DHAKA1295 | BANGLADESH: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM FORMER MP [...] (U) Below is the text of a letter of congratulations to President-elect Obama from A S M Abdur Rob, Former MP Leader of the Opposition & Minister of Bangladesh in 1988. We will forward the original to SCA/PB. 2. (U) Begin text: H.E. Mr. Barack Obama President-elect United States of Ame [...] | 2008-12-14 05:51:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT BG |
08DHAKA1296 | BANGLADESH: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM BANGLADESH [...] (U) Below is the text of a letter of congratulations to President-elect Obama from Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh Nationalist Party, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. We will forward the original to SCA/PB. 2. (U) Begin text: A message to Senator Barack H Obama President-elect of the United [...] | 2008-12-14 05:51:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT BG |
08DHAKA1297 | BANGLADESH: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF [...] (U) Below is the text of a letter of congratulations to President-elect Obama from Motiur Rahman Nizami, head of the political party Jamaat-e-Islami. We will forward the original to SCA/PB. 2. (U) Begin text: H.E. Mr. Barack Obama President Elect The United States of America Excelle [...] | 2008-12-14 05:52:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT BG |
08DHAKA1302 | DEMARCHE TO BANGLADESH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS [...] (U) On December 15, PolOff met with the Senior Assistant Secretary from the Americas, Pacific and Counterterrorism wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to encourage the Government of Bangladesh's (GOB) recognition of Kosovo. PolOff urged the GOB to recognize Kosovo as soon as possible, noti [...] | 2008-12-15 10:45:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | BG PGOV PHUM PREL KV |
08DHAKA1303 | DEMARCHE TO BANGLADESH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS [...] (U) On December 15, PolOff met with the Senior Assistant Secretary from the Americas, Pacific and Counterterrorism wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to encourage support for the U.S. proposal regarding harmonized conditions of service and streamlined contractual agreements at the United [...] | 2008-12-15 10:53:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AORC APER BG PGOV PREL UNGA |
08DHAKA1330 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC INTELLIGENCE CHIEFS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following delegates have been selected for participation in the APICC Conference to be held in Singapore; which will begin on or about 16 - 20 February 2009. Post vetting was completed on 22 December 2008. Post requests that vetting be comp [...] | 2008-12-22 08:47:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1331 | LEAHY VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS INSTRUCTOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operations Instructor Course (PSOIC) in Bangladesh, which will begin on January 11, 2009.Post vetting was completed on December 22, 2008. Post requests that vettin [...] | 2008-12-22 10:28:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA1340 | BANGLADESH NOTIFIED OF AMENDED LACEY ACT [...] Econoff delivered reftel demarche December 4 to Masudur Rahman, Director of the Americas Wing at the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who said he would alert the appropriate Bangladesh authorities. MORIARTY [...] | 2008-12-23 11:54:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO BG |
08DHAKA1355 | DRAFT COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM 2008 FROM BANGLADESH [...] (U) The following is the draft text of the draft country report on terrorism for 2008 from Bangladesh: 2. (SBU) Jamaatul Mujahedin Bangladesh (JMB),the banned domestic Islamic extremist group responsible for a wave of bombings and suicide attacks in late 2005, continued to be a threat in 2008 [...] | 2008-12-29 10:59:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PREL PGOV BG |
08DHAKA1357 | BANGLADESH ELECTION SITREP FOR DECEMBER 29 [...] (SBU) Tens of millions of Bangladeshis streamed to the polls on 12/29 for Parliamentary elections; the day was largely free of the violence that plagued previous votes. Embassy and other election observers reported only relatively minor glitches at polling centers before they closed at 1600 lo [...] | 2008-12-29 11:19:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM EAID BG |
08DHAKA163 | LEAHY VETTING FOR COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY RESPONSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Comprehensive Security Response to Terrorism course to be held from March 5-27, 2008. Post vetting was completed on February 3 [...] | 2008-02-06 10:28:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA164 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST/SOUTH ASIA (NESA) [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia (NESA) Senior Executive Course to be held from March 3-14, 2008. Post vetting was completed on February 4, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...] | 2008-02-06 10:31:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA189 | SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL FOR G/TIP-MANAGED FY 2008 ESF AND [...] This message responds to the REFTEL action request. 2. Embassy Dhaka received three proposals in response to the solicitation for projects addressing the problem of trafficking-in-persons, for funding under G/TIP-managed FY 2008 ESF and INCLE funds. 3. After an interagency review of subm [...] | 2008-02-11 11:34:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG IN BG |
08DHAKA193 | BIRD FLU IN MORRELGANJ - OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: An interagency assessment team (IAT) from State, DOD, and USAID has been in southern Bangladesh's Khulna and Barisal Divisions conducting an assessment of the Cyclone Sidr affected area in support of USG rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. The IAT has been tasked to repor [...] | 2008-02-12 08:12:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU EAGR PGOV PREL ECON ETRD WTO TBIO CASC AMED IN |
08DHAKA266 | 2008 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW: EMBASSY BANGLADESH INPUT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Bangladesh (GOB) does not effectively enforce intellectual property rights (IPR) protections. Piracy of optical disks, software and books is rampant in Bangladesh. The GOB is currently focused on higher prioritized projects, including ensuring a transition to a [...] | 2008-02-28 09:50:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ECON ETRD BG |
08DHAKA270 | LEAHY VETTING FOR AIRBORNE AND PATHFINDER COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Airborne and Pathfinder Course from April 7 to May 23, 2008 at Fort Benning, Georgia. Post vetting was completed on February 26, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...] | 2008-03-02 03:55:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA271 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING AND [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Specialized English Language and Disaster Preparation Operation courses from April 23 to August 1, 2008, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. Post [...] | 2008-03-02 03:59:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA287 | EMBASSY DHAKA DEMARCHE ON MALDIVES DRAFT [...] (U) Post communicated key REFTEL points on March 2 to the Government of Bangladesh,s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA),Americas Desk. Desk officials informed us they will share the points with relevant MOFA officials, but did not provide any substantive response. Post will follow up in an [...] | 2008-03-04 03:57:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL |
08DHAKA290 | EMBASSY DHAKA INPUT TO EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] This Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) covers anti-trafficking efforts by the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) from April 2007 to March 2008. Paragraph two begins text. Embassy point of contact is Kapil Gupta, Political/Economic Officer, telephone: 880-2-885-5500 x 2206, IVG post-code: 583, fax [...] | 2008-03-04 11:23:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BG |
08DHAKA297 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) executive course to be held from April 3 to May 20, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Post vetting was completed on March 6, 2008. Post [...] | 2008-03-06 10:21:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA308 | ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) executive course to be held from April 3 to May 20, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Post vetting was completed on March 6, 2008. Post [...] | 2008-03-11 07:06:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA309 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST-SOUTH ASIA ALUMNI [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Near East-South Asia Alumni Seminar to be held in Athens, Greece, from April 6-9, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 11, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...] | 2008-03-11 07:12:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA315 | BANGLADESH CONTRIBUTION TO REPORT ON FISCAL TRANSPARENCY IN [...] The following is draft text on Bangladesh for the Congressionally-mandated report on fiscal transparency in countries receiving USG assistance. 2. While the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) demonstrates a commitment to financial transparency and accountability, its public accounting system [...] | 2008-03-12 06:19:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PREL PGOV KCOR BG |
08DHAKA328 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST-SOUTH ASIA ALUMNI [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Near East-South Asia Alumni Seminar to be held in Athens, Greece, from April 6-9, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 11, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...] | 2008-03-13 10:21:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA347 | LEAHY VETTING FOR INTL. SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Special Operations Forces (ISOF) Week in Tampa, Florida, from May 19-23, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 19, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complete [...] | 2008-03-19 09:16:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA350 | BANGLADESH CONTRIBUTION TO 2008 INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) The following is the draft text on Bangladesh for reporting under the International Anticorruption and good Governance Act. 2. (U) Following the declaration of a state of emergency in January 2007, the Caretaker Government took several significant steps to address government corruption. [...] | 2008-03-20 09:09:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCOR BG |
08DHAKA361 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS IN COMBATING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Special Operations in Combating Terrorism Course to be held at Hurlburt Field, FL, from May 3 to 16, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 24, 2008. Post requests that vetti [...] | 2008-03-24 08:20:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA362 | ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Special Operations in Combating Terrorism Course to be held at Hurlburt Field, FL, from May 3 to 16, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 24, 2008. Post requests that vetti [...] | 2008-03-24 08:23:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA363 | LEAHY VETTING FOR GROUND SUPPLY OFFICER COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Ground Supply Officer Course to be held at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, from June 18 to September 19, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 24, 2008. Post requests that vet [...] | 2008-03-24 08:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA364 | LEAHY VETTING FOR APCSS COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia Pacific Center Security Studies (APCSS) Comprehensive Crisis Management Course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from May 29 to June 27, 2008. Post vetting was completed on [...] | 2008-03-24 08:34:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA365 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) executive course to be held from July 15 to August 29, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Post vetting was completed on March 24, 2008. [...] | 2008-03-24 08:35:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA366 | LEAHY VETTING FOR APCSS COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Comprehensive Security Course to be held from July 8 to 30, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Post vetting was completed on March 24, [...] | 2008-03-24 08:39:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA371 | LEAHY VETTING FOR AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air COmmand and Staff College Course to be held at Maxwell Air Force Base from June 9, 2008 to June 8, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 25, 2008. Post requests that vet [...] | 2008-03-25 05:47:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA372 | LEAHY VETTING FOR FLASH BUFFALO EXERCISE, JUNE 2008 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units (with the names of their unit commanders) have been selected for participation in Operation Flash Buffalo to be held from June 2 to 13, 2008 . Post vetting was completed on March 25, 2008. Post requests that vetting be compl [...] | 2008-03-25 05:50:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA375 | 2007 END USE MONITORING REPORT [...] (U) Per reftel, Poloff visited the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) laboratory in Dhaka on March 23 to verify the use of INL-funded equipment. 2. (U) The USG has contributed several pieces of equipment to the DNC lab. In 2000, INL provided an analytical balance, a top-loading balance a [...] | 2008-03-25 09:47:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR AFIN BG |
08DHAKA401 | LEAHY VETTING FOR MARINE CORPS COMMAND & STAFF [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following officer has been selected for participation in the Marine Corps Command & Staff College Course Residence and Non residence) to be held from June 9, 2008 to June 4, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 3, 2008. Post requests [...] | 2008-04-03 10:09:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA402 | LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL COUNTER TERRORISM [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following officer has been selected for participation in the International Counter Terrorism Fellows Program to be held from July 17, 2008 to June 11, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 3, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complete [...] | 2008-04-03 10:10:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA410 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST-SOUTH ASIA EXECUTIVE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East-South Asia Executive Seminar to be held from June 4-26, 2008. Post vetting was completed on April 7, 2008. Post requests vetting be returned by April 22 to provide su [...] | 2008-04-08 06:24:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA411 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST-SOUTH ASIA COMBATING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East-South Asia Combating Terrorism Course to be held from April 24 to May 15, 2008. Post vetting was completed on April 7, 2008. Post requests vetting be returned by Apri [...] | 2008-04-08 06:27:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA426 | LEAHY VETTING FOR FLIGHT SAFETY COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Jet Engine Mishap Investigation and Flight Safety Officer Course from June 20 to September 19, 2008. Post vetting was completed on April 10, 2008. Post requests vetting be ret [...] | 2008-04-11 04:09:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA427 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA TRAINING, MAY 2008 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) course to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from May 5-16,2008. Post requests vetting be returned by April 30 to provide sufficient time for process [...] | 2008-04-13 05:11:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA443 | LEAHY VETTING FOR VARIOUS TRAINING COURSES [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in USG-funded trainings. Post requests vetting be returned by May 11 to provide sufficient time for processing. Post requests the department conduct Leahy vetting for the following [...] | 2008-04-17 12:27:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA459 | EMBASSY DHAKA UPDATED INFORMATION FOR EIGHTH ANNUAL [...] This cable provides updated information provided by the Government of Bangladesh regarding its efforts against trafficking in persons (TIP) in the April 2007 to March 2008 reporting period. Embassy point of contact is Kapil Gupta, Political/Economic Officer, telephone: 880-2-885-5500 x 2206, I [...] | 2008-04-23 11:24:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BG |
08DHAKA474 | BOEING AND BIMAN SIGN SINGLE LARGEST CAPITAL GOODS [...] SUMMARY: Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Biman) April 22 signed a Definitive Agreement on a purchase by Biman of eight new widebody aircraft, with purchase rights on eight additional aircraft of the same models. The value of the sale including purchase rights is $2.1 billion, making th [...] | 2008-04-27 00:54:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP EAIR ETRD BG |
08DHAKA49 | LEAHY VETTING FOR PARA-MILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Para-military training exercise to be held from April 27 to June 3, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 10, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by February 7, [...] | 2008-01-13 01:35:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA50 | LEAHY VETTING FOR MARITIME COMPONENT COMMANDER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Maritime Component Commander FlagCourse to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from February 17-22, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 10, 2007. Post requests that vetting be co [...] | 2008-01-13 01:40:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA513 | MGBM01: OFFER TO ASSIST WITH CYCLONE NARGIS [...] (U) All of us at Embassy Dhaka have been following events in Burma related to Cyclone Nargis' devastation closely, and we wish to express our solidarity with our colleagues at Embassy Rangoon. Among the lessons we learned during the response to Cyclone Sidr in November - December 2007 was t [...] | 2008-05-07 11:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT BM EAID PREL |
08DHAKA527 | BANGLADESH STUDYING REQUEST FOR UNAMID AVIATION [...] (U) POL/ECON Counselor delivered reftel demarche to Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry May 12, and the DCM followed up at a senior level May 13. The Government of Bangladesh informed us they were studying the request and would respond in the coming days. The Ambassador will meet with the Foreig [...] | 2008-05-13 12:43:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV MARR KPKO BG |
08DHAKA533 | TRANSFORMING BANGLADESH'S DEMOCRACY [...] (U) Madam Secretary, when Bangladesh,s 80 million eligible voters go to the polls in December, they will be participating in a democratic exercise that will have a huge impact on U.S. interests. I can not think of another election over the next year (outside of North America) that will prove [...] | 2008-05-15 08:03:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KDEM PGOV PREL |
08DHAKA550 | SUPPORT FOR BANGLADESH'S DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION [...] (U) As noted reftel, we need additional resources to help Bangladesh pull off successful elections that lead to more stable democracy. For free, fair, and credible elections to take place, an enabling environment with certain conditions must be created in the next few months. Our assistance [...] | 2008-05-22 10:40:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV KDEM PHUM PREL BG |
08DHAKA553 | BANGLADESH INFORMED REGARDING USG PRIORITIES FOR [...] (U) POL/ECON Counselor delivered REF A demarche regarding the May 25 Burma Conference to Foreign Ministry Director Americas and Pacific and Director UN Affairs on May 24. In delivering the points, we stressed the importance of a coordinated response by the international community. We asked [...] | 2008-05-24 06:01:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PHUM |
08DHAKA618 | BANGLADESH SHRIMP SECTOR - CHILD LABOR PRESENT BUT NOT [...] (SBU) Recent Embassy visits to shrimp processing factories in southwestern and southeastern Bangladesh revealed cases of child labor in a handful of factories. Econoff and Econ Specialist visited nine shrimp processing factories in Bangladesh's Khulna region, four in Cox's Bazaar, and five in [...] | 2008-06-09 09:17:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EAGR ETRD SOCI PGOV KWMN BG |
08DHAKA62 | LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CAPTAIN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Military Intelligence Captain Career Course to be held at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, from February 18 to August 13, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 10, 2008. Post reque [...] | 2008-01-13 10:45:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA63 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SECURITY, STABILITY, TRANSITION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Security, Stability, Transition and Reconstruction Course to be held in Garmisch, Germany, from March 12 to August 2, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 10, 2008. Post [...] | 2008-01-13 10:48:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA655 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA CYBER EXECUTIVE COURSE, JULY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following 10 candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Cyber Executive Course to be held in in July 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 17, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 30, 2008, to provide suf [...] | 2008-06-17 12:06:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA686 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SOUTH ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL APPROACHES TO [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the South Asia Pacific Regional Approaches to Combatting Terrorism Course to be held in in August 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 24, 2008. Post requests that vetting be co [...] | 2008-06-24 11:19:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA687 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SECURITY FORCES OFFICER COURSE, AUG [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Security Forces Officer Course to be held in August 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 23, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 2, 2008, to provide suffici [...] | 2008-06-25 00:13:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA705 | LEAHY VETTING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Judge Advocate Staff Officer course in July 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 30, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 2, 2008, to provide sufficient tim [...] | 2008-07-01 00:04:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA706 | LEAHY VETTING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the ATA ACRT Course from Oct 5 through November 13, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 30, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by August 1, 2008, to provide sufficien [...] | 2008-07-01 00:04:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA728 | LEAHY VETTING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Armour Captain Career course in July 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 8, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 14, 2008, to provide sufficient time for pr [...] | 2008-07-08 10:41:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA732 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies Executive Course to be held in August 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 10, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by July [...] | 2008-07-10 08:15:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA733 | LEAHY VETTINGS FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATION INSTRUCTOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructor Course to be held in August 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 10, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 17, 2008, to pr [...] | 2008-07-10 08:16:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA745 | BANGLADESH: CHILD/FORCED LABOR IN GOODS PRODUCTION - TVPRA [...] (U) As a result of poverty and population density in Bangladesh, child labor exists throughout the country. Economic necessity requires millions of children to work for their survival and that of their families. The Government of Bangladesh (GOB) has limited capacity to enforce its labor laws [...] | 2008-07-14 03:50:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EAGR ETRD SOCI PGOV BG |
08DHAKA766 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ICITAP, TIP training, August 3. [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ICITAP, TIP training to be held in in August 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 20, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed before July 27, 2008, to provide suffi [...] | 2008-07-20 07:23:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA776 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR INSPECTOR LEVEL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Orientation training for Inspector Level Officials on Human Trafficking. Post vetting was completed on July 21, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed before July 28, [...] | 2008-07-21 12:18:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA777 | LEAHY VETTING ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies Executive Course August 5 to September 19, 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 22, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...] | 2008-07-22 09:34:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA778 | LEAHY VETTING. [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in various courses. Post vetting was completed on July 22, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed before July 30, 2008 to provide sufficient time for processing. Post reques [...] | 2008-07-22 10:14:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA786 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR INSPECTOR LEVEL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following remaining candidates have been selected for participation under the Project "Counter-Trafficking Interventions in Prevention, Protection and Persecution for Victims of Trafficking in Persons in Bangladesh". Name of training co [...] | 2008-07-28 02:34:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA797 | GSP PETITION: BANGLADESH CONCERNED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-28 12:07:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON ETRD PHUM PREL BG |
08DHAKA800 | LEAHY VETTING FOR WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Weapons of Mass Destruction Course which will begin on October 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 28, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 26, 20 [...] | 2008-07-29 10:16:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA801 | LEAHY VETTING FOR PACIFIC REGIONAL APPROACHES TO COMBATING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Pacific Regional Approaches to Combating Terrorism (PACRAT-CT) seminar in Kathmandu, Nepal August 4-8, 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 28, 2008. Post requests that vettin [...] | 2008-07-29 11:04:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA802 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SUBJECT MATTER SURGICAL SKILL EXCHANGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Subject Matter Surgical Skill Exchange (Plastic & Reconstruction surgery) training course located in Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii from September 15-26, 2008. Post [...] | 2008-07-29 11:05:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA803 | LEAHY VETTING FOR WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Weapons of Mass Destruction Course which will begin on October 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 28, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 26, 20 [...] | 2008-07-29 11:11:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA805 | LEAHY VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS IN COMBATING TERRORISM [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Legal Aspects in Combating Terrorism Course in Pnom Penh, Cambodia on August 18-22, 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 28, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...] | 2008-07-30 05:39:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA813 | SREEPUR, BANGLADESH: READY TO VOTE [...] (U) Preparations for the upcoming municipal elections in the Sreepur sub district of Bangladesh are on track. NGOs and local election officials report few hitches in the run up to the August 4 poll for mayor and councilors. Political parties are also confident that the process will proceed s [...] | 2008-07-31 09:54:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KDEM PREL BG |
08DHAKA827 | LEAHY VETTING FOR PARA MILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Para Military Training Exercise which will begin on September 1, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 4, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by August 18, 200 [...] | 2008-08-04 09:01:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA829 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Squadron Officer School Course which will begin on September 8, 2008 in Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Post vetting was completed on August 5, 2008. Post requests that vetting [...] | 2008-08-05 06:28:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA833 | THE BANGLADESH PARADOX AT THE LOCAL LEVEL: SOME GOOD [...] The USG is contributing to the development of Bangladesh and finds many outstanding, willing partners. On a recent trip to CoxQs Bazaar and Teknaf in south eastern Bangladesh, the Ambassador and other Embassy officers observed several USAID projects which are helping to modernize energy use, p [...] | 2008-08-05 09:54:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ELAB EAGR ETRD SOCI PGOV BG |
08DHAKA849 | LEAHY VETTING FOR WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Weapons of Mass Destruction Course which will begin on October 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 10, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 15, [...] | 2008-08-10 06:02:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA865 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA SR. CRISIS MANAGEMENT COURSE, OCTOBER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Sr. Crisis Management Course which will begin on October 20, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 12, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 30, [...] | 2008-08-12 11:36:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA866 | LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE MANAGEMENT COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Defense Management Course in Monterey, California which will begin on September 20 to December 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 12, 2008. Post requests [...] | 2008-08-12 11:36:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA867 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA SR. CRISIS MANAGEMENT COURSE, OCTOBER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Sr. Crisis Management Course which will begin on October 20, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 12, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 30, [...] | 2008-08-12 11:39:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA868 | LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE MANAGEMENT COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Defense Management Course in Monterey, California which will begin on September 20 to December 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 12, 2008. Post requests [...] | 2008-08-12 11:40:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA877 | SCENESETTER FOR STAFFDEL YEO BANGLADESH VISIT [...] (SBU) Your visit to Bangladesh comes at an important juncture in the Caretaker Government's (CTG) term. The CTG is working to set the stage for national elections by the end of 2008. It is negotiating with political parties about the transition to a democratically-elected government, as well [...] | 2008-08-14 09:33:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EAID ECON OTRA PTER BG |
08DHAKA885 | LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE MANAGEMENT COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the International Defense Management Course in Monterey, California, which will begin on September 20 - December 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 19, 2008. Post requ [...] | 2008-08-19 05:32:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA896 | LEAHY VETTING FOR TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE, AUGUST 18-28 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Train The Trainer Course in Rajendrapur, Bangladesh which will begin on August 18-28, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 13, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complet [...] | 2008-08-24 05:45:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA903 | US-THAILAND ARF WORKSHOP: BANGLADESH INTERESTED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-25 10:21:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID MARR ARF KCRS BG |
08DHAKA904 | BANGLADESH: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN [...] (U) Deputy Pol/Econ Chief August 25 delivered reftel demarche to the Director of the Americas wing at the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Masudur Rahman. Rahman thanked us for the information, but could not comment on the prospects of similar action on the part of the Government of Ban [...] | 2008-08-26 10:32:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR BG |
08DHAKA910 | ECUADOR'S WAIVER OF TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS [...] (U) Deputy Pol/Econ Chief delivered reftel demarche to Masudur Rahman, Director of the Americans Wing at Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Rahman pledged to pass the information to relevant agencies in the Government of Bangladesh (GOB). Consular and RSO will also share the details [...] | 2008-08-27 07:55:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER ASEC CVIS KCRM KFRD EC BG |
08DHAKA927 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA SR. CRISIS MANAGEMENT COURSE, OCTOBER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Sr. Crisis Management Course in Washington, DC, which will occur October 20-24, 2008. Post vetting was completed on September 3, 2008. Post requests that vetting be comple [...] | 2008-09-03 10:38:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA931 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST SOUTH ASIA (NESA) CENTER SENIOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center Senior Executive Alumni Symposium in Prague, Czech Republic, which will begin on October 11-14. Post vetting was completed on September 04. [...] | 2008-09-04 05:56:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA938 | LEAHY VETTING FOR PARA MILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE 09-1 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Para Military Training Exercise 09-1 in Jessore and Khulna, Bangladesh, which will begin on October 12 - November 13, 2008. Post vetting was completed on September 7, 2008. Post [...] | 2008-09-07 03:36:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA940 | 63RD UNGA: BANGLADESH HIGH LEVEL DELEGATION LED BY CHIEF [...] Name & Designation: H.E. Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed Title: Honorable Chief Adviser Date of Birth: 01-05-1940 Passport No.: D 0009955 2. Name & Designation: H.E. Mrs. Neena Ahmed Title: Spouse of the Honorable Chief Adviser Date of Birth: 14-01-1951 Passport No.: W 0526493 3 [...] | 2008-09-07 04:06:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KSEP OVIP PREL UNGA ITRA BG |
08DHAKA962 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Senior Alumni Seminar in Honolulu, Hawaii, which will begin on October 26-31. Post vetting was completed on September 11. Post [...] | 2008-09-11 05:35:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA963 | BANGLADESH PARTICIPATION AT EGYPT AI CONFERENCE [...] Econoff September 5 delivered reftel demarche to Masudur Rahman, Director of the Americas Wing at Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Rahman said the MFA would respond through the Egyptian Embassy in Dhaka. NOTE: USAID reports the relevent ministries, including the Ministry of He [...] | 2008-09-11 08:18:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU AORC TBIO EAGR EAID PREL BG EG |
08DHAKA971 | 63RD UNGA: BANGLADESH HIGH LEVEL DELEGATION [...] H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Honorable Adviser for Foreign Affairs - Alternate Leader 2. H.E. Ms. Rasheda K. Chowdhury, Honorable Adviser for Primary and Mass Education - Alternate Leader 3. H.E. Mr. Md. Touhid Hossain, Foreign Secretary - Alternate Leader 4. H.E. Ms. Ismat Jah [...] | 2008-09-14 11:16:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP PREL UNGA OTRA BG |
08DHAKA981 | LEAHY VETTING FOR PRICIPLE OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Principle of Defense Acquisition Management Course in Monterey, California, which will begin on October 18, 2008. Post vetting was completed on September 16, 2008. Post reques [...] | 2008-09-16 10:16:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA99 | LEAHY VETTING FOR TEAK BUFFALO EXERCISE 08, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following unit has been selected for participation in the Teak Buffalo Exercise 08 to be held in April 26 to May 9, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 21, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by February 18, 2008, to prov [...] | 2008-01-21 10:06:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DHAKA993 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Sr. Crisis Mgt. Seminar COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Sr. Crisis Seminar Course in Washington, USA, which will begin on 10/20/2008-10/24/2008. Post vetting was completed on 09/21/08. Post requests that vetting be completed [...] | 2008-09-21 07:43:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
08DILI122 | TIMOR-LESTE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT APDP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-29 03:26:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PREL TT |
08DILI128 | IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES ON TIMOR-LESTE [...] Summary. While an estimated two-thirds of Timor-Leste's population is food insecure or vulnerable to food insecurity, the worldwide increase in food and commodity prices has not yet led to social or political unrest in Timor-Leste. The increase in the price of food in the first quarter of 20 [...] | 2008-05-02 09:35:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON TT |
08DILI133 | BURMA: DEMARCHES TO TIMOR LESTE ON REFERENDUM, CYCLONE [...] CYCLONE NARGIS RESPONSE: Per reftels, DCM met May 9 with Timor-Leste Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Vicky Tchong and Acting Director for Bilateral Affairs Magdalena Alves to discuss Burma. On Cyclone Nargis, we outlined our efforts to provide humanitarian relief and urged that [...] | 2008-05-09 08:36:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM EAID BM TT |
08DILI134 | DEMARCHE TO TIMOR-LESTE ON IRAN SANCTIONS REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-12 01:24:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN AORC ETRD TRGY KNNP UNSC IR TT |
08DILI159 | MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ASSESSMENT OF TIMOR-LESTE [...] Summary: A senior team from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) visited Timor-Leste from 18 to 22 May 2008. The team met with a wide range of stakeholders during its visit, outlining the steps necessary for Timor-Leste to obtain compact assistance. Because Timor-Leste is currently under- [...] | 2008-06-04 08:58:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PGOV TT |
08DILI188 | TIMOR-LESTE CONSIDERS SUPPORT FOR JULY 24, 2008 PRISONER OF [...] (SBU) Poloff met July 18 with Vicky Tchong, Secretary General of Timor-Leste's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA),to seek support for a prisoners of conscience event to be held at the United Nations (UN) in New York during the final week of the UN Economic and Social Council. Ms. Tchong said [...] | 2008-07-18 09:11:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | TT |
08DILI208 | TIMOR-LESTE: BORDER CHALLENGES REMAIN IN OECUSSI [...] From August 11 - 13, Poloff traveled to the enclave district of Oecussi, located within the boundaries of Indonesia's West Timor province, to attend a cultural festival and to assess border conditions in Timor-Leste's westernmost district. Travel to Oecussi is hampered by requirements for Indo [...] | 2008-08-20 12:30:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ASEC UN ID TT |
08DILI216 | MISSION DILI COMMENTS ON UNFPA CPD FOR TIMOR-LESTE [...] In response to reftel, US Mission Dili offers the following comments on UNFPA's Country Program Document for Timor-Leste for 2009-13. 2. General: In general, the proposed Country Program Document (CPD) is analytical, well written and reality/evidence based. The document aptly incorporate [...] | 2008-08-28 09:24:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF SOCI TT |
08DILI225 | VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR DILI - AUGUST 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-08 06:06:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS AMGT KVPR PINR PTER ASEC TT |
08DILI252 | URGENT REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY CONSULAR COMMISSION FOR TDY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-03 03:47:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT APER CASC TT |
08DILI256 | TIMOR-LESTE RESPONSE ON KOSOVO ICJ RESOLUTION [...] Per reftel, DCM met with Roberto Soares, Director for External Affairs at Timor-Leste's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to explain our position on the upcoming UNGA vote on referring the question of Kosovo's independence to the International Court of Justice. 2. Soares thanked us, saying tha [...] | 2008-10-08 03:57:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA UN TT KV |
08DILI275 | EMBASSY DILI NOMINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMAN OF COURAGE [...] (SBU) Embassy Dili is proud to nominate Sister Guilhermina Marcal as an International Woman of Courage. Sister Guilhermina is the manager of Canossa Balide camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). When Timor-Leste erupted in crisis May 2006, hundreds of residents of the Balide neighborhood [...] | 2008-10-28 03:00:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN KPAO PHUM TT |
08DILI279 | REQUEST FOR UASID MISSION DIRECTOR REPRESENTATIVE MARK A. [...] USAID Mission Representative Mark Anthony White requests permission to depart post on November 4, 2008, for Annual Leave. 2. Mr. White will return to post on November 13, 2008. 3. During his absence, Executive Officer Mr. Peter Cloutier will assume charge. 4. Please advise approva [...] | 2008-11-03 05:22:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID TT |
08DILI280 | THANK YOU FOR TDY OF RSO JESSICA MOORE [...] Embassy Dili extends its warm thanks to ConGen Chiang Mai for the September 30 - October 28 TDY of RSO Jessica Moore. Jessica served very ably as lone RSO for almost a month at this small, 35 percent hardship post. During this time, she ably dispatched the full range of security duties, inclu [...] | 2008-11-04 01:34:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC TH TT |
08DILI281 | MCC ELIGIBILITY: THE CASE FOR TIMOR-LESTE [...] Timor-Leste is Asia's poorest country and ranks among the most impoverished nations of the world in terms of illiteracy, maternal and child mortality, malnutrition, low income and other indices of human development. Its infrastructure is shockingly poor, from roads to schools, to telecommunic [...] | 2008-11-04 07:31:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MCC ECON EFIN TT |
08DILI283 | VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR DILI, TIMOR-LESTE -- OCTOBER 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-04 11:03:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS AMGT KVPR PINR PTER ASEC TT |
08DILI285 | CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENT-ELECT FROM PRESIDENT OF [...] Post has received a letter of congratulations to the President-elect from Fernando La Sama de Araujo, President of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste. Original will be pouched to EAP/MTS. 2. Begin text of English translation: Senator Barack Obama, On your election as President of [...] | 2008-11-07 08:57:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL TT |
08DILI287 | CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENT-ELECT FROM TIMOR-LESTE PRIME [...] Post has received a letter of congratulations to the President-elect from Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao. Original has been pouched to EAP/MTS. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. President-elect, Allow me, on behalf of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, to exten [...] | 2008-11-07 09:30:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP TT |
08DILI288 | TIMOR-LESTE: IDP REINTEGRATION ON TRACK DESPITE CHALLENGES [...] (SBU) Since April 2008, the Government of Timor-Leste's Ministry of Social Solidarity (MSS) has closed 33 of 54 internally displaced persons (IDP) camps erected after over 100,000 people fled their homes during the 2006 political-military crisis. The GOTL and NGOs estimate that over 50,000 I [...] | 2008-11-07 12:21:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI TT |
08DILI289 | STATEMENT BY TIMOR-LESTE PRESIDENT RAMOS-HORTA ON U.S. [...] On November 4, the Office of Timor-Leste President Ramos-Horta released the following statement on the U.S. Presidential elections. 2. Begin text: President of the Republic and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Josi Ramos-Horta, congratulated today the president-elect of the United States, B [...] | 2008-11-09 04:56:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL TT |
08DILI298 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-26 10:32:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PARM PREL UNGA TT |
08DILI300 | VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR DILI - NOVEMBER 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-02 04:29:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS AMGT KVPR PINR PTER ASEC TT |
08DILI308 | TIMOR-LESTE LEADERS REACT TO MCC DECISION [...] On December 12, the Ambassador briefed Finance Minister Pires, Foreign Minister da Costa, Vice Prime Minister Guterres, Acting Speaker of Parliament Guterres, the head of Timor's MCC team, and President Jose Ramos Horta on the MCC Board's decision to not reselect Timor-Leste as Compact eligibl [...] | 2008-12-15 23:38:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MCC ECON EFIN TT |
08DILI311 | THANK YOU FOR TDY OF ARSO PHIL SIMS [...] Embassy Dili extends its sincere thanks to Embassy Manila for the November 4 - December 13 TDY of ASRO Phil Sims. He ably managed the heavy routine workload of our one-man RSO shop, which includes managing our 74-man local guard force and extensive coordination and information-sharing with the [...] | 2008-12-16 04:58:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT TT |
08DILI316 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNITED NATIONS HARMONIZATION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-18 04:58:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | TT |
08DILI320 | CORRECTED COPY: SOCIAL AND SECURITY CONDITIONS IN BAUCAU [...] (SBU) Poloff visited the district of Baucau from December 3-4 to deliver sports equipment to residents in the Suco of Fatulia, sub-district of Venilale, and to meet with Catholic Church and National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) officials in the district. In contrast to previous visits, economi [...] | 2008-12-24 01:14:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON TT |
08DILI41 | TIMOR-LESTE: WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR UPDATE [...] Summary. Child labor in Timor-Leste is pervasive but difficult to quantify. Hard data is largely unavailable. All stakeholders agree that it is a problem, but the GOTL, preoccupied with the fundamental tasks of preserving public order, has not yet had sufficient means, capacity, or stabilit [...] | 2008-02-12 04:33:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI TT |
08DILI42 | EMBASSY DILI EAC MEETING, 12 FEBRUARY 2008 [...] (U) In response to yesterday's attacks on Timor-Leste President Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, Ambassador convened Embassy Dili's Emergency Action Committee at 16:00 on February 12. Participants included DCM, RSO, Management Officer, MilRep (ODC),Acting USAID Mission Director, [...] | 2008-02-12 09:55:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC TT |
08DILI46 | EMBASSY DILI EAC MEETING, 12 FEBUARY 2008 [...] (U) In response to yesterday's attacks on Timor-Leste President Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, Ambassador convened Embassy Dili's Emergency Action Committee at 16:00 on February 12. Participants included DCM, RSO, Management Officer, MilRep (ODC),Acting USAID Mission Director, [...] | 2008-02-13 01:27:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC TT |
08DILI59 | TIMOR-LESTE -- TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SOLICITATION FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-22 10:00:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PREL SMIG ID |
08DILI65 | SECURITY MISSTEPS DAMAGE DILI' S RECENT PERFORMANCE [...] (SBU) Serious missteps by the Timorese security forces, both the national police and the military, have dented the government's performance in recent days. UNMIT has reported several credible reports of human rights violations of varying severity by the police since February 11, including th [...] | 2008-02-28 09:52:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL TT |
08DILI67 | TIMOR-LESTE 2008 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT SUBMISSION [...] (SBU) The following is Embassy Dili's submission in preparation for the 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report. Please note paragraph designations are keyed to reftel questions: -------- OVERVIEW -------- A. Timor-Leste is a destination country for trafficking victims. Nearly a [...] | 2008-03-01 03:31:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PREL SMIG ID |
08DILI72 | TIMOR-LESTE FISCAL TRANSPARENCY FOR CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED [...] (U) This cable responds to reftel request for an update on fiscal transparency and accountability of countries receiving USG assistance. Transparency of National Budget ------------------------------- 2. (U) Once approved by the National Parliament and promulgated by the President, the G [...] | 2008-03-04 23:49:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EAID PREL PGOV ID |
08DILI79 | TIMOR-LESTE: LEVERAGING USG EFFORTS IN AGRICULTURE [...] Classifying Timor-Leste as a Priority Country under USDA's Food for Progress (FFP) program would directly and strongly support U.S. foreign policy objectives to support Timor-Leste's efforts to build a stable, secure, prosperous, and democratic future for its citizens. The country meets the q [...] | 2008-03-11 05:11:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON PREL TT |
08DILI82 | CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES - TIMOR LESTE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-13 09:15:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PTER TT |
08DILI89 | TIMOR-LESTE LAUNCHES ANTI-TRAFFICKING TRAINING [...] On March 13 - 14, two major NGOS in Timor-Leste held an anti-trafficking workshop, "Halt Exploitation, Learn to Prosecute (HELP)", for over 68 members of government agencies and NGOs. The GOTL signaled its strong support by having Foreign Minister Da Costa serve as the keynote speaker in the [...] | 2008-03-20 03:12:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | SMIG PHUM PGOV KJUS TT |
08DILI95 | JAPAN'S PLANS FOR MARITIME SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR [...] (SBU) Summary. A visiting Japan ministry of foreign affairs official briefed us on Japan's plans for providing maritime security assistance to Timor-Leste, possibly in partnership with Australia and the United States. A full government of Japan interagency assessment team will visit Dili i [...] | 2008-03-27 09:48:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC |
08DJIBOUTI1035 | DJIBOUTI -- SUMMARY OF DJIBOUTI PRESS 12/28/08 [...] Djibouti-United States: Barring the Route to the Traffic of Nuclear Materials (La Nation) 2. University of Djibouti: English Books Donation (La Nation) 3. Senator Feingold in Djibouti (La Nation) 4. Diplomatic Ballet in Djibouti (La Nation) Â [...] | 2008-12-28 05:07:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KMDR PREL PGOV DJ XA |
08DJIBOUTI1036 | DJIBOUTI PARTICIPATION IN HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW [...] Djibouti is slated to take part in the United Nations Human Rights Council's new Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism on February 2, 2009. 2. The GODJ has already undertaken preparations for the February session. In October, the GODJ and the UN co-hosted a workshop on the submission o [...] | 2008-12-28 06:13:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV UNHRC DJ |
08DJIBOUTI1039 | DJIBOUTI: CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT [...] SUMMARY: Child labor in Djibouti is largely limited to informal sector activities, including street vending, work in family-owned businesses, and begging. In rural areas, children are often involved in caring for their families' livestock. Agriculture in Djibouti is largely limited to nomadic [...] | 2008-12-28 12:52:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI DJ |
08DJIBOUTI223 | DJIBOUTI FACES CONTINUED INFLUX OF SOMALI REFUGEES DESPITE [...] SUMMARY: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports a continued influx of refugees from south and central Somalia to Djibouti. Meanwhile, UNHCR completed the repatriation of 1,853 Somali refugees to Somaliland. END SUMMARY. REFUGEES FROM SOUTH AND CENTRAL SOMALIA --- [...] | 2008-03-10 18:11:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL SMIG SO ET DJ XA |
08DJIBOUTI239 | DJIBOUTI'S INPUT FOR 2008 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON AGOA [...] SUMMARY: Djibouti's market-based, open economy continues to move in the right direction, with an estimated 5 percent growth rate for 2007. Djibouti offers substantial incentives to private sector investors, and has benefited from increasing foreign direct investment. The government of Djibou [...] | 2008-03-13 13:53:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV ECON PGOV DJ |
08DJIBOUTI394 | DJIBOUTI SEEKS DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION TO BORDER CRISIS [...] SUMMARY: On April 23, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement in local state-run media informing the public of a growing border dispute with Eritrea near Doumeira (reftel). President Ismail Omar Geullah visited the border April 22 and urged the Djiboutian military not to "give in to [...] | 2008-04-24 04:45:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL PBTS MOPS DJ ER |
08DJIBOUTI428 | DJIBOUTI PUBLICLY ANNOUNCES ERITREAN BORDER INCURSION [...] Embassy received via diplomatic note April 30 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a statement and chronology of events regarding the Djibouti/Eritrean border dispute (reftels). 2. BEGIN EMBASSY TRANSLATION: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation presents its compl [...] | 2008-04-30 15:39:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO MOPS PBTS PHSA ET ER DJ |
08DJIBOUTI442 | DJIBOUTI - INFLUX OF SOMALI REFUGEES STRAINS RESOURCES AND [...] SUMMARY: Ethiopia-based Regional Refugee Coordinator (REFCOORD) and Washington-based Refugee Officer Matthew Austin recently visited Djibouti on separate occasions to survey the refugee situation and assess the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) activities. During these visi [...] | 2008-05-07 15:39:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF EAID SMIG SO ET DJ XA |
08DJIBOUTI473 | DJIBOUTI DISASTER DECLARATION [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARAGRAPH 8. 2. SUMMARY. Several years of continuous drought and the lack of social safety nets have eroded the livelihood and humanitarian conditions for pastoralists in rural Djibouti. On April 17, Djibouti's Deputy Minister for International Coop [...] | 2008-05-21 13:06:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID PGOV DJ |
08DJIBOUTI550 | DJIBOUTI - SOMALI REFUGEE INFLUX EXACERBATES FOOD [...] SUMMARY: The unforeseen influx of refugees since November 2007 from Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea has strained the capacity of the Government of Djibouti (GoDJ) and the two primary international organizations supporting refugees in Djibouti. World Food Program (WFP) struggles to meet the dema [...] | 2008-06-25 09:18:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF EAID EAGR SMIG SO ET DJ XA |
08DJIBOUTI554 | DJIBOUTI: EFFORTS TO FIGHT TERRORIST FINANCE [...] SUMMARY: During a May 28 seminar co-sponsored by Post and the Central Bank of Djibouti, over thirty participants from the Central Bank, local commercial banks, money transfer operations, and the GODJ Technical Counterterrorism Committee discussed Djibouti's progress in combating terrorist finan [...] | 2008-06-26 12:51:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN KPAO PGOV PTER ECON EFIN ETTC DJ |
08DJIBOUTI577 | MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GUELLEH OF DJIBOUTI [...] Following is the translation of the text of a message from President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti to President Bush: "As your country celebrates its 232nd anniversary of Independence, I join in your joy, Mr. President, and that of all your fellow countrymen, to commemorate [...] | 2008-07-07 12:48:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC AMGT DJ |
08DJIBOUTI649 | IPCC WORKING GROUP DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] Charge d'Affaires and A/Pol delivered reftel demarche August 7 to Mohamed Ali Hassan, Director of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Hassan requested a formal note verbale, which the Embassy will deliver August 11. 2. COMMENT: The Embassy b [...] | 2008-08-10 14:25:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | KGHG KSCA SENV AORC DJ |
08DJIBOUTI684 | DJIBOUTI MCC ROUNDUP: SUBSTANTIAL FY2008 PROGRESS [...] SUMMARY: In FY2008, Djibouti made significant strides in several areas measured by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) indicators. Some of Djibouti's achievements--such as holding free and fair legislative elections that brought two more women into parliament, organizing a national semi [...] | 2008-08-26 11:22:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON PHUM SOCI SENV KCOR KMCA KWMN |
08DJIBOUTI687 | FRAUD SUMMARY - DJIBOUTI [...] Country Conditions: The Republic of Djibouti is a developing and stable African country in the Horn of Africa. Although exact statistics are unavailable, unemployment is estimated in excess of 50 percent of the working-age population. Over two- thirds of the country's estimated 650,000 reside [...] | 2008-08-27 09:18:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC DJ ET ER SO XA |
08DJIBOUTI782 | USAID AND FEWSNET DISCUSS DJIBOUTI'S FOOD INSECURITY WITH [...] SUMMARY. During a September 12-14 visit to Djibouti by Assistant Administrator Hess, Djibouti's foreign minister requested more information on how FEWSNET collected its data. USAID/Djibouti followed up with a meeting held on September 21, between Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahamoud Ali Youss [...] | 2008-09-29 15:04:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID PREL DJ |
08DJIBOUTI840 | Somalia - TFG and ARS Agree to Unity Government [...] Summary: On October 26, the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia (ARS) signed a joint declaration to establish a Somalia Unity Government (text in para 8) and modalities to implement a cessation of armed confrontation (text in para 9). Alth [...] | 2008-10-26 17:09:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SO ET |
08DJIBOUTI841 | DJIBOUTI'S NOMINATION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL WOMAN OF [...] Embassy Djibouti nominates Ms. Zahra Moussa Bouh for the International Woman of Courage (IWOC) Award. For nearly two decades, Ms. Bouh has played an instrumental role and has been an important leader in the promotion of women's health in Djibouti. Since 1992, she has served as a midwife, nurse [...] | 2008-10-26 17:10:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM PINR DJ |
08DJIBOUTI842 | DJIBOUTI - UNHCR RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM DONORS [...] SUMMARY: Post awarded a USD 20,000 grant to American-led NGO LIFE International to assist refugees in Djibouti with skills training. The UNHCR mission in Djibouti received donations from donor countries and NGOs during the holy month of Ramadan, and also received non-food items originally inten [...] | 2008-10-27 08:08:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF EAID DJ XA |
08DJIBOUTI853 | DJIBOUTI - CABINET DIRECTOR DISCUSSES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT [...] On October 13, the USAID Representative and the USAID FSN Program Development Specialist met with the Director of the Presidential Cabinet, Mr. Abdi Achkir, and his staff to discuss USAID food aid donations to Djibouti. The USAID Representative explained that 2,300 metric tons of vegetable oil [...] | 2008-10-30 06:48:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV DJ |
08DJIBOUTI854 | DISASTER DECLARATION DJIBOUTI 2009 [...] SUMMARY. Several years of continuous drought, lack of social protection, and high food prices have eroded the livelihood and food security situation of pastoralist and urban poor households in Djibouti, as evidenced by high malnutrition rates country-wide (reaching 25-34 percent in some areas) [...] | 2008-10-30 06:50:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL PREF DJ |
08DJIBOUTI859 | DJIBOUTI'S QUEST FOR NEW ENERGY SOURCES [...] SUMMARY: Djibouti is completely dependent on expensive diesel-generated power, and its nascent service economy is fast outstripping modest domestic production capacity. Faced with trying to maintain and expand electricity access for a populace already strapped by high food prices, while answer [...] | 2008-11-02 11:09:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON EINV SENV PGOV PREL ET DJ |
08DJIBOUTI880 | PRESIDENT GUELLEH CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA [...] The Embassy received via fax November 5 a congratulatory letter from President Guelleh to President-elect Barack Obama. Scan of original French-language text has been forwarded to AF/E. 2. BEGIN EMBASSY TRANSLATION. Presidency of the Republic Republic of Djibouti November 5, 2008 B [...] | 2008-11-06 15:05:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL DJ |
08DJIBOUTI882 | DJIBOUTI: AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS, HIGHLIGHTS [...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador presented his credentials to President Guelleh on November 10. In their formal remarks and informal post-ceremony conversation, both President Guelleh and the Ambassador evoked the strong U.S.-Djibouti partnership, especially noting USAID's successful programs in health [...] | 2008-11-10 15:19:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KCOM SO ER DJ |
08DJIBOUTI89 | DJIBOUTI: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] SUMMARY: Foreign direct investment in Djibouti in 2007 is five times as large as it was in 2003. Djibouti's economy is service-based, with the country's seaport accounting for the bulk of economic activity. Almost all food and many other goods are imported from Ethiopia, the Arabian Gulf, or [...] | 2008-01-31 06:18:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD ECON EFIN ELAB PGOV |
08DJIBOUTI919 | ESTA OUTREACH EFFORTS [...] SUMMARY. Djibouti has conducted two ESTA outreach efforts. The first effort, in July 2008, was through diplomatic notes to consuls and honorary consuls for Visa Waiver Program (VWP) eligible countries. The second effort was an information session open to consuls, honorary consuls, travel age [...] | 2008-11-17 14:07:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS CMGT KPAO DJ |
08DJIBOUTI925 | DJIBOUTI READY TO SIGN MEGAPORTS MOU [...] The GODJ has confirmed that Djibouti is ready to be the first African port to participate in the Department of Energy's Megaports Initiative. In early November, Post reached an agreement with the MFA on the text of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to allow for the installation of specialize [...] | 2008-11-20 14:26:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON ENRG EWWT MNUC PINS DJ |
08DJIBOUTI953 | DJIBOUTI -- DAILY SUMMARY OF DJIBOUTI PRESS 11/30/08 [...] Djibouti delegation holds talks with President Rayaale, cabinet ministers (Turkish Weekly) 2. Urban farmers exporting fruit, vegetable to Djibouti (Walta Information Center, Ethiopia) 3. Yemen, Djibouti discuss coordinating efforts to combat piracy (Yemen News Agency) 4. Yemeni-Dji [...] | 2008-11-30 13:45:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KMDR PREL PGOV DJ XA |
08DJIBOUTI992 | DJIBOUTI -- SUMMARY OF DJIBOUTI PRESS 12/04/08 [...] General Ward of Africom in Djibouti (La Nation) 2. A Donation at the Right Moment (La Nation) ARTICLES: Â [...] | 2008-12-10 05:52:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KMDR PREL PGOV DJ XA |
08DOHA235 | CDA CRITICIZES ARAB MEDIA CHARTER, STRIKES BACK AT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-20 13:16:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL EG QA ALJAZEERA |
08DOHA253 | Media Reaction: A/S Welch Visit to Qatar, April 1 [...] Summary: All the Qatari local dailies provided prominent coverage for the visit of NEA A/S David Welch to Qatar on April 1, 2008. The official Qatari News Agency (QNA) published that A/S Welch met with Qatar Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and discussed "bilateral relations and subjects o [...] | 2008-04-02 14:17:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR KPAO PREL OPRC QA |
08DOHA349 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - [...] Prices of all food/agricultural commodities are dramatically rising in Qatar. Analysts and businessmen attribute the price increases to a variety of factors, including higher prices in the countries of origin, higher transportation costs, salary and wage increases, and inflation. At the same [...] | 2008-05-01 06:50:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR TBIO ECON QA |
08DOHA375 | QATAR ANNOUNCES RECORD BUDGET OF USD 28 BILLION [...] The government of Qatar approved last month the largest budget in the country's history. Government officials touted the 2008-09 budget as proof that the country remains committed to its sustainable development plans. Private sector leaders believe the 2008-09 budget creates more favorable c [...] | 2008-05-12 06:10:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET PGOV ECON QA |
08DOHA385 | QATAR BOOSTS DIVERSIFICATION AND ESTABLISHES USD [...] Boosting diversification in its hydrocarbon extraction-dependent economy, Qatar last month began construction on three fertilizer plants valued at USD 3.2 billion. Upon completion of the projects in Mesaieed Industrial City (approximately 40 kilometers south of Doha),Qatar Fertilizer Company [...] | 2008-05-15 13:43:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ENRG ECON QA |
08DOHA400 | QATAR-CUBA: REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF [...] In response to reftel request, Post provides the following information on Qatar's relations with Cuba. ------------------------------ Investment and Bilateral Trade ------------------------------ 2. In April, state-owned real estate company Qatari Diar signed a USD 70 million deal with [...] | 2008-05-22 13:38:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ETTC PREL CU QA |
08DOHA482 | DRL DAS BARKS-RUGGLES PROMOTES U.S. HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Erica Barks-Ruggles emphasized the importance of USG human rights reporting at an event on June 12 organized by the Brookings Doha Center. After her remarks, Barks-Ruggles answered a number of questions from audie [...] | 2008-07-06 08:27:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KPAO QA |
08DOHA526 | QATAR ACCEPTS OIE GUIDELINES FOR U.S. BEEF, [...] Qatar's National Food Safety Committee decided on April 14, 2008 to harmonize its regulations on the import of beef with World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) standards. Due to internal GOQ discussions, Post had been unable to confirm the formal adoption of these guidelines by the GOQ bef [...] | 2008-07-27 13:17:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD QA |
08DOHA538 | SUPPLY CONSTRAINTS PINCH QATAR'S BOOMING [...] (SBU) Doha's fast-growing construction industry continues to suffer from supply constraints as the availability of raw materials remains inadequate to meet surging demand. While construction only accounts for 6 percent of GDP, the sector registered a 22 percent growth rate last year, and the [...] | 2008-07-30 13:15:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND QA |
08DOHA545 | AMBASSADOR'S SWEARING IN AND ARRIVAL GARNER [...] (U) SUMMARY: Ambassador's swearing-in ceremony in Portland, Oregon and immediate engagement in Arabic with the Qatari press, were well covered by the Qatari media and should present a solid basis for using the long-awaited arrival of a U.S ambassador to expand the Mission's engagement with t [...] | 2008-07-31 13:32:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO QA |
08DOHA591 | INCREASING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS ENERGY [...] (SBU) ExxonMobil Qatar President and CEO Alex Dodds told the Ambassador during an August 14 introductory call that his company is undertaking a number of initiatives to minimize the environmental effect of its massive LNG projects in Qatar. Dodds explained that the Amir and his consort, Sheik [...] | 2008-08-19 06:28:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET TRGY QA |
08DOHA611 | STUNNING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN QATAR; LITTLE TRICKLES DOWN [...] The Qatar Statistics Authority (QSA) recently released data on Qatar's economic performance in 2007: -- The Oil and Gas Sector contributed 56% of GDP at USD 40.1 billion, a 23.7 percent increase from 2006. -- The 44 percent of the economy classified as non-oil and gas contributed USD 32. 1 [...] | 2008-08-26 05:27:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG EFIN ETRD QA |
08DOHA625 | DOHA PRESS CONVEYS U/S GLASSMAN'S MESSAGE POSITIVELY [...] Al Raya: The "War of Ideas" Man in the U.S. Administration in a Press Conference: -- Glassman Praises Qatar's Dialogue Initiatives -- We Need a Unified Position Between the United States and the Countries in the Region Against Extremism -- Washington is Not Appreciated Enough for its Assi [...] | 2008-09-01 13:56:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO QA |
08DOHA650 | NEW TRADE MINISTER WELCOMES BILATERAL INVESTMENT [...] (SBU) During an introductory office call with Ambassador September 10, the new Minister of Business and Trade Sheikh Fahad Bin Jassim Al Thani (see reftel on the July 1 Ministry/Minister changes) said he is excited about the opportunity to lead the new Ministry and take a fresh look at Qatar's [...] | 2008-09-10 13:07:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECIN ETRD INRB QA |
08DOHA837 | EMBASSY DOHA WARMLY WELCOMES CODEL BAIRD (DECEMBER [...] Embassy Doha warmly welcomes the December 2-3 and 5-6 visits to Qatar of United States Representative Brian Baird; United States Representative Lincoln Davis; Dr. Nichloas Palarino, Senior Investigator and Policy Advisor, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; Brooke Bennett, Profession [...] | 2008-12-01 10:48:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KW AF PK QA IZ |
08DOHA852 | Fraud Report - Doha [...] (U) COUNTRY CONDITIONS: Qatar's population consists of a large majority of third country nationals (TCNs). NIV applicants from Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen account for a large portion of post's visa [...] | 2008-12-07 12:14:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC QA |
08DOHA853 | QATAR ASSESSMENT OF MEPI WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE [...] Qatari women own and operate 346 firms with a total capital of USD 6 billion, according to a recent study by the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The study shows that women represent 13.4 per cent of business owners in the country. Recent conversations with several local businesswomen [...] | 2008-12-09 07:03:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO ECON QA |
08DOHA869 | QATAR'S PLANS TO PURSUE NUCLEAR ENERGY [...] The GOQ is currently considering development of a nuclear power generation capacity. Meanwhile, the quasi-governmental Qatar Foundation wants to build on its existing partnership with Texas A&M University to create an educational base for training Qataris in nuclear fields. Qatar signaled its [...] | 2008-12-17 07:19:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO QA |
08DUBAI1 | DIFC SIGNS MOU WITH FDIC, FEDERAL RESERVE AND OTHER US [...] (U) On October 23 the Dubai Financial Services Authority (the DFSA is the regulating authority for the Dubai's self-governing financial "free zone" the Dubai International Financial Center, DIFC) entered into a comprehensive Statement of Cooperation with key U.S. federal banking supervision aut [...] | 2008-01-02 08:18:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV TC AE |
08DUBAI100 | DUBAI ESTH UPDATE: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FREE [...] (SBU) Summary: Amman ESTH Hub officer and PolEconoff held January 30-31 ESTH related meetings in Dubai. Meetings with Nakheel, the developer of high profile Palms and World island projects, highlighted their pioneering aspects as they reclaim additional coastal land. While Nakheel is planning [...] | 2008-03-17 12:44:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ETRD EAID PGOV AE |
08DUBAI108 | DUBAI'S PORT RASHID CLOSING TO MAKE WAY FOR DEVELOPMENT [...] (SBU) Summary. In a move aimed at maximizing financial returns on prime central Dubai real estate, Dubai government-controlled port operator DPWorld announced that Dubai's historic Port Rashid will be closed to cargo, commercial and military sea traffic in stages over the next few months, with [...] | 2008-03-23 07:52:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV SENV PGOV AE |
08DUBAI229 | CONTINUING POWER PROBLEMS IN RAK [...] (SBU) Summary. The power problems plaguing the ambitious northern emirate of Ras al Khaimah (previously reported ref A) continue to escalate. According to local press reports, the newly completed up-scale Safeer Mall and "dozens of recently finished buildings" have been unable to open due to [...] | 2008-06-15 11:03:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD BTIO PGOV ENRG AE |
08DUBAI236 | G8-BMENA SUBMINISTERIAL READOUT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor David Kramer led the U.S. delegation to the Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) subministerial meeting in Dubai on June 9, 2008. NEA DAS Kent Patton and DRL DAS Erica Barks-Ruggles were part of the de [...] | 2008-06-22 12:09:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | KMPI KDEM PGOV PREL AE |
08DUBAI240 | BIG-NAME AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES SET TO ESTABLISH CAMPUSES IN [...] (U) Summary: Michigan State University (MSU) and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have formally announced plans to establish permanent campuses in Dubai. MSU currently aims to enroll 800-1000 students, while RIT plans a full-scale residential campus of up to 3000-4000 students. Bot [...] | 2008-06-25 13:14:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SCUL PGOV AE |
08DUBAI249 | SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION DISCUSSES REGIONAL TRENDS WITH [...] (SBU) Summary: A Department of Transportation delegation led by Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters visited Dubai May 29 - June 1 to learn about the emirate's rapidly-expanding transportation infrastructure, as well as how this infrastructure will be integrated into the plans for regional [...] | 2008-06-30 12:09:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD ELTN BTIO PGOV SENV AE |
08DUBAI262 | INDIAN CONSUL GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS LABOR ISSUES IN THE UAE [...] (U) Summary: Dubai-based Indian Consul General Venu Rajamony presented an overview of the Indian labor force in the UAE at a June 18 construction conference in Dubai. Rajamony highlighted the expanding influence of Indian nationals in the UAE economy and noted that the trend is expected to co [...] | 2008-07-09 14:33:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ELAB PHUM AE IN |
08DUBAI278 | PHILIPPINE CONGEN LABOR ATTACHE DISCUSSES UAE LABOR ISSUES [...] (U) Summary: In a meeting covering a broad range of labor topics, Dubai-based Philippine Labor Attache Virginia Calvez discussed with Pol/Econ Officer updates to the UAE-Philippine pilot project (ref A),including how this pilot would complement existing labor-related regulations implemented by [...] | 2008-07-16 09:21:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ELAB PHUM AE RP |
08DUBAI363 | IRAN EARTHQUAKE ROCKS DUBAI [...] (U) SUMMARY: On 10 September 2008, an earthquake centered between Iran's southern port city Bandar Khamar and Qesham Island, which reportedly measured 6.1 on the Richter scale, could be felt across Dubai, UAE. The 35 story Dubai World Trade Center, home of US Consulate General Dubai, swayed [...] | 2008-09-14 12:23:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT AE |
08DUBAI441 | AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL [...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...] | 2008-11-25 15:25:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE |
08DUBAI443 | AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL [...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...] | 2008-11-25 15:27:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE |
08DUBAI444 | AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL [...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...] | 2008-11-25 15:28:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE |
08DUBAI445 | AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL [...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...] | 2008-11-25 15:29:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE |
08DUBLIN105 | IRELAND RECOGNIZES KOSOVO [...] Irish Political Director Rory Montgomery called the Ambassador the evening of February 28 to give him a heads-up that the Government of Ireland had decided to recognize Kosovo. A press release from Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern followed on February 29. 2. In his press release, Ah [...] | 2008-02-29 15:00:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EI |
08DUBLIN110 | IRISH RATIFICATION OF US-EU EXTRADITION AND MUTUAL [...] According to David Brennan, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, who deals with the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill, the Bill is scheduled for the Report Stage (the third of four stages) in the Dail (lower House of Parliament) on March 12. If this schedule holds, the Bil [...] | 2008-03-05 11:32:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KJUS KTIA CJAN PGOV PREL EI |
08DUBLIN17 | IRELAND WILL SUPPORT PROSPER FOR COMMITTEE FOR THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-11 14:32:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNGA EI |
08DUBLIN20 | 2007 ANNUAL OSAC CRIME AND SAFETY REPORT. [...] (U) Although official Police reports for 2007 will not be available until later in the year, RSO police contacts have reported that crime overall in Ireland has risen over the last twelve months. There has been an increase in activities by organized criminal groups in Ireland. Preliminary rep [...] | 2008-01-14 08:54:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC APER AMGT EI |
08DUBLIN219 | Irish Farmers Protest Government's WTO Stance [...] Irish farmers took part in a peaceful demonstration in Dublin in protest against the current EU stance at WTO negotiations on April 17. The protest took place as European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso addressed a forum discussing the future of the EU. Reportedly 10,000 farmers fro [...] | 2008-04-28 06:34:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD EU EI |
08DUBLIN23 | IRISH PRESIDENT MCALEESE TACKLES GLOBAL ISSUES IN NEW [...] Summary: President of Ireland Mary McAleese addressed diplomats on January 14, delivering a wide-ranging speech focusing on Irish Government policy in regards to conflict resolution, climate change, human rights, overseas development aid, humanitarian crises, nuclear weapons proliferation, po [...] | 2008-01-16 08:20:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM EI |
08DUBLIN236 | IRELAND ENDORSES GLOBAL INITIATIVE [...] (U) Ireland endorses the Statement of Principles of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, according to a diplomatic note received at post on May 1. Begin text of note ------------------ 2. (U) Note No. 157/08. The Department of Foreign Affairs presents its compliments to th [...] | 2008-05-01 13:24:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL EI |
08DUBLIN237 | LISBON TREATY REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN BEGINS TO WARM UP IN [...] The pace of campaigning for the June 12 Lisbon Treaty referendum has begun to warm up, as the Irish Referendum Commission announced the launch of its public awareness campaign. A poll released on April 27 has the referendum vote too close to call. However, Prime Minister-elect Brian Cowen de [...] | 2008-05-01 14:26:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EI EUN |
08DUBLIN240 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - IRELAND [...] Summary: Despite being a surplus producer of meat and livestock products, Irish consumers have in recent months seen a sharp and sudden increase in food prices especially in two commodities - milk and bread. While there has been media attention given to the rise in prices, consumers seem to [...] | 2008-05-02 13:15:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ECON ETRD PGOV PREL EU EI |
08DUBLIN267 | DEMARCHE REQUEST: HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE TO CYCLONE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-13 12:53:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL EI |
08DUBLIN271 | IRELAND: INFORMATION ON FORCED LABOR AND CHILD [...] (U) There is no record of forced labor used in the production of goods in Ireland. One non-governmental organization (NGO) reported several cases of forced labor in the service industry and in agricultural production. However, discussions with Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Emp [...] | 2008-05-16 10:12:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI EI |
08DUBLIN273 | TAOISEACH BRIAN COWEN NAMES JUNIOR MINISTERS [...] Following his reshuffle of the Cabinet on May 7 (reftel),Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Brian Cowen received Cabinet approval on May 13 to appoint 16 Ministers of State (commonly referred to as Junior Ministers). Five new Ministers of State were appointed in a shake-up of the junior minist [...] | 2008-05-16 16:07:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR ECON EI |
08DUBLIN274 | IRELAND'S AID TO AFGHANISTAN [...] (U) Ireland pledged 5 million euro ($7.75 million) in aid to Afghanistan at the 2006 London Conference, all of which has been fully discharged, according to Director Emma Leonard, Emergency and Recovery Section, Irish Aid, Department of Foreign Affairs, to whom POLOFF delivered reftel demarche [...] | 2008-05-16 16:08:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV PREL EI |
08DUBLIN324 | LISBON TREATY 'YES' CAMPAIGN RECEIVES TIMELY BOOSTS [...] Summary: With just a week to go before the June 12 referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, the 'Yes' campaign has received a number of timely boosts. Virtually all important political, employer, labor, and farmer organizations in Ireland have now recommended a 'Yes' vote. While there will continue [...] | 2008-06-05 15:28:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EI |
08DUBLIN337 | IRELAND TO ATTEND GLOBAL INITIATIVE MEETING, 16-18 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-10 15:38:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM PREL PTER EI |