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08DUBLIN368 | IRISH PRIME MINISTER SAYS IRELAND'S FUTURE LIES WITH [...] Following the June 12 'No' vote on the Lisbon Treaty, Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Cowen addressed the Dail (Lower house of Parliament) on June 18, saying that the Government accepted the verdict of the people. Nonetheless, Cowen noted that Ireland's place in the international arena had been re [...] | 2008-06-18 15:49:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EUN EI |
08DUBLIN409 | IRELAND'S RESPONSE TO UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION ISSUES [...] (U) On July 1, 2008 POLOFF delivered demarche (reftel) to Ann Monaghan, Higher Executive Officer of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. Monaghan said that Ireland has not committed its support to any candidate for a seat on the Universal Postal Union Council of Ad [...] | 2008-07-09 12:28:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECON ETRD WTRO EI |
08DUBLIN411 | IRELAND SUPPORTS EU POSITION, WILL NOT CO-SPONSOR [...] On July 7, 2008, POLOFF delivered reftel demarhe to James McIntyre, Director of the Human Righs Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs. He stated that while Ireland is generally suppotive of the event, it will not co-sponsor absent collective sponsrship by the EU. FOLEY [...] | 2008-07-10 14:55:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PHUM PREL KDEM EI |
08DUBLIN449 | IRELAND'S ATTENDANCE AT 63RD UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-01 13:55:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA EI |
08DUBLIN485 | IRELAND, THE CAP, AND THE EU [...] Since entering the European Union (EU) in 1973, Ireland has benefited greatly from the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The importance of farming for Ireland, not only in economic but also in social and cultural terms, underscores the influence the farming community has in the country. [...] | 2008-08-26 13:22:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR PGOV PREL EU EI |
08DUBLIN51 | IRELAND -- INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 [...] Per reftel, the following is Embassy Dublin's 2008 Investment Climate Statement submission. 2. The text of the submission follows. BEGIN TEXT ---------- IRISH GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS FOREIGN INVESTMENT The Irish Government actively promotes foreign direct investment (FDI),[...] | 2008-01-28 13:41:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR EI |
08DUBLIN513 | IRISH STUDY IDENTIFIES REASONS FOR LISBON TREATY [...] The Government of Ireland has released the results of research it commissioned to establish the reasons behind the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by the Irish electorate in a referendum on June 12, 2008. Topping the list of voters' concerns were fears that adopting the Treaty might result in [...] | 2008-09-10 15:50:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EI |
08DUBLIN522 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON [...] On September 11, POLOFF conducted a site visit at IRT Consult. The company was formed in 2007 as an operating unit of CTS Health & Safety Ltd., which was founded in 2004. At present, the only employees are Darren Whyte and his spouse. The company operates from a new facility that is secured [...] | 2008-09-15 07:56:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC EI |
08DUBLIN583 | IRISH AID TO GEORGIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-22 14:57:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN GG PREL RS EUMEM KMCA KCRS EI |
08DUBLIN59 | IRISH DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WILL ATTEND UN.GIFT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-01 14:43:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG EI |
08DUBLIN598 | IRELAND WILL NOT ATTEND IRAN'S NOVEMBER 30 NUCLEAR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-31 12:17:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC IR MNUC TRGY EI |
08DUBLIN640 | IRISH RESPONSE ON EU BIOFUELS SUSTAINABILITY [...] On November 26, Econoff delivered reftel demarche to Martin Finucane, Principal, Sustainable and Renewable Energy Division at the Department of Communication, Energy, and Natural Resources. Finucane said that the Irish government will review the U.S. government's position as it prepares for t [...] | 2008-11-26 15:53:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR KGHG SENV ENRG TRGY EUN ECON EI |
08DUBLIN671 | Dioxins in Irish Meat Sparks Recall [...] Summary. The Irish agriculture industry has been thrown into a pre-Christmas crisis with the discovery of dioxins in pork, followed by the discovery of dioxins, albeit at significantly lower levels, in beef. Feedstuffs from a single feed-mill were the source of the dioxin and the Irish author [...] | 2008-12-10 13:50:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD EU EI |
08DUBLIN68 | EMBASSY DUBLIN'S INPUT FOR NEW REPORTS TO CONGRESS [...] Post's answers to the question contained in reftel are as follows: A. The Political/Economic section handles energy matters at Embassy Dublin. There are three officers, an OMS, and a Locally-Engaged Staff in the section. B. The economic officer devotes 15 percent of his time to energy [...] | 2008-02-06 16:25:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD EI |
08DURBAN33 | UPDATE ON CIVILIAN DISPLACEMENT FROM XENOPHOBIC VIOLENCE IN [...] (U) On 20 June, Pol/Econoff visited sites throughout the greater Durban area hosting displaced persons from last month's wave of xenophobic violence to assess the current levels of displacement and identify any immediate humanitarian needs. Hundreds of the original 1750 displaced persons in re [...] | 2008-06-26 15:26:00 | Consulate Durban | UNCLASSIFIED | SF PGOV PHUM PREF CG BY RW ABLD |
08DURBAN55 | AT LAUNCH OF PEACE CHAIR, ZUMA TALKS OF VIOLENT CRIME [...] ANC President Jacob Zuma acknowledged the challenge of violent crime and murder during his keynote address at the inauguration of the Gandhi-Luthuli Chair of Peace Studies at the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) on September 18. Zuma, who shared the stage with Indian Minister of State for Ex [...] | 2008-09-22 14:35:00 | Consulate Durban | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PGOV SF |
08DURBAN57 | POLITICAL NOTES FROM DURBAN AND CAPE TOWN [...] (SBU) African National Congress (ANC) Provincial chairperson and Provincial Minister for Finance and Economic Development Dr. Zweli Mkhize told Consul General and P/E Assistant in an introductory call in late September that he was confident that the ANC would win 60 percent of the vote in upcom [...] | 2008-10-10 07:05:00 | Consulate Durban | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SF |
08DUSHANBE1022 | DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS [...] (SBU) On July 28th, Post delivered ref demarche regarding the designation of additional Iranian entities and individuals under E.O. 13382 to the Europe and Americas Desk at the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Post will submit any substantive response separately. 2. (U) Point of conta [...] | 2008-08-01 11:17:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP EFIN PARM IR |
08DUSHANBE1067 | RADIO FREE EUROPE/RADIO LIBERTY FACES ADDITIONAL [...] (SBU) Summary: On August 12, CAO met with Sayfiddin Dostiev (pen name Sayofi Mizrob),a former RFE/RL employee who said he has filed a lawsuit accusing RFE/RL of violating Tajik labor law. After a follow-up conversation with RFE/RL Tajik Service Director Rod Shahidi, CAO confirmed that, contra [...] | 2008-08-13 09:42:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KDEM PHUM KPAO TI |
08DUSHANBE1133 | TAJIKISTAN SCO SUMMIT MEDIA REACTION - CAREFUL BALANCE OF [...] (U) Summary: Tajikistan's political analysts expressed few expectations from the SCO summit in the weekly papers prior to the summit, except that Russia would seek support for its actions in Georgia and recognition of independence for South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Most commentators praised Russi [...] | 2008-09-10 11:21:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KDEM PREL PHUM TI |
08DUSHANBE120 | FY07 BFIF REPORTING FROM DUSHANBE [...] Per reftel A, Embassy Dushanbe submits the following report regarding participation in the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) program in FY 2007. Post again thanks the Economic Bureau for its support for these two successful programs. 2. Dushanbe - Regional Transportation Infrast [...] | 2008-01-18 10:10:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM TI |
08DUSHANBE1256 | HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN TAJIKISTAN'S COTTON SECTOR [...] (U) Summary: During a recent visit to Sughd region emboff and visiting G/TIP Officer explored trafficking issues and assessed allegations that students were forced by government authorities to pick cotton, despite a presidential decree prohibiting the practice. Emboff and G/TIP Officer found e [...] | 2008-10-03 06:34:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM EAGR ELAB TI |
08DUSHANBE1268 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IMPLEMENTING UN SECURITY COUNCIL [...] (SBU) On October 3, PolOff delivered reftel demarche on implementing UN Security Council resolutions on Iran to Khusrav Noziri, the Head of the Europe and Americas Department of the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We did not receive a substantive response, but Noziri said he would pass the [...] | 2008-10-06 04:10:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC KNNP IR PARM TI |
08DUSHANBE1317 | TAJIKISTAN: AFGHAN REFUGEE UPDATE [...] SUMMARY: According to government data through August, the number of new arrivals claiming asylum in Tajikistan, mainly from Afghanistan, had reached 957 persons, 212 more than in all of 2007. UNHCR reports that the Tajik government is denying status to a higher percentage of refugees often for [...] | 2008-10-17 06:47:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL PGOV PHUM UNHCR TI AF |
08DUSHANBE1339 | CORRECTED COPY Q CAPTION REMOVED TAJIKISTAN: NARCOTICS, [...] (U) Summary: The Ambassador and Foreign Minister signed letters of agreement to provide over $13 million in additional INL border security, police, anti-crime, and justice sector assistance to Tajikistan. This status report and reftel cover these and prior projects. Tajikistan's Drug Control [...] | 2008-10-23 11:03:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM KJUS PGOV PREL RF TI |
08DUSHANBE1364 | REQUEST FOR $1,750 IN DFAS FUNDING FROM OPERATION ALL [...] (SBU) The Dushanbe Country Office (DCO) requests funding from Operation All Inclusive to support TDY Special Agents who will be assisting the DCO in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 2. (SBU) The requested funds are further described as being utilized in support of TDY person [...] | 2008-11-03 11:05:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | DEAX |
08DUSHANBE1371 | REQUEST FOR $1,750 IN DFAS FUNDING FROM OPERATION ALL [...] (SBU) The Dushanbe Country Office (DCO) requests funding from Operation All Inclusive to support TDY Special Agents who will be assisting the DCO in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 2. (SBU) The requested funds are further described as being utilized in support of TDY person [...] | 2008-11-03 11:56:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | DEAX |
08DUSHANBE1372 | TAJIKISTAN: 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL [...] (U) Tajikistan is not a producer of illicit narcotics, but it is a major transit country after Pakistan and Iran for heroin and opium from Afghanistan. The Republic of Tajikistan has emerged as a frontline state in the war on drugs and is taking the brunt of the boom in Afghan drug production. [...] | 2008-11-03 12:09:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM KJUS PGOV PREL RF TI |
08DUSHANBE1381 | TAJIKISTAN: STRIKE A BLOW AGAINST DRUGS [...] Summary: INL Dushanbe in conjunction with the Karate-do Federation of Tajikistan conducted the 5th International Sato Tecuo Karate-do tournament under the motto "Strike a Blow Against Drugs". The Federation conducted the INL-sponsored tournament in Dushanbe on October 25-26. The tournament lau [...] | 2008-11-10 08:39:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM KJUS PGOV TI |
08DUSHANBE1382 | FEEDBACK ON TAJIKTIP PROSECUTORS' U.S. VISIT [...] Summary: INL, Department of Justice/OPDAT and the Educational and Cultural Affairs Voluntary Visitors Division organized a one-week study tour to Washington for attorneys from the Prosecutor General's Office responsible for prosecuting TIP cases. The four prosecutors, accompanied by Embassy D [...] | 2008-11-10 12:13:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KJUS KCRM TI |
08DUSHANBE1407 | TAJIKISTAN: 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL [...] Is the jurisdiction considered an important regional financial center? 1A. Tajikistan is not a major financial center in the region and its banking system is still developing. Prosecutions for financial criminal activity are unusual. In 2008, authorities did not prosecute or convict anyone [...] | 2008-11-21 03:29:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PGOV SNAR KCRM TI |
08DUSHANBE1498 | ELECTORAL REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN - DON'T BET ON IT [...] (SBU) Representatives from OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) visited Dushanbe last week to speak about amending electoral laws before the elections in 2010. In conjunction with this visit, OSCE held a roundtable on December 3 attended by representatives of polit [...] | 2008-12-11 03:35:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM EAID KDEM PGOV TI |
08DUSHANBE1514 | TAJIKISTAN: NARCOTICS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND JUSTICE SECTOR [...] Summary: The November visit by SCA DAS Krol provided welcomed insights into U.S. plans for Central Asia. EU and OSCE colleagues are still working to improve technical capacity for drug interdiction and Finland continues to stress strategic border management. Tajik law enforcement agencies hav [...] | 2008-12-15 06:19:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM KJUS PGOV PREL RF TI |
08DUSHANBE217 | EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING - DUSHANBE 02/08/08 [...] (SBU) Summary: Per Department's request, Ambassador chaired an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting February 8 to discuss preparations and next steps in light of the current weather and energy problems in Tajikistan. Regional Security Officer, Management Officer, Political/Economics Chie [...] | 2008-02-08 10:55:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC PTER TI |
08DUSHANBE227 | Ambassador Jacobson Declares Humanitarian Disaster in [...] Summary and action request: Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson declares a humanitarian disaster in Tajikistan due to severe food insecurity, exacerbated by a nationwide energy crisis and extreme winter weather. Ambassador and regional mission request that DCHA/OFDA immediately commit USD 50,000 to [...] | 2008-02-13 11:38:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID TI |
08DUSHANBE269 | SOMON AIR - "PRIVATE" IN NAME ONLY. [...] (SBU) Summary: On February 6 EmbOff experienced the pleasure of flying Tajikistan's "first private airline," Somon Air, aboard its wet-leased Turkish Pegasus Airlines Boeing 737-800. Minor intercultural hiccups aside, the flight was normal, and an improvement on the standards of state-owned Ta [...] | 2008-02-21 13:38:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EAIR TI |
08DUSHANBE338 | TAJIKISTAN - REPORT ON FISCAL TRANSPARENCY [...] Following is post's response to reftel tasking. Begin Text: Transparency and accountability of government fiscal actions is poor in Tajikistan, and although the government has made efforts to improve this state of affairs since independence in 1991, progress is inconsistent. The Tajik econo [...] | 2008-03-03 06:52:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PREL TI |
08DUSHANBE375 | TAJIKISTAN - SPECIAL 301 REVIEW [...] SUMMARY: Post recommends that Tajikistan remain on the Special 301 Watch List. Tajikistan has taken some steps over the past year to improve protection of intellectual property, but much work remains to be done. End Summary. 2. Advances in the past year included: -- passage of a Law on [...] | 2008-03-06 03:13:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN ETTC ECON ETRD PGOV EAID TI |
08DUSHANBE490 | TAJIKISTAN COTTON SECTOR HEADING FOR MORE TROUBLE, AS IS [...] Summary: Visits to cotton growing regions and conversations with contacts in the Government of Tajikistan and in the development community show that the Government, despite declarations of "freedom to farm," is continuing its usual practice of coercing farmers to grow cotton. The "profitabilit [...] | 2008-04-09 07:53:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EINV ECON PGOV TI |
08DUSHANBE493 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON TRAVEL RESTRICTION REQUIREMENTS IN [...] (SBU) PolOff and ConOff delivered the demarche on UNSCRs 1737, 1747 and 1803 to Yatimsho Musofirov, the Deputy Head of the Consular Department of the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We gave Musofirov a non-paper detailing the points raised in reftel, and described the measures the United St [...] | 2008-04-09 10:24:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC KNNP UNSC IR TI |
08DUSHANBE512 | TAJIKISTAN - CONVICTION OF PROMINENT ENTREPRENEUR [...] (SBU) On April 8, a court in Tajikistan convicted Marouf Orifov, the majority owner of the Orima supermarket chain, of tax evasion and bribery, and sentenced him to 8 years and 6 months imprisonment. The case is an example of the country's oppressive business environment, and the ruthless mann [...] | 2008-04-10 09:33:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON PHUM EINV TI |
08DUSHANBE522 | FEED THE PEOPLE; STARVE EXTREMISM: CONTINUING NEEDS FOR [...] Embassy Dushanbe appreciates the opportunity for senior review of its Mission Strategic Plan via digital video conference April 10 (ref A). The robust attendance from representatives of State and other agencies clearly demonstrated a keen level of interest in several of our most pressing iss [...] | 2008-04-15 07:33:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR ECON PHUM PREL WFP TI |
08DUSHANBE526 | THE IMPACT OF NOT RIGHTSIZING EMBASSY DUSHANBE'S [...] Summary: Embassy Dushanbe's thoroughly inadequate management staffing means we have had to turn down important positions requested by the Drug Enforcement Agency, Office of Defense Cooperation, and USAID. We understand the need for "triage" in the current budgetary environment, but urge the [...] | 2008-04-16 04:54:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID SNAR MASS PREL TI |
08DUSHANBE649 | TAJIKISTAN - FOOD INSECURITY LIKELY TO WORSEN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Alanna Shaikh, EUR/ACE Central Asia Country Assistance Coordinator, visited Tajikistan from April 24 to May 1 to assess humanitarian assistance needs. She confirmed that food security problems persist (reftel A) and that they will worsen in the coming year without intervention b [...] | 2008-05-07 12:41:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR EFIN ECON PREL PGOV TI |
08DUSHANBE650 | TAJIKISTAN - FOOD INSECURITY LIKELY TO WORSEN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Alanna Shaikh, EUR/ACE Central Asia Country Assistance Coordinator, visited Tajikistan from April 24 to May 1 to assess humanitarian assistance needs. She confirmed that food security problems persist (reftel A) and that they will worsen in the coming year without intervention b [...] | 2008-05-07 12:41:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR EFIN ECON PREL PGOV TI |
08DUSHANBE688 | RAHMON CALLS FOR THE TRANSFER OF ARREST POWER FROM THE [...] (SBU) Summary: In his annual speech to Parliament, President Rahmon called for the transfer by 2010 of the power to issue preliminary arrest warrants from the prosecutors to the courts. Our contacts are uncertain whether this step will make much difference in the balance of power between the [...] | 2008-05-20 07:47:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SNAR KCRM KJUS TI |
08DUSHANBE879 | TERRORIST FINANCE: PASSAGE OF RAJAH SOLAIMAN [...] On June 24, Post delivered reftel demarche regarding the addition of eight Rajah Solaiman Movement names to the list of individuals/entities associated with the Taliban or al Qaida, via dipnote to the Americas Department of the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Post will submit any substant [...] | 2008-07-02 12:17:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL TI KTFN PTER EFIN CVIS KVPR |
08DUSHANBE980 | TAJIKISTAN: ARREST OF SEVEN FILIPINO AND SOUTH AFRICAN [...] (SBU) Since May 26, 2008, the Tajik Customs Service, Tajik Drug Control Agency (TDCA) and the Tajik State Committee on National Security (TSCNS) have arrested seven individuals (4 Filipino couriers, 2 Filipino facilitators and 1 South African facilitator) and seized approximately 13.5 kilograms [...] | 2008-07-25 06:00:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR TI |
08DUSHANBE998 | TAJIKISTAN: ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK FINANCED ROAD [...] Summary: Ministry of Transportation and Asian Development Bank officials agree that the re-built A-372 road in the north-central Vaksh/Surkhob/Kizilsu valley between Dushanbe and the Karamik border crossing with Kyrgyzstan will attract freight haulers currently using the trans-Pamir route from [...] | 2008-07-30 12:29:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV PREL CH KG TI |
08DUSSELDORF10 | GERMAN STATE MAINTAINS COMMITMENT TO COMBAT FORCED [...] (SBU) Summary: North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW),Germany's most populous state, appears to be successfully combating trafficking in persons for the purposes of sexual exploitation. Using both traditional and innovative methods, NRW experienced a decrease in the number of trafficking in persons ca [...] | 2008-02-25 14:05:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM ELAB KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG GM |
08DUSSELDORF11 | CONSTITUTIONAL COURT SETS HIGH HURDLES FOR ONLINE SEARCHES, [...] (SBU) Summary: In a long-awaited landmark February 27 decision, the German Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe declared unconstitutional parts of a law allowing online searches, introduced in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in 2006. The court ruled that such searches interfere in an i [...] | 2008-02-29 16:32:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV KISL KPAO GM |
08DUSSELDORF13 | VIDEO SURVEILLANCE IN GERMANY: PERSPECTIVES FROM NRW [...] (SBU) Summary: The Duesseldorf Police Chief recently discussed in considerable depth with CG the use and limitations of video surveillance. The North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) law, under which he operates, places much stricter limits on such surveillance by the police than by non-police cameras, [...] | 2008-03-17 18:36:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PTER KCRM GM |
08DUSSELDORF17 | THE LEFT PARTY IN NRW: AN EMERGING FACTOR IN STATE POLITICS [...] (SBU) Summary: Barely six months after forming its North-Rhine Westphalia chapter in October 2007, the Left Party is changing the political landscape in Germany's most populous state. The party is gaining in membership and in the opinion polls and already has its first state parliament (Landt [...] | 2008-04-16 09:50:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON ELAB GM |
08DUSSELDORF18 | BELEAGUERED NRW SPD REELECTS CHAIRWOMAN; DELEGATES DOUBTFUL [...] (SBU) Summary: At a state party convention on April 5, the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) Social Democrats (SPD) reelected chair Hannelore Kraft by a landslide, setting her up to lead the party in four important elections in the state over the next 18 months. As the party strives to return to p [...] | 2008-04-16 09:50:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON ELAB GM |
08DUSSELDORF2 | ONLINE SEARCHES: CONSTITUTIONAL COURT LIKELY TO OVERTURN KEY [...] (SBU) Summary: Well informed sources in North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) expect the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe in early 2008 to overturn path-breaking amendments to NRW legislation allowing online searches in terrorism and other cases. The online language, which amended an earlier [...] | 2008-01-03 12:39:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV KISL KPAO GM |
08DUSSELDORF20 | CORRECTED VERSION: BELEAGUERED NRW SPD REELECTS CHAIRWOMAN; [...] (SBU) Summary: At a state party convention on April 5, the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) Social Democrats (SPD) reelected chair Hannelore Kraft by a landslide, setting her up to lead the party in four important elections in the state over the next 18 months. As the party strives to return to p [...] | 2008-04-18 14:33:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON GM |
08DUSSELDORF21 | REGIONAL CHAMBER OFFICIALS CONTINUE TO PUSH BACK ON IRAN [...] (SBU) As part of the Mission's ongoing dialogue with the German business community on Iran-related issues, EMIN, CG and Pol/Econoff met with a senior Duesseldorf Chamber of Commerce (IHK) official on April 17, who expressed "fear" that the German government and the Federal Agency of Economics [...] | 2008-04-23 14:11:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PTER PGOV KNNP ETTC MNUC PREL IR GM |
08DUSSELDORF22 | THE WORD FROM GERMANY'S INDUSTRIAL HEARTLAND: IMPACT OF U.S. [...] (SBU) Summary: Senior interlocutors in North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) told EMIN April 16-17 that the international financial crisis and the weakening U.S. economy have had a limited impact on the real economy. There would, however be "indirect impacts" as growth in Asian and other developing e [...] | 2008-04-23 14:16:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PREL PGOV EU GM |
08DUSSELDORF23 | THE WORD FROM GERMANY'S INDUSTRIAL HEARTLAND: IMPACT OF U.S. [...] (SBU) Summary: Senior interlocutors in North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) told EMIN April 16-17 that the international financial crisis and the weakening U.S. economy have had a limited impact on the real economy. There would, however be "indirect impacts" as growth in Asian and other developing e [...] | 2008-04-23 14:36:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PREL PGOV EU GM |
08DUSSELDORF24 | ANOTHER DUESSELDORF-BASED BANK RESCUED [...] (SBU) After German state institutions intervened in 2007 to save the well known WestLB and IKB banks, the "Duesseldorfer Hypothekenbank" (DHB),this week also required a rescue operation. In a "forced sale" on April 21, a fund controlled by the German Association of Private Sector Banks (BdB) [...] | 2008-04-24 14:51:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PGOV GM |
08DUSSELDORF25 | BONN-VIBRANT: A GROWING CITY AFTER CAPITAL MOVES TO BERLIN [...] (U) Summary: The gloom that descended upon Bonn in the wake of the German government's 1991 decision to move the capital back to Berlin has lifted as the city booms economically and retains its strong international orientation. Through the Bonn-Berlin Law and other initiatives introduced in t [...] | 2008-04-29 13:15:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON GM |
08DUSSELDORF27 | GERMAN MUSLIM LEADER FLAGS ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION AS [...] (SBU) Summary: In a recent conversation, the new spokesperson for Germany's Muslim Coordination Council (KRM),Ali Kizilkaya, stressed to us that his priority for his six month term is to advocate for the introduction of Islamic religious instruction in the public schools. He also expressed [...] | 2008-05-20 11:42:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KISL GM |
08DUSSELDORF3 | GERMAN REGULATORS PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO EUROPE-IRAN [...] (SBU) German federal banking regulators report they have placed the Hamburg-based Europe-Iran Commercial Bank (Europaeisch-Iranische Handelsbank) under "special supervision." As part of Mission Germany's ongoing dialogue with the Federal Finance Ministry in Berlin and Bonn-based German federa [...] | 2008-01-10 13:37:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PTER PGOV KNNP ETTC MNUC PREL GM IR |
08DUSSELDORF32 | COUNCIL OF EX-MUSLIMS CHALLENGES GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S ISLAM [...] (SBU) Summary: At its first conference May 31-June 1, the German "Council of Ex-Muslims" challenged the annual Islam Conference hosted by Federal Interior Minister Schaeuble, criticizing him for approaching the question of integration of immigrants in terms of religion and attempting to streng [...] | 2008-06-27 11:54:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KISL IR GM |
08DUSSELDORF34 | FOOTNOTE TO AN OLD CONTROVERSY: "LOCUST" BECOMES MODEL [...] (SBU) Summary: Germany watchers will recall the politicization surrounding the takeover in 2004/2005 of the well known North Rhine Westphalia-based company Grohe by the U.S.-based Texas Pacific Group (TPG),which prompted former SPD party chair Franz Muentefering to coin the term "locusts" (H [...] | 2008-07-11 08:09:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON ELAB PGOV GM |
08DUSSELDORF35 | ANATOMY OF A CRISIS: EXPULSION PROCEEDINGS VS. CLEMENT [...] (SBU) Summary: The controversy in the SPD that has dominated Germany's domestic political news since the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) party decided on July 30 to expel ex-NRW Minister President and Federal Economics Minister Wolfgang Clement has abated somewhat after he issued something of an [...] | 2008-08-08 14:22:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON ELAB GM |
08DUSSELDORF36 | BROAD OPPOSITION FORMS AGAINST "ANTI-ISLAMIZATION CONGRESS" [...] (U) Summary: Plans by the anti-immigrant, far right group "Pro Koeln" to hold a so-called "Anti-Islamization Congress" on September 19-20 in Cologne have provoked broad opposition from all major political parties, trade unions, and churches, as well as radical leftist and anarchist groups. Or [...] | 2008-09-17 15:37:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KISL CASC ASEC GM |
08DUSSELDORF37 | IMPRESSIVE SHOW OF SOLIDARITY WITH MUSLIMS IN COLOGNE; RALLY [...] (SBU) Summary: The September 19-20 so-called "Anti-Islamization" Congress held by the local right-wing, anti-immigrant group "Pro Koeln" fizzled, after an impressive show of opposition by civil society groups and relatively few clashes. Local and regional politicians claimed "victory against [...] | 2008-09-24 14:57:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KISL PHUM GM |
08DUSSELDORF4 | TRIAL ON ALLEGED ILLEGAL EXPORTS OF MILITARY GOODS TO IRAQ [...] (U) An Iraqi-born businessman from Essen, Aso Salih Koyie (47),has been charged with violating an EU arms embargo against Iraq through the 2004 delivery of 78 power generating sets formerly used by the German Army. The trial, which opened before the Essen Regional Court on January 3, continu [...] | 2008-01-11 12:35:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP PARM KJUS KISL PTER KPAO KVPR IZ GM |
08DUSSELDORF41 | OUTGOING MUSLIM LEADER COMMENTS ON HIS TENURE AS KRM [...] (SBU) Summary: Outgoing Muslim Coordination Council (KRM) Spokesman Ali Kizilkaya on September 22 gave us a critical view of progress in relations between Germany's Muslims and the German state. Reviewing his six month tenure, which ended September 29, he asserted that the KRM had made progre [...] | 2008-10-08 04:10:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KISL GM |
08DUSSELDORF43 | LIFE IN PRISON FOR "SUITCASE BOMBER" IN LANDMARK DECISION [...] (SBU) Summary: In a landmark December 9 decision, the Duesseldorf Higher Regional Court sentenced Youssef Mohamad El-Hajdib, aka the `suitcase bomber' of Cologne, to life imprisonment for attempted murder in an undetermined number of cases in connection with a failed terrorist attack on two [...] | 2008-12-09 16:43:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV KISL KPAO KVPR KCRM LE GM |
08DUSSELDORF5 | VIEWS FROM AN EPICENTER OF THE SUBPRIME CRISIS IN GERMANY [...] (SBU) Summary: Senior bankers and regulators involved in the subprime crisis in North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) told a Treasury delegation led by DAS Mark Sobel on January 9 that the crisis is not yet over in Germany. After the bailouts of Duesseldorf-based IKB and Leipzig-based SachsenLB, seni [...] | 2008-01-14 14:20:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PREL PGOV GM |
08DUSSELDORF6 | COURT FINES BUSINESSMAN FOR ILLEGAL EXPORTS OF MILITARY [...] (U) After a month-long trial (reftel),the Essen Regional Court on January 25 found Aso Salih Koyie guilty of having violated section 34 of the German Foreign Trade and Payments Law (restrictions on the export of military goods) through the 2004 delivery to Iraq of 78 power generating sets for [...] | 2008-01-28 14:17:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP PARM KJUS KISL PTER KPAO KVPR IZ GM |
08DUSSELDORF7 | GERMAN BANKING REGULATORY FEUD RESOLVED [...] (U) On February 5, the two chief German banking regulatory bodies ended a long-standing feud over who will have ultimate oversight in the German banking sector. In a much anticipated decision, the Bundesbank in Frankfurt ceded most regulatory authority (banking supervision, sanctions, etc) to [...] | 2008-02-06 18:12:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PREL PGOV GM |
08DUSSELDORF9 | GERMAN COURT REJECTS SCIENTOLOGY APPEAL AGAINST [...] (U) Summary: The Higher Administrative Court in Muenster rejected an appeal by the Church of Scientology (COS) of Germany February 12 to end surveillance of the Church by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (OPC). The court found that COS maintained "ambitions against Ge [...] | 2008-02-21 14:31:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | KIRF PHUM PGOV GM |
08ECTION02OF02ATHENS959 | GREECE: JUNE TIP UPDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-03 12:32:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL SMIG KCRM KWMN GR |
08EFTODAMASCUS487 | NO EVIDENCE OF SEA/GTIP MISCONDUCT IN UNDOF/UNTSO [...] (U) This cable is in response to State 68780. 2. (SBU) Post contacted sources in the local human rights and NGO communities, in addition to media and DAT contacts regarding the status of SEA/GTIP in the UNDOF/UNTSO mission. Sources had no knowledge of any SEA/GTIP related complaints against [...] | 2008-07-08 15:16:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPKO PHUM UNSE |
08EFTOUSUNNEWYORK457 | CHILD OF MICRONESIAN MISSION DIPLOMAT REPORTS [...] (SBU) On May 12 Leah Jeanette Jeem (Lippwe),12 year old daughter of Micronesian Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR),Minister Jeem Lippwe, informed school officials that her stepmother, Lerina Rhayn Lippwe, on the night of May 11 pushed her against a wall, slapped her, pulled her hair, and p [...] | 2008-05-21 19:16:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED | OFDP PREL FM |
08FESTTWO1 | NDJAMENA 001: AN EERIE NORMALCY RETURNS [...] Summary: Life is slowly returning to what passes for normal in N'Djamena as Chadian citizens emerge from hiding or flight to view the newest scars on this historically war-torn city. The U.S. Embassy transferred operations from a temporary site at the French base to the Chancery and other fa [...] | 2008-02-17 15:50:00 | US Delegation FEST TWO | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF CASC SU CD |
08FESTTWO10 | NDJAMENA 004 - SUSPENSION OF VISA SERVICES [...] (U) SUMMARY: Embassy N'Djamena has suspended all visa operations until further notice, with the exception of American Citizen Services. Post requests assistance from Embassies in flight route proximity from N'Djamena for Chadian national visa processing, including Paris, Yaounde, Libreville [...] | 2008-02-20 17:14:00 | US Delegation FEST TWO | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS CD |
08FESTTWO13 | NDJAMENA 005: CIVIL SOCIETY WARNS OF PRECARIOUS POLITICAL [...] (SBU) Summary. In the aftermath of the February 2-3 "Battle of N'Djamena," Chadian civil society is expressing new levels of concern at the deteriorating human rights situation and the apparent single-minded determination of President Deby to proceed with a military solution to what they perce [...] | 2008-02-22 18:15:00 | US Delegation FEST TWO | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF PGOV PHUM SU CD |
08FESTTWO8 | NDJAMENA 003: EAC DISCUSSES SECURITY POSTURE [...] (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena's EAC met on Tuesday, February 19 in order to discuss the current security situation in Chad and post's current Ordered Departure status. The meeting was chaired by the Ambassador and was attended by DCM, DAO, POL/MIL, POL/ECON, MED, MGMT, CONS, and RSO. 2. (SBU) The [...] | 2008-02-20 09:28:00 | US Delegation FEST TWO | UNCLASSIFIED | CD ASEC |
08FLORENCE54 | SAN MARINO ELECTS NEW GOVERMENT [...] The new San Marino Government was sworn in on December 3, 2008. Following the results of the November general elections (Reftel A),the Parliament elected a Center-Right coalition government formed by the Christian Democratic Party (PDCS),the Popular Alliance (AP),the Freedom Party (LDL),[...] | 2008-12-04 16:39:00 | Consulate Florence | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR SM |
08FRANKFURT1001 | German Economy Holds its Breath for Financial Crisis to [...] SUMMARY. The international financial crisis has so far had a limited impact in Germany and many analysts contend the EU and emerging markets will pick up most of the slack from lower exports to the U.S. The soaring euro and a continuing stream of write-downs by German banks have shaken confid [...] | 2008-04-04 09:07:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EU GM |
08FRANKFURT1066 | Hesse Installs CDU Caretaker Government [...] SUMMARY: After months of contentious political deadlock, the newly-elected Hesse parliament convened April 5 and, as expected, failed to elect a government. As dictated by the state constitution, the current CDU cabinet stays on as a caretaker government under the leadership of Roland Koch. [...] | 2008-04-08 13:39:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08FRANKFURT124 | Hesse Election Preview: CDU's Koch Steals the Headlines in [...] SUMMARY. Two weeks before the state elections in Hesse, Roland Koch (CDU) has made the controversial issue of immigrant juvenile crime a centerpiece of his campaign. The move has captured media attention and stolen the spotlight from rival parties in an election that, along with two others [...] | 2008-01-11 14:49:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08FRANKFURT1515 | Daimler and Porsche: Differing Challenges in Reducing CO2 [...] SUMMARY: The proposed European Union directive requiring car manufacturers to lower CO2 emissions significantly by 2012 presents major challenges to Daimler and Porsche, both German manufacturers of high-end, high-powered automobiles. Neither firm has expressed confidence that it will reach th [...] | 2008-05-19 05:37:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND ENRG PGOV SENV GM |
08FRANKFURT1581 | German Banks See Light at End of Subprime Tunnel, but Few [...] Summary: Following first quarter reports showing further write-downs, major German banks are beginning to see signs of recovery in the financial sector, as the real economy exceeds expectations in both growth and employment. Industry insiders see challenges ahead in finding new, profitable b [...] | 2008-05-21 13:03:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EU GM |
08FRANKFURT1684 | ECB Monetary Operations Have Unintended Effects on [...] Summary. Despite some signs of a return to financial stability in the euro zone, the dysfunctional state of interbank lending remains a cause of concern at the European Central Bank (ECB). Private banks continue to rely on the ECB for liquidity, reflecting ongoing confidence issues in the ban [...] | 2008-05-29 09:28:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EU GM |
08FRANKFURT2271 | Guilty Verdict in Ansar-al Islam Trial [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After more than two years of proceedings, on July 15 the Fifth Senate at the Higher Regional Court in Stuttgart announced guilty verdicts for all three defendants in the in the Ansar-al Islam trial. Ata Abdoulaziz Rashid received a ten years sentence, Mazen al-Hussein seven and [...] | 2008-07-21 14:13:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC KISL IZ GM |
08FRANKFURT2272 | Defendant Testifies on Relationship with A.Q. Khan in [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In the ongoing trial of Gotthard Lerch, the defendant unexpectedly testified in his own defense on July 11, denying any role in the activities of Pakistani nuclear scientist A.Q. Khan. Lerch said he agreed to speak in his own defense after reading an avalanche of false accusati [...] | 2008-07-21 14:16:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM MNUC PREL KNNP ETTC KJUS KCRM GM |
08FRANKFURT2299 | Frankfurt Financial Experts Express Pessimism on [...] Summary: With commodity prices soaring, the euro at an all time high, and financial turmoil in the U.S. in the headlines, worries of a recession and further shocks to the financial system remain high in Germany and Europe. Frankfurt-based financial and macroeconomic experts agree that growth [...] | 2008-07-24 08:10:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EU GM |
08FRANKFURT236 | Hesse Election Update: Opposition Gaining, CDU Slipping in [...] SUMMARY. As it enters its final stage, the increasingly fierce and bitter Hesse state election has become a referendum on the polarizing figure of Minister President Roland Koch. Despite the campaign's intense focus on one person, victory or defeat on January 27 will shift momentum for the na [...] | 2008-01-24 13:56:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08FRANKFURT265 | Hesse Election Damages CDU's Koch; Breakthrough for the [...] SUMMARY: The Hesse state election ended in a serious blow to the ruling CDU and Minister President Roland Koch, whose political career is now badly damaged after his divisive election strategy backfired. The election resulted in a virtual tie between the CDU and the SPD, with both sides, howe [...] | 2008-01-28 14:02:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08FRANKFURT2654 | Porsche Steps up VW Takeover Effort [...] SUMMARY: Porsche, Germany's smallest automobile maker, has received permission from the EU to pursue a takeover of Volkswagen and has stepped up its efforts to acquire a majority stake in the company. Major hurdles remain, such as how to divide power in the supervisory board of a merged entit [...] | 2008-08-25 09:43:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND ENRG PGOV SENV GM |
08FRANKFURT2701 | Hesse SPD Reignites Left Party Cooperation Debate [...] SUMMARY: The Hesse SPD is once again playing with fire by moving forward with plans to form a SPD-Green minority government supported by the Left Party. Simply reopening the question of cooperation with the Left has already unleashed a firestorm of debate in the national press, fomented infigh [...] | 2008-08-28 12:16:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08FRANKFURT2702 | Hesse SPD Reignites Left Party Cooperation Debate [...] SUMMARY: The Hesse SPD is once again playing with fire by moving forward with plans to form a SPD-Green minority government supported by the Left Party. Simply reopening the question of cooperation with the Left has already unleashed a firestorm of debate in the national press, fomented infigh [...] | 2008-08-28 12:16:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08FRANKFURT2735 | Commerzbank Buys Dresdner, Fuelling Consolidation Debate [...] Summary: Commerzbank's acquisition of Dresdner Bank this week is the third and largest bank takeover in Germany this year, as global financial turmoil brings long-awaited consolidation to Germany's notoriously over-banked financial sector. With the deal, Commerzbank picks up a bank which has [...] | 2008-09-03 12:17:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON GM |
08FRANKFURT276 | TREASURY DELEGATION MEETS WITH THE ECB AND GERMAN BANKS [...] A Treasury Department delegation recently visited Frankfurt to discuss global financial turmoil with the ECB, the Bundesbank and representatives of Germany's private banks. The ECB bemoaned a lack of information on the full extent of the turmoil, but none of the interlocutors foresaw an impen [...] | 2008-01-29 08:21:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EU GM |
08FRANKFURT2857 | German Bank Consolidation Reveals Conservative Business [...] SUMMARY. In a recent wave of acquisitions in the German banking sector, private German banks have taken over partners with large retail businesses to shore up capital and acquire steady, reliable sources of income. These moves reflect a changing business model designed to help banks adjust t [...] | 2008-09-19 05:58:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EU GM |
08FRANKFURT3102 | MERKEL AND STEINBRUECK UNVEIL FINANCIAL RESCUE PACKAGE [...] SUMMARY: Chancellor Merkel and Finance Minister Steinbrueck announced the details of Germany's financial rescue package October 13, following the French-led effort to coordinate efforts among the 15 euro zone members at this weekend's Paris summit. The so-called Financial Market Stabilizatio [...] | 2008-10-14 12:57:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EU GM |
08FRANKFURT3103 | MERKEL AND STEINBRUECK UNVEIL FINANCIAL RESCUE PACKAGE [...] SUMMARY: Chancellor Merkel and Finance Minister Steinbrueck announced the details of Germany's financial rescue packge October 13, following the French-led effort t coordinate efforts among the 15 euro zone member at this weekend's Paris summit. The so-called Financial Market Stabilization F [...] | 2008-10-14 12:59:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EU GM |
08FRANKFURT3256 | Large German Banks Expect Government to "Invite" them into [...] Summary: In what would be an about-face in government policy, senior managers at large German banks expect the Finance Ministry to "invite", or require, institutions to accept capital injections rather than accept funds on a voluntary basis. Such a change would overcome a perceived weakness o [...] | 2008-10-30 10:02:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN GM |
08FRANKFURT3260 | Large German Banks Expect Government to "Invite" them into [...] Summary: In what would be an about-face in government policy, senior managers at large German banks expect the Finance Ministry to "invite", or require, institutions to accept capital injections rather than accept funds on a voluntary basis. Such a change would overcome a perceived weakness o [...] | 2008-10-30 10:55:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN GM |
08FRANKFURT3300 | Hesse SPD Self-Destructs as Minority Government Attempt [...] (SBU) Summary: Three Hesse SPD parliamentarians torpedoed state party leader Andrea Ypsilanti's plan for an SPD-Green minority government with the support of The Left. The last-minute defections weaken the SPD as it strains to show party unity in an upcoming election year. The CDU stays in p [...] | 2008-11-04 12:55:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08FRANKFURT3330 | Commerzbank Deal Reveals Flexibility in Stabilization Fund [...] Summary: (SBU) Commerzbank, Germany's second largest bank, became the largest bank to date to take part in the government's Financial Market Stabilization Fund (FMSF). The bank secured key concessions, thus avoiding some of the more invasive aspects of the fund. The European Commission annou [...] | 2008-11-06 12:07:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN GM |
08FRANKFURT3463 | German State Pioneers Islamic Instruction in the Schools [...] Summary: In 2006 the southern German state of Baden Wuerttemberg became the first state in Germany to offer Islam, alongside Catholicism, Protestantism and Judaism, as a subject for religious instruction in some public schools, reflecting the state's recognition of Islam's place in society and [...] | 2008-11-24 13:46:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KISL KIRF GM |
08FRANKFURT3553 | German Banks Take State-Level Bailouts over Federal Funds [...] SUMMARY: Both Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg (LBBW) and BayernLB (BLB) have come to terms with their state governments and other owners on capital injections of billions of euros. Putting state-level taxpayers on the line enabled them to maintain local control by avoiding federal rescue funds [...] | 2008-12-03 11:03:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON GM |
08FRANKFURT359 | Authorities Pressure Former RAF Members to Talk [...] SUMMARY: The future of former RAF terrorist Christian Klar, who was scheduled to be freed from prison in 2009, hangs in the balance following the Baden-Wuerttemberg Justice Ministry's decision to rescind his privileges and postpone his release on the grounds that he poses a risk of escaping. [...] | 2008-02-07 08:43:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KCRM ASEC GM |
08FRANKFURT3607 | German Regulators Want Euro-Zone Clearing Platform for [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-08 10:01:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON GM |
08FRANKFURT3633 | German State-Level Stimulus Aims to Offset Industrial [...] SUMMARY: As evidence mounts that Germany has slid into recession, the Baden-Wuerttemberg state government announced this week it will provide its own fiscal stimulus package to combat the coming crisis. Automotive and industrial manufacturers in B-W will undoubtedly welcome the news, having a [...] | 2008-12-09 14:20:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EIND GM |
08FRANKFURT447 | Hesse Waits for Hamburg before Breaking Political Deadlock [...] SUMMARY: Two weeks after the Hesse state election, the political parties remain deadlocked on forming a government with few discernable signs of movement. With state elections in Hamburg coming up soon, all sides appear to be biding their time for now. The disastrous CDU campaign in Hesse has [...] | 2008-02-14 10:50:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08FRANKFURT463 | Frankfurt Airport Expansion and Night Flights Update [...] SUMMARY: Numerous municipalities and several air carriers filed legal challenges to the Frankfurt airport expansion plan before the February 8 deadline, creating a legal tangle for a Hesse state court to sort out. The main sticking point in the plan to build an additional runway and terminal r [...] | 2008-02-15 11:38:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON EIND ENRG PGOV SENV EU GM |
08FRANKFURT568 | German Private Bank Successes Highlight State Bank [...] Summary. With 2007 annual reports coming in from the German banking sector, Germany's two largest private banks registered record earnings despite losses in the second half of the year from subprime-related investments. The success of the large private banks stands in contrast to several sma [...] | 2008-02-27 10:04:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON GM |
08FRANKFURT617 | BLACK-GREEN: GERMANY SEARCHES FOR NEW COALITION OPTIONS [...] SUMMARY. THE RECENT STATE ELECTIONS IN HAMBURG, LOWER SAXONY AND HESSE HAVE SOLIDIFIED THE EMERGENCE OF THE LEFT PARTY AND ESTABLISHED A FIVE-PARTY PRESENCE IN WESTERN GERMANY, FORCING POLITICIANS TO CONSIDER NON-TRADITIONAL COALITION OPTIONS. THE CDU AND GREENS ARE FOR THE FIRST TIME CONSID [...] | 2008-03-03 08:53:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08FRANKFURT636 | Views from Frankfurt on German Banking Regulation and [...] SUMMARY. Following months of global financial turmoil, German banking regulators have taken steps to harmonize and standardize their practices. At the same time, Germany's Finance Minister has become more vocal in criticizing the current regulatory system, calling for higher capital requirem [...] | 2008-03-04 14:55:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EU GM |
08FRANKFURT666 | Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg: A Lone Buyer in a Buyer's [...] SUMMARY: Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg (LBBW),Germany's largest state bank, has emerged from the recent crisis in the state bank sector as a potential buyer for several troubled counterparts. After concluding plans to take over SachsenLB, LBBW is now awaiting EU approval of the deal, while ru [...] | 2008-03-06 13:16:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON GM |
08FREETOWN106 | SIERRA LEONE DELEGATION TO DAKAR OIC SUMMIT [...] On March 10, DCM spoke with Sierra Leone Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Umaru Wurie to inquire about the Sierra Leone delegation to the OIC Summit and note the request for a meeting with Special Envoy Cumber. Ambassador Wurie stated that Sierra Leone would be [...] | 2008-03-10 17:15:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OIC AORC SL |
08FREETOWN11 | FREETOWN MEDIA PLACEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 2007 [...] Summary: Embassy Freetown's outreach in December 2007 Included articles surrounding the arrival of the Amistad and programs organized to raise awareness about it, Ambassador Perry's maiden press conference, the performances of Devin Philips and New Orleans Straight Ahead jazz ensemble in Sierra [...] | 2008-01-09 18:13:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO SL |
08FREETOWN121 | FREETOWN DELIVERED MONTERREY CONSENSUS: BACKGROUND [...] On February 28, Ambassador Perry spoke with Sierra Leone Foreign Minister Zainab Bangura to convey information on the Monterrey consensus and the review process. She provided the Minister with a full text of the 2002 Monterrey consensus document and a copy of UNGA Resolution. Minister Bangura [...] | 2008-03-14 13:51:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON ETRD PREL SL |
08FREETOWN122 | UNCLAS FREETOWN 000122 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-14 13:53:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | IR KNNP MNUC PARM |
08FREETOWN138 | FREETOWN MEDIA PLACEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2008 [...] Summary: Embassy Freetown's outreach in Freetown included articles surrounding the commemoration of Black History Month, including a discussion hosted by Ambassador Perry and film showings at the Kissy and Fourah Bay College Libraries. Ambassador Perry also opened a seminar on resources managem [...] | 2008-03-25 14:06:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO SL |
08FREETOWN150 | FREETOWN DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. SPECIAL ENVOY [...] On March 26, Embassy Freetown delivered a diplomatic note to the Sierra Leone Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to inform them of the appointment of Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr. as the Special Envoy for MANPADS. Post also provided relevant background information on effort [...] | 2008-03-28 12:35:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS PGOV PREL PTER MARR PARM SL |
08FREETOWN154 | AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH DIASPORA PARLIAMENTARIANS [...] SUMMARY: On March 26, Ambassador Perry, the public affairs officer, and poloff met with 13 Members of Parliament (MPs) who have returned from the diaspora, as well as representatives of the National Democratic Institute (NDI). Many in the group spent at least a decade in either the United Stat [...] | 2008-03-31 17:04:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM SL |
08FREETOWN157 | MORE OFFICIALS THAN VOTERS: APATHY MARKS [...] SUMMARY: Sierra Leone's local by-elections to fill four Parliamentary seats vacated by Cabinet Ministers took place on March 29, and results are expected to be announced the second week of April. Polling centers for the lone Freetown seat in contention were observed by a small embassy observer [...] | 2008-04-01 13:18:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM SL |
08FREETOWN188 | AMBASSADORS' WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE IN SCHOOLS [...] Embassy Freetown is very pleased to support the proposed "Ambassadors' Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools (AWASH) Initiative." 2. Sierra Leone continues to rank the lowest on the Human Development Index and is seventh lowest on the Human Poverty Index. About 52% of the people live on [...] | 2008-04-18 13:50:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO SOCI SL |
08FREETOWN189 | EMBASSY/FREETOWN SCIENCE FELLOWS REQUEST [...] Embassy Freetown greatly appreciates the opportunity to submit two proposals in response to reftel A, each addressing priority and urgent needs. With a small USAID/Sierra Leone budget, Post is limited in its ability to assist the new Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) in several key areas of nee [...] | 2008-04-18 16:26:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TSPL SENV EAGR SL |
08FREETOWN198 | UNREST IN KONO DISTRICT [...] (U) On 04/23/2008, it was reported that there was a serious disturbance in the Kono District of Sierra Leone. In the early morning hours some local youth went to an area that is under contract to the Kariba Mining Company in Koidu Town to mine for diamonds at the No. 11 Tailings. The youth w [...] | 2008-04-24 16:58:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC PGOV SL |
08FREETOWN203 | FREETOWN EAC REVIEWS SECURITY IN LIGHT OF RISING [...] On April 29, 2008, the Ambassador chaired Embassy Freetown's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review the security situation surrounding the rising food and fuel prices in Sierra Leone and the affect on the population. The potential for unrest is compounded by political tensions preparator [...] | 2008-04-29 17:20:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC SL |
08FREETOWN204 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - SIERRA [...] Please see the following responses keyed to reftel A. Note that responses reflect currently available information on this situation, and that not all of the suggested questions posed in reftel A were answerable at this time or applicable to the Sierra Leone context. ------ DEMAND ------ [...] | 2008-04-30 15:06:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EAGR EAID ETRD ECON SL |
08FREETOWN215 | SIERRA LEONE: ACTIVISTS FOR DEMOCRACY AND [...] The Chief of Mission, working closely with the embassy team, is pleased to report significant progress in efforts to achieve the President's Freedom Agenda. As reported recently in the 2007 Human Rights Report, the Advancing Democracy and Freedom Report, and the Advancing Democratic Values Act [...] | 2008-05-06 16:39:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL SL |
08FREETOWN225 | POST REQUESTS FOOD AID FOR SIERRA LEONE [...] Sierra Leone is currently sitting at the bottom of the United Nations' Human Development Index and facing a severe food crisis as the price of its primary staple - rice - continues to rise on the world market. 2. According to calculations by the Mission team in conjunction with other stakeh [...] | 2008-05-14 16:22:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL EAGR ABUD SL |
08FREETOWN235 | PRESIDENT LAUNCHES NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION [...] SUMMARY: President Earnest Bai Koroma officially launched the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) on May 19, 2008. This strategy represents a comprehensive approach to combating corruption and includes: objectives and activities for government ministries beyond the Anti-Corruption Commiss [...] | 2008-05-19 16:41:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM SL |
08FREETOWN256 | NOTIFYING SIERRA LEONE OF AGOA 2008 FORUM [...] (U) DCM met with Sierra Leone MFA Director General Umaru Wurie on May 8 to inform the Sierra Leone Government that the next AGOA Forum will occur in Washington July 14-16 and to encourage Sierra Leone's participation. On May 12, letters were sent to Minister of Trade and Industry Alimamy Korom [...] | 2008-06-02 13:36:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV EFIN EAID SL |
08FREETOWN257 | SIERRA LEONE: DELIVERED DEMARCHES ON FOOD [...] Per instructions refs A-C, Embassy Freetown delivered points to the Sierra Leone Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture to convey information on the President's Global Food Security Initiative and to seek their cooperation. Post also conveyed the importance of not imposing export rest [...] | 2008-06-02 13:51:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR EAID SL |
08FREETOWN258 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED, SIERRA LEONE: GLOBAL MARITIME [...] (U) On 27 May 2008, the Defense Attache met with Brigadier Nelson-Williams, Deputy Chief Defense Staff and Commander Mansaray, Commander, Maritime Wing, Ministry of Defense to discusss the Global Maritime Partnership Initiative. Relevant talking points were provided. Both respresentatives state [...] | 2008-06-02 14:40:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID MARR MCAP PGOV SL |
08FREETOWN261 | SIERRA LEONE: MANDATORY REPORT ON FORCED LABOR AND [...] Forced and child labor are known to be problems in Sierra Leone, primarily for the provision of services and in diamond mining. Exploitation is also suspected in quarries, and the rubber, timber, and fishing industries. These particular industries are the subject of in-country research by an i [...] | 2008-06-03 11:40:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SL |
08FREETOWN262 | EAC DISCUSSES SECURITY POSTURE FOR JULY 4TH EVENT [...] (SBU) On June 3, 2008, the Freetown Emergency Action Committee convened to review Post's security posture in preparation for the Independence Day event to be held in the Chancery. The DCM, RSO, MGT, POL, DAO, USAID, A/PAO, GSO and ARSO were in attendance. The EAC agreed that the Embassy secur [...] | 2008-06-03 11:44:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC SL |
08FREETOWN274 | AMBASSADOR PERRY VISITS SIERRA LEONE'S NORTHERN [...] SUMMARY: Ambassador Perry, accompanied by USAID and PAS staff, visited Port Loko and Bombali Districts in northern Sierra Leone on May 29, 2008. Included in the Ambassador's site visits were two Ambassador's Girls' Scholarship Program (AGSP) schools and meetings with key regional, local and po [...] | 2008-06-09 12:52:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL KDEM PGOV SL |
08FREETOWN288 | SCENE SETTER FOR AMBASSADOR WILLIAMSON TRAVEL TO SIERRA [...] With the Special Court for Sierra Leone slowly bringing its work to a close, your visit comes at a crucial time to encourage Court officials to remain committed to the completion strategy, as well as to inform the process of determining the Court's legacy to Sierra Leone. ------------------- [...] | 2008-06-13 11:52:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM OTRA SL |
08FREETOWN294 | AGOA FORUM INVITATIONS DELIVERED [...] Per reftel, Embassy Freetown delivered invitations for the AGOA Forum to three Government of Sierra Leone ministers: Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Zainab Bangura; Minister of Trade and Industry Alimamy Koroma; and Minister of Finance David Carew. Post will report ba [...] | 2008-06-16 16:45:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETRD EAID OPDC SL |
08FREETOWN30 | HONORING WOMEN'S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN SIERRA LEONE [...] Summary: Following presidential and parliamentary elections in 2007, a committee led by two NGOs -- Search for Common Ground and Enhancing Interaction and Interface Between Civil Society and the State to Improve Poor People's Lives (ENCISS) -- convened a 2-day symposium, The Honoring Women Ini [...] | 2008-01-22 15:16:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM SL |
08FREETOWN305 | APC AND SLPP RE-LAUNCH UNITY RADIO [...] SUMMARY: On June 12, Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma, of the All People's Congress (APC)-led government officially re-launched the opposition Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP)) Unity Radio 94.9. The Ministry of Information and Communication had closed the radio station on May 8 (Ref [...] | 2008-06-27 19:06:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PINR SL |
08FREETOWN313 | EAC DISCUSSES SECURITY FOR JULY 5 LOCAL ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) On July 1, 2008, the Freetown Emergency Action Committee convened to discuss the current situation leading up to the general local elections scheduled for July 5, 2008. The AMB, DCM, RSO, MGT, POL, DAO, USAID, CON, PAO, and LEGAT were in attendance. The EAC discussed several incidents of [...] | 2008-07-01 15:37:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC SL |
08FREETOWN329 | SIERRA LEONE AGOA FORUM DELEGATION UPDATE [...] (U) Despite continued engagement with Government of Sierra Leone representatives, post is still awaiting confirmation on the composition of the AGOA Forum delegation. During July 10 meeting (septel),Minister of Finance informed Ambassador and Poloff that he thought Sierra Leone should have a d [...] | 2008-07-10 10:55:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV EFIN EAID SL |
08FREETOWN331 | SIERRA LEONE CONFIRMS AGOA FORUM DELEGATION [...] (U) Post confirmed on July 10 that the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) representatives at the AGOA Forum July 14-16 will be the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Mr. Vandi Minah),Trade and Industry (Mr. Mabinty Daramy),and Finance (Dr. Richard Konteh),as well as the Sierra Leone Ambass [...] | 2008-07-14 09:25:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV EFIN EAID SL |
08FREETOWN332 | INDEPENDENCE DAY CONGRATULATIONS LETTER TO [...] (U) Following is text of a letter received by post on July 9, from President Koroma to President Bush on the occasion of United States Independence Day 2008. Original wil be sent by pouch to AF/W desk officer for appropriate transmittal. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT: June 30, 2008. His Excellency Geor [...] | 2008-07-14 09:26:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SL |
08FREETOWN337 | SIERRA LEONE EXPRESSES SYMPATHY RE: ISTANBUL ATTACK [...] (U) Following is text from a letter received by post on July 10, from Minister Zainab Hawa Bangura to Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice on the tragedy that occured at the United States Consulate in Instabul, Turkey. Original will be sent by pouch to AF/W desk officer for appropriate tr [...] | 2008-07-15 15:33:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SL |
08FREETOWN344 | "COCAINE SAGA" TOPIC OF GOVERNMENT PRESS CONFERENCE [...] Summary: At a press conference on July 17, members of cabinet of the GOSL as well as top-level law enforcement officers lauded their own handling of the plane that landed July 13 at Lungi airport carrying a large quantity of cocaine. The Minister of Information confirmed the detention of 17 in [...] | 2008-07-17 16:07:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV OIIP KPAO SL |
08FREETOWN380 | SIERRA LEONE DELEGATION FOR 63RD UN GENERAL [...] (U) In accordance with reftel A, please see the following information regarding the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) delegation to the 63rd UN General Assembly. This information, an update to details provided in previous meetings, was relayed in a July 31 meeting between the Ambassador and the [...] | 2008-08-01 11:40:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA |
08FREETOWN387 | SIERRA LEONE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT AGOA FORUM [...] Summary: Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) officials on July 31 expressed gratitude to the Ambassador for facilitating their participation in the recent AGOA Forum, and shared preliminary plans to capitalize on AGOA opportunities. Both the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperat [...] | 2008-08-05 08:38:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD SL |
08FREETOWN401 | SIZE DOESN'T MATTER: SIERRA LEONE INDUSTRIES FACE [...] SUMMARY: On August 8, CDA, Poloff, and Economic Assistant visited a textiles factory and a brewery. Though the companies differ considerably in terms of size, capital investment, and ownership, managers pointed to the same challenges impeding growth and profitability. A subsequent meeting with [...] | 2008-08-13 12:52:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EIND ECON EFIN SL |
08FREETOWN402 | SIERRA LEONE CLOSES BOOK ON LOCAL ELECTIONS [...] Summary: The winners of the local elections were inaugurated in regional events August 8 through 11. The swearing-in ceremonies were the last step in finalizing the results, ending a hectic 12-month period in which three major elections were held. This most recent round of elections were relat [...] | 2008-08-13 12:55:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PREL PGOV SL |
08FREETOWN414 | FREETOWN MEDIA PLACEMENTS FOR JULY 2008 [...] Summary: Embassy Freetown's media outreach in July included Ambassador Perry's remarks at the 232nd anniversary of the Independence of the United States, a statement commending the people of Sierra Leone for the successful conduct of the July 5 local council elections in Sierra Leone, and a st [...] | 2008-08-25 08:17:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO SL |
08FREETOWN416 | STAFFDEL VISIT TO SIERRA LEONE REVEALS CONSTANT [...] Summary: The three-day visit of Shannon Smith from the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sarah Margon from Senator Russ Feingold's office highlighted both Sierra Leone's development accomplishments and major obstacles to further progress. Visits with Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) offic [...] | 2008-08-25 12:20:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PINS SL |
08FREETOWN424 | SIERRA LEONE POLICE PLAY MUSICAL CHAIRS WITH TOP [...] The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) announced multiple transfers of senior officers on August 18, just a few days after SLP officers allegedly beat and robbed journalists covering a political demonstration (reftel). Assistant Inspector Generals (AIG) from across the country have been laterally shuff [...] | 2008-08-28 10:03:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PGOV PREL SL |
08FREETOWN425 | SIERRA LEONE RESPONSE TO IRANIAN ENTITIES AND [...] Embassy Freetown delivered reftel demarche 21 August 2008. As of 27 August 2008, the Government of Sierra Leone has offered no response. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation officials stated that the Foreign Minister must present the information to Cabinet prior to respond [...] | 2008-08-28 10:04:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PREL EFIN IR SL |
08FREETOWN44 | SIERRA LEONE STRUGGLES WITH RISING PRICES [...] SUMMARY: Although news reports generally exaggerate the situation, tensions between bakers, millers, and flour and rice importers are coming to a head due to steadily rising prices. In the eye of the storm is Seaboard West Africa Ltd., a U.S.-owned company that imports wheat, bakes bread, an [...] | 2008-02-05 10:00:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD ECON SL |
08FREETOWN453 | UPDATED INFORMATION - SIERRA LEONE DELEGATION TO [...] Post received a note verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 2 that provided updated information regarding the Government of Sierra Leone's (GoSL) delegation to the upcoming UN General Assembly (previously reported reftel). The official GoSL delegation is listed below: H. [...] | 2008-09-12 11:17:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OVIP UNGA SL |
08FREETOWN489 | Fraud Summary - Freetown [...] Freetown is a high fraud post. Despite much progress since the end of an 11-year civil war in 2001, Sierra Leone is ranked last on the UN Human Development Index. As such, socioeconomic conditions for many residents are poor and many people seek a better life elsewhere. There is a large dia [...] | 2008-10-03 09:48:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC SL |
08FREETOWN531 | U.S. Electoral Process Excites Sierra Leoneans [...] Summary: On the afternoon and evening of November 4, Ambassador Perry welcomed visitors to a 6-station exhibit on the United States Presidential Elections. In total, nearly 400 people joined Embassy staff to learn about the different aspects of the process and to watch televised coverage of [...] | 2008-11-07 14:03:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO KDEM SL |
08FREETOWN547 | HAGUE ADOPTION: NO SIERRA LEONE ABUSE REGISTRY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-21 08:24:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS CASC KOCI CMGT SL |
08FREETOWN549 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR [...] (U) Ambassador delivered reftel points on November 24 to Minister of Foreign Affairs Zainab Bangura. Bangura expressed great interest in Sierra Leone's participation in the partnership, and would like further information on how her government can be involved, and at what level. She stated that [...] | 2008-11-24 15:28:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EAGR PGOV SL |
08FREETOWN550 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE RESOLUTION [...] (U) Ambassador delivered reftel points to Minister of Foreign Affairs Zainab Bangura on November 24. Bangura responded that Sierra Leone has felt the impact of weapons, and strongly supports compliance on issues of non-proliferation, arms imitation, and disarmament. PERRY [...] | 2008-11-24 15:28:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PARM PREL UNGA SL |
08FREETOWN551 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH [...] (U) Ambassador delivered reftel points in meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Zainab Bangura on November 24. Bangura stated that she will discuss this issue with the Government of Sierra Leone representative to the UN, but that Sierra Leone has a general policy to abstain on these issues. [...] | 2008-11-24 15:29:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL UNGA SL |
08FREETOWN590 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNSC SOMALIA RESOLUTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-17 16:58:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM SO SL |
08FREETOWN592 | IRAN IN THIRD COMMITTEE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-18 16:57:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM SL |
08FREETOWN598 | SIERRA LEONE REACTS TO CONTE'S DEATH: INITIAL [...] The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and citizens are quietly responding to early news of President Conte's death. The GoSL is preparing to mobilize security forces to patrol the borders, while publicly expressing sympathy for the loss. Keeping criticism of Conte's regime to a minimum, he was [...] | 2008-12-23 15:24:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SL |
08FREETOWN77 | SIERRA LEONE: FY 07 AMBASSADOR'S SPECIAL SELF-HELP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-26 16:18:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON SL |
08FSCCHARLESTON1712 | POSSIBLE SHUTDOWN OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS: HURRICANE HANNA APPROACHES SOUTH CAROLINA [...] The National Hurricane Center is currently predicting that Hurricane Hanna will make landfall near Charleston, South Carolina on Friday evending or Saturday morning. Management in GFS Charleston has convened its emergency action committee and is watching the storm track and continues to consu [...] | 2008-09-02 18:46:00 | US OFFICE FSC CHARLESTON | UNCLASSIFIED | ABUD AFIN AMGT KFSC |
08GABORONE1078 | Ambassador's Courtesy Call on Trade Minister [...] Ambassador Nolan paid a courtesy call on Botswana's Minister of Trade and Industry Neo Moroka November 28 at the Minister's Office. Moroka thanked the U.S. for providing development assistance to Botswana since independence, and noted that both he and many of his staff had benefitted from scho [...] | 2008-12-09 11:59:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON EAID SCUL BC |
08GABORONE1083 | BOTSWANA: 5 CHOLERA CASES REPORTED SO FAR [...] SUMMARY: The number of people infected with cholera in Botswana has risen to five - all of whom are Zimbabwean. There have been no reports that any citizens of Botswana have contracted cholera from contact with these patients. The GOB is carefully monitoring the situation and has been working [...] | 2008-12-12 10:45:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SOCI TBIO BC |
08GABORONE1111 | MORGAN TSVANGIRAI ADDRESSES MEDIA IN BOTSWANA [...] Zimbabwe Movement for Democratic Change Leader Morgan Tsvangirai spoke to and took questions from some 50 local and international media December 19 at a hotel in Gaborone. Tsvangirai addressed issues including the abductions of MDC party members in Zimbabwe, the Global Political Agreement, Ro [...] | 2008-12-19 15:15:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV BC ZI |
08GABORONE1125 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN HARMONIZATION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-23 13:56:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA APER AMGT BC |
08GABORONE1127 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IRAN UN VOTE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-23 14:53:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL BC |
08GABORONE1128 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNESCO DG [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-23 14:54:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNESCO BC |
08GABORONE1130 | KHAMA RESPONDS TO SECRETARY'S THANK YOU ON ZIMBABWE [...] SUMMARY: President Khama has sent a response to Secretary Rice's letter of thanks regarding the GOB's leadership concerning the Zimbabwe crisis. 2. On December 24, Embassy Gaborone received a letter under cover of GOB Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Diplomatic [...] | 2008-12-24 09:57:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OPDC AF BC |
08GABORONE1136 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATION IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-29 15:13:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA SO BC |
08GABORONE1138 | PAS GABORONE SUPPORTS GENDER AND HIV/AIDS WORKSHOP USING [...] SUMMARY: PAS Gaborone supported a two-day workshop on gender, violence and HIV/AIDS with government social service representatives, the police and NGOs. Hosted in a northeastern Botswana mining town, the workshop had an impact on the 50 community leaders who attended and the citizens they re [...] | 2008-12-30 04:58:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KHIV KWMN PGOV PHUM BC |
08GABORONE511 | BOTSWANA PREPARES FOR HORDES OF ZIMBABWEAN ASYLUM [...] The Office of the President organized a fact-finding trip to Francistown and environs June 15-17 to familiarize members of the diplomatic community with their plans to process and care for potentially thousands of Zimbabweans fleeing the violence in their country. Those participating were myse [...] | 2008-06-24 15:28:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | BC PGOV PREF ZI |
08GABORONE514 | DIAMONDS ARE BOTSWANA'S BEST FRIEND [...] Summary. With the opening of the Diamond Trading Center (DTC),Botswana has successfully moved up the value chain in the diamond industry. No longer just a raw producer of diamonds, Botswana is now host to all steps in the diamond industry - from mining and producing to sorting, cutting, and [...] | 2008-06-26 05:37:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EMIN BC |
08GABORONE547 | BOTSWANA'S AU STATEMENT ON ZIMBABWE SITUATION [...] (U) The GOB Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Gaborone has shared with the Embassy the official text of Botswana's July 1 intervention/statement on the situation in Zimbabwe at the recent African Union Summit in Sharm el-Sheik. Post has already e-mailed a PDF of this [...] | 2008-07-03 21:32:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV AU BC ZI |
08GABORONE552 | BOTSWANA'S STATEMENT ON ZIMBABWE JULY 04, 2008 [...] The GOB Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation shared with the Embassy the official statement regarding the GOB's position on the outcome of the June 27, 2008 Presidential run-off election in Zimbabwe. Begin Verbatim Official GOB Text: Â [...] | 2008-07-07 15:50:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV AU BC ZI |
08GABORONE553 | ZIMBABWE ELECTIONS REPORT [...] The Botswana Observer Team in cooperation with the SADC Election Observer Mission (SEOM)has shared with the Embassy the official text of the statement of the Botswana Observer Team regarding the June 27, 2008 Zimbabwe Presidential run-off elections. Begin Verbatim Botswana Observer Team Text: [...] | 2008-07-07 16:13:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV AU BC ZI |
08GABORONE657 | LETTER TO SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GATES FROM BOTSWANA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-05 12:51:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL MARR BC |
08GABORONE677 | REHO DISCUSSES ENERGY WITH CEEEZ DIRECTOR [...] Summary: Regional Environment and Health Officer for Southern Africa (REHO) and Embassy Lusaka Econ/Commercial Assistant met June 4 with Professor Yamba, Chairman of the Centre for Energy, Environment and Engineering Zambia (CEEEZ),to discuss energy issues in Zambia. He described CEEEZ's miss [...] | 2008-08-08 13:21:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ECON EAID ZA BC |
08GABORONE719 | USAID CLOSES OUT CBNRM PROGRAM IN NAMIBIA [...] Summary: On June 12 in Windhoek, Regional Environment and Health Officer for Southern Africa (REHO) attended USAID's close-out ceremony of its 15-year support of Community-Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) in Namibia. Among the attendees were Ambassador Mathieu, USAID Director Gary Ne [...] | 2008-08-20 10:04:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ECON EAID WA BC |
08GABORONE720 | KAZA UPDATE [...] Summary. The U.S. State Department and USAID provide technical and financial support to the development of a consultation framework of the 5-nation Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA) Initiative. The conceptualization and planning for this began in 2006 with Botswana, [...] | 2008-08-20 10:18:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ECON EAID WA ZA BC |
08GABORONE728 | BOTSWANA'S SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGENDA [...] Summary. The Government of Botswana (GOB) through the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology (MCST),is determined to develop a credible national science and technology (S&T) capability that will yield globally competitive outputs. The most daunting challenge for Botswana is to uti [...] | 2008-08-21 10:26:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY SENV SOCI EAID BC |
08GABORONE749 | SCENESETTER FOR A/S FRAZER'S VISIT TO BOTSWANA, SEPTEMBER [...] (U) Country Overview: Independent since 1966, Botswana is frequently hailed as an African success story: a multiparty democracy with a record of political and social stability and respect for human rights. Botswana shares a vast, desolate, and porous border with its neighbors: South Africa, Z [...] | 2008-08-27 15:10:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL OTRA BC |
08GABORONE795 | THREE ASSISTANT MINISTERS AND THE DEPUTY SPEAKER OF THE [...] On August 30, Assistant Ministers Oliphant Mfa and Ambrose Masalila in the Ministry of Local Government and Duke Lefhoko in the Ministry of Trade lost their seats in the last batch of the Botswana Democratic Party's (BDP) primary elections held in the northern constituencies of the country. T [...] | 2008-09-04 13:27:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR BC |
08GABORONE821 | TRANSMISSION OF LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH FROM [...] Embassy Gaborone received a diplomatic note (Note NO/2008 EA 6/16 (s) XXVIII (77) C1) from the Government of Botswana conveying a letter to President Bush from President Khama. The transcription of the diplomatic note follows: 2. "Republic of Botswana NOTE NO: 40/2008 EA 6/16 (s) xxviii ( [...] | 2008-09-12 15:27:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PGOV BC |
08GABORONE883 | BOTSWANA HOSTS INTERNATIONAL S&T CONFERENCE [...] Summary. The University of Botswana (UB) hosted September 8-10 in Gaborone the second International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) Conference (IASTED TWO). The UB is placing increasing emphasis on Science and Technology (S&T) and its participation in IASTED Two [...] | 2008-10-07 07:46:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY ENRG SENV SOCI EAID BC |
08GABORONE884 | HEALTH CARE IN BOTSWANA IN THE ERA OF HIV/AIDS [...] Summary: Botswana just celebrated its National Day on September 30 and the country has made significant progress in the fight against hunger, poverty, injustice, illiteracy and unemployment over the last forty two years. The rate of progress is, however, threatened by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, an [...] | 2008-10-07 08:01:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | KHIV TBIO ECON EAID SOCI BC |
08GABORONE909 | BOTSWANA REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO RIVER BASIN ACCORDS [...] Summary: Botswana hosted September 15 a USAID-sponsored regional meeting under the aegis of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) on river basin organizations (RBOs) for relevant GOB ministries and departments, and representatives from the four RBOs of which Botswana is a member. At [...] | 2008-10-15 12:13:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY SENV SOCI EAID BC |
08GABORONE932 | AU-IBAR HOSTS REGIONAL AVIAN INFLUENZA WORKSHOP [...] Summary: The African Union's Inter-Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) hosted October 2-4 in Gaborone an Avian Influenza (AI) technical workshop for Southern Africa officials from the Ministries of Agriculture and Health, the World Health Organization (WHO),the World Animal Health Organizati [...] | 2008-10-23 14:53:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | KHIV TBIO ECON EAID SOCI BC |
08GABORONE990 | BOTSWANA TO RESPECT DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN [...] In a meeting November 12, concerning the designation of the Export Development Bank of Iran (EDBI) and its affiliates under E.O. 13382, the Director of the Department of Multilateral Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mmamosadinyana Punkie Josephine Molefe [...] | 2008-11-13 10:52:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PREL EFIN IR BC |
08GENEVA1001 | JCIC-XXXIII: U.S. PRESS STATEMENT ON START [...] This is JCIC-XXXIII-023. 2. The text at Paragraph 3 below is the Press Statement on discussions in the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission that are required by Article XVII concerning whether the START Treaty should be extended. The statement was delivered on November 21, 2008. [...] | 2008-11-21 13:49:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ |
08GENEVA1002 | JCIC-XXXIII: STATUS OF HEAVY BOMBERS AT THE [...] This is JCIC-XXXIII-024. 2. The text at Paragraph 3 below is the Unclassified Annex to the U.S. Closing Plenary Statement for JCIC-XXXIII on Status of Heavy Bombers at the Conversion or Elimination Facility at Davis Monthan Air Force Base. The Statement was delivered at the Closing Ple [...] | 2008-11-21 13:49:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ |
08GENEVA1025 | JCIC-XXXIII: RUSSIAN PRESS STATEMENT ON START [...] This is JCIC-XXXIII-031. 2. The text at Paragraph 3 below is the official translation of a coordinated press statement on discussions that took place in the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission as required by Article XVII of the Treaty on whether to extend the START Treaty. The U.S [...] | 2008-11-22 12:51:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ |
08GENEVA1027 | JCIC-XXXIII: CLOSE OUT OF JCIC-XXXIII [...] This is JCIC-XXXIII-031. 2. This is the end of operations for JCIC-XXXIII. The next meeting of the JCIC will be conducted at a date yet to be determined. Washington and other addresses are requested to continue to include U.S Mission Geneva, slugged "Geneva for JCIC" on all cables conce [...] | 2008-11-22 12:59:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ |
08GENEVA1032 | UNCTAD: Corporate Social Responsibility Workshop on [...] SUMMARY: The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) held a Workshop on the Policy Context for Responsible Investment on November 7, 2008, where the investment community and policy-makers, representing about 50 countries, discussed ways to collaborate on socially responsible investment. [...] | 2008-11-24 12:39:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | UNCTAD ECON ETRD |
08GENEVA1033 | WMO Commission for Hydrology, USDEL Readout [...] SUMMARY: At the WMO Commission on Hydrology (CHy) November 4-13, the U.S. delegation achieved USG objectives of becoming a member of the Advisory Working Group (WWG),getting technical experts on the working teams, and advancing the coordination with UNESCO/IHP on climate issues. END SUMMARY [...] | 2008-11-24 13:04:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EFIN WMO UN ECOSOC |
08GENEVA1043 | Organic Agriculture: International Task Force Facilitating [...] SUMMARY: The International Task Force on Harmonization and Equivalence in Organic Agriculture (ITF),which was a successful public-private partnership, held its final meeting on October 7, 2008, having completed its five-year project to develop a method for comparing different organic standard [...] | 2008-11-26 16:38:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | UNCTAD ECON ETRD USDA USAID |
08GENEVA1051 | OCTOBER 8-9, 2008, WTO SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) [...] Summary: The Forty-Second Meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures was held October 8-9, 2008. The U.S. delegation was headed by Jane Doherty, (USTR),and included Christine Brown (Commerce),Mary Lisa Madell (APHIS),Daniella Taveau [...] | 2008-12-03 15:52:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD USTR WTRO |
08GENEVA1055 | MEETING WITH MONTENEGRO DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER DJUROVIC TO [...] Summary: USTR Senior Director for WTO Accessions, Cecilia Klein, and USTR/Geneva representatives Bob Kasper and Nancy Omelko met Montenegro Deputy Prime Minister Gordana Djurovic and Montenegrin delegation on 24 November 2008. The bilateral talks focused on resolving remaining issues in the [...] | 2008-12-05 09:04:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON EINV WTRO USTR MW |
08GENEVA1078 | December 2008 meeting of the Working Party for the WTO [...] (U) Summary. The sixth Working Party Meeting on Azerbaijan's Accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO),held on December 11 in Geneva, was widely attended by other WTO Members and highlighted the renewed energy shown by Azerbaijan in a number of areas. Prior to the meeting, Azerbaijan [...] | 2008-12-15 16:21:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON WTRO USTR AZE |
08GENEVA1105 | December 17 Meeting of TNC [...] Summary. At a meeting of the Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) on December 17, 2008 WTO Director General Lamy recognized with disappointment that it is not possible to conclude the Agriculture and NAMA modalities before the end of the year, but stressed the need to continue work in early 2009 [...] | 2008-12-19 16:05:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD WTRO USTR |
08GENEVA155 | AFRICA GROUP AND OIC FACE OFF AGAINST EU IN DURBAN [...] SUMMARY: The inaugural week-long meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Elaboration of Complementary Standards displayed the irreconcilable rifts between the European Union (EU) and the African Group (AG) and Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) approaches to racism issues. Nothing less [...] | 2008-02-29 15:11:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNHRC |
08GENEVA392 | HRC SPECIAL SESSION ON FOOD [...] SUMMARY: The Human Rights Council (HRC) special session on the right to food, called by more than 30 countries, took place on May 23. Per reftel, USDel attended as notetaker only. The session featured interventions from many countries, as well as from international organizations and other U [...] | 2008-05-29 17:01:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNHRC EAGR EAID FAO |
08GENEVA410 | SPECIAL ENVOY ON ANTI-SEMITISM RICKMAN MEETS [...] Summary: On the margins of a conference in Geneva on the Durban Review Conference, Special Envoy on Anti-Semitism Gregg Rickman held meetings on May 26 and 27 with leaders of the Jewish community, representatives of the Geneva cantonal government, and officials from other UN missions and the [...] | 2008-06-03 16:46:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNHRC |
08GENEVA440 | HRC Individual Complaints Procedure: Edgar Allen Stitzel [...] Mission has received a note from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)(G/SO 215/1 USA 47) transmitting in accordance with paragraph 94 of the annex of Human Rights Council resolution 5/1 of 18 June 2007 copies of a communication dated 30 May 2008 concerning human rights, [...] | 2008-06-12 11:57:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNHCR US |
08GENEVA559 | WTO TRADE POLICY REVIEW OF SINGAPORE, JULY 14 AND 16, [...] SUMMARY: WTO Members conducted the Trade Policy Review of Singapore on July 14 and 16, 2008. Members expressed appreciation for Singapore's open trade regime and were generally in agreement that Singapore is a model actor in the WTO community. Members encouraged Singapore to bind its remain [...] | 2008-07-21 14:38:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD WTRO USTR |
08GENEVA566 | ANNUAL TRIPARTITE CONSULTATIONS ON REFUGEE [...] (U) SUMMARY: PRM/A,s Director and Deputy Director, along with USCIS, HHS and NGO representatives, attended the June 30 ) July 2 Annual Tripartite Consultations on Refugee Resettlement hosted by UNHCR in Geneva. Some 170 participants representing 29 governments (both those currently resettling [...] | 2008-07-22 15:28:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF |
08GENEVA588 | JCIC-XXXII: DOCUMENT INITIALLED AT JCIC-XXXII [...] (U) This is JCIC-XXXII-018. 2. The text at paragraph 3 below is JCIC S-Series Joint Statement Number 29 "On Changes to the Boundary of Drovyanaya ICBM Base for Silo Launchers of ICBMs." The Joint Statement was initialed at the closing plenary meeting for JCIC-XXXII, held at the Russian M [...] | 2008-07-25 06:25:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ |
08GENEVA599 | JCIC-XXXII: OTHER PARTIES' DELEGATION LISTS [...] This is JCIC-XXXII-003. 2. Paragraphs 3-5 below contain the texts of the official translations of the delegation lists of the Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian Delegations to JCIC-XXXII. The Kazakhstani Delegation did not arrive until July 18, 2008 and no delegation list was provided. [...] | 2008-07-25 13:12:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ |
08GENEVA609 | JCIC-XXXII: DOCUMENTS COMPLETED ON SS-24 SRM [...] (U) This is JCIC-XXXII-019. 2. The texts at paragraphs 3 and 4 below are JCIC Agreement 55 on "Changes to Section I of the Conversion or Elimination Protocol Regarding the Elimination Process for ICBMs for Mobile Launchers of ICBMs" and JCIC Joint Statement 40 "On the Elimination of SS-24 [...] | 2008-07-26 12:26:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ |
08GENEVA611 | JCIC-XXXII: DOCUMENTS COMPLETED ON SS-24 SRM [...] (U) This is JCIC-XXXII-019. 2. The texts at paragraphs 3 and 4 below are JCIC Agreement Number 55 on "Changes to Section I of the Conversion or Elimination Protocol Regarding the Elimination Process for ICBMs for Mobile Launchers of ICBMs" and JCIC Joint Statement 40 "On the Elimination o [...] | 2008-07-26 12:26:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ |
08GENEVA613 | JCIC-XXXII: UKRAINIAN SOP-24 MOTOR CASES [...] This is JCIC-XXXII-025. 2. The text at paragraph 3 below is the official translation of the Ukrainian Statement of Policy expressing its Government's commitment not to export eliminated solid rocket motor cases beyond its national territory. The Statement was made in conjunction with JC [...] | 2008-07-26 12:42:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ |
08GENEVA614 | JCIC-XXXII: CLOSE-OUT OF JCIC-XXXII [...] This is JCIC-XXXII-026. 2. This is the end of operations for JCIC-XXXII. The next meeting of the JCIC will be conducted at a date yet to be determined. Washington and other addressees are requested to continue to include U.S. Mission Geneva, slugged "Geneva for JCIC" on all cables conce [...] | 2008-07-26 12:50:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ |
08GENEVA661 | US EXPERTS DISCUSS FMCT AT CONFERENCE ON [...] (U) Summary: The U.S. Delegation to the Conference on Disarmament (CD) hosted two U.S experts July 29-31 to participate in CD informal discussions and reach out to key delegations on the proposed Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT). The goal of the visit was to reinforce the argument tha [...] | 2008-08-06 12:59:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM CDG |
08GENEVA679 | COMMUNICATION FROM SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON THE [...] Mission has received a communication from the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. This communication is number 34 on the Geneva 2008 Communications Log. 2. Begin text of letter. Excellency, I have the honour to address you in my capacity as Special Rapporteur [...] | 2008-08-12 07:50:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNHRC |
08GENEVA684 | COMMUNICATION FROM SR ON THE PROMOTION AND [...] Mission has received a communication from the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression and Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. This communication is number 38 on the Geneva 2008 Communications Log. 2. [...] | 2008-08-12 13:48:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNHRC |
08GENEVA686 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON [...] Mission has received a communication from the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery. This communication is number 43 on the Geneva 2008 Communications Log. 2. Begin text of letter. Excellency, I have the honor to write you in my capacity as Special Rapporteur on Contempor [...] | 2008-08-12 13:48:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNHRC |
08GENEVA694 | COMMUNICATION FROM SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON FREEDOM [...] Mission has received a communication from the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief. This communication is number 47 on the Geneva 2008 Communications Log. 2. Begin text of letter. Excellency, I have the honor to address you in my capacity as Special Rapporteur on freedom [...] | 2008-08-15 15:29:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNHRC |
08GENEVA722 | COMMUNICATION FROM SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON TORTURE [...] Mission has received a communication from the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. This communication is number 48 on the Geneva 2008 Communications Log. The letter is dated 21 August, 2008. 2. Begin text of letter: Excellency, I have the honour to address yo [...] | 2008-08-25 16:19:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNHRC |
08GENEVA773 | COMMUNICATION FROM UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON EXTRAJUDICIAL, [...] (U) Mission has received a communication from the UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, Philip Alston, dated September 12, 2008. This communication has been sent via e-mail to IO/RHS. 2. (U) Begin text of letter: Excellency, I have the honour to ad [...] | 2008-09-16 09:44:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNHRC |
08GENEVA800 | COMMUNICATION FROM UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON ADEQUATE [...] (U) Mission has received a communication from Raquel Rolnik, the UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and on the right to non-discrimination in this context, dated 18 September 2008. This communication has been sent via e-mai [...] | 2008-09-22 15:09:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNHRC |
08GENEVA805 | WIPO ELECTS NEW DG [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-23 15:51:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KIPR |
08GENEVA825 | UNTAI: ITU STEPS FORWARD ON ACCESS TO INTERNAL AUDIT [...] The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council Working Group on Financial Regulations (FINREGS) met on October 1 and approved the U.S. proposal to modify ITU financial regulations to permit ITU Member states access to internal audit reports. The proposal will be considered and most l [...] | 2008-10-06 06:50:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AORC KUNR ITU |
08GENEVA836 | UNAIDS: REPORT OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE [...] Summary: The UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) met in Extraordinary Session on October 2, 2008, to consider candidates for the position of UNAIDS Executive Director. The U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Ambassador Mark Dybul, chaired the meeting. While the PCB noted that all four short [...] | 2008-10-09 08:58:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KHIV UNGA |
08GENEVA916 | WHO: IMPACT OF THE FINANCIAL CRISIS ON ACHIEVEMENT [...] Summary. WHO convened a meeting of G-20 countries on October 31 to discuss the impact of the financial crisis on health and the social sector. Director-General Chan asked for advice, called for stable Official Development Assistance (ODA),committed to working with vulnerable countries, prom [...] | 2008-11-03 16:43:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON TBIO WHO |
08GENEVA921 | WHO: SECOND SESSION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL [...] Summary. INB2 met October 20-25, 2008, in Geneva to develop a protocol under the FCTC to combat illicit trade in tobacco products. It was attended by representatives of 133 Parties to the FCTC, as well as 16 State non-Parties (including the United States),two intergovernmental organization [...] | 2008-11-04 15:52:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PREL PGOV SOCI WHO |
08GENEVA925 | USG RESPONSE TO WHO-OHCHR RIGHT TO HEALTH "FACT [...] As requested reftel, Mission officers met with WHO and OHCHR officials to deliver copies of letters from IO Assistant Secretary Hook on the recent publication of the WHO-OHCHR "fact sheet" on the "right to health." 2. Mission Health Attache met October 23 with WHO Deputy Director-General [...] | 2008-11-05 12:10:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KHUM EAID PHUM WHO |
08GENEVA926 | WMO Audit Committee Read Out [...] Summary. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Audit Committee (AC) met at WMO headquarters October 20 - 21, 2008 to report on the status of implementation of audit recommendations generated by the Internal Oversight Office (IOO) and the UN Joint Inspection Unit. A representative from NO [...] | 2008-11-05 13:50:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EFIN WMO UN ECOSOC |
08GENEVA927 | UNECE Forum for the Environment Hanging in the Balance [...] Summary. The UN Economic Commission for Europe's (UNECE) Committee on Environmental Policy (CEP) met Oct 13-15, to seek agreement on a reform to the Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference (EfE). While progress was made, there was no negotiated outcome. The major sticking points continu [...] | 2008-11-05 13:51:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV EIND UN ECE ECOSOC |
08GENEVA932 | MEETING OF THE WTO COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT, [...] SUMMARY: WTO Members held a meeting of the Committee on Trade and Development (CTD) on October 16, 2008, followed immediately by a Dedicated Session of the CTD on Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs). During the regular CTD meeting, the EC and Norway were again questioned on the implementation of [...] | 2008-11-06 16:35:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD WTRO USTR |
08GENEVA936 | AMB. FOLEY DISCUSSES IRAQ REFUGEE ISSUES WITH [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador James B. Foley, Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugee Issues, visited Geneva from October 28-30 to meet with Geneva humanitarian organizations and donor missions. He was accompanied by Shirley Woodward from PRM/ANE. Foley held meetings with officials from UNHCR, IC [...] | 2008-11-07 14:18:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM |
08GENEVA967 | JCIC-XXXIII: BELARUSIAN, KAZAKHSTANI, RUSSIAN AND [...] This is JCIC-XXXIII-003. 2. Paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 6 below contain the official translations of the texts of the Delegation Lists for the Belarusian, Kazakhstani, Russian and Ukrainian Delegations, respectively, for JCIC-XXXIII. 3. Begin text (Belarus): Offic [...] | 2008-11-14 14:35:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ |
08GENEVA973 | WIPO DG GURRY OUTLINES REFORM PLANS [...] SUMMARY: The new WIPO DG is addressing the challenges facing WIPO and trying to improve the functioning of the organization, in particular by trying to break the deadlock on substantive issues before WIPO Committees and using the budget process to realign WIPO's organizational structure. END [...] | 2008-11-18 13:07:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KIPR |
08GENEVA977 | The Seventeenth Session of the WIPO Standing Committee on [...] SUMMARY: The 17th meeting of the SCCR focused on establishing a future work plan for the committee. The SCCR agreed to continue discussion on limitations and exceptions to copyright, including the question of format accessibility to copyright protected content by visually impaired persons. T [...] | 2008-11-18 14:59:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KIPR |
08GENEVA982 | International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Working Group [...] SUMMARY: USG maintained its positions at the Working Groups of ITU Council, which consisted of two meetings on terminology use at the ITU, two meetings on the World Summit on the Information Society (Geneva, 2003 and Tunis, 2005) (WSIS),and a meeting on financial issues. The working groups wi [...] | 2008-11-18 15:51:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ITU AORC KUNR AMGT |
08GENEVA984 | UNCTAD - Trade and Development Board, 55th Session, [...] SUMMARY: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) held the 55th Session of its Trade and Development Board (TDB),UNCTAD's governing body, in Geneva from September 15-26, 2008. IO DAS Gerry Anderson represented the US during the high-level segment of the TDB, September [...] | 2008-11-19 10:03:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD UNCTAD |
08GENEVA985 | November 2008 Trade Policy Review of Jordan [...] SUMMARY: WTO Members conducted the Trade Policy Review of Jordan on November 10 and 12, 2008. Jordan's Minister of Industry and Trade Al-Hadidi stressed the importance the country attaches for its first TPR and stated its top priority is to improve its business climate in order to unleash it [...] | 2008-11-19 12:22:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD WTRO USTR JO |
08GENEVA986 | UNCTAD TIPTOES TOWARDS SMALLER CARBON FOOTPRINT [...] SUMMARY: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has answered the call for a carbon-neutral UN by setting for itself a carbon emissions reduction target of 20 percent by 2020. A Swiss firm, the Gaia Group, conducted a carbon emissions inventory for UNCTAD, and is advi [...] | 2008-11-20 07:04:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EFIN UN ECOSOC |
08GEORGETOWN390 | GUYANA DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MAJOR ISSUES AT [...] (U) Per reftel, Post delivered diplomatic note and demarche to Audrey Waddell, Director of America and Asias at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Waddell agreed to foward the dip note and demarche to the appropriate office. 2. (U) Post will report any substantive response from the Government [...] | 2008-07-09 21:35:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECON ETRD WTRO |
08GEORGETOWN449 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: KEEPING THE PRESSURE ON THE [...] (U) Econoff delivered demarche to Marsha Caddett, Americas Desk Officer at the MFA, who acknowledged receipt of the message but provided no substantive response. Williams [...] | 2008-07-31 21:11:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER COL VE EUN AF SNAR PGOV PREL |
08GEORGETOWN451 | GUYANA RESPONSE TO UNGA ATTENDANCE [...] (U) Econoff delivered reftel request for information to Marsha Caddett, Americas Desk Officer at the MFA. Ms. Caddett noted that although plans were not yet confirmed, President Jagdeo was not likely to attend UNGA, and that Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett would likely lea [...] | 2008-07-31 21:13:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA PREL OVIP KSEP UNGA |
08GEORGETOWN484 | GUYANA'S RESPONSE TO 2009 SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-18 21:47:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AORC APER BEXP ECON EFIN ENRG ETRD KSUM |
08GEORGETOWN486 | GUYANA PRESIDENT TO ATTEND UNGA [...] MFA Director General Elisabeth Harper informed Post that President Jagdeo would attend UNGA. Guyana's delegation now includes the following: A. Attendance of the Head of State --Bharrat Jagdeo, President --Jagdeo will arrive in New York September 20, 2008, speak September 23 [...] | 2008-08-19 21:15:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA |
08GEORGETOWN539 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNAIDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [...] (U) On September 10, Poloff delivered reftel points to Lesley Dowridge-Collins, Director of Multilateral Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Dowridge-Collins affirmed that she would relay the information for internal consideration. Post does not anticipate receiving further word ab [...] | 2008-09-18 12:42:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KHIV UNGA EAID GY |
08GEORGETOWN555 | CARICOM ATTENDENCE AT HAITI KEY PLAYERS MEETING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-22 19:11:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KPKO PREL UNSC UNGA HA |
08GEORGETOWN556 | (C) GUYANA PRISION OFFICIALS CHARGED IN INMATE DEATH [...] (C) Media report two mid-level prison officials were charged with manslaughter following a Guyana Prison Systems (GPS) investigation into the beating and July 11 death of Edwin Niles after guards found him with seven rounds of ammunition. An autopsy revealed an arm fracture and determined the [...] | 2008-09-22 20:38:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | GY PGOV PHUM CASC |
08GEORGETOWN593 | CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS CONFERENCE A SUCCESS [...] (U) Interest in security policy by non-government actors has increased in the seven weeks following the August 14 conclusion of the second Embassy-sponsored Civil-Military Relations (CMR) conference. Despite the GoG's decision not to participate, opposition MPs, retired military, the private [...] | 2008-10-10 16:01:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MASS PGOV GY |
08GEORGETOWN644 | GOG REQUESTS ASSISTANCE IN SEARCH FOR MISSING [...] (U) During a phone conversation with the Ambassador, Guyana's President Bharrat Jagdeo officially requested and welcomed Embassy assistance in the search for a U.S.-registered airplane missing since November 1. On-the-ground Post resources have already been employed and Post is in discussions [...] | 2008-11-04 18:43:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR PGOV GY |
08GEORGETOWN685 | INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT, PART I [...] (U) Post presents its 2009 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, Part I, Drugs and Chemical Control Guyana: I. Summary Guyana is a transit point for cocaine destined for North America, Europe, and the Caribbean, but not, it is thought, in quantities sufficient to impact the [...] | 2008-12-03 19:10:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR GY |
08GEORGETOWN702 | MEDIA REACTION TO THE USS KEARSARGE VISIT [...] (U) Summary. The November 9-22 humanitarian mission to Guyana of the USS KEARSARGE generated widespread and overwhelmingly favorable coverage in both print and broadcast local media. The media consistently incorporated the KEARSARGE's motto "Continuing Promise" into their reporting, and frequen [...] | 2008-12-11 10:53:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | GY SOCI PREL MARR |
08GRENADA1 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: DECEMBER 30, 2007 - JANUARY [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Minister Blasts Liat At the January 4 opening of Port Louis Marina and Victory Bar and Grill, Minister for To [...] | 2008-01-09 20:09:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EAIR ELAB GJ CH |
08GRENADA10 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 13 - 19, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Kuwait Funds Feeder Road Project The Government of Grenada received the go ahead last week to commence an Agr [...] | 2008-01-22 22:29:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ELAB SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA103 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT JULY 9 - 19, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: a. Chinese Medical Team at Local Hospital An eight-member medical team from China arrived in Grenada during the week for a [...] | 2008-07-23 20:44:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | SOCI EFIN PGOV GJ |
08GRENADA104 | SOFT TARGET PROGRAM - OVERSEAS SCHOOL SECURITY IN GRENADA [...] This is an action cable for James Witt, OBO/PE/SM/OPB. 2. The Embassy surveyed one local school that traditionally has been used by Mission and AmCits that qualifies for the Soft Target Program (reftel). As mandated by the Department, the RSO (resident in Bridgetown) came to Grenada and con [...] | 2008-07-23 20:53:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD ASEC AFIN GJ XL |
08GRENADA107 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT JULY 20 - 26, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: SGL Holdings Ltd. In Trouble a. A Turks & Caicos-based currency trading financial company with an office in Grenada, SGL H [...] | 2008-07-31 02:51:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA108 | EMBASSY GRENADA CLOSED AUGUST 4 FOR EMANCIPATION DAY [...] Embassy Grenada will be closed Monday, August 4, 2008 for the local celebration of Emancipation Day. 2. Post will resume normal operations on Tuesday, August 5. 3. Charge d'Affaires Karen Jo McIsaac will be reachable at Embassy's emergency number (cell phone) 1-473-407-2495 or at the Res [...] | 2008-07-31 19:22:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ANET ACOA ASEC APER CASC XL |
08GRENADA111 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT JULY 27 - AUGUST 2, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: a. ECSRC Issues Cease & Desist Order to SGL The Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC) last week issue [...] | 2008-08-08 18:10:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ASEC ECON XL |
08GRENADA115 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON DESIGNATION OF ADDTIONAL IRANIAN [...] Embassy Grenada delivered non-paper provided in reftel via diplomatic note to Grenada Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 19. There was no immediate comment. 2. The Government of Grenada relies on information provided by the United States and others to keep its own list of designated en [...] | 2008-08-20 13:10:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN GJ |
08GRENADA116 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT AUGUST 10 - 16, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Grenada PM Supports Political Union According to the Prime Minister's Office, Thomas, who was on an official two-day [...] | 2008-08-20 14:18:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ASEC KCRM GJ |
08GRENADA119 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT AUGUST 17 - 23, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Grenada Not Ready to sign EPA Grenada's Prime Minister, Tillman Thomas announced that Grenada needs more time to study [...] | 2008-08-26 20:53:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EFIN KCRM SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA122 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT AUGUST 24 - 30, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Chinese Donate Equipment and Supplies to RGPF The PRC signed an agreement with Grenada's Commissioner of Police James [...] | 2008-09-02 22:51:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EFIN KIPR ETRD CH XL |
08GRENADA125 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Major Shake-up within RGPF The new Commissioner of Police (COP) announced a major shake-up in the Royal Grenada Police [...] | 2008-09-12 13:51:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OFDP KCRM UN OAS GJ |
08GRENADA126 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Major Shake-up within RGPF The new Commissioner of Police (COP) announced a major shake-up in the Royal Grenada Police [...] | 2008-09-12 13:51:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OFDP KCRM UN OAS GJ |
08GRENADA129 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 7 - 13, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. VAT to be put on hold Grenada's Minister for Finance Nazim Burke announced that the government will not implement Valu [...] | 2008-09-18 20:35:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON SOCI XL GJ |
08GRENADA131 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT SEPTEMBER 14 - 20,2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Private Sector Warns of Possible Labor Unrest The Senator representing the private sector in the upper house of Parlia [...] | 2008-09-24 18:17:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON EFIN GJ XL |
08GRENADA133 | GRENADA: 2009 HOLIDAY LIST [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-01 15:38:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT APER OTRA GJ XL |
08GRENADA134 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2008 [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. Begin GWAR text: a. IMF Predicts Low Growth for Grenadian Economy The IMF's staff mission predicted a 1.6 per cent increase in economic growth for [...] | 2008-10-01 21:32:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID SOCI SENV GJ XL |
08GRENADA136 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. Begin GWAR text: A. Grenada Pioneers New AOSIS Fund Grenada's Foreign Minister and the deputy Foreign Minister of Greece announced on behalf of th [...] | 2008-10-10 21:34:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC KCRM SOCI XL GJ |
08GRENADA137 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT - OCTOBER 5 - 11, 2008 [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. Begin GWAR text: A. Grenada's Prime Minister Visits Washington Prime Minister Tillman Thomas termed "successful" his whirlwind one-day tour of the [...] | 2008-10-16 21:12:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID SOCI EFIN GJ XL |
08GRENADA138 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 19 - 25, 2008 [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. Begin GWAR text: a. Caribbean Financial Action Task Force visits Grenada According to the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Tillman Thomas to [...] | 2008-10-30 17:56:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID ETRD ENRG GJ XL |
08GRENADA14 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 20-26, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Mitchell Says If Asked He Would Cede Party Leadership Amid reports of party dissension, Prime Minister Keith M [...] | 2008-01-30 18:20:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA140 | GRENADA GRANTS CLEARANCE TO USCGC MOHAWK TO ENTER ITS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-05 12:47:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | MOPS SNAR PREL GJ XL |
08GRENADA141 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. Begin GWAR text: a. Alleged Plan for Benefits for Former Revolutionaries Local press reported that a coordinated effort is underway to promote the [...] | 2008-11-05 20:54:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ELAB ETRD PREL GJ XL |
08GRENADA143 | ACCREDITATION TO GRENADA OF EMBASSY BRIDGETOWN OFFICIALS [...] On October 24, 2008, Embassy Grenada requested accreditation via diplomatic note for the Bridgetown based USG officials listed in reftel. 2. On November 12, 2008, we received diplomatic note number 719/08 dated November 11, 2008 informing us that they have no objection to these accreditatio [...] | 2008-11-12 16:19:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | APER GJ BB |
08GRENADA145 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 9 - 15, 2008 [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. Begin GWAR text: a. Grenada Gets Budgetary Help from the EU: According to The Grenadian Voice, Grenada will receive six million Euros (US$7.56 mill [...] | 2008-11-18 22:39:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PGOV SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA146 | ACCREDITATION TO GRENADA OF EMBASSY BRIDGETOWN OFFICIALS [...] On November 5, 2008, Embassy Grenada requested via diplomatic note accreditation for the Bridgetown based USG officials listed in reftel from the Government of Grenada. 2. On November 18, 2008, post received diplomatic note number 743/08 dated November 18, 2008 informing us that the GOG has [...] | 2008-11-18 22:39:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | APER GJ BB |
08GRENADA149 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT NOVEMBER 16 - 22, 2008 [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. Begin GWAR text: a. Grenada Reopening Offshore Sector? Re-establishing an offshore sector is one of the many ideas floating around to get the count [...] | 2008-11-26 20:50:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PGOV SENV SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA150 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 31- DECEMBER 6, [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. Begin GWAR text: a. Grenadians Succumb to Online Scams Grenadians continue to lose money to online scams. Grenada's Financial Intelligence Unit (F [...] | 2008-12-11 20:47:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM SOCI KHIV PREL GJ |
08GRENADA151 | GRENADA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] Embassy Grenada response to reftel request for the investment climate statement. 2. Begin text: The Government of Grenada (GOG) seeks to attract foreign direct investment and, with limited exceptions, encourages investors to enter in and operate enterprises in all fields of lawful econom [...] | 2008-12-12 13:05:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV GJ |
08GRENADA152 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2008 [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. Begin GWAR text: a. National Reconstruction Levy (NRL) Repealed Delivering on a campaign promise, the five-month old National Democratic Congress ( [...] | 2008-12-16 21:34:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN SOCI KWMN PHUM GJ |
08GRENADA153 | EMBASSY GRENADA CLOSED DECEMBER 26 FOR BOXING DAY HOLIDAY [...] Embassy Grenada will be closed Friday, December 26, 2008 for the local Boxing Day holiday. 2. Post will resume normal operations on Monday, December 29. 3. Charge d'Affaires Karen Jo McIsaac will be reachable at Embassy's emergency number (cell phone) 1-473-407-2495 or at the COMR phone [...] | 2008-12-22 14:21:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ANET ACOA ASEC APER CASC GJ |
08GRENADA155 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT DECEMBER 14 - 20, 2008 [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. Begin GWAR text: a. Good Governance, Transparency, and Accountability The Commonwealth Secretariat is assisting Grenada and other regional governme [...] | 2008-12-24 20:56:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCOR EFIN GJ |
08GRENADA20 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FEBRUARY 3 - 9, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Official Hand-over to GOG of Emergency Operation Centers Ambassador Mary Ourisman on February 6, 2008 official [...] | 2008-02-13 21:17:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR EPET ECPS EFIN GJ |
08GRENADA28 | GRENADA CELEBRATES 34TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE [...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador visited Grenada February 6 - 7 to participate in the country's Independence Day activities, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' (MFA) February 6 reception and the February 7 Military Parade. Members of the Puerto Rican National Guard Color Guard marched in the p [...] | 2008-02-19 19:30:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PNAT PREL MOPS OTRA GJ |
08GRENADA29 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 10 - 16, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Grenada's Supreme Court Appoints Receiver for Local Bank Grenada's high court issued an order on February 15 a [...] | 2008-02-19 21:43:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EFIN KCRM SENV GJ |
08GRENADA37 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 17 - 23, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. (U) Mitchell waits for CARICOM's input before deciding on ALBA Prime Minister Keith Mitchell announced that Gr [...] | 2008-02-28 21:53:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD PGOV GJ |
08GRENADA40 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 1, [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. NDC Accuses NNP of Spying Grenada woke February 27 to the news that two Royal Grenadian Police Force (RGPF) o [...] | 2008-03-05 21:31:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EFIN SOCI |
08GRENADA42 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT MARCH 2 - 8, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. International Women's Day Celebrated in Grenada Grenada celebrated International Women's Day with events aroun [...] | 2008-03-14 21:40:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ENRG EFIN KWMN GJ |
08GRENADA45 | EMBASSY GRENADA CLOSED MARCH 21 - 24 FOR EASTER HOLIDAY [...] Embassy Grenada will be closed Friday, March 21 and Monday, March 24 for the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays, respectively. 2. Post will resume normal operations on Tuesday, March 25. 3. Charge d'Affaires Karen Jo McIsaac will be reachable on Embassy's cell phone: 1-473-407-2495. [...] | 2008-03-19 21:16:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ANET ACOA ASEC APER GJ |
08GRENADA47 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT MARCH 9 - 15, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Acting OECS Chief Justice Retires The Grenada Bar Association (GBA) last week paid tribute to retiring acting [...] | 2008-03-20 21:48:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA5 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 6 - 12, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Parliamentary Elections Office Demands Proof Leader of the Technical Allied Workers Union (TAWU),Senator Che [...] | 2008-01-15 21:51:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SOCI EAIR GJ |
08GRENADA50 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: MARCH 16 - 22, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: a. Will American Airlines Fly to Grenada Again? Grenada's Director of Tourism, Jocelyn Sylvester-Gairy announced [...] | 2008-03-26 22:15:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAIR SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA52 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: MARCH 23 - 29, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: a. Southcom Completes Intel Training Southcom trainers conducted a highly successful Intelligence Analyst trainin [...] | 2008-04-02 20:53:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MOPS ECON SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA55 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: MARCH 30 - APRIL 5, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. ISPS Training Officers of the Grenada Port Authority (GPA),Sol Gas, and Chevron participated in a two-day se [...] | 2008-04-09 21:26:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EWWT KCRM SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA57 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: APRIL 6 - 12, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: a. Grenada Makes Significant Economic Progress Grenada made significant economic progress in 2007, according to [...] | 2008-04-15 22:45:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EFIN ECON SNAR SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA58 | PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP - CHORES IN ACTION IN GRENADA [...] Ambassador Ourisman spent several hours in St. George's on April 14 meeting with American volunteer health workers with the Children's Health Organization for Relief and Educational Services (CHORES) program at the General Hospital. The Ambassador thanked Dr. Beverly Nelson for having the visi [...] | 2008-04-18 19:26:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | SOCI PREL EAID GJ |
08GRENADA60 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: APRIL 13- 19, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: a)CHORES back to serve Grenada Ambassador Mary Ourisman visited Grenada briefly on April 14 to meet with the Chil [...] | 2008-04-23 19:33:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SOCI PGOV ECON GJ |
08GRENADA61 | EMBASSY GRENADA CLOSED MAY 1 FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY [...] Embassy Grenada will be closed Thursday, May 1, 2008 for the Labor Day (May Day) holiday. 2. Post will resume normal operations on Friday, May 2. 3. Charge d'Affaires Karen Jo McIsaac will be reachable at Embassy's emergency number (cell phone) 1-473-407-2495 or at Residence phone: 1-473 [...] | 2008-04-25 14:31:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ANET ACOA ASEC APER GJ |
08GRENADA68 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: APRIL 27 - MAY 3, 2008 [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not currently merit longer reporting. 2. Begin GWAR text: a) CapBank to be Reorganized The Government of Grenada (GOG) filed a petition for the reorganization of the financially-stra [...] | 2008-05-06 22:54:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EFIN PHUM GJ |
08GRENADA69 | EMBASSY GRENADA CLOSED MAY 12 FOR WHIT MONDAY HOLIDAY [...] Embassy Grenada will be closed Monday, May 12, 2008 for the Whit Monday holiday. 2. Post will resume normal operations on Friday, May 13. 3. Charge d'Affaires Karen Jo McIsaac will be reachable at Embassy's emergency number (cell phone) 1-473-407-2495 or at the Residence phone: 1-473-439 [...] | 2008-05-09 19:15:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ANET ACOA ASEC APER GJ |
08GRENADA72 | GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS (GMP) DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] Embassy Grenada delivered demarche contained reftel to Grenada's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 13, 2008. There was no immediate reaction. 2. Post will report any response as soon as it is received. MCISAAC [...] | 2008-05-14 04:38:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MOPS PHSA |
08GRENADA75 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: MAY 4 - 10, 2008 [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not currently merit longer reporting. 2. Begin GWAR text: (a)Commissioner Submits Final Report on "Briefcase" Affair Sir Richard Cheltenham of Barbados, the sole commissioner on the [...] | 2008-05-14 22:58:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ASEC GJ |
08GRENADA80 | EMBASSY GRENADA CLOSED MAY 22 FOR CORPUS CHRISTI HOLIDAY [...] Embassy Grenada will be closed Thursday, May 22, 2008 for the Corpus Christi Holiday. 2. Post will resume normal operations on Friday, May 23. 3. Charge d'Affaires Karen Jo McIsaac will be reachable at Embassy's emergency number (cell phone) 1-473-407-2495 or at the Residence phone numbe [...] | 2008-05-21 18:32:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ANET ACOA ASEC APER CASC GJ |
08GRENADA81 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 11 - 17, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: a) PM Mitchell Takes Over Chairmanship of RSS Regional Security Coordinator Grantley Watson met Grenada's Prime Minister, [...] | 2008-05-21 19:16:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ENRG EFIN KWMN GJ |
08GRENADA83 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 18 - 24, 2008 [...] Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. Begin GWAR text: a. Owner of CapBank Arrested, Charged, and now Free on Bail It appears, however, that the financial investigations unit ( [...] | 2008-05-29 21:53:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EFIN KCRM PGOV SOCI GJ |
08GRENADA87 | CLEARANCE FOR R/V CAPE HATTARAS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-27 15:17:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT PREL GJ |
08GRENADA91 | GRENADA 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The Investment Climate Statement is contained in paragraph 2 below. 2. (U) Begin text: The Government of Grenada (GOG) seeks to attract foreign direct investment and encourages investors to enter in and operate enterprises in all fields of lawful economic activity. There is no minimum en [...] | 2008-07-03 19:11:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC GJ |
08GRENADA93 | GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT JUNE 23 - JULY 1, 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: a. Intellectual Property Laws Proposed for Parliamentary Review According to the Registrar of the Grenada Supreme Court, Ro [...] | 2008-07-03 19:17:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ELAB PGOV |
08GRENADA99 | USG GIVES DISASTER MANAGEMENT TRAINING MATERIALS TO GRENADA [...] SUMMARY: The U.S. on July 15 gave Grenada's National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) training materials on shelter management and initial damage assessment. The material is intended to strengthen Grenada's disaster preparedness, in particular to increase the number of trainers. Most of Gr [...] | 2008-07-17 19:29:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID GJ |
08GUADALAJARA122 | A SEWER RUNS THROUGH IT: BOY'S DEATH DRAWS ATTENTION TO [...] Summary: A child's death after falling into the severely polluted Santiago River in the Guadalajara suburb of El Salto has finally attracted official and popular attention to a long-standing ecological nightmare. But after years of official neglect and indifference, the authorities are seeki [...] | 2008-03-14 21:28:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV SOCI PGOV EAID MX |
08GUADALAJARA150 | PROMISE AND PROBLEMS IN RURAL GUANAJUATO [...] Summary. A visit to rural Guanajuato to see the Bajio Community Foundation's projects provided a good view of what works and what doesn't to spur local economic development. Most of these communities survive and grow on remittances, but some organizations and individuals are trying to create [...] | 2008-04-08 19:29:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | SMIG SOCI ECON KPAO MX |
08GUADALAJARA237 | EVALUATION FOR IIP SPEAKERS ANTHONY CEJA AND MONICA [...] Summary: Anthony Ceja and Monica Tinajero from San Diego's Education Department spoke to a variety of groups during their three-day program in Guadalajara and Tepic. They met with educators and public security departments, an association of rehabilitated gang members, and students to explain [...] | 2008-05-22 17:37:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SOCI MX |
08GUADALAJARA31 | NOT MUCH NOISE ON NAFTA IN WESTERN MEXICO [...] Summary: The January 1, 2008 ending of the last remaining duties on agricultural products has so far not generated major protests or controversy in west-central Mexico. Agriculture Association leaders in Jalisco, one of Mexico's most important farming and ranching states, tend to view NAFTA [...] | 2008-01-18 22:09:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD PGOV MX |
08GUADALAJARA49 | DHS/STATE HOSTS REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON SMUGGLING AND [...] Summary: In January, DHS and State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) hosted a seminar within the framework of the Regional Conference on Migration (RCM) in Manzanillo, Mexico. The workshop focused on best practices in the prosecution of human smugglers and traffickers in C [...] | 2008-02-08 17:03:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM MX XM XS |
08GUADALAJARA611 | THE LATEST TARGET IN MEXICO'S DRUG WARS: THE SINALOA PRESS [...] Summary: Increasing narco-violence has caused some Mexican states to become virtual open war zones. The cartels, fighting among themselves for control of territory and pressed by President Felipe Calderon's counternarcotics campaign, have resorted to blatant acts of violence - both in an effo [...] | 2008-12-22 22:54:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KPAO KCRM PHUM MX |
08GUADALAJARA93 | JALISCO GOVERNMENT WORKING TO KEEP MIGRANTS HOME BY BOOSTING [...] Summary: Since taking office in 2007, Jalisco Governor Emilio Gonzalez Marquez has focused on boosting Jalisco's economy and improving the lives of Jalisco natives living at home and abroad. In line with these efforts, Gonzalez Marquez formed an office dedicated to working with migrant communi [...] | 2008-02-27 21:23:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SMIG ELAB MX XM |
08GUADALAJARA94 | BILATERAL SECURITY AND COUNTERNARCOTICS DEBATED IN [...] Summary: Two days of scholarly discussions in Guadalajara on security issues and counter-narcotics challenges elaborated convergent and divergent points in our bilateral relationship. While we don't share the same world vision, the Merida Initiative may be one concrete action on which the U.S [...] | 2008-02-27 22:35:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SNAR KPAO MX |
08GUADALAJARA95 | HARVEST OF CHANGE: CORN, NAFTA, AND THE CAMPO IN WESTERN [...] Summary: The January 2008 full implementation of NAFTA's provisions on agricultural trade has proceeded smoothly in western Mexico's farm belt. Some observers had expected a strong negative reaction given the large percentage of the population still engaged in minimally productive subsistence f [...] | 2008-02-27 23:05:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD ECON MX |
08GUANGZHOU105 | Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Major Economic, Social, and [...] (U) Summary: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a strong economic, social, and cultural foothold in south China, with Guangdong leading the way in total TCM revenue and product output. "Guangdong Liang Cha", for example, an herbal tea, is becoming a national phenomenon and chasing Coca Cola [...] | 2008-02-20 05:22:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO ECON SOCI CH |
08GUANGZHOU135 | Guangdong's Migrant Worker NPC Delegate: Looking for [...] (U) Social security, education for migrant workers' children and the welfare of migrant workers in general are critical issues for South China's workers, according to Guangdong's migrant worker representative to the National People's Congress (NPC) Hu Xiaoyan. Hu, who was not among the original [...] | 2008-03-04 08:20:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PINR PGOV CH |
08GUANGZHOU139 | Background of Recent Fujian Chemical Plant Protests [...] (U) Summary: Fears that a proposed chemical plant could endanger their livelihood spurred approximately 10,000 residents of Dongshan Island, Fujian Province, to protest the project, according to media reports. The protests, which began February 29 and culminated in the vandalism of local gover [...] | 2008-03-05 08:42:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV PHUM ECON PGOV EINV TW CH |
08GUANGZHOU147 | A Generation Left Behind - Migrant Education in the Pearl [...] (U) Summary: How successful have Chinese government and educational officials been in meeting one of the major societal challenges confronting them, i.e., the care and training of the tens of millions of children of the migrant workers who have driven China's economic boom? Clearly the childr [...] | 2008-03-11 07:51:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | SMIG SOCI PGOV PHUM |
08GUANGZHOU158 | GUANGZHOU GOVERNMENT OFFERS FOIA WITH CHINESE [...] (U) SUMMARY: A groundbreaking 2007 Guangzhou law ordering government to share information with the public is imperfect but represents an important development in official transparency. Though the law theoretically gives individuals the right to have their queries answered promptly and at no cos [...] | 2008-03-17 06:05:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SOCI CH |
08GUANGZHOU173 | GUANGZHOU GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION - HARD TO SEE, EVEN HARDER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A team of China researchers estimates that corruption has cost the Chinese economy about RMB 3 billion (USD 420 million) each year between 1980 to 2002, and private sector contacts say the problem is "absolutely endemic" in Guangzhou. There have been some high-profile convictions [...] | 2008-03-26 07:45:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SOCI ECON EFIN EIND EINT CH |
08GUANGZHOU214 | SHENZHEN STOCK EXCHANGE STARTUP BOARD TO OPEN IN AUGUST [...] (SBU) Summary: The Shenzhen Stock Exchange's much delayed new board for start-up companies should open sometime around the Beijing Olympics in August. The board, which will benefit some smaller firms that find it difficult to raise capital due in part to Beijing's limits on bank lending, has s [...] | 2008-04-11 09:07:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON CH |
08GUANGZHOU27 | Migrant Workers Elected to Guangdong People's Congress for [...] (U) For the first time in Guangdong province (and perhaps in other provinces as well),six migrant workers were elected to the eleventh Guangdong People's Congress. According to local press reports, the six, elected by municipal-level people's congresses, could well represent more than 30 mill [...] | 2008-01-17 07:45:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PGOV CH |
08GUANGZHOU351 | Confirmed Cases of H5N1 Virus on Guangdong Duck Farm, No [...] (U) Summary: It looks as though authorities in south China understand the need to move quickly on a potential H5N1 threat. The National Influenza Reference Laboratory and China's Ministry of Agriculture reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza on a duck farm in Jiangmen C [...] | 2008-06-18 09:37:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR PINR KFLU CH |
08GUANGZHOU509 | SOUTH CHINA REPORTING OFFICERS CONFERENCE, Guangzhou, [...] (U) Consulate General Guangzhou is pleased to announce that it will host the 2008 South China Reporting Officers Conference September 24-27, 2008. Consulate General Guangzhou welcomes attendance and participation from all addressee posts. Topics of Discussion -------------------- 2. (U) [...] | 2008-08-21 06:31:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA PREL ECON PGOV CH |
08GUANGZHOU512 | Guangzhou - Avian Influenza Pandemic Planning [...] (U) Summary: Consulate General Guangzhou has reviewed pandemic preparedness efforts based on guidance issued by the Department (reftel). Post's Emergency Action Committee meets regularly and reviews tripwires annually or as often as necessary if circumstances warrant. Employees are strongly en [...] | 2008-08-22 02:04:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO AMED AMGT CASC EAGR PINR KFLU CH |
08GUANGZHOU625 | South China IPR: Visiting US Federal Judge and Prosecutor [...] (U) Summary: Conventional wisdom says that judges can talk with judges, police can talk with police. During a PTO-sponsored two-day program in south China, a Senior U.S. District Judge and a Department of Justice (DOJ) Prosecutor talked with both, and students too, sharing ideas on how to prot [...] | 2008-10-29 08:51:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD KIPR ECON PGOV CH |
08GUANGZHOU648 | 104TH CANTON TRADE FAIR: ATTENDANCE AND BUSINESS DOWN, BUT [...] Summary: The 104th Canton Trade Fair could not escape the effects of the global financial crisis, with almost 15,000 fewer visitors and a transaction volume down nearly seven billion U.S. dollars from the 103rd Fair held six months ago. Fair officials claimed that the event had nonetheless gon [...] | 2008-11-10 06:07:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV ECON PGOV CH HK TW |
08GUANGZHOU655 | 104TH CANTON TRADE FAIR: ATTENDANCE AND BUSINESS DOWN, BUT [...] Summary: The 104th Canton Trade Fair could not escape the effects of the global financial crisis, with almost 15,000 fewer visitors and a transaction volume down nearly seven billion U.S. dollars from the 103rd Fair held six months ago. Fair officials claimed that the event had nonetheless gon [...] | 2008-11-12 03:13:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV ECON PGOV CH HK TW |
08GUANGZHOU704 | South China SEZ Blog Now Online at Communities @ State [...] U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou is pleased to announce its newest communication tool -- South China SEZ -- an interactive blog hosted on the OpenNet's Communities @ State website. South China SEZ is a "special exchange zone" on the economic and political issues affecting the Pearl River Delta [...] | 2008-12-03 09:19:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV AINF CH |
08GUANGZHOU714 | Guangzhou Taxi Strike: Collective Bargaining, Taxi Style [...] Summary: Though downplayed by the official media as "taking a day off" or "having tea," Guangzhou's taxi strike was accompanied by rumors of violence and fear of physical danger. Drivers willing to risk retribution from colleagues found working during the strike lucrative, while others, ordere [...] | 2008-12-08 09:12:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PGOV CH |
08GUANGZHOU720 | South China IPR: Rights Holders Call for "IPR Summit" and [...] Summary: Lax enforcement remains the key problem for intellectual property (IP) rights holders operating in south China, according to the 30 business and legal professionals at the Consul General's December 2 IPR roundtable. Rights holders recommended that senior Obama Administration IP offici [...] | 2008-12-11 09:34:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD KIPR ECON PGOV CH |
08GUANGZHOU737 | INFANT CONTRACTS AVIAN INFLUENZA A (H9N2) VIRUS IN [...] Summary: An eleven-week old girl who resides in Shenzhen has reportedly contracted avian influenza A (H9N2) virus. She is being treated in a Hong Kong hospital. Some medical experts have expressed concern that avian influenza A (H9N2) virus - which has only been documented in a low pathogenic [...] | 2008-12-31 08:17:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KFLU CASC SOCI PREL HK CH |
08GUATEMALA10 | SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY LEAVITT'S ATTENDANCE AT [...] Your January 13-14 attendance at the inauguration of President-Elect Alvaro Colom will be an opportunity to highlight our efforts to promote economic development, poverty alleviation, democracy, and rule of law, following the 1996 signing of the Peace Accords, which put an end to the 36-year [...] | 2008-01-04 17:44:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GT |
08GUATEMALA100 | ADDENDUM TO GUATEMALA'S CHILD LABOR UPDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-30 23:44:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA1018 | DEMARCHE ON 2009 SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS DRAFT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-11 18:11:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SOCI ECON EFIN ENRG ETRD KSUM GT |
08GUATEMALA1072 | GUATEMALA, DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-21 20:58:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN GT |
08GUATEMALA1087 | MERIDA INITIATIVE: GUATEMALAN PRISON CONDITIONS [...] Summary: Guatemala's prison system is in desperate need of reform, according to officials who have worked on efforts to improve prison conditions under the previous and current administrations. Inadequate security measures, overcrowding, and ineffective rehabilitation programs, compounded by a [...] | 2008-08-27 22:18:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PGOV KJUS GT |
08GUATEMALA1124 | GUATEMALAN FOREIGN MINISTRY CREATES HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE [...] The Foreign Ministry created an office to coordinate Guatemala's human rights agenda with national institutions, multilateral organizations, and embassies. The "Directorate of Human Rights, Rights of the Indigenous Peoples, Environment, Culture, and International Humanitarian Rights" is headed [...] | 2008-09-04 22:40:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV KDEM KJUS SOCI UN GT |
08GUATEMALA1179 | GUATEMALA: DEMARCHE ON UNAIDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-17 18:34:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KHIV UNGA EAID GT |
08GUATEMALA1193 | GUATEMALAN LABOR MINISTRY LAUNCHES ANTI-CORRUPTION [...] On September 18, the Ministry of Labor officially launched a public campaign against corruption with the objective of improving transparency and public services. According to Minister of Labor Edgar Rodriguez, its primary objective will be to create a culture of transparency in the area of pub [...] | 2008-09-19 20:29:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PGOV KCRM KJUS PHUM KDEM GT |
08GUATEMALA1229 | GUATEMALA PASSES FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT [...] Summary: After ten years of advocacy and three bills before Congress, the Guatemalan Congress unanimously passed the Free Access to Public Information Law on September 23. The law requires all public and private entities that receive public funds to respond to citizen requests for information [...] | 2008-09-30 23:22:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCRM KDEM KJUS SOCI MCC GT |
08GUATEMALA1232 | DEMARCHE ON GUATEMALA TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION [...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche and non-paper to Erick Maldonado, Director of Consular and Immigration Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Alexander Colop, Chief Prosecutor of the Anti-TIP Unit of the Attorney General's Office; and Ana Maria Mendez, Chief Defender of Immigrants' Right [...] | 2008-10-01 20:18:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG KJUS PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA1247 | GUATEMALA: DRAFT OF U.S. SPONSORED UNGA RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-03 16:55:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM CDG PREL UNGA GT |
08GUATEMALA1274 | TRANSLATION OF 2008 INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS [...] Post has translated the 2008 International Religious Freedom Report and has posted a link on its website to both the English and Spanish versions of the report in advance of the congressionally mandated October 16 deadline. 2. There has been no government, public, or media reaction to the S [...] | 2008-10-14 22:19:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV OPRC KIRF KPAO GT |
08GUATEMALA1357 | FINANCIAL CRISIS IMPACTS REMITTANCES FLOWS TO GUATEMALA [...] SUMMARY: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) presented its annual survey on remittances for Guatemala on October 17, 2008. According to the IOM, about 30% of Guatemalan families receive remittances. The IOM projects that as a result of the financial crisis, remittances to Guat [...] | 2008-10-30 21:38:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON GT |
08GUATEMALA1359 | GUATEMALA'S NOMINEE FOR 2009 SECRETARY'S AWARD FOR [...] Embassy is pleased to nominate Norma Cruz, Director of NGO Survivors Foundation, as Guatemala's "Woman of Courage" for the 2009 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage (ref A) in recognition of her exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in advocating for women's rights and [...] | 2008-10-31 01:14:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM KJUS GT |
08GUATEMALA1364 | USAID AND SOCIAL COHESION COUNCIL ESTABLISH WORKING GROUP [...] Summary: On October 16, the Ambassador and USAID Acting Mission Director Rose Rakas attended a meeting led by First Lady Sandra Torres de Colom to discuss the Social Cohesion Council's poverty reduction programs and ways in which the USG, through USAID, could further support the GOG's anti-pove [...] | 2008-10-31 15:58:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR ECON PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA1367 | DEMARCHE: U.S. CANDIDACY FOR INTER-AMERICAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-31 17:39:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | OAS KWMN PGOV PREL GT |
08GUATEMALA1410 | GUATEMALA TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDACY FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-12 14:30:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | OAS KWMN PGOV PREL GT |
08GUATEMALA1450 | GUATEMALA: TIP WATCH LIST INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] Below is a summary (keyed to reftel) of progress made by the GOG in combating trafficking in persons (TIP),particularly in the areas of legislative reform, enforcement, victim protection and assistance, identification of victims among vulnerable populations, and protection of foreign traffick [...] | 2008-11-19 18:05:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG GT |
08GUATEMALA1475 | GUATEMALA: DEMARCHE TO INCREASE PLENARY SUPPORT OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-01 10:30:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PARM PREL UNGA GT |
08GUATEMALA1478 | UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR COMPARES DHS TO GESTAPO [...] In a November 7 speech in Guatemala City, Jorge Bustamante, UN Special Rapporteur for the Human Rights of Immigrants (and a Mexican national),compared the actions of U.S. officials to deport illegal aliens from the United States with the Gestapo's repressive actions against Jews in Nazi Germa [...] | 2008-12-02 10:50:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UN KHLS PREF PREL GT |
08GUATEMALA149 | GUATEMALA'S TIP PROPOSALS FOR G/TIP FY08 FUNDS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-12 23:27:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KJUS GT |
08GUATEMALA1497 | GUATEMALA: FY 2009 ANTI-TRAFFICKING PROJECT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-04 11:34:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP PHUM KWMN KCRM SMIG PREL PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA1502 | USG-FUNDED PROJECT LAUNCHES WORKER RIGHTS CENTERS [...] On November 18, NGO Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the Commission for the Verification of Codes of Conduct in Guatemala (COVERCO) inaugurated three model Worker Rights Centers to promote labor rights as part of a DOL-funded regional project ("Todas y Todos Trabajamos"). The four-year proj [...] | 2008-12-04 16:37:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KJUS KDEM PHUM GT |
08GUATEMALA1503 | GUATEMALA: UN DEMOCRACY FUND INVITATION FOR GRANT [...] Per reftel, Poloff, in coordination with USAID/Guatemala, will provide information about the UN Democracy Fund to civil society and encourage organizations to submit project proposals via the Fund's website before December 31. 2. Poloff demarched Luis Carranza, Director for Multilateral Pol [...] | 2008-12-04 17:27:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KDEM KWMN UNGA GT |
08GUATEMALA1517 | HELP FOR FEMALE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE IS FOUR DIGITS [...] On November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Guatemalan Institute of Public Criminal Defense (IDPP) inaugurated a hotline to provide emergency assistance to female victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other forms of physical violence 24 hou [...] | 2008-12-10 17:25:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN KCRM PHUM KJUS KDEM SOCI PGOV MX GT |
08GUATEMALA1535 | GUATEMALA: DEMARCHE ON UNITED NATIONS [...] (SBU) On May 27, Poloff delivered reftel demarche and talking points to Leila Villatoro, Deputy Director of Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Villatoro thanked Poloff for the material but had no immediate comment on the GOG's position on the issue. McFarland [...] | 2008-12-15 13:50:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AORC APER PREL UNGA GT |
08GUATEMALA1547 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN [...] Summary: Ambassador and Embassy officers met November 24 with a delegation of American and Guatemalan activists organized by a U.S.-based women's rights NGO to discuss violence against women in Guatemala. Delegation members expressed their concern over the climate of impunity and the level o [...] | 2008-12-17 14:56:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PHUM KCRM KJUS KDEM SOCI GT |
08GUATEMALA1578 | GUATEMALA DELIVERED DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-24 08:11:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN KNNP EFIN PARM GT |
08GUATEMALA1579 | POVERTY AND VIOLENCE PLAGUE GUATEMALA CITY'S ZONE 7 [...] Summary: On December 11, poloffs toured a 10-kilometer stretch of Guatemala City's Zone 7, considered a dangerous "red zone" of high criminal activity, and met with government, NGO and community representatives to better understand the issues affecting this marginalized portion of the capital. [...] | 2008-12-24 09:27:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCRM SOCI KWMN ASEC ELAB ECON GT |
08GUATEMALA1591 | GUATEMALA: BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE CHECK, [...] (SBU) Summary: In response to reftel, PolMil Officer researched the bona fides of the arms import company Gefahr. The research included an on-site inspection of Gefahr, an interview with the company's owner, and records checks of both the company and the owner with the Guatemala's Arms and M [...] | 2008-12-30 07:24:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KMOC GT |
08GUATEMALA170 | UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW [...] Per reftel, post contacted local human rights NGOs and civil society organizations to inform them of the UN Human Rights Council's upcoming Universal Periodic Review of Guatemala's human rights record (May 5-16) and to encourage their participation in the process. 2. The following organizat [...] | 2008-02-19 21:33:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KDEM KJUS UNSC GT |
08GUATEMALA189 | UN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOCUSES ON HUMAN RIGHTS [...] Summary: The UN Secretary General's Special Representative on Human Rights Defenders visited Guatemala February 17-21 to follow up on a 2003 visit and recommendations for promoting and protecting human rights defenders in Guatemala. Hina Jilani met with government officials, members of the j [...] | 2008-02-22 17:25:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM KJUS KDEM PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA255 | GUATEMALAN COMPANIES VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATE IN [...] On February 27, during its annual awards ceremony, the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (AGEXPORT) and its Apparel and Textile Industry Commission (VESTEX) publicly recognized and certified 29 Guatemalan textile and apparel companies that voluntarily participated in, and fulfilled the requi [...] | 2008-02-29 01:05:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM ECON KJUS KDEM GT |
08GUATEMALA256 | PRESIDENT COLOM ORDERS DECLASSIFICATION OF MILITARY ARCHIVES [...] Summary: On February 25, in commemoration of Guatemala's National Day of Dignity of Victims, President Colom announced that the government will declassify, and open to the public, military archives that contain information on human rights violations committed during the country's internal conf [...] | 2008-02-29 01:44:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PHUM KDEM KCRM MOPS MARR PGOV ESOCI GT |
08GUATEMALA262 | GUATEMALA'S INPUT ON CAFTA-DR LABOR TRADE CAPACITY [...] Per reftel, post consulted with the Ministry of Labor on its areas of focus and priority needs for CAFTA-DR labor trade capacity building in Guatemala. Labor officer delivered reftel points, explaining to Ministry officials that the USG is seeking input from all stakeholders through various c [...] | 2008-02-29 20:03:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ETRD EAID KDEM PHUM KJUS PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA264 | GUATEMALA: DEMARCHE ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND HUMAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-03 22:15:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KGHG MV PGOV PHUM PREL UNHCR GT |
08GUATEMALA313 | CICIG AGREES TO INVESTIGATE MURDERS OF WOMEN IN [...] Summary: On March 6, at the request of the Guatemalan government, the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) agreed to investigate murders of women. During the official signing ceremony, attended by the Ambassador and other members of the diplomatic community, Presiden [...] | 2008-03-11 18:21:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM KJUS KDEM PGOV SOCI GT |
08GUATEMALA357 | LABOR VICE MINISTER HIGHLIGHTS SOCIAL ISSUES AND [...] Summary: During a March 17 meeting with poloff, Labor Vice Minister Mario Illescas discussed some of the challenges facing the Labor Ministry and some of his initiatives to address social issues, including labor compliance and public transport security. He expressed concern over the low salar [...] | 2008-03-19 19:31:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB SOCI PHUM KDEM KJUS GT PGOV |
08GUATEMALA363 | GUATEMALA UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE OUTLINES 12 [...] Summary: On March 7, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) Country Representative Anders Kompass presented to the diplomatic community a report of the human rights situation in Guatemala and the activities of his office during 2007. Kompass said his office was most concerned about v [...] | 2008-03-24 18:40:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KJUS KDEM KCRM KWMN PGOV SOCI GT |
08GUATEMALA371 | RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] Poloff delivered reftel talking points to Luis Carranza, Director of Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seeking GOG support for DPRK mandate extension and support for the other country-specific mandates that are up for renewal. Carranza said that Guatemala would not oppose [...] | 2008-03-25 22:27:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KDEM PJUS PREL SOCI GT |
08GUATEMALA398 | USG-FUNDED PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN GUATEMALA'S LABOR [...] USG-funded CAFTA-DR labor project "Cumple y Gana" and the Guatemalan Apparel and Textile Industry Commission (VESTEX) signed an agreement March 12 to design and develop an organizational conflict resolution system, which will include two groups of trained mediators specialized in organizational [...] | 2008-03-28 22:59:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ETRD PHUM KJUS KDEM GT |
08GUATEMALA446 | GOG STRUGGLES TO MAKE ENDS MEET [...] SUMMARY: The Colom administration arrived in office with a surging economy and a reasonable budget that projected a 2008 fiscal deficit of 1.6% of GDP. On April 1, Guatemala's Congress approved the last of five IDB and World Bank loans necessary to finance the 2008 budget deficit. Finance Min [...] | 2008-04-09 19:45:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA465 | GUATEMALA: BLUE LANTERN 050062674 AND 050095703 [...] Summary: On April 11, Poloff accompanied PM/DTCC Officers Judd Stitziel and Kyle Ballard on the post-shipment end-use check of STI Guatemala per Reftel A. Officers toured the STI Office and met with STI owner Estuardo Gomez. STI has yet to receive the 100 .22 caliber handguns authorized un [...] | 2008-04-15 21:57:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KMOC GT |
08GUATEMALA466 | SANTA ROSA RELOCATION PROJECT SUCCESSFULLY [...] SUMMARY: On April 14, the last two Guatemalan families were relocated from the village of Santa Rosa inside the territory of Belize. The move brings to an end one of the longest-running and high-profile irritants in the Guatemala-Belize bilateral relationship. The OAS Adjacency Zone Office p [...] | 2008-04-15 22:18:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PTER SNAR GT |
08GUATEMALA482 | GUATEMALAN RESPONSE ON POTENTIAL SALE OF [...] SUMMARY: On April 10, PM/DDTC representatives Judd Stitziel and Kyle Ballard, and Embassy officers conducted meetings requested Ref A to explore the sale of MAP-origin firearms by the Guatemalan Ministry of Defense (MOD) to U.S. firearms dealer Century Arms via Guatemalan company GIR SA in [...] | 2008-04-17 19:24:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC GT |
08GUATEMALA514 | GUATEMALA: DEMARCHE ON US-EU PRISONERS OF [...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche and non-paper to Luis Carranza, Director for Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Carranza stated that he will recommend Guatemala's co-sponsorship of the US-EU Prisoners of Conscience Declaration to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. 2. [...] | 2008-04-23 19:47:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PHUM PREL PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA522 | GUATEMALA: AFL-CIO SUBMITS COMPLAINT UNDER [...] The AFL-CIO, along with six Guatemalan unions, filed an official complaint April 23 with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Trade and Labor Affairs, alleging violations of the Labor Chapter of CAFTA-DR. The complaint is the first of its kind under the labor provisions of the trade agreeme [...] | 2008-04-24 22:30:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM PHUM KJUS KDEM GT |
08GUATEMALA531 | GUATEMALA: DEMARCHE ON NPT PREPARATORY COMMITTEE [...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche, non-paper, and the U.S.-proposed papers to Luis Carranza, Director for Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),in advance of the upcoming Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee Meeting in Geneva. 2. Carranza stated that the MFA [...] | 2008-04-25 17:11:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA GT |
08GUATEMALA54 | GUATEMALA'S CHILD LABOR UPDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-18 23:16:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA556 | GOG CHANGES SECURITY DETAIL OF HUMAN RIGHTS [...] On April 24, the Guatemalan government announced that the Presidential Secretariat of Security and Administrative Affairs (SAAS) will no longer provide personal security to private citizens, including human rights defenders, who are not affiliated with the government. National Civil Police (P [...] | 2008-04-30 00:05:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KJUS KCRM KDEM GT |
08GUATEMALA559 | GUATEMALA: IMPLEMENTING THE PRESIDENT'S FREEDOM [...] As reported in our Advancing Freedom and Democracy Report (AFDR) and Democracy Strategy Paper, the Embassy reached out to support democracy and human rights activists through activities to implement the President's Freedom Agenda. 2. The Chief of Mission engaged with the President and senior [...] | 2008-04-30 21:08:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KDEM KJUS GT |
08GUATEMALA566 | GUATEMALA: FOLLOW-UP DEMARCHE ON NPT PREPARATORY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-02 16:31:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA GT |
08GUATEMALA590 | GUATEMALA: DEMARCHE ON UNSC RESOLUTION ON SOMALI [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-07 22:40:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM UNSC SO XW GT |
08GUATEMALA592 | GANG MEMBERS KILL WARDEN INSIDE GUATEMALAN JAIL [...] On May 1, imprisoned gang members killed Jorge Augusto Mendoza, Deputy Director of the Preventive Detention Center in Chimaltenango. Press reports indicate that the prisoners decapitated Mendoza after holding him hostage. The prison director and three guards were also taken hostage and suff [...] | 2008-05-08 22:11:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM ASEC PGOV SNAR KJUS GT |
08GUATEMALA614 | GUATEMALA: CO-SPONSORSHIP OF US-EU PRISONERS OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-14 22:22:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PHUM PREL PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA632 | GUATEMALA SUBMITS REPORT ON UNSCR 1803 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-20 13:56:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN AORC ETRD TRGY KNNP UNSC IR GT |
08GUATEMALA633 | FOLLOW-UP FOR MAY 21 DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-20 15:12:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO PHUM PREL SOCI CU GT |
08GUATEMALA677 | GUATEMALA TAKES STEPS TO RESOLVE ELECTRICITY CRISIS [...] Summary: During a recent lunch with the Ambassador, Guatemalan Energy and Mines Minister Carlos Meany detailed steps the GOG has taken to mitigate a shortage of electricity that would have resulted in blackouts by April 2009. The Ministry has signed contracts to expand Guatemalan electrical [...] | 2008-05-28 22:43:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON PREL PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA684 | EMBASSY GUATEMALA FOLLOW-UP MAY 21 - DAY OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-30 15:51:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO PHUM PREL SOCI CU GT |
08GUATEMALA692 | GUATEMALA SUPPORTS GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-02 20:52:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP GT |
08GUATEMALA693 | GUATEMALA: INFORMATION ON CHILD/FORCED LABOR IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-02 20:54:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI GT |
08GUATEMALA700 | GUATEMALAN COURT SENTENCES 5 FORMER CIVIL DEFENSE [...] On May 28, a Guatemalan court convicted and sentenced five former Civil Defense Patrol members (local civilian militias trained and supervised by the Guatemalan military) to 780 years in prison for the March 1982 murder of 177 civilians -- 70 women and 107 children -- in Rio Negro, Baja Verapaz [...] | 2008-06-02 22:49:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MOPS MARR KJUS KCRM PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA702 | SUSPECT FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER OF SON OF PROMINENT [...] On June 2, a Guatemalan court sentenced Erwin Omar Gudiel Arias to 20 years in prison for the August 2007 murder of Jose Mendez Dardon, son of prominent human rights activist and former Congressman Amilcar Mendez. The three-judge panel found conclusive the testimony of two witnesses who were a [...] | 2008-06-03 20:10:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS KCRM PHUM KDEM PGOV GT |
08GUATEMALA703 | GUATEMALA: 2008 TIP REPORT PRESS GUIDANCE AND [...] On June 3, in advance of the public release of the 2008 TIP Report, poloff delivered reftel talking points and provided the text of the TIP Report narrative for Guatemala to Luis Carranza, Director for Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Embassy will place an op-ed in loca [...] | 2008-06-03 20:15:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KPAO GT |
08GUATEMALA76 | GOG RESPONSE TO HCOC DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-25 18:30:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | MTCRE PREL MNUC SKCA ETTC TSPA GT |
08GUATEMALA771 | A VIEW FROM THE FIELD: THE COLOM GOVERNMENT'S [...] Summary. The Colom government's political fortunes are closely linked with its ability to deliver on promises of reducing poverty, especially among the rural, indigenous poor of Guatemala. Across the countryside, optimistic technocrats are determined to implement new programs announced by th [...] | 2008-06-18 22:36:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ECON GT PGOV |
08GUATEMALA826 | GUATEMALAN FOREIGN MINISTER'S LETTER TO SECRETARY [...] Embassy received a letter on July 2 from the Minister of Foreign Affairs extending best wishes to Secretary Rice on the occasion of our Independence Day. Below is the unofficial translated text of the letter. BEGIN TEXT Guatemala June 26, 2008 Your Excellency Secretary of State: I [...] | 2008-07-02 17:39:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM GT |
08GUATEMALA845 | GUATEMALAN LABOR MINISTRY HOSTS NATIONAL SEMINAR [...] On July 1, the Ministry of Labor, in coordination with representative organizations of the Guatemalan labor movement and civil society, hosted the "First National Seminar to Promote Employment and Business Competitiveness through Compliance with Labor Laws in Guatemala." Government officials, [...] | 2008-07-07 22:23:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM ECON KJUS KDEM GT |
08GUATEMALA853 | GUATEMALA: DEMARCHE ON UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION [...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche and non-paper on the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to Luis Carranza, Director for Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA); Joaquin Flores Espana, Director General of Postal Services at the Ministry of Communications; and Ingrid Barillas, Hea [...] | 2008-07-08 21:14:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECON ETRD WTRO GT |
08GUATEMALA895 | PRESIDENT COLOM SIGNS PETROCARIBE DEAL WITH [...] On July 13, President Colom signed a PetroCaribe deal (reftel) with Venezuela during the 5th Extraordinary Summit of PetroCaribe member states in Maracaibo, Venezuela to help alleviate Guatemala's increasing fuel and food prices. Under the terms of the deal, which requires congressional approv [...] | 2008-07-14 23:34:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON ETRD PREL PGOV SOCI GT |
08GUATEMALA934 | GUATEMALA TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATES FOR UNIVERSAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-22 22:34:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECON ETRD WTRO GT |
08GUATEMALA950 | DISASTER DECLARATION FOR FLOODING IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-25 17:59:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC SOCI DCHA |
08GUATEMALA962 | GUATEMALA RATIFIES PROTOCOL ON UN CONVENTION AGAINST [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-28 22:26:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV UN GT |
08HALIFAX25 | SEAL HUNT PROTESTS: THE ANNUAL CONTROVERSY AND ARRESTS [...] Summary: Animal rights activist Paul Watson has seen Canadian authorities tow his vessel the "Farley Mowat" into Sydney, Nova Scotia and his two key officers arrested in connection with his traditional battle to stop Canada's seal hunt. End Summary. 2. The annual seal hunt off Canada's e [...] | 2008-04-14 20:01:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHSA EFIS SENV CASC |
08HALIFAX28 | VIEW FROM THE BORDER: MAINE-NEW BRUNSWICK CROSSINGS [...] SUMMARY: Building on the border reporting in ref (a),conoff and assistant visited the Calais/St. Stephen and Houlton/Woodstock ports of entry on the Maine/New Brunswick border the week of March 31. Meetings with border officials, community representatives and businesspeople confirmed that th [...] | 2008-04-21 12:44:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | CPAS PGOV PREL WHTI ASEC ECON CA |
08HALIFAX35 | MAPPING THE BORDER: CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON NEW U.S. LAND [...] According to the GSA Regional Office in Boston, the contractor building the new Land Port of Entry (LPOE) for DHS/CBP at Calais, Maine, has completed about 10% of the work. Meanwhile, the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) contractor building the new international bridge across the St. [...] | 2008-05-16 20:43:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV PREL CPAS ASEC WHTI CA |
08HALIFAX36 | URANIUM MINING IN ATLANTIC CANADA: PROTESTS VERSUS PROFIT [...] Considering there is a vociferous and devoted anti-uranium lobby in Canada's Atlantic Provinces, it appears unlikely that the region will be joining the world uranium club any time soon. There are identified commercial quantities of uranium in three of the four provinces that could be develop [...] | 2008-05-28 11:59:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | EMIN ENRG ETRD PGOV PHUM CA |
08HALIFAX45 | ENERGY PROJECTS IN ATLANTIC CANADA - FACTS AND FIGURES [...] This cable is a "primer" on the status of significant operating and future energy projects in Atlantic Canada. The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC),a regional think tank, reported in March 2008 that actual and proposed new investment in these projects had reached the level of $42 [...] | 2008-06-13 19:06:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ENRG PGOV CA |
08HALIFAX50 | TRIAL DATE SET FOR SEA SHEPHERD SEAL HUNT PROTESTORS [...] SUMMARY: Two officers of a Dutch-registered vessel, owned and operated by the U.S.-based Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, will be back in Canada in April 2009 to face trial over their involvement in a marine protest against Canada's east coast seal hunt. END SUMMARY. 2. Court officials [...] | 2008-07-10 19:26:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIS PHSA PREL CASC CA |
08HALIFAX58 | NEWS FROM ATLANTIC CANADA'S ENERGY SECTOR [...] With annual energy exports from Atlantic Canada to the United States now exceeding $14 billion, the region is poised to become an even more important energy supplier in the future. This cable reports on the latest developments across the region. Overall, it has been a busy summer with good an [...] | 2008-08-11 19:46:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ENRG PGOV CA |
08HALIFAX60 | NEWFOUNDLAND-LABRADOR'S OFFSHORE HEBRON PROJECT GOING [...] SUMMARY: Premier Danny Williams of Newfoundland-Labrador has signed a lucrative deal with a Chevron-led consortium of oil companies to develop the Hebron oil field. Daily production will be 150,000 to 170,000 barrels of oil with the majority available for export to the U.S. market. The first [...] | 2008-08-20 19:08:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ENRG PGOV HEBRON CA |
08HALIFAX70 | HALIFAX ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF CONSULAR MANAGEMENT [...] In accordance with reftel, Halifax conducted its annual review of consular management controls on November 10, 2008. Harold D. Foster, FS-01, Consul General certifies successful completion of the management review and that post is in full compliance. 2. a. Standard Operating Procedures: [...] | 2008-11-10 19:35:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | CMGT CVIS CASC KFRD CA |
08HALIFAX73 | NOVA SCOTIA AWAITING NEW USG POLICY ON GEORGES BANK [...] High-level officials in the Nova Scotia Department of Energy told CG and visiting Canada Desk Director at a November 18 meeting that they are waiting to see how the new U.S. administration defines its policy on oil and gas exploration and drilling on Georges Bank as this could affect how the pr [...] | 2008-11-20 19:16:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ENRG EFIS SENV PGOV US CA |
08HALIFAX78 | ATLANTIC CANADIAN PERSPECTIVES ON THE FEDERAL POLITICAL [...] Atlantic Canadians are divided on how they see the political situation in Ottawa unfolding. Some are embracing the idea of an opposition coalition. Others are more worried that the political instability is diverting attention away from the bigger issue of how to deal with the current economic [...] | 2008-12-03 19:29:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV CA |
08HALIFAX79 | ATLANTIC CANADIAN PERSPECTIVES ON THE FEDERAL POLITICAL [...] Atlantic Canadians are divided on how they see the political situation in Ottawa unfolding. Some are embracing the idea of an opposition coalition. Others are more worried that the political instability is diverting attention away from the bigger issue of how to deal with the current economic [...] | 2008-12-03 19:29:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV CA |
08HALIFAX84 | MOST NEW ENERGY PROJECTS IN ATLANTIC CANADA MOVING AHEAD [...] INTRODUCTION/SUMMARY ======================= Despite the downturn in the global economy, for the most part, investment in Atlantic Canada's energy sector is still strong (REFTELS). Large energy companies and industry stakeholders are taking a long-term approach, predicting that by the time l [...] | 2008-12-16 19:51:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ENRG ECON PGOV CA |
08HAMBURG1 | CDU/FDP COALITION LIKELY TO CONTINUE IN LOWER SAXONY [...] (SBU): Barring surprise political developments, the current CDU/FDP government will likely prevail in Lower Saxony's state elections on January 27 due to an apparent desire by Lower Saxony's voters for a continuation of the status quo. Our interlocutors agreed that the minimum wage issue will [...] | 2008-01-23 16:41:00 | Consulate Hamburg | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08HAMBURG14 | PILOT PROJECT HAMBURG: CDU AND GREENS FORM FIRST STATE [...] (SBU) Summary: The signing of the first coalition agreement between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Greens (GAL) on the state level in Hamburg April 17 bridged a wide political divide between these one-time enemy parties. The 65-page agreement displayed unity on several issues, bu [...] | 2008-04-18 14:16:00 | Consulate Hamburg | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08HAMBURG16 | GERMAN COURT FINDS IRAQI "CYBER JIHADIST" GUILTY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On June 19, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Celle convicted Iraqi Ibrahim Rashid in 22 cases of promoting membership in and support for the foreign terrorist organizations Al Qaeda and Al Qaeda in Iraq and sentenced him to a three year prison term. The conviction was based [...] | 2008-06-24 13:07:00 | Consulate Hamburg | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KJUS PREL ASEC KVPR GM |
08HAMBURG2 | GERMAN AL QAEDA ACCOMPLICE FOUND GUILTY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 24, the Schleswig- Holstein Higher Regional Court (OLG) convicted Redouane El-Habhab of founding a foreign terrorist organization and assisting a terrorist organization and sentenced him to a five year and nine month prison term. The verdict is not yet legally bind [...] | 2008-01-28 12:49:00 | Consulate Hamburg | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KJUS KHLS PREL ASEC GM |
08HAMBURG3 | CDU'S WULFF AND THE LEFT: CLEAR WINNERS IN LOWER SAXONY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The big surprise in the Lower Saxony January 27 elections was not that Minister President Christian Wulff (CDU) emerged as the big winner, nor that the SPD did poorly, but that the Left achieved 7.1 percent of the vote, thereby entering state parliament. . As expected, the CDU's [...] | 2008-01-28 17:41:00 | Consulate Hamburg | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08HAMBURG4 | COMBATING RIGHT-WING EXTREMISM IN MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN: AN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: All of the political parties in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (M-V) Parliament have worked toward a common goal since the right-wing extremist National Democratic Party's (NPD) entry into that parliament in September 2006: to isolate the NPD and to implement programs to combat and [...] | 2008-02-12 13:41:00 | Consulate Hamburg | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV GM |
08HAMBURG41 | TRANSFORMING ROSTOCK: FROM XENOPHOBIC RIOTS TO INTEGRATION [...] (U) SUMMARY: For an Eastern German city that was in the global headlines sixteen years ago for a neo-Nazi attack on asylum-seekers, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's (M-V) largest city Rostock has made extraordinary strides in its integration efforts. The city has taken an organized approach, clearly [...] | 2008-11-10 11:42:00 | Consulate Hamburg | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM GM |
08HAMBURG44 | LAST AL QAEDA MEMBER FROM EL-HABHAB CELL CONVICTED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On September 24, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Schleswig found Moroccan national Abdelali Miftah guilty of supporting Al Qaeda in Iraq through the recruitment and trafficking of three Islamist fighters during the period between the beginning of June 2006 and July 6, 2006. [...] | 2008-12-05 15:46:00 | Consulate Hamburg | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KJUS KVPR KHLS PREL ASEC GM |
08HAMBURG5 | HAMBURG ELECTIONS TOO CLOSE TO CALL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: National and Hesse party leaders are anxiously awaiting Hamburg's February 24 state election results before taking critical decisions that could shape the political climate ahead of the 2009 Bundestag elections (Ref A). Despite the polls, Consulate contacts say that the electi [...] | 2008-02-22 12:10:00 | Consulate Hamburg | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08HAMBURG7 | HAMBURG ELECTIONS: CDU PONDERS COALITION OPTIONS; LEFT PARTY [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won decisively in the Hamburg state elections February 24. However, it lost its absolute majority and will now have to form a government with either the Social Democratic Party (SPD) or the Greens. If the CDU and Greens form a coalition govern [...] | 2008-02-25 16:59:00 | Consulate Hamburg | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL GM |
08HAMBURG8 | JORDANIAN TERRORIST FOUND GUILTY WITH A DE FACTO 13 MONTH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 21, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Schleswig convicted Jordanian Thaer Alhalah of founding a foreign terrorist organization with Redouane El-Habhab and Abdelali Miftah and sentenced him to a two year prison term (Refs A and C). The conviction was primarily bas [...] | 2008-02-26 19:28:00 | Consulate Hamburg | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KJUS KHLS ASEC PREL GM |
08HANOI1018 | CODEL SHELBY TOUCHES DOWN IN HANOI [...] (U) Summary. Senator Shelby met with Vietnamese economic officials, international organization and business representatives, and the National Assembly on August 22 in Hanoi. The Senator delivered a useful message on the need to reform the State owned enterprise sector, make capital available [...] | 2008-09-05 02:53:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP EFIN EAID ECPS ECON ETRD VM |
08HANOI1084 | VIETNAM CONFIRMS PARTICIPATION IN 2008 U.S.-VIETNAM LABOR [...] On September 19, 2008, Embassy Hanoi received a letter from Vice Minister Huynh Thi Nhan, of the Vietnam Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA),confirming participation in this year's U.S.-Vietnam Labor Dialogue, tentatively scheduled for October 17, 2008 in Washington, DC. [...] | 2008-09-19 09:04:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ETRD EAID ECON VM |
08HANOI1108 | VIETNAM ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS: U.S. FDI AT BREAKNECK SPEED, [...] (U) This cable is part of an ongoing series on developing economic stories in Vietnam. U.S. INVESTMENT ROLLING IN AT AN UNPRECEDENTED PACE --------------------------------------------- 2. (U) U.S. investment in Vietnam in the first eight months of 2008 grew at an unprecedented pace. Auth [...] | 2008-09-25 00:25:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID ECPS ECON EAGR ETRD VM |
08HANOI1247 | VIETNAM MISSION RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR ANALYSIS OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-07 08:46:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO PINR KHIV VM |
08HANOI1260 | SOWING THE SEEDS OF A BIOTECH DISCUSSION IN VIETNAM [...] (U) SUMMARY: Mission Vietnam sponsored a series of biotechnology conferences that generated frank discussions among Vietnamese farmers, policymakers and academics about basic research and field testing, and led to calls from conference participants for the Government of Vietnam (GVN) to develo [...] | 2008-11-13 09:04:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR ETRD EAID ECON VM |
08HANOI1270 | VIETNAM'S PRIVATE SECTOR PUSHES PM TO MAKE IMPORT-EXPORT [...] (U) Summary: Leaders and representatives from Vietnam's private sector urged the Prime Minister at a November 7 regional summit to reduce import-export red tape, or lose competitiveness to other regional players. Specific recommendations included implementation of single-window customs and e- [...] | 2008-11-18 04:02:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG EAGR PINR VM |
08HANOI1360 | TOUR D'HORIZON WITH MFA VICE MINISTER [...] (SBU) Summary: In what we hope will be a regular monthly exchange, the Ambassador raised UNSC Security Council Resolutions on Somalia (septel),Vietnamese membership in the Trans Pacific Partnership, human rights, adoption, the Megaports Initiative and our proposed MOU on civilian nuclear pow [...] | 2008-12-15 10:19:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD TRGY VM |
08HANOI1403 | BILATERAL WORKING GROUP DISCUSSES VIETNAM'S PROGRESS TOWARD [...] (U) Summary: At the first meetings of the Market Economy Working Group, the United States and Vietnam discussed the latter's progress in transitioning to a market economy. The U.S. delegation, led by the Department of Commerce, emphasized that substantial work remains to be done to reduce the [...] | 2008-12-24 04:22:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ELAB KPRV KTEX PGOV VM |
08HANOI206 | FROZEN ASSETS: RECORD COLD SNAP HARMS CROPS, LIVESTOCK AND [...] Summary: Now entering its sixth-week, a record long period of cold weather is killing livestock and crops in northern and central Vietnam, threatening the food source and economic well-being of some of Vietnam's poorest populations. With temperatures from the city of Hue north to the border w [...] | 2008-02-22 06:17:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EAGR VM |
08HANOI226 | Baby Buying: Selling Infants to China Sparks Outrage; Some [...] (SBU) Summary: Over the past week, major Vietnamese media outlets have highlighted the case of four individuals arrested for smuggling newborn infants to China, among other abuses related to trafficking in children. One was an investigative report on a local baby-selling ring in Ha Tay provinc [...] | 2008-02-26 10:34:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS CASC CMGT KOCI VM CN |
08HANOI243 | VIETNAM TRADE IN 2007: U.S. EXPORTS UP 73 PERCENT, TOTAL [...] Summary. Vietnam's total trade with the world broke the $100 billion mark in 2007, capping 16 consecutive years of expanding trade with a 29 percent increase over 2006. U.S. exporters also gained in 2007 as U.S. exports grew 73 percent, three times as fast as Vietnamese exports to the United [...] | 2008-02-29 09:34:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR EFIN EFIS EIND EPET ECON KTDB KTEX VM |
08HANOI285 | FISCAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT FOR VIETNAM [...] Pursuant to reftel, the following is an updated Budget Transparency Report for Vietnam, current as of March 11, 2008. Post will also e-mail the text to Andrew Snow and Richard Figueroa in EEB/IFD/OMA as requested. 2. BEGIN TEXT OF REPORT As part of its overall reform efforts, Vietnam is [...] | 2008-03-11 10:15:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID ECON PREL VM |
08HANOI422 | ADOPTION FRAUD SUMMARY - VIETNAM [...] Summary : Adoption related fraud in Vietnam is a large and growing problem. The combination of a decentralized administrative system, a legal framework that lacks procedures for oversight and accountability, and an unregulated donation system have combined to produce an adoption system rife [...] | 2008-04-11 10:00:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS CPAS CMGT KFRD ASEC VM |
08HANOI475 | VIETNAM ECON HIGHLIGHTS: GVN SETS SIGHTS ON LOWER TARGETS, [...] (U) This cable is part of an ongoing series on developing economic stories in Vietnam. GVN ABANDONS GROWTH AND INFLATION TARGETS ----------------------------------------- 2. (U) Lower-than-expected growth and higher-than-expected inflation and trade deficit figures are forcing the GVN to [...] | 2008-04-24 08:23:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ACOA ECPS EFIN EIND ETRD PGOV VN |
08HANOI493 | GVN STRETCHES HISTORICAL RECORD TO ENHANCE CLAIM FOR SOUTH [...] Summary: A recent ceremony to honor past heroes in Vietnam's fight for the Spratly and Paracel Islands received primetime attention on national television, highlighting Vietnam's historical claim to the islands. The ceremony was dedicated to the "tens of thousands" of 19th century Nguyen Dyna [...] | 2008-04-28 08:31:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHSA PBTS SOCI VM |
08HANOI517 | DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN PEOPLE - VIETNAM RESPONSE [...] (SBU) Mission Vietnam has considered activities for May 21 - Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People. We will continue to raise our concerns about Cuba discreetly to key players in the GVN. In view of local considerations, however, we have not scheduled any public outreach activities. 2. (S [...] | 2008-05-05 10:05:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PGOV PREL EUN CU VM |
08HANOI528 | VIETNAM OUTREACH ON ACTIVISTS FOR DEMOCRACY AND DISSIDENTS [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Michalak has named the promotion of human rights as his top priority in Vietnam. In support of the President's freedom agenda, the Ambassador has raised human rights with the highest levels of the Vietnamese government, including both the President and Prime Minister. [...] | 2008-05-06 10:24:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL VM |
08HANOI532 | VIETNAM: DEMARCHE ON UNSCR 1803 60-DAY REPORT DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-08 08:54:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN AORC ETRD TRGY KNNP UNSC IR VM |
08HANOI538 | GVN WILL URGE BURMA TO ALLOW RELIEF TEAMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-08 09:56:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL BM VM |
08HANOI556 | VIETNAM: DEMARCHE ON UNSCR 1803 60-DAY REPORT DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-12 10:11:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN AORC ETRD TRGY KNNP UNSC IR VM |
08HANOI56 | VIETNAM'S POOL OF SKILLED LABOR DRYING UP [...] Summary: Vietnam has earned a reputation for its industrious, low-cost, and young labor force. Unprecedented economic growth, however, is imposing severe demands on Vietnam's labor market. With local and foreign investors draining the talent pool, Vietnam's labor force no longer confers the a [...] | 2008-01-16 10:01:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EAID ILO ECON ETRD VM |
08HANOI572 | MOF AND SBV DISCUSS PLAN TO FIGHT INFLATION [...] (U) Summary: The Ambassador met with State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Governor Nguyen Van Giau and Finance Vice Minister Tran Xuan Ha on May 14 to discuss Vietnam's current macro-economic situation, including implementation of the Prime Minister's seven-point plan to fight inflation (Reftels). Se [...] | 2008-05-15 09:02:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID ECON PREL VM |
08HANOI581 | VIETNAM'S BIGGEST EVER SEIZURE OF MARIJUANA [...] Summary. The May 13 seizure of eight tons of marijuana resin by GVN authorities was the biggest such seizure ever in Vietnam. The drugs were found in two shipping containers transiting Mong Cai border gate in the Northeastern province of Quang Ninh into China. The shipment originated in Paki [...] | 2008-05-16 09:27:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM SOCI CH PK VM |
08HANOI597 | VIETNAM: FURTHER DISCUSSIONS ABOUT GPOI TRAINING [...] On May 8, poloff and DATT met with MOD External Relations Department Senior Colonel Nguyen Dinh Huy to reiterate the USG's previous invitation to the GVN to participate in the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI)(Ref A) and to provide a list of possible GPOI training courses (Ref B). Seni [...] | 2008-05-21 09:35:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPKO MARR MASS PREL PGOV VM |
08HANOI606 | DPM HUNG SPEAKS ON INFLATION, BANKS AND FISCAL RESTRAINT [...] (U) Summary: The Ambassador met with Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Nguyen Sinh Hung on May 21 to discuss macro-economic issues and the Government of Vietnam's (GVN) plans to address inflation. Hung acknowledged the challenges, but said there were plans to address State Owned Enterprise (SOE) ex [...] | 2008-05-22 09:42:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID ECON PREL VM |
08HANOI607 | EXBS EQUIPMENT HANDOVER TO GVN HIGHLIGHTS EXPORT CONTROL [...] Summary: At a May 21 ceremony, the Ambassador presented USD 1.2 million of EXBS-funded, export control-related equipment to the GVN. In his remarks, the Ambassador highlighted our successful cooperation in this area and encouraged the GVN to continue strengthening its export control regime. [...] | 2008-05-23 05:55:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KSTC PARM PREL VM |
08HANOI612 | CIVAIR: VIETNAM WILL GET BACK TO US ON AVSEC/19 DEMARCHE [...] Econoff asked for Government of Vietnam (GVN) support, and delivered reftel talking points along with complete versions of the AVSECP/19 working papers, to Mr. To Tu Hung, Deputy Director of Aviation Security of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV). 2. Mr. Hung said he would [...] | 2008-05-23 09:44:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON KTIA VM |
08HANOI622 | CIVAIR: VIETNAM LENDS SUPPORT TO USG AVSECP/19 POSITIONS [...] In a May 23 email, Mr. To Tu Hung, Deputy Director of Aviation Security of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) expressed support for several USG positions outlined in working papers to be presented at the nineteenth Aviation Security Panel of Experts (AVSECP/19) in Montreal, May [...] | 2008-05-28 02:37:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON KTIA VM |
08HANOI64 | Draft Biotech Regulations Could Hamper Trade [...] Summary. This cable provides translation of Vietnam Food Administration's latest draft biotechnology regulations, which are expected to be formally notified to the WTO soon. On their face, the regulations could hamper or restrict U.S. exports of biotech products. Post would welcome comments [...] | 2008-01-17 09:46:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD WTRO TBIO USTR VM |
08HANOI643 | VIETNAM: FORCED AND CHILD LABOR IN THE PRODUCTION OF GOODS [...] Summary: Forced and child labor (as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005) is not generally used to produce goods in Vietnam. While there is some evidence that abuses do sometimes occur, they are neither widespread nor systematic. Indeed, much of the inform [...] | 2008-06-02 09:48:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON POL EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI VM |
08HANOI649 | VIETNAM'S OIL AND MINING COMPANIES EXTRACT REVENUES WHERE [...] Summary: As rising domestic energy demands compel Vietnam's transition from exporter to net importer of crude oil and coal, state-run PetroVietnam (PVN) and the Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) are expanding their horizons. PetroVietnam, which expects a 140 percent inc [...] | 2008-06-03 09:46:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON SENV ENRG TRGY VM |
08HANOI654 | STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISE REFORM KEY TO IMPROVING THE BUSINESS [...] (U) Summary: The Government of Vietnam (GVN) got an earful of solicited advice from domestic and foreign businesses on how to improve its business climate at the GVN-sponsored Vietnam Business Forum on June 2. Commonly-cited prescriptions included redoubling efforts against corruption and red [...] | 2008-06-04 08:49:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID EFIN EINV KCOR KPRV PGOV VM |
08HANOI655 | MFA NOTIFIED ABOUT DRAFT RESOLUTION ON "SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-04 08:55:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC UN UNSC KWMN PHUM VM |
08HANOI656 | GVN SENDING MEDICAL TEAM TO BURMA [...] On June 3, poloff discussed reftel points about the Burmese regime's ongoing restrictions and forced relocations with MFA Asia II Department Burma Desk Officer Tran Nguyen Thao. Thao said the GVN has no additional information about the situation of relief workers' access in Burma. The GVN ha [...] | 2008-06-04 08:57:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PHUM BM VM |
08HANOI72 | IMF Speaks on Vietnam's Macroeconomic Policy [...] (SBU) Summary: The IMF Country Director for Vietnam gave a briefing on Vietnam's macroeconomic performance for the second half of 2007. The IMF concluded that economic growth and performance was and will continue to be strong, but that certain macroeconomic policies are contributing to infla [...] | 2008-01-18 09:57:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID ECON PREL VM |
08HANOI725 | MEGAPORTS PROPOSAL DELIVERED TO VIETNAM CUSTOMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-16 09:48:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ENRG KNNP PARM OTRA VM |
08HANOI739 | VIETNAM TO RESUME RICE EXPORTS IN JULY [...] Vietnam announced on June 18 that it would resume rice exports from July 2008, lifting the ban that it had placed last March. The Government of Vietnam (GVN) expects to be able to export up to one million tons of rice from July to September, bringing 2008 totals to 3.5 million tons by October. [...] | 2008-06-20 10:19:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR ECON ETTC VM |
08HANOI743 | VIETNAM ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS: WIDER TRADING BAND, IMPORT [...] This cable is part of an ongoing series on developing economic stories in Vietnam. SECURITIES COMMISSION WIDENS SHARE TRADING BAND --------------------------------------------- -- 2. The State Security Commission (SSC) widened the daily trading band on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange [...] | 2008-06-23 09:45:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETRD EAID ECPS ECON EAGR VM |
08HANOI746 | NATIONAL ASSEMBLY'S ECONOMIC AGENDA PURSUES TRANSPARENCY [...] (U) Summary: Vietnam's 12th National Assembly jumped right into the debate over how to improve the country's macroeconomic situation, grilling ministers and publicly grumbling about the country's economic management. In the end, the Assembly fell in line behind the Government's macroeconomic [...] | 2008-06-24 09:38:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID EFIN EINV KCOR KPRV PGOV VM |
08HANOI752 | VIETNAM: UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-25 09:56:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECON ETRD WTRO VM |
08HANOI806 | VIETNAM ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS: FARMERS BENEFIT FROM HIGHER [...] This cable is part of an ongoing series on developing economic stories in Vietnam. RISING FOOD PRICES INCREASE AVERAGE WELFARE ------------------------------------------- 2. Rising food prices have benefited Vietnam's average household welfare and helped push down further the poverty ra [...] | 2008-07-11 10:31:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID ECPS ECON EAGR EAIR ETRD VM |
08HANOI847 | VIETNAM ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS: IMPORT LICENSING, RICE EXPORT [...] This cable is part of an ongoing series on developing economic stories in Vietnam. More transparency is expected for OTC securities market --------------------------------------------- ---- ----- 2. According to Mr. Nguyen Vu Quang Trung, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Securities Trading [...] | 2008-07-22 10:15:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID ECPS ECON ETRD VM |
08HANOI938 | VIETNAM ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS: FUEL PRICE HIKES TEMPER GOOD [...] (U) This cable is part of an ongoing series on developing economic stories in Vietnam. VN INDEX AND INFLATION IMPROVE BEFORE FUEL PRICE INCREASES --------------------------------------------- ---- 2. (U) Although Vietnam's inflation declined and the stock market went up during July, the f [...] | 2008-08-13 04:16:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID ECPS ECON EAGR ETRD VM |
08HANOI94 | PEPFAR VIETNAM'S STRATEGIC INFORMATION ACTIVITY [...] (U) Summary. The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) plays an important role in U.S.-Vietnam relations and is the single largest vehicle for U.S. bilateral assistance. As in the 14 other PEPFAR nations, information collection and analysis play an important role in promoting AI [...] | 2008-01-28 07:13:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PROP SOCI TBIO EAID SNAR KHIV VM |
08HANOI940 | VIETNAM PROPOSES TO "BEGIN IMMEDIATELY" WORK ON NON-MARKET [...] (U) On August 13, 2008, Embassy Hanoi received the following letter from Vietnam's Minister of Industry and Trade, Mr. Vu Huy Hoang, addressed to Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez, dated August 11. Post has the original copy of the letter on file. 2. BEGIN TEXT: Re: Establishing [...] | 2008-08-14 00:13:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD ETTC |
08HANOI951 | PM DUNG GETS THE BALL ROLLING ON WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW [...] (U) On August 13, 2008, Embassy Hanoi received the following letter from Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of Vietnam, addressed to Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez, dated August 11. Post has the original copy of the letter on file. 2. BEGIN TEXT: Dear Mr. Secretary, All members [...] | 2008-08-15 07:25:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD ETTC |
08HANOI975 | OIL PRODUCTION DOWN, REVENUES UP AT PETROVIETNAM [...] Summary: Shrinking reserves meant Vietnam produced only 16.5 million tons of crude oil in 2007, down 7.6 percent from 2006. Oil revenues increased sharply, however, as world prices soared. Vietnam, currently a net oil exporter, expects to be a net importer by 2015 due to rising domestic demand [...] | 2008-08-20 09:50:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON SENV ENRG TRGY VM |
08HANOI996 | VIETNAM PROPOSAL FOR FY 2008 IPR OUTREACH PILOT PROGRAM [...] Mission Vietnam is pleased to submit a program proposal for consideration by EEB as part of the 2008 IPR Outreach Pilot Program (REF A). This proposal follows on our May 16, 2008 Roundtable with U.S. business representatives in Vietnam (REF B) and consultations with the Government of Vietnam's [...] | 2008-08-28 06:25:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KIPR ECON ETRD VM |
08HARARE1007 | AMCIT REPATRIATION HIGHLIGHTS ZIM'S CRUMBLING HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-07 11:44:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC AMED CMGT PGOV SOCI ZI |
08HARARE1011 | HARARE: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT [...] Following is the text of a congratulatory message from Robert Mugabe to the President-elect of the United States of America, Mr. Barack Obama. Under the terms of a yet-to-be-implemented power sharing agreement, Mugabe would continue to serve as the President of Zimbabwe. 2. BEGIN TEXT. [...] | 2008-11-10 09:17:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP ZI |
08HARARE1013 | ZIM NOTES 11-7-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - SADC Extraordinary Summit on Deck... - Mugabe Congratulates Obama... - Global Fund "diversion" goes public... - Cholera Outbreak Continues... - Civil Service Corruption Rampant... - WOZA Women Released on Bail... - Visiting American Surgi [...] | 2008-11-10 13:20:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE1019 | HARARE: POLICE DISCONTINUE COVERAGE OF U.S. EMBASSY DUE TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Zimbabwean Republic Police (ZRP) have suspended police coverage of the U.S. Embassy due to complaints of working conditions by the assigned officers. Two (2) police posts have been vacated. ZRP coverage continues at USAID and the Public Affairs Annex. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU [...] | 2008-11-14 15:09:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ZI |
08HARARE1025 | ZIM NOTES 11-14-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - SADC Attempts to Impose Political Solution... - Protesters Beaten by Police, One Miscarried in Custody... - RBZ Returns Global Fund Money... - Diamonds are a Crooked Politician's Best Friend... - Visiting American Surgical Team Moves to Private [...] | 2008-11-17 14:08:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE1040 | ZIM NOTES 11-21-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Still No Political Progress - Health System Collapses - While Cholera Crisis Continues - Over 700 Doctors and Nurses Protest - Biti Still Faces Treason Charges - Tsvangirai's Travels Could Land Him in Jail - Freedom Defenders win awards - Res [...] | 2008-11-24 05:42:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE1055 | STATUS OF FOOD/NUTRITION IN ZIMBABWE [...] Following alarming news reports of severe malnutrition, vitamin deficiency disease and deaths among children and adults in Zimbabwe, country and regional USAID/Food for Peace staff visited primary health care facilities in four Zimbabwean provinces to verify reports. Findings were not adequat [...] | 2008-11-26 07:53:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ZI |
08HARARE1057 | ZIM NOTES 11-28-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Negotiators Sign Constitutional Amendment 19... - Treasury Department Designates More Cronies... - Supreme Court Dismisses Danish Suit... - Elders Turned Away... - Frustrated Soldiers Trash Bank... - Mbeki expresses frustration with MDC-T [...] | 2008-12-01 08:06:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE1067 | HARARE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE: COPING WITH COLLAPSE [...] SUMMARY: The collapse of Zimbabwe's infrastructure and economy continues to provide new challenges to post management. Post currently has the capacity to provide regular water supplies to all USG offices and residences except those in commercial office buildings. Additional wells may be requ [...] | 2008-12-03 17:06:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT SOCI ECON PGOV AMED ZI |
08HARARE1076 | Proposed Zimbabwe Travel Alert - Cholera [...] Post recommends a Travel Alert be issued for Zimbabwe, warning American citizens of cholera, inadequate potable water, and a collapsed medical infrastructure. The latest outbreak of cholera, which started in August 2008, has overwhelmed medical resources in country, exposed a critical potable [...] | 2008-12-05 07:00:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ASEC AMED ZI |
08HARARE1080 | ZIM NOTES 12/05-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - A Week of Turmoil on HarareQs Streets - Civic Leader Abducted - MDC Denies Reports of a Deal within Days - ZANU-PF Conference Not to Discuss Replacing Mugabe - Odinga and Tutu Speak Out - Cholera Crisis Continues - Minister of Health Candid in [...] | 2008-12-05 11:33:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON EFIN ZI |
08HARARE1082 | ZIM NOTES 12-05-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - A Week of Turmoil on Harare's Streets... - Civic Leader Abducted... - MDC Denies Reports of a Deal within Days... - ZANU-PF Conference Not to Discuss Replacing Mugabe... - Odinga and Tutu Speak Out... - Cholera Crisis Continues... - Min [...] | 2008-12-08 06:51:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE1110 | FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST NO. 200806080 REQUESTER: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-11 06:38:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | AINF CVIS ZI |
08HARARE1119 | DISASTER DECLARATION IN ZIMBABWE FOR CHOLERA [...] This is an action cable (see paragraph 15). ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. Beginning in August 2008, cholera outbreaks have spread to affect 9 of the 10 provinces in Zimbabwe. A breakdown in water and sanitation infrastructure has exacerbated Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak, and the nation's c [...] | 2008-12-15 12:50:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR PREL PHUM PGOV ZI |
08HARARE1122 | ZIM NOTES 12-12-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - PF-ZAPU Revitalizing Party... - MDC Holds Strategy Meeting... - Manyika's Death an Accident?... - ZANU-PF Conference Delayed... - Mugabe Says Cholera Stopped... - Zimbabwe to be Discussed at UNSC... - EU Adds 11 Names to Sanctions List. [...] | 2008-12-16 08:12:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE1129 | ZIMBABWE CHOLERA USAID DART SITUATION REPORT #1 [...] As of December 15, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported a total of 18,413 cholera cases in Zimbabwe since the outbreak began in August, with 978 deaths and a case fatality rate (CFR) of 5.3 percent. Humanitarian organizations consider a CFR over 1 percen [...] | 2008-12-17 12:03:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR PREL PHUM ZI |
08HARARE1134 | ZIMBABWE CHOLERA USAID DART SITUATION REPORT #2 [...] As of December 18, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported a total of 20,896 cholera cases in Zimbabwe since the outbreak began in August, with 1,123 deaths and a case fatality rate (CFR) of 5.4 percent. According to the U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) [...] | 2008-12-19 10:09:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR PREL PHUM ZI |
08HARARE1135 | ZIMBABWE: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] (U) Despite the Government of Zimbabwe's self-imposed isolation on most diplomatic issues, local intelligence and criminal investigative agencies were responsive to our counterterrorism needs. Government agencies routinely provided assistance by conducting investigative inquiries, traces, and [...] | 2008-12-19 10:50:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC ZI |
08HARARE1136 | ZIM NOTES 12-19-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- This is the last edition of Zim Notes in 2008. We will resume publication on January 2. Topics of the week: - Constitutional Amendment 19 Gazetted... - Allegations of MDC Paramilitary Camps in Botswana Refuted... - PF ZAPU Reemerges... - New Attorney General Ap [...] | 2008-12-19 11:02:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE1137 | ZIMBABWE CHOLERA USAID DART HEALTH AND WASH ASSESSMENT [...] The current cholera outbreak inZimbabwe began in August 2008. The outbreak resuled from a lack of access to clean water and non-unctional sanitation systems, largely due to the crrent regime's lack of maintenance, allowing forthe rapid spread of cholera through the country nd across borders, c [...] | 2008-12-24 09:24:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR PREL PHUM ZI |
08HARARE133 | Zim Notes 2-15-2008 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-02-15 10:54:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE134 | Zim Notes 2-08-2008 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-02-15 10:55:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE144 | Zim Notes 02-22-2008 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-02-22 09:43:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE163 | Zim Notes 02-29-2008 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-03-03 04:59:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE18 | Zim Notes January 11, 2008 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-01-11 10:30:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE180 | Voter Registration: A Flawed Process [...] Newspapers and NGOs have reported in the last several weeks serious flaws in the Zimbabwean registration process which ended February 13. Anecdotal evidence corroborates these reports. Problems include absence of names of registered voters on voter rolls, ghost voters appearing on the rolls, [...] | 2008-03-06 15:26:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC ZI |
08HARARE184 | Zim Notes, March 7, 2008 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-03-07 10:33:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE187 | ZIMBABWE - INPUT FOR CONGRESSIONALLY-MANDATED [...] In Zimbabwe, fiscal transparency and accountability exist in principle but not in practice. There is a range of legislation governing elements of government accounts, including the Finance Act Chapter 23:04, which deals with income tax, duties and license fees, and the Customs and Excise Act C [...] | 2008-03-10 16:20:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PREL ZI |
08HARARE203 | Zimbabwe input for 2008 President's report on AGOA [...] Status: Not eligible, largely for reasons related to political pluralism, economic reform, corruption, rule of law, and human rights. 2. Market Economy/Economic Reform/Elimination of Trade Barriers: The government pays lip service to Marxist economic principles but has increasingly used [...] | 2008-03-14 10:58:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ZI |
08HARARE204 | Zim Notes - March 14, 2008 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-03-14 10:59:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE225 | ZIM NOTES MARCH 20, 2008 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-03-20 16:43:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE243 | Zim Notes 03-28-2008 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-03-28 10:01:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE277 | Reading the Tea Leaves in Zimbabwe: Troubled Times [...] (U) Production is down at Zimbabwe's two largest tea estates in the face of a severe labor shortage and lack of foreign exchange for inputs. In addition, the move to mechanization has reduced tea leaf quality and the amount of exportable product. Both estates have sought deals to improve the [...] | 2008-04-04 11:00:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD PGOV ASEC ZI |
08HARARE281 | Zim Notes 04-04-2008 [...] Zim Notes is a compendium of political & economic news items from Zimbabwe. ZIM NOTES IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. This newsletter is produced by the Political/Economic Section of Embassy Harare. It is intended to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. S [...] | 2008-04-04 14:03:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE323 | ZIM NOTES April 11, 2008 [...] SUMMARY ------------- Topics of the week: - Election Results Still Pending - Regional Engagement On Zimbabwe - Electoral Commission Under Fire - Post-Election Surge In Violence And Intimidation - *Zimbabwe Dollar Dives - Punitive New Income Tax Bands, Higher Rates, And Steep Increase In S [...] | 2008-04-11 11:02:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE345 | ZIM NOTES April 17, 2008 [...] SUMMARY ------------- Topics of the week: - Still No Election Results, Court Rebuffs Opposition Demand - Post-Election Violence Spreads, One Confirmed Death - Scores of Opposition Arrested - An Analytic Note On Violence - Opposition "Stay-In" a Flop - UN Security Council Deliberates Over Z [...] | 2008-04-17 15:43:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE364 | STATE MEDIA USES HATE LANGUAGE AGAINST OPPOSITION [...] SUMMARY: State media used the 28th Anniversary of Zimbabwe's independence to continue its campaign against the opposition by broadcasting hate messages labeling the MDC's self-proclaimed victory in the presidential election "treasonous" and a reversal of 1980's independence. The government-con [...] | 2008-04-23 14:49:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV OPRC ZI |
08HARARE376 | ZIM NOTES April 25, 2008 [...] SUMMARY ------------- Topics of the week: - Signals or Smoke Screen, State-Media Floats Idea of Government of National Unity - No End To Post-Election Violence - Recount Results Trickle In - UN Human Rights Officials Visit Harare - Chinese Ship With Arms For Zimbabwe On Its Way Home - G [...] | 2008-04-25 13:09:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE395 | HUMANITARIAN SITUATION INTENSIFIES DRAMATICALLY WITH [...] In October 2007, then- Charge d'Affaires Kathy Dhanani renewed the complex emergency disaster declaration for Zimbabwe based on the continuing effects of poor governance on the most vulnerable segments of the population (Ref). Post draws attention to the rapidly declining and new, violent natu [...] | 2008-05-05 07:37:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PGOV KHIV ZI |
08HARARE397 | Zim Notes 5/2/2008 [...] SUMMARY ------------- Topics of the week: - Presidential Election Results Still Pending - MDC Reconciliation - Violence Continues - Winter School Term Begins - Ambassador Warns Perpetrators of Violence - SADC Tribunal Sets Date To Hear White Zimbabwean Farmers' Case - HIFA 2008 Kicks [...] | 2008-05-05 11:41:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON EAGR EFIN ZI |
08HARARE40 | Zim Notes January 18, 2008 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-01-22 07:09:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE405 | 2008 QUARTERLY FRAUD SUMMARY - QUARTER 1 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-07 11:29:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KFRD CPAS CMGT ASEC ZI |
08HARARE417 | ZIM NOTES May 9, 2008 [...] SUMMARY ------------- Topics of the week: - It's Official, MDC Tops ZANU-PF In Presidential Poll - Recount Of Parliament Vote Confirms Initial Results - MDC Reconciliation - Violence Continues - More Violent Farm Invasions - Ambassador Hosts Meeting On Violence - SADC Investigates Viole [...] | 2008-05-09 10:35:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON EAGR EFIN ZI |
08HARARE440 | ZIM NOTES 5-16-2008 [...] SUMMARY ------------- Topics of the week: - Moving Toward Presidential Runoff Date - Ambassador Highlights Violence - Police Storm Anglican Church During Communion - Let Me See Your "Movement Permit" - Labor Leaders Still Detained - Zimbabwe Ranks 186th Of 195 Countries In Press Freedo [...] | 2008-05-16 10:32:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON EAGR EFIN ZI |
08HARARE462 | ZIM NOTES May 23, 2008 [...] SUMMARY ------------- Topics of the week: - Tsvangirai to Return - ZANU-PF Strategy To Maintain Power And Considerations of a GNU - A Compendium Of Violence - Media Crackdown - Two Union Leaders Released On Bail, Another Arrested - Bishop Kunonga Excommunicated - Police Officer Fined Fo [...] | 2008-05-23 11:42:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON EAGR EFIN EMIN ZI |
08HARARE463 | MEDIA CRACKDOWN: INTIMIDATION INCREASES AHEAD OF RUNOFF [...] SUMMARY: Alongside the ongoing ZANU-PF directed violence in advance of Zimbabwe's June 27 presidential election runoff, the Mugabe regime's crack down on dissenting opinion is increasingly targeting the independent media and even those within the state media who favor more balanced coverage. Ac [...] | 2008-05-27 13:53:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM ZI |
08HARARE477 | ZIM NOTES 5-30-2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-02 13:13:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECOM ZI |
08HARARE490 | ZIM NOTES June 6, 2008 [...] SUMMARY --------------- Topics of the week: - U.S. Diplomats, Staff, Detained and Harassed By Police - Gov Suspends Field Operations of All NGOs - United Opposition Unlikely - Public Unenthusiastic About GNU - Senior MDC Officials Released - Violence Spurs Internal Displacement - Yout [...] | 2008-06-06 11:38:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON EAGR EFIN EMIN ZI |
08HARARE526 | ZIM NOTES June 20, 2008 [...] SUMMARY --------------- Topics of the week: - Harare Hit by Electoral Violence - Ambassador Meets SADC Observer Leader - Retaliation for Diplomats' Visit - MDC Secretary General Faces Treason Charges - NGOs Still Suspended - Hidden and Hungry at Harvest House - Secretary Rice Talks Zi [...] | 2008-06-20 12:53:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON EAGR EFIN EMIN ZI |
08HARARE544 | HARARE: ESTH OFFICER DATA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-25 13:51:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV AMGT ZI |
08HARARE545 | HARARE - ESTH OFFICER DATA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-25 14:26:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV AMGT ZI |
08HARARE554 | ZIM NOTES June 27, 2008 [...] SUMMARY --------------- Topics of the week: - MDC Pulls Out of Election Run-Off - Tsvangirai Takes Refuge in Dutch Embassy - Fallout from Raid on Opposition IDPs - Biti and Matinenga Released from Jail - As Abductions, Beatings, and Unlawful DetenQQ s@f62Qx - Mining Sector Top Forex Ea [...] | 2008-06-27 15:02:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON EAGR EFIN EMIN ZI |
08HARARE592 | WOZA ACTIVISTS RELEASED ON BAIL [...] (U) In their July 3 hearing, Women of Zimbabwe Arise! (WOZA) activists Jenni Williams and Magodonga Mahlangu were granted bail after having spent 33 nights in jail. Williams received Secretary Rice's Women of Courage award for Africa in 2007. After the judge exited the courtroom, Williams h [...] | 2008-07-03 16:19:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM KDEM ZI |
08HARARE601 | ZIM NOTES 7-3-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Mugabe won... - State of Negotiations... - African Media Experts Slam Media Environment... - Lead Complainants in SADC Tribunal Farm Case Abducted, Beaten... - USAP Students Earn Over US$5 Million in Scholarships... - Inflation Soars... - Supply [...] | 2008-07-08 08:24:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE610 | ZIMBABWE'S FY 2008 SUGAR EXPORTS TO THE U.S. [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-14 14:46:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD ECON ZI |
08HARARE611 | ZIM NOTES 7-11-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - ZANU-PF-MDC Preliminary Talks Begin... - Parliament to Convene... - Violence Continues... - Attack on Government IDP Camp... - IDPs Flee to Embassy... - Global Opinion of South Africa Slumps... - Remittance Disbursements Capped for Lack [...] | 2008-07-14 14:47:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE623 | ZIM NOTES 7-18-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the Week: - MOU on Hold - UN Briefs Donors on Re-Opening NGO Operations, Return of IDPs - Zim Delegation Walks out of SADC Tribunal Hearing - EU to Widen Sanctions - South Africa Continues Deporting Zimbabweans - ZBC Bans Politically Incorrect Programs - [...] | 2008-07-21 15:41:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE635 | HARARE POC FOR ANNUAL AGOA ELIGIBILITY EXERCISE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-25 09:52:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON XA ZI |
08HARARE637 | ZIM NOTES 7-25-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - MOU Signed, Talks Started... - Over a Quarter of MDC MPs Targeted... - EU Expands Sanctions List... - SADC Tribunal Rules Against Zimbabwe on Land... - State Media Tone Down Rhetoric... - Zim Journalist Wins CNN Award... - Holding Mugabe Accou [...] | 2008-07-28 06:16:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE654 | ZIM NOTES AUGUST 1, 2008 [...] SUMMARY ------------- Topics of the week: - Negotiations to Resume - Violence Continues - U.S. Expands Financial Sanctions - Newspapers Reduce Print Run - Wildlife Poached - Stop-Gap Measures in Latest Monetary Statement - Technical Glitches in Broadcast of Gono's Statement - Busines [...] | 2008-08-01 12:32:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON EAGR EFIN EMIN ZI |
08HARARE671 | UNGA HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AND REQUESTS FOR MEETINGS - [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-08 09:57:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA ZI |
08HARARE675 | ZIM NOTES AUGUST 8, 2008 [...] SUMMARY ------------- Topics of the week: - Negotiations Continuing - OFDA Director Visit - Price Controls Re-Imposed on Tourism - Coins No Remedy for Cash Shortage - Scramble for Alternative Banknote Supplier - "Homegrown Solutions" - the Fuel Couponization of Zimbabwe's Economy - C [...] | 2008-08-08 14:53:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON EAGR EFIN EMIN ZI |
08HARARE699 | ZIM NOTES 8-15-2008 [...] Topics of the Week: - Talks Break Off... - Tsvangirai's Travel to SADC Summit Interrupted... - French and Swedish Charges Threatened... - Botswana Deports Zimbabwean Journalist... - Soaring Inflation... - Tobacco Deliveries Lagging... - "Zimbabwe - Beyond Tomorrow"... ---- [...] | 2008-08-18 13:51:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE705 | HARARE POC FOR USITC STUDY ON SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-19 15:08:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD OTRA ASEC ZI |
08HARARE715 | ZIM NOTES 8-22-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Negotiations Stall Again... - SADC Communiques... - Parliament to Convene... - Violence Continues... - MDC and Donors Meet... - Magistrate Court Dismisses Case Against MDC MP... - WOZA Arrests... - "Zim's inflation not that bad"... - Exchang [...] | 2008-08-25 13:02:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE745 | HARARE USITC STUDY ON SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA [...] In response to reftel request for contact information for local firms, organizations, academic researchers and individuals who may be helpful in providing information on the effects of infrastructure conditions on Zimbabwe's export competitiveness, Harare provides the following information: [...] | 2008-08-28 07:47:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON XA ZI |
08HARARE758 | ZIM NOTES 8-29-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - MDC Wins House Speakership... - Police Forcefully Disrupt NGO Meeting... - Looming Food Crisis... - Death Toll at 171... - Infrastructure Bombing... - Abuses of Students Come to Light... - Olympic Swimmer Returns Triumphant... - Payment Delay [...] | 2008-08-29 11:06:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE78 | Zim Notes November 16, 2007 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-01-28 15:05:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE784 | ZIMBABWE - AMBASSADOR'S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM FORMAL [...] Summary: Post has focused funding the following areas based on the current harsh economic and political climate and the HIV/AIDS pandemic: communities, children and orphans, schools, water development projects and income generation. During the election period from mid March for the next thre [...] | 2008-09-08 09:36:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KPRP XA ZI |
08HARARE785 | ZIM NOTES 9-5-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Talks to Continue Monday... - NGO Ban Lifted... - Back to School, if You Can Pay... - MDC MPs Ejected from Swearing-in... - Mugabe and Tsvangirai attend Mwanawasa funeral... - ZBC Television turns to Korea... - Britain Eases Travel Advice... - [...] | 2008-09-08 09:37:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE832 | ZIM NOTES 9-12-08 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Mugabe and Tsvangirai Reach Deal... - Last Two MDC MPs Released on Bail... - USG-Funded NGOs Resuming Field Operations... - Canada Imposes Sanctions on Zimbabwe... - Cholera Outbreak in Crowded Township... - Reserve Bank Allows Some Formal Doll [...] | 2008-09-15 14:18:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE862 | ZIM NOTES 09-19-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Mugabe and Tsvangirai sign deal - Mugabe Retains Significant Power - Tsvangirai Briefs Diplomats on Challenges - MDC and ZANU-PF Reactions to the Deal Differ Sharply - Students Arrested - Labor Leaders' Case Referred to Supreme Court - [...] | 2008-09-22 07:32:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE873 | FY08 BFIF DETAILED ACTUAL EXPENDITURES - ZIMBABWE [...] The following is a detailed accounting of actual expenditures for the American Business Association of Zimbabwe (ABAZ) 2008 forum held on August 21, 2008 and funded by Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF). As instructed in reftel A, receipts and supporting documents will be faxed to Gal [...] | 2008-09-24 13:02:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | ABUD AFIN BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD ZI |
08HARARE881 | ZIM NOTES 9-26-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Mugabe UNGA Speech Hits Familiar Themes - Mbeki Resignation Causing ZANU-PF Concern - Welshman Ncube Discusses Negotiation Impasse - Donors Discuss Re-Engagement - Violence Continues - Teachers Still on Strike, Union Leader Released - Minister [...] | 2008-09-29 09:20:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE899 | FOOD SECURITY SITUATION IN ZIMBABWE [...] National assessments show that maize yield from the 2008 harvest is the lowest on record; sorghum yield was only 60 percent of last year's harvest. The Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ) must overcome severe forex shortages and generate political will to mobilize resources to meet the county's cere [...] | 2008-10-03 11:07:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR PREL PHUM ZI |
08HARARE903 | ZIMBABWE - AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-06 14:01:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON XA ZI |
08HARARE904 | FY09 RENEWAL OF DISASTER DECLARATION IN ZIMBABWE FOR [...] The humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe is deteriorating at a more accelerated pace than last year. Continued Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ) economic mismanagement, counter-productive government policies, and corruption have resulted in a rapidly collapsing economy, and growing impoverishment of [...] | 2008-10-06 14:02:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR PREL PHUM ZI |
08HARARE905 | ZIM NOTES 10-03-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Negotiations Stalled over Ministries... - Food Situation Bleak... - Tsvangirai and UNDP Discuss Plans... - Will State Universities Open?... - Global Fund Audit Begins... - Tsvangirai Still Without Passport... - Former Soccer Star in Barracks.. [...] | 2008-10-06 14:21:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE907 | ZIMBABWE DONOR DIALOGUE - PLANNING FOR RE-ENGAGEMENT, [...] A number of donor meetings have taken place in the last two weeks to plan for re-engagement, stabilization, and recovery in Zimbabwe when political conditions permit. On September 25, heads of assistance agencies met to discuss and come to agreement on a range of issues, including: the nature [...] | 2008-10-07 11:37:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR PREL PHUM ZI |
08HARARE918 | ZIM NOTES 10-10-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Tsvangirai Suspends Talks... - Teachers Unions Call for Cancellation of Exams... - Mock Hostage Situation on YouTube... - Inflation Gallops--Even By Official Standards... - Zimbabwe Dollar Depreciates Sharply Despite New Policies... - Dire Paym [...] | 2008-10-14 06:23:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE92 | Zim Notes February 1, 2008 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2008-02-01 08:12:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE937 | ZIM NOTES 10-17-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Talks Stall... - Parliament Opens, Talks Continue... - Masvingo Governor Blocks Humanitarian Aid... - 2 Protests; 13 Arrests; over 29 Injured... - Poor Water Management... - Zims Continue to go South... - Check Rate Replaces Transfer Rate And [...] | 2008-10-20 08:00:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE958 | NOMINATION FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S AWARD FOR [...] The following is Embassy Harare's nomination for the Secretary of State's Award for International Women of Courage. NAME: Gertrude Hambira TITLE: Secretary General INSTITUTION: General Agriculture and Plantation Workers Union of Zimbabwe (GAPWUZ) DOB: 23-NOV-1961 POB: Zimbabwe Citizenship [...] | 2008-10-23 11:30:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KWMN PREL KPAO ZW |
08HARARE963 | ZIM NOTES 10-24-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - Deadlocked, But SADC-Hosted Talks to Resume... - No Progress Says Tsvangirai... - Lack of Passport Paper to Blame... - Botswana Calls for New Elections... - Zimbabwean Elephants Get a Reprieve... - Zimbabwean Journalist Wins German Award. [...] | 2008-10-27 08:32:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HARARE988 | Education in Zimbabwe - A Quiet Implosion [...] SUMMARY: In the wake of ongoing inter-party talks, much attention has been paid to immediate crises such as the collapse of the health care system and starvation facing the rural population. Equally devastating, however, is the precipitous decline of all levels of the country's education secto [...] | 2008-10-31 10:50:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG ELAB KPAO ZI |
08HARARE991 | ZIM NOTES 10-31-2008 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Topics of the week: - SADC Troika Fails to Break Deadlock... - Parliament adjourns until November 11... - Civil Society Critical of Agreement, Constitutional Reform... - Without Doctors or Nurses, Public Hospitals Stop - Admitting Patients... - Cholera Outbrea [...] | 2008-11-03 08:26:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
08HAVANA362 | REMARKS BY CUBAN OPPOSITION LEADER TO POTUS [...] Following is an unofficial translation of remarks made by prominent opposition leader Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello during a video teleconference with President Bush on May 6. Original Spanish version will follow septel. 2. (Begin unofficial translation). First I'd like to thank you on beh [...] | 2008-05-07 13:14:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV KDEM PREL CU |
08HAVANA369 | TEXT OF REMARKS BY OPPOSITION LEADER TO POTUS [...] Following is the Spanish language text of the remarks made by prominent opposition leader Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello during a video teleconference with President Bush on May 6. 2. Begin text: Primero que todo quiero darle las gracias, en nombre de los tres (1),por una sola vez, por p [...] | 2008-05-08 21:11:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV KDEM PREL CU |
08HAVANA439 | CUBAN FOREIGN MINISTRY BLASTS TIP REPORT [...] (U) Summary: On June 8 the Cuban Foreign Ministry released a statement about the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report that had been announced by the Secretary on June 4. The statement said that the report made unfounded accusations that there existed internal trafficking of women an [...] | 2008-06-10 19:14:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | CU PGOV PHUM PINR PREL |
08HAVANA511 | FORMER CUBINT CHIEF, DAGOBERTO RODRIGUEZ BARRERA, [...] (SBU) The Embassy of Switzerland received a diplomatic note dated June 26, 2008 announcing that former Cubint chief,Dagoberto Rodriguez Barrera, has been chosen as the new Vice-Minister of foreign relations of Cuba, replacing Eumelio Caballero Rodriguez who was named Ambassador to Algeria. Ro [...] | 2008-07-02 14:40:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | CU EU PGOV PREL |
08HAVANA568 | THE PRODUCTION OF GOODS FOR MANDATORY [...] (U) THE US INTERESTS SECTION (USINT) IN HAVANA CUBA COULD NOT/NOT IDENTIFY ANY FORCED OR CHILD LABOR USED TO PRODUCE ANY SPECIFIC GOODS IN CUBA ACCORDING TO THE DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN SECSTATE 43120. WILLIAMS WILLIAMS [...] | 2008-07-17 16:20:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | CU PGOV PHUM PINR PREL |
08HAVANA718 | MGJM01: Effects of Hurricane Gustav on Cuba [...] Hurricane Gustav made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Western Cuba, Pinar del Rio province on August 30 after passing over Isla de Juventud. The eye of the hurricane passed approximately 50 miles from the city of Havana, mitigating the amount of wind and rain received. No serious damag [...] | 2008-09-03 12:32:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR CU XL XK |
08HAVANA730 | MGHH01: USINT HAVANA EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE PREPARES [...] Post's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met this afternoon to discuss preparations for Hurricane Ike which is currently 400-500 miles east of Cuba. 2. Current projections indicate that winds from Ike will reach the northwest portion of the island early Wednesday morning and will likely rang [...] | 2008-09-05 21:06:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AEMR CASC PREL PINR AMGT CU |
08HAVANA731 | MGHH01: USINT HAVANA EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE - [...] Post's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met this afternoon to discuss changes to Hurricane Ike's projected path and the potential impact to UNINT operations. 2. As of 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Ike was a Category Three (3) storm approximately 300 miles east of Cuba and scheduled to make landfall [...] | 2008-09-06 21:27:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AEMR AMGT CASC PREL PINR CU |
08HAVANA732 | MGHH01: USINT HAVANA EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE - [...] Post's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met at noon today to discuss the current status of Hurricane Ike and the impact to UNINT operations. 2. As of 11:00 a.m. Sunday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported no change in the status of Hurricane Ike. It remains a Category Four (4) sto [...] | 2008-09-07 18:55:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AEMR AMGT CASC PREL PINR CU |
08HAVANA791 | DS TRACKING/LOCATOR - SEO EVAN HANDY [...] Evan Handy 2. SEO 3. Cell phone: 202-344-7537, Email: evanhandy@yahoo.com 4. Annual leave to get married 5. Itinerary Depart City Arrive Trans 1004/1020 Havana, CU AA9471 Miami, FL 1004/1125 1004/1447 Miami, FL [...] | 2008-10-03 21:28:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC APER KSEO |
08HAVANA838 | USINT Havana Convenes to Discuss Marine Ball [...] Post's Emergency Action Committee(EAC) convened October 27, 2008, to discuss security preparations for the USINT Havana Marine Ball on November 22, 2008. 2. Based on current threat information, host country vigilance, and the utilization of local guard force assets, USINT Havana EAC is conf [...] | 2008-10-27 22:23:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AEMR AMGT |
08HAVANA848 | Security Considerations for USINT Havana [...] Post's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met on October 27, 2008, to discuss security planning for an Election Night event at the Chief of Mission residence on November 4, 2008. Approximately 150 guests are expected and USINT will employ a variety of physical and technical countermeasures to [...] | 2008-11-04 21:07:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC |
08HAVANA894 | 10 NOVEMBER REPATRIATION OF CUBANS AT [...] USINT officer transferred 28 Cubans from the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Ocracoke to Cuban authorities on November 10 without incident. 2. The cutter docked in the Cuban port of Cabanas at approximately 9:30 am local time to transfer the migrants. USINT officer briefed the returnees and provi [...] | 2008-12-02 20:25:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | SMIG PREF PREL KCRM CU |
08HAVANA919 | USINT Havana Holiday Security Planning [...] Post's Emergency Action Committee(EAC) convened December 11, 2008 to discuss reftel, local threat reporting, and security planning for USINT holiday events. 2. A canvas of USINT representatives determined that there will be a total of four small-to-medium sized events from December 18-20, 20 [...] | 2008-12-12 20:11:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PTER PINR CASC |
08HAVANA922 | 22 NOVEMBER REPATRIATION OF CUBANS AT [...] USINT officer transferred 12 Cubans from the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Ocracoke to Cuban authorities on November 22 without incident. 2. The cutter docked in the Cuban port of Cabanas at approximately 9:30 am local time to transfer the migrants. USINT officer briefed the returnees and provi [...] | 2008-12-15 12:45:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | SMIG PREF PREL KCRM CU |
08HAVANA952 | 2008 CUBA INCSR FIRST DRAFT [...] Cuba is strategically located in the Caribbean between the United States and the drug producing countries of South America. Although Cuba is neither a significant consumer nor a producer of illegal drugs, its ports, territorial waters, and airspace are susceptible to narcotics trafficking fro [...] | 2008-12-24 13:42:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | CU SNAR |
08HELSINKI137 | FINNISH VIEWS ON THE MARCH 28-29 GYMNICH [...] (U) PolChief delivered subject demarche to Finnish MFA EU Correspondent Leena-Kaisa Mikkola March 26. Mikkola highlighted the following: 2. (SBU) WESTERN BALKANS: EU leadership is very concerned about Northern Kosovo, and Mikkola said she expected a discussion of recent developments there [...] | 2008-03-28 11:16:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EU FI |
08HELSINKI141 | Finland: DOL Assistant Secretary for Policy [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-31 10:09:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB SMIG SOCI ECON FI |
08HELSINKI145 | FINLND: GLOBAL INITIATIVE EPG INAUGURAL MEETING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-02 07:10:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | MCAP ARM PINR PINS PREL PTER FI FR |
08HELSINKI146 | FINLAND: AUSTRALIA GROUP PROPOSALS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-02 07:24:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM ETTC CBW FI |
08HELSINKI149 | Finland: DOL Assistant Secretary for Policy [...] Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for Policy Leon R. Sequeira participated in a panel at the Nordic- American Dialogue at Hanasaari, a trans-Atlantic forum organized by the Swedish-Finnish Cultural Center in Helsinki Finland on March 3. On March 4, Sequeira discussed aging population i [...] | 2008-04-02 09:59:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB SMIG SOCI ECON FI |
08HELSINKI159 | FINLAND: REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS [...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel demarche to Leena Pylvanainen, Regional Manager of the Finnish MFA's Office of Middle East and North Africa, and to Ilkka Rentola, Counsellor, Unit for Human Rights Policy and Irma Lescelius, Unit for Humanitarian Assistance, April 2. Pylvanainen said Finland alloca [...] | 2008-04-09 06:53:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM PREL FI |
08HELSINKI17 | LESSONS LEARNED FROM FINLAND'S CONVERSION TO [...] (U) On September 1, 2007 Finland became one of the first countries in the world to broadcast all television signals digitally. Econoff recently sat down with Mr. Tauno Aijala, Project Manager of the switch-over at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, to gather best practices from an [...] | 2008-01-15 08:10:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS FI |
08HELSINKI179 | EMBASSY HELSINKI REQUESTS EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOW [...] (U) Embassy Helsinki requests the opportunity to host an Embassy Science Fellow from the U.S. Forest Service, within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),to research emerging wood-based biofuel technology in Finland. The Embassy Science Fellow will collaborate with leading Finnish scien [...] | 2008-04-23 07:55:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPL KSCA SENV EAGR AMGT OTRA APER FI |
08HELSINKI185 | HIGH TECH PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IN HELSINKI [...] (U) Working in a high tech country provides opportunities to explore innovative public diplomacy avenues for outreach to a tech savvy crowd. Working closely with the Public Affairs Section, the Economic Section recently created a "geocache" in downtown Helsinki to encourage people to visit th [...] | 2008-04-29 13:50:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS TSPL KPAO FI |
08HELSINKI203 | FINLAND JOINS REWNEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY [...] (U) On April 29, the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP). Dr. Maranne Osterkorn, International Director at REEEP, atended the signing ceremony at the British Embasy in Helsinki. Finlan [...] | 2008-05-09 13:39:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV EUN FI |
08HELSINKI224 | FINLAND: DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN PEOPLE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-21 13:09:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KDEM PREL EUN KPAO SOCI CU FI |
08HELSINKI229 | FINLAND: UN SYSTEM OF INTERNAL JUSTICE [...] (U) PolOff delivered the UN System of Internal Justice demarche to Deputy Director General Pekka Oinonen of the MFA's Legal Department and to Director Kai Sauer of the Unit for General Global Affairs on May 20. 2. (U) Oinonen stated that the GoF agrees with most of the points in the US non [...] | 2008-05-27 13:26:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER PREL UNGA FI |
08HELSINKI238 | IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - [...] The following is Embassy Helsinki's response to reftel regarding the impact of rising food/commodity prices in Finland. Post has done no previous reporting on this subject. DEMAND 2. The most important agricultural commodities consumed in Finland are milk, meat and grains, and the most [...] | 2008-05-30 10:37:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL FI |
08HELSINKI311 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT APPROVES PHARMACEUTICAL [...] Summary: In a disappointing move and despite Embassy and industry efforts, the Finnish cabinet voted unanimously June 25 to approve a reference pricing scheme for pharmaceuticals, a provision of which undermines the value of patent protection for medicines created and manufactured by U.S. and [...] | 2008-07-09 09:35:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD FI PREL |
08HELSINKI420 | FINLAND: AVIAN AND PANDEMIC INFLUENZA [...] Econ Assistant delivered reftel points to Dr Merja Saarinen, Ministry of Social Affairs' Ministerial Counselor for Health/medical Affairs, primary POC for Avian Influenza, and chairwoman of a pandemic preparation working group at the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Points were a [...] | 2008-09-18 09:01:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR EAID KFLU AORC PREL FI |
08HELSINKI448 | INTERIM RESPONSE: KOSOVO DEBT RELIEF TRUST [...] Econ Assistant delivered reftel points requesting financial assistance for the World Bank-managed Kosovo Debt Relief Fund, and urging GOF to support IMF and World Bank membership for Kosovo to Mr Martti Eirola, Kosovo Desk Officer at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on September 2 [...] | 2008-10-02 13:52:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN EINV PREL EU FI |
08HELSINKI451 | GEORGIA DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] Econ Assistant delivered reftel points regarding the upcoming International Georgia Reconstruction Donors Conference in Brussels to Mr Jaakko Lehtovirta, Georgia Desk Officer at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The MFA is working to determine how much room there is in Finland's [...] | 2008-10-07 08:22:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN EINV KCRS KMCA EUMEM PREL GG FI |
08HELSINKI469 | FINLAND'S RESPONSE TO SECOND GEORGIA DEMARCHE [...] Econ Officer delivered reftel talking points to Jaakko Lehtovirta, Georgia Desk Officer at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The MFA is currently formulating the amount and direction of aid it will provide for Georgia's recovery efforts. 2. The MFA received the Joint Needs As [...] | 2008-10-16 10:49:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN GG PREL RS EUMEM KMCA KCRS FI |
08HELSINKI489 | FINLAND: NOMINATION FOR 2009 SECRETARY'S AWARD [...] (U) Embassy Helsinki submits the following nomination for the 2009 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage: Full legal name of nominee: Miranda Vuolasranta Job title/association: I. Executive Director/Fintiko Romano Forum ry (FRF) National Roma Forum of Finland II. Secre [...] | 2008-10-27 15:04:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM FI |
08HELSINKI517 | FINLAND'S PARTICIPATION IN GLOBAL MARITIME [...] SUMMARY: Embassy Helsinki's Global Maritime Partnership (GMP) (composed of DAO, POL, RSO and chaired by ECON) has concluded that Finland is already engaged in a number of voluntary multinational initiatives that fall under the broad GMP umbrella. Current GOF collaborations range from sea surv [...] | 2008-11-13 11:00:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP MOPS |
08HELSINKI519 | FINLAND PUBLISHES NATIONAL CLIMATE STRATEGY [...] SUMMARY: The Government of Finland (GOF) published its long-awaited National Climate Strategy on November 6th, 2008. The Strategy reviews the GOF's efforts to date in meeting Kyoto Protocol and EU greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, and provides a detailed plan of action to meet GHG emissi [...] | 2008-11-14 07:20:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET TRGY FI |
08HELSINKI574 | FINLAND: IRAQI HUMAN SMUGGLING CASES [...] SUMMARY. Iraqi asylum cases in Finland are on the rise, following a shift in the Government's refugee policy. As the Iraqi population rises, Finnish officials encounter instances of people trying to circumvent refugee processes abroad to reunite with family and former neighbors now resident in [...] | 2008-12-19 11:32:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREF PBTS SMIG FI |
08HELSINKI579 | FINLAND: COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] Finland continued its support of the War on Terror, as evidenced by its approximately 100 troops deployed in Afghanistan in support of ongoing NATO/ISAF operations, 450 troops in KFOR operations in Kosovo and 60 in Chad. Officials of the Government of Finland focused on economic, social, and [...] | 2008-12-23 09:31:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS FI |
08HELSINKI6 | FINNISH RESPONSE - GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-07 08:42:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT PARM PREL PTER FI |
08HELSINKI60 | NOKIA: FINLAND,S ECONOMIC DYNAMO LOOKS TO THE [...] (U) Summary: The Nokia transformation from a tire and boot company to a telecommunications powerhouse in just 20 short years is legend in both Finland and the industry. Nokia and the support industry it spawned account for nearly 20% of Finland,s economy. At the end of 2007, Nokia sold 1.5 m [...] | 2008-02-12 07:19:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EFIN ECON FI |
08HELSINKI80 | UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL; FINLAND UNIVERSAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-28 08:29:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL FI |
08HELSINKI83 | FIGHTING TUBERCULOSIS IN FINLAND [...] Per reftel request, Post contacted Ministry of Social Affairs and Health's Ministerial Counselor Anni Virolainen-Julkunen and Finnish Lung Health Association's Medical Adviser Arvid Nyberg to gain information on the status of implementation in Finland of the Berlin Declaration on Tuberculosis. [...] | 2008-02-29 12:44:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO WHO XG FI |
08HELSINKI97 | FINLAND ON UNSC'S ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 1803 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-07 11:14:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC KNNP PARM IR FI |
08HILLAH14 | NAJAF PRIVATE BANKERS DISCUSS REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE BANKS [...] This is a PRT Najaf cable. 2. SUMMARY: PRT Leader and PRToff met with individuals representing five private banks at FOB Endeavor on January 28, 2008. The purpose of this initial meeting was to introduce PRToff and to discuss topics concerning local private bankers. Issues discussed in [...] | 2008-01-31 07:24:00 | REO Hillah | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN IZ |
08HILLAH24 | KARBAL HUMAN RIGHTS ORGINIZATION MEETS PRT KARBALA RULE OF [...] (U) This is a PRT Karbala Reporting Cable. 2. (SBU) Summary: On Thursday, March 13, 2008, Karbala PRT Rule of Law (ROL) Coordinator, met with Mr. Ahmed Sadiq Al-Mosewy (Karbala Human Rights Organization Coordinator/Justice Network for Iraq Prisoners),Mr. Nabeel Mohammed Hassan (Deputy Chie [...] | 2008-03-23 18:51:00 | REO Hillah | UNCLASSIFIED | KCOR PGOV PHUM PREL IZ |
08HILLAH47 | FIRST STATE OF BABIL CONFERENCE: AMIDST THE GRIPES, A PLEDGE [...] (U) This is a PRT Babil cable. 2. (U) SUMMARY: On April 10, Governor Salam Salah Mahdi al-Muslimawi and Provincial Council Chairman Muhammad Ali Hussain Al-Massudi held a conference with District and Sub-District leaders on the "State of Babil." Although much of the discussion (at the Gove [...] | 2008-04-13 17:05:00 | REO Hillah | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV IZ IR |
08HILLAH48 | BABIL SADRISTS HOLD "RECONCILIATION" CONFERENCE [...] (U) This is a PRT Babil cable. 2. (SBU) Office of the Martyr Sadr (OMS) Babil leader Shaykh Sadiq al-Isawi and Council of Representatives (COR) Member Ahmad al-Massudi invited tribal shaykhs, governmental officials, and political party representatives to the Provincial Artist Union meeting [...] | 2008-04-22 13:35:00 | REO Hillah | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV IZ IR PTER |
08HILLAH62 | BABIL POLITICAL PARTIES LOBBYING TRIBAL COUNCILS [...] (U) This is a PRT Babil cable. 2. (U) SUMMARY: With mosques and religious entities all but out of play in the upcoming provincial election campaign, several of Babil's competing political parties are courting local tribal councils. Senior representatives from the Islamic Supreme Council o [...] | 2008-06-03 16:03:00 | REO Hillah | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR IZ IR |
08HILLAH64 | ISCI COURTING BABIL'S SCHOOL-AGED VOTERS [...] (U) This is a PRT Babil cable. 2. (U) The Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq's (ISCI) latest campaign venture in Babil province is the Safwa ("Pure") Gathering. This organization focuses its efforts at college and secondary-school students who are nearing or have recently entered the voting-a [...] | 2008-06-23 13:43:00 | REO Hillah | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR IZ IR |
08HILLAH66 | BABIL PC ENDS BOYCOTT OF U.S.G. [...] (U) This is a PRT Babil cable. 2. (U) SUMMARY: Babil Provincial Council Chairman Muhammad Ali Hussayn al-Massudi (PCC) and Governor Salam Salih Mahdi al-Muslimawi agreed to end a two-week boycott of all U.S. entities working out of the al-Hillah Regional Embassy Office (REO) during a June [...] | 2008-07-02 14:17:00 | REO Hillah | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ IR PGOV PINR |
08HILLAH68 | BABIL'S CHRISTIAN FAMILIES ARE LOOKING FOR A SAVIOR [...] (U) This is a PRT Babil cable. 2. (SBU) Babil's Christian families are among the dwindling religious minorities in south central Iraq. Given the challenges they described during their July 7 meeting with Babil PRT at the Regional Embassy Office in al-Hillah, it is not surprising that other [...] | 2008-07-17 08:13:00 | REO Hillah | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR IZ IR |
08HILLAH80 | BABIL'S BUDGET EXECUTION RATE HIGH BUT NEEDS IMPROVED [...] (U) Summary: Budget execution rates for Babil Province are among the highest in Iraq, but is not likely to significantly improve absent central government reform of the budget process that allows earlier and more predictable release of funding during the fiscal year. Pressure to increase [...] | 2008-09-19 14:37:00 | REO Hillah | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV IZ |
08HILLAH92 | CONSTRUCTION BOOMING IN AL-HILLAH [...] Summary: Construction in Al-Hillah, particularly of homes, is booming. Land values have doubled in the past year and in some cases increased even more. Construction is fueled by Al-Hillah's strategic location, improved security, growing population and economy, and changing social customs. [...] | 2008-11-05 13:34:00 | REO Hillah | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON SOCI IZ |
08HOCHIMINHCITY1066 | CRIME SYNOPSIS FOR HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-11 09:08:00 | Consulate Ho Chi Minh City | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC VM |
08HOCHIMINHCITY147 | HCMC PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL - A NEW DIRECTION [...] Post thanks OBO and DS for conducting a thorough review of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) proposal recently submitted. While disappointed that we will be unable to utilize the land at 8 Le Quy Don to construct a mixed-use building to address post's office space crunch and skyrocketing co [...] | 2008-02-14 05:10:00 | Consulate Ho Chi Minh City | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AMGT |
08HONGKONG1 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: VICTORY WAVE [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-01-02 03:23:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG1000 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: ROTTER INTERNATIONAL [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-06-02 08:14:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG1006 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-03 08:36:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG1007 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-03 08:37:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG1044 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-12 01:42:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG1067 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: LAM LABORATORIES LIMITED [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-06-13 08:08:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG1070 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT WING FAT TRADING CO/SHENZHEN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-13 08:10:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG1087 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: WINSUNY TECH HK [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-16 08:45:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG119 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ASIA LINK (HONG [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-18 08:50:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG1506 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: WINDWAY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-15 02:34:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG1507 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: BOSCH SECURITY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-15 02:35:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG1540 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE LICENSE CHECK PEIPORT SCIENTIFIC LIMITED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-20 09:11:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG1553 | MACAU FOLLOWS HONG KONG LEAD AND ELIMINATES WINE AND BEER [...] (U) SUMMARY: On Monday August 25, Macau will terminate its 15 percent CIF duty and join Hong Kong as members of the extremely limited club of tax-free importers of wine and beer. Macau's move will greatly simplify the transshipments of wine and beer between the two vibrant Special Administrati [...] | 2008-08-22 00:36:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR HK CH |
08HONGKONG1679 | HONG KONG FINANCIAL COMMUNITY REACTS POSITIVELY TO [...] Summary: Hong Kong's financial community responded positively to the USG's assumption of control over the operations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, believing that the announced arrangement might stabilize the stock, property and credit markets in the U.S. over at least the short term. The chi [...] | 2008-09-09 10:08:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV HK CH |
08HONGKONG1688 | HONG KONG FINANCIAL SECRETARY PRAISES USG'S [...] Summary: Hong Kong's Financial Secretary John Tsang told local Chinese bankers on September 9 that he supports the USG's assumption of control over Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. He said the move calmed the concerns of global investors holding debt instruments issued by Fannie/Freddie, but he for [...] | 2008-09-10 10:46:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV HK CH |
08HONGKONG1712 | PRO-BEIJING CHINESE PRESS IN HONG KONG BLAME U.S. [...] Summary: Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed slightly down on September 12 and lost almost 3 percent during the trading week. Two local pro-Beijing newspapers blamed U.S. and other Western financial institutions for exacerbating recent downturns in global financial markets, as they liqui [...] | 2008-09-12 11:30:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV HK CH |
08HONGKONG1726 | HKG ASSUMES WATCH OVER AIG'S LARGE LOCAL SUBSIDIARY [...] Summary: Sharp declines in locally listed Mainland banking and insurance stocks drove the Hang Seng Index (HSI) down 3.6 percent on September 17, while HKG authorities intensified their oversight of AIG's very large local operating subsidiary, AIA. Local media reported that the HKG's Office of [...] | 2008-09-18 00:17:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1737 | HANG SENG ON WILD RIDE; BANK OF EAST ASIA SHARES SUSPENDED [...] Summary: Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell 7.4 percent during the morning trading session on September 18, before recovering to close roughly flat for the day. Trading in shares of HK's largest independent local bank, Bank of East Asia (BEA),were suspended related to an "unauthorized man [...] | 2008-09-18 10:41:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1747 | BEIJING INCREASES STAKES IN MAINLAND BANKS, HANG SENG [...] Summary: Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HIS) closed up 9.6 percent on September 19 and ended the week down only 25 points at 19,328. Market gains were heavily influenced by Beijing's publicly announced purchase of shares in three large state-owned banks. Short-term interbank loan rates eased an [...] | 2008-09-19 10:42:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1757 | PROTESTERS ANGRY OVER LOSSES RELATED TO LEHMAN- [...] Summary: On September 21, Hong Kong's Democratic Party (DP) organized a protest by approximately 500 individuals who hold a structured debt instrument issued by Lehman Brothers. They claimed the investment's risk profile was misrepresented to them by the local commercial banks who distributed [...] | 2008-09-22 11:02:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1762 | LEHMAN MINIBOND CHORUS INTENSIFIES; LOCAL ECONOMIST [...] Summary: Hong Kong's leading Chinese-language newspaper reported on September 23 that 50,000 local investors hold approximately USD 3.2 billion of "minibonds" issued by bankrupt investment bank Lehman Brothers (reftel). At a September 22 town hall meeting organized by Hong Kong's Democratic Pa [...] | 2008-09-23 10:21:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1776 | SKITTISH DEPOSITORS LINE UP OUTSIDE BANK OF EAST ASIA [...] Summary: A rumor from undetermined sources spread throughout Hong Kong on September 24 that two local retail banks have "excessive exposures" to Lehman Brothers-backed structured finance products. The rumor, which named only the Bank of East Asia (BEA),resulted in hundreds of local depositors [...] | 2008-09-24 11:22:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG179 | HONG KONG'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. ----------------------------------- A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ----------------------------------- 2. Hong Kong pursues a free market philosophy with minimal government interfe [...] | 2008-01-28 06:34:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MO |
08HONGKONG1801 | BEA RUN ENDS, LEHMAN MINIBOND COMPLAINTS GATHER STEAM [...] SUMMARY: Support from the Hong Kong Government, Bank of China (Hong Kong) and tycoon Li Ka-shing appear to have put an end to the run on Bank of East Asia (BEA). BEA Chairman David Li put cash withdrawals at less than one percent of BEA's total deposits. Holders of Lehman Bros.-issued "minibo [...] | 2008-09-26 09:40:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1823 | Hang Seng Plummets, Rebounds on Expected New U.S. Bailout [...] Summary: The Hang Seng Index opened down sharply on news that the U.S. Congress had rejected a USD 700 billion rescue plan and word of the subsequent collapse in the U.S. and European stock markets. The Hang Seng Index opened at 980 points or 5.5 percent lower, and fell even further in early [...] | 2008-09-30 10:02:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG183 | MACAU'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for the Macau Special Administrative Region. ----------------------------------- A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ----------------------------------- 2. Macau became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of [...] | 2008-01-28 11:00:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MO |
08HONGKONG1833 | Hang Seng Unimpressed by Rescue Bill, HKMA Measures Push [...] Summary: Though the U.S. Senate approved the market rescue bill before the opening of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange trading day, local investors remained cautious. The Hang Seng Index failed to make a strong rebound. The five new measures implemented by Hong Kong Monetary Authority (ref A) to [...] | 2008-10-02 10:28:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG186 | FUNDING REQUEST FOR FY2008 BIOTECHNOLOGY OUTREACH AND [...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 9. 2. Summary and Action Request: Hong Kong is on the brink of initiating the formal process for establishing mandatory labeling for biotech foods. This step could seriously undermine sales to this 8th-largest market for U.S. value-added agric [...] | 2008-01-29 07:41:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO HK |
08HONGKONG1866 | Hang Seng Plummets, HKMA Cuts Base Rate but HIBOR Still Up [...] Summary: The Hang Seng Index followed the other Asian markets down sharply on Wednesday, falling 8.16 percent. The IMF's warning that losses from U.S. loans and securitized assets could reach US$1.4 trillion appeared to drive investors to dump shares. In a presentation in Hong Kong, the IMF u [...] | 2008-10-08 10:41:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1875 | Hang Seng Recovers, but HIBOR remains High [...] Summary: The Hang Seng bounced back by 3.3 percent in response to the coordinated action by major central banks. Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tseng warned, however, that the financial crisis had yet to hit Hong Kong. Despite central bank easing, interbank liquidity in Hong Kong remaine [...] | 2008-10-09 11:15:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1886 | Hang Seng in Biggest Slide since Asia Financial Crisis [...] Summary: The Hang Seng fell another 7.7 percent on Friday, October 10, capping its biggest weekly slide since the Asian Financial Crisis. HIBOR remained high, despite HKMA efforts to assure banks have access to short-term capital. Hong Kong economic leaders predicted worse to come, advising [...] | 2008-10-10 10:19:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1909 | Tsang Policy Address Warns of Tough Times Ahead, Hang Seng [...] Summary: After a strong rebound on Monday and Tuesday, the Hang Seng Index slipped on Wednesday to close at 15988.30, down 834 points or 4.96 percent on the day. HIBOR fell slightly, but remained high. The British government's announcement that it would inject capital into the banking secto [...] | 2008-10-15 10:58:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1970 | Hang Seng Falls to Lowest Level in Six Years [...] Summary: The Hang Seng Index dropped over 13 percent the week of October 20-24. On the good side, HIBOR fell to just 0.8 percent for overnight but was still 3.6 percent for one month lending, suggesting that the recent HKMA liquidity injection was having only marginal benefits for interbank l [...] | 2008-10-24 11:03:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1983 | Hang Seng Plummets 12.7 percent, Largest Drop Since 1989 [...] The Hang Seng Index plummeted as much as 15 percent to a low of 10,685 before recovering slightly to finish the day down 1602.54 points, or 12.7 percent, at 11,015.84. This marked the largest single-day drop since the Tiananmen Incident in 1989. No one was spared, but Chinese corporate stock [...] | 2008-10-27 10:05:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG1991 | Hang Seng Bounces 14.35 percent, Regains Monday's Losses [...] A day after the biggest single day drop in the Hang Seng Index since 1989, the Index regained all of what it had lost on Monday and more. By the end of Tuesday trading, the Hang Seng Index was up 14.35 percent to 12,596, a gain of 1580 points, the largest one day gain since 1997. Volume was [...] | 2008-10-28 10:39:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG2003 | Hang Seng Rockets Up 13 percent. [...] Following a moderate gain of 0.84 percent on Wednesday, the Hang Seng Index jumped almost 13 percent on Thursday, to finish up 1628 points at 14,329, up 12.82 percent. The Federal Reserves 50 basis point cut helped, but had been widely expected. The Chinese Central Bank announcement that it [...] | 2008-10-30 10:32:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG2010 | HONG KONG RESIDENTS TOLD TO PREPARE FOR [...] Summary: Though they continue to assure the public that Hong Kong's financial foundation is sound, senior Hong Kong government (HKG) finance officials warned the global financial crisis would strike further blows to Hong Kong's economy. The latest government interest rate cut of 50 basis poin [...] | 2008-10-31 10:38:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG2034 | Demand for HK$ Increases, Hang Seng Moves Up Steadily [...] Summary: The Hong Kong stock market responded positively to Barack Obama's victory in the U.S. Presidential election, though commentators raised concerns that U.S. trade policy would become more protectionist. The HKMA has intervened several times over the past three days as demand for HK$ inc [...] | 2008-11-05 11:37:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG2045 | HKSARG LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS TO [...] (U) Below is the text of a letter of congratulations to President-elect Obama from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen. We will forward the original, and fax a copy, to EAP/CM. 2. Begin text: Mr. Barack Obama President-elect United States of A [...] | 2008-11-07 00:51:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV HK |
08HONGKONG2060 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA AND CHINA; [...] U.S. president-elect Obama and China 2. Financial tsunami 3. U.S. presidential election HEADLINES AND EXCERPTS: Â [...] | 2008-11-10 09:02:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR |
08HONGKONG2061 | MACAU SARG LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS TO [...] (U.) Below is the text of a letter of congratulations to President-elect Obama from Macau Special Administration Region Chief Executive Ho Hau Wah (Edmund Ho). We will forward the original, and fax a copy, to EAP/CM. 2. Begin Text, The Honourable Barack Obama President-elect of the Uni [...] | 2008-11-10 09:27:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV HK |
08HONGKONG2083 | Demand for HK$ Increases, Hang Seng Moves Up Steadily [...] Summary: Hong Kong officials arrived in the U.S. to participate in G20 meetings as part of the Chinese delegation as the local economy continued to slow. Layoffs loom as economic difficulties in Macau threaten Hong Kong workers as well. Hong Kong's Legco approved a measure to investigate bank [...] | 2008-11-14 11:44:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG2084 | CORRECTED COPY: Hong Kong Officials Join G20 Meeting As [...] Summary: Hong Kong officials arrived in the U.S. to participate in G20 meetings as part of the Chinese delegation as the local economy continued to slow. Layoffs loom as economic difficulties in Macau threaten Hong Kong workers as well. Hong Kong's Legco approved a measure to investigate bank [...] | 2008-11-14 11:49:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG2100 | MEDIA REACTION: G20; NORTH KOREA [...] G-20 2. North Korea HEADLINES AND EXCERPTS: Â [...] | 2008-11-18 08:54:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR |
08HONGKONG2129 | Hong Kong Market Report - Officials Encourage Banks to [...] Summary: Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Joseph Yam told Legco members this morning that he would introduce two new measures to encourage additional bank lending to SMEs in Hong Kong. Despite the global financial turmoil, the HKMA managed to minimize its investment losses. The HKMA control [...] | 2008-11-21 11:13:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG2145 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: JSD BROAD [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-11-26 05:45:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG2146 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: CAM IC [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-26 08:57:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG2147 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SHARE HK LTD [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-26 08:57:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG2156 | HK Market Update, Nov. 28 -- More RMB Business in HK? [...] Summary: In recent meetings, HKMA Chief Joseph Yam asked Beijing officials to allow expanded RMB business in Hong Kong, but local analysts are skeptical that Beijing will respond positively. Standard Chartered Bank is proposing to raise HKD 20 billion in the equity markets in a plan that could [...] | 2008-11-28 10:24:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG2195 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: PIONEER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-05 07:46:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG2198 | Lawsuits, Layoffs and Interest Rate Hikes in Hong Kong [...] Summary: The Hong Kong Association of Banks has reportedly suggested postponing plans to buy back Lehman minibonds, while a an American law firm has contacted Hong Kong investors, offering to explore the possibility of filing a class action lawsuit in the U.S. against HSBC. Financial Secretary [...] | 2008-12-05 11:44:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG2223 | CONSUL GENERAL'S INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH HONG KONG [...] (U) Summary: Secretary for Food and Health York Chow discussed with the Consul General restrictions on U.S. beef, the threat to U.S. exports of packaged foods posed by Hong Kong's new nutritional labeling law, and shared food safety concerns regarding imports from the Mainland, during an intro [...] | 2008-12-11 00:15:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR HK CH |
08HONGKONG2238 | US Auto Bailout Drives Hang Seng Volatility [...] Summary: The Hong Kong government's announcement that it would greatly expand an SME loan guarantee program pushed Hong Kong stocks higher this week, before profit taking and news that the U.S. Senate had rejected a bill to bail out U.S. automakers drove the market down on Friday. Hong Kong ec [...] | 2008-12-12 12:10:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG2248 | MEDIA REACTION: US AUTO INDUSTRY; DIRECT LINKS BETWEEN [...] US auto industry 2. Direct links between mainland China and Taiwan HEADLINES AND EXCERPTS: Â [...] | 2008-12-15 08:39:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR |
08HONGKONG227 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HIKARI [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-02-04 08:49:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG2274 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: EVA HSIAO/EDOM [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-12-19 08:57:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG2276 | A Beijing Bailout for Hong Kong [...] Summary: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cut its Base Rate to 0.5 percent, following the US Fed's cut earlier this week. Local banks did not follow suit. The Hong Kong monetary base continued to expand as investors seek a safe haven for their cash. Both Bank of China (Hong Kong) and HSBC w [...] | 2008-12-19 12:09:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK CH |
08HONGKONG2278 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: PACIFIC RIM SECURITY [...] (U) This is an action cable. See Paragraph 2. 2. (U) Action request: Please verify whether the Department possesses any credible information the individual listed below engaged in acts that constitute gross violations of human rights. The individual is a candidate for the Pacific Rim Secur [...] | 2008-12-22 08:22:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR HK |
08HONGKONG2307 | Staffdel Nelson's Meetings on Melamine in Hong Kong [...] Summary: A U.S. House of Representatives staff delegation from the Energy and Commerce Committee traveled to Hong Kong in early December to investigate melamine contamination in Chinese food products. The U.S. Consulate General arranged meetings with Hong Kong government (HKG) officials, leg [...] | 2008-12-24 05:42:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD HK |
08HONGKONG2320 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: EXODUS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-30 00:13:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG2321 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: VICTORY WAVE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-30 00:13:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG270 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MILLIONBOND [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-02-13 07:42:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG336 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: REMARKABLE MASK TECHNOLOGY [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-02-25 09:06:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG368 | HONG KONG INPUT ON NEW REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON [...] (U) In response to reftel, Consulate General Hong Kong provides the following input for reports required under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L. No.110-140). 2. (SBU) Sections and Staff: The combined Economic-Political Section (EP),enhanced by regular involvement by [...] | 2008-02-28 07:37:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV ABUD APER HK |
08HONGKONG41 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: FIRE SERVICES [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-01-08 04:58:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG411 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: WALASEY LIMITED [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-03-06 01:40:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG467 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-03-13 08:35:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG468 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-03-13 08:35:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG469 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: HKSAR MARINE DEPARTMENT [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-03-13 08:36:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG728 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: HONG KONG COMPETITION [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-04-21 08:00:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG816 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: BIOMERS PTE. LTD. [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-06 00:02:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG819 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ACETONE SOLUTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-06 02:10:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG820 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-06 02:10:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG821 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: INTERNATIONAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-06 02:10:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG822 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: BESCOM COMPUTER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-06 02:11:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG823 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ADVANCED MATERIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-06 02:11:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG824 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SEISMIC CABLE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-06 02:11:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG836 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: OASIS HONG KONG [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-05-08 01:06:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG837 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: FABRICATORS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-05-08 01:07:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG843 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-08 08:37:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG859 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: NIKKO TECH. [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-05-13 03:05:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG913 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: WING LEE TRADING [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-05-20 05:33:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG918 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-20 08:46:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG928 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-21 07:50:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08HONGKONG929 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: SGS HONG KONG LTD [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-05-21 08:31:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG966 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: FREE COMPONENTS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-05-28 09:15:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG969 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: GOLDEN MUTUAL (H.K.) [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...] | 2008-05-29 02:05:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC |
08HONGKONG988 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: INTITUTE OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-30 06:16:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK |
08INSHASA1164 | CNDP CLAIMSFARDC IN DISENGAGEMENT ZONE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-29 15:13:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
08ISLAMABAD1032 | PAKISTAN AND OIC SPECIAL ENVOY CUMBER'S REQUEST [...] (U) On March 7 Poloff informed MFA Americas Division Director Mansoor Khan of Special Envoy Cumber's interest in a meeting with the Pakistani delegation at the OIC summit in Dakar. We also provided contact information per reftel. Khan said the best POC for arranging a meeting with FM Inam ul [...] | 2008-03-07 15:17:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC OIC PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD1181 | FATA IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE FOR 03/14/08 [...] (U) Summary: Below is a summary of US Mission Islamabad's activities in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) along its northwest border with Afghanistan during the week ending March 14, 2008. FATA Briefings -------------- 2. (U) In Peshawar on March 11, DCM briefed the N [...] | 2008-03-17 11:04:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PK PREL MASS |
08ISLAMABAD1230 | GOP AGREES TO POSTPONEMENT OF APRIL 24-25 REGIONAL ECONOMIC [...] (U) SUMMARY. Pursuant to the request from the Government of Afghanistan (GOA),the Government of Pakistan (GOP) has agreed to postpone the Regional Economic Cooperation Conference (RECC) scheduled for April 24-25, 2008 in Islamabad. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) EconOff met with the Joint Secretary o [...] | 2008-03-20 05:22:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP EAID ENRG ECON ETRD PGOV KPWR PK AF |
08ISLAMABAD1381 | PAKISTAN SUPPORTS NEW UN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-01 07:55:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL AF UNGA |
08ISLAMABAD1414 | PAKISTAN: UNAMID DEMARCHE RESPONSE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-02 12:10:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL UNGA |
08ISLAMABAD1421 | PAKISTAN NOT READY TO DISCUSS VOTE ON HUMAN RIGHTS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-03 09:31:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD1525 | PROFILE: PAKISTANI PRIME MINISTER GILLANI [...] (SBU) Summary: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Vice Chairman Yousef Gillani was elected as Pakistan's new Prime Minister on March 24 by the National Assembly (Ref A),receiving a unanimous vote of confidence from the Assembly four days later. Gillani is a seasoned politician who descends from a [...] | 2008-04-10 10:43:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD1526 | PROFILE: SENIOR MINISTER AND COMMUNICATIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: On March 31, PML-N heavyweight Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan was sworn in as Senior Minister and Minister of Communications. Nisar, as Senior Minister, will be the country's de facto Deputy Prime Minister. Nisar has been elected a member of the National Assembly in every election si [...] | 2008-04-10 10:43:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD1528 | PROFILE: PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTER QURESHI [...] (SBU) Summary: On March 31, Shah Mehmood Qureshi was sworn into office as Pakistan's new Foreign Minister. Qureshi is a polished and pro-western politician from Punjab; however, he is a longstanding political rival of newly elected Prime Minister Yousef Gillani. Qureshi is a relative newcomer [...] | 2008-04-10 10:44:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD16 | IMPLEMENTATION OF RECONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITY ZONES REQUIRES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-03 05:23:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV PK ETRD EAID PREL AFGHAN |
08ISLAMABAD1657 | EMBASSY ENDORESEMENT OF FY 2008 SECTION 1206 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Post endorses CENTCOM/ODRP's FY 08 Section 1206 proposal for a $21 million helicopter sustainment program. These resources will fund a maintenance and sustainment program for Pakistan's U.S. origin helicopters. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) The FY 08 1206 proposal will enable Pakis [...] | 2008-04-24 03:21:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PGOV PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD1684 | NATURAL GAS PIPELINE FOR TURKMENISTAN, AFGHANISTAN, [...] (U) SUMMARY. With the signing of a framework agreement in Islamabad on April 25, the Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan natural gas pipeline project formally includes India as a partner and agrees to move forward quickly on implementation. With construction scheduled to start in 2010 and comp [...] | 2008-04-28 06:28:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | ENGY EFIN ECON EINV PREL PK IN AF TX |
08ISLAMABAD1783 | DEMARCHE RESPONSE: ENCOURAGING ATTENDANCE AT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-08 08:25:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL PHUM OXEM SOCI UNESCO |
08ISLAMABAD1784 | PAKISTAN COMMITMENT TO COESPU INVITATION FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-08 08:32:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL KTIA MARR MASS |
08ISLAMABAD1840 | REQUEST TO MFA ON LEVEL OF PAKISTAN COMMITMENT TO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-13 13:17:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL KPOV MARR |
08ISLAMABAD1841 | LETTER FROM SECRETARY RICE ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-13 13:18:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL UN |
08ISLAMABAD189 | ISLAMIC FINANCE DEVELOPS SLOWLY IN PAKISTAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Pakistan has started to develop well-managed financial products for Islamic banking and finance, but their market share is still low and will take time to grow. Currently there are six full fledged Islamic banks and 13 conventional banks that offer Islamic finance products at a [...] | 2008-01-14 10:10:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETRD ECON PREL EAID EINV PK |
08ISLAMABAD1898 | LAHORE IPR SEMINAR A SUCCESS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-20 09:28:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EFIN EINV KIPR PGOV PK |
08ISLAMABAD1967 | FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE PROPOSED AGENDA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-29 11:39:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL IZ MARR MOPS OTRA |
08ISLAMABAD1979 | DELIVERY OF UN SYSTEM OF INTERNAL JUSTICE DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-30 06:38:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL UNGA AORC APER |
08ISLAMABAD1980 | 2007 UN VOTING REPORT DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-30 06:39:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL AORC UNSC UNGA |
08ISLAMABAD1981 | DEMARCHE DELIVERY TO MOVE ENGINEERS FROM UNMIS TO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-30 06:40:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL UNSC KPKO SU |
08ISLAMABAD2019 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: JUNE 03, 2008 [...] "Blast Rocks Danish Embassy In High-Security Area: 8 Killed" "Dawn" (06/03) "A car-bomb exploded outside the Danish Embassy in Islamabad in one of the most high-security residential districts on Monday, killing eight people and injuring more than 25 others." 2. "Terrorism Remains A Real [...] | 2008-06-03 09:11:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD2020 | NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR DURRANI ADDRESSES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-03 10:29:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR PK PREL PTER |
08ISLAMABAD2021 | NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR DURRANI DISCUSSES FATA [...] (U) SUMMARY. On May 29, Mahmud Ali Durrani, Pakistan's new National Security Advisor (NSA),addressed counties with troops in Afghanistan on Pakistan's strategies for combating terrorism and enforcing peace agreements within the tribal areas. He stressed that it was important not only to him [...] | 2008-06-03 10:40:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR PK PREL PTER |
08ISLAMABAD2064 | PAKISTAN: INFORMATION ON FORCED LABOR AND CHILD LABOR IN [...] (U) The following is a response to the Department's request for information on the use of forced and child labor in the production of goods. Responses are keyed to questions in reftel. 2. (U) There are no recent surveys or studies on the nationwide use of forced labor and exploitative child [...] | 2008-06-09 09:38:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ETRD PGOV SOCI PK |
08ISLAMABAD2219 | FREE NATIONAL IDENTITY CARDS [...] (U) On June 23, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) announced that it would begin to issue free Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) to Pakistani citizens. Currently, only approximately 60% of citizens have received CNICs. Because the CNICs had to be purchased, t [...] | 2008-06-25 13:48:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD2320 | KOSOVO RECOGNITION DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-08 04:52:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL UNMIK YI EU KPKO KV |
08ISLAMABAD2323 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: JULY 08, 2008 [...] "Fear Grips Citizens As Seven Blasts Rock Karachi" "The News" (07/08) "A series of seven bomb blasts rocked Karachi on Monday, killing at least one person and injuring more than 40, the state-run television reported. Intelligence sources claimed that the criminals wanted to provoke ethnic [...] | 2008-07-08 09:00:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD2329 | NEW GLOBAL PARTNERS RECOGNIZED AND POC PROVIDED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-09 05:13:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL PARM PTER KGIC KNNP JO IN RS |
08ISLAMABAD2359 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: PROGRESSIVE ENGINEERING [...] Post has repeatedly contacted Progressive Engineering, located in Taxila District (approximately 30 miles from Islamabad),regarding the license request for an angular position measurement kit and requesting an appointment to visit their site. All requests were rebuffed, and the reason always [...] | 2008-07-11 07:59:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETTC ETRD PK |
08ISLAMABAD2377 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: JULY 12-14, 2008 [...] "10 U.S. Soldiers Killed In Attack On Afghan Base" "Dawn" (07/14) "A multi-pronged militant assault on a small, remote U.S. base in the eastern Nuristan province and killed 10 American soldiers and wounded 15 on Sunday in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan in three years." [...] | 2008-07-14 09:57:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD2405 | SAUDI ARABIA AGREES TO DEFER PAKISTAN'S OIL PAYMENTS BUT [...] SUMMARY: (SBU) Pakistan is once again asking for assistance from Saudi Arabia to bail out the country's faltering economy by providing deferred oil payment concession. Details on the size and duration of this concession are still being finalized with Saudi authorities and are not publicly avai [...] | 2008-07-16 00:49:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | ENGY EFIN ECON EINV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD2431 | UPDATING ARF ON REGIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-18 05:50:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL EAID ARF ASEAN KNNP PARM |
08ISLAMABAD2432 | NEW U.S. POLICY ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-18 05:54:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL PARM MOPS KPOA NATO |
08ISLAMABAD2433 | PAKISTAN DELEGATION FOUND MAY 2008 PSI WORKSHOP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-18 05:55:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL KNNP MNUC PARM |
08ISLAMABAD2438 | PAKISTAN STAYS COMMITTED TO UNSCRS 1737, 1747, 1803 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-18 09:06:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL KNNP EFIN PARM IR |
08ISLAMABAD2465 | PAKISTAN'S 2008-2009 TRADE POLICY [...] (U) The Prime Minister announced Pakistan's 2008-09 Trade Policy on July 19. The policy sets an export target of USD 22.1 billion and a target growth rate of 15 percent. It expands the import items list from India with a view to decreasing the cost of raw materials and manufacturing inputs. [...] | 2008-07-22 12:12:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON EINV PK |
08ISLAMABAD2483 | COURT REJECTS A.Q. KHAN'S APPEAL [...] (U) On July 23, the Islamabad High Court rejected on technical grounds A.Q. Khan's appeal of its July 21 decision, allowing him more personal access but confirming the need for governmental clearance of such access and any research projects (reftel). The Court ruled it cannot hear Khan's appe [...] | 2008-07-23 12:40:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD2505 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: JULY 24, 2008 [...] "Coalition Leaders Go For Talks In FATA; Parliament To Evolve Greater Consensus Against Extremism" "The News" (07/24) "Leaders of the ruling coalition in their meeting here on Wednesday resolved to pursue dialogue rather than military operation in the militancy-hit FATA, saying force would b [...] | 2008-07-24 09:29:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD2528 | PAKISTAN LIKELY TO ATTEND GI CONFERENCE ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-26 07:06:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KNNP MCAP PK PINS PARM PREL PINR |
08ISLAMABAD2608 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: AUGUST 02-04, 2008 [...] "SAARC Accord To Curb Terror, Fight Hunger" "Dawn" (08/04) "South Asian leaders signed a legal cooperation pact on Sunday to combat terrorism and agreed to set up a food bank to fight hunger in the face of rising food prices in one of the world's poorest regions. But the South Asian Associat [...] | 2008-08-04 11:15:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD2971 | HHS SECRETARY LEAVITT'S MEETINGS AT PAKISTAN NATIONAL [...] (U) Summary: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Michael Leavitt visited Pakistan's National Institute of Health Institute (PNIH) on August 19, during his two-day trip to Pakistan. At PNIH, Secretary Leavitt met with senior officials from the Pakistani Ministry of Health (MOH) t [...] | 2008-09-09 11:22:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAID PGOV PK SOCI KOCI |
08ISLAMABAD3012 | PROGRESS ON PAK-AFGHAN JIRGA; HINTS AT [...] (U) Summary: On September 11, Pakistani and Afghan Foreign Ministers agreed to a re-engagement plan between the two countries and to convene a mini-jirga shortly after the Eid holiday (early October). Relations between the two countries had soured after the bombing of the Indian Embassy in Kab [...] | 2008-09-12 14:29:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PK PREL PTER AF |
08ISLAMABAD3119 | BMENA FORUM INVITATION DELIVERED TO PAKISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-24 13:43:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD3137 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 [...] "Pakistan, US Blow Hot and Cold Over Flare-Up" "Dawn" (09/26) "Security forces fired on two NATO helicopters which had intruded into Pakistan territory on Thursday, forcing them to turn back to Afghanistan, officials said. "Two helicopters from the Afghanistan side crossed into Saidgai, Ghul [...] | 2008-09-26 09:44:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3221 | PAKISTAN: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON U.S. UNGA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-08 13:01:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PARM CDG UNGA PK |
08ISLAMABAD3222 | PAKISTAN INVITED TO GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-08 13:02:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PARM PINR PINS PTER KGIC MCAP PK |
08ISLAMABAD3226 | PAKISTAN TO SUPPORT U.S. UNGA COMPLIANCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-09 09:25:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PARM CDG UNGA PK |
08ISLAMABAD3231 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: OCTOBER 09, 2008 [...] "Military Seeks Politicians' Support to Fight Militants; Opposition Dissatisfied" "Dawn" (10/09) "The military took elected representatives of the nation into confidence on Wednesday about the worsening situation in FATA, NWFP and Balochistan and the U.S.-led 'war on terror' during a joint [...] | 2008-10-09 10:08:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3240 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: OCTOBER 10, 2008 [...] "Bomber Runs Down Anti-Terror Office In Islamabad" "The News" (10/10) "At least eight people were injured when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into the central office of anti-terrorist squad (ATS) located in the premises of Police Headquarters, Islamabad on Thursday." [...] | 2008-10-10 10:38:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3287 | GOP CABINET APPROVES DRAFT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION [...] (SBU) Summary: The Pakistani cabinet (of the Government of Pakistan (GOP)) approved a draft bill establishing a National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR) and reversing the Musharraf administration's amendments to the Legal Practitioners Act, which drastically curtailed Bar Council authoritie [...] | 2008-10-16 12:34:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM PK |
08ISLAMABAD3343 | UPDATE ON DISPLACED POPULATIONS IN FATA AND NWFP [...] (SBU) Summary: Separate assessment visits to Lower Dir by post,s Refugee Affairs Specialist in early August and late September show the Government of Pakistan (GOP) has the current situation moderately under control, and current efforts seem more organized than in the past. Overcrowding in [...] | 2008-10-22 10:57:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD3366 | CONFUSION PERSISTS OVER PAKISTAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-24 07:41:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KPKO SU PK |
08ISLAMABAD3383 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: OCTOBER 27, 2008 [...] "Gilani Terms U.S. Raids Disastrous" "Dawn" (10/27) "U.S. attacks in tribal areas are harming the government's efforts to isolate extremists and mobilize people against militancy, according to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. Addressing a press conference after returning from Beijing on S [...] | 2008-10-27 09:37:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD35 | GOP RELEASES PALESTINIANS FROM PAN AM 73 HIJACKING [...] MFA Americas Desk Director Mansoor Khan advised PolCouns January 3 that the Pakistan Federal Review Board had reviewed the cases of the four Palestinians who were jailed in 1988 for their involvement in the September 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73. The Board decided that, because the four [...] | 2008-01-03 15:18:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER PK |
08ISLAMABAD3537 | HEAD OF PML-N PARTY CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT [...] (SBU) The following letter was sent by Nawaz Sharif, the President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party. It is a center-right secular party with a conservative, urban base in Punjab. Nawaz Sharif was Prime Minister of Pakistan twice; he was ousted in 1999 in a coup led by then G [...] | 2008-11-10 05:27:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP |
08ISLAMABAD3538 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: NOVEMBER 10, 2008 [...] "NATO Jets Kill 8 Banned Outfit Members In Khyber" "Daily Times," "The Nation" (11/10) "NATO jets today bombed Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency, killing eight members of a banned outfit - Amar Bil Maroof - and injuring three, 'Dawn News' reported. The channel said the NATO jets targeted hideo [...] | 2008-11-10 08:27:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD357 | START UP OF NEW USAID OFFICE OF TRANSITION INITIATIVES [...] SUMMARY: The relationship between the Government of Pakistan (GOP) and traditional tribal structures in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) is under increased pressure because of the spread of fundamentalist extremism, foreign terrorist involvement, PakistanQs military activities in [...] | 2008-01-24 06:23:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PK |
08ISLAMABAD36 | IMPLEMENTATION OF RECONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITY ZONES REQUIRES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) will be an important tool for economic development in Afghanistan and the border areas of Pakistan. Embassy Islamabad has developed a description of initiatives which will be essential for the implementation of the ROZs. Many, such as imp [...] | 2008-01-03 15:26:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV PK ETRD EAID PREL AF |
08ISLAMABAD3640 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: NOVEMBER 19, 2008 [...] "U.S. Commander Says Pakistan Backed Raid" "Dawn" (11/19) "The U.S. military has launched a coordinated operation with Pakistani forces to put pressure on insurgents on both sides of Afghanistan's wild eastern frontier, a U.S. military commander said on Tuesday. Dubbed "Operation Lionheart," [...] | 2008-11-19 10:14:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3656 | USAID/OFDA PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE SHELTER UPDATE [...] On October 29, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Balochistan Province of Pakistan caused significant damage to the traditional mud and timber houses, primarily affecting Ziarat and Pishin districts, with some damage also reported in Harnai district. Different assessments produced a range of estim [...] | 2008-11-20 13:20:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PGOV PK PINR PREL PTER |
08ISLAMABAD3671 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: NOVEMBER 21, 2008 [...] "Suicide Attack on Mosque: Lashkar Chief Eliminated" "Dawn" (11/21) "The chief of a tribal lashkar and eight other people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a mosque in Bajaur Agency on Thursday. According to an official claim, 17 militants, including 11 foreigners, were k [...] | 2008-11-21 10:47:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3691 | AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH AGRICULTURE SECRETARY ON FOOD AID [...] (SBU) Summary. On November 21 MINFAL Secretary Zia ur Rehman and Additional Secretary Shahid Hussain Raja requested an urgent meeting with Ambassador to discuss agricultural issues in Pakistan. The Secretary requested USG assistance on wheat imports, specifically access to the USDA GSM-102 pr [...] | 2008-11-24 14:06:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD ELAB PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3715 | MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION (MCC): DELIVERY OF [...] EconOff delivered reftel demarche outlining Pakistan's FY09 score for consideration under the Millennium Challenge Corporation to Ministry of Finance Joint Secretary/Director M. Mumtaz Malik on November 19. Malik thanked EconOff for the information and said the GoP will continue to work toward [...] | 2008-11-28 11:57:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL PGOV ETRD ECON KMCA MCC PK |
08ISLAMABAD3722 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: NOVEMBER 28, 2008 [...] "Mumbai Death Toll Rises To 125; India Blames Neighbors" "The News" (11/28) "Indian commandos killed the last three gunmen at the Taj Hotel late Thursday and were sweeping another luxury hotel in search of hostages and trapped people after militants stormed targets across Mumbai, leaving 125 [...] | 2008-12-01 02:08:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3744 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: DECEMBER 02, 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-02 09:59:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3811 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: DECEMBER 06-09, 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-11 11:52:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3822 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: DECEMBER 12, 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-12 09:49:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3837 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: December 15, 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-15 10:13:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3886 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: DECEMBER 19, 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-19 09:57:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3903 | PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: December 22, 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-22 10:07:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK |
08ISLAMABAD3935 | JAMAAT-I-ISLAMI CONDUCTS PEACEFUL PROTEST IN PESHAWAR [...] (SBU) Summary. One of the largest Pakistani religious parties, Jamaat-i-Islami (JI),led by its chief Qazi Hussain Ahmad, staged a large demonstration in Peshawar to demand that Pakistan stop permitting NATO supplies to flow through the area into Afghanistan. Between 6,000-10,000 protestors pa [...] | 2008-12-24 01:06:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER MOPS PGOV PK |
08ISLAMABAD398 | PAKISTAN: ELECTIONS COMMISSIONER STEPS UP [...] (U) On January 23, the Election Commissioner of Pakistan, retired Justice Qazi Muhammad Farooq, publicly flexed his pre-election muscle and ordered the current acting president of Pakistan to suspend his campaigning. Chaudhry Amir Hussain, the current National Assembly Speaker and acting Presi [...] | 2008-01-26 07:23:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD399 | PAKISTAN: GOVERNMENT ADDS NEW TELEVISION CHANNELS [...] (U) Couched in the idea of furthering democracy, the government of Pakistan (GOP) issued satellite licenses to twelve additional private television channels on January 23. Local media report that in a ceremony to inaugurate the new channels, caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting [...] | 2008-01-26 07:23:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD419 | FATA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE 1/28/08 [...] (SBU) Summary. This cable reports our weekly update of USG activities in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Territories (FATA). It also gives a broad brush look at our on-going programs in the region to show how deeply and in what variety we are reaching into this difficult and often h [...] | 2008-01-29 12:52:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EAID MASS SNAR PK |
08ISLAMABAD444 | PAKISTAN: FY 2008 BIOTECH OUTREACH STRATEGY AND FUNDING [...] Summary: Despite playing a critical role in the original Green Revolution, Pakistan has lagged behind neighbors India and China in the development and utilization of modern agricultural biotechnology. In response, the Government of Pakistan (GOP) is looking to make the leap to join the "Gene [...] | 2008-01-31 02:12:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD KPAO TBIO PK |
08ISLAMABAD481 | AITZAZ AHSAN FREED FROM HOUSE ARREST [...] (U) Summary: On January 31, Aitzaz Ahsan, the Supreme Court Bar Association president, was released after 90 days of detention in his Lahore home. Former Chief Justice Iftikar Chaudhry released a letter rebuffing President Musharraf's criticisms. Lawyers and civil rights activists around Pak [...] | 2008-02-01 12:32:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD588 | PAKISTAN: HUMAN RIGHTS UPDATE [...] (U) Summary: Politician Imran Khan again was prevented from entering Karachi by Sindh authorities out of fear that he will further promote a boycott of the upcoming elections. Fifteen lawyers in Peshawar were charged with sedition, which carries a maximum penalty of death if convicted, after th [...] | 2008-02-09 12:18:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD69 | ECONOMIC ELECTION ISSUES; LOAD-SHEDDING AND WHEAT SHORTAGE [...] SUMMARY: Against the backdrop of the Bhutto assassination, recent civil unrest, and the upcoming elections, Pakistan now confronts power shortages and increasing domestic wheat prices. There are signs that the electricity shortage may abate by the end of January, but eight hours per day of "l [...] | 2008-01-04 13:30:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD ENRG EINV PREL PK PBTS EAGR PGOV |
08ISLAMABAD743 | PAKISTAN: FROM HERE TO A NEW GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) Summary: The results of Pakistan's February 18 general elections should be confirmed in about a week. The Election Commission notifies the results to the prior Speaker of the National Assembly, who calls the new Assembly into session. After taking oaths, the new Assembly will elect a n [...] | 2008-02-20 14:41:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PREL |
08ISLAMABAD744 | INTERNATIONAL OBSERVERS COMMENT ON PAKISTAN'S [...] Summary: International election observation teams, including Pakistani NGO Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN),the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM),and Democracy International (DI) issued statements on February 19 and 20 commenting on the February 18 parliamentary ele [...] | 2008-02-20 15:13:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PK PHUM PREL KDEM EAID |
08ISLAMABAD75 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON PAN AM 73 HIJACKERS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-07 01:44:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER PK |
08ISTANBUL128 | TURKISH CYPRIOT ENVOY EAGER TO START SUBSTANTIVE [...] (SBU) The election of Cypriot President Demertis Christofias provides an opportunity to resolve the Cyprus Problem according to both Turkish Cypriot Special Envoy Kurtaly Erk and DAS Matt Bryza in a March 2 meeting in Istanbul. Erk stated that "President" Talat is ready to begin negotiations [...] | 2008-03-13 12:25:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL TU CY |
08ISTANBUL129 | IRAQ DISCLOSES PLAN TO EXPORT GAS TO SYRIA IN [...] (SBU) Iraqi Energy officials stated at a meeting with Turkish and U.S. officials in Istanbul that Iraq will export natural gas to Syria within two years. Subsequent expansion of this gas field in western Iraq would aim at exports to Europe via Turkey and the Nabucco pipeline, though realizing [...] | 2008-03-13 12:25:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG IZ TU EG |
08ISTANBUL140 | BSEC SEEKS ADDITIONAL U.S. COOPERATION ON [...] (SBU) Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Environmental Working Group representatives greatly appreciated U.S. support of the September 2007 BSEC Environmental Symposium (reftel) and requested the U.S. government sponsor similar symposiums to be held in tandem with future BSEC Environmenta [...] | 2008-03-20 13:02:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN ENIV KPAO PREL SENV TU |
08ISTANBUL150 | ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY RESTARTS NUCLEAR [...] (U) At a ceremony attended by Turkish Energy Minister Guler, the Istanbul Technical University (ITU) restarted its research reactor in a move to kick start Turkey,s drive to develop nuclear energy. The 250 kw TRIGA Mark II reactor resumed operations on March 21 after being closed since 2002 [...] | 2008-03-26 08:53:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TU |
08ISTANBUL166 | REDEVELOPMENT PUSHING OUT THE ROMA [...] (U) The Fatih municipality of Istanbul is demolishing substandard homes in the predominantly ethnic Roma area of Sulukule to renovate the district before 2010, when Istanbul is slated to become the "Cultural Capital of Europe". A total of 541 homes adjacent to the ancient Byzantine city wall [...] | 2008-04-04 16:31:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL SOCI TU |
08ISTANBUL207 | ISTANBUL PREPARING FOR CONFLICT ON MAY DAY [...] (U) Conflicts between police and illegal protestors seem inevitable as both the government and labor groups have staked out firm positions with regard to May Day protests in Istanbul's Taksim Sqaure. The Istanbul Governor had earlier denied labor groups' request for permission to march on Tak [...] | 2008-04-30 16:07:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ELAB PHUM TU |
08ISTANBUL208 | MAY DAY 2008: POLICE DISPERSE DEMONSTRATORS, [...] (U) The Istanbul police were out force to prevent pro-labor demonstrators from marching to Taksim Square for an unauthorized May Day rally. Union supporters originally intended to defy Istanbul Governor Guler's ban on the march (ref A),yet turned back after clashing with police. Suleyman Cel [...] | 2008-05-01 16:18:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PGOV PHUM TU |
08ISTANBUL241 | ALBANIAN FM REVIEWS BSEC PRIORITIES [...] Albania will serve as organization for Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Chairman in Office from May 1 - October 31. On May 12 at BSEC headquarters in Istanbul, Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha addressed representatives of the BSEC member states, observers and related bodies, desc [...] | 2008-05-14 08:23:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECIN TU |
08ISTANBUL329 | TURKEY:ONE DAY STRIKE PROTESTS INDUSTRIAL [...] (U) The Ship Construction and Repair Workers, Trade Union (Limter-Is) held a one day strike on June 16 to protest 14 recent deaths at Istanbul's Tuzla shipyards. According to press reports, thousands of workers and union supporters reportedly demonstrated against the dangerous work environme [...] | 2008-06-19 11:23:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND EWWT PGOV TU |
08ISTANBUL344 | BSEC EXCUTIVE CALLS U.S. PROJECT AN EXEMPLAR, [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-25 11:42:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN ENIV KPAO PREL SENV TU |
08ISTANBUL354 | OLD AND NEW IDEAS AT THE ISTANBUL BRANCH OF CHP [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a recent meeting, the Istanbul head of Republican People's Party (CHP) Gursel Tekin criticized the Justice and Development Party (AKP),yet provided little substance to back up his comments. Tekin expects the closure case against AKP will result in early elections and the pu [...] | 2008-07-02 04:40:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL TU |
08ISTANBUL370 | FIRST OPEN SESSION OF DINK MURDER TRIAL [...] The sixth session of the trial of the accused murderers of Agos newspaper editor Hrant Dink convened on July 7 and was for the first time open to the public, since the primary murder suspect, Ogun Samast, is no longer a minor. In addition to U.S. Consualte General istnabul observers, members o [...] | 2008-07-09 08:45:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL AM TU |
08ISTANBUL373 | TURKEY,S HOUSING MARKET BRACES FOR 2008 [...] (U) Summary: Attendees in Istanbul at the annual meeting of the Association of Real Estate Investment Companies (GYODER) were pessimistic about the housing market in Turkey. Both external and internal problems have doused the red-hot Istanbul real estate market to a degree where even some opt [...] | 2008-07-11 08:41:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON ENIV PGOV PHUM PREF SOCI |
08ISTANBUL380 | ERGENEKON INDICTMENT FINALLY FILED WITH COURT [...] Summary. Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Aykut Cengiz Engin announced today that his office has submitted the so-called "Ergenekon Indictment" to Istanbul Heavy Penal Court No. 13. He said 86 suspects have been charged, 48 of whom are currently in custody. Engin also announced that 36 of the people [...] | 2008-07-14 16:14:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL TU |
08ISTANBUL381 | BUYUKADA ORPHANAGE: POSITIVE OUTCOME FOR [...] Summary: On July 8 the European Court of Human Rights entered judgment in favor of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and against the Government of Turkey (GOT) in a case concerning the Patriarchate's title to a former orphanage that had been annulled by the Turkish authorities. The GOT claimed that [...] | 2008-07-16 06:36:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM TU AA |
08ISTANBUL394 | IRAQI OFFICIALS MEET IN ISTANBUL TO CREATE [...] Summary. On July 17-19, 26 Iraqi men and women gathered in Istanbul to create a development plan for the City of Samarra, where in 2006 the bombing of the Golden Mosque initiated two years of country-wide sectarian violence. Attendees included the provincial governor, members of the provincial [...] | 2008-07-25 12:47:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL IZ KDEM PGOV TU |
08ISTANBUL395 | BOMBINGS TARGET NONDESCRIPT ISTANBUL NEIGHBORHOOD [...] Two bombs exploded within minutes of each other on the night of July 27 killing at least 17 people and wounding more than 150 (see ref) in the Istanbul residential neighborhood of Gungoren. Gungoren is a lower-middle-class to middle-class neighborhood in Istanbul's western suburbs virtually [...] | 2008-07-28 11:16:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC |
08ISTANBUL397 | POST-MODERN YOUTH MOVEMENT USES NEW MEDIA IN [...] Summary At a time when most Turkish youth are politically disengaged and apathetic (REF A),the Young Civilians (Genc Siviller) are an important indication of emerging social change, helping to organize recent anti-coup rallies in key cities. The five year old organization, with 2000 members i [...] | 2008-07-29 08:47:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC PGOV PREL SCUL TU |
08ISTANBUL40 | TURKEY'S FIRST FEMALE JUDGE ON THE EUROPEAN COURT [...] (U) The Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly appointed Professor Isil Karakas as the new Turkish judge on the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on January 22. With this appointment, Karakas became the first, female Turkish jurist to be given a European appointment. According to the E [...] | 2008-01-25 07:31:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL TU |
08ISTANBUL412 | FINANCIAL MARKETS WELCOME CONSTITUTIONAL COURT [...] Summary. The Constitutional Court decision to fine rather than close the ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) relieved financial markets and reinforced an upward trend that began in early July in anticipation of the announcement. The July 30 court ruling came after an eight-month peri [...] | 2008-08-05 05:30:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PGOV TU |
08ISTANBUL416 | NO EASY WAY OUT FOR MANY ASYLUM SEEKERS IN TURKEY [...] Summary: In meetings with asylum seekers and Istanbul-based refugee officials, we confirmed the GOT does not recognize "political migrants" from non-European countries as "refugees" under the Geneva Convention on Refugee Status. Rather, it assigns them temporary "asylum seeker" status, denyin [...] | 2008-08-06 09:06:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PGOV AA TU PHUM |
08ISTANBUL452 | HONOR KILLINGS MIGRATE TO THE CITY [...] Summary and comment. A recently-released GOT report suggests the traditionally rural practice of honor killings has spread to Western Turkish cities such as Istanbul. The report concludes honor killings increased from 150 in 2002 to 231 in 2007, with 1000 honor killings between 2003 and 200 [...] | 2008-08-21 14:35:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL OSCE TU AA |
08ISTANBUL469 | TURKISH TEXTILES CHANGE COMPETITIVE FOCUS [...] Summary. A strong lira, rising production costs, and increased competition from China continue to needle Turkey's textile and apparel industry. Top textile sector officials have requested an extension of subsidies from the Ministry of the Economy to bolster the sector. In an effort to redefi [...] | 2008-08-28 13:54:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EIND KTEX ECON TU |
08ISTANBUL487 | GULEN MOVEMENT AFFILIATES PLAN TURKISH-ARMENIAN [...] Summary. Gulen-affiliated organizations are planning a multi-cultural event April 2-5, 2009, in Costa Mesa, California, titled "Anatolian Cultures & Food Festival/ Discovering Turkey." The festival will inform the local community about Anatolian Culture and the contributions to it of (among o [...] | 2008-09-10 13:52:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SCUL SOCI TU AM GR |
08ISTANBUL491 | CONTRASTING PIOUS APPROACHES TO WOMEN'S RIGHTS [...] Summary. Analysts and the press often classify the participants in the battle for "Turkey's soul" to fit within one of two groups: the secular elite or the religious middle class. Such oversimplification fails to capture the complex state of play as Turkey transforms from a relatively close [...] | 2008-09-15 11:51:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL OSCE TU |
08ISTANBUL495 | ADDITIONAL ELECTRICITY PRICE HIKES TO HIT MISSION [...] (SBU) The Turkish Electricity Trading Company (TETAS) announced on September 3 that it will raise the electricity sales price between internal electricity sales actors -- notably TETAS and the State Distribution Company (TEDAS)-- by 34 percent in October. This change will not immediately affe [...] | 2008-09-15 15:35:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ABUD AFIN AMGT ECON ENRG TU |
08ISTANBUL53 | CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM ON ECONOMIC REFORM [...] Summary. Consul General met leaders of three key Istanbul-based business groups to discuss the prospects for renewed economic reform in 2008. MUSIAD Secretary General Omer Bolat describes his organization's membership as medium/large-sized, religiously conservative family-owned firms. Ista [...] | 2008-01-31 05:32:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN TU |
08ISTANBUL562 | STIFLING DIALOGUE - WEB SITE BLOCKS REACH 1,187 [...] Summary and Comment: Since November 2007, the Government of Turkey (GOT) has blocked 1,187 Web sites and received 14,503 public complaints. Lawyers and technology reporters argue that the contentious 2007 law regulating Internet content establishes an outdated and unwieldy regulatory framework [...] | 2008-11-07 07:11:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM AA OSCE TU |
08ISTANBUL563 | DUCHESS OF YORK'S SECRET ORHANAGE VISIT PROMPTS [...] Summary and comment: The November 6 airing of a British documentary made by the UK's Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson evoked strong reactions in Turkey due to the undercover manner in which the Duchess obtained the film's footage. Donning a wig and headscarf to disguise herself, Ferguson entere [...] | 2008-11-10 05:26:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL OSCE AA TU |
08ISTANBUL573 | CHIEF RABBI PRAISES GOT, BUT ANTI-SEMITISM A [...] Summary and Comment: During a November 3 farewell call by the Ambassador on Chief Rabbi Isak Haleva and the leadership of the Jewish Community, Haleva expounded on the good relations maintained between the Jewish community and the Government of Turkey (GOT) on national and local levels, but [...] | 2008-11-17 12:20:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM AA TU OSCE |
08ISTANBUL574 | ACTING ARMENIAN PATRIARCH CRITICIZES TREATMENT BY [...] Summary. During a November 3 farewell call by the Ambassador acting Armenian Patriarch, Archbishop Aram Ateysan described Patriarch Mesrob II's failing health and indicated the Patriarch will likely continue in his position until death. Atesyan also outlined the impact of the amended Founda [...] | 2008-11-17 12:24:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM AA TU OSCE |
08ISTANBUL59 | FACTORY EXPLOSION UNDERSCORES DANGER OF UNREGISTERED [...] (U) All newspapers gave front-page billing to a January 31 explosion at an unlicensed factory in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district that killed 23 people and injured more than 100. Around half of those killed were onlookers or passersby. According to Zeytinburnu Mayor Murat Aydin, a fire in an [...] | 2008-02-01 13:10:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ASEC TU |
08ISTANBUL590 | IN ISTANBUL ELECTIONS, AKP SETS ITS SIGHTS ON A CHP STRONGHOLD [...] Summary. Besiktas, one of Istanbul's richest and most secular districts, has long been a stronghold of Turkey's secular Republican People's Party (CHP). In both the 2004 local elections and the 2007 parliamentary elections Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) never got above 2 [...] | 2008-11-24 13:36:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL TU |
08ISTANBUL598 | SAKARYA: WORKING CLASS PROVINCE IN TURKEY'S [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: Sakarya, a working class province about 100 kilometers east of Istanbul, shows some negative impacts from the global financial crisis, despite contrary claims from local leaders. The Consul General visited a sizable Goodyear Tire Factory -- a positive example of U.S [...] | 2008-12-01 15:05:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL TU |
08ISTANBUL620 | ARMENIAN FOUNDATIONS WIN RULING FROM EUROPEAN [...] (SBU) Summary. On December 16 the European Court of Human Rights issued two judgments against Turkey for violating the property rights of two Armenian foundations in cases pertaining to properties they formerly owned. In both cases, the court ruled that Turkey had violated Article 1 of Proto [...] | 2008-12-18 16:42:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL AA OSCE TU |
08ISTANBUL630 | AKP'S ISTANBUL MAYOR TO STAND FOR RE-ELECTION [...] On December 21 Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) will re-nominate Kadir Topbas, the current Mayor of the Greater Istanbul Municipality, for a second five-year term. He is expected to win re-election easily in the upcoming [...] | 2008-12-23 13:40:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | OSCE PGOV PREL TU |
08ISTANBUL83 | Vast Oil and Gas Potential in the Black Sea Asserted by [...] (SBU) The Black Sea holds sizable oil and natural gas resources according to the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) President and Chairman Mehmet Uysal. In a meeting on the margins of the Clean Energy Conference on January 29 with U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary Alan Hegb [...] | 2008-02-14 08:19:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET TU |
08JAKARTA1002 | INDONESIA - GLOBAL LAUNCH OF HARRISON FORD PSAS ON WILDLIFE [...] This message responds to reftel action request on the global launch of three television public service announcements (PSAs) on combating wildlife trafficking featuring actor Harrison Ford. 2. Post has been in discussions with Cinema 21, the largest Indonesian cinema network. Cinema 21 has [...] | 2008-05-21 10:14:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KPAO ID |
08JAKARTA1005 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS -- BREAKTROUGH IN TRAINING [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: In a major breakthrough in fighting trafficking in persons (TIP),senior officials from Indonesia's Manpower Ministry and the Overseas Manpower Protection Agency (OMPA) recently participated in [...] | 2008-05-22 01:41:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ELAB ID |
08JAKARTA1080 | UNSC -- RESOLUTION ON WOMEN AND CONFLICT [...] (U) This is an Action Request--Please see para 5. 2. (U) SUMMARY: On June 3, Mission delivered reftel message regarding the planned UNSCR on sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. The GOI promised to review the matter carefully and asked that the USG provide a copy of the draft [...] | 2008-06-03 09:11:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KWMN UNSC ID |
08JAKARTA1097 | INDONESIA -- CHILD/FORCED LABOR IN THE PRODUCTION [...] (U) This report was coordinated with Consulate General Surabaya and Consulate Medan. 2. (U) SUMMARY: As requested in Ref A, this report documents incidents of exploitation of child labor in the production of goods in Indonesia. We found evidence of such activities in the following indus [...] | 2008-06-05 03:54:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA1102 | SOUTHEAST ASIA REPORTING OFFICERS CONFERENCE, [...] (U) SUMMARY: Embassy Jakarta will host the 2008 Southeast Asia Reporting Officers Conference (SEAROC) from October 8-9. This message reviews conference themes and solicits participation from addressees. Subsequent messages will provide further details re the conference schedule and adminis [...] | 2008-06-05 09:23:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PGOV OTRA XB ID |
08JAKARTA1124 | HARRISON FORD WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING PSAS REACH TENS OF [...] Post has convinced seven television stations with a total estimated viewership of 72 million to run the Harrison Ford public service announcements (PSAs) on wildlife trafficking during June. Six Indonesian television stations with a total viewership of 58 million (public television TVRI, and t [...] | 2008-06-09 23:21:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SENV TPHY TRGY ID |
08JAKARTA1136 | ARREST OF INDONESIAN TIGER TRAFFICKERS HIGHLIGHTS [...] Summary. The recent arrest of four members of a tiger trading ring in North Sumatra underscores the threat facing the endangered Sumatran tiger. Although it was an example of successful cooperation between the police, forestry officials, and a locally active NGO, the arrests highlighted the [...] | 2008-06-11 02:27:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID ECON PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA1141 | FROM EARTH DAY TO WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, CONSULATE MEDAN [...] (U) Summary: On May 24 a total of 421 students, 2 rock bands, 3 cheerleading squads, 4 environmental NGOs and a dozen journalists flocked to Consulate Medan's first-ever Environmental Fair. At the Fair Medan unveiled 10 student-produced panels designed to promote environmental awareness, and [...] | 2008-06-11 07:48:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SENV TPHY TRGY ID |
08JAKARTA1154 | US AND INDONESIA LAUNCH NEXT-GENERATION TSUNAMI DETECTION [...] (U) Summary. On June 10, Indonesian Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) Chairman Said Jenie and Ambassador Hume presided over a ceremony in Jakarta to launch a next-generation U.S. DART tsunami detection buoy. The buoy was part of the Indonesia-U.S. bilateral agreem [...] | 2008-06-12 09:54:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID TPHY ECON PREL ID |
08JAKARTA1164 | DEMARCHE RESPONSE ON GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSIHPS [...] (U) In a meeting on May 16, 2008 with Directorate General of Sea Transportation Director of Sea and Coast Guard Control and Security Djoni Algamar, Deputy Untung (one name only) and Head of Security Affairs Muhklish Tohepaly, they indicated initial interest in the Global Maritime Partnerships ( [...] | 2008-06-13 08:44:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECIN ECON EFIS EWWT ID MARR MCAP |
08JAKARTA1172 | Halal: Keep the Knife Sharp and the Prayers Coming [...] (U) Summary. In a twenty-four hour stopover in Jakarta 10-11 June following participation in an APEC Avian Influenza activity in Bali, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Regulatory and Marketing Programs Chuck Lambert made a courtesy call on senior Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) officials, and met [...] | 2008-06-16 08:05:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR ID |
08JAKARTA1192 | Jakarta B1/B2 Visa Validation Study [...] SUMMARY: The Consular Section of US Embassy Jakarta recently conducted a visa applicant validation study. The study covered B1/B2 visa issuances for the six-month period December 1, 2006, to May 31, 2007, and was based on a telephone survey followed by house visits and queries of the Departmen [...] | 2008-06-18 23:58:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS CMGT KFRD ID |
08JAKARTA1199 | NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT -- INDONESIA READY TO [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified--Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: On June 16, Ambassador Hume and Eddy Pratomo, Director General for Treaties and Legal Affairs at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Relations, discussed the way ahead on the negotiation of a new [...] | 2008-06-19 08:22:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR TBIO AMED ID |
08JAKARTA1243 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: MAY 2008 [...] According to Tri Widayati, Director of Ozone Protection of the State Ministry of Environment (MOE),most operators of industrial-size chilling/air-conditioning units will have replaced those units with new ones that use environmentally friendly Freon, such as hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) 123 [...] | 2008-06-26 01:58:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
08JAKARTA1248 | CHILD LABOR PARTICIPATION IN NORTH SUMATRA,S PRAWN [...] This cable was coordinated with Embassy Jakarta. 2. (SBU) Summary: Child labor is a persistent feature of North Sumatra's prawn industry. While the low level of economic development is one component of the problem, the sharp difference between junior high and senior high school fees - and [...] | 2008-06-26 10:32:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA1290 | BLUE LANTERN RESULTS 05-050016544, 05-988470, 05-990843 [...] Summary. The Indonesian National Defense Forces Headquarters, Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS) confirmed receipt of telecommunication equipment listed in reftel and that they are being used for the purpose stated on the license. We conducted a site visit to Indonesian firm PT Ciptaarta Ha [...] | 2008-07-02 05:09:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KOMC ETTC ECON ID SN |
08JAKARTA13 | EMBASSY JAKARTA PROPOSAL FOR SCIENCE FELLOWS [...] (U) Summary. Embassy Jakarta would like to express its interest in the Embassy Science Fellows Program (ESFP) and request Department assistance in identifying up to two interested candidates focused on marine affairs, preferably from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Embassy [...] | 2008-01-03 08:21:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
08JAKARTA1313 | Indonesia Bans US Poultry [...] FAS/Jakarta received 8 Jul 08 a decree dated 1 Jul 08 from Dr. Tjeppy Soedjana, Director General Livestock Services (DGLS),Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture banning the importation into Indonesia of US poultry. Unofficial translation follows. "DGLS decree No: 01004/KPTS/HK.340/F/07/2008 [...] | 2008-07-08 05:11:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR ID |
08JAKARTA1319 | ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM -- GOI ON REGIONAL DISASTER [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Poloff reviewed reftel proposal on regional disaster preparedness with the Indonesian Foreign Ministry (DEPLU). Mission also reviewed U.S. points with the ASEAN Secretariat. DEPLU officials [...] | 2008-07-09 06:08:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID MARR ASEAN ID |
08JAKARTA1332 | NOAA SCIENCE FELLOW TRAINS INDONESIAN MEDIA [...] Embassy Jakarta's Science Fellow conducted three media training events in Jakarta in late June to early July. Dr. Mary Baker of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration used the events to teach reporters, editors, and managers about coral issues in Indonesia: what is coral, why it [...] | 2008-07-11 04:44:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ID |
08JAKARTA1345 | CHILD LABOR -- LAUNCH OF MAJOR USG-FUNDED PROJECT [...] (U) SUMMARY: The International Labor Organization (ILO) on July 9 officially launched the second five-year phase of its anti-child labor project in Indonesia. The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor/International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor (ILO-IPEC). Both the [...] | 2008-07-14 08:42:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ELAB ID |
08JAKARTA1368 | ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM -- GOI ON DISASTER RELIEF [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: In a discussion with GOI contact, DepPol/C reviewed the U.S. proposal to incorporate the proposed statement on regional disaster relief into the Chair's statement at the upcoming ASEAN Regional [...] | 2008-07-16 09:13:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MASS EAID ARF ASEAN ID |
08JAKARTA1380 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: JUNE 2008 [...] On June 7, Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation released 25 orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) in Bukit Batikap protected forest, Murung Raya Regency, Central Kalimantan. According to BOS, the orangutans were victims of palm oil plantation expansion. BOS Communication Manager Nina Nuraisyah st [...] | 2008-07-17 09:19:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
08JAKARTA1389 | COP9 BASEL CONVENTION ON HAZARDOUS WASTES, JUNE 23-27, 2008 [...] (U) SUMMARY. The ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal was held June 23-27, 2008, in Bali, Indonesia. A major U.S. objective was achieved in the creation of a partnership t [...] | 2008-07-21 05:25:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KGHG SENV KSCA KTIA PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA1408 | SCENESETTER FOR FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: FBI assistance programs are critical for Indonesia's democratic development. Over the past ten years of its democratic transition, Indonesia has worked to establish the laws, institutions, and procedures for sustained go [...] | 2008-07-22 08:26:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KJUS KCOR PTER ID |
08JAKARTA142 | COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN [...] (U) SUMMARY: A large group of Indonesian activists, labor leaders, scholars and students gathered at Pol/C's residence on January 22 to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They watched a short film about Dr. King and the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, and listened to [...] | 2008-01-23 10:24:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KPAO ID |
08JAKARTA1421 | INDONESIA: IMPLEMENTING LANDMARK WASTE MANAGEMENT LAW A [...] (U) Summary. Prior to hosting the Ninth Conference of Parties (COP9) of the Basel Convention on Hazardous Wastes in June 2008, the Government of Indonesia (GOI) passed a landmark Waste Management Law (WML). Previously, a plethora of disparate local government regulations (PERDA) regulated wa [...] | 2008-07-24 03:20:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ENRG ETRD KGHG SENV PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA1425 | NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS WORKSHOP -- INDONESIAN RESPONSE [...] (U) This is an Action Request -- See Para 6. 2. (U) SUMMARY: Mission has conveyed reftel invitation re the upcoming nuclear safeguards workshop to the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU). DEPLU expressed interest in sending Indonesian participants and asked whether USG fund [...] | 2008-07-24 07:15:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM ENRG IAEA KNNP ID |
08JAKARTA1467 | UNGA: INDONESIAN HIGH-LEVEL PARTICIPATION [...] (U) In response to reftel instructions, Mission requested information regarding Indonesian high-level attendance at the 63rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) via diplomatic note on July 8. As of July 31, despite our requests for information as soon as possible, the GOI had made no decis [...] | 2008-08-01 06:18:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OVIP UNGA ID |
08JAKARTA1483 | PRIORITIES OF INDONESIAN MINISTRY OF MARINE AFFAIRS AND [...] (U) Summary: The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries' (DKP) vision is one of environmentally sustainable coastal resource management and economic development. Its highest priority activities include: fisheries management plans for specific areas; capacity building and training on fisher [...] | 2008-08-05 00:07:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID KGHG SENV PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA1492 | SCIENCE FELLOW PROGRAM STRENGTHENS MARINE COOPERATION WITH [...] (U) Summary: The Embassy Science Fellow program has been a valuable asset for Post, providing insight into the priorities of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (DKP),and showing that DKP is open to advice about on how to make its organization more effective. Minister Numberi has c [...] | 2008-08-06 06:08:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID KGHG SENV PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA1503 | AVIAN INFLUENZA - ALLEGED AI OUTBREAK IN NORTH SUMATRA [...] (U) Recent press reports of a human avian influenza (AI) outbreak in North Sumatra appear to be unsubstantiated. The AFP released an article entitled "Bird Flu Outbreak in Indonesia Kills Three" on 6 August 2008. The article claims that three individuals from the Asahan district died, with anot [...] | 2008-08-07 08:14:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR AMGT PGOV ID KLIG |
08JAKARTA1509 | CONSTITUTIONAL COURT: NEW JUSTICE SELECTION PROCESS [...] SUMMARY: (U) The first 5-year term of the nine Constitutional Court justices ends August 15 and three Constitutional Court justices are retiring. Each of the three branches of government is involved in selecting replacements for the Constitutional Court, which is an important player in region [...] | 2008-08-08 06:33:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KJUS KCOR PREL ID |
08JAKARTA1512 | AVIAN INFLUENZA - POSSIBLE OUTBREAK IN NORTH SUMATRA [...] (U) Summary: Avian influenza test results are still unavailable on the samples from the twelve individuals hospitalized in North Sumatra with flu-like symptoms. The health of the hospitalized patients continues to improve. Clinical findings are not consistent with avian influenza. The Indone [...] | 2008-08-08 08:54:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR AMGT PGOV ID KLIG |
08JAKARTA1515 | MARRIOTT BOMBING VICTIMS COMMEMORATE TRAGIC DAY [...] (U) SURVIVORS HOST COMMEMORATION: Survivors of the August 5, 2003 Marriott Hotel bombing in Jakarta commemorated the five-year anniversary on Tuesday, with a prayer led by a Muslim cleric at 12:45 p.m., the moment of the bombing. The attack killed 12 and injured approximately 150, mostly I [...] | 2008-08-08 09:52:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KISL ID |
08JAKARTA1518 | AVIAN INFLUENZA - UPDATE ON ALLEGED AI OUTBREAK IN N [...] (U) The World Health Organization (WHO) reported to the U.S. government that all of the human samples from North Sumatra have tested Negative for H5N1 avian influenza (AI). The director of Kisaran District Hospital reported that all ten of the patients under its care are now healthy. They will [...] | 2008-08-11 07:25:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR AMGT PGOV ID KLIG |
08JAKARTA1527 | VISIT BY NOTED U.S. SCHOLAR PLACES ACCENT ON [...] (U) SUMMARY. Key Indonesian Muslim leaders joined noted U.S. scholar on Islam John Esposito for the August 10 launch of the translated version of his 2008 book, "Who Speaks for Islam?" The discussion focused on how Indonesian Muslims--the largest community of Muslims in the world with roug [...] | 2008-08-12 05:11:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KIRF KISL ID |
08JAKARTA1570 | PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY ADDRESS FOCUSES ON [...] (U) SUMMARY: President Yudhoyono delivered his annual National Day speech on August 15. The speech was given in Parliament and the Ambassador attended. Before the President's speech, the Speaker--an influential figure in his own right--addressed the gathering, underscoring his support for [...] | 2008-08-19 01:32:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON ID |
08JAKARTA1584 | AVIAN INFLUENZA - POST-MORTEM ON ALLEGED AI OUTBREAK IN [...] (U) Summary. Embassy staff from USAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a review and found that the Indonesian response to the suspected avian influenza (AI) outbreak in North Sumatra was mostly good, but still leaves room for improvement. Surveillance and respo [...] | 2008-08-21 02:11:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR AMGT PGOV ID KLIG |
08JAKARTA1586 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: JULY 2008 [...] The Director of Forest and Water Resources Conservation of the State Ministry for National Development Planning (BAPPENAS),Basah Hernowo, announced on July 23 that Indonesia's forest and water conservation programs will cost Rp. 6.5 trillion (USD 726.3 million). Indonesia hopes that most of t [...] | 2008-08-21 05:58:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
08JAKARTA159 | PROMOTING TOLERANCE AMONG INDONESIAN YOUTH [...] (U) SUMMARY: A USG-funded Democracy Small Grant project was launched January 24 near Jakarta. The aim of the project--which provides training to Muslim and Christian students--is to promote tolerance and ethical standards in journalistic writing. One of Indonesia's most respected senior jo [...] | 2008-01-25 06:55:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID SOCI ID |
08JAKARTA1595 | SE ASIA REPORTING OFFICERS CONFERENCE, JAKARTA, [...] (U) This is an Action Request--Please see paras 3-4. 2. (U) Per reftel, Embassy Jakarta will host the 2008 Southeast Asia Reporting Officers Conference (SEAROC),October 8-9. The conference will include policy-oriented panels and tradecraft discussions. We encourage participation by eco [...] | 2008-08-22 09:01:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON OTRA ID XB |
08JAKARTA1617 | RESCUING CHILDREN FROM LABOR [...] (U) This message was coordinated with Consulate Medan. 2. (U) SUMMARY: A half dozen child and labor protection advocates in Medan in western Indonesia recently recounted to Labatt the extreme difficulties they face in saving child workers from unhealthy work conditions. Sometimes when c [...] | 2008-08-26 07:41:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ELAB ID |
08JAKARTA1632 | NBA, EMBASSY JAKARTA REALIZE INDONESIA'S HOOP DREAMS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Using the first-ever visit of a National Basketball Association (NBA) player to Indonesia as a platform, Embassy Jakarta reached Indonesian audiences with a combination of sports diplomacy and commercial advocacy. A gala reception at the Ambassador's residence and a basketball cli [...] | 2008-08-28 05:50:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SCUL ID |
08JAKARTA1669 | EXBS: EXPORT CONTROL CONFERENCE IN CROATIA: [...] (U) SUMMARY: Mission delivered reftel invitation to Indonesian authorities on September 3 and urged Indonesian participation. Indonesia plans to participate in the Ninth International Export Control Conference in Cavtat-Dubrovnik Croatia, October 20-22, 2008. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) Polo [...] | 2008-09-04 08:35:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM ETTC KSTC HR ID |
08JAKARTA1670 | ASEAN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: ASEAN SECGEN [...] (U) SUMMARY: ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan has welcomed the U.S. proposals for ASEAN disaster preparedness and expressed confidence that all elements in the proposed concept paper can be incorporated into the ARF disaster relief exercise that the United States and the Philippines are [...] | 2008-09-04 09:00:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR MASS ASEAN |
08JAKARTA1702 | MEETING LEAHY AMENDMENT REQUIREMENTS IN INDONESIA [...] (SBU) This is an Action Request. Please see para 11. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Post trained close to 2000 members of the Indonesian military and police in 2007 who were subject to Leahy Amendment human rights vetting. Post faces a central problem with current interpretations of the Leahy Amendm [...] | 2008-09-09 07:34:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MARR MASS SNAR ID |
08JAKARTA1706 | Jakarta F1 Visa Validation Study [...] SUMMARY: The Consular Section of US Embassy Jakarta recently conducted a student visa validation study. The study covered F1 visa issuances for the six-month period December 1, 2006, to May 31, 2007, and was based on queries of Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) status wit [...] | 2008-09-10 00:35:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS CMGT KFRD ID |
08JAKARTA1728 | SUCCESS OF INDONESIA'S MCC THRESHOLD PROGRAM [...] Summary: Indonesia's Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Threshold Program is in full-stride, exceeding expectations in both its areas of focus, Control of Corruption and Immunization Rates. Since being awarded the largest MCC Threshold Program in November 2005, the Government of Indonesia [...] | 2008-09-11 08:35:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ID ECON PGOV MCC |
08JAKARTA1733 | INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 11 AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE [...] (U) Summary. On 8 September, the Ministry of Health (MOH) publicly reported two avian influenza (AI) cases, and the World Health Organization (WHO) followed suit. MOH experienced staffing changes including a change in Director General of the Directorate of Disease Control & Environmental Hygien [...] | 2008-09-12 07:04:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR AMGT PGOV ID KLIG |
08JAKARTA1738 | COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES: U.S. PRIORITIES [...] (U) On September 13, Dep/Pol/C discussed U.S. priorities for the upcoming meeting of the Community of Democracies with Cicilia Rusdiharini, Deputy Director for North American Affairs at the Department of Foreign Relations. Dep/Pol/C emphasized that the United States took the CD dialogue seri [...] | 2008-09-12 08:38:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM PHUM UNGA ID |
08JAKARTA1751 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNAIDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-16 06:54:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KHIV UNGA EAID |
08JAKARTA1757 | GOI INVITE TO FOREST ELEVEN (F-11) MINISTERIAL [...] SUMMARY. On September 12 the Foreign Ministry (MFA) called representatives from G-8 Countries and other "partners" together to discuss an upcoming Ministerial Meeting of the Tropical Rainforest Countries (Forest Eleven/F-11) Plus Partners in Jakarta on October 17. 2008. MFA organizers said in [...] | 2008-09-17 03:31:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR |
08JAKARTA1764 | A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL, [...] (U) Summary. The upcoming World Oceans Conference, Coral Triangle Initiative Summit, and possible voyage of NOAA's Okeanos Explorer present unique opportunities to advance our environmental, scientific and diplomatic agendas in Indonesia and beyond. We should shape these events to advance our [...] | 2008-09-17 23:51:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO EAID ECON PREL ID |
08JAKARTA1766 | A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL, [...] (U) Summary. The upcoming World Oceans Conference, Coral Triangle Initiative Summit, and possible voyage of NOAA's Okeanos Explorer present unique opportunities to advance our environmental, scientific and diplomatic agendas in Indonesia and beyond. We should shape these events to advance our [...] | 2008-09-17 23:52:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO EAID ECON PREL ID |
08JAKARTA1773 | HURRICANE IKE -- CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM FM [...] (U) On September 18, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU),provided Mission with a condolence letter from FM Wirajuda to Secretary Rice regarding Hurricane Ike. Please see paragraph 2 for the text of the letter. Mission will transmit the original via pouch. 2. (U) Begin text: Jaka [...] | 2008-09-18 09:17:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OPDC ID |
08JAKARTA1820 | OFFICIAL GOI INVITE TO FOREST ELEVEN MINISTERIAL [...] Post has received the official invitation to the upcoming Ministerial Meeting of the Tropical Rainforest Countries (Forest Eleven/F-11) Plus Partners in Jakarta on October 17, 2008 (reftel). The GOI Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Forest Ministry will co-host a Ministerial Meeting of the [...] | 2008-09-25 09:05:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID KGHG EAGR PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA1847 | DOE Megaports Initiative on the Table, but Has Hurdles to [...] (U) Summary. After over 2 years of limited bilateral talks on the Megaports Initiative, the Department of Energy (DOE) presented anew the Initiative to the Indonesian government and offered a draft agreement to implement the program in Indonesia. DOE's proposal for future cooperation includes [...] | 2008-10-03 03:15:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EWWT KNNP KTIA ID |
08JAKARTA1867 | URGENT NEED TO REVISE TWO VETTING DECISIONS BASED [...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 5. 2. (U) SUMMARY: DRL has rejected two candidates based on mistaken identity. Mission has thoroughly vetted both candidates under Leahy guidelines, checking multiple sources, and we are absolutely certain that the two individuals in question [...] | 2008-10-06 09:26:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR PREL KCRM MARR ID |
08JAKARTA1880 | ENSURING THE SUCCESS OF THE CORAL TRIANGLE INITIATIVE: THE [...] Summary. Indonesia will make or break the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) and Embassy Jakarta is committed to providing the political and public diplomacy support requested in ref A. The reason is simple: President Yudhoyono launched the CTI and Indonesia represents more than 50 percent of t [...] | 2008-10-09 08:39:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KGHG EAID AORC EFIS PREL ID |
08JAKARTA1906 | INDONESIA -- NOMINATION FOR DOL AWARD FOR ELIMINATION OF [...] (U) SUMMARY: Mission Jakarta nominates Seto Mulyadi, a campaigner for child protection, for the USDOL Iqbal Masih Award for Elimination of Child Labor. Details of his leadership in the area of child protection follow. END SUMMARY. THE NOMINEE 2. (U) Nominee: a. Name: Mr. Seto Mulya [...] | 2008-10-14 08:07:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ELAB ID |
08JAKARTA1945 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: AUGUST-SEPTEMBER [...] On July 31, Jakarta's State Minister of Environment Rachmat Witoelar, announced the results of the 2008 Environmental Company Performance Evaluation Award. Out of 514 companies reviewed, 30 percent received the lowest rating, 50 percent the average rating, and only 10 percent received an adeq [...] | 2008-10-21 08:39:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
08JAKARTA1961 | UPDATE - INDONESIA'S ILLEGAL LOGGING CHALLENGE [...] (U) Summary: Despite a number of recent seizures of illegal timber by Indonesian authorities, the challenge in containing Indonesia's illegal logging remains intense. The new Indonesian National Police Chief is expected to bring a renewed focus to his predecessor's campaign against environmen [...] | 2008-10-24 05:25:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID KGHG ECON PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA1973 | ASEAN CENTRE FOR ENERGY PRIORITIES, ASEAN ENERGY ACTION [...] (U) During an October 24 meeting, the Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE),Mr. Nguyen Manh Hung, said the final draft of ASEAN's Energy Action Plan for 2010-2015 will be presented to Senior Officials in March 2009 and will be adopted by ASEAN Ministers in May 2009. He did n [...] | 2008-10-27 07:05:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEAN EAID ENRG KGHG PREL PGOV |
08JAKARTA1977 | INDONESIA - OCTOBER 27 AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE [...] (SBU) Summary. French embassy officials reported that in a series of avian influenza (AI) related meetings, Government of Indonesia (GOI)officials told them that the AI situation in Indonesia is improving and that the sample sharing impasse will likely end soon. U.S. government efforts to cont [...] | 2008-10-27 08:28:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR AMGT PGOV ID KLIG |
08JAKARTA1990 | NEW FINDS HIGHLIGHT INDONESIAN BIODIVERSITY [...] Summary. Recent discoveries underscore the importance of efforts like the Coral Triangle and Heart of Borneo Initiatives (among others) to protect Indonesia and the region's biodiversity. In Sumatra, naturalists have stumbled across a new species of barking deer. Researchers have found a new [...] | 2008-10-28 10:58:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID ECON PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA2010 | INDONESIA SHOULD BE AWARDED MCC COMPACT STATUS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-31 06:09:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON KPAO ID |
08JAKARTA2015 | INDONESIAN SHERPA INFORMATION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-31 08:56:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON KPAO ID |
08JAKARTA2025 | REQUEST FOR TDY SCIENCE ADVISOR AT EMBASSY JAKARTA [...] (U) Summary. Science and Technology (S&T) has emerged as a prominent and positive area of engagement with the government and people of Indonesia. To support continued engagement, Embassy Jakarta requests assistance securing a TDY science advisor starting from January 2009. 2. (U) This is a [...] | 2008-11-03 08:56:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPL ID |
08JAKARTA2044 | INDONESIA -- PRESIDENT'S REMARKS ON THE U.S. ELECTIONS [...] (U) On November 5, Indonesian President Yudhoyono made the following remarks regarding the U.S. elections. The text of his remarks is contained in para two. 2. (U) Begin text: PRESIDENT SUSILO BAMBANG YUDHOYONO'S REMARKS ON THE U.S. ELECTIONS JAKARTA, INDONESIA, NOVEMBER 5, 2008 [...] | 2008-11-05 09:55:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV OVIP ID |
08JAKARTA2068 | GOI EXECUTES BALI BOMBERS; POLICE REPORT SITUATION [...] (U) This message was coordinated with Consulate General Surabaya. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The GOI has executed the three Bali bombers. The police report that the situation is calm, thus far. Mission has sent out a Warden message. Press guidance is attached in para seven. END SUMMARY. 3. [...] | 2008-11-09 03:13:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PTER ASEC CASC ID AS |
08JAKARTA2069 | EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM [...] (U) Summary. Science and Technology (S&T) has emerged as a prominent and positive area of engagement with the government and people of Indonesia. To support this engagement, Embassy Jakarta requests assistance identifying candidates for an Embassy Science Fellows Program (ESFP) position from J [...] | 2008-11-10 02:25:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPL ID |
08JAKARTA2071 | CONSTRUCTIVE VISIT BY PRINCE CHARLES HIGHLIGHTS [...] (U) SUMMARY: In a five-day visit to Indonesia, Prince Charles highlighted the importance of interfaith dialogue, the environment and education. The visit was focused and constructive, and well-received by Indonesians. END SUMMARY. A ROYAL VISIT 2. (U) Prince Charles visited Indonesia [...] | 2008-11-10 06:56:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KISL SENV ID UK |
08JAKARTA2097 | FIRST CONVICTION OF TIGER TRAFFICKER IN NORTH SUMATRA [...] Summary. A trafficker arrested in June 2008 and charged with trafficking two endangered Sumatran tiger cubs was sentenced to 2 years and 10 months in prison and a fine of IDR 1 million ($100) by the district court in Medan on November 4. The case represents the first time that an animal traffi [...] | 2008-11-14 04:29:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID ECON PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA2100 | INDONESIA - NOVEMBER 14 AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE [...] (SBU) Summary. Indonesia's media has alarmed international press with reports of 17 likely hospitalized bird flu cases in Makassar, but health experts are suggesting that these are more likely cases of mild influenza-like illness (ILI) and pneumonia. The Makassar hospital has sent samples to [...] | 2008-11-14 09:17:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR AMGT PGOV ID KLIG |
08JAKARTA2104 | CATHOLIC-MUSLIM FORUM -- KEY INDONESIAN MUSLIM [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Catholic-Muslim Forum held in Rome November 2-4 promoted strong inter-religious relations, the leader of a mass Muslim organization--with over 30 million members--told an audience of religious and civic leaders on November 11. Din Syamsuddin, chair of Muhammadiyah, also spo [...] | 2008-11-14 10:51:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KISL KIRF ID VT TH PP |
08JAKARTA2137 | INDONESIAN SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT SENDS LETTER TO [...] (U) SUMMARY: Agung Laksono, Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament (DPR),has sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The original copy of the letter has been sent to the Speaker's Office in Washington. A scanned copy has been provided to EAP/MTS. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) In the letter, Speak [...] | 2008-11-19 09:35:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM ID |
08JAKARTA2152 | NOAA SHIP AT WORLD OCEAN CONFERENCE: START OF LONG-TERM, [...] Summary. During a November 20 meeting, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Numberi emphasized the importance of creating a long-term research partnership between the United States Government and countries in the region, and proposed a joint marine research arrangement between the CTI cou [...] | 2008-11-21 11:23:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID KGHG SENV PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA2168 | RESULTS OF BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END USE [...] Embassy queried by phone the Office of the Chief of Procurement of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) to inquire about the airdrop equipment in Ref A. Ms. Efi of the Procurement Office stated that the items in Ref A had not been received as of November 4, 2008. 2. Embassy notified Embassy Si [...] | 2008-11-25 07:47:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KOMC ETTC ECON ID |
08JAKARTA2178 | Top Indonesian rock band sends strong message to combat [...] (U) Summary: Top Indonesian rock band Slank and the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission chairman partnered with Embassy Jakarta on November 25 to promote youth participation in the political process, particularly combating corruption. Ambassador Hume hosted nearly 500 guests - largely [...] | 2008-11-28 10:46:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCOR KPAO ECON KJUS ID |
08JAKARTA2181 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: OCTOBER 2008 [...] The Deputy Minister for Research Science and Technology Development officially inaugurated two biodiesel plants in South Sumatra and South Kalimantan on October 27. The combined production capacity of the two plants is 12,000 liters per day. The State Ministry for Research and Technology has [...] | 2008-12-01 04:23:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
08JAKARTA2182 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: OCTOBER 2008 [...] The Deputy Minister for Research Science and Technology Development officially inaugurated two biodiesel plants in South Sumatra and South Kalimantan on October 27. The combined production capacity of the two plants is 12,000 liters per day. The State Ministry for Research and Technology has [...] | 2008-12-01 04:24:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
08JAKARTA2183 | SUMATRA:JAMBI POLICE RESCUE 5 TIP VICTIMS [...] Summary. In a case which demonstrates how local police in remote parts of Indonesia are aware of anti-trafficking efforts, police raided a salon/karaoke parlor in Telanaipura District, Jambi Province in southern Sumatra on November 21, rescuing girls who had been trafficked into prostitution. T [...] | 2008-12-01 04:35:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG KCRM ID |
08JAKARTA2186 | FUNDING THE OKEANOS EXPLORER [...] (U) Summary. We have an extraordinary opportunity to advance our environmental, scientific and diplomatic agendas in Indonesia and beyond but we need $1 million in State funding to make it happen. The Indonesian government has invited NOAA to send the Okeanos Explorer, the world's most advance [...] | 2008-12-01 10:32:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO EAID ECON PREL ID |
08JAKARTA2190 | WINDOW OPEN NOW FOR S&T IN INDONESIA [...] (U) Summary. Post as well as the Government of Indonesia (GOI) have identified science and technology as a priority area for long-term engagement. The GOI is especially keen to conclude a Science and Technology Framework Agreement with the United States as soon as possible in order to facilit [...] | 2008-12-02 06:07:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPL ID TRBY TPHY TBIO |
08JAKARTA2195 | MISSION'S ENGAGEMENT OF INDONESIAN PARLIAMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Mission has successfully stepped up engagement with the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR). Parliamentary exchanges funded by the House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC),USAID, PAS and other sources have been instrumental in encouraging DPR to engage productively w [...] | 2008-12-02 10:55:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM ID |
08JAKARTA2199 | DEMARCHE RESPONSE ON INDONESIA SCHEME FOR PILOTAGE IN THE [...] (U) This message is Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU). Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary. The Foreign Ministry (DEPLU) and Transportation Ministry confirmed that the Indonesian pilotage program in the Strait of Malacca (SOM) is an ongoing voluntary program. The program was not v [...] | 2008-12-04 00:58:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT PHSA PREL ID |
08JAKARTA2205 | INDONESIAN HIGH SEAS DRIFTNET ACTIVITY INFORMATION [...] This message responds to reftel request for information from Indonesia for purposes of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act. 2. Summary. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) has provided specific information on the vessels listed on the Inter-American T [...] | 2008-12-04 10:10:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EFIS ETRD PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA2208 | INDONESIA - DECEMBER 3 AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE [...] (SBU) Summary. Indonesia now has two new confirmed cases of avian influenza. Ministry of Health authorities have reported one of these cases to the World Health Organization (WHO) but has asked WHO to keep this information confidential. The MOH has not made a public announcement of either cas [...] | 2008-12-05 10:17:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR AMGT PGOV ID KLIG |
08JAKARTA2209 | MISSION DELIVERS UNDEF PROPOSAL [...] (SBU) Mission, including Congen Surabaya and Consulate Medan, delivered United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) grant proposals to eligible organizations, per request in reftel. Mission submitted UNDEF grant proposals to nearly 50 pro-democracy groups, human rights NGOs and government bodies, en [...] | 2008-12-05 10:25:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KDEM UNGA ID |
08JAKARTA2211 | INDONESIA OIL AND GAS HIGHLIGHTS - NOVEMBER 2008 [...] Summary. Indonesian crude oil production has increased in 2008 relative to 2007, although it is below government target of 1 million barrels per day. U.S. companies won 4 of 31 new oil and gas exploration contracts. The Indonesian government is trying several methods to boost its balance of p [...] | 2008-12-09 04:10:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ENRG EINV PREL ID |
08JAKARTA2214 | INDONESIANS CONTINUE TO FIND ANCIENT FISH [...] Continuing discoveries of the ancient coelacanth fish in the waters of Sulawesi highlight Indonesia's biodiversity. On November 25, a fisherman in North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, accidentally caught a coelacanth fish (Latimeria menadoensis) near Talise Island, North Minahasa Regency, and [...] | 2008-12-09 10:07:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID ECON PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA2232 | DEATH OF FORMER FM ALI ALATAS: SUGGESTED [...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paras 6-7. 2. (U) SUMMARY: Former Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas died of a heart attack in the early morning of Thursday, December 11, 2008. A seminal figure in the history of Asian diplomacy, Alatas will be buried early on December 12, [...] | 2008-12-11 09:27:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV OVIP ID |
08JAKARTA2234 | KEY ANTI-CORRUPTION OFFICIAL FACING SAO [...] (U) SUMMARY: Mission requires the Department's urgent assistance in securing Security Advisory Opinion (SAO) clearance for two GOI officials who hope to travel to Washington for anti-corruption consultations with the FBI and other USG officials. These officials were specifically invited by t [...] | 2008-12-11 11:40:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CVIS KISL ID |
08JAKARTA2241 | INDONESIA ELECTRICITY AND GEOTHERMAL HIGHLIGHTS - NOVEMBER [...] Summary. Growth of the Indonesian electricity sector has been insufficient to keep up with GDP growth and requires significant additional investment. The government plans for independent power producers to contribute to future growth, but Indonesia must provide additional financial guarantees [...] | 2008-12-12 08:55:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ENRG EINV PREL ID |
08JAKARTA2251 | INDONESIA 2008-2009 INCSR PART II, MONEY LAUNDERING AND [...] The following information was previously relayed via unclassified e-mail with tracked changes from the 2007-2008 INCSR (ref A),as requested by ref B. 2. As noted in ref A, report provided the USD equivalent figures reflecting an exchange rate of IDR 12,000/USD. The rupiah has been extre [...] | 2008-12-15 02:59:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM EFIN KTFN SNAR ID |
08JAKARTA2252 | VOLCANO ACCORD AND REQUEST FOR EXPANDED VOLCANO ASSISTANCE [...] (U) Summary. The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Center for Volcanology and Geologic Hazard Mitigation (CVGHM) held an international symposium in Bandung from November 30 through December 5, 2008 to review progress on volcano hazard science and risk reduction in Asia. Part [...] | 2008-12-15 03:15:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID KGHG SENV PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA2262 | AMENDED LACEY ACT IMPLEMENTATION: INDONESIAN VIEWS [...] Summary. Indonesians are expressing both considerable enthusiasm for as well as some concern about the amended Lacey Act. Many of the concerns are based on misunderstanding how the amended Lacey Act will be implemented and what it requires. The wood industry appreciates the Act's intent to c [...] | 2008-12-15 06:55:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID EAGR KGHG ETRD EINV ID |
08JAKARTA2266 | INDONESIA HOSTS INAUGURAL BALI DEMOCRACY FORUM [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Indonesia hosted the inaugural meeting of the Bali Democracy Forum (BDF),December 10-11. The event was attended by 32 Asian countries, and seven observer countries from Europe and North Ameri [...] | 2008-12-15 10:33:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM XB XD XF |
08JAKARTA2279 | A RARE MOMENT TO ADVANCE U.S. INTERESTS IN [...] This message is Sensitive But Unclassified; please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: 2009 presents a moment of opportunity to advance U.S.-Indonesian relations, with a creative smart power approach. This message describes that opportunity and outlines how we can develop a strong 21st [...] | 2008-12-17 09:28:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM EFIN SENV ID |
08JAKARTA2290 | INDONESIA - DECEMBER 17 AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-19 02:37:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR AMGT PGOV ID KLIG |
08JAKARTA2293 | INDONESIA'S LEGISLATURE PASSES NEW MINING LAW [...] Summary. On December 16, Indonesia's legislature (DPR) passed a new mining law that will promote domestic small and medium sized investments at the expense of large international mining companies. Bowing to opposition from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the DPR agreed that the l [...] | 2008-12-19 06:12:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ENRG EINV PREL ID |
08JAKARTA2302 | INDONESIA SEEKS TO DEVELOP NUCLEAR POWER BUT FEW [...] Indonesia has long-term plans to develop a nuclear power plant and currently operates three experimental reactors. The country is involved in creating the legal, regulatory, and scientific institutional capacity to operate a nuclear power plant, often in cooperation with the U.S. government. I [...] | 2008-12-19 11:06:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO ID |
08JAKARTA2304 | NEW INDONESIAN CIVIL AVIATION LAW PAVES THE WAY FOR EX-IM [...] Summary. The Indonesian parliament passed a new civil aviation law on December 17 that paves the way for Ex-Im bank to provide financing for the sale of billions of dollars worth of Boeing aircraft to Indonesian air carriers. The new law implements the provisions of the Cape Town Convention o [...] | 2008-12-22 00:16:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD EAIR EINV ECON ID |
08JAKARTA2320 | INDONESIAN SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT SENDS LETTER TO [...] (U) SUMMARY: Agung Laksono, Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament (DPR),has sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The letter congratulates the Speaker on the results of the November elections. The letter also thanks the Speaker for the recent launch of a USG information network which will [...] | 2008-12-24 04:19:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM ID |
08JAKARTA238 | OECD ENHANCED ENGAGEMENT WITH INDONESIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-06 06:20:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PREL OECD ETRD ID |
08JAKARTA243 | FINANCIAL SECTOR UPDATE AND IMF BRIEFING [...] (SBU) Summary. The International Monetary Fund Senior Resident Representative in Indonesia briefed donors on the Indonesian economy on January 29. The IMF said that GDP growth for 2008 is on target at 6.1%, lower than the Government of Indonesia's estimate of 6.7%. Reserves are a healthy $56 [...] | 2008-02-06 08:01:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA278 | Indonesian Input for New Required Energy Report [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-11 09:30:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD ID |
08JAKARTA304 | INDONESIA -- TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SOLICITATION FOR G/TIP [...] (U) SUMMARY: A Mission interagency panel evaluated 12 proposals for the Trafficking in Persons solicitation for G/TIP managed by 2008 ESF and INCLE funds. We are pleased to recommend the five projects below in priority order. Mission is forwarding the full proposals to G/TIP via e-mail as w [...] | 2008-02-14 09:11:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB PREL SMIG ID |
08JAKARTA306 | THERE WILL BE NO VALENTINE'S DAY IN BUKITTINGGI [...] (U) This message was coordinated with Consulate Medan. 2. (U) SUMMARY: A controversy has erupted over Valentine's Day in West Sumatra. The Mayor of Bukittinggi--the second-largest city in the province--has banned Valentine's Day celebrations, asserting they are "immoral." The Governor [...] | 2008-02-14 10:55:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KIRF SOCI LOVE ID |
08JAKARTA317 | INDONESIAN WIREC DELEGATION REGISTRATION [...] Further to reftel request, we provided the GOI WIREC delegates with weblink for on-line registration. We also extended for the second time an offer of assistance to facilitate their registration for the conference if they encounter difficulty using the internet. We also provided delegates wit [...] | 2008-02-15 09:47:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ENRG EPET SENV ID |
08JAKARTA360 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: JANUARY 2008 [...] The South Kalimantan Regional Environmental Impact Agency (BAPEDALDA) examined coastal and mangrove forests in South Kalimantan and found that iron ore mining activities have polluted around 70 percent of the coastal area, the agency head announced on January 14. The mining activities have ca [...] | 2008-02-25 01:34:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
08JAKARTA372 | CODEL PRICE WORKS TO STRENGTHEN INDONESIAN [...] (U) This message was coordinated with Consulate Medan. 2. (U) SUMMARY: From February 17-21, CODEL Price visited Indonesia as part of the legislative strengthening program of the House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC). CODEL Price toured Aceh, met with President Yudhoyono, and held [...] | 2008-02-25 09:40:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV OVIP EAID KDEM BM ID |
08JAKARTA38 | INDONESIA - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER - [...] Summary. Indonesia's December inflation came in lower on a year-on-year (YoY) basis as consumer demand eased after the Muslim festive season. Bank Indonesia (BI) cut its interest rate by 25 bps to 8% at its December board meeting after keeping it steady for four months ending in November. In [...] | 2008-01-08 08:50:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA389 | EMBASSY JAKARTA NOMINATIONS - TRAINING SEMINAR ON [...] In response to reftel, Post is pleased to nominate Stanley Harsha, Labor Attache/Deputy Political Counselor, and Ade Budiningsih, FSN Political Assistant, to partipate in the Forced and Child Labor Training Seminar in Bangkok on March 27-28, 2008. 2. Participants' profiles: NAME: St [...] | 2008-02-27 04:48:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ELAB OTRA PHUM |
08JAKARTA397 | INDONESIA 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. 2. (U) The Government of Indonesia (GOI) has achieved major accomplishments in maintaining macroeconomic stability and restructuring of the financial sect [...] | 2008-02-28 05:39:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EAID PREL PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA407 | US-ASEAN SUPPORT PROGRAM LAUNCHED [...] (SBU) ASEAN has been waiting with anticipation for a renewed commitment from the U.S., Secretary General (SG) Surin Pitsuwan stated in a February 25 courtesy call by DAS Marciel and representatives of the USAID Asia Regional Mission. The team met with the SG to present and formally launch ADVA [...] | 2008-02-29 02:24:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PHUM PREL PGOV KDEM ID BM |
08JAKARTA424 | ASEAN REACHES OUT TO INDONESIAN BUSINESS LEADERS [...] Summary. Sundram Pushpanathan, Principal Director of the ASEAN Secretariat's Bureau for Economic Integration and Finance, presented SIPDIS ASEAN's plan for economic integration by 2015 at an Indonesian business forum. According to Pushpanathan, the ASEAN foreign ministers have expressed str [...] | 2008-03-03 02:14:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PHUM PREL PGOV KDEM ID BM |
08JAKARTA435 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON [...] Summary. Indonesian Air Force (IAF) officer Colonel Robert confirmed that IAF ordered the antiskid generator test set detailed in reftel from CV Langgeng Mandiri Jati (Langgeng. He said that the IAF received the item on October 29, 2007 and that it has been used to check the function of the F- [...] | 2008-03-03 09:45:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KOMC ETTC ECON ID |
08JAKARTA436 | BLUE LANTERN POST SHIPMENT END USE CHECK ON LICENSE [...] Air Vice Marshal Sunaryo of the Indonesian Air Force (IAF) office of Material Maintenance and Supply Command told us on February 4, 2008 that IAF received the air data amplifier for its C130 aircraft detailed in reftel and confirmed that the spare parts are used for the purpose stated on the l [...] | 2008-03-03 09:45:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KOMC ETTC ECON ID SN |
08JAKARTA443 | U.S. ENVOY TO THE OIC -- NOTIFYING INDONESIA [...] (U) Per reftel request, Mission has notified the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) via diplomatic note that the President has appointed Sada Cumber as the U.S. Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Mission has also provided DEPLU with a copy of Sad [...] | 2008-03-04 09:08:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OIC KISL ID |
08JAKARTA446 | U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL -- SEEKING SUPPORT ON [...] (U) Poloff reviewed reftel points with Salman Al Farisi, Director General in the Directorate of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU),on February 29. Poloff--noting the importance of the issue of climate change--urged Indonesia to reach [...] | 2008-03-04 10:14:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL IO ID MV |
08JAKARTA452 | BURMA -- USG-SPONSORED CIVIL SOCIETY CONFERENCE IN [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: An intensive USG-sponsored conference on "The Role of ASEAN Civil Society in Supporting Human Rights and Democracy in Burma" will take place in Jakarta March 6-7. Over 20 regional experts will [...] | 2008-03-05 10:07:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID BM ID |
08JAKARTA474 | OIC -- PASSING S/E CUMBER'S CONTACT INFORMATION [...] (U) SUMMARY: Indonesian officials look forward to meeting U.S. Special Envoy Sada Cumber on the margins of the upcoming OIC Summit in Dakar. Indonesia is an active OIC member and participates in a number of OIC-led initiatives. END SUMMARY 2. (U) GOI -- HAPPY TO MEET S/E CUMBER: Poloff [...] | 2008-03-10 07:41:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KISL OIC ID |
08JAKARTA484 | BEIRUT CONFERENCE -- URGING INDONESIAN ATTENDANCE [...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Trini Gunarti, Deputy Director for North American Affairs at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU),on March 10. Poloff stressed that--as a Muslim-majority democracy and contributor to UNIFIL--Indonesia should show support for Lebanon by attending [...] | 2008-03-11 03:29:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PINS ID LE |
08JAKARTA504 | INDONESIA -- HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT ROLLOUT [...] (U) On March 12, Mission publicly disseminated the 2007 Country Report on Human Rights Practices chapter on Indonesia. Mission's Public Diplomacy Section posted the full text of the Indonesia chapter on Mission's web-site (www.usembassyjakarta.org),as well as a story about Secretary Rice's [...] | 2008-03-12 09:14:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA515 | INDONESIA - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS JANUARY - [...] Summary. Indonesia's inflation in February came as expected at 7.4% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, after an unexpectedly large jump in January. Bank Indonesia (BI) has maintained its reference interest rate at 8% for the past four months. Indonesia's economy grew at 6.3% in 2007, the fastest [...] | 2008-03-13 08:49:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA522 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: RESULT POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON [...] Summary. The Indonesian Air Force confirmed receipt of spare parts listed in reftel and that they are being used for the purpose stated on the license. We conducted a site visit to Indonesian firm PT Wira Kreasi Persada (Wira) and it appears to be a reliable recipient of United States Munitio [...] | 2008-03-14 07:06:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KOMC ETTC ECON ID |
08JAKARTA536 | INDONESIA -- REACTION TO THE 2007 HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Indonesian media has reacted in straightforward fashion to the 2007 Country Report on Human Rights Practices. Government officials and activists expressed general agreement with the Indonesia chapter of the report, commenting that while Indonesia has made progress, it still [...] | 2008-03-17 06:41:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM ID |
08JAKARTA543 | USG, GOI SIGN AGREEMENT FOR REGIONAL VOLCANO OBSERVATORY [...] (U) Summary. On March 14, Ambassador Hume and the Head of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources' (MOE) Geological Agency, Bambang Dwiyanto, signed an agreement to establish a regional volcano observatory in North Sulawesi. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will implement the agreement in [...] | 2008-03-17 09:12:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID TPHY ECON PREL ID |
08JAKARTA548 | ENVIRONMENTAL OUTREACH WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC [...] (U) Summary: Embassy Jakarta co-hosted a reception on March 14 with National Geographic (NG) and Indonesian television network ANTV at the Ambassador's residence. More than 200 guests from the media, government, civil society, and the private sector attended. The event, titled "Celebrate Indo [...] | 2008-03-17 10:38:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ID |
08JAKARTA566 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: FEBRUARY 2008 [...] Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) praised Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on the January 30 Congressional Record for his engagement on forestry and orangutan protection. President Yudhoyono highlighted the link between orangutan protection, forest conservation, and the reduction of gre [...] | 2008-03-19 00:36:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
08JAKARTA58 | NEW ASEAN SEC GEN INSTATED; U.S. COOPERATION ABSENT FROM [...] (U) Dr. Surin Pitsuwan replaced outgoing Secretary General Ong Keng Yong as leader of the ASEAN Secretariat in an official ceremony on January 7 in Jakarta. Dr. Surin pledged to continue to advance ASEAN's goals of creating a single market, narrowing the development gap, and promoting a peacef [...] | 2008-01-11 00:30:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PHUM PREL PGOV KDEM ID BM |
08JAKARTA582 | INDONESIAN PARTICIPATION IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION [...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: Mission believes that Indonesian participation in the upcoming Higher Education Summit for Global Development is vital. We welcome this initiative and request that the USG invite four Indonesian educators to the event. In addition, we request further input regarding the [...] | 2008-03-19 10:20:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EAID OEXC ID |
08JAKARTA598 | INDONESIA'S ADAM AIR GROUNDED FOR SAFETY REASONS [...] (U) Summary. The Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA) revoked Adam Air's operational specification effective March 19, 2008, grounding the airline's entire fleet. On March 10, 2008 Adam Air flight 292 skidded off the runway on the Indonesian island of Batam with 177 passengers on bo [...] | 2008-03-25 09:26:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON CASC ETRD PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA624 | INDONESIA PARTICIPANT LIST - BULK CASH SMUGGLING WORKSHOP [...] Below please find details of Embassy Jakarta's nominees for the South East Asia Regional Bulk Cash Smuggling Workshop to be held in Semarang, Indonesia on April 21-24, 2008, jointly funded with Australia. If you require additional information on the nominee's educational or work history, their [...] | 2008-03-28 05:01:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ECON PREL EFIN ID |
08JAKARTA626 | SPECIAL ENVOY FOR MANPADS -- INDONESIAN HAS [...] (U) We conveyed to Indonesian counterparts on March 25 reftel announcement of the appointment of the Special Envoy for MANPADS Threat Reduction. We noted that the creation of this position underscored the importance that the United States attached to the effective control of such weapons. It [...] | 2008-03-28 10:18:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM PTER MASS ID |
08JAKARTA649 | RESULT BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON LICENSE 050064977, 050060383, [...] We contacted Indonesian Air Force CN-235 Procurement Division Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Eddy Supriono on March 25, 2008 to verify transaction numbers 050064977, 050060383, and 050053797. The Indonesian Air Force (IAF) does not have direct contact with U.S. based Fatair Inc. According to Supri [...] | 2008-04-01 09:16:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KOMC ETTC ECON ID |
08JAKARTA650 | INDONESIA DEMANDS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL [...] (U) This message was coordinated with Consulate General Surabaya and Consulate Medan. 2. (U) SUMMARY: It's spring (at least in the U.S.) and with opening day now upon us, Indonesia is currently abuzz about a plan to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to Jakarta. The team--the Jakart [...] | 2008-04-01 10:06:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV RBI ERA ID |
08JAKARTA664 | THOMAS FRIEDMAN EXPLORES PRIVATE SECTOR ROLE IN [...] (U) Summary: On a visit to Indonesia in late March to conduct research for his upcoming book, author Thomas Friedman traveled to North Sumatra to look at efforts to protect the environment (reftel). Accompanied by the Ambassador, USAID officers, NGO representatives and the owner of a local en [...] | 2008-04-03 00:40:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV KGHG ECON PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA674 | C-D18-00223: MEDAN -- DEMONSTRATORS VANDALIZE [...] (U) In Indonesia's first violent reaction against the anti-Islamic film "Fitna," 50 students from a North Sumatra Islamic students' organization vandalized the Dutch consulate in Medan on April 2. Police failed to react quickly enough to control the students, who broke down the consulate gate [...] | 2008-04-03 10:08:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ASEC ID NL |
08JAKARTA678 | TENSIONS IN WEST TIMOR [...] (U) This message was coordinated with Consulate General Surabaya and is Sensitive but Unclassified. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Thousands of former refugees all but brought the West Timor border city of Atambua to a halt by occupying government offices on April 1. The protesters--who are demandi [...] | 2008-04-04 02:40:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINS ID TT |
08JAKARTA693 | INDONESIA - A PARTNER IN HIGHER EDUCATION [...] (U) SUMMARY: Indonesia is a strong potential partner in achieving the Secretary's goal to expand both the role and impact of U.S. and foreign higher education partnerships in worldwide social and economic development. Indonesia has made great progress politically and socially in the last 10 [...] | 2008-04-07 09:54:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EAID OEXC ID |
08JAKARTA719 | C-D18-00223: INDONESIA BLOCKS YOUTUBE, MYSPACE, [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect the business sensitive information in paras 4-5. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The GOI beginning April 8 ordered internet service providers in Indonesia to block YouTube, MySpace, and a handful of other websites containing the anti-Is [...] | 2008-04-09 10:17:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KPAO ECPS EINT ID |
08JAKARTA722 | OECD DEPUTY SECGEN VISITS INDONESIA [...] Summary. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)'s Deputy Secretary General Mari Amano visited Indonesia on April 3-4. Outreach efforts to Indonesia have been very positively received by the Government of Indonesia (GOI). A series of outreach visits in 2008 have also [...] | 2008-04-09 10:50:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PREL OECD ETRD ID |
08JAKARTA736 | INDONESIA TO ATTEND APEC TELECOM AND INFORMATION [...] The Government of Indonesia will send a delegation to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) seventh ministerial meeting on Telecommunications and Information Policy (TELMIN 7) scheduled for April 3 to 25, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. Minister of Communications and Information Mohamm [...] | 2008-04-10 09:55:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | APECO ECPS PINR ECON ID |
08JAKARTA742 | NONPROLIFERATION -- URGING INDONESIAN SUPPORT FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-11 09:17:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER UNSC KNNP ID |
08JAKARTA76 | PROMOTING RELIGIOUS TOLERATION AT A KEY ISLAMIC [...] (U) This message is Sensitive But Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Poloff underscored the importance of religious freedom and highlighted the positive role played by Muslims in the United States during a talk at a major Islamic school in West Jakarta. Pesantren [...] | 2008-01-14 11:49:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KPAO KISL ID |
08JAKARTA760 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH 2008 [...] The UN issued the first saleable "certificates of emissions reduction" (CERs) on March 14 to Indonesia's publicly listed cement maker, PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk, for its alternative fuel projects. PT Indocement registered two projects that reduce emissions through alternative fuels s [...] | 2008-04-16 04:18:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
08JAKARTA793 | TRILATERAL BIOTERRORIISM WORKSHOP: JAKARTA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-21 08:16:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER TBIO MY AU JP ID |
08JAKARTA795 | TIMOR-LESTE -- INDONESIA ARRESTS THREE FOR ATTACK [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Indonesian authorities arrested three fugitive Timor-Leste soldiers in connection with the February 11 attack on Timor-Leste President Ramos-Horta and PM Gusmao. Ramos-Horta also clarified his earlier comments and explained that he was not accusing the Indonesian Government of [...] | 2008-04-21 09:49:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ID TT |
08JAKARTA805 | OLYMPIC TORCH PROTESTED IN JAKARTA [...] (SBU) Summary. The Olympic torch passed through Jakarta April 22, guarded by 3,000 police, observed by 1,000 spectators and protested by 200 human rights activists. One Dutch human rights activist was arrested along with nine hired thugs. End Summary. 2. (SBU) In a closed ceremony held [...] | 2008-04-22 10:09:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM KISL ID PHUM |
08JAKARTA807 | EARTH DAY -- EMBASSY JAKARTA "GOES GREEN" [...] (U) Over 80 Indonesian children celebrated Earth Day at the Embassy with Ambassador Hume on April 19. Valerina Daniel, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment's Goodwill Ambassador, helped Ambassador Hume and the children put final touches on an environmental mural, one of seven murals displaye [...] | 2008-04-22 11:00:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SENV TPHY TRGY ID |
08JAKARTA812 | Indonesian Participants for NNSA Nuclear Infrastructure [...] Foreign Ministry participant: Carolina Tinangon, Head of Nuclear Affairs Section of Directorate of International Security and Disarmament. 2. State Ministry of Research and Technology participant: Carunia Mulya Firdausy, Deputy Minister of Research and Technology for Social Dynamics. 3. [...] | 2008-04-23 05:51:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG IAEA TRGY KNNP ID |
08JAKARTA839 | NPT PREPCOM MEETING: U.S.-PROPOSED PAPERS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-25 09:58:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL IAEA NPT ID |
08JAKARTA871 | INDONESIA TO RAISE FUEL PRICES TO SOOTH MARKETS [...] (SBU) Summary: President Yudhoyono is set to approve a 25% fuel price increase at a Cabinet meeting next Monday, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The Government of Indonesia (GOI) wants to demonstrate its commitment to fiscal sustainability in light of high oil prices, a rising subs [...] | 2008-04-30 11:17:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID |
08JAKARTA887 | JOINT WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON NUCLEAR EXPORT CONTROLS [...] (U) SUMMARY: In opening remarks to a USG-sponsored training workshop on nuclear export controls, Pol/C underscored the importance of effective export controls in halting the proliferation of goods and technology that could be used to develop Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The April 28-3 [...] | 2008-05-05 07:45:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETTC ENRG KNNP ID |
08JAKARTA895 | ACTIVISTS FOR DEMOCRACY OUTREACH [...] Mission contacted human rights groups to inquire about dissidents from un-free nations who may be living in exile or seeking asylum in Indonesia, per reftels. Human rights contacts confirmed that there are no such dissidents living in exile or seeking asylum in Indonesia. 2. Mission will [...] | 2008-05-06 08:34:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL ID WW |
08JAKARTA90 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2007 [...] Three Jakarta junior high school students won a video news competition on November 22 with a five-minute documentary on a mangrove forest in Pulau Rambut, Kepulauan Seribu Regency. The short film focused on the forest as a wildlife habitat and protector against coastal erosion. The competiti [...] | 2008-01-16 05:55:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
08JAKARTA929 | IRAN -- GOI TO SUBMIT 60-DAY REPORT ON UNSCR 1803 [...] (U) On May 12, Poloff reviewed reftel points regarding UNSCR 1803 (in reference to Iran and its nuclear program) and the 60-Day Report with Andy Rachmianto, Deputy Director for International Security and Disarmament at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU). Poloff noted that the United St [...] | 2008-05-12 07:46:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP UNSC IR ID |
08JAKARTA933 | FRENCH UNSC RESOLUTION ON BURMA -- INDONESIAN [...] (U) On May 12, Poloff reviewed reftel points re a draft French-proposed UNSC resolution on humanitarian assistance to Burma with Fikri Cassidy, Deputy Director for International Security and Disarmament at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU). Cassidy said DEPLU had received no communica [...] | 2008-05-12 09:03:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNSC BM ID |