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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
Effective from January 1983
The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign
Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)
Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
Effective from May 1983
Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Effective from August 1983
The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)
Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
Effective from March 1983
The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
Effective from October 1997
Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)
The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc
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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)
Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
Effective from April 1984
Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)
Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:
* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).
Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
Effective from July 2001
Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
Effective from August 1989
Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
Effective from August 2001
Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOM: Chief of Mission
Effective from March 2004
Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
Effective from August 2001
Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCRM: Criminal Activity
Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
Effective from May 1991
Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
Effective from December 2007
Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
Effective from August 1986
Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
Effective from May 2007
Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
Effective from September 2006
Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
Effective from June 2000
Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
Effective from August 2006
Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)
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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
Effective from January 1999
Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)
Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.
(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
Effective from August 2004
Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
Effective From October 1999
Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Effective from April 1984
Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
Effective from February 1984
Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
Effective from May 2000
Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
Effective from November 1984
Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Effective from August 1996
Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
Effective from March 1993
Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)
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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
Effective from February 1983
Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
Effective from October 1997
Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)
Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
Effective from July 2004
Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
Effective from June 1984
Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
Effective from September 2008
Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
Effective from November 1995
Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
Effective from June 1995
Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
Effective from January 1983
Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
EXCHANGE OPERATIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
Effective from January 1983
Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
Effective from October 1999
Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
Effective from January 1983
Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Effective from January 1983
Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
Effective from January 1983
A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)
The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
Effective from January 1983
Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
Effective from January 1985
The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)
People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
Effective from January 1983
The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)
All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
Effective from March 1995
The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)
The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
SECRET
SECRET//NOFORN
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
By year:
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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
Effective from January 1983
The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign
Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)
Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
Effective from May 1983
Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Effective from August 1983
The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)
Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
Effective from March 1983
The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
Effective from October 1997
Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)
The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc
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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)
Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
Effective from April 1984
Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)
Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:
* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).
Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
Effective from July 2001
Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
Effective from August 1989
Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
Effective from August 2001
Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOM: Chief of Mission
Effective from March 2004
Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
Effective from August 2001
Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCRM: Criminal Activity
Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
Effective from May 1991
Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
Effective from December 2007
Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
Effective from August 1986
Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
Effective from May 2007
Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
Effective from September 2006
Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
Effective from June 2000
Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
Effective from August 2006
Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)
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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
Effective from January 1999
Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)
Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.
(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
Effective from August 2004
Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
Effective From October 1999
Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Effective from April 1984
Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
Effective from February 1984
Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
Effective from May 2000
Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
Effective from November 1984
Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Effective from August 1996
Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
Effective from March 1993
Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)
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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
Effective from February 1983
Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
Effective from October 1997
Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)
Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
Effective from July 2004
Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
Effective from June 1984
Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
Effective from September 2008
Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
Effective from November 1995
Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
Effective from June 1995
Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
Effective from January 1983
Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
EXCHANGE OPERATIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
Effective from January 1983
Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
Effective from October 1999
Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
Effective from January 1983
Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Effective from January 1983
Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
Effective from January 1983
A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)
The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
Effective from January 1983
Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
Effective from January 1985
The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)
People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
Effective from January 1983
The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)
All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
Effective from March 1995
The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)
The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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GC GCC GCCC GE GEF GEORGE GERARD GESKE GF GG GH GI GIPNC GIWI GJ GKGIC GL GLOBAL GM GN GO GOG GOI GON GOVPOI GPGOV GPI GPOI GPOV GR GRQ GS GT GTIP GTMO GTREFTEL GU GUAM GUANTANAMO GUIDANCE GUILLERMO GUTIERREZ GV GWI GY GZ GZIS HA HARRIET HARRY HAWZ HCOPIL HDP HE HEAVEN HEBRON HELGERSON HERCEGOVINA HG HHS HI HIGHLIGHTS HIJAZI HILARY HILLARY HILLEN HIPC HIV HIZ HK HKSX HL HLSX HN HNCHR HO HOA HOSTAGES HPKO HR HRC HRCS HRICTY HRIGHTS HRKSTC HSI HSTC HSWG HT HTCG HTSC HU HUD HUM HUMAN HUMANITARIAN HUMANR HUMANRIGHTS HUMOR HUMRIT HUNRC HURI HURRICANE HYDE HYLAND HYMPSK HZ IA IACHR IACI IACO IACW IADB IAEA IAES IAHRC IAIE IAII IASA IATTC IAZ IBB IBD IBET IBPCA IBRB IBRD IC ICAC ICAO ICC ICCAT ICCROM ICES ICJ ICRC ICRS ICSCA ICTR ICTY ID IDA IDB IDLI IDLO IDP IDR IE IEA IEAB IEF IF IFAD IFC IFIN IFM IFO IFR IFRC IG IGAD IGF IHO IICA IINS IIP IK IL ILAB ILC ILEA ILO IMC IMET IMF IMMIGRATION IMO IMSO IMTS IN INAUGURATION INCB IND INDO INF INFLUENZA INL INMARSAT INNP INPFC INR INRA INRB INRD INRO INRPAZ INS INSC INT INTEL INTELLECTUAL INTELSAT INTERNAL INTERPOL INV INVI IO IOC IOM IP IPET IPGRI IPK IPPC IPR IPROP IQ IQNV IR IRAN IRAQ IRAQI IRAQI FREEDOM IRC IRCE IRDB IRE IRL IRLE IRM IRMO IRNB IRPE IRS IS ISA ISAAC ISAF ISCA ISCON ISLAMISTS ISLE ISN ISNV ISO ISPA ISPL ISRAEL ISRAEL RELATIONS ISRAELI ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS ISSUES ISTC IT ITA ITALIAN ITALY ITECIP ITEIND ITELTN ITER ITF ITIA ITRA ITRD ITU IUCN IV IVIANNA IWC IWI IX IZ IZAORC JA JAM JAMES JAPAN JAT JAWAD JCIC JE JEFFERY JEFFREY JHR JI JIMENEZ JIMENEZ CHILDREN JK JKUS JM JN JO JOHNNIE JOSE NEY MILA ESPINOSA JOSE RAMOS HORTA JOSEPH BIDEN JP JS JSRP JUAN JUS JY KA KACP KACT [+] KACW KADM KAID KALM KALR KANSOU KAPO KARIM WADE KATRINA KAUST KAWC [+] KAWK KAWL KAWS KAWX KAYLA KBCT KBDS KBEM KBIO KBNC KBTC KBTR KBTS KBWG KCCP KCEM KCERS KCFC KCFE [+] KCGC KCHG KCIP [+] KCIS KCM KCMA KCMR KCOG KCOM [+] KCOR [+] KCPS KCRCM KCRI KCRIM KCRM [+] KCRN KCRO KCROM KCROR KCRP KCRS KCRT KCSA KCSI KCSY KCUL KCUM KCVM KCWI KDCM KDDEM KDDG KDE KDEM [+] KDEN KDET KDEV KDGOV KDGR KDHS KDM KDMR KDP KDRG [+] KDRL KDTB KDUM KE KEAI KEBG KECF KEDEM KEDM KEDU KEIM KEM KEMPI KEMR KEMS KEN KENV KERF KERG KESO KESP KESS KEVIN KFAM KFCE KFE KFEM KFGM KFIN KFIU KFLD KFLO KFLU KFOR KFPC KFRD [+] KFRP KFSC KFTFN KFTN KG KGCC KGCN KGHA KGHG [+] KGIC [+] KGICKS KGIT KGIV KGKG KGLB KGOR KGOV KH KHDP KHGH KHIB KHIV [+] KHJUS KHLS [+] KHMN KHOURY KHPD KHSA KHSL KHUM KI KIBL KICA KICC KICCPUR KICR KICT KID KIDE KIF KIFR KIIC KIIP KIL KILS KIMMITT KIMT KIND KINF KINL KINP KINR KINT KIPR [+] KIPT KIRC KIRF [+] KIRL KIRP KIS KISC KISK KISL [+] KISM KISR KITA KIVP KIVR KJAN KJRE KJU KJUS [+] KJUST KJWC KK KKIV KKNP KKOR KKPO KLAB KLAP KLBO KLEG KLFLO KLFU KLHS KLIG KLIP KLPM KLSO KLTN KM KMAC KMAR KMCA [+] KMCC KMCR KMDR [+] KMEPI KMFO KMGT KMIG KMNP KMOC KMPF KMPI KMPIO KMPL KMPP KMPT KMRD KMRS KMSG KMVP KMWN KN KNAO KNAP KNAR KNDP KNEI KNEP KNET KNMP KNN KNNA KNNB KNNC KNNF KNNO KNNP [+] KNNR KNOP KNP KNPP KNPPIS KNPR KNPT KNRG KNRV KNSD KNUC KNUP KO KOC KOCI KOCM KOEM KOGL KOLY [+] KOM KOMC KOMCCO KOMCSG KOMH KOMO KOMS KOR KOSOVO KOUYATE KPA KPAD KPAI KPAK KPAL [+] KPALAOIS KPAM KPAO [+] KPAS KPBT KPDD KPEM KPEO KPER KPET KPIN [+] KPIR KPKO [+] KPKP KPLS KPMI KPMO KPO KPOA KPOKO KPOL KPOP KPOV KPOW KPPAO KPPD KPRD KPRM KPRO KPROG KPRP KPRV KPSC KPTD KPTS KPWG KPWR [+] KQ KQM KQRDQ KR KRAD [+] KRAL KRCIM KRCM KRCS KRD KRDP KREC KREF KREL KRF KRFD KRFR KRG KRGY KRIC KRIF KRIM KRKO KRM KRMS KRV KRVC KS KSA KSAC KSAF KSCA [+] KSCI KSCS KSCT KSEAO KSEC KSEI KSEO KSEP KSI KSIA KSKN KSLG KSMT KSOC KSOCI KSPA KSPR [+] KSRE KSTC KSTCC KSTCPL KSTH KSTS KSTT KSUM [+] KSUP KT KTAO KTBD KTBT KTCRE KTDB KTDD KTDM KTER KTEX KTFIN KTFM KTFN [+] KTFR KTFS KTIA [+] KTIP [+] KTLA KTNBT KTNF KTPN KTRD KTRF KTSC KTSD KTTB KTTC KTTP KU KUAE KUIR KUM KUNA KUNC KUNH KUNP KUNR [+] KUS KUWAIT KV KVBL KVIP KVIR KVIS KVPR KVRC KVRP KW KWAC KWAK KWAWC KWBC KWBG [+] KWBW KWCI KWCR KWGB KWHG KWIC KWIM KWIR KWKN KWM KWMJN KWMM KWMN [+] KWN KWNM KWNN KWOMN KWPA KWPB KWPG KWPR KWRC KWRF KWRG KWUN KWWT KWWW KX KY KZ LA LAB LABOR LANSANA LANTERN LARREA LARS LAS LAURA LAVIN LAW LB LBAR LBY LE LEAGUE LEB LEBIK LEGAT LEGATT LEIS LEON LEVINE LEW LG LGAT LH LI LIB LICC LIMA LINE LK LMS LN LO LOG LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR [+] MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS [+] MATT MB MBM MC MCA MCAP [+] MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCONNELL MCCP MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIL MILI MILITANTS MILITARY MILLENNIUM MINURSO MINUSTAH MITCHELL MJ MK ML MLS MMAR MMED MN MNLF MNNC MNNUC MNU MNUC [+] MNUCH MNUCWA MNUM MNUN MNUR MNUS MNVC MO MOHAMAD MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS [+] MORG MOROCCO MORS MOS MOTO MOTT MP MPOL MPOS MPP MPS MQADHAFI MR MRCRE MRRR MRS MRSEC MS MSG MSIG MT MTAA MTAG MTCAE MTCR MTCRA MTCRE MTRCE MTRE MTRRE MTS MU MUC MUCN MUKASEY MULLEN MUNC MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NAFTA NAM NAMSA NANCY NAR NARC NARCOTICS NARR NAS NASA NAT NATEU NATGAS NATIONAL NATO NATOAFGHAN NATOBALKANS NATOIRAQ NATOOPS NATOPOLICY NATSIOS NAVO NB NBTS NBU NC NCCC NCD NCT NCTC NDI NDP NE NEA NEC NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICOLE NIH NIPP NK NKWG NL NLD NLIAEA NLO NMFS NMNUC NMUC NNPT NO NOAA NOI NOK NON NONE NORAD NOTAG NOVO NP NPA NPG NPT NR NRC NRG NRR NRRC NS NSC NSF NSFO NSG NSSP NT NTDB NTSB NTTC NU NUC NUIN NV NW NZ NZUS OA OAO OARC OAS OASC OASCC OASS OAU OBAMA OBS OBSP OCBD OCEA OCED OCHA OCII OCRA OCS OCSE ODAG ODC ODIP [+] ODPC OECD OECS OECV OES OESC OEXC [+] OEXP OF OFDA OFDC OFDP [+] OFDPQIS OFFICIALS OFPD OFSO OGAC OGIV OHCHR OHI OHIP OI OIC OICCO OIE OIF OIG OIIP [+] OIL OIM OLY OLYAIR OLYMPICS OM OMB OMIG OMS ON ONA OPAD OPBAT OPC OPCD OPCR OPCW OPDAT OPDC [+] OPDP OPEC OPET OPIC OPID OPOC OPPC OPRC [+] OPREC OPREP OPS OPSC OPVIP ORA ORC ORCA ORECD ORED OREG OREP [+] ORGANIZED ORP ORTA ORUE OSAC OSCE OSCI [+] OSD OSEC OSHA OSIC OSTA OSTRA OTA OTAR OTP OTR OTRA [+] OTRABL OTRAO OTRAZ OTRC OTRD OUALI OVIP [+] OVP OXEC OXEM OZ PA PAARM PAC PACE PAGE PAGR PAHO PAIGH PAK PAL PALESTINIAN PAMQ PAN PANAM PAO PAR PARALYMPIC PARCA PAREL PARK PARLIAMENT PARM [+] PARMS PARN PARP PARR PARTIES PARTM PARTY PAS PASS PATTY PAUM PB PBGT PBIO PBK PBOV PBPTS PBS PBT PBTS [+] PCI PCON PCOR PCRM PCUL PD PDA PDD PDEM PDIP PDOV PDRG PE PEACE PEACEKEEPINGFORCES PEDRO PEL PELOSI PEMEX PENA PENV PEPFAR PEPR PER PEREZ PERL PERM PERSONS PET PETER PETERS PETR PETRAEUS PETROL PF PFIN PFLP PFOR PFOV PG PGGOC PGIC PGIV PGKV PGO PGOC PGOF PGOG PGON PGOR PGOT PGOV [+] PGOVE PGOVQL PGPV PGREL PGREV PGV PH PHALANAGE PHARM PHAS PHEM PHIM PHM PHSA [+] PHU PHUH PHUM [+] PHUMHUPPS PHUN PHUS PHYTRP PI PIA PICES PIF PIN PINB PIND PINER PINF PING PINL PINO PINR [+] PINS [+] PINT PINV PIR PIRF PIRN PJUS PK PKAO PKBL PKFK PKISL PKK PKMN PKNP PKO PKPA PKPAL PKPO PKPRP PKST PL PLAB PLAN PLEC PLN PLO PLUM PM PMAR PMAT PMDL PMIG PMIL PMIN PMR PMUC PN PNAT PNET PNG PNIR PNNL PNR PNRG PNS PNUC PNUK PNUM PO PODC POG POGV POINS POL POLG POLI POLICY POLINT POLITICAL POLITICS POLM POLMIL POLS POLUN POREL PORG POSTS POTUS POUS POV POWELL PP PPA PPAO PPD PPEF PPEL PPKO PPOL PQL PQM PRC PRE PREC PRED PREF [+] PREG PREJ PREK PREL [+] PRELEVU PRELM PRELPLS PRELTBIOBA PREM PREO PREP PRER PRES PRESIDENT PRESL PREV PREZ PRF PRFE PRFL PRGO PRGOV PRIL PRL PRLE PRM PRO PROB PROCESS PROG PROL PROLIFERATION PROP [+] PROPERTY PROTECTION PROTESTS PROV PROVE PRT PRTER PRWL PS PSA PSCE PSEC PSEPC PSHA PSI PSNR PSO PSOC PSOCI PSOE PT PTBS PTE PTEL PTEP PTER [+] PTGOV PTIA PTR PTRD PU PUAS PUBLIC PUNE PUNR PUOS PV PVIP PVOV PVPR PVTS PWBG PWMN PY QA QADRI QEL QI QIZ QM QT QU QUAN QUOC RA RAED RAID RAS RATIFICATION RBI RCA RCMP RE REA REACTION REALTIONS RECIN REF REFORM REFPAN REFUGEE REFUGEES REGION REGIONAL REID REIN REINEMEYER REL RELAM RELATIONS RELFREE RELIGIOUS REMON RENAMO RENE PREVAL REO REPORT REUBEN RF RFE RFIN RFREEDOM RGOV RGY RHUM RI RICE RICHARD RIGHTS RIGHTSPOLMIL RIMC RIVERA RL RLA RM RMA RO ROK ROME ROSS ROW ROY RP RPEL RPTS RQ RR RRB RREL RS RSO RSOX RSP RSZ RTT RU RUEHZO RV RW RWANDA SA SAAD SAARC SACU SADC SAFE SAIR SAIS SAMA SAN SANC SANR SAO SARB SARGSIAN SARS SASC SASEC SB SBA SC SCA SCCC SCE SCENESETTER SCHUL SCI SCIENCE SCNV SCOI SCOL SCOM SCPR SCRM SCRS SCRSERD SCUL [+] SCVL SD SE SEC SECDEF SECI SECRET SECRETARY SECSTATE SECTOR SECURITY SEMAAN GABY EID SEN SENC SENG SENS SENU SENV [+] SENVQGR SENVSPL SENVSXE SEP SERBIA SERZH SETTLEMENTS SEVN SEXP SF SFNV SG SGNV SGWI SH SHANNON SHI SHUM SI SIMS SIPDI SIPDIS SIPR SIPRNET SIPRS SIUK SK SKCA SKEP SKI SKSAF SL SLM SLOVAK SM SMAR SMI SMIG [+] SMIL SMIT SMITH SMRT SN SNA SNAP SNAR [+] SNUC SO SOC SOCI [+] SOCIA SOCIETY SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOPN SORT SOSI SOVIET SOWGC SP SPAS SPC SPCE SPCVIS SPECI SPECIALIST SPILL SPP SPSTATE SR SREF SRIT SRS SRYI SSA SSH ST STAG START STATE STC STEINBERG STET STP STR SU SUCCESSION SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SV SW SWHO SWMN SX SXG SY SYAI SYMBOL SYR SYRIA SYSI SYTH SZ TA TAGS TALAL TAUSCHER TAX TB TBI TBID TBIO [+] TBIOZK TBKIO TBO TC TCOR TCSENV TD TDA TE TECH TECHNOLOGY TER TERAA TERFIN TERR TERROR TERRORISM TF TFIN TG TGRY TH THANH THE THERESE THIRDTERM THKSJA THOMAS THPY TI TIA TIBO TIFA TINT TIO TIP TITI TIUZ TJ TK TL TM TN TNDG TNGD TO TOPEC TORRIJOS TOURISM TP TPHY [+] TPKO TPP TPSA TPSL TR TRAD TRADE TRAFFICKING TRBIO TRBY TRD TREAS TREASURY TREATY TREL TRG TRGV TRGY [+] TRIO TRSY TRT TRV TRY TRYG TRYS TS TSA TSLP TSPA [+] TSPL TSRL TSRY TSY TT TTFN TU TURKEY TV TVBIO TW TWRO TX TY TZ TZBY UA UAE UAID UAM UB UDEM UE UEU UG UGA UK UKR UKRAINE UM UMIK UN UNA UNAF UNAIDS UNAMA UNAMSIL UNAORC UNAUS UNBRO UNC UNCC UNCDF UNCDN UNCHC UNCHR UNCHS UNCITRAL UNCND UNCOPUOS UNCRED UNCRIME UNCSD UNCSW UNCTAD UNDC UNDEF UNDOF UNDP UNECE UNEF UNEP UNESCO UNFA UNFC UNFCYP UNFF UNFICYP UNFIYCP UNFPA UNGA UNGAPL UNGO UNHCR UNHRC UNICEF UNIDCP UNIDO UNIDROIT UNIFEM UNIFIL UNION UNKIK UNM UNMEE UNMIC UNMIK UNMIKI UNMIKV UNMIL UNMIN UNMOVIC UNO UNODC UNOMIG UNOPS UNP UNPAR UNPUOS UNRCCA UNRCR UNREST UNRWA UNSC UNSCAPU UNSCD UNSCE UNSCER UNSCR UNSCS UNSD UNSE UNTAC UNTERR UNTZ UNUS UNVIE UNYI UP UPU UPUO UR US USAID USAU USCC USCG USDA USDELFESTTWO USEU USG USGS USMS USNC USOAS USOP USPS USPTO USSC USTA USTDA USTR USTRD USTRIT USTRPS USTRUWR USUN UUNR UV UX UY UZ VA VANG VAT VC VE VELS VEN VENZ VETTING VI VINICIO VIP VIS VISIT VM VN VO VOA VT VTEG VTFR VTIS VTPREL VTTBIO VTWCAR VXY VY VZ WA WAEMU WAKI WAR WB WBEG WBG WCAR WCI WCL WCO WE WEBG WEBZ WEET WEF WEOG WET WEU WFA WFP WFPAORC WFPO WGC WGG WHA WHITMER WHO WHTI WI WILCOX WIPO WIR WJRO WM WMD WMDT WMN WMO WOMEN WPO WRTO WS WSIS WTO WTRD WTRO WTRQ WW WWARD WWBG WWT WZ XA XAAF XB XC XD XE XF XFNEA XG XH XI XJ XK XL XLUM XM XO XP XQ XR XS XT XTAG XU XV XW XX XXX XY XZ YE YEH YI YL YM YMCS YS YU YURIY ZA ZANU ZB ZC ZCTU ZEALAND ZF ZFR ZH ZI ZIM ZJ ZK ZKGM ZL ZM ZN ZO ZP ZR ZS ZT ZU ZW ZXA
AA AADP AALC ABER ABLD [+] ABLDG ABLG ABMC ABT ABUD AC ACABQ ACAO ACCOUNT ACDA ACEC ACKM ACOA ACOTA ACS ACTION ADANA ADB ADCO ADCP ADEL ADEP ADIP ADM ADMIRAL ADPM ADRC AE AEC AECL AEGR AEIR AEM AEMED AEMR [+] AER AESC AF AFARI AFDB AFDIN AFFAIRS AFGHANISTAN AFIN [+] AFL AFLU AFOR AFR AFSA AFSI AFSN AFU AFZAL AG AGAO AGENDA AGENGA AGIT AGMT AGOA AGR AGS AGUIRRE AI AIAG AID AIDAC AIDS AIEA AIHRC AIN AINF AINFCY AINR AINT AISG AIT AJ AK AL AL-1 ALAB ALBE ALEXANDER ALI ALJAZEERA ALL ALNEA ALOW ALOWAR AM AMAT AMB AMCHAMS AMCT AME AMED AMEDI AMEMR AMER AMERICAS AMEX AMG AMGE AMGMT AMGT [+] AMIA AMLB AMPR AMT AMTC AMTG AN ANARCHISTS ANC AND ANET ANTITERRORISM AO AOCR AODE AOIC AOMS AOPR AORC [+] AORD AOREC AORG AORL AOWC AP APCS APDC APEC APECO APER [+] APR APRC APRM AQ AR ARAB ARABBL ARABL ARABLEAGUE ARAS ARC ARCH ARENA AREP ARF ARG ARM ARMITAGE ARMS AROC ARR ARRMZY ARSO AS ASA ASAC ASC ASCC ASCE ASCEC ASCH ASE ASEAN ASEC [+] ASECARP ASECE ASECM ASECSI ASECVE ASED ASEDC ASEG ASEK ASES ASEX ASFC ASIC ASIG ASIR ASJA ASO ASOC ASPA ASR ASSEMBLY ASSK ASUP AT ATFN ATPDEA ATRA ATRD ATRN AU AU-1 AUC AUNR AUSGR AUSTRALIAGROUP AV AVERY AVIAN AVIANFLU AVIATION AW AX AY AZ AZE B. BA BAGHDAD BAIO BAKOYANNIS BALKANS BAPOL BARACK BASHAR BATA BB BBG BBSR BC BCW BCXP BD BE BEAN BEN BERARDUCCI BESP BEXB BEXP [+] BEXPC BEXPPLM BEXT BF BFIF BFIN BFIO BG BGD BGMT BH BHUM BI BIC BIH BILAT BIMSTEC BINR BIO BIOS BIOTECH BIOTECHNOLOGY BIT BITO BK BL BLR BLUE BLUNT BM BMENA BMGT BMOT BN BNUC BO BOIKO BOL BOND BOQ BORDER BOSNIA BOU BOUCHAIB KAKA BOUTERSE BP BPIS BPTS BR BRIAN BRPA BRUSSELS BS BSSR BT BTA BTC BTIO [+] BTIU BTRA BTT BU BUD BULGARIA BURMA BUSH BV BW BWC BX BXEP BY BZ CA CAC CACM CACS CAFTA CAIO CAJC CAMBODIA CAN CAPC CARC CARE CARIB CARICOM CARSON CAS CASA CASC [+] CASCC CASCR CASE CASTILLO CAVO CB CBC CBD CBE CBG CBIS CBM CBSA CBTH CBW CCSR CCY CD CDB CDC CDCC CDCE CDG CDI CE CEA CEC CEDAW CEN CENTCOM CENTRIC CEUDA CF CFE CFED CFG CFIS CFSP CG CGEN CGOPRC CH CHAD CHALLENGE CHAO CHELIDZE CHENEY CHERTOFF CHG CHIEF CHN CHR CHRISTIAN CHRISTOF CHRISTOPHER CI CIA CIAT CIC CICTE CIDA CIO CIP CIS CITEL CITES CITIBANK CITT CIVAIR CIVS CJ CJAN [+] CJUS CK CKGR CKOR CL CLEARANCE CLINTON CLMT CLO CLOK CM CMAE CMFT CMGT [+] CMP CMT CN CNAR CNARC CNC CNO CO CODEL COE COL COLIN COLLECTIVE COLOMBO COM COMESA COMMERCE CON CONAWAY CONDOLEEZZA CONDOLEEZZA RICE CONEAZ CONG CONGO CONGRINT CONS CONSULAR CONTROL CONTROLS CORRUPTION COSI COUNTER COUNTER TERRORISM COUNTERTERRORISM COUNTRY COUNTRYCLEARANCE CP CPA CPAS CPC CPCTC CPPT CPUOS CQ CR CRIM CRIME CRIMES CRM CROATIA CROS CRS CRUZ CS CSCE CSEP CSIS CSW CT CTBT CTER CTERR CTM CTR CTRYCLR CU CUCO CUIS CUL CV CVIA CVIC CVIS [+] CVISU CVPR CVR CW CWC CWCM CWG CX CY CYP CYPRUSARMS CZ DA DAC DAFR DAN DANFUNG DANIEL DAO DARFR DARFUR DAVID DAVID LEE HOWES DAVID WELCH DAVID WILLIAM RAY DB DC DCDG DCG DCHA DCI DCM DCOM DCRM DE DEA DEAX DEFENSE DEFENSEREFORM DELTAVIOLENCE DEM DEMARCHE DEMOCRATIC DENNIS DEOC DEPT DEPT FOR DS COMMAND CENTER DESI DHA DHLAKAMA DHLS DHRF DHS DHSX DIEZ DIPLOMACY DISENGAGEMENT DJ DK DKEM DMIN DMINE DO DOC DOD DOE DOJ DOMC DOMESTIC DOMESTICPOLITICS DONALD RUMSFELD DOT DPAO DPKO DPM DPOL DPRK DR DRC DRIP DRL DS DSR DSS DTFN DTRA DTRO DU DVC DY EAC EAD EADI EADM EAG EAGER EAGR [+] EAI EAIC EAID [+] EAIDB EAIDCIN EAIDEGZ EAIDMG EAIDNI EAIF EAIG EAIO EAIR [+] EAIS EAIT EAOD EAP EAPC EAR EARI EASS EATO EAUD EAVI EB EBEXP EBRD EBUD EC ECA ECCP ECCT ECE ECIN ECIP ECLAC ECN ECOIN ECOM ECON [+] ECONCS ECONEGE ECONOMIC ECONOMICS ECONOMY ECONOMY AND FINANCE ECOR ECOS ECOSOC ECOWAS ECPC ECPN ECPO ECPS [+] ECPSN ECRM ECTRD ECUN ED EDA EDEV EDRC EDU EDUC EE EEB EEC EENG EENV EEOC EET EETC EFI EFIC EFIM EFIN [+] EFIS [+] EFLU EFN EFND EFNI EFQ EFTA EG EGAD EGAR EGEN EGHG EGOV EGOVSY EH EI EIAD EIAID EIAR EIB EICN EID EIDE EIDN EIFN EIN EIND [+] EINDIR EINF EING EINN EINO EINR EINT [+] EINV [+] EINZ EIPR EIQ EISL EISNLN EITC EITI EIVN EK EL ELA ELAB [+] ELAD ELAINE ELAM ELAN ELAP ELB ELBA ELBR ELEC ELECTIONS ELF ELIN ELN ELND ELNT ELTD ELTM ELTN [+] ELTRN EMAIL EMED EMI EMIN [+] EMN EMS EMW EN END ENDURING ENEG ENER ENERG ENERGY ENFR ENG ENGR ENGRD ENGRG ENGY ENIV ENLT ENNP ENR ENRC ENRG 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| 08SANJOSE861 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MONTREAL CONVENTION AND COSTA [...] (U) Econoffs met with officials of the Direccion General Aviacion Civil (DGAC) on October 28 to urge the GOCR to ratify the Montreal Convention (reftel). DGAC officials, led by DG Jorge Fernandez Chacon, affirmed the GOCR's commitment to the principles of the Convention and their interest in [...] | 2008-10-31 22:04:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | CS EAIR ECON ICAO |
| 08SANJOSE881 | COSTA RICA INCSR REPORT 2008-2009 PART I, DRUGS AND [...] (U) The text of Costa Rica's 2008-2009 INCSR Part I is below. Costa Rica I. Summary Costa Rica continues to be an increasingly important transit point for narcotics destined for the United States and Europe. Drug seizures for 2008, though not as high as 2007, remain high during the third ye [...] | 2008-11-12 22:07:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR CS |
| 08SANJOSE884 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPLEMENTING UNSC RESOLUTIONS [...] For the record, on October 17, we delivered reftel demarche to the MFA's Carlos Cordero, Department of Disarmament, Terrorism and Organized Crime, and to Foreign Policy Coordinator Randolf Coto, thanking the GOCR for joining in consensus. No substantive response was received. CIANCHETTE [...] | 2008-11-13 14:30:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP IR MNUC PARM CS |
| 08SANJOSE885 | COSTA RICA SUPPORTS US CANDIDACY FOR [...] On November 7, we delivered reftel demarche via diplomatic note to Lilian Rodriguez in the MFA's Office of Candidacies. No substantive response was received at that time. 2. However, on November 12, we received Dip Note DGPE/P111-C/221-11-08, dated November 7, which announced Costa Rica [...] | 2008-11-13 15:06:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC OAS KWMN PGOV PREL XK XL XM XS CS |
| 08SANJOSE886 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNAIDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [...] For the record, we delivered reftel demarche via diplomatic note to Lilian Rodriguez in the MFA's Office of Candidacies on September 19. No substantive response was received. CIANCHETTE [...] | 2008-11-13 15:06:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | KHIV UNGA EAID CS |
| 08SANJOSE900 | COSTA RICAN ROADS SUFFER NEGLECT, NOW A FOCUS [...] SUMMARY: After nearly two decades of neglect, Costa Rica's roads and transportation infrastructure in general are about to receive significant investment courtesy of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The IDB approved a USD 850 million line of credit to rehabilitate roads, railways, [...] | 2008-11-18 21:25:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ELTN EFIN PGOV ETRD ECON CS |
| 08SANJOSE911 | COSTA RICA: TIP WATCH LIST INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] The 2008 TIP Tier Two Watchlist downgrade succeeded as a wake-up call for the GOCR's anti-TIP National Coalition (officially the National Coalition against Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons),headed by Vice Minister of Public Security and Governance Ana Duran. The GOCR made sign [...] | 2008-11-21 21:39:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG CS |
| 08SANJOSE920 | COSTA RICA WILL SUPPORT U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-25 16:35:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PARM PREL UNGA CS |
| 08SANJOSE928 | COLD FRONT AFFECTING CARIBBEAN COAST OF COSTA RICA AND [...] As result of flood damage caused by the interaction of a high and low pressure systems on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica from November 22-26, 2008, the Chief of Mission has determined that the disaster is of sufficient magnitude to warrant US Government assistance. The damage has exceeded [...] | 2008-11-26 22:21:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID AEMR ASEC PHUM KFLO CS |
| 08SANJOSE930 | COSTA RICA INCSR REPORT 2008-2009 PART II, MONEY LAUNDERING [...] (U) The text of Costa Rica's 2008-2009 INCSR Part II is below. POC at Post is Robert Andrew. Costa Rica Although Costa Rica is not a major regional financial center, it remains vulnerable to money laundering and other financial crimes. Narcotics trafficking (mainly cocaine) continues to [...] | 2008-11-26 23:19:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM KTFN CS |
| 08SANJOSE999 | SFRC STAFFDEL MEACHAM-WHITESEL RESEARCH FOOD SECURITY [...] SFRC staffers Carl Meacham and Aaron Whitesel visited Costa Rica December 7-9 and Guatemala December 9-13 to conduct research on food security issues. They compared and contrasted the experiences of two countries with far different food security issues. The findings will help inform and shap [...] | 2008-12-23 22:10:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR CR OREP PREL PGOV ENRG AFIN |
| 08SANSALVADOR1007 | DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-26 20:35:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM KNNP MNUC PREL IR GM ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1008 | GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (U) Post received August 15 a diplomatic note from the GOES soliciting our support for El Salvador's candidacy to the Commission on the Legal and Social Condition of Women for the 2010 ) 2014 term in the election that will take plac [...] | 2008-08-26 20:36:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV UN ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1029 | EL SALVADOR: PRISON REFORM AND GANG INTELLIGENCE [...] (U) Summary: El Salvador hosted the first Regional "Gangs in Prison" Conference in San Salvador, August 18-20. The conference, which drew attendees from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, established a dialogue on management of prison gangs in Central America. Following the conference, Ne [...] | 2008-08-28 21:34:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KCRM PGOV PREL |
| 08SANSALVADOR1074 | EL SALVADOR: ILEA JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING READOUT [...] (U) Summary: Embassy San Salvador convened a quarterly meeting of the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Joint Committee on August 29, 2008. Highlights of the meeting included unveiling of an ambitious 2009 ILEA training syllabus, as well as an update on the construction of the new [...] | 2008-09-11 17:39:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KCRM PGOV PREL |
| 08SANSALVADOR1077 | GOES CONFIRMS FM ARGUETA WILL ATTEND WOMEN [...] (U) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Foreign Minister Marisol Argueta de Barillas will attend the Women Leaders' Working Group on the margins of the 2008 UN General Assembly on September 25 at 8:00 AM. 2. Post provides the following information requested by reftels: Tit [...] | 2008-09-16 22:09:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | UN PGOV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1080 | GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY OF ELIZABETH [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (U) Post received a diplomatic note from the GOES dated August 27 soliciting our support for the candidacy of jurist Ana Elizabeth Villalta Vizcarra to the Inter-American Juridical Committee of the OAS, whose election will take pla [...] | 2008-09-17 15:05:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1089 | EMBASSY SAN SALVADOR CONVENES MERIDA INITIATIVE [...] (U) The DCM convened the first mission-wide Merida Initiative Working Group meeting on September 17. The group includes senior-level representatives from the FBI, DOJ, DEA, DHS/ICE, USAID, MILGROUP, ILEA San Salvador, RSO, and PA, as well as the INL Country Director and the INL Regional Gang [...] | 2008-09-18 23:20:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KCRM PGOV PREL |
| 08SANSALVADOR1095 | AMBASSADOR DELIVERS NATIONAL DAY MESSAGE TO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-19 22:27:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OPDC ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1112 | EL SALVADOR ECONOMIC UPDATE [...] According to the economic cabinet's mid-year report to the President, El Salvador's first quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at 4.2%, but the annual growth projection has been cut to 4%. Through June, the annual inflation rate reached a record 12-year high of 9.6%. During the first half [...] | 2008-09-23 19:47:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1142 | EL SALVADOR SUPPORTS SIDIBE TO LEAD UNAIDS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-29 14:34:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PREL TBIO WHO ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1154 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran National Civilian Police (PNC) personnel slated to participate in the "Personal and Facility Security Course" at ILEA San Salvador, No [...] | 2008-10-02 17:23:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR1164 | SPEAKER REQUEST: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-06 22:40:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KPAO OEXC OIIP PGOV |
| 08SANSALVADOR1170 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AMBASSADOR STEPHEN G. [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-08 20:51:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OTRA GT ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR12 | Salvadoran Legislative Assembly Authorizes Tenth Contingent [...] (U) Summary: Based on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1790, the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly voted to extend authorization for Salvadoran troops to remain in Iraq. The authorization was extended until June 2009 in an attempt to keep the Iraq deployment from coming up for reauthori [...] | 2008-01-04 22:26:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PINS PREL ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1210 | GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY TO [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (U) Post received a diplomatic note from the GOES dated October 13 soliciting our support for the candidacy of Mr. Juan Ramon Menjivar to Assessment Committee of Financial Planning and Evaluation of the Pan-American Institute of Ge [...] | 2008-10-22 17:20:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL OARC ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1215 | 2008 WHA CONFERENCE PROVIDES ENTRY LEVEL [...] Summary: Embassy San Salvador hosted the 2008 WHA Entry Level Professionals Conference from October 8-10. Speakers led discussions on creative approaches toward diplomacy, the importance of focusing on democratic governments and free trade despite vocal opposition in the region, and the future [...] | 2008-10-24 17:47:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1228 | EL SALVADOR EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES ISSUING SHORT-TERM [...] Because of international financial problems and domestic political uncertainty, the Government of El Salvador (GOES) has been having trouble issuing short-term debt, known as "Letes," which in turn is causing difficulties in complying with its financial obligations. Both banks and foreign inve [...] | 2008-10-28 21:57:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON ETRD EINV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1233 | GOES NOTIFIED OF US CANDIDACY FOR CIM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-29 22:12:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV AORC ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1240 | EL SALVADOR: CREDIT UNIONS AND WORKERS BANKS READY TO FACE [...] SUMMARY. The Federation of Workers Credit Unions and Workers Banks (Fedecredito),which represents 48 credit unions and 7 workers banks, describes itself as well-prepared for the current international financial crisis and for domestic instability. They plan to increase their 35% reserves requ [...] | 2008-10-30 19:07:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON ETRD EINV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1254 | EL SALVADOR: MCC FY09 SCORECARD DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-04 19:44:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON ETRD KMCA MCC PGOV PREL ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1264 | GOES CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA [...] The Government of El Salvador circulated a press release November 6 regarding President Elias Antonio "Tony" Saca's call to the Obama campaign. Saca congratulated the campaign and instructed Salvadoran Foreign Minister Marisol Argueta to coordinate a call with the President-elect. 2. Text [...] | 2008-11-10 14:40:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1297 | CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM PRESIDENT SACA TO [...] Post received the following congratulatory letter from President Elias Antonio "Tony" Saca to President-Elect Obama. Original scanned and sent to WHA/CEN. 2. Text follows. San Salvador, November 5, 2008 Mr. President-Elect: I have the honor to address Your Excellency on the occasi [...] | 2008-11-18 22:28:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1305 | OAS RELEASES ELECTORAL REFORM PLAN TOO LATE [...] (U) Summary: The Organization for American States (OAS) released a technical plan to implement electoral reforms prior to the January and March 2009 elections; however, the plan is likely too late for real reform. End summary. 2. (U) The Organization for American States (OAS) released a te [...] | 2008-11-21 22:47:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1335 | EL SALVADOR: MERIDA WORKING GROUP IMPLEMENTATION [...] Shortly after receiving the draft Merida Initiative Letter of Agreement (LOA) from INL Washington, the San Salvador Merida Working Group convened December 3 to formalize an implementation strategy and to identify the next steps necessary for realizing Merida Initiative objectives. The DCM-cha [...] | 2008-12-04 16:04:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ES KCRM PGOV PREL |
| 08SANSALVADOR1338 | DEMARCHE REQUEST: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED LACEY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-05 16:54:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1368 | EL SALVADOR ELECTION UPDATE: DECEMBER 12 [...] Summary: This message is an update regarding the Salvadoran municipal and legislative elections scheduled for January 18, and the presidential elections scheduled for March 15. This report includes additional information on the test of the electoral results reporting system, results of two lat [...] | 2008-12-15 18:04:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KPLS KDEM ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1372 | EL SALVADOR: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] El Salvador Country report on terrorism submitted in compliance with reftel. 2. Begin text. In 2008 the government of El Salvador cooperated closely with the United States on counterterrorism efforts, and took active steps to protect U.S. interests and citizens from terrorist attacks. [...] | 2008-12-16 23:03:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ES PTER |
| 08SANSALVADOR1395 | GOES COUNTERPROPOSAL FOR EXTENSION OF CSL COMALAPA [...] (U) This is an action request; see paragraph 2 below. 2. (U) Post received December 17 the following counterproposal regarding the extension of the agreement governing use of the Cooperative Security Location at Comalapa via diplomatic note (see paragraph 5). This counterproposal is the Sa [...] | 2008-12-19 22:29:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR MOPS SNAR ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1396 | HHS LETTER ON US WHO CANDIDACY DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-19 22:29:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PREL TBIO WHO ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR1400 | DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-22 22:21:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KNNO EFIN PARM IR ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR239 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT OF THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-27 19:49:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PREL MASS MOPS |
| 08SANSALVADOR240 | EL SALVADOR DEMARCHE DELIVERED: OSLO PROCESS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-27 20:21:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES PGOV NATO UN |
| 08SANSALVADOR247 | SCENESETTER: VISIT OF CODEL COSTELLO [...] Embassy San Salvador welcomes you and your delegation to El Salvador. El Salvador is one of our strongest allies in the Western Hemisphere, and is a bedrock of economic and political stability in the region. Your visits to the Aeroman aircraft maintenance facility will highlight an expanding [...] | 2008-02-28 22:18:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAIR MARR PREL ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR248 | EL SALVADOR: CUBA DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-28 22:38:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL CU ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR249 | EL SALVADOR: 2008 SPECIAL 301 INPUT [...] SUMMARY. El Salvador continues to move forward on implementing its IPR commitments under CAFTA-DR, including data exclusivity regulations. The Government of El Salvador likewise continues to conduct successful enforcement actions against both distributors and producers of pirated material. Po [...] | 2008-02-29 12:43:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD KIPR ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR253 | VISIT TO COFFEE FARM REVEALS CHILD LABOR [...] (U) Summary: On January 11, LabOff and three USAID Officers visited Los Cedros, a Salvadoran coffee plantation located 20 minutes outside San Salvador. The plantation has been certified for compliance with Rainforest Alliance's labor and environmental standards. While working conditions for [...] | 2008-02-29 22:00:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES PGOV ELAB |
| 08SANSALVADOR256 | EL SALVADOR: DEMARCHE ON POSSIBLE UNSC ACTION ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-03 17:14:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ES SO UNSC UN PBTS KCRM IMO PREL |
| 08SANSALVADOR264 | DEMARCHE ON USG PRIORITIES FOR UNCND DELIVERED [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (U) Poloff delivered reftel points to Jose Roberto Trabanino, MFA Global Affairs Coordinator. Trabanino informed Poloff that the Salvadoran Ambassador in Vienna would be attending the meetings along with the Salvadoran National Ant [...] | 2008-03-04 22:20:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ES SNAR AORC UN |
| 08SANSALVADOR274 | DEMARCHE ON UNSCR 1803 DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-06 15:20:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ES UN KNNP MNUC PARM |
| 08SANSALVADOR324 | Codel Costello Visits ES Aircraft Maintenance Facility [...] Summary. A 16 person Congressional delegation led by Jerry Costello (D-IL) visited El Salvador February 28 - March 1. The primary purpose of the visit was to see the Aeroman aircraft maintenance facility. The CODEL also met with other aviation and transportation officials in the public and p [...] | 2008-03-17 20:45:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP EAIR ECON SNAR |
| 08SANSALVADOR326 | ORGANIZATION AND OBJECTIVES OF EL SALVADOR'S NEW CAFTA-DR [...] SUMMARY. The Government of El Salvador's new CAFTA-DR Office at the Ministry of Economy provides a dedicated staff to monitor CAFTA-DR issues, including implementation, follow-on agreements, and consistency with other trade agreements. The new office should help simplify our efforts to monitor [...] | 2008-03-17 22:21:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV ECON ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR405 | EL SALVADOR: UNSCR 1803 DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-04 16:18:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM NSG IR MNUC ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR406 | EL SALVADOR: PSI TALKING POINTS DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-04 16:19:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM PREL ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR413 | EL SALVADOR: INFORMATION ON WOMEN'S JUSTICE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-04 20:35:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PHUM KPAO PREL PGOV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR419 | El SALVADOR: ECONOMIC AND TRADE UPDATE APRIL 2008 [...] Summary. According to Central Bank of El Salvador figures, El Salvador achieved 4.7% GDP growth in 2007, driven by increases in agriculture, the financial sector, retail, and transportation, communications and storage. Inflation remained stable at 4.9%. The current account deficit increased by [...] | 2008-04-07 19:57:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR421 | GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR REELECTION TO THE UNITED [...] (U) Post received the following request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GOES asks that we support El Salvador's reelection to the United Nations Committee of Peace Consolidation (CCP) for the period 2008-2010. The election will take place in May 2008. 2. (U) Text follows: (NO [...] | 2008-04-07 22:49:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ES UN |
| 08SANSALVADOR422 | GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR ITS CANDIDACY TO THE [...] (U) Post received the following request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GOES asks that we support its candidacy to the Board of Directors of the United Nations Development Program and the United Nations Fund for Population Affairs (UNDP/ UNFPA). 2. (U) Text follows: (NON OFFIC [...] | 2008-04-07 22:52:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ES UN |
| 08SANSALVADOR428 | EL SALVADOR: COURT AFFIRMS ARREST ORDER OF JOSE [...] (U) On April 3, post received a copy of the March 10 judicial decision of the ad interim 12th Justice of the Peace Mario Mardoqueo Menjivar Miranda, regarding the USG request for the extradition of Jose Marvin MARTINEZ. Justice Mardoqueo affirmed Martinez's provisional arrest order for the pu [...] | 2008-04-09 16:39:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KJUS ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR444 | 75 YEARS ISN'T LIFE IN EL SALVADOR (BUT IT'S SURE [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Salvadoran Supreme Court ruled this week that a 2001 law which increased the maximum criminal penalty to 75 years imprisonment was consistent with the Salvadoran Constitution. Opponents of the law argued that a 75 year sentence was the equivalent of life imprisonment and ther [...] | 2008-04-11 20:43:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ES KCRM KJUS |
| 08SANSALVADOR466 | DAS MCCAMPBELL LEADS U.S. DELEGATION TO IV ANNUAL [...] Summary: INL Deputy Assistant Secretary Christy McCampbell led the U.S. delegation attending the 4th Annual International Anti-Gang Convention April 8-10, 2008 in Salinitas, El Salvador. DAS McCampbell took advantage of this highly public forum to explain key elements of the proposed Merida [...] | 2008-04-16 17:02:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KCRM PREL |
| 08SANSALVADOR467 | EL SALVADOR: ARRESTS MADE IN ASSASSINATION OF FMLN [...] (U) SUMMARY: The investigation into the January murder of the FMLN mayor of Alegria and a municipal employee was turned on its head when the municipal comptroller and two other city employees were arrested for hiring two hit men to murder the mayor. These arrests refute initial speculation in [...] | 2008-04-16 17:37:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ES KCRM |
| 08SANSALVADOR468 | EL SALVADOR: DEMARCHE RESPONSE - U.S. WTO [...] (U) Econoff delivered reftel A points to Mario Gallardo, Deputy Director for Trade Policy, Ministry of Economy, on April 10. Gallardo replied that he would consult with El Salvador's Mission in Geneva, which currently handles all World Trade Organization (WTO) issues. (NOTE: Because the Trad [...] | 2008-04-16 18:24:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD WTRO ECON ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR479 | INFLATION IN EL SALVADOR: PERCEPTION VS. REALITY [...] Summary. Officially, El Salvador has the lowest annual inflation rate in Central America, but public perception is the cost of living is rising dramatically. El Salvador's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is based on 17-year-old consumer data, and critics believe that it understates actual inflation [...] | 2008-04-18 22:14:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR490 | EL SALVADOR: DEMARCHE ON PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-23 18:03:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ES EUN PHUM |
| 08SANSALVADOR529 | U.S. PROPOSED PAPERS FOR NPT PREPCOM DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-02 21:40:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR538 | EL SALVADOR WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE TO THE [...] (U) Post received the following diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GOES will support the U.S. candidate, Susan McLurg, to the United Nations Advisory Committee in Administrative and Budget Issues (ACABQ). 2. (U) Text follows: (NON OFFICIAL TRANSLATION) MINISTRY [...] | 2008-05-06 21:24:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ES UN |
| 08SANSALVADOR539 | TALKING POINTS ON NPT PREPARATORY COMMITTEE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-06 21:25:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR547 | DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN PEOPLE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-09 15:18:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM EUN CU ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR548 | DIPLOMATIC NOTE FOR IAJC CANDIDATE DAVID STEWART [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-09 15:19:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV OAS XM ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR561 | EL SALVADOR HOPES TO ATTEND UNESCO CONFERENCE IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-13 19:55:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | UNESCO ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR562 | TALKING POINTS AND U.S. 60-DAY REPORT TO UNSC ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-13 19:57:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN AORC ETRD TRGY KNNP UNSC IR ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR569 | SAN SALVADOR RESPONSE TO WIPO DG ELECTION DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-14 21:39:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC WIPO KIPR ETRD ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR603 | SECRETARY'S LETTER REGARDING KOSOVO DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-21 22:07:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UN PGOV KU ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR604 | INVITATION TO IRAQ CONFERENCE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-21 22:07:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ MARR MOPS OTRA PREL ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR605 | GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY OF FRANCIA [...] (U) Post received the following request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GOES asks that we support El Salvador's candidate, Francia Breve, to the OAS Administrative Tribunal for the period 2008-2013. The election will take place at the 38th session of the OAS General Assembly to be [...] | 2008-05-21 22:41:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ES OAS |
| 08SANSALVADOR639 | REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN LAW ENFORCEMENT [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran law enforcement and corrections officials slated to participate in INL-funded prison gang intelligence training in Santa Fe, NM, from [...] | 2008-06-03 16:24:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR643 | REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN POLICE OFFICERS [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran National Civilian Police (PNC) officers slated to participate in Anti-Gang Forensics Training at ILEA San Salvador, July 18-26, 2008: [...] | 2008-06-03 20:40:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR661 | AGENDA FOR IRAQ CONFERENCE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-05 21:45:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ MARR MOPS OTRA PREL ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR667 | DEMARCHE - ICAO SPLIT CURRENCY ASSESSMENTS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-09 13:15:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON ETRD ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR683 | LATEST IAEA REPORT AND U.S. RESPONSE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-10 22:37:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM IR IAEA ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR684 | DEMARCHE ON UN SYSTEM OF INTERNAL JUSTICE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-10 22:38:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER PREL UNGA ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR698 | EL SALVADOR WILL SUPPORT CANDIDACY OF WILLIAM [...] (U) Post received the following diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GOES will support the U.S. candidate, William Lacy Swing, for the position of Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). 2. Text follows. No. 1023 MINISTRY OF FORE [...] | 2008-06-12 22:04:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV UN ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR699 | EL SALVADOR: REPORT ON FORCED AND CHILD LABOR IN [...] (U) Summary: This cable is in response to the Department of Labor request for information regarding the use of forced labor and exploitative child labor in the production of goods in El Salvador as mandated by the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 (ref A). Post notes [...] | 2008-06-12 22:05:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR71 | SECURITIZATION LAW TO GENERATE NEW LIQUIDITY IN MARKET [...] El Salvador's new Securitization Law will allow the conversion of private projects in liquid securities to be traded in the stock market. The Law is expected to energize the capital market and open the financing options for private and public sector projects such as toll roads and new housing [...] | 2008-01-28 13:28:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV ECON ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR717 | EL SALVADOR SUPPORTS GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-17 15:50:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP MOPS PHSA |
| 08SANSALVADOR719 | REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights record of the following Salvadoran Military Personnel who have been nominated to participate in the United Nations Mechanics Course with a start date of July 8, 2008. 1 [...] | 2008-06-17 21:42:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR720 | REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights record of the following Salvadoran Military Personnel who has been nominated to participate in the Basic Public Affairs course starting June 19, 2008. 1LT Rebeca Aracel [...] | 2008-06-18 16:16:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR733 | PRESS STATEMENT ON US-EU PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-20 16:29:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PHUM PREL ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR734 | UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-20 16:30:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES PHUM PREL |
| 08SANSALVADOR751 | EL SALVADOR: INL PROJECT MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET [...] Post provides the following inventory of INL-funded project motor vehicles, as requested reftel. 2. National Civilian Police (PNC) Anti-Narcotics Division (DAN) Project: - Ford Econoline van; one in inventory, one required. - Nissan Patrol SUV; one in inventory, one required. - Nissan Alti [...] | 2008-06-24 17:52:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN ES SNAR |
| 08SANSALVADOR754 | JUDGE CONFIRMS ARREST ORDER FOR JOSE LUIS ALVAREZ [...] On May 30, post received a copy of the April 8 judicial decision of the ad interim 12th Justice of Peace Mario Mardoqueo Menjivar Miranda, regarding the USG request for extradition of Honduran citizen Jose Luis Alvarez. Justice Mardoqueo confirmed Alvarez,s provisional arrest order for extrad [...] | 2008-06-25 16:29:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KJUS ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR755 | UPDATE ON THE EXTRADITION OF JOSE MARVIN MARTINEZ [...] On May 30th, post received a copy of the April 2 judicial decision of the 12th Justice of Peace Roberto Carlos Calderon Escobar, regarding the USG request for extradition of Jose Marvin Martinez. Justice Calderon did not grant a special hearing as requested by defense attorney Jose Ricardo Ma [...] | 2008-06-25 16:30:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KJUS ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR758 | REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in courses at Stennis Center, Mississippi starting July 8, 2008. Saldana Saldana, Anastacio [...] | 2008-06-25 18:35:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR759 | REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in courses at the Inter American Air Forces Academy in San Antonio, TX beginning July 16, 2008 [...] | 2008-06-25 18:36:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR760 | REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in courses at Fort Sill in Oklahoma beginning July 1, 2008. Rosales Martell, Julio Oscar Gu [...] | 2008-06-25 18:40:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR767 | REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Combat Strategic Intelligence course at the Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington DC [...] | 2008-06-26 21:24:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR768 | REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Riverine Operations course at Stennis Center, Mississippi beginning July 8, 2008. Se [...] | 2008-06-26 21:25:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR769 | REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Outboard Motor course at Stennis Center, Mississippi beginning July 8, 2008. Rivera [...] | 2008-06-26 21:25:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR77 | SALARY INCREASE FOR SALVADORAN LEGISLATORS CREATES [...] (U) Summary: On January 18 members of the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly cashed their first paychecks of 2008 and were apparently shocked to discover that they had given themselves a raise of over 40 percent from the previous year. The ensuing controversy has resulted in denials, accusations [...] | 2008-01-28 20:59:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR793 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a United Nations Logistics Course in Guatemala beginning July 16, 2008. CPT RIVAS MACA [...] | 2008-07-02 15:53:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR795 | UPDATED P5 PLUS ONE PACKAGE FOR IRAN DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-02 17:04:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM KNNP MNUC ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR804 | PSI SUMMARIES DELIVERED TO GOES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-03 15:17:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR805 | EL SALVADOR: KOSOVO RECOGNITION AND DONOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-03 15:17:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNMIK PGOV YI EU KPKO KVIR ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR814 | DIPNOTE REGARDING EXTENSION OF COMALAPA CSL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-08 21:02:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS MOPS PREL ES NL NT XL PGOV |
| 08SANSALVADOR817 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Foreign Military Sales course in San Salvador, El Salvador beginning August 12, 2008. [...] | 2008-07-09 19:30:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR82 | EL SALVADOR MAKES STRONG CASE FOR MERIDA [...] (U) Summary: On January 17 and 18, U.S. interagency validation teams and SICA member country representatives met in San Salvador to discuss Central American security needs. The Salvadoran delegation, which included high-level representation from civilian government, the police, and the armed [...] | 2008-01-29 17:20:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES PREL |
| 08SANSALVADOR826 | El SALVADOR 2007 CENSUS PUBLISHED, SHOWS 19% FEWER PEOPLE [...] Summary. El Salvador's 2007 Census, published in May 2008, reduced the number of inhabitants of El Salvador by 19.2%, from previous projections of 7,104,999 to 5,744,113. This reduction in population increases per capita GDP from $2867.40 to $3547.21, raising El Salvador almost to an upper midd [...] | 2008-07-10 15:26:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON SOCI ETRD EINV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR831 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Sergeant Majors Academy in Bogota, Colombia beginning July 25, 2008. Garcia Tobar, J [...] | 2008-07-11 20:15:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR835 | TALKING POINTS PRAISING THE NEW EU BENCHMARKS ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-11 21:26:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM EUN CU ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR836 | TALKING POINTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-11 21:26:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC UN NGO PHUM ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR838 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Foreign Military Sales Course in San Salvador, El Salvador beginning August 12, 2008. [...] | 2008-07-14 17:32:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR849 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Cuscatlan Battalion XI in Al Kut, Iraq beginning August 8, 2008. ORTIZ, SANTOS ANACL [...] | 2008-07-15 22:24:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR850 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Cuscatlan Battalion XI in Al Kut, Iraq beginning August 8, 2008. GARCIA SANTOS, HECT [...] | 2008-07-15 22:24:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR851 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORANMILITARY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-15 22:30:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR855 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in an Advance Language Instructor's Course at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX beginni [...] | 2008-07-16 16:56:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR856 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SQADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Humanitarian Exercise in Puerto Castilla, Honduras beginning August 16, 2008. RAMOS RI [...] | 2008-07-16 16:57:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR866 | HHS SECRETARY LEAVITT DISCUSSES PRODUCT SAFETY AND VISITS [...] (U) SUMMARY. During a June 24-25 visit to San Salvador, El Salvador Health and Human Services Secretary Michael O. Leavitt hosted a Central American Product-Safety Forum, met bilaterally with President Saca, and visited a clinic to follow-up on the recent humanitarian mission of the USS Boxer. [...] | 2008-07-21 21:24:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | SOCI EAGR ETRD ECON ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR868 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Peacekeeping Course in Coban, Guatemala beginning August 1, 2008. OPORTO, JOSE DANIEL [...] | 2008-07-21 22:02:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR875 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Peacekeeping Instructor's Course in Creonpaz, Guatemala beginning August 5, 2008. Mont [...] | 2008-07-24 16:20:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR876 | FITCH CENTRAL AMERICA VIEWS ON EL SALVADOR [...] (SBU) Mauricio Choussy, Managing Director of Fitch ratings for Central America, Belize and Panama, is optimistic about export growth and inflation, but pessimistic about the Government of El Salvador's (GOES) fiscal situation because of the spiraling cost of inefficient subsidies. He fears a C [...] | 2008-07-24 18:44:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR883 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Basic Public Affairs Course at the Defense Information School in Fort Mead, Maryland begi [...] | 2008-07-25 20:38:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR894 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights record of the following Salvadoran National Civilian Police Officer slated to participate in a senior executive seminar on immigration and terrorism at the George C. Mars [...] | 2008-07-29 15:00:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR897 | CAFTA-DR RESULTS AFTER ITS SECOND YEAR SHOW CONTINUED [...] Two years after implementation, CAFTA-DR in El Salvador continues to show positive growth. According to Central Bank figures, total exports from El Salvador to the U.S. have increased by 13.7% percent to $2.1 billion, with maquila (apparel) exports increasing by 5% and non-maquila exports gro [...] | 2008-07-29 19:34:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR916 | EL SALVADOR HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT UNGA [...] This is a response to a request for information regarding high level attendance of Salvadoran officials at the 63rd UN General Assembly. The following information has been provided to post by the GOES. A. Attendance of the Head of State -- President Antonio "Tony" Saca Gonzalez -- Presid [...] | 2008-07-31 19:54:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR926 | EL SALVADOR WORKING WITH WHO AND PAHO TO IMPLEMENT [...] USAID Human Investment Office Director delivered reftel demarche on July 1 to Minister of Health (MOH) Dr. Jose Guillermo Maza. Dr. Maza reported progress in the implementation of International Health Regulations (IHRs) in El Salvador. The MOH has been working since 2005 on implementation of [...] | 2008-08-07 14:36:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PREL TBIO WHO ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR929 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in Panamax Exercise in San Salvador, El Salvador starting August 11, 2008. RUBIO REYES, [...] | 2008-08-07 17:41:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR955 | GOES DELEGATION TO DEFENSE MINISTERIALS OF THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-14 17:04:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MOPS PGOV PREL ES |
| 08SANSALVADOR971 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the NCO Development Course in Fort Benning, GA beginning September 17, 2008. Hernande [...] | 2008-08-19 20:18:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR972 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in Riverine Operations in Stennis Space Center, MS beginning December 12, 2008. Aleman M [...] | 2008-08-19 20:18:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR973 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Corrosion Control course in San Antonio, Texas beginning September 3, 2008. Fuentes [...] | 2008-08-19 20:18:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR974 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Helicopter Mechanic Course in San Antonio, TX beginning September 9, 2008. Miranda [...] | 2008-08-19 20:19:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANSALVADOR975 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN [...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in an Air Craft Maintenance Course in San Antonio, TX beginning September 23, 2008. Esco [...] | 2008-08-19 20:19:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KJUS PHUM PINR |
| 08SANTIAGO1005 | CODEL ENGEL MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF CHILE'S [...] (U) SUMMARY: On November 10, a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Rep. Eliot Engel (D - NY) met with counterparts from Chile's lower house and discussed the bilateral relationship and U.S. policy towards Latin America. Chilean and U.S. representatives noted the shared interests of both count [...] | 2008-11-14 10:45:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON OVIP PGOV CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1008 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 14 [...] THE HEALTH MINISTRY INFORMED THAT THE OFFICIAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR HIV BUT HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR STATUS BY THE RESPECTIVE HOSPITALS IS 512; THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS (MOP) NATIONAL HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR AND OTHER MOP OFFICIALS WERE ARRESTED YESTERD [...] | 2008-11-14 18:11:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO101 | MEDIA REACTION - U.S. POULTRY TO ENTER CHILEAN MARKET [...] Summary: Chile's Agriculture Minister Marigen Hornkohl announced on January 31 that U.S. poultry can now enter the Chilean market. She underscored the significance of this authorization stating, "The diversity, depth, and scope of the ties between Chile and the United States have taken our bil [...] | 2008-02-01 17:25:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OPRC ECON EAGR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1011 | CHILE: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10 [...] SUMMARY: This continues a series of regular updates on major developments in Chile's economy since the acceleration of global financial turmoil. By week's end, November 14, there was a slight decrease in copper prices and relative stability in the exchange rate and stock market. Fitch Ratin [...] | 2008-11-17 10:38:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1013 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 15-17 [...] THE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (ANEFE) DID NOT ACCEPT THE GOVERNMENT'S SALARY ADJUSTMENT AND CALLED FOR AN INDEFINITE NATIONAL STRIKE BEGINNING TODAY THAT WILL AFFECT HEALTH SERVICES, CUSTOMS, PORTS, AND SCHOOLS; RICARDO LAGOS OFFICIALLY ACCEPTED THE PPD'S NOMINATION TO RUN IN THE CONCERT [...] | 2008-11-18 10:51:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1015 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 18 [...] The Association of Public Employees (ANEFE) rejected the government's salary adjustment and extended the strike for another day; The Minister of Public Works suspended six ministry officials in the VI Region for alleged bribery. U.S. Related News ---------------------- 2. Representatives f [...] | 2008-11-18 15:47:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1020 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 19 [...] The Association of Public Employees (Anef) and congressmen of all parties rejected the government's graded 10% salary increase, extending the strike for another day; State copper company Codelco begins plan to lower opperation costs. U.S. Related ---------------- 2. At 4pm Presiden [...] | 2008-11-19 17:35:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1021 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT ? NOVEMBER 20 [...] 30,000 workers march in Valparaiso for the third day of the Association of Public Employees (Anef) strike. There were no incidents; Chile will face its first fiscal deficit in six years due to the drop in copper revenues. U.S. Related --------------- 2. Editorial ?U.S. Economic Measur [...] | 2008-11-20 20:02:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1022 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 21 [...] All lead stories relate to the Senate's unanimous approval of a 10% salary increase for public employees, highlighting that this is the first two-digit increase the government has given the public sector in 13 years and a defeat for the Bachelet administration. Local ----- 2. After three [...] | 2008-11-21 20:09:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1024 | CHILE: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17 [...] SUMMARY: This continues a series of regular updates on major developments in Chile's economy since the acceleration of global financial turmoil. By week's end, November 21, there were decreases across the board in copper prices, the exchange rate, and the stock market. Chilean exports dropp [...] | 2008-11-21 21:28:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1025 | CHILE: PUBLIC WORKERS' STRIKE ENDS AFTER 4 DAYS OF [...] The four day strike of Chilean public workers ended November 20 with an announcement of a 10 percent salary increase. The strike had halted the work of 70 percent of public employees. The Chilean Senate approved the 10 percent adjustment in a night session on November 20, and the Chamber of [...] | 2008-11-24 11:45:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB SOCI PGOV ECON CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1029 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMBAT CARE [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of November 21, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-11-24 19:54:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1030 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 22-24 [...] At the APEC Summit in Lima, President Bachelet called on the private sector to forge alliances with the public sector to protect employment and prevent massive layoffs. The President will travel to Cuba in February to open the Havana International Book Fair and meet with Fidel Castro; The Chri [...] | 2008-11-24 20:05:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1032 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 25 [...] World stock markets on the rise as a result of the bailout plan for Citigroup; Finance Minister Andres Velasco foresees that Chile will end with a fiscal surplus in 2009 despite the drop in copper prices. U.S.-related News ----------------- 2. Chileans comment on Timothy Geithner. Vitto [...] | 2008-11-25 18:10:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1033 | CHILEAN RESPONSE ON NICARAGUAN ELECTIONS DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-25 21:12:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NU CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1035 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 26 [...] Peruvian President Alan Garcia phoned President Bachelet to apologize for the remarks made by his Commander-in-Chief, noting the General is being retired. Congress approved the 2009 budget that includes a 5.7% increase in public expenses compared to 2008. A Russian fleet docked in Venezuela. [...] | 2008-11-28 10:38:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1041 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 28 [...] At ENADE, Chile's most important annual and national business gathering, speakers concurred that one way to reactive the economy is by lowering taxes and making labor laws more flexible. Bachelet announced a bailout program for the salmon industry. Ricardo Lagos scheduled meetings with the P [...] | 2008-11-28 19:27:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1046 | ENERGY MINISTER TOUTS RENEWABLE ENERGY GOAL TO VISITING [...] SUMMARY: During a Nov. 10 meeting with visiting members of Congress and the Ambassador, Energy Minister Marcelo Tokman highlighted Chile's dependence on foreign energy supplies and said the country intends to work towards a goal of meeting 20% of domestic energy needs through renewable source [...] | 2008-12-01 17:26:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV PGOV TRGY CI AR |
| 08SANTIAGO1048 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT: NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 1 [...] Chile's front pages focused on the tense relations between Chile and Peru over the inflammatory remarks of Peru's Army Commander-in-Chief, which appeared on YouTube, and how the financial crisis is hurting growth in an array of sectors nationwide. U.S.-Related News ----------------- 2. I [...] | 2008-12-01 20:06:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1049 | TERRORISM FINANCE DESIGNATION: 3 MEMBERS OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-01 21:16:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1051 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT: DECEMBER 2 [...] The front pages highlighted a Health Ministry epidemiology report that reveals the AIDS cases in Chile increased by 42% between 2006 and 2007. Separate headlines noted the government will submit a new education law to Congress today. U.S.-Related News ----------------- 2. Experts concur [...] | 2008-12-02 18:38:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1055 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT -- DECEMBER 3 [...] Chilean headlines noted that former FARC hostage Ingrid Betancourt will meet with President Bachelet today. Dailies also highlighted government coalition opposition Senators expressed their willingness to discuss the education law that will go to Congress today. U.S. - Related News ------ [...] | 2008-12-03 19:14:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1060 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT -- DECEMBER 4 [...] Front pages highlighted the meeting between former FARC hostage Ingrid Betancourt and President Bachelet yesterday. Dailies also reported on a case of serious animal abuse and neglect at the Animal Protection Society in Santiago. U.S-Related News ---------------- 2. Photograph of Ambass [...] | 2008-12-05 11:16:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1062 | CHILE: Progressive Political Leader Hopes for Obama-Style [...] (SBU) Summary: Claudio Orrego, the popular and recently re-elected mayor of one of the Santiago area's most diverse communities, told the Ambassador Nov. 25 that Chile is still looking for "the spirit of Obama" and needs to mobilize a new generation of voters. Orrego expressed disappointment [...] | 2008-12-05 12:57:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SOCI CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1063 | CHILE: DESIGNATION OF UNION OF GOOD [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-05 13:51:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1064 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT -- DECEMBER 5 [...] Front-page news highlighted Ricardo Lagos' announcement that he would not run as a presidential candidate for the Concertacion bloc. Dailies also noted the ceremony in Punta Arenas between Presidents Bachelet and Fernandez to commemorate Pope John Paul II's successful mediation to prevent a w [...] | 2008-12-05 20:01:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1065 | CHILE: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS WEEK OF DECEMBER 1 [...] SUMMARY: This continues a series of regular updates on major developments in Chile's economy since the acceleration of global financial turmoil. By week's end, December 5, copper prices hit a four-year low, the peso fell against the dollar, and the stock market was down. The indicator of mon [...] | 2008-12-09 10:41:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1075 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 7-10 [...] Chilean newspapers highlighted likely cabinet changes that will take place today. Dailies also highlighted the victory of the U.S. team in the Under 20 Women's Soccer World Cup. Headlines continue to give coverage to the impasse between Chile and Peru and Foreign Minister Alejandro Foxley's [...] | 2008-12-10 15:13:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1083 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT -- DECEMBER 12 [...] Dailies highlighted the fining of Chile's three major pharmaceutical drugstore chains for conspiring to overcharge consumers. Dailies also highlighted the cabinet changes and Jose Miguel Insulza's likely presidential candidacy. U.S.-Related News ----------------- 2. The Santiago Appeals [...] | 2008-12-11 17:15:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1089 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BASIC OPERATION [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of December 11, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-12-12 14:55:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1092 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 12 [...] Headlines report that the Ministry of Health has been unable to notify 512 public hospital patients who tested positive for HIV. Dailies continued to highlight the suit filed by the Economic Prosecutor against the three largest pharmaceutical chains for conspiring to overcharge consumers. L [...] | 2008-12-12 18:32:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1098 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT -- DECEMBER 13-15 [...] All dailies highlighted the Christian Democrats (DC) proclaiming Eduardo Frei as their presidential candidate as well as the UDI endorsement of Sebastian Piera as the Alianza candidate in the 2009 electoral race. Other headlines highlighted concerns over the effect of declining copper prices [...] | 2008-12-15 19:07:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1103 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 16 [...] All dailies highlighted Claudia Serrano's appointment as the new Labor Minister. Dailies also highlighted the Comptroller's warning over the continuous use of emergency funding to finance the Transantiago public transport system. U.S.-Related News ----------------- Â [...] | 2008-12-16 16:42:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1106 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR JOINT COMBINED [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of December 16, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-12-17 17:45:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1108 | CHILE NONCOMMITTAL ON UN HARMONIZATION DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-17 18:15:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1110 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 17 [...] Dailies highlighted Raul Castro's participation at the Latin American and Caribbean Summit in Brazil. Also highlighted was the drop in the price of gasoline. U.S.-Related Stories -------------------- 2. Chilean and U.S. delegations discussed the results of the FTA, in effect since Janua [...] | 2008-12-17 18:45:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1111 | CHILE: DESIGNATION OF UNION OF GOOD [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-17 20:02:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1112 | CHILE: U.N. DESIGNATION OF FOUR MEMBERS OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-18 11:45:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1114 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 18 [...] Dailies highlighted the drop in the price of oil, which is likely to generate a significant drop in electricity bills and other utilities. Dailies also highlighted a photograph taken of President Bachelet during an early morning swim in Brazil, where she was attending a regional conference; t [...] | 2008-12-18 17:34:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1115 | CHILE ACCEPTS INVITATION TO MARCH 9-20, ILEA LATIN AMERICA [...] Post delivered reftel invitation to GOC officials Jorge Chocair, Director of International Cooperation, Public Ministry (national prosecutors) and Jorge Vio, advisor to Deputy Ministry of Interior and head of the GOC Inter-Ministerial Task force on TIP. Both confirmed GOC acceptance of the in [...] | 2008-12-18 18:10:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL ASEC KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1123 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 19 [...] Dailies highlighted that state-owned copper mine Codelco is studying the possible merger of its Andina mine with privately-owned Los Bronces (Anglo American). The merger would create the largest copper mine in the world. U.S.-Related News ----------------- 2. The fall in the price of co [...] | 2008-12-19 18:09:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1127 | CHILE: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER 8-19 [...] SUMMARY: This continues a series of updates on major developments in Chile's economy since the acceleration of global financial turmoil. Between December 8 and 19, copper prices hit a new four-year low, the peso rose modestly against the dollar, and the stock market was up slightly. Copper e [...] | 2008-12-22 10:45:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1134 | MEDIA REACTION - CUBA AND LATAM; SANTIAGO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-22 20:10:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KPAO KMDR PHUM PGOV CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1136 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 20-22 [...] All dailies highlighted Wal-Mart's offer to purchase Chile's largest supermarket chain, D&S. Also highlighted was Mahmud Aleuy's appointment as Under Secretary for National Development. U.S.-Related News ----------------- 2. Wal-Mart, the world's largest retail company, will launch a bid [...] | 2008-12-23 14:48:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1138 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 23 [...] All dailies carry reports on the results of the national PSU college admissions tests, which show an enormous gap between private and public schools. Dailies also continue to highlight Wal-Mart's offer to purchase Chile's largest supermarket chain, D&S. U.S. - Related Stories ------------- [...] | 2008-12-23 17:37:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO114 | CHILE ANNOUNCES MARKET ACCESS FOR U.S. POULTRY [...] SUMMARY: On January 31, Chile opened its market to imports of U.S. chicken and turkey. In a meeting that day with the Ambassador, Minister of Agriculture Hornkohl made the announcement official. The Ambassador and Hornkohl agreed on the importance of continuing to open bilateral markets, not [...] | 2008-02-05 20:28:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON ENRG PREL SENV CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1142 | CHILE: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-23 19:57:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1143 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 24 [...] The president of the Chilean Association of Municipalities issued a statement harshly critical of the Education Law, characterizing it as an impediment to improving education, primarily because of its rigid labor provisions. Relatedly, dailies highlighted the results of the recent national PS [...] | 2008-12-24 15:59:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1147 | CHILEAN: ENERGY HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOVEMBER-DECEMBER [...] Summary: This cable provides updates on developments in the Chilean energy sector. Energy Minister Tokman announced the national energy crisis has ended. A hydroelectric project planned for the Patagonia region has stopped operations while HydroAysen, the energy company overseeing the projec [...] | 2008-12-24 16:34:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG KNNP SENV TRGY PGOV CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1150 | CHILE: LOOKING TO THE U.S. FOR INSPIRATION ON POLITICAL [...] Summary: Young Chileans have long complained about uninspiring political leaders, weakening political parties, and the overall lack of renewal in local politics. A glance at Chile's presidential candidates and other political leaders shows that, for the most part, individuals who emerged as [...] | 2008-12-24 16:48:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO1151 | CHILE'S LABOR CHALLENGES: COMBATING UNEMPLOYMENT, [...] SUMMARY: Chile's new Labor Minister, Claudia Serrano, faces pressing challenges in creating--or at least maintaining--jobs despite the economic slowdown, resolving a public policy dispute about Sunday and holiday pay, and implementing ambitious reforms to Chile's pension system. The private [...] | 2008-12-24 17:09:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ELAB SOCI ECON CI |
| 08SANTIAGO163 | CHILEAN NAVY REQUESTS PERMISSION TO TRANSFER [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. On February 13, Post received a letter dated February 8, from Chilean Acting CNO Vice Admiral Mariano Sarratea to the Ambassador requesting USG authorization to transfer U.S.-origin equipment to Ecuador. Paragraph three contains Post's infor [...] | 2008-02-20 16:26:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC CI |
| 08SANTIAGO165 | MEDIA REPORT: FIDEL CASTRO [...] Summary: Santiago dailies on February 20 ran extensive coverage of Fidel Castro's resignation. Dailies quoted President Bush calling for a democratic transition in Cuba and Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte's remarks that the U.S. would not lift the embargo. Newspaper-of-record "El M [...] | 2008-02-20 20:25:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KPAO KMDR PHUM PGOV CI |
| 08SANTIAGO180 | DIPLOMATIC NOTE ANNOUNCES CHILEAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT [...] On February 20, Post received Diplomatic Note number 38 dated February 4, from the Ministry of Foreign Relations announcing Chile's candidate for President of the Inter-American Commission of Women. Paragraph 2 contains Post's informal translation of diplomatic note 38. 2. The Ministry o [...] | 2008-02-26 13:31:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO181 | DIPLOMATIC NOTE ANNOUNCES CHILEAN CANDIDATE FOR COMMITTEE [...] On February 20, Post received Diplomatic Note number 41 dated February 7, from the Ministry of Foreign Relations announcing Chile's candidate for the Committee on the Rights of the Child. Paragraph 2 contains Post's informal translation of diplomatic note 41. Paragraph 3 contains the candida [...] | 2008-02-26 13:33:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO20 | MEDIA REACTION: AMBASSADOR SIMONS' PRESENTATION OF [...] Summary: Ambassador Simons highlighted the solid U.S.-Chile relationship during a press conference at the Embassy following his presentation of credentials to President Bachelet at La Moneda Palace on January 8. Chilean media on January 9 highlighted the Ambassador's remarks in headlines such [...] | 2008-01-09 21:39:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR KPAO PGOV KIPR ECON CI |
| 08SANTIAGO216 | MEDIA REACTION: CHILE ON COLOMBIA-ECUADOR CONFLICT [...] Summary: Chile's media has given prominent coverage to Foreign Minister Foxley's comments and efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Colombia-Ecuador conflict. While he echoed President Bachelet's emphasis on the sanctity of respecting borders, Foxley also condemned terrorism and guerrill [...] | 2008-03-07 11:23:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL PTER VE CI |
| 08SANTIAGO217 | MEDIA REACTION -- COLOMBIA-ECUADOR CONFLICT [...] Summary: Chilean dailies on March 7 continued with their extensive coverage of the crisis between Colombia and Ecuador. On-line "El Mostrador" announced Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's visit to Chile and Brazil, quoting spokesman Tom Casey that she would address the crisis in all her me [...] | 2008-03-07 16:58:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL PTER VE CI |
| 08SANTIAGO311 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MANAGING [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 4, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...] | 2008-04-08 12:01:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO313 | AMBASSADOR PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION AND [...] Promoting U.S.- Chile environmental cooperation was the primary focus of Ambassador Simons, visit to Chile's 12th and Southernmost region -- Magallanes -- March 27-31, 2008. Principal areas of interest were the Yosemite-Torres del Paine Sister Parks Agreement, the Wildlife Conservation Societ [...] | 2008-04-08 21:29:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG PGOV SENV CI |
| 08SANTIAGO330 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SURFACE WARFARE [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. U [...] | 2008-04-11 20:48:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO331 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TECHNOLOGIES FOR [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. U [...] | 2008-04-11 20:48:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO34 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-14 18:09:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC CI |
| 08SANTIAGO345 | DIPLOMATIC NOTE REGARDING SATELLITE DEBRIS [...] On March 10, Post received Diplomatic Note number 2957 dated March 5, from the Ministry of Foreign Relations regarding Chile's concern about the impact produced by the reentry of space debris from satellite "USA 193" into the atmosphere. Paragraph 2 contains Post's informal translation of dip [...] | 2008-04-17 16:07:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | CI PHUM PREL |
| 08SANTIAGO35 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR AMBASSADOR DAVID A. [...] Embassy Santiago warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for Ambassador David A. Gross, Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, from 01/15/2008 through 01/16/2008, as requested reftel. The purpose of the visit is to meet with Chilean government officials to [...] | 2008-01-14 20:37:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS OTRA CI AR |
| 08SANTIAGO352 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ADVANCED BOARDING [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. S [...] | 2008-04-18 19:17:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO353 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...] | 2008-04-18 19:17:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO354 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTELLIGENCE [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...] | 2008-04-18 19:17:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO355 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...] | 2008-04-18 19:17:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO356 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMMAND AND [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...] | 2008-04-18 19:17:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO394 | SANTIAGO'S REGIONAL LEADERS DISCUSS METROPOLITAN CHALLENGES [...] (U) Summary: In meetings with the Ambassador on April 2 and 3, respectively, the Mayor of Santiago listed public education as the biggest priority for his municipality, while the Intendant of the Metropolitan Region focused on public transportation (Transantiago),traffic congestion and public [...] | 2008-04-29 21:05:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO454 | SOUTHERN CONE COM CONFERENCE SHARE BEST PRACTICES [...] (U) Southern Cone COM's met in Santiago April 25-26, where they shared information on environmental ("green building"),public diplomacy, and consular best practices in the region. They also heard from OES on its priorities, including on climate change and biofuels. A DVC with Customs and Bord [...] | 2008-05-16 15:45:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AMGT CASC CMGT CVIS PGOV PREL SCUL SENV |
| 08SANTIAGO477 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMPREHENSIVE [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 22, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Harry Kamian certifies the above statement [...] | 2008-05-23 20:49:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO478 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICER [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 22, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Harry Kamian certifies the above statement. [...] | 2008-05-23 20:49:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO480 | BACHELET'S STATE OF THE UNION: EDUCATION AGAIN [...] (SBU) Summary: President Bachelet gave her third State of the Union address and announced increased social spending of USD 222 million. Highlights of her lengthy address include announcements on education, science and technology, labor, political and electoral reform, and Chile's internationa [...] | 2008-05-23 20:53:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON SOCI ELAB CI |
| 08SANTIAGO485 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. NAVAL COMMAND [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 23, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URBA [...] | 2008-05-27 19:12:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO486 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 23, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URB [...] | 2008-05-27 19:12:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO489 | MEDIA REACTION - CHILEAN EDITORIAL ON DEMISE OF FARC LEADER [...] On May 27, conservative, independent "La Tercera," (circ. 129,000) carried an editorial entitled "Marulanda's Death: A Chance for Peace." Quotes: 2. "The FARC originated almost half a century ago in the context of the Cold War and the civil war that tore apart Colombia from 1948 to 19 [...] | 2008-05-28 12:07:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM KPAO PINR KMDR PTER CO CI |
| 08SANTIAGO516 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACEKEEPING [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 3, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...] | 2008-06-04 12:29:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO529 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR JOINT/COMBINED [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 6, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMO [...] | 2008-06-06 20:34:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO549 | FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR HIGHLIGHTS COOPERATION WITH CHILEAN LAW [...] SUMMARY: FBI Deputy Director John S. Pistole met with the chiefs of Chile's police, National Customs Service and the Public Prosecutors' Office during his May 19-21 visit to Chile. The Deputy Director delivered Memorandums of Cooperation with each institution signed by FBI Director Muller, f [...] | 2008-06-12 12:20:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER SNAR KMDR KPAO OPRC CI |
| 08SANTIAGO560 | MEDIA REACTION - BACHELET VISIT TO CALIFORNIA [...] SUMMARY: Most Chilean dailies highlighted the warm personal interaction between the President and Governor Schwarzenneger. El Mercurio and La Tercera featured the Governor's praise, that Bachelet's life reads like a Hollywood movie script: She's a doctor, surgeon, pediatrician, first woman [...] | 2008-06-13 19:34:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KPAO PREL KMDR PGOV OVIP CI |
| 08SANTIAGO565 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CENTRIFUGE [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 12, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...] | 2008-06-16 18:22:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO566 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING TEAM [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 12, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...] | 2008-06-16 18:22:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO569 | CHILE: GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS (GMP) [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-16 19:52:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP CI |
| 08SANTIAGO575 | PRESS STATEMENT ON US-EU PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-19 17:19:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO581 | CONCERTACION DECISION TO RUN TWO LISTS FOR UPCOMING [...] Summary: Concertacion coalition parties announced on June 5 that they will run two lists of candidates in October's municipal elections, the first time since winning power in 1990 that the Concertacion is running a split ticket. The two larger parties - Socialists and Christian Democrats - wi [...] | 2008-06-19 19:40:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV CI |
| 08SANTIAGO595 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICER [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 20, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URB [...] | 2008-06-23 18:12:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO596 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INFORMATION [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 20, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. UR [...] | 2008-06-23 18:13:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO597 | CHILE'S SOUTH IS SALMON COUNTRY [...] Summary: Ambassador and Foreign Agricultural Service Attach visited Chile's salmon industry from June 5-8. Salmon and trout production are the main components of Chile's second-largest (after copper) export industry. Fish exports are valued at over $2.2 billion annually, representing nea [...] | 2008-06-24 16:17:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO602 | BRAZILIAN AND CHILEAN SENATORS AGREE TO PRESS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Chilean and Brazilian Senators agreed during a meeting in Brazil on June 11-12 to urge their respective governments to take steps to diminish their military presence in MINUSTAH over the long run. They also discussed Chilean fruit exports to Brazil, emigration of Chilean and [...] | 2008-06-24 18:33:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL BL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO614 | CHILE: INCOMING ESTH OFFICER DATA [...] In response to reftel A., U.S. Embassy Santiago reports that in absence of an ESTH officer, Econ/Pol officer Robin Dunnigan currently oversees the ESTH portfolio. Incoming ESTH officer, Mary Brett Rogers-Spring arrives at post on July 8 (reftel B). The ESTH position consists of fifty percen [...] | 2008-06-27 20:49:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV AMGT CI |
| 08SANTIAGO627 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SPECIAL REACTION [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 1, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...] | 2008-07-03 19:55:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO642 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR HARPOON WEAPON [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 7, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...] | 2008-07-09 11:58:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO645 | CHILE: HUMAN TRAFFICKING FILM DRAWS LARGE CROWD [...] On June 24 the Embassy presented the movie "Human Trafficking," in cooperation with the International Organization of Migration (IOM) and Chile's Investigative Police (PDI). The film was shown at the Police Academy as part of the PDI's annual anniversary activities. The audience consisted of [...] | 2008-07-09 19:58:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG SNAR ASEC OPRC |
| 08SANTIAGO657 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MANEUVER CAPTAINS [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URB [...] | 2008-07-15 11:53:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO658 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DISASTER PLANNERS [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. UR [...] | 2008-07-15 11:53:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO659 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. UR [...] | 2008-07-15 11:53:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO683 | CHILE: WOMEN'S LEADERS' WORKING GROUP 2008 MEETING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-23 19:29:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KWMN PHUM UNGA CI |
| 08SANTIAGO707 | CHILE DELEGATION TO SIXTY-THIRD UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] The MFA's Second Secretary for Protocol and point of contact for presidential travel, Manahi Pakarati, told Poloff July 29 that the GOC is still working to finalize its official delegation for UNGA. She confirmed President Michelle Bachelet's attendance, and added that Foreign Minister Aleja [...] | 2008-07-31 20:03:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ITRA OVIP KSEP UNGA CI |
| 08SANTIAGO712 | CHILE WELCOMES GLOBAL INITIATIVE MEMBERS [...] Poloff informed two members of the MFA's Office of Special Policies, Counselor Julio Bravo and Third Secretary Alvaro Guzman, of the recent addition of Mauritius and Uzbekistan to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism on August 1. Both officials welcomed the new members. 2. [...] | 2008-08-04 15:18:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL KGIC CI |
| 08SANTIAGO715 | CHILEAN CONGRESS WELL-INFORMED ON ENERGY ISSUES, [...] SUMMARY. Chile's Senate Energy Committee has a solid grasp of Chile's energy challenge and an eagerness for further cooperation with the U.S. on energy issues. Members told the Ambassador July 30 Chile must become more energy independent, and proposed a variety of options--from energy conse [...] | 2008-08-04 20:44:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV PGOV CI |
| 08SANTIAGO729 | DIPLOMATIC NOTE ANNOUNCES CHILEAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENCY OF INTERPOL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE [...] On August 5, Post received Diplomatic Note number 250 dated July 29, from the Ministry of Foreign Relations reiterating Chile's candidate for the Presidency of the INTERPOL Executive Committee. Paragraph 2 contains Post's informal translation of diplomatic note 250. 2. The Ministry of Fo [...] | 2008-08-08 15:51:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | CI PHUM PREL SNAR |
| 08SANTIAGO73 | EMBASSY SANTIAGO'S RESPONSE REGARDING TRAVEL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-24 18:58:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI |
| 08SANTIAGO744 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of August 11, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. S [...] | 2008-08-13 20:21:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO747 | CHILE SEEKS CLARIFICATION ON SEPT 24 TRADE AND [...] Ambassador Juan Pablo Lira, Director General of the Ministry Foreign Affairs, requested a meeting with Ambassador Simons on August 12 to discuss the invitation for President Bachelet to attend the Leaders' Meeting on Trade and Prosperity, to be held Sept. 24 in New York. Lira was accompanied [...] | 2008-08-13 20:49:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD CI |
| 08SANTIAGO756 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of August 14, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Jennifer Spande certifies the above stat [...] | 2008-08-18 19:45:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO757 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR RULE OF LAW AND [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of August 14, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Jennifer Spande certifies the above stat [...] | 2008-08-18 19:45:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO781 | DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS [...] (SBU) POL officer delivered on August 21 reftel demarche regarding the five Iranian entities and individuals involved in facilitating and controlling the flow of support to Iran's nuclear weapons programs to: Christian Caamano, Chilean Investigative Police; Cristina Farah of the Bank Associati [...] | 2008-08-28 16:25:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR GM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO783 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACEKEEPING [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of August 27, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-08-28 20:58:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO803 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 03, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-04 18:30:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO819 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ECONOMIC CRIMES [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 08, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-10 17:55:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PINR SNAR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO820 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ECONOMIC CRIMES [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 08, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-10 17:56:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PINR SNAR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO821 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR POLICE SURVIVAL [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 03, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-10 17:56:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PINR SNAR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO828 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CADET TROOP LEADER [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 09, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-12 16:43:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO829 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ANTITERRORISM [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-12 16:43:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO830 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR GLOBAL MARITIME [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-12 16:43:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO831 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS OF [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-12 16:43:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO832 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR GLOBAL MARITIME [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-12 16:43:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO835 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CENTER OF [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-15 11:35:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO841 | MEDIA REACTION - BOLIVIA, VENEZUELA AND THE UNITED STATES [...] Block quotes of September 13-15 commentaries and editorials in Santiago dailies on Bolivia, Venezuela, and the United States 2. "El Mercurio," conservative, influential newspaper-of-record (circ. 129,000, 9/15) editorial entitled, "Crossroads in hemispheric relations": "In Venezuela [...] | 2008-09-16 13:04:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR KPAO CI |
| 08SANTIAGO844 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NCO PROFESSIONAL [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 12, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-16 18:49:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO845 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR FBI BOMB BLAST [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 12, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-16 18:50:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO864 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 23, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-09-24 20:07:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO872 | GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-26 20:48:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC |
| 08SANTIAGO873 | DEMARCHE REQUEST: OFAC NARCOTICS KINGPIN ACT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-26 20:50:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KCRM PREL PTER SNAR KTFN VE LE CI |
| 08SANTIAGO874 | TERRORISM FINANCE DESIGNATION OF FIVE INDIVIDUALS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-26 20:51:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL UNSC IZ IR SY CI |
| 08SANTIAGO879 | AMBASSADOR VISITS THE GATEWAY TO PATAGONIA [...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador traveled to the southern XI region of Aysen on September 26 to meet with local officials and highlight a recent U.S. Trade Development Agency (TDA) grant intended to help expand and modernize the region's principal airport. The Balmaceda Airport, located near the Aysen [...] | 2008-10-01 14:32:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN PGOV CI |
| 08SANTIAGO883 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of October 1, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-10-01 19:43:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO90 | MEDIA REACTION - DAVOS SUMMIT [...] On January 30, Chile's conservative, influential newspaper-of-record "El Mercurio" (circ. 129,000) ran an editorial entitled, "Uncertainty in Davos." Quotes follow: 2. "In the traditional annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos last week... one element stood out as a common denominat [...] | 2008-01-30 19:26:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO ECON OPRC CI |
| 08SANTIAGO903 | DIPLOMATIC NOTE REGARDING POSTAL UNION OF THE AMERICAS, [...] This cable is an action message. Please see paragraph 4. 2. On September 17, Post received Diplomatic Note number 298 dated September 9, from the Ministry of Foreign Relations forwarding a letter to Michael Glover, Office of Technical Specialized Agencies Director, from Chile's Minister o [...] | 2008-10-08 15:31:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | CI ECPS PREL |
| 08SANTIAGO916 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ADVANCE COURSE [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of October 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-10-14 19:19:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO919 | UPDATE ON CHILE'S ECONOMY: MARKETS RECOVER ON OCTOBER 13 [...] SUMMARY: This is the third in a series of reports on major developments in Chile's economy in the face of recent, global financial turmoil. On Monday, October 13, there was rebound in copper, the exchange rate, and the Chilean stock market, following the trend of international markets. Small [...] | 2008-10-14 20:13:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO920 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of October 14, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-10-14 20:47:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PHUM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO93 | AMBASSADOR HOSTS JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE WITH RELATIVE OF [...] Summary: Ambassador Paul Simons held a joint conference at the Embassy on January 29 with Olga Weisfeiler, sister of Boris Weisfeiler, the U.S. citizen who disappeared in southern Chile in 1985 during the military regime. Chilean dailies and the Associated Press highlighted Ms. Weisfeiler's [...] | 2008-01-30 19:43:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KPAO PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO931 | ECONOMIC WOES AT CHILE'S NORTHERN BORDER [...] SUMMARY: Arica, Chile's northernmost city, faces multiple economic challenges, including the 2000 kilometers that separate it from Santiago and competition from cheaper Peru, which is just a short drive north. This city, once part of Peru, has the highest unemployment rate in Chile and pove [...] | 2008-10-20 15:47:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EIND PGOV ELAB SOCI EWWT EAGR EFIS CI PE BL |
| 08SANTIAGO935 | MONTREAL CONVENTION OF 1999: CHILE'S RATIFICATION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-20 17:54:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON ICAO CI |
| 08SANTIAGO95 | CHILE: VIENNA FORUM TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] E/POLoff delivered reftel demarche to Jorge Chocair, Director of International Relations and Extraditions, at the Ministerio Publico (MP - Chile's Public Prosecutors Office) and Gloria Sepulveda, Director of International Relations at SENAME (Chile's national agency for minors). Chocair said [...] | 2008-01-31 16:33:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN PREF SMIG CI |
| 08SANTIAGO954 | THE HEAT IS ON: KEY RACES TO WATCH IN CHILE'S MUNICIPAL [...] Summary. With thousands of seats being filled in this weekend's municipal elections, results can be interpreted in many different ways. One of the principal metrics that pundits will analyze are the outcomes of mayoral races in key districts, known as "emblematic communes". Of the communes [...] | 2008-10-24 14:24:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO957 | CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA SENIOR [...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of October 24, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...] | 2008-10-24 19:28:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PINR CI |
| 08SANTIAGO963 | TERRORISM FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF GULF-BASED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-27 17:17:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL UNSC BA QT CI |
| 08SANTIAGO964 | MIXED RESULTS IN CHILE'S MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [...] Summary: On Sunday October 26, voters across Chile headed to the polls to elect mayors and city council members. This election - widely viewed as a referendum on the national political mood - delivered mixed results. The conservative Alianza coalition won a majority of mayoral votes for the [...] | 2008-10-27 20:52:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO974 | CHILE: 2008-2009 INCSR 1 SUBMISSION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-30 20:03:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL ECON KCRM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO980 | DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES UNDER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-04 15:16:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC PARM EFIN KNNP IR GM CI |
| 08SANTIAGO986 | POSITIVE REACTION IN CHILE TO OBAMA'S ELECTION [...] Summary: Every Chilean daily on November 6 gave extensive coverage to reactions about Barack Obama's election, including remarks by President Bachelet and local political party leaders. The Ambassador also received calls about the election results from an exuberant Senate President Adolfo Zald [...] | 2008-11-06 20:04:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL CI |
| 08SANTIAGO987 | CODEL ENGEL VISIT TO CHILE: NOVEMBER 9-11, 2008 [...] Embassy Santiago warmly welcomes Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY),Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, House Foreign Affairs Committee, and his congressional delegation, from 11/09/2008 to 11/11/2008 as requested reftel. The purpose of the visit is to meet with governmen [...] | 2008-11-07 18:18:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN PA PE CI |
| 08SANTIAGO999 | CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 12 [...] Front page headlines focused on pension system loses (more than $25 billion) because of the international financial crisis; the strike of public employees who are demanding higher wages; and the ongoing scandal about individuals that tested positive for HIV but who had not been notified by the [...] | 2008-11-13 10:43:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR CI |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1028 | ICMEC EXPLORES AREAS OF COOPERATION WITH GODR TO [...] Summary: Guillermo Galarza, a Program Director of the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC),an NGO, visited the DR to raise awareness of the global issue of child sexual exploitation and to meet with local government officials to explore areas of cooperation and aid. [...] | 2008-06-25 20:02:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC CVIS PHUM SOCI DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1060 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: PROGRESS ON ASSET FORFEITURE [...] (U) Summary. On June 13, a representative of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Asset Forfeiture-Money Laundering Unit, accompanied by Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) from the Districts of Puerto Rico and the Southern District of Florida and a Mexico City-based representative of the Internal [...] | 2008-06-30 21:32:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KJUS KCRM SNAR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1073 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who have been selected for Peacekeeping Operations Platoon Exchange, scheduled for 26 July - 06 August, 2008. Post has no disqualifying i [...] | 2008-07-01 19:05:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1074 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who have been selected for Peacekeeping Operations Platoon Exchange, scheduled for 26 July - 06 September, 2008. Post has no disqualifyin [...] | 2008-07-01 19:09:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1075 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PEACEKEPING OPERATIONS, [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who have been selected for peacekeeping operations course, scheduled for 26 July - 06 September, 2008. Post has no disqualifying informat [...] | 2008-07-01 19:13:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1076 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCE [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who have been selected for a Departmental Resource Management Course, scheduled for 26 July - 06 August, 2008. Post has no disqualifying [...] | 2008-07-01 19:27:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1078 | INVITATION FOR PRESIDENT BUSH - INAUGURATION OF [...] This is an action request for WHA/CAR. Please see paragraph 3. 2. On May 16, President Leonel Fernandez was elected President of the Dominican Republic. On August 16, per the Dominican Constitution, President Fernandez will be sworn-in. 3. Action request: Post requests that WHA/CAR wor [...] | 2008-07-01 20:38:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1108 | PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS EVENT [...] On July 3, PolOff delivered to the Office of the Foreign Minister reftel demarche regarding the Prisoners of Conscience Public Affairs event. MFA did not have any immediate substantive response. Post will report any subsequent reply from the ministry. FANNIN [...] | 2008-07-08 20:23:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PREL DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1122 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - COUNTER TERRORISM [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who have been selected for a Counter Terrorism MARSOC/JCET Course, scheduled as on-going training from January 2008 - October 2010. Post [...] | 2008-07-11 16:11:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1167 | DOMINICAN SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS BANINTER BANK [...] Summary. On July 11, the Dominican Supreme Court upheld the convictions in the Banco Intercontinental (Baninter) bank fraud case ensuring that the four defendants will spend time in prison. This is an important step forward because it is the first time that significant sentences were given to [...] | 2008-07-18 12:09:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PGOV PREL KJUS KCOR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1251 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - NCO DEVELOPMENT COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 16 individuals who have been selected for a NCO Development Course, scheduled for 11 August - 26 September, 2008. Post has no disqualifying informati [...] | 2008-08-05 21:48:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO127 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject(s) who has/have been nominated for training. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug respo [...] | 2008-01-25 14:35:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO129 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - COLOMBIAN TRAINERS FOR [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following foreign subject(s) who will be providing training in community based policing to the Dominican National Police. [...] | 2008-01-25 17:04:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM CO DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO130 | LEAHY REQUEST - COASTAL SEARCH AND RESCUE [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects who are tentatively slated to receive training. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug r [...] | 2008-01-25 18:30:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO131 | LEAHY REQUEST - MARITIME SAFETY/PORT CONTROL [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Name and identifying i [...] | 2008-01-25 19:00:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO132 | LEAHY REQUEST - INFORMATION OPERATIONS, FT. [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...] | 2008-01-25 19:14:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1332 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ALP COURSE (1),DOMINICAN [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individual who has been selected for an ALP Course, scheduled for 27 August 2008 - 24 July, 2010. Post has no disqualifying informatio [...] | 2008-08-21 20:32:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1333 | DEMARCHE ON DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN [...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on the designation of an additional five Iranian entities for proliferation activities to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Ciro Amaury Dargam, Assistant Secretary of International Organizations Affairs, took our views on board but had no imme [...] | 2008-08-22 17:39:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP MNUC IR GM PARM EFIN DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO135 | LEAHY REQUEST - MAAG LIAISON OFFICERS [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects who will be receiving meals and other incidental expenses paid for by Defense Department funds. Post h [...] | 2008-01-28 13:00:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO136 | LEAHY REQUEST - AIRCREW LIFE SUPPORT. SHEPPARD [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...] | 2008-01-28 19:54:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1360 | REJECTING RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF S. [...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on Russian recognition of the breakaway Georgian regions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent Dominican response. (U) Please vi [...] | 2008-08-28 18:19:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV GG RU DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1383 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - CYBER CRIME TRAINING (2), [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following two individuals who have been selected for LEGAT sponsored Cyber Crime Training, scheduled for 03 - 05 September, 2008. Post has no disqualifying inf [...] | 2008-09-02 18:09:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO139 | LEAHY REQUEST - PILOT INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...] | 2008-01-28 20:58:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO140 | LEAHY REQUEST - PILOT INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Name and identifying i [...] | 2008-01-28 21:05:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1410 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - MARITIME TERRORISM CIV-MIL [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following three US Navy sponsored individuals who have been selected for a Maritime Terrorism Civ-Mil Course, scheduled for 06 - 20 September, 2008. Post has [...] | 2008-09-05 21:45:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO142 | DOMINICAN FUGITIVE CONTRERAS EXTRADITED TO THE [...] On January 24, U.S. Marshals returned Rick Rogelio Contreras to the United States to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on charges of conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, as well as possession with intent to distribute more than 500 [...] | 2008-01-29 15:17:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1444 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - INSTR. FLIGHT PROCEDURES, [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for Instr. Flight Procedures Course, scheduled for 16 September - 12 December 2008. Post has no dis [...] | 2008-09-15 16:23:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1445 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - HELICOPTER CREW CHIEF [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for Helicopter Crew Chief Training, scheduled for 09 September - 12 December 2008. Post has no disqu [...] | 2008-09-15 17:02:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1471 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PKO/CFAC COURSE (33), [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for PKO and CFAC courses, scheduled for 03 - 17 October, 2008. Post has no disqualifying informatio [...] | 2008-09-19 18:30:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1475 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - VISIT TO COLOMBIAN [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following NAS sponsored individuals who have been selected for a visit to the Colombian National Police, scheduled for October 19 - 25, 2008. Post has no disq [...] | 2008-09-19 19:27:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM SNAR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1484 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - EXPLOSIVE INCIDENT [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following DS/RSO sponsored individuals who have been selected for an Explosive Incident Countermeasures Course, scheduled for 20 October - 20 December, 2008. P [...] | 2008-09-22 14:29:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1486 | EAC MEETING [...] SUMMARY: US EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO CONVENED AN EAC MEETING ON 22 SEPTEMBER 2008, REGARDING A SEVERE STORM WATCH THAT MAY BRING HEAVY RAIN FALL AND POSSIBLE MAJOR FLOODING TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. THE CHARGE D' AFFAIRS CONVENED THE MEETING TO DISCUSS AND IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE COURSES OF ACTION, [...] | 2008-09-22 21:32:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT PTER CASC DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO149 | AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL WITH CANADIAN AMBASSADOR [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador and Mrs. Fannin met Canadian Ambassador Patricia Fortier and her husband Paul Durand, the OAS representative in the Dominican Republic, for a courtesy call. Fortier highlighted the GOC's efforts in stabilizing Haiti and increased role in fighting crime, as well as are [...] | 2008-01-30 20:53:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EINV PINR CA DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1509 | URGENT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - AIR INTEL (2 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-26 12:23:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV MARR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO151 | DOL VISIT HIGHLIGHTS U.S. FIGHT AGAINST CHILD LABOR [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 14 and 15, Department of Labor Deputy Undersecretary Charlotte Ponticelli traveled to the Dominican Republic to attend the launch of the second phase of a DOL-funded child labor project, meet the Secretaries of Labor and Education, civil society and business leaders as [...] | 2008-01-31 11:27:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1532 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - TECH TRAINING INST.COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for a Tech Training Inst. course, scheduled for 07 October - 12 December, 2008. Post has no disqual [...] | 2008-10-01 17:35:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1533 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - NCOA COURSE (4),IAAFA, [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for a NCOA course, scheduled for October 15 - December 12, 2008. Post has no disqualifying informat [...] | 2008-10-01 17:58:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1535 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - INT'L ASSOC. OF CHIEFS OF [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following NAS sponsored individual who has been selected for the International Assoc. of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference, scheduled for 08 - 12 November 2008 [...] | 2008-10-02 13:00:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM SNAR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1536 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - TWO (2) ADDITIONAL NAMES [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for two (2) additional MAAG sponsored individuals who have also been selected for the same Tech Training Inst. course as those candidates listed in reftel A. This cours [...] | 2008-10-02 13:52:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1557 | KOSOVO ICJ RESOLUTION AT UNGA: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC [...] Political Chief delivered Reftel talking points on the Kosovo ICJ resolution at UNGA to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Acting Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Trullols took our views on board and pledged to inform the Foreign Minister, but made no substantive reply. We will report any subseque [...] | 2008-10-07 17:42:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UN UNGA KV DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1572 | STAFFDEL KILDEE [...] Embassy Santo Domingo welcomes STAFFDEL Kildee. Post understands that the Control Officer for the visit is: Captain Baxter Goodly, USN Executive Officer USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Tel: (757) 443-7615 E-Mail: goodlyb@lhd3.navy.mil 2. Post understands that Post is not being requested to prov [...] | 2008-10-09 20:12:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV MARR OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1613 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PT-6A ENGINE TECHNICIAN [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for a PT-6A Engine Technician Course, scheduled for 05 November - 12 December, 2008. Post has no d [...] | 2008-10-20 12:27:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1628 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - 4TH ANNUAL SOVEREIGN [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following DAO US SOCOM sponsored individual who has been selected for 4th Annual Sovereign Challenge Conference, scheduled for 11 - 20 November, 2008. Post has [...] | 2008-10-22 11:36:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO163 | LEAHY REQUEST - AIR MISSION COMMANDER (SPANISH), [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...] | 2008-02-01 18:07:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO164 | LEAHY REQUEST - AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...] | 2008-02-01 18:14:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1649 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - HIV/AIDS PLAN. & POLICY [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 3 MAAG/DOD sponsored individuals who have been selected for HIV/AIDS Planning & Policy Development, scheduled for 06 - 12 December, 2008. Post has no [...] | 2008-10-27 14:18:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO165 | LEAHY REQUEST - UH-1H HELICOPTER MECHANIC COURSE, [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...] | 2008-02-01 18:19:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1650 | CANCEL LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - 4TH ANNUAL [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. New information has surfaced and Post therefore respectfully requests to withdraw reftel request for human rights vetting pursuant to the Leahy Amendment. BULLEN [...] | 2008-10-27 16:37:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1657 | U.S.-CARIBBEAN SECURITY DIALOGUE: DOMINICAN [...] On October 28, the Ambassador delivered Reftel talking points on the U.S.-Caribbean Security Dialogue to Foreign Minister Morales Troncoso. Morales expressed Dominican interest in the meeting and said that he would pass the invitation to Minister of Defense Pena Antonio. In addition, the Dom [...] | 2008-10-29 18:45:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SNAR KJUS PTER EAID MASS MOPS DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO167 | LEAHY REQUEST - SPECIAL REACTION TEAM COURSE, SAN [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...] | 2008-02-01 18:24:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO168 | LEAHY REQUEST - CORROSION CONTROL TECHNICIAN [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...] | 2008-02-01 18:28:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1682 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - SWAT TRAINING (96),SANTO [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 96 MAAG sponsored Dominican SEFA Unit individuals who have been selected for SWAT training, scheduled for 01 November 2008 - 01 November 2009. Post [...] | 2008-10-31 19:42:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO169 | LEAHY REQUEST - T-53/L-13 ENGINE TECHNICIAN [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...] | 2008-02-01 18:32:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1697 | DEMARCHE ON U.S. CANDIDACY FOR CIM DELIVERED [...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on the U.S. candidacy for the Inter-American Commission of Women to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Ciro Amaury Dargam, Assistant Secretary of International Organizations Affairs, took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will [...] | 2008-11-05 12:40:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC OAS KWMN PGOV PREL DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1698 | DEMARCHE ON DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN [...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on the designation of additional Iranian entitites to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Ciro Amaury Dargam, Assistant Secretary of International Organizations Affairs, took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any su [...] | 2008-11-05 12:40:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO17 | PARTNERSHIP FOR DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE: DOMINICAN [...] This cable responds to Reftel request for Post's assessment of the suitability of the Dominican Republic for possible pilot projects under the Partnership for Democratic Governance (PDG). Background ---------- 2. The USG's Democracy and Governance assistance program in the Dominican Rep [...] | 2008-01-04 19:05:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO170 | LEAHY REQUEST - HELICOPTER CREW CHIEF TRAINING, [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistancein conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...] | 2008-02-01 18:35:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO172 | LEAHY REQUEST - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...] | 2008-02-01 18:43:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1739 | DOMINICAN PRESIDENT AND FOREIGN MINISTER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-12 19:37:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO178 | UN DRIP FOLLOW-UP AND OAS STATE OF PLAY [...] In response to reftel, Embassy Santo Domingo does not have current (or future) programs or outreach efforts to assist the indigenous population of the Dominican Republic. While there are some renewed historical and cultural interest among scholars and academics in the country's indigenous Tain [...] | 2008-02-04 20:15:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO18 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - NAS MONEY LAUNDERING [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects who have been nominated for training. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for [...] | 2008-01-04 19:10:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1807 | GODR RESPONSE TO GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR [...] FAS Counselor delivered talking points as per reftel to Minister of Agriculture Salvador Jimenez. On November 25, Jimenez responded by letter conveying his support for the proposed Global Partnership for Agriculture and Food (GPAF). Jimenez said he views GPAF as having the potential to reasse [...] | 2008-11-26 15:33:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EAGR TBIO EAID PGOV DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1810 | DEMARCHE OPPOSING UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH [...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on UNGA resolutions with anti-Israel bias to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent Dominican response. (U) Please visit us at htt [...] | 2008-11-26 18:40:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA IS PA LE SY DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1813 | POLAD FOR VISIT OF HSV SWIFT [...] (U) Post welcomes the visit of HSV Swift. Alain Norman, Political Officer, will serve as POLAD for the visit, with the Military Group (MAAG),Public Affairs, and other Embassy sections performing their usual duties. Post will discuss the specific dates of Mr. Norman's availability by e-mail [...] | 2008-11-28 14:08:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AFIN MARR MAS MOPS DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1825 | DEMARCHE ON UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON [...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on the UNGA First Committee Resolution on Compliance to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent Dominican response. (U) Please visit [...] | 2008-12-02 16:49:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC PARM UNGA DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1871 | DEMARCHE ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION DELIVERED [...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on Kosovo Recognition to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and noted that four Latin American countries have already recognized. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent [...] | 2008-12-10 17:34:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KV DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO19 | NO DOMINICAN-HAITIAN POLITICAL PARTY [...] (U) SUMMARY: The press recently reported that the Dominican-Haitian Community Political Movement (MPCDH),led by Ruben Jean-Baptiste Latorti, will form a political party representing the interests of Dominicans of Haitian descent. Jean-Baptiste clarified that he will not form a political party [...] | 2008-01-04 19:56:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1906 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - NAVAL STAFF COLLEGE (3), [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 3 MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for Naval Staff College, scheduled for 02 January - 17 June 2009. Post has no disqualifying infor [...] | 2008-12-15 14:11:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1907 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - GUEST INSTRUCTORS (4), [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 4 MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected as guest instructors, scheduled for 07 January, 2009. Post has no disqualifying information. Plea [...] | 2008-12-15 14:13:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1908 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - SWAT (3),07 JANUARY 2009 [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 3 MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for SWAT training, scheduled for 07 January 2009. Post has no disqualifying information. Please s [...] | 2008-12-15 14:13:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO192 | OPEN SOCIETY JUSTICE INITIATIVE CONDEMNS DR BIRTH [...] (SBU) Summary: EmbOffs met with representatives of the Soros affiliated Open Society Justice Initiative to discuss the Dominican Republic,s birth registration policy, especially how it adversely affects Dominicans of Haitian descent. The Justice Initiative highlighted deficiencies with the co [...] | 2008-02-07 16:33:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV SMIG CASC HA DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1967 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - RSO - INTERDICTING [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 12 RSO sponsored individuals who have been selected for an Interdicting Terrorist Activity course, scheduled for 2 - 13 February 2009. Post has no d [...] | 2008-12-29 14:24:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | DR MARR PGOV PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1973 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] The 2009 Investment Climate Update for the Dominican Republic. ---------------------------------- A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ---------------------------------- 2. While the Dominican government welcomes foreign investment, significant systemic problems can make investing in the [...] | 2008-12-30 14:38:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD OPIC USTR KTDB PGOV DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO1974 | DOMINICAN TOURIST DESTINATIONS WARY AS ECONOMIC [...] Summary: The tourist havens of Punta Cana and La Romana in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic are beginning to feel the effects of the global economic downturn, but the impact remains limited and most new development is continuing. However, Cap Cana, a large scale luxury resort projec [...] | 2008-12-30 16:47:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EAID DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO202 | LEAHY REQUEST - NATIONAL POLICE ANTI-MONEY [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects, all of whom are members of the Dominican National Police Central Office of Criminal Investigation. P [...] | 2008-02-11 19:04:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO208 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: SOLICITATIONS FOR [...] Per REFTEL, following are Embassy rank-ordered solicitations from a variety of sources for G/TIP managed FY-2008 ESF and INCLE funds. Full proposals to follow via e-mail. a) Name: International Organization for Migration Requested funding: 310,275 USD (all federal) Project title: [...] | 2008-02-12 20:17:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB SMIG PHUM KCRM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO212 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION FOR [...] The Dominican government has requested that it be allowed to submit a proposal for G/TIP managed FY-2008 ESF and INCLE funds beyond the February 12 deadline established in REF A. Three other timely submissions from various NGOs were made in REF B. 2. Embassy forwards information regarding t [...] | 2008-02-13 18:59:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB SMIG PHUM KCRM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO241 | LEAHY REQUEST - INTERNATIONAL LOGISTIC/SUPPLY [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Name and identifying i [...] | 2008-02-19 17:02:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO242 | LEAHY REQUEST - AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Name and identifying i [...] | 2008-02-19 17:07:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO250 | LEAHY REQUEST - INTELLIGENCE BASIC COURSE, FT. [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects and requests notification of clearance NLT February 27, 2008, as notification on or before this date i [...] | 2008-02-20 19:22:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO251 | KOSOVO: DOMINICAN PLANS FOR RECOGNITION ON HOLD [...] As reported in Ref A, Foreign Minister Morales informed the Ambassador on February 15 that, regarding Kosovo's independence, the Dominican Republic would support the United States' position. On February 20, the Ambassador delivered Ref B demarche to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel T [...] | 2008-02-20 19:38:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UN UNMIK YI EU KV DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO261 | NOMINATION FOR TRAINING ON FORCED LABOR AND CHILD [...] Post nominates the following individual for the upcoming conference/training on forced labor and child labor in Washington DC from April 10-11,2008. Jose D. Silva Political Officer (Human Rights and Labor) TED July 2008 2. Post will not be able to cover participant's expenses. The follo [...] | 2008-02-21 17:06:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ELAB OTRA PHUM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO289 | KOSOVO: DOMINICANS PLEDGE DECISION BY FEBRUARY 25 [...] As reported in Refs A and B, Foreign Minister Morales informed the Ambassador on February 15 that, regarding Kosovo's independence, the Dominican Republic would support the United States' position. On February 20, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel Trullols told the Ambassador that fin [...] | 2008-02-22 19:18:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UN UNMIK YI EU KV DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO315 | KIDNAPPING, CATTLE-RUSTLING TREAD ON [...] (U) The recent media reports of kidnapping and cross border skirmishes in the border towns of Dajabon-Ounaminthe highlight the increasing friction between Dominicans and Haitians in this area. Tensions mounted when two Dominican men from Dajabon were kidnapped by a group of about ten armed Ha [...] | 2008-02-29 20:04:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PBTS SMIG HA DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO323 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HUMAN [...] PolOff delivered reftel demarche to Alejandra Liriano, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Relations at the MFA. MFA has no substantive response at this time, but will undertake to relay the information for further consideration. FANNIN [...] | 2008-03-04 16:41:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL |
| 08SANTODOMINGO338 | DEMARCHE ON UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S ADOPTION OF [...] PolOff delivered reftel non-paper, copies of UNSCR 1803 and P5 1 Minister's Statement to Jose Manuel Trullols, Undersecretary of State, General Coordinator at the MFA. MFA has no substantive response at this time. Embassy will report any subsequent Dominican response. FANNIN [...] | 2008-03-06 14:41:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM |
| 08SANTODOMINGO345 | SANTO DOMINGO TRIPWIRE REPORTER CONTACT INFORMATION [...] Per reftel, post designates the following person as the tripwire application reporter in the Tripwire Reporting and Integrated Planning System (TRIPS): Jose D. Silva; Political Officer; Political/Economic Section; Top Secret Clearance; tel 809-731-4203; classified email SilvaJD@state.sgov.gov; [...] | 2008-03-07 15:45:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT CASC CMGT AEMR ASEC |
| 08SANTODOMINGO350 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: 8TH ANNUAL TIP REPORT [...] Please find the following information keyed to reftel questions. -------------------------------- Overview of Dominican Activities -------------------------------- PARAGRAPH A ----------- -- Summary: The Dominican Republic is a country of origin for women trafficked internationally to [...] | 2008-03-10 18:18:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO371 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: PROSECUTION SEGMENT FOR 8TH [...] Please find the following information in response to REF A questions regarding prosecution of human traffickers in the Dominican Republic. This information completes Embassy's 8th Annual TIP Report, initially submitted in REF B. --------------------------------------------- Investigations, [...] | 2008-03-13 20:24:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO389 | PLD HOPES FERNANDEZ WINS WITH SIXTY PERCENT [...] (SBU) On March 6, The Ambassador, ECOPOL Counselor and POLOFFS met with Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) leaders, Francisco Javier Garcia Fernandez, National Campaign Chairman, Cesar Torribio Pena, Presidential legal advisor, and Reinaldo Pared Perez, President of the Senate, to hear their vie [...] | 2008-03-17 19:36:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO428 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: FY 2008 PEDOPHILIA [...] The UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) does not grant any official status, accreditation, or recognition to any organization which promotes and condones or seeks the legalization of pedophilia or has subsidiaries or member organizations that [...] | 2008-03-28 17:36:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PHUM SOCI DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO487 | LEAHY REQUEST - MARITIME INTERDICTION, SANTO [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol and NAS. 3. Names and ide [...] | 2008-04-08 14:51:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PHUM SNAR KCRM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO490 | INSTRAW STAFFING AND BUDGET PROFILE [...] Staffing and budget data for the Dominican Republic-based UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) is as follows: Annual budget: 1.5 million USD Staff: 23 (9 fixed, 10 consultants on average, 4 interns on average). FANNIN [...] | 2008-04-08 18:22:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER ECON POL UN DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO502 | DEMARCHES ON IRAN TRAVEL BAN AND DUAL USE ITEM [...] POLOFF delivered Ref A-B talking points on "Implementing the Travel Ban and Dual Use Item Provisions of UNSCR 1803" to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Ciro Amaury Dargam, Assistant Secretary of International Organizations Affairs took our views on board but had no immediate reply. [...] | 2008-04-09 17:55:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC KNNP IR UNSC DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO518 | INVITATION FOR HOUSE SPEAKER PELOSI [...] This is an action request for WHA/CAR; see para. 3. 2. On April 7, the Ambassador met with Congresswoman Minou Tavares Mirabal (PLD-Santo Domingo),Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Committee. Tavares delivered an invitation to the U.S. Congress to partic [...] | 2008-04-14 12:51:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO55 | SCENESETTER FOR DOL DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY [...] The Dominican Republic has become a reliable supporter of democracy in the sometimes difficult and always strategic Caribbean. Our close relationship is exemplified by Dominican ratification of the CAFTA-DR free trade agreement, and our friendship is cemented by a history of strong economic [...] | 2008-01-10 22:44:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO56 | URGENT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - COUNTER DRUG [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects who have been nominated for training. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for [...] | 2008-01-11 13:14:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO561 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: BANINTER BANKING CONVICTIONS [...] In a key blow to impunity, the 3rd Chamber of the National District's Court of Appeals early this morning upheld the convictions of senior banking officials involved in the disastrous 2003 bankruptcy of Banco Intercontinental (Baninter),made additional findings of guilt for a previously convi [...] | 2008-04-18 18:36:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KJUS KCOR PGOV DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO57 | URGENT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - COUNTER TERRORISM [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject who has been nominated for training. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for E [...] | 2008-01-11 13:14:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO585 | DOMINICAN FUGITIVE CAYETANO EXTRADITED TO THE [...] On April 21, U.S. Marshals returned Henri Cayetano (aka "Figura Vieja") to the United States to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico to face 4 narcotics-related counts, as detailed in indictment number 06-253 (PG),filed on August 19, 2006. The facts contained [...] | 2008-04-22 17:35:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO586 | PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: LEFTIST PARTY HOPES TO [...] (SBU) Summary: In his April 16 meeting with PolOff, Guillermo Moreno, the presidential candidate for the political party Movement for Independence, Unity, and Change (MIUCA),expressed concern about the allegations of the ruling Dominican Liberation Party's (PLD) use of state resources for the [...] | 2008-04-22 18:09:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO587 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: FBINAA LATIN [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in rapidly processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individual who has been selected for a FBI Retraining Course, located in Santiago, Chile, scheduled for May 19-23, 2008. Post possesses no/no [...] | 2008-04-22 18:43:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KJUS KCRM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO594 | DEMARCHE ON PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE DECLARATION [...] POLOFF delivered Reftel talking points on the U.S.-EU Prisoners of Conscience Declaration to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent Dominican response. FANNIN [...] | 2008-04-23 19:54:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL EUN DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO63 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - DOMINICAN NATIONAL POLICE [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects who have been nominated for training. Post has no disqualifying information. And understand per REF t [...] | 2008-01-11 20:20:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PHUM DR HO |
| 08SANTODOMINGO665 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: IDEC CONFERENCE, ISTANBUL, [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following Dominican Army flag officers who serve as the senior leaders of the DEA-equivalent National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD). They have been select [...] | 2008-05-02 15:10:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR SNAR KCRM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO735 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCE [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who has been selected for a Departmental Resource Management Course, located at WHINSEC, and scheduled for June 9 - July 16, 2008. Post p [...] | 2008-05-12 16:50:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO738 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: NCO PROFESSIONAL [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following member of the Dominican Army who has been selected for NCO Professional Development, located at Ft. Benning, GA, and scheduled for July 9 - September [...] | 2008-05-12 18:56:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO744 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULICS SYS [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individual who has been selected for an Aircraft Pneudraulics Systems Technician course, located in San Antonio, TX, and scheduled for May 27 - August [...] | 2008-05-14 13:57:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO745 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INTL LOGISTIC/SUPPLY [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individual who has been selected for a International Logistics/Supply Management Course, located in San Antonio, TX, and scheduled for June 17 - Augus [...] | 2008-05-14 15:25:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO746 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INSTRUCTOR TRAINING, [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following members of the Dominican Army who have been selected for an Instructor Training course, located at Ft. Benning, GA, and scheduled for July 2-23, 2008. [...] | 2008-05-14 16:32:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO747 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL [...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individual who has been selected for an Intermediate Level Education course, located at Ft. Benning, GA, and scheduled from June 13, 2008 to May 28, 2 [...] | 2008-05-14 16:47:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO749 | DEMARCHE DEMARCHE ON NPT PREPARATORY COMMITTEE [...] POLOFF delivered Reftel talking points on the NPT Preparatory Committee Meeting to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent Dominican response. (U) Please visit us at http:/ [...] | 2008-05-14 19:51:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO760 | DOMINICAN ELECTION: FIRST RESULTS INDICATE [...] The Central Election Board (JCE) released its "First Bulletin" at approximately 10:15 p.m., with the following results: -- Leonel Fernandez, Dominican Liberation Party (PLD),53 percent -- Miguel Vargas Maldonado, Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD),41 percent -- Amable Aristy Castro, Ref [...] | 2008-05-17 02:45:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM ECON DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO768 | PROPOSED CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM SECRETARY TO [...] This is an action request for WHA/CAR. On May 19, the Ambassador spoke with President Fernandez and congratulated him on his re-election on May 16. Post recommends that the Secretary also send a congratulatory letter to Fernandez. Post requests that WHA/CAR prepare a letter, using the propos [...] | 2008-05-19 20:11:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO770 | CESFRONT - A PERSPECTIVE FROM PEDERNALES [...] PolOff met with source who is a U.S. citizen currently residing in Pedernales, a border town in the south of the country, doing local development work. Source, in the course of her duties, has regular contact with NGOs, local community leaders, and residents, including Dominicans, Haitians and [...] | 2008-05-19 20:58:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV SMIG MCAP HA DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO79 | DOMINICAN FUGITIVE NUNEZ EXTRADITED TO THE UNITED [...] On January 10, U.S. Marshals returned Maria Nunez to the United States to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey to face charges of conspiracy to commit food stamp fraud, as detailed in indictment number 00-776 (HAA),filed on December 1, 2000. The facts contained [...] | 2008-01-16 11:43:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO822 | DEMARCHE ON CANDIDATE FOR INTER-AMERICAN JURIDICAL [...] On May 21, Post delivered Diplomatic Note No. 95 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The note contained the talking points and resume provided in Reftel regarding the candidacy of David Stewart for the IAJC. 2. The Foreign Ministry has not made any immediate reply. We will report any subs [...] | 2008-05-28 20:35:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV OAS XM DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO884 | ASSESSING LABOR AFTER ONE YEAR OF CAFTA-DR: [...] Summary: In a series of meetings with labor unions, NGOs and officials from the Ministry of Labor (SET),our contacts highlighted some of the successes and continuing problems in labor rights since the entry-into-force of CAFTA-DR in the Dominican Republic in March 2007. Positive improvements [...] | 2008-06-04 15:12:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO887 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC RESPONSE: FORCED LABOR AND [...] This is in response to a Department of Labor request for a list of goods that may have been produced with child or forced labor in the Dominican Republic as mandated by the Trafficking in Victims Protection Act. 2. Post reports that the following goods, listed in paragraph four, are alleged [...] | 2008-06-04 18:41:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI DR |
| 08SANTODOMINGO927 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: SUBMISSION OF NOTE - AGREEMENT [...] Pursuant to refetl, Embassy submitted on June 9, 2008, Diplomatic Note No. 103, regarding the Global Peace Operations Initiative. Embassy had previously received verbal consent from the Dominican Armed Forces and understands that submission of this note does not require a formal, substantive [...] | 2008-06-09 15:39:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS KTIA DR |
| 08SAOPAULO104 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CRISIS BETWEEN COLOMBIA [...] "Time For diplomacy" Liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo editorialized (3/4): "Colombia owes an explanation to Ecuador and the international community for having violated Ecuadorian territory.... No one questions Bogota's right to harass the FARC, a Marxist guerrill [...] | 2008-03-04 12:04:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO109 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CRISIS BETWEEN COLOMBIA [...] "What Is Expected From Brazil" Center-right national circulation daily O Estado de S. Paulo lead editorial maintained (3/5): "The Colombian invasion in Ecuador cannot be characterized as a casual and unmotivated act of aggression. The governments of Ecuador and Venezuela have clearly provide [...] | 2008-03-06 10:29:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO11 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS; SAO PAULO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-10 14:31:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO114 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CRISIS BETWEEN COLOMBIA [...] "The OAS' Prudent Decision" Center-right national circulation daily O Estado de S. Paulo editorialized (3/7): "Brazil, Argentina and Chile wisely decided to isolate caudillo Hugo Chvez, the main catalyst of the crisis being the first to break relations with Colombia and announcing the sendin [...] | 2008-03-07 17:42:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO115 | BRAZILIAN STOCK EXCHANGES BOVESPA, BM&F IN MERGER TALKS [...] SUMMARY: Bovespa Holding, the company that controls and manages the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange, and Brazil's Commodities and Futures Exchange (BM&F) informed Brazil's Securities Commission (CVM) and investors on February 19 that the two companies had initiated negotiations for a possible merger [...] | 2008-03-07 17:43:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV BR |
| 08SAOPAULO122 | SANTA CATARINA GOVERNOR SURVIVES IMPEACHMENT SCARE [...] (U) Summary: Luiz Henrique da Silveira, Governor of the southern state of Santa Catarina, has survived an attempt to remove him from office over allegations of abuse of power. On February 21, the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) voted for technical reasons to suspend the legal proceedings ag [...] | 2008-03-12 09:40:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR KDEM BR |
| 08SAOPAULO123 | MEDIA REACTION: IRANIAN ELECTIONS; SAO PAULO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-12 15:53:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO128 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: SECSTATE RICE'S VISIT [...] "The War Continues" Columnist Eliane Cantanhede commented in largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo (3/14): "Condoleezza Rice used her visit to Brasilia to send a tough message to Latin America, especially Venezuela and Ecuador. In a meeting with Foreign Minister Celso Amorim, [...] | 2008-03-14 15:10:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO138 | MEDIA REACTION: SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA: CHINA' REPRESSION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-18 12:33:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO145 | MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; WESTERN HEMISPHERE: OAS MINISTERIAL [...] "Endless Nightmare At Sight" Center-right national circulation daily O Estado de S. Paulo editorialized (3/19): "A few days before the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, the second most clamorous allegation by the Bush administration to justify the war against Saddam Hussein collapse [...] | 2008-03-19 12:38:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO149 | MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ: FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. [...] "The Costs Of The Adventure" Liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo editorialized (3/20): "The US invasion in Iraq was a humanitarian catastrophe and a political fiasco that placed the Pentagon in a situation without prospect of solution. It has also been a financial [...] | 2008-03-20 12:55:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO15 | MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO THE MIDDLE EAST; [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-11 10:28:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO183 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ'S [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-08 16:08:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO185 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ'S [...] "The Vice of Populism" Liberal and largest national circulation daily Folha de S.Paulo (4/10) says: "President Hugo Chavez, has been increasing expenses with all sorts of social programs for years in order to please his constituents... . This policy...translates into inflationary pressure. T [...] | 2008-04-10 12:23:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO188 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CUBA, GOVERNANCE; SCO [...] 'Material Incentives' in Cuba Center-right O Estado de S.Paulo (4/14) editorializes: "A resolution adopted in February [in Cuba] but only now made public establishes that a 'compaero' who is more productive than the other working the same job will receive a salary proportionally higher... . T [...] | 2008-04-14 12:36:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO204 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: PARAGUAY, PRESIDENTIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-22 14:38:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO22 | MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT BUSH'S MIDDLE EAST VISIT; SAO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-16 18:01:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO222 | MEDIA REACTION: WORLD FOOD CRISIS; WESTERN HEMISPHERE: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-06 10:12:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO223 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: BOLIVIA, REFORMS, [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-06 10:22:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO25 | MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT BUSH'S MIDDLE EAST VISIT; SAO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-18 15:30:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO282 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: COLOMBIA; SCO PAULO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-06 10:49:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO288 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ' [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-09 12:23:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO291 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ' [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-10 11:03:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO297 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ' [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-11 11:37:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO298 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ' [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-12 10:54:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO3 | BIOFUELS ROUNDTABLE FOR A/S SULLIVAN IN SAO PAULO [...] SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, Daniel Sullivan held a roundtable on biofuels developments on December 12 at the American Chamber of Commerce in Sao Paulo. Biofuels interlocutors applauded the USG's progress on the U.S.-Brazil Me [...] | 2008-01-04 10:30:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ENRG EFIN EINV ECON BR |
| 08SAOPAULO30 | MEDIA REACTION: ECONOMY: STOCK EXCHANGE TURBULENCE; [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-23 10:20:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO32 | MEDIA REACTION: ECONOMY: STOCK EXCHANGE TURBULENCE; SAO [...] "Anxiety And Panic In The US" IMF Managing Director Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr. (representing Brazil and eight other nations in the organization) commented in liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo (1/24): "As everyone knows, the economic and financial situation here in [...] | 2008-01-24 10:39:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO322 | Sao Paulo Domestic Employee Validation Study [...] Summary: A recent study of B-1 domestic employee visas issued in Sao Paulo found a 3.5% overstay rate. By instituting new fraud prevention procedures, we hope to reduce this rate even further by closing certain loopholes. In almost all cases, overstays involved both the employer and the app [...] | 2008-06-20 15:58:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KRFD CVIS KCRM SMIG BR |
| 08SAOPAULO324 | Mandatory SWT Report Shows 98.7 Percent Return Rate [...] (U) SUMMARY. Results of a mandatory end-of-season report from Brazilian Summer Work Travel (SWT) agencies show that 98.7 percent of participants had returned to Brazil or changed visa status legally in the U.S. by the end of the program. 1.2 percent of students overstayed their visa status, m [...] | 2008-06-23 11:48:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KFRD OEXC ELAB SMIG BR |
| 08SAOPAULO339 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: DOHA ROUND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-30 10:00:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO348 | MEDIA REACTION: ZIMBABWE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-01 10:42:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO350 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: COLOMBIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-02 10:15:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO359 | MEDIA REACTION: G8 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-07 10:28:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO367 | MEDIA REACTION: G8 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-10 15:39:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO369 | MEDIA REACTION: G8 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-11 14:50:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO371 | MEDIA REACTION: GLOBAL ECONOMY [...] Decisive Game in Geneva Lead editorial in center-right O Estado de S. Paulo (07/14) comments: "The most influential trade negotiators will meet in Geneva within a week to try to save the Doha Round before the new U.S. president takes office. ... The positions never were so close, and yet, i [...] | 2008-07-14 10:15:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO375 | MEDIA REACTION: GLOBAL ECONOMY: SUB-PRIME MORTGAGE CRISIS [...] Another Package Editorial in liberal Folha de S. Paulo (7/15) says: "Frightened by the galloping economic crisis, the Bush administration announced another billion dollar package to help the financial crisis. ...With another billion dollar contribution, the Bush government and the Fed are tr [...] | 2008-07-15 11:53:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO378 | MEDIA REACTION: GLOBAL ECONOMY: DOHA ROUND AND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-16 10:54:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO38 | GOVERNMENT EXPANSION OF "BOLSA FAMILIA" BENEFITS DRAWS [...] On the last working day of 2007, President Lula expanded the scope of Bolsa Familia, the federal monthly stipend benefiting some 11 million poor families, to include an additional payment for each child aged 16 and 17. Opposition politicians called the action unethical and possibly in violati [...] | 2008-01-28 18:39:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SOCI EAID EFIN ECON BR |
| 08SAOPAULO394 | REQUEST FOR DVC WITH REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEDIA [...] PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: PAS Sao Paulo requests a one-hour Digital Video Conference (DVC) with the Democratic and Republican Party media representatives in relation to the 2008 Presidential Elections with a specific focus on electoral coverage of the internet and internet-based social networks, s [...] | 2008-07-24 11:09:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO HO |
| 08SAOPAULO407 | MEDIA REACTION: GLOBAL ECONOMY: DOHA ROUND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-29 16:30:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO417 | GLOBAL ECONOMY: DOHA ROUND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-01 11:12:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO433 | WAR AT CAUCASUS, DOHA 08-11-2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-11 12:23:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO438 | RUSSIA/OSSETIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-13 11:08:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO449 | MEDIA REACTION: MUSHARRAF IMPEACHMENT; MERCOSUL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-20 10:44:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO452 | REINTERPRETING THE VALUE OF DOHA'S FAILURE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-22 09:59:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO456 | GEORGIA/RUSSIA CRISIS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-25 12:06:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO457 | BEHIND THE (GEORGIA) CONFLICT, A FIGHT FOR OIL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-27 11:25:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO458 | GEORGIA-RUSSIA CRISIS; U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-29 08:31:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO460 | U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-29 10:47:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO461 | ELO TEAM DVC "BROWN BAG" - BEST PRACTICE? [...] (U) Summary. Consulate General Sao Paulo's Entry-level Committee (ELC) held a series of digital video conferences with bureaus in Washington, D.C. on mid-level job opportunities. Participants described mid-level positions, key functions of each bureau, skills of successful candidates, and the [...] | 2008-08-29 12:50:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT APER BR |
| 08SAOPAULO467 | Mission Participates in Diversity Panel on Race and [...] Summary: Congen Management Officer (and published author) gave a U.S. perspective on diversity as an invited member of a panel on the subject at Sao Paulo's Biannual Book Festival on August 20. The event featured many of the most important members of Brazil's diversity community. Panel di [...] | 2008-09-04 15:26:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO BR |
| 08SAOPAULO474 | GLOBAL ECONOMY - MORTGAGE CRISIS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-08 10:46:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO477 | GLOBAL ECONOMY - MORTGAGE CRISIS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-09 10:23:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO48 | MEDIA REACTION: State of the Union Message; Sao Paulo [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-01 10:16:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO484 | GLOBAL ECONOMY; BOLIVIA [...] Worse and Worse Editorial in liberal Folha de S. Paulo (09/16) says: "And here we are, with Paulson [Secretary of Treasury] apparently believing that playing Russian roulette with the U.S. financial system was the better option." The phrase, by economist Paul Krugman, describes with acutene [...] | 2008-09-16 11:37:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO485 | U.S. REAL ESTATE FIRMS BULLISH ON BRAZILIAN MARKET [...] (SBU) Summary. On August 22, Ambassador Sobel met with senior executives of U.S. real estate firms operating in Brazil to discuss the competitive environment in the sector. The group, which included residential, commercial and industrial real estate developers, as well as real estate investo [...] | 2008-09-17 11:45:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON EFIN ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO487 | GLOBAL ECONOMY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-18 11:09:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO490 | GLOBAL ECONOMY; BOLIVIA [...] Superpowers Editorial in liberal Folha de S. Paulo (09/19) says: "Due to a lack of a fiscal device to deal with the crisis, the Bush administration decides, without criteria, on the life and death of the companies. In times of war, the Chief of State use to have a special mandate, which temp [...] | 2008-09-19 11:58:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO497 | BRAZIL FOREIGN POLICY: INTERESTS VS. IDEOLOGY, AND MAYBE [...] (SBU) A significant number of academics and international relations consultants in Sao Paulo are frustrated with Brazil's current foreign policy. In their view, left-wing elements in both the Workers Party (PT) and in the Foreign Ministry put ideology ahead of national interest. The critics [...] | 2008-09-23 10:57:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | BR |
| 08SAOPAULO498 | GLOBAL ECONOMY; SOUTH AFRICA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-23 11:02:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO499 | Sao Paulo Consultations Related to the Joint Action Plan to [...] Summary: USG officials held consultations in Sao Paulo with members of civil society on September 10 at Unipalmares, Brazil's first and only university tailored to the needs of Afro-Brazilians. The consultation followed technical meetings for the U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Raci [...] | 2008-09-23 11:11:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO BR |
| 08SAOPAULO503 | SOUTH AFRICA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-24 10:35:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO520 | GLOBAL ECONOMY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-30 11:21:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO521 | Major Visa Fraud Arrest in Sao Paulo [...] (SBU) Summary: On Sept. 23, 2008, a joint Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU)/Assistant Regional Security Officer Investigator (ARSO-I) investigation resulted in the detention of a document producer, a document vendor and three non-immigrant visa applicants. Police were filing charges against them f [...] | 2008-09-30 16:14:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS ASEC BR |
| 08SAOPAULO522 | PROSPECTS FOR BRAZILIAN INVESTMENT AMID CRISIS [...] (U) Summary: Prominent Investment magazine Latin Finance hosted its 6th Annual Brazil Investment Forum in Sao Paulo on September 18. While the original intent of the conference was to explore financing growth and investment in Brazil, taking advantage of Brazil's out-performance of its emerg [...] | 2008-09-30 17:39:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO523 | GLOBAL ECONOMY; ECUADOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-01 11:00:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO528 | Senator Hagel Meets Sao Paulo Business/Political Leaders [...] Summary: Senator Chuck Hagel visited Sao Paulo September 2-3, during which time he met with a variety of interlocutors, including local business representatives as well as foreign policy experts and the Sao Paulo State Governor (foreign policy and Serra discussions Septel). Business contacts [...] | 2008-10-02 16:17:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KPAO BR |
| 08SAOPAULO541 | GLOBAL ECONOMY; FINANCIAL CRISES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-09 09:00:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO550 | RUSSIA, VENEZUELA AND GEORGIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-14 16:01:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO554 | GLOBAL ECONOMY/FINANCIAL CRISIS; U.S. ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-17 10:32:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO566 | U.S. ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-21 09:42:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO589 | U.S. ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-03 09:11:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO60 | MEDIA REACTION: GWOT: GUANTANAMO; SAO PAULO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-12 15:19:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO602 | U.S. ELECTIONS AND G-20 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-06 16:11:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO605 | U.S. ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-07 15:58:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO607 | G-20- Global Economy- Sao Paulo Media Reaction [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-10 12:01:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO615 | G-20 and Doha- Sao Paulo Media Reaction [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-18 12:12:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO616 | Iraq, Global Economic Crisis- Sao Paulo Media Reaction [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-19 12:39:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO618 | Mercosul - Sao Paulo Media Reaction [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-20 11:57:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO625 | Chavez- The Oligarch - Sao Paulo Media Reaction [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 11:59:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO630 | SEVERE FLOODING IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL [...] (U) Heavy rains in the Southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina have left at least 68 dead and over 50,000 homelesss. Santa Catarina State Governor, Luis Henrique da Silveira reported that this is the worst climatic tragedy faced by Santa Catarina state in its history. He said heavy rainfal [...] | 2008-11-26 10:17:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID CASC PREL BR |
| 08SAOPAULO632 | Chavez - Sao Paulo Media Reaction [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-26 16:10:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO636 | Global Economy: Financial market crisis - Sao Paulo Media [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-01 11:58:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO639 | Hillary Clinton- Nominated for Sec State - Sao Paulo Media [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-02 14:44:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO641 | Hillary Clinton and the new US National Security Team - Sao [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-02 18:06:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO642 | FRAUDULENT DOCUMENT RING SHUT DOWN WITH LIGHTNING SPEED [...] (SBU) Summary: On November 13, 2008, a joint Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU)/Assistant Regional Security Officer Investigator (ARSO-I) investigation resulted in the arrest of four members of a fraudulent document ring in Sorocaba, Brazil (Note: Sorocaba is a city of 557,500 located 80 miles to the [...] | 2008-12-03 12:59:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS ASEC BR |
| 08SAOPAULO643 | - Obama's heterogeneous team will call for firm control Sao [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-03 13:33:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO65 | BRAZIL: SAO PAULO INPUT FOR NEW ENERGY REPORT [...] (U) Post sends this cable in response to reftel request for energy-related activities at post. The information below corresponds to the format requested in reftel. --A. Energy Work: The Political-Economic Section of Consulate General Sao Paulo has two economic officers that share coverage o [...] | 2008-02-14 17:46:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG BR |
| 08SAOPAULO652 | Transition - Sec State Nomination - Sao Paulo Media [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-05 14:34:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO654 | Global Economy- China - Sao Paulo Media Reaction - December [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-08 13:49:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO655 | Corrected Copy - Global Economy- China - Sao Paulo Media [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-08 14:13:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO661 | GLOBAL ECONOMY- BRICS AND ANTI-CRISIS ARSENAL - SAO PAULO MEDIA REACTION - DECEMBER 11, 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-11 18:30:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO663 | GLOBAL ECONOMY-BRICS AND ANTI-CRISIS ARSENAL DECEMBER 11, [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-12 11:18:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO676 | WHA - Chavez, Brazilian Leadership and the CALC Summit - [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-19 16:39:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR |
| 08SAOPAULO677 | CHAVEZ, BRAZILIAN LEADERSHIP AND THE CALC SUMMIT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-19 16:40:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO678 | SAO PAULO STATE ORGANIZES TIP MEETING [...] (U) Summary: The State of Sao Paulo and the Secretary of Justice and Citizen Defense organized a broad-based meeting for NGOs and government agencies dedicated to fighting Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Sao Paulo on December 16. Panelists stressed their commitment to "institutionalizing" th [...] | 2008-12-19 17:05:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF KCRM PHUM ELAB KTIP BR |
| 08SAOPAULO683 | UN WORKSHOP ON IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1540, SAO PAULO, NOVEMBER [...] (U)Summary: The UN Workshop on UNSCR 1540 Implementation held in Sao Paulo on November 24-28, 2008, was organized by the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs in cooperation with the Government of Brazil with funding by the European Union and the Governments of Norway and the United Sta [...] | 2008-12-23 16:42:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC KNNP BR |
| 08SAOPAULO687 | BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT CHECK ON [...] (U) In response to reftel, the September 24 Blue Lantern visit, and resulting correspondence, Post conducted additional interviews with recipient company CBC-Brazilian Ammunition Company to discuss import license 050045617. Post is satisfied from the site visit as well as the answers to the r [...] | 2008-12-29 16:42:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC BR |
| 08SAOPAULO691 | ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (OSAC) [...] CRIME AND SAFETY SITUATION: A. Crime Threats: The criminal threat for Sao Paulo is rated critical by the Department of State. Despite reported decreases in crime levels in the State of Sao Paulo, crime is still oppressive and widespread. Much of Sao Paulo,s crimes and violence can be [...] | 2008-12-30 13:00:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC |
| 08SAOPAULO692 | Media Reaction - Mideast - Gaza, Arab-Israeli engagement; [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-30 13:06:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP XM XR XF BR |
| 08SAOPAULO70 | MEDIA REACTION: KOSOVO; SAO PAULO [...] QIndependent Kosovo Liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo (2/19) editorialized: QThe way Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia was not normal. The ideal process for the emergence of a nation was not respected. Among other reasons, an understanding did not work [...] | 2008-02-19 13:15:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO76 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: FIDEL CASTRO'S [...] "Fidel's Resignation" Liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo (2/20) editorialized: "The impact of Fidel Castro's resignation is above all a symbolic one. In practical terms, it only makes official the situation that has existed since July 2006, when the dictator began [...] | 2008-02-20 13:15:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO80 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CUBA; SAO PAULO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-21 12:05:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO85 | MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; CUBA; SAO PAULO [...] "Advance In Pakistan" Liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo (2/22): editorialized: "Contrary to expectations, Pakistan managed to have calm and apparently clean elections, thereby advancing towards establishing itself as a democratic nation. What is bad is that the re [...] | 2008-02-22 12:52:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAOPAULO91 | MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CUBA; SAO PAULO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-26 11:30:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR |
| 08SAPPORO31 | JAPAN AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE: H5N1 AVIAN INFLUENZA STRAIN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-30 09:54:00 | Consulate Sapporo | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU TBIO KSTH ECON PREL SOCI CASC JA |
| 08SAPPORO48 | CONTAINER SECURITY: NEW X-RAY TECHNOLOGY UNCOVERS ILLEGAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-19 12:36:00 | Consulate Sapporo | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAGR ETRD EFIS ZO |
| 08SARAJEVO1089 | BOSNIA- DAO VERFIES DESTRUCTION OF AMMUNITION [...] (U) DAO visited the Bosnian Armed Forces' ammunition destruction facility in Doboj July 2 to verify destruction of ammunition per terms of US-BiH agreement (reftel). DAO confirms that destruction of second segment of ammunition, 870 tons, occurred as required by the agreement. Minister of Def [...] | 2008-07-03 07:54:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MARR BK |
| 08SARAJEVO1231 | BOSNIA - THE LONG, SAD SAGA OF BOSNIA'S HUMAN [...] (U) SUMMARY: The appointment of a single state-level Ombudsman for human rights, a Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) and Council of Europe post-accession requirement, remains incomplete almost two years after the Bosnian parliament adopted legislation mandating it. The initial att [...] | 2008-07-31 08:50:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM EAID BK |
| 08SARAJEVO1312 | TIP: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS HOTLINE NUMBERS FOR [...] (U) In response to reftel, post provides the following information on TIP hotlines in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). It is worth noting that the situation in BiH is made more complex, both legally and practically, by the existence of the two entities in BiH (the Federation of BiH and the Republ [...] | 2008-08-14 05:45:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL BO |
| 08SARAJEVO1408 | BOSNIA'S DEMARCHE REQUEST: CONFERENCE ON AVIAN AND [...] (U) Post delivered reftel information to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Multilateral Division and the Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Food and Rural Development Dusan Neskovic, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations. Neskovic,s office will likely be responsible for a [...] | 2008-09-03 14:45:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU AORC TBIO EAGR EAID PREL |
| 08SARAJEVO1674 | 2008-2009 BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA INCSR REPORT (PART I) [...] (U) Below follows the 2008-2009 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) Part One for Bosnia-Herzegovina. I. Summary Narcotics control capabilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina ("Bosnia") remain in a formative stage and have not kept pace with developments in other areas of l [...] | 2008-10-29 09:07:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SNAR KCRM BK |
| 08SARAJEVO1685 | BOSNIA: EBRD ATTEMPTS TO REVIVE THE 5C CORRIDOR [...] SUMMARY: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has devised a plan to kick start the Corridor 5C highway project in the Federation. Although traditional EBRD loans coordinate primarily with state officials and require sovereign backing and guarantees to repay the loan, E [...] | 2008-11-03 10:39:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV BK |
| 08SARAJEVO1715 | THE KLADUSA CONUNDRUM, AN FPU VISIT TO BOSNIA'S ENIGMATIC [...] [Summary] The Sarajevo Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU) traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) most isolated province to discover why we see such a disproportionate number of visa applicants from the northwestern towns of Bihac and Velika Kladusa. The FPU also wanted to address long held suspi [...] | 2008-11-07 09:39:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CMGT CPAS ASEC BK |
| 08SARAJEVO1721 | BOSNIA:EU PROGRESS REPORT REPORTS LITTLE PROGRESS [...] Summary. The European Commission (EC) on November 5 published its 2008 progress report on BiH's accession efforts. It acknowledges that progress since November 2007 in the four key areas led to the signing of a Stabilization and Accession Agreement (SAA) in June 2008, but that since then Bos [...] | 2008-11-07 15:58:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN PREL PGOV EU BK |
| 08SARAJEVO1807 | BOSNIA - SNAPSHOT OF RECENT INL-FUNDED PROGRAMS [...] (U) The INL-funded programs implemented by OPDAT and ICITAP programs are critical to our efforts to strengthen rule of law in Bosnia, and more broadly speaking, the state. In keeping with the Embassy's priorities, much of this assistance is geared to state-level institutions (State Border Po [...] | 2008-12-02 18:18:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK |
| 08SARAJEVO1879 | BOSNIA: MICROSOFT AND PM SPIRIC SIGN STRATEGIC [...] On December 18, the BiH Council of Ministers and Microsoft finally signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement for access to legal Microsoft applications for all state-level government ministries. Prime Minister Nikola Spiric signed the agreement on behalf of the BiH Government. The agreement o [...] | 2008-12-18 15:07:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN KIPR BK |
| 08SARAJEVO1883 | BOSNIA - 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] (U) Attached is the 2008 update to the Country Report on Terrorism. Embassy Point of Contact for this report is Deputy Political Counselor Michael Martin (martinmb@state.gov). 2. (U) Bosnia and Herzegovina Despite ethnic polarization and disputes among Bosnian political leaders that h [...] | 2008-12-19 11:08:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC BK |
| 08SARAJEVO1885 | BOSNIA: LACING UP THE GLOVES FOR THIS YEAR'S [...] Summary. This year's budget-setting drama in BiH is in full swing. Debates at the state level illustrate the existential crisis it faces - the budget wars are essentially seen as a zero-sum game between funding the state vs. the entities. While a state-level Law on a National Fiscal Council [...] | 2008-12-19 14:35:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON BK |
| 08SARAJEVO349 | BOSNIA - PARLIAMENT CONFIRMS GOVERNMENT; DEBATES [...] (U) Bosnia's House of Representatives on February 20 confirmed all nominations for the Council of Ministers. The government had been in technical mandate since November 1 when Nikola Spiric, Chair of the Council of Ministers and Prime Minister, resigned in protest over the imposition of the [...] | 2008-02-21 17:44:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL BK |
| 08SARAJEVO398 | BOSNIA - SUBMISSION FOR 2008 TIP REPORT [...] (U) Summary: This cable constitutes Post's submission for the 2008 TIP report for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Post's point of contact for trafficking issues is Poloff Danielle Harms, phone 387-33-445-700 x2312, fax 387-33-659-722, e-mail HarmsDA@state.gov. Time spent in preparing report: Po [...] | 2008-03-03 06:55:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG |
| 08SARAJEVO790 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/AGRICULTURAL [...] Summary. Rising food prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) contributed to the overall 4.9% inflation rate in 2007 (Central Bank figures). As a net food importer, BiH experienced across the board food price increases, but particularly troublesome was the effect on the price of bread, a stapl [...] | 2008-04-30 12:13:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ECON ETRD PGOV PREL BK |
| 08SARAJEVO818 | BOSNIA - RESPONSE TO ACTIVISTS FOR DEMOCRACY AND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-08 12:16:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL BK |
| 08SARAJEVO829 | BOSNIA - 2008 PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR PRM [...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraphs 3 and 4. 2. (U) In response to PRM's announced renewal of the Ambassador's Fund for Refugees for the eighth year (ref),we have identified a critical gap in returnee assistance and protection for FY 08. Last year, PRM provided funding for the p [...] | 2008-05-09 12:16:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREF PREL BK |
| 08SARAJEVO848 | BOSNIA: MOVING TOWARD WTO ACCESSION [...] Summary: Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) World Trade Organization (WTO) accession team, led by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations (MoFTER) Secretary Hamdo Tinjak, is optimistic about BiH's chances for WTO accession in the next year or so. Following negotiations with the Europ [...] | 2008-05-14 13:33:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON PREL BK |
| 08SECTIN02OF02PORTOFSPAIN546 | A VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES: THE TRINIDAD CONOMY AS REFLECTED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-01 17:32:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD PREL ECON CVIS TD |
| 08SECTIO01OF02JERUSALEM1847 | JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/07): PALESTINIANS NOT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-07 10:35:00 | Consulate Jerusalem | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS |
| 08SECTION01GF02BISHIEK21 | Libel S5iT3 Chill Fre% Sp%ech in KyR%yzStan [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-06 09:32:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAK IC PGOV |
| 08SEOUL1010 | ROK CHURCH FOUNDATION HELPING NORTH KOREANS START [...] (U) SUMMARY: In an effort to provide essential job training and employment for North Korean refugees who have been resettled in South Korea, a local church group formed the "Merry Year Foundation" in 2007. The Foundation is funded by donations from congregation members who generously donated [...] | 2008-05-16 08:09:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PREF ELAB KS KN |
| 08SEOUL1033 | RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 1: POST- [...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and EO System Co. Ltd. by email and phone. Due to resource constraints, a site visit was not conducted. 2. DAPA's International Cooperation Division Export-Import Control Officer Ms. Lee Yoem-kyong confirmed [...] | 2008-05-21 03:39:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL1056 | RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL [...] Per reftel, post contacted the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) and Kyongju Aerospace Electrical Systems (KAES) by email and phone. Due to resource constraints, a site visit was not conducted. 2. Mr. Kim Ki-Sang, Warrant Officer at ROKAF Logistics Command confirmed to Post that Kyo [...] | 2008-05-23 04:21:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL107 | COMBAT METH EPIDEMIC ACT: ROKG PARTICIPATES IN [...] (U) Per reftel request, Poloff confirmed that the Republic of Korea Government (ROKG) reported their 2006 legitimate domestic requirements for the licit use of ephedrine and psuedoephedrine to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) through the ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade [...] | 2008-01-18 03:18:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR ETRD ECON KS |
| 08SEOUL1085 | ROK RESPONSE TO IRANIAN CRITICAL EQUIPMENT NEEDS [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel information to Kim Jae-woo, First Secretary for Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) on 28 May. Kim relayed continued support for U.S. and UN efforts to curtail Iranian illicit procurement activities. He undert [...] | 2008-05-28 23:50:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC IAEA IR KNNP MNUC PARM PREL TRGY UNSC |
| 08SEOUL1114 | ROK RESPONSE TO GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT [...] (SBU) On 28 May poloff conveyed the reftel information to Kim Jae-woo, First Secretary of the Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). Kim undertook to convey the details of the Global Initiative (GI) Information Portal Advisory Committee [...] | 2008-06-02 06:13:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL PTER KGIC |
| 08SEOUL1120 | ROK'S 17TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WINDS DOWN: A ROUNDUP [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The 17th National Assembly, which officially ended, was characterized by the prominent role of 386er representatives (those born in the 60s that led the democratization movement in the 80s),its left-leaning ideology, the increased number of women, and intense partisan politics. [...] | 2008-06-03 07:29:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR KN KS |
| 08SEOUL1209 | RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE- [...] Per reftel, post contacted the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA),Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA),Sewoon Technology Co. and an additional contractor - UBY, by e-mail and phone. Due to resource constraints, a site visit was not conducted. 2. Ms. LEE Yeom-kyong, DAPA's Expo [...] | 2008-06-17 06:03:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL13 | RESPONSE BLUE LANTERN: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON [...] Per reftel, post contacted the Republic of Korean Air Force (ROKAF) by phone. On December 18, 2007 ROFAK confirmed to Post that it had received P/N 822-1182-002 Transceiver on October 10, 2006 and believed it had also received P/N 622-8112-003HF-9030 Transceiver from Rockwell Collins through I [...] | 2008-01-03 02:03:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL1319 | NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - June 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-01 23:34:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD SENV SOCI KS KN |
| 08SEOUL1337 | PRESS BULLETIN - July 3, 2008 [...] Time for the President to Eat U.S. Beef (Chosun Ilbo, July 3, 2008, Page 27) 2. ROK-U.S. Summit; Breach of Diplomatic Protocol (Hankook Ilbo, July 3, 2008, Page 35) 3. Repeated U.S. Diplomatic Discourtesy (Hankyoreh Shinmun, July 3, 2008, Page 31) Features 4. Bush to Visit Seoul on [...] | 2008-07-03 05:25:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US |
| 08SEOUL1345 | PRESS BULLETIN - July 7, 2008 [...] We Have More Important Things to Worry About (Chosun Ilbo, July 7, 2008, Page 31) Features 2. U.S. "Condoned Summary Executions during Korean War" (Daily Chosun, July 7, 2008) 3 3. Foreign Students in the U.S. Can Work as Interns (Dong-a Ilbo, July 7, 2008, Page 13) 3 4. Majority of [...] | 2008-07-07 06:11:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US |
| 08SEOUL14 | RESPONSE BLUE LANTERN: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON [...] Per reftel, post contacted the Republic of Korean Air Force (ROKAF) by phone. On December 18, 2007 ROFAK confirmed to Post that it had received P/N 822-1182-002 Transceiver on October 10, 2006 and believed it had also received P/N 622-8112-003HF-9030 Transceiver from Rockwell Collins through I [...] | 2008-01-03 02:03:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL1477 | RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-SHIPMENT END-USE [...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Kyongju Aerospace Electrical Systems (KAES - a DAPA-registered official supplier of defense items) by e-mail and phone. (See reftel B for background information regarding KAES.) Due to resource constraints, [...] | 2008-07-25 04:32:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL1558 | RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE [...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the Agency for Defense Development (DDA) by phone. 2. Major KWON Yong-ho in DAPA's Offset Trade Team confirmed to post that the order in question is a supplementary shipment executed by Boeing under offse [...] | 2008-08-07 07:12:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL1568 | RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT [...] Per Reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Dreamtech Technology by phone, email and facsimile. An on-site visit was not possible due to time and resource constraints. 2. Assistant Director CHUNG Jong-wook of DAPA's Aircraft Contract Team confirmed [...] | 2008-08-08 04:36:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL1808 | PRESS BULLETIN - September 11, 2008 [...] Preparing for a Post-Kim Jong-il North Korea (Dong-a Ilbo, September 11, 2008, Page 27) 2. A Sick State (JoongAng Ilbo, September 11, 2008, Page 30) 3. Talk of Kim Jong-il Being Ill Tests Our Crisis Management (Hankook Ilbo, September 11, 2008, Page 39) 4. Act, Don't Overreact, To Rumors a [...] | 2008-09-11 06:44:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US |
| 08SEOUL1835 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE [...] Per reftel, Post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Hanwha International Corporation by email and phone. Due to resource constraints, a site visit was not conducted. 2. Major Seong-mok LEE with the Gun and Ammunition Contract Team at DAPA verified to Pos [...] | 2008-09-17 03:29:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL1894 | KOREA SEES VALUE IN THE CONVENTION ON SUPPLEMENTARY [...] Summary: In a September 19 meeting with ESTHOFF and U.S. nuclear power industry representatives, officials of Korea's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) agreed in principle that the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC) was a constructive framewor [...] | 2008-09-24 08:54:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | IAEA ENRG TRGY AORC KNNP KS JA CH |
| 08SEOUL1980 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] Per reftel, Post contacted Yeonhab Precision and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) by email And phone. A site visit was not possible due to resource constraints. 2. Mr. Lee Kwan-young at Yeonhab Precision informed Post that the company was established in 1980. The fi [...] | 2008-10-08 05:06:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL2014 | ELECTIONS IN AFGHANISTAN: ROKG SEEKS DETAILS ON [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) On October 14, poloffs delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Development Cooperation Division's Jong-ho Kyun. Kyun noted that Deputy Minister for Multilateral, Global and Legal Affairs Oh Joon, who h [...] | 2008-10-14 08:02:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AF KDEM KS PGOV PREL XB XC XD XE XF XG |
| 08SEOUL2061 | ROK RESPONSE TO GEORGIA DONORS' CONFERENCE REQUEST [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-21 00:00:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN PREL RS KMCA KCRS KS |
| 08SEOUL2160 | ROKG ON DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-04 08:38:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC IR GM EFIN KS |
| 08SEOUL2166 | ROK EMBRACES ITS ROLE AS CHAIR OF FIRST APDP SOM [...] (U) Summary: The Republic of Korea hosted and chaired the first Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) of the Asia-Pacific Democracy Partnership (APDP) in Seoul on October 31, 2008. Twelve countries participated: Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand, the Philippines, the [...] | 2008-11-05 06:57:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PGOV PHUM KS |
| 08SEOUL2168 | ROKG REACTION TO FATF GUIDANCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-05 22:23:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KNNP KS PARM |
| 08SEOUL2191 | MEDIA REACTION IN SEOUL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-10 07:36:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KMDR |
| 08SEOUL2192 | PRESS BULLETIN - November 10, 2008 [...] Prepare for Renegotiation of ROK-U.S. FTA (Hankyoreh Shinmun, November 10, 2008, Page 27) 2. Seoul Should Not Delay Introducing the FTA Ratification Bill to the National Assembly (Seoul Shinmun, November 10, 2008, Page 31) 3. Cooperation and Trust (JoongAng Ilbo, November 8, 2008, Page 26) [...] | 2008-11-10 07:51:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US |
| 08SEOUL2261 | Nominee for December 15-19 IPR Administration Program [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 02:02:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD AORC ASEC KIPR OTRA CVIS KS |
| 08SEOUL2265 | MEDIA REACTION IN SEOUL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 05:18:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US KPAO KMDR |
| 08SEOUL2278 | FOLLOW UP WITH ROKG ON FATF STATEMENT ON IRAN [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) On November 18 econoff called on Lee Sang Soo, First Secretary in MOFAT's Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division, to deliver demarche (Ref A). Lee pledged to deliver the demarche to KoFIU and was pleased to hear tha ec [...] | 2008-11-26 07:21:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KNNP PREL PARM KS IR |
| 08SEOUL2279 | PRESS BULLETIN - November 26, 2008 [...] The ROK and the U.S. Agree to Transform Cash-based Financial Contribution for USFK Upkeep to a Goods Provision (Dong-a Ilbo, November 26, 2008, Page 8) 2. 37% of ROK Lawmakers: "The KORUS FTA Would be Revised" (Dong-a Ilbo, November 26, 2008, Pages 1 and 6) Top Headlines Chosun Ilbo, H [...] | 2008-11-26 07:32:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US |
| 08SEOUL2286 | PRESS BULLETIN - November 28, 2008 [...] U.S. Beef Sales; "It Is Cheap..." "But..." (Hankook Ilbo, November 28, 2008, Page 13) Top Headlines Chosun Ilbo Prosecutors to Seek Arrest Warrant for Former President Roh Moo-hyun's Elder Brother on Suspicion of Taking 1 Billion Won in Return for Influencing Sale of Sejong Securities t [...] | 2008-11-28 07:05:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US |
| 08SEOUL2293 | SOUTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - NOVEMBER 2008 [...] (U) Korea Announces 33 Trillion Won Stimulus Package: On November 3, the South Korean government announced a 33 trillion won (approximately USD 25 billion) stimulus package (equal to 3.7 percent of 2007 GDP). The package includes 11 trillion won (USD 8.5 billion) in additional fiscal spending [...] | 2008-12-01 06:52:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS |
| 08SEOUL2306 | NEW NGO REVEALS ABUSE AT PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN DPRK [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At the November 18 inaugural gathering of Campaign for North Korean Freedom (NK Freedom),Yonsei University Associate Professor of Law Hong Seong-phil explained that the group's founding was based on the notion that defectors needed to take ownership of the North Korean human r [...] | 2008-12-02 22:11:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM PGOV PROP KTIP KS KN |
| 08SEOUL2333 | DEMARCHE REQUEST - REPUBLIC OF KOREA PARTICIPATION [...] On December 4, poloff delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) Development Cooperation Division's Jong-ho Kyun. Below are responses to questions posed in reftel. -- The ROK is planning to end participation in the RRT because their RRT members will be unpr [...] | 2008-12-05 07:28:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID KS IZ |
| 08SEOUL2341 | PRESS BULLETIN - December 8, 2008 [...] U.S. Automakers' Blaming of the ROK Preposterous (Dong-a Ilbo, December 8, 2008, Page 27) 2. North Korea's Nuclear Verification Needs Patience (Hankook Ilbo, December 8, 2008, Page 39) Features 3. U.S. State Department Asks Ambassadors Overseas to Submit Resignations (Dong-a Ilbo, De [...] | 2008-12-08 07:42:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US |
| 08SEOUL2354 | ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE: LIMITED ROKG [...] This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on November 25 to MOFAT Southeast Asian Affairs Deputy Director Lee Yong-joon. Lee said an interagency meeting is required before he could provide a response. 3. (SBU) On December 3, Lee stated that [...] | 2008-12-09 08:32:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF RP |
| 08SEOUL2361 | DEMARCHE RESPONSE: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED LACEY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-10 07:18:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID EAGR ETRD |
| 08SEOUL2363 | ROKG RESPONSE ON EU REGULATIONS ON RECOGNIZED [...] (U) Post followed up with Mr. Kim Jaegeun, Assistant Director of Maritime Technology Division at the Ministry of Land, Transportation and Maritime (MLTM) on reftel demarche expressing concerns about the EC's third maritime safety package. 2. (U) Kim described the ROKG agreed with the US posi [...] | 2008-12-11 02:29:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EUN IMO KS |
| 08SEOUL2387 | HORN OF AFRICA PIRACY: FORMATION OF CONTACT GROUP [...] (U) Poloff met with Ahreum Cho of the Security and Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Division within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) on December 12. Cho welcomed the information in reftel A, and will pass on the information to her director and to MOFAT representatives in the U [...] | 2008-12-12 07:53:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER KS |
| 08SEOUL2399 | MEDIA REACTION IN SEOUL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-15 07:38:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US KPAO KMDR |
| 08SEOUL2401 | PRESS BULLETIN - December 15, 2008 [...] "Six-Party Process Reveals Its Fundamental Limitations" (JoongAng Ilbo, December 13, 2008, Page 26) 2. What the "Controversy over North Korea's Nuclear Status" Means (Chosun Ilbo, December 15, 2008, Page 35) 3. Obama's Way of Dealing with North Korea (Hankook Ilbo, December 15, 2008, Page 39 [...] | 2008-12-15 08:16:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US |
| 08SEOUL2402 | DAY IN LIFE OF NORTH KOREAN DEFECTORS IN SOUTH [...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff attended the second annual group wedding for four North Korean defector couples organized by a South Korean NGO. The couples were grateful for the ceremony, which they postponed because of lack of funding. Poloff also met with two of the brides to discuss their experien [...] | 2008-12-15 08:23:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP PGOV PHUM PREF PREL PINR KS KN |
| 08SEOUL2408 | NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - NOVEMBER 2008 [...] (U) DPRK Bond Prices Low and Falling: Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported November 7 by quoting Exotix Limited, a United Kingdom-based investment bank, regarding North Korean bond prices -- "The price has fallen since July this year. The market then was in the mid 20 cents, but it is now in the te [...] | 2008-12-16 05:56:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN |
| 08SEOUL2411 | MEDIA REACTION IN SEOUL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-16 07:29:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US KPAO KMDR |
| 08SEOUL2423 | PRESS BULLETIN - December 17, 2008 [...] U.S. Congressional Delegation: "If the ROK Ratifies the KORUS FTA, the U.S. Congress Will Also Make Efforts to Do So" (JoongAng Ilbo, December 17, 2008, Page 6) 2. "Line" in Front of U.S. Embassy Has Disappeared, but No Tourism "Boom" Yet (Munhwa Ilbo, December 16, 2008, Page 10; Excerpts) [...] | 2008-12-17 06:46:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US |
| 08SEOUL2427 | MEDIA REACTION IN SEOUL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-18 05:28:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US KPAO KMDR |
| 08SEOUL2429 | U.S.-ROK SMA AGREEMENT INITIALED [...] (SBU) In accordance with reftel, A/DCM Joseph Yun and MOFAT Ambassador Cho Byung-jae initialed the SMA Agreement on Wednesday, December 17, and agreed on the text for the accompanying diplomatic note. A scanned copy of the initialed agreement has been sent to both EAP/K and USFK. 2. (SBU) [...] | 2008-12-18 06:53:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PREL PGOV KS |
| 08SEOUL2441 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON [...] Per reftel request, Econoff contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) by phone to verify the transaction involving fiber optic inverters exported by Schott North America Inc. Econoff also conducted a site visit of EO Systems to verify the bona fides of the firm. 2. [...] | 2008-12-19 03:52:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL2448 | SEOUL ESTH UPDATE - NOVEMBER 2008 [...] On December 7 last year, a crane-carrying barge, belonging to Samsung Group's shipbuilding arm, rammed into Heibei Spirit, a Hong Kong-registered oil tanker, causing some 10,500 tons of crude oil to gush into the western coastal waters - Korea's worst oil spill ever. A shore of soft white san [...] | 2008-12-22 01:58:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ECON ELTN TBIO TNGD TRGY TSPA KGHG KSCA KS |
| 08SEOUL2452 | AMBASSADOR'S INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH THE KOREAN MINISTER [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 18, 2008, Ambassador Stephens paid a courtesy call on Korean Minister of Justice Kim Kyung-Han at the Gwacheon Government Complex. She raised USG concerns about international child custody and abduction issues and urged the ROK to join the Hague Convention on the C [...] | 2008-12-22 05:48:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL CVIS CASC KOCI KS |
| 08SEOUL2453 | PRESS BULLETIN - December 22, 2008 [...] Wrong Troop Dispatch Should Never Be Repeated (Hankyoreh Shinmun, December 20, Page 27) Features 2. Former U.S. Ambassador Vershbow: "In Case of Kim Jong-il's Death, Reform and Opening-up Will Be Accelerated... The ROK Should Prepare for North Korea Contingency" (Dong-a Ilbo, December 22 [...] | 2008-12-22 06:16:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US |
| 08SEOUL2487 | PRESS BULLETIN - December 30, 2008 [...] "Breaking the Cycle" (JoongAng Ilbo, December 30, 2008, Page 30) 2. "Massive Israeli Assault on Palestinians" (Hankook Ilbo, December 30, 2008, Page 39) 3. "Israel Is Launching Indiscriminate Attacks for What?" (Hankyoreh Shinmun, December 30, 2008, Page 27) Features 4. Kim Jong-il' [...] | 2008-12-30 07:02:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US |
| 08SEOUL2496 | ROK TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO CONTACT GROUP ON [...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. In response to reftel, Hyunghwa Cho of the Security and Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Division within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade informed poloff on December 31 that the ROKG will send the following two representatives to [...] | 2008-12-31 01:52:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM EWWT MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER |
| 08SEOUL262 | BLUE HOUSE SENIOR SECRETARIES ANNOUNCED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 10, the Presidential Transition Committee announced the lineup for the Blue House Senior Secretaries. Notably, GNP lawmaker Park Jae-wan was named SIPDIS Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs, and Korea University Professor Kim Byung-kook Senior Secr [...] | 2008-02-11 07:14:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR KN KS |
| 08SEOUL287 | RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK [...] Per reftel, post coordinated with the Joint U.S. Military Affairs Group (JUSMAG) regarding pre-license application 05-050082328. JUSMAG contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) by phone and fax. 2. On February 5, 2008 Mr. Jin Won Gyoon, of the International Contrac [...] | 2008-02-13 03:08:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL297 | CABINET REFORM PLAN AT A STANDSTILL [...] With the Cabinet reform bill set to cut the number of ministries from 18 to 14 stalled at the National Assembly, the Transition Team and the GNP are planning to announce the Cabinet lineup February 15. The list is said to be almost final, although there may be some additions depending on how [...] | 2008-02-14 08:01:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR KN KS |
| 08SEOUL317 | STIFF COMPETITION FOR GNP SEATS IN BUSAN [...] (U) This message is from the American Presence Post (APP) in Busan, Korea. 2. (U) With the April 9 general elections less than 60 days away, competition for Grand National Party (GNP) seats is setting new records. Spurred on by Lee Myung-bak's landslide victory in the presidential election [...] | 2008-02-18 01:15:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KS |
| 08SEOUL341 | RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 LICENSE 05-050050727 [...] Per reftel, Econoff and staff from the Joint U.S. Military Affairs Group (JUSMAG) contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA),the Republic of Korea's Air Force (ROKAF),Cosco Technology and Bluenier (formally Hass International) by phone and fax. Due to resource constrain [...] | 2008-02-21 02:36:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL342 | RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 LICENSE 05-0055232 [...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) by phone and fax. 2. On January 30, 2008, Major Kim Jung Min, responsible for Basic Ordering Agreements on the DAPA Contracts Team, and Mr. Son Young Baek, President of First Trading (an agent of the AVL Intern [...] | 2008-02-21 02:37:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL474 | NGO CONTACTS UNAWARE OF UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW [...] (U) Embassy contacts in Korea's NGO community were unaware of the UN Human Rights Council's new Universal Periodic Review special mechanism, and, consequently, did not submit input to the review. As noted in reftel, the deadline for Korean NGOs to participate has passed. VERSHBOW [...] | 2008-03-11 07:42:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL IO DRL KS UN |
| 08SEOUL496 | BUSAN NOT AS FAR FROM NORTH KOREA AS YOU MAY THINK [...] (U) This message is from the American Presence Post (APP) in Busan, Korea. 2. (U) SUMMARY: Despite an apparent lack of attention to North Korean issues, the port city of Busan is home to several key players in the expansive realm of North Korean issues. While Busan is home to one of the [...] | 2008-03-13 04:08:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KS |
| 08SEOUL499 | SOUTH KOREAN NGOS' UPHILL STRUGGLE IN NORTH KOREA [...] (SBU) In early March, DPRK officials faxed a request to their ROK counterparts at Mt. Kumgang saying that South Korean aid workers should "temporarily" halt visits to Mt. Kumgang and Kaesong, but noting that aid would still be accepted, with no further explanation. The message encapsulated No [...] | 2008-03-13 06:31:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KS KN ECON EAID |
| 08SEOUL583 | SEOUL RESPONSE: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 LICENSE [...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) by email, phone and fax. 2. Following several communications in March, DAPA Helicopter Project Team Major Nam Ki-jin confirmed that the 6th Group of the Materials Ma [...] | 2008-03-24 07:23:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL594 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 PRELICENSE END-USE CHECK ON [...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and LIG NEX 1 by email, phone and fax. 2. On March 21, 2008 Navy Commander Hokun, Yoo of the PKX-A Team at DAPA confirmed by e-mail that DAPA ordered the items listed in DTC Case No. 050090721. The items will [...] | 2008-03-25 07:24:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL682 | FINAL POLLS POINT TO GNP MAJORITY [...] (U) SUMMARY: With general elections less than a week away, the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) is poised to secure a significant majority in the National Assembly. The latest polling data ) the last to be released before April 9 according to election law stipulations ) revealed that of the [...] | 2008-04-04 08:22:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KN KS PGOV PINR PREL |
| 08SEOUL702 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 END-USE CHECK: [...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA),Agency of Defense Development (ADD),and LIG NEX 1 by email, phone and fax. 2. All of our contacts (LTC Hwang Young Joo, M-SAM Program Manager, DAPA; Dr. Kim Il Suk, M-SAM Program Development, ADD; Mr. Choi [...] | 2008-04-08 01:14:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL877 | REQUEST TO DOWNGRADE CABLE CLASSIFICATION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-29 08:16:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KNNP SY KS KN |
| 08SEOUL974 | FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE RE: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 LICENSE [...] Per reftel, the ROK Air Force?s (ROKAF) Logistics Command Inspector Bae Kang- ho confirmed receipt of the Attitude Director Indicator (ADI) parts referenced below for the F-4. The ADI parts were delivered to the ROKAF on April 8, 2008. Quantity/Commodity (1) 4 P/N:138947-01 NSN: 66 [...] | 2008-05-13 07:42:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AU ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08SEOUL991 | MAY 21 - DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE CUBAN PEOPLE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-15 04:25:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PREL EUN CU KS |
| 08SHANGHAI174 | ZHEJIANG PROVINCE'S WENZHOU: CHINA'S ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER [...] (U) Summary: During an April 23-24 visit to Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, local officials and entrepreneurs said that many of Wenzhou's export-oriented enterprises are under pressure from increasing raw material prices, renminbi (RMB) appreciation and U.S. economic changes. In response, local [...] | 2008-05-13 03:04:00 | Consulate Shanghai | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETRD PGOV KIPR SOCI CVIS CH |
| 08SHANGHAI256 | COUNTDOWN TO CROSS-STRAIT FLIGHTS: VIEW FROM SHANGHAI [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Shanghai is watching closely as China and Taiwan prepare to implement a recently negotiated agreement launching weekend cross-Strait charter flights and opening Taiwan to Mainland tourists. Local travel companies Shanghai Airlines and Shanghai CYTS Tours seem positive on the [...] | 2008-07-03 02:44:00 | Consulate Shanghai | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR PREL ECON SOCI CH TW |
| 08SHANGHAI284 | SHANGHAI ENERGY EXPERTS - COAL IS KING [...] (SBU) Summary. With summer peak demand for power approaching in East China, another round of possible thermal coal shortages is causing great concern. Industry experts said the main bottleneck in China's thermal coal supply is transportation, although coal exports (encouraged by a gap betwe [...] | 2008-07-28 09:06:00 | Consulate Shanghai | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON ETTC EINV CH |
| 08SHANGHAI35 | AVIAN INFLUENZA PREVENTION IN JIANGSU PROVINCE [...] (SBU) Summary: Two confirmed cases of Avian Influenza (AI) in Jiangsu Province have focused attention on Jiangsu's ongoing efforts against AI. In meetings with Conoff, Jiangsu health officials confirmed reports that a father and son both contracted AI in December. Jiangsu CDC does not have [...] | 2008-01-28 08:21:00 | Consulate Shanghai | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO PGOV ECON CH |
| 08SHANGHAI36 | SHANGHAI AVIAN INFLUENZA PREVENTION CONTINUES [...] (SBU) Summary: In discussions with Conoff on January 25, Shanghai Health Bureau and Center for Disease Control (CDC) officials stressed that the city's Avian Influenza (AI) prevention and reaction plans are on track. Shanghai CDC has recorded only one case of AI infection, which occurred in 20 [...] | 2008-01-29 07:14:00 | Consulate Shanghai | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO ECON PGOV CH |
| 08SHANGHAI383 | SHANGHAI VICE MAYOR AI BAOJUN DISCUSSES SHANGHAI'S ENERGY [...] (SBU) Summary: During a September 5 meeting with Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary David Bohigian, Shanghai Vice Mayor Ai Baojun explained the Shanghai Government's efforts to build its alternative/renewable energy capacity, particularly focusing on wind energy and alternative energy [...] | 2008-09-11 05:28:00 | Consulate Shanghai | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON EIND PGOV BEXP CH |
| 08SHANGHAI430 | (SBU) GRIM OUTLOOK FOR EXPO PARTICIPATION [...] (SBU) Summary: Prospects for an American national pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 look increasingly grim. The private sector fundraising team reported on Sept. 29 that the initial $500,000 of USA Pavilion seed money is exhausted with as yet no new money raised to pay for the pavilion [...] | 2008-09-30 07:59:00 | Consulate Shanghai | UNCLASSIFIED | CH KPAO BEXP SCUL ETRD PREL |
| 08SHANGHAI450 | STONES FROM OTHER HILLS SERVE TO POLISH THE JADE: SUZHOU'S [...] (U) Summary: Suzhou Mayor Yan Li invited Shanghai-based diplomats, business people and sister city reps to a two-day event Sept. 26-27 showcasing the city as a model of investment-friendly and harmonious development. Although billed as a an opportunity for the city to seek advice from outside [...] | 2008-10-21 04:35:00 | Consulate Shanghai | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV PGOV PREL ETRD ECON SOCI CH |
| 08SHANGHAI459 | READING PEARL BUCK IN ZHENJIANG [...] Summary: Zhenjiang, a city of one million at the junction of the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal, proudly proclaims its connection to Pearl S. Buck, author of "The Good Earth" and 1938 winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Once unwelcome in China, Buck is now praised as a bridge betwe [...] | 2008-10-28 06:45:00 | Consulate Shanghai | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL KPAO OIIP PREL EAGR CH |
| 08SHANGHAI530 | FORMER U.S. AMBASSADOR TO CHINA JOHN LEIGHTON STUART LAID TO [...] (U) Nearly 60 years after departing his post, the last U.S. Ambassador to serve in pre-PRC Mainland China was laid to rest in a cemetery near Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang Province. The interment of the remains of former Ambassador Dr. John Leighton Stuart on November 17 completed a jo [...] | 2008-12-09 04:46:00 | Consulate Shanghai | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KPAO CH |
| 08SHENYANG84 | HAO YUE ISLAMIC BEEF REVAMPS DOMESTIC STRATEGY TO [...] Summary. Hao Yue Islamic Beef Company (one of the largest beef companies in China) has changed its sales strategy in order to control retail prices and take advantage of beef's increasing importance in the Chinese diet. While Hao Yue previously serviced the domestic market by selling to who [...] | 2008-06-24 00:54:00 | Consulate Shenyang | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EAGR CH |
| 08SINGAPORE1010 | SINGAPORE FEELS AFTERSHOCKS OF WALL STREET CRISIS [...] Summary: Singapore is feeling repercussions from this week's financial crisis on Wall Street, which helped send the local exchange down nearly seven percent so far this week. Although local banks are well capitalized and face no serious threat from the crisis, individual investors in Lehman [...] | 2008-09-17 09:54:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON SN |
| 08SINGAPORE1024 | RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),CommAttache TODD AVERY, CommS [...] | 2008-09-19 08:20:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG |
| 08SINGAPORE1025 | RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),CommAttache TODD AVERY, CommS [...] | 2008-09-19 08:20:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG |
| 08SINGAPORE1059 | GIC ISSUES FIRST ANNUAL REPORT IN BID FOR TRANSPARENCY [...] Summary: In a bid to provide greater transparency and allay global concerns over sovereign wealth funds, Singapore's state-owned Government Investment Corporation (GIC) issued its first annual report offering some details on the operations of one of the world's largest and more secretive inve [...] | 2008-09-30 09:03:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON SN |
| 08SINGAPORE1110 | Singapore In Recession, Loosens Monetary Policy [...] (U) Summary. Singapore officials announced October 10 that third quarter GDP growth was a negative 0.5 percent, which on top of negative second quarter numbers placed the country into a technical recession. Analysts blamed the poor performance on declining industrial production and falling e [...] | 2008-10-16 10:57:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON ETRD EINV SN |
| 08SINGAPORE116 | RESULTS OF BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON LICENSE [...] Post conducted a site visit to verify the bona fides of Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd. Paul Wallace, Buyer for Singapore Technologies Electronics, provided Emboff with a copy of purchase order EJP2805/13 dated December 10, 2007. Wallace confirmed that the order for PRC-77 Radio (Porta [...] | 2008-01-30 07:17:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD ECON KOMC SN |
| 08SINGAPORE1168 | FTA REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS BENEFITS, UNRESOLVED ISSUES [...] Summary/Action Items: Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Barbara Weisel praised the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during an annual review of the agreement held via digital videoconference (DVC) October 10, citing its contribution to increased bilateral trade and investment in the [...] | 2008-11-04 07:35:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON EFIN EINV ECPS SENV EAGR KTEX KIPR SN |
| 08SINGAPORE1176 | SINGAPORE EXPRESSES APPRECIATION FOR U.S. SUPPORT [...] (U) Embassy Singapore received the following Diplomatic Note dated 24 October 2008 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Singapore. 2. (U) Text of Diplomatic Note: Begin Text MFA/IOD/00901/2008 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore presen [...] | 2008-11-05 10:03:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | INTERPOL PGOV KTIA SN |
| 08SINGAPORE1190 | SINGAPORE MEDIA REACTION TO U.S. PRESIDENTIAL [...] (U) Summary: In cooperation with the American Association of Singapore and the American Chamber of Commerce, the Embassy held an Election Day brunch event at the American Club on November 5. Over 250 Americans and Singaporeans gathered to watch the results come in. This event capped a popul [...] | 2008-11-07 10:04:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SCUL SN |
| 08SINGAPORE1242 | EXPORT DEPENDENCE DRAGS DOWN SINGAPORE ECONOMY [...] Summary: Singapore's export performance recorded a 15- percent drop in October, the sixth consecutive monthly decline. Singapore's reliance on exports for a substantial part of its economy helped drag the country into a technical recession during the third quarter, a situation unlikely to im [...] | 2008-11-21 10:13:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD SN |
| 08SINGAPORE128 | APEC Secretariat Staffing, Employment, and Budget Data (CY [...] Per reftel request, we provide the following information concerning the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat's staffing, employment, and budget for CY2007. SIPDIS Staff Lists ----------- 2. The APEC Secretariat has a small staff and a flat hierarchy, with no separat [...] | 2008-02-01 06:19:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER ECON APECO SN |
| 08SINGAPORE1315 | SINGAPORE SIGNS FTA WITH GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL [...] Summary: Singapore signed a Free Trade Agreement with the six Arab countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),significantly liberalizing trade with an increasingly important trading partner and destination for foreign investment. Ninety-nine percent of Singapore's domestic exports to t [...] | 2008-12-18 06:29:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD SN |
| 08SINGAPORE1324 | SINGAPORE RESPONSE ON LEGISLATIVE RESTRICTIONS FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-19 10:02:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | KUNR AORC AFIN SN |
| 08SINGAPORE1325 | SINGAPORE EXPORTS CONTINUE TO SLIDE [...] The GOS released export statistics for November showing a 17.5 percent year-on-year decline in non-oil domestic exports (NODX),continuing a now seven-month decline (see reftel). The drop was larger than market expectations of a 14.5 percent fall, and represented the worst monthly performance [...] | 2008-12-19 10:02:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD SN |
| 08SINGAPORE1328 | RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Application Number: D408150; Attention: OEA/532/M. Nickson/Antoinette Dyson- License Applicant: Symmetricom Inc. 2300 Orchard Pkwy., San Jose, CA 95131, Contact: Ms. Su [...] | 2008-12-22 00:27:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG |
| 08SINGAPORE1338 | SINGAPORE LIFTS BAN ON CHINESE MILK PRODUCTS [...] Summary: Singapore's Agro-Veterinary Authority (AVA) lifted its three-month ban on imports of Chinese milk and milk products, instituted after some imports were found to have elevated levels of melamine. AVA inspectors said they were satisfied with China's control measures to ensure against [...] | 2008-12-23 06:44:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EAGR SN |
| 08SINGAPORE1341 | DEMARCHE TO SINGAPORE ON DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-24 04:59:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP EFIN PARM IR SN |
| 08SINGAPORE332 | SINGAPORE'S FY2008 BUDGET: RECORD SURPLUS FUNDS MORSELS [...] (U) Summary: Coming off a year of record-setting revenues and a fiscal surplus of 14.8 percent of GDP, the GOS budget disappointed analysts by providing a package of only S$1.8 billion (US$ 1.28 billion) in "giveaways" for lower and middle income groups, and leaving the personal income tax ra [...] | 2008-03-17 05:10:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ELAB EINV PGOV SOCI KTDB SN |
| 08SINGAPORE34 | SINGAPORE - 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) In response to reftel instructions, this message is Post's draft chapter of the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Singapore. As requested, we have also provided via email a Microsoft Word version of the document to EB/IFD/OIA. 2. (SBU) Begin text of Statement: Singapore 2008 [...] | 2008-01-10 07:27:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR |
| 08SINGAPORE534 | BLOGGERS DEMAND INTERNET FREEDOM [...] (U) Thirteen Singaporean bloggers submitted proposals for increased internet freedom to the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) in late April. The proposals called for a change in the law that requires registration of political- or religious-focused websites. The blogg [...] | 2008-05-09 05:56:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PGOV SN |
| 08SINGAPORE623 | RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: [...] 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),Commercial Officer Todd Av [...] | 2008-06-03 04:30:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG |
| 08SINGAPORE688 | RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Application Number: D396138 ; Attention: OEA/532/M. Nickson / Jay Hatfield - License Applicant: Carbone of America, Graphite Material Division, 215 Stackpole Street, St [...] | 2008-06-17 00:21:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG |
| 08SINGAPORE735 | RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Application Number: D396138 ; Attention: OEA/532/M. Nickson / Jay Hatfield - License Applicant: Carbone of America, Graphite Material Division, 215 Stackpole Street, St [...] | 2008-07-01 02:02:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | BMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG |
| 08SKOPJE107 | MACEDONIA INPUT FOR NEW ENERGY REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-11 15:38:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD MK |
| 08SKOPJE15 | MACEDONIAN PEACEKEEPING HELICOPTER CRASHES, [...] (U) A Macedonian Mi-17 military helicopter returning to Skopje from the EU-led peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina crashed several kilometers short of Skopje Airport early the afternoon of January 12, killing all eleven Macedonian peacekeepers on board. The crash prompted Macedonian au [...] | 2008-01-14 11:55:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MOPS PREL PGOV MK |
| 08SKOPJE160 | MACEDONIA 2007 INL END USE MONITORING REPORT [...] This is the CY-2007 report summarizing end-use monitoring of INL provided support in the Republic of Macedonia (reftel). 2. Procedures. Our ICITAP Senior Police Advisors conduct ongoing assessments of the Ministry of Interior police equipment needs. Equipment is donated via a letter of don [...] | 2008-02-27 16:22:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR AFIN KJUS MK |
| 08SKOPJE172 | MACEDONIA: POINTS DELIVERED TO MFA REGARDING UNSC [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-04 15:53:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV MK KNNP MNUC PARM IR |
| 08SKOPJE178 | MACEDONIA: "OPERATION DRAGON" BUSTS TIP NETWORK [...] (SBU) The conclusion of the anti-trafficking "Operation Dragon" led to the arrest of 15 Macedonian citizens on trafficking-in-persons (TIP) charges on March 3. The National Anti-TIP Commission credits the use of special investigative measures for the success of the operation and for the colle [...] | 2008-03-06 07:32:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM MK |
| 08SKOPJE18 | MACEDONIA SUPPORTS U.S. CANDIDATE FOR UN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-14 13:01:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV UNGA MK |
| 08SKOPJE181 | MACEDONIA: FISCAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT [...] The GOM has developed a relatively high degree of fiscal transparency, as a result of reforms it has undertaken as part of its effort to join NATO and the European Union. Macedonia, as an EU candidate country, is in the process of raising its budgetary practices to EU standards and receives s [...] | 2008-03-07 16:04:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID ECON PREL PGOV MK |
| 08SKOPJE205 | MACEDONIA: MOJ REAFFIRMS ANTI-TIP COMMITMENT [...] (SBU) In a March 10 meeting, Minister of Justice (MOJ) Manevski briefed the Charge on recent MOJ prosecutorial and court consolidation activities that should enhance Macedonia's efforts to combat trafficking-in-persons (TIP). Additionally, on March 12 the National Commission for Combating TIP [...] | 2008-03-14 15:32:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE240 | MACEDONIA: 110 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR TIP GROUP [...] (SBU) The Skopje Appellate Court upheld February 1 the sentences of 21 defendants in the 2007 trafficking-in-persons (TIP) case Jug 2 (reftel). Less than a year after the beginning of the trial, the court system has concluded this high-profile TIP case, giving the 21 defendants a total of ove [...] | 2008-04-01 07:20:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE253 | MACEDONIA UNITED, MODERATE FOLLOWING GREEK VETO IN [...] (SBU) Macedonia's leaders, media and intellectuals responded to Greece's decision April 3 to block Macedonia's NATO accession with deep disappointment, but couched in moderate and sober statements. Emotional appeals for national unity and perseverance in implementing reforms have been the mai [...] | 2008-04-07 15:03:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE284 | MACEDONIA ON TURKEY CHANGE OF STATUS AT THE EBRD [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-24 11:58:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL MK |
| 08SKOPJE292 | MACEDONIA: EARLY ELECTIONS PREPARATIONS IN FULL [...] (SBU) In a series of meetings with Macedonia's political leaders April 21-23, the Ambassador and DCM urged all parties to ensure free, fair and non-violent parliamentary elections on June 1. Although the official campaign period begins May 11, parties already are floating their campaign platfo [...] | 2008-04-30 09:40:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PINR NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE301 | MACEDONIA: CHARTER FLIGHT BARRED FROM GREEK [...] (SBU) On April 28, an Egypt-bound Macedonian Airlines (MAT) charter flight was denied overflight rights for Greece without any explanation. This first-ever denial of overflight rights, coupled with other irritants such as the lack of a Greek government reply to Macedonia's request to purchase [...] | 2008-05-02 14:33:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO EAIR MK GR |
| 08SKOPJE304 | MACEDONIA'S SUCCESSFUL ANTI-TIP RECORD: THE CASE [...] (SBU) This is a request for reconsideration or guidance. 2. (SBU) Embassy Skopje has worked intensively with the Macedonian government (GOM) to bring their anti-trafficking efforts up to international standards. We have documented Macedonia's success in meeting Tier 1 criteria for prosecut [...] | 2008-05-05 13:34:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE307 | MACEDONIA: INFORMATION ON FORCED OR CHILD LABOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-07 07:39:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI MK |
| 08SKOPJE310 | MACEDONIA: NATO SIDELINE DISCUSSIONS OVERSHADOW [...] (SBU) Macedonia's President hosted the 15th Summit of Presidents of Central European States, May 2-3, in Ohrid. Seventeen states, spanning a geographic region from Germany to Ukraine, participated in the meeting. Kosovo is not yet a member of the group, and was not invited to participate. Th [...] | 2008-05-07 15:19:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE311 | MACEDONIA: SCENESETTER FOR USAID ADMINISTRATOR [...] (SBU) Ambassador Milovanovic and the Embassy Skopje team look forward to welcoming you to Macedonia. Your visit comes at a time when pro-U.S. sentiment in Macedonia is at its highest level in recent years. President Bush's solid support for Macedonia's NATO candidacy at Bucharest, coupled w [...] | 2008-05-08 15:43:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE312 | MACEDONIA: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Post is aware of one outstanding claim of a U.S. person against the Government of Macedonia (GOM). This dispute remains unchanged from last year's report (ref B). 2. a. Claimant A. b. This dispute arose in April 2007, when the GOM decided to end a concession previously granted to Claim [...] | 2008-05-09 08:00:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV MK |
| 08SKOPJE314 | MACEDONIA: ELECTION COALITIONS READY FOR MAY 11 [...] (SBU) A week before the May 11 official kick-off of the election campaign (reftel),the State Electoral Committee (SEC) approved 19 party lists, including the VMRO-led coalition "For Better Macedonia" and the opposition SDSM-led "SUN - Coalition for Europe." Minority and small parties traditi [...] | 2008-05-09 12:58:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE317 | MACEDONIA: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY [...] Food prices in Macedonia have increased significantly over the past year, especially for grains, dairy products, meats, cooking oil and eggs. Rapidly increasing prices for these products have led to a significantly higher overall inflation rate of 10 percent. So far, however, these price inc [...] | 2008-05-13 07:49:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD PREL PGOV MK |
| 08SKOPJE320 | MACEDONIA: IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1803 DELAYED BY EARLY ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-14 11:53:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETRD TRGY KNNP UNSC IR MK AORC |
| 08SKOPJE347 | MACEDONIA: TEXTBOOKS AND LENDING LIBRARY FOR ROMA [...] SUMMARY: Embassy Skopje proposes granting 20,000 USD of the FY 2008 PRM Julia V. Taft Fund for Refugees toward the purchase of school textbooks for 395 Roma refugee children. The textbooks will promote access to education for Roma students for the 2008/9 academic year, and the creation of a l [...] | 2008-05-28 12:28:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF PHUM MK |
| 08SKOPJE356 | MACEDONIA: ELECTION CAMPAIGN ENDS ON A LOW NOTE [...] (SBU) The final week before the June 1 parliamentary elections has been marked by continued tensions between ethnic Albanian parties DUI and DPA. Although DUI property sustained most of the damage, there also were reports of DUI activist violence against an ethnic Macedonian spectator at a Ma [...] | 2008-05-30 12:15:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE359 | MACEDONIA'S ELECTIONS: RULING PARTY WINS, COUNTRY [...] (SBU) Macedonia's June 1 snap parliamentary elections resulted in an expected victory and absolute majority for the ruling VMRO party. Despite numerous international community (IC) and media appeals for free and fair elections in the run-up to Election Day (reftel),voting was marred by numer [...] | 2008-06-02 17:06:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE364 | MACEDONIA: OPPOSITION LEADER STEPS DOWN FOLLOWING [...] (SBU) Following her party's defeat in the June 1 early parliamentary elections (reftel),Radmila Sekerinska, President of the largest opposition party, the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM),stepped down on June 3. Sekerinska conceded ruling party VMRO's landslide victory, but noted [...] | 2008-06-04 15:02:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO PINR MK |
| 08SKOPJE368 | MACEDONIA: PLANNING FOR ELECTION RE-RUNS, MORE [...] (SBU) Working nearly non-stop for 48 hours, the State Electoral Committee (SEC) by June 6 had ordered election re-runs in 98 polling stations (PSs),due to violence and intimidation or other irregularities that marred the June 1 elections (reftels). In the meantime, the police have charged 88 [...] | 2008-06-06 12:37:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE372 | MACEDONIA: STATE ELECTORAL COMMISSION RULES ON [...] (SBU) Following a review of political parties' complaints of irregularities and violence during the June 1 parliamentary elections (reftel),the State Electoral Commission has invalidated voting in 196 polling stations. The SEC decision opens a window for as many as 170,000 voters in northwes [...] | 2008-06-10 13:22:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE388 | MACEDONIA: SUPREME COURT SHOWS BIAS IN [...] (SBU) In a biased decision for which little justification was offered, the Supreme Court overturned the State Electoral Commission's (SEC's) decision to invalidate voting in 11 polling stations cited for fraud and/or violence in the June 1 parliamentary elections. The Court's decision decrease [...] | 2008-06-13 14:05:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE399 | MACEDONIA: INPUT FOR OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION [...] (SBU) In response to the request for information on Macedonia's commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms for the OSCE's annual Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (reftel),Post offers the following summary of progress in areas of democratic development, human rights, religious [...] | 2008-06-18 13:29:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM OSCE PGOV KDEM PREL MK |
| 08SKOPJE402 | MACEDONIA: UPDATED P5+1 PACKAGE CONVEYED; [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-20 09:23:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM IR MK |
| 08SKOPJE414 | MACEDONIA TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-27 09:16:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO |
| 08SKOPJE418 | MACEDONIA: SECOND PARLIAMENTARY RE-RUNS -- MORE [...] (SBU) The June 29 second round of re-runs of the June 1 Parliamentary elections were again marked by instances of serious electoral irregularities (reftel). Although the security environment was improved compared to the June 1 elections, static monitoring by international observer teams did [...] | 2008-06-30 15:37:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE433 | MACEDONIA WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATES IN UPU [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-07 13:22:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AORC ECON ETRD WTRO MK |
| 08SKOPJE434 | MACEDONIA: GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR [...] (U) This message contains an action request in paragraph 3. 2. (U) PolOff informed MFA Director for Multilateral Affairs Svetlana Geleva, per reftel, that India and Jordan are new partner nations to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GI). In response to reftel's request f [...] | 2008-07-07 13:32:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM PTER KGIC KNNP JO IN RS MK |
| 08SKOPJE453 | MACEDONIA: PM GRUEVSKI SUBMITS NEW GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) PM Gruevski's new government program, submitted to parliament on July 12, is heavy on economic goals but also includes a commitment to Euro-Atlantic integration, resolving the name dispute with Greece, combating crime and corruption, improving inter-ethnic relations (including Framework [...] | 2008-07-14 15:41:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PINR MK |
| 08SKOPJE464 | MACEDONIA: ARREST OF OPPOSITION VP PROMPTS [...] (SBU) Zoran Zaev, Vice President of opposition party SDSM and rumored next leader of the party, was arrested on 17 July along with five associates on charges of corruption and abuse of official position related to financial gains from a tender for a shopping mall in Strumica, where Zaev serve [...] | 2008-07-18 13:14:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MK |
| 08SKOPJE473 | MACEDONIA: FM MILOSOSKI ASSURES AMBASSADOR THAT [...] (SBU) Macedonia remains "NATO-ready" despite apparent recent steps away from democratization and a supplemental budget re-balance that directed funds away from the Ministry of Defense, according to Foreign Minister Milososki in his July 22 meeting with the Ambassador. He sought to deflect our [...] | 2008-07-24 15:22:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE495 | MACEDONIA: 63RD UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: HIGH-LEVEL [...] (U) As requested reftel on planned high-level attendance at the 63rd UN General Assembly, please find below planned GOM attendance. A. Head of State, President Branko Crvenkovski, will attend UNGA. -- Branko Crvenkovski, President -- Arrival September 19, 2008; departure September 25 [...] | 2008-07-30 15:28:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA MK |
| 08SKOPJE501 | MACEDONIA TO REVIEW HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRESS AHEAD OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-05 11:36:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV OSCE PHUM KDEM |
| 08SKOPJE502 | MACEDONIA: NEW GI MEMBER INFORMATION CONVEYED; GOM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-05 11:38:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PARM PTER KGIC KNNP MCAP PINS MK |
| 08SKOPJE503 | MACEDONIA WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR IPCC WG [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-05 11:41:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KGHG KSCA SENV AORC MK |
| 08SKOPJE504 | MACEDONIA: MOJ MAY ATTEND UNCAC INTERGOVERNMENTAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-05 11:44:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KCRM EINT KJUS MK |
| 08SKOPJE507 | MACEDONIA: ANGRY SDSM RETURNS TO PARLIAMENT AS [...] (C) President Crvenkovski reached agreement August 1 with the main opposition party SDSM to end its boycott of parliament and the Association of Local Self-Government Units (ZELS). The party returned in exchange for a presidential pardon on all charges against SDSM VP and Strumica mayor Zoran [...] | 2008-08-07 05:50:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE525 | MACEDONIA CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST TIP; NEW [...] (SBU) Macedonia continues to make progress in fighting trafficking in persons (TIP),aggressively pursuing traffickers in a wave of recent arrests and prosecutions, many involving minor victims. Additionally, the GOM's Anti-TIP Commission has worked with the Ministry of Labor and Social Poli [...] | 2008-08-18 12:50:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MK |
| 08SKOPJE559 | MACEDONIA: LEADERSHIP CRISIS IN ISLAMIC COMMUNITY [...] (SBU) On the eve of Ramadan the reinstatement of Skopje Mufti Taxhedin Bislimi by Islamic Community of Macedonia (ICM) President Sulejman Rexhepi marked an easing of tensions over leadership of the organization. The two sides had carried out a bitter battle in the media and in a letter-writin [...] | 2008-09-04 13:04:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE576 | MACEDONIA: SUPPORT FOR U.S. PRIORITIES IN THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-12 13:58:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL UNGA MK |
| 08SKOPJE577 | DPA CRACKS UP [...] (SBU) Summary: Ethnic Albanian DPA Vice Presidents Imer Selmani and Ruzhdi Matoshi have left the party to form a new one based on "ideas and values," breaking from what they call the thuggish politics of DPA leader Menduh Thaci. Selmani and Matoshi have so far pulled with them a total of three [...] | 2008-09-15 05:23:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL MK AL KV |
| 08SKOPJE590 | MACEDONIA: ALI AHMETI SPEAKS OUT ON COALITION DYNAMICS [...] (SBU) Summary: The GoM's decision to prosecute the four cases which the ICTY recently decided not to pursue is a clear violation of the 2002 amnesty law and threatens inter-ethnic relations, ethnic Albanian DUI Party leader Ali Ahmeti told visiting NAVEUR ADM Fitzgerald on Sept 17. Despite his [...] | 2008-09-23 05:22:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL MK AL KV |
| 08SKOPJE621 | MACEDONIA: GI-EPG NOVEMBER MEETING INFORMATION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-10 07:15:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PARM PTER KGIC KNNP MCAP PINS MK |
| 08SKOPJE669 | MACEDONIA: FORMER PRESIDENT GLIGOROV CALLS FOR [...] (SBU) Still sharp and spry at 91, former President Kiro Gligorov met with Ambassador Reeker November 3 to welcome him back to Macedonia and to share his views on the current political situation and prospects for the future. Gligorov expressed his disappointment in the current Government's lac [...] | 2008-11-05 14:42:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK |
| 08SKOPJE675 | MACEDONIA: COUNTRY DUCKS FIRST WAVE OF FINANCIAL CRISIS, [...] The first wave of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) passed Macedonia with no significant impact owing largely to the country's limited links to major global financial markets. However, postponed foreign direct investment, withdrawn portfolio investment from the Macedonian Stock Exchange (MSE),[...] | 2008-11-06 15:29:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON PREL EAID MK |
| 08SKOPJE696 | MACEDONIA SUES GREECE IN INTERNATIONAL COURT OF [...] (SBU) Summary: Macedonia has filed legal proceedings against Greece in the International Court of Justice (ICJ),claiming that in blocking Macedonia's NATO membership Greece has violated the terms of the 1995 Interim Accord. Proposed press guidance in para. 6 End summary. 2. (SBU) FonMin [...] | 2008-11-17 17:04:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MK GR NATO EUN |
| 08SKOPJE701 | MACEDONIA: INTERIM TIP ASSESSMENT [...] Summary: Macedonia has continued to make significant progress throughout its entire TIP prevention agenda. The continued strengthening of Macedonia's legislative framework has resulted in improved victim protection and assistance and made the government a bigger stakeholder in the country's sh [...] | 2008-11-18 16:04:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PGOV PREL SMIG MK |
| 08SKOPJE707 | MACEDONIA: MACEDONIA TO FOLLOW EU ON ANTI-ISRAEL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 10:41:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL UNGA IS PA LE SY EU MK |
| 08SKOPJE80 | MACEDONIA: CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-30 08:40:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EAID EAGER EFIN |
| 08SKOPJE82 | MACEDONIAN GOVERNMENT AND GREEK OIL COMPANY SIGN [...] (SBU) The GOM signed a settlement with Hellenic Petroleum on December 31, 2007 to pay 40 million dollars in penalties for Macedonia's past violations of the 1999 privatization agreement of the OKTA oil refinery, which is owned and operated by Hellenic Petroleum. The agreement also extended t [...] | 2008-01-30 15:25:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG PGOV PREL ETRD MK |
| 08SOFIA101 | BULGARIA: INPUT FOR NEW REQUIRED REPORT TO [...] (U) The following is Embassy Sofia's response to reftel, which requests input for two new reports to Congress on energy. BACKGROUND: BULGARIA: INCREASINGLY AT THE CENTER OF ENERGY SECURITY ISSUES 2. (U) Bulgaria is increasingly on the front line of European energy security issues. [...] | 2008-02-15 14:58:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD |
| 08SOFIA107 | BULGARIA: WIREC DELEGATION LIST [...] (U) The Bulgarian Ministry of Economy and Energy informed us February 20 that the Bulgarian delegation to the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference will consist of the following officials: Mr. Petar Dimitrov, Minister, Ministry of Economy and Energy; Ms. Galina Tosheva-Grigor [...] | 2008-02-21 05:48:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV EAID SOCI TRGY PGOV BU |
| 08SOFIA133 | BULGARIA TO CONSIDER U.S. VIEWS ON SOMALIA AND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-06 08:45:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PBTS PREL UN UNSC IMO XA XW SO |
| 08SOFIA1410 | BULGARIA MARKS THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM TO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-02 15:12:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM |
| 08SOFIA144 | BULGARIA TO CONSIDER U.S. VIEWS ON MARCH 14TH [...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Middle East and Africa Expert, Yuliya Pirgozlieva on March 11. Pirgozlieva promised to relay the U.S. position to her superiors for their consideration. Beyrle [...] | 2008-03-12 15:01:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PGOV PINR PREL PTER MASS PARM SY IS LE |
| 08SOFIA149 | BULGARIA: NEW SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UN [...] (U) We delivered REFTEL points to MFA's Kamen Velichkov, Head of the UN and Global Issues Department on March 12. Velichkov welcomed the appointment of Norwegian Political Director Kai Eide as UNSG Special Representative for Afghanistan. Velichkov noted that Eide enjoyed a good reputation i [...] | 2008-03-14 13:15:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | AF PREL BU |
| 08SOFIA153 | INITIAL BULGARIAN REQUEST FOR SMALL ARMS / LIGHT [...] (U) Summary. The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense (MOD) and Terem, a wholly MOD-owned defense company, submitted a formal request for Small Arms / Light Weapons (SA/LW) destruction assistance on March 13, 2008. The MOD cost estimate to destroy all of the items listed below far exceeds the SA/LW [...] | 2008-03-17 07:02:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR BU |
| 08SOFIA157 | BULGARIA'S FISCAL TRANSPARENCY [...] (U) Per reftel, the following is an assessment of Bulgaria's fiscal transparency. 2. (U) International standards for budget reporting are in place in Bulgaria, as required by EU membership. Relevant budget documents can be found on the websites of the Ministry of Finance and Parliament [...] | 2008-03-18 11:03:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PREL PGOV BU |
| 08SOFIA170 | REINVENTING USG ENERGY TRAINING [...] Summary: The growing strategic importance of energy in the 21st century places increased demands on our diplomats to become experts in areas where, in the past, a generalist's knowledge would suffice. The training we offer our officers must therefore evolve to reflect the fact that this comp [...] | 2008-03-21 15:03:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG AFSI EPET ECON APER |
| 08SOFIA180 | BULGARIA ON THE WESTERN BALKANS AND RUSSIA IN [...] (U) On March 26 we delivered REFTEL points to MFA's European Correspondent Sergei Tassev. Tassev thanked us for the points and said Bulgaria wanted the EU to maintain engagement with the Western Balkans, encouraging their future membership in Trans-Atlantic institutions. The EU needs to giv [...] | 2008-03-27 10:55:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM BU |
| 08SOFIA24 | BULGARIA TO CONSIDER U.S. VIEWS ON ESDP DEPLOYMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-11 16:19:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PREL PGOV CD |
| 08SOFIA243 | INTEREST IN AWASH INITIATIVE HIGH, ABILITY TO PAY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-18 15:40:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO SOCI |
| 08SOFIA266 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: TURKEY CHANGE OF STATUS AT THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-24 14:53:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL TU BU |
| 08SOFIA267 | BULGARIA: SPECIAL 301 MESSAGE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-24 14:54:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KIPR ETRD BU |
| 08SOFIA273 | APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE APRIL 28-29 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-25 14:56:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL |
| 08SOFIA279 | NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT) PREPARATORY [...] Reftel demarche was delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 30. We do not expect a response since the Ministry is closed for Bulgarian holidays until May 7. Beyrle [...] | 2008-04-30 14:55:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA |
| 08SOFIA280 | BURMA'S FLAWED CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-30 14:57:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM BM |
| 08SOFIA281 | BULGARIA CIVAIR: FAA REQUEST FOR FINAL DISCUSSIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-30 15:56:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON BU |
| 08SOFIA29 | BULGARIA TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-14 15:57:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UNGA |
| 08SOFIA294 | BULGARIAN PARTICIPATION AT ICI MINISTERIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-09 16:01:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EFIN EIVN PGOV PREL IZ |
| 08SOFIA297 | HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE TO BURMA DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-12 15:53:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL BM |
| 08SOFIA30 | GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP CENTER POINT OF CONTACT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-14 16:06:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSPR AMGT KSEP KICA AFIN ABUD |
| 08SOFIA32 | BULGARIAN CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR U.S. CANDIDATE TO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-15 15:47:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UNGA |
| 08SOFIA322 | THE PRESIDENT'S GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVE [...] We delivered the Aide-Memoire to Mrs. Hristina Hristova, Head of Protocol at the Ministry of Agriculture; to Mr. Persian Boev, Protocol Deputy at the Ministry of Health; to Mrs. Aisehel Rufi, International Relations Department Deputy at the Ministry of Economy; and to Mrs. Galya Tonkovska, sen [...] | 2008-05-22 09:04:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR EAID ECON TBIO |
| 08SOFIA324 | AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL TO FIGHT [...] We delivered the Aide-Memoire to Mrs. Hristina Hristova, Head of Protocol at the Ministry of Agriculture; to Mr. Persian Boev, Protocol Deputy at the Ministry of Health; to Mrs. Aisehel Rufi, International Relations Department Deputy at the Ministry of Economy; and to Mrs. Galya Tonkovska, sen [...] | 2008-05-22 10:23:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR EAID ECON TBIO |
| 08SOFIA330 | COMPETENT GOB INSTITUTIONS CONSIDERING FINANCIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-23 12:49:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PHUM BM |
| 08SOFIA332 | BULGARIA: VIEWS ON GAERC [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-23 13:35:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV |
| 08SOFIA354 | BULGARIA MOST INTERESTED IN U.S-EU SUMMIT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-03 10:23:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PGOV PREL PHUM CU |
| 08SOFIA355 | BULGARIA NONCOMMITTAL ON SUPPORT FOR U.S. [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-03 10:23:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF SMIG AORC |
| 08SOFIA356 | CYLCON NARGIS DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-03 10:24:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM BM |
| 08SOFIA359 | DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN MOI MID-LEVEL POLICE [...] (U) Summary: The Department of Justice Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) and the DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) organized two one-week courses on leadership at the Bulgarian Police Academy in Sofia May 19-23 and May 26-30. The two course [...] | 2008-06-03 12:52:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KCOR KCRCM BU |
| 08SOFIA360 | BULGARIA: SUPPORTS GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-03 14:25:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP BU |
| 08SOFIA388 | BULGARIA WILL GIVE 50,000 EURO FOR CYCLONE NARGIS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-11 13:35:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM BM |
| 08SOFIA399 | BULGARIAN AMBASSADOR TO VIENNA WILL ATTEND VIENNA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-16 10:09:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PHUM LE UNRWA |
| 08SOFIA400 | DEMARCHE ON BERLIN CONFERENCE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-16 10:11:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KWBG PBTS PHUM IS EUN |
| 08SOFIA406 | BULGARIA: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] The United States government is aware of two (2) claims of U.S. persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Bulgaria (GOB). 2. List is keyed according to reftel instructions. (A.) Claimant A (ongoing case) (B.) 2000 (C.) In 1999, Claimant A established a subsidiary [...] | 2008-06-17 14:39:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE CASC PGOV BU |
| 08SOFIA44 | BULGARIA 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-17 09:47:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR BU |
| 08SOFIA460 | PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-10 09:08:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PHUM PREL KDEN |
| 08SOFIA463 | ACTION REQUEST: REMEDIATION ASSISTANCE REQUEST FOR [...] (U) Summary: The Government of Bulgaria, through its Chief of Defense Zlatan Stoykov, sent a formal request for U.S. equipment to assist in remediation of accidentally exploded ordinance at the Chelopechene Ammunition Storage Facility in Sofia. On 3 July, a series of powerful explosions ro [...] | 2008-07-10 15:12:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR BU IZ |
| 08SOFIA472 | BULGARIA ON PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-18 10:47:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PHUM PREL KDEN |
| 08SOFIA489 | OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION MEETING DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-23 11:17:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | OSCE PREL PHUM KDEM |
| 08SOFIA504 | SARG DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO BULGARIAN MFA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-25 13:46:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL LE SY EUN BU |
| 08SOFIA512 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CODEL BORDALLO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Delegate Bordallo, Representative Wilson and Representative Sanchez, Embassy Sofia warmly welcomes you and looks forward to a very successful visit. Your visit comes one month after Secretary Rice's consultations in Sofia and two months after Prime Minister Stanishev's meeting [...] | 2008-07-29 09:35:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP BG |
| 08SOFIA514 | BULGARIA RESPONDS TO ATTENDANCE INQUIRY FOR 63RD [...] (SBU) POLEC Officers delivered REFTEL points to MFA Ambassador and Head of the Department for UN and Global Issues Kamen Velichkov concerning the upcoming 63rd UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) General Debate and requested information regarding Bulgarian participation. Velichkov regrette [...] | 2008-07-30 07:31:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSEP OTRA OVIP PREL UNGA |
| 08SOFIA516 | BULGARIA- DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON AKP CASE/TURKEY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-30 13:23:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV TU EUN BU |
| 08SOFIA524 | BULGARIA- DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON FARC [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-31 14:56:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | BU EUN HR PGOV PREL VE |
| 08SOFIA525 | STAFFDEL HANAUER VISIT TO SOFIA [...] Post warmly welcomes August 5-7 visit of Staff Members Laurence Hanauer, Joshua Kirshner, Donald Vieira, Sarah Rowland and Jamal Ware to Sofia. Post will meet and assist upon arrival and transfer to hotel. 2. Accommodations within per diem in Sofia for the nights of Tuesday, August 5 and [...] | 2008-07-31 14:56:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN BU |
| 08SOFIA537 | BULGARIA'S RESPONSE TO USG NOMINATION FOR CO-CHAIR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-06 10:26:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KSCA AORC KGHG BU |
| 08SOFIA546 | BULGARIA: DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON EXPANDED U.S. [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-11 14:05:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ETRD BM AA BU |
| 08SOFIA547 | BULGARIA: DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON KARADZIC FAMILY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-11 14:24:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETTC KAWC ICTY BK EU BU |
| 08SOFIA550 | BULGARIA: NAC STATEMENT ON GEORGIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-11 15:57:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | NATO PARM KCFE RU GG BU |
| 08SOFIA551 | BULGARIA: NSG DRAFT EXCEPTION TEXT FOR INDIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-12 15:58:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL ETTC AORC BU |
| 08SOFIA555 | BULGARIA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS HOTLINE NUMBERS [...] Political Officer delivered REFTEL request for information to the Bulgarian National Commission for Combating Human Trafficking, which is the central government authority responsible for coordination of anti-TIP efforts, as well as to several local TIP NGOs. 2. Bulgaria's major, nation-wi [...] | 2008-08-14 12:35:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL BU |
| 08SOFIA584 | FY09 NADR REQUEST FOR UXO REMEDIATION NEAR SOFIA [...] (U) SUMMARY. Post greatly appreciates the funding provided in Reftel A to support Bulgarian UXO clean up efforts at Chelopechene Ammo Storage Facility. With these resources, the Bulgarians predict they can complete the clean up of most of the blast site before the end of the year. However, [...] | 2008-08-28 13:02:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR BU |
| 08SOFIA590 | BULGARIA: SEPT 5-6 FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-03 13:47:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PREL PGOV PHUM GG RU |
| 08SOFIA595 | BULGARIA OPPOSED TO SERBIAN IJC RESOLUTION AT UNGA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-05 09:14:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA UN BU KV |
| 08SOFIA60 | BULGARIA TO CONSIDER U.S. VIEWS ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-24 15:44:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL |
| 08SOFIA609 | BULGARIAN MEDIA INCLUDES CRITICISM OF RUSSIA IN GEORGIA [...] (U) SUMMARY: Initial, widespread coverage in the Bulgarian media of the Georgia-Russia conflict was generally thin on hard facts, often derived from other, Western outlets, and generally critical of Georgia's actions leading up to the conflict. Over time, the story moved off the front page, bu [...] | 2008-09-11 08:52:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PROP PREL PBTS PINS OPRC PGOV GG BU |
| 08SOFIA636 | BULGARIA WILL DECIDE ON ASSISTANCE AFTER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-29 16:03:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN KCRS KMCA EUMEM PREL GG RS BU |
| 08SOFIA667 | OPIC ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTMENT FUND IN BULGARIA [...] The following is post's evaluation of the role of OPIC's proposed renewable energy fund in Bulgaria, as requested in reftel. OPIC's proposed environmental fund would enhance Bulgaria's ability to meet ambitious EU targets on climate change. We understand that through its support for the Glo [...] | 2008-10-20 14:43:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EINV PGOV BU |
| 08SOFIA7 | BULGARIA: WIREC INVITES DELIVERED [...] Per reftel, post delivered WIREC Invitations to Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivailo Kalfin with copies to Minister of Economy and Energy Petar Dimitrov, Minister of Agriculture and Food Supply Nihat Kabil, and Minister of Environment and Waters Dzhevdet Chakarov on January 7, 2008. Post will [...] | 2008-01-07 14:59:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV TRGY EPET EAID SOCI KSCA BU |
| 08SOFIA721 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR LUKAS KOHLER AND MATHEW [...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for Mr. Lukas Kohler and Mr. Mathew Haarsager, from November 15 - 17, 2008. The purpose of this visit is to hold discussions with Bulgarian financial and government officials. PLEASE NOTE: a Visa is required for official and diplomatic visit [...] | 2008-11-14 12:12:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA BU |
| 08SOFIA724 | BULGARIA AND COUNTERNARCOTICS: INTENSIFYING OUR [...] Summary: The Bulgarian Government is acutely aware of the problems posed by transit across the Balkan region of narcotics and particularly of heroin from Afghanistan. The Minister of Interior contacted Ambassador to press for intensified cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Agency, both [...] | 2008-11-19 06:38:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SNAR KCOR KCRM BU |
| 08SOFIA732 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK [...] Dr. Solomon Passy, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Bulgarian Parliament, sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect Barack Obama. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. President-elect: Please accept my warmest congratula [...] | 2008-11-21 13:26:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP BU |
| 08SOFIA733 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO VICE-PRESIDENT ELECT JOE [...] Dr. Solomon Passy, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Bulgarian Parliament, sent a congratulatory letter to Vice President-elect Joe Biden. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. Vice-President-elect: Please accept my warmest con [...] | 2008-11-21 13:30:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP BU |
| 08SOFIA734 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK [...] Mr. Tsvetan Tsvetanov, Chairman of GERB Political Party, sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect Barack Obama on behalf of himself and Mr. Boyko Borrisov, mayor of the city of Sofia and leader of the GERB party. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text [...] | 2008-11-21 13:33:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP BU |
| 08SOFIA735 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK [...] Mr. Nikolay Svinarov, Chairperson of the Bulgarian New Democracy Political Party, sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect Barack Obama. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text: Dear Senator Obama, On the behalf of the Bulgarian New Democracy (BND [...] | 2008-11-21 13:38:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP BU |
| 08SOFIA736 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK [...] The President of the Central Israelite Religious Council, Mr. Robert Djerassi, requested U.S. Embassy Sofia to transmit the following message on behalf of the Council to President-elect Barack Obama. 2. Begin text: Your Excellency, The Central Israelite Religious Council compliments [...] | 2008-11-21 13:41:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP BU |
| 08SOFIA737 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK [...] Mr. Georgi Anastasov, Chairman of the Bulgarian Social Democrats political party, sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect Barack Obama. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. President, Congratulations for your victory of the president [...] | 2008-11-21 13:47:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP BU |
| 08SOFIA757 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK [...] Mr. Ahmed Dogan, Chairman of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms party, sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect Barack Obama. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. Obama, On behalf of the Liberal Party Movement for Rights and Freedo [...] | 2008-12-01 12:45:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP BU |
| 08SOFIA77 | BULGARIA DELEGATION TO THE VIENNA FORUM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-06 15:01:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG |
| 08SOFIA783 | BULGARIAN ROMA PROPOSE COMMON AGENDA TO GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) Summary. Bulgarian Roma representatives gathered in Sofia on the eve of the International Human Rights Day to endorse a common strategy for cooperation with the government. More than 100 Roma representatives discussed ways to accelerate integration and crafted a common platform on issu [...] | 2008-12-12 13:37:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM |
| 08SOFIA793 | BULGARIAN ROMA PROPOSE COMMON AGENDA TO GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) Summary. Bulgarian Roma representatives gathered in Sofia on the eve of the International Human Rights Day to endorse a common strategy for cooperation with the government. More than 100 Roma representatives discussed ways to accelerate integration and crafted a common platform on issu [...] | 2008-12-17 12:34:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM |
| 08SOFIA815 | OVERVIEW OF BULGARIA'S CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY PROGRAM [...] (U) This is Embassy Sofia's response to Ref A Department of Commerce request for information on Bulgaria's civil nuclear energy program. OVERVIEW OF BULGARIA'S CIVIL NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM --------------------------------------------- ----- 2. (U) Bulgaria ratified the Statute of th [...] | 2008-12-29 13:41:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO BU |
| 08SOFIA85 | HEAD OF BULGARIAN DELEGATION'S PRIORITIES FOR THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-08 14:31:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG |
| 08STATE100108 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR SOMALI CANDIDATES TO [...] Reftel nominated nineteen candidates to attend the Interdicting Terrorist Activities course from September 22 to October 3 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As per reftel, Embassy Nairobi has reviewed mission records and found no credible information of gross human rights violations by the nominees l [...] | 2008-09-18 20:20:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PGOV PINS PREL SO |
| 08STATE100116 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for both individuals be filed with as much t [...] | 2008-09-18 20:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL |
| 08STATE100138 | AIRCRAFT DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCE REQUEST: ISLA DE [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 12. 2. (U) The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) plans to operate a National Science Foundation (NSF) Gulfstream GV research aircraft, Tail Number and Call Sign N677F, in support of the HIPPO/GLOBAL project to study global distribution [...] | 2008-09-18 21:05:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CI KRVC KSCA OTRA PE NSF TPHY |
| 08STATE100304 | SUDAN - WEEKLY REPORTING ON UNAMID DEPLOYMENT [...] This is an action cable - see paragraphs 4-6 as applicable. 2. The Administration and the Department view the deployment of additional peacekeeping troops to Darfur as one of its highest priorities for 2008. An Egyptian battalion and an Ethiopian battalion taskforce are next in line for dep [...] | 2008-09-19 13:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KPKO PREL SU |
| 08STATE100396 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on licenses 050122616 and 050122547 for the export of rifles to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete th [...] | 2008-09-19 15:13:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC GT |
| 08STATE101141 | INSTRUCTION ON PRST ON MEDIATION AND SETTLEMENT [...] USUN is authorized to join consensus on the following PRST on Mediation and Settlement of Disputes due to be adopted on September 23, 2008. Begin text: The Security Council recalls the Purposes and Principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and reaffirms its commitment to the pacif [...] | 2008-09-22 19:26:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM |
| 08STATE101218 | AFGHANISTAN: GUIDANCE FOR UNSC RENEWAL OF THE [...] The Department instructs USUN to support UNSC adoption of the Italian draft resolution (para 4) renewing the International Security Assistance Force's (ISAF) mandate in Afghanistan. The Department also refers USUN to the following guidance in negotiating the final text of the resolution. U [...] | 2008-09-22 22:13:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC ISAF AF |
| 08STATE101434 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RELEASE OF THE 2008 [...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the Permanent Council meeting in Vienna on September 25. Begin text: Thank you Mr. Chairman. On Friday, September 19, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice transmitted to the United States Congress the 10th annual United States Re [...] | 2008-09-23 15:25:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV KDEM OSCE |
| 08STATE101740 | SOMALIA: TALKING POINTS AND NEGOTIATING [...] USUN is instructed to draw from the talking points in paragraph 2 to affect the changes desired in the French draft resolution on Somalia piracy, in paragraph 3, for the UNSC experts meeting on September 23. 2. Being talking points: -- We would like to thank the French for taking the i [...] | 2008-09-23 19:51:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM SO XA XW |
| 08STATE101842 | MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST: KARL WYCOFF [...] Mission clearance is requested for Director of Central African Affairs, Karl Wycoff to travel to New York to participate in meetings at the UNGA from September 23-27th. Mr. Wycoff,s presence has been requested by the AF front office for a meeting with the DRC delegation and Mr. Wycoff will a [...] | 2008-09-23 22:10:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OTRA PREL UNGA |
| 08STATE101868 | TRAVEL ALERT - ARABIAN PENINSULA AND PERSIAN [...] This Travel Alert is being issued to warnAmericans about heightened security concerns in and around the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf. U.S. citizens traveling to or already in the region are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their s [...] | 2008-09-24 00:23:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ASEC PTER AMGT XF XI |
| 08STATE102073 | LIFTING OF TRAVEL WARNING: TIMOR-LESTE [...] Effective September 24, 2008, the Department has cancelled the Travel Warning issued for Timor-Leste. The Department has determined that the current security climate in Timor-Leste no longer warrants a Travel Warning. 2. Minimize considered. RICE [...] | 2008-09-24 15:18:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC TT |
| 08STATE102147 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO THE HEAD OF [...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the September 25, 2008 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ambassador Tesoriere, welcome to the Permanent Council and thank you for your comprehensive report on the situation in Kyrgyzstan a [...] | 2008-09-24 17:30:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KG PHUM KDEM PREL PGOV |
| 08STATE102286 | OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON GENDER [...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the September 25 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomes the Secretary General,s efforts to include gender issues in OSCE programs, policies, and activities, and commend [...] | 2008-09-24 20:06:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | OSCE KWMN |
| 08STATE102404 | KUDOS FOR HARARE 863 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-24 21:43:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ECON ZI |
| 08STATE102410 | OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: CONCERNS ABOUT UPCOMING [...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the September 25 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomed the August release of three prisoners of conscience by the government of Belarus in the hope that this positive [...] | 2008-09-24 22:16:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV OSCE KDEM BY |
| 08STATE102553 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050123747 for carbines and technical data to Malaysia. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...] | 2008-09-25 13:53:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC MY |
| 08STATE102660 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050122921 for the export of infrared searchlights to Russia. Post is requested to complete t [...] | 2008-09-25 15:22:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RS |
| 08STATE102661 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050123038 for the export of abrasion resistant steel plating to Mexico. Post is requested to [...] | 2008-09-25 15:24:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC MX |
| 08STATE102941 | RENEWAL OF MANDATE OF UN MISSION IN LIBERIA: [...] The Security Council is scheduled to vote on September 29 for a resolution that will renew the mandate of the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL),slightly accelerate the pace of military drawdown, and add two formed police units (240 officers) to the mission's authorized strength. USUN is authoriz [...] | 2008-09-26 00:55:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPKO MARR LI |
| 08STATE103371 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-license/pre-shipment check on license 050124009 for the export of pistols to El Salvador. Post is requested to complete [...] | 2008-09-26 19:17:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ES ETTC KOMC |
| 08STATE103379 | TRAVEL WARNING - ISRAEL, THE WEST BANK AND GAZA [...] This Travel Warning updates information on the general security environment in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, and reminds American citizens of threats to themselves and to U.S. interests in those locations. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to remain mindful of security [...] | 2008-09-26 19:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER AMGT ASEC IS GZ WE |
| 08STATE103448 | CORAL TRIANGLE INITIATIVE: BACKGROUND & GUIDANCE [...] This is a joint State-USAID action request for Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Dili, Honiara, Port Moresby, Bangkok, and Canberra. See para 7. 2. Summary: Posts are requested to provide political and public diplomacy support to highlight USG involvement in the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) [...] | 2008-09-26 20:52:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID AORC EFIS KGHG BP ID PP RP TT XB XV |
| 08STATE103508 | REGIONAL REFUGEE COORDINATOR NDJAMENA DUTIES AND [...] As noted reftel, Perlita Muiruri has taken up duties as the Regional Refugee Coordinator (RefCoord) for Chad, Darfur, the Central African Republic, and Cameroon. The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM),would like to draw your attention to the important role played by the Nd [...] | 2008-09-27 01:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF CD CM CT |
| 08STATE103528 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF TERM OF OFFICE OF [...] This is an action cable. USUN is instructed to join consensus on the draft UN Security Council resolution in para 2 below that extends the term of office of ICTY judges. If there are substantial changes to the text of the resolution USUN is requested to seek additional instruction prior to a [...] | 2008-09-27 06:03:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM |
| 08STATE104441 | BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON [...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of hand grenade fuzes to Thailand. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern check wit [...] | 2008-09-30 19:57:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC TH |
| 08STATE104508 | (SBU) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED [...] (SBU) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as muc [...] | 2008-09-30 21:14:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL |
| 08STATE104550 | U.S. AFRICA COMMAND UPDATE - OCTOBER 1 UNIFIED [...] Department requests action addressees to inform their host governments of the stand up of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) on October 1, and of its primary objectives. End summary. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. Please approach appropriate host-country officials to pursue the following object [...] | 2008-09-30 23:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PREL |
| 08STATE105140 | TRAVEL WARNING - PAKISTAN [...] This Travel Warning updates information on security incidents and reminds U.S. citizens of ongoing security concerns in Pakistan. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning dated August 7, 2008. 2. The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against non-essential travel [...] | 2008-10-01 22:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC PK |
| 08STATE105173 | IMPLEMENTING UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS ON [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (U) OBJECTIVE: To reaffirm the importance of implementing all UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs) adopted on Iran following the adoption of UNSCR 1835. 3. (U) BACKGROUND: On Saturday, 27 September 2008, the UN Securi [...] | 2008-10-02 01:17:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP IR MNUC PARM |
| 08STATE105281 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050125018 for the export of pistols to India. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern ch [...] | 2008-10-02 13:36:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC IN |
| 08STATE105409 | LESOTHO NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW [...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of date, it possesses no credible information of gross violationsof human rights by the security officers below: a) Name: Seabata NTHABI Gender: Male Date of birth: 17 April, 1968 Passport no.: SA 000205 Date of issue: 01 [...] | 2008-10-02 15:39:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
| 08STATE105452 | RESPONSE TO UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR NOWAK: [...] (U) Following in paragraph 2 below is the text of a response to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Question of Torture, Mr. Manfred Nowak, regarding the situation of Mr. Abdullah Bin Omar Al Hajji and Mr. Lutfi Ben Swi Lagha. Mission is requested to convey this response to Mr. Nowak under cover [...] | 2008-10-02 16:50:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM |
| 08STATE105458 | Secretary Rice's Message on the 233rd Anniversary of [...] Please post appropriately the following message from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. 2. Begin text: On behalf of the Department of State, I extend my best wishes and sincere congratulations to the United States Marine Corps on your 233rd anniversary on November 10. [...] | 2008-10-02 17:04:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC KMSG |
| 08STATE105486 | RESPONSE TO UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ALSTON: TROY [...] (U) Mission is requested to convey to the UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions the current situation of the case of Troy Anthony Davis. This is in response to Mr. Alston,s letter of September 12 concerning the pending and subsequently stayed execution of Mr. [...] | 2008-10-02 17:54:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM |
| 08STATE105536 | TRAVEL WARNING - SUDAN [...] This Travel Warning updates U.S. citizens to security concerns in Sudan. The Department of State continues to warn against all travel to Sudan due to the threats from armed conflicts and from terrorism. American citizens who choose to remain in Sudan should review their security posture, and [...] | 2008-10-02 18:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL AF SU |
| 08STATE106303 | MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST [...] The United States is a co-sponsor of the UNSCR 1540 Workshop organized in cooperation with the UN 1540 Committee and the Government of Thailand to take place October 27-31. Other co-sponsors are the European Union and Norway. In general, the United States continues to be involved at all leve [...] | 2008-10-03 21:35:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC PARM PGOV PREL PTER UNSC OTRA |
| 08STATE106306 | USUN INSTRUCTION: CIRCULATE SUDAN PANEL OF [...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to circulate the resolution (text in para 2) that will extend the mandate of the current UNSC Sudan Sanctions Committee's Panel of Experts (POE). The POE's mandate expires 15 October. ------------------ TEXT OF RESOLUTION ------------------ [...] | 2008-10-03 21:41:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SU UNSC |
| 08STATE106314 | GUINEA-BISSAU: TALKING POINTS FOR UNSC [...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points for the October 6 UN Security Council Consultations on Guinea-Bissau. Begin points: -- We would like to thank (DPA official) for his briefing on the situation in Guinea-Bissau. -- The United States is pleased by statements fro [...] | 2008-10-03 22:06:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM SNAR PU XA XY |
| 08STATE106405 | SOMALIA PIRACY: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FRENCH [...] USUN is instructed to vote in favor of and co-sponsor the French drafted resolution on Somalia piracy to be adopted in the Security Council early next week. 2. Begin text of resolution: (1) Recalling its resolutions 1814 (2008) and 1816 (2008),(2) Gravely concerned by the recent prol [...] | 2008-10-05 17:48:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW |
| 08STATE106406 | SOMALIA PIRACY: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FRENCH [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-05 17:52:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW |
| 08STATE106544 | SUDAN - DEPLOYMENT OF NEPALESE FORCES TO UNAMID [...] This is an action cable -see paragraph 4. 2. The Administration and the Department view the deployment of 4,000 additional peacekeeping troops from Egypt, Ethiopia, and Rwanda to Darfur as one of its highest priorities for the remainder of 2008 (ref A). The Ethiopians and Egyptians were or [...] | 2008-10-06 14:08:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SU KPKO UNSC |
| 08STATE106743 | USUN INSTRUCTION: SOMALIA SANCTIONS COMMITTEE [...] This is an action request; see paras 3 and 4. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. As part of security sector reform efforts in Somalia the United States will provide a two-week Interdicting Terrorist Activities Course for nineteen Somali Transitional Federal Government participants. The [...] | 2008-10-06 19:30:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KTFN PGOV PHUM PINS PREL PTER SO XW UNSC |
| 08STATE106869 | GUIDANCE FOR PRST ON GUINEA-BISSAU OCTOBER 7 [...] USUN is instructed to join consensus on the PRST on Guinea-Bissau (para 2) October 7 in the UN Security Council Consultations. 2. Begin text of PRST: The Security Council, recalling its previous statements on Guinea-Bissau, and having considered the latest report of the Secretary-General [...] | 2008-10-06 23:40:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM SNAR PU XA XY |
| 08STATE107315 | RESPONSE TO THE WORKING GROUP ON [...] This is an action request. The Working Group on Communications, which reviews individual complaints sent to the UN Human Rights Council, has requested a response regarding the case of Edgar Allen Stitzel. The US response has been sent by email to Mission Geneva. Mission is requested to deliv [...] | 2008-10-07 17:55:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM |
| 08STATE107421 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for both individuals be filed with as much t [...] | 2008-10-07 19:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL IZ |
| 08STATE10780 | MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) The Chadian Army engaged rebel forces in more than one incident. Embassy N'Djamena notes skirmishes occurred approximately 50 miles outside the capital, while French estimates placed the incidents within 18 miles of the city. 2. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports a military build-up [...] | 2008-02-02 01:14:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE108132 | GUIDANCE ON KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE/ICJ REFERRAL [...] The Department instructs USUN to vote against the resolution introduced by Serbia to refer a question on Kosovo's declaration of independence to the International Court of Justice, scheduled for debate in the UN General Assembly on October 8. USUN should encourage another country to call the [...] | 2008-10-08 23:52:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA PREL KJUS KO |
| 08STATE108377 | PAKISTANI NON-PAPERS ON ENHANCING PAKISTAN-U.S. [...] (U) During the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue on September 29, Foreign Secretary Bashir shared with the U.S. side two non-papers; on the Pakistan-U.S. Partnership and on the Strategic Dialogue process (text below). Bashir said the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue is critical but needs more [...] | 2008-10-09 15:07:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PK EFIN ENRG EAID ECON EINV |
| 08STATE108482 | SUDAN - CONFIRMATION OF FORCE CONTRIBUTIONS TO [...] This is an action cable - see paragraphs 4, 5 and 6. 2. The Administration and the Department view the deployment of 4,000 peacekeeping troops, including from Egypt, Ethiopia and Rwanda, to Darfur as one of its highest priorities for the remainder of 2008. The Ethiopians and Egyptians were [...] | 2008-10-09 17:52:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | BG ID PGOV PK PREL SU KPKO |
| 08STATE108601 | LEAHY VETTING FOR LAF AND ISF CANDIDATES FOR [...] (U) In response to referenced Leahy vetting requests, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces and Lebanese Armed Forces personnel listed below. [...] | 2008-10-09 20:13:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | APER ASEC NAS LE |
| 08STATE108662 | DEMARCHE REGARDING SOMALIA SANCTIONS UNSC [...] This is an action request. Please see para 2. -------------- ACTION REQUEST -------------- 2. At the highest appropriate level, action addressees are requested to inform French and UK counterparts that the United States cannot agree to the automatic expiration of the sanctions after twel [...] | 2008-10-09 22:15:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER XW UNSC |
| 08STATE109267 | USUN INSTRUCTION: UPDATE LIBERIA SANCTIONS LISTS [...] This is an action request; see para 3. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. The UK Mission to the United Nations in New York has bilaterally expressed its desire to propose updates to the UNSC Liberia Sanctions Committee's lists of individuals subject to the measures imposed by paragraph 4 [...] | 2008-10-10 23:26:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC KTFN UNSC LI |
| 08STATE109268 | GUIDANCE FOR UNSC DEBATE ON AFGHANISTAN, OCTOBER [...] The Department instructs USUN to draw on the points below for its participation in the UN Security Council debate on the Secretary General's September 23 report on the situation in Afghanistan, scheduled to take place on October 14. 2. Begin points: Mr. President I would like to thank [...] | 2008-10-10 23:29:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PGOV UNAMA MARR MOPS EAID KDEM AF |
| 08STATE109750 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050123038 for the export of armor plating to Mexico. Post is requested to complete this Blue [...] | 2008-10-14 17:40:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC MX |
| 08STATE109919 | Second Meeting of the GNEP Reliable Nuclear Fuel Services [...] Summary. The Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) Working Group on Reliable Nuclear Fuel Services held its second meeting September 3 - 4 2008 in Vienna Austria. The Group decided to establish two sub-groups, one on fact-finding and a second on the back end of the fuel cycle. The Fact Fin [...] | 2008-10-14 21:08:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP TRGY AU |
| 08STATE109945 | Travel Alert [...] This Travel Alert updates security information for U.S. citizens traveling and living in Mexico. It replaces the Travel Alert for Mexico dated April 14, 2008, and expires on April 14, 2009. 2. While millions of U.S. Citizens safely visit Mexico each year, including thousands who cross th [...] | 2008-10-14 23:03:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC MX |
| 08STATE10999 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING [...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to [...] | 2008-02-04 12:32:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL |
| 08STATE110175 | HOW A POST CAN REFER CASES TO THE U.S. REFUGEE [...] Summary. The U.S. operates a refugee resettlement program coordinated by the State Department through the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, Office of Admissions (PRM/A). Under this program, tens of thousands of refugees of many nationalities are identified, interviewed, and ultimat [...] | 2008-10-15 17:14:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT APER CVIS PHUM PREF |
| 08STATE110204 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Posts' assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050097822 for the export of rifles to Canada. Posts are requested to complete this Blue Lanter [...] | 2008-10-15 18:23:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CA ETTC KOMC RS |
| 08STATE110262 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO DR. ERHARD [...] (U) Post is authorized to make the following statement at the October 16, 2008 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, The United States welcomes the former Special Coordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, Dr. Erhard Bus [...] | 2008-10-15 19:49:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL OSCE |
| 08STATE110279 | USUN INSTRUCTION: VOTE IN FAVOR OF SUDAN PANEL [...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the resolution (text in para 2) that will extend the mandate of the current UNSC Sudan Sanctions Committee's Panel of Experts (POE). USUN should consult with the Department should there be any changes made to this text. The P [...] | 2008-10-15 20:14:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SU UNSC |
| 08STATE110301 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050125454 for the export of C-130 aircraft components to the Netherlands. Post is requested [...] | 2008-10-15 20:32:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC NL |
| 08STATE110302 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050107593 for the export of C-130 spare parts and engine components to Malaysia. Embassy is [...] | 2008-10-15 20:33:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC MY |
| 08STATE110353 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO PIA HOM [...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 16, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We join in welcoming Mr. Robert Bosch, head of OSCE,s Presence in Albania. He and his team are doing effective and important work, [...] | 2008-10-15 22:21:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AL PGOV PREL OSCE |
| 08STATE110354 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON DEPORTATION [...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the October 16, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States joins Norway and the EU in expressing its concern about recent actions taken by Kyrgyz authorities agains [...] | 2008-10-15 22:24:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM OSCE KG |
| 08STATE110381 | UNSCR 1540 -- IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION FOR 1540 [...] This is an action request for USEU, see para 3, and USUN, see paras 4, 5, and 6. 2. Background. UNSCR 1540 (2004) obligates all states to develop and maintain "appropriate, effective" measures to improve their indigenous capacities to counter WMD proliferation and terrorist threats. In [...] | 2008-10-15 23:34:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC KPAO EUE PREL PTER UNSC EUN |
| 08STATE110387 | CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): GUIDANCE [...] Guidance in paragraphs 7-8. ---------- Overview ---------- 2. This cable provides information and guidance to the U.S. delegation for use during informal discussions with the Technical Secretariat on the margins of EC-54, 14-17 October 2008. These sampling and analysis discussions a [...] | 2008-10-16 00:39:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM MARR KTIA CWC JA |
| 08STATE110623 | SIGNING OF HOTLINE CONSOLIDATION AGREEMENT [...] This is an action request. Post is requested to convey, under cover of a diplomatic note, the information at para 2 to appropriate host government officials. Post assistance is appreciated. 2. Text of diplomatic note: Complimentary opening ...and has the honor to refer to the Embassy [...] | 2008-10-16 17:56:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL RS |
| 08STATE110733 | AUTHORIZATION TO COSPONSOR RESOLUTION ENTITLED [...] This is an action request. USDEL is authorized to co-sponsor the draft resolution contained in REF entitled "Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment" provided that USDEL in conjunction with the Office of the Legal Adviser determines that the text has not changed [...] | 2008-10-16 20:51:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNGA |
| 08STATE111373 | DEMARCHE: COUNTER-PIRACY COOPERATION [...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. Department requests Post expand discussion with the Government of Kenya (GOK) on deepening cooperation with the United States to counter piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia. Post is request [...] | 2008-10-18 23:03:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT MOPS PHSA PREL XA XW SO KE |
| 08STATE111546 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050109596 for the export of accelerometers to the Czech Republic. Embassy is requested to c [...] | 2008-10-20 14:47:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC EZ |
| 08STATE111559 | UN COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION: INSTRUCTIONS FOR [...] USUN is authorized to join consensus on draft resolutions A and B due to be voted on October 17-22 as Chapter IV of the Report of the Committee on Information to UNGA 63. 2. NOTE: IO/PPC compared full texts of both proposed resolutions with previous ones approved by UNGA 62. Draft Resol [...] | 2008-10-20 15:01:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PREL ECPS UNGA XX |
| 08STATE111745 | PORTUGAL: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP [...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 2 when host governments are not meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA),but are making signif [...] | 2008-10-20 21:34:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM PO PREL SMIG KTIP |
| 08STATE111994 | THE NETHERLANDS: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP [...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 2 when host governments are not meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA),but are making signif [...] | 2008-10-21 17:05:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG NL |
| 08STATE112163 | SINGAPORE: PERMISSION GRANTED FOR AMBASSADOR [...] Department grants permission for Ambassador Patricia L. Herbold to be absent from post October 30 - November 1, 2008 and November 5 - 14, 2008 for personal leave in Seattle, Washington; and for official travel to St. Louis, Missouri from November 2 - 4, 2008 to attend the F-15SG Roll-out Cerem [...] | 2008-10-21 20:14:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT APER OTRA SG |
| 08STATE112166 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-5. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050103199 for the export of Container Delivery System (CDS) kits, (a.k.a. airdrop equipment) [...] | 2008-10-21 20:19:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC ID SN |
| 08STATE112168 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-5. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050101125 for the export of gyroscopes to the Philippine Air Force. Embassy is requested to [...] | 2008-10-21 20:22:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RP |
| 08STATE112223 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON UZBEK [...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the October 23, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna. Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States would like to take this opportunity to note some specific positive developments in Uzbekistan on religious freedom a [...] | 2008-10-21 21:20:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM OSCE UZ |
| 08STATE112382 | UKRAINE: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP [...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 2 when host governments are not meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA),but are making signif [...] | 2008-10-22 13:39:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG UP |
| 08STATE112481 | 11TH SESSION OF THE UN COMMISSION ON SCIENCE AND [...] (U) Summary: The UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) held its 11th Session at the Palais des Nations in Geneva from May 26 - 30, 2008. The current biennial themes of the Commission are "Development-oriented policies for a socio-economic inclusive information society, [...] | 2008-10-22 16:39:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPL TINT UNCTAD ECOSOC AORC |
| 08STATE112515 | DJIBOUTI: TALKING POINTS FOR OCTOBER 23 BRIEFING [...] USUN may draw from the following talking points and those in reftel for their October 23 briefing on the situation between Djibouti and Eritrea. USUN should seek to speak last so they can adequately determine if the "If Raised" point is needed. Begin points: -- The United States would l [...] | 2008-10-22 17:30:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM DJ ER XA XW |
| 08STATE112570 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON UZBEK [...] This cable transmits a correction to reftel text. Post is authorized to make the following statement at the October 23, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States would like to take this opportunity to note advances in Uzbeki [...] | 2008-10-22 18:32:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM OSCE UZ |
| 08STATE112582 | RULES OF BEHAVIOR FOR PROTECTING PERSONALLY [...] The Department has long been concerned with protecting individuals' personal information. This concern has been heightened in recent years by the increasing mobility of information by electronic means and high visibility breaches of personal information in both paper and electronic formats. [...] | 2008-10-22 18:50:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AINF AMGT APER ASEC CMGT |
| 08STATE112600 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON RELIGIOUS [...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 23 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States takes note that the lower chamber of the Kazakhstani parliament passed on September 24th draft amendments to legislation on freedo [...] | 2008-10-22 19:15:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM OSCE KZ |
| 08STATE112701 | IRELAND: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP [...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 2 when host governments are not meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA),but are making signif [...] | 2008-10-22 21:34:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG EI |
| 08STATE112713 | OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO REPORT BY [...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 23 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is a pleasure to welcome Ambassador Remler to the Permanent Council today. His report bears witness to the continuing energy and focus of [...] | 2008-10-22 22:21:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | OSCE PGOV PBTS KDEM MD RS |
| 08STATE113003 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050104624 for the export of a military antenna to the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF). Embassy is [...] | 2008-10-23 17:37:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC QA |
| 08STATE113008 | BLUE LANTERN CHECK TO ESTABLISH BONA FIDES OF [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a Blue Lantern check on new DDTC registrant Emirates Advanced Investments. Embassy is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...] | 2008-10-23 17:42:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC AE |
| 08STATE113009 | FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE [...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to the subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of CH-47C helicopter spare component parts (License # 050075365) to the United Arab Emirates. This request was sent over 120 days ago. We request an update from post regardi [...] | 2008-10-23 17:43:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC AE |
| 08STATE113010 | FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE [...] According to our records, we have not yet received responses to the subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of CH-47 helicopter spare component parts (License # 050081672) to the United Arab Emirates. This request was sent over 120 days ago. We request updates from Embassies Abu Dh [...] | 2008-10-23 17:43:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC AE FR |
| 08STATE113172 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AFRICA PARTNERSHIP [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of October 23, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Alain Jerome Mounguet Ingoule Rank: Commander Unit/Org [...] | 2008-10-23 20:45:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS PGOV PHUM TP GB |
| 08STATE113232 | USUN INSTRUCTION: CHARLES BRIGHT FOCAL POINT [...] This is an action request. USUN is requested to inform the Focal Point that the United States has no objection to the delisting request for Charles BRIGHT. We do not consider Charles BRIGHT to pose an ongoing threat to peace and stability in Liberia and the subregion. Mr. BRIGHT appears to [...] | 2008-10-23 23:34:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC KTFN UNSC LI |
| 08STATE113557 | BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON [...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of lithium batteries to Canada. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern check within [...] | 2008-10-24 15:55:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CA ETTC IS KOMC |
| 08STATE113639 | DIPLOMATIC NOTE REGARDING JAPAN'S CONTINENTAL [...] Embassy Tokyo is requested to deliver a note verbale to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan using the text in Paragraph 2. 2. Begin text: The Embassy of the United States of America presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has the honor to acknowledge recei [...] | 2008-10-24 18:02:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA PBTS PHSA SENV TPHY JA |
| 08STATE113913 | TRAVEL WARNING - SOMALIA [...] This Travel Warning updates information on the unsettled security situation and warns American citizens against travel to Somalia. This supersedes the Travel Warning of May 20, 2008. 2. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Somalia, including the self- proclaim [...] | 2008-10-24 22:52:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL KE AF |
| 08STATE113930 | CANCELLATION OF TRAVEL WARNING - BOLIVIA [...] The Travel Warning issued for Bolivia on September 12, 2008, has been cancelled, effective October 23, 2008. 2. The conditions described in the Warning no longer exist and the Department of State has lifted Authorized Departure for post. Up-to-date information on safety and secur [...] | 2008-10-25 01:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC BL |
| 08STATE114792 | INSTRUCTION - U.S. SECURITY COUNCIL INTERVENTION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-28 19:11:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC GG PREL |
| 08STATE114915 | LETTER TO MR. AHMET GUN FROM NNSA DEPUTY [...] This is an action request. Please see para 2. Summary: United States Department of Energy,s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, William Tobey visited Ankara and Istanbul on 20 October 2008, to discuss important nuc [...] | 2008-10-28 20:50:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP ENRG EXBS TU |
| 08STATE11495 | TALKING POINTS FOR FEBRUARY 5 SYG BRIEFING ON HIS [...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following points for the Security Council's February 5 briefing from Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on his recent trip to the AU Summit and Kenya Begin points: -- The United States thanks the Secretary-General for his very informative briefing on his vi [...] | 2008-02-04 23:49:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM CG KE SO SU XA XW ZF |
| 08STATE114964 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO ODIHR [...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the Permanent Council meeting in Vienna on October 30. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Ambassador Lenarcic for your comprehensive report. The United States strongly supports ODIHR, which has earned its place a [...] | 2008-10-28 21:37:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV OSCE KDEM |
| 08STATE115034 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUBA EMBARGO RESOLUTION [...] The Department instructs USUN to vote against the resolution, "Necessity of Ending the Economic, Commercial, and Financial Embargo Imposed by the United States of America against Cuba," scheduled for consideration by the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, October 29. USUN should draw on the f [...] | 2008-10-29 02:46:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA ETRD PHUM UN CU |
| 08STATE115258 | USUN INSTRUCTION: VOTE IN FAVOR OF CDI SANCTIONS [...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the adoption of the resolution (text in para 2) that will renew the UNSC Cote d'Ivoire sanctions regime and extend the mandate of the Group of Experts for an additional 12 months. ------------------ TEXT OF RESOLUTION ----- [...] | 2008-10-29 16:00:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KTFN PGOV PHUM PINS PREL PTER UNSC XY |
| 08STATE115259 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON RUSSIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-29 16:01:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | GG OSCE PHUM PREL |
| 08STATE115284 | OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO REPORT BY THE [...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 30, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We welcome Mr. Snoy back to the Permanent Council, and thank him for his comprehensive report. We commend the leadership Mr. Snoy has [...] | 2008-10-29 16:43:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON OSCE |
| 08STATE115454 | PREVENTING IRAN'S ACQUISITION OF NEW SUPPLIES OF [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVES FOR ASTANA AND TASHKENT: -- In coordination UK counterparts in country, Embassies Astana and Tashkent should convey to appropriate host government officials continuing U.S. concerns regarding possible Iranian at [...] | 2008-10-29 20:21:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | EMIN ENRG ETTC IR MNUC PARM TRGY |
| 08STATE115695 | SPAIN: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP (2008-2009) [...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 1 when host governments are fully meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Remaining on Tier [...] | 2008-10-30 13:46:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG SP |
| 08STATE115726 | CORRECTED COPY: THE NETHERLANDS: TIP ACTION GUIDE [...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 1 when host governments are fully meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Remaining on Tier [...] | 2008-10-30 14:21:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG NL |
| 08STATE115935 | PSI: SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 2008 PARIS OPERATIONAL [...] The seventeenth Proliferation Security Initiative PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting took place in Paris, France on September 25-26, 2008. The twenty PSI countries participating in the OEG work on behalf of all PSI participants (i.e., the more than 90 countries that have endorsed th [...] | 2008-10-30 19:10:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM PREL |
| 08STATE115948 | PSI: OPERATIONAL EXPERTS GROUP MEETING IN PARIS, [...] The seventeenth Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting took place in Paris, France on September 25-26, 2008. Delegations from the 20 OEG countries participated. Information contained in this cable is provided for Posts' information and is not to be pas [...] | 2008-10-30 19:22:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM PREL |
| 08STATE115964 | PSI: OPERATIONAL EXPERT GROUP MEETING IN PARIS, [...] The seventeenth Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting took place in Paris, France on September 25-26, 2008. Delegations from the 20 OEG countries participated. Information contained in this cable is provided for Posts' information and is not to be pas [...] | 2008-10-30 19:38:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM PREL |
| 08STATE116029 | TRAVEL WARNING - CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa),and recommends against all travel to North Kivu province. This replaces the Travel Warning dated July 23, 2008 to note the deterioration in the security situation i [...] | 2008-10-30 20:45:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC CG |
| 08STATE116034 | INSTRUCTION - UNGA HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION [...] (U) This is an action request: USUN is instructed to draw from the points below during the UN General Assembly Holocaust Commemoration Statement scheduled for November 3, 2008. BEGIN TEXT ---------- Three years ago, on 1 November 2005, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resoluti [...] | 2008-10-30 20:52:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA |
| 08STATE116103 | INSTRUCTIONS: TURKMENISTAN'S UNGA RESOLUTION ON [...] This is an Action Request (see paragraphs 3 and 4) containing instructions for USUN (reftel A) during discussion of the Turkmen's proposed UN General Assembly (GA) Resolution entitled "Reliable and stable transit of energy and its role in ensuring stable economic development and international [...] | 2008-10-30 23:00:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA ENRG ZK EPET PREL |
| 08STATE116174 | BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON [...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-7. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of radiation tolerant DC/DC converters to Russia. Post is requested to complete this Blue La [...] | 2008-10-31 11:54:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RS |
| 08STATE116211 | KUDOS TO EMBASSY DAMASCUS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-31 13:12:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | APER AMGT SY |
| 08STATE116226 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050128223 for the export of aircraft spare parts to Singapore. Post is requested to complete [...] | 2008-10-31 13:34:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC SN |
| 08STATE116592 | INSTRUCTIONS: U.S. RESPONSE ON PROPOSED RIO+20 [...] Summary. South Korea's Ambassador Park has approached Ambassador Khalilzad and Ambassador McMahan (reftels A and C) about Korea's interest in hosting a Rio-plus-20 (Rio 20) conference on sustainable development in Korea in 2012. He reiterated that it is the right time for Asia to host such [...] | 2008-10-31 20:10:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA SENV EAID AORC |
| 08STATE116623 | USAID/DCHA Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster [...] This is an action cable. Please see paragraph 5. 2. Summary: This cable provides guidance to all posts concerning support from USAID/DCHA's office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) before, during, and after the occurrence of natural and complex disasters abroad in Fiscal Y [...] | 2008-10-31 21:00:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | REF SOCI EAID |
| 08STATE116659 | THANK YOU [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-31 23:01:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OVIP |
| 08STATE116662 | THANK YOU [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-31 23:14:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OVIP |
| 08STATE116664 | THANK YOU [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-31 23:18:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OVIP |
| 08STATE116665 | THANK YOU [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-31 23:20:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OVIP |
| 08STATE116806 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050100840 for the export of C-130 spare parts to Jordan. Embassy is requested to complete t [...] | 2008-11-03 14:02:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC JO |
| 08STATE116977 | INSTRUCTION: VOTE NO ON UN-CTBT COOPERATION [...] (U) Voting Instruction: U.S. representatives should not participate in discussions on this resolution, but should nonetheless continue our past practice of voting against this resolution. U.S. delegation should call for a vote if no other delegation does so. 2. Background: The U.S. Senat [...] | 2008-11-03 19:10:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM UNGA |
| 08STATE117107 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050055911 for the export of carbines to Lebanon. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lante [...] | 2008-11-03 21:45:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC LE |
| 08STATE117147 | GAO UNOPS VISIT [...] (U) Department requests mission clearance for Government Accountability Office(GAO) Assistant Director Phil Thomas, Analyst-In-Charge Jeffrey Baldwin-Bott,and Senior Analyst Leah DeWolf to conduct interviews with UN Development Program and other UN officials in support of their review of the [...] | 2008-11-03 22:54:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT IO OTRA UNCRED |
| 08STATE117260 | FY - 2010 MISSION STRATEGIC PLAN (MSP) AWARDS [...] I am pleased to announce the winners of the MSP Award for the FY - 2010 cycle. The regional bureaus nominated high quality MSPs for consideration which were reviewed by an RM/SPP review committee that addressed specific strengths and shortcomings of each nominated MSP using a standardized se [...] | 2008-11-04 15:18:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ABUD AMGT AFIN KICA KSEP KSPR |
| 08STATE117789 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO ADDRESS BY [...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the November 6, 2008 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States Warmly welcomes Minister Basha to the Permanent Council. Mr. Minister, your visit comes at a significant [...] | 2008-11-05 16:35:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL OSCE AL |
| 08STATE117859 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON MOLDOVA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-05 17:42:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | OSCE PREL PGOV MO |
| 08STATE117974 | LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION STS-126 [...] SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION STS-126, ENDEAVOR (OV-105),WILL LAUNCH FROM KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (KSC),FLORIDA, NO EARLIER THAN NOVEMBER 14, 2008. THE LAUNCH WINDOW OPENS AT 7:51 PM (1951 EST),NOVEMBER 14 (24:51 UTC/GMT) AND IS 10 MINUTES LONG. NOMINAL END OF MISSION LANDING AT KSC IS SCHEDULED FO [...] | 2008-11-05 19:28:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA FR SP AIN |
| 08STATE118173 | NEPAL: GUIDANCE FOR UNSC DEBATE ON UNMIN [...] The Department requests that USUN draw on the following points in making its intervention during the UN Security Council debate on the UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) on Friday, November 7. 2. Begin points: Mr. President: -- We welcome Special Representative Martin to the Council today an [...] | 2008-11-05 23:10:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC UNMIN PREL NP |
| 08STATE118192 | HANDLING OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES TO [...] The Office of Correspondence and Records will coordinate receipt of congratulatory messages to the President-elect from chiefs of state, heads of government, and other foreign officials and leaders. 2. Foreign leaders who want to send congratulatory messages to the President-elect may do [...] | 2008-11-06 00:12:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP |
| 08STATE118295 | KUDOS FOR ADDIS ABABA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-06 14:41:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG BEXP ET |
| 08STATE118449 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050129744 for the export of shotguns to Malaysia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lanter [...] | 2008-11-06 19:40:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC MY |
| 08STATE118450 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050093110 for the export of carbines to India. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...] | 2008-11-06 19:40:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC IN KOMC |
| 08STATE118451 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050127892 for the export of pistols to Thailand. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...] | 2008-11-06 19:41:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC TH |
| 08STATE118603 | USUN INSTRUCTION: JENKINS DUNBAR FOCAL POINT [...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to inform the Focal Point that the United States has no objection to the delisting requests for Jenkins DUNBAR. While Mr. DUNBAR's request only concerns removal from the travel ban list maintained by the UNSC Liberia Sanctions Committee, the Unit [...] | 2008-11-06 23:30:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KTFN LI PGOV PREL PTER UNSC |
| 08STATE118651 | INSTRUCTION: REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO [...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2-6. 2. USDel is instructed to vote against the resolution entitled "Work of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories." 3. USDel is i [...] | 2008-11-07 03:30:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNGA IS WE GZ SY |
| 08STATE11870 | SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE [...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 11 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister [...] | 2008-02-06 15:20:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY AE |
| 08STATE118919 | TRAVEL ALERT ? HURRICANE PALOMA [...] This Travel Alert is being issued to urge American citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to areas that may be affected by Hurricane Paloma in the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and Cuba. U.S. citizens located in areas likely to be affected by Hurricane Paloma who do not have access to [...] | 2008-11-07 17:15:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC XL |
| 08STATE119005 | MGHH02: MONITORING GROUP FORMATION REGARDING [...] At 1500 EST on 11/07/2008 the Executive Secretary directed that the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs establish a Monitoring Group to coordinate all State Department activities relating to Hurricane Paloma as it affects the Cayman Islands, Cuba, and The Bahamas. The Monitoring Group will [...] | 2008-11-07 19:12:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE119196 | REQUEST FOR SECURITY SURVEY OF REFUGEE SITE IN [...] In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interviews of refugees in a new processing location in Abu Dhabi, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of the proc [...] | 2008-11-07 21:08:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PREF AE |
| 08STATE119197 | REQUEST FOR SECURITY SURVEY OF REFUGEE SITE IN [...] In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security(DHS) interviews of refugees in a new processing location in Damascus, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of the proces [...] | 2008-11-07 21:09:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PREF SY |
| 08STATE119223 | GUIDANCE FOR PRST ON COTE D'IVOIRE [...] USUN is instructed to join consensus on the PRST on Cte d'Ivoire (para 2) on November 7 in the UN Security Council. 2. Begin text of PRST: The Security Council takes note that, as mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General dated 14 October, the peace process has crossed a critical [...] | 2008-11-07 21:47:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM PU XA XY |
| 08STATE119300 | USUN INSTRUCTION: TALAL EL'DINE FOCAL POINT [...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to inform the Focal Point that the United States has no objection to the delisting request for Talal EL'DINE. If delisted by the UNSC Liberia Sanctions Committee, Mr. El'Dine (DOB: 14 April 1955) would no longer be subject to the travel ban impose [...] | 2008-11-08 00:17:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KTFN LI PGOV PREL UNSC |
| 08STATE119308 | GUATEMALA: GUIDANCE ON CICIG RESOLUTION [...] The Department requests that USUN co-sponsor the resolution on the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (para 3),scheduled for consideration by the UN General Assembly on Monday, November 10, and to deliver the following Explanation of Vote (EoV). 2. Begin text of EoV [...] | 2008-11-08 00:56:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA PREL PHUM GT |
| 08STATE119309 | AFGHANISTAN: INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNGA AFGHANISTAN [...] The Department requests that USUN co-sponsor the resolution on the situation on Afghanistan (para 3),to be considered by the UN General Assembly on November 10, and that USUN draw on the following points for use during the discussion. 2. Begin points: Mr. President: The United State [...] | 2008-11-08 00:56:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA UNAMA KDEM PREL MARR MOPS SNAR PHUM AF |
| 08STATE119513 | (U) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-10 15:11:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL |
| 08STATE119685 | DIPNOTE ON CONSULAR NOTIFICATION AND TIMELY [...] Department instructs Post to deliver the following message as a diplomatic note. 2. BEGIN TEXT: (Insert complimentary opening language.) The Embassy of the United States wishes to remind the Government of Syria that under Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, the [...] | 2008-11-10 19:50:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PREL SY |
| 08STATE119700 | FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE [...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to the subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of spare aircraft component parts (License # 050081569) for the T-50, KF-16, F-15K, KT-1, KHP UH-60 and C-130 to South Korea. This request was sent over 120 days ago. We req [...] | 2008-11-10 20:22:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08STATE119802 | TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE [...] After careful consideration of your assessment and recommendations (REFTEL),I am terminating the AD and returning post to limited-accompanied status for working adult dependants effective November 10, 2008. Evacuees may return to post effective day after the termination date. 2. Action [...] | 2008-11-11 03:07:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AEMR CASC KFLO AFIN ASEC YM |
| 08STATE120019 | 2008: COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR PREPARING "COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM (CRT) 2008", WHICH IS DUE TO CONGRESS BY APRIL 30, 2009. 2.WE RECOMMEND THAT "COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM 2007" BE THE STARTING POINT FOR THIS YEAR'S EXERCISE, WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT http://www.state.gov/s/ct/rls/crt/ [...] | 2008-11-12 15:57:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR |
| 08STATE120090 | SHARE YOUR PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING VIA NET- [...] (U) Summary: There has been intense interest recently from the interagency community in ways that the Department can facilitate access to public affairs reporting on the classified networks. A simple method of sharing these cable-based reports with the classified networks is through the use of [...] | 2008-11-12 17:10:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KMDR |
| 08STATE120153 | MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): 2008 [...] Paragraph 2 contains the text of the press statement issued at the conclusion of the November 2008 Canberra MTCR Plenary. Addressee and info addressee posts may share this statement with interested parties as appropriate. Further information on the results of the Plenary will be forthcoming [...] | 2008-11-12 18:33:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | MTCRE PREL PARM KSCA TSPA ETTC |
| 08STATE120155 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050108473 for the export of fiber optic inverters to South Korea. Post is requested to com [...] | 2008-11-12 18:38:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC KS |
| 08STATE120156 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050110498 for the export of accelerometers to Japan. Embassy is requested to complete this [...] | 2008-11-12 18:39:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC JA |
| 08STATE120326 | OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO PARLIAMENTARY [...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 13 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States joins in warmly welcoming Mr. Joao Soares, President of the OSCE's Parliamentary Assembly. We tale particular note of his [...] | 2008-11-12 23:11:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM OSCE |
| 08STATE120333 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: AZERBAIJAN MOVE AGAINST [...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 13 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Mr. Chairman, The United States has noted with concern reports that Azerbaijan's National Television and Radio Council may discontinue local radio broadcasts of [...] | 2008-11-12 23:52:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV OSCE KDEM AZ LO |
| 08STATE120334 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO THE SPECIAL [...] (U) Post is authorized to make the following statement at the November 13 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is a pleasure to welcome Special Representative Biaudet to the Permanent Council today. Your report bears witness to the [...] | 2008-11-12 23:58:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | OSCE PGOV PREL TIP |
| 08STATE120336 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO HEAD OF [...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 13, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ambassador Keltchewsky, welcome to the Permanent Council. Thank you for the hard work you have put into your first months as the H [...] | 2008-11-13 00:03:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM OSCE KZ |
| 08STATE120342 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON OSCE [...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 13, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna if needed to respond to a Russian Federation statement on the OSCE monitors in Georgia. Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States notes the statement by the Russian [...] | 2008-11-13 00:22:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | OSCE PREL PGOV GG |
| 08STATE120692 | BLUE LANTERN SITE VISIT TO LOM PRAHA S.P. [...] SUMMARY: In response to reftel Poloff and PM/DDTC team conducted a site visit at Lom Praha S. P. (LP) in order to verify its relationship with the Czech Republic Ministry of Defense and establish the bona fides of this export involving communication and navigation equipment for the Mi-171 hel [...] | 2008-11-13 21:01:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC EZ |
| 08STATE120975 | GUIDANCE: REMARKS FOR QUARTERLY MNF-I BRIEF TO [...] Begin Text: I am pleased to report to the Security Council on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I). I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative de Mistura for his briefing on the important work undertaken by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). UN [...] | 2008-11-14 14:23:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC MARR IZ |
| 08STATE121002 | RESPONSE TO CANADIAN REQUEST ON IMPLEMENTATION OF [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 7. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVE FOR OTTAWA: -- To inform appropriate Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) interlocutors that ISN discussed coordination on Iran non-proliferation objectives with First Secretary [...] | 2008-11-14 14:53:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | EMIN ENRG ETTC IR KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY |
| 08STATE121032 | TRAVEL WARNING - KENYA [...] The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Kenya. American citizens in Kenya and those considering travel to Kenya should evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing threats from terrorism and the high rate of violent crime. This replace [...] | 2008-11-14 15:48:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL KE |
| 08STATE121356 | REVOCATION OF IRAN,S U-TURN GENERAL LICENSE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (SBU) On November 6, 2008, the Department of the Treasury revoked Iran's "U-turn" general license in order to protect U.S. financial institutions individually, and the U.S. [...] | 2008-11-14 21:26:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL EFIN KNNP |
| 08STATE121386 | TRAVEL WARNING ? CHAD [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Chad and recommends that American citizens not affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts avoid all travel to eastern Chad and the Chad/Central African Republic border area due to insecurity caused by banditry and clashes [...] | 2008-11-14 21:56:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC CH |
| 08STATE121419 | TRAVEL WARNING - SOMALIA [...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Somalia and recommends that American citizens avoid all travel to Somalia. This replaces the Travel Warning dated October 24, 2008 to note terrorist attacks in the regions of Somaliland and Puntland. 2. The Department of St [...] | 2008-11-14 23:11:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC SO |
| 08STATE121425 | TRAVEL WARNING - ERITREA [...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Eritrea and recommends that U.S. citizens defer travel at this time. This replaces the Travel Warning dated June 11, 2008, and informs U.S. citizens that the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Asmara is currently closed [...] | 2008-11-14 23:23:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC ER |
| 08STATE121430 | SOMALIA PIRACY: DEMARCHE INSTRUCTIONS FOR UK AND [...] This is an action cable see paragraph 2. 2. Posts are requested to demarche host governments at the appropriate level to relay USG concerns about French and British edits to the draft UN Security Council resolution (UNSCR) on Somalia piracy. Post may draw from the background in paras 4 a [...] | 2008-11-15 00:50:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW |
| 08STATE121431 | INSTRUCTIONS; TURKMENISTAN'S UNGA RESOLUTION ON [...] USDEL is authorized to co-sponsor and join consensus on the UNGA resolution entitled "Reliable and stable transit of energy and its role in ensuring stable economic development and international cooperation" introduced by the permanent mission of Turkmenistan (reftels) as long as it is not ame [...] | 2008-11-15 00:56:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA ENRG ZK EPET PREL |
| 08STATE121442 | SECOND COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON PERMANENT [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. USDel is instructed to vote against the resolution entitled "Permanent Sovereignty of the Palestinian People in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the Arab Population in the Occupied Syrian Golan over their Nat [...] | 2008-11-15 04:06:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNGA IS WE GZ SY |
| 08STATE121624 | USUN INSTRUCTION: VOTE IN FAVOR OF SOMALIA [...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the adoption of the resolution (text in para 2) that will expand the current UNSC Somalia sanctions regime from a comprehensive arms embargo to include targeted measures (asset freeze and travel ban) for those threatening t [...] | 2008-11-16 20:24:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KTFN PGOV PREL PTER SO XW UNSC |
| 08STATE121866 | TRAVEL ALERT NICARAGUA [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in Nicaragua, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in Nicaragua to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert expires on De [...] | 2008-11-17 17:54:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC NU |
| 08STATE122070 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050088569 for the export of cannons to Trinidad & Tobago. Post is requested to complete this B [...] | 2008-11-17 22:20:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC TD |
| 08STATE122464 | FOLLOW-UP ON IRAN'S UPCOMING NUCLEAR CONFERENCE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVES: In coordination with French counterparts in country, Posts should reinforce the message that countries should not attend the 30 November 2008 &First International Conference on Nuclear Power Plants, Environmenta [...] | 2008-11-18 21:22:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | IR KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY |
| 08STATE122811 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON DRAFT LAW [...] POST IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AT THE NOVEMBER 20, 2008, MEETING OF THE OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL IN VIENNA: BEGIN TEXT: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. THE UNITED STATES GENUINELY WELCOMES THE POSITIVE STEPS THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC HAS TAKEN TO EXPAND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND TOLE [...] | 2008-11-19 17:33:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM OSCE KG |
| 08STATE122827 | GUIDANCE: DISARMAMENT PRST, NOVEMBER 19 [...] (U) This is an action request. USUN is authorized to join consensus on a Costa Rica-penned PRST regarding the regulation and reduction of armaments, with text as follows. A vote on this PRST is anticipated on November 19, 2008. 2. (U) Begin text of PRST: Strengthening collective securi [...] | 2008-11-19 17:57:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM UNSC CS |
| 08STATE12290 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050085871 for the export of rifles and ammunition to Hungary. Post is requested to complete t [...] | 2008-02-06 17:12:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC HU KOMC |
| 08STATE122941 | GUIDANCE: REMARKS FOR DISARMAMENT THEMATIC [...] USUN is authorized to use para. 2 remarks in the Costa Rica-sponsored thematic debate on the regulation and reduction of armaments, November 19, 2008. 2. Begin text: Mr. President, I would like to thank the Costa Rican delegation for bringing us together for a discussion of this imp [...] | 2008-11-19 20:28:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM UNSC CS |
| 08STATE122982 | UNGA RESOLUTION ON COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UN AND [...] USUN is instructed to join consensus on the UN General Assembly agenda item 114 (f) "Cooperation Between the United Nations and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries." If the resolution goes to a vote, USUN is instructed to vote yes. End. RICE [...] | 2008-11-19 21:15:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC XA |
| 08STATE122990 | WESTERN SAHARA: TALKING POINTS FOR NOVEMBER 18 [...] USUN may draw from the following talking points for their November 18 briefing on MINURSO and the Western Sahara. Begin points: -- The United States is concerned by the amount of time that has elapsed since the last round of talks between Morocco and the Polisario. We urge the Secretary [...] | 2008-11-19 21:31:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL WI XA XY |
| 08STATE123042 | BOSNIA: EUFOR MANDATE RENEWAL INSTRUCTIONS [...] The Department instructs USUN to vote in favor of the UN Security Council Resolution renewing the mandate of EUFOR in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to be considered by the UN Security Council on Thursday, November 20. 2. Begin Text: The Security Council, Recalling all its previous [...] | 2008-11-19 22:31:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PGOV PREL MARR BK EUFOR |
| 08STATE123047 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO THE REPORT BY [...] (U) Post is authorized to make the following statement at the November 20 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States joins other delegations in welcoming the three Personal Representatives of the Chairman in Office to the Pe [...] | 2008-11-19 22:43:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV OSCE |
| 08STATE123048 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO SPECIAL ENVOY [...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the November 20, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomes you, Ambassador Talvitie, and commends your efforts ) and those of EU Special Representative Mo [...] | 2008-11-19 22:47:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | OSCE PGOV PREL GG |
| 08STATE123050 | MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR IO/EDA TYLER SANDERS [...] (U) Tyler Sanders, Intern, Bureau of International Organizations, Office of Economics Development Affairs, requests mission clearance to travel to New York on November 23-25,2008 to participate in the UNGA Second Committee deliberations. He requests USUN Mission access and a United Nations de [...] | 2008-11-19 22:49:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | IO OTRA UNCRED UNGA |
| 08STATE123068 | OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO HEAD OF OFFICE COORDINATOR IN UKRAINE [...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 20 meeting of the Permanent Council in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is, indeed, a pleasure to welcome Ambassador Kopaj back to the Permanent Council, and to thank him for his very comprehensive repo [...] | 2008-11-19 23:51:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV OSCE UP PREL |
| 08STATE123072 | GUIDANCE FOR UNSC CONSULTATIONS ON ZIMBABWE [...] (U) This is an action request. USUN should draw from the statement in para 2 during the UN Security Council consultations on Zimbabwe November 20. USUN should also address the press after the UNSC briefing to summarize the key points from the U.S. statement. Additionally, USUN should hand t [...] | 2008-11-19 23:58:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM ZI XA ZU KDEM |
| 08STATE123126 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050115687 for the export of accelerometers to South Africa. Post is requested to complete [...] | 2008-11-20 13:28:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC SF GM |
| 08STATE123225 | SOMALIA: INSTRUCTIONS ON TABLING OUR UNSC [...] This is an action cable. USUN is instructed to deliver the following draft resolution (complete text paragraph 4) to the British and the French Mission in New York immediately. USUN should table the resolution to the Council NLT COB on November 20. 2. Objectives: -- Thank the British [...] | 2008-11-20 16:03:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW |
| 08STATE123238 | SOMALIA: TALKING POINTS FOR SOMALIA BRIEFING [...] USUN is instructed to draw from the talking points in paragraph 2 for the UN Security Council briefing and consultation on Somalia to be held on November 20. 2. Begin points: -- We would like to thank the (DPA official),(DPKO official),as well as the IMO Secretary-General Mitropoulos [...] | 2008-11-20 16:23:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW |
| 08STATE123373 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050131468 for the export of C-130 aircraft parts to Spain. Post is requested to complete thi [...] | 2008-11-20 20:52:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC SP |
| 08STATE123376 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on technical assistant agreement amendment TA 0019-07B for the transfer of technical data, hardware, and def [...] | 2008-11-20 20:53:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC JO IZ |
| 08STATE123458 | OSCE GUIDANCE: DRAFT DECISIONS ON THE EXTENSION [...] Post is authorized to join consensus on the extension of the following mandates, to be renewed through December 31, 2008: -Presence in Albania, PC.DD/36/08 -Mission to Bosnia & Herzegovina, PC.DD/37/08 -Mission to Montenegro, PC.DD/39/08 -Mission to Serbia, C.DD/40/07 -Spillover Monitor M [...] | 2008-11-20 22:08:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON OSCE PREL |
| 08STATE123473 | OSCE GUIDANCE: DRAFT MINISTERIAL DECISION ON [...] Per reftel request for guidance, the Department agrees that the Roma and Sinti decision is a worthwhile one. The Department would like USOSCE to seek an edit in preambular paragraph two, replacing the word "people" with the word "persons" so that the sentence reads: "Recognizing the importan [...] | 2008-11-20 23:30:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | OSCE PHUM PREL |
| 08STATE123494 | THE GLOBAL PARTNERHIP CENTER (GPC) PROVIDES [...] This is an action message. Please see paragraph 6. 2. SUMMARY: Established in December of 2007 (ref. A),the Global Partnership Center (GPC) leads efforts to advance the use of results-based, public-private partnerships as a mainstream tool for U.S. diplomacy. A cornerstone of this eff [...] | 2008-11-21 01:28:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AID ABUD AMGT AFIN BMGT EAID ECON EFIN |
| 08STATE123513 | UNGA VOTING INSTRUCTION: SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. USDel is instructed to vote against the following six UNGA resolutions under the agenda items 15, "The Situation in the Middle East," and 16, "Question of Palestine." USDel may call for a vote on any of these resolutions if no other member does [...] | 2008-11-21 03:42:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNGA IS PA WE GZ SY |
| 08STATE123907 | REQUEST FOR INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2009 [...] All Posts/American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) worldwide should respond with their 2009 Investment Climate Statements via front channel cable and unclassified email by January 15, 2009 This tasker has been cleared with regional bureaus, S/ES, and interagency. 2. In the context of U.S. bilat [...] | 2008-11-21 20:42:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV |
| 08STATE123983 | TRAVEL WARNING - PAKISTAN [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against non- essential travel to Pakistan in light of the threat of terrorist activity. This replaces the Travel Warning dated October 1, 2008, and updates information on security incidents, notes the temporary relocation of some employees from the [...] | 2008-11-21 22:32:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC PK |
| 08STATE124034 | DEMARCHE: COUNTER-PIRACY COOPERATION [...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. Department requests Post initiate discussion with the Government of Djibouti (GOD) on deepening cooperation with the United States to counter piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia. Post is re [...] | 2008-11-22 01:13:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT MOPS PHSA PREL XA XW SO DJ |
| 08STATE124035 | TRAVEL WARNING - NEPAL [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Nepal and urges caution when traveling in country. The Department of State remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal and urges American citizens to obtain updated security information before they travel an [...] | 2008-11-22 01:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC NP |
| 08STATE124111 | SYG'S REPORT ON UNSCR 1701 IMPLEMENTATION: [...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from points in para 2 below during the briefing on the Secretary General's report on implementation of UNSCR 1701 scheduled for November 25. 2. (U) Talking points. -- I would like to thank the Secretary General for his latest rep [...] | 2008-11-23 22:42:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL LE IS SY |
| 08STATE124112 | GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, NOVEMBER 25 [...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing scheduled for November 25. 2. (U) Talking points. -- I would like to thank Under Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. There are [...] | 2008-11-23 22:42:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL LE IS SY |
| 08STATE124462 | (U) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 19:47:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL |
| 08STATE124521 | TRAVEL WARNING - NEPAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 20:51:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC NP |
| 08STATE124562 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TOGOLESE ARMY OFFICER [...] Embassy Lome requested human rights certification for one Togolese Army officer to attend HIV/AIDS Strategic Planning and Policy Development training from 4 through 13 December 2008. 2. Information about the participant is as follows: Name: Kodjo Patanaam ABALO Rank: Major Unit: Togole [...] | 2008-11-24 21:50:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM TO |
| 08STATE124596 | REQUEST FOR SECURITY SURVEY OF REFUGEE SITE IN [...] In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interviews of refugees in a new, temporary processing location in Baghdad, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of [...] | 2008-11-24 23:07:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PREF IZ |
| 08STATE124950 | INSTRUCTION - MINSK GROUP RESPONSE TO SYG RE: [...] The Department instructs USUN to deliver the response below to the Secretary General. The response was jointly drafted and agreed upon by the Co-Chairs of the Minsk Group (United States, Russia and France). The Co-Chairs agreed that the U.S. would deliver the joint response under U.S. cover [...] | 2008-11-25 19:23:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AJ FR PREL RS ZJ XJ |
| 08STATE125120 | GUIDANCE ON CBP 10+2 RULE [...] Summary: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published an interim final rule requiring importers and carriers to electronically submit additional information on cargo before it is brought into the United States by vessel. The rule, also known as "10 2," fulfills the advance data requ [...] | 2008-11-25 21:57:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EWWT KHLS |
| 08STATE125145 | OSCE GUIDANCE: DRAFT MINISTERIAL DECISION ON [...] Encourages those participating States that have not yet done so to ensure that all forms of trafficking in human beings as defined in the OSCE Action Plan are criminalized in their national legislation and that perpetrators of human trafficking do not enjoy impunity; STATE 00125145 002 OF [...] | 2008-11-25 22:48:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | OSCE PHUM PREL KTIP |
| 08STATE125246 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO THE REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-26 13:40:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM OSCE |
| 08STATE125247 | OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO FREEDOM OF [...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 27th Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is a pleasure to welcome you back to back to the Permanent Council today, Mr. Haraszti. Your report is, as always, a valuable real [...] | 2008-11-26 13:42:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL OSCE |
| 08STATE125319 | (U) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED [...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much t [...] | 2008-11-26 14:32:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL |
| 08STATE125444 | KOSOVO - GUIDANCE FOR U.S. INTERVENTION AT [...] The Department requests that USUN draw from the following points in delivering its intervention and additional discussions during the November 26 UNSC consultations on the Secretary-General's report on the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). 2. Begin Points: Thank you Mr. President: I woul [...] | 2008-11-26 17:39:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC UNMIK KPKO PREL YI KV |
| 08STATE125506 | CROATIA: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP [...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 1 when host governments are fully meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Remaining on Tier [...] | 2008-11-26 18:23:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG CR |
| 08STATE125620 | TRAVEL ALERT FOR THAILAND [...] The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the continuing large-scale political demonstrations in Thailand that have resulted in the disruption of services as well as isolated incidents of violence. At this time, Bangkok's international and domestic airports have ceased flight operations d [...] | 2008-11-26 21:17:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ASEC TH |
| 08STATE125658 | COORDINATED DEMARCHE ON IRAN WITH EUROPEAN [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVE: To participate in a joint demarche with France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom to the Republic of Korea and Malaysia regarding the implementation of national sanctions measures on Iran. 3. (SBU) BACKGR [...] | 2008-11-26 22:14:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM IR |
| 08STATE125686 | COLD FRONT AFFECTING CARIBBEAN COAST OF COSTA RICA AND [...] As result of flood damage caused by the interaction of a high and low pressure systems on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica from November 22-26, 2008, the Chief of Mission has determined that the disaster is of sufficient magnitude to warrant US Government assistance. The damage has exceeded [...] | 2008-11-27 02:30:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID AEMR ASEC PHUM KFLO CS |
| 08STATE125694 | HUMAN RIGHTS DAY - PUBLIC DIPLOMACY [...] (U) Summary: December 10 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This day, celebrated as Human Rights Day worldwide, is the date that the UDHR was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The Department is celebrating the occasion with [...] | 2008-11-27 08:36:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | APER KPAO PHUM OIIP SCUL |
| 08STATE125736 | TRAVEL ALERT FOR INDIA [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert expires on December [...] | 2008-11-27 18:09:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ASEC PTER IN |
| 08STATE125848 | COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - DENMARK [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-28 14:49:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ASEC DA |
| 08STATE126128 | TRAVEL ALERT FOR INDIA [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert replaces the Travel [...] | 2008-11-29 22:48:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ASEC PTER IN |
| 08STATE126443 | INSTRUCTIONS ON DECEMBER 3 CONSULTATIONS ON [...] ACTION REQUEST: USUN is instructed to draw from talking points in para 2 below during December 2 consultations on the UN Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BONUCA). End action request. 2. Begin points: The United States strongly supports Special Envoy Francois Lonseny [...] | 2008-12-01 19:47:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF PHUM PBTS CT |
| 08STATE126458 | SHORTAGE OF HOTEL ROOMS IN MONROVIA MARCH 1-10, [...] Embassy Monrovia requests that Washington pass the following cable as an ALDAC. 2. Embassy Monrovia advises travelers that due to numerous events scheduled by the Government of Liberia, hotel rooms during March 1-10, 2009 will be extremely limited and only Mission essential country cleara [...] | 2008-12-01 20:18:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OTRA LI |
| 08STATE126489 | FINALIZING THE SEISMIC AGREEMENT [...] Department requests Embassy Rabat to urge the Moroccan government to sign the Seismic Agreement (reftel) no later than December 31, 2008. A later signature could result in delays that would jeopardize the project's timely completion. End summary. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. Department [...] | 2008-12-01 20:57:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL TPHY KTBT KSCI KTIA MO |
| 08STATE126579 | SOMALIA: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNSC RESOLUTION [...] The Department instructs USUN to vote in favor of the following UN Security Council resolution on Somalia piracy, to be considered on Tuesday, December 2. 2. Begin text: The Security Council, Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Somalia, especially resolution [...] | 2008-12-02 00:17:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW |
| 08STATE126776 | APPROVAL FOR AMBASSADOR TODD TO BE ABSENT FROM [...] The Department grants permission for Ambassador William E. Todd to be absent from post December 3 - 5, 2008 for travel to Singapore to attend the 17th International Oil and Gas Southeast Asia Industry Exhibit and Conference. 2. In Ambassador Todd's absence, DCM John McIntyre will serve as C [...] | 2008-12-02 17:41:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT APER OTRA BX |
| 08STATE126809 | TRAVEL WARNING - NIGERIA [...] The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nigeria and recommends avoiding all but essential travel to the Niger Delta states of Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers. Violent crime is a problem in Lagos and other large cities as well as on the roads between cities. Ten [...] | 2008-12-02 18:26:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC NI |
| 08STATE126816 | OPEN SKIES TREATY REIMBURSEMENT [...] The United States shared an Open Skies Treaty mission with Turkey over the Russian Federation the week of 4 August. According to the joint modalities agreed on May 13, 2008, the U.S. agreed to pay the Government of Turkey no more than $5,000 U.S. dollars as reimbursement for our share of the [...] | 2008-12-02 18:31:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | TU OSCE |
| 08STATE127068 | UNSC CONSULTATIONS BY ICC PROSECUTOR ON SUDAN [...] This is an action request. USUN should make the statement in paragraph 2 during the December 3 UN Security Council consultations by ICC Chief Prosecutor Ocampo. End Action. 2. Begin Statement: I would like to thank ICC Chief Prosecutor Ocampo for his briefing to the UN Security Counc [...] | 2008-12-02 23:43:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC XA |
| 08STATE127071 | UPCOMING MEETING ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVE: To inform our outreach partners in Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea that they will soon be contacted by the Government of Italy to participate in a meeting in Rome on 12 December 2008 to discuss the impl [...] | 2008-12-02 23:48:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC EMIN ENRG ETTC EUN IR JA KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY |
| 08STATE127072 | TRAVEL ALERT FOR THAILAND [...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the continuing large-scale political demonstrations in Thailand which have resulted in the disruption of airport services and isolated incidents of violence. Bangkok's international and domestic airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don [...] | 2008-12-02 23:53:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ASEC TH |
| 08STATE127423 | CIVIL NUCLEAR WORKING GROUP OF THE TRADE PROMOTION [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST: Please see paras 5-8. 2. SUMMARY. At the first meeting of the Civil Nuclear Interagency Working Group of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee on August 27, 2008, representatives of several USG agencies agreed to request that selected Posts report on in- [...] | 2008-12-03 19:15:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO |
| 08STATE127448 | REQUEST FOR CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE [...] This is an action request. Please see summary paragraph (para) 2 and paras 6 through 11 for specific information requested. 2. Summary: This is a request for information to determine if countries eligible for trade benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program are im [...] | 2008-12-03 19:48:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID |