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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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09SARAJEVO1287BOSNIA: NO SUBSTANTIVE REPLY ON BIASED
[...] (SBU) Post demarched Bosnian MFA contacts Amb. Milenko Misic, Head of Department for Human Rights, and Sanja Kenig-Corovic, Head of Department for UN and International Organizations, on November 18 regarding the UN General Assembly's upcoming discussion of Israel-specific resolutions, per reft [...]
2009-11-19 07:23:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNGA KPAL IS SY LE BK
09SARAJEVO1294CORRUPTION, ETHNICITY, AND POLITICAL FAVORITISM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Several weeks ago, Bosnia's State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) launched an investigation into the work of the state-level Return Fund and the State Commission for Displaced Persons and Refugees (DPRE Commission),due to numerous reports of alleged irregularities a [...]
2009-11-20 10:26:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KREF BK
09SARAJEVO1297BOSNIA: TRANSCO BOARD APPROVES ACTING MANAGEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-20 14:24:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON PGOV BK
09SARAJEVO1298BOSNIA: CONGRESSMAN BAIRD REVIEWS ENVIRNMENTAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-20 15:36:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SENV BK
09SARAJEVO1299BOSNIA: IMF PROGRAM OFF TRACK
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-20 15:54:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PGOV IMF BK
09SARAJEVO1372BOSNIAN PARTICIPATION IN THE PRESIDENTIAL
[...] (SBU) Embassy Sarajevo appreciates the opportunity provided in reftel to nominate candidates from the Bosnian Muslim community to participate in the Presidential Entrepreneurship Summit in the spring. However, we request exemption from the requirement to recruit candidates actively and to hol [...]
2009-12-15 16:44:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PREL SOCI KPAO BK
09SARAJEVO1381BOSNIA: LJUBIC STRIVES TO RALLY BIH CROATS AND
[...] (SBU) Recent initiatives from Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ)-1990 President Bozo Ljubic indicate that the campaign among Croats for the 2010 general elections is underway. Ljubic is reaching out -- thus far unsuccessfully -- to Croat academic and religious leaders, as well as other political [...]
2009-12-17 18:19:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR KDEM BK
09SARAJEVO1382BOSNIA:HIGHREP IMPOSES NEW RULES FOR MOSTAR MAYOR
[...] (SBU) On December 14 High Representative Valentin Inzko imposed a decision which changes voting procedures in Mostar aimed at breaking a political deadlock that has prevented the election of a mayor for the past 14 months. The city council plans to hold a session on December 18 where a mayo [...]
2009-12-18 07:02:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BK
09SARAJEVO1383BOSNIA: REPUBLIKA SRPSKA STILL BLOCKING BRCKO
[...] (SBU) The Republika Srpska (RS) continues to reject two OHR September 18 decisions on Brcko, thereby undermining OHR's authority. Because of the RS's non-compliance with these decisions, the Brcko Supervisor could not recommend the closure of OHR supervision of Brcko District at the November [...]
2009-12-18 09:17:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR KDEM BK
09SARAJEVO1391BOSNIA: NEGATING THE "DEFAMATION OF RELIGION"
[...] (SBU) We believe the best way to get Bosnian support for our position on &Defamation of Religion8 votes (reftel) is to stress that Bosnia should change its voting behavior because it aims to become an EU country, a tolerant multi-ethnic democracy and a fully functional state that can present [...]
2009-12-21 14:27:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM KISL PGOV PHUM PREL BK
09SARAJEVO1419BOSNIA: SLIGHT DELAY IN IMF SECOND TRANCHE
[...] (SBU) It appears that Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is on track for receiving the next tranche of assistance from the country's IMF Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) in January 2010. However, given political squabbling, particularly as 2010 is an elections year, we will not be surprised by delays as a [...]
2009-12-28 07:17:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV IMF SOCI BK
09SARAJEVO1427BOSNIA: FOCA MAYOR LAUNCHES NEW OPPOSITION PARTY
[...] (SBU) On December 16, Foca Mayor Zdravko Krsmanovic launched the New Socialist Party (NSP) in Banja Luka, claiming that the NSP already has 5,000 members. He said he plans to build a multi-ethnic party that will run candidates in all electoral units throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in [...]
2009-12-29 14:57:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR BK
09SARAJEVO1428BOSNIA: CHALLENGE TO USE OF ENTITY VOTE
[...] (SBU) On November 30, Party of Democratic Action President Tihic submitted a motion to the BiH Constitutional Court requesting review of the compliance of the BiH Election Law with the BiH Constitution. Specifically, Tihic argued that the principle of ethnic representation is not properly im [...]
2009-12-30 11:48:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR KDEM BK
09SARAJEVO1433BOSNIA: ENGAGEMENT WITH THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY
[...] (SBU) Bosnian Muslims (Bosniaks) constitute the most numerous of the three constituent peoples in BiH and the majority group in the Federation of BiH and capital city Sarajevo. Given that the three constituent groups (Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats) are divided along ethnic-religious line, one of [...]
2009-12-31 10:10:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KISL KPAO PHUM PREL SCUL SOCI BK
09SARAJEVO180BOSNIA - SUBMISSION FOR THE 2009 TIP REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: This cable constitutes Post's submission for the 2009 TIP report for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Post's point of contact for trafficking issues is Poloff Patrick Hanish, tel: 387-33-445-700 x2312, fax: 387-33-659-722, e-mail: HanishPN@state.gov. Time spent preparing the repo [...]
2009-02-12 12:05:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG
09SARAJEVO181BOSNIA - SUBMISSION FOR THE 2009 TIP REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: This cable constitutes Post's submission for the 2009 TIP report for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Post's point of contact for trafficking issues is Poloff Patrick Hanish, tel: 387-33-445-700 x2312, fax: 387-33-659-722, e-mail: HanishPN@state.gov. Time spent preparing the repo [...]
2009-02-12 13:44:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREF KTIP AADP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN
09SARAJEVO190BOSNIA - BRCKO AMENDMENT BEGINS LONG AND ARDUOUS PATH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Now that the Brcko amendment has passed in the Council of Ministers (CoM),Parliament has begun the legislative process necessary for its eventual passage. The Collegia of both Houses of Parliament (i.e., the Speaker and two Deputy Speakers from each House) are working to prepar [...]
2009-02-18 06:56:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV BK
09SARAJEVO281BOSNIA: POST RESPONSE 2009 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW
[...] (SBU) Summary: Intellectual property rights (IPR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) are not adequately protected. The Government suffers from a low level of capacity, primarily technical expertise in policy and law enforcement institutions. While legislation to enforce IPR is in place, enforceme [...]
2009-03-09 10:07:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR
09SARAJEVO299BOSNIA: LABOR STATE OF PLAY - PROGRESS ON ECOSOC
[...] (SBU) Summary: The creation of a Bosnian European-model Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the state level has been a goal of the international community and advocates of expanded government/labor dialogue for several years. The BiH Directorate for European Integration has included the c [...]
2009-03-11 06:46:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND ELAB ETRD SOCI
09SARAJEVO315BOSNIA: GLOBAL INITIATIVE MEETINGS IN KOREA
[...] (SBU) In coordination with Dr. Dmitiri Iordanidi, First Political Secretary at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bosnia-Herzegovina, we delivered Ref A and Ref B demarches to Nijaz Cardaklija, Counsellor in the Peace and Security Division of the BiH Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Multilat [...]
2009-03-16 14:23:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC BK
09SARAJEVO342BOSNIA SLOW TO ADJUST TO RCC HOST RESPONSIBILITIES
[...] (SBU) In a conversation with Charge on March 17, Foreign Minister Alkalaj confirmed that the Foreign Ministry would forward its proposal regarding Kosovo travel documents to the Council of Ministers in the next few days. He was confident that there would be a resolution to the problem of Kosov [...]
2009-03-18 15:42:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PREL BK
09SARAJEVO365BOSNIA - LETTER FOR THE SECRETARY FROM FOREIGN
[...] (U) On March 23, the Bosnian Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivered to the Embassy a latter from Foreign Minister Alkalaj to the Secretary. Alkalaj's letter is a reply to the Secre tary's March 18 correspondence, and the text is contained in paragraph two below. A scan of the signed letter wa [...]
2009-03-23 16:25:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PREL BK
09SARAJEVO40BOSNIA - GAZA REACTION REVEALS UGLY SIDE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Several incidents of anti-Semitic graffiti, biased press coverage, and irresponsible comments by Islamic Community head, Reis Mustafa Ceric (who labeled events in Gaza "genocide"),have contributed to an undercurrent of anti-Semitism in the Bosnian reaction to events in Gaza. [...]
2009-01-12 16:36:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GZ BK PREL
09SARAJEVO452BOSNIA - PM SPIRIC MOVES FORWARD (FINALLY) ON
[...] (SBU) On April 9, Chairman of the Council of Ministers (CoM) Nikola Spiric (Serb) agreed to place the long overdue decision on an inventory of state property on the CoM agenda. Spiric also agreed that the scope of the inventory should be consistent with the March 26 communique of the Peace Im [...]
2009-04-10 11:06:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PREL KDEM EU BK
09SARAJEVO554BOSNIA -- REPUBLIKA SRPSKA PRESS CRITICIZES
[...] (U) Republika Srpska (RS) based press and a parliamentarian from right-wing RS Serbian Democratic Party (SDS) are publicly criticizing Bosnia's planned participation in the NATO PfP Cooperative Longbow-Cooperative Lancer (exercise) in Tbilisi, Georgia from May 6 to June 1. Bosnia's MOD has pu [...]
2009-04-30 13:56:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR BK
09SARAJEVO563BOSNIA - INL-MANAGED SEED-FUNDED PROJECTS UPDATE:
[...] (U) Summry: Extensive technical assistance in drafting gverning legislation and rules of procedures along with significant USG investment in equipment and taining facilitated the creation and rapid develoment of the new state-level Foreigners Affairs Service from an idea on paper to an effecti [...]
2009-05-05 12:21:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO573BOSNIA - FY 2009 JULIA TAFT REFUGEE FUND PROPOSAL
[...] (SBU) Per reftel A, Post is pleased to submit a project proposal for the FY 2009 Julia Taft Refugee Fund. Embassy Sarajevo, working in consultation with the Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) State Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees, the Federation Ministry of Human Rights and Refugee Issues, t [...]
2009-05-07 12:18:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PHUM PGOV BK
09SARAJEVO606BOSNIA - POLITICIANS COMMENT ON U.S. HOUSE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The nonbinding resolution on Bosnia (H.R. 171) passed on May 12 by the U.S. House of Representatives provoked much commentary by Bosnian politicians, most of it along predictable lines. Bosniak and Croat politicians generally praised the resolution, saying it demonstrated incr [...]
2009-05-15 08:23:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BK
09SARAJEVO641BOSNIA - SACIRBEY TO TESTIFY BEFORE ICTY VIA
[...] (SBU) Per reftels, on May 18 we conveyed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the urgent need for the Bosnian government to clarify its position regarding Muhamed Sacirbey's travel to The Hague to testify before the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). We made clear that we [...]
2009-05-27 09:05:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCJAN PREL BK
09SARAJEVO645BOSNIA - MFA SENDS SECOND DIP NOTE CLARIFYING
[...] (SBU) Per the Department's request, on May 28 we sought from the MFA additional documentation clarifying the Bosnian government's support for having Muhamed Sacirbey testify before the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia via video-link (Refs A and B). In response to our request, [...]
2009-05-28 14:06:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCJAN PREL BK
09SARAJEVO67BOSNIA TO FORMALLY ASK FOR NATO MEMBERSHIP ACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-15 14:46:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL BK
09SARAJEVO670BOSNIA: RENEWING THE SUDAN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR
[...] (SBU) Post delivered points per reftel to Sanja Kenig-Corovic, the Bosnian MFA's Head of Department for the UN and Other International Organizations. Kenig-Corovic advised that representatives from the European Commission, Sweden, and the Czech Republic (representing current and future EU Pr [...]
2009-06-05 07:05:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC PHUM PREL BK
09SARAJEVO678BOSNIA INCHING CLOSER ON VISA LIBERALIZATION
[...] (U) At its June 4, 2009 session, the Council of Ministers approved and sent to Parliament a package of four draft laws needed to facilitate Bosnia's entry into a visa liberalization regime with the EU. The package includes draft laws on International Legal Aid in Criminal Matters, Border C [...]
2009-06-05 13:37:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EU BK
09SARAJEVO745BOSNIA - SCENESETTER FOR THE JUNE 27-28 VISIT OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: You come to Sarajevo as Bosnia weathers its latest political crisis, a showdown over the High Representative's use of his extraordinary Bonn Powers to annul an action by the Republika Srpska (RS) that challenged the structures of the Dayton Peace Accords (Ref A). Such crises a [...]
2009-06-24 10:20:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL OVIP BK
09SARAJEVO79BOSNIA TO FORMALLY ASK FOR NATO MEMBERSHIP ACTION
[...] (SBU) Director of the MFA's Peace and Security division, Ambassador Fuad Sabate, called us in January 14 to report that the MFA has submitted for approval by Bosnia's Tri-Presidency a letter to NATO SYG de Hoop Scheffer formally asking that Bosnia be given a Membership Action Plan at the Stras [...]
2009-01-20 09:08:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL BK
09SARAJEVO804REPUBLIKA SRPSKA DELEGATES BLOCK ADOPTION OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On June 18, 2009, the Republika Srpska (RS) delegates in the House of Peoples of the BiH Parliament (BiH HoP) rejected a proposed Revised Strategy for implementation of Annex VII (dealing with returns of displaced persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina) and returned it to the Counci [...]
2009-07-07 07:36:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREF PREL BK
09SARAJEVO812BOSNIA - SCENESETTER FOR THE JULY 11-12 VISIT OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: You come to Sarajevo to commemorate a searing event in Bosnia's history, the 1995 genocide at Srebrenica. Your participation in the event will signal, particularly to the Bosniaks, a strong USG commitment to national reconciliation. You also will meet with Bosnian leaders on [...]
2009-07-08 11:16:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL OVIP BK
09SARAJEVO841BOSNIA - INL-FUNDED PROGRAM UPDATE: FOCUS ON
[...] (U) Summary: INL-provided SEED funded training conducted by the Overseas Prosecutorial Development and Assistance Training Program (OPDAT) and the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) continue to play a critical role in our rule of law agenda here in Bosn [...]
2009-07-10 15:09:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO895BOSNIAKS ATTEMPT TO BLOCK THE WORK OF THE RS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In response to a recent decision by the Republika Srpska (RS) Constitutional Court, Bosniak leaders in the RS announced on July 14 that the Bosniak Caucus in the RS Council of Peoples (RS CoP) will attempt to block all laws passed by the RS National Assembly (RSNA) by boycotting [...]
2009-07-24 13:58:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BK
09SARAJEVO958BOSNIA: AVDO PALIC FOUND, HIGH PROFILE MISSING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Colonel Avdo Palic, the wartime commander of the Zepa enclave seized in 1995 under a flag of truce and whose whereabouts have been of keen local and international interest since, was finally identified August 4 as being among nine bodies found in a mass grave near Rogatica. But [...]
2009-08-05 14:09:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL PGOV BK
09SARAJEVO971BOSNIA - INL-FUNDED PROGRAM UPDATE: ENGAGING IN
[...] (U) Summary: The International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) and the Overseas Prosecutorial Development and Assistance Training Program (OPDAT) engage Bosnian interlocutors in discussions about needed reforms in law enforcement and the judiciary to advance our [...]
2009-08-10 12:46:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
09SECTION01OF03SANJOSE525COSTA RICA: MORE MEANINFUL MILITARY MISSIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Significant U.S. military humnitarian missions and training took place in Cosa Rica during April and May, continuing the strig of activities begun in late 2007. In April, oer 150 U.S. military personnel practiced disaster mnagement and recovery techniques with civilian clleagu [...]
2009-06-25 18:47:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MASS MARR SOCI EAID CS
09SECTION0QF05HANOI297SCENESETTER FOR CODEL MCCAIN'S VISIT TO VIETNAM
[...] (SBU) Your April 6-8 visit to Vietnam comes at an opportune moment. Our bilateral relationship with Vietnam has progressed much since your last visit to Hanoi in April 2000 and is arguably at its highest point since relations were normalized in 1995. Propelled by a series of senior bilateral [...]
2009-03-31 07:58:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM ECON ETRD MARR VM
09SECTIOQ1OF06HARARE876THE DEVIL'S BARGAIN: AN UPDATE ON ZIMBABWE PRISONS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 18:47:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM CASC SMIG ELAB ZI
09SEOUL1001ROKG WELCOMES PSI OPERATIONAL EXPERTS JULY VISIT
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive, but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) On June 23, POLMC delivered reftel to Shin Dong-ik, Director-General for International Organizations in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). Shin said that the ROKG welcomed and appreciat [...]
2009-06-23 07:51:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM PREL KS
09SEOUL1069ROKG RESPONSE TO ITSO DEMARCHE
[...] (U) Per reftel, Post delivered the talking points and non paper to Deputy Director Lim Jae Deok, and Mr. Park Joo-Hong at the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) regarding the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO). 2. (SBU) The KCC officials stated that they were [...]
2009-07-07 06:41:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ECON ECPS EFIN INTELSAT KTIA PREL TSPA KS
09SEOUL1073NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - JUNE 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. In This Issue -- DPRK Intensifies H1N1 Flu Preventive Measures -- DPRK Bond Prices Nosedive Following Launch of DPRK Rocket -- DPRK Opens Limited Internet Cell Phone Service -- WHO Provides Tamifl [...]
2009-07-08 01:21:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN
09SEOUL1092SOUTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - JUNE 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. ------------- In This Issue ------------- -- ROKG to Invest 24.5 Trillion Won in 17 New Growth Engines -- Current Account Surplus of USD 4.28 Billion in April -- Business Sentiment Recovering in [...]
2009-07-10 06:07:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
09SEOUL1111USING MEDICINE TO OVERCOME THE NORTH-SOUTH IMPASSE
[...] (U) This message is from the American Presence Post (APP) in Busan, Republic of Korea. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Green Doctors, a Busan-based NGO running the only clinic in the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC),hopes to open a 150-bed hospital in the near future. In addition to providing medica [...]
2009-07-14 06:27:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PBTS PHUM ELAB XE KN KS
09SEOUL1119DPRK GDP GROWS 3.7 PERCENT IN 2008 ACCORDING TO BOK
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Bank of Korea (BOK),South Korea's Central Bank recently released its annual estimate of GDP growth of the DPRK. The estimate, the methodology of which is the subject of consi [...]
2009-07-15 06:36:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EAGR ENRG PREL KS KN
09SEOUL1144ROK'S RESPONSE TO DONOR SUPPORT FOR ETHIOPIA,
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) EMin delivered reftel demarche on assistance for the immediate humanitarian needs in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya to Director General Park Gang-ho, head of the Development Cooperation Burea [...]
2009-07-20 22:33:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON PREF ET KE SO KS
09SEOUL1177SOUTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - JULY 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. ------------- In This Issue ------------- -- South Korea's GDP Ranking Falls to Fifteenth Highest -- Inflation Rate Slows to 2 Percent in June -- Producer Prices Fall in June -- Trade Surplus Re [...]
2009-07-28 00:16:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
09SEOUL1194NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - JULY 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. In This Issue ------------- -- North Korea Begins Closing General Markets -- DPRK Sets Up Environmental Protection Plan -- DPRK Establishes a Charity Branch in Beijing -- DPRK Engages in Disaster P [...]
2009-07-30 03:04:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN
09SEOUL1306PROLIFERATION SECURITY INITIATIVE WORKSHOP IN
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive, but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) This is cable is an action request. See para 19. 3. (U) Summary. The Government of the Republic of Korea (ROKG) on July 21-22 hosted a USG delegation at a workshop in Seoul to discuss the Prolifera [...]
2009-08-14 06:27:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM PREL KS IR
09SEOUL1358FM YU TELLS ALBRIGHT DENUCLEARIZATION IS TOP
[...] (SBU) At a breakfast for the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the funeral of former ROK President Kim Dae-jung, FM Yu Myung-hwan told former Secretary Albright that Seoul's message to the North Korean funeral delegation had been simple: without progress on denuclearization, improvement in Nort [...]
2009-08-24 08:29:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON ETRD PINR KN KS CH
09SEOUL1374DPRK ECONOMY - 2008 FOREIGN TRADE FIGURES
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not rpt not intended for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: According to data compiled by the (South) Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the ROK Ministry of Unification (MOU),DPRK foreign trade amounted to USD 5.64 [...]
2009-08-27 01:02:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD ENRG KS KN
09SEOUL1389NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - AUGUST 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. ------------- In This Issue ------------- -- ROK Think Tank: DPRK Faces Worst Economic Crisis since 1994 -- DPRK Develops Wind Power Capacity -- Number of DPRK Mobile Phone Users Increases to 48 [...]
2009-08-31 08:02:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN
09SEOUL1393KOREA'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION SCENARIOS SPARK
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and is not/not intended for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: On August 4, the Korean government announced three "scenarios" for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The scenarios range from an eight percent increase over the 2005 em [...]
2009-08-31 09:01:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV ENRG PREL KGHG KS
09SEOUL1402SOUTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - AUGUST 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. ------------- In This Issue ------------- -- Producer Prices Reverse Course, Rise on Monthly Basis -- July Consumer Inflation Slowed -- Household Debt Risks Expected to Rise -- FX Reserves Conti [...]
2009-09-02 02:19:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
09SEOUL1563NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - SEPTEMBER 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. ------------- In This Issue ------------- -- New Finance Minister Named -- Labor Drive Campaign Extended -- DPRK Shuts Down Wholesale Market -- DPRK Expands Telecommunications Network -- Pyongyan [...]
2009-09-30 05:13:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN
09SEOUL1569SOUTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - SEPTEMBER 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. ------------- In This Issue ------------- -- National Income Resurges in the Second Quarter -- ROKG Sets 2010 Budget at 290 Trillion Won -- KDI Raises 2009 Growth Forecast -- South Korea Ranks N [...]
2009-09-30 08:37:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
09SEOUL1574ROK TO FOLLOW EU LEAD ON GOLDSTONE REPORT
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered EAP/K-Embassy Seoul e-mail message on 10/1 to Cho Tae-ick, Director of MOFAT's Human Rights and Social Affairs Division, calling on the ROK to back the USG effort to get an unbiased resolution on the Goldstone Report. Cho underscored that the ROK would likely follow the [...]
2009-10-01 05:51:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKS KN PGOV PHUM PREL PTER KISL KPAL IS
09SEOUL1605KEY NATIONAL ASSEMBLY STAFFERS ON IRAN, AFGHANISTAN
[...] (SBU) Three key National Assembly (NA) foreign policy staffers told us that the South Korean business community has been pressing the Blue House and key lawmakers to expand the ROK's economic ties with Iran, and other countries in the Middle East, and to be more aggressive in helping secure bi [...]
2009-10-08 08:43:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR ECON ETRD KS IR AF
09SEOUL1633ROK: TOPSITES CONFERENCE YIELDS STRATEGY FOR
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and is not/not intended for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: Representatives of the recording and movie industry and EmbOffs met on September 24 with ROKG and law enforcement officials to reintroduce the issue of topsites and revive inves [...]
2009-10-15 08:21:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD KIPR KS
09SEOUL1660DEMARCHE DELIVERED FOR PARTNERING FOR GLOBAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-21 04:13:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR ETRD KS
09SEOUL1668U.S. COAST GUARD DISCUSSES COOPERATION WITH ASIAN
[...] (U) This message is from the American Presence Post (APP) in Busan, Republic of Korea. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard met with his counterparts from Canada, Japan, China, South Korea, and Russia at the annual North Pacific Coast Guard Forum. Through these mee [...]
2009-10-21 07:54:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPBTS PREL PHSA EWWT MCAP XB
09SEOUL1733SOUTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - OCTOBER 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. ------------- In This Issue ------------- -- IMF: Korea's Per-capita GDP Down in 2009 before Recovering -- Trade Surplus Continues to Grow in September -- Number of Self-Employed Falls by Most i [...]
2009-10-30 07:46:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
09SEOUL1740NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - OCTOBER 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. ------------- In This Issue ------------- -- ROK Scholar: DPRK Economy Dysfunctional, Not in Crisis -- DPRK Restores Science and Technology Commission -- DPRK Establishes Ship Control Center to [...]
2009-11-02 08:17:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN
09SEOUL1760KOREA TO FOLLOW EU LEAD ON GOLDSTONE REPORT UNGA
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on 11/4 to Cho Tae-ick, Director of MOFAT's Human Rights and Social Affairs Division, urging the ROK to vote against any resolution on the Goldstone Report that included counterproductive elements. Director Cho thanked us for the update on the USG positi [...]
2009-11-04 08:11:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKS KN PGOV PHUM PREL IS KPAL PTER
09SEOUL1761KOREA TO FOLLOW EU LEAD ON GOLDSTONE REPORT UNGA
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on 11/4 to Cho Tae-ick, Director of MOFAT's Human Rights and Social Affairs Division, urging the ROK to vote against any resolution on the Goldstone Report that included counterproductive elements. Director Cho thanked us for the update on the USG positi [...]
2009-11-04 08:11:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKS KN PGOV PHUM PREL IS KPAL PTER
09SEOUL1770"SURGING" PRIVATE EDUCATION COSTS FUEL REFORM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Lee Myung-bak made educational reform one of his campaign promises in the 2007 presidential election. Since then, the administration has made a number of attempts to effect change, motivated in large part by the enormous financial burden private educational expenditur [...]
2009-11-05 08:24:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KS
09SEOUL1773SEOUL ESTH UPDATE - OCTOBER 2009
[...] (SBU) Korea is the ninth largest emitter of carbon dioxide gas in the world, the government said on October 19, quoting a report using 2007 data by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The country ranked as the tenth largest CO2 emitter in an earlier report using 2005 emissions data. Korea [...]
2009-11-06 03:45:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EIND ENRG TBIO OEXC TRGY TSPA KGHG KFLU KS
09SEOUL178RECLASSIFIED: ROKG TO HOST GICNT AND EPG MEETINGS
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive, but unclassified. 2. (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 4 and 5. 2. (U) The ROKG confirmed on January 21 that it will host in Seoul a Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) workshop on April 14-15 and an Exercise Planni [...]
2009-02-05 01:11:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PINS KS
09SEOUL179AMBASSADOR'S TRIP TO HANAWON AND HANGYERAE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador's January 29 visit to Hanawon Resettlement Center and Hangyerae Middle and High School revealed clean and modern facilities that show effective ROKG support for North Korean defectors on arrival in the ROK. During 2008, Hanawon's main campus for female defectors [...]
2009-02-05 05:01:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM SREF PGOV PROP PREL KS KN
09SEOUL1806ROK WILL BACK BURMA AND DPRK RESOLUTIONS, BUT NOT
[...] (SBU) PolOff delivered reftel demarche on 11/13 to Cho Tae-ick, Director of MOFAT's Human Rights and Social Affairs Division, expressing the USG's gratitude for the ROK's principled opposition to non-action motions and support on the DPRK and Burma resolutions. PolOff also urged the ROKG to s [...]
2009-11-13 08:25:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV UN KS KN UNGA
09SEOUL1813ROK Agriculture Minister Presses for High-level
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador met Agriculture Minister Chang Tae-pyong on November 4. Chang expressed his desire for a high-level consultation process on agricultural issues. Chang pressed for [...]
2009-11-16 08:50:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR PREL KS
09SEOUL1830DESIGNATION OF MALAYSIAN BANK AND BANK MELLAT
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not intended for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Econ M/C discussed reftel demarche with the Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Middle East Division I, Yeo Sung-Jun. Director Yeo appreciated the information and said that K [...]
2009-11-18 06:14:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP EFIN PARM KS
09SEOUL1842DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IAEA REPORT ON SYRIA
[...] (SBU) On November 20, Poloff delivered reftel demarche concerning the latest IAEA report on Syria to Park Young Hyo, Deputy Director, Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Park replied that the Republic of Korea is considering how best to deal with t [...]
2009-11-23 07:57:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM IAEA KNNP SYR KS
09SEOUL1873SOUTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - NOVEMBER 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. ------------- In This Issue ------------- -- Korea's Trade Dependency Over 90 Percent -- Foreign Currency Reserves Continue to Rise -- International Organizations Raise ROK Economic Outlook -- P [...]
2009-11-30 06:26:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
09SEOUL1879NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - NOVEMBER 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. ------------- In This Issue ------------- -- Cabinet Considers New Economic Campaign -- Economic "Informationalization" Declared Key to Success -- DPRK Modernizes Steel Complex -- English Classe [...]
2009-12-01 04:42:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN
09SEOUL1882ROK TO ISSUE STRONG STATEMENT OF SUPPORT ON
[...] (SBU) In advance of the President's speech, Ambassador discussed U.S. policy on Afghanistan in detail with ROK National Security Advisor Kim Sung-hwan. Kim stressed that Seoul would issue a "supportive statement" following President Obama's speech. 2. (SBU) The DCM followed up with the ROK [...]
2009-12-01 08:54:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AF PK KS
09SEOUL194COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL HYUN -
[...] (U) Embassy Seoul welcomes and grants country clearance to Karen Hyun, Professional Staff Member for her official visit to South Korea, February 13-22, 2009. The purpose of the visit is to participate in the Fifth Inter-Governmental Meeting on Management of High-Seas Fisheries in the Northwes [...]
2009-02-06 06:51:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP OTRA AMGT ASEC KS
09SEOUL2KOREAN ECONOMY SLOWING -- OUTLOOK WEAK FOR FIRST
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: Korean economic growth slowed in 2008 from the 5 percent pace of 2007 to below 4 percent. Growth was already slowing before the impact of the global financial turmoil, but has bee [...]
2009-01-01 22:19:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD PGOV KS
09SEOUL2006SOUTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - DECEMBER 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. In This Issue ------------- -- Economy Records 3.2 Percent Quarterly Growth -- ROKG, IMF Optimistic About 2010 -- ROKG Plans to Expand Stake in IMF and World Bank -- ROKG Plans "Business Summit" [...]
2009-12-28 04:09:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
09SEOUL2008NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - DECEMBER 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. In This Issue ------------- -- ROK Experts: Currency Reform Will Increase Poverty -- DPRK Adopts New Economic Laws -- DPRK Population Exceeds 24 Million -- DPRK Seeks to Develop Wind Power -- DP [...]
2009-12-28 05:35:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN
09SEOUL212ROK NPT DEMARCHE RESPONSE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) Poloffs delivered reftel demarche on February 6 to Lee Jangkeun, Director of Disarmament & Nonproliferation Division within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). The Deputy Director in Lee,s office will arrive th [...]
2009-02-10 07:00:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMNUC PARM PREL IAEA NPT KS
09SEOUL227ROKG PLANS FOR EXPANSION OF AID PROGRAM
[...] This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The ROKG announced in September 2008 an ambitious plan to more than double (as a percentage of GDP) its Official Development Assistance (ODA) by 2012 and triple its ODA by 2015. Kore [...]
2009-02-12 09:54:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON KS
09SEOUL327POHANG AND POSCO ADJUSTING FOR THE FUTURE -- AMBASSADOR
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During a visit to Pohang, the home of Korea?s steel industry, the Ambassador learned that POSCO, the world?s fourth largest steel producer, is having to adjust to the global economic slowdown, cutting production for the first time in its four decades of existence. The company, ho [...]
2009-03-03 01:05:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND EMIN ELAB EINV PGOV PINR KS
09SEOUL332NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT SOUTH
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-03 08:28:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKS KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
09SEOUL333NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT SOUTH
[...] (U) Post's submission for the ninth annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report follows. Responses are keyed to questions in Ref A. ----------------------------------------- Paragraph 23: South Korea's TIP Situation ----------------------------------------- 2. (U) A. The ROK Ministry o [...]
2009-03-03 08:28:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKS KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
09SEOUL351COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ECONOMIC BILATS
[...] (U) Embassy Seoul welcomes and grants country clearance to Economic Bilats Delegation members for their official visit to South Korea, March 7-14, 2009. The purpose of the visit is to participate in U.S.-ROK Bilateral Economic Trade consultations to be held March 11 and 12. CONTACT INFORMAT [...]
2009-03-06 00:24:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA KS
09SEOUL4032009 SPECIAL 301 - POST RECOMMENDATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: 2008 saw a significant acceleration of Korean efforts on intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement. On February 25, 2008, Lee Myung-bak was inaugurated as Korea's President; Lee explicitly identified stronger IPR protection as an important strategy to boos [...]
2009-03-16 10:59:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR KS
09SEOUL524ROKG SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET STIMULUS BILL (3 PERCENT
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: On March 24, the ROKG approved a 28.9 trillion won (USD 21.4 billion) supplemental budget, in a move that had been signaled for weeks. The budget is equivalent to roughly 3 percent [...]
2009-04-01 07:02:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV KS
09SEOUL576AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES HIALEAH WITH AN EAGER BUSAN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Busan Mayor Hur Nam-sik called on Ambassador Stephens on April 2 to thank her for progress on the Joint Assessment Environmental Procedure affecting the return of Camp Hialeah. The Ambassador and Mayor agreed that a quick and smooth return is in both countries' interests. For [...]
2009-04-09 06:26:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MARR EINV KS
09SEOUL629CONSTITUTIONAL COURT PRESIDENT DISCUSSES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On April 13 the Ambassador visited the Constitutional Court of Korea for a cordial courtesy call on President Lee Kang-kook, a tour of the "green" building (including its rooftop garden),and a roundtable discussion. President Lee said he looked forward to his May 13 visit to t [...]
2009-04-17 01:33:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KS KN
09SEOUL697ROKG SUPPORTS U.S. ON ADB GENERAL CAPITAL INCREASE
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not rpt not intended for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Dep Econ Couns on April 27 spoke with Seo Sang-pyo, Director of MOFAT's Economic Organization Division. Seo said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade would work with the Ministry [...]
2009-05-01 04:53:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EAID ECON ETRD PREL ADB KS
09SEOUL708REVISING HISTORY: NEW ROK HISTORY TEXTBOOK
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Starting from this spring, South Korean high school students will learn their history from a revised text of their familiar "A Modern and Contemporary History of Korea." The movement to revise the history text kicked off soon after the inauguration of President Lee Myung-bak, s [...]
2009-05-04 09:52:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KS KN
09SEOUL798ROKG SUPPORTS KOSOVO WORLD BANK MEMBERSHIP
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Dep Econ Couns discussed reftel demarche with Suh Sang-pyo, Director of the Economic Organization Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and with Jang Yun-jeong, Deputy Direc [...]
2009-05-19 09:19:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PREL KV KS
09SEOUL81ROK NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER PRESENTS
[...] (SBU) On January 15, in front of tens of reporters, a smiling National Assembly Speaker Kim Hyung-o presented the Ambassador with the text of the resolution congratulating President-elect Obama that was passed January 13 (reftel). Kim emphasized that the resolution was endorsed unanimously by [...]
2009-01-15 08:35:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KS KN
09SEOUL812NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - MAY 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. In This Issue ------------- -- DPRK Finance Minister Kim Announces National Budget to Increase 7 Percent in 2009 -- EU Seizes USD 20 Million in DPRK Deposits Reportedly for Yacht Purchases in It [...]
2009-05-21 06:23:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN
09SEOUL816UN CONFERENCE ON DEVELOPMENT: ROKG SHARES U.S.
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclasified and not rpt not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Dep Econ Couns on May 21 met Lim Hoon-min, Director of the Office of Development Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAT),to brief him on U.S. concerns regarding the process. Lim noted [...]
2009-05-21 08:55:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN UNGA KS
09SEOUL823FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORMER PRESIDENT ROH AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Former President Roh's funeral will be held in Seoul on May 29 or 30. Most embassies we spoke to are planning to send delegations headed by their respective ambassadors. Roh's death has evoked an outpouring of public support, and, in some quarters, anger at President Lee's ad [...]
2009-05-25 10:26:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KS
09SEOUL841KOREAN ECONOMY BEGINS TO SHOW FASTER-THAN-EXPECTED SIGNS OF
[...] (SBU) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not rpt not intended for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Korean economy has proved more resilient than most think tanks expected during the steepest part of the global downturn in January and February. In the first quarter of 20 [...]
2009-05-28 10:19:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
09SEOUL845KOREAN ECONOMY BEGINS TO SHOW FASTER-THAN-EXPECTED SIGNS OF
[...] (SBU) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not rpt not intended for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Korean economy has proved more resilient than most think tanks expected during the steepest part of the global downturn in January and February. In the first quarter of 20 [...]
2009-05-28 10:25:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
09SEOUL846KOREAN ECONOMY BEGINS TO SHOW FASTER-THAN-EXPECTED SIGNS OF
[...] (SBU) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not rpt not intended for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Korean economy has proved more resilient than most think tanks expected during the steepest part of the global downturn in January and February. In the first quarter of 20 [...]
2009-05-28 10:27:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
09SEOUL847KOREAN ECONOMY BEGINS TO SHOW FASTER-THAN-EXPECTED SIGNS OF
[...] (SBU) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not rpt not intended for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Korean economy has proved more resilient than most think tanks expected during the steepest part of the global downturn in January and February. In the first quarter of 20 [...]
2009-05-28 10:29:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
09SEOUL88ROK UN PEACEKEEPING: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
[...] (U) Sensitive, but unclassifed. Not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary. The ROK has participated in seven UN-sanctioned peacekeeping operations (UN PKO) in the past. The ROK currently participates in eight UN PKOs, with its 367 troop contingent in Lebanon being the most signi [...]
2009-01-16 08:38:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MOPS PGOV PREL KS
09SHANGHAI104ANHUI FACING SOBERING ECONOMIC REALITY
[...] (SBU) During the Deputy Principal Officer's February 24-27 visit to Anhui Province, provincial and local government officials said that despite initial optimism in the 4th quarter of 2008 that Anhui might avoid the worst of the economic downturn, conventional wisdom now holds that the province [...]
2009-03-04 09:26:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EFIN ETRD ELAB PREL CH
09SHANGHAI105(SBU) YANGTZE RIVER DELTA PROPERTY DEVELOPERS FEELING THE
[...] (SBU) Summary. Prospective home buyers in the Yangtze River Delta are holding off on home purchases for now, preferring to wait on the sidelines in anticipation that home prices will continue to fall, according to a wide range of Consulate contacts Econoff spoke with in recent weeks. Banks, [...]
2009-03-04 10:28:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN PGOV
09SHANGHAI110BREAD AND ROSES: CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY IN
[...] (SBU) Shanghai women enjoy a higher social status than in most other parts of China, according to attendees at a Consulate lunch in honor of International Women's Day. The guests talked freely about their own struggles as women in male-dominated fields such as film, law, and engineering, and e [...]
2009-03-09 02:55:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSOCI PHUM ECON PGOV PREL OIIP KPAO CH
09SHANGHAI111ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN PUTS THE BRAKES ON SHIPPING TRAFFIC IN THE
[...] (U) Summary: Previous unrestrained growth in the Yangtze River Delta has left the shipping industry making unprecedented decisions to cut costs, shift assets, and survive during the economic downturn. Shipping companies have dramatically cut rates and some are operating at below cost, further [...]
2009-03-09 10:15:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT EIND ECON EFIN ETRD PGOV CH
09SHANGHAI115UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN SHANGHAI POSITIVE ABOUT SECRETARY'S
[...] (SBU) Summary: Secretary Clinton's visit to China in February and her comment that "we are in the same boat" left many university students in Shanghai with a positive impression, hopeful of future bilateral cooperation on the economic crisis and climate change. Students in several roundtable [...]
2009-03-11 07:57:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON EFIN ETRD PHUM CH TW
09SHANGHAI117COSCO LIANYUNGANG SHIPYARD DETERMINED TO EXPAND DESPITE
[...] (SBU) Summary: COSCO (Lianyungang) Shipyard Co., Ltd. (hereinafter CLYGS) has benefitted from Lianyungang's ocean-front location and central and local government support. Due to the economic downturn, business has not kept up with expectations, leaving unused service capacity. In spite of the [...]
2009-03-12 09:21:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT EIND EFIN ETRD ECON PGOV CH
09SHANGHAI119(SBU) SHANGHAI FINANCIAL SECTOR SEES CHINESE INVESTMENT AS
[...] (SBU) Summary. China 's stimulus program emphasizes capital investment, particularly in railways, subways, roads, and airports, say a variety of Shanghai financial sector professionals. Shanghai has been quick to seek support for previously rejected World Expo and other projects. At the sam [...]
2009-03-13 10:11:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN PGOV PREL
09SHANGHAI120(SBU) SHANGHAI UNSURE OF NEXT STEPS IN THE WAKE OF THE
[...] (SBU) Summary. Foreign banks have largely been able to regain access to the renminbi interbank market after Chinese banks pulled credit lines this past fall in the wake of the Lehman Brothers collapse, Shanghai interlocutors told a Treasury delegation on February 19-20. The financial sector [...]
2009-03-13 10:53:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN PGOV PREL
09SHANGHAI122SHANGHAI AUTHORITIES ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY, IPR AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a February 15-18 visit to Shanghai, a delegation of 11 U.S. Senate Finance Committee staff members and 4 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials engaged representatives from Shanghai Customs, Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (CIQ),China Shi [...]
2009-03-17 07:58:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CH CVIS ELTN ETRD EWWT KIPR PREL
09SHANGHAI124ALIBABA WORKS MAGIC DESPITE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Hangzhou, the provincial capital of Zhejiang Province, prides itself on its rapidly growing high-tech sector. City leaders often draw comparisons between the city and Silicon Valley, citing the symbiosis of its numerous high-tech companies and rich academic community. Perhaps [...]
2009-03-17 09:51:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EINT PGOV EINV ELAB KIPR BEXP OIIP CH
09SHANGHAI132ANHUI OPENS THE DOOR TO COOPERATION ON IPR
[...] (SBU) Summary: On February 10, Anhui Province opened the door to cooperation on intellectual property rights (IPR) with the United State by holding a roundtable at the Consulate's request. The meeting was a breakthrough for the Consulate, representing the first engagement on IP issues with t [...]
2009-03-20 08:41:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV ETRD KIPR PREL CH
09SHANGHAI145(SBU) U.S.-LISTED EAST CHINA FIRMS SEE SILVER LINING IN
[...] (SBU) Summary. A group of New York Stock Exchange-listed Chinese firms based in East China recently expressed a relatively upbeat perspective on prospects for their corporate growth in East China, while most also described the past winter as a hard one. Many of the firms are expecting to boo [...]
2009-04-01 05:42:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN ELAB
09SHANGHAI149CHANGZHOU EMBRACES CLOSER U.S. TIES, ENJOYS HONEYMOON WITH
[...] (SBU) A key Yangtze River Delta (YRD) city located roughly midway between Shanghai and Nanjing, Changzhou aggressively woos foreign investors, and city officials often travel to the United States and Europe to expand commercial ties. Responding to repeated invitations from energetic city offi [...]
2009-04-02 08:42:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ETRD ELAB SCUL SENV CH
09SHANGHAI150EXPLORING BRIDGES TO NANJING CIVIL SOCIETY: FEDERATION OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: Initial calls on the Nanjing Federation of Industry and Commerce and the Nanjing Academy of Social Science yielded potentially valuable contacts for gauging the extent of civil society development in Nanjing. Although both bodies are closely tied to the Communist Party, they [...]
2009-04-02 08:55:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SOCI ECON CH
09SHANGHAI154EAST CHINA VIEWS ON THE OPEN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION ACT
[...] (SBU) As the implementation of the Central Government's Open Government Information (OGI) Regulation approaches its first anniversary on May 1, officials in East China are handling a deluge of public requests for information, as well as subsequent administrative litigation lawsuits against gove [...]
2009-04-07 01:00:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM SOCI KJUS CH
09SHANGHAI156THIRTEEN PERCENT GDP GROWTH TARGET: PORT CITY LIANYUNGANG
[...] (SBU) Summary. Officials in Lianyungang, a major Chinese port in Jiangsu Province, have set their 2009 GDP growth target at 13 percent, a modest decrease from recent years' growth. Municipal Government and Party officials say that the Central Government and Jiangsu Provincial Government have [...]
2009-04-07 09:14:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EWWT EIND EFIN PGOV EAIR CH
09SHANGHAI169SHANGHAI PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: To meet Shanghai's energy demands and ambitious Central Government-mandated energy consumption reduction targets, Shanghai officials are working hard to adjust the city's energy mix by reducing its reliance on coal through the use of environmentally-friendly resources and improv [...]
2009-04-14 08:32:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON TRGY SENV EFIN CH
09SHANGHAI185(SBU) EAST CHINA SEES CORPORATE BOND MARKET OPENING SLOWLY
[...] (SBU) Summary. Foreign-invested banks in Shanghai generally agree that they will take only gradual steps into local corporate bonds traded on the interbank market. Several banks are still studying the market conditions, although one disappointment already is that foreign-invested banks most [...]
2009-04-23 02:14:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV
09SHANGHAI189WUXI: YANGTZE RIVER CITY REMAINS OPTIMISTIC IN FACE OF
[...] (SBU) Local government officials in Wuxi, a major exporting city in East China, told PolOff on April 20 that while the global financial crisis and China's economic downturn have hurt exporters, Wuxi is optimistic it will weather the economic downturn, particularly given its 10 percent growth du [...]
2009-04-24 08:20:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ETRD ELAB CH
09SHANGHAI190SHANGHAI 2010 WORLD EXPO: YANGTZE RIVER DELTA CITIES HOPE
[...] (SBU) A number of Yangtze River Delta (YRD) cities are looking to Shanghai's upcoming World Expo 2010 as an opportunity to advance infrastructure development and tourism promotion. A March 8 press conference about the Shanghai 2010 World Expo held during the Central Government's annual legisla [...]
2009-04-24 09:17:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PGOV KPAO SCUL CH
09SHANGHAI193SCANDAL-RIDDEN WENZHOU DEALT ANOTHER BLOW
[...] (SBU) Scandal-ridden Wenzhou in Zhejiang Province was dealt another blow on April 1 when a document was posted on the internet that identified local officials who illegally bought houses at below market prices. The case reportedly is related to the mysterious disappearance last fall of Yang Xi [...]
2009-04-28 06:50:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM ECON EINV CH
09SHANGHAI194IPR - MOVING THE BALL DOWN FIELD IN ZHEJIANG WITH PATENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Building on the Consulate's successful engagement with Zhejiang intellectual property (IP) officials during a roundtable in January 2009 (reftel),the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and China's State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) co-sponsored a joint seminar on [...]
2009-04-28 08:31:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD EINV EFIN PGOV CH
09SHANGHAI195(SBU) EAST CHINA ANXIOUS OVER CHINA'S DOLLAR HOLDINGS
[...] (SBU) Summary. East China reporters and academics interacting with visiting Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Richard W. Fisher repeatedly raised the possibility of a link between current U.S. monetary and fiscal policy expansion and future U.S. inflation. One of the most vocal academic [...]
2009-04-28 11:37:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN KPAO PGOV PREL SOCI
09SHANGHAI201STIMULUS PROVIDES LIFELINE TO CHINA'S TEXTILE AND APPAREL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Government stimulus policies have saved thousands of apparel manufacturers in East China from shutting down production as dramatic drops in volume, sharp price cuts and RMB appreciation erode profit margins. During a series of meetings with Yangtze River Delta (YRD) apparel an [...]
2009-04-30 08:57:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV ETRD ELAB KTEX CH
09SHANGHAI209HEFEI OFFICIALS PAINT OPTIMISTIC PICTURE OF PROGRESS IN
[...] (U) Summary. As part of Consulate efforts to scale up outreach to Anhui Province, the least affluent part of our consular district, the Consul General and Pol/Econ chief visited the provincial capital of Hefei April 8-9. During the visit, the Consul General met with Governor Wang Sanyun an [...]
2009-05-07 08:20:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON ELTN CVIS TPHY SENV SCUL KIPR CH
09SHANGHAI210CENTRAL CHINA EXPO HIGHLIGHTS ACHIEVEMENTS, DOWNPLAYS
[...] (SBU) Summary. On April 25-26, Shanghai Deputy Principal Officer and ConOff traveled to Hefei, Anhui, to attend the 2009 Central China Expo. This annual gathering aims to promote the `Rise of Central China' through investment and economic development in the six Central Chinese provinces of Hu [...]
2009-05-07 10:10:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EINV ETRD ELTN EAIR CH
09SHANGHAI211ANHUI SHOWCASES INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN LU'AN
[...] (SBU) On April 25-27, Shanghai Deputy Principal Officer and ConOff traveled to Anhui to attend the 2009 Central China Expo in Hefei (ref A) and visit Lu'an Municipality in western Anhui. `Central China Rising' was the theme of the weekend, and provincial leaders and Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) [...]
2009-05-08 02:30:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ELTN EIND PGOV SOCI CH
09SHANGHAI221TSMC AND SMIC: TWO SEMICONDUCTOR RIVALS IN SHANGHAI FACE OFF
[...] (SBU) Summary: TSMC and SMIC, two large semiconductor manufacturers with foundries in Shanghai, saw a "freefall" in orders in late 2008. The firms hit bottom in December 2008 and January 2009, but orders started to pick up again in Q1 2009. Shanghai-based executives at these firms are cautiou [...]
2009-05-18 04:52:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON EFIN ELAB TNGD CH TW
09SHANGHAI226SCENESETTER FOR SPEAKER PELOSI'S VISIT TO SHANGHAI
[...] (SBU) Madame Speaker, your visit to Shanghai will advance U.S.-China business relations, support energy and environment cooperation, and promote religious freedom. You will arrive in Shanghai one year prior to the opening of the Shanghai 2010 World Expo, the largest World Expo in history, but [...]
2009-05-20 06:55:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV ECON CH
09SHANGHAI228CONSUMPTION COUPONS IN HANGZHOU: BOOSTING CONSUMPTION, OR
[...] (SBU) Summary: One of few cities in China to issue its own consumption coupons, Hangzhou has taken the lead in local government efforts to boost consumption. The Hangzhou Government issued the first tranche of consumption coupons in mid-January 2009, followed by a second tranche in March 2009 [...]
2009-05-22 06:25:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON EFIN SOCI CH
09SHANGHAI229CODEL PELOSI MEETING WITH SHANGHAI PEOPLE'S CONGRESS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Welcoming Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and a delegation of five additional House members on May 24, Shanghai Municipal People's Congress (MPC) Standing Committee Chairman Liu Yungeng characterized the Speaker's visit to Shanghai as good both for Ch [...]
2009-05-25 09:09:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON PREL BEXP OVIP PELOSI NANCY CH
09SHANGHAI23SOME ECONOMIC OPTIMISM PERSISTS IN YIWU
[...] (SBU) Summary: City officials and businesspersons in the Zhejiang Province manufacturing and trading city of Yiwu in mid-December continued to express optimism that Yiwu and its businesses will fare comparatively better than other parts of Zhejiang and other parts of China during this economic [...]
2009-01-12 06:41:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN ETRD PGOV SOCI
09SHANGHAI232CODEL PELOSI, SHANGHAI MAYOR DISCUSS CLIMATE CHANGE
[...] (SBU) Summary: CODEL Pelosi met with Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng and other Shanghai and Chinese officials on May 25 at Shanghai's City Hall. The CODEL discussed Shanghai's efforts to promote greater energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions due to the importance of addressing the glob [...]
2009-05-26 00:32:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SENV ENRG PGOV OVIP PELOSI NANCY CH
09SHANGHAI233CODEL PELOSI ENGAGES U.S. BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN SHANGHAI
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a May 25 breakfast meeting hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham) and U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC),over 70 U.S. business representatives discussed energy/environment-related business opportunities in China, U.S. competitiveness, intellectual [...]
2009-05-26 00:39:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV ENRG PREL PHUM KIPR OVIP PELOSI NANCY CH
09SHANGHAI237(SBU) SHANGHAI UPBEAT ON OPENING TO TAIWAN FINANCIAL FIRMS
[...] (SBU) Summary. At a recent financial forum, Chinese officials and financial sector professionals offered an upbeat assessment of the potential for Taiwan financial firms to enter the mainland market. The panelists cited opportunities offered by the current financial crisis, as some Western f [...]
2009-05-27 07:48:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN ETRD PGOV PREL TW
09SHANGHAI241CODEL PELOSI DISCUSSES ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EMISSIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a May 25 roundtable discussion on energy conservation and emissions reduction with Shanghai entrepreneurs, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Representatives Markey, Sensenbrenner, Blumenauer, and Speier underscored the importance of U.S.-China cooperation on energy issues, especially [...]
2009-05-29 06:30:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV KIPR KGHG TRGY OVIP PELOSI NANCY CH
09SHANGHAI248(SBU) SHANGHAI EMPHASIZES ECONOMIC GROWTH TO KIRK, LARSEN
[...] (SBU) Summary. During a May 27-28 visit by U.S. Representatives Larsen and Kirk, a variety of interlocutors painted a picture of Shanghai responding to a sharp downturn in the local economy, but optimistic that the elements of longer-term growth are in place. AmCham Shanghai noted that mul [...]
2009-06-04 03:44:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN KIPR PGOV PREL SENV
09SHANGHAI251EAST CHINA COMMODITY EXPORTS HEADING FOR RECOVERY? YIWU
[...] (SBU) Summary: One of the largest manufacturing and trading centers in East China, the city of Yiwu in Zhejiang Province suffered in late 2008 from the global financial crisis but is seeing signs of recovery. The economic downturn has impacted different industries to varying degrees, with man [...]
2009-06-08 06:51:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON EFIN ETRD KIPR CH
09SHANGHAI252NANJING CONTINUES TO LEAD ON IPR ISSUES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Nanjing continues to push the envelope on intellectual property rights (IPR) protection in East China. During a May 18 through 20 visit to the city, IPR Officer Conrad Wong from the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou engaged Nanjing IP Administration officials, who said that patent ap [...]
2009-06-08 08:56:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD EINV EFIN PGOV CH
09SHANGHAI259SHANGHAI FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICE HOLDS "UNPRECEDENTED"
[...] (SBU) The Shanghai Municipal Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) convoked Consular Corps representatives on June 9 for an "unprecedented" meeting on improving Shanghai's service environment for foreigners. With the Shanghai 2010 World Expo approaching, relevant municipal government authorities must a [...]
2009-06-12 03:42:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CASC PGOV ECON TBIO KFLU ASEC AMGT CVIS
09SHANGHAI267SHANGHAI'S MEGA TRANSPORTATION HUB ON COURSE TO LAUNCH
[...] (U) In a May 26 briefing for diplomats arranged by the Shanghai Foreign Affair Office, Shanghai authorities said the Hongqiao Comprehensive Transportation Hub (Hongqiao Hub),one of China's largest infrastructure projects (reftel),is on schedule to begin partial operations before for the 2010 [...]
2009-06-17 11:06:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ELTN ECON PGOV ECIN CH
09SHANGHAI271MPA ON EXPO, FILM INDUSTRY, IPR AND COOPERATION IN CHINA
[...] (SBU) Summary. ConGen officers met with Motion Picture Association of American (MPAA) Chairman and CEO Dan Glickman and Asia-based Motion Picture Association (MPA) officials on to discuss film piracy, copyright enforcement and other IPR issues. MPAA/MPA hopes that the Shanghai 2010 World Ex [...]
2009-06-22 02:44:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD KPAO SCUL CH
09SHANGHAI273CHINA'S HEALTHCARE REFORM/REBALANCING: THE SHANGHAI
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: China released its national roadmap for healthcare reform on April 6, which calls for universal healthcare coverage by 2020 and large investments in key areas. Provinces and municipalities (who will bear a large amount of the implementation costs) are now formulating their own [...]
2009-06-22 06:05:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON SOCI EFIN TBIO CH
09SHANGHAI275FINANCIAL CRISIS HITS SHANGHAI EXPATS HARD
[...] (SBU) Summary: The effects of the global financial crisis are leading many in Shanghai's expatriate community to return home ahead of schedule just as Shanghai ramps up for the 2010 World Expo. Shanghai has approximately 150,000 expats who work for many of its 40,000 foreign-invested projects [...]
2009-06-23 06:12:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON SCUL CASC CH
09SHANGHAI277NANJING MASSACRE MEMORIAL HALL DIRECTOR SEEKS CHANNEL TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Non-Chinese, including some Japanese, accounted for about 10 percent of the 5.4 million visitors in 2008 to Nanjing's memorial hall commemorating the Chinese victims of the city's occupation by Japanese forces in 1937. Zhu Chengshan, the director of the memorial, which contains [...]
2009-06-26 05:53:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH JA PGOV PREL SCUL SOCI
09SHANGHAI291HOUSEHOLDS LOOKING AT REAL ESTATE PURCHASES, BUT GROWTH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Chinese households in cities across China began to show renewed interest in residential property during the first four months of 2009, but the boost this gives to the economy is limited because developers are still running down their housing inventory. Speculators, who drove i [...]
2009-07-01 05:46:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN EINV ELAB PGOV SOCI
09SHANGHAI292BEIJING LOOSENING RESTRICTIONS ON PROPERTY DEVELOPERS
[...] (SBU) Summary: In recent weeks the Central Government has shifted from--in the words of one contact--"strangling" the property sector with regulatory restrictions to encouraging families to purchase homes. While this is not the direct aid that many struggling property developers were hoping [...]
2009-07-01 10:59:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN EINV PGOV SOCI
09SHANGHAI309SHANGHAI AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: With the Shanghai 2010 World Expo approaching, Shanghai has been discussing environmental protection in several different fora. Shanghai's experience with environmental protection has been quite different from other cities in China due to its rapid growth and expansion. Because [...]
2009-07-10 08:48:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV ETRD ENRG TRGY EFIN BEXP CH
09SHANGHAI314THE COORDINATION MECHANISM AND PERSONALITIES THAT MAKE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Shanghai has often been cited by the U.S. business community as the "diamond in the rough" when it comes to intellectual property protection in China. The highest levels of Shanghai Government have publicly declared the city's commitment to IPR, largely as a means to spur inno [...]
2009-07-16 02:05:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON KIPR PGOV PINR
09SHANGHAI315A ROUNDUP OF IPR PROTECTION IN SHANGHAI
[...] (SBU) Summary: Shanghai is one of the bright spots in intellectual property rights (IPR) protection in East China and is squarely focused on putting it best foot forward for the 2010 World Expo. In 2008, the city beefed up its IP strategy in keeping with the June 2008 National IP Strategy; i [...]
2009-07-16 09:59:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ECON ETRD PGOV PREL ECIN CH
09SHANGHAI33ZHEJIANG VICE GOVERNOR PROMOTED TO COMMERCE VICE MINISTER
[...] (SBU) China's State Council recently appointed Zhejiang Vice Governor Zhong Shan to move to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) as Vice Minister. Zhong has served in Zhejiang's provincial government since 2003 during a period of rapid economic growth and the expansion of trade and investment tie [...]
2009-01-16 07:06:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PGOV PREL EINV ECON PINR CH
09SHANGHAI362STIMULUS BOOSTING GROWTH, SHANGHAI ANALYST TELLS CODEL BOEHNER
[...] (SBU) Summary: China's economy is likely to achieve the Central Government's 8 percent growth target this year, a Shanghai-based investment bank analyst told CODEL Boehner on August 11. However, much of the growth is a result of Beijing's economic stimulus measures, which are non-transparent [...]
2009-08-19 04:05:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ENRG PREL OVIP CH
09SHANGHAI365SENATOR NELSON HEARS UPBEAT ASSESSMENT OF CHINA ECONOMIC
[...] (SBU) Summary: In an August 10 roundtable discussion with Senator Bill Nelson, representatives of 20 American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham) member companies responded to Senator Bill Nelson's (D-FL) queries regarding opportunities for U.S. businesses, technology transfer, corruption, [...]
2009-08-20 08:24:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND ETRD ETTC OVIP CH
09SHANGHAI367SENATOR NELSON RAISES CONCERNS OVER CONTAMINATED DRYWALL
[...] (SBU) In an August 11 meeting with senior officials of China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ),Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) expressed concern over the devastating impact of contaminated drywall imported from China on U.S. households and indicated [...]
2009-08-20 08:28:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND ETRD PGOV OVIP CH
09SHANGHAI369FEARS OF POLICY CHANGES DRIVE SHANGHAI STOCKS SLUMP
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Shanghai stock market's recent 18 percent decline stems from three main factors, say ConGen Shanghai contacts: a more cautious Central Government stance regarding potential asset bubbles; profit-taking by some leading institutional investors; and an expected moderation to t [...]
2009-08-20 08:51:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON CH EFIN EINV PGOV
09SHANGHAI372U.S.-CHINA STRATEGIC & ECONOMIC DIALOGUE: SHANGHAI OBSERVERS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Shanghai financial sector representatives generally acknowledge the symbolic and confidence-building value of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED),although many are uncertain about the actual economic impact of the discussions. End summary. ================ [...]
2009-08-27 11:30:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN EINV PGOV
09SHANGHAI374NEW ZHEJIANG MIGRANT POLICY FOCUSES ON MAINTAINING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Zhejiang's new residency policy focuses on maintaining social stability in the midst of an economic downturn, as the Provincial Public Security Bureau aims to keep closer track of migrant workers in and out of one of China's wealthiest provinces. The officials avoided specifical [...]
2009-08-28 09:03:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON ELAB PHUM CH
09SHANGHAI380BOOSTING CHINESE DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION PROBLEMATIC, SAY EAST
[...] (SBU) Summary: China's decentralized investment approval process aids the entry of foreign businesses into the China market, in the view of ConGen contacts in Shanghai's financial sector. However, problems with official approval of investment projects and the varying quality of government ca [...]
2009-09-04 11:16:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL CH
09SHANGHAI381JIANGSU MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP SHUFFLE ELEVATES POTENTIAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: A leadership shuffle in Jiangsu Province, sparked by former Suzhou Party Secretary Wang Rong's transfer to Shenzhen in mid-June, elevated officials to key posts in Suzhou, Nanjing and Yangzhou in August. Based on their ages and previous experience, all three -- Suzhou Party Secr [...]
2009-09-09 02:46:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON CH
09SHANGHAI387SENATOR CANTWELL MEETS WITH SHANGHAI VICE-MAYOR ON
[...] (SBU) Summary. In a September 7 meeting with Washington State Senator Maria Cantwell, Shanghai Executive Vice Mayor Yang Xiong touted Shanghai's expanding investments in new energy technology, highlighting efforts to use the World Expo 2010 as a platform for promoting clean energy. Senator C [...]
2009-09-15 09:30:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG ETRD CH OREP PGOV SENV
09SHANGHAI394SHANGHAI OFFICIALS, U.S. BANKS DISCUSS CURRENT ECONOMIC
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a September 3-6 visit to Shanghai, Representative James Moran (D-VA) and Joint Economic Committee Chair Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) met with Shanghai municipal government officials and American bank representatives to discuss ways the US-China economic relationship could be use [...]
2009-09-17 05:33:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV OREP CH
09SHANGHAI397EAST CHINA TIRE MAKER "DISAPPOINTED" WITH U.S. SAFEGUARDS
[...] (SBU) Summary: An East China-based tire manufacturer expressed disappointment in the "421" safeguards case for Chinese passenger car and light truck tires during a September 17 meeting. He complained that in spite of the imposition of new tariffs on Chinese tires, U.S. tire manufacturers would [...]
2009-09-18 09:04:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND ETRD ETTC CH PREL
09SHANGHAI399SHANGHAI WTO CENTER CALLS U.S. "IRRESPONSIBLE" FOR IMPOSING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Meeting with the Consul General September 18, the head of Shanghai's WTO Center labeled the U.S. decision to impose safeguard tariffs on tire imports from China politically motivated and "irresponsible" in the current global economic climate but at the same time expressed unders [...]
2009-09-21 08:24:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND ETRD EFIN PREL CH
09SHANGHAI40(SBU) SHANGHAI MBA SCHOOL FEELING IMPACT OF FINANCIAL
[...] (SBU) Summary. A prominent Shanghai-based international business school is seeing demand for its Executive MBA (EMBA) program dropping in recent months as the financial crisis hits the bottom line of foreign and domestic corporations in China, according to two new Consulate contacts speaking [...]
2009-01-20 07:16:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN ELAB
09SHANGHAI401CHINESE BANKS DEMANDING ASSURANCES ON FOREIGN BANKS'
[...] (SBU) Summary: New Chinese regulations governing derivatives trading that went into effect September 16 are having a disproportionate negative impact on foreign-invested firms. In the face of efforts by foreign-invested banks to modify or roll back the requirements, the major Chinese banks [...]
2009-09-22 05:56:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN EINV PGOV
09SHANGHAI404SHANGHAI WOMEN'S FEDERATION CHAIRWOMAN ON PLENUM OUTCOMES
[...] (SBU) The Chairwoman of the Shanghai Women's Federation discussed her views on the recently concluded CPC Central Committee Plenary Session and challenges facing NGOs with the Consul General on the margins of the 7th Shanghai International Forum for Children. During the forum's opening ceremon [...]
2009-09-25 06:42:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SOCI PHUM ECON PREL OIIP KPAO CH
09SHANGHAI410SHANGHAI DEFINING ITS ROLE AS AN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Shanghai received a large rhetorical boost this past spring in its quest to build a modern financial sector that might eventually rival New York and London. The State Council, after months of delay, issued an endorsement of Shanghai's goal to become China's international finan [...]
2009-09-30 05:21:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL CH
09SHANGHAI41160TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS BALANCE LOCAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
[...] (SBU) As Shanghai prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China on October 1, municipal government officials and the state-run media have attempted to balance local pride with national unity. In public statements and newspaper articles, Shang [...]
2009-09-30 06:42:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON ETRD EINV EFIN KPAO SOCI TPHY CH
09SHANGHAI418SHANGHAI MAYOR DICUSSES EXPO, POTUS VISIT WITH AMBASSADOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Shanghai Mayor HAN Zheng welcomed the upcoming visit by President Obama to Shanghai during an October 14 call by Ambassador Huntsman. The Ambassador outlined the Obama Administration's goal of a "positive, collaborative, and comprehensive" relationship with China and stressed [...]
2009-10-16 05:45:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SCUL BEXP PINR CH
09SHANGHAI436ANHUI'S 2009 ECONOMIC ROLLER COASTER RIDE
[...] (SBU) Anhui Province boasted robust economic growth through the first three quarters of 2009 despite concern earlier in the year of a slowdown. Much of the province's growth is due to the Central Government's economic stimulus measures, including investment in infrastructure. Most of Anhui's [...]
2009-10-28 02:32:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EFIN ETRD ELAB PREL CH
09SHANGHAI444JIANGSU PURSUES INVESTMENT-FUELED GROWTH DESPITE CENTRAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: With little regard for Central Government concerns about investment bubbles or overcapacity, Jiangsu -- East China's largest province -- is tapping a locally funded government stimulus program and lending to large firms to rack up impressive growth figures even as net exports r [...]
2009-11-02 10:41:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL CH
09SHANGHAI451ODD NUMBERS: EXPLAINING JIANGSU'S PROVINCIAL ECONOMIC DATA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Jiangsu Province economic growth figures do not add up -- provincial GDP growth is well above national average, while key indicators such as exports and electricity production have declined. Jiangsu's reported figures also outshine the province's neighbors Shanghai and Zhejian [...]
2009-11-09 09:54:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL CH
09SHANGHAI46WENZHOU - A CANARY IN CHINA'S ECONOMIC MINESHAFT
[...] (SBU) Summary: During the Deputy Principal Officer's January 21-22 visit to Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, local officials said Wenzhou was one of the first cities in China to feel the impact of the global slowdown because of its largely private sector economy and heavy reliance on exports. Th [...]
2009-01-23 07:35:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EFIN ETRD ELAB PREL KIPR CH
09SHANGHAI469REAL ESTATE TALES FROM A SECOND-TIER CITY: NANJING HOUSING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Real estate sales are booming in Jiangsu -- as they are in neighboring provinces -- and have become a key component of economic growth following the introduction of real estate stimulus measures in December 2008. However, our contacts say that the stimulus measures will be dif [...]
2009-12-04 11:04:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV CH
09SHANGHAI471PRELIMINARY FIELD INVESTIGATION OF SHANGHAI MD-11 CRASH
[...] (SBU) The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has indicated its desire to complete within six months its investigation into the November 28 crash of a Zimbabwean-registered MD-11 cargo charter aircraft at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, according to National Transportation Saf [...]
2009-12-07 08:55:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR CASC PREL CH
09SHANGHAI475POSITIVE VIBES FROM PRESIDENT'S VISIT; SHANGHAI SCHOLARS
[...] (SBU) Shanghai-based scholars generally expressed positive views on President Obama's November visit to China during a panel discussion on December 7 but noted areas of friction and disagreement that remain unresolved. They appeared optimistic that U.S.-China relations are headed in the right [...]
2009-12-10 08:04:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON ETRD EINV PGOV PHUM CH
09SHANGHAI477AMBASSADOR'S JIANGSU TRIP BUILDS TIES WITH RISING LOCAL
[...] (SBU) Ambassador Huntsman's three-city swing through Jiangsu province December 2-4 offered the opportunity to meet a crop of rising provincial leaders, introduce Consulate Shanghai's new officer for Nanjing Affairs, discuss the local business climate, promote intellectual property rights protec [...]
2009-12-11 06:16:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND EINV PREL KIPR CH ETRD SCUL
09SHANGHAI483USTR GENERAL CONSUL REIF VISITS SHANGHAI
[...] (SBU) Summary: During meetings December with USTR General Counsel Timothy Reif, scholars from the Shanghai Municipal Government's WTO Center expressed worries about how to harmonize possible commitments to limit greenhouse gas emissions with existing trade policy regimes. AmCham Shanghai memb [...]
2009-12-15 03:31:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD WTRO SENV PGOV CH ECON
09SHANGHAI485SHANGHAI AIRLINES TO RESUME SAIPAN SERVICE DECEMBER 18
[...] (SBU) Shanghai Airlines (SAL) representatives met with Shanghai Consulate Officers December 14 to resolve lingering confusion following a November 28 Department of Homeland Security directive permitting visa-free travel to the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) by Chinese [...]
2009-12-16 02:02:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PREL CVIS CH CQ
09SHANGHAI4862009 SHANGHAI FDI SNAPSHOT
[...] (SBU) Summary: In 2009, Shanghai's foreign direct investment (FDI) continued to grow despite China's dramatic drop in nationwide FDI. Municipal officials and academics report that Shanghai's increasingly service-based economy, the Central Government's anointment of Shanghai as a future intern [...]
2009-12-16 10:57:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV CH ETRD
09SHANGHAI488GREATER U.S. EX-IM BANK ROLE URGED BY SHANGHAI BANKERS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Foreign bank executives in Shanghai recommended that the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im) increase its operations in China by working with second-tier banks to finance imports by Chinese small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). They urged Ex-Im to establish a [...]
2009-12-18 06:13:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV CH
09SHANGHAI492PARTY CHIEF TOUTS SHANGHAI'S ECONOMIC "TRANSFORMATION"
[...] (SBU) Shanghai Communist Party Secretary Yu Zhengsheng announced to a December 5-6 meeting of senior municipal officials that Shanghai would "lead the transformation of China's economic development model" in the coming year. Yu's statements appear to reassure local officials of Central Gover [...]
2009-12-18 09:19:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EFIN SENV PHUM SOCI CH
09SHANGHAI494FAST CHINESE LOAN GROWTH BUOYS PROVINCIAL BANK'S AMBITIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Bank of Jiangsu (BOJS) -- a model for government-led reform of China's municipal-level commercial banks -- appears to be prospering from the current lending boom, and has set its sights on becoming a trans-regional bank. Within Jiangsu Province in East China, BOJS is building a [...]
2009-12-21 12:52:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV CH
09SHANGHAI53SHANGHAI AIRLINES FACES TURBULENT TIMES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Shanghai Airlines (SAL),China's fifth largest and first independently-run local airline, struggled through a string of economic blows in 2008, and the global economic slump is promising to bring more hardship in 2009. Shanghai Airlines Senior Vice President Gu Jiadan said the [...]
2009-01-30 11:22:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH EAIR ECON EINV ETRD PGOV
09SHANGHAI54SHANGHAI UNIVERSITIES NURTURE NEXT GENERATION OF IPR
[...] (SBU) Summary. A key element of the Shanghai Municipal Government's efforts to be a leader in intellectual property rights (IPR) protection has been the establishment and support of IPR colleges and research centers at several major universities throughout the city. Although these schools tr [...]
2009-01-30 11:23:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD EINV EFIN SCUL TBIO CH
09SHANGHAI55CHINA SETS SIGHTS HIGH FOR NEW REGIONAL JET
[...] (SBU) Summary: China's ambition to produce a domestically designed and manufactured aircraft, the ARJ21 "regional jet", is nearing reality. During a January 8 visit to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC),Consulate officers talked with company executives and viewed the plane [...]
2009-01-30 11:23:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR EINV ETRD ECON KIPR ELAB CH
09SHANGHAI57ZHEJIANG ECONOMIC ENGINE STILL MOVING, BUT TRADE SECTOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Zhejiang provincial officials remain upbeat on their largely private sector economy but acknowledged the growth rate is slowing. The province's 2008 GDP grew roughly 10 percent over 2007, and total exports and imports for 2008 were up 19.4 percent. When introducing economic t [...]
2009-02-02 03:48:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EFIN ETRD ELAB PREL KIPR CH
09SHANGHAI58CORRECTED COPY: CHINA SETS SIGHTS HIGH FOR NEW REGIONAL JET
[...] (SBU) Summary: China's ambition to produce a domestically designed and manufactured aircraft, the ARJ21 "regional jet", is nearing reality. During a January 8 visit to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC),Consulate officers talked with company executives and viewed the plane [...]
2009-02-02 03:56:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR EINV ETRD ECON KIPR ELAB CH
09SHANGHAI59ZHEJIANG RESUMES COOPERATION WITH U.S. ON IPR
[...] (SBU) Summary: After nearly two years of Consulate efforts to revive relations on intellectual property rights (IPR),Zhejiang IP officials held a roundtable on January 12 on efforts to protect IPR in the province. The meeting is a breakthrough in IPR relations, representing the first engage [...]
2009-02-02 05:34:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD EINV EFIN SCUL TBIO CH
09SHANGHAI60MEGA TRANSPORTATION HUB - LYNCHPIN OF EAST CHINA AND BEYOND
[...] (SBU) Summary: Shanghai authorities are racing to complete one of China's largest infrastructure projects, the city's 26 square kilometer Hongqiao Comprehensive Transportation Hub, in time for the 2010 World Expo. The mega project, located 13 kilometers from the city center in the western su [...]
2009-02-02 06:32:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ELTN ECON PGOV ELAB CH
09SHANGHAI64(SBU) GOVERNMENT HOUSING STIMULUS PLANS FOCUSED ON
[...] (SBU) Summary. Chinese government plans to expand subsidized housing have been designed to limit the benefits to property developers, according to a new contact who works with one of China's main real estate market indexes -- in fact, the government is not opposed to housing prices falling fa [...]
2009-02-04 04:35:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL
09SHANGHAI65(SBU) NEW TAXES HIT FOREIGN FINANCIAL FIRMS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Foreign banks based in China could see their cost of foreign funding rise by 15 percent this year as a result of recent Chinese tax changes, said a partner in a leading tax accountancy firm's Shanghai office. Foreign banks have lobbied for exemptions, but so far have not been [...]
2009-02-05 01:55:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN KTIA PREL
09SHANGHAI70BAO STEEL GLOOMY ON QUICK ECONOMIC RECOVERY
[...] (SBU) Summary: China's largest steel producer, Bao Steel, is pessimistic about China's economic prospects through 2009. In a February 3 meeting with Bao Steel, Vice President Dai Zhihao said that demand in China's steel market remains lackluster with no sign of recovery. Although excess stoc [...]
2009-02-06 09:42:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON EIND EINV ELAB PREL CH
09SHANGHAI72EAST CHINA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY ON U.S. TRANSPORT
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a February 4 courtesy call on East China Regional Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) Director General Xia Xinghua, the Consul General (CG) raised several industry issues, including Polar Air Cargo's request for an additional slot at Pudong Airport and UPS' [...]
2009-02-06 11:21:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON EFIN PREL EINV CH
09SHANGHAI74(SBU) U.S. CORPORATIONS LIMITING LAYOFFS DESPITE GLOBAL
[...] (SBU) Summary. Major U.S. corporations are limiting layoffs, even though they are feeling the effects the economic downturn, said the chief Shanghai representative of the U.S.-China Business Council. U.S. corporations are handling layoffs differently in China than they would in the United S [...]
2009-02-10 10:10:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP CH EFIN ELAB ETRD
09SHANGHAI79JAPANESE MANUFACTURERS IN EAST CHINA HIT HARD BY ECONOMIC
[...] (SBU) Summary: Japanese manufacturers in East China started seeing a drop in domestic and export demand in early 2008 but did not cut production until late 2008, hoping for Olympics-driven growth and pressured by Chinese JV partners to "keep the machines running," according to Shanghai-based [...]
2009-02-13 01:20:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EFIN EINV ELAB PGOV CH JA
09SHANGHAI89JIANGSU SCHOLARS SEEK CLEARER U.S. POLICIES ON FINANCIAL
[...] (SBU) A desire for greater policy clarity by the United States dominated comments regarding the new U.S. administration by economists and sociologists at the Jiangsu Academy of Social Sciences. Jiangsu's export-dominated economy has suffered more than other parts of China with the global econo [...]
2009-02-20 09:03:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EFIN ETRD EINV SOCI CH
09SHANGHAI90ECONOMIC ISSUES DOMINATE JIANGSU COURT, PROCURATORATE
[...] (SBU) Supporting government efforts to maintain economic growth figures prominently among the tasks facing the Jiangsu Provincial High Court and Procuratorate. Contract disputes make up the largest portion of new cases before the Jiangsu High Court, according to the court's president. Neverth [...]
2009-02-23 02:37:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM ECON EFIN KJUS KPAO SENV SOCI CH
09SHANGHAI96ANHUI'S AUTO INDUSTRY HURT BY ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, BENEFITS
[...] (SBU) Summary: After years of double-digit growth, Chery Automobile Company and Jianghuai Automobile Company (JAC),two large Chinese auto manufacturers headquartered in Anhui Province, saw sales slump in 2008 due to the economic downturn, with exports hit particularly hard. Recent government [...]
2009-02-27 01:39:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EFIN EINV ELAB EIND PGOV CH
09SHENYANG187MOORE'S MARAUDERS INKS COOPERATION DEAL WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary. Pol/EconChief attended the Oct 21 MOU signing ceremony between Shenyang University and Moore's Marauders (MM),an American NGO that recovers the remains of MIA/POWs from past wars. A culmination of two years of cooperation with the University's Mukden POW Camp Studies Research C [...]
2009-10-26 03:24:00Consulate ShenyangUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV MOPS TINT CH
09SHENYANG194IN THE ZONE: COMPANIES TELL US THEIR DALIAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: The October 26 ) 27 visit of officers from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to various development zones in the port city of Dalian, Liaoning Province, provided an opportunity to visit several U.S.-invested and Chinese companies, including Intel, Epoch Internation [...]
2009-11-05 23:28:00Consulate ShenyangUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON CH ETRD WEET PGOV PREL
09SHENYANG195ZONE DEFENSE: DALIAN ADMINISTRATORS TELL USITC
[...] (SBU) Summary: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) officers visited various development zones and companies (chiefly foreign-invested) in the port city of Dalian, Liaoning Province with the purpose of discerning the differences between the various zones and the benefits they provide to [...]
2009-11-05 23:28:00Consulate ShenyangUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON CH ETRD WEET PGOV PREL
09SHENYANG204MEETINGS WITH A-POWER ON WIND FARM DEAL
[...] (SBU) Summary. A-Power, a Shenyang-based NASDAQ-listed firm, explained its plans for a 600-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Midland, Texas, including production facilities and its relationship to GE and other suppliers. According to company executives, the project will not rely on U.S. stimulus bill [...]
2009-11-17 01:24:00Consulate ShenyangUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WEET PGOV PREL CH
09SHENYANG208MIGRANT LABOR MARKET SNAPSHOT: CRACKS IN THE
[...] (SBU) Summary: A recent visit to a major labor market in Shenyang shows that despite government and NGO efforts to increase protections for migrant workers, an underclass of mostly unskilled migrants continues to exist here. Individuals in this situation have difficulty finding temporary work [...]
2009-11-20 02:47:00Consulate ShenyangUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPLAB PGOV SOCI CH
09SINGAPORE1000SINGAPORE TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES TO ORGAN TRANSPLANT
[...] (SBU) Starting November 1, Singapore will implement recent amendments to its Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA),which include a controversial measure to allow for monetary reimbursement for living, unrelated organ donors. The HOTA amendments followed extensive public debate about whether to [...]
2009-10-15 07:36:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO SOCI ECON SN
09SINGAPORE1002 SINGAPORE PREPARES TO PHASE OUT STIMULUS MEASURES
[...] (U) Summary: Singapore is extending for an additional six months a popular wage subsidy program widely credited with saving thousands of jobs and businesses during the recession. The program was part of an anticipated one-year set of stimulus measures laid out in last January's budget. Howe [...]
2009-10-15 08:40:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV SN
09SINGAPORE1016 SINGAPORE PASSES TAX INFO SHARING LAW, EYES U.S. TAX
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore took a step to exiting the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) "grey list" of tax havens by passing tax amendments that improve its ability to exchange tax information with foreign authorities. Singapore is also renegotiating existing Double T [...]
2009-10-20 09:30:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV SN
09SINGAPORE1023GLOBAL NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT: SINGAPORE TO
[...] (SBU) Singapore will send a two-person delegation to attend the November 4-5 Sous-Sherpa/Experts meeting in Washington D.C. MFA International Organizations Deputy Director Chin Siew Fei will lead the Singapore delegation. The GOS has not yet decided who will be the second member of the deleg [...]
2009-10-21 09:13:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ENRG PTER TRGY AORC IAEA SN
09SINGAPORE1060NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT: SINGAPORE DESIGNATES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-30 08:55:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ENRG PREL PTER TRGY IAEA SN
09SINGAPORE10622009-2010 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT
[...] (U) Per reftel instructions, Post submits its draft 2009-2010 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, Drugs and Chemical Control Section, Volume 1. 2. (SBU) Begin text. I. Summary The Government of Singapore (GOS) enforces stringent counter-narcotics policies through strict [...]
2009-11-02 04:38:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM SNAR ECON ETRD PREL SN
09SINGAPORE1074SINGAPORE STILL FORMULATING ITS POSITION ON THE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 06:29:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER KPAL IS SN
09SINGAPORE110EMBASSY SINGAPORE POC FOR ASEAN RELATED ISSUES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-06 06:42:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEAN EAID PREL ECIN SN
09SINGAPORE1108 SINGAPORE BROADBAND NETWORK PROMISES FASTER INTERNET
[...] (SBU) Summary: Supported by a billion dollars in subsidies, Singapore is launching construction of a city-wide next generation broadband network that promises higher connectivity speeds at lower subscription rates. The new fiber-to-home network is part of a grand ten-year plan begun in 2005 [...]
2009-11-19 02:51:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECPS ECON ETRD EINV SN
09SINGAPORE112 SINGAPORE BATTLES RISING UNEMPLOYMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: The global financial crisis is beginning to be reflected in a rise in unemployment in Singapore which will likely get worse as the recession continues. Recent business surveys have been downbeat with employers expecting more layoffs and a long wait before conditions improve. [...]
2009-02-06 09:40:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ELAB SN
09SINGAPORE1126 PERMISSION TO BE AWAY FROM POST (SHIELDS, DANIEL L.) SSN:
[...] (SBU) Charge d'Affaires Daniel L. Shields requests permission to be away from Post from Friday, December 4 through Monday, December 7, 2009 for personal travel in Siem Riep and Angkor Wat, Cambodia. 2. (SBU) During Mr. Shields' absence, Acting DCM Raymond Kengott will be in charge. SHIELD [...]
2009-11-25 07:59:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAPER AMGT OTRA SN
09SINGAPORE1142 SINGAPORE POSITIONS TO BE CARBON TRADING CENTER
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Singapore hosted an October conference on emissions trading and carbon finance, highlighting the role Asia, and potentially Singapore, can play as a center for carbon trading. Speakers at the Carbon Forum Asia conference voiced concerns about the lack of carbon credit supply and a [...]
2009-12-01 10:15:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EINV ECON KGHG SN
09SINGAPORE1150 SINGAPORE ANNOUNCES 16 PERCENT EMISSIONS CUT GOAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Singapore announced plans to reduce its carbon emissions by 16 percent before 2020 if a global agreement on climate change is reached during next week's talks in Copenhagen. Singapore did not provide details about the measures it would institute to drive the cuts. Prime Minister [...]
2009-12-02 09:14:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV KGHG ECON SN
09SINGAPORE1168 SINGAPORE HOSTS EU-ASEAN MEETING REGARDING CHEMICAL,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The European Union (EU) hosted a one-day conference in Singapore on November 23 regarding its outreach to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats and an EU proposal to establish a CBRN Cen [...]
2009-12-08 08:04:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PARM AORC PREL PTER SN
09SINGAPORE1223 SINGAPORE PORT DOWN, BUT NOT OUT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore's port, the busiest container port in the world, is beginning to recover from the global financial crisis that crippled international trade, but volumes are still dramatically off the heights from early 2008. The Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) saw its annual conta [...]
2009-12-21 07:44:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EWWT SN
09SINGAPORE1234SINGAPORE LAMENTS COPENHAGEN "TRENCH FIGHTING" BUT
[...] (U) Summary: As the United Nations Conference on Climate Change wound down in Copenhagen, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong criticized the event's "sound and fury" and "trench fighting" in remarks to Singaporean journalists. Participants did not adopt the right frame of mind, he said. [...]
2009-12-23 04:55:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SENV KGHG SN
09SINGAPORE1245 SINGAPORE FTA REVIEW REVEALS PROGRESS IN SOME AREAS, DEAD
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore and U.S. trade officials noted progress in resolving outstanding trade issues during an annual review of the 2004 U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The review saw positive developments in the processing of two textile short supply requests, initiatives under [...]
2009-12-28 06:03:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON EFIN EINV ECPS SENV EAGR KTEX KIPR SN
09SINGAPORE152SINGAPORE MUSLIMS HAVE HOPE BUT WANT CHANGE
[...] (SBU) Summary. Singapore's Muslims welcome the Obama presidency as "a new era of hope," but are waiting to see what new steps the United States will take, Hajji Mohammad Alami Musa, President of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS),told the Charge d' Affaires (CDA) on February 12 [...]
2009-02-19 09:54:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KPAO SOCI SN
09SINGAPORE165 GOS PROVIDING $200 MILLION TO "AIRPORT PARTNERS" IN 2009
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will provide S$200 million to airlines and "airport partners" to help bolster local aviation and airport business in 2009. Funds will be disbursed in the form of property tax and rental rebates, as well as other incentives. Air [...]
2009-02-25 06:26:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR EIND EINV ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE167 OUTLOOK MIXED FOR SINGAPORE'S AVIATION REPAIR INDUSTRY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: 2009 is expected to be difficult for the aviation maintenance and repair overhaul (MRO) industry in Singapore. As the recession deepens and leisure travel slows, some carriers may be forced to ground older planes and default on payments. MRO companies face challenges securing [...]
2009-02-26 04:20:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR EIND EINV ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE186 SINGAPORE 2009 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW - RECOMMEND NO
[...] (SBU) Summary: In response to Ref A request, Post recommends maintaining Singapore's current Special 301 status in 2009, i.e., not on the Watch List. Singapore is committed to enhancing what is already one of Asia's strongest intellectual property regimes. The government continues to implem [...]
2009-03-02 08:25:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ECON ETRD EINV USTR WTRO SN
09SINGAPORE19 SINGAPORE EYES NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN LATIN AMERICA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore's Prime Minister and other top officials took advantage of attendance at APEC meetings in Peru to strengthen and broaden relationships in Latin America. After years of mostly indifference to the region, Singapore is making a push to expand trade and investment in Lat [...]
2009-01-07 00:31:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PREL ETRD SN
09SINGAPORE23SINGAPORE UNSURE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF IRENA
[...] (SBU) Singapore supports the goal of increasing R&D in renewable energy technologies and making such technologies more affordable for developing countries. However, the GOS is unsure whether the German-proposed International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is the best approach, Hazri Hassan, [...]
2009-01-08 06:33:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV KGHG ENRG PGOV EUN SN
09SINGAPORE25 GAO REVIEWS CANCELLATION OF SFI TRIAL IN SINGAPORE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-09 01:15:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKSLG ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE271SINGAPORE WELCOMES MTCR OUTREACH MISSION
[...] (SBU) Summary: In the context of a regional outreach effort, Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) representatives met Singapore officials March 20 and exchanged briefings concerning the MTCR and Singapore's strategic goods control regime. GOS officials stressed the importance of working [...]
2009-03-24 00:34:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKSTC ETTC PREL SN
09SINGAPORE28 GAO REVIEWS CANCELLATION OF SFI TRIAL IN SINGAPORE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A three-person team from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) visited Singapore December 12 to 19 to meet with GOS officials, private sector representatives, and Embassy personnel regarding cancellation of the Secure Freight Initiative (SFI) trial. At a multi-agency brie [...]
2009-01-09 03:59:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKSLG ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE294SINGAPORE MAKING CHANGES TO AVOID TAX HAVEN LABEL
[...] This cable is classified Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary. The Government of Singapore (GOS),concerned that being labeled as a non-cooperative tax haven would dent its ambitions to become a global financial center, announced on March 6th that [...]
2009-03-30 07:38:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EINV SN
09SINGAPORE295 SINGAPORE TRADE MINISTER PUSHES FOR ROBUST U.S. TRADE
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a March 20 speech to a U.S. business conference, Minister of Trade and Industry (MTI) LIM Hng Kiang issued a strong call for the United States to resist protectionism and adopt a "robust" free trade agenda. He charged the United States with a special role and responsibility [...]
2009-03-30 07:38:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD APECO SN
09SINGAPORE301 SINGAPORE - 2009 NARRATIVE ON BUDGET TRANSPARENCY
[...] (SBU) In response to ref A request for information regarding the transparency of Singapore's budget, we provide the draft narrative below. The narrative is an update of the text from last year's congressionally-mandated report on fiscal transparency in countries receiving USG assistance (Ref B [...]
2009-03-31 09:30:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN PREL SN
09SINGAPORE303 SINGAPORE ECONOMISTS LOOKING FOR LIGHT AT END OF TUNNEL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Although Singapore has seen a steep drop in exports and industrial production the past few quarters and is expected to see continued drops in the near future, Singapore economists are beginning to see signs that the economy has bottomed out and a slow recovery may soon be under [...]
2009-04-01 00:18:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EFIN SN
09SINGAPORE308 OUTLOOOK FOR PORT OF SINGAPORE FROM MARITIME AND PORT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The economic downturn has caused container volumes to decline substantially in Singapore, but it has not had a comparable effect on vessel traffic and daily operations at the port, Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) officials told Emboffs March 31. There are no ships laid up in [...]
2009-04-02 01:46:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT SENV EPET ETRD EINV ECON SN
09SINGAPORE311 SINGAPORE: UPDATE ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ISSUES
[...] SUMMARY: (SBU) Econoffs met with officials from the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) March 26 to discuss progress made on intellectual property rights (IPR) issues since the October review of the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) (Ref A),and urge IPOS to focus on reso [...]
2009-04-03 06:31:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR EINT EINV ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE321DPRK LAUNCH DEMARCHE: SINGAPORE URGES RESTRAINT
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points concerning the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea's (DPRK) launch of a TAEPO-DONG 2 missile to MFA Northeast Asia Assistant Director Tan Eng Tat, April 6. Tan agreed that the DPRK's decision to launch a missile was regrettable, and noted that the [...]
2009-04-06 10:00:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PREL PARM SN
09SINGAPORE331GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: EconPol Counselor conducted a joint demarche April 7 with representatives from the Russian Federation, Japanese and Australian missions to urge the GOS to endorse the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT). The GOS assembled a group representing six different a [...]
2009-04-08 08:25:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KNNP ETTC PREL SN
09SINGAPORE36 SINGAPORE: LOCAL CHIKUNGUNYA CASES ON THE RISE
[...] (SBU) The Ministry of Health (MOH) has recorded 689 cases of chikungunya in Singapore as of January 7, 2009, and 513 of those cases were contracted locally, TAN Boon Hian, MOH Public Health Officer in the Surveillance and Response Branch of the Disease Control Unit, told Econoff January 13. Th [...]
2009-01-14 06:32:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO ECON SN
09SINGAPORE381SINGAPORE REACTION TO OECD TAX HAVEN LIST
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore Deputy Secretary of Finance Ng Wai Choon, in the course of a meeting with the Charge d'Affaires (CDA) on another matter, expressed concern that the OECD's process of classifying tax havens is not transparent or fair. The GOS was disturbed that the OECD had not placed [...]
2009-04-22 02:24:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN OECD SN
09SINGAPORE401 SINGAPORE: SWINE FLU CONTAINMENT MEASURES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There have been no cases of swine influenza detected in Singapore, but the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) are taking preventive measures against the spread of the disease. CAAS has installed thermal scanners for arriving passengers at [...]
2009-04-27 10:31:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR EAIR CASC ECON SN
09SINGAPORE416 SINGAPORE STILL UNDECIDED ON KOSOVO VOTE FOR IMF
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-04 09:03:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PREL KV SN
09SINGAPORE420 SINGAPORE: NO H1N1 CASES; NEW VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There are no confirmed cases of H1N1 type A influenza in Singapore, but the Ministry of Health (MOH) raised its alert level on May 1 from yellow to orange, indicating a potentially greater risk of human-to-human transmission but without declaring a pandemic. The GOS has institu [...]
2009-05-06 01:16:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR EAIR CASC ECON SN
09SINGAPORE43 SINGAPORE READIES BUDGET TO FACE ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore has brought forward its budget process and will unveil on January 22 what are expected to be new expansionary measures to boost the economy and provide support for workers and businesses. Singapore's economy is heavily dependent on exports and has been hit hard by th [...]
2009-01-15 06:05:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN SN
09SINGAPORE441TERRORIST MAS SELAMAT CAUGHT: SECURITY TRIUMPH OR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Malaysian authorities recaptured fugitive Jemaah Islamiah (JI) terrorist Mas Selamat Kastari across the border from Singapore on April 1. Singapore media first reported the news on May 8, following up with days of extensive coverage praising Singapore-Malaysia cooperation and [...]
2009-05-11 11:13:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PREL SN
09SINGAPORE445 SINGAPORE: NO H1N1 CASES; NO MORE VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There are no confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza in Singapore and the Ministry of Health (MOH) lowered its alert level from orange to yellow on May 11. The GOS lifted its visa requirement for Mexican citizens on May 12, but seven-day quarantine requirements for people with recent [...]
2009-05-13 10:05:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR EAIR CASC ECON SN
09SINGAPORE467 SINGAPORE: NO H1N1 CASES; HOME QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS
[...] (U) There are still no reported cases of H1N1 Type A Influenza in Singapore. As of 1700 on May 17, the Ministry of Health (MOH) reported that 37 suspected cases have been investigated and, of those, 30 cases tested negative for Influenza A, while seven cases tested positive for typical seasona [...]
2009-05-18 07:58:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR EAIR CASC ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE473SINGAPORE CONSIDERS CONTRIBUTING TO PAKISTAN IDP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-19 09:43:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PHUM PREF PREL PGOV SN PK
09SINGAPORE477TEMASEK DIVESTS BANK OF AMERICA HOLDINGS, CHANGES STRATEGY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings confirmed it sold its entire 3.8 percent stake in Bank of America at what appears to be a substantial loss, ending its foray into U.S. financial sector investments. The sale comes only two years after Temasek's original entry in [...]
2009-05-20 08:13:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV ECON SN
09SINGAPORE480 SINGAPORE ALLOWS GE MONEY TO JOIN CREDIT BUREAU
[...] (SBU) Summary: GE Money became the newest member of the Singapore Credit Bureau after the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) relented to allow lenders not regulated by the central bank. The USG raised the issue of non-bank membership in the Credit Bureau during the Singapore-U.S. Free Trad [...]
2009-05-21 00:49:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EFIN ECON SN
09SINGAPORE493 SINGAPORE UNLIKELY TO VOTE ON KOSOVO WB MEMBERSHIP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-27 08:56:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PREL KV SN
09SINGAPORE495 SINGAPORE: FIRST H1N1 CASE CONFIRMED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Singapore confirmed its first case of H1N1 Influenza in a 22-year-old woman who returned from a visit to New York on May 26. The Ministry of Health continues to investigate other suspect cases and has instituted Home Quarantine Orders for people found to have had close contact w [...]
2009-05-27 10:50:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR EAIR CASC ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE50 SINGAPORE TOURISM AND AIR TRAFFIC DOWN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) estimates that overall passenger traffic increased in 2008 despite the economic downturn. Lower fuel costs have helped improve air carrier revenues and Singapore Airlines has seen continued, albeit slower, growth on routes to Ch [...]
2009-01-15 09:04:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR EIND ECON SN
09SINGAPORE51 SINGAPORE - 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] (U) In response to reftel instructions, this message is Post's draft chapter of the 2009 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: 2009 Investment Cli [...]
2009-01-15 09:16:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV ETRD EFIN ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR SN
09SINGAPORE518 SINGAPORE: SEVEN H1N1 CASES CONFIRMED, AMCIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore has seven confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza as of June 1. Three of the early cases, including an active member of the U.S. military, recovered and have been released from the hospital. Six of the seven cases were contracted during travel to the United States. MFA h [...]
2009-06-03 01:16:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAIR CASC ECON SN
09SINGAPORE523SINGAPORE STILL MULLING CONTRIBUTION TO PAKISTAN
[...] (SBU) Political Unit Chief delivered Ref A demarche June 2 to MFA South Asia Assistant Director Chen Kien Pin, again urging Singapore to contribute to relief efforts for Pakistan's Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Chen said the GOS is still deciding whether it will make a contribution to [...]
2009-06-03 08:16:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PHUM PREF PGOV PREL PK SN
09SINGAPORE540 U.S. AND SINGAPORE ENERGY PARTNERSHIPS
[...] (SBU) Singapore is the world's third largest oil-refining center and a highly developed economy with substantial foreign investment in the energy sector. Energy-related projects and research are typically funded by multinational corporations and academic institutions with a presence here. The [...]
2009-06-08 08:41:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ENRG APECO ECON SN
09SINGAPORE547SINGAPORE UNWILLING TO BE DRAWN INTO INTERNATIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-10 06:59:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT MARR PGOV PHSA PHUM PREL PTER SN
09SINGAPORE558SINGAPORE RESPONSE REGARDING INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-12 09:42:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY KNNP IAEA SN
09SINGAPORE559SINGAPORE MUSLIMS IMPRESSED BY CAIRO SPEECH, BUT
[...] (U) Summary: President Obama's June 4 speech in Cairo generated a lot of attention and discussion in Singapore's Muslim community. Singapore's Muslims appreciated President Obama's Cairo speech, but they want to see what actions he will take, especially with regard to the Israeli-Palestinian [...]
2009-06-12 10:22:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KPAO SCUL SOCI SN
09SINGAPORE565SINGAPORE TAKES WAIT-AND-SEE APPROACH TO IRENA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-16 08:44:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG KGHG SENV SN
09SINGAPORE581SINGAPORE: 77 H1N1 CASES -- COMMUNITY SPREAD STARTING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: As of June 18, there have been 77 cases of H1N1 influenza confirmed in Singapore. Almost all were "imported" cases involving people with recent travel to affected countries. However, a Malaysian permanent resident may be the first case of H1N1 influenza contracted by community [...]
2009-06-19 09:48:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR CASC ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE588FOLLOWING THE MONEY TRAIL OF SINGAPORE'S SECRETIVE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Despite a portfolio estimated at more than $300 billion, the funding sources and uses of Singapore's two sovereign wealth funds (SWF) are shrouded in secrecy and not well understood by the Singapore public or most analysts. SWF funds come from three sources: the government's [...]
2009-06-23 09:21:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV ECON ECIN ETRD SN
09SINGAPORE603SINGAPORE: 220 H1N1 CASES; SLOW MOVE TO MITIGATION STRATEGY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Singapore health officials have confirmed 220 cases of H1N1 influenza as of June 24, including numerous cases of local transmission. With community spread of the virus confirmed, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced June 22 that Singapore would begin the transition from a con [...]
2009-06-25 10:25:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR CASC ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE611SEMINAR READOUT: CHINA'S POLICY TOWARDS BURMA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Two visiting Chinese academics described China's policy toward Burma as creating strategic opportunities for China, but also supposedly promoting stability in Burma. The scholars, speaking at a seminar in Singapore, focused on Burma's strategic importance to China's energy secu [...]
2009-06-29 06:12:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON CH BM SN
09SINGAPORE623 SINGAPORE AMENDING TAX LAW TO IMPROVE INFO SHARING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore's Ministry of Finance has issued for comment draft amendments to its Income Tax Act to improve exchange of information on tax matters and bring Singapore in line with OECD standards. The OECD's inclusion of Singapore on its "grey list" of non-compliant jurisdictions [...]
2009-07-01 07:06:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV ECON SN
09SINGAPORE624SINGAPORE: 701 H1N1 CASES; QUARANTINE MEASURES EASE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The number of confirmed H1N1 cases in Singapore has risen rapidly to more than 700, spurring the GOS to continue its move away from strict containment measures toward mitigating the effects of local transmission of the virus. However, during this transition phase there are mixed [...]
2009-07-01 07:51:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR CASC ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE630 SINGAPORE CONSIDERING FINANCIAL CHANGES FOR UNSCR 1874
[...] (SBU) Singapore financial authorities are considering how best to implement UNSCR 1874 and the new financial measures it brings against North Korea. Grace Yan, Assistant Director of Financial Services Relations in the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS),told Econoff July 1 in response to r [...]
2009-07-02 09:02:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PARM PREL KNNP SN
09SINGAPORE631 GOS TAKES OVER LNG TERMINAL PROJECT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The GOS has taken over ownership and development of Singapore's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal after the companies developing the project struggled to secure financing that would keep the terminal on track for a 2012 deadline. The LNG terminal is considered critical [...]
2009-07-02 10:22:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EINV ECON SN
09SINGAPORE641 DEPARTURE OF CHARGE SHIELDS (SHIELDS, DANIEL L.) SSN:
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-06 08:18:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAPER AMGT OTRA SN
09SINGAPORE659SINGAPORE READY TO DISCUSS ASEAN TIFA PROPOSALS AT SEOM
[...] Singaporean trade officials are looking forward to discussing U.S. proposals for the ASEAN-TIFA work plan, but have no proposals of their own to offer. Ms. Sulaimah Mahmood, Director of the ASEAN Division of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, told Econoff July 9 that she would advise USTR to [...]
2009-07-10 09:42:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD OTRA SN
09SINGAPORE660 RETURN TO POST OF CHARGE SHIELDS (SHIELDS, DANIEL L. SSN:
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-13 01:35:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAPER AMGT OTRA SN
09SINGAPORE671 SINGAPORE PULLS OUT OF RECESSION, TECHNICALLY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore's economy showed positive growth during the second quarter, unofficially marking the end of a year-long recession. Advance estimates are that Singapore posted a 20.4 percent expansion over the previous quarter, though still a 3.7 percent drop from the same period in [...]
2009-07-14 08:58:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN SN
09SINGAPORE676 SINGAPORE ENDS H1N1 TEMPERATURE SCREENING AT BORDER
[...] (U) SUMMARY: There have been at least 1,200 cases of H1N1 influenza reported in Singapore. The GOS ceased temperature screening at border checkpoints on July 11 and has stopped reporting individual confirmed cases of H1N1. Instead, the Ministry of Health will only report hospitalized cases, [...]
2009-07-15 06:25:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR CASC ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE687MFA SUGGESTS COOPERATION WITH USG ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-20 07:43:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MOPS MARR PGOV AF SG
09SINGAPORE695 SINGAPORE SWF TEMASEK REVERSES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Temasek Holdings, one of Singapore's two sovereign wealth funds, announced it had canceled plans for U.S. citizen Charles Goodyear to take over as CEO on October 1. Ho Ching, the current CEO and Executive Director (and PM Lee's wife) will remain in charge. The announcement abr [...]
2009-07-22 12:22:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EFIN SN
09SINGAPORE712SINGAPORE CONTINUES TO DRAG FEET ON U.S. BEEF IMPORTS
[...] (SBU) Despite suggestions of a willingness to revisit the issue of opening Singapore's markets to imports of U.S. bone-in beef, the GoS has made no progress on a long-promised risk assessment of beef imports. On the sidelines of a separate meeting, Dr. Astrid Yeo, Deputy Director of the Import [...]
2009-07-28 07:43:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EAGR SN
09SINGAPORE715 SINGAPORE ELECTRONICS SECTOR RECOVERING, BUT FUTURE IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore's electronics manufacturing sector is facing a transformative shift as it begins to recover from recession. The economic downturn gave a further push to a trend already underway as high-volume, lower value-added manufacturing departed Singapore for lower-cost produce [...]
2009-07-29 10:20:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EINV SN
09SINGAPORE717 TEMASEK MULLING OPENING FUND TO CO-INVESTORS
[...] (U) Ho Ching, CEO of Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings, disclosed in a July 29 speech that the fund was considering opening up to co-investors from the general public. Ho said a pilot program would organize relevant structures and devise rules of engagement on how to proceed wi [...]
2009-07-30 08:50:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV SN
09SINGAPORE718SINGAPORE WOULD CONSIDER ARMED MERCHANT MARINE
[...] (SBU) MFA Special Projects Deputy Director Iris Chen sent the below response in reply to reftel demarche seeking information on Singapore's laws concerning armed security teams aboard U.S. merchant vessels. In a follow-up conversation with Poloff, Chen acknowledged that the response does not [...]
2009-07-30 09:03:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT MARR PHSA PARM KOMC PREL ECON ETRD SN
09SINGAPORE722 SINGAPORE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE STEADY AS ECONOMY BEGINS
[...] (U) Summary: Singapore's overall unemployment rate stayed steady at 3.3 percent during the second quarter, although industry still reported 12,400 net job losses, mostly in manufacturing. Unemployment during the economic slowdown has been lower than in previous recessions, and much better tha [...]
2009-07-31 09:32:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ELAB EINV SN
09SINGAPORE730 SINGAPORE: SIX DEATHS AND H1N1 CASES PASS EPIDEMIC LEVEL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Six people have died as a result of H1N1 influenza infection, although each was complicated by preexisting health conditions or obesity. The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported that the number of respiratory infections believed to be H1N1 has surpassed epidemic levels and MOH has [...]
2009-08-03 10:05:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU CASC ECON SN
09SINGAPORE734 SEAGATE CLOSES SINGAPORE HDD PLANT, CONTINUING ELECTRONICS
[...] (SBU) U.S.-based Seagate Technology announced August 4 that it would relocate its hard disk drive (HDD) manufacturing from Singapore to other Seagate facilities elsewhere in Asia by the end of 2010 and would lay off 2000 of its current 8000 person labor force. Seagate has had operations in Si [...]
2009-08-05 09:52:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV CN SN
09SINGAPORE760UN 1267 (AL-QAIDA/TALIBAN) SANCTIONS: SINGAPORE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-13 09:02:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN EFIN PREL PTER UNSC SN
09SINGAPORE776PM TOUTS GOVERNMENT'S COMPETENCE, WARNS OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered his annual National Day Rally speech, Singapore's equivalent of the U.S. State of the Union address, on the evening of August 16. He asserted that government policies have cushioned Singapore against job losses but predicted a "subdued [...]
2009-08-18 09:19:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON SN
09SINGAPORE779READOUT OF SOUTHEAST ASIA ISSUES DISCUSSED AT TWELFTH
[...] (U) The 12th annual meetings of the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) convened July 5 through 10 in Brisbane, Australia. The APG highlighted challenges in Southeast Asia in anti-money laundering (AML) and combating financing of terrorism (CFT) and identified many acute training need [...]
2009-08-18 10:12:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON ETRD EINV PGOV PREL ID MY SN TH VM
09SINGAPORE80 SINGAPORE LAUNCHES EXPANSIONARY BUDGET
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore's Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam unveiled an expansionary budget January 22 with S$20.5 billion (USD 13.7 billion) in new measures to help Singapore businesses and workers survive the economic downturn. Tharman made clear the budget was not sufficient to pull [...]
2009-01-23 10:31:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN SN
09SINGAPORE842 TEMASEK UPDATES CHARTER TO REFLECT COMMERCIAL FOCUS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings revised its charter to reflect what it called "a changed environment," downplaying its former leadership role in managing Singapore's state-owned companies and guiding the country's economic development. The new charter emphasiz [...]
2009-09-03 02:12:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EFIN SN
09SINGAPORE88 PORT OPERATOR POSTPONES GATE EXPANSION DUE TO ECONOMY;
[...] (SBU) Singapore port terminal operator PSA Corporation Ltd. has decided to postpone construction to expand Gate 4 at the Pasir Panjang terminal due to a substantial drop in container traffic. Construction at the new gate was more than 50-percent complete, but PSA decided to mothball the projec [...]
2009-01-30 10:12:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EWWT KNNP ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE907GLOBAL NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT - SINGAPORE POINTS
[...] (SBU) MFA 2nd Permanent Secretary Bilahari Kauskian confirmed to the Charge that Singapore had received President Obama's invitation to the Global Security Summit and that Singapore is still in the process of naming a "Sherpa" to represent Singapore during Summit preparations. 2. (SBU) MFA [...]
2009-09-17 10:16:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PARM AORC PREL PGOV IAEA MNUC SN
09SINGAPORE926SINGAPORE INKS DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH
[...] (U) Singapore and Vietnam signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) during a September 7-10 visit to Vietnam by Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Teo Chee Hean. The DCA will formalize existing mil-mil interactions, which have focused mainly on exchanges and study visi [...]
2009-09-23 09:42:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV SN
09SINGAPORE965 SINGAPORE'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: ADDRESSING COSTS AND CARE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Singapore's first graduate medical school, a partnership between Duke University and the National University of Singapore (NUS),opened September 29. The physicians it graduates will increase Singapore's pool of new doctors and help the island address increased healthcare deman [...]
2009-10-02 09:59:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO SOCI ECON SN
09SINGAPORE978 SINGAPORE, CHINA PLAN DIALOGUE TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore and China will hold a joint economic dialogue in early 2010 to discuss recent experiences dealing with the financial crisis and economic slowdown, and plans to reorient their economies post-recession. Singapore officials are still developing plans for the hastily prop [...]
2009-10-06 23:50:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV PREL CN SN
09SINGAPORE994 SINGAPORE KEEPS MONETARY POLICY UNCHANGED AS ECONOMY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore's GDP tallied up 14.9 percent growth in the third quarter compared to the previous quarter, its second consecutive strong quarter of double digit growth. The government revised upward its official estimates of 2009 GDP growth, predicting a contraction of between 2.0 [...]
2009-10-13 10:20:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV SN
09SKOPJE124MACEDONIA: ELECTION CAMPAIGN GENERALLY POSITIVE
[...] (SBU) Summary. The campaign for presidential and municipal elections has proceeded far better than parliamentary elections last year. Should the trend continue, we assess that the conduct of these elections should advance Macedonia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations. There are some municipalities of [...]
2009-03-19 16:26:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MK
09SKOPJE13 Macedonia Suffers Minimal Effects from Russian Gas Cutoff
[...] (SBU) Summary: As a minor consumer of natural gas, Macedonia has been affected only minimally by the cutoff of natural gas from Russia through Ukraine. Residential heating quickly transitioned to fuel oil and the greatest impact to date has been felt by two industrial users -- a steel produc [...]
2009-01-13 06:39:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG PGOV PREL UP RS MK
09SKOPJE136MACEDONIA: ELECTIONS PEACEFUL AND WELL-RUN, VMRO TAKES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Macedonia held peaceful presidential and municipal elections March 22 with few irregularities. Ruling VMRO presidential candidate George Ivanov looks set to cruise to an easy victory in the second round, to be held April 5. VMRO and its ethnic-Albanian coalition partner DUI mad [...]
2009-03-27 12:25:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MK
09SKOPJE146MACEDONIA ELECTIONS ROUND TWO: ON TRACK BUT TENSIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-02 15:51:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MK
09SKOPJE156MACEDONIAN ELECTIONS: GRUEVSKI IN NEAR-COMPLETE
[...] (SBU) In a second round of presidential and municipal elections assessed as generally meeting international standards, ruling VMRO-DPMNE,s Gjorge Ivanov won by almost a two-to-one margin over SDSM opponent Ljubomir Frckoski. Macedonia,s ethnic Albanian population essentially boycotted the pre [...]
2009-04-08 15:17:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MK
09SKOPJE16MACEDONIA: CODEL POE HEARS GOVERNMENT, OPPOSITION,
[...] (SBU) In meetings on December 17 and 18, local and national political leaders briefed Representative Ted Poe (R-TX) on their views of the name dispute with Greece and challenges to its resolution. Speaker of the Parliament Veljanovski and leading opposition MP Sekerinska concurred that Mace [...]
2009-01-14 12:57:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV NATO MK
09SKOPJE170MACEDONIA ENTHUSIASTICALLY SUPPORTS U.S. CANDIDACY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-15 09:04:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UN MK
09SKOPJE214SCENESETTER FOR THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S VISIT TO MACEDONIA
[...] (SBU) Your visit presents an opportune moment to underscore to Macedonians that the Obama Administration is not "pro-Greek," that the United States is prepared to engage in active behind-the-scenes support for developing a reasonable solution to the name dispute -- working with BOTH sides -- [...]
2009-05-12 18:23:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM MOPS GR KV MK
09SKOPJE278MACEDONIA SUPPORTS U.S. VIEWS ON EUROPEAN SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-16 16:56:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOSCE PREL EU NATO PGOV PHUM KDEM ECON GR MK
09SKOPJE293MACEDONIA: INPUT FOR OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION MEETING
[...] (U) 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 concerns and progress in areas of democratic development and human rig [...]
2009-06-23 09:11:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL OSCE KDEM
09SKOPJE294 MACEDONIA: PARLIAMENT APPROVES REBALANCED BUDGET
[...] (SBU) On Monday, June 8, Macedonia's parliament approved the Government's rebalanced budget. Although it had been evident to many observers that the GoM budget was wildly out of synch with economic realities, the GoM had resisted an adjustment until after local and presidential elections were [...]
2009-06-23 09:17:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PREL EAID MK
09SKOPJE300 MACEDONIA: PM GRUEVSKI AGREES TO KEY JUDICIAL REFORMS
[...] (SBU) At post's urging, PM Gruevski has agreed to a string of key reforms in Macedonia's justice sector, many of which should become public within days. Among these reforms are detainee access to an attorney, public access to court proceedings and rulings, public proceedings of the Judicial an [...]
2009-06-24 12:34:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MK
09SKOPJE301MACEDONIA: INTERIOR MINISTER PLEDGES CONTINUED FIGHT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-24 14:00:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KTIP MK MT
09SKOPJE328MACEDONIA: DEMARCHE ON IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1874
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-09 11:12:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PHUM MNUC MTCRE KN MK
09SKOPJE382 IMPEDIMENTS TO MACEDONIA'S DEPLOYMENT TO AFGHANISTAN
[...] (SBU) I request senior-level intervention to resolve bureaucratic impediments to the long-planned deployment of 79 Macedonian soldiers to Afghanistan. This deployment will allow the Vermont National Guard to double its reconnaissance and police mentor teams, from 4 to 8 of each. Obtaining pra [...]
2009-08-05 17:10:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MOPS NATO AF MK
09SKOPJE414MACEDONIA:GUARANTORS OF FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: On the 8th Anniversary of the signing of the Ohrid Framework Agreement (OFA) the principal officers of the four international entities that signed the OFA presented an assessment of its implementation to date to Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski. The Principals cited education, de [...]
2009-08-21 16:16:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM MK
09SKOPJE418MACEDONIA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED REGARDING U.S.
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-26 13:42:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL AORC KPER KAWC KJUS KUNR UNGA
09SKOPJE452MACEDONIA: UNGA GOALS AND OBJECTIVES DEMARCHE
[...] (SBU) PolOff delivered reftel points to MFA Director for Multilateral Affairs Svetlana Geleva and Deputy Director for Multilateral Affairs Sanja Zografska-Krteska on September 10. Geleva reported that due to budget shortfalls, she, as a MFA's main UNGA subject matter expert, would not be att [...]
2009-09-11 16:23:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL UNGA XA XB XD XF XG XS XM XL MK
09SKOPJE469MACEDONIA-U.S. MOU ON ASSISTANCE CEMENTS GOM COMMITMENT
[...] (U) On September 15, Ambassador Reeker and Deputy Prime Minister for Euro-integration Vasko Naumovski signed a groundbreaking bilateral Memorandum of Understanding "Concerning Training and Related Assistance." The MOU ensures proper selection of Government of Macedonia employees who will recei [...]
2009-09-28 13:33:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREL PGOV MK
09SKOPJE48MACEDONIA'S 2009 BUDGET: SEEKING FISCAL STIMULUS VIA HIGHER
[...] (SBU) On December 29, the Macedonian Parliament passed the country's largest budget since independence, projecting a general government deficit of 2.8 percent of GDP. With this budget, the GoM continues to implement a fiscal program characterized by low and flat tax rates with increased public [...]
2009-02-04 10:26:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PREL EAID MK
09SKOPJE5 MACEDONIA: Muted reaction to the Middle East
[...] (SBU) Summary: Though Macedonia has a significant Muslim population, the response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas has been very quiet thus far. Coverage of the events in the Middle East has been limited to reprinting wire stories and standard video feed, and there has been no commenta [...]
2009-01-08 12:41:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL IS XF MK
09SKOPJE509MACEDONIA WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDACY IN IMO
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-22 16:12:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV AORC IMO MK
09SKOPJE510MACEDONIA: SUPPORT FOR U.S. PRIORITIES IN UNGA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-22 16:12:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL UN MK
09SKOPJE514MACEDONIA: GRUEVSKI INSISTS ON PROGRESS IN
[...] SUMMARY: (SBU) PM Nikola Gruevski continued to closely monitor and insist on judicial reform in an October 15 meeting with OSCE and the Embassy. While progress has been made on some reforms, most have not been fully implemented, despite promises made by Justice Minister Mihajlo Manevski in Jun [...]
2009-10-27 16:05:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MK
09SKOPJE515MACEDONIA WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR ICSC
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-30 13:21:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV AORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR PREL UNGA
09SKOPJE528MACEDONIA WILL NOT SUPPORT UNGA RESOLUTION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 13:53:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL MK
09SKOPJE540MACEDONIA'S DIASPORA GROUPS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Diaspora groups from Macedonia, most active in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, are divided along the ethnic lines of the country,s two largest groups-- ethnic Macedonians and ethnic Albanians. The ethnic separation of diaspora interests -- coupled with use of the term "Mace [...]
2009-11-10 12:21:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BEXP BTIO EAID OIIP PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG
09SKOPJE621MACEDONIA: NEW NATIONAL ACTION PLAN AIMS AT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ten years after the influx of nearly 350,000 refugees to Macedonia during the Kosovo crisis, the Government of Macedonia, together with UNHCR Skopje, is working to create durable solutions for the remaining approximately 1,600 refugees and asylum seekers, nearly all of whom a [...]
2009-12-23 16:13:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL MK
09SKOPJE672009 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT FOR MACEDONIA
[...] SUMMARY: During the reporting period the GOM continued to show a strong commitment to combating trafficking-in-persons (TIP) and participated in cross-border operations and other international activities directed at identifying and eliminating human trafficking. High-ranking GOM officials took [...]
2009-02-13 14:52:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PHUM KCRM KTIP KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC ELAB MK
09SKOPJE74MACEDONIA: PRIMER ON PROCEDURAL ASPECTS OF
[...] (SBU) Just nine months after holding parliamentary elections marked by violence, intimidation and serious irregularities, Macedonia will hold its first-ever concurrent presidential and mayoral/municipal elections, with the first round on March 22 and second on April 5. With Euro-Atlantic i [...]
2009-02-18 08:24:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MK
09SKOPJE87MACEDONIA: DEMARCHE ON UN APPEALS TRIBUNAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-24 15:54:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR PREL UNGA
09SOFIA10BULGARIA GAS CRISIS DAY 4: SITUATION IMPROVING
[...] (SBU) Despite severe cold and snow, the situation improved on day four of a complete gas cut-off. As more district heating plants successfully switched from gas to other forms of fuel, heat to many apartments around the country was resumed. Nationwide, sixty-eight schools remain closed and [...]
2009-01-09 13:09:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON PREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA226NUTS AND BOLTS OF BULGARIA'S JUNE EUROPEAN ELECTIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: For the second time since EU accession, Bulgarians go to the polls June 7 to elect 17 members of the European Parliament (MEPs). Generating little public interest on their own, the MEP elections are viewed more as dress rehearsal for national parliamentary elections on July 5. [...]
2009-05-14 14:51:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA243BULGARIA: EMBASSY EVENT SHOWCASES U.S. RENEWABLE
[...] (U) Summary: U.S. renewable and energy efficiency technology took center stage May 19 at an Embassy and AmCham-sponsored conference featuring cutting edge U.S. solutions to Bulgaria's energy security and environmental challenges. Titled "Renewable and Efficient Energy: Pathways to a Better [...]
2009-05-21 09:41:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON PREL PGOV BG
09SOFIA25BULGARIA: SECOND DAY OF PROTESTS PEACEFUL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Two thousand protestors gathered for a second day in front of Parliament January 15, a day after a demonstration of roughly the same size turned violent as extremist groups clashed with police. The January 14 clashes were the worst since mass protests brought down the Sociali [...]
2009-01-16 07:04:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BU
09SOFIA270BRINGING TRANSPARENCY TO EURASIAN GAS TRANSIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Eurasian gas transit sector is notoriously murky, with poorly-understood, Gazprom-owned and affiliated intermediaries managing operations, taking cuts, and complicating or preventing legal recourse during gas supply interruptions. For most countries in the region, bringi [...]
2009-06-05 13:17:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON PREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA271BULGARIA'S LOOMING DEMOGRAPHIC SQUEEZE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bulgaria is shrinking. Low birth rates, short life expectancy and persistent net outward migration have produced negative population growth, which, if not stemmed, will cause Bulgaria's current 7.2 million population to decline by nearly one-third by the year 2060. The Gove [...]
2009-06-05 13:27:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KPAO AINT BU
09SOFIA278BULGARIA: CONSERVATIVES DO WELL, BUT SOCIALISTS,
[...] (SBU) Summary: Bulgaria's European Parliament (EP) elections results are in line with the general EU trend of a low turnout, gains by conservative parties, and a strong protest vote punishing incumbent governments. Sofia Mayor Borissov's GERB party held its five seats while the Socialists l [...]
2009-06-09 15:48:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BU
09SOFIA29BULGARIAN POLICE PROTEST, DEMAND REFORMS
[...] (SBU) Summary: For the third time in a little over a month, Bulgarian police officers protested on January 17 over low wages and poor work conditions. Despite conflicts between police and student protesters earlier in the week, students on January 17 supported the police protest and joined c [...]
2009-01-21 14:33:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KCOR KCRCM BU
09SOFIA299BULGARIA WILL SEND DELEGATION TO IRENA MEETING IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-16 14:36:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG KGHG SENV BU
09SOFIA302BULGARIA; RESPONSE ON FINANCIAL CRISIS' EFFECT ON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Global Financial Crisis is beginning to affect Bulgaria, but not yet to the extent of other EU nations. Few migrants work in the country and therefore increased negativity or violence against immigrants is nonexistent. Relatively few Bulgarian migrants have returned to [...]
2009-06-18 12:43:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINR ECON PGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA305BULGARIA'S JULY 5 GENERAL ELECTIONS: NUTS AND BOLTS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bulgarians go to the polls July 5 to elect 240 members of the unicameral parliament for a four-year office term. This year the MPs are elected through a newly-introduced "mixed" electoral system, in which 31 MPs are elected from districts on an individual, first-past-the-post b [...]
2009-06-19 08:45:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BU
09SOFIA333BULGARIA: INPUT FOR OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION MEETING
[...] (SBU) This cable provides post's concerns on human rights in Bulgaria in preparation for the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM). This request comes at a sensitive time for the Bulgarian government. On July 5, Bulgaria will hold national elections, which will result in the for [...]
2009-06-30 10:50:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOSCE PHUM PGOV KDEM
09SOFIA342BULGARIA: VOTE FRAUD 2009
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Corruption in Bulgaria is deep-seated, but post-transition elections have generally been free and fair. The last two cycles have produced more extensive electoral fraud. This year, it is more widespread and sophisticated, reaching levels in which vote buyers can fine-tune re [...]
2009-07-02 10:01:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BU
09SOFIA369 ELECTED OFFICIALS SENTENCED IN LANDMARK HUMAN TRAFFICKING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Varna District Court sentenced two municipal counselors on June 11 to one and three years respectively for leading and participating in an organized crime group involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking. The government froze their property and anticipat [...]
2009-07-08 11:53:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
09SOFIA37BULGARIA: IPR EFFORTS LOSE STEAM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Deputy Chief of Mission informed the relevant deputy ministers of Culture, Economy and Foreign Affairs January 22 that, despite modest progress in some areas, Bulgarian IPR efforts were not hitting the mark. In order to improve performance, Bulgaria has to take urgent actio [...]
2009-01-23 15:50:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KIPR ETRD BU
09SOFIA407BULGARIA: NEW BULGARIAN GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PM-designate Boyko Borissov formally submitted his cabinet to President Parvanov on July 23, parliamentary approval expected on July 27. The cabinet of 16 (vice 18 in the former government),including two deputy PMs (vice 4) is a nearly even mix of GERB party members and West [...]
2009-07-24 14:48:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BU
09SOFIA430BULGARIA: OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION MEETING DEMARCHE
[...] (SBU) Post delivered REFTEL points to Rakovski Lashev, Head of Human Rights Unit at the MFA concerning the September 28 to October 9 OSCE Human Dimension Meeting to be held in Warsaw, Poland. Due to the recent change of government, Lashev was unable to confirm who would head the Bulgarian del [...]
2009-08-05 08:27:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBU KDEM OSCE PHUM PREL
09SOFIA457DEMARCHE DELIVERED: AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S CONVICTION
[...] (SBU) On August 17, EmbOffs delivered reftel talking points on the Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) conviction to Ivan Velikov of the Asia, Australia, and Oceania Directorate at the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Velikov agreed with the U.S. position and stated that Bulgaria fully supports th [...]
2009-08-17 15:13:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBM EU HU PGOV PHUM PREL BU
09SOFIA46BULGARIA: INTENSIFIED COUNTER-WMD COOPERATION
[...] (SBU) Summary. Astride traditional smuggling routes linking the Western Balkans, Black Sea, Turkey and Russia, Bulgaria occupies a strategic position on Europe's frontier. The ratification of three major agreements in 2008 (the WMD Agreement, the Second Line of Defense Agreement and the Nu [...]
2009-01-30 12:09:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA476BULGARIA SUPPORTS FASTER APPROVAL PROCESS FOR
[...] (SBU) Embassy officials delivered reftel biotech points to new Bulgarian Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Miroslav Naydenov who is fully up to speed on the issue and will attend the September 7 EU Agriculture Ministers Council meeting. Naydenov told us August 21 that Bulgaria will join [...]
2009-08-24 09:14:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EUN TBIO BU
09SOFIA478 BULGARIA: THE INS AND OUTS OF THE ASYLUM PROCESS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: While the Bulgarian government has directed increasing attention to human trafficking and other human rights issues, the plight of asylum seekers remains a serious concern. Asylum and refugee lawyers say Bulgarian authorities are prioritizing the administrative convenience of st [...]
2009-08-25 06:55:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BU
09SOFIA513BULGARIA SUPPORTS UNODC AS OFFICIAL OBSERVER TO
[...] (SBU) The Embassy, with Andrey Shabanov, Counselor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bulgaria, notified Desislava Taneva, Mariya Yaneva, and Mariya Delevska of the MFA Security Policy Directorate that, per reftel, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is now an offici [...]
2009-09-14 12:30:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL PTER KGIC
09SOFIA537BIO NOTES FOR NEW BULGARIAN UNESCO DIRECTOR GENERAL
[...] (SBU) Bulgarian media have responded generally positively to reports of Irina Georgieva Bokova's September 22 election as the Director-General of UNESCO (reftel). A career diplomat and politician, Bokova was born on July 12, 1952. She comes from a family with long ties to the former Bulga [...]
2009-09-24 14:56:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA559BULGARIA RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE DEMARCHE
[...] (SBU) We delivered reftel talking points to Detelina Peicheva, Chief Expert of the International Cooperation Department at the Environment Ministry on October 1. Peicheva expressed appreciation for what she described as the United States' new position on climate change, which is now closer to [...]
2009-10-02 09:28:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV KGHG ENRG TRGY BU
09SOFIA584BULGARIA H1N1 UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ministry of Health announced Bulgaria's first A/H1N1 death on September 30. A total of 78 Bulgarians have contracted the virus thus far. Bulgaria will join the European Union's initiative to buy vaccines and inoculate risk groups free of charge. Last updated in March 200 [...]
2009-10-14 13:58:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KFLU AEMR CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL
09SOFIA626BULGARIA RESPONSE TO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME
[...] (SBU) Embassy delivered reftel diplomatic note and aide memoire on September 25 to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Milen Lyutskanov and Deputy Minister of Transportation, Information Technology, and Communication Kamen Kichev. 2. (SBU) In a diplomatic note received October 29, the Bulg [...]
2009-11-03 14:56:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC IMO EWWT PHSA BU
09SOFIA635BULGARIA TO DECLARE NON-SPECIFIC FLU EPIDEMIC
[...] (SBU) Bulgaria is expected to announce a national flu epidemic on November 6. According to the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan, a national epidemic is declared once the rate of illness across the country reaches 200 in 10,000 persons. Currently, there are 15 regions and munici [...]
2009-11-06 14:52:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KFLU AEMR CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL
09SOFIA652BULGARIA: SOFIA ELECTS FIRST WOMAN MAYOR
[...] (SBU) The ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party consolidated its power with the election of current Education Minister Yordanka Fandakova as mayor of Sofia. Sofia held mayor by-elections on November 15 to replace former mayor, Boyko Borissov, who became Prime Minis [...]
2009-11-16 16:34:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA665BULGARIA: NEW EDUCATION MINISTER APPOINTED
[...] (SBU) Prime Minister Boiko Borissov appointed Sergey Ignatov as Minister of Education, Youth and Science on November 17 after the previous minister, Yordanka Fandakova, was elected mayor of Sofia. Contacts tell us he learned of his appointment minutes prior to the Prime Minister's announceme [...]
2009-11-23 12:30:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EFIN ECON KIPR KJUS BU
09SOFIA666BULGARIA: NEW GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO THE ECONOMIC CRISIS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Amid a deepening recession, the new government's focus is on promoting recovery, maintaining fiscal discipline, and avoiding an IMF package. Its short-term "Anti-Crisis" plan includes an ambitious set of 82 measures which range from the vague to the concrete, many still requirin [...]
2009-11-24 13:17:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV BU
09SOFIA683BULGARIA: 2009-2010 INCSR, PART I
[...] Per reftel instructions, Post submits the following text for the 2009-2010 INCSR, Part 1. BEGIN TEXT Bulgaria I. Summary Bulgaria is a transit country for heroin and cocaine, as well as a producer of illicit narcotics. Astride Balkan transit routes, Bulgaria is vulnerable to illeg [...]
2009-12-02 15:53:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV SNAR BU
09SOFIA697REQUEST FOR BULGARIA TO BE ADDED TO THE GLOBAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Sofia urges the inclusion of Bulgaria to the invitation list for the Global Nuclear Security Summit in Washington planned for April 2010. Bulgaria is an active nuclear power producer and a leading nonproliferation partner in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, a strategicall [...]
2009-12-09 15:21:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KNNP BT
09SOFIA7BULGARIA SUPPORTS EU POSITION ON GAZA CRISIS
[...] (SBU) Bulgaria supports the European Union's (EU) position on the Gaza Crisis and calls for an immediate and permanent cease-fire, humanitarian aid, and the stepping up of the peace process. According to MFA contacts, Bulgaria's deep concern over the crisis was highlighted by the MFA's Dece [...]
2009-01-09 07:54:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KPAL KWBG BU
09SOFIA712BULGARIA: LEAN 2010 BUDGET AIMED AT ERM-II/ EUROZONE ENTRY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After successfully stabilizing a ballooning deficit in 2009, the Bulgarian government proposed a conservative 2010 budget in hopes of bolstering its credentials for ERM-II and eurozone membership. Approved by the Parliament on December 4, the government's final 2010 budget expec [...]
2009-12-21 12:07:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV BU
09SOFIA715BULGARIA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Bulgaria remains a staunch ally in the fight against terrorism, and the USG enjoys strong cooperation from the Government of Bulgaria. No significant acts of terrorism occurred in Bulgaria in 2009. Bulgaria is not a sponsor of terrorism and does not provide a safe haven to terrorist o [...]
2009-12-21 12:09:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR
09SOFIA86SPECIAL 301 2008: BULGARIAN EFFORTS LOSE FOCUS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After two years off the Special 301 list, Bulgarian IPR results were mixed in 2008. The formerly dynamic and cooperative relationship between the Government and IPR industry representatives soured, partially owing to personality-driven issues. The once-model Intergovernmental [...]
2009-02-27 08:32:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KIPR ETRD BU
09SOFIA88BULGARIA: 2008 ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bulgaria is primarily a point of origin and transit, and to a lesser degree destination for human trafficking. The government's leading anti-trafficking agency - the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Persons (the Commission) - stepped up its prevention campaigns a [...]
2009-02-27 10:54:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BU
09SOFIA96BULGARIA - FSN NOMINATION FOR THE 2009 ENVIRONMENT,
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, Post nominates Mr. Danko Tonev for the 2009 environment, science, technology, and health (ESTH) course, April 27-May 8, 2009. Information about Mr. Tonev follows, keyed to terms in reftel: a. Danko Tonev; FSN - 10; b. April 7, 1973; c. Bulgarian; d. 354525522; issued 02/ [...]
2009-03-06 14:47:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV AFSI KSCA AFSN TSPL ECON BU
09SQCTION02OF02DUSHANBE143TAJIKISTAN - FEB 11 HEARING ON RFE/RL TAX BILL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-04 11:36:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KPAO KDEM TI
09STATE100153EXISTENCE OF A COVERT URANIUM ENRICHMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3 for action. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: The United States is aware that Iran has been secretly building another enrichment facility, in addition to the one at Natanz. Some other governments are also in possession of similar information. [...]
2009-09-25 18:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIR KNNP MNUC PARM
09STATE100156SELECTION OF UNITED STATES CO-CHAIR TO THE
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Brussels. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: The United States and the European Union co-chair the International Technical Working Group on Nuclear Smuggling (ITWG). The G8 established the ITWG in response to a raft of nuclear smuggling [...]
2009-09-25 18:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM PTER PINR PREL ASEC KCRM BE XG XT
09STATE100237DAY 2: U.S.-SOUTH AFRICA NONPROLIFERATION AND
[...] (SBU) Day 2 discussions of the U.S.-South African Nonproliferation and Disarmament Dialogue focused on technical level nuclear security issues. DOE/NNSA, NRC, and State gave a series of presentations on areas of cooperation. The United States invited the SAG to visit U.S. nuclear facilities [...]
2009-09-25 20:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF KNNP MNUC NP PARM ENRG SF
09STATE100252DAY 3: U.S.-SOUTH AFRICA NONPROLIFERATION AND
[...] (SBU) On Day 3 of the U.S.-South Africa Nonproliferation and Disarmament Dialogue, participants shared views and plans for upcoming international events, and discussed next steps. Einhorn provided an overview of the latest U.S. plans for the upcoming UN Security Council Summit on Disarmament a [...]
2009-09-25 20:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF KNNP MNUC NP PARM ENRG SF
09STATE100275WHALING: US COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT GROUP TALKS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 4-5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) Post is requested to approach appropriate Government of Japan officials regarding the Future of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) Support Group meeting in Santiago, Chile, October 5-1 [...]
2009-09-25 22:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIWC PREL EFIS JA SENV
09STATE100288JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COMBINED
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian official listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-09-25 23:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE100603PIRACY PROSECUTION - DEMARCHE REQUEST
[...] (SBU) Summary: This is an action request (see paragraphs 2 and 3). Kenya currently has more than 100 suspected pirates in custody, either awaiting trial or on trial. The burden needs to be shared more broadly. The United States will continue to press victim states to take responsibility for [...]
2009-09-28 11:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MOPS MP PBTS PHSA
09STATE100682EXTRADITION: COLOMBIA: FARC MEMBERS JULIO ENRIQUE
[...] (U) SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. THIS CABLE CONTAINS SENSITIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION. PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE RELEASED TO THE HOST GOVERNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE. 2. (SBU) At the request of the United States [...]
2009-09-28 14:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CJAN CVIS CO
09STATE100928UZBEKISTAN: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Uzbekistan to help strengthe [...]
2009-09-28 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG KTIP UZ
09STATE101024JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-28 22:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101025JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-28 22:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101146DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF
[...] (SBU) The Administration has decided to withdraw Ms. Anne Slaughter Andrew as the candidate for U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica. Post is requested to inform the Government of Jamaica of this decision via diplomatic note (text at para 2). On September 25, Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon notifie [...]
2009-09-29 13:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAPER PREL JA
09STATE101294CIVIL NUCLEAR COOPERATION WITH TUNISIA:
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 8. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Tunisia (GOT) has expressed interest in consultations with USG nuclear experts as part of a study it is conducting on the feasibility of achieving nuclear power on its territory by 2023. Since past GOT [...]
2009-09-29 17:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP IAEA ENRG TRGY TS
09STATE101328JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR THE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian official listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-09-29 17:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101334JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian official listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-09-29 17:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE10148LEAHY VETTING OF GABONESE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 4, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: MAKITA, Jean Delis Organization: Gendarmerie Nationale Rank: Lieutenant Major DOB: [...]
2009-02-04 15:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE101610ASSISTANT SECRETARY CARSON,S PARTICIPATION IN THE
[...] (U) September 23, 2009; 3:00 p.m.; New York, NY. 2. (U) Participants: U.S. AF Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson AF Deputy Assistant Secretary Karl Wycoff Acting Assistant Administrator at USAID Earl Gast Somalia Desk Officer Matthew Walsh (Notetaker) CONTACT GROUP COUNTRIES AND O [...]
2009-09-30 12:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EAID KPKO SO
09STATE101777JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ROYAL JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-30 17:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101846JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-30 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101847JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE 6904
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-30 19:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101998FUNDING OF NEW CONTRACTS AND GRANTS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT IS REVIEWING REQUESTS BY EMBASSY ISLAMABAD FOR FUNDING OF ONGOING OR NEW CONTRACTS AND GRANTS. DEPARTMENT CONCURS WITH PROCUREMENT ACTIONS FOR FIVE ACTIVITIES: (1) POLIO ERADICATION (UNICEF),(2) FATA ENABLING PROGRESSIVE MEDIA VOICES IN PAKISTAN (INTERNEWS),(3) [...]
2009-09-30 22:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON PK PREL
09STATE102073MULTILATERAL "COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
[...] Action Request - See Para 9. 2. (SBU) The Secretary's Ambassador-at-Large for Counterterrorism is pleased to announce a three-day "Multinational Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Planners Workshop" from Wednesday, November 4-Friday, November 6, 2009 in Washington, D.C. This workshop wil [...]
2009-10-01 01:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PGOV KHLS UK SP GM FR IT AS
09STATE1023UPDATE ON EUROPEAN EFFORTS TO INCLUDE
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph four. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. On October 24, 2008 European Ministers officially adopted a Directive to include international aviation in the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). All flights arriving and departing from EU airports, [...]
2009-01-06 19:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON ETRD SENV EU
09STATE102350U.S. DISPUTE OF RUSSIAN START BILLS
[...] (U) This is an action cable (see paragraph 2). 2. (U) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has reviewed itemized cost lists and bills associated with implementation of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) (totaling 526,826.76 USD),and supporting [...]
2009-10-01 17:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START US RS
09STATE102362CAR: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN (2009-2010)
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of the Central African [...]
2009-10-01 18:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG CT
09STATE102524BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 1: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on authorization request GC1964-09 for the retransfer of rifles from the Israeli Police to U.S. company [...]
2009-10-01 21:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC IS
09STATE102542RESPONSE TO ISRAEL REQUEST FOR GREATER BMENA ROLE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) Background: On September 8, MFA Maghreb Director Eynat Shlein-Michael (reftel) requested a greater Israeli role in the BMENA process for the fall 2009 workshops and the November Forum for the Future ministerial in Morocco. Unfo [...]
2009-10-01 21:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID KDEM KMPI PREL IS
09STATE10260BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH CENTCOM AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Compliance Specialists from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met October 21-22 in Cairo with USG officials to discuss the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and related defense trade and compliance issues. Topics included third-party t [...]
2009-02-04 19:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG ETTC KOMC OTRA PARM PREL
09STATE102717LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 922
[...] (SBU) As of October 2, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan National Police Sevilla Midence, Cruz Alonso; Comm; 02 May 1965 Navas Funes, Domingo de Jeses; Comm; 04 Aug 1958 2. (SBU) [...]
2009-10-02 13:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE102718LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 920
[...] (SBU) As of October 2, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Varela, Rafael Antonio; Sgt; 24 Oct 1972 Paniagua, Pablo Jose; Sgt; 25 July 1975 Rosales Caceres, Edwin Javier; Sgt; 07 A [...]
2009-10-02 13:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE102729COTE D,IVOIRE: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Cote d,Ivoire to h [...]
2009-10-02 14:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG IV
09STATE102732GHANA: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Ghana to help stre [...]
2009-10-02 14:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG GH
09STATE102805HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for these individuals be filed with as m [...]
2009-10-02 15:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL POLM
09STATE103150DEMARCHE REQUEST ON UN ENGAGEMENT IN YEMEN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes intends to travel to Yemen on/about October 8 to observe UN agency responses to the Houthi conflict in the northern Sa'ada province of Yemen. The Department requests that USUN approach Mr. Holmes in advance of his visit to relay the i [...]
2009-10-02 21:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP MOPS PGOV PHUM YM
09STATE103351MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The Secretary of Defense authorized seven million dollars for relief operations in Indonesia. The USS McCampbell and the USNS Richard E. Byrd will join the USS Denver in logistics support operations. (MGEAP1/PACOM e-mail) 2. (SBU) President Yudhoyono's Chief of Staff expressed g [...]
2009-10-05 13:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE103356MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The Secretary of Defense authorized seven million dollars for relief operations in Indonesia. The USS McCampbell and the USNS Richard E. Byrd will join the USS Denver in logistics support operations. (MGEAP1/PACOM e-mail) 2. (SBU) President Yudhoyono's Chief of Staff expressed g [...]
2009-10-05 13:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE103658A/S CAMPBELL,S SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 CONVERSATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On September 29 EAP Assistant Secretary Kurt Campbell and Timorese Foreign Minister Zacarias da Costa met in New York to discuss ideas for increasing U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia. Da Costa welcomed a strong U.S. role in Southeast Asia, particularly in security and educati [...]
2009-10-05 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL TT
09STATE103660JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-05 21:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE103663CLARIFYING THE UFC POSITION ON UNSC REFORM: A/S
[...] SUMMARY. A/S Brimmer met with Italian Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs Vincenzo Scotti on September 23 on the margins of the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA). The discussion focused entirely on Italy's positions on UN Security Council (UNSC) expansion. END SUMMARY. 2. At a meeting with [...]
2009-10-05 23:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE103681MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-06 01:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE103697MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The United Nations is readying a Flash Appeal for donations, as soon as it completes a needs assessment. (MGEAP1/Embassy Jakarta telcon) 2. (SBU) A Humanitarian Assistance Rapid Response Team (HARRT) field hospital, sent by the U.S. Pacific Command, arrived at Padang's airport. [...]
2009-10-06 03:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE10381POST CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ASEAN RELATED ISSUES
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST for all addressees. See para 4. 2. (SBU) The role of regional and multilateral institutions in Asia continues to evolve and incrementally increase in importance. USG interaction with ASEAN on both policy and programs has expanded notably over the past several [...]
2009-02-04 21:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECIN PREL ASEAN
09STATE104136LEAHY VETTING FOR LEED 33 COURSE IN BOTSWANA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds as of October 6, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below: Name: BALA ADALBERT Bonavanture Title: Superintendent of Police DOB: Auigust 14, 1970 POB: B [...]
2009-10-06 19:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CM
09STATE104154LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES NOMINATED TO ATTEND
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds as of October 6, 2009, it posssesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Arthemon Nzitabakuze Rank: Lieutenant Colonel DOB: 1976 Name: Thacien Manirakiza Rank [...]
2009-10-06 19:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM BY
09STATE104192RESPONSE TO COLOMBIAN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please pass to NAS/Bogota. Please see paragraph three. 2. (U) Reftel requested instructions from Department on responding to an offer of assistance from the Colombian National Police (CNP) to help train the Counternarcotics Police of Afghanistan's Narcotics In [...]
2009-10-06 20:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SNAR AF CO
09STATE104212A/S BRIMMER'S SEPTEMBER 29 MEETING WITH ISRAELI
[...] SUMMARY. A/S Brimmer met with Israeli Permanent Representative to the United Nations Gabriela Shalev on September 29 on the margins of the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA). Shalev was accompanied by Deputy Permanent Representative Daniel Carmon, Mr. Amir Weissbrod, and Mrs. Keren Shahar Ben-Am [...]
2009-10-06 21:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNGA
09STATE104226MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The DART has begun assessing needs in Pariaman and surrounding areas. The first of three U.S. Navy ships arrive October 8, with helicopters and other logistical support. (MGEAP1/Embassy Jakarta telcon) 2. (SBU) On October 5, a U.S. Air Force team reopened the Tabing Airfield to acco [...]
2009-10-07 00:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE104297MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The humanitarian situation in Padang is stabilizing and coordination among relief organizations, local authorities, and international donors has been effective. The United Nations set up groups coordinating education, food and nutrition, health, logistics, shelter, telecommunications, [...]
2009-10-07 11:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE104549MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The humanitarian situation in Padang is stabilizing and coordination among relief organizations, local authorities, and international donors has been effective. The United Nations set up groups coordinating education, food and nutrition, health, logistics, shelter, telecommunications, [...]
2009-10-07 17:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE104654OMAN: ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP (2009-2010)
[...] (U) This is an action request (see para 5). 2. (U) The 2009 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 makin [...]
2009-10-07 19:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG MU
09STATE104663DJIBOUTI: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Djibouti to help s [...]
2009-10-07 19:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG DJ
09STATE104673DRC: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN (2009-2010)
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of the Democratic Rep [...]
2009-10-07 19:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG CG
09STATE104679YEMEN: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Yemen to help stre [...]
2009-10-07 20:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG YM
09STATE104684TUNISIA: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Tunisia to help st [...]
2009-10-07 20:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG TS
09STATE104723BRAZIL'S UNGA PRIORITIES: A/S BRIMMER'S SEPTEMBER
[...] SUMMARY. IO Assistant Secretary Esther Brimmer met with Brazilian Director-General for International Organizations Carlos Duarte on September 24 to discuss a wide range of multilateral issues, including peacekeeping, human rights, the Alliance of Civilizations, Brazil's non-permanent seat on t [...]
2009-10-07 21:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE104726MEXICO ON UNSC REFORM AND HUMAN RIGHTS: A/S
[...] SUMMARY. A/S Brimmer met with Mexican Under Secretary for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights Juan Manuel Gomez Robledo on September 24 on the margins of the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA). The discussion focused primarily on UN Security Council (UNSC) reform and human rights. END SUMMARY. [...]
2009-10-07 21:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE105341EGYPT'S UNGA PRIORITIES: A/S ESTHER BRIMMER'S
[...] SUMMARY. A/S Brimmer met with Egyptian UN Director Naela Gabr on September 22 on the margins of the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA). The discussion focused on gender issues,the Middle East Safeguards resolution,food security,human rights, UNESCO Director-General election and the UNESCO. END S [...]
2009-10-08 21:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE105354CCIT TOPS INDIA'S UNGA PRIORITY LIST: A/S
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. SUMMARY. A/S Brimmer met with Indian Joint Secretary for UN Political Affairs Asith Kumar Bhattacharjee on September 23 on the margins of the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA). The discussion focused on India's UN priorities for the coming yea [...]
2009-10-09 00:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE10565LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 113
[...] (SBU) As of February 5, 2009 the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals or units listed. Unit: -- Lozano Vilchez, Jose Fernando; DOB: 18 May 1963 2. (SBU) Post is therefore authorized to provide the following sta [...]
2009-02-05 15:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE105698LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 201)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the EXBS-organized, DHS/ICE-delivered Regional Advanced Undercover Investigations and Controlled Deliveries Training, October 12-15, 2009, in Bar, Montenegro 2. (U) [...]
2009-10-09 18:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE105725LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 192)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend FBI sponsored Task Force Study Group trip to Budapest, Hungary from October 5-9, 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and [...]
2009-10-09 19:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE105809CAR: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN (2009-2010)
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of the Central African [...]
2009-10-09 22:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG CT
09STATE106226EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 382 AND 99204 THRU
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-10-13 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE106267HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-13 19:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE106268HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-13 19:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE106356HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as muc [...]
2009-10-13 21:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL POLM
09STATE106358HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as muc [...]
2009-10-13 21:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL POLM
09STATE1063782010 BUDGET DEMARCHE TO LATVIAN GOVERNMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-13 22:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON ECIN PGOV PREL SW LG
09STATE106423URGENT DEMARCHE REQUEST ON THE GOLDSTONE REPORT
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraph three. 2. (SBU) Summary. South African Jurist Richard Goldstone submitted his report on conflict in Gaza to the Human Rights Council (HRC) on September 15. After negotiating with the United States to reshape an initial, one-sided Pales [...]
2009-10-14 05:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL
09STATE106424Guidance: Middle East Consultations, October 14
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN may draw from para two elements when making its intervention during the Middle East debate in the Security Council on October 14. The Department may send follow-on instructions revising these elements in order to capture the nuance of the evolving situatio [...]
2009-10-14 05:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC IS KPAL
09STATE106834CHANGING THE GLOBAL NUCLEAR ENERGY PARTNERSHIP
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 4 and 5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) In his April 5 Prague speech, President Obama called for a new framework for civil nuclear cooperation, including an international fuel bank, so that countries can access peaceful nuclear power with [...]
2009-10-14 23:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG KNNP IAEA AR BR EG MX NL VM SZ KU GG AG EZ
09STATE1069JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COESPU COURSES
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of in [...]
2009-01-06 20:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO KCRM MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE107044ACTION REQUEST: SUPPORT FOR MONTENEGRO'S AND
[...] (U) This is an action request cable. Please see paragraphs 4-5. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: In previous Southeastern Europe Defense Ministerial (SEDM) membership discussions, the U.S. objected to Serbian membership in SEDM without a firm commitment by the Government of Serbia to not/not block its [...]
2009-10-15 14:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PREL GR RO TU SR UP SI MW IT BU HR
09STATE10706HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 [...]
2009-02-05 19:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE10712HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for these individuals be filed with as m [...]
2009-02-05 19:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE107194EURASIAN ENERGY POLICY: PRESS GUIDANCE
[...] (SBU) The purpose of this cable is to provide Embassies with talking points and general press guidance that they can draw on as needed regarding our Eurasian Energy policy. We continue to believe that diversity ) of energy suppliers, transportation routes and energy sources ) is the key to [...]
2009-10-15 18:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET PPD
09STATE107329CWC: SPECIAL GUIDANCE FOR THE U.S. DELEGATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: The contest for OPCW Director- General is unexpectedly coming to a rapid conclusion. As a result of the fifth straw poll, conducted Thursday, October 15, the Turkish candidate (Ahmet Uzumcu) is the clear leader. Further straw polls will be conducted on Friday, October 16, to [...]
2009-10-16 01:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC OPCW CBW
09STATE107552OSCE/FSC: PROPOSAL ON NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY
[...] (U) This is an action cable. See paras 4-6. 2. (SBU) Summary. Based on significant interest expressed for follow up activities to the March OSCE Workshop on Enhancing Cybersecurity, Washington has developed a national cybersecurity self-survey and assessment. Washington requests that Miss [...]
2009-10-16 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINT KCIP OSCE PARM PREL
09STATE107719SRI LANKA: EXPRESSING DISAPPOINTMENT IN DEFENSE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) Background: The GSL request to Parliament for nearly $300 million in supplementary defense spending, which, per ref A reporting, will provide for recruiting of 25,000 new soldiers and constructing new military bases in the [...]
2009-10-17 00:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PTER MCAP MARR ECON EFIN EAID IMF CE
09STATE10774DEMARCHE TO SECURITY COUNCIL ON UNSCR 1540 -
[...] (U) This is an action request. Bearing in mind para 3 objectives, USUN and other action addressees are asked to deploy para 6 suggested text in combination with REFS C and D to delegations and host governments as appropriate in order to permit a robust Program of Work (POW) for the UNSCR 1540 [...]
2009-02-05 20:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC
09STATE107798MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The October 17 communique called for no current transitional authority or National Council for Democracy members to run in the 2010 presidential elections, Embassy Abuja reports. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) also requested the UNSC and the African Union (AU) c [...]
2009-10-17 21:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE107849MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The junta leader released a note through the Guinean Foreign Ministry to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU). In the message, Dadis refused to renounce in writing that he would run for president in 2010. Dadis noted he will discuss the issu [...]
2009-10-18 20:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE108057BUILDING SUPPORT FOR POTENTIAL USG SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: This is an action request; see paragraph 7. The Department requests posts to inform Economic Community of Central African States (French acronym: CEEAC) governments of the Presidential Determination and to ask your host government to assist CEEAC to respond promptly to our fort [...]
2009-10-19 17:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID GB PREL KPAO
09STATE108101LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1011
[...] (SBU) As of October 19, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan National Police Guido Espinoza, Jose Esteban; Comm; 02 Sept 1962 Garcia Duarte, Miguel Angel; Comm; 14 Jul 1959 2. (SBU) Po [...]
2009-10-19 18:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE108114MISSION CLEARANCE FOR IO/UNP OFFICER CHARLENE WANG
[...] (SBU) Mission clearance is requested for IO/UNP Multilateral Affairs Officer Charlene Wang. The purpose is for initial consultations Oct. 22 and 23. 2. (SBU) Mission assistance in obtaining UN photo badge is appreciated. No other Mission assistance is requested at this time. USUN Point o [...]
2009-10-19 18:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA
09STATE108120LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE 690
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend Ccmmodity Identification Training in Athens, Greece from 10/13/2009 to 10/14/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and pos [...]
2009-10-19 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL AL
09STATE108151UK DECISION TO BAN THE PROVISION OF INSURANCE TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (SBU) On October 12, the United Kingdom banned British companies from trading with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and Iranian Bank Mellat. This ban w [...]
2009-10-19 19:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KNNP XF ZP ZR IR UK XG XT
09STATE108152LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE TIRANA 694
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend to attend Combating Illicit Trafficking In Nuclear and Radioactive Materials in Tirana, Albania from 11/2/2009 to 11/5/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vett [...]
2009-10-19 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL AL
09STATE108154MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Although junta leader Dadis refused to put his pledge in writing, UN Assistant Secretary General Menkerios speculated the Guinean government will cooperate with the proposed UN commission of inquiry if international pressure continues. Menkerios will travel next to meet with President [...]
2009-10-19 19:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE10820JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR U.S. COAST
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-02-05 22:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO EWWT PREL ASEC
09STATE10843EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM 2009
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE WITH A DEADLINE OF MARCH 6, 2009. SEE PARAGRAPHS 16-19 FOR INSTRUCTIONS. AGENCY DESCRIPTIONS ARE AT PARAGRAPHS 20-30. SUMMARY: -------- 2. (U) OVERVIEW: THE EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM (ESFP) OFFERS POSTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST AND HOST A SCIENTIST [...]
2009-02-05 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV TSPL TBIO EAGR ENRG ECON AMGT APER
09STATE108543MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The Peace Corps announced it is suspending the program in Guinea, although the acting Peace Corps Country Director may seek a further extension to complete close-out tasks. (MGGV01/Embassy Conakry telcon) 2. (SBU) Conakry traffic and commercial activity has returned to normal; tra [...]
2009-10-20 20:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE108609MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR ROBERT MAGGI,
[...] Mission clearance is requested for Coordinator for Counter Piracy Robert Maggi, Christina Rosati (PM/PPA) and Trina Saha (Multilateral Affairs Officer, IO/UNP). Maggi, Rosati, and Saha request USUN assistance in arranging meetings with USUN, OROLSI (SSR, Jared Rigg),DPA, PBSO, DPKO, UNPOS, [...]
2009-10-21 00:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA USUN
09STATE108736EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99209 THRU 99249 -
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-21 13:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE108880DISCUSSIONS ON SYG REPORT ON SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN
[...] (SBU) Consultations are taking place in New York in advance of the October 26 Council meeting to discuss the report of the Secretary General on Support to African Union Peacekeeping Operations, and to consider a draft PRST on the issue. The draft PRST text shared by Uganda includes language [...]
2009-10-21 18:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC
09STATE108975MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Traffic and commercial activity remain at normal levels. The majority of schools are open, although the French and American schools remain closed. The Embassy has a two-and-a-half week supply of fuel and has topped off residential tanks. (MGGV01/Embassy Conakry telcon and e-mail) [...]
2009-10-21 19:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE109013GUIDANCE: UNSC CONSULTATIONS ON KUWAITI PROPERTY
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN should draw from the following building blocks during October 22 consultations regarding repatriation by Iraq of missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property, including the Kuwaiti national archives. 2. (SBU) Begin building blocks: -- I would like to begin tod [...]
2009-10-21 20:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC IZ
09STATE109111HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-22 12:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE109112HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-22 12:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE109276REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON CEEAC CONTROLS OF
[...] (U) Summary: This is an action request; see paragraph 5. The Department is seeking preliminary information from Economic Community of Central African States (French acronym: CEEAC) to determine whether the United States and CEEAC may enter into an agreement to transfer defense articles and ser [...]
2009-10-22 16:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID GB PREL
09STATE109294LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1024
[...] (SBU) As of October 22, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan National Police Ruiz, Gilberto Jose; Sub-Comm.; 26 Mar 1956 Rodriguez Palma, Jose Santos; Lt; 02 Apr 1963 Salgado, Zacarias I [...]
2009-10-22 17:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE109385UNGA: GUIDANCE FOR UNSCEAR RESOLUTION FOR 64TH
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 3. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The UN General Assembly will consider its annual UN Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) resolution on Thursday, October 22, 2009, in New York. The resolution is expected to be adopted by consensus [...]
2009-10-22 19:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG UNGA
09STATE109389UNGA: GUIDANCE FOR RESOLUTION ON UN CONGRESS ON
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 3. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The UN General Assembly will consider its resolution on the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice the week of October 26 in New York. The resolution is expected to be adopted by consensus. 3.(SBU) ACTION REQUE [...]
2009-10-22 19:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC PREL SNAR UNCRIME UNGA
09STATE109393UNGA: GUIDANCE FOR RESOLUTION ON UN AFRICAN
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 3. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The UN General Assembly will consider its annual resolution on the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) the week of October 26 in New York. The UNAFRI resolution [...]
2009-10-22 19:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF AORC PREL SNAR UNCRIME UNGA
09STATE109456MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The Guinean Bauxite Company, a joint venture mining operation with 41 percent ALCOA ownership, is evacuating all foreign personnel over the coming days. (Embassy Conakry e-mail) EU PREPARES SANCTIONS, ARMS EMBARGO FOR GUINEA --------------------------------------------- - 2. (SBU) [...]
2009-10-22 20:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE109494UN 1267 (AL-QAIDA/TALIBAN) SANCTIONS: RESULTS OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. All action addressees, please see paragraphs 5-7. Paragraphs 8-17 contain instructions or further background information for specific posts. ---------------------- SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES ---------------------- 2. (SBU) The United States Government is in th [...]
2009-10-22 22:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE109735LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1170)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the ICITAP Organized Crime Certification Course scheduled for October 26-30, 2009 in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia: 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individu [...]
2009-10-23 15:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL KCRM SR
09STATE109948EUR: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-23 20:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AJ MD UA RS MW LG
09STATE109953DNI ANNOUNCES PHASE-OUT OF UGOV E-MAIL
[...] (SBU)On October 2, 2009, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) announced the decision of the Director of the Intelligence Staff, ODNI, to begin termination of the uGov web-based enterprise e-mail system. In compliance with the directive issued October 1, on advice of the [...]
2009-10-23 20:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT AADP KRIM
09STATE109963CFE: JCG DRAFT CONTRIBUTION TO OSCE MINISTERIAL
[...] (SBU) Washington appreciates Mission's attempt to delay distribution to the Joint Consultative Group (JCG) by Denmark (current Chair of the JCG) of a proposed draft JCG contribution on CFE for the OSCE Ministerial declaration. Denmark, together with Spain and France, drafted "common denomina [...]
2009-10-23 20:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCFE PARM PREL OSCE
09STATE110131HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110132HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110133HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110134HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110135HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110332LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 436)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates selected for the Principles of Defense Procurement and Contracting Course from 31 October to 13 November 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in refte [...]
2009-10-26 19:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PINS KV
09STATE110404BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050193786
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050193786 for the export of firearms to Nicaragua. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...]
2009-10-26 20:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC NU
09STATE110414GUIDANCE: CONSULTATIONS ON UNSCR 1559, OCT 27
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Paragraph 3. 2. (U) Mission may draw on the building blocks at paragraph three for the October 27 Security Council consultation on the tenth semi-annual report of the Secretary General on the implementation of UNSC resolution 1559 (2004). 3. (SB [...]
2009-10-26 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER UNSC LE IS SY
09STATE110420JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COESPU COURSES,
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110421JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ROYAL JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110424JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR HOMELAND
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110425JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR STRATEGIC TRADE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110433WHA: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-26 22:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AR BH DR GT GY NU XL
09STATE111111HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111112HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111113HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111115HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111116HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111118HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111120HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111122HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE11119OAS PERMANENT COUNCIL MEMBERS DECRY VENEZUELA
[...] (U) Summary: During the Organization of American States' (OAS) regular Permanent Council meeting on February 4, seven countries spoke out about the January 30-31 synagogue attack in Caracas (see reftel). Five countries, including the United States, decried anti-Semitism in the hemisphere, d [...]
2009-02-06 18:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KIRF PGOV PREL ASEC VE IS OAS
09STATE111229U.S. START TREATY ITEMIZED COST LISTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Astana (DTRO-A),Embassy Kyiv (DTRO-K),and Embassy Moscow (DTRO-M/ACI). Please see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) In accordance with Annex 14 to the START Treaty Inspection Protocol, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has prepared and forwarded t [...]
2009-10-28 14:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START US RS UP BO KZ
09STATE111250LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 464)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Engineer Basic Officer Course. The training will be held in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, USA, from 02 November 2009 through 26 March 2010. 2. (U) The Department [...]
2009-10-28 15:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PINS PREL KV
09STATE11134MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST
[...] (U) The United States continues to be involved at all levels in coordinating support activities for various 1540 Committee implementation activities. This involvement has deepened through our strategic interest in full implementation of UNSCR 1540 -- which recently included bilateral assista [...]
2009-02-06 18:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC PARM PGOV PREL PTER UNSC OTRA
09STATE111350(U) ARF ADVANCES DISASTER RELIEF INITIATIVES AT ANNUAL
[...] (U) The ASEAN Regional Forum's (ARF) 27 members, along with other international representatives, advanced a number of proposals for disaster relief cooperation at the annual ARF Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief (ISM-DR) in Honolulu, Hawaii, September 16-18. Working in small discussion [...]
2009-10-28 18:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ARF EAID MARR
09STATE111403CAMEROON: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) this is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Cameroon to help s [...]
2009-10-28 19:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG CM
09STATE111689GICNT: RESPONSE REQUESTING UNITED KINGDOM,S
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3 and 4. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Department is concerned that the United Kingdom might not send a representative to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) January 2010 Exercise Planning Group (EPG) Meeting in Budapest. Af [...]
2009-10-29 15:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL PTER KTER
09STATE111706APPROVAL FOR RULE OF LAW STABILIZATION PROGRAM
[...] (U) Washington has reviewed the US Government Rule of Law Strategy for Afghanistan and the revised Rule of Law Stabilization (RLS) Program, and agrees with Ambassador Eikenberry's message (REFTEL) highlighting the need to move forward with a program that begins to address one of Afghanistan's [...]
2009-10-29 16:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID KJUS PGOV PHUM AF
09STATE111773COORDINATING WITH BIH ON BOSNIAN PROPOSAL FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Sarajevo please see para 7; Embassy The Hague, USOSCE, USNATO, USEU Missions, see para 8. 2. (SBU) Summary: On October 2, 2009 the Bosnian Embassy in Washington, D.C. transmitted a note dated August 6, 2009 to the Secretary with a request by the [...]
2009-10-29 18:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KNNP PARM OSCE ZL BK
09STATE111954JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ADVANCED
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-29 22:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE111956BAHRAIN: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Bahrain to help stre [...]
2009-10-29 22:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG BH
09STATE111958EAP: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-29 22:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG RP CB CH FM
09STATE11221JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR U.S. COAST
[...] (SBU) 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 Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of [...]
2009-02-06 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EWWT PREL JO
09STATE112410LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 687
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend CSAR/SERE training, 2-13 Nov 2009, Bucharest, Romania 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogato [...]
2009-10-30 19:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR MASS PINR RO
09STATE112413LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 690)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend CSAR/SERE training, 2-13 Nov 2009, Bucharest, Romania 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogator [...]
2009-10-30 19:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE112432AF: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] (U) This is an action cable; action request in paras 5 and 6. 2.(SBU) The Trafficking Victims Protection Act, as amended in 2003, requires the Secretary of State to submit a "Special Watch List" of countries on the TIP Report that either 1) had moved up a tier on the TIP Report over the las [...]
2009-10-30 20:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AO BY CM CT CG CF IV
09STATE112468THE PRESIDENTIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT AND
[...] (U) SUMMARY: This is an action cable, see paragraphs 7, 8, 9, and 10. In the Presidents June 4 speech in Cairo, he announced that he would host an Entrepreneurship Summit within a year. The National Security Council staff and the Domestic Policy Councils Office of Social Innovation and Civi [...]
2009-10-30 21:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PREL SOCI XF XI ZR ZP CN PU
09STATE112489NEA: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-30 22:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AG BH EG AE LY MU LE
09STATE112495THE PRESIDENTIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT AND BEYOND
[...] (U) SUMMARY: This is an action cable, see paragraphs 7, 8, 9, and 10. In the President's June 4 speech in Cairo, he announced that he would host an Entrepreneurship Summit within a year. The National Security Council staff and the Domestic Policy Council's Office of Social Innovation and Ci [...]
2009-10-30 23:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PREL SOCI XF
09STATE11280JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA ACTUVUE
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-02-06 22:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO KCRM MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE112828DEMARCHE REQUEST ON THE GOLDSTONE REPORT
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraph three. 2. (SBU) Summary. On September 15, South African Justice Richard Goldstone released the report of his fact-finding Mission into alleged violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the fighting between Hamas [...]
2009-11-02 17:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL
09STATE112853DIALOGUE ON ECONOMIC COOPERATION (DEC): ENERGY
[...] (SBU) This cable reports on the October 19, 2009, DEC Energy Sessions. The discussions on Public Financial Management, Financial Services, Investment and Trade, and Industry and Private Sector Development will be reported separately. Interlocutors are recorded in paragraph 16. 2. (SBU) S [...]
2009-11-02 18:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ EPET ENRG EINV ECON
09STATE113108HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-03 13:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE113298EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-03 16:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE113314HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-03 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE113315HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-03 16:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE113362DIALOGUE ON ECONOMIC COOPERATION: SESSIONS ON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The afternoon sessions of the October 19 Dialogue on Economic Cooperation (DEC) focused on trade, investment, industry, and private sector development. Throughout these sessions, USG and Government of Iraq (GOI) interlocutors acknowledged that Iraq's investment climate was "imp [...]
2009-11-03 17:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ECON EINV ETRD IZ
09STATE113470SOMALIA: AF A/S CARSON,S MEETING WITH ASHA HAGI
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. AF Assistant Secretary (A/S) Johnnie Carson met with the Chairperson of Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC) Asha Hagi on Thursday, October 15, to discuss Hagi,s peacebuilding and humanitarian efforts in Somalia. Hagi voiced her support for countering al-Shabaab,s influence, e [...]
2009-11-03 19:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL KPO SO
09STATE113517EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99295 THRU 99298
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-03 20:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG MASS PHUM PM PREL SNAR
09STATE113758LETTERS FROM THE PRESIDENT'S SCIENCE ADVISOR TO
[...] (U) This is an action request for Posts Canberra, Paris, Berlin, and Pretoria. See paragraph 4. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) The United States imports all of its Mo-99 (a key medical isotope) from foreign suppliers, but there is currently a worldwide shortage due to various nuclear [...]
2009-11-04 14:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTRGY TBIO AS FR GM SF
09STATE113851LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1078
[...] (SBU) As of November 4, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Gutierrez Vargas, Cecil Armando; Cpt; 17 Dec 1974 2. (SBU) Post is therefore authorized to provide the following state [...]
2009-11-04 17:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE113897EGYPT LEAHY VETTING REPSONSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-04 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE113982LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 707)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend CSAR/SERE training, 2-13 Nov 2009, Bucharest, Romania 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogator [...]
2009-11-04 20:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PINR RO
09STATE114033REQUEST FOR MISSION CLEARANCE FOR EEB/ESC/TFS
[...] (SBU) Department requests mission clearance for Thomas Delare, Director of EEB's Office of Terrorism Finance and Economic Sanctions Policy, for meetings scheduled with USUN counterterrorism (CT) and sanctions experts, UN 1267 (Al-Qaida/Taliban) sanctions experts from the UK, France and Austria [...]
2009-11-05 00:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE114116ACCEPTABLE NOMENCLATURE FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-05 13:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETR WTRO ECON PREL KWBG IS
09STATE114151EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-11-05 14:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE114174LETTER FROM A/S BLAKE TO KYRGYZ FM PROTESTING
[...] (SBU) Assistant Secretary Blake requests that Post deliver the following letter to Foreign Minister Sarbayev at the earliest opportunity: Dear Minister Sarbayev, I am writing to express my deep concern over the continued detention of two U.S. Embassy employees, Emil Chodronov and Zamir [...]
2009-11-05 15:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKLIG PREL PINR ASEC PGOV KG
09STATE114215MALI: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Mali to help stren [...]
2009-11-05 16:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG ML
09STATE114330SCA: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-05 19:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AJ BG CE IN PK TI UZ
09STATE114489AFGHANISTAN: TALKING POINTS FOR SYG BAN'S
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-06 00:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC AF
09STATE114497INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTE AGAINST "FOLLOW UP OF THE
[...] (SBU) This cable is an action request for the United States Mission to the United Nations in New York (USUN) to call for a vote, if necessary, and vote against the resolution entitled "Follow up of the Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (Goldstone Report) [...]
2009-11-06 01:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UN IS
09STATE114601GICNT AND THE G-8 GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP: DIFFERENT
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Berlin. 2. (SBU) State thanks post for delivering reftel B points to German MFA desk officer Dr. Bernd Rinnert. In response to his inquiries (reftel A),State requests that Post offer the following explanation about how the Global Initiative to Comb [...]
2009-11-06 13:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYGI GM PARM PREL PTER KGIC
09STATE114630EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99267 THRU 99294
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-06 14:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG MASS PHUM PM PREL SNAR
09STATE114776BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on licenses 050177781 for the export of firearms to Belize. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...]
2009-11-06 15:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC BH
09STATE114837LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1126)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the ICITAP Interview and Interrogation Training Workshop scheduled for November 9-12, 2009 in Avala, Serbia: 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the indivi [...]
2009-11-06 16:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM PREL SR
09STATE114872LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 736)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend USG-sponsored training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 11/4/2009 [...]
2009-11-06 17:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PINR RO
09STATE114880LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1234)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the OPDAT International Narcotic Trafficking Course scheduled for November 13-14, 2009 in Belgrade, Serbia. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individ [...]
2009-11-06 17:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM PREL SR
09STATE114991RESPONSE FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO FOREIGN
[...] Please deliver the following message from Secretary Clinton to Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit. There will be no signed original. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. Minister: Thank you for your letter on the U.S. economic assistance program in Egypt. I assure you that we continue to suppor [...]
2009-11-06 19:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPDC PREL EAID PHUM EG
09STATE115039LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 1849)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the drive equipment mark21 training in sevastopol, ukraine on 11/09/2009 - 11/16/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and [...]
2009-11-06 19:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE115062LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 1883)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend english language training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas and Manpower Systems Analysis course in Monterey, Califoria on 11/11/09 - 03/23/12. 2. (U) The Department [...]
2009-11-06 20:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE115229DRAFT UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON SOMALI
[...] Action Request: USUN is instructed to share the draft resolution in paragraph 2 with the members of the Security Council, and to report reactions to the Department. End request. 2. Begin text of draft UN Security Council 1846/1851 renewal resolution: -- The Security Council, -- i. R [...]
2009-11-06 22:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
09STATE115240PROPOSED NORTH KOREAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS FOR EU DESIGNATION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-06 23:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC EUN KN KNNP PARM UNSC
09STATE115569MALAYSIA: TIP TIER 3 ACTION PLAN (2009-2010)
[...] (U) This is an action cable: please see paragraphs 4-8. 2. (U) The 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report carries policy and programmatic implications for those countries listed on Tier 3 (i.e. those countries whose governments do not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elim [...]
2009-11-09 19:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG MY
09STATE115571MINISTERS SHAHRISTANI AND KAREEM DISCUSS IRAQ
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On the margins of the Dialogue on Economic Cooperation (DEC) and the U.S.-Iraq Business and Investment Conference (BIC),the Iraqi Minister of Oil, Dr. Hussain al-Shahristani, and the Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Dr. Kareem Wahid al-Hasan, met with USG officials. Minister Sh [...]
2009-11-09 19:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EINV PGOV IZ
09STATE115619CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): FOLLOW UP ON
[...] (U) This is an action request for the U.S. Delegation in The Hague and for Embassy Tripoli; see paragraphs 4 and 5. ---------- Background ---------- 2. (SBU) A demarche sent in September 2009 (Ref A) defined transparency measures for Libya,s future communications on Chemical Weapons Con [...]
2009-11-09 20:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC OPCW
09STATE115675GUIDANCE: 1701 CONSULTATIONS, NOV. 10
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Paragraph 3. 2. (U) Mission may draw on the building blocks at paragraph three for the November 10 Security Council consultation on the eleventh semi-annual report of the Secretary General on the implementation of UNSC resolution 1701 (2006). 3. [...]
2009-11-10 00:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER KNNP IS SY LE IR
09STATE115821IRAQ,S LICENSING OF BANK MELLI BRANCHES
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Recent press reports have noted that Iran is actively working to expand its banking relationships with its Middle Eastern neighbors. Iraq has been one focus for Iranian banks, and the Govern [...]
2009-11-10 14:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC IR GM XF ZP ZR XG XT IZ
09STATE115929GUIDANCE: PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS DEBATE, NOV. 11
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Paragraph 3. 2. (U) Mission may draw on the building blocks at paragraph three for the November 11 Security Council high-level debate on the protection of civilians. 3. (SBU) Begin Building Blocks: Mr. President, It is now over ten-years si [...]
2009-11-10 16:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UNSC
09STATE116023October 2009 Paris Club Meeting
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During the October 2009 Paris Club "Tour d'Horizon," creditors expressed consternation over the $939 million payment made by Congo-Brazzaville to litigating creditors (a.k.a. vulture funds),which violated the GOC's commitment to seek terms from private creditors comparable to i [...]
2009-11-10 19:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EAID XM XA XH XB SF FR
09STATE116083LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1951 )
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend "Courtroom Testimony and Demeanor" training course at the MOIA Police Academy. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possess [...]
2009-11-10 20:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM SNAR GG
09STATE116234CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA FRAUD PREVENTION
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Miami Passport Agency hosted a conference for Fraud Prevention Managers (FPMs) assigned to posts in South and Central America from September 15 - 17, 2009. The conference included 40 attendees from 19 different posts, the Department of Labor, the Department of Homeland Secur [...]
2009-11-10 22:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCMGT CASC CPAS CVIS KFRD
09STATE116242MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR DAVE FORAN AND
[...] Mission clearance is requested for Attorney-Advisor Jennifer Landsidle (L/LEI) and Deputy Counter Piracy Coordinator Dave Foran (PM/PPA). They plan to attend a meeting hosted by the German Mission to the UN regarding counter-piracy initiatives on November 13. Landsidle and Foran hold TS SCI [...]
2009-11-10 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA USUN
09STATE116396NON-PAPER FOR RUSSIA ON U.S.-RUSSIA SPACE
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. See paragraph 7 below. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: A U.S. non-paper dated May 28, 2009, was transmitted to Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inviting Russia to discuss the February 10, 2009, Iridium-Cosmos collision, and expressing the United States' interest in re [...]
2009-11-12 01:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCDG MCAP NASA PARM PREL RS TSPA UNPUOS
09STATE116553GUIDANCE: 3RD COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON
[...] (U) This is an action message. 2. (U) Mission should call for a vote and vote "no" on Third Committee Agenda Item 68: "The right of the Palestinian people to self-determination." (REF) Mission should draw of para 3 blocks in presenting an explanation of vote (EOV). 3. (SBU) Begin EOV Bl [...]
2009-11-12 15:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNGA IS
09STATE116584KUDOS FOR HOSTING SECRETARY CLINTON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-12 16:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE116746LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1124
[...] (SBU) As of November 12, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Silva Lopez, Francisco Javier; TC; 01 Aug 1961 Nunez Mendieta, Ervin Jose; Maj; 24 May 1962 2. (SBU) Post is [...]
2009-11-12 19:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE116771(U) AUTHORIZATION FOR AMBASSADOR ANNE DERSE TO
[...] (U) This is an action request; please see Paragraph 3. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (SBU) Based on blanket C175 authority granted by then-Under Secretary for Political Affairs Thomas Pickering on November 22, 1997 to negotiate, conclude and amend agreements concerning cooperation t [...]
2009-11-12 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PARM MARR MNUC KNNP LH US
09STATE116895DELIVERY OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION CARGO INVENTORY
[...] (SBU) BACKGROUND. On March 20, 2002, the United States, Belarus, and Russia reached agreement in the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC) regarding use of ground transportation and related services, provided by a Russian commercial cargo carrier designated by the Russian Governm [...]
2009-11-12 21:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START JCIC US RS BO
09STATE117566LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 700)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend USCG SEARCH AND RESCUE COURSE (PART II). 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory informatio [...]
2009-11-13 21:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE117569LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 699)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend USCG SEARCH and RESCUE COURSE(PART I). 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information a [...]
2009-11-13 21:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE117652ENGAGING THE GOI ON PROCEDURES AT WEST BANK
[...] (U) This message includes an action request for Embassy Tel Aviv in para 3. 2. Per reftel, the crossing procedures currently employed by the GOI,s Crossing Points Authority at the Jalameh crossing between Israel and the West Bank are inconsistent with prior practice at Jalameh and curren [...]
2009-11-13 22:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYODIP KREC KTIA ASEC EAID KWBG PREL IS
09STATE117710NUCLEAR FUEL BANKS - ELICITING SUPPORT FOR THE
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: At the November 26-27, 2009 meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, the Board will be asked to formally approve the first proposal for an international nuclear fuel bank. Specificall [...]
2009-11-14 00:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP IAEA ENRG TRGY TU AJ CH GM SZ BR RO AR
09STATE117724SOMALI PIRACY: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR UNSC NOVEMBER
[...] Action Request: USUN should draw from the building blocks in paragraph 2 below in drafting the statement for the UN Security Council open debate on piracy off the coast of Somalia on November 18, 2009. End action. 2. Begin building blocks: Humanitarian -- It is clear that piracy o [...]
2009-11-14 01:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
09STATE118034LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 702)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR'S COURSE in TIRANA, ALBANIA from 11/17/2009 to 11/20/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possess [...]
2009-11-16 17:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE118190THE PRESIDENTIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT AND BEYOND
[...] (U) SUMMARY: This is an action cable, see paragraphs 7, 8, 9, and 10. In the President's June 4 speech in Cairo, he announced that he would host an Entrepreneurship Summit within a year. The National Security Council staff and the Domestic Policy Council's Office of Social Innovation and Ci [...]
2009-11-16 21:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PREL SOCI XF
09STATE118194LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 214)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Army ILE,s (Intermediate Level Education, formerly known as CGSC) one year program and the Navy Staff College,s six month program. 2. (U) The Department of State [...]
2009-11-16 21:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE118546OPEN SKIES TREATY MISSION IN RUSSIAN FAR EAST
[...] (U) This is an action cable - see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) Summary and background. The United States is conducting an Open Skies Treaty flight over the Russian Far East from 18-20 November. The mission is being conducted from Khabarovsk Novyy (ICAO code: UHHH) International Airport, and the f [...]
2009-11-17 16:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOSCE PARM PREL RU KS CH
09STATE118681LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1955)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend SECI training at Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB,San Antonio; and at the Armor School, Fort Knox, KY. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individ [...]
2009-11-17 20:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE11869BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH EMBASSY,
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A team of export control experts from the Departments of State and Commerce met 22-24 September 2008 in Brasilia and Sao Paulo with country team, Brazilian government, and industry officials to discuss implementation of the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and U.S. export [...]
2009-02-09 21:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC BR
09STATE118784CIVIL NUCLEAR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) In February 2008, an Ambassadorial-level U.S. delegation including Jackie Wolcott, the former Special Envoy for Nuclear Nonproliferation, visited Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to discuss potential areas of cooperation aimed at the devel [...]
2009-11-17 22:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP ENRG TRGY KU BA SA MU
09STATE119005DEMARCHE REQUEST ON HONDURAS ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-18 15:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KDEM HO JA
09STATE119049HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119050HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING FOR AL TAIE
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM IZ MASS
09STATE119051HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119052HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119053HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119079BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. (U) 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 050196988 for the export of firearms and ammunition to Brazil. Post is request [...]
2009-11-18 17:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC BR
09STATE119092BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 4 and 5. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050200117 for the export of firearms to El Salvador. Post is requested to complete thi [...]
2009-11-18 17:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC ES UY
09STATE119107U.S. NON-PAPERS ON MISSILE DEFENSE AND
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST. Please provide the non-papers on missile defense and early warning cooperation at paragraph 3 and nonproliferation at paragraph 4 to Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov, in preparation for the December 7, 2009, meeting with [...]
2009-11-18 18:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PARM PREL KTIA RS
09STATE11914USUN INSTRUCTION: OBJECT TO LIBERIA FOCAL POINT
[...] This is an action request. As soon as possible, and prior to the No Objection Deadline of 13 April, USUN is requested to object to the Focal Point delisting request for: - Richard Chichakli (DOB: 29 March 1959; POB: Syria; Citizenship: U.S.) - Airbas Transportation FZE - Chichakli & Assoc [...]
2009-02-10 00:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN LI PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE11916GEORGIA - GUIDANCE FOR FEBRUARY 10 SECURITY
[...] (U) This is an action request: USUN is instructed to draw from the points below during the UN Security Council consultations on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia scheduled for February 10, 2009. 2. (U) Begin points: -- The United States would like to thank the Secretary General for his [...]
2009-02-10 00:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL GG
09STATE119196LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 685)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend COMBATING ILLICIT TRAFFICKING IN NUCLEAR AND RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (PART III) in TIRANA, ALBANIA from 11/2/2009 to 11/5/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vet [...]
2009-11-18 20:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAL ASEC MASS PGOV PHUM PREL
09STATE119213LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1956)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB, San Antonio; and at the Infantry and Ranger School, Fort Benning, GE. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the indiv [...]
2009-11-18 20:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE119221LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1227)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend TCT NCO's Role in Battle Oriented Training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory informa [...]
2009-11-18 20:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE119228LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1042)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Instructor Development Course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of [...]
2009-11-18 21:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE119552BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 1: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on licenses 050073373 and 050120640 for the export of firearms to Egypt. Post is requested to complet [...]
2009-11-19 16:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC EG
09STATE119646RESPONSE TO SOUTH AFRICAN AMBASSADOR ABDUL
[...] (U) Post is requested to deliver the text of the response from the Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control Robert Einhorn to South African Ambassador Abdul Minty on timing of the South African delegation meetings in Washington and DOE facility site visits. No signed original wil [...]
2009-11-19 20:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG NP PARM PREL
09STATE119890HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119891HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119892HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119893HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119894HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE120097ACTION REQUEST: RESPONSE TO INVITATION SENT TO
[...] (U) PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS PHILIP H. GORDON TO SWEDISH FOREIGN MINISTER CARL BILDT AND EU ENLARGEMENT COMMISSIONER OLLI REHN. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE MESSAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE E [...]
2009-11-20 18:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPDC PREL SW ZL EUN
09STATE120099BLUE LANTERN OUTREACH TO CANADA: DISCUSSIONS WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Representatives from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met October 13-16 with Mission Canada staff in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto, GOC officials, and local defense industry to discuss the Blue Lantern end-use moni [...]
2009-11-20 18:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC CA
09STATE120241ANGOLA: TRANSPORT MINISTER'S MEETING WITH DOT
[...] (SBU) On November 4, 2009, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood held a thirty-minute meeting with Angola,s Minister of Transport Augusto da Silva Tomas. The Minister spoke in great detail and with great enthusiasm (and without notes) about Angola,s integrated plan to completely restructure [...]
2009-11-20 21:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAO EAIR EINV ETRD PGOV PREL
09STATE120274FY 2010 PEDOPHILIA CERTIFICATION
[...] (U) Summary: This is an action message. In order to comply with legislative requirements, responses are requested no later than December 23, 2009. Please see paragraphs 7-11. 2. (U) Section 102 (g) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act P.L. (102-236) requires the Department ea [...]
2009-11-20 23:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM SOCI
09STATE120282NUCLEAR FUEL BANKS - SEEKING CO-SPONSORS FOR
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 4. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: At the November 26-27, 2009 meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, the Board will be asked to formally approve the first proposal for an international nuclear fuel bank. Specificall [...]
2009-11-21 00:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP IAEA ENRG TRGY TU AJ CH GM SZ BR RO AR
09STATE120323Guidance: Middle East Consultations, November
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN may draw from para two elements when making its intervention during the upcoming Middle East consultations in the Security Council on November 24. 2. (SBU) Begin elements: I thank Under Secretary-General Pascoe for his report. Advancing the cause of [...]
2009-11-21 03:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC IS KPAL
09STATE120541CONSULTATIONS ON THE FUTURE OF GOVERNMENT TO
[...] (U) This is an action request for DTROs in Astana and Kyiv, and for Pol-Mil in Minsk. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) Background: The START Treaty expires on December 5, 2009. The START follow-on treaty will be a strictly bilateral treaty between the U.S. and Russia. There will thus be [...]
2009-11-23 16:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBO KACT KZ PARM RS UP
09STATE120631ARF BEGINS PREPARATIONS FOR INTER-SESSIONAL YEAR, VISION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: November 9-11, officials from ARF's 27 nations gathered in New Delhi to discuss the coming year's ARF cooperation agenda and to provide updates on ARF's efforts in transnational security and preventive diplomacy. Vietnam briefed its plans for the ARF Vision Statement implementa [...]
2009-11-23 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ARF ASEAN NK BM AF PK KNNP KPIR PTER EAID VN
09STATE120803INTERNATIONAL ENERGY PLANNING AND NUCLEAR
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 6. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) is interested in sponsoring an international energy planning and nuclear nonproliferation workshop in Muscat, Oman, in the April [...]
2009-11-24 01:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP ENRG TRGY MU
09STATE121051LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 885)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend US-SPONSORED GCMC STACS 10-02 COURSE FEBRUARY 2-24, 2010, IN GARMISCH, GERMANY. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possess [...]
2009-11-24 16:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE121081LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1958)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend training at Defense Language Institute. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as [...]
2009-11-24 17:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE121089LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 709)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend attend MANAGING ENGLISH LANGUAGE in SAN ANTONIO, TX,U.S.A. from 11/25/2009 to 1/22/2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel an [...]
2009-11-24 18:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE121102LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 710)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend EQUIPMENT DONATION FOR THE ASP/TRAINING DEPARTEMENT in TIRANA, ALBANIA from 11/30/2009 to 12/1/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed [...]
2009-11-24 18:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE121111LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 757)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend "Field Artillery Captains Career Course", 26 November 2009-01 July 2010, Fort Sill, OK. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and [...]
2009-11-24 18:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE121121LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 753)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend "Seminar on Transatlantic Civil Security", 2-24 Feb 2010",Garmisch, Germany. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesse [...]
2009-11-24 18:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE121215LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2023
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend TRAINING AT THE DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, LACKLAND AFB, SAN ANTONIO, TX; AVIATION SCHOOL, FORT RUCKER, AL; DECEMBER 9, 2009 - MAY 7, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of [...]
2009-11-24 20:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE121333GUIDANCE: ADOPTION OF UNSC RESOLUTION RENEWING
[...] USUN is instructed to join consensus on the U.S. drafted UN Security Council Resolution renewing UNSC resolutions 1846 and 1851 to be adopted on November 30 (para 2). USUN should also seek out co-sponsors for the resolution. USUN should refer any further substantive changes on the Resolution [...]
2009-11-24 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM KPIR SO XA XW
09STATE121356EGYPT LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING RESPONSE - 99299
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-25 02:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PREL SNAR EG PM
09STATE121363HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-25 02:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE12165JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COESPU COURSES,
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-02-10 18:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE121729TECHNICAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Ottawa. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has expressed interest in working with DOE on helium-3 (He-3) supply, stipulating that the United States would remove and retain ownership of all residual tritium con [...]
2009-11-25 18:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC ASEC KCRM PARM PINR PREL CA XS
09STATE121847MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR S/CT COORDINATOR
[...] (SBU) Department requests mission clearance for S/CT Ambassador Daniel Benjamin and Acting Office Director for Trans-regional Affairs Darcy Anderson to participate in Arria-style meetings scheduled for November 30 on human rights and counterterrorism and to hold meetings with the Turkish Perma [...]
2009-11-25 22:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN PHUM PREL PTER
09STATE121854GEORGIA - ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ON SUCCESSOR TO
[...] (SBU) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. In response to reftel A, the Department authorizes Post to convey U.S. positions below regarding suggested replacements for the current UN Representative for Georgia, Johan Verbeke, notwithstanding prior guidance in reftel B. A Department instruction with add [...]
2009-11-25 23:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL GG
09STATE122209CFE/JCG: CONTRIBUTION FOR OSCE MINISTERIAL
[...] This is an action cable. 2. Washington understands that as a result of informal meetings, the JCG chair plans to issue a revised draft contribution for the declaration for the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting (text in para 4, below). Mission may join consensus in the JCG on this text. [...]
2009-11-27 21:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOSCE PARM PREL NATO
09STATE122214GUIDANCE AND ACTION REQUEST: ISRAEL'S SETTLEMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 3 and 4. 2. (U) On November 25, the Government of Israel (GOI) announced a 10-month moratorium on new settlement construction and new approvals in the West Bank. Following the announcement by the GOI, Secretary Clinton released a written state [...]
2009-11-27 21:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIS KPAL PREL KWBG
09STATE122215CIVAIR INDIA: REQUEST TO SEEK CLARIFICATION FROM THE
[...] This is an action request. See paras. 12-14. 2. (SBU) Summary: Due to recent statements made by Indian Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) officials in correspondence with a U.S. air carrier, as well as comments made by a BCAS official in an August 2009 meeting, the Transportation Sec [...]
2009-11-27 21:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PREL PTER IN
09STATE122342TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 1
[...] (SBU) Poll workers followed procedures and voting progressed without violence or disruption, except for one incident in San Pedro Sula, where police dispersed a demonstration by election opponents. Embassy Tegucigalpa observation teams report voter turnout was heavy and enthusiastic. The S [...]
2009-11-30 03:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC HO KHLS
09STATE122429PRESIDENT HAS HISTORIC MEET WITH ASEAN LEADERS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On November 15 in Singapore, President Obama participated in the first U.S. - Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders, Meeting with all 10 ASEAN countries. The meeting was an opportunity to highlight increased U.S. engagement with ASEAN and the region generall [...]
2009-11-30 14:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PGOV PREL XB XC XE XU XV ZO
09STATE12250FOR AMBASSADOR JOHN F. TEFFT TO SIGN AN ADDENDUM
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Tbilisi. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (U) BACKGROUND: On February 2, 2007, U.S. Ambassador to Georgia John F. Tefft signed the Joint Document of U.S. and Georgian Delegations on Georgia's Priority Needs to Improve its Capabilities to Combat Nuclear [...]
2009-02-10 21:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PGOV PREL GG
09STATE122615EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99329 THRU 99341
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-30 20:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG MASS PHUM PM PREL SNAR
09STATE122623LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE TEGUCIGALPA 01165,
[...] (SBU) As of November 24,2009 the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed. 2. (SBU) Names of the proposed candidates are as follows: AGUILERA PEREZ, Marvin Javier POB: Tegucigalpa, Honduras DOB: 22 May 1974 ALV [...]
2009-11-30 20:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PREL SNAR HO
09STATE122656LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 2002)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 11/30/200 [...]
2009-11-30 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE122675LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 886)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend Prevention of and Fight against Cyber Crime Training to be held in Chisinau, Moldova in December 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals l [...]
2009-11-30 21:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE122719MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR UNDC
[...] (U) Department requests mission clearance for Susan Burk and Scott Davis to conduct meetings at the United Nations in preparation for the upcoming Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in May 2010. Burk and Davis plan to be in New York on December 2 and 3. Both hold TS/SCI cleara [...]
2009-11-30 23:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC PARM UNDC ASEC
09STATE122724GUIDANCE: ANTI-ISRAEL RESOLUTIONS IN THE UNGA
[...] (U) This is an action message. 2. (U) Mission should call for the vote and vote "no" on resolutions put up for adoption on December 1 and 2 dealing with the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, the Division for Palestinian Rights of the Secretariat, [...]
2009-12-01 00:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER UNSC KPAL IS
09STATE122725PROMOTING SUPPORT FOR UNSCR 1540 VOLUNTARY FUND
[...] (U) This is an action request for Moscow, P3 Embassies (London and Paris),the European Union Council and Commission, which participate in the G8 Nonproliferation Directors Group (NPDG),as well as Norway -- see paras 7 and 10 to be left as non-papers. For USUN, see para 12, for Ottawa, see [...]
2009-12-01 00:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC EUN RS CA UK FR NO
09STATE122731THE PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE WAY
[...] (SBU) Summary: After a period of intensive review, the President will announce his decision about the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan in an address to the nation from the United States Military Academy at West Point on December 1 at eight o'clock pm eastern standard time. I request th [...]
2009-12-01 01:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCLINTON HILLARY PREL AF PK
09STATE122781TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 2 AS
[...] (SBU) Over 1,500 domestic and international observers continue to report positive feedback on the election's procedural and technical execution. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal announced Pepe Lobo of the National Party as the winner with approximately 56 percent of the vote. (Ops/Embassy Teg [...]
2009-12-01 05:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC HO KHLS
09STATE122923Second OAS Public Security Ministerial Spotlights Crime
[...] (U) This cable is sent from the U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States. 2. (SBU) Summary. Public Security Ministers, Justice Ministers, and Attorneys Generals met in Santo Domingo Nov. 4-5, 2009 for the OAS Second Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Ameri [...]
2009-12-01 16:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL XL XK XM XR OAS
09STATE122948HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-01 17:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE123075LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 890)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the SES Course in Garmisch, Germany, from January 20-28, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible d [...]
2009-12-01 20:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE123101LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1249)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Communications Interoperability for Coalitions Deployments Course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no c [...]
2009-12-01 21:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PREL BK
09STATE123121LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1285)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the USPTO Workshop on IP Protection and Enforcement. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogator [...]
2009-12-01 21:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PREL BK
09STATE123222THE PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE WAY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The President will announce his decision on the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan in an address to the nation from the United States Military Academy at West Point on December 1 at 8:00 p.m. eastern standard time. This cable contains information which we hope will be us [...]
2009-12-02 01:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AF PK
09STATE12334USUN INSTRUCTION: OBJECT TO LIBERIA FOCAL POINT
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN is requested to block the Ukrainian request to delist Valeriy Naydo. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (U) Valeriy Naydo, a Ukrainian national, has been described as Viktor Bout's number two man in South Africa. He was a former pilot for Bout and one [...]
2009-02-11 00:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN LI PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE123471HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-02 16:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE123472HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-02 16:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE123528SUDAN: TALKING POINTS FOR DECEMBER 4 BRIEFING BY
[...] (U) USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points and questions in paragraph three for the December 4 Security Council Briefing by the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo. The U.S. objective for this briefing is to: (1) emphasize that the Governme [...]
2009-12-02 18:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM SU XA XW
09STATE123634LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1198
[...] (SBU) As of December 2, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: SINAPRED Tijerino Acevedo, Ivan Antonio; DOB: 20 Apr 1950 Balmaceda Vivas, Clemente de Jesus; DOB: 20 Feb 1944 Perez Narvaez, Jose Luis; [...]
2009-12-02 20:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE123692RESPONSE: PRES. KIKWETE TELLS REP. PAYNE THAT
[...] We have received information (reftel) that the Government of Tanzania (GOT) has expressed interest in partnering with Turkey to bring the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and Somali opposition factions together for talks. In response to this idea, we request post draw from the following t [...]
2009-12-02 20:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYER SO TU TZ OREP PBTS PINR PINS PREF PREL PTER
09STATE124052LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2003)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend training at Defense Language Institute. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as [...]
2009-12-03 19:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE124101LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1285)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the USPTO Workshop on IP Protection and Enforcement 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory [...]
2009-12-03 21:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PREL BK
09STATE124354JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-04 14:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE124359JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR DOJ/OPDAT
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-04 14:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE124405JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR JAF OFFICERS
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-04 15:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE124540LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 706)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend DRUG AWARENESS AND DEMAND REDUCTION in NEW JERSEY, U.S.A. from 12/6/2009 to 12/11/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel [...]
2009-12-04 19:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE124545LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 502)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend an ICITAP/ English Course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/03/2 [...]
2009-12-04 19:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KV
09STATE124550LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 517)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend an Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Counter proliferation Awareness course from December 07 through 11, 2009. Training will be held in Pristina, Kosovo [...]
2009-12-04 19:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV
09STATE124580UNDER SECRETARY HORMATS, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In an hour long meeting, Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs Robert Hormats and Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Rachid discussed the global economic situation and its impact on Egypt. Both agreed that it was important to ensure the str [...]
2009-12-04 20:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG ETRD EG
09STATE124688SCSL FUNDRAISING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests that USUN send letters of appeal for voluntary contributions to support financially the Special Court for Sierra Leone to the following Diplomatic Missions to the United Nations: Spain, France, Swi [...]
2009-12-05 01:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKJUS KAWC UN SL NL
09STATE124834THE FIRST SCIENCE ENVOYS AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-07 06:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ISCON KISL KSCA OEXC OVIP PREL SCUL SENV SOCI
09STATE124977EXTENSION OF INCIRLIK HUB AGREEMENTS
[...] (SBU) Background: Last year the Government of Turkey (GOT) extended the Incirlik Hub and Related Agreements (Tanker Basing, Retrograde, and FAA Aircraft) as the USG has requested annually in the past. End Background. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST EMBASSY BAGHDAD: Embassy Baghdad is requested to [...]
2009-12-07 16:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ TU PARM MARR PREL POLM EPET
09STATE125100LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 795)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend Life Cycle Management of Armaments Projects" seminar, 07-10 December 2009, Romania. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and p [...]
2009-12-07 19:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE125123LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 885)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the IVLP Crime Training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/07/2009. [...]
2009-12-07 20:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE125141LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 884)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the IMET-Sponsored Officer Training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information a [...]
2009-12-07 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE125419LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE ( BAKU 897)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend NCO training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/04/2009. Post is [...]
2009-12-08 16:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE125432LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1228)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Financial Crimes Seminar. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/0 [...]
2009-12-08 16:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE125451STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2, 5, AND 6. 2. DOD has asked the Department to secure status protections for U.S. DOD military and civilian personnel who will be present in the CAR in conjunction with engineering related cooperation activities, medical assessments, humanitarian [...]
2009-12-08 16:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIA MARR MOPS PREL US
09STATE125481LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 222)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the International Law Enforcement Academy located in Budapest, Hungary from January 11 through March 4, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the indivi [...]
2009-12-08 17:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE125572GOJ MAKES CLEAR ICNND REPORT IS UNOFFICIAL
[...] (SBU) Takeo Akiba, Minister for Political Affairs at the Japanese embassy, called on ISN Acting Assistant Secretary Vann Van Diepen and Special Representative for Nuclear Nonproliferation Susan Burk on December 7 to make clear the status of the forthcoming report of the International Commissio [...]
2009-12-08 19:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJA PARM PREL
09STATE125664BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050203752 for the export of firearms to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...]
2009-12-08 21:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC GT
09STATE125902LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1326 )
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the IMET Command General Staff College course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory info [...]
2009-12-09 15:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON EINV SR
09STATE125930LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2003)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend training at Defense Language Institute. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as [...]
2009-12-09 16:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE126209US APPROACH TO 2010 NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION
[...] (U) SUMMARY: This is an action request (see para 11 below). As we reach the six- month mark before the start of the May 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference (NPT RevCon),posts are requested to use all appropriate opportunities with host government officials and in publi [...]
2009-12-09 22:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PARM ENRG PREL IAEA NPT MNUC KTBT
09STATE126229DEMARCHE REQUEST: NYC TO IMPOSE TAX ON AU
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (SBU) Background. The City of New York notified the U.S. Mission to the United Nations (USUN) on December 2 that both the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) Observer Missions to the UN are obliged to pay municipal property tax. After examining t [...]
2009-12-10 00:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AORC ODIP
09STATE126570LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2055)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the COMBATING TERRORISM LANGUAGE PROGRAM AND PROGRAM ON TERRORISM AND SECURITY STUDIES, JANUARY 12 THROUGH MARCH 19 2010, THE MARSHALL CENTER, GARMISCH-PARTERKIRCHEN, G [...]
2009-12-10 19:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE126671MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR IO/UNP OFFICER
[...] (SBU) Mission clearance is requested for IO/UNP Multilateral Affairs Officer Kristian G. Moore for travel to United Nations on Friday, December 11, 2009. Purpose of travel is to attend meetings in regards to Children in Armed Conflict (CAAC). 2. (SBU) Mission assistance is requested for ren [...]
2009-12-10 21:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA USUN PREL
09STATE126694DEMARCHE: OUTREACH FOR ASSISTANCE TO WFP IN PAKISTAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 6. 2. (U) Department requests that Posts amplify Department's outreach to key donors for USD 36 million in urgent assistance to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Pakistan. This donor assistance will cover anticipated breaks between January and [...]
2009-12-10 22:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR EAID ECON ETRD IO PGOV PHUM PK PREF PREL
09STATE126748SENEGAL: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Senegal to help st [...]
2009-12-11 02:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG SG
09STATE126780CORRECTED TEXT: THE FIRST SCIENCE ENVOYS AND
[...] (SBU)Summary: The Secretary announced the U.S. Science Envoy Program on November 3. The Science Envoys will seek to identify new opportunities and build new partnerships in Science and Technology (S&T) cooperation. The first three envoys will begin travel in January and February, and posts are [...]
2009-12-11 03:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ISCON KISL KSCA OEXC OVIP PREL SCUL SENV SOCI
09STATE127191FOR RELEASE: Dip Note on Access to Colombian Extraditees
[...] (SBU) Washington requests Embassy Bogota deliver the below diplomatic note, at para 3, to an appropriate level of the Foreign Ministry. Please encourage the MFA to share the diplomatic note with relevant parts of the GOC and other governmental branches, sub-divisions and levels, as well as ind [...]
2009-12-11 19:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KJUS SNAR CO
09STATE127299BELARUS: DEMARCHE REQUEST ON ALLEGED DEATH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3 and 4. 2. (SBU) Background: Department was contacted on December 9, regarding alleged death threats journalist Irina Khalip received after publication of an article about the Emmanuel Zeltser case in "Novaya Gazeta" (Details sent via e [...]
2009-12-11 21:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV BO
09STATE127325BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on Technical Assistance Agreement TA113-04C for the export to Germany of technical data related to the [...]
2009-12-11 22:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC GM BM
09STATE127595Paris Club November 2009 Meeting and Negotiations with
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During the November 18, 2009, Paris Club "Tour d'Horizon," the IMF requested financing assurances for the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) new IMF program. Canada, troubled by the revocation of a mining license held by a Canadian-led consortium, waited until November 24 to [...]
2009-12-14 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EAID XM XA XH XL CN FR
09STATE127613JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR RJAF OFFICERS
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-14 17:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE127628LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1412)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Session 74 at the ILEA Training Academy in Budapest, Hungary from January 11, 2009 to March 4, 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals [...]
2009-12-14 17:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS PHUM SNAR SR
09STATE127637LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 814)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend an USG-sponsored training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/04/2 [...]
2009-12-14 18:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE127692JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COESPU TRAINING
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-14 19:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM MASS JO
09STATE127700LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 820)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend USG-sponsored training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/11/2009 [...]
2009-12-14 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE127868GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST CONSULTATIONS, DECEMBER 17
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN may draw from para two elements when making its intervention during Middle East consultations in the Security Council on December 17. 2. (SBU) Begin elements: I thank Special Coordinator Serry for his report. Advancing the cause of comprehensive peac [...]
2009-12-15 03:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC IS KPAL
09STATE12794DELEGATION GUIDANCE FOR THE EIGHTH IRFFI DONORS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-11 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON IT IZ DA PGOV PREL
09STATE12828HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for these individuals be filed with as m [...]
2009-02-11 21:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE128320FORWARD THINKING TO NEGATE "DEFAMATION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-16 03:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KISL KDEM PGOV OPDC
09STATE128931LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1279)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Drill Sergeants Duties Course scheduled for January 26 to January 29, 2010 in Parris Island, South Carolina. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the indiv [...]
2009-12-17 16:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE128956LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 716)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL in MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE,AL, U.S.A. from 12/29/2009 to 2/20/2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in r [...]
2009-12-17 16:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE12900SUDAN: DEMARCHE REQUEST ON POTENTIAL ARTICLE 16
[...] (U)Posts are instructed to demarche host countries at an appropriate level regarding the United States Government's strong desire not to see an Article 16 resolution tabled in the Security Council that would defer the probable International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Sudanese Pre [...]
2009-02-12 01:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM SU XA XW
09STATE129039LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 514)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates selected for the Combating Terrorism Language Program followed by the Program on Terrorism and Security Studies scheduled for 12 January to 19 March 2010. The training will be held at the [...]
2009-12-17 19:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KV
09STATE129040LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 515)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the International Criminal Investigative Assistance Program (ICITAP) for a Management and Information Technology Software Training scheduled for January 11-19 2010. [...]
2009-12-17 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KV
09STATE129064LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 720)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the DEFENSE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COURSE in MONTEREY, CA, U.S.A. from 12/27/2009 to 2/5/2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reft [...]
2009-12-17 19:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE129073LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 2004)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING AT LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS AND NETSAFA INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA ON 12/30/09 - 05/24/10. 2. (U) The Dep [...]
2009-12-17 20:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE129087LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 2003)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING AT LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS AND FORT LEONARD WOOD, MISSOURI ON 12/30/09 - 10/07/10. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the [...]
2009-12-17 20:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE129118JAPAN: DEMARCHE ON POSTAL REFORM REVIEW
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: The Government of Japan is currently undergoing an intensive process of reviewing postal reform policies and drafting new legislation regarding the structure and services offered by Japan Post. The USG, though neutral [...]
2009-12-17 20:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV JA
09STATE129187ENGAGING COALITION PARTNERS TO QUICKLY REVIEW
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paragraph 3). 2. (U) Begin Summary: Significant numbers of additional U.S. civilian personnel are now arriving in Afghanistan for deployment to all Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) as a critical element of our strategy. To facilitate timely deploy [...]
2009-12-17 22:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EAID UK NO SW GM HU CA NL LH FR SP IT NZ EZ
09STATE129201(U) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON THE RETIREMENT OF
[...] (SBU) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATED REFTEL ON THE TRANSITION OF PERSONNEL IN INDIA'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM. THE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON S.K. BANERJEE'S DEMEANOR, ENGAGEMENT WITH US OFFICIALS, AND HIS ABILITY TO LEAD INDIA'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM WAS PARTICULARLY HELPFUL. WE WOULD WELCOME A [...]
2009-12-17 23:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINR BEXP ECON EINV ENRG PREL TRGY IN
09STATE129239SUDAN: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR DECEMBER 21 DEBATE ON
[...] (SBU) USUN may draw from the points and questions in paragraph three for the December 21 Security Council briefing and debate on the Mbeki Report. The U.S. aims to support the objectives of the Mbeki report, but also point out that some of the Mbeki Report's recommendations may not advanc [...]
2009-12-18 02:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM SU XA XW
09STATE129526LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 932)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the attend the PTSS Course in Garmisch, Germany, from February 12- March 19, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and po [...]
2009-12-18 19:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE129945HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129946HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129947HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129948HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129949HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129950HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129951HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129952HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129953HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129954HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129955HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129956HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129957HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129958HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129960HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129961HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129963HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE130129LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 947)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the different IMET sponsored training sessions. The first is the Engineer CCC training course to be held in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri from December 21,2009 to June 18 [...]
2009-12-22 17:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE130137LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 950)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the Army's C&GSC Training to be held at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas from 03 January to 10 December 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credi [...]
2009-12-22 17:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE130194LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1323)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Combined Strategic Intelligence Training Course scheduled for January 7, 2010 in Washington, D.C. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual liste [...]
2009-12-22 19:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE130196LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2074)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the TRAINING AT THE DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, LACKLAND AFB, SAN ANTONIO, TX; INFANTRY SCHOOL AND US AIR TRANPORTATION CORPS, FORT BENNING, GA; FEBRUARY 3, 2010 - DECE [...]
2009-12-22 20:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE130244LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2129)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the TRAINING AT BASIC WMD INVESTIGATIVE ANALYSIS IN TBILISI, GEORGIA. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no cr [...]
2009-12-22 20:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE130299LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1218)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Communications Interoperability for Coalition Deployments program scheduled for January 11 to January 15, 2010 in Germany. 2. (U) The Department of State has ve [...]
2009-12-22 21:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE130336REPORT OF THE 26TH MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
[...] (SBU) The 26th meeting of the AIT-TECRO JSCCNC was held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on October 26-27, 2009. The two sides discussed collaboration in the areas of nuclear reactor safety and regulation, radioactive waste management, emergency management, nuclear fuel research, safeguards, nuclear medi [...]
2009-12-22 23:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM ENRG KNNP TW
09STATE130521LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1957)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the at Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB, San Antonio; and at the Air Defense Artillery School, Fort Sill, OK. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the [...]
2009-12-23 16:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE130529LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 223)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the U.S. Army Command General Staff College/ILE at Ft Leavenworth, KS. The course is scheduled for January 3 - December 10, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has [...]
2009-12-23 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE130560KUDOS TO DUBAI AND ABU DHABI FOR EXCELLENT
[...] (SBU) EEB appreciates Embassy Abu Dhabi's and Congen Dubai's timely, consistent, and astute reporting on the recent Dubai World debt crisis and related financial events. These cables have been extremely helpful in laying out the broader political and economic policy challenges posed by the deb [...]
2009-12-23 17:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD PREL AE
09STATE130670LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 821)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vicenza, Italy, 18 January 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in r [...]
2009-12-23 20:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE130685LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1462)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the George C. Marshall Center (GCMC) Security Studies Language Program (SSLP) and Program in Advanced Security Studies (PASS) 10-5, scheduled for February 23 - June 18 [...]
2009-12-23 20:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM PREL SR
09STATE130735EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE 99342 THRU 99365 AND
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-12-23 20:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG MASS PHUM PM PREL SNAR
09STATE130751DEMARCHE REQUEST: COMPAORE,S MEDIATION EFFORT IN
[...] (U) This is an action request (please see paras 2-3). 2. (SBU) Post is requested, at the level of the Charg d,Affaires, to demarche Burkinabe President Blaise Compaore regarding the ongoing mediation process aimed at resolving the conflict in Guinea. 3. (SBU) Post may draw upon the fo [...]
2009-12-23 21:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYGV PGOV PHUM PINR PREL UV
09STATE131161LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1428)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vicenza, Italy beginning on January 18, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individ [...]
2009-12-28 15:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM MASS PHUM PREL IT SR
09STATE131166LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (ANKARA 1706)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the ATA PREVENTING ATTACKS ON SOFT TARGETS COURSE. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory [...]
2009-12-28 15:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PGOV PREL TU
09STATE131230LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1352)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Basic Lanuage Course scheduled for April 28, 2010 in Lackland, AFB, San Antonio, TX. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel an [...]
2009-12-28 18:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE131564LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 821)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vicenza, Italy, 18 January 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in r [...]
2009-12-29 18:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE131640ASEAN DIRECTORS GENERAL REVIEW PROGRESS ON
[...] (U) Summary. Directors General (DGs) from the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met with EAP/RSP director on December 15 in Manila to review progress on implementing the November ASEAN ) U.S. Leaders' Meeting Joint Statement and to initiate planning for the next ASEAN ) U.S. [...]
2009-12-29 19:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON PGOV PHUM PREL XB XC XD XE XU XV ZO ASEAN
09STATE131658LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 829)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Program in Advanced Security Studies", 26 Mar-18 Jun 2010, Garmisch, Germany. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and pos [...]
2009-12-29 20:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE131661UN 1267 (AL-QAIDA/TALIBAN) SANCTIONS: SOLICITING
[...] (U) This is an action request. All Action addresses, please see paragraphs 7- 9. Paragraphs 10 ) 49 contain instructions for specific posts. ------------------------------------ SUMMARY and OBJECTIVES ------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Maintaining the legitimacy and effe [...]
2009-12-29 20:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PREL PTER
09STATE131668LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 992)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the FY09 IMET TRAINING IN THE US STARTING DEC.30, 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogat [...]
2009-12-29 20:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE131681LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 967)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the STACS Course in Garmisch, Germany, from February 2-24, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible [...]
2009-12-29 20:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE131695LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2237)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the study tour sponsored by Project Harmony in Burlington and Montpelier, VT and Washington DC. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in [...]
2009-12-29 21:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM SNAR GG
09STATE131827LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1348)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the ATA 7048, WMD/CBRN Operations Course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory informatio [...]
2009-12-30 14:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE132132LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1340
[...] (SBU) As of December 30, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Calero Cerda, Alberto Xavier; Cpt; 05 Apr 1978 Borge mendoza, Jader Antonio; Cpt; 01 Feb 1977 Corrales Estrada, Francis [...]
2009-12-30 22:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE132135LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1354
[...] (SBU) As of December 30, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Castillo Espinoza, Gustavo Adolfo; Cpt; 17 Sept 1964 Blandino, Miguel Angel; Lt; 13 Jan 1961 Ardon Martinez, Denis Rafa [...]
2009-12-30 22:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE132138LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1360
[...] (SBU) As of December 30, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: n/a Hernandez Paramo, Jorge Alberto; Sub-Comm; 23 Apr 1957 Martinez Granados, Heyton Lenin; Sub-Off; 19 Sept 1986 Guido Barrios, Edgar [...]
2009-12-30 22:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE132577REPLY TO EMBASSY REQUEST FOR BULGARIA TO BE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-31 20:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BU
09STATE13390REQUEST FOR SITE SURVEY OF REFUGEE PROCESSING
[...] In anticipation of a change in processing locations for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interviews of refugees in Amman, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO conduct a security evaluation of the [...]
2009-02-12 21:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ASEC JO
09STATE13391REQUEST FOR SITE SURVEY OF IMMIGRATION CENTER IN
[...] Per ref A and in anticipation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interview of a refugee currently held at the Immigration detention center in Sanaa, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a [...]
2009-02-12 21:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF ASEC YE
09STATE13453GEORGIA - VOTING INSTRUCTION FOR UNOMIG MANDATE
[...] (U) This is an action request: The Department instructs USUN to vote in favor of the following UN Security Council resolution regarding the UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG),to be considered by the Council on Friday, February 13, 2009. The United States will co-sponsor the resolution [...]
2009-02-13 03:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL GG
09STATE13701JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR U.S. COAST
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel A Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inf [...]
2009-02-13 16:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EWWT PREL JO
09STATE13703CORRECTED CABLE: DELEGATION GUIDANCE FOR THE
[...] (U) This cable corrects references, background and certain guidance points appearing in reftel State 12794. 2. (U) This is an action cable for the U.S. delegation to the eighth formal meeting of the Donors Committee that oversees the International Reconstruction Fund Facility for Iraq (IRFF [...]
2009-02-13 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON IT IZ DA PGOV PREL
09STATE13944ECUADOR: MANTA FORWARD OPERATING LOCATION
[...] (U) The following points respond to Embassy Quito's request (reftel) for a timeline for the withdrawal from the Manta Forward Operating Location, as well as other information. Post may share these points with GOE counterparts. 2. (U) TALKING POINTS: MANTA FOL WITHDRAWAL ------------------ [...]
2009-02-13 21:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MOPS SNAR EC
09STATE13962DEMOCRACY IN MAURITANIA: DEMARCHING THE EU
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 4 and 5. BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (U) On February 5, the African Union (AU) decided to impose targeted sanctions (visa denials, travel restrictions and freezing of assets) against the military junta and its supporters in Mauritania, [...]
2009-02-13 21:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEUN MR PGOV PHUM PREL
09STATE14039GUIDANCE FOR THE 2009 UN GROUP OF GOVERNMENTAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: This message provides guidance for the U.S. Expert to the 2009 UN Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on the Continuing Operation of the UN Register of Conventional Arms. The 2009 GGE will meet February 16 - 20, April 27 - May 3, and July 13-17. The February and April meetin [...]
2009-02-14 03:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM MCAP UNGA CDG MASS SIPDIS
09STATE14143CWC: GUIDANCE FOR THE 55th SESSION OF THE OPCW
[...] (U) This document provides guidance for the U.S. delegation to the Fifty-fifth Session of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Executive Council (EC). There are many issues of routine business before the EC. The agenda items that could become politically charged i [...]
2009-02-16 00:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC OPCW CBW SIPDIS
09STATE14176GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST CONSULTATIONS, FEBRUARY
[...] (SBU) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from points in para 2-4 below as a basis for its participation in Security Council consultations on the Middle East scheduled for February 18, and for its public statements on the consultation. 2. (U) Talking points. -- Thank [...]
2009-02-16 17:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL IS KPAL
09STATE14417BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050135227 for the export of ballistic plates to Mexico. Post is requested to complete [...]
2009-02-17 18:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC MX
09STATE14566DEMARCHE REQUEST: EU REGULATORY COMMITTEE
[...] Sensitive but unclassified Entire text 2. (U) This is an action request. Please see Para 6. 3. (SBU) BEGIN SUMMARY: On February 25, 2009, the EU's DG Environment Regulatory Committee will vote on the DG Environment's proposal to approve two biotech corn varieties for cultivation pur [...]
2009-02-17 23:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EUN TBIO
09STATE14899APPROVED BUILDING BLOCKS FOR CONSULTATIONS ON
[...] (U) USUN should draw from the building blocks in para 2 during consultations on Burma in the Security Council on Feburary 20 and with the Group of Friends on February 23. 2. (SBU) Following are Department and NSC-approved building blocks. BEGIN BUILDING BLOCKS -- A year and half has pa [...]
2009-02-18 18:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UNSC BM
09STATE15086MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST
[...] (U) The United States continues to be involved at all levels in coordinating support activities for various 1540 Committee implementation activities. This involvement has deepened through our strategic interest in full implementation of UNSCR 1540 -- which recently included bilateral assista [...]
2009-02-18 21:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC PARM PGOV PREL PTER UNSC OTRA
09STATE15253APPROVED BUILDING BLOCKS FOR U.S. INTERVENTION AT
[...] (U) USUN should draw from the building blocks in para 2 during U.S. intervention in the debate on UN Security Council reform in the General Assembly on February 19, 2009. Department requests that post re-clear the final statement if it is significantly and substantively different from the bui [...]
2009-02-19 14:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KUNR UNGA UNSC
09STATE1589DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CHINA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ILEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified in paragraph 2 below. The individuals from the Guangzhou Anti-Smuggling Bureau listed below are candidates to attend [...]
2009-01-07 21:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM PTER PREL MARR SNAR HK CH TH
09STATE15931UK TO HOST MULTILATERAL FUEL ASSURANCES
[...] (U) This message provides guidance requested in Reftel. See para 2. 2. (SBU) UNVIE is requested to approach UK Mission interlocutors at the most appropriate level and convey the following points: -- The United States welcomes UK efforts to push forward the adoption of multilateral fuel a [...]
2009-02-20 17:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMNUC PREL PARM
09STATE1600BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH EMBASSY, CHILEAN,
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Compliance Specialist Judd Stitziel from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met 25-26 September 2008 in Santiago with embassy, Chilean, and industry officials to discuss implementation of the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and U.S. expo [...]
2009-01-07 21:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC CI
09STATE16110DEMARCHE TO ENCOURAGE GOC TO ACCREDIT AND APPOINT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-20 21:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ CA MOPS PREL
09STATE1623DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a JUSMAG IMET candidate to attend the Naval Staff College from January 8, 2009 thro [...]
2009-01-07 23:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
09STATE16716COUNTERPROPOSAL - AGREEMENT WITH TRINIDAD AND
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. 2. (SBU) On February 6, 2009, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) submitted to post a diplomatic note with the GOTT response to the U.S. request for a status of forces agreement that would cover cale [...]
2009-02-23 22:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIA MARR MOPS PREL PM TD
09STATE16717RESPONDING TO JAPAN'S REQUEST FOR MEGAPORTS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 2-3. 2. (SBU) As outlined in reftel, officials in the Government of Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs have repeatedly requested Megaports "reciprocity" and information-sharing (reftel) in the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach (LA/LB). Embassy T [...]
2009-02-23 22:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EWWT JA
09STATE17091OPEN SKIES TREATY MISSION IN RUSSIAN FAR EAST
[...] (U) This is an action cable - see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) Summary and background. The United States and Germany will jointly conduct an Open Skies Treaty flight over the Russian Far East from March 2-7. The mission will be conducted from Khabarovsk Novyy (ICAO code: UHHH) International Airpo [...]
2009-02-24 20:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOSCE PARM PREL RU KS CH GM
09STATE17134LEAHY VETTING FOR CAMERONIAN MILTARY PERSONNEL
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 24, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Dominic Nkengafac DOB: July 18, 1957 POB: Fontem, Cameroon Father: Agendia A [...]
2009-02-24 21:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CM
09STATE17214RANF: U.S. DEMARCHE TO FORWARD-LEANING RECIPIENT
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 9; Kuwait please see paras 9 and 10. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Since 2003, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Secretariat has been developing a mechanism for reliable access to nuclear fuel (RANF). This mechanism is intended to suppleme [...]
2009-02-24 23:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ENRG JO KNNP KU MO QA SA TH TRGY TS VM IAEA
09STATE1725DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for the ILEA Bangkok Post Blast Investigations training session scheduled from Janu [...]
2009-01-08 15:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
09STATE17394DEMARCHE TO SECURITY COUNCIL ON UNSCR 1540 --
[...] (U) This is an action request for USUN, see para 3. USUN may also leave para 6 points as a non-paper. Other Posts as info only. 2. (U) Background: New Security Council member Mexico, in its capacity as Vice Chairman on the 1540 Committee, is leading a UN Working Group focused on condu [...]
2009-02-25 13:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC
09STATE1744DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for the ILEA Bangkok Clandestine Lab Investigations and Chemical Control training s [...]
2009-01-08 15:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
09STATE17710REPORT ON DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG,S MEETING
[...] (U) On February 13, Deputy Secretary Steinberg met with the International Commission on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament (ICNND),whose co-chairs Gareth Evans, former Foreign Minister of Australia, and Yoriko Kawaguchi, former Foreign Minister of Japan, urged strong leadership from th [...]
2009-02-25 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC CDG ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PGOV PREL UNGA IAEA NPT
09STATE17766POINTS FOR OPEN DEBATE ON UNSCR 1830 (UNAMI)
[...] (U) USUN should draw from the points in para 2 during the open debate on UNSCR 1830 (UNAMI) in the Security Council on February 26. 2. (SBU) Begin points: ------- General ------- -- The end of the MNF-I mandate on December 31 of last year marked a new beginning for Iraq and its rela [...]
2009-02-26 02:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC IZ
09STATE1794AUTHORIZATION FOR YEMEN IN COUNTRY REFUGEE
[...] PRM acknowledges receipt of the P-1 referrals and authorizes processing of the six cases (35 individuals) noted in reftels. DHS/USCIS has concurred in this approval. 2. PRM has coordinated with OPE Istanbul and DHS/USCIS to arrange for processing at the earliest possible date, currently sch [...]
2009-01-08 17:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIRF PHUM PREF YM
09STATE17943WHA PARTICIPATION IN US-CANADA-OAS BORDER
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3 and 4. 2. (SBU) On March 16-18, 2009, the United States, the Government of Canada, and the Organization of American States, (OAS) Department of Public Security will co-host an important seminar for representatives of OAS Member States [...]
2009-02-26 15:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM ETTC PREL PBTS EWWT OAS
09STATE17976HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING:
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 26, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Falanga Yakusu Rank: COMD Unit: EMG/ADM DOB: September 14, 1967 Name: Nzazu Ka [...]
2009-02-26 16:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CG
09STATE1801DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to attend the EXBS-Sponsored US Coast Guard Boarding Officer training [...]
2009-01-08 17:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
09STATE18098LEAHY VETTING FOR LIBREVILLE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 26, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Jean Delis Makita Rank: Lieutenant Major Organization: Gendarmerie Nationale DOB: [...]
2009-02-26 19:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE18133LEAHY VETTINF FOR ILEA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 26, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Emmanuel Ndayiziga Rank: OPC2 DOB: 1970 POB: Karehe Rango, Burundi Name: Gast [...]
2009-02-26 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MARR PHUM BY
09STATE18258GUIDANCE: SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FOR LEBANON MANAGEMENT
[...] Department appreciates USUN's work on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon Management Committee (STL-MC) and provides the following guidance for use in the next STL-MC meeting, currently scheduled for February 27. 2. After reviewing REF A and B regarding a possible change in Prosecutor Bellemar [...]
2009-02-27 00:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER UNSC LE
09STATE18284FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 20, 2009 SUBSTANTIVE SESSION OF
[...] (SBU) The annual substantive session of the General Assembly's Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (the C-34) will be held February 23 to March 20. We have reviewed the 2008 C-34 report (A/62/19),as well as the Secretary-General's report on implementation of the recommendations of t [...]
2009-02-27 04:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO MARR AMGT SC GA
09STATE18619DELIVERY OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION CARGO INVENTORY
[...] (SBU) Background. On March 20, 2002, the United States, Belarus, and Russia reached agreement in the START Treaty,s Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC) regarding use of ground transportation and related services, provided by a Russian commercial cargo carrier designated by the R [...]
2009-02-27 18:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKACT PARM START JCIC US RS BO
09STATE18780PRENOTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL DESIGNATIONS OF
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) will, on Tuesday, March 3, announce the designations of 11 entities, affiliated with Iran's Bank Melli, under Executiv [...]
2009-02-27 21:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PARM PREL
09STATE18796DEPARTMENT APPROVAL TO SEND DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON
[...] (SBU) In response to the Embassy,s request for approval dated 26 February (Reftel),the State Department hereby authorizes the Embassy to send the below text as a diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Tajikistan. Begin Text: Complimentary Opening... an [...]
2009-02-27 21:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF TI EAID PARM PREL
09STATE18883AFGHANISTAN - UNAMA GUIDANCE
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. In response to reftel, and per interagency decision, the Department authorizes USUN to communicate to officials at the UN and relevant Permanent Missions in New York that the U.S. Government does not support reconfiguration of the current UN Assistance Mission [...]
2009-02-28 01:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AF MARR
09STATE19213SUDAN: DEMARCHE REQUEST ON ICC ARREST WARRANT FOR
[...] (SBU) As they deem appropriate and useful, action addressees are instructed to approach host countries at an appropriate level regarding the International Criminal Court's (ICC) likely announcement of an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday, March 4. Libya is likel [...]
2009-03-03 00:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM SU XA XW
09STATE19465JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE 6910
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-03-03 16:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM MASS PREL JO
09STATE19468JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR U.S. COAST
[...] (SBU) In response to reftels A-C 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 Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of [...]
2009-03-03 16:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EWWT PREL JO
09STATE19794DEMARCHE REQUEST: MAFF STORAGE OF IMPORTED RICE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (U) BACKGROUND: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) publicly released findings of its December 2008 and January 2009 inspection of imported rice that is kept in long-term government storage. The inspections resu [...]
2009-03-03 22:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ETRD PREL JA
09STATE19846U.S. AMBASSADORS FUND FOR COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable provides guidance and instructions for the administration of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Counterterrorism. The Fund was established in 2008 by the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (-S/CT) to support projects that apply tools of soft power to counterte [...]
2009-03-04 03:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EFIN PTER KCRM KPAO KHLS AEMR
09STATE2008GUIDANCE: GA SPECIAL SESSION ON THE HUMANITARIAN
[...] (SBU) At the request of the Non-Aligned Movement, the UN General Assembly may hold on January 8 or 9 a resumption of its Emergency Special Session on "Illegal Israeli actions in Occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory." This emergency session last convened o [...]
2009-01-08 21:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA UNSC PREL IS SY KPAL
09STATE205DEPARTMENT LEAHY VETTING CLEARANCE FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations for the following individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to attend Specialized English Language Training and Airfield Operations courses a [...]
2009-01-02 18:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL PGOV SNAR KCRM PP
09STATE206DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CHINA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ILEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual from the State Forestry Administration, Department of Forest Police listed below. This individual is a candidate to att [...]
2009-01-02 18:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM PTER PREL MARR SNAR HK CH TH
09STATE207DEPARTMENT LEAHY VETTING CLEARANCE FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations for the following individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to attend the Intelligence in Combating Terrorism and Military Intelligence Basic [...]
2009-01-02 18:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL PGOV SNAR KCRM PP
09STATE208DEPARTMENT LEAHY VETTING CLEARANCE FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations for the following individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to attend the First Sergeant's Course at Sergeant Major's Academy in Fort Bliss, [...]
2009-01-02 18:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL PGOV SNAR KCRM PP
09STATE20890JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-03-05 23:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT PREL ASEC JO
09STATE21098GUIDANCE: SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FOR LEBANON MANAGEMENT
[...] (U) Department provides the following guidance for Agenda Item 3 of the 35th meeting of the Management Committee of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL): ----------------- Tax Reimbursement ----------------- 2. (SBU) USUN may support the proposal put forward to reimburse STL judges fo [...]
2009-03-06 15:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER UNSC LE
09STATE21166LEAHY VETTING FOR AFRICAN ENDEAVOR CONFERENCE IN
[...] (SBU) the Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Maurice Gateretse Rank: Colonel DOB: 1960 POB: Burundi Passport #: PD005123 Name: [...]
2009-03-06 16:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MARR HUM BY
09STATE21371IRAQ MINISTRY OF HEALTH INVESTMENT CONFERENCE:
[...] (U) Summary: At the Iraq Health Investment Summit, held on February 19 and 20 in Istanbul, the Minister of Health, Dr. Salih al-Hasnawi, showcased Iraq's 2009-2013 health plan and solicited partnerships with private companies. Potential investors believed there were opportunities in the new [...]
2009-03-06 20:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCMGT CVIS VO PA PGOV PREL SOCI ECON IZ
09STATE21540RESPONSE TO DUTCH POINTS ON MARCH 31 AFGHANISTAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (SBU) On March 6, the Political Counselor at the Embassy of The Netherlands in Washington conveyed an informal Dutch response to the U.S. non-paper outlining our concept for a Ministerial conference on Afghanistan. The Dutch envis [...]
2009-03-07 22:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AF PK
09STATE21769BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050143937 for the export of pistols to Israel. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...]
2009-03-09 15:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC IS
09STATE21922GUIDANCE: POINTS FOR USE IN UNSCR 1701
[...] (U) USUN should draw from the points in para 2 during the U.S. intervention in UNSCR 1701 consultations on March 10, 2009. Department requests that USUN seek further guidance if the final statement differs significantly and substantively from the points below. 2. (SBU) Begin points: - [...]
2009-03-09 18:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER UNSC LE SY IS
09STATE22404EXTENSION OF ANNUAL STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT
[...] (U) Summary/Action Request: Department requests that post propose to the Netherlands Government (GONL) to extend the current bilateral SOFA through an exchange of diplomatic notes based on the text in paragraphs 3 and 4 below, which is virutally identical to the previous exchange of notes that [...]
2009-03-10 18:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PREL NL NT NA AA XL
09STATE22496GUIDANCE FOR G-8 BIOTERRORISM EXPERTS GROUP
[...] (U) This message provides guidance for the U.S. delegation to the U.S. delegation to the G-8 Bioterrorism Experts Group (BTEX) workshop in Tokyo, March 12-13, 2009. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Disarmament, Nonproliferation a [...]
2009-03-10 19:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL PTER GM JA RS CA UK IT FR TBIO
09STATE22566RANF: GUIDANCE FOR U.S. DELEGATION TO UK
[...] (U) For London: This is an action request. See para 7 below. 2. (U) This document provides guidance (paras 5-6) for the U.S. delegation, to be led by UNVIE Ambassador Schulte, to the UK Conference on "Multilateral Approaches to the Nuclear Fuel Cycle," which will be held March 17-18 in Lond [...]
2009-03-10 21:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ENRG KNNP TRGY UK IAEA
09STATE22576GUIDANCE: SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FOR LEBANON MANAGEMENT
[...] (U) Department provides the following guidance regarding compensation for judges employed by the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). This guidance modifies that previously sent in REF A. 2. (SBU) USUN may support the British compromise proposal which provides for a one-time adjustment of t [...]
2009-03-10 23:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER UNSC LE
09STATE22965DEMARCHE: PRESS THE AFGHAN, PAKISTAN AND INDIAN
[...] (SBU) This is an Action Request, see paragraphs 6-8. 2. (SBU) The Indian donation of 250,000 mt of wheat to Afghanistan is a very welcome, generous action. The U.S. would like to urge the governments of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India to work together to realize this donation as soon as p [...]
2009-03-11 18:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR EAID ECON ETRD IN PK PREL AF
09STATE23254CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): INFORMATION
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Baghdad, The Hague for the CWC Delegation and Embassy London; see paragraphs 6 and 7. The contents of this cable are sensitive but unclassified; please protect accordingly. ---------- Background ---------- 2. (SBU) Iraq submitted its instrument [...]
2009-03-12 12:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC OPCW IZ
09STATE23279HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for these individuals be filed with as mu [...]
2009-03-12 12:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE23280HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for these individuals be filed with as mu [...]
2009-03-12 12:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE23281HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 this individual be filed with as much t [...]
2009-03-12 12:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE23282HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for these individuals be filed with as mu [...]
2009-03-12 12:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE23333P3 + UNITED NATIONS MEETING ON SOMALIA IN LONDON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The United Kingdom (UK) Foreign and Commonwealth Office reached out to invite us to this P3 United Nations (UN) meeting on Somalia one day prior to the two-day International Contact Group (ICG) on Somalia meeting commencing in Brussels. Discussion topics included recent politi [...]
2009-03-12 13:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID OVIP PGOV PREL SO KPKO
09STATE23493HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CANDIDATES NOMINATED TO
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 12, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Daniel Wander Rank: 2nd Sergeant E6 Unit/Origanization: Coast Guard DOB: July 7, 198 [...]
2009-03-12 16:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CM
09STATE23646CORRECTION TO STATE 12945: U.S. AND RUSSIAN COMM
[...] (SBU) This cable corrects and replaces reftel, which should be destroyed. Embassy Moscow, please note that the action request below is no longer valid. 2. (SBU) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. See paragraph 3 below. 3. (SBU) BACKGROUND: At approximately 11:55 a.m. (EST) on February 10, the [...]
2009-03-12 19:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL RS TSPA
09STATE23685DEMARCHE: PNG OF EMBASSY OFFICER FRANCISCO
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. See paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) The Department is concerned about the Bolivian government's unjustified declaration of Embassy officer Francisco Martinez persona non grata and its implications for bilateral and regional relations. 3. (SBU) The Department direct [...]
2009-03-12 20:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BL
09STATE23772HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 this individual be filed with as much t [...]
2009-03-12 21:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE24319THANK YOU TO EMBASSY DAMASCUS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-13 20:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAPER AMGT SY
09STATE24506GUIDANCE: CSW RESOLUTION ON PALESTINIAN WOMEN
[...] (SBU) USUN should call for a vote and vote against the resolution before the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on the "Situation of and Assistance to Palestinian Women." 2. (SBU) Mission is authorized to draw on previously cleared Departmental press guidance and Mission's Explanati [...]
2009-03-16 12:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UN IS KPAL KWMN
09STATE24630REQUEST TO RECEIVE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TO DISCUSS
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Ankara. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: U.S. Negotiator for Nuclear Security and Dismantlement Michael Stafford, Coordinator of the Nuclear Smuggling Outreach Initiative (NSOI),is seeking to meet with relevant Turkish officials to presen [...]
2009-03-16 15:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PARM PGOV PREL TU
09STATE24665DEMARCHE: SEEKING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR AMISOM
[...] This is an action request, please see paragraph 2. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (SBU) Post is asked to approach the Host Government at the highest appropriate levels to pursue the following objectives, drawing from the talking points in paragraph 3. Tokyo should also draw from the talking po [...]
2009-03-16 16:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL SO KPKO
09STATE2515DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR TIMOR-LESTE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in an ILEA Clandestine Lab Investigations/Chemica [...]
2009-01-09 22:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR KCRM PHUM PINR PREL TT
09STATE25200IRANIAN CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE 2010 COMMISSION ON
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see paragraph 4. 2. (U) Per Reftel, Iran has announced its intention to pursue the Chairmanship of the 2010 Commission on Narcotic Drugs and has been elected by the Asia Group to fill this role. A formal announcement is expected this week in Vienna [...]
2009-03-17 15:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC PREL SNAR IR
09STATE25242HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING - MARCH
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 17, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: BAYINGANA, Emmanuel Rank: Colonel Unit: RMA DOB: June 6, 1965 POB: Uganda 2. ( [...]
2009-03-17 16:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM RW
09STATE25568UN MISSION IN LIBERIA: SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] (U) The Security Council will hold consultations on Liberia on March 19, 2009. USUN may draw on the talking points in paragraph 3 for the U.S. delegation's remarks. 2. (SBU) SRSG Loej will brief on the recommendations on drawdown of the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) contained in the Febr [...]
2009-03-17 23:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO LI
09STATE262DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR HONG KONG LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to attend the Pacific Rim Security Conference from January 10-15, 2009. [...]
2009-01-02 20:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PHUM ASEC KCRM SNAR HK TH
09STATE263DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR HONG KONG LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok - Post Blast Investigations Course scheduled [...]
2009-01-02 20:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PHUM ASEC KCRM SNAR HK TH
09STATE26333HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 this individual be filed with as much t [...]
2009-03-19 14:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE26339SEEKING VIEWS ON IAEA PROPOSAL (WMD TERRORIST
[...] (SBU) This cable requests London and Paris obtain views regarding a proposal by Gustavo Zlauvunin, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) New York Representative, to integrate efforts of the various counterterrorism and nonproliferation Committees to focus on weapons of mass destruction (W [...]
2009-03-19 14:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC FR IAEA KPAO PARM PREL PTER UK UNSC
09STATE264DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the EXBS-Sponsored US Coast Guard Boarding Officer train [...]
2009-01-02 20:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
09STATE265DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the EXBS-Sponsored US Coast Guard Boarding Officer train [...]
2009-01-02 20:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
09STATE26667FEDEX LETTER FOR CAAC
[...] (SBU) Action Request: Washington agencies request the Embassy deliver the following letter to Vice Minister Yang Guoqing, when Embassy meets with the General Administration of Civil Aviation, or earlier if that appointment is delayed beyond Monday. A signed and scanned copy of the letter will [...]
2009-03-19 20:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR CH KTIA
09STATE27309SRI LANKA: INSTRUCTIONS TO SEEK A MORE ACTIVE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-20 21:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCE PREL UNSC
09STATE27760FAO DG DIOUF FIRM ON HIS PLAN FOR A NOVEMBER
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In his meeting with IO DAS Anderson, FAO Director-General Diouf made clear that he intends to go forward with his plans for a head-of-state level food summit as part of the November 14-21 FAO Conference, despite concerns raised by the U.S. and other countries with the summit [...]
2009-03-23 19:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPDC PREL FAO UN
09STATE2825BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050083978 for the export of firearms to the Philippines. Post is requested to complete [...]
2009-01-12 15:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC RP
09STATE2875JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE 6903
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-01-12 17:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO KCRM MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE28769LEAHY VETTING FOR AUSTRIA
[...] (U) Further to reftel, the Department has reviewed its files and as of March 24, 2009 possesses no credible information of violations of human rights by the following Austrian individuals, nominated to participate in USG sponsored training: Name: Walter Feichtinger DOB: November 13, 1956 [...]
2009-03-25 19:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PGOV PHUM PINR PREL AU
09STATE2882LEAHY VETING FOR NATIONAL POLICE PARTICIPANTS IN
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of January 12, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights bythe officers listed below: Name: Bedoum FERDINAND Office: Human Resourses DOB: May 26, 1971 POB:Ndjamena, Chad Name: [...]
2009-01-12 17:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CD
09STATE28824RESPONSE RE: SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE IN HONG KONG
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-25 20:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT KHLS ETRD ETTC PARM PREL PTER HK
09STATE28833PROMOTING U.S. CANDIDATE FOR OAS HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (SBU) This is an action message (see paras 7-8). 2. (SBU) Summary: The United States has nominated Dinah L. Shelton for a seat on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). Shelton is a professor of international law at The George Washington University Law School and an expert [...]
2009-03-25 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL OAS XM CA IAHRC
09STATE28850GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST CONSULTATIONS, MARCH 25
[...] (SBU) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the elements in paras 2 and 4 below as a basis for its participation in Security Council consultations on the Middle East scheduled for March 25, and for its public statements on the consultation. 2. (U) Elements for presenta [...]
2009-03-25 20:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL IS LE SY KPAL
09STATE28858EITI UPDATE FOR CANDIDATE COUNTRIES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-25 21:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EMIN ENRG EPET PGOV PREL
09STATE2886BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-5. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests posts' assistance in conducting a post-shipment end-use check on license 05-1000927 for the export of aircraft parts to Portugal. Posts are requested to [...]
2009-01-12 18:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC SP PO
09STATE2888BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-5. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests posts' assistance in conducting post-shipment end-use checks on license 05-1000934 for the export of aircraft parts to Brazil. Posts are requested to c [...]
2009-01-12 18:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC BR SP
09STATE29056HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PARTICIPANTS IN A U. S.
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 26, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Bagisha Hugues Rank: Major DOB: April 1, 1971 Name: Kazadi Mumania Luaba Rank: Ma [...]
2009-03-26 13:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CG
09STATE29163(SBU) SOMALIA: TFG FOREIGN MINISTER MEETS WITH AF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Somalia Transitional Federal Government (TFG) Foreign Minister Mohamed A. Omaar (FonMin) met with Bureau for African Affairs Acting Assistant Secretary Phillip Carter (AA/S) on March 24. The FonMin and AA/S spent the majority of the meeting discussing the African Union Mission [...]
2009-03-26 15:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSO PGOV SOCI PINR PTER KPKO
09STATE2919SOUTHEAST EUROPE REGIONAL INITIATIVE ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-12 18:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL ZB ZL
09STATE29254DEMARCHE REQUEST: URGING IRAQ TO NEGOTIATE WITH
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Baghdad; see paragraphs 4 and 5. Background ---------- 2. (U) The UNCC was established in 1991 to process and pay claims for damages resulting from Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The UNCC issued awards (entitlements for claims payments) totaling more [...]
2009-03-26 17:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ KU UNCC UNSC EFIN ECIN ECON PREL
09STATE2956JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE 6898
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-01-12 19:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO KCRM MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE2957JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE 6507
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-01-12 19:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO KCRM MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE29774HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NOMINATED PARTICIPATES
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 27, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Roland Robaki Rank/Position: Enseign Unit/Organization: Gabonese Navy DOB: September 5 [...]
2009-03-27 15:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MARR PHUM GB
09STATE29776HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 27, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Ramooon Forres Duarte do Nascimento Rank: Second Lieutenant Position: Logistics Speciali [...]
2009-03-27 15:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE29981THE UNITED NATIONS AND THE ECONOMY OF IRAQ
[...] (U) Summary: This cable provides background, analysis, and status on the programs and activities of the United Nations (UN),UN agencies and the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) as they relate to the economy of Iraq. This review is provided in support of the ongoing activities of USUN and [...]
2009-03-27 20:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ KU USUN PREL ECIN EFIN ECON UNSC
09STATE29999BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH EMBASSY AND SWISS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Senior Compliance Specialist Judd Stitziel from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met February 23-24 in Bern with Embassy and Swiss officials to discuss implementation of the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and related U.S. export co [...]
2009-03-27 21:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC OTRA PARM PREL SZ
09STATE30048INFORMING BELARUS, KAZAKHSTAN, AND UKRAINE OF
[...] (U) Secure communications with Minsk remains unavailable. Post is requested to pass SBU points to appropriate host government officials. 2. (U) This is an action cable. Astana, Minsk, Kyiv, and Moscow: please see appropriate paragraphs below. Posts should be aware that the information [...]
2009-03-28 01:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START US RS UP BO KZ
09STATE30320HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 30, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Syviane Moussavou Rank: Lieutenant Unit/Organization: Police Judicial Department DOB: [...]
2009-03-30 15:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE3047DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in an ICITAP Standard Emergency Management System training [...]
2009-01-12 20:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
09STATE30527BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) 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 050143296 for the export of rifles to Guatemala. Post is requested to comp [...]
2009-03-30 21:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC GT
09STATE30541UPDATED GUIDANCE ON REPORTING RADIATION ALARMS
[...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: This guidance cable updates and replaces reftels to reflect national- level policy for reporting radiation alarms and nuclear smuggling. All Embassies and other posts are instructed to initially notify the Department by telephone or e- mail, specifically to [...]
2009-03-31 00:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PTER ASEC KCRM ENRG ETRD KCOR PINR
09STATE30752HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PARTICIPATES IN A
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 31, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Kasiama Vuvu Grade: Adj 1 Cl DOB: March 30, 1969 Name: Abulu Nsenga Grade: Adj DOB [...]
2009-03-31 15:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CG
09STATE30790LEAHY VETTING FOR ILEA ROSWELL ADVANCED
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 31, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Iwandza, Didier Narcisse Rank: Magistrate Position: Assistant Attorney General DOB: Oc [...]
2009-03-31 16:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CF
09STATE30848CWC: GUIDANCE FOR APRIL 1-2, 2009 CHEMICAL
[...] (U) This document provides guidance for the CWC Delegation in The Hague for three consultation sessions on chemical industry issues being held by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on April 1-2, 2009. The April 1, 2009 session will address inspection results for ot [...]
2009-03-31 17:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC OPCW CBW
09STATE30921JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR MAY 2009 COESPU
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-03-31 18:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE31078INSTRUCTIONS TO SIGN TRANSIT ARRANGEMENT WITH THE
[...] (SBU) Embassy Tashkent is instructed to deliver the proposed exchange of letters in paragraph 3 to the Government of Uzbekistan. The U.S. Government has agreed to all of the Government of Uzbekistan's proposed changes found in reftel C. If the transit arrangement is acceptable to the Gove [...]
2009-03-31 21:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR NATO PREL UZ
09STATE32122LEAHY VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING:
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 2, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below except for the five persons listed in para 4: Name: Kisebue Lamuseni Rank: Colonel POB: Lubumb [...]
2009-04-02 19:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CG
09STATE3218DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the EXBS-Sponsored US Coast Guard Boarding Officer train [...]
2009-01-13 14:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
09STATE3219DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in ICITAP Forensics Program, Provincial Police, Forensic L [...]
2009-01-13 14:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
09STATE32590DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR SINGAPORE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok Intellectual Property Rights Course scheduled from April 27, 2009 thro [...]
2009-04-03 15:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM ASEC MARR MOPS SNAR MASS SN
09STATE32823LEAHY VETTING FOR PARTICIPATES IN A U.S. -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 3, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Bangbe Dumosa Rank: Captain DOB: June 4, 1966 Name: Mulongo Tutu Rank: Lieutenant [...]
2009-04-03 18:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CG
09STATE33479LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL SCHEDULED TO
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 6, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Lifaka Emilia Title: Deputy Speaker at the National Assembly, Member of Defense and Securit [...]
2009-04-06 19:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CM
09STATE33544 NAMES TO BE ADDED TO UNSC DRC SANCTIONS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. ------------------- STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE ------------------- 2. (SBU) The United States wishes to lift our holds on a Government of Rwanda request to the UN Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerni [...]
2009-01-13 19:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER ZF UNSC
09STATE3390JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE 6510
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-01-13 20:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO KCRM MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE34093LETTER FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO PRESIDENT
[...] PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO PRESIDENT KIBAKI AND PM ODINGA. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE MESSAGE. A SIGNED ORIGINAL WILL FOLLOW. SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY. 2. (SBU) BEGIN TEXT: DEAR MR. PRESI [...]
2009-04-07 21:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PGOV KE
09STATE34113PLUTONIUM PRODUCTION REACTOR AGREEMENT (PPRA)
[...] (U) THE ENTIRE TEXT IS UNCLASSIFIED, BUT PARA 6 CONTAINS PERSONAL INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE TREATED AS SENSITIVE AND PROTECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRIVACY ACT. 2. (U) ACTION REQUEST -- PARAGRAPHS 5 AND 6. 3. (U) BACKGROUND. PURSUANT TO REF A, EACH PARTY OF THE PPRA IS TO PROVIDE [...]
2009-04-07 22:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYDTRA
09STATE34124LETTER FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO PRESIDENT
[...] PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO PRESIDENT KIBAKI AND PM ODINGA. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE MESSAGE. A SIGNED ORIGINAL WILL FOLLOW. SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY. 2. (SBU) BEGIN TEXT: DEAR MR. PRESI [...]
2009-04-07 23:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PGOV KE
09STATE34327LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 8, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Fernand Makosso Rank/Position: Warrant Officer DOB: March 13, 1965 POB: Ombou, Gabon [...]
2009-04-08 14:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE34329LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 8, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Aube Satay Samba Sadibi Rank/Position: Warrant Officer DOB: March 18, 1982 POB: Mouil [...]
2009-04-08 14:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE3451DEMARCHE REQUEST: ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW INSURANCE
[...] (U) BACKGROUND AND ACTION REQUEST: According to recent press reporting in Japan, Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd. (Kampo Life) has announced that it intends to develop and market a new cancer insurance product with assistance from Nippon Life Insurance Company. Embassy Tokyo is requested to vis [...]
2009-01-13 21:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND EINV JA
09STATE34991LEAHY VETTING FOR NOMINEES FOR THE ILEA WILDLIFE
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 9, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Rank/Name: AIP Jean Claude Karasira Organization: Rwanda National Police DOB: June 20, 1974 P [...]
2009-04-09 18:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM RW
09STATE35495JOINT COOPERATION COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
[...] (SBU) Washington agencies and Embassy Baghdad have completed the Terms of Reference for the four Joint Cooperation Committees charged with implementing the Strategic Framework Agreement. Final texts of each TOR (Law Enforcement and Judicial Cooperation, Economic and Energy Cooperation, Service [...]
2009-04-10 14:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON EAID SCUL SOCI TSPL IZ
09STATE35536LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES SELECTED TO
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 8, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Kinene Nsimba Rank: Colonel DOB: March 18, 1950 Name: Mwaku Mbuluku Rank: Lieutena [...]
2009-04-10 14:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CG
09STATE35816HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 10, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Hugues Ombagho Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade Position: Marines Squad Leader DOB: Libr [...]
2009-04-10 20:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE35837DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR SINGAPORE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to attend the "Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism" at the Asia Pacific Center for [...]
2009-04-10 21:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MOPS PHUM SNAR MASS SN
09STATE36085LEAHY VETTING FOR AUSTRIA
[...] (U) Further to reftel, the Department has reviewed its files and as of April 10, 2009 possesses no credible information of violations of human rights by the following Austrian individual, nominated to participate in USG sponsored training: Last name: Probst First name: Christian Date of b [...]
2009-04-13 14:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PGOV PHUM PINR PREL AU
09STATE36183HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for these individuals be filed with as m [...]
2009-04-13 18:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE36831GUIDANCE: UNSC CONSULTATIONS ON KUWAITI PROPERTY
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN should draw from the following building blocks during April 16 consultations regarding repatriation by Iraq of missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property, including the Kuwaiti national archives. 2. (SBU) Begin building blocks: -- I would like to begin toda [...]
2009-04-14 21:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC IZ KU
09STATE36838IAEA BEIJING MINISTERIAL ON NUCLEAR ENERGY -
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 3. 2. (U) On April 20-21, 2009, the Government of China, through the China Atomic Energy Authority, will host an international ministerial conference on "Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century." Following the Ministerial Conference held in Pari [...]
2009-04-14 22:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC CH ENRG KNNP TRGY IAEA
09STATE37071MARCH 2009 OECD WORKING GROUP ON BRIBERY MEETING
[...] (SBU) U.S. delegation (USDEL) members from the Commerce, Justice, and State Departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) participated in the OECD Working Group on Bribery (WGB) meeting in Paris March 16-20, 2009. The WGB made significant progress on its Review of Instruments, w [...]
2009-04-15 16:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH CI ECON EG EINV EN ETRD EZ FR ID IN IS PGOV
09STATE37297GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST CONSULTATIONS, APRIL 20
[...] (SBU) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the points in para 2 below as a basis for its participation in Security Council consultations on the Middle East scheduled for April 20, and for its public statements on the consultation. 2. (U) Talking points: -- It is th [...]
2009-04-15 20:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL IS LE KPAL
09STATE37357KUDOS ON JAPANESE REPORTING AND ADVOCACY
[...] (U) The Secretary's February visit to Japan, new domestic political developments almost every week, and a flood of visitors to and from Tokyo have the past few months a particularly busy time in U.S.-Japan relations. Fortunately, Washington has had the benefit of Mission Japan,s stellar repor [...]
2009-04-15 21:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS ECON ETRD EFIN MARR PGOV PREL JA
09STATE3842BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050140763 for the export of firearms to the Philippines. Post is requested to complete t [...]
2009-01-14 20:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC RP
09STATE38469LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN
[...] (SUB) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 17, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: William Ndjimba Rank/Position: Marchal des Logis/Sergeant DOB: November 10, 1978 POB: [...]
2009-04-17 19:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE38591ACTION REQUEST: DEMARCHE ON BALTIC ENERGY SECURITY
[...] (SBU) The Prime Ministers and Energy Ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will meet in Vilnius on April 26-27 to discuss energy security; Poland, Sweden and Finland will be represented at lower levels, as will CEOs of several Baltic energy companies. The United States supports and has [...]
2009-04-17 21:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON ENRG LG LH PL RS SW FI
09STATE38609PRM RECOMMENDATIONS ON UNHCR SOUTHERN SUDAN
[...] (U) We are now in the fifth year of the organized repatriation of southern Sudanese refugees with probably 12 to 18 months remaining for a concerted push to get all of the remaining refugees home in safety and dignity in time to participate in the 2011 referendum but before uncertainties abou [...]
2009-04-17 22:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF EAID SU
09STATE38656GOI INTENTIONS AND PLANS TO NEGOTIATE A
[...] (U) This is an action cable for Embassy Baghdad requesting delivery by hand of the letter included below to Dr. Fadel Jawad Khadum, Legal Adviser to the Prime Minister. Embassy Baghdad is asked to confirm delivery of the letter, report on Dr. Fadel's response and follow-up to confirm specific [...]
2009-04-18 13:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN IZ KJUS OVIP PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE38812U.S. - NIGERIA ENERGY AND CLIMATE ROUNDTABLE
[...] (SBU) Per reftel request, the Department is pleased to inform Post that we would like to move forward with a proposed roundtable on energy and climate with the Government of Nigeria and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). EEB/ESC DAS Doug Hengel would be able to lead a delega [...]
2009-04-20 13:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG PREL PGOV SENV NI
09STATE38899LEAHY VETTING FOR TRAINING FUNDED BY THE
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 20, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Epitace Masumbuko Rank: Major Position: Commander of 513th Battalion Infantry DOB: Jan [...]
2009-04-20 14:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM BY
09STATE39698DEMARCHE REQUEST: CHINA'S DRAFT POSTAL LAW
[...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 2 below. Summary and Action Request -------------------------- 2. The National People's Congress (NPC) is proceeding to finalize the draft Postal Law in the April 20-24 meeting of its Standing Committee and all indications are that the fi [...]
2009-04-21 20:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO CH
09STATE39730HCOC - RESPONDING TO HUNGARY'S REQUEST FOR INPUT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 3 and 4. 2. (SBU) Background: Ref reports Hungary's plans - as chair of the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC) - to reach out to a number of countries, including Iran, China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil i [...]
2009-04-21 20:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA
09STATE39731LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 21, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Hamilton Sousa Rank/Position: Lieutenant/Adjunte Commandante Organization: Sao Tome Coas [...]
2009-04-21 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE40874JCIC-DIP-09-002: PROVISION IN ADVANCE OF DATA ON
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. See paragraph 4 below. 2. (SBU) Background: In Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC) Joint Statement Number 21, the parties are obligated to provide, "in advance,[?] information on ICBMs and SLBMs used to deliver objects into the upper atmosp [...]
2009-04-23 18:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START US RS UP BO KZ
09STATE40999REQUEST FOR ISRAEL TO POSTPONE GICNT WORKSHOP
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Tel Aviv. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: Per REF A, the GOI proposed an expert-level Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) workshop in November 2009 to focus on legal aspects and forensics issues related to combating [...]
2009-04-23 20:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC IS KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PINR PINS XF KGIC PREL
09STATE41288LEAHY VETTING FOR THE MILITARY PERSONNEL
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 15, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: TSOUNGUI TSIMI Joseph DOB: August 2, 1959 POB: Yaound Name: NGOE Evelyne Besumbu [...]
2009-04-24 14:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CM
09STATE41350LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES FOR TRAINING FUNDED
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 24, 2009. it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Prosper Hakizimana Rank: Captain Organization/Position: Military Journalist, Ministry of [...]
2009-04-24 15:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM BY
09STATE41353LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES FOR TRAINING FUNDED
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 24, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Alain Guillaume Bunyoni Rank: OPP Position: Minister of Public Security DOB: 1972 POB [...]
2009-04-24 15:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM BY
09STATE41356LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES FOR TRAINING FUNDED
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 24, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Nestor Hakizimana Rank: Adjutant-Major Position/Organization: Laboratory Technician/Mini [...]
2009-04-24 15:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM BY
09STATE41357LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES FOR TRAINING FUNDED
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 24, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Remy Gakiza Rank: Captain Position/Organization: Military Instructor/Ministry of Defense [...]
2009-04-24 15:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM BY
09STATE41663DEMARCHE REQUEST: U.S. DEMONSTRATES SUPPORT FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 7. SUMMARY 2. (U) The United States continues to cultivate strong and vibrant partnerships with countries in the Asia-Pacific region, and these partnerships are ever more important during the current global economic downturn. One of [...]
2009-04-24 22:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ETRD ECON EAID ADB
09STATE41665ENGAGING OIC STATES ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION
[...] (SBU) This is an action request for OIC-member posts to approach host governments to urge recognition of Kosovo as well as to reinforce reftel demarche seeking support for Kosovo,s membership bids in the IMF and World Bank. Posts may advise Department if an approach would be counterproductive [...]
2009-04-24 22:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KV
09STATE41838GUIDANCE: RUSSIAN DRAFT PRST ON THE MIDDLE EAST
[...] (SBU) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to recommend changes to the Russian draft PRST provided reftel, so that the text matches that provided at para 2 below (note: a copy of this text showing tracked changes will be provided via e-mail). Mission should ensure that Russian counte [...]
2009-04-27 13:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL IS RS KWBG KPAL
09STATE42568LEAHY VETTING FOR PARTICIPANTS FOR AN ACSS
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 28, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the participants listed below: Name: Thierry-Marie Metinkoe Rank: Colonel DOB: July 2, 1960 POB: Central African Repu [...]
2009-04-28 14:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CT
09STATE42579LEAHY VETTING FOR ILEA INTERNATIONAL LAW
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 28, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: NSENGIYUMVA, Jean Claude Rank: Investigating Officer DOB: December 12, 1978 Passport # [...]
2009-04-28 14:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM RW
09STATE42778KAZAKHSTAN OFFICIALS MEET WITH EEB A/S DAVID
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-28 17:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN EINV
09STATE43052MGSF01: SITUATION REPORT NO. 1 INFLUENZA
[...] (SBU) Confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus were reported in New Zealand, the first cases outside of the Americas and Europe. Officials are investigating flu- like symptoms in several other countries, including Israel, Guatemala, and Russia. (HSC/CDC/Monitoring Group telcon) 2. (SBU) The [...]
2009-04-28 22:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
09STATE43053HLTF: SHARING RUSSIAN PAPER ON CFE
[...] (U) This is an action cable. 2. (SBU) Mission is requested ask the IS to deliver to delegations promptly on Thursday, April 30, a copy of the paper contained in paper 3 below along with the following explanatory remarks : -- Following up on discussions during the April 28 HLTF meeting [...]
2009-04-28 22:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCFE PARM PREL NATO
09STATE43054U.S. MESSAGES ON MIDDLE EAST PEACE
[...] (SBU) The U.S. remains committed to comprehensive peace in the Middle East, including the two-state solution, and to an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict as soon as possible. To this end, Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell recently completed a 9-day trip to the Middle East and [...]
2009-04-28 23:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KWBG AL EU RU IS
09STATE43056SECURITY COUNCIL WORKING GROUP -- APRIL 29
[...] (SBU) Context: In January 2009 the French and UK circulated a non-paper on the challenges facing UN peacekeeping, with a focus on strategic oversight, matching mandates and resources, setting clear political objectives and establishing benchmarks for progress. The paper was discussed in an [...]
2009-04-28 23:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC
09STATE4309PORT SECURITY DEMARCHE - PAKISTAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 5-6. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The United States Government is concerned that the current level of port security in Pakistan does not adequately reflect the current threat situation given recent terrorist events in Pakistan and withi [...]
2009-01-15 20:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EWWT KHLS PK PREL PTER
09STATE43205U.S. START TREATY ITEMIZED COST LISTS
[...] This is an action request for Embassy Astana (DTRO-A),Embassy Kyiv (DTRO-K),and Embassy Moscow (DTRO-M/ACID). Please see paragraph 2. 2. In accordance with Annex 14 to the START Treaty Inspection Protocol, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has prepared and forwarded to embassie [...]
2009-04-29 13:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START US RS UP BO KZ
09STATE43385ACTING A/S NELSON MEETS WITH LATVIAN FINANCE
[...] (SBU) In his April 26 meeting with Acting A/S David Nelson on the margins of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, Finance Minister Einars Repse outlined Latvia's plans for a 7% of GDP fiscal deficit in 2009 and 3% deficit in 2010 in hopes of meeting IMF conditions and establishing a sustainab [...]
2009-04-29 16:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV LG
09STATE43578BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050117106 for the export of firearms and components to Belgium. Post is requested to [...]
2009-04-29 20:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC BE
09STATE4359GUIDANCE REGARDING INVITING CHINA TO THE FRIENDS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-15 22:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR AU AORC PREL FR NATO AF RU PL CH
09STATE43610GUIDANCE ON RESPONDING TO REPORT OF POTENTIAL
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Addis Ababa. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: Per REF A, on 23 April 2009, Post alerted Washington that it had received an e-mail with photographs indicating a potential incident of illegal nuclear and/or radioactive material smugglin [...]
2009-04-29 20:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF ASEC KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PINR PREL PTER ET XA XW
09STATE4368DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a JUSMAG Title X Cobra Gold 2009 exercise scheduled from February [...]
2009-01-15 23:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
09STATE4369DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - DAO
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the units and commanders listed below. These units and commanders are candidates to participate in DAO Bangkok JCET Teak Torch 09-2 and Ba [...]
2009-01-15 23:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
09STATE4370DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an APCSS Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism Course fun [...]
2009-01-15 23:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
09STATE4371DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for JUSMAG IMET Intelligence in Combating Terrorism Course and an Ins [...]
2009-01-15 23:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
09STATE4372DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the JUSMAG CTFP International Intelligence Fellows Program schedu [...]
2009-01-15 23:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
09STATE4373DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the JUSMAG IMET Army Medical Department Captains Career Course sc [...]
2009-01-15 23:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
09STATE43864(SBU) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON MIGRATION IN
[...] (SBU) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE MONITORING THE IMPACT OF THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS ON MIGRATION PATTERNS IN EUROPE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR WIDESCALE DISPLACEMENT OF CITIZENS IN THE EU, THE BALKANS, AND THE NORDIC COUNTRIES THAT COULD POSSIBLY FUEL SOCIAL TENSION AND PUT PRESSURE ON EUROPEAN AND [...]
2009-04-30 14:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINR ECON ELAB EUN PGOV PREL SMIG AL AU BE BK BU DA
09STATE43936LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATE NOMINATED TO
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 30, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Victorien Koumba Rank/Position: Administrative Advisor DOB: July 6, 1966 POB: Librevi [...]
2009-04-30 15:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE43939LEAHY VETTING FOR LIBREVILLE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 30, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violation of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: ONGUINA, Andr Rank: Lieutenant DOB: August 15, 1967 POB: Lekoni, Gabon Name: OBIN [...]
2009-04-30 15:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE44005SOMALIA: AF ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY CARTER
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. United Nations Secretary-General (UNSYG) Ban Ki-Moon convened an international donors conference in Brussels, Belgium, from April 22 to 23 under the joint auspices of the African Union (AU),European Union (EU) and the UN to solicit contributions to support the Transitional Fed [...]
2009-04-30 17:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID OVIP PGOV PREL SO KPKO
09STATE44011SOMALIA: TFG PRESIDENT MEETS WITH AF ACTING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Somalia Transitional Federal Government (TFG) President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed met with Bureau for African Affairs Acting Assistant Secretary Phillip Carter (AA/S) on April 23 on the margins of the international donors conference for the Somalia security sector and African U [...]
2009-04-30 17:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV EAID KPKO SO
09STATE44240JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE 6909
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-04-30 22:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE44644NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT): RESPONSE
[...] (U) This is an action message; see paragraph 3 below. 2. (U) SUMMARY: Ref A requested relevant reporting from host governments most likely to influence the outcome of critical upcoming NPT meetings. Ukraine responded (ref B) with a non-paper titled &Sharing Informal Views on the NPT: Ukra [...]
2009-05-01 19:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP AORC ENRG MNUC PARM PREL CDG UNGA IAEA NPT UP
09STATE44660LEAHY VETTING: CONGO/BRAZZAVILLE CANDIDATES FOR
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of May 1, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below: Name: MOPENDZA, Ambroise Title: Ministry of Defense Rank: Colonel DOB: December 11, 2008 [...]
2009-05-01 19:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CF
09STATE44731JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR US ICE BULK
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel 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 Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of info [...]
2009-05-01 22:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO ASEC EFIN PHUM PREL
09STATE44736U.S. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS
[...] (SBU) Summary. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) will release its Annual Report and recommendations on Countries of Particular Concern for systematic, ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom (CPCs) on May 1. This cable clarifies the identity and rol [...]
2009-05-01 23:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIRF PGOV PHUM PREF KPAO
09STATE44804TFFLU01: SITUATION REPORT NO. 4 INFLUENZA TASK
[...] (U) Colombia diagnosed its first case, according to media. (AP) U.S. ASSISTANCE EFFORTS EXPAND ------------------------------- 2. (SBU) The CDC continues to deploy technical experts to Mexico to work with their counterparts to investigate and prevent the spread of H1N1 influenza and to co [...]
2009-05-03 19:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
09STATE44808TFFLU01: SITUATION REPORT NO. 3 INFLUENZA TASK
[...] (SBU) The Mexican health secretary announced 473 confirmed cases and 19 fatalities. (Task Force/Embassy Mexico City e-mail) 2. (SBU) Mexico will announce new measures May 4. (Task Force/Embassy Mexico City e-mail) 3. (U) Ireland and Costa Rica reported their first cases. [...]
2009-05-03 21:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
09STATE44879LEAHY VETTING FOR CAMEROONIAN MILITARY PERSONNEL
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of May 4 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violation of human rights by the officers listed below: High Level Course Candidates Name: FANKAM, David DOB: October 17, 1960 POB. Ambam, Cameroon [...]
2009-05-04 13:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CM
09STATE44996HCOC - ENCOURAGING ADDITIONAL COUNTRIES TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (SBU) Background: Per reftels, the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC; also known as the International Code of Conduct, or ICOC; text at para 5) was formally brought into effect on November 25, 2002 at [...]
2009-05-04 15:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA
09STATE44998HCOC - ENCOURAGING ADDITIONAL COUNTRIES TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (SBU) Background: Per reftels, the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC; also known as the International Code of Conduct, or ICOC; text at para 5) was formally brought into effect on November 25, 2002 at [...]
2009-05-04 15:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA
09STATE45029MALAGASY AMBASSADOR MAKES PITCH FOR REINSTATEMENT
[...] Summary: Dr. Denis Andriamandroso Madagascar's Ambassador to South Africa met with Acting A/S Carter to make the case for reinstatement of former President Marc Ravalomanana. The Ambassador acknowledged that Ravalomanana had made mistakes in his handling of the demonstrations leading to his o [...]
2009-05-04 16:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KDEM MA
09STATE45206SITUATION REPORT NO. 6 INFLUENZA TASK FORCE
[...] (SBU) Cases were confirmed in Italy, Ireland, and El Salvador. In-country transmission was confirmed in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Spain. CDC confirmed 286 U.S. cases and reported 786 probable U.S. cases. (Task Force/Domestic Readiness Group telcon) 2. (SBU) Since delivering requ [...]
2009-05-04 20:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
09STATE45217GUIDANCE: UNSC CONSULTATION ON LEBANON (UNSCR
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (U) Mission may draw on the building blocks in paragraph 3 for the May 7 Security Council consultations on the ninth semi-annual report of the Secretary General on the implementation of UNSC resolution 1559 (2004). 3. (SBU) Begin [...]
2009-05-04 21:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC LE SY IS
09STATE45412HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 [...]
2009-05-05 14:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE45413HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 [...]
2009-05-05 14:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE45414HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 [...]
2009-05-05 14:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE45660BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH EUCOM, CONSULATE,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Senior Compliance Specialist Judd Stitziel from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met February 25-27 in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and Bonn with USG and German officials to discuss the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and related U.S. expo [...]
2009-05-05 19:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC OTRA PARM PREL GM
09STATE45698SITUATION REPORT NO. 7 INFLUENZA TASK FORCE
[...] (SBU) The WHO confirms a case was identified in Portugal. (Task Force/HHS telcon) 2. (SBU) Mexican Health Minister Cordova announced 866 confirmed cases without any additional fatalities. (Task Force/Embassy Mexico City telcon) 3. (SBU) Embassy Mexico City confirmed one U.S. citizen [...]
2009-05-05 20:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
09STATE45914CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): HOST COUNTRY
[...] (SBU) Action Request in Paragraph 9. ---------- OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (SBU) Department requests Embassy to pursue the following objectives: -- Work with the Government of Canada to negotiate a Host Country Agreement (HCA) on the conduct of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) chall [...]
2009-05-06 13:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCA KTIA PARM PREL CWC
09STATE46078BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH EUCOM, CONSULATE,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Senior Compliance Specialist Judd Stitziel from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met February 25-27 in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and Bonn with USG and German officials to discuss the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and related U.S. expo [...]
2009-05-06 18:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC OTRA PARM PREL GM
09STATE46272RE-ESTABLISHING MOMENTUM ON CENTRAL ASIA SOUTH
[...] (SBU) Department continues to view the potential for an electricity link between Central and South Asia both as a strategic asset for helping the region meet its energy requirements and for using competitive forces to develop a more effective market. Because of the strategic nature of this po [...]
2009-05-06 21:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG PREL KG
09STATE46274SITUATION REPORT NO. 8 INFLUENZA TASK FORCE
[...] (SBU) Mexican Health Minister Cordova announced 1,012 confirmed cases and 40 deaths overall. The new death total is based on laboratory results. Areas hardest hit by the H1N1 virus are Mexico City, the State of Mexico, San Luis Potosi and Hidalgo. (Task Force/HHS telcon) 2. (SBU) The co [...]
2009-05-06 21:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
09STATE46502JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR IACIT COURSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-05-07 14:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO ASEC EAIR PREL
09STATE46591GUIDANCE: UNSC MIDDLE EAST DEBATE, MAY 11, 2009
[...] (SBU) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the points in para 2 below as a basis for its participation in the Security Council debate on the Middle East scheduled for May 11, and for its public statements about the debate. 2. (U) Talking points: -- Thank the Secret [...]
2009-05-07 16:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL IS LE KPAL
09STATE46834SITUATION REPORT NO. 9 INFLUENZA TASK FORCE
[...] (U) The WHO reports 201 confirmed cases in Canada. (Reuters) 2. (SBU) The CDC confirms 896 U.S. cases and reports 927 probable cases in 43 states. (Task Force/HHS telcon) 3. (SBU) The Mexican Government confirms 1,204 cases of H1N1 and 44 deaths and notes these numbers might conti [...]
2009-05-07 21:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
09STATE46848CFE: RESPONDING TO RUSSIAN AIDE-MEMOIRE
[...] (SBU) Washington appreciates Mission's reporting on the statement by Russian rep Ulyanov to the May 5 Joint Consultative Group. Ulyanov's verbal presentation of the Russian Aide-Memoire, a copy of which was provided to VCI A/S Gottemoeller on April 24, did not provide any additional informa [...]
2009-05-07 22:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCFE PARM PREL OSCE
09STATE47033GUIDANCE: SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FOR LEBANON REGISTRAR
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (SBU) Department understands per REFTEL that AmCit David Tolbert plans to submit a formal application for the position of Registrar of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon in the coming days. There is no other AmCit candidate and Tolbert appears well-qualified [...]
2009-05-08 14:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER UNSC LE
09STATE47059LEAHY VETTING FOR KIGALI CANDIDATE TO ATTEND THE
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of May 8, it possesses no credible information of gross violation of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: KAMANZI, Frank Mushyo Rank: Brig General DOB: February 4, 1963 2. (U) Post is permitted to pr [...]
2009-05-08 14:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM RW
09STATE47107CFE/JCG: COMMENTS ON DRAFT JCG CONSOLIDATED MATRIX
[...] (U) This is an action cable. 2. (SBU) USDel is requested to provide the following remarks on JCG.TOI/1/09, 31 Mar 09, the chair,s draft JCG Consolidated Matrix, to the chair of the Working Group on Treaty Operation and Implementation before its next meeting. 3. (SBU) PARTS 1 and 2. At abo [...]
2009-05-08 16:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOSCE PARM PREL
09STATE47359GUIDANCE ON RESPONDING TO RADIATION ALARM AT
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Vilnius. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: Per REF A, on May 5, 2009, Post alerted Washington that a radiation alarm was set off by a cargo train at the border of Lithuania and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad on May 1, 2009. Post re [...]
2009-05-08 21:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PINR PREL PTER LH
09STATE47360KUDOS AND ACTION REQUEST: VOTING FOR KOSOVO'S
[...] (SBU) On May 6, Kosovo,s membership in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was accepted overwhelmingly with 96 countries voting in favor of membership and another 32 casting abstentions. Kosovo,s membership received significant support throughout the world, but especially in the Arab world [...]
2009-05-08 21:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PREL KV
09STATE47369KUDOS AND ACTION REQUEST: VOTING FOR KOSOVO'S
[...] (SBU) On May 6, Kosovo,s membership in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was accepted overwhelmingly with 96 countries voting in favor of membership and another 32 casting abstentions. Kosovo,s membership received significant support throughout the world, but especially in the Arab world [...]
2009-05-08 22:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PREL KV
09STATE47372KUDOS AND ACTION REQUEST: VOTING FOR KOSOVO'S
[...] (SBU) On May 6, Kosovo,s membership in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was accepted overwhelmingly with 96 countries voting in favor of membership and another 32 casting abstentions. Kosovo,s membership received significant support throughout the world, but especially in the Arab world [...]
2009-05-08 22:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PREL KV
09STATE47400SITUATION REPORT NO. 10 INFLUENZA TASK FORCE
[...] (SBU) The CDC reports 1,639 confirmed and 849 probable cases in 43 states and the District of Columbia. (Task Force/HHS telcon) 2. (SBU) Canada confirms 214 cases and 1 death. (Task Force/HHS telcon, Reuters) 3. (U) The Mexican Secretary of Health confirmed 1,364 cases and 45 de [...]
2009-05-09 01:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
09STATE47634LEAHY VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED TRAINING: RULE
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of May 11, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Seraphin Zirimani Rank: Colonel DOB: April 19, 1970 Name: Mburunyeme Nzinga Rank: C [...]
2009-05-11 13:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CG
09STATE47747HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Note that if, at any time, the Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents [...]
2009-05-11 16:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE47917(U) CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: KUDOS FOR
[...] (SBU) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATE REF REPORTING FOR DETAILS OF ONGOING INSECURITY IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC'S NORTHERN REGIONS, DESCRIPTIONS OF ARMED GROUP OPERATING AREAS, AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON REBEL DYNAMICS WHICH HELP TO CONTEXTUALIZE THE CURRENT SITUATION. THESE [...]
2009-05-11 21:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINR PGOV PHUM PREL CT
09STATE47933DEMARCHE REQUEST: POSSIBLE TEMPORARY DENIAL ORDER
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Embassy Madrid is requested to provide Orion Air with a copy of the Temporary Denial Order (TDO) and deliver the below talking points before 9am May 12 EST if possible. Embassy Madrid is also requested to share the talking points with appropriate GOS offici [...]
2009-05-11 23:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ETRD ETTC PGOV PREL SP SY
09STATE4800DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG IMET candidates to attend an Information Systems Management course schedu [...]
2009-01-16 21:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
09STATE4802DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG IMET candidates to attend an Aerospace Medical Primary course scheduled f [...]
2009-01-16 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
09STATE4803DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG IMET candidates to attend a Specialized English Training/Flight Nurse cou [...]
2009-01-16 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
09STATE4804DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG IMET candidates to attend a Warrior Leader/Instructor Training course sch [...]
2009-01-16 21:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
09STATE4805DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA Bangkok-ATA 6885 - Identifying and Developing Investigati [...]
2009-01-16 21:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
09STATE48073RESPONSE RE: SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE IN HONG KONG
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-12 13:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT KHLS ETRD ETTC PARM PREL PTER HK
09STATE4808DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA Bangkok-ATA 6885 - Identifying and Developing Investigati [...]
2009-01-16 21:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
09STATE4809DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a Training on Interdicting Terrorist Activities course scheduled [...]
2009-01-16 21:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
09STATE4810DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance at a Joint Operations Medical Managers training course conducted by [...]
2009-01-16 21:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
09STATE4811DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - DAO
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the units and commanders listed below. These units and commanders are candidates to participate in the JUSMAG Bangkok JCET Balance Torch 0 [...]
2009-01-16 21:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
09STATE4812DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to participate in the JUSMAG Bangkok Special Operations Combating Terrorism C [...]
2009-01-16 21:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
09STATE48229HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-05-12 16:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE48230HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-05-12 16:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE48231HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-05-12 16:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE48232HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (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 a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-05-12 16:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
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