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04ROME2631	ITALIAN OFFICIALS DISCUSS GLOBAL POSTURE REVIEW [...] (C) SUMMARY. A DELEGATION LED BY LINCOLN BLOOMFIELD JR., A/S FOR POLITICAL-MILITARY AFFAIRS, DISCUSSED ITALY-SPECIFIC GLOBAL POSTURE REVIEW (GPR) PROPOSALS WITH ITALIAN OFFICIALS FROM THE DEFENSE GENERAL STAFF AND THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ON JUNE 16. CHIEF OF DEFENSE (CHOD) ADMIRAL GI [...]	2004-07-07 05:30:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL IT GLOBAL DEFENSE FORCES IN ITALY

04ROME2692	ITALY SPEEDS PLANS FOR INTERNATIONAL GENDARME [...] The Italian government is moving quickly with plans for an international gendarme/constabulary training center and is looking for immediate US input on details such as project objectives, standards, and the numerical scope of the future training program. MFA and Carabinieri officials have conf [...]	2004-07-12 07:13:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED	KPKO MARR MOPS PGOV PREL IT NATO FORCES IN ITALY
04ROME2912	ITALIAN SUGGESTIONS ON COALITION STATEMENT ON [...] (C) Embassy Rome delivered ref A message and draft statement July 27 to MFA officials Deputy PolDir Bisogniero and Director-General (A/S equivalent) for Middle East Sessa. Because both officials were occupied with the current Italian Chiefs of Mission conference, they conferred and delivered t [...]	2004-07-28 04:35:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	IT IZ MARR MOPS OPDC PREL IRAQI FREEDOM
04ROME2913	ITALY/AFGHANISTAN: MIL PLANNING FOR ELECTION [...] (C) Following the NAC decision reported in ref A, operational planning has accelerated for the deployment of one Italian NRF land battalion plus a command element to provide election security support in Afghanistan. Italian military officials have told ODC Rome that the 3rd Alpini battalion b [...]	2004-07-28 04:35:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL IT AFGHANISTAN
04ROME2961	ITALY'S VIEWS ON NEW AGENDA [...] (C) POLMILOFF on July 29 conveyed reftel points to MFA Nonproliferation/Arms Control Office Director Filippo Formica, Formica's deputy Piero Sardi, and MFA NATO Office Director Giovanni Brauzzi. Brauzzi said he fully agreed with our point that NATO Allies should use the High Level Group (HLG) [...]	2004-07-30 14:18:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PARM PREL RS NATO UNGA
04ROME3061	US AND ITALY MOVE AHEAD ON G-8 INTERNATIONAL [...] A State/DOD delegation, led by Acting DAS for Regional Security (PM) Elena Kim-Mitchell, visited Rome and Vicenza on July 19-21 to discuss the U.S.-Italian joint initiative for a G-8 sponsored Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU). The delegation met with the MFA and Carabi [...]	2004-08-09 12:49:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED	KPKO MARR MOPS PGOV PREL IT
04ROME3708	(C) KUDOS AND FOLLOWUP QUESTIONS ON OPPOSITION REPUBLICAN PEOPLE'S PARTY (CHP) (C-RE9-01066) [...] (C) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATE THE COMPREHENSIVE REPORTING ON THE JUSTICE AND DEVELOPMENT PARTY (AKP) AND OPPOSITION BEFORE AND AFTER LOCAL ELECTIONS PROVIDED BY EMBASSY ANKARA AND CONGEN ISTANBUL. ANALYSTS HAVE USED THE REPORTING IN AN ARRAY OF CURRENT PRODUCTION AND BRIEFINGS TO P [...]	2004-09-24 14:32:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL ETTC EIND IT GLOBAL DEFENSE
04ROME3792	GDPR/ITALY: SCENESETTER FOR A/S BLOOMFIELD AND [...] (C) Summary. Embassy welcomes the visit of A/S Bloomfield and DASD Hoehn for consultations with Italy on the Global Defense Posture Review. While the Italians have no major concerns regarding the changes underway at Naples/Gaeta and Vicenza, they will be eager to hear the latest U.S. thinking [...]	2004-09-30 15:11:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR IT NATO FORCES IN ITALY
04ROME3849	ITALIAN PRT/FSB ON BACK BURNER FOR NEAR FUTURE [...] (C) Summary. Facing budget cuts and with a military straining to meet its current obligations overseas, Italy will not consider deploying a PRT/FSB in the near term. However, Italy has not ruled out leading a PRT/FSB at some point in the future. Italy will keep the possibility on the back bu [...]	2004-10-05 13:11:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL IT AFGHANISTAN IRAQI FREEDOM
04ROME3882	ITALY ASKS FOR AFRICAN FOCS AND FURTHER U.S. [...] No summary [...]	2004-10-06 10:50:00	Embassy Rome	SECRET	KPKO MARR MOPS PGOV PREL IT
04ROME3985	GDPR/ITALY: ITALIANS PROPOSE WORKING GROUP TO [...] (S) Summary. In October 6 discussions with Defense Minister Martino, D/CHOD LTG Castagnetti and MFA Director General Massolo, A/S Bloomfield and DASD Hoehn explained where the Global Defense Posture Review (GDPR) process stood in the U.S. and heard from the Italians broad agreement with the U. [...]	2004-10-15 13:59:00	Embassy Rome	SECRET	PREL MOPS MARR IT NATO FORCES IN ITALY
04ROME4093	ITALY: IRAQ NATO MISSION AND ISAF PRT/FSB - [...] (C) In an October 22 discussion with PolMilCouns and ODC Chief, Diplomatic Advisor to the Italian Minister of Defense Francesco Trupiano and Italian J3 MG Giuseppe Marani said that at present, Italy was not considering contributing additional training assets to the NATO mission in Iraq, but wa [...]	2004-10-22 13:16:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL IT AF IZ NATO IRAQI FREEDOM AFGHANISTAN
04ROME4252	NATO/IRAQ: ITALY OPPOSED TO CAVEATS ON NATO IRAQ [...] (C) Summary. Pol-Mil Officers discussed reftel demarche with Giovanni Brauzzi, head of the MFA's NATO office, on November 4. Brauzzi said that Italy agrees with the principle that NATO member states should not impose national caveats on agreed NATO missions, but noted that in practical terms [...]	2004-11-05 11:09:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR IZ IT NATO IRAQI FREEDOM
04ROME4263	IRAQ: ITALY URGES MORE EU INVOLVEMENT, PLEDGES TO [...] (C) Summary. In their November 4 meeting in Rome, and on the eve of Iraqi PM Allawi's Brussels meeting with EU leaders, Italian PM Berlusconi and his Iraqi counterpart held a friendly meeting in which they discussed the current situation in Iraq and strategies for securing greater EU and othe [...]	2004-11-05 15:18:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR IZ IT NATO IRAQI FREEDOM
04ROME4276	ITALIAN PRT/FSB BACK IN PLAY [...] (C) Summary. In a November 4 discussion with PolMil Officers, MFA NATO Office Director said that Italy is going forward with plans to contribute to a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and/or Forward Support Base (FSB) in Afghanistan. He stressed, however, that Italy cannot go it alone and [...]	2004-11-08 10:11:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL AF IT AFGHANISTAN
04ROME4544	IRAQI DEFENSE MINISTER TELLS ITALIANS THAT [...] (C) Summary. In November 29 meetings with Italian government officials, Iraq Defense Minister Hazim al Shalam expressed security concerns about the upcoming elections in Iraq, going so far as to advocate their postponement. Italian officials told DCM that Italy will continue to support the Ir [...]	2004-11-30 16:32:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR IZ IT NATO IRAQI ELECTIONS
04ROME4562	AFGHANISTA: ITALIANS COMMITTED ON PRT/FSB, [...] (S) Polmilcouns conveyed Ref Q and B points to MFA NATO Office Director Qrauzzi November 29, and, along with DATT, discussed them with Deputy Chief of Defense Castagnetti on November 30. Brauzzi said he would shae them with Chief of Defense DiPaola on Nov. Q0. On Brauzzi noted that ItRT force [...]	2004-12-01 14:53:00	Embassy Rome	SECRET	MARR PREL MOPS AF IT NATO AFGHANISTAN
04ROME4580	AFGHANISTAN: ITALIANS COMMITTED ON PRT/FSB, [...] (S) Polmilcouns conveyed Ref A and B points to MFA NATO Office Director Brauzzi November 29, and, along with DATT, discussed them with Deputy Chief of Defense Castagnetti on November 30. Brauzzi said he would share them with Chief of Defense DiPaola on Nov. 30. On the PRT and FSB, Brauzzi note [...]	2004-12-02 13:14:00	Embassy Rome	SECRET	MARR PREL MOPS AF IT NATO AFGHANISTAN
04ROME4646	EU/CHINA ARMS EMBARGO; MFA PROVIDES DETAILS ON [...] (C) Summary: MFA Political Director Giulio Terzi told DCM that there was "nothing new" in what Italy said to the Chinese on the EU arms embargo during the Italo-China Summit. He said that Italy would support lifting the embargo in Brussels, but that support would be linked to positive signals [...]	2004-12-06 18:39:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MARR IT CI EUN HUMAN RIGHTS
04ROME610	GOI PLANS TO PROVIDE LIMITED FUNDS FOR SIERRA [...] (C) SEBASTIANO FULCI, MFA WEST AFRICA OFFICE DIRECTOR INFORMED POST THAT ITALY PLANS TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 150,000 EURO FROM ITS PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS BUDGET FOR THE SIERRA LEONE SPECIAL COURT. ITALY PROVIDED 180,000 EURO IN 2001 AND 260,000 EURO AT THE END OF 2003. 2. (C) FULCI EXPLAI [...]	2004-02-18 16:26:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MARR PINS EAID SL IT KWCI UNSC
04ROME638	ITALIAN SENATE APPROVES FUNDING FOR MILITARY [...] ON FEBRUARY 18, THE ITALIAN SENATE APPROVED THE GOVERNMENT DECREE EXTENDING UNTIL JUNE 30, 2004, FUNDING FOR ITALY'S PARTICIPATION IN ALL THE MILITARY MISSIONS IN WHICH IT IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED ABROAD, INCLUDING IRAQ. WHILE APPROVAL OF THE DECREE WAS ASSURED BY THE GOVERNING COALITION'S SOLID [...]	2004-02-20 14:43:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PREL PGOV MOPS EAID MCAP IZ IT IRAQI FREEDOM
04ROME703	ITALY TO PROPOSE A NATO POLITICAL STRATEGY AT [...] (C) SUMMARY. In his speech to the NAC scheduled for March 3, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini plans to present a comprehensive set of priorities for NATO, according to MFA contacts. Many of the points addressed in Frattini's speech, and the Italian concept paper it is based on, are li [...]	2004-02-25 14:36:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PARM IT NATO AFGHANISTAN
04ROME860	AMBASSADOR BURNS REVIEWS NATO ISSUES WITH ITALIAN [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador Burns discussed the Istanbul Summit, the Greater Middle East (GME) Initiative, NATO prospects for Iraq and Afghanistan and a successor mission to SFOR during Feb. 26-27 meetings with Italian officials, journalists and academics in Rome. Italy is revising its plans to s [...]	2004-03-04 16:28:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL BK AF IZ IT NATO AFGHANISTAN IRAQI FREEDOM
04ROME927	ITALY/AFGHANISTAN: CONTRIBUTIONS TO ISAF EXPANSION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Italy remains fully on board with ISAF expansion. Although no formal policy decision has yet been made, the GOI (reportedly working closely with SHAPE) is focused on Herat, with the only apparent question being whether Italy will lead only a PRT, or that and a Forward Support [...]	2004-03-09 16:09:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF IT NATO AFGHANISTAN IRAQI FREEDOM
04ROME936	ITALIAN LOWER HOUSE SET TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR [...] No summary [...]	2004-03-10 14:10:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PREL PGOV MOPS EAID MCAP IZ IT AFGHANISTAN IRAQI FREEDOM
04ROME969	ITALY: FUNDS FOR MILITARY MISSIONS ABROAD APPROVED [...] AS EXPECTED, THE ITALIAN CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES MARCH 10 APPROVED EXTENDING UNTIL JUNE 30, 2004, FUNDING FOR ITALY'S PARTICIPATION IN ALL ITS MILITARY MISSIONS ABROAD, INCLUDING IRAQ (REF. B). THE CHAMBER DID NOT MAKE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT THAT WAS APPROVED BY THE SENATE ON FEBRUARY 18 (RE [...]	2004-03-11 16:28:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PREL PGOV MOPS EAID MCAP IZ IT IRAQI FREEDOM
04SANAA2053	AMBASSADOR AND FM DISCUSSES MANPADS BUY-BACK AND [...] (C) Summary. On August 22 Ambassador raised the upcoming visit of PM A/S Bloomfield with Foreign Minister al-Qirbi. Discussion centered on A/S Bloomfield's visit, the need to control MANPADS and SA/LW in Yemen, and ROYG support for the Interim Iraqi Government (reftel). Guantanamo demarch [...]	2004-08-23 14:09:00	Embassy Sanaa	SECRET	MARR MOPS OPDC PREF YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA2421	ROYG FORCES KILL REBEL CLERIC AL-HOUTHI IN [...] (C) Summary. Anti-American rebel Shi'ite cleric al-Houthi was killed on September 10 in an early morning raid on his cave hide-out in the Sa'da Goverornate. The ROYG has announced an end to the 10-week insurgency, which resulted in well over 1000 deaths. ROYG forces have already begun red [...]	2004-09-12 13:23:00	Embassy Sanaa	SECRET	MARR MOPS MCAP PGOV PREL PINR PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA2520	YEMEN MANPADS BUYBACK: WE HAVE A DEAL [...] (S) Summary. On September 28 the ROYG signed an agreement with the USG that will affect the purchase and destruction of a minimum 1,435 Yemeni MANPADS. Foreign Minister Dhabbi and Ambassador commented on the agreement's symbolic and strategic importance to the bilateral relationship and U. [...]	2004-09-28 15:25:00	Embassy Sanaa	SECRET	PARMS PTER MARR PREL YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA256	YEMEN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE ON U.S. MILITARY [...] (s) Summary/comment: DCM and Acting Defense Attach delivered reftel b demarche and diplomatic note to Major General Ali Mohamed Saleh, Deputy Chief of Station for Operations at the Ministry of Defense (MOD) on January 27, with Pol/Econ Chief as notetaker. Major General Saleh had already recei [...]	2004-02-04 08:12:00	Embassy Sanaa	SECRET	MARR MOPS PREL PBTS PHSA YM DEMARCHE
04SANAA3023	YEMENI PRESIDENT SALEH WANTS WASHINGTON TRIP [...] (C) Summary. President Saleh convoked Ambassador December 6 to request that he convey Saleh's strong desire to visit Washington to personally congratulate President Bush on his reelection and meet with newly appointed senior officials. Citing important new developments in the region "that can onl [...]	2004-12-06 15:11:00	Embassy Sanaa	SECRET	PREL PTER MARR PGOV KJUS PINR YM PARMS COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA3094	AL-JAZEERA TV PROGRAM: "THE UNTOLD WAR STORY" - [...] SUMMARY: Al-Jazeera TV broadcast a documentary on Thursday, December 9, 2004, titled "The Untold War Story" addressing the impact and repercussions of U.S.-Yemeni counterterrorism cooperation at the economic, social and political levels. The documentary included impressions from a wide varie [...]	2004-12-15 10:03:00	Embassy Sanaa	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO YM PTER KMDR MARR MOPS PNIR COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA3118	DAS DIBBLE MEETINGS WITH ROYG MINISTERS: YEMEN [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador and Visiting NEA/ARPI Deputy Assistant Secretary Philo Dibble met separately with Minister of Foreign Affairs Qirbi, Minister of Interior Alimi, and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Sofan on December 15. The Ministers worked from the same talking poi [...]	2004-12-18 14:15:00	Embassy Sanaa	SECRET	PREL PTER MARR ECON KMPI YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA393	SCENESETTER FOR SANAA VISIT [...] (U) Embassy Sanaa warmly welcomes the visit of GEN Abizaid and his staff. You will find that operational counterterrorism cooperation between the USG and the ROYG has increased since your last visit. 2. (SBU) The grant transfer patrol boats for the Yemen Coast Guard arrived on 15 Februar [...]	2004-02-18 12:55:00	Embassy Sanaa	SECRET	PREL MARR YM COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY TERFIN
04SANAA680	3/20/04 ABIZAID MEETING WITH SALEH: CT OPS IN [...] (C) Summary. During his 3/20/04 visit to Sanaa, GEN Abizaid, accompanied by Ambassador and senior staff, called on President Saleh. Saleh asked about ongoing Pakistani CT operations in Waziristan. He asserted that good intelligence and money to spread around were more effective in tribal re [...]	2004-03-24 08:13:00	Embassy Sanaa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PTER EAID IZ AF PK YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANTODOMINGO1515	CANARD II: DOMINICAN RIFLES FOR HAITI [...] Secretary of the Armed Forces Soto Jimenez told the press on March 5 that the Dominican Republic has received no rpt no arms from the USG and commented that the figure of 3,500 weapons used in questions to WHA Assistant Secretary Roger Noriega might correspond to annual licensed imports of arm [...]	2004-03-06 17:49:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PGOV HA DR
04SANTODOMINGO1950	DOMINICAN ATTORNEY GENERAL PROMISES ARTICLE 98 AND [...] (U) Summary. On March 24 Dominican Attorney General Victor Cespedes Martinez promised the Ambassador that he would act swiftly on the Article 98 agreement, facilitate extradition requests and work to improve the handling of narcotics/narcotrafficking cases in the Dominican Republic. End Summary. [...]	2004-03-26 18:23:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	CJAN DR KCRM KJUS SNAR PREL MARR
04SANTODOMINGO1963	DOMINICAN ELECTIONS #31: ARMED FORCES TO PROVIDE [...] (U) This is number 31 in our series on the Dominican presidential election: ARMED FORCES TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR ELECTIONS (SBU) The Dominican military leadership has assured us the military will be on "model" nonpolitical behavior during the election and previewed preparations for provid [...]	2004-03-26 20:03:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV MARR ASEC DR
04SANTODOMINGO1965	DOMINICAN ARMED FORCES CHIEF ON HAITI, NEXT [...] (C) In conversation with DATT and poloff on March 22 Dominican Armed Forces Secretary LTG Soto Jiminez expressed concern over "gangs of criminals" that he said controlled the Haitian side of the northern border with the Dominican Republic. Dominican security forces along the border consequent [...]	2004-03-26 20:22:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR HA DR
04SANTODOMINGO2026	DOMINICAN GOVERNMENT LOCKS OUT AIR TRAFFIC [...] (U) At 0600 this morning March 31 Civil Aviation officials replaced civilian air traffic controllers at the national center (SDQ) with military air traffic controllers. The military controllers are instituting precautionary intervals for incoming, departing, and overhead traffic; some flights [...]	2004-03-31 19:53:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	EAIR ELAB DR MARR
04SANTODOMINGO2072	DOMINICAN GOVERNMENT AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS [...] Many civilian air traffic controllers returned to work today after the Dominican Civil Aviation Authority and Dominican Air Traffic Controllers Union reached an agreement early today. Representatives from both parties explained to econoff that agreement was reached at 1:30 am after many hours [...]	2004-04-02 19:08:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	DR EAIR ELAB MARR
04SANTODOMINGO2575	DIPNOTE 11048 - PRESIDENT MEJIA NOTIFIES [...] On April 27 Embassy received from the Foreign Ministry formal notification of withdrawal from Iraq by the Dominican Quisqueya Batallion, dated April 26. Text follows: (Complementary intro...) and refers to the situation of the Ad Hoc "Quisqueya" Task Force, currently in Iraq. As it is kno [...]	2004-04-28 13:28:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR MOPS PGOV DR IZ
04SANTODOMINGO2601	DOMINICAN SECRETARY FOR ARMED FORCES SENDS EMBASSY [...] On April 28, Embassy received official correspondence from Secretary of Armed Forces, Jose Miguel Soto Jimenez, stating the Dominican Republic's intention to remove their troops from Iraq. His letter is dated April 20 but was almost certainly written on April 26 or April 27. 2. An image o [...]	2004-04-29 11:00:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	DR MARR MOPS OPDC PREL
04SANTODOMINGO3841	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: RESETTLEMENT OF PROTECTED [...] (SBU) Embassy understands the importance of the resettlement of protected Cuban and Haitian migrants presently at Guantanamo Naval Base and will offer all appropriate assistance. The Dominican Republic is in the midst of a government transition and inauguration day for the new administration [...]	2004-06-29 15:43:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PREL SMIG MARR DR
04SANTODOMINGO5603	DCI SPECIAL ADVISOR'S REPORT ON IRAQ WMD: [...] Embassy provided reftel talking points as a non-paper to MFA director for U.S. affairs Roger Espaillat on October 8. He undertook to share the information with the director of Middle East affairs. Espaillat had no immediate substantive reaction, but appreciated having the points available if t [...]	2004-10-08 23:13:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR DR
04SANTODOMINGO6134	(S) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: AMBASSADOR, IMMIGRATION [...] (S) Summary: The Ambassador and Immigration Director Baret discussed corruption in Dominican airports and ports on November 3, 2004. The Ambassador named names, including military officers assigned to Immigration, and urged dismissal and prosecution. Baret said prosecution was difficult, p [...]	2004-11-10 16:18:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	SECRET	PREL SMIG KJUS MARR DR
04SANTODOMINGO6564	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: TRANSPARENCY OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Dominican Republic,s military budget is determined in the national budget process overseen by the Office of the Budget, resulting in an annual national government budget bill considered and voted by Congress and signed and promulgated by the President. The military budget [...]	2004-12-07 20:57:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	DR EAID EFIN MARR
04TAIPEI3140	DCI SPECIAL ADVISOR'S COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2004-10-07 10:07:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR TW
04TAIPEI3563	PRESIDENT OUTLINES FUTURE CROSS-STRAIT POLICY [...] (C) Summary: National Security Council (NSC) Secretary General Chiou I-jen provided the Acting Director on November 10 an advanced copy of a 10-point policy statement President Chen Shui-bian planned to unveil later in the day. The policy reiterates themes from Chen's May 20 and October 10 sp [...]	2004-11-10 09:58:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR CH TW
04TEGUCIGALPA1057	HONDURAS REITERATES REASON FOR IRAQ WITHDRAWAL; [...] (C) Summary: On May 4, PolCouns, DATT, and PolMilOff met with Minister of Defense (MOD) Federico Breve and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) General Jose Isaias Barahona to discuss Iraq and SOUTHCOM's proposed Regional Training Initiative (RTI). During the course of conversation, b [...]	2004-05-07 22:18:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR IZ HA HO
04TEGUCIGALPA1617	FURTHERING REGIONAL INTEGRATION; GENERAL HILL [...] (U) Summary: On July 15, General Hill, USSOUTHCOM Commander, met with Honduran Minister of Defense, Federico Breve, and separately, with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS),General Jose Isaias Barahona to discuss Central American integration, narcotrafficking, U.S. military assistan [...]	2004-07-22 21:58:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS MCAP SNAR PREL KCRM HO
04TEGUCIGALPA1655	FURTHERING REGIONAL INTEGRATION; GENERAL HILL [...] (U) Summary: On July 15, General Hill, USSOUTHCOM Commander, met with Honduran Minister of Defense, Federico Breve, and separately, with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS),General Jose Isaias Barahona to discuss Central American integration, narcotrafficking, U.S. military assistan [...]	2004-07-28 15:40:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS MCAP SNAR PREL KCRM HO
04TEGUCIGALPA2297	HONDURAS GIVES TENTATIVE YES TO RESETTLEMENT OF [...] (C) PolCouns and PolOff met October 8 with Foreign Minister Leonidas Rosa Bautista to follow-up on his September 15 meeting with WHA A/S Noriega and the Honduran Embassy in Washington's communications with the Department October 5 regarding the resettlement of protected Cuban migrants at Guant [...]	2004-10-14 13:03:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PREL SMIG MARR CU HO
04TEGUCIGALPA234	TASK FORCE XATRUCH UPDATE: MADURO RESOLUTE IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: In face of overwhelming domestic opposition and high costs to his own political popularity, President Maduro reaffirmed Honduras' commitment to send the next contingent of troops to Iraq and indicated those troops are likely to be deployed there beyond the initial one-year period [...]	2004-01-30 22:53:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV IZ HO
04TEGUCIGALPA2373	HONDURAS DECLARED MINE FREE [...] On Friday, October 8, the Government of Honduras (GOH) convened a ceremony at the Headquarters of the First Infantry Battalion (Primer Batallon de Infanteria) on the outskirts of Tegucigalpa to officially declare Honduras mine free. U.S. participation in the demining efforts was directed throu [...]	2004-10-22 15:14:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MCAP PGOV PARM HO
04TEGUCIGALPA2393	DETAILS OF RESETTLEMENT OF PROTECTED CUBAN [...] (C) Summary: Post continues to work closely with the Honduran Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning the proposed resettlement of 20 protected Cuban migrants in Guantanamo to Honduras. While the GOH has repeatedly said yes to the resettlement in general, the details of the resettlement, incl [...]	2004-10-26 19:35:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PREL SMIG MARR CU HO
04TEGUCIGALPA2722	HONDURAS SEEING INCREASING NUMBERS OF CUBAN [...] (SBU) Honduras, for various reasons, is emerging as a new, preferred port for Cuban migrants by sea. Primarily, Honduras acts as a way station for Cubans on their way to the U.S. The route appears to usually be the same: migrants leave from Comaguey in the Santa Cruz province of Cuba, stoppi [...]	2004-09-24 10:30:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SMIG PREF PGOV PREL MARR CU HO
04TEGUCIGALPA466	TASK FORCE XATRUCH I RETURNS AS HONDURAN ARMED [...] (U) Summary: On February 20, the Government of Honduras (GOH) celebrated the return of Task Force Xatruch I (TFXI),the 370-man contingent the GOH deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF),with full honors and a military parade. Final elements of TFXI arrived in Honduras [...]	2004-02-27 23:07:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV ASEC IZ HO
04TEGUCIGALPA59	SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN SENIOR HONDURAN MILITARY [...] (C) SUMMARY: On January 5, the Honduran Armed Forces made significant changes among its senior leadership, installing new officers in the positions of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Inspector General of the Armed Forces, and Commander of the Navy. These leadership changes reflecte [...]	2004-01-09 22:46:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PREL PINR HO
04TEGUCIGALPA642	HONDURAS REMAINS COMMITTED TO IRAQ DEPLOYMENT BUT [...] (U) SUMMARY: Reports in the U.S. and international press which suggest that the Government of Honduras (GOH) now plans to withdraw its troops from Iraq this summer are misleading and contradict local Honduran media coverage of the issue. On March 16, President Ricardo Maduro held a press confe [...]	2004-03-17 00:17:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV ASEC IZ HO
04TEGUCIGALPA782	HONDURAN RESPONSE TO MND-CS FORCE GENERATION [...] (C) The Government of Honduras (GOH) has indicated publicly and privately that at this moment it does not/not plan to extend its troop contribution to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) beyond its initial one-year commitment which is due to end in July. The GOH, however, has never entirely ruled o [...]	2004-04-02 23:18:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL IZ HO
04TEGUCIGALPA804	HONDURAN RESPONSE TO JAYSH AL-MAHDI VIOLENCE [...] (C) Post delivered reftel demarche to Honduran Minister of Defense Federico Breve (MOD) and to Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Anibal Quinonez on April 5. MOD Breve had already contacted Deputy Chief of Mission earlier that day to request that the U.S. provide his office with more/better info [...]	2004-04-05 23:31:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR IZ HO
04TEGUCIGALPA874	HONDURAS SEEKS BETTER INFORMATION SHARING AS [...] (U) This is an action request; please see paragraph 9. 2. (S) Summary: Trepidation in Honduras continues to rise amid press reports that U.S. troops are preparing an assault on the city of Najaf, Iraq, to arrest and/or kill Muqtaba al Sadr and put an end to the armed uprising by his militia [...]	2004-04-16 03:10:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	SECRET	PREL MOPS MARR IZ HO
04TEGUCIGALPA893	HONDURAS TO WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY TROOPS FROM IRAQ [...] (S) Minister of the Presidency Luis Cosenza called the Ambassador at 1700 on April 16 to advise him that he will travel to Washington on Sunday, April 18 to meet with Department of State officials on Monday, April 19, to inform the U.S. that Honduras has decided to withdraw immediately its tro [...]	2004-04-16 23:56:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	SECRET	PREL MOPS MARR IZ HO
04TEGUCIGALPA910	PRESIDENT MADURO DECLARES HONDURAS WILL WITHDRAW [...] (C) On April 19, President Maduro alerted the National Congress and announced publicly that Honduras would withdraw its troops from Iraq as soon as possible. The Government of Honduras (GOH) cited Spain's decision to immediately withdraw its troops from Iraq as a significant factor in its deci [...]	2004-04-20 23:36:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR IZ HO
04TELAVIV1366	(S) ISRAELI CONCERN ABOUT POTENTIAL FRENCH ARMS [...] (S) MOD DG Amos Yaron expressed concern March 3 to visiting Commerce U/S Kenneth Juster about signals that France might be ready to reverse its restrictive policy on arms sales to China. In a March 4 follow-up meeting, Rami Yungman of the MOD pol-mil bureau told polmiloff that the sources of [...]	2004-03-04 15:24:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	MARR MASS PREL PARM IS CH FR MILITARY RELATIONS GOI EXTERNAL
04TELAVIV1934	ISRAELI OFFICIALS DISCUSS GAZA DISENGAGEMENT, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In meetings that took place in the hours following the Sheikh Yassin assassination, USD Dov Zakheim discussed the targeted killing and Gaza disengagement with Ministers Olmert and Mofaz and MKs Steinetz and Sneh. (Selected GOI comments from these meetings reported reftels.) Mofaz [...]	2004-03-30 14:17:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PREL PGOV MARR IS GAZA DISENGAGEMENT ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS
04TELAVIV6671	ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTER OFFERS CAUTIOUSLY [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a meeting on December 30, Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz gave Senator Lieberman and the Ambassador a cautiously optimistic assessment of the chances for security cooperation with post-Arafat Palestinian leaders. Mofaz said that disengagement will increase Israel's s [...]	2004-12-30 14:49:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR IS ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS GAZA DISENGAGEMENT COUNTERTERRORISM GOI EXTERNAL
04THEHAGUE1240	NATO-AFGHANISTAN: DUTCH STAND FIRM ON GOING TO [...] (C) In recent conversations with FM Bot, PM Foreign Policy Advisor Swartbol, and CHOD ADM Kroon, Amb. Sobel discussed request (outlined in ref A) for the Dutch to consider leading a PRT in western Afghanistan instead of Baghlan. PolMilOff separately raised ref A points with MFA Security Poli [...]	2004-05-21 13:49:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS AF NL NATO
04THEHAGUE1454	DUTCH CABINET APPROVES EXTENSION IN MULTINATIONAL [...] Summary: On June 11, the Dutch cabinet decided to extend Dutch participation in the multinational Force in Iraq for eight months, i.e., until mid-March 2005, so that the Dutch troops in the Al Muthanna province can help secure stability during the transition period and the elections. As expec [...]	2004-06-14 13:48:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV IZ NL
04THEHAGUE1513	NETHERLANDS: NATO AND IRAQ DISCUSSIONS ABOARD USS [...] (SBU) Summary: The June 14-15 overnight visit of Dutch Defense Minister Kamp and parliamentarians/officials to the USS Enterprise carrier battle group provided a useful forum for discussions on NATO and Iraq-related issues. Informally, Dutch participants provided candid background regarding t [...]	2004-06-17 15:47:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR NL NATO
04THEHAGUE1566	DUTCH PARLIAMENT ENDORSES CABINET DECISION TO [...] (U) An overwhelming majority of the Dutch Parliament voted on June 22 to endorse the cabinet decision to extend Dutch participation in the multinational force in Iraq for eight months. (The Dutch have approximately 1300 troops serving in Al Muthanna province as part of the UK's Multinational D [...]	2004-06-23 14:32:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV IZ NL
04THEHAGUE1587	DUTCH POSITION ON POSSIBLE NATO ROLE IN IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-25 06:42:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR IZ NL NATO
04THEHAGUE1690	DUTCH PARLIAMENT ENDORSES GOVERNMENT'S PRT DECISION [...] (U) On July 5 the Dutch Parliament broadly endorsed a recent Cabinet decision to lead a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Baghlan, Afghanistan. Only the small far-left Socialist Party opposed the mission. The operation, announced in a June 28 government letter to parliament, will consi [...]	2004-07-06 14:50:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV AF NL NATO
04THEHAGUE1796	NETHERLANDS/EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: MEETING WITH [...] (C) Summary: PolCouns and PolMilOff met on July 16 with representatives from the Australian, Japanese and Korean Embassies in The Hague to discuss the EU's China arms embargo. Of the three, the Japanese have made the strongest approaches to the GONL on this issue. The Australians have raise [...]	2004-07-16 14:58:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MARR PHUM CH NL
04THEHAGUE1846	NETHERLANDS/EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: BRIEFING FOR [...] (C) Summary: Post coordinated a July 21 briefing for Dutch officials on U.S. concerns regarding a possible lift of the EU China arms embargo. MFA hosted the briefing which was also attended by GONL officials from MOD, Ministry of Economic Affairs and the PM's office. DRL Senior Advisor Susan O [...]	2004-07-22 14:30:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MARR PHUM CH NL
04THEHAGUE1935	DUTCH A/POL DIRECTOR ON IRAQ: TERRORISM STATEMENT, [...] (SBU) Terrorism Declaration: CDA contacted Dutch MFA A/Political Director Herman Schaper late August 2 and got confirmation that the Netherlands would support and release the Coalition Terrorism Declaration. Early August 3, A/Pol Couns provided ref A points to MFA Security Policy Director Ma [...]	2004-08-03 11:15:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OPDC MOPS MARR IZ NL EUN NATO
04THEHAGUE2023	NETHERLANDS/EU/CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: LOCAL TAIWAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Taiwanese representatives in The Hague are engaging the Dutch government and parliamentarians in an effort to slow down the EU's rush to lift its arms embargo on China. Several parliamentarians have expressed sympathy for the Taiwanese position, but do not want to undercut the Du [...]	2004-08-13 13:10:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MARR PHUM CH TW NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2095	DUTCH PUT UN PROTECTION FORCE ON PSC AGENDA [...] (S) On August 23, POLCOUNS discussed reftel points with Dutch MFA officials Bahia Tahzib (Deputy European Correspondent) and Adri van Loopik (Head of the Gulf States Division in the Department of North Africa and Middle East Affairs). (Note: POLOFFS had previously discussed the issue with Ta [...]	2004-08-23 16:07:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET	PREL MOPS MARR IZ GB NL UN EUN
04THEHAGUE2112	DUTCH CABINET APPROVES SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRIBUTIONS [...] Summary: On August 20, the Dutch cabinet decided to provide to ISAF six F-16 jetfighters and a KDC-10 refueling aircraft for a period of eight weeks as of mid-September for the purpose of enhancing security during the presidential elections in October. If a second round of elections occurs, t [...]	2004-08-25 10:14:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV KPKO AF NL NATO
04THEHAGUE2154	DUTCH PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE ON IRAQ [...] (U) Summary: On August 24, the Dutch parliament interrupted its August recess for a special session on Iraq attended by Defense Minister Kamp and Foreign Minister Bot. The parliament endorsed the additional security measures taken in the wake of the August 14 ambush of Dutch troops in Iraq a [...]	2004-08-27 15:12:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV IZ NL
04THEHAGUE2188	NETHERLANDS/IRAQ: MAINTAINING MULTINATIONAL [...] (S) Summary: PolCouns and PolMilOff delivered ref A points to Dutch MFA Security Policy Director Maurits Jochems and MOD General Policy Director Lo Casteleijn in separate meetings on August 31. While the current Dutch deployment in Iraq is scheduled to run through March 15, 2005, the GONL is [...]	2004-09-01 15:37:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET	PREL OPDC MOPS MARR IZ NL
04THEHAGUE2303	DUTCH RESPONSE: AFGHAN OOC VOTING AND G-8 AFGHAN [...] (C) Poloff spoke to Wilfred Mohr, Head of South Asia Division, on September 13 to inquire about Dutch/EU plans for monitoring out of country registration and voting in Iran and Pakistan (ref A). Mohr responded that the EU expected to involve its embassies in the process, but had not yet estab [...]	2004-09-13 12:46:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PK AF NL EAID MOPS MARR NATO NAC
04THEHAGUE2326	DUTCH DEFENSE MINISTER PREVIEWS SEPTEMBER 16-17 EU [...] Summary: In a September 9 letter to the Dutch parliament, Defense Minister Kamp previewed the September 16- 17 EU Defense Ministers Informal Ministerial at Noordwijk, Netherlands. This meeting will be preceded by the first meeting of the Steering Board of the new European Defense Agency unde [...]	2004-09-15 11:13:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2462	EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: VADM METZGER/DAS SUCHAN [...] (C) Summary: On September 15, VADM James Metzger and PM/DAS Greg Suchan briefed a Dutch interagency team chaired by MFA Security Policy Director Maurits Jochems on U.S. concerns regarding the possible lifting of the EU's arms embargo on China. VADM Metzger outlined the enhanced threat posed [...]	2004-09-27 15:26:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MARR CH NL EUN
04THEHAGUE248	DUTCH MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS: IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN [...] (S) Summary: In anticipation of new Dutch FM Ben Bot's travel to Washington February 9 for meetings with the Secretary and at NSC and DOD we offer a snapshot of several SIPDIS aspects of Dutch military participation in the Global War on Terrorism presently under discussion in the Netherlands. The G [...]	2004-01-30 13:17:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET	MOPS MARR PREL PTER IZ AF NL
04THEHAGUE2566	IRAQ/NL: POINTS ON IRAQ WMD REPORT DELIVERED [...] (C) POLCOUNS delivered reftel points on the DCI Special Advisor's Comprehensive Report on Iraq WMD to Jaap Werner, Head of the Dutch MFA's Political Affairs Department, on October 6. Werner expressed keen interest in the report and its findings, but offered no substantive response. SOBEL [...]	2004-10-07 14:08:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR NL KPDD
04THEHAGUE2605	NETHERLANDS/EU/CHINA: EU "CAUTIOUS" ON LIFTING [...] (C) Summary: According to Dutch FM Bot, the EU is moving "cautiously" with regard to the issue of lifting the China arms embargo. Although there is no strong opposition to lifting the embargo, several members feel more time is needed before making that decision. Bot would prefer not to have [...]	2004-10-12 14:12:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MARR ETTC CH NL EU
04THEHAGUE2766	NETHERLANDS/IRAQ: DUTCH WITHDRAWAL POSITION [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch government is determined to end the current deployment of Dutch troops in Al-Muthanna in mid-March in accordance with assurances provided to parliament last June. Defense Minister Kamp will send a letter to parliament in the next two weeks reaffirming that Dutch forces [...]	2004-10-28 06:48:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR IZ NL NATO
04THEHAGUE2866	THE NETHERLANDS: NATIONAL CAVEATS ON THE IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2004-11-05 14:14:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR IZ NL NATO
04THEHAGUE2910	NETHERLANDS/EU/IRAQ: UN PROTECTION FORCE POINTS [...] No summary [...]	2004-11-10 16:19:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS NL IZ EUN UN
04THEHAGUE2991	DUTCH REACTION TO REQUEST FOR VOLUNTARY [...] No summary [...]	2004-11-17 16:23:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR NL CY UNFICYP
04THEHAGUE3015	NETHERLANDS/IRAQ: RECONFIGURING THE DUTCH PRESENCE [...] (C) SUMMARY: A clear consensus in the Cabinet and parliament exists for concluding the Dutch deployment in Al Muthanna as scheduled. The government's November 12 letter to parliament states Dutch troops will end their current mission in mid-March, although some personnel will stay longer (we [...]	2004-11-19 08:05:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET	PREL PGOV MARR MOPS IZ NL NATO EUN
04THEHAGUE3162	THE NETHERLANDS/ISAF STAGE II EXPANSION [...] (S) PolMilOff made ref A demarche to Dutch MFA Security Policy Operations Director Rob Gabrielse on November 26 (preliminary reaction reported ref B) and raised it again with Gabrielse on December 2. Gabrielse said this request had been discussed within the Dutch interagency working group tha [...]	2004-12-03 15:59:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET	MARR PREL MOPS AF NL NATO
04THEHAGUE3166	NETHERLANDS/EU: FM BOT ON CHINA, TURKEY, [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a one and one half hour discussion with Ambassador Sobel on December 2, Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot laid out his priorities for the last few weeks of the Dutch EU presidency. Bot stated categorically that he will not lift the Chinese Arms Embargo, but predicted (agai [...]	2004-12-03 16:47:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR CH RS NL EUN
04THEHAGUE3177	NETHERLANDS/EU/CHINA: CHINA SUMMIT CONTENT STILL [...] (C) Summary: With just over one working day left before the EU-China Summit, the Dutch are still in negotiations with the Chinese regarding content of an EU-China Joint Statement, including what if anything will come of talk about a Chinese "gesture" on human rights as part of a package for a p [...]	2004-12-06 16:55:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD MARR PARM CH NL EUN
04THEHAGUE3224	EU/CYPRUS: EU NOT READY TO PAY MORE TOWARD [...] No summary [...]	2004-12-09 14:34:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR NL CY UNFICYP
04THEHAGUE3228	THE NETHERLANDS: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR SPECIAL [...] (S) PolMilOff made ref A demarche to MFA Security Policy Bureau Operations Office Director Rob Gabrielse on November 26 and DATT also raised the issue with MOD ACOS Operations Air Commodore Pieter Cobelens. Ambassador Sobel discussed this request with Defense Minister Kamp on December 8. Kamp [...]	2004-12-09 16:51:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET	MARR MOPS PREL AF NL
04THEHAGUE381	DUTCH ON PRTS [...] (S) PM Balkenende's Foreign Policy Advisor Rob Swartbol informed Amb. Sobel on February 12 that, following FM Bot's trip to Washington, the Dutch government was actively considering participating in a PRT in Afghanistan. The options under consideration include possibly joining the Germans, Sc [...]	2004-02-13 14:48:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET	MOPS MARR PREL PTER AF NL

04THEHAGUE44	IRAQ/NL: ARREST OF DUTCH MARINE STIRS POLITICAL [...] (C) Summary: The arrest of a Dutch marine serving in Iraq following the alleged fatal shooting of an Iraqi civilian during a December 27 looting incident has stirred up a front page political controversy in the Netherlands with leading parliamentarians, the Chief Attorney General and Justice [...]	2004-01-08 15:41:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL IZ NL
04THEHAGUE477	PRTS: DUTCH TO DISPATCH RECCE TEAM SOON [...] (S) Ambassador Sobel met with Defense Minister Kamp on February 19. Kamp confirmed he was engaged in informal contacts with his European counterparts to discuss options for cooperation on PRTs. Following a February 20 meeting between Kamp and FM Bot, the GONL decided to dispatch a reconnaiss [...]	2004-02-25 07:36:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET	MOPS MARR PREL PTER AF NL
04THEHAGUE537	DUTCH WILL NOT MAKE FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO [...] (C) Embassy legal officer delivered reftel demarches to Pieter Ramaer, Head of the Political and Judicial Division within the MFA's UN and IFI Department. Ramaer stated the Dutch were one of the top donors of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and that they were not considering making any addi [...]	2004-03-03 12:16:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MARR PINS KWCI UNSC
04THEHAGUE55	NATO ENLARGEMENT: DUTCH PARLIAMENT COMPLETES [...] No summary [...]	2004-01-09 14:28:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM MARR PREL NL NATO
04THEHAGUE578	NATO-AFGHANISTAN: THE NETHERLANDS ON ISAF [...] (C) PolMilOff made ref A demarche to Dutch MFA Security Policy Bureau Operations Director Rob Gabrielse on March 8. DATT addressed these points with MOD International Policy Director BG Ton van Osch on March 9. Amb. Sobel also raised this issue as part of a March 9 discussion with FM Bot pre [...]	2004-03-09 13:15:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF NL NATO
04THEHAGUE690	DUTCH PM BALKENENDE'S WASHINGTON VISIT BOLSTERS [...] (C) Summary: The main Dutch opposition politician Wouter Bos has inflamed the debate over extending the Dutch troop deployment in Iraq by publicly opposing its renewal after July. However, spokespersons for the three governing coalition parties stated they were inclined to support renewal a [...]	2004-03-18 09:24:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MOPS MARR IZ NL
04THEHAGUE762	DEMARCHE TO DUTCH ON POSSIBLE SHIRBRIG DEPLOYMENT [...] No summary [...]	2004-03-23 15:05:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	KPKO MARR MOPS PREL HA NL UNSC
04THEHAGUE766	READOUT OF DUTCH PRT RECCE TEAM TRIP TO AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) Summary: Acting PolCouns obtained a readout on March 23 on the recent GONL PRT recce team visit to Afghanistan from Joost Flamand (protect),the MFA team rep. The team visited Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif and Konduz, and had meetings with Task Force Victory in Bagram and with ISAF and UN offici [...]	2004-03-24 09:37:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS AF NL NATO
04THEHAGUE966	DUTCH PARLIAMENT DEBATES IRAQ [...] (SBU) Summary: On April 15, the Dutch parliament engaged debated Foreign Minister Bot and Defense Minister Kamp in a debate on the future of Iraq. Looming in the background is the government's upcoming decision whether to renew the deployment of Dutch troops currently in Iraq beyond July. wi [...]	2004-04-16 16:14:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV IZ NL
04THEHAGUE969	DUTCH PARLIAMENT DEBATES IRAQ [...] (SBU) Summary: On April 15, the Dutch parliament debated Foreign Minister Bot and Defense Minister Kamp on the future of Iraq. Looming in the background is the government's upcoming decision whether to renew the deployment of Dutch troops currently in Iraq beyond July. Bot and Kamp parried o [...]	2004-04-16 16:44:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV IZ NL
04THEHAGUE988	IRAQ: DUTCH MFA ON SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR [...] (U) This is an action request, see para 3. 2. (S) PolMilOff delivered ref A points to Dutch MFA Deputy Operations Director Joost Flamand on April 20. Flamand appreciated the information and asked about a specific point in CJCS Gen. Myers's April 15 letter to Dutch CHOD Adm Kroon (ref B) wh [...]	2004-04-20 15:45:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET	PREL OPDC MOPS MARR IZ NL
04VILNIUS1117	LITHUANIAN MINISTRIES WORKING ON EUROCONTROL FEE [...] (U) We have approached the MFA at various levels to seek an exemption of U.S. military and other U.S. state aircraft from air navigation, overflight, and terminal navigation fees. MFA Undersecretary Sarunas Adomavicius promised the Ambassador on August 31 to look into the matter, and others w [...]	2004-09-14 14:46:00	Embassy Vilnius	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MOPS EAIR KREC LH
04VILNIUS1196	LITHUANIAN PARLIAMENT PASSES REVISED INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) Summary. The Lithuanian parliament September 29 approved a bill raising the ceiling on the number of troops deployable in international operations and extending authorization of current missions through December 31, 2005. The bill mandates that Lithuania deploy an all-volunteer force and [...]	2004-09-30 13:49:00	Embassy Vilnius	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL LH
04VILNIUS1353	LITHUANIA CONCERNED OVER RUSSIAN AIR INCURSIONS [...] (C) Summary. Lithuania's opposition to hosting a Baltic regional air safety conference under NATO-Russia Council (NRC) auspices (ref A) is rooted in its assessment that Russian policy aims to disrupt NATO relations with its newest members and raise pressure on the air policing mission. Though [...]	2004-10-29 14:14:00	Embassy Vilnius	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MCAP MOPS PBTS PGOV PINS PREL LH
04VILNIUS1380	LITHUANIA'S 2005 DRAFT BUDGET SHORTS MOD [...] (C) Summary. The draft 2005 GOL budget before the Parliament fulfills Lithuania's NATO commitment to allocate two percent of GDP to defense spending, but falls far short of providing that two percent to the military. The budget increases the share of defense money that will go to other Minis [...]	2004-11-08 12:16:00	Embassy Vilnius	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PREL MCAP PINR PGOV LH
04VILNIUS1492	LITHUANIA: DEFMIN NOMINEE PLEDGES TO STAY COURSE [...] (C) Summary. President Valdas Adamkus on December 7 nominated Gediminas Kirkilas, a leader of the Social Democrat Party and former Chairman of parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, to become Minster of Defense in Lithuania's new government. Kirkilas, who will replace fellow Social Democrat [...]	2004-12-08 11:23:00	Embassy Vilnius	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL MARR MCAP MOPS LH
04VILNIUS1546	NEW LITHUANIAN DEFMIN COMMITS TO CONTINUED SUPPORT [...] (U) This cable contains two action requests. Please see paragraph 13. 2. (C) Summary. New Lithuanian Defense Minister Gediminas Kirkilas told the Ambassador that Lithuania would remain engaged in Afghanistan and Iraq during a December 21 tour d'horizon of our bilateral military-military re [...]	2004-12-22 12:51:00	Embassy Vilnius	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR MOPS MASS LH
04WELLINGTON1044	NEW ZEALAND ON REQUEST FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS [...] (S) Ambassador discussed reftel request with New Zealand (NZ) Foreign Minister Phil Goff on December 13. Goff said that his government is reviewing what more New Zealand can do in Afghanistan. The Cabinet will reach its decision early in the new year, he said. Goff pledged to inform the Amba [...]	2004-12-16 01:29:00	Embassy Wellington	SECRET	MARR MOPS PREL AF NZ
04WELLINGTON641	NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER AND FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Post delivered reftel talking points and statement to the GNZ, but was careful to acknowledge the GNZ's clearly stated position that New Zealand is NOT/NOT a member of the Coalition. New Zealand has consistently indicated that the presence of 61 NZ military engineers in Basra is in fulfil [...]	2004-07-28 22:16:00	Embassy Wellington	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OPDC MOPS MARR IZ NZ
04WELLINGTON652	NEW ZEALAND POSITION ON RELEASING THE COALITION [...] No summary [...]	2004-08-02 05:20:00	Embassy Wellington	SECRET	PREL OPDC MOPS MARR NZ
04WELLINGTON671	NEW ZEALAND CONDEMNS TERRORISM, HOSTAGE TAKING IN [...] (U) The GoNZ issued a press statement August 5 in support of the Multinational Force Iraq Statement on Terrorism (ref a). Foreign Minister Phil Goff reiterated statements condemning hostage takers (ref b) and affirming the GoNZ's pledge not to negotiate with terrorists. 2. (U) Begin Text: [...]	2004-08-05 20:45:00	Embassy Wellington	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OPDC MOPS MARR IZ NZ
04YEREVAN1537	AMBASSADOR BRIEFS FOREIGN MINISTER ON GLOBAL [...] No summary [...]	2004-07-09 13:00:00	Embassy Yerevan	SECRET	MARR PREL KPAO AM NATO
04YEREVAN1815	COURT HALTS RATIFICATION OF ROME STATUTE -- [...] (C) Armenia still hopes to ratify the Article 98 Agreement when the National Assembly returns from recess in September. We pressed FM Oskanian to keep to this timetable, but he said that the Constitutional Court is now reviewing the agreement and may decide that it would be unlawful to ratif [...]	2004-08-17 01:57:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PARM PREL AM
04YEREVAN2018	PRESIDENT SIGNS ON TO ARMENIAN-POLISH JOINT [...] (SBU) On September 6, Armenian President Robert Kocharian signed a security cooperation agreement with Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski which will lay the groundwork for the deployment to Iraq of 50 Armenian non-combat troops with Polish forces. George Kocharian, Head of the Military-P [...]	2004-09-10 12:52:00	Embassy Yerevan	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR MOPS IZ AM
04YEREVAN2092	ARMENIA'S MOD SUPPORTS BROADER, DEEPER DEFENSE [...] (C) In his first meeting with the Ambassador on September 20, Armenia's Defense Minister Serzh Sargsyan stated that Armenia highly valued its developing defense relationship with the U.S., stood ready to cooperate on an upcoming Defense Assessment and was preparing troops for deployment to Ir [...]	2004-09-22 12:41:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PARM AM
04YEREVAN2166	GOAM SUPPORT FOR IRAQ MISSION UNLIKELY TO [...] (SBU) GOAM commitment to deploying troops in Iraq remains strong despite recent media statements and public opinion against the mission. Opposition groups have not strongly attacked plans for deployment, and Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials continue to make consis [...]	2004-10-01 10:30:00	Embassy Yerevan	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR MOPS IZ AM
04YEREVAN2348	EUR DAS KENNEDY'S OCTOBER 14 - 17 VISIT TO ARMENIA [...] (C) Armenia plans to follow through with its commitment to deploy non-combat troops to Iraq. The issue is a political hot potato, however, and the GOAM hopes the USG will help keep the issue out of public view while it works to obtain the parliamentary approval required for deployment. This [...]	2004-10-22 07:19:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MARR AM
04YEREVAN2401	ENTRY INTO FORCE OF ACQUISITION AND CROSS- [...] No summary [...]	2004-10-29 11:54:00	Embassy Yerevan	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR AM
04YEREVAN2494	RECENT STATEMENTS SUGGEST COOLER LOCAL TEMPERATURE [...] (C) Recent statements by high-level policymakers and opinion pieces in the local media suggest that there may be growing opposition to the pending deployment of Armenian peacekeeping support to Iraq. Reports of a car bomb explosion November 9 near an Armenian church in Iraq re-ignited a flurr [...]	2004-11-18 09:02:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS IZ AM
04YEREVAN2517	ARMENIAN DEFMIN SOLID ON IRAQ CONTINGENT [...] No summary [...]	2004-11-22 13:15:00	Embassy Yerevan	SECRET	AM IZ MARR MOPS PREL
04YEREVAN2525	Armenian Iraq Contingent: Speaker of [...] (C ) Over lunch November 23, Armenian National Assembly speaker Artur Baghdasarian shared with Ambassador the likely time-line for parliamentary consideration of the deployment of Armenia's non- combatant contingent to the Iraq Coalition and asked our assistance in mustering arguments to be de [...]	2004-11-23 13:48:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS AM IZ
04YEREVAN2597	ARMENIA'S CHOD TALKS ABOUT IRAQ, AZERBAIJAN AND [...] (C) In his first meeting with the Ambassador, General-Colonel Mikhael Harutiunyan expressed Armenia's readiness to send its military contingent to Iraq once the government had completed the necessary review and approval. He commented on the budgetary challenges facing the MOD and the attempt [...]	2004-12-03 11:11:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MARR MOPS AM
04YEREVAN2648	IRAQ DEPLOYMENT GETS CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OK [...] (SBU) Armenia's Constitutional Court ruled December 8 that the agreement signed between Poland and Armenia regarding the dispatch of Armenian non-combat troops to Iraq does not run counter to the Armenian Constitution. The court's decision paves the way for a parliamentary hearing and vote on [...]	2004-12-09 13:47:00	Embassy Yerevan	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PREL PARM PGOV IZ AM
04YEREVAN2662	ARMENIAN IRAQ DEPLOYMENT ON TRACK [...] (C) Minister of Defense Serzh Sargsian requested a one-on-one meeting with Ambassador Evans in order to discuss the next steps as the GOAM prepares to deploy a non-combat unit to Iraq. After the Ambassador emphasized the importance of approving the deployment without delay, the Minister assur [...]	2004-12-10 13:37:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PARM MARR IZ AM
04YEREVAN2787	NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPROVES GOAM NON-COMBAT [...] (SBU) On December 24, the Armenian National Assembly voted to authorize sending a non-combat contingent to Iraq. This clears the way for deployment of the approximately 50-man GOAM contingent of drivers, sappers, and medics to Iraq in early to mid-January. The resolution ratifies an agreement [...]	2004-12-27 13:57:00	Embassy Yerevan	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR MOPS IZ AM
04YEREVAN2792	GOAM STILL LOOKING TO EXCHANGE SOLDIERS [...] No summary [...]	2004-12-28 11:50:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MARR PBTS AJ AM OSCE
04YEREVAN505	GOAM CALLS ON USG TO RECONSIDER FY 2005 FMF [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Protect Accordingly. 2. (SBU) Deputy Foreign Minister Ruben Shugarian demarched DCM February 26 regarding expected differences in FY 2005 military assistance levels for Azerbaijan and Armenia. Shugarian delivered an eleven- point non-paper that called on t [...]	2004-02-27 12:12:00	Embassy Yerevan	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL MARR PARM AJ AM
04YEREVAN532	EMOTIONS STILL STRONG IN ARMENIA OVER OFFICER'S [...] (C) The axe-murder of Lieutenant Gurgen Markarian two weeks ago in Budapest continues to elicit strong emotions from Armenians. The government held a state funeral for Margarian February 28, coinciding with the anniversary of the 1988 Sumgait killings in Azerbaijan. A Sumgait remembrance ce [...]	2004-03-04 09:05:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV AM AJ
04YEREVAN586	ARMENIA TO CONSIDER REQUEST FOR ISAF CONTRIBUTION [...] No summary [...]	2004-03-11 03:18:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AM NATO
04YEREVAN615	ARMENIAN DEP DEFENSE MINISTER OFFERS COMPROMISE ON [...] (C) Summary. Armenian Deputy Defense Minister Artur Aghabekian informed DAO March 11 that Armenia is planning to send three officers to Baku in September 2004 to participate in NATO Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise Cooperative Best Effort 04 (CBE 04). Aghabekian ruled out the possibility [...]	2004-03-12 14:03:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR PARM AM AJ NATO
04YEREVAN684	MOD BACKTRACKS ON PROPOSED CBE COMPROMISE [...] (C) Summary. The Ministry of Defense (MOD) informed DAO March 22 that Armenia intends to send 12 participants to the NATO PfP exercise Cooperative Best Effort 04 (CBE 04) in Baku. The decision comes after a previous MOD pledge to send only 3 officers to the exercise in a compromise to the CBE [...]	2004-03-23 03:01:00	Embassy Yerevan	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PARM PGOV PREL AM AJ
04YEREVAN772	NATIONAL ASSEMBLY RATIFIES NATO PFP SOFA [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) The Armenian National Assembly ratified the NATO Partnership for Peace (PfP) Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) March 31. The GOAM signed the agreement on October 28, 2003. Under Armenian law, the agreement goes into ef [...]	2004-03-31 12:16:00	Embassy Yerevan	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PGOV PREL AM
04ZAGREB1365	CROATIA EAGER TO BRAINSTORM NEXT STEPS ON REGIONAL [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (C) On June 15 we met with Drazen Hrastic, Head of Office for Cooperative Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advance of the Dayton Article IV Review Conference (REF C). The essence of this conversation was passed to Department R [...]	2004-07-27 11:25:00	Embassy Zagreb	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR PREL HR NATO
04ZAGREB1529	CROATIA'S NATO STRATEGY: READY TO OPEN MEMBERSHIP [...] (C) In a wide-ranging meeting on August 25, Croatia's National NATO Coordinator Pjer Simunovic told us that the soon-to-be finished Strategic Defense Review will drive a new long term vision for the Croatian armed forces based on the premise that Croatia should be prepared for NATO membership, [...]	2004-08-27 15:54:00	Embassy Zagreb	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR HR NATO
04ZAGREB1665	CROATIA CONTINUES ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN [...] CROATIA HAS ENGAGED ACTIVELY IN A NUMBER OF NATO-RELATED ACTIVITIES DURING ITS CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE ADRIATIC PARTNERSHIP COMMISSION (JULY-DECEMBER 2004) AND HAS A FULL CALENDAR PLANNED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR (SEE PARA 2 BELOW). THE GOC KICKED OFF ITS CHAIRMANSHIP WITH AN INFORMAL PAR [...]	2004-09-20 08:45:00	Embassy Zagreb	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR HR NATO
04ZAGREB2001	A/S JONES WELCOMES CROATIAN CONSTRUCTIVENESS IN [...] (SBU) During their November 11 meeting, A/S Beth Jones and Prime Minister Sanader discussed steps to improve regional relations, current and possibly additional Croatian contributions to resolve international crises, and the possibility of signing an Article 98 Agreement. PM Sanader stressed [...]	2004-11-17 15:27:00	Embassy Zagreb	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR KAWC HR NATO
04ZAGREB2002	PRESIDENT MESIC KICKS UP DUST ON EUCOM MEMORANDUM [...] (C) President Mesic has kicked up some political dust over the EUCOM Memorandum of Understanding (signed in July) on using Croatian facilities and airspace for bilateral military exercises. Without objecting to the substance of the MoU, Mesic's office has asserted publicly that it was not in [...]	2004-11-17 15:46:00	Embassy Zagreb	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR KTIA PINR HR NATO
04ZAGREB2041	CROATIA: TRANSPARENCY OF BUDGETS/MILITARY SPENDING [...] In response to reftel, post provides the following, keyed to reftel questions: A. General Overview of Auditing Procedures: (1) - According to the MOD, military expenditures are audited in various ways. Commanders, heads of units and the Financial Section of the MOD are responsible for [...]	2004-11-24 13:47:00	Embassy Zagreb	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN EAID MARR HR NATO
04ZAGREB2059	AMBASSADOR AND CROATIAN PRESIDENT MESIC DISCUSS [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador asked Croatian President Stjepan Mesic to tone down the anti-U.S. rhetoric that has been a major element of his reelection strategy thus far. Mesic and the Ambassador also discussed the impact of Croatia's NATO accession on presidential authority over the armed fo [...]	2004-12-01 16:32:00	Embassy Zagreb	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR MARR KTIA HR
04ZAGREB331	CROATIA KEEPS PUSHING ON LIBYA SHIP REFIT [...] (C) AS A FOLLOW ON THE PRESIDENT MESIC RAISING POTENTIAL LIBYAN SHIP REFIT CONTRACTS WITH SECRETARY RUMSFELD (REF A),PRESIDENTIAL FOREIGN POLICY ADVISOR MASTRUKO PROVIDED US ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED SCOPE OF THIS $120 MILLION PROJECT (REF B). THE $120 MILLION CONTRACT INCLUDES $7.5 [...]	2004-02-12 16:48:00	Embassy Zagreb	SECRET	PREL MARR LY HR
04ZAGREB363	CROATIA'S POLITICAL OPPOSITION WOULD BLOCK TROOPS [...] (C) Ambassador Frank discussed a range of issues February 24 with former Prime Minister, SDP President and now opposition leader Ivica Racan, and thanked him for his efforts as Prime Minister to prepare Croatia for future NATO membership. Racan welcomed the thanks but cautioned that his now-o [...]	2004-03-03 10:09:00	Embassy Zagreb	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR HR NATO
04ZAGREB562	CROATIA: "EXPECT PROGRESS SOON" ON BILAT [...] (SBU) AS INSTRUCTED BY REFTEL, ON MARCH 31 AND APRIL 1, WE AGAIN PRESSED RELEVANT MFA AND MOD OFFICIALS FOR A RESPONSE TO OUR REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE A BILATERAL SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO THE PFP SOFA. 2. (SBU) ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER PJER SIMUNOVIC ASSERTED THAT THE SANADER GOVERNMENT HA [...]	2004-04-01 12:41:00	Embassy Zagreb	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PREL KTIA HR NATO
04ZAGREB71	CROATIAN PRESIDENT MESIC: OK ON IRAQ TROOP [...] (S) In the Ambassador's January 13 call on President Mesic to seek movement on key bilateral issues, Mesic offered to go slow for the time being on any contract to refit a Libyan naval vessel while restating his desire to develop commercial relations with Libya. Mesic committed not to get in t [...]	2004-01-14 11:35:00	Embassy Zagreb	SECRET	PREL MARR KAWC ETTC IZ SY HR NATO
04ZAGREB842	CROATIA HESITANT, BUT WILLING TO EXPAND ATTENDANCE [...] (SBU) CROATIA REMAINS HESITANT TO INCLUDE SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO AND BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AS FULL PARTICIPANTS IN THE MAY 19 - 20 ADRIATIC CHARTER PARTNERSHIP COMMISSION MEETING. WE DELIVERED REFTEL TALKING POINTS TO PJER SIMUNOVIC, CROATIA'S POLITICAL DIRECTOR FOR NATO ISSUES. SIMUNOVIC SA [...]	2004-05-12 16:23:00	Embassy Zagreb	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL HR NATO
05ABUDHABI159	NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE REGIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM [...] Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai welcome the proposed visit of 8 students and 2 faculty to the UAE as part of the National War College's "Field Studies in National Security" program in May. Post, which has already had some e-mail exchanges with NWC student Jim Swan, looks forward [...]	2005-01-10 11:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA MARR MOPS TC
05ABUDHABI231	ASD RODMAN MEETS UAE MINDEF MOHAMMED BIN RASHID [...] (C) Summary: In a January 11 meeting with Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Minister of Defense Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid (MBR),ASD Rodman expressed USG appreciation for UAE's contributions to our counter-terror and counter-proliferation efforts. In response to a question on Iraq, ASD Rodman outli [...]	2005-01-16 04:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MOPS MARR PREL IR IQ TC
05ABUDHABI2816	UAE REQUESTS PARTICIPATION IN NATO'S ICI [...] (C) The UAEG on June 14 formally notified the NATO SecGen of its interest in participating in NATO's Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI). NATO's approval of the request would mean the UAE would join Gulf neighbors Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar as ICI partners. Assuming NATO brings the UAE into [...]	2005-06-21 15:01:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PTER SA IR AF IZ NATO TC
05ABUDHABI3735	TFUS01: UAE OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE [...] Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan called Ambassador early Saturday afternoon, September 3, to reiterate UAE President Sheikh Khalifa's message of condolence to President Bush (full text below, para 6) as well as the UAE's offer of [...]	2005-09-03 11:14:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON EFIN AEMR KPAO CASC MARR AMGT US TC
05ABUDHABI3746	TFUS01: UAE OFFERS $100 MN IN HURRICANE KATRINA [...] Sultan Al Rumaithi, Office Director for Deputy PM/MinState Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamden Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, informed Ambassador today that the UAEG was prepared to extend $100 million dollars in assistance for Hurricane Katrina Relief. A UAEG inter-ministerial committee has been formed to [...]	2005-09-05 07:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON EFIN AEMR KPAO CASC MARR AMGT US TC
05ABUDHABI3772	TFUS01: UAE DONATION - HURRICANE KATRINA [...] Obeid Al Marra, from UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs, telephoned DCM to request instructions for in-kind delivery of donated materials (MREs, medical aid, bedding, generators) for Hurricane Katrina victims. 2. Al Marra stated that most probably the UAEG donation would be half cash an [...]	2005-09-05 14:08:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON EFIN AEMR KPAO CASC MARR AMGT US TC
05ABUJA1079	AN EVENING WITH THE VICE PRESIDENT [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-20 10:45:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR NI ECOWAS
05ABUJA1535	NIGERIAN SENATE CALLS FOR ARTICLE 98 AGREEMENT TO [...] (C) Summary: The Nigerian Senate passed a resolution requesting that President Obasanjo rescind Nigeria's Article 98 Agreement because the National Assembly was not consulted before the agreement was signed. However, the GON determined at the time of signing that it was an executive agreemen [...]	2005-08-19 12:44:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MOPS KTIA NI KICC
05ABUJA1904	THE ECOWAS LOGISTICS DEPOT AND UNSC SANCTIONS [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. As UNAMSIL vacates Sierra Leone at the end of the year, ECOWAS will assume control of the Hastings Airfield Complex outside of Freetown for the purpose of establishing a full-service peacekeeping logistics depot. This depot is one of the ke [...]	2005-10-05 15:39:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KPKO MARR SL NI UNSC ECOWAS
05ABUJA2075	A/S FRAZER,S MEETING WITH NIGERIAN MFA RE [...] (C) Summary: Assistant Secretary Jendayi Frazer met with Nigeria's Foreign Minister Oluyemi Adeniji on 24 October to discuss the Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire (CDI),and other issues. During the meeting, Adeniji was vague on many issues, but spoke generally about the need to push the Southern Sudan [...]	2005-10-28 08:00:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PTER MARR PHUM XW XY NI
05ABUJA676	MOVING FORWARD ON ACOTA [...] (C) Summary. In meetings with visiting USG delegation led by Gen. Wald, Dr. Courville and DASD Whelan on May 2, the GON indicated its agreement to move forward on ACOTA. Intra-GON coordination has been accomplished, at least for now, and Post recommends keeping up momentum by dispatch soone [...]	2005-05-04 14:59:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS MARR PHUM KPKO NI
05ABUJA797	LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF THE NIGERIAN MILITARY [...] (C) Summary: Legislative oversight of the Nigerian military is still in its infancy. Meeting recently with a group from the U.S. National War College and Embassy staff, members of Nigeria's House Committee on Defense did not seem to understand what role they should play but were very inter [...]	2005-05-19 14:29:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM MARR KPKO NI
05ABUJA873	NAVAL CHIEF COMPLICIT IN EXTRAJUDICIAL SHOOTING [...] (U) Two local newspapers reported on March 22 and 23 that a 50-year old female civilian, Gloria Ekeh, was shot by Chief of Naval Staff Afolayan's security detail. The newspapers reported that Ekeh's car collided with one of the Naval Chief's escort vehicles, causing an accidental discharge [...]	2005-05-27 09:21:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET//NOFORN	PHUM KCRM MARR PGOV PINR KDEM NI
05ABUJA970	NIGERIAN DEFENSE POWER DYNAMICS: PART II OF THE [...] (S/REL UK) SUMMARY: Leadership of the Nigerian military is personality-driven, from the President through the officer corps. Senior leaders rarely delegate decision-making authority and the "transmission lines" from these power centers are often weak and erratic, frequently leading to a fa [...]	2005-06-03 13:54:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PINR MARR MCAP KPKO NI POLMIL
05ADANA205	HABUR GATE CLOGGED BY CONSTRUCTION IN NEAR-TERM [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-17 13:55:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ELTN MOPS MARR IZ SY TU ADANA
05ADANA51	COMMERCIAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT TO U.S. MILITARY IN IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-17 08:34:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD MARR MOPS IZ JO TU ADANA
05ADDISABABA3657	ETHIOPIA-ERITREA BORDER: UNMEE FEARS MORE [...] (S) SUMMARY: UNMEE officials told Charge on October 20 that they fear the Eritrean Government will continue to impose new restrictions on its operations in order to increase pressure on the international community to force Ethiopian compliance with the EEBC border decision. UNMEE warned of th [...]	2005-10-21 09:02:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	SECRET	PREL PINS MARR MOPS KPKO ET ER EE BORDER UNSC
05ADDISABABA3725	UNITED NATIONS REQUESTS USG ASSISTANCE TO MONITOR AND RESOLVE ERITREA-ETHIOPIA CRISIS [...] (C) ACTION REQUEST: Post seeks Department's guidance in responding to the UN's request for satellite imagery of the Ethiopia-Eritrean border area, conveyed on October 26 by the UNMEE SRSG to Charge (see paragraph 8). 2. (C) SUMMARY. Eritrea's restrictions on UNMEE operations within the TS [...]	2005-10-28 14:17:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINR MOPS MARR KPKO ET ER EE BORDER UNSC
05ADDISABABA3760	ETHIOPIA: MELES SAYS UNSC DRAFT RESOLUTION ON [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Meles contended that the drafted UNSC resolution on the Ethiopia/Eritrea border would jeopardize any chance of a peaceful settlement. Isaias would be emboldened -- and "rewarded for his "blackmail" -- by getting a Security Council endorsement of demarcation of the [...]	2005-11-03 16:20:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO MARR ET ER UNSC EE BORDER
05ADDISABABA3782	ETHIOPIA: MELES SECURITY ADVISOR ON BORDER CRISIS, [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-07 13:04:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PHUM KPKO ET ER EE BORDER UNREST ISLAMISTS
05ADDISABABA3864	ETHIOPIA: STATE MINISTER VOICES CONCERN ON UNSC [...] (C) SUMMARY: State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tekeda Alemu summoned the Charge Nov. 15 to pass a copy of a letter from Minister of Foreign Affairs Seyoum Mesfin to UN Security Council President Denisov on the Council's pending resolution regarding the Ethio-Eritrean border. Tekeda argued tha [...]	2005-11-15 15:38:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR KPKO PGOV ET ER UNSC EE BORDER
05ADDISABABA3984	ETHIOPIA: PM MELES WELCOMES USG ENGAGEMENT ON SOMALIA, CALLS IT GREATEST LONG-TERM SECURITY THREAT [...] (C) Summary: PM Meles told visiting DAS Don Yamamoto Nov. 29 that Ethiopia welcomed increased USG engagement on Somalia. He called the rise of extremism in Somalia the greatest long-term security threat to the region, but said there was still time to address it before the danger increased. M [...]	2005-11-30 13:08:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	SECRET	PREL KPKO MARR ET ER SO
05ADDISABABA4000	ETHIOPIA: MELES DISCUSSES BORDER ISSUE WITH DAS [...] (C) Summary: Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles told visiting DAS Don Yamamoto and Charge Huddleston November 29, that the time is not yet ripe to move forward on the boundary dispute with Eritrea. The Prime Minister said he would not send a team to attend a meeting called by the EEBC, but was not [...]	2005-12-01 13:33:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO MARR ET ER EE BORDER
05ADDISABABA4016	AU ON AMIS: TRANSITION TO BLUE HATS "ONE OF THE [...] (C) Summary: African Union (AU) Acting Peace and Security Commissioner El-Ghassim Wane confirmed to Addis-based partner representatives December 5 that the AU expects that the December 10-20 planning mission to Darfur to assess AMIS will make recommendations regarding the future of AMIS, to in [...]	2005-12-05 13:29:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS EAID SU AF UNION DARFUR
05ADDISABABA4044	ERITREAN UNMEE EJECTIONS: THE VIEW FROM ADDIS [...] (C) On December 7, NATO ambassadors met to review with UNMEE deputy Amb. Ennifar the Eritrean decision to order the withdrawal of US, Canadian, European and Russian staff from UNMEE within ten days. Amidst considerable hand-wringing, there was consensus that -- as per reftel -- the internatio [...]	2005-12-07 13:33:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO MARR ET ER EE BORDER
05ADDISABABA4066	MELES ON THE E/E BORDER - ETHIOPIA WILL RE-DEPLOY [...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with CJTF-HOA Commander General Ghormley and Ambassador concerning expansion of civil affairs projects in the Ogaden, Prime Minister Meles provided us with a read out on the border situation. He said that Isaias is sending signals to the US and the UN because he want [...]	2005-12-08 15:01:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO MARR ET ER EE BORDER
05ADDISABABA4179	AU TELLS EUCOM J5 AFRICAN STANDBY FORCE MOVING [...] (SBU) Summary: The AU Commission hopes a series of thematic workshops will create enough regional buy-in to enable a harmonized approach to the African Standby Force (ASF),AU Planning Element Chief of Staff BG Hassan told EUCOM J5 Maj Gen Scott Gration and Polad Amb. Yates on December 16. T [...]	2005-12-22 08:07:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR KPKO AU XA
05ADDISABABA4199	AMIS FUTURE - AU SETS PSC DATE, PARTNERS SEEK [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 7. 2. (SBU) Summary: According to African Union (AU) Peace and Security Commissioner Amb. Said Djinnit, the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) will meet January 12 to decide the future of AMIS. Addis-based AU partners are seeking guidance from c [...]	2005-12-23 12:00:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR KPKO SU AU
05ADDISABABA4201	AMIS FUTURE - AU SETS PSC DATE, PARTNERS SEEK [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 7. 2. (SBU) Summary: According to African Union (AU) Peace and Security Commissioner Amb. Said Djinnit, the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) will meet January 12 to decide the future of AMIS. Addis-based AU partners are seeking guidance from c [...]	2005-12-23 12:20:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR KPKO SU AU
05ADDISABABA4234	DARFUR: AU TELLS SACEUR NATO ASSISTANCE [...] (C) Summary: The African Union (AU) Commission views its collaboration with NATO on Darfur as "excellent" and welcomes discussion on how to expand NATO assistance in areas such as training, Commissioner for Peace and Security Amb. Said Djinnit told SACEUR Gen. Jones December 16. Amb. Djinnit [...]	2005-12-29 14:13:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO MARR SU AU
05ALGIERS1013	AMBASSADOR RAISES EXERCISE-SPECIFIC SOFA WITH [...] (C) During Ambassador's May 21 call on newly appointed Foreign Minister Mohammed Bedjaoui (other issues reported septel),Ambassador noted the June 6-18 Flintlock '05 special forces exercise, adding that the exercise would provide an opportunity to advance counterterrorism capabilities in the [...]	2005-05-21 15:11:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PREL AG SOFA
05ALGIERS1049	SENHADJI POSITIVELY ASSESSES INAUGURAL JOINT [...] (C) Over May 24 lunch with Ambassador, MOD Secretary General Senhadji expressed great satisfaction with his Washington visit and the inaugural session of the Joint Military Dialogue. He also indicated Algeria would approve a SOFA for the June Flintlock exercises; reaffirmed Algerian interest [...]	2005-05-25 16:33:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PREL PGOV AG MO WI SOFA
05ALGIERS1175	FM BEDJAOUI PROVIDES ORAL SOFA ASSURANCES, [...] (C) FM Bedjaoui told Ambassador June 8 that Algeria could not accept our proposed exchange of notes for a Flintlock exercise SOFA because of domestic legal constraints. However, he repeatedly reaffirmed the importance Algeria attached to these exercises; said Algeria was considering possible a [...]	2005-06-08 15:22:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PGOV AG SOFA
05ALGIERS1591	AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES U.S.-ALGERIAN COOPERATION, [...] (C) Ambassador was the first official caller on newly appointed MFA Secretary General Ramdane Lamamra July 31. Lamamra, a former Ambassador to Washington from 1996-99 and to the UN from 1993-96, was recalled from Lisbon last week to replace a colleague (former Secretary General Hocine Meghlao [...]	2005-08-01 17:50:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER ETRD MARR AG MO WI IZ US SOFA
05ALGIERS1853	ALGERIA DECLINES OFFER OF DELEGATION TO DISCUSS [...] (C) Ambassador, accompanied by Pol/Econ Chief, called on MFA Americas Director Chikhi August 30 to press the need for SOFA protections for U.S. personnel involved in exercises in Algeria and to seek clarification on the issue of a SOFA team visit in September. Chikhi doggedly adhered to the la [...]	2005-08-31 13:27:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PGOV AG SOFA
05ALGIERS1877	ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER CONFIRMS GOA READINESS [...] (S) FM Bedjaoui told Ambassador August 31 that political sensitivities over the fact or appearance of a permanent U.S. troop presence or basing arrangements precluded Algeria from agreeing to a public, formal SOFA agreement. That said, Algeria understood the importance and mutual benefit of ou [...]	2005-09-06 10:54:00	Embassy Algiers	SECRET	MARR PREL PGOV AG SOFA
05ALGIERS1958	NEWSPAPER EDITOR COMMENTS ON BENCHICHOU CASE, [...] (C) During a September 19 visit to Oran, DCM and PD staff visited the offices of the high-brow, French-language daily Le Quotidien d'Oran. Le Quotidien's editor in chief, Mohammed Abdou Benabou (strictly protect),offered his views on President Bouteflika's efforts to rein-in the independent [...]	2005-09-21 17:12:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM MARR AG
05ALGIERS2225	FORCE STATUS PROTECTION DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (S) Ambassador delivered to FM Bedjaoui on October 26 Ref A demarche on securing protections for personnel engaged in the U.S.-Algerian military exercise this November, leaving behind proposed draft language for an exchange of diplomatic notes. Ambassador stressed our need for written assuranc [...]	2005-10-31 16:57:00	Embassy Algiers	SECRET	MARR MOPS PREL AG SOFA
05ALGIERS2245	POTENTIAL NEXT GENERATION ALGERIAN LEADER COMMENTS [...] (C) Arslan Chikhaoui (strictly protect),a private consultant in his late thirties or early forties, has close ties to the Algerian military and intelligence communities, the business world, and the political leadership. A strong advocate of Algerian reform and modernization, Chikhaoui is a t [...]	2005-11-07 12:51:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EFIN MARR AG
05ALGIERS2264	ALGERIAN MOD AGREES TO COOPERATE ON BLUE LANTERN [...] (SBU) On November 8 the Ministry of National Defense sent DATT a letter whose bottom line, after four paragraphs of venting over the freeze on license authorizations, was that the Ministry has agreed to provide &certifications of receipt for all materials of American origin.8 Prefatory lang [...]	2005-11-09 15:25:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AG
05ALGIERS2292	RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR ARGUES RUSSIA CAN'T SUPPORT [...] (S) We do not follow Moscow reporting on the Iran nuclear issue but report the following November 7 conversation between Russian Ambassador Vladimir Titorenko and Ambassador in case it sheds additional light on Russian thinking and actions in the leadup to the IAEA board meetings later this mo [...]	2005-11-14 15:37:00	Embassy Algiers	SECRET	PREL PINS PARM MARR MNUC AG
05ALGIERS2309	FOLLOW UP ON ASSURANCES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-19 14:55:00	Embassy Algiers	SECRET	MARR MOPS PREL AG
05ALGIERS839	MG SENHADJI SEES JOINT MILITARY DIALOGUE AS STEP [...] (C) MOD Secretary General Senhadji discussed with Ambassador April 25 the upcoming Joint Military Dialogue talks in Washington (May 10-11),expressing appreciation for the excellent program that has been arranged and exchanging views on what to expect from these talks. He agreed with Ambassad [...]	2005-04-26 15:31:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MASS AG SOFA
05ALMATY1011	KAZAKHSTAN: MARCH 9 MEETING WITH NATO SGSR AMBASSADOR [...] (SBU) Summary: During his March 9 visit to Almaty, NATO SGSR for Central Asia Ambassador Robert Simmons met with NATO chiefs of mission to brief on the organizations efforts to implement Istanbul Summit commitments regarding Central Asia. The two most tangible results were the creation of his [...]	2005-03-16 07:51:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PREL KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY1012	AMBASSADOR HOSTS NATO PARLIAMENTARIANS [...] SBU) Summary: On March 9, the Ambassador hosted two meetings for visiting NATO parliamentarians from the Committee on the Civil Dimension of Security. The NATO Secretary General's Special Representative (SGSR) for Central Asia, Ambassador Robert Simmons, participated in the first meeting. (Det [...]	2005-03-16 07:51:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PREL KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY1393	KAZAKHSTAN: DEPUTY EUCOM COMMANDER'S MEETING WITH [...] (U) Summary: On April 2, Deputy Commander U.S. European Command (EUCOM) General Charles Wald met with Deputy Minister of Defense General-Major Bulat Sembinov in Astana. Sembinov's staff presented three briefings on transformation of Kazakhstani Armed Forces and Caspian security, Kazakhstani op [...]	2005-04-11 08:33:00	US Office Almaty	SECRET	KZ MARR MOPS PREL POLITICAL

05ALMATY2549	KAZAKHSTAN - ENGAGING THE IRAQ COALITION [...] (SBU) On June 24, Astana PO delivered reftel demarche to Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev, Office Director for Africa and Asia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Note: This office's responsibility includes the Middle East.) PO emphasized U.S. appreciation for Kazakhstan's contribution to operations [...]	2005-07-08 10:21:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MOPS PREL IZ KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY2595	SUBJECT: KAZAKHSTAN: UZBEK EMBASSY CIRCULATES [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-14 09:20:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KZ PREL MARR POLITICAL
05ALMATY3553	KAZAKHSTAN: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH DEFENSE MINISTER [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Ordway met with Kazakhstani Minister of Defense General of the Army Mukhtar Altynbayev in Astana September 22. Altynbayev gave an update on the military reform process and discussed the developing security infrastructure in the Caspian region. He also assured Ambassa [...]	2005-10-05 05:19:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3604	EUR A/S FRIED,S MEETING WITH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (U) Participants: U.S.: EUR A/S Fried Ambassador Ordway SA DAS Gastright DASD MacDougall NSC Director Merkel Astana PO Tracy (notetaker) Kazakhstan: Foreign Minister Tokayev First Deputy Foreign Minister Aliyev MFA Chief of [...]	2005-10-05 08:41:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	KZ MARR PGOV PREL POLITICAL
05ALMATY4488	DEMARCHE TO KAZAKHSTAN ON FORCE ADJUSTMENT [...] (SBU) Ambassador phoned Foreign Minister Tokayev late December 22 and told him that we would be making a force adjustment announcement, and that details would be provided to the Ministry the next day. Poloff then delivered reftel demarche in full on December 23 to Aidar Aitashev, First Secret [...]	2005-12-23 10:42:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS PREL MARR MOPS IZ KZ ECONOMIC POLITICAL
05ALMATY4525	KAZAKHSTAN: FOLLOW UP DEMARCHE ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF [...] (U) This cable contains an action request, para. 3. 2. (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on December 28 to Aidar Aitashev, First Secretary, MFA Department of Asia and Africa. 3. (SBU) Aitashev said that the GOK was interested in facilitating Kazakhstani companies' efforts to bid for [...]	2005-12-28 15:37:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS PREL MARR MOPS KZ POLITICAL
05AMMAN1058	JORDAN AGREES TO MILITARY ASSISTANCE AMENDMENT [...] The Government of Jordan has formally agreed to the amendment proposed in reftel to satisfy the requirements of Section 505(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act. The Jordanian Foreign Ministry transmitted the agreement by diplomatic note number KT/75/1/104 dated February 7, 2005. The text of the d [...]	2005-02-08 11:37:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PGOV KTIA JO
05AMMAN1350	GOJ PREPARES TO SUBMIT ARTICLE 98 AGREEMENT TO [...] Two local newspapers on February 13 reported for the first time that Jordan and the U.S. had entered into an Article 98 agreement on December 16, 2004. Citing unnamed "diplomatic sources," Arabic daily Al-Ghad noted that the bilateral agreement was signed during King Abdullah's visit to Wash [...]	2005-02-17 14:56:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	JO MARR PREL
05AMMAN1859	SCENESETTER FOR KING ABDULLAH'S VISIT TO U.S. [...] (S) King Abdullah is very pleased to be returning to the U.S. after his most recent visit in December 2004. The King, who sees his strategic interests as intertwined with our own regional agenda, remains committed to supporting our efforts to stabilize Iraq, advance Israeli-Palestinian peace [...]	2005-03-07 17:15:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PREL ECON MARR IZ JO
05AMMAN1959	SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL RICHARD MYERS [...] (S//NF) GENERAL KHALID SARAIREH, CHAIRMAN, JORDAN ARMED FORCES IS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT TO JORDAN. IT WILL PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO THANK THE JAF LEADERSHIP FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT TO OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, AND WILL HELP ENSURE JORDAN'S [...]	2005-03-08 15:56:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PREL MARR PARM MASS JO
05AMMAN2915	DEMARCHE ON SEXUAL EXPLOITATION INVOLVING UN [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-11 09:22:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PHUM KCRM KPKO CG JO MONUC
05AMMAN3151	FOREIGN MINISTER ON BILATERAL ISSUES [...] (C) During an introductory call on Foreign Minister Qasrawi on April 19, Charge reviewed important outstanding bilateral issues, emphasizing that they came in the context of our overall excellent relationship. Qasrawi had received a non-paper on these issues prior to the meeting, and in res [...]	2005-04-19 14:00:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL CASC CJAN EFIN PHUM MARR JO
05AMMAN3551	OPPOSITION TO NEW CABINET IN PARLIAMENT REMAINS [...] (C) Opposition to King Abdullah's new reform cabinet continues to grow. Rumor mongers point to the cabinet's many reformist ministers and conclude the U.S. must have pressured the King to appoint them. PM Badran is proceeding with his public and private outreach efforts to shore up support [...]	2005-05-05 15:56:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM MARR EFIN PTER JO
05AMMAN4301	INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COESPU: JORDAN [...] Acting PolCouns talked with Captain Mohammad Shara, head of the International Cooperation office of the Public Security Directorate (PSD),on May 31 regarding Jordanian participation at the Center for Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Italy. Shara said that the PSD was finali [...]	2005-06-01 13:23:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KPKO MASS MARR JO
05AMMAN5386	UPDATE ON JORDANIAN PARTICIPATION IN COESPU [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-06 12:09:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KPKO MASS MARR JO
05AMMAN5726	JORDAN'S NEW NATIONAL MINE ACTION PLAN: THE NEW [...] (U) Summary: While the National Committee for Demining and Rehabilitation (NCDR) has been in existence since 2002, it was not until last month that NCDR could really claim to be in charge of demining activities in Jordan. Under Prince Mired's leadership and with the blessing of the King, NCD [...]	2005-07-19 06:18:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR MASS JO KHPD
05AMMAN6452	HOST COUNTRY AGREEMENT WITH JORDAN ON CWC [...] (C) Acting PolCouns met with Foreign Ministry Legal Adviser Bisher Khasawneh on August 10 to present reftel talking points on the proposed bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on challenge inspections under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). Khasawneh apologized for the long delay [...]	2005-08-11 12:54:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR MASS MOPS JO
05AMMAN6686	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PERFORMANCE OF JORDAN'S [...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 7. 2. (S) Summary. Defense Attache met August 16 with senior Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) officials to deliver reftel demarche regarding Jordan's battalion in Haiti. The Jordanians admitted leadership failures and identified key areas of improved [...]	2005-08-18 12:33:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PREL MARR KPKO HA JO UNSC
05AMMAN6848	STREAMLINING THE JORDAN ARMED FORCES [...] (C) Summary: The Jordan Armed Forces are seeking to re-make themselves as a smaller, more highly-skilled force. It remains to be seen whether this will be a less-expensive force. Some of the military,s traditional social welfare and political functions will be hard to shed at a time of belt- [...]	2005-08-24 12:29:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MASS MCAP PM JO
05AMMAN7601	JORDANIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEF OFFERS IRAQ MILITARY [...] (S) In discussions with visiting U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad, Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Khalid Sarairah thanked the U.S. Ambassador for the generous assistance to Jordan from the U.S.. Sarairah stated that only with US assistance [...]	2005-09-25 03:11:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PREL MARR JO IZ
05AMMAN8167	IRAQI SIDE OF THE JORDAN-IRAQ BORDER CLOSED FOR 3 [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-14 14:31:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER MARR IZ JO ETRN
05AMMAN8202	SIGNING OF AMENDMENT TO EXTEND TRAINING AT THE [...] EMBASSY AMMAN CONFIRMS THAT CHARGE DAVID HALE SIGNED ON OCTOBER 1, 2005, AN AMENDMENT TO THE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE USG AND GOJ CONCERNING THE TRAINING OF IRAQI POLICE IN JORDAN, AS REQUESTED BY INL PDAS WILLIAM TODD. 2. ORIGINAL SIGNED DOCUMENT WAS SENT TO INL/RM, JAMES S. KOHLE [...]	2005-10-17 07:03:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ KCRM KJUS MARR MCAP MOPS PGOV PINR PINS PREL PTER SNAR SOCI
05AMMAN8451	LEAHY VETTING COMPLETED FOR JORDANIAN COESPU [...] Per ref, Post has found no indication that the Jordanian COSEPU attendees named below, are implicated in human rights abuses. Additionally, Post has confirmed that they are officers in good standing with the Jordanian Armed Forces. 2. The attendees are: LTC Gassan Al Dalaeen; LTC Salem Ele [...]	2005-10-27 04:09:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PREL PHUM JO
05ANKARA1035	THIRD-COUNTRY TRANSFER: TURKEY'S REQUEST TO SELL [...] On July 6, 2004, the Turkish MFA forwarded by diplomatic note a request to sell U.S.-origin H-300C helicopters to "Anadolu Havacilik Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi" (Anatolian Aviation and Avionics, Ltd.),a Turkish firm which represents a U.S. firm, Globe Aero, Ltd. The request [...]	2005-02-25 13:43:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR TU
05ANKARA104	CODEL KYL SCENESETTER FOR TURKEY [...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit to Turkey comes at a bumpy period in the bilateral relationship, in large measure connected with developments in Iraq. This message provides a brief overview of the state of bilateral relations, cooperation in Iraq, Turkey's EU accession process and the state of the [...]	2005-01-07 09:48:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP PREL MARR PGOV ECON TU IZ
05ANKARA1076	USG SHIP VISIT TO CYPRUS: WEIGHING THE COST [...] (C) Summary: A USN ship visit to the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) at this time (ref A) would have a negative impact in Turkey. The Turks, including the military, will interpret a visit now (post-April 24 referendum) as support for Papadopoulos and a slap at the Turkish Cypriots. End Summary. [...]	2005-03-01 08:34:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	CY TU PREL MOPS MARR
05ANKARA1103	TURKS AND GREEKS AGREE TO MILITARY CBMS [...] (C) Summary: During the week of February 14, a Turkish General Staff (TGS) delegation visited Athens and reached agreement with the Hellenic General Staff on a series of exchanges to occur over the next year. The Turks also proposed a list of 20 measures for Greece to consider the two doing [...]	2005-03-02 15:36:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR TU GR
05ANKARA1104	SCENESETTER FOR 3-4 MARCH VISIT OF US ARMY EUROPE [...] (S) Summary: While your visit comes on the heels of a series US visits since the first of the year (Deputy Secretary of State Armitage, NATO Supreme Allied Commander SIPDIS General Jones, Commander US Central Command General Abizaid, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Feith and Secretary [...]	2005-02-23 17:26:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL MARR
05ANKARA1105	TURKEY SUSPENDS SOMO SUSTAINMENT FUEL LOADING [...] (SBU) Summary: Turkish officials decided to cease loading SOMO fuels and the coalition fuels loaded at three sites in Turkey as a measure to reduce the estimated 100 KM plus backlog of trucks in Turkey. An MFA official estimated that the decision would be in effect for four to five days. H [...]	2005-03-03 05:48:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD IZ MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA1259	TURKISH UNDERSECRETARIAT FOR DEFENSE INDUSTRIES [...] Deputy PolMilCouns followed up with Turkish Air Force (TUAF) Space Branch Satellite Systems Design Officer Captain Kocabicak regarding TUAF evaluation of the international responses to the Remote Sensing Satellite Questionnaire it had submitted to six countries in August 2004. Per Captain Koc [...]	2005-03-09 14:55:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	TSPA ETTC PARM PREL MARR MASS TU
05ANKARA1319	GOT PROTESTS PORT VISIT BY US NAVY TO RHODES [...] (U) The Embassy received on March 8 a Diplomatic Note dated March 4 regarding a Jan. 22-25 port visit to the island of Rhodes by the US Navy ship The Sullivans-DDG 68 (DDG-Guided Missile Destroyer). Text is at para. 3. 2. (C) COMMENT: We believe this is the first formal protest by the GOT [...]	2005-03-11 05:40:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR GR TU
05ANKARA1557	ONEROUS TERMS OF TURKEY'S REISSUED ATTACK [...] (C) SUMMARY: Eight years after Turkey issued its original attack helicopter tender and one year after it canceled that tender, the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (Savunma Sanayi Mustesarligi or SSM) issued a new tender for up to 91 attack helicopters. Three US companies -- Boe [...]	2005-03-17 15:53:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS MCAP TU
05ANKARA1565	TURKISH/AMERICAN DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The first Turkish/American Defense Industrial Cooperation (DIC) conference to be held since 1998 provided an opportunity for both governments to outline national defense procurement priorities and discuss ways to improve the bilateral defense cooperation relationship. MND Deputy [...]	2005-03-18 09:45:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS MCAP PREL TU
05ANKARA1571	TURKEY UPDATE FOR THE VISIT OF COMNAVEUR ADM MIKE [...] (S) Summary: Your visit comes on the heels of a series of US visits since the first of the year (Deputy Secretary of State Armitage, NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Jones, Commander US Central Command General Abizaid, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Doug Feith, Secretary of State [...]	2005-03-18 12:17:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	OVIP MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA1730	TURKEY ADRIFT [...] (C) Summary: Turkey is stuck in a domestic and foreign policy drift stemming from leadership and structural problems in ruling AKP. A long-overdue healthy debate over Turkey's identity and AKP, including its handling of relations with the U.S., has started. But AKP's policy muddle is leaving a vacu [...]	2005-03-25 09:19:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS MARR TU
05ANKARA1900	TURKISH AEGEAN ACTIVITY RETURNING TO 2003 LEVELS [...] (C) Summary: 2004 had specific events (Cyprus negotiations, Olympics, EU Summit) which prompted Ankara to hold down its flight activity in the Aegean down, but it is now apparently ramping its activity back up to 2003 levels. While the Turks see this as returning to normal, the military is i [...]	2005-04-01 14:39:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR TU GR
05ANKARA1906	TURKEY PREPARING TO BREAK SILENCE ON THE US CARGO [...] (S) Following nine months of silence since the US formally asked Turkey to allow the US to establish a cargo hub at Incirlik Air Base for the transit of cargo in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF),recent public comments by Turkish officials may sugge [...]	2005-04-03 14:06:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	MOPS MARR PREL PGOV TU
05ANKARA1952	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF GENERAL JOHN HANDY, [...] (S) Summary: Your visit comes on the heels of a series of US visits since the first of the year (Deputy Secretary of State Armitage, NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Jones, Commander US Central Command General Abizaid, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Feith, Secretary of State Rice, [...]	2005-04-05 11:19:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	OVIP MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA1953	USNAVEUR ADM MULLEN DISCUSSES IRAQ, BLACK SEA AND BILATERAL RELATIONS IN ANKARA [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-05 11:25:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	BU GG IZ MARR MASS PREL RO RS TU UP
05ANKARA1992	TURKEY PURSUES BTC SECURITY WITH NEIGHBORS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey is interested in moving forward on inter-governmental security arrangements in anticipation of the BTC pipeline going into operation later this year. It has been responsive to requests from BTC. Georgia remains the weak link in assuring timely and adequate preparations. [...]	2005-04-07 05:39:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EPET MARR MASS TU GG AZ BTC
05ANKARA2008	TURKEY PURSUES BTC SECURITY WITH NEIGHBORS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey is interested in moving forward on inter-governmental security arrangements in anticipation of the BTC pipeline going into operation later this year. It has been responsive to requests from BTC. Georgia remains the weak link in assuring timely and adequate preparations. [...]	2005-04-07 07:37:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EPET MARR MASS TU GG AZ BTC
05ANKARA2024	BOEING PLAYING OUT ITS FINAL ACT IN TURKEY'S [...] (C) Summary: Despite having raised with Post multiple concerns about the Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) in the attack helicopter tender issued by Turkey's Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) on February 10 (ref a),Boeing remains engaged in a dialogue with SSM over modifications that migh [...]	2005-04-07 12:58:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR MCAP TU
05ANKARA2058	NTM-I: TURKEY CONSIDERS SENDING TRAINERS, BUT [...] (C) Turkey is mulling over whether to send trainers to Iraq under NATO Training Mission-Iraq (NTM-I),but is clearly disappointed that the Iraqis have so far resisted coming here for training. End summary. 2. (C) On April 7, PolMilCouns discussed the current status of Turkey's contribution [...]	2005-04-08 14:49:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR PREL TU IZ NATO
05ANKARA2060	TURKISH MFA OFFICIAL: "NATO INVOLVEMENT IN THE [...] (C) Turkey shares with us the goal of eventual NATO involvement in the Black Sea, an MFA official told us April 7. At BLACKSEAFOR's March 31 senior officials meeting, the members agreed on a common threat assessment and agreed that it would be beneficial to build some ties with outside states [...]	2005-04-08 15:06:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	MOPS MARR PREL PARM TU RS GG UP RO BU NATO
05ANKARA2076	SCENESETTER FOR TURKISH MFA U/S TUYGAN'S VISIT TO [...] (C) Summary: Turkish MFA U/S Tuygan comes to Washington with the GOT continuing to talk about a strategic partnership but with bilateral relations troubled by an absence of clarity on Turkish direction and intent. Ruling AKP officials publicly deny any bilateral problems or blame them on U. [...]	2005-04-11 13:33:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS ECON MARR PHUM TU
05ANKARA2099	TURKISH DCHOD TELLS USTRANSCOM ANSWER ON CARGO HUB [...] (S) Summary: DCHOD Gen Basbug told USTRANSCOM Commander Gen Handy that he saw no insurmountable problems in the US-Turkey military-to-military relationship. To repair other parts of the relationship, Basbug thought the US should take action against the PKK/Kongra Gel in northern Iraq (somethin [...]	2005-04-12 14:52:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET//NOFORN	MARR MOPS PREL TU IZ
05ANKARA2302	CHOD OZKOK'S ANTI-CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN [...] (C) Summary: The current public investigations of corruption within the Turkish military are unprecedented and apparently the responsibility of one man -- TGS Chief GEN Hilmi Ozkok. Whether his motivation is to retain (or regain) public support for the military, show up an AKP government tha [...]	2005-04-22 11:45:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR MOPS PINR TU
05ANKARA2324	"OUR VIEWS ARE THE SAME AS YOURS," TURKISH IRAQ [...] (C) Turkey almost entirely shares our views on Iraq, GOT Special Envoy Koruturk told Senior Adviser and Coordinator for Iraq Policy Amb. Richard Jones on April 19. Amb. Jones outlined for the Turks our approach over the coming year, including providing support for the Iraqi Security Forces (I [...]	2005-04-25 12:56:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR ETRD TU IZ NATO
05ANKARA2332	ISAF: TURKS SAY CAVEATS ARE BASED ON NATO PLANNING [...] (C) The Turkish military has told us that many of the national caveats on its ISAF forces are based on the ISAF Operations Plan (OPLAN) and other NATO requirements. Turkey will not remove its caveats, but would support changes in the OPLAN and AOR to meet Alliance needs. End summary. 2. ( [...]	2005-04-25 14:57:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF TU NATO
05ANKARA2555	TURKEY APPROVES USE OF INCIRLIK AIR BASE AS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ten months after the US requested to establish a multi-directional cargo hub at Incirlik Air Base to support Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF),the Government of Turkey (GOT) has agreed to the establishment of a cargo hub on terms slightly more re [...]	2005-05-04 14:58:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS TU
05ANKARA2556	TGS REQUESTS UPDATED EADSIM SOFTWARE [...] Deputy PolMilCouns on May 3 received an original letter from Colonel Ziyaeddin Ipekkan, Deputy Chief of the Turkish General Staff (TGS) Scientific Division for forwarding to the US Missile Defense Agency Modeling and Simulation Program Director. The letter requests US provision to TGS of EADSI [...]	2005-05-04 15:03:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR TU
05ANKARA2607	TURKEY REQUESTS REVIEW OF US THIRD COUNTRY [...] This is an Action Request. Post has received a Diplomatic Note that responds to Action Item No. 4 from the Sept. 24, 2004 Security Cooperation Working Group (SCWG) meeting held in Ankara, and to the 30 June 2004 Embassy Dip Note outlining specific questions Turkey must answer for every Third [...]	2005-05-06 08:26:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PREL TU
05ANKARA2672	TURKEY MAY AGREE TO INFORMAL NATO-EU MINISTERIAL [...] (C/NF) Summary: At NATO SYG de Hoop Scheffer's reported request, Turkey may soon agree to biannual NATO-EU informal meetings in order to move forward on NATO-EU cooperation. MFA officials told us May 6 that FonMin Gul has agreed in principle to this idea, but has not formally signed off as yet [...]	2005-05-09 15:37:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MARR MOPS TU CY MT NATO EUN
05ANKARA2697	NATO-EU: FONMIN GUL AGREES TO BIANNUAL INFORMAL [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-10 14:43:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS TU CY MT NATO EUN
05ANKARA2730	TURKEY MOVES FORWARD (AGAIN) ON AEGEAN CBMS [...] (C) Summary: The CBMs announced during Greek FM Molyviatis' visit to Turkey are on track after a temporary freeze while TGS waited to see Athens' response to a mid-April incident when a desecrated Turkish flag was placed in the room of a Turkish cadet on an official exchange to the Greek mil [...]	2005-05-12 08:31:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MOPS MARR TU GR
05ANKARA2890	SIKORSKY SEAHAWK SALE TO TURKEY CONTINGENT ON EXIM [...] (C) SUMMARY: Sikorsky Aircraft Corps, after three years of negotiation, may be closing in on an agreement with Turkey for the sale of Seahawk helicopters to the Turkish Navy. According to the local Sikorsky rep, the Turkish Naval Forces Commander wants an agreement finalized before the Prime M [...]	2005-05-20 15:11:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR PREL EFIN BEXP TU EXIM
05ANKARA2891	AEGEAN: TURKEY MULLS NO LONGER FILING FLIGHT [...] (C/NF) Turkey is considering ceasing filing flight information with NATO for military flights over the Aegean, an MFA official told us May 20. TGS contacts confirm this. Mounting Turkish frustration with Greece's public relations and diplomatic efforts to paint the Turks as aggressors--along [...]	2005-05-20 15:19:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	MARR PREL TU GR NATO
05ANKARA2893	APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE MAY 23 GAERC [...] (C) As part of Embassy Ankara's ongoing effort to advise the Turkish MFA of USG positions vis-a-vis the European Union, we delivered reftel demarche to MFA European Union Directorate Political Affairs Department Head Hakan Akbulut, who initially asserted that Turkey had parallel attitudes as [...]	2005-05-23 08:54:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	CH PREL SU MARR MOPS TU EUN
05ANKARA2909	RESPONSE TO TURKEY ON UAE REQUEST FOR TURKISH [...] (C) This is an action request. Ambassador has received inquiries from Defense Minister Gonul, MFA UnderSecretary Tuygan and MFA Deputy Director General for Americas Affairs Ilicak in recent weeks regarding the status of the UAE request for Turkish pilots to train UAE pilots on the F-16 Block [...]	2005-05-23 14:36:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA2910	TURKEY SCENESETTER FOR MAY-JUNE CODELS [...] Summary: The Erdogan government's drift on relations with the U.S., with the EU, and on reform is of concern, as are trends inimical to religious freedom. U.S. Turkish relations remain solid in specific areas and we look for new opportunities to expand cooperation, but our relations are not [...]	2005-05-23 14:37:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV OREP PINS ECON MARR TU
05ANKARA2911	CHIEF OF THE TURKISH GENERAL STAFF MOVES CENTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an unprecedented public address at the Istanbul War College on the occasion of his annual evaluation of the Turkish military, Chief of the Turkish General Staff (CHOD) Ozkok broke his almost two year silence on Turkish foreign policy to lay out his views, in the name of the Tur [...]	2005-05-23 14:42:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PGOV TU
05ANKARA3018	TURKISH PM ERDOGAN AND FONMIN GUL'S JUNE VISIT TO [...] (C) Summary: The Erdogan government's serious drift on EU-related reform; failure to take the lead on religious tolerance and indeed encouragement of intolerance; flawed handling of relations with still powerful Turkish State institutions; and unwillingness to invest in a robust bilateral rela [...]	2005-05-27 04:23:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS ECON MARR TU
05ANKARA3127	THIRD COUNTRY TRANSFER: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [...] This is an action request. See Paragraph 5. 2. The Embassy received on May 27 a diplomatic note responding to a USG request for detailed syllabus information on Turkey's proposed Italian F-16 pilot training program for consideration in evaluating Turkey's corresponding Third Country Transf [...]	2005-06-03 11:28:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR IT TU
05ANKARA3156	TURKEY INVITES US MILITARY PARTICIPATION IN [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Defense Attache Office (DAO) on May 31 received from the Turkish General Staff (TGS) Chief of Operations Lieutenant General Metin Yavuz Yalcin a letter of invitation for one US Flag Officer and one additional US officer to attend the Distinguished Visito [...]	2005-06-06 13:07:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA3171	TURKEY CONTINUES TO PURSUE BTC SECURITY WITH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite the recent "First Oil" celebration in Baku, BTC intergovernmental security coordination arrangements are still not complete. Georgia remains the biggest area of concern. Turkey has expressed willingness to facilitate training assistance, but says it has not received a [...]	2005-06-07 10:18:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EPET MARR MASS TU GG AZ
05ANKARA3195	SENATOR HAGEL REINFORCES IMPORTANCE OF BILATERAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: During his May 30-31 visit to Ankara, Senator Chuck Hagel met with Prime Minister Erdogan, Energy Minister Guler, Agriculture Minister Guclu and MFA Deputy Under Secretary Sensoy and exchanged views on the state of the SIPDIS bilateral relationship, Cyprus, Armenia, the PKK terr [...]	2005-06-08 13:56:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV PREL OVIP TU
05ANKARA3196	CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): HOST COUNTRY [...] (C) This is an action request. Acting PolMilCouns delivered reftel A points and draft HCA/U MOU text to MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Head Osman Yavuzalp on June 6. Yavuzalp said the MFA had already completed the legal review of the revised HCA/U MOU text presented by Post in A [...]	2005-06-08 13:56:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR KTIA TU CWC
05ANKARA3198	TURKEY CONSIDERING NATO AIRLIFT FOR AFRICAN UNION [...] (C) On June 6, PolMilOff called on MFA NATO Military Affairs Head of Department Alper Coskun to discuss ref a demarche. Coskun responded that Turkey wants to approach this issue constructively. He said that Turkey understands that this would not be a Berlin-plus operation, but he cautioned i [...]	2005-06-08 14:47:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR SU TU NATO
05ANKARA3261	CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): MODIFIED DEC [...] (C) Acting PolMilCouns submitted to MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Head Osman Yavuzalp on June 9 an annotated copy of the modified Dec. 1999 CWC Host Country Agreement with Turkey on Challenge Inspections draft MoU that highlighted changes from the original Dec. 1999 text. Post a [...]	2005-06-09 14:36:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR KTIA TU CWC
05ANKARA3329	TURKEY AND IRAQ WILL MEET TO DISCUSS TRUCKER [...] (U) The press reported June 10 that bilateral working group meetings on transportation security and consular affairs agreed to during the Ankara visit of PM Jafari will be held at a technical level on June 13 (transportation) and June 16 (consular). MFA Chief of Section for Iraq Economic Rel [...]	2005-06-10 14:29:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECIN IZ MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA3413	TURKEY SEEKS TO CONTRIBUTE ROBUSTLY TO AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) PolMilCouns and PolMilOff met with MFA officials June 14 and 15 to follow up on PM Erdogan's comments in the U.S. the week of June 5 that Turkey wants to do more to ensure the stability of Afghanistan after it relinquishes command of ISAF VII in August. Both MFA Deputy Director General for [...]	2005-06-15 15:49:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF TU NATO
05ANKARA353	AFGHANISTAN: TURKEY CONSIDERING UK REQUEST TO TAKE [...] (U) This is an action request -- see para 7. 2. (C) Summary: Turkey is positively considering a request by HMG to assume responsibility for the UK PRT in Mazar-e Sharif to help free up resources for the UK to lead a PRT in ISAFÂ´s Stage 3 expansion region, according to the Turkish MFA and confi [...]	2005-01-19 15:31:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PGOV TU AF UK
05ANKARA356	AFGHANISTAN: TURKEY MODIFIES ITS PRT STANCE [...] (C) Late January 19, MFA South Asia DDG Aydin Evirgen told PolMilCouns that, after further consideration "at high levels," Turkey was modifying its position on participating in PRTs in Afghanistan from that which he conveyed to us on January 18 (reftel). He said the Turkish General Staff (TGS) [...]	2005-01-20 14:45:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PGOV TU AF UK
05ANKARA357	CENTCOM CDR AND FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSS IRAQ, [...] (C) Summary: GEN Abizaid and Foreign Minister Gul agreed on the goal of a stable, democratic and unified Iraq during their January 11 meeting in Ankara. Gul reiterated Turkey's support of elections in Iraq occurring on time with the fullest possible participation. Turkey is reaching out to [...]	2005-01-22 14:37:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR TU IZ
05ANKARA373	TURKS MULLING NATO/EU PROBLEM BUT NOT YET READY [...] (C) Summary: Our recent conversations with MFA and TGS officials reveal that some thought is being given to how to resolve the impasse created by Turkey's strict interpretation of NAC decisions that excludes from Berlin Plus-related discussions those EU members who are not parties to a NATO s [...]	2005-01-24 17:23:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL CY TU MARR
05ANKARA3846	DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PATRICK [...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (DUSD) for Industrial Affairs Suzanne Patrick notified Turkish Under Secretary for Defense Industries Murad Bayar that US SIPDIS companies and the US government remained concerned about many of the ATAK Helicopter tender terms and conditions (T [...]	2005-07-04 09:28:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PREL PGOV TU
05ANKARA3953	USNAVEUR ADM ULRICH DISCUSSES BLACK SEA, IRAQ AND [...] (C) Summary: During introductory calls as USNAVEUR and Joint Forces Command Naples commander, ADM Ulrich won Turkish Navy's agreement to hold consultations on information sharing between the Turks' Black Sea Harmony (BSH) operation and Allied Maritime Component Command Naples sometime before [...]	2005-07-07 12:58:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL MARR MASS TU RO BU GG UP RS IZ
05ANKARA3954	GEN BASBUG AND CHARGE DISCUSS IRAQ, PKK, BILATERAL [...] (S) Summary: Deputy TGS Chief GEN Ilker Basbug believes that MNF-I has a new order to "track and capture" PKK personnel in Iraq. (We are checking.) He thought this was a positive indication of US intentions towards the terrorist group. The Charge told Basbug she would have an answer soon t [...]	2005-07-07 13:08:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL MARR MOPS TU IZ IR SY PKK
05ANKARA3963	ACTION REQUEST: TF FREEDOM AND TF WARRIOR LNO TO [...] (S/NF) Summary: Embassy seeks urgent DIA assistance in filling the position of Liaison Officer to the Turkish Special Forces in Northern Iraq. This position is vital in order to collect intel on the Turks' plans and intentions for Iraq, for crisis management, and for helping us pass real-time [...]	2005-07-07 15:21:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET//NOFORN	MARR MOPS PREL PINS TU IZ
05ANKARA3965	TURKEY REQUESTS COUNTER-IED TRAINING AND [...] (C) Summary: Since the June 6-8 visit of the Deputy Chief of the Turkish General Staff (TGS DCHOD) General Ilker Basbug to Washington, TGS has raised on three separate occasions a request for USG information-sharing and technology support to counter the increasing number of Improvised Explosive [...]	2005-07-08 04:54:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PREL PTER TU
05ANKARA4013	TURKS DENY GO IT ALONE POLICY IN THE BLACK SEA [...] (C) Summary: An MFA official and a Turkish admiral admitted to us June 30 that RADM Kadir Sagdic's comments on the margins of a Harvard Black Sea Security Conference earlier that month (ref A) were "extreme" and did not reflect GOT policy. They credited his comments to personal views prompted [...]	2005-07-10 11:06:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR ECON EU RO TU NATO
05ANKARA4070	DARFUR/NATO: FURTHER DETAILS ON TURKISH AIRLIFT [...] (C) On July 13, PolMilOff called on COL Halit Yilmaz, TGS J3 NATO Branch Chief, to discuss Turkish airlift support for Darfur. Yilmaz confirmed that Turkey will provide one C130 from Sept. 20-29. Its mission--along with the Danes--will be to lift equipment from Kenya and/or Chad to Darfur to [...]	2005-07-13 14:42:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL TU SU NATO EUN
05ANKARA4071	TURKEY ISSUES RFI ON RECONNAISSANCE AND [...] Turkey's Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (Savunma Sanayi Mustesarligi - SSM) issued on July 7 a Request for Information (RFI) about Reconnaissance and Surveillance Satellite Systems. According to the SSM website, the project will include development of an Electro-Optical (EO) reconnai [...]	2005-07-14 05:35:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR TU
05ANKARA4081	CHARGE WARNS TURKISH DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL POLICY MAY [...] (C) SUMMARY: In her initial call on Turkey's Under Secretary for Defense Industries (Savunma Sanayi Mustesarligi SIPDIS -SSM) Murad Bayar, Charge d'Affaires underscored that SSM's plans to require pre-approval of licenses before a contract is awarded could result in the inability of US comp [...]	2005-07-14 09:17:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PREL PGOV EFIN ETTC BEXP TU IS
05ANKARA4095	ISAF: TURKEY AND FRANCE WORKING OUT SHARED COMMAND [...] (C) On July 13, PolMilOff called on TGS J3 NATO Branch Chief COL Halit Yilmaz to discuss Turkey's plans to contribute to security in Afghanistan after its ISAF VII command ends next month (see ref a). Yilmaz confirmed that the Turkish and French militaries are working on a formula for how to [...]	2005-07-14 16:08:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL TU AF FR NATO
05ANKARA412	NATO CENTER OF EXCELLENCE-DEFENSE AGAINST TERRORISM [...] Summary: In an effort to gain alliance contribution for its new Center of Excellence - Defense Against Terrorism (CoE-DAT),the Turkish General Staff (TGS) on January 10 briefed NATO embassies in Ankara on the center and sent letters from MOD Gonul and CHOD GEN Ozkok to their counterparts. [...]	2005-01-26 12:39:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA426	SCENESETTER FOR JAN.31-FEB.1 VISIT OF UNDER [...] (S) Summary: Your visit will extend a series of January visits by Deputy Secretary of State Armitage, NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Jones and Commander of Central Command General Abizaid, and will provide an opportunity to echo their pledge that the US will fight all forms of terroris [...]	2005-01-26 15:39:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	OVIP PREL MARR TU
05ANKARA4409	TURKEY'S SUPREME MILITARY COUNCIL [...] Summary: The Supreme Military Council (Yuksek Askeri Surasi - YAS) will meet August 1-4 and decide general and flag officer promotions. We provide a description of the YAS and the military promotion and assignment system as background in advance of the announcement of senior promotions and as [...]	2005-08-01 04:47:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PINR TU
05ANKARA4517	TURKEY REQUESTS EXIM FACILITY EXTENSION TO SUPPORT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Turkish Treasury on July 26 submitted a letter of request to EXIM Bank for the extension of an existing $1.366B facility to finance Turkey's purchase of a second batch of Sikorsky Seahawk Helicopters. Sale of the helos is conditional on extension of the EXIM facility. Turke [...]	2005-08-03 14:02:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PREL EFIN TU EXIM
05ANKARA4556	DAS BRYZA PRESSES TURKISH MFA FOR CLOSE [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a series of introductory meetings and a lunch with Turkish MFA officials on August 1, EUR DAS Matt Bryza welcomed the recent positive turn in bilateral relations and pressed for a structured approach to rebuilding US-Turkey partnership through agreement on a shared strategic [...]	2005-08-04 13:55:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MASS MARR PINS TU IZ AF CY
05ANKARA4563	TURKEY'S SUPREME MILITARY COUNCIL MEETING PRODUCES [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Turkish General Staff (TGS) announced on August 4 the decisions made by the Supreme Military Council (Yuksek Askeri Surasi - YAS) at its August 1-4 meeting, during which the promotion, retirement and re-assignment of Turkey's senior military officers, as well as the dismissal [...]	2005-08-05 04:35:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PINR TU
05ANKARA4732	TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, JULY 2005 [...] Throughout the month, government and military officials publicly accused each other, Turkey's neighbors, the EU and the US of inaction to respond to the PKK terrorist threat. However, they were unified in emphasizing that Turkey reserved the right to pursue the PKK into Iraq if necessary. Turk [...]	2005-08-11 14:29:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MOPS PREL PTER TU
05ANKARA4754	LETTER FROM THE DEFENSE MINISTER TO SECDEF ON THE [...] On August 11, 2005, Embassy received the letter in para 2 from the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. In it, Defense Minister Gonul requests SECDEF's support for extension of the 1990 EXIM Bank facility for the sale of military helicopters to Turkey. This extension is a condition of the s [...]	2005-08-12 13:42:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PREL EFIN TU
05ANKARA4765	TURKISH VIEWS ON RENEWAL OF ISAF'S UN MANDATE AND [...] (C) Polmilcouns raised ISAF's UN mandate with MFA Deputy Director General for NATO Affairs Fatih Ceylan on August 11 as instructed ref A. Ceylan said that some offices within MFA had been discussing the use of force, mandates and international legitimacy recently. His office has argued that [...]	2005-08-12 13:59:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL AF TU IZ NATO UNSC
05ANKARA4781	ISAF: TURKEY AND FRANCE TO HOLD MIL-MIL TALKS ON [...] (C) MFA Deputy Director General for South Asia Aydin Evirgen told PolMilCouns and Deputy PolMilCouns on Aug. 9 that a French military team would arrive in Ankara within days to hold talks with the Turkish General Staff (TGS) on the modalities of the proposed shared command of ISAF Central Regi [...]	2005-08-15 12:23:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL TU AF FR NATO
05ANKARA4784	CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): TURKEY [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-15 14:36:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR KTIA TU CWC
05ANKARA4862	SIGNIFICANT CHANGES AT TGS PROVIDE A WINDOW OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: Further to reftels report on Turkish military promotions that were decided at the August 1-4 meeting of the Supreme Military Council (Yuksek Askeri Surasi - YAS),post has learned of numerous assignment changes for key military interlocutors (Note: as well as additional information [...]	2005-08-19 04:37:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PINR TU
05ANKARA499	TURKS SEEK PROCEDURE FOR EMERGENCY HELO FLIGHTS [...] (S) Summary: TGS has requested permission to fly Turkish military helicopters into northern Iraq in case of an emergency and also for rotating personnel in and out of the area. We understand such permission would require the overall permission of the IIG, though MNF-I would implement the nece [...]	2005-01-28 16:46:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	MARR MOPS PREL TU IZ
05ANKARA504	TURKEY PLANS TO PROVIDE STAFF AND MATERIALS FOR [...] (C) TGS/J3 LTG Yalcin told DCM and PolMilCouns on Jan. 26 that Turkey was planning to offer significant training and support for the Afghan War College. PolMilOff followed up Jan. 27 with Aydin Evirgen, MFA Deputy Director General for South Asia. Evirgen said that the plan--which still requir [...]	2005-01-29 17:16:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL EAID TU AF
05ANKARA5195	REQUEST FOR DOD PARTICIPATION IN IDEF 2005 [...] (U) This report contains sensitive Business Information; please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Post understands that Turkey's Minister of National Defense Vecdi Gonul has invited Secretary Rumsfeld and two US officials of his choice to participate in IDEF 2005, the 7th International Defense In [...]	2005-09-07 13:57:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS TU

05ANKARA5222	NEW DCHOD WANTS US TO TAKE ONE STEP TO DEMONSTRATE [...] (C) Summary: Turkish General Staff (TGS) Deputy Chief GEN Isik Kosaner told the Charge on Sept. 7 that he wanted to further improve US-Turkey mil-mil relations during his tenure. He pointed to the expected Sept. 8-9 visit of EUCOM CDR and CENTCOM D/CDR as a positive contribution to a relatio [...]	2005-09-08 09:45:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL MARR MOPS PINR TU IZ PKK
05ANKARA5248	NEW TGS J-5 STRATEGY DIVISION CHIEF READY TO ENGAGE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para. 7. 2. (C) SUMMARY: During a Sept. 8 introductory call by PolMilCouns and Deputy PolMilCouns, new TGS J-5 Strategy Division Chief MG Savas confirmed TGS interest in holding Caucasus Working Group and HLDG meetings this fall. Savas listed his [...]	2005-09-08 16:32:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PREL PARM PINR TU
05ANKARA5346	EUCOM/CENTCOM OFFER TURKS HELP WITH PKK; ASK FOR [...] (S/rel UK and AUS) Summary: At talks with EUCOM Commander Gen James Jones and CENTCOM Deputy Commander Lt.Gen. Lance Smith on Sept. 8-9, TGS Chief GEN Hilmi Ozkok indicated that Turkish cross border operations targeting the PKK in northern Iraq were not imminent, but that Turkish patience was [...]	2005-09-14 13:38:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PTER MARR PREL TU IZ PKK
05ANKARA5627	TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, August 2005 [...] (SBU) Discussion of a new National Security Policy document (outlining the government's priorities with regard to threats to Turkey's internal and external security),which was postponed to August from the June NSC meeting, was not discussed in the NSC bi-monthly meeting of August 23. No offic [...]	2005-09-27 11:37:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MOPS PREL PTER TU
05ANKARA5953	WHAT IS BEHIND TURKEY'S BLACK SEA POLICY? [...] (C) Summary: Turkey makes a strong distinction between Black Sea maritime security and broader security challenges in the larger region (such as frozen conflicts). We see Turkish pride of place as a main driver of their approach to the former, though a genuine desire to draw Russia into cooperation [...]	2005-10-04 09:03:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MASS TU RO BU GG UP RS
05ANKARA6033	TURKEY TO CONSIDER DRAFT AGREEMENT ON REMOTE [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-06 11:25:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	ETTC MARR PARM PINR PREL MASS TU
05ANKARA607	USDP FEITH'S DISCUSSION WITH DCHOD BASBUG [...] (C) On January 31 in Ankara, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Doug Feith met with Turkish Deputy Chief of Defense General Ilker Basbug. 2. (C) The Bilateral Relationship - Basbug described TU-US relations as "long-lasting" and "comprehensive" and added "It's not wise to tie our rela [...]	2005-02-02 15:44:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL MARR IZ AF TU
05ANKARA611	USDP FEITH'S FEB. 1 MEETING WITH TURKISH NSC [...] (U) During their Feb. 1 meeting in Ankara, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Doug Feith and Turkish National Security Council Secretary-General Amb. Yigit Alpogan discussed the following issues: 2. (C) Iraq: Alpogan analyzed the elections: --"More or less successful." --60% turnou [...]	2005-02-02 17:59:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PTER TU IZ AF
05ANKARA6315	TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, SEPTEMBER 2005 [...] The 7th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF - the bi-annual Turkish defense fair) was held on September 27-30 in Ankara. Four hundred thirty-one companies from 52 countries participated in the fair. Twenty-one American companies had stands in IDEF: Boeing, Bren-Tronics, CPS, EOTECH, Ha [...]	2005-10-19 07:06:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MOPS PREL PTER TU
05ANKARA6339	CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): TURKEY REQUESTS [...] Acting PolMilCouns delivered to Turkish MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Office Director Osman Yavuzalp on Oct. 20 reftel talking points and request for a meeting with Turkish experts on the margins of the CWC 10th Conference of the States Parties to discuss the draft agreement on challenge i [...]	2005-10-20 13:21:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR KTIA TU GR CWC
05ANKARA648	THE TURKEY-IRAQ BORDERS CROSSING WORKS DESPITE [...] (C) Summary and Introduction: At the Turkey-Iraq border crossing, officials and facilities are strained but still functioning. The lines on the Turkish side waiting to enter Iraq are relatively short and orderly, in contrast to the apparent chaos across the Iraqi border where hundreds of t [...]	2005-02-03 16:12:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD IZ MARR PREL PTER TU
05ANKARA6507	TURKEY CONVINCED THAT PRELIMINARY USG LICENSE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: U/S for Defense Industries Bayar advised PM DAS Suchan that an Advisory Opinion issued by the USG to a US firm on a license request related to a Turkish defense tender meets the requirement for "preliminary government approval" contained in two recent Requests for Proposal (RFP) [...]	2005-10-31 12:11:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PGOV
05ANKARA6558	SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY [...] (S) SUMMARY: Your visit to Turkey marks the first High Level Defense Group (HLDG) meeting to be held in two years. In the absence of this high level bilateral dialogue, our political military communication with Turkey since 2003 has been dominated by the war in Iraq and its impact on the PKK, [...]	2005-11-02 12:34:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV MASS MARR PARM TU IZ AF
05ANKARA662	DOD PARTICIPATION IN IDEF TURKEY 2005 [...] Mission strongly supports and encourages direct Department of Defense participation in the 7th International Defense Industry, Aerospace and Maritime Fair (IDEF) 2005, which will be held in Ankara, Turkey from September 27-30, 2005. IDEF is held on a bi-annual basis and attracts the attenti [...]	2005-02-04 12:48:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR TU
05ANKARA6805	ASD FLORY AND MOD GONUL DISCUSS US-TU DEENSE [...] (C) Summary: Visiting ASD Flory thanked Defense Minister Gonul for his record of public support for the US-Turkey relationship when they met on November 10. In response to Gonul's complaint about US inaction against the PKK in northern Iraq, the ASD pointed out concrete steps the USG is taki [...]	2005-11-18 12:40:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL MARR MASS TU IZ
05ANKARA6846	NOV. 8 CAUCASUS WORKING GROUP MEETING IN ANKARA [...] (C) During Nov. 8 Caucasus Working Group discussions, the U.S. and Turkey shared assessments of the strategic situation in the Caucasus and Central Asia. The U.S. side briefed on the Caspian Guard program, and urged the Turks to participate in the upgrade of Nasosnaya Airbase in Azerbaijan, t [...]	2005-11-21 13:15:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MASS TU AJ AM GG KZ RS
05ANKARA7031	2005 DECA: MOVING THE BASING RELATIONSHIP WITH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The 2005 DECA inspection was incrementally more positive and productive than the remarkably productive 2004 inspection (reftel). The Turkish delegation was generally constructive in its approach, and efforts by the US delegation to immediately resolve some issues and to question [...]	2005-11-30 15:43:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS TU
05ANKARA7191	SCENESETTER FOR 10-16 DEC COUNTERPART VISIT OF [...] (S) Summary: This Counterpart Visit (CPV) by the Commander of the Turkish Land Forces, GEN Yasar Buyukanit, will be the most significant event in US-Turkish Army to Army relations in over half a decade. The already slowing post-Cold War US-Turkish mil to mil relationship was derailed in 2003 [...]	2005-12-08 09:14:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL MARR MASS TU IZ AF
05ANKARA7248	DOD PARTICIPATION IN TURKEY'S FY07 INTERNATIONAL [...] Per reftel request for recommendations for DOD participation in international trade shows, Mission supports DOD attendance at the 8th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) to take place in Ankara, Turkey in September 2007. The 7th IDEF, held in Ankara from Sept. 27-30, 2005, was attended [...]	2005-09-01 20:35:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PREL TU
05ANKARA7289	TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2005 [...] After months of delay, at the bi-monthly National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Oct. 24, a revised National Security Policy Document (NSPD) was approved. The policy document outlines the Government of Turkey (GOT) priorities with regard to threats to Turkey's internal and external securit [...]	2005-12-13 10:28:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MOPS PREL PTER TU
05ANKARA7592	NOV. 9-10 HIGH LEVEL DEFENSE GROUP MEETING WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the first High Level Defense Group (HLDG) meeting with Turkey in two years, the US side emphasized recent concrete US actions to assist Turkey in its efforts against the PKK terrorist organization and underscored the need for Turkey to publicly recognize the US role. The Turks [...]	2005-12-27 15:40:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	MARR MASS PREL PARM TU US IZ AF
05ANKARA7605	NEW USAFE AND TURKISH AF COMMANDERS GET OFF TO A [...] (C) Summary: On his initial visit to Ankara as USAFE commander, General Thomas Hobbins and Turkish Air Force (TUAF) Commander General Faruk Comert focused on how to improve the relationship through practical cooperation like sharing US lessons learned flying air patrols over Lithuania before [...]	2005-12-28 15:16:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA78	DEPUTY SECRETARY'S JAN. 3 MEETING WITH TURKISH [...] (C) Summary: Deputy Secretary underscored U.S. support for Iraqi elections on schedule; dismissed Gul's assertions that the U.S. favors Kurdish rather than Turkish concerns; and noted what Syria needs to do against former Iraqi regime elements if it wants better relations with the U.S. Gul emp [...]	2005-01-06 12:49:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS MARR TU IR IZ
05ANKARA802	TURKS SEEK TO INCREASE MULTILATERAL MARITIME [...] (C) Turkish military and civilian officials have told us that Turkey is working to multilateralize its current Black Sea Harmony (BSH) operation, which monitors and assesses Black Sea maritime traffic and reports the findings to NATO. This effort would only extend to the other five littoral st [...]	2005-02-11 13:57:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PARM TU RS GG UP RO BU
05ANKARA865	AFGHANISTAN: TURKS RELAXED ABOUT MAZAR REJECTION [...] (C) The subject of Turkey's interest in replacing the UK at its PRT in Mazar-e Sharif (refs A and B) came up during a meeting on another subject between MFA DDG for South Asia Aydin Evirgen and polmilcouns. Evirgen understood that London was no longer interested in Turkey taking over the Maza [...]	2005-02-15 13:32:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PGOV TU AF UK
05ANKARA920	TURKS REQUEST EMERGENCY HELO FLIGHTS AUTHORIZATION [...] (S) MFA Middle East/South Asia Director General Oguz Celikkol informed the DCM on February 16 that the Turkish Embassy in Baghdad had formally requested from the Iraqi Interim Government authorization to fly helicopters into northern Iraq for emergency extractions and personnel rotations. The [...]	2005-02-17 17:17:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	MARR MOPS PREL TU IZ
05ANKARA97	SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL ABIZAID'S JANUARY 11-12 [...] (C) Summary: Our bilateral relationship with Turkey has become quite bumpy over the last years. The comfort of our NATO Alliance has been tested by Turkish perceptions of our operations in Iraq, developments on the domestic scene, and the movement toward the EU. Turkey shares our overall poli [...]	2005-01-06 16:15:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MASS TU IZ AF
05ASUNCION1026	INITIAL REACTIONS TO NEWS OF SECRETARY RUMSFELD'S [...] (C) Summary: In response to news of Secretary Rumsfeld's planned visit to Paraguay, local media reported heavily this week that the visit marks a further shift in policy for the Duarte Frutos administration, towards the U.S. and away from leftist governments in the region. Some sectors of the [...]	2005-08-13 19:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MASS PA VE CU BR AR
05ASUNCION1042	PARAGUAY ON LATAM CONTINGENTS REMAINING IN HAITI [...] (U) On 8/17, PolOff delivered reftel demarche (ref A) to MFA Americas Director Cynthia Filartiga and MFA International Organizations Director Julio Peralta. Peralta advised that Paraguay is still discussing with Spain the possibility of equipment and materiel support for Paraguayan troops to j [...]	2005-08-19 11:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MARR KPKO PA HA SP
05ASUNCION1108	PARAGUAY: ADDRESSING ANTI-U.S. RHETORIC [...] (C) Summary: Sept. 1 DCM told Patria Querida Party Vice President Daniel Codas that the USG objected to disrespectful and inaccurate statements about U.S. policy by its legislators. Codas denied that PQ had changed its basically pro-U.S. stance but agreed that some legislators had crossed t [...]	2005-09-02 11:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR PINR IZ PA
05ASUNCION1117	PARAGUAY WILL NOT SEEK SHOOTDOWN LEGISLATION [...] (C) On 8/30 and 8/31, the Ambassador drew on reftel talking points to convey to Minister of Defense Roberto Gonzalez and Acting Foreign Minister Emilio Gimenez, respectively, the U.S.'s concerns about recent GOP expressions of interest in seeking legislation that would authorize the Paraguayan [...]	2005-09-02 16:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	EAIR KJUS MARR MASS PREL SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1154	PARAGUAY'S VICE PRESIDENT VISITS SENATE TO EXPLAIN [...] (SBU) Summary: On 9/7, at the "invitation" of Senate President Carlos Filizzola (PPS),Vice President Luis Castiglioni explained to Senate leaders in closed session the reasons for the recent SECDEF visit to Paraguay. Castiglioni reiterated that there was no secret agenda behind the visit, su [...]	2005-09-13 11:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PINR MARR KCRM BR AR VE CU
05ASUNCION1162	PARAGUAY: RESPONDING TO MISINFORMATION ON [...] This is an action request. See Para 6. 2. The media and government officials in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay continue to make statements about U.S.-Paraguayan military cooperation that have absolutely no basis in fact. These media reports and officials claim, inter al [...]	2005-09-14 12:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OPRC PGOV MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION1212	RETRANSMISSION: PARAGUAY: RESPONDING TO [...] Post is retransmitting the substantive text of reftel in light of continued interest and inquiries from other posts and offices. Paragraphs 2 though 4, below, provide background. Paragraph 5, below, contains talking points. Other posts and offices may draw from the talking points in respondi [...]	2005-09-26 11:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV MARR MASS OPRC PA
05ASUNCION1219	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER [...] (U) Summary: -- Colorado Deputy Receives Light Sentence -- Dissident Liberals Return to the Fold -- Congress Approves Controversial Expropriation -- Youth March to Protest U.S. Military Presence -- MEDRETE Sends Message of Hope --------------------------------------- Colorado Deputy R [...]	2005-09-26 21:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON MASS MARR KDEM KJUS PA
05ASUNCION1222	PARAGUAY AND VENEZUELA: MORE ON CHAVEZ ACTIVITIES [...] (U) The following information responds to Department's action request in ref H and supplements information previously reported in ref I. 2. (S/NF) SUMMARY: Post has no new information regarding campesino trips to Venezuela funded by the GOV for ""special indoctrination training."" The website ww [...]	2005-09-27 18:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PTER PINR MARR ETRD PA VE
05ASUNCION1224	(SBU) PARAGUAY: REFERENCES TO SOFA AGAINST U.S. [...] (U) This is an action request; see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) We enjoy excellent military-to-military relations with Paraguay, and for many years Paraguay has provided an open and permissive environment for exercises and other military initiatives. The U.S. has an important policy interest in p [...]	2005-09-27 21:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR PA
05ASUNCION1383	PARAGUAY: VICE PRESIDENT ASKS CHARGE TO DELAY [...] (SBU) Vice President Castiglioni (Acting President and our strongest supporter within the GOP) asked Charge directly 11/2 to delay visit by General Craddock until after the Colorado internal elections February 19, 2006. 2. (SBU) Castiglioni said the current atmosphere in Paraguay and the re [...]	2005-11-08 13:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR PA
05ASUNCION1435	PARAGUAY AND COLOMBIA DISCUSS COUNTER-DRUG ISSUES [...] (C) Summary: An official Colombian counter-drug (CD) delegation traveled to Asuncion November 2-4 to hold bilateral CD discussions with the GOP. As a result of those discussions, the GOP and GOC established a bilateral, interagency CD commission and three working groups. Upon their arrival, [...]	2005-11-22 13:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PGOV PREL PINR PTER MARR SNAR PA CO
05ASUNCION213	PUSHING ARTICLE 98 WITH PARAGUAY [...] (C) January 10 Charge reminded VFM Martinez (in absence of FM Rachid) of the high priority the US places on reaching agreement with the GOP providing Art. 98 protections. Noting that FM Rachid had withdrawn her request to meet A/S Rademaker last week in Washington, Charge asked Martinez to pa [...]	2005-02-10 17:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION526	PARAGUAY ARTICLE 98 DISCUSSIONS REACH DEADLOCK [...] (C) As follow-up to the April 6 meeting between A/S Rademaker and FM Rachid in Washington, DC, on April 15, DOD attorney COL Tia Johnson and PolOff met with MFA legal advisor Ernesto Velasquez to discuss the latest versions of draft texts that would provide Article 98 protections in Paraguay ( [...]	2005-04-19 15:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION592	PARAGUAYAN VP TO WASHINGTON FOR SECURITY TALKS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (C) May 2 Ambassador suggested to VP Castiglioni that he visit Washington soon as the first step in drafting a new Paraguayan security strategy. Following up the broad plan announced by NDF after the Cubas kidnapping (ref A) and com [...]	2005-05-02 21:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER OVIP MARR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION596	PARAGUAY-COLOMBIA SECURITY COOPERATION AND [...] (U) In furtherance of the Joint Declaration on security cooperation and assistance that Presidents Duarte and Uribe signed in Bogota on March 7 (ref A),Vice-Presidents Castiglioni and Santos signed an Action Plan on security, in Bogota, on April 19. In the Action Plan, the GOP and GOC agree [...]	2005-05-03 12:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER MARR SNAR KCRM CO PA
05ASUNCION763	NSDD 38 DOD/USSOUTHCOM STAFFING IN PARAGUAY [...] After careful review of the contents of the NSDD 38 proposal by USSOUTHCOM and the guidance provided in Ref B, Post confirms that our record agrees with yours. Post also understands the USSOUTHCOM proposal as in Para 1, Ref A. And concurs with the establishment of the proposed NSDD 38 positi [...]	2005-05-25 20:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AODE AMGT MASS MARR HR RMA CSEP
05ASUNCION767	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 4-10 [...] (U) Summary ---------------- -- Rehabilitation Center Opens to Aid TIP Victims -- Duarte's New Appointments -- Council of Magistrates Administers New Testing Process -- Military Changes of Command -- Visit of Massachusetts State Senator Brown Rehabilitation Center Opens to Aid TIP Victims [...]	2005-06-10 17:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KWMN MARR OVIP
05ASUNCION786	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 11-17 [...] (U) Summary ----------------- -- MERCOSUR Summit to Focus on Economic Integration -- Flap Over U.S.-Paraguayan Military Exercises -- New Leaders in Congress -- Chavez to Address Congress but not Meet President MERCOSUR Summit to Focus on Economic Integration ---------------------------- [...]	2005-06-17 17:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL MARR MOPS ECIN PA KICC
05ASUNCION838	PARAGUAY SEEKS PARTICIPATION ON SPAIN'S CONTINGENT [...] (C) As reported reftel, GOP military officials have been in contact with Spain regarding assistance to support Paraguayan participation in Spain's PKO contingent in Haiti. On 6/28, Paraguay's MOD Gonzalez sent a letter to his Spanish counterpart formally expressing the GOP's desire to partic [...]	2005-06-30 11:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR KPKO HA SP PA
05ASUNCION859	WELCOME TO PARAGUAY, US SOUTHERN COMMAND CDR. [...] (C) General Craddock, Embassy Asuncion and I warmly welcome your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time, with press and political activity calling into questi [...]	2005-07-07 11:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION860	WELCOME TO PARAGUAY, US SOUTHERN COMMAND CDR. [...] (C) General Craddock, Embassy Asuncion and I warmly welcome your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time, with press and political activity calling into questi [...]	2005-07-07 11:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION868	PARAGUAY: A TIME TO TREAD LIGHTLY ON ARTICLE 98 [...] (C) Summary and Introduction: Recent erroneous press reports in Paraguay and neighboring countries (ref A) are unhelpful to our ongoing Article 98 negotiations with Paraguay, which reached deadlock several months ago (refs B, C, D). What currently separates us is six words, so we should not l [...]	2005-07-07 22:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION869	PARAGUAY: A TIME TO TREAD LIGHTLY ON ARTICLE 98 [...] (C) Summary and Introduction: Recent erroneous press reports in Paraguay and neighboring countries (ref A) are unhelpful to our ongoing Article 98 negotiations with Paraguay, which reached deadlock several months ago (refs B, C, D). What currently separates us is six words, so we should not l [...]	2005-07-08 09:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION939	PARAGUAY: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW SENATE [...] (U) On 7/22, the Ambassador called on the new Senate President, Carlos Filizzola, and discussed the pending Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project aimed at improving transparency and legislative effectiveness; legislation to increase citizen participation in government; military exerci [...]	2005-07-26 12:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR EAID MARR KDEM KWMN PA
05ATHENS1505	CONTINUED GREEK ANGST, BUT POSITIVE NUMBERS ON [...] (C) Summary. Senior Greek officials continue to express concern about the level of Turkish air activity in the Aegean. At the same time, statistics recently released by the MOD paint a more positive picture of the actual situation in the region. Greek officials insist that, the content and [...]	2005-06-03 07:24:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MARR GR TU TURKEY
05ATHENS236	AMBASSADOR'S TOUR D'HORIZON WITH GREEK MOD [...] (C) SUMMARY: In their introductory meeting on January 19, Greek Defense Minister Spiliotopoulos told the Ambassador that Greece was prepared to increase its presence in Afghanistan by deploying a Role 2 Medical Unit to Herat. Greece was not yet able to lift its caveat to allow Greek staff off [...]	2005-01-21 10:40:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	GR MARR PREL AMB
05ATHENS2403	DAS BRYZA AND GREEK DEFMIN ON DEEPENING BILATERAL [...] (C) Summary. DAS Bryza with Greek DefMin Spiliotopoulos discussed how to deepen bilateral military ties during a September 7 meeting. Bryza praised the increased focus on strategic concerns, such as promoting stability in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans, and away from relatively minor, [...]	2005-09-14 11:59:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR GR TU CY AMB
05ATHENS2769	GREEK SHIPMENT OF APCS AND AK-47S EN ROUTE TO IRAQ [...] (C) On October 24, Embassy DATT confirmed that the "Aegean Star," a Greek-flagged ship contracted to the Ministry of Defense, finished loading thirty-six BMPs (Russian APCs) and one thousand AK-47s for transshipment to Iraq. The ship already had on board seventy-two Hungarian T-72 tanks on b [...]	2005-10-24 13:33:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	GR IZ MARR PREL NATOIRAQ
05ATHENS2809	GREEK FM PREVIEWS PM'S TRIP TO TURKEY, OTHER ISSUES [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a tour d'horizon October 27, Greek Foreign Minister Molyviatis previewed for Ambassador the Prime Minister's proposed trip to Ankara in November, raised the latest public flap over the proposed purchase of 30 F-16s by Greece and promised to follow up on the status of the U.S. [...]	2005-10-27 14:01:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON MARR PGOV PREL GR AMB
05ATHENS2810	GREECE DRAWING UP PLANS TO RESOLVE CYPRUS ARMS [...] (C) Summary. Greece is preparing a proposal to resolve U.S. concerns about illegal transfers of U.S.-origin equipment to Cyprus, according to the Foreign Minister and DCHOD. Ambassador and embassy officers have made clear that the U.S. bottom line for any resolution is that it must unequi [...]	2005-10-27 15:17:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR GR CY CYPRUSARMS
05ATHENS392	GREECE EYING MODEST CONTRIBUTION TO IRAQI [...] (C) Summary. Greece is weighing the removal of the caveat that prevents Greek officers assigned to the NATO staff from serving in the NATO Training Mission in Iraq (NTM-I),and is also considering an unidentified contribution to the training of Iraqi security forces, according to a mid-leve [...]	2005-02-08 07:49:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL GR IRAQ
05ATHENS629	GREECE: NEW SECURITY POLICY, BUT LITTLE CHANGE IN [...] (C) Summary. An updated Greek national security strategy appears to suggest that Athens' concern about a military threat from Turkey may be diminishing. Initial discussions with senior- and mid-level defense and national security officials offer little evidence of such a change, however. [...]	2005-03-04 14:40:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR GR TU INTERNAL
05ATHENS643	TURKISH AMBASSASDOR UPBEAT ON BUSY SCHEDULE OF [...] (C) As part of a broader effort to improve the tone of bilateral relations, Greece and Turkey are planning a busy season of high-level meetings, including visits to Ankara by the Greek Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Defense Minister, an optimistic Turkish Ambassador to Athens Tahsin B [...]	2005-03-08 06:22:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR GR TU CY TURKEY
05ATHENS841	GREECE: DEFENSE MINISTER ON EXPANDING COOPERATION [...] (C) Summary. In a March 24 meeting to discuss his proposed travel to Washington, Defense Minister Spiliotopoulos told Ambassador that Greece could provide the Iraqi military with decommissioned APCs as they are replaced over the coming years by new German models -- and perhaps other militar [...]	2005-03-24 15:47:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR GR AMB
05BAGHDAD2376	ASSESSMENT OF IRAQ'S MINISTER OF INTERIOR AFTER [...] (S/REL UK AND AUS) SUMMARY: In the month since Minister of Interior Baqir Jabor took office, he appears to be delivering on his initial commitments (ref A). Jabor retained qualified personnel regardless of their ethnic background or political affiliation, while also developing a plan to remo [...]	2005-06-02 16:26:00	Embassy Baghdad	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV MOPS MCAP PREL PTER PINS PINR MARR IZ
05BAGHDAD2468	NATIONAL ENERGY COMMITTEE ASKS, "WHAT'S IMPEDING [...] (C) SUMMARY: The sixth meeting of the National Energy Committee (NEC) was held on June 6 at the Ministry of Oil, where a discussion on issues currently impeding the flow of oil throughout the country took place. The primary subject discussed was costs associated with providing protection to [...]	2005-06-11 10:40:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	IZ MARR MOPS ECON PREL ENGR
05BAGHDAD2608	NON-COALITION NATO ALLIES, ACCESS TO BAGHDAD [...] (C) REFTEL A registers our skepticism concerning the security argument underlying French Ambassador to Iraq Bajolet's request for DoD cardholders' slightly expedited access to Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). We would be loathe to issue such cards, or similarly effective senior-grade MNF [...]	2005-06-20 08:03:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	MARR PTER PREL ASEC IZ NATO
05BAGHDAD2933	IRAQI DEFENSE MINISTER'S IRAN VISIT: AN OLIVE [...] (S/NF) Summary: Iraqi Defense Minister Al-Dulaimi confirmed to Charge on July 10 that he had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran during his official visit to Tehran on July 5. Al-Dulaimi told Charge that his discussions with Iran centered on the need for Iran to monitor its [...]	2005-07-12 20:30:00	Embassy Baghdad	SECRET//NOFORN	MARR PREL IR IZ
05BAGHDAD2937	IRAQI MINISTER OF DEFENSE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT [...] (C) Per reftel, Charge d'Affairs on July 10, 2005, offered to Iraqi Minister of Defense Dulaimi the opportunity to send a liaison team to join the Coalition Village at CENTCOM. (This was the first opportunity Charge had to meet with Dulaimi following the MinDef's delayed return from a trip to [...]	2005-07-13 07:03:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR IZ
05BAGHDAD2938	POLISH AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ INDICATED DIMINISHED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Polish Ambassador to Baghdad Ryszard Krystosik told Charge d'Affaires July 10 that Poland will be phasing down its participation in MNF-I after December. The decision is not so much because of the expiration of UNSC resolutions as it is because the duration and scope of the dep [...]	2005-07-13 07:21:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MASS MOPS PL IZ
05BAGHDAD2959	IRAQI MINISTER OF DEFENSE AGREES TO UNDERTAKE [...] (S) SUMMARY: In order to support upcoming military operations in western Iraq, Minister of Defense Dulaymi agreed to help obtain consent and cooperation from local tribes in the region, especially ar-Ramadi. He will prepare a meeting in ar-Ramadi, with MNF-I Commander George Casey accompanyi [...]	2005-07-16 08:28:00	Embassy Baghdad	SECRET	PREL PTER PBTS PGOV PINS MOPS MARR IZ SY IR
05BAGHDAD3095	EVALUATING MINDEF DULAME [...] (C)Summary. After seventy five days on the job, Minister of Defense (MoD) Sadoun al-Dulame, one of six Sunnis appointed to cabinet-level positions in the Shi'a-dominated government, still seems committed to achieving the objectives he established when he became minister. Those objectives inclu [...]	2005-07-26 14:18:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	MCAP PINR PINS MARR PGOV PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD3113	DULAME AND RUBAIE DISUCSS IRAQI SECURITY WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT. On July 24 at the dinner table, Ambassador discussed Iraq's short-term security challenges with Iraq's National Security Advisor Mowaffak al-Rubaie and Minister of Defense Sadoun al-Dulame. The latter identified the ITG's primary objectives as delivering security to I [...]	2005-07-27 16:35:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS PINS MARR IZ PRESL
05BAGHDAD3584	GOI RECOMMENDS BAGHDAD FUEL RATIONING, [...] (C) Summary: An August 28 emergency session of the National Energy Council (NEC) addressed the critical fuel shortage in Iraq. The NEC recommended fuel rationing in Baghdad and, to increase security for critical oil and Electric power infrastructure, augmenting the Strategic Infrastructure B [...]	2005-09-02 06:06:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ENRG EFIN MOPS MARR PGOV PTER IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3694	CHALABI EMANDS MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK FROM SIBS [...] (C) Summary: At the September 4 meeting of the National Energy Council (NEC),Deputy Pri- Minister Ahmad Chalabi castigated Iraqi Army Chief of Staff Abadi for the poor performance of the Strategic Infrastructure BattQUions (SIBs) in protecting vital power and pipelines. C0Jlabi stressed the [...]	2005-09-08 16:38:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG MOPS MARR PINR PGOV PTER EPET IZ
05BAGHDAD3842	NEC CONCERNED ABOUT LACK OF NORTHERN OIL EXPORTS [...] (C) Summary: On September 8 the National Energy Council (NEC) approved Phases II and III of the Strategic Infrastructure Battalion (SIB) program, and agreed to pick up sustainment costs of the current four SIBs and the expense for seven more SIBs and a brigade headquarters. Minister of Financ [...]	2005-09-17 15:14:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG EPET MARR MOPS PGOV PINR PREL PTER KCOR KCRM IZ
05BAGHDAD3876	THE IRAQI BUDGET DILEMMA - TOUGH CHOICES [...] (C) Summary: Iraq faces hard choices on its budget, with difficult policy considerations for the USG. Iraqi ability to meet expenditure needs for normal functions, reconstruction, and security are severely constrained. Funding estimates for security needs have risen substantially, with "high [...]	2005-09-19 15:28:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON ENRG EPET MOPS MARR PGOV PINR IZ
05BAGHDAD3939	OIL MINISTER QUIETLY TAKING STEPS ON FUEL PRICES, [...] (C) Summary: Minister of Oil Ibrahim Bahr al-'Ulum told the Embassy September 21 that there is no ministerial support for fuel price reform prior to the December elections, but "quieter" efforts are underway to "condition" the Iraqi public to new prices. These include sale of fuel for private [...]	2005-09-23 10:06:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG EPET KCRM MOPS MARR PGOV PINR PINS PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD4008	LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY DISAPPOINTS ENERGY [...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 22, the Ministers of Oil, Water Resources, and Electricity reported to the National Energy Council (NEC) an increase in attacks against electrical power generation and distribution systems as well as export pipelines. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Chalabi and the minis [...]	2005-09-27 12:36:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG EPET EFIN MOPS MARR PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD4230	MGIZ02: POWER DISRUPTION, FUEL IMPORT SHORTAGES [...] (C) Summary: On the eve of the Constitutional referendum, Iraqis face an almost general electricity blackout, another round of fuel shortages, and a major pipeline breach at the critical al-Fatah Crossing in the north. A decision to amply supply Baghdad with fuel at this time has produced sho [...]	2005-10-14 17:59:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG EPET MOPS MARR PGOV PINS PREL TU IZ
05BAGHDAD4241	MGIZ02: STATUS OF OIL PRODUCTION/REFINING CAPACITY [...] (C) As of 1230 hours October 15, officials at the Ministry of Oil reported that the October 14 blackout (reftel) has had limited effect on Iraq's oil production. The October 12 explosion at the al-Fatah Crossing had already interrupted refining at Bayji, although refining has since resumed. [...]	2005-10-15 16:30:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG EPET MOPS MARR PGOV PINS IZ
05BAGHDAD4322	OIL MINISTRY OFFICIAL SAYS IRAQ WILL PAY ARREARS [...] (C) Summary: Senior Advisor to the Minister of Oil Abdul Sahib al-Qutub said that he was working with the Ministry of Finance to organize payment o/a October 19 of some $450 million in arrears to Turkish firms for fuel imports. Ministry of Oil officials blamed the poor security situation in t [...]	2005-10-19 19:04:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG EPET MOPS MARR PGOV PREL TU IZ
05BAGHDAD4332	UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE EDELMAN MEETS WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman and LTG Victor Renuart, Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, called on Iraqi Minister of Interior Bayan Jabr at his office on October 18, 2005. Jabr was accompanied by GEN Babiker Shwakt, commander of the Iraqi Joint Forces [...]	2005-10-20 13:17:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS PTER IZ
05BAGHDAD4345	IRAQ'S FUEL SITUATION WORSENS UNDER IMPACT OF [...] (S) Summary: National power blackouts and repeated interdictions of crude oil and product supply lines to and from major refineries have reduced Iraq's domestic fuel production, and increased its reliance on imported fuel. Stores of gasoline are low (critically in the north) and dropping, as [...]	2005-10-21 18:11:00	Embassy Baghdad	SECRET	ECON ENRG EFIN ETRD EPET MOPS MARR PGOV PREL TU IZ
05BAGHDAD4347	UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE EDELMAN MEETS WITH PM [...] (C) SUMMARY: Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USDP) Eric Edelman and LTG Victor Renuart, Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, met with Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari at his office on October 18. They discussed the ongoing development of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). Jaafari s [...]	2005-10-22 03:31:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS ECON EFIN PTER KCOR IZ
05BAGHDAD4851	NATIONAL ENERGY COUNCIL ACTS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE [...] (C) Summary: The National Energy Council decided December 1 to stockpile almost 4 million gallons of gasoline and 2.6 million gallons of diesel in Baghdad to ensure adequate supplies in the capitol during the elections. Exports from the north will be kept minimal in the coming weeks so that [...]	2005-12-05 13:56:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG EPET MOPS MARR PGOV IZ
05BANDARSERIBEGAWAN597	SINGAPOREAN VIEW OF BRUNEIAN ADHERENCE TO PSI, [...] (C) Summary: The Singaporean High Commissioner believes Malaysia,s coolness toward the Proliferation Security Initiative may be causing Brunei to delay a decision on adherence to PSI principles, in accordance with Brunei,s desire to avoid taking a stand on any issue on which its two closest [...]	2005-12-09 07:48:00	Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PARM PREL BX MY SN
05BANGKOK1038	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CDR SEVENTH FLEET VADM [...] (C) Admiral Greenert, your visit to Bangkok and Phuket will come as we are winding down the critical U.S. military role in providing assistance to Thailand and the other tsunami-hit nations in the region. Your meetings with senior SIPDIS Thai officials follow on the heels of visits by a n [...]	2005-02-09 09:58:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR TH
05BANGKOK1105	THAILAND: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON ROYAL THAI SUPREME [...] (C) On February 8, the Ambassador met with Royal Thai Armed Forces Supreme Commander General Chaisit Shinawatra to discuss a variety of security issues. Chaisit was grateful for U.S. assistance to help Thailand mitigate the impact of the tsunami and correctly noted that our use of Utapao as [...]	2005-02-11 08:06:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL BURMA PKO IMET
05BANGKOK1163	EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: [...] This is an action request. 2. JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Balance Torch (BT) 05-2 from 11 April - 3 June 2005. To meet internal DOD advance deployment deadlines, they [...]	2005-02-15 08:20:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK1187	THAILAND: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON ROYAL THAI NAVY [...] (C) During a February 14 meeting with the Ambassador, Royal Thai Navy Commander-in-Chief, ADM Sampop Amrapala, noted that over half of the RTN's Phang Nga Naval Base had been destroyed by the December 26 tsunami and that it would be at least six months before the facility was operational. No [...]	2005-02-16 06:48:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK1892	THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI in conjunction with DEA Bangkok Country Office (BCO) has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Fusion Torch (FT) [...]	2005-03-16 03:05:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK1901	THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] As authorized per Ref A, with the exception of the 25 regiment noted in Para 3 below, Embassy verifies that the Department of State possesses no credible information of Gross violations of human rights by the Royal Thai units identified below to participate in Balance Torch 05-2, as of this d [...]	2005-03-16 04:31:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK1902	THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI in conjunction with DEA Bangkok Country Office (BCO) has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Fusion Torch (FT) [...]	2005-03-16 04:32:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2010	LOCKHEED MARTIN PROMISES COUNTERTRADE TO THAILAND [...] (C) In a March 17 meeting with Defense Minister Gen. Thamarak Isarangura Na Ayutthaya, Lockheed Martin Director for Industrial Cooperation Richard Jannarone made it clear that Lockheed Martin is willing to offer a "100 percent" countertrade deal if the RTG selects F-16 as the fighter aircraf [...]	2005-03-18 09:12:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR PREL PGOV TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK2069	THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI in conjunction with DEA Bangkok Country Office (BCO) has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Counter-Drug Fusi [...]	2005-03-23 00:11:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2070	THAILAND: EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI in conjunction with DEA Bangkok Country Office (BCO) has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Baker Torch (BT) [...]	2005-03-23 00:12:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2254	EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (U) DOD (OSD/POLICY),per Ref A, has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete further human rights vetting for the 25th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, 4th Army Area, a unit that has been selected to participate in Exercise Balance Torch (BT) 05-2 scheduled from 11 April [...]	2005-03-30 08:55:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK2743	AMBASSASOR DISCUSSES SECURITY ISSUES WITH DEFMIN: [...] (C) In an April 20 meeting with the Ambassador, Defense Minister Gen. Thamarak Isarangura Na Ayutthaya welcomed the recent Iraqi elections and noted his long-held belief that setting up the Iraqi Government will reduce anti-American violence there. The Ambassador noted keen interest in Wash [...]	2005-04-21 10:32:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR PREL PGOV TH IRAQ BURMA POL MIL
05BANGKOK2749	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF PACOM CDR ADM FALLON [...] (C) Admiral Fallon, your visit to Bangkok to meet with Thai leaders and Chiang Mai to open this year's Cobra Gold exercise will allow you an opportunity to push forward a number of key U.S. foreign policy objectives. We have requested meetings for you with Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra [...]	2005-04-22 02:34:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MASS TH
05BANGKOK2798	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO THAILAND OF USARPAC [...] (C) General Brown, your visit to Bangkok to meet with Royal Thai Army (RTA) leaders and Chiang Mai to observe this year's Cobra Gold exercise will allow you an opportunity to develop relationships with senior Thai Army officers. We have requested meetings for you with RTA CINC GEN Prawit Wo [...]	2005-04-26 01:06:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK2862	THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR: LTC LOU [...] (U) Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to LTC Lou Ortiz, EAP Military Advisor from EAP/RSP from May 1 - May 8, 2005. 2. (U) LTC Ortiz has been coordinating itinerary with DATT Bangkok, POLMIL and JUSMAG. Post understands that LTC Ortiz is making his own travel arrangements [...]	2005-04-27 07:39:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR OTRA TH

05BANGKOK2887	APPROVING MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT TEAM [...] (C) USPACOM proposed deployment of a military information support team (MIST) to Thailand to offer military support to public diplomacy. The focus of this team will be to advise and assist the Royal Thai Army in its efforts to address ongoing unrest in southern Thailand. Post concurs and r [...]	2005-04-28 07:14:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK3128	PACOM ADM FALLON MEETING WITH FM KANTHATI: KOREAS, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a May 4 meeting with visiting PACOM Commander ADM William Fallon, FM Kanthati Suphamongkhon highlighted the close long-term relationship between the U.S. and Thailand and expressed gratitude for U.S. assistance during the tsunami crisis and for continuing joint U.S.-Thai tra [...]	2005-05-11 05:04:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP PGOV MARR MASS TH BURMA DPRK POL MIL
05BANGKOK3129	PACOM MEETING WITH PM THAKSIN: IRAQ, F-16, CHINA, [...] (C) Summary: In a May 4 meeting with visiting PACOM Commander ADM William Fallon, PM Thaksin Shinawatra did not directly address a U.S. request for Thailand to send staff officers to the multinational headquarters in Iraq, but did suggest that Thailand might be able to provide additional su [...]	2005-05-11 05:10:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP PGOV MASS MARR TH IRAQ POL MIL BURMA
05BANGKOK3130	PACOM COMMANDER ADM FALLON MEETING WITH ROYAL THAI [...] (C) SUMMARY. In a May 3 meeting with Royal Thai Supreme Commander GEN Chaisit Shinawatra, PACOM Commander ADM William Fallon pressed for an answer to CJCS Gen. Myers letter requesting Thailand to send staff officers to man the multinational headquarters for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). C [...]	2005-05-11 05:15:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP PGOV MARR MASS TH IRAQ POL MIL
05BANGKOK3205	THAILAND: CO-CHAIRING THE ARF/ISG [...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel talking points to Urawadee Sriphiromya of the MFA Department of ASEAN Affairs. Urawadee said the RTG was appreciative of the United States' willingness to con-chair the ARF/ISG in Honolulu, October 17-19, 2005, and as dialogue partners, looked forward to coordina [...]	2005-05-13 10:31:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PREL AORC XB RP TH
05BANGKOK3283	THAILAND: DEPUTY SECRETARY ZOELLICK'S MAY 4, 2005 [...] (C) Summary: On May 4, 2005 Deputy Secretary Zoellick met with Thai Foreign Minister Kanthati Suphamongkhon at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). In an 80-minute exchange, they covered key areas for inclusion in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, Thai endorsement of the Proli [...]	2005-05-18 04:03:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP PREL PGOV ECON MARR TH
05BANGKOK3313	EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: [...] This is an action request. 2. JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in the DIILS, "Human Rights/LOAC" course scheduled from May 16 - 20, 2005. To meet internal DOD advance deployment dead [...]	2005-05-19 03:17:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3436	THAILAND SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF [...] (C) Mr. Secretary, all of us in Bangkok look forward to your visit as an opportunity to advance a number of key U.S. foreign policy objectives. We have just finished our annual Cobra Gold exercise -- the only multilateral training exercise in the Asia-Pacific region. This year's exercise [...]	2005-05-25 08:24:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP PGOV MARR MASS TH
05BANGKOK3439	(UNITS TO STATE) EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN [...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Balance Torch 05-3 scheduled from 18 July to 23 Sept. 2005. To meet i [...]	2005-05-25 08:50:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3799	SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (C) Ref A) requests Department action for human rights vetting for the 5th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division of the 4th Army of the Royal Thai Army. As noted in ref A),the unit is scheduled to participate in Exercise Balance Torch 05-3. The Department has requested further informati [...]	2005-06-09 11:18:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3829	EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: [...] This is an action request. 2. JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in the following courses and to meet internal DOD advance deployment deadlines, they have requested that the review of h [...]	2005-06-10 05:49:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK3846	THAILAND TO CONTINUE PUSH TO SERVE AS "MEDIATOR" [...] (C) On the margins of an MFA briefing on the recent OIC visit to Thailand (septel) the chief of the MFA's ASEAN Affairs Policy Section, Suriya Chindawongse, pulled poloff aside to discuss North Korea (DPRK). Suriya repeated remarks made during recent high-level U.S./Thai meetings (reftels) [...]	2005-06-10 08:18:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR MASS TH DPRK
05BANGKOK3945	WORKING WITH THAILAND TO ENGAGE OTHER MILITARIES [...] (C) SUMMARY. Thailand affords the United States a unique platform in Asia to work jointly with other Asian military forces, including those from Japan and Indonesia, and to conduct multinational peacekeeping, disaster relief and other exercises. Our largest exercise, Cobra Gold, is America [...]	2005-06-15 09:44:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR MASS TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK4429	THAILAND: INITIAL POSITIVE RESPONSE TO GLOBAL [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-07 08:42:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR KPKO MASS PGOV TH GPOI
05BANGKOK4468	THAILAND: DELIVERY OF STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-08 10:34:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL SN TH
05BANGKOK5346	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GROMOLL, JAMISON, KANG AND [...] (U) Post welcomes and grants country clearance to Drs. Robert Gromoll, Eliot Kang, and Kerry Kartchner from the Department of State and Mr. Phil Jamison from the Office of the Secretary of Defense to visit Thailand during the period of August 26 - August 30 , 2005, to give Thai MFA and MOD of [...]	2005-08-19 06:45:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM OTRA PREL MARR TH
05BANGKOK5366	THAI MFA EMBRACES CONCEPT OF STRATEGIC DIALOGUE TO [...] (C) Summary. The Thai MFA embraces the concept of a U.S.-Thai Strategic Dialogue -- seeing it as a way to strengthen the bilateral relationship in accord with PM Thaksin's call for an "Action Plan" with the United States. MFA proposes hosting a two day session to take place in early Novembe [...]	2005-08-19 10:15:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR MASS TH
05BANGKOK5393	THAKSIN COMES TO LUNCH [...] (C) Summary. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is confident and focused as he prepares for his September 19 meeting with the President. He is prepared to discuss ongoing separatist violence in Southern Thailand and his policy towards Burma. He welcomes the upcoming Thai-U.S. Dialogue on s [...]	2005-08-22 10:41:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR TH
05BANGKOK5447	(UNITS TO STATE) EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN [...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise Balance Torch 06-2 scheduled from 3 October to 3 December 2005. To me [...]	2005-08-24 08:10:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5456	MFA PROPOSES NOVEMBER 7 AND 8 FOR STRATEGIC [...] (C) MFA PermSec Krit Garnjana-Goonchorn told the Ambassador on August 24 that the RTG looks forward to our upcoming Dialogue to discuss security matters. Krit confirmed that he will head the Thai delegation for the Dialogue and that other Ministries, including the military and NSC, will be [...]	2005-08-24 10:36:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR MASS TH
05BANGKOK5707	EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: [...] This is an action request. 2. Joint Interagency Task Force West J33/JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting for units that have been selected to participate in Exercise FLASH Torch 06-1 scheduled from 03 - 31 October 2005. To meet interna [...]	2005-09-06 11:18:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK5791	PM THAKSIN'S TRIP TO WASHINGTON [...] (C) Summary: PM Thaksin Shinawatra's September 19 meeting with the President presents an opportunity to underscore our deep and warm relations with Thailand and to build upon that relationship to strengthen our links to the rest of Southeast Asia. Thaksin is the strongest Prime Minister in Th [...]	2005-09-09 04:16:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR OVIP TH
05BANGKOK6088	THAILAND: REQUESTS FOR FUNDING PKO PROJECTS IN [...] (SBU) Post appreciates the opportunity to propose projects supporting U.S. strategic peace keeping and counter terrorism objective The Embassy outlines below several projects, in priority order, to impr the Thai ability to thwart terrorism and to fulfill more effectively it peacekeeping oblig [...]	2005-09-23 08:00:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV MARR TH PKO
05BANGKOK6094	THAILAND: REQUESTS FOR FUNDING PKO PROJECTS IN [...] (SBU) Post appreciates the opportunity to propose projects supporting U.S. strategic peace keeping and counter terrorism objectives. The Embassy outlines below several projects, in priority order, to improve the Thai ability to thwart terrorism and to fulfill more effectively its peacekeepin [...]	2005-09-23 09:56:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV MARR TH PKO
05BANGKOK626	COL JAMES REILLY'S ASSIGNMENT AS COMMANDING [...] (U) LtGen Blackman, I mentioned this to you in person at our last meeting, but I wanted a written record of my appreciation for the splendid performance of Col James Reilly during his recent tenure as commanding officer for the Combined Support Group Thailand (CSG-THAI). First, as leader of [...]	2005-01-25 03:03:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK6954	COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PM/RSAT JANE BOCKLAGE [...] (U) Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Jane Bocklage from Nov. 5 - Nov. 9, 2005 to participate in the U.S.- Thailand Strategic Dialogue. 2. (U) Hotel reservations have been made at: Conrad Hotel, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok Tel: (66-2) 690-9999 Fax: [...]	2005-11-05 04:58:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA MARR MASS PREL TH
05BANGKOK703	THAILAND SUPPORTS TIMETABLE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF U.S. [...] (C) Reftel A requests Post query the RTG for its views of the planned withdrawal of U.S. military assets from the tsunami affected region. Utapao naval air base, which is SIPDIS located in Thailand, serves as the regional hub for Combined Support Force 536 (CSF 536). Nodes from that hub, [...]	2005-01-27 06:37:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON PREL MARR MOPS TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK7030	U.S.-THAI STRATEGIC DIALOGUE [...] (C) SUMMARY: On November 7 and 8, following up on the President's and Prime Minister Thaksin's commitment, senior U.S. officials met with Thai counterparts to inaugurate a bilateral dialogue on strategic and security issues. The U.S. side was lead by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Eri [...]	2005-11-10 07:37:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR MASS PTER PREL KPAO TH
05BANGKOK7091	PRIVY COUNSELOR SURAYUD ON SITUATION IN SOUTHERN [...] (C) Summary. On November 10, Privy Counselor General Surayud Chulanont indicated to visiting DAS Eric John and the Ambassador that the Queen now has a better understanding of the situation in southern Thailand. He was critical, however, of the police -- suggesting that they still do not ha [...]	2005-11-16 00:15:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR TH
05BANGKOK7142	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 3. 2. (U) DEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below who will be new signatures for one of DEA's Host Cou [...]	2005-11-17 08:03:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7143	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Flt.Lt. Kraiwan CHANCHALAD, Directorate of Armament, Air Support Command, [...]	2005-11-17 08:04:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7144	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Wg.Cdr. Kamolratana SUTTABOOSAYA, Directorate of Medical Services, Air Su [...]	2005-11-17 08:04:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7145	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for FltLt. Choosak KASATEWIT, Directorate of Civil Engineering, Air Support C [...]	2005-11-17 08:05:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7146	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Siri SANTONG, 12th Signal Battalion, King's Guard, who has been sele [...]	2005-11-17 08:05:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7147	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Capt. Wasin BAMBUNGCHEEP, Naval Medical Department, who has been selected [...]	2005-11-17 08:06:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7148	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for 1Lt. Araya SAYANHAVIKASIT, Ordnance School, who has been selected to atte [...]	2005-11-17 08:06:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7149	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for MG Boonchu KIRDCHOK, who has been selected to attend the WCN N/A, Nationa [...]	2005-11-17 08:06:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7150	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Worachin Yaowarat, 2nd Engineer Battalion, King's Guard, who has bee [...]	2005-11-17 08:06:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7151	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Pongsatorn SUKRAPANNA, 22nd Cavalry Squadron, who has been selected [...]	2005-11-17 08:07:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7152	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Sitthisak MINWONG, 1st Infantry Division, King's Guard, who has been [...]	2005-11-17 08:08:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7153	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Waraporn JUNTORN, Special Warfare Center, who has been selected to a [...]	2005-11-17 08:08:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7154	THAILAND HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: INTELLECTUAL [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) ILEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the Intellectual Prop [...]	2005-11-17 08:08:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7155	THAILAND HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: POLICE COLONEL [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) DEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Police Colonel Anurak SAITHONG and Police Lt. Colonel Thanayos SUKRATANA who will [...]	2005-11-17 08:08:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7156	THAILAND HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: CRIME SCENE [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) ILEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the Crime Scene Inves [...]	2005-11-17 08:09:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7272	SCENESETTER FOR PACAF COMMANDER GEN HESTER'S VISIT [...] (C) General Hester, all of us in Bangkok look forward to your visit as an opportunity to advance a number of key U.S. foreign policy objectives. The Thai will likely ask you for your latest thinking on the future of our annual Cope Tiger Exercise. In addition to promoting issues directly a [...]	2005-11-23 06:59:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP PGOV PREL MARR MASS TH
05BANGKOK7364	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) DEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below from the Nong Kai Provincial Police who are scheduled to [...]	2005-11-29 08:13:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7365	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lt. Yuthanavi MUNGTHANYA, Sattahip Naval Base, who has been selected to a [...]	2005-11-29 08:13:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7399	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for LTC Khunakorn KANA, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences, w [...]	2005-12-01 02:00:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7460	CHINESE EMBASSY WANTS TO BUILD LINKS WITH U.S. [...] (C) Summary. As part of our ongoing effort to follow China's growing influence in Thailand, the Ambassador hosted a reception on December 1 for the PRC Embassy at the Residence. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jiuhuan called for greater dialogue between the U.S. and China on a wide variety of iss [...]	2005-12-02 08:43:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MASS MARR CH TH
05BANGKOK7537	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) ILEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below, who has been selected to attend the Leadership Dev [...]	2005-12-08 02:44:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7599	IMET IN THAILAND -- KEY TOOL FOR ENGAGEMENT [...] The International Military Education and Training Program (IMET) has been a vital tool for almost 30 years to improve the Thai military's ability to develop core skills and competence. In addition to providing world-class training through a wide range of courses, IMET has helped us create a [...]	2005-12-13 10:18:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV MARR MASS TH IMET
05BANGKOK7649	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Maj. Thiratch SOMBUTSIRI, Directorate of Civil Affairs, who has been sele [...]	2005-12-16 00:35:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7650	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for FLO Pornpote CHAICHANKUL, JAG, MOD, who has been selected to attend the W [...]	2005-12-16 00:35:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7651	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for FS1 Watcharin SAI-IN, Directorate of Armament, Air Support Command, RTAF, [...]	2005-12-16 00:36:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7652	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lcdr. Amonthep THONGSIN, Amphibious Squadron, Royal Thai Fleet, who has b [...]	2005-12-16 00:36:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7653	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Pakawat KROBSORN, 2nd SF.BN.4th SF Regiment, who has been selected t [...]	2005-12-16 00:36:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7654	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for 1Lt. Sunai JIRASOMBOON, Field Artillery Battalion, Artillery Center, who [...]	2005-12-16 00:37:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7655	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lcdr. Apirat SANGPETCHSONG, Somdejprapinklao Hospital, RTN, who has been [...]	2005-12-16 00:38:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7656	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Capt. Ek-Art SILLAPACHARN, Royal Thai Marine Corps, who has been selected [...]	2005-12-16 00:38:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
05BANGKOK7657	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Capt. Padermchai SUCONTHAMAT, Royal Thai Marine Corps, who has been selec [...]	2005-12-16 00:38:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7658	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Cpt. Surachart RUANWONG, 1st Spec. Forces, BN, 1st SF Regiment, who has b [...]	2005-12-16 00:39:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7668	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Flt.Lt. Karn VANIJAKA, Office of the Comptroller, RTAF, who has been sele [...]	2005-12-16 05:47:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7669	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Ltc. Ruarob MUANGMAN, J-2/SCHQ, who has been selected to attend the WCN C [...]	2005-12-16 05:48:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7670	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for LTC Khrongpon LOHACHALA, J-2/Schq., who has been selected to attend the W [...]	2005-12-16 05:48:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7715	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) LEGATT has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lt. Col. Surachate HAKPARN, who has been selected to attend the 225th Session a [...]	2005-12-19 03:38:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7803	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) NAS has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below who have been selected to attend the Crime Scene Inv [...]	2005-12-22 08:10:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK7804	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: MAJ. WARISARA JAIPIAM [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Maj. Warisara JAIPIAM, Civil Affairs School, who has been selected to att [...]	2005-12-22 08:14:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
05BANGKOK918	POST REQUESTS TIMETABLE FOR PSYOP ASSESSMENT TEAM [...] (SBU) On December 9, 2004, the 5th Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Battalion Commander, 4th Psyop Group, briefed the DCM on the Rewards for Information/Military Support to Public Diplomacy Programs. These programs have been successfully used by AmEmbassy Manila to assist the Philippines Go [...]	2005-02-04 01:39:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL
05BEIRUT3670	MGLE01: DEFENSE MINISTER MURR SAYS ARMY UNABLE TO [...] (S) In a November 8 meeting with NEA DAS Elizabeth Dibble, the Ambassador, the defense attache, and econoff, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Elias Murr said that he is trying to transform the Lebanese military after 15 years of Syrian direction. He wanted to change the "Syrian me [...]	2005-11-14 08:51:00	Embassy Beirut	SECRET	KPAL MARR MASS MCAP MOPS PGOV PTER SY LE
05BERLIN48	GERMAN REQUEST FOR MILAIR TRANSPORT OF GERMAN [...] (SBU) Paragraph 3 below provides an informal translation of a diplomatic note from the German Foreign Ministry requesting USG agreement for transport of German Border Police (BGS) and Diplomats via US military aircraft (MilAir) between Ramstein Airbase and Baghdad. The BGS agents will be provi [...]	2005-01-07 11:02:00	Embassy Berlin	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR ASEC IZ GM
05BERLIN65	BUILDING ON NATO FOREIGN MINISTERIAL: GERMANY [...] (C) In response to reftel demarche, on January 6 MFA Deputy NATO director Herbert Beck assured Embassy that Germany will continue to push other NATO allies increase their contributions to ISAF. When asked if he thought Germany would be able to persuade the Spaniards to provide a PRT in Qala-e [...]	2005-01-07 16:17:00	Embassy Berlin	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL AF GM NATO
05BOGOTA10106	ELN PEACE HOUSE AT ONE MONTH: INTERNATIONAL [...] (C) The "ELN Peace House" was inaugurated one month ago after the GOC and National Liberation Army (ELN) leadership released imprisoned ELN spokesperson Gerardo Antonio Bermudez Sanchez, AKA "Francisco Galan," for three months to help establish peace talks. Galan has spent his first month unde [...]	2005-10-26 22:28:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO
05BOGOTA10232	CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS JUDGED TO BE IMPROVING [...] (U) Colombian government officials, academics, and international military speakers discussed civil-military interaction at an Embassy co-sponsored seminar on October 26. Vice Minister of Defense Andres Penate reported that the civilian-military relations were "mature" and improving under the [...]	2005-11-01 13:51:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO
05BOGOTA10498	COLOMBIAN THINK TANK SEEKS TO ADVANCE ELN PEACE [...] (C) The consultative process underway between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Colombian advisors is unlikely to lead to substantive peace talks with the GOC unless the international community, especially the United States, nudges the parties forward, according to Ideas for Peace (Ideas P [...]	2005-11-07 20:30:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO
05BOGOTA10683	MOD AND UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE SIGN ACCORD; GOC [...] On November 8, Minister of Defense Camilo Ospina Bernal and Director of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Colombia (OHCHR) Michael Fruhling signed a cooperation agreement on human rights training for the Colombian military that meets another of the High Commissioner fo [...]	2005-11-16 11:41:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PHUM PREL CO
05BOGOTA10889	NEWS FROM THE FARC FRONT [...] (U) On November 20, President Uribe authorized Peace Commissioner Restrepo to organize an international commission to help facilitate a hostage exchange with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Restrepo had earlier called on the FARC to commit itself to a cease-fire and peace ta [...]	2005-11-22 15:04:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO
05BOGOTA10952	COLOMBIA: 2005 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] (U) The following is Embassy Bogota's submission to the 2005 Country Reports on Terrorism. Responses are keyed to questions in reftel's paragraphs 7-10. Embassy POC is Poloff Liliana Gabriel, unclass email gabriell@state.gov 2. (SBU) GENERAL ASSESSMENT: SUPPORT FOR THE GLOBAL COALITION [...]	2005-11-23 20:36:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PGOV KJUS MARR CASC ASEC CO
05BOGOTA10963	MILITARY JUSTICE: REFORMS ON TRACK, BUDGET FALLS [...] (C) On November 17, Brigadier General Luis Fernando Puentes, Director of Colombia's Military Penal Justice system, noted that reforms were moving forward but budget constraints were becoming problematic. He hopes the Colombian Senate approves the first wave of Congressional reforms, introduce [...]	2005-11-25 16:14:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO
05BOGOTA11084	DIALOGUE ON A FRAMEWORK FOR A STRATEGIC DEFENSE [...] (S) Per reftel, Polcouns and DATT initiated dialogue on a framework for a strategic defense relationship with VMOD Andres Penate and COLMIL's General Padilla on November 22, and with MFA Vice Minister Reyes on November 23. The three officials constitute the internal GOC working group on the m [...]	2005-11-30 15:56:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET	MARR MCAP PARM PREL CO US PGOV
05BOGOTA11290	MILITARY JUSTICE REFORM BUDGET TO INCREASE [...] (C) During a meeting with Vice Minister of Defense Jorge Eastman on December 1, DCM raised the need for an adequate budget for military justice reform. Eastman said he had been speaking with Military Penal Justice director Puentes on the matter. The GOC believed this was a high priority and t [...]	2005-12-05 22:19:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PGOV PHUM SNAR CO
05BOGOTA12022	FARC ATTACK KILLS 29; MILITARY CONCEDES ERRORS [...] (C) The FARC killed 29 Colombian soldiers from the counter-guerrilla 12th Mobile Brigade in a December 27 attack about 105 miles south of Bogota, one of the highest casualty figures in a single attack during President Uribe's term. Colombian intelligence officials suggest the 12th Mobile Brig [...]	2005-12-30 16:07:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER MARR CO
05BOGOTA3636	APIAY DRUG SMUGGLING INCIDENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: On March 28 cocaine was discovered on a military aircraft arriving at Fort Bliss, Texas from Colombia. After initial investigation three soldiers were detained and returned to the US. Investigation is ongoing. End Summary. 2. (C) On March 28, 2005 law enforcement authoriti [...]	2005-04-18 14:28:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL SNAR CO
05BOGOTA3863	COLOMBIA COPES WITH CHAVEZ [...] (S) This cable responds to Ref A taskings regarding Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's activities and Colombian responses. 2. (S) Summary: Border incidents, Venezuela's harboring of the FARC and ELN FTOs, and a potential arms race have done much to mobilize opinion leaders against Chavez. [...]	2005-04-22 15:47:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET	PREL PTER MARR MASS VE CO PGOV
05BOGOTA3925	MILITARY JUSTICE EXONERATES SOLDIERS INVOLVED IN [...] (U) On April 16, the Supreme Military Tribunal, an appellate court for all service-related crimes, exonerated members of the Army involved in an operation the night of March 19, 2004, near the village of Guaitarilla, Narino Department. The operation resulted in a friendly-fire incident that l [...]	2005-04-25 21:12:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM MARR CO
05BOGOTA4931	MILITARY GRANT ASSISTANCE: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS [...] (U) Post delivered reftel amendment request to the Colombian government last year proposing to amend bilateral military grant assistance agreements. On April 20, the Colombian Foreign Ministry responded, accepting U.S. terms outlined in reftel. Acceptance brings US-Colombian grant assistance [...]	2005-05-24 14:59:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS MARR PGOV KTIA CO
05BOGOTA5802	CLIPPED WINGS: COLOMBIA'S AIR ASSET LIMITS [...] (S) Colombia's size and terrain make military air operations vital to the nation's security. However, the Colombian Air Force (COLAF) accounts for less than 8 percent of the 2005 defense budget. The COLAF's primary offensive aircraft are based in Cundinamarca and Atlantico Departments, which [...]	2005-06-17 18:02:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET//NOFORN	MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO ETRD
05BOGOTA6508	NEW MOD CAMILO OSPINA DISCUSSES BILATERAL [...] (C) On July 9, the newly-appointed Minister of Defense Camilo Ospina visited the Ambassador to discuss bilateral military cooperation. They discussed a range of issues including human rights, high value targets, funding for military assistance, and the Justice and Peace Law. Ospina stated th [...]	2005-07-12 11:22:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV MARR MOPS PHUM PINR CO
05BOGOTA7312	NEWEST PUTUMAYO ATTACKS TARGET GOC AND CIVILIANS [...] (C) On July 20, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrillas began the second offensive in under a month against Putumayo Department. The five-day mission targeted nine municipalities, including Mocoa, the department's capital. As with attacks against military bases last month [...]	2005-08-02 22:47:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO FARC
05BOGOTA7332	INDUMIL'S SAFEGUARDS SUFFICIENT FOR ARMS AND [...] (U) Several U.S. companies have attempted to seek licenses from PM to sell defense articles to the Colombian Military (COLMIL) and Police this year and have been denied, possibly due to concerns about Colombia's end user controls. Military Industries (INDUMIL) is the Colombian government's onl [...]	2005-08-03 15:44:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV MARR MOPS CO
05BOGOTA7359	U/S BURNS MEETING WITH COLOMBIAN MOD OSPINA [...] (U) July 27, 2005, 10:00-11:00 am, Ministry of Defense, Bogota 2. (U) Participants: U.S. ---- Nicholas Burns, U/S for Political Affairs Ambassador William B. Wood Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Political Counselor Cynthia Echeverria, P Special Assistant Peter Husta, Acting MilGroup Commander [...]	2005-08-04 16:18:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET	PGOV MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO
05BOGOTA7402	U/S BURNS MEETS WITH PRESIDENT URIBE [...] (U) July 26, 2005, 4:00-5:30 pm, Casa de Narino, Bogota 2. (U) Participants: U.S. --- R. Nicholas Burns, U/S for Political Affairs Ambassador William B. Wood Cynthia Echeverria, P Special Assistant Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Polcouns (notetaker) Luis Guio, Interpreter Colombia -------- [...]	2005-08-04 22:44:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET	PREL PGOV MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO
05BOGOTA8334	TSUF01: GOC AND PRIVATE OFFERS OF HURRICANE [...] (U) As requested in Ref A, the Embassy has accepted in principle the 20 bilingual members of the Colombian disaster assistance force to help with recovery efforts offered by the GOC in Ref B. The GOC has made additional, but non-specific, offers of assistance as noted in Ref C. 2. (U) The [...]	2005-09-02 21:03:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON ASEC CASC MARR AMGT AMER
05BOGOTA8516	SCENESETTER FOR PRESIDENT URIBE'S VISIT TO [...] (C) President Uribe arrives in Washington September 14-15 for a visit with the legislative branch on the eve of a Constitutional Court decision on his right to seek immediate reelection. The military situation is at a strategic standoff and both the GOC and illegal armed groups appear to be [...]	2005-09-09 22:52:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SNAR PHUM MARR ETRD CO
05BOGOTA8816	IRISH THREE EXTRADITION REQUEST SUBMITTED [...] (U) North Irish Democratic Unionist Party Member of Parliament Jeffery Donaldson visited Colombia the week of September 5 to investigate allegations against the "Irish Three" (Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley, and James Monaghan) and speak with Colombian officials. Three members of "FAIR" (Fam [...]	2005-09-19 17:08:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO
05BOGOTA9095	COLOMBIANS PROTEST FRENCH REGARDING FARC [...] (U) The Colombian Foreign Ministry sent the French Ambassador to Colombia a diplomatic note on September 23 protesting France's latest contact with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in early September, without GOC authorization. The French reportedly sent the envoy to negotiat [...]	2005-09-24 16:44:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR CO FARC
05BOGOTA9294	COLOMBIA COMPLIES WITH 2005 IACHR RECOMMENDATION; [...] The Colombian Government formally accepted responsibility September 29 for the 1989 murder of 12 members of a GOC judicial commission at La Rochela by paramilitary forces, working in collaboration with elements of the GOC military. The Colombian Government's acceptance of responsibility on be [...]	2005-09-30 15:05:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV MARR CO
05BOGOTA9566	GOC SEEKS ASSISTANCE TO REINFORCE SECURITY AFTER [...] (C) The GOC is seeking USG assistance to strengthen security in areas formerly occupied by demobilized paramilitaries. Thus far, there have only been isolated incidents of FARC incursions into former paramilitary territory, but the FARC could become emboldened as the demobilization process ad [...]	2005-10-07 15:36:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR EAID ASEC SNAR CO OAS AUC FARC
05BOGOTA9715	DEFENSE ARTICLE REGULATONS FOR COLOMBIA [...] (U) Presidential Decree 2535 of 1993 governs Colombia's weapons imports and manufacturing processes. Per the regulations, Industrias Militares (Indumil) is the only entity in Colombia with the ability to import or manufacture weapons. Once the production or import is complete, weapons become [...]	2005-10-13 18:54:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD MARR PGOV CO
05BRASILIA1471	BRAZIL REFUSES TERMS OF PROPOSED NOTE ON MILITARY [...] (C) Summary. The GOB has rejected our proposal to grant A and T status to U.S. servicemembers coming to Brazil for the PKO South and Patriot Angel exercises. GOB officials have indicated that a diplomatic note with language similar to that used in the past would be acceptable. End summary. [...]	2005-05-31 19:55:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS MASS PREL BR POL MIL
05BRASILIA1479	ENGAGING GOB ON SITUATION IN HAITI [...] (C) We read with deep concern ref a and b assessments of the deteriorating security situation and endangered political process in Haiti. In light of these trends, we believe it is urgent that we engage directly at senior levels with the GOB, to gather information regarding their current assess [...]	2005-06-01 19:17:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS BR UNSC

05BRASILIA2231	BRAZIL: AMBASSADOR AND FOREIGN MINISTER AMORIM [...] (C) Introduction: Ambassador, accompanied by PolCouns, met on 19 August 2005 with Foreign Minister Celso Amorim and his chief of staff, to review a range of issues (with focus on reftel Haiti demarche) and discuss the Ambassador's departure from Brazil later in the year to assume the Chief Exe [...]	2005-08-19 17:55:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR BR UNSC US
05BRASILIA2317	BRAZIL: CHINESE ACTIVITIES IN LATIN AMERICA AND [...] (C) In response to reftel request, post provides the following information regarding Chinese activities in Brazil. Economic, trade, investment, and science and technology information will be provided septel. Ref B outlines recent developments on environmental cooperation between China and Br [...]	2005-08-29 19:00:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM EAIR MARR CH BR
05BRASILIA2683	BRAZIL: CONSULTATION ON AIR BRIDGE DENIAL PROGRAM, [...] (C) Introduction. On 10 October Embassy PolCouns, Air Attache and DEA Attache met with senior Ministry of Defense (MOD),Federal Police (DPF) and Foreign Ministry (MRE) representatives to review Brazil's Air Bridge Denial ("shootdown") program. The purpose of the consultation was to gather in [...]	2005-10-07 16:36:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR MOPS MASS MARR KTIA BR POL MIL
05BRASILIA311	U.S.-BRAZIL DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT (DCA), [...] (SBU) On January 31, Ministry of Defense (MOD) provided Mission with a draft of a proposed bilateral defense cooperation accord. According to MOD contacts, Defense Minister/Vice President Jose Alencar supports the draft document. Within MOD, enthusiasm for upcoming SecDef visit is reportedl [...]	2005-02-03 14:56:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PREL BR ASPA POL MIL
05BRASILIA3116	BRAZILIAN RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON VENEZUELAN ARMS [...] (S) Foreign Ministry Undersecretary-General for Cooperation and Brazilian Communities Abroad Ruy Nunes Pinto Nogueira called the Charge to the Foreign Ministry November 28 to respond to the demarche delivered by then Charge Chicola on November 22 concerning the new U.S. policy concerning arms [...]	2005-11-28 20:18:00	Embassy Brasilia	SECRET	PREL MARR MASS PARM BR VE
05BRASILIA318	BRAZIL: REGIONAL INFORMATION SHARING FOR AIR [...] (C) Summary: Ref query requested Embassy views on the potential for sharing U.S. information (particularly ROTHR data) with the GOB as part of cooperative regional effort at air bridge denial (ABD) that may also include Colombia. In summary form below are our observations, based on the history [...]	2005-02-03 19:03:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR MARR MOPS PINR BR POL MIL
05BRASILIA325	MISSION COMMENTS: MINISTRY OF DEFENSE DRAFT [...] (C) After initial review of the Ministry of Defense (MOD) draft accord (reftel),Mission believes the Brazilian document is an excellent launching point for negotiation of a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA). While the MOD version is bare-bones, it also provides a strong negotiating found [...]	2005-02-04 13:09:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	MARR MASS PREL BR ASPA
05BRASILIA388	BRAZIL: GOB REQUESTS USG "BEST EFFORTS" TO [...] (C) Ambassador, accompanied by PolCouns, Consul General and Special Assistant, met on 15 February with Ambassador Ruy Nogueira, Foreign Ministry (MRE) Under Secretary for Cooperation and Brazilian Overseas Communities, at Nogueira's request. Nogueira, whose regular portfolio focuses on consul [...]	2005-02-16 09:07:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS BR
05BRASILIA415	LULA IN CARACAS -- PARSING A "STRATEGIC ALLIANCE" [...] (C) Summary: President Lula da Silva's state visit to Venezuela this week saw declarations and a formal statement by Lula and President Chavez announcing formation of a "strategic alliance." In practice, this seems to translate to enhanced cooperation in integration and development aimed at i [...]	2005-02-16 19:31:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR BR
05BRASILIA715	BRAZIL: AMBASSADOR'S 14 MARCH MEETING WITH FM [...] (C) Introduction. Ambassador was called for a one-on-one meeting with Foreign Minister Amorim on the afternoon of 14 March. Amorim focused initially on reiterating his strong interest in meeting soon with Secretary Rice, in spite of unsuccessful efforts to schedule a Washington meeting in lat [...]	2005-03-15 18:24:00	Embassy Brasilia	SECRET	PREL BR ETRD MARR FTAA US
05BRASILIA815	BRAZIL MILITARY EXERCISES, DIPLOMATIC NOTES [...] This message was coordinated with DAO, MLO, and POL. 2. (C) Over the next few months, Brazil will host a number of military exercises, including PKO South and Patriot Angel SAR. While the GOB has provided its usual written assurances concerning protections for US personnel participating i [...]	2005-03-24 20:40:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS MASS BR
05BRATISLAVA1000	IRAQI MILITARY POLICE OFFICERS GRADUATE FROM [...] Charge and DAO attended the December 19 graduation ceremony of 14 Iraqi military police officers from the Slovak Military Medical Training Center at Lest. In his remarks to the group, Slovak MinDef Liska praised and congratulated the Iraqi soldiers, stressing the need for the international c [...]	2005-12-20 16:19:00	Embassy Bratislava	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL MARR IZ LO
05BRATISLAVA1005	(S) INFORMING COALITION PARTNERS: SLOVAKIA [...] (S) CDA and Poloff delivered reftel points at 16h30 local time December 22 to Ambassador Milan Tancar, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and advisors from the Iraq and security assistance departments. Tancar expressed appreciation for the advance notice, reiterated that [...]	2005-12-23 07:13:00	Embassy Bratislava	SECRET	PGOV MARR MASS PREL IZ LO
05BRATISLAVA356	SLOVAK DEFENSE REFORM UPDATE [...] (U) The draft law on the state service of professional soldiers requires Slovak soldiers to deploy where they are ordered. Currently, conscripts cannot be sent abroad and only professional soldiers who volunteer may be sent out of country. Financial, career, and personal incentives continue [...]	2005-05-06 16:14:00	Embassy Bratislava	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL LO NATO
05BRATISLAVA357	SLOVAKIA FIRM ON IRAQ MANDATE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Prominent Slovak defense policy players have recently raised publicly whether the GOS should reopen the parliamentary debate on the Slovak troops in Iraq. State Secretary at the MOD Martin Fedor stressed publicly the SIPDIS importance of a renewed UN Security Council mandate, w [...]	2005-05-09 07:54:00	Embassy Bratislava	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR LO IZ
05BRATISLAVA49	SLOVAKS UNOPPOSED TO OEF-ISAF MERGER [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-28 09:37:00	Embassy Bratislava	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL LO NATO
05BRATISLAVA511	SLOVAKIA TO STAY THE COURSE IN IRAQ [...] (C) Summary: Slovak government interlocutors welcomed beginning dialogue on future planning for Iraq deployments, particularly in civlian channels. The GOS is firmly committed to staying the course as long as the Iraqi government requests help, there is an international mandate, and the manda [...]	2005-07-01 09:00:00	Embassy Bratislava	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PREL IZ LO
05BRATISLAVA538	MOD PROPOSES ADDING AFGHANISTAN TO JULY 22 AGENDA [...] (SBU) Action request: The Slovak Ministry of Defense would like to add to the agenda of Ambassador Jones' July 22 pol-mil talks on Iraq discussion on Slovak intentions to end participation in OEF and join ISAF in Afghanistan. Please advise if the team from Washington will be prepared to discu [...]	2005-07-11 13:50:00	Embassy Bratislava	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MOPS PREL AF LO
05BRATISLAVA539	MOD PROPOSES ADDING AFGHANISTAN TO JULY 22 AGENDA [...] (SBU) Action request: The Slovak Ministry of Defense would like to add to the agenda of Ambassador Jones' July 22 pol-mil talks on Iraq discussion on Slovak intentions to end participation in OEF and join ISAF in Afghanistan. Please advise if the team from Washington will be prepared to discu [...]	2005-07-11 13:50:00	Embassy Bratislava	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MOPS PREL AF LO
05BRATISLAVA693	SLOVAKIA AGREES WITH ISAF'S U.N. MANDATE [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-26 11:58:00	Embassy Bratislava	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL LO NATO UNSC
05BRATISLAVA721	GUIDANCE REQUESTED ON POSSIBLE SLOVAK ARMS SALES [...] (U) This is a guidance request, please see para 2. 2. (S) Peter Peniaska, head of the Slovak arms firm Petina International, is seeking the USG position on potential sales of Slovak military equipment to Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company has applied for a license w [...]	2005-09-10 07:20:00	Embassy Bratislava	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS ECON PGOV PINR PREL LO
05BRUSSELS1466	DISCUSSIONS WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE EU'S [...] (SBU) Summary: The EU Integrated Rule of Law Mission for the Iraqi criminal justice system plans to train 770 individuals from the senior management ranks of the police, the judiciary, and the penal system. The Director of the mission believes that police and military roles and tasks must be [...]	2005-04-13 12:13:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PINS PTER MARR IZ EAID EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1583	THE PROPOSED EU CONSTITUTION: WHAT IT COULD MEAN [...] (SBU) The Constitutional Treaty signed last October requires ratification by all 25 Member States. It faces its first serious test in the May 29 French referendum, and a second critical vote in the Netherlands on June 1. Under those circumstances, entry into force is a distant and uncertain [...]	2005-04-22 08:22:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ETRD EFIN EAID ECIN MARR SMIG EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1727	NATO AND EU MEET TO DISCUSS SUPPORT TO DARFUR [...] (SBU) Summary. On 29 April 2005, NATO International Staff (IS) and International Military Staff (IMS) led by Assistant Secretary General Kobieracki, met with EU General Secretariat SIPDIS and EU Military Staff (EUMS) members led by Director General for ESDP, Pieter Feith in the EU's Kortenb [...]	2005-05-03 14:41:00	Embassy Brussels	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR MOPS EAID SU ET NATO USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS3491	EU WILL ATTEND ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM ISG IN [...] EU Council official Ana Ramirez confirmed to us that she will attend the ASEAN Regional Forum Inter-sessional Support Group on Confidence Building Measures and Preventive Diplomacy in Honolulu October 17-19. Ramirez noted that one or two EU colleagues likely will accompany her. She will pro [...]	2005-09-23 15:28:00	Embassy Brussels	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR XB EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS4202	AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE EUROPEAN DEFENSE AGENCY AND [...] (C) European Defense Agency (EDA) CEO Nick Witney argues the prescription for European defense capability shortfalls is to "spend money on the right stuff, spend more money together and pool efforts and resources." Europe has 10,000 main battle tanks, 23 separate shipyards (to the US's 6) and [...]	2005-11-29 13:10:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS4203	ESDP: THE EUROPEAN UNION'S FORCE REQUIREMENT [...] (C) A major European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) deliverable for the current UK Presidency was the Requirements Catalogue 2005 that was approved by the European Council on November 21. The catalogue lists military capabilities needed to execute the European Security Strategy and the He [...]	2005-11-29 13:15:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS4342	BUILDING THE INTERNAL EUROPEAN DEFENSE MARKET: EU [...] (U) Summary. The European Union is taking steps to consolidate the European defense equipment market. The European Defense Agency has established a code of conduct for defense procurement, and the EU is developing plans to match US levels of investment in defense research and development. A nu [...]	2005-12-09 08:04:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BUCHAREST1063	BLACK SEA CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS ROMANIAN EFFORTS [...] (C) Summary. An April 20 conference on strategic opportunities in the Black Sea region permitted Romanian President Basescu to highlight his view that democratic stability, security, and prosperity in the region depended on Euro-Atlantic cooperation. He also emphasized that Romanian strategi [...]	2005-04-29 13:36:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV PREL PINR PINS ENRG SENV ECON TU GG RS UP UK RO NATO
05BUCHAREST1130	INTERNAL TRANSPORTATION COSTS AND END USER [...] The Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) received a letter dated May 4 from the Romanian Ministry of National Defense addressed to ODC regarding Romania's offer to donate armaments to the Afghan National Army. Post notes that the MOD letter states that the GOR cannot pay for the "inter [...]	2005-05-13 14:18:00	Embassy Bucharest	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PARM AF RO
05BUCHAREST132	ROMANIAN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR [...] (C) This is an Action Request for State Department. See Paragraph 3. 2. (C) PolMilOff discussed possible Romanian contributions of weapons to the Afghan National Army (ANA) with Andreea Pastarnac, Director of the MFA's Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific Department, on January 12 (REFTEL [...]	2005-01-18 12:41:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL MASS MARR PGOV AF RO
05BUCHAREST1402	ROMANIA'S CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR SEEBRIG DEPLOYMENT [...] (C) MFA NATO Division Director Mirela Maghiar told PolOff in a June 16 discussion regarding Romanian support for the South East Europe Brigade (SEEBRIG) that a U.S. contribution to SEEBRIG of USD 1 million this year as part of the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI),would constitute "us [...]	2005-06-21 07:48:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PGOV PREL AF RO NATO
05BUCHAREST1405	IRAQ: ROMANIA OPEN TO CHANGES IN ITS MISSION [...] (S) On June 15, PolChief and DATT, along with British DCM delivered talking points on the U.S. Iraq strategy after Iraq elections to Stelian Stoian, MFA Director General for the Middle East and Global Affairs; Mihaela Matei, MOD Strategic Affairs Directorate Head; and Andreea Pastarnac, Direct [...]	2005-06-21 13:12:00	Embassy Bucharest	SECRET	MARR MOPS PREL IZ UK RO
05BUCHAREST1427	ROMANIA RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT CFE TREATY ISSUES [...] (SBU) MFA Strategic Policy Director General Cristian Istrate and NATO Division Director Mirela Maghiar discussed with PolChief and PolOff June 9 Romanian concerns regarding the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty. Subsequent to the June 9 meeting, Maghiar provided a nonpaper (set [...]	2005-06-23 13:04:00	Embassy Bucharest	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM MARR MOPS PGOV PREL MD GG RO NATO CFE
05BUCHAREST1530	ROMANIA: PROPOSED FY2005 SOLIDARITY FUND [...] PolChief discussed Coalition Solidarity Fund (CSF) allocation of $17,000,000 to Romania with MFA NATO Division Director Mirela Maghiar and other MFA interlocutors on June 30. Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) also discussed the allocation July 1 with Ion-Mircea Plangu, MOD State S [...]	2005-07-11 14:20:00	Embassy Bucharest	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS PARM PREL MOPS MARR RO
05BUCHAREST1580	ROMANIA MOVES AHEAD WITH PLANS TO ABOLISH DRAFT [...] (U) The GOR decided July 11 to abolish the draft for the Romanian Armed Forces effective January 1, 2007. The decision reflects Romania's ongoing defense modernization program, which includes the goal of an all-professional MOD, consisting of 75,000 soldiers and 15,000 civilians, by 2007. ( [...]	2005-07-15 11:07:00	Embassy Bucharest	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL MOPS MARR SOCI RO
05BUCHAREST1644	ROMANIA REAFFIRMS STRONG CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED TROOP PRESENCE IN IRAQ DESPITE FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-26 07:00:00	Embassy Bucharest	SECRET	PGOV PREL MOPS MARR EFIN OVIP RO IZ
05BUCHAREST212	ROMANIA PROPOSES "INTEGRATED APPROACH" FOR BLACK [...] (C) Summary. Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry officials met with Embassy officers January 19 to discuss the GOR's proposals for an "integrated approach for security cooperation in the Black Sea region." Romania envisages an expanded NATO role in the region and mirrors its proposed stra [...]	2005-01-24 14:34:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV PREL RS RO NATO
05BUCHAREST229	TEXT OF ROMANIA'S "INTEGRATED APPROACH" PROPOSAL [...] (C) The Foreign Ministry delivered to Embassy officers January 19 an outline classified by the Romanians as "confidential" and titled "A Basis for an Integrated Approach for Security Cooperation in the Black Sea Region. Building Synergy Among Various Initiatives." Post reproduces below the t [...]	2005-01-25 15:26:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV PREL RS RO NATO
05BUCHAREST258	ROMANIAN SUPPORT FOR LIBERIAN MILITARY REFORM [...] (U) This cable contains an action request for State Department. See paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) Major General Alexandru Grecu delivered January 26 to DAO a letter expressing GOR willingness to provide material assistance to the Liberian armed forces (Reftel). Grecu also provided a detailed list [...]	2005-01-27 15:23:00	Embassy Bucharest	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID MARR MASS PREL LI RO
05BUCHAREST31	AMBASSADOR'S MEETINGS WITH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador January 3-4 made introductory calls on new Foreign Minister Razvan Ungureanu and new Defense Minister Teodor Atanasiu. Echoing a prominent theme in President Traian Basescu's electoral campaign, both incoming ministers expressed a firm commitment to a strong relati [...]	2005-01-06 16:08:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MOPS MARR MASS ECON PINR MD UP IZ RO UNSC
05BUCHAREST477	ROMANIAN ENTHUSIASM FOR PSI OPERATIONAL SUPPORT - AND CONTINUED CONCERNS ABOUT BLACKSEAFOR EXPANSION [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-25 15:30:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	BU GG MARR MASS MNUC NATO PARM PGOV PINS PREL RO RS TU UP
05BUCHAREST566	ROMANIAN REACTION TO NATO TRUST FUND TO DESTROY [...] (C) PolMilOff discussed possible Romanian support for a U.S.-led NATO/Partnership for Peace (PfP) Trust Fund to destroy Ukrainian munitions, SA/LW and MANPADS with MFA NATO Division Director Mirela Maghiar March 2. (Reftel) Maghiar stated that the GOR would "seriously consider" supporting the [...]	2005-03-07 15:52:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	ETTC MARR MOPS PREL UP MD RO NATO
05BUCHAREST658	ROMANIAN PRESIDENT PROPOSES NEW NATIONAL SECURITY [...] (C) Summary. President Traian Basescu is scheduled to propose within the next month a national security strategy for Parliamentary approval reflecting the findings of the February 28 meeting of the inter-ministerial Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT). Responding to five principal thr [...]	2005-03-16 15:26:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MOPS PINS PINR RO NATO
05BUCHAREST852	ROMANIAN ARMAMENT DONATION TO THE AFGHAN NATIONAL [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-06 09:58:00	Embassy Bucharest	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PARM PGOV PREL AF RO
05BUCHAREST913	INITIAL ROMANIAN RESPONSE TO ISAF CAVEATS DEMARCHE [...] (C) PolMilOff discussed Romanian "national caveats" on Romanian forces participating in NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan April 11 with Mihaela Matei, Director of the MOD's Strategic Affairs Directorate (Ref). Pursuant to Reftel instructions, PolMilOff addr [...]	2005-04-13 06:46:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF RO NATO
05BUCHAREST938	ROMANIA SATISFIED WITH BLACKSEAFOR OUTCOME [...] (C) Summary. Romania is satisfied with the results of the recent BLACKSEAFOR meeting, which includes an agreement allowing Black Sea states to work with non-BLACKSEAFOR states and organizations in the region, and activates the BLACKSEAFOR mission control structure for a period of one year, al [...]	2005-04-15 11:32:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PARM TU RS GG IP RO NATO RU
05BUENOSAIRES3164	ARGENTINA AND CHILE SIGN ACCORD FOR A NEW COMBINED [...] (U) New Argentine Defense Minister Nilda Garre and her Chilean counterpart Jaime Ravinet signed an agreement December 27 in Buenos Aires to create a combined peacekeeping force to participate in United Nations missions, which is planned to debut in Haiti as early as August 2006. 2. (U) The [...]	2005-12-28 19:26:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PGOV PREL AR
05CAIRO6945	HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING EGYPTIAN [...] Summary: The GOE has sent two C-130 aircraft with relief supplies for Katrina victims. Senior Embassy officials have made televised statements and issued a press release to express U.S. gratitude. End summary. 2. The Government of Egypt has agreed to donate the following items to American [...]	2005-09-08 07:20:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC
05CAIRO7877	COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT ON THE POLITICAL RELEASE [...] (SBU) Reason and justification for Egypt's request for political release of MK48 MOD 4M and 6AT Torpedoes: a. As part of its ongoing effort to prioritize future military modernization programs, the Government of Egypt (GOE) has requested Pricing and Availability (P&A) for future purchases of [...]	2005-10-13 11:58:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR MASS MCAP EG
05CAIRO8036	CARGO SHIP COLLIDES WITH FERRY NEAR SUEZ; 2 [...] (U) Two passengers were killed and another 40 injured when a Cypriot cargo vessel struck an Egyptian passenger ship, the Pride of Al Salam 95, near Port Tawfik at the southern entrance of the Suez Canal. The Pride of Al Salam 95 was carrying over 1,300 Egyptian Muslim pilgrims returning from [...]	2005-10-18 14:36:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED	EWWT MARR EG
05CANBERRA1453	AFGHAN FM VISITS AUSTRALIA: GOA MOVING TOWARD [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 8. 2. (C) Summary: Australia strongly supports the process of bringing stability and democracy to Afghanistan. During his August 17-20 visit to open the new Afghan embassy in Canberra, Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah lobbied GOA offic [...]	2005-08-29 06:51:00	Embassy Canberra	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR ASEC EAID XD AF NL AS
05CANBERRA1460	AUSTRALIAN DOD READOUT ON FIJI GUARD UNIT [...] (C) Summary: Australian Department of Defense (ADOD) officials told us on August 29 that they were exasperated by Fiji,s threat to renege on its commitment to provide guard units to the UN in Basra and Erbil, and they planned to advise Defense Minister Hill and the Department of Prime Ministe [...]	2005-08-30 02:56:00	Embassy Canberra	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV PINR IZ FJ AS UNSC
05CANBERRA1471	SINGAPORE-AUSTRALIA MINISTERIAL HIGHLIGHTS DEPTH [...] (C) Summary: Australian and Singaporean foreign, defense, and trade ministers exchanged views on security issues, counterterrorism, East Asian regional architecture, defense cooperation, and economic integration during the fifth biennial Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee (SAJMC [...]	2005-08-31 08:25:00	Embassy Canberra	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER ETRD EINV EAIR MARR MOPS ECPS AS SN
05CANBERRA284	BALANCED AUSTRALIAN REACTION TO MAMDOUH HABIB MEDIA [...] (SBU) Summary: Australian former detainee Mamdouh Habib's first media appearance since his release from Guantanamo received predictably wide coverage here, but overall the reporting has balanced his accusations of torture with questions about why he refuses to account for his pre-9/11 activiti [...]	2005-02-14 05:29:00	Embassy Canberra	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PTER MARR PHUM OPRC AS
05CANBERRA287	AMBASSADOR RAISES EUROCOPTER ENGINES WITH DEFMIN [...] (C) During his February 14 farewell call on Australian Minister for Defence Robert Hill, Ambassador raised the issue of the Australian Government's purchase of engines for the MRH-90 from Eurocopter. The Ambassador told DefMin Hill that the U.S. would appreciate it if the GOA requested General [...]	2005-02-14 06:31:00	Embassy Canberra	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR PREL PGOV AS
05CANBERRA342	AUSTRALIA TO SEND ADDITIONAL 450 TROOPS TO IRAQ [...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister John Howard announced February 22 that Australia would increase its troop contribution to Iraq by 50 percent by sending 450 additional ground forces to protect Japanese military engineers engaged in reconstruction efforts in Al Muthanna province. Some of the new [...]	2005-02-22 08:06:00	Embassy Canberra	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PTER PGOV IZ AS
05CANBERRA354	COMMANDER OF UN FORCES IN KOREA GENERAL LAPORTE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer on February 16, U.S. General Leon LaPorte, Commander of the UN Command in Korea, described the dramatic changes taking place in the ROK, in particular at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ),where the UN Command's role is a [...]	2005-02-24 06:39:00	Embassy Canberra	SECRET//NOFORN	MARR PARM PREL KNNP AS KS KN IAEA
05CANBERRA725	GOA CONSIDERING EXTENSION OF INTERNATIONAL POLICE [...] (U) In an April 22 meeting, Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Iraq Task Force Director Jeremy Bruer and Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) Iraq Program Manager Katherine Krilov. Krilov indicated that Australia [...]	2005-04-22 05:39:00	Embassy Canberra	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM KJUS MARR MCAP MOPS PGOV PINR PINS PREL PTER SNAR SOCI AU AS HU IZ
05CANBERRA837	GOA ARF SOM DELEGATION [...] (U) On May 12, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) officials told poloff that First Assistant Secretary for International Security David Stuart and SIPDIS Assistant Secretary for Strategic Affairs Susan Dietz-Henderson would head the GOA delegation to the May 18-20 AS [...]	2005-05-12 07:14:00	Embassy Canberra	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM MARR PREL AORC AS
05CANBERRA879	AUSTRALIA: EAP A/S HILL'S DFAT ROUNDTABLE, SESSION [...] (C) In a May 17 roundtable attended by senior Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) officials, DFAT Deputy Secretary Geoff Raby told EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill that Australia supports the U.S. approach to the DPRK nuclear problem and would continue to conv [...]	2005-05-23 23:27:00	Embassy Canberra	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PTER MARR AS CH TW ID TT ARF APEC NK SK
05CARACAS1038	CHAVEZ DECREES FORMATION OF MILITARY RESERVES [...] (C) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made official his plans to increase military reserves and call up a civilian militia with two decrees published April 4. On his "Alo Presidente" program April 3, Chavez said the new military reserves will number more than 1.5 million and the rest of the [...]	2005-04-11 18:52:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR VE
05CARACAS1283	VENEZUELA: THE MILITARY IN GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) At least 180 military officers, both active and retired, currently occupy positions in the Venezuelan government. Some estimates range higher, but this figure reflects Embassy's specific information at this time. Seventy-nine of the 179 are/were in the Army (44%),25 the Navy (14%),25 [...]	2005-04-28 11:48:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR KDEM VE
05CARACAS1498	KELLER POLL: VENEZUELANS SUPPORT CHAVEZ AND THE [...] (C) Respected political analyst and pollster Alfredo Keller met with poloff May 10 to discuss his and the public's views on the GOV and the Venezuelan military. According to Keller's most recent (February 2005) survey, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the GOV, and the armed forces all rece [...]	2005-05-13 19:09:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR VE
05CARACAS1657	GOV POSTURES AGAINST GUERRILLAS AND ALLEGED [...] (C) The Venezuelan Government and Armed Forces are scrambling to assert their authority after a Venezuelan soldier died in a shoot-out with Colombian guerrillas May 17. The military has sent more troops to the border with Colombia, and the GOV has adopted a slightly firmer rhetorical positi [...]	2005-06-02 17:46:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR VE
05CARACAS1866	MORE ALLEGED INFIGHTING IN THE VENEZUELAN MILITARY [...] (C) Summary: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez fired the National Guard General in Bolivar State for corruption June 3 and replaced the National Guard Regional Command June 7 with Army personnel from the Fifth Infantry Division. Opposition media sources have alleged other National Guard unit [...]	2005-06-21 15:01:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR VE
05CARACAS2088	VENEZUELAN MILITARY DOCTRINE STILL EVOLVING [...] (C) Summary. The July 5 deadline President Hugo Chavez gave the Venezuelan Armed Forces to present its new doctrine has passed unfulfilled. Notwithstanding, the GOV has begun trying to prepare for "asymmetrical warfare"--and the strategy's chief corollary, the establishment of a civilian r [...]	2005-07-08 20:55:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR VE
05CARACAS872	CIVILIAN RESERVES: DEFENDING THE REVOLUTION [...] (C) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has begun organizing civilian units to defend the country from potential invasions. The GOV has not made clear the relationship between military reserves and civilian militias, but Chavez announced that Maj. Gen. Julio Quintero Viloria would emerge from [...]	2005-03-23 17:24:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR VE
05COLOMBO1284	HUMANITARIAN MINE ACTION (HMA) FY06 COUNTRY [...] U.S. Funds Expended : $11,937,000 (through FY2005) 2. A total of 503 officer and enlisted ranks have completed the basic demining course. Also 202 officers and enlisted ranks have completed additional demining instruction and management courses, basic and advance trauma courses as well a [...]	2005-07-22 06:41:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT EAID MARR MOPS PREF PREL CE MAS LTTE
05COLOMBO35	MILITARY COOPERATION IN THE RELIEF EFFORT IN SRI [...] (C) There has been much discussion about how to ensure that we use our military participation in relief efforts to strengthen our mil-to-mil relationships with other participants, and in particular with India. We offer here a perspective on what is happening on the ground in Sri Lanka. A coordin [...]	2005-01-05 12:03:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL CE IN
05COLOMBO679	GWOT ASSESSMENT: SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES [...] (S) We appreciate the opportunity to review the status of the Global War on Terror (GWOT) in our two countries. In both countries we experience good counter-terrorism cooperation but could accomplish a great deal more with a relatively modest increase in resources. Sri Lanka --------- [...]	2005-04-07 04:43:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PGOV KJUS KISL MARR ASEC CE MV LTTE
05DARESSALAAM687	CODEL INHOFE DISCUSSES BURUNDI, ARTICLE 98, AU [...] (U) Senator James Inhofe (OK),Senator Mike Enzi (WY),and Congressman John Boozman (AR) met with Foreign Minister Jakaya Kikwete during a brief stop-over in Dar es Salaam on April 1. Kikwete had just returned from parliamentary capital Dodoma, where he had deposited his nomination papers t [...]	2005-04-06 13:24:00	Embassy Dar Es Salaam	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR OREP TZ BY
05DHAKA1118	BANGLADESH: EXCHANGE OF NOTES WITH BANGLADESH FOR [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-14 09:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MOPS PREL BG
05DHAKA165	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BALANCE BUFFALO 05-1 [...] Embassy verifies that as of this date the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by any of the Bangladesh armed forces units identified to participate in Balance Buffalo 05-1, 7 February - 11 March 2005. The units are: Bangladesh Army - 1st [...]	2005-01-12 06:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PHUM PREL BG
05DHAKA1828	PACOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL FALLON'S VISIT TO [...] (U) Admiral William J. Fallon, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, visited Bangladesh 16-17 April 2005. During the visit he had the opportunity to meet with Foreign Minister Morshed Khan; Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. Kamal Uddin Siddique; Chief of Army Staff, LTG Hasan Mashhud C [...]	2005-04-20 09:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR OVIP PGOV BG
05DHAKA1975	ADMIRAL FALLON'S VISIT TO BANGLADESH [...] (U) Admiral William J. Fallon, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, visited Bangladesh 16-17 April 2005. During the visit he had the opportunity to meet with Foreign Minister Morshed Khan; Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. Kamal Uddin Siddique; Chief of Army Staff, LTG Hasan Mashhud [...]	2005-04-27 09:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PREL PTER PGOV BG
05DHAKA6144	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BALANCE BUFFALO 06-1 2ND [...] This is an action request. See Paragraph 4. 2. The following units are scheduled to take part in Exercise Balance Buffalo 06-1 initiating deployment in January 2006: Bangladesh Army: 1st Para Commando Battalion. Bangladesh Air Force: Commandos from 101 Special Flying Unit, 9 Squadron, a [...]	2005-12-15 06:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PHUM PREL BG
05DJIBOUTI1057	INTERIM MEETING WITH GENERALS FATHI AND ZAKARIA ON [...] (C) Ambassador, accompanied by USLO Chief, met October 17 at Djiboutian Military Headquarters with Chief of Djiboutian Military Forces, General Fathi Ahmed Houssein and his Deputy, General Zakaria Cheick Ibrahim. The meeting was requested by Ambassador to acknowledge receipt of General Zakaria [...]	2005-10-23 11:55:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS MARR MOPS MCAP DJ
05DJIBOUTI106	FRANCE'S AMBASSADOR TO DJIBOUTI GRAPPLES WITH [...] (U) France's Ambassador to Djibouti, Philippe Selz, went on Djiboutian television (RTD) evening of January 30 to read in its entirety a January 29 declaration of the Spokesperson of France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning the Borrel affair and France's relations with Djibouti. The stat [...]	2005-01-31 14:31:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EAID MARR SCUL FR DJ
05DJIBOUTI1117	CJTF-HOA AND MULTINATIONAL ENGAGEMENT IN THE [...] (C) Ambassador conveyed to Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on November 6 reftel guidance on CJTF-HOA's interest in multi-nationalization of its operations. Youssouf did not comment on substance of the U.S. proposal, but said he believed this subject was also raised in the bas [...]	2005-11-09 11:22:00	Embassy Djibouti	SECRET	MARR PREL PTER DJ
05DJIBOUTI1251	AMBASSADOR PARTICIPATES IN USLO LAUNCH OF HIV/AIDS [...] (U) In a ceremony at the garrison of the Djiboutian Armed Forces on December 22, Ambassador formally handed over to Commanding General of the Djibouti Armed Forces, Fathi Ahmed Hussein, HIV/AIDS laboratory equipment and furnishings necessary to conduct sero-prevalence surveys in Djibouti. Also [...]	2005-12-22 14:27:00	Embassy Djibouti	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV MARR MASS EAID KHIV DJ
05DJIBOUTI1252	STATUS OF DJIBOUTI FMS CONVEYED TO DJIBOUTI'S [...] (U) Ambassador conveyed to General Fathi Ahmed Hussein on December 18 an oral brief of current status of the Djibouti FMS program and the specific projects outlined in the letter of October 10, 2005 from the Djiboutian Army's Chef d'Etat, General Zakariya Cheik Ibrahim. She promised a subseque [...]	2005-12-23 07:51:00	Embassy Djibouti	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID MARR PREL DJ
05DJIBOUTI1265	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CJCS GENERAL PETER PACE [...] (C) Embassy Djibouti heartily welcomes your January 2-3, 2006 visit. A meeting with President Ismail Omar Guelleh is anticipated. 2. (C) Summary: Combating poverty, improving the nation's health and education infrastructure and promoting economic development remain top priorities for Pres [...]	2005-12-28 09:37:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR OVIP ECON EAID DJ
05DJIBOUTI193	COMMENTS ON ETHIOPIA, ERITREA SITUATION FROM [...] (U) Summary: Ambassador met 23 February with Acting Foreign Minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, at her request, to discuss several issues, including the Ethiopia/Eritrea border issue, Djibouti's relationship with France, the recent visit of President Guelleh to Qatar, and Millennium Challenge Acc [...]	2005-02-27 12:03:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS PGOV DJ ET ER
05DJIBOUTI23	FRANCE'S ASIA RELIEF EFFORTS VIA DJIBOUTI [...] (U) France's Ambassador to Djibouti, Philippe Selz, told Ambassador January 6 that because of Djibouti's location, France would be using resources of its forces based here to assist with France's overall effort to assist tsunami disaster victims in Asia. 2. (U) Selz told Ambassador that the [...]	2005-01-06 13:10:00	Embassy Djibouti	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR MOPS XO DJ FR
05DJIBOUTI288	DORALE RADIO PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION, CREATES [...] (U) SUMMARY: This is an action request, see paragraph 8. The International Board of Broadcasting's three year, $1.2 million renovation of Radio Television Djibouti's Dorale transmitting station is nearing completion. The renovations give RTD expanded broadcasting capability, allowing its sign [...]	2005-03-22 08:50:00	Embassy Djibouti	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR MOPS ASEC KPAO DJ BBG
05DJIBOUTI562	ETHIOPIAN HELICOPTER CREW ASYLUM REQUEST IN DJIBOUTI [...] (C) During Ambassador and USLO's 6/9 regular weekly meeting with Commander of French Forces General Michel Arrault, Arrault told Ambassador that he had just received word that an Ethiopian Mi-24 military helicopter with three Ethiopian military personnel had landed earlier that morning in Djib [...]	2005-06-09 14:39:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR PGOV ET DJ
05DJIBOUTI568	UPDATE ON ETHIOPIAN HELICOPTER CREW ASYLUM REQUEST [...] (C) Deputy Director of National Security Service, Abdillahi Mohamed Abdillahi, told Embassy officer that the highest ranking official among the helicopter crew that sought asylum in Djibouti 6/9 (see reftel) had been a "general." It is unclear if this individual actually piloted the aircraft. [...]	2005-06-13 15:02:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR PGOV ET DJ
05DJIBOUTI572	SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL ABIZAID'S VISIT TO DJIBOUTI [...] (C) Summary: Embassy Djibouti welcomes the June 20-21 visit to Djibouti of General John P. Abizaid, CENTCOM Commander. Combating poverty, improving the nation's health and education infrastructures and services and promoting economic development remain top priorities for the Government of Dj [...]	2005-06-14 15:22:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAO MARR MASS ECON ETRD OVIP DJ
05DJIBOUTI59	RUMORED CHANGES IN DJIBOUTI'S TOP MILITARY BRASS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Sources told the Embassy Political Assistant that significant changes are expected in the country's top military commanders after Djibouti's presidential elections in April 2005. The projected changes include the retirement and replacement of Djibouti,s only two General Officers. [...]	2005-01-13 14:14:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC MARR PGOV PINR PREL MOPS DJ
05DJIBOUTI594	GENERAL ABIZAID TO PRESIDENT GUELLEH: LET'S MOVE [...] (C) Summary: During his June 19-20 visit to Djibouti, General John P. Abizaid asked Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh for help in moving forward the process of base lease renewal negotiations for Camp Lemonier and closing a deal. He told Guelleh he would convey to President Bush how va [...]	2005-06-21 09:01:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MASS DJ
05DJIBOUTI597	DJIBOUTI'S MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ON [...] (C) During Ambassador's 6/22 meeting with Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mahmoud Ali Yousuf, on several matters, Ambassador expressed her regret that the Minister had only just arrived from a visit to Qatar and Tunis and had been unable to see General Abizaid during the latter's 6/19- [...]	2005-06-22 14:18:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MASS DJ
05DJIBOUTI65	TOTAL AND MOBIL TRY TO HOLD LINE ON DORALEH MOVE [...] (C) Momar Nguer, Total's Director of Refinery and Marketing for East Africa and the Indian Ocean, and boss of Total Djibouti's Chief Executive Francois de Charnace, told Ambassador 1/16 during a de Charnace-hosted dinner, that Total, Mobil and Shell had each received new communication from the [...]	2005-01-18 04:12:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON ETRD PGOV MARR MOPS DJ TC
05DJIBOUTI68	BORREL AFFAIR REDUX: DJIBOUTI EXPELS FRENCH [...] (C) Djibouti's president, Ismail Omar Guelleh, formally requested January 17 through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that France withdraw six of its officials acting as advisors to government institutions in Djibouti under the French Cooperation program. The move follows Guelleh's personal ang [...]	2005-01-18 16:22:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EAID MARR SCUL FR DJ
05DJIBOUTI882	TFUS01: CASH DONATIONS FROM FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS [...] (U) The Government of Djibouti has informed Post that it would like to donate 50,000 USD cash to the USG for general assistance to the Katrina relief effort. The Director of the Central Bank said there are also private individuals in Djibouti that have expressed interest in making donations as [...]	2005-09-06 09:09:00	Embassy Djibouti	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PREL ECON EFIN AEMR CASC MARR AMGT DJ
05DOHA1005	FRAN TOWNSEND'S JUNE 2, 2005 MEETINGS IN QATAR [...] (S) Summary: Frances (Fran) Townsend, Assistant to the President and Advisor on Homeland Security, visited Doha for a few hours on Thursday, 2 June 2005. In her meetings with Sheikh Tamim the Heir Apparent, with the Amir (in which Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim sat in),and finally [...]	2005-06-06 09:16:00	Embassy Doha	SECRET	ASEC KPAO MARR PREL QA
05DOHA1474	CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION UPDATE: QATAR [...] (C) Post delivered reftel points, including the offer to meet Qatari officials at The Hague, to the MFA. Ambassador had previously discussed Washington's offer to send officials to Doha before or after Ramadan 2005 to discuss the CWC Challenge Inspections issue. Post has also delivered the dra [...]	2005-08-25 13:17:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR PREL KTIA QA
05DOHA2037	QATAR: CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION CHALLENGE [...] (C) Summary. Qatari authorities balked at meeting a CWC Challenge Inspections negotiating team from Washington on December 15 because, in post's view, senior decision-makers had not been prepared by subordinates on the substance of the meeting. Officials also had not obtained sufficient decisi [...]	2005-12-27 13:44:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL MARR KTIA QA
05DOHA953	SCENESETTER FOR NSC FRANCES TOWNSEND'S JUNE 2, [...] (C) Let me extend a warm welcome to you from me and the team at Embassy Doha. Your visit fulfills a pledge President Bush made to the Emir last April for you to visit Qatar to explore enhanced counterterrorism cooperation. To that end, we have requested meetings with the Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin [...]	2005-05-26 15:01:00	Embassy Doha	SECRET	PREL PTER MARR QA
05DUBLIN1285	IRELAND: NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR MARITIME SECURITY [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-18 16:46:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PTER KHLS ASEC EWWT ETRD EIND MARR

05DUBLIN1372	TRIAL OF SHANNON WAR PROTESTERS COLLAPSES FOR [...] The jury hearing the case of the "Fab 5" was discharged November 7 after legal argument over whether a perception of bias could be made against the judge. Earlier in the trial, the judge had ruled that "legal excuse" would not be acceptable as a defense. He thereby eliminated the defense's be [...]	2005-11-08 16:25:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR MOPS EI
05DUBLIN1398	FAB FIVE TRIAL RESET; SEVERAL PARLIAMENTARIANS [...] (U) On November 11, Judge Desmond Hogan reset the trial of five anti-Iraq war protestors accused of damaging a U.S. plane at Shannon Airport (the so-called "Fab Five") for July 5, 2006, at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Hogan stepped in for Judge Donagh McDonagh, who recused himself from [...]	2005-11-15 17:49:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR MOPS EI
05DUBLIN1407	LETTER FROM FAMILY OF MARGARET HASSAN [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-17 16:43:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MOPS PTER PINR PHUM PGOV PREL CMGT IZ
05DUBLIN1550	GOI HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CALLS FOR INSPECTION [...] The Irish Human Rights Commission, which is an independent agency of the Irish government created under the Good Friday Agreement, submitted a report to the GOI December 23 calling on the government "as a matter of urgency to seek the agreement of the U.S. authorities to the inspection of air [...]	2005-12-23 14:04:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR MOPS PHUM EI
05DUBLIN31	BATTLE GROUPS: GOI TO TAKE SLOW APPROACH [...] (C) Keith McBean, Director of Security Policy at DFA, told POL/ECON Chief January 11 that Defense Minister O'Dea's recent commments to the press on Irish participation in EU battlegroups was not coordinated with other ministries. In an interview over the weekend, O'Dea cited legal and policy [...]	2005-01-12 12:24:00	Embassy Dublin	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS EU EUN
05DUBLIN361	IRELAND: LIBERIAN MILITARY REFORM [...] On March 22, Emboff delivered ref A points to Pauline Conway, Counselor, Africa Desk at the Department of Foreign Affairs. According to Conway, Ireland appreciates the importance of security sector reform (SSR),but by Irish regulation, SSR does not qualify as Overseas Development Assistance [...]	2005-03-24 09:35:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID MARR MASS PREL
05DUBLIN42	OEF: IRISH OFFER ADVANCED EOD TRAINING IN LIEU OF [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-13 17:48:00	Embassy Dublin	SECRET	MOPS MARR EU
05DUBLIN598	IRISH RESPONSE TO PRE-GAERC DEMARCHE [...] (C) Summary: On May 18, Post delivered ref A talking points to Gerard Keown, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) EU correspondent. Keown noted that Ireland viewed the China arms embargo in terms of the EU's opportunity to send a major political signal encouraging China to play a constructive [...]	2005-05-20 10:36:00	Embassy Dublin	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS EUN
05DUBLIN99	URGENT ACTION: WITNESSES REQUEST FOR MARCH 7 TRIAL [...] (U) This is an urgent action request. See para 3 and 4. 2. (SBU) The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of Ireland has set March 7, 2005 as the new trial date for O'Reilly, Moran and Others charged with criminally damaging US Military Aircraft at Shannon Airport, in Janua [...]	2005-01-27 10:17:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KJUS MARR MOPS EI
05DUSHANBE1839	TAJIKISTAN NOT OVERLY PLEASED BY NEW RUSSIA-UZBEKISTAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with the Ambassador, Foreign Minister Nazarov did not hide his unease about the November 14 Russia-Uzbekistan Alliance. Tajikistan is concerned that Tashkent will use it's "new best friend" status with Moscow to harm Dushanbe's interests. He judged it would be unth [...]	2005-11-21 12:22:00	Embassy Dushanbe	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR MARR EU RS UZ TI
05DUSHANBE1897	AMBASSADOR SPEAKS ON CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE OF [...] At the invitation of the Central Executive Committee of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT, ruling party),on November 30 in Dushanbe the ambassador spoke to an overflow crowd of college students, members of parliament, NGO representatives, PDPT activists, and journalists on "Th [...]	2005-11-30 13:06:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV ECON EAID MARR KDEM TI
05DUSHANBE1898	AMBASSADOR SPEAKS ON CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE OF [...] At the invitation of the Central Executive Committee of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT, ruling party),on November 30 in Dushanbe the ambassador spoke to an overflow crowd of college students, members of parliament, NGO representatives, PDPT activists, and journalists on "Th [...]	2005-11-30 13:06:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV ECON EAID MARR KDEM TI
05DUSHANBE1921	MEETING WITH PRESIDENT RAHMONOV: HIS VIEWS ON RUSSIA [...] (C) The Ambassador met with President Emomali Rahmonov on December 1 for two and a half hours. We report the meeting in three cables. This is two of three. The other two cover Rahmonov's views on (1) the U.S.-Tajikistan bilateral relationship and Tajik politics, and (2) Uzbekistan. 2. (S) SUMMARY [...]	2005-12-02 10:29:00	Embassy Dushanbe	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINR MARR RS TI
05DUSHANBE1966	TAJIKISTAN'S VIEWS OF US FORCE POSTURE (C-RE5-00249) [...] (S) Post's DATT and DCM polled their colleagues informally on the questions below. The following answers should be seen as the Tajik government's current mood on these hypothetical questions. When and if negotiations were to start, outside pressures and local politics would influence the rh [...]	2005-12-08 09:31:00	Embassy Dushanbe	SECRET	PINR MARR PREL AJ PL RO TI
05GABORONE1656	BOTSWANA'S VP ON SADC, ZIMBABWE, CRIME, TERRORISM, [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador Kate Canavan's introductory call with Botswana's Vice President Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama November 8 highlighted environmental cooperation, counter-terrorism, Zimbabwe, crime, and military issues. Ambassador informed VP Khama of Botswana's acceptance for the Tr [...]	2005-11-10 06:40:00	Embassy Gaborone	SECRET	MARR PREL SENV US ZI BC SADC POL MIL
05GABORONE520	GENERAL WALD URGES BOTSWANA PARTICIPATION IN PKOS [...] (C) Summary: General Charles Wald, Deputy Commander of EUCOM, discussed EUCOM programs, Botswana,s training needs, and peacekeeping (PKO) issues in a meeting at the Presidency on April 13. General Wald said the African Union (AU),not the United Nations or the European Union, should have the [...]	2005-04-13 15:19:00	Embassy Gaborone	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR US BC POL MIL
05GABORONE523	GENERAL WALD AND SADC SECGEN DISCUSS SADC'S NEW [...] (C) Summary. Meeting with SADC Secgen Prega Ramsamy in Gaborone April 13, General Charles Wald explained how the U.S. could assist the African Union (AU) and its regional components, including SADC, to equip, train, organize and support the new Regional Responses Forces (RRFs). General Wald [...]	2005-04-14 04:15:00	Embassy Gaborone	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR US BC SADC POL MIL
05GABORONE751	BOTSWANA WILL HOST EXERCISE THOKGAMO: TOWARD THE [...] Summary: Lt. General Matshengeyo Fisher, Commander of Botswana's Defense Force, on May 27 briefed the Ambassador, DATT and Pol/Econ Chief on the French-supported RECAMP exercises to be held June 10-25 in northern Botswana. Thirteen countries of the southern African region are expected to cont [...]	2005-06-03 06:59:00	Embassy Gaborone	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR KPKO BC POL MIL SADC
05GUATEMALA1754	GUATEMALA NEAR COMPLETION OF DEMINING [...] Summary: Per reftel request for planning inputs for the Department's FY06 PM/WRA Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Strategic Plan, post is not submitting such inputs as the Guatemalan Government's HMA plan forecasts a completion of all demining activity in Guatemala by October 2005. The follow [...]	2005-07-20 23:59:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED	KHDP MOPS MARR PREL GT
05GUATEMALA1993	GUATEMALA'S COMMITMENT TO HAITI [...] (C) Polcouns delivered reftel demarche to Guatemalan Acting FM Carlos Ramiro Martinez and U/S for International Organizations Amb. Carla Rodriguez, who said that Guatemala's resident ambassador in Chile, Amb. Castellanos, would represent Guatemala at the August 19 Santiago vice-ministerial. R [...]	2005-08-18 13:32:00	Embassy Guatemala	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO MARR HA GT
05HALIFAX119	FEDERAL LIBERALS SURVIVE CRITICAL TEST IN LABRADOR [...] Summary: Prime Minister Paul Martin and the governing Liberals have added one more seat to their ranks in the House of Commons with their win in a federal by-election. A key issue in the Labrador campaign, which saw a string of national political figures on the stump in the huge but sparsely [...]	2005-05-25 12:13:00	Consulate Halifax	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV MARR MCAP CA
05HALIFAX14	MONUMENT DEDICATION TO U.S. POWS -- MAY 2005 [...] SUMMARY: We are working with the city, armed forces and a historical society on a ceremony to dedicate a Veterans Affairs-provided monument to nearly 200 Americans who died near Halifax during the War of 1812. The event will have a high profile and has the potential to reinforce our excellen [...]	2005-01-21 22:00:00	Consulate Halifax	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PREL CASC CA
05HALIFAX16	AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO NOVA SCOTIA -- SECURITY AND TRADE [...] SUMMARY: Ambassador Cellucci visited Nova Scotia January 13-15, stressing key policy goals of security and trade. He met with U.S. and Canadian military officers and the leadership of the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, the Lt-Governor and the Premier of the province. He gave several media in [...]	2005-01-25 14:09:00	Consulate Halifax	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ETRD BEXP ASEC MARR PINR CA US
05HANOI1416	The Ambassador's June 13 Meeting with the Prime [...] (SBU) The Ambassador met June 13 with Prime Minister Phan Van Khai to discuss the latter's upcoming trip to the United States and a number of pending issues, including Vietnam's WTO accession bid. The Prime Minister expressed his commitment to using his visit to construct the framework for fu [...]	2005-06-14 09:20:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PGOV KIRF PINR MARR OVIP ETRD VM WTO HIV AIDS AFLU HUMANR RELFREE CNARC
05HANOI1580	United States and Vietnam Conclude IMET Agreement [...] (SBU) On June 17, the Charge, accompanied by DATT and POL/C, met Vice Foreign Minister Le Van Bang to exchange diplomatic notes to conclude an International Military Education and Training (IMET) agreement between the United States and Vietnam. Texts of U.S. (reftel) and Vietnamese notes foll [...]	2005-06-17 08:43:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR EAID VM
05HANOI1782	VIETNAM APPROVES OF U.S.-SINGAPORE STRATEGIC [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered Reftel talking points July 11 to Hoang Xuan Hai, Section Chief in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Asia II Department. Defense Attache delivered the same points July 12 to Senior Colonel Nguyen Quang Bieu, Section Chief in the External Relations Department of the Minist [...]	2005-07-13 09:55:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PREL SN VN
05HANOI3236	FUNDING FOR PHASE II VIETNAM UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. THE CURRENT ESTIMATED COST PROJECTION FOR PHASE II OF THE UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE AND LANDMINE IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND TECHNICAL SURVEY IS USD 9.2 MILLION OVER THREE YEARS, WHICH INCLUDES TWENTY MILITARY CLEARANCE TEAMS. THIS TOTAL REPRESENTS A COST EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO OTHER PLAN [...]	2005-12-09 05:21:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AMGT EAID MARR MOPS PREF PREL KHDP VM MAS
05HANOI622	The Ambassador's March 10 Meeting with Minister of [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador met March 10 with Minister of the Office of the Government Doan Manh Giao, the equivalent of the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff. The Ambassador described the current state of play of Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom John Hanford's ongoing [...]	2005-03-11 10:21:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM PGOV KIRF PINR MARR OVIP ETRD VM ETMIN HUMANR RELFREE WTO BTA
05HANOI909	The Ambassador's April 18 Meeting with Communist [...] (SBU) The Ambassador met for the first time April 18 with Nguyen Van Son, the Chairman of the Communist Party's External Relations Commission. Chairman Son was optimistic about continued progress in expanding the bilateral relationship, noting that the Party attaches importance to the U.S. ro [...]	2005-04-20 01:41:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM PGOV KIRF PINR PREF MARR OVIP ETRD VM RELFREE HUMANR ETMIN APEC ASEAN WTO
05HELSINKI1267	CHARGE'S MEETING WITH FINNISH PRIME MINISTER [...] (S) Summary: Prime Minister Vanhanen and Charge reviewed several issues of interest to the U.S. and Finland Nov. 25. Vanhanen raised the issue of an alleged CIA flight through Finland about which the GOF has faced heavy political and press criticism. He also discussed the current presidential [...]	2005-12-08 15:12:00	Embassy Helsinki	SECRET	PREL PGOV ECON MARR MOPS FI EU
05HELSINKI1310	FINLAND'S "NATO CANDIDATE" STRESSES TRANS-ATLANTIC [...] (SBU) Summary: Swedish People's Party candidate and MEP Henrick Lax briefed us on the presidential campaign and the political challenges facing the US and Europe. He expressed grave concern about developments in Russia and argued that Finland must assume far greater leadership in helping formu [...]	2005-12-23 10:45:00	Embassy Helsinki	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL MARR SENV PINR FI
05HELSINKI160	AMBASSADOR'S LUNCH WITH FM: MIDDLE EAST IS "NUMBER [...] (C) Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja invited the Ambassador to a working lunch February 2. Tuomioja was more relaxed and upbeat than we have seen for some time; the Ambassador was received unusually warmly and a cordial atmosphere existed throughout. The FM welcomed the President's Fe [...]	2005-02-04 15:59:00	Embassy Helsinki	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL XF AF ID CH MARR CASC KIPR FI EUN
05HELSINKI228	ACEH TALKS: FINNISH MEDIATORS POSITIVE AFTER DAY 2 [...] (C) Poloff spoke with Meri-Maria Jaarva of the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) on the night of February 22. Jaarva is the chief assistant of former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari for the Aceh talks. Jaarva said that there had been an "enormous change" in the demeanor and attitude of [...]	2005-02-23 09:04:00	Embassy Helsinki	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM MOPS MARR EAID ASEC ID FI
05HELSINKI242	ACEH TALKS: CONVERSATION WITH AHTISAARI'S OFFICE [...] (C) On February 24, POL Chief and UK DCM met with Meeri-Maria Jaarva of former Finnish President Ahtisaari's staff for a more detailed read-out of the second round of the GoI-GAM talks held February 21-23 (Ref A). Jaarva described discussions in each of the agenda items, and said both sides h [...]	2005-02-25 13:22:00	Embassy Helsinki	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MOPS MARR EAID ASEC ID FI
05HELSINKI974	TFUS01: ACCEPTANCE OF FINNISH ASSISTANCE OFFER FOR [...] Per reftel instructions, Embassy Helsinki has conveyed to the GOF the USG's acceptance of part of Finland's offer for assistance, to include 9,000 sheets, 200 small tarps, 200 first aid kits, 120 cooler cases, 1,000 pillow cases, and 3,500 thermosheets. 2. Contact information for the host g [...]	2005-09-13 05:09:00	Embassy Helsinki	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL PGOV ASEC MARR AMGT AMED
05HELSINKI988	FINLAND'S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES SPAR OVER [...] (SBU) Summary: The unofficial opening rounds of Finland's presidential campaign appear to indicate that European and trans-Atlantic security issues could become central themes. Conservative Party candidate Niinisto has advocated that Finland embrace European security guarantee mechanisms and [...]	2005-09-16 07:51:00	Embassy Helsinki	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV MARR FI NATO
05ISLAMABAD16480	PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE: WHERE WE ARE AND [...] (U) Summary. As we approach the one-month anniversary of the earthquake, post offers this overview of relief efforts to date and an assessment of key priorities for the future. The earthquake itself caused much more damage and loss of life than initially estimated, but the Pakistani and inte [...]	2005-11-04 15:23:00	Embassy Islamabad	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID MARR MASS PNAT PREL PK
05JAKARTA9989	ACEH: KALLA BRIEFS ENVOYS ON "HIS" PEACE DEAL [...] (C) The Ambassador and heads of mission from Australia, Finland, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Sweden, and the UK (also representing the EU) called on Vice President Jusuf Kalla on July 22 to receive the GOI's brief on the draft Aceh peace accord. Kalla's presentation echoed that of lead negoti [...]	2005-07-22 11:34:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM MOPS MARR EAID ECON KJUS ID
05KATHMANDU2794	NEPAL: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR CAPTAIN [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Para 5. 2. (C) Post has received a DOD Unified Command request for the following IMET-funded training: International Officer Intelligence Course, December 31, 2005 through June 5, 2006, and Intelligence in Combating Terrorism, June 5-16, 2006, at [...]	2005-12-14 03:36:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PHUM PREL NP
05KATHMANDU2795	NEPAL: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR SSP [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Para 5. 2. (C) Post has received a DOD Unified Command request for the following APCSS-funded training: Executive Course, Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu, HI, January 8 through March 17, 2006. 3. (C) The personnel nominated t [...]	2005-12-14 03:37:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PHUM PREL NP
05KATHMANDU2796	NEPAL: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR CAPTAIN [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Para 5. 2. (C) Post has received a DOD Unified Command request for the following IMET-funded training: International Special Forces Training, Ft. Bragg, NC, January 24 through May 25, 2006. 3. (C) The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel nomina [...]	2005-12-14 03:37:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PHUM PREL NP
05KATHMANDU2884	EMBASSY VETTING FOR FOR CAPTAIN ROHIT GURUNG [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Para 4. 2. (C) In ref A, Post requested Department determine whether it possessed credible evidence of gross human rights violations by Captain Rohit Gurung, who is scheduled to attend training in the U.S. beginning December 31, 2005. 3. (SBU) P [...]	2005-12-21 10:19:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PHUM PREL NP
05KATHMANDU2894	EMBASSY VETTING FOR FOR CAPTAIN MADAN JUNG RANA [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Para 4. 2. (C) In ref A, Post requested Department to determine whether it possessed credible evidence of gross human rights violations by Captain Madan Jung Rana (DOB: Sept. 19, 1979),who is scheduled to attend training in the U.S. beginning Janu [...]	2005-12-22 08:36:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PHUM PREL NP
05KATHMANDU2895	EMBASSY VETTING FOR FOR SSP PRAKASH KUNWAR, SP [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Para 4. 2. (C) In ref A, Post requested Department to determine whether it possessed credible evidence of gross human rights violations by Armed Police Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prakash Kunwar (DOB: Mar. 10, 1959),Civil Police Superint [...]	2005-12-22 08:37:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PHUM PREL NP
05KINGSTON26	PM PATTERSON RESPONDS TO SECRETARY'S ARTICLE 98 [...] On January 3, Post received by courier a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT). The dipnote accompanied a letter from Prime Minister P.J. Patterson in response to the Secretary's November 22 letter regarding Article 98 (see Refs A and B). As the Prime [...]	2005-01-04 15:45:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL JM MARR OPDC OPRC PGOV XG XH XT KICC
05KINSHASA1056	30 JUNE: PPRD CONFIDENT IN POLICE, LESS SO IN [...] (C) National Security Advisor Samba Kaputo told PolCouns June 27 that the government (i.e., the president's party, the PPRD) is confident that the police (controlled by the PPRD Minister of Interior) will support the government June 30, but that there are some doubts that all the military will [...]	2005-06-28 14:10:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR KPKO CG
05KINSHASA1088	SOLDIERS ATTACK CIVILIANS IN MBANDAKA [...] (C) About 60 soldiers went on a rampage July 3 in Mbandaka in Equateur Province, killing 9 civilians, injuring 35, and raping 8 women. Initial press reports identified the troops as Mai Mai, but the Minister of Defense and the National Executive Secretary of the Movement for the Liberation of [...]	2005-07-05 14:56:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM MARR KPKO CG
05KINSHASA1161	CONGOLESE MILITARY MOVES COMMANDERS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Congolese military is in the process of moving a few key military commanders. As of July 18, Kinshasa observers believed that Brigadier General Matthieu Agolowa would replace South Kivu Military Regional Commander (MRC) Mbuja Mabe, and Banyamulenge General Patrick Masunzu would [...]	2005-07-18 13:15:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV CG
05KINSHASA1433	MUSEVENI LETTER TO AU ON DRC [...] (C) Ugandan President Museveni has written several letters in recent months (to DRC President Joseph Kabila, the UNSC and President Bush) complaining about the alleged threat to Uganda's security posed by the continuing presence of some ADF elements in Orientale Province in eastern Congo. In [...]	2005-09-07 13:16:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV CG UG
05KINSHASA1494	NKUNDA: LOTS OF SMOKE, LITTLE FIRE [...] (C) General Nkunda's return to North Kivu apparently is a non-event. Changed circumstances in the province have left Nkunda between a rock and a hard place. Reportedly fleeing Rwanda in advance of an anticipated arrest warrant, and evidently lacking financial or military support from Kigali, [...]	2005-09-15 10:06:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR PREL CG RW
05KINSHASA1519	ALLEGATIONS OF LRA ENTRY INTO DRC [...] (C) Some press reports indicated September 20 that the GOU alleges that elements of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) have fled into the northeastern part of Orientale province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In response to these articles, PolCouns spoke September 20 to MONUC's milita [...]	2005-09-20 13:59:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR CG UG UPUO
05KINSHASA1532	LRA INCURSION INTO DRC CONFIRMED; MONUC AND GDRC [...] (C) PolCouns followed up evening of September 20 with MONUC on the question of a possible incursion into the DRC by elements of the Lords Resistance Army (LRA). MONUC confirmed that about 320 armed LRA elements, accompanied by about 50 family members, had entered the DRC through Sudan the even [...]	2005-09-21 13:39:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR KPKO CG UG
05KINSHASA1559	LRA UPDATE: MONUC/FARDC MISSION LIKELY THIS WEEKEND [...] (C) Sixth regional military commander General Padiri continued September 22 to insist to LRA that the GDRC is prepared to assist with and accept only unconditional surrender. He told MONUC that he is negotiating, as of yesterday, directly with Kony (in Sudan) via satphone, as well as with Co [...]	2005-09-23 06:20:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO MARR PGOV CG UG
05KINSHASA1567	LRA UPDATE: MONUC MISSION ARRIVES IN ABA, FARDC [...] (C) Three MONUC aircraft arrived in Aba late afternoon September 25 with Sixth Military Regional Commander General Padiri, several MONUC DDRRR experts and UNHCR officials. They were met by LRA Colonel Otti and taken to the LRA camp. Initial discussions were not promising, however. The LRA has [...]	2005-09-26 08:24:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV KPKO CG UG
05KINSHASA1579	LRA UPDATE: CONGOLESE WOULD LIKE LRA OUT [...] (C) Vice President Ruberwa told the Ambassador September 26 that he shares the feelings of other senior GDRC officials that the LRA incursion into northern DRC represents an unwelcome intrusion into what is already a complicated and sensitive context. The government would like the LRA gone, p [...]	2005-09-26 15:37:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV KPKO CG UG SU
05KINSHASA1584	LRA UPDATE: KABILA PERSONALLY ENGAGED, URGANDAN [...] (C) During a rancorous seven-hour meeting September 26 of the Supreme Defense Council (chaired by President Kabila and composed of senior government officials responsible for security issues),the normally soft-spoken Kabila uncharacteristically took Army Chief of Staff Kisempia and Air Force [...]	2005-09-27 08:10:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PREL KPKO CG UG
05KINSHASA1585	LRA UPDATE: PRESIDENCY OFFICIAL SAYS OKIDI NOT [...] (C) Prompted apparently by a September 26 conversation between SRSG Swing and President Kabila, Kabila's Private Secretary, Kikaya bin Karubi, called PolCouns September 26 to SIPDIS say that Kabila was very upset at implications that elements of the GDRC or the Presidency might have been in [...]	2005-09-27 08:10:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV KPKO CG UG
05KINSHASA1596	LRA UPDATE: CONGOLESE TROOPS MOVE TOWARD ABA [...] (C) Congolese Air Force General John Numbi told PolCouns September 27 that the first 200 (of a total of 500) Congolese commando troops left Kinshasa en route for Kisangani. Numbi said an additional 100 (again of a total of 500) commandos also were dispatched from Kamina training base where th [...]	2005-09-28 07:46:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV KPKO CG UG
05KINSHASA1613	LRA UPDATE: TROOP MOVEMENT CONTINUES, LRA HUNGRY [...] (C) The movement of Congolese troops toward Aba via Kisangani and Aru is expected to continue today. General Padiri spoke the evening of September 28 again with Colonel Tabu but no flexibility was evident in the LRA position. Tabu complained, however, that the family members (and presumably t [...]	2005-09-29 07:18:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV KPKO CG UG
05KINSHASA1626	LRA UPDATE: 200 FARDC TROOPS IN ABA, ANOTHER 650 [...] (C) Both the FARDC and MONUC confirmed to PolCouns morning of September 30 that 200 FARDC troops are currently in Aba. (Note: These are non-integrated forces which General Padiri had ordered transferred from other patrol points in northeastern Oriental province, one company plus two platoon [...]	2005-09-30 09:53:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV KPKO CG UG
05KINSHASA1641	LRA UPDATE: FARDC DEPLOYMENTS, CONTACTS WITH [...] (C) MONUC Divisional Commander Gen Cammaert confirmed October 1 separately to the Ambassador and PolCouns that MONUC was initiating during the weekend the transport of FARDC troops already in Aru (Ituri District, Orientale Province) to Aba (Haut-Uele District, Orientale Province) to deal with [...]	2005-10-03 10:41:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV KPKO UG CG
05KINSHASA1648	MASS GRAVES REMINDER OF RWANDAN INVASION [...] (U) The grisly discovery over the weekend of three mass graves in North Kivu, probably the first of a series likely to be soon exhumed, is a reminder of the violence which has plagued the Great Lakes region. MONUC Head of Office Njuzi told PolCouns that MONUC's very preliminary estimation is [...]	2005-10-04 09:30:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV MARR CG RW
05KINSHASA1662	LRA UPDATE: OVER 300 FARDC IN ABA BUT NO MISSION [...] (C) As a result of MONUC's efforts in transporting FARDC troops from Aru to Aba, there are now about 350 FARDC troops in Aba. About 300 are in Aru, awaiting transfer via helicopter (25 troops per load) to Aba. FARDC likely will have to ask MONUC for transport assistance for another 500 troo [...]	2005-10-05 10:02:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV KPKO CG UG
05KINSHASA1677	LRA UPDATE: FARDC MISSION POSSIBLE SUNDAY/MONDAY [...] (C) The CIAT (International Committee to Accompany the Transition) meeting October 6 was briefed by General Babacar Gaye (MONUC Force Commander) on LRA-related developments. Gaye confirmed that MONUC has transported about 522 FARDC troops to Aba and said they expect to have the necessary two [...]	2005-10-07 10:00:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV KPKO CG UG
05KINSHASA1686	LRA UPDATE: BACK IN SUDAN? [...] (C) As reported reftel, MONUC and FARDC officials traveled to Aba the morning of October 7 in order to present a "last chance" disarmament proposal to LRA forces that crossed into the DRC from Sudan on September 19. When the MONUC team, led by MONUC political section chief (and acting director [...]	2005-10-08 07:29:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO PGOV MARR CG UG
05KINSHASA1903	FIGHTING IN ITURI BREAKS UP A MILITIA CELL [...] (C) About half of a 3,000-man strong FARDC detachment, all elements of the First Integrated Brigade, backed by two MONUC attack helicopters and with MONUC logistical assistance, engaged elements of the Revolutionary Congolese Movement (MRC) November 14-16 in the southeast corner of Orientale p [...]	2005-11-17 10:25:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR KPKO CG
05KINSHASA1930	LRA UPDATE: MONUC AND GDRC CONTINUE PATROLLING [...] (C) For the last three weeks a force of approximately 2,000 FADRC troops, supported by 170 Nepalese MONUC troops, have been deployed in the northeastern part of Orientale province, patrolling the border with Sudan. Their mission is to detect and repel any negative forces attempting to enter [...]	2005-11-22 11:50:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PREL CG
05KINSHASA1940	ONGOING FARDC OPERATIONS TO IMPROVE SECURITY IN [...] (U) Despite some press reports suggesting otherwise, there has been no significant increase in the number of internally displaced persons in Katanga province, DRC. Ongoing government military operations (which began over 6 weeks ago) against Mai Mai elements headed by renegade leader Gideon a [...]	2005-11-23 15:52:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV CG
05KINSHASA2067	EUSEC REPORT ON REFORM OF MILITARY PAYMENT SYSTEM [...] (C) European Union military experts produced an extensive report in July 2005 outlining structural changes in the military payment system (among other changes) which would help to address the pervasive failure of the GDRC regularly to pay its troops. This report was presented officially to th [...]	2005-12-21 09:59:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR KPKO ASEC CG
05KINSHASA208	TENSIONS ESCALATING WITHIN CONGOLESE MILITARY IN [...] (C) Rumors reached Kinshasa February 4 that "large numbers" of Mai Mai are massing near Bukavu in South Kivu and threatening to attack the city. PolCouns spoke February 5 and 6 to Defense Minister Adolphe Onasumba, presidential staffer Mulegwa (currently in Bukavu) and Senior Presidential Ad [...]	2005-02-07 14:23:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PINS CG
05KINSHASA332	OFFICIAL REQUEST FROM GDROC FOR U.S. MILITARY [...] Embassy received February 24 two letters from DRC Minister of Defense Alphonse Onasumba to acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Theresa Whelan, requesting that the U.S. SIPDIS consider reactiving the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the DRC and provide assistance to the Trilate [...]	2005-02-28 09:21:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PGOV PREL KPKO CG
05KINSHASA355	MONUC PURSUES MILITIA INVOLVED IN PEACEKEEPERS' [...] (SBU) According to MONUC sources, a contingent of 242 Pakistani special peacekeeping forces on March 1 conducted a military operation against the Front for National Integration (FNI) in Djugu territory, Ituri. These sources said that MONUC engaged over 100 militia and inflicted "heavy casualti [...]	2005-03-02 11:40:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KPKO PHUM PREL MARR CG
05KINSHASA370	ITURI UPDATE [...] (SBU) According to MONUC sources, the military operation conducted by Pakistani special peacekeeping forces March 1 against the Front for National Integration (FNI) in Loga, Djugu territory, Ituri, has so far resulted in over 50 militia casualties. These sources said two peacekeepers were inju [...]	2005-03-03 11:53:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KPKO PHUM PREL MARR CG
05KINSHASA551	GUATEMALAN PEACEKEEPERS DEPLOY TO KISANGANI [...] (C) Summary. MONUC deployed a contingent of 105 Guatemalan special forces trained in counter-insurgency to Kisangani March 29 to serve as a highly mobile unit for crisis situations around the country. End Summary. 2. (C) A MONUC military source in Kisangani told poloff that a contingent of [...]	2005-04-01 11:07:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL MARR MOPS CG
05KINSHASA646	THE WAY FORWARD ON FDLR REPATRIATION [...] (C) Embassy Kinshasa shares view expressed ref a that it would be a tragedy to miss the opportunity provided by the Sant' Egidio process to energize the voluntary return of a large number of non-genocidaire FDLR elements and their dependents. This initiative offers the best chance in over te [...]	2005-04-15 11:46:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PGOV PREF PREL KPKO KAWC CG
05KINSHASA779	CLEANING HOUSE IN KATANGA [...] (C) Summary: International and Congolese media have been seized in recent days with eye-catching reports of a possible provincial seccession or coup against President Kabila in Katanga province. What seems actually to be happening in Katanga is the President cleaning house in "his" province. [...]	2005-05-09 15:40:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPKO MARR CG
05KINSHASA791	ANGOLAN-TRAINED CONGOLESE TROOPS LOOK GOOD - [...] (C) PolCouns attended the May 6 "graduation" ceremony for the two brigades of Congolese troops trained by the Angolans at Kitona base (in Bas-Congo province). The visit was organized by the Angolan Ambassador and Chief of the Congolese Army General Kisempia, and several CIAT Ambassadors (inc [...]	2005-05-11 13:42:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV PREL CG
05KINSHASA808	CALM RETURNS TO KATANGA [...] (C) The President and several close advisors returned to Kinshasa May 13 after several days in Lubumbashi reportedly tracking down a major Katangan secessionist plot. As reported reftel, the secessionist rhetoric was really a poorly disguised crackdown on Air Force Commander General John Numbi [...]	2005-05-16 15:47:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPKO MARR CG
05KINSHASA950	NEW SECURITY SECTOR AGREEMENTS SIGNED BETWEEN [...] (U) Summary: Three new security sector reforms were signed on the margins of a June 1 ceremony marking the graduation of the third FARDC integrated brigade (reported septel). The Belgian, South Africa, and DRC agreements provide for additional future training, equipment and infrastructure dev [...]	2005-06-10 11:20:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPKO MARR CG
05KINSHASA951	THIRD INTEGRATED BRIGADE (MOSTLY) READY [...] (C) Summary: Defense Ministers from the DRC, South Africa and Belgium, several CIAT ambassadors and military attaches, numerous other senior officials, and press participated in the graduation of the third FARDC integrated brigade at the Kamina (Katanga) training center on June 1. The ceremony [...]	2005-06-10 12:04:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPKO MARR CG
05KINSHASA987	GDRC QUIETLY APPROVES KINSHASA SECURITY PLAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Kabila reportedly approved a security plan for Kinshasa in early June to prevent unrest later in the month. The Minister of Interior said the plan balances preventive and security measures, including identifying potential troublemakers, deploying the Rapid Intervention P [...]	2005-06-16 15:00:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ASEC MARR CG
05KUWAIT1125	KUWAITI TECHNICAL TEAM ON FUEL TO TRAVEL IN APRIL; [...] (C) During a March 19 meeting on Arab League matters (septel) the Ambassador asked Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Khaled Al-Jarallah about the timing and agenda of a delegation to Washington for discussions on OIF fuel and related issues. Al-Jarallah reported that Foreign Minis [...]	2005-03-19 13:38:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID EFIN MARR PGOV KU
05KUWAIT1159	KUWAIT COUNTERTERRORISM WORKING GROUP: GOK TO USE [...] (S/NF) Summary: The Ambassador chaired on March 14 the monthly meeting of post's Counterterrorism Working Group (CWG). Participants reviewed pending anti-terror legislation, developments in stemming terror financing, and identified criteria by which to assess GOK counterterrorism measures. [...]	2005-03-21 14:13:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PREL PGOV EFIN ASEC MARR CVIS KU TERRORISM
05KUWAIT1160	FUEL PAYMENT NEGOTIATIONS HIT THE PRESS [...] (C) Summary. Kuwait's daily newspapers have run front-page stories purporting to provide the inside scoop on an allegedly acrimonious disagreement between USG and Kuwait regarding purchase of OIF fuel. The press assert that Kuwait's request for payment of $500 million for post-war fuel deli [...]	2005-03-21 15:08:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS PREL EAID MARR PGOV KU IZ
05KUWAIT1175	KUWAIT COMMITTED TO ISTANBUL COOPERATION INITIATIVE [...] (C) During a March 22 meeting with the Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director for International Organizations Ambassador Abdullah Ahmed Al-Murad described the March 18 NATO Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) meeting as "excellent." He welcomed NATO's outreach to Arab nations an [...]	2005-03-23 03:58:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR KU NATO
05KUWAIT1450	NATO, ICI, AND KUWAIT - A WAY FORWARD [...] (C) SUMMARY. Post read with interest NATO's cable on the March 18 Rome ICI meeting. We agree with SYG de Hoop Scheffer's recommendation that the relationship be developed at a practical measured pace. NATO offerings that are likely to be most attractive and most useful to Kuwait would be tra [...]	2005-04-11 04:00:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL KU XF NATO
05KUWAIT1497	PRIME MINISTER REQUESTS SECURITY FOR BORDER TEAM; [...] (C) During their April 9 meeting, Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah told visiting Senior Advisor and Coordinator for Iraq Policy, Ambassador Richard Jones, that the United Nations had agreed to return to the Kuwait/Iraq border to oversee border pillar maintenance, but would need so [...]	2005-04-13 12:50:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PBTS KTIA MARR KU IZ UN KUWAIT IRAQ RELATIONS
05KUWAIT1976	BACKGROUND ON KEY ISSUES FOR THE WASHINGTON VISIT [...] (C) Summary: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah will arrive in Washington May 17, in advance of an anticipated July visit by the Prime Minister. Shaykh Dr. Mohammed's visit follows his participation in the Arab-South America Summit held in Brazil, and planned [...]	2005-05-12 10:22:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PHUM PGOV MARR ECON EAID CVIS IZ KU TERRORISM
05KUWAIT2265	KUWAIT COUNTERTERRORISM WORKING GROUP: SOME [...] (S/NF) Summary: Post's Counterterrorism Working Group (CWG) met May 2 to asses the GOK's progress in developing its counterterrorism (CT) capacity. The group concluded that the GOK remained serious about confronting terrorism, investing heavily in tools and equipment, but is still in need of [...]	2005-05-25 13:57:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PREL PGOV EFIN ASEC MARR CVIS KU TERRORISM
05KUWAIT2464	KUWAITI PAPER REPORTS DEAL ON OIF JET FUEL [...] (U) On June 5, local Arabic daily newspaper Al-Qabas ran a short, front-page piece saying that Kuwait has agreed to supply the U.S. with reduced-price jet fuel for operations in Iraq (full text in para 2). Under the terms of the deal, the story said, Kuwait would provide jet fuel for $24/ton [...]	2005-06-05 12:09:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS EPET PREL EAID MARR PGOV IZ KU
05KUWAIT2925	KUWAITIS EXPRESS CONCERN, UNEASE ABOUT NEW IRANIAN [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Prominent Kuwaitis expressed unease with the recent election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as President of Iran during June 27 and 28 meetings with Poloff. Although conceding that Ahmadinejad's election would probably not bring about drastic changes to Iranian foreign and do [...]	2005-06-29 15:36:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PARM MARR KU IR KNPP
05KUWAIT3037	CFLCC/MOI SIGN BORDER MOU [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 4, CFLCC and GOK Ministry of the Interior signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines the terms of use for the Coalition Crossing point on the Kuwait/Iraq border. This agreement entrusts the U.S. military with significant responsibility for control of one of the [...]	2005-07-06 13:26:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELTN KTIA MARR MOPS PBTS PGOV KU IZ
05KUWAIT3059	KUWAIT COUNTERTERRORISM WORKING GROUP: SLOW BUT [...] (S/NF) Summary: The Charge chaired on July 5 Post's monthly meeting of the Counterterrorism Working Group (CWG). The CWG discussed continuing GOK efforts to locate wanted terror financier Mohsen Al-Fadhli; prompt GOK reaction to potential security threats, but limited follow up; the acquitta [...]	2005-07-09 14:20:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PREL PGOV EFIN ASEC MARR CVIS KU
05KUWAIT3091	NATO MEMBER COUNTRIES IN KUWAIT OUTLINE PROGRAM [...] (SBU) Italian Ambassador to Kuwait Vincenzo Prati hosted July 6 the first meeting of NATO member countries in Kuwait, providing a general introduction to the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) and explaining the role of NATO Contact Point Embassies (CPEs). The Italian Embassy is the CPE f [...]	2005-07-12 06:59:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PREL PGOV KU NATO
05KUWAIT3263	UPDATE ON CWC HOST COUNTRY AGREEMENT WITH KUWAIT [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) PolChief met July 24 with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Legal Department Director Ghanim Al-Ghanim to discuss progress toward concluding a Host Country Agreement (HCA) with Kuwait on Challenge Inspections. Al-Ghanim reported [...]	2005-07-24 13:17:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR PGOV PREL KU
05KUWAIT327	UPDATE ON KEY ISSUES FOR UNDERSECRETARY BOLTON'S [...] (S) Since your last visit, the GOK welcomed the transfer of sovereignty to the interim Iraqi government and has been a strong supporter of holding elections on January 30. The GOK has also encouraged Sunni participation in elections and Kuwaitis are hoping greater stability will result from [...]	2005-01-19 14:05:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER MARR KISL KU IR IAEA
05KUWAIT3562	NAVY MEDIA TRIP EARNS POSITIVE COVERAGE FOR [...] SUMMARY: A three-day trip to two Coalition ships and an Iraqi oil platform by a team of Kuwaiti reporters earned three days of positive media coverage for Coalition maritime security operations in the Northern Arabian Gulf. Of particular value to post PA efforts were sidebar stories on the coo [...]	2005-08-09 14:35:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MOPS PGOV KPAO PHUM KDEM KU
05KUWAIT3580	KUWAITI FOREIGN MINISTER ON WASHINGTON VISIT, FUEL [...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with the Ambassador August 9, FM Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al-Salem Al-Sabah said PM Shaykh Sabah Al-Sabah was "very satisfied" with his July 1 visit to Washington. The FM reported that, as requested by the PM, he delivered messages to Saudi King Abdullah Al-Saud, then Cro [...]	2005-08-10 10:22:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PINR EPET MARR KDEM KU
05KUWAIT3641	CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION: MFA BRIEFED ON U.S [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-14 13:38:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR MASS MOPS PREL KU PROG
05KUWAIT3755	GOK OFFICIALS SAY IRAQ BORDER DISPUTE RESOLVED; [...] (C) During an August 20 meeting on security and counterterrorism (septel),the Ambassador asked First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Shaykh Nawaf Al-Sabah for his latest assessment of the border dispute with Iraq (reftels). Shaykh Nawaf said the situation was under control, [...]	2005-08-22 14:01:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET	PBTS PREL PGOV MARR IZ KU UN

05KUWAIT3835	KUWAIT COUNTERTERRORISM WORKING GROUP: GOK TAKING [...] (S/NF) Summary: The Ambassador chaired on August 22 the monthly meeting of post's Counterterrorism Working Group (CWG). He reviewed his August 20 discussions with senior representatives of the GOK on the need to maintain a sharp focus on CT and recommendations that the arrests of wanted in [...]	2005-08-28 04:58:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PREL PGOV MARR PBTS EFIN ASEC CVIS KU TERRORISM
05KUWAIT3851	KUWAIT TO RECOMMEND JOINT KUWAIT-IRAQ BORDER [...] (C) In an August 27 meeting with the Ambassador, Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah said Kuwait would request establishment of a joint Kuwait-Iraq committee to work with the United Nations team on maintenance of the countries' shared border, which was officially dema [...]	2005-08-28 13:32:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PBTS MARR IZ KU UN KUWAIT IRAQ RELATIONS
05KUWAIT4231	KUWAIT EXPRESSES FRUSTRATION AT NATO'S SLOW PACE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 7. 2. (C) Summary. NATO member embassies held a second Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) meeting September 28 at the Italian Embassy. The meeting was chaired by Italian Ambassador Vincenzo Prati, and in attendance were the Chiefs and D [...]	2005-09-28 13:21:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PTER IR IZ KU NATO
05KUWAIT4401	MGXDO1: KUWAIT OFFERS $100M IN EARTHQUAKE [...] (U) On October 11, the Council of Ministers (cabinet) announced a $100M assistance package for victims of the South Asia earthquake. While the specific disbursal modalities remain to be worked out, initial feedback from the GOK indicates that the assistance will be split equally between the K [...]	2005-10-12 13:58:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL AMGT XD KU
05KUWAIT4424	GOK APPROVES NATO REQUEST FOR TANK SHIPMENTS, [...] (C) During a meeting with the Ambassador on October 15,Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al-Salem Al-Sabah agreed to a NATO request to accept Iraq-bound T-72 tanks at a Kuwait port but registered strong GOK concern about the substance and optics of the shipment. "We will give approval, but [...]	2005-10-15 15:08:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR MOPS IZ KU NATO
05KUWAIT4534	MGXDO1: KUWAIT EARTHQUAKE ASSISTANCE UPDATE [...] (U) This is the second update from Post on Kuwaiti assistance to the victims of the South Asia earthquake. 2. (U) Press reports over the last week cite planeloads of Kuwait Red Crescent Society relief assistance arriving in Pakistan and being channeled through the Pakistani Red Crescent Soc [...]	2005-10-23 06:43:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL AMGT XD KU
05KUWAIT4586	MGXDO1: GOK NOT PLANNING NEW PLEDGE IN GENEVA AND [...] (U) Summary. Per reftel A, Embassy followed-up with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to confirm GOK participation at the upcoming Geneva Donors Conference for South Asia earthquake victims and to urge continued GOK assistance to victims in anticipation of winter. The MFA's Asia and Ameri [...]	2005-10-25 11:44:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL AMGT XD KU
05KUWAIT4719	DRAFT U.S. STATEMENT FOR 28th MEETING OF [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. (U) Action request: The Tripartite Commission on Gulf War Missing will meet in Kuwait on November 15, 2005. Post requests Department approval of the below statement to be delivered by the Ambassador. Post would appreciate app [...]	2005-11-08 13:50:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL MARR PGOV ICRC KU
05KUWAIT4813	28TH MEETING OF THE TRIPARTITE COMMISSION: 28 [...] (C) Summary: Kuwait hosted on November 15, the 28th meeting of the Tripartite Commission (TPC) on Gulf War Missing. The session closed 28 cases (26 Kuwaitis, two Saudis, and one Iraqi),continued the mandate of the Technical Sub-Committee (TSC) for one year, and selected November 15, 2006 [...]	2005-11-19 14:54:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MARR AORC ICRC KU IZ SA
05KUWAIT5281	FORCE ADJUSTMENT IN IRAQ: "FOLLOW-UP" INFORMATION [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-28 09:17:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PREL MARR MOPS IZ KU
05KUWAIT539	FM SAYS MOD SHOULD ADDRESS FUEL; PROMISES AID FOR [...] (C) Summary: In a February 7 meeting with the Ambassador, Kuwaiti FM Shaykh Dr. Mohammed encouraged that a timeline be established for resolving the fuel issue. He reported that members of Parliament were expressing interest in what that the GOK was providing and that a plan could help to [...]	2005-02-07 14:39:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM EAID PTER PREL PGOV MOPS MARR PHUM KU
05KUWAIT540	ENERGY MINISTER SAYS OIF/AIK FUEL ISSUE IS IN [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met on 7 February 2005 with Minister of Energy regarding a variety of issues, including on-going negotiations for fuel used by coalition forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and as assistance in kind (AIK) for Kuwait-specific activities under the Defense Cooperation [...]	2005-02-07 15:53:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS PREL EAID MARR PGOV KU IZ
05KUWAIT730	KUWAIT COUNTERTERRORISM WORKING GROUP MEETING [...] (S/NF) Ambassador chaired February 14 a meeting of post's Counterterrorism Working Group (CWG) to review developments in Kuwait's counterterrorism activities following the January discovery of a terrorist cell, and to identify areas where post can enhance its CT activities as well as strengt [...]	2005-02-16 14:27:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PREL PGOV EFIN ASEC MARR CVIS KU TERRORISM
05KUWAIT762	MFA REPLIES TO 15 FEBRUARY SECDEF LETTER ON [...] (C) Summary. While protesting the tone of the recent SecDef letter to MinDef on OIF fuel, MFA told us on February 20 that the GOK will send an interagency team to Washington in March to resolve the fuel issue and "all other issues" related to Kuwaiti support for OIF. MFA made an "official o [...]	2005-02-20 14:55:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS PREL EAID MARR PGOV KU IZ
05KUWAIT797	SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY RICE'S MARCH 3-4, 2005 [...] (SBU) Welcome to Kuwait Madame Secretary. You will meet with Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. We are also making arrangements for you to sign the condolence book at the headquarters of the National Comm [...]	2005-02-22 15:39:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET//NOFORN	OVIP PREL PGOV PHUM ECON EFIN EAID MARR KU
05LIMA1146	Request for Human Rights Vetting: PNP STUDENTS [...] NAS requests human rights vetting for the following Peruvian Police personnel to participate in TRAINING AT SANTA LUCIA PNP SCHOOL. Relevant Embassy sections will conduct a search of their files. Please process vetting by MARCH 22, 2005. ALIAGA VILLOGAS, YIMBER OSWALDO ALUMNO PNP HUAN [...]	2005-03-07 22:18:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR MASS MARR PE
05LIMA1606	PERUVIAN ARMY OFFICER TAKES HIS TROUBLES TO CITY [...] (U) A Peruvian Army Officer on 4/6 chose an unusual method to bring attention to a dispute with his superiors. Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Soto Sarmiento arrived at the Mayor's Office in the regional capital of Moquegua with 35 of his troops to denounce alleged mistreatment he had been submitted [...]	2005-04-06 22:45:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS MARR PE
05LIMA2185	REGIONAL PRESIDENT YEHUDE SIMON: MOVING AHEAD ON [...] (C) SUMMARY. Lambayeque Regional President Yehude Simon briefed the Ambassador 5/4 on the extensive consultations he has carried out to smooth the way for the SOUTHCOM New Horizons Exercise anticipated for next year. Simon expressed confidence he would win a referendum on creating a northern [...]	2005-05-13 22:28:00	Embassy Lima	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR ETRD ECON PE
05LIMA2840	THE "U.S. DESIGNS ON THE AMAZON" MYTH RESURFACES [...] (S) SUMMARY. The Ambassador and a USDAO member have confronted Peruvian officials concerning a Peruvian Army officer's briefing at a bilateral intelligence conference in Quito that depicted the U.S. as the principal security threat to Peru, and alleged that the U.S. had plans to take over the [...]	2005-06-27 15:41:00	Embassy Lima	SECRET	PGOV PREL PINS MARR PE EC
05LIMA3429	SECRETARY RUMSFELD'S VISIT TO PERU: SCENESETTER [...] (C) Mr. Secretary, both my country team and the Peruvian Government are delighted that you are able to visit Peru. Within hours of learning that you would be stopping in Lima, President Toledo called me to say how important your visit is to him. The President has recently become concerned about [...]	2005-08-09 18:34:00	Embassy Lima	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON ETRD MARR PE
05LIMA3434	PERUVIAN COMMITMENT TO UN MISSION IN HAITI [...] (C) Peruvian Defense Minister Roberto Chiabra, in recent conversations with Emboffs (most recently on 8/5 with the Ambassador),has echoed the concern expressed by UN SRSG Valdes that Chile and Argentina are leaning towards withdrawing their troops from MINUSTAH by June 2006 (Reftel). According to [...]	2005-08-09 21:54:00	Embassy Lima	CONFIDENTIAL	KPKO MARR PREL ASEC PE AA UN
05LIMA3489	CABINET CRISIS AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIR FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: The 8/11 resignation of Prime Minister Carlos Ferrero, in response to the appointment of Fernando Olivera as Foreign Minister, forced the resignation of the entire Cabinet and resulted in a serious political dilemma for President Alejandro Toledo. It remains an intergovernment [...]	2005-08-12 20:55:00	Embassy Lima	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR PINR PE
05LIMA3498	DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON REMAINING IN HAITI FOR THE [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-12 22:55:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KPKO MARR HA PE
05LIMA3548	NEW PRIME MINISTER, FOREIGN MINISTER AND DEFENSE [...] (C) New Prime Minister-designate Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (PPK) phoned the Ambassador on the morning of 8/16 to confirm press reports that he would be sworn-in later that day as Prime Minister. The Ambassador inquired as to other Cabinet changes that might affect upcoming meetings with SECDEF. P [...]	2005-08-16 21:59:00	Embassy Lima	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL MARR PE
05LIMA3549	CABINET INCLUDES SIX NEW FACES [...] (U) President Toledo swore in his new cabinet of ministers on 8/16. Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, previously Minister of Economy and Finance, became the Prime Minister. Six new cabinet members were approved: Oscar Maurtua Romana as Minister of Foreign Relations, Marciano Rengifo Ruiz as Minister of [...]	2005-08-16 22:12:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINR PREL ECON MARR PE
05LIMA4041	TFUS01: ADDITIONAL PERUVIAN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-16 21:37:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC PE
05LIMA4131	PERU ADDS CLOTHING TO OFFER FOR HURRICANE KATRINA [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-22 19:17:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC PE
05LIMA5037	CHILE-PERU MARITIME BOUNDARY - ECONOMIC STAKES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Aside from national sovereignty, Peru's main interest in the disputed waters at the Chile/Peru border is the area's fishery. The approximately 14,600 square miles of disputed seas are rich in anchovies, but less so than further north, making the area probably more valuable to [...]	2005-11-28 17:53:00	Embassy Lima	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL CI MARR ETRD PBTS PINS PE
05LIMA5231	DEATH OF PERUVIAN CONTRACTOR IN AFGHANISTAN [...] The Peruvian Foreign Ministry presented Embassy with a diplomatic note received here on 12/7 which requests information on the circumstances of the death of Martin Jara, a Peruvian citizen who was working as a contractor for the U.S. firm MVM Inc. The note also asks the USG to provide informa [...]	2005-12-12 12:14:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV MARR PE
05LIMA5286	SECOND DIPNOTE RE DEATH OF PERUVIAN CONTRACTOR IN [...] On 12/12, the Peruvian Foreign Ministry presented the Embassy with a second diplomatic note, dated 12/9, requesting information regarding the death in Afghanistan of Peruvian citizen Martin Jara. In this instance, the note inquires about the relationship between the USG and the companies that [...]	2005-12-14 13:58:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV MARR PE
05LIMA5309	THIRD DIPNOTE RE DEATH OF PERUVIAN CONTRACTOR IN [...] On 12/14, the Peruvian Foreign Ministry presented the Embassy with a third diplomatic note regarding the death in Afghanistan of Peruvian citizen Martin Jara. In this instance, the Foreign Ministry conveys the request of the 31st Lima Public Prosecutor's Office that Mr. Jara's body be returne [...]	2005-12-15 21:53:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV MARR ASEC PE
05LIMA5311	STATUS OF INQUIRIES INTO THE DEATHS OF PERUVIAN [...] Per Ref A, this message summarizes the information post needs in order to respond to diplomatic notes, family concerns, and media inquiries in these cases. 2. Embassy has received three diplomatic notes regarding Martin Jara Hichard, a security guard working for the U.S. firm MVM Inc. who [...]	2005-12-15 22:32:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV MARR ASEC PE
05LIMA5365	TOLEDO MAKES ANOTHER CONTROVERSIAL PICK FOR ARMY [...] (C) President Toledo has named a reported personal favorite, General Cesar Reinoso Diaz, to become Commanding General of the Army, passing over the three officers who would normally be considered next in line for the job by Army guidelines (which include seniority and military merit). Two of [...]	2005-12-20 20:20:00	Embassy Lima	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR MARR PE
05LIMA5446	ANNOUNCMENT OF FORCE ADJUSTMENT IN IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-27 22:00:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS PREL MARR MOPS IZ PE
05LJUBLJANA11	SLOVENIA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON NATO IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS: On 06 January, Pol-Miloff delivered reftel talking points to MFA Deputy Head of NATO Department Stanislav Vidovic. DATT and Pol-Miloff delivered reftel points to MoD Director for Defense Policy Uros Krek later the same day. Both Krek and Vidovic reiterated FoMin [...]	2005-01-07 08:56:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR SI NATO
05LJUBLJANA126	SLOVENIA: MFA SHEDS LIGHT ON ISAF AND NTM-I [...] (C) SUMMARY: During an unrelated demarche on 22 February, DCM and Pol-Miloff pressed MFA Security Policy Department Head Borut Mahnic for more information about Slovenian decisions to send officers to an ISAF Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and military trainers to a third country under [...]	2005-02-24 06:39:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR SI NATO
05LJUBLJANA136	SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT, [...] SUMMARY. Slovenia's proposed changes to the Slovene translation of ACSA were forwarded to EUCOM/J4- ID. TAG from Colorado will visit Slovenia in March. 2. POLITICAL-MILITARY A. DEPLOYMENTS. The third rotation of Slovenian soldiers left Slovenia in February to participate in the int [...]	2005-03-01 11:14:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR SI
05LJUBLJANA15	SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT, [...] SUMMARY. The new FMF Training case was signed in December and all documentation was completed in time to use the case to send nine students to training in January. The ACSA with Slovenia is not in force yet. 2. POLITICAL-MILITARY A. FMF/FMS BUDGET 1) ODC submitted the FY07-12 FMF [...]	2005-01-07 10:48:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR SI
05LJUBLJANA216	ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT, [...] SUMMARY. EUCOM provided three options on ACSA and we have contacted the Slovenes for their preference on how to proceed. The Combined Training and Education Plan was submitted to EUCOM; highlights are below. New FMF cases to purchase spares for Slovenia's HMMWVs were signed this month; the [...]	2005-04-04 09:48:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR SI
05LJUBLJANA235	SLOVENIA IN ISAF: NO CAVEATS AND POSSIBLY MORE [...] (S) Pol-Miloff delivered reftel talking points on 08 April to Stanislav Vidovic and Zorica Bukinac Cimpersek in the MFA Security Policy Department, noting in particular that Slovenia's "no caveats" policy for its ISAF troops allowed Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF) soldiers to be among the first [...]	2005-04-08 10:32:00	Embassy Ljubljana	SECRET	PREL MARR SI NATO
05LJUBLJANA302	ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT, [...] SUMMARY. Interest in purchasing C-27 has been informally discussed; Multi-national military exercise is being hosted by Slovenia; HMMWV spare parts are arriving; Slovene uniforms available for EDA; Bell 412 IFF installation delays; ACSA may be signed by June; ODC Chief transition is being coo [...]	2005-05-06 05:38:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR SI
05LJUBLJANA330	SLOVENIA VIEWS ON MAY 23 GAERC [...] Pol/Econ Chief delivered reftel talking points to Peter Grk of the MFA's Office for European Integration and Ales Balut of the Western Balkans Department on May 17. Slovenia's position on ESDP has not changed since our last discussion and Grk expressed the GoS' sincere desire, as a small coun [...]	2005-05-18 08:58:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR MOPS SI
05LJUBLJANA377	ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT, [...] SUMMARY. Embassy received a diplomatic note on ACSA from Slovene MFA; LOAs for JFCC and ASOC were signed; English language coordinator departed; Bell 412 IFF installation is delayed; EUCOM and DSCA approved the FY06 IMET program at the TPMR. 2. KEY ISSUES AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS A. FMF [...]	2005-06-09 06:18:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR SI
05LJUBLJANA461	ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT, [...] SUMMARY. The MOD signed the ACSA implementing letter; Gasper Kresnik is "FSN of the Year"; the new ODC Chief, Lt Col Gene Moty arrived; Bell 412 IFF installation schedule is not yet finalized. 2. KEY ISSUES AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS A. FMF 1) ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING (S3-D-TAC, $650,1 [...]	2005-07-08 02:37:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR SI
05LJUBLJANA555	ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT, [...] SUMMARY: THE PREVIOUS ODC CHIEF, LT COL MARGARET CLAYTOR, HAS DEPARTED FOR HER NEW ASSIGNMENT AT DEPARTMENT OF STATE IN WASHINGTON. THE NEW DCM ARRIVES FRIDAY 5 AUGUST. 2. KEY ISSUES AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS: A. FMS: NSTR B. DCA: THE AMBASSADOR RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT [...]	2005-08-04 08:03:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR SI
05LJUBLJANA576	RENEWAL OF ISAF'S U.N. MANDATE [...] (C) On August 9, PolMil Off met with MFA Security Policy Division staffer Zorica Bukinac Cimpersek to deliver reftel points. Cimpersek noted that Slovenia thought of ISAF and CFC-A integration as inevitable, but that Slovenia did not want to commit itself to a final decision on ISAF's mandate [...]	2005-08-10 08:10:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL SI NATO
05LJUBLJANA587	RENEWAL OF ISAF'S U.N. MANDATE: SLOVENIA OFFERS [...] (C) On July 12, MFA Security Division staffer Zorica Bukinac Cimpersek informed PolMil Off that she wished to clarify her previous comments (reported ref B) to note that Slovenia considered the current ISAF mandate broad enough to allow for ISAF-OEF integration and the realization of ISAF's se [...]	2005-08-12 05:40:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL SI NATO
05LJUBLJANA610	SLOVENIA: LUNCH WITH PM: MOVING FORWARD ON [...] (C) Summary: In one-on-one lunch August 23, PM Jansa said he would continue in September to try to move his coalition toward accepting a deployment of trainers/mentors to Iraq, noting that political progress on the Iraqi constitution should make his job easier. He reported that that day he [...]	2005-08-24 08:47:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR ECON SI
05LJUBLJANA639	TFUSO1: SLOVENIA OFFERS ASSISTANCE [...] Slovenia has offered to send SIT 22 million (approx. $110,000) worth of supplies to the U.S. to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina. According to the Department of Civil Protection at the Ministry of Defense the donation will include: 250 adult camp beds 250 mattresses 780 blankets [...]	2005-09-06 08:59:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	AEMR EAID PREL MARR US SI
05LJUBLJANA748	SLOVENIA: COM MEETS WITH DEFENSE MINISTER, ITF [...] (C) SUMMARY: On October 18, COM met with International Trust Fund for Demining (ITF) Director Dorijan Marsic to discuss the possibility of sending demining trainers and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) specialists to the NATO Training Mission in Iraq (NTM-I). Marsic indicated that ITF was [...]	2005-10-24 07:27:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS ECON PGOV PREL SI NATO
05LJUBLJANA786	ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT, [...] SUMMARY: SLOVENIA IS SHOWING INTEREST IN PURCHASING EITHER THE C-27 OR CASA FOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT OF THEIR DEPLOYED TROOPS. RAYTHEON WILL BE PITCHING A JAVELIN, STINGER AND TOW MISSILE CAPABILITY FOR SLOVENIA'S 152 ARMORED INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE PROCUREMENT. WE ARE WORKING TO STREAMLINE [...]	2005-11-15 04:23:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR SI
05LJUBLJANA857	ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT, NOVEMBER 2005 [...] SUMMARY: - RAYTHEON HAS BRIEFED THE SLOVENIANS ON TOW, JAVELIN AND STINGER WEA - THE SLOVENIANS HAVE INFORMALLY INDICATED THAT THEY WILL BE SUBMITTI - WE HAVE A DISAM MET SCHEDULED FOR THE NEW SLOVENIAN FMS CASE MANAGE - THE SLOVENE MINISTER OF DEFENSE WILL BE INVITED TO CLOSE ONE OF T [...]	2005-12-15 05:18:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR SI
05LJUBLJANA862	ODC SLOVENIA SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT, [...] SUMMARY: - RAYTHEON HAS BRIEFED THE SLOVENIANS ON TOW, JAVELIN AND STINGER WEAPON SYSTEMS. - THE SLOVENIANS HAVE INFORMALLY INDICATED THAT THEY WILL BE SUBMITTING AN LOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE MILES AND IHITS SYSTEMS. - WE HAVE A DISAM MET SCHEDULED FOR THE NEW SLOVENIAN FMS CASE MAN [...]	2005-12-16 07:35:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR SI
05LJUBLJANA882	OSCE: U/S BURNS BILATERAL MEETING WITH CIO [...] (U) Summary. Meeting on the margins of the OSCE Ministerial, U/S Burns and Slovene Foreign Minister and Chairman in Office of the OSCE Dimitrij Rupel discussed Slovenia's cooperation in and contribution to international peacekeeping missions; the Government of Slovenia's (GOS) recent politi [...]	2005-12-27 07:12:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS SI
05LJUBLJANA92	SLOVENIA: INCREASED CONTRIBUTIONS EXPECTED FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: Building on COM's recent conversations with PM Janez Jansa and DefMin Karl Erjavec, the snapshot below provides new information about Slovenian contributions for Iraq and Afghanistan and summarizes what we have reported piecemeal in recent weeks. Slovenia may offer five or more [...]	2005-02-10 11:43:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR SI NATO
05LONDON793	FUTURE OF IRAQ COALITION [...] (S) We delivered reftel points on January 28 to FCO Iraq Policy Unit DepDir for PolMil Gerard Russell. Russell was grateful for the points and exceptionally complimentary of their attention to other coalition partners. The points should help to reassure various countries that USG and HMG off [...]	2005-01-28 12:17:00	Embassy London	SECRET	MARR PREL MOPS UNSC IZ UK
05MADRID109	SPAIN: NO DECISION YET ON ISAF STAGE II [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel points to Deputy National Security Adviser Maria Jesus Alonso on 1/11, following up on recent Embassy calls on Alonso and other GOS officials to encourage Spanish participation in ISAF Stage II through leadership of a PRT. Poloff stressed the importance of the issue to t [...]	2005-01-12 16:02:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF SP NATO
05MADRID1693	SPAIN: ISAF CAVEATS [...] (C) Summary: Senior Spanish Defense and Foreign Ministry officials said they will reevaluate the caveats placed on their forces in Afghanistan in light of Spain's new missions there: leading a PRT and an FSB in western Afghanistan. Current caveats on Spanish operations in Afghanistan will bec [...]	2005-05-04 07:52:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF SP NATO
05MADRID171	SPAIN ON RELATIONS WITH USG: "WE WANT BACK IN" [...] Summary. The Zapatero Government has undertaken a series of gestures intended to signal their desire for improved ties with the USG. Spain will contribute $20 million to the UNDP to support the Iraq elections, met a USG request to press Arab governments to encourage Sunni participation in the Iraq [...]	2005-01-15 12:21:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR SP
05MADRID1748	SPAIN-VENEZUELA ARMS TRANSFERS: DEMARCHE ON U.S. [...] (C) Poloff met with MFA Office Director for International Disarmament and Terrorism Issues Marcos Rodriguez on May 9 to convey reftel points on U.S. third-party transfer requirements related to Spain's sale of weapons to Venezuela. Rodriguez (protect) said that he was "one of many" in the MFA [...]	2005-05-09 13:06:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR PREL SP VZ
05MADRID1749	SPAIN-VENEZUELA ARMS TRANSFERS: DEMARCHE ON U.S. [...] (C) Poloff met with MFA Office Director for International Disarmament and Terrorism Issues Marcos Rodriguez on May 9 to convey reftel points on U.S. third-party transfer requirements related to Spain's sale of weapons to Venezuela. Rodriguez (protect) said that he was "one of many" in the MFA [...]	2005-05-09 13:06:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR PREL SP VZ
05MADRID1750	SPAIN-VENEZUELA ARMS TRANSFERS: DEMARCHE ON U.S. [...] (C) Poloff met with MFA Office Director for International Disarmament and Terrorism Issues Marcos Rodriguez on May 9 to convey reftel points on U.S. third-party transfer requirements related to Spain's sale of weapons to Venezuela. Rodriguez (protect) said that he was "one of many" in the MFA [...]	2005-05-09 13:06:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR PREL SP VZ
05MADRID1751	SPAIN: RESPONSE ON CIVILIAN COMPONENTS OF [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-09 13:06:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF SP NATO
05MADRID1816	FM MORATINOS URGES NORTH AFRICAN "COLLECTIVE [...] (U) During a visit to Paris, FM Miguel Angel Moratinos urged the governments of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania to begin laying the groundwork for the formation of a "collective security system" to help foster regional stability. Moratinos acknowledged that his recommendation [...]	2005-05-12 14:00:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR SP
05MADRID1891	SPAIN'S VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF THE MAY 23 EU FOREIGN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Poloff discussed the China Arms Embargo, European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP),and Sudan with Carlos Fernandez-Arias, MFA EU Policy Coordinator (and Special Assistant to MFA Political Director Dezcallar) on May 17. Fernandez-Arias does not expect the China Arms Embargo [...]	2005-05-18 10:37:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	CH PREL SU MARR MOPS SP EUN
05MADRID2186	SPANISH RESPONSE TO AFRICAN UNION AIRLIFT DEMARCHE [...] (C) Summary: Spain has opted to go the European Union route in offering assistance to the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS). Spain has donated two small tactical transport planes to the AU as part of the EU effort, and has lent along with the planes Spanish pilots and maintenance workers [...]	2005-06-08 10:49:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR SP SU NATO
05MADRID2296	SPAIN FAVORS NICARAGUA MANPADS DESTRUCTION [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-14 15:28:00	Embassy Madrid	SECRET	MARR PARM PREL PTER SP
05MADRID2451	SPAIN AGREES TO MEETING WITH USG ON CHEMICAL [...] (C) Poloff met with the Spanish Foreign Ministry's deputy director of International Disarmament Affairs, Marcos Rodriguez Cantero, June 24 to convey Washington's desire to meet with Spanish experts in The Hague during the 41st Executive Council Session June 28 to July 5 to discuss the text of [...]	2005-06-24 15:38:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR KTIA SP CWC
05MADRID2588	AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MOD BONO [...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador held a successful first meeting on July 6 with Minister of Defense Jose Bono and CHOD General Felix Sanz. Bono thanked the Ambassador for the USG's warm reception during his visit to the U.S. in early May, particularly during his productive meeting with Secretary Rumsfel [...]	2005-07-08 15:06:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR SP VZ
05MADRID2750	GOS DENIES SHIFT IN CHINA ARMS EMBARGO POLICY [...] (C) Summary. Spanish media reported that President Zapatero expressed support for a lifting of the EU China arms embargo during an official visit to China. DCM spoke with Deputy FM Bernardino Leon and with MOD Chief of Staff Miguel Fernandez Palacio to convey the sensitivity of this issue for [...]	2005-07-26 11:54:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR SP
05MADRID2943	SPAIN: AFGHANISTAN TRAGEDY OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR [...] (SBU) The tragic loss of 17 Spanish military personnel in the helicopter crash in Afghanistan offers the opportunity for the US to reach out to the Spanish public through their senior leadership as we express our condolences on the loss of life and our support for Spain's continued commitment t [...]	2005-08-17 07:31:00	Embassy Madrid	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV SP MARR
05MADRID2967	SPAIN: ZAPATERO'S CAREFUL HELO CRASH RESPONSE [...] (SBU) Through the first 24 hours after two Spanish helicopters crashed in Afghanistan on August 16, killing 17 Spanish soldiers and injuring five others, President Zapatero and Defense Minister Bono have responded quickly and efficiently, garnering positive press and few public complaints. Cl [...]	2005-08-17 17:12:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR SP AF
05MADRID4033	SPAIN'S REPLY TO DEMARCHE ON EU GENDARMERIE IN [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-21 12:32:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	KPKO MARR PREL
05MANAMA1829	NAVCENT COMMANDER MAKES INITIAL CALLS ON BAHRAIN [...] (C) The Crown Prince, DPM Shaikh Mohammed, and MFA Minister of State Abdul Ghaffar all praised the positive role played by the U.S. Navy, both in Bahrain and in the region, during introductory calls December 10 by newly-arrived NAVCENT Commander Vice Admiral Walsh. All three raised the Navy [...]	2005-12-12 08:56:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR BA BILAT OFFICIALS REGION
05MANAMA186	BAHRAIN: AGREEMENT ON CHALLENGE INSPECTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-09 08:41:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR MASS MOPS BA
05MANAMA1880	NAVCENT COMMANDER MAKES INITIAL CALLS ON BAHRAIN [...] (C) The Crown Prince, DPM Shaikh Mohammed, and MFA Minister of State Abdul Ghaffar all praised the positive role played by the U.S. Navy, both in Bahrain and in the region, during introductory calls December 10 by newly-arrived NAVCENT Commander Vice Admiral Walsh. All three raised the Navy [...]	2005-12-21 10:59:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR BA OFFICIALS REGION BILAT
05MANAMA1889	GENERAL ABIZAID DISCUSSES IRAQ, IRAN WITH CROWN [...] (C) Centcom Commander General Abizaid December 21 met separately with Crown Prince Salman and Defense Minister Shaikh Khalifa and discussed the situation in Iraq, Iranian influence in Iraq, Al Qaida, Afghanistan, and the bilateral military relationship. Regarding Iraq, both the CP and DefMin [...]	2005-12-23 09:46:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR BA IZ IR BILAT OFFICIALS CTR REGION
05MANAMA193	SCENESETTER FOR COMBATANT COMMANDER CENTRAL COMMAND, [...] (S) General Abizaid, we look forward to your visit to Bahrain. We have asked for a call on the Crown Prince and Commander in Chief of Bahrain Defence Force, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Minister of Defense, General Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. We also expect you will have t [...]	2005-01-27 16:30:00	Embassy Manama	SECRET	PREL MARR MOPS PGOV ASEC PTER KDEM BA IZ
05MANAMA229	GULF DAILY NEWS ARTICLE CLAIMS TORTURE OF BAHRAINI [...] (C) While there have been previous press reports on the six Bahraini detainees at Guantanamo, their "imminent" release, and complaints about conditions there, a February 10 article in the English-language Gulf Daily News is perhaps one of the more detailed and widely disseminated "expose" pie [...]	2005-02-16 14:51:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	KAWC PREL PTER MARR BA
05MANAMA251	GENERAL ABIZAID DISCUSSES IRAQ, IRAN, TERRORISM [...] (C) CENTCOM Commander General Abizaid discussed with Crown Prince Salman and Defense Minister Shaikh Khalifa in separate meetings February 16 the situation in Iraq following the elections; Iran and its nuclear program; Lebanon and Syria; the threat of terrorism in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Ku [...]	2005-02-23 15:27:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PREL ASEC PTER BA IZ IR LE SY
05MANAMA280	BAHRAIN FACES BUDGET CRUNCH FOLLOWING SAUDI OIL [...] (C) Summary. Although often lumped together with its richer GCC neighbors, Bahrain is in fact a modest oil producer and is now facing an unexpected budget crunch - despite continuing high international oil prices. Robust spending on much-needed capital projects (deferred when oil prices wer [...]	2005-03-01 13:33:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN EPET ENRG MARR PREL BA
05MANAMA530	BAHRAIN REACTION TO CENTCOM MASTER PLAN [...] (S) Post has reviewed the CENTCOM Master Plan and does not anticipate that Bahrain will have any major problems with it. We have already discussed the major issues in the plan with the GoB due to previous requirements, and there are no changes in the current plan. 2. (S) Concerning the Forw [...]	2005-04-11 03:57:00	Embassy Manama	SECRET	MARR PREL BA
05MANAMA824	BAHRAIN: DELIVERY OF USG RESPONSES ON PROPOSED [...] (C) Pol/Econ chief June 8 delivered reftel demarche on negotiating a Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) host country agreement (HCA) on challenge inspections to MFA Director for International Organization Affairs Ghassan Shaikho. Shaikho said that he was willing to explore the possibility of [...]	2005-06-11 07:02:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR MASS MOPS KTIA BA
05MANAMA940	BAHRAINI CHARGE WOUNDED IN BAGHDAD ASSASSINATION [...] (C) The press reports that Bahraini Charge in Baghdad Hassan Al Ansari was wounded in a morning assassination attempt in front of his residence July 5. The MFA confirmed to the Embassy that Al Ansari had been hit in the shoulder or arm but indicated that the wounds were not serious and he was [...]	2005-07-05 13:24:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ASEC MARR PTER BA IZ
05MANILA1056	FURTHER PROGRESS IN COUNTERTERRORISM SCENARIO [...] (C) SUMMARY. The second in a series of USG-GRP staff talks on the development of counterterrorism cooperation scenarios produced progress, with a notable "climate change" on the RP side in the wake of the February 14 terrorist bombings in Manila and Mindanao. The two sides reached consensus [...]	2005-03-07 06:46:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PTER RP
05MANILA1059	DEFENSE SECRETARY FOCUSED ON PDR AND [...] (C) SUMMARY. Defense Secretary Cruz has made Philippine Defense Reform (PDR) the centerpiece of his tenure, and is also focused on ending the country's multiple insurgencies within the first six years of the 18-year PDR program. His new approaches include the "500 barangay" program, which wi [...]	2005-03-07 08:13:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PINS PTER AS NZ JA RP
05MANILA1257	ROMULO'S CHINA TRIP FIXES DATES FOR PRESIDENT HU [...] (C) According to Department of Foreign Affairs China Director Maria Theresa Almojuela, the main purpose of Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo,s February 28-March 2 visit to SIPDIS China was to fix the timing for President Hu Jintao,s state visit to the Philippines, which is now set for April [...]	2005-03-17 08:23:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS CH RP
05MANILA1258	RP-JAPAN POLITICAL SECURITY TALKS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The first-ever Philippine-Japanese political security talks allowed both sides to exchange views on China, North Korea, terrorism, and other issues. While few concrete results emerged from the one-day discussions, they did establish the framework for a continuing and developing [...]	2005-03-17 08:43:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL MOPS JA RP
05MANILA1348	THIRD COUNTERTERRORISM STAFF TALKS SET STAGE FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY. The third in a series of counterterrorism scenario staff talks clarified the parameters of possible enhanced US-Philippine cooperation, setting the stage for a tentatively scheduled flag officer-level seminar in May that will examine the key issues for key decision makers, especi [...]	2005-03-23 07:17:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR PTER RP
05MANILA1594	ADMIRAL FALLON'S VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES [...] (C) SUMMARY. President Arroyo told Admiral Fallon during his March 28-30 visit she intends to move Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) headquarters to Pagadian in order to take the fight closer to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorists. National Defense Secretary Cruz's focus on [...]	2005-04-06 07:35:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PTER PINS PREL RP
05MANILA1597	REQUEST FOR JIATF-WEST SUPPORT FOR DEA TRAINING [...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) Action request -- DEA Manila Country Office, with support of the Mission's Law Enforcement Working Group, requests $5,000 in funding assistance from Joint Interagency Task Force-West (JIATF-W) to meet P [...]	2005-04-06 08:51:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL SNAR KCRM MARR MASS PGOV RP
05MANILA1641	CORRUPTION UPDATE: PLUNDER CHARGES (AT LAST) [...] (C) Summary: The Ombudsman filed plunder charges on April 6 against Major General Carlos Garcia and his immediate family members, while his court martial continues. Neither case is expected to conclude soon, however. The GRP has also filed new charges against 21 officials in the Department [...]	2005-04-08 08:12:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KCOR PREL MARR ECON RP
05MANILA1716	BUILDING A BRIDGE ON TAWI-TAWI [...] (U) SUMMARY. Embassy believes the number one USPACOM FY05/FY06 humanitarian assistance objective in the Philippines should be the Tawi-Tawi bridge project. The project will have a strategic impact on the "rat-line" terrorists use to enter and leave the Philippines. Although much smaller in [...]	2005-04-14 05:49:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER MOPS MARR PREL PINS EAID RP
05MANILA1889	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DEPUTY SECRETARY ZOELLICK [...] (U) Manila is our fourth largest post, with about 265 American employees and 1000 locally engaged staff. Our aim is to be the United States' best. The mission of our team of 26 USG agencies is to revitalize and carry to maturity the US-Philippine partnership and alliance by strengthening ou [...]	2005-04-26 09:10:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OVIP PTER EAID ECON MARR RP
05MANILA1954	CHINESE PRESIDENT HU JINTAO VISITS MANILA [...] (C) SUMMARY. The state visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao focused primarily on economic and trade issues, with apparently no discussion of improving military-to-military ties. Although Deputy Chief of the General Staff General Xiong Guang Kai plans a trip Manila in May, observers do not e [...]	2005-04-29 08:31:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PINR CH RP
05MANILA1960	PDR SHIFTING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Under the personal direction of Defense Secretary Cruz, Philippine Defense Reform (PDR) is moving to SIPDIS the implementation phase. The GRP has requested three additional US experts to complement the nine already in place to carry out an ambitious, but well thought through [...]	2005-04-29 09:39:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PINS MG ID AS RP
05MANILA2277	THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MAY 5 MEETING WITH [...] (U) May 5, 2005; 10:00 a.m.; Manila, the Philippines. 2. (C) Summary: President Arroyo underscored to the Deputy Secretary on May 5 that she considered the U.S. to be the SIPDIS Philippines' closest partner in dealing with security, economic and other issues. She confirmed that her go [...]	2005-05-18 06:38:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER MARR ECON OVIP RP CH BM IZ SU ID
05MANILA2278	THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MAY 5, 2005 MEETING WITH [...] (U) May 5, 2005; 9:00 a.m.; Manila, the Philippines. 2. (C) SUMMARY. Anti-terrorism legislation will be on top of the Arroyo Administration's agenda once the Philippine Congress passes a value added tax. GRP officials told Deputy Secretary Zoellick they hope to rally support around an [...]	2005-05-18 06:42:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER MARR MASS MCAP ECON ETRD EFIN KISL
05MANILA2335	DEFENSE SECRETARY MAKES STRONG PUBLIC CASE FOR PDR [...] (U) SUMMARY. In a major speech at the prestigious Manila Overseas Press Club, Secretary of National Defense Cruz made a strong public pitch for Philippine Defense Reform (PDR),saying it would allow the Philippines to defeat the multiple insurgencies and terrorist threats facing the country. [...]	2005-05-20 08:05:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PINS PTER CH RP
05MANILA2691	DEFENSE SECRETARY WILLING TO TACKLE TOUGH POLICY [...] (C) SUMMARY. Secretary of National Defense Cruz appears ready to explore three key policy questions in the US-RP defense relationship: combined rules of engagement; a legal framework for counterterrorism cooperation; and cooperative security locations. In doing so, his emphasis seems to be o [...]	2005-06-10 04:35:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS MCAP PREL PTER RP

05MANILA286	AFP/DND TALKS PRODUCE PROGRESS ON COUNTERTERRORISM [...] (C) SUMMARY. USPACOM's January 12-14 working level meetings with Department of National Defense (DND) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) counterparts succeeded in developing a range of enhanced US-GRP counterterrorism scenarios that should set the stage for further in-depth discussion [...]	2005-01-19 09:25:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PTER PINS RP
05MANILA3771	AFP RECOVERS/SEEKS TO IDENTIFY TERRORIST REMAINS [...] (S/NF) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) units recovered on August 11 in the vicinity of Datu Odin, Sinsuat in the Mindanao province of Maguindanao the remains of a terrorist killed in an engagement a month earlier with AFP troops tracking Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) leader Khadaffy Janjalani. [...]	2005-08-16 06:09:00	Embassy Manila	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER MOPS MARR PREL PINS PINR ID RP
05MANILA3790	GENERAL GENEROSA SENGA ASSUMES COMMAND OF ARMED [...] (SBU) Summary. Lieutenant General Generosa Senga assumed command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from retiring General Efren Abu in an August 15 change of command ceremony. Senga has a reputation as a combat commander. A classmate of Abu's, he is expected to continue many of his pred [...]	2005-08-17 08:56:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR MCAP PGOV PINS PINR PTER RP
05MANILA3846	DEFENSE SECRETARY CRUZ DETAILS PLANS TO IMPROVE [...] (C) Summary. Defense Secretary Cruz's multi-faceted reform agenda includes establishing new budget and procurement procedures, buying counterinsurgency equipment, revamping training, and restructuring Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intelligence services. The GRP hopes an eventual pe [...]	2005-08-19 09:20:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR MCAP PREL PTER PINS RP
05MANILA464	ANTI-CORRUPTION DRIVE PICKS UP STEAM [...] (C) Summary: Mission is actively working with GRP counterparts to help them develop legal cases against Philippine officials who have allegedly been engaged in graft and other forms of corruption. GRP officials have recently advanced numerous new corruption-related cases against prominent m [...]	2005-01-28 07:35:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KCOR PREL MARR ECON PINR RP
05MANILA5138	MANAGING THE IMPACT OF THE ALLEGED RAPE CASE [...] (SBU) Embassy's proactive consultations with Department of Foreign Affairs officials, briefing of political leaders, and interactions with media appear to have focused political and media attention constructively on cooperation between U.S. and Filipino authorities, according to the Visiting [...]	2005-11-03 01:12:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR PHUM RP
05MANILA5231	LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN ALLEGED RAPE CASE INVOLVING [...] (U) This is an action request -- see para 6. 2. (C) Summary: Acting Foreign Secretary Seguis delivered to Embassy on November 8 formal subpoenas for six US Marines allegedly involved in the rape of a Filipina in Olongapo City on November 1 (see text of Dip Note and DFA press release in [...]	2005-11-03 01:12:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR ASEC PHUM PGOV PINS RP
05MANILA5300	UPDATE ON ALLEGED RAPE CASE INVOLVING US MARINES [...] (C) SUMMARY. Amid continued heightened press coverage of the alleged rape case involving six US Marines, Visiting Forces Agreement Commission (VFACOM) Executive Director Paredes visited the Embassy November 10 to verify that the individuals remained in US custody. In a private meeting with [...]	2005-11-03 01:12:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR ASEC PHUM PGOV PINS KCRM RP
05MANILA5316	AFP ENGAGES ABU SAYYAF TERRORISTS ON JOLO [...] (C) In a significant combat operation, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) units engaged Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists on the island of Jolo over the weekend of November 12-13. The AFP initiated the operation, which involved Task Force Comet and elements of the 104th Brigade, 3d Marine [...]	2005-11-13 11:31:00	Embassy Manila	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PINS MOPS MARR MCAP RP
05MANILA5317	PRESIDENT ARROYO AND FOREIGN SECRETARY ROMULO [...] (C) SUMMARY. President Arroyo expressed appreciation to visiting EAP DAS Eric John and Charge Jones for USG cooperation in the investigation of six US Marines allegedly involved in the November 1 alleged rape of a Filipina in the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA),but warned of a polit [...]	2005-11-13 12:03:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR ASEC PHUM PGOV PINS KCRM RP
05MANILA5331	EAP DAS JOHN'S NOVEMBER 11 MEETING WITH PRESIDENT [...] (C) Summary: EAP DAS John and Charge met November 11 with President Arroyo. Arroyo underscored her government's support for Philippine Defense Reform (PDR) and continued counterterrorism cooperation. She expressed interest in the U.S. and the GRP agreeing to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA),sa [...]	2005-11-15 02:07:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR MARR PTER PHUM ETRD RP BM UNSC
05MANILA5348	ALLEGED RAPE CASE: GRP REQUEST FOR CUSTODY [...] (C) Summary/Comment: In apparent response to a November 17 hearing called by the Congressional Oversight Committee for the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA),Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officials called in Charge on November 16 to present diplomatic notes asserting GRP positions and i [...]	2005-11-15 23:10:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM ASEC KCRM RP
05MANILA5396	NOVEMBER 18 UPDATE ON ALLEGED RAPE CASE [...] (C) Summary. The six U.S. Marines under investigation in the alleged rape case have been moved to the U.S. Embassy compound as of November 18. NCIS investigators have offered their cooperation to GRP authorities but have only received access to one witness (the driver of the van) so far. CD [...]	2005-11-17 10:27:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM ASEC KCRM RP
05MANILA5459	UNEVENTFUL PRELIMINARY HEARING IN SUBIC RAPE CASE [...] (SBU) This is an action request by OOB November 25 -- see para 8. 2. (SBU) Summary. The preliminary hearing in the case of six Marines allegedly involved in the rape of a 22-year old Filipina at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) began November 23 at the Olongapo City Prosecuto [...]	2005-11-03 01:12:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR ASEC PHUM PGOV KCRM CASC RP
05MANILA5507	FIVE OF SIX MARINES SUBMIT COUNTER-AFFIDAVITS [...] (SBU) Summary. Five of the six Marines accused of involvement in the alleged rape of a Filipina submitted counter-affidavits in the second preliminary hearing on November 29. The attorney for the sixth, LCPL Smith, said his client wanted to know the nature and consequences of the complaint [...]	2005-11-03 01:12:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR ASEC PHUM PGOV KCRM CASC RP
05MANILA5510	SCENE SETTER FOR DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE [...] (S/NF) Summary. Comprehensive counterterrorism efforts -- ranging from the military to humanitarian to public diplomacy -- top the broad U.S. agenda in the Philippines' still struggling democracy. In Manila, you will meet President Arroyo, former President Ramos, Executive Secretary Ermita, [...]	2005-11-28 11:38:00	Embassy Manila	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PINR ASEC OVIP PINS MOPS MARR PGOV RP
05MANILA5619	SCENE SETTER FOR SENATOR CHRISTOPHER BOND [...] (S/NF) Summary. Comprehensive counterterrorism efforts -- ranging from the military to humanitarian to public diplomacy -- top the broad U.S. agenda in the Philippines' still struggling democracy. In Manila, you will meet President Arroyo, National Security Advisor Gonzales, National Intell [...]	2005-12-02 06:45:00	Embassy Manila	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PINR ASEC OVIP PINS MOPS MARR PGOV RP
05MANILA5755	PROSECUTOR CONCLUDES PRELIMINARY HEARINGS IN SUBIC [...] (SBU) Summary: The prosecutor presiding over alleged rape case hearings involving six US Marines announced that the December 9 preliminary investigation hearing would be the last. He gave all parties a deadline of December 19 to submit all memoranda, after which he will determine whether th [...]	2005-11-03 01:12:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR ASEC PHUM PGOV KCRM CASC RP
05MANILA5964	MAKING THE MOST OUT OF THE "MERCY" [...] (SBU) Summary. A visit by the USNS Mercy to the Philippines could contribute significantly to our program of civil-military operations (CMO) in the Sulu Archipelago and have a positive impact our counterterrorism efforts there. Some additional support, e.g., medium-lift helicopters, may be n [...]	2005-12-27 09:30:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR MOPS PHUM RP
05MANILA5966	PROSECUTOR FILES CHARGES AGAINST FOUR MARINES IN [...] (SBU) Summary. The Olongapo City Prosecutor filed charges on December 27 against four of the six Marines under investigation for the alleged rape of a Filipina. In comments to the media, the prosecutor said he intended to seek custody of the four Marines once the court had issued arrest war [...]	2005-11-03 01:12:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR ASEC PHUM PGOV KCRM CASC RP
05MANILA5987	TWO MARINES EXIT THE PHILIPPINES [...] (SBU) Corporal Corey Burris and Lance Corporal Albert Lara departed the Philippines via US military aircraft at 4:40 p.m. local time on December 28, following the dismissal by the Olongapo City prosecutor the previous day of the complaint against them in the case of the alleged November 1 rap [...]	2005-12-28 09:40:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR ASEC PHUM PGOV KCRM CASC RP
05MANILA683	ADMIRAL FARGO'S TALKS WITH SECRETARY OF NATIONAL [...] (C) SUMMARY. Secretary of Defense Cruz presented to Admiral Fargo in February 9 discussions a new framework for US-RP counterterrorism cooperation. "Kapit Bisig" would encompass humanitarian/civil affairs, exercises, and operations. Cruz expressed confidence that such a framework, which inc [...]	2005-02-11 08:20:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS RP
05MANILA729	CPP/NPA DENOUNCES BALIKATAN EXERCISE [...] (SBU) On February 11, Gregorio "Ka Roger" Rosal, the spokesman for the Communist Party of the Philippines/New Peoples Army (CPP/NPA),denounced the upcoming annual Balikatan exercise as "a blatant mockery of Philippine sovereignty." Rosal claimed US troops intended to "interfere" in the armed [...]	2005-02-15 23:57:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PREL PINS RP
05MANILA84	LATEST PROGRESS ON ANTI-CORRUPTION [...] (C) SUMMARY: The President's new anti-corruption czar has requested Embassy's cooperation, which Embassy officers will provide in addition to ongoing coordination with the Office of the Ombudsman. The GRP is making progress on some new high profile corruption cases, most recently charging an [...]	2005-01-06 08:45:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KCOR PREL MARR ECON PINR RP
05MAPUTO310	MOZAMBIQUE: ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR AFRICAN [...] (C) Summary: In her March 2 meetings with President Guebuza, Prime Minister Diogo, Foreign Minister Abreu, and other officials visiting A/S Newman outlined USG priorities of fighting HIV/AIDS and promoting economic development. She emphasized the need for the GRM to show leadership in discussi [...]	2005-03-07 12:17:00	Embassy Maputo	CONFIDENTIAL	EINV ECON KPKO PGOV MARR MASS KTIA PREL MZ MCC
05MAPUTO321	MOZAMBIQUE: A/S NEWMAN MEETING WITH PRESIDENT [...] (C) Summary: Visiting Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Constance Newman, accompanied by the Ambassador, met with Mozambique's Minister in the Presidency for Diplomatic Affairs, Francisco Madeira, March 2. Minister Madeira received A/S Newman immediately after returning from a visit to Z [...]	2005-03-09 15:11:00	Embassy Maputo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ETRD KPKO MARR MASS EINV MZ ZI
05MAPUTO360	MZ - ACOTA - HUMAN RIGHTS CERTIFICATION COMPLETED [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-18 09:27:00	Embassy Maputo	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PHUM PGOV MZ ACOTA
05MAPUTO438	MOZAMBIQUE - ACOTA - HUMAN RIGHTS CERTIFICATION [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-05 08:38:00	Embassy Maputo	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PHUM PGOV MZ ACOTA
05MAPUTO455	ACOTA - HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING - MZ [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-08 10:03:00	Embassy Maputo	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PHUM PGOV MZ ACOTA
05MAPUTO682	MOZAMBIQUE: UPDATE ON USG HUMANITARIAN DEMINING [...] PM/WRA Program Officer Deborah Netland and PM/WRA Foreign Affairs Officer Peggy Pope visited Mozambique April 26 - May 6. During their visit they examined the impact of USG humanitarian demining assistance and strongly urged the GRM to play a much more active role in supporting its mine action [...]	2005-06-01 05:36:00	Embassy Maputo	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT EAID KHDP MARR MOPS PREL MZ MAS
05MAPUTO909	MOZAMBIQUE: AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES MOZAMBICAN ACOTA [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please treat accordingly. Not for internet distribution. 2. (U) Ambassador and Defense Attache met July 25 with Minister of Defense Dai, Chief of the Armed Forces General Lidimo, and Defense Foreign Liaison Officer Brigadier General De Castro for the formal a [...]	2005-07-25 14:34:00	Embassy Maputo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS MARR PGOV PREL MZ ACOTA
05MUSCAT1208	OMAN SEEKS MORE INFORMATION ON NATO [...] (U) This is an action request - see para 7. 2. (C) Summary: A senior Omani diplomat says Oman's unwillingness to engage in NATO's Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) stems from the impression that NATO members lack a common conception of what ICI should be, and the fear that its aims are [...]	2005-07-31 02:49:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR XF MU
05MUSCAT1533	TFPK01: OMAN GRANTS BLANKET OVERFLIGHT CLEARANCE [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-13 07:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC MARR PREL AMGT CASC PK
05MUSCAT1934	GEN ABIZAID'S DECEMBER 26 MEETING WITH SULTAN [...] (C) In a convivial 80-minute exchange on December 26, Sultan Qaboos shared with USCENTCOM CDR Gen Abizaid his thoughts on Iraq, Iran, the war on terror and the state of bilateral relations. Agreeing with Gen Abizaid on many points, the Sultan argued for a less intrusive Arab role in Iraq's tr [...]	2005-12-31 05:27:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PTER PGOV XF IR IZ MU
05MUSCAT33	OMAN MFA ON CWC HOST COUNTRY AGREEMENT DRAFT [...] (U) This is an action request for AC/CB. See para 8. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C/NF) Oman responded to the U.S. draft CWC Host Country Agreement (HCA) with a number of proposed amendments. The Foreign Ministry asks that the HCA be converted to letter format, that it delete the term [...]	2005-01-05 12:41:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PARM MARR MASS MOPS MU
05MUSCAT547	GEN ABIZAID'S 3/29 MEETING WITH SULTAN QABOOS [...] (C) In a March 29 visit by USCENTCOM CDR Gen Abizaid, Sultan Qaboos credited Saudi Arabia for tactical successes against terrorism but worried whether the Al Saud yet have a longer term strategy. He sees Iraq still at a crossroads, expressing concern over the country's territorial integrity, [...]	2005-04-04 08:08:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINS PINR PGOV KDEM ETRD MARR XF IR IZ MU
05MUSCAT565	CENTCOM MASTER PLAN FOR DEFENSE POSTURE [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-06 09:58:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	MARR PREL MU
05MUSCAT599	GEN ABIZAID'S MEETINGS WITH OMANI FOREIGN, DEFENSE [...] (C) Senior Omani foreign affairs and defense officials shared views with CENTCOM CDR Gen Abizaid on the brewing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with the Omanis consistently advocating direct dialogue as a means to ease pressures and forestall an Iranian nuclear program. The Omanis shared [...]	2005-04-12 02:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MOPS MARR PTER SMIG MNUC XF XD MU
05NAIROBI4002	UK FRUSTRATIONS WITH CT COOPERATION IN KENYA [...] (C) SUMMARY: British counterparts told Poloffs September 19 they are focusing their counter-terrorism (CT) efforts in Kenya on border and aviation security and have money to spend in both arenas. They are, however, frustrated with the Kenyan government,s lackluster CT performance and also c [...]	2005-09-26 13:53:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS PTER MARR MOPS PGOV KE
05NAIROBI4559	KENYA PURSUING PURCHASE OF F5'S FROM SAUDI ARABIA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Post has received Kenyan End-Use Monitoring (EUM) Assurances for a pending purchase of 14 used F-5 aircraft from Saudi Arabia. In separate meetings with the Permanent Secretaries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, Ambassador and DCM addressed concerns surrounding the impending purc [...]	2005-11-03 01:45:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PTER MASS PREL KE
05NAIROBI4762	DEPUTY SECRETARY ZOELLICK'S NAIROBI MEETING WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Secretary Zoellick met with AU Special Envoy Salim Salim at the start of a day of meetings intended to address the rift within the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM). The Deputy Secretary and Mediator agreed that the international community should act together to encourage the [...]	2005-11-16 08:55:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS MARR KPKO SU SLM
05NAIROBI4764	COASTAL SECURITY KEY TO KENYAN COUNTER-TERRORISM [...] (C) SUMMARY: Members of post,s Coastal Security Working Group discussed the security situation and options for engagement with law enforcement and local leaders during a three-day visit to Lamu. The U.S. Navy Special Warfare training program in Lamu is progressing well, and post is looking [...]	2005-11-16 10:42:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC MARR PGOV PREL PINS KISL KE
05NAIROBI5180	KENYA: 2005 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT [...] (U) This is post's submission for the 2005 Annual Terrorism Report. The first section updates the 2004 Patterns of Global Terrorism section on Kenya. The second section provides supplemental information. Proposed Text for Patterns of Global Terrorism Report ------------------------------- [...]	2005-12-20 01:42:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC MARR EFIN KE
05NDJAMENA1418	CHAD: REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FOR REGIONAL MILITARY [...] (SBU) Summary: Post seeks Department support for a military contribution for the Chadian-hosted regional military exercise Bahr El-Gazel from November 10-23, possibly through ACOTA or another State-funded program. The exercise was developed to respond to the African Union's call on each of t [...]	2005-09-19 16:01:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM MARR MOPS CD
05NDJAMENA1672	CHAD: DEBY SHAKES UP MILITARY LEADERSHIP [...] (C) Summary. President Idriss Deby carried out a military shake-up on November 15. The changes include the chiefs of the Armed Forces, Gendarmerie, Nomadic Guard, and National Police. The most surprising change was the removal of Deby relative, General Mahamat Saleh Ibrahim, who had serve [...]	2005-11-16 16:03:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM MARR MOPS CD
05NDJAMENA1693	CALL UP MSG FOR FORCES TO TRAIN AND EQUIP FOREIGN FORCES [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-29 16:24:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MASS MARR LIB
05NDJAMENA589	GENERAL WALD COMES TO CHAD [...] (C) Summary: General Wald, Deputy Commander, U.S. European Command, visited the U.S.-trained Pan Sahel Unit and held meetings with President Idriss Deby, Minister of Defense Emmanuel Nadingar, and Chief of Defense Mahamat Saleh Kaya during his trip to Chad from April 10 to 11. President Deby [...]	2005-04-13 06:41:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MARR PGOV CD VIP
05NEWDELHI140	REQUEST FOR INDIAN MPAT PLANNERS AND LIAISON [...] (C) This message responds to State action request: ref 060115Z Jan 05 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR COUNTRY LIAISON OFFICERS FOR TSUNAMI ASSISTANCE AND PACOM REQUEST. 2. (C) Based on directions in cable (ref para 1),and communications between USPACOM J-5, OSD, and USDAO New Delhi, Ambassador t [...]	2005-01-06 14:35:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	AS CA CE FR GM IR JA KS MARR MOPS MY PREL SN TH
05NEWDELHI1481	INDO-US SECURITY COOPERATION: THE WAY AHEAD [...] (C) Summary: Meeting on 23 February, MEA Joint Secretary (Americas) S. Jaishankar and DSCA Director for Middle East, Asia and North Africa Ed Ross agreed that a large cooperative defense program, such as a P-3 or C-130 sale, would build trust and demonstrate US reliability as a defense suppli [...]	2005-02-25 13:43:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	KSTC MARR MASS PGOV PREL IN US
05NEWDELHI1783	INDIA SEEKS TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT ON [...] (S) Summary: During a highly-anticipated February 22 briefing on the Patriot Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) missile defense system, GOI and USG representatives cited the exchange as evidence of the transformed Indo-US relationship. Throughout the session, GOI statements and questions indicat [...]	2005-03-08 10:58:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	KSTC MARR MASS PGOV PREL IN NSSP
05NEWDELHI1938	INDIA WANTS HIGH FIDELITY MISSILE DEFENSE EXERCISES [...] (S) Summary: In her remarks at the initial working group meeting of the US-India Missile Defense (MD) Workshop in Hyderabad on March 3-4, MEA Additional Secretary for International Security Meera Shankar affirmed New Delhi's desire for a cooperative MD technology relationship with the US over [...]	2005-03-14 08:29:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	KOMC MARR PGOV PREL TNGD IN NSSP
05NEWDELHI2416	DEFENSE MINISTER UPBEAT ON INDO-US RELATIONS, BUT [...] (C) Summary. During a 30 March meeting with Indian Defense Minister Mukherjee, Ambassador Mulford reviewed the scope and results of SECSTATE's visit, NSSP, the desire for greater defense cooperation, rationale of F-16s to Pakistan, and next steps in the MRCA competition process. Mukherjee was ver [...]	2005-03-31 13:33:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS MCAP IN NSSP
05NEWDELHI3017	COMMANDER USPACOM MEETS DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY [...] (C) On 13 April 2005, Commander USPACOM met with Deputy National Security Advisor Ambassador Vijay Nambiar at the NSA's conferencing facility at the Cabinet Secretariat Building. Nambiar was joined by 10 members of the National Security Counsel. Also attending the meeting were PACOM staff, U [...]	2005-04-22 07:49:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PREL PTER IN
05NEWDELHI3366	DEMARCHE ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO ELIMINATE SEXUAL [...] (SBU) Following up on discussion at the most recent US-India Peacekeeping Joint Working Group (Ref B),PolCouns and Poloff discussed India's efforts to encourage high standards of conduct for troops participating in UN peacekeeping operations (PKO) with MEA Joint Secretary (UN Political) Hamid [...]	2005-05-04 12:48:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM KPKO MARR IN
05NEWDELHI3645	INDIAN PRIORITIES FOR MAY ARF SOM [...] (SBU) MEA Deputy Secretary (Disarmament and International Security) Naveen Srivastava told us on May 13 that Additional Secretary Meera Shankar (International Security) will lead SIPDIS the Indian delegation to the May 19-10 ARF Senior Official's Meeting in Vientiane. He noted that India i [...]	2005-05-13 12:49:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR IN ARF
05NEWDELHI3918	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF INDIAN ARMY'S INDEPENDENT PARACHUTE BRIGADE [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. (C) Embassy has been approached by US Special Operations Command Pacific (SOPAC),which wishes to engage in a training program with an Indian military counterpart, the Indian Army's 10th Para (SF) Battalion, 50 Independent Parachute Brigade. [...]	2005-05-26 11:42:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MARR MASS IN
05NEWDELHI5108	SEEKING ELECTORAL GAINS LEFT PARTIES COME DOWN [...] (C) Summary: India's Left parties have severely criticized the "New Framework for the US-India Defense Relationship" signed by SecDef Rumsfeld and DefMin Mukherjee on June 28, despite initial positive reviews from most Indian media and strategic commentators, and will hold street demonstrations [...]	2005-07-05 10:57:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV PINR PINS PREL IN US
05NEWDELHI5354	PM AND DEFMIN SCOFF AT LEFTIST CRITICISM OF U.S. [...] (C) Summary: To place Left Parties' continuing attacks on the New Framework for US-India Defense in context, Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have reassured critics that the agreement is in India's national interest, does not compromise Indian security or soverei [...]	2005-07-12 14:59:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MASS MARR KSTC IN
05NEWDELHI6396	MEA URGES USG NOT TO PURSUE STATUS OF FORCES [...] (C) DATT conveyed reftel points to MEA Joint Secretary (Americas) Dr. S. Jaishankar in a letter on August 16 (full text para 6 below). In a meeting on August 17 with DCM to introduce a new Embassy officer, Jaishanker pulled DCM aside to discourage strongly any effort by the USG to pursue at this [...]	2005-08-18 09:35:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PREL IN
05NEWDELHI6655	AMBASSADOR CALLS ON MOD HIERARCHY [...] (C) Summary: Defense Minister Mukherjee expressed great satisfaction with his visit to the US. Opposition to the New Framework for Defense Relations mainly comes from those mired in "Old Think Syndrome." Mukherjee interested in visiting upcoming Indo-US military exercises, and visiting USS [...]	2005-08-30 11:45:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	IN IZ MARR MOPS PREL
05NEWDELHI6809	TFUS01: INDIA SEEKS USG OK TO SEND MORE AID [...] (U) SEE URGENT ACTION REQUESTS AT PARA 6. 2. (SBU) A/DCM conveyed Refs A and B points to MEA Joint Secretary (Americas) Jaishankar late evening on September 4. SIPDIS Jaishankar indicated he understood the bureaucratic issues regarding sending a medical team and offering Indian pharmace [...]	2005-09-05 14:04:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR PREL EAID MOPS MASS AMGT MARR US
05NEWDELHI8255	U/S BURNS MEETS AMCHAM (INDIA) ON DEFENSE SALES [...] (C) Warning, Contains Business Proprietary Information. Please protect accordingly. 2. (C) SUMMARY: In U/S Burns' meeting with AMCHAM (India) on October 22, U.S. defense company representatives suggested that there needs to be a breakthrough in the U.S. procurement cycle and sales approach [...]	2005-10-25 01:01:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON MARR MASS IN
05NEWDELHI8933	INDIA COMMITTED TO RE-BUILD AFGHANISTAN DESPITE [...] (U) Anger in India is mounting following the November 19 kidnapping and subsequent murder by the Taliban of MR Kutty, one of 290 Border Roads Organization employees who have been working on the GOI-funded Zaranj-Delaram road in Nimruz Province, Afghanistan. The discovery of Kutty's throat-sli [...]	2005-11-25 12:13:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL EAID MARR MASS PBTS AF IN PK
05NEWDELHI909	INDIA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN 2005 [...] (S) Summary: With political momentum in its favor, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) expects to solidify its hold on power in 2005. The Congress-led coalition's pursuit of closer US-India ties will continue unabated, but the exigencies of coalition government will slow progress on issues of i [...]	2005-02-04 11:55:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PREL PGOV ECON ETRD EAID MARR MOPS KPKO XD IN
05NEWDELHI9514	GOI SIFTING POTUS DELIVERABLE IDEAS, FINALIZING [...] (C) Summary: Foreign Secretary Saran's priority for his Washington visit, aside from presenting India's proposals for separation of its nuclear program, is to begin detailed consultations on deliverables for the upcoming POTUS visit, MEA official Jaishankar told the Charge on December 19. Jai [...]	2005-12-19 12:49:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OVIP KNNP TRGY TNGD EAGR ENRG MARR MASS IN
05NICOSIA304	SHIP VISIT TO CYPRUS: CALLING IN THE NORTH IS A [...] (C) SUMMARY. Embassy Nicosia supports a visit by the USN to the Republic of Cyprus (south),but opposes a ship visit to north Cyprus under the current circumstances. The Republic of Cyprus has hosted many visits by the United States Navy (USN) over the years without incident. The Cyprus go [...]	2005-02-23 13:19:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	CY TU PREL MOPS MARR
05OTTAWA1166	CANADA SCENESETTER FOR POL-MIL BILATS [...] (C) Your leadership of the U.S. delegation at the inaugural US-Canada political-military consultations is greatly appreciated. While the United States and Canada meet regularly in continental security and defense forums, there has been growing recognition in both governments that broader poli [...]	2005-04-18 15:37:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MARR CA
05OTTAWA1190	INTERNATIONAL POLICY STATEMENT CALLS FOR ENHANCED [...] (C) Summary: Ottawa unveiled its long-awaited International Policy Statement today, which the government pledged would give Canada a more prominent place on the world stage and provide needed focus to its first-ever effort to integrate defense, diplomacy, development aid, and trade. The docum [...]	2005-04-19 21:21:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	CA MARR PGOV PREL AID KCRS
05OTTAWA1368	CANADIAN SUPPORT FOR LIBERIAN SECURITY REFORM [...] (SBU) In response to ref a, poloff followed up with Andrew Armstrong, Manager of Fleet Policies and Standards at Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Headquarters. Armstrong stated that he would advise CCG management of our interest in using these boats as part of a nascent Liberian Coast Guard, but a [...]	2005-05-06 12:00:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL MARR EAID LI CA FAC
05OTTAWA1410	CANADA ON ISAF CAVEATS [...] (C) Though Canada has not/not provided a formal response to ref b demarche, the GOC's position on ISAF-related caveats was discussed on the margins of the April 27 US-Canada polmil talks. Paul Chapin, Director General for Security Policy at Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC) explained that the cavea [...]	2005-05-10 19:58:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF CA NATO FAC
05OTTAWA1475	THE POLITICS OF CANADA'S DARFUR INVOLVEMENT [...] (C/NF) Summary: In an effort to shore up support for his tottering minority government, PM Martin gave in to the demands of independent MP David Kilgour and accelerated the announcement of a major increase in aid for Darfur, to include CN $200 million and up to Canadian Forces technical advis [...]	2005-05-16 22:01:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	CA PGOV EAID MARR MASS MOPS PREL SU
05OTTAWA1487	NATO-AFGHANISTAN: ISAF CAVEATS [...] (C) In a diplomatic note (No. IDR0258) dated May 17, 2005, Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC) provided a formal response to our demarche on ISAF caveats (ref (c)),delivered April 5,2005. Text follows: 2. (C) Begin text. Canada recognizes the potentially detrimental effect national caveats ca [...]	2005-05-17 19:27:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF CA NATO
05OTTAWA1497	NATO-AFGHANISTAN: CIVILIAN COMPONENTS OF PRTS [...] (C) Post delivered ref demarche to Foreign Affairs Canada on May 5; however, it is only recently that we have been able to reach officers in the North American and Euro-Atlantic Security and Defence Relations Division (IDR). Our key contacts have been unavailable due to a convergence of travel [...]	2005-05-18 16:49:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR AF CA NATO
05OTTAWA1502	US-CANADA POLMIL TALKS: FIRST IN A DECADE [...] (SBU) On April 27, Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC) hosted the first US/CAN political-military consultations in more than a decade. The day-long talks opened with each side providing an overview of its recently released national defense policy/strategy. Topics covered in the talks included cont [...]	2005-05-18 21:59:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PK IN CA
05OTTAWA1663	DEMARCHE REQUEST TO ENCOURAGE NICARAGUA TO DESTROY [...] (C) Post delivered reftel points to Foreign Affairs Deputy Director Sarah Fountain-Smith in the Regional Security Section (IDC) of the International Security Bureau. She said that while our request comes under the purview of her bureau, Canadian MANPADS policy is handled by a range of offices [...]	2005-06-02 21:11:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET	MARR PARM PTER MASS CA
05OTTAWA1697	DEMARCHE REQUEST: NATO: AIRLIFT TO THE AFRICAN [...] (C) Post delivered reftel demarche points on Friday, June 3, to Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC) Sudan Task Force Director Wendy Gilmour and NATO Deputy Director Isabelle Poupart. FAC forwarded the points to the NATO policy office at National Defence. Promising us a "more definitive answer" late [...]	2005-06-06 14:49:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR SU CA NATO
05OTTAWA1728	CANADA AGREES TO PROVIDE SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES [...] (S) Polmiloff met with Foreign Affairs Director for Defense Relations Barbara Martin on June 7, 2005, at the latter's request. Martin wanted to convey officially the Canadian Government's positive response to USG's December 2004 request for Canadian Special Operations Forces for Operation End [...]	2005-06-08 11:38:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET//NOFORN	MOPS MARR PREL CA AF
05OTTAWA1735	DEMARCHE REQUEST TO ENCOURAGE NICARAGUA TO DESTROY [...] (C) Following-up on reftels June 7, Regional Security Affairs (IDC) desk officer Anne-Marie Spain at Foreign Affairs Canada informed polmiloff that Canada believes that "all actors, not just the Government of Nicaragua" should be approached regarding MANPADS destruction. Spain said that while [...]	2005-06-08 17:27:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PARM PREL PTER MASS CA
05OTTAWA2422	CANADA: FOLLOW-UP TO SEA ISLAND ACTION PLAN [...] (SBU) Following confirmation from the Italian Embassy that Italy's demarche on assistance to COESPU had been delivered, on August 4 polmiloff provided reftel points and web site information to Foreign Affairs (FAC) International Security Bureau (IDD) Director General Paul Chapin. An informatio [...]	2005-08-10 20:29:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPKO MASS MARR CA
05OTTAWA2462	RENEWAL OF ISAF MANDATE: CANADA ON SAME PAGE BUT [...] (C) Polmiloff met with Director of North American and Euro-Atlantic Security and Defence Relations Division (IDR) Director Barbara Martin and staff on August 11 to discuss renewal of ISAF,s mandate. Though Canada has not started to examine the matter in detail (NOTE: summer cottage season is [...]	2005-08-16 13:51:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PREL CA NATO UNSC
05OTTAWA2638	TFUS01 - CANADA: SURGE OF ASSISTANCE OFFERS IN [...] (SBU) Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath have captured Canadian headlines and triggered heart-felt offers of assistance (list from paragraph 5). The Mission has received an outpouring of sympathy and offers of assistance from governments at all levels as well as from individual officials and [...]	2005-09-02 17:54:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON AEMR ASEC CASC MARR AMGT US CA
05OTTAWA2669	TFUS01 - CANADA: STATUS OF ASSISTANCE REPORT 2, [...] (SBU) After the long weekend and initial confused flurry, things seem to be running smoothly. We will direct most future offers of Canadian assistance to the GOC for coordination. Deputy Prime Minister Anne McClellan told the Ambassador this afternoon that the USG should let her know of any [...]	2005-09-06 21:20:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON AEMR ASEC CASC MARR AMGT US CA
05OTTAWA2677	TFUS01 - CANADA: AMBASSADOR JOINS PRIME MINISTER [...] (U) Ambassador Wilkins thanked Prime Minister Martin privately and Canadians publicly for their support to victims of Katrina at a ceremony in Halifax seeing off the four Canadian ships deploying for the Gulf of Mexico with relief supplies. Along with CG Halifax, US Naval Attache and DCM, [...]	2005-09-07 18:30:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON AEMR ASEC CASC MARR AMGT US CA
05OTTAWA2689	TFUS01 - CANADA: STATUS OF ASSISTANCE 3 - [...] We continue to receive offers of assistance and are referring all Canadian donors, public and private, to: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) at 1-800-929-1705 or 613-991-7000; goc-cog@psepc-sppcc.gc.ca 2. PSEPC suggests that corporations that are interested in sellin [...]	2005-09-07 21:08:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON AEMR ASEC CASC MARR AMGT US CA
05OTTAWA2701	TFUS01 - CANADA: STATUS OF ASSISTANCE 4 -- [...] The contact number for Canadians wishing to contribute to Katrina relief is 1-800-O CANADA (1-800-622-6232). Information on how to help is also available on the web sites of Foreign Affairs Canada, International Trade Canada (for companies wishing to sell to the US market) and the Canadian Re [...]	2005-09-08 20:12:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON AEMR ASEC CASC MARR AMGT US CA
05OTTAWA2741	TFUS01 - CANADA: STATUS OF ASSISTANCE 4 - [...] Canadians are still offering to assist with emergency relief, but we are also starting to receive offers of recovery assistance. Past reports have mentioned offers by Canadian schools to assist students from the affected area. Jobs ---- 2. WCG International, through its Sacramento-based [...]	2005-09-12 20:54:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON AEMR ASEC CASC MARR AMGT US CA
05OTTAWA2766	TFUS01 - CANADA: STATUS OF ASSISTANCE SEPTEMBER [...] Archival assistance: The National Librarian and Archivist of Canada, Ian Wilson, offered the Ambassador assistance in restoring historic documents, manuscripts, maps, artwork, that may have been damaged by flooding of archives or museums. He notes that his conservators have experience with [...]	2005-09-14 20:30:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON AEMR ASEC CASC MARR AMGT US CA
05OTTAWA3105	(2004) REQUEST FOR CANADIAN MARITIME PATROL [...] Post received the following response to reftel B request via diplomatic note dated 11 October 2005: BEGIN TEXT: Note no. IDR0485 The Department of Foreign Affairs presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honour to refer to the Embassy's demarch [...]	2005-10-17 22:07:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PREL CA
05OTTAWA315	CANADA: CABINET TO REVIEW MANDATE TO [...] (C/NF) In meetings January 20 with NorthCom Deputy Commander and U.S. NORAD Vice Commander, Lieutenant General Joseph Inge, Canadian security policy officials professed interest in helping to advance North American security cooperation with Mexico, downplayed the likelihood of an "early" Canad [...]	2005-02-02 17:25:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	MARR PREL CA NORAD
05OTTAWA3179	CANADA: NORAD AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS, ROUND I [...] (U) On September 21, 2005 in Ottawa, a U.S. negotiating team led jointly by the Departments of State and Defense met with Canadian counterparts in the first round of discussions to renew the Agreement for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD),due to expire on May 12, 2006. U. [...]	2005-10-24 18:31:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL CA NORAD
05OTTAWA3278	CANADA'S RESPONSE TO PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE [...] (SBU) DCM conveyed ref A points November 1 to Jonathan Fried, the Prime Minister's senior foreign policy advisor. We provided follow-up copies to Foreign Affairs Canada and the Canadian International Development Agency. Canada responded quickly and generously to the South Asian earthquake (s [...]	2005-11-03 15:24:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID MARR MOPS PHUM PREL PK CA
05OTTAWA3417	NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: CANADA UNABLE TO BOOST [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-17 20:45:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET	MARR MOPS PREL AF NL CA
05OTTAWA3450	CANADA HOPING FOR USG SUPPORT OF MARSAF 2006 [...] This is an action message. See para 3. 2. (SBU) In the margins of another meeting, Foreign Affairs' newly installed Deputy Director for Regional Security (IDR),Christine Cadieux, inquired whether USG planned to support the 2006 Middle East Maritime Safety Colloquium (MARSAF). A confidenc [...]	2005-11-21 20:23:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS MARR CA
05OTTAWA3611	(C) CANADA SHARES CONCERNS ABOUT VENEZUELA ARMS [...] (C) We delivered oral demarche points to Foreign Affairs Deputy Directors Christine Cadieux (Regional Security) and Harold Hickman (Andean Region),and National Defence Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Col. Mike Hache, on November 18 and 21, respectively. FAC and DND officials acknowled [...]	2005-12-07 20:02:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MARR MASS CA VE
05OTTAWA3618	CANADA: FUNDING APPROVAL FOR EXTENSION OF [...] (SBU) Foreign Affairs Peacekeeping and Peace Operations Group Director Wendy Gilmour has affirmed that Canada plans to extend its police trainers at the International Police Training Center for another year. We understand that the extension had been endorsed by RCMP authorities and the fundin [...]	2005-12-07 22:16:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM KJUS MARR MCAP MOPS PGOV PINR PINS IZ
05OTTAWA3619	CANADA: JIPTC FUNDS WILL BE AUTHORIZED BEFORE YEAR [...] (SBU) Daniel Joly, Director of the Iraq program at the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) assured polmiloff late on December 7 that Canadian funding for 2006 training at the JIPTC would be authorized before the end of the year. The funding package already had been reviewed again [...]	2005-12-07 22:50:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM KJUS PINS PGOV MARR MCAP MOPS IZ
05OTTAWA572	MARTIN GOVERNMENT EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE THIS WEEK [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-24 00:15:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MARR CA NORAD
05OTTAWA637	GOC AT PAINS TO DEMONSTRATE COMMITMENT TO SECURITY [...] (S/NF) Privy Council Clerk Alex Himelfarb contacted me on February 28 to stress yet again his concern that the government,s good-faith effort to beef up its defense capabilities will get lost in the reporting on the poorly managed missile defense decision. First Himelfarb, then the PM,s Chie [...]	2005-03-01 18:27:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET//NOFORN	MARR MCAP PARM PREL CA LTG
05OTTAWA706	CANADIAN OPPOSITION LEADER HEARS DISAPPOINTMENT [...] (C/NF) Summary: Ambassador Cellucci met March 4 with Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper, at the latter's request. Although the original reason for the meeting was to explain and gain understanding for the Opposition Party's position on Missile Defense, the Senate vote to keep the border close [...]	2005-03-04 21:22:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MARR PGOV CA
05OTTAWA713	CANADA'S LIBERAL PARTY CONVENTION: NO TO MISSILE [...] (SBU) Summary: Both PM Martin and Defense Minister Graham used early speaking opportunities at the Liberal Party Convention to remind delegates that non-participation in the ballistic missile defense program does not preclude Canada,s participation in global security matters. Both leaders sou [...]	2005-03-07 20:05:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MCAP PGOV MARR PREL CA

05OTTAWA933	PROPOSED AGENDA FOR 2005 U.S.-CANADA [...] (C) Polmiloff conveyed Acting Assistant Secretary Likins' acceptance of the invitation to attend the first U.S.-Canada pol-mil consultations in Ottawa to Barbara Martin, Foreign Affairs Canada Director of North American and Euro-Atlantic Security and Defence Relations Division (IDR),on March 3 [...]	2005-03-30 23:19:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS CA IDR LTG
05OTTAWA952	CANADA: DEMARCHE ON SUPPORT FOR LIBERIAN MILITARY [...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche concerning support for Liberian military reform to Louis Hamel, Director of the West/Central Africa Division at Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC),and Simon Snoxell, FAC Desk Officer for Liberia, on March 23. Snoxell subsequently advised poloff on March 31 that Lib [...]	2005-03-31 19:30:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID MARR MASS PREL CA
05PANAMA2025	INTERAGENCY TEAM DISCUSSES SECURITY COOPERATION [...] (C) Summary: Panamanian President Torrijos and his principal national security advisors met with a visiting USG interagency delegation September 29 and agreed to pursue enhanced information sharing, improve border security cooperation, and develop a mechanism for closer bilateral security coo [...]	2005-10-07 16:19:00	Embassy Panama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SNAR PINR PINS MARR PM POL CHIEF
05PANAMA234	PANAMANIANS PONDER BOLIVARIAN CIRCLES AND [...] (C) Despite recent press reports and speculation about Venezuelan-inspired Bolivarian Circles in Panama, threatening language from Venezuelan president Chavez that Venezuelan "terrorists" are using Panama as a base, and Panama-Venezuela discussions about oil and other commercial links (to be [...]	2005-02-01 22:29:00	Embassy Panama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV SNAR MARR PINS ENRG EPET PM VZ POL CHIEF
05PARAMARIBO713	REPORTED DECISION TO CLOSE USDAO PARAMARIBO [...] Although this Embassy has received no official indication of the Defense Department's intent to close the DAO, personnel of DAO have been advised informally of changes in TODs designed to effect the closure of the office NLT the end of June, 2006. It is alleged that a decision to close was ta [...]	2005-11-04 11:22:00	Embassy Paramaribo	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT PREL MARR
05PARAMARIBO721	SOFA WITH SURINAME IN FORCE [...] On November 1, the Embassy received a diplomatic note dated October 20 from Suriname's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirming acceptance of the text of a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) proposed in the Embassy's note of April 11, 2005. The SOFA was approved by Suriname's Parliament on June 2 [...]	2005-11-04 18:19:00	Embassy Paramaribo	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PREL PGOV NS
05PARAMARIBO736	AMBASSADOR RAISES ARTICLE 98 WITH NEW FOREIGN [...] (U) During a November 10 meeting with Suriname's recently installed Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Lygia Kraag-Keteldijk, the Ambassador emphasized the USG's ongoing desire to sign an Article 98 agreement with Suriname, clarified possible points of misunderstanding, and provided sample agr [...]	2005-11-14 17:55:00	Embassy Paramaribo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR EAID NS
05PARAMARIBO790	SURINAME TO SIGN ARTICLE 98? [...] (C) Summary: Surinamese President Venetiaan announced in an appearance before the National Assembly on December 6 that Suriname intends both to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) and to sign an Article 98 agreement with the United States. A subsequent conversation with the Presiden [...]	2005-12-07 17:50:00	Embassy Paramaribo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR EAID NS
05PARAMARIBO811	EARLY OPPOSITION TO PRESIDENT'S STATED INTENTION [...] (U) Summary. In an appearance before the National Assembly on December 6, Surinamese President Ronald Venetiaan announced that Suriname intends both to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) and sign an Article 98 agreement with the United States. (See reftel). Since then a spattering of [...]	2005-12-13 18:17:00	Embassy Paramaribo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV MARR EAID NS
05PARAMARIBO828	PROPOSED ARTICLE 98 SIGNING STIRS CRITICAL [...] (U) Summary. President Venetiaan's December 6 statement that Suriname plans to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) and sign a bilateral non-surrender (Article 98) agreement with the United States continues to reverberate in the press. It has been given new life by an Amnesty Internatio [...]	2005-12-20 18:27:00	Embassy Paramaribo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV MARR NS
05PARAMARIBO831	SOUTHCOM VISIT SUCCESSFULLY FOSTERS CLOSER [...] (U) Summary. General John Craddock, Combatant Commander of U.S. Southern Command, visited Suriname for six hours on December 16 and made office calls to President Ronald Venetiaan, Minister of Defense Ivan Fernald, and Commander of the Armed Forces Colonel Ernst Mercuur. He also had lunch wi [...]	2005-12-20 19:38:00	Embassy Paramaribo	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PREL PGOV EAID NS
05PARIS1085	ADDITIONAL FRENCH THOUGHTS FOR NATO SUMMIT [...] (C) Summary: MFA and Presidency advisors preparing for next week's February 22 NATO summit told us that the EU -- not NATO - is best placed to handle police and gendarme training for the Iraqis. In line with the comments made by French Presidency Diplomatic Advisor Maurice Gourdault-Montagne [...]	2005-02-18 19:09:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL FR NATO EUN
05PARIS1139	CODEL SMITH MEETS CHIRAC, FRENCH OFFICIALS, JANUARY 31, 2005 [...] (C) Summary: During their January 31st stop in Paris, Senators Smith, Biden, Leahy, Chambliss, Shelby and Hatch discussed the status of the bilateral relationship, Iraq, Iran proliferation, Afghanistan, the EUÂ´s arms embargo on China, and anti-Semitism in France in separate meetings with French [...]	2005-02-23 11:44:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP PREL KNNP MARR IZ AF FR
05PARIS133	TSUNAMI ASSISTANCE - FRENCH WILL ASSIGN A LIAISON [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-07 18:19:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	MOPS MARR FR
05PARIS1477	FRENCH REACT POSITIVELY TO DEMARCHE ON DRC ARMS [...] (C) SUMMARY: MFA AF PDAS Elisabeth Barbier on March 7 expressed general agreement with reftel demarche on the DRC arms embargo resolution, accepting that MONUC did not need to take on additional responsibilities. She also responded favorably to the proposed flight reporting provision but sa [...]	2005-03-07 16:26:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETTC MARR KPKO CG FR UNSC
05PARIS1511	PARIS RESPONSE, SOLICITING DONATIONS FOR NATO [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-08 13:58:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	UP ETTC MARR MOPS PREL NATO
05PARIS1542	FRANCE: EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO, CODE OF CONDUCT AND [...] (C) Summary: Our MFA contact reported that internal EU negotiations on the modalities of a strengthened Code of Conduct were completed, while discussions on the "toolbox" were almost done. This GOF export control expert reaffirmed the belief that the EU China Arms Embargo would be lifted befo [...]	2005-03-09 10:32:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	ETTC PREL MARR CH FR
05PARIS1588	JAPANESE EMBASSY ON CHIRAC VISIT TO JAPAN, EU ARMS [...] (C) Summary: On March 8, 2005, Japanese DCM confirmed to DCM that President Chirac will visit Japan officially March 26-28. Chirac, who will be accompanied by a French business delegation and Commerce Minister Loos, will attend the 2005 Aichi Expo and later meet with PM Koizumi and the Empero [...]	2005-03-10 11:23:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR ETTC JA FR EUN
05PARIS1614	FRENCH RESPONSE ON PROPOSED JOINT DEMARCHE ON [...] (C) Embassy Africa watcher shared reftel points February 26 on a proposed joint demarche to troop contributing countries (TCCs) with MFA IO Africa expert Clement Leclerc. 2. (C) While Leclerc's initial reaction was guardedly positive, in a subsequent meeting March 4, he told us that the am [...]	2005-03-11 08:07:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PHUM KCRM KPKO CG FR MONUC
05PARIS2444	NATO-AFGHANISTAN: FRANCE OPPOSED TO CAVEATS, BUT [...] (C) We conveyed on April 4 reftel points requesting that France lift its ISAF caveats to Camille Grand, Diplomatic Advisor in the MOD Cabinet, and to Xavier Chatel, NATO-ISAF desk officer at the MFA. They both observed that France is in principle opposed to caveats and pointed to French NATO [...]	2005-04-11 17:28:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF FR NATO
05PARIS3013	FRANCE RECEIVES GUIDANCE ON U.S.-RUSSIA MANPADS [...] (C) Poloff delivered points on U.S.-Russia MANPADS arrangement (reftel A) to French MFA Office for Disarmament's Small Arms/Light Weapons (SA/LW) action officer, Jean-Francois Guillaume on April 15 and again on April 22. Guillaume told poloff the MFA appreciated being informed on the matter ad [...]	2005-05-03 15:56:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	RS KHDP MARR PARM PREL PTER FR
05PARIS311	DOD DIRECT PARTICIPATION IN EUROSATORY 2006 [...] IN ANTICIPATION OF JUNE 2006 EUROSATORY, U.S. EMBASSY PARIS STRONGLY SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES DIRECT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PARTICIPATION IN THIS IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL EVENT. 2. THIS LARGEST LAND ARMAMENT TRADE SHOW, SCHEDULED FOR 12-16 JUNE 2006, PROVIDES AN UNEQUALLED SHOWCASE FOR THE [...]	2005-01-18 11:44:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	FR PINS ETRD MARR MILI
05PARIS3146	DARFUR: FRENCH PREFER EU MISSION, BUT WOULD [...] (C) Summary: A senior MFA official confirmed France's preference for an EU assistance mission to the African Union (AU) in Darfur. While the French approach is still evolving, MFA officials believe the EU should continue to build on its existing assistance efforts to the AU (AMIS). Towards th [...]	2005-05-10 14:41:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS SU FR NATO EUN
05PARIS3232	DARFUR: FRENCH POSITION ON NATO ROLE [...] (C) Drawing on reftel points, Charge raised a possible NATO role in Darfur with MFA Political Director Stanislas de Laboulaye May 11. Charge said French opposition to a NAC meeting with AU SYG Konare was not consistent with FM Barnier's assurances that Paris would not object to a NATO role in [...]	2005-05-12 10:41:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS SU FR EUN
05PARIS3379	FRANCE APOLOGIZES FOR MIX-UP BARRING U.S. MILITARY [...] (C) A wrong call by a low-level French official was quickly reversed when we brought it to the attention of the MOD and MFA. At issue was the participation of Col. Ernest Herold, Chief of the Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation, in the annual study trip sponsored by the Direction Generale [...]	2005-05-17 17:02:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PINR CH FR NATO
05PARIS3401	IRAQ: POTENTIAL PROGRESS ON FRANCE'S GENDARME [...] C) During the course of a meeting with MOD contacts on May 13, we learned that Iraq has responded to France's bilateral offer to train Iraqi security forces, which President Chirac had conveyed to then IIG President Yawer last January. According to Captain Devaux, a MOD desk officer for NATO i [...]	2005-05-18 12:42:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS IZ FR EUN NATO
05PARIS3491	FRENCH ON MAY 23-24 GAERC [...] (C) SUMMARY: Poloff delivered reftel points on May 16 and spoke with MFA deputy chief for Common Foreign and Security Policy Pascal LeDeunff on May 19. LeDeunff described Sudan as "incontestably the most important" subject the GAERC will tackle; said that the EU-3 will seek EU support for th [...]	2005-05-20 16:57:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	CH PREL SU MARR MOPS PARM KNNP MNUC FR EUN NATO
05PARIS357	NATO/AFGHANISTAN: FRENCH UNDECIDED ON STAGE II [...] (C) Summary: Responding to Ref A demarche for building on NATO foreign minister's meeting, French officials have reiterated their reservations on Provisional Reconstruction Teams (PRT) and are holding off on taking a decision to contribute a quick response force (QRF) for Stage II Forward Supp [...]	2005-01-19 17:32:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL AF FR NATO
05PARIS364	EU-CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: LATEST FRENCH THINKING [...] (C) Following recent EU discussions on lifting the EU arms embargo on China (ref C),we spoke with Jacques Maillard, MFA DAS-equivalent for export controls, with respect to French thinking on this issue. Maillard said that the EU had already decided in December to lift the arms embargo by the [...]	2005-01-20 11:46:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR ETTC PREL FR EUN
05PARIS3844	SA/LW NEGOTIATIONS ON MARKING AND TRACING: FRANCE [...] (C) Summary: France plans to work with its EU partners on Small arms and light weapons (SA/LW) negotiations, but in an effort to reach consensus, is prepared to take a more pragmatic bilateral approach. The French end game is to obtain an agreement on dealing with the illicit trade in SA/LW, [...]	2005-06-02 16:52:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PARM FR
05PARIS4621	USUNESCO: Conferences Focus on Illicit Traffic in [...] Summary. The 22-23 Paris UNESCO meetings of the Second International Coordination Committee for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage of Iraq (Second Iraq ICC),Iraqi officials, donor country officials and Iraqi specialists focused on the fight against illicit traffic in Iraqi cultural prop [...]	2005-07-01 11:10:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	CJAN PREL SOCI MOPS MARR SCUL FR UNESCO EUN
05PARIS4661	FRENCH RESPONSE TO NICARAGUAN MANPADS DEMARCHE [...] (C) Poloffs delivered demarche (ref A) June 20 to MFA desk officer for small arms and light weapons (SA/LW) Jean-Francois Guillaume and July 1 to MFA DAS-equivalent for Central America and the Caribbean Gilles Bienvenu. Guillaume indicated that the GOF is focused on the destruction of arms i [...]	2005-07-01 17:06:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PARM PREL PTER MASS FR
05PARIS4947	U.S./FRANCE: THE CASE FOR RENEWING AND [...] THIS CABLE CONTAINS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR PM AND EUR/RPM IN PARAGRAPH 7. 2.SUMMARY: WE CONTINUE TO COUNT ON FRENCH SUPPORT IN THE WAR AGAINST TERORISM, AND IN A VARIETY OF INTERNATIONAL FLASHPOINTS, INCLUDING AFGHANISTAN, AFRICA, THE BALKANS, THE MIDDLE EAST AND HAITI. IN A NUMBER OF CAS [...]	2005-07-18 13:43:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PREL ECIN FR
05PARIS5003	U.S./FRANCE: THE CASE FOR RENEWING AND [...] (U) THIS CABLE CONTAINS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR PM AND EUR/RPM IN PARAGRAPH 8. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: WE CONTINUE TO COUNT ON FRENCH SUPPORT IN THE WAR AGAINST TERORISM, AND IN A VARIETY OF INTERNATIONAL FLASHPOINTS, INCLUDING AFGHANISTAN, AFRICA, THE BALKANS, THE MIDDLE EAST AND HAITI. IN A [...]	2005-07-19 14:42:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PREL ECIN FR
05PARIS5043	DEMARCHE REQUEST: NATO BUDGET CEILINGS [...] (SBU) Reftel points were delivered to MFA DAS-equivalent director for Strategic Affairs Francois Carrel-Billiard and NATO budget and personnel desk officer Xavier Chatel and separately to MOD deputy diplomatic advisor in the Minister's Cabinet Camille Grand on the 18th and 19th of July respect [...]	2005-07-20 16:31:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AORC MARR NATO
05PARIS5098	VISIT OF FEDERAL TRAINING SHIP GOLDEN BEAR - 2005 [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-22 14:36:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	EWWT MARR NZ AS FR
05PARIS5490	FRENCH: COESPU SUPPORT WILL TAKE TIME [...] SUMMARY. MFA contacts stress that the GoF needs time to consider the U.S.-Italian request for support to the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU). Local Italian embassy contacts do not expect a French contribution, but were encouraged that the GoF did not reject their req [...]	2005-08-12 16:52:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	KPKO MARR MASS FR
05PARIS5608	GOF: ISAF U.N. MANDATE STRONG ENOUGH AS IS; [...] (C) On August 9 poloff spoke with MFA Afghanistan Desk Officer, Cyril Gerardon, who said that the MFA was still studying the mandate in conjunction with MOD officials to determine what changes, if any, would need to be made. On August 18 poloff met with Alexandra Novosseloff of the MOD offic [...]	2005-08-19 15:22:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	AF MARR PREL FR NATO UNSC
05PARIS6125	EUR A/S FRIED'S SEPTEMBER 1 MEETINGS WITH SENIOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 1, EUR A/S Daniel Fried met separately with French MFA Political Director Stanislas de Laboulaye, A/S-equivalent Director for Strategic Affairs Philippe Carre, and Presidential Diplomatic Advisor Maurice Gourdault-Montagne. They discussed Iran, NATO, the EU, Russia, [...]	2005-09-09 14:22:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PARM UP FR NATO EUN RU
05PARIS6137	TFUS01: UPDATE ON FRENCH REACTION TO HURRICANE [...] SUMMARY: This is an action request, see para 14. France is still willing to provide further assistance, but awaits word from the USG as what else might be provided. The Ambassador, DCM, and other Embassy officials have publicly expressed thanks per ref B. END SUMMARY. -------------------- [...]	2005-09-09 17:26:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC PGOV US FR
05PARIS630	EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: FRENCH TELL JAPANESE EU [...] (S) Japanese political Officer Korehito Masuda (strictly protect) told poloff that during a Jan. 31 Paris meeting between GOF MFA Deputy Vice Minister for Foreign Policy Tsuneo Nishida and Presidency Diplomatic Advisor Maurice SIPDIS Gourdault-Montagne, Gourdault-Montagne said that the EU [...]	2005-02-01 19:39:00	Embassy Paris	SECRET	PREL MARR ETTC CH FR JA
05PARIS6335	EUR/RPM DIRECTOR CONSULTATIONS -- FRENCH CONCERNS [...] (C) Summary: French MFA and MOD NATO experts told EUR/RPM Director Jim Warlick that closer cooperation with the U.S. was needed in order to resolve issues at NATO before they were turned over to the Military Committee. The French welcomed U.S. efforts to expand our transatlantic dialog, as ex [...]	2005-09-16 15:53:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL MOPS FR NATO OSCE
05PARIS6694	FRENCH WARY OF ISAF/OEF COMMAND PROPOSAL AND [...] (C) Summary. According to the MOD Policy Director, France can live with the NATO proposal for an ISAF/OEF integrated, but still dual-hatted command, so long as there is clear differentiation between the OEF and ISAF missions. It is for this reason that Defense Minister Alliot-Marie continues [...]	2005-09-29 16:14:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS AF FR NATO
05PARIS6934	AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH DEFENSE MINISTER: FRENCH [...] (C) Summary: In an introductory meeting with the Ambassador, Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie conveyed French support for NATO operations in Kosovo and Afghanistan, as well as the NATO Response Force (NRF). The minister emphasized that NATO and European defense (ESDP) are not mutually ex [...]	2005-10-07 17:09:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS AF FR NATO
05PARIS6985	FRENCH INITIAL REACTION TO U.S. DEMARCHE IS [...] (C) In his October 6 and 7 meetings in Paris with MFA A/S-Equivalent Director for Strategic Affairs Philippe Carre and MOD Diplomatic Advisor Bertrand Besancenot, EUR/PDAS Kurt Volker raised the SEEBRIG deployment to Afghanistan under ISAF. The intial French reaction was positive, although our [...]	2005-10-11 17:15:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR AF FR NATO
05PARIS7329	NATO SUPPORT TO PAKISTAN - FRANCE ALSO [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-26 14:59:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR AEMR EAID MASS PREF FR EUN NATO
05PARIS7813	FRENCH RELUCTANT TO DEPLOY EU GENDARMERIE TO HAITI [...] (C) Summary and Comment: The French are reluctant to send the EU Gendarmerie to Haiti in support of upcoming elections for a number of reasons. The primary concern they cite is that the EU Gendarmerie is not yet ready to deploy, and won't be until sometime in 2006. Additionally, the GoF is w [...]	2005-11-17 13:40:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL KPKO FR HA EUN
05PARIS7885	FRENCH CONFLICTED ON ARMS SALES TO VENEZUELA, BUT [...] (S) Summary: Pol/MC and PolOff delivered reftel A points November 16 to MFA A/S-equivalent Daniel Parfait, DAS-equivalent for South America Michel Pinard, and Venezuela desk officer Lionel Paradisi, and PolOff separately shared points with Admiral de Monval, responsible for Latin American iss [...]	2005-11-18 16:25:00	Embassy Paris	SECRET	MARR MASS PARM FR VE
05PARIS8029	NATO - FRENCH STILL RETICENT ON USE OF NAC-R [...] (C) Summary: On November 21, MOD Strategic Affairs officer Colonel Creux provided a very positive readout of Strategic Affairs Director Jean Ponton d'Amecourt's October 31 meetings at the Pentagon, the NSC, and the Department. While outstanding issues remain with the Pentagon, most notably the [...]	2005-11-25 14:54:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR FR NATO EUN
05PARIS8074	FRANCE: NASA/DAO MISSION CLEARANCE APPROVAL: [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-29 11:10:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MOPS TSPA FR
05PARIS8247	USUNESCO: KOREAN DMZ: NO MECHANISM EXISTS TO [...] The 17 November public suggestion of Ted Turner of the United Foundations Foundation at a New York City event to designate the Korean DMZ as a World Heritage Site was unworkable, South Korean UNESCO rep Ki-Joung Cho told poloff in a 1 Dec office call, even though a great majority of South Kor [...]	2005-12-05 17:48:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV SCUL MARR CJAN CH KS UNESCO
05PARIS8460	FRENCH GUARDED ON RUMORS OF SUBMARINE SALES TO [...] (S) Summary: In response to information indicating French-Venezuelan contacts to discuss potential arms sales, in particular the Scorpene submarine, DCM followed up on December 13 with the SGDN Deputy head Edouard Scott de Martinville, POL/MC with MFA A/S-equivalent Daniel Parfait, U/S Joseph [...]	2005-12-14 17:22:00	Embassy Paris	SECRET	MARR MASS PARM FR VE
05PARIS8548	FRENCH NAVAL COURTSHIP CREATES DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL [...] (SBU) Summary: The GOF, Thales, and state-owned shipbuilder DCN, have confirmed that the French defense electronics group has agreed to buy a 25% stake in DCN. Their messages echoed the widespread expectation that the Thales-DCN tie-in would be applauded by its architects as a first step towa [...]	2005-12-20 09:57:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EIND MARR MASS PARM ECON FR
05PARIS974	FRENCH OFFICIAL DISCUSSES BORREL AFFAIR, WIDOW [...] (C) SUMMARY: MFA DAS-equivalent for East Africa Jean-Christophe Belliard informed us on February 14 that Djibouti FM Farah's health was recovering following his stroke but that he would remain hospitalized for several weeks and would not be able to meet with FM Barnier on February 17 as ear [...]	2005-02-16 10:38:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EAID MARR SCUL DJ FR
05PORTAUPRINCE870	HAITIANS MARK 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONSTITUTION [...] (C) Summary: Two separate violent incidents took place in Port-au-Prince on 29 March, the 18th anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution of 1987. Ex-military gang leader Jean Rene Anthony (aka Grenn Sonnen) renewed his call for a guerrilla campaign against Haitian officials and MINU [...]	2005-03-30 16:57:00	Embassy Port Au Prince	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR ASEC HA UN
05PRAGUE1008	CZECH MOD STAFF CONFIRM PLANS FOR EXTENSION OF [...] (C) Summary: Czech MOD senior officials offered assurances that plans for extension of the Czech military police trainers currently in Iraq are continuing, and that the contingent would remain in its current status, i.e., part of MNF-I, but with the hope that they would "eventually" be move [...]	2005-07-01 17:00:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS MASS IZ EZ
05PRAGUE111	CZECH CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES APPROVES EXTENSION OF MP [...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified - Not for Internet Distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary. On January 21 the Czech Chamber of Deputies, parliament's lower house, approved the extension of the Czech military police (MP) mission in Iraq until the end of 2005. With a few exceptions, the coalition a [...]	2005-01-24 06:29:00	Embassy Prague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR EZ IZ
05PRAGUE1222	ISAF: CZECHS AGREE ON MANDATE, BUT CAUTIOUS ON [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-22 06:16:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL AF EZ NATO UNSC
05PRAGUE127	CZECH SENATE GIVES FINAL APPROVAL FOR EXTENSION OF [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-27 16:38:00	Embassy Prague	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR EZ IZ
05PRAGUE1665	UPDATE ON EXTENSION OF POLICE TRAINERS AT THE [...] Pol Specialist Nov 28 confirmed with the Interior Ministry that the Czech Republic plans to extend the Czech participation in police training in Jordan. The Ministry of Interior has already allocated the necessary financing. The proposal to extend is now being reviewed in the Czech interagency [...]	2005-11-30 15:11:00	Embassy Prague	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ KCRM KJUS MARR MCAP MOPS PGOV PINR PINS PREL PTER SNAR SOCI
05PRAGUE169	CZECH ON FUTURE OF IRAQ COALITION; POSSIBILITY OF [...] (C) Pol-Econ Counselor and DATT raised ref A points on future of Iraq coalition with Czech MFA and MOD Security Policy Departments. The Czechs welcomed the information provided about current thinking on the coalition. They noted, of course, that the Czech parliament had just approved the ext [...]	2005-02-07 08:29:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PREL IZ EZ NATO
05PRAGUE1701	CZECHS APPROVE 2006 MILITARY DEPLOYMENT PLANS [...] Summary: The Czech Chamber of Deputies voted December 7 in favor of proposed foreign military deployments for 2006, including the retention of 100 troops in Iraq. End Summary 2. The Czech Chamber of Deputies voted December 7 in favor of proposed foreign military deployments for 2006. This ti [...]	2005-12-08 16:49:00	Embassy Prague	UNCLASSIFIED	EZ PGOV PHUM PINR PREL MARR MOPS
05PRAGUE346	CZECHS SUPPORT U.S. POSITION ON LEBANON [...] (SBU) Summary. In a meeting with DCM Hillas, Czech Deputy Minister for Bilateral Relations Petr Kolar and Czech Ambassador to Lebanon Marek Skolil stated that the Czech Republic agrees with the U.S. position about the complete withdrawal of Syrian forces from Lebanon. The Czech MFA issued [...]	2005-03-09 15:58:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PINS PINR SY LE EZ
05PRAGUE366	AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO MORAVIAN-SILESIAN REGION: [...] Summary. During his February 7-8 visit to Ostrava, regional governor Evzen Tosenovsky told the Ambassador the influence of the regions is growing, and that an accommodation between Prague and the regions must be worked out within his ODS party. The Ambassador visited Vitkovice Steel, which [...]	2005-03-14 06:42:00	Embassy Prague	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV EINV ETRD MARR EZ IZ
05PRAGUE66	DSACEUR LETTER ON NTM PAVES WAY FOR CZECH [...] (C) According to President Klaus' office, the Czech government in its weekly cabinet session on January 12 decided to seek a parliamentary mandate for the continued deployment of the Czech company of MPs in southern Iraq. The MOD was charged with preparing the draft for presentation to parl [...]	2005-01-12 16:40:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL MOPS EZ IZ
05PRAGUE94	ODS SECOND-IN-COMMAND PETR NECAS AN IDEOLOGICAL [...] (C) Summary. The December 2004 election of main opposition Civic Democratic Party (ODS) long-time defense expert and ideological visionary Petr Necas to the number two position in the party strengthens Chairman Mirek Topolanek's leadership team and bodes well for future direction of ODS. The [...]	2005-01-19 17:02:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PREL PGOV MARR EZ
05PRAGUE981	CZECH FM ON IRAQ, VISAS AND DOMESTIC POLITICS [...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador met with Czech FM Cyril Svoboda on June 27 primarily to discuss an extension of the Czech military police unit in Iraq through 2006 (UN reform issues covered septel). Svoboda said that the GOCR intended to ask the parliament to extend the troop deployment this fa [...]	2005-06-29 11:22:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV CVIS EZ IZ
05PRETORIA4334	SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS CERTIFICATION AND [...] Embassy Pretoria has checked its files and finds no credible information regarding gross human rights abuses by any of the officers of the South African Air Force's 28th Squadron: - Captain Allan Daniel Delahay Price (South African ID number 7410135091084) - Captain Philip Renier Pretorius [...]	2005-10-26 13:32:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM SF
05PRETORIA4435	SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS CERTIFICATION AND [...] Embassy Pretoria has checked its files and finds no credible information regarding gross human rights abuses by any of the officers of the South African Air Force's 28th Squadron: - Sgt. Ayanda Moyo (South African ID number 7602065908085) - Sgt. Willem Abraham de Klerk (South African ID num [...]	2005-11-03 13:32:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM SF
05PRETORIA4497	SOUTH AFRICA HUMAN RIGHTS CERTIFICATION AND [...] Embassy verifies that, as of this date, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations on the part of individuals or subordinate units, identified reftel, to participate in training scheduled for November 11-23, 2005. HARTLEY [...]	2005-11-09 08:25:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM SF
05PRETORIA4521	SOUTH AFRICA: DEFMIN IN ICU BUT STABLE AFTER [...] (SBU) Minister of Defence Mosiuoa Lekota is in stable condition in the intensive care unit of Aslone Hospital in Cape Town after suffering an apparant heart attack the morning of November 10th. 2. (SBU) Ministerial Head of Communications Zambodla told DATT the minister is showing signs of [...]	2005-11-10 15:39:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PGOV PREL SF
05PRETORIA4624	SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS CERTIFICATION AND [...] Embassy Pretoria has checked its files and finds no credible information regarding gross human rights abuses by any of the officers of the South African Air Force's 28th Squadron: - Col. Gabriel Stephanus Steenkamp (South African ID number 5308225085085) - Lt.Col. Hans Jurgens Prinsloo (So [...]	2005-11-21 14:30:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM SF
05PRETORIA4698	SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS CERTIFICATION AND [...] Embassy Pretoria verifies that, as of this date, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations on the part of individuals identified reftel, to participate in training scheduled for December 1-10, 2005. TEITELBAUM [...]	2005-11-29 07:06:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM SF
05QUITO1018	EMBASSY 90-DAY GOALS, CHALLENGES UNDER PALACIO GOVT [...] (C) SUMMARY: In word if not always in deed, Ecuador's Lucio Gutierrez administration qualified as pro-American. President Alfredo Palacio's most definitely does not. Brought to power by street mobs ("forajidos") clamoring for change, Palacio's closest advisor and Cabinet stalwart is gringo-b [...]	2005-05-04 21:31:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR KDEM SNAR PTER ECON ASEC EC CO
05QUITO1024	ECUADORIAN JOINT CHIEF VOWS CONTINUED U.S. [...] (C) SUMMARY: Positive atmospherics surrounded the Ambassador's initial call on new Ecuadorian Joint Forces Commander Admiral Manuel Zapater, the admiral recalling fondly their years-earlier meetings in Guayaquil. Zapater promised continued Ecuadorian security collaboration with the United S [...]	2005-05-04 22:55:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PREL SNAR PTER EC CO
05QUITO1060	MFA LEERY OF CEDING JURISDICTION OVER SMUGGLING [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a May 10 call on Acting Foreign Minister Marcelo Fernandez, the Charge requested the GoE waive jurisdiction over the F/V Simon Bolivar, an Ecuador-flagged fishing vessel interdicted May 8 while smuggling four tons of cocaine. In his demarche, the Charge revealed the Bolivar [...]	2005-05-11 22:00:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MASS MOPS SNAR PTER EC CO
05QUITO1098	MFA REFUSES TO CEDE JURISDICTION OVER SMUGGLERS [...] Via diplomatic note, the Foreign Ministry denied the USG's request to cede jurisdiction over the captain, crew, and cargo of the F/V Simon Bolivar, an Ecuador-flagged fishing vessel interdicted May 8 while carrying four tons of cocaine. Invoking Articles 4 and 17 of the 1988 UN Convention Ag [...]	2005-05-12 22:14:00	Embassy Quito	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR MASS MOPS SNAR PTER EC
05QUITO1169	GOVERNMENT CHANGE FURTHER HINDERS ARTICLE 98 [...] (C) SUMMARY: With the rise to power of President Alfredo Palacio, Article 98's chances in Ecuador sunk from bad to worse. Palacio's right-hand man, Minister of Government Mauricio Gandara, laid down an early marker, claiming there would be "no immunity for U.S. soldiers" during this governm [...]	2005-05-18 23:02:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS MARR SNAR PTER EC CO KICC
05QUITO1177	ECUADOR: FM AND MINDEF MEETINGS [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met separately with FM Parra and MinDef Espinosa on May 19. Parra expressed hope for the strongest possible relations with the U.S., and pledged MFA support for successful FTA negotiations. He expressed GOE discomfort with language in the draft OAS resolution, sa [...]	2005-05-19 23:05:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR MASS PINR SNAR EC
05QUITO120	DEMINING: POLITICAL PROBLEMS THREATEN OPERATIONAL [...] SUMMARY: Humanitarian demining (HD) continues apace in Ecuador, although political difficulties - both bilateral and multilateral - threaten future effectiveness. 2004 successes include the conclusion of mine clearance operations in El Oro, near-completion in Loja, and termination of mine im [...]	2005-01-19 20:04:00	Embassy Quito	UNCLASSIFIED	KHDP PHUM MASS MOPS MARR EC PE
05QUITO1404	WELCOME TO ECUADOR, GENERAL CRADDOCK [...] (U) On behalf of Mission Ecuador, General, please accept a warm welcome on your second visit to this fascinating South American nation. Regrettably, your tight schedule forced an agenda trimming -- we initially had you traversing Ecuador's border with Colombia -- but we'll file that itinerary [...]	2005-06-16 13:39:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MASS MOPS SNAR PTER EC CO
05QUITO1534	FARC ATTACKS FURTHER ALIENATE QUITO, BOGOTA [...] (C) SUMMARY: News of the FARC's lethal attacks in southern Putumayo June 25 spawned a counterproductive but oh-so-Ecuadorian response from politicians in Quito. Rather than condemning the narcoterrorists and acknowledging that border security requires bilateral cooperation, Palacio administ [...]	2005-06-29 15:15:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR SNAR PTER EC CO
05QUITO1924	ECUADOR ENGAGEMENT IN HAITI UNWAVERING [...] (SBU) PolChief conveyed reftel points urging continued Ecuadorian military support for the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to VFM Marcelo Fernandez de Cordova on February 17. 2. (SBU) Fernandez said he would not attend the vice-ministerial meeting in Santiago August 19; the G [...]	2005-08-17 23:27:00	Embassy Quito	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KPKO MARR HA EC
05QUITO2573	GOE STUDIES PERU MARITIME CLAIMS [...] (C) Summary: The Peruvian Congress' recent passage of maritime border legislation affecting Chile (Ref A) has sparked intense review by the GOE of the issue. Thus far, the GOE's official response has been cautious and measured, maintaining that the Peruvian measure does not affect the Ecuad [...]	2005-11-10 22:06:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV EC
05QUITO2574	MFA PLANS FOREIGN POLICY DIALOGUE [...] (SBU) Summary: FM Carrion has announced his intention to develop a foreign policy strategy for 2005-2020. He intends to build support for the strategy through a series of topical seminars over the coming year. End Summary. 2. (SBU) PolChief and PolOff met on November 8 with Ambassador J [...]	2005-11-10 22:10:00	Embassy Quito	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR CO PGOV EC
05QUITO2822	ECUADOR-COLOMBIA TALKS ADVANCE ON BROAD RANGE OF [...] (C) Summary: The meeting between FM Francisco Carrion and his Colombian counterpart Carolina Barco which took place here on December 7 is being touted by the GOE and the Colombian Embassy here as a success. Both governments committed to increasing security measures along the border region, [...]	2005-12-12 19:37:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS MASS SNAR PTER EC CO
05QUITO2866	ECUADOR: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] Embassy Quito's contribution to the 2005 Country Report on Terrorism report follows, keyed to questions in Reftel (paras 7-10). Embassy POC is PolOff Jarahn Hillsman, 593-2-256-2890 ext 4471, unclass email Hillsmanjd@state.gov, classified email Hillsmanjd@state.sgov.gov, fax 593-2-254-0712. [...]	2005-12-16 17:50:00	Embassy Quito	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PGOV KJUS MARR CASC ASEC EC
05QUITO773	WELCOME TO ECUADOR, GENERAL MYERS [...] (U) On behalf of the Mission Ecuador team, General, please accept a hearty welcome to Ecuador. Into your three hour stop we have packed a bilat with GoE President Lucio Gutierrez, a press conference with your joint chief counterpart, and a working lunch with the Ecuadorian high command; the [...]	2005-04-07 22:17:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PGOV MASS MOPS SNAR PTER EC
05QUITO789	CJCS VISIT SUPPORTS DEMOCRACY, IMPROVED MIL-MIL [...] (C) Summary: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Richard Myers' April 11 visit to Quito advanced bilateral relations with Ecuador by signaling our continued commitment to military cooperation, and supported our pro-democracy and pro-stability agenda at a sensitive moment. To President Gutierre [...]	2005-04-12 18:35:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MASS MOPS SNAR PTER EC CO
05QUITO962	DEFMIN FOCUSED ON GOVERNANCE AND HEALTH, NOT [...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador paid a courtesy call on new Ecuadorian Defense Minister Solon Espinosa April 27. Avoiding mention of the security threats facing his nation, Espinosa instead trumpeted new President Alfredo Palacio's honesty and his administration's intention to raise health standards [...]	2005-04-28 19:08:00	Embassy Quito	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV MARR MOPS MASS EC CO
05RABAT1162	US-MOROCCAN MILITARY CONSULTATIONS: THE MOROCCANS [...] (C) Summary: The third annual US-Morocco Defense Consultative Committee took place in Rabat on May 18-19, 2005, led on the US side by ASD Peter Rodman and on the Moroccan side by Minister Delegate to the PM in Charge of the Administration of National Defense Mr. Abderrahmane Sbai. During the [...]	2005-06-03 17:27:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	AG ETRD IZ KPKO MARR MO PGOV PREL PTER SNAR
05RABAT1810	GOM EXPLORES USG INTEREST IN NATO DOCUMENTATION [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 3. 2. (C) On the margins of a meeting with MFA Bilateral Affairs Officer Karim Halim on August 26, and drawing on Reftel, Poloffs inquired about Morocco's stated offer to establish a NATO documentation center in Rabat. Halim said that he was aware [...]	2005-08-26 17:06:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL XF MR MO NATO
05RANGOON105	BURMA: MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF SENIOR SPDC AIDE SPARKS [...] (C) Summary: The mysterious death on January 21 of SPDC Vice Chairman Maung Aye's personal assistant sparked rumors of a senior regime power struggle, but as of COB January 25 the SPDC is carrying on with business as usual and nothing appears to be amiss in Rangoon. Sources are inconsistent on [...]	2005-01-25 08:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR BM
05RANGOON1256	BURMA'S KACHIN STATE: COUPS, TEAK, AND CHINESE [...] (C) Summary: On a recent trip to Kachin State in Burma's far north, Emboff gained insight into a failed coup attempt within an ethnic cease-fire group, the NDA-K. The outfit, once one of the region's most significant insurgent groups, is now little more than a business organization that reaps [...]	2005-11-04 06:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS MARR SENV SNAR BM CM
05RANGOON1346	BURMA'S NEW CAPITAL: NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME [...] (C) Summary: Embassy officers, making an unannounced (and unwelcome) visit to the Burmese regime's new capital in Pyinmana, observed a massive, though largely unfinished, project to construct a new city from scratch. A nearby military zone, inaccessible to Emboffs, is even more substantial a [...]	2005-12-02 09:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL ECON SNAR MARR BM
05RANGOON426	SENTENCING BEGINS FOR KHIN NYUNT'S MILITARY [...] (C) Summary: Military Intelligence officials who were arrested along with former Prime Minister Khin Nyunt are beginning to receive prison sentences. Some reported sentences appear to be exaggerated, but the officials are being charged for violations with penalties ranging from 5 years to lif [...]	2005-04-11 08:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR BM
05ROME1222	NATO-AFGHANISTAN:ITALY WILL CONSIDER DROPPING [...] (C) On April 12, PolMilOff conveyed Reftel points requesting that Italy lift its ISAF caveat to MFA NATO Office Director Giovanni Brauzzi and to MOD Diplomatic Advisor Achille Amerio. Brauzzi, who has the lead on NATO issues, immediately asked the Italian military Joint Operational Command (C [...]	2005-04-12 13:14:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR AF IT NATO AFGHANISTAN
05ROME1456	IRAQ: ITALIAN SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSITIONAL [...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel points to MFA Deputy Iraq Task Force Director Damiano Francovigh. The MFA had already issued a statement on the formation of the Iraq Transitional Government. An informal translation of the statement is provided below. 2. (U) Begin text. The expected confidenc [...]	2005-04-29 11:07:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL MARR MOPS IZ IT UNSC IRAQI FREEDOM
05ROME1484	IRAQ: ITALIANS LEND SUPPORT TO AMB JONES' [...] (C) Summary. Senior diplomatic officials told Senior Advisor and Coordinator for Iraq Policy Ambassador Richard Jones during his April 22 visit to Rome that Italy intends to continue its engagement in stabilization efforts in Iraq. They were optimistic that the current political stalemate, th [...]	2005-05-02 11:48:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR MOPS IZ IT UNSC IRAQI FREEDOM
05ROME1633	GDPR: ITALIAN BASING FOR SOF IN ITALIAN PRESS - [...] (S) Summary. In early May, Italian papers picked up the March Stars and Stripes story citing SACEUR General Jones' comment that US European Special Forces (SOF) would be consolidated in Sigonella, Italy or in Rota, Spain. The press coverage led opposition Parliamentarians to demand an explana [...]	2005-05-11 15:14:00	Embassy Rome	SECRET	PREL MOPS MARR IT NATO

05ROME1734	ITALIAN VIEWS ON MAY 23 GAERC AGENDA [...] (C) MFA Director for EU CFSP told Poloff that the GAERC would begin with a Monday morning EU defense ministers meeting to discuss an ESDP progress report. He described the draft he had seen as "non-controversial," with a dozen or so chapters devoted to assessments of rapid response capabilit [...]	2005-05-19 15:04:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	CH PREL MARR MOPS IT EUN

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