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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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04ROME3116U/S BOLTON'S JULY 10 MEETING WITH LIBYAN OFFICIALS
[...] (S) Summary. U/S Bolton July 10 told Libyan officials that Libya had to end military cooperation with Iran as a sine qua non of concluding Phase III cooperation. The Libyans responded that all ongoing activity was linked to closing out existing contracts, which would be terminated on Septemb [...]
2004-08-11 19:16:00Embassy RomeSECRETPARM PREL KNNP MNUC LY IAEA
04ROME3136ITALIAN VIEWS ON UNSC REFORM, WEOG ROTATION FOR
[...] (C) Summary. Italy appreciates the Ref C enunciation of USG views on UN Security Council reform, which it views as a matter of vital national interest, and fully agrees that effectiveness be the standard by which reform is judged. Italy also will support the USG goal (Ref A) of reaching agree [...]
2004-08-13 15:24:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALOPDC PHUM PREL IT UNSC
04ROME3592 REPATRIATING SPENT ELK RIVER FUEL FROM ITALY -
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 13. ---------------- SUMMARY ---------------- 2. This report is further to ref A report of Secretary Abraham's call on Prime Ministry Under Secretary Letta August 25. In that call, U/S Letta asked Secretary Abraham's personal help to p [...]
2004-09-20 04:43:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PREL KNNP KSCA IT
04ROME3958APPROACH TO ITALIAN GOVERNMENT ON CHINA ARMS
[...] (S) Summary: MFA officials told PM DAS Suchan and JCS BG Remington that while Italy is "not out in front" it will likely join EU consensus to lift the China embargo, assuming that a review of China's human rights situation shows that "the conditions are right." PM Berlusconi's diplomatic advi [...]
2004-10-13 17:05:00Embassy RomeSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM PHUM CI IT EUN HUMAN RIGHTS
04ROME4180ITALIAN POSITIONS ON NOVEMBER 2 GAERC AGENDA
[...] (C) MFA Director for EU CFSP Luigi Mattiolo told poloff that the PSC was busy preparing documentation on Iraq for the GAERC and follow-on Council meeting. He also confirmed that Iraqi PM Allawi will have lunch with the Council at 25 plus 3 on November 5. Member States are firming up an econ [...]
2004-10-28 16:10:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL IT EUN
04ROME4263IRAQ: 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 15:18:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR IZ IT NATO IRAQI FREEDOM
04ROME4421ITALIAN VIEWS ON SECOND ROUND OF UKRAINIAN
[...] (C) Russia/CIS Office Director Marco Marsilli agreed with US views (ref a) that if activities in the run-up to and during the second round of elections do not meet OSCE/ODIHR standards, the US and EU must coordinate on raising concerns with Ukrainian officials and the Central Election Commissi [...]
2004-11-18 14:32:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM UP IT EUN
04ROME4599ITALY'S UNDERGROUND ECONOMY
[...] The underground economy has been a consistent part of post-war Italy, and is a result of the country's systemic inefficiencies, in particular its bureaucracy, high taxation, and rigid labor market. Recent estimates place the size of the underground economy at about 15-17 percent of Italian G [...]
2004-12-03 16:48:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ELAB PGOV IT KPRP
04ROME703ITALY 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 14:36:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALMARR PARM IT NATO AFGHANISTAN
04ROME815FIRST REGULAR SESSION OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
[...] The WFP Board first regular session for 2004 took place against the backdrop of an unprecedented level of emergency needs. In 2003, WFP received U.S. dollars (USD) 2.6 billion in donor contributions in support of its operations worldwide (plus an additional USD 1.2 billion from the Oil- for-Fo [...]
2004-03-03 10:53:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR KHIV WFP UNHCR
04ROME818GEORGIAN FOOD PIPELINE CONCERNS
[...] SUMMARY: WFP HAS PROVIDED A FUNDING PROPOSAL TO THE US MISSION ROME THAT PROPOSES AN EXCEPTIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO GEORGIAN HOUSEHOLDS SEVERELY AFFECTED BY RISING WHEAT FLOUR AND BREAD PRICES. WITH THE PRICE OF BREAD KEPT ARTIFICIALLY LOW AND THE SUPPLY OF SMUGGLED FLOUR DWINDLING, A SHORT [...]
2004-03-03 12:35:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF GG WFP
04ROME860AMBASSADOR 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 16:28:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALMOPS MARR PREL BK AF IZ IT NATO AFGHANISTAN IRAQI FREEDOM
04ROME868WFP BOARD APPROVES ARMENIA PROTRACTED RELIEF AND
[...] The WFP Executive Board, at its first regular session (February 23-26),approved a Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation for Armenia. The project 10053.1, entitled Relief and Recovery Assistance for Vulnerable Groups, is for two years (July 2004-June 2006),covering 110,000 beneficiaries pe [...]
2004-03-05 08:51:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UNHCR
04SANAA2346PRESIDENT SALEH TO A/S BLOOMFIELD "NO NEW MANPADS"
[...] (C) Summary. Assistant Secretary of State for Political Military Affairs Lincoln P. Bloomfield Jr. discussed proposed U.S. MANPADS buyback and destruction initiative with Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh on September 1. Saleh not only agreed to move forward with the modalities of the buyback [...]
2004-09-02 11:35:00Embassy SanaaSECRETMASS MOPS OVIP PARM PINR PREL PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA2408AMBASSADOR DELIVERS THERMOBARICS, STATE SPONSORED
[...] (C) Summary. Ambassador took the opportunity of his introductory meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Mustafa Noman to deliver refs A and B. Noman listened carefully to both messages and asked questions, but offered no immediate response. Discussions on G-8 BMENA process covered septel. E [...]
2004-09-12 05:15:00Embassy SanaaSECRETETTC KSTC PARM PREL PTER PINR YM DEMARCHE COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA2707SANAA EAC MEETING - OCTOBER 17, 2004
[...] (S/NF) Begin summary: The Chief of Mission (COM) convened an EAC meeting on October 17, to address security concerns as post moves closer to the U.S. election date and enters Ramadan, raising the possibility of major attacks. COM stated there was currently no information that there will be a [...]
2004-10-18 08:32:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMGT PREL PTER EAC
04SANAA358COUNTERTERRORISM ACTION GROUP -- 10 FEBRUARY
[...] (U) Summary: On 10 February 2004, the Ambassador hosted a meeting of the G-8 Counterterrorism Action Group (CTAG) local mission representatives at the Residence to discuss and coordinate member-nations' ongoing counterterrorism training and assistance efforts with the Republic of Yemen governm [...]
2004-02-11 16:01:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC PREL COUNTER TERRORISM
04TAIPEI3323CROSS-STRAIT ECONOMIC ROUNDUP - THIRD QUARTER
[...] During the third quarter of 2004, the PRC legalized tourism to Kinmen and Matsu for all Fujian residents. Taiwan legalized 81 product categories for import from the PRC. However, most are agricultural goods that will still be restricted for lack of cross-Strait sanitary and inspection agreem [...]
2004-10-22 09:30:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL ETRD EINV EWWT CH TW
04TAIPEI3991Taiwan Economic Review for November 2004
[...] This cable summarizes selected economic events in Taiwan in November 2004: - S&P Rating - China-ASEAN FTA - Economic Performance - WTO - Cross-Strait Economic Normalization - Environment S&P Downgrades Taiwan's Debt Outlook ------------------------------------ 2. At the [...]
2004-12-16 03:49:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ECON TW
04TASHKENT2609AFTER THE BOMBINGS: KARIMOV'S DECISION-MAKING
[...] (C) Summary. This is the second of two cables, which provides insight into President Karimov's decision-making process. The first of which looked at Karimov's possible succession plans (ref D). Although Uzbekistan was rocked twice this year by terrorist bombings, little has changed for Pre [...]
2004-09-30 13:41:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PBIO PINR PTER UZ
04TEGUCIGALPA2063WEAPON SEIZURE; TI-00-0003/WEC1F;GARCIA-MONTES,CARLOS CCX:ZU-04-0024/UEC1I;NARVAES-ALTAMAR, JUAN CARLOS
[...] (SBU) On August 20, 2004, members of the Honduran police and Prosecutors office found another arsenal of weapons from a residence near Zamorano, Honduras (HD) belonging to Carlos GARCIA-Montes (NADDIS 4539661),who was murdered in Bocagrande, Colombia (CB) (near Cartagena, CB) on July 14, 200 [...]
2004-09-16 20:32:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDHO NOTAG
04TELAVIV1276ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-03-02 11:22:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV1353RUSSIAN ENVOY LOOKS TO UPCOMING QUARTET MEETING TO
[...] (C) Russian Special Middle East Envoy Kalugin, just back from a trip to Saudi Arabia, told the Ambassador March 3 that the Saudis "made some nice noises" about working with Arab League partners in an effort to recommit to the Beirut Arab League declaration, the roadmap, UNSCR 1515 endorsing the [...]
2004-03-04 13:05:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL RS XF IS GAZA DISENGAGEMENT GOI EXTERNAL ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS
04TELAVIV1354LIKUD POWER BROKER -- AND REPUTED PARTY BULLY --
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: Likud's outspoken rightist Central Committee member Uzi Cohen and some of his what could only be described as political henchmen presented an alternative peace plan to Poloff and Pol/FSN on March 3 wherein the Palestinians would have their own state -- in a carved-out [...]
2004-03-04 13:16:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KWBG IS GOI INTERNAL EXTERNAL ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS
04TELAVIV1375ETHIOPIAN JEWRY IN ISRAEL
[...] Summary: Ethiopian Jews in Israel number approximately 90,000. Fifty percent of them are under the age of 25. Most can trace their families' arrival in Israel to rescue missions such as Operation Moses (1984) and Operation Solomon (1991). The vast majority live in impoverished communities w [...]
2004-03-05 08:06:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL KIRF ET IS ISRAELI SOCIETY
04TELAVIV1390ISRAELI READOUT OF IRAN NUCLEAR CONSULTATIONS WITH
[...] (S) SUMMARY: In a readout of their consultations with French officials about Iran and other IAEA issues, Gideon Frank and Eli Levite of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC) said the French MFA poldir had told them that the EU-3 agreement with Iran could not be twisted to justify removal [...]
2004-03-05 14:33:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETKNNP PARM MNUC PREL IS IR FR GOI EXTERNAL
04TELAVIV1575ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] March 11 Madrid Bombings 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media -- except Ha'aretz (English Ed.) -- led with the multiple, almost simultaneous bombings in Madrid on Thursday morning, in which 198 people were killed and ove [...]
2004-03-12 11:35:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV1598ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Aftermath of Madrid Bombings ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- With Yediot and Maariv devoting their entire front pages to the event, all media led with Sunday afternoon's double bombings at Ashdod Port, one of the most sensiti [...]
2004-03-15 12:00:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV1644ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-03-17 11:47:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV1758ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-03-23 10:42:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV1866ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Blair in Libya ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Yediot reported that Thursday in Washington, the date of PM Sharon's visit to the U.S. was set as April 14. Jerusalem Post (lead story) and Ha'aretz reported that Sharon's bure [...]
2004-03-26 10:55:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV2021ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-02 11:00:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV2189ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-14 12:44:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV2227ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-16 12:29:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV2259ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Release of Mordechai Vanunu 3. Iraq ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The major Hebrew media bannered the release of nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu, which will take place tomorrow. Several media reported that Monda [...]
2004-04-20 12:26:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV2304RUSSIAN ENVOY FOCUSES ON QUARTET AND DISENGAGEMENT
[...] (C) Russian Special Middle East Envoy Kalugin told the Ambassador April 20 that President Bush's April 14 statement on Sharon's Disengagement Plan "went further than the Road Map" but was "quite balanced." Kalugin emphasized the value Russia placed on the role of negotiations between the part [...]
2004-04-21 15:10:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALKPAL PREL RS XF IS GAZA DISENGAGEMENT ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS
04TELAVIV2347ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran Nuclear Program 3. Release of Mordechai Vanunu ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media cited PM Sharon's downplaying, in a speech to the Knesset Thursday, of the upcoming Likud referendum on his disengagement plan. [...]
2004-04-23 10:35:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV2470ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-30 11:45:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV6060RUSSIAN IMMIGRANTS IN ISRAEL: CULTURAL AND
[...] Summary: During a recent meeting with PD staff, Professor Marina Nizhnik of Tel Aviv University discussed the Russian immigrant community of Israel, with particular emphasis on differences between the more established community that has resided in Israel for the past 10 years and the recent ar [...]
2004-12-02 07:51:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KPAO ISRAELI SOCIETY
04TELAVIV6416ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Syrian-Lebanese Track ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media quoted PM Sharon as saying at the Herzliya Conference last night that 2005 will be a "year of great opportunity" for Israel, and that the disengagement plan is t [...]
2004-12-17 11:06:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV6671ISRAELI 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 14:49:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR IS ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS GAZA DISENGAGEMENT COUNTERTERRORISM GOI EXTERNAL
04THEHAGUE1105CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR
[...] (U) Facilitator Johan Verboom/Netherlands held a 22 April consultation on his draft decision on the Late Receipt of Article IV and V Income and the Working Capital Fund. Regarding the preambular paragraphs, Russia and Korea expressed concern that the language regarding possessor states' resp [...]
2004-05-03 13:36:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE1106 CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY
[...] (SBU) Prior to the April 28 Bureau meeting, Ambassador Javits spoke with DG Pfirter, EC Chairman Kubernat (Czech) and incoming EC Chairman Arrospide (Peru) to emphasize the need for a substantive special EC session in May. The Ambassador highlighted the fact that this is especially importan [...]
2004-05-03 13:46:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL IT CWC
04THEHAGUE1144CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (U) The DDG held a May 3 meeting with the Delegation on the status of the VIS Enhancement. Attendees were the VIS project management board: DDG, Chief/Admin Herb Schultz, Chief/Information Support Branch Greg Linden, Chief/Verification Horst Reeps, and Acting Chief/Inspectorate Carlos Trent [...]
2004-05-10 12:33:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE1223CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (U) The May 13 consultations on proposed changes to financial regulations chaired by facilitator Peter van Brakel (Canada) focused on one issue: proposed language on Regulation 5.4 and a period for payment of Article IV/V invoices. The result was inconclusive. Per Washington instructions, [...]
2004-05-19 11:39:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE1256DOE Second Line of Defense Megaport Initiative -
[...] A U.S. DOE team managed by David D. Martin, Deputy Director of the DOE/NNSA/Office of the Second Line of Defense (SLD),completed successful installation, testing, training and handover of radiation detection equipment to screen incoming and outgoing cargo containers at the Port of Rotterdam. [...]
2004-05-24 15:25:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDENRG OTRA ETTC MNUC PARM PREL NL
04THEHAGUE1271DUTCH MFA ON RUSSIAN INVOLVEMENT IN PSI CORE
[...] No summary [...]
2004-05-26 13:58:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC OPDC PARM PREL NL RU
04THEHAGUE1364FY-2005 IVP Nomination - Principal candidate
[...] Post is pleased to nominate Mr. Johannis M.D. van Leeuwe as a principal candidate for an FY-2005 IVP grant, excluding international travel benefits. Mr. van Leeuwe is earmarked for the EU/RP "U.S.-EU Security Issues" which will be held from April 25 - May 13, 2005. 2. START FIXED-FORMAT TEX [...]
2004-06-03 15:31:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL NL
04THEHAGUE1365FY-2005 IVP Nomination - Principal candidate
[...] Post is pleased to nominate Mr. Richard Cornelius Berkhout as a principal candidate for an FY-2005 IVP grant, excluding international travel benefits. 2. START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing in Washingto [...]
2004-06-03 15:34:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL NL
04THEHAGUE1431CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (SBU) In a June 1 meeting, Sophie Moal (France) and Peter Beerwerth (FRG) informed the U.S. Del that they believe anything which the U.S. does on optimization, including the trial run in the fall, will require Executive Council approval. They want some kind of paper to be proffered by the T [...]
2004-06-09 14:06:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE1484MOLDOVA/TRANSNISTRIA: DUTCH RESPONSE ON STABILITY
[...] (C) Emboffs delivered reftel demarche June 15 to Frank van Beuningen, MFA OSCE policy coordinator, Willemijn Kallenberg MFA OSCE senior policy advisor, and Bas Wels, MFA lead on East European issues during the Dutch EU presidency. 2. (C) Before we presented our points, the Dutch noted sim [...]
2004-06-16 14:15:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PBTS MD NL OSCE
04THEHAGUE1487CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (U) At the June 10 consultation chaired by facilitator Peter van Brakel (Canada),agreement was reached on all of the outstanding issues. Most important for the U.S., there were no objections to the language concerning payment of Article IV/V invoices, as approved by Washington. South Kore [...]
2004-06-16 16:06:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE1499CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) - SCENESETTER
[...] (SBU) There are two specific set of decisions which are the highest priorities at this EC. The first set of issues is time-sensitive and involves amendments to the Working Capital Fund and the Financial Regulations. These draft decisions will give the OPCW a much greater financial cushion [...]
2004-06-17 12:52:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL AL LY CWC
04THEHAGUE1512CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) - STATUS OF
[...] (SBU) As noted in the scene setter for the 37th Executive Council session (septel),one important set of decisions under consideration at the EC involve the requests from Libya and Albania for extension of their destruction deadlines. At this point, the prospects for the adoption of both se [...]
2004-06-17 15:45:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL LY CWC
04THEHAGUE1548CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (U) The Russian Federation hosted a June 15 meeting of P-5 Ambassadors in The Hague, noting that the idea originated in Moscow with Universality suggested as the first topic for discussion. Russia also noted the connection between the CWC and UNSC Resolution 1540 that increases the importanc [...]
2004-06-22 12:05:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE1550CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) - WRAP-UP FOR
[...] (U) The following are the results of the June 14-17 facilitations on industry issues. Schedule 1 captive use remains under consideration due to differences in opinion over whether or not a decision clarifying the declarability of Schedule 1 'captive use' production is necessary. On one han [...]
2004-06-22 13:50:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL EIND CWC
04THEHAGUE1592ICTY: PREVIEW OF DEL PONTE JUNE 29 ADDRESS TO UN
[...] (C) Summary: In her June 29 oral report to the UN Security Council, Carla del Ponte, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY),will highlight several issues from her written report submitted to the Security Council in May. In addition to the e [...]
2004-06-25 11:35:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALBK HR KAWC NL PHUM PREL SR ICTY
04THEHAGUE167HCOPIL: MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY IN
[...] Summary. The Hague Conference convened an informal advisory committee to consider the request of the European Community to become a member of the organization. Group agreed that changes would be necessary to the Statute and Rules of the organization, that there should be "no additionality," [...]
2004-01-23 15:42:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS PREL EUN HCOPIL
04THEHAGUE1684DUTCH RESPONSE ON PSI INFORMATION SHARING
[...] No summary [...]
2004-07-06 14:29:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALMNUC PARM PGOV KNNP PHSA PREL
04THEHAGUE1693ICTY: TRIBUNAL SEEKS USG ASSISTANCE IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Chief Prosecutor and Registrar of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) urged Ambassador for War Crimes Issues Pierre Prosper to weigh in with UN Headquarters to help solve two emerging budget and personnel crises that were posing a significant [...]
2004-07-06 15:47:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM BK HR SR NL ICTY
04THEHAGUE1694CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): EC-37
[...] (SBU) Summary: During EC-37, the U.S., UK, Italian and Libyan dels cooperated closely in actively educating and seeking support from other EC members regarding the proposed technical change that would permit Libya to seek conversion of chemical weapons production facilities (CWPF). Without e [...]
2004-07-06 16:36:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL LY CWC
04THEHAGUE1695CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR THE
[...] (U) The U.S. accomplished all of its objectives at a very successful 37th Executive Council (EC) session. The requests from Libya and Albania for extension of their destruction deadlines were adopted. Agreement was reached on a larger Working Capital Fund with a longer replenishment period, [...]
2004-07-06 16:59:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE1775JULY 7 U.S.-EU JHA CONSULTATIONS - CATS & SCIFA
[...] SUMMARY: U.S.-EU consultations on a broad range of JHA issues were held in The Hague on July 7. The Article 36 Committee (CATS for cooperation in police and judicial matters) met in the morning and the Strategic Committee on Immigration, Frontiers and Asylum (SCIFA) met in the afternoon. St [...]
2004-07-15 14:57:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PTER CVIS SNAR SMIG KFRD CPAS PREL EUN
04THEHAGUE1793EU/US COOPERATION IN THE UNGA AND ON...
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch are deeply committed to the Transatlantic Dialogue, a successful EU Presidency, and leadership during the UN Gene Assembly that values USG input if not always agreeing with it. In discussions with DRL PDAS Kozak and IO DAS Lagon on July12 - 13, Dutch interlocutors acknowl [...]
2004-07-16 12:55:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC NL CH UN
04THEHAGUE1801EU/US COOPERATION IN THE UNGA AND ON HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch are deeply committed to the Transatlantic Dialogue, a successful EU Presidency, and leadership during the UN General Assembly that values USG input if not always agreeing with it. In discussions with DRL PDAS Kozak and IO DAS Lagon on July12 - 13, Dutch interlocutors a [...]
2004-07-16 15:38:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC NL CH UN
04THEHAGUE1804 EMBASSY THE HAGUE CONTACTS FOR THE NETHERLANDS EU
[...] THE NETHERLANDS ASSUMED THE SIX-MONTH ROTATING EU PRESIDENCY BEGINNING JULY 1. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY AT EMBASSY THE HAGUE FOR COORDINATING EMBASSY ACTIVITIES AND LOGISTICAL ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO THE PRESIDENCY LIES WITH THE MISSION'S EU COORDINATION UNIT, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE D [...]
2004-07-16 16:04:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PARM ECON NL EUN
04THEHAGUE1828CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (U) The co-facilitators Gordon Eckersly/Australia and Ian Mundell/Canada held four sessions on 13-14 July 2004 to discuss Executive Management, Policymaking Organs, and Administration. The DDG made a brief introduction to the elements covered by the Executive Management section. Delegations [...]
2004-07-20 13:54:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE1901NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: KARZAI CANDIDACY AND
[...] Poloff delivered reftel message to MFA's head of South Asia Division Wilfred Mohr July 28. Mohr stated that the Dutch Ambassador in Afghanistan will soon call on Karzai to present his credentials, at which point he will also express GoNL support for reform and stability in Afghanistan. He sa [...]
2004-07-28 15:40:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AF NL
04THEHAGUE1967CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (U) A recent trip by the Director General proved uneventful and produced little or nothing in terms of substantive results - an outcome considered very successful by the DG. The OPCW Chief of Cabinet Raphael Grossi expounded on a number of personnel issues, most notably appealing for a solid [...]
2004-08-05 13:28:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE1975MOLDOVA/TRANSNISTRIA: DISCUSSION WITH DUTCH
[...] (C) Charge reviewed ref A points with Dutch MFA Acting Political Director Herman Schaper on August 6. Schaper has instructed the German Embassy in Chisinau (as local EU representative) and the Dutch Embassy in Kiev to address these points with the Moldovans and the Ukrainians respectively, an [...]
2004-08-06 14:23:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS MD NL
04THEHAGUE2126EU/NETHERLANDS/SOUTH OSSETIA: DUTCH SKEPTICAL
[...] (C) On August 24, POLCOUNS discussed reftel points with Tony van der Togt, Head of the Dutch MFA's Eastern Europe and Central Asia Division, and Frank van Beuningen, Policy Coordinator for the OSCE within the MFA's Department of Security Policy. Both interlocutors were well briefed on the sit [...]
2004-08-25 15:20:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV GG GM NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2201ICTY: COUNSEL IMPOSED ON MILOSEVIC
[...] (SBU) Summary: As anticipated, Trial Chamber Three of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) decided on September 2 to assign counsel to assist in the defense of Slobodan Milosevic. The court decided that the counsel should be the amici curiae (friends of the Cou [...]
2004-09-02 15:01:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALBK HR KAWC NL PHUM PREL SR ICTY
04THEHAGUE2277SUMMARY OF NATIONAL RAPPORTEUR'S THIRD TIP REPORT
[...] Summary/Comment: On June 20, Dutch National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons (NRM) Dien Korvinus presented the third TIP report to Justice Minister Donner. The 302-page report mainly covers the year 2002 and contains information about laws and regulations, victims, assistance, administrat [...]
2004-09-08 15:55:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG NL
04THEHAGUE2289SEPT 13-14 GAERC: DISCUSSION WITH DUTCH OFFICIALS
[...] (C) Summary. Emboffs discussed Sept 13-14 GAERC agenda and reftel subjects with MFA Political Affairs Department Director Jaap Werner on September 8 and with MFA European Correspondent Joep Wijnands on September 9. The Dutch clearly signaled that EU member states on the IAEA board will not s [...]
2004-09-10 09:56:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2290SEPT 13-14 GAERC: DISCUSSION WITH DUTCH OFFICIALS
[...] (C) Summary. Emboffs discussed Sept 13-14 GAERC agenda and reftel subjects with MFA Political Affairs Department Director Jaap Werner on September 8 and with MFA European Correspondent Joep Wijnands on September 9. The Dutch clearly signaled that EU member states on the IAEA board will not s [...]
2004-09-10 09:56:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2321CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (U) On September 8, Del reps met with Rick Martin, head of the OPCW's Budget and Finance Branch, and Ali Asghar Special Advisor on B&F issues, to outline substantive U.S. requirements outlined in reftel. In response to the requirements raised, Asghar noted that there is currently only one " [...]
2004-09-14 16:28:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE2346SEPT. 13-14 GAERC: READ-OUT FROM DUTCH
[...] (C) Summary. Emboffs discussed Sept. 13-14 GAERC with MFA Political Affairs Department Director Jaap Werner on September 16. He said the the EU's foreign ministers had discussed Secretary Powell's comments about genocide in Darfur, the financing of the UN Protective Force in Iraq, and EU rel [...]
2004-09-16 14:18:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALNL PREL EUN
04THEHAGUE2388NETHERLANDS/EU: PETER CHASE VISIT HIGHLIGHTS US-EU
[...] (C) Summary: At meetings with the MFA on September 10, Peter Chase (EUR/ERA Director) heard that EU Member States see new informal interest groups forming around particular issues. This variable geometry extends to EU representation at the UN, where the EU's formal division of competenci [...]
2004-09-20 10:05:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALNL
04THEHAGUE2399CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) - WRAP-UP FOR
[...] (U) Delegations made little progress towards a draft decision on Schedule 1 "captive use." Germany presented a non-paper providing several examples of known processes where Schedule 1 chemical(s) were produced during the production of certain final products. France, Switzerland, Italy and t [...]
2004-09-20 16:09:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE2461PRIME MINISTER BALKENENDE OUT OF COMMISSION FOR
[...] (U) Prime Minister Balkenende has been in hospital since September 14 with a serious foot infection caused by streptococcal and staphylococcal bacteria. According to Government Information Service, Balkenende underwent two operations, and the wound is said to be healing well. Balkenende is no [...]
2004-09-27 14:52:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2492CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (SBU) Representatives from the U.S., U.K., Italy and Libya met on September 21 to discuss the state of play regarding adoption of the technical change that would allow for conversion of the Rabta facility. The participants decided on specific tasks to be accomplished in the run-up to a one- [...]
2004-09-30 11:56:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE2493CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (SBU) Representatives from the U.S., U.K., Italy and Libya met on September 21 to discuss the state of play regarding adoption of the technical change that would allow for conversion of the Rabta facility. The participants decided on specific tasks to be accomplished in the run-up to a one- [...]
2004-09-30 11:56:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE2518CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) - OCTOBER 1
[...] (U) At the October 1 consultations on the Libyan proposal to make a technical change to permit conversion of the Rabta facility, the overwhelming number of attendees voiced strong support. A limited number of "usual suspects" raised questions, in particular Pakistan, but also Russia, India an [...]
2004-10-04 14:15:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE2526CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (SBU) On October 1, South Korean del rep Park Yong Kyu informed us that his delegation was recommending to Seoul that South Korea not/not support a continuation of the political consultancy for General Chong, who is tasked with working on universality on the Korean peninsula. The ROK delegat [...]
2004-10-05 14:16:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE2531AC/PDAS RECORD'S SEPTEMBER 28 MEETING WITH DUTCH
[...] (C) Summary: AC/PDAS Frank Record met with Dutch MFA Security Policy Director Maurits Jochems on September 28. The two reviewed a broad resume of arms control issues including the NPT, Non-strategic nuclear weapons, missile defense, FMCT, and a proposed U.S. landmine export ban. They also di [...]
2004-10-05 14:54:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL NL EUN NATO
04THEHAGUE2687CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) - APPROVAL OF
[...] (U) The Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW),at its October 12-15 session, unanimously adopted a recommendation to all States Parties to approve a change to the Chemical Weapons Convention. This change allows Libya to request approval for the [...]
2004-10-18 10:57:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL LY CWC
04THEHAGUE2691NETHERLANDS/EU PRESIDENCY: THE HALF-WAY POINT
[...] (C) Summary. With three months down and three to go, the Dutch no doubt view the first half of their presidency as a qualified success. They have made measurable progress on most of their priorities and effectively navigated two unexpected developments (the crisis in Darfur and PM Balkenend [...]
2004-10-18 14:33:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2698CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP OF THE
[...] (U) The U.S. achieved its one essential goal at the October 12-15 Executive Council session -- unanimous approval of the proposed technical change to allow for Libyan conversion of the Rabta facility. The issue dominated EC-38, with a record 26 delegations asking to make opening statements a [...]
2004-10-19 12:31:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL LY AL CWC
04THEHAGUE2699CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) - DISCUSSIONS ON
[...] (U) It was apparent at the October 12-15 Executive Council that member states remain divided on the Director-General's budget and program proposal for 2005. While the differences are not great, whether on the level of increase or specifics in the program, it will still require some time and [...]
2004-10-19 12:56:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE2723NETHERLANDS/EU/RUSSIA: SLOUCHING TOWARD THE SUMMIT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: According to the Dutch EU Presidency, the October 19 EU-Russia troika made only limited progress toward finalizing agreements in the four "common spaces" preparation for the November 11 EU-Russia summit. Outstanding differences remain in the areas of external security (where the R [...]
2004-10-21 14:37:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PTER PGOV ECON NL RU
04THEHAGUE2733EU/COHOM: WORKING FOR EU SUPPORT FOR US HUMAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The United States and EU Troika met October 15 to discuss human rights issues in the context of the semi-annual "COHOM" troika meeting. The EU confirmed that they still value the human rights dialogue process with China and want to coordinate with us on ways to refocus all [...]
2004-10-22 13:59:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPHUM AORC PREL CH NL
04THEHAGUE2741DUTCH MID-TERM TIP ASSESSMENT
[...] SUMMARY: This is the interim accounting of Dutch efforts to combat human trafficking following the catalyst of G/TIP Ambassador Miller's June 7 presentation of suggested USG benchmarks to Dutch officials. In response to Ambassador Miller's challenge to Foreign Minister Bot and Justice Ministe [...]
2004-10-25 15:26:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN NL
04THEHAGUE2750CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (U) On the margins of the 38th Executive Council, Del contacted Art VII noncompliant EC members to: 1) request an update regarding their status of implementation, 2) stress the importance of EC members, whom are charged with the responsibility of overseeing treaty implementation, to honor the [...]
2004-10-26 14:12:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE2757PRE-GAERC DEMARCHE: DUTCH RESPONSES
[...] (C) Summary. PolCouns and PolOff met with Jaap Werner, Director, Political Affairs, MFA, and Adriaan Palm, MFA Political Affairs Officer, on October 26 to deliver points in reftel. Werner said the only addition to the agenda as set forth reftel was the African Great Lakes, where the Belgians [...]
2004-10-26 18:19:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2777NETHERLANDS/EU: DUTCH EXPECTATIONS FOR NOV 2 GAERC
[...] (U) Summary. MFA Deputy Directors Joep Wijnands (Political Affairs, European Correspondent) and Dirk Oldenburg (European Integration) briefed emboffs Oct 28th on expectations for the Nov 2 GAERC and the Nov 5 European Council. The GAERC will focus primarily on preparations for the Council, so [...]
2004-10-29 09:45:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2793ICTY - TRIBUNAL OFFICIALS HIGHLIGHT CONCERNS ABOUT
[...] (C) Summary. In a series of meetings on September 28 at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY),President Meron, Chief Prosecutor Del Ponte, and Registrar Holthuis struck consistent themes with Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Pierre Prosper and EUR DAS f [...]
2004-11-01 17:55:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALBK HR KAWC NL PHUM PREL SR ICTY
04THEHAGUE281DUTCH FM BOT'S VISIT TO THE U.S.
[...] (C) I just spoke with Ben Bot and found him well-prepared for his February 9 visit to Washington. He plans to ask how he personally can contribute to improved transatlantic relations. As he has said in press interviews, other European leaders are counting on him to help mend fences between the Euro [...]
2004-02-04 12:24:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALAF EU IZ NL PGOV PREL SNAR TU XA XF XH NATO
04THEHAGUE283CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR 30
[...] (C) Greek OPCW Attache Vassilios Kraniotis provided us with an update on planning for a potential terrorist attack using chemical agents at the Olympic games. Most of these plans, he said, had been downgraded from "Confidential" to "Official Use Only" by his government, but he asked us to pr [...]
2004-02-04 12:54:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE2836NETHERLANDS/EU: SWARTBOL ON TURKEY, RUSSIA,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Rob Swartbol, PM Balkenende's senior foreign policy advisor, predicted to Ambassador Sobel on November 1 that the EU will make a positive decision on Turkish accession negotiations in December, but warned that the Turks will find some elements of the decision more objectionable [...]
2004-11-03 17:30:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2894SCENESETTER: DUTCH ENVIRONMENT SECRETARY'S
[...] Summary: Dutch State Secretary for the Environment Pieter van Geel will travel to Washington November 15 to meet with USG energy and environment officials. He wants to explore possible next steps for a broad, post-Kyoto dialogue on climate change. His vision for future climate change discu [...]
2004-11-10 07:29:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG PREL NL
04THEHAGUE290ICJ: 48 STATEMENTS FILED IN FENCE PROCEEDING
[...] (SBU) Summary: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) received forty-eight written statements by its deadline of January 30 in the advisory opinion proceedings concerning "the legal consequences of the construction of a wall in the occupied Palestinian territory" (the Fence Case). While the [...]
2004-02-05 06:08:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN AORC ICJ
04THEHAGUE2924NETHERLANDS/EU/INDIA: "NEW PARTNERSHIP" HAS LITTLE
[...] (C) Summary: Beyond welcoming a new "strategic partnership," the November 8 EU-India Summit was perhaps more notable for what it lacked than what it included. The new "strategic partnership" appears to be little more than a wishlist of topics for cooperation to be fleshed out over the next ye [...]
2004-11-12 14:09:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KNNP IN NL EUN
04THEHAGUE3094RUSSIA/UKRAINE/EU - ANGRY PUTIN, FIRM EU AGREE AT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At the Russia-EU Summit in The Hague November 24, an "angry, aggressive" President Putin demanded Ukrainian law should dictated the outcome and rejected EU interest in finding a political solution as unwarranted and unnecessary. Drawing on OSCE election monitoring conclusions, [...]
2004-11-26 14:07:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR UP NL EUN RU
04THEHAGUE3166NETHERLANDS/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 16:47:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR CH RS NL EUN
04THEHAGUE3255ICTY - MILOSEVIC WITNESSES ADVANCE POLITICAL CASE
[...] (SBU) Summary. Having regained control of his defense case before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY),Slobodan Milosevic questioned a string of Russian witnesses and a former Yugoslav official over the past two weeks, focusing much of their testimony on corrob [...]
2004-12-14 16:39:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALBK HR KAWC NL PHUM PREL SR ICTY
04THEHAGUE3281CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR THE
[...] (U) The December 14 Executive Council session produced the following results. 2. (U) Under agenda item 5: -- On 5.1, at the request of the U.S. and Russia, the EC agreed to defer the verification plan for Aberdeen to the next EC. -- On item 5.2, regarding the verification plan for [...]
2004-12-16 13:31:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE3312ELIMINATION OF WEAPONS GRADE PLUTONIUM PRODUCTION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-12-21 14:37:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PARM OTRA KNNP TRGY RS SZ NL
04THEHAGUE3350NETHERLANDS/EU PRESIDENCY: ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND
[...] (C) Summary: The December 17 European Council decision to offer Turkey a starting date for accession negotiations let the Dutch end their presidency on a high note. The Dutch recorded several important accomplishments, of which the successful Turkish negotiations were the most notable, whil [...]
2004-12-29 12:38:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL NL EUN
04THEHAGUE348CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP OF
[...] (U) The decision regarding Schedule 2/3 Captive Use remains on a political track, with the Indian delegation indicating they support the Schedule 2/3 Captive Use decision, as written, but noting their interagency review process has not yet completed. Privately, the Indians informed Del that [...]
2004-02-11 09:07:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE39CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): OPCW REQUESTS
[...] (C) Summary: Brian Hawtin, acting Director General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, made a strong pitch for close cooperation with the U.S. and UK in ongoing discussions to address Libya's CW program. He concurred on the need to keep the focus on the larger goal [...]
2004-01-08 13:16:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL LY CWC
04THEHAGUE467CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR
[...] (U) Dr. Tom Inch (UK),Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB),participated in the Western European Group (WEOG) meeting on Feb 17 to field questions from WEOG delegations on SAB priorities as well as scientific and technological developments. Inch noted that the SAB, as the technic [...]
2004-02-24 09:22:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE521ANNUAL REPORT ON ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS - THE NETHERLANDS
[...] Part one summarizes progress achieved during the year (Reftel B) and Part two is the fourth annual report on anti- trafficking in persons (TIP) for the Netherlands. The report follows the format outlined in reftel. Preparation time is about 200 hours (FSN - 110; FS-02 - 80; FS-02 - 10 hours) [...]
2004-03-02 06:20:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF NL
04THEHAGUE544DUTCH/EU THOUGHTS: 60TH SESSION OF UN CHR
[...] (C) PolOff met with Hans Docter, MFA Commission on Human Rights (CHR) action officer, to discuss reftel. The Dutch are fully engaged with their EU partners in advance of the GoNL return to the CHR this spring. In addition to resolutions noted reftel, the EU will sponsor resolutions on Russia [...]
2004-03-03 15:22:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CH NL UNHRC
04THEHAGUE585CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) - SCENESETTER
[...] (SBU) The accession of Libya to the OPCW undoubtedly will be the highlight of the March 23-26 Executive Council session. The presence of the Libyan Ambassador also provides an opportunity to emphasize the importance of the OPCW tackling new challenges, and having the financial and administr [...]
2004-03-10 11:24:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE765CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WEEKLY WRAP-UP
[...] (U) The facilitator for consultations on improving the funding mechanism for Article IV and V verification costs, Johan Verboom (Netherlands),told us on March 18 that he hoped to reach consensus on a decision document for consideration at Executive Council Session 36 the following week. Ins [...]
2004-03-24 08:37:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE798CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR
[...] (U) The 36th Executive Council session of the OPCW was a solid success for the U.S. across the entire range of substantive and administrative issues. The presence of the Libyan delegation was sufficient to ensure that EC-36 would be memorable, and a report on the various discussions involvi [...]
2004-03-29 13:25:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
04THEHAGUE985ICTY: SENIOR FORMER USG OFFICIALS ON MILOSEVIC
[...] (C) Summary: Slobodan Milosevic -- in one of his first filings before the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) -- submitted to the trial chamber on April 13 a confidential document describing the witnesses he may call during his upcoming defense case. While the list [...]
2004-04-20 15:11:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALBK HR KAWC NL PHUM PREL SR ICTY
04VATICAN1171HOLY SEE TAKING SMALL STEPS IN RELATIONS WITH
[...] (C) Cardinal Walter Kasper, the Holy See official responsible for relations with the Orthodox Church, judged his February trip to Moscow to meet with Russian Orthodoxy's highest officials "not easy, but helpful." Kasper told the Ambassador that Patriarch Alexei II and Metropolitan Kirill, th [...]
2004-03-24 08:58:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALKIRF PHUM PREL RS SOCI VT
04VATICAN1968U/S BOLTON PREVIEWS SEA ISLAND NON-PROLIFERATION
[...] (C) Under Secretary Bolton previewed Sea Island G-8 Summit non-proliferation initiatives for Holy See Foreign Minister Giovanni Lajolo May 17, emphasizing the President's desire to ensure that efforts to address WMD threats were a priority for G-8 nations. Bolton highlighted progress in imple [...]
2004-05-20 14:43:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL IR LY IN PK IS VT
04VATICAN252The Pope's Europe: Whole, Free and Faithful
[...] (U) From the start of his Pontificate, Pope John Paul II has had a clear vision of Europe as a continent united, free, and faithful. As an inspirational symbol for the Polish nation and a formidable voice for freedom, the Pope played an essential role in overcoming Europe's political division [...]
2004-01-23 16:33:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM EU VT
04VATICAN2671POPE SEEKS TO SPEED UP UNITY WITH ORTHODOX
[...] No summary [...]
2004-07-09 04:45:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM VT
04VATICAN3308POPE RETURNS ICON TO ORTHODOX, HOPING FOR THAW IN
[...] (SBU) Pope John Paul II is returning a copy of an historic icon of the Virgin Mary to the Russian Orthodox Church, a gesture he hopes will help thaw relations between Rome and Moscow. The Pope had wanted to return the icon to Moscow in person, but continued coolness from Orthodox Patriarch Al [...]
2004-08-30 04:33:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI RS VT
04VATICAN3581 Sant'Egidio Inter-Religious Conference Calls for
[...] (U) The Sant'Egidio Community brought together over 7,000 religious and political leaders September 5-7 in Milan to promote inter-religious dialogue and understanding as a means to combat terrorism and build peace. The shadow of the Beslan massacre hung over the annual gathering, reinforcing [...]
2004-09-17 13:31:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM SOCI KIRF VT
04VATICAN3810 MOVING THE VATICAN ON BIOTECHNOLOGY: EMBASSY
[...] (U) To build support within the Holy See and overcome opposition within the Catholic Church, Embassy brought together scientists, ethicists, and developing nation farmers to address a one-day conference on the moral imperative of using biotechnology to feed the world's hungry. Scientists from [...]
2004-10-01 15:20:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM TBIO EAGR EAID SOCI VT
04VILNIUS1315LITHUANIAN GOVERNMENT SPLIT ON REACTOR CLOSURE
[...] (SBU) Prime Minister Algirdas Brazauskas announced on October 21 that the GOL would ask the EU permission to postpone the decommissioning of the first of the two Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant units. Brazauskas said regional energy supply security justified the delay. President Valdas Adamkus, [...]
2004-10-22 12:59:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG PREL LH
04VILNIUS1350LITHUANIA: RUSSIAN TEAM COMPLETES UNEVENTFUL VDOC
[...] (C) Summary. A team from the Russian Federation conducted a Vienna Document inspection of Lithuanian military facilities on October 27-28. The inspection covered army and air force facilities in Kaunas, Panevezys, and Siauliai, including NATO's Baltic air policing assets at the Zokniai airfi [...]
2004-10-29 10:41:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPARM MOPS LH
04VILNIUS1352THE END OF THE RAINBOW: COALITION TALKS WITH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Conservative Party suspended formal talks with the Brazauskas-Paulauskas coalition on October 28, following major disagreement over the constitution of a so-called "rainbow coalition." Immediately following the collapse of talks, the Brazauskas-Paulauskas coalition formally a [...]
2004-10-29 13:29:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL LH
04VILNIUS1353LITHUANIA 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 14:14:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALMARR MCAP MOPS PBTS PGOV PINS PREL LH
04VILNIUS1369AMBASSADOR IN SIAULIAI STRESSES DEVELOPMENT AND
[...] SUMMARY. Ambassador traveled to Lithuania's northern city of Siauliai October 20-21 to conveying a message of admiration for Lithuania's rapid democratic and economic growth and appreciation for its activist foreign policy and contributions to the NATO alliance. In a town often identified wi [...]
2004-11-05 12:57:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV OVIP LH
04VILNIUS1442FORMER AMBASSADOR'S CSIS PAPER CAUSES A
[...] (SBU) Top TV journalist Edmundas Jakilaitis resigned over an incident in which he reported that a "secret" U.S. document warned of the dangers of Russian influence over Lithuanian politicians such as Russian-born Labor Party Leader Viktor Uspaskich. The document turned out to be written by f [...]
2004-11-26 09:49:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO PGOV PREL LH RS
04VILNIUS1447AIDS IN LITHUANIA
[...] As it prepares to celebrate World AIDS Day, Lithuania's incidence of HIV/AIDS is the lowest in Central and Eastern Europe. The GOL is working to keep it that way, despite pressures of rapid social change. Lithuania has a National HIV/AIDS prevention strategy, but poorly monitors its implemen [...]
2004-11-29 06:24:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KHIV PREL LH
04VILNIUS1450LITHUANIA DECLARES SOLIDARITY WITH UKRAINE; TO
[...] (U) The Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas) expressed its solidarity with the people of Ukraine and its support for their democratic objectives. In a vote of 123 to 1, with 3 abstentions, the 141-seat Seimas resolved to support the decision of Ukraine's Supreme Rada to evaluate the results of the [...]
2004-11-29 16:10:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UP LH
04VILNIUS1454UKRAINE: RUSSIANS REPORTEDLY BLAME U.S. FOR
[...] (C) Adamkus expects to return to Ukraine with Kwasniewski and Solana before December 3 to continue mediation efforts, according to a senior adviser. Kwasniewski predicted privately to Adamkus November 30 that Ukraine would likely turn into "another Georgia" within a few days. A November 26 [...]
2004-11-30 13:47:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UK LH
04VILNIUS1455LITHUANIAN PM PRESENTS CABINET LIST TO A SKEPTICAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: President Valdas Adamkus on November 29 appointed Algirdas Brazauskas the new Prime Minister of Lithuania. Brazauskas, in turn, presented the President with his list of ministerial candidates, which includes Labor Party boss Viktor Uspaskich and Peasant Party leader Kazimiera Pru [...]
2004-11-30 14:18:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPGOV LH
04VILNIUS1489ADAMKUS REPORTS INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION MISSION
[...] (C) Adamkus is satisfied with the outcome of the contentious international mediation session in Kiev December 6-7. He predicts that December 26 elections will occur on schedule, but admits that key uncertainties remain. A return of the international mediators to Kiev appears unlikely for no [...]
2004-12-07 13:26:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL XH LH
04VILNIUS1492LITHUANIA: 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 11:23:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PREL MARR MCAP MOPS LH
04VILNIUS1499CSBM BILATERALS GIVE LITHUANIA ADDITIONAL TOOL TO
[...] (C) Summary. Lithuania has developed bilateral Confidence and Security Building Measure (CSBM) agreements in accordance with the 1999 Vienna Document of OSCE and CFE requirements with Russia, Belarus and its Nordic neighbors. For Lithuania, the bilateral agreements enhance military transparenc [...]
2004-12-09 09:51:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPARM MOPS LH
04VILNIUS1505LITHUANIA TO PROCEED WITH REACTOR CLOSEOUT
[...] (C) A GOL resolution on November 24 confirmed that one of two Chernobyl-type Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP) reactors will close as expected on December 31. The resolution follows GOL-EU consultations in Brussels at which EU experts advised Lithuania to honor its EU accession commitments. [...]
2004-12-09 14:33:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL LH
04VILNIUS1512CODEL HASTINGS PRAISES LITHUANIAN EFFORTS IN
[...] (C) Summary: Congressman Alcee Hastings, attending a GOL-sponsored conference on the promotion of democracy in Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, and the South Caucasus, met with President Adamkus and parliamentary (Seimas) and GOL foreign policy experts on December 3 to discuss the current Ukrainian [...]
2004-12-13 04:54:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UK BO LH
04VILNIUS1521MAZEIKIU NAFTA MANAGER EXPRESSES CONCERNS OVER
[...] (C) Mazeikiu Nafta (MN) General Manager Nelson English told the Ambassador that the Russian-owned Lukoil company is waiting in the wings to acquire the MN oil refinery in the aftermath of Yukos's "impending and almost certain collapse." According to Amcit English, Moscow is already trying to [...]
2004-12-16 13:03:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON ENRG LH RS
04VILNIUS1522EU MEMBERSHIP SPURS LITHUANIAN LABOR FLIGHT
[...] SUMMARY: Young Lithuanians have left their homeland en masse since the May 1 accession to the EU in search of employment abroad. The exact number leaving remains unclear, although as much as a quarter of the country's working-age population may leave by the end of the year. Some sectors have [...]
2004-12-16 13:16:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON SMIG PGOV LH
04VILNIUS1523LITHUANIA'S NEW GOVERNMENT TAKES OFFICE WITH BROAD
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The 13th Government of Lithuania took power on December 14, when Parliament approved the Cabinet and program of Prime Minister Algirdas Brazauskas. Negotiations over two Ministerial posts proved difficult, with the President forcing substitute nominees and ultimately accepting as [...]
2004-12-16 13:26:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL LH
04VILNIUS1532FY2004 CONSULAR PACKAGE NARRATIVE FOR VILNIUS
[...] Post submits the following consular package narrative keyed to reftel. Management A) Consular Section Chief: Ruta D. Elvikis (Consul),ETD: July 2005, Direct Office Telephone Number: 370- 5-266-5591, E-mail: ElvikisRD@state.gov; Deputy Consular Section Chief: Gregory L. Bernsteen (Vic [...]
2004-12-20 10:39:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS CASC CPAS KFRD ASIG AFSI LH
04VILNIUS1546NEW 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 12:51:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MOPS MASS LH
04VILNIUS1556BALTS REPORT RUSSIAN CHARM OFFENSIVE
[...] (C) Summary. Russia has launched a "charm offensive" towards the Baltic states that features new movement on bilateral relations, according to Lithuanian officials and Baltic diplomats here. Lithuanian interlocutors point to recent Russian initiatives on long-stalled issues such as bilateral [...]
2004-12-23 10:58:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PBTS LH
04VILNIUS1566LITHUANIA: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (U) Post submits the annual terrorism report for Lithuania. Embassy's update on Lithuania for the Department's 2004 Patterns of Global Terrorism report (reftel) is in paras 2-4. 2. (SBU) Lithuania has been fully supportive of the war against terrorism. Lithuania is implementing the Nation [...]
2004-12-27 14:19:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO LH
04VILNIUS1568 COUNTER-TERRORISM ACTION GROUP DISCUSSES STATE OF
[...] (SBU) Summary. Embassy Vilnius convened a meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) in Lithuania on December 9. Representatives from the French, German, Canadian, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, British, and Russian Embassies, as well as EU and UN representatives, compared notes on co [...]
2004-12-28 10:03:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC PREL LH
04VILNIUS15782004-2005 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] In 2004, Lithuania strengthened its counter-narcotics efforts, rolling out a National Drug Addiction Prevention and Drug Control Strategy for 2004-2008. The use and sale of narcotics, however, continues to increase in Lithuania. Lithuania remains a transit route for heroin from Asia to West [...]
2004-12-30 13:55:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR EFIN KSEP LH
04WELLINGTON599NEW ZEALAND RESPONSE ON ICJ ADVISORY OPINION ON
[...] (SBU/NF) Post delivered reftel demarche to Moira Turley, Middle East and Africa Division, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT.) Despite strong support for the U.S. position, Turley stated that the GoNZ is deferring a final decision on its vote until it has seen the final te [...]
2004-07-15 03:22:00Embassy WellingtonCONFIDENTIALPREL NZ UNGA
04WELLINGTON737NEW ZEALAND TAKES FIRM LINE WITH IRAN FOREIGN
[...] (U) Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi visited New Zealand August 23-24 to explain Iran's position in the IAEA. Kharrazi met with Prime Minister Helen Clark, Foreign Minister Phil Goff, Disarmament Minister Marian Hobbs, Communications Minister Paul Swain and Agriculture and Trade Ministe [...]
2004-08-29 22:15:00Embassy WellingtonCONFIDENTIALNZ
04YEREVAN1066IMI (ARMENIA): U.S. COMPANIES IN ARMENIA
[...] No summary [...]
2004-05-04 06:41:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN1109REACTION FROM YEREVAN, ARMENIA: ARMENIAN MEDIA
[...] SUMMARY: Armenian mass media widely covered the recent developments in Ajaria and Georgia and paid special attention to the resignation of Ajaria's leader, Aslan Abashidze. The press outlined the importance of the recent political developments for their possible impact on Armenia and on the [...]
2004-05-07 13:01:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC PGOV PREL KPAO AM
04YEREVAN1190 PREVENTIVE DETENTIONS A MAJOR SETBACK ON THE
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified, protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Armenian police rounded up and questioned more than 25 opposition activists around the country on the eve of the planned May 21 opposition rally in Yerevan. According to opposition sources and media re [...]
2004-05-21 10:47:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL AM
04YEREVAN1240IRAN-ARMENIA PIPELINE: DEAL SIGNED ON FUTURE SWAP
[...] This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) On May 19, 2004, Garnik Badalian, Head of the Iran desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, briefed us about a recent agreement on the Iran - Armenia pipeline. Badalian said that o [...]
2004-05-27 12:19:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET AM
04YEREVAN1255 DECIPHERING THE ARMENIAN-AMERICAN DIASPORA
[...] (SBU) The Armenian-American Diaspora continues to wield considerable influence upon the foreign and domestic policies of the Government of Armenia. This influence ranges from the obvious connection of U.S.-born and/or trained GOAM officials, the influence of private and public U.S. assistance [...]
2004-06-01 12:07:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV AM
04YEREVAN1344ARMENIA: 2004 - 2005 ANTI-TRAFFICKING STRATEGY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. While the formation of the Government's Interagency Commission to Address Issues related to Human Trafficking was encouraging, lack of a Commission Head for several months last year significantly slowed down the Government's response to TIP. As reported reftel, the Commission [...]
2004-06-15 12:17:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM ELAB KWMN SMIG PGOV PREL UZ AM
04YEREVAN1352 RELATIONS WITH TURKEY BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please treat accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The last-minute decision by the Turkish delegation not to attend a conference on regional archaeological and tourism issues, a report in the Armenian press regarding visa regimes and a widely ci [...]
2004-06-17 12:21:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EAID AM
04YEREVAN1369REACTION FROM YEREVAN, ARMENIA: PRESS
[...] SUMMARY: All mass media widely covered Ambassador John Ordway's press conference held on June 17. Almost all TV and newspaper reports were accurate and factual. The majority of the newspapers quoted the Ambassador without any comments. All the newspapers noted that there will be the final p [...]
2004-06-21 08:24:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC PGOV PREL KPAO AM
04YEREVAN1456ARMENIA SEEKS TO END ARMENTEL MONOPOLY
[...] (SBU) In eleventh-hour negotiations to reach an agreement in the Armentel dispute, Minister of Justice David Harutiunian agreed to put off the June 30 deadline for reaching a settlement until September 28, 2004. Despite the extension, the government's threat still stands: If the sides do not [...]
2004-06-29 11:47:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ECPS KPRV EINV EFIN BEXP AM
04YEREVAN1473ARMENIA: SURPRISINGLY LITTLE TRADE WITH IRAN
[...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly -------- SUMMARY -------- 2. (SBU) Despite Armenia's geographic isolation and closed borders, trade with its southern neighbor Iran remains surprisingly small. While the April 12-13 meeting between Armenian Foreign Minister V [...]
2004-06-30 12:37:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAIR ETRD AM
04YEREVAN1624 KOCHARIAN AND MINISTERS PLAN FIRST STATE VISIT TO
[...] (SBU) MFA sources confirmed July 20 that Armenian President Robert Kocharian would travel to China September 26-30. The GOAM had not yet made this information public but will likely announce it to the press July 21 or 22. Several GOAM Foreign Ministers have traveled to China in the past as pa [...]
2004-07-21 12:25:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV CH AM
04YEREVAN165MFA ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT ISTANBUL-YEREVAN
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please treat accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) MFA officials told us recently that they consider the weekly Yerevan-Istanbul flights an important part of efforts to improve relations between the two countries. MFA Turkey Desk Officer Anahi [...]
2004-01-20 12:52:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM TU AM
04YEREVAN1662ARMENIA TRIES TO SQUEEZE VALUE FROM DIAMONDS
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) While constituting only 5 percent of GDP, Armenia's rapidly expanding diamond cutting industry attracts both strong domestic attention and significant foreign investment. Precious and simple to [...]
2004-07-28 12:27:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EINV EIND AM RU
04YEREVAN1665 LETTER FROM THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE TO
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please treat accordingly. ----------------------- TEXT OF LETTER FROM MOJ ----------------------- 2. (SBU) The Minister of Justice Davit Harytyunyan's staff transmitted the following letter to the Embassy July 28, noting that it had also been sent to th [...]
2004-07-29 12:22:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM AM
04YEREVAN1678PARTY PRIMER: TOP ARMENIAN POLITICAL PARTIES
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please treat accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) With 64 registered political parties (as of July 30, 2004) voters in Armenia suffer no lack of choice. The following parties are represented within the National Assembly (NA): the Republican [...]
2004-07-30 08:32:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV AM
04YEREVAN1746LOS ANGELES BANK FRAUD COMES HOME TO ARMENIA
[...] (SBU) The U.S. Secret Service provided information on a large transfer of fraudulently obtained funds from a U.S. bank to bank accounts in Russia and Armenia. We sought GOAM assistance in freezing the account in Armenia and recovering the money already disbursed. Based on our intervention, A [...]
2004-08-05 13:46:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPINS ASEC ECON EFIN AM
04YEREVAN1822MINIKES IN YEREVAN: ENGAGE WITH THE OSCE
[...] (SBU) In a series of intense meetings with nearly all of Armenia's top-level leaders, USOSCE Ambassador Stephan M. Minikes called for Armenia to engage with the OSCE to make sure the organization suits the country's needs, and not to carp from the sidelines, eroding OSCE basic principles. Mini [...]
2004-08-18 08:48:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AM
04YEREVAN1899ARMENIA'S OLIGARCHS: STAYING RICH ON FOOD, GAS, AND
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Trade in the most basic goods in the Armenian economy is controlled by a small number of oligarchs with strong ties to government. While it is considered common knowledge that oligarchs use p [...]
2004-08-30 12:02:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID EIND ETRD PGOV KCOR AM
04YEREVAN1972AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO PRESIDENT
[...] (C) On September 4, 2004, Ambassador Evans presented his letters of credence to President Robert Kocharian. The Ambassador conveyed warm best wishes from President Bush, and explained how U.S. goals for the South Caucasus -- enhancing security and stability, strengthening democratic institutio [...]
2004-09-08 10:22:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID KMCA ECON 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 12:52:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MOPS IZ AM
04YEREVAN2019IRAN-ARMENIA PIPELINE: IRAN TO FINANCE PIPELINE
[...] (SBU) During Iranian President Mohammad Khatami's visit to Yerevan September 8-9, the Armenian and Iranian governments signed a deal to finance the Armenia-Iran gas pipeline as far as Kajaran, 41 kilometers into Armenia. In May the governments had signed an agreement providing for the constru [...]
2004-09-10 13:27:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET AM IR
04YEREVAN2062ARMENIA: BIOLOGICAL WARFARE AND PROLIFERATION
[...] (S/NF) Armenia does not have an active biological warfare program nor does it have an interest, desire or capability to start one (reftel). The Armenian government has denied ever having a biological warfare program and currently Armenian biological institutes and private companies are struggl [...]
2004-09-17 13:51:00Embassy YerevanSECRETPINR ECON PTER TBIO PARM AM KPRP
04YEREVAN2093LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH FROM KAREKIN II,
[...] On September 11, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of Armenia, sent a letter to President Bush to mark the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The letter was received at the Embassy on September 14. The original was forwarded by pouch to EUR/CACEN; the text of the letter is paragr [...]
2004-09-22 12:45:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC AM
04YEREVAN2135(IMI) BRIEF OVERVIEW OF ARMENIA'S FRUIT JUICE
[...] This cable provides a brief overview of Armenia's juice industry for those interested in trade and investment opportunities in Armenia. It also includes a list of key contacts in this sector. For more information contact the BISNIS representative or the Economic and Commercial Officer at th [...]
2004-09-28 10:42:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2156REACTION FROM YEREVAN, ARMENIA: PRESS
[...] SUMMARY: All mass media widely covered the first press conference of Ambassador John Evans held on September 15. Virtually all TV stations commented on the unique format of the press conference (the heads of all the sections of the U.S. mission in Armenia were present). All TV stations show [...]
2004-09-30 13:07:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC PGOV PREL KPAO 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 10:30:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MOPS IZ AM
04YEREVAN2216 RUSSIAN-GEORGIAN BORDER CLOSING "NOT
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. -------- SUMMARY -------- 2. (SBU) As a result of the Russian-Georgian border closure roughly one thousand trucks bound for Armenia are stuck at the Verkhniy Lars border crossing point between Russia and Georgia. According t [...]
2004-10-06 12:47:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PREL PGOV AM
04YEREVAN226REACTION FROM YEREVAN, ARMENIA: PRESIDENT
[...] SUMMARY: President George W. Bush's State of the Union Address was widely covered in Armenian media, both print and broadcast. Coverage by broadcast media was mostly factual, using CNN, EuroNews or Russian sources. Print media used the Russian Washington File provided by the U.S. Embassy Pu [...]
2004-01-23 12:57:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC PGOV PREL KPAO AM
04YEREVAN2319(IMI) OVERVIEW OF ARMENIA'S WINE SECTOR
[...] This cable provides a brief overview of Armenia's wine sector for those considering trade and investment opportunities in Armenia. It also includes a list of key contacts. For more information contact the BISNIS representative or the Economic and Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Ye [...]
2004-10-19 10:11:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2320(IMI) OVERVIEW OF ARMENIA'S DIAMOND-CUTTING
[...] This cable reviews the diamond-cutting industry in Armenia as of October 2004. It includes an overview and contact information for major diamond-cutting enterprises and a discussion of the possible advantages in Armenia for foreign investment. End summary. 2. Diamond processing has been [...]
2004-10-19 10:13:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2367RUSSIA OPENS BORDERS TO CAUCASUS
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ----------------- BORDER OPEN AGAIN ----------------- 2. (SBU) On Friday October 22, the Russian government reopened the border checkpoint Verkhniy Lars that had been closed September 15, following the Beslan Sch [...]
2004-10-25 08:57:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PREL RS AM
04YEREVAN2406 POWER STRUGGLE: ARMENIA SELLS GEORGIA CHEAP
[...] This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Sources in Armenia's energy sector claim that, following the October 10 sabotage of transmission lines from Russia (Ref A),the Georgian government forced Armenia to sell electricit [...]
2004-11-01 13:32:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG ETRD EAID AM
04YEREVAN2407 ARMENIA'S STEADY GROWTH, STABLE ECONOMY:
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Armenia's 2004 economic performance should lend confidence to investors and development economists alike. Armenia's oft-cited problems maintaining a transparent and fair business [...]
2004-11-01 13:35:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EFIN EAID AM
04YEREVAN2447KOCHARIAN SACKS INTEL SERVICE CHIEF
[...] (C) President Robert Kocharian fired his Minister of the National Security Service (NSS) Karlos Petrossian November 5. Although there have been frequent rumors about Petrossian's departure, the immediate cause for his fall from grace appears to be the most recent report of Petrossian's corrup [...]
2004-11-08 07:40:00Embassy YerevanSECRETPREL PGOV AM
04YEREVAN2449 ARMENIAN FLIGHTS HAMPERED BY FUEL SHORTAGES
[...] This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) A shortage of aviation fuel is forcing Armenia's outbound flights to make intermediate landings to refuel before continuing on their scheduled itinerary. Although government and av [...]
2004-11-08 09:15:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET ENRG ETRD EAID GG AJ AM
04YEREVAN2450ARMENIA: UPDATE ON CESIUM-137 CONFISCATED FROM
[...] (C) As reported in ref A, Ashot Martirosyan, Head of the Armenian Nuclear Regulatory Agency (ANRA),verified on October 19 that approximately two curies of radioactive cesium-137 was seized from an Armenian citizen Gagik Tovmasyan on October 15. 2. (C) On November 5, we met again with Marti [...]
2004-11-08 09:15:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPINR KNNP MNUC PARM KCRM PTER ASEC AM KPRP
04YEREVAN2461NATO SECRETARY GENERAL VISITS YEREVAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a brief visit to Yerevan on November 5, the NATO Secretary General encouraged Armenia to continue to develop its cooperation with the Alliance, introduced NATO's new special representative to the region and explained that NATO is not in competition with any other organi [...]
2004-11-09 09:14:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL AM NATO
04YEREVAN2470GOAM RESCUES N-K TELECOM OPERATOR IN BACK-ROOM DEAL TO END ARMENTEL MONOPOLY
[...] (C) During the week of November 15 the GOAM is due to seal the deal it has made with Armentel, Armenia's incumbent monopoly telecommunications service provider. The Government of Armenia will end its protracted dispute with Armentel and license a second mobile telephone provider to compete wit [...]
2004-11-12 09:48:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALECON EINV KPRV PREL AM BEXPPLM BEXP
04YEREVAN2485(IMI) ARMENIA: REPORT ON TAVUSH PROVINCE
[...] In October 2004, Embassy's BISNIS representative visited the Tavush province of Armenia to explore investment and trade opportunities for U.S. companies and to expand U.S. - Armenian commercial ties. He met with the province's business leaders and government officials. This is another in a [...]
2004-11-17 09:24:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2517ARMENIAN DEFMIN SOLID ON IRAQ CONTINGENT
[...] No summary [...]
2004-11-22 13:15:00Embassy YerevanSECRETAM IZ MARR MOPS PREL
04YEREVAN2526UPDATE ON CESIUM-137 CONFISCATED FROM ARMENIAN
[...] (C) We met November 18 with Ashot Martirosyan, head of the Armenian Nuclear Regulatory Agency (ANRA) and underscored the USG's continued interest in this cesium-137 seizure case (refs A and B). Martirosyan stated that he had still not received any substantive information from the Armenian Nat [...]
2004-11-24 08:18:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPINR KNNP MNUC PARM KCRM PTER ASEC AM KPRP
04YEREVAN2537OPPOSITION EDITOR'S CAR TORCHED, BLAMES
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) November 22 at 20:40 (local time) the car of Nikol Pashinyan, Editor-in-Chief of the opposition newspaper Haykakan Zhamanak, burst into flame in front of his office. Pashinyan is convinced th [...]
2004-11-24 14:06:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KPAO AM
04YEREVAN2550ARMENIA: COPERATING ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, ONE CASE
[...] (SBU) Despite the absence of formal legal instruments regulating law enforcement cooperation between the U.S. and Armenia, cooperation with the GOAM on specific cases has produced positive results. From working on child pornography cases to tracking down, arresting and transferring fugitive m [...]
2004-11-29 12:00:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KJUS KCRM AM
04YEREVAN2565CIVAV: ARMENIA REGISTERS AIRLINES OPERATING
[...] (C) The November 26, 2004 sentencing of six Armenians (a pilot and crew) in Equatorial Guinea for aiding the overthrow of President Obiang's government (reftel) is a reminder about the business-end of Armenia's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on airline registration. Armenia's Directorate of C [...]
2004-11-30 10:00:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON PREL AM EK
04YEREVAN2597ARMENIA'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 11:11:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MARR MOPS AM
04YEREVAN2656RAIL BLOCKADE: TIGHTENING THE NOOSE AROUND ARMENIA
[...] (C) For more than twelve years, the blockade of Armenia by Turkey and Azerbaijan has disrupted regional transit corridors. All political considerations aside, regional economic development has been stymied. Recent steps by Azerbaijan to improve the effectiveness of its blockade have tighten [...]
2004-12-10 11:34:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD AM AZ
04YEREVAN2685(IMI) ARMENIA: THE IMPORTED BUILDING
[...] This cable reviews the market for imported building materials in Armenia as of December 2004. The report describes the market size and U.S. market share in Armenia, and lists major market suppliers and best sales prospects for U.S. companies. It also includes a list of major importers and ke [...]
2004-12-14 06:52:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2686RUSSIAN-AMERICAN RELATIONS: TIME TO SOLVE N-K
[...] (C) NEITHER OF THE TWO FINE MOSCOW CABLES UNDER REFERENCE MENTIONS NAGORNO-KARABAKH AS AN ISSUE IN THE CIS THAT MOSCOW AND WASHINGTON (AND PARIS) MIGHT RECOMMIT THEMSELVES TO SOLVING IN THE DISTURBING WAKE OF THE CRISIS IN RELATIONS OVER UKRAINE. IN A CHAT EARLIER TODAY, THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADO [...]
2004-12-14 12:33:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AM IZ RS
04YEREVAN2769RUSSIAN POWER GIANT MOVES TO CONSOLIDATE CONTROL
[...] (C) Russian energy giant RAO-UES is moving to take over Armenia's sole electricity distributor, Electricity Networks of Armenia (ElNetArm),which would consolidate its hold on Armenia's energy infrastructure. The director of ElNetArm and officials in the Government of Armenia have acknowledged [...]
2004-12-22 10:45:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG AM RS
04YEREVAN2802(IMI) ARMENIA, COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY:
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for December 2004. Major headlines include: -- Armenia sells Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Plant for USD 132 million; -- EBRD buys shares in Armenian commercial bank; -- IMF approves USD 13.7 million for Armenia; [...]
2004-12-29 10:28:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN284CTAG MEETING HELD IN ARMENIA
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified, please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Post convened a coordination meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) in Armenia February 2 in advance of the capital-level CTAG meeting to be held February 20 per reftel. Represen [...]
2004-02-03 13:35:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PREL PTER
04YEREVAN347TOUGH DASHNAK TALK ON N-K, TURKEY AT PARTY
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please treat accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Dashnak Party Chairman Hrand Margarayan's February 6 comments on relations with Turkey, N-K, and Georgia's Armenian population sparked renewed controversy among Armenia's political elite. Marga [...]
2004-02-12 10:20:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM TU AJ AM
04YEREVAN349ARMENIA: DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH
[...] Armenia's 2003 economic performance exceeded all predictions; despite the rounds of elections and political tremors during the year, the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 13.9 percent, a record high since 1991 independence. Construction (mostly donor financed) and industry contribute [...]
2004-02-12 13:50:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EFIN EAID EAIR AM RU
04YEREVAN350ARMENIA: INCREASING (BUT STILL MODEST) TRADE
[...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly -------- SUMMARY -------- 2. (SBU) The Armenian press noted that trade turnover for the first nine months of 2003 between Armenia and Russia increased 84 percent over 2002 levels of the same period and was distributed almost e [...]
2004-02-12 13:52:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAIR ETRD AM
04YEREVAN353KOCHARIAN'S INNER CIRCLE: ACCESS BUT LIMITED
[...] (c) President Kocharian has a small inner circle with direct access to him and the potential to influence his thinking on foreign policy matters. Within this inner circle are Foreign Minister Oskanian, Minister of Defense Sargsian, Head of State TV Harutyunian, Presidential Chief of Staff Tum [...]
2004-02-12 14:10:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AM
04YEREVAN444"A POLITICAL MURDER": ARMENIAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: Armenian mass media widely covered the murder of Lieutenant Gurgen Markarian who was attending a NATO training course in Hungary. Echoing the official press statements made by the Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs, almost all local media outlets connected this crime to the g [...]
2004-02-23 12:43:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC PGOV PREL KPAO AM
04YEREVAN449 RARE PRESIDENTIAL INTERVIEW SPARKS
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please treat accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) President Robert Kocharian's February 18 extended press conference sparked speculation about his political posturing vis-a-vis an increasingly vocal opposition. During the rare two-hour TV int [...]
2004-02-24 03:04:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV TU AJ AM
04YEREVAN456 ARMENIAN NUCLEAR REGULATION IN FLUX
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. Not for internet distribution. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) On February 18, 2004, we met with Ashot Martirosyan, the head of the Armenian Nuclear Regulatory Agency (ANRA) to encourage Armenia to commit to the IAEA Code o [...]
2004-02-24 11:49:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG KNNP ECON AM
04YEREVAN457PIPE DREAMS: IRAN-ARMENIA GAS PIPELINE DOESN'T
[...] (U) THIS CABLE IS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Armenian officials have again proposed a gas pipeline from Iran to Armenia as a way to alleviate Armenia's concerns about the future diversity of energy sources. According to the [...]
2004-02-24 11:49:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET AM
04YEREVAN489 STUDENT PROTEST OVER NEW DRAFT LAW ENTERS
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Nearly one thousand university students in Yerevan continued to boycott their classes in protest of the proposed "Law on Military Service" currently before the National Assembly. The controve [...]
2004-02-26 12:34:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL OEXC AM
04YEREVAN550 ANOTHER LOOK AT HIV/AIDS IN ARMENIA
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please treat accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Summary: Armenia's proximity to countries hit hard by the HIV/AIDS epidemic (Russia, Georgia and Ukraine) raises concerns about its vulnerability and the actions the GOAM is taking to address t [...]
2004-03-05 13:20:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV SOCI EAID ECON AM
04YEREVAN562TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS IN ARMENIA: THE VIEW FROM
[...] (C) Through an Advisor to the Minister of Justice, we have obtained a copy of a report on trafficking in perons (TIP) in Armenia prepared by the Office of the Procurator General. The detail and scope of the report's findings, along with recent Embassy demarches on Armenia's shaky Tier II sta [...]
2004-03-09 09:15:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALAM KCRM PHUM PINR SMIG SNAR
04YEREVAN587KURDISH ACTIVITIES IN ARMENIA
[...] (S) There is an Armenian-Kurdish friendship society in downtown Yerevan with a sign posted on the door identifying it as such. The "Friendship Society's" main goals in Armenia appear to be to promote Kurdish culture, organize holidays, demonstrations, and campaigns for better treatment of and/ [...]
2004-03-11 03:27:00Embassy YerevanSECRETPTER PREL PGOV PINR AM TU
04YEREVAN615ARMENIAN 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 14:03:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR PARM AM AJ NATO
04YEREVAN641 SAAKASHVILI MAKES FIRST STATE VISIT TO
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili paid his first state visit to Armenia March 11-12, praising the country and its president as an "ideal partner." Saakashvili and Armenian President Rober [...]
2004-03-17 13:32:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL AM GG
04YEREVAN656PRESIDENT SACKS PROCURATOR GENERAL; APPOINTS
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified, protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) On March 17 Kocharian unexpectedly sacked Procurator General Tamazian, replacing him with his most influential deputy, Aghvan Hovsepian. A strong supporter of Kocharian, Hovsepian already held this pos [...]
2004-03-18 14:05:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AM
04YEREVAN722REACTION FROM YEREVAN, ARMENIA: SHEIKH AHMED
[...] SUMMARY: The assassination of the founder and spiritual leader of the Palestinian Hamas movement, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, was reported on all Armenian TV channels, the reports being mainly factual. However, some local papers published commentaries. The following is the summary of the articles. [...]
2004-03-26 02:32:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC PGOV PREL KPAO AM
04YEREVAN739REACTION FROM YEREVAN, ARMENIA: PRESS
[...] SUMMARY: All mass media widely covered the March 26 press conference held by Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage at the Presidential Palace in Yerevan after his meeting with President Kocharian. Among forty invited representatives of mass media, ten represented foreign media outlets. [...]
2004-03-29 01:27:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC PGOV PREL KPAO AM
04YEREVAN765 MARCH 30 BEATING OF HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please treat accordingly. 2. (SBU) Well-known human rights activist Mikael Danielyan contacted the Embassy March 30 after reportedly being beaten by four unidentified men near the entrance of his home in central Yerevan. Danielyan said the men attacked him [...]
2004-03-30 12:03:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV AM
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 12:16:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PGOV PREL AM
04YEREVAN774REACTION FROM YEREVAN, ARMENIA: AFTER THE
[...] SUMMARY: After the visit of Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage to Armenia all mass media widely covered his meetings and press conference held in Yerevan. Following his visit to Azerbaijan, some Armenian newspapers published editorials discussing the Armitage visit to the region and [...]
2004-04-01 02:56:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC PGOV PREL KPAO AM
04YEREVAN790COUNTERTERRORISM ACTION GROUP (CTAG): IN-COUNTRY
[...] (SBU) Per Ref A, and in the effort to promote counterterrorism cooperation (Ref B),Post hosted a follow-up meeting of the in-country Counterterrorism Action Group, April 1, 2004, comprising representatives from the French, German, Italian, British and Russian Embassies. Post invited Deputy M [...]
2004-04-02 11:08:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC EFIN PREL AM
04YEREVAN812 ARMENIA'S MAIN AIR CARRIER SCOTCHES PLANS
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Completely reversing its previous investment policy, Armenia's main flag carrier, Armavia Airlines, is halting its plans to expand towards Europe and move to European standards a [...]
2004-04-05 10:01:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON RS AM
04YEREVAN816FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT ON ARMENIA-IRAN PIPELINE
[...] (SBU) Post skepticism about the viability of the Iran-Armenia pipeline project notwithstanding, two points should be clear. One, the pipeline is the number one priority for the Ministry of Energy. Two, the Iranian Minister will come to Armenia in April and will sign something: most probably [...]
2004-04-06 06:00:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET PREL RS AM
04YEREVAN830REAFFIRMING TIES WITH ARMENIA: DEPUTY SECRETARY
[...] (SBU) Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage's visit to Armenia galvanized U.S.-Armenia relations as he met with Armenian Foreign Minister Oskanian and President Kocharian in back-to-back meetings March 26. The meeting with Oskanian clearly set the agenda for the subsequent discussion with [...]
2004-04-07 09:36:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PARM TU AJ AM OVIP RICHARD ARMITAGE
04YEREVAN880 RIOT POLICE BREAK UP DEMONSTRATION IN EARLY
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) At approximately 2:00 a.m. April 13, Armenian riot police dispersed a crowd of about one thousand opposition supporters that had remained in front of the National Assembly since 6:00 p.m. the [...]
2004-04-13 14:08:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV AM
04YEREVAN966IRAN-ARMENIA PIPELINE: WHAT IF THEY HAVE THE MONEY?
[...] This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Post has consistently discredited recent media reports about the ten-year-old proposal to build a pipeline from Iran to Armenia on the grounds that there has been no indication of a [...]
2004-04-26 01:35:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET AM
04YEREVAN970REACTION FROM YEREVAN, ARMENIA: PRESS
[...] SUMMARY: All mass media widely covered Ambassador John Ordway's press conference held on April 22. TV reports were mainly accurate and factual. The press carried fewer commentaries this time than it has in the past. The majority of the newspapers quoted the Ambassador without any comments. [...]
2004-04-26 10:00:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC PGOV PREL KPAO AM
04ZAGREB1034U.S. SANCTIONS NOT MAJOR OBSTACLE TO CROATIAN GAS
[...] (SBU) On June 1 we visited INA, the majority state-owned oil and gas company, to inquire about its overseas activities in general, and its exploration activities in Syria in particular. Zeljko Belosic, Member of the Board and executive director for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production note [...]
2004-06-07 17:01:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON ETTC EPET HR SY IZ
04ZAGREB2153FM VISIT BOOSTS RUSSIA-CROATIA RELATIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: In an effort to shore up Moscow's influence in this Brussels-leaning capital, Russian FM Sergei Lavrov met with President Stjepan Mesic, PM Ivo Sanader, Speaker of Parliament Vladimir Seks, and FM Miomir Zuzul on his December 10 visit to Zagreb. Significant developm [...]
2004-12-20 12:04:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV RS HR
04ZAGREB2210PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION - MESIC IN FIRST ROUND?
[...] SUMMARY AND COMMENT: President Stjepan Mesic appears poised to win a second five-year mandate in the upcoming presidential election; the only question that remains is whether he will get the necessary 50 percent one vote in the first round on January 2 or face a second round against his near [...]
2004-12-30 16:00:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL HR
05ABUDHABI1091UAE: 2005 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT
[...] Embassy TIP points of contact are PolOff Susan Raddant and PolChief Joel Maybury, office: 971-2-414-2444, fax: 971-2-414-2639; email: raddantsk@state.gov, mayburyjf@state.gov. 2. OMB Reporting Requirements: One FS-04 officer spent approximately 40 hours preparing for and writing the repor [...]
2005-03-08 12:46:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG TC
05ABUDHABI1858COUNTERTERRORISM ACTION GROUP - EMBASSY ABU DHABI
[...] (SBU) Summary: The British DCM convened the Abu Dhabi G-8 Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) on March 23. CTAG members discussed their perspectives of the threat environment in the UAE, and their observations of the UAE response to the recent theater bombing in Doha. Each country detailed [...]
2005-04-27 02:19:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL ASEC ETTC TC KJAN
05ABUDHABI257DEMARCHE ON IAEA COMPREHENSIVE SAFEGUARDS
[...] (C) On January 16, Pol Chief and G-8 representatives (France, Japan, Russia, Italy, Canada, and UK -- Germany had a schedule conflict) jointly delivered reftel points to MFA Director for International Organizations, Yacub Al Hosani. Pol Chief also provided Al Hosani with a copy of the letter e [...]
2005-01-17 09:01:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALKNNP TRGY PREL AORC IAEA TC
05ABUDHABI3013SCENESETTER - DEA ADMINISTRATOR TANDY'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) Administrator Tandy: I would like to welcome you to the UAE. Your visit comes during a dynamic period in the U.S.-UAE bilateral relationship. Over the last few years, relations between the U.S. and the UAE have deepened and expanded in the economic, military, counter-terror, and nonproli [...]
2005-07-07 14:55:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETSNAR PTER KTFN EFIN ETTC TC
05ABUDHABI326SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT TO THE UAE
[...] (C) I look forward to welcoming you back to the United Arab Emirates January 30-February 1. Your visit will provide a timely opportunity to discuss our common concerns about the Iranian nuclear program with the UAEG as well as to review progress on the UAEG,s export controls program. The UAE [...]
2005-01-23 11:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPARM ETTC KNNP KOMC KSTC IZ IR TC
05ABUDHABI3437REPORT OF MORE TIP PROSECUTIONS, CAMEL JOCKEY
[...] Summary: UAEG progress on addressing the human trafficking problem has continued right through the August 2 60-day TIP action plan assessment period deadline (ref A). At the request of the Consul General, the Dubai Justice Department provided information on three new sex trafficking prosecuti [...]
2005-08-08 07:25:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ETRD PHUM KJAN TC
05ABUDHABI3441OVERVIEW OF OIL AND GAS IN THE UAE
[...] (C) Begin Summary. Oil and natural gas form the basis of the modern economy in the United Arab Emirates, which holds 8 to 9 percent of the world,s proven oil reserves and controls the world,s fifth largest natural gas reserves. Over 90 percent of the country,s established oil and natural gas [...]
2005-08-08 07:57:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETENRG EPET TC
05ABUDHABI4086 MEDIA REACTION: RELEASE OF BRITISH SOLDIERS/ TWO
[...] SUMMARY: A UAE DAILY CLAIMED THAT THE TWO BRITISH SOLDIERS DETAINED IN BASRA AND LATER FREED FROM POLICE DETENTION WERE MOSSAD AGENTS. ANOTHER DAILY WELCOMED THE LAUNCH OF TWO UAE DAILY TABLOIDS IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC URGING THEM TO REFLECT THE HOPES AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE STREET. A UAE ACAD [...]
2005-09-26 14:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI4227SUBJECT: UAE PROMISES CONTINUED COOPERATION ON COUNTERPROLIFERATION
[...] (S) Summary: On October 1-2, 2005, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph, National Security Director for Counterproliferation Strategy David Stephens, and T Senior Advisor Patricia McNerney met with UAE officials to discuss the issue of Iran,s nuclear progr [...]
2005-10-05 13:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNETTC KNNP PARM IR PK TC SY NK
05ABUDHABI510U/S BOLTON VISITS UAE
[...] (S) Summary: Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security John Bolton met with UAE officials on January 31 to discuss the status of Iran,s nuclear weapons programs and to present future options for addressing the threat on the UAE,s doorstep, including referral to the [...]
2005-02-05 02:09:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETETTC IR IZ KNNP PARM PK TC
05ABUJA1119NIGERIAN LEGISLATORS THREATEN PRESIDENT OBASANJO
[...] (U) On May 3, members of Nigeria's lower house initiated steps to impeach President Olusegun Obasanjo, listing 19 impeachable offenses against the president, generally related to the Obasanjo's altering or ignoring decisions of the National Assembly. The impeachment's prime movers say about [...]
2005-06-23 09:48:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM NI
05ABUJA970NIGERIAN 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 13:54:00Embassy AbujaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR MARR MCAP KPKO NI POLMIL
05ADANA118SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR MAY 31, 2005
[...] SABAH (GUNEY) / EKSPRES / ZAMAN / BOLGE: A commercial delegation came to Adana from Holland to promote commercial ties between Holland and Turkey. The delegation paid a visit to Adana Municipality and then to Adana's Chamber of Industry (ACI). ACI Chairperson Ozgumus said that they [...]
2005-06-02 08:28:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
05ADANA123SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR JUNE 8, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-10 11:42:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
05ADANA133SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR JUNE 30, 2005
[...] HURRIYET/EKSPRES/SABAH(GUNEY)/ZAMAN/BOLGE: Water melon producers in Adana's Karatas district of are frustrated about not being able to sell their produce despite water melon's very low price in the market. 2. ZAMAN/BOLGE: The paper reports that despite the recent lifting o [...]
2005-07-11 14:23:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
05ADANA15SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR JANUARY 13, 2005
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 13, 2005. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. OZGUR GUNDEM: [...]
2005-01-25 06:15:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
05ADANA154SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR AUGUST 22, 2005
[...] BOLGE: The daily reports that the purpose of U.S. Embassy Charge d'Affaires Nancy McEldowney's visit last week to Turkey's Agricultural Ministry was to pressure Turkey on its recent decision to restrict rice imports from the U.S. in order to prevent material injury to Turkish rice produce [...]
2005-08-23 10:46:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
05ADANA16SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR JANUARY 14, 2005
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 14, 2005. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. CUMHURIYET / [...]
2005-01-25 06:17:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
05ADANA87SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR APRIL 25-26, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-27 08:04:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
05ADDISABABA3802AU'S KONARE ON AU ASSEMBLY CHIEF, WASHINGTON
[...] (C) Summary: African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Konare told Charge November 8 that Congo-Brazzaville President Denis Sassou-Nguesso appears to be the most likely successor to Nigerian President Obasanjo to serve as Chairman of the AU Assembly. Konare also said that an AU team had just [...]
2005-11-09 04:55:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL ET XA AF UNION
05ADDISABABA4044ERITREAN 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 13:33:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO MARR ET ER EE BORDER
05ADDISABABA4046UNMEE OFFICIALS AWAITING GUIDANCE ON ERITREA'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Eritrea's demand that American, Canadian, and European (including Russian) UNMEE staff depart within 10 days could affect Ethiopia's previous commitment to withdraw troops from the border, senior UNMEE officials say. UNMEE is awaiting guidance from New York on whether to comply w [...]
2005-12-08 06:08:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO MOPS ET ER EE BORDER UNSC
05ADDISABABA4187UNMEE TRANSFERS STAFF TO ETHIOPIA TO AVERT
[...] (C) SUMMARY. UNMEE has "temporarily" transferred 80 personnel from Eritrea to Ethiopia, in order to comply with Eritrea's demand that U.S., Canadian, European, and Russian staff depart Eritrea. While acknowledging the transfer of civilian administrative staff (e.g., handling personnel and te [...]
2005-12-22 14:50:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS KPKO ET ER
05ALGIERS1013AMBASSADOR 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 15:11:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PREL AG SOFA
05ALGIERS1049SENHADJI 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 16:33:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL PGOV AG MO WI SOFA
05ALGIERS1175FM 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 15:22:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL PGOV AG SOFA
05ALGIERS1624ALGERIA 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-08 08:24:00Embassy AlgiersUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB AG OPIC USTR
05ALGIERS2292RUSSIAN 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 15:37:00Embassy AlgiersSECRETPREL PINS PARM MARR MNUC AG
05ALGIERS2317IRAN-RELATED BRIEFING DELIVERED TO MFA SECRETARY
[...] (S) AMBASSADOR, ACCOMPANIED BY POLEC CHIEF AND ACTING SIMO, CALLED NOVEMBER 16 ON MFA SECRETARY GENERAL LAMAMRA TO DELIVER REF A TALKING POINTS AND INTRODUCE SENSITIVE SIMO BRIEFING ON IRANIAN NUCLEAR WEAPONIZATION EFFORTS. AMBASSADOR NOTED THAT DUE TO LAMAMRA'S ABSENCE ABROAD THE PREVIOUS WE [...]
2005-11-20 14:12:00Embassy AlgiersSECRETPARM PREL KNNP IR EU AG
05ALGIERS839MG 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 15:31:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALPREL 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 07:51:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR 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 07:51:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PREL KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY1027 USAID MEDIA TOUR IN ALMATY SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTES
[...] Summary: On March 10, the Ambassador hosted a day-long Media Tour in Almaty, in an effort to increase Kazakhstani public awareness of U.S. assistance projects. USAID's Country Representative in Kazakhstan, Almaz Sharman, also helped to "MC" the event. This was the fourth media tour in a se [...]
2005-03-17 06:06:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY1059 KAZAKHSTAN: TERRORISM FINANCE: UPDATE NO. 2
[...] (SBU) Post submits the following in response to Ref A request, para. 10. 2. (SBU) A. Amount of assets frozen, forfeited, or seized (in U.S. dollars) by host governments pursuant to UNSCR Resolutions 1267 and 1373, the legal authority under which the action was taken (legislative, judicial, [...]
2005-03-23 05:20:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KTFN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1109KAZKHSTAN: AMBASSADOR AND FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSS
[...] (SBU) Foreign Minister Tokayev called Ambassador at 9:30 p.m. on March 24. Tokayev apologized for not being available to meet the Ambassador earlier, as he had requested, due to an extended meeting with President Nazarbayev to review the situation in Kyrgyzstan. The Foreign Minister said that [...]
2005-03-25 06:42:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY1130 KAZAKHSTAN'S MEDIA COVERAGE OF KYRGYZSTAN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: From the start of the revolt in southern Kyrgyzstan, international media speculated on how events there might affect their rich neighbor in the north. Many international media relied on the Interfax wire service in their reporting, although Interfax sometimes posted uncorrobor [...]
2005-03-28 04:03:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY1203KAZAKHSTANI OIL PATCH: KYRGYZ TULIPS WON'T GROW
[...] (C) Summary: The Kazakhstani oil patch, both expats and locals, neither foresee nor seek a Kazakhstani repeat of the Kyrgyz "Tulip Revolution." They cite the following reasons: - Kazakhstani economy is dynamic and growing. Despite rural poverty, many average citizens have a seat at the table; [...]
2005-03-31 06:37:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG KR KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY13KAZAKHSTAN: AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH OTAN PARTY
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a December 21 introductory meeting with the Ambassador, pro-presidential Otan Party deputy chair Armangeldy Yermegiyayev described a party with a strong vertical structure, an extensive local network, and a clear platform. He outlined a vision of quality-of- life improv [...]
2005-01-04 05:25:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY1433KAZAKHSTAN: CHINESE PIPELINE UPDATE
[...] (C) Summary: Construction of the stalled Atasu-Alashankou oil pipeline is moving forward after a harsh winter and the late delivery of pipe, according to KMG contacts. However,the Kazakhstanis are unhappy with the Chinese over perceived lower netbacks and lack of control -- Beijing has respons [...]
2005-04-12 11:51:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG CH KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1434CHINESE DEMAND CASPIAN OFFSHORE BLOC FOR GAS
[...] (C) Summary: The Director of the Kazakhstani Institute of Oil and Gas (KIOG),Serik Burkitbayev, reported that China is demanding an offshore Caspian bloc as quid-pro-quo for support of a natural gas pipeline to China. That pipeline, to be built in stages, will initially transport Turkmen and [...]
2005-04-12 11:59:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG CH KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1435ENVIRONMENTALISTS CHARGE OIL MAJORS WITH POLLUTING
[...] (U) Summary: A coalition of Kazakhstani and U.S. environmental activists charge the Karachagank Petroleum Operating (KPO) with polluting the village of Berezovka, and demand its relocation. KPO rejects these accusations and points to extensive monitoring data. Local authorities support KPO and [...]
2005-04-12 12:10:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1437PSI: REQUESTING KAZAKHSTAN'S ENDORSEMENT OF THE
[...] (C) POEC chief delivered reftel points and Internet link to Dastan Eleukenov, deputy director of the MFA's security affairs office, on April 6. 2. (C) Eleukenov promised to raise the matter for discussion within the MFA. He considered it important that Russia had already endorsed the Statem [...]
2005-04-12 12:16:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALKNNP KZ MNUC PARM PGOV PHSA PREL POLITICAL
05ALMATY1721KAZAKHSTAN: AMB. MINIKES' MEETING WITH OPPOSITION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In an April 25 roundtable in Almaty, Amb. Minikes heard the views of opposition politicians on Kazakhstan's bid to become the chair of the OSCE in 2009 and the current state of play with regard to respect for human rights and democratic principles in Kazakhstan. Participants di [...]
2005-05-04 11:24:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KDEM PHUM KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY1774CASPIAN PIPELINE CONSORTIUM: STATE OF PLAY
[...] (C) Summary: The April 26th Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) shareholders meeting in Almaty ended in an impasse. Russian intransigence on forming a Russian board of directors (CPC-R),combined with a demand for a variable tariff on operating expenses (OPEX),created the logjam. In earlier [...]
2005-05-06 09:58:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1785DELIVERY OF U.S. RESPONSE TO RUSSIAN PROPOSAL
[...] (SBU) On 5 May 2005, per reftel para. 6, DTRO-Almaty delivered the U.S response to the Russian proposal regarding ground transportation notifications to LTC Anarbek Akhmetalin, Acting Deputy Chief, Arms Reduction Control and Inspection Activities Support Center, Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry [...]
2005-05-06 11:29:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KZ KACT DTRO
05ALMATY1883 OUTREACH FOLLOWING NEWSWEEK'S RETRACTION OF ITS
[...] (SBU) Post regrets delay in responding to reftel request. Reporting in Kazakhstan's media on the erroneous Newsweek report of Koran desecration at Guantanamo started only on May 16, and was low-key and non-inflamatory. The May 16 primetime news on one Kazakhstani state channel and one indep [...]
2005-05-18 11:32:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO KISL PREL KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY1901KAZAKHSTAN: DEF MIN COMMENTS ON IRAQ WITHDRAWAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Kazakhstani Defense Minister Gen. Mukhtar Altynbayev commented to journalists May 17 that in his "personal opinion" the country should not send a new contingent of sappers to replace the 27 personnel Kazakhstan currently has in Iraq. The contingent is due to rotate in July 2005 [...]
2005-05-19 01:43:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PREL PGOV IZ KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY1927 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. government. -- Mazhilis Committee Suggests Foreign Borrowing Limits -- Pipe Pl [...]
2005-05-20 11:11:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1932KAZAKHSTAN: EFFORTS TO OVERTURN BAN ON JET FUEL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Since the April 19 ban on export of jet fuel from Kazakhstan, post has contacted every relevant ministry and agency in the GOK to request it be lifted. Beginning with an April 22 letter to Prime Minister Akhmetov, who signed the decree, Embassy has approached the Ministries of Fore [...]
2005-05-20 11:45:00US Office AlmatySECRET//NOFORNKZ MOPS PREL POLITICAL
05ALMATY1944KAZAKHSTAN: SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY BODMAN'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In advance of your planned meeting with President Nazarbayev in Baku, Embassy Almaty wanted to offer background on energy and non-proliferation issues in Kazakhstan, and suggest key issues where your engagement could be crucial. Kazakhstan's market-driven development of its oil se [...]
2005-05-23 10:14:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG AJ GZ KZ WMD ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1953 OPPOSITION PAPER OUTMANEUVERS AUTHORITIES IN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On May 5, the information ministry ordered Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan's (DCK) weekly newspaper "Respublika: Business Review" to stop publishing. It revoked the weekly's registration after filing suit in February following Respublica's republication of the transcript of an [...]
2005-05-24 05:21:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY1993KAZAKHSTAN: AMB. MINIKES' APRIL 27 MEETING WITH
[...] (C) Summary: Leading Kazakhstani human rights activist Yevgeniy Zhovtis told Amb. Minikes on April 27 that the deteriorating political and human rights situation in the country was the direct result of the government's paranoia about events in Georgia, Ukraine, and Kyrgyzstan. He described a [...]
2005-05-27 07:19:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALKZ PGOV PHUM POLITICAL
05ALMATY2058KAZAKHSTAN: WORRISOME NATIONAL SECURITY, NGO
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request; see para. 7. 2. (SBU) Summary: Troubling legislation is progressing rapidly through Kazahkhkstan's Parliament. If adopted in its current form, the legislation would stifle civil society here, and roll back several fundamental freedoms. Although [...]
2005-06-02 13:01:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM EAID KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY2122 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Government Submitted Draft Amendments to Tax Code -- Pension As [...]
2005-06-06 14:25:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2283ASIA SOCIETY KAZAKHSTAN CONFERENCE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Asia Society's Kazakhstan Business Conference in Almaty was a smashing success. Highlights included a strong exchange of views between George Soros and FM Tokayev; multiple appearances by opposition politicians including on panel presentations; a major restatement of Kazk [...]
2005-06-17 06:29:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2288KAZAKHSTAN: NAZARBAYEVA HIGHLIGHTS THREAT OF "DEMOCRATIC
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a June 7 speech to an Asar Party congress in Astana, party leader and first daughter Dariga Nazarbayeva discussed her vision for the party, the upcoming presidential elections, and concerns about opposition forces and Western-led democratization efforts. Most notably, she spo [...]
2005-06-17 10:20:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY2308 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- New Joint Russian- Kazakh Space Venture -- Senate Approves Law [...]
2005-06-21 02:57:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2439KAZAKHSTAN READY TO ENGAGE ON UZBEK REFUGEES AND
[...] (SBU) Summary. On June 28, Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Kasymzhomart Tokayev. Ambassador raised developments surrounding the presence of Uzbek refugees in Kyrgyzstan. Tokayev said that Kazakhstan is ready to cooperate with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. In talks with Kyrgyz FM Roza Otu [...]
2005-06-30 09:28:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PHUM PREL KZ UZ KG POLITICAL
05ALMATY2558KAZAKHISTAN: OPPOSITION LEADER FEARS
[...] (C) Summary: Ak Zhol party leader Alikhan Baimenov voiced concern over a tightening of party financing and the possibility of administrative manipulation of presidential elections in a June 23rd meeting with Ambassador Ordway. He admitted increasing prosperity of the electorate but hoped an an [...]
2005-07-08 11:15:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALKDEM KZ PGOV PHUM PREL POLITICAL
05ALMATY2637MARCHENKO BELIEVES ELECTIONS TO BE EARLY, CALLS
[...] (C) Summary: At a July 11 meeting at the Almaty headquarters of the Halyk Savings Bank where he is Chairman of the Board, Grigoriy Marchenko had a wide-ranging discussion of the political and economic atmosphere in Kazakhstan with Econoff and the Embassy Moscow Treasury Attache. Inter alia, [...]
2005-07-18 07:47:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PGOV PINR KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2688KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Kazakhstan Elected to WCO Political Commission -- Parliament Ap [...]
2005-07-20 13:28:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2833KAZAKHSTAN: NEW LAW CHANGES STATUS OF INTERNATIONAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: According to local human rights activists, Kazakhstan's new law "On the International Agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan," signed by President Nazarbayev on May 30, may challenge the principle of supremacy of international agreements over domestic legislation in Kazakhsta [...]
2005-08-03 11:36:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY2842KAZAKHSTAN AVIAN FLU INCIDENT: NO HUMAN CASE, USG
[...] Summary/Background: Despite serious fears to the contrary, the Kazakhstani Ministry of Health stated on August 2 that the poultry farm worker from the Golubovka farm (Pavlodar oblast) has not/not tested positive by any locally available laboratory means for the strain of avian influenza (AI) [...]
2005-08-04 06:35:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TBIO ECON RS ETRD PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY2850 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- National Bank Raises Refinancing Rate -- Commerzbank to Invest [...]
2005-08-04 11:19:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2904KAZAKHSTAN AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: After additional testing using reagents developed with U.S. assistance, the suspected human avian influenza (AI) patient in Pavlodar oblast (reftel) has not yet indicated the presence of the AI virus. The hospitalization of fifteen people in East Kazakhstan oblast has been confi [...]
2005-08-11 09:33:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR TBIO ECON RS ETRD PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY2950 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Special Economic Zone in South Kazakhstan -- Kazakhstan Cuts Po [...]
2005-08-16 05:17:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2957KAZAKHSTAN AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE
[...] Summary: Post has obtained confirmation that on August 12, Kazakhstani health authorities released diagnoses of H5N1 AI in birds from parts of North Kazakhstan and Akmolinskaya oblasts. The diagnoses were based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests developed with the assistance of U.S. exp [...]
2005-08-17 01:55:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TBIO ECON RS ETRD PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY304AMBASSADOR ORDWAY MEETS WITH DPM AND TRADE MINISTER
[...] (U) Summary/Background: Ambassador Ordway called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Sauat Mynbayev January 25 in Astana. They discussed Kazakhstan's WTO accession, the Minister's prospective attendance at the inaugural TIFA Council meeting and his possible trip to Sa [...]
2005-01-28 08:16:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3075PETROKAZAKHSTAN SOLD TO CHINESE CNPC SUBSIDIARY
[...] (C) Summary: Canadian oil company PetroKazakhstan (PK) announced its sale to PetroChina, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the China National Petroleum Company (CNPC),on August 22, for $4.18 billion. Thomas Dvorak, president of one of two principal Kazakhstan-based PK operating companies, was o [...]
2005-08-23 04:38:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET IN KZ CA CH ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3085KAZAKHSTAN AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: This telegram supplements Reftels A-C and responds to the directive in para. 5 of Reftel D. On August 18, additional outbreaks of H5N1 AI were confirmed in villages of North Kazakhstan Oblast, which borders on the Russian Federation. Thousands of domesticated birds have been c [...]
2005-08-24 03:05:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR TBIO ECON RS ETRD PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3143PETROKAZAKSTAN FOLLOW-UP
[...] (C) Summary: PetroKazakhstan (PK) officials expect to finalize the company's sale (ref A) to "PetroChina" (a CNPC subsidiary) next week, and a company vice-president discounted press rumors that India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) might attempt to top PetroChina's bid. A well-plac [...]
2005-08-26 11:31:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET CA CH IN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3147KAZAKHSTAN AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE, AUGUST 26
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable supplements Refs A-E and responds to the directive in paragraph 5 of Reft F. No/no further reports of bird deaths, suspected AI, or human contraction of AI have been made since August 15. GOK authorities appear optimistic that they have succeeded in containing the c [...]
2005-08-31 01:47:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR TBIO ECON RS ETRD PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3230KAZAKHSTAN AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE SEPTEMBER 6
[...] Summary: This cable responds to the directive in paragraph 5 of Ref A. No/no further reports of human or animal cases of AI have been made since Ref B August 26. The GOK lifted the quarantines imposed in three of four affected oblasts. North Kazakhstan Oblast is the only region where prevent [...]
2005-09-06 11:30:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TBIO ECON RS ETRD PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3232KAZAKHSTAN: ENERGY SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In advance of your planned meeting with Energy Minister Shkolnik, Embassy Almaty wanted to offer background on the most pressing issues in the US-Kazakhstani energy dialogue and suggest key issues where your engagement could be crucial. They include the following: Achieving a GO [...]
2005-09-06 11:35:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG AJ GZ KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3284KAZAKHSTAN: PRESIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATION BUYS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Nurbulat Masanov, a well-known human rights activist and political commentator, will forego his role as expert analyst at a discussion club to head an institute on ethnology created for him by the presidential administration. In accepting the new position, Masanov agreed to refrai [...]
2005-09-09 14:06:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALPGOV KPAO KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3301KAZAZKHSTAN: PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS TO
[...] (C) Summary: Kazakhstani President Nursultan Nazarbayev unofficially kicked off his reelection campaign in a September 1 speech to the fall session of parliament. The President gave a glowing review of social goals he set out in his February address to the nation. His overall theme, stability [...]
2005-09-13 10:56:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3308Delivery of JCIC-DIP-05-014, "Response to Russia's
[...] (SBU) On September 14, per Ref F, DTRO-A (Almaty) delivered JCIC-DIP-05-014 to Lieutenant Colonel Akhmetalin, Acting Deputy Chief, Arms Reduction Control and Inspection Activities Support Center, Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Defense. Lieutenant Colonel Akhmetalin made no comment. 2. [...]
2005-09-14 12:35:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KZ KACT PREL DTRO
05ALMATY3374KAZAKHSTAN: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ROUNDDUP,
[...] (U) This is the first in a series of weekly election roundups, in advance of Kazakhstan's December 4, 2005 presidential elections. Items were drawn primarily from the local press and media. The Gloves Are Off ------------------ 2. (U) "I am determined to run for the presidency," was th [...]
2005-09-19 14:25:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3431KAZAKHSTAN: COMBATING EXTREMISM
[...] (S) Summary: Efforts to insure stability by supporting political reform and countering terrorism are at the top of the bilateral U.S.-Kazakhstan relationship, as reflected in the first two performance goal's of the Kazakhstan MPP. Post engages in a continuous dialogue with all levels of the [...]
2005-09-26 08:46:00US Office AlmatySECRETPREL PHUM EAID KDEM KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3447KAZAKHSTAN: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ROUNDDUP,
[...] (U) This is the second in a series of weekly election roundups, in advance of Kazakhstan's December 4, 2005 presidential elections. Items were drawn primarily from the local press and media. --------------------------------- Would-be Candidates for President ------------------------------- [...]
2005-09-26 15:18:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3449KAZAKHSTAN: PARTIES INITIAL KCTS IGA DRAFT
[...] (C) Summary: Kazakhstani and Azeri negotiators approved and initialed a draft of the Kazakhstan Caspian Transportation System (KCTS) Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA) in Almaty on September 24. The delegations agreed upon a single text, though the GOK delegation insisted on highlighting a f [...]
2005-09-27 11:29:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET AJ KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3450KAZAKHSTAN: DEMOCRACY PROMOTION STRATEGY
[...] (C) SumQry: Post welcomes the selection of Kazakhstan as an EUR focus country for the democracy promotion strategy (Ref A). Kazakhstan is preparing for what could be its first truly contested presidential race this December, against the backdrop of serious GOK concerns about U.S. intentions a [...]
2005-10-03 14:54:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KDEM KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3451KAZAKHSTAN: A/S FRIED,S MEETINGS WITH KAZAKHSTANI
[...] (C) Summary: During meetings with Kazakhstani opposition presidential candidates, A/S Fried heard several common themes about Kazakhstan's differences from its neighboring countries, the importance of strengthening its western orientation, the need for political reform, and the toll that corr [...]
2005-10-04 06:39:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3454KAZAKHSTAN: SHKOLNIK ON CANWFZ, CWC, INDIA
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Ordway met with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Vladimir Shkolnik on September 27 in Astana. Shkolnik assured the Ambassador that there will not/not be a signing ceremony for the proposed Central Asia Nuclear Weapons Free Zone (CANWFZ) Treaty in the near term [...]
2005-10-04 14:49:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALPREL CW KNNP KZ PARM POLITICAL
05ALMATY3476 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- WTO Protocol with China Signed -- E-Government Contract with Al [...]
2005-10-05 04:46:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3553KAZAKHSTAN: 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 05:19:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3604EUR 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 08:41:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALKZ MARR PGOV PREL POLITICAL
05ALMATY3607SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY,S VISIT TO KAZAKHSTAN
[...] (C) Summary/overview: Your visit provides an extremely valuable and timely chance to consult with President Nazarbayev as the presidential election campaign officially begins. Nazarbayev will undoubtedly share with you his vision of Kazakhstan's development in the wake of independence. He s [...]
2005-10-05 12:40:00US Office AlmatySECRETKZ PGOV PREL POLITICAL
05ALMATY3861KAZAKHSTAN: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ROUNDUP,
[...] (U) This is the fifth in a series of weekly election roundups, in advance of Kazakhstan's December 4, 2005 presidential elections. Items were drawn primarily from the local press and media. CEC in Action ------------- 2. (U) As of October 21, three candidates - Nazarbayev, Tuyakbay, an [...]
2005-10-23 08:33:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY3902KAZAKHSTAN: AMBASSADOR'S INTRODUCTORY CALL ON
[...] (U) Summary/Background. Ambassador Ordway called on Kazakhstani Minister of Transport and Communications Askar Mamin on October 21 in Astana. The Ambassador and the Minister discussed the GOK's attempts to attract international air traffic to Astana, development of rail and road infrastructu [...]
2005-10-28 07:04:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAIR ELTN PGOV PREL KZ ECONOMIC POLITICAL
05ALMATY4029KAZAKHSTAN: U.S. OFFICIALS PRESS FOR FREE AND
[...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Almaty-USOSCE cable. 2. (C) Summary: USOSCE Ambassador Finley and Ambassador Ordway met with opposition, civil society and youth group representatives and government officials October 25-28 to discuss progress on democratic reforms, the upcoming presidential el [...]
2005-11-09 21:12:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY4038 EXBS: KAZAKHSTAN ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE
[...] In September, a U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) team conducted talks with the Government of Kazakhstan on finalizing the language of the Second Line of Defense (SLD) program's Implementing Arrangement. The most recent revision of the arrangement [...]
2005-11-10 02:17:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP KZ EXBS
05ALMATY4047 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Forecast Inflation Rate 2005 Not to Be Reconsidered -- Halyk Ba [...]
2005-11-10 09:24:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY4057KAZAKHSTAN ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been verified. The opinions expressed in this report, therefore, should not be interpreted by readers as conveying positions and/or policy of the U.S. Government. -- Aral Sea to be Filled With Water [...]
2005-11-14 02:25:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV ENRG EPET KZ
05ALMATY4076KAZAKHSTAN: TAZHIN ON ZHAKIYANOV, ELECTIONS
[...] (C) Summary: President Nazarbayev's chief political strategist told the Ambassador on November 4 that he was confident of Nazarbayev's convincing lead in the presidential race, and even somewhat surprised that the opposition had not made a stronger showing to date. Deputy Presidential Admini [...]
2005-11-16 05:04:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALKZ PGOV PHUM PREL
05ALMATY4159KAZAKHSTAN: RESPONSE TO AVIAN AND PANDEMIC
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable responds to Reftel. The Embassy assesses that the Government of Kazakhstan (GOK) appreciates the severity of the threat of avian and pandemic influenza and is taking rational, concrete steps to address that threat. The GOK is realistic and basically transparent in i [...]
2005-11-23 04:32:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO SENV ECON EAGR EAID PREL PGOV KZ
05ALMATY4160 2006 NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATE FOR KAZAKHSTAN
[...] Per Reftel request, Embassy Almaty submits 2006 National Trade Estimate (NTE) below and separately via email to USTR. TRADE SUMMARY (UPDATED DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY USTR) Kazakhstan submitted its application for WTO membership on January 29, 1996 and the fact-finding phase of the accessi [...]
2005-11-23 04:32:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD KZ ECONOMIC USTR
05ALMATY4188KAZAKHSTAN ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been verified. The opinions expressed in this report, therefore, should not be interpreted by readers as conveying positions and/or policy of the U.S. Government. -- Aral Sea to be Filled With Water [...]
2005-11-28 05:00:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV ENRG EPET KZ
05ALMATY422 FY05 TV CO-OP PROPOSALS FOR KAZAKHSTAN
[...] U.S. Embassy-Almaty offers the following TV co- operative projects for FY05, in descending order of priority. Post plans to cover international airfare costs not covered by the stations and will arrange pre-departure briefings for selected TV crews. 2a. "Muslims in the United States." Th [...]
2005-02-06 05:20:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC OIIP KZ
05ALMATY4264KAZAKHSTAN: TENGIZ CONSORTIUM SOLIDIFYING
[...] (C) Summary. Tengizchevroil (TCO) recently finalized a series of contracts which pave the way for the temporary export of up to 5 million tons of TCO oil per year, beginning in 2007, through the Georgian port of Batumi. This "Southern export route" is one means (along with rail transport of [...]
2005-12-01 05:25:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY4276KAZAKHSTAN: AI-RELATED IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON
[...] Summary: This cable responds to Reftel. Kazakhstan has placed import restrictions on poultry from countries where avian influenza has been detected. Additionally, some restrictions are in place on poultry from safe origin countries that transited a country covered by the import ban. Post is [...]
2005-12-02 08:43:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TBIO ECON ETRD PGOV KZ USTR
05ALMATY4282 SCENESETTER: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Nazarbayev is poised to win a substantial victory with support likely exceeding 70 percent of the vote. While the pre-electoral playing field was not level, opposition candidates engaged in a serious campaign effort that was hindered more by their inability to connec [...]
2005-12-02 09:22:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO KZ
05ALMATY4345KAZAKHSTAN: EXIT POLL RESULTS VARY WIDELY, BUT
[...] (SBU) Summary: At least six exit polls were conducted during Kazakhstan's presidential elections. The results of the exit polls ranged widely. On the high end, the Center for Political Technologies gave Nazarbayev 87.4% of the vote, while on the low end, the Kazakhstan Institute of Social-E [...]
2005-12-08 21:53:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KZ
05ALMATY4350KAZAKHSTAN ENVIRONMENT UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani press, and has not been verified. The opinions expressed in this report, therefore, should not be interpreted by readers as conveying positions and/or policy of the U.S. Government. -- Local Prosecutor Calls Tengizchevroil N [...]
2005-12-09 06:13:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV ENRG EPET KZ
05ALMATY4352KAZAKHSTAN: INL QUARTERLY MEETING WITH GOK
[...] (SBU) Summary: INL officer met with representatives from the Agency on Combating Economic Crimes and Corruption, Prosecutor General's Office, Border Guard Service of the Committee for National Security, Committee for Combating Narcotics of the Ministry of the Interior, and the Ministry of Just [...]
2005-12-09 06:16:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR ASEC KCRM PREL KZ
05ALMATY4354KAZAKHSTAN: 2005-2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] In response to reftel instructions, the text of Part 1 of the 2005 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report for Kazakhstan follows: -------- SUMMARY -------- 2. Despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies, Kazakhstan continues to be an important narcotics transit country, es [...]
2005-12-09 06:32:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KZ
05ALMATY4386 EXBS: KAZAKHSTAN ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE
[...] EXBS Advisor Offenbacher will travel to the United States on December 10 for training (December 12-16),consultations (January 9-13),vacation, and to sign a new contract. He hopes to be able to return to return to post by mid-January. II. COMPLETED ACTIONS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD A. S [...]
2005-12-13 12:15:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP KZ EXBS
05ALMATY4412 KAZAKHSTANI ANALYSTS UNCONCERNED ABOUT RUSSIA-
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At a recent roundtable to discuss the November 14 military pact between Russia and Uzbekistan, a group of political analysts and academics considered the pact both a hedge against U.S. influence in Central Asia, as well as a signal from Russia that it still has influence in the [...]
2005-12-15 13:09:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY4426 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Republican Budget for 2006 Signed -- National Fund to be Modifi [...]
2005-12-16 11:40:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY4532KAZAKHSTAN: TRUE AK ZHOL LOOKS TOWARD THE FUTURE
[...] (C) Summary: In the wake of Nazarbayev's resounding victory in the December 4 presidential elections, leaders of the True Ak Zhol movement are focused on obtaining registration as a party, and increasing their ability to get their message out to the public through independent mass media. The [...]
2005-12-29 12:51:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALKZ PGOV PREL POLITICAL
05ALMATY537KAZAKHSTAN: EUR DAS KENNEDY'S MEETING WITH
[...] (C) Summary: In a February 5 roundtable with Kazakhstani opposition politicians, DAS Kennedy discussed the current political environment following flawed parliamentary elections and the opposition's attempts to develop a unified campaign platform and a single presidential candidate. Democrati [...]
2005-02-10 07:11:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY538KAZAKHSTAN: EUR DAS KENNEDY'S MEETING WITH FM
[...] (C) Summary: Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Kasymzhomart Tokayev hosted a working lunch on February 4 for EUR DAS Kennedy, accompanied by Ambassador Ordway. Tokayev's comments after the recent flurry of law enforcement visits to USAID implementing partners tracked with those of other senior Kaz [...]
2005-02-10 07:16:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALKZ PGOV PHUM PREL POLITICAL
05ALMATY572 ENGAGING THE MEDIA TO DISPEL RUMORS ABOUT U.S.
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The election of Viktor Yushchenko as Ukraine's President has intensified suspicions and fueled rumors in Kazakhstan that U.S.-sponsored NGOs are here to support opposition political parties. There are widespread rumors that NGOs such as Soros Foundation of Kazakhstan (SFK),Fr [...]
2005-02-13 23:32:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY582FAULT LINES WITHIN AK ZHOL- LEADERS MANEUVER FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During the February 12-13 weekend, Ak Zhol co-chairman Alikhan Baimenov held a special, closed party meeting with 62 regional Ak Zhol leaders to discuss the direction of the party. In addition to initiating a successful no-confidence vote against fellow co-chairman Altybek Sa [...]
2005-02-16 07:34:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KDEM PINR KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY753KAZAKHSTAN: SPECIAL 301:
[...] Summary: Since the release of the 2004 Special 301 report, the Government of Kazakhstan (GOK) has worked actively and with notable success to modernize and strengthen its IPR regime. As WTO accession has increased in importance as a political goal, the GOK has fully accepted that a modern, f [...]
2005-02-24 03:16:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KIPR ECON KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY794 DCK NEWSPAPER SOZ CLOSED BY COURT ORDER
[...] (SBU). SUMMARY. Democratic Choice of Kazakshtan's (DCK) newspaper, Soz ("Word"),has been closed down via official court order. On January 31, an inter-district economic court ordered the newspaper to pay the National Security Committee (KNB) 5 million tenge ($38,500) in damages for a Sept [...]
2005-02-28 07:39:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY900AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENTIAL
[...] (U) Summary. On March 3, Ambassador met with Presidential Administration (PA) Deputy Karim Masimov. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Zhanar Aitzhanova, PA Chief of the Center for Foreign Policy Nurlan Yermekbayev, Astana PO and Astana USAID officer were also present. In preparation for W [...]
2005-03-04 07:33:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD KIPR ECON KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY914 EXBS: KAZAKHSTAN EXBS MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE -
[...] Summary: The EXBS staff: On January 27 - 28, 2005, Commonwealth Trading Partners (CTP),contractors for State Department Export Control and Related Border Security Assistance Program (EXBS),presented an Industry Outreach Compliance Workshop at the Almaty Hyatt Hotel to seventeen partici [...]
2005-03-09 07:34:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP KZ EXBS
05ALMATY953AMB ORDWAY MEETS WITH SHKOLNIK AND KULIBAYEV;
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Ordway met with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Vladimir Shkolnik March 4 in Astana. They discussed developments in the negotiations between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan on the provision of Kazakhstani oil to the Baku-Tbilisi Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline, expansion of [...]
2005-03-11 08:11:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET PREL PGOV KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY956AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENTIAL
[...] (U) Summary. On March 3, Ambassador met with Presidential Administration (PA) Deputy Karim Masimov. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Zhanar Aitzhanova, PA Chief of the Center for Foreign Policy Nurlan Yermekbayev, Astana PO and Astana USAID officer were also present. Issues discussed incl [...]
2005-03-14 00:52:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PGOV PHUM KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY977 Kazakhstan: Procurator General Begins
[...] (SBU) Summary: On March 9, the Procurator General's Office (PG) for the City of Almaty, Kazakhstan systematically began investigating 33 U.S. Mission implementing partners at the instigation of Mazhilis member E.A. Abilkasimov. Officials from the Procurator's Office were often accompanied by [...]
2005-03-15 08:41:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KPAO KZ POLITICAL
05AMMAN2463RUSSIAN DRAFT NUCLEAR TERRORISM CONVENTION: JORDAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-24 15:17:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPTER JO UN
05AMMAN2974JORDAN: BIOS FOR BADRAN CABINET MEMBERS
[...] (U) Reflecting a trend (and the 11 ministers) carried over from the previous cabinet, Western-educated Muslim East Bankers dominate the newly-appointed 26-member cabinet of Prime Minister Adnan Badran (ref a). We count eight Jordanians of Palestinian origin (West Bankers),compared to only [...]
2005-04-12 15:03:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM PHUM ECON JO PBIO
05AMMAN49MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, TSUNAMI AND THE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-04 11:03:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
05AMMAN4991JORDAN PREPARES FOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
[...] (C) Jordan will host an international conference from July 4-6 to promote the Amman Message of moderate Islam. Tentatively entitled "True Islam and its Role in Contemporary Society," the organizing foundation has issued invitations to Muslim scholars, government officials, and religious figure [...]
2005-06-22 07:10:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KISL IZ JO
05AMMAN6612KING READS RIOT ACT TO PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT, THE
[...] (C) Summary. The King convened Jordan's political class on August 17 to an open meeting and read them the riot act. In particular, he demanded more responsible and constructive behavior by members of parliament, who continue to threaten to block the King's and government's reform agenda. Thi [...]
2005-08-17 13:43:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON JO
05AMMAN6740REACTION TO AUGUST 19 ATTACK IN AQABA
[...] (S/NF) The GOJ is conducting an intense security operation in Aqaba, and has detained some 300 people. However, the Jordanian General Intelligence Directorate informs us that it has not yet reached any conclusions as to who may have been responsible for the launch of the three Katyusha rocket [...]
2005-08-21 13:28:00Embassy AmmanSECRETMOPS PTER ASEC IS JO
05AMMAN8041Jordan Willing and Able to Work on Avian Influenza
[...] (SBU) Summary: Jordan is willing and able to collaborate with foreign partners on avian flu. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports international engagement, and the Ministry of Agriculture has staff knowledgeable about avian flu, and has laboratory capacity as well. The Ministry of Health [...]
2005-10-10 12:26:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO EAGR KHIV PGOV AMED JO
05AMMAN810MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ ELECTION AND MIDDLE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-02 11:04:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
05AMMAN9562SESAME Synchrotron: Middle East Sees the Light
[...] Summary: SESAME (Synchrotron Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East),an international project to operate the first synchrotron in the Arab world, met in Amman on December 5-7 to assess progress, plan a strategy, and attract potential users. SESAME will upgrade a [...]
2005-12-12 09:26:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY XF JO
05ANKARA1IRANIAN FONMIN KHARRAZI'S VISIT TO TURKEY: IRAQI
[...] (C) Summary: Turkish MFA interlocutors tell us PM Erdogan strongly underscored Turkish concerns about Iran's nuclear program to visiting Iranian FonMin Kharrazi. End summary. 2. (C) In separate, coordinated Dec. 29 calls on MFA, Polcounselor met DDG for South Asia (including Iran) Evirgen [...]
2005-01-01 05:01:00Embassy AnkaraSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV MNUC PARM ENRG TU IR IZ
05ANKARA1037ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-25 14:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA104CODEL 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 09:48:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL MARR PGOV ECON TU IZ
05ANKARA1040TURKEY: ENERGY CORRUPTION INVESTIGATION GOOD AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Reminiscent of the 2001 "White Energy Probe", Turkey has launched a new energy corruption investigation, casting its net first to 11 senior energy officals and business-people in the electricity and natural gas sectors, the investigation -- announced by Energy Minister Guler -- h [...]
2005-02-26 15:51:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PGOV TU
05ANKARA106ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-07 13:43:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1072ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-28 15:24:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1074TURKEY'S EU CANDIDACY ADRIFT
[...] (C) Summary: Ankara-based European diplomats confirm our assessment that Turkey's EU candidacy remains adrift more than two months after the EU decided at the December Summit to set a date for accession negotiations. PM Erdogan has yet to name a lead EU negotiator, and since the Summit has tr [...]
2005-02-28 16:50:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM TU
05ANKARA1096TGS J-5 STRATEGY CHIEF ACCEPTS APRIL JOINT STAFF
[...] Turkish General Staff J-5 Strategy and Force Planning Department Chief MG Cengiz Arslan submitted to post on Feb. 29 official responses to the Oct. 2004 letter from Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) Brzezinski inviting the general to visit Washington and to bring officers in his dep [...]
2005-03-02 05:30:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS OVIP TU
05ANKARA1097TURKEY: FIFTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT UPDATE
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Post's responses are keyed to questions in Reftel A, supplementing responses submitted previously in Reftels B, C, D, and E. Embassy point of contact is Maria Lane. Lane (rank: FS-05) spent approximately 20 hours in prepara [...]
2005-03-02 07:38:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA1208ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-07 15:03:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1225ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-08 14:42:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1260ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-09 14:58:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1306TURKEY: BP TIES UP LOOSE ENDS WITH GOT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: BP has engaged in a recent flourish of outreach to Turkey. With the BTC consortium having agreed to cover cost over-runs in Turkey, BTC remains on track for first oil at Ceyhan at the end of September. BP and the GOT will then turn attention in Turkey to the Shah Deniz gas pi [...]
2005-03-10 14:27:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET TU
05ANKARA1315ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-10 15:36:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA132ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-10 14:01:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1332ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-11 14:51:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1447ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-15 07:07:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1472TIP IN TURKEY: MFA ALLOCATES "157" HOTLINE NUMBER
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news article about TIP in Turkey. 2. (U) Published Thursday, March 10 by the semi-official Anatolian News Agency; http://www.anadoluajansi.com.tr/: TITLE: Foreign Ministry Allocate [...]
2005-03-15 14:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA1549ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-17 14:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1550TURKEY'S SOUTHEAST: GOVERNOR REJECTS CLAIMS OF
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-17 14:41:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM TU
05ANKARA1557ONEROUS 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 15:53:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MCAP TU
05ANKARA1571TURKEY 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 12:17:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETOVIP MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA1656ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-22 14:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1665CEYHAN: ENERGY HUB OF TURKEY'S ENERGY CORRIDOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: While the newly white-washed BTC oil terminal at Ceyhan bustles with final construction activity in advance of hoped-for first oil in late 2005, the adjacent BOTAS oil terminal languishes for lack of oil from the pipeline from Iraq. Along with a new imported coal-fired power p [...]
2005-03-22 15:51:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV TU IZ
05ANKARA1726ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-24 15:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1730TURKEY 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 09:19:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINS MARR TU
05ANKARA1755ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-25 15:22:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1773ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-28 14:21:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1776TIP in Turkey: Developments in regional law
[...] (U) Summary: Turkey's Mobile Training Team is training law enforcement authorities in the Balkans, Caucasus, and Central Asia on measures to counter human smuggling and trafficking in persons. The foreign ministers of Turkey and Georgia recently signed a protocol on cooperation in anti- traff [...]
2005-03-28 16:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA1777TIP IN TURKEY: Interior Ministry reports details on
[...] (U) During a March 3 meeting with Mehmet Terzioglu, the Interior Ministry's Head of the Department for Foreigners, Borders, and Asylum, we requested information on the following trafficking in persons cases appearing recently in the Turkish media. The response received is provided b [...]
2005-03-28 16:15:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA1802ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-29 14:07:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1878TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, Feb 16-28,
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published Sunday, February 27 by Cumhuriyet [...]
2005-04-01 12:22:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA1888ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] The delay will give the Government time to consider changes in the face of domestic and international criticism from press and human rights groups. Revisions to the penal code demanded by the European Union aim to bring Turkey's criminal justice system into line with recent political reforms [...]
2005-04-01 14:07:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1952SCENESETTER 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 11:19:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETOVIP MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA1953USNAVEUR ADM MULLEN DISCUSSES IRAQ, BLACK SEA AND BILATERAL RELATIONS IN ANKARA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-05 11:25:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALBU GG IZ MARR MASS PREL RO RS TU UP
05ANKARA196ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-11 15:23:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA1993TURKISH STRAITS - TANKERS AND BYPASSES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey is publicly and privately set on Samsun-Ceyhan as the winning prospective Bosphorus bypass, but next steps are elusive and ambiguous. All parties trumpet the success story of BTC -- as nominally the first Bosphorus bypass, expecting first tanker load at Ceyhan late autu [...]
2005-04-07 05:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EWWT SENV TU
05ANKARA2031TURKEY SUPPORTS US OBSERVER STATUS TO BSEC
[...] (U) In conjunction with the visit of EUR/ACE Special Advisor John Markey to the Istanbul headquarters of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) organization, Econoff met with MFA BSEC desk officer Ali Sain Akin April 6 to discuss the U.S. application for observer status and Turkey's object [...]
2005-04-07 14:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ETRD TU PREL
05ANKARA2060TURKISH 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 15:06:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNMOPS MARR PREL PARM TU RS GG UP RO BU NATO
05ANKARA2061RELIGIOUS FREEDOM - A WEAK LINK IN TURKISH REFORM
[...] (C) Summary: Turks cite history to argue that Turkey is a model of religious tolerance. They assert that the existence of diverse religious communities in the Ottoman Empire and the acceptance of the Jews who migrated to Istanbul after expulsion from Spain in 1492 proves Turkey is free of rel [...]
2005-04-08 15:46:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM TU OSCE
05ANKARA2076SCENESETTER 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 13:33:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL PGOV PINS ECON MARR PHUM TU
05ANKARA2094TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, March 1-15,
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published in the weekly journal Temp [...]
2005-04-12 13:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA2155ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-15 13:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2229COUNTER TERRORISM FINANCE WORKING GROUP (CTFWG):
[...] (SBU) On April 18, A/DCM chaired the meeting of the Counter Terrorism Finance Working Group (CTFWG). Other participants included representatives from ECON, RSO, DEA, CONS, OSI, LEGATT, and DAO. 2. (C) ECON reported that MFA officials responded to our request for more information on Movlad [...]
2005-04-19 13:59:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALKTFN PTER EFIN ETTC TU
05ANKARA2230ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-19 14:15:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA224ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-12 15:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2242TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, April 1-15,
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published on Friday, April 1 by Hurr [...]
2005-04-20 10:54:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA2250ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-20 12:44:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2260TURKISH VIEWS ON OECD ISSUES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Turkey has not yet determined its position on the U.S. task force proposal or on the Differentiated Engagement Strategy (DES) at the OECD. The MFA Department Head responsible for OECD issues, however, outlined Turkey's general approach to these issues in a way that suggests sig [...]
2005-04-21 14:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETRD PREL TU RS OECD
05ANKARA2273ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-22 05:36:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2317ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-23 13:15:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2322ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-25 12:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA240ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-13 15:38:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2431ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-28 14:25:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA247TURKEY'S THRACE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND BOSPHORUS BYPASS - ADVOCACY QUESTION
[...] (SBU) Thrace Development Company (TDC) Chairman Howard Lowe called on Ambassador December 8 to update us on TDC's proposed oil pipeline project that would be an alternative "bypass" route across Turkish Thrace for oil exported from the Black Sea that currently passes by tanker through the Tur [...]
2005-01-15 15:29:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET BEXP TU KZ
05ANKARA2474ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-29 14:22:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2491TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, April 15-
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published on Wednesday, April 20 in [...]
2005-05-02 14:20:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA2524ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-03 14:21:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA254 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR TURKEY
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-18 07:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KTDB EFIN TU
05ANKARA2588ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-05 13:47:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2600DAS KENNEDY MAY 3 MEETING WITH TURKISH MFA DIRGEN
[...] (C) Summary: Continuing their strategic dialogue begun in February in Washington, EUR DAS Kennedy met May 3 with Turkish MFA DG for Central Asia and the Caucasus Akinci. FM Gul travels to Kyrgyzstan May 5 and will encourage the Kyrgyz to avoid violence and prioritize their assistance request [...]
2005-05-05 15:18:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL TU KG UZ AJ GG
05ANKARA2667TURKEY'S BORON IS NOT BORING
[...] SUMMARY: As the holder of the world's largest Boron reserves, Turkey is eager to derive economic value from this mineral. Among a variety of applications in industry, use of Boron for fuel cells and the potential hydrogen economy is most promising. Turkey's relatively new Boron Institute aim [...]
2005-05-09 13:04:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDEMIN ENRG EINV TU
05ANKARA2671ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-09 14:50:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA269 Turkey State Refinery Company TUPRAS
[...] Summary: Following failure of an initial effort in 2004, the Government of Turkey plans to re-announce tenders (this time) for 51% of the state refinery company TUPRAS at the beginning of April 2005. Turkish officials are eager for U.S. participation. End Summary. 2. TUPRAS dominates th [...]
2005-01-18 07:55:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV KTDB TU
05ANKARA2690ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-10 14:19:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA270ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-18 07:56:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2719ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-11 13:51:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2782TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, May 1-15,
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published in Hurriyet on Tuesday, Ma [...]
2005-05-16 14:44:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA2803TURKISH MFA ON EU, IRAQ, BTC, AND BYPASSES
[...] (SBU) Summary: A Turkish MFA official expressed concerns about continued lack of oil flow in the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, but optimism about potential for providing additional Turkish electricity to Iraq. He explained that the GOT was unable to initial the draft of the EU's Energy Community Tr [...]
2005-05-17 12:45:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD IZ TU
05ANKARA2810ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-17 13:08:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2910TURKEY 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 14:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV OREP PINS ECON MARR TU
05ANKARA2968ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-25 13:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2969ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-25 14:01:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA3014ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-26 13:54:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA3018TURKISH 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 04:23:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL PGOV PINS ECON MARR TU
05ANKARA304 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR TURKEY
[...] OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT The Government of Turkey (GOT) views foreign direct investment as vital to the country's economic development and prosperity. Accordingly, Turkey has one of the most liberal legal regimes for FDI in the OECD. With the exception of some sectors (see below),a [...]
2005-01-18 09:29:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KTDB EFIN TU
05ANKARA3055TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, May 15-31,
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published in Radikal on Monday, May [...]
2005-06-01 07:49:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA3058DREAMS OF DISNEYLAND ON TURKEY'S MEDITERRANEAN
[...] (SBU) Summary. Turkey,s tourism numbers continue to sky-rocket, with the first quarter forecast showing that 2005 will more than likely be a record-breaking year for the Turkish tourism industry. So far this year, 3.8 million tourists have visited Turkey*a 27 percent increase from the same p [...]
2005-06-01 10:41:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN TU
05ANKARA3084ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-01 13:54:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA3105FRENCH AND DUTCH "NO'S": MINIMAL INITIAL
[...] (C) Summary: Ruling AKP and most pundits and media channels say they have taken the French and Dutch "no" votes in stride and opine that the results will not affect Turkey's Oct. 3 start date for EU harmonization. Markets have reacted in a similarly low-key way. However, in the midst of cont [...]
2005-06-03 05:30:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINS PHUM TU EUN EU
05ANKARA3134ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-03 13:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA3163ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-06 14:15:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA3165CONGRESSIONAL TURKEY STUDY GROUP/CODEL WEXLER
[...] (C) Summary: The Congressional Turkey Study Group visited Turkey May 31 - June 2, meeting with PM Erdogan, FM Gul, CHOD Ozkok, Economy Minster and chief EU negotiator Babacan, DefMin Gonul, Parliament Speaker Arinc. Media coverage was positive, even from normally anti-U.S. outlets. All expr [...]
2005-06-06 15:06:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON SY CY IZ PHUM
05ANKARA3186GOT AND IOM LAUNCH INTERNATIONAL TRAFFICKING
[...] Summary: The IOM and the GOT, with funding from the U.S., launched a first major multi-country prevention campaign to combat human trafficking across Turkey, Ukraine and Moldova. The campaign includes a toll-free "157" helpline, multi-national multi-media advertising, and passport inserts. [...]
2005-06-08 04:54:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA3199CABINET SHUFFLES AND THE LONG SQUEEZE: PM ERDOGAN
[...] (C) Summary: Long rumored to be considering a cabinet re-shuffle, PM Erdogan has made his first move suddenly and in limited fashion. However, more ministers in a cabinet which is still dominated by people loyal to Erdogan's chief internal rival FonMin Gul may be in Erdogan's sights as he tries slo [...]
2005-06-08 15:45:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL PGOV PINS PHUM TU
05ANKARA322 Suggested Services Market Access Priorities
[...] As requested reftel, Embassy has ranked market access priorities for Turkey's services sectors. We have also consulted with the local American business chamber on these priorities. Rank 1 are the highest priorities and 5 are the lowest. In addition, market openness is rated as high, medium [...]
2005-01-18 14:10:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD TU
05ANKARA3223 TURKEY: SLOW PROGRESS ON ELECTRICITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Turkey's privatization of its electricity distribution company is proceeding slowly. All parties anticipate some delays, most likely to at least this autumn, primarily due to delays in putting in place important legislation underpinning process and mechanisms, but everybody giv [...]
2005-06-09 05:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG BEXP EINV TU
05ANKARA323TURKEY: BOSPHORUS BYPASS VOLUNTARY PRINCIPLES AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Turkish government still seeks to pursue its proposed "Voluntary Principles on the Turkish Straits" as a way to engage all stakeholders in seeking a solution to the risks of growing tanker congestion. The GOT is interested in U.S. comments and support for this proposal, as [...]
2005-01-18 14:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG TU
05ANKARA325ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-18 15:43:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA3258TURKEY'S TUPRAS REFINERY COMPANY PRIVATIZATION -
[...] (U) Summary: There is significant foreign and domestic interest in the privatization of Turkish state refinery company (TUPRAS),reportedly including a U.S. company. The petroleum labor union, which successfully battled the last tender attempt (to Russian Tatneft),is gearing up a public camp [...]
2005-06-09 13:46:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EPET EFIN TU
05ANKARA331TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, JAN 1-15,
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published January 14 by Iran Mania News (FBI [...]
2005-01-19 08:57:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA3381 Incentives in Turkey's Technology Development
[...] (SBU) Summary: As a part of its efforts to attract foreign investment and promote high technology development, the GOT has given a variety of incentives to companies and individuals working in Technology Development Zones. These zones have had some success in attracting foreign entrepreneurs [...]
2005-06-14 13:13:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EIND EFIN TSPL TU EUN
05ANKARA3387UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT YUSHCHENKO VISITS TURKEY
[...] (C) Summary: President Yushchenko's June 6-8 visit to Turkey, his first since becoming President, focused mainly on commercial issues. The two sides signed six agreements, including on energy, transport, and combating crime. Although Turkey claims to support Ukraine's EU and NATO aspiration [...]
2005-06-14 14:46:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET ENRG ECON TU UP
05ANKARA3410ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-15 14:17:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA3412 Euro-Investors Shopping, Not Buying
[...] (SBU) Summary. European investors have flocked to Turkey since the December 17 EU decision to go ahead with accession negotiations, but U.S. companies are not joining them. Despite all the shopping, concrete investment decisions are not slow in coming as would-be investors, European and U. [...]
2005-06-15 14:50:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP EINV EFIN TU
05ANKARA3490TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, June 1-15,
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published by The Messenger, Georgia's Englis [...]
2005-06-20 06:20:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA358CENTCOM COMMANDER DISCUSSES MIDDLE EAST AND
[...] (S) SUMMARY. General Abizaid held a wide-ranging discussion with Turkey's National Security Council (NSC) Secretary-General Yigit Alpogan on areas of mutual concern in SIPDIS the Middle East and Central Asia as well as Turkey's challenges in Cyprus. Both shared the view that, despite perio [...]
2005-01-22 14:39:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETOVIP PTER TU
05ANKARA371ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-24 14:48:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA3833TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, June 16-30,
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published by Hurriyet on Saturday, June 18: [...]
2005-07-01 13:53:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA3857ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-05 13:52:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA3877ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-06 14:17:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA388ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-25 14:20:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA3953USNAVEUR 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 12:58:00Embassy AnkaraSECRET//NOFORNPREL MARR MASS TU RO BU GG UP RS IZ
05ANKARA4013TURKS 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 11:06:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR ECON EU RO TU NATO
05ANKARA4035ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-11 14:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4117TIP IN TURKEY: REACTIONS TO NEW YORK TIMES
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Craig Smith's June 27 New York Times article on Slavic women working in Turkey's growing sex trade has received mixed reaction in Turkey. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) On June 28 Hurriyet columnist, Kanal D News Director and news magazine host Fatih Altayli wrote that he had reported [...]
2005-07-15 13:01:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA4126TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, JUNE 2005
[...] A new National Security Policy document outlining the government's priorities with regard to threats to Turkey's internal and external security, and based on input from all Council member agencies, was expected to be finalized at the June 21 National Security Council meeting. The new draft do [...]
2005-07-15 14:22:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TU
05ANKARA4141TURKEY'S LIBERALIZATION WOES: SMOKE, BUT NO FIRE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Despite a modest but tangible political will to privatize, and efforts by the Privatization Administration, Competition Authority, and other sectoral regulatory bodies, Turkey's program of sectoral reform, liberalization, and privatization remains delayed and troubled. Across [...]
2005-07-18 04:50:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EFIN ECPS PGOV TU ENGR
05ANKARA4149TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, July 1-15,
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published by Sabah on Friday, July 1: [...]
2005-07-18 10:04:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA4163ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-18 15:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4188ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-20 05:32:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4226PRIVATIZATION AUTHORITY CONFIDENT ABOUT TURK
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Turkish Privatization Authority (PA) is confident that the privatization of Turk Telekom will be finalized after Cabinet approval in the late fall, despite initial confusion and allegations following announcement of the Oger consortium winning the tender on July 1. The PA [...]
2005-07-21 12:49:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV BEXP EFIN TU
05ANKARA4232004-2005 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-26 15:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KTFN PTER TU
05ANKARA427TURKISH MFA ON CYPRUS
[...] (C) Summary: Turkish MFA Northeastern Mediterranean Affairs acting DDG Bilman is confident Turkey will sign the Ankara Agreement extension protocol this summer, but in the face of domestic criticism about the lack of measures to help Turkish Cypriots, the MFA is not inclined to propose unila [...]
2005-01-26 16:15:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL TU CY
05ANKARA4288TURKEY'S ELECTRICITY EXPORTS TO IRAQ - REGULATORY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The U.S., Turkish, and Iraqi Governments share the goal of increasing exports from Turkey to Iraq. Turkey's Kartet Company currently exports 200 MW and seeks to increase in two steps: 1) to 350 MW, generally using existing capacity, and 2) to 1200 MW, asserting that it has the s [...]
2005-07-26 13:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD IZ TU
05ANKARA44ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-04 14:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4443ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-01 15:38:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA446"2005-YEAR OF PRIVATIZATIONS?"
[...] (U) Summary: Vice President of the Privatization Administration (PA),Hasan Koktas, told us he is bullish on Turkey's privatization prospects for 2005 noting Turkey's favorable market conditions. Koktas is in charge of several of the GOT's largest pending privatizations: the tobacco division [...]
2005-01-27 12:26:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV PGOV TU
05ANKARA4481TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, July 16-31,
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published by Sabah on Sunday, July 17: [...]
2005-08-02 13:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU
05ANKARA4484ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-02 13:53:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4555ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-04 13:44:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4556DAS 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 13:55:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS MARR PINS TU IZ AF CY
05ANKARA4653CHARGE'S CONVERSATION WITH RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
[...] (C) On August 8, Charge met with Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) Chairman Ali Bardakoglu. Charge and Bardakoglu discussed a number of issues, including the importance of religious freedom and religious tolerance. Charge also inquired about the delayed opening of the Ecumenical Patr [...]
2005-08-09 14:39:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINS TU
05ANKARA4742SCENESETTER FOR THE SEPT. 2-3 VISIT OF SENATOR TED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Your visit comes at a time when our bilateral relations are on the mend from a difficult period when events in Iraq and Turkey's focus on getting a date from the EU to start accession negotiations overshadowed our traditionally close cooperation. With a growing economy, a sched [...]
2005-08-12 10:02:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV OREP TU
05ANKARA4751TURCO-RUSSIAN RAPPROCHEMENT: SEVEN HOURS OF
[...] (C) Summary: In the context of booming trade with Russia (heavily in the latter's favor) and growing emotional understanding between Turks and Russians, PM Erdogan continues to feel that he is building a partnership of equals with Putin. What is lacking in Turkey is any rational analysis of R [...]
2005-08-12 13:36:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL PGOV PINS ECON TU RS
05ANKARA4790ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-15 15:38:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4791ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-15 15:40:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4794TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, July 31-
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published by Vatan on Sunday, July 31: [...]
2005-08-16 08:04:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA4840ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-17 15:05:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4841NUCLEAR SMUGGLING IN TURKEY: ALLEGED URANIUM
[...] Summary: On August 16 and 17, 2005, Turkish press reported the arrest of 2 individuals suspected of attempting to sell enriched uranium. EXBS Advisor made contact with MFA and Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK) representatives to confirm the media reports. Both MFA and TAEK have offered [...]
2005-08-17 15:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PTER TU
05ANKARA4861ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-18 15:54:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4882ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-19 14:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4955ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] Roj TV: Broadcasts in Kurdish, Arabic and Turkish from Brussels and follows the PKK line. It broadcasts for 12 hours starting at 1000 GMT. Roj TV, known as `PKK television,' airs news, political discussions, music, and children's programs. 2. Mesopotamia TV (Me-TV): Close to the PKK ca [...]
2005-08-24 15:25:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5080DAS BRYZA MEETING WITH TURKEY ENERGY
[...] (SBU) Summary. DAS Bryza and Turkey's senior energy bureaucrat agreed that the imminent completion of the BTC pipeline set the stage for new areas of bilateral energy cooperation, including on Turkish Straits "bypass" pipelines, supplying gas to southern and southeastern Europe, and U.S. inv [...]
2005-08-31 15:03:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV TU GG IZ AZ BTC
05ANKARA5119 ADDRESSING THE AI THREAT IN TURKEY
[...] (SBU) Summary. Post delivered referenced talking points to officials at the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA). MARA officials are very concerned that Avian Influenza could spread to Turkey primarily by wild bird populations migrating from Russia. Officials welcomed a [...]
2005-09-01 15:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR TBIO KSTH
05ANKARA5140TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, AUGUST 16- 31, 2005
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published by Tempo Magazine in its August 1 [...]
2005-09-02 13:03:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA5168TURKEY AND POTENTIAL GAS TO GEORGIA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-06 06:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG ETRD TU GG AZ
05ANKARA5182ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-06 15:49:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5195REQUEST 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 13:57:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS TU
05ANKARA5208ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-07 14:45:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5220 TURKEY NUCLEAR QUEST AND U.S. TECHNOLOGY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: While Turkish officials prefer U.S. technology to implement its decision to develop a civilian nuclear power capability, Westinghouse and GE reps, both with previous bad experiences in Turkey, are skeptical about Turkey's will, capacity, and commitment to a transparent, non-pol [...]
2005-09-08 08:29:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EINV BEXP TU
05ANKARA5298 TURKISH STRAITS BYPASS - SLOW BUT SURE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: While Turkish government officials continue to assert that Samsun-Ceyhan is the best route for a "Bosphorus bypass" pipeline, regional energy company reps say a commercial consensus is forming around Burgos-Alexandropolos, with Samsun-Ceyhan a possible second bypass, particular [...]
2005-09-12 11:06:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV TU
05ANKARA5352TURKEY'S REFINERY PRIVATIZATION: ANOTHER CROWN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Turkey's Privatization Authority seems to have taken another important step forward, with a Koc Holding - Shell consortium committing to pay a higher-than- expected $4.14 billion for a 51 percent stake in TUPRAS, Turkey's state-owned monopoly refiner. Given past court rulings a [...]
2005-09-14 14:15:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV KTDB TU
05ANKARA5421ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-16 15:55:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5496TALKING TO TURKS: WORDS AND PHRASES TO AVOID
[...] (C) Summary: Some words and phrases Westerners commonly use to describe Turkish society and Turkish politics cause unintended controversy here. Turks are still debating fundamental aspects their politics, history, society, and religion, and by using certain words or phases Western commentator [...]
2005-09-22 11:36:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPA PGOV PINS PREL TU KISL
05ANKARA5507ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-23 04:47:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA561SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY RICE'S VISIT TO ANKARA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: You arrive in Turkey as we begin to recalibrate bilateral relations emphasizing renewed dialogue on areas of mutual concern to maximize achievable cooperation. We are working with a different democratizing Turkey as elites rotate and under the impact of widespread, and disaffect [...]
2005-02-01 11:41:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON TU IZ
05ANKARA5621TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, August 16-
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published by Hurriyet on Thursday, September [...]
2005-09-27 08:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU
05ANKARA5627TURKEY: 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 11:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MOPS PREL PTER TU
05ANKARA566TURKEY ENERGY: BTC, GAS, AND LIBERALIZATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: According to the Energy UnderSecretary, Turkey continues to make progress on liberalizing its electricity and gas sectors, but there are still details to be filled in on the underlying legislation and action plan for privatization. He said Russia is welcome to compete for priv [...]
2005-02-01 12:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET TU
05ANKARA57ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-05 14:26:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5727ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-29 15:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5841APNSA HADLEY'S MEETING WITH NSC SECRETARY GENERAL
[...] SUMMARY: In a one-hour meeting with APSNA Hadley on September 23, National Security Council Secretary General Yigit Alpogan spoke of the importance of opening new channels of dialogue to enhance the U.S.-Turkish relationship. The GOT appreciates U.S. support with the accession process, but w [...]
2005-09-30 13:58:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MNUC TU US EU IR IZ SY IS PA
05ANKARA5845APNSA HADLEY'S MEETING WITH TURKISH CHOD OZKOK
[...] (C) Summary: Despite our occasional differences over Iraq, Turkey remains America's strategic partner, asserted Turkish CHOD GEN Ozkok to APNSA Hadley. Ozkok reviewed Turkish views of the Black Sea, Caucasus, and Central Asia. He outlined the "nuclear chain" stretching from North Korea, Indi [...]
2005-09-30 15:34:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS PTER KPKO TU IZ AF RS NATO
05ANKARA590TURKEY: FIFTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT: PREVENTION
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Post's responses are keyed to questions in Reftel A. This is part 3 of 4 (septel). Prevention ---------- A. (SBU) Turkish MFA Illegal Migration Department Head Iskender Okyay stated that the two hundred sixty-two TIP [...]
2005-02-02 11:49:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA591TURKEY: FIFTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT: OVERVIEW
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Post's responses are keyed to questions in Reftel A. This is part 1 of 4 (septel). Embassy point of contact is Maria Lane, who replaces David McFarland following the submission of this report. McFarland (rank: FS-04) spent [...]
2005-02-02 11:49:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA592TURKEY: FIFTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT: PROSECUTION
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Post's responses are keyed to questions in Reftel A. This is part 2 of 4 (septel). Investigation and Prosecution of Traffickers -------------------------------------------- A. (U) Chapter 1, Article 80 of the Turkish [...]
2005-02-02 11:57:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA5953WHAT 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 09:03:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS TU RO BU GG UP RS
05ANKARA5984ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-04 15:40:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5985ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-04 15:41:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6012ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-05 14:23:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6062ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-06 14:46:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6065MILITARY PENSION FUND WINS STEEL PRIVATIZATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 5, the Turkish Privatization Authority held a tender auction for another "Crown Jewel," the state-owned steel company, Erdemir (Eregli Iron and Steel Industries of Turkey). The OYAK group, the military pension fund with diversified industrial holdings, won the auction [...]
2005-10-06 15:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPRV EFIN ECON BEXP EIND EINV TU
05ANKARA6105 Turkey's AI Outbreak - More Questions
[...] Summary. Turkey is waiting for the results of tests, which were sent to England to determine the type of Avian Influenza (AI) that was detected in a turkey flock near Baliksehir last week. There is still some uncertainty among officials whether the virus is the H5N1 strain. The outbreak o [...]
2005-10-10 15:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TBIO
05ANKARA6182ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-12 15:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6183ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-13 04:31:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6236 Turkish Agriculture on the Eve of EU Negotiations
[...] Summary. Turkey is expected to open the chapter on agriculture by January 2006. While agriculture will be one of the more difficult negotiations, given the significant and wrenching changes needed in rural areas, Turkey may benefit from the process itself. The Turkish government is being c [...]
2005-10-14 08:17:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TBIO
05ANKARA6259ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-14 14:03:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6293ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-17 15:31:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6302AFYON: PROSPERITY AND INEQUALITY IN AN ANATOLIAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Afyon, a clean and prosperous town located three hours southwest of Ankara, is better off than many Turkish cities, yet visiting PolOffs heard complaints about the economy. We met with a variety of citizens in Afyon, including businessmen, farmers, academics and government off [...]
2005-10-18 08:20:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINS TU
05ANKARA6310 TURKEY-ISRAEL: NORTH-SOUTH ENERGY AND WATER LINKS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Turkey and Israel announced ambitious plans for energy and water links, building on earlier announcements from both countries with Russia. This North- South energy corridor is intended to complement, not compete with, the East-West Energy Corridor. For Turkey, it is important [...]
2005-10-18 13:40:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV TU IS RU
05ANKARA6312ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-18 14:51:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6318TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, October 1-
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published by Guardian Unlimited on Saturday [...]
2005-10-19 11:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA6326AFYON: PROSPERITY AND INEQUALITY IN AN ANATOLIAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Afyon, a prosperous town located three hours southwest of Ankara, is better off than many Turkish cities, yet visiting PolOffs heard complaints about the economy. We met with a variety of citizens in Afyon, including businessmen, farmers, academics and government officials. A [...]
2005-10-20 06:33:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINS ECON EFIN EAGR TU
05ANKARA6351SUSTAINING INTERCHANGE WITH TURKISH CYPRIOTS
[...] (C) Summary: In line with Embassies Nicosia and Athens ideas for a post-October 3 way forward on Cyprus, Embassy Ankara offers two suggestions: initiating a sustained interchange with Turkish Cypriot authorities in areas of unassailable U.S. interest; and offering financing assistance for c [...]
2005-10-20 14:35:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL TU CY GR EU
05ANKARA6353ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-20 15:32:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6426ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-25 14:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR
05ANKARA644ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-03 15:01:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6479ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-27 15:13:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR
05ANKARA6480ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-27 15:31:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR
05ANKARA6481 TURKEY: AVIAN INFLUENZA AND PREPAREDNESS RAPID
[...] (SBU) Summary. Turkey experienced one confirmed outbreak of the H5N1 strain of Avian Influenza in Balikesir in northwestern Turkey in early October without reports of human illness or deaths. The Ministry of Health has taken a leadership role in contingency planning for a potential pandemic [...]
2005-10-27 16:08:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TBIO AMED
05ANKARA6535ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-01 16:45:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6536ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-01 16:48:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6554TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, October 16-
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published by Hurriyet on Monday, October 17 [...]
2005-11-02 11:09:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA6585ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-08 05:57:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6593Turkey's Policies Moderate Impact of High Oil
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-08 14:43:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EPET ECON TU
05ANKARA6637ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-09 15:42:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6749ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-15 16:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6750ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-15 16:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6754TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, November 1-
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published by Milliyet and also reported by [...]
2005-11-16 11:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA6768ENGAGING TURKEY ON ABKHAZIA AND SOUTH OSSETIA
[...] (C) Senior Advisor for Eurasia Steven Mann discussed the conflicts in Abkhazia and South Ossetia during November 8-9 meetings at the Turkish Foreign Ministry. He encouraged Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul to declare Turkey's support for Georgia's diplomatic initiative for South Ossetia. In a [...]
2005-11-17 07:15:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL GG ZJ RS TU
05ANKARA6769TURKEY'S SAMSUN-CEYHAN OIL PIPELINE - BIG STEP
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey's long-standing preference for Samsun-Ceyhan as a Bosphorus bypass oil pipeline has moved a big step closer to fruition with the announcement that Italian oil firm ENI will collaborate with Turkish firm Calik Enerji to develop the project. While still far from a done d [...]
2005-11-17 13:30:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EINV TU RU BTC
05ANKARA6805ASD 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 12:40:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL MARR MASS TU IZ
05ANKARA6824ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-18 15:11:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA683ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-04 15:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA6846NOV. 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 13:15:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS TU AJ AM GG KZ RS
05ANKARA6900ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-22 17:05:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA703TURKEY: BP SAYS TNK-BP LOOKING AT BULGARIA-GREECE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: According to Turkey's BP rep, TNK-BP and other Russian companies are taking a serious look at the proposed Burgas-Alexandropolos Bosphorus bypass oil pipeline. The company is concerned that Turkey might misunderstand BP's role, which was the result of heavy pressure on TNK-BP [...]
2005-02-07 14:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG TU
05ANKARA7061NAC COMMUNIQUE/MOLDOVA: TURKS SUPPORT "EITHER"
[...] (C) PolMilOff discussed reftel demarche with Gulin Dinc, MFA Chief of Section for NATO Political Affairs, early Dec. Â [...]
2005-12-01 14:37:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALNATO PARM PREL KCFE TU
05ANKARA7069ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-01 16:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA7078TURKEY-RUSSIA-ITALY: BLUE STREAM FANFARE AND ADO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite Turkey's hopes to spin the official opening of the Blue Stream natural gas pipeline (under the Black Sea from Russia; constructed by Italian firm ENI) into tangible support for other energy corridor/hub dreams, the leaders departed Turkey without further concrete commit [...]
2005-12-02 08:22:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EWWT SENV TU IT RU
05ANKARA7099ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-04 06:29:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA7138ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-05 16:43:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA7149TURKEY/RUSSIA: TURKEY SUPPORTS PLANNED
[...] (C) Turkey supports U.S. dialog with Russia to promote joint transparency on regional issues. MFA Russia Department Section Chief Meltem Buyukkarakas shared this information with Poloff in response to reftel points on December 1. Buyukkarakas stressed that although Russia's power is less t [...]
2005-12-06 13:05:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TU RS
05ANKARA7158ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-06 15:45:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA7216ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-08 16:03:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA7239TURKEY 2005-2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] (U) Turkey is a major transit route for Southwest Asian opiates to Europe, and serves as a base for major narcotics traffickers and brokers. Turkish law enforcement organizations focus their efforts on stemming the traffic of drugs and intercepting precursor chemicals. Turkish law enforcement [...]
2005-12-09 14:11:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR TU
05ANKARA7255TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, November 16-
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published in the November 8th edition of Ye [...]
2005-12-12 12:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA7289TURKEY: 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 10:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MOPS PREL PTER TU
05ANKARA7342 TURKEY FUMBLES BOTAS GAS CONTRACT TRANSFER
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a complicated tale of intrigue and ineptitude, an apparent effort by the Turkish state-owned pipelines company BOTAS to demonstrate that the 2001 law requiring transfer of import contracts to the private sector was unworkable blew up in the company's face as the press level [...]
2005-12-15 08:52:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EINV EPET TU
05ANKARA7386ESF FUNDING CRITICAL TO COMBATING TIP IN TURKEY
[...] Summary: In FY 2004, we gave the International Office for Migration (IOM) a grant of $600,000 from ESF to assist with their efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) in Turkey. With that $600,000 ESF allocation, the IOM has made a world of difference in Turkey's fight against traffickin [...]
2005-12-16 08:50:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU
05ANKARA7390UPDATE REQUESTED: AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIONS
[...] (U) This is an Action Cable. See para 8. 2. (U) Summary: The Government of Turkey continues to seek information concerning the status of the ratification of the Agreement for Cooperation Concerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. The lack of any information is having a negative ef [...]
2005-12-16 12:41:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG KNNP PARM TRGY TU
05ANKARA7394TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, December 1-
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial Embassy translation. 2. Published by the Turkish Daily News on Thursd [...]
2005-12-16 14:57:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA7443TURKEY: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Combating terrorism has long been a priority for the Government of Turkey (GOT). In 2005, Turkey continued its strong support of the coalition in the global war against terror in Afghanistan by commanding the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from February to August 2005. T [...]
2005-12-20 09:33:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO
05ANKARA7590ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-27 14:46:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA7592NOV. 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 15:40:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETMARR MASS PREL PARM TU US IZ AF
05ANKARA7656ENERGY MINISTER LOOKS FORWARD TO ENHANCED DIALOGUE
[...] (C) Summary. Seeing opportunities for cooperation on regional gas and oil projects as well as prospects for U.S. private investment in Turkey's fast growing domestic energy sector, Energy Minister Hilmi Guler looks forward to greater dialogue and cooperation with the United States on energy [...]
2005-12-30 10:38:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG BEXP IR IZ TX AJ TU
05ANKARA802TURKS 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 13:57:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALMOPS MARR PREL PARM TU RS GG UP RO BU
05ANKARA82SCENESETTER FOR JAN. 11 U.S.-TURKEY-IRAQ TALKS ON
[...] (C) Embassy appreciates the participation of our colleagues from Washington, Baghdad, and EUCOM in Jan. 11 trilateral (U.S.-Turkey-Iraq) talks on the PKK/Kongra-Gel. On. Jan. 5, Turkish MFA provided us with a rough outline for the talks themselves. In this message we hope to lay out what we believe [...]
2005-01-06 13:31:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETMOPS PTER PREL PREF IZ TU EUN AM CY RS
05ANKARA837ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-14 15:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA900TIP IN TURKEY: IOM TRAINS EAST EUROPEAN, RUSSIAN
[...] (U) On February 4, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducted a seminar on trafficking in persons (TIP) for embassy officials from Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia. Representatives from the embassies of Romania, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekista [...]
2005-02-16 16:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM PGOV SMIG PREF KWMN TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA903TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, Feb 11-15,
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published Sunday, February 13 by the [...]
2005-02-17 07:50:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA942ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-18 14:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA972TURKEY TAKES A SMALL STEP IN DEALING WITH ARMENIA
[...] (C) Summary: The Turkish MFA is moving responsibility for official communication with the Government of Armenia from its Embassy in Moscow to its Embassy in Tbilisi. MFA portrays this as a pragmatic response to increased travel between Turkey and Armenia through Georgia. In substance, Turk [...]
2005-02-23 07:37:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETAM GG PREL TU
05ASUNCION1342PARAGUAY: CDS CLAIMS `SIGNIFICANT' QUANTITIES OF
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) After a lull of nearly thirty years in hydrocarbon exploration, a Paraguayan company, CDS Energy, is undertaking an exploration and drilling project in the country's Chaco region [...]
2005-10-26 19:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON PA
05ASUNCION1413PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOV.06 -
[...] (U) Summary: -- SENAD Dismantles Drug Band -- Russia Plans to Open an Embassy in Paraguay -- 35 Percent of Street Children are Victims of Sexual Exploitation -------------------------- SENAD Dismantles Drug Band -------------------------- 2. (U) On 11/08, SENAD agents dismantled a drug [...]
2005-11-15 17:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PHUM SOCI KOCI SNAR PA
05ASUNCION511PARAGUAY SUPPORTS BELARUS RESOLUTION AT UNCHR
[...] (U) On 4/13, UK Charge (representing the EU) and PolCoun met with Acting Foreign Minister Jose Martinez Lezcano urging Paraguay to vote against the no action motion on Belarus and in favor of the resolution before the UNCHR conveying concerns about human rights abuses in Belarus. Martinez c [...]
2005-04-15 15:58:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM BO PA PDEM
05ASUNCION841MERCOSUR SUMMIT: LONG ON RHETORIC, SHORT ON
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-30 18:12:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM ECIN EFIN EPET ETRD KIPR CU PA KICC VZ
05ATHENS1598MOLYVIATIS ON TURKEY/CYPRUS
[...] (C) At a June 9 lunch, FM Molyviatis and Ambassador discussed Cyprus and Turkey issues in light of Turkish PM Erdogan's visit to Washington and Under Secretary General Prendergast's recent trip to the region. Molyviatis commented that the idea of a report to the SYG on "the failures of 2004" [...]
2005-06-10 08:32:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALCY GR PREL TU TURKEY
05ATHENS1611NGOS LOOK FOR MORE COOPERATION ON TIP, GOG ADMITS
[...] THIS MESSAGE IS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED -- PLEASE HANDLE ACCORDINGLY. 2. (U) SUMMARY: During May 23-25 meetings with visiting Foreign Affairs Officer for Southeastern Europe, Suzanne Yountchi, officials from the Ministries of Health (MOH),Justice (MOJ),Public Order (MPO),Foreign Aff [...]
2005-06-10 13:22:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KCRM GR TIP
05ATHENS1872005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT GREECE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-18 07:45:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV KSPR KIDE KTDB ELAB GR
05ATHENS2545ORGANIZED CRIME GROUPS IN GREECE (C-CN5-00417)
[...] (C) In response to ref, post provides the following information on organized crime groups in Greece (keyed to ref questions): A. Are there organized crime groups present in the host country that originated in the following countries: Russia, Ukraine, Italy, the Balkans (Albania, Serbia, [...]
2005-09-28 12:46:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALPINR GR INTERNAL
05ATHENS2647THE WAY AHEAD ON CYPRUS: THE VIEW FROM ATHENS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Embassy Athens welcomes an exchange with the Department, Nicosia, and Ankara on the way ahead on the Cyprus issue. From our perspective, the October 3 accession wrangle provides an opportunity to take a fresh look at the Cyprus problem, and underscore the importance of grasping [...]
2005-10-07 15:34:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CY GR
05ATHENS2664DEP FONMIN STYLIANIDES: WE WANT TO WORK WITH YOU
[...] (C) Summary. Deputy Foreign Minister Stylianides met with the Ambassador October 7 to discuss bilateral cooperation in the field of energy and international assistance. Stylianides noted he had recently returned from a trip to Russia, where he had urged the inclusion of U.S. companies in la [...]
2005-10-11 16:25:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALEAID PREL GR
05ATHENS2693DEPUTY FINANCE MINISTER ON ATTRACTING INVESTMENT
[...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador discussed Greek efforts to attract more investment, as well as the Macedonia name issue, with Deputy Minister for Finance and National Economy Christos Folias on October 12. On economics, Folias recounted the GoG's economic reform efforts, stressing that his majo [...]
2005-10-14 08:47:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PREL GR AMB
05ATHENS2769GREEK 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 13:33:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALGR IZ MARR PREL NATOIRAQ
05ATHENS2841RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON UNAUTHORIZED
[...] (SBU) Post and ODC have completed the above referenced investigation into the modification of A.M. General HMMWV's with the Russian Kornet E ATGM missle system. The information collected has indicated that in 2001, AM General Corporation signed contract No 2001-173 with the Greek State owned [...]
2005-11-04 14:30:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RS GR
05ATHENS3229 2005-2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
[...] The following is the 2005-2006 International Narcotics Control Survey Report (INSCR) Part II Financial Crimes and Money Laundering for Greece. 2. While not a major financial center, Greece is vulnerable to money laundering related to narcotics- trafficking, prostitution, contraband cigare [...]
2005-12-23 08:09:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KTFN EFIN GR
05ATHENS3264GREEKS SEEK ROLE IN TRANSIT OF CASPIAN ENERGY TO
[...] (C) Summary: In recent years, Greece has been quietly moving towards greater energy integration with its regional neighbors, playing on its membership in both NATO and the EU, its economic leadership in the Balkans, and its strategic location between Caspian energy sources and Western European [...]
2005-12-29 14:03:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET GR
05ATHENS587AMBASSADOR'S FEBRUARY 28 CALL ON DFM STYLIANIDIS:
[...] (C) SUMMARY: DFM Evripidis Stylianidis, at a February 28 meeting with Ambassador, pitched the proposed Burgas-Alexandroupolis pipeline as a cheap and safe way to ship Russian oil to Western Europe and beyond. Ambassador raised the stalled Greece-Albania child repatriation agreement as an i [...]
2005-03-01 16:05:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EPET ENRG EWWT PHUM GR TU BU RS AMB
05ATHENS589GREECE PART 1: FIFTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT SUBMISSION
[...] The following is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please Protect Accordingly. 2. (SBU) Below are Embassy Athens' responses to the Fifth TIP report questionnaire. Text is keyed to requests under "Overview" and "Prevention." -------- Overview -------- A. Greece is a destination countr [...]
2005-03-01 17:22:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB GR TIP
05ATHENS841GREECE: 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 15:47:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR GR AMB
05ATHENS849A SNAPSHOT OF THE GREEK ENERGY SECTOR:
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Ambassador Ries met with the Chairman of the Public Gas Corporation (DEPA) on March 21, and the CEO and Chairman of Hellenic Petroleum (HP) on March 22. DEPA is undergoing capital restructuring while the GoG has already gradually sold its shares of HP. DEPA is part of a joint [...]
2005-03-28 11:49:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EPET GR AMB
05BAGHDAD2608NON-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 08:03:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNMARR PTER PREL ASEC IZ NATO
05BAGHDAD3037FURTHER ON RUSSIAN COMPANIES IN IRAQ
[...] (C) Embassy Baghdad read with great interest Embassy Moscow's two excellent cables on Russian companies in Iraq and on how Russia is coming to terms with the new Iraq (REFTELS),and wanted to add that at least one Russian company is reaching out to the U.S. in Baghdad in an attempt to generat [...]
2005-07-21 15:36:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EPET RS IZ
05BAGHDAD3427IRAQ NATIONAL ENERGY COUNCIL REVIEWS ENERGY
[...] SUMMARY: (SBU) On August 16, the National Energy Council met to update DPM Chalabi on energy production and infrastructure security actions in Iraq. Ministry of Electricity reported an average electric power production rate of 4300 MW/hr with a high total of 4760 MW/hr, and a daily total of [...]
2005-08-20 15:10:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEFIN ENRG EPET IZ MASS MOPS PGOV PREL
05BAGHDAD3628AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MINDEF AL-DULIME
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador, accompanied by A/DCM, met with Iraqi MinDef Dulime on September 3. They discussed low Sunni representation in the Iraqi Army, including pressure to fire one of two Sunni division commanders. Also discussed were efforts to enhance western security, with the idea of [...]
2005-09-04 22:22:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALMOPS PREL PTER PGOV KISL IZ
05BAGHDAD3877MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI GOVERNMENT, CONSTITUTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-19 18:06:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO IZ
05BAGHDAD4214MAJOR SUNNI PARTY PARTICIPATES IN GATHERING IN
[...] (C) Summary. The Iraqi Islamic Party (IIP) reiterated support for the amended draft constitution at a big tent gathering of Iraqi political leaders October 12 in the Transitional National Assembly. A number of important amendments, negotiated in the last week, paved the way for the statemen [...]
2005-10-13 12:09:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PNAT PHUM PTER IZ
05BAGHDAD4347UNDER 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 03:31:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS ECON EFIN PTER KCOR IZ
05BANGKOK1036THAILAND: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON DEFENSE MINISTER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During an introductory call on Defense Minister Sumpun Boonyanun February 3, Ambassador discussed a wide range of subjects and positively reaffirmed the overall excellent relations between our two militaries. They exchanged views on the tsunami relief effort and overall U.S./T [...]
2005-02-09 09:48:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TH BURMA IRAQ POL MIL
05BANGKOK2010LOCKHEED 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 09:12:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALMASS MARR PREL PGOV TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK2822F-16 AND RTAF FIGHTER REPLACEMENT: ELEVATING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 20, in a meeting with 13th Air Force Commander, Major General Edward Rice and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Selection Committee, Lockheed Martin (LM) executives advocated that RTAF purchase F-16s to replace their aging F-5 fighters. The presentation offered three prin [...]
2005-04-26 08:11:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALMASS MCAP PGOV EIND TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK2838THAILAND: SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DEPUTY
[...] (C) Mr. Deputy Secretary, on behalf of the entire Embassy community, I welcome you to Bangkok. You are visiting at an opportune point in our negotiations with the Thai on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). With Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra no longer distracted by elections and firmly back [...]
2005-04-26 10:22:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALETRD PGOV PREL PTER TH OVIP
05BANGKOK3129PACOM 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 05:10:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV MASS MARR TH IRAQ POL MIL BURMA
05BANGKOK3130PACOM 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 05:15:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV MARR MASS TH IRAQ POL MIL
05BANGKOK3182THAILAND: PACOM CMDR ADM FALLON'S ROUNDTABLE ON
[...] (C) Summary. On May 3, PACOM Commander ADM Fallon and the Ambassador met with a select group of Thai academics and activists to discuss the separatist insurgency in Thailand's Muslim-majority deep South. The Thai analysts spoke of tensions from Bangkok's historical efforts to integrate the M [...]
2005-05-13 03:00:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV PREL PHUM PTER TH
05BANGKOK3283THAILAND: 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 04:03:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PGOV ECON MARR TH
05BANGKOK3436THAILAND 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 08:24:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV MARR MASS TH
05BANGKOK3725SECRETARY RUMSFELD'S MEETING WITH THAI PRIME
[...] (C) Summary: Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld met on June 6 with Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at Government House in Bangkok. Secretary Rumsfeld 1) encouraged Thailand to endorse the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Statement of Principles; 2) sought PM Thaksin's insights into [...]
2005-06-07 01:38:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PARM OVIP TH PSI
05BANGKOK3945WORKING 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 09:44:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV MARR MASS TH POL MIL
05BANGKOK4324SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S VISIT TO THAILAND
[...] (C) Madame Secretary, all of us in Thailand look forward to your visit to Phuket. The Royal Thai Government is particularly enthusiastic about hosting you: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (Prime Minister TOCK-sin) and Foreign Minister Kantathi Suphamongkhon (Minister KHAN-ta-tee) plan to [...]
2005-07-01 07:31:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL OVIP TH
05BANGKOK5017ASEAN: MFA PUTS SPIN ON MEETING - PUSHES THAI
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In an unusual move, the MFA summoned the diplomatic corps to a briefing on the results of the recently completed ASEAN Ministerial, Post Ministerial, ASEAN plus Three and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). The MFA touched on Rangoon's decision to forgo its turn as ASEAN Chair, UN re [...]
2005-08-04 09:32:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL TH
05BANGKOK5393THAKSIN 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 10:41:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR TH
05BANGKOK5748REGIONAL ARCHITECTURE - THAI PERSPECTIVES
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-08 08:07:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL ECIN TH
05BANGKOK5791PM 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 04:16:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR OVIP TH
05BANGKOK6817THAILAND GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT: RICE FOR ROLLING
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Royal Thai Government (RTG) has floated the idea of paying for four mass transit lines in the Bangkok metro area at a cost of about $5 billion with cash and agricultural products through barter deals negotiated with other governments. Agricultural commodities, however, are [...]
2005-10-31 08:41:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR ELTN MASS TH
05BANGKOK7030U.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 07:37:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV MARR MASS PTER PREL KPAO TH
05BANGKOK7040THAILAND GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT: RICE FOR ROLLING
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Royal Thai Government (RTG) has floated the idea of paying for four mass transit lines in the Bangkok metro area at a cost of about $5 billion with cash and agricultural products through barter deals negotiated with other governments. Agricultural commodities, however, are [...]
2005-11-10 09:48:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR ELTN MASS TH
05BANGKOK7045A/S RADEMAKER'S MEETINGS AT THE ARF SEMINAR FOR
[...] (C) Summary: The U.S. delegation at the ARF CBM Seminar on Missile Defense, held in Bangkok October 6 and 7, was led by Acting A/S for International Security and Nonproliferation Stephen Rademaker. In the plenary session and side meetings with numerous participants, Rademaker stressed three ke [...]
2005-11-10 10:01:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PHSA PINS PTER TH ARF
05BANGKOK7242PATTAYA: THAILAND'S EXTREME CITY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The sea-side port city of Pattaya is one of Thailand's major tourist destinations, second only to Bangkok, and a significant contributor to the Thai economy. Attracted to the 'anything goes' reputation that centers around Pattaya's sleazy nightlife, over 4 million foreigners and 10 m [...]
2005-11-22 07:14:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV TH
05BANGKOK7272SCENESETTER 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 06:59:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV PREL MARR MASS TH
05BANGKOK7460CHINESE 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 08:43:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MARR CH TH
05BANGKOK7529LUNCH WITH THAKSIN
[...] (S) Summary: During lunch at the residence on December 7, Prime Minister Thaksin and I discussed the King's recent birthday speech, the situation in Thailand's south, the issue of extrajudicial killings, Thai-Malaysian relations, Burma policy, North Korea, the US-Thai Action Plan, Thailand's [...]
2005-12-07 12:06:00Embassy BangkokSECRETETRD PGOV PHUM PTER TH BURMA CIA
05BANGKOK7731THAI FOREIGN MINISTER ON EAST ASIA SUMMIT AND
[...] (C) Summary: During a December 16 conversation with the Ambassador, Thai Foreign Minister Kantathi Supamongkol gave an upbeat assessment of the December 14 inaugural East Asia Summit meeting in Kuala Lumpur. Kantathi said that the EAS put the Avian Flu challenge, cooperation against intern [...]
2005-12-19 09:27:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL TH BURMA
05BEIRUT1123MGLE01: AMAL SUCCESSION: BERRI'S BITTER, FRUITLESS
[...] (C) Summary. Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, 67 years old, has not groomed a credible successor to lead his Amal Movement. Like almost every other Lebanese party, he has kept the line of succession murky to avoid threats to his own leadership. Berri expelled a popular Amal leader whom h [...]
2005-04-06 15:35:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALKISL LE PGOV
05BERN2360ADAMOV: SWISS COURT REJECTS U.S. REQUEST: ORDERS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-29 12:04:00Embassy BernUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM CJAN PREL ENRG SZ RU
05BOGOTA10993CHINA'S LIMITED TIES TO COLOMBIA
[...] Summary. Ties between China and Colombia are based on a modest economic relationship with minimal interaction on political issues. The level of Chinese investment in Colombia has been very small compared to other countries, but 2005 will show a slight increase from past levels. China views [...]
2005-11-28 16:04:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL ETRD ETTC EINV ENRG EAGR EFIN PGOV
05BOGOTA1750UNDER SECRETARY GROSSMAN MEETS FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Foreign Minister Carolina Barco told U/S Grossman on February 14 that the GOC was satisfied with the international donors conference in Cartagena, in particular with USAID Administrator's speech and the NGO declaration. The latter would be a solid foundation on which to deepen GOC [...]
2005-02-24 12:11:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CO
05BOGOTA1751UNDER SECRETARY GROSSMAN MEETS PRESIDENT URIBE,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 14, U/S Grossman and President Uribe discussed the demobilization law, Uribe's preparations for his meeting with President Chavez the following day, securing support from neighboring countries in the fight against narco-terrorism, human rights, and potential GOC counte [...]
2005-02-24 12:11:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL
05BOGOTA3863COLOMBIA 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 15:47:00Embassy BogotaSECRETPREL PTER MARR MASS VE CO PGOV
05BOGOTA5395COLOMBIA: SA/LW NEGOTIATIONS ON MARKING AND TRACING
[...] (C) Post delivered reftel demarche to MFA Disarmament Coordinator Diana Aguilar June 1. She said Colombia wants uniform standards for marking of weapons and ammunition, but would be flexible regarding a legally binding document. 2. (C) Trafficking in small arms and light weapons is a cruci [...]
2005-06-03 22:09:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER CO MOPS
05BOGOTA7361U/S BURNS MEETS WITH SENIOR GOC OFFICIALS AND
[...] (U) July 26, 2005, 8:00-10:30 pm, Ambassador's Residence, Bogota. 2. (U) Participants: U.S. ---- R. Nicholas Burns, U/S for Political Affairs Ambassador William B. Wood DCM Milton K. Drucker Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Political Counselor Cynthia Echeverria, P Special Assistant Brian Wa [...]
2005-08-04 16:21:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ETRD PHUM CO VE BR SP
05BRASILIA1044 BRAZIL: FORMER U.S. AMBASSADORS DISCUSS UN
[...] (SBU) Summary. From March 30 to April 1, former Ambassador Thomas Pickering and Ambassador Alec Watson met with former Brazilian Ambassador to the U.S. Rubens Barbosa; former Foreign Minister Luiz Lampreia; Marcelo Vasconcelos and Paulo Alvarenga from the US and Canada Division at the Minist [...]
2005-04-15 19:31:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PGOV PREL PTER BR UNSC
05BRASILIA1130BRAZIL: A/S RADEMAKER'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN
[...] (C) Introduction: Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Stephen G. Rademaker met on 11 April with his Brazilian Foreign Ministry counterpart, Ambassador Antonio Guerreiro, Assistant Secretary for International Organizations (in the MRE structure this includes UN [...]
2005-04-28 12:01:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL BR
05BRASILIA1152(CORRECTED COPY) BRAZIL: A/S RADEMAKER'S MEETING
[...] (C) Introduction: Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control Stephen G. Rademaker met on 11 April with his Brazilian Foreign Ministry counterpart, Ambassador Antonio Guerreiro, Assistant Secretary for International Organizations (in the MRE structure this includes UN and arms control/non-p [...]
2005-04-29 16:53:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL BR
05BRASILIA1636 ACTIVITIES OF THE BRAZILIAN FIRM SOUZA CRUZ IN
[...] (U) Recently the Brazilian magazine Epoca published an article recounting the experiences of the Souza Cruz company (controlled by British American Tobacco) in doing business in Cuba. The article, a translation of which is set forth below, is instructive as it speaks of the day-to-day diffi [...]
2005-06-20 13:45:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC BR CU
05BRASILIA212BRAZIL'S 2005 TRADE AGENDA: MORE OF THE SAME
[...] (U) This cable has been coordinated with AmConsulate Sao Paulo. 2. (SBU) Summary and Introduction. Changing the "geography of trade" has become a Lula administration hallmark. Over the past two years, the GoB has aggressively used Brazilian and Mercosul trade policy to strengthen eco [...]
2005-01-24 16:37:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD BR WTRO
05BRASILIA2282BRAZIL: A/S DESUTTER'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN
[...] (U) INTRODUCTION. Assistant Secretary for Verification and Compliance Paula A. DeSutter met on 15 August with Foreign Ministry Officials for compliance diplomacy discussions, led on the Brazilian side by Ambassador Antonio Guerreiro, Assistant Secretary of International Organization Affairs (in [...]
2005-08-24 19:34:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALAORC KNNP PARM PREL BR CWC
05BRASILIA2477 THE BRAZILIAN MACRO-ECONOMY: SOARING HIGH BUT NO
[...] (SBU) Summary. The past 30 days have seen a wealth of good news for the Brazilian economy as a number of fiscal, growth, and financial indicators are trending up. Given this positive turn of events, some market watchers are beginning to wonder whether the conventional wisdom is correct - i.e [...]
2005-09-20 13:41:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EFIN
05BRASILIA285 BRAZIL AND THE OECD: CO-HABITATING FOR NOW, BUT
[...] (U) THIS CABLE WAS COORDINATED WITH AMCONSULATES RECIFE, RIO DE JANEIRO, AND SAO PAULO. 2. (U) SUMMARY. WHILE PRESIDENT LULA AND FOREIGN MINISTER AMORIM SUPPORT THE IDEA OF EVENTUAL BRAZILIAN ACCESSION TO THE OECD, ENTRY INTO THAT ORGANIZATION IN THE SHORT-TERM IS NOT CURRENTLY ONE OF THE G [...]
2005-01-31 18:39:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EFIN EINV BR OECD
05BRASILIA295NPT REVIEW CONFERENCE: BRAZIL PERSPECTIVE
[...] (C) Poloff discussed ref B non-paper with Ministry of External Relations' (MRE) Disarmament and Sensitive Technologies Division Chief, Santiago Mourao, who is preparing the GOB position for the 2005 NPT Revcon. Mourao strongly defended the NPT. He agreed that the Treaty required "strengthen [...]
2005-02-01 19:09:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPARM KNNP MNUC BR IAEA NPT
05BRASILIA3116BRAZILIAN 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 20:18:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRETPREL MARR MASS PARM BR VE
05BRASILIA3124BRAZIL: IAEA/IRAN NOVEMBER 24 IAEA BOARD MEETING
[...] (C) Embassy presented reftel demarche November 28 to Santiago Mourao, director of the Foreign Ministry's Disarmament and Sensitive Technologies Division. Mourao said the GOB had maintained frequent contact with the EU3 on the issue and had also had two recent discussions of the issue with th [...]
2005-11-29 18:31:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL AORC BR IR IAEA
05BRASILIA3162BRAZIL - STEEL POLICIES; NAMA NEGOTIATIONS
[...] SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED - PLEASE TREAT ACCORDINGLY 2. (U) Introduction. The following information is provided in response to ref A's request for information on the Brazilian steel industry and related government policies. See paras 12 and 14 regarding FIESP views on WTO NAMA negotiatio [...]
2005-12-02 16:20:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EIND BR WTO
05BRASILIA3277BRAZIL: 2005 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] The Tri-Border Area (TBA) -- where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay converge -- has been characterized as a regional hub for Hizballah and HAMAS fundraising activities. However, the region is more widely known as a center for arms and drug trafficking, contraband smuggling, document and currenc [...]
2005-12-16 13:55:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO BR
05BRASILIA373SCENESETTER CABLE FOR VISIT OF CODEL BLUNT
[...] The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your visit to Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, and Sao Paulo, February 22-23 and February 25-28. As requested reftel, Mission grants courtesy country clearance for your travel. (Threat assessment to be sent septel.) Overall Mission Control Office [...]
2005-02-14 18:22:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP ETRD PREL BR
05BRATISLAVA106SLOVAKS SUPPORT EU-FLAGGING BMO IN GEORGIA
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche February 7 to Lubomir Rehak, European Correspondent at the MFA. Rehak said Slovakia will support the EU-flagging of the Border Monitoring Operation (BMO) in Georgia and expects consensus at the February 8 COREPER. The GOS does not oppose a continued OSCE [...]
2005-02-07 17:02:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV LO GG
05BRATISLAVA140PRIME MINISTER'S LIKELY THEMES WITH PRESIDENT BUSH
[...] (S) Charge was briefed evening of February 19 by Milan Jezovica, the Prime Minister's foreign policy adviser, of the principal themes PM Mikulas Dzurinda would likely use during his February 24 meeting with the President. Jezovica began by noting that the Prime Minister was very excited abou [...]
2005-02-19 13:07:00Embassy BratislavaSECRETPREL LO
05BRATISLAVA187 MEDIA AND PUBLIC OPINION IN SLOVAKIA ON
[...] Summary: The President's visit to Slovakia was generally perceived by media analysts and public commentary as an expression of positive U.S.- Slovak relations and of appreciation for Slovakia's support of the U.S. in the war against terrorism, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan. The meeting [...]
2005-03-08 06:11:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL LO
05BRATISLAVA198EXBS: SLOVAKIA ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE
[...] BROAD ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ADVISORS AND AGENCY MANAGERS. None. 2. COMPLETED ACTIONS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD. A. SITE ASSESSMENTS AND MEETINGS DURING REPORTING PERIOD. Â [...]
2005-03-10 06:06:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP LO
05BRATISLAVA32SCHEDULE FOR WHITE HOUSE SITE SURVEY TEAM'S TRIP
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-08 23:12:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT LO PREL EI RS GM
05BRATISLAVA430SWEDISH DG FOR POL AFFAIRS ON SWEDEN AND THE UN
[...] On May 31, the Swedish Embassy in Bratislava hosted a seminar on Global Security and the United Nations (UN),in conjunction with the Slovak Foreign Policy Association, as part of their commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dag Hammarskojld. As part of the morning program, A [...]
2005-06-06 09:08:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SW LO UNSC
05BRATISLAVA442SLOVAK RESPONSE ON EU CUBA POLICY AND JUNE 13
[...] (C) Pol-Econ Chief shared ref A points on Cuba with MFA on June 6, and discussed the points with Lubomir Rehak, European Correspondent, along with pre-GAERC points in ref B on June 7. Rehak thanked us for providing our point-of-view before each GAERC, saying the discussions with emboffs are [...]
2005-06-09 12:50:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL CU PARM LO EUN
05BRATISLAVA45PARLIAMENT LEADER PRINCIPLED ON CUBA, TIP
[...] (C) Summary: Speaker of Parliament Pavol Hrusovsky told Charge d'Affaires January 20 he would continue to make support for Cuban dissidents one of his personal priorities, and was discussing with Vaclav Havel nominating three dissidents for the Nobel Peace Prize. He discussed the difficulties [...]
2005-01-27 06:12:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM EU CU LO
05BRATISLAVA468SLOVAKIA: DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM AGENDA
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: On June 17, Charge delivered reftel points to Magda Vasaryova, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Vasaryova explained the UN's historical and "sentimental" importance to Slovakia, and reinforced Slovakia's strong support for the UN reform agenda ou [...]
2005-06-17 15:54:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL LO UN UNSC
05BRATISLAVA642SLOVAKIA PREPARES TO ABOLISH EXTREMIST POLITICAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Slovakia is struggling to come to terms with its diversity and diminish the influence of racist extremist groups. A recent meeting with the Interior Ministry's chief coordinator of the anti-extremism unit revealed that the government allowed extremist group Slovens [...]
2005-08-09 14:47:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV SOCI SMIG PINR LO
05BRATISLAVA668(U) ORGANIZED CRIME IN SLOVAKIA (C-CN5-00417)
[...] (U) In response to reftel inquiry regarding organized crime in Slovakia, post provides the following response: A. (U) ARE THERE ORGANIZED CRIME GROUPS PRESENT IN THE HOST COUNTRY THAT ORIGINATED IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES: RUSSIA, UKRAINE, ITALY, THE BALKANS (ALBANIA, SERBIA, BOSNIA),JA [...]
2005-08-18 12:57:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINR SOCI LO
05BRATISLAVA804SLOVAKIA: BELARUS IS DETERIORATING, NEEDS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 30, DCM and Poloff (notetaker) delivered reftel demarche to Stefan Rozkopal, MFA Director for CIS and Balkan Peninsula Countries. Rozkopal, who had met the day before with two opposition politicians from Minsk, offered Slovakia's support for democratization effor [...]
2005-10-03 14:53:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALEAID PREL KDEM PGOV LO BO
05BRATISLAVA831EUR PDAS KURT VOLKER'S MEETING WITH V-10 POLDIRS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During an October 8 meeting with V-10 PolDirs, visiting EUR PDAS Kurt Volker heard frank and honest opinions -- and some colorful discussion -- about the current status of the transatlantic partnership. The PolDirs, who noted that such a meeting could never have been pulled to [...]
2005-10-08 20:42:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EU IZ BO LO NATO RU
05BRATISLAVA861SLOVAKIA'S VIEWS OF U.S. POLICY TOWARD BELARUS
[...] (C) Charge discussed Deputies Committee decisions on policy toward Belarus (ref A) with MFA Director for CIS and Balkans Stefan Rozkopal Oct. 21. Rozkopal provided a preliminary reaction to some of the points, but said the GOS hoped to have a clearer picture of the situation and how to inf [...]
2005-10-24 06:01:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KDEM EAID PGOV BO LO EUN
05BRATISLAVA924SLOVAKS DISCUSS BELARUS ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY, THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a series of recent meetings we have engaged our Slovak interlocutors in both the GOS and NGO community about democracy promotion efforts and strategy in Belarus, and spoken with several visiting Belarusian opposition figures about Slovak and EU engagement in the country. [...]
2005-11-18 16:42:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM ETRD PREL SOCI PINR BO LO
05BRATISLAVA926SLOVAK VIEWS ON NOVEMBER 21 GAERC
[...] (SBU) Polec Chief met with European Correspondent Lubomir Rehak November 16 to discuss points provided reftel on agenda items at the November 21 GAERC. 2. (SBU) DEFENSE ISSUES: Rehak noted that 19 states are members of both NATO and the EU, and it was in all their interests to improve coop [...]
2005-11-18 19:33:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EU LO
05BRATISLAVA938SLOVAKIA SHARES U.S. CONCERNS ON IRAN
[...] (S) Per ref A, Ambassador and Embassy staff briefed MFA State Secretary Magda Vasaryova, MFA PolDir Miroslav Lajcak, MFA Director General for International Organizations Anton Pinter, and a Slovak Intelligence Service representative on U.S. concerns that Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapons capa [...]
2005-11-23 16:13:00Embassy BratislavaSECRETKNNP PARM PREL AORC IR LO
05BRATISLAVA939GUIDANCE REQUEST: SLOVAKS BUYING MILITARY SUPPLIES
[...] SUMMARY AND GUIDANCE REQUEST. The Slovak Ministry of Defense has signed contracts with a Slovak firm to purchase replacement military parts made in Belarus. Embassy Bratislava requests guidance on the USG's view of a NATO ally indirectly purchasing military supplies from Belarus. END SUMMARY A [...]
2005-11-25 13:14:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PM LO BO
05BRATISLAVA992ROBERT FICO HAS DIRECTION, BUT NO COMPASS
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Robert Fico, the driven chairman of opposition party Smer ("Direction"),hosted a small lunch for the Ambassador on December 15 during which he outlined his views on Slovak politics and foreign policy, and revealed what we had long suspected: Fico is an intense and [...]
2005-12-16 16:21:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM PGOV PINR SOCI EU LO
05BRUSSELS114ACTION PLANS FOR THE EU NEIGHBORHOOD: DO THEY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In recent weeks, the European Union announced with great fanfare seven "Neighborhood Action Plans" -- one step in the process of defining and developing the EU's relationships with the countries in its "Neighborhood" that at this point seem unlikely to become membership candidat [...]
2005-01-11 15:18:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON PGOV PHUM ZL XH XF XI EUN ETRO USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1147RESULTS OF MARCH 16 EU FOREIGN MINISTERS' MEETING
[...] (SBU) In addition to postponing Croatia's accession talks (septel),EU FMs at the March 16 General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) also noted positive developments in the Middle East and issued conclusions on Lebanon calling for Syria to withdraw all troops and intelligence servi [...]
2005-03-18 16:09:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM EAID ETRD LE IR SU ES IN RU ICC EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1226U.S.-EU CONSULTATIONS ON OSCE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In meetings with USOSCE Ambassador Stephan M. Minikes, EU officials said: --in light of growing Russian intransigence on democracy issues, the EU is preparing a strategy on how to respond to the Russian challenge in OSCE; --Russia is blocking democracy promotion in the Counc [...]
2005-03-24 07:51:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM OSCE EUN RU USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1239MIGRATION, DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION: EU
[...] (U) At a two-day public hearing at the European Parliament, policymakers and experts exchanged ideas on harnessing international migration to help bolster European economies and populations. Their overarching call was for a legal and transparent immigration program, at the European level, whi [...]
2005-03-24 14:28:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF SMIG PHUM KWMN EAID ELAB OSCE EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1241WHA DAS SHAPIRO DISCUSSES LATIN AMERICA/CARIBBEAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In March 14 meetings with WHA DAS Charles Shapiro, EU officials said: -- the EU would increase contacts with the Cuban opposition; the European Parliament might be interested in holding a public hearing with Cuban dissidents; -- the EU would send a fact-finding mission to Hait [...]
2005-03-24 15:09:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV ETRD EAID EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1441HUMANITARIAN CONSULTATIONS HOSTED BY ECHO
[...] (SBU) Summary. In a full day of consultations hosted by the European Commission's Office of Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) in Brussels on February 17, participants outlined their respective program priorities for 2005; agreed that the time had come to move the "Good Humanitarian Donorship" from the [...]
2005-04-12 13:15:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF EAID PHUM EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1514 WARSAW WINS SEAT OF EU BORDER AGENCY; EU
[...] EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers (JHA Council) on April 14 agreed that Warsaw would be the seat of the newly created Agency for the management of the EU external borders. The ministers also agreed to intensify contacts with Libya in order to combat illegal immigration, while insisting t [...]
2005-04-15 14:29:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF SMIG PL AL LY EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1542Gymnich Takes No Decision on China Arms,
[...] (SBU) The EU's informal "Gymnich" meeting of foreign ministers sought to place the EU-China relationship in a broader context, but the arms embargo issue loomed over the discussion. A Council staffer told us a consensus still exists within the EU to work on the issue, but a majority of member [...]
2005-04-19 10:30:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EAID MASS CH EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1593COMMISSION AND COUNCIL EXPECT SHORT GAERC MEETING
[...] (U) A shorter than normal GAERC on April 25 is unlikely to take any significant decisions on external relations topics. On the Middle East, the GAERC is exepcted to issue Conclusions on the MEPP, Iraq and Lebanon. Africa discussion will focus on the Great Lakes, with any new decisions on Zimb [...]
2005-04-22 10:29:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID KPAL IZ LE ZI CG SU EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1641APRIL 25 GAERC: EU FMS DISCUSS MIDDLE EAST,
[...] (SBU) EU FMs' April 25 General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting went much as expected (REF A),with discussion moving briskly through the day's agenda prior to FMs leaving to attend the signing ceremony for the EU Accession Treaty of Romania and Bulgaria (REF B). The EU [...]
2005-04-26 15:05:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EAID LE IZ IS ZF ZI RU EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS2227SCHENGEN TURNS TWENTY: BIGGER AND BOLDER THAN EVER
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Schengen area has grown from six core countries in 1985 to fifteen at present, with eleven more -- including most recently Switzerland -- expected to be integrated by the end of 2007. Border-free travel within the zone has proved popular with the European public and is one [...]
2005-06-09 14:37:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS SMIG PREL CMGT KFRD KCRM PTER EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS2418CENTRAL DUBLIN GROUP MEETING: JUNE 2005
[...] Summary. During its June 21 meeting, the members of the Central Dublin Group (DG) reviewed regional reports from South-East Asia (submitted by Australia),South-West Asia (U.K.),Central Asia (Italy),Balkans and Near East (Greece),and Eastern Europe (Germany). The Group adopted most of the [...]
2005-06-23 13:07:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KCRM PREL SNAR EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS2464THE EU AT 25: DOES IT WORK?
[...] (C) Despite arguments in some quarters that an EU of 25 members could not work without the streamlined Council decision-making procedures of the proposed EU Constitutional Treaty, we do not believe that EU enlargement has led to EU gridlock. Over one year after enlargement, the expansion of t [...]
2005-06-28 08:49:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID ETRD CMGT EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS2607EU LUKEWARM ON IDEA OF MOLDOVA CONFERENCE
[...] (C) Summary. The initial EU response to reftel demarche is lukewarm, although member states will need to be consulted for an official response. The EU will likely be most supportive of a conference whose participants include at least Russia and, ideally, Transnistria as well. The EU sugge [...]
2005-07-08 15:08:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PBTS PHUM PGOV MD EUN OSCE USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS2735GAERC: EU FMs ASK SYRIA TO PROMOTE REGIONAL
[...] EU FM's in the July 18 GAERC urged Israel to exercise maximum self-restraint and the Palestinian Authority to take immediate and effective action against those involved in terrorist attacks. They called on Syria to take action to promote regional stability, including by supporting the legiti [...]
2005-07-19 14:07:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SY LE IS IR IZ UZ ZI ID SU CH ZK EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS2748A/S FRIED - EU POLITICAL DIRECTORS TROIKA, JULY
[...] (C) Following a luncheon discussion with all 25 EU Political Directors on transatlantic relations, the EU's neighborhood policy, and the Middle East (reported septel) A/S Fried met with the EU "troika" led by UK Political Director Sawers, Council DG for CFSP Robert Cooper, and Commission RELEX [...]
2005-07-20 09:33:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PARM ZK IR EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS2802US-EU JULY 20 TASK FORCE MEETING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At the July 20 US-EU Task Force meeting, both sides emphasized their commitment to implementing Summit declarations. An additional Task Force meeting was proposed to follow-up on the US EU Summit economic initiatives and other issues. EU officials reported progress on their pl [...]
2005-07-25 15:42:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PHUM PREL UK EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS337INFORMAL U.S.-EU MEETING ON JUSTICE AND HOME
[...] Summary. At the Informal Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) held February 13-14 in Luxembourg, the U.S. and EU reviewed outstanding issues and areas for further law enforcement, border security and counter terrorism cooperation during the coming six months. The U.S. presented to Euro [...]
2005-01-26 09:37:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDCPAS CVIS KCRM KJUS PREL SNAR EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS3534EU-RUSSIA SUMMIT OCT 4: READMISSION AGREEMENT
[...] (C) Summary. The major outcome of the October 4 EU-Russia London summit is likely to be a Readmission Accord committing Russia to take back failed asylum seekers and other irregular migrants. In exchange, the EU will ease visa requirements on diplomats and other categories of Russians. Unli [...]
2005-09-28 12:29:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR ECON EAIR RS EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS3558EU FOREIGN MINISTERS TO FOCUS ON TURKEY, IRAN,
[...] (C) EU FMs will meet in an extraordinary session the evening of October 2 to focus on Turkey. On October 3 EU foreign ministers will hold their scheduled meeting (GAERC) and will focus on strategy regarding Iran, decide whether current Croatian cooperation with the ICTY merits a start of acce [...]
2005-09-29 16:06:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL HR RS TU IZ IR EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS4300TRANSATLANTIC CONSULTATIONS ON AFRICA
[...] (SBU) Summary. The October 19 transatlantic consultations on Africa included a variety of big picture themes -- the EU strategy for Africa, peacekeeping, development, political Islam and extremism, China in Africa -- as well as discussion about key political issues in the Great Lakes, Uganda, [...]
2005-12-06 11:07:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PGOV PHUM EAID MOPS XA EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS541FEBRUARY 8 EU APPROVAL UNLIKELY: GEORGIA BMO
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on February 7 to key Solana adviser Kees van Rij (protect),Head of the EU Council Secretariat Policy Unit Task Force on the Caucasus, and Mario SIPDIS Mariani (protect),OSCE desk officer in the External Relations Directorate-General of the European Comm [...]
2005-02-07 13:07:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV GG EUN OSCE RU USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS585US/EU HUMAN RIGHTS CONSULTATIONS: PREPPING FOR CHR
[...] (SBU) Summary: US and EU officials met in Brussels February 3 in regularly scheduled human rights consultations (COHOM) to prepare for the spring UN Commission on Human Rights (CHR),and to review the human rights situation in China and Iran. Also discussed were the Global War on Terrorism (GW [...]
2005-02-10 13:04:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM UNHRC EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS807MOLDOVAN ELECTIONS: PM TARLEV ON RUSSIAN
[...] (C) Summary. Moldovan PM Tarlev and FM Stratan met with EUR A/S Beth Jones February 21 in Brussels on the margins of the President's visit. Tarlev sought the meeting to convey concerns about Russian interference in the upcoming legislative elections in Moldova. He said recent U.S. critici [...]
2005-02-28 14:48:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR MD RS USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS823CENTRAL DUBLIN GROUP MEETING: FEBRUARY 2005
[...] Summary. During its February 18 meeting, the members of the Central Dublin Group (DG) reviewed regional reports from Northern Africa (submitted by Spain),Other African Countries (France),the Caribbean (France),South America (Spain),and Central America/Mexico (U.S.). The U.K. gave a pre [...]
2005-03-01 11:08:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM PREL EAID EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS837EU ON VENEZUELA'S WEAPONS ACQUISITIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-02 09:16:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PREL VE CO EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BUCHAREST1063BLACK 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 13:36:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PGOV PREL PINR PINS ENRG SENV ECON TU GG RS UP UK RO NATO
05BUCHAREST1123BASESCU AND HIS GOVERNMENT TACKLE CORRUPTION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Four months into its tenure, Romania's center-right government has taken cautious but concrete steps towards combating Romania's widespread corruption, its key campaign pledge. This includes passing anticorruption legislation and indicting several businessmen allegedly involved [...]
2005-05-12 13:46:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL KDEM ECON SOCI KCRM RO
05BUCHAREST1158ROMANIA: INVESTMENT DISPUTE UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Romania's piecemeal approach to privatizations resulted in discontent from a number of foreign investors concerned over inequitable or dubious privatization proceedings. The current government is aware of the damaging impact of investment disputes on Romania's image, but lacks the techn [...]
2005-05-19 07:35:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV RO
05BUCHAREST1270ROMANIA EXPRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT RESURGENT BLACK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request for the State Department. See Paragraph 10. 2. (C) Summary. GOR interlocutors who handle Black Sea issues express appreciation for U.S. views on Romania's possible contributions to the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) and the Romania-organized Black [...]
2005-05-31 12:03:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM PGOV PREL ENRG SENV ECON TU GG RS UP UK RO NATO
05BUCHAREST130ROMANIA: NEW GOVERNMENT INAUGERATES FISCAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Just before New Year's eve, and the day after receiving Parliament's vote of confidence, the new center-right government of PM Calin Popescu-Tariceanu carried out its campaign pledge to amend the Fiscal Code and introduce a 16% flat tax on personal income and corporate profits. [...]
2005-01-14 15:46:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EIND EFIN RO
05BUCHAREST1313CHAIRMAN OF ROMPETROL OFFICIALLY INDICTED; BUSINESS SECTOR SHAKEN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: One of Romania's most important companies, Rompetrol, was shaken by the recent arrest and temporary detention of its high-profile CEO on a variety of economic charges. The case has important ramifications for rule of law and the investigation of corruption here. The organized business [...]
2005-06-06 10:15:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET ETRD SENV SOCI KCRM KFRD PGOV PHUM CASC RO
05BUCHAREST1427ROMANIA 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 13:04:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM MARR MOPS PGOV PREL MD GG RO NATO CFE
05BUCHAREST1432TURKISH ADMIRAL REAFFIRMS GO IT ALONE POLICY IN
[...] (SBU) Summary. During a June 7-10 Black Sea Security Conference held in Chisinau, Moldova, the Turkish delegate repeated previous GOT comments that Turkey alone has the capacity to ensure security within the Black Sea region. Regarding future NATO activities in the region, he stated that wit [...]
2005-06-24 12:40:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREL ECON EU RO MD NATO
05BUCHAREST1472BSBSI "STYX 2005" TABLETOP EXERCISE GOES WELL
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Department TDY PolOff officially observed the Romanian-organized Black Sea Border Security Initiative (BSBSI) tabletop exercise, held at the Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (SECI) Center in Bucharest from June 22-24. During the exercise, representatives from Romania, B [...]
2005-06-30 13:24:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALETTC KNNP PREL RO GG UP BU MD SECI
05BUCHAREST1623ROMANIA'S ETHNIC HUNGARIANS: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON KEY LEADERS AND POLITICIANS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-22 12:30:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINR RO
05BUCHAREST175PRESIDENT BASESCU OUTLINES FOREIGN POLICY OBJECTIVES
[...] (SBU) Summary. President Basescu's first major foreign policy address, delivered to Romania's diplomatic corps on January 18, set benchmarks for an active foreign policy agenda during his first term. Tackling corruption, continuing progress toward EU accession and strengthening Romania's stra [...]
2005-01-20 15:46:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KDEM RO
05BUCHAREST212ROMANIA 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 14:34:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PGOV PREL RS RO NATO
05BUCHAREST31AMBASSADOR'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 16:08:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS MARR MASS ECON PINR MD UP IZ RO UNSC
05BUCHAREST371ROMANIAN LIBERAL PARTY DISPLAYS UNITY, AS
[...] (C) Summary. Delegates to the congress of Romania's center-right National Liberal Party (PNL),the largest party in the governing alliance, strongly endorsed Prime Minister Tariceanu's bid for PNL President. Delegates also turned down for the time being a proposed merger with the Democratic [...]
2005-02-10 15:22:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI PINR RO
05BUCHAREST476ROMANIA'S EMERGING FOREIGN POLICY: EVIDENCE FROM
[...] (C) Summary. Romanian President Traian Basescu will likely seek to focus on solid support in Iraq and the Global War on Terror, Black Sea Security, and Moldova during his March 8-9 trip to Washington. He has defined a strong strategic relationship with the U.S. as the central component of hi [...]
2005-02-25 15:05:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR RS MD RO
05BUCHAREST477ROMANIAN ENTHUSIASM FOR PSI OPERATIONAL SUPPORT - AND CONTINUED CONCERNS ABOUT BLACKSEAFOR EXPANSION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-25 15:30:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALBU GG MARR MASS MNUC NATO PARM PGOV PINS PREL RO RS TU UP
05BUCHAREST721ROMANIAN ECONOMY APPEARS ON GOOD TRAJECTORY
[...] Summary: Romania made impressive economic progress in 2004, demonstrating strong GDP growth, curbing inflation and lowering unemployment. On the negative side, strong consumer demand fueled a growing current account deficit as Romania's trade deficit rose due to surging imports. The country [...]
2005-03-22 15:25:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EIND EFIN RO
05BUCHAREST742SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE ZOELLICK'S MARCH 30 VISIT TO BUCHAREST
[...] (C) Introduction and Summary: Embassy Bucharest warmly welcomes your March 30 visit as a tangible demonstration of the deepening U.S./Romanian partnership. Your visit will provide an opportunity to underscore the points raised during the successful March 8-10 visit by newly elected President Traian [...]
2005-03-24 13:37:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI ECON PHUM EINV EFIN RO ETRO
05BUCHAREST759OIL AND GAS FROM THE EAST: ROMANIA'S PIPELINE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Romania's two energy pipeline priorities continue to be the Constanta-Pancevo-Omisalj-Trieste (CPOT) oil pipeline and Nabucco natural gas pipeline. The Romanian Ministry of Economy values the strategic diversification of energy sourcing that these pipelines would provide. END [...]
2005-03-25 13:07:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG SENV RO
05BUCHAREST938ROMANIA 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 11:32:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALMOPS MARR PREL PARM TU RS GG IP RO NATO RU
05CAIRO2897MOD ADVISOR CLAIMS LIMITED EGYPTIAN MILITARY
[...] (C) On April 13, PolOff asked senior MoD advisor MG Fouad Abd al Haleem about the depth of MoD interests in China. (Note: Defense Minister Tantawi visited China in the fall of 2004, the Chinese Defense Minister just concluded a visit to Egypt, the Egyptian Minister of Military Production i [...]
2005-04-14 15:48:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS CH EG
05CAIRO3175GOE TRACKING SYRIAN MOVES IN LEBANON; NOTES OUR
[...] (C) The Charge delivered reftel demarche to Presidential Spokesman Soliman Awad April 28. Before hearing the demarche, Awad noted that the just-concluded visit of Russian President Putin had been very successful. Turning to Lebanon, the Charge drew from reftel talking points to stress the i [...]
2005-04-28 15:18:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO EG LE SY
05CAIRO3239 TERRORISM STRIKES CAIRO AGAIN; MUBARAK'S
[...] (U) Summary: TV and print media devoted extensive coverage to the April 30 terrorist attacks in Cairo, quoting GOE officials' statements and noting that several eyewitnesses had given conflicting versions of how the attacks unfolded. Statements of condemnation from leading Egyptian figures [...]
2005-05-04 06:15:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER KPAO IS RS EG
05CAIRO3626RUSSIAN PRESIDENT PUTIN'S FIRST VISIT TO EGYPT
[...] (C) The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin April 26-27 to Cairo, Egypt will be remembered more for its ceremonial and nostalgic aspects than for substantive agreements or strategic re-alignments. Putin and Egyptian President Mubarak released a joint statement after their summit meetin [...]
2005-05-12 13:45:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAL KNNP ECON EG IS UNSC
05CAIRO3889EGYPT MONTHLY ECONOMIC REPORT: MARCH AND APRIL 2005
[...] (U) In this edition: Banking and Finance: Parliament considers amendments to the Banking Law and the first foreign medical insurer enters Egypt's market. Telecom and IT: The Government of Egypt (GOE) announces plans for a public offering of shares in Telecom Egypt, while the Minister o [...]
2005-05-22 16:38:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD EINV ENRG EWWT SENV EG
05CAIRO4125EGYPT CONVOKES CHARGE ON IRAQ PREPCOM PARTICIPATION
[...] (C) The Charge was convoked late in the afternoon of June 1 by MFA Chief of Cabinet Sameh Shukry (acting for the Foreign Minister, who is overseas). Shukry said he was "disturbed" to have just heard from the Russian ambassador that the U.S. had invited the Russian Federation to participate [...]
2005-06-01 15:56:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ASEC IZ RS EG EUN
05CAIRO4174BMENA: CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPANTS DISCUSS LACK OF
[...] (U) This is a joint cable from Embassy Cairo and the MEPI Regional Office in Tunis. 2. (SBU) Summary: During a recent meeting with Tunis MEPI Regional Office Specialist Labidi, Egyptian participants in last December's Civil Society Dialogue at the Forum for the Future discussed their p [...]
2005-06-05 05:04:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KMPI EG MEPI
05CAIRO4261DELIVERABLES FOR THE US-EU INTERNATIONAL
[...] (C) Following a June 2 Iraq Steering Group meeting in Cairo (septel),Post delivered demarches in refs A and C to MFA Cabinet Staff member Alaa Hadidi, drawing on ref A talking points to encourage Egypt to show its support to the Iraqi Transitional Government during a June 22 Iraq ministerial [...]
2005-06-06 15:34:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID EIND ECON EG IZ EUN
05CAIRO4309IRAQ CONFERENCE CORE-GROUP PLANNING MEETING IN
[...] (C) Steering Group members (U.S., EU, Iraq, Japan, UN, Egypt, and Russia) met in Cairo June 2 to coordinate planning for a June 22 Ministerial meeting on Iraq to be held in Brussels (ref A). The USG delegation, led by Iraq Policy Coordinator Ambassador Richard Jones, held bilateral meetings [...]
2005-06-08 07:53:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID EIND ECON EG IZ RS EUN
05CAIRO4359EGYPT: SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY RICE'S VISIT
[...] (C) Madame Secretary, Embassy Cairo warmly welcomes your visit to Egypt and looks forward to the opportunity to advance U.S. interests. Political reform, Egypt's desire for a free trade agreement (FTA),Gaza disengagement, Iraq, and Sudan are likely to be the issues on the top of the agenda [...]
2005-06-09 17:57:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL OVIP EG
05CAIRO5650EGYPT REACTING TO SHARM BOMBINGS
[...] (C) Egypt remains shocked and is struggling to digest the terrorist attacks in Sharm el-Sheikh in the early hours of July 23, the country's official national holiday. The attacks, three separate bombings targeting one of the country's premier tourist destinations, appear to be the deadliest [...]
2005-07-24 17:00:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV CASC ASEC ECON EG
05CAIRO5945SHARM AFTERMATH UPDATE
[...] (C) Resilience among tourists and shock-absorbers in the economic system may be calming initial fears regarding the economic fallout of the July 23 Sharm El Sheikh attacks, but near-term pain is still expected. Security forces reported on August 2 that they had killed a prime suspect in the Ta [...]
2005-08-02 16:30:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPTER ECON ASEC PREL EG
05CAIRO8269EGYPT STILL STUDYING PROPOSED UNSC RESOLUTION ON
[...] (C) In advance of the Ambassador's meeting with FM Aboul Gheit (scheduled for October 27 but postponed by the FM until October 29) ECPO MinCouns delivered Ref A demarche to the MFA's Assistant Minister for American Affairs Aly Houssam Al Hefny on October 27. Drawing on Refs A and B, MinCouns [...]
2005-10-27 13:23:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER IO LE SY EG
05CAIRO8873SETTING THE SCENE FOR THE 2005 U.S.- EGYPT MCC
[...] (C) The U.S. - Egyptian military partnership represents the foundation of our broader strategic relationship. Although both nations benefit from the relationship, we occasionally differ in the strategies we adopt to achieve our shared goals. Egypt is committed to strengthening our ties, and [...]
2005-11-23 14:08:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MOPS KDEM KPAL IS IZ EG
05CAIRO9055SENATOR HAGEL'S DECEMBER 4 MEETING WITH PRESIDENT
[...] (C) In a December 4 meeting, President Mubarak discussed with visiting Senator Hagel Egypt's efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Iraq and outlined some of the obstacles that stood in the way. Mubarak stressed his dim view of the Shi'a and opined that its ties to Tehran and their "d [...]
2005-12-06 06:24:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV OREP ECON EG
05CAIRO9134MUBARAK REBUFFS DECEMBER 6 AL SHARA'A PLEAS
[...] (C) President Mubarak met with Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al Shara'a in Cairo on December 6. Presidential Advisor Soliman Awad gave the DCM a readout of the meeting on December 7. Awad said that Al Shara'a asked Mubarak to mediate for Syria with Chirac and the President and to recruit [...]
2005-12-07 17:23:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER SY LE EG
05CALCUTTA206BIHAR STATE ASSEMBLY DISSOLVED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In the early hours of May 23, following Governor Buta Singh's recommendation, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Center dissolved the Bihar State Assembly. The State Assembly had previously been placed under a state of "suspended animation" (in which elected [...]
2005-05-24 12:51:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV IN
05CALCUTTA418ASSAM'S INSURGENT GROUPS QUIET FOR NOW BUT SOCIAL PROBLEMS
[...] (SBU) Summary: November 5-10, CG made an introductory visit to the State of Assam, the gateway to India's Northeast. Ethnic insurgencies, poverty, drugs and economic stagnation have plagued Assam in recent history. However, some positive trends have emerged in moderating ethnic tensions and [...]
2005-11-21 12:50:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR ECON EINV EMIN ASEC SNAR IN BG
05CALGARY599USDOE OFFICIALS LEARN ALBERTA OILPATCH DOES ALL IT CAN TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Calgary welcomed USDOE officials Mr. Gary Ward, Director, American Affairs, and Ms. Kathleen Deutsch, Senior Analyst, American Affairs, to Calgary September 27 - 30, 2005. In addition to presenting a speech at the Far North Oil and Gas Conference and touring northern Alberta' [...]
2005-10-07 17:29:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD PGOV CA
05CALGARY643URANIUM: THE REVIVAL OF ENERGY'S "OTHER WHITE MEAT"
[...] The international media buzz generated by Alberta's booming oil and gas industries has overshadowed a revival of interest in western Canada's uranium resources. Seemingly destined to be the "other white meat" of Canada's energy industry, uranium's fortunes had been in decline for a quarter-cen [...]
2005-10-28 21:59:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDEMIN ENRG ETRD PARM CH CA
05CANBERRA1471SINGAPORE-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 08:25:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ETRD EINV EAIR MARR MOPS ECPS AS SN
05CANBERRA323NPT ENVOY SANDERS DISCUSSES IRAN WITH AUSTRALIAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At a February 10 luncheon with senior Australian officials hosted by the DCM, Ambassador Jackie Sanders, Special Representative of the President for the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, discussed how to handle Iran's nuclear programs at the IAEA. GOA officials were candid i [...]
2005-02-18 04:28:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP AORC PARM AS IR IAEA
05CANBERRA341NPT ENVOY AMBASSADOR SANDERS CONSULTS ON NPT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During February 10 consultations at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Canberra on preparations for the May 2005 Review Conference (RevCon) on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT),Ambassador Jackie Sanders, Special Representative of th [...]
2005-02-22 08:06:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP AORC PARM AS IR IAEA
05CANBERRA432DISCUSSIONS BEGIN FOR CHINA TO BUY AUSTRALIAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: John Carlson, Director General of the Australian Safeguards and Nonproliferation Office (ASNO),told us his late-February trip to Beijing to begin exploratory discussions on an "agreement for cooperation" on uranium sales to China went well overall. He described his interactions [...]
2005-03-04 04:34:00Embassy CanberraSECRETPARM ENRG KNNP PREL ETTC MNUC AS CH
05CARACAS1038CHAVEZ 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 18:52:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV MARR VE
05CARACAS1230VENEZUELA: GOV PARTIALLY WALKS BACK ON OIL TAX
[...] (C) GOV officials carefully walked back from President Chavez's April 15 announcement that a 50 percent tax would be levied on the four projects that upgrade extra-heavy crude. In fact, the tax increase will apply to the companies that operate in Venezuela under 32 Operating Service Agreements [...]
2005-04-26 18:03:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV VE
05CARACAS1283VENEZUELA: 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 11:48:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV MARR KDEM VE
05CARACAS1485CHAVEZ'S BRIEF CHARM OFFENSIVE
[...] (U) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez speaking May 4 and Vice-President Jose Vincente Rangel speaking May 2 each made statements calling for a "constructive" relationship with the U.S. Rangel spoke in response to Brazilian President Luiz Lula de Silva's April 29 call for better U.S.-Venezuelan [...]
2005-05-12 20:02:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPREL VE
05CARACAS163EXXONMOBIL READY TO TAKE ON THE GOV OVER ROYALTY
[...] (C) ExxonMobil informed the Embassy January 12 that it intends to take legal action in response to the GOV's unilateral decision to increase the royalty payments levied on the Orinoco extra heavy oil projects. (Note: Exxonmobil and other international oil companies had embarked on these tech [...]
2005-01-19 13:15:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALENRG PGOV VE
05CARACAS1807CHINA'S INCREASING COMMERCIAL TIES WITH VENEZUELA
[...] (U) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has identified China as an alternative commercial partner to the "imperialistic" United States and has moved aggressively to cultivate Sino-Venezuelan relations. Recent state visits between the two countries have yielded dozens of agreements; however, mos [...]
2005-06-14 19:00:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON PREL ENRG ECPS CH VE
05CARACAS1822NUCLEAR VENEZUELA A LONG WAY OFF
[...] (C) In public comments on May 22, President Chavez raised the prospect of Venezuela (with Iranian assistance) developing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. But to undertake any new nuclear program the GOV would have to start from scratch. Venezuela's small research reactor, built in the [...]
2005-06-15 19:19:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALENRG MNUC PREL VE
05CARACAS2140US AERONAUTICS COMPANY BREAKS DEAL WITH GOV
[...] (C) Concerned about safety issues since the expulsion of US personnel from Venezuelan military bases, Lockheed Martin plans to withdraw its engineer responsible for servicing the Venezuelan Air Force's F-16 squadron. The engineer told poloff July 12 he met Israeli contractors at the base who [...]
2005-07-14 17:31:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS VE
05CARACAS2944GOV HYDROCARBON POLICY OPTIONS
[...] (C) Reftel A outlined Embassy's views that declining production stemming from inadequate maintenance and a decline in PDVSA's administrative and operational abilities could have a significant impact on GOV revenues. It is not clear at what point declining production will start to squeeze the [...]
2005-09-30 11:05:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV VE
05CARACAS53CHAVEZ SPEECH SHOWS MILITARY "CUBANIZATION" AFOOT
[...] (C) Summary: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on December 27 addressed the armed forces in an over two hour pep rally and romanticized Venezuelan history lesson that glorified the military's growing role in society. Peppering his remarks with anti-US rhetoric, he unveiled to the public a r [...]
2005-01-07 12:03:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM VE
05CARACAS713CHAVEZ SHARPENS OIL RHETORIC, FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) While in India, March 7, President Chavez revived his threat to cut off oil sales to the U.S. in the event of U.S. "aggression" while proclaiming the end of the era of cheap oil. Foreign Minister Ali Rodriguez, however, reaffirmed the importance of the oil relationship with the U.S. Pr [...]
2005-03-10 14:50:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PREL VE
05CARACAS750VENEZUELAN MILITARY: SEEKING PLOTTERS BEHIND
[...] (C) Summary: The Venezuelan Government and supporters of President Hugo Chavez continue to prepare for a suspected US coup attempt and invasion. Although the Venezuelan Navy chief played down the late February visit of a US Navy vessel at Curacao, Chavez and other GOV officials called it a [...]
2005-03-14 18:39:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS VE
05CARACAS773VENEZUELA: CRUDE DIVERTED FROM U.S. TO CHINA AND
[...] (C) A Venezuelan shipping agent has reportedly brokered the lease of two VLCCs (very large crude carriers) to PDVSA for use in shipping crude to China and India. Our source believes this trader is now negotiating the lease of two additional VLCCs. Another source reports that the Energy Minis [...]
2005-03-15 20:42:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05CARACAS805EXXONMOBIL MEETS WITH THE GOV
[...] (C) ExxonMobil representatives met with Vice Minister of Energy and Petroleum Bernard Mommer on March 15 in what they termed a "cordial" meeting. This was the first meeting the company had won in its attempt to engage the GOV on its unilateral decision to increase the royalty levied on the f [...]
2005-03-17 13:48:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05COLOMBO17TFXO01: LTTE PEACE SECRETARIAT HEAD BRIEFED ON
[...] (C) On January 2 USAID Mission Director Carol Becker, USAID/OFDA DART leader Bill Berger and poloff met with S. Puleedevan, head of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Peace Secretariat at the Norwegian Ambassador's residence to explain U.S. disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka. The [...]
2005-01-03 12:27:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER EAID AEMR CE LTTE
05COLOMBO1853SRI LANKA: PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES DIVERGE ON
[...] (C) The two main candidates in Sri Lanka's November 17 presidential election offer radically different approaches to the peace process and the economy. Prime Minister and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) candidate Mahinda Rajapakse is stepping back from a previous Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) [...]
2005-10-26 11:47:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV CE LTTE
05COLOMBO454SRI LANKA: THE FIFTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN
[...] (U) Mission's submission for the fifth annual Anti- Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for Sri Lanka follows. Responses are keyed to questions in Reftel. Mission point of contact is poloff Andrea Tomaszewicz, telephone +94.11.2.448.007 x2425, fax +94.11.2.471.092. Paragraph 18: Sri Lanka [...]
2005-03-02 04:35:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM ELAB ASEC PREF KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD CE
05COLOMBO706SRI LANKA: "INFORMAL" SUPPORT FOR BELARUS
[...] (C) On April 12, poloff delivered Ref B points to V. Krishnamoorthy, Director of UN, Human Rights, and Multilateral Affairs at the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Krishnamoorthy replied that the Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) had no position on the Belarus resolution, as of yet. He thought the "d [...]
2005-04-12 09:42:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CE UN
05DAMASCUS5780INITIAL SYRIAN REACTION TO UNSCR 1636: SARG
[...] (C) Syrian contacts reacting in the immediate wake of passage of UNSCR 1636 predicted that the SARG, despite mounting pressure, would provide only limited cooperation with the UNIIIC investigation, while trying to prolong any negotiations on the modalities of the cooperation. In addition, th [...]
2005-11-01 16:58:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY
05DAMASCUS5788SUBJECT: SYRIA,S ACHILLES, HEEL : ITS OIL SECTOR
[...] (C) Summary. The SARG hopes to attract new investment in its oil sector by hosting an international bidders, seminar next week. According to conventional wisdom, the Syrian economy is expected to face a potential crisis in three to five years when the country crosses over from being a net e [...]
2005-11-02 14:24:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ENRG EPET ETTC SY
05DAMASCUS5791Damascus Media Reaction: UNSC Resolution on Syria,
[...] Summary: Syrian newspapers published the text of UN Security Council Resolution 1636 demanding full Syrian cooperation with the UN probe into the murder of former Lebanese PM Al-Hariri. They highlighted the fact that the resolution dropped the threat of sanctions and called on Syria to coopera [...]
2005-11-02 15:32:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
05DAMASCUS5812Damascus Media Reaction: UNSC Resolution on Syria,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers reported that the Syrian judicial committee announced its headquarters and communication numbers to receive any information regarding the assassination of former Lebanese PM Al-Hariri, and that it held its first meeting, expressing hope that any person who has informatio [...]
2005-11-06 14:48:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
05DAMASCUS5908Damascus Media Reaction: Asad's Speech, Al-Hariri
[...] Summary: Syrian papers over the weekend focused on President Asad's speech. Government-owned Tishreen and Al- Ba'th, which are usually not published on Fridays, appeared on Friday 11 November, along with the third official government-owned paper, Al-Thawra, to report on President Bashar Al-Asa [...]
2005-11-13 14:47:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
05DAMASCUS6010Damascus Media Reaction: Syria/Russia,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers today reported the visits to Damascus by Russian FM Ivanov and Turkish FM Gul, who are reportedly mediating with Syria to cooperate with the International Investigation Commission. Headlines featured Gul's statement, "Our goal is to protect stability in the region and to [...]
2005-11-17 13:55:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
05DAMASCUS6015SARG ATTRACTS NEW INVESTMENT IN ITS OIL AND GAS
[...] (C) Summary. Last week, the SARG opened for bidding, nine new blocks for oil and gas exploration. Though interest has been high, most industry contacts discount the majority of potential bidders as speculators attracted by the current high selling price of oil. Multinational companies alrea [...]
2005-11-17 15:45:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EPET SY
05DAMASCUS6040Damascus Media Reaction: Syria/Saudi Arabia,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers over the weekend reported visits to Damascus by Prince Bandar Bin Sultan, Secretary General of the Saudi Security Council, carrying a letter from King Abdullah to President Asad, and Renato Rabillo, Leader of the Brazilian Communist Party. Papers on 11/19 quoted a dipl [...]
2005-11-20 14:10:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
05DAMASCUS6072Damascus Media Reaction: Iraq, Syria/US, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers led with reports on Iraq, featuring a statement by the Commander of US airborne troops in the Central Command in Iraq that the US does not possess any evidence against Syria on the issue of infiltrations through the Syrian border, and a statement by President Bush ruling [...]
2005-11-21 15:29:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
05DAMASCUS6325A NERVOUS LULL IN DAMASCUS BEFORE THE NEXT MEHLIS
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: As five Syrian suspects arrive in Vienna for questioning set to begin on December 5, Syrians remain suspended in a nervous lull that ensued with President Bashar al-Asad's strident but generally well-received speech on November 10. With the perceived brinkmanship wi [...]
2005-12-05 14:52:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY
05DAMASCUS6389STATUS OF SYRIAN OIL AND GAS SECTOR (C-TN5-01284)
[...] (C) SARG long-term plans, (five to ten years),for foreign upstream investment are to encourage outside investment in the exploration areas not held by the Syrian Petroluem Company (SPC). There are currently no plans to open up any of the areas held by SPC at any point in the future. As a r [...]
2005-12-08 12:58:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ENRG EPET SY
05DAMASCUS6392Damascus Media Reaction: OIC Summit, Syria,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers today focused on the summit of the Organization of Islamic Conference in Mecca. Papers reported FM Shara's representation of President Asad and the meetings he held on the sidelines of the conference with Iraqi President Talabani, King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of Bahrai [...]
2005-12-08 13:31:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
05DAMASCUS6444TUENI ASSASSINATION PROVOKES SHOCK, DENIAL, AND A
[...] (C) Summary: SARG officials condemned the December 12 assassination in Beirut of an-Nahar publisher Gibran Tueni, calling it an act of terrorism and insisting that enemies of Lebanon and Syria had committed the crime to further destabilize Lebanon and to worsen Syria's international position [...]
2005-12-12 15:25:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY LE
05DAMASCUS6472SARG GENERALLY AVOIDING COMMENT ON MEHLIS REPORT;
[...] (C) Summary: As of midday December 13 there has been very little official SARG reaction to the release of the second Mehlis report on the assassination of former PM Rafik Hariri. One Ministry of Information official was quoted as saying that Syria had other witnesses like Hussam Hussam and [...]
2005-12-13 12:16:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY
05DAMASCUS6578Damascus Media Reaction: Lebanon, Syria,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers today reported a lecture delivered by Dr. Mahdi Dakhlallah, Minister of Information, entitled "Propaganda Campaign Against Syria," in which he criticized the anti-Syria media and political campaign, saying that it seeks to incite disagreement between Syria and Lebanon and [...]
2005-12-19 14:47:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
05DAMASCUS6600Damascus Media Reaction: GCC Summit, IIC, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers today reported the final communique of the Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) summit that underlined commitment to the security and stability of Syria and Lebanon, adding that Syria had cooperated with the international investigation into the assassination of former Premier R [...]
2005-12-20 16:03:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
05DAMASCUS6624Damascus Media Reaction: Syria/Egypt, Syria/Iran,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on 12/21 reported President Asad's meeting with Egyptian President Mubarak, which focused on Lebanon and Iraq. On 12/22 papers reported a press statement by British PM Blair expressing his government's readiness to start a positive and constructive dialogue with Syria ac [...]
2005-12-22 12:39:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
05DHAKA1096Media Reaction: U.S. Human Rights Report on
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-14 04:15:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1175Media Reaction: Middle East;Dhaka
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-16 08:00:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA2842AMBASSADOR PAYS GOODBYE CALL TO OPPOSITION LEADER
[...] (C) On June 16, Ambassador paid a final call to opposition leader Sheikh Hasina. Also present were MP Alhaj Syed Abul Hossain, Abdul Jalil, Awami League Secretary General, and poloff (notetaker). Hasina had three concerns: attacks on the Awami League (AL),the need for free and fair elections [...]
2005-06-19 06:43:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BG
05DHAKA3764Media Reaction: Indo-U.S. Defense Agreement; Dhaka
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-03 07:26:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3803Media Reaction: GWOT: London Bombings, Central
[...] GWOT: London Bombings ------------------------ "Ghost of Terror on Blair's shoulder" Pro-government Bangla language newspaper "Amar Desh" editorially comments (8/7): Britain is now seeing the specter of terrorism. The Last vestiges of human rights and liberalism are being eliminated with m [...]
2005-08-07 04:50:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA4151MEDIA REACTION: IRAN; DHAKA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-22 09:39:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA4796AVIAN INFLUENZA IN BANGLADESH ONLY A MATTER OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There is currently no indication of avian influenza (AI) in Bangladesh. Conditions, however, are ripe for the emergence of AI: Almost no general public awareness of the problem; very poor public health infrastructure; a government without the political will to make and enforce [...]
2005-09-23 02:41:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR TBIO ECON ETRD PREL SENV BG CDC EPA FAO FEMA FDA
05DHAKA4797AVIAN INFLUENZA IN BANGLADESH ONLY A MATTER OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There is currently no indication of avian influenza (AI) in Bangladesh. Conditions, however, are ripe for the emergence of AI: Almost no general public awareness of the problem; very poor public health infrastructure; a government without the political will to make and enforce [...]
2005-09-23 02:41:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR TBIO ECON ETRD PREL SENV BG CDC EPA FAO FEMA FDA
05DJIBOUTI237PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND SELF-HELP HOST ARTS AND CRAFTS
[...] (U) Summary: Public Diplomacy funded the Self-Help Program with end of year grant money to host an exposition and sale of locally made arts and crafts. The Self-Help Program has funded many Associations that teach women and girls the skills of sewing, as well as their traditional crafts. Thi [...]
2005-03-06 11:59:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO EAID ECON EFIN DJ
05DJIBOUTI337GWOT ASSESSMENT: POLITICAL CLARITY, EDUCATION AND PERSONAL
[...] (S) A successful effort to prosecute the global anti-terrorism war, especially in countries that already harbor extremists, must proceed on two levels. On one level, the U.S. must create a strategy for framing, implementing, marketing and obtaining support for national political preferences. On [...]
2005-04-07 13:35:00Embassy DjiboutiSECRETPREL PTER PGOV DJ
05DJIBOUTI368DJIBOUTI GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES APPEAL FOR FOOD AID
[...] (U) The U.S., French, Russian, and Chinese ambassadors, plus heads of U.N. organizations and the Director of FEWSNET, were convoked to Foreign Ministry April 10 to hear a Government of Djibouti appeal for emergency food aid for Djibouti's drought-stricken areas. Citing hunger and a lack of re [...]
2005-04-14 14:09:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON EAID SENV DJ
05DOHA1721QATAR: CODEL REED'S 10 OCTOBER 2005 MEETING WITH
[...] (C) Senators Jack Reed of Rhode Island and Chris Dodd of Connecticut met with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani (HBJ) in his private majlis at Al-Wajba Palace outside Doha on the evening of 10 October 2005. Senator Dodd is the third-ranking Democrat on the Foreign Relati [...]
2005-10-12 10:19:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER QA
05DOHA1823SCENESETTER - VISIT OF ENERGY SECRETARY BODMAN TO
[...] (C) Mr. Secretary, we are pleased to welcome you to Doha. Your visit is an important one: you will be the first cabinet-level U.S. official to meet with Qatari officials in Doha this year. Your visit will demonstrate the importance we place on the future of our energy relationship and will help [...]
2005-11-09 12:33:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON ETRD EINV PGOV QA ALJAZEERA
05DOHA1961DAS GORDON GRAY MEETING WITH SHEIKH HAMAD BIN
[...] (U) Present on the Qatari side: Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani (HBJ),Foreign Minister and First Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar; Sheikh Jabor bin Yusuf al-Thani, HBJ,s Office Director and nephew; Sheikha Mayassa bint Hamad al-Thani, daughter of the Amir of Qatar and newly-appointed Assistan [...]
2005-12-11 14:06:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL KPAO QA
05DOHA2038SECRETARY OF ENERGY BODMAN'S MEETING WITH AMIR OF
[...] (U) U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman met with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, on November 15, 2005, in the course of a two-day visit to Qatar. Secretary Bodman also visited energy installations and met SIPDIS with resident U.S. business executives. The meeting wit [...]
2005-12-28 06:16:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET EINV PREL IR QA
05DUBLIN1196ORGANIZED CRIME IN IRELAND (C-CN5-00417)
[...] (C) Summary. It is unlikely that there is large scale involvement of non-nationals in organized crime activities in the Republic of Ireland. According to the EU's 2004 Organized Crime Report, Ireland is unique in that its organized criminal elements are comprised almost entirely of Irish na [...]
2005-09-27 16:11:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPINR PREL PTER
05DUBLIN1211PRE-GAERC DEMARCHE: IRELAND HOPEFUL ON TURKEY,
[...] (C) Summary: On September 29, Post delivered reftel demarche to Jim Kelly, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) EU Correspondent. Kelly expressed optimism that EU accession negotiations with Turkey would begin October 3. He noted, however, that Ireland would await UN war crimes prosecutor de [...]
2005-09-30 16:09:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALKDEM KPAL PREL EUN HR CROATIA
05DUBLIN1321IRELAND SUPPORTS DEMOCRACY PROMOTION IN BELARUS
[...] (C) On October 25, emboff delivered reftel talking points to Department of Foreign Affairs Eastern Europe and Central Asia Deputy Director Ruaidhri Dowling and Eastern Europe and Russia desk officer Conleth Brady. Dowling said that Ireland generally agrees with and supports the USG policy tow [...]
2005-10-26 10:58:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KDEM EAID PGOV EUN BO EI USAID
05DUBLIN1453IRELAND SHARES USG CONCERNS OVER RUSSIAN DRAFT LAW
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-30 14:45:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL RS EI
05DUBLIN1567ADDENDUM TO ORGANIZED CRIME IN IRELAND REPORT
[...] (C) Per ref A's request for continued information on organized crime elements in Ireland, Post offers the following updates from police sources who were available for comment after the drafting of ref B: 2. (C) Irish police report Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, and West African involvement i [...]
2005-12-30 13:13:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPINR PREL PTER EI
05DUBLIN276IRELAND - 2005 ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Once a poor nation characterized by large scale emigration, Ireland is now economically prosperous and an attractive destination for thousands of asylum and job-seekers. The unprecedented flow of people into Ireland has prompted the Government to address issues relating to bo [...]
2005-03-04 17:47:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF
05DUBLIN300SCENE-SETTER FOR IRISH PRIME MINISTER AHERN'S
[...] (C) Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Bertie Ahern will visit the White House for the annual St. Patrick's Day events on March 17 at a time of uncertainty in the Northern Ireland peace process, but also at an opportune moment to advance trans-Atlantic dialogue. Snowballing evidence of Sinn Fein/IRA [...]
2005-03-10 14:44:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV ECON EAIR
05DUBLIN321IRISH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHES ON MARCH 16 GAERC
[...] (U) On March 11, post delivered ref A demarche to Gerard Keown, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) EU Correspondent. On March 14, post followed up with Keown on points in refs B, C, and D on China, Croatia, and Iran. China: Increased U.S-EU Dialogue Useful --------------------------------- [...]
2005-03-15 17:41:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KAWC KPAO ETTC PTER KPAL EUN ICTY
05DUBLIN406IRELAND MAY MAKE TOKEN CONTRIBUTION TO NEW
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-07 09:15:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM PREL
05DUBLIN455IRELAND SHARES U.S. VIEWS ON RUSSIA AND OECD
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-15 16:16:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALAMGT EFIN ECON ETRD OECD NATO
05DUBLIN47IRELAND - 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] Over the past twenty years, Irish governments have actively promoted foreign direct investment (FDI),a strategy that has helped Ireland to achieve unprecedented economic growth during this "Celtic Tiger" period. FDI flows into Ireland increased from an annual average of USD 140 million in [...]
2005-01-14 16:58:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV
05DUBLIN884IRISH RESPONSE TO PRE-GAERC DEMARCHE
[...] (C) Summary: On July 14, Post delivered reftel demarche to Gerard Keown, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) EU Foreign Correspondent. According to Keown, the GOI was optimistic that EU accession talks for Turkey would begin October 3. He noted that Ireland would favor referring any Iranian [...]
2005-07-15 14:27:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALEAID PREL UN
05DUBLIN887IRISH RESPONSE TO UZBEK ASYLUM SEEKERS DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-15 16:14:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF PHUM PGOV
05DUBLIN921IRELAND: ALL PARTIES SHOULD BE INVITED TO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-25 16:09:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALOPDC PARM PBTS PHUM PREL PGOV EUN OSCE
05DUSHANBE1612IIR 6 947 0003 06/ ITEMS OF INTEREST IN THE GBAO (U)
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-05 11:31:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNMCAP TI
05DUSHANBE1617SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF SECRETARY RICE TO TAJIKISTAN
[...] (U) Embassy Dushanbe welcomes your visit to Tajikistan, the first-ever by a Secretary of State to Tajikistan as an independent country. The historical importance is not lost on Tajikistan's leaders or people. All will have high expectations of a successful visit leading to closer cooperation [...]
2005-10-06 10:48:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TI
05DUSHANBE1621IIR 6 947 0022 04/VISIT TO TURSUNZODA BORDER GUARD POST
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-07 03:13:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALMCAP TI
05DUSHANBE1642IIR 6 947 0006 06/NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT LIMITATION (U)
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-07 11:50:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNMCAP TI
05DUSHANBE1644IIR 6 947 0005 06/CHINESE GIVE 32 VEHICLES TO TAJIK ARMED
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-07 13:26:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNMCAP TI CH
05DUSHANBE1650IIR 6 947 0007 06/ UZBEKS DENY FRENCH MILITARY
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-10 10:06:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALMCAP TI FR UZ
05DUSHANBE1702TAJIKISTAN: AMBASSADOR ZARIPOV COUNSELS NO SHARP RESPONSE TO RUSSIAN PROVOCATIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-20 09:42:00Embassy DushanbeSECRETPGOV PREL PINR KDEM RS TI
05DUSHANBE1732TAJIKISTAN: FERMENT FOR INDEPENDENT MEDIA
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: While the Government of Tajikistan is loathe to license new independent media outlets, ferment is occurring. A new, independent weekly newspaper has appeared, albeit with microscopic ci [...]
2005-10-26 04:40:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PROP KDEM KPAO TI
05DUSHANBE1733TAJIKISTAN AND USCENTCOM COOPERATE TO DELIVER DISASTER
[...] (U) With airlift support by the U.S. Central Command and the U.S. Air Force, the Government of Tajikistan shipped 25 tons of humanitarian assistance to Pakistan via separate sorties on October 20 and 22. The Tajik contribution included food, medicine, blankets, and clothes. At the request of [...]
2005-10-26 09:10:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EAID MOPS PK TI
05DUSHANBE1737DUSHANBE SYNAGOGUE RELOCATION STILL UNRESOLVED, BUT COMING
[...] (U) Sentitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. Not for public Internet. 2. (U) The Ambassador called on Rabbi Mikhail Abdurahmonov on October 26. Koen Davydov, the newly-elected Tajik chairman of the community who has business interests in Israel, also sat in. On October 21 [...]
2005-10-27 08:51:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SOCI KIRF TI
05DUSHANBE1741RUSSIANS RESCIND INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT REQUIREMENT FOR
[...] (U) The Tajik and Russian governments officially announced that beginning November 1, citizens of both countries may travel between Russia and Tajikistan on their internal passports. A spokesman for the Tajik MFA stressed the understanding was not an "international agreement" nor would it cre [...]
2005-10-28 11:27:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL SMIG RS TI
05DUSHANBE1746TAJIKISTAN: JAPANESE CHARGE: "TOKYO LOOKING FOR NEW IDEAS
[...] (SBU) New Japanese Charge d'affaires Hiroshi Takahashi called on the Ambassador on October 26. Unlike his, Takahashi is energetic and brimming with ideas based on his extensive experience in Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. 2. (U) Takahashi noted his government established the "Japan Plus Cen [...]
2005-10-31 11:11:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON ETRD ELAB KDEM JA IN AF UZ TI
05DUSHANBE1776TAJIKISTAN: REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE - BILATERAL INFORMATION
[...] (U) Request for guidance. See para five below. 2. (C) In November 2003, President Rahmonov told the Ambassador he wanted to be able to broadcast a wider variety of news and opinion on Tajik State TV than simply Russia-generated material. The Embassy offered access to VOA-TV Russian-langu [...]
2005-11-04 11:41:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID KPAO TI
05DUSHANBE1779TAJIKISTAN: STOPPING AVIAN FLU AT ITS BORDERS WITH NO
[...] To date, Tajikistan has no reported cases of Avian Flu. The Ministries of Health and Agriculture as well as the country's Veterinary Services have taken stringent measures to stop Avian Flu from entering Tajikistan's borders. 2. The Veterinary Service has begun to capture and examine wild [...]
2005-11-04 12:58:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EAGR ECON EAID TBIO KSCA SOCI TI KSTH WHO
05DUSHANBE1786TAJIK AIR MONOPOLY HARMS TAJIKISTAN'S ECONOMIC PROSPECTS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite 30% annual growth, Tajikistan State Airlines (TSA) presents a mismanaged, bloated organization unable and unwilling to reform itself or respond to market forces. Turkish Air is still negotiating to fly between Istanbul and Dushanbe, but threatens the very lucrative [...]
2005-11-08 11:58:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EAIR ECON TI TU RS
05DUSHANBE1805TIPS FROM THE MFA ON HOW TO FIGHT THE WAR OVER NGO'S IN
[...] (C) DCM had a long talk with MFA North America Chief Ismatullo Nasredinov on November 10 on the growing pressure on U.S. and other Western NGO's. The DCM said Tajikistan appeared to be taking a step backwards by not providing registration, visas, or other support for NGO's like the Rotary Cl [...]
2005-11-10 11:02:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALKDEM PREL PGOV TI
05DUSHANBE1812DESPITE RUSSIAN PRESSURE, THE UNITED STATES CAN PROMOTE ITS
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Although we now de-emphasize its previous Cold-War primacy in U.S. foreign policy, Russia still requires clear-eyed scrutiny for the havoc it can play with the President's democracy agenda and larger goals for transformational diplomacy in the former Soviet republics. We believe Russia [...]
2005-11-14 06:21:00Embassy DushanbeSECRETPREL PGOV PINR PROP ECON EAID KDEM KPAO RS TI
05DUSHANBE1814TAJIKISTAN: IMAGINED REPORT TO MOSCOW BY THE RUSSIAN
[...] (C) The following is an Embassy Dushanbe exercise to imagine a report that Russian Ambassador Ramazan Abdulatipov might submit to the Kremlin. It draws on Post's observations of the last 18 months, Russian and regional media reports, and other reporting. This cable should be read as a compan [...]
2005-11-14 08:13:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR KDEM RS TI
05DUSHANBE1839TAJIKISTAN 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 12:22:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR MARR EU RS UZ TI
05DUSHANBE1840HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ISTANBUL CENTRAL ASIA TECHNICAL WORKSHOP
[...] The goal of the workshop was to build a partnership between technical advisors and export control agencies on a regional level. The objectives were to find regional common ground against smuggling of weapons of mass destruction and propose projects to support the primary goal. 2. Regiona [...]
2005-11-21 13:00:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM TI
05DUSHANBE1856TAJIKISTAN: GOVT UNABLE TO HANDLE POTENTIAL AVIAN FLU
[...] Head Veterinarian, Dr. Mulojon Amirbekov, explicitly stated that Tajikistan is not prepared to combat an Avian Flu outbreak. Tajikistan does not have a strategy for containing a pandemic if it occurs; however, various government ministries have taken measures, within their capabilities, to avo [...]
2005-11-23 11:28:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ECON EAGR EAID TBIO SENV KSCA SOCI TI KSTH WHO
05DUSHANBE1869TAJIKISTAN: TWO NEW DEPUTY MINISTERS APPOINTED
[...] (U) President Rahmonov unexpectedly appointed two key deputy ministers on November 24 - Saidmumin Sattorovich Yatimov as new First Deputy Foreign Minister and Kosim Abdusalomovich Gaforov as Deputy Minister of Security. 2. (SBU) Major-General Yatimov had been Deputy Minister of Security f [...]
2005-11-28 06:48:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR TI
05DUSHANBE1870MODERATE TAJIK ISLAMIC LEADER KABIRI WAL...
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-28 07:02:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KISL KDEM RS TI
05DUSHANBE1878EVERYTHING'S COMING UP COTTON IN TURSONZODA, TAJIKISTAN
[...] In a series of meetings November 25, government officials, farmers and a businessman were universally--and surprisingly-- positive about the economic and political situation in Tursonzoda. The Dushanbe-appointed Chairman of the City Administration Barakatullo Akhmedov emphasized there were "n [...]
2005-11-30 09:25:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON EAGR TI
05DUSHANBE1897AMBASSADOR 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 13:06:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ECON EAID MARR KDEM TI
05DUSHANBE1898AMBASSADOR 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 13:06:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ECON EAID MARR KDEM TI
05DUSHANBE1921MEETING 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 10:29:00Embassy DushanbeSECRETPREL PGOV PINR MARR RS TI
05DUSHANBE1947TAJIK GOVERNMENT-WESTERN NGO ROUNDTABLE: ATTENDANCE HIGH,
[...] (SBU) What looked like a routine meeting was a small breakthrough for Tajikistan's development community. The December 2 roundtable discussion of donors, NGOs and government was the first time all three groups came together on any subject, let alone the sensitive issues of NGO intentions, re [...]
2005-12-06 09:18:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR EAID KDEM RS TI
05DUSHANBE1950TAJIKISTAN'S NORTHERN REGION WANTS TO BE INDEPENDENT OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Historically, the Sughd region in northern Tajikistan served as the intellectual and economic hub of Tajikistan. Its proximity to Uzbekistan still grants it trade, business and access to media and information outside of Tajikistan. Although Dushanbe attempts to keep a tight re [...]
2005-12-06 12:29:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON KDEM KISL KPAO TI
05DUSHANBE1963IIR 6 947 0014 06/BELGIANS LOOKING FOR ALTERNATIVE TO TERMEZ
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-08 06:24:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALMCAP TI BE UZ
05DUSHANBE1966TAJIKISTAN'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 09:31:00Embassy DushanbeSECRETPINR MARR PREL AJ PL RO TI
05DUSHANBE1981TAJIKISTAN POULTRY BAN CONFUSION; AVIAN FLU: ADDRESSING
[...] Although the government of Tajikistan officially issued poultry bans on ten countries, customs inspectors are unaware of the new regulations. Mahmadnazar Tashrifov, Senior Inspector of the Department of Veterinary Service reported that to date, the department has authorized three resolutions [...]
2005-12-09 10:10:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EAGR EAID PREL TBIO SENV TI USTR
05DUSHANBE2004TAJIKISTAN: THE GRINCH WHO STOLE HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. To celebrate Human Rights Day 2005, Post planned for a roundtable discussion with Tajik students on the Department's annual Human Rights Report. Initially, the selected venue was Dushanbe's premier university, the Russia-funded Russian-Tajik Slavonic University. After compli [...]
2005-12-09 13:34:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL RS TI
05DUSHANBE2012COUNTERING DISINFORMATION IN DUSHANBE
[...] SUMMARY: Is the United States responsible for the "Color Revolutions" in Georgia, Ukraine, and Kyrgyzstan? Are Americans employed in such organizations as CARE and the National Democratic Institute spies fomenting revolution? Are U.S.-funded legal assistance programs designed to turn childr [...]
2005-12-12 11:45:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PROP KDEM KPAO RS TI
05DUSHANBE2013TAJIKISTAN'S HYDROPOWER: GEOPOLITICAL GAME OR GOOD
[...] (SBU) President Rahmonov hosted a December 11 meeting to discuss Tajikistan's hydropower projects. Tajikistan is one of the world's leading countries in hydropower potential, and increasingly feasibility studies point to domestic and foreign markets that could help Tajikistan realize the eco [...]
2005-12-12 13:32:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON ENRG TI TDA
05DUSHANBE2014ENGAGING HUMAN RIGHTS DAY DISCUSSION AT TAJIK TECHNOLOGICAL
[...] The Russian Embassy and Tajik Embassy didn't want it to happen. But CdA and EmbOffs held a broad-ranging and energetic discussion with students and faculty members of the Tajik Technological University for Human Rights Day 2005 (NOTE: Not Tajik Technical University as stated in reftels A and [...]
2005-12-13 07:51:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KPAO RS TI
05DUSHANBE2037FORMER SECURITY OFFICIAL TAKES ON DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) Newly installed Deputy Foreign Minister Saimumil Yatimov met with Charge today for their first substantive meeting. Yatimov is well known as a former Ministry of Security official who dealt with international affairs, but his appointment to a high post in the Foreign Ministry was interpret [...]
2005-12-14 11:39:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TI
05DUSHANBE2038TAJIK GOVT INSISTS PASSPORT DECISION REVERSAL PRACTICAL NOT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Tajikistan orders Tajiks to use international passports when traveling to Russia despite an Eurasian Economic Community (EEC) agreement permitting citizens to travel using internal passports. This affects up to one million labor migrants who do not have the expensive interna [...]
2005-12-14 13:16:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ELAB SMIG TI
05DUSHANBE2050TAJIKISTAN'S PROPOSED LAW RESTRICTS NGOS' RIGHTS AND
[...] (C) The Tajik government is debating a law aimed to control NGO activities that could threaten the legal status of international NGOs. The Embassy received a draft copy of the Law On Public Organizations (Associations) leaked to the Soros Foundation. The Foundation also provided the Embassy [...]
2005-12-19 04:50:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM TI
05DUSHANBE2062TAJIKISTAN: `SEEKING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR IRAQ ELECTION
[...] (U) PolOff delivered talking points per State 225860, 'Seeking Public Support for December 15 Iraq Election' to Ismatullo Nasredinov, Head of the Department of European and American Countries at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs December 20. Nasredinov promised to pass the information along t [...]
2005-12-20 12:11:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM KPAO TI
05DUSHANBE2063TAJIKISTAN: TOWN AND GOWN CLASH OR YOUTH FRUSTRATION WITH
[...] (U) Police arrested five people December 16 after two days of physical clashes between urban and rural youth in the northern city of Khujand. Local youth started a fight with Khujand State University students from the rural Mastchoh district in a public billiards hall on December 13. The M [...]
2005-12-20 12:24:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV TI
05DUSHANBE2090"WITHOUT THE US, ROGUN WILL NOT BE BUILT": TAJIK
[...] (C) The United States and AES still have significant roles to play in Tajikistan's hydropower sector. Tajik Minister of Energy Jurabek Nurmamatov told PolOff rumors of RusAl dominating the Rogun project did not reflect the Ministry's position or the Tajik government's. RusAl had taken only a [...]
2005-12-23 10:58:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON ENRG TI TDA
05DUSHANBE2094"WITHOUT THE US, ROGUN WILL NOT BE BUILT": TAJIK ENERGY
[...] (C) The United States and AES still have significant roles to play in Tajikistan's hydropower sector. Tajik Minister of Energy Jurabek Nurmamatov told PolOff rumors of RusAl dominating the Rogun project did not reflect the Ministry's position or the Tajik government's. RusAl had taken only a [...]
2005-12-27 10:22:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ENRG TI RS AF
05DUSHANBE2097BACK IN THE USSR? TAJIKISTAN'S SECURITY WONKS UNDECIDED
[...] (SBU) Tajikistan understands the economic and security benefits of globalization, but Russia remains Central Asia's most important global partner. These two themes dominated the papers at a conference on "Globalization: National Interests and National Security for Central Asian Countries" sp [...]
2005-12-27 13:00:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TI PHUM ENRG
05DUSHANBE2129TAJIK MEDIA NAMES RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR "DIPLOMAT OF THE YEAR"
[...] A New Year's tradition, Tajikistan's electronic news agency "Asia Plus" and Russian-language independent paper "Kurier Tajikistana" published best of the year lists, sourced from editors' personal opinions and popularity polls, and the diplomatic community wasn't left out of their end of the y [...]
2005-12-30 06:47:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPAO RS TI
05FRANKFURT1092International Use of the Euro - Broadly Stable;
[...] (SBU) Summary: The European Central Bank's (ECB) annual publication on the international role of the Euro concludes that the euro's role in international capital and foreign exchange markets and use as an international reserve currency "has remained largely stable," while "there have [...]
2005-02-04 15:56:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EUN
05FRANKFURT7078AMERICA IN THE CAMPAIGN: SNAPSHOT FROM SW GERMANY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In Frankfurt's relatively pro-American district, attitudes towards the U.S. and U.S. foreign policy appear to play a smaller role in this German election campaign than in 2002. While some on the left have tried to raise issues of war and peace, overall the campaign in our dis [...]
2005-09-19 06:21:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL GM
05FRANKFURT8181Scenesetter/Visit of Baden-Wuerttemberg M-P Oettinger
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On November 14-15, Baden-Wuerttemberg Minister- President Guenther Oettinger (CDU/Christian Democrats) will make his first official visit to Washington. A political moderate, Oettinger leads one of Germany's largest and economically most successful states. Oettinger is favored t [...]
2005-11-10 16:01:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON PINR GM
05GABORONE1015 GOB PLANS TO COMBAT SMALL ARMS PROLIFERATION
[...] SUMMARY: The Government of Botswana has adopted a three- year national action plan to combat proliferation of small arms but intends to approach G-8 nations, and specifically the United States, to request financial assistance to meet its USD 2 million budget. Subsequent to its participation [...]
2005-07-20 10:54:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PARM KCRM BC POL MIL
05GENEVA1326JCIC-XXVII: BELARUSIAN, KAZAKHSTANI AND RUSSIAN
[...] This is JCIC-XXVII-003. 2. Paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 below contain the official translations of the texts of the Delegation Lists for the Belarusian, Kazakhstani and Russian Delegations, respectively, for Part I of JCIC-XXVII. 3. Begin text (Belarus): [...]
2005-06-01 11:08:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1339JCIC-XXVII: (U) WORKING GROUP MEETING ON GROUND
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-009. 2. (U) Meeting Date: May 27, 2005 Time: 10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva SUMMARY 3. (S) A Working Group Meeting was held at the U.S. Mission on May 27, 2005, to discuss the U.S.-proposed exchange of l [...]
2005-06-02 05:15:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1342JCIC-XXVII: (U) WORKING GROUP MEETING ON RSM-56
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-010. 2. (U) Meeting Date: May 27, 2005 Time: 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva SUMMARY 3. (S) A Working Group meeting with all Parties present was held at the U.S. Mission on May 27, 2005. The U.S. Delegation ask [...]
2005-06-02 06:34:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1361JCIC-XXVII: (U) WORKING GROUP MEETING ON SS-25
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-011. 2. (U) Meeting Date: May 30, 2005 Time: 10:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva SUMMARY 3. (S) A Working Group Meeting was held at the Russian Mission on May 30, 2005, to discuss the problems encountered d [...]
2005-06-03 09:01:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1363JCIC-XXVII: (U) HEADS OF DELEGATION MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-013. 2. (U) Meeting Date: May 31, 2005 Time: 10:30 A.M. - 12:07 P.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva SUMMARY 3. (S) A Heads of Delegation (HOD) meeting was held at the U.S. Mission on May 31, 2005, at which all Parties were repr [...]
2005-06-03 10:12:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1365JCIC-XXVII: (U) HEADS OF DELEGATION MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-014. 2. (U) Meeting Date: May 31, 2005 Time: 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva SUMMARY 3. (S) A Heads of Delegation (HOD) Meeting was held at the U.S. Mission on May 31, 2005, to discuss the results of the Trident [...]
2005-06-03 11:39:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1387JCIC-XXVII: (U) HEADS OF DELEGATION MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-015. 2. (U) Meeting Date: June 1, 2005 Time: 10:30 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva SUMMARY 3. (S) A Heads of Delegation (HOD) meeting was held at the U.S. Mission on June 1, 2005, to discuss SS-25, SS-27, and [...]
2005-06-07 04:08:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1388JCIC-XXVII: (U) WORKING GROUP MEETING ON RUSSIAN
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-012. 2. (U) Meeting Date: May 30, 2005 Time: 3:30 - 4:00 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva SUMMARY 3. (S) A Working Group Meeting was held at the Russian Mission on May 30, 2005, to discuss Russian-proposed S-Series Joi [...]
2005-06-07 04:09:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1391JCIC-XXVII: (U) WORKING GROUP MEETING ON TRIDENT
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-018. 2. (U) Meeting Date: June 2, 2005 Time: 5:10 - 5:50 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva SUMMARY 3. (S) A Working Group Meeting was held at the Russian Mission on June 2, 2005, to discuss inspection procedures to address [...]
2005-06-07 06:20:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1394JCIC-XXVII: (U) U.S.-HOSTED RECEPTION, JUNE 2,
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-019. 2. (U) At a U.S.-hosted reception, held on June 2 at the U.S. Mission, Delegation members engaged the other participating Delegations' members from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine on various topics under discussion in the JCIC. Those conversations are [...]
2005-06-07 10:04:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1401JCIC-XXVII: (U) WORKING GROUP MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-017. 2. (U) Meeting Date: June 2, 2005 Time: 3:00 - 5:05 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva SUMMARY 3. (S) A Working Group Meeting was held at the Russian Mission on June 2, 2005, at which Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, and the [...]
2005-06-07 11:56:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1403JCIC-XXVII: (U) SECOND WORKING GROUP MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-016. 2. (U) Meeting Date: June 2, 2005 Time: 10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva SUMMARY 3. (S) A second Working Group meeting with all Parties present was held at the Russian Mission on June 2, 2005, to d [...]
2005-06-08 04:15:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1404JCIC-XXVII: DOCUMENTS SIGNED ON GROUND
[...] This is JCIC-XXVII-021. 2. The texts at paragraphs 3-6 below are the letters on the ground transportation understanding that were signed and exchanged between the Russian Federation and the United States, and the Russian Federation and Belarus, at the final meeting of the first part of JC [...]
2005-06-08 05:03:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1415JCIC-XXVII: DOCUMENTS SIGNED ON BULAVA, JUNE 7,
[...] This is JCIC-XXVII-024. 2. The texts in paragraphs 3-6 below are JCIC Agreement Numbers 52 and 53, and Joint Statement Numbers 37 and 38, respectively, that were signed or initialed at the final meeting of the first part of JCIC-XXVII. The documents were completed at the U.S. Mission in [...]
2005-06-08 08:32:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1417JCIC-XXVII: DOCUMENT SIGNED ON REPLACEMENT OF
[...] This is JCIC-XXVII-025. 2. The text at paragraph 3 below is JCIC Agreement 54, "Replacement of Radiation Detection Equipment," that was signed at the final meeting of the first part of JCIC-XXVII. The document was completed at the U.S. Mission in Geneva on June 7, 2005. 3. Begin text [...]
2005-06-08 08:48:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1418JCIC-XXVII: DOCUMENT SIGNED "ON CHANGES TO THE
[...] This is JCIC-XXVII-026. 2. The text at paragraph 3 below is JCIC Joint Statement Number S-21, that was initialed at the final meeting of the first part of JCIC-XXVII. The document was completed at the U.S. Mission in Geneva on June 7, 2005. This document does not include the classified [...]
2005-06-08 10:00:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1419JCIC-XXVII: (U) FINAL MEETING OF PART ONE OF
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-023. 2. (U) The Parties met, with all delegation members of each Party present, at the U.S. Mission on June 7, 2005 for the final meeting of this part of the session. At the meeting, all Parties expressed their satisfaction for the work of the session. It had been [...]
2005-06-08 10:43:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA1605UNHCR: REGIONAL ISSUES AND IDPS DISCUSSED DURING
[...] (U) Summary: Donor government representatives and NGOs were in full attendance at UNHCR,s May 18-19 informal consultations. Then-acting High Commissioner Wendy Chamberlin led the meeting, flanked for the regional sessions by Assistant High Commissioner Kamel Morjane and the entire senior man [...]
2005-06-29 05:42:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF UNHCR
05GENEVA1648WIPO STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE LAW OF PATENTS
[...] (U) The WIPO SCP met June 1 and 2, 2005, at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva to once again discuss proposals for moving work on substantive patent law harmonization forward. No agreement was reached, thus calling into question whether WIPO is the appropriate venue for achieving harmonization. END [...]
2005-07-05 12:39:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KIPR WIPO
05GENEVA1673WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION: REPORT ON THE 58TH
[...] Summary. This message reports on the annual 192-member World Health Assembly (WHA) of the World Health Organization (WHO),which met from May 16-25, 2005, in Geneva, Switzerland. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Michael O. Leavitt headed the U.S. Delegation, which included offic [...]
2005-07-08 04:53:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TBIO AORC WHO
05GENEVA1689UNHCR: INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Executive Committee (ExCom) of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) held a meeting of its "Standing Committee" June 28-30 to discuss budget and program matters. This cable focuses on protection issues, the main topic of the June meeting. Others will focu [...]
2005-07-11 08:43:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF UNHCR
05GENEVA1771UZBEK ASYLUM SEEKERS: GENEVA MEETINGS WITH UNHCR,
[...] (C) Summary. US Mission Geneva Refugee and Migration Affairs (RMA) Counselor and Refugee Officer met with UNHCR staff representing the Bureaus for Central Asia, Europe, and Protection July 20 to press for details on the status of efforts and plans to relocate 455 Uzbek asylum seekers from Kyr [...]
2005-07-21 13:58:00US Mission GenevaCONFIDENTIALKG PREF PREL UZ UNHCR
05GENEVA1922REPORT OF THE WMO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 57TH SESSION
[...] The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) 57th Executive Council (EC) Session was held June 21-July 1, 2005 in Geneva. The EC addressed a number of items including continuing financial reform efforts, potential changes to the WMO convention, program details, financial and administrative ma [...]
2005-08-11 12:54:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY TSPL SENV EFIN KUNR AORC WMO
05GENEVA2317COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS INFORMAL MEETING
[...] The Commission on Human Rights met September 27 in Geneva to review the work of the OHCHR Secretariat since the close of the 61st CHR session, and to preview resolutions that governments plan to introduce during the Third Committee in New York. Most of the planned resolutions hew closely to [...]
2005-09-28 07:36:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
05GENEVA2422MEETING WITH UN INDEPENDENT EXPERT FOR UZBEKISTAN
[...] (U) The French Permanent Mission in Geneva hosted a meeting October 4 for UK, Russian and U.S. representatives with Michele Picard, the UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Uzbekistan. The Independent Expert's report to the Secretariat is due by December 15. Judge Picard [...]
2005-10-07 10:01:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM UZ
05GENEVA2471WHO: FIFTY-FIFTH MEETING OF THE REGIONAL COMMITTEE
[...] Summary. The 52-member WHO Regional Committee for Europe (EURO) met from September 12-15, 2005, in Bucharest, Romania. WHO Director-General J.W. Lee participated in the opening session. In his remarks he focused on avian influenza, universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment, recalling the G8 g [...]
2005-10-14 03:57:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL EAID SOCI WHO
05GENEVA2515SEMINAR ON SPECIAL PROCEDURES OCTOBER 12 - 13, 2005
[...] On October 12-13, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights hosted a seminar entitled "Enhancing and Strengthening the Effectiveness of the Special Procedures of the Commission on Human Rights." The seminar was divided into four sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of the [...]
2005-10-18 09:02:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNCHR
05GENEVA2599REPORT ON BELARUS ACCESSION TO THE WTO - INFORMAL
[...] Summary. At the close of Belarus' last WTO Working Party (WP) meeting in May 2005, the WP Chair was unable to confirm support among WTO Members to hold another WP meeting for Belarus this year, so it was decided that informal consultations would be held on Monday, October 24. These consultat [...]
2005-10-26 12:07:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD BO WTRO USTR
05GENEVA2616BIC-IV: (U) LOOK-UL'YANOV MEETINGS, OCTOBER 26
[...] (U) This is BIC-IV-001. 2. (U) Meeting: U.S.-Hosted Dinner Date: October 25, 2005 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Place: Auberge des Trois Coqs, Chambesy Participants: U.S. Russia DAS Look Mr. Ul'yanov [...]
2005-10-28 08:19:00US Mission GenevaCONFIDENTIALPARM KACT US RS BIC SORT
05GENEVA2618BIC-IV: (U) U.S. AND RUSSIAN BRIEFINGS ON STATUS
[...] (U) This is BIC-IV-002. 2. (U) Meeting Date: October 26, 2005 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (C) The U.S. and Russian Delegations each provided briefings on the status of implementation of the Tre [...]
2005-10-28 09:23:00US Mission GenevaCONFIDENTIALPARM KACT US RS BIC SORT
05GENEVA2619BIC-IV: (U) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE MOSCOW
[...] (U) This is BIC-IV-003. 2. (U) Meeting Date: October 27, 2005 Time: 10:30 A.M. - 12:20 P.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (C) The U.S. and Russian Delegations met the morning of October 27, 2005, to provide answers to que [...]
2005-10-28 09:51:00US Mission GenevaCONFIDENTIALPARM KACT US RS BIC SORT
05GENEVA2620BIC-IV: (U) MEETING ON ISSUES RELATED TO
[...] (U) This is BIC-IV-004. 2. (U) Meeting Date: October 27, 2005 Time: 3:00 - 3:45 P.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (C) As a measure to improve transparency and confidence-building, Russia repackaged its proposal (orig [...]
2005-10-28 10:58:00US Mission GenevaCONFIDENTIALPARM KACT US RS BIC SORT
05GENEVA2654COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES CONFERENCE
[...] (U) SUMMARY. An October 10 meeting in Geneva marked the end of the decade-long CIS Conference Process, originally created to address problems of refugees and displaced persons -- as well as statelessness -- arising out of the break up of the Soviet Union. Although a final conference statemen [...]
2005-11-01 13:56:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM SMIG XG CIS
05GENEVA2669JCIC-XXVII: BELARUSIAN, KAZAKHSTANI, RUSSIAN AND
[...] This is JCIC-XXVII-031. 2. Paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 6 below contain the official translations of the texts of the delegation lists for the Belarusian, Kazakhstani, Russian and Ukrainian Delegations, respectively, for Part II of JCIC-XXVII. 3. Begin text (Belarus): [...]
2005-11-02 11:18:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2670NOT A GOOD IDEA - WIPO PROPOSAL ON AVIAN INFLUENZA
[...] This is an action message. See paragraph 6. 2. Ambassador Moley met November 1, at her request, with Rita Hayes, Deputy Director General WIPO, to discuss a proposed WIPO-hosted meeting of a high-level advisory group for intellectual property and avian flu. Econ Counselor and Health Atta [...]
2005-11-02 11:18:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR TBIO WIPO
05GENEVA2682 JCIC-XXVII: (U) HEADS OF DELEGATION MEETING ON A
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-034. 2. (U) Meeting Date: October 31, 2005 Time: 3:00 - 4:35 P.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (S) A Heads of Delegation (HOD) meeting was held at the U.S. Mission on October 31, 2005, to discuss a [...]
2005-11-03 10:16:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2683JCIC-XXVII: (U) TAYLOR-BORYAK DINNER, OCTOBER 30,
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-032. 2. Meeting Date: October 30, 2005 Time: 7:00 - 8:15 P.M. Place: Restaurant Le Creux-de-Genthod Participants: U.S. Russia Mr. Taylor Mr. Boryak ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (S) U.S. JCIC Representa [...]
2005-11-03 10:16:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2685JCIC-XXVII: (U) HEADS OF DELEGATION MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-037. 2. (U) Meeting Date: November 1, 2005 Time: 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (S) A Heads of Delegation (HOD) meeting was held at the Russian Mission on November 1, 2005, to dis [...]
2005-11-03 10:57:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2690JCIC-XXVII: (U) HEADS OF DELEGATION MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-035. 2. (S) Meeting Date: November 1, 2005 Time: 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (S) A Heads of Delegation (HOD) meeting was held at the Russian Mission on November 1, 2005, [...]
2005-11-04 06:15:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2712JCIC-XXVII: (U) HEADS OF DELEGATION MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-038. 2. (U) Meeting Date: November 2, 2005 Time: 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (S) At a heads of delegation (HOD) meeting, held at the U.S. Mission on November 2 at which all [...]
2005-11-08 06:02:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2719JCIC-XXVII: (U) WORKING GROUP MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-039. 2. (U) Meeting Date: November 2, 2005 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 P.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (S) A Working Group meeting was held at the U.S. Mission on November 2, 2005, to discuss the Ukrainian [...]
2005-11-08 10:57:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2726JCIC-XXVII: (U) WORKING GROUP MEETING ON TRIDENT
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-040. 2. (U) Meeting Date: November 3, 2005 Time: 3:30 - 6:00 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (S) A Working Group meeting was held at the Russian Mission on November 3, 2005, to discuss the U.S [...]
2005-11-09 05:41:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2727WSIS PREPCOM III MEETS IN GENEVA; LEAVES KEY
[...] Summary: The third meeting of the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom III) for Phase II of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) took place in Geneva, Switzerland on September 19 ) 30, 2005. Over 1,900 participants attended the PrepCom including 1047 delegates representing 152 states [...]
2005-11-09 05:44:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDECPS EU IO TS WSIS
05GENEVA2731PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE CONFERENCE LEAVES AN UNCLEAR
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Ten days after the 26 October UN ministerial conference on aid for Pakistan's earthquake victims, there is still a dramatic under-funding of UN agencies and other partners in the UN Flash Appeal. While the conference netted $579 million in additional pledges, raising the total am [...]
2005-11-09 06:18:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAGR EAID ECIN ECON MASS PGOV PK PREF PREL SENV AESC UN
05GENEVA2734JCIC-XXVII: (U) WORKING GROUP MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-041. 2. (U) Meeting Date: November 3, 2005 Time: 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (U) A Working Group meeting was held at the Russian Mission on November 3, 2005, to discuss [...]
2005-11-09 07:35:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2735JCIC-XXVII: (U) U.S. CLOSING PLENARY STATEMENT,
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-049. 2. (U) At paragraph 3 is the text of the U.S. statement that was made at the closing plenary meeting of Part II of the Twenty-seventh Session of the START Treaty's Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC),held at the Russian Mission on November 9, 200 [...]
2005-11-09 08:36:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2738JCIC-XXVII: UNCLASSIFIED ATTACHMENT TO THE U.S.
[...] This is JCIC-XXVII-047. 2. At paragraph 3 is the text of the Unclassified Attachment to the U.S. closing plenary statement -- Coordinated Plenary Statement on Reentry Vehicle Inspections of Trident II SLBMs -- that was made at the closing plenary meeting of the Twenty-seventh Session of t [...]
2005-11-09 09:44:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2739JCIC-XXVII: INITIALED JOINT STATEMENT NUMBER 39
[...] This is JCIC-XXVII-048. 2. At paragraph 3 is the text of Joint Statement Number 39 "On First Stages of SS-25 ICBMs Burned Without Nozzles Attached" that was initialed by all Parties in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 8, 2005. 3. Begin text: [...]
2005-11-09 10:10:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2741JCIC-XXVII: (U) RUSSIAN CLOSING PLENARY
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-052. 2. (U) The text at paragraph 3 is the official translation of the Russian statement that was delivered at the closing plenary meeting of Part II of the Twenty-seventh Session of the START Treaty's Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC),held at the R [...]
2005-11-09 10:57:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2748JCIC-XXVII: (U) WORKING GROUP MEETING ON TRIDENT
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-042. 2. (U) Meeting Date: November 7, 2005 Time: 10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (U) A Working Group meeting was held at the Russian Mission on November 7, 2005, to further [...]
2005-11-09 13:09:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2750JCIC-XXVII: (U) RUSSIAN-HOSTED RECEPTION,
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-033. 2. (U) Meeting Date: November 8, 2005 Event: Russian-Hosted Reception Time: 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva AND Meeting Date: November 9, 2005 [...]
2005-11-10 04:03:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2751JCIC-XXVII: (U) HEADS OF DELEGATION MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-043. 2. (U) Meeting Date: November 7, 2005 Time: 3:30 - 5:40 P.M. Place: Russian Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (S) A Heads of Delegation (HOD) meeting, followed by a Working Group meeting, were held at the Russ [...]
2005-11-10 05:49:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2753JCIC-XXVII: (U) WORKING GROUP MEETING ON
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-044. 2. (U) Meeting Date: November 8, 2005 Time: 10:15 - 11:30 A.M. Place: U.S. Mission, Geneva ------- SUMMARY ------- 3. (S) A working group meeting was held at the U.S. Mission on November 8, 2005, to discuss Russian con [...]
2005-11-10 06:24:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2755JCIC-XXVII: (U) BELARUSIAN CLOSING PLENARY
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-050. 2. (U) The text at paragraph 3 is the official translation of the Belarusian statement that was delivered at the closing plenary meeting of Part II of the Twenty-seventh Session of the START Treaty's Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC),held at th [...]
2005-11-10 07:40:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2756JCIC-XXVII: (U) KAZAKHSTANI CLOSING PLENARY
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-051. 2. (U) The text at paragraph 3 is the official translation of the Kazakhstani statement that was delivered at the closing plenary meeting of Part II of the Twenty-seventh Session of the Start Treaty's Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC),held at t [...]
2005-11-10 08:02:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2757JCIC-XXVII: (U) UKRAINIAN CLOSING PLENARY
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-053. 2. (U) The text at paragraph 3 is the official translation of the Ukrainian statement that was delivered at the closing plenary meeting of the Twenty-seventh Session of the START Treaty's Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC),held at the Russian Mi [...]
2005-11-10 08:19:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05GENEVA2761JCIC-XXVII: (U) LIST OF REPORTING CABLES
[...] (U) This is JCIC-XXVII-055. 2. (S) Following is the listing of Geneva cables from Part II of JCIC-XXVII reporting activity during the period October 31 - November 9, 2005. JCIC-XXVII-029 (GENEVA 2636) JCIC-XXVII: (U) RESUMPTION OF JCIC-XXVII (PART II) OPERATIONS JCIC-XXVII-030 (GENE [...]
2005-11-10 09:04:00US Mission GenevaSECRETPARM KACT US RS UP BO KZ START JCIC INF
05HANOI102 The Ambassador's January 13 Call on Foreign
[...] (SBU) Summary: Meeting officially for the first time January 13, the Ambassador and Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien spent 40 minutes discussing the overall bilateral relationship, Vietnam's WTO accession, religious freedom, the Central Highlands and construction of the new Embassy compound. [...]
2005-01-14 07:40:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KIRF PREF PINR ECON ETRD EINV VM WTO RELFREE HUMANR ETMIN
05HANOI1077 VIETNAM CELEBRATES 30TH YEAR OF "SAIGON LIBERATION"
[...] (U) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Vietnam celebrated the 30th anniversary of the "liberation of Saigon" throughout the country April 29-30. As Vietnam geared up for the event, media sources charted an interesting path between highlighting the 10th anniversary of bilateral relations with the United St [...]
2005-05-10 01:56:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SOCI VM
05HANOI1121VIETNAM'S RESPONSE TO DOE LETTER ON DALAT NUCLEAR
[...] The Deputy Chief of Mission received a letter (in Vietnamese) dated May 4, 2005 from Vice Minister of Science and Technology (MOST) Dr. Tran Quoc Thang responding to DOE's February 14, 2005 letter regarding the Dalat Nuclear Research Reactor. According to the letter, MOST appreciates DOE's co [...]
2005-05-13 10:25:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP ENRG TRGY VM
05HANOI1176ITALIAN UNSC ENLARGEMENT PROPOSAL
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 9. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Italian Ambassador to Vietnam called together diplomats from 20 other countries to describe the two plans for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) enlargement espoused by the "Coffee Club." He also noted that Italy had p [...]
2005-05-19 08:11:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL IT VM UNSC
05HANOI1430 NARCOTICS CERTIFICATION FOR VIETNAM FOR 2005
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: Vietnam has made substantial progress on the key metric of opium poppy cultivation and heroin production. Interagency Mission consensus is that Vietnam now has less than 200 hectares of opium under cultivation, and that represents a shifting patchwork of small fiel [...]
2005-06-15 10:15:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR PREL PGOV KCRM PINS VM CNARC
05HANOI1708Vietnam's Expanding Furniture Industry
[...] Summary: Vietnam's furniture export industry has expanded rapidly in recent years due in part to benefits from lower tariffs under the U.S.-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement and the imposition of anti-dumping duties on Chinese furniture exports. Further expansion of the industry faces some c [...]
2005-07-01 10:06:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EIND ECON VM
05HANOI2265AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES IRAQI CONSTITUTION, APEC
[...] (SBU) During an August 30 meeting with Vice Foreign Minister Le Van Bang, Ambassador Marine raised the USG desire to know whether GVN will co-host the APEC Export Controls Conference and Post's hope to sign a contract within weeks for land for the new embassy compound. The Ambassador also deli [...]
2005-08-31 07:14:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD AMGT OVIP IZ VM APEC CVR WTO
05HANOI246ASIA-PACIFIC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM IN VIETNAM
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Thirteenth Annual Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) was held in Ha Long January 10 to 13. The U.S. Congressional was headed by Senator Daniel Akaka and included Representative Darrell Issa. The Forum expressed sympathy for tsunami victims and passed 22 non- binding [...]
2005-01-28 10:07:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV VM
05HANOI2484AMBASSADOR ENGAGES ASSISTANT MINISTER ON BURMA,
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador met with Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Trung Thanh September 22 to discuss Vietnam's role in ASEAN and other regional architecture institutions and how Vietnam can help advance political change in Burma. Thanh said Vietnam is heavily invested in AS [...]
2005-09-23 10:55:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV BM VM ASEAN WTO
05HANOI2609Ambassador Discusses AI with Vice Minister of
[...] Summary: The Ambassador met with Ministry of Health (MOH) Vice Minister Trinh Quan Huan on September 7 to reiterate USG concerns over Vietnam's Avian and Pandemic Influenza (AI) preparedness planning. Huan was recently appointed as the lead official on AI at the Ministry of Health (MOH). Th [...]
2005-10-07 10:49:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDAMED AMGT CASC EAGR PINR SOCI PGOV TBIO VM AFLU
05HANOI284AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH VFM LE VAN BANG:
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a wide-ranging discussion February 1, the Ambassador previewed for Vice Foreign Minister Le Van Bang a proposed "work plan" to advance our religious freedom goals and ultimately remove Vietnam from the religious freedom Country of Particular Concern list. VFM Bang said [...]
2005-02-02 09:02:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PREF KIRF OTRA OVIP ETRD CASC VM KICC HUMANR RELFREE WTO HIV AIDS ETMIN
05HANOI2894PORT DEVELOPMENT AND COAL MINING IN QUANG NINH
[...] (SBU) Summary: On his recent trip to Quang Ninh Province, the Ambassador inspected Cai Lan Port and Cao Son coal mine in order to advocate on behalf of U.S. firms seeking business in the province. The transport and mining industries in Quang Ninh clearly believe that WTO accession will be hug [...]
2005-11-01 07:07:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM ETRD EINV ECON VM WTO SOE BTA
05HANOI3099 VIETNAM: COUNTERTERRORISM ACTION GROUP MEETING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Local G-8 Counter Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) Ambassadors were briefed by the Head of the Counterterrorism Department of the Ministry of Public Security, and later met privately with representatives from Australia, the European Commission and the United Nations Office on Drug [...]
2005-11-23 07:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER SNAR VM CTERR
05HANOI312NSC Senior Director Michael Green's Meetings with
[...] (SBU) Summary: NSC Senior Director for Asia Michael Green and Assistant Foreign Minister Nguyen Duc Hung met for 90 minutes February 4, again at dinner the same night, and then for 30 minutes on February 5 to discuss regional issues, a religious freedom work plan and Prime Minister Phan Van K [...]
2005-02-07 11:21:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV KIRF OTRA OVIP ETRD BM VM ASEAN HUMANR RELFREE
05HANOI3237 INCSR, PART I, VIETNAM
[...] (U) The Government of Vietnam (GVN) continued to make progress in its counternarcotics efforts during 2005. Specific actions included: sustained efforts of counternarcotics law enforcement authorities to pursue drug traffickers; increased attention to interagency coordination; continued coop [...]
2005-12-09 06:37:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PREL PGOV KCRM PINS VM CNARC
05HANOI3256 Codel Chris Smith Discusses Human Rights, TIP with
[...] (SBU) Summary: Visiting Congressman (and vice-Chairman of the House International Relations Committee) Christopher Smith (R-NJ) met with two of Vietnam's most seasoned America experts, Vice Foreign Minister Le Van Bang and National Assemblywoman Madame Ton Nhu Thi Ninh in separate meetings. C [...]
2005-12-13 03:25:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM OVIP VM TIP HUMANR RELFREE APEC ASEAN
05HANOI42VIETNAM UNENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT EAST ASIA SUMMIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Vietnam strongly supports ASEAN as the best way for smaller Asian countries to ensure that their interests are respected and sees the East Asian Summit (EAS) and the East Asian Community (EAC) as an effort by China to re-form the ASEAN+3 mechanism without ASEAN's solidarity. Vie [...]
2005-01-06 08:57:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL VM ARF ASEAN
05HANOI468VIETNAM: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-25 14:12:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDAPEC ASEAN BTA EFIN EINV FINREF ILAB IPROP KTDB OPIC PGOV SOE VN WTO
05HANOI575VIETNAM: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-09 04:40:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDAPEC ASEAN BTA EFIN EINV ELAB FINREF IPROP KTDB LABOR OPIC PGOV SOE VN
05HANOI584Vietnam: Ambassador and Vice Minister of Trade
[...] This cable contains sensitive information. Do not post on the internet. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador met with Vice Minister of Trade Luong Van Tu on March 9 to discuss preparations for the bilateral market access negotiations on Vietnam's WTO accession next week in Washington. Expres [...]
2005-03-10 10:42:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON VM WTO BTA
05HANOI719 Pragmatic Diplomacy: Vietnam's Relations with
[...] (SBU) Vietnam's relations with post-Communist Russia, Eastern Europe and Mongolia have shown the GVN's willingness to move beyond ideology and politics to satisfy practical foreign policy, economic and security needs. In the years following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the demise of C [...]
2005-03-24 10:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD PGOV SOCI RS EZ PL HU MG VM
05HARARE318PRE-ELECTION ENVIRONMENT POSITIVE BUT MIXED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The election campaign period for the parliamentary elections scheduled for March 31 is in full swing with the peaceful launches of the ZANU-PF and MDC campaigns. The environment is notably less violent than in past elections, although the opposition continues to experience spo [...]
2005-02-25 13:32:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINR ZI MDC ZANU PF
05HELSINKI1013EXTREMISM IN FINLAND
[...] (C) Summary: Finland has a small but growing Muslim population of approximately 20,000. Extremist sentiment is not widespread throughout the Muslim community, but areas of concern exist. Embassy Helsinki's strategy to combat extremism consists of an active outreach to Finland's Muslims co [...]
2005-09-26 06:59:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL KMPI KPAO PGOV PHUM KDEM EAID FI
05HELSINKI1047CODEL HOBSON VISIT TO FINLAND
[...] Summary. CODEL Hobson -- House Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman David Hobson (R-OH),Representative Ed Pastor (D-AZ),Representative Marion Berry (D-AR),Representative James Clyburn (D-SC),and Representative Phil Gingrey (R-GA) -- visited Finland, August 18- [...]
2005-09-29 13:55:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDOREP ENRG PREL FI EUN
05HELSINKI1113FINLAND: MY THOUGHTS AS I DEPART POST
[...] (SBU) Summary: Finland's 2006 second-term EU Presidency offers the opportunity to strengthen trans- Atlantic ties and advance key U.S. interests. The U.S. and Finland share a broad agenda, including promoting democracy, crisis management and peacekeeping, trafficking-in-persons, and security [...]
2005-10-18 13:40:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM EAID SOCI FI EU
05HELSINKI1114AMBASSADOR'S CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT HALONEN
[...] (C) The Ambassador on Oct. 7 paid a farewell call on President Halonen. Halonen began her remarks by pointedly telling the Ambassador "I am a friend of America." She said that Finnish-American relations were strong, and that she looked forward to working together with the U.S. in the futur [...]
2005-10-19 05:10:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL FI
05HELSINKI1116FINNISH PRESIDENT HALONEN'S TRAVELS TO RUSSIA,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In late Sept. and early Oct., President Halonen has made official visits to Russia and to Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. In Russia, the GOF sees bilateral progress on environmental issues and border security, in part thanks to the good relations between the two presidents. Howe [...]
2005-10-19 06:24:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM SENV FI AJ EU RS LG UK EN AM
05HELSINKI1139EVERY FINN'S PRESIDENT: WHY TARJA HALONEN REMAINS
[...] (SBU) Social Democratic President Tarja Halonen remains enormously popular in Finland, and polls consistently predict that she will easily win a second term in January's election. Halonen's left-wing base remains rock solid and her appeal across party lines is the object of great envy. Finlan [...]
2005-10-26 11:58:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ELAB PINR FI
05HELSINKI1145FINLAND: PROPOSED RESIDENCY PERMITS FOR TIP
[...] (U) Officials at the Interior Ministry told Poloff that they intend to draft a proposed amendment to Finland's "Aliens Act" that would allow trafficking-in-persons victims to receive temporary residency permits. The proposed permits would allow TIP victims to remain in Finland for up to one [...]
2005-10-27 12:02:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SOCI SMIG FI
05HELSINKI1222005 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-28 11:45:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR FI
05HELSINKI1267CHARGE'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 15:12:00Embassy HelsinkiSECRETPREL PGOV ECON MARR MOPS FI EU
05HELSINKI1277FINLAND MOVES TO IMPLEMENT NATIONAL ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) Summary: Finland is in the process of implementing its new National Action Plan. Each ministry and agency has created an internal implementation strategy. An interagency working group will monitor and report results. Police and prosecutors are investigating several cases, but suffer f [...]
2005-12-12 11:28:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL PGOV SMIG SOCI FI
05HELSINKI1310FINLAND'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 10:45:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MARR SENV PINR FI
05HELSINKI1325FINLAND: 2005 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
[...] (U) This report is keyed to the relevant sections in reftel. Embassy poc for the drugs and chemical diversion control portion of the INCSR is Poloff David Allen Schlaefer (SchlaeferDA2@state.gov). Embassy poc for the financial crimes portion of the INCSR is Econoff Mika Cleverley (Cleverle [...]
2005-12-30 11:08:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR SMIG SOCI PREL FI
05HELSINKI186AMBASSADOR'S LUNCH WITH PRESIDENT HALONEN
[...] (C) In a meeting over lunch February 11, Finnish President Tarja Halonen reinforced in person what we have already heard from her staff: that she would appreciate an opportunity to meet with the President. Halonen told the Ambassador that she wants to take a leading role in promoting the norma [...]
2005-02-14 17:01:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL XF AF CH IZ RS FI EUN
05HELSINKI207FEBRUARY 21 GAERC: FINLAND RESPONSE
[...] (U) We delivered Ref A demarche to the Finnish MFA and the Prime Minister's Office on February 11. In a February 16 follow-up conversation with Kimmo Lahdevirta, Finnish EU Correspondent, Lahdevirta provided GoF views on the GAERC agenda and a preview of the issues the Finns want to raise dur [...]
2005-02-17 13:04:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL UP MD SR BK SU HR FI EUN EU GAERC
05HELSINKI273FINLAND: 2005 TRAFFICKING-IN-PERSONS UPDATE
[...] (U) The Finnish Government is set to release its new National Action Plan for combating trafficking-in-persons sometime next week or the following week. The Plan will detail new GoF measures to develop a victim-centered approach to trafficking, a significant break with previous GoF policy. [...]
2005-03-04 16:15:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KCRM KFRD KWMN ELAB ASEC PREF PREL SMIG FI
05HELSINKI274CORRECTED COPY - SEE PARAGRAPH 2 -- FINLAND: 2005
[...] (U) The Finnish Government is set to release its new National Action Plan for combating trafficking-in-persons sometime next week or the following week. The Plan will detail new GoF measures to develop a victim-centered approach to trafficking, a significant break with previous GoF policy. [...]
2005-03-07 10:34:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KCRM KFRD KWMN ELAB ASEC PREF PREL SMIG FI
05HELSINKI300AMBASSADOR'S CONVERSATION WITH NEW EU REP KEMPPINEN
[...] (C) Reijo Kemppinen, who until recently was European Commission spokesman, has been appointed the Commission's new Head of Representation in Finland. In his introductory conversation with the Ambassador, discussion covered a wide range of topics, from the President's and Secretary's February [...]
2005-03-10 15:20:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL XF RS FI EUN
05HELSINKI321FINLAND: VIEWS ON MARCH GAERC ISSUES
[...] (U) On March 15 we met with Finnish MFA Acting European Correspondent Leena Aalto to review issues on the agenda for the March 16 GAERC, and to reinforce USG concern over the future of the EU's China arms embargo. Following are Finnish views, by subject: 2. (C) Croatia: Aalto said that "fr [...]
2005-03-15 15:17:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM XF CH HR LE RS FI EUN EU GAERC
05HELSINKI328FINLAND: 2005 INCSR SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICAL DATA
[...] (U) Post obtained the following statistics regarding narcotics arrests and seizures from Finland's National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). 2. (U) Arrests: There were 654 felony arrests for narcotics in 2004 and 15,338 total drug-related arrests. Most of the non-felony arrests were for [...]
2005-03-17 08:47:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR FI
05HELSINKI353POSSIBLE GEORGIAN TRAFFICKING CONNECTION WORRIES
[...] Summary: -------- (U) Finland's National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Frontier Guards announced on March 7 that they believed as many as 1,500 Georgian women may have been trafficked through Finland to destinations scattered throughout western Europe from 2002-2004. According to t [...]
2005-03-24 08:11:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG SOCI FI
05HELSINKI406GWOT ASSESSMENT: EMBASSY HELSINKI RESPONSE
[...] (S) Embassy Helsinki has found that our primary challenge in dealing with the GoF on counterterrorism issues has been to overcome the ingrained Finnish belief that "it can't happen here." This mind-set, on the part of senior officials and public opinion alike, has slowed Finnish progress in m [...]
2005-04-07 14:22:00Embassy HelsinkiSECRETPTER PREL FI
05HELSINKI407FINLAND: UPDATE ON TRAFFICKING-IN-PERSONS; FINLAND
[...] (U) This supplemental report provides additional information about trafficking and Finland, in particular Finland's newly released National Action Plan, which centers on victim assistance. The 66-page plan was released on March 31. An English language translation of the entire plan is expec [...]
2005-04-07 15:03:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SMIG SOCI FI
05HELSINKI475APRIL 25-26 GAERC: FINLAND'S RESPONSE
[...] (C) On April 22 we met with Jarno Syrjala, Finnish MFA's new European Correspondent, to review the agenda for the April GAERC meeting (Reftel). Finnish views follow, by subject. See below for bio information on Syrjala, who has just taken over this position. 2. (C) Iraq: Syrjala said he e [...]
2005-04-25 14:54:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL EAIR XF IZ SU LE CG ZI RS FI EUN EU GAERC
05HELSINKI589FINLAND: EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN ORTHODOX CHURCH
[...] (U) Poloff David Schlaefer spoke at a conference on trafficking-in-persons organized by the Finnish Orthodox Church on April 11 in Joensuu, Finland. The Finnish Orthodox Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church are both recognized as official state churches by the GoF. Although only around 2% [...]
2005-05-26 07:49:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SMIG SOCI FI
05HELSINKI590U/S BROWN'S MEETING WITH FINLAND'S INTERIOR
[...] (C) Summary: U.S. Under Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Brown and U.S. Ambassador to Finland Earle I.Mack met with Finland's Interior Minister, Kari Rajamaki, on April 26 in Helsinki. Rajamaki told them that Finland was just beginning its preparations for its fall 2006 EU Presidency; [...]
2005-05-26 07:52:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALASEC PREL PTER KCRM KWMN FI EUN NATO EU
05HELSINKI613OFFICIAL-INFORMAL
[...] (U) CODEL Hyde -- House International Relations Committee Chairman Henry Hyde (R-IL),HIRC Minority Leader Tom Lantos (D-CA),Representative Melvin Watt (D-NC),Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA),and Representative Diane Watson (D-CA) -- visited Finland, May 29-31. On May 30, the CODEL met wi [...]
2005-06-02 05:00:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT
05HELSINKI690CODEL HYDE VISIT TO FINLAND
[...] (U) CODEL Hyde -- House International Relations Committee Chairman Henry Hyde (R-IL),HIRC Minority Leader Tom Lantos (D-CA),Representative Melvin Watt (D-NC),Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA),and Representative Diane Watson (D-CA) -- visited Finland, May 29-31. On May 30, the CODEL met wi [...]
2005-06-27 11:06:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT FI
05HELSINKI75OFFICIAL-INFORMAL
[...] (C) Beth, I would like to ask for your support and assistance in requesting that the President meet bilaterally with Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen on February 22 on the margins of the U.S.-EU meeting in Brussels. 2. (C) To the best of our knowledge, the two leaders have never met -- [...]
2005-01-14 16:42:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALAMGT
05HELSINKI810FINLAND: LIKELY TO ACCEPT UZBEK ASYLUM SEEKERS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-18 06:31:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREF PREL FI IDP
05HELSINKI873PUTIN VISITS FINLAND
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Earle I. Mack met privately with Jarmo Viinanen, Chief of Staff to Finland's President Tarja Halonen, on August 3. Viinanen briefed the Ambassador about Russian President Putin's 2 day visit to Finland for meetings with Halonen. Viinanen said that both sides emphas [...]
2005-08-04 05:11:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM RS EN FI
05HELSINKI920AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH CONSERVATIVE PARTY
[...] (C) Summary: Conservative Party presidential candidate Sauli Niinisto provided us a candid summary of his views on the upcoming campaign and on key issues of interest to the United States. Domestically, he criticized President Halonen for benefiting from Finland's decade of economic and fore [...]
2005-08-23 13:17:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EU FI TU
05HELSINKI949GOF CONCERNED ABOUT SYRIA BUT HESITANT ABOUT
[...] (C) DCM delivered subject demarche to MFA Undersecretary for Political Affairs Markus Lyra. The GOF has not received a request from Syria for a high level meeting at the UNGA, but Lyra said he would communicate our request to Finland's UNGA delegation. He fully agreed that Syria has failed to [...]
2005-09-02 11:03:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER SY FI
05HELSINKI988FINLAND'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 07:51:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR FI NATO
05HOCHIMINHCITY329OIL/GAS INDUSTRY DRIVING GROWTH OF BA RIA - VUNG TAU
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: As the headquarters for Vietnam's oil and gas industry, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province reaps significant economic benefits in terms of taxes, investment and infrastructure, including power, ports, and roads. A 16 percent growth rate and USD 3 billion in total foreign direct investment [...]
2005-03-30 01:43:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET EINV ETRD BEXP EIND VM
05ISLAMABAD15208PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE: WHAT THEY NEED
[...] (c) Summary and Comment: The scale of devastation from yesterday's earthquake is becoming increasingly clear as information comes in from remote, outlying provinces. The Government now estimates that the number of fatalities could range between 32,000 and 40,000 -- and possibly more. Villag [...]
2005-10-09 15:38:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALAEMR CASC EAID MASS PK PREL SENV
05ISTANBUL1421TURKEY: EURASIA SENIOR ADVISOR MANN'S JULY
[...] (C) Summary: In a July 20 meeting in Istanbul with Raphel Moissis, the CEO of the Public Gas Corporation of Greece (DEPA),Senior Advisor for Eurasia Ambassador Steven R. Mann discussed the Greek-Turkey gas interconnector, prospects for Italian-Greek cooperation on the Greece-Otranta line, pr [...]
2005-08-19 05:37:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALBEXP ENRG GR SENV TU
05ISTANBUL1619TURKISH TEXTILE AND APPAREL SECTOR: STATISTICS AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: Total production in the textile and apparel sectors stands at over USD 30 billion, according to estimates by both industry and government officials. Registered exports for the sector in 2004 totalled 17.6 billion USD, or 28 percent of total Turkish exports. In addition, however [...]
2005-09-21 15:19:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTEX ECON ETRD TU
05ISTANBUL1867TURKEY-ARMENIA: TRACK TWO ON TRACK?
[...] (C) Summary: Turkish-Armenian "Track Two" efforts continue to chip away at old attitudes. A New Jersey-based Armenian Orthodox Church official was pleased with his reception in Ankara during a recent visit, and plans to organize tours to Turkey with diaspora Armenians next year. "Alternati [...]
2005-10-27 11:49:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM TU AM
05ISTANBUL1968DOD A/S FLORY'S BSEC CONSULTATIONS
[...] (C) Summary: In an extended November 11 briefing and subsequent private meeting with Ambassador Tedo Japaridze, Secretary General of the Organization for Black Sea Economic SIPDIS Cooperation, visiting DOD Assistant Secretary for International Security Policy Peter Flory explored areas wher [...]
2005-11-16 15:43:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALECIN ETRD TU PREL
05ISTANBUL2111BSEC: ROMANIAN CHAIRMANSHIP'S VISION OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Executive Manager Stefana Greavu and Project Coordinator Konstantinos Zaimis reviewed possible areas of cooperation with the U.S. in separate meetings with us on December 8. Greavu outlined Romania's priorities for its Chairmanship-in-offic [...]
2005-12-14 09:06:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ETRD TU PREL
05ISTANBUL329MUNICIPALITY TO FUND ISTANBUL TIP SHELTER, BUT
[...] Summary and comment: In recent Istanbul meetings on trafficking in persons (TIP),G/TIP officer Jennifer Donnelly discussed the upcoming TIP report and Turkey's Tier 2 watch list placement with Istanbul prosecutors, municipal and governorate officials and the leading Turkish NGO on TIP issues. [...]
2005-02-28 14:25:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTU BO MD PHUM KCRM PGOV KJUS TIP IN TURKEY
05ISTANBUL38ISTANBUL POLICE ON TIP AND MURDER OF BELARUSIAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On December 27, poloff met with Osman Kaplan, Deputy Director of the Foreigners Unit of the Istanbul Police Department, to follow up on trafficking in persons issues raised during the visit of a Moldavan anti-TIP government delegation (ref B) and the murder of a Belarusian woman [...]
2005-01-11 07:37:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTU BO MD KCRM PGOV KJUS
05ISTANBUL470DELIVERY OF NOTE REQUESTING OBSERVER STATUS TO THE
[...] (SBU) Post delivered diplomatic note contained in ref A para 5 to the International Secretariat of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Council on Wednesday, March 23. In P/E Chief's meeting later that day with the organization's Secretary General, Ambassador Tedo Japaridze, his three SIPDIS [...]
2005-03-28 14:08:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ETTC KFPC KTIA TU XG
05ISTANBUL526CORRUPTION: TURKEY'S 800-POUND GORILLA?
[...] (SBU) Summary: Public attention has returned to the subject of corruption in Turkey in recent weeks with publication of a country survey by the "Economist" magazine blaming the problem for Turkey's failure to attract more foreign investment. The survey coincided with the publication of Trans [...]
2005-04-08 05:51:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCOR ECON EFIN TU
05ISTANBUL645RUSSIA PUTS HOLD ON U.S. BSEC OBSERVER REQUEST
[...] (SBU) Summary: Sources in the Secretariat of the Organization of Black Sea Economic Cooperation indicate the Russian Delegation blocked approval of the U.S. application for observer status at last week's Meeting of Senior Officials in Komotini, Greece. While the Russians technically "supporte [...]
2005-05-02 13:07:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDECIN ETTC KFPC KTIA TU XG
05JERUSALEM1772JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/29) - ABBAS'S FIRST
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-29 11:30:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAL KWBG IS KPAO PREL OPRC
05KABUL4971AFGHANISTAN (WITH UK HELP) LEADS BABY STEPS TOWARD
[...] (SBU) The joint GoA and UK-hosted Regional Economic Cooperation Conference was held in Kabul December 4 and 5. The event featured an opening address by President Karzai, and speeches by GoA economic ministers and regional delegates, who were primarily at the ministerial and vice- ministerial l [...]
2005-12-08 05:36:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PREL KPWR EAID PGOV AF
05KABUL4985CODEL MURPHY/SKELTON MEETS KARZAI
[...] (SBU) Congressmen Murphy, Skelton, and Marshall, accompanied by Ambassador Neumann, met with President Karzai on November 24 to discuss U.S. engagement in Afghanistan. Karzai expected the inauguration of the newly elected Parliament to occur December 18 or 19 since announced for the 19th. He [...]
2005-12-08 13:59:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV SNAR PARM MASS AF
05KABUL4988PRT/GHAZNI: PROVINCIAL COUNCIL BEGINS WORK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Members of Ghazni's recently seated Provincial Council met cordially on December 3, their second official meeting since a contentious election for Council officers and Meshrano Jirga members. Council members agreed that the main purpose of the Council is to keep the Provincial Ad [...]
2005-12-09 06:20:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF
05KABUL5032AFGHANISTAN (WITH UK HELP) LEADS BABY STEPS TOWARD
[...] (SBU) The joint GoA and UK-hosted Regional Economic Cooperation Conference was held in Kabul December 4 and 5. The event featured an opening address by President Karzai, and speeches by GoA economic ministers and regional delegates, who were primarily at the ministerial and vice- ministerial l [...]
2005-12-13 10:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PREL KPWR EAID PGOV AF
05KABUL5176INAUGURATION OF AFGHAN PARLIAMENT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The inauguration ceremonies for Afghanistans first Parliament in over 30 years began shortly after 10 a.m. on the cold and cloudy morning of 19 December. The city was under strict security, with most roads and even pedestrian traffic strictly controlled. Both the upper and lower [...]
2005-12-20 07:13:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER PREL KCRM KDEM AF
05KABUL5180PRT: BADGHIS: AN ALMOST FORGOTTEN PROVINCE
[...] Summary: In one of the poorest countries in the world, Badghis is one of (out of 34) the poorest provinces in Afghanistan. There is no paved road network, no electricity except for a few small generators, and no radio reception outside the capital of Qal I Now. Apart from its presence in Q [...]
2005-12-20 12:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER KDEM PINR EAID SNAR AF
05KATHMANDU1320NEPAL: GARMENT EXPORTS DROP 43 PERCENT, BUT
[...] (U) Nepal's ready-made garment exports to the United States declined by 43 percent in the first five months of 2005 following the expiration of the Multi-Fiber Arrangement (MFA). Entrepreneurs within the garment sector attributed the decline to the combined effects of MFA phaseout and the gov [...]
2005-06-16 11:12:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV ETRD PINS NP
05KATHMANDU2327 REVIEW OF STATE OF RELATIONSHIP WITH
[...] (C) In separate meetings with Vice-Chairmen Dr. Tulsi Giri and Kirti Nidhi Bista, the Ambassador expressed concern about recent developments in Nepal. The Ambassador shared the Department's October 24 statement on "The Government of Nepal's Seizure of Radio Equipment," stressing that the U.S [...]
2005-10-26 03:07:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PREF PHUM NP
05KATHMANDU2379CHINESE MILITARY AID TAKES PRESSURE OFF KING TO
[...] (C) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Thapa announced on October 24 that China had committed about 1 million USD for military assistance to Nepal this year, noting that more assistance would follow next year. The Ambassador publicly (septel) and privately (ref A) cautioned that, while Nepal [...]
2005-10-31 11:56:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS CH NP JP
05KATHMANDU2383CHINESE MILITARY AID TAKES PRESSURE OFF KING TO
[...] (C) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Thapa announced on October 24 that China had committed about 1 million USD for military assistance to Nepal this year, noting that more assistance would follow next year. The Ambassador publicly (septel) and privately (ref A) cautioned that, while Nepal [...]
2005-11-01 04:43:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS CH NP
05KATHMANDU2391AMBASSADOR'S REMARKS CALLING FOR FREE MEDIA, FAIR
[...] Ambassador Moriarty made front-page headlines October 26 and 27 in a series of comments supporting free media and questioning the call by His Majesty's Government of Nepal (HMGN) for elections amidst a crackdown on the press and a continuing refusal by the government to reach out to the politi [...]
2005-11-04 11:20:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC PREL PGOV PHUM KMDR KPAO NP
05KIEV5150UKRAINE: PRESS COVERAGE OF THE GAS DISPUTE WITH RUSSIA
[...] Summary: Most Ukrainian media have described Russia's intention to hike Ukraine's gas prices as politically motivated. Many press reports also highlighted the assertion from Ukrainian leaders that this is a step in Ukraine's transition from patriarchal to pragmatic relations with Russia. Depen [...]
2005-12-23 10:56:00Embassy KyivUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO EPET ENRG PREL PGOV RS UP
05KINGSTON176 INVESTMENT CLIMATE - JAMAICA 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-21 13:08:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDJM NOTAG
05KINGSTON188 INVESTMENT CLIMATE - JAMAICA 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-21 20:11:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD EIND EAGR EMIN KTDB JM
05KINGSTON2220INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY - 2005 (ELEVENTH)
[...] (U) The Eleventh Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISBA) took place in Kingston, Jamaica from 15-26 August, 2005. The majority of the meeting's time was spent on the first detailed review of proposed regulations on prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides and cobal [...]
2005-09-23 18:39:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHSA TPHY JM
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