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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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06SANSALVADOR2120REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran Air Force Cadet Salvador Palacios Bou, DOB 10 Feb 1985, POB San Salvador, Male, Fuerza Aerea Unit, CIMA. Cadet Palacios will be training at the Defense [...]
2006-08-28 19:41:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2128REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidates for participation in the Legal Aspects on Counter Terrorism scheduled to take place at the Salvadoran Foundation for Health and Human Develp [...]
2006-08-29 18:43:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2196REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidates for participation in the Navel Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, scheduled to take [...]
2006-09-07 20:52:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2255REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidates for participation in the Cadet Troop Leader Course (Inf) at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC),Ft. Benning, [...]
2006-09-14 14:19:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2297REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-20 14:35:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2300REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidate for participation in the Advance Language Instructor Course at the Defense Language Institute in San Antonio, TX scheduled to begin October 4, [...]
2006-09-20 15:20:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2303REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTIN OF SALVADORAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-20 17:04:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM INR ES
06SANSALVADOR2307REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-20 19:26:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2323REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidates for participation in the Legal Aspects of Counter Terrorism and Border Patrol, at the Salvadoran Foundation for Health and Human Development [...]
2006-09-21 17:29:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR257REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requires Department review of human rights records of the following training candidates. Post includes name, sex, date of birth and place of birth for your reference. Please review the following list: XXXXXXXXXXXX, ma [...]
2006-02-01 17:38:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2581REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidate for participation in the multinational Standby High-Readiness Brigade for UN Operations (SHIRBRIG) Peacekeeping Operation (PKO) in Spain, schedu [...]
2006-10-26 17:39:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2587EL SALVADOR: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PASSES 505
[...] (SBU) On October 26, the Legislative Assembly passed the 505 Agreement, with 44 in favor, none against, and the remainder abstaining. ARENA's 34-seat delegation was joined by 5 PCN deputies and 5 PDC votes in favor, while the FMLN abstained after criticizing U.S.-Salvadoran military cooperat [...]
2006-10-26 21:06:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ES MASS MARR
06SANSALVADOR2609REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidate for participation in the Security, Defense, and Integration Subregional Conference in Guatemala City, scheduled for November 14 to 16, 2006. [...]
2006-10-30 14:48:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2623REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidates for participation in the Executive Dialogue Seminar in Washington DC, scheduled for December 3 to 9, 2006. XXXXXXXXXXXX Legislative Assembl [...]
2006-10-31 20:26:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2712REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights record of Salvadoran candidate for participation in the Advanced Engineer's Course, Fort Leonardwood, MO scheduled for December 18, 2006 to June 13, 2007. CAPT XXXXXXXXXXX [...]
2006-11-08 21:25:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2771REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights record of Salvadoran candidate for participation in the Naval Staff College Course, scheduled for January 10, 2007 in Newport, RI. LT XXXXXXXXXXXX Naval Headquarters DPO [...]
2006-11-16 18:24:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2772REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidates for participation in the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC),in Fort Benning, Georgia, scheduled for January 18, [...]
2006-11-16 19:08:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2773REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidate for participation in the International Maritime Officers Course, scheduled to begin on January 24, 2007 in Yorktown, VA. LTJG XXXXXXXXXXXX N [...]
2006-11-16 19:10:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2841REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request; please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidates for participation in the Basic Language Course, to be held at the Defense Language Institute in San Antonio, Texas; January 3 through July 13, [...]
2006-11-27 19:29:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2953EL SALVADOR: ASSEMBLY VOTES FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION IN IRAQ
[...] (U) Late on December 14, El Salvador's Legislative Assembly passed a resolution extending the authorization for Salvadoran participation in the Multinational Forces-Iraq through December 31, 2007. The measure passed with 49 votes in favor (ARENA, National Conciliation (PCN),and Christian D [...]
2006-12-15 15:57:00Embassy San SalvadorCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS MARR MASS IZ ES
06SANSALVADOR3010REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of a Salvadoran soldier to attend a Basic Language Instructor Course at the Defense Language Institute in San Antonio, TX from Jan 3, 2007 to July 13, 2007. 2LT XX [...]
2006-12-27 16:12:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR3011REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of a Salvadoran soldier to attend a Non-Commission Officer Development Course at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Assistance at Fort Benning, GA from Jan [...]
2006-12-27 16:42:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR413SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF SALVADORAN PRESIDENT SACA
[...] (C) President Elias Antonio "Tony" Saca will meet with the President February 24, shortly before El Salvador's March 12 national congressional and mayoral elections. Saca hopes the meeting with the President will further aid his party's chances in the elections, and help him soundly defeat the [...]
2006-02-17 17:20:00Embassy San SalvadorCONFIDENTIALES PGOV PREL OVIP ETRD MARR MASS KMCA
06SANSALVADOR506REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requires Department review of human rights records of the following training candidates. Please review the following list; Post included name, date of birth and place of birth for your reference. All of the following ca [...]
2006-03-01 14:51:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR711REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requires Department review of human rights records of the following training candidates. Please review the following list; Post included name, sex, date of birth and place of birth for your reference. The candidate [...]
2006-03-16 16:46:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANTIAGO1122CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 17, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Counselor for Economic and Political Affairs, Andrew G. Chritton certifies the above statement. [...]
2006-05-24 20:54:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1123CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 23, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Counselor for Economic and Political Affairs, Andrew G. Chritton certifies the above statement [...]
2006-05-24 20:54:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1124CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 15, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Counselor for Economic and Political Affairs, Andrew G. Chritton certifies the above statement [...]
2006-05-24 20:54:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1297CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidates who have been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant [...]
2006-06-14 19:19:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO130CHILE: GOC UNWILLING/UNABLE ON ARTICLE 98;
[...] (C) Summary: U.S. and GOC officials conducted a digital video conference (DVC) on January 18 to explore ideas towards managing relations after Chile ratifies the Rome Statutes creating the International Criminal Court (ICC). International Security and Nonproliferation Assistant Secretary Rad [...]
2006-01-20 16:09:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS CI
06SANTIAGO1328CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 16, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Political Officer, Harry R. Kamian certifies the above statement. KELLY [...]
2006-06-16 20:42:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1332CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidate who has been nominated for U.S. sponsored training, pursuan [...]
2006-06-19 17:57:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1456CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidates who have been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant [...]
2006-07-07 19:40:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1471CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 10, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. EPOL Acting Section Chief, Michael Keller certifies the above statement. YAMAUCHI [...]
2006-07-11 15:05:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1473CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidate who has been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant t [...]
2006-07-11 17:09:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1511CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidates who have been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant [...]
2006-07-14 13:19:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1542CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidate who has been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant t [...]
2006-07-18 19:34:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1571CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 18, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting EPOL Section Chief, Michael Keller, certifies the above statement. YAMAUCHI [...]
2006-07-21 17:53:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1620CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 20, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting EPOL Section Chief, Michael Keller, certifies the above statement. KELLY [...]
2006-07-28 14:15:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1621CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 20, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting EPOL Section Chief, Michael Keller, certifies the above statement. KELLY [...]
2006-07-28 14:16:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1704CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 27, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. EPOL Section Chief, Juan A. Alsace, certifies the above statement. KELLY [...]
2006-08-09 19:19:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1727CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following 142 Chilean candidates who have been nominated for training in the U.S., pur [...]
2006-08-14 15:41:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1728CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidates who have been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant [...]
2006-08-14 15:41:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1760CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidates who have been nominated for training, pursuant to the Leah [...]
2006-08-17 20:26:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1903CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidates who have been nominated for training, pursuant to the Leah [...]
2006-09-07 16:55:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1932CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 8, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Counselor for Economic and Political Affairs, Juan A. Alsace, certifies the above stateme [...]
2006-09-11 13:24:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1953CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidates who have been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant [...]
2006-09-13 14:57:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1959CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidate who has been nominated for training, pursuant to the Leahy [...]
2006-09-14 15:57:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1961CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidate who has been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant t [...]
2006-09-14 19:00:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1971CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 14, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting EPOL Section Chief, Harry R. Kamian, certifies the above statement. KELLY [...]
2006-09-15 16:41:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO1974CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. Post notes that training is due to begin on September 25, 2006. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean Navy [...]
2006-09-15 17:41:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO2076CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidates who have been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant [...]
2006-10-03 21:05:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO2107CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidate who has been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant t [...]
2006-10-10 13:49:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO2108EMBASSY MILITARY AFFAIRS GROUP EXPLORING CHILEAN
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph eight. 2. (C) Summary: On July 5 the Ambassador floated the idea with Foreign Ministry Director General for Foreign Affairs Carlos Portales of Chilean demining assistance to Afghanistan. Portales seemed receptive to the idea, and promised to di [...]
2006-10-10 13:49:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNMARR MASS PREL CI
06SANTIAGO2243CHILE: MILG REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidate who has been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant t [...]
2006-10-25 16:13:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO2324CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of October 25, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Counselor for Economic and Political Affairs, Juan A. Alsace, certifies the above statement [...]
2006-11-06 19:06:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO235DEFENSE MINISTER SHOWS NO FLEXIBILITY ON ARTICLE
[...] (C) Summary: On January 25, Chilean Minister of Defense Jaime Ravinet told DOD Assistant Secretary for International Security Affairs Peter Rodman that he did not see how the GOC could negotiate an Article 98 agreement of the kind we were seeking. Recognizing that sanctions under the American [...]
2006-02-02 21:23:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS OVIP CI
06SANTIAGO241FOREIGN MINISTRY ACCEPTS PROPOSAL FOR MILITARY
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph five. 2. (C) On February 1, Post received a diplomatic note from the Foreign Ministry granting the regime of privileges and immunities for administrative and technical personnel of diplomatic missions established by the Vienna Convention on Dipl [...]
2006-02-03 14:42:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL MASS MOPS CI
06SANTIAGO2482CHILE: LEGATT REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidate who has been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant t [...]
2006-12-01 21:16:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO2616CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of December 19, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftels. 2. Counselor for Economic and Political Affairs, Juan A. Alsace, certifies the abo [...]
2006-12-22 20:18:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO2617CHILE: LEGATT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of December 19, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftels. 2. Counselor for Economic and Political Affairs, Juan A. Alsace, certifies the abo [...]
2006-12-22 20:18:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO286CHILE: REQUEST HUMAN RIGHTS CLEARANCE FOR BUZOS
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. Action request: Post requests Department review the following Chilean military unit for potential human rights violations: Buzos Tacticos Unit of the Chilean Navy. Unit commander is Lieutenant Commander Rene O'Ryan Salazar, DOB: 04Sep1965, [...]
2006-02-08 18:31:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO383FOREIGN MINISTER WALKER DISCUSSES BACHELET
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Craig Kelly met with outgoing Foreign Minister Ignacio Walker on February 21, 2006 to discuss the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Article 98, and participation in Haiti's peacekeeping operation. End Summary. ICC AND ARTICLE 98 2. (C) Walker expressed disa [...]
2006-02-22 22:40:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS PGOV HA CI
06SANTIAGO630SCENESETTER FOR CNO AND C3F VISITS TO CHILE
[...] (C) Summary: Your arrivals in Santiago follow shortly on the historic inauguration of Chile's first female president, former Defense Minister Michelle Bachelet. In foreign policy, Bachelet has declared a focus on strengthening ties with neighbors, while maintaining important relations with th [...]
2006-03-27 11:14:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD MARR MASS OVIP PGOV PREL CI
06SANTIAGO823CHILE: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2 and 3. 2. (U) Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean military unit and/or candidates who have been nominated for train [...]
2006-04-19 14:58:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO846CHILE: MILGRP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. (U) Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean military unit and/or candidates who have been nominated for trai [...]
2006-04-21 20:32:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO889CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean candidate who has been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant t [...]
2006-04-28 19:25:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO890CHILE: MILGP REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean who have been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant to the Le [...]
2006-04-28 19:26:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO892CHILE: MILGP HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CLEARANCE FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 24, 2006, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting EPOL Section Chief, Harry R. Kamian certifies the above statement. KELLY [...]
2006-04-28 20:54:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTIAGO93CHILE: MINISTER OF DEFENSE BRIEFS CODEL MCCONNELL
[...] (C) Summary: Chilean Minister of Defense Jaime Ravinet told members of CODEL McConnell January 12 that Chile was the United States' "most reliable partner in the region." Ravinet shared his concerns about neighboring countries' leftward drift and their propensity to use Chile as a straw man. [...]
2006-01-15 20:20:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS OVIP CI
06SANTODOMINGO655DONATIONS TO IRAQI AND AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES -
[...] (C) On February 16 the Ambassador reiterated to Dominican President Fernandez the USG request that the Dominican Republic contribute 10-12 staff officers to support operations in Afghanistan. The Ambassador emphasized the symbolic value of a Dominican donation, coalition solidarity and the bi [...]
2006-02-24 20:57:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALMARR DR AF MASS MOPS PINS PREL
06SANTODOMINGO946OAS CICTE VI PREPARATION: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
[...] Embassy political officer met on March 16 with Dominican Republic MFA legal adviser Miguel Pichardo to discuss preparations for the March 22-24 OAS counterterrorism ministerial in Bogota (CICTE VI). Drawing on talking points in both reftels, political officer emphasized the need to finish wor [...]
2006-03-17 12:11:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL OAS DR CO ECON MARR MASS CVIS VE
06SARAJEVO1149AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SPURIOUSLY CLAIMS ILLEGAL
[...] (C) Summary: On May 10, Amnesty International (AI) issued a report on the global arms trade. In the report, AI erroneously alleges that hundreds of thousands of small arms and light weapons (SA/LW) and associate ammunition were clandestinely shipped from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to Iraq [...]
2006-05-22 17:34:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL BK
06SARAJEVO1196BOSNIA: ONE UNIFORM,ONE ARMED FORCE- AND ONE FUTURE
[...] Defense Minister Radovanovic unveiled the new uniform of the unified Bosnian armed force during a ceremony on May 25. For the first time since the abolishment of the entity armies on December 31, 2005, former combatants stood shoulder to shoulder completely indistinguishable from one other. P [...]
2006-05-26 16:00:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL BK
06SARAJEVO1473BOSNIA: HARRIERS HIT POLITICAL TARGET
[...] (SBU) Two U.S. AV-8B Harrier jump jets assigned to the USS Iwo Jima visited Sarajevo on June 26 as part of a coordinated Embassy-NATO HQ effort to increase the visibility of U.S. bilateral engagement with Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The Ambassador and NATO HQ Commander Brigadier General We [...]
2006-06-30 12:35:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL BK
06SARAJEVO2650USS RAMAGE VISIT EMPHASIZES U.S.-BOSNIAN MILITARY
[...] (SBU) The USS RAMAGE, a guided-missile destroyer attached the 6th Fleet, visited the Bosnian port of Neum October 17-21. The Embassy and ship hosted a reception for senior Bosnian political and military on board the USS Ramage on October 18, which was attended by all three members of Bosnia' [...]
2006-10-25 06:44:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL BK
06SARAJEVO2907DEMINING: ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUD AND MALFEASANCE IN
[...] (S) In response to the August arrest of Radomir Kojic, a prominent figure in the demining community, we have begun to receive allegations of fraud and abuse in humanitarian demining work in Bosnia. There are reports that demining operations throughout Bosnia may suffer from large and systemic [...]
2006-11-17 10:43:00Embassy SarajevoSECRETKCRM MASS PREL MOPS PGOV BK SI
06SARAJEVO3071BOSNIA AGREES TO TEXT OF NEW 505 AGREEMENT
[...] (SBU) We received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated November 28 accepting the U.S. proposed language for a new 505 agreement applicable to GPOI. The MFA note acknowledged that the exchange constitutes an agreement between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina. [...]
2006-12-04 15:29:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIA MARR MASS PGOV BK
06SARAJEVO3102REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE ON DEMINING ISSUES
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 7. ------------------ SIPA INVESTIGATION ------------------ 2. (C) Due to widespread allegations of irregular practices and possible misuse of USG demining assistance, post seeks Department concurrance with a proposal to request that t [...]
2006-12-07 16:28:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALKCRM MASS PREL MOPS PGOV BK SI
06SEOUL1103TALKING POINTS ON NOGUN-RI SCHOLARSHIP FUND
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-04 07:43:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR MASS KS
06SEOUL1398ROK RESPONSE TO RESTRICTING ARMS SALES TO VENEZUELA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-26 08:07:00Embassy SeoulSECRETMARR MASS PARM PREL VE KS
06SEOUL2109NOGUN-RI: MUCCIO LETTER AND SCHOLARSHIP
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (C) Following up DG Cho Taeyong's June 11 discussion with EAP PDAS Stephens (reftel),MOFAT North American Division II Director Shin Sungwon requested USG's positive response on the Muccio letter and scholarship extension. Presenting a nonpaper (text in pa [...]
2006-06-26 08:07:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS KS
06SEOUL3612ROK REQUESTS NOGUN-RI SCHOLARSHIP EXTENSION
[...] (SBU) On October 19, poloff received a demarche from Deputy Director Kang Dae-soo of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (MOFAT) North America Division (NAD) II. Kang shared that MOFAT Director General Cho Tae-yong met with Chung Goo-do, president of the Nogun-Ri victims' representati [...]
2006-10-20 08:45:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS KS
06SEOUL4116SMA NEGOTIATIONS ROUND VI: ONE LAST PUSH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a small group meeting and plenary session that followed, Ambassador Loftis and his ROK counterpart, Ambassador Cho Tae-yong, presented their respective negotiating positions on the 2007-2008 Special Measures (burden-sharing) Agreement (SMA). The ROKG proposed a contribution [...]
2006-12-01 00:21:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKS PM PREL MARR MASS MCAP
06SEOUL4211SMA AGREEMENT 2007-2008 INITIALED
[...] (SBU) On December 8, 2006, Pol M/C Joseph Yun and MOFAT Director General for North American Affairs Cho Tae-yong initialed the English language text of the agreed Special Measures Agreement (SMA). DG Cho commented that he was pleasantly surprised at the positive ROK press coverage on SMA and [...]
2006-12-08 07:59:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKSAC PM PREL MARR MASS MCAP
06SEOUL4319DEMARCHE DELIVERED: TERMINATION OF NOGUN-RI
[...] (U) This is an action cable. Please see para 3. 2. (C) On December 18, Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Shin, Sung-won, Director of the North America Affairs Division II, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). Director Shin said that it was unfortunate, but that MOFAT had expect [...]
2006-12-19 07:51:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL KS
06SEOUL432DEMARCHE ON RESTRICTING VENEZUELA'S ACCESS TO ARMS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-07 08:40:00Embassy SeoulSECRETMARR MASS PARM PREL VE KS
06SEOUL4365SIGNED: WONJU SEISMIC STATION TRANSFER AGREEMENT
[...] (U) Per reftel authorization, the Ambassador and ROK Foreign Minister Song Min-soon signed the Wonju Seismic Station Transfer Agreement on December 22 at a signing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 2. (U) As requested, the original Korean version and English versions of [...]
2006-12-22 07:38:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL TPHY KTIA KS
06SEOUL474UPDATE ON RESTRICTING ROK ARMS SALES TO VENEZUELA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-10 05:39:00Embassy SeoulSECRETMARR MASS PARM PREL VE KS
06SEOUL631NEW ROK REPRESENTATIVE TO SOFA JOINT COMMITTEE
[...] (U) Embassy received February 27 a diplomatic note announcing the appointment of Cho Taeyong, the new DG for North American Affairs Bureau, to be the new ROK representative to the SOFA Joint Committee. Full text of the note and DG Cho's bio follows. 2. (U) Begin Text: Ministry of Foreig [...]
2006-02-27 08:53:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL KS
06SEOUL742ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON RESTRICTING ROK ARMS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-08 08:14:00Embassy SeoulSECRETMARR MASS PARM VE KS
06SEOUL837ROKG DELIVERED: DONATIONS TO IRAQ AND AFGHAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-15 08:13:00Embassy SeoulSECRETMARR MASS MOPS PINS PREL KS
06SEOUL914NEW ROK ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO SOFA JOINT
[...] (U) Embassy received March 17 a diplomatic note announcing the appointment of MOFAT North America Bureau Deputy Director General Lim Sungnam to be the new Alternate Representative to the SOFA Joint Committee. Full text of the note and Mr. Lim's bio follows: 2. (U) Begin text: Ministr [...]
2006-03-22 02:10:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL KS
06SEOUL920RESPONSE ON NOGUN-RI MEMORIAL FUNDING DELIVERED TO
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-22 05:33:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS KS
06SEOUL935SENATOR BOND'S MARCH 20 CALL ON MINISTER OF
[...] (C) In a March 20 meeting with Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond, ROK Minister of Unification Lee Jong-seok underscored the level of importance the ROKG attached to the U.S.-ROK alliance, stressing that Seoul looked to Washington to counterbalance the increasing Chinese influence in the region. [...]
2006-03-23 04:30:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM MASS ECON EAID KN KS
06SINGAPORE201SINGAPORE SCENESETTER FOR PM A/S HILLEN'S VISIT
[...] (C) I look forward to welcoming you to Singapore during your February 6-7 visit here. Your visit comes at an important time to: -- thank Singapore for its diplomatic and military support for Coalition actions in Iraq; -- encourage Singapore to expand its role and level of commitment in A [...]
2006-01-24 08:24:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS SN
06SKOPJE105MACEDONIA & NATO MEMBERSHIP: DEFENSE REFORMS ON
[...] (C/REL NATO) SUMMARY: Macedonia is in its 7th MAP cycle and has made significant progress in meeting its defense reform goals, but still falls short in terms of meeting political and economic MAP criteria. To be considered a strong candidate for NATO membership by mid-2007, with a view to rece [...]
2006-02-02 07:14:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALNATO PREL MARR MASS MK
06SKOPJE734MACEDONIAN GOVERNMENT WELCOMES GPOI PARTNERSHIP
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-04 10:45:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO MARR MASS MK
06SOFIA1119BULGARIA CONSULTS ON MANPADS SALES TO EGYPT
[...] (U) This is an action request -- please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) On August 9, Christo Atanasov, head of the Export Control Department of the Ministry of Economy, informed us that Bulgarian arms manufacturer Samel 90 has applied to export 100 sets of MANPADS components to Egypt. The proposed [...]
2006-08-09 12:29:00Embassy SofiaSECRETPARM PREL MARR MASS ETTC EG BU
06SOFIA1135INTERIOR MINISTER PETKOV: BULGARIA HESITANT ON WMD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-11 14:43:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MNUC MARR BU
06SOFIA1204BULGARIA: DIP NOTE ON MANPADS SALES TO EGYPT
[...] (U) This is an action request -- please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) On August 24, we received a Diplomatic Note from Parisa Popnikolova of the MFA's International Security Directorate which formally informs the U.S. of a planned MANPADS component transfer in accordance with the U.S.-Bulgaria MA [...]
2006-08-25 12:16:00Embassy SofiaSECRETPARM PREL MARR MASS ETTC EG BU
06SOFIA1216BULGARIA ON BOARD FOR NATO STRATEGIC AIRLIFT
[...] (C) We delivered reftel A talking points to Zlatin Krystev, acting head of the MFA's International Security Directorate on August 24. After conferring with MOD colleagues, Krystev reconfirmed Bulgaria's commitment to the Letter of Intent (LOI) signed previously, adding that "there is no sugge [...]
2006-08-29 13:56:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS MOPS NATO BU
06SOFIA1393BULGARIA CONSULTS ON ARMS TRANSFERS TO GEORGIA
[...] (U) This is an action request -- please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) On September 26, Christo Atanasov and Ivelina Bachevanova of the Ministry of Economy's Export Control Department informed us of a high-value export application for sale of Bulgarian weapons and ammunition to the Republic of Geo [...]
2006-09-28 14:26:00Embassy SofiaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM MASS ETTC GG BU
06SOFIA553BULGARIA: NEW CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF TO CONTINUE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. President Purvanov has appointed Lieutenant General Zlatan Stoykov to be Bulgaria's new Chief of the General Staff. Stoykov is a strong supporter of increased U.S./NATO engagement as well as Bulgaria's continued participation in OIF and ISAF. From the U.S. point of view, he is [...]
2006-04-19 12:12:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL PGOV BU
06STATE116138LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUIRED FOR ALL GPOI
[...] (U) Summary: The Department requests that all Posts participating in the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) conduct human rights vetting for related training and activities as mandated by the annual Foreign Operations Appropriations Acts (FOAA) (Section 551 in the FY 2006 FOAA). Plea [...]
2006-07-14 22:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PHUM
06STATE190867SMA NEGOTIATIONS ROUND V: TOWARDS THE FINAL ROUND
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Round Five of negotiations on funding levels for the Special Measures Agreement (SMA) between the United States and Republic of Korea (ROK) took place at the State Department on November 13, 2006. Lasting one day, the talks concluded with the two parties falling short of a final [...]
2006-11-22 22:50:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKS PM PREL MARR MASS MCAP
06TAIPEI1339 KMT DEFENSE COUNTER-PROPOSAL: ROUND TWO
[...] (C) Summary. KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou is making another push for a KMT alternative defense proposal after failing to achieve party consensus before his late March visit to Washington. While Ma appears sincere in his effort to "get the defense issue behind him" before the 2008 presidential [...]
2006-04-17 09:31:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS MCAP TW
06TAIPEI229KMT CHAIRMAN MA SEEKS TO TAKE THE INITIATIVE ON
[...] (C) Summary. After sixteen months of mechanically obstructing the Defense Procurement Special Budget weapons systems, the KMT under the leadership of Chairman Ma Ying-jeou is moving to develop an alternative proposal on defense policy and arms procurement. Ma has established a task force to [...]
2006-01-24 06:16:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARS MASS MCAP TW
06TAIPEI29KMT FLEXIBILITY ON ARMS PROCUREMENT: APPEARANCE OR
[...] (C) Summary: In an apparent signal of increasing Kuomintang party (KMT) flexibility on arms procurement, on December 27, KMT Spokesperson Cheng Lee-wen quoted Ma as saying there is now "space" to give the arms issue a "reasonable review" in the Legislative Yuan (LY). Ma pledged the KMT will [...]
2006-01-04 10:28:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETMASS MCAP PGOV TW
06TAIPEI3165AIT DIRECTOR'S SEPT 12 MEETING WITH NSC SECRETARY
[...] (C) During a September 12 meeting, the Director discussed the internal situation and defense budget with NSC Secretary General Chiou I-jen. Chiou discounted the staying power of Shih Ming-de's street protests, claiming President Chen remains calm about the threat to him. Chiou said Ma Ying- [...]
2006-09-13 03:48:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV MASS TW
06TAIPEI3233 TAIWAN DEFENSE BUDGET BATTLE IN FALL LY SESSION
[...] (C) Summary. Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Ma Ying-jeou and other party leaders are saying they want to move forward on defense procurement when the fall Legislative Yuan (LY) session begins September 19. While Ma has repeatedly assured AIT he is serious about defense and wants to pa [...]
2006-09-18 10:16:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MARR TW
06TAIPEI3520FOREIGN MINISTER JAMES HUANG ON REGIONAL ISSUES
[...] (C) Summary: The Director discussed recent developments in East Asia, Central America, and Taiwan domestic politics with Foreign Minister James Huang (Chih-fang) on October 12. Huang reiterated Taipei's support for U.S. policy on North Korea and said regional instability underscored the need [...]
2006-10-13 09:40:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS TW NU
06TAIPEI3627DEFENSE MINISTER LEE REPORTS EXTENSIVE MND AND LY
[...] (C) During an October 23 meeting with Director, Defense Minister Lee Jye briefed on recent discussions with key LY members on the long-stalled defense budget and committed to continued close contact with AIT on this subject. Lee informed Director of a recent letter from former Deputy Secre [...]
2006-10-24 08:59:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETPGOV MASS TW
06TAIPEI3974MAYOR MA HOPEFUL ON DEFENSE, MAYORAL ELECTIONS,
[...] (C) Summary. Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou told the Director on November 24 that the December 9 Kaohsiung mayoral election remains too close to call, while in Taipei KMT candidate Hau Lung-bin appears to be maintaining his substantial lead. Stating that the Legislative Yuan (LY) had effectively [...]
2006-11-27 22:15:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV MASS MARR TW
06TAIPEI4110DEFENSE MINISTER LEE UPBEAT ON DEFENSE BUDGET
[...] (C) During a 12 December meeting with the Director, Defense Minister Lee Jye briefed on his recent discussions with LY members on the defense budget and indicated that his information is that the 2006 supplemental budget will be passed by the procedural committee next Tuesday 19 December 20 [...]
2006-12-13 08:56:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETPGOV MASS TW
06TAIPEI512 TAIWAN - SHARING U.S. CONCERNS ON ARMS SALES TO
[...] (S) AIT delivered the talking points reftel to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of National Defense (MND). MOFA North American Affairs Acting Director Leo Lee assured AIT that he would pass U.S. concerns to the National Security Council (NSC) and other relevant governm [...]
2006-02-16 09:44:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETPGOV MASS PARM MARR PHUM ETTC PREL VE CH TW
06TAIPEI54 PFP INSIDER SAYS: PFP HAS NO FUTURE
[...] (C) Summary: People First Party (PFP) legislator Lin Yu-fang told AIT that the PFP has no political future and that he and a number of other legislators will be returning to the KMT before the next LY session begins in February. Lin describes PFP Chairman James Soong as deeply jealous over t [...]
2006-01-06 09:38:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV MASS MCAP TW
06TAIPEI865CHAIRMAN MA HEADS TO WASHINGTON EMPTY-HANDED
[...] (C) Summary. KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou had promised to present his alternative defense procurement proposal before he traveled to Washington. The KMT legislative caucus, however, unexpectedly blocked that initiative. KMT legislators blamed President Chen's NUC/NUG announcement for making a [...]
2006-03-16 05:08:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARS MASS MCAP TW
06TEGUCIGALPA522NEW MOD/MFA DEMARCHED ON NEED FOR RAPID GOH
[...] (SBU) Post has to-date received a noncommittal diplomatic note acknowledging receipt of the diplomatic note 010. 2. (SBU) On February 7th, PolOff delivered demarche ref A and talking points in English and Spanish on GPOI and the exchange of the Article 505 agreement diplomatic notes to Min [...]
2006-03-16 13:26:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL PGOV KPKO HO
06TEGUCIGALPA621HONDURAS ENTERS INTO FORCE ON ARTICLE 505
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-30 16:13:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL PGOV KTIA KPKO HO
06TELAVIV1009U.S.-ISRAEL JPMG FOLLOW-UP: ISRAELI RESPONSE TO
[...] (C) On March 2, Israeli MOD POL-MIL Bureau Senior Coordinator for Strategic Dialogues and Defense Cooperation Rami Yungman passed poloff the nonpaper in paragraph six -- Israel's response to a U.S. presentation on proposed defense sales to the Middle East that was made at the January 11 U.S.-Israel [...]
2006-03-13 15:37:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL MARR MASS US XF IR IS MILITARY RELATIONS ISRAEL
06TELAVIV1582ISRAELI DEFMIN MOFAZ DISCUSSES IRAN, TERROR THREAT
[...] (S) In a meeting April 20 with Senators Thad Cochran (R-MS),Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Judd Gregg (R-NH),Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz expressed Israel's gratitude for U.S. support in the Global War on Terror, and its cooperation in military and defense industry matters. Mofaz listed the [...]
2006-04-21 13:05:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PTER PINS MASS MNUC EG SY LE IR IS GOI EXTERNAL COUNTERTERRORISM
06TELAVIV1948ISRAELI DEFMIN PERETZ SAYS COUNTERING TERRORISM,
[...] (C) New Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz told Ambassador Jones May 17 that defending Israel from the terrorist threat is his number one priority. He said that dealing with the Iranian nuclear threat is his second priority, and expressed gratitude for America's support and firm stance on t [...]
2006-05-18 16:14:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS MARR KPAL KWBG MNUC IR JO EG IS GOI INTERNAL EXTERNAL
06TELAVIV3220CODEL MILLER HEARS VIEWS ON WAR FROM ISRAELI MFA
[...] (C) On August 9, Israeli MFA Deputy Director General Yoram Ben Zeev hosted CODEL Miller to lunch in the Israeli Arab town of Abu Ghosh, using the opportunity to convey GOI views on the ongoing war against Hizballah, and stressing that Arabs and Israelis can live side-by-side in peace and harmo [...]
2006-08-15 12:13:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL OVIP ASEC MOPS MASS PTER LE IS
06TELAVIV3245ISRAELI MOD PRESSED TO TAKE QUICK STEPS TO HELP
[...] (C) Responding to the Charge's urgings that Israel act quickly to end the sea blockade of Lebanon, re-open Beirut International Airport, and allow mobile bridges to be erected in southern Lebanon to facilitate shipments of outside assistance to needy Lebanese, Israeli MOD POL-MIL Bureau Head Amos G [...]
2006-08-16 10:51:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS PHUM PTER KPAL KWBG MASS LE SY IL
06TELAVIV3440NEW ISRAELI MOD DG ASHKENAZI OUTLINES HIS GOALS
[...] (C) New Israeli MOD Director General MGEN (Ret.) Gabi Ashkenazi told the Ambassador August 24 that his first priority is complete transformation of Israel's export control system and restoration of U.S. trust in it. He promised to personally involve himself in the legislative process so that Israel [...]
2006-08-29 16:19:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL ETTC MOPS MASS PINR SY LE IS
06TELAVIV3441ISRAELI DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE ANALYSTS ON THE
[...] (S/NF) On August 24, a group of Israeli Defense Intelligence (IDI) analysts briefed visiting Senate Foreign Relations Committee senior staffer Puneet Talwar on the IDI's preliminary assessment of the 34-day war between Israel and Hizballah in southern Lebanon. The IDI team was lead by Colonel [...]
2006-08-29 16:35:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRET//NOFORNPREL MOPS MASS SY LE IS
06TELAVIV3484ISRAELI KNESSET SPEAKER PROVIDES UPDATE ON DRAFT
[...] (SBU) On August 10, the Ambassador received a letter from Knesset Speaker Dahlia Itzik that provides an update on draft export control legislation. The letter was sent in response to questions the Ambassador raised in his July 12 meeting with Itzik. The text of the portions of the letter that [...]
2006-08-31 14:52:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL ETTC MASS IS
06TELAVIV3781ISRAELI MOD POLDIR TRAVEL TO CHINA
[...] (C) During a meeting on September 21, MOD Political Director Amos Gilad informed the Ambassador that he will travel to Beijing on September 24 at the invitation of the China Institute for International Strategic Studies for a strategic dialogue and discussions with MFA and MOD officials. Half [...]
2006-09-21 15:19:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR PARM CH IS
06TELAVIV3783AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES ARMS TRANSFER POLICY TO
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-21 15:28:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PARM PREL OTRA VE IS
06TELAVIV3784ISRAELI MOD ON LEBANON WITHDRAWAL, OVERFLIGHTS,
[...] (C) Summary: Amos Gilad, the director of the military-political division at the Israeli Ministry of Defense, told the Ambassador September 21 that Israeli forces would need another one-to-three weeks to complete their withdrawal from Lebanon. He stressed that this delay is for purely technica [...]
2006-09-21 15:34:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL MASS PARM ASEC LE IS
06TELAVIV3818ISRAELI MOD POSES QUESTIONS ABOUT USG ARMS
[...] (C) Responding to ref A demarche, Israeli MOD Strategic Dialogues and Cooperation Coordinator Rami Yungman posed a number of questions to poloff in their meeting September 21. Stressing that Israel wants to "do the right thing" with respect to Venezuela, Yungman said he would be grateful for a [...]
2006-09-27 09:25:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PARM PREL ETTC VE IS
06TELAVIV4032USSC DAYTON RAISES RAFAH, AMA AND BADR BRIGADE WITH ISA DISKIN
[...] (C) Summary: Israel Security Agency (ISA) Director Yuval Diskin told the USSC, LTG Keith W. Dayton, that Israel's primary concern with the normalization of operations at the Rafah terminal are derived from U.S. and Palestinian failures to follow through with commitments made in the November 15, 20 [...]
2006-10-12 15:07:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS KPAL KWBG MASS PINR EG JO IS
06TELAVIV4042CODEL WARNER'S MEETING WITH ISRAELI DEFMIN PERETZ
[...] (C) CODEL Warner's October 3 meeting with Israel Defense Minister Amir Peretz focused on lessons learned from Israel's war with Hizballah in southern Lebanon, and missile defense. (Reftels report on the CODEL's meetings with Prime Minister Olmert and Foreign Minister Livni.) Accompanied by MOD [...]
2006-10-13 14:15:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS PGOV OREP KWBG LE IR SY IS
06TELAVIV4069TWO FORMER IDF CHIEFS OF STAFF OFFER OPPOSING
[...] (C) In separate meetings September 22 and October 10, former IDF Chiefs of Staff Amnon Lipkin-Shahak and Moshe Yaalon provided POL and DAO sharply differing assessments of how Israel should deal with Syria. These assessments mirror a broader debate in Israel, with political commentators and [...]
2006-10-16 13:32:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MASS SY LE IR IS
06TELAVIV4148READOUT OF ISRAEL MOD POL-MIL BUREAU CHIEF'S VISIT
[...] (C) On October 17, the chief advisor to Israeli MOD POL-MIL Bureau Chief Amos Gilad gave poloff a readout of Gilad's meetings with Chinese MFA and MOD officials during his September 25-28 visit to Beijing. During those meetings, the Chinese officials reportedly said that China: A) will not [...]
2006-10-19 14:27:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PTER ETTC KPKO MASS MARR MNUC CH
06TELAVIV4373ISRAELI MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY HEAD ON MISSILE
[...] (C) In an October 8 meeting, Israel Missile Defense Agency head Arieh Herzog told visiting House Armed Services Committee counsel Roger Zakheim that Israel is working with the U.S. to address (a) a gap in its missile defense (MD) capability vis-a-vis a potential future threat of Iranian nucle [...]
2006-11-02 15:59:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS IR IS
06TELAVIV453MFO DG LAROCCO LAYS OUT NEXT STEPS ON HELO
[...] (C) In a January 30 meeting with Ambassador Jones, Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) Director General James Larocco reviewed next steps for concluding the MFO's transition to Blackhawk helicopters, noting U.S. success in obtaining Israel's agreement, in principle, to pay its USD 2 millio [...]
2006-01-31 15:09:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS KPKO EG IS GOI EXTERNAL MILITARY RELATIONS
06TELAVIV638ISRAELI REACTTION TO PRESIDENT BUSH'S STATEMENT
[...] (C) Over the past week, GOI officials have commented without solicitation on President Bush's February 2 remarks to Reuters to the effect that the U.S. would defend Israel in a crisis with Iran, saying Israel welcomes America's support, but is prepared to defend itself. These comments reflect [...]
2006-02-13 08:11:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR MARR MASS IS ISRAEL RELATIONS MILITARY
06TELAVIV683ISRAELI MOD DG TOREN FORCEFULLY OBJECTS TO U.S.
[...] (S) Responding to ref A points, MOD DG Jacob Toren told the Ambassador on February 8 that: -- He cannot agree with the U.S. position and urges the U.S. to re-examine its objections. Agreeing to the U.S. position on the ELTA radar transfer to Russia sets another precedent that Israel cannot [...]
2006-02-15 15:01:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL MASS MARR RS IS IN MILITARY RELATIONS ISRAEL
06TELAVIV92SCENESETTER FOR JANUARY 11, 2006 JOINT POL-MIL
[...] (C) The Joint Pol-Mil Group (JPMG) meeting will be taking place at a time when Israel's domestic political situation is in flux and recent progress on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has stalled. PM Sharon suffered a significant brain hemorrhage on January 4, and is now in critical condition, [...]
2006-01-06 16:41:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PINR PGOV PTER MASS OTRA PARM ISRAEL RELATIONS MILITARY GOI EXTERNAL INTERNAL ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS
06THEHAGUE2047NETHERLANDS/U.S.: PDAS VOLKER DISCUSSES BILATERAL
[...] (C) Summary: During his September 12 visit to The Hague, EUR PDAS Volker discussed the road to Riga, detainee policy, Lebanon, ICTY compliance (septel),Guatemala's UNSC bid, contacts with Syria (ref b),OSCE reform and presidency, the Arms Trade Treaty concept, JSF, and energy security. He met wit [...]
2006-09-20 05:38:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG MASS NATO OSCE PHUM UN NL
06THEHAGUE762NETHERLANDS: PLANS TO EXPAND PEACE AND SECURITY
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. (SBU) Summary: The GONL is paying increasing attention to African Peace and Security Architecture and is ready to commit additional resources. The GONL wishes, in cooperation with the Belgians, to take a lead on Burundi Security Sector [...]
2006-04-07 14:51:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPREL KGHA KHIV KPKO MARR MASS MOPS BE BY CG
06TIRANA747DELAYS IN THE ALBANIAN CHEMICAL WEAPONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Preparations for the Albanian Chemical Weapons Elimination Program have been delayed due to damage sustained during testing of the destruction equipment and required modifications to the system. The delays have resulted in the postponement of the start of operations at the destr [...]
2006-07-14 13:27:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PARM PREL SENV AL
06TIRANA822NIGHT OF A THOUSAND DINNERS RAISES FUNDS - AND
[...] (U) Embassy Tirana hosted its third Night of a Thousand Dinners reception on July 24 at the Ambassador's Residence, in cooperation with the Albanian Mine Action Executive (AMAE) and the Victims of Mines and Weapons Association (VMA). Ambassador noted that, with most high- and medium-priority m [...]
2006-08-02 15:03:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHDP MASS PREL AL
06TIRANA846SCENESETTER FOR CODEL LUGAR'S VISIT TO ALBANIA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Mr. Chairman, the Albanian Chemical Weapons Elimination Program (ACWEP) is proceeding apace. Although delays in testing the destruction equipment in Germany mean that destruction will not have begun by the time of your visit, the program is nevertheless on track to complete des [...]
2006-08-11 10:10:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PARM MASS NATO PGOV ECON PREL AL
06TOKYO4553EMBASSY EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE SPY-1F PROGRAM
[...] (S) Summary: Embassy Tokyo is actively engaged in efforts to equip the 19DD destroyer with SM-2 and SPY-1F capabilities. The Ambassador has raised the SPY-1F issue with Defense Minister Nukaga and embassy officers have worked closely with counterparts from Lockheed Martin, the Maritime Staff [...]
2006-08-11 09:27:00Embassy TokyoSECRETMARR MASS PREL JA
06TOKYO4557EMBASSY EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE SPY-1F PROGRAM
[...] (S) Summary: Embassy Tokyo is actively engaged in efforts to equip the 19DD destroyer with SM-2 and SPY-1F capabilities. The Ambassador has raised the SPY-1F issue with Defense Minister Nukaga and embassy officers have worked closely with counterparts from Lockheed Martin, the Maritime Staff [...]
2006-08-13 23:08:00Embassy TokyoSECRETMARR MASS PREL JA
06TOKYO4628YOUR VISIT TO JAPAN
[...] (C) Summary: Your visit to Japan comes at a important time in the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance. The July 5 DPRK missile launches have generated unprecedented public and political interest in our bilateral defense relationship, especially in the field of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD). Your m [...]
2006-08-15 07:58:00Embassy TokyoSECRETPREL MARR MASS PGOV JA
06TOKYO4892YOUR VISIT TO JAPAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The July 5 DPRK missile launches have generated unprecedented interest among Japanese in the U.S.-Japan defense relationship. This is particularly true for Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD). Your meetings in Tokyo, and the high-profile you will lend to the USS Shiloh's arrival in [...]
2006-08-25 09:23:00Embassy TokyoSECRETPREL MARR MASS PGOV JA
06TOKYO5080NAVY SECRETARY WINTER STRESSES U.S.-JAPAN
[...] (C) Summary. During a 20-minute meeting on August 28, Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter told Japan,s FM Taro Aso SIPDIS that the Secretary's visit symbolized the U.S. perception of the importance of cooperation between the navies and governments of both countries. The Secretary emphasize [...]
2006-09-06 08:38:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS PGOV JA
06TOKYO5515JDA AVM MORIYA ON DEFENSE BUDGETS, TRANSFORMATION,
[...] (C) Summary: Japan Defense Agency (JDA) Vice Minister Takemasa Moriya assured the DCM over Japan's commitment to implement the May 1 Alliance Transformation Roadmap and to fund necessary defense requirements, including Host Nation Support. During a September 22 dinner, Moriya said that constr [...]
2006-09-25 09:45:00Embassy TokyoSECRET//NOFORNMARR PREL PGOV MASS JA
06TOKYO6326IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS
[...] Pursuant to reftel, Embassy Tokyo Political Officer called on Akihito Teruuchi of the MOFA Foreign Policy Bureau's recently created Special Task Force for Stabilization and Reconstruction (J-STAR). Teruuchi, who attended the October 10 meeting in Moscow, was familiar with the Transportation a [...]
2006-11-01 08:21:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR KPKO JA
06TRIPOLI374EUCOM J5 MG GRATION BEGINS MIL-MIL DIALOGUE WITH LIBYA
[...] (C) EUCOM J-5 MG Scott Gration became the first American general officer to visit Libya in over a quarter of a century during a low key July 8-12 visit. His visit was hosted by MG Ahmed Mahmoud Az-Zway, the nominal head of the Staff College and Bureau of Technical Coordination, and de facto Li [...]
2006-07-30 11:25:00Embassy TripoliCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL MASS LY
06ULAANBAATAR539Secretary Johanns' Visit Advances Relationship
[...] (U) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Secretary for Agriculture Mike Johanns headed a Presidential Delegation which visited Mongolia July 12-13. During very cordial meetings with President Enkhbayar and Prime Minister Enkhbold, Johanns conveyed President Bush's congratulations on Mongolia's 800th annivers [...]
2006-07-18 01:47:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OVIP EAID MASS MG US
06ULAANBAATAR550Mongolia to Send 7th Rotation to Iraq
[...] (U) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent the following diplomatic note to the Embassy on July 19: Begin text (informal embassy translation) (Complimentary opening) and takes the opportunity to state that, in relation to the completion of the period of duty for the sixth rotation of Mongol [...]
2006-07-19 09:17:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PREL MG IQ
06ULAANBAATAR553GOM Explains Decision on 7th Troop Rotation to
[...] (U) Reftel reported GOM's decision to send a seventh rotation of soldiers to Iraq, consisting of a "small number of command staff officers." The sixth rotation, whose tour is up in September, consists of 100 soldiers, serving under Polish command in Camp Echo, performing force protection dut [...]
2006-07-20 23:18:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PREL KPAO MG IZ
06ULAANBAATAR554GOM Explains Decision on 7th Troop Rotation to
[...] (U) Summary: In a July 20 meeting, the Foreign Minister reiterated to Ambassador the Mongolian government's support for the war on terrorism and its commitment to remain a member of the coalitions in Iraq and Afghanistan. He said that there had been no opposition in the Cabinet to a seventh [...]
2006-07-20 23:21:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PREL KPAO MG IZ
06ULAANBAATAR646Visiting PACOM Commander Admiral Fallon Makes Progress On
[...] (SBU) PACOM Commander Admiral William J. Fallon paid his first visit to Mongolia, August 19-21, at the invitation of Mongolian Chief of the General Staff LTG Togoo. The Admiral's observation of Mongolia's first-ever multinational peacekeeping training exercise, Khaan Quest 06, and joint press [...]
2006-08-25 00:20:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL PTER KPKO MG IZ PL
06ULAANBAATAR667WHITHER U.S.-MONGOLIA RELATIONS?
[...] (U) As I conclude my three-year tour as chief of mission in Mongolia, I offer the following reflections on the past and recommendations for the future, as we pursue the "comprehensive partnership" with Mongolia that was first enunciated in the July 2004, and reaffirmed in the November 2005, Jo [...]
2006-09-07 09:54:00Embassy UlaanbaatarCONFIDENTIALMG PREL EAID ECON PGOV KMCA MASS
06USNATO734SPECIAL ENVOY NATSIOS MEETS WITH NATO SECRETARY
[...] (C) Summary. Special Envoy to Sudan Andrew Natsios met December 15 with NATO Secretary General (SYG) de Hoop Scheffer to discuss the situation in Darfur, relations between NATO and the African Union (AU),and the spread of instability into Chad and the Central African Republic. Natsios said d [...]
2006-12-20 13:30:00Mission USNATOCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS NATO AU SU UN
06VIENNA3022AUSTRIAN ELECTION FOLLOW-UP: GREENS NOW NUMBER
[...] (SBU) Summary: The results of Austria's October 1 elections shifted somewhat with the announcement of the tally of absentee votes on October 9. In the final count, the Greens emerged for the first time as Austria's third strongest party. On October 11, Austrian President Heinz Fischer gave [...]
2006-10-12 08:53:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON MASS AU
06VILNIUS15(C) GOL UNLIKELY TO APPROVE HELICOPTER TRAINING
[...] (C) We delivered ref A points regarding the Lithuanian firm Avia Baltika's license application to broker helicopter training to Iranian pilots in Russia to Martynas Lukosevicius of the MFA'S Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament Division, January 6. Encouraging Lukosevicius to share [...]
2006-01-06 15:48:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALKSTC PARM PREL ETTC MASS IR RS LH
06VILNIUS487(C) LITHUANIA'S ISAF PRT (C-RE6-00473)
[...] (C) This cable responds to reftel's questions about host country's Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT) in Afghanistan. -------------------------------- GOL COMMITTED TO AFGHANISTAN PRT -------------------------------- 2. (C) The GOL remains committed to leading the PRT in Ghor Provin [...]
2006-05-26 11:25:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALAF PINR MASS MOPS PTER LH
06VILNIUS51(C) GOL DENIES EXPORT LICENSE FOR IRANIAN HELO
[...] (C) Martynas Lukosevicius of the MFA's Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament Division informed us January 19 that the GOL would refuse the Lithuanian firm Avia Baltika's request for a license to broker helicopter training in Russia for Iranian pilots (ref C). The decision of gover [...]
2006-01-20 13:24:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALKSTC PARM PREL ETTC MASS IR RS LH
06WARSAW1171POLISH MILITARY INTELLIGENCE REFORM: CASTING OUT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On June 9, President Lech Kaczynski signed into law three bills that will liquidate Poland's existing Military Information Services (WSI) on September 30, 2006 in order to create two new services on October 1, 2006, the Military Intelligence Service (SWW) and the Military Counte [...]
2006-06-14 12:07:00Embassy WarsawUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MCAP PGOV MARR PL
06WARSAW131ASSISTANT SECRETARIES FRIED AND FLORY MEETING WITH
[...] (C) State Department Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Dan Fried, and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy Peter Flory, accompanied by Ambassador, EUR DAS Mark Pekala, NSC Senior Director Damon Wilson, and Polcouns, met January 25 with Prime Mi [...]
2006-01-27 14:57:00Embassy WarsawCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ENRG MASS MARR EINV PL
06WARSAW1445POLAND ON MISSILE DEFENSE: NO PRECONDITIONS, NO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with the CDA on July 17, two senior MFA officials, Americas Director Henryk Szlajfer and International Security Policy Director Robert Kupiecki, reiterated Poland's continuing strategic interest in negotiating a bilateral agreement on Missile Defense (MD) with no prec [...]
2006-07-17 15:46:00Embassy WarsawCONFIDENTIALPREL MARS MASS PL
06WARSAW149RESPONDING TO POLISH NON-PAPER REQUESTING
[...] (C) Summary. Post received January 24 a non-paper apparently prepared personally by DefMin Sikorski, revising the non-paper he had handed to Secretary Rumsfeld December 7 in Washington. Unless otherwise instructed Embassy intends to use talking points at para. 7 in responding to GOP official [...]
2006-01-31 19:00:00Embassy WarsawCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MCAP MASS PGOV OVIP PL
06WARSAW160A/S FRIED AND FLORY DISCUSSIONS WITH POLISH
[...] (C) Summary: A/S Fried's January 24 and 25 discussions with senior officials of President Kaczynski's staff reviewed issues likely to be on the agenda during President Kaczynski's February 9 meeting with President Bush. A/S Fried and Ambassador Ashe also had a separate breakaway meeting wit [...]
2006-02-02 11:42:00Embassy WarsawCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG OVIP MASS PL UP RS
06WARSAW1676MISSILE DEFENSE: STRONG POLITICAL WILL IN POLAND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Public opposition to hosting a U.S. MD site in Poland is, as the opposition to the Iraq War, thin and not strongly felt. All major political parties on the left and the right continue to support an MD site, and the government leadership is committed to the project. There is no do [...]
2006-08-11 14:46:00Embassy WarsawCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS PL
06WARSAW2091POLAND SUPPORTS U.S. ARMS TRANSFER POLICY TO
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-27 14:56:00Embassy WarsawCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PARM PREL VE PL
06WARSAW497POLISH DEFENSE TRANSFORMATION AT A STRATEGIC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Despite its position as a minority government and ongoing domestic political battles, the Marcinkiewicz government is beginning to define the future strategic direction of the Polish military. In the coming months, the parliament will consider bills that would radically reorganiz [...]
2006-03-17 09:54:00Embassy WarsawCONFIDENTIALPGOV MCAP PREL MARR MASS PL
06WARSAW504POLAND MOVES TO ACCELERATES MILITARY MODERNIZATION
[...] SUMMARY: Polish President Lech Kaczynski and Defense Minister (DefMin) Sikorski announced their shared intention to accelerate modernization of the Polish military at a press conference following the annual meeting of Defense Ministry and Armed Forces leadership on March 13. Their plan include [...]
2006-03-17 14:29:00Embassy WarsawUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MCAP PREL MARR MASS PL
06YEREVAN1644ARMENIAN ADVANCES WITH FMF AND IMET
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After years of pushing against our refusal to allow use of Foreign Military Financing (FMF to purchase communications equipment for the entire Armenian army -- including units stationed on the border with Azerbaijan -- the Armenian Ministry of Defense (MOD) has finally agreed to [...]
2006-11-27 13:01:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PARM MASS MARR AM AJ
06YEREVAN1776REQUEST FOR LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. The Embassy requests the Department's timely assistance in performing human rights vetting for the following proposed participants in two George C. Marshall Center programs. Ruben Anany [...]
2006-12-29 10:49:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PREL PHUM AM
06YEREVAN215ARMENIA NOT PREPARED TO DONATE TO IRAQI AND AFGHAN
[...] (S/NF) We delivered ref A points regarding GOAM support for Iraqi and Afghan Security Forces to Foreign Relations and Military Cooperation Department Head General-Major Misha Melkonyan February 13. Melkonyan told us that he would forward our request "to military leadership" but that Armenia, [...]
2006-02-13 13:16:00Embassy YerevanSECRETMARR MASS MOPS PINS PREL AF IZ AM
06YEREVAN458SHOOTING DISRUPTS MARCH 29 OSCE MONITORING MISSION
[...] (C) OSCE Special Representative Andrzej Kasprzyk told CDA on March 31 that he called off a March 29 cease fire monitoring event because shots were fired in the vicinity and neither the "N-K" nor the Azeri side could account for their origin. A report signed by OSCE Special Representatives And [...]
2006-03-30 13:07:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS OSCE AJ AM
06ZAGREB1158CROATIA SUPPORTS USG POLICY ON ARMS TO VENEZUELA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-25 12:20:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PARM VE PREL OTRA HR
06ZAGREB240CROATIA CONSIDERING DONATIONS TO IRAQI
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on February 15 to Sanja Bujas-Juraga, Head of the International Security Cooperation Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bujas-Juraga said that they would look for suitable equipment to donate. 2. (SBU) In parallel, ODC Chief has been working wit [...]
2006-02-23 12:00:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PINS PREL AF IZ HR
06ZAGREB820CROATIA ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN NATO TRUST
[...] SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Foreign Minister Kolinda Grabar- Kitarovic briefed members of the diplomatic corps July 4 about Croatia's participation in the NATO trust fund for Bosnia and Herzegovina. She noted that Croatia had benefited from such assistance in the past and could now offer financial a [...]
2006-07-06 13:32:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MASS NATO ZL HR BK REGIONAL ISSUES
07ABIDJAN433IRAQ: NO COTE D'IVOIRE PARTICIPATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-25 17:00:00Embassy AbidjanCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ IV
07ABIDJAN892COTE D'IVOIRE: MINISTRY OF DEFENSE SEEKS U.S.
[...] (C) Summary. Henri Ettien Amoikon, Director of the Minister of Defense's Cabinet, told Poloff August 21 that President Gbagbo told members of the Armed Forces (FANCI - Forces Armees Nationales de Cote d'Ivoire) August 14 that the Ivorian state will pay its year-long arrears of soldiers' bonus [...]
2007-08-23 15:02:00Embassy AbidjanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS IV
07ABUDHABI1161U.S.-UAE GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE AND JOINT MILITARY
[...] (S) Summary: Since the May 2007 Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD),and earlier meetings of the Joint Military Committee (JMC) working groups and Air and Missile Defense working group, we have seen progress in our bilateral mil-to-mil and security relationship in the areas of defense cooperation and [...]
2007-07-12 09:07:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR AE
07ABUDHABI1273UAE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR HAZZA DISCUSSES
[...] (S/NF) Summary: On July 29, UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Hazza and USSC LtG Dayton discussed efforts to support the Palestinian Authority. USSC Dayton urged the UAE to coordinate its security assistance efforts with the USG and stated that he would be coordinating Palestinian security [...]
2007-07-30 10:16:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNKPAL MASS MARR PTER IS IR AE
07ABUDHABI1286POTENTIAL ARMS SALES: STRENGTHENING UAE DEFENSIVE
[...] (S) Summary. On July 31 Ambassador met with DCM, USLO Chief, and DATT to review UAE top priorities for upcoming potential military sales under the framework of the Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD). We discussed which of the proposed systems would be most feasible both to enhance UAE capacity for [...]
2007-08-01 09:09:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPARM PTER MOPS MASS KNNP IR AE
07ABUDHABI158SCENE-SETTER FOR THE VISIT OF U/S FORE TO THE UAE
[...] (SBU) U/S Fore, Mission UAE warmly welcomes you and looks forward to your February 13-14 visit to Dubai. Your meeting with Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (MbR) will allow us to make progress on our new consulate compound (NCC) project and request [...]
2007-02-01 13:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ETTC IR MASS AE
07ABUDHABI458UAE MOVING FORWARD ON GSD; DEFINING THE AGENDA
[...] (C) Summary: Following the October 19, 2006 Gulf Security Dialogue session held in Abu Dhabi, Embassy has identified and clarified key areas of potential cooperation with the UAEG, particularly vis-a-vis the "existential threat" the UAE perceives from Iran. Future GSD discussions with the UAE [...]
2007-03-18 11:59:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR AE
07ABUDHABI480UAEG CONFIRMS MAY 7 DATE FOR NEXT ROUND OF GULF SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-20 14:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP AE
07ABUDHABI486SUPPORT FOR UAE TRANSFER OF HUMVEES TO YEMEN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-21 13:14:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS MOPS YE AE
07ABUDHABI705NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ -- UAE
[...] (S) Although the UAEG expresses concern over the continued violence in Iraq and has been a supporter of efforts to calm sectarian violence and support a moderate secular leadership, Post does not believe the UAE will contribute military resources to the President's new strategy in Iraq. The UA [...]
2007-04-29 13:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ AE
07ABUDHABI717UAEG CONFIRMS PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT ROUND OF GULF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-01 12:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP AE
07ABUDHABI857UAE RESPONSE TO URGENT REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE TO
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST -- See para 4. 2. (SBU) On May 23 we stressed the urgency of assistance to the LAF with both Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) and the Crown Prince's office. Ambassador spoke first with Col. (Ret.) Jack McGuinness, Military Advisor to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince/Dep [...]
2007-05-23 14:14:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS LE AE
07ABUDHABI876FOLLOW-UP ON UAE RESPONSE TO LEBANESE REQUEST FOR
[...] (U) Action request. Please see paras 9 and 10. 2. (C) On May 24, Col. Jack McGuinness (Ret.),Military Advisor to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ),provided Embassy with the text of a message he sent to UAE Director Military Intelligence Brigadier Eissa Saif al Mazrouie an [...]
2007-05-24 14:03:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS LE AE
07ABUDHABI956AFGHAN DEFMIN WARDAK MEETING WITH AMBASSADOR
[...] (S) Summary: On June 8, Afghan Minister of Defense General Wardak told Ambassador that Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has informed President Karzai that the UAE would donate nine Mi-19 helicopters to Afghanistan. General Wardak has passed the UAE and other donor c [...]
2007-06-10 12:48:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETMASS MOPS MCAP PREL AF AE
07ABUJA1508NIGERIAN PEACEKEEPING INITIATIVES PARALYZED BY
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY: There has been little progress in recent months within the Government of Nigeria (GON) to expand its peacekeeping role in Darfur and Somalia under the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) and African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM). The GON has been without ministerial le [...]
2007-07-13 12:54:00Embassy AbujaSECRET//NOFORNMARR MASS PINR PREL NI
07ABUJA2382NIGERIA: DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a November 12 meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Deputy Secretary of State Negroponte and Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua pledged to continue and deepen the U.S.-Nigerian bilateral partnership. The Deputy Secretary praised the Yar'Adua government's commitmen [...]
2007-11-15 13:15:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PREL MASS NI
07ABUJA2398NIGERIA: DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING AT MINISTRY OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a November 12, 2007 meeting at the Ministry of Defense, Deputy Secretary of State Negroponte and Minister of Defense Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed affirmed common goals on defense- and peacekeeping-related matters. Minister Ahmed indicated that the GON was moving forward on p [...]
2007-11-16 12:34:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALKDEM MASS PGOV PREL NI
07ABUJA2449NIGERIA: DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a November 12 meeting with the Deputy Secretary and AF A/S Frazer, Foreign Minister (FM) Ojo SIPDIS Maduekwe praised the relationship between Nigeria and the United States and acknowledged shared interests such as peacekeeping. The FM was concerned, however, over travel [...]
2007-11-28 06:53:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PREL CVIS ECON MASS NI
07ABUJA2450DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH NIGERIAN NATIONAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Nigerian National Security Advisor Mukhtar welcomed Deputy Secretary Negroponte's November 12 visit as USG recognition of Nigeria's importance and the Yar'Adua government's efforts to correct problems associated with the April 2007 elections. Mukhtar described the GoN's efforts to [...]
2007-11-28 06:54:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PINR MASS EPET KPKO KCRIM NI
07ABUJA2497NIGERIA: AFRICOM LEADERSHIP VISIT ABUJA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On November 28-29, Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates and Vice Admiral Robert Moeller visited Abuja to discuss AFRICOM with Nigerian government officials, ECOWAS Commission President Chambas, Gulf of Guinea Energy Security Strategy (GGESS) member representatives, and members of the Nige [...]
2007-12-03 16:54:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV MASS NI
07ACCRA1094AVIAN INFLUENZA (H5N1) OUTBREAK IN GHANA
[...] (U) Summary: Ghana confirmed its first case of H5N1 on April 28, 2007. Since then, the GoG has done a significant amount of work to manage and contain the epidemic. To date there are four confirmed outbreak locations, all in Tema municipality (approximately 20-25 km east of Accra). No huma [...]
2007-05-16 16:15:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDGH KFLU MARR MASS CASC
07ACCRA1818GENERAL WARD'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KUFUOR
[...] (C) Summary: On August 6, President Kufuor told General William E. Ward, Deputy Commander of European Command and the nominee to command Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Ambassador that the U.S. needs to conduct &lots of diplomacy8 concerning AFRICOM. Kufuor reiterated points reported in ref A say [...]
2007-08-29 16:44:00Embassy AccraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS MASS GH
07ACCRA1819GEN WARD MEETS WITH NEW DEFENSE MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary: On August 6, newly installed Minister of Defense Albert Kan-Dapaah told General William E. Ward, Deputy Commander of European Command and Presidential Designate for Commander of Africa Command (AFRICOM) that he looks forward to increased cooperation with the U.S. In a separate mee [...]
2007-08-29 16:45:00Embassy AccraCONFIDENTIALMOPS MASS PGOV PREL GH
07ACCRA872GHANA: POST AND DOD POINTS OF CONTACT FOR AVIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-23 06:59:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU MARR MASS CASC
07ADDISABABA1096ETHIOPIA: DEMARCHE TO ETHIOPIA OVER NORTH KOREAN
[...] (S/NF) Ambassador delivered demarche points on steps Ethiopia is taking to diversify its military production units away from imports from North Korea (ref C) to Prime Minister Meles April 10. Meles noted that the goods imported from North Korea were primarily chemicals for ammunition producti [...]
2007-04-12 12:30:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM MASS MCAP ET KN RS IN CH
07ADDISABABA1207COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST - ACOTA
[...] Embassy Addis Ababa welcomes African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) Program and Policy Coordinator Chip Beck and ACOTA Regional Training and Operations Manager Richard Roan to from o/a April 25-26, 2007. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situat [...]
2007-04-19 10:51:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS OTRA UG ET
07ADDISABABA1230COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST - ACOTA
[...] Embassy Addis Ababa welcomes African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) Program and Policy Coordinator Chip Beck and ACOTA Regional Training and Operations Manager Richard Roan to from o/a April 25-26, 2007. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situat [...]
2007-04-20 06:15:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS OTRA UG ET
07ADDISABABA1309ETHIOPIA: SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF USARCENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY. U.S. engagement with Ethiopia focuses on the objectives of bolstering democratic institutions and processes and the protection of human rights; enhancing regional security and fighting terrorism; and supporting economic reform and development, breaking the cycle of food insecurit [...]
2007-04-27 12:24:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV EAID MASS KDEM ET ER SO
07ADDISABABA1406ETHIOPIA: SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF USCENTCOM CDR
[...] (C) SUMMARY. U.S. engagement with Ethiopia focuses on the objectives of bolstering democratic institutions and processes and the protection of human rights; enhancing regional security and fighting terrorism; and supporting economic reform and development, breaking the cycle of food insecurit [...]
2007-05-08 15:20:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV EAID MASS KDEM ET ER SO
07ADDISABABA1534ETHIOPIA: ADMIRAL FALLON AND PRIME MINISTER MELES
[...] (S/NF) At the conclusion of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral William J. Fallon's discussion with Prime Minister Meles on May 11 (septel),Admiral Fallon and the Ambassador (note-taker) spoke in private with the Prime Minister as other participants left the room. Admiral Fallon [...]
2007-05-21 15:49:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL MOPS MASS CASC KPAO ET
07ADDISABABA1535ETHIOPIA: BROKEN PROMISES, UNMET EXPECTATIONS --
[...] (S/NF) U.S.-Ethiopian mil-to-mil relations, specifically security assistance, are currently facing their most difficult challenges in the eleven years the Ambassador has observed U.S.-Ethiopian relations. The deterioration is an accumulation of missteps, misunderstandings, and misreadings of [...]
2007-05-21 16:02:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL MARR MASS ET US SO
07ADDISABABA1743FINDING ALTERNATIVES TO DPRK TRADE AND STOPPING
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Embassy Addis has pressed Ethiopian senior officials at every ministry and at every level to establish alternatives to North Korean trade and military ties. Ethiopia has significantly reduced trade with North Korea and is moving forward on phasing out the country's sole ammunit [...]
2007-06-05 09:32:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM MARR MASS MCAP ECON KN ET
07ADDISABABA2030U.S. SOLDIER BASED AT EMBASSY INVOLVED IN FATAL MOTOR
[...] (U) On June 25, 2007, at approximately 0950 hours, an Amcit active duty U.S. Army soldier (E-4 Specialist) based at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa was involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a Ethiopian national pedestrian (female, 40 to 50 years of age). 2. (U [...]
2007-06-28 05:14:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KJUS MASS ODIP ET
07ADDISABABA205SOMALIA: ETHIOPIAN STATE MINISTER TO ANNOUNCE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tekeda informed Ambassador on January 23 that he was preparing a public statement on the Ethiopian military's withdrawal from Somalia, following consultations between Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (TFG) President Yusuf and Ethiopian [...]
2007-01-24 13:09:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS MASS SO ET KE KN
07ADDISABABA207ETHIOPIA: USG ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO MEET BURDEN OF
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Ethiopia's announcement that it will begin withdrawing troops from Somalia highlight the GOE's assessment that it has largely met its strategic objectives. While active engagement by the USG and others in the international community will be required to mobilize and support an [...]
2007-01-24 14:38:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRETEAID PREL MASS KDEM ET SO
07ADDISABABA2265 ETHIOPIA: FLOOD WARNING - PREPARING FOR THE WORSE
[...] SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST for AF Bureau, USAID-OFDA, DCHA and DOD/OSD: Early warning for the Horn of Africa forecasts heavy rainfall in the Ethiopian highlands, great or greater than last year's, during the July-Sept "kiremt" season with serious floods likely, especially in major river basins [...]
2007-07-18 08:34:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM PREL PREF MASS ET
07ADDISABABA233SOMALIA: PRIME MINISTER MELES URGES DIPLOMACY
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Prime Minister Meles called the USG's AC-130 strike "terrific" in targeting extremists without any civilian casualties, but termed the Washington Post press report--less than 24 hours after the strike--as unacceptable. The leak comes as Meles hosts the African Union summit wit [...]
2007-01-25 17:46:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR MOPS MASS ET SO
07ADDISABABA234SOMALIA: PRIME MINISTER MELES URGES DIPLOMACY
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Prime Minister Meles called the USG's AC-130 strike "terrific" in targeting extremists without any civilian casualties, but termed the Washington Post press report--less than 24 hours after the strike--as unacceptable. The leak comes as Meles hosts the African Union summit wit [...]
2007-01-25 17:50:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PINR MOPS MASS ET SO
07ADDISABABA2361ETHIOPIA: PRIME MINISTER WEIGHED DOWN BY SOMALI
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Prime Minister Meles, visibly weighed by the past weeks of tough negotiations on the amnesty for 38 high profile opposition leaders jailed since December 2005, and the close oversight of operations in Somalia and the Ogaden, questioned the Ambassador on July 24 over the Ogaden [...]
2007-07-25 15:34:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRETPREL PINS CASC EAID MASS MOPS ET SO IS
07ADDISABABA2390DOD 1206 FY08 DRAFT ETHIOPIA PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
[...] AmEmbassy Addis Ababa supports the application of Section 1206 funds toward the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) for combat engineering support, and endorses the two separate proposals forwarded separately by Security Assistance Office (SAO) to USCENTCOM. The first proposal requests per [...]
2007-07-30 11:21:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL MASS ET
07ADDISABABA2444GOE AGREEMENT TO SECTION 1206
[...] SUMMARY. Embassy Addis Ababa has received diplomatic note 2-78/33/3/07 dated August 3, 2007, from the Government of Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accepting the terms and conditions of section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (reftel). END SUMMARY. [...]
2007-08-03 14:15:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL KTIA MARR ET
07ADDISABABA2577ETHIOPIA: SECSTATE HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING APPROVAL
[...] (SBU) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following Ethiopian military candidate who has been nominated for USG-sponsored training, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. (SBU) The candidate has been nominated to [...]
2007-08-17 05:16:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MASS PGOV ET
07ADDISABABA2785ETHIOPIA: SECSTATE HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING APPROVAL
[...] (SBU) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following Ethiopian military or government candidates who have been nominated for a USG-sponsored conference, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. (SBU) The candidates h [...]
2007-09-10 14:39:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MASS PGOV ET
07ADDISABABA3027ETHIOPIA: SECSTATE HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING APPROVAL FOR GOE
[...] (SBU) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following Ethiopian military or government candidates who have been nominated for a USG-sponsored seminar, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. (SBU) The candidates have [...]
2007-10-11 11:35:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MASS ET PGOV
07ADDISABABA3099ETHIOPIA: EQUIPMENT REQUEST FOR DARFUR
[...] (SBU) AmEmbassy Addis Ababa supports the application of peacekeeping (PKO) funds toward the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) to equip ENDF troops heading to Darfur to serve as peacekeepers. The GOE has requested that the U.S. provide night vision goggles, bulletproof vests, tents, an [...]
2007-10-22 14:10:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPKO PREL EAID MASS ET SU
07ADDISABABA3159AFRICAN UNION RESPONSE TO U.S. OFFER OF C3IS
[...] This cable is from the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU),2. On October 24, 2007, USAU received Diplomatic Note from the African Union responding to the USAU's note verbale 210/07 of September 7. The diplomatic note from the African Union states that the AU is still in the process [...]
2007-10-25 13:03:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECPS MASS MCAP PREL MOPS AU
07ADDISABABA3160CORRECTION - AFRICAN UNION RESPONSE TO U.S. OFFER
[...] This cable is from the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU),2. On October 24, 2007, USAU received Diplomatic Note from the African Union responding to the USAU's note verbale 210/07 of September 7. The diplomatic note from the African Union states that the AU is still in the process [...]
2007-10-25 13:10:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECPS MASS MCAP PREL MOPS AU
07ADDISABABA3168CORRECTION 3 - AFRICAN UNION RESPONSE TO U.S.
[...] This cable is from the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU),2. On October 24, 2007, USAU received Diplomatic Note from the African Union responding to the USAU's note verbale 210/07 of September 7. The diplomatic note from the African Union states that the AU is still in the process [...]
2007-10-25 13:57:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECPS MASS MCAP PREL MOPS AU
07ADDISABABA3354USAU: AFRICOM COMMANDER GENERAL WARD MEETING WITH
[...] This cable is from U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) Ambassador Dr. Cindy L. Courville. 2. (C) SUMMARY: On November 7 AFRICOM Commander General Ward met Ambassador Said Djinnit, Commissioner of Peace and Security at the African Union to discuss AFRICOM. General Ward described AFR [...]
2007-11-20 05:56:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALEAID PREL MARR MASS
07ADDISABABA3355USAU: AFRICOM COMMANDER WARD MEETING WITH AFRICAN
[...] This cable is from U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) Ambassador Dr. Cindy L. Courville. 2. (C) SUMMARY: AFRICOM Commander, General William Ward met with African Union Commission Chairman Alpha Oumar Konare on November 8. Their discussion focused on the status of standing up AFRIC [...]
2007-11-20 05:57:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALEAID PREL MARR MASS
07ADDISABABA3528PRIME MINISTER MELES ON NORTH KOREAN ARMS
[...] (S/NF) Ambassador and ORA chief met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles on December 10 in follow-up to prior meetings on North Korean relations. The Ambassador expressed appreciation for opening up Ethiopia's munitions factory in Ambo, which operates in connection with North Korea, to a visit [...]
2007-12-13 05:29:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM MARR MASS MCAP KN ET
07ADDISABABA751ETHIOPIAN-U.S. MIL TO MIL RELATIONS: SHIFTING
[...] (S/NF) Ethiopian Chief of Staff Lt. General Samora made it clear to the Ambassador and DATT March 8 that Ethiopia wants U.S. support in specific areas, namely logistical support (repair of two C-130 aircraft, a request pending for over seven years, and delivery of two additional C-130s promised [...]
2007-03-09 12:50:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL MOPS MASS ET SO
07ADDISABABA852SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FINAL COORDINATION
[...] (S) Per reftel, Post has reviewed the proposal to provide USD 15 million in Section 1206 funds for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Yemen, Kenya, and Tanzania, as part of the East Africa Regional Security Initiative (EARSI). Post supports funding the proposal in FY07, with the following observations (see [...]
2007-03-19 14:20:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNMASS PREL PTER EAID KPKO ET SO
07ADDISABABA977MANAGING A TOUGH MIL TO MIL RELATIONSHIP WITH
[...] (S/NF) In a difficult meeting, Ethiopian Chief of Staff General Samora outlined for visiting Combined Joint Task Force ) Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander Admiral James Hart on March 28 of Ethiopia's new military priorities: -- General Samora said air mobility was critical as a result of [...]
2007-04-02 12:27:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL MOPS MASS ET SO
07ALGIERS842ALGERIANS CAUTIOUSLY WELCOME AFRICOM BRIEFING
[...] (C) Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Ryan Henry, accompanied by his delegation, consulted with newly installed Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci, Minister Delegate for National Defense Abdelmalek Guenaizia and senior representatives of the foreign and defense ministries and intellige [...]
2007-06-13 10:15:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL AG
07AMMAN1031JORDAN'S SECURITY SERVICES
[...] (C) The security services, made up of the Royal Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF),the Public Security Directorate (PSD),and the General Intelligence Directorate (GID),together constitute a vital and solid pillar of the Hashemite monarchy. The security services, along with the tribes (Ref E and [...]
2007-03-07 13:31:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPGOV MARR MASS PINR SNAR KPAL JO
07AMMAN1413CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) - JORDAN/U.S.
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-29 16:01:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL CWC OPCW MARR MASS MOPS KTIA JO
07AMMAN1803INVITATION TO THE COALITION CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-27 10:23:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ JO
07AMMAN1821JORDAN AND THE NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ
[...] (S) The Government of Jordan and its most senior leadership continue to view U.S. success in Iraq as essential to its own security. Since the run-up to Operation Iraqi Freedom it has agreed to a series of U.S. requests for important political and logistical assistance. The GOJ has supported [...]
2007-04-30 12:52:00Embassy AmmanSECRETMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ JO
07AMMAN2240JAF TO TRANSFER MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO LEBANON
[...] (U) Action request - see paragraph 3. 2. (C) The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) has identified the following items for transfer to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF): 2 million rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition, 1 million rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, and 500,000 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition. [...]
2007-05-24 13:23:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALMASS PREL JO LE
07AMMAN2704 THE JORDAN EXBS PROGRAM: DON'T FIX WHAT ISN'T BROKEN
[...] (U) SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED, PROTECT ACCORDINGLY. NOT FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION. 2. (SBU) Summary: Over the past two years, the EXBS program in Jordan has helped to facilitate the safe passage of goods and people through commercial portals in Jordan, and to deliver key training and eq [...]
2007-06-25 10:37:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC MNUC PARM PREL MASS KNNP PGOV JO
07AMMAN2826DARFUR MESSAGE RELAYED TO JORDAN PRIOR TO KING'S
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-01 14:56:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU JO
07AMMAN3365EXBS-JORDAN ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE JULY 2007
[...] On July 9, EXBS Advisor met with Jerry W. Rowe, Regional Advisor-Africa & Middle East, Department of Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance Financial Enforcement (DOT-OTAFE),and Joe E. Parker, Advisor Financial Enforcement, DOT-OTAFE to discuss the EXBS program in Jordan and the region. Adv [...]
2007-08-09 13:43:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MNUC PARM PREL MASS KSTC KNNP JO
07AMMAN352GOJ ACCEPTS OFFER OF ASSISTANCE TO PKO TRAINING
[...] (U) MFA informed post in a note dated January 24 that Jordan accepted reftel offer of assistance under the Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative (GPOI). The operative paragraph of the note is provided below. Brigadier General Awni Al-Adwan, Director of Military Training, in a letter of [...]
2007-01-28 06:39:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO MARR MASS JO
07AMMAN386BURST OF PROGRESS AHEAD OF DEMINING MEETING
[...] (C) Jordan cleared in 2006 nearly one-half of its minefields. However, the GOJ is concerned about conventional and terrorist threats from Syria, and may delay plans to remove mines along its northern border. Jordan will host the 2007 Meeting of States Parties to the demining treaty, at whic [...]
2007-01-30 11:26:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MCAP JO
07AMMAN4019JIPTC RETURNED TO GOJ, WILL CONTINUE AS JIPTC
[...] (C) The Ambassador and Jordan's Public Security Directorate Chief took part in a ceremony returning control of the Jordan International Police Training Center to the GOJ. The PSD Chief said that JIPTC would continue its mission as an international police training center, and that Jordan was i [...]
2007-09-27 14:13:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL SNAR MASS KPAL JO IZ
07AMMAN551GOJ TO REQUEST SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE
[...] (C) Summary: Increasingly concerned by violence in the Palestinian areas and in Iraq, and by prospects that both conflicts could further destabilize the region, senior Jordanian officials have told Ambassador that the GOJ will soon ask the U.S. for supplemental military and economic assistan [...]
2007-02-07 07:05:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL MASS EAID JO
07ANKARA1023AVIAN AND PANDEMIC INFLUENZA: STATE - DOD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-01 13:16:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU MARR MASS CASC
07ANKARA1126IRAQ: TURKEY'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COALITION
[...] (C) Summary: Turkey provides significant logistical support for the coalition in Iraq, supports U.S. policy goals and the Iraqi government, and has tried to play a useful diplomatic role. At the same time, its concerns about the future of Iraq -- and in particular its discomfort about Kirkuk [...]
2007-05-11 10:54:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ TU
07ANKARA1219TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, March & April 2007
[...] Chief of the Turkish General Staff (CHOD) General Yasar Buyukanit gave his annual speech to the War College in Istanbul on March 16. In contrast to previous years, the speech was closed to the press, but was subsequently leaked to the media. In the speech, Buyukanit refrained from comment abou [...]
2007-05-21 10:30:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL FR AJ PK KS MK YI GM BU AL IT SI
07ANKARA142TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, December 2006
[...] Turkey's National Security Council (NSC) held its bi-monthly meeting on December 28. Internal developments affecting Turkey's national security and the PKK terrorist organization topped the agenda. Recent developments in Iraq and the Iraq Study Group's report were discussed and Turkey's relat [...]
2007-01-24 15:44:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL AJ KG GR YI TS PK IS TU
07ANKARA1509FIRST US-TURKEY MIL-MIL COMBINED PLANNING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During the initial bilateral US/Turkey Combined Planning Committee (CPC) meeting, hosted by the US European Command J-5 on May 22-24 in Stuttgart, US and Turkish action officers exchanged views and developed proposals on a full range of military-to-military cooperation. Separate [...]
2007-06-14 05:09:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL MARR MOPS MASS TU
07ANKARA1620TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, May 2007
[...] The 8th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF - the biennial Turkish defense fair) was held on May 22-25 in Ankara. 494 companies (333 foreign and 161 Turkish firms) from 48 countries participated in the fair, including 42 American companies. Many high level officials from different count [...]
2007-06-25 13:11:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL GG MK BK AF GR EG AJ QA BA SA LE
07ANKARA1626SECTION 505 AGREEMENT AND EXCHANGE OF DIPLOMATIC
[...] (SBU) Post sent a diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on June 18 enumerating the revised section 505 conditions (reftel) under which the Government of Turkey will handle articles and services from the US for the purpose of peacekeeping operations within the South Eastern E [...]
2007-06-25 14:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYGR IT TU KPKO KTIA MARR MASS PGOV PREL
07ANKARA1699TURKEY TO CONSIDER CONTRIBUTION TO UN/AU OPERATION
[...] (U) Per reftel request, we met with MFA Head of Department for Africa and East Asia Raif Karaca on July 3 to request Turkey consider a contribution of military troops and/or police officers to the UN/AU Hybrid Operation to be stood up in Darfur, Sudan. Karaca was familiar with the mission and [...]
2007-07-03 10:55:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS TU SU
07ANKARA1812TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, June 2007
[...] The joint air force Anatolian Eagle Exercise-2007/2 (second exercise of the year) took place in Konya June 11-22. United States, Britain, Pakistan, Jordan and NATO attended the exercise. The first Anatolian Eagle Exercise was held in 2001. Government-Military Focus on Terrorism ------------ [...]
2007-07-17 07:58:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL CH RO UK KS RS GM GR TU
07ANKARA193ANKARA'S LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PROCEDURES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-31 07:45:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDAADP MARR MASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL EU TU
07ANKARA2049TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, July 2007
[...] The Silk Road-2007 Flag Officers Seminar (the 8th annual seminar) was held on July 2-6 in Antalya. Defense ministers and army chiefs from NATO, Partnership for Peace, Mediterranean Dialogue and Istanbul Cooperation Initiative countries participated in the seminar. In the keynote address, Chie [...]
2007-08-10 14:45:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL UP GR TU
07ANKARA2304TURKEY CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF PAKISTAN
[...] (C) Summary. Historical ties, shared experience, and common interests in the region have forged a 60-year bond of friendship and alliance between Pakistan and Turkey that has endured political and ideological changes in the two countries. Despite an Islamic ideology that is in marked contra [...]
2007-09-10 13:15:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EINV MARR MASS IN PK TU
07ANKARA2394TURKEY TO INSPECT SHIPMENT BETWEEN IRAN AND SYRIA
[...] (S) We provided reftel points on the potential shipment of sensitive equipment to Hizballah and Syria via IL-76 aircraft from Iran via Turkish airspace to Basat Ozturk, MFA Deputy Director General for Aviation and Maritime Affairs, on the morning of September 22. 2. (S) Ozturk informed us t [...]
2007-09-22 09:24:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MASS SY IR TU
07ANKARA2597SCENESETTER FOR SECDEF GATES MEETING WITH TURKISH
[...] (C) Summary: USD/P Edelman's October 13 visit here reinforced to the Turks the Administration's intensive efforts to defeat the Armenian genocide resolution (HR 106) and our wish that the bill not derail relations. Senior officials tell us they are deeply frustrated and will be forced to resp [...]
2007-10-19 13:42:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS MASS PTER IZ TU
07ANKARA2747TURKEY WILL CONSIDER REQUEST TO INSPECT FLIGHTS
[...] (S) We shared ref a. points concerning potential shipment of sensitive equipment to Syria from Iran with MFA Department Head for Aviation Affairs Hamit Olcay on the morning of November 9. Olcay said a request for these flights has not been submitted, and GOT regulations require a 10-day advan [...]
2007-11-09 12:35:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL ETTC MASS TU IR SY
07ANKARA2815SCENESETTER FOR CODEL MURTHA'S VISIT TO TURKEY,
[...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit comes on the heels of PM Erdogan's November 5 meeting with President Bush, when we promised to support effective measures to eliminate the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terrorist threat from northern Iraq. A November 20 follow-up visit by Generals Cartwright and Pet [...]
2007-11-21 15:15:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MASS PARM IR IZ TU
07ANKARA2968TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP: October & November 2007
[...] In the keynote speech delivered at the opening of the Turkish War Academies on Oct. 1, CHOD GEN Yasar Buyukanit underlined the theme that no power can divide Turkey, change its secular structure, or shake the Turkish nation's confidence in its military. Emphasizing the importance of the fight [...]
2007-12-14 15:13:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL YI CI AJ IZ GR KS IT UK IS CY PL
07ANKARA379TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, January 2007
[...] The Turkish Parliament ratified on January 24 the Bilateral Agreement on Cooperation to Facilitate the Provision of Assistance for Nonproliferation Purposes (EXBS),which was originally signed on June 14, 2005. The agreement, which was ratified despite the objection of the CHP (Republican Peop [...]
2007-02-22 10:10:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL LE GR UP IS AJ TU
07ANKARA421INVITATION FOR TURKEY TO PARTICIPATE IN COESPU
[...] We delivered reftel demarche jointly with Italian PolCouns Lucio Demichele on February 22 to Gulin Dinc, Head of Department, MFA International Political Organizations. We emphasized that the program was designed for training of trainers and that we would be prepared to send a joint U.S.-Itali [...]
2007-02-27 07:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PGOV TU
07ANKARA581TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, February 2007
[...] Turkey's National Security Council (NSC) held its bi-monthly meeting on February 23. Internal developments affecting Turkey's national security and the PKK terrorist organization topped the agenda. Recent developments in Iraq were discussed and the importance of territorial integrity and poli [...]
2007-03-14 10:25:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL ET AJ AL JO AF TU
07ANKARA628TURKEY: POST SUPPORTS FY07 SECTION 1206 SUBMISSION
[...] (S) In response to reftel request, post stands by its FY07 1206 program request. The proposal was comprised of two parts: an $8.5M UAV training and maintenance program for the upgrade of and training on three grounded Unmanned Aerial Vehicles currently in Turkey's inventory, and a $2.5M count [...]
2007-03-19 16:15:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETMASS PARM TU
07ANKARA767TURKISH OFFICIALS BRIEFED ON MISSILE DEFENSE
[...] (C) Summary. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Deputy Director BG Patrick O'Reilly briefed Turkish military as well as Defense and Foreign Ministry officials April 2 on the Iranian ballistic missile threat and the U.S. Integrated Ballistic Missile Defense System. BG O'Reilly's presentation address [...]
2007-04-04 11:57:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR IR TU
07ANKARA847LOOKING EAST: TURKEY'S MILITARY INVESTS IN THE
[...] (C) Turkey has invested heavily in its security relationships in the Caucasus and Central Asia, with the bulk of its military assistance going to Azerbaijan. Turkey provides security assistance funds and training to all the countries in the region except Armenia and Uzbekistan. Historical and [...]
2007-04-12 09:58:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR PINS ZJ ZK AJ GG TI RS TU
07ANKARA863MARE NOSTRUM? BLACK SEA MARITIME SECURITY AND
[...] (C) Turkey seeks to maintain its leadership role in Black Sea maritime security but remains frustrated that not all six littoral countries are enthusiastic followers. Ankara complains of Romanian foot-dragging as the GOT seeks to add anti-WMD and anti-terrorism capabilities to BLACKSEAFOR. An [...]
2007-04-13 05:10:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS GG RO RS UP BU TU
07ANTANANARIVO419PRE-ELECTION SHOWDOWN IN THE COMOROS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Political tensions are running high in the Union of the Comoros as the Union and Anjouan Island Governments jockey over whether President of Anjouan Mohamed Bacar (known for his secessionist tendencies and prickly relationship with the Union Government) must step down preceding th [...]
2007-04-30 20:17:00Embassy AntananarivoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PBTS MASS CN
07ANTANANARIVO420PRE-ELECTION SHOWDOWN IN THE COMOROS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Political tensions are running high in the Union of the Comoros as the Union and Anjouan Island Governments jockey over whether President of Anjouan Mohamed Bacar (known for his secessionist tendencies and prickly relationship with the Union Government) must step down preceding th [...]
2007-05-02 05:09:00Embassy AntananarivoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PBTS MASS CN
07ANTANANARIVO421NO HELP FOR IRAQ FROM MADAGASCAR OR THE COMOROS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-02 11:45:00Embassy AntananarivoCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER CN MA
07ANTANANARIVO425UNION AND ANJOUAN FORCES FINALLY CLASH IN COMOROS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The political tension in the Union of the Comoros that has been simmering in recent months between the rival jurisdictions of the Union Government of President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi and the Anjouan Island government headed by "President" Mohamed Bacar has finally broken into viole [...]
2007-05-02 18:16:00Embassy AntananarivoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PBTS MASS ASEC CASC CN
07ANTANANARIVO431COMORAN PRESIDENT SEEKS U.S. ASSISTANCE
[...] Post received the following letter to President George W. Bush from His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi, the President of the Union of the Comoros, via facsimile on May 2, 2314 local time. A copy of the letter is being faxed and emailed to AF/E Desk Officer Maria Beyzerov. 2. B [...]
2007-05-03 11:29:00Embassy AntananarivoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM PBTS MASS ASEC CASC CN
07ANTANANARIVO438COMOROS ISLAND IN DE FACTO SECESSION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After seizing control of the Union radio station and Union President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi's home on Anjouan May 3, "President" Mohamed Bacar's forces seem to be even more in control of the island. The first reported deaths of Union soldiers have sparked conflict between villag [...]
2007-05-04 12:36:00Embassy AntananarivoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PBTS MASS ASEC CN
07ANTANANARIVO646MADAGASCAR'S TROOP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE HYBRID OPERATION
[...] (SBU) Charge and U.S. Defense Attache met with Madagascar's Minister of Defense Petera Behajaina July 2 to discuss Madagascar's current troop contributions to the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) and potential contributions to the upcoming UN/AU Hybrid Operations in Darfur. Behajaina affi [...]
2007-07-02 14:05:00Embassy AntananarivoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO AU UNSC MASS SU MA
07ASHGABAT346Turkmenistan: Avian and Pandemic Influenza; State-DOD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-04 09:55:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIEDCASC KFLU MARR MASS TX
07ASHGABAT636CENTCOM COMMANDER GENERATES INTEREST IN CASPIAN
[...] (C) During 20 June meetings with President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov, Defense Minister GEN Agageldi Mammetgeldiyev, and State Border Service Chief GEN-MAJ Bayram Alovov the Commander of U.S. Central Command, Admiral William J. Fallon, found Turkmenistan's government open to energy pipeline [...]
2007-06-29 12:41:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PINR ASEC PREL PGOV SNAR EPET IR
07ASHGABAT637TURKMENISTAN'S PRESIDENT TELLS CENTCOM COMMANDER
[...] (C) Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov reaffirmed to the Commander, U.S. Central Command, Admiral William J. Fallon, during a 20 June meeting in Ashgabat that U.S. military aircraft could use Mary Military Airfield in emergency situations or in bad weather, but firmly refused [...]
2007-06-29 12:44:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PINR PREL PGOV SNAR EPET IR AF RS
07ASMARA954ERITREA'S THREADBARE ECONOMY
[...] (C) Summary: As Eritrea's exports total less than USD 20 million per year, how does the government fund one of the largest standing armies in Africa and keep the threadbare, statist economy from collapsing completely? A fairly modest amount of revenue accrues from the two percent diaspora ta [...]
2007-12-18 12:04:00Embassy AsmaraCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON PREL MASS ER
07ASTANA1266KAZAKHSTAN'S COMMITMENT TO IRAQ FIRM
[...] (C) Post regularly discusses Kazakhstan's troop commitments in Iraq with government interlocutors, and all indications are that President Nazarbayev's commitment remains firm. Kazakhstan conducted its most recent troop rotation at the end of April, sending a new contingent of soldiers to Iraq [...]
2007-05-11 07:54:00Embassy AstanaCONFIDENTIALPTER MARS MASS MOPS PREL IZ KZ
07ASTANA1808KAZAKHSTAN: TROOP CONTRIBUTIONS IN DARFUR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-03 06:28:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU KZ
07ASTANA2581 Kazakhstan Moves Cautiously Toward KAZBRIG Deployment;
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Kazakhstan (GOK) has indicated that it is ready to commit units from its light infantry brigade, "KAZBRIG" to an overseas Peace Support Operation (PSO). An official announcement is expected after the details of the deployment (location, command and control ((C [...]
2007-09-18 23:32:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC MASS KZ
07ASUNCION14PARAGUAY WELCOMES GPOI SUPPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-11 00:24:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO MARR MASS PA
07ASUNCION140PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC
[...] Airborne Brigade (BAT) 2. First Air Brigade (1BDA) 3. Army Special Forces (TEE) 4. Marine Infantry Command (COMIM) 5. Presidential Escort Regiment (REP) 6. National Antinarcotics Secretariat (SENAD) 7. Logistics Command (CDO LOG) 8. National Police Special Operations Force (FOPE) 9. [...]
2007-02-22 15:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION176PARAGUAY: GUIDANCE REQUEST ON RECASTING SOFA
[...] (U) Action request: See paras. 2 and 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY. Both MFA lawyer Tito Velasquez and Vice-Presidential advisor Juan Facetti praised the new draft SOFA text (reftel B) as a significant improvement over prior texts in terms of addressing GOP concerns. Velasquez still does not beli [...]
2007-03-07 17:37:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALKTIA MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION182PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC
[...] Airborne Brigade (BAT) 2. First Air Brigade (1BDA) 3. Army Special Forces (TEE) 4. Marine Infantry Command (COMIM) 5. Presidential Escort Regiment (REP) 6. National Antinarcotics Secretariat (SENAD) 7. Logistics Command (CDO LOG) 8. National Police Special Operations Force (FOPE) 9. [...]
2007-03-08 12:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION186PARAGUAY ASKS USG FOR DENGUE HELP
[...] (U) This is an Action request, see para 2. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As discussed in reftel, the Government of Paraguay requested USG help March 5 with its dengue epidemic, specifically asking for help in purchasing industrial-sized sprayers for dengue fumigation. Reftel requested assista [...]
2007-03-08 22:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MOPS MARR PREL PGOV PA
07ASUNCION202URGENT - REQUEST FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
[...] (U) This is an action request, see para 10 and 11. 2. (U) President Duarte, under law 3159 and Presidential Decree 9056, declared the dengue fever situation a national emergency February 27. In what is the country,s worst outbreak in seven years, more than 19,189 cases have been confirmed [...]
2007-03-13 22:28:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS MARR PREL PGOV PHUM PA
07ASUNCION207ADDITIONAL DENGUE-RELATED ITEMS REQUESTED
[...] (U) This is an action request, see para 2. 2. (U) The Paraguayan National Emergency Secretariat has requested additional USG assistance in acquiring the following items for their dengue emergency: Qty. Item A. 50,000 - Eppendorf-type micro tubes made of high transparency propyl [...]
2007-03-14 22:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MOPS MARR PREL PGOV PHUM PA
07ASUNCION285PARAGUAY SCENESETTER FOR SOUTHCOM COMMANDER
[...] (C) Admiral Staviridis, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests focused on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal organizations, and combating terrorist financing. You com [...]
2007-04-04 21:40:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
07ASUNCION298PARAGUAY: URGENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-10 21:13:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION322SOUTHCOM COMMANDER VISITS PARAGUAY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Southcom Commander Admiral Stavridis visited Paraguay April 9 - 11, to meet and develop a relationship with his Paraguayan counterparts. MOD Gonzalez claimed he supported continued U.S.-Paraguayan military exchanges but asserted opposition leaders' were responsible for blocking [...]
2007-04-17 21:43:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PTER MASS SNAR PA
07ASUNCION358PARAGUAY RESPONSE TO MAINTAINING PARTICIPATION IN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-30 20:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER PA
07ASUNCION36PARAGUAY: GUIDANCE REQUEST ON 505 AGREEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-19 16:32:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MASS PGOV PA
07ASUNCION37PARAGUAY: GUIDANCE ON NEGOTIATING A SOFA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-19 17:06:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALKTIA MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION441PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC
[...] Ramirez Alfonso, Amado Pablo 06/30/1970 Caacupe 2. Solabarrrieta Ruiz Diaz, Vanderley 05/31/1973 Asuncion CASON [...]
2007-05-30 14:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION451PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE MAY 26 -
[...] SUMMARY: -- TIP Consultant Quits Amid Threats -- Second Peacekeeping Force Deploys -- Director of Intellectual Property Leaving Post -- Civil Society Input for MCA -- Supporting Transparency in Local Leadership -- Support for Ethics Code Grows -- Court Backs Tax Compliance TIP CONSULT [...]
2007-06-04 15:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN KCRM PA MASS MOPS
07ASUNCION476PARAGUAY REPSONSE ON DEMARCHE ON THE GROWING IRAN
[...] (C) A/DCM conveyed concerns 6/5 over increasing ties between Iran and Venezuela to the MFA,s U/S for Bilateral Affairs Ceferino Valdez. Valdez took copious notes and inquired whether the Secretary would be raising this issue when she meets with FM Ramirez on 6/14. Valdez also described Para [...]
2007-06-07 12:18:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER VE PA
07ASUNCION479PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-08 12:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION560PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-06 12:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION561PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC
[...] Marcos Manuel Miranda Caceres 18OCT1962 Asuncion CASON [...]
2007-07-06 12:20:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION570PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ILEA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-10 20:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION578PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ILEA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-11 20:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION616PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST OFFICE OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-27 12:10:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION643PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-06 19:33:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION689SCENE-SETTER FOR LT. GEN. SEIP'S VISIT TO PARAGUAY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes Lt. Gen. Seip August 21-22. Your visit provides an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal organizations, and combating terrorist f [...]
2007-08-20 20:02:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
07ASUNCION774EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE POURS IN TO DAMPEN FIRE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Duarte administration declared a state of national emergency September 12 in response to the worst fire disaster in Paraguayan history -- three weeks after the fires started -- and provided limited emergency relief to affected areas. An OFDA expert monitored the fires by air [...]
2007-09-18 23:32:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON EAGR MASS PA
07ASUNCION970SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL REID
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes CODEL Reid November 25-27. Your visit provides an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal organizations, and combating terrorist [...]
2007-11-20 18:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
07ATHENS110TRUST BUT VERIFY: GREEK CHOD CONFIRMS CYPRUS ARMS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a January 18 meeting with the Ambassador, Greek Chief of Defense (CHOD) Admiral Panagiotis Chinofotis laid out the GoG's plan for dealing with the Cyprus arms issue in line with U.S. legal requirements, consented to an American inspection team, and promised to consult with the [...]
2007-01-18 15:40:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS NATO PREL PGOV GR
07ATHENS111GREEK CHOD ON AFGHANISTAN, EMBASSY ATTACK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a January 18 meeting with the Ambassador to discuss the Cyprus Arms issue (reported septel),Greek Chief of Defense (CHOD) Admiral Panagiotis Chinofotis also previewed Greece's plans for contributing to NATO efforts in Afghanistan, his view on the recent RPG attack against the [...]
2007-01-18 15:56:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS NATO PREL PGOV GR
07ATHENS1715REQUEST FOR EXEC SEC TO EXEC SEC FOR EUCOM
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see para four. 2. (C) Ref A reports on the outbreak of wildfires in Greece. Early on Saturday August 25, MFA SecGen Agathocles told Charge that the government of Greece would welcome any and all support that the USG or U.S. Military Forces could provi [...]
2007-08-29 03:55:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALEAID MASS PREL GR
07ATHENS184INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER: GOG NAMES NEW AIR FORCE CHIEF
[...] (SBU) On January 23, the Greek Committee on Foreign Policy and Defense (KYSEA) chaired by PM Karamanlis replaced retiring Chief of the Air Force General Staff Lt. General George Avlonitis with Lt. General Ioannis Giangos, presently chief of Tactical Air Force HQ (HTAF). Rumors that the GoG w [...]
2007-01-26 14:07:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MCAP MASS NATO PREL PINR TU GR
07ATHENS2026CYPRUS ARMS: GREEK COMPLIANCE WITH AGREEMENT --
[...] (U) This message contains an action request -- see para 4. ---------------------- SUMMARY/ACTION REQUEST ---------------------- 2. (C) An interagency team visited Cyprus October 2 - 4 to review initial steps taken by Greece to comply with U.S. law regarding the transfer of U.S.-origi [...]
2007-10-11 08:57:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL MASS NATO GR CY
07ATHENS2130DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENSE PRESSES ON BILAT
[...] (U) This message contains an action request -- see paragraphs 2 and 5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) In a 10/29 meeting with Charge, Deputy Minister of Defense Plakiotakis asked when the U.S. would host Greece in the annual High Level Consultative Committee (HLCC). An annual Hion u [...]
2007-10-30 07:29:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS MOPS NATO GR
07ATHENS2271CYPRUS ARMS: LETTERS EXCHANGED - GREEKS REPORT
[...] (C) Greek MOD officials report that Greece has substantially resolved all remaining issues related to the presence in Cyprus of defense articles provided by the United States to Greece. A few remaining steps will be completed this week -- primarily removal of 5 M88s that were provided to Gre [...]
2007-11-27 12:40:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS NATO CY GR TU
07ATHENS2306GREECE AND THE GREAT WHITE FLEET
[...] Summary: Embassy Athens recommends a low-key, primarily military-to-military commemoration of the centennial of Theodore Roosevelt?s Great White Fleet, to be planned in connection with the visit of a US Navy ship in late 2008 or early 2009. Although the port of Piraeus here appears to be one [...]
2007-12-04 14:33:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO MASS MOPS GR
07ATHENS334NEXT ROUND BEGINS: 505 AND BLANKET ASSURANCES
[...] (SBU) In a meeting with Greg Vassiloconstantakis, acting head of MFA North America directorate, DepPolCouns and ODC officer delivered reftel End-User Agreement texts. Vassiloconstantakis promised to pass the texts immediately to both his political leadership and MFA legal experts. Hazarding a [...]
2007-02-14 16:08:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PGOV PREL KPKO KTIA GR
07ATHENS385DRAFT GREEK LETTER ON CYPRUS ARMS PLAN
[...] (C) On February 22, MFA General Secretary Charalambros Rocanas provided Ambassador with a draft copy of a letter outlining GoG plans to resolve the issue of the illegal transfer of U.S.-origin arms to Cyprus (text of draft letter in para 3 below). Rocanas proposed that, if the draft were acce [...]
2007-02-22 16:09:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS NATO PREL PGOV GR
07ATHENS581DAS BOOT DOMINATES GERMAN,S VISIT TO ATHENS
[...] (SBU) On March 12, German Defense Minister Dr. Franz Josef Jung met with Greek Minister of Defense Meimarakis to discuss bilateral defense cooperation issues, defense and security priorities of the German EU presidency, and the overall situation in Southeastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterra [...]
2007-03-20 08:27:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALMARR MCAP MASS NATO PREL PINR GR
07ATHENS686GREEKS STUDYING CYPRUS ARMS COUNTER-DRAFTS
[...] (C) On April 4, Ambassador delivered U.S. counter-draft of the Greek letter on a plan to resolve the issue of the illegal transfer of U.S.-origin equipment to Cyprus (ref c) and proposed U.S. response letter (ref a) to MFA Secretary General Charalambos Rocanas and Chief of Defense (CHOD) Admir [...]
2007-04-04 14:03:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PARM PGOV PREL NATO CY GR
07ATHENS872GREECE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO IRAQ
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Per ref a, Embassy has assessed Greece's ability and willingness to contribute military or civilian resources to enhance the security mission in Iraq. Greece has made financial, logistical, equipment, and training contributions to Iraq and may be amenable to further similar contr [...]
2007-05-02 15:16:00Embassy AthensSECRETMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ GR
07ATHENS903ACES VETTING REQUEST (PANAGIOTOPOULOS,
[...] (SBU) This ACES vetting request is for a FOAA-funded course sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and scheduled for June 5-25, 2007. This is the 85th International Narcotics Enforcement Management Seminar (INEMS),and will be held in the Tampa/Clearwater, Florida area. Co- [...]
2007-05-04 14:47:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKSEP MASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL GR
07ATHENS977ACES VETTING REQUEST (POGA, MARIA)
[...] (SBU) This ACES vetting request is for a FOAA-funded course sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and scheduled for June 5-25, 2007. This is the 85th International Narcotics Enforcement Management Seminar (INEMS),and will be held in the Tampa/Clearwater, Florida area. Co- [...]
2007-05-16 04:24:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS KSEP PHUM PINR PINS PREL GR
07BAGHDAD1326NINEWA: COUNSELOR COHEN DISCUSSES ENERGY CRISIS,
[...] (C) Counselor Cohen met Ninewa Vice Governor Khasro Goran and members of Ninewa's Provincial Council at the Governor's guest house in downtown Mosul 28 Mar. Khasro took a surprisingly mild perspective on resolution of disputed territories in Ninewa, but emphasized the overwhelming obstacle t [...]
2007-04-18 06:42:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON PBTS PTER MASS KDEM IZ
07BAGHDAD3771EXPANDING TAILORED NATO-IRAQ COOPERATION
[...] (S) Summary: USNATO forwarded an Italian non-paper (ref A) for Embassy Baghdad and Department consideration about the future role of the NATO Training Mission - Iraq (NTM-I) in a post-UNSCR environment. NTM-I fills a critical niche in the training and mentoring of mid-level leadership of the I [...]
2007-11-16 03:11:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETIZ MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PINS PREL
07BAGHDAD4118MCNS ON DECEMBER 16 DISCUSSED TURKISH ATTACKS,
[...] (S/REL UK AS) Summary: The Iraqi Ministerial Committee for National Security (MCNS) met December 16 to be briefed on Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq (MNSTC-I) contributions and support for the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and to clarify funding procedures for the Rusafa Rule of [...]
2007-12-18 15:52:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETMASS PTER PREL MOPS MARR PGOV IZ TU
07BAGHDAD4141STAFFDEL GARVEY MEETS WITH DEFMIN ABDUL QADR
[...] Senate Foreign Relations Committee Professional Staff Member Patrick Garvey met with Iraqi Defense Minister Abdul Qadr Muhammed Jasim December 7 to discuss the current state of Iraqi defense forces and development efforts in the MOD. While noting the significant progress that the Iraqi milita [...]
2007-12-20 08:39:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PGOV NATO IZ
07BAGHDAD4176BABIL PIC TO TAKE PLACE IN 2008
[...] (C/REL UK AS) In response to security concerns raised by Multi-National Division-Center (MND-C) commander MG Lynch, the Joint Committee to Transfer Security Responsibility (JCTSR) has recommended a postponement in establishing Provincial Iraqi Control (PIC) of Babil Province from December 2007 [...]
2007-12-25 05:31:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALMASS MOPS PGOV PINS IZ
07BAKU102AMBASSADOR RAISES POL-MIL CONSULTATIONS, HUMAN
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador and Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov reviewed a range of bilateral issues on January 18. The Ambassador and Mammadyarov agreed on the need to make our annual political-military consultations more fruitful, suggesting that the next round could be held in the spr [...]
2007-01-23 10:09:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS PHUM AMGT ABLD AJ
07BAKU1385ACTION REQUEST: LIMITING AZERBAIJAN'S ENERGY
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) Embassy requests that the Critical Energy Infrastructure Interagency group chaired by S/CT consider possible modalities for assisting the GOAJ to identify and design a plan for minimizing its energy infrastructure vulnerabilit [...]
2007-11-16 11:40:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PTER MARR MASS PBTS IR AJ
07BAKU1430BRIEFING AZERBAIJAN ON U.S. PROPOSALS ON MD, CFE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-30 11:55:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MASS KPAO NATO RS AJ
07BAKU1467DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER AZIMOV ON MISSILE DEFENSE
[...] (C) Summary. Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov told the Ambassador on December 8 that Azerbaijan supports the U.S. proposal for a joint regional missile defense system. Even if Washington and Moscow do not agree to a specific joint regional system, the GOAJ is open to discussing potential [...]
2007-12-11 10:31:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS PARM AJ
07BAKU1511AZERBAIJANI DEFENSE MINISTER ABIYEV PROVIDES
[...] (C) Summary. Defense Minister Safar Abiyev on November 12 told the Ambassador that he stood up for Georgia during a recent CIS Defense Ministers meeting, which was considering the leadership of the CIS peacekeeping unit in Abkhazia. Abiyev said during Russian Defense Minister Serdykov's visit [...]
2007-12-19 05:21:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS RU AJ
07BAKU360SCENESETTER FOR CODEL HOEKSTRA'S VISIT TO
[...] (SBU) President Aliyev's April 28, 2006 meeting with President Bush laid the foundation for advancing U.S. interests through a strengthened bilateral relationship, and the relationship has never been stronger. As you know, Azerbaijan is a key partner to the U.S. because of its geopolitical sit [...]
2007-03-30 13:14:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ENRG EPET MARR MASS PTER KDEM AJ
07BAKU392PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ON THE IRANIAN DIASPORA
[...] (S/NF) Summary: According to the Azerbaijani State Migration Service, the Iranian diaspora community in Azerbaijan numbers approximately 10,000 and is made up predominantly of ethnic Azeris, Talysh and Persians. Despite the appreciable number of Iranians living in Azerbaijan, especially in t [...]
2007-04-09 12:58:00Embassy BakuSECRET//NOFORNEFIN MASS PINR PREL SCUL IR AJ
07BAKU422DEPUTY FOREIGN MINSTER ARAZ AZIMOV'S COMMENTS ON
[...] (C) Summary: On April 12, the Ambassador and Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov met to prepare for the April 19 bilateral security consultations. Azimov will lead the largest GOAJ delegation in the ten year history of the consultations, and said his primary goal for the consultations is to [...]
2007-04-12 16:04:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS PTER KNNP IR AJ
07BAKU449AMBASSADOR'S APRIL 12 MEETING WITH PRESIDENTIAL
[...] (C) Summary: During an April 12 meeting with the Ambassador, Presidential Chief of Staff Ramiz Mehdiyev said that President Aliyev was very interested in the upcoming bilateral security consultations; Mehdiyev also expressed his strong support for the talks and promised to urge the Minister o [...]
2007-04-17 14:12:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KCOR MARR MASS PTER AJ
07BAKU529AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-01 13:32:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ AJ
07BAKU632SCENESETTER FOR JOSEPH WOOD'S VISIT
[...] (C) We warmly welcome your upcoming visit to Baku. Since President Aliyev,s successful visit to Washington in April 2006, we have been engaged in an intensive effort to elevate and strengthen the bilateral relationship. US interests in Azerbaijan center around three key areas: regional secu [...]
2007-05-23 13:55:00Embassy BakuSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV MASS PTER PINR ENRG KDEM ECON IR AJ
07BAKU689PRESIDENT ALIYEV REVIEWS ENERGY AND REGIONAL
[...] (C) Summary: In a May 29 meeting with visiting OVP Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs Joseph Wood and the Ambassador, President Aliyev reviewed prospects for new southern corridor energy initiatives. Urging the U.S. to support new Turkmen President Burdimuhamedov, Aliyev said Az [...]
2007-06-01 14:23:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ENRG MASS PBTS KDEM IR RU AJ
07BAKU718AZERBAIJANIS SURPRISED BY PUTIN'S OFFER TO SHARE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement proposing joint U.S.-Russian use of Azerbaijan's Gabala radar station provoked a surprised but largely positive reaction among Azerbaijani politicians and analysts. All contacts with whom we spoke believed that cooperation between the [...]
2007-06-08 11:47:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS PINS RU IR AJ
07BAKU72AZERBAIJAN'S DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER ON NATIONAL
[...] (C) Summary: During a January 10 meeting with then-Charge d'Affaires, Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov said Azerbaijan's draft National Security Concept (NSC) will be sent to the Presidential Apparat within the coming weeks. (As requested reftel, we seek the Department,s guidance on any co [...]
2007-01-17 06:44:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS PBTS AJ
07BAKU780 Embassy Baku Concurrence on FY08 Requests for Section
[...] (U) The Office of Defense Cooperation at US Embassy Baku, in conjunction with US European Command, has developed several requests for funding under section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act. The Chief of Mission strongly supports these requests as being significant proposed contr [...]
2007-06-25 04:12:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MASS MARR KTIA AJ
07BAKU855AZERBAIJAN’S RITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
[...] (C) Summary: Senior BP officils believe that the Sangachal energy terminal and offshore platforms are vulnerable to terrorism. As BP Azerbaijan President Bill Schrader routinely tells U.S. officials, "all it would take is one guy with a mortar or six guys in a boat" to wreak havoc in Azerbaijan's c [...]
2007-07-09 12:41:00Embassy BakuSECRET//NOFORNENRG EPET PTER MARR MASS PBTS IR AJ
07BAKU906NATO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF AZERBAIJAN HELD JULY
[...] (U) On July 9-14 2007, the biannual "NATO International School of Azerbaijan" (NISA) was held in Baku, sponsored by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The topic was "Security Challenges and Euro-Atlantic Partnership: Energy security, conflicts, terrorism, and asymmetrical thre [...]
2007-07-18 11:50:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR MASS PINR AM AJ
07BAMAKO782MALI EXPLORING CONTRIBUTION OF TROOPS FOR THE
[...] (U) Reftel demarche was delivered jointly by DATT and POLOFF to Brigadier General Salif Traore, the Secretary General for the Malian Ministry of Defense. Embassy made clear that it understood Mali was under pressure to address conflicting priorities, specifically given the need to dedicate r [...]
2007-07-24 16:43:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALKPKO PREL UNSC MASS ML
07BANDARSERIBEGAWAN160BRUNEI DEFENSE WHITE PAPER FURTHER ALIGNS GOB WITH
[...] (C) Brunei's newly updated Defense White Paper promises to further transform Brunei's military capabilities to enable Brunei to play a wider role in regional security initiatives and disaster response. We have advocated that the GoB take just these kinds of steps to counter current regional s [...]
2007-06-07 03:17:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL BX
07BANDARSERIBEGAWAN317BRUNEI DEFENSE PROCUREMENT: PERSONNEL CHANGES
[...] (C) Brunei's Defense White Paper update of May gives new urgency to procuring systems to fill critical gaps in Brunei's surveillance and C4I capabilities. However, turnover at the top of the Ministry of Defense and realignment of procurement responsibilities continue to slow movement on long- [...]
2007-10-23 07:43:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIALMASS PGOV BX
07BANGKOK1047THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Maj. Pitch JINDAWONG, Counter Terrorist Operations Center, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible [...]
2007-02-22 03:46:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK1048THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Maj.Gen. Songsak SAHASOMCHOKE, Counter Terrorist Operations Center, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no [...]
2007-02-22 03:49:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK1049THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Wing Commander Virush PEAMHOG, Chief of Civil Case Section (Judge Advocate) Royal Thai Air Force who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. [...]
2007-02-22 03:53:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK1050THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Wing Commander Supot MITYODWONG, Chief of Education Section (Judge Advocate),Directorate of Administration, Royal Thai Air Force, who has been selected [...]
2007-02-22 03:55:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK1051THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Squadron Leader Yingyos YORDSAWAI, Legal Officer (Judge Advocate) of Directorate of Civil Engineering, Royal Thai Air Force, who has been selected to att [...]
2007-02-22 03:58:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK1052THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Wijittra SOOKLERT, Legal Officer of the Royal Thai Air Force, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credi [...]
2007-02-22 04:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK1106THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) (Agency/Office) has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above- [...]
2007-02-23 08:19:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK133THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) Jusmag Thai has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-ment [...]
2007-01-09 06:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK134THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-ment [...]
2007-01-09 06:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK1553THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-ment [...]
2007-03-15 08:22:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK1588THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Maj. Pongsiri PURGCHAIPAEW, Judge Advocate General, Ministry of Defense, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possess [...]
2007-03-16 07:36:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK1589THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) DAO has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the following course(s). Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of hu [...]
2007-03-16 07:41:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK1976THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for LTC Sadet ARKAJAG, Royal Thai Army, Special Warfare Command, DPOB: Aug. 14, 1969, Nakkornratchasima, TH, who has been selected to attend course(s) liste [...]
2007-04-05 02:15:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK2017THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-ment [...]
2007-04-05 10:38:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK2031THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-ment [...]
2007-04-09 03:53:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK2170THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Tien TEPANON, Wg.CDR., who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of [...]
2007-04-19 01:16:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK2171THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) (Agency/Office) has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above- [...]
2007-04-19 01:16:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK2196THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) The Regional Security Office has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete a human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the following course. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information o [...]
2007-04-19 07:54:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK2247REACTIONS TO PRESS REPORT ON US TRAINING FOR THAI
[...] (C) MFA Permanent Secretary Virasakdi Futrakul called Ambassador on April 20 to discuss the recent press report quoting MGEN Fridovich on possible USG training assistance for Thai military operations in the South. The Permsec noted that this report was being used for political purposes by a f [...]
2007-04-20 10:38:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALMOPS MASS PREL TH
07BANGKOK2311THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) DAO has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the following course(s). Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of hu [...]
2007-04-25 02:46:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK2328THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend course(s) as indicated. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violation [...]
2007-04-26 00:29:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK2534U.S. - JAPAN - AUSTRALIA CT DIALOGUE: MILITARY
[...] (C) Summary. As part of our local trilateral CT dialogue (reftel),representatives from the U.S., Japanese and Australian Missions in Bangkok agreed to explore holding a joint training event at either the Bangkok airport or seaport to enhance Thai capabilities. Japan appears willing to exp [...]
2007-05-04 09:35:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALMARR PGOV MASS PTER TH
07BANGKOK2545THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-ment [...]
2007-05-08 01:59:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK2644SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF PACOM J5 RADM MIKE
[...] (C) Summary. Mike, your visit to Thailand will allow you to assess the current political situation, represent PACOM interests in Thailand and attend portions of the Cobra Gold exercise. It will also allow you to underscore Washington's desire that Thailand maintain timetables for drafting a ne [...]
2007-05-11 02:20:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL MARR MASS TH
07BANGKOK2724THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the course(s) as indicated. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violatio [...]
2007-05-16 05:46:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK2884THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-ment [...]
2007-05-23 08:54:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK326THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Manthana MASMALAI, Office of National Security Council, who has been selected to attend the National Defense University at Ft. McNair, Washington, DC fro [...]
2007-01-17 08:02:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK3532THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JIATF has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below who have been selected to attend the following course. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of hu [...]
2007-06-27 04:08:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK358SCENE SETTER FOR THE VISIT OF OSD PRINCIPAL
[...] (C) Summary. General Toolan, your visit to Bangkok will be the first by a senior Pentagon official since the September 19 coup in Thailand and will provide an excellent opportunity to press Thai officials to rescind martial law and maintain timetables for drafting a new constitution and hold [...]
2007-01-18 09:04:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL OVIP MARR MASS TH
07BANGKOK3648THAI TROOPS FOR DARFUR: AWAITING UN RESPONSE, THEN
[...] (C) The Thai military hopes to provide an engineering company of 315 troops for peacekeeping under UN auspices in Darfur, according to Colonel Nattapol Saeksaan of the Royal Thai Supreme Command (RTSC) center for peacekeeping operations. Drawing on ref A, we inquired whether these troops were [...]
2007-07-03 00:21:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU TH
07BANGKOK3674THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-mentioned [...]
2007-07-05 02:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK3750THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) POL has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the following course(s). Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of hu [...]
2007-07-09 07:37:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK3848THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) LEGATT has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below who have been selected to attend the following course(s). Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations [...]
2007-07-13 02:02:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK3873JUSMAG THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below, who has been selected to attend course(s) as indicated. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violatio [...]
2007-07-16 04:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK3928THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) LEGATT has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the following course. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of hu [...]
2007-07-18 10:16:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4090EMBASSY SUPPORTS M16A4 SALE
[...] (SBU) Post understands that there may be some uncertainty about embassy position on the FY07 requested M16A4 sale to Thailand. Embassy Country Team expressed its support for the sale in reftel. 2. (U) Embassy still supports the sale. This purchase is part of a basic equipment modernizati [...]
2007-07-27 09:30:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALMASS TH
07BANGKOK4100THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to attend course as indicated. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of h [...]
2007-07-30 04:13:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4108JUSMAG/THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI AND SOCPAC have requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend th [...]
2007-07-30 08:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4229JUSMAG THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN
[...] This is an action request. Please Respond by Aug 20, 2007. Thank you. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to attend course(s) as indicated. Embassy Bangkok possesses n [...]
2007-08-06 02:43:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4231JUSMAG THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAILAND has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above- [...]
2007-08-06 03:27:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4234JUSMAG THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the two units listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-me [...]
2007-08-06 06:27:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4236JUSMAG THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-ment [...]
2007-08-06 08:36:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4292THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. Post requests the revision of Bangkok Telegram 04114, DEA-NSB SURVEILLANCE TRAINING; SESSION 3;SURAT THANI PROVINCE; SEPT 9-14 2007. 2. (U) Please remove Police SGT Niwat JITTRAPIROM (aka CHITRAPIROM),DPOB: Feb 2, 1974; Prachuap Khirikhan, TH, from the candidat [...]
2007-08-08 06:18:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4440THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI/JIATF WEST has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Individual/s listed below, who have been selected to attend the [...]
2007-08-16 08:13:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4519THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (U) USAID has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the subject course. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of hum [...]
2007-08-22 02:28:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4555THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (U) NAS has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the subject course. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of human [...]
2007-08-23 06:27:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4556THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (U) ILEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the subject course. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of hum [...]
2007-08-23 06:54:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4762THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Individual/s listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-men [...]
2007-09-05 00:38:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4836THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the above-men [...]
2007-09-07 03:39:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4864THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-menti [...]
2007-09-10 09:33:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK5036THAI FOREIGN MINISTER ON APEC, UNGA, ELECTIONS,
[...] (C) Thai FM Nitya Pibulsonggram spoke favorably of recent U.S.-Thai interactions at the APEC summit and previewed some RTG plans for the upcoming UNGA session. He said he would welcome the opportunity to meet with U/S Burns on the margins of UNGA, and indicated that he would make a side trip t [...]
2007-09-20 09:59:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PREF PHUM KDEM KPKO MASS UNGA TH
07BANGKOK5066THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) DEA/CMRO has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the above-mentioned course(s). Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross viola [...]
2007-09-24 02:09:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK5067THAILAND HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: ILEA, CRIME
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) ILEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-mentioned c [...]
2007-09-24 02:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK5139THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-menti [...]
2007-09-28 05:48:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK5223THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (U) RSO/LSY has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the following course(s). Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violati [...]
2007-10-03 09:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK535THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-menti [...]
2007-01-26 02:59:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK6099THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Individual/s listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-men [...]
2007-12-12 08:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK6105THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Individual/s listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-men [...]
2007-12-13 05:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK680CHINA ON THAILAND, SINGAPORE, JAPAN AND EAS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Chinese diplomats confirmed that Thai interim PM Surayud Chulanont will visit China in April, and shared that the Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has delayed his planned trip in a snit. The Chinese stated that CNS Chairman General Sonthi Boonyaratglin's recent trip to Bei [...]
2007-02-02 08:49:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS CH TH ASEAN SN JA
07BANGKOK729THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-mentioned [...]
2007-02-06 08:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK740THAILAND: MOVING FORWARD WITH THE COBRA GOLD
[...] (C) Summary. Cobra Gold is America's largest multilateral exercise in Asia. Much more than a bilateral exercise with Thailand, it is a projection of American power and engagement in Asia. Cobra Gold is vital to advancing our strategic interests in Asia, including advancing regional securi [...]
2007-02-07 01:43:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS TH
07BANGKOK857THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Plt.Off. Tanaphon CHANHOM, Flying Training School, Air Combat Command, Royal Thai Air Force, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Emb [...]
2007-02-13 01:25:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANJUL120THE GAMBIA: TROOP CONTRIBUTIONS TO DARFUR,
[...] (U) This is an action message -- see para 4. READINESS TO INCREASE DARFUR CONTINGENT ---------------------------------------- 2. (C) In March 2 meeting with Ambassador, Chief of Defense Staff (CHOD) Colonel Lang Tombong Tamba stated that the GOTG was prepared to increase its AMIS troop co [...]
2007-03-05 12:32:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS MASS AU GA
07BANJUL154THE GAMBIA: MORE TROOPS FOR DARFUR?
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-22 15:54:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS MASS AU UN GA SU
07BANJUL19THE GAMBIA: TIDBITS ON IRANIAN TIES
[...] (U) The local media reported Iranian President Ahmadinejad's 90-minute stopover in Banjul January 13 en route to Venezuela, followed by another, equally brief stopover here January 16 en route back to Tehran. On both occasions, Gambian President Yahya Jammeh met with Ahmadinejad at Banjul's a [...]
2007-01-16 17:02:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS GA IR
07BANJUL197THE GAMBIA: UPDATE ON TIES WITH IRAN, VENEZUELA
[...] (U) Following February reports that The Gambia and Iran would soon exchange embassies (ref a),GOTG officials confirm the official opening April 15 of The Gambian Embassy in the Iranian capital. We are told that Gambian Foreign Minister Bala Garba Jahumpa headed the GOTG's delegation at the ev [...]
2007-04-17 15:28:00Embassy BanjulSECRETPREL PGOV MASS GA IR VE KMCA
07BANJUL212THE GAMBIA: NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-25 10:52:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ GA
07BANJUL281THE GAMBIA: MILITARY COOPERATION WITH IRAN
[...] (S) We note, per ref a, indication from GOS that Iran has agreed to supply arms to the GOTG. We also note previous reporting in other USG channels of possible Iranian weapons deliveries here. While Gambian officials deny any weapons deal with the Iranians, a well-informed journalistic source [...]
2007-06-02 12:31:00Embassy BanjulSECRETPREL PGOV MASS GA IR SG
07BANJUL34THE GAMBIA: JOURNALIST ON U.S, IRANIAN TIES
[...] (C) President Jammeh remains deeply resentful over the suspension of MCA eligibility and holds Ambassador personally responsible, but advisers are quietly warning Jammeh to avoid going too far in antagonizing the U.S., according to well-informed journalist and Embassy contact. He said Jammeh h [...]
2007-01-22 11:16:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS KMCA GA IR
07BANJUL348THE GAMBIA: DEMARCHE ON TROOP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
[...] (SBU) Ambassador made ref a demarche to the Foreign Affairs Permananent Secretary (Deputy Formin equivalent),emphasizing the urgent need to find qualified peacekeeping forces for the Hybrid Operation in Darfur. Ambassador urged the GOTG to commit to expanding its current Darfur contingent of [...]
2007-07-02 13:58:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU GA
07BANJUL75THE GAMBIA: CREATION OF COMBATANT COMMAND FOR
[...] (SBU) Ambassador briefed Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary William Joof on the U.S. decision to establish a SIPDIS combatant command for Africa (AFRICOM),drawing from reftel points and February 7 Pentagon briefing. Ambassador stressed that while U.S. military engagement in Africa was no [...]
2007-02-12 11:54:00Embassy BanjulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MASS GA
07BEIJING5941INVITATION TO THE GPOI GLOBAL CLEARINGHOUSE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-11 07:17:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR MASS PGOV CH
07BEIJING6045CHINESE MFA PROTESTS U.S. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SALES OF
[...] (C) Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui both protested to the Ambassador the recent announcement of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, saying that such actions "send the wrong signal" to Taiwan and embolden Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian's independence efforts. VFM Zha [...]
2007-09-14 10:08:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PGOV MARR CH TW
07BEIJING6919OCTOBER 31 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: 17TH PARTY CONGRESS
[...] Key points at the October 31 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: -- The spokesman gave a summary of the "guiding ideology" and "overall requirements" for Taiwan-related work revealed in General Secretary Hu Jintao's political report at the recent 17th Party Congress. -- The s [...]
2007-10-31 11:49:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD ECON MASS MNUC CH TW
07BEIJING6939A/S HILL-VFM ZHANG BILATERAL MEETING, OCTOBER 31,
[...] (C) In an October 31 meeting with EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill and the Ambassador, Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui urged the United States to be cautious on the Taiwan issue during this sensitive period, expressed opposition to "protectionist" U.S. Congressional resolutions an [...]
2007-11-01 09:59:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM ETRD CVIS MASS CH TW KN XV
07BEIJING7069CHINA: GREAT WHITE FLEET COMMEMORATION
[...] (C) Post recommends against commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the Great White Fleet's visit to China. Although the circumnavigation of the Great White Fleet was a significant moment in American naval history, Post believes that, in China, commemorating this first display of U.S. globa [...]
2007-11-13 00:29:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR KPEO MASS MPOS CH
07BEIJING7097NOVEMBER 14 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: ARMS SALES,
[...] Key points at the November 14 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: -- The TAO held discussions yesterday with six Taiwan companies on how to push for the early resumption of sand exports to Taiwan. -- The TAO deferred to the MFA on the question of the United States' intention [...]
2007-11-14 08:46:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD ECON MASS CH TW
07BEIJING7253BEIJING UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS ENGAGE S/P DIRECTOR
[...] (C) Meeting with prominent Beijing scholars, Policy Planning Director David Gordon discussed U.S.-China strategic policy issues, Taiwan, democracy and U.S. alliances in Asia. His Chinese interlocutors questioned whether the United States views China as a threat and noted the contradictions bet [...]
2007-11-28 08:56:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM MARR MASS CH TW KS KN JA
07BEIJING7254NOVEMBER 28 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: AGRICULTURAL
[...] Key points at the November 28 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: -- SAIC DDG Pan Haimin discussed issues related to cross-Strait agricultural cooperation on the Mainland. -- The TAO had no comment regarding Chen Shui-bian's statements on use of martial law in Taiwan. -- Th [...]
2007-11-28 09:03:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD ECON MASS CH TW
07BEIJING7273PRC DENIAL OF USS KITTY HAWK PORT VISIT
[...] (S) Summary: In response to our queries as to the reason for the recent PRC denial of port visit permission to the USS Kitty Hawk, officially the Chinese have been unwilling to say anything more than the United States "already understands" the reason. A Taiwan Affairs Office official, while c [...]
2007-11-29 09:52:00Embassy BeijingSECRETMARR PREL MOPS MASS PGOV CH TW
07BEIJING7384AMBASSADOR URGES CHINESE ACTION ON BURMA
[...] (C) Drawing upon Ref A talking points, the Ambassador in a December 6 meeting with Assistant Foreign Minister He Yafei urged China to press the Burmese regime to engage in an authentic dialogue with the opposition and include the opposition in efforts to draft a constitution. Drawing upon Ref [...]
2007-12-06 11:47:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PHUM CH BM
07BEIJING7385AMBASSADOR URGES CHINESE ACTION ON BURMA
[...] (C) Drawing upon Ref A talking points, the Ambassador in a December 6 meeting with Assistant Foreign Minister He Yafei urged China to press the Burmese regime to engage in an authentic dialogue with the opposition and include the opposition in efforts to draft a constitution. Drawing upon Ref [...]
2007-12-06 11:58:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PHUM CH BM
07BEIRUT102LEBANON: SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FINAL COORDINATION
[...] (C) Embassy Beirut has completed a coordinated review of its Fiscal Year 2007 Section 1206 funding request for military assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). All elements of the Embassy support this funding request. 2. (C) The Section 1206 request for Lebanon reflects a carefu [...]
2007-01-19 11:18:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALMASS PARM PGOV PREL PTER SY LE IS
07BEIRUT1220LEBANON: BRIEFING PM AND DEFMIN ON USG BILATERAL
[...] (C) Ambassador and EmbOffs gave a comprehensive briefing of USG bilateral military assistance for Lebanon to PM Siniora and DPM and Defense Minister Murr. This briefing highlighted the dramatic growth of grant assistance from FY 05 to FY 07 in response to Lebanon's recent emergency requests. [...]
2007-08-09 14:46:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MCAP SY IS LE
07BEIRUT1255LEBANON: SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF ADMIRAL FALLON
[...] (C) Admiral Fallon: as the first CENTCOM Commander to visit Lebanon, your visit provides us an excellent opportunity to reinforce the message of strong U.S. support for Lebanon. Your visit comes during a critical period leading up to presidential elections this autumn, when the Lebanese are [...]
2007-08-16 15:40:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MCAP SY IS LE
07BEIRUT1272LEBANON: MOVING TOWARDS THE LAUNCH OF THE GERMAN
[...] (C) The German Border Security Pilot Program (BSPP) has made some strides and will "technically" be able to launch as scheduled on September 1. However, most of the equipment and capabilities will not be functional until approximately October 15. There are still unmet equipment needs and Ger [...]
2007-08-21 14:45:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MCAP SY IS LE
07BEIRUT1504LEBANON: LAUNCH OF GERMAN BORDER PROJECT
[...] (C) Summary: At the weekly donors meeting for the German Northern Border Pilot Program (NBPP) on September 26, Detlef Karioth, Coordinator of the NBPP, announced that the operational launch date had been delayed for another four weeks until November 15. There are a number of reasons for this [...]
2007-09-28 11:34:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MCAP SY IS LE
07BEIRUT1565LEBANON: DELAYS WITH GERMAN BORDER PILOT ENHANCE
[...] (C) Summary: At the October 4 weekly meeting for the German Northern Border Pilot Program (NBPP),donors listened to the long list of continuing delays affecting the launch date of the NBPP. During the meeting the proposed ESDP mission to the eastern border was raised, but the EU representati [...]
2007-10-05 15:42:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MCAP SY IS LE
07BEIRUT1584LEBANON: PM SINIORA SUPPORTS CONINUED NEGOTIATIONS
[...] (C) During an October 10 meeting with the Ambassador, Prime Minister Siniora expressed his desire to continue discussions on the EU proposal for enhanced security on the eastern border with Syria. During Siniora's recent visits to regional capitals, he found, to his surprise, that the Emir of [...]
2007-10-11 06:46:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MCAP SY IS LE
07BEIRUT1599SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF U/S DEFENSE EDELMAN
[...] (C) Under Secretary Edelman: Welcome back to Lebanon. Your trip provides an excellent opportunity to reinforce the message of strong U.S. government support for Lebanon. You come during a critical period of the presidential election season. Parliament elects the president and is supposed to [...]
2007-10-11 15:21:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPGOV PREL MASS MCAP SY IS LE
07BEIRUT1677LEBANON: UPDATED DEMOCRATIC REFORM STATEGY
[...] (C) Lebanon's democratic traditions go back at least to its initial elections, first held during the Ottoman rule Empire in 1854. The landmarks in Lebanon's democratic history are the 1924 Constitution, the National Pact of 1940, and the 1989 Ta,if Accord. Throughout Lebanon,s history democr [...]
2007-10-26 13:36:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MCAP SY IS LE
07BEIRUT1968LEBANON: NEA A/S WELCH'S DECEMBER 15 MEETING WITH
[...] (C) In a December 15 meeting with NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Elias Murr alluded to his strong belief that Hizballah and Syria had the most reason to assassinate General Francois Hajj. Murr also said he had positive leads to identify Hajj's [...]
2007-12-17 17:00:00Embassy BeirutSECRETOVIP MASS MOPS PARM PGOV PREL SY LE
07BEIRUT250MINDEF MURR ON BUS BOMBING, HIZBALLAH WEAPONS,
[...] (S) In a 2/14 meeting with the Ambassador and visiting NEA/ELA office director Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Elias Murr stated that the 2/13 double commuter bus bombing was a sinister message aimed at him. The buses originated in his home village, an [...]
2007-02-15 14:38:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPREL PTER MASS PGOV LE SY
07BEIRUT746MURR ON NASRALLAH SPEECH: HARMFUL, BUT GOL/LAF
[...] (S) In a 5/26 meeting with the Ambassador, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Elias Murr attacked as "unacceptable" Hizballah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah's televised speech the previous evening. While according to Murr Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander Michel Sleiman also [...]
2007-05-28 05:23:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPTER PREL MOPS PREF MASS LE SY
07BEIRUT747PM SINIORA RESOLUTE ON NAHR AL-BARID, MAKES FINAL
[...] (S) In a one-on-one 5/28 meeting with the Ambassador, Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora speculated that the political will to "finish" Fatah al-Islam (FAI) had increased, not decreased, in the aftermath of Hizballah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah's 5/25 televised address. SIPDIS He [...]
2007-05-28 17:12:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPTER PREL PARM MASS MOPS LE SY
07BEIRUT785DEFMIN MURR ON NAHR AL-BARID FIGHT
[...] (S) In a one-on-one meeting with the Ambassador on the evening of June 2, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Elias Murr, while describing that day's house-to-house combat in Nahr al-Barid as "tough," forcefully rejected the worry of some Lebanese politicians that the LAF had, on the s [...]
2007-06-03 07:39:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPTER PREL MASS MOPS LE SY
07BEIRUT830LEBANESE DEFMIN CONFIDENT ON NAHR AL-BARID FIGHT
[...] (S) Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Elias Murr told Ambassador and DCM on 6/8 that GOL forces are committed to completing the operation at Nahar al-Barid against Fatah al-Islam insurgents; he estimated the LAF needs three to five more days. In recent fierce fighting, the LAF had ki [...]
2007-06-10 08:33:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPREL MOPS PTER MASS LE SY
07BEIRUT861LEBANON: BRAVO ZULU FOR U.S. MILITARY ASSISTANCE
[...] Speed, professionalism, effectiveness: those qualities exemplified the extraordinary effort put forth by our EUCOM, CENTCOM and TRANSCOM military brethren and our State and DOD civilian colleagues in providing urgently needed military assistance to Lebanon's fledgling armed forces in their ti [...]
2007-06-14 16:23:00Embassy BeirutUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PTER PREL LE SY
07BELGRADE1451FOLLOW UP ON SERBIAN FIRM'S POSSIBLE BID TO SUPPLY
[...] (S) Serbia's Director of Arms Control at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told poloff, October 5, that, since April, the Government of Serbia had discovered no information regarding a potential sale of multispectral camouflage netting to Syria by a Serbian firm. Separate discussions with Mile [...]
2007-10-24 21:04:00Embassy BelgradeSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MASS SY SR CG
07BELGRADE1612 VETTING FOR PROPOSED PARTICIPANTS FOR UPCOMING 2008
[...] The following candidates from Serbia are presented as nominees for attendance in the upcoming 2008 middle management and high level training courses at the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vincenza, Italy. Consistent with Department Policy as it relates to Leahy Ame [...]
2007-12-03 13:03:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDMASS KCRM PREL IT SR
07BELGRADE1659(C) SERBIA TO TRY TO GET MANPADS DESTRUCTION BACK ON TRACK
[...] (C) Assistant Minister for Defense Dusan Spasojevic said the Government of Serbia would accept the U.S. interpretation of the bilateral agreement on the destruction of Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) and would fulfill the terms of their agreement. Spasojevic said that the MOD would [...]
2007-12-13 11:12:00Embassy BelgradeCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PARM PTER PREL MW SR
07BELGRADE172DEFMIN PLEDGES WARM MIL/MIL TIES DESPITE POLITICAL
[...] (c) In an unexpected tour d'horizon with the Ambassador February 2, DEFMIN Zoran Stankovic pledged that the MoD and the Serbian military would continue to work on broadening and deepening Euro-Atlantic ties despite PM Kostunica's recent harsh political rhetoric (ref a). He said the military [...]
2007-02-05 17:07:00Embassy BelgradeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV NATO MASS SR
07BELGRADE417 VETTING FOR PROPOSED PARTICIPANTS FOR MAY 2007 COESPU
[...] The following candidates from Serbia are presented as nominees for attendance in the May 2007 middle management and high level training courses at the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vincenza, Italy. Consistent with Department Policy as it relates to Leahy Amendmen [...]
2007-03-26 16:39:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDMASS KCRM PREL IT SR
07BELGRADE651ENGAGING WITH SERBIA'S "NEW" GOVERNMENT
[...] (c) The new government in Serbia does not look appreciably different from the previous one, save Tadic's DS party's participation. Tadic's party now plays a large role and holds competencies in defense and foreign affairs that could have an impact on moving forward the Euro-Atlantic agenda, [...]
2007-05-14 11:48:00Embassy BelgradeCONFIDENTIALPGOV MASS EINV ICTY SR
07BELGRADE879AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH NEW DEFMIN
[...] (c) Summary: The Ambassador's June 1 courtesy call on new DEFMIN Dragan Sutanovac focused on ICTY cooperation (improving),Kosovo (the military remains committed to staying out),and developing Serbia's security relationship with the U.S. and NATO. Sutanovac has already experienced the frust [...]
2007-06-21 09:10:00Embassy BelgradeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MARR SR
07BELGRADE884AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH NEW DEFMIN
[...] (c) Summary: The Ambassador's June 1 courtesy call on new DEFMIN Dragan Sutanovac focused on ICTY cooperation (improving),Kosovo (the military remains committed to staying out),and developing Serbia's security relationship with the U.S. and NATO. Sutanovac has already experienced the frust [...]
2007-06-21 09:10:00Embassy BelgradeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MARR SR
07BELGRADE905 VETTING FOR PROPOSED PARTICIPANTS FOR UPCOMING 2007 COESPU
[...] The following candidates from Serbia are presented as nominees for attendance in the upcoming 2007 middle management and high level training courses at the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vincenza, Italy. Consistent with Department Policy as it relates to Leahy Ame [...]
2007-06-25 13:11:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDMASS KCRM PREL IT SR
07BELMOPAN645 BELIZE: NOTE RECEIVED AT LAST ON SOFA
[...] (SBU) Embassy received on October 29 diplomatic note 695 from the MFA agreeing to the terms of the SOFA as we proposed them in July via note 07/038. (There are some minor typos but nothing of substance. A copy of the MFA note has been e-mailed to WHA/CEN, Rois Beal.) The note makes no refe [...]
2007-10-30 21:39:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PREL MASS MOPS BH
07BERLIN2071GERMAN GOVERNMENT TAKES STEPS TO BLOCK RUSSIAN
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: On the basis of information presented to the German Government by the Portuguese Embassy in Berlin, the German Government has taken initial steps to block a shipment of Russian rockets and related materials bound for Venezuela's Defense Ministry. The shipment was scheduled to [...]
2007-11-15 13:54:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PARM ETTC TSPA MARR MASS PGOV RU VE GM
07BERLIN211GERMAN GOVERNMENT VIEWS ON VENEZUELAN ARMS
[...] (S) Global Affairs officer delivered ref A demarche to German MFA Arms Export Control Division Desk Officer Jan Freigang and Venezuela Desk Officer Achim Troester January 29. Freigang and Troester appreciated the information and encouraged the USG to share with the German Government specific [...]
2007-02-02 11:34:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPREF MARR PHUM MASS PARM PTER SNAR VE GM
07BERLIN604MDA DIRECTOR OBERING PROMOTES MISSILE DEFENSE IN
[...] (SBU) Lt. General Henry A. Obering, Director of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, visited Berlin on March 15 to provide briefings and answer questions about U.S. missile defense (MD) plans from the German press, think-tank analysts, high-ranking government officials, and members of the German P [...]
2007-03-23 16:56:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS NATO PREL GM
07BERLIN813APRIL 18 MEETINGS PROVIDE VALUABLE CLARIFICATION
[...] (C) Summary: A delegation from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD/P) visited Berlin April 18 to respond to a long list of detailed questions from German technical experts and analysts regarding U.S. MD plans in Europe. The delegati [...]
2007-04-20 15:24:00Embassy BerlinSECRETMARR MASS MOPS NATO PREL GM RS
07BERLIN977Germany and Iraq Announce Resumption of Training for Iraqi
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Jassim al-Obeidi in Berlin May 9, DefMin Jung announced that Germany will train 350 Iraqi soldiers from a transportation battalion in the UAE this year. The Bundeswehr also plans to train an Iraqi medical unit in Germany. As part of th [...]
2007-05-14 06:28:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER NATO IZ GM
07BERN923D/EUCOM GEN WARD DISCUSSES ENGAGEMENT IN AFRICA
[...] (SBU) During a September 7 office meeting with Swiss DefMin Schmid, and a subsequent joint MFA/MOD roundtable discussion, Deputy EUCOM Commander General Ward and senior Swiss MFA and MOD officials exchanged views on efforts to enhance African security and stability. DefMin Schmid characterize [...]
2007-09-18 15:01:00Embassy BernUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL AF SZ
07BISHKEK468BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] (SBU) Post EXBS and SAO staff have completed thorough inspections of all night vision goggles (NVGs) transferred by the USG to the Kyrgyz Government, including those transferred under the licenses listed in Ref B. Post conducted inspections at the Ministries of Defense (MOD) and Interior (MVD [...]
2007-04-23 12:23:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL ETTC KOMC KG
07BISHKEK975AMBASSADOR'S CONCURRENCE ON SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-01 11:39:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS KTIA PREL PTER KG
07BOGOTA6487USNS COMFORT VISIT TO COLOMBIA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. USNS COMFORT anchored near Buenaventura, Colombia from August 22-28 during its humanitarian assistance deployment to the region. Coordinating with Embassy Bogota, Colombian authorities, and NGOs, the COMFORT team provided 25,815 medical, dental and veterinary services and train [...]
2007-09-05 22:12:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MASS MOPS SNAR PTER CO
07BRASILIA2132IRAN-RUSSIA-VENEZUELA TRIANGLE THREATENS REGIONAL
[...] (C) Summary. Iran, Russia, and Venezuela are involved in an open and growing collaboration with a common purpose to make more arms available to radical populist governments and spread anti-American ideology in the region, according to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations and National [...]
2007-11-13 14:41:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRETPREL MASS BR VE XR RS IR
07BRASILIA2151FORMER PRESIDENT URGES USG TO COUNTER CHAVEZ
[...] (C) Summary. Former President and sitting senator Jose Sarney (PMDB, Brazilian Democratic Movement Party, governing coalition; of Amapa) urges the USG to do more to counter Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's increasingly destabilizing actions in the region. Sarney said Chavez threatens to c [...]
2007-11-19 15:49:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PBTS MASS MCAP BR GY VE IR RS
07BRATISLAVA129SLOVAKIA APPROVES NATO REQUEST TO SEND ENGINEERS
[...] The Slovak Cabinet approved a decision to transfer a maximum of 65 Slovak combat-engineers from Kabul to the airport in Kandahar on February 28. The decision came in response to a request made by NATO last Fall. Slovak soldiers will be sent to Kandahar with the caveat that they not leave the a [...]
2007-03-01 14:31:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MASS NATO KPAO AF LO
07BRATISLAVA58PM SIGNALS SLOVAK TROOP MOVE TO KANDAHAR - BUT
[...] (C) PM Robert Fico has signalled his agreement to move Slovak military engineers from Kabul to Kandahar, but with the caveat that they conduct work only at Kandahar Air Base. Fico told a Bratislava press conference upon return from his January 26 visit to Kandahar that the GOS should make a fo [...]
2007-01-26 17:31:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS NATO KPAO AF LO
07BRIDGETOWN1423 COMMEMORATING THE GREAT WHITE FLEET
[...] Post does not believe that tying 2008 ship visits to the anniversary of Teddy Roosevelt's Great White Fleet would advance post's public diplomacy and other strategic objectives. US NAVAL FORCES SOUTHERN under US SOUTHERN COMMAND is promoting "Partnership for the Americas" theme with requisite [...]
2007-11-14 20:29:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO MASS MOPS XL
07BRIDGETOWN196AMBASSADOR OURISMAN'S INTRODUCTORY VISIT TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Ourisman presented her credentials to the President of Dominica and called on both the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister on January 24. In her courtesy calls, the Ambassador and her interlocutors discussed both current and possible future USAID projects, the Adva [...]
2007-02-13 16:36:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR EAID ENRG EINV MASS KCRM KPAO
07BRIDGETOWN461DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON CARICOM-U.S. INITIATIVE TO
[...] Per reftel instructions, talking points on "CARICOM-U.S. Initiative to Combat Illicit Trafficking in Arms" were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #0313, Barbados #0314, Dominica #0315, St. Kitts #0316, St. Lucia #0317, and St. Vincent #0318) on April 16, 2007. The original D [...]
2007-04-17 19:20:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MASS OAS PARM PREL XL BB
07BRIDGETOWN495BARBADOS AND EASTERN CARIBBEAN UNWILLING AND
[...] (C) Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean remain both unwilling and unable to support Coalition military action in Iraq. Representatives of the Barbados Government have vociferously opposed U.S. action in Iraq, as have other Eastern Caribbean leaders. Regional governments remain opposed to acti [...]
2007-04-27 17:06:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER XL
07BRIDGETOWN717DEMARCHE ON THE GROWING IRAN-VENEZUELA
[...] (C) We delivered reftel demarche to six countries in the Eastern Caribbean. Officials of all six countries expressed concern about the growing ties between Venezuela and Iran, but as is typical for the Eastern Caribbean, they refused to commit to speaking out or taking action in international [...]
2007-06-06 13:15:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER VE IR XL
07BRUSSELS2239TRANSFER OF BELGIAN EQUIPMENT TO VENEZUELA
[...] (S) In response to Reftel, PolMilOff demarched both Belgian Ministry of Defense (MOD) and Walloon General Commission of International Relations (CGRI) about the reported recent transfer by Walloon defense contractor FN Herstal of Wassenaar-controlled T-100/200 sighting systems to Venezuela. D [...]
2007-07-11 08:56:00Embassy BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNETTC MARR PREL VE MASS BE
07BUCHAREST1187LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST FOR GENDARMES
[...] (U) Post has no information to indicate that the below named individuals have been involved in or accused of any human rights abuses pursuant to Leahy Amendment-mandated requirements. Post requests that the Department review its records for any information indicating involvement in or accusat [...]
2007-10-16 13:30:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
07BUCHAREST477ON ROMANIA,S PARTICIPATION IN THE IRAQ COALITION
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu is expected to push for a political decision by mid-May within the Supreme Council on National Defense (CSAT) to withdraw all Romanian troops from Iraq. The Prime Minister has asked Foreign Minister Cioroianu and Defense Minister Melescanu [...]
2007-04-27 17:06:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ RO
07BUCHAREST532LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST
[...] (C) Post found no information to indicate that the below named individual has been involved in or accused of any human rights abuses pursuant to the Leahy Amendment-mandated human rights checks requirements. Post requests that the Department check its records for any information indicating inv [...]
2007-05-10 16:36:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPHUM MASS MARR PINR RO
07BUCHAREST582LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST
[...] (C) Post found no information to indicate that the below named individual has been involved in or accused of any human rights abuses pursuant to the Leahy Amendment-mandated human rights checks requirements. Post requests that the Department check its records for any information indicating inv [...]
2007-05-21 15:16:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPHUM MASS MARR PINER RO
07BUCHAREST583LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST
[...] (C) Post found no information to indicate that the below named individual has been involved in or accused of any human rights abuses pursuant to the Leahy Amendment-mandated human rights checks requirements. Post requests that the Department check its records for any information indicating inv [...]
2007-05-21 15:17:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPHUM MASS MARR PINR RO
07BUCHAREST631LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST
[...] (C) Post found no information to indicate that the below named individual has been involved in or accused of any human rights abuses pursuant to the Leahy Amendment-mandated human rights checks requirements. Post requests that the Department check its records for any information indicating invo [...]
2007-05-31 11:09:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPHUM MASS MARR PINR RO
07BUCHAREST685LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING CABLE
[...] (C) Post found no information to indicate that the below named individual has been involved in or accused of any human rights abuses pursuant to the Leahy Amendment-mandated human rights checks requirements. Post requests that the Department check its records for any information indicating invo [...]
2007-06-12 13:58:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPHUM MASS MARR PINR RO
07BUCHAREST686LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING CABLE
[...] (C) Post found no information to indicate that the below named individual has been involved in or accused of any human rights abuses pursuant to the Leahy Amendment-mandated human rights checks requirements. Post requests that the Department check its records for any information indicating invo [...]
2007-06-12 14:11:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPHUM MASS MARR PINR RO
07BUCHAREST687LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING CABLE
[...] (C) Post found no information to indicate that the below named individual has been involved in or accused of any human rights abuses pursuant to the Leahy Amendment-mandated human rights checks requirements. Post requests that the Department check its records for any information indicating invo [...]
2007-06-12 14:12:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPHUM MASS MARR PINR RO
07BUCHAREST699LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING CABLE FOR IMET PROGRAM 25
[...] (U) Post found no information to indicate that the below named individual has been involved in or accused of any human rights abuses pursuant to the Leahy Amendment-mandated human rights checks requirements. Post requests that the Department check its records for any information indicating invo [...]
2007-06-15 15:16:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PINR RO
07BUCHAREST701LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING CABLE FOR IMET PROGRAM
[...] (U) Post found no information to indicate that the below named individual has been involved in or accused of any human rights abuses pursuant to the Leahy Amendment-mandated human rights checks requirements. Post requests that the Department check its records for any information indicating invo [...]
2007-06-15 15:22:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MASS MARR PINR RO
07BUCHAREST857INTERIOR MINISTER WELCOMES COESPU INVITATION
[...] (SBU) Post delivered reftel formal invitation (by note verbale) to the attention of MFA Deputy in the Directorate for UN and Specialized Institutions, Eugen Mahut. Mahut has been our primary interlocutor/coordinator on developing a GPOI component with the Ministry of Interior (Gendarmes). Ma [...]
2007-07-25 12:23:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PGOV RO
07BUDAPEST1722DASD CAGAN'S TALKS WITH THE HUNGARIANS
[...] (C) Summary. DASD Cagan discussed the upcoming Iraqi Coalition Conference and the potential Hungarian Operational, Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) contribution to the Dutch PRT in meetings with senior Hungarian MOD, MFA and Parliamentary Defense Committee representatives. Stressing the imp [...]
2007-10-15 10:50:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PGOV PREL NATO NL HU
07BUDAPEST636HUNGARY'S REPRESENTATION AT COALITION CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-25 15:07:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER
07BUDAPEST647HUNGARY ALREADY CONTRIBUTING FULL RESOURCES IN
[...] (C) Per reftel the Government of Hungary (GOH) is currently contributing maximum resources to ongoing missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. On 25 April, Minister of Defense Szekeres reaffirmed GOH contributions to NTM-I in high-level Pentagon meetings with SECDEF, CJCS and at State with D, notin [...]
2007-04-26 15:16:00Embassy BudapestSECRETMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER HU
07BUDAPEST844DEMARCHE ON THE GROWING IRAN-VENEZUELA RELATIONSHIP
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel remarks in separate meetings with MFA Iran Desk Officer Istvan Nyitrai and MFA Traveling Ambassador for the Andean Region Pal Varga-Koritar. While remarking that the current state of relations with Iran and Venezuela is "troubling," Mr. Nyitrai believes the sign [...]
2007-05-25 08:58:00Embassy BudapestSECRETPREL MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER
07BUENOSAIRES1297ARGENTINA REVIEWING CONTRIBUTION TO UN/AU HYBRID
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-05 20:01:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU AR
07BUENOSAIRES1298ARGENTINA REVIEWING CONTRIBUTION TO UN/AU HYBRID
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-05 20:01:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU AR
07BUENOSAIRES2303 ARGENTINA: CODEL SANCHEZ MEETING WITH MINISTER OF DEFENSE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Representatives Loretta Sanchez and Roscoe Bartlett, accompanied by Ambassador, met November 21 with Argentine Minister of Defense Nilda Garre to discuss bilateral relations, peacekeeping and regional security. Garre reviewed the military organizational restructuring she had und [...]
2007-12-06 15:56:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MARR MASS AR
07BUENOSAIRES677MINISTER OF DEFENSE STRESSES POSITIVE RELATIONS
[...] (C) Summary: In a March 23 meeting with Ambassador Wayne, and again on March 28 with visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Stephen Johnson, Defense Minister Nilda SIPDIS Garre stressed the importance of the bilateral relationship with the U.S. and training and exchange opportunities [...]
2007-04-10 19:56:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL AR
07BUENOSQRES633 KIRCHNER ABSENCE AT FALKLANDS/MALVINAS MEMORIAL SPARKS
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Kirchner was prominent by his absence at the major commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Falklands/Malvinas war in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. Vice President Scioli led the ceremony in Ushaia, calling for renewed negotiations with the UK over the sovereignty dis [...]
2007-04-04 18:38:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MASS AR
07BUJUMBURA323BURUNDI PARTICIPATION IN THE IRAQ COALITION
[...] (C) Although the government of Burundi (GOB) is a supporter of many U.S. foreign policy initiatives, at this time, it is unlikely that Burundi will have the civilian or military resources to contribute to the New Way Forward initiative in Iraq. The primary efforts undertaken by the GOB's Min [...]
2007-05-03 07:55:00Embassy BujumburaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNMARR MASS MOPS PREL BY
07BUJUMBURA798SCENESETTER FOR CODEL INHOFE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Your visit to Burundi comes at a critical time in the country's modern political history. After a summer marked by political infighting and a virtual legislative standstill, President Nkurunziza appointed a new government and displayed some willingness to tackle Burundi's sig [...]
2007-11-26 13:01:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP PINR PGOV PREL OREP EAID MASS MARR BY
07CAIRO2035DARFUR: EGYPT STILL RETICENT ON DEPLOYING TROOPS,
[...] (C) Summary: Poloffs delivered ref A demarche to MFA Cabinet Advisor Ahmed Abu Zeid on July 1. Abu Zeid confirmed that Sudanese President Bashir's acceptance of the UN/AU hybrid force lowered a barrier to deploying peacekeepers, but that deployment of Egyptian troops still depends on the "con [...]
2007-07-03 12:41:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS EG SU
07CAIRO2093DARFUR: CAIRO-BASED SLM/A-UNION FRONT OUTLINES ITS
[...] (C) Summary: On July 5, Cairo-based Youssef Hassan Youssef Abdullah, leader of the Sudanese Liberation Movement/Army - Union Front (SLM/A-UF),outlined his goal to reunify the factions of the former SLM/A into a single face in peace negotiations with the Sudanese government. His new group's [...]
2007-07-08 14:49:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS EG SU
07CAIRO2109SUDAN: SADIQ AL MAHDI TO WASHINGTON IF U.S. "READY
[...] (SBU) During a July 5 courtesy call at his Cairo office, Sadiq Al Mahdi, head of the Sudanese opposition National Umma Party, Imam of the Ansar, and former prime minister of Sudan told poloff that he might visit Washington for consultations on Sudan, but only if U.S. officials are "ready to lis [...]
2007-07-09 13:39:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS EG SU
07CAIRO2241SUDANESE OFFICIAL, JEM REPRESENTATIVE ON IBRAHIM
[...] (C) On July 19, poloff discussed with Sudanese Embassy Political Counselor Mohamed Al Rashid the peace agreement between the Government of Sudan (GOS) and Ibrahim Yehia Abdul Rahman, representing a faction of the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM). Local press had reported that this agreement [...]
2007-07-19 14:37:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS EG SU
07CAIRO2365EGYPT WELCOMES UNSCR 1769 ON DARFUR PEACEKEEPING
[...] (SBU) On August 1, MFA Cabinet Advisor for African Affairs Ahmed Abu Zeid told poloff that Egypt welcomes UN Security Council Resolution 1769 authorizing the UN/AU hybrid force for Darfur (UNAMID). Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit is planning to release a statement to that effect, he said, [...]
2007-08-01 14:08:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS EG SU
07CAIRO258COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT ON RELEASE OF NIGHT VISION
[...] (C) Description: The USG has offered the GOE two excess defense article OSPREY Class Mine Hunter Craft under the Naval Vessels Transfer Act of 2005. The US Navy transferred these ships to the Egyptian Navy (EN) in January 2007. The following Night Vision Devices (NVDs) are routinely included [...]
2007-01-30 14:49:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS MCAP EG
07CAIRO2711CAIRO-BASED ARAB DARFUR REBEL GROUP SENDS LETTER
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Democratic Popular Front (DPF),a mostly Arab Darfur group with representation in Cairo, recently gave an Arabic-language letter to pol LES for delivery to President Bush, requesting U.S. support for the DPF to fulfill its "responsibilities" in the coming phase of the peace [...]
2007-09-05 15:20:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO MASS EG SU
07CAIRO2800EGYPT - SEPTEMBER MILITARY WRAP-UP
[...] (C) The Chief of the Office of Military Cooperation ("OMC Chief") discussed the annual Military Cooperation Committee (MCC) meeting, the slow disbursement of FMF, border security and prospects for a secure communications agreement with Assistant Minister of Defense for Policy MG Al Assar and [...]
2007-09-16 15:25:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR EAID EG
07CAIRO2867DARFUR: DEMOCRATIC POPULAR FRONT SEEKS INVITE TO
[...] (SBU) In an introductory meeting with poloff on September 20, Cairo-based Siddique Ander and Osama Mohamed El Hassan, President and Secretary General, respectively, of the Democratic Popular Front (DPF),asked for USG pressure on the UN and AU to get the DPF invited to the planned October 27 p [...]
2007-09-23 14:58:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO MASS EG SU
07CAIRO3026EGYPT: OCTOBER MILITARY WRAP-UP
[...] (C) Embassy Cairo's OMC Chief discussed border security and his recent meetings on FMF with members of Congress with Assistant Minister of Defense for Armament MG Fouad abd el Halim, Assistant Minister of Defense for Policy MG Mohamed el Assar, and American Affairs Chief MG Ahmed Mo'taz on Oct [...]
2007-10-11 11:30:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID MASS MARR EG IS
07CAIRO3101EGYPTIAN FOREIGN, INTELLIGENCE MINISTERS URGE
[...] (C) Summary: Egyptian Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit and Intelligence Chief Soliman encouraged Sudanese President Bashir and Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) President Salva Kiir to maintain Sudanese unity during their October 17 Khartoum-Juba visit, according to MFA Cabinet Advisor fo [...]
2007-10-22 12:58:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS EG SU
07CAIRO3134EGYPT: "NO" TO UNAMID AVIATION SUPPORT AND
[...] (SBU) On October 24, emboffs urged Assistant Minister of Defense for Armament Major General Fouad Abd Al Halim and Assistant Minister of Defense for Policy Major General Mohamed Al Assar to reconsider providing aviation support and transport assets for the UN/AU Mission in Darfur (UNAMID),per [...]
2007-10-25 12:40:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALKPKO PGOV MARR MASS MOPS EG SU
07CAIRO3255EGYPT: COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT ON THE RELEASE OF
[...] (SBU) Description: In Ref A, the GOE requested price and availability data for sixty-six (66) replacements for Night Ranger Viewers and associated spare parts to support two (2) ex-Knox Class Frigates and four (4) ex-Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates. The Night Ranger Viewers were originally [...]
2007-11-14 14:18:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MASS MARR EG
07CAIRO3308USACE TUNNEL EXPERTS PROPOSE TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
[...] (C) A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)-led team of tunnel detection experts visited Egypt's border with Gaza on November 15 to assess whether technical equipment would assist the Ministry of Defense in detecting and exploiting tunnels used in smuggling. The team presented its preliminar [...]
2007-11-21 15:44:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS MARR MOPS
07CAIRO3309DEFMIN TANTAWI ON BORDER SECURITY, BRIGHT STAR,
[...] (C) U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral William J. Fallon discussed security assistance, border security, and EXERCISE BRIGHT STAR with Minister of Defense Field Marshal Tantawi on November 18. Tantawi and the senior MoD officials joining him: (1) confirmed Egypt's interest in ho [...]
2007-11-21 15:52:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER EAID MASS MARR MOPS KPAL EG IS
07CAIRO3333MOD INDICATES WILLINGESS TO SIGN LOR FOR
[...] (C) As a result of the recent visit and recommendations of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers counter-tunneling experts (reftel),MoD Assistant Minister of Defense for Armament MG Fouad told OMC MG Collings on November 25 that Minister of Defense Field Marshal Tantawi had agreed to sign a proposed L [...]
2007-11-26 15:36:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS MARR MOPS EG
07CAIRO3359EGYPT SIGNS LETTER OF REQUEST FOR BORDER EQUIPMENT
[...] (SBU) We have received a Letter of Request (LOR) from the Egyptian Procurement Office, dated November 27, requesting the $23 million in equipment and training recommended by the Army Corps of Engineers-led survey team. The team, headed by Dr. Jason McKenna of the Army Corps of Engineers, was [...]
2007-11-29 12:07:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MASS MARR MOPS EG
07CAIRO3370EGYPT SIGNS LETTER OF REQUEST FOR BORDER EQUIPMENT
[...] (SBU) We have received a Letter of Request (LOR) from the Egyptian Procurement Office, dated November 27, requesting the $23 million in equipment and training recommended by the Army Corps of Engineers-led survey team. The team, headed by Dr. Jason McKenna of the Army Corps of Engineers, was [...]
2007-12-02 05:22:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MASS MARR MOPS EG
07CAIRO3419DARFUR: CAIRO-BASED SLM/A-UNION FRONT SPLINTERS
[...] (SBU) In a December 4 meeting at his request, Youssef Hassan Youssef Abdallah of the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army-Union Front (SLM/A-UF) told us that the leadership of the SLM/A-UF had divided due to the conference of Darfur rebels in Sirte, Libya, which began in late October. Mohamed Abdul [...]
2007-12-06 13:08:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC MASS PINR EG SU
07CAIRO3425DARFUR: EGYPT READY TO HOST REBELS, DEPLOY
[...] (SBU) MFA Cabinet Advisor for African Affairs Ahmed Abu Zeid told us December 6 that Egypt stands ready to host an "Arusha-style" meeting for Darfur rebel unity if the international community calls for it to do so. Discussing the December 4 meeting in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh be [...]
2007-12-06 15:10:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS EG SU
07CAIRO482COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT OF INCREMENT 10 OF EGYPT'S
[...] (U) Description: Egypt has requested the acquisition of an additional 125 co-produced M1A1 tanks (Letter of Request 06/MC/019). This tenth increment of M1A1 tanks will raise Egypt's total M1A1 tank inventory to 1005. 2. (U) Justification for the M1A1 increment: Upgrading its tank fleet wi [...]
2007-02-22 11:34:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL MARR MASS MCAP EG
07CANBERRA1018DEMARCHE ON HEAVY-CALIBER AMMUNITION FOR LEBANESE
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Adrian Lochrin, Director for Defence Policy and Liaison, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on July 5, emphasizing the urgency of the issue for the Lebanese Armed Forces and the need for a rapid response. 2. (SBU) Lochrin advised the GOA [...]
2007-07-05 06:11:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PGOV PARM PREL LE AS
07CANBERRA1771CHINESE RESPONSE TO AUSTRALIAN M/V IRAN MATIN
[...] (S) Further to Ref A, Counter-Proliferation Director Gerry McGuire gave us a readout December 18 of the results of Australia's demarche in Beijing on December 14 on the M/V Iran Matin. Upon the U.S. request for Australia and the UK to demarche China (Ref D),DFAT had sought authorization to [...]
2007-12-18 05:25:00Embassy CanberraSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL MASS PTER AS CH
07CARACAS423ACTION REQUEST: BRV QUERIES ON MILITARY
[...] (C) This is an Action Request; See Paragraph 3, and action recommendation in Paragraph 5. 2. (C) BACKGROUND: In May 2006 the Department announced that the BRV was not fully cooperating with the global war on terrorism. As a result, the USG, though the Arms Export Control Policy, "suspende [...]
2007-02-28 19:25:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PGOV PM PREL VE
07CARACAS634ACTION REQUEST: CLOSURE OF VMAO
[...] (C) This is an Action Request -- see Paragraph 3. 2. (C) Post requested February 28 guidance on the status of the Venezuelan Air Force's purchases currently in the pipeline and regarding the removal of items in the Venezuelan Military Acquisitions Office (VMAO) in Miami, Florida. Based on [...]
2007-03-26 18:16:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PGOV PM PREL VE
07CARACAS701VENEZUELAN ARMY HOSTS U.S. MILITARY DELEGATION
[...] (C) SUMMARY. An eight person U.S. Army delegation attended a March 26-30 Conference of American Armies (CAA) seminar on Disaster Relief in Venezuela, the first U.S. military delegation hosted in-country since 2003. U.S. participants were generally well received. Failure to conduct the exerci [...]
2007-04-04 21:19:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PGOV PM PREL VE
07CHENGDU203PRESENTING CHENGDU'S COLORFUL FIRST PAKISTANI CONSUL
[...] (C) Summary: Recently arrived to assume his duties in Chengdu, Pakistan's first consul general to southwest China may have been picked for his current assignment due to his experience in Burma and military background. The JF-17 fighter aircraft jointly developed and produced by China and Paki [...]
2007-08-03 01:01:00Consulate ChengduCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR MASS PK CH
07COLOMBO1025SRI LANKA: REQUEST FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
[...] (C) Charge and Pol Chief met Foreign Minister Bogollagama on July 20 and informed him according to reftel that the U.S. could not provide Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to the Sri Lankan military at this time. Charge explained that the U.S. interagency process had determined that the targeting and [...]
2007-07-24 02:48:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV MASS
07COLOMBO1046SRI LANKA: 1206 FUNDING JUSTIFICATION FOR FY2008
[...] (SBU) Embassy supports the allocation of fiscal year 2008 funds under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) section 1206 for installation of a high frequency surface wave (HFSW) radar near Arugam Bay (Okanda) on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. The total estimated cost of this p [...]
2007-07-27 08:45:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MASS MOPS MARR PTER CE
07COLOMBO289MALDIVES: STRATEGY FOR ENGAGING ONE OF ISLAMIC
[...] (SBU) Maldives is a moderate, pro-American Islamic country that cooperates on American military objectives and is responsive to US advice on reform and openness. In a generation, it has gone from being South Asia's poorest country to that with the region's highest per-capita income. However, [...]
2007-02-15 10:48:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MASS MARR ECON ETRD AMGT OEXC KPAO
07COLOMBO303 SRI LANKA: PRESS COVERAGE FOR SIGNING OF ACQUISITION AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: With Department concurrence, Post plans to sign an Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA) with the government of Sri Lanka on or about February 28, 2007. Because of the risk that the agreement could be misconstrued by local parties pursuing domestic political agendas, [...]
2007-02-20 13:55:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO PREL MOPS MASS CE
07COLOMBO304 SRI LANKA: PRESS COVERAGE FOR SIGNING OF ACQUISITION AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: With Department concurrence, Post plans to sign an Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA) with the government of Sri Lanka on or about February 28, 2007. Because of the risk that the agreement could be misconstrued by local parties pursuing domestic political agendas, [...]
2007-02-20 13:56:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO PREL MOPS MASS CE
07COLOMBO516SRI LANKA REQUESTS US MILITARY TEAM TO ASSESS AIR DEFENSE FOLLOWING LTTE AIR ATTACK
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa convoked Ambassador and Defense Attache on March 30 to request the visit of a U.S. military team to assess how Sri Lanka can improve its air defense capabilities to defend against possible future LTTE air attacks. Rajapaksa outlined the countr [...]
2007-04-01 05:33:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALMASS PTER PREL CE IN
07COLOMBO837LEAHY VETTING FOR SRI LANKAN PARTICIPANT IN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) The following Sri Lankan official has been nominated to attend the following course of instruction: Funding Source: ODC Course Name: Pacific Army Chiefs Conference Course Dates: August 4-10, 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia [...]
2007-06-13 03:43:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MASS CE
07COLOMBO838SRI LANKA: INDIAN NAVY REPORTEDLY LIFTS OBJECTIONS
[...] (C) On June 5, Sri Lanka Director of Naval Projects and Plans (DNPP) Commodore Lakshman Illangakoon contacted Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) to provide a readout of a meeting in New Delhi with the Indian Navy Commander and others (no further information) on the proposed U.S.-provided [...]
2007-06-13 06:18:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL MASS MOPS IN CE
07COLOMBO842FOREIGN MINISTER FOLLOWS UP WITH AMBASSADOR ON
[...] (S) Summary: Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama invited Ambassador for a one-on-one meeting the evening of June 13th to discuss his requests to Secretary Gates at their recent meeting in Singapore for enhanced US-Sri Lankan maritime surveillance cooperation, UAVs, and enhanced i [...]
2007-06-14 09:18:00Embassy ColomboSECRETPREL MASS PHUM CE
07CONAKRY753Contributions for the Hybrid Operation in Darfur -- Guinea
[...] (SBU) Per reftels, post urged the government of Guinea to contribute to the upcoming UN/AU Hybrid Operations in Darfur. On July 2, the Defense Attache discussed details of the hybrid operation with the General Secretary Charged with Exterior Relations at the Ministry of Defense. The DATT und [...]
2007-07-03 06:43:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU GV
07COTONOU366SCENESETTER FOR BENIN VISIT OF USN VICE ADMIRAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Your visit to Benin on May 22 to discuss International Port Security and maritime cooperation and safety issues (REF A) will help emphasize to Beninese authorities the importance that the US government places on these two subjects in the Gulf of Guinea region. You will find your [...]
2007-05-18 05:49:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL PINR EWWT BN
07COTONOU485BENIN UNABLE TO CONSIDER TROOP CONTRIBUTION TO HYBRID
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-03 03:05:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC MASS BN SU
07COTONOU552 BENIN: VISIT OF USN AND USCG VICE ADMIRALS FOCUSES ON
[...] SUMMARY: Vice-Admiral John D. Stufflebeem (U.S. Navy) and Vice-Admiral David Peterman (U.S. Coast Guard) visited Cotonou on May 22, 2007. They had productive meetings with top military, transportation and Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC) port officials and were able to tour and see firsthand t [...]
2007-07-23 12:16:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS EWWT PREL BN
07COTONOU875 PARLIAMENT WELCOMES USG'S TOUR D'HORIZON ON US/BENIN
[...] Summary: In a November 13, 2007 speech, the Ambassador outlined major elements of the USG/Benin cooperative partnership for economic growth and trade, investing in people, poverty reduction, anti-corruption, and regional peace and security in a well-attended National Assembly session in Porto [...]
2007-11-16 08:06:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM EAID ETRD ECON EWWT MASS PTER KMCA
07COTONOU893BENIN'S INTERIOR MINISTER PRESSES FOR USG AID TO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-26 11:18:00Embassy CotonouCONFIDENTIALSNAR MASS PINR BN
07DAKAR1026AFRICOM DELEGATION RECEIVES SENEGALESE INPUT
[...] (C) The interagency AFRICOM delegation visited Dakar in April, meeting with Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade, Senior Minister for Foreign Affairs Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, Minister of Armed Forces Becaye Diop and Chief of Defense Major General Abdoulaye Fall on April 21. There was a marked co [...]
2007-05-10 17:58:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS OVIP SG
07DAKAR258SENEGAL: SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL WARD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-01 10:21:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PGOV ECON PHUM EAID MASS PREL SG
07DAKAR262SENEGAL: SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL WARD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-01 16:39:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNOVIP PGOV ECON PHUM EAID MASS PREL SG
07DAKAR448COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR REGIONAL
[...] Ambassador Janice L. Jacobs and Embassy Dakar warmly welcome and grant country clearance to all participants for attendance at the RSI Conference to be held in Dakar on 13 March 2007 to: 2. CONFERENCE POINTS OF CONTACT: a) Embassy control officer will be RSO John Bray. Embassy Tel: [221] [...]
2007-02-28 15:30:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC MASS OTRA SG
07DAKAR449COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR REGIONAL STRATEGIC
[...] AMBASSADOR JANICE L. JACOBS AND EMBASSY DAKAR WARMLY WELCOME AND GRANT COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE RSI CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN DAKAR ON 13 MARCH 2007 TO: 2. CONFERENCE POINTS OF CONTACT: A) EMBASSY CONTROL OFFICER WILL BE RSO JOHN BRAY. EMBASSY TEL: [221] [...]
2007-02-28 15:32:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC MASS OTRA SG
07DAKAR508TRANS-SAHARAN COUNTERTERRORISM PARTNERSHIP (TSCTP)
[...] (C) The Trans-Saharan Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) and the EUCOM Deputy Commander met in Dakar on February 6 and 7. There was general agreement that terrorism in North and West Africa is linked with organized crime, including illegal migration and traffickin [...]
2007-03-05 17:50:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR ECON PHUM EAID MASS PREL SG
07DAKAR777TSCTP/RSI CONFERENCE: LESS COUNTERTERRORISM, MORE
[...] (S) SUMMARY: To succeed in the medium- and long-term against terrorism in the Trans-Sahara region, the USG must help countries address fundamental social, economic, and political problems that undermine their stability, concluded Ambassadors at the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership ( [...]
2007-04-10 11:51:00Embassy DakarSECRETPTER EAID MASS PHUM PGOV PREL SOCI SG
07DAKAR940SENEGAL CURRENTLY HAS 2,681 SOLDIERS AND CIVPOL IN SIX
[...] Eighty Senegalese peacekeepers who have been serving as civilian police (CIVPOL) in Haiti returned last week. With Senegal benefiting from the African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) and Centers of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) programs, the Mission has [...]
2007-04-27 12:22:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MCAP KPKO SG
07DAKAR962NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ: MAINTAINING PARTICIPATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-02 13:31:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ SG
07DAKAR963NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ: MAINTAINING PARTICIPATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-02 14:43:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ SG
07DAMASCUS600POST APPROVES NSDD 38 - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
[...] Post approves this NSDD 38 Department of Defense, Department of Army request to add one Olmsted scholar position in Syria, for an appointment of limited duration. While this proposed staffing change is not reflected in the most recent MSP, post believes that DOD has made a persuasive case for [...]
2007-06-14 09:12:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDAODE AMGT KMRS MASS SY
07DARESSALAAM1185HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR PORT SECURITY
[...] (U) Post requests clearance for the following individuals to attend the DOS-sponsored Port Security Training Seminar to be held September 6-7, 2007, in Mombasa, Kenya: Name: Lucy Kachele DOB: March 17, 1962 Rank: Civilian Unit: Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority Current [...]
2007-08-22 14:08:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PGOV PHUM PINS PINR PREL TZ
07DARESSALAAM221HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL
[...] (U) Post requests clearance for the following individuals to attend the Financial Forensic Techniques training course from March 19 through March 30, 2007, in Gaborone, Botswana: Name: Plasius Fredrick Ngaya DOB: 18 May 1974 Passport number: AB202152 Rank: Inspector Current Assignme [...]
2007-02-15 11:48:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PGOV PHUM TZ
07DARESSALAAM388TANZANIA: SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-19 14:22:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamSECRETPARM TZ DJ ET YM TU PM PPA MASS
07DARESSALAAM945TANZANIA'S TROOP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE HYBRID
[...] (C) Tanzania currently has 20 peace observers in southern Sudan, and 2 staff officers in Darfur. However, President Jakaya Kikwete has told Ambassador Retzer in the past, and more recently during a June 17 meeting, that Tanzania is prepared to send peacekeeping troops to Darfur only as compon [...]
2007-07-03 15:32:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU TZ
07DHAKA1038HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DISTINGUISHED VISITOR
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation for the Distinguished Visitor Orientation Tour in the U.S. from July 29 to August 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 20, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July [...]
2007-06-24 07:27:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1039HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SENIOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior International Defense Management Course to be held in Monterey, California. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 5, 2007, to provide sufficient time for process [...]
2007-06-24 07:27:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1040HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course to be held at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas from July 6 to October 12, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 20, 2007. Post requests t [...]
2007-06-24 07:27:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1071HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR 31ST PACIFIC ARMIES MGMT
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the 31st Pacific Armies Management Seminar to be held in Sydney, Australia, from August 6 to 10, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 28, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...]
2007-07-02 01:04:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1076HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the International Defense Management Course to be held in Dhaka from July 15 to 26, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by J [...]
2007-07-02 06:37:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1089HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING (ADDITIONAL NAMES) FOR
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following additional candidates have been selected for participation for the International Defense Management Course to be held in Dhaka from July 15 to 26, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...]
2007-07-03 06:33:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1115HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE KHAN QUEST, JULY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Exercise Khan Quest, in Ulaan Baatar, from July 24 to August 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 8, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 19, 2007, to provid [...]
2007-07-09 01:58:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1162HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIRBORNE & JUMPMASTER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the Airborne & Jumpmaster course to be held at Fort Benning, Georgia from August 20 to October 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 18, 2007. Post requests that vetting be co [...]
2007-07-18 09:38:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1163HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE KHAN QUEST, JULY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Exercise Khan Quest, in Ulaan Baatar, from July 24 to August 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 17, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 27, 2007, to pro [...]
2007-07-18 09:39:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1164HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL CRISIS:
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in International Crisis: Command & Control Course, in York Town, Virginia, from September 5-21,2007. Post vetting was completed on July 18, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complet [...]
2007-07-18 09:39:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1186HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS LOGISTICS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Course to be held at Port Dickson, Malaysia from July 30 to August 17, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 22, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]
2007-07-23 01:15:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1227HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PACIFIC AIR LIFT RALLY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the Pacific Air Lift Rally course to be held Jakarta, Indonesia from August 20 to 24, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...]
2007-07-29 02:37:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1233HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the Squadron Officer School to be held at Maxwell Air Force base, Alabama from September 4 to December 7, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 29, 2007. Post requests that vett [...]
2007-07-30 03:18:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1241HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR 18TH APCSS SENIOR
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the 18th APCSS Senior Executive Course course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from August 27-31, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...]
2007-07-31 00:26:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1252HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS IN
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh from August 12-16, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]
2007-08-02 02:14:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1316LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES EXECUTIVE COURSE from OCTOBER 16 to DECEMBER 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 13th, 2007. Post requests that vetting be co [...]
2007-08-14 01:06:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1331LEAHY VETTING FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVE SEMINAR, AUGUST
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior Executive Seminar course to be held in Garmisch, Germany from August 22 to August 29, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 13th, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]
2007-08-15 05:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1385LEAHY VETTING FOR GLOBAL AIR CHIEFS CONFERENCE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Global Air Chiefs Conference to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from September 22 to 29, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 26, 2007. Post requests that vetting be compl [...]
2007-08-27 07:31:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1386LEAHY VETTING FOR LAND PORT IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Orientation Training for Land Port Immigration Officials on Combatting Human Trafficking scheduled for September 26-27 in Dhaka. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. [...]
2007-08-27 08:46:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1387LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC INTELLIGENCE CHIEFS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference to be held September 4 to 7, 2007 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. Post requests that vettin [...]
2007-08-27 08:47:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1455LEAHY VETTING FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM CONFERENCE IN
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Counter-Terrorism Conference to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 18-20, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]
2007-09-06 10:39:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1469LEAHY VETTING FOR GLOBAL AIR CHIEFS CONFERENCE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Global Air Chiefs Conference being held in Washington, DC and Honolulu, HI from September 22 to 29, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that [...]
2007-09-10 10:55:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1470LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CHIEFS OF DEFENSE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference October 30 - November 2, 2007 in Honolulu, HI. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]
2007-09-10 11:10:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1471LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SEA POWER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Sea Power Symposium from October 16 to 19, 2007 in Newport, RI. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed as soon as [...]
2007-09-10 11:15:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1474LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Executive Course to be held in Honolulu, HI from October 16 to December 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007 [...]
2007-09-10 11:39:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1512LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY AND PEACEKEEPING
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Military Peacekeeping Operations and Rule of Law training to be held in Newport, RI from October 3 to November 16, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 14, 2007. Post [...]
2007-09-16 10:11:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1585LEAHY VETTING FOR NORTHEAST-SOUTH ASIA EXECUTIVE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Northeast-South Asia Executive Seminar scheduled to be held from October 24 to November 15, 2007 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on September 30, 2007. Post reque [...]
2007-10-01 08:01:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1586LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SEA POWER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the 18th International Sea Power Symposium to be held in Newport, RI, from October 16 to 19, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]
2007-10-01 08:04:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1602ENGAGING BANGLADESH'S RAPID ACTION BATTALION: THE
[...] (C) Summary: The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is the lead Bangladeshi security force for countering terrorism. Yet since its creation the U.S. government has not engaged the 10,000-member paramilitary group because of human rights concerns stemming from persistent reports of extrajudicial kill [...]
2007-10-04 08:44:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALBG MASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL
07DHAKA1625LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA VIP PROTECTION COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA VIP Protection Course to be held at Rajarbagh Police Line in Dhaka from November 27 to December 21, 2007. Post vetting was completed on October 10, 2007. Post requests tha [...]
2007-10-09 10:26:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1670LEAHY VETTING FOR ENGINEERING CAPTAIN TRAINING
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Engineering Captain Training Course to be held at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, from November 19, 2007 to June 11, 2008. Post vetting was completed on October 23, 2007. Post requ [...]
2007-10-23 03:36:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1685LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in United Nations Staff Officers course being held in Port Dickson, Malaysia, from December 3-14, 2007. Post vetting was completed on October 25, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...]
2007-10-25 09:26:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1768LEAHY VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS IN COMBATTING
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Legal Aspects in Combatting Terrorism Conference to be held November 28 - December 14, 2007 in Newport, Rhode Island. Post vetting was completed on November 7, 2007. Post requ [...]
2007-11-08 11:30:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1769LEAHY VETTING FOR BALANCE BUFFALO 08-1 FROM
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following unit has been selected for participation in the Balance Buffalo 08-1 exercise from January 28 - March 7, 2008. Post vetting was completed on November 5, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by November 20, 2007, to provi [...]
2007-11-08 11:42:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1782LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR-EAST SOUTH ASIA (NESA)
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near-East South Asia (NESA) Combatting Terrorism Executive Seminar to be held December 5 - 19, 2007 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requ [...]
2007-11-13 09:30:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1783LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC COMPREHENSIVE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Comprehensive Security Responses (APCSS) to be held January 14 - February 13, 2008 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requests [...]
2007-11-13 09:32:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1784LEAHY VETTING FOR ADVANCE AEROSPACE MEDICINE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Advance Aerospace Medicine Course to be held January 4 - June 13, 2008 in Brooks City Base, Texas. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]
2007-11-13 09:33:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1794LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the United Nations Staff Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 14, 2007. Post requests that ve [...]
2007-11-15 15:02:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1795LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS LOGISTICS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 15, 2007. Post requests tha [...]
2007-11-15 15:04:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1822ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Staff Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 14, 2007. Post requests that vett [...]
2007-11-21 10:12:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1823ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 15, 2007. Post requests that [...]
2007-11-21 10:12:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1836FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION: PLANNING FOR THE NEXT
[...] (SBU) Summary: In only a week's time, the United States has been able to develop and implement an impressive humanitarian response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Sidr, which laid waste to large stretches of Bangladesh's southwestern coastal region when it made landfall on November 15 [...]
2007-11-24 15:51:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBG EAID MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PINR PREL
07DHAKA1884LEAHY VETTING FOR COMBINED STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Combined Strategic Intelligence Course to be held January 10 - February 29, 2008 at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on December 3, 2007. P [...]
2007-12-03 10:07:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1899LEAHY VETTING FOR SIGNAL CAPTAIN CAREER COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Combined Strategic Intelligence Course to be held January 15 - July 10, 2008 at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Post vetting was completed on December 5, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...]
2007-12-06 10:30:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1900LEAHY VETTING FOR SPECIALISED ENGLISH LANGUAGE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Specialised English La.guage Training to be held January 9 - March 14 at Lackland Air Force Base, TX and the Expolsive Ordnance Disposal Course to be held March 15 - October 9, 2 [...]
2007-12-06 10:30:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1902DEFINING THE USG ROLE AS BANGLADESH BEGINS ITS
[...] (C) Summary: The prompt and effective response to Cyclone Sidr's devastation has saved many thousands of lives and averted a potential political crisis for Bangladesh's weak Caretaker Government. The USG response during this initial phase was a model of Diplomacy-Defense-Development workin [...]
2007-12-06 11:11:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALBG EAID MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PINR PREL
07DHAKA1955LEAHY VETTING FOR SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL AT
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama from February 20 - May 16, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by January 25, 2007, to provide sufficient tim [...]
2007-12-19 05:14:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1973LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CAPTAIN
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Military Intelligence Captain Career Course at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona from March 24 - September 22, 2008. Post vetting was completed on December 26, 2007.Post requests that vetti [...]
2007-12-27 02:26:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1974LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA CRISIS RESPONSE COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following 24 candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Crisis Response Course to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in January 2008. Post vetting was completed on December 23, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by Jan [...]
2007-12-27 02:33:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA349HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Military Intelligence Captain Career Course being conducted at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, from April 9 to September 24, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requ [...]
2007-03-04 08:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA35HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BALANCED BUFFALO COURSE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in the 2007 Balance Buffalo exercise in Sylhet, Bangladesh from April 23 to May 22, 2007. Post vetting was completed on January 3, 2007. Post requests the department conduct Leahy vettin [...]
2007-01-09 05:01:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA350HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air Defense Artillery Captain Career Course being conducted at Fort Bliss, Texas, from April 16 to October 4, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requests t [...]
2007-03-04 08:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA351HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PACIFIC AREA SPECIAL
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Pacific Area Special Training Course being held in Honolulu, Hawaii from April 10-13, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]
2007-03-04 08:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA352HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR APCSS COURSE, APRIL 11 -
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Stability, Security, Transition and Reconstruction (SSTR) course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from April 11 - May 10, 2007. [...]
2007-03-04 08:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA353HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXECUTIVE SEMINAR ON
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center (NESA) Executive Seminar on Combatting Terrorism to be held in Washington, DC, from April 10-25, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. P [...]
2007-03-04 08:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA485HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL MARITIME
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Maritime Officers Course scheduled for May 30-August 10, 2007 in Yorktown, Virginia. Post vetting was completed on March 25, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...]
2007-03-25 08:55:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA496BANGLADESH: AVIAN AND PANDEMIC INFLUENZA;
[...] Embassy Dhaka,s State point of contact on avian and pandemic influenza is Carter Wilbur, ESTH officer. Contact information is: Email - wilburcw@state.gov, Phone - (8802) 885-5500 xt 2206, FAX - 882-4008. 2. Embassy Dhaka,s DOD Point of contact on avian and pandemic influenza is LTC Ran [...]
2007-03-27 08:46:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU MARR MASS CASC BG
07DHAKA508HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ATA-EIC TRAINING COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para 3. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the ATA-EIC training starting on April 9 - May 25, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 28, 2007. Due to the start of the course on April 9, 2007, this list requires clearance by c [...]
2007-03-29 04:05:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PINR PINS PREL MASS KCRM SNAR BG
07DHAKA537HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE FLASH BUFFALO
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in Exercise Flash Buffalo to be conducted in Chittagong, Bangladesh from May 20 to June 2, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by A [...]
2007-04-02 04:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA639HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM FELLOWS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Counter-Terrorism Fellows Program in Washington, DC from July 21 to September 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by M [...]
2007-04-17 09:21:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA640HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in International Logistics Executive Advanced Development Course in Athens, Georgia from June 1 to July 27, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 10, 2007, to provide su [...]
2007-04-17 09:22:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA641HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR COMMAND AND STAFF
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air Command and Staff College Course in Montgomery, Alabama from June 11, 2007 to June 9, 2008. Post etting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complet [...]
2007-04-17 09:22:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA642HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR WAR COLLEGE COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air War College Course in Montgomery, Alabama, from May 29, 2007 to May 27, 2008. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 10, [...]
2007-04-17 09:24:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA643HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMBINED LOGISTICS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Combined Logistics Captain Course in Fort Lee, Virginia, from May 22 to November 2, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May [...]
2007-04-17 09:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA644HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SENIOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior International Defense Management Course in Monterey, California from June 23 to July 20, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]
2007-04-17 09:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA673HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATION
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course at Monterrey, California, from May 6 to 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 23, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]
2007-04-24 04:12:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA711HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICER COURSE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Boarding Officer Course in Charleston, South Carolina from July 4 to August 15, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by M [...]
2007-05-02 07:51:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA712HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMBAT ENGINEER OFFICER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Combat Engineer Officer Course at Camp LeJeune from June 6 to October 1, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 20, [...]
2007-05-02 07:51:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA714HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR GROUND SUPPLY OFFICER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Ground Supply Officer Course at Camp LeJeune from July 5 to September 8, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 1, [...]
2007-05-02 07:51:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA725PARAMILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE - BALANCE BUFFALO,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in Operation Balance Buffalo in May 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 15, 2007, to provide sufficient time for processing. [...]
2007-05-03 09:05:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA726HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NEAR EAST/SOUTH ASIA
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center for Strategic Studies Executive Seminar starting on May 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]
2007-05-03 09:11:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA727HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NEAR EAST/SOUTH ASIA
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center for Strategic Studies Executive Seminar starting on May 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]
2007-05-03 09:16:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA775 HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COURSE, MAY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Disaster Preparedness Course starting on May 23, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 10, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 21, 2007, to provide sufficient t [...]
2007-05-10 08:44:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA889HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INFANTRY CAPTAIN TRAINING
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Infantry Captain Training Course to he held at Fort Benning, Georgia, from June 27 to December 13, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...]
2007-05-31 08:11:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA890HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATION
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course to be held in Dhaka from June 17 to 28, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]
2007-05-31 08:11:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA912ADDITIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following additional candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course to be held in Dhaka from June 17 to 28, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...]
2007-06-06 00:59:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA913HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NAVAL COMMAND COLLEGE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Naval Command College Course to he held in Providence, Rhode Island from July 27, 2007 to June 28, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...]
2007-06-06 01:05:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA914HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NAVAL STAFF COLLEGE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Naval Staff College Course to be held in Providence, Rhode Island, from July 25, 2007 to June 24, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting b [...]
2007-06-06 01:07:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA915HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ARMOR CAPTAIN CAREER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Armor Captain Career Course to be held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, from August 3, 2007 to February 4, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting b [...]
2007-06-06 01:09:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA919HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Comprehensive Responses to Terrorism (CSRT) course in Honolulu, Hawaii, from July 31 to August 22, 2007. Post vetting was comp [...]
2007-06-06 02:32:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA971HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR USCENTCOM COMBINED
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the USCENTCOM Combined Planning Group training course in Tampa, Florida, from July 15, 2007 to Jaunary 14, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vet [...]
2007-06-15 07:50:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA972HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICERS COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Boarding Officers Course to be held in Charleston, South Carolina from July 4 to August 17, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]
2007-06-15 07:53:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA973HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPYARD
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Shipyard Management Course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from July 13 to September 7, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vetti [...]
2007-06-15 07:59:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DILI358EMBASSY DILI RESPONSE ON GREAT WHITE FLEET COMMEMORATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Dili is strongly engaged with USPACOM in developing a robust schedule of ship visits to Timor-Leste. In conversation with Ambassador, GOTL leaders have recalled U.S. ship visits in the pre-independence era, and have requested our help in reviving Dili's status as a regular port [...]
2007-11-08 10:07:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO MARR MASS TT
07DJIBOUTI1076DJIBOUTI OFFERS SUDAN PEACEKEEPERS
[...] (C) The President of Djibouti has instructed his armed forces to prepare for a possible deployment of peacekeeping forces to the Darfur region of Southern Sudan. The size of the proposed force is expected to be a reinforced company of 150-200 troops, including a police or military police platoo [...]
2007-09-20 13:42:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALMASS MOPS PK PREL SU DJ
07DJIBOUTI1470DJIBOUTIANS TELL ADMIRAL FALLON USG PRESENCE
[...] (C) Summary: Admiral William J. Fallon, Commander, United States Central Command, visited Djibouti December 11-12. Accompanied by the Ambassador and Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander Hart and staff, Admiral Fallon met with Djiboutian Prime Minister Dileita, with D [...]
2007-12-17 16:19:00Embassy DjiboutiSECRET//NOFORNDJ ER ET PGOV PINR PREL PTER MASS
07DJIBOUTI1472RECOVERING MANPADS IN THE HORN: VIEW FROM DJIBOUTI
[...] (S/NF) We reviewed the proposed action plan (ref A) in light of our recent experience (ref B). Based on that review and experience, sustained attention to the manpad threat is a critical element of our CT efforts. The best strategy in Djibouti is to ensure continued close cooperation with D [...]
2007-12-22 12:49:00Embassy DjiboutiSECRET//NOFORNPARM MARR MASS ASEC PTER PINR DJ
07DOHA1042PRIME MINISTER OFFERS "SINCERE ADVICE" ON IRAQ
[...] (S) Summary: Ambassador Crocker briefed Qatar's Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani (HBJ) October 31 on the progress in Iraq and asked his assessment of building on this progress with the help of Arab states. HBJ said Qatar was a friend of the U.S. and wanted us to succe [...]
2007-11-05 10:03:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL PGOV MASS IZ QA
07DOHA1172SCENESETTER FOR DECEMBER 18 GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE
[...] (S) In November, Qatar's Amir told the Commander of CENTCOM, Admiral Fallon, that he wants the Qatari leadership to seek ways to deepen its military partnership with the U.S. at all levels. While a desirable goal given the considerable equities we have in our relationship with Qatar, the Amir' [...]
2007-12-12 14:19:00Embassy DohaSECRETMASS MARR PREL QA
07DOHA980QATAR AGREES TO GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE IN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-09 11:51:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PINS PREL QA
07DUBLIN532IRELAND TO CONSIDER DARFUR HYBRID OPERATION
[...] (SBU) Ireland will discuss the possibility of contributing personnel to the UN/AU Hybrid Operation for Darfur at a July 19 inter-agency meeting involving the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice, and the Irish Police, according to Eamonn Mc [...]
2007-07-03 13:48:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU EI
07DUSHANBE1481RENEWED PROMISE TO BEGIN OPERATIONS ON TAJIK-AFGHAN BRIDGE
[...] (C) Summary: Since the August 26 ceremonial opening of the U.S.-built Tajik-Afghan bridge, Tajik security authorities have blocked opening the bridge for operations. Recent interventions by the Embassy appear to have led to a new compromise among Tajik government agencies which will allow a [...]
2007-10-18 14:21:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALEAID ELTN PGOV MASS TI
07DUSHANBE1516SETTING THE SCENE FOR COMMANDER, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND'S 1
[...] (C) Executive Summary. Embassy Dushanbe looks forward to your upcoming visit to Tajikistan. Besides the opening of the bridge between Afghanistan and Tajikistan in August, little has changed since your introductory meeting with President Rahmon in June. As this is your second visit, you will [...]
2007-10-19 13:36:00Embassy DushanbeSECRETPREL PGOV MASS MCAP OVIP TI AF
07DUSHANBE1523FM ZARIFI ON OPENING THE BRIDGE AND DUSHANBE SUMMITS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. At an hour-long meeting October 22 requested by Ambassador, Foreign Minister Zarifi: --admitted that the government had not decided which agency would be in charge of the facilities including the U.S.-funded bridge at the Nizhniy Pyanzh border, but said they were working tow [...]
2007-10-24 05:46:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID ELTN MASS TI
07DUSHANBE1686CENTCOM COMMANDER VISIT BUILDS RELATIONS, FOCUSES ON
[...] (C) Summary. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral WiIliam J. Fallon's 6 November 2007 visit to Dushanbe yielded a second meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and first-time discussions with Defense Minister General-Colonel (U.S. 3-star equivalent) Sherali Khairulloyev and [...]
2007-11-23 14:08:00Embassy DushanbeSECRET//NOFORNPREL MASS PGOV TI AF IR
07DUSHANBE44TAJIK FOREIGN MINISTER PITCHES HIGH PROFILE BRIDGE OPENING
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a January 4 meeting with the Ambassador (reftel),Tajik Foreign Minister Zaripov proposed a high profile opening for the United States Government funded bridge linking Tajikistan and Afghanistan across the Pyanj river. The Embassy fully supports a strong public diplomacy pa [...]
2007-01-09 12:26:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID MASS KPAO TI AF
07DUSHANBE969EXTENDED MEETING WITH PRESIDENT RAHMON DOMINATES CENTCOM
[...] (C) Summary. In an unexpectedly long meeting with the Tajik President, which dominated Admiral Fallon's visit June 19, Emomali Rahmon hailed U.S.-Tajik relations as one of the first priorities in Tajik foreign policy and stated that Tajikistan is interested in further development of these rela [...]
2007-06-28 11:25:00Embassy DushanbeSECRET//NOFORNPREL MASS PGOV TI AF IR
07DUSSELDORF24COLOGNE "TRAIN BOMBER" INDICTMENT REACHES D\SSELDORF HIGHER
[...] (U) Almost eleven months after two Lebanese nationals unsuccessfully tried to blow up two regional trains originating in Cologne, the Federal Public Prosecutor on June 11 brought criminal charges against one of the men, Youssef Mohammad El-Hajdib. German police arrested the 22-year old El-Haj [...]
2007-06-29 13:55:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KCRM MASS KOMC IR GM
07EFTOSANAA784LETTER DELIVERED FROM PRESIDENT BUSH ON SAADA
[...] (U) Per ref A instruction, post delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the President's Office the text of the letter found at paragraph two from President Bush to President Saleh regarding Saleh's requests for assistance in relation to the conflict in Saada on April 28 (ref B). 2 [...]
2007-04-30 13:43:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MASS YM
07GEORGETOWN111CARICOM CRICKET SECURITY REQUEST - LETTER TO DOD A/S
[...] (SBU) Post received diplomatic note from the CARICOM Secretariat requesting post to transmit the following letter from CARICOM Acting Secretary General Amb. Lolita Applewaite to Assistant Secretary of SIPDIS Defense Peter W. Rodman. The letter request DOD consider deploying maritime assets [...]
2007-01-26 20:44:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPDC MASS MCAP PREL PARM ASEC XL GY
07GEORGETOWN209ANOTHER CARICOM CRICKET SECURITY REQUEST - LETTER
[...] (SBU) Post received a diplomatic note today from the CARICOM Secretariat requesting post transmit the attached letter from CARICOM Secretary General Edwin Carrington to Assistant Secretary of Defense Peter W. Rodman. The letter requests DoD give urgent consideration to deployment to the reg [...]
2007-02-21 19:28:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MCAP OPDC PARM PREL MASS XL GY
07GEORGETOWN403DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GUYANA ON CARICOM-U.S.
[...] Charge raised the CITIA with MFA Director General Elisabeth Harper April 19. Amb. Harper noted that CARICOM had recently recirculated the CITIA and said that the GoG had signed off on it. In response to the U.S. proposal to release the statement bilaterally if CARICOM remains unable to agree [...]
2007-04-25 11:21:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MASS PARM PREL CARICOM GY
07GEORGETOWN404CARICOM ON CITIA STATEMENT AND CONFERENCE ON THE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-25 17:45:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETTC PARM MASS KSUM CARICOM GY
07GEORGETOWN406CARICOM ON CITIA STATEMENT AND CONFERENCE ON THE
[...] (SBU) DCM delivered the CITIA demarche to CARICOM A/SG Granderson April 24. In his introductory chatter Granderson noted the difficulty the CARICOM Secretariat has in preparing for the multitude of high-level CARICOM meetings and in following up on action items afterwards. In response to CIT [...]
2007-04-25 20:33:00Embassy GeorgetownCONFIDENTIALPREL ETTC PARM MASS KSUM CARICOM GY
07GEORGETOWN407GUYANA NOT CAPABLE OF ASSISTING IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-25 20:57:00Embassy GeorgetownCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ GY
07GEORGETOWN455MAKING THE USNS COMFORT A SUCCESS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Guyana's capital and populated coastal areas benefit from one of the more impressive primary health care delivery systems in the low-income world. On the other hand, Guyana's hinterland areas are in great need of the primary health care services the USNS Comfort's ashore team co [...]
2007-05-11 13:12:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID MASS MOPS PREL TBIO XK XL GY
07GEORGETOWN501GUYANA CONCERNED BY THE GROWING IRAN-VENEZUELA
[...] (C) DCM delivered demarche on the growing Iran-Venezuela relationship to MFA Director General Elisabeth Harper on May 18. Amb. Harper took particular note of the points on weapons technology cooperation. She said that given the Venezuelan claim on two-thirds of Guyana's territory, Guyana "v [...]
2007-05-18 18:12:00Embassy GeorgetownCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PTER VE IR GY
07GEORGETOWN511Foreign Medical Assistance in Guyana
[...] Embassy Georgetown is committed to working with the Department, the Pentagon, and Southcom to carry through successfully the President's mandate that the USNS Comfort's visit will aid "people who might not otherwise get the basic health care they need to realize a better tomorrow." The Guyanes [...]
2007-05-22 17:40:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDEAID MASS MOPS PREL SOCI TBIO KPAO GY
07GEORGETOWN587CARICOM RESPONDS TO CITIA DEMARCHE
[...] Post received a Diplomatic Note from CARICOM Secretariat June 12 forwarding for USG consideration a draft press release on small arms, light weapons, and ammunitions incorporating numerous amendments made by CARICOM member states to the earlier draft prepared by the USG. The note was recieved [...]
2007-06-12 20:25:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MASS PARM PREL CARICOM XL
07GUATEMALA1938INVITATION TO GPOI G8 GLOBAL CLEARINGHOUSE
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche September 18 to Luis Carranza, Director of Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Carranza informed poloff September 20 that he had forwarded the invitation to the Director of Peacekeeping Operations at the Ministry of Defense to forward t [...]
2007-09-24 23:20:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PGOV KPKO GT
07GUATEMALA216GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-06 16:49:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA2243GUATEMALA: POST RESPONSE TO GREAT WHITE FLEET
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-15 23:43:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPEL KPAO MASS MPOS GA
07GUATEMALA347GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-20 22:31:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA350GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHYAMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 15:29:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA351GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHYAMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 15:30:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA352GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - 009
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 15:38:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
07GUATEMALA362GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 21:57:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA417GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-28 21:32:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA469GUATEMALA: AMENDMENT TO DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) Per previous consultations between PM/PPA and U.S. MILGP Guatemala, post needs to amend a previous diplomatic agreement concerning U.S. Army Corps of Engineers support for the renovation of the Guatemalan Army Regional Peacekeeping [...]
2007-03-06 22:38:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIA MASS MOPS KPKO PREL EAID AFIN GT
07GUATEMALA569LETTER TO THE SECRETARY REGARDING INVITATION TO
[...] This is an action request, see para 3. 2. We received from the Guatemalan Foreign Ministry a letter addressed to the Secretary that requests U.S. attendance at a regional conference on armed violence and development to be held in Guatemala on April 23-24. The conference, which is being o [...]
2007-03-20 18:54:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPRELPLS PARM MASS EAID KJUS KCRM PHUM ASEC
07GUATEMALA57GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-10 19:57:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA586GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-22 20:20:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA74GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - 003
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-11 21:20:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
07GUATEMALA75GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-11 21:33:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA85GUATEMALA: RESPONSE ON HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-12 17:06:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
07HAMBURG66INVITATION TO NORTHERN GERMANY FOR THE GREAT WHITE FLEET
[...] (U) On behalf of Mission Germany, U.S. Consulate General Hamburg would like to invite the Great White Fleet to Kiel, Germany to commemorate the fleet's historic trip, strengthen U.S. and European naval cooperation, and participate in U.S. public outreach at Northern Europe's largest regatta and [...]
2007-11-14 12:44:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO MASS MPOS GM
07HANOI2051SCENESETTER FOR VISIT BY COMMANDER, UNITED STATES
[...] (SBU) Admiral, your visit to Vietnam is well timed to complement the successes of recent trips by other senior civilian and military leaders and will be an important contribution to the growing U.S.-Vietnam relationship, especially in advance of Vietnam taking its seat on the UNSC next year. [...]
2007-12-07 04:04:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHSA VM
07HANOI2101GPOI DEMARCHE DELIVERED -- GVN STILL CONSIDERING EVENTUAL
[...] (SBU) On December 20, poloff discussed reftel points with MFA IO Department UN Section Chief Nguyen Thi Van Anh and Specialist Nguyen Vu Minh and also handed over a diplomatic note containing the points. Van Anh and Minh were quick to emphasize that the GVN is still considering and preparing f [...]
2007-12-21 09:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPKO MARR MASS VM
07HANOI611MISSION VIETNAM CONTACTS -- PANDEMIC INFLUENZA NATIONAL
[...] Pursuant to reftel, Mission Vietnam has designated the following persons as its main points of contact on avian and pandemic influenza: -- Mr. Nathan Sage, ESTH Officer (State Hanoi Representative),who may be reached at (84)(4) 772-1500 (ext. 2233),mobile (84)(90) 345-7801 or e-mail at Sa [...]
2007-04-01 04:29:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU MARR MASS CASC
07HELSINKI514FINNISH RESPONSE: TRANSFERRING SURPLUS AMMUNITION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-06 12:58:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL NATO FI
07IRANRPODUBAI63ABRUPT RESIGNATION OF IRAN'S TOP NUCLEAR NEGOTIATOR MAY SIGNAL HARDENING REGIME POSITION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-22 12:53:00Iran RPO DubaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR IR MASS
07ISLAMABAD133STATUS OF FRONTIER CORPS
[...] (SBU) On December 29, 2006, PolCouns raised with the MFA's America's Desk post's request for information regarding the legal status of the Frontier Corps. (Reftel) Post had twice earlier requested the MFA's assistance in parsing the legal underpinnings of the Frontier Corps, as the issue ha [...]
2007-01-09 13:31:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PK PREL PTER
07ISLAMABAD1943PAKISTAN UNLIKELY TO CONTRIBUTE TO IRAQ MISSION
[...] (C) Post assesses that Pakistan would not be willing to contribute troops or other support to the current Iraq Coalition, nor would it be productive to raise the matter with the Government of Pakistan at this time. 2. (C) Pakistani officials have intimated privately in the past that they w [...]
2007-05-02 04:46:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER PK IZ
07ISLAMABAD3397 NEED TO GET IMET PROGRAM BACK ON TRACK
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request -- see para 8. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy needs help urgently in getting our IMET program back on track. Nothing is more important to our long-term relationship in Pakistan than contact with mid-grade Pakistani military officers. We have lost 39 stu [...]
2007-08-04 09:00:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL PK
07ISLAMABAD4363FATA PLAN IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE: OCTOBER 8, 2007
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTS: Implementation of the Mission's strategy in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) is moving ahead despite challenges. We received our fiscal year 2007 (FY07) funding for the FATA by September 30. With our prodding, the donor community is taking ste [...]
2007-10-09 12:35:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID MASS KPAO PK
07ISLAMABAD4889FATA PLAN IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Post still awaits publication of the Central Command Planning Order that will formalize the security development plan (SDP). Post appreciates funding for Pashto radio programming and the temporary FATA Coordinator, and will continue to urge Pakistani leadership to appoint a FA [...]
2007-11-16 12:49:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID MASS PK
07ISLAMABAD5019FATA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE (11/26/07)
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Construction crews broke ground for the Border Coordination Center (BCC) at Torkham November 17. Design teams working on the Frontier Corps Training Center (FCTC) at Warsak will return within the week to refine construction timelines. The UK may proceed (ahead of the US) with ef [...]
2007-11-26 13:15:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID MASS SNAR PK
07ISLAMABAD505DEMARCHE DELIVERED: INVITATION FOR PAKISTAN TO
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Post is using several channels -- in coordination with Italian officials -- to invite and encourage Pakistan to participate in March classes at the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU). The Pakistanis seem to want the COESPU training and are on board with the c [...]
2007-01-30 07:44:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PGOV KPKO PK IT
07ISLAMABAD5140FATA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE (12/02/07)
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: We will be advising the Pakistanis on mechanisms to improve civil-military coordination in the FATA. Outcomes in Swat could be a case study for future FATA operations; effective civil affairs follow-up will be needed to consolidate short term security gains by Pak forces and rev [...]
2007-12-05 01:48:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID MASS SNAR PK
07JAKARTA1386DOD-STATE 1206 CONFERENCE SUMMARY
[...] Post has reviewed draft guidance and template and believes they provide a constructive framework for Defense-State coordination at post. 2. Our sole comment pertains to II.d. of the template. We were somewhat surprised by the reference to "the normal budget process" and presume this simply [...]
2007-05-16 07:57:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR ID
07JAKARTA1452SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT A/S HILL
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy Jakarta and ConGen Surabaya welcome your upcoming visit to Indonesia. Rumbles within the U.S. House of Representatives of possible legislation that would jeopardize normalized military-to-military relations with Indonesia would unravel our recent progress in this area an [...]
2007-05-23 07:20:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR SOCI ID
07JAKARTA167INDONESIAN NEXT STEPS TO GPOI MILITARY PEACEKEEPER
[...] (C) Poloff and Defense Cooperation Office (ODC) head met with Director General for Defense Strategy Dadi Susanto on December 20 to discuss Indonesia's progress toward a program for training military peacekeepers. Susanto said the Department of Defense (DEPHAN) had the lead within the GOI on p [...]
2007-01-19 10:22:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR MOPS ID
07JAKARTA1734SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FINAL COORDINATION
[...] (C) Embassy Defense Cooperation and Political Officers met with Director General for Defense Strategy MG Dadi Susanto of the Indonesian Department of Defense (DEPHAN) and representatives of the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) on May 14 to discuss the Navy's request to delay the FY2007 project in orde [...]
2007-06-22 09:47:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALMASS PREL ID
07JAKARTA1785TROOP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR DARFUR HYBRID OPERATION
[...] On June 28, we conveyed U.S. support for the proposed UN-AU hybrid peacekeeping operation in Darfur to Deputy Director for International Security Fikri Cassidy at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs and asked whether Indonesia planned to contribute to the mission. Cassidy, who has re [...]
2007-06-28 09:37:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU ID
07JAKARTA1921REQUEST FOR BLANKET RETRANSFER END-USE SECURITY
[...] (SBU) We delivered Department's offer and rationale (ref a) to Harry Purwanto, Director for North and Central American Affairs at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Relations, on June 12. We noted we had encouraged the government of Indonesia to consider a blanket agreement when completing t [...]
2007-07-13 07:54:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PGOV ID
07JAKARTA218SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FINAL COORDINATION
[...] (U) Embassy continues to support the funding proposals for Indonesia that are identified in reftel and urges that these proposals be notified to Congress. Although we did not receive funding for all of our 1206 proposals for 2007, those that were funded represent a coherent and effective progr [...]
2007-01-25 09:40:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDID MASS PARM PREL
07JAKARTA228DEMARCHE DELIVERED: INVITATION FOR INDONESIA TO
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel invitation to Indonesia National Police (INP) Headquarters Director for Personnel Development BG Hendy and his Chief for International Cooperation, Bekti Suhartono, on January 25. Hendy is the INP's designated point of contact for international training assistance. [...]
2007-01-26 07:26:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PGOV PREL ID
07JAKARTA2475PUTIN VISIT -- ARMS, ENERGY AND MINING DEALS
[...] (C) Summary: Russian President Putin visited Jakarta September 6. Russia and the GOI signed several bilateral agreements, including an arms deal worth $1 billion, investment projects in mining and energy worth $4 billion, and an MOU on fighting terrorism. Defense Minister Sudarsono comment [...]
2007-09-07 09:10:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL EINV MASS PTER ID
07JAKARTA2607GPOI CLEARINGHOUSE: INVITATION DELIVERED TO GOI
[...] (U) Pol/C met September 17 with Hari Purwanto, Director of the North American Office at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU),to extend an invitation to Indonesia to send two participants to the U.S.-hosted Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) G8 Global Clearinghouse Conference Octobe [...]
2007-09-17 09:59:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR MASS PGOV ID
07JAKARTA278INTERIM BILATERAL DEFENSE DIALOGUE EXPANDS
[...] (U) Summary: An interim session of the annual U.S.-Indonesian Bilateral Defense Dialogue (BDD) in Jakarta on January 30-31 reached agreement on several important additions to the FY2007 agenda. Those included a multi-tiered set of exercises on humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HA/DR) [...]
2007-02-01 09:20:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL ID
07JAKARTA2893DEFENSE COOPERATION -- INDONESIAN NAVY CHIEF
[...] (U) This is an Action Request -- Please see para 7. 2. (C) SUMMARY: CDA recently discussed the proposed USG 1206 program placement of coastal radars in the Sulawesi Sea area with Hashim Jalal, an influential Indonesian expert on the Law of the Sea. Jalal explained that the top Indonesian [...]
2007-10-12 06:08:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHSA MASS MARR ID
07JAKARTA3097INDONESIA -- GREAT WHITE FLEET COMMEMORATION
[...] (C) While understanding fully the historic importance of its mission and President Theodore Roosevelt's visionary role, Post recommends against a commemorative visit of the Great White Fleet to Indonesia for several reasons. First, Indonesia's colonial past and its policy of non-alignment sin [...]
2007-11-07 10:52:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR KPEO MASS MPOS ID
07JAKARTA3155DEFENSE COOPERATION -- INDONESIA INCREASINGLY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: There are signs that the GOI is increasingly interested in purchasing U.S. military equipment as it begins to rebuild its defense capabilities. Two prospective F-16 deals continue to move forward (ref a) and the Indonesian military is considering possible deals for other items. [...]
2007-11-14 09:30:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS PGOV ID
07JAKARTA3199DEFENSE COOPERATION -- INDONESIAN MILITARY WANTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Senior Indonesian defense officials have expressed broad support for moving forward on cooperation with the U.S. Their near-term objectives are practical and tied to Indonesia's immediate need to rebuild its military capabilities after more than a decade of sanctions. Primary a [...]
2007-11-19 10:05:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS PGOV ID
07JAKARTA430JCS CHAIRMAN PACE'S MEETING WITH INDONESIAN
[...] (C) Summary: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace met with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on February 13 in Jakarta to discuss a range of strategic issues, including bilateral military-to-military cooperation, instability in the Middle East and future East [...]
2007-02-16 07:31:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS MOPS ID
07JAKARTA767THE SECRETARY,S MARCH 22 MEETING WITH INDONESIAN
[...] (C) Foreign Minister Wirajuda appreciates the Secretary's invitation to meet with her in Washington and looks forward to the opportunity to exchange views on the Middle East and UNSC issues. FM Wirajuda is the GOI point man behind Indonesia's recent activism on Israel-Palestinian issues and S [...]
2007-03-16 09:14:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR ID
07KABUL1225GOA PREPARING FOR GREATER RESPONSIBILITY FOR MINE
[...] The MFA hosted an annual conference on humanitarian mine action (HMA) April 25 in Kabul, inviting key donors to a meeting to discuss current Afghan HMA issues and the broader international/Afghan community to a USG (STATE/PM/WRA) sponsored dinner to mark International Mine Action Awareness Day [...]
2007-04-12 13:48:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MARR MASS AF
07KABUL1238STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: DEFENSE MINISTER WARDAK ON
[...] (S) In a separate meeting with members of the Strategic Partnership delegation, Minister of Defense Wardak stressed the importance to Afghanistan of its partnership with the United States, and praised U.S. forces for the "marvelous job" they are doing in Afghanistan. He noted in particular the [...]
2007-04-14 08:22:00Embassy KabulSECRETPGOV PREL MARR MASS NATO AF
07KABUL1679KARZAI: CONCERNS ABOUT SECURITY AND PRIVATE
[...] (C) Summary: At a May 15 DIAG meeting, President Karzai voiced concerns about the perception of defenselessness held by citizens in Paktia following the recent skirmish between Afghan and Pakistani forces on the border. He cited citizens' concerns that the disarmament process has diminished the [...]
2007-05-17 14:20:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC ECON MARR MASS NATO AF
07KABUL1690AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN BORDER FIRING INCIDENTS
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Another border firing incident between Afghan and Pakistani forces occurred early on the morning of May 17. The facts regarding which side fired first and why remain hard to pin down, with each side blaming the other for having provoked the exchange. The incident occurred in [...]
2007-05-20 09:51:00Embassy KabulSECRET//NOFORNMARR MOPS MASS NATO PREL PK AF
07KABUL1727AFGHAN NATIONAL CIVIL ORDER POLICE: FIRST
[...] Summary: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) graduated the first two battalions of the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) May 17 in a ceremony at the Mazar-E-Sharif Regional Training Center (RTC) . These two battalions will be deployed in Kabul as a riot intervention force. According to an [...]
2007-05-24 08:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR MASS NATO AF
07KABUL1745KIDNAPPED AFGHAN DEMINING NGO WORKER RELEASED - TALIBAN
[...] (SBU) Embassy Kabul learned of the safe release on May 17 of Esmatullah Mir Ahmadullah, an Afghan ambulance driver for an Afghan demining NGO, the Mine Clearance Planning Agency (MCPA). Ahmadullah reportedly was kidnapped by Taliban operatives in Gardez on May 14. The Taliban reportedly kept [...]
2007-05-24 14:09:00Embassy KabulSECRETKHDP MASS ASEC AF
07KABUL19835 NGO VEHICLES STOLEN BY ARMED INTRUDERS IN
[...] (SBU) Embassy Kabul learned June 18 of the theft of five vehicles belonging to the Afghan demining NGO Mine Detection Center (MDC) on June 13 when 20 "heavily armed" individuals reportedly broke into MDC's Kandahar compound. The perpetrators also stole an unspecified quantity of MDC uniforms [...]
2007-06-20 08:37:00Embassy KabulSECRETASEC KHDP MASS AF
07KABUL2063TALIBAN SEIZE 17 DEMINERS AND 3 VEHICLES IN GHAZNI
[...] (S/REL ISAF) Summary: Alleged Taliban fighters under Mullah Safiullah took 17 Afghan NGO deminers hostage on June 23 and seized 3 of their vehicles. This is the second attack on Afghan demining NGOs in as many weeks involving armed groups capturing vehicles. The Taliban kidnappers reportedl [...]
2007-06-26 12:42:00Embassy KabulSECRETASEC KHDP MASS AF
07KABUL2355PRT CHAGHCHARAN: PASABAND AND DOLINA DISTRICT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PRT Chaghcharan conducted a patrol of Pasaband and Dolina Districts from July 4-7, meeting with district officials, police, and elders. Residents of both districts praised the work of the ANP. Development issues were the main concern for residents who thanked the PRT for its w [...]
2007-07-23 07:13:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP MOPS MASS PGOV PTER AF
07KABUL2384MOI MAKES PROGRESS ON FINAL PHASES OF ANP RANK
[...] (SBU) Summary: The GOA is making progress towards completion of the Ministry of Interior (MOI) Rank Reform Process to reduce the currently over-manned Afghan National Police (ANP) officer corps to an efficient level by selecting the best qualified officers through an extensive testing, selecti [...]
2007-07-26 05:34:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PGOV AF PREL
07KABUL2402AFGHAN CIVIL ORDER POLICE UNDERMINED BY POOR MOI
[...] (SBU) The Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) are being trained by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) in close coordination with Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) to provide a force capable of responding to urban unrest, civil disorder and national emergencies, whil [...]
2007-07-27 04:01:00Embassy KabulSECRETMASS PGOV PREL AF
07KABUL360PRT QALAT: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY,
[...] (SBU) Summary: The political situation in Zabul is fairly stable, with a good governor, Delbar Jan Arman, who has served for almost two years. His efforts are undermined by a weak administration both in the capital and in the districts, and his own unwillingness to empower and build the cap [...]
2007-02-05 10:54:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER EAID ECON MASS SOCI AF
07KABUL372PRT NURISTAN: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY,
[...] (SBU) Nuristan Province has traditionally been neglected and remains underdeveloped, but recent initiatives by Governor Tamin are energizing district administrations and encouraging communities to take responsibility for their own security. Despite these efforts, security remains problematic [...]
2007-02-06 10:48:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER ECON EAID MASS SOCI AF
07KABUL373PRT PANJSHIR: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY,
[...] (U) Over the past year, Panjshir Province has recorded remarkable progress. Security is holding, governance is maturing, reconstruction is advancing and society is evolving. Constraints remain, however, both in terms of infrastructure and mentality. The Governor highlights education as the [...]
2007-02-06 10:49:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PTER MASS ECON EAID SOCI AF
07KABUL439STATE OF PLAY AND ACTION REQUESTS ON UPCOMING
[...] (SBU) Embassy is working with the GOA to set dates and fix the agenda for upcoming working-level and senior-level Strategic Partnership meetings. We are in direct contact with our GOA counterparts for each working group. The MFA is responsible for overall organization of the Strategic Partne [...]
2007-02-09 05:16:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV MASS ECON EAID SNAR AF
07KABUL440HUMANITARIAN MINE ACTION IN AFGHANISTAN - GOING
[...] (U) Contains Action Request; please see para 10. 2. (U) SUMMARY: Afghanistan remains seriously affected by landmines and unexploded ordinance (UXO) that cause nearly 100 casualties each month. Landmines and UXO are found in 2,368 communities as well as agricultural fields and around major [...]
2007-02-09 05:17:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS AF
07KABUL579PRT ASADABAD: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY,
[...] (C) Kunar,s security improved significantly in 2006 except in the isolated border areas. Ongoing road construction will help consolidate security gains, and will enable economic growth. Better and larger police forces will be necessary to keep Kunar,s security and economic trends positive in [...]
2007-02-21 11:31:00Embassy KabulSECRETPGOV PTER ECON EAID MASS SOCI AF
07KABUL682ANSF AMMUNITION STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT NEEDS OVERHAUL
[...] (C/REL ISAF) SUMMARY: During a recent meeting of the Afghan Ministry of Defense (MOD) Ammunition Working Group, Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan (CSTC-A) urged the MOD to destroy its stockpiles of unserviceable ammunition. The buildup of unserviceable ammunition in MOD depo [...]
2007-03-02 10:53:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALMASS PREL AF
07KABUL852STAFFDEL GROVE'S FEBRUARY 19-21 VISIT TO
[...] (C/REL ISAF) Summary: Mr. Hakan Abaci, Civilian Director of the Turkish-led PRT in Wardak province, emphasized that the PRT is mainly a "civilian" operation, which seeks to minimize the visibility of the Turkish military element that provides security for the PRT compound. He said he believes [...]
2007-03-13 12:24:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALOREP MASS EAID SNAR ASEC AMGT AF
07KABUL940PRT/KUNDUZ: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON THE NORTHEAST
[...] (SBU) The situation on the ground in the Northeast region of Afghanistan has not changed appreciably in the past six months. The security situation remains relatively calm, with only occasional criminal or terrorist attacks against local officials and ISAF. The primary threat and cause of ins [...]
2007-03-22 09:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER EAID ECON MASS SOCI AF
07KABUL950PRT/QALENOW: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Qal-e Now, in the western part of Afghanistan, has witnessed much progress over the last year. Residents of the capital enjoy a much better quality of life then they did under the Taliban. The PRT has had a direct impact on economic growth in the provincial capital. However, th [...]
2007-03-24 12:59:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER EAID ECON MASS SOCI AF
07KABUL979PRT/MAZAR: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Northwest Afghanistan enjoys a better security situation than much of the rest of the country but drought and crime hamper development. The Afghan National Police (ANP) and the judicial system need much work but progress has begun with the ANP. The balance of power between T [...]
2007-03-26 05:26:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER EAID ECON MASS SOCI AF
07KAMPALA1848UGANDA MAY BE OPEN TO MANPADS STRATEGY
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Post has considered reftel Horn of Africa MANPADS Acquisition Engagement and Plan of Action Strategy for Uganda. Mechanisms proposed to help the GOU address counter-proliferation and destruction are feasible and timely. Post is confident that the GOU would welcome greater USG involv [...]
2007-12-06 12:56:00Embassy KampalaSECRETMARR MASS PARM PGOV PREL UG
07KATHMANDU1329NEPAL PROMISES TROOPS FOR DARFUR MISSION
[...] (C) The Acting Defense Secretary told Emboff and the Defense Attache July 3 that the Defense Ministry supported contributing troops to the planned UN/African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur. The Prime Minister had recently approved increasing the ceiling on the number of Nepali peacekeepers [...]
2007-07-11 11:13:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS KDEM SU NP
07KATHMANDU210NEPAL REQUESTS EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLES
[...] (C) On January 25, Post received a letter from Under Secretary for Planning and Procurement Shiva Thapa of the SIPDIS Ministry of Defense requesting delivery to Nepal of all its excess defense articles (EDA). In a conversation with the Office of Defense Cooperation Chief the same day, Secr [...]
2007-01-30 07:53:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS NP
07KATHMANDU437NEPAL: COAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE MAOISTS
[...] (C/NF) General Rukmangud Katawal, Chief of Army Staff of the Nepal Army (NA),told the Ambassador February 26 that the Maoists were not serious about arms management or joining a democratic system. The NA was the last shield against a Maoist takeover, and the U.S. should not abandon it. The [...]
2007-02-27 12:58:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV MASS PREL PTER PHUM NP
07KATHMANDU761PRIME MINISTER SAYS ELECTION DELAY LIKELY,
[...] (C) Prime Minister Koirala told the Ambassador April 13 that an election delay was likely. The Ambassador acknowledged that free and fair elections now would be difficult, noting that security in the country remained poor and marginalized ethnic groups continued to feel excluded from the poli [...]
2007-04-13 11:55:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PHUM PREF MASS ETRD IN BT NP
07KATHMANDU858NEPAL: PM SAYS NOVEMBER ELECTION LIKELY; POLICE
[...] (C) Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala told the Ambassador April 27 that the eight parties would set a date for the Constituent Assembly election "very soon," likely for late November 2007 following Nepal's autumn holidays. The Ambassador stressed that an election date announcement was ke [...]
2007-04-27 13:59:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS PREF KDEM BT NP
07KATHMANDU879NEPAL ABLE BUT UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-01 11:48:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ NP
07KATHMANDU895NEPAL TAKES DELIVERY OF EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLES
[...] (C) On April 26, the Government of Nepal (GON) took delivery of an estimated USD 35 million of military equipment, including excess defense articles (EDA) and 500 night vision goggles, at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The EDA consisted of non-lethal equipment, such as body arm [...]
2007-05-04 12:01:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV MASS NP
07KATHMANDU967NEPAL: AVIAN AND PANDEMIC INFLUENZA; STATE-DOD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-16 10:47:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDCASC KFLU MARR MASS NP
07KHARTOUM2024HORN OF AFRICA MANPADS STRATEGY
[...] (S/NF) Following consultations among the relevant agencies at post, Embassy Khartoum has determined that the Government of Sudan is unlikely to be receptive to cooperation with the USG on the threat of MANPADS at this time. Addressing the issue at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is likely to r [...]
2007-12-18 09:48:00Embassy KhartoumSECRET//NOFORNMARR MASS PARM SU
07KHARTOUM95 Sudan: Pres. Bashir Seeks Continued Role in Somali Talks,
[...] (U) President Bashir stated that Sudan continues to support Somalia, seeks to continue hosting talks among Somali parties, and offers training for Somali army and police units. His remarks, made during the January 20-22 visit to Khartoum of Somali Prime Minister Ali Mohammed Gedi, also pledged [...]
2007-01-22 15:57:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO MASS SO SU
07KIGALI1078HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AFRICA ENDEAVOR INITIAL
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following individuals scheduled to attend the Africa Endeavor Initial Planning Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, December 3-7, 2007. - Maj. Fred MUZIRAGUHARARA, [...]
2007-11-21 11:43:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KIGALI1085PRESIDENT KAGAME ON SOMALIA: INTERNATIONAL
[...] (SBU) In his address to the Africa Caribbean Pacific-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (ACP-EU),meeting in Kigali on November 19, President Kagame raised the situation in Somalia and called upon the international community to "do far more than we have done so far." Noting that innocent Somalis [...]
2007-11-26 15:37:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS MASS RW
07KIGALI1130HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ACOTA TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) commander scheduled to receive ACOTA Peace Support Training. Last Name First Name Rank DOB --------- ---------- [...]
2007-12-18 15:53:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KIGALI1131HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following individuals scheduled to receive IMET Training. Last Name First Name Rank DOB Training Dates --------- ---------- ---- --- -------------- [...]
2007-12-18 15:53:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KIGALI1132HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following individuals scheduled to receive IMET Training. Last Name First Name Rank DOB --------- ---------- ---- --- TUYISABE Emmanuel Lt. [...]
2007-12-18 15:53:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KIGALI146AMBASSADOR DELIVERS LEAHY MESSAGE TO FOREIGN
[...] (SBU) Summary. On 12 Feb Ambassador Arietti met with Foreign Minister Murigande to deliver demarche per reftel. This meeting was a follow up to a 2 Feb meeting with Minister of State for Cooperation Rosemary Museminali where Ambassador first formally informed MINAFET that the USG had derogatory [...]
2007-02-14 12:26:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PGOV ASEC SU RW
07KIGALI183HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) personnel scheduled to receive IMET training in the U.S. Last Name First Name Rank DOB Training Date ---- [...]
2007-02-23 14:05:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PREL RW
07KIGALI303HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ACOTA TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF) officer LtCol Ruvovico Mugisha. LtCol Mugisha is the Commanding Officer of the RDF's 51st Battalion, 301st Brigade, 4th Division [...]
2007-03-26 13:58:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM MASS MARR RW
07KIGALI313PRESIDENT OF MILITARY COURT ON RECORDS,
[...] (SBU) Summary. On March 22 DCM and polchief met with Major General Patrick Nyamvumba, President of the Military High Court, to discuss the military justice system and prospects for access to records. Nyamvumba described a system grounded in the civilian criminal code and procedure, with car [...]
2007-03-29 16:15:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MASS RW
07KIGALI36HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING INFORMATION FOR ACOTA TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, plese see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) officers scheduled to receive in-country African Contingency Operations Training Assistance (ACOTA) training and repo [...]
2007-01-17 12:30:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PREL RW
07KIGALI373DEMARCHE ON REMOVAL OF 14TH BATTALION COMMANDER
[...] (C) Per reftel dated March 22, the Embassy sent Note 040 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 23, quoted in part as follows: "The United States requests that the Government of Rwanda advise it of the name of the replacement commander of the 14th battalion." In this note the Embassy re [...]
2007-04-18 13:58:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PHUM RW
07KIGALI379RWANDAN DEFENSE FORCES TO CHANGE COMMANDER OF THE
[...] (SBU) On 20 April, the Rwandan Ministry of Defense notified post that the new Battalion Commander for the 14th Battalion will be Major James Safari. The change was made in order to comply with USG's notification (ref B) that no U.S. support could be provided to the 14th if LtCol Goodman Ruzib [...]
2007-04-20 12:03:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM MARR MASS RW
07KIGALI401PARTICIPATION IN THE IRAQ COALITION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-30 16:30:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS RW
07KIGALI476HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human right vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) personnel scheduled to receive IMET training in the U.S. Post has discovered no derogatory information on the nominees. [...]
2007-05-17 11:51:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PREL RW
07KIGALI483HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) personnel scheduled to receive IMET training in the U.S. Page Last Name First Name Rank DOB Training Date - [...]
2007-05-18 14:52:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PREL RW
07KIGALI519HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) personnel scheduled to receive IMET training in the U.S. Last Name First Name Rank DOB Training Date ------ [...]
2007-05-29 12:47:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PREL RW
07KIGALI524HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) personnel scheduled to receive IMET training in the U.S. Last Name First Name Rank DOB Training Date ------ [...]
2007-05-30 16:36:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PREL RW
07KIGALI573HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DIILS-SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following person scheduled to receive DIILS-sponsored training in the U.S. Last Name First Name Rank DOB Training Date --------- ---------- ---- [...]
2007-06-18 15:25:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PREL RW
07KIGALI574HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following personnel nominated for the IMET Combat Engineer Course: Last Name First Name Rank DOB Training Date --------- ---------- ---- [...]
2007-06-18 15:39:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PREL RW
07KIGALI651HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) personnel scheduled to attend Military HIV/AIDS training. Last Name First Name Rank DOB Training Date ----- [...]
2007-07-12 11:59:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PREL RW
07KIGALI675HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) personnel scheduled to attend IMET training. Last Name First Name Rank DOB Training Date --------- ------- [...]
2007-07-27 07:56:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KIGALI676HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR GOLDEN SPEAR SEMINAR
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) personnel scheduled to attend IMET training. Last Name First Name Rank DOB Training Date --------- --- [...]
2007-07-27 07:56:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KIGALI681HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ACOTA TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) commander scheduled to receive staff training (CPX) as part of ACOTA Peace Support Training. Last Name First Name Ra [...]
2007-07-31 06:32:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PREL RW
07KIGALI765HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CCMR SEMINAR
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) personnel scheduled to attend a Center for Civil-Military Relations (CCMR) training seminar. Last Name First Name Ran [...]
2007-08-27 15:07:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KIGALI777HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) personnel scheduled to attend IMET training. Last Name First Name Rank DOB Training Date --------- ---------- [...]
2007-08-30 19:41:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KIGALI858HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) personnel scheduled to attend Air Traffic Controller training on November 7: Last Name First Name Rank DOB - [...]
2007-09-28 10:56:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KIGALI859HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ACOTA TRAINING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen the following Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) commander scheduled to receive ACOTA Peace Support Training. Last Name First Name Rank DOB --------- ------- [...]
2007-09-28 11:28:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KIGALI916HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR GOLDEN SPEAR CONFERENCE
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen General Marcel GATSINZI, Minister of Defense (DOB: 01/09/1948),scheduled to attend the Golden Spear conference, November 7 and 8, 2007. 3. (SBU) Post has disc [...]
2007-10-10 15:06:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KIGALI965HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR GOLDEN SPEAR CONFERENCE
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting requirements, please screen Lt. J. Damascene KAYITANA, DOB 08/23/1969, scheduled to attend Golden Spear Conference November 5 - 8, 2007. 3. (SBU) Post has discovered no derogatory inform [...]
2007-10-23 13:13:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PREL RW
07KINGSTON100JAMAICA: SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-19 16:28:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL MASS MARR JM XL
07KINGSTON1116JAMAICA: ENDORSEMENT OF FY08 SECTION 1206 NDAA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-18 19:03:00Embassy KingstonSECRET//NOFORNPTER MASS MARR JM XL
07KINGSTON1132JAMAICA: REQUEST FOR BLANKET RETRANSFER END-USE
[...] Per reftel, Emboffs met with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT)'s Director of Bilateral Relations Courtenay Rattray and Assistant Director Shauna-Kay Richards at midday on July 20 to determine the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)'s interest in participation in the blanket en [...]
2007-07-20 19:45:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS JM
07KINGSTON1209JAMAICA: CONCLUSION OF 505 AGREEMENT
[...] In reply to the Embassy's diplomatic note number 026/07 of February 5, 2007 (reftels),the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) has delivered the following diplomatic note, Ref. No. 358/803/3, dated 30th July 2007, to the Embassy: (begin text o [...]
2007-08-07 17:25:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MASS PGOV JM XL
07KINGSTON1211JAMAICA: CONCLUSION OF 505 AGREEMENT
[...] In reply to the Embassy's diplomatic note number 026/07 of February 5, 2007 (reftels),the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) has delivered the following diplomatic note, Ref. No. 358/803/3, dated 30th July 2007, to the Embassy: (begin text o [...]
2007-08-07 18:58:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MASS PGOV JM XL
07KINGSTON1400JAMAICA: A SUGGESTED U.S. AGENDA WITH THE NEW
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-14 13:10:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON SNAR EFIN ETRD EAID MASS SOCI
07KINGSTON252JAMAICA: SEEKING A 505 AGREEMENT THAT MAY APPLY TO
[...] Per Reftel, PolOff and MLO met with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT)'s Under Secretary for Bilateral and Regional Affairs, Amb. Maxine Roberts, and MFAFT Legal Counselor Michelle Walker on the afternoon of February 12, and provided text of proposed new agreement. 2. [...]
2007-02-20 20:26:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MASS PGOV JM XL
07KINGSTON393JAMAICA/VENEZUELA: OPPOSITION LEADER DEEPLY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-21 13:15:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ENRG ECON EINV EPET MASS CARICOM JM
07KINGSTON442JAMAICA: ELIMINATION OF FY-08 FMF WILL HAVE SEVERE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-29 20:54:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALMASS PREL PTER SNAR ASEC CASC MOPS OMB VZ CH
07KINGSTON624JAMAICA: NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ
[...] In Embassy's estimate, the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) has neither the will nor the ability to contribute military or civilian resources to Iraq. Given Jamaica's severe crime problem, the risk of violence in the run-up to impending national elections, and the country's heavy debt burden (app [...]
2007-04-30 19:10:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER JM
07KINSHASA1288: INCREASING MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO THE DRC: NEW
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 5. 2. (U) Summary. While military assistance to the GDRC has grown over the past several years, staffing levels have not kept pace with resulting demands on the Mission. If newly proposed engagement materializes, all military assistance, in [...]
2007-11-19 13:23:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDAPER MASS MOPS PGOV KPKO CG
07KINSHASA1392MILITARY JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DIILS
[...] Summary: Following up on its assessment of the Congolese military justice sector (reftels),the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) has completed preparations for a DRC-wide training program focusing on military magistrates and judicial police. In what hopefully evolves [...]
2007-12-20 13:20:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM MASS KPKO CG
07KUALALUMPUR1001GENERAL PACE'S JUNE 4 MEETINGS WITH PM ABDULLAH
[...] (C) Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi and Deputy Prime Minister/Defense Minister Najib Tun Razak endorsed current military-to-military cooperation with the U.S. in their separate meetings on June 4 with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace and the Ambassador. DPM Na [...]
2007-06-08 05:37:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER KISL OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1059SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF 13TH AIR FORCE
[...] (C) Welcome to Malaysia. Malaysia is important to us because it is a successful, moderate, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, through which one [...]
2007-06-20 10:36:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1071CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR 1206 FUNDING -- MALAYSIA
[...] (C) Post has reviewed the FY 2007 section 1206 proposals for the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) program in support of Eyes in the Sky. Post reiterates its support for the proposed 1206 funding for MDA and requests that it be notified to Congress. 2. (C) Post also renews its support for ad [...]
2007-06-22 08:43:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL MARR MASS MOPS MCAP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1100MALAYSIA: TROOP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE HYBRID
[...] (SBU) We delivered reftel demarche to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Principal Assistant Secretary for Multilateral Affairs, Bala Chandran. Bala advised us that the MFA has sought clarification from their Mission in New York concerning the nature of the relationship between the African Union [...]
2007-07-02 08:46:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU MY
07KUALALUMPUR1137DARFUR PEACEKEEPING: DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SAYS
[...] (C) In the course of the July 13 meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Najib, the Ambassador asked him if Malaysia planned to send peacekeepers to Darfur. Najib replied that the Government of Malaysia (GOM) was considering this seriously, that they had been in touch with the UN, and that the GO [...]
2007-07-13 10:47:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU MY
07KUALALUMPUR1138REQUEST FOR U.S. ASSISTANCE FOR HELICOPTER CRASH
[...] A Malaysian military helicopter carrying six crew and passengers crashed near the Genting Highlands in central Malaysia on July 13. As of 0930 Malaysian time on July 14, Malaysian authorities were unable to locate the crash site in dense jungle terrain and they continued an urgent search for [...]
2007-07-14 01:34:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL MY
07KUALALUMPUR1221206 FUNDING FINAL REVIEW -- MALAYSIA
[...] (SBU) Post has reviewed the FY 2007 section 1206 proposals to install radar facilities in Eastern Sabah and CENTRIX stations (reftel). We approve the proposals and recommend that they be notified to Congress. 2. (C) Post proposed the radar facilities project based on our understanding dir [...]
2007-01-19 09:02:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL MARR MASS MOPS MCAP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1225MALAYSIA SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL CASEY'S
[...] (C) Malaysia is important to us because it is an economically successful, stable, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, through which one quarter o [...]
2007-07-31 09:24:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1309EXPEDITED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST: MARITIME
[...] The security force members listed in Paragraph 2 are scheduled to participate in a Maritime Security Trilateral Conference from August 25 - 29, 200 in Cebu, Philippines sponsored by the Asia Pacific Security Forum. Embassy has no information to indicate that the individuals listed in Paragrap [...]
2007-08-20 09:39:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS MARR MASS MOPS MY
07KUALALUMPUR1328SCENESETTER FOR LTG MAPLES' VISIT TO MALAYSIA FOR
[...] (C) Malaysia is important to us because it is an economically successful, stable, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, through which one quarter o [...]
2007-08-23 09:03:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1445DEMARCHE DELIVERED: INVITATION TO GPOI G8++ GLOBAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-21 08:55:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MARR MASS MY
07KUALALUMPUR1583PROPOSED 2008 USNS MERCY VISIT TO MALAYSIA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-02 01:27:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRET//NOFORNMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL MY
07KUALALUMPUR163UPDATE ON 1206 FUNDING -- MALAYSIA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-26 08:24:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL MARR MASS MOPS MCAP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1652SCENESETTER FOR VADM CROWDER AND MGEN REMINGTON'S
[...] (C) Malaysia is important to us because it is an economically successful, stable, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, through which one quarter o [...]
2007-11-27 09:22:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR184SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF PACOM COMMANDER
[...] (C) Admiral Fallon, we welcome your visit to Malaysia. Malaysian-American relations rest on a range of common interests and have improved in the three years since Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi took the helm. This moderate Muslim-majority state is our tenth-largest trading partner worldwide. [...]
2007-01-31 10:18:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR651SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF PACOM COMMANDER
[...] (C) Admiral Keating: Welcome to Malaysia. Malaysia is important to us because it is a successful, moderate, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, [...]
2007-04-11 09:22:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR758IRAQ: MALAYSIA WILL NOT CONTRIBUTE TO COALITION,
[...] (C) Summary: Although Malaysia clearly would reject any approach to provide military resources to support the Iraq Coalition, it might consider a request by the Iraqi government for modest civilian assistance if this were made directly to the GOM by the Iraqi government itself. End Summary. [...]
2007-04-25 09:20:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR MASS MOPS EAID KISL IZ MY
07KUALALUMPUR811IRAQ: MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT BAGHDAD
[...] (C) Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar plans to visit Baghdad on May 12. FM Hamid has requested meetings with Iraq's senior political leaders during his 12-hour stop. The Iraqi embassy in Kuala Lumpur is not aware of any Malaysian deliverables; however, FM Hamid's visit represents [...]
2007-05-04 11:01:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS MOPS EAID KISL IZ MY
07KUALALUMPUR812AFGHANISTAN: MALAYSIAN PRIME MINISTER TO VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi plans to visit Kabul on June 3-4 at the invitation of the Aga Khan to attend an Enabling Environment Conference on Enhancing Private Investment and Development. Abdullah is expected to spend one over-night in Kabul on his 36 hour visit. A delegat [...]
2007-05-07 09:11:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS MOPS EAID KISL AF MY
07KUALALUMPUR818IRAQ: MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER'S VISIT CANCELED
[...] (SBU) Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) West Asia desk advised us on May 7 that Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar has canceled his planned May 12 trip to Baghdad which we previously reported in ref A. Foreign Ministry officials commented that although the intent was to postpone th [...]
2007-05-08 08:42:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS MOPS EAID KISL IZ MY
07KUALALUMPUR924SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF GENERAL PACE,
[...] (C) General Pace: Welcome to Malaysia. During your meetings here with the Deputy Prime Minister and other senior officials, we recommend in your discussions you: -- Applaud Malaysia's success in the reduction of piracy attacks in the Straits of Malacca and inquire what are the next steps Ma [...]
2007-05-24 09:36:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUWAIT1479REPATRIATING KUWAITI DOCUMENTS TO THE GOK
[...] (S) On October 2, Charge met with Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Khaled Suliman Al-Jarallah to discuss the repatriation of Kuwaiti government documents recovered in Iraq by the Coalition (see background below). Charge and the U/S decided on a course of action that calls fo [...]
2007-10-06 06:28:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETPREL PGOV KU IZ MASS
07KUWAIT821(C) DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON AMMO TO LAF; KUWAIT AN
[...] (C/NF) The Ambassador made reftel demarche to the Defense and Foreign Ministries on May 23. The Ambassador sent a message to Defense Minister Shaykh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah requesting material or financial aid. He also advised MFA Acting Minister Faisal Al-Mashan of the importance of Kuwai [...]
2007-05-23 13:09:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PTER MARR MASS LE KU
07KUWAIT873U.S.-KUWAIT GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE TALKS (MAY
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Discussion on Iran and Iraq dominated the May 22 U.S.-Kuwait Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD). Both countries agreed on the threat from Iran, but GOK officials expressed concern about Kuwait's vulnerability to Iranian retaliation (conventional and asymmetric) and the perceived am [...]
2007-06-05 06:45:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM MARR MCAP MASS KCIP EPET ASEC IZ
07KYIV1425UKRAINE: MILITARY EXERCISE LEGISLATION PASSES, SEA
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: President Yushchenko signed the annual military exercise authorization bill June 6 and Rada (parliament) passage on May 29. Despite support from PM Yanukovych and most of the Party of Regions (the Rada's largest faction),Socialist and Communist party opposition remai [...]
2007-06-08 11:33:00Embassy KyivCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS MASS PREL PGOV UP
07KYIV187UKRAINE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN COESPU
[...] Italian DCM Sergio Martes, Italian military attache Colonel Claudio Ritacca, Embassy Kyiv Office of Defense Cooperation Chief LTC Rob Timm, and poloff delivered reftel demarche January 25 to MFA Arms Control and Military Technical Cooperation Department Director Volodymyr Belashov and Counselor [...]
2007-01-26 04:56:00Embassy KyivUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PGOV IT TU PK ID UP
07KYIV2673UKRAINE: READ-OUT OF MOSCOW TWO-PLUS-TWO MEETING
[...] (U) We drew on ref A October 23 to brief MFA Arms Control and Military Technical Cooperation Department Director Volodymyr Belashov and Counselor Rustam Rustamov on the results of the U.S.-Russia "2-plus-2" discussions held October 12-13 in Moscow. Belashov, who was on his way the same aftern [...]
2007-10-23 13:04:00Embassy KyivCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS KPAO NATO EU EZ PL RS UP
07KYIV823UKRAINE: RADA PASSES ANNUAL MILITARY EXERCISE
[...] (SBU) The Ukrainian parliament (Rada) passed the annual exercise authorization legislation April 6, two days after rejecting it. Two U.S. exercises -- Rapid Trident and Sea Breeze -- are included in the authorization, as is one Ukrainian-Russian exercise. Yushchenko now has 15 days to sign [...]
2007-04-06 14:06:00Embassy KyivCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS MASS PREL UP
07LAGOS749NIGERIA'S 2008 OIL PRODUCTION TO FALL SAYS TOP OIL
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Shell's senior Africa executive reported that while no country in the world has the potential of Nigeria in terms of new reserves available to international oil companies, Shell would not develop new fields next year because of ongoing funding and security problems. The execut [...]
2007-11-19 15:39:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG EPET MARR MASS PGOV PREL NI
07LAPAZ1032NEW GOB PROPOSAL FOR DIP NOTE EXCHANGE ON MIL
[...] (SBU) This message contains an urgent action request (paragraph 8). --------- SUMMARY --------- 2. (SBU) As part of Embassy La Paz's continuing efforts to work with the GOB towards a permanent Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) (see reftels),we have been negotiating with the Bolivian [...]
2007-04-13 18:03:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALKTIA PGOV PREL MARR MASS MOPS BL
07LAPAZ1083SOFA NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
[...] (C) This message contains an urgent action request (paragraph 4). 2. (C) Poloff and Milgroup Commander met with the MFA's Director of Special Affairs Unit Mireya Duran and U.S. desk officer April 18 to convey that the United States cannot accept any changes to the terms of the diplomatic no [...]
2007-04-18 18:43:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALKTIA PGOV PREL MARR MASS MOPS BL
07LAPAZ1169HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF BOLIVIAN SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following units of the Bolivian Security Forces, both armed forces and police, that are recipients of ongoing U.S. training and assistance. [...]
2007-04-26 17:56:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR BL
07LAPAZ1213SCENESETTER FOR DAS COULTER
[...] (SBU) Embassy La Paz warmly welcomes Political-Military Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael Coulter to Bolivia May 8-10. Your visit comes at a critical juncture in Bolivian-American relations, with the GOB still defining its role in Bolivia's "revolution." With indigenous coca leader [...]
2007-05-03 12:25:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALSNAR PGOV PREL MARR MASS MOPS PHUM BL
07LAPAZ1223BOLIVIA FIRMLY AGAINST U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-03 16:33:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ BL
07LAPAZ1366PM DAS COULTER VISIT TO BOLIVIA
[...] (C) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Michael Coulter, as well as WHA/FO Sr. Advisor Giovanni Snidle, PM desk officer Jeff Burnett, and Lt. Col. Daniel McDonald of the Office of the Secretary of Defense visited Bolivia May 9-10 in response to the positive overtures made [...]
2007-05-16 19:20:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS MOPS PHUM BL
07LAPAZ1394DCM'S MEETING WITH DEFENSE MINISTER
[...] (SBU) At a ninety minute lunch at the DCM's residence on May 14, Minister of Defense (MOD) Walker San Miguel expressed confidence that the GOB would make its 5,000-8,000 hectare eradication target this year. He suggested that the USG and GOB negotiate an agreement regarding transport via DEA [...]
2007-05-22 15:26:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON SNAR MARR MASS MOPS PHUM BL
07LAPAZ1401GOB INSISTS VENEZUELAN ASSISTANCE IS NOT
[...] (U) In a meeting between the Bolivian and Venezuelan militaries May 21, Venezuelan Ambassador Julio Montes announced that his country donated $30 million last year to Bolivia, part of which the GOB will use to improve military barracks. Montes suggested revamping the Bolivian military to defe [...]
2007-05-22 18:19:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON MARR MASS MOPS BL VE
07LAPAZ1906SOFA UPDATE: GOB OK EXCEPT ONE CHANGE
[...] (SBU) Per instructions in reftel, poloff delivered the draft Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on July 5. The MFA official in charge of the SOFA negotiations indicated to poloff on July 9 that the GOB was comfortable with the latest draft minus the fina [...]
2007-07-10 19:00:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA PGOV PREL MARR MASS MOPS BL
07LAPAZ2111GOB APPROVES HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE DIP NOTE
[...] (U) On July 31, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship David Choquehuanca approved our humanitarian assistance diplomatic note (reftel A). 2. (U) An informal translation of the GOB,s response reads as follows: The Republic of Bolivia Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship Classifica [...]
2007-08-01 21:50:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBL KTIA MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL
07LAPAZ2320GOB APPROVES HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE DIP NOTE
[...] (U) On July 31, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship David Choquehuanca approved our humanitarian assistance diplomatic note (reftel A). 2. (U) An informal translation of the GOB,s response reads as follows: The Republic of Bolivia Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship Classifica [...]
2007-08-22 20:26:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBL KTIA MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL
07LAPAZ259MOD MEETING READOUT, COUNTERRORISM CONFERENCE
[...] (C) The National Defense University (NDU),via its Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (CHDS),co-sponsored a January 23-25 security and defense workshop which focused on counter-terrorism (CT) in La Paz with the Ministry of Defense. Participants identified the top four threats to Bolivian [...]
2007-02-01 21:15:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL PINR MARR MASS MOPS BL
07LAPAZ551VENEZUELAN MILITARY INTERFERES WITH BOLIVIAN PRESS
[...] (U) At approximately noon February 27, a Venezuelan Hercules that was reported to be carrying disaster assistance arrived in El Alto. When Bolivian journalists attempted to film the Venezuelan crew unloading the cargo, the Venezuelans prohibited them from filming the plane (citing the protect [...]
2007-02-28 17:44:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MASS BL VE
07LAPAZ769RESPONSE TO DIP NOTE EXCHANGE ON MIL ACTIVITIES
[...] (C) This message contains an urgent action request (paragraph 4). 2. (C) Following Post's receipt of reftel A in October 2006, Emboffs began working to obtain a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) for U.S. military activities in Bolivia. However, the GOB was not willing to sign a SOFA given [...]
2007-03-20 20:24:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALKTIA PGOV PREL MARR MASS MOPS BL
07LIBREVILLE108GULF OF GUINEA COMMISSION HEAD TO BE SWORN IN
[...] During a meeting with Ambassador Walkley in Sao Tome and Principe last week, Carlos Gomes said he will be traveling to Libreville March 5 to be "sworn in" as Executive Secretary of the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) by President Omar Bongo. He plans to arrive in Luanda in early April and hopes [...]
2007-03-02 13:03:00Embassy LibrevilleUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MASS GB TP AO
07LIBREVILLE175GULF OF GUINEA COMMISSION HEAD SEEKS MEETINGS WITH
[...] (C) Carlos Braganca Gomes (from Sao Tome and Principe) was last month "sworn in" as the Executive Secretary of the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GOGC) and has assumed his responsibilities at the GOGC HQ in Luanda. Gomes recently told Ambassador Walkley that until his swearing in he was reluctan [...]
2007-04-25 15:30:00Embassy LibrevilleCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS MARR GB TP AO
07LIBREVILLE49GULF OF GUINEA COMMISSION SECGEN READY TO ASSUME
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The treaty establishing the Gulf of Guinea Commission was ratified in 2006 by the requisite number of states and the Gulf of Guinea Commission entered into force. The Commission -- comprising Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Sao Tome and Principe, the Republic of Congo, Nigeri [...]
2007-01-29 13:40:00Embassy LibrevilleCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS GB TP AO
07LIBREVILLE500SAO TOME: DEFENCE MINISTER WANTS HELP ON STATUS
[...] (C) Sao Tome and Principe (STP) Minister of Defence Oscar Sousa told CDA November 10 that it would be useful for the USG to send a team to STP to negotiate a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). Sousa said he was impatient to get the agreement concluded. For the second time, he requested exam [...]
2007-11-14 12:20:00Embassy LibrevilleCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL TP
07LILONGWE107IMET Students: Post Human Rights Certification
[...] Lt. Clement Ngalonde, Service number 0965, Malawi Defense Force Post requests 4hat the department issue clearance. EASTHAM [...]
2007-02-09 10:45:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MASS MI
07LILONGWE156Country Clearance granted - ACSS Malawi
[...] American Embassy Lilongwe grants country clearance and welcomes the visit of Mr. Angelo Sommer, Mr. Enoch A. Sarbeng and Mr. Jeffrey Yeck to coordinate support for the upcoming Africa Center Seminar in Blantyre from 10-17 February 2007. Control Officer for the visit will be Political/Military [...]
2007-03-01 05:38:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL OTRA MI
07LILONGWE20IMET Students: Post Human Rights Certification
[...] Col. Griffin Spoon Phiri, Service number 0356, Defense Attach, Ethiopia, Malawi Defense Force 2. Dr. Mustafa Kennedy Hussein, Head of Political and Administrative Studies, University of Malawi, Chancellor College. 3. Mr. Clemence James Kapalamula, Director General, National Intelligence [...]
2007-01-10 15:09:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MASS MI
07LILONGWE225Country Clearance granted - Malawi
[...] American Embassy Lilongwe grants country clearance and welcomes the visit of Maj. Tong Van (FAO) to Malawi to conduct a regional travel as part of his in country training 23-24 April 2007. Control Officer for the visit will be Political/Military Officer Tyler Sparks, office telephone number 26 [...]
2007-03-21 15:13:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL OTRA MI
07LILONGWE227Country Clearance granted - Malawi
[...] American Embassy Lilongwe grants country clearance and welcomes the visit of Maj. Tong Van (FAO) to Malawi to conduct a regional travel as part of his in country training 23-24 April 2007. Control Officer for the visit will be Political/Military Officer Tyler Sparks, office telephone number 26 [...]
2007-03-22 06:52:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL OTRA MI
07LILONGWE277Country Clearance granted - Malawi
[...] American Embassy Lilongwe grants country clearance and welcomes the visit of Maj. Tong Van (FAO) to Malawi to conduct a regional travel as part of his in country training April 26 - May 1 2007. Control Officer for the visit will be Political/Military Officer Tyler Sparks, office telephone numb [...]
2007-04-11 15:49:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL OTRA MI
07LILONGWE301ACCEPTANCE OF INCREASED OBLIGATION AUTHORITY FMS CASE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-20 09:51:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MI
07LILONGWE330MALAWI: NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-30 16:04:00Embassy LilongweCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER
07LILONGWE380IMET Students: Post Human Rights Certification
[...] Name: Humphrey Kajawa MKANDAWIRE Rank: LTC Service number: 0536 Passport number: SE000629 Issued: 27 Nov 2004 Expiry: 27 Nov 2014 Date of birth: 2 May 1956 Course: Air Command and Staff College Report date: 11 June 2007 2. Name: Martin Liwewe KAICHE Rank: Brigadier General Service num [...]
2007-05-16 14:50:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MASS MI
07LILONGWE409ACSS Student: Post Human Rights Certification
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-31 16:11:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MASS MI
07LILONGWE499DEMARCHE DELIVERED - TROOP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE
[...] (SBU) Ambassador Eastham met with Minister of Defense Bob Khamisa on June 27 to discuss Malawi's possible troop contribution to an UN/AU peacekeeping force in Darfur. Khamisa, who was appointed Minister on May 10, 2007, reiterated past GOM statements that the Malawi Defense Force has a battali [...]
2007-06-28 09:27:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPKO PREL UNSC MASS
07LILONGWE579ACSS Student: Post Human Rights Certification
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-25 14:20:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MASS MI
07LILONGWE592ACSS Participant: Post Human Rights Certification
[...] Name: Ignacio E.J. Maulana Rank: Colonel Passport number: MW085345 Issued: 27 Oct 2003 Expiry: 27 Oct 2013 Date of birth: 8 May 1961 Course: Managing Security Resources Report date: 16 September 2007 2. Name: Annie C. Mabomba Rank: Civilian - Administrative Offic [...]
2007-08-02 12:15:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MASS MI
07LILONGWE601ACSS Student: Post Human Rights Certification
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-07 08:07:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MASS MI
07LILONGWE633Country Clearance granted
[...] American Embassy Lilongwe grants country clearance and welcomes the visit of Cynthia Simon-Arndt to Malawi, 21-26 August to provide assistance with the COP preparation to the HCT. Control Officer for the visit will be the Political Officer John Letvin, office telephone number 265-1-773-166, ext [...]
2007-08-13 14:24:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL OTRA MI
07LILONGWE662COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED - ACSS Seminar Blantyre
[...] American Embassy Lilongwe grants country clearance and welcomes the visit of the following ACSS staff from September 8-26, 2007 to Malawi to coordinate support for the Africa Center for Strategic Studies Seminar on Managing Security Resources in Africa in Blantyre, Malawi: - AMB (RET.) PETER [...]
2007-08-27 08:19:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL OTRA MI
07LILONGWE707ACSS Participant: Post Human Rights Certification
[...] Name: John Alfred Chikalimba Rank: Civilian, Member of Parliament Passport number: MW085345 Issued: 8 November 2004 Expiry: 8 November 2014 Date of birth: 21st August 1954 Course: Managing Security Resources Report date: 16 September 2007 EASTHAM [...]
2007-09-13 15:05:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MASS MI
07LILONGWE735MALAWI: MOZAMBIQUE BLOCKS PATROL BOATS DONATION
[...] (C) Summary: Malawi Defense Force Commander General Marko Chiziko told Ambassador that Government of Mozambique (GRM) was blocking the delivery of the Taiwan's donation of four patrol boats for use on Lake Malawi, probably at the urging of the Chinese Government. Chiziko claimed the government [...]
2007-09-26 07:49:00Embassy LilongweCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PBTS MI TZ MZ
07LILONGWE838IMET Students: Post Human Rights Certification
[...] Post requests vetting clearance for the following students who have been nominated to attend IMET training: A. Name: Ross Costain Kingsley Magomero Rank: Major Service number: 0935 Passport number: MW186804 Issued: 28 July 2005 Expiry: 28 July 2015 Date of birth: 18 February 1976 Course [...]
2007-11-08 14:23:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MASS MI
07LILONGWE889Country Clearance granted - Malawi
[...] American Embassy Lilongwe grants country clearance and welcomes the visit of Kelly Langdorf to consult with Embassy and appropriate government officials and to discuss and review with the country teams and relevant ministry of Defense officials DoD programs currently in progress or under consi [...]
2007-11-30 05:44:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL OTRA MI
07LILONGWE938ACSS Student: Post Human Rights Certification
[...] Name: Polycard Bonface Zakaria CHILANGWE Rank: LTC Passport number: MW074012 Issued: 28 Aug 2003 Expiry: 28 Aug 2013 Date of birth: 26 Jan 1961 Report date: 20 Jan 2008 2. Name: Steben Bruce MANYOZO Rank: LTC Passport number: MW029620 Issued: 16 Dec 2002 [...]
2007-12-17 11:55:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MASS MI
07LIMA3136GOP FORMALLY REQUESTS HUMANITARIAN DEMINING
[...] (U) Summary: On August 1, the GOP formally requested USG assistance for humanitarian demining efforts. Post strongly supports the request and assesses that GOP interest and commitment to the program is high. Demining assistance would contribute to the overall USG foreign policy objective of [...]
2007-09-17 22:53:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MCAP MASS MARR AFIN AMGT PE
07LISBON1060REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese national: NAME: Carlos Alberto Ferreira Antunes DOB: April 25, 1982 POB: Vale Formoso, Covilha, Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: V100264 Course Title: CIWS MK-15MOD 11/14 OP/M [...]
2007-04-19 12:54:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON1098REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese national: NAME: Paulo Ricardo Toipa Silva DOB: June 9, 1985 POB: Viseu, Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: J174772 Course Title: SUPT Course Dates: 05/30/07 to 09/04/08 2. [...]
2007-04-23 15:29:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON1207REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese nationals: NAME: Rui Manuel de Jesus Romao DOB: November 26, 1969 POB: Leiria, Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: F016930 COURSE TITLE: Air Command and Staff College COURSE DAT [...]
2007-05-04 14:18:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON1292REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese nationals: NAME: Rui Jorge dos Santos LOPES DOB: April 13, 1963 POB: Tabua, Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: G583591 COURSE TITLE: P3C OFT Simulator Training COURSE DATES: J [...]
2007-05-11 10:59:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON1373REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese national: NAME: Andre Borges MARTINS DOB: May 11, 1983 POB: Chaves, Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: H146629 COURSE TITLE: Infantry Basic Officer COURSE DATES: June 25 to Oc [...]
2007-05-17 16:17:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON1410REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese nationals: NAME: Jorge Manuel Martins MAGALHAES DOB: January 28, 1982 POB: Paredes, Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: G871000 COURSE TITLE: Infantry Basic Officer COURSE DATES [...]
2007-05-21 15:37:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON1902REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese national: NAME: Valentim Jose Pires Antunes RODRIGUES DOB: 01-17-1964 POB: Bissau, Guinea Bissau PASSPORT NUMBER: V104825 COURSE TITLE: Naval Command College COURSE DATES: [...]
2007-07-24 09:15:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON1972REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese national: NAME: Jorge de Jesus Marques DOB: 05/24/1972 POB: Maputo, Mozambique PASSPORT NUMBER: V102308 COURSE TITLE: Basic American Language Instructor Course COURSE DATES [...]
2007-08-01 06:28:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON2163REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese nationals: NAME: Diamantino Jose Santos FERNANDES DOB: September 24, 1968 POB: Lisbon, Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: V019704 COURSE TITLE: Mobile International Strategic In [...]
2007-08-23 15:40:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON232REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese national: NAME: Pedro Miguel Carvalho Pinto DOB: 01Aug1969 POB: Lisbon, Portugal PPT NUMBER: Z101523 Purpose: IMET course 2. Embassy Lisbon has completed an internal [...]
2007-01-25 12:12:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON2529REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese nationals: NAME: Goncalo Nuno Baptista de Sousa DOB: 13 December 1974 POB: Lisboa, Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: G357167 COURSE TITLE: Computer Science, MS COURSE DATES: [...]
2007-10-01 06:46:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON2926REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese nationals: NAME: Mario Rui Pacheco da Veiga DOB: April 17, 1966 POB: Lisbon, Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: G449110 COURSE TITLE: International Maritime Officer Course COUR [...]
2007-11-16 11:40:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON3101REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese nationals: NAME: Jorge Manuel Pereira da Silva PAULO DOB: November 27, 1962 POB: Lisboa, Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: G878073 COURSE TITLE: Program in Advanced Security St [...]
2007-12-06 10:59:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON342REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese national: NAME: Luis Manuel Correia David e Sousa DOB: 10 May 1950 POB: Lisbon PASSPORT NUMBER: V015370 Purpose: To attend Senior Executive Seminar at the George C. Marsh [...]
2007-02-07 13:40:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON434REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese nationals so that they may attend an OFT Simulator Training program from March 3-17, 2007: NAME: Luis Duraes DOB: 29-JUN-1963 POB: Santiago do Cacem, Portugal PPT NUMBER: [...]
2007-02-16 12:20:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON594REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese nationals: NAME: Manuel Joao de Oliveira Marques Borges DOB: December 27, 1960 POB: Lisbon, Portugal PORTUGUESE ID NMBER: 2031193 (issued April 18, 2002; valid through De [...]
2007-03-09 12:13:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON635REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese nationals: NAME: Rodrigo Emanuel Salvador Oliveira DOB: August 11, 1982 POB: Peniche, Portugal PPT NUMBER: H487457 COURSE: Specialized English Language Training; T-6 Jo [...]
2007-03-12 15:57:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON709REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese nationals: NAME: Bruno Goncalo Vieira Torcato DOB: November 12, 1977 POB: Lisbon, Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: H011965 COURSE TITLE: Flight Safety Officer/Jet Engine Misha [...]
2007-03-19 16:03:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LISBON807REQUEST FOR VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Lisbon requests the Department initiate a review of the following Portuguese national: NAME: Rui Manuel de Jesus Romao DOB: November 26, 1969 POB: Leiria,Portugal PASSPORT NUMBER: F016930 COURSE TITLE: Air Command and Staff College COURSE DATES: [...]
2007-03-27 09:11:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PHUM PO
07LJUBLJANA178SLOVENIA: ITF ADVISORY BOARD HEARS USG POINTS ON
[...] (SBU) Summary. DCM Maryruth Coleman delivered talking points on allegations of impropriety in the Bosnian demining sector during the International Trust Fund for Demining (ITF) spring Advisory Board Meeting March 20. After an initial stumble in responding, ITF Director Goran Gacnik told the A [...]
2007-03-26 15:27:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MARR PREL KCRM BK SI
07LJUBLJANA188SLOVENIA: MEDIA RESPONSE AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
[...] (C) Summary. Slovenian media coverage of U.S. missile defense plans in Poland and Czech Republic has been generally restrained, with numerous straightforward, factual articles, but, as is typical, a handful of acerbic anti-American commentaries from Slovenia's skeptical intellectual elite. A [...]
2007-03-28 09:51:00Embassy LjubljanaSECRETKPAO MARR PREL NATO PGOV MASS SI
07LJUBLJANA237VCJCS GIAMBASTIANI PRAISES SLOVENIAN CONTRIBUTIONS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Defense Minister Erjavec, Chief of Defense Gutman, and Deputy Chief of Defense Steiner were pleased to show off the Slovenian Armed Forces' (SAF) progress in defense transformation and its significant contributions to international security during a visit March 30 and 31 by Vice [...]
2007-04-17 08:49:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MCAP MOPS PGOV SI
07LJUBLJANA285SLOVENIA'S WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ
[...] (U) This is an action cable, please see paragraph 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY. Slovenia is a standout ally in NATO - currently 11% of its active duty forces are deployed in support of NATO, EU, and UN operations abroad - and is making small, but concrete contributions to coalition efforts in Iraq. I [...]
2007-05-04 14:03:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER SI
07LJUBLJANA337U.S. FIRMS STRUGGLE TO COMPETE AS DEFENSE
[...] (S) Summary. Nearly one year after the Slovenian Ministry of Defense (MOD) announced that Finnish defense contractor Patria won a 330 million USD (263 million Euro) contract to supply 135 8x8 armored vehicles to the GoS, the issue continues to dominate headlines amid allegations of cost overr [...]
2007-05-25 15:05:00Embassy LjubljanaSECRET//NOFORNMASS MARR MCAP ECON PGOV PINR PREL SI
07LJUBLJANA736SLOVENIA SUPPORTS US PROPOSALS ON MD AND CFE
[...] (C) On November 30, EmbOff used reftel points to brief MFA Security Division Director Stanislav Vidovic on U.S. proposals for Missile Defense (MD) and the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty. Vidovic stated that Slovenia supports both U.S. proposals. Regarding MD, Slovenia supports al [...]
2007-11-30 12:36:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS KPAO NATO SI
07LJUBLJANA79SLOVENES TALK CLUSTER MUNITIONS, MANPADS, PSI, AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY. MFA Security Policy Director Stanislav Vidovic told PM/WRA Director Richard Kidd on February 6 that Slovenia is willing to hear the USG position on cluster munitions, ready to follow up on MANPADS discussions, eager to test its abilities with a May PSI exercise, and solidly in su [...]
2007-02-13 13:40:00Embassy LjubljanaSECRETPARM PINR PREL MARR MASS SI
07LJUBLJANA81SLOVENES TALK DEMINING TROUBLES WITH PM/WRA OFFICE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Recently, both International Trust Fund for Demining (ITF) and Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff expressed concern over the allegations of possible malfeasance in the Bosnian demining sector, but understood the importance of addressing them head on before the reputation [...]
2007-02-13 14:46:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS KCRM PREL SI
07LONDON1332POINTS OF CONTACT FOR AVIAN AND PANDEMIC INFLUENZA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-11 14:20:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU MARR MASS CASC UK
07LUXEMBOURG154LUXEMBOURG ON NEW WAY FORWARD IN IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-27 12:58:00Embassy LuxembourgCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER LU
07LUXEMBOURG156LUXEMBOURG REPRESENTATION AT THE COALITION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-27 13:55:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER LU
07LUXEMBOURG280LUXEMBOURG UNABLE TO PROVIDE AMMUNITION FOR LAF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-06 16:04:00Embassy LuxembourgCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL NATO LU LE
07MADRID1325SPANISH SECURITY ASSURANCES FOR P-3 SPARE PARTS
[...] Spain welcomes the opportunity to join the P-3 spare parts exchange program. It has delivered to Post a letter signed by the MOD Director General for Armament and Material (DGAM) providing end-use, security, and retransfer assurances related to the program. 2. For the Kingdom of Spain, Roy [...]
2007-07-05 13:59:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS SP
07MADRID1487SPANISH DEFMIN ON AFGHANISTAN, DEFENSE SALES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Defense Minister Jose Antonio Alonso told the Ambassador on July 25 that Spain's military training teams (OMLTs) will go to Afghanistan in September. He said that NATO's efforts to improve ISAF-OEF coordination are helping but reaffirmed the need to continue to be mindful of the h [...]
2007-07-30 11:31:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR SP AF
07MADRID2223SPAIN SENSITIVITIES RULE OUT GREAT WHITE FLEET
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-11 16:12:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO MASS MPOS SP
07MADRID296SPAIN: DISAGREEMENT ON DSP-83 SIGNING AUTHORITY
[...] SUMMARY: MOD is concerned because Spain's $1.2 billion program to sell frigates to the Norwegian navy is being delayed by an inability to reconcile US and Spanish technical legal requirements regarding signature of end-user nontransfer documents. Post requests DDTC guidance on how to move fo [...]
2007-02-16 16:53:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDMASS ETTC PREL SP
07MADRID71SPAIN: UNVIE AMBASSADOR SCHULTE RAISES AWARENESS
[...] (U) UNVIE Ambassador Greg Schulte visited Madrid January 10-11 to raise the awareness of GOS officials and the public regarding the threat posed by the ongoing Iranian nuclear weapons program. On the government side, Schulte met with National Security Advisor Carles Casajuana, Deputy Foreign [...]
2007-01-12 17:32:00Embassy MadridSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL MNUC MASS PINS PTER SP
07MANAGUA1273NICARAGUA'S IRAN-VENEZUELA RELATIONS
[...] (S) Summary: Given President Daniel Ortega's close relationship with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the restoration of diplomatic ties with Iran, and the visit of President Ahmedinejad to Nicaragua, the Embassy has not formally engaged the Nicaraguans on the Venezuelan-Iranian alliance (Ref [...]
2007-05-16 21:06:00Embassy ManaguaSECRETPREL MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER VE IR NU
07MANAGUA1432NICARAGUA GEOGRAPHICAL ASSISTANCE DISTRIBUTION PROJECT
[...] (U) Summary: At the Ambassador's request, post has developed an online application that graphically displays all USG assistance projects directed at specific localities from 2000-2003 to the present. The Geographical Assistance Distribution (GAD) Project also shows the geo-political breakdown [...]
2007-06-05 23:16:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID AINT MASS PGOV PINR SOCI NU
07MANAGUA1758NDAA SECTION 1206: COUNTRY TEAM NICARAGUA APPROVES
[...] (U) The U.S. Country Team Nicaragua has drafted and approved an FY2008 proposal for the use of funds appropriated under Section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act that is intended to strengthen the counter-terrorist capability of the Nicaraguan Army's Rapid Reaction Task Force. Th [...]
2007-07-20 18:40:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS KTIA NU
07MANAGUA2024MANAGUA SITREP 1 AND COM DISASTER DECLARATION MESSAGE
[...] (U) This cable includes a COM Disaster Declaration Message. PLEASE SEE PARA 4. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. At 5:15 am local time on Tuesday, August 4, 2007, Hurricane Felix made landfall 20 miles north of the city of Puerto Cabezas on the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua. Initial reports from the regio [...]
2007-09-05 01:11:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CASC MASS AEMR KPAO NU
07MANAGUA2025MANAGUA SITREP 1 AND COM DISASTER DECLARATION MESSAGE
[...] (U) This cable includes a COM Disaster Declaration Message. PLEASE SEE PARA 4. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. At 5:15 am local time on Tuesday, August 4, 2007, Hurricane Felix made landfall 20 miles north of the city of Puerto Cabezas on the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua. Initial reports from the regio [...]
2007-09-05 01:35:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV CASC MASS AEMR KPAO NU
07MANAGUA2366 MANAGUA SITREP 1 AND COM DISASTER DECLARATION MESSAGE
[...] (U) This cable includes a COM disaster declaration. The US Ambassador to Nicaragua requests authority for $50,000 for immediate disaster response. Funds will be programmed with local partners to meet the most urgent needs. Programming details will follow. See Para 7 2. (U) Summary: A [...]
2007-10-19 23:41:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CASC MASS AEMR KPAO NU
07MANAGUA2372OCTOBER FLOODS: USG INITIAL RESPONSE
[...] Summary. Preliminary reports by Nicaraguan authorities indicate that 20,266 people have been affected by floods, mostly in the northwest of the country, but scattered over other regions as well, with 8 known deaths and two missing persons. There are no known U.S. citizen casualties. The floods have [...]
2007-10-22 22:45:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CASC MASS AEMR KPAO NU
07MANAGUA2384RAINS STOP; FLOOD RECOVERY CONTINUES
[...] Subject: The persistent heavy rains that flooded Nicaragua the past weeks have let up, and relief is starting to flow to victims of the October flooding. President Ortega called together a meeting of donors on October 23 to urge for international assistance in response to the second natural [...]
2007-10-26 16:58:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CASC MASS AEMR EAID KPAO NU
07MANAGUA2472COMMEMORATING THE GREAT WHITE FLEET IN NICARAGUA
[...] (SBU) Embassy Nicaragua appreciates the invitation to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great White Fleet. We note that President Ortega has exhibited a penchant for attacking "U.S. imperialism and interventionism," though not the Great White Fleet specifically. However, Ortega also be [...]
2007-11-14 13:10:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS KPAO PREL MASS NU
07MANAGUA2495IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? HEALTH MINISTER
[...] (U) Summary: On November 6, Nicaragua's Minister of Health, Dr. Maritza Cuan, tendered her resignation in what appears to have been a palace coup engineered by Vice-Minister Guillermo Gonzalez. Over the prior several weeks, Cuan had come under increasingly public and high-level criticism, inc [...]
2007-11-23 23:20:00Embassy ManaguaCONFIDENTIALPGOV TBIO PARM MASS NU
07MANAGUA71NICARAGUA: SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FINAL COORDINATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-11 22:29:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PARM MASS NU
07MANAMA257SCENESETTER FOR COMMANDER, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND,
[...] (C) Admiral Fallon, we warmly welcome your March 22-23 and 27-28 visits to Bahrain. The fifty-year U.S. Navy presence in Bahrain is the centerpiece of the U.S.-Bahrain bilateral relationship. Bahrain considers the Navy to be its defense against external threats, starting with Iran, and has [...]
2007-03-19 14:59:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR MOPS MASS BA OFFICIALS BILAT
07MANAMA343MARINE CORPS COMMANDANT DISCUSSES IRAN, IRAQ,
[...] (S) Minister of Defense General Shaikh Khalifa Al Khalifa told Marine Corps Commandant General James Conway April 5, that he had received intelligence about an Iranian submarine that had entered Saudi waters recently, but when the information was passed to the Saudis, they did not act on it. [...]
2007-04-15 05:26:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL PGOV MASS MCAP BA BILAT OFFICIALS
07MANAMA406BAHRAIN: NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ
[...] (S) In response to Ref B request, post evaluates that Bahrain has no will or ability to contribute military resources to coalition operations in Iraq. Bahrain deployed troops and assets in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, but these were to defend Kuwait and Bahrain and were not se [...]
2007-05-02 14:37:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR MASS MOPS BA IZ REGION
07MANAMA446SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[...] (C) Mr. Secretary, we warmly welcome your May 28 visit to Bahrain. Your visit will offer an excellent opportunity to follow up on the March visit to Washington of Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa, demonstrate our interest in and commitment to strengthening our cooper [...]
2007-05-17 09:58:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR MASS PTER ASEC BA OFFICIALS BILAT
07MANAMA956PREPARATIONS FOR GSD TALKS IN MANAMA, NOVEMBER 1
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-22 12:29:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS BA
07MANILA102PHILIPPINE MILITARY KILLS ASG URBAN TERRORIST
[...] (C/REL AUS) In follow up to the successful January 6 operation that led to the deaths of five Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists and one suspected Jemaah Islamiyah operative near the southern island of Tawi-Tawi (ref a),elements of Military Intelligence Group-9, the Intelligence Service of th [...]
2007-01-10 09:15:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA1086NO LET UP IN COUNTERTERRORISM OPERATIONS ON JOLO
[...] (C/REL AUS) SUMMARY. Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Esperon announced April 1 the end of "Operation Ultimatum," the successful months-long effort targeting the Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah leadership on the island of Jolo. General Esperon, however, intends no let [...]
2007-04-04 04:30:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS MASS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA1707PREPARING FOR THE SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE; PHILIPPINE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Defense Secretary Ebdane views U.S. counterterrorism cooperation on Jolo as a "real success story," and is appreciative of our assistance in the Philippine Defense Reform program. He predicted President Arroyo would sign a Status of Forces Agreement with Australia during her up [...]
2007-05-24 09:19:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL AU JA SN SW RP
07MANILA192SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FINAL COORDINATION
[...] (C) Working closely with U.S. Pacific Command representatives and counterparts from regional Missions, Post developed an integrated series of proposals for Section 1206 funding that would bolster maritime security in the Sulu and Sulawesi Seas, the critical area through which Jemaah Islamiyah [...]
2007-01-17 08:14:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP RP
07MANILA1947PM A/A/S MULL'S VISIT UNDERSCORES COOPERATION WITH
[...] (C) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Stephen Mull met with top Philippine civilian and military leaders during his June 6-8 visit to the Philippines. He also traveled with the Ambassador to Jolo to attend a major Rewards for Justice ceremony (ref a). In hi [...]
2007-06-13 06:25:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID MASS MCAP PTER PINS RP
07MANILA196PHILIPPINE ARMED FORCES ANNOUNCE KILLING OF ASG
[...] (U) Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Hermogenes Esperon announced on January 17 that Philippine troops had killed Abu Sayyaf Group leader Jainal Sali AKA Abu Solaiman in an encounter on Jolo Island on January 16. Abu Solaiman was under U.S. indictment for his role in the kidnap [...]
2007-01-17 08:43:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL ASEC RP
07MANILA1983 US DELIVERS TEN UH-1H HELICOPTERS TO ARMED FORCES OF THE
[...] On June 9, the Philippine Government and the United States celebrated the official transfer of 10 U.S. newly refurbished UH-1H helicopters to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The helicopters fulfilled an earlier commitment made by President Bush to Philippine President Gloria Macapa [...]
2007-06-15 04:21:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PTER RP
07MANILA214PRESIDENT ARROYO PRAISES U.S. COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (C) SUMMARY. President Arroyo effusively thanked Ambassador Kenney for U.S. help during the recent Armed Forces of the Philippines operation to eliminate the Abu Sayyaf Group leader Abu Sulaiman. She called ongoing counterterrorism cooperation on Jolo a "triumph" in the war on terror. She [...]
2007-01-18 09:33:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP RP
07MANILA2233PACOM COMMANDER KEATING CALLS ON PRESIDENT ARROYO
[...] (C) President Arroyo warmly congratulated and welcomed PACOM Commander Admiral Keating during a meeting at the Presidential Palace June 28. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Romulo, Defense Secretary Ebdane and Chief of Staff General Esperon also participated, together with Ambassador Kenney, DC [...]
2007-07-02 08:39:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID MCAP PINS PTER MASS RP
07MANILA240PRESIDENT ARROYO FIRMLY BEHIND DEFENSE REFORM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. President Arroyo firmly supports defense reform, and has added another $11 million to the program's Foreign Military Sales Account to buy new equipment for battalion training. Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Esperon is pushing hard for the rapid delivery of the equipment, [...]
2007-01-19 09:39:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA2428AFP NEXT STEPS IN BASILAN AND JOLO OPERATIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The senior leadership of Armed Forces of the Philippines' Western Mindanao Command plans a measured response to the July 10 Moro Islamic Liberation Front ambush that killed 14 Philippine Marines on Basilan. They are at the same time concerned by the concentration of senior Abu [...]
2007-07-19 09:28:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MASS MOPS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA2519 REGIONAL ENDORSEMENT FOR FY08 1206 PROPOSAL FOR PACOM
[...] (SBU) Summary: Chiefs of Mission of Embassies Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Dhaka and Colombo fully support the FY2008 regional proposal developed by U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). This year's $143 million package builds upon last year's submission to improve regional m [...]
2007-07-27 06:22:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP BG CB CE ID MY TH
07MANILA255THE USG IS HELPING DEFEAT THE TERRORISTS ON JOLO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The deaths of Abu Sayyaf Group leaders Khadaffy Janjalani and Jainal Antel Sali AKA Abu Solaiman at the hands of the Philippine Armed Forces represent a significant victory for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and the people of the Philippines. This achievement is also a tes [...]
2007-01-22 09:47:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL EAID RP
07MANILA2855PHILIPPINES UPDATE ON HYBRID OPERATION IN DARFUR
[...] (C) As requested (reftel),post met with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to highlight the urgent need to find qualified peacekeeping forces for the Hybrid Operation in Darfur, and encouraged the Philippines to contribute qualified personnel to the effort. 2. (C) Leah Ruiz, Directo [...]
2007-08-22 10:03:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU RP
07MANILA2963REQUEST FOR PM/WRA FUNDING FOR WEAPONS DESTRUCTION
[...] This cable contains an action request for PM/WRA. See para 4. 2. The Small Arms and Light Weapons destruction program was designed to reduce and remove the armed threat posed by terrorists, insurgents, and criminals. The program is currently undertaking demilitarization, decommissioning, [...]
2007-08-31 07:50:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PARM PREL PTER RP
07MANILA3033PHILIPPINE DEFENSE SECRETARY EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE
[...] (C) Summary: During the Ambassador's initial call with new Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, the two discussed the strong U.S.-Philippine relationship, particularly joint efforts on counterterrorism and military reform, and the need to better educate the Philippine Congress on [...]
2007-09-07 08:04:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA3049PHILIPPINE ARMED FORCES CHIEF OF STAFF VOICES
[...] (C) Summary: In a private September 7 meeting with the Ambassador, Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Hermogenes Esperon, addressed recent command changes and the emphasis on restraint in the wake of the July and August attacks on Philippine military units on Basilan. He also reiterated the [...]
2007-09-10 10:01:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA3266POSITIVE CHANGE IN ARMED FORCES LEADERSHIP, BUT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A wide-ranging overhaul of armed forces commands in recent weeks has shifted some of the most capable and seasoned veterans in the Philippine military into key leadership positions. The command changes, along with a distinct tactical shift toward more carefully targeted militar [...]
2007-09-28 04:59:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA3522PHILIPPINE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND SHOWCASES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During the Ambassador's October 22 visit to Fort Magsaysay, the Philippine Special Operations Command demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and training. Philippine Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Hermogenes Esperon and members of his senior staff provided a broad ove [...]
2007-10-26 02:14:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA3637PHILIPPINES -- GREAT WHITE FLEET COMMEMORATION
[...] (C) After lengthy discussion of the strategic and political impact that the Great White Fleet commemoration initiative could have on bilateral relations, Post declines participation in the commemoration and recommends against a visit to the Philippines. The United States and the Philippines [...]
2007-11-13 08:11:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL RP KPAO MASS MPOS
07MANILA3797SENATOR AND FORMER COUP PLOTTER WALKS OUT OF COURT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Senator Antonio Trillanes, a former military officer on trial for his role in leading the failed July 2003 Oakwood Mutiny against the Philippine government, and Brigadier General Danilo Lim, organizer of the February 2006 failed coup attempt, walked out of court proceedings in t [...]
2007-11-29 08:08:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALCASC MARR MCAP PREL RP MASS
07MANILA3800STANDOFF WITH FORMER COUP PLOTTERS ENDS PEACEFULLY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Approximately three hours after a Philippine government deadline to surrender, Senator Antonio Trillanes, a former military officer, along with coup plotter Brigadier General Danilo Lim and other supporters, turned themselves over to Philippine authorities at the Manila Peninsul [...]
2007-11-29 10:37:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALCASC MARR MCAP PREL RP MASS
07MANILA3816GOVERNMENT UNRATTLED AFTER FAILED PLOT TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In the aftermath of Senator Antonio Trillanes's failed attempt to destabilize the Arroyo government on November 29, Philippine President Gloria Arroyo expressed confidence in the security forces' handling of the situation, a gesture which was reinforced tangibly when she resumed [...]
2007-12-03 09:20:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR MCAP PREL RP MASS
07MANILA3909 DCM VISIT HIGHLIGHTS U.S. COMMITMENT TO PEACE IN MINDANAO
[...] (SBU) Summary. Visiting Muslim Mindanao's cultural and religious hub in Marawi City, DCM spoke at Peace Week opening ceremonies, highlighting the American people's commitment to the ongoing peace process and U.S. interest in helping Mindanao achieve a peaceful and prosperous future. He reiterat [...]
2007-12-13 02:01:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MASS EAID KISL RP
07MANILA533SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CONGRESSMAN CHABOT
[...] (U) Congressman Chabot, a warm welcome to the Philippines! The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United States and the Philippines remain strong. The unique bond shared between U.S. and Philippine veterans further strengthens our ties, as the memory of our partnership in Wor [...]
2007-02-15 10:25:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL EAID PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP RP
07MANILA646INFORMAL U.S./AUSTRALIA/PHILIPPINE DEFENSE DIALOGUE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Philippine Department of National Defense invited U.S. Embassy representatives to participate in a February 22 "informal discussion" with Australian officials on defense issues. Australia expects to sign a status of forces agreement with the Philippines in 2007 and hopes t [...]
2007-02-27 09:31:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL PHUM AU RP
07MANILA856USG AND PHILIPPINE MILITARY STAND
[...] (U) The top brass of the Philippine military joined U.S. Ambassador on the southern Philippine island of Jolo for ceremonies marking the end of "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder),the annual set of joint military exercises between the U.S. and the Philippines that has occurred since 1981. Alt [...]
2007-03-15 10:13:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL EAID RP
07MANILA881SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL WILLIAM WALLACE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. General Wallace, welcome to the Philippines! I know your visit is short, but I am sure you will find it productive. You are coming to the Philippines at an important time. The Armed Forces of the Philippines is demonstrating impressive combat prowess in ongoing operations a [...]
2007-03-16 09:30:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA977SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL BRYAN BROWN
[...] (SBU) General Brown, welcome back to the Philippines! A lot has changed since you visited in 2005. The Armed Forces of the Philippines is demonstrating impressive combat prowess in ongoing operations against Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah terrorists on the island of Jolo. You will have a ch [...]
2007-03-26 08:39:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL RP
07MAPUTO1278PRESIDENCY MINISTER ON ZIMBABWE, PKO'S
[...] (C) Summary: The Charge raised Mozambican PKO participation and the Zimbabwe crisis with Minister of the Presidency Antonio Sumbana on 10/31. Sumbana stated that the GRM wanted to participate in PKO's, and that he would speak to President Guebuza about notifying the UN's DPKO of Mozambique's [...]
2007-11-05 08:08:00Embassy MaputoCONFIDENTIALKPKO PGOV MASS MCAP MOPS MARR PREL MZ
07MAPUTO49SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FINAL COORDINATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-11 07:58:00Embassy MaputoSECRETMASS PARM MZ
07MAPUTO491NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ: MAINTAINING PARTICIPATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-25 12:24:00Embassy MaputoCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER MZ
07MAPUTO556COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ACOTA GEORGETTE
[...] Embassy Maputo welcomes and grants country clearance for ACOTA Georgette Maloney and John Sevold to travel to Mozambique from 23 to 26 May 2007. The purpose of this trip is to conduct coordination meetings with U.S. Embassy and FADM personnel prior to ACOTA New Equipment Training (NET) in the [...]
2007-05-15 15:32:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL OTRA ASEC MZ
07MAPUTO743COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ACOTA FREDERICK
[...] Embassy Maputo welcomes and grants country clearance for ACOTA Frederick Curry, Walter Griffin, Chris Hahn, Corry Holmes and Stephen Marshall to travel to Mozambique from 12 to 20 July 2007. The purpose of this trip is to conduct ACOTA New Equipment Training (NET) with FADM trainers and specia [...]
2007-06-29 17:54:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL OTRA ASEC MZ
07MAPUTO955MOZAMBIQUE OFFERS CONDITIONAL PKO PARTICIPATION
[...] (C) During an August 8 call on President Guebuza's Chief of Staff Antonio Sumbana, the Charge noted he would soon visit Minister of Defense Tobias Dai to inquire about Mozambican participation in peacekeeping operations in Africa. Sumbana agreed with the Charge's political analysis that Moz [...]
2007-08-14 07:29:00Embassy MaputoCONFIDENTIALKPKO PGOV MASS MCAP MOPS MARR MZ
07MASERU562LESOTHO: AMB CHAVEAS VISITS, INJECTS REALITY INTO AFRICOM
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During a September 20-23 visit to Lesotho, Director of the Department of Defense's Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) Ambassador Peter Chaveas (ret.) disseminated useful information concerning AFRICOM and ACSS to a range of high-level GOL officials. Chaveas met with the [...]
2007-10-10 15:46:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL LT
07MASERU623LESOTHO DEFENCE FORCE COMMANDER: "WE SUPPORT AFRICOM"
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On December 5, Ambassador paid a courtesy call on Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) Commander Lt. General Thuso Motanyane, during which the Commander expressed strong support for the establishment of AFRICOM and lauded growing military relations between the U.S. and Lesotho. The Amba [...]
2007-12-06 16:50:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM MARR MASS MOPS MCAP LT
07MEXICO2653MEXICO NOT LIKELY TO VOICE CONCERN OVER
[...] (C) Summary: Political Counselor met with Mario Arriola Woog, SRE's Director General for Latin America and the Caribbean, on May 21 to emphasize that growing political, economic and commercial ties between Venezuela and Iran not only served to undermine international sanctions against the l [...]
2007-05-23 22:22:00Embassy MexicoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER VE IR MX
07MEXICO3499POST CONCURRENCE WITH FY07 SECTION 1206 FUNDING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-03 18:47:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS AG AL CD CE CN DJ EG ER ET EZ HR ID
07MEXICO380GOM BACKING OFF PURCHASE OF RUSSIAN FIGHTER
[...] (S) In response to reftel demarche the Ambassador raised U.S. concerns about a possible Mexican Navy purchase of Russian fighter aircraft with (in separate conversations) Ambassador-designate to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhan, Presidential Counselor Juan Camilo Mourino, Foreign Minister Patricia E [...]
2007-01-25 19:25:00Embassy MexicoSECRETPREL MASS MARR ENRG MX RS
07MEXICO5395U.S. AND MEXICAN CONGRESSMEN SEEK COMMON GROUND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. CODEL Reyes met with representatives from Mexico's leading political parties October 8 to exchange views on enhanced USG/GOM security cooperation. Reyes understood the security package under consideration could come before the U.S. Congress within weeks but was ambivalent ab [...]
2007-10-10 22:22:00Embassy MexicoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SNAR KCRM MASS MX
07MEXICO6228SUBJECT: NARCO-KILLINGS CONTINUE
[...] (SBU) Although estimates of the total number of organized crime-related killings in the first 11 months of 2007 vary between GOM sources and newspaper tallies -- ranging between approximately 2,200 to 3,200 -- Mexico has witnessed more of these types of killings this year, compared to an estima [...]
2007-12-19 20:55:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL SNAR KCRM PINR MASS MX
07MINSK850VENEZUELA ARMS SHIPMENTS DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO
[...] (S) On October 2, Ambassador delivered points from reftel to Valentin Rybakov, Foreign Policy Advisor to President Lukashenko. Rybakov noted the points, and responded only by asking if the U.S. Government expresses such concerns to other governments as well, mentioning Russia in particular, o [...]
2007-10-05 16:31:00Embassy MinskSECRETPARM PREL MASS ETTC RS VE BO
07MONROVIA1423LIBERIA'S POSTAL SYSTEM GETTING BACK ON TRACK
[...] (SBU) Summary: Liberia's Postal system is struggling to reconstitute itself after being totally destroyed during the 14-year civil war. There is strong commitment by the Director General of Posts to improve service and the just-announced replacement of the Minister of Post and Telecommunicat [...]
2007-12-20 13:03:00Embassy MonroviaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECPS EAID MARR MASS MOPS PREL OTRA LI
07MONROVIA1438VICE ADMIRAL MOELLER'S DECEMBER 18-19 VISIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a successful visit December 18-19, AFRICOM Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations (DCMO) Vice Admiral Michael T. Moeller attended the activation of the first companies of the new Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) formed since the AFL was disbanded and restructured two [...]
2007-12-28 10:50:00Embassy MonroviaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR PGOV LI
07MONTEVIDEO1017URUGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR COMMANDER, SOUTHCOM
[...] (C) Summary and Introduction: The U.S. Mission in Montevideo welcomes you and your delegation's visit to Uruguay. Though led by a left-leaning government, Uruguay shares many of our values and remains an island of democratic stability and good governance in a turbulent region. Your arrival [...]
2007-12-04 16:48:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON MARR MASS UY
07MONTEVIDEO121DEMARCHE DELIVERED: URUGUAY SUPPORTIVE OF ONE-YEAR
[...] (C) On February 8, DCM met with the MFA's Director General for Political Affairs Alvaro Gallardo regarding reftel demarche aimed at impressing on China the need to support a one-year renewal for MINUSTAH at current authorized force levels, with the intention of further renewals. The demarche w [...]
2007-02-08 16:22:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPREL AORC MASS UN HA UY
07MONTEVIDEO414URUGUAY WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN IRAQ COALITION
[...] (S) Embassy privately discussed reftel issue with senior GOU civilian and military officials. Officials said that Uruguay is generally very much interested in UN peacekeeping operations, but will not consider military or other contributions to the Iraq Coalition because of domestic and regiona [...]
2007-04-30 19:46:00Embassy MontevideoSECRETMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER
07MONTEVIDEO445URUGUAY DEMARCHED ON GROWING IRAN-VENEZUELA
[...] (S) On May 8, Polcouns delivered reftel demarche to the MFA's Acting Director General for Political Affairs Gerardo Prato. Prato was keenly attentive to all of the general, political, military, economic and social points presented. He lamented that a paper copy of the demarche could not be left [...]
2007-05-09 14:16:00Embassy MontevideoSECRETPREL MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER PINS VE IR UY
07MONTEVIDEO625URUGUAY ON TROOP CONTRIBUTIONS TROOPS FOR THE
[...] (SBU) On July 29, DCM separately delivered reftel demarche to the MFA's Director General for the Secretariat, Ambassador Jose Luis Cancela and to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jorge Washington Rosales. Per instructions reftel, he urged the GOU to contribute troops, military obs [...]
2007-07-02 15:24:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU UY
07MOSCOW1502POINTS OF CONTACT FOR AVIAN AND PANDEMIC INFLUENZA
[...] Per reftel request, Post's points of contact for avian and pandemic influenza are: State: Aaron Fishman Health Affairs Officer Environment, Science and Technology Section Ph: 7-495-728-5189 Fax: 7-495-728-5033 Email: FishmanAD@state.gov DOD: Through July 2007: LTC Joseph Varuolo C [...]
2007-04-05 02:49:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU ECON MARR MASS CASC EAGR RS
07MOSCOW2768MISSILE DEFENSE: POSITIVE REACTION TO PUTIN'S
[...] (C) Summary: Putin's offer to collaborate with the U.S. in Missile Defense at the Qabala radar site in Azerbaijan has been hailed by Russian officials and most commentators. Most argue that Moscow's offer of cooperation should be taken at face value and seriously. By proffering Russian coo [...]
2007-06-08 15:34:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL MCAP MARR MASS MNUC RS
07MOSCOW3338POSITIVE REACTION TO "LOBSTER SUMMIT"
[...] (C) Summary. While extensive media coverage of the so-called "Lobster Summit" quickly gave way to euphoria over Russia's winning the right to host the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Moscow experts agreed that Putin demonstrated in Kennebunkport a desire to tone down the rhetoric and find ways [...]
2007-07-09 11:35:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS MNUC RS
07MOSCOW3434RUSSIA AND IRAN: MOSCOW'S SHIFTING VIEWS
[...] (C) Summary: Iran's nuclear program has posed an increasing challenge to Russia's foreign policy as Moscow tries to balance its strong interest in preventing a nuclear armed Iran against the political and economic considerations that have traditionally driven relations with Tehran. However, [...]
2007-07-13 11:06:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM KNNP ETRD MASS IR RS
07MOSCOW3567AFGHANISTAN: MOSCOW STIRS
[...] (C) Summary: Russia has sharply stepped up its engagement with the Afghan government since FM Lavrov's February visit to Kabul. Moscow intends to finalize its debt relief agreement with Kabul by the end of the month and is actively weighing increased arms supplies and initiating a program [...]
2007-07-20 12:26:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS EAID SNAR AF RS
07MOSCOW391APPROACHING RUSSIA ABOUT SUSPECTED AIR DEFENSE SITE
[...] (S/NF) PolMinCouns made reftel demarche January 31 to Andrey Kelin, Director of the MFA Fourth CIS Directorate. Kelin denied knowledge of the issue, but said he would look into it. He added as a barb that both Azerbaijan and Armenia are concerned about the potential for U.S. air strikes again [...]
2007-01-31 11:01:00Embassy MoscowSECRETPREL MARR MASS AM AJ RS
07MOSCOW4585INVITATION TO GPOI G8 CLEARINGHOUSE DELIVERED TO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-18 10:04:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PGOV RS
07MOSCOW4897RUSSIAN DFM KISLYAK: IRAN, MD, CFE, ARMS
[...] (C) Summary: In an October 4 meeting with the Ambassador, DFM Kislyak staked out familiar positions on missile defense, arguing that U.S. insistence on radar and interceptor facilities in the Czech Republic and Poland meant the 2 2 delegations would "talk past each other" and accusing the U [...]
2007-10-05 09:57:00Embassy MoscowSECRETPREL PGOV PARM EAID MASS ETTC RU SY IR IZ
07MOSCOW4929RUSSIA WILL PROVIDE MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO
[...] (C) Summary: Concern over Afghanistan's deteriorating security has led Russia to propose a significant military assistance program to support the Karzai government. The MFA told us October 5 that a draft military aid package awaits Putin's approval. The program will include the direct trans [...]
2007-10-10 06:17:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS AF RS
07MOSCOW4939RUSSIAN EXPERTS ON MOSCOW'S APPROACH TO IRAN
[...] (C) Summary: "Balance" is the word used to describe Russia's Iran policy by Moscow's leading Iran watchers. Putin is sufficiently concerned about Iran's nuclear program to keep Russia engaged on the issue. According to the MFA, he will reinforce the point with Ahmadinejad in Tehran October 1 [...]
2007-10-10 11:04:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM KNNP MASS ETRD IR RS
07MOSCOW5098RUSSIAN MILITARY AID TO AFGHANISTAN INTENDED TO
[...] (C) Summary: On October 22, Head of the MFA Afghanistan Desk Yuriy Khokhlov said that the GOR's proposed Afghan military assistance program is intended to compliment and not compete with NATO support for the Afghan government and its anti-Taliban efforts. The Russian and Afghan governments h [...]
2007-10-22 14:38:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS NATO AF RS
07MOSCOW5154ADDRESSING RUSSIAN ARMS SALES
[...] (C) Summary: FM Lavrov's disinterest in establishing an expert level dialogue on arms sales begs the question of how best to address our concerns over Russia's arms export policy. Russian officials are deeply cynical about our motives in seeking to curtail Russian arms exports to countries of conce [...]
2007-10-26 02:25:00Embassy MoscowSECRETPREL ECON MARR MASS PARM PINR PINS RS
07MOSCOW5435PM SINGH'S VISIT HIGHLIGHTS THE LIMITS OF
[...] (C) Summary: Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Losyukov told the Ambassador that Indian Prime Minister Singh's November 11-12 trip to Moscow was a "useful visit" that saw progress on a potential agreement for Russia to sell four additional nuclear reactors to India. The visit included the si [...]
2007-11-17 12:32:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ENRG MASS IN RS
07MOSCOW5512RUSSIA AND INDIA SEEK TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC TIES;
[...] (SBU) Summary: In official briefings on Indian Prime Minister Singh's November 11-12 visit, Russian and Indian diplomats confirmed reftel assessment of bilateral relations as politically healthy but in danger of appearing "emaciated" should the countries fail to expand economic ties. The dip [...]
2007-11-26 07:58:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECIN ENRG MASS IN RS
07MOSCOW5681RUSSIA SEEKS IMPROVED TIES WITH GULF STATES
[...] (C) Summary: Russia continues to court the Persian Gulf States in its quest to expand economic ties with the region and improve political relations with the Muslim world. Saudi Crown Prince and Defense Minister Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud's November 21-23 Moscow visit was the latest in a se [...]
2007-12-03 15:34:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ETRD MASS SA TC RS
07MOSCOW5828CSTO TO FUNNEL RUSSIAN AID TO AFGHANISTAN
[...] (C) Summary: Russia has made the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) a key vehicle in expanding assistance to Afghanistan by committing itself to providing several hundred million dollars in military aid entirely via the CSTO. Russia's main priorities vis--vis Afghanistan are prev [...]
2007-12-17 09:41:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALMARR NATO PREL MASS AF RS
07MOSCOW648RUSSIA AND INDIA: MAKE NEW FRIENDS, BUT DON'T
[...] (C) Summary: Russia's goal is to "revitalize" its ties to India by concentrating on energy security and hi-tech joint projects according to the MFA, which provided a readout on Putin's trip to India and a look ahead at high-level meetings in February. Moscow heralded an agreement to sell f [...]
2007-02-14 13:07:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG KNNP MASS ETRD IN RS
07MUSCAT1065OCTOBER 31 U.S.-OMAN GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE
[...] (S/NF) During the October 31 U.S.-Oman Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) in Muscat, Omani officials -- led by MFA Secretary General Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi -- claimed that SIPDIS current U.S. policy towards Iran, including the use of sanctions, was pushing the region into a crisis and emboldenin [...]
2007-11-20 14:23:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER MASS KNNP MU
07MUSCAT1079SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROBERT GATES'
[...] (SBU) Secretary Gates: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you to Oman. We have requested an audience for you with Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Oman's head of state, as well as a meeting with your Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib al-Busaidi, Minister Responsible for Defense Affa [...]
2007-11-27 10:14:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP KNNP
07MUSCAT1098JUSTIFICATION FOR ARMY TACTICAL MISSILE SYSTEM
[...] (C) The Embassy Muscat Country Team continues to strongly support and recommend approval of the request for ATACMS for the Royal Army of Oman (RAO). Based on concerns raised during ENDP process, Embassy Muscat has discussed this subject further with Omani officials -- who remain intent on acq [...]
2007-12-05 11:35:00Embassy MuscatSECRETMARR MASS MOPS MU
07MUSCAT129SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER GENERAL JOHN P.
[...] (S) General Abizaid: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome your return to Oman. Sultan Qaboos and your colleagues in the Omani armed forces look forward to seeing you and hearing your perspective on activities in the region, especially in Iraq and Iran. Oman remains a strong friend and ally in [...]
2007-02-06 15:15:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER KNNP MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP
07MUSCAT155SCENESETTER FOR NAVCENT COMMANDER VADM PATRICK
[...] (S) Vice Admiral Walsh: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome your return to Oman. Oman remains a strong friend and ally in the Global War on Terrorism. Like other GCC countries, it is becoming increasingly concerned with Iranian intentions in the Gulf. Oman expressed high-level interest i [...]
2007-02-18 08:41:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER KNNP MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP
07MUSCAT254FAREWELL WISHES FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER GENERAL
[...] As you conclude your exceptional career of service to our nation, I extend to you my personal best wishes and sincere thanks. I and many others have greatly appreciated your service to our country, particularly in this critical part of the world. From my experience, I know that both the King [...]
2007-03-13 04:53:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MNUC MOPS PARM PREL PTER KNNP MU
07MUSCAT263WELCOME MESSAGE FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL
[...] (S) Admiral, I warmly welcome you in your new command. Though I know your immediate attention will be focused on critical issues elsewhere in the region, I want to take this opportunity to highlight some issues related to one of our longest standing and most reliable allies in the region. [...]
2007-03-14 05:23:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNMARR MASS MNUC MOPS PARM PREL PTER KNNP MU
07MUSCAT416SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL WILLIAM
[...] (S) Admiral Fallon: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you and your wife to Oman. Sultan Qaboos and your colleagues in the Omani armed forces look forward to meeting you and hearing your perspective on events in the region, especially in Iraq and Iran. As one of our oldest allies in the Mid [...]
2007-04-29 13:11:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER KNNP MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP
07MUSCAT448HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING
[...] This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para 2. 2. Embassy Muscat requests the Department's immediate assistance in performing human rights vetting for BAIT REEHAN, ASHRAF KHALIL RAMADHAN (DOB: August 13, 1972; Omani Passport #: 00561233) [...]
2007-05-07 13:52:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MARR MASS MU
07MUSCAT870SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL WILLIAM
[...] (C) Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome your return to Oman. Since your visit here four months ago, Oman continues to be concerned with regional issues, especially events in Iraq and Iran, participated in the June Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) meeting in Washington, D.C., and was struck by a m [...]
2007-09-11 12:22:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP KNNP
07MUSCAT984SCENESETTER FOR U.S.-OMAN GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE
[...] (U) Embassy Muscat warmly welcomes Ambassador Mull and the U.S. delegation to the next round of the U.S.-Oman Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) in Muscat. Post expects that the meeting will increase understanding and strengthen bilateral cooperation on mutual security issues facing the Gulf region [...]
2007-10-24 12:40:00Embassy MuscatSECRETPARM PREL PTER MASS KNNP MU
07NAIROBI3093ADMIRAL FALLON MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KIBAKI
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a July 19 meeting with visiting CENTCOM Commander Admiral William J. Fallon and the Charge, Kenyan President Kibaki praised the U.S. Kenya partnership, while encouraging greater U.S. attention to the region. With respect to Kenya, Kibaki appealed for greater U.S. assistance f [...]
2007-07-30 07:16:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM MASS PGOV KE
07NAIROBI4749INAUGURAL MEETING OF FRIENDS OF AU EASBRIG FORUM
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE. ACTION REQUEST AT PARA 7. 2. (U) SUMMARY: AT THE INVITATION OF THE AFRICAN UNION'S EASTERN AFRICA STANDBY BRIGADE COORDINATION MECHANISM (EASBRICOM),CURRENT AND POTENTIAL DONORS MET IN NAIROBI ON DECEMBER 10 TO DISCUSS EASBRIG'S STRATEGIC PLAN AND THE TERMS [...]
2007-12-14 08:18:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL KE XW
07NAIROBI809KENYA COMMITS TO CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN COESPU
[...] We discussed Kenya's continued participation in the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU),as requested in reftel, with the GOK point of contact for police training, Mr. F.T. Kimemia, Deputy Secretary, Office of the President, Office of the Permanent Secretary for Provincial [...]
2007-02-20 03:45:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PGOV IT KE
07NASSAU549BAHAMAS NOT CAPABLE OF ASSISTING NEW WAY FORWARD
[...] (C) The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas does not have the capacity to contribute military or civilian resources to support the New Way Forward on Iraq. The Bahamian military consists of only 1000 troops, two ships and no air force. The entire military budget for The Bahamas is [...]
2007-04-30 20:30:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ BF
07NDJAMENA181CHAD: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] A search of embassy biographic and human rights files found no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights as of this date by the following individuals nominated for training with Special Operations Forces in May and June 2007. INK name check pending. 2. Unit: Chadian Second Ant [...]
2007-02-28 09:28:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC MASS PHUM PINR PREL CD
07NDJAMENA206CHAD: RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST ON CT ACTIVITIES
[...] (C) Summary: Chad actively cooperates with the U.S. on counterterrorism activities and programs. Chad has been a consistent participant in the PSI and TSCTI programs, and remains the only TSCTP country to host a Joint Planning and Advisory Team (JPAT). Due to porous borders and lack of immi [...]
2007-03-05 17:26:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALASEC EAID MASS PTER CD
07NDJAMENA214CHAD: FY06 SECTION 1206 - MISI INITIATIVE
[...] (SBU) The N'djamena country team reviewed the Multi-National Information Sharing Program (MISI) options for Chad based on written and oral presentations from the MISI team. The country team decided that MISI could be beneficial to Chadian security services, primarily as a tool for internet [...]
2007-03-09 17:37:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PARM AG CD MOPS NO SG TS
07NDJAMENA261NEW POLLUTION ADDS TO CHAD'S UXO AND MINE LEGACY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from 2006 battles in eastern Chad is proving deadly to civilians (mostly children) and will be the focus of Chad's next demining appeal. The government's delay in providing long-promised counterpart funding is one of many problems hampering t [...]
2007-03-26 15:47:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID MARR MASS MOPS CD
07NDJAMENA409CHAD FY O6 SECTION 1206 - MISI INITIATIVE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-11 12:18:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PARM CD
07NDJAMENA411CHAD FY O6 SECTION 1206 - MISI INITIATIVE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-11 12:18:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PARM CD
07NDJAMENA513CHAD: MISI INITIATIVE CLARIFICATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-21 10:45:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PARM CD
07NDJAMENA53CHAD:SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FINAL COORDINATION
[...] (S/NF) Following are AmEmbassy N'djamena's comments on Section 1206 proposals for Chad. Given the fragility of the political situation in Chad, highly visible equipment deliveries or major new training programs should be avoided, 2. (S/NF) A. Improve Partner National Intelligence (Al [...]
2007-01-22 11:43:00Embassy NdjamenaSECRET//NOFORNPARM PK PM PREL MASS CD
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