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08SANTIAGO960	CHILE: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS WEEK OF OCTOBER 20 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: This continues a series of regular updates on major developments in Chile's economy since the acceleration of global financial turmoil. By week's end on Friday, October 24, Chile's economy had seen significant declines in copper prices, the exchange rate, and the stock market. [...]	2008-10-24 21:17:00	Embassy Santiago	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI

08SANTIAGO971	SCENESETTER FOR CODEL ENGEL [...] (SBU) The Embassy looks forward to your visit to Santiago, which will be seen as supporting our shared vision of strong democratic institutions; market-based, trade-oriented economies; and solid cooperation on issues ranging from energy to education to defense. You will be arriving in Chile [...]	2008-10-29 20:17:00	Embassy Santiago	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ECON PREL ENRG CI
08SANTIAGO98	INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, SOCIAL ISSUES, ENERGY SHORTAGES [...] (C) Secretariat General of the Presidency Minister Viera Gallo told the Ambassador January 30 that the GOC - and Chilean society - are only belatedly taking seriously a growing problem with Chile's indigenous (largely Mapuche) population, which has never been fully integrated and is becoming increa [...]	2008-01-31 20:14:00	Embassy Santiago	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SOCI CI
08SANTIAGO987	CODEL ENGEL VISIT TO CHILE: NOVEMBER 9-11, 2008 [...] Embassy Santiago warmly welcomes Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY),Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, House Foreign Affairs Committee, and his congressional delegation, from 11/09/2008 to 11/11/2008 as requested reftel. The purpose of the visit is to meet with governmen [...]	2008-11-07 18:18:00	Embassy Santiago	UNCLASSIFIED	OVIP OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN PA PE CI
08SANTIAGO989	CHILE: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: This continues a series of regular updates on major developments in Chile's economy since the acceleration of global financial turmoil. By week's end, November 7, there was a decrease in copper prices, some appreciation in the exchange rate, and losses/gains in the stock market [...]	2008-11-07 21:21:00	Embassy Santiago	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI
08SANTODOMINGO1028	ICMEC EXPLORES AREAS OF COOPERATION WITH GODR TO [...] Summary: Guillermo Galarza, a Program Director of the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC),an NGO, visited the DR to raise awareness of the global issue of child sexual exploitation and to meet with local government officials to explore areas of cooperation and aid. [...]	2008-06-25 20:02:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC CVIS PHUM SOCI DR
08SANTODOMINGO1060	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: PROGRESS ON ASSET FORFEITURE [...] (U) Summary. On June 13, a representative of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Asset Forfeiture-Money Laundering Unit, accompanied by Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) from the Districts of Puerto Rico and the Southern District of Florida and a Mexico City-based representative of the Internal [...]	2008-06-30 21:32:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KJUS KCRM SNAR DR
08SANTODOMINGO1078	INVITATION FOR PRESIDENT BUSH - INAUGURATION OF [...] This is an action request for WHA/CAR. Please see paragraph 3. 2. On May 16, President Leonel Fernandez was elected President of the Dominican Republic. On August 16, per the Dominican Constitution, President Fernandez will be sworn-in. 3. Action request: Post requests that WHA/CAR wor [...]	2008-07-01 20:38:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV DR
08SANTODOMINGO1118	INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT FERNANDEZ, AUGUST 16: [...] (U) This is an action request for WHA/CAR; please see para. 3. 2. (U) President Leonel Fernandez, who was re-elected on May 16, will be inaugurated for his next term on August 16. Embassy Protocol Chief has obtained information on the schedule for inauguration event; please see below and no [...]	2008-07-10 20:25:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OVIP DR
08SANTODOMINGO1185	PRESIDENT FERNANDEZ REQUESTS CONTRACT EXTENSION [...] (C) On July 18, the Civil and Commercial Court of San Cristobal ruled in favor of Chevron,s petition that a blockade of the refinery by a transportation union is illegal and should be halted immediately. President Fernandez called the Ambassador on July 21 to convey a request from the transpo [...]	2008-07-22 20:10:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD DR
08SANTODOMINGO1199	PRESIDENT FERNANDEZ ACKNOWLEDGES POLITICS MORE [...] (C) In a meeting on July 22, President Fernandez asked Chevron to extend a contract with fuel transporters for one more year and offered to sign a personal guarantee that the contract would end after that time. This was the same request that the President delivered to the Ambassador on July 2 [...]	2008-07-25 16:26:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD DR
08SANTODOMINGO124	AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE [...] (C) In his January 16 meeting with the Ambassador, PRD party presidential candidate Miguel Vargas Maldonado expressed concerns regarding the fairness of the election process; warned of possible Venezuelan support for his opponent; cited the importance of election observation; and explained his [...]	2008-01-23 19:48:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON ENRG VE DR
08SANTODOMINGO1265	COLOMBIAN AMB DISCUSSES MASSACRE, CONCERNS ON DOM [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Fannin received Colombia's new Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Juan Jose Chaux on August 6 for a courtesy call that quickly turned substantive. Ambassador Chaux's message was that the Dominican Republic must address three key challenges to preserve its democracy: [...]	2008-08-08 11:40:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KCRM ENRG PGOV PTER KJUS EAID
08SANTODOMINGO1269	DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON DOMINICAN REPUBLIC,S TRQ [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador delivered reftel talking points regarding the administration of tariff rate quotas (TRQs) under CAFTA-DR to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Industry and Commerce on July 11 and August 5 respectively. The Secretary of Agriculture attributed the late [...]	2008-08-08 19:58:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ETRD ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO1353	FERNANDEZ PLAYS MUSICAL CHAIRS WITH CABINET [...] (C) In a series of decrees issued following his August 16 inauguration, President Fernandez shuffled his cabinet; however, many of the officials simply moved from one ministry to another. There was no clear public policy message sent by the personnel moves. Rather, by keeping most of the cabinet [...]	2008-08-27 17:02:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PINR SENV MARR ETRD ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO142	DOMINICAN FUGITIVE CONTRERAS EXTRADITED TO THE [...] On January 24, U.S. Marshals returned Rick Rogelio Contreras to the United States to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on charges of conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, as well as possession with intent to distribute more than 500 [...]	2008-01-29 15:17:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR DR
08SANTODOMINGO1439	GODR REACTIONS TO TIP TIER 2 WATCH-LIST PLAN [...] (U) Summary: Per reftel instructions, Poloff delivered demarche and left the Tier 2 watch-list action plan recommendations as a non-paper with key Dominican officials. Our recommendations may be of assistance as the GODR is in the process of developing its own, multi-agency "integrated action [...]	2008-09-12 15:31:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL KTIP DR
08SANTODOMINGO145	FERNANDEZ MAKES HIS CASE TO THE DOMINICAN PEOPLE [...] (SBU) On January 29, President Fernandez gave a major campaign speech in which he took credit for reestablishing macroeconomic stability, warned against returning the rival PRD party to power during challenging economic times, and promised a series of programs for his next term. While engagin [...]	2008-01-30 16:03:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO1486	EAC MEETING [...] SUMMARY: US EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO CONVENED AN EAC MEETING ON 22 SEPTEMBER 2008, REGARDING A SEVERE STORM WATCH THAT MAY BRING HEAVY RAIN FALL AND POSSIBLE MAJOR FLOODING TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. THE CHARGE D' AFFAIRS CONVENED THE MEETING TO DISCUSS AND IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE COURSES OF ACTION, [...]	2008-09-22 21:32:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC AMGT PTER CASC DR
08SANTODOMINGO151	DOL VISIT HIGHLIGHTS U.S. FIGHT AGAINST CHILD LABOR [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 14 and 15, Department of Labor Deputy Undersecretary Charlotte Ponticelli traveled to the Dominican Republic to attend the launch of the second phase of a DOL-funded child labor project, meet the Secretaries of Labor and Education, civil society and business leaders as [...]	2008-01-31 11:27:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID DR
08SANTODOMINGO1572	STAFFDEL KILDEE [...] Embassy Santo Domingo welcomes STAFFDEL Kildee. Post understands that the Control Officer for the visit is: Captain Baxter Goodly, USN Executive Officer USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Tel: (757) 443-7615 E-Mail: goodlyb@lhd3.navy.mil 2. Post understands that Post is not being requested to prov [...]	2008-10-09 20:12:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV MARR OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN DR
08SANTODOMINGO1587	(SBU) BIOFUELS CONSULTANTS BEGIN WORK ON SECOND [...] (U) SUMMARY. Biofuels consultants working under the U.S.-Brazil Biofuels Initiative were in the Dominican Republic October 2 and 3 to meet with GoDR and private-sector players in the liquid fuels sector. The State Department provided funding through the Organization of American States (OAS) t [...]	2008-10-14 12:32:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG ECON SENV DR
08SANTODOMINGO1666	SANTIAGO: THE OTHER DOMINICAN REPUBLIC [...] (SBU) Summary: Whereas piles of trash and crumbling sidewalks decorate Santo Domingo, Santiago - the DR's second largest city - demonstrates what public-private partnerships and civic pride can achieve. The entrepreneurial spirit of the region was on display during Ambassador Fannin's recent [...]	2008-10-30 14:03:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KCRM EINV ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO1683	HAITIANS SUBJECTED TO VIOLENCE AND DEPORTATION [...] (U) Summary: Longstanding tensions between Haitians, persons of Haitian descent, and Dominicans resulted in violence this week that left at least 6 dead, dozens of homes burned, and hundreds deported. Dominican authorities have issued statements condemning the violence and, while it is uncle [...]	2008-10-31 20:18:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KCRM PREL DR HA
08SANTODOMINGO17	PARTNERSHIP FOR DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE: DOMINICAN [...] This cable responds to Reftel request for Post's assessment of the suitability of the Dominican Republic for possible pilot projects under the Partnership for Democratic Governance (PDG). Background ---------- 2. The USG's Democracy and Governance assistance program in the Dominican Rep [...]	2008-01-04 19:05:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EAID PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO1729	ONE DEAD AS BLACKOUTS LEAD TO PROTESTS [...] (U) Summary: Owed USD 500 million, the country's private power generators have cut back electricity output, causing extensive blackouts throughout the country. This situation has incited violent protests, increased crime and caused economic losses. With GoDR officials saying the government l [...]	2008-11-07 20:32:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG ECON EINV DR
08SANTODOMINGO1739	DOMINICAN PRESIDENT AND FOREIGN MINISTER [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-12 19:37:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL DR
08SANTODOMINGO174	AVIAN FLU OUTBREAK SPURS TRADE DISPUTE WITH HAITI [...] (C) Summary. The Dominican poultry industry is claiming that it is suffering significant financial losses as a result of the decision by the Haitian government to ban all chicken and egg imports from the Dominican Republic on January 4. The decision to ban imports was the result of an occurrenc [...]	2008-02-04 14:56:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	KFLU EAGR SENV ECON ETRD PGOV HA DR
08SANTODOMINGO178	UN DRIP FOLLOW-UP AND OAS STATE OF PLAY [...] In response to reftel, Embassy Santo Domingo does not have current (or future) programs or outreach efforts to assist the indigenous population of the Dominican Republic. While there are some renewed historical and cultural interest among scholars and academics in the country's indigenous Tain [...]	2008-02-04 20:15:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV DR
08SANTODOMINGO180	PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN: DIVERGING POLLS PROMPT [...] (SBU) The results of four major presidential campaign opinion polls differ by as much as 20 percent (pct.),from a 16 pct. lead for the PLD's Leonel Fernandez to a 4 pct. lead for the PRD's Miguel Vargas Maldonado. The rival campaigns are busy debating the reliability of their favored polling [...]	2008-02-05 18:55:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO1813	POLAD FOR VISIT OF HSV SWIFT [...] (U) Post welcomes the visit of HSV Swift. Alain Norman, Political Officer, will serve as POLAD for the visit, with the Military Group (MAAG),Public Affairs, and other Embassy sections performing their usual duties. Post will discuss the specific dates of Mr. Norman's availability by e-mail [...]	2008-11-28 14:08:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL AFIN MARR MAS MOPS DR
08SANTODOMINGO1815	DR TIP WATCH LIST INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] (U) The following is Embassy Santo Domingo's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Watch List Interim Assessment, per ref A request. 2. (U) Authorities of the Dominican Republic report that they are working to prevent human trafficking, protect TIP victims and prosecute offenders under the "Traffick [...]	2008-11-28 18:33:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM SMIG KCRM KTIP KWMN DR
08SANTODOMINGO1819	VISIT BY WHA DAS ROBINSON [...] (U) Summary: The November 17-19 visit of WHA Deputy Assistant Secretary David Robinson and WHA/CAR Deputy Director Willard Smith to the Dominican Republic provided them an opportunity to hear first hand about the challenges faced by the GODR and Embassy Santo Domingo - the energy and fiscal cr [...]	2008-12-01 18:57:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM KCRM SNAR DR
08SANTODOMINGO192	OPEN SOCIETY JUSTICE INITIATIVE CONDEMNS DR BIRTH [...] (SBU) Summary: EmbOffs met with representatives of the Soros affiliated Open Society Justice Initiative to discuss the Dominican Republic,s birth registration policy, especially how it adversely affects Dominicans of Haitian descent. The Justice Initiative highlighted deficiencies with the co [...]	2008-02-07 16:33:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV SMIG CASC HA DR
08SANTODOMINGO1924	AGREMENT REQUEST FOR ROBERTO SALADIN TO BE [...] (SBU) This is an action request. The Dominican Government has requested agrement for Roberto Saladin to be their next Ambassador to the United States. The request was made on December 5 via diplomatic note no. 29065 (sent to WHA/CAR). Post requests that the Department consider the request and [...]	2008-12-17 14:39:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON CVIS DR
08SANTODOMINGO1950	DR POLITICS - EX-PRSC STAR GUIDING FEW, FOR NOW [...] (C) Summary: Eduardo Estrella, a former presidential candidate of the PRSC (Partido Reformista Social Cristiano) offered Poloff a worrying assessment of the DR's political and economic scene much like other politicians and officials have done: Corruption is reaching self-destructive proportio [...]	2008-12-22 14:11:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KCOR PREL KJUS SNAR DR
08SANTODOMINGO1951	DR POLITICS - EX-PRSC STAR GUIDING FEW, FOR NOW [...] (C) Summary: Eduardo Estrella, a former presidential candidate of the PRSC (Partido Reformista Social Cristiano) offered Poloff a worrying assessment of the DR's political and economic scene much like other politicians and officials have done: Corruption is reaching self-destructive proportio [...]	2008-12-22 14:11:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KCOR PREL KJUS SNAR DR
08SANTODOMINGO1953	(C) GODR BLAMES 'EXPLOSIVE' LEGISLATOR FOR SEA [...] (C) Summary: On December 15, the Ambassadors from the United Kingdom, United States and Japan demarched Deputy Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Trullols regarding concerns about the Dominican Republic's expanded sea boundary claims under a 2007 law. Trullols said the Foreign Ministry opposed this [...]	2008-12-22 14:11:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV ECON EFTA PBTS PREL DR
08SANTODOMINGO1959	RULE OF LAW ROUND-UP - DEC 2008 [...] (U) This constitutes the first in a planned series of cables collecting and summarizing developments in the rule of law field, writ large: notable cases and controversies related to corruption, narco-trafficking, money-laundering, human smuggling and trafficking, as well as the functioning of [...]	2008-12-23 17:57:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KCOR KCRM SNAR PREL DR
08SANTODOMINGO1973	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] The 2009 Investment Climate Update for the Dominican Republic. ---------------------------------- A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ---------------------------------- 2. While the Dominican government welcomes foreign investment, significant systemic problems can make investing in the [...]	2008-12-30 14:38:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV EFIN ETRD OPIC USTR KTDB PGOV DR
08SANTODOMINGO201	DOMINICANS NONCOMMITTAL ON URGENT MEDEVAC REQUEST [...] Poloff met today with Deputy Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Alejandra Liriano, regarding REF A request for assistance. Liriano took the request under advisement and committed to informing the Embassy when/if the Dominican government takes a position. 2. COMMENT: Liriano's inabilit [...]	2008-02-11 19:04:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PM PREF PREL SMIG CU DR
08SANTODOMINGO208	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: SOLICITATIONS FOR [...] Per REFTEL, following are Embassy rank-ordered solicitations from a variety of sources for G/TIP managed FY-2008 ESF and INCLE funds. Full proposals to follow via e-mail. a) Name: International Organization for Migration Requested funding: 310,275 USD (all federal) Project title: [...]	2008-02-12 20:17:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC ELAB SMIG PHUM KCRM DR
08SANTODOMINGO212	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION FOR [...] The Dominican government has requested that it be allowed to submit a proposal for G/TIP managed FY-2008 ESF and INCLE funds beyond the February 12 deadline established in REF A. Three other timely submissions from various NGOs were made in REF B. 2. Embassy forwards information regarding t [...]	2008-02-13 18:59:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC ELAB SMIG PHUM KCRM DR
08SANTODOMINGO225	PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ROUNDUP, FEBRUARY 15, 2008 [...] Opposition Walks Out on Central Elections Board 2. Participacion Ciudadana Launches Observation, Cites Abuses 3. Fernandez Criticized for Describing Sun Land Issue as "Closed" 4. New Polls Fail to Clarify Divergent Numbers Â [...]	2008-02-15 15:25:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR ECON KDEM DR
08SANTODOMINGO231	KOSOVO: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SUPPORTS U.S. POSITION [...] (C) On February 15, the Ambassador followed up previous demarches by Post and delivered Reftel talking points to Minister of Foreign Affairs Morales. The Ambassador pressed for recognition of Kosovo as early as possible. Morales replied that the Dominican Republic would support the United St [...]	2008-02-15 19:53:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UN UNMIK EU YI DR
08SANTODOMINGO251	KOSOVO: DOMINICAN PLANS FOR RECOGNITION ON HOLD [...] As reported in Ref A, Foreign Minister Morales informed the Ambassador on February 15 that, regarding Kosovo's independence, the Dominican Republic would support the United States' position. On February 20, the Ambassador delivered Ref B demarche to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel T [...]	2008-02-20 19:38:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL UN UNMIK YI EU KV DR
08SANTODOMINGO289	KOSOVO: DOMINICANS PLEDGE DECISION BY FEBRUARY 25 [...] As reported in Refs A and B, Foreign Minister Morales informed the Ambassador on February 15 that, regarding Kosovo's independence, the Dominican Republic would support the United States' position. On February 20, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel Trullols told the Ambassador that fin [...]	2008-02-22 19:18:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL UN UNMIK YI EU KV DR
08SANTODOMINGO295	KOSOVO: DOMINICANS SEEK RIO GROUP CONSENSUS [...] (C) As reported in Refs A-C, Foreign Minister Morales informed the Ambassador on February 15 that, regarding Kosovo's independence, the Dominican Republic would support the United States' position. On February 20, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel Trullols told the Ambassador that fin [...]	2008-02-25 19:45:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UN UNMIK YI EU KV DR
08SANTODOMINGO315	KIDNAPPING, CATTLE-RUSTLING TREAD ON [...] (U) The recent media reports of kidnapping and cross border skirmishes in the border towns of Dajabon-Ounaminthe highlight the increasing friction between Dominicans and Haitians in this area. Tensions mounted when two Dominican men from Dajabon were kidnapped by a group of about ten armed Ha [...]	2008-02-29 20:04:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PBTS SMIG HA DR
08SANTODOMINGO330	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: OVERFLIGHT CONCURRENCE [...] Embassy concurs with Global Hawk and/or U2 overflight of the Dominican Republic for the purpose of imagery mapping and understands that U2 overflight is scheduled to occur during the period between March 7 and April 30, 2008, with exact dates to be determined. Embassy further understands that [...]	2008-03-05 19:30:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR DR
08SANTODOMINGO338	DEMARCHE ON UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S ADOPTION OF [...] PolOff delivered reftel non-paper, copies of UNSCR 1803 and P5 1 Minister's Statement to Jose Manuel Trullols, Undersecretary of State, General Coordinator at the MFA. MFA has no substantive response at this time. Embassy will report any subsequent Dominican response. FANNIN [...]	2008-03-06 14:41:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP MNUC PARM
08SANTODOMINGO350	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: 8TH ANNUAL TIP REPORT [...] Please find the following information keyed to reftel questions. -------------------------------- Overview of Dominican Activities -------------------------------- PARAGRAPH A ----------- -- Summary: The Dominican Republic is a country of origin for women trafficked internationally to [...]	2008-03-10 18:18:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG DR
08SANTODOMINGO371	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: PROSECUTION SEGMENT FOR 8TH [...] Please find the following information in response to REF A questions regarding prosecution of human traffickers in the Dominican Republic. This information completes Embassy's 8th Annual TIP Report, initially submitted in REF B. --------------------------------------------- Investigations, [...]	2008-03-13 20:24:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG DR
08SANTODOMINGO373	FM MORALES AND OAS REP ON RIO GROUP, OAS [...] (C/NF) Summary: In a March 12 meeting with the Ambassador, Foreign Minister Morales described the successful outcome of the Rio Group Summit as a "team effort." Responding to Reftel demarche on the OAS Ministerial, Morales cautioned against any action that could scuttle the peace gains that t [...]	2008-03-13 21:32:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PTER PGOV PHUM CO EC DR
08SANTODOMINGO387	ONDCP DIRECTOR, DEA ADMINISTRATOR CALL ON [...] (C) Summary: On February 25, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director John Walters, accompanied by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Administrator Michele Leonhart, U.S. Ambassador P. Robert Fannin, ONDCP and DEA Chiefs of Staff, and poloff called on Domi [...]	2008-03-17 19:24:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KCRM SNAR MARR DR
08SANTODOMINGO389	PLD HOPES FERNANDEZ WINS WITH SIXTY PERCENT [...] (SBU) On March 6, The Ambassador, ECOPOL Counselor and POLOFFS met with Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) leaders, Francisco Javier Garcia Fernandez, National Campaign Chairman, Cesar Torribio Pena, Presidential legal advisor, and Reinaldo Pared Perez, President of the Senate, to hear their vie [...]	2008-03-17 19:36:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV DR
08SANTODOMINGO39	PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN RHETORIC HEATS UP [...] (SBU) After a respite caused by two major tropical storms and the holiday season, rhetoric among presidential candidates heated up again over the weekend. The PLD party candidate, President Leonel Fernandez, launched the first attack. Referring to the 2003-2004 economic crisis during the las [...]	2008-01-08 17:01:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO418	CONCERN GROWING OVER GOVERNMENT'S CAMPAIGN RULES [...] (C) Summary: On March 24, the Government and ruling PLD party suffered a setback when a Central Elections Board (JCE) decision found that a special government payroll existed to pay party members who did no work, and ordered that the practice be ceased. The ruling follows a damning report by a [...]	2008-03-27 17:39:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM DR
08SANTODOMINGO518	INVITATION FOR HOUSE SPEAKER PELOSI [...] This is an action request for WHA/CAR; see para. 3. 2. On April 7, the Ambassador met with Congresswoman Minou Tavares Mirabal (PLD-Santo Domingo),Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Committee. Tavares delivered an invitation to the U.S. Congress to partic [...]	2008-04-14 12:51:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO55	SCENESETTER FOR DOL DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY [...] The Dominican Republic has become a reliable supporter of democracy in the sometimes difficult and always strategic Caribbean. Our close relationship is exemplified by Dominican ratification of the CAFTA-DR free trade agreement, and our friendship is cemented by a history of strong economic [...]	2008-01-10 22:44:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID DR
08SANTODOMINGO58	EMBASSY SUPPORTS 2ND TRANCHE OF SPECIALIZED [...] (S) Embassy concurs with and supports the concept of specialized counter-terrorism training for Dominican forces as proposed by the U.S. Special Forces Command (SOCSOUTH) and termed OEF-CCA Dominican Republic. This training will enable Dominican forces to effectively conduct unilateral/combin [...]	2008-01-11 20:14:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	SECRET	MARR PTER DR
08SANTODOMINGO585	DOMINICAN FUGITIVE CAYETANO EXTRADITED TO THE [...] On April 21, U.S. Marshals returned Henri Cayetano (aka "Figura Vieja") to the United States to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico to face 4 narcotics-related counts, as detailed in indictment number 06-253 (PG),filed on August 19, 2006. The facts contained [...]	2008-04-22 17:35:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR DR
08SANTODOMINGO59	EMBASSY SUPPORTS 2ND TRANCHE OF SPECIALIZED [...] (S) Embassy concurs with and supports the concept of specialized counter-terrorism training for Dominican forces as proposed by the U.S. Special Forces Command (SOCSOUTH) and termed OEF-CCA Dominican Republic. This training will enable Dominican forces to effectively conduct unilateral/combin [...]	2008-01-11 20:14:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	SECRET	MARR PTER DR
08SANTODOMINGO611	PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ROUNDUP, APRIL 25, 2008 [...] Participacion Ciudadana's Second Observation Report 2. Latest Poll Results 3. Fernandez Discusses Removing Term Limits 4. Small Party Candidate Alleges Donations by Narcotics Traffickers Â [...]	2008-04-25 18:50:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR PHUM ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO63	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - DOMINICAN NATIONAL POLICE [...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects who have been nominated for training. Post has no disqualifying information. And understand per REF t [...]	2008-01-11 20:20:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PGOV PHUM DR HO
08SANTODOMINGO668	PRD CLAIMS POSSIBLE ELECTION FRAUD; PLD SMELLS A [...] (SBU) The opposition Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD) has strongly criticized the new electronic system for transmitting electoral results to the Central Election Board (JCE),with one senior party official even alleging an organized effort to steal the election. The ruling Dominican Liber [...]	2008-05-02 19:12:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO734	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REQUESTS RELIEF FROM LEAHY [...] Summary. Embassy notes with understanding the tremendous volume of Leahy vetting requests that must be processed by the Department -- Embassy itself has submitted 66 requests for over 460 individuals so far in FY 08, and submitted 82 requests for 635 individuals and 1 military unit in FY 07 -- [...]	2008-05-12 16:35:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO760	DOMINICAN ELECTION: FIRST RESULTS INDICATE [...] The Central Election Board (JCE) released its "First Bulletin" at approximately 10:15 p.m., with the following results: -- Leonel Fernandez, Dominican Liberation Party (PLD),53 percent -- Miguel Vargas Maldonado, Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD),41 percent -- Amable Aristy Castro, Ref [...]	2008-05-17 02:45:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO79	DOMINICAN FUGITIVE NUNEZ EXTRADITED TO THE UNITED [...] On January 10, U.S. Marshals returned Maria Nunez to the United States to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey to face charges of conspiracy to commit food stamp fraud, as detailed in indictment number 00-776 (HAA),filed on December 1, 2000. The facts contained [...]	2008-01-16 11:43:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR DR
08SANTODOMINGO884	ASSESSING LABOR AFTER ONE YEAR OF CAFTA-DR: [...] Summary: In a series of meetings with labor unions, NGOs and officials from the Ministry of Labor (SET),our contacts highlighted some of the successes and continuing problems in labor rights since the entry-into-force of CAFTA-DR in the Dominican Republic in March 2007. Positive improvements [...]	2008-06-04 15:12:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI DR
08SANTODOMINGO90	VIEW FROM SANTIAGO: FERNANDEZ CAMPAIGN FACES [...] (U) On January 11 ECOPOLCOUNS and POLOFF visited Santiago, the Dominican Republic's second largest city, to discuss the presidential election campaign. Santiago is the capital of a province of the same name, as well as the hub of the Cibao, a 14-province region with a record of successful priv [...]	2008-01-17 12:49:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO927	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: SUBMISSION OF NOTE - AGREEMENT [...] Pursuant to refetl, Embassy submitted on June 9, 2008, Diplomatic Note No. 103, regarding the Global Peace Operations Initiative. Embassy had previously received verbal consent from the Dominican Armed Forces and understands that submission of this note does not require a formal, substantive [...]	2008-06-09 15:39:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS KTIA DR
08SANTODOMINGO929	ELECTION SHOWS STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF [...] (SBU) Summary: The analysis of Post and other observers of the 2008 presidential election is that the Dominican democratic system has improved to the extent that widespread election day fraud, which occurred as recently as 1994, is now a thing of the past. Other strengths of Dominican democr [...]	2008-06-09 18:38:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM ECON DR
08SAOPAULO115	BRAZILIAN STOCK EXCHANGES BOVESPA, BM&F IN MERGER TALKS [...] SUMMARY: Bovespa Holding, the company that controls and manages the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange, and Brazil's Commodities and Futures Exchange (BM&F) informed Brazil's Securities Commission (CVM) and investors on February 19 that the two companies had initiated negotiations for a possible merger [...]	2008-03-07 17:43:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN EINV BR
08SAOPAULO117	BRAZIL,S ECONOMIC GROWTH, INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, AND [...] (SBU) Despite the mostly encouraging news regarding Brazil's rapid economic growth, new trade and industry development is increasingly coming into conflict with the country's indigenous communities. The demarcation of indigenous lands allows for a degree of legal protection; however, even wh [...]	2008-03-10 14:34:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM SCUL SOCI EAID ELAB ECON BR
08SAOPAULO119	QUILOMBO COMMUNITIES SERVE AS MODERN-DAY REMINDER OF [...] (SBU) As Brazil enjoys economic prosperity and growth, the plight of the Brazilian quilombos highlights that racial and income inequality persists. Although founded centuries ago, these communities of Afro-Brazilian slave descendants still serve as an important part of the country's legacy of [...]	2008-03-11 12:37:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SCUL SOCI BR
08SAOPAULO12	LULA'S PLAN TO RECOVER CPMF REVENUES AS EXPECTED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Brazilian government announced on January 2 three ways for compensating for lost revenues after losing the battle to renew the Provisional Financial Transactions Tax (CPMF) in December. As expected, the GOB announced a mix of tax hikes and potential cuts in government spen [...]	2008-01-10 16:18:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN PREL BR
08SAOPAULO129	BRAZIL'S WORKERS' CENTRALS GAIN LEGAL RECOGNITION, [...] (SBU) On March 11, Brazil's Chamber of Deputies passed a bill giving legal recognition to Brazil's labor Centrals. Although they have been playing an important role in Brazilian political life for many years, the Centrals have not been considered part of the national labor system, but rather [...]	2008-03-14 15:53:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PGOV PHUM SOCI EFIN ECON BR
08SAOPAULO130	CHINA'S BUSINESS INTERESTS IN BRAZIL RECEIVE MIXED [...] (C) Although bilateral trade between China and Brazil continues to grow, there are increasing frustrations on both sides regarding access to each others' markets. For Brazilian business, China represents the largest opportunities for growth, but also the greatest economic risks, and many poi [...]	2008-03-14 16:02:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD PREL EINV ECON CH BR
08SAOPAULO142	SAO PAULO ELECTIONS: ALCKMIN MAYORAL CANDIDAC VIEWED AS [...] (SBU) The Social Democracy Party of Brazil (PSDB),the counry's largest and most important opposition party is facing internal division as well as a possibe breach with its principal ally, the Democrats arty (DEM),over this year's municipal elections. Despite their partnership on the national [...]	2008-03-18 16:15:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR BR
08SAOPAULO19	FORMER FINANCE MINISTER ON BRAZILIAN POLITICS AND RELATIONS [...] (SBU) During a January 7 meeting with the Ambassador, former Minister of Finance Antonio Delfim Netto (strictly protect),who is currently working as a political and business consultant, discussed the opposition's victory over the government in a major tax battle and its implications for domes [...]	2008-01-15 16:07:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON EINV ETRD BR VE
08SAOPAULO214	BRAZILIAN STOCK EXCHANGES GET GREEN LIGHT FOR MERGER [...] (U) SUMMARY: Brazil's two stock exchanges announced their intent to merge on March 27. The merger of the Brazilian stock exchange (Bovespa) and the Commodities and Futures Exchange (BM&F) into BM&F Bovespa, S.A. will make the new exchange the third largest in the world in terms of market valu [...]	2008-04-29 15:48:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV AR BR
08SAOPAULO225	All Politics is National: Presidential Race is Endgame of [...] (SBU) On April 24, the Sao Paulo State Executive Committee of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB) voted unanimously to support Sao Paulo incumbent Mayor Gilberto Kassab (Democratic Party - DEM) in this year's municipal elections. PMDB state president Orestes Quercia stated that nat [...]	2008-05-08 17:23:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR BR
08SAOPAULO227	SOARING FOOD PRICES WOLDWIDE AND FOOD INFLATION IN BRAZIL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Brazil has suffered less from skyrocketing world food prices than other emerging markets. As a net global food supplier, Brazil's agricultural exports earnings are climbing. However, rising global inflation - particularly higher oil prices, which affect both the cost of fertili [...]	2008-05-09 09:17:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ELAB EIND EAGR ENRG KTDD EINV BR
08SAOPAULO228	SAO PAULO POLICE ACCUSED OF CRIMES AGAINST PCC LEADERS [...] (SBU) Summary: As the second anniversary of organized criminal violence in Sao Paulo approaches (reftels),an investigation has uncovered evidence of possible civil police misconduct related to the First Capital Command (PCC) criminal gang. Two investigators have been accused of illicit wire [...]	2008-05-09 09:41:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KCRM SNAR ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO236	BRAZIL MOSTLY INSULATED FROM U.S. SLOWDOWN [...] (SBU) ummary: Brazil is more insulated from any U.S. drien worldwide economic slowdown than other emergin market countries. Its domestic economy fuels ecnomic growth, Brazilian banks have plenty of captal to lend, and Brazil is increasingly integrated into world markets. Similarly, the Brazil [...]	2008-05-12 10:57:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO242	DRUGS, ARMS AND CONTRABAND CONTINUE TO ENTER BRAZIL [...] (SBU) Brazil continues to wrestle with the serious challenge posed by increasingly creative traffickers of drugs, arms and IPR-infringing products, according to law enforcement officials and NGO representatives in Sao Paulo and Foz do Iguacu. Growing demand, both domestic and international, [...]	2008-05-13 12:39:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV KCRM SNAR KIPR SENV ASEC PARM BR
08SAOPAULO247	BRAZIL AWARDED INVESTMENT GRADE CREDIT RATING [...] (SBU) Summary: In a surprising move, credit ratings agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) upgraded Brazil's foreign currency sovereign credit rating to investment grade on April 30. Financial analysts had widely speculated that Brazil might earn the upgrade later in 2008, but S&P surprised analys [...]	2008-05-15 15:52:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO248	MST "RED APRIL" SHOWS DECLINE IN ACTIVITY [...] (SBU) Summary: The Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST) is facing a significant change in its organization. The number of its members is slowly decreasing, as is the number of land invasions it carries out. Some observers cite President Lula's "Bolsa Familia" cash transfer program for the p [...]	2008-05-16 09:18:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR ELAB PHUM PINS EINV PGOV SOCI ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO260	BRAZIL'S ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN PRECARIOUS EQUILIBRIUM [...] (U) SUMMARY: Brazil's 2008 electricity supply will just cover demand, leaving the county in a state of precarious equilibrium. President Lula is lucky that it has been raining sufficiently over the last six years to feed Brazil's hydroelectric reservoirs (which account for approximately 80 pe [...]	2008-05-28 14:24:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG ECON ENV PREL BR
08SAOPAULO264	BRAZILIAN SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND BACK IN PLAY [...] (SBU) Summary: The May 13th announcement by Brazil's Finance Minister seeking to establish a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) for Brazil has been met with criticism from the financial community and concerns by the Central Bank. On the heels of this outpouring of negative press, President Lula ask [...]	2008-05-29 15:12:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO268	BRAZILIAN INDUSTRIAL POLICY INCREASES GOB'S HOLD ON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Brazilian government announced on May 12 a new industrial policy intended to stimulate economic growth with a goal of growing GDP by five percent per year from 2008 to 2010. The Productive Development Policy incorporates financing and tax breaks to achieve four main object [...]	2008-05-30 17:24:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ELAB EIND ETRD KTDD EINV BR
08SAOPAULO269	BRAZILIAN BIOFUELS: ETHANOL PRODUCTION EXPANDING [...] (U) SUMMARY: Soaring petroleum prices and a rapidly growing domestic fleet of flex-fuel cars are driving double-digit expansion in ethanol production in Brazil. In the coming year alone, Brazil's production of sugarcane-based ethanol is projected to increase 14.8 percent. Domestic demand for [...]	2008-06-02 14:43:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG EAGR ELTN ETRD TRGY BTIO BR
08SAOPAULO276	CONTACTS FEAR TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ON THE RISE [...] (SBU) Brazil's trafficking in persons (TIP) dilemma presents a growing challenge to the law enforcement community and NGOs assisting with TIP victims. Brazil is home to some cases of agricultural forced labor as well as urban textile sweatshops where Bolivian migrants work in precarious condi [...]	2008-06-03 16:59:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV ELAB KCRM SMIG BR
08SAOPAULO285	SAO PAULO: MARTA SUPLICY'S MAYORAL CANDIDACY COULD LEAD TO [...] (SBU) On June 4, Marta Suplicy confirmed her resignation as Minister of Tourism and her pre-candidacy as the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for Mayor of Sao Paulo. She and the PT are counting on three elements - President Lula's popularity, the strong economy, and division in opposition ranks - [...]	2008-06-06 17:25:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR BR
08SAOPAULO292	ORGANIZED LABOR DOING WELL WITH LULA [...] (SBU) A year and a half into his second term, President Lula has won back the approval of many in organized labor who had expressed disenchantment with him during his first term. By signing legislation granting legal recognition and government funding to the large labor Centrals while vetoing [...]	2008-06-10 15:46:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PGOV ECON BR
08SAOPAULO298	MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ' [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-12 10:54:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO301	U.S. AIRLINES DIFFER AHEAD OF BILATERAL NEGOTIATIONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: U.S. aviation companies are of a mixed mind about expanded passenger routes between the United States and Brazil. On the one hand, rising fuel prices and a tightening market globally are weighing on the business decisions of the four U.S. carriers operating in Brazil (American [...]	2008-06-13 15:25:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR PREL PGOV ECON EINV BEXP BR
08SAOPAULO314	U.S. SCIENTISTS VISIT BRAZIL FOR MOU ON BIOFUELS [...] (SBU) As part of the U.S.-Brazil Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Cooperation on Biofuels, a U.S. delegation of eight scientists and engineers from the Departments of Energy and Agriculture visited Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states from May 30 to June 6. Their visit follows a similar [...]	2008-06-18 17:26:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG EAGR ECON EINV TRGY BR

08SAOPAULO338	SAO PAULO: WITH AN EYE TO 2010 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS, [...] (SBU) Summary: Avoiding open confrontation, the Social Democracy Party of Brazil (PSDB) held its municipal convention June 22 and nominated former Governor Geraldo Alckmin as its candidate for Mayor of Sao Paulo. In a deal reportedly brokered by Governor Jose Serra, the faction that favored su [...]	2008-06-30 09:47:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR BR
08SAOPAULO38	GOVERNMENT EXPANSION OF "BOLSA FAMILIA" BENEFITS DRAWS [...] On the last working day of 2007, President Lula expanded the scope of Bolsa Familia, the federal monthly stipend benefiting some 11 million poor families, to include an additional payment for each child aged 16 and 17. Opposition politicians called the action unethical and possibly in violati [...]	2008-01-28 18:39:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV SOCI EAID EFIN ECON BR
08SAOPAULO39	BRAZIL: NEGLECTED INDIGENOUS FACE LAND RIGHTS CHALLENGES [...] (SBU) According to a range of Sao Paulo-based contacts, the Brazilian Government does not respect fully the territorial and cultural rights of indigenous peoples, leaving communities to subsist in squalid urban slums or neglected rural territories that represent a fraction of the lands the ind [...]	2008-01-29 09:41:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM EAGR SOCI SCUL BR
08SAOPAULO392	BIOELECTRICITY THE NEXT BIOFUEL - ELECTRICITY SERIES #4 [...] (SBU) Summary: As the next big development in Brazilian biofuels, bioelectricity has been touted as the short-term solution to Brazil's potential electricity shortages. It is a clean source of electricity that requires little start-up time and is complementary to Brazil's predominately hydro [...]	2008-07-24 09:32:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG ECON EAGR ENV BR
08SAOPAULO412	G/TIP LAGON VISIT TO SAO PAULO REVEALS BOTH PROGRESS AND [...] (SBU) Ambassador-at-Large Mark P. Lagon, Director of the State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP),visited Sao Paulo on June 26-27 as part of a multi-city trip to Brazil. Ambassador Lagon met with both federal and state-level members of the judicial and la [...]	2008-07-30 15:33:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF KCRM PHUM ELAB KTIP BR
08SAOPAULO423	DOHA, ETHANOL, AND THE WTO: WILL BRAZIL FIGHT? [...] (SBU) The collapse of the DOHA round WTO negotiations brings with it a call to continue fighting US agriculture subsidies directly through the WTO. In particular, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry (Itamaraty) may choose this fall to initiate a WTO case against the US tariff on ethanol imports fr [...]	2008-08-04 08:33:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD ENRG EAGR ECON EINV TRGY BR
08SAOPAULO432	SUGAR, ETHANOL, CHARGES OF SLAVERY, AND TIP STRATEGY IN [...] No summary [...]	2008-08-08 16:32:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF KCRM PHUM ELAB EAGR ENRG BR
08SAOPAULO437	SOUTHERN BRAZIL: AMBASSADOR'S VISIT STRENGTHENS TIES [...] (U) Ambassador Clifford Sobel traveled to the city of Curitiba, capital of the State of Parana, Brazil August 3-4, 2008. During his visit to Curitiba, Ambassador Sobel visited the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham),met with the Governor of Parana, Roberto Requico, was a featured speaker a [...]	2008-08-12 17:22:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECIN KCRM KMDR BR
08SAOPAULO443	ETHANOL, THE WTO, AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR: ROOM TO TALK? [...] (SBU) In the event of a WTO dispute over US tariffs on ethanol imports from Brazil, Brazil's largest association of sugar and ethanol producers (UNICA) would likely be asked to pay for the litigation. Conversations with high-ranking UNICA representatives show an organization ready for litigat [...]	2008-08-15 10:34:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG EAGR ETRD ECON EINV TRGY BR
08SAOPAULO467	Mission Participates in Diversity Panel on Race and [...] Summary: Congen Management Officer (and published author) gave a U.S. perspective on diversity as an invited member of a panel on the subject at Sao Paulo's Biannual Book Festival on August 20. The event featured many of the most important members of Brazil's diversity community. Panel di [...]	2008-09-04 15:26:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO BR
08SAOPAULO471	JETBLUE FOUNDER LAUNCHES BRAZILIAN AIRLINE AZUL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: By the end of 2008, start-up airline Azul Linhas Aereas (Blue Airlines),the fourth airline started by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, will be poised to initiate its inaugural flight in Brazil. With a business plan replicating JetBlue's, Neeleman is building the new airline wi [...]	2008-09-05 16:17:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR ECON EINV BEXP BR
08SAOPAULO476	BRAZIL'S CURRENT ACCOUNT DEFICIT NOT WORRISOME [...] (SBU) Summary: Brazil is set to run its first current account deficit since 2002; however, unlike previous years, the more stable composition of the balance of payments should protect the Brazilian economy from crises. The floating exchange rate, smaller share of foreign currency denominated [...]	2008-09-08 15:57:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO483	BRAZILIAN MONETARY POLICY-MODERATE IMPACT SO FAR [...] Summary: Continuing a tightening cycle, the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB) raised the benchmark interest rate, the SELIC, for the fourth time this year. The 0.75 percentage point increase puts the SELIC at its highest level in nearly two years at 13.75 percent. While curbing domestic demand is [...]	2008-09-15 16:45:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO485	U.S. REAL ESTATE FIRMS BULLISH ON BRAZILIAN MARKET [...] (SBU) Summary. On August 22, Ambassador Sobel met with senior executives of U.S. real estate firms operating in Brazil to discuss the competitive environment in the sector. The group, which included residential, commercial and industrial real estate developers, as well as real estate investo [...]	2008-09-17 11:45:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV ECON EFIN ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO486	GLOBAL FINANCIAL VOLATILITY-BRAZIL RESERVED NOT SCARED [...] (SBU) Summary: The unprecedented bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, the fourth largest U.S. investment bank, sent shockwaves across the financial markets, hitting Brazil's stock exchange, the Bovespa, particularly hard. On September 15, the Bovespa fell 7.59 percent, bringing the total losses for [...]	2008-09-17 17:18:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO49	BRAZIL: INFRASTRUCUTRE COOPERATION AND SECURITY ISSUES: [...] (SBU) Ambassador met January 28 with Sao Paulo Governor Jose Serra to follow up on previous discussions of cooperation between the state government and the USG on law enforcement and public security issues. He also conveyed USG's interest in supporting Brazil's efforts to develop its physical [...]	2008-02-01 13:54:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV SNAR EINV EFIN BEXP ASEC KJUS EAIR BR
08SAOPAULO497	BRAZIL FOREIGN POLICY: INTERESTS VS. IDEOLOGY, AND MAYBE [...] (SBU) A significant number of academics and international relations consultants in Sao Paulo are frustrated with Brazil's current foreign policy. In their view, left-wing elements in both the Workers Party (PT) and in the Foreign Ministry put ideology ahead of national interest. The critics [...]	2008-09-23 10:57:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	BR
08SAOPAULO499	Sao Paulo Consultations Related to the Joint Action Plan to [...] Summary: USG officials held consultations in Sao Paulo with members of civil society on September 10 at Unipalmares, Brazil's first and only university tailored to the needs of Afro-Brazilians. The consultation followed technical meetings for the U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Raci [...]	2008-09-23 11:11:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO BR
08SAOPAULO522	PROSPECTS FOR BRAZILIAN INVESTMENT AMID CRISIS [...] (U) Summary: Prominent Investment magazine Latin Finance hosted its 6th Annual Brazil Investment Forum in Sao Paulo on September 18. While the original intent of the conference was to explore financing growth and investment in Brazil, taking advantage of Brazil's out-performance of its emerg [...]	2008-09-30 17:39:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO528	Senator Hagel Meets Sao Paulo Business/Political Leaders [...] Summary: Senator Chuck Hagel visited Sao Paulo September 2-3, during which time he met with a variety of interlocutors, including local business representatives as well as foreign policy experts and the Sao Paulo State Governor (foreign policy and Serra discussions Septel). Business contacts [...]	2008-10-02 16:17:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KPAO BR
08SAOPAULO529	Senator Hagel in Brazil, Meetings on Foreign Policy [...] (SBU) Summary: Senator Chuck Hagel visited Sao Paulo September 2-3, meeting with a variety of interlocutors, including foreign policy experts and Sao Paulo Governor -- and likely 2010 presidential candidate -- Jose Serra. They emphasized that the United States should not try to push Brazil on [...]	2008-10-02 16:26:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KPAO BR
08SAOPAULO536	SAO PAULO MAYOR'S RACE: KASSAB'S PERFORMANCE SOLIDIFIES [...] (U) Summary: DEM Party Sao Paulo incumbent Mayor Gilberto Kassab's surprising first-place finish in first-round Sao Paulo mayoral voting against PT candidate Marta Suplicy makes Kassab the favorite for the October 26 second-round vote. Even more important, Kassab's strong showing solidifies P [...]	2008-10-07 08:26:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR ECON BR
08SAOPAULO542	LEVERAGING LEBANON,S DIASPORA FOR [...] (C) This message contains an Action Request. See Paragraph 12. Summary: 2. (C) Brazil's extensive Lebanese Diaspora, the largest such community in the world, contains important, influential people who want to work with the USG to help the cause of democracy in Lebanon, a position made [...]	2008-10-09 14:55:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHALANAGE PARTY PINR PREL KISL LE BR
08SAOPAULO548	BRAZILIAN CENTRAL BANK TAKES PRECAUTIONS FOR BANKS [...] (SBU) Summary: Brazil's banking system is well positioned to weather the external financial crisis. Brazilian bank assets are of good quality and the banks themselves, especially the larger institutions, have high levels of liquidity. Because of capital adequacy requirements, Brazilian bank [...]	2008-10-10 16:11:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO55	US CONSULATE GENERAL SAO PAULO UNDERGOES CRISIS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Selected staff of the U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo participated in crisis management training on December 6, 2007 and a mission wide Digital Video Conference (DVC) crisis management exercise on December 14, 2007. Observations and recommendations, keyed to reftel para 2, A-H, f [...]	2008-02-07 16:25:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR AFSI ASEC BR CASC KESS OTRA
08SAOPAULO56	POOR SAO PAULO PRISON CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO POSE SERIOUS [...] (SBU) Although state authorities emphasize that they are working hard on introducing new plans to address deficiencies in Sao Paulo's penitentiaries, reputed to have Brazil's best-organized and well-run jails and detention centers, local prison watchers tell us that conditions are in an abysma [...]	2008-02-08 10:46:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM SOCI KCRM SNAR ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO581	Brazil: Sao Paulo Mayor Wins Landslide Reelection, Set Up [...] (U) Summary: Democrats (DEM) Party candidate and incumbent Sao Paulo Mayor Gilberto Kassab capped off an extraordinary political comeback with a 61-39 victory over Workers Party (PT) candidate Marta Suplicy in the second round of the mayoral race on 10/26. Kassab's convincing win represents a [...]	2008-10-27 16:25:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO590	GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS HITS BRAZIL'S ENERGY SECTOR [...] (U) Summary: The lack of credit worldwide has hit Brazil's energy sector. Despite the recent discoveries of billions of barrels of oil reserves below Brazil's seafloor, Brazil faces an increasingly uphill battle to turn the government's energy rhetoric into reality. Estimates range that it w [...]	2008-11-03 12:28:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO593	BRAZILIAN BANK MERGER CREATES LARGEST IN SOUTHERN [...] (U) Unibanco and Itau announced the merger of their two Brazilian banking institutions on November 3. The combined bank, Itau Unibanco Holding SA, will become the largest private financial institution in the Southern Hemisphere and among the top 20 banks worldwide. Itau was previously the th [...]	2008-11-03 15:28:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN BR
08SAOPAULO594	DESPITE FINANCIAL DOWNTURN, GLOBA FINANCIAL PLAYERS SEE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Country Managers for four major international financial firms - Morgan Stanley, Carlyle roup, American Insurance Group (AIG),and Rabobank consistently voiced concerns over the near to medium- term impact of the financial crisis and how it would affect their individual sect [...]	2008-11-04 10:09:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENV ECON EFIN ETRD EAG BR
08SAOPAULO606	SAO PAULO RACE COULD SET STAGE FOR 2010 PRESIDENTIAL [...] (SBU) Summary: The October 2008 Sao Paulo mayoral race set the stage for Brazil's 2010 presidential elections, positioning Sao Paulo Governor Jose Serra (Social Democrats - PSDB, opposition) to face off against presidential chief of staff Dilma Rousseff (Workers Party - PT, government),presid [...]	2008-11-07 18:56:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO612	BRAZIL'S PORT LEGISLATION AND SANTOS CASE STUDY [...] (SBU) Summary: Port bottlenecks have historically been a major cost of doing business in Brazil. The GOB is hoping the new Brazilian ports decree, made effective on October 29 allowing private ports concessions and simplifying the regulatory framework regulating the construction and moderniz [...]	2008-11-17 09:36:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO65	BRAZIL: SAO PAULO INPUT FOR NEW ENERGY REPORT [...] (U) Post sends this cable in response to reftel request for energy-related activities at post. The information below corresponds to the format requested in reftel. --A. Energy Work: The Political-Economic Section of Consulate General Sao Paulo has two economic officers that share coverage o [...]	2008-02-14 17:46:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ENRG BR
08SAOPAULO650	DIFFERING BRAZILIAN VOICES ON U.S. ETHANOL POLICY AT [...] (U) Summary: At the Government of Brazil's (GOB) much anticipated International Conference on Biofuels held in Sao Paulo from November 17 to 21, GOB reps, for the most part, stuck to the spirit of the U.S.-Brazil biofuels MOU and kept to promises to remain united with the U.S. on expanding et [...]	2008-12-04 18:16:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO66	POOR PRISON CONDITIONS FUEL GROWTH OF PCC CRIMINAL [...] (SBU) According to Sao Paulo-based public security analysts, poor prison conditions in the state are a major contributing reason for the expansion of the First Capital Command (PCC) network into one of the most powerful gangs in Sao Paulo's criminal world. While state authorities argue that a [...]	2008-02-15 08:53:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SOCI KCRM SNAR ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO664	AZUL AIRLINES "TAKES-OFF" [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Consulate officers attended the inaugural demonstration flight of new low-cost Brazilian airline, Azul Airlines, on December 2. While Azul had originally wanted its hub to be from the local Santos Dumont airport in Rio de Janeiro, they will be operating from the Campinas airpo [...]	2008-12-12 17:29:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR ECON EINV BEXP BR
08SAOPAULO678	SAO PAULO STATE ORGANIZES TIP MEETING [...] (U) Summary: The State of Sao Paulo and the Secretary of Justice and Citizen Defense organized a broad-based meeting for NGOs and government agencies dedicated to fighting Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Sao Paulo on December 16. Panelists stressed their commitment to "institutionalizing" th [...]	2008-12-19 17:05:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF KCRM PHUM ELAB KTIP BR
08SAOPAULO679	ECONOMIC CRISIS HELPS SERRA POSITION FOR 2010 [...] (C) Summary: The PSDB leadership sees an opportunity for their party as the ongoing global economic crisis hits Brazil. In this context, Sao Paulo state governor Jose Serra, the most likely PSDB nominee right now, has started a campaign of economic activism at the state level, promoting prog [...]	2008-12-19 17:41:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO680	BRAZIL'S BUSINESS OUTLOOK FOR 2009 NOT GOOD [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite Brazil's impressive September economic performance, most of the domestic indicators show that 2009 will be a difficult year. Contacts across Brazilian business sectors told the Consul General that they are preparing for difficult times in 2009. Early indicators of co [...]	2008-12-19 18:07:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO683	UN WORKSHOP ON IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1540, SAO PAULO, NOVEMBER [...] (U)Summary: The UN Workshop on UNSCR 1540 Implementation held in Sao Paulo on November 24-28, 2008, was organized by the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs in cooperation with the Government of Brazil with funding by the European Union and the Governments of Norway and the United Sta [...]	2008-12-23 16:42:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC KNNP BR
08SAOPAULO77	FOLLOW-UP WITH SENIOR JUSTICE ON DRUG AND WEAPONS [...] (C/NF) Sao Paulo State Court of Appeals Criminal Division Justice, Jose Amado de Faria Souza, told Consul General (CG) that while his concerns expressed reftel regarding the possible transportation of heavy weapons across the Tri-Border Area (TBA) and from Colombia into Brazil were based on c [...]	2008-02-20 14:11:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PTER PREL PGOV OEXC SNAR KCRM BR
08SAOPAULO87	SAO PAULO STATE SLOWLY ADDRESSES PRISON CONDITIONS (3 OF 3) [...] (SBU) Sao Paulo State officials candidly admit that a host of challenges exist within the state penitentiary system but tell us they are working hard on addressing the prison network's shortcomings. According to state authorities, the cash-strapped Secretariat for Prison Administration (SAP) [...]	2008-02-22 12:53:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SOCI ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO90	BRAZIL CIVAIR: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH US AIRLINES [...] (U) SUMMARY: On February 19 the Ambassador met with representatives from U.S. carriers American, Delta, and United Airlines to elicit their views on the Sao Paulo International Airport Guarulhos (GRU) parking fee dispute, follow up on bilateral aviation negotiations, discuss the domestic and i [...]	2008-02-26 10:33:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR PREL PGOV ECON EINV BEXP BR
08SAOPAULO94	SAO PAULO'S MAYORAL ELECTION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR 2010 [...] (SBU) In October, Brazilians will go to the polls to elect the Mayors and City Council members ("Vereadores") of the country's 5,064 municipalities. Political analysts and consultants, as well as politicians from across the spectrum, agree on one thing: these elections will set the stage for [...]	2008-02-26 13:11:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR BR
08SAPPORO31	JAPAN AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE: H5N1 AVIAN INFLUENZA STRAIN [...] No summary [...]	2008-04-30 09:54:00	Consulate Sapporo	UNCLASSIFIED	KFLU TBIO KSTH ECON PREL SOCI CASC JA
08SARAJEVO1036	BOSNIA - SCENESETTER FOR THE JUNE 24-25 PEACE [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: The June 24-25 Peace Implementation Council (PIC) will take place in the warm glow of Bosnia's June 16 signing of its Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) with the EU. Though this fulfills one of the two conditions set by the PIC in February for closure of OHR. Prog [...]	2008-06-18 16:53:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PINR PHUM KAWC MARR ECON EAID EU
08SARAJEVO1089	BOSNIA- DAO VERFIES DESTRUCTION OF AMMUNITION [...] (U) DAO visited the Bosnian Armed Forces' ammunition destruction facility in Doboj July 2 to verify destruction of ammunition per terms of US-BiH agreement (reftel). DAO confirms that destruction of second segment of ammunition, 870 tons, occurred as required by the agreement. Minister of Def [...]	2008-07-03 07:54:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV MARR BK
08SARAJEVO1110	BOSNIA- PRESIDENCY APPROVES NEW IRAQ DEPLOYMENT, [...] (C) At its July 4 session, the Presidency gave final approval for the deployment of a "platoon-plus" to serve with coalition forces in Iraq for fixed-site security duties. The unit is currently scheduled to arrive in Iraq on or about August 1, and will be the first multi-ethnic operational uni [...]	2008-07-07 15:42:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR MARR BK
08SARAJEVO1111	BOSNIA- PRESIDENCY APPROVES NEW IRAQ DEPLOYMENT, [...] (C) At its July 4 session, the Presidency gave final approval for the deployment of a "platoon-plus" to serve with coalition forces in Iraq for fixed-site security duties. The unit is currently scheduled to arrive in Iraq on or about August 1, and will be the first multi-ethnic operational uni [...]	2008-07-08 06:35:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR MARR BK
08SARAJEVO1226	BOSNIA -- PARLIAMENT APPROVES NEW IRAQ DEPLOYMENT; [...] (SBU) On July 30, the Bosnian House of Peoples voted to confirm the Presidency's decision to deploy a platoon-plus, 49 men, of Bosnian soldiers for fixed-site security duties in Iraq by a vote of 11 in favor, 0 opposed and 2 abstentions. The previous day, the House of Representatives voted to [...]	2008-07-30 14:37:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV MARR BK
08SARAJEVO1238	BOSNIA -- PRESIDENTS' ADVISORS PLAY SIGINIFICANT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Over the past year and a half, we have worked closely with the cabinets and advisors to the three members of Bosnia's Tri-Presidency: Bosniak Haris Silajdzic, Serb Nebojsa Radmanovic, and Croat Zeljko Komsic. As we reported previously, (reftel),the advisors play a significant role [...]	2008-08-01 08:43:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR BK
08SARAJEVO1260	BITTER POLITICAL STANDOFF OVER STOLAC SECONDARY [...] (SBU) Summary: With Bosnia-Herzegovina's local elections looming in October, the future of the Stolac Secondary School in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton remains the political hot button of choice for local and cantonal politicians looking to energize their electorate and mobilize voters. The a [...]	2008-08-05 08:33:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BK PGOV PHUM SCUL
08SARAJEVO1309	DODIK THREATENS UNILATERAL ACTION IN ENERGY SECTOR [...] (C) Summary: A challenge by Republika Srpska (RS) PM Dodik to the state-run electricity transmission company (TRANSCO) has come to the fore again. The issue had first surfaced in February when Dodik proposed reorganizing TRANSCO along entity lines. The proposal lay dormant until July 18, when [...]	2008-08-13 07:34:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PREL BK
08SARAJEVO1418	BOSNIA: SCENESETTER FOR DAS JONES' SEPTEMBER 8-9 [...] (C) SUMMARY: You are coming to Bosnia at a time when rising ethnic nationalism, a weakened Office of High Representative (OHR) and threats by Russia to break off cooperation with its partners in the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) have brought reform to a standstill and could potentially t [...]	2008-09-04 18:07:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	KJUS PGOV PHUM PINR PREL EU BK
08SARAJEVO1531	BOSNIA - REPUBLIKA SRPSKA ATTACKS ON MISSING [...] (C) SUMMARY: Republika Srpska (RS) authorities have taken a series of steps that undermine the ability of the state-level Missing Persons Institute (MPI) to locate, exhume, and identify victims of the 1992-1995 war. MPI was designed to search for missing individuals without regard to ethnicit [...]	2008-09-29 09:59:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM KAWC KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1571	BOSNIA -- MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FREE, FAIR AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bosnia's October 5 municipal elections were conducted in an orderly manner with only minor irregularities at the polling stations. Turnout was low in some major cities such as Sarajevo (40 percent),but was considerably higher in rural areas such as Gacko (73 percent) and in t [...]	2008-10-06 14:00:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR BK
08SARAJEVO1600	BOSNIA: GENERAL ELECTRIC BALKS AT DODIK'S [...] (C) Summary: Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Dodik announced to the press on October 3 that General Electric will invest 400 million Euros into the healthcare and energy sectors in the RS. The announcement took GE representatives by surprise, who confirmed that they will sign a non-bindin [...]	2008-10-15 09:57:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EINV PINR PREL BK
08SARAJEVO161	ICTY LEGACY VISIT TO BOSNIA [...] (U) During a January 16-18 visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia Desk Officer Anna Stinchcomb, S/WCI Special Assistant Matt Lavine, Embassy The Hague's Deputy Legal Counselor Denise Manning, and S/WCI Regional FSN Dubravko Bolsec met with key justice officials, representatives from international organiz [...]	2008-01-29 13:06:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1767	BOSNIA - BOSNIAN GOVERNMENT AGREES TO FURTHER [...] (S/NF) On November 17 the Bosnian Foreign Ministry delivered its official response to our reftel demarche regarding the return of some Guantanamo detainees to Bosnia. An informal translation follows: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Hercegovina presents its compliments to the E [...]	2008-11-19 13:12:00	Embassy Sarajevo	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PINR PREL PTER BK AGAO
08SARAJEVO1790	BOSNIA: RUSSIA'S ECONOMIC INTEREST -- RESTRICTED [...] (C) Summary: The largest Russian investment in recent years into the RS, Zarubjezneft's purchase of the Brod oil refinery, the Modrica Lubricant Refinery and the "Petrol" network of gas stations, seems to be finally advancing to stage where the company has fulfilled its initial financial commi [...]	2008-11-26 08:20:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PREL PINR PGOV EU BK
08SARAJEVO1796	BOSNIA - SECURITY MINISTER SADOVIC'S RESPONSE TO [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: The Charge and Acting Political Counselor met with Minister of Security Tarik Sadovic on November 24 to discuss the request in reftel A regarding the possible return to Bosnia of some members of the "Algerian Six" group of Guantanamo detainees. The Charge noted that we are now [...]	2008-11-26 17:32:00	Embassy Sarajevo	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PINR PREL PTER BK AGAO
08SARAJEVO1807	BOSNIA - SNAPSHOT OF RECENT INL-FUNDED PROGRAMS [...] (U) The INL-funded programs implemented by OPDAT and ICITAP programs are critical to our efforts to strengthen rule of law in Bosnia, and more broadly speaking, the state. In keeping with the Embassy's priorities, much of this assistance is geared to state-level institutions (State Border Po [...]	2008-12-02 18:18:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1836	BOSNIA - BOSNIAN GOVERNMENT AGREES TO ACCEPT THREE [...] (S/NF) On December 5, we received a letter from the Ministry of Security regarding the return of some Guantanamo detainees to Bosnia. A translation of the letter follows. 2. (S/NF) BEGIN TEXT: The BiH Ministry of Security presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States o [...]	2008-12-05 16:27:00	Embassy Sarajevo	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PINR PREL PTER BK AGAO
08SARAJEVO1847	DCM's DECEMBER 3-4 VISIT TO BANJA LUKA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. During a two-day visit to Banja Luka on December 3 and 4, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Judith Cefkin met with a series of key Republika Srpska (RS) political leaders on topics including the recent Prud/Odzak agreement, developments within in RS political parties, and the recent [...]	2008-12-10 16:03:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF SCUL BK
08SARAJEVO1879	BOSNIA: MICROSOFT AND PM SPIRIC SIGN STRATEGIC [...] On December 18, the BiH Council of Ministers and Microsoft finally signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement for access to legal Microsoft applications for all state-level government ministries. Prime Minister Nikola Spiric signed the agreement on behalf of the BiH Government. The agreement o [...]	2008-12-18 15:07:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED	ECIN KIPR BK
08SARAJEVO1883	BOSNIA - 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] (U) Attached is the 2008 update to the Country Report on Terrorism. Embassy Point of Contact for this report is Deputy Political Counselor Michael Martin (martinmb@state.gov). 2. (U) Bosnia and Herzegovina Despite ethnic polarization and disputes among Bosnian political leaders that h [...]	2008-12-19 11:08:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC BK
08SARAJEVO1894	BOSNIA - RETURN OF ALGERIANS SPARKS BOSNIAK MEDIA [...] (S) SUMMARY: The return of the first three members of the "Algerian Six" from Guantanamo has been the top news item for much of the Bosnian media since their arrival on December 16. The detainees' return has sparked a media battle between the two Bosniak-led dailies, one portraying the detaine [...]	2008-12-22 16:30:00	Embassy Sarajevo	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER BK
08SARAJEVO191	BOSNIA - SILAJDZIC AND AVAZ: TROUBLE IN PARADISE? [...] (C) Influential Bosniak daily Dnevni Avaz has recently featured a number of articles critical of Bosniak Presidency member Haris Silajdzic. The articles constitute a shift in the editorial stance of Avaz which had formerly been a staunch Silajdzic ally. Negative coverage of SBiH attempts to [...]	2008-02-01 15:26:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR BK
08SARAJEVO234	BOSNIA - SREBRENICA MEMORIAL TRANSITION COULD [...] (C) Summary: Bosnian politicians seem poised to appropriate the Srebrenica-Potocari Memorial and Cemetery to advance ethnic political interests. Serb politicians may be gearing up to oppose state oversight of an institution in the RS as an extension of the campaign to limit state competencie [...]	2008-02-06 14:27:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BK
08SARAJEVO259	BOSNIA: RS REQUESTS FBI ASSISTANCE IN CAR BOMBING [...] (C) SUMMARY. Republika Srpska (RS) Interior Minister Stanislav Cadjo requested that visiting LEGAT provide FBI assistance in the investigation of the November 2007 car bombing that killed municipal whistleblower, Milan Vukelic. LEGATT also discussed the case with RS Police Director Uros Pena [...]	2008-02-08 16:21:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	BK KCRM KJUS PGOV PINR PREL
08SARAJEVO307	BOSNIA- UNDER PRESSURE, SPIRIC SECURES COM [...] (C) Prime Minister Nikola Spiric presided over a Council of Ministers (CoM) decision approving the Transfer Agreement on Movable Defense Property at its February 14 session. This development comes after sustained mission engagement with PM Spiric following the February 7 decision by the Republ [...]	2008-02-15 17:40:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR MARR BK
08SARAJEVO371	TFKV01: SARAJEVO EAC MEETING, FEBRUARY 24, 2008 [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador chaired a core EAC on 02/24/08 to review the status of the Banja Luka Branch Office (BLBO) which has been closed since 02/21/08. The EAC agreed that the BLBO should remain closed with a review of the decision on 02/26/08. The EAC also agreed that although the BLBO w [...]	2008-02-25 13:08:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PINR PREL
08SARAJEVO372	BOSNIA - RS OFFICIALS ON UPCOMING DEMONSTRATIONS [...] (C) During the course of February 25, senior RS government and law enforcement officials assured the Embassy that the Banja Luka Branch Office will be protected during planned demonstrations on February 26. RS Interior Minister Stanislav Cadjo told the Charge that the RS police will fulfill i [...]	2008-02-25 17:07:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BK
08SARAJEVO398	BOSNIA - SUBMISSION FOR 2008 TIP REPORT [...] (U) Summary: This cable constitutes Post's submission for the 2008 TIP report for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Post's point of contact for trafficking issues is Poloff Danielle Harms, phone 387-33-445-700 x2312, fax 387-33-659-722, e-mail HarmsDA@state.gov. Time spent in preparing report: Po [...]	2008-03-03 06:55:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG
08SARAJEVO454	BOSNIA - SILAJDZIC ASSUMES PRESIDENCY CHAIR; SHOWS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bosniak Member of the Presidency Haris Silajdzic assumed the chairmanship of the institution on March 6. Silajdzic's actions and comments in recent weeks indicate that he plans to use his chairmanship to promote his divisive political agenda. His agenda, rooted in the past, has [...]	2008-03-07 06:42:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BK
08SARAJEVO455	BOSNIA - SILAJDZIC ASSUMES PRESIDENCY CHAIR; SHOWS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bosniak Member of the Presidency Haris Silajdzic assumed the chairmanship of the institution on March 6. Silajdzic's actions and comments in reent weeks indicate that he plans to use his chairanship to promote his divisive political agenda. His agenda, rooted in the past, has co [...]	2008-03-07 06:43:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BK
08SARAJEVO494	BOSNIA - BRAMMERTZ VISITS BOSNIA; RADMANOVIC [...] (U) SUMMARY: Serge Brammertz, the Chief International Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY),visited Bosnia March 5-8. He met with key government leaders; representatives from the judicial and law enforcement services; representatives from internat [...]	2008-03-14 17:16:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO529	BOSNIA- RS APPROVES MOVABLE DEFENSE PROPERTY [...] (C) After intense discussions with the Ambassador, Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik agreed to have the RS government approve the agreement on movable defense property that transfers ownership of all arms, ammunition and explosives from the entities to the state. Dodik has bee [...]	2008-03-21 15:31:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR PINR BK
08SARAJEVO532	BOSNIA - DODIK FORCED TO WITHDRAW PROPOSAL TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: The international community and civil society groups scored a victory this week in blocking a move that would have walked back a key democratic gain in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This came on March 19, when Republika Srpska (RS) PM Milorad Dodik withdrew a proposal to eliminate the [...]	2008-03-21 17:44:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PHUM KDEM SOCI ECON BK
08SARAJEVO569	BOSNIA - MOVABLE DEFENSE PROPERTY AGREEMENT SIGNED [...] (C) State-level Prime Minister Nikola Spiric, Federation Prime Minister Nedzad Brankovic, and Republika Srpska (RS) Minister of Trade and Tourism Pedrag Gluhakovic signed the agreement on movable defense property on March 27 during a ceremony held at the Armed Forces of BiH's (AFBiH) ammunition [...]	2008-03-28 17:20:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR MARR BK
08SARAJEVO596	BOSNIA - MANPADS OUTREACH [...] (S) Special Envoy for MANPADS Threat Reduction, Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr., visited Sarajevo from March 19-21 to discuss with Bosnian and international law enforcement and security officials the possibility of remaining unsecured MANPADS in Bosnia. Ambassador Bloomfield stressed that if a blac [...]	2008-04-01 16:00:00	Embassy Sarajevo	SECRET	PREL PARM EAIR MCAP MARR BK
08SARAJEVO818	BOSNIA - RESPONSE TO ACTIVISTS FOR DEMOCRACY AND [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-08 12:16:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL BK
08SARAJEVO870	BOSNIA - DISCUSSIONS WITH SDA LEADERSHIP ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 15, we met two senior officials from the Bosniak Party for Democratic Action (SDA) -- Federation Vice President Mirsad Kebo and state-level parliamentarian Bakir Izetbegovic -- to discuss the party's plans to the October municipal elections, particularly the steps SDA was t [...]	2008-05-19 08:47:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KJUS KCRM PHUM PTER IR BK
08SARAJEVO871	BOSNIA - DISCUSSIONS WITH SDA LEADERSHIP ON [...] (C) Summary: On May 15, we met two senior officials from the Bosniak Party for Democratic Action (SDA) -- Federation Vice President Mirsad Kebo and state-level parliamentarian Bakir Izetbegovic -- to discuss the party's plans for the October municipal elections, particularly the steps SDA was [...]	2008-05-19 11:15:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KJUS KCRM PHUM PTER IR BK
08SARAJEVO90	BOSNIA - DODIK'S ATTACKS ON PRESS AND NGOS RAISE [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 10, Embassy officers and representatives of the International Community met with non-governmental organizations and independent media outlets in Banja Luka to discuss concerns over the deterioration of press freedom and freedom of speech in the Republika Srpska (RS). [...]	2008-01-15 15:38:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM KMDR BK
08SARAJEVO971	BOSNIA - A GOOD DAY IN PARLIAMENT FOR RULE OF LAW [...] (C) SUMMARY: During its June 4 session, the BiH House of Representatives (HoR) voted on three initiatives of interest to our rule of law and political-military agendas. It passed a Law on State Salaries that protected U.S. investments in state-level judicial and law enforcement institutions [...]	2008-06-06 09:52:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON SOCI PREL PINR PTER KCRM KAWC KJUS
08SEOUL1	SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S JANUARY 8 VISIT TO [...] (C) Madam Secretary, We at Embassy Seoul are delighted that you are able to make this visit. Foreign Minister Yu is eager to see you, especially as he had to cancel his visit to Washington last month due to key National Assembly hearings. President Lee Myung-bak wants to thank you and the Pre [...]	2008-12-31 05:05:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KS KN
08SEOUL1021	EMBASSY SEOUL, KOREAN NGOS SHOW SOLIDARITY WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador on May 19 hosted a lunch meeting with Burmese exiles residing in South Korea and the South Korean NGOs supporting the exiles. In brief remarks before the South Korean press present at the event, the Ambassador conveyed the U.S.'s deep concern over the growing human [...]	2008-05-20 04:16:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KS PGOV PHUM BM PREL
08SEOUL1029	NEW START FOR U.S.-ROK BASE RETURN NEGOTIATIONS [...] (C) The ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) convened a SOFA Special Joint Committee (SJC) meeting at the Alternate Representative level on May 15 to discuss how to improve the camp returns process under the U.S.-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). At the meeting, both sides st [...]	2008-05-20 08:19:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PARM PGOV KS
08SEOUL1058	FORMER FM SONG: PHASED APPROACH FOR BEEF IS THE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a May 22 luncheon meeting with the Ambassador, National Assembly member-elect (and former Foreign Minister) Song Min-soon said that it was up to the U.S. to find a way out of the current beef situation and recommended a phased opening of the beef market (as the Roh administrati [...]	2008-05-23 07:29:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KS KN
08SEOUL111	WHAT TO EXPECT: HOW WILL PRESIDENT LEE CHANGE [...] (C) Summary: The Korean people have sky-high expectations for President-elect Lee Myung-bak. He will take office as the seventeenth president of Korea on February 25 and carries with him a long to-do list for his government and for the country. For insight on what Lee's administration will l [...]	2008-01-18 07:58:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1113	CANADIAN READOUT ON MAY 7-9 PYONGYANG MEETINGS [...] (C) SUMMARY: DPRK Foreign Minister Pak Ui-chun told a Canadian delegation on May 8 that the DPRK was expecting to move forward on denuclearization if the USG took appropriate actions and that relations with South Korea were "alarmingly strained," according to an official at the Canadian Embass [...]	2008-06-02 06:13:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KN KS PGOV CN
08SEOUL1114	ROK RESPONSE TO GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT [...] (SBU) On 28 May poloff conveyed the reftel information to Kim Jae-woo, First Secretary of the Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). Kim undertook to convey the details of the Global Initiative (GI) Information Portal Advisory Committee [...]	2008-06-02 06:13:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL PTER KGIC
08SEOUL1141	INVITATION TO CONFERENCE IN SEOUL ON UNITED [...] (C) MOFAT delivered a diplomatic note to Post on June 3 concerning a Letter of Invitation to the International Conference on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, titled, "United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: Major Achievements and Implications for Policy Development," to be held in Seoul [...]	2008-06-05 07:31:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KS PGOV PHUM UN
08SEOUL1142	KOREA COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR SIX-PARTY ECONOMY AND [...] (U) Embassy Seoul welcomes and grants country clearance for the official visit to Seoul of the Six-Party Economy and Energy Working Group (EEWG) during June 10-11, 2008. The EEWG includes National Security Council Director of Asian Economic Affairs Kurt Tong, U.S. Department of Energy Office [...]	2008-06-05 07:54:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG OTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH JA RS
08SEOUL1149	KOREA COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR EAP/K SUNG KIM AND [...] (U) Embassy Seoul welcomes and grants country clearance for the official June 9-12, 2008 visit of Sung Kim, Director of the Office of Korean Affairs and Chuck Lutes, NSC Director for Counter-Proliferation. The purpose of the visit is to travel to Seoul en route to Pyongyang for consultations [...]	2008-06-08 23:58:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH JA
08SEOUL1153	PROTESTS CONTINUE AS BLUE HOUSE STRUGGLES TO FIND [...] (C) Summary: Throughout the June 6-8 holiday weekend, protesters continued to call for a renegotiation of the agreement to reopen the Korean market to U.S. beef, a ban on imports of beef from cattle over 30-months-old, and President Lee Myung-bak's removal from office. The protests, which oc [...]	2008-06-09 08:32:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1174	PROTESTS PAST PRIME? LEE VOWS "FRESH START" [...] (C) Summary: The June 10 anniversary of the 1987 pro-Democracy protests drew record numbers of crowds demanding a renegotiation of the agreement to lift the ban on imports of U.S. beef. The demonstrators remained peaceful, heeding the pleas of the ROKG and former Presidents Roh Moo-hyun and [...]	2008-06-11 08:18:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1207	SEOUL RESPONSE/ACTION REQUEST: IRANIAN FINANCIAL [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (S) On June 17, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) Disarmament and Non-proliferation Acting Division Director Lee Sang-soo thanked Econoff for the two demarches (in Refs C&D) outlining Bank Mellat's recent proliferation act [...]	2008-06-17 04:48:00	Embassy Seoul	SECRET	ECON EFIN IR KNNP PARM PTER KS IS UK CH HK
08SEOUL1245	KOREA COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR EAP/K SUNG KIM AND PAUL [...] (U) Embassy Seoul welcomes and grants country clearance for the official June 24-30, 2008 visit of Sung Kim, Director of the Office of Korean Affairs and Paul Haenle, NSC Director of Chinese Affairs. The purpose of the visit is to travel to Seoul en route to Pyongyang for consultations related [...]	2008-06-23 23:06:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH JA

08SEOUL1345	PRESS BULLETIN - July 7, 2008 [...] We Have More Important Things to Worry About (Chosun Ilbo, July 7, 2008, Page 31) Features 2. U.S. "Condoned Summary Executions during Korean War" (Daily Chosun, July 7, 2008) 3 3. Foreign Students in the U.S. Can Work as Interns (Dong-a Ilbo, July 7, 2008, Page 13) 3 4. Majority of [...]	2008-07-07 06:11:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL1379	AI: SOUTH KOREA MULLS CHANGES IN H5N1 SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, [...] (U) Summary: In 2008, highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) arrived later in the year, spread further and moved faster than in Korea's previous episodes in 2003-2004 and 2006-2007. It was also eradicated more quickly. The Ministries of Agriculture and Health, at the request of the Prime [...]	2008-07-10 04:47:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO EAGR ECON KFLU KS
08SEOUL1448	SCENESETTER FOR JULY 23 S MEETING WITH ROK FM YU [...] (C) With two weeks to go before President Bush's visit to Seoul, most Koreans see the Lee Myung-bak government -- particularly its foreign policy -- as rudderless. Hence, the ROKG is a friend in need. Your meeting with Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan comes as Korea is simultaneously dealing w [...]	2008-07-21 09:18:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1490	GNP LEADERS REVIEW BEEF, FTA RATIFICATION, AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: On July 23 the Ambassador met with National Assembly Speaker Kim Hyung-oh and newly-elected Grand National Party (GNP) Chair Park Hee-tae. The amicable meetings focused on the beef issue and the KORUS FTA. Both Kim and Park expressed appreciation for U.S. efforts to defuse the [...]	2008-07-29 03:33:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR ETRD KN KS
08SEOUL1527	FM YU PLEASED WITH SUMMIT PREP, SAYS "ALL'S WELL [...] (C) On July 31 Ambassador Vershbow paid an office call on Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan to confer on preparations for President Bush's August 5-6 visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK). During their meeting they agreed that plans for the visit were proceeding smoothly and reviewed the most lik [...]	2008-08-01 08:10:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PBTS PREL PGOV MARR KS KN JA
08SEOUL1528	DPRK FOOD AID VISIT: GOOD BEGINNING [...] (C) During a June 30-July 5 visit to the DPRK to observe the beginning of the U.S. food aid program, USAID and Embassy Seoul officers met with World Food Program (WFP) and U.S. NGO representatives who said cooperation with DPRK authorities on launching the program was good. The WFP and NGOs ha [...]	2008-08-01 09:35:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KN KS EAID PGOV
08SEOUL1570	VISIT TO RURAL DPRK: AGRARIAN, ORDERLY, QUIET [...] (C) During a June 30-July 5 visit to North Korea to evaluate the beginnings of the U.S. food aid program (ref A),Poloff and USAID officers spent three days in Pyongyang and also traveled to two port cities to the southwest--Nampo and Songrim--and four agricultural towns farther north--Hyangsan [...]	2008-08-10 23:37:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KN EAGR ECON PGOV PINR SOCI ELTN MARR
08SEOUL1681	ROKG ON CHINA: U.S. ALLIANCE IS VITAL [...] (C) Summary: In a round of August 18 meetings on the state of ROK-PRC relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) officials, the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses (KIDA),the Korea Research Institute for Strategy (KRIS),and academics told poloffs that 1) the U.S.-ROK alliance [...]	2008-08-25 04:54:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KS KN ZO
08SEOUL1719	ROKG BIDING ITS TIME ON SOUTH-NORTH RELATIONS [...] (C) -- Six months into the Lee Myung-bak Administration, the ROKG appears increasingly resigned to having no dialogue with North Korea this year, expecting the North to come to the table sometime in 2009. -- Minister of Unification (MOU) Kim Ha-joong, who helped launch "Sunshine Policy," i [...]	2008-08-29 06:37:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KS KN PGOV PREL
08SEOUL1753	ROUND III OF US-ROK SMA NEGOTIATIONS [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: At the third round of SMA negotiations (August 28-29) the ROK lead negotiator, Ambassador Cho Byung-jae, restated the position he had put forth in the previous round on July 21. He said the ROKG would seek an 8 percent reduction in the overall SMA contribution and wanted rap [...]	2008-09-05 04:53:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV MARR KS
08SEOUL1819	UNIFICATION MINISTER AND MOFAT: CALM APPROACH ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a September 11 meeting with DASD for Asia David Sedney and EAP/K Director Kurt Tong, Minister of Unification (MOU) Kim Ha-joong said that: -- the ROKG was being careful to respond to rumors of Kim Jong-il's (KJI) August stroke in a calm manner, to maintain South Koreans' sen [...]	2008-09-12 05:36:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KS KN PGOV PREL
08SEOUL1826	AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON FORMER PRSIDENT ROH [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a September 9 meeting with former President Roh Moo-Hyun at his home in Bongha village, South Gyeongsang Province, Ambassador Vershbow and Roh discussed the accomplishments that took place in the U.S.-ROK bilateral relationship during the last two years of Mr. Roh's term, in [...]	2008-09-16 04:46:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV GG RU KS
08SEOUL1845	DASD SEDNEY MEETING WITH MOFAT NORTH AMERICA DG [...] (CO) SUMMARY: On September 11, DASD David Sedney and EAP/K Director Kurt Tong paid an office call on MOFAT North American Affairs DG Chang Ho-jin. They agreed that the September 10 Security Policy Initiative talks had gone well, but that several issues -- camp returns and the SMA burden-shar [...]	2008-09-17 07:14:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PBTS PGOV PHSA PINS MARR KS KN
08SEOUL1884	6PT: ROKG READOUT ON SEPTEMBER 19 ENERGY MEETING [...] (S) On September 22, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) North Korea Nuclear Negotiation Division Director Kim Gunn debriefed embassy representatives from Russia, Japan, China and the United States on the September 19 Energy and Economic Working Group (EEWG) bilateral meeting with N [...]	2008-09-23 08:15:00	Embassy Seoul	SECRET	ENRG KN KS PREL
08SEOUL1912	ROK PLANS TO UPGRADE RELATIONSHIP WITH RUSSIA [...] (C) Summary: MOFAT's European Affairs DG Kim Eun-joong asked for a meeting with POL M/C on September 25 to discuss the status of negotiations with Russia over the joint statement to be announced by Presidents Lee and Medvedev in connection with their summit next week. In particular, DG Kim w [...]	2008-09-26 08:40:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KS KN RU
08SEOUL1946	US-ROK CONSULTATIONS ON INTER-KOREAN POLICY AND DPRK CONDITIONS: NO DIALOGUE; KJI STILL IN CHARGE [...] (C) At the first of three scheduled consultation sessions between a U.S. delegation led by DAS Alex Arvizu and a ROKG delegation led by MOFAT DG for Korean Peninsula Peace Regime Huh Chul on September 24, Huh noted that the ROKG policy goal toward North Korea remained essentially the same as th [...]	2008-10-06 03:10:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KS KN
08SEOUL1947	US-ROK CONSULATIONS ON NORTH KOREAN HUMAN RIGHTS: NO CHANGES IN DPRK, ROKG MORE ASSERTIVE [...] (C) In the third and final consultation session between delegations headed respectively by EAP DAS Alex Arvizu and MOFAT Director General for Korean Peninsula Peace Regime Huh Chul on September 25, ROK officials said that they discerned no significant improvement in the human rights situation i [...]	2008-10-06 03:11:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KN KS PGOV PREL PHUM
08SEOUL1957	AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH ROK PRESIDENT LEE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a thirty-minute meeting immediately upon concluding the presentation of credentials ceremony, President Lee warmly welcomed the Ambassador, telling her that she was in a position to bring Americans and Koreans even closer together. Lee said that he took pride in restoring trus [...]	2008-10-06 10:00:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KS KN
08SEOUL1960	ROK VICE FOREIGN MINISTER KWON ON NORTH KOREA, [...] (C) Summary: In his meeting with the Ambassador on October 2, First Vice Foreign Minister Kwon Jong-rak expressed concern about the North Korean nuclear issue and said further progress would require strong determination on the part of all involved parties. It was critical that there be a time [...]	2008-10-07 05:23:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KS KN PREL PGOV PINR
08SEOUL1985	ROK VICE FOREIGN MINISTER SHIN ON VISA WAIVER, [...] (C) Summary: During a courtesy call by the Ambassador October 6, Second Vice Foreign Minister Shin Kak-soo described the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) as an example of an area of strengthening ROK-U.S. ties. He said that MOFAT's Consular Affairs Bureau planned to start a public relations campaign [...]	2008-10-08 08:48:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ABLD CVIS OEXC KS
08SEOUL2	KOREA SEEKS CONFIRMATION OF IRAQI WARNING OVER OIL [...] (SBU) Summary: The state oil marketing company of Iraq, SOMO, has warned Korean refiner SK Energy that exports of Iraqi crude to Korea could be cut off beginning in January if a Korean consortium does not cancel an oilfield exploration agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government. Korea i [...]	2008-01-01 21:23:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG PREL IQ KS
08SEOUL2000	US-ROK CONSULTATIONS ON DPRK HUMANITARIAN [...] (C) Summary: At the second of three meetings between a U.S. delegation led by DAS Alex Arvizu and a ROKG delegation led by MOFAT DG for Korean Peninsula Peace Regime Huh Chul on September 24, Huh said the ROK would consider additional contributions of food aid or fertilizer to the DPRK only a [...]	2008-10-10 07:28:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL KS KN
08SEOUL2029	LEE STIRS [...] (C) Over the past few weeks, President Lee Myung-bak has taken action to try to improve his still lackluster popularity. At the cabinet meeting on October 7, the Lee Administration announced 100 policy priorities the government will seek to address in the coming years. On October 13, Lee he [...]	2008-10-15 07:06:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL2061	ROK RESPONSE TO GEORGIA DONORS' CONFERENCE REQUEST [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-21 00:00:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID EFIN PREL RS KMCA KCRS KS
08SEOUL2072	KOREA COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR JEAN SLUTSKY [...] (U) Embassy Seoul welcomes and grants country clearance to Jean Slutsky, Director, Center for Outcomes and Evidence, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Public Health Service for her official visit to South Korea on the dates of November 8-13, 2008. The purpose of the visit is to partic [...]	2008-10-22 03:43:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBI KSCA OTRA KN KS
08SEOUL21	ROKG CONSIDERING SALE OF ARMORED PERSONNEL [...] (U) This is an action cable. Please see para 3. 2. (C) On January 4, Kim Jae-woo, Deputy Director of Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) informed poloff that the ROKG is considering the sale of an undetermined quantity of Armored Personn [...]	2008-01-04 06:23:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KS MARR MASS PARM PREL IZ
08SEOUL2155	ROK SEEKS U.S. VIEW ON KOREA-JAPAN-CHINA DEFENSE [...] (C) On November 3, MOFAT ROK-US Security Cooperation Director Kim Yong-hyon demarched the POL-MIL chief on a South Korean proposal to hold ROK-Japan-China defense trilateral meetings in 2009. Kim explained that the ROK planned to discuss the idea with the Japanese at the ROK-Japan bilateral [...]	2008-11-04 06:46:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PREL MARR KS JA CH
08SEOUL2168	ROKG REACTION TO FATF GUIDANCE [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-05 22:23:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN KNNP KS PARM
08SEOUL2206	ROKG'S CALM REACTION TO DPRK BORDER-RESTRICTION [...] (C) Summary: DPRK authorities announced on November 12 that "rigid limits and blockages" would be placed on land border crossings between South and North Korea as of December Â [...]	2008-11-13 09:32:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KS KN
08SEOUL2248	PUSHING BACK AGAINST THE JUNTA'S LATEST CRACKDOWN [...] (C) MOFAT's Director of the Southeast Asia Division Kim Young-chae said in response to reftel demarche that the ROKG's inclination was to take a non-confrontational, indirect approach with Burma. Korea's interactions with Burma were so limited, he said, that he did not see how the ROK, acting [...]	2008-11-21 04:51:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL BM KS
08SEOUL2251	NICARAGUA POLITICAL SITUATION OF CONCERN TO ROKG [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel talking points on reported irregularities in the November 9 Nicaraguan municipal elections to ROK Mininstry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Central America and Caribbean Division Director Lee Eun-chul on November 21. Director Lee said that the Korean Embassy in Managu [...]	2008-11-21 07:56:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KS NU
08SEOUL2275	AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO GWANGJU: POLITICALLY [...] (C) Summary: During the Ambassador's November 18-19 visit to Gwangju, it became clear that, politically, not much has changed in Korea's southwest region in the past ten years. Through discussions with various local leaders, it was evident that the region remained politically left of center, [...]	2008-11-26 04:47:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL2281	AMBASSADOR MEETING WITH DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a November 24 luncheon meeting with the Ambassador, Deputy Foreign Minister Lee Yong-joon said with SMA negotiations concluded, he looked forward to making progress on USFK camp returns. Lee lamented that his goal of completing the return of nine facilities before the end of [...]	2008-11-26 08:21:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL AMGT KS
08SEOUL2293	SOUTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - NOVEMBER 2008 [...] (U) Korea Announces 33 Trillion Won Stimulus Package: On November 3, the South Korean government announced a 33 trillion won (approximately USD 25 billion) stimulus package (equal to 3.7 percent of 2007 GDP). The package includes 11 trillion won (USD 8.5 billion) in additional fiscal spending [...]	2008-12-01 06:52:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
08SEOUL2304	KOREAN ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE [...] (SBU) Per reftel instructions, Econoff discussed ROKG participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum Disaster Relief Voluntary Demonstration of Response (VDR) with Mr. Lee, Young-joon of the South Asian and Oceanian Regional Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) [...]	2008-12-02 08:19:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF RP
08SEOUL2305	HELP FOR NORTH KOREAN DEFECTORS: PRIVATE CHARITY [...] (SBU) Summary: PolOff visited two government supported and two private institutions for helping student-age North Korean defectors: Hanawon, the re-education center where all defectors spend two months on arrival; Hangyerae School, where 220 students live and study; the Heavenly Dream School, [...]	2008-12-02 09:07:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PHUM PGOV KS KN
08SEOUL2307	U.S.-ROK SMA (AD REF) AGREEMENT [...] (C) On November 19-20, U.S. and Republic of Korea delegations, led respectively by Ambassador Jackson McDonald and Ambassador Cho Byung-jae, met in Honolulu for the sixth and likely final round of this year's Special Measures Agreement (SMA) defense cost-sharing negotiation. The talks starte [...]	2008-12-02 22:15:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS MARR MCAP KS
08SEOUL2361	DEMARCHE RESPONSE: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED LACEY [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-10 07:18:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV EAID EAGR ETRD
08SEOUL2382	NORTH KOREAN DEFECTOR INTELLECTUAL SAYS ELITE KEY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Kim Heung-kwang of North Korea Intellectuals Solidarity, a group of predominantly elite North Korean defectors formed in June, and North Korea Reform Radio Representative Kim Seung-chul met with poloff on December 3 to describe plans to target elite North Koreans with messages an [...]	2008-12-12 06:45:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KS KN
08SEOUL2388	CONTINUED COOPERATION BETWEEN SOUTH KOREAN FIRM [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 5. 2. (U) Poloff met Young-kul Koh of the Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) on December 10 regarding reftel. While Koh understood our concerns, he said that the ROKG did not uncover evi [...]	2008-12-12 08:03:00	Embassy Seoul	SECRET	MTCRE PARM PREL PK KS
08SEOUL2401	PRESS BULLETIN - December 15, 2008 [...] "Six-Party Process Reveals Its Fundamental Limitations" (JoongAng Ilbo, December 13, 2008, Page 26) 2. What the "Controversy over North Korea's Nuclear Status" Means (Chosun Ilbo, December 15, 2008, Page 35) 3. Obama's Way of Dealing with North Korea (Hankook Ilbo, December 15, 2008, Page 39 [...]	2008-12-15 08:16:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL2423	PRESS BULLETIN - December 17, 2008 [...] U.S. Congressional Delegation: "If the ROK Ratifies the KORUS FTA, the U.S. Congress Will Also Make Efforts to Do So" (JoongAng Ilbo, December 17, 2008, Page 6) 2. "Line" in Front of U.S. Embassy Has Disappeared, but No Tourism "Boom" Yet (Munhwa Ilbo, December 16, 2008, Page 10; Excerpts) [...]	2008-12-17 06:46:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL2429	U.S.-ROK SMA AGREEMENT INITIALED [...] (SBU) In accordance with reftel, A/DCM Joseph Yun and MOFAT Ambassador Cho Byung-jae initialed the SMA Agreement on Wednesday, December 17, and agreed on the text for the accompanying diplomatic note. A scanned copy of the initialed agreement has been sent to both EAP/K and USFK. 2. (SBU) [...]	2008-12-18 06:53:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PREL PGOV KS
08SEOUL244	ROK UAV HAESONG-II TEST FLIGHT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-05 04:35:00	Embassy Seoul	SECRET	KS MARR PARM PREL
08SEOUL2452	AMBASSADOR'S INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH THE KOREAN MINISTER [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 18, 2008, Ambassador Stephens paid a courtesy call on Korean Minister of Justice Kim Kyung-Han at the Gwacheon Government Complex. She raised USG concerns about international child custody and abduction issues and urged the ROK to join the Hague Convention on the C [...]	2008-12-22 05:48:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL CVIS CASC KOCI KS
08SEOUL2502	SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S JANUARY 8 VISIT TO [...] (C) Madam Secretary, We at Embassy Seoul are delighted that you are able to make this visit. Foreign Minister Yu is eager to see you, especially as he had to cancel his visit to Washington last month due to key National Assembly hearings. President Lee Myung-bak wants to thank you and the Pre [...]	2008-12-31 05:05:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KS KN
08SEOUL422	SEOUL UPDATE ON 747 AIRCRAFT BOUND FOR IRAN [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see Para 5. 2. (S/NF) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) officials in the Divisions of Disarmament and Nonproliferation, and the Middle East discussed Ref (C) responses with Embassy officers on March 3. MOFAT had received the USG replie [...]	2008-03-04 03:39:00	Embassy Seoul	SECRET//NOFORN	EAIR ETRD ETTC KLIG PREL IR KS UK
08SEOUL45	2020 VISION OF A MORE VIABLE AND STRATEGIC [...] (C) SUMMARY: In our previous message (ref A),we described the impact that changes in and around the Korean Peninsula are having on the U.S.-ROK Alliance and argued that the mission and footprint of our military presence must adapt to meet those changes. We pointed out that while many aspec [...]	2008-01-09 04:38:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS MARR MASS KN KS
08SEOUL454	NEW MOU MINISTER KIM HA-JOONG: OLD MOFAT HAND, [...] (C) Kim Ha-joong, the current ROK Ambassador to China and a career diplomat, has been named Lee Myung-bak's first Unification Minister. Resistance to his nomination from the opposition United Democratic Party is unlikely to be strong; he was one of the architects of the Sunshine Policy when he [...]	2008-03-07 10:42:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KS KN PROG PREL PINR
08SEOUL459	UNIFICATION MINISTRY OFFICIAL SEES SOUTH-NORTH [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Unification's (MOU) Assistant Minister for Planning and Coordination Park Chang-bong, a veteran MOU official who criticized the Sunshine Policy, expects President Lee Myung-bak's government to make clear to the DPRK that most economic assistance, including fertili [...]	2008-03-10 08:05:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KS KN PGOV PREL MNUC
08SEOUL474	NGO CONTACTS UNAWARE OF UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW [...] (U) Embassy contacts in Korea's NGO community were unaware of the UN Human Rights Council's new Universal Periodic Review special mechanism, and, consequently, did not submit input to the review. As noted in reftel, the deadline for Korean NGOs to participate has passed. VERSHBOW [...]	2008-03-11 07:42:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL IO DRL KS UN
08SEOUL488	NSA KIM FORECASTS PRODUCTIVE SUMMIT, ADVOCATES [...] (C) Summary: Over a cordial lunch with the Ambassador on March 12, National Security Adviser Kim Byung-kook said that he was sure President Bush and ROK President Lee Myung-bak would get along well in their April summit meeting. Kim is planning a trip to the U.S. March 17-19 to meet with seni [...]	2008-03-12 09:09:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL502	ROK AGREES WITH US VIEWS ON IRAN'S PARLIAMENTARY [...] (C) Kwak Sung-kyu, MOFAT Director for Middle Eastern Affairs, said that the ROK agreed with all of the reftel points detailing the U.S.'s assessment of the March 14 parliamentary elections. Instead of a public statement condemning the elections, however, Kim believed that a statement that exp [...]	2008-03-14 00:01:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KS IR KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL
08SEOUL55	ROKG TO CONTINUE PRESSURE ON CHINA REGARDING ASAT [...] (S) On January 8, A/DCM delivered reftel A demarche and nonpaper to Song Young-wan, Director General of the International Organizations Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). Song thanked the A/DCM for sharing the planned demarche to China and reiterated the ROKG's concern abo [...]	2008-01-09 07:04:00	Embassy Seoul	SECRET	PREL PARM MNUC MARR KS CH
08SEOUL566	AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH VFM KWON JONG-RAK [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with the Ambassador on March 19, Vice Foreign Minister Kwon Jong-rak discussed a wide range of topics including the upcoming summit in Washington and the associated joint statement. Paralleling statements made by NSA Kim Byung-kook, who was then in Washington discussi [...]	2008-03-20 08:03:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KS KN
08SEOUL617	ROK PRESIDENT LEE DELIVERS NUANCED STATEMENT ON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During his visit to the Unification Ministry on March 26, ROK President Lee Myung-bak made extensive comments on North Korea, especially the importance of denuclearization. Lee stressed that peace and prosperity in North Korea could be achieved only through denuclearization. H [...]	2008-03-27 09:41:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KS KN
08SEOUL67	NEVER SAY DIE -- UNIFICATION MINISTER ARGUES FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a January 8 meeting with the Ambassador, Unification Minister Lee Jae-jung stressed the need for a three-party summit between the U.S., DPRK and ROK, to declare an end to the Korean War and provide the necessary incentive for Kim Jong-il to give up his nuclear weapons. Lee list [...]	2008-01-13 22:19:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PROG PREL KS KN
08SEOUL804	SEOUL RESPONSE; DONORS CONFERENCE ON AFGHANISTAN [...] (SBU) Per reftel request, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (MOFAT) Development Cooperation Division Acting Director Kyun Jong-ho recently told us the ROKG was prepared to make a "substantial" pledge (involving both grants and loans stretching over three to four years) at the upcoming Af [...]	2008-04-21 06:54:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID ECON EFIN KDEM KS PGOV PREL
08SEOUL806	KOREA COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR EAP/K SUNG KIM AND [...] (U) Embassy Seoul welcomes and grants country clearance for the April 21 through April 25, 2008 visit of Sung Kim, Director of the Office of Korean Affairs; Paul T. Haenle, Director of Chinese Affairs and Six Party Talks, National Security Council; Douglas Frank, Program Manager, Pacific North [...]	2008-04-21 07:26:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH JA
08SEOUL856	SPI 17: U.S.-ROK 17TH SECURITY POLICY INITIATIVE [...] (S) The 17th Security Policy Initiative (SPI) talks were held in Seoul on April 8, 2008. The U.S. Delegation was headed by Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for East Asia David Sedney, with Ministry of National Defense (MND) Deputy Minister of Defense for Policy Jeon Jei-guk leadin [...]	2008-04-28 07:57:00	Embassy Seoul	SECRET	MARR MNUC PARM PREL KS KN
08SEOUL857	SPI 17: U.S.-ROK 17TH SECURITY POLICY INITIATIVE [...] No summary [...]	2008-04-28 07:58:00	Embassy Seoul	SECRET	MARR MNUC PARM PREL KS KN
08SEOUL878	ROKG REQUESTS USG SUPPORT FOR RE-ELECTION TO HUMAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade has written to the Secretary of State to request that the USG support the ROKG's re-election to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2008-2011 term at the UN General Assembly in May (see text below). Recommendation: Post supports the [...]	2008-04-29 08:37:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KS PHUM PREL UNGA
08SEOUL879	SOUTH KOREAN ANGER AT CHINESE STUDENTS' VIOLENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: On Sunday, April 27, Chinese students studying in Korea who had gathered for the procession of the Olympic torch through downtown Seoul violently attacked South Korean demonstrators who were protesting China's treatment of North Korean refugees and Tibet. Unlike in other parts of [...]	2008-04-29 08:39:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	KS PGOV PHUM CH
08SEOUL881	NORTH KOREA STRUGGLES WITH SHORTAGE OF MEDICINE AND [...] (SBU) Famine, natural disaster, mismanagement, a lack of safe drinking water, and shortages of essential drugs and vaccines have left the population of the Democratic Peoples' Republic (DPRK) vulnerable to infectious diseases, despite the existence of an adequately-trained corps of medical per [...]	2008-04-30 01:53:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO EAID PINR ECON SOCI KN
08SEOUL918	ROKG NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY PREPARATORY [...] (SBU) On 1 May, poloff delivered reftel demarche to Choi Ki-Cheon, Deputy Director of the Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Choi said that the Disarmament and Non-proliferation Division's Lee Sang-soo departed for the Non-proliferation Tre [...]	2008-05-02 08:28:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA KS
08SEOUL919	KOREA-JAPAN POST SUMMIT: LOOKING FORWARD BUT NOT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Since his inauguration in February, ROK President Lee Myung-bak has consistently said that he intends to focus on the future of relations with Japan and not dwell on past issues. Holding two summits with Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda already within his short time in office is [...]	2008-05-02 08:32:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL JP KS KN
08SEOUL926	KOREA COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR EAP/K SUNG KIM AND [...] (U) Embassy Seoul welcomes and grants country clearance for the May 7 through May 11, 2008 visit of Sung Kim, Director of the Office of Korean Affairs; Douglas Frank, Program Manager, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Chuck Lutes, NSC Director for Counter-Proliferation; and Richard Klein, [...]	2008-05-06 07:17:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH JA
08SEOUL952	PARK GEUN-HYE AND GNP LEGISLATORS ON BEEF [...] (C) Summary: Over lunch with Grand National Party (GNP) leader Park Geun-hye, the Ambassador discussed the current controversy over the re-opening of the Korean market to U.S. beef and made the strong case that U.S. beef was safe, telling Park that we rely on leaders like her to calm the situ [...]	2008-05-09 04:41:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SHANGHAI326	NINGBO'S ECONOMY - OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW [...] (SBU) Summary. During an August 4 farewell visit to Ningbo in Zhejiang Province, the Consul General (CG) discussed Ningbo's economy and development plans with Mayor Mao Guanglie and Ningbo Foreign Affairs Office Director Kong Weiwei. The two officials said Ningbo aims to "upgrade" its econo [...]	2008-08-14 07:07:00	Consulate Shanghai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PGOV ELAB ETRD KIPR CH
08SHANGHAI383	SHANGHAI VICE MAYOR AI BAOJUN DISCUSSES SHANGHAI'S ENERGY [...] (SBU) Summary: During a September 5 meeting with Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary David Bohigian, Shanghai Vice Mayor Ai Baojun explained the Shanghai Government's efforts to build its alternative/renewable energy capacity, particularly focusing on wind energy and alternative energy [...]	2008-09-11 05:28:00	Consulate Shanghai	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG ECON EIND PGOV BEXP CH
08SHANGHAI396	SHANGHAI SEEKING NEW PERKS FOR FINANCIAL SECTOR [...] (SBU) Summary. Slowing coastal economic growth and the slumping stock market are driving top Shanghai officials to lobby the central authorities for a package of financial sector reforms. A key part of the plan is for increased authorities to be granted to local branches of financial regulat [...]	2008-09-17 05:48:00	Consulate Shanghai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CH ECON EFIN PGOV
08SHANGHAI446	U.S. TRAVEL INDUSTRY CONCERNS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF [...] (SBU) Summary: During August and September 2008 Shanghai Commercial Officer visited with executives of several U.S. travel and tourism firms active in the China outbound tourism market. Each of the executives expressed concern with recent trends in China's outbound tourism to the U.S. subseq [...]	2008-10-17 09:12:00	Consulate Shanghai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON CVIS PREL BEXP ETRD KIPR CH
08SHANGHAI477	SHANGHAI GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING FOLLOWS CENTRAL GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) The CPC Central Committee and the State Council recently approved Shanghai's plan on restructuring municipal government agencies. The restructuring is in line with the Central Government's administrative reorganization in March 2008 at the National People's Congress, which also was known [...]	2008-11-04 02:47:00	Consulate Shanghai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PGOV ETRD EINV EAGR SENV CH
08SHANGHAI543	POWER CONSUMPTION DOWN IN SHANGHAI DUE TO ECONOMIC DOWNTURN [...] (SBU) Summary: Energy contacts in Shanghai say power consumption in Shanghai has slowed significantly the past few months due to the economic downturn. In contrast to the situation earlier this year, there is now an "oversupply" of coal in Shanghai, said one analyst, who also thinks power pri [...]	2008-12-11 08:38:00	Consulate Shanghai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG ECON EINV PGOV CH
08SHANGHAI544	POWER CONSUMPTION DOWN IN SHANGHAI DUE TO ECONOMIC DOWNTURN [...] (SBU) Summary: Energy contacts in Shanghai say power consumption in Shanghai has slowed significantly the past few months due to the economic downturn. In contrast to the situation earlier this year, there is now an "oversupply" of coal in Shanghai, said one analyst, who also thinks power pri [...]	2008-12-11 09:08:00	Consulate Shanghai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CH ECON EINV ENRG PGOV
08SHANGHAI545	IPR INTERNET PROGRAM BUILDS CAPACITY IN EAST CHINA [...] (SBU) Summary: During a November 20-21 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)-sponsored trip to Nanjing and Shanghai, Department of Justice Trial Attorney Tyler Newby, Federal Bureau of Investigation Supervisory Special Agent Kiffa Shirley, and PTO Trade Policy Analyst Susan Tong held two cap [...]	2008-12-15 04:48:00	Consulate Shanghai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD KIPR ECON EINV PGOV TINT CH
08SHANGHAI81	SHANGHAI HOUSING RIGHTS LAWYER ZHANG ENCHONG UPDATE [...] (C) In a phone conversation on the evening of February 22, Shanghai Housing Rights Lawyer Zheng Enchong confirmed that he is currently under heavy surveillance and was beaten by thugs he believed to be plainclothes police. According to Zheng, he was beaten by two "policemen" on February 16 af [...]	2008-02-26 07:44:00	Consulate Shanghai	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV CH
08SHENYANG189	PRC-DPRK: CHINA'S COMPLIANCE WITH UNSCR 1718 [...] (C) SUMMARY: Two years on, PRC compliance with the spirit of UN Security Council Resolution 1718's luxury- goods provisions appears limited at best. Dandong and other border officials tell us privately that while they are implementing military-related provisions of UNSCR 1718, they are not en [...]	2008-12-30 23:51:00	Consulate Shenyang	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR ETRD KN KS CH
08SINGAPORE1006	SINGAPORE OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO UNGA THIRD [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-17 08:20:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UNGA SN
08SINGAPORE1014	SECRETARY OF LABOR CHAO MEETS SINGAPORE FM GEORGE [...] (U) August 30, 2008; 11:30 a.m.; Crowne Plaza Hotel. 2. (U) Participants United States Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao, Ambassador Patricia L. Herbold, Associate Deputy Secretary of Labor Anna Hui, Dr. James Chao, Jennifer Coxe, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor, Office of Public [...]	2008-09-18 07:14:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PREL PGOV OVIP SN
08SINGAPORE1015	SECRETARY OF LABOR CHAO MEETS SINGAPORE PM LEE [...] 1. (U) August 29, 2008; 1:30 p.m.; the Istana (the Palace). 2. (U) Participants United States Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao, Ambassador Patricia L. Herbold, Associate Deputy Secretary of Labor Anna Hui, Dr. James Chao, and DCM Daniel Shields (notetaker.) Singapore Prime Mi [...]	2008-09-18 07:27:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PREL PGOV OVIP SN
08SINGAPORE1016	SECRETARY OF LABOR CHAO MEETS SINGAPORE LEE KUAN [...] (U) August 29, 2008; 5:00 PM; the Istana (the Palace) 2. (U) Participants: United States: Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Ambassador Patricia L. Herbold Dr. James Chao Associate Deputy Secretary of Labor Anna Hui E/P Chief Ike Reed (notetaker) GOS: Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew P [...]	2008-09-18 07:34:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PREL PGOV OVIP SN
08SINGAPORE1017	SECRETARY OF LABOR CHAO MEETS SINGAPORE ACTING [...] (U) August 29, 2008; 3:00 P.M.; Ministry of Manpower. 2. (U) Participants United States Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao, Ambassador Patricia L. Herbold, Associate Deputy Secretary of Labor Anna Hui, Dr. James Chao, Alden Sanborn, Special Assistant to the Secretary, and Senior Polit [...]	2008-09-18 07:39:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PREL PGOV OVIP SN
08SINGAPORE1019	DASD SEDNEY HEARS OF SINGAPORE'S MALAYSIA [...] (C) Summary: Singapore perceives a distinct possibility of racial conflict in Malaysia, Bilahari Kausikan, MFA Second Permanent Secretary told David Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia September 15. Kausikan offered his view that if racial conflict provoked ethnic Chin [...]	2008-09-18 10:09:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL ASEAN SN MY BU ID IN TH KN
08SINGAPORE1021	GOS RECEPTIVE ON NEED TO ENGAGE CHINA ON [...] (S) In response to reftel demarche, Singapore MFA accepted in principle the need to encourage China to do more to combat proliferation and prevent the transfer of dual-use and military items to Iran. Michelle Teo-Jacob, Deputy Director of the MFA Counter Proliferation and International Secur [...]	2008-09-19 04:17:00	Embassy Singapore	SECRET	ECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER PINR SN
08SINGAPORE103	BURMA - BANNING IMPORTS OF GEMS AND HARDWOODS [...] (C) MFA Director for Southeast Asia Peter Tan reiterated Singapore's position that it opposes sanctions against Burma, in response to ref A demarche we delivered on January 25. He said he would pass our points to his superiors, but indicated Singapore would not adopt an import ban on Burmese [...]	2008-01-25 09:27:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD PHUM ETTC SN BM
08SINGAPORE104	SINGAPORE DETAINS TWO MORE TERRORIST SUSPECTS, [...] (C) Summary: Singapore detained two terrorist suspects and issued a Restriction Order against a third under the Internal Security Act (ISA) in December 2007, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced January 24. MHA said the three men were involved in "activities that posed a potential terrorist [...]	2008-01-25 09:52:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	KGIT PREL PINS PTER PGOV SN
08SINGAPORE1046	TRILATERAL CT SECURITY DIALOGUE WITH JAPAN AND [...] (C) Summary: Emboffs met counterparts from the embassies of Japan and Australia September 18 to discuss counterterrorism (CT) efforts with Singapore in relation to the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue (TSD). Emboffs provided counterparts a matrix of Post's CT-related training and cooperative act [...]	2008-09-25 08:33:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL PHUM SN
08SINGAPORE1057	SINGAPORE HAS NO PLANS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-29 08:28:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRS EAID EFIN PREL SN
08SINGAPORE1137	(S) GOS AWARE OF DESIGNATION OF LOCAL FIRMS, [...] (S) SUMMARY: Econoff delivered to MFA counterproliferation officials October 16 demarches regarding: the designation of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and Singapore firm Asia Marine Network PTE Ltd. (Ref A); and changes to the Department of Commerce Entity List, includ [...]	2008-10-23 07:39:00	Embassy Singapore	SECRET	ECON EFIN ETRD ETTC KNNP PREL SN
08SINGAPORE114	ANTI-TIP PROVISIONS GO INTO EFFECT ON FEBRUARY 1 [...] (U) On February 1, the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2007 will come into operation. The amendments include three important provisions to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) by criminalizing: commercial sex with a minor under 18 years old, commercial sex by any Singaporean citizen or permanent re [...]	2008-01-29 09:27:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM PGOV KWMN PREL SN
08SINGAPORE115	APEC - GOS REVIEWS 2009 GOALS WITH SENIOR OFFICIAL [...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore's main focus when it takes over the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) chair in 2009 from the current chair, Peru, will be regional economic integration and laying the groundwork for an eventual Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP),Ministry of Trade and [...]	2008-01-30 04:04:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD ECON EINV APEC SN
08SINGAPORE1153	CHEE'S PARTY FACING THREAT OF DISSOLUTION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Beset by legal actions, threatened with insolvency, and hobbled by a leadership that seems unable to gain traction with the public, Chee Soon Juan's Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) shows no sign of becoming a credible political opposition for the long-ruling People's Action Par [...]	2008-10-31 00:29:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM SN
08SINGAPORE116	RESULTS OF BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON LICENSE [...] Post conducted a site visit to verify the bona fides of Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd. Paul Wallace, Buyer for Singapore Technologies Electronics, provided Emboff with a copy of purchase order EJP2805/13 dated December 10, 2007. Wallace confirmed that the order for PRC-77 Radio (Porta [...]	2008-01-30 07:17:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC ETRD ECON KOMC SN
08SINGAPORE1168	FTA REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS BENEFITS, UNRESOLVED ISSUES [...] Summary/Action Items: Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Barbara Weisel praised the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during an annual review of the agreement held via digital videoconference (DVC) October 10, citing its contribution to increased bilateral trade and investment in the [...]	2008-11-04 07:35:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ECON EFIN EINV ECPS SENV EAGR KTEX KIPR SN
08SINGAPORE1172	(S) SINGAPORE INFORMED OF EFFORTS BY [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-05 07:09:00	Embassy Singapore	SECRET	PARM PREL ETTC ECON SN
08SINGAPORE1176	SINGAPORE EXPRESSES APPRECIATION FOR U.S. SUPPORT [...] (U) Embassy Singapore received the following Diplomatic Note dated 24 October 2008 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Singapore. 2. (U) Text of Diplomatic Note: Begin Text MFA/IOD/00901/2008 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore presen [...]	2008-11-05 10:03:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED	INTERPOL PGOV KTIA SN
08SINGAPORE1190	SINGAPORE MEDIA REACTION TO U.S. PRESIDENTIAL [...] (U) Summary: In cooperation with the American Association of Singapore and the American Chamber of Commerce, the Embassy held an Election Day brunch event at the American Club on November 5. Over 250 Americans and Singaporeans gathered to watch the results come in. This event capped a popul [...]	2008-11-07 10:04:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SCUL SN
08SINGAPORE1191	PRESIDENT'S ASEAN 7 MEETING A "LEADING INDICATOR" [...] (C) SUMMARY: Singapore MFA's outgoing Deputy Director for ASEAN Wong Chow Ming highlighted for us November 4 the importance of senior U.S. engagement with ASEAN. U.S. regard for ASEAN confers prestige that helps the organization maintain a central role in the region's institutional architect [...]	2008-11-07 10:12:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	BM ETRD IN PREL SN ASEAN CH APEC PE
08SINGAPORE1199	SINGAPORE TO SUPPORT NO ACTION ON UNGA 3RD [...] (C) CDA used reftel materials to urge, in a November 10 meeting with MFA International Organizations Director Lim Kheng Hua, that Singapore move as far as it can in the direction of voting against no-action resolutions and for UNGA 3rd Committee Human Rights resolutions on Iran, Burma and the [...]	2008-11-10 11:32:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL SN

08SINGAPORE1205	ASEAN SUMMIT: SINGAPORE KEEPS FINGERS CROSSED [...] (C) Singapore is guardedly optimistic the Thai-hosted December 15-18 ASEAN Summit will go well, despite Thailand's unsettled political situation. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director for ASEAN William Tan told E/P Counselor November 11 he thought Thai officials would face logistical ch [...]	2008-11-13 09:26:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EFIN ASEAN SN
08SINGAPORE1207	ASEAN SUMMIT: SINGAPORE KEEPS FINGERS CROSSED [...] (C) Singapore is guardedly optimistic the Thai-hosted December 15-18 ASEAN Summit will go well, despite Thailand's unsettled political situation. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director for ASEAN William Tan told E/P Counselor November 11 he thought Thai officials would face logistical ch [...]	2008-11-14 00:21:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EFIN ASEAN SN
08SINGAPORE1228	SINGAPORE CONCERNED ABOUT INDONESIAN PILOTAGE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOS has conveyed in various senior and working level meetings its concerns about Indonesia's launch of a pilotage program for ships transiting the Malacca Strait. Indonesia instituted a limited pilotage program in September, and provided some detail on its thinking in a pre [...]	2008-11-19 09:10:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	EWWT ETRD PBTS PHSA SN ID MY
08SINGAPORE1241	DUTCH TO JOIN RECAAP; SINGAPORE STILL PREFERS SLOW [...] (SBU) The Netherlands will soon join the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP),Yoshiaki Ito, ReCAAP Information Centre Executive Director told Poloffs during an early November visit to the Centre. The Netherlands request had been [...]	2008-11-21 09:56:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHSA EWWT SN ID MY
08SINGAPORE1243	ENERGY MARKET AUTHORITY DEPUTY CEO ON SINGAPORE'S [...] (U) This message in Sensitive But Unclassified. Protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Singapore Energy Market Authority Deputy CEO Lawrence Wong told the DCM that Singapore would like to take steps to reduce its energy dependence on gas coming into Singapore from its neighbors by pipel [...]	2008-11-21 10:40:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG SN
08SINGAPORE1256	COURT SLAMS DOW JONES FOR CONTEMPT BUT IMPOSES [...] (SBU) Summary. A Singapore judge has fined publisher Dow Jones over US$16,000 for contempt of court, the largest contempt fine ever imposed here. The judge also called Dow Jones a "repeat offender" and ordered the company to pay Singapore's Attorney-General (AG) nearly US$20,000 in legal co [...]	2008-11-26 09:38:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KJUS SN
08SINGAPORE1257	SINGAPORE WILL PARTICIPATE IN ARF DISASTER RELIEF [...] (SBU) Singapore will participate in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Disaster Relief Exercise that the USG will co-host (reftel) in the Philippines in May 2009, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) ASEAN Directorate Deputy Director Dominic Goh told Poloff November 26. Goh said that the Singapore M [...]	2008-11-26 09:38:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF SN
08SINGAPORE1285	SINGAPORE MFA PERMSEC HO SAYS POSTPONING ASEAN [...] (C) Summary: Delaying the ASEAN Summit until March due to political turmoil in Thailand would be a setback for Southeast Asia and would reinforce perceptions that ASEAN is a disorganized grouping, Peter Ho, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told United States Ambassador [...]	2008-12-10 00:58:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ASEAN PINR SN
08SINGAPORE1288	(S) EFFORTS BY A MALAYSIA-BASED IRANIAN FIRM TO [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-11 08:55:00	Embassy Singapore	SECRET	PARM PREL ETTC ECON AEC MY SN
08SINGAPORE1289	SINGAPORE TOYS WITH ALLOWING POLITICAL FILMS [...] (C) SUMMARY. Singapore is moving at glacial speed toward deciding whether, when, and how to allow political films in the island republic. Singapore's Films Act has long criminalized political films. After 20 months of work, a government-appointed Advisory Council on the Impact of New Media [...]	2008-12-11 09:04:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM SN
08SINGAPORE1296	SINGAPORE VIEWS ON THE RISE OF CHINA (C-AL8-02576) [...] (C) This Cable is in response to reftel demarche requesting information on Asian reactions to the Rise of China. This entire message is classified Confidential. A) Assuming your host country's response to China is marked by both engagement and hedging, which do you see as predominant at pre [...]	2008-12-12 09:45:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR MARR PGOV PREL SN CN
08SINGAPORE1299	SINGAPORE ACADEMICS: ASEAN GOING THROUGH A [...] (SBU) Summary: ASEAN leaders have yet to hold substantive discussions on the financial crisis, and ASEAN is in danger of being marginalized due to its lack of concerted action in a number of areas, academics at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) told U.S. Ambassador for ASEAN Affa [...]	2008-12-15 07:10:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ASEAN PINR SN
08SINGAPORE13	(S) SHIPMENT OF PROLIFERATION CONCERN DESTINED FOR PAKISTAN, TRANSSHIPPING SINGAPORE [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-05 06:48:00	Embassy Singapore	SECRET	ETTC EWWT GM KNNP PARM PK PREL SN TU
08SINGAPORE1307	SINGAPORE VIEWS ON THE RISE OF CHINA (C-AL8-02576) [...] (C) This Cable is in response to reftel demarche requesting information on Asian reactions to the Rise of China. This entire message is classified Confidential. A) Assuming your host country's response to China is marked by both engagement and hedging, which do you see as predominant at pres [...]	2008-12-16 06:53:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR MARR PGOV PREL SN CN
08SINGAPORE1322	REFORM PARTY RUDDERLESS WITHOUT JEYARETNAM STAR [...] (C) Summary. Iconic opposition leader and lawyer J.B. Jeyaretnam (JBJ) emerged from government-imposed bankruptcy earlier this year and co-founded the Reform Party. The press and public greeted the event as a dramatic comeback by a political figure long known for his defiance of the ruling [...]	2008-12-19 07:49:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM SN
08SINGAPORE1324	SINGAPORE RESPONSE ON LEGISLATIVE RESTRICTIONS FOR [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-19 10:02:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED	KUNR AORC AFIN SN
08SINGAPORE1337	STAFFDEL LUSE HEARS MFA'S VIEW OF ASIAN CHALLENGES [...] (C) SUMMARY. Singapore MFA Second Permanent Secretary Bilahari Kausikan urged continued strong U.S. engagement in East Asia during a wide-ranging conversation with Staffdel Luse and the DCM on December 5. He urged the United States to focus on reviving its own economic growth while using to [...]	2008-12-23 04:18:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SN CH KN PK
08SINGAPORE144	SINGAPORE MEDIA CELEBRATE CORRESPONDENT'S RELEASE [...] (SBU) Singapore media featured prominently China's decision to parole the Singapore Straits Times' chief China correspondent Ching Cheong February 5 (reftel). Coverage included photos of Ching's joyful reunion with his family in Hong Kong after China's surprise decision to release him just be [...]	2008-02-06 10:10:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV HK SN CH
08SINGAPORE145	DEMARCHE - INTERNATIONAL RUBBER STUDY GROUP [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) Singapore understands our concerns about the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) Secretary-General Dr. Hidde Smit's performance, but requires additional information before it decides whether to join the United States in oppos [...]	2008-02-11 00:36:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EIND ETRD SN
08SINGAPORE153	AMBASSADOR URGES SINGAPORE TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (C) The Ambassador met with Singapore MFA Permanent Secretary Peter Ho on February 12 to urge Singapore to SIPDIS recognize Kosovo immediately after Kosovo declares independence. She delivered reftel points, emphasizing the high [...]	2008-02-12 07:14:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UN UNMIK PGOV YI EU SN
08SINGAPORE197	INTERNATIONAL NOTIFICATION OF U.S. SATELLITE [...] (C/NF) The Ambassador took advantage of an opportunity on the margins of a separate meeting on February 21 to deliver to MFA Permanent Secretary Peter Ho the notification on U.S. satellite engagement contained in para 4 of reftel. Ho expressed appreciation for the information and asked if the [...]	2008-02-21 09:58:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PARM KTIA TSPA SN CH
08SINGAPORE310	AMBASSADOR'S DISCUSSION WITH MFA PERMSEC HO ON [...] (C) The Ambassador and MFA Permanent Secretary Peter Ho met over lunch on March 12, discussing issues including Singapore's perceptions of the elections in Malaysia (reftel.) Ho said that in Singapore "everybody was shocked" by the extraordinarily strong showing by the opposition in Malaysia [...]	2008-03-13 05:56:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MY SN
08SINGAPORE35	SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR [...] (SBU) Embassy Singapore looks forward to your January 14-15 visit. While we are not allies, the United States enjoys a close relationship with Singapore, based on similar strategic views and substantial trade and investment ties. Singapore is a keen observer of regional developments, but for [...]	2008-01-10 09:14:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EFIN ETTC PREL PGOV SN
08SINGAPORE40	GOS â€œEXPLAINSâ€ DECISION NOT TO DETAIN [...] (S) In response to a request from the DCM for further explanation of Singapore's January 5 decision not to investigate a shipment of proliferation concern bound for Pakistan (ref A),the MFA called us in on January 11 and provided the nonpaper in paragraph 5. Deputy Director Michelle Teo-Jacob (Cou [...]	2008-01-11 09:08:00	Embassy Singapore	SECRET	ETTC EWWT PARM PREL KNNP SN TU PK GM
08SINGAPORE534	BLOGGERS DEMAND INTERNET FREEDOM [...] (U) Thirteen Singaporean bloggers submitted proposals for increased internet freedom to the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) in late April. The proposals called for a change in the law that requires registration of political- or religious-focused websites. The blogg [...]	2008-05-09 05:56:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED	KDEM PGOV SN
08SINGAPORE536	BURMA CYCLONE: NO RELIEF ACCESS LIKELY BEFORE [...] (C) SUMMARY: U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Scot Marciel told Singapore MFA Permanent Secretary Bilahari Kausikan May 9 that the USG is focused on humanitarian concerns in Burma, specifically on ensuring that sufficient international assistance quickly reaches those affected by Cyclone Nargis. Kaus [...]	2008-05-12 01:18:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	EAID MOPS PREL SN BM ASEAN
08SINGAPORE541	BURMESE EXILES PETITION FOR MILITARY INTERVENTION [...] (SBU) Four representatives of a Burmese exile group calling itself the Overseas Burmese Patriots (OBP) presented post with a petition May 12 calling on the United States to "immediately enter Burma" to deliver humanitarian relief "regardless of the lack of permission from the military junta." [...]	2008-05-12 09:55:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID MOPS PREL PHUM BM SN
08SINGAPORE587	SINGAPORE CONCERNED BURMA ILL PREPARED FOR [...] (C) In response to ref A demarche, MFA ASEAN Directorate Senior Deputy Director Wong Chow Ming told E/P Chief May 21 that Singapore shares our concern about the need to focus Burma's attention on ensuring international relief reaches victims of Cyclone Nargis as quickly as possible. Wong reca [...]	2008-05-22 10:04:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	EAID PREL SN BM ASEAN
08SINGAPORE60	CODEL CLYBURN HEARS 100-PERCENT SCANNING CONCERNS [...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore officials told a Congressional delegation led by Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC) that new U.S. legislation requiring 100-percent scanning of U.S.-bound cargo could potentially disrupt Singapore's port operations and global trade. They noted the lack of available techno [...]	2008-01-16 09:09:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EWWT ETTC ECON ETRD SN
08SINGAPORE618	MANAGE CHINA'S RISE CAREFULLY, FM YEO TELLS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo told Senator Joseph Lieberman May 30 that strong U.S. engagement in the Asia-Pacific was essential to managing China's peaceful rise. Absent a strong U.S. presence, China's near neighbors might fear its expansionism. In Southeast Asia, coun [...]	2008-06-02 07:02:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MARR OVIP CH JA SN KN
08SINGAPORE619	SENATOR LIEBERMAN AND PM LEE DISCUSS THE REGION, [...] (C) Summary: Singapore is prepared to stand up and say that the United States has a role to play in Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told Senator Joseph Lieberman on May 30. Although there are no "burning issues" on the bilateral agenda, PM Lee hopes that the next U.S. Adminis [...]	2008-06-02 07:04:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PTER MARR OVIP SN
08SINGAPORE639	(S) COOPERATION BETWEEN PAKISTANI COMPANY AND [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-05 09:14:00	Embassy Singapore	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL ETTC PK SN
08SINGAPORE648	ALLEGATIONS THAT SINGAPORE FIRM BROKERED SALE OF [...] (U) In April, local media reported on a story that first appeared in the Japanese press that North Korea had exported multiple rocket launchers to Burma through a Singaporean trading company. 2. (SBU) The allegations that a local trading company was involved in the sale of rocket launcher [...]	2008-06-06 09:25:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC PREL BM KN SN
08SINGAPORE662	DEPUTY COUNTERTERRORISM COORDINATOR FEIERSTEIN [...] (C) Deputy Counterterrorism Coordinator Gerald Feierstein thanked the Government of Singapore (GOS) for its cooperation on the Global War on Terror (GWOT) and encouraged improved information sharing in meetings with the Internal Security Department and the Security and Intelligence Division on [...]	2008-06-10 05:11:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PTER SN
08SINGAPORE67	D/NSA PRICE URGES THAT SINGAPORE DO MORE ON BURMA [...] (C) Summary: D/NSA for International Economic Affairs Daniel Price used a meeting with Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo to urge that Singapore and ASEAN do more to pressure the Burmese regime to cooperate with the UN and make real progress toward democracy. FM Yeo responded that Singap [...]	2008-01-17 09:53:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	ETTC ETRD EFIN ECON PREL SN BM
08SINGAPORE71	SINGAPORE AND TAIWAN - BETTER DAYS AHEAD? [...] (C) Summary: Singapore and Taiwan have significant security and economic ties; however, their once close political relations have been strained for a number of years. The GOS believes Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian and his predecessor have jeopardized regional stability with irresponsible rh [...]	2008-01-18 02:42:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON ETRD TW SN
08SINGAPORE748	(S) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IRISL CARGO INSPECTION [...] (S) Singapore continues to do its part to monitor, interdict, and inspect suspect cargo, aircraft and vessels owned or operated by Iran Air Cargo and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL),Sharon Seah, MFA Assistant Director of the Counterproliferation and International Security Bran [...]	2008-07-03 09:09:00	Embassy Singapore	SECRET	ECON EFIN EWWT ETRD PARM PINR PREL KNNP SN
08SINGAPORE749	SINGAPORE STILL UNCONVINCED ON KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE [...] (SBU) Responding to reftel demarche, MFA Europe Directorate Director Lawrence Anderson told us July 1 that Singapore understood the points we had presented on the developing situation in Kosovo but thought that recognition remained a "complex" issue. He indicated Singapore is among "many coun [...]	2008-07-03 09:18:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV UN UNMIK YI EU KPKO KV SN
08SINGAPORE76	D/NSA PRICE URGES GOS TO SUPPORT AMBITIOUS WTO [...] (C) Summary: Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor (D/NSA) for International Economic Affairs Daniel Price pressed Singapore to speak out for an ambitious World Trade Organization (WTO) agenda on services during his January 15 meetings. Singapore officials countere [...]	2008-01-22 00:26:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON EFIN SN
08SINGAPORE768	(S) GOS USING "AL-HESBAH WEB FORUM" TO GATHER [...] (S/NF) Singapore Internal Security Department (ISD) Deputy Director for Counterterrorism Matters Finian Markose Silva told LEGAT July 3 (information reported to FBIHQ separately through LEGAT channels) that ISD does not currently plan to take down the al-Hesbah Web Forum website because ISD int [...]	2008-07-10 04:03:00	Embassy Singapore	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PINR PGOV SN
08SINGAPORE819	FCC CHAIRMAN MARTIN RAISES INFOCOMM ISSUES WITH GOS [...] (C) Summary: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin Martin sought details on Singapore's plans and bidding process for building its next generation fiber optic network, Singapore's free wireless broadband service, and its innovations in providing consumer choice, including a la [...]	2008-07-29 06:15:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	ECPS ECON EINT ETRD SN
08SINGAPORE834	(S) COUNTRY TEAM SUPPORTS SALE OF GLOBAL HAWK TO [...] (S) Summary: The Embassy Singapore Country Team supports USPACOM's position endorsing the proposed sale of the Global Hawk (GH) High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to Singapore and the renegotiation of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) restrictions for that [...]	2008-08-01 10:04:00	Embassy Singapore	SECRET	PREL PARM MASS SN
08SINGAPORE89	CODEL CHABOT TALKS TAIWAN, FREE TRADE WITH SENIOR [...] (C) Summary: Senior GOS officials discussed the impact of Taiwan's legislative elections, prospects for more free trade agreements, and regional architecture in January 14 meetings with Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH.). The GOS wants to make progress toward a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific when [...]	2008-01-24 03:18:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON ECIN ETRD SENV SN
08SINGAPORE925	SINGAPORE: ADDRESSING INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONCERNS [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Regional Emerging Diseases Intervention (REDI) Center (a joint USG-GOS initiative) and the Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) co-sponsored a regional forum on HFMD August 21 and 22 to address the increasingly severe outbreaks of HFMD in the Asia-Pacific region. More than 80 [...]	2008-08-27 09:41:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO SENV ECON SN
08SINGAPORE950	(S) GOS CONTINUES TO "WATCH" ACE PRESSUREWELD [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-05 08:36:00	Embassy Singapore	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL SN
08SINGAPORE960	UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-08 08:53:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNGA SN
08SKOPJE107	MACEDONIA INPUT FOR NEW ENERGY REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-11 15:38:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG SENV APER ABUD MK
08SKOPJE15	MACEDONIAN PEACEKEEPING HELICOPTER CRASHES, [...] (U) A Macedonian Mi-17 military helicopter returning to Skopje from the EU-led peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina crashed several kilometers short of Skopje Airport early the afternoon of January 12, killing all eleven Macedonian peacekeepers on board. The crash prompted Macedonian au [...]	2008-01-14 11:55:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MOPS PREL PGOV MK
08SKOPJE158	MACEDONIA: RETURN OF ICTY FILES [...] (C) Four ICTY files concerning alleged crimes reputedly committed by ethnic Albanian NLA rebels during the country's inter-ethnic conflict in 2001 have been returned to Macedonian jurisdiction. Should the Chief Public Prosecutor here develop evidence against any of the individuals that is dee [...]	2008-02-27 14:42:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ICTY MK
08SKOPJE162	MACEDONIA: POLICE BLOCK HOOLIGANS FROM REACHING [...] (SBU) A splinter group from a peaceful 2,000-person rally in downtown Skopje in support of Macedonia's constitutional name attempted to march on the Greek Liaison Office (GLO) the night of February 27. Forcefully intercepted by the police, the group of protestors wreaked havoc on nearby resid [...]	2008-02-28 10:34:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ASEC PREL GR MK
08SKOPJE166	MACEDONIA'S 2008 BUDGET: MORE, BUT RESPONSIBLE, SPENDING [...] (SBU) The GOM's 2008 budget is significantly larger than last year's budget, allowing the GOM the room to pursue a number of politically popular policies. The GOM has increased government employees' wages by 10 percent and intends to increase spending on infrastructure projects by a whopping 4 [...]	2008-02-29 12:18:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN ECON PGOV MK
08SKOPJE171	MACEDONIA: HDAC CODEL SCENESETTER (CODEL PRICE) [...] (SBU) Ambassador Gillian Milovanovic and the embassy team warmly welcome you to the Republic of Macedonia, a strong NATO membership contender and the only multi-ethnic democracy in the region. Macedonia has made tremendous strides from 2001, when the country teetered on the brink of an inter- [...]	2008-03-03 17:15:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV MK NATO GR
08SKOPJE22	MACEDONIA'S NEW VISA REGULATIONS MEET EU [...] (SBU) Macedonia's new Law on Foreigners has caused a stir domestically and in Albania by requiring visas for Albanian travelers to Macedonia to be issued at the Macedonian Embassy in Tirana rather than at border crossings (reftel). In fact, the new law is fully compliant with EU acquis and wil [...]	2008-01-15 14:15:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM SMIG KCRM AL MK GR
08SKOPJE287	MACEDONIA: ETHNIC ALBANIAN LEADER AHMETI ON [...] (SBU) During an April 23 meeting with eAlbanian DUI President Ali Ahmeti to discuss upcoming parliamentary elections in Macedonia (septel),the Ambassador reiterated earlier Embassy appeals to DUI to encourage Albanian party leaders in the Presevo Valley to take part in Serbia's May 11 electio [...]	2008-04-24 13:59:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV MK
08SKOPJE304	MACEDONIA'S SUCCESSFUL ANTI-TIP RECORD: THE CASE [...] (SBU) This is a request for reconsideration or guidance. 2. (SBU) Embassy Skopje has worked intensively with the Macedonian government (GOM) to bring their anti-trafficking efforts up to international standards. We have documented Macedonia's success in meeting Tier 1 criteria for prosecut [...]	2008-05-05 13:34:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE311	MACEDONIA: SCENESETTER FOR USAID ADMINISTRATOR [...] (SBU) Ambassador Milovanovic and the Embassy Skopje team look forward to welcoming you to Macedonia. Your visit comes at a time when pro-U.S. sentiment in Macedonia is at its highest level in recent years. President Bush's solid support for Macedonia's NATO candidacy at Bucharest, coupled w [...]	2008-05-08 15:43:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE32	MACEDONIA: GETTING TO "YES" ON NATO MEMBERSHIP [...] (C) A NATO invitation for Macedonia would strengthen domestic reforms and inter-ethnic relations here, bolstering Macedonia's positive influence as a factor for regional stability as Kosovo status develops. NATO Ambassadors in Skopje share that view, and believe Macedonia has met NATO perform [...]	2008-01-17 10:13:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV NATO MK GR
08SKOPJE328	MACEDONIA: TROUBLED START TO ELECTION CAMPAIGN [...] (SBU) The State Electoral Committee (SEC) gave the green light to the May 11 election campaign kick-off (reftel) with the publication of the 18 candidate lists. Tensions rose in northwest Macedonia, where ethnic Albanian parties DUI and, to a far lesser extent, DPA have suffered a number of vi [...]	2008-05-16 12:00:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE333	AMBASSADOR AND EUSR URGE ETHNIC ALBANIAN LEADERS [...] (C) Summary. On May 16, the Ambassador and EU Special Representative Erwan Fouere met jointly in separate meetings with ethnic Albanian party leaders Menduh Thaci and Ali Ahmeti to urge them to use their influence to end the violence in the parliamentary election campaign (ref B). Thaci compl [...]	2008-05-19 13:36:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM MK
08SKOPJE345	MACEDONIAN MOI ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN INCIDENTS [...] (C) On May 26, DCM Navratil, EUSR Fouere, and ODIHR Ambassador Barry met jointly with Minister of Interior Gordana Jankulovska to discuss the continuing incidents of violence and intimidation related to the parliamentary election campaign. Jankulovska agreed that the incidents are damaging t [...]	2008-05-27 15:15:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM MK
08SKOPJE346	MACEDONIA: PRESSING FOR IMMEDIATE HALT TO CAMPAIGN [...] (C) In a May 26 meeting with PM Gruevski and eAlbanian DPA President Thaci, the Ambassador urged an immediate halt to recent intra-Albanian campaign violence and intimidation that could lead to a failing grade for Macedonia's June 1 snap elections. She warned that the USG would find it difficul [...]	2008-05-28 10:14:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER MK
08SKOPJE347	MACEDONIA: TEXTBOOKS AND LENDING LIBRARY FOR ROMA [...] SUMMARY: Embassy Skopje proposes granting 20,000 USD of the FY 2008 PRM Julia V. Taft Fund for Refugees toward the purchase of school textbooks for 395 Roma refugee children. The textbooks will promote access to education for Roma students for the 2008/9 academic year, and the creation of a l [...]	2008-05-28 12:28:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PREF PHUM MK
08SKOPJE356	MACEDONIA: ELECTION CAMPAIGN ENDS ON A LOW NOTE [...] (SBU) The final week before the June 1 parliamentary elections has been marked by continued tensions between ethnic Albanian parties DUI and DPA. Although DUI property sustained most of the damage, there also were reports of DUI activist violence against an ethnic Macedonian spectator at a Ma [...]	2008-05-30 12:15:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE359	MACEDONIA'S ELECTIONS: RULING PARTY WINS, COUNTRY [...] (SBU) Macedonia's June 1 snap parliamentary elections resulted in an expected victory and absolute majority for the ruling VMRO party. Despite numerous international community (IC) and media appeals for free and fair elections in the run-up to Election Day (reftel),voting was marred by numer [...]	2008-06-02 17:06:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE360	MACEDONIA: FOREIGN MINISTER ASKS U.S. TO INFLUENCE [...] (C) Following the June 1 early Parliamentary elections, marred by violence and fraud (reftel),FM Milososki called to ask the Ambassador to influence the initial ODIHR report on the elections, due out later that day. Specifically, he asked the Ambassador to ensure that the report adopted his [...]	2008-06-03 13:01:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR NATO MK
08SKOPJE361	MACEDONIA: PM GRUEVSKI PLEDGES CLEAN ELECTION [...] (C) In the wake of seriously flawed early parliamentary elections held June 1 (reftel),PM Gruevski told the Ambassador that he will not pursue coalition talks until free and fair re-runs are held at all polling stations where problems were noted. He said ongoing law enforcement actions would [...]	2008-06-03 13:27:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR MK
08SKOPJE366	MACEDONIA: SCENESETTER FOR USAID ADMINISTRATOR [...] (SBU) Ambassador Milovanovic and the Embassy Skopje interagency team welcome you to Macedonia. Your visit comes at a time when U.S. influence in Macedonia is higher than at any time in recent memory. President Bush's solid support for Macedonia's NATO candidacy at the NATO Summit in Buchare [...]	2008-06-05 13:22:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE399	MACEDONIA: INPUT FOR OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION [...] (SBU) In response to the request for information on Macedonia's commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms for the OSCE's annual Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (reftel),Post offers the following summary of progress in areas of democratic development, human rights, religious [...]	2008-06-18 13:29:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM OSCE PGOV KDEM PREL MK
08SKOPJE418	MACEDONIA: SECOND PARLIAMENTARY RE-RUNS -- MORE [...] (SBU) The June 29 second round of re-runs of the June 1 Parliamentary elections were again marked by instances of serious electoral irregularities (reftel). Although the security environment was improved compared to the June 1 elections, static monitoring by international observer teams did [...]	2008-06-30 15:37:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE48	MACEDONIA OFFERS EXPANDED CBM'S TO GREECE ON NAME [...] (SBU) During bilateral talks on the name issue in Ohrid January 21, Macedonia offered Greece an expanded set of confidence-building measures (CBMs),including a joint committee to review and update historical textbooks; proposed high-level and working-level meetings and agreements on a range o [...]	2008-01-22 11:10:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV NATO GR MK
08SKOPJE491	MACEDONIA/GREECE: WHAT THE MACEDONIANS NEED TO [...] (C) Embassy Skopje assesses that in the context of an agreement that clears the way for NATO membership and the start of EU accession talks, the Macedonian government would ultimately accept the following terms: -- Name: Republic of Northern Macedonia (or: Republic of North Macedonia) -- [...]	2008-07-29 15:31:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV NATO GR MK
08SKOPJE522	HMONG-AMERICANS RECRUIT "TROUBLEMAKERS" FROM THAI [...] (C) Summary: Unidentified Hmong-Americans are said to be recruiting Hmong from the holding camp in Thailand's Petchabun Province to return to Laos to stage incidents apparently in support of the three-decade-old but failing Hmong insurgency. The Embassy is working to gather more information. [...]	2008-08-15 05:44:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MK MN KV EU MA PO
08SKOPJE577	DPA CRACKS UP [...] (SBU) Summary: Ethnic Albanian DPA Vice Presidents Imer Selmani and Ruzhdi Matoshi have left the party to form a new one based on "ideas and values," breaking from what they call the thuggish politics of DPA leader Menduh Thaci. Selmani and Matoshi have so far pulled with them a total of three [...]	2008-09-15 05:23:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL MK AL KV
08SKOPJE58	MACEDONIA: NATO READINESS ASSESSMENT [...] (C) Macedonia has made steady progress on NATO-related reform tasks over the past year, including implementation of most of the May 29 Agreement between governing VMRO and opposition DUI (ref A). Implementation of the 2001 Framework Agreement is on track, with timely progress on decentralizat [...]	2008-01-24 10:37:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL
08SKOPJE601	AMBASSADOR MEETS MACEDONIAN LEADERSHIP AS [...] (C) In their first official meeting, PM Gruevski told the Ambassador Sept. 29 that NATO and EU membership remain the GoM's top strategic priorities, adding that despite their political differences he and President Crvenkovski have a similar strategic view of the name issue with Greece. Gruevsk [...]	2008-10-01 18:55:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KAWC ENRG MK GR KV SR MW RS
08SKOPJE614	MACEDONIA: KOSOVO ICJ RESOLUTION AT UNGA [...] (C) Ambassador Reeker made points in reftels to Foreign Minister Milososki on the evening of Oct. 6. DCM followed up with DPM Bocevski on Oct. 7. Macedonia will not support the resolution. Milososki and Bosevski indicated that although Macedonia had not yet made its final decision, it most l [...]	2008-10-07 13:40:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNGA UN KV MK
08SKOPJE616	MACEDONIA TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO OCTOBER 9 [...] (SBU) Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki informed Ambassador Reeker that Macedonia expects to formally recognize Kosovo in a joint announcement with Montenegro tomorrow (Oct 9). Milososki said there would be a session of Parliament beginning 1100 Oct 9, to discuss/recommend recognition; the p [...]	2008-10-08 17:02:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNGA UN KV MK MT
08SKOPJE621	MACEDONIA: GI-EPG NOVEMBER MEETING INFORMATION [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-10 07:15:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PARM PTER KGIC KNNP MCAP PINS MK
08SKOPJE66	MACEDONIA: NEW ERA IN LABOR RELATIONS [...] (SBU) The GOM and the Federation of Free Trade Unions (KCC) signed a collective bargaining agreement for public sector workers on January 16. The agreement will not directly increase civil servants' wages or benefits, since the GOM is already providing public employees with a 34 percent wage [...]	2008-01-28 11:25:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PHUM ECON EAID PGOV MK
08SKOPJE673	DAS STUART JONES VISIT TO SKOPJE, OCTOBER 27-29 [...] (C) Summary: In addition to discussions on the name issue, Macedonian leaders discussed regional, economic, and bilateral issues with EUR DAS Jones during his October 27-29 visit. GoM officials pressed for further development of the Trade Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) U.S. cooperation [...]	2008-11-06 14:52:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	NATO PGOV PHUM PREL KV AL MK
08SKOPJE71	MACEDONIA WILL SUBMIT ANNUAL DECLARATION ON SPACE [...] (SBU) Poloff encouraged MFA State Counselor for Multilateral Affairs Svetlana Geleva to ensure Macedonia's timely submission of its Annual Declaration (AD) on space and ballistic missile policies under the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC),per reftel. Gelev [...]	2008-01-28 13:58:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MTCRE MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA
08SKOPJE725	Teachers Strike Hits at VMRO's Weak Spot [...] (SBU) Summary: A nationwide teachers strike has dragged on for more than a week and closed schools throughout the country, though a settlement may be near. Union leaders have accused the GoM of hardball tactics and outright lies in dealing with the strike; the GoM has countered that the strike [...]	2008-12-02 18:13:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ILO PHUM SOCI PGOV MK
08SKOPJE745	MFA STATE SECRETARY UNDERSCORES MISTRUST IN [...] (C) New MFA State Secretary (#3 in the Ministry) Memedi openly admitted to us Dec. 4 that he shamed or coerced his way into his new position. He was unconcerned about being out of the loop on policy, preferring to concentrate on his own projects in MFA, chief among them building a cadre of et [...]	2008-12-11 09:47:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MK
08SKOPJE748	MACEDONIA: THE RETURN OF "BRAT LJUBE" BOSKOVSKI [...] (C) Former Interior Minister (and ICTY indictee, acquitted) Ljube Boskovski appears ready to return to politics, most likely as a candidate for president in March elections. He claims to be fully committed to Euro-Atlantic integration and to a multi-ethnic Macedonia. Boskovski asserted that [...]	2008-12-12 11:15:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL MK
08SKOPJE92	MACEDONIA WAIVES NEW VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR [...] (SBU) The Macedonian government has suspended implementation of a new (and more cumbersome) visa issuance procedure for Albanian citizens required by the Law on Foreigners, which was passed in 2006 but only came into force this year (ref A). In addition, Macedonian and Albanian officials are [...]	2008-02-06 07:15:00	Embassy Skopje	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM SMIG KCRM AL MK
08SOFIA101	BULGARIA: INPUT FOR NEW REQUIRED REPORT TO [...] (U) The following is Embassy Sofia's response to reftel, which requests input for two new reports to Congress on energy. BACKGROUND: BULGARIA: INCREASINGLY AT THE CENTER OF ENERGY SECURITY ISSUES 2. (U) Bulgaria is increasingly on the front line of European energy security issues. [...]	2008-02-15 14:58:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG SENV APER ABUD
08SOFIA107	BULGARIA: WIREC DELEGATION LIST [...] (U) The Bulgarian Ministry of Economy and Energy informed us February 20 that the Bulgarian delegation to the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference will consist of the following officials: Mr. Petar Dimitrov, Minister, Ministry of Economy and Energy; Ms. Galina Tosheva-Grigor [...]	2008-02-21 05:48:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG SENV EAID SOCI TRGY PGOV BU
08SOFIA111	SPECIAL 301 2008: BULGARIA MAINTAINS IPR MOMENTUM BUT [...] (SBU) Summary: The year after being taken off the Special 301 list, the Government of Bulgaria continued to make impressive strides on IPR. The GOB's model intergovernmental working group continues to meet under new leadership and is taking steps to become even more inclusive. The Ministr [...]	2008-02-21 14:35:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON KIPR ETRD BU
08SOFIA122	BULGARIA, FEELING THE HEAT, WILL CLOSE DUTY-FREE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In response to a pressure campaign organized by the Embassy (abetted by the EU and Bulgarian NGOs) the government announced on February 10 that it will close duty-free shops and gas stations on external borders, long acknowledged as a notorious source of "protected smuggling" h [...]	2008-02-28 13:36:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON BU
08SOFIA124	BULGARIA: 2008 ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] SUMMARY: This cable provides Embassy Sofia's input for the eighth annual Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. Bulgaria is primarily a country of origin and transit, and to a lesser degree a country of destination for human trafficking. The past year has seen a significant energizing o [...]	2008-02-29 11:54:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BU
08SOFIA14	BULGARIANS HIRE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR SOUTH STREAM [...] (C) Bulgargaz, the Bulgarian state-owned energy company, has hired the U.S. law firm Paul Hastings to advise the Bulgarian side as it negotiates an intergovernmental agreement with the Russians on the South Stream pipeline. Paul Hastings partner Mark Lewis confirmed to us January 4 that his [...]	2008-01-09 11:43:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV BU
08SOFIA1410	BULGARIA MARKS THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM TO [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-02 15:12:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM
08SOFIA1411	2008 BUDGET CONTINUES CONSERVATIVE FISCAL POLICY [...] (U) Summary: Bulgaria's 2008 state budget continues the Socialist-led ruling coalition's tradition of conservative fiscal planning. Targeting realistic revenues and expenditures and GDP growth of six percent, the budget envisions a three percent surplus and introduces a 10 percent flat tax [...]	2008-01-04 05:29:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN ECON ENRG PGOV SOCI BU
08SOFIA165	APPLICATION FOR OPIC FINANCE: GTI BULGARIA [...] (SBU) Per reftel, Post has no derogatory information on GTI Bulgaria, TRE-P E.O.O.D., or their known shareholders. Post has been aware of this potential hot zinc galvanizing project for some time and looks forward to receiving additional details about it. We are unaware of any specific info [...]	2008-03-21 13:35:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EINV EFIN BU
08SOFIA17	ONE YEAR IN, BULGARIA FINDS EU MEMBERSHIP BRINGS [...] (C) Summary: Bulgaria welcomed January 1, 2007 with more than just fireworks -- it joined the EU with high expectations and hopes for rapid change. One year later, Bulgarians still overwhelmingly support the EU, but with a collective sigh (or shrug) about membership benefits. Bulgarians we [...]	2008-01-10 12:06:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV PREL BU
08SOFIA171	BULGARIA RECOGNIZES KOSOVO -- FINALLY [...] (C) SUMMARY: After maintaining a careful balancing act following Kosovo's declaration of independence, Bulgaria finally announced it would recognize the new state on March 19 along with Croatia and Hungary. The Council of Ministers gave formal approval on March 20. This puts Bulgaria at the [...]	2008-03-21 15:47:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNMIK BU
08SOFIA18	BULGARIA'S RULING SOCIALISTS SURVIVE FIRST POST-EU [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bulgaria's Socialist-led coalition government successfully bucked the trend of new EU members changing governments during the first post-accession year. Although shaken by a high-profile corruption scandal and social protests, PM Sergei Stanishev's government is intact, with a [...]	2008-01-10 12:50:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV BU
08SOFIA192	BULGARIA ROCKED BY INTERIOR MINISTRY SCANDAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bulgaria has been shaken by a snowballing Interior Ministry scandal that involves top Ministry officials and threatens to destabilize the Socialist-led government of PM Stanishev. The high-profile controversy has already led to the arrest of two top MOI officials and triggered [...]	2008-04-01 15:42:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KCRM KCOR BU
08SOFIA234	PRESIDENT PARVANOV'S VISIT TO ISRAEL: GOOD TERMS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bulgarian President Parvanov's state visit to Israel March 25-27 -- which included a four hour visit to Gaza -- focused on strengthening bilateral ties while maintaining good relations with the Palestinians. The Bulgarians signed a number of bilateral agreements with Israel an [...]	2008-04-17 14:52:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BU
08SOFIA248	REFORMING THE BULGARIAN MINISTRY OF INTERIOR [...] (C) Prime Minister Stanishev's National Security Advisor Petko Sertov told us that the PM wants to reform the Interior Ministry and has requested direct, expert advice from the USG on the best way forward. We must seize this unparalleled opportunity to shape the reform of what has been a c [...]	2008-04-21 15:35:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCRM KCOR BU

08SOFIA254	EU MONITORING MISSION: PESSIMISTIC ABOUT [...] (C) Summary: The European Commission Monitoring Team sent to Sofia to prepare a comprehensive report on Bulgarian reform efforts told us April 17 Brussels is increasingly frustrated with Bulgaria's lack of progress on judicial reform, organized crime and corruption. In a private meeting at [...]	2008-04-23 10:45:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON BU
08SOFIA255	BULGARIAN ACTIVISM IN THE EU (C-RE8-00416) [...] (C) SUMMARY: This cable is in response to REFTEL A questions posed by Washington Analysts regarding how the CE-10 are operating in the EU. Washington analysts may also refer to Embassy Sofia's previous cables on Bulgaria and the EU for additional information (REFTEL B, C, D, E). Post's r [...]	2008-04-23 11:44:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PINR EUN PREL BU
08SOFIA256	BULGARIA CABINET CHANGES: A MIXED BAG [...] (C) Summary: PM Stanishev on April 22 replaced the Interior, Defense, Health, and Agriculture ministers and created a new Deputy Prime Minister position to manage EU funding. Stanishev's move is a cautious, incremental step, constrained by the need to maintain balance in the ruling coaliti [...]	2008-04-23 14:57:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BU
08SOFIA293	BULGARIA REQUESTS HELP TO REVAMP INTERIOR MINISTRY [...] (C) Prime Minister Stanishev's National Security Advisor Petko Sertov told us that the PM requests expert advice from the USG to reform the Interior Ministry. The PM wants support similar to the assistance USG elements recently provided to develop the conceptual design for the new State A [...]	2008-05-09 15:56:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KCOR KCRM BU
08SOFIA303	NEW BULGARIAN DEFENSE MINISTER STRESSES U.S. TIES [...] (C) Summary: In his first meeting with Ambassador Beyrle, new Defense Minister Nikolai Tsonev affirmed the primacy of the bilateral relationship for Bulgaria, thanked the U.S. for its financial support of Bulgarian military modernization and expressed support for continued Bulgarian engagem [...]	2008-05-14 09:51:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR BU
08SOFIA305	BULGARIA NEEDS U.S. SUPPORT TO BREAK AIR FORCE [...] (C/NF) Summary. Rapidly losing capability, the Bulgarian Air Force is in dire need of modernization, but meaningful transformation is made impossible by Bulgaria's overwhelming dependence on Russian airframes. The use of aging Russian aircraft not only limits Bulgarian capabilities, but ma [...]	2008-05-14 11:08:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL MARR BU
08SOFIA310	PRESIDENT PARVANOV'S VISIT TO EGYPT: BOOSTING [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bulgarian President Parvanov's April 13-15 visit to Egypt highlighted Bulgaria's desire to reinvigorate relations with Arab states primarily for commercial and energy purposes. While in Cairo, the Bulgarians signed agreements on investment and cooperation in defense industries [...]	2008-05-16 11:24:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	ENRG PGOV PREL BU
08SOFIA32	BULGARIAN CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR U.S. CANDIDATE TO [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-15 15:47:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL UNGA
08SOFIA329	SOFIA: STRATEGIC LOCATION FOR DOE ENERGY ATTACHE [...] (SBU) The Department of Energy's Attach Program is a resounding success. As DOE considers possible locations for its next Energy Attach, Embassy Sofia encourages a hard look at the superior value we offer. An office here would bracket coverage, analysis, and advocacy in Russia, the Caspian, [...]	2008-05-23 11:41:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG SENV APER BU
08SOFIA331	SOFIA: STRATEGIC LOCATION FOR DOE ENERGY ATTACHE [...] (SBU) The Department of Energy's Attache Program is a resounding success. As DOE considers possible locations for its next Energy Attache, Embassy Sofia encourages a hard look at the superior value we offer. An office here would bracket coverage, analysis, and advocacy in Russia, the Caspia [...]	2008-05-23 13:06:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG SENV APER BU
08SOFIA344	BULGARIA CIVAIR: FAA UPGRADES BULGARIA TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a second round of discussions on May 21, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upgraded Bulgaria's Directorate General Civil Aviation Administration (DGCAA) to Category 1 status, opening the possibility of eventual direct flights between the United States and Sofia by [...]	2008-05-30 11:03:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR ECON BU
08SOFIA345	MOI REFORM UPDATE: INITIAL CONSULTATIONS WITH SENIOR GOB [...] (SBU) Summary. In response to Prime Minister Stanishev's request for expert advice to reform the Ministry of Interior, International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) Senior Law Enforcement Advisor in Belgrade Gary Bennett consulted with lead Bulgarian officials May [...]	2008-05-30 12:30:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KCOR KCRCM BU
08SOFIA354	BULGARIA MOST INTERESTED IN U.S-EU SUMMIT [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-03 10:23:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	EUN PGOV PREL PHUM CU
08SOFIA406	BULGARIA: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] The United States government is aware of two (2) claims of U.S. persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Bulgaria (GOB). 2. List is keyed according to reftel instructions. (A.) Claimant A (ongoing case) (B.) 2000 (C.) In 1999, Claimant A established a subsidiary [...]	2008-06-17 14:39:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV KIDE CASC PGOV BU
08SOFIA471	BULGARGAZ CEO ON CUTS OF GAS FLOW TO GREECE [...] (C) State-owned Bulgargaz CEO Lubomir Denchev told us July 17 that recent interruptions of gas supply to Greece were the result of planned annual maintenance of pipeline infrastructure on Ukrainian territory. He said the year's pipeline maintenance plan is negotiated during annual "dispatch [...]	2008-07-18 08:14:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG ECON EPET BU
08SOFIA505	TRANSCRIPT OF DOCUMENT HANDED OUT BY IRANIAN [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: The following is a transcript of an Iranian document, entitled "The Islamic Republic of Iran's Proposed Package for Constructive Negotiations," provided to us bu the Israeli Embassy. The Israelis found it "interesting" that the Iranian Ambassador handed it out to Bulgarian [...]	2008-07-25 14:28:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	BU IR PGOV PREL
08SOFIA512	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CODEL BORDALLO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Delegate Bordallo, Representative Wilson and Representative Sanchez, Embassy Sofia warmly welcomes you and looks forward to a very successful visit. Your visit comes one month after Secretary Rice's consultations in Sofia and two months after Prime Minister Stanishev's meeting [...]	2008-07-29 09:35:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	OVIP BG
08SOFIA522	IPR IN BULGARIA: MODEST PROGRESS ON A BUMPY ROAD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The GOB continues to make progress on intellectual property rights (IPR). Industry and government are working in tandem to draft amendments to the copyright law, and the Ministry of Culture recently brokered a deal between rights holders and the tourist industry on royalties. [...]	2008-07-31 14:56:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON KIPR ETRD BU
08SOFIA552	BULGARIA: ACTIVE ROLE IN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy FM Keremedchiev agreed on a firm, united EU message to Russia and said Bulgaria would take an active role in providing and facilitating humanitarian assistance. It declined a Georgian request for military assistance. FM Kalfin will offer use of the port of Burgas as a [...]	2008-08-12 17:06:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV RU GG BU
08SOFIA561	CODEL BORDALLO DISCUSSES DEFENSE COOPERATION, F-16S, VISA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: CODEL Bordallo visited Bulgaria from August 5-8, at the invitation of Parliament Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Solomon Passy, to tour the Novo Selo Training Area and meet with senior Bulgarian officials and parliamentarians. The CODEL expressed satisfaction with the No [...]	2008-08-15 12:30:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OVIP BU
08SOFIA584	FY09 NADR REQUEST FOR UXO REMEDIATION NEAR SOFIA [...] (U) SUMMARY. Post greatly appreciates the funding provided in Reftel A to support Bulgarian UXO clean up efforts at Chelopechene Ammo Storage Facility. With these resources, the Bulgarians predict they can complete the clean up of most of the blast site before the end of the year. However, [...]	2008-08-28 13:02:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL MARR BU
08SOFIA59	BULGARIAN ENGAGEMENT IN IRAQ IN 2008 AND BEYOND [...] (S) Summary: Bulgaria's Parliament will soon ratify the extension of its 154-soldier mission in Iraq through April 1, 2009. Despite broad public disapproval and opposition from within the ruling Socialist Party, the ruling coalition continues, overall, to support engagement in Iraq and desi [...]	2008-01-24 15:01:00	Embassy Sofia	SECRET	PGOV PREL MARR BU IZ
08SOFIA637	SETTING UP A BULGARIAN COUNTER-OC TASK FORCE: [...] (SBU) Summary. Interior Minister Mikov and Deputy Minister Yankulova welcomed the results of the U.S. assessment of the Interior Ministry (MOI) and agreed to implement our recommendation to create a centralized pilot counter-OC task force. Mikov requested U.S. practical assistance. Post s [...]	2008-09-30 07:50:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KCOR KCRM BU
08SOFIA663	BULGARIA: DVC WITH MFA, SHARED VIEWS ON KOSOVO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ambassador McEldowney hosted a Kosovo DVC between EUR DAS Stuart Jones and Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lyubomir Kyuchukov, Western Balkans Office Director Krassimir Tulechki on October 10. The Bulgarians stressed the importance of EULEX deployment as soon as [...]	2008-10-16 14:48:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON BU KV
08SOFIA67	FOREIGN MINISTER KALFIN ON SOUTH STREAM [...] (C) Summary: Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kalfin told Ambassador January 25 the signing of the South Stream intergovernmental agreement (IGA) had been in doubt until the last hours of Putin's January 18-19 visit. Kalfin defended the late night negotiations and last minute signing saying Bulg [...]	2008-01-29 15:25:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG ECON PGOV BU
08SOFIA681	BULGARIA: MFA ON NATO EXPANSION, KOSOVO, RUSSIA [...] (C) Summary. MFA Security Policy Director Petio Petev stressed Bulgaria's support for MAP for Georgia and Ukraine and eventual NATO membership for all of the Western Balkans. While pessimistic on resolving differences between NATO and Russia, he was upbeat on Bulgaria's ability to contribute [...]	2008-10-28 12:25:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR BU
08SOFIA683	BULGARIA TO CLOSE MONEY-LAUNDERING LOOP-HOLE, BUT [...] (C) Summary: In response to intense lobbying by the Embassy (and later joined by the European Commission and several Bulgarian NGOs) the Bulgarians will close a long-standing loop-hole in financial reporting that was exploited to great effect by money launderers. The loop-hole allowed lar [...]	2008-10-28 14:43:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV PREL PTER BU
08SOFIA684	STRATEGY FOR EXPANDING BULGARIAN ENGAGEMENT IN [...] (C) Summary. Bulgaria has 470 soldiers in Afghanistan (up from 80 in 2006),most of whom are in Kandahar. The Bulgarians will add their first Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT),in cooperation with the Tennessee National Guard, to Kandahar in February 2009. Withdrawal of 152 troop [...]	2008-10-29 11:55:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR BU
08SOFIA712	DASD ZAKHEIM PROPOSES ADDITIONAL BULGARIAN ISAF [...] (C) Summary. DASD Zakheim expressed appreciation for Bulgaria's strong and sustained participation in Iraq and Afghanistan and stressed the need for a plan to increase Bulgarian contributions to ISAF as its Iraq mission ends this December. Bulgaria currently has 470 soldiers in Afghanistan [...]	2008-11-06 14:32:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR BU
08SOFIA713	STRATEGY FOR EXPANDING BULGARIAN ENGAGEMENT IN [...] (NATO CONFIDENTIAL REL/UK) Summary. Bulgaria has 470 soldiers in Afghanistan (up from 80 in 2006),most of whom are in Kandahar. The Bulgarians will add their first Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT),in cooperation with the Tennessee National Guard, to Kandahar in February 2009. [...]	2008-11-07 09:12:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR BU
08SOFIA721	COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR LUKAS KOHLER AND MATHEW [...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for Mr. Lukas Kohler and Mr. Mathew Haarsager, from November 15 - 17, 2008. The purpose of this visit is to hold discussions with Bulgarian financial and government officials. PLEASE NOTE: a Visa is required for official and diplomatic visit [...]	2008-11-14 12:12:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BU
08SOFIA731	BULGARIA: FULLY COMMITED TO THE CURRENCY BOARD [...] (C) Summary: Bulgaria remains fully commited to the currency board and has no exit strategy from the CB arrangement besides Euro adoption. If the board comes under pressure, officials here expect to see a process of market-driven euroization rather than a move away from the fixed exchange ra [...]	2008-11-21 13:24:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PGOV BU
08SOFIA736	CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK [...] The President of the Central Israelite Religious Council, Mr. Robert Djerassi, requested U.S. Embassy Sofia to transmit the following message on behalf of the Council to President-elect Barack Obama. 2. Begin text: Your Excellency, The Central Israelite Religious Council compliments [...]	2008-11-21 13:41:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	OPDC PREL OVIP BU
08SOFIA738	BULGARIA AND RUSSIAN INFLUENCE: SHIFTING [...] (C) Summary: Bulgarian public opinion is consistently positive toward Russia for several reasons: shared culture, language and religion; a popular mythology about Russia "liberating" Bulgaria from Ottoman Turkey; and shady business connections. Russia also wields influence with a generation [...]	2008-11-21 13:57:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ENRG BU
08SOFIA742	BULGARIAN DENIES ARMS SHIPMENTS TO KURDS [...] (C) Summary. The Bulgarian government denies any knowledge of a shipment of Bulgarian arms and ammunition to the Regional Government of Kurdistan, as alleged in a front-page article in the November 23 Washington Post, and has offered to work with us to track available evidence of a possib [...]	2008-11-24 14:06:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR BU
08SOFIA775	BULGARIA: PM ANGRY AND DEFENSIVE IN FACE OF EU [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Stanishev is showing signs of stress from intense domestic political infighting, an economic downturn, negative international press and sustained EU criticism. Uncharastically angry and defensive in a December 3 meeting with the Ambassador, he lashed out at EU c [...]	2008-12-10 11:07:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON PREL BU
08SOFIA815	OVERVIEW OF BULGARIA'S CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY PROGRAM [...] (U) This is Embassy Sofia's response to Ref A Department of Commerce request for information on Bulgaria's civil nuclear energy program. OVERVIEW OF BULGARIA'S CIVIL NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM --------------------------------------------- ----- 2. (U) Bulgaria ratified the Statute of th [...]	2008-12-29 13:41:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO BU
08SOFIA87	BULGARIAN MILITARY MODERNIZATION PLAN POSITIVE BUT [...] (C) Summary: A new Bulgarian Ministry of Defense plan for military modernization calls for a reduction of 3,000 to 5,000 service members, elimination or closure of certain unnecessary weapon systems and facilities, and the integration of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff. The fu [...]	2008-02-11 08:42:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR BU
08STATE100108	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR SOMALI CANDIDATES TO [...] Reftel nominated nineteen candidates to attend the Interdicting Terrorist Activities course from September 22 to October 3 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As per reftel, Embassy Nairobi has reviewed mission records and found no credible information of gross human rights violations by the nominees l [...]	2008-09-18 20:20:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	KDEM PHUM PGOV PINS PREL SO
08STATE100116	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for both individuals be filed with as much t [...]	2008-09-18 20:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE100304	SUDAN - WEEKLY REPORTING ON UNAMID DEPLOYMENT [...] This is an action cable - see paragraphs 4-6 as applicable. 2. The Administration and the Department view the deployment of additional peacekeeping troops to Darfur as one of its highest priorities for 2008. An Egyptian battalion and an Ethiopian battalion taskforce are next in line for dep [...]	2008-09-19 13:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	KPKO PREL SU
08STATE100349	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING COURSE - [...] (SBU) The Deparment of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 8, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: September 18, 2008 Training Date for Name: Thomas Ndayisaba Rank: Lieutenant DOB: Januar [...]	2008-09-19 14:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR RW
08STATE100500	LEBANON: LEAHY VETTING FOR PARTICIPANTS IN INL'S [...] (U) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese law enforcement personnel listed below. Please note that if at any time the [...]	2008-09-19 18:05:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	APER ASEC NAS LE
08STATE100914	DEMARCHE PRIOR TO POSSIBLE VISIT BY PAKISTAN [...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Beijing. See requested action in Para 3. 2. (C) Background: China shares our concern about instability in Pakistan and has requested closer coordination with the United States on Pakistan. China has significant interests in Pakistan and provided s [...]	2008-09-22 13:13:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	CH EAID ECON EFIN PGOV PK PREL PTER
08STATE100958	JUNE 25, 2008 U.S.-RUSSIA JOINT DATA EXCHANGE [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 25, a U.S. interagency delegation led by State/L conducted talks at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow to discuss liability provisions in the JDEC Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). Failure to resolve liability and taxation issues has been an impediment to th [...]	2008-09-22 14:42:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PARM PREL RS
08STATE10115	UZBEKISTAN GSP PETITIONS: REQUEST FOR INTERIM [...] (U) This is an action request; please see para 9. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: The USG is presently continuing to review two petitions against Uzbekistan under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. The first petition, dating to 1999, alleges Uzbekistan's failure to [...]	2008-01-31 20:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD KIPR ECON PREL
08STATE101192	INDICTMENT OF FOUR MALAYSIAN ENTITIES AND THE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: On September 17, a federal grand jury in Miami, Florida returned a superseding indictment charging eight individuals and eight corporations, including two individuals and two corporations in Malaysia, in conne [...]	2008-09-22 20:46:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC PREL PARM IR MY
08STATE101209	DEMARCHE REQUEST: U.S. GRAIN EXPORTS TO JAPAN [...] This is an action request. Please see para 2. 2. In response to developments in Japan on the tainted rice scandal and subsequent cancellations of tenders for rice and wheat, Embassy Tokyo is requested to deliver a demarche to relevant Japanese ministries emphasizing the following points and [...]	2008-09-22 21:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR ETRD JA
08STATE101233	NATIONAL SECURITY AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN THE [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-22 23:43:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KNNP PREL PARM
08STATE101399	(U) SECRETARY RICE'S SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 [...] (U) September 18, 2008; 4:00 p.m.; Washington, DC. 2. (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary A/S Thomas A. Shannon, WHA Deputy Spokesman Robert Wood, PA Hillary Thompson (Notetaker) EL SALVADOR FM Marisol Argueta Charg Carmen Tobar Director General Werner Romero Astrid Moreno (No [...]	2008-09-23 14:37:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA PREL ENRG ES
08STATE101519	(S) MALAYSIAN-BASED SUPPLIER TO IRAN SEEKS [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background/Objectives: The United States Government has information indicating that in April and again in mid-August 2008, the Malaysian-based procurement firm Evertop Services was working to acquire crystal osci [...]	2008-09-23 16:27:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ MY IR
08STATE101603	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]	2008-09-23 17:48:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE101606	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]	2008-09-23 17:49:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE101608	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]	2008-09-23 17:50:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE101610	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]	2008-09-23 17:51:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE101698	ISN DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY HAYWARD'S MEETINGS [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 3. 2. (C) SUMMARY: ISN DAS Mary Alice Hayward led a State Department team in September 8 meetings with Ambassador Naela Gabr (Assistant Minister),Khalid Shamaa (Deputy Assistant Minister),and other Egyptian officials to discuss Nuclear Nonprolife [...]	2008-09-23 19:15:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM NPT IAEA EG IS IR
08STATE101868	TRAVEL ALERT - ARABIAN PENINSULA AND PERSIAN [...] This Travel Alert is being issued to warnAmericans about heightened security concerns in and around the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf. U.S. citizens traveling to or already in the region are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their s [...]	2008-09-24 00:23:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC PTER AMGT XF XI
08STATE102404	KUDOS FOR HARARE 863 [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-24 21:43:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV ECON ZI
08STATE102553	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050123747 for carbines and technical data to Malaysia. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...]	2008-09-25 13:53:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC MY
08STATE102660	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050122921 for the export of infrared searchlights to Russia. Post is requested to complete t [...]	2008-09-25 15:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC RS
08STATE102661	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050123038 for the export of abrasion resistant steel plating to Mexico. Post is requested to [...]	2008-09-25 15:24:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC MX
08STATE103379	TRAVEL WARNING - ISRAEL, THE WEST BANK AND GAZA [...] This Travel Warning updates information on the general security environment in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, and reminds American citizens of threats to themselves and to U.S. interests in those locations. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to remain mindful of security [...]	2008-09-26 19:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER AMGT ASEC IS GZ WE
08STATE103384	(U) ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON'S SEPTEMBER 23, [...] Classified by WHA Assistant Secretary Shannon. Reason: 1.4 (d) 2. (U) September 23, 2008; 5:15 p.m.; New York. 3. (C) Participants: U.S. Assistant Secretary Shannon Hillary Thompson (Notetaker) NICARAGUA FM Santos (Notetaker) 4. (C) SUMMARY. Assistant Secretary Shannon m [...]	2008-09-26 19:30:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	BL CG CU NU PREL UNGA
08STATE103443	ISN DAS HAYWARD'S MEETINGS WITH ISRAELI OFFICIALS [...] (C) SUMMARY: ISN DAS Mary Alice Hayward, accompanied by a State Department delegation, briefed Israeli officials September 11 on the delegation's September 8 meeting in Cairo on Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT),International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference (GC),and nucle [...]	2008-09-26 20:39:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	EG ENRG IS KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA
08STATE103448	CORAL TRIANGLE INITIATIVE: BACKGROUND & GUIDANCE [...] This is a joint State-USAID action request for Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Dili, Honiara, Port Moresby, Bangkok, and Canberra. See para 7. 2. Summary: Posts are requested to provide political and public diplomacy support to highlight USG involvement in the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) [...]	2008-09-26 20:52:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV EAID AORC EFIS KGHG BP ID PP RP TT XB XV
08STATE103508	REGIONAL REFUGEE COORDINATOR NDJAMENA DUTIES AND [...] As noted reftel, Perlita Muiruri has taken up duties as the Regional Refugee Coordinator (RefCoord) for Chad, Darfur, the Central African Republic, and Cameroon. The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM),would like to draw your attention to the important role played by the Nd [...]	2008-09-27 01:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF CD CM CT
08STATE103511	NOTIFICATION OF AFFECTED STATES: HIJACKING OF BELIZE-FLAGGED [...] (SBU) This message is NIACT due to potential fast-breaking events, and urgent action is required from action addressees. 2. (U) Classified by Acting DAS James Knight, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). 3. (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 4-7. OBJECTIVES ---------- 4. (S/Rel to Ukrai [...]	2008-09-27 03:33:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	EWWT MOPS PREL PHSA XA SO RS LG BH UP
08STATE10356	MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) Chadian military engaged rebel forces for the first time between Massakory and Massaguet, 60-90 miles NE of the capital. President Deby reportedly returned to N?Djamena January 31. N?DJAMENA QUIET OVERNIGHT; MORE FRENCH TROOPS ARRIVE --------------------------------------------- -- [...]	2008-02-01 11:55:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE103751	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]	2008-09-29 14:32:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE103754	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING COURSE - [...] (SBU) The Deparment of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 8, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: September 18, 2008 Training Date for Name: Thomas Ndayisaba Rank: Lieutenant DOB: Januar [...]	2008-09-29 14:34:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR RW
08STATE103757	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]	2008-09-29 14:35:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE103919	REGIONAL ENERGY OFFICERS TRAINING SESSION, [...] (SBU) The State Department,s Bureau of Economics and Energy (EEB) and Embassy Athens will host a conference on Eurasian Energy with energy officers from the region October 14-15 in Athens. The purpose of this meeting will be to provide energy officers a forum to discuss energy developments i [...]	2008-09-29 19:40:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG EPET
08STATE104018	LEBANON: LEAHY VETTING FOR PARTICIPANTS IN ATA [...] (U) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese law enforcement personnel listed below. Please note that if at any time the [...]	2008-09-29 22:30:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	APER ASEC LE
08STATE104161	LEBANON: LEAHY VETTING FOR PARTICIPANTS IN INL'S [...] (U) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese law enforcement personnel listed below. Please note that if at any time the [...]	2008-09-30 14:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	APER ASEC NAS LE
08STATE104488	UNDER SECRETARY BURNS' MEETING WITH UZBEKISTAN [...] (C) Under Secretary Burns met with Uzbek Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov on September 26 in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly. Norov told Burns that the Government of Uzbekistan was satisfied with the U.S.-Uzbek relationship, and hoped the relationship would grow in a balan [...]	2008-09-30 20:37:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC NATO PHUM KDEM PREL KMAR AF RS UZ
08STATE104508	(SBU) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED [...] (SBU) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as muc [...]	2008-09-30 21:14:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE104566	U/S BURNS' CONVERSATION WITH TIMOR-LESTE [...] (U) September 26, 2008; 5:30 p.m.; New York. 2. (U) Participants: U.S. Under Secretary William Burns Daniel Delk, EAP/MTS (Notetaker) Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta, President Zacarias da Costa, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nelson Santos, Permanent Representative, UN Mission Jorge Camo [...]	2008-09-30 23:51:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP ECON KMCA MARR PMIL
08STATE104822	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): THE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "The Perchlorate Family of Chemicals" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (POC) f [...]	2008-10-01 15:28:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR UK AS
08STATE105029	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): NORTH [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "North Korea's Missile Program" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (POC) for d [...]	2008-10-01 19:50:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	MTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR UK AS
08STATE105083	MONTENEGRO-SERBIA PRESSURE POINTS [...] (U) This is an Embassy Podgorica cable. 2. (C) Summary: Relations between Montenegro and Serbia, which had been normalizing after a cool period following Montenegro's referendum and independence in 2006, could be headed for rough waters in the next few months if Montenegro recognizes Kosovo [...]	2008-10-01 21:11:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL MW KV SR
08STATE105103	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): IRAN,S [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (S) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Iran's Ballistic Missile Program" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (POC) for [...]	2008-10-01 21:43:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	MTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR UK AS IR
08STATE105132	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): CHINA'S RECORD ON CONTROLLING MISSILE-RELATED EXPORTS [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-01 22:02:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	MTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR UK AS CH
08STATE105140	TRAVEL WARNING - PAKISTAN [...] This Travel Warning updates information on security incidents and reminds U.S. citizens of ongoing security concerns in Pakistan. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning dated August 7, 2008. 2. The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against non-essential travel [...]	2008-10-01 22:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC PK
08STATE105276	(U) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON SHIA POLITICAL [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-02 13:28:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PINR PGOV PINS BA
08STATE105409	LESOTHO NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW [...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of date, it possesses no credible information of gross violationsof human rights by the security officers below: a) Name: Seabata NTHABI Gender: Male Date of birth: 17 April, 1968 Passport no.: SA 000205 Date of issue: 01 [...]	2008-10-02 15:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT
08STATE105458	Secretary Rice's Message on the 233rd Anniversary of [...] Please post appropriately the following message from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. 2. Begin text: On behalf of the Department of State, I extend my best wishes and sincere congratulations to the United States Marine Corps on your 233rd anniversary on November 10. [...]	2008-10-02 17:04:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ASEC KMSG
08STATE105464	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): SYRIA'S [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Syria's Ballistic Missile Program and Foreign Suppliers" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Po [...]	2008-10-02 17:12:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	MTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR UK AS
08STATE105491	DEMARCHE: LAX HONDURAN CONTROLS ON U.S.-SUPPLIED [...] (U) Action request contained in paras 2 and 3. 2. (S/NF) Summary: The USG has become aware that light anti- tank weapons (LAWs) and grenades supplied to Honduras under the Foreign Military Sales program were recovered in Mexico and Colombia. The Department's Bureau of Political Militar [...]	2008-10-02 17:57:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	MASS MCAP PARM HO
08STATE105536	TRAVEL WARNING - SUDAN [...] This Travel Warning updates U.S. citizens to security concerns in Sudan. The Department of State continues to warn against all travel to Sudan due to the threats from armed conflicts and from terrorism. American citizens who choose to remain in Sudan should review their security posture, and [...]	2008-10-02 18:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL AF SU
08STATE105626	TSA REVIEW TEAMS VISITS [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) Summary and action request: In response to the recent general increase in terrorist activity in the broader Middle East and South Asia, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to temporarily increase its monitorin [...]	2008-10-02 20:15:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC EAIR KTER UA KU QA
08STATE105786	(U) Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister?s [...] (U) Classified by EAP Acting Assistant Secretary Glyn Davies, Department of State. Reason 1.4 (b),(d),(h). 2. (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Aso?s foreign policies will remain consistent with those of Fukuda and Abe, assured Deputy Foreign Minister Kenichiro Sasae during back-to-back meet [...]	2008-10-02 22:02:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL AF KS KN PK JA MARR
08STATE105997	CHINESE ENTITY CONTINUES EFFORTS TO SUPPLY [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: In July 2008, the U.S. shared with China information indicating that the Chinese firm Polytechnologies Inc. had concluded contracts in February 2008 to supply a fiber coil winding machine and integ [...]	2008-10-03 15:55:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA CH PK
08STATE106079	TRILATERAL STRATEGIC DIALOGUE SENIOR OFFICIALS [...] (C) Summary: Under Secretary Burns hosted his Trilateral Strategic Dialogue (TSD) counterparts, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Secretary Michael L'Estrange and Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Deputy Foreign Minister Kenichiro Sasae, at the TSD Senior Offi [...]	2008-10-03 17:24:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	AS JA PREL
08STATE106151	BOUCHER AND NOROV: PRAGMATIC STEPS FORWARD [...] (C) SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, Richard Boucher, and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister, Vladimir Norov, met September 27 on the margins of the UN General Assembly and discussed: overland supply to Afghanistan, human rights, religious freedom, the Red Cross, counter nar [...]	2008-10-03 18:32:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ASEC PHUM KDEM PMAR PK AF UZ
08STATE106288	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR) -- U.S. [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) BACKGROUND/ACTION REQUEST: Request Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared "U.S. Proposal on Machine Tools" in paragraph 3 below and the interagency cleared "U.S. Proposal on Technical Outreach" in paragraph 4 below t [...]	2008-10-03 20:54:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE ETTC PREL PARM KSCA FR AU
08STATE106863	ACTION REQUEST: UNGA - OPTIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy is requested to approach host government at the appropriate level to share U.S. concerns about the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (OPESCR),and to request a small change in the proposed UN [...]	2008-10-06 23:11:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM
08STATE10690	ADDRESSING PROTECTION CONCERNS OF UIGHUR ASYLUM [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs three and four. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) The Department requests the Embassy ask the Government of United Arab Emirates (UAEG) not to return Chinese Uighur Muslim Abduhalik Nazar to China without appropriate consideration of h [...]	2008-02-01 20:54:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	CH KIRF KISL PHUM PREF PREL
08STATE107020	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Shipping and Proliferation: Industry Operations and Their Benefits to Proliferators" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technol [...]	2008-10-07 14:10:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	MTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR UK AS
08STATE107113	MALAYSIA-BASED, IRANIAN-RUN PROCUREMENT FIRM [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: The U.S. has information indicating that a Malaysia-based entity with ties to Iran's ballistic missile program was working to procure goods manufactured by the German firm Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik (HBM) on b [...]	2008-10-07 14:48:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA GM IR ML SN
08STATE107421	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for both individuals be filed with as much t [...]	2008-10-07 19:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL IZ

08STATE107520	(S) EFFORTS BY NORTH KOREA TO PROCURE CONTROLLED [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background: On several occasions, we have raised with Swiss officials exports of machine tools by the Swiss firm Schaublin Machines that posed potential proliferation concerns (Reftels). In response, Swiss autho [...]	2008-10-07 21:07:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ CH KN
08STATE107534	REQUEST FOR HEAD OF STATE-LEVEL DEMARCHE BY [...] This is an action request for the Ambassador or Charge. OBJECTIVE --------- 2. The U.S. is engaged in a targeted effort to engage 17 countries who share close bilateral relations with the U.S., and whose UNGA voting records do not reflect that partnership, to raise awareness at the hi [...]	2008-10-07 22:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL UNGA LI
08STATE10780	MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) The Chadian Army engaged rebel forces in more than one incident. Embassy N'Djamena notes skirmishes occurred approximately 50 miles outside the capital, while French estimates placed the incidents within 18 miles of the city. 2. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports a military build-up [...]	2008-02-02 01:14:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE108096	NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT): DEMARCHE [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. (C) ISN Acting Assistant Secretary Patricia McNerney called in Ukrainian Embassy officials on October 2 to request that Ukraine not move forward in proposing in the UN First (Disarmament) Committee (UNFC) its draft resolution on the Nonp [...]	2008-10-08 20:55:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL UNGA NPT IAEA UP
08STATE108114	SAUDI NEGOTIATIONS WITH TALIBAN AND AFGHAN [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 3. 2. (U) In his September 30 Eid message, President Karzai said, "Since two years I have been sending letters and messages to the Saudi king, and requested him, as a world Muslim leader, to help us bring peace in Afghanistan. The preparation for nego [...]	2008-10-08 21:59:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PINS PREL PTER SA AF
08STATE108136	(S) POSSIBLE NEW RUSSIAN AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER [...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARAGRAPH 7. BACKGROUND 2. (S/NF) RECENT INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION INDICATES THAT IRANIAN AND RUSSIAN MILITARY OFFICIALS HAVE COME TO AN INITIAL AGREEMENT ON THE PROVISION OF ADVANCED AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS TO IRAN. THESE SYSTEMS COULD BE PROVIDE [...]	2008-10-08 23:55:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	ETTC PARM PREL MASS RS IR
08STATE108236	RUSSIAN FIRM SELLING INTEGRATED OPTICAL CHIPS AND [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Moscow, please see paragraph 6. 2. (S) Background/Objectives: The United States Government has information indicating that since at least early 2007, the Russian firm Optolink facilitated the sale of integrated optical chips (IOCs) to the Advanced [...]	2008-10-09 13:09:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC RS PK CH
08STATE10826	MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) ARTILLERY AND AUTOMATIC WEAPONS FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE EMBASSY AS FIGHTING BETWEEN CHADIAN MILITARY FORCES AND REBELS SPREAD INTO THE CAPITAL, EMBASSY N?DJAMENA REPORTS. COMBAT CONTINUES AROUND PRESIDENT DEBY?S PALACE, WHICH IS NEAR THE CHANCERY. THE SITUATION IN EASTERN CHAD REMAINED C [...]	2008-02-02 13:12:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE108393	U.S.-PAKISTAN STRATEGIC DIALOGUE ADDRESSES [...] (U) This cable summarizes the economic overview session of the U.S. Pakistan Strategic Dialogue plenary session as well as economic-related issues raised during Deputy Secretary Negroponte and Foreign Minister Qureshi,s small group meeting prior to the plenary session. Participants in the sm [...]	2008-10-09 15:55:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PK PREL EFIN ENRG EAID ECON EINV
08STATE108452	U.S.-PAKISTAN STRATEGIC DIALOGUE DISCUSSES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Secretary Negroponte and Foreign Minister Qureshi hosted the third U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue on September 29 in Washington, D.C. Reftels describe sessions and economic and agriculture issues. On security cooperation, the delegations discussed in detail the Coaliti [...]	2008-10-09 17:21:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PK PREL EFIN ENRG EAID ECON EINV
08STATE108601	LEAHY VETTING FOR LAF AND ISF CANDIDATES FOR [...] (U) In response to referenced Leahy vetting requests, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces and Lebanese Armed Forces personnel listed below. [...]	2008-10-09 20:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	APER ASEC NAS LE
08STATE108662	DEMARCHE REGARDING SOMALIA SANCTIONS UNSC [...] This is an action request. Please see para 2. -------------- ACTION REQUEST -------------- 2. At the highest appropriate level, action addressees are requested to inform French and UK counterparts that the United States cannot agree to the automatic expiration of the sanctions after twel [...]	2008-10-09 22:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER XW UNSC
08STATE108896	FUTURE U.S. SUPPORT FOR GERMAN-LED BORDER EFFORTS [...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) The United States remains committed to helping Lebanon control its porous border with Syria, but will not contribute directly to the eastward expansion of Germany's mismanaged Northern Border Pilot Proj [...]	2008-10-10 14:33:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV KPAL SY LE GM
08STATE10895	TFCDO1: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 4 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY N'DJAMENA REPORTS NO AMERICAN CASUALTIES STEMMING FROM THE ONGOING BATTLE BETWEEN CHADIAN MILITARY FORCES AND REBELS NEAR THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE AND THE EMBASSY. FOUR AMERICAN RESIDENCES WERE LOOTED. MOST AMERICAN CITIZENS ARE STANDING FAST IN THREE LOCATIONS IN N'DJAMENA. COMMU [...]	2008-02-03 01:20:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE108966	DEMARCHE REQUEST-AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPATION IN IRAQ [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 3. Purpose ------- 2. (U) Embassy Baghdad would like to selectively expand international participation in the Iraq Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) program (reftel) and has identified agriculture as an element of the PRT program appropr [...]	2008-10-10 16:16:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID EAGR PREL IZ AS
08STATE109138	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): "RISK [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Risk (Uncontrolled) Technologies Useful to Ballistic Missile Programs" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Re [...]	2008-10-10 20:11:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR UK AS
08STATE109141	ADDITION OF IRANIAN-AFFIILIATED MAYROW TRADING [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) On September 17, 2008, the U.S. took a number of actions to help protect Coalition Forces operating in Iraq and Afghanistan by implementing regulatory steps to disrupt the flow of U.S.-origin commo [...]	2008-10-10 20:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN
08STATE109147	IRANIAN UAV PROGRAM SEEKING JAPANESE-ORIGIN ITEMS [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Tokyo, please see paragraph 6. 2. (S) Background: In mid September 2008, the U.S. shared with the GOJ information indicating that in June and July 2008, a procurement manager for the Iranian UAV entities Fan Pardazan and Qods Aviation (or Aeronauti [...]	2008-10-10 20:23:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	MTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA JA IR MY
08STATE109148	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Paris please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) Guidance for use by the Embassy REP to the October 16, 2008 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (POC) meeting is provided in paragraph 3. 3. (C) BEGIN GUIDANCE: NOTE: Embassy REP [...]	2008-10-10 20:24:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE PARM PREL MNUC KSCA TSPA ETTC FR
08STATE109154	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Paris please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) Guidance for use by the Embassy REP to the October 16, 2008 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (POC) meeting is provided in paragraph 3. 3. (C) BEGIN GUIDANCE: NOTE: Embassy REP [...]	2008-10-10 20:30:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE PARM PREL MNUC KSCA TSPA ETTC FR
08STATE10921	TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION [...] (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena confirms fighting between rebel and Chadian forces resumed at 0015 EST. The French Embassy told Post they have suspended movements from N'Djamena assembly points to the airport. Post sustained indirect fire; staff at the Chancery moved to the safe haven. There are [...]	2008-02-03 16:49:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE10945	TFCDO1: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 6 [...] (SBU)Forty-one Embassy staff and 1 private Amcit were relocated by theFrench military and are safe at the French-controlled N'Djamena Airport. Approximately 35 additional private Amcits have reached the Airport and areawaiting evacuation. Embassy operations have been relocated to the airport a [...]	2008-02-03 23:45:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL CD AMGT PINR
08STATE109750	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050123038 for the export of armor plating to Mexico. Post is requested to complete this Blue [...]	2008-10-14 17:40:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC MX
08STATE109819	IRANIAN BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM'S CONTINUED INTEREST IN PROCURING VACUUM FURNACE FROM SOUTH AFRICA (S) [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-14 19:18:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL SF IR
08STATE109845	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): "BROKERING CONTROLS IN THE UNITED STATES ON DUAL-USE ITEMS" Classified By: ISN/MTR DIRECTOR PAM DURHAM FOR REASONS 1.4 (B),(D),AND (H). [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-14 20:03:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR UK AS NL
08STATE109945	Travel Alert [...] This Travel Alert updates security information for U.S. citizens traveling and living in Mexico. It replaces the Travel Alert for Mexico dated April 14, 2008, and expires on April 14, 2009. 2. While millions of U.S. Citizens safely visit Mexico each year, including thousands who cross th [...]	2008-10-14 23:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC MX
08STATE10999	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING [...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to [...]	2008-02-04 12:32:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE110013	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): U.S. [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) Action request: The non-paper in paragraph 3 below provides a brief summary of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)-related contacts between the U.S. and non-MTCR countries since the November 2007 Athens MTCR Plenary. As [...]	2008-10-15 12:05:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE PARM PREL KSCA TSPA ETTC FR AS
08STATE110066	REQUEST FOR HIGH-LEVEL PROLIFERATION SECURITY [...] (SBU) BACKGROUND: Prior to the fifth anniversary of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI),the U.S. sought PSI endorsements from as many countries around the world as possible (refs A and B). While Uruguay did not respond to that U.S. call (or to Canada's outreach efforts),Uruguayan [...]	2008-10-15 14:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KNNP MNUC PARM PREL UY
08STATE110079	PSI: WELCOMING BRUNEI,S COMMITMENT TO THE [...] (C) BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: On September 10, 2008, the Embassy of Brunei provided a diplomatic note to the Department conveying the official decision of its government to support the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Statement of Interdiction Principles. Brunei had waffled on its co [...]	2008-10-15 14:16:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	KNNP MNUC PARM PREL BX
08STATE110175	HOW A POST CAN REFER CASES TO THE U.S. REFUGEE [...] Summary. The U.S. operates a refugee resettlement program coordinated by the State Department through the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, Office of Admissions (PRM/A). Under this program, tens of thousands of refugees of many nationalities are identified, interviewed, and ultimat [...]	2008-10-15 17:14:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT APER CVIS PHUM PREF
08STATE110301	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050125454 for the export of C-130 aircraft components to the Netherlands. Post is requested [...]	2008-10-15 20:32:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC NL
08STATE110302	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050107593 for the export of C-130 spare parts and engine components to Malaysia. Embassy is [...]	2008-10-15 20:33:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC MY
08STATE110380	ARAB DIPLOMATIC REENGAGEMENT IN IRAQ: MANAGING [...] (C) SUMMARY: Over the last year, the USG has strongly encouraged the Arab countries to reengage with the Government of Iraq. This effort remains a top policy priority and is now bearing fruit, with a string of recent high-level Arab visits and commitments by Arab governments to open embassies [...]	2008-10-15 23:20:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV XF IZ
08STATE110623	SIGNING OF HOTLINE CONSOLIDATION AGREEMENT [...] This is an action request. Post is requested to convey, under cover of a diplomatic note, the information at para 2 to appropriate host government officials. Post assistance is appreciated. 2. Text of diplomatic note: Complimentary opening ...and has the honor to refer to the Embassy [...]	2008-10-16 17:56:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL RS
08STATE110691	ELIMINATION OF UKRAINIAN SCUD MISSILES [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (S) Background: At the July 31-August 1 U.S.-Ukraine Nonproliferation Working Group (NPWG) meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine indicated its readiness to move forward to eliminate its SCUD missiles and related equipment. (NOTE: In 1994 the U. [...]	2008-10-16 19:23:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	MTCRE PARM PREL
08STATE110754	KUDOS ON JAPANESE REPORTING AND ADVOCACY [...] (U) As we in Washington are well aware, the last few months have been very challenging ones for staff at Embassy Tokyo and the consulates. You have been forced to juggle responsibilities associated with Japan's G-8 year, a busy summer transfer season, and Washington's need for information abo [...]	2008-10-16 21:51:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD PGOV PREL JA
08STATE110756	IRAN, NORTH KOREA, AND SYRIA NONPROLIFERATION ACT [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Moscow please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) Background: The Iran, North Korea and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA) requires periodic reports to Congress identifying foreign entities with respect to whom there is credible information indicating that th [...]	2008-10-16 21:56:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC RS
08STATE110980	CAMEROON: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MILITARY [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of October 8, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the 2nd Rapid Intervention Battalion unit. 2. (U) Post is permitted to provide the following statement to authorized parti [...]	2008-10-17 13:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC MARR MASS PREL CM
08STATE111288	DEMARCHE REQUEST: SEEKING JAPANESE ENGAGEMENT IN [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 6-10. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (SBU) In 2003 Goss, a U.S. newspaper printing press manufacturer, was awarded $31.6 million in a suit filed in federal district court against its Japanese competitor, Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho (TKS),[...]	2008-10-17 21:34:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD JA
08STATE11131	TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 07 [...] (SBU) Embassy NDjamena confirms rebels withdrew voluntarily from the city center at night February 3, but are expected to resume attacks in NDjamena February 4. Media report the rebel spokesman claimed they withdrew in order to give the population a chance to flee the capital. EMBASSY EMER [...]	2008-02-04 15:28:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE111546	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050109596 for the export of accelerometers to the Czech Republic. Embassy is requested to c [...]	2008-10-20 14:47:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC EZ
08STATE111639	RESPONSE TO LEAHY VETTING FOR MG BENNY GANTZ [...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of October 17, 2008 it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below: Name: Benjamin Gantz DPOB: 09 Jun 1959 Israel 2. Post is permitted to provide the followi [...]	2008-10-20 18:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM IS
08STATE111716	UKRAINE: REPORTING ON THE NONPROLIFERATION [...] (S) SUMMARY: At the July 31 and August 1, semi-annual U.S.-Ukraine Nonproliferation Working Group (NPWG) meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, Ukraine demonstrated improvement in addressing nonproliferation issues. While Ukraine has shown incremental improvements over the past three years, this meeting [...]	2008-10-20 20:08:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	ETTC PARM PREL EWWT PHSA UP
08STATE111761	BURNS-SASAE-LEE TRILATERAL MEETING OCTOBER 14, [...] (C) SUMMARY: On October 14, Under Secretary Burns hosted a US-Japan-ROK trilateral meeting with Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Kenichiro Sasae and ROK Deputy Foreign Minister Lee Yong-joon. The wide-ranging meeting covered Afghanistan and Pakistan, Iran sanctions, dealing with a resurgent [...]	2008-10-20 22:22:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	EAID PREL JA KS
08STATE111775	(U) Secretary Rice's October 9, 2008 [...] (U) Classified by: Dan Smith, Deputy Executive Secretary, S/ES, Department of State. Reason 1.4 (b) and (d) 2. (U) October 9, 2008, 9:00 - 9:30, Washington, D.C. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert Gilchrist, EUR Sean McCormack, PA C [...]	2008-10-21 00:18:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PINS PGOV NATO CVIS LG LH EN
08STATE112053	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): U.S. [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "U.S. Paper on Dual Use Machine Tool Exports" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contac [...]	2008-10-21 18:25:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR NE AS
08STATE112061	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): "SBIG'S [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "SBIG's Efforts to Procure Environmental Test Chambers: A Case Study" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regi [...]	2008-10-21 18:40:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	MTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR UK AS
08STATE112166	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-5. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050103199 for the export of Container Delivery System (CDS) kits, (a.k.a. airdrop equipment) [...]	2008-10-21 20:19:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC ID SN
08STATE112168	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-5. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050101125 for the export of gyroscopes to the Philippine Air Force. Embassy is requested to [...]	2008-10-21 20:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC RP
08STATE112253	JCIC-DIP-08-007: SATISFYING START TREATY ARTICLE [...] (U) This is an action cable (See paragraph 5). 2. (U) BACKGROUND: In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article XVII of the START Treaty, no later than December 5, 2008, the United States, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine must "meet to consider" whether the START Trea [...]	2008-10-21 23:00:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM KACT START JCIC US RS UP BO KZ
08STATE112671	CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): HOST COUNTRY [...] (U) Action request in paragraph 6. ---------- Objective ---------- 2. (C-REL Germany) Department requests Embassy to pursue the following objectives: -- Work with the Government of Germany to conclude a Host Country Agreement (HCA) on the conduct of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC [...]	2008-10-22 20:55:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL KTIA CWC GM
08STATE112672	CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): HOST COUNTRY [...] (U) Action Request in Paragraph 8. ---------- OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (C-REL CANADA) Department requests Embassy to pursue the following objectives: -- Work with the Government of Canada to negotiate a Host Country Agreement (HCA) on the conduct of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC [...]	2008-10-22 21:15:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL KTIA CWC CA
08STATE112716	DEMARCHE REQUEST: IRAQI PLEDGE FOR UNAMI COMPOUND [...] (C) This is an action request. The Department requests that Embassy approach the GOI at the most senior levels to urge GOI commitment to funding the costs of the new UNAMI compound in Baghdad. UN political leadership is still awaiting a response to letters sent by SYG Ban to PM Maliki, Presi [...]	2008-10-22 22:38:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNSC AORC ACABQ IZ
08STATE113003	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050104624 for the export of a military antenna to the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF). Embassy is [...]	2008-10-23 17:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC QA
08STATE113008	BLUE LANTERN CHECK TO ESTABLISH BONA FIDES OF [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a Blue Lantern check on new DDTC registrant Emirates Advanced Investments. Embassy is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...]	2008-10-23 17:42:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC AE
08STATE113172	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AFRICA PARTNERSHIP [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of October 23, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Alain Jerome Mounguet Ingoule Rank: Commander Unit/Org [...]	2008-10-23 20:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS PGOV PHUM TP GB
08STATE113639	DIPLOMATIC NOTE REGARDING JAPAN'S CONTINENTAL [...] Embassy Tokyo is requested to deliver a note verbale to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan using the text in Paragraph 2. 2. Begin text: The Embassy of the United States of America presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has the honor to acknowledge recei [...]	2008-10-24 18:02:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA PBTS PHSA SENV TPHY JA
08STATE113680	EFFORTS BY A MALAYSIA-BASED IRANIAN FIRM TO [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Singapore, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: The U.S. has information that in September 2008, the Malaysian firm Elite Advanced Solutions Sdn Bhd requested a price quotation for four sets of militarized servo actuators from a firm in Sing [...]	2008-10-24 18:34:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL SN MY IR
08STATE113768	CHINESE FIRMS CONCLUDE CONTRACT TO SUPPLY A WIND [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background: The U.S. has information that in December 2007, the China Precision Machinery Import/Export Corporation (CPMIEC) and China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA) concluded a contract to supply t [...]	2008-10-24 19:28:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA CH PK
08STATE113842	IRAQ TELECOM 2008: MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS [...] (U) This is an action request ) see paragraph 12. 2. (C) Summary: The third annual Iraq Telecom conference illustrated the potential opportunities and risks that derive from recent policy initiatives by Iraq's new Minister of Communications, including his attempted establishment of state mo [...]	2008-10-24 20:34:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON ECPS EINT IZ PGOV PREL
08STATE113885	RESPONSE TO CANADA - REMOTE SENSING DISCUSSIONS [...] (C) Embassy is requested to deliver the following text of the U.S. reply to a Canadian inquiry regarding the transfer of RADARSAT-2 capabilities to the United Arab Emirates (UAE),for exploration by MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) of opportunities in the UAE, and to report back any Can [...]	2008-10-24 21:10:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	ETTC PARM PREL
08STATE113913	TRAVEL WARNING - SOMALIA [...] This Travel Warning updates information on the unsettled security situation and warns American citizens against travel to Somalia. This supersedes the Travel Warning of May 20, 2008. 2. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Somalia, including the self- proclaim [...]	2008-10-24 22:52:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL KE AF
08STATE113930	CANCELLATION OF TRAVEL WARNING - BOLIVIA [...] The Travel Warning issued for Bolivia on September 12, 2008, has been cancelled, effective October 23, 2008. 2. The conditions described in the Warning no longer exist and the Department of State has lifted Authorized Departure for post. Up-to-date information on safety and secur [...]	2008-10-25 01:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC BL
08STATE114071	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AFRICA PARTNERSHIP [...] SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of October 17, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Wilker Viegas Rank: E6 Unit:/Organization: Cost guard DOB: May 11, 1984 POB> Sao To [...]	2008-10-27 13:06:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS MARR PHUM PREL GB
08STATE114173	NORDIC AND BALTIC POLITICAL DIRECTORS, OCTOBER 2 [...] (C) Summary. On October 2, political directors and other senior officials from the nine members of the Expanded Partnership in Northern Europe (E-PINE),including EUR Assistant Secretary Dan Fried, met in Vilnius for semi-annual consultations. The principal issues discussed were Georgia, U [...]	2008-10-27 16:10:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	KNEI PREL EUR BO GG RS UP XG SW NO LG LH IC EN FI
08STATE114399	ACCEPTING MONTENEGRO AS A MEMBER IN THE [...] (U) This is an action request; please see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: At the Southeastern Europe Defense Ministerial Coordinating Committee (SEDM-CC) meeting held September 25, 2008, Bulgaria, Greece, and Italy indicated they would not support Montenegro's joining SEDM without Serbia [...]	2008-10-27 20:54:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL MARR AL BK HR MK MW SR TU BU SI RO UP
08STATE114559	COORDINATING WITH FRENCH ON UN FOLLOW-ON PRESENCE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) Department requests Embassy Paris to engage with the Government of France (GOF) on ways to move forward on ensuring a sufficient United Nations peacekeeping mission to replace the current United Nations Miss [...]	2008-10-28 14:07:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PGOV EU PREF CD FR PKO CT CM
08STATE115243	RESPONSE TO POSSIBLE INCORPORATION OF JOINT [...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (SBU) Recent press reports suggest that Pakistan is considering the establishment of a joint shipping line with Iran to boost maritime cooperation and trade. Due [...]	2008-10-29 15:16:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER IR PK
08STATE11545	TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 9 [...] (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports looters ransacked all USG residences and many local businesses. Post notes no new major engagements between rebels and government forces, and adds most rebel forces remain in some disarray outside the city. Unconfirmed reports indicate Chadian forces expanded [...]	2008-02-05 13:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE115469	NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT) NON-PAPER [...] Reftel requested that a non-paper be given to appropriate government officials in Cairo and Jerusalem providing further details on a U.S.-proposed technical workshop for Egyptian and Israeli participation on nonproliferation matters, and that a reply be requested by October 17. Israel has agr [...]	2008-10-29 20:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AORC EG ENRG IS KNNP MNUC PARM PREL UNGA NPT IAEA
08STATE11586	MIDDLE EAST MULTILATERAL WORKING GROUP ON WATER [...] This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please handle accordingly. ------------------------ Summary and Introduction ------------------------ 2. (U) The Executive Council (ExCouns) of the Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) held its twenty first meeting in Muscat, Oman [...]	2008-02-05 14:16:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL SENV XF MU IS JO JA KS NL QA KWBG
08STATE115935	PSI: SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 2008 PARIS OPERATIONAL [...] The seventeenth Proliferation Security Initiative PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting took place in Paris, France on September 25-26, 2008. The twenty PSI countries participating in the OEG work on behalf of all PSI participants (i.e., the more than 90 countries that have endorsed th [...]	2008-10-30 19:10:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP MNUC PARM PREL
08STATE116029	TRAVEL WARNING - CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa),and recommends against all travel to North Kivu province. This replaces the Travel Warning dated July 23, 2008 to note the deterioration in the security situation i [...]	2008-10-30 20:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC CG
08STATE116211	KUDOS TO EMBASSY DAMASCUS [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-31 13:12:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	APER AMGT SY
08STATE116226	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050128223 for the export of aircraft spare parts to Singapore. Post is requested to complete [...]	2008-10-31 13:34:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC SN
08STATE116304	U.S. AND EU DISCUSS DEVELOPMENTS IN EAST ASIA [...] (C) SUMMARY: U.S. and EU officials held their biannual discussions on East Asia (termed COASI, or Consultations on Asia) in Washington on October 3. In addition to a general review of developments in the region, this session included an exchange of views on the future of India, China, and ASEA [...]	2008-10-31 14:10:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL FR EU XB NK CH
08STATE116392	(S) REPORTING AND COLLECTION NEEDS: PALESTINIAN [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: This cable provides the full text of the new National HUMINT Collection Directive (NHCD) on Palestinian Issues (paragraph 3-end) and encourages Department personnel at post to assist in compiling Palestinian biographic information (paragraph 2). A. (S/NF) The NHCD results f [...]	2008-10-31 15:25:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	PINR KSPR ECON KPAL PREL PTER XF
08STATE116467	DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY [...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, October 31, 2008 2. (U) Iraq ) Paragraphs 7-15 3. (U) Significant Events ) Paragraphs 16-24 4. (U) Key Concerns ) Paragraphs 25-39 5. (U) Cyber Threats ) Paragraphs 40-47 6. (U) Suspicious Activity Incidents ) Paragraphs 48-68 7. (U) Iraq 8 [...]	2008-10-31 16:58:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC
08STATE116615	UN FOCAL POINT DELISTING REQUEST FOR KHALAF [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. ---------------------- SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES ---------------------- 2. (SBU) In June 2008, lawyers for Khalaf Al-Dulimi petitioned on behalf of Al-Dulimi (an Iraqi citizen resident in Jordan) and his company Montana Management Inc. [...]	2008-10-31 20:54:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN PREL PTER UNSC
08STATE116623	USAID/DCHA Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster [...] This is an action cable. Please see paragraph 5. 2. Summary: This cable provides guidance to all posts concerning support from USAID/DCHA's office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) before, during, and after the occurrence of natural and complex disasters abroad in Fiscal Y [...]	2008-10-31 21:00:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	REF SOCI EAID
08STATE116664	THANK YOU [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-31 23:18:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT OVIP
08STATE116806	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050100840 for the export of C-130 spare parts to Jordan. Embassy is requested to complete t [...]	2008-11-03 14:02:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC JO
08STATE116826	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA SECURITY FORCE LEAHY [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ODC Maneuver Captain Career Course that starts Novem [...]	2008-11-03 15:08:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE116943	DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY [...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, November 1-3, 2008 2. (U) Significant Events ) Paragraphs 7-13 3. (U) Key Concerns ) Paragraphs 14-18 4. (U) Threats & Analysis ) Paragraphs 19-31 5. (U) Cyber Threats ) Paragraphs 32-45 6. (U) Suspicious Activity Incidents ) Paragraphs 46-49 7. (U) Signif [...]	2008-11-03 18:12:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC
08STATE117106	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Posts' assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050057708 for the export of ammunition to Lebanon. Posts are requested to complete this [...]	2008-11-03 21:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EG ETTC GM KOMC LE
08STATE117107	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050055911 for the export of carbines to Lebanon. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lante [...]	2008-11-03 21:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC LE
08STATE117478	DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY [...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, November 4, 2008 2. (U) Significant Events ) Paragraphs 7-22 3. (U) Key Concerns ) Paragraphs 23-36 4. (U) Threats & Analysis ) Paragraphs 37-50 5. (U) Cyber Threats ) Paragraphs 51-58 6. (U) Suspicious Activity Incidents ) Paragraphs 59-68 7. [...]	2008-11-04 20:42:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC
08STATE117508	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much [...]	2008-11-04 20:58:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE117668	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to participate in the ODC Integrated Maritime Security System "1206" Project [...]	2008-11-05 13:19:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE117684	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING - JUSMAG TITLE X [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Comprehensive Crisis Management course under JUSMAG' [...]	2008-11-05 13:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE117686	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING - JUSMAG TITLE X [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism course [...]	2008-11-05 13:47:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE117689	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - JUSMAG'S [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for participation in the JUSMAG's Vector Balance Pi [...]	2008-11-05 13:50:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE117691	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - JUSMAG IMET [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the International Officer Intelligence/Military [...]	2008-11-05 13:51:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE117745	U.S.-ROK PYROPROCESSING COOPERATION [...] (C) Summary and Action Request: On October 20, 2008, the United States explained to the ROK its determination that the pyroprocessing process as contemplated by the ROK was reprocessing and proposed new parameters for U.S.-ROK bilateral cooperation in this area. Following discussion of the issu [...]	2008-11-05 15:14:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY KS
08STATE117832	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the Targeting and Risk Management (TRM) Course hosted in Jakarta and spon [...]	2008-11-05 17:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE117881	YOUR HELP IS NEEDED TO ENSURE PASSAGE OF THE [...] (SBU) Department requests that posts encourage host governments to vote against no-action motions and for the resolutions on Iran, Burma, and DPRK. Votes on these resolutions and on any associated no-action motions are expected later this month in the Third Committee of the United Nations G [...]	2008-11-05 17:56:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL
08STATE117889	YOUR HELP IS NEEDED TO ENSURE PASSAGE OF THE [...] (C) This is an action request. See paras 3, 9-12. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Department requests that posts encourage host governments to vote against no-action and for the resolutions on Iran, Burma, and the DPRK (North Korea). Ambassador or Charge is requested to engage at the highest [...]	2008-11-05 18:02:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL
08STATE117901	YOUR HELP IS NEEDED TO ENSURE PASSAGE OF THE [...] (SBU) Department requests that posts encourage host governments to vote against no-action motions and for the resolutions on Iran, Burma, and DPRK. Votes on these resolutions and on any associated no-action motions are expected later this month in the Third Committee of the United Nations G [...]	2008-11-05 18:10:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL
08STATE117974	LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION STS-126 [...] SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION STS-126, ENDEAVOR (OV-105),WILL LAUNCH FROM KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (KSC),FLORIDA, NO EARLIER THAN NOVEMBER 14, 2008. THE LAUNCH WINDOW OPENS AT 7:51 PM (1951 EST),NOVEMBER 14 (24:51 UTC/GMT) AND IS 10 MINUTES LONG. NOMINAL END OF MISSION LANDING AT KSC IS SCHEDULED FO [...]	2008-11-05 19:28:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	TSPA FR SP AIN

08STATE118099	CHINA'S LIMMT PREPARING POSSIBLE IMMINENT DELIVERY OF GYROSCOPES AND ACCELEROMETERS TO BEIJING-BASED MODAFL REP FOR USE BY IRANIAN MISSILE ENTITY (S) [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-05 21:00:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL ETTC CH IR
08STATE118181	NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP - ENRICHMENT AND [...] (SBU) This is an action cable. Paragraph 3 contains the text of a non-paper on the issue of reaching consensus on the criteria-based approach to amending the Nuclear Suppliers Guidelines to strengthen controls over the export of enrichment and reprocessing (ENR) facilities, equipment, and te [...]	2008-11-05 23:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG KNNP PARM TRGY KS
08STATE118295	KUDOS FOR ADDIS ABABA [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-06 14:41:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV ENRG BEXP ET
08STATE118534	URGING UKRAINE TO RESUME THE NATO PFP TRUST FUND [...] This is an action request for Embassy Kyiv and USNATO, see paragraphs 2 and 7. 2. (C) Summary: The U.S.-led phase one of the NATO-Partnership for Peace (PfP) demilitarization project in Ukraine could fail due to lack of agreement within the Government of Ukraine on its commitment to dest [...]	2008-11-06 21:09:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS NATO PARM PREL UP
08STATE118592	U.S.-EU DATA PROTECTION PRINCIPLES: DEMARCHE [...] (U) Summary: Embassy Paris is requested to approach host government officials at the appropriate level to seek information regarding the upcoming COREPER discussion on November 12 of the U.S.-EU High Level Contact Group on data protection principles, and more generally of the French EU Presid [...]	2008-11-06 22:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EUN FR PREL PTER
08STATE11870	SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE [...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 11 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister [...]	2008-02-06 15:20:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY AE
08STATE118863	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is an additional candidate for the DS/ATA VIP Protection Course scheduled from November 24 thro [...]	2008-11-07 15:29:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE118865	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. The individuals are candidates to attend the Special Investigation Group Workshop on Pangolins and B [...]	2008-11-07 15:30:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE118867	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the Special Investigations Group (SIG) Workshop on Pangolin [...]	2008-11-07 15:32:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR CB
08STATE118868	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - JUSMAG IMET [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Aviation Safety Officer course under JUSMAG [...]	2008-11-07 15:33:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE118905	DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY [...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, November 7, 2008 2. (U) Significant Events ) Paragraphs 5-8 3. (U) Key Concerns ) Paragraphs 9-24 4. (U) Cyber Threats ) Paragraphs 25-32 5. (U) Significant Events 6. (SBU) AF - Guinea - Emergency Action Committee (EAC) Conakry convened November 6 [...]	2008-11-07 16:48:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC
08STATE118919	TRAVEL ALERT ? HURRICANE PALOMA [...] This Travel Alert is being issued to urge American citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to areas that may be affected by Hurricane Paloma in the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and Cuba. U.S. citizens located in areas likely to be affected by Hurricane Paloma who do not have access to [...]	2008-11-07 17:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC XL
08STATE118991	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to attend the LEGATT (FBI) National Academy 237th Session in Quantico, [...]	2008-11-07 18:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE118992	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate to attend the ODC - Surface Warfare Officer School from December 30, 2008 throug [...]	2008-11-07 18:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE119170	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the Comprehensive Crisis Management course under JU [...]	2008-11-07 20:46:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE119196	REQUEST FOR SECURITY SURVEY OF REFUGEE SITE IN [...] In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interviews of refugees in a new processing location in Abu Dhabi, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of the proc [...]	2008-11-07 21:08:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PREF AE
08STATE119290	ESTABLISHING A U.S.-LIBYA POLITICAL-MILITARY [...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Tripoli. Please see paragraph 2. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) The Department requests that Post engage appropriate host country officials at the earliest opportunity (November 9 if possible) to seek host country views on establishing and hos [...]	2008-11-07 23:57:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	LY MOPS PARM PREL
08STATE119378	MGHH02: Hurricane Paloma Monitoring Group [...] (SBU) The storm hit the Cayman Islands November 7; there are no reports of serious damage. The airport is open and power has been restored to most of Grand Cayman. (MG/Embassy Kingston telcon) HURRICANE PALOMA STRIKES CUBA AS CATEGORY 4 ------------------------------------------- 2. (SB [...]	2008-11-09 03:12:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CASC PTER ASEC XL
08STATE119510	(U) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-10 15:09:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE119512	(U) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-10 15:10:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE119513	(U) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-10 15:11:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE119625	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for participation in the JUSMAG Balance Piston 09-1 [...]	2008-11-10 17:56:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE119630	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ICITAP Command Information Center Training of the Ma [...]	2008-11-10 18:06:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE119631	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ILEA Clandestine Lab Investigations and Chemical Con [...]	2008-11-10 18:08:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR CB
08STATE119632	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the INL-DOJ/ICITAP Provincial Criminal Investigation Tra [...]	2008-11-10 18:09:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE119634	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG - 533 COMBAT [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to attend the JUSMAG - 533 Combat Systems Science and Technology program at th [...]	2008-11-10 18:11:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE119636	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the USAID sponsored, and ASEAN-WEN facilitated, Support [...]	2008-11-10 18:12:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE119639	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Combined Logistics Captain Career Course of [...]	2008-11-10 18:14:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE119642	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Naval Staff College under JUSMAG Internation [...]	2008-11-10 18:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE119643	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the Fusion Mint 09-01 training exercise scheduled from February 23 [...]	2008-11-10 18:17:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE119644	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR SINGAPORE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals below. These individuals are candidates to attend the Fourth Annual Sovereign Challenge Foreign Military Attach Conference sponsored by U. [...]	2008-11-10 18:18:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR MASS SN
08STATE119651	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the Captain Career Common Core under JUSMAG Interna [...]	2008-11-10 18:36:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE119671	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CHINA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ILEA [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified in paragraph 2 below. The individuals listed below are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok Tactical Safety and Pla [...]	2008-11-10 19:28:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM PTER PREL MARR SNAR HK CH TH
08STATE119672	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the International Officer School and Squadron Offic [...]	2008-11-10 19:29:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE119685	DIPNOTE ON CONSULAR NOTIFICATION AND TIMELY [...] Department instructs Post to deliver the following message as a diplomatic note. 2. BEGIN TEXT: (Insert complimentary opening language.) The Embassy of the United States wishes to remind the Government of Syria that under Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, the [...]	2008-11-10 19:50:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PREL SY
08STATE119722	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance at the Fourth Annual Sovereign Challenge Conference from November 17- [...]	2008-11-10 21:04:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE120019	2008: COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR PREPARING "COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM (CRT) 2008", WHICH IS DUE TO CONGRESS BY APRIL 30, 2009. 2.WE RECOMMEND THAT "COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM 2007" BE THE STARTING POINT FOR THIS YEAR'S EXERCISE, WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT http://www.state.gov/s/ct/rls/crt/ [...]	2008-11-12 15:57:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
08STATE120035	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG - ROYAL THAI [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to visit the United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, N [...]	2008-11-12 16:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE120155	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050108473 for the export of fiber optic inverters to South Korea. Post is requested to com [...]	2008-11-12 18:38:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC KS
08STATE120156	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050110498 for the export of accelerometers to Japan. Embassy is requested to complete this [...]	2008-11-12 18:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC JA
08STATE120182	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate for participation in a Naval Staff College Program training course from January 13, 200 [...]	2008-11-12 19:24:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE120185	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to participate in the JUSMAG THAI International Officer Intelligence, Captains [...]	2008-11-12 19:32:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE120188	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to participate in the JUSMAG THAI Civil Affairs Training program at Fort Bragg [...]	2008-11-12 19:32:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE12032	TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 10 [...] (SBU) French sources report two rebel truck columns carrying ammunition and fuel from Abeche are en route to N'Djamena and are expected to arrive imminently, according to Embassy Paris. MFA contacts in Paris report the French military plans to fire on the rebels before they reach the city pe [...]	2008-02-06 01:33:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE120466	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ILEA Bangkok Tactical Safety and Planning Course sch [...]	2008-11-13 15:47:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR CB
08STATE120474	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the joint INL/DOJ, Standard Emergency Management Systems [...]	2008-11-13 16:31:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE120692	BLUE LANTERN SITE VISIT TO LOM PRAHA S.P. [...] SUMMARY: In response to reftel Poloff and PM/DDTC team conducted a site visit at Lom Praha S. P. (LP) in order to verify its relationship with the Czech Republic Ministry of Defense and establish the bona fides of this export involving communication and navigation equipment for the Mi-171 hel [...]	2008-11-13 21:01:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC EZ
08STATE121002	RESPONSE TO CANADIAN REQUEST ON IMPLEMENTATION OF [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 7. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVE FOR OTTAWA: -- To inform appropriate Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) interlocutors that ISN discussed coordination on Iran non-proliferation objectives with First Secretary [...]	2008-11-14 14:53:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EMIN ENRG ETTC IR KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY
08STATE121011	BLUE LANTERN OUTREACH TO PRAGUE: DISCUSSIONS WITH [...] (U) Summary: Representatives from the Bureau of Political-Military Affair,s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls met September 8-9 with Embassy Prague, Czech Ministry of Defense (CMOD),Ministry of Trade and Industry officials (MTI) and local defense industry to discuss the Blue Lantern en [...]	2008-11-14 15:11:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	ETTC KOMC EZ
08STATE121032	TRAVEL WARNING - KENYA [...] The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Kenya. American citizens in Kenya and those considering travel to Kenya should evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing threats from terrorism and the high rate of violent crime. This replace [...]	2008-11-14 15:48:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL KE
08STATE121038	BLUE LANTERN OUTREACH TO POLAND: DISCUSSIONS [...] (U) Summary: Representatives from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Directorate of Defense Trade Controls in the (PM/DDTC) met September 10 and 11 with country team, Polish Ministry of Defense (PMOD),and local defense industry to discuss the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program an [...]	2008-11-14 15:57:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	ETTC KOMC PL
08STATE12119	SAUDIS SKEPTICAL ABOUT SUDANESE INTERFERENCE IN [...] (S) Charge d'Affaires Gfoeller met with Prince Dr. Turki bin Mohammed, Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on February 4 and presented demarche points per REFTEL. The CDA also presented a letter of condolence to the Ministry following the de [...]	2008-02-05 14:54:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PGOV PHUM PREF SU SA CH
08STATE121208	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA-Bangkok Tactical Safety and Planning course. The course s [...]	2008-11-14 18:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE121209	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Multinational Force Standard Operating Proce [...]	2008-11-14 18:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE121325	SAUDI BUTTER FOR LEBANESE GUNS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) The Department seeks Saudi assistance to deliver advanced capabilities to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in advance of Lebanon's 2009 legislative elections. The LAF has requested Cessna Caravan gunships [...]	2008-11-14 20:53:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PTER PM LE SA
08STATE121386	TRAVEL WARNING ? CHAD [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Chad and recommends that American citizens not affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts avoid all travel to eastern Chad and the Chad/Central African Republic border area due to insecurity caused by banditry and clashes [...]	2008-11-14 21:56:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC CH
08STATE121419	TRAVEL WARNING - SOMALIA [...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Somalia and recommends that American citizens avoid all travel to Somalia. This replaces the Travel Warning dated October 24, 2008 to note terrorist attacks in the regions of Somaliland and Puntland. 2. The Department of St [...]	2008-11-14 23:11:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC SO
08STATE121425	TRAVEL WARNING - ERITREA [...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Eritrea and recommends that U.S. citizens defer travel at this time. This replaces the Travel Warning dated June 11, 2008, and informs U.S. citizens that the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Asmara is currently closed [...]	2008-11-14 23:23:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC ER
08STATE121841	SWISS FIRM CONTINUES EFFORTS TO PROVIDE CRYSTAL [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: In late September, we informed the Swiss government that the Malaysian-based procurement firm Evertop Services was working to acquire crystal oscillators from Switzerland's Quartzcom AG on behalf of [...]	2008-11-17 17:05:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ MY IR
08STATE121866	TRAVEL ALERT NICARAGUA [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in Nicaragua, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in Nicaragua to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert expires on De [...]	2008-11-17 17:54:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC NU
08STATE121875	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the unit and commander listed below. The unit and commander are candidates for participation in the Fusion Mint 09-01 training exercise scheduled f [...]	2008-11-17 18:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE122043	DEMARCHE REQUEST: SEEKING HALT TO TERMINATION OF [...] (U) This is an action request: see paragraph 3. 2. (C) Summary: Banks Hapoalim and Israel Discount Bank (IDB) have indicated that they plan to terminate all correspondent banking services for Gaza branches of Palestinian banks. Washington is concerned that the planned action by the only two [...]	2008-11-17 21:15:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN KNNP KTFN KPAL PREL IS
08STATE122273	OIL FOR FOOD GUIDANCE [...] (S) This cable is to respond to reftel request for guidance from the Department. 2. (S) The Department appreciates the Embassy's reporting on the outstanding issues with the Oil-for-Food Program (OFF). While the Department has no objection to the Government of Iraqi (GOI) proposing another [...]	2008-11-18 16:43:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL UNSC ECON PGOV IZ
08STATE122304	SWISS FIRM CONTINUES EFFORTS TO PROVIDE CRYSTAL [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: In late September, we informed the Swiss government that the Malaysian-based procurement firm Evertop Services was working to acquire crystal oscillators from Switzerland's Quartzcom AG on behalf of [...]	2008-11-18 17:19:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ MY IR
08STATE122910	RESPONDING TO JAPAN ON ESTA [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 2. 2. (SBU) Embassy Tokyo is requested to share the text below as a non-paper with relevant officials in the Government of Japan (GOJ) in response to questions about the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to the United States. [...]	2008-11-19 19:52:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CVIS PREL JA
08STATE122937	ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE GUIDANCE AND ACTION [...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST for Embassies BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BANGKOK, BEIJING, CANBERRA, COLOMBO, DHAKA, DILI, HANOI, ISLAMABAD, JAKARTA, KUALA LUMPUR, MOSCOW, NEW DELHI, OTTAWA, PHNOM PENH, PORT MORESBY, SEOUL, SINGAPORE, TOKYO, ULAANBAATAR, USEU BRUSSELS, VIENTIANE, and WELLINGTON. Embas [...]	2008-11-19 20:26:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF RP
08STATE123035	AUGUST 2008 VISIT TO NORTH KOREA BY A UAE [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Abu Dhabi, please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) Background/Objective: In July 2008, the U.S. raised with the UAE information indicating that North Korea's primary weapons trading firm, the Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID),was working to acqui [...]	2008-11-19 22:16:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL IR AE KN
08STATE123126	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050115687 for the export of accelerometers to South Africa. Post is requested to complete [...]	2008-11-20 13:28:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC SF GM
08STATE123174	LEAHY VETTING FOR AFRICAN MILITARY WORKSHOP IN [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of November 20, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Jean Baptiste Nkwezi Rank: Lieutenant Colonel DOB: 1968 POB: Burundi Unit: MDNA [...]	2008-11-20 14:48:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS MARR PHUM PGOV BY
08STATE123791	CONTINUED COOPERATION BETWEEN SOUTH KOREAN FIRM [...] This is an action request. Embassy Seoul, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: On several occasions since November 2006, we have raised with South Korean officials efforts by the Pakistan-based company United Engineering to procure machine tools from the South Korean firm Sambu Ko [...]	2008-11-21 19:05:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL PK KS
08STATE123907	REQUEST FOR INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2009 [...] All Posts/American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) worldwide should respond with their 2009 Investment Climate Statements via front channel cable and unclassified email by January 15, 2009 This tasker has been cleared with regional bureaus, S/ES, and interagency. 2. In the context of U.S. bilat [...]	2008-11-21 20:42:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV
08STATE123908	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LAOS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ILEA [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for "Special Investigation Group Workshop on Pangolin and Big Cats." The In [...]	2008-11-21 20:43:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR PHUM PREL PGOV MARR KCRM LA
08STATE123983	TRAVEL WARNING - PAKISTAN [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against non- essential travel to Pakistan in light of the threat of terrorist activity. This replaces the Travel Warning dated October 1, 2008, and updates information on security incidents, notes the temporary relocation of some employees from the [...]	2008-11-21 22:32:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC PK
08STATE123985	DEMARCHE REQUEST: CONTINUATION OF UN ARRANGEMENTS [...] (SBU) This is an action request. Drawing on points in paragraph 5, Embassy should discuss actions required to extend the UN arrangements for the Development Fund for Iraq (DFI) with the Government of Iraq (GOI) at the highest appropriate level and as soon as judged practicable. Embassy shoul [...]	2008-11-21 22:40:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL
08STATE124027	REQUEST FOR YEMENI BLANKET ASSURANCES [...] (SBU) This is a message for immediate action. Please see para 3. 2. (C) In response to President Saleh,s recent urgent requests to the President, Secretary Rice, and other senior U.S. officials, the USG is seeking to deliver expeditiously twenty-five (25) U.S.-origin M113A1 Armored Personn [...]	2008-11-22 00:21:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MCAP PINS
08STATE124035	TRAVEL WARNING - NEPAL [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Nepal and urges caution when traveling in country. The Department of State remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal and urges American citizens to obtain updated security information before they travel an [...]	2008-11-22 01:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC NP
08STATE124166	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to participate in the JUSMAG - Royal Thai Army Officer, Foreign Military Attac [...]	2008-11-24 12:18:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE124212	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CAMEROONNIAN MILITARY [...] (SBU) the Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of November 17, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Serge Durrel Title: Marine Military Officer POB: Okong, Cameroon DOB: June 6, [...]	2008-11-24 14:25:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM PGOV CM
08STATE124214	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ILEA Bangkok Post Blast Investigation Course schedu [...]	2008-11-24 14:26:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR CB
08STATE124462	(U) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-24 19:47:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE124562	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TOGOLESE ARMY OFFICER [...] Embassy Lome requested human rights certification for one Togolese Army officer to attend HIV/AIDS Strategic Planning and Policy Development training from 4 through 13 December 2008. 2. Information about the participant is as follows: Name: Kodjo Patanaam ABALO Rank: Major Unit: Togole [...]	2008-11-24 21:50:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM TO
08STATE124569	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for participation in the JIATF-West Leather Piston [...]	2008-11-24 22:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE124745	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the INL/DOJ-ICITAP STANDARD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM tra [...]	2008-11-25 14:41:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE124746	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate for attendance at the HIV/AIDS Conference training course December 5-12, 2008 in San A [...]	2008-11-25 14:43:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE124780	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the INL/DOJ-ICITAP STANDARD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM [...]	2008-11-25 15:23:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE124901	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the units and commanders listed below. These units and commanders are candidates to participate in the JUSMAG Thai JCET Fusion Torch 09-1 [...]	2008-11-25 17:50:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE124902	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate for attendance at the HIV/AIDS Conference training course December 5-12, 2008 in San A [...]	2008-11-25 17:51:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE124992	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in a Basic Crime Investigation and Evidence Collect [...]	2008-11-25 19:54:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE125004	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the units and commanders listed below. These units and commanders are candidates to participate in the JUSMAG Thai CNT Fusion Torch 09-1 a [...]	2008-11-25 20:04:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE125046	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR VIETNAM LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the ILEA Bangkok Tactical and Safety Training Course from Decem [...]	2008-11-25 20:46:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR KCRM VM
08STATE125072	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the unit and commander identified below. The unit and commander received a nomination to participate in the "GPOI PKO Lanes Train the T [...]	2008-11-25 21:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM CB
08STATE125123	NEA A/S DAVID WELCH'S NOVEMBER 21 CONVERSATION [...] (C) Summary: A/S Welch welcomed Abdallah Baali as the new Algerian Ambassador November 21. He spoke candidly about the shortcomings of the bilateral relationship, and offered ways that Baali could improve it -- e.g. through increasing the number of Algerians students enrolled in the U.S. and [...]	2008-11-25 22:04:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PBTS PGOV PREL AG IR IS IZ LE MO SY WI
08STATE125319	(U) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED [...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much t [...]	2008-11-26 14:32:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE125369	DEMARCHE REQUEST: UN RAPPORTEUR ON TORTURE,S [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Summary: Department requests Embassy Malabo to reach out to appropriate interlocutors to convey USG concern with the findings of UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Manfred Nowak. The Department recognizes the [...]	2008-11-26 15:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM SOCI EK
08STATE12549	TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 12 [...] (SBU) Post reports government forces are extending their control within the city, with traffic circulating and people on the streets. Looting has subsided, and UN staff are moving around N'Djamena. The Embassy local guard force mobile surveillance team has returned to duty in the city but p [...]	2008-02-06 22:58:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE125548	UNSCR 1267: ENGAGING WITH ITALY, FRANCE, ALGERIA [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4 through 6. ------------------------- BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES ------------------------- 2. (SBU) In July 2003, the USG co-sponsored a request by the Government of Italy to list under the UNSCR 1267 (al-Qaida/Taliban sanctions) regime [...]	2008-11-26 19:29:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC
08STATE12556	QATAR LEAVING UNIFIL [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs three and four. Summary ------- 2. (C) Qatar, the only Arab troop contributor to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL),plans to withdraw its 203 troops on/around February 10. Qatar's participation in UNIFIL sends an important [...]	2008-02-06 23:43:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	LE PGOV PREL QA
08STATE125620	TRAVEL ALERT FOR THAILAND [...] The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the continuing large-scale political demonstrations in Thailand that have resulted in the disruption of services as well as isolated incidents of violence. At this time, Bangkok's international and domestic airports have ceased flight operations d [...]	2008-11-26 21:17:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC TH
08STATE125626	DEMARCHE REQUEST ON THE HELSINKI OSCE MINISTERIAL [...] (SBU) This is an action request. The annual OSCE Ministerial will take place in Helsinki 4-5 December. The Secretary will attend a portion of the meeting which forty-nine ministers are expected to attend. Posts are requested to engage host country officials to garner support for U.S. object [...]	2008-11-26 21:31:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	OSCE PREL PHUM KDEM GG RU
08STATE125632	DEMARCHE TO ITALY, SPAIN, AND QATAR REGARDING [...] (U) This is an action request; see para 3. 2. (S) Summary: On December 3, the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) will be opened for signature in Oslo, Norway. The United States will neither sign this Convention nor participate as an observer, although many of our allies and partners [...]	2008-11-26 21:41:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM NATO MOPS PREL IT SP

08STATE125684	JCIC-DIP-08-006: ANNUAL START SLCM DECLARATION [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 5. 2. (U) BACKGROUND: When the START Treaty was signed, the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to provide annual declarations concerning their planned deployments of nuclear sea-launched cruise missiles (SLCMs) for the duration of the [...]	2008-11-27 01:53:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	BO KACT KZ PARM RS UP US START JCIC
08STATE125713	MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Teams of gunmen stormed ten locations in Mumbai, including luxury hotels, a hospital, a Jewish community center, and a restaurant. At least 100 people are reported dead, and over 240 have been injured. The Deccan Mujahidin, a previously unknown group, claimed responsibility. (Mumbai [...]	2008-11-27 12:15:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	AEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE125736	TRAVEL ALERT FOR INDIA [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert expires on December [...]	2008-11-27 18:09:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC PTER IN
08STATE125875	MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) Commandos are conducting clearing operations. ConGen Mumbai confirmed at least three AmCits in the center; their status is unknown. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon, Reuters) HOTEL GUESTS TRICKLE OUT; CONGEN MUMBAI STAFF AT SITES --------------------------------------------- --------- 2 [...]	2008-11-28 15:41:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE125908	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Staff and Instructor Training from January 3 [...]	2008-11-28 17:18:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM CB
08STATE125909	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the USAID/ILEA Q Special Investigation Group Workshop on [...]	2008-11-28 17:19:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE125910	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR TAIWAN LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - DEA [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. These are candidates from the Taiwan Criminal Investigation Bureau selected to attend a DEA Basic Drug De [...]	2008-11-28 17:21:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PHUM ASEC KCRM PTER SNAR TW
08STATE126056	MGIN01: MUMBAI TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 4 [...] (SBU) Gunfire and explosions continue as Indian security forces conduct clearing operations at the Taj Mahal Hotel. ConGen Mumbai believes all AmCits have made it out of the hotel. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) The Chabad Jewish Community Center siege has ended. Two terrorists and [...]	2008-11-28 22:39:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN
08STATE126128	TRAVEL ALERT FOR INDIA [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert replaces the Travel [...]	2008-11-29 22:48:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC PTER IN
08STATE126129	MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Indian commandos are proceeding with caution and sweeping the hotel for unexploded ordnance. Indian security officials told ConGen Mumbai there might be an additional 40 to 50 bodies inside the Taj Mahal Hotel. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) Six AmCits are confirmed dead, and [...]	2008-11-29 22:50:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE126141	MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) Indian authorities continue to remove bodies from the Taj Mahal Hotel. Cafe Leopold, site of one attack, intends to reopen November 30. The American School reopens December 1. ConGen Mumbai hopes to return to normal operations December 2. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) PATIL RESIGNS, [...]	2008-11-30 12:05:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN
08STATE126176	MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 9 [...] (SBU) ConGen Mumbai expects the two injured AmCits to depart Mumbai within 48 hours. ConGen staff are attending memorial services for victims around town. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) The American School is open and ConGen Mumbai will return to full consular operations December 2. [...]	2008-12-01 10:38:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN
08STATE126248	FOLLOW-UP ON ATTEMPTS BY NORTH KOREA'S KOMID TO [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Tokyo, please see paragraph 2. 2. (S) Background and Action Request: In September 2008, we advised the GOJ that in July 2008, North Korea's primary weapons trading firm, Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID),was working with the Chinese comp [...]	2008-12-01 15:10:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	BM CH ETTC JA KACT KN KSCA MNUC MTCRE PARM PREL
08STATE1264	SECOND DEMARCHE FOR CHINA REGARDING CHINA'S JANUARY 2007 ANTI-SATELLITE TEST [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-06 19:32:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PARM MNUC MARR CH
08STATE12640	TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 13 [...] (SBU) Embassy NDjamena comments Chadian troops are enforcing an informal nighttime curfew as more people return to the streets. Post adds the French military is considering allowing movements off the air base and notes it no longer hears sounds of fighting. Meanwhile, the Chinese Ambassador [...]	2008-02-07 13:16:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE126440	DEMARCHE TO NATO AND COALTION PARTNERS ON [...] (U) This is an action request; see paras 3-6. 2. (C) Summary: On December 3, the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) will be opened for signature in Oslo, Norway. The United States will neither sign this Convention nor participate as an observer, although many of our allies and partne [...]	2008-12-01 19:43:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM NATO MOPS PREL
08STATE126458	SHORTAGE OF HOTEL ROOMS IN MONROVIA MARCH 1-10, [...] Embassy Monrovia requests that Washington pass the following cable as an ALDAC. 2. Embassy Monrovia advises travelers that due to numerous events scheduled by the Government of Liberia, hotel rooms during March 1-10, 2009 will be extremely limited and only Mission essential country cleara [...]	2008-12-01 20:18:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT OTRA LI
08STATE126489	FINALIZING THE SEISMIC AGREEMENT [...] Department requests Embassy Rabat to urge the Moroccan government to sign the Seismic Agreement (reftel) no later than December 31, 2008. A later signature could result in delays that would jeopardize the project's timely completion. End summary. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. Department [...]	2008-12-01 20:57:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL TPHY KTBT KSCI KTIA MO
08STATE1265	REQUEST TO ALLIES FOR NEW DEMARCHE TO CHINA REGARDING CHINA'S JANUARY 2007 ANTI-SATELLITE TEST [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-06 19:49:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PARM MNUC MARR CH
08STATE126516	FOLLOW-UP ON COOPERATION BETWEEN UKRAINIAN FIRM [...] This is an action request. Embassy Kyiv, please see paragraph 2. 2. (S) Background and Action Request: Since November 2007, the U.S. has alerted the Government of Ukraine (GOU) to cooperation between the Ukrainian firm Arsenal Design Bureau and entities associated with China's Sanjiang S [...]	2008-12-01 21:30:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL ETTC UP CH
08STATE12652	DAS BRYZA'S JANUARY 14 MEETING WITH TOP [...] (C) Summary: EUR On the margins of Nagorno-Karabakh discussions, DAS Matt Bryza discussed energy security on January 14 in Baku with State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) President Rovnaq Abdullayev, President Aliyev, and Foreign Minister Mammadyarov. Bryza briefed the three [...]	2008-02-07 13:47:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PREL AJ TX
08STATE126725	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED HIV/AIDS [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 2, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Magloire Ondounda Rank: Captain Major Unit/Organization: Military HIV/AIDS Program DOB: [...]	2008-12-02 16:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM GB
08STATE126729	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-02 16:18:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM GB
08STATE126733	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CANDIDATES TO [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 2, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Honor Enzema Nguema Rank: Lieutenant Commander Unit/Organization: Navy Operational Bas [...]	2008-12-02 16:21:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS MARR PHUM ASEC GB
08STATE126737	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CAMEROONIAN MILITARY [...] (SBU) The Department of Stae has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 2, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Abondo ze Evina Etiene Rank: Colonel DOB: December 26, 1957 POB: Centre, Cameroon [...]	2008-12-02 16:26:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM PGOV CM
08STATE126744	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in Session Two of the Basic Crime Investigation and [...]	2008-12-02 16:43:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE126746	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a SET/PA Qualification course under JUSMAG International Military [...]	2008-12-02 16:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE126809	TRAVEL WARNING - NIGERIA [...] The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nigeria and recommends avoiding all but essential travel to the Niger Delta states of Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers. Violent crime is a problem in Lagos and other large cities as well as on the roads between cities. Ten [...]	2008-12-02 18:26:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC NI
08STATE126861	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR HONG KONG LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok Tactical Safety and Planning Course from Dece [...]	2008-12-02 19:48:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PHUM ASEC KCRM SNAR HK TH
08STATE126864	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR BRUNEI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ILEA [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for the ILEA Bangkok "Tactical Safety and Planning" course to be held fr [...]	2008-12-02 19:51:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM KCRM PREL SNAR BX
08STATE126923	INSTRUCTION: USUN TO SOLICIT P3 VIEWS ON DRAFT [...] (C) This is an action request. Department requests USUN present to French and British representatives no later than December 3 the proposed draft UNSC resolution to extend arrangements and immunities associated with the Development Fund for Iraq (DFI),Iraq's oil and gas exports, and revenues [...]	2008-12-02 20:23:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNSC IZ
08STATE126999	SEEKING RUSSIAN UPDATE ON SUKHUMI RADIOACTIVE [...] (C) Background: As outlined in Ref C, Washington has long been concerned about the possible existence of improperly secured, highly radioactive sources in Sukhumi, Abkhazia. We worked with the Georgian and Russian governments and the IAEA over the past few years to seek the removal of these so [...]	2008-12-02 21:07:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG IAEA KNNP PARM PREL GG RS
08STATE127045	ENCOURAGING CREDIBLE VOICES TO COUNTER VIOLENT [...] (C) SUMMARY/ACTION REQUEST: I request Public Affairs Sections at designated posts to report on how posts work with influential host country figures - "credible voices" -- to disseminate and support key U.S. messages on countering violent extremism and other issues of crucial import to our st [...]	2008-12-02 22:28:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAO OPRC OIIP
08STATE127072	TRAVEL ALERT FOR THAILAND [...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the continuing large-scale political demonstrations in Thailand which have resulted in the disruption of airport services and isolated incidents of violence. Bangkok's international and domestic airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don [...]	2008-12-02 23:53:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC TH
08STATE127279	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the INL/DOJ-ICITAP Standard Emergency Management System [...]	2008-12-03 15:35:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE127280	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the Cobra Gold 09 Medical Civic Assistance Program to proceed Febr [...]	2008-12-03 15:36:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE127281	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the Manpower Personnel Officer Course that starts January 3, 2009 [...]	2008-12-03 15:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE127294	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to participate in the DAO Advanced Security Cooperation/Executive Course a [...]	2008-12-03 15:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE127295	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to participate in a JUSMAG Thai - Psychological Operation Course at Fort Brag [...]	2008-12-03 15:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE127297	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR BRUNEI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ILEA [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for the ILEA Bangkok "Clandestine Lab Investigations/Chemical Control Co [...]	2008-12-03 15:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM KCRM PREL SNAR BX
08STATE127337	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the USAID/ILEA Bangkok in Special Investigation Group Wo [...]	2008-12-03 16:50:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE127352	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR SINGAPORE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for the Post-Blast Investigations Course at ILEA Bangkok. The course runs from January 11 [...]	2008-12-03 17:12:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MOPS PHUM SNAR MASS KCRM SN
08STATE127371	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the USAID/ILEA Bangkok Special Investigations Group (SIG) [...]	2008-12-03 18:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR CB
08STATE127372	DEPARTMENT LEAHY VETTING CLEARANCE FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations for the following individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to attend the Naval Staff College at the Naval War College in Rhode Island from J [...]	2008-12-03 18:04:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL PGOV SNAR KCRM PP
08STATE127398	RETRANSMITTAL: DEMARCHE TO NATO AND COALTION [...] (U) This is a retransmittal of STATE 125512 to include KOLONIA, KOROR, and MAJURO for INFO. Classified portions have been removed for transmittal to KOROR. 2. (SBU) Summary: On December 3, the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) will be opened for signature in Oslo, Norway. The Unite [...]	2008-12-03 18:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM NATO MOPS PREL
08STATE127522	DEMARCHE: CLUSTER MUNITIONS LETTER EXCHANGE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. --------- OBJECTIVE --------- 2. (S) Department requests Embassy Tel Aviv seek Ambassador's signature and deliver the classified letter and clarifications in paragraphs 3 and 4 to Israeli MOD Barak at the earliest possible opportun [...]	2008-12-03 22:16:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	IS MARR MCAP PARM PINS PREL
08STATE127526	VIETNAM LABOR DELEGATION VISIT TO WASHINGTON: [...] (SBU) Summary: A delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) participated in a series of informal meetings organized by the Hanoi-based USAID-funded Support for Trade Acceleration Project (STAR),in the Washington area from October 20 to 22. The meet [...]	2008-12-03 22:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB EAID ECON ETRD WTRO EINV ECPS VM
08STATE127670	2008 ESTH CONFERENCE, CAIRO [...] From October 7-9, OES hosted a conference for Environment, Science and Technology, and Health (ESTH) officers and local hires from the Near East Affairs (NEA) and South and Central Asia (SCA) regions to discuss ways to advance U.S. foreign policy on such key issues as climate change, renewabl [...]	2008-12-04 13:41:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV TBIO KSCA XD XF ZK
08STATE127955	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much t [...]	2008-12-04 19:35:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE127999	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the RSO-ILEA Bangkok Clandestine Lab Investigations and [...]	2008-12-04 20:33:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE128039	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LAOS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ILEA [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the "Tactical Safety and Planning" course hosted by International Law En [...]	2008-12-04 21:33:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR PHUM PREL PGOV MARR KCRM LA
08STATE128040	URGENT DEMARCHE TO GOA [...] (S) Department requests that Embassy Canberra demarche the Australian Government on the way forward in the GOA's negotiations with the Government of Iraq on an agreement to permit Australian forces to remain in Iraq after the expiration of the UNSCR 1790 mandate for the multinational force. P [...]	2008-12-04 21:34:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PGOV MARR MOPS IZ ES RO AS EN
08STATE128096	POLISH MANPADS ALLEGED IN CHECHNYA [...] (SBU) This is an action message; please see para 3 below. 2. (C) On November 26, Russian MFA DVBR First Secretary Andrey Odnoral passed to Embassy Moscow a nonpaper and video that allege Polish-made MANPADS were discovered in Itum-Kalinsk (Itumkale),Chechnya. The nonpaper requested from [...]	2008-12-04 23:17:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	ETTC MCAP PREL PTER MASS GG PL RS
08STATE128097	TRAVEL ALERT-INDIA [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Travel Alert issued o [...]	2008-12-04 23:20:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC IN
08STATE128101	TRAVEL ALERT FOR THAILAND [...] The State Department alerts U.S. citizens that the recent large-scale political demonstrations in Thailand disrupted airport services and sparked isolated incidents of violence. Bangkok's international and domestic airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Muang Airport, are gradua [...]	2008-12-04 23:54:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC TH
08STATE128542	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual received a nomination to participate in the APCSS ASC 09-1 in Hawaii, USA from January [...]	2008-12-05 21:43:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM CB
08STATE128543	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR SUVA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations for the following individual listed below. This individual is a candidate for the Engineer Basic Officer Course at Fort Leonard Wood, MO scheduled from Jan [...]	2008-12-05 21:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL PGOV SNAR KCRM TN
08STATE128544	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance in a Squadron Officer School training course conducted by the Air Un [...]	2008-12-05 21:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE128554	S/CT: SOLICITATION FOR NADR-FUNDED PROPOSALS TO [...] This is an action cable. Please see paras 4-6. 2. Department seeks proposals from Embassies partnered with the Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) for regional counterterrorism programs to be funded with two-year FY'09 foreign assistance funding. S/CT will support programs that can be imple [...]	2008-12-05 22:04:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC
08STATE128582	THE WAY AHEAD ON ALBANIAN MUNITIONS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 8-10. Department supports Post's reftel request for a one-year assignment of a uniformed US military EOD commissioned officer to the GOA Ministry of Defense as a technical advisor to the Minister of Defense. The Department is collaborating wi [...]	2008-12-05 22:43:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PGOV PREL NATO SI AL
08STATE128785	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the RSO - ILEA Bangkok-Post Blast Investigations Course [...]	2008-12-08 14:55:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE128787	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the COBRA GOLD 09 Engineer Civic Assistance Program from January 9 [...]	2008-12-08 14:55:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE128793	LEAHY VETTING FOR CHADIAN NATIONAL POLICE [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 8, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Mahamat Moussa DOB: January 1, 1958 POB: Ndjamena, Chad Name: Djombe Djankreo [...]	2008-12-08 15:16:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS MARR PHUM CD
08STATE128796	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CHINA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - POST [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified in paragraph 2 below. The individuals from the Tianjin and Hubei public security bureaus listed below are candidates [...]	2008-12-08 15:34:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM PTER PREL MARR SNAR HK CH TH
08STATE128877	RESPONSE TO SAUDI REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S//REL SAU) During the week of 13 October and in response to ISN Acting Assistant Secretary Patricia McNerney's encouragement to help increase pressure on Iran to change course, Saudi MFA Undersecretar [...]	2008-12-08 17:33:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	EFIN IR KNNP PARM PINR PREL
08STATE128957	NEA MSP GUIDANCE 2011 [...] The following cable provides consolidated guidance from Washington to missions for the preparation of FY 2011 Mission Strategic Plans (MSP). This cable is divided into the following sections: Regional Bureau Guidance; Bureau of Resource Management (RM),Office of Strategic and Performance Pla [...]	2008-12-08 20:12:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ABUD AFIN AMGT KICA KSEP KSPR OTRA PREL XF
08STATE129010	FY 2011 MISSION STRATEGIC PLAN (MSP) GUIDANCE FOR IO MISSIONS [...] TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY - Para 2 BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AFFAIRS POLICY OVERVIEW AND GUIDANCE - Paras 3-9 MSP OVERVIEW AND GUIDANCE - Paras 10-32 FUNCTIONAL BUREAU GUIDANCE --Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) - Para 33 --Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Busi [...]	2008-12-08 22:23:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT AFIN KSPR ABUD UN
08STATE129296	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ILEA Advanced Management Course scheduled for Janua [...]	2008-12-09 18:23:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR CB
08STATE129353	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ILEA Advanced Management Course scheduled for Janua [...]	2008-12-09 19:18:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR CB
08STATE129677	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ILEA Advanced Management Course scheduled for Janua [...]	2008-12-10 15:02:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR CB
08STATE129720	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050115687 for the export of night vision device (NVD) component parts to Algeria. Post is r [...]	2008-12-10 15:49:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC AG FR
08STATE129761	Travel Alert - South Pacific Cyclone Season [...] American citizens residing in or traveling to the South Pacific region are alerted that the South Pacific cyclone season runs from November 1, 2008, through April 30, 2009. Countries in the South Pacific region covered by this alert include Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Mi [...]	2008-12-10 16:57:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC XB
08STATE129774	TRAVEL ALERT - MALI [...] This Travel Alert is being issued to warn U.S. citizens of security concerns in Mali. This replaces the Travel Alert for Mali issued on February 12, 2008, expires on March 31, 2009, updates information on security incidents and areas of concern, including Essakane, and strongly urges U.S. cit [...]	2008-12-10 17:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC ML
08STATE129841	DEMARCHE: PROSPECTS FOR REFORM IN 2009 SAUDI [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) With Saudi Arabia scheduled to appoint a new Majlis al-Shoura in April 2009 and to hold municipal elections in June 2009, the Department is formulating an elections strategy per the framework of post,s democracy strategy. [...]	2008-12-10 19:58:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PHUM SA
08STATE129873	APPROACHES TO EAST ASIAN COUNTRIES ON IRAN [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (C) OBJECTIVES: To thank Israel for its interest in coordinated demarches to East Asian countries on increasing financial pressures on Iran, to provide an update on our current coordinated demarches with the UK, France, Germany a [...]	2008-12-10 20:23:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN IR IS KNNP PREL XE
08STATE129920	FUNDING FOR TRAVEL BY ALGERIAN NUCLEAR EXPERTS [...] The Department,s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction has invited two nuclear experts from Algeria to attend the Waste Management Conference being held March 1-5, 2009, in Phoenix, Arizona. On December 2, 2008, Merzak Remki, Director of Cooperation of the Algerian Atomic Energy Commission [...]	2008-12-10 21:33:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	AL KNNP TRGY
08STATE129940	FY 2009 BIOTECHNOLOGY OUTREACH STRATEGY AND [...] (U) Summary. Agricultural biotechnology has great potential to help address the challenges of food insecurity and rural economic development. To realize this potential, and to protect the interests of U.S. farmers and exporters, we seek to promote understanding of the technology and en [...]	2008-12-10 22:17:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO
08STATE129941	HORN OF AFRICA PIRACY: FORMATION OF CONTACT GROUP [...] (C) The Secretary will participate in a Ministerial at the UN Security Council on December 16 that we expect will adopt a resolution calling for intensified and coordinated international efforts against piracy off the Horn of Africa. We plan to build on this resolution to seek establishment of [...]	2008-12-10 22:23:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER
08STATE129943	FINDING A WAY FORWARD ON UKRAINE NATO PFP TRUST [...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Kyiv and USNATO, please see paragraph 10. 2. (C) Summary: Despite months of senior-level demarches, the Government of Ukraine (GoU) has not agreed to resume small arms/light weapons (SA/LW) destruction under the NATO-Partnership for Peace (PfP) d [...]	2008-12-10 22:25:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS NATO PARM PREL UP
08STATE13003	REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (LEAHY) VETTING DEFENSE [...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name; Mrs. Lauratu N.((JOHNSON)) Budget Analyst DOB: 17 August 1971 POB: Freetown, Sierra Leone Governm [...]	2008-02-07 20:14:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	SL PHUM
08STATE130187	FINDING A WAY FORWARD ON UKRAINE NATO PFP TRUST [...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Kyiv and USNATO, please see paragraph 10. 2. (C) Summary: Despite months of senior-level demarches, the Government of Ukraine (GoU) has not agreed to resume small arms/light weapons (SA/LW) destruction under the NATO-Partnership for Peace (PfP) d [...]	2008-12-11 16:20:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS NATO PARM PREL UP
08STATE130200	INCREASING FINANCIAL PRESSURE ON IRAN [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and the U.S. (E4 1) have agreed to pursue additional national measures to increase the pressure on Iran to end its proliferation-sensitive nuclear [...]	2008-12-11 16:29:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN KNNP MNUC IR GM
08STATE130223	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to participate in a DAO Advanced Security Cooperation/Executive Course at the [...]	2008-12-11 16:47:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE130301	CORRECTED COPY: CONSOLIDATED FY 2011 MISSION [...] Summary: The following cable provides consolidated guidance from Washington to missions for the preparation of FY 2011 Mission Strategic Plans (MSP). This cable is divided into the following sections: Regional Bureau Guidance; Bureau of Resource Management (RM),Office of Strategic and Perform [...]	2008-12-11 19:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ABUD AFIN AMGT EAID KICA KSEP KSPR PREL EAP
08STATE130311	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance in an APCSS Advance Security Cooperation 09-1 training course schedu [...]	2008-12-11 19:40:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE130313	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance in a Defense Resource Management Training Course from January 3-30, [...]	2008-12-11 19:42:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE130314	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance in a Defense Resource Management Course training course from January [...]	2008-12-11 19:43:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE130315	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance at a Combined Strategic Intelligence Training Program course schedul [...]	2008-12-11 19:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE130393	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much t [...]	2008-12-11 21:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE130444	CORRECTED COPY - KIRIBATI: RESETTLEMENT OF UIGHUR DETAINEES [...] (S) In November 2008, pursuant to instructions from the Department, Post initiated discussions with the Government of Kiribati (GoK) regarding the possible resettlement in Kiribati of up to 17 Uighur detainees from Guantanamo Bay (GTMO). GoK President Tong indicated a willingness to discuss th [...]	2008-12-11 22:13:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PTER PREL PHUM PINS TN KR AS NZ CH
08STATE130453	AGREEMENT WITH NICARAGUA ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR [...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2, 5 AND 6. 2. (C) ON AUGUST 8, 2008, AMEMBASSY MANAGUA AND THE GOVERNMENT ON NICARAGUA (GON) COMPLETED AN EXCHANGE OF DIPLOMATIC NOTES REGARDING A STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT (SOFA) AND CUSTOMS PROCEDURES FOR U.S. FORCES IN NICARAGUA FOR EXERCIS [...]	2008-12-11 22:27:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	KTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL US
08STATE130472	ACTION REQUEST: RESPONSE TO GOR'S DIPNOTE ON IRAQ [...] (U) Department requests Ambassador pass to the Government of Russia (GOR) the results of Multi-National Force Iraq's (MNF-I) investigation into purported U.S. military involvement in a traffic accident with a Russian convoy in Baghdad. The Ambassador may draw upon these talking points: -- A [...]	2008-12-11 23:17:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	MARR MOPS PGOV PREL IZ RS
08STATE13055	(S) SWISS FIRM EXPORTS MACHINE TOOLS TO IRAN, [...] (S) Background: The U.S. has information indicating that in July 2006, the Swiss firm Schaublin Machines SA sold a model 180-CCN high-precision lathe to Iran's Schiller Novin, an entity with a history of procuring items on behalf of Iran's defense industry (including the Shahid Hemmat Industr [...]	2008-02-07 20:53:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ IR
08STATE130687	UPDATED GEORGIA TRAVEL WARNING [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Georgia. This travel warning replaces the one dated September 10, 2008 to note travel restrictions for official Americans in Georgia and the risk that unexploded ordnance poses in the areas where fighting took place in Aug [...]	2008-12-12 16:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC GG
08STATE130868	TRAVEL WARNING - ZIMBABWE [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Zimbabwe due to deteriorating safety and security conditions, and urges them to carefully consider their need to travel there. The political instability and economic crisis in Zimbabwe have resulted in small- scale civ [...]	2008-12-12 21:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC ZI
08STATE130899	DIPLOMATIC NOTE ADDING THE STATE DEPARTMENT TO [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (C) Background: The November 18 U.S.-Ukraine missile destruction talks in Kyiv provided an opportunity to exchange information and review next steps for moving forward to eliminate Ukraine's SCUD missiles and related equipment (Ref B [...]	2008-12-12 22:36:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE PARM PREL UP
08STATE131183	THANK YOU FROM THE SECRETARY FOR NEA VOTES ON [...] (U) This is an action message for action addresses. See para 6. 2. (U) Summary: NEA posts' outreach to host countries, at all levels, paid off November 21 when the UN General Assembly's Third Committee adopted three top priority resolutions on the human rights situations in North Korea, [...]	2008-12-15 16:05:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OPDC PHUM PREL UNGA
08STATE131242	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a JUSMAG Title X Advanced Security Cooperation course scheduled f [...]	2008-12-15 17:00:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131250	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a JUSMAG IMET Manpower Personnel Officer course starts January 30 [...]	2008-12-15 17:05:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131254	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for a JUSMAG Teak Piston 09-1 Teak Piston 09-1, wh [...]	2008-12-15 17:09:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP

08STATE131255	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for the FBI's Post Blast Investigations Course, which starts January 30 [...]	2008-12-15 17:11:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131256	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for an FBI National Academy Session, which starts April 5, 2009 and end [...]	2008-12-15 17:12:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131261	WMD BILATERAL AGREEMENT WITH MONTENEGRO [...] This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. Summary: The Department would like to restart negotiations with Montenegro on a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) agreement as soon as possible. This government-to-government agreement will enable Montenegro to take advantage of assistance [...]	2008-12-15 17:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	MW PGOV PREL
08STATE131264	Secretary Rice's December 5, 2008 Meeting with [...] (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary Ambassador James Cain A/S Sean McCormack, PA PDAS Marcie Ries, EUR Damon Wilson, NSC Staff John Rath (Embassy Note taker) Denmark Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Prime Minister Kirsten Dybvad, Permanent Secretary of State Ulrik Federspiel, MFA Permanent [...]	2008-12-15 17:17:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA PREL DA
08STATE131310	TRAVEL WARNING - COTE D'IVOIRE [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Cote d'Ivoire and urges U.S. citizens to exercise extreme caution while traveling in Cote d'Ivoire. This replaces the Travel Warning for Cote d'Ivoire dated June 09, 2008, updates information on the security and politic [...]	2008-12-15 18:48:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC IV
08STATE131411	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AFRICAN CENTER FOR [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 15, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Butera, Gerald Rank: Major Position: Director of Training Unit: RW Defense Forces He [...]	2008-12-15 20:58:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS MARR PHUM RW
08STATE131552	ADVISING RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR OF CONCERN FOR CIVIL [...] (C) SUMMARY: On December 9, DRL A/S David Kramer called Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak in to the Department to discuss civil society in Russia. Kramer expressed his condolences for Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) Patriarch Alexiy II's death. Kramer then gave Kislyak a copy of the Departme [...]	2008-12-16 13:53:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL RS
08STATE131582	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050126620 for the export of a night vision goggle test set to Brunei. Embassy is requested [...]	2008-12-16 14:54:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC BX
08STATE131593	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050109504 for the export of an ImagIR Camera Head to Slovenia. Post is requested to comple [...]	2008-12-16 15:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC SI
08STATE131600	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING: [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 16, 2008, it posssesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Kayenga Mugumwa Rank: Captain DOB: Augfust 28, 1972 Unit: EMG/LOG Name: Djafae [...]	2008-12-16 15:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM CG
08STATE131616	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PARTICIPATION IN [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 16, 2008, it possesses no credible information of grosss violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Nokl Akebayeri Rank: Petty Officer 1st Class United/Organization: Navy Radar System Su [...]	2008-12-16 15:50:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM GB
08STATE131705	PAKISTANI PROCUREMENT FIRM SEEKS GERMAN-ORIGIN [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: The U.S. has information indicating that as of September 2008, the Pakistani intermediary K.M. Enterprises was seeking calibration equipment from the German firm Feinmess-Suhl on behalf of two entities closely a [...]	2008-12-16 18:20:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	ETTC GM KSCA MTCRE PARM PK PREL
08STATE131866	SYRIAN TRADING ENTITY INTERESTED IN PURCHASING [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background/Objectives: The USG has information indicating that in May and June 2008, the Syrian trading firm Hamza Company expressed interest in purchasing computer numerically controlled (CNC) milling machines f [...]	2008-12-16 22:26:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ SY
08STATE131918	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY REQUEST - JUSMAG [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate to participate in JUSMAG THAI courses: UH 60 Aviator Qualification, AVN Maint [...]	2008-12-17 00:07:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE131919	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance at an Intelligence in Combating Terrorism training course from Janua [...]	2008-12-17 00:07:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE131920	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA-Bangkok Clandestine Lab Investigations course scheduled f [...]	2008-12-17 00:07:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131921	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok Clandestine Laboratory Investigations C [...]	2008-12-17 00:07:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE131922	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok Chemical Control Course from January 19 [...]	2008-12-17 00:07:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE132055	PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE GOS ON [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: In late September 2008, we shared with the Swiss government information indicating that the Malaysian-based procurement firm Evertop Services was working to acquire crystal oscillators from Switzerla [...]	2008-12-17 15:47:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
08STATE132056	ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (OSAC) [...] (U) The purpose of this cable is to assist Regional Security Officers in preparing their Post,s Annual OSAC Crime and Safety Report which is due January 14, 2009. 2. (U) Background: Supporting the U.S. private sector with current and useful security information is one of the Regional Secur [...]	2008-12-17 15:48:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC AMGT APER
08STATE132159	DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY [...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, December 17, 2008 2. (U) Significant Events - Paragraphs 7-17 3. (U) Key Concerns - Paragraphs 18-29 4. (U) Trends and Analysis - Paragraphs 30-54 5. (U) Cyber Threats - Paragraphs 55-63 6. (U) Suspicious Activity Incidents - Paragraphs 64-82 7 [...]	2008-12-17 19:01:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC
08STATE132204	CIVAIR INDIA: GROUND HANDLING DEMARCHE [...] This is an action message ) please see para 9. SUMMARY ------- 2. Washington agencies have learned, through Post and media reporting, that the Government of India plans to implement a new ground handling policy at major metropolitan airports in India. We understand the proposed Indian [...]	2008-12-17 20:05:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR IN
08STATE132226	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individual listed below. This individual is a candidate for attendance at an Aerospace Medicine Primary training course from January 30, 2009 [...]	2008-12-17 20:42:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE132306	RWANDAN PUBLIC PROSECUTOR IN THE UNITED STATES: [...] (U) Embassy Kigali is instructed to deliver the points in Para 7 below as soon as possible to the highest appropriate level within the Rwandan government. AF Acting A/S Carter delivered these same points to Rwandan Ambassador Kimonyo on Wednesday, December 17. BACKGROUND 2. (SBU) On D [...]	2008-12-17 23:28:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	CVIS PINS PREL RW
08STATE132581	SITE SURVEY PURSUANT TO ELIMINATION OF UKRAINIAN [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (C) Background: The November 18 U.S.-Ukraine missile destruction talks in Kyiv provided an opportunity to exchange information and review next steps for moving forward to eliminate Ukraine's SCUD missiles and related equipment (Ref B) [...]	2008-12-18 19:36:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE PARM PREL UP
08STATE132635	IRAN'S ATTEMPTS TO EXPAND BANKING RELATIONSHIPS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph seven. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Representatives in the Iranian government have met with counterparts in the Ghanaian government to discuss the opening of an Iranian bank in Ghana. Given Iran's attempts to evade UNSC sancti [...]	2008-12-18 21:00:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KNNP MNUC IR GM
08STATE132759	PREPARING THE NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN [...] (U) This is an action message for all posts. See paras 12-29. This cable describes the annual reporting requirement for Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and provides instructions for posts' contributions. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended, requires the Department t [...]	2008-12-19 03:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	KTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF
08STATE132923	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals below. These individuals are candidates for the ILEA Bangkok Post Blast Investigations Course from January 12-23, [...]	2008-12-19 16:16:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE133176	TRAVEL ALERT-INDIA [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens that there is a high threat of terrorism throughout India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, especially during the end- [...]	2008-12-19 22:53:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC IN
08STATE133202	(U) SIXTH SENIOR DIALOGUE THIRD SESSION: [...] (U) Participants: U.S. The Deputy Secretary Ambassador Clark T. Randt A/S Christopher R. Hill, EAP Acting A/S Patricia A. McNerney, ISN David Gordon, Director of Policy Planning S/P John J. Norris, EAP DAS David Sindey, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia Justin Higgins [...]	2008-12-20 01:41:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV CH
08STATE133419	ACTION REQUEST: READOUT OF FRIED-ANTONOV [...] (SBU) This is an action request. NATO capitals, Embassy Tbilisi, and Embassy Chisinau are requested to deliver the points in para 2 to the appropriate host government officials on the results of the December 17 CFE Treaty consultations between the U.S. and Russia. For full readout of the con [...]	2008-12-22 15:27:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	KCFE NATO PARM PREL RS GG MD
08STATE133489	MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION (MCC) BOARD [...] Action request for action addressees (FY09 MCA Compact Eligible and Threshold Eligible countries) in paragraph 11. 2. SUMMARY. The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors met December 11, 2008, and selected three new countries -- Indonesia, Zambia, and Colombia -- as [...]	2008-12-22 17:14:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL PGOV ETRD ECON KMCA MCC
08STATE133493	U.S. PROPOSAL FOR PIRACY MOU [...] (U) This an action request. Please see paragraphs 2 and 3. MOU text is provided SEPCOR. ACTION REQUEST -------------------------- 2. (SBU) Post is requested to demarche host government officials to pursue the following objectives: -- Deliver the proposed Memorandum of Understanding [...]	2008-12-22 17:23:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EWWT MARR MOPS PHSA PREL SO XA XW
08STATE133521	PNR AGREEMENT: DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL VIA [...] This message contains an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. Embassy is requested to deliver on a priority basis the text at paragraph 4 in the form of a diplomatic note to Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation (DFA). The proposal conveyed in the note, on the tr [...]	2008-12-22 18:09:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAIR ASEC SZ
08STATE133550	TRAVEL WARNING - SRI LANKA [...] The Department of State warns American citizens traveling to or living in Sri Lanka about the continuing danger of terrorist attacks throughout the country. This replaces the Travel Warning for Sri Lanka dated June 13, 2008 and highlights changes in locations of security concerns, and notes re [...]	2008-12-22 19:01:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC CE
08STATE133633	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-shipment check on application 050133135 for the export of NVD component parts to Nigeria. Post is requested to complete t [...]	2008-12-22 20:33:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC NI IT
08STATE133682	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much t [...]	2008-12-22 21:07:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE133683	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individuals be filed with as muc [...]	2008-12-22 21:08:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE133685	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much t [...]	2008-12-22 21:08:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE133686	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individuals be filed with as muc [...]	2008-12-22 21:09:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE133865	UAE INTERMEDIARY USED TO DISGUISE IDENTITY OF [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Abu Dhabi, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: We have information indicating that as of early November 2008, the UAE-based firm Alkaen Equipment and Industrial Supplies LLC was working to provide Iran's Farazeh Equipment Distributor Company [...]	2008-12-23 14:20:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
08STATE133964	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-shipment check on application 050136184 for the export of armor plating to Malaysia. Post is requested to complete this B [...]	2008-12-23 16:08:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC MY BR
08STATE134206	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CAMEROONIAN POLICE [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 4, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Hamadou, Abdoulaye Rank: Lieutennant Colonel DOB: January 1, 1957 Nationality: Camer [...]	2008-12-23 22:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM CM
08STATE134228	U.S. RESPONSE TO FRENCH GLOBAL INF PROPOSAL [...] (U) This is an Action Cable for Embassy Paris, see paragraph 5. 2. (C) Background: During a P-3 meeting in Paris on November 7, 2008 (Ref A),the French provided Acting Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security, John Rood, a draft French proposal to globalize the INF Tr [...]	2008-12-24 01:10:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM KACT JCIC START INF RS US FR
08STATE134229	DEMARCHE: U.S. DRAFTED SECURITY COUNCIL [...] (U) This is an action request. Department requests posts urge host governments to support our redrafted United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution (in paragraph 10 below),establishing a UN peacekeeping operation in Mogadishu, Somalia and its environs. Department also requests USUN to d [...]	2008-12-24 01:19:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL UNSC KPKO SO ET
08STATE134230	TRAVEL ALERT - BANGLADESH [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Bangladesh, and urges caution while traveling during the period before and after the upcoming election on December 29. This Travel Alert expires on January 5, 2009. 2. On December 17, 2008, the Government of Bangladesh [...]	2008-12-24 02:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC BG
08STATE134297	IRAN'S UAV PROGRAM SEEKING GERMAN-ORIGIN ENGINES [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) We want to inform French authorities that as of mid-November 2008, a procurement official affiliated with Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program was seeking German-origin engines via the French intermediary Technical As [...]	2008-12-24 13:40:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IR FR GM
08STATE134353	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the RSO - ILEA Bangkok-Post Blast Investigations Course [...]	2008-12-24 15:42:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE134354	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok ATA-6885 Identifying and Developing Inv [...]	2008-12-24 15:43:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE134355	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the DEA Bangkok - International Asset Forfeiture Seminar [...]	2008-12-24 15:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE134356	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the RSO - ILEA Bangkok-Post Blast Investigations Course [...]	2008-12-24 15:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE134357	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance at a Multinational Logistics training course from January 19, 2009 t [...]	2008-12-24 15:46:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE134358	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MALAYSIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross human rights violations for the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates for attendance at an Aerospace Medicine Primary training course from January 30, 20 [...]	2008-12-24 15:46:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SNAR MARR KCRM MY
08STATE134376	TRAVEL ALERT-INDIA [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens that there is a high threat of terrorism throughout India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, especially during the end- [...]	2008-12-24 16:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC IN
08STATE134385	THE INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCY [...] (U) Summary: According to the German government, the German-proposed International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA),which will launch on January 26 - 27, 2009 in Bonn, Germany, is intended to promote increased use of renewable energy. While the USG strongly supports renewable energy, the USG [...]	2008-12-24 16:30:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV KGHG ENRG PGOV EUN GM
08STATE13442	SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE [...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 5 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister- [...]	2008-02-08 18:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY BH
08STATE134421	SOMALIA - REINFORCING AMISOM [...] (U) This is an action request, please see paragraph 2. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (SBU) Ambassadors are asked to approach host governments at the highest appropriate level to pursue the following objective: -- Establish firm host government commitments to deploy an (additional) battal [...]	2008-12-24 17:10:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KPKO SO
08STATE134444	ENTRY INTO FORCE NOTE FOR PROTOCOLS TO [...] This is an action request; please see para 3 for action. 2. Background: On June 16, 2006, then-Ambassador William Burns and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Kislyak signed a protocol extending the U.S.-Russia Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Umbrella Agreement (formal title: Agree [...]	2008-12-24 17:58:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	RS
08STATE134448	SUBJECT: U.S. RESPONSE ON RUSSIAN NON-PAPER: [...] (SBU) This is an action message; please see para 5 below. 2. (C) Per reftel A, Russian MFA DVBR First Secretary Andrey Odnoral passed a nonpaper which requested any materials the USG has regarding an alleged incident of illegal trafficking of Polish MANPADS in Georgia. The Government of Ru [...]	2008-12-24 18:14:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER ETTC MASS MCAP RS PL GG
08STATE134490	(S) LETTER FROM DEPUTY SECRETARY NEGROPONTE [...] (U) Please deliver the following letter from Deputy Secretary Negroponte. There will be no signed original. Embassy should also propose discussions with the Government of Armenia in coming weeks. Suggested dates and team composition will be provided septel. Embassy Yerevan is requested to re [...]	2008-12-24 21:58:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	ETTC MASS OPDC PARM PREL AM
08STATE134777	DEMARCHE TO AFGHANISTAN ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 2. 2. (SBU) Summary and Action Request: Contrary to previous statements to the U.S. Government, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan joined 93 other states in signing the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM),December 3-4, 2008 in Oslo, No [...]	2008-12-29 16:37:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MOPS PREL AF
08STATE134873	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050120650 for the export of infrared viewer component parts to Japan. Post is requested to [...]	2008-12-29 19:51:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC JA
08STATE134918	INVITATION TO TURKEY TO JOIN THE CONTACT GROUP ON [...] (SBU) This is an Action Request, please see para. 3. 2. (SBU) Following the Government of Turkey,s formal offer of at least one frigate with air element embarked to support counter piracy operations off the coast of Somalia, the Department concurs with Embassy Ankara,s support for Turkey,s [...]	2008-12-29 21:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV EWWT KCRM MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER TU
08STATE134950	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR THAILAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok Tactical Safety and Planning Course: Se [...]	2008-12-29 22:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM TH
08STATE134960	PROGRESS ON U.S. COUNTER-PIRACY AGENDA AT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The UN/Kenya International Conference on Piracy around Somalia was held in Nairobi, Kenya on December 10-11, 2008. The U.S. delegation was led by Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Mark Kimmitt, and included representatives from AF, L, Embassy Nairobi' [...]	2008-12-29 23:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EWWT MOPS PHSA PREL KE SO XA XW
08STATE135068	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ICITAP Maritime Security Development Project Comman [...]	2008-12-30 14:56:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135076	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-shipment check on application 050136522 for the export of M-113 component parts to Spain. Post is requested to complete t [...]	2008-12-30 15:04:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC SP GM
08STATE135215	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050116033 for the export of aiming circle sets to Colombia. Post is requested to complete [...]	2008-12-30 20:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC CO
08STATE135268	REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON KENYAN SEIZURE OF [...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Nairobi. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: According to Ref A, on 12 December 2008 Kenyan Flying Squad officers detained two individuals suspected of smuggling uranium into Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The men had been [...]	2008-12-30 21:37:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	KNNP MNUC ASEC KCRM PARM KE XA XW
08STATE135270	PORT SECURITY DEMARCHE - YEMEN [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The United States Government (USG) is concerned that the current level of port security in Yemen does not adequately reflect the current threat situation given recent terrorist events in country. The USG seek [...]	2008-12-30 21:38:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EWWT KHLS PREL PTER YM
08STATE135293	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the COBRA GOLD 09 Command Post Exercise scheduled from February 4, [...]	2008-12-30 23:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135294	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate to attend the ODC-APCSS Pacific Rim Defense and Security Conference scheduled f [...]	2008-12-30 23:14:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135296	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate to attend the ODC - George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies and [...]	2008-12-30 23:14:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135298	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual received a nomination to participate in the Special Operations Combating Terrorism Cou [...]	2008-12-30 23:16:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM CB
08STATE135299	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LAOS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ILEA [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the "Clandestine Lab Investigations/Chemical Control" course hosted by t [...]	2008-12-30 23:17:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR PHUM PREL PGOV MARR KCRM LA
08STATE135300	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LAOS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ILEA [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the "Post Blast Investigations" course hosted by the International Law E [...]	2008-12-30 23:23:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR PHUM PREL PGOV MARR KCRM LA
08STATE135301	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR HONG KONG LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok - Clandestine Lab Investigations/Chemical Con [...]	2008-12-30 23:25:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PHUM ASEC KCRM SNAR HK TH
08STATE135302	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR HONG KONG LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Roswell - Advanced Management Course, January 12, 200 [...]	2008-12-30 23:26:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PHUM ASEC KCRM SNAR HK TH
08STATE135445	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR VIETNAM LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the ILEA Bangkok Clandestine Lab Investigation/Chemical Control [...]	2008-12-31 18:07:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR KCRM VM
08STATE135481	DEMARCHE: MUMBAI TERRORIST ATTACK SUSPECT IN [...] Summary: Department appreciates Embassy's efforts to obtain Bangladeshi concurrence to share with the Government of Pakistan information obtained from the FBI debriefing of the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) member who is suspected of involvement in the Mumbai terrorist attacks. While we do not leg [...]	2008-12-31 19:19:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PTER BG
08STATE135506	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in a USAID sponsored ASEAN-WEN Support Project Wildlife Enfor [...]	2008-12-31 19:58:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135507	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates to attend the ODC - Joint Combined Exercise and Training ( [...]	2008-12-31 20:00:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135508	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ILEA Supervisory Criminal Investigators Course sche [...]	2008-12-31 20:01:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR CB
08STATE135509	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA Bangkok Post Blast Investigations course scheduled from J [...]	2008-12-31 20:02:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE135510	DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ODC-APCSS Advanced Security Course 09-1 scheduled from January [...]	2008-12-31 20:06:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE13631	ICAO: INCORPORATION OF TRANSPORT OFFENSES IN [...] Work is underway in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to amend the Montreal and The Hague aviation security conventions to strengthen their provisions against aviation-related terrorist acts. In November 2007, as a result of successful U.S. and Australian outreach (reftel) [...]	2008-02-08 23:33:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC EAIR ICAO KNNP OTRA KTIA PARM XX
08STATE14010	OIL-FOR-FOOD GUIDANCE AND ACTION REQUEST [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. Background ---------- 2. (SBU) Department has reviewed the January 23 letter sent by SYG Ban updating the UNSC on the current status of the Oil-for-Food (OFF) program. We are encouraged by the progress made by the OFF Working Group [...]	2008-02-11 17:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON UNSC IZ
08STATE14066	(S) ADVISING THE PRC OF LIMMT'S CONTINUED [...] This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background/Objectives: Since February 2006, we have repeatedly discussed with China our concerns regarding the proliferation-related trading activities of the Chinese firm Dalian Sunny Industries, which is also [...]	2008-02-11 18:41:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL ETTC CH IR
08STATE14088	REVISED INSTRUCTION CABLE ON INITIATING ASSURANCE [...] (SBU) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST: Post is requested to make the points in paragraphs 7 and 8 to appropriate interlocutor(s) in the Rwandan Government. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: Rwandan citizens Leonidas Bimenyimana, Gregoire Nyaminani, and Francois Karake were brought to the United States in 2003 [...]	2008-02-11 18:58:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PTER
08STATE14169	SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE [...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 5 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister- [...]	2008-02-11 20:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY BH
08STATE14246	DEMARCHE REQUEST: URGING PORTUGAL TO ACTION AS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3-5. SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) Post is requested to approach the MFA at the appropriate levels to urge their strong leadership of the Community of Democracies (CD) and to solicit their views on priorities for their Chairmanship over t [...]	2008-02-11 22:11:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL UNGA PO AO
08STATE14252	SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATION TO ATTEND THE [...] Action Requests: Ambassador or appropriate senior officials at Embassy Kigali is requested to deliver the text in paragraph 5 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister-level head of offi [...]	2008-02-11 22:23:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY RW
08STATE14270	LIBYA: REQUEST FOR ROUTINE ACCESS TO REPATRIATED GUANTANAMO [...] (S/NF) Department remains concerned about the GOL's past failure to provide Post with timely access to returned Libyan detainees Muhammad Abdallah Mansur al-Rimi (ISN 194) and Ben Qumu Abu Sufian Ibrahim Ahmed Hamouda (ISN 557),and believes that under the circumstances it is important to insti [...]	2008-02-11 22:54:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PREL PHUM PINS LY
08STATE14490	SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE [...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 11 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister [...]	2008-02-12 17:20:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY AJ
08STATE14563	SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE [...] Action Requests: Ambassador or appropriate senior embassy official is requested to deliver the text in paragraph 4 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's designated Minister-level head of official delega [...]	2008-02-12 19:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY TS
08STATE14577	IRAQ COALITION CONFERENCE PROPOSED LOCATION [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) Summary: Multi-National Force - Iraq and Embassy Baghdad have proposed Abu Dhabi as the location for the next Iraq Coalition Conference which will convene within the first two weeks of May, 2008. Abu [...]	2008-02-12 19:58:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS IZ AE ECON EFIN
08STATE15117	MONTERREY CONSENSUS: BACKGROUND AND 2008 REVIEW [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 10. 2. (SBU) Summary. The 2002 Monterrey Consensus on Financing for Development (FfD) was a marked accomplishment for the U.S. and other donor countries as it recognizes the importance of a balanced approach to development. It emphasizes [...]	2008-02-14 01:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID ECON EFIN ETRD ECIN EINV PGOV UN
08STATE1514	U.S.-JAPAN-KOREA POLICY PLANNING TALKS - WELCOME [...] (SBU) Summary: Policy Planning Director David Gordon opened United States-Japan-Korea Policy Planning Talks by hosting Japanese Deputy Vice Minister for Foreign Policy Chikao Kawai, and Korean Deputy Foreign Minister In-kook Park for a working dinner December 16, during which they exchanged [...]	2008-01-07 17:12:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ENIV ENRG KGHG PREL JA KS
08STATE1522	U.S.-JAPAN-KOREA POLICY PLANNING TALKS - WORKING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. This cable reports on the working lunch and afternoon session of the U.S.-Japan-Korea policy planning trilateral held on December 17 (see reftel for reporting on the welcome dinner and morning session). At the lunch, S/P Director David Gordon, Japanese Deputy Vice Minister for [...]	2008-01-07 17:38:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CH EAID JA KS PGOV PREL
08STATE15220	(S) FURTHER SCHEMING BY GERMAN FIRM TO EXPORT TEST CHAMBER TO IRANIAN BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-14 14:33:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	ETTC GM IR KSCA MTCRE PARM PREL

08STATE15502	SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE [...] Action Requests: OES apologizes for this short- fuse request. We have only just learned that the Maldives and Mauritania are interested in attending WIREC and given that the conference is now only two weeks away, and the delegates will need to make their travel arrangements urgently, we are [...]	2008-02-14 20:12:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY MR
08STATE15838	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050087908 for the export of infrared searchlight equipment to Russia. Post is reques [...]	2008-02-15 16:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC KOMC RS
08STATE15895	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING [...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to [...]	2008-02-15 17:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE16088	COUNTERTERRORISM FINANCE: UPDATE ON OPPORTUNITY FOR [...] This is an update of reftel, which invited Embassies Baghdad, Bangkok, Dakar, Doha, Kuwait and Riyadh to nominate up to four host country participants each for the March 10-14 Counterterrorism Financial Regulation training course at the FDIC Training Facilities in Arlington, Virginia. 2. [...]	2008-02-15 21:20:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER KTFN ECON EFIN PREL KCRM
08STATE16275	MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) In televised proceedings, PM Thaci underscored his commitment to building a multi-ethnic, European state and underlined Kosovo is not a precedent for other conflicts. U.S. Office Pristina reports President Sejdiu officially requested the United States recognize Kosovo and establish ful [...]	2008-02-17 19:20:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16287	MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 02 [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian riot police used tear gas to disperse 1,500-2,000 demonstrators who caused superficial damage to post. The Albanian, Austrian, and French embassies also faced sizeable demonstrations. Rioters broke into the Slovenian Embassy and caused considerable damag [...]	2008-02-18 00:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16305	MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) The EUR Front Office reports the Serbian Ambassador to the United States delivered a letter addressed to President Bush, in which President Tadic exhorted UN members to respect the territorial integrity of Serbia, demanded the Secretary General?s Special Representative annul the unilate [...]	2008-02-18 17:32:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16339	MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 05 [...] (U) European Union: France, Italy, and the UK recognized Kosovo independence. German FM Steinmeier said Germany and 16 other EU members would do so in the coming weeks. (Reuters) 2. (SBU) Turkey: FM Babacan said Turkey has decided to recognize Kosovo. (Embassy Ankara/EUR telcon, Reuters) [...]	2008-02-18 23:24:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16350	MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 06 [...] (U) Serbian President Tadic called on UNSYG Ban to instruct his special envoy in Kosovo to invalidate yesterday's declaration of independence, media report. Russia and China supported Tadic's request. South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, Libya, and Burkina Faso expressed skepticism over the leg [...]	2008-02-19 04:12:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16441	MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports it will review its security posture at 1700 local time (2300 EST) February 19, anticipating large February 21 demonstrations led by political parties. U.S. Office Pristina reports ?calm? in Pristina. Media report Serbs opposed to Kosovo?s newly-declared indepe [...]	2008-02-19 15:06:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16488	2007 SPECIAL 301 BRAZIL OCR RESULTS [...] The U.S. Government (USG) Special 301 Committee has concluded its deliberations regarding Brazil's status on the Special 301 list following the Out-of-Cycle Review (OCR). The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) notified the Brazilian Embassy in Washington on February 15 that Brazil [...]	2008-02-19 16:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD KIPR BR
08STATE16583	TURKEY OPPOSES ICAO PLANS TO TRANSFER SAR [...] (U) This cable responds to Ref A's request for instructions. 2. (SBU) Ref A sought Department instructions for responding to the Turkish government's request for U.S. support in opposing plans of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to transfer Search and Rescue (SAR) respo [...]	2008-02-19 19:47:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR ICAO AORC PREL CY TU
08STATE17076	MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP [...] (SBU) According to U.S. Office Pristina, the assembly approved a number of laws of particular importance to the Serb community, including legislation covering special protective zones, local self-government, and municipal administrative boundaries. A tenth law, regulating the foreign ministr [...]	2008-02-20 18:55:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17302	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: EAP/K DPRK UNIT CHIEF [...] Department requests country clearance for Office of Korean Affairs DPRK Unit Chief Yuri Kim to travel to Beijing en route to Pyongyang to support the New York Philharmonic's visit to North Korea February 25-27. Ms. Kim will then travel to Seoul for consultations. Ms. Kim will arrive Beijing [...]	2008-02-20 22:53:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH
08STATE17307	SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATION TO ATTEND THE [...] Action Requests: OES apologizes for this short- fuse request. We have only just learned that Monaco is interested in attending WIREC and given that the conference is now less than two weeks away, and the delegates will need to make their travel arrangements urgently, we are asking post to [...]	2008-02-20 23:04:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY MN
08STATE17336	INTERNATIONAL NOTIFICATION OF U.S. SATELLITE [...] (U) This is an immediate action request. See paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. (SBU) GUIDANCE FOR BERLIN, BRASILIA, CANBERRA, LONDON, OTTAWA, PARIS, ROME, TOKYO, BEIJING, KYIV, MOSCOW, PRAGUE, COPENHAGEN, TEL AVIV, SANTIAGO, WARSAW, SEOUL, THE HAGUE, AND NEW DELHI, USNATO (FOR NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCI [...]	2008-02-21 05:55:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PARM PNAT KTIA PINS TSPA TPHY ESA
08STATE17337	MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports Serb members of the Kosovo Police Service will remain in their jobs for the time being, despite shunning the government of Kosovo. (Kosovo MG/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail and telcon) 2. (SBU) Post reports KFOR will transfer control over the destroyed no [...]	2008-02-21 05:59:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17372	MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports approximately 80 demonstrators blocked access to an UNMIK office, located in a predominantly Serb neighborhood in north Mitrovica. Post expects more demonstrations this weekend with demonstrators likely to be bused in from Serbia. A possible march from Se [...]	2008-02-21 12:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
08STATE17674	EXTENSION OF ANNUAL STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT [...] (U) Summary/Action Request: Department requests that post propose to the Netherlands Government (GONL) to extend the current bilateral SOFA through an exchange of diplomatic notes based on the text in paragraph 4 below, which is virtually identical to the text of the note currently in force (r [...]	2008-02-21 20:09:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PREL MASS MOPS NL XL NT
08STATE17895	MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports rioters breached Embassy grounds at 1858 local time. Police used tear gas but were unable to disperse the crowd. Rioters set fire to an unoccupied area of the consular section. While the Embassy was closed at the time, 14 Embassy personnel were inside during t [...]	2008-02-22 02:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17915	MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade is at minimal staffing due to building damage. Most Embassy staff are working from their residences, and the international school remains closed until at least February 25. Ministry of Interior contacts continue to be productive. An EAC met at 0400 EST to evaluate th [...]	2008-02-22 11:50:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE18041	SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATION TO ATTEND THE [...] Action Requests: OES apologizes for this short- fuse request. We have only just learned that Mongolia is interested in attending WIREC and given that the conference is now less than two weeks away, and the delegates will need to make their travel arrangements urgently, we are asking post t [...]	2008-02-22 16:18:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY MG
08STATE18141	SUPPORTING THE USG'S PROPOSAL FOR CIVIL AVIATION [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-22 20:09:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	NATO EAIR PREL AF
08STATE18213	DISCUSSING FOREIGN FIGHTERS WITH THE SYRIANS [...] (U) This is an action request; please see paragraph three. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) Department requests Embassy Damascus provide the Syrian government information on foreign terrorist flows through Syria into Iraq derived from Objective Massey documents and detailed in an Intell [...]	2008-02-22 22:34:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PTER PREL SY IZ
08STATE18214	U.S-RUSSIA STATE FLIGHTS DISPUTE: RUSSIA REMAINS [...] (C) Summary: On January 25, Russian and American delegations, led by Alexander Neradko, Head of the Russian Federal Air Navigation Authority (FANA),and PM Senior Advisor Ambassador Jackson McDonald, respectively, reviewed and reaffirmed their existing positions regarding payment of air naviga [...]	2008-02-22 22:35:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EAIR AMGT FAA RS
08STATE18224	TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 14 [...] (SBU) The Department approved ordered departure for eligible family members and non-emergency personnel. Embassy Zagreb is coordinating with post to evacuate staff and private American citizens. (Kosovo Task Force/Embassy Belgrade telcon) --------------------------------------------- ---- [...]	2008-02-22 22:54:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18288	TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade confirms two convoys of non- emergency personnel and eligible family members escorted by a Serbian anti-terrorism team are scheduled to depart Belgrade at 0700 EST/1300 local. The main convoy with 67 people will drive to Zagreb and 20 USAID personnel will go to Budape [...]	2008-02-23 11:51:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18318	TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. [...] (SBU) A convoy of 66 Embassy Belgrade staff and family members reached Zagreb, according to Embassy Zagreb. Embassy Belgrade reports six private American citizens left with the group. A smaller convoy of 21 USAID personnel has arrived in Budapest, according to Embassy Budapest. (Kosovo TF/Emb [...]	2008-02-24 07:00:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18361	TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 17 [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian authorities deployed two armored vehicles and 60 riot police to the Chancery, following the USG's request for additional protective measures. Post could reopen as early as February 26. (Kosovo TF/Embassy Belgrade telcon and e- mail) NORTH KOSOVO PRO [...]	2008-02-24 21:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE18470	TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 18 [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports the capital remains calm and the International School is open. At the chancery, the installation of steel plating and other reinforcement work should be completed today. The EAC recommended the Embassy remain closed February 26 as a precaution, reopening for l [...]	2008-02-25 14:31:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18782	NOTIFICATION TO CANADA OF U.S. SATELLITE ENGAGEMENT [...] (C) Ambassador orally briefed Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister Susan Cartwright about the U.S. interception of the NRO satellite on February 20. Cartwright expressed concern about the possibility of debris landing in populated Canadian areas, and Ambassador reassured [...]	2008-02-25 21:12:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM PNAT KTIA PINS TSPA TPHY CA
08STATE18812	TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. [...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports a crowd of 1,200 gathered on the north side of the Mitrovica bridge, but the situation remained calm. Demonstrators burned the EU flag. (Kosovo TF/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail) --------------------------------------------- ----- NO NORMAL RELATIONS WITH ST [...]	2008-02-25 21:57:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18819	NO SURPRISE, CHAVEZ BACKS RUSSIA AGAINST KOSOVO [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-25 22:31:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL UNMIK VE KV EU
08STATE18943	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING [...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to b [...]	2008-02-26 12:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE19045	BOSNIA - RS OFFICIALS ON UPCOMING DEMONSTRATIONS [...] (C) During the course of February 25, senior RS government and law enforcement officials assured the Embassy that the Banja Luka Branch Office will be protected during planned demonstrations on February 26. RS Interior Minister Stanislav Cadjo told the Charge that the RS police will fulfill i [...]	2008-02-26 14:52:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BK
08STATE19145	LIBYA: DEMARCHE ON LIFTING HOLD ON PROPOSED UNSC [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (C) On February 13, USUN proposed listing four Syrian based AQI affiliated members pursuant to UNSC 1267 (al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions). Libya placed a hold on the request. The Libyan Permane [...]	2008-02-26 16:56:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC LY
08STATE19187	LIBREVILLE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW [...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 15, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Last Name: Ngo'o Akoulou, Alphonse First Name: Alphonse Rank: Colonel Posotion: Chief of Investi [...]	2008-02-26 17:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE19188	DRC: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 20, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Mutamba, Kanza Nicole Rank: Captain Position: National Police DOB: June 10, 1962 [...]	2008-02-26 17:46:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM KJUS PGOV PHUM CG
08STATE19189	DRC CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORNE - CRIMINAL [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 20, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Bankeke, Toussaint Rank: Lieutenant Position: Quick React Police Gender: Male DOB: [...]	2008-02-26 17:46:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR CG
08STATE19438	NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL READOUT - FEBRUARY 13, 2008 [...] (C/NF) Summary from the NAC Meeting: -- Afghanistan: Chairman of the Military Committee General Ray Henault briefed that ISAF is seeking to diversify its fuel supply away from reliance on Pakistani transit. SHAPE Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations MG Rudy Wright described a dramatic drop [...]	2008-02-26 22:57:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	NATO PREL AF
08STATE19466	USG RESPONSE TO ITALIAN PROPOSAL FOR RC-WEST [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-26 22:56:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AF IT MARR MOPS NATO PREL
08STATE1988	2007 SPECIAL 301 CZECH REPUBLIC OCR RESULTS [...] This is an ACTION REQUEST. The USG Special 301 Committee has concluded its deliberations regarding the Czech Republic's status on the Special 301 list following the Out-of-Cycle Review (OCR). The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will announce that the Czech Republic has been pla [...]	2008-01-08 19:41:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD KIPR EZ
08STATE20016	OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT REGARDING THE [...] Post is authorized to present the following statement under current issues at the February 28, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States condemns the attacks that occurred against a number of foreign diplomatic missions in Belgrade [...]	2008-02-27 21:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	OSCE PREL SR PGOV
08STATE2004	U.S.-QATAR GULF SECURITY DIALOGE (GSD) DECEMBER [...] (S/NF) Summary: The third round of the U.S.-Qatar Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) took place in Washington on December 18, with Qatari officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Interior representing the Government of Qatar. The meeting reinforced our mutual commitment to the [...]	2008-01-08 20:03:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC EPET KNNP MARR IR MASS PREL QA IZ LE
08STATE20081	U.S. AMBASSADORS FUND FOR COUNTERTERRORISM [...] (SBU) Summary: This cable provides guidance and instructions for the administration of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Counterterrorism. The Fund was established by the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT) to support projects that apply tools of soft power to counterterrorism a [...]	2008-02-27 23:55:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR
08STATE20184	ASHGABAT SURVEILLANCE DETECTION PROGRAM [...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 5. 2. (C) In April 2007, the Government of Turkmenistan (GOT) withdrew permission for U.S. Embassy Ashgabat to conduct Surveillance Detection (SD) operations and declared the activities of the SD team to be in conflict with GOT law. The RSO immed [...]	2008-02-28 13:58:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AMGT ASEC APER
08STATE20227	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on licenses 050085764, 050041335, 050024484, 050074594, 050064829, 050040825, and 050057178 for t [...]	2008-02-28 15:08:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CA ETTC KOMC
08STATE20259	2008 U.S.-BRAZIL POLITICAL-MILITARY CONSULTATIONS [...] (SBU) Department requests Embassy deliver to the Government of Brazil's (GOB) Ministry of External Relations (MRE) the proposed United States-Brazil Political-Military Consultations agenda in paragraph four. Department further requests GOB confirmation of the proposed April 15 date for pol-mi [...]	2008-02-28 15:45:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MAS PREL PTER BR
08STATE20266	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: EAP/K SUNG KIM, NSC [...] Department requests country clearance for Office of Korean Affairs Director Sung Kim and NSC Asia Director of Chinese Affairs Paul Haenle to travel to Beijing for consultations related to the Six-Party Talks from February 29 - March 2. 2. Department requests that Embassy Beijing arrange ac [...]	2008-02-28 15:59:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC KN CH JA
08STATE20303	TFCM01: TASK FORCE FORMATION REGARDING THE [...] At 1100 EST on 02/28/2008 the Executive Secretary directed that a Task Force be established in the Operations Center regarding the situation in Cameroon. Contact information for the Task Force is as follows: For internal State Department business or other official business, call (202) 647-6 [...]	2008-02-28 16:49:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE20329	UNDER SECRETARY BURNS'S MEETING WITH JAPANESE [...] (C) Summary: U/S Burns met for two hours on January 29 with his new Japanese counterpart, Deputy Foreign Minister Kenichiro Sasae, to discuss G8, UNSC reform, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Burma. Sasae described Japan's priorities for the G8, which include climate ch [...]	2008-02-28 17:55:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENIV ENRG KGHG PREL PGOV EAID XB XC XD XE XH JA
08STATE20332	ASHGABAT SURVEILLANCE DETECTION PROGRAM [...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 5. 2. (C) In April 2007, the Government of Turkmenistan (GOT) withdrew permission for U.S. Embassy Ashgabat to conduct Surveillance Detection (SD) operations and declared the activities of the SD team to be in conflict with GOT law. The RSO immed [...]	2008-02-28 18:00:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AMGT ASEC APER
08STATE2034	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): RESULTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At the November 5-9, 2007 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Plenary meeting in Athens, the 34 MTCR Partners reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening missile-related export controls and thereby discouraging missile activities and programs of concern. They discussed [...]	2008-01-08 20:42:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE PARM MNUC ETTC KSCA TSPA FR GR
08STATE20649	TFCM01: CAMEROON TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 01 [...] (SBU) Embassy Yaound reports most people in the capital remain indoors. Douala is mainly quiet with localized rioting and both main roads to the city are open. Post notes Cameroonian military forces are fully deployed, but might have resources to maintain order for only three more days. ( [...]	2008-02-28 23:39:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CM
08STATE20660	NON-DOM TAX ISSUE: WASHINGTON GUIDANCE [...] Per refel, post requested guidance on proposed talking points to respond to questions from H.M.Treasury (HMT) regarding the proposed taxation of non-domiciled foreigners in the UK, including Americans. As post noted, Amcits are chiefly concerned about possible double taxation and timing. Post [...]	2008-02-28 23:56:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD CASC EINV UK
08STATE20678	KOSOVO -- DEMARCHE TO UN ON UNMIK, CUSTOMS IN [...] The Department requests that USUN deliver a demarche at the highest appropriate level to UN officials, in coordination with our European allies on the Security Council, to ensure that UNMIK carry out its administrative and security functions on Kosovo's border with Serbia, particularly custom [...]	2008-02-29 02:17:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PREL UNMIK YI
08STATE20685	READOUT FROM DECEMBER 4 IRAQ AND NEIGHBORS RSI IN [...] (S) Summary: U.S. Chiefs of Mission and embassy representatives from Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Turkey, joined by S/CT Coordinator Ambassador Dell Dailey and other U.S. interagency representatives, met December 4 in Amman to discuss regional counterterrorism strategies at [...]	2008-02-29 04:11:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PTER PGOV PREL KCRM EAID ADCO KISL ASEC KU
08STATE21168	KUDOS FOR RANGOON'S REPORT ON BIODIVERSITY [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-29 21:22:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV PHUM PREL BM
08STATE21209	GUIDANCE FOR AZERBAIJANI UNGA RESOLUTION [...] (U) This is an action request. See Para. 2. 2. Action request: Department requests that USUN urge Azerbaijan's mission to the UN to work on an UNGA resolution that stresses that Kosovo is not a precedent for Nagarno-Karabakh (NK) or any other conflict. In order to secure U.S. supp [...]	2008-02-29 22:59:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	UNGA PREL AM AJ RU GE UP PBTS
08STATE22378	SOMALIA-- TALKING POINTS FOR MARCH 5 BRIEFING [...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following points for the March 5 briefing on Somalia and Kenya: Begin points: ------- Somalia ------- -- We would like to thank the Secretariat for their briefing today on the situation in Somalia and Kenya. -- The United States is deeply concern [...]	2008-03-05 00:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PREL PHUM SO XA XW
08STATE22941	SECURING IRAQI SUPPORT TO PROPOSE AN UNSCR TO [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (S) The Deputies Committee tasked State with laying the groundwork for a UN Security Council Resolution that would sanction those who threaten the peace or stability of Iraq similar to the measu [...]	2008-03-06 00:26:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	ETTC IZ PREL PTER XF
08STATE23568	PSI FIFTH ANNIVERSARY: OFFICIAL INVITATION FROM [...] As promised in reftel, below is the official U.S. invitation to the events we are hosting in Washington on the fifth anniversary of the President's announcement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI). We would like all PSI endorsing states to be represented at these events. In parti [...]	2008-03-06 22:14:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP KSTC PARM PREL XX
08STATE23570	SUBJECT: PSI FIFTH ANNIVERSARY: OFFICIAL [...] As promised in reftel, below is the official U.S. invitation to the events we are hosting in Washington on the fifth anniversary of the President's announcement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI). We would like all PSI endorsing states to be represented at these events. In parti [...]	2008-03-06 22:16:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP KSTC PARM PREL XX
08STATE23596	REQUESTING INFORMATION IN ADVANCE OF THE OIC [...] (U) This is an action request, please see paras 3-4 below; Embassies Cairo and Kampala, please see also para 5. Embassy Jeddah please see para 6. 2. (U) Background: On February 27, the President appointed Mr. Sada Cumber to be his Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC [...]	2008-03-07 00:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC SG OIC
08STATE23763	FOLLOWING-UP WITH INDIA ON THE XXXXXXXXXXXX GRAPHITE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (S) Background: In October 2007, we shared with Indian officials information indicating that India's XXXXXXXXXXXX had offered French-origin, MTCR-controlled graphite blocks to Iran's Ward Commercial Company (Ref A). Ward had previously bee [...]	2008-03-07 15:00:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IN IR
08STATE23831	DEMARCHE REQUEST: TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS UNITS [...] This is an action request. See paras 4 - 6. Objective --------- 2. To encourage host countries with appropriate capabilities to contribute the ground transport and logistics assets sought by the UN-African Union hybrid peacekeeping operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and for which there are cur [...]	2008-03-07 15:37:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR KPKO SU IN AN SA BD PA
08STATE23874	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050091259 for the export of a KC-135 spare part to the French Air Force. Post is requested t [...]	2008-03-07 16:14:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC FR
08STATE24209	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AFRICA PARTNERSHIP [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Jerome Noel MOUGOULA-SAGUILIBA Rank: Maitre Principal Position: New pilot (MP) DOB: Dec [...]	2008-03-07 21:24:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE24211	HUMAN RIGHTA VETTING FOR ACOTA LESSONS-LEARNED [...] (SBU) The department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Robert Owono Ella Anda Rank: Commandant Major Position: Advisor of the Chief of the Army [...]	2008-03-07 21:25:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE24214	VETTING FOR ILEA GABORONE-CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Germin Nestor OKOULA Rank: Liteutenant Position: Chief of Criminal Section, Lambarene DOB [...]	2008-03-07 21:26:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE24222	IMMINENT TRANSFER OF FILAMENT WINDING MACHINES [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Ankara, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background and Purpose/Objective: Since 2006, the Turkish company Tet Makina Metal Sanayi Ve Ticaret has been working to supply four- and six-axis filament winding machines to Pakistan. Both of these machines [...]	2008-03-07 21:39:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA TU PK
08STATE24290	USG RESPONSE TO PERUVIAN CONSIDERATIONS FOR [...] (C) Department requests Embassy deliver the following dipnote containing the U.S. counterproposal to the Government of Peru's (GOP) draft considerations for resuming DHS counter-narcotics flights from Piura. Additionally, the Department seeks Embassy clarification whether it contemplates the [...]	2008-03-07 23:32:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PREL PTER PE
08STATE24292	INFORMATION ON BANK MELLI FOR ITALY,S [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) The EU is expected to consider sanctions against Iran the week of March 10. On February 6, EU experts prepared a list of 19 new entities and 15 new individuals to be designated under the EU's Comm [...]	2008-03-07 23:42:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	EUN IT KNNP PARM
08STATE24896	(S) RESPONDING TO GOT QUESTIONS RE THE IMMINENT [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Ankara, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Ref B relates March 10 delivery to Turkish MFA Deputy Director General for Disarmament and Nonproliferation Ahmet Gun of Ref A demarche, which describes the potentially imminent shipment by the Turkish company [...]	2008-03-10 23:08:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA TU PK
08STATE24923	ITALIAN CARABINIERI TRAINING FOR AFGHANISTAN [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 10. 2. (C/Rel Italy) SUMMARY: A critical part of the counter-insurgency plan for Afghanistan is assisting the Afghans in standing up an effective police force. The U.S. is committing a number of U.S. Marine trainers, due to arrive in Af [...]	2008-03-11 00:29:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AF IT MOPS NATO PREL
08STATE25483	LIBREVILLE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Handy Dimoni KABANGU Rank: Captain Position: National Police DOB: August 4, 1964 Na [...]	2008-03-11 19:17:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR CG
08STATE25671	COLOMBIA-ECUADOR DISPUTE: OAS RESOLUTION 930 [...] (C) Summary. The OAS Permanent Council approved Resolution 930 on March 5 regarding the Colombia-Ecuador dispute stemming from the Colombian attack on a FARC camp on the Ecuadorian border on March 1. Resolution 930 reaffirmed the inviolability of national sovereignty, established a commissio [...]	2008-03-12 12:45:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER CO EC
08STATE2577	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING [...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time, the Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents which could be credi [...]	2008-01-09 18:46:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE25866	LIBREVILLE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW [...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 10, 2008, it pssesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Galega, Roland Njinouwo Title: Fonctionnaire Gender: Male DOB: November 26, 1967 2. [...]	2008-03-12 17:12:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR CM
08STATE26012	INDIA'S REQUEST FOR AVIAN INFLUENZA TECHNICAL [...] Reftel conveyed the Government of India's request for technical cooperation with the USG in the following areas of avian influenza control: poultry depopulation technology, including a demonstration in India of U.S. foaming equipment for large-scale culling at commercial poultry farms; and c [...]	2008-03-12 20:09:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ECON SENV TBIO KFLU XD IN
08STATE26066	(S) PROVIDING THE GOS INFORMATION ON SWISS FIRM [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) BACKGROUND: Per Refs C and D, since October 2005 the United States and Switzerland have been engaged in a dialogue regarding the activities of the Swiss-based entity BB Engineering - a firm that has been procuri [...]	2008-03-12 21:14:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC IR SZ
08STATE26143	RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR AMBASSADOR RECALL [...] (U) This is the Department's response to Ref A. Embassy Minsk sought guidance on the request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) that the U.S. recall Ambassador Stewart for consultations in Washington; that the U.S. reduce the number of U.S. diplomatic staff at the embassy in keeping wi [...]	2008-03-12 23:38:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL AMGT ODIP OFDP BO
08STATE26305	COOPERATION BETWEEN SOUTH KOREAN FIRM AND [...] This is an action request. Embassy Seoul, please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) Background: On several occasions since November 2006 (REFTELS),we shared information with South Korea regarding efforts by the Pakistan-based company United Engineering, to procure vertical and horizontal machine [...]	2008-03-13 14:45:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL PK KS
08STATE26870	WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY [...] Action requests in paras 12 and 13. SUMMARY ------- 2. Summary: The Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008) and the co-located but separately managed side events, trade show, and business conference eclipsed expectations. Some 3,000 delegates from 118 count [...]	2008-03-14 14:32:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV ENRG TRGY KGHG KPAO KSCA XX
08STATE2712	KUDOS FOR JAPANESE MISSION REPORTING [...] (U) We in Washington once again wish to take this opportunity to recognize the consistently outstanding reporting produced by Embassy Tokyo and the consulates in Japan. Your insightful and timely analyses really do influence the way that U.S. policy is made. We would like to call special att [...]	2008-01-09 22:54:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	EAGR EAIR ECON EINV ETRD PGOV PREL JA
08STATE2714	RESPONDING TO JAPANESE INQUIRIES ABOUT [...] (SBU) As detailed in reftel, the Government of Japan (GOJ) recently submitted to Embassy Tokyo a range of questions about the upcoming Modernization of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). After consulting with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the GOJ's requests, we have drafted and c [...]	2008-01-09 23:00:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CVIS PREL JA
08STATE27262	KUDOS FOR ECONOMIC REPORTING [...] (U) I know this year has been especially busy for the embassy, especially for your POL/ECON section considering the wide range of critical sectors it covers. Given those challenges, I want to take a moment to thank you and your team for thorough and illuminating reporting on the macroeconomic [...]	2008-03-14 21:45:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN IV
08STATE2731	PREPARING THE EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN [...] This an action message for all posts. See paras 17-30. This cable describes the annual reporting requirement regarding Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and provides instructions for posts' contributions to the Department's eighth annual TIP report. The Department is required by the Trafficking Vi [...]	2008-01-09 23:33:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG XX
08STATE2736	DEMARCHE REQUESTS TO FOLLOW UP UNAMID DEPLOYMENT [...] PURPOSE: The Department asks posts to demarche host governments at the highest appropriate level to follow up deployment issues concerning the deployment of the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) pursuant to reftel (NOTAL). Posts may draw upon the following themes in th [...]	2008-01-10 00:33:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS PGOV UNSC SU CH
08STATE27694	MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): [...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Paris please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) BACKGROUND AND ACTION REQUEST: In keeping with established practice, we want to urge the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Partners to present proposed Information Exchange (IE) topics and try to come t [...]	2008-03-17 17:45:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	MTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA TSPA FR
08STATE27996	(S) INFORMATION ON SHIPMENT OF PROLIFERATION [...] (S/NF) Washington has information to share with Chinese authorities regarding a shipment of proliferation concern that originated in China and was seized in Dubai while en route to Iran. The cargo was seizes in November 2007 and was being transported on the &M/V Seventh Ocean8. Additionally, [...]	2008-03-18 12:59:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PARM AE CH IR
08STATE28385	SCENESETTER: 2008 TSCTP CONFERENCE [...] (U) The 2008 Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) is scheduled for 24-27 March in Garmisch Germany. TSCTP was formed by an interagency Deputies Committee (DC) in SIPDIS 2005 to facilitate a more effective regional response to terrorism and extremism in West and North Africa. TS [...]	2008-03-18 21:46:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER XA XI
08STATE28931	BELARUS:DEMARCHE REQUEST [...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. Embassy Minsk has requested Department guidance on the demand outlined in Refs A through C that the U.S. reduce the number of U.S. diplomatic staff at Embassy Minsk to 17 or face expulsion of embassy staff. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has given a dea [...]	2008-03-19 23:55:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM AMGT ODIP OFDP BO
08STATE29319	RUSSIAN ENGAGEMENT WITH CENTRAL ASIAN CENTER - [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-20 19:16:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL SNAR RU KZ
08STATE29412	(U) PROVIDING THE FRG WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 8. 2. (S) Background: In June 2007 we advised German officials that as of late April 2007, an entity affiliated with the Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (SHIG - Iran's leading developer of liquid-propellant ballistic missiles) was seeki [...]	2008-03-20 20:41:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA GM IR AE
08STATE29417	RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PRESS GUIDANCE FROM [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (U) On March 19, 2008, Embassy Colombo requested approval to use proposed press guidance points (REFTEL A) if asked about Citibank's blockage of overflight funds paid b [...]	2008-03-20 20:54:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP IR PREL PARM XD XO CE
08STATE29525	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING [...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to be credible i [...]	2008-03-21 11:46:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE29529	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: SOFA NEGOTIATING TEAM [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) Department requests country clearance for an interagency team led by Iraq SOFA Negotiator Ambassador Robert Loftis to hold meetings with HMG Ministry of Defense and Foreign and Commonwealth Office on April 8. The team will arrive [...]	2008-03-21 11:54:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IZ MARR OTRA PREL UK
08STATE29748	BORDER STRATEGY COORDINATION CONFERENCE IN [...] (U) This is an action request see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) During a meeting with the EU's Council Working Group on Eastern Europe and Russia (COEST) on February 28 in Brussels, the EU asked A/S Boucher whether the United States would support a border management coordination conference in Dus [...]	2008-03-21 17:16:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PINS PREL SNAR TI PARM
08STATE29766	URGING PSI ENDORSEMENT BY WESTERN HEMISPHERE [...] The U.S. is hosting two events in Washington on May 28-29, 2008 on the occasion of the Fifth Anniversary of the establishment of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI). First announced by President Bush at Krakow, Poland, this initiative is one of the hallmarks of the Administration's e [...]	2008-03-21 17:30:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	MNUC PARM PHSA PREL KNNP XL XM

08STATE30007	DEMARCHE REQUEST TO EU MEMBER STATES ON BELARUS [...] (C) Department requests addressees to seek support at the highest appropriate level from all EU member states as the Government of Belarus attempts to reduce the U.S. diplomatic presence in Minsk. Your conversations should promote continued U.S.-EU unity in our policy toward Belarus. You sho [...]	2008-03-21 22:04:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	BO EU PHUM PREL

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