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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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09BAGHDAD3192 Four Iraqi Journalists Given Awards for Courageous
[...] Summary: The leading Iraqi NGO media watchdog, the Journalistic Freedoms Observatory (JFO),held the first ever Press Courage Awards ceremony in central Baghdad on December 6, 2009. Four journalists, one of whom was badly injured in a recent assassination attempt, received awards for reporting [...]
2009-12-13 14:45:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL IZ
09BAGHDAD3201SECOND TECHDEL BOOTS UP BAGHDAD
[...] Summary: S/P's Jared Cohen led a technology delegation to Baghdad from November 22-24 featuring Google CEO Eric Schmidt along with Silicon Valley venture capitalist Don Dixon, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Peter Pace, and YouTube videographer Sophie Schmidt. The delegation came [...]
2009-12-14 14:55:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEINT KPAO SCUL TINT PGOV ECPS IZ
09BAGHDAD3206MEK/ASHRAF: GOI EXPECT "QUIET DAY" FOR DECEMBER 15
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-14 17:20:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETIR IZ PGOV PREL PTER
09BAGHDAD3210PRESSURE MOUNTS TO OUST MOD'S HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Over the past few months, the Ministry of Defense's (MOD) Human Rights Director, Iman Naji, has come under increasing pressure as the Ministry has launched (seemingly baseless) investigations into her conduct on a recent prison inspection as well as her professional/academic crede [...]
2009-12-15 07:22:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KJUS IZ
09BAGHDAD3228IRAQ LICENSING OF BANK MELLI BRANCHES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-15 12:15:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALGM IR IZ KNNP MNUC XF XG XT ZP ZR
09BAGHDAD3229THE U.S. POSITION ON ARTICLE 140 AND KIRKUK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Calls by POTUS and VPOTUS to Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Masoud Barzani were critical in forging consensus approval of an election law compromise proposal. The related White House statement of December 7, including affirmation of respect for Article 140 in conne [...]
2009-12-15 12:55:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM UNSC IZ
09BAGHDAD323UNSYG BAN KI MOON IN BAGHDAD
[...] (C) Summary: In a cordial February 6 meeting with Ambassador Crocker and General Odierno, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon said he was deeply impressed by the progress Iraq has made since his last visit in March 2007. The international community, led by the U.S., has achieved much and the c [...]
2009-02-08 08:01:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UN IZ
09BAGHDAD3234SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEETING WITH THE GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a December 10 meeting with the Presidency Council (PC) in Baghdad, Secretary of Defense Gates (SecDef) expressed his condolences for the December 8 bombings and reassured the Iraqis that the United States was willing to assist in any way possible. SecDef explained the importanc [...]
2009-12-15 15:31:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD3236MEK/ASHRAF: NO VIOLENCE, NO MEK DEPARTURES ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-15 16:39:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALIR IZ PGOV PREL PTER
09BAGHDAD3290IHEC PREPARING FOR MARCH 7 ELECTIONS, BUT SECURITY
[...] (C) Election Commissioners told poloff December 17 that the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) is working toward national parliamentary elections on March 7, as confirmed in the Presidency Council decree sent December 13, but a recent rise in attacks on IHEC personnel, including one [...]
2009-12-21 15:00:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALIZ KDEM PGOV
09BAGHDAD3299HASHIMI ON ELECTION DIALOGUE, EMPOWERED
[...] (C) Summary: DCM and PolM/C met with Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi on December 19 to follow up on a range of issues that NEA Assistant Secretary Feltman had raised with Iraqi leaders during his recent visit. During the meeting, Hashimi affirmed his dedication to pre-election dialogue with o [...]
2009-12-22 13:37:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV IZ
09BAGHDAD3302A/S FELTMAN DISCUSSES NATIONAL ELECTION,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: NEA Assistant Secretary (A/S) Feltman on 15 December met with former Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi to discuss the ongoing U.S. commitment to Iraq, the upcoming Iraqi national election and government formation process, and the importance of increasing regional engagement with Ira [...]
2009-12-22 13:59:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETIR IZ KDEM PGOV PREL SA
09BAGHDAD3307Louis Dreyfus Commodities Moves Closer to Large
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-22 14:15:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ETRD ETRN BEXP IZ
09BAGHDAD3310EMBASSY DELIVERS U.S. PROPOSAL ON OUT OF COUNTRY
[...] (C) On December 22, Poloffs delivered the text of a proposed diplomatic note on Out of Country Voting (OCV) to Dr. Fadil Alwan Issa and Dr. Salwan Sinjaree of the International Conventions Section of the Iraqi Ministry of Affairs. The draft diplomatic notes were identical copies of those del [...]
2009-12-22 15:01:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD3312REGIONAL EMBASSY OFFICE HILLAH CLOSES; BABIL GOVERNOR FILLS
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: The Regional Embassy Office (REO) Hillah handed over its facility in a former hotel building to representatives of the Ministries of Interior and Tourism on December 15 (reftel). The GOI representatives appeared to disregard the PRT's briefing on security, operatio [...]
2009-12-23 03:26:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL SOCI
09BAGHDAD3313A/S FELTMAN DISCUSSES CHAPTER VII ISSUES WITH MFA
[...] (C) Summary: Acting Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammed al-Haj Hamoud told visiting NEA Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Feltman on December 17 that the GOI accepts the border as demarcated in 833, noting "We must accept it," but also making clear in a sustained series of exchanges that the G [...]
2009-12-23 07:07:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS IZ KU
09BAGHDAD3321FOURTH TURKEY-IRAQ-U.S. TRILATERAL MINISTERIAL
[...] (U) This cable has an action request, please see paragraph 11. 2. (C) Summary: The fourth ministerial meeting of the Turkey-Iraq-U.S. trilateral security dialogue was held in Baghdad on December 20. The Turkish delegation also had a meeting with MNF-I CG immediately following the meetin [...]
2009-12-23 14:00:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALIZ MARR PGOV PINR PREF PTER
09BAGHDAD3323ELECTION COMMISSION SEEKS CIVIL SERVICE STATUS,
[...] (C) Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) Board Chairman Faraj al-Haydari reported to POL M/C December 21 that IHEC is adhering to its operational time line for the March elections, but that security concerns have become the central focus at IHEC this week. Haydari briefed POL M/C on [...]
2009-12-23 15:27:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV IZ
09BAGHDAD3326IRAN-IRAQ OIL WELL INCIDENT HIGHLIGHTS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-26 06:49:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETECON IR IZ PGOV PREL
09BAGHDAD3334IRAN-IRAQ OIL WELL INCIDENT HIGHLIGHTS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-26 13:31:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETECON IR IZ PGOV PREL
09BAGHDAD3340PM ADVISOR ON PRESIDENCY COUNCIL, IHEC, ADDITIONAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: PM Advisor Sadiq Rikabi told A/DCM December 21 that according to the Iraqi constitution, the Presidency Council would expire with the current government and that any constitutional fix to extend it would be extremely difficult. He expressed uncertainty about whether the Presiden [...]
2009-12-27 12:44:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM UNSC KJUS IZ SY
09BAGHDAD3361PUBLIC CONDEMNATION OF CORRUPTION AND POVERTY ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: According to press and GOI reports, over three million Shi'a pilgrims commemorated the holy day of Ashura in Karbala on December 27. While the Washington Post and some Iraqi media outlets reported a significant anti-government protest in Karbala during Ashura process [...]
2009-12-30 10:00:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNIR IZ KDEM PGOV PREL
09BAGHDAD3364KRG SEEKS TO BALANCE RELATIONS WITH TURKEY AND PKK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In recent meetings in Erbil, KRG interlocutors told the Ambassador's Senior Advisor for Northern Iraq (SANI) that the Turkish constitutional court's recent decision to outlaw the Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) in Turkey, together with the insistence by leaders of the Kurdi [...]
2009-12-30 11:14:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MARR PREF IZ TU
09BAGHDAD3365UPCOMING TRANSFER OF AAH LEADER QAYS AL-KHAZALI TO
[...] (S) Summary: Asa,ib Ahl Al Haq (AAH) leader Qays al-Khazali will be transferred (not released) with a warrant to Government of Iraq. The transfer, which is expected December 30, is being done in accordance with the Security Agreement, the Rule of Law, and at the express request of Prime Min [...]
2009-12-30 11:27:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPREL PGOV PTER
09BAGHDAD3366MINISTRY OF HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT ACCUSES KRG OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A recent Ministry of Human Rights (MOHR) report on its inspection of prisons in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) documents allegations by detainees that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is responsible for the illegal arrest and detention of Arabs from territories outside of [...]
2009-12-30 11:39:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPHUM PGOV PREL KJUS IZ
09BAGHDAD3367FOLLOW UP ON THE WMD DEMARCHE AT MFA, BORDER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Senior MFA officials December 29 responded positively to follow-up on the WMD points contained in ref A. They seemed initially to favor the second option presented, pursuing a Security Council resolution that would automatically terminate Chapter VII WMD restrictions under UNSC [...]
2009-12-30 12:49:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC IZ
09BAGHDAD3373PRT DIYALA: CENTER OF GRAVITY FOR IRAQ'S PROBLEMS
[...] (U) This is a PRT Diyala message. 2. (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT With its long border with Iran, Diyala remains a strategically vital focal point for some of Iraq's most pressing problems, yet its Provincial Government remains ill-equipped to confront the challenges facing it. Although Diyala [...]
2009-12-30 16:17:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV KTER PTER KDEM PINR PINS PHUM PREF
09BAGHDAD3377PRT SALAH AD DIN: GOI INTERFERENCE IN PROVINCIAL
[...] (U) This is a PRT Salah Ad Din reporting cable. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Following a two month standoff with the GOI central Government, the Salah Ad Din (SaD) Provincial Council (PC) is poised to forcibly remove the former Provincial Governor (PGOV) of SAD--which it voted from office on October 27 [...]
2009-12-31 15:28:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV PTER KDEM KJUS IZ
09BAGHDAD342IRAQI PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS: IRANIAN LOSS
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Despite pre-election concerns about Iranian-sponsored violence and fraud in the January 31 provincial elections, observers found no indication of significant Iranian interference on election day. The first-place showing of PM Maliki's State of Law list in most of southern Iraq [...]
2009-02-10 09:03:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER KDEM IR IZ
09BAGHDAD343IRAN-IRAQ BORDER CROSSING VULNERABLE TO SMUGGLING,
[...] (S/NF) Iraqi border inspectors at the Shalamsha port-of-entry (POE) are ill-equipped to prevent smuggling of weapons, drugs, and other contraband from southern Iran, border officials told Senior Advisor for Southern Iraq Gordon Gray during a visit February 2. MNF-I forces and U.S. contractors [...]
2009-02-10 11:32:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNETRD PTER KTFN KCOR PREL KNNP IR IZ
09BAGHDAD347AL MAQAL PORT BASRA KEEN FOR MORE BUSINESS
[...] (SBU) Al Maqal port, one of five ports in Basra, is keen to become an important shipping center again, but requires a permanent bridge to replace the pontoon bridges blocking most ships. Al Maqal port was neglected by Saddam Hussein after Shia uprisings in favor of Umm Qasr port. Silt has ac [...]
2009-02-10 13:15:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EWWT PGOV IZ
09BAGHDAD35KBR SUBCONTRACTOR SUSPECTED OF TIP VIOLATIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: During an early December inspection visit, Emboffs confirmed media reports of some 1,000 third country nationals (TCN) living in transit housing facilities, "man camps," near the Baghdad airport while waiting for employment with MNF-I contractors. Many of the TCNs have been [...]
2009-01-07 15:30:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB IZ PGOV PHUM PREL
09BAGHDAD359 BAGHDAD CONSULAR LEADERSHIP DAY 2009
[...] Baghdad's Consular Section marked the 2009 Consular Leadership Day with a series of events and programs that highlighted the Section's teambuilding inside the DOS community and beyond. The day began by concluding a two-day Military Passport Acceptance Agent training program for five U.S. Army [...]
2009-02-11 14:57:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCMGT CVIS CASC
09BAGHDAD367RRT ERBIL: LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR RULE OF LAW
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Regional Reconstruction Team (RRT) Erbil has launched a QRF-funded project to survey RoL institutions in the Region and develop a strategic plan for improving the administration of justice in the region over the next five-ten years. The project is supported by Prime Ministe [...]
2009-02-12 13:35:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM IZ
09BAGHDAD368MAKHMOUR REFUGEE CAMP: A WAY FORWARD THROUGH NEW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Iraqi responsiveness to increased Turkish involvement in Iraq (both with the KRG and Baghdad) may present an opportunity for progress on the longstanding humanitarian and political objective of facilitating the voluntary return to Turkey and possibly other durable solutions for 11 [...]
2009-02-12 15:02:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPREL MARR IZ TU
09BAGHDAD37IRAQ PROVIDES WRITTEN ASSURANCES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF
[...] (S) The Government of Iraq (GOI) provided written security and humane treatment assurances for the transfer of four Iraqi detainees from Guantanamo, Cuba (GTMO) January 7. Mr. Hussain Al-Asady, Director of the Prime Minister's National Operation Center (PMNOC),signed the assurances with auth [...]
2009-01-08 07:49:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPREL PTER PGOV PHUM PINR KDRG IZ US
09BAGHDAD377ICRC DISCUSSES DETAINEES, MEK, AND OPERATIONS WITH
[...] (S) Summary: In a February 4 meeting with the Ambassador and Commanding General (CG) Multi-National Force-Iraq (MNF-I),ICRC Iraq Head of Delegation Juan-Pedro Schaerer thanked the USG for its cooperation with ICRC over the last year and hoped that the ICRC's recent report on USG arrests an [...]
2009-02-13 09:45:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPHUM KREF KJUS IR IZ
09BAGHDAD379PM MALIKI: STRENGTHENED CENTER OR EMERGING
[...] (C) With the strong performance of the Da'wa Party in the January 31 provincial council elections, Prime Minister Maliki will claim a public mandate. While many media analyses have tended to overstate this case (as Maliki won no more than 38 percent in two provinces, and less elsewhere) it is [...]
2009-02-13 11:40:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINS KDEM KISL IZ
09BAGHDAD383IRAQI SHI'A PARLIAMENTARIAN PAINTS DIRE PICTURE OF
[...] (S) Summary: Ayad Jamaleddin, a Council of Representatives member from the secular Iraqiyya list, painted an extreme view of Iranian religious influence in Iraq during a meeting with Emboffs on February 11. Claiming that Iran is paying clerics across Iraq to deliver Friday sermons sympathetic [...]
2009-02-13 12:45:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPREL PTER PINR ECON IR IZ
09BAGHDAD386PRT TEAM LEADERS CONFERENCE: FOCUSING EFFORTS POST
[...] (U) Summary. On February 9-10, Embassy Baghdad Office of Provincial Affairs (OPA) hosted its quarterly Team Leaders Conference of Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs). Addressing the post-provincial elections theme, Ambassador Ryan Crocker said the next 18 months will be pivotal to Iraq's [...]
2009-02-13 14:09:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON AMGT EAID EAGR SOCI IZ
09BAGHDAD403UN REVIEW OF IRAQ SCIENCE AND TECHNOLGY OFF TO A
[...] (SBU) Minister of Science and Technology (MoST) Ra'id Fahmi Jahid told a visiting group of Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) representatives on February 11 that the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) science, technology, and innovation policies (STIP [...]
2009-02-16 12:49:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY SENV TRGY TSPL PARM ENRG KGIT KNNP KSCA
09BAGHDAD405MEK DEFECTORS TO BE RESETTLED IN TURKEY
[...] (S/NF) Summary: According to the GOI's lead in Mujahedin e-Khalq (MEK) resettlement issues, Minister of Human Rights Wijdan Salim, Iranian officials, contrary to recent public statements (ref A),do not want to repatriate MEK defectors to Iran. Instead, the Iranian Embassy will issue passp [...]
2009-02-16 14:29:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPHUM PREL KREF TU IR IZ
09BAGHDAD413NEGOTIATING WITH IRANIANS: THE MEK IN IRAQ AS A
[...] (S) Summary: In a case study of significant face-to-face dealing with Iranians, the Mujahedin e-Khalq (MeK) at Camp Ashraf in Iraq have been exasperating negotiators during six months of talks with Embassy and Multi-National Force ) Iraq (MNF-I) interlocutors on their future in Iraq. We believe [...]
2009-02-17 11:30:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER PINR IR IZ
09BAGHDAD419IRAQ MAKING ENCOURAGING PROGRESS ON NUCLEAR CLEAN-UP
[...] (SBU) The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) took EconOffs, MNFI, and two visiting Texas Tech University (TTU) Professors on a walking tour of the Tuwaitha Nuclear Research Facility (TNRF) February 9 to assess the progress of MoST's nuclear facility dismantlement and disposal project. T [...]
2009-02-18 07:40:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALTPHY SEVN TSPL PARM ENRG KGIT KNNP KSCA ENRG
09BAGHDAD420MEK/CAMP ASHRAF UPDATE: MINISTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (S/NF) Summary: As the Iraqi National Security Staff and some of the internal security forces agitate for rapid movement against the Mujahedin e-Khalq (MEK) at Camp Ashraf, Minister of Human Rights Widjan Salim has moved to a more prominent position on the GOI Ashraf Committee. She visited C [...]
2009-02-18 10:04:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPTER PHUM PINR PREF PREL IZ IR
09BAGHDAD421MP QASIM DAOUD ON PRO-/ANTI-MALIKI ALLIANCES IN
[...] (C) Summary. Parliamentarian Qasim Daoud, leader of the Solidarity Party, told Poloffs on February 16 that the opposition to, and support for, Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in parliament is becoming more cohesive. Daoud expressed optimism over a possible ISCI, IIP, Kurdish, Solidarity, and [...]
2009-02-18 11:43:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD427Initial Meeting of Services and Technology Joint
[...] (SBU) The Co-Chairs of the Services and Information Technology Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) agreed to launch the work of the Committee under the Strategic Framework Agreement. In a meeting on February 14, Deputy Prime Minister Rafae al-Essawi and EMIN Wall, Coordinator for Economic Trans [...]
2009-02-18 23:40:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EINV ETRD PREL IZ
09BAGHDAD428PRT KIRKUK: ARTICLE 23 COMMITTEE - LIMITED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Article 23 committee of the Council of Representatives followed up on its initial visit to Kirkuk last week (REFTEL) by returning on February 17. A promising agenda proposed by UNAMI covering voter registries, land issues and power sharing was derailed by the Committee's del [...]
2009-02-18 23:41:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD433IRAQ'S ELECTION COMMISSION QUICKLY REVIEWS
[...] (C) Summary. Iraq's Independent Electoral Commission (IHEC) has completed its review of the 2,023 complaints submitted after the provincial elections. According to UN and international technical advisors, the number of complaints has been much lower than anticipated. However, IHEC has iden [...]
2009-02-19 11:47:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD435BANKING IN BASRAH
[...] (U) Summary: Banks in Basrah, Iraq's second largest city, are a mix of state-owned and private insitutions. Challenges for Basrah's bankers include low rates of loan repayment and establishment of "know-your-customer." No international banks currently operate in Basrah, although five such ban [...]
2009-02-19 12:51:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON IZ
09BAGHDAD436POSSIBLE FTO DESIGNATION FOR ASA'IB AHL AL HAQ
[...] (U) In response to reftel, post provides the following response. 2. (S/NF) Regarding Kata,ib Hizballah (KH),post considers this group an irreconcilable Iranian proxy and supports its designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Post believes the summary provided is accurate and [...]
2009-02-19 13:39:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPTER ASEC PGOV PREL KCRM KJUS IZ
09BAGHDAD437LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA FROM ACTING PARLIAMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-19 14:13:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ OPDC OVIP PREL
09BAGHDAD446ARAB-KURD RELATIONS: CURRENT TENSIONS THREATEN
[...] (C) Summary. Tension between Arabs and Kurds is historical, multifaceted, and currently fueled by unresolved conflicts over oil revenue sharing, disputed internal borders (DIBs),and the struggle for authority between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the central government (GOI). P [...]
2009-02-21 10:50:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PREL IZ
09BAGHDAD447RRT ERBIL: THE KURDISTAN ISLAMIC UNION - KRG'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: As the "Third Party" in the Kurdistan Region, the Kurdistan Islamic Union (KIU) is a long way from threatening the tight patronage and emotional hold of the KDP and the PUK on the electorate. Nonetheless, with its strong anti-corruption message and popular media outlets, it appe [...]
2009-02-21 11:14:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPOL PGOV KDEM PINR IZ
09BAGHDAD45DPM BARHAM SALIH - IRAQ LOOKING FOR A NEW APPROACH
[...] (U) This cable is an action request, please see paragraph 10 2. (C) Summary: In a January 7 meeting with EMIN Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih stated that Iraq's Ministry of Oil has failed at the highest levels of management and that the situation of Iraq's oil sector is a "disaster". T [...]
2009-01-08 15:27:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EINV PGOV IZ
09BAGHDAD46WAIVER REQUESTED -- Section 565 Waiver of Prohibition
[...] (SBU) Section 565 of Title V, Part C of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (PL 103-236, 22 USC 2679c) prohibits the Department of State from entering into any contract, except real estate leases and contracts below the small purchase threshold (currently $100,00 [...]
2009-01-08 15:38:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKBCT ABLD PHUM AL ECON AMGT ASUP AFIN IZ
09BAGHDAD482PRT DIYALA: LEGAL CONFERENCE IN DIYALA LAYS THE
[...] (U) This is a PRT Diyala Reporting Cable. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: An increased interest in standing up to corrupt practices by government officials is returning to Diyala Province, which hosted a legal conference January 19 and 20 in Ba'aquba, Diyala. PRT Diyala supported the conference. Topi [...]
2009-02-25 06:40:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PSOCI KCOR IZ
09BAGHDAD505TURKISH SPECIAL ENVOY NOTES GOT SURPRISE AT MALIKI
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At a February 17 meeting, Murat Ozcelik, Turkey's Special Envoy to Iraq discussed Turkey's surprise at the success of PM Maliki's list in the provincial elections and his strengthened position as a result. Ozcelik said Turkey would use its good relations within the KRG and the G [...]
2009-02-26 14:40:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IZ TU IR
09BAGHDAD511 SHIFT TO IRAQI PRIORITIES IN FIFTH ANNUAL RULE OF LAW
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Embassy Rule of Law Coordinator's Office (ROLC) and the Multi-National Force-Iraq (MNF-I) Staff Judge Advocate's Office co-hosted the Fifth Annual Rule of Law Conference at the New Embassy Compound February 17-18. The purpose of the conference was two-fold. The first day [...]
2009-02-27 04:53:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL IZ US
09BAGHDAD513ANTI-CORRUPTION ITEMS
[...] (C) Amidst the GOI's heightened profile of late on the anti-corruption dossier (ref a),sources in the Inspectors General (IG) corps claimed to us that PM Maliki recently instructed each of the 35 IG's (located in ministries and other GOI institutions)to come up with two "major" anti-corruptio [...]
2009-02-27 11:34:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV KCOR KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD536MOD HOSTS INAUGURAL HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE
[...] (U) Summary: The Ministry of Defense's (MOD) first-ever conference on human rights on February 10 highlighted the actions the Ministry has undertaken to promote respect for human rights, including: education and training programs for soldiers; establishment of internal procedures to handle [...]
2009-03-02 11:54:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM IZ
09BAGHDAD54WAIVER REQUESTED -- Section 565 Waiver of Prohibition
[...] (SBU) Section 565 of Title V, Part C of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (PL 103-236, 22 USC 2679c) prohibits the Department of State from entering into any contract, except real estate leases and contracts below the small purchase threshold (currently $100,00 [...]
2009-01-09 14:38:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKBCT ABLD PHUM AL ECON AMGT ASUP AFIN IZ
09BAGHDAD544 DETENTION OF DIYALA SUNNI ARAB PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The circumstances surrounding the arrest and subsequent five month detention of a high-ranking government official in Diyala Province, Dr. Hussein al-Zubaydi, raise questions as to whether it is politically motivated. A Sunni Arab provincial council member, Dr. Hussein was ar [...]
2009-03-02 15:51:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV SOCI
09BAGHDAD553MEK/CAMP ASHRAF - THE WAY AHEAD
[...] (S/NF) Summary: The Mujahedin e-Khalq (MEK) faces a difficult position in Iraq as the GOI has made clear it considers the group a terrorist organization and seeks the closure of the Camp Ashraf facility and the departure of all the residents from Iraq. It plans to prosecute some members of t [...]
2009-03-04 05:47:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPTER PHUM PINR PREF PREL IZ IR US
09BAGHDAD561IRAQ-TURKEY-U.S. TRILATERAL DIALOGUE WORKING GROUP
[...] (C) The second Sub-Committee meeting (SC) (of the Iraq-Turkey-U.S. Trilateral Security Dialogue took place February 26, a week after the latest Working Group (WG) meeting held on February 19 when Iraq provided to Turkey for the first time, intelligence on the PKK. At the SC, the GoI presented [...]
2009-03-04 17:07:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPREL PGOV MOPS IZ TU
09BAGHDAD563PARLIAMENT CONFIRMS JUDGE DARA NOOR-ELDEEN AS NEW
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 19, the Iraqi Parliament voted by an overwhelming majority to confirm the appointment of Judge Dara Noor-Eldeen Baha,-Eldeen as the new Minister of Justice. Subsequent to the vote, Judge Dara Baha,-Eldeen took the oath of office and was sworn in as the Minister of [...]
2009-03-05 06:22:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KJUS SNAR IQ
09BAGHDAD565IRAQ'S NEGLECTED MONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Iraq's two year-old Money Laundering Reporting Office (MLRO) is under-budgeted and under-staffed; lacks capacity; works out of woeful office conditions; and its work is hindered further by loophole-ridden anti-money laundering legislation that is self-contradictory and unenforceab [...]
2009-03-05 08:02:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEFIN PTER KCRM PGOV SNAR IZ
09BAGHDAD575IRAQ: MAKE IT A STRONG PARTNER IN DEALING WITH
[...] (C) The 2003 invasion of Iraq, and the subsequent seating of a Shia-led government, opened new opportunities for Iran to influence Iraqi politics and to bleed U.S. forces. Many Iraqis, especially Sunnis, still view Shi'a Islamist parties ISCI and Badr, which have their origins in Iran, as n [...]
2009-03-05 13:40:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON IR IZ
09BAGHDAD578IRAQ'S MINORITIES
[...] (U) Summary: Iraq's minorities have a long and colorful history in the "Land Between the Two Rivers." While their numbers have declined significantly in recent years, those who remain contribute significantly to the cultural and political fabric of Iraq. Most minority communities are loca [...]
2009-03-05 17:07:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDKIRF PHUM PGOV SOCI IZ
09BAGHDAD579THE SUNNI ARAB CENTRAL PROVINCES: MORE STABLE,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Anbar, Salah Ad Din (SAD),and Diyala, the three majority-Sunni Arab provinces stretching west to east across Iraq's center, have witnessed a dramatic reduction in violence over the past two years. Thanks to the Sahwa (Awakening)/Sons of Iraq (SOI) security programs, aggressive [...]
2009-03-06 11:45:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IZ
09BAGHDAD598PRT SALAH AD DIN: BA'ATHISTS READY TO RECONCILE,
[...] (U) This is a PRT Salah ad Din cable. 2. (C) SUMMARY: The top sheikh of Saddam Hussein's tribe, along with other local figures from his home village in Salah Ad Din (SAD) province, recently asked the PRT to convey to the USG that Ba'athists in SAD seek direct dialogue and reconciliation [...]
2009-03-08 11:18:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETTC IZ
09BAGHDAD612CHRISTIAN PARLIAMENTARIANS ASSESS PROVINCIAL
[...] (C) Summary: Key Christian politicians acknowledge that the January 31 provincial elections were generally well organized and that security was excellent, and are pleased that nationalist and secular parties gained at the expense of major Islamic parties. They complained, however, that int [...]
2009-03-09 15:22:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD615IRAQ 201: WHERE IS THE GREEN LINE?
[...] (C) Summary: None of the many interpretations of a "Green Line" separating Kurdish-administered areas from the rest of Iraq has either support across ethnic lines or a conclusive legal basis. The term "Green Line" was first used to describe the "front-line trace" between Peshmerga and Iraqi [...]
2009-03-10 07:16:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PMIL MOPS IZ
09BAGHDAD623PUK INTERNAL SQUABBLING AND THE KRG ELECTIONS
[...] (C) Summary. While we monitor Arab-Kurd tensions, the control-oriented Kurdish political leadership is traversing serious political turbulence. Protracted Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) internal power negotiations with Nawshirwan Mustafa have Kurdish leaders insisting on a closed candida [...]
2009-03-10 09:50:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD628PRT DIYALA: SUNNI ARABS CLAIM GOI REINSTITUTING
[...] (U) This is a PRT Diyala cable. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Members of the Tawafuq/IIP party in Diyala fear that the Government of Iraq (GOI) is using the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) to prevent Sunni Arab leaders from forming a new provincial government in Diyala (reftels). They claim that after a p [...]
2009-03-10 13:36:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD636IRAQ WANTS A JUNE WTO WORKING PARTY BUT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Iraqi Ministry of Trade is eager to hold its Third WTO Working Party (WP) in June. However, Trade Minister al-Sudani and WTO Unit officials acknowledge that if they do not make substantial progress in several areas by April, a June WP would not be justified. They appear to be [...]
2009-03-11 12:07:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON PGOV EINV IZ
09BAGHDAD649PM Barzani Pledges Strong Support for Cultural Heritage
[...] (U) During a 2/19 meeting at his residence, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Barzani told a visiting State Department delegation that he fully supports the establishment of a national cultural heritage preservation training institute in Erbil. The PM said the KRG would cost- [...]
2009-03-12 13:47:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL SOCI PGOV IZ
09BAGHDAD650Rock Chalk, Jayhawk! U Kansas Professor Wows Kurdistan
[...] (U) During a jam-packed visit to the Kurdistan Region, University of Kansas Political Science Department Chairman Burdett Loomis spoke to students and faculty at major universities in Dohuk and Erbil on the transition to the new Obama administration and the effects it will have on domestic and [...]
2009-03-12 13:47:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL SOCI PGOV OEXC OIIP IZ
09BAGHDAD651IRAQ CONSIDERS STEPS TO BOOST OIL OUTPUT; EARLY
[...] (C) Summary: The GOI is considering a number of steps to improve management of the oil sector and streamline contracting procedures, all with a view to boosting near-term output. The steps, including creation of an Oil and Gas Council led by the PM that would reduce the Oil Ministry's role, [...]
2009-03-12 14:54:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON EPET PGOV IZ
09BAGHDAD658MOI OFFICIALS SEEK CONTINUED, EVOLVING U.S.
[...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy and U.S. military officials met between February 21 and March 7 with senior Government of Iraq (GOI) officials to discuss Iraq's priorities for the future development of its civilian security forces. Mi6dqOS8QA](KQAffairs (DOIA) met with several senior Government of Ira [...]
2009-03-13 11:08:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MARR MOPS PGOV PREL
09BAGHDAD662SRSG DE MISTURA LAYS OUT UNAMI'S IMMEDIATE
[...] (C) In his March 9 debrief of his recent trip to Washington, SRSG Staffan de Mistura told the Charge that he plans to use the political capital he's gained after the successful elections to advance the UNAMI agenda on Disputed Internal Boundaries (DIBs). The UN seeks close support from the U [...]
2009-03-13 14:38:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALIZ KDEM PGOV PREL
09BAGHDAD680NINEWA: BIO OF LIKELY INCOMING NINEWA GOVERNOR
[...] (C) Summary: Ninewa,s likely future Governor, Atheel Alnujaifi, is a sophisticated politician and astute businessman, but also a polarizing figure in a province where Arab and Kurdish Iraq meet along a legally, ethnically and geographically blurred line. He has deep links to former Ba,ath p [...]
2009-03-15 17:59:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL TU IZ
09BAGHDAD691IRAQ 201: IRAQ'S PRESIDENCY AND CABINET
[...] (C) Summary. The Presidency Council and Council of Ministers (Cabinet) reflect a broad-based membership of the Iraqi Government and are institutions that sometimes attempt to restrain an increasingly assertive Prime Minister. The Presidency has used its authorities to ensure consensus on key i [...]
2009-03-16 07:55:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IZ
09BAGHDAD699CONSULAR VISITS TO MEK/CAMP ASHRAF AMCITS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. As previously reported in an email to CA/OCS/ACS/NESA February 12, ConOffs met with the five AmCit residents of Camp Ashraf on December 31, 2008 and February 12, 2009. All five are in good condition. Despite Embassy encouragement to consider their futures as individuals outsi [...]
2009-03-16 11:05:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC
09BAGHDAD700RRT Erbil: The 1991 Generation on College, Jobs
[...] (U) Summary: Given that half of the Kurdistan Region's population is under 25, understanding the concerns of the so-called "1991 Generation" -- those born during or after the Kurdish Uprising -- is key to understanding the Region's future. Right now, the Generation's primary concern is getting [...]
2009-03-16 12:04:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL SOCI PGOV PINR ECON IZ
09BAGHDAD709MALIKI COURTS THE SADRISTS: STRATEGY, FEAR AND
[...] (C) The Sadrists' journey in the Iraqi political wilderness may be coming to an end. A Sadrist return to government, while not without risks, offers hope for a durable peace in Shi'a-majority parts of Iraq. It will also offer big challenges for us. Less than a year after his military opera [...]
2009-03-17 06:30:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPGOV PREL PINR IZ IR
09BAGHDAD719NINEWA PROVINCIAL ELECTION RESULTS NOT DIRECTLY
[...] (C) Summary: Ninewa's January 31 provincial election results may be a starting point for discussions on the resolution of the disputed internal boundaries issue but should not be considered a de facto Article 140 referendum. The largest minority in the DIBs region, the Yezidis, returned a m [...]
2009-03-17 12:51:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL TU IZ
09BAGHDAD72ACTION REQUEST: MANAGING NATO EXPECTATIONS FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request; see paragraphs 6 and 7. 2. (C) Summary: According to USNATO (Ref A and B),in the North Atlantic Council (NAC) meeting on 7 January, NATO member states proposed to send Assistant Secretary General for Operations Howard and Legal Advisor DeWidts to Baghdad to c [...]
2009-01-12 04:29:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MOPS IZ NATO
09BAGHDAD722 Judicial Training a Potential Change Agent for Iraq's Rule
[...] SUMMARY: Speaking before the U.S. Embassy-hosted Rule of Law (ROL) Community Forum, the Dean of the Judicial Training Institute (JTI),created in the wake of the Baathist "bloodless revolution" of 1968 as part of the Ministry of Justice, advocated increasing the institute's resources and upd [...]
2009-03-17 15:47:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM SOCI IZ
09BAGHDAD723IRAQ-TURKEY-U.S. TRILATERAL DIALOGUE: PREPARATIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At a March 10 meeting with Pol-Mil MinCouns and MNF-I CJ3, and at the March 12 Subcommittee meeting of the Iraq-Turkey-U.S. Security Dialogue, Minister of State for National Security Affairs (MSNSA),Shirwan al-Waeili said the GoI supports the opening of an Erbil intelligence liais [...]
2009-03-17 18:36:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPGOV PREL MARR IZ TU
09BAGHDAD730MEK/CAMP ASHRAF - GOI MISHANDLING UNDERLINES NEED
[...] (U) This is an action request (see para 11). 2. (S/NF) Summary: The GOI is expressing increasing frustration with the Mujahedin e-Khalq (MEK) residents of Camp Ashraf. In response to GOI assertions that the MEK are "breaking the rules," more stringent controls have been placed on personne [...]
2009-03-18 10:48:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPTER PHUM PINR PREF PREL IZ IR US
09BAGHDAD733IRAQ 201: SNAPSHOT OF IRAQ'S REGIONAL DIPLOMATIC
[...] (C) Ref A provided a broad overview of Iraq's diplomatic relations with its neighbors and a proposed U.S. strategy for consolidating Iraq's regional reintegration. Ref B analyzed Iraqi-Iranian relations. This cable aims to complement those messages by providing a snapshot of practical effort [...]
2009-03-18 12:04:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IZ GCC
09BAGHDAD741IRAQ 201: THE COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES
[...] (SBU) Summary: The three-year old, 275 member Council of Representatives (CoR) is suffering from growing pains, but has recently demonstrated potential to act as a more effective institution that can challenge executive power. Among its shortcomings, the CoR's credibility as a representative [...]
2009-03-18 15:25:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL IZ
09BAGHDAD757 SPECIAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR PRT TEAM LEADERS
[...] This is an action request. Embassy Baghdad's Office of Provincial Affairs (OPA) requests that FSI/NFATC in consultation with NEA develop a special 3-5 day course on "Leading Diverse Teams in Conflict Zones" for senior and FS-01 officers assigned to Team Leader positions in Provincial Reconstru [...]
2009-03-19 10:47:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER IZ
09BAGHDAD759SALAH AD DIN: YUNIS BA'ATH FACTION SEEKS
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Men purporting to represent the Muhammad Yunis Ahmed (MYA) faction of the Ba'ath Party (BP) told Coalition Forces (CF) and the PRT on March 14 that the faction wants to reconcile now, and can bring some of Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri's IAD faction along. MYA is ready to meet with a seni [...]
2009-03-19 13:38:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPGOV PREL PTER KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD762IRANIANS RECEIVE WARY WELCOME IN IRAQ
[...] (S) Summary: Plane-loads of Iranian officials have arrived in Iraq recently to tout economic relations, take pilgrimages to religious shrines and confer with their Iraqi counterparts, some of whom welcome the diplomatic overtures while others are less than enthusiastic about associating with [...]
2009-03-19 14:34:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPREL PTER PINR PGOV IR IZ
09BAGHDAD763AFTER THE AWAKENING: TRIBES AS GOVERNMENT IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Sahwa's success at helping beat back Al-Qaida and associated extremists led to its first-place finish in Anbar Province's January provincial election. Winners now move, amid high expectations, from electoral victory into governing. Fallujah-area tribal sheikhs, including the pro [...]
2009-03-19 14:41:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALIZ PGOV PREL PINR KDEM
09BAGHDAD768IRANIAN VISITORS AND DEVELOPERS WORRY BASRAWIS
[...] (S/NF) One year after militias supported by Iran were routed in the Charge of the Knights operation, Basra residents continue to be worried about Iranian influence over national politics and local security. In separate meetings with Senior Advisor Gordon Gray, held March 17-18, tribal and Ira [...]
2009-03-20 14:29:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER PBTS IZ IR
09BAGHDAD769 Guidelines for PRT and MND/BCT Engagement with Newly
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified; handle accordingly. Not for distribution on the Internet. 2. (SBU) Summary: This message provides guidelines for PRT and MND/BCT engagement with newly elected provincial officials. This guidance is being issued to assist PRT and MND/BCT pe [...]
2009-03-21 07:10:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID KDEM KCOR IZ
09BAGHDAD772RSO AVIATION SUPPORT FOR IRAQ
[...] (C/NF) In a regularly scheduled meeting on March 19, Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki asked the Charge about a Washington Post story (Arabic version in hand) that the State Department had renewed a contract with Blackwater, despite the GOI's denial of an operating license to the security compa [...]
2009-03-21 13:07:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNASEC AMGT
09BAGHDAD787POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH KRG ELECTIONS: USG SHOULD
[...] (C) Summary: Elections for the 111-member Kurdish parliament are planned for May 19. These elections are not likely to be a potential flashpoint in Kurd-Arab tensions. That said, the Kurdish elections are important to U.S. interests. How they are conducted, both in terms of meeting (or not [...]
2009-03-23 07:27:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD792RSO MEETING WITH ERBIL POLICE CHIEF
[...] (SBU) Summary: On 03/19/2009, the RSO met with the Erbil Police Chief, Brigadier General Adbulkhaliq Talat, to extend courtesies, discuss items of mutual interest, and forge a working protocol regarding notification of incidents and investigations that cross into Iraqi jurisdiction. The Poli [...]
2009-03-23 09:47:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALASEC
09BAGHDAD796ERBIL RRT: KURDISTAN REGION TALKS ABOUT CORRUPTION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Perceptions of widespread government corruption are common in the Kurdistan Region (KR). The dominant role that the two major parties play in the political and economic life of the KR is believed to encourage corruption and act as an impediment to reform. Domestic and internatio [...]
2009-03-23 13:12:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV EINV SOCI ECON IZ
09BAGHDAD797ICRC PRESIDENT DISCUSSES SECURITY, DETAINEES, MEK
[...] (C) Summary: Visiting Iraq for the first time since May 2003, ICRC President Jakob Kellenberger praised relations with the Embassy and Multinational Forces-Iraq (MNF-I) in a meeting with the Charg and MNF-I CG Odierno on March 17. Kellenberger noted that ICRC is involved in many protection [...]
2009-03-23 13:15:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPHUM KREF KJUS IO IZ
09BAGHDAD807ISCI WORRIED ABOUT SADRISTS, RECRIMINATIONS IN FAR
[...] (C) ISCI/Badr provincial leaders in the far south (Basra, DhiQar, Muthanna) expect Da'wa/State of Law and its coalition partners to target ISCI/Badr members for removal from key positions in provincial ministry offices and the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). The potential re-entry of Sadrists i [...]
2009-03-24 12:48:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IZ IR
09BAGHDAD82U.S. AND IRAQ CONDUCT INAUGURAL MEETING OF
[...] (C) Summary. On January 8, 2009, the United States and the Republic of Iraq conducted the first meeting of the Joint Military Operations Coordinating Committee (JMOCC) established under the new U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement (SA). The Iraqi delegates proved enthusiastic but had failed to resolv [...]
2009-01-13 06:43:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALMOPS MARR MASS PREL IZ
09BAGHDAD832LEAVING FALLUJAH -- AND ANBAR: "TIME TO TEST
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The last Marine departed the symbolic city of Fallujah -- twice the scene in 2004 of the Iraq war's most intense fighting -- on March 3, 2009. In a series of recent discussions, a diverse cross-section of Fallujah residents (a shopkeeper, an Iraqi Islamic Party (IIP) official, tw [...]
2009-03-27 12:26:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALIZ PGOV PREL
09BAGHDAD836COORDINATION, CAPACITY AND BUDGET, MISSING IN GOI
[...] (C) Summary: The Government of Iraq's (GOI) efforts to support returns of internally displaced persons and refugees suffer from a chronic lack of coordination, capacity and resources. The GOI cut the Ministry of Displacement and Migration's (MODM) budget for benefits to the displaced by 80 [...]
2009-03-27 14:54:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREF PGOV PHUM PREL EAID IZ
09BAGHDAD840MEK DEFECTOR GOES TO TURKEY DUE TO LIMITED ICRC
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Frustrated at the restrictive support provided to him in Iraq and afraid of returning to Iran, one of the two current Mujahedin e-Khalq (MEK) defectors has moved to Istanbul. ICRC met regularly with the defectors (most recently on March 12) and offered to assist them to ret [...]
2009-03-28 15:49:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPHUM KREF IO IZ IR
09BAGHDAD844NATIONAL INVESTMENT COMMISSION TAKES TWO STEPS
[...] (SBU) Summary: On March 27, the Council of Ministers approved Deputy Minister of Industry Sami Al-Araji as the new chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC). The Council of Representatives (COR) must still confirm the appointment. Al-Araji has strong connections, experience, and a [...]
2009-03-29 07:37:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV ECON PGOV IZ
09BAGHDAD85IRAQ PROVIDES ADDITIONAL ASSURANCE TO ALLOW ACCESS
[...] (S) The Government of Iraq (GOI) provided written security and humane treatment assurances for the transfer of four Iraqi detainees from Guantanamo, Cuba January 7 (REF A). Mr. Hussain Al-Asady, Director of the Prime Minister's National Operation Center, who had signed the assurances with aut [...]
2009-01-13 13:59:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPREL PTER PGOV PHUM PINR KDRG IZ US
09BAGHDAD856OIL MINISTER HANGS IN THERE, BUT REFORMS NEEDED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Iraqi Cabinet has received recommendations from the "oil policy symposium" called by DPM Barham Salih to reform management of the petroleum sector, but postponed any decision until the week of March 29. In the meantime, the Ministry of Oil (MoO) continues the bid round proce [...]
2009-03-30 08:20:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETEPET ENRG PGOV IZ
09BAGHDAD857IRAQ'S PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS: AN IRAQI SHOW, BUT
[...] (C) Summary: Although the GOI was in the lead on the successful January provincial elections, U.S. assistance greatly facilitated the elections logistically and helped the GOI to conduct the voting in a manner approximating international norms. Our support for the Iraqi provincial election [...]
2009-03-30 09:10:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM EAID KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD858PRT NINEWA: SINJAR PARTY BOSS AND THE PARADE OF
[...] (C) Summary. A crowd of 300 Sinjar residents under the choreography of KDP Branch Chairman Serbast Turwanishi pressed for the integration of Sinjar district into the Kurdistan Region on March 26. Speaker after speaker insisted that if Sinjar reverted to Arab control following the departure [...]
2009-03-30 09:38:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR IZ
09BAGHDAD861GLOBAL INTEGRITY LOOKS AT THE POSITIVE ELEMENTS IN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: When discussing anti-corruption efforts with Iraqi officials, they frequently refer to the 2008 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI),rating Iraq as tied for second with Myanmar for the most corrupt country, as an unfair and unrealistic representation o [...]
2009-03-30 12:03:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCOR PGOV KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD883THE GROWTH OF IRAQ'S HUMAN RIGHTS MINISTER AND HER
[...] (U) Summary: The Ministry of Human Rights has grown into a stronger and more independent ministry under the leadership of Minister Wijdan Salim, particularly during the last year. In her almost three years as minister, Salim has increased the capacity of her staff, giving them the resource [...]
2009-03-31 11:22:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPHUM KJUS IZ
09BAGHDAD91MFA READOUT OF PM MALIKI'S VISITS TO TEHRAN AND
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Maliki was warmly received during his January 3-5 visit to Tehran, in sharp contrast to his last trip in June, which was soured by belligerent Iranian opposition to the SOFA negotiations. According to a senior MFA official who accompanied Maliki, the visit focuse [...]
2009-01-14 06:41:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD IZ IR
09BAGHDAD910PRT SALAH AD DIN: MOI HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a March 24 meeting, Idris Ahmed Khalaf, Deputy Chief of the Salah ad Din (SaD) Office of Human Rights, told the PRT that overall conditions in Ministry of the Interior (MOI) Detention facilities have "marginally" improved but are still severely overcrowded. Idris said that al [...]
2009-04-02 07:00:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL IZ
09BAGHDAD911FINANCE MINISTER ON GE PAYMENTS, SONS OF IRAQ,
[...] (C) Summary. Finance Minister Bayan Jabr told EMIN on March 30 that he had directed Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) to make $400 million in loan proceeds available to the Minister of Electricity to pay some of the $580M arrearage due to General Electric (GE) on March 29 Jabr further discussed his [...]
2009-04-02 07:43:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON PREL IZ
09BAGHDAD931IRAQIS STILL THIRSTY FOR TURKISH WATER AFTER
[...] (C) Summary: GoI contacts are pleased with Turkish President Gul,s visit to Iraq last week. They described a trust and warmth between the two countries not known for years. However, differences remain over Iraq,s desire for an increased flow of water from the Tigris and Euphrates. In the a [...]
2009-04-05 11:46:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON MOPS TU IZ
09BAGHDAD933BAGHDAD U.: STUDENTS TALK POLITICS, OFFER BLUNT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Poloffs met for two hours on April 2 at Baghdad University with eight professors, the acting president, and approximately 120 students from the political science college. The group offered frank views about the U.S. decision to invade Iraq, what had happened in the country sinc [...]
2009-04-06 07:26:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL PGOV SCUL KPAO
09BAGHDAD934COALITION DRAWDOWN DEMONSTRATES IRAQ,S MIXED
[...] (C) Coalition Forces, once representative of 39 countries participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom, have now mostly departed Iraq, indicative of significant improvements in Iraq's security environment and Iraq's own recognition of its sovereignty. Coalition members provided varying degrees of [...]
2009-04-06 09:07:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MOPS IZ ES RO AS EN UK
09BAGHDAD939SYRIAN FM MU'ALLIM'S VISIT TO BAGHDAD: SECURITY IS
[...] (S) Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Mu'allim became the latest high-level visitor to Baghdad March 25-26, following on the heels of Turkish President Gul's visit the day before (Ref A). (Note: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas subsequently visited Baghdad April 5.) During the two-day visit, [...]
2009-04-06 13:07:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPGOV PREL MOPS IZ SY
09BAGHDAD959IRAQI MARSHES STRUGGLING TO MAKE A COMEBACK (PART
[...] (SBU) Iraq's marshes have been in trouble for a long time. Considering the marshes to be a waste of land and a breeding ground for mosquitoes, early British plans called for the near complete drying out of the marshes. By 1990, the marsh area had already been reduced by 50%. Saddam greatly [...]
2009-04-08 07:46:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID SOCI SENV EWWT KGHG IZ
09BAGHDAD960WHO'S WHO IN MARSHLAND RESTORATION (PART 2 OF 2)
[...] (SBU) Marsh restoration is a nexus of delicate political, economic, and cultural issues, spanning three provinces and 12 Iraqi ministries. While only a few tens of thousands of Iraqis still lived in the marshes area in early 2003, estimates are that over 150,000 people have returned, with man [...]
2009-04-08 07:47:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID SOCI SENV EWWT KGHG IZ
09BAGHDAD963UNAMI'S DIBS REPORT ROLLOUT STRATEGY: SRSG DE
[...] (C) In an April 6 meeting with Charge and poloffs, SRSG De Mistura laid out his strategy and the specific steps he intends to take in the next ten days to roll out UNAMI's Disputed Internal Boundaries (DIBs) reports. De Mistura and his team have thought through possible reactions and strate [...]
2009-04-08 08:13:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IZ
09BAGHDAD969IMPROVING COORDINATION: SCIENTIAL GLOBAL STUDY ON
[...] Summary: The recently completed assessment of U.S. capacity development (CD) programs in Iraq by the independent consultant Scientia Global, Inc. calls for stronger coordination among the ministerial advisors, a comprehensive strategic framework, metrics for measuring progress, support for su [...]
2009-04-08 13:33:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDIZ ECON PGOV PREL EAID
09BAGHDAD976THREE KEY US-IRAQ AGREEMENTS STILL UNRATIFIED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOI and the USG signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA),an OPIC Investor Incentive Agreement (IIA),and a Bilateral Assistance Agreement (BAA) in 2005, but all three remain unratified. These agreements would bolster US efforts to expand trade and investment a [...]
2009-04-09 06:20:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEAID EINV PREL ETRD PGOV IZ
09BAGHDAD981POLICE DISRUPT DIYALA PROVINCIAL COUNCIL INAUGURAL
[...] SUMMARY (C) Iraqi Islamic Party (IIP)/Tawafuq leaders in Diyala report that the GOI attempted to arrest three of its newly elected Provincial Council (PC) members on April 6, at a meeting to elect the new Diyala governor. There are unconfirmed reports of a fourth warrant. The operation was c [...]
2009-04-09 12:16:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KDEM IZ
09BAGHDAD990WHO IS BEHIND LGBT PERSECUTION IN IRAQ?
[...] (C) The London-based Iraqi LGBT (Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender) organization's March 30 claim that the GOI planned to execute over 100 gay men in the near future has sparked a storm of protest from gay rights activists around the world. Post has rigorously investigated the Iraqi LGBT cla [...]
2009-04-10 15:41:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL IZ
09BAGHDAD991RRT ERBIL: MND-N MG CASLEN MEETING WITH KRG PRIME
[...] (C) Summary: MND-N MG Caslen met with Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani on March 31 to discuss political and military tensions in Kirkuk and Mosul, to assure the KRG of U.S. efforts in creating a climate of trust and to resolve conflicts between the Iraqi Ar [...]
2009-04-10 15:53:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR IZ IR TU
09BAKU123OBAMA CAMPAIGN MANAGER BAKU VISIT SPARK
[...] (C)Summary: A Feb. 8-10 visit to Azerbaijan by former Obama campaign manager David Plouffe sparked a flurry of speculation and protest that bounced between Baku and Washington. Azerbaijan's opposition press speculated that Plouffe's quick visit was a sign that the Obama Administration was re [...]
2009-02-13 11:33:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALAJ KDEM KPAO PREL
09BAKU126AZERBAIJAN SHAKEN BY GENERAL'S MURDER
[...] (C) Summary: Baku is in a state of shock following the February 11 murder in broad daylight of the commander of the country's air force and air defense forces, Lt. Gen Rail Rzayev. He held the rank of Deputy Minister of Defense. Rzayev died from a single gunshot from an assailant who attack [...]
2009-02-13 13:25:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL RU AJ
09BAKU128AZERBAIJAN PASSES MONEY LAUNDERING/TERRORIST FINANCING LAW
[...] SUMMARY: On February 10, 2009, the Azerbaijani Parliament passed an Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) law during the law's third Parliamentary reading. The next step in formalizing the law is for President Aliyev to sign it. This is a step forward in Azerbaijan's [...]
2009-02-17 05:05:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN SNAR KJUS OTRA KCRM KCOR AJ
09BAKU13PATTERN OF GOAJ CONFUSION OR DECEPTION ON FOREIGN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During the two months from October 31 when the National Television and Radio Council (NTRC) first announced that it may ban foreign broadcasts from FM frequencies until the Council's December 30 final decision to do so, USG officials actively advocated against the decision. GOA [...]
2009-01-09 07:58:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM AJ
09BAKU130AZERBAIJAN PASSES MONEY LAUNDERING/TERRORIST FINANCING LAW
[...] SUMMARY: On February 10, 2009, the Azerbaijani Parliament passed an Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) law during the law's third Parliamentary reading. The next step in formalizing the law is for President Aliyev to sign it. This is a step forward in Azerbaijan's [...]
2009-02-17 06:31:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN SNAR KJUS OTRA KCRM KCOR AJ
09BAKU132HOW IRAN BUILDS INFLUENCE
[...] (S) Iranian outreach activities in Azerbaijan rest on a tripod of "social engagement" organizations, including an "Iran Assistance Society"; the Baku-based Iranian Culture House and its affiliates; and the Iranian Red Crescent society, based in "Iranian Clinics" in Baku and elsewhere. Importa [...]
2009-02-18 11:10:00Embassy BakuSECRETPREL KISL ECON EAID AJ LE IZ IR
09BAKU136AZAL: WECAN COOPERATE, BUT WE NEED SPECIFICS
[...] (C) Summary. Following up on President Aliyev,s earlier indication of willingness to consider increased logistical support to supply operations in Afghanistan (ref),Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) President Jahangir Askerov, who manages Baku's Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD,) was highly [...]
2009-02-19 10:07:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS MARR AJ
09BAKU139HOW IRAN BUILDS INFLUENCE: CULTURE HOUSE AND RED
[...] (S) In addition to operating generous micro-loan and financial grant programs (Ref A),Iran builds its influence in Azerbaijan through overlapping ideological proselytizing, recruiting, network-building. and humanitarian assistance programs operating out of the Iranian Cultural House, Iranian [...]
2009-02-20 10:44:00Embassy BakuSECRETPREL KISL EAID LE IZ AJ IR
09BAKU141AZERBAIJAN: NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT
[...] (U) Per reftel instructions, Embassy submits answers to reftel questions on Trafficking in Persons in Azerbaijan. Point of contact is Conoff Scott Whitmore, phone 994-50-206-5617, email: whitmoresl@state.gov. Estimated number of hours spent on report is 50 hours. Number/letter format follows [...]
2009-02-23 08:30:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PHUM PREF ELAB KCRM KWMN KFRD SMIG AJ
09BAKU146AZERBAIJAN: REFERENDUM STATE OF PLAY
[...] (U) Summary: Azerbaijan's constitutional referendum, primarily intended to remove the two-term limit on the presidency, is proceeding without major fanfare to its March 18 culmination. Some opposition groups have successfully registered to campaign legally against the referendum, and their le [...]
2009-02-24 13:19:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM AJ
09BAKU147AZERBAIJAN'S PRESIDENT ALIYEV SIGNS NEW ANTI-MONEY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On 24 February 2009, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed the latest draft of the new Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) Law. Although USG is still awaiting comments from the Council of Europe,s MONEYVAL on the law, the Embassy applauded Azerbaija [...]
2009-02-25 10:10:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON EINV PTER PREL AJ
09BAKU151AZERBAIJAN REFLECTS, LOOKS FOR HIGH-LEVEL U.S.
[...] (C) Summary: Presidential Advisor Novruz Mammadov bemoaned a Russian resurgence in the Caucasus, calling the CSTO Rapid Reaction Force "a bloc of resistance" against NATO. New Russian assertiveness and growing disillusionment with western support, especially on Nagorno Karabakh, is influenci [...]
2009-02-26 18:38:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV RU TU AJ
09BAKU153STAFFDEL SOCHA'S VISIT TO AZERBAIJAN
[...] (C) Summary: On 15-17 February 2009, Embassy Baku hosted Senior Policy Adviser Chris Socha and Legislative Assistant Jack Julson from the staff of Senator DeMint (R-SC). Staff del expressed interest in energy issues; security issues, particularly vis-a-vis Russia and Iran, and the effectiven [...]
2009-02-27 10:18:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALAJ IR KISL PGOV PHUM PREL TU
09BAKU154AZERBAIJAN: HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER UNDER FIRE AS
[...] (C) Summary: Azerbaijan,s Minister of Internal Affairs continues his lawsuit against human rights defender Leyla Yunus, though the case seems to have lost momentum. Baku,s Yasamal District Court may resume hearings on March 2, even though some senior officials may privately be expressing res [...]
2009-02-27 11:49:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPINR PREL KDEM PHUM AJ PGOV
09BAKU157PRESIDENTIAL APPARAT EXPLAINS RADIO LIBERTY
[...] (C) Summary: Presidential Apparat insider Elnur Aslanov complained that Radio Liberty's content is unfair and unbalanced, presenting a poor view of Azerbaijan and government officials. Content was markedly pro-opposition during the 2008 presidential campaign, he said. Aslanov, with help fr [...]
2009-02-27 13:52:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALKDEM KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL
09BAKU159AZERBAIJAN: POST FINDINGS ON COTTON CHILD LABOR
[...] (SBU) Embassy Baku contacted NGO's and local experts to discuss child labor in Azerbaijan's cotton fields in accordance with reftel. Agriculture experts in Azerbaijan note that cotton production in the country has significantly/massively declined since Soviet times, continuing that trend in r [...]
2009-02-27 14:52:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI AJ
09BAKU163AZERBAIJAN'S SOCAR INKS PSA WITH TOTAL TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: French Company Total has signed an Exploration and Development Production Sharing Agreement with French Company Total for Azerbaijan's offshore "Absheron" field, thought to contain gas and condensates. Gaz De France is expected to be brought in shortly as the third partner. A pr [...]
2009-03-02 14:01:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AJ ENERG
09BAKU168 LAWSUIT DROPPED AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER LEYLA YUNUS
[...] (SBU) The Minister of Internal Affairs dropped his lawsuit against human rights defender Leyla Yunus scheduled at the Yasamal District Court. The hearing, the first since the trial was moved from the Nasimi District Court, was set to start at 11:00 a.m. on March 2. The announcement about the [...]
2009-03-04 08:23:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM ECON KBIO AJ
09BAKU17ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTERS DETAINED-- SOME RELEASED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On January 2 approximately 150-200 people, largely young religious people, attempted to protest Israel's actions in Gaza outside the Israeli Embassy in Baku. About 150 were temporarily detained, and 25 were charged with violations of the administrative code. Journalists and re [...]
2009-01-12 13:26:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM AJ
09BAKU171REQUEST TO SOLICIT FUNDS
[...] This is an action request - please see paragraph 5. Reply requested NLT Friday March 20. 2. The 2009 Caspian Oil and Gas Show (COGS) will be held June 2-5, 2009, here in Baku. This annual event has thousands of attendees and is the region's largest oil and gas show. COGS 2008 hosted 380 [...]
2009-03-04 11:35:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ENRG AJ
09BAKU175IRAN'S MONEY LAUNDERERS, SANCTIONS-BUSTERS, AND
[...] (S) According to widespread rumor, many Iranians in Baku are involved full- or part-time in Iranian regime-related profit making, sanctions-busting, money laundering, and similar activities. Activities range from assisting Iranian interests "on the side" of pursuing private activities, to w [...]
2009-03-06 09:55:00Embassy BakuSECRET//NOFORNPREL ETRD SNAR ECON AJ TU RU IR
09BAKU181EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM 2009 - AZERBAIJAN
[...] (U) Subject of proposal and general information: - Topic: Coastal and Marine EcoSystem Management - Relevant Ministries/Agencies: Ministry of Ecology, Ministry of Energy, State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR),State Oil Fund of Azerbaija (SOFAZ) - Timeframe: 1-3 months, Spring-Summer [...]
2009-03-06 12:43:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV TSPL TBIO EAGR ENRG AMGT APER AJ
09BAKU186AIRBUS PUSHING AZERBAIJAN AND CENTRAL ASIANS TO
[...] (U) This is an action/ guidance request: see paragraph 8. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Boeing Regional Sales Director told Econoff that due to recent aggressive action by Airbus and the Government of France (GOF),Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) may soon cancel an order for four 737-900s (part of an August [...]
2009-03-10 14:48:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON EINV AJ FR NL
09BAKU192AZERBAIJAN: NABUCCO PARTNER RWE CAUTIOUSLY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A high-level executive from Nabucco Consortium partner RWE Gas Midstream said the next four to six months were "crucial" for the pipeline project's fate. If the Nabucco transit countries can initial an Intergovernmental Agreement at the May 7 Prague Summit it would "send a strong [...]
2009-03-11 12:42:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AJ TU ENRG
09BAKU195AZERBAIJAN: MFA DEPMIN FURTHER EXPLAINS
[...] (C)Summary: Azerbaijan Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov described a stark situation in Pakistan and expressed fears of Afghanistan losing control of its southern regions in a February 2 meeting with the Ambassador. Social instability and corruption are exacerbating the situation, and many [...]
2009-03-12 09:12:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALNATO PREL MOPS MARR AF AJ
09BAKU199RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-12 12:43:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC AJ IS
09BAKU20AZERBAIJAN'S DISCREET SYMBIOSIS WITH ISRAEL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-13 12:43:00Embassy BakuSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PRL PTER AJ IS IR
09BAKU201AZERBAIJAN-TURKEY: STILL ONE NATION, TWO STATES?
[...] (C) Summary: Although Azerbaijan is a former Soviet republic and is still properly considered part of the ex-Soviet space, it is culturally, linguistically and economically much more a satellite of Turkey than Russia. Ties between the two countries are exceptionally strong along the entire spe [...]
2009-03-13 11:34:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG SOCI ECON ETRD AJ TU
09BAKU206NGO LEADERS DEBATE REFERENDUM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 25 the Ambassador held a roundtable discussion with leaders of Azerbaijani NGOs and youth groups. The discussion centered on the environment surrounding the March 18 referendum on changes to the constitution. The participants felt the public has little information a [...]
2009-03-17 09:59:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM AJ
09BAKU21NAKHCHIVAN UPDATE: MORE HR VIOLATIONS AND RETURN
[...] (C) Summary: The authorities of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic continue to pressure ordinary citizens attempting to protect their rights. On January 4 an elderly blind man was imprisoned, and possibly put into a mental institution, for complaining about the police beating his son. Separa [...]
2009-01-13 12:48:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM KHUM AJ
09BAKU210RESPONSE: DEMARCHE ON AZERBAIJAN'S CONSTITUTIONAL
[...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel points to Presidential Administration International Relations Advisor Novruz Mammedov on March 17. Mammedov received the demarche agreeing that we need to find the right approach under the new administration to constructively and productively address issues of [...]
2009-03-17 14:49:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALAJ KDEM PGOV PREL PHUM
09BAKU212AZERBAIJAN: REFERENDUM SITREP #1
[...] (C) Azerbaijan's polling stations opened largely on time (08:00 local time) on March 18, with observers noting an orderly process with minimal technical violations or issues, and very high voter turnout with in the first hour. As of 13:00 Baku time, there were no reports of violence or wides [...]
2009-03-18 08:55:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU216AZERBAIJAN: REFERENDUM SITREP #2
[...] (C) As of 16:00 local time, Azerbaijan's referendum on 29 changes to its Constitution continued peacefully, without any reports of large demonstrations. The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced after 1200 local time that more than 25% of registered voters had already voted across the [...]
2009-03-18 13:03:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PHUM AJ
09BAKU217AZERBAIJAN: REFERENDUM SITREP #3
[...] (U) Polls in Azerbaijan's referendum closed on time at 1900 local time and the counting process began immediately thereafter. No results are available yet, as counting and tabulation is likely to take many hours. CLOSING PROCEDURES ------------------ 2. (C) In the nine precincts obser [...]
2009-03-18 16:47:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU22BAKU'S PERSPECTIVES ON NAGORNO-KARABAKH
[...] (C) Summary: One of the few positive effects of Russia's war on Georgia in August 2008 was a reinvigoration of efforts to solve the Caucasus' other frozen conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. Many observers, and even officials at the highest levels of both governments, felt that the stark demonstr [...]
2009-01-13 13:00:00Embassy BakuSECRETPREL PGOV AJ AM RU TU
09BAKU227AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT ATTENDS TEHRAN ECO SUMMIT
[...] (SBU) On Tuesday, March 10 Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev visited Tehran to formally hand-over the revolving Presidency of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to incoming President Mahmud Ahmedinejad, and to participate in the ECO summit. Heads of State from Turkey, Turkmenistan, [...]
2009-03-25 04:09:00Embassy BakuSECRETPREL AJ IR
09BAKU238AZERBAIJAN: TURNING AWAY FROM DEMOCRACY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: All 29 proposed changes to Azerbaijan's constitution were passed in a referendum held on March 18. Embassy observers and other international and domestic monitors found serious flaws in the voting process, but these likely did not change the outcome. The passage of the amendment [...]
2009-03-30 11:18:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU245AZERBAIJAN: AFGHANISTAN WHITE PAPER DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-01 10:47:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS MARR AJ AF
09BAKU269AZERBAIJAN: TURKISH AMBASSADOR PLEADS FOR REAL N-K
[...] (S/NF) Summary. Turkish Ambassador Hilusi Kilic called Ambassador Derse Sunday April 5 to relay his deep alarm at the coming "crisis" in Azerbaijan-Turkey relations and plead for U.S. assistance to ensure that Armenia continues to negotiate in good faith on Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) after achievin [...]
2009-04-07 04:34:00Embassy BakuSECRET//NOFORNPREL TU AM AJ
09BAKU274AZERBAIJAN: REQUEST FOR POTUS LETTER, HIGH-LEVEL
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Baku strongly recommends that the USG participate in the June 2-5 Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference (COGS) COGS at the most senior level possible, in order to demonstrate continuing USG resolve in support of the Southern Corridor project and [...]
2009-04-07 06:45:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALAJ ENRG OVIP PGOV PREL
09BAKU287 AZERBAIJAN: RELEASE OF IMPRISONED JOURNALIST
[...] (U) Imprisoned opposition journalist Mirza Sakit (Sakit Zahidov) was released from the prison the morning of April 9. Zahidov benefited from an amnesty bill proposed by First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, also a member of parliament, although his release appeared to be complicated by administrative d [...]
2009-04-10 03:43:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV KIRF AJ
09BAKU291AZERBAIJAN: PRESIDENTIAL INTERVENTION REVERSES JOURNALISTS'
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Not for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: On April 9, the Court of Appeals in Baku reversed the April 7 convictions and sentences of the editor of the Tezadlar newspaper Asif Marzili and the freelance writer Zumrud Mammadova. The two were sentenced to [...]
2009-04-10 12:21:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV AJ
09BAKU299AZERBAIJAN: AMBASSADOR ADDRESSES SUCCESSFUL NATO
[...] Summary. Ambassador Derse was a featured speaker at a one-day conference organized by the Romanian Embassy entitled "NATO at 60 Years, an Alliance at Full Political Maturity," which the Romanians organized in their new capacity as NATO contact point embassy in Baku. The well-attended conferen [...]
2009-04-14 04:55:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDAJ NATO PREL RO
09BAKU3CLOSURE OF FOREIGN RADIO BROADCASTS: STATIC ON FM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On December 30 2008, the Azerbaijan National Television and Radio Council (NTRC) announced that as of January 1 it revoked the broadcast licenses for operations on FM frequencies of the Voice of America, Radio Liberty (Radio Azadliq),and of the BBC. The decision came as a surpris [...]
2009-01-05 12:34:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM KHUM AJ
09BAKU30AZERBAIJAN: BP DOWNBEAT ON 2009 SHAH DENIZ PHASE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Acording to BP Azerbaijan, inability to reach agrement between Azerbaijan and Turkey on the price of Shah Deniz Phase One gas currently being sold toTurkey and on transit of Shah Deniz Phase Two ga has delayed and will continue to delay the deveopment of the Shah Deniz Phase Two projec [...]
2009-01-15 11:01:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AJ TU ENRG
09BAKU302AZERBAIJAN: AZIMOV ON TURKEY-ARMENIA PROCESS
[...] (C) Summary. Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidetial Envoy on Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) Araz Azimov addressed an exclusive group of diplomats, academics, parliamentarians and commentators on the Turkey-Armenia situation at MFA's Diplomatic Academy on Friday, April 10. In a nearly three-ho [...]
2009-04-15 08:53:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AM AJ TU
09BAKU305AZERBAIJAN: UPDATE ON ANTI-MONEY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Council of Europe,s MONEYVAL issued a statement March 20 welcoming the progress that Azerbaijan had made in adopting an anti-money laundering/countering terrorism financing (AML/CTF) law, signed by President Aliyev February 24, and the steps that were being taken to complete [...]
2009-04-15 11:08:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PGOV PTER SNAR AJ
09BAKU306AZERBAIJAN: AMBASSADOR, MINISTER OF ECONOMIC
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met April 1 with the somewhat reclusive new Minister of Economic Development Shahin Mustafayev to discuss ongoing commercial and economic cooperation, including WTO accession. Mustafayev presented a very favorable assessment of Azerbaijan,s economy and suggested t [...]
2009-04-15 14:07:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALETRD EIND EINV AJ
09BAKU31AZERBAIJAN: MOTION ON SHAH DENIZ PHASE TWO TURKEY
[...] (C) SUMMARY. According to Shah Deniz Consortium members SOCAR, StatoilHydro and BP Azerbaijan, there has been no progress in talks with Turkey on either the price of Shah Deniz Phase One gas currently being delivered to Turkey or on the marketing and transit of Shah Deniz Phase Two gas to and [...]
2009-01-15 13:45:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AJ TK ENRG
09BAKU316UPDATING INFORMATION FOR TERRORISM FINANCE
[...] In reply to Reftel, Embassy Baku designates below named officers as Terrorism Finance Coordination Officers: Primary: Pol/Econ Officer Diana P. Dragon, tel: 994 12 498 0335, email dragondp@state.(sgov).gov Alternate: Pol/Econ Officer Shannon E. Runyon, telephone as above, email runyonse@s [...]
2009-04-20 04:00:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER
09BAKU322ANOTHER AZERBAIJANI JOURNALIST FACING COURT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In what press freedom advocates are characterizing as another attempt to crush dissent, Azerbaijani authorities continue the prosecution of opposition daily "Yeni Musavat" columnist Mahal Ismayiloglu. The charges of hooliganism and intentional infliction of bodily harm brought ag [...]
2009-04-21 10:22:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KPAO KDEM PHUM AJ
09BAKU334AZERBAIJAN: DEFENSE MINISTER ON RUSSIA TENSIONS
[...] (S/NF) This telegram supplements Reftels. During the April 17 meeting between Commander, USAREUR General Carter Ham and Azerbaijani Minister of Defense General-Colonel Safar Abiyev (Reftel A),Abiyev described his introductory meeting with the newly assigned Russian Ambassador to Baku, Vladimi [...]
2009-04-22 11:07:00Embassy BakuSECRETPGOV PREL PINR AJ RU AM
09BAKU337AZERBAIJAN: A SHIFT IN GAS EXPORT STRATEGY?
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In the face of President Aliyev's recent high profile, energy-focused trip to Russia, SOCAR continues to insist that the goal of its gas export strategy remains export to Europe via Turkey. However, SOCAR now states that due to continued inability to find a mutually acceptable gas [...]
2009-04-22 12:39:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AJ TK RU
09BAKU352AZERBAIJAN: SHOOTING AT OIL ACADEMY
[...] (SBU) At approximately 09:30 local time gunfire was reported at the Azerbaijan Oil Academy, located in central Baku. This location is in between the Embassy Chancery and the Landmark Annex buildings. No Embassy personnel were at the site of the shooting or otherwise involved. Embassy prelimi [...]
2009-04-30 09:53:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM AJ
09BAKU356AZERBAIJAN - BAKU EAC MEETING 04/30/2009
[...] (SBU) On April 30, 2009 at 1200 hours local, Baku EAC met to review security measures and procedures in response to an attack on the State Oil Academy which occurred on the morning of April 30 and left at least 15 dead and an unknown number wounded. The attack was carried out by one, possibly, [...]
2009-04-30 11:56:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAJ ASEC CASC PTER
09BAKU359SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY ASSISTANCE SECRETARY OF
[...] (SBU) Your visit comes as Baku is abuzz with analysis, sometimes speculative and alarming, of Turkey and Armenia,s recent announcement of a "roadmap" to reconcile differences over interpretation of events of 1915 and the eventual reopening of borders, and implications of the deal on Nagorno-K [...]
2009-05-01 09:50:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON ENGR AJ
09BAKU360AZERBAIJAN: POLICE VIOLENCE AGAINST ANS TV
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 27 three employees of ANS TV channel were subject to physical attack while investigating a story of the destruction of a mosque. The reporters' equipment was damaged during the struggle. The incident sparked outrage both among some government officials and from domesti [...]
2009-05-01 09:55:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM AJ
09BAKU363ACTION REQUEST: RECONVENING U.S.-AZERBAIJANI
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-01 13:09:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AJ
09BAKU366AZERBAIJAN: OIL ACADEMY SHOOTING UPDATE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 1, the day after the shooting at the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy which has left 13 people dead, several large protests were held. The demonstrators seemed to be expressing both sadness over the incident and some anger at the GOAJ over its decision not to announce an offi [...]
2009-05-04 12:10:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU367AZERBAIJAN: KOSOVO DEMARCHE INADVISABLE AT THIS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-04 12:12:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL KV AJ
09BAKU386AZERBAIJAN: RULING PARTY ANGRY AT PRESIDENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 8 several Members of Parliament (MP) from the ruling Yeni Azerbaijan Party (YAP),including the First Lady's sister Ganira Pashayeva, made speeches during a parliamentary session complaining about President Obama's statement on World Press Freedom Day. All accused the U.S. [...]
2009-05-13 10:49:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM AJ
09BAKU387AZERBAIJAN: OVER 60 YOUTH DETAINED IN MAY 10
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 10 dozens of young people, in two separate groups, organized demonstrations to mourn the victims of the April 30 shooting at the Oil Academy (reftel). At least five political party youth leaders were arrested before May 10 in a clear attempt by the GOAJ to prevent the pro [...]
2009-05-13 12:40:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM AJ
09BAKU392AZERBAIJAN: ERDOGAN SAYS NK RESOLUTION FIRST,
[...] (C) Summary: President Aliyev called Turkish PM Erdogan's May 13-14 visit to Baku "very productive," applauding the PM's strong public messages on Turkey-Armenia reconciliation and resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Erdogan, addressing Azerbaijan's Parliament and in a joint press c [...]
2009-05-14 12:28:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD EPET ENRG PHUM KDEM AJ AM TU
09BAKU394AZERBAIJANI PRESIDENT REACTS MILDLY TO OBAMBA
[...] (C) Summary: President Aliyev complained of double standards on democracy and human rights, based on President Obama's recent statement on press freedom. The President joked that it was probably just copied reflexively from last year's statement and he hoped this would not continue to be emp [...]
2009-05-14 13:56:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM AJ AM TU
09BAKU395SCENESETTER FOR USEUCOM COMMANDER GENERAL
[...] (SBU) Your visit comes as Baku continues to be abuzz with analysis, sometimes speculative and alarming, of Turkey and Armenia's recent announcement of a "roadmap" to reconcile differences over interpretation of events of 1915 and the eventual reopening of borders, and implications of the deal [...]
2009-05-15 04:17:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL AF AM TU AJ
09BAKU396AZERBAIJAN: DESTRUCTION OF YASAMAL DISTRICT MOSQUE
[...] (C) Summary: On 26-27 April 2009, the Yasamal District Executive Authority (YDEA) and the District Police destroyed a newly constructed mosque in Baku. As noted reftel, several journalists were harassed while documenting the event. The leader of the Yasamal District religious community, Mir [...]
2009-05-15 07:14:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALAJ IR KISL PGOV PHUM PREL
09BAKU400AZERBAIJAN: AIRLINES THREATEN TO CEASE BAKU
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 22, 2009, officials at Baku's Heydar Aliyev International Airport announced that a nightly curfew, to begin July 2, 2009, would shut the airport from 0000 to 0700. Airlines reacted with shock and said they might cease operations to Baku, as trans-Atlantic connections in [...]
2009-05-15 12:23:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALECON EAIR ETRD ADCO AJ
09BAKU401AZERBAIJAN: APPARAT, MFA, SOCAR, TURKISH EMBASSY
[...] (C) Summary: The Turkish Embassy DCM confirmed May 14th that press reports on PM Erdogan's May 13-14 Baku visit, which characterized meetings as "very productive," were accurate. The PM's private message to Azerbaijan's leadership was the same as the public message -- that Turkey will not fin [...]
2009-05-15 14:20:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD EPET ENRG PHUM KDEM AJ AM TU
09BAKU404AZERBAIJAN: SOUTHERN CORRIDOR BREAKTHROUGH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: After 18 months of stasis, there seems to have been a breakthrough on bilateral negotiations between Azerbaijan and Turkey that could lead to creating a "Southern Corridor" for gas. Azerbaijan's State Oil Company (SOCAR) believes this breakthrough is at least partially due to the [...]
2009-05-18 12:19:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALAJ TK PGOV PREL ENRG
09BAKU405AZERBAIJAN: PARLIAMENT PASSES AMENDMENTS TO THE LAW ON
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Not for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU)Summary. On May 8 the Milli Majlis (Parliament) passed an amended Law on Freedom of Religion. According to the latest available text of the amendments to the Law, some of the amendments contradict international human r [...]
2009-05-19 10:37:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV KDEM AJ
09BAKU408AZERBAIJAN: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-19 11:54:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALAJ AM ECON EFIN EINT GG PINR
09BAKU415AZERBAIJAN: HEAD OF STATE COMMITTEE FOR WORK WITH
[...] Summary: POLOFF met with Hidayat Orucov, head of the State Committee for Works with Religious Structures (SCWRS) in April to discuss his role in leading the Government of Azerbaijan (GOAJ) delegation to the Alliance of Civilizations (AOC) event in Turkey on 06-07 April 2009. The primary pur [...]
2009-05-21 07:08:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL IR KIRF KISL PGOV PHUM AJ
09BAKU433AZERBAIJANI DEFENSE MINISTER: SEEKING STRONG
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 21, the Defense Minister told visiting EUCOM Commander Craddock that Azerbaijan is committed to building strong military relations with the U.S. and NATO. However, the Minister continued, Azerbaijan is under pressure from Iran, Russia and Armenia and requires greater com [...]
2009-06-01 03:35:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM ENRG ETRD PREL RS IZ TU AJ
09BAKU437IRAN/AZERBAIJAN: GOAJ INCENSED BY IRANIAN PRESSURE
[...] (C) The GOAJ, as well as a large number of political figures and organizations from across the political spectrum, has expressed deep resentment over recent heavy-handed Iranian government efforts to force the GOAJ to rescind its recently extended official invitation to Israeli President Pere [...]
2009-06-01 08:20:00Embassy BakuSECRETPREL PTER IS IR AJ
09BAKU439IRAN/AZERBAIJAN: GOAJ INCENSED BY IRANIAN PRESSURE
[...] (S) The GOAJ, as well as a large number of political figures and organizations from across the political spectrum, has expressed deep resentment over recent heavy-handed Iranian government efforts to force the GOAJ to rescind its recently extended official invitation to Israeli President Pere [...]
2009-06-01 09:17:00Embassy BakuSECRETPREL PTER IS IR AJ
09BAKU445AZERBAIJAN: TURKISH FM'S VISIT STRESSES NEED FOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 28 Congressional Staff Delegation Markovsky and Katz met with Deputy Chief of Mission of the Turkish Embassy Erkan Ozoral. Ozoral gave a detailed account of the recent "crisis" in Turkish-Azerbaijani relations over Turkey's plan to normalize relations with Armenia. Ozoral [...]
2009-06-02 11:58:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM TU AJ
09BAKU450AZERBAIJAN: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON CRITICAL UN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-04 08:15:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS AORC APER PREL
09BAKU457AZERBAIJAN: STAFFDEL DISCUSS GEORGIAN PRESIDENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 28 Congressional Staff Delegation Markovsky and Katz met with Georgian Ambassador Nikoloz Natbiladze. Natbiladze gave a detailed account of the 20 May visit of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili to Baku. The recent visit was characterized as a great success with both [...]
2009-06-05 12:23:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD EPET ENRG AJ GG
09BAKU465AZERBAIJAN: NEW OSCE AMBASSADOR TO CONTINUE PUSHING REFORM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The new head of the OSCE Office in Baku, Ambassador Ali Bilge Cankorel, told the Ambassador on June 1 that as a career Turkish diplomat, there was some concern before his arrival that he would not actively promote political reforms in Azerbaijan, as the Turkish government does n [...]
2009-06-09 08:48:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM TU AJ
09BAKU469AZERBAIJAN: POSITIVE BUT CAUTIOUS RESPONSE TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Obama's speech in Cairo on June 4 received a positive response from major political and religious figures as well as much of the press. Many expressed the hope that this speech will mark a new era in U.S. foreign policy towards the Muslim world. The two most noted [...]
2009-06-09 13:03:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL OPRC AJ
09BAKU470SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE
[...] (C) Your visit to Baku comes on the heels of a successful visit by U.S. Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Issues Morningstar and the June 4 meeting between the Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents in St. Petersburg. The mood here with respect to US-Azerbaijani relations remains skeptical, fed [...]
2009-06-09 13:24:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM AF AM TU AJ
09BAKU473AZERBAIJAN: EXTRAORDINARY PARLIAMENTARY SESSION HELD
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. 2. (SBU) Summary: On June 9 the Milli Mejlis (Parliament) of the Republic of Azerbaijan held an extraordinary session to discuss several important, but disturbing, topics. The ruling party, ahead of 2010 municipal elections, continues to push for a new law on [...]
2009-06-12 05:21:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV KDEM AJ
09BAKU474IRAN ELECTION: BAKU RALLY FOR MOUSAVI; ISFAHAN
[...] (C) Iranians in Baku held a relatively sedate, "invitation-only" election rally at an auditorium at Khazar University for Mir Hussein Mousavi on June 9. This rally, held with the permission of the GOAJ, was the only such political rally held for any Iranian Presidential candidate in Azerbaij [...]
2009-06-12 10:45:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AJ IR
09BAKU476AZERBAIJAN: PROSECUTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE SHOWS NEW
[...] SUMMARY: A long period of inaccessibility to the Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan by the Embassy appears to have ended after the October 2008 elections. After a fruitful and warm meeting with the Ambassador and the DOJ Resident Legal Advisor, the Prosecutor General asked the RLA to travel th [...]
2009-06-12 11:12:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN SNAR KJUS OTRA KCRM KCOR AJ
09BAKU477AZERBAIJAN: DRAFT LAW WOULD RESTRICT NGO ACTIVITY
[...] (C) This is an action request. See paragraph 8. 2. (C) Summary: On June 8 the Presidential Administration delivered draft changes to the law on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to parliament. These draft changes would restrict the activities of both foreign and domestic NGOs in a nu [...]
2009-06-12 11:34:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU478IRAN VIEW FROM BAKU: VIOLENCE IN BALUCHISTAN
[...] (C) "Iran view from Baku" is the first in an occasional series from Embassy Baku Iran Watcher that will report on short and/or partially documented items of interest to Iran information consumers, but not necessarily warranting separate cables. This cable includes information on reported increasing [...]
2009-06-12 12:11:00Embassy BakuSECRETPREL PTER SNAR ENRG ELTN AJ PK TU TX IR
09BAKU482AZERBAIJAN: DELAY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
[...] (C) Summary: Although the Anti-Money Laundering/ Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) law was signed in late February 2009, as of June 2009 progress seemed to be halted. Despite previous desire to accept technical assistance from the United States, the Government of Azerbaijan (GOAJ) was r [...]
2009-06-16 05:58:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PTER EFIN SNAR AJ
09BAKU483EXBS: AZERBAIJAN ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE - MAY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-18 03:59:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP AJ
09BAKU487AZERBAIJAN: CIVIL SOCIETY WANTS TO HELP SOLVE NK
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (C) Summary: On June 8 human rights defender Arzu Abdullayeva asked the Ambassador for USG help in organizing a dialogue between Azerbaijani and Armenian civil society actors, with a view to helping solve the Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) [...]
2009-06-18 12:08:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL AM AJ
09BAKU488AZERBAIJAN: RESPONSE TO NGO LAW DEMARCHE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On June 18 DCM spoke to Head of the Presidential Administration's Office of Legal Policy Shahin Aliyev regarding proposed changes to Azerbaijan's NGO Law. Poloff also delivered Embassy concerns to Head of the Human Rights Protection Unit in the Department of Work with Law Enforce [...]
2009-06-18 12:28:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PHUM AJ
09BAKU504AZERBAIJAN: PARLIAMENT POSTPONES DEBATE ON NGO LAW
[...] (C) Summary: On June 19 the GOAJ held a second extraordinary session of parliament to discuss a long 13- item agenda of legislative changes. Items 12 and 13 were changes to the law on religious freedom, mass media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) -- all of which were controversial ( [...]
2009-06-23 11:51:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU506AZERBAIJAN: KARABAKH IDP LEADER SURPRISINGLY CALM
[...] (C) Summary: In a June 19 meeting with Pol-Econ Counselor and poloff, the newly designated leader of the Azeri Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) IDP community showed himself to be surprisingly calm and reasonable, in contrast to the somewhat uncouth figure he cut at the government-organized "Congress" t [...]
2009-06-23 12:11:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AJ
09BAKU507AZERBAIJAN: UPDATE ON THE HUMAN DIMENSION
[...] (C) Summary: On June 9 poloff hosted a meeting of western embassies and international organizations including the EU (Council and Commission),the OSCE and the Council of Europe accredited in Baku in order to discuss a wide range of issues related to democracy and human rights-- the human di [...]
2009-06-24 07:14:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALOSCE PGOV KDEM PHUM PREL KIRF AJ
09BAKU512AZERBAIJAN: CONTROVERSY ON NGO LAW MAY YIELD
[...] (C) Summary: Discussion of the amendments to the Law on NGOs continues fast and furious in Baku. Embassy officials have delivered the reftel demarche to the Presidential Advisor on Legal Policy Shahin Aliyev and to the Deputy Head of the Yeni Azerbaijan Party Ali Ahmadov. Both GOAJ official [...]
2009-06-25 12:11:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL PINR AJ
09BAKU52AZERBAIJANI PRESIDENT COMMITS TO NEGOTIATIONS ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a January 19 meeting with EUR DAS Bryza, President Aliyev said that he had directed his staff to begin negotiations on the resumption of VoA, BBC and Radio Liberty. He continued that he was surprised by the January 13 letter from President Bush given his good discussion with [...]
2009-01-23 12:50:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALAJ ENRG ETRD IR KDEM PGOV PREL RS TU
09BAKU524AZERBAIJAN: ALIYEV'S DOWNBEAT FAREWELL
[...] (S/NF) Summary: In a farewell call with the Ambassador on June 22, President Ilham Aliyev vented about a series of issues on which he claimed the United States has ignored Azerbaijan's interests, despite Baku's real and continuing contributions to U.S. policy priorities, especially on securit [...]
2009-06-30 12:02:00Embassy BakuSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL TU AM AJ
09BAKU526AZERBAIJAN: NGO LAW PASSES WITH MAJOR REVISIONS
[...] (C) Summary: Azerbaijan's parliament passed a revised version of amendments to the law on NGOs and mass media June 30, as well as previously debated changes on the law on religious freedom. The revised amendments to the NGO law largely exclude the controversial provisions previously discusse [...]
2009-06-30 13:28:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU527ISRAEL'S PERES MAKES AN IMPRESSION IN BAKU
[...] (C) The "iceberg" (as President Aliyev calls its because "nine tenths of it is below the surface") (Reftel A) that is the Azerbaijan-Israel relationship just got a higher profile as Israeli President Shimon Peres made a two-day official visit to Baku June 29-30. By hosting this visit, Presiden [...]
2009-07-01 03:38:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AJ IR IS
09BAKU535BRINGING ILHAM ALONG: HOW TO CONVINCE AZERBAIJAN
[...] (C) Summary: Azerbaijan has loudly and repeatedly complained that the Turkey-Armenia reconciliation process potentially weakens Azerbaijan's position in its conflict with Armenia (reftel a). They have through domestic pressure and threats of a natural gas cutoff tried to force the Turks to [...]
2009-07-02 12:21:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL TU AM AJ
09BAKU557YOUTH ACTIVISTS BEATEN IN SUSPICIOUS ALTERCATION
[...] (SBU) Summary. In a suspicious episode, two young, well-known Azerbaijani political activists were beaten up in public and later detained by police. Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade were accosted in a downtown Baku cafe by two burly men who provoked a physical confrontation. Milli, Hajizade an [...]
2009-07-09 12:43:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM AJ
09BAKU567LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO DETAINMENT OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Since the arrest and jailing of Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade, two well-known Azerbaijani youth activists, the NGO community has united in effort to gain their release as well as to protect others from a similar fate. Like the recent controversy over the NGO law and the gover [...]
2009-07-14 13:45:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM AJ
09BAKU580AZERBAIJAN: PRESIDENT SAYS ARREST OF TWO YOUTH
[...] (C) Summary: On July 20 a Baku appeals court upheld the pre-trial detention for two months of bloggers and youth activists Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade (Reftels). The case has been distinguished by unusual levels of intervention by the European Union and national governments, although the E [...]
2009-07-22 12:49:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM AJ
09BAKU594AZERBAIJAN: CONTINUED EFFORTS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE
[...] (C) Summary: International and local efforts continue in Azerbaijan to encourage the GOAJ to release detained youth activists Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade. Deputy Foreign Minister (and uncle of the First Lady) Hafiz Pashayev told the Charge that has already once tried to get the President t [...]
2009-07-29 13:02:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU597AZERBAIJAN: HASANOV SAYS MAYBE TO BBC, VOA FM
[...] 1. (C) Summary: Eight months after Radio Liberty, Voice of America and BBC broadcasts were removed from the FM airwaves, Presidential Administration Political Chief Ali Hasanov has openly indicated that the GOAJ would consider allowing BBC and VOA to broadcast their "alternative" views if a [...]
2009-07-30 06:20:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALAJ KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL
09BAKU598OSCE HUAN DIMENSION MEETING DEMARCHE
[...] (C) On July 30 the Charge delivered the demarche on the upcoming OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (reftel A) to Deputy Foreign Minister Mahmud Mammadguliyev. Mammadguliyev thanked the Embassy for sharing these points early in the process, and stated that he would study them, inform [...]
2009-07-30 11:42:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALKDEM PREL PHUM OSCE AJ
09BAKU6MORE GOAJ HARASSMENT OF RADIO LIBERTY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is threatening to cut the Azerbaijan office of Radio Liberty's satellite connection to Radio Liberty's headquarters in Prague. This action appears to be illegal, as Radio Liberty has a functioning agreement with the Minis [...]
2009-01-06 12:57:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM KHUM AJ
09BAKU604THE NEVER-ENDING STORY OF THE BAKU NEC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The history of Embassy and OBO efforts to secure property for a New Embassy Compound (NEC) reads like a Greek tragedy. It is a story complete with unfilled promises, betrayal within families, and political intrigues. Over the course of the past nine years, we have many times be [...]
2009-07-31 09:56:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALABLD AJ AMGT
09BAKU618AZERBAIJAN: H1N1 STATUS AND PREPAREDNESS
[...] (SBU) Summary. On July 30, Azerbaijan disclosed its first two lab-confirmed cases of H1N1 flu, a 40 year-old woman who returned from a trip to France July 27 and a teenage boy who returned from a trip to the UK July 29. By August 1, the woman was released from the Baku Hospital of Lung Diseases [...]
2009-08-05 10:26:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU PREL AEMR CASC PINR AMGT SOCI ESTH AJ
09BAKU62AZERBAIJAN: OPPOSITION HARASSED COLLECTING
[...] (C) Summary: Across the country, members of opposition parties collecting signatures to register as campaign "advocacy" groups for the March referendum report being harassed by police. Several say they were detained for hours at police stations and had their signature sheets confiscated. T [...]
2009-01-26 12:28:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU624AZERBAIJAN: ANOTHER YOUTH ACTIVIST ARRESTED
[...] (C) Summary: On August 3 Agasif Shakiroglu, the leader of a small youth group, was arrested and sentenced to one month of pre-trial detention for evading military service. According to Shakiroglu, he is not in breach of his military obligation and this arrest is an attempt by the GOAJ to sile [...]
2009-08-06 08:20:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU625SOCAR RESTRUCTURING: BACK IN THE USSR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In July, President Ilham Aliyev issued and signed several decrees affecting the oil and gas industry, primarily expanding the role and power of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR). A July 1 decree placed the state gas company, Azerigaz, under SOCAR's control, with the s [...]
2009-08-06 11:27:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALENRG PGOV PREL AU AJ
09BAKU630EXBS: AZERBAIJAN ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE - July
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-10 03:44:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP AJ
09BAKU635AZERBAIJAN: PARLIAMENT WANTS A MOLE IN EVERY
[...] SUMMARY: On August 10, 2009, the American Chamber of Commerce in Baku held an emergency meeting to discuss a law passed by Parliament on June 22, 2009, which requires that deputies of foreign companies in Azerbaijan shall be citizens of Azerbaijan chosen jointly by the foreign company and the [...]
2009-08-11 12:24:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EIND AJ
09BAKU637AZERBAIJAN: ARRESTS SUCCEED IN SUPPRESSING SOME
[...] (C) Summary: Youth activist Agasif Shakiroglu was released from detention on August 7, and immediately conscripted into the army, despite the normal August break in conscriptions. Detained bloggers Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade remain in detention, however, and their lawyers indicate that th [...]
2009-08-13 12:35:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU644AZERBAIJAN: DAS BRYZA ENGAGES PRESIDENT ALIYEV ON
[...] (C) Summary: During his August 12 visit to Azerbaijan, outgoing EUR DAS Matthew Bryza discussed the case of arrested youth group leaders Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade (reftel A) with President Aliyev. The President took a more positive tone in this discussion than he had previously with Europ [...]
2009-08-17 04:36:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU677AZERBAIJAN: COMBATING TIP UPDATE FROM MIA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) Anti-trafficking Unit is open to dialogue with the USG on the issue of combating trafficking in persons (TIP). On August 25 poloff met with the deputy head of the Unit, who offered an update on the many activities it is conducting in all thr [...]
2009-08-28 08:14:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL PINR KTIP AJ
09BAKU680AZERBAIJAN: GERMAN MOD COMMENTS CLOSE OFF AWACS
[...] (C) Summary. Local media gave top billing August 28 to reporting Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan's apparent refusal to allow Konya (Turkey)-based NATO AWACS aircraft to overfly their territory en route to their NATO missions over Afghanistan. The news broke through a statement by a German MOD sp [...]
2009-08-31 03:51:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS MARR AJ GE TX
09BAKU690AZERBAIJAN: PRESS AND OFFICIAL REACTION TO
[...] (C) Summary: Baku's official reaction to the announcement of Turkey and Armenia's intention to complete the protocols leading to their normalization of relations has thus far been surprisingly restrained. Charge spoke with the Foreign Minister and the President's foreign policy advisor to en [...]
2009-09-01 11:58:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL TU AM AJ
09BAKU696AZERBAIJAN: CORPORATE "MOLE" LAW REJECTED BY
[...] (SBU) Presidential Economic Adviser Vahid Akhundov informed the Charge d'Affaires September 1 that President Aliyev did not sign the proposed amendment to the Law on Entrepreneurship Activity that passed Parliament on June 22 and instead has returned the law to Parliament. The Amendment, had [...]
2009-09-02 11:24:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EIND AJ
09BAKU697SMOOTHER TURKISH DIPLOMACY KEEPS AZERBAIJANIS CALM
[...] (C) Summary: Official Baku's reaction to the August 31 joint announcement by Turkey, Armenia and Switzerland on the next steps in the normalization process has been unexpectedly restrained (reftel A),particularly compared to their ferocious reaction to similar developments in March and Apri [...]
2009-09-02 12:21:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL TU AM AJ
09BAKU7PRESIDENTIAL POLITICAL ADVISER HOLDS OUT HOPE FOR
[...] (C) Summary: After listening to warnings from UK Ambassador and the Charge that the ouster of VOA, Radio Liberty and the BBC from Azerbaijan's FM airwaves could seriously harm relations with the EU and the USG, Presidential Administration Social Policy Chief Ali Hasanov replied that "we are n [...]
2009-01-07 12:09:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM KHUM AJ
09BAKU704EXBS: AZERBAIJAN ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE - August
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-03 11:35:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP AJ
09BAKU708AZERBAIJAN: ECONOMIC/ COMMERCIAL ROUNDUP
[...] SUMMARY: This cable is the first in a regular series that will summarize economic and commercial issues in Azerbaijan. In this issue: President Aliyev refuses to sign Parliament's "mole" law that would have put a GOAJ-chosen deputy into every foreign company; Azerbaijan Airlines (Azal) works w [...]
2009-09-04 11:44:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EIND AJ
09BAKU722GOAJ: THE NEXT GENERATION
[...] (C) Summary: Ireli Public Union, formerly the Ireli Youth Movement, is a pro-government NGO focused on "developing Azerbaijani youth." In a September 2 meeting, Ireli's leadership explained the various projects the group is conducting, including summer camps, IT training, and a small grants [...]
2009-09-10 06:18:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL PINR AJ
09BAKU724VIOLATIONS WITNESSED IN FIRST HEARING FOR JAILED
[...] (C) Summary: A pre-trial procedural hearing was held on September 4 in the case of jailed youth activists and bloggers Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade (reftels). Embassy officials were able to observe the hearing, unlike earlier hearings in this case, but many people, including officials from [...]
2009-09-10 12:43:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU73BAKU UP IN ARMS OVER ALLEGED RUSSIAN WEAPONS
[...] (S) Summary and Comment: Official Baku has expressed vocal concerns since January 12, when press reports surfaced that Russia allegedly had transferred a quantity of vehicles, weapons and ammunition worth USD 800 million from the Russian Base No. 102 in Gyumri, Armenia to the Armenian armed f [...]
2009-01-29 14:03:00Embassy BakuSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL AM AJ
09BAKU731HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES ROUNDUP, AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 11
[...] (U) This cable is part of a regular series that will summarize major ongoing human rights issues in Azerbaijan. This series aims to pull together many different sources of information into one readable biweekly summary of human rights cases, with the aim of giving a fuller picture of Azerbaija [...]
2009-09-11 12:42:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL KIRF AJ
09BAKU732AZERBAIJAN: WORKING PARTIES ARE NEITHER WORKING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Azerbaijan's actions at the July 2009 Working Party meetings in Geneva, coupled with Parliament's passage of the Entrepreneurship Law (which ultimately was not signed by President Aliyev) are sending mixed signals about Azerbaijan's interested in WTO accession. It is unclear if [...]
2009-09-11 13:27:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRA EINV EIND AJ
09BAKU733AZERBAIJAN DOWNPLAYS NAGORNO-KARABAKH LINE OF
[...] (C) Summary: Azerbaijani media reported a firefight 10 September at 0900 local in the Aghdam sector of the Line of Contact (LOC) with the ethnic Armenian forces of the "Nagorno-Karabakh Republic" (NKR) that left five NKR troops dead and ten wounded, with one Azerbaijani soldier also wounded. [...]
2009-09-14 11:34:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PRGOV PINR TU AM AJ
09BAKU738AZERBAIJAN: SUMMER 2009 MOSQUE CLOSURES,
[...] (C) Summary: Through open source reporting and communication with embassy contacts, Post provides a list of specific allegations regarding mosque closures and destruction over the last four months. Much has been made in the press regarding these closures, with some alleging a trend of religio [...]
2009-09-16 08:48:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALAJ IR KISL PGOV PHUM PREL
09BAKU742AZERBAIJAN: TRIAL CONTINUES FOR JAILED BLOGGERS
[...] (C) Summary: The first hearing on evidence in the trial of youth activists and bloggers Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade was held on September 16. Before the hearing began, six well-known youth activists were arrested for wearing t-shirts saying "I am also a hooligan." All were released after t [...]
2009-09-17 13:07:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU743AZERBAIJAN'S DIASPORA SMALL, NOT POLITCALLY ACTIVE
[...] (C) Summary: Azerbaijan's diaspora of permanent migrs is small, although there are possibly 2 million labor migrants in Russia and Turkey. The diaspora has not been active in affairs in Azerbaijan or in the United States, but two new groups have recently formed: one pro-government and one pro [...]
2009-09-18 06:05:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL SMIG AJ
09BAKU776NAGORNO-KARABAKH STATE OF PLAY VIEWED FROM BAKU
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy Baku realistically sees few prospects for a near-term breakthrough, i.e., at Chisinau and immediately thereafter, that would pave the way for a peaceful and favorable resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) conflict. The fallout from the August 2008 war in Georgia and th [...]
2009-09-30 03:43:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TU AM RU GG AJ
09BAKU777HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES ROUNDUP, SEPTEMBER 11-28
[...] (U) This cable is part of a regular series that will summarize major ongoing human rights issues in Azerbaijan. This series aims to pull together many different sources of information into one readable biweekly summary of human rights cases, with the aim of giving a fuller picture of Azerbaija [...]
2009-09-30 06:26:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM AJ
09BAKU782SUBJECT: SCENESETTER FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Your visit to Baku comes on the heels of successful visits by Department of State Deputy Secretary Steinberg and U.S. Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Issues Morningstar. The mood here remains skeptical about the new U.S. Administration, fed by perceptions that the U.S. is pro [...]
2009-09-30 13:16:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALENRG PGOV PREL ARM TU AJ
09BAKU787CRACKS IN THE FACADE: BAKU LOSING PATIENCE WITH
[...] (C) Summary: This cable contains an action request, please see paragraph 5. Reftels describe the uncharacteristically calm reactions of the GOAJ to developments between Turkey and Armenia since the August 31 announcement of a six-week period of political consultations leading up to the signi [...]
2009-10-02 12:57:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TU AM AJ
09BAKU7903 MONTHS AND COUNTING: JAILED BLOGGER CASE DRAGS ON
[...] (C) Summary: On September 18, 29 and October 1 three more hearings were held in the trial of jailed youth activists Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade (reftel). The defense lawyers continued to question prosecution witness intensely, while state prosecutor Jeyhun Kazimov continued to object forcef [...]
2009-10-05 11:56:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU799AZERBAIJAN: CHILD LABOR SHIFTING FROM COTTON TO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Following the release of the Labor Department's report on International Child Labor, which documented the presence of child labor in Azerbaijan's cotton industry, Embassy Baku spoke with local NGOs in Baku, Berda, and Imishli, as well as Baku representatives of the ILO and UNIC [...]
2009-10-06 13:25:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRA EINV EIND PHUM AJ
09BAKU802FORMER YOUTH LEADER JOINS THE OPPOSITION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On October 6 Emboffs met with Razi Nurullayev, the newly elected deputy-chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front (PFP) to discuss the party's plans for the December municipal elections. Nurullayev stated that the six major opposition parties would not/not be running as a bloc. He [...]
2009-10-07 13:35:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM PINR AJ
09BAKU808AZERBAIJAN: GOAJ REQUEST FOR MORE TIME; UPDATE ON
[...] (C) Summary: On 12-16 October 2009, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plans to review Azerbaijan,s status with regards to the International Country Risk Guide (ICRG). On 06 October, the Government of Azerbaijan (GOAJ) raised their concerns with the Embassy that this review would be base [...]
2009-10-08 13:37:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALAJ ECON EFIN PREL PTER EINV
09BAKU811EXBS: AZERBAIJAN ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE -
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-09 10:01:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP AJ
09BAKU813LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Azerbaijan's municipal elections will be held on December 23 this year. The Central Election Commission (CEC) is working hard to prepare all necessary regulations for the election, although choosing this late date looks suspiciously like the GOAJ is trying to avoid international [...]
2009-10-14 09:44:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU816AZERBAIJAN MFA RESPONSE TO CEIP MOU
[...] (SBU) Embassy received the following Diplomatic Note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to the draft Memorandum of Understanding presented to the GOAJ in December 2008 per Reftel instructions: Begin Text. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan presents [...]
2009-10-14 12:41:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ENRG PREL AJ
09BAKU818TEHRAN-BAKU TENSIONS HEAT UP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-15 07:08:00Embassy BakuSECRETPREL PTER SNAR ECON AJ IR
09BAKU820BAKU SCENESETTER FOR DAS KAIDANOW'S OCT 22-24 VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: Your visit to Baku on the heels of the signing of the historic Turkey-Armenia protocols. Given tensions in the region, it will be an important opportunity to build upon the reassurances offered by Deputy Secretary of State Steinberg and Energy Deputy Secretary Poneman. Azerbaijan [...]
2009-10-15 12:06:00Embassy BakuSECRETPGOV PREL AM TU RU AJ
09BAKU822 Embassy Baku Concurrence on FY09 Requests for Section
[...] (U) As required by the procedures to request Section 1206 funding for FY09, this message provides Chief of Mission concurrence for the projects by the U.S. European Command for Azerbaijan. 2. (SBU) Azerbaijan is an important partner in the war on terrorism, as evidenced by its continuing p [...]
2009-10-16 06:16:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MASS MARR KTIA AJ
09BAKU825CONOCPHILLIPS SEEKS EXPLORATION BLOCK IN AZERBAIJAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: ConoCPhillips (CP) representatives visited Embassy Baku October 15 to discuss interest in renewing their energy exploration in Azerbaijan. CP left its two exploration fields in Azerbaijan about 4 years ago due to differences with SOCAR, the state oil company. It now believes the [...]
2009-10-16 10:57:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET AJ TX RS
09BAKU829AZERBAIJAN: PRESIDENT INTENT TO ENFORCE TURKISH
[...] (C) Summary. Azerbaijani reaction to the signing of the Turkey-Armenia protocols has been cagey but restrained. The interval between the announcement of the "road map" in April and the ultimate signing of the protocols appears to have given Aliyev time to overcome his anger at what he still p [...]
2009-10-16 12:34:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AM TU AJ
09BAKU848AZERBAIJAN: FOREIGN MINISTER EXPLAINS RATIONALE
[...] (C) Summary: EUR DAS Ambassador Tina Kaidanow had a wide-ranging discussion in an introductory meeting with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov in Baku October 23. Mammadyarov said the negotiations on Nagorno-Karabakh are "so close" to a breakthrough, but lamented Armenian &delay [...]
2009-10-28 05:52:00Embassy BakuSECRETPGOV PREL PTER TU AM AJ
09BAKU85 Letter to President Obama from Chairman of the Caucasus
[...] (U) Below is the text of a letter from Sheykh-ul-Islam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade, Chairman of the Caucasus Muslim Board, which the Embassy has been asked to forward to President Barack Obama: BEGIN TEXT: No. 022 January 23, 2009 To the President of the United States of America H. E [...]
2009-02-02 11:02:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KDEM KISL SCUL SOCI AJ
09BAKU850AZERBAIJAN: PRESIDENT DISCUSSES TURKEY-ARMENIA,
[...] (C) Summary: In a notably cordial meeting with DAS Tina Kaidanow, President Aliyev emphasized a long record of cooperation ) energy, security, counter-terrorism, regional development ) and said that Azerbaijan fully expects Turkey to hold to its promise not to ratify the rapprochement protoco [...]
2009-10-28 09:44:00Embassy BakuSECRETPGOV PREL PTER AM TU RU AJ
09BAKU856AZERBAIJAN: LARGE TRAFFICKING RING OF BOSNIAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On October 28 poloff and OSCE were introduced by a local NGO to a house full of victims of trafficking for labor exploitation. There are about 346 Bosnian Serb men who were brought over the last six months to Azerbaijan to work on construction projects. According to their stories [...]
2009-10-29 20:02:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL PINR KTIP BK SR AJ
09BAKU864AZERBAIJAN: ECONOMIC/ COMMERCIAL ROUNDUP
[...] SUMMARY: This cable is the second in a regular series that will summarize economic and commercial issues in Azerbaijan. In this issue: The GOAJ is still pushing for the Trans-Eurasian Information Superhighway (para 2); the ILO says child labor is shifting from cotton to "the worst" sectors ( [...]
2009-11-02 11:47:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EIND EAIR KCOR TINT KIPR AJ TU AE
09BAKU865HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES ROUNDUP, OCTOBER 1-30
[...] (U) This cable is part of a regular series that will summarize major ongoing human rights issues in Azerbaijan. This series aims to pull together many different sources of information into one readable biweekly summary of human rights cases, with the aim of giving a fuller picture of Azerbaija [...]
2009-11-02 13:44:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM AJ
09BAKU868DAS KAIDANOW DISCUSSES POLITICAL REFORM WITH CIVIL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: EUR DAS Tina Kaidanow met with six leaders of Azerbaijan's civil society on October 23. All six agreed that Azerbaijan is headed in the wrong direction on democracy and human rights, and that USG support was needed on this issue. They highlighted support of youth as critical, in [...]
2009-11-04 06:01:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU87NAKHCHIVAN: A WORLD UPSIDE DOWN
[...] (C) Summary: On January 27 Poloff visited the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (AR) along with Claire Delessard, the Political Advisor to the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus. Nakhchivan is the ancestral home of late president Heydar Aliyev, and has been run essentially as a fi [...]
2009-02-02 13:10:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM PHUM AJ
09BAKU870"WAR OF THE FLAGS" OVER, TURKISH PARLIAMENTIANS
[...] (C) Summary: The so-called "war of the flags" is over, and the consensus among observers is that the result of Baku's tantrum over the "trashcan incident" in Bursa and the removal of Turkish flags from a war memorial in Baku is a net loss in Turkish sympathy for Azerbaijan. On Turkey's nati [...]
2009-11-04 10:18:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TU AM AJ
09BAKU877ALBORZ RIG MOVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS NEED TO ACCELERATE
[...] (S) This cable contains action requests for S/CT, the inter-agency CEIP working group, and USEUCOM/USNAVEUR (Center for Naval Analysis) in paras 8, 12, and 14. Summary --------- 2. (S) The recent move of the Iranian Alborz rig into potentially disputed waters in the Caspian offers a t [...]
2009-11-06 10:30:00Embassy BakuSECRET//NOFORNENRG EPET ECON PREL TU AJ
09BAKU881SOCAR: NO AGREEMENT TO ALLOW ALBORZ IN AZERBAIJANI
[...] This is an action request for EUR/CARC, pls see para 7. 2. (S) SUMMARY: Energy Off and Naval Attache met on 6 November with state energy company SOCAR VP Elshad Nassirov to discuss the recent movements of the Iranian Alborz rig. We informed him that the Azerbaijani Navy had confirmed the [...]
2009-11-06 16:04:00Embassy BakuSECRETENRG EPET ECON PREL AJ
09BAKU898REACTIONS TO BLOGGER GUILTY VERDICT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The EU, the OSCE, and the Council of Europe, in addition to the Norwegian and German governments, have issued statements of concern regarding the November 11 guilty verdict and sentencing of youth activists Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade. EU Special Envoy Peter Semneby raised it [...]
2009-11-17 12:46:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
09BAKU900AZERBAIJAN: PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR PREDICTS THAT
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Charge, Naval Attache, and Regional Energy Officer met on 16 November with Ali Asadov, senior energy advisor to President Aliyev, to discuss recent movements of the Iranian Alborz drilling rig into Azerbaijani claimed territorial waters. Asadov told us that President Aliyev was [...]
2009-11-17 13:23:00Embassy BakuSECRETPREL ENRG AJ RU TX KZ IR
09BAKU905AZERBAIJAN: TREASURY A/S COHEN DISCUSSES AML/CTF
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During his first visit to Baku, October 21-22, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, David S. Cohen, met with relevant Government and Embassy officials as well as private sector bankers and business representatives. A dinner meeting with representatives from Azerbaijan's Pasha B [...]
2009-11-19 13:23:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN SNAR EIND PGOV PTER AJ
09BAKU907IRANIAN ACTIONS AGAINST SAUDI ARABIA, NEW ANTI-US
[...] (S/NOFORN) Baku Iran watcher met on Thursday evening November 19 with an Iranian-Azerbaijani journalist/magazine editor who has reported reliably in the past. The Iranian provided the following information that he claimed to have received from a network of sources, including staff of members [...]
2009-11-20 12:24:00Embassy BakuSECRETPGOV PREL KISL PHUM PROP SA YM AJ IR
09BAKU909IRANIAN ACTIONS AGAINST SAUDI ARABIA, NEW ANTI-US
[...] (S/NOFORN) Baku Iran watcher met on Thursday evening November 19 with an Iranian-Azerbaijani journalist/magazine editor who has reported reliably in the past. The Iranian provided the following information that he claimed to have received from a network of sources, including staff of members [...]
2009-11-20 12:58:00Embassy BakuSECRETPGOV PREL KISL PHUM PROP SA YM AJ IR
09BAKU915ALLEGED IRANIAN SNSC DEBATE ON SAUDI, USG ISSUES
[...] (S) On November 23, Baku Iran watcher held a follow-up meeting with the Baku-based Iranian contact who provided the information related reftel. At the meeting source provided additional information concerning the alleged content of a November meeting of the Iranian Supreme National Security [...]
2009-11-25 09:26:00Embassy BakuSECRETPGOV PREL INRA SA YM AJ IR
09BAKU917AZERBAIJAN: NOMINATION FOR 2009 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF
[...] (SBU) Full Name: Leyla Yunusova Job Title/Association: Director, Institute for Peace and Democracy Date of Birth: December 21, 1955 Place of Birth: Baku, Azerbaijan Citizenship: Republic of Azerbaijan Address: 38-2 Sh.Badalbeily St., Baku 370014 Azerbaijan Phone number: +99412 497-32-00 Ema [...]
2009-11-25 09:41:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KWMN AJ
09BAKU921ALLEGED IRANIAN SNSC DEBATE ON SAUDI, USG ISSUES
[...] (S) On November 23, Baku Iran watcher held a follow-up meeting with the Baku-based Iranian contact who provided the information related reftel. At the meeting source provided additional information concerning the alleged content of a November meeting of the Iranian Supreme National Security [...]
2009-11-25 11:03:00Embassy BakuSECRETPGOV PREL INRA SA YM AJ IR
09BAKU923AZERBAIJAN: ADDIDTIONAL AFGHAN SUPPORT DEMARCHE
[...] (C) Charge, accompanying Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Dr. Celeste Wallander, delivered Reftel A demarche November 23 to President Ilham Aliyev, Minister of Defense Gen-Col Safar Abiyev and Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov. 2. (C) The primary additional contribution con [...]
2009-11-25 11:17:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS MARR AJ AF
09BAKU924VIOLATIONS REPORTED IN MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGISTRATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Major opposition parties Umid ("Hope") and Musavat ("Equality") reported to Embassy officials a number of violations of election procedures in the registration process for the December 23 municipal elections, including pressure on their candidates. These parties have also filed [...]
2009-11-25 11:49:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV KDEM AJ
09BAKU931AZERBAIJAN: 2009-2010 INCSR PART 2, MONEY LAUNDERING AND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-01 12:41:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KCRM PTER SNAR AJ
09BAKU933AZERBAIJAN: WTO DEFIANCE CONTINUES; A LITTLE MORE
[...] (SBU) Embassy delivered Ref A WTO demarche to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Mammadguliyev on November 25, 2009, outlining U.S. Government questions and comments from the last Working Party meeting and copies of U.S. bilateral presentations on market access. USTR had previously d [...]
2009-12-02 08:06:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRA EINV EIND AJ
09BAKU938AZERBAIJAN: REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On November 06 2009, the leadership of the Government of Azerbaijan,s (GOAJ) Financial Investigative Unit (FIU) organized a meeting with EmbOffs to provide an update on the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorism Financing Law (AML/CTF),as well as to request technical assistan [...]
2009-12-04 08:04:00Embassy BakuSECRETAJ ECON EFIN PREL PTER
09BAKU943C-REN-02185: AZERBAIJAN'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO
[...] (S) This cable replies to Reftel A. Azerbaijan is a critical node of theBlack Sea leg of NDN. It is the one country on he route that absolutely must be transited if tht leg of NDN is to bypass Russian and Iranian territory en route to theater. As of December 4, 30 percent (1,414 of 4,793) o [...]
2009-12-08 13:01:00Embassy BakuSECRETPGOV PREL ENRG MARR MOPS AF AM AJ
09BAKU944AZERBAIJAN: IRANIAN ALBORZ RIG QUERY
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 5 and 7. Summary ------- 2. (S) As per reftel A, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Mammadyarov confirmed the presence of foreigners, specifically Norwegians, on board the Iranian Alborz semisubmersible drilling rig. U.S. intelligence [...]
2009-12-08 14:09:00Embassy BakuSECRETEPET ECON PREL IR AJ
09BAKU965AZERBAIJAN: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-15 13:14:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV PREL AJ IR
09BAKU976AZERBAIJAN: SOCAR INSIGHTS ON BOTAS FINANCIAL
[...] (C) In a lengthy December 15 meeting, SOCAR Vice President Elshad Nassirov provided details of his recent visits to Turkey on December 7 and Tehran on December 14-15 (reftel A). Nassirov analyzed the continuing difficulties with the gas negotiations as follows: BOTAS' driving motivation in [...]
2009-12-18 14:10:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PREL TU RU AJ
09BAKU979AZERBAIJAN: US COUNCIL ON INTL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
[...] (C) Summary: From 07-12 December 2009, Embassy Baku hosted Catherine Cosman and Mary Zeng from the staff of the U.S. Council for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). Cosman and Zeng met a wide range of official and religious contacts before attending a 10-11 December human rights confere [...]
2009-12-21 13:04:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KISL IR AJ
09BAKU980AZERBAIJAN: A MODEST PIPELINE PROPOSAL?
[...] (C) In a lengthy December 15 meeting, SOCAR Vice President Elshad Nassirov laid out a new natural gas pipeline proposal, and provided details of his recent visits to Turkey and Iran. (reftels A and B). Nassirov suggested combining Nabucco and White Stream into one energy transit corridor, [...]
2009-12-22 11:46:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ECON PREL TU AJ
09BAKU981 AZERBAIJAN: MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS CAMPAIGN VERY QUIET
[...] (SBU) Summary: Azerbaijan will conduct municipal elections December 23. Embassy Baku will field several teams of election observers, mainly in Baku city and immediate regions, but will not issue a statement on the free or fair nature of the vote. OSCE/ODIHR will not monitor the election. Cam [...]
2009-12-22 11:57:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV KDEM AJ
09BAKU982AZERBAIJAN: OSCE COUNTERTERRORISM WORKSHOP NOMINEES
[...] With respect to the reftel, Post nominates for invitation to the February OSCE Counterterrorism Workshop in Vienna: --government invitation: Major General Ilham Mehdiyev, Commander of the Coast Guard, Government of Azerbaijan. Embassy Baku will follow up shortly via email with details reg [...]
2009-12-22 13:58:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PTER AJ
09BAKU987AZERBAIJAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: BUSINESS AS USUAL
[...] (SBU) Election day in Azerbaijan, based on informal Embassy observation in Baku and the immediate surroundings, was generally unremarkable, with an absence of enthusiasm on the part of the population and a heavy dose of cynicism among voters and non-voters alike. Polling stations in the metro [...]
2009-12-23 13:34:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV HUM KDEM AJ
09BAKU996AZERBAIJAN: THE VIEW FROM BAKU ON THE
[...] (C) Summary: The recent launching of the TransAsia gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to China made much press in the Caspian region, particularly here in Baku. Azerbaijan has no role in the project now, but pundits and others are wondering aloud about potential for exporting future gas east to [...]
2009-12-30 09:29:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ECON PREL TU AJ
09BAMAKO104A SPOONFUL OF CHINESE SUGAR SOURS U.S. INVESTORS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-23 11:20:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALECON EIND ETRD EINT EAGR ML
09BAMAKO105A TUAREG PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN 2012?
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-23 14:09:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PREL PINR ML
09BAMAKO106A FAMILIAR NAME SURFACES IN SEARCH FOR CANADIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-23 15:20:00Embassy BamakoSECRETPTER PINR PINS PREL ASEC ML
09BAMAKO107THIS WEEK IN NORTHERN MALI: REBEL DISARMAMENT AND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-23 15:23:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS ASEC PTER PREL ML
09BAMAKO111BLACK TAMACHEKS LOBBY FOR ANTI-SLAVERY LAW IN MALI
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-24 16:52:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM SOCI ELAB ML
09BAMAKO112JUDICIAL AUTHORITIES IN KITA DISCUSS 2008 CHILD
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-24 16:56:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM KJUS KTIP PGOV ML
09BAMAKO118A CHINESE BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER NIGER
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-26 11:53:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID CH ECON EIND ETRD EINT ML
09BAMAKO12TALKS BETWEEN MALI AND TUAREG REBELS BREAK DOWN IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-09 09:16:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PINS ASEC ML
09BAMAKO122MALI: EXTENDING THE AMBASSADOR'S GIRLS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-02 08:06:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PINS ASEC KPAO ML
09BAMAKO125MALI: U.S. IRAQ POLICY TALKING POINTS DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-02 13:27:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS ML IZ
09BAMAKO128WITH EYE ON 2012, SECOND LARGEST POLITICAL PARTY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-03 16:50:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM ML
09BAMAKO135(S) TUAREGS LOOKING TO ARREST KIDNAPPING SUSPECTS;
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-05 10:53:00Embassy BamakoSECRETPTER PINS PINR ML
09BAMAKO138MALI: PARTICIPATION IN UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-06 06:47:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL ML
09BAMAKO141AQIM TACTICS FORCE RED CROSS TO RECONSIDER
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-06 11:20:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPHUM PTER PINS PINR ASEC ML
09BAMAKO145CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] (C) Post is not aware of any critical infrastructure or key resources in Mali that meet the criteria laid out in reftel. MILOVANOVIC [...]
2009-03-10 16:23:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV ML
09BAMAKO146PRESIDENT TOURE'S BOOSTERS FACE IDENTITY CRISIS AS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-11 11:28:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR KDEM ML
09BAMAKO15WHAT ARE WE MARCHING FOR? ANTI-ISRAELI PROTESTERS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-09 11:17:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPREL KISL KPAL SMIG ML
09BAMAKO151MALI FORECASTS A CHANCE OF OIL FOR 2009
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Five years into its renewed push for oil exploration (Ref. A),Mali has yet to strike black gold. During a January 4 speech to the nation, however, President Amadou Toumani Toure served up a rather optimistic New Year's resolution: Malian oil would flow by the end of June 2009. T [...]
2009-03-13 09:33:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALECON EIND ETRD EINT EAGR ML
09BAMAKO155MAYOR OF ANDERAMBOUKANE DISCUSSES AQIM KIDNAPPINGS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-16 09:18:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPTER PINR PINS PREL ASEC ML
09BAMAKO163PROMINENT TUAREG'S VIEW OF ARAB MILITIAS,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-18 15:33:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPTER PINS PINR PREL ASEC ML
09BAMAKO171MALIANS REPORTEDLY ARREST KIDNAPPING SUSPECTS NEAR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-19 17:04:00Embassy BamakoSECRETPTER PINS PINR PREL ML
09BAMAKO172IN FOOTBALL STADIUM FULL OF FOLLOWERS, ROCK STAR
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a March 15 celebration of the Muslim holiday of Mawloud at one of Bamako's largest football stadiums, imam and preacher Cherif Ousmane Madani Haidara praised U.S. support for Mali's Muslim community before a crowd of 35 to 40,000 followers. Haidara, who routinely attract [...]
2009-03-20 07:40:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KCOR KDEM KISL KIRF ML
09BAMAKO173POLITICAL PARTIES FINALIZE THEIR LISTS FOR APRIL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-20 08:38:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM ML
09BAMAKO182MALI NABS TWO KIDNAPPING SUSPECTS BUT MISSES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-24 10:56:00Embassy BamakoSECRET//NOFORNPTER PINS PINR PREL ML
09BAMAKO186TUAREGS CAPTURE THIRD KIDNAPPING SUSPECT IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-25 09:03:00Embassy BamakoSECRET//NOFORNPTER PINS PINR PREL ML
09BAMAKO194FORM OVER FUNCTION: MALI'S FIGHT AGAINST
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-30 13:02:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KTIP ML
09BAMAKO195MORE CRITICS TAKE AIM AT MALI'S EMBATTLED AUDITOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-30 13:20:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND ETRD EINT EAGR PINR ML
09BAMAKO199PRIME MINISTER FACING POLITICAL FALLOUT FOLLOWING
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-31 09:52:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALECON EAID ETRD EINT EAGR PINR ML
09BAMAKO200MALI STRENGTHENS ECONOMIC TIES WITH IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-31 11:58:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PGOV PREL ML IR
09BAMAKO203MALI BUDGET TRANSPARENCY
[...] This cable is U.S. Embassy Bamako's response to the questions posed in reftel. 2. Mali is a recipient of U.S. foreign assistance and is expected to receive such funding in FY09. 3. Mali's National Assembly approves the budget each December. It is then published and distributed by the M [...]
2009-04-01 13:21:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID ETRD EINT EAGR ML
09BAMAKO211TUAREG LEADER: FORGET THE ACCORDS, JUST GIVE US
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-06 13:39:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPHUM PINS PINR PREL ASEC PTER ML
09BAMAKO213LIFE TO GO: RWANDAN GENOCIDAIRES DOING TIME IN MALI
[...] (SBU) Summary: Mali's penitentiary system is home to 14 Rwandans, including former Prime Minister Jean Kambanda and two other Ministers, convicted of genocide by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). Eight of the Rwandans in Mali are serving life sentences. Under the term [...]
2009-04-08 11:03:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM PREL PHUM ML
09BAMAKO217LOCAL ELECTIONS TRUMP TUAREG REBEL CONCERNS IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-09 14:21:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PINS PINR ASEC PREL ML
09BAMAKO221TUAREG BOUNTY HUNTERS LOOKING FOR SECURITY AND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-10 10:56:00Embassy BamakoSECRET//NOFORNPTER PINS PINR PREL ML
09BAMAKO225GOLD INDUSTRY LURES INVESTORS GOOD AND BAD
[...] Summary: Comprising an estimated 70 percent of Mali's exports, gold is frequently cited as the country's most important financial resource and a key engine for its economic growth and development. In light of this, Mali held its third annual mining and petroleum conference in Bamako from Mar [...]
2009-04-14 16:37:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ETRD EINT EAGR ML
09BAMAKO232MALI ARRESTS ITS OWN AUDITOR GENERAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-16 13:40:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM KCOR PHUM ML
09BAMAKO234Eager Malian Audiences Learn about U.S. Civil Rights from
[...] Summary. From March 22 - 27, ARS/IIP Speaker Sheldon Austin delighted Malian audiences with lectures on the American Civil Rights movement from the early days of slavery through the inauguration of President Obama. Whether part of an audience of 600 students or at a roundtable of journalists, [...]
2009-04-17 09:16:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV PHUM KPAO ML
09BAMAKO235MALI: UPDATING INFORMATION FOR TERRORISM FINANCE
[...] Per reftel, Embassy nominates as Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO): Manoela G. Borges Economics/Commercial Officer Office Phone: 223 2070 2436 Unclass email: borgesmg@state.gov Class email: borgesmg@state.sgov.gov Embassy nominates as Deputy TFCO: Frederick Noyes P [...]
2009-04-17 10:38:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDECON ML PINR PINS PREL PTER
09BAMAKO24GAO POLICE BLOTTER: MORE GRENADES AND CARJACKINGS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-13 16:27:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC PINS PINR PHUM ML
09BAMAKO245FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER RENEWS PLEDGE TO
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-20 16:55:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PINR PREL ASEC PTER ML
09BAMAKO246MALI RELEASES SOME TUAREG PRISONERS AND ONE MURDER
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-20 16:58:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPHUM PINS PINR PREL PGOV ASEC ML
09BAMAKO247MALI: DEMARCHE ON DURBAN REVIEW DELIVERED
[...] The Embassy delivered reftel demarche to Hamadou Albachir Toure, Chief of the Europe and Americas Desk at the Malian Foreign Ministry, on April 21. Mr. Toure thanked the Embassy for relaying this information but made no further comment. LEONARD [...]
2009-04-21 15:20:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI AORC KISL PHUM KDEM ML
09BAMAKO251MALI'S ANTI-PIRACY EFFORTS STYMIED BY ITS OWN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On March 21, Malian authorities destroyed 20 tons of counterfeit goods - including fake toothpaste, soap, and other products valued at USD 40,000 to 60,000 - seized from local markets. The joint effort by the Regional Directorate of Trade and Competition (DRCC),law enforcement, [...]
2009-04-21 16:47:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID ETRD EINT EAGR ML
09BAMAKO257TUAREG CLAIMS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AS ICRC
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-27 09:27:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPHUM PINR PREL PTER PGOV ML
09BAMAKO259LOCAL ELECTIONS IN MALI: A QUIET DAY AT THE POLLS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-27 16:23:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM ML
09BAMAKO262DECODING ANOTHER LIBYAN SUPPORTED TUAREG
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-28 13:53:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALASEC PINS PINR PREL ML
09BAMAKO266MALI ANSWERS INTERPOL'S CALL BY ARRESTING DRUG
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-30 09:48:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KCRM KJUS PREL ML
09BAMAKO267MALI'S ONLY ISLAMIC POLITICAL PARTY FALLS ON HARD
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-30 12:28:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR KISL KDEM KIRF ML
09BAMAKO268MORE TUAREG PESSIMISM OVER ACCORDS AND AQIM
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-30 14:53:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPTER PINS PINR ASEC PGOV PREL ML
09BAMAKO280ELECTORAL TENSIONS IN TARKINT: WHERE AQIM, ARAB
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-08 11:05:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PINS PINR ASEC PTER ML
09BAMAKO281DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE: NO ONGOING MILITARY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-11 16:08:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PINR PINS ASEC ML
09BAMAKO295MALI: DEMARCHE ON NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-14 16:28:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM ML
09BAMAKO3A NORTHERN MALI NEW YEAR'S SPECIAL: GRENADES,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-05 16:42:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL PINS ASEC ML
09BAMAKO302SURPRISED WINNERS AND SORE LOSERS: SMALL TIME
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-20 10:36:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM PINS ML
09BAMAKO321IN HASTE, MALI POSTS FLAWED LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-28 16:30:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM ML
09BAMAKO340MALI'S COTTON SECTOR STRUGGLES FOR SURVIVAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Tiena Coulibaly, Director of the parastatal Malian Textile Development Company (CMDT) and former Director of Mali's Cotton Privatization Agency provided the Embassy a sobering account of Mali's flailing cotton sector. Heavily saddled with debt and unable to fund Mali's upcoming [...]
2009-06-02 15:43:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV ECON EAGR ECIN EIND ML
09BAMAKO349IMF FORESEES STABLE MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR MALI
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-03 16:26:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID ETRD EINT EAGR ML
09BAMAKO355NORTHERN MALI'S REACTION TO EXECUTION OF BRITISH
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-05 11:10:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPTER PINR PINS PGOV ML
09BAMAKO36TUMULT WITHIN TUAREG REBEL ADC FOLLOWING FAILED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-16 14:26:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PINS ASEC ML
09BAMAKO37ONE OF EIGHT CAPTURED TUAREG REBELS DIES IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-16 14:58:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PINS ML
09BAMAKO375STRIKE OUT! MALI'S MAGISTRATES RETURN TO WORK
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-09 16:29:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM KJUS ML
09BAMAKO383ARMED ASSAILANTS ASSASSINATE COL. LAMANA OULD BOU
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-11 15:41:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPTER PINR PINS PHUM PGOV ASEC ML
09BAMAKO387PRESIDENT TOURE READY TO TARGET AQIM, WITH HELP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-12 11:16:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV PINS PINR ASEC ML
09BAMAKO399NORTHERN MALIAN ARABS TAKE DEMOCRACY HOSTAGE FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-16 16:17:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PINS ASEC KDEM ML
09BAMAKO405Mali Telecoms Company Privatization In Limbo
[...] Summary: The long-awaited privatization of Mali's telecommunications company, Sotelma, seemed nearly complete in February when the Malian government announced that Maroc Telecom was the highest bidder. Since then, the process has been at a standstill. The Malian government claims that the CF [...]
2009-06-22 12:17:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID ETRD ML
09BAMAKO415RUNNING ON FUMES: MALI'S SOLDIERS EXPOSED IN THE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-25 15:18:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PINR PREL PTER ML
09BAMAKO43DROUGHT THREATENS MALI'S MIGRATORY ELEPHANT HERD
[...] Summary: In meetings on January 13 and 21, representatives of international conservation groups Save the Elephants and the WILD Foundation told the Embassy that prolonged drought is severely threatening the estimated 400 to 600 elephants in Mali's Gourma region. This herd is the only survivi [...]
2009-01-22 15:15:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON ML SENV
09BAMAKO432POTUS ADDRESS TO THE MUSLIM WORLD INSPIRES MALIAN MUSLIM
[...] Summary. The June 4 POTUS address to the Muslim world was extremely well received by Malian Muslim leaders. While a variety of anecdotal evidence indicated that the speech resulted in public blessings for the President and the United States in Friday prayers around Bamako, two letters from im [...]
2009-07-01 07:30:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL ML
09BAMAKO435DASD HUDDLESTON MEETS ATT: THE WAY FORWARD AGAINST
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Africa Ambassador Vicki Huddleston and Ambassador Milovanovic called on President Amadou Toumani Toure (ATT) June 29 to discuss the state of Mali,s recent efforts against AQIM and avenues of U.S.-Malian cooperation in support o [...]
2009-07-01 15:37:00Embassy BamakoSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER ML
09BAMAKO44YOUTH GROUP LEADER ARRESTED AFTER CALLING FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-22 15:22:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PHUM ML
09BAMAKO441THE RISKS AND REWARDS OF ARTISANAL GOLD MINING IN
[...] (U) Summary: Artisanal gold mining accounts for four percent of Mali's total gold production. In contrast to industrial mining, artisanal mining is unregulated by the Malian government and plagued with problems such as the use of child labor as well as the use of mercury in the process of gol [...]
2009-07-02 10:07:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID ETRD EINT EAGR ML
09BAMAKO445AMBUSH: AQIM INFLICTS HEAVY LOSSES IN BATTLE WITH
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-06 16:09:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PINR PREL PTER ML
09BAMAKO452MALI: UN RESOLUTION DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] On July 7, Embassy delivered reftel demarche to the Americas and Europe Desk Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mahamadou Nimaga. Nimaga thanked Embassy for its comments, and said that Mali fully supported United Nations Security Council Resolution 1874. Nimaga further stated that Mali is [...]
2009-07-08 14:40:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM ML
09BAMAKO453MALI: ITSO DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (U) Embassy delivered reftel demarche on July 7. Desk Officer for the Americas and Europe, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mahamadou Nimaga thanked Embassy for its remarks. Nimaga said the Ministry would communicate the USG's concerns to the Malian government's representative at the International [...]
2009-07-08 14:40:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM ML
09BAMAKO460LICKING ITS WOUNDS: MALI REGROUPS, HOSTAGE RELEASED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-14 07:19:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PINR PREL PTER ML
09BAMAKO47MALI ARMY BATTLES TUAREGS NORTH OF KIDAL AS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-23 12:04:00Embassy BamakoSECRETPINR PINS PTER ASEC PREL ML
09BAMAKO479A TALE OF TWO RIOTS IN WESTERN MALI
[...] Summary: During the week of July 13, authorities were faced with two outbreaks of violence in western Mali. On July 15, youth groups in Kita looted and burned public buildings when the news spread that tax officers had killed a transporter who refused to stop at a security checkpoint. Severa [...]
2009-07-16 14:11:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EAID KDEM PINR PINS ECON ML
09BAMAKO5AN INTERIM ASSESSMENT OF MALI'S ANTI-TIP EFFORTS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-07 14:36:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG ASEC ML
09BAMAKO504MALI FINDS NEW ALLIES AGAINST AQIM
[...] (U) Embassies Algiers and Tripoli have cleared on this message. 2. (C) Summary: During a pause in Mali's offensive against Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM),Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure (ATT) has been active in lining up new allies for that fight. On the margins of a confere [...]
2009-07-29 14:19:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PINR PREL PTER ML
09BAMAKO509ARBITRARY DETENTION: ATT ORDERS ACQUITTED MAN TO
[...] (C) Summary: On May 27, the Supreme Court of Mali reversed the conviction for embezzlement of Mamadou Baba Diawara, the former CEO of one of Mali's largest banks, and ordered that he and an accomplice be released from prison. The Minister of Justice, on orders from President Amadou Toumani Tou [...]
2009-07-31 09:39:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM ML
09BAMAKO51DOW CHEMICALS V. CHINA: DOW WINS, FOR NOW
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-26 16:46:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALECON EIND ETRD EINT EAGR ML
09BAMAKO52(S) EFFORTS TO LOCATE NEW EUROPEAN HOSTAGES IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-26 20:00:00Embassy BamakoSECRET//NOFORNPTER PINS PINR ASEC PREL ML
09BAMAKO53LOCAL ELECTIONS, LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, AND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-27 09:01:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM ASEC
09BAMAKO538MALI USING SPECIALIZED UNITS IN FIGHT AGAINST AQIM
[...] (U) This report is a joint effort of the Pol/Econ section and the Office of the Defense Attache. 2. (S) Summary: Faced with mobile enemies on harsh terrain, the Malian Army has created a number of specialized units known as Echelons Tactiques Inter Armes, or ETIAs. The ETIAs are small, mob [...]
2009-08-12 18:26:00Embassy BamakoSECRETPGOV PINS PINR PREL PTER ML
09BAMAKO55MALI'S AUDITOR GENERAL RESISTS PRESSURE TO RESIGN,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-27 13:51:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM KCOR ML
09BAMAKO551MALI APPROVES NEW FAMILY CODE: ISLAMISTS UPSET
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-18 16:28:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ML
09BAMAKO566SCENESETTER FOR CODEL MARSHALL VISIT TO MALI
[...] (SBU) Summary: We warmly welcome CODEL Marshall's upcoming visit to Mali. The CODEL?s visit will provide an important opportunity to highlight U.S. support for a moderate, majority Muslim democracy that stands as an example for West Africa and beyond. Mali is a strong opponent of terrorism a [...]
2009-08-26 13:52:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PGOV MASS ML
09BAMAKO567KIDAL TUAREGS DISCUSS THEIR ROLE IN CHANGING
[...] (C) Summary: On August 4, EmbOffs met with Kidal Iforas Tuareg leaders Ahmada ag Bibi, Deputy of Abeibara and head of the Tuareg alliance, Democratic Alliance for Change (ADC); Alghabass ag Intallah, Deputy of Kidal; and Presidential Advisor Acherif Ag Mohamed. The three presented themselves [...]
2009-08-26 14:19:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PINS ML
09BAMAKO58BAHANGA RELEASES LAST THREE MALIAN SOLDIERS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-28 16:40:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PINS ASEC PREL ML
09BAMAKO580NOT SO FAST: ATT SENDS FAMILY CODE BACK TO
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-02 15:47:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ML
09BAMAKO619PRESIDENT TOURE READY TO TARGET AQIM, WITH HELP
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Milovanovic met with President Amadou Toumani Toure (ATT) on September 17 to reinforce the need for Malian cooperation with the extensive program of training and equipping the Malian Army to confront Al Q,Aeda in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in the North of [...]
2009-09-24 11:19:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV PINS PINR ASEC ML
09BAMAKO623RFI REPORTED MALIAN ARMY SEIZURE OF ARMS AND DRUGS
[...] (C) Summary: Radio France International (RFI) reported on September 17 that the Malian Army seized arms and drugs from a three vehicle caravan heading across the Malian desert to Mauritania. The report was reprinted in a few Malian newspapers, however, not the official government newspaper, [...]
2009-09-25 12:59:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PTER ML
09BAMAKO63(S) OBSERVATIONS ON UNFOLDING HOSTAGE CRISIS IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-29 17:13:00Embassy BamakoSECRETPTER PREL PINS PINR ML GM SZ UK CA
09BAMAKO640MALI: DEMARCHE ON AFRICA REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON
[...] On October 1, Embassy delivered reftel demarche to the Chief of the Europe and America Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hamadou Albachir Toure, and to Colonel Amadou S. Gueye, Counselor in charge of Military Cooperation at the Ministry of Defense. Both Toure and Gueye indicated enthus [...]
2009-10-05 22:07:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KPAO PREL PTER UNSC KE ML
09BAMAKO642MALIAN VIEWS ON GUINEA CRISIS
[...] (C) Mali is increasingly concerned with the situation in Guinea. High-level meetings have taken place over the past few days, most recently in the Foreign Ministry on the morning of October 5, with participants at the Deputy and Under-Secretary-equivalent level. Americas Bureau Chief Albachi [...]
2009-10-06 07:28:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PREF XY GV ML
09BAMAKO643MALI REACHES OUT TO ITS DIASPORA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-06 11:53:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL
09BAMAKO645EMBASSY FORWARDING LETTER FROM ATT TO PRESIDENT
[...] On October 2, the Embassy received a letter from Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure addressed to President Barack Obama regretting ATT's inability to attend the President's working lunch with African leaders in New York on September 22, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. [...]
2009-10-07 11:49:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ML
09BAMAKO666COSMETIC CHANGES IN STORE FOR THE MALIAN JUDICIARY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-16 13:02:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM KJUS PHUM ML
09BAMAKO669AFRICOM DEPUTY COMMANDER MUELLER MEETS WITH
[...] (S) On October 14, Vice Admiral Robert T. Moeller, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) met with the Ambassador to discuss U.S. security assistance to the government of Mali. 2. (S) Admiral Moeller noted that, after CENTCOM, counterterrorism priorities currently make AF [...]
2009-10-19 07:32:00Embassy BamakoSECRETMARR ML PGOV PREL PTER
09BAMAKO67BFIF: FY 2009 PROPOSALS FROM MALI
[...] This message serves as Embassy Bamako's FY 2009 Business Facilitation Incentive Funds (BFIF) proposals. 2. Embassy proposes to obtain BFIF funding to undertake the programs enumerated below. The first project reflects guidance in reftel regarding commercial training for Post Commercial Of [...]
2009-02-02 11:55:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO AMGT ETRD EINV ML
09BAMAKO68INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT MALI: FY 2009
[...] In response to reftel, this cable provides the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Mali. 2. Investment Climate Statement: A. Country Investment Policies and Practices. A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment: The Malian government has made efforts to encourage foreign investment. It [...]
2009-02-02 14:09:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON ETRD EIND EAID EFIN KTDB OPIC USTR ELAB
09BAMAKO680MALI'S LARGEST PARTY PREPARING FOR 2012
[...] (SBU) Summary: Although the next presidential elections are over two years away, Mali's political scene is already gearing up for what is expected to be a wide-open campaign. As the first declared candidates announce the start of their campaigns, Mali's largest political party, the Alliance for [...]
2009-10-20 18:47:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM ML
09BAMAKO686A TRIP TO GAO HIGHLIGHTS MISSION OBJECTIVES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-22 09:25:00Embassy BamakoSECRETMARR ML PGOV PHUM
09BAMAKO69FROM THE LIBYAN PEOPLE: A TUAREG "DISARMAMENT"
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-02 14:15:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC ML
09BAMAKO694MANEUVERING CONTINUES AROUND FAMILY CODE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-27 16:27:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ML
09BAMAKO695THE HIGH ISLAMIC COUNCIL - A VIEW FROM THE
[...] (SBU) In a recent conversation with the Embassy, Kidal's representative to the national High Islamic Council (HCI),Moussa ag Ali, noted the presence of internal tensions between the provincial and national level of the HCI and between ethnic groups represented in the HCI. Moussa's account i [...]
2009-10-27 16:30:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SOCI ML
09BAMAKO696PARTNERING FOR GLOBAL HUNGER AND FOOD SECURITY
[...] (U) On October 20 DCM and POL/ECON Chief met with Malian Minister of Agriculture Aghatam Ag Alhassane to deliver the letter from the Secretary regarding the opportunity of the November 16-18 World Food Summit to build on the momentum of the September 26 event through timely endorsement of the f [...]
2009-10-29 16:24:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ETRD ML
09BAMAKO697NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SLOWLY RAMPING UP
[...] (SBU) The Northern Mali Development Agency (ADN) announced in July 2009 the start of its economic reinsertion program for Northern Malian youth who were participants in the 2006 rebellion. The program is starting with CFA 1.1 billion (USD 2.4 million) of a total CFA 22.6 billion (USD 50.2 [...]
2009-10-29 17:00:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV EAID PREL ML
09BAMAKO700MALI: ENCOURAGING AU PSC TO ACTION ON NIGER
[...] (SBU) PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to MFA Director of Political Affairs Sekouba Cisse on Oct 29. Cisse expressed Mali's concern over the recent undemocratic developments in Niger, and assured Embassy of Mali's support of ECOWAS's decision to suspend Niger until a constitutionally legiti [...]
2009-11-02 08:29:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ML NG
09BAMAKO71(S) ANOTHER NORTHERN LEADER CLAIMS CONTACT WITH
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-05 10:28:00Embassy BamakoSECRETPTER PREL PINR PINS ML
09BAMAKO711MALI ADDRESSES LOW TIP RANKING
[...] Summary: Over the past several weeks, the Embassy held meetings with GOM officials to address Mali's Tier 2 Watchlist ranking in the 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. Mali's anti-TIP standing has been affected by the GOM's failure to prosecute alleged traffickers. A Justice Ministry [...]
2009-11-02 16:50:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG ASEC ML
09BAMAKO713SEASONAL ETHNIC VIOLENCE ALONG MALI-NIGER BORDER
[...] (C) Summary: Malian press reports of violence between Tuareg and Peuhls along the Mali-Niger border reflect a seasonal phenomenon routine since the mid-1980s, but according to contacts from the Gao region scarce resources, differing pastoral cultures, and politics in Niger have aggravated the [...]
2009-11-03 13:33:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PREL PBTS ML NG
09BAMAKO725FRAUD SUMMARY - BAMAKO
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-06 11:37:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC ML
09BAMAKO73FREE TO BE: OPPOSITION LAMBASTS GOVERNMENT AND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-05 10:58:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM ML
09BAMAKO741MALI: DEMARCHE ON COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] POL Chief previously delivered the message contained in reftel on two separate occasions to MFA Americas Chief Albachir Toure and Director of Political Affairs Sekouba Cisse. POL also provided to MFA STATE/IO-drafted non-papers in French on the country specific resolutions. MFA has informed [...]
2009-11-18 10:48:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA ML
09BAMAKO748RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-19 12:50:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR PINS ML
09BAMAKO749BAMAKO'S EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE
[...] On November 18, the Ambassador convened Bamako's Emergency Action committee (EAC). In attendance were RAO, Pol/Econ, RMO, PAO, Con, Peace Corps, USAID, CDC, and RSO. 2. (S/NF) The Ambassador begin by briefing the EAC on the recent threat situation in the North and the latest Travel Warni [...]
2009-11-19 13:10:00Embassy BamakoSECRETAPER ASEC
09BAMAKO754AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MALIAN PRESIDENT AMADOU
[...] (S) On November 21 the Ambassador met with Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure (ATT) to discuss security in Northern Mali in the context of U.S. Africa Command General William E. ("Kip") Ward's planned November 27 visit, follow-up to the November 19 hard landing 65 miles from Bamako of a [...]
2009-11-23 17:00:00Embassy BamakoSECRETASEC PINR PREL PTER
09BAMAKO77LAW ENFORCEMENT, PRISONS, AND JUSTICE IN MALI: A
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a recent visit to detention centers in Bamako, Mali's Public Prosecutor for the Court of Appeals Mahamadou Boire met with staff and inmates to verify prison conditions, identify areas of concern, and propose potential solutions to the two most pressing problems facing [...]
2009-02-06 09:07:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPHUM SOCI PGOV ML
09BAMAKO776AMBASSADOR AND GENERAL WARD MEET WITH MALIAN
[...] (S) On November 27 the Ambassador and Commander of the U.S. Africa Command, General William E. ("Kip") Ward, met with Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure (ATT) to discuss security in Northern Mali. ATT reiterated his commitment to take action against Al Q'Aida in the Lands of the Islamic Mag [...]
2009-12-01 16:39:00Embassy BamakoSECRETASEC ML PGOV PINR PREL PTER
09BAMAKO788RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST: SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-04 09:49:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ML
09BAMAKO794NORTHERN RECONCILIATION EFFORTS YIELDING SOME FRUIT
[...] (C) Summary: The ethnic communities of northern Mali met October 31 to November 2 to discuss security and development problems in their region. All northern communities participated, including former caste groups such as the Bellah. A follow-up commission was formed to dialogue with the cen [...]
2009-12-10 15:29:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PREL ML
09BAMAKO806MALI'S SECOND LARGEST UNION LEFT OUT IN THE COLD
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-15 14:02:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ML
09BAMAKO820MALIAN MILITARY COULD MAKE GOOD USE OF CESSNA
[...] (C) I understand questions have arisen regarding funding of two Cessna Caravan surveillance/transport aircraft to Mali. This is the second year Embassy Bamako has requested support for this program. It remains, we believe, a vital step toward Malian efforts to regain control of the vast, und [...]
2009-12-21 06:42:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALMARR ML PINR PTER
09BAMAKO822DAWA MEETING IN KIDAL NOT MUCH TO TALK ABOUT
[...] (S/NF) Summary: In early November the Dawa movement - also known as Jama,at al-Tabligh - hosted an international meeting in Kidal, Mali. Dawa arrived in Mali in the early-1990s and has not been able to attract a significant number of adherents. While a fundamentalist ideology, Dawa in Mali [...]
2009-12-21 06:45:00Embassy BamakoSECRET//NOFORNKISL PINS PTER PGOV ML
09BAMAKO839ARREST AND RELEASE OF A CHILD TRAFFICKER IN NIORO
[...] (SBU) On December 17, Enda-Tiers Monde, an NGO that combats trafficking in children in west Africa, informed the Embassy that Malian authorities in Nioro du Sahel, Koulikoro Region arrested child trafficker Sidamar ag Cherif and rescued eight Tuareg children originally from Kidal. Ag Cherif w [...]
2009-12-30 07:32:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV ELAB KFRD SOCI ML
09BAMAKO842MALI: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] The following constitutes Embassy Bamako's responses for the 2009 country report on terrorism for Mali per reftel. 2. In contrast to 2008, 2009 saw offensive terrorist activity on Malian soil. On May 31, Al-Qa,ida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) executed a British citizen, Edwin Dyer, who had [...]
2009-12-31 08:34:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV PHUM ML
09BAMAKO85IS THE REBELLION OVER? MALI BEATS BACK BAHANGA AND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-12 12:28:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPTER PINS PINR PREL PGOV ASEC ML
09BAMAKO962008 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT - MALI
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-19 15:04:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG ASEC ML
09BAMAKO97MALI: INCREASED LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUDICIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-19 15:32:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SOCI KCRM ASEC ML
09BAMAKO98OFF AGAIN ON AGAIN REGIONAL HEAD OF STATE SUMMIT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-19 16:57:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PINS PGOV ML
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN108 TFFLU01: NO H1N1 CASES BUT BRUNEI REMAINING VIGILANT
[...] (SBU) There are no confirmed H1N1 cases in Brunei. The Government of Brunei (GoB) remains vigilant and continues an active public health campaign. Quarantines have occurred and the use of thermal scanners and medical questionnaires continue to be in use at air and sea entry points. Hospital [...]
2009-05-15 06:39:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC TBIO PREL PINR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN122COUNTRY FRAUD SUMMARY -- BRUNEI
[...] Summary: Brunei has been a member of the Visa Waiver Program since its inception. On May 5, the Government of Brunei announced the production and issuance of fully ICAO compliant biometric passports. Prior to this announcement, the Government of Brunei had been issuing regular passports (red c [...]
2009-06-03 00:58:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC SN
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN139 BRUNEI REPORTS FIRST H1N1 CASES
[...] (SBU) Brunei's Ministry of Health (MoH) reported two confirmed H1N1 cases in Brunei. Both cases are students who had returned from Singapore and London, respectively. Two Bruneians, who were traveling in Saudi Arabia, were also reported as confirmed cases. The Government continues to issue wa [...]
2009-06-22 07:59:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC TBIO PREL PINR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN146 H1N1 CASES GROWING IN BRUNEI ALONG WITH CONCERN
[...] (SBU) Brunei's confirmed H1N1 cases have now reach 18 and will likely continue to grow. The Government of Brunei (GoB) reversed course and issued stricter warnings regarding travel. Containment efforts are focused on Brunei's schools, including international schools. A seasonal flu strain conti [...]
2009-06-26 07:58:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC TBIO PREL PINR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN15BRUNEI: RELUCTANT TO LEAD IMT, AND CRITICAL OF
[...] (SBU) Poloff on 15 January met with Haji Mulok Haji Jamat, the Deputy Director for East Asia and the Pacific Affairs in the Political I section of the Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). Mulok told Poloff that Brunei plans to only supply monitors to the International Monitor [...]
2009-01-27 07:26:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN150 BRUNEI?S NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY (NDP): CHANGING WITH THE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-01 07:39:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PREL BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN158ENCOURAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN BRUNEI
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-07 08:20:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD ECON EINV USTR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN165 BRUNEI H1N1 CASES GROW DRAMATICALLY
[...] (SBU) Brunei's confirmed H1N1 case load grows dramatically each day. Total confirmed cases have surpassed 270. To date there has been one death attributed to H1N1, but the young patient had numerous pre-existing health conditions. Over 850 close contact persons have been quarantined, including [...]
2009-07-13 07:51:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC TBIO PREL PINR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN172BRUNEI'S REACTION TO 2009 TIP REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-17 04:42:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP ELAB KWMN PGOV PHUM BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN178 BRUNEI MOVES TO MITIGATION
[...] (SBU) Brunei's Ministry of Health (MoH) announced plans to move from containment of the H1N1 virus to mitigation. As noted in reftels, this announcement has been expected. Concerns have been raised that the MoH's public health campaign and statements made by senior department officials are no [...]
2009-07-23 08:00:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC TBIO PREL PINR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN185SCENESETTER FOR CODEL NELSON VISIT TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
[...] (SBU) Senator Nelson: Your August 16-18 visit to Brunei comes at an opportune moment. Our bilateral relationship with Brunei continues to improve as The Government of Brunei (GoB),lead by His Majesty the Sultan, seeks closer ties with the United States. Particular attention is focused on expa [...]
2009-08-04 08:42:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM ECON ETRD BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN189 BRUNEI PLANS TO PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL PROLIFERATION
[...] (U) Per Reftel, Charg, in coordination with Australian High Commissioner, sent invitation letter to Dato Eusoff Agaki, Deputy Minister, Prime Minister's Office encouraging Brunei's participation in the Regional Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) workshop to be held in Sydney. Working clos [...]
2009-08-11 09:01:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL KNNP XB XV XC XD BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN204WIPING OUT MUSIC PIRACY IN BRUNEI
[...] (SBU) Following in the footsteps of Microsoft, Recording Industry Malaysia (RIM) recently announced their permanent presence in Brunei. They addressed the lack of right holder's physical presence often cited by the Government of Brunei (GOB) as a deterrent in their efforts to put an end to ramp [...]
2009-08-28 02:06:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD ECON EINV USTR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN205SENATOR BILL NELSON WELL RECEIVED VISIT TO BRUNEI
[...] (C) Senator Bill Nelson's well received visit to Brunei focused on numerous key USG policy goals and objectives. During wide ranging meetings with the Sultan of Brunei, as well as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II, Pehin Lim Jock Seng, the Senator received assurances that Brunei res [...]
2009-08-28 03:29:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIALPREL BX PINR
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN208BRUNEI MUSICIANS ACKNOWLEDGE IMPORTANCE OF COPYRIGHT
[...] (SBU) Local music composers and lyricists recently met with the International Confederation of Authors and Composers (CISAC) to discuss the establishment of a collective management organization (CMO). The CMO will manage and protect the copyright of players in the local music industry by colle [...]
2009-09-04 06:58:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD ECON EINV USTR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN209BRUNEI MUSICIANS ACKNOWLEDGE IMPORTANCE OF COPYRIGHT
[...] (SBU) Local music composers and lyricists recently met with the International Confederation of Authors and Composers (CISAC) to discuss the establishment of a collective management organization (CMO). The CMO will manage and protect the copyright of players in the local music industry by colle [...]
2009-09-04 07:07:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD ECON EINV USTR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN213USTR FOLLOWS UP ON IPR CLIMATE IN BRUNEI
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-09 05:00:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD ECON EINV USTR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN226DEMARCHE RESPONSE: EXPANDING THE CHORUS ON IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-18 08:33:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIALKNNP UNGA PARM IAEA PREL AORC BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN23EMBASSY BRUNEI CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ASEAN
[...] (U) Per Reftel, Embassy Brunei contact for ASEAN related issues is John McIntyre, Deputy Chief of Mission, mcintyrejw@state.gov TODD [...]
2009-02-05 07:23:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECIN PREL ASEAN BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN256BRUNEI'S ONLY POLITICAL PARTY WELCOMES U.S. ELECTION LAW
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-27 02:51:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PHUM PREL BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN257PARTNERING FOR GLOBAL HUNGER AND FOOD SECURITY - BRUNEI'S
[...] DCM and Economic Assistant delivered letter noted in para 7 of reftel to Brunei's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). On October 28, 2009, MFAT sent Embassy a response from His Royal Highness, Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Brunei's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). Complete tex [...]
2009-10-29 08:19:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ETRD
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN258BRUNEI'S PRISONS: CURRENT CONDITIONS AND FUTURE PLANS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-30 06:10:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PHUM CASC BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN263DEMARCHE DELIVERED - UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THIRD COMMITTEE
[...] (SBU) DCM delivered reftel demarche to Florence Chong, Director, International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). Particular emphasis was placed on cooperation with U.S. on human rights issues, OIC defamation of religion resolution, and improving UN voting coincidence. [...]
2009-11-04 07:58:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UN BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN267U.S.-BRUNEI DEFENSE DIALOGUE
[...] (SBU) The U.S. and Brunei conduct an annual defense dialogue via the Joint Defense Working Committee (JDWC). The JDWC began in 1996 and this year's host is U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM). Brunei participates in the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise (CARAT) with the U.S. M [...]
2009-11-09 03:41:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN269 DEBRIEF OF BRUNEI OFFICIALS - REGIONAL PROLIFERATION
[...] (SBU) On November 5, 2009, in coordination with the Australian High Commission, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) and Regional Security Officer (RSO) met with Government of Brunei (GoB) officials who attended the Regional PSI workshop held on September 15-17 2009 in Sydney, Australia (Reftel). GoB [...]
2009-11-12 08:57:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PARM PREL KNNP XB XV XC XD BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN272U.S. INTEREST IN BRUNEI'S AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY
[...] (SBU) Embassy Commercial Assistant met with Dr. Sergio F. Nates, President of the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF),National Rendering Association (NRA) and Victor Suresh, Director of Nutrition & Feeds, Integrated Aquaculture International (IAI),for an update on U.S. interest in th [...]
2009-11-13 09:19:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON EINV USTR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN281DEMARCHE DELIVERED - PEACKEEPING SCALE OF ASSESSMENTS
[...] (SBU) US Embassy and British High Commission delivered demarches to Brunei's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). Haji Erywan, Permanent Secretary, International Organizations, MFAT and Ms. Florence Chong, Director, International Organizations, MFAT noted the validity of points made i [...]
2009-11-20 07:34:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT AORC PREL UNGA BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN31BRUNEI STILL CONSIDERING KOSOVO RECOGNITION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-13 08:38:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ICJ KVIR AORC BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN39 BRUNEI FLOODS: IS THERE A LONG TERM IMPACT?
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-10 00:54:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN40 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 2009 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW - RECOMMEND STATU
[...] (SBU) In response to Ref A request, Post recommends changing Brunei's current Special 301 status in 2009. After careful review of the Government of Brunei (GoB) delayed Special 301 submission, assessment of the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) recommendations, discussions per [...]
2009-03-10 00:55:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ECON ETRD EINV USTR WTRO BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN41 PETROLEUM BRUNEI SEEKS EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES
[...] (SBU) DCM and Commercial Assistant recently met with the CEO and Head of Commercial Sales and Planning for Petroleum Brunei (PB). CEO Haji Jaafar Awang Bakar and Head of Planning, Danilo Verastigue, stated that Petroleum Brunei are not changing their current business plan and, in fact, are look [...]
2009-03-11 08:22:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV PINR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN59BRUNEI-MALAYSIA TERRITORIAL SETTLEMENT OVERSHADOWED BY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-24 07:54:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PHUM ECON BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN68 BRUNEI LEARNING MORE ABOUT IPR BUT GAPS REMAIN
[...] (SBU) Over the past month, post has seen more engagement on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) issues, primarily driven by the private sector. Under the sponsorship of the Brunei Economic Development Board's (BEDB) ICentre, US based IPR attorneys provided detailed briefings to new IT businesse [...]
2009-03-25 05:52:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ECON ETRD USTR WTRO BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN71AMBASSADOR TODD HOLDS WIDE RANGING DISCUSSION WITH
[...] (C) Ambassador Todd met with Brunei Deputy Foreign Minister, Pehin Lim Jock Seng, on March 19th at Pehin Lim's request. Ambassador Todd pressed USG concerns regarding religious freedom, especially at private religious schools. Pehin Lim Jock expressed surprised and consternation that this iss [...]
2009-03-27 07:57:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PHUM PREL KIPR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN80 AMBASSADOR TODD ENCOURAGES BRUNEI'S ENVIRONMENTALISM
[...] (SBU) Ambassador Todd has encouraged Government of Brunei (GoB) officials, as well as the private sector to pursue more definitive actions to protect the environment. Of particular interest is the Heart of Borneo (HoB) initiative. Recently, Ambassador Todd met with the likely new head of Brune [...]
2009-04-03 07:53:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV TBIO EAID KINR BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN81BRUNEI LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL: STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-03 07:58:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PHUM ECON BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN95 GOVERNMENT OF BRUNEI HOSTS MUCH NEEDED TALKS WITH
[...] (SBU) Representatives of Recording Industry Association of Malaysia (RIM) were back in Brunei on April 21 to discuss RIM's IPR concerns with the Brunei Attorney General's Chambers, Judiciary Department, Royal Brunei Police Force, and Royal Customs & Excise. After the meeting with GoB agencies i [...]
2009-04-27 01:57:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ECON ETRD USTR WTRO BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN96BRUNEI CONCERNED BUT NOT SURPRISED BY 2009 SPECIAL
[...] (SBU) Per Reftel A, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) McIntyre delivered demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) Permanent Secretary Dato Lim Jock Hoi and Vincent Kong, Director, Trade Division regarding the results of the Special 301 review for Brunei. (NOTE: DCM was required to [...]
2009-04-28 08:22:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ECON ETRD BX
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN99 MGSF01: Brunei's response to H1N1
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-01 05:08:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC TBIO PREL PINR BX
09BANGKOK1012THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to participate in the abo [...]
2009-04-22 10:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1028LAO HMONG: THAIS OPEN INFORMAL DIALOGUE ON NONG
[...] (C) On April 22, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited representatives from the four countries that have received UNHCR referrals of the 158 recognized refugees detained for over two years in the Nong Khai Immigration Detention Center - the U.S. (70 referrals),Australia (47),Canada (16) [...]
2009-04-24 05:44:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM TH LA
09BANGKOK1053Local Broadcast Media Comes Under Fire During Songkran
[...] (SBU) Summary: Local broadcast media was attacked from both sides of the political spectrum for its coverage of the recent anti-government protests in Thailand. Pro-Thaksin sympathizers heavily criticized local television stations for their allegedly one-sided coverage of the violent events th [...]
2009-04-29 05:36:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL PGOV KPAO TH
09BANGKOK1060 MGSF01: Good Initial A/H1N1 Response in Thailand
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Royal Thai Government (RTG) has cautioned its public to avoid travel to parts of the U.S. and Mexico. In Thailand there have been no reported cases of A/H1N1 in humans or swine, but Ministry of Public Health officials, with CDC advice, are meeting daily as part of a robust p [...]
2009-04-29 10:42:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR AMGT
09BANGKOK1061TARGETED KILLINGS FEED CLIMATE OF FEAR AND
[...] (C) Summary: Targeted killings of religious leaders, former detainees, alleged informants and collaborators, and human rights activists, with both security forces and insurgents to blame for cases that usually go unsolved, are exacerbating an environment of distrust and fear in Thailand's deep [...]
2009-04-29 10:54:00Embassy BangkokSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PHUM PINS PREL PTER TH
09BANGKOK1101CROWD CONTROL DURING RECENT PROTESTS IN THAILAND
[...] (C) The Thai Army, rather than the police, played the leading role in quelling angry demonstrations in Bangkok April 12-14. The Thai government's decision to rely on the Army may have stemmed from several factors, including the political views of leading Army and police officers, as well as l [...]
2009-05-01 09:43:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINS PHUM KJUS KDEM ASEC MOPS TH
09BANGKOK1102 MGSF01: No Thai H1N1, ASEAN Flu Summit May 7
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There remain no reported cases of A/H1N1 in humans or swine in Thailand. The Royal Thai Government (RTG) will host May 7-8 a ministerial summit of ASEAN health ministers, to include Japanese, Chinese and South Korean representation. Thailand has continued its cautionary advisory [...]
2009-05-01 10:12:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR AMGT
09BANGKOK1119THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JIATF WEST Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the 23 individuals listed below, who have been selected to participat [...]
2009-05-06 09:19:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1121THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JIATF WEST Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the 24 individuals listed below, who have been selected to participat [...]
2009-05-06 09:19:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1122 MGSF01: No Thai H1N1; ASEAN Flu Summit May 7
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There remain no reported cases of A/H1N1 in humans or swine in Thailand. Control measures at the airports are in effect. The Royal Thai Government (RTG) will host May 7-8 a ministerial summit of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) + 3 (Japan, China, South Korea) heal [...]
2009-05-06 09:43:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR AMGT
09BANGKOK1132RECOMMENDATION TO PRUDENTIALLY REVOKE THAI EX-PM
[...] (C) Post recommends that the Department prudentially revoke former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's U.S. non-immigrant visas. This recommendation is based on our belief that Thaksin has possibly committed a crime involving moral turpitude. The RTG has two arrest warrants outstanding for T [...]
2009-05-07 07:30:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALCVIS PREL PGOV PINR TH
09BANGKOK1133THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-05-07 08:36:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1134THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-05-07 08:37:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1135THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-05-07 08:39:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1136THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-05-07 08:40:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1137THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-05-07 08:42:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1197SOUTHERN VIOLENCE: FAMILIES OF DETAINEES VOICE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The plight of families in the deep south that have had members detained as the result of counterinsurgency operations was the focus of a seminar at Prince of Songkhla University in Pattani that we attended in early May. The seminar organizer, the Cross Cultural Foundation (CCF [...]
2009-05-15 09:21:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH
09BANGKOK121THAI RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON TRIPARTITE CORE GROUP
[...] (SBU) We delivered reftel points regarding the Tripartite Core Group (TCG) to Jirusaya Biranada of the Department of East Asia Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on January 15. We explained that the TCG has played a critical role in facilitating post-cyclone Nargis assistance in [...]
2009-01-16 09:05:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM BM TH
09BANGKOK1223THAILAND: FM KASIT AND AMBASSADOR DISCUSS BURMA,
[...] (C) Summary: Thai FM Kasit Piromya hosted Ambassador for lunch May 20 to follow-up Kasit's April 24-26 visit to Washington and his May 16 telcon with Secretary Clinton. Burma and bilateral relations dominated the conversation. On Burma, Kasit stressed that the top priority should be Aung Sang [...]
2009-05-20 10:32:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PREF TH
09BANGKOK1252THAILAND: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON EXPORT LICENSING
[...] (SBU) On May 22, Econoff joined Katsuya Ikkatai, Economic Counselor at the Japanese Embassy, and Berton Chiu, Director of the Economic Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand, to deliver reftel demarche points on the joint U.S.-Japan-Korea-Chinese Taipei proposal at the [...]
2009-05-22 09:27:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD TH
09BANGKOK1253 CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST DEA EMPLOYEES
[...] (SBU) Pursuant to reftel, this will advise that Embassy Bangkok has received notice of legal proceedings in Thailand naming as defendants the following three employees from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration: Special Agent Derek S. Odney; Special Agent Scott Seeley-Hacker; and Special Ag [...]
2009-05-22 09:55:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDKLIG TH
09BANGKOK1259THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-05-26 05:00:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1276SOUTHERN VIOLENCE: ACADEMICS AND NGOS REFUTE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-27 10:33:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH
09BANGKOK1291SOUTHERN VIOLENCE: COORDINATED ARSON ATTACKS IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Suspected insurgents conducted a series of coordinated bomb and arson attacks on commercial targets close to Yala city center, in Yala province early May 27. All though there were no casualties, press sources as well as independent analysts believe this was the largest coordinate [...]
2009-05-28 09:30:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH
09BANGKOK1293EXBS: THAILAND/VIETNAM/CAMBODIA DVISOR MONTHLY
[...] (U) The Center for International Trade and Security (CITS) conducted an Export Control Assssment in Vietnam May 4-11. Advisor and embassy officials met with port, naval and marine police officials in Cambodia May 7-8. Commonwealth Trading Partners (CTP) conducted the second phase of a Tracker [...]
2009-05-28 10:18:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KNNP KSTT MNUC PARM PREL CBTH VN
09BANGKOK1302THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-06-01 09:19:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1303THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-06-01 09:19:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1304THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-06-01 09:19:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1315THAI SENATORS ASK GENERAL THAN SHWE TO RELEASE
[...] (SBU) Thirty Thai Senators, led by Bangkok Senator Rosana Tositrakul, signed a May 25 letter to the Burmese State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) Chairman Senior General Than Shwe, requesting that the GOB free Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and create a better democratic environment in Burma. Th [...]
2009-06-02 09:26:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV TH BM
09BANGKOK1320SOUTHERN VIOLENCE: TAK BAI DEATHS - NO ONE
[...] (C) The Songkhla Provincial Court on May 29 ruled that security forces were not responsible for the deaths of 78 Malay Muslim Thais who died after security forces put down a demonstration at the Tak Bai police headquarters in 2004. The court decided that officers were merely performing their d [...]
2009-06-02 10:18:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH
09BANGKOK1329MISSION BANGKOK'S REQUEST TO OCCUPY COMMERCIAL SPACE
[...] SUMMARY: Bangkok is a rapidly growing regional post in critical need of additional functional office space. Post U.S. Direct Hire positions have grown by 35% in the last 10 years, and the Overseas Building Operations (OBO) estimated in their recent Master Planning exercise that Post requires [...]
2009-06-03 07:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ABLD PREL TH
09BANGKOK1354THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-06-04 07:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1355THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-06-04 07:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1358THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-06-04 10:00:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1359 MGSF01: WHO and GPO Thailand developing vaccines
[...] SUMMARY. Thailand's Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has been working with World Health Organization to develop its vaccine production capabilities for both seasonal and pandemic influenzas. The technology utilized will be through a sub-license from the American pharmaceutical comp [...]
2009-06-04 10:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR AMGT
09BANGKOK1376Thai Government Plans Migrant Worker Amnesty
[...] (SBU) Summary: Thailand will soon implement an "amnesty" plan to register illegal migrants from Burma, Laos, and Cambodia who are employed in certain sectors of the Thai economy: fishing, fisheries-related work, construction, farming and livestock, and domestic work. While details of the plan [...]
2009-06-09 00:08:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PHUM BM TH
09BANGKOK140THAI COURT SENTENCES AUSTRALIAN TO THREE YEARS FOR
[...] (C) The Thai Criminal Court sentenced Australian author Harry Nicolaides January 19 to three years imprisonment for the criminal offense of lese majeste, or offense to the monarchy, related to remarks in his 2005 novel Verisimilitude. Nicolaides had remained imprisoned without bail since bein [...]
2009-01-20 10:50:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KPAO KJUS TH
09BANGKOK1400THAILAND DECLINES REQUEST TO HOST ASIA PACIFIC
[...] (SBU) On June 9, the Thai MFA informed the ROK Embassy in Bangkok that the RTG was unwilling to host the Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership (APDP) Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) and assume the APDP chairmanship in 2010. The RTG claimed that its other international obligations, including prepa [...]
2009-06-10 09:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KDEM TH
09BANGKOK1401SOUTHERN VIOLENCE: FOREIGN VIEWS OF THAI
[...] (C) The brutal June 8 attack by unknown perpetrators on a mosque in Narathiwat province (reftel) may set back efforts to ameliorate the conflict in southern Thailand. Over the past weeks, various foreign observers privately expressed divergent views about the likelihood and possible modalities [...]
2009-06-10 09:55:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER PINS TH MY
09BANGKOK141 BANGKOK PROPOSAL: 2009 AG-BIOTECHNOLOGY OUTREACH FUNDS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Embassy Bangkok requests $5439 in funding from the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs' agricultural biotechnology outreach funds for FY2009. EEB's funding would support a speaker for a workshop, to be co-funded by USDA and USPTO, entitled Biotechnology and Risk Asses [...]
2009-01-20 10:58:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO BEXP SENV TH
09BANGKOK1415ASEAN SYG SURIN DISCUSSES ASSK TRIAL AND OTHER
[...] (C) Embassy Rangoon Charge d'Affaires Dinger met in Bangkok with ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan June 10. Surin sees the ASEAN Charter as already building political will in the region. He praised ASEAN Ministers for spending an hour at the recent ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) in [...]
2009-06-12 07:49:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM TH BM
09BANGKOK147EMBASSY BANGKOK COMMENT ON DOL DRAFT LIST FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-21 08:13:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KTIP TH
09BANGKOK1480THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the 12 individuals listed below, who have been selected to participate in [...]
2009-06-19 03:39:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1485ENGAGEMENT ON LAO HMONG ISSUE YIELDS CONTINUED
[...] (C) Summary: U.S. Ambassador to Laos, Ravic Huso, met with Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) International Organizations Deputy Director General Ittiporn Boonpracong, and Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) Border Division Chief LTG Niphat Thonglek on June 11 and 12 to discuss the ongoing cu [...]
2009-06-19 09:53:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PREF TH LA
09BANGKOK1494THAI MFA STILL NEBULOUS ON AHF RECALL DETAILS,
[...] (U) This is an action request cable; see para 10. 2. (C) Summary: Thai officials are still unclear on the details of when and how an interdicted shipment of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (AHF) might be returned to Thailand from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and told us June 16 that they have d [...]
2009-06-22 10:26:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM PGOV PREL TH
09BANGKOK1508SOUTHERN VIOLENCE: RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE JUNE 8
[...] (S) Summary: The cycle of violence and reprisals in southern Thailand continues to spike in the aftermath of the May 29 Tak Bai post mortem inquest ruling which determined that security forces were merely performing their duties according to their responsibilities when 78 Malay Muslims died in [...]
2009-06-24 10:08:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH
09BANGKOK151THAILAND: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] (U) Per reftel request, below is Post's draft of the 2009 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for Thailand. We also e-mailed a Microsoft Word version to EB/IFD/OIA (J. Nathaniel Hatcher and Gregory Hicks),per reftel instructions. 2. (U) Begin text of the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for [...]
2009-01-21 10:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KIPR OPIC KTDB USTR TH
09BANGKOK1549VIKTOR BOUT CASE: EMBASSY DELIVERS DIPNOTE AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Per reftel instructions, the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission (ADCM) on June 29 handed over to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Director of the Legal Affairs Division Chatri Archjananun the criminal complaint and court summons for three DEA Special Agents, which had been delivered [...]
2009-06-30 03:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKLIG PREL AMGT KJUS TH
09BANGKOK1574THAI FINANCE MINISTER ON AMERICAN BUSINESS
[...] (C) Summary: In a June 29 meeting with Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij, the Ambassador raised concerns about less than fair and transparent treatment U.S. business receives from the Ministry's Customs Department. The Ambassador also raised the Megaports Initiative, encouraging the Thai go [...]
2009-07-02 10:32:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD PREL TH
09BANGKOK159 THAILAND CONFIRMS ASEAN SUMMIT'S DATES AND VENUE, LOOKS
[...] (SBU) This is an action request; see para 9. 2. (SBU) Summary. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) ASEAN Deputy Director-General (DDG) Manasvi Srisodapol confirmed to us in a mid-January discussion that the ASEAN Summit's venue and dates were set from February 27-March 1 to be held in Hua H [...]
2009-01-22 05:49:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM MARR TH
09BANGKOK1595 THAILAND NON-COMMITTAL ON ITSO DEMARCHE
[...] (SBU) Econoff delivered reftel talking points on July 2 to Mr. Chaiyan Peungkiatpairote, Executive Director of the Space Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT). 2. (SBU) Mr. Chaiyan stated that he was unable to provide an official response at this time [...]
2009-07-07 01:53:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ECON ECPS EFIN INTELSAT KTIA PREL TSPA TH
09BANGKOK1651EXBS: THAILAND/VIETNAM/CAMBODIA ADVISOR MONTHLY
[...] (U) Advisor attended the annual EXBS Advisor Conference in Tbilisi, Georgia, June 1-4. Advisor and Program Assistant visited Thai border crossings with Cambodia, June 17-19. Advisor briefed Cambodian officials on proposed EXBS program, June 23. Officials from Thailand and Vietnam attended the [...]
2009-07-10 10:30:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL TH VN CB ID
09BANGKOK1662THAILAND SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY CLINTON'S JULY
[...] (C) Madam Secretary: You will arrive July 21 in a Kingdom of Thailand divided politically and focused inward, uncertain about the country's future after revered but ailing 81 year old King Bhumibol eventually passes. Despite a deep and broad alliance partnership that continues to deliver sign [...]
2009-07-13 07:18:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TH
09BANGKOK1684THAI DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER PLEDGES GREATER
[...] (C) Summary: As part of the Mission,s campaign to improve the treatment of American firms in Thailand, Ambassador John, accompanied by representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, raised July 2 with Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Korbsak Sabhavasu issues of concern to th [...]
2009-07-14 07:17:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON ETRD TH
09BANGKOK1695 MEGAPORTS REGIONAL WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS PORT SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The first Megaports Initiative Regional Workshop was held in Bangkok, Thailand May 12-15, 2009. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Thai Customs, and Port Authority of Thailand co-hosted the event with the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Embassy. The workshop [...]
2009-07-15 02:28:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS EWWT ETTC PARM PREL TH
09BANGKOK172THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to participate in the a [...]
2009-01-23 02:55:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1720SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL CASEY'S MEETING WITH THAI
[...] (C) Summary. General Casey, your meeting with Thai Army Commander General Anupong will afford the opportunity to highlight the importance of Thailand to our regional security interests and emphasize our support for important areas of our mil-mil relationship. Our military relationship provide [...]
2009-07-16 23:43:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MOPS PINS PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1763SECRETARY CLINTON'S BANGKOK "TOWNTERVIEW": SUBSTANTIVE,
[...] Summary: During Secretary Clinton's recent trip to Bangkok she participated in a one-hour hybrid media event organized by the Embassy Public Affairs Section. The "Townterview," as some have called it, combined both an exclusive interview and a town hall setting. The program was hosted by two [...]
2009-07-24 06:13:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV OIIP PREL SCUL OPRC TH
09BANGKOK1771THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below, who has been selected to participate in the [...]
2009-07-24 08:33:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1776THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below, who has been selected to participate in the [...]
2009-07-24 10:28:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1777THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below, who has been selected to participate in the [...]
2009-07-24 10:28:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1778THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below, who has been selected to participate in the [...]
2009-07-24 10:28:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1779THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the commanders and units listed below, who have been selected to particip [...]
2009-07-24 10:28:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1817THAILAND: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH RED-SHIRT LEADERS
[...] (C) The Ambassador on July 17, as part of an on-going embassy effort, met with a group of core United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) red-shirt activists to encourage domestic political dialogue, assess their plans surrounding the July ASEAN and ARF meetings in Phuket, and to as [...]
2009-07-29 09:06:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TH
09BANGKOK1820THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-07-29 09:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1844THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-07-31 02:44:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1853THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-07-31 10:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1854THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals below, who have been selected to attend the below-mention [...]
2009-07-31 10:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1855THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-07-31 10:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1856THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-07-31 10:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK186THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to participate in the abo [...]
2009-01-26 07:27:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1868THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-08-03 08:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK187THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to participate in the abo [...]
2009-01-26 07:27:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1870THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals below, who have been selected to attend the below-mention [...]
2009-08-03 09:24:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1871THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the additional individual below, who has been selected to attend the bel [...]
2009-08-03 09:24:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1874THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-03 09:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1876THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-08-04 03:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1894THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the additional individual below, who has been selected to attend the bel [...]
2009-08-05 08:21:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1901THAILAND SCENESETTER FOR SENATOR WEBB'S VISIT
[...] (SBU) Senator Webb, Embassy Bangkok looks forward to welcoming you back to Thailand. Your visit will afford a chance to express the United States' commitment for Thailand's democracy in meeting its current challenges and emerging strengthened, as well as to engage Thai officials and others on [...]
2009-08-05 10:22:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MARR MOPS PINS TH
09BANGKOK1919THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the units and the commanders listed below, who have been selected to atte [...]
2009-08-06 09:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1920THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals below, who have been selected to attend the below-mention [...]
2009-08-06 09:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1948INITIATIVES TO COUNTER TORTURE IN THAILAND
[...] (SBU) Summary: In the wake of Thailand's accession to the United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT) in October 2007, the RTG has launched a number of initiatives to improve awareness of and implementation of UNCAT. Most focus domestically is on the situation in the Deep South, which i [...]
2009-08-07 10:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM DRL TH
09BANGKOK1949THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the below-me [...]
2009-08-09 23:57:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1950THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the below-me [...]
2009-08-09 23:57:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK1955CONCURRENCE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S UPDATE OF
[...] The Embassy appreciates the Department of Labor's consultation with diplomatic posts abroad on its draft revised list of products that have been "mined, produced or manufactured using forced or indentured child labor" pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 13126. Post concurs with the list, as rele [...]
2009-08-10 07:54:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI TH
09BANGKOK1980SOUTHERN THAILAND: ENDURING VIOLENCE AND THE WAY
[...] (C) The conflict in Thailand's Deep South, which entered a new, more violent phase in January 2004, has ground on for five and a half years, cost some 3500 lives, and has no end in sight. At its core, the conflict is about identity, sovereign control, justice, and the Royal Thai Government,s [...]
2009-08-12 06:31:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TH
09BANGKOK1998NEXT STEPS ON THE VIKTOR BOUT EXTRADITION CASE IN
[...] (C) Summary and comment. The disappointing August 11 Thai Lower Court ruling against the extradition of Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout, and its dubious legal reasoning, requires a multi-pronged effort to seek a successful reversal during the appeals process. The lead judge's foray into foreign [...]
2009-08-13 09:18:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPTER KCRM TH RS CO
09BANGKOK2000THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals below, who have been selected to attend the below-mention [...]
2009-08-13 10:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2001THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-08-13 10:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2018THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals below, who have been selected to attend the below-mention [...]
2009-08-14 10:20:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2035THAILAND NPT KEY CONTACTS
[...] (U) Post is pleased to provide the following points of contact in Thailand for NPT issues. The Foreign Ministry's Peace, Security and Disarmament Division, which is part of the MFA's Department of International Organizations, has the leading role for NPT issues. Key contacts are: -- Chitry [...]
2009-08-17 11:24:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP AORC ENRG MNUC PARM PGOV PREL UNGA TH
09BANGKOK2042FIRST U.S.-THAI-LAO DISCUSSION ON LAO HMONG IN
[...] (C) DCM and RefCoord traveled to Petchabun on August 7 to participate in closed discussions with Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) Deputy Chief of Joint Staff General Vorapong Sa-nga-net, Director of Border Affairs Lt. General Nipat, and Lao counterparts Brigadier General Bouaxieng Champaphahn [...]
2009-08-18 06:20:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PHUM SMIG TH LA
09BANGKOK2045SENATOR WEBB FOCUSES ON BURMA WITH PM AND FM;
[...] (C) Summary. During the course of August 17 meetings with Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Foreign Minister Kasit Pirmoya, Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) shared the details of his recent visit to Burma and outlined his thoughts on breaking the impasse with the regime. Both Kasit and Vejjajiva not [...]
2009-08-18 08:46:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PTER TH BM RS
09BANGKOK2096SOUTHERN THAILAND: THE HDC DIALOGUE RESUMES
[...] (S) In a late July meeting, HD Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HDC) representative Michael Vatikiotis briefed us on RTG efforts to revive the HDC brokered dialogue between the Thai government and insurgents in southern Thailand. In subsequent meetings with CG in Chang Mai, Mark Tamthai, Dir [...]
2009-08-21 04:36:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPGOV PINR PREL PTER TH
09BANGKOK2107THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals below, who have been selected to attend the below-mention [...]
2009-08-21 10:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2125THAILAND: PM ABHISIT LOSES POLICE CHIEF
[...] (C) In the latest sign of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's tenuous political positioning, the Royal Thai Police Office's 11-member board rejected Abhisit's nominee for the National Police Chief job August 20. The vote represented not only an embarrassing public rebuke for Abhisit, but it al [...]
2009-08-24 10:28:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM TH
09BANGKOK213U.S.-THAI RELATIONS: SUSTAINING OUR IMPORTANT
[...] (C) Summary. As one of five U.S. treaty allies in Asia and straddling a major force projection air/sea corridor, Thailand remains crucial to U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Underpinning our strong bilateral relations is the U.S.-Thai security relationship, which is base [...]
2009-01-28 07:22:00Embassy BangkokSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PTER MARR MOPS PINS PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2149SOUTHERN VIOLENCE: MIDDAY BOMB ATTACK IN
[...] (S) Summary: A car bomb exploded August 25 in front of a restaurant in the deep southern province of Narathiwat, injuring over 40 people; no one was killed, however. The incident bears many of the hallmarks of an insurgent style attack, though mid-day bombings are still rare for an insurgency [...]
2009-08-26 10:08:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH
09BANGKOK2181STAFFDEL BLANK INFORMATION FOR THAILAND (SEP 3-6)
[...] Post welcomes Jonah Blank from September 3 to September 6, 2009. 2. Hotel reservations for September 3-4 have been made at: -- Four Seasons Hotel, 155 Rajadamri Road Tel: 66-2-251-6127 Fax: 66-2-254-5390 Room rate is USD 145 (taxes and American breakfast included) and is within [...]
2009-08-28 08:48:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN TH
09BANGKOK2185Reforming Thai Customs: First Steps Taken
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Over the past year, threats of ludicrously high customs penalties against very prominent American, European, and Japanese companies appear to have back-fired against the Customs officials who stood to profit handsomely. After strong advocacy by this Embassy and others, including [...]
2009-08-28 10:29:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PINR PREL TH
09BANGKOK2259 Why the Asia Regional Center of Excellence on Climate
[...] SUMMARY. Ref A details USAID's plans to move forward with development of an Asia-Pacific Regional Center of Excellence on Climate Change and Development (ARC) in Bangkok. With the ARC's purpose to concentrate a network of leading U.S. and Asia institutions to advance the President's climate [...]
2009-09-04 07:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEAID SENV ENRG ASEAN APECO TH
09BANGKOK2311THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-09-11 06:22:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2349THAILAND/ASEAN: REQUEST FOR USG CONCURRENCE OF TAC
[...] (SBU) This is an action request: please provide a response to the request for U.S. concurrence with the proposed Third Protocol to allow the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) to be amended to enable regional organizations to accede to the TAC. 2. (SBU) Thailand, as cur [...]
2009-09-16 07:24:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV TH
09BANGKOK2355THAI REACTION (GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS) TO DOL
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: A senior Thai Foreign Ministry (MFA) representative negatively reacted September 10 to reftel talking points regarding the release of the Department of Labor's (DOL) list of goods believed to be produced by forced labor or child labor (mandated by the Trafficking Vi [...]
2009-09-16 10:36:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ETRD PREL KTIP TH
09BANGKOK2369THAI-CAMBODIAN BORDER DISPUTE: WEEKEND PROTESTS
[...] (C) Summary: Yellow-shirt supporters plan a September 19 protest in the vicinity of Preah Vihear temple to demand that Cambodia civilians vacate the disputed territory adjacent to the temple. The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) claims that the Thai government has surrendered sovereignty [...]
2009-09-17 09:46:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PBTS TH CB
09BANGKOK2382BANGKOK POC AND HOTEL INFORMATION : STAFFDEL WATSON (SEP 25 - OCT 11)
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-18 08:26:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN JA TH
09BANGKOK2384EMBASSY THAILAND RESPONSE TO USG PARALLEL REVIEW
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-18 08:37:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV EAID TBIO TH
09BANGKOK2387"CAUSE I'M THE TAX MAN": PROPOSED EXCISE TAX CHANGES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: U.S. companies have long complained about the burden of Thailand's excise taxes, which are particularly high on automobiles, gasoline, beer, wine, and distilled spirits. In recent weeks, several U.S. companies have approached the Mission seeking our advocacy efforts with regards [...]
2009-09-18 09:15:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PINR PREL TH
09BANGKOK2403THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the 4 individuals listed below, who have been selected to participate in [...]
2009-09-21 11:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2409THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-09-22 07:16:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2437Landmark Thai/U.S. study: HIV Vaccine Effective
[...] SUMMARY: A groundbreaking, six-year, joint Thai/U.S. HIV vaccine study found 31 percent efficacy in preventing HIV infection. The study was the first ever to show that a vaccine can prevent HIV infection, and the over 16,000 Thai volunteers made this the largest HIV vaccine trial ever conducte [...]
2009-09-24 10:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KHIV EAID PREL TH
09BANGKOK2465Bangkok POC and Hotel Information: StaffDel Watson/Barron
[...] Post welcomes StaffDel Barron with regards to participation in the UNFCCC Meeting. Post requests that flight information and any administrative requests be forwarded as soon as possible to the administrative POC (control officer) listed below. Upon arrival and after clearing customs, taxis c [...]
2009-09-29 01:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN JA KS TH
09BANGKOK2487Bangkok POC and Hotel Information: StaffDel Watson/Barron -
[...] Post welcomes StaffDel Goo with regards to participation in the UNFCCC Meeting. Post requests that flight information and any administrative requests be forwarded as soon as possible to the administrative POC (control officer) listed below. Upon arrival and after clearing customs, taxis can [...]
2009-09-30 08:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN JA KS TH
09BANGKOK250EXBS: THAILAND/VIETNAM/CAMBODIA ADVISOR MONTHLY
[...] (U) The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) conducted Boarding Officer Courses at Laem Chabang and Bangkok ports, Jan. 12-23. Advisor conducted consultations in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6-8. The electrical generator for the Rapiscan van in Hue was shipped from the UK and is due to arrive in Vietnam on Feb. [...]
2009-02-02 00:00:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL TH VN CB
09BANGKOK2516 Approval to Lease 4,000 NGV Buses for Bangkok May Not Be
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: The Thai Cabinet approved on September 29 a controversial proposal to lease, instead of buy, 4,000 buses for Bangkok. Opponents had alleged that the proposal was unjustified on economic grounds and likely involved kick-backs to the Phumjai Thai Party, which control [...]
2009-10-02 07:02:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ELTN TH
09BANGKOK2518THAILAND DECLARES CANDIDACY FOR UNITED NATIONS
[...] (SBU) The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) sent a Diplomatic Note (Dipnote) to the U.S. Embassy September 15 announcing its decision to submit its candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) from 2010-2013 in elections to be held in May 2010 and asking for U.S. support. The dipnote [...]
2009-10-02 07:53:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UN UNGA TH
09BANGKOK252THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the above-mentio [...]
2009-02-02 05:00:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK253THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the above-mentio [...]
2009-02-02 05:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK254THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the above-mentio [...]
2009-02-02 05:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2540WHERE ARE THEY NOW? TWO THAI MUSLIMS CONVICTED IN
[...] (C) Summary: Two ethnic Malay Muslim Thai nationals sentenced to life in prison in Cambodian court in 2003 after being convicted of providing material support to Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) returned quietly to Thailand in July following negotiations between Bangkok and Phnom Penh. Both men are livi [...]
2009-10-05 09:59:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH
09BANGKOK255THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the above-mentio [...]
2009-02-02 05:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2554NEW MEDIA, OLD DOGS AND NEW TRICKS: EAP PRESS WORKSHOP
[...] (SBU) The EAP Press and Information Officers Workshop held in Bangkok, September 14-16, was an opportunity to review strategic responses to broad regional issues, deepen understanding of key messages and policy objectives from the new administration on global issues, and improve understanding o [...]
2009-10-06 09:31:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO OIIP OPRC TH
09BANGKOK2555AMBASSADOR MEETS DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER; VIKTOR
[...] (C) Summary: On October 6, the Ambassador met with Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban to discuss the latest political developments in Thailand, including Secretary General Niphon Promphan's recent resignation. Suthep characterized the resignation decision as hard to explain and expressed [...]
2009-10-06 10:52:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PTER TH BM RS
09BANGKOK256THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the above-mentio [...]
2009-02-02 05:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2560THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-10-07 07:43:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2595EXBS: THAILAND/VIETNAM/CAMBODIA ADVISOR MONTHLY
[...] (U) Commonwealth Trading Partners (CTP) conducted an Anti-Corruption and Integrity Awareness Workshop in Thailand, Sep. 14-15. Advisor conducted meetings with post and Vietnamese officials in Hanoi and a visit to Lao Cai border crossing, Sep. 21-25. Advisor met with officials from Thailand's [...]
2009-10-09 09:35:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL TH VN CB CH
09BANGKOK2596THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the 5 individuals below, who have been selected to attend the below-ment [...]
2009-10-09 10:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2599THAI CANDIDACY FOR THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-09 10:16:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL TH UNESCO
09BANGKOK2625AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES POLICE CHIEF BATTLE AND
[...] (C) Summary: On October 13, the Ambassador met with Chuan Leekpai, a two-time former Prime Minister and senior statesmen within the ruling Democrat party. Chuan told the Ambassador he believed PM Abhisit would stick to his principles -- and not back down in his support of Police General Prate [...]
2009-10-14 09:45:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM TH
09BANGKOK263SCENESETTER FOR SENIOR MILITARY VISITORS TO
[...] (C) Summary. Coming visits by component commanders, and other senior leaders of various U.S. military commands will afford a chance to affirm the United States Government's commitment to working with a democratically elected Thai government, to promoting a continued strong bilateral relations [...]
2009-02-02 08:00:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR MOPS PINS PHUM TH
09BANGKOK265THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the above-mentio [...]
2009-02-02 09:13:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2655 Bangkok Airport Receives Good Marks Despite Remaining
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Officials from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) conducted an assessment of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) at the end of September. TSA noted that Airports of Thailand (AoT) has made noticeable progress with security measures in the past [...]
2009-10-16 08:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAIR KHLS TH
09BANGKOK2682 CHINA SPARKS HYDRO DEBATE AT MEKONG RIVER COMMISSION
[...] (SBU)SUMMARY. The unprecedented active participation of Chinese officials breathed life into the Mekong River Commission's previously tame annual stakeholders meeting in Chiang Rai on October 15-16. Government and NGO representatives engaged in a lively debate with the Chinese, who presented t [...]
2009-10-20 09:50:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAGR CH ECON
09BANGKOK2689THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the units and the commanders listed below, who have been selected to part [...]
2009-10-21 08:48:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2712SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF THAI CHIEF OF DEFENSE
[...] (C) Summary. The visit of Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) Chief of Defense Forces General Songkitti Jaggabartra to the PACOM-sponsored Chiefs of Defense conference and to Washington to meet with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mullen affords a chance to affirm support for our im [...]
2009-10-22 09:42:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MOPS PINS PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2724THAI ARMY: REMAINING LAO HMONG TO BE DEPORTED FROM
[...] (C) Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) General Nipat Thonglek, head of the Thai delegation to the bilateral Thai-Lao committee handling the Lao Hmong in Petchabun, unexpectedly told Charge on October 26th that all remaining 4,221 Lao Hmong in the facility would be deported to Laos in early Novem [...]
2009-10-26 11:16:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM SMIG TH LA
09BANGKOK2746THAILAND: THAKSIN'S LATEST MOVES SET THE TABLE FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-29 00:00:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPGOV PREL KDEM TH
09BANGKOK2747THAI PM CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO POTUS BARACK
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-29 01:58:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TH
09BANGKOK2764THAI PM INVITATION TO PRESIDENT TO ATTEND ASEAN-US
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-29 08:39:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TH
09BANGKOK2779THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR:
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals below, who have been selected to attend the below-mention [...]
2009-10-30 09:49:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2792SOUTHERN THAILAND: MALAYSIAN PM NAJIB WADES INTO
[...] (C) Summary: When it comes to discussing the insurgency-related violence in Thailand's majority ethnic Malay Muslim Deep South provinces, two of the most sensitive issues are suggestions of outside involvement and proposals for autonomy. Armed with an invitation from Thai PM Abhisit to make a [...]
2009-11-03 00:00:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH MY
09BANGKOK2817GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO CRITICISMS OF MIGRANT WORKER
[...] (SBU) Summary: In July of this year, the Thai government began implementing an amnesty program for illegal migrant workers in Thailand. Employed migrants from Laos, Cambodia, and Burma may apply for temporary work permits and must have their nationality verified by their government. Those wh [...]
2009-11-05 03:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PHUM BM TH
09BANGKOK2821GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO CRITICISMS OF MIGRANT WORKER
[...] (SBU) Summary: In July of this year, the Thai government began implementing an amnesty program for illegal migrant workers in Thailand. Employed migrants from Laos, Cambodia, and Burma may apply for temporary work permits and must have their nationality verified by their government. Those wh [...]
2009-11-05 03:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PHUM BM TH
09BANGKOK2842THAILAND AND LAO HMONG: PM ABHISIT PUSHES
[...] (C) Summary. During a November 5 call by Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams on Prime Minister Abhisit, the Ambassador raised concerns regarding Lao Hmong in Petchabun and stressed the need for transparent processing of the "screened-in" Hmong. PM Abhisit told the Ambassador that he had push [...]
2009-11-05 09:36:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM SMIG TH LA
09BANGKOK2849THAILAND-CAMBODIA SPAT: RTG RECALLS AMBASSADOR TO PROTEST HUN SEN'S NAMING OF THAKSIN AS ADVISER
[...] (C) Summary: The Royal Thai Government recalled its Ambassador to Cambodia late November 5 and announced a review of all diplomatic engagement in protest of Cambodian PM Hun Sen's naming of fugitive Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra as an economic adviser. The decision, which led to a dramatic spike in [...]
2009-11-06 10:14:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TH
09BANGKOK2868EXBS: THAILAND/VIETNAM/CAMBODIA ADVISOR MONTHLY
[...] (U) Advisor met with officials from Thai Customs and the Ministry of Commerce to discuss proposed activities for FY10. Advisor also transferred remaining radiation pagers to Customs. Hanoi Program Assistant coordinated FY10 proposals for Vietnam. The U.S. Coast Guard conducted WMD Boarding O [...]
2009-11-09 10:49:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL TH VN CB SN JP
09BANGKOK2887THAI-CAMBODIAN SPAT: EXTRADITION REQUEST REJECTED,
[...] (C) Summary: Fugitive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly criticized the current Abhisit administration for encouraging false patriotism during a November 12 address in Phnom Penh to Cambodian business leaders and government officials in his role economic advisor to Hun Se [...]
2009-11-12 10:39:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PBTS TH CB
09BANGKOK2905THAILAND: FIREWORKS AT FIRST YELLOW-SHIRT RALLY IN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The People's Alliance for Democracy,s (PAD) first yellow-shirt rally in almost a year attracted approximately 20,000 well-behaved supporters in Bangkok late November 15 to the old PAD themes of defending the monarchy against fugitive former PM Thaksin and denouncing the actions of [...]
2009-11-16 09:44:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TH
09BANGKOK291STAFFDEL LUSE, THAI OFFICIALS DISCUSS HUMAN
[...] (C) Summary: In a December 12 discussion with Professional Staff Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Keith Luse, who was in Thailand to explore alleged trafficking issues, Thai forensic science expert Porntip Rojanasunan claimed that ten thousand unidentified bodies turn up in Tha [...]
2009-02-04 04:32:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALELAB KTIP PREL PHUM PGOV TH
09BANGKOK2916THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the Unit and the Commander listed below, who has been selected to attend [...]
2009-11-17 10:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2917THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the 2 individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the bel [...]
2009-11-17 10:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK2962THAILAND: AMBASSADOR AND FM KASIT DISCUSS U.S.
[...] (C) Summary: Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya called Ambassador to the Foreign Ministry on short notice late November 19, primarily to discuss Cambodia and Thaksin. Kasit began the meeting expressing "profound thanks" for the President and Secretary's effective re-engagement in Asia this y [...]
2009-11-20 10:28:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TH
09BANGKOK2963ASEAN WILDLIFE NETWORK SCORES WITH AFRICAN IVORY BUST
[...] (U) Summary: In an important step forward against wildlife trafficking, the Royal Thai Police arrested two ivory traffickers on November 16 in Bangkok. The arrests came after a year-long joint investigation involving U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Royal Thai Police and the USG-supported A [...]
2009-11-20 10:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID TH
09BANGKOK2967THAILAND: CIRCLES OF INFLUENCE INSIDE THE
[...] (S) Introduction and Comment: With King Bhumibol significantly weakened by a variety of ailments that have kept him hospitalized for two months (refs A-B),realization that the end of his 62-year reign may be drawing near has heightened speculation and rumors about what might come next for the [...]
2009-11-23 05:05:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPGOV PINR PREL TH
09BANGKOK2969MODERNIZING THAI CUSTOMS ONE STEP AT A TIME
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The newly appointed Director General of the Thai Customs Department, Dr. Somchai Sujjapongse, explained to us on November 11 that the government would modernize and reform Customs in three phases. The first would be a limited package to modify the penalty structure and would also [...]
2009-11-23 10:31:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR PREL TH
09BANGKOK2975GTIP Grant Monitoring: Asian Research Center for Migration
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Asian Research Center for Migration (AR CM) is proceeding with the study of labor brokerage firms that send Thai citizens to work abroad. While its research plan has altered significantly, including travel to alternate destinations with an increased number of staff, project [...]
2009-11-24 03:35:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP ELAB TH
09BANGKOK2984FOCUSED ON SPECIAL 301: ALONGKORN PROMOTES THAILAND'S
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a meeting on November 9, Deputy Commerce Minister Alongkorn Ponlaboot and new Director General of Intellectual Property Pajchima Tanasanti emphasized to emboffs, visiting USTR official Rachel Bae and State Department IP official JoEllen Urban that the Abhisit Administration re [...]
2009-11-24 09:25:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR PREL TH
09BANGKOK3006SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF GENERAL NORTH AND
[...] (C) General North and Brigadier General Crowe, Embassy Bangkok welcomes your visit to Thailand during the celebration of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday. Your visit signals the United States' appreciation for the long-standing bilateral relationship, which has facilitated shared bene [...]
2009-11-25 09:46:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MOPS PINS PHUM TH
09BANGKOK3015THAILAND: ABHISIT CANCELS CHIANG MAI TRIP IN THE
[...] (C) Summary: Bowing to concerns about his security in the wake of local red-shirt threats to "cremate" him (ref A),Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on November 26 announced that he would not travel to the northern city of Chiang Mai as previously planned for a November 29 meeting with business [...]
2009-11-27 07:48:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TH
09BANGKOK3020THAILAND HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: DEA, JIATF/WEST LEATHER
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment. 2. (U) DEA/JIATF West Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-mentio [...]
2009-11-30 08:39:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK3066RUSSIA LOOKS TO REINVIGORATE BILATERAL RELATIONS
[...] (C) Summary: The Thai-Russia bilateral relationship blossomed earlier this decade after years of stagnation during the Cold War but has had little forward momentum since then, despite a November 27 visit to Bangkok by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sobyanin and Thai pledges that the Prime Minister a [...]
2009-12-04 08:28:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV RU TH
09BANGKOK3068Court Decides Shut-Down of Map Ta Phut Industrial Projects
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Supreme Administrative Court of Thailand ruled on December 2 to maintain a suspension order for 65 new or expansion projects in Thailand's largest and premier Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate. Only 11 of the 76 projects suspended in the September 29 decision by a lower court ar [...]
2009-12-04 08:46:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ELAB SENV TH
09BANGKOK3104SOUTHERN THAILAND: INSURGENTS WELCOME MALAYSIAN PM
[...] (U) Summary: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Rajak's joint visit with Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to southern Thailand on December 9, ostensibly to promote Malaysia's support for peaceful resolution to the unrest in the border provinces, was marred by multiple insurgent attacks elsewhe [...]
2009-12-09 08:05:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH MY
09BANGKOK3113THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the two individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the b [...]
2009-12-11 05:27:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK3117LOWER MEKONG NATIONS ENGAGE CHINA, TACKLE HYDROPOWER
[...] (U) Summary: The Mekong River Commission (MRC) continues to mature as engagement with China expands. Member states Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam met at the MRC's 16th Council that included a meeting with the MRC Donor Consultative Group in Thailand November 26-28. Donors announced $66 [...]
2009-12-11 10:02:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON ENRG EAGR TBIO EAID PGOV TH
09BANGKOK3129THAILAND: THAI AUTHORITIES SEIZE PLANE WITH NORTH
[...] (C) Summary: Thai Immigration and Customs Police seized a cargo plane carrying 35 tons of weapons from North Korea at a Bangkok airport late on December 11. Thai officials leaked information about the action to the Thai media late December 12, crediting the U.S. for providing information leadi [...]
2009-12-14 08:38:00Embassy BangkokSECRETETTC KOMC MARR PINR PREL TH KN
09BANGKOK313THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the Commander and Battalion listed below, who has been selected to partic [...]
2009-02-05 10:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK314THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to participate in the abo [...]
2009-02-05 10:09:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK3166THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-12-16 09:39:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK3177THAILAND: OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO PROPOSED CHILD LABOR LISTS
[...] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently provided a copy of Thailand's official comments in response to the Department of Labor's request for public comments on the List of Products Requiring Federal Contractor Certification as to Forced/Indentured Child Labor Pursuant to Executive Order 13126. [...]
2009-12-17 08:25:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ECON ETRD PREL KTIP TH
09BANGKOK3188THAI-CAMBODIAN SPAT: THAKSIN RETURNS TO CAMBODIA
[...] (C) Summary: Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra December 13 returned to Phnom Penh to take credit for the by-all-accounts orchestrated release of Siwarak Chutipong, a Thai engineer who had been imprisoned for reportedly sharing flight details for Thaksin's November visit to Cambodia [...]
2009-12-17 09:54:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PBTS TH CB
09BANGKOK3196SCENESETTER: A/S SCHWARTZ VISIT TO THAILAND
[...] (SBU) Assistant Secretary Schwartz: Embassy Bangkok warmly welcomes you to Thailand and looks forward to working with you on the objectives you have outlined. Though it is the long-standing issue of the Lao Hmong refugee community that brings you here, the U.S. has many refugee and migrant-re [...]
2009-12-18 09:08:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM TH LA
09BANGKOK3223EXBS: THAILAND/VIETNAM/CAMBODIA ADVISOR MONTHLY
[...] (U) Advisor attended a Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) Export Control Experts Meeting in Hanoi, Dec. 8-10. Thai officials impounded an aircraft carrying 35 tons of weapons from North Korea on Dec. 11. Thai officials attended International Border Interdiction Train [...]
2009-12-22 09:33:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL CB TH VN
09BANGKOK3272AMERICAN IPR OWNERS DISCUSS CONCERNS WITH AMBASSADOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Earlier this month, the Ambassador met with a group of key American intellectual property rights owners to discuss their take on the current intellectual property milieu in Thailand. The Ambassador emphasized that, with high-level Thai government interest in intellectual property [...]
2009-12-30 10:22:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR PREL TH
09BANGKOK32832009: A TOUGH YEAR FOR THE THAI ECONOMY AND RECOVERY MAY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-31 04:48:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EINV KIPR PREL TH
09BANGKOK370THAI CONCERN ABOUT POSSIBLE U.S. TRADE
[...] (SBU) Commerce Minister Porntiva Nakasai told the Ambassador on February 11 that Thailand is concerned about the potential for trade protectionism represented by "Buy American" provisions in the proposed stimulus bill. In a "Meet the Minister" meeting organized by the Embassy to provide an op [...]
2009-02-13 06:09:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KPAO TH
09BANGKOK385AMBASSADOR ENGAGES PM ABHISIT AND DEFENSE MINISTER
[...] (S) Summary. During a February 12 meeting, the Ambassador raised with Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva the ongoing extradition case concerning Russian international arms trafficker Viktor Bout and serious concerns that Bout's associates had been able to influence testimony given by [xxxxxxxxxx]. Ab [...]
2009-02-13 10:19:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPTER KCRM TH
09BANGKOK386BANGKOK CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ASEAN RELATED
[...] (SBU) Political Officer Eric Lund is Embassy Bangkok,s point of contact for ASEAN related issues. Lund,s office phone number is (66) 2 205-4708; his fax number is (66) 2 253-3876; his unclassified e-mail is LundET@state.gov. JOHN [...]
2009-02-13 10:57:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EAID ECIN ASEAN TH
09BANGKOK392THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the above-mentio [...]
2009-02-17 07:59:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK394THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR EAP A/S CHRISTOPHER
[...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to EAP A/S Hill and Special Assistant Kim for their February 22-24 visit. 2. Hotel reservations have been made at: -- Grand Hyatt Erawan, 494 Rajadamri Road, confirmation number is 22935280. Tel: (66-2) 254-1234 Fax: (66-2) 254-6308 [...]
2009-02-17 09:17:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AMGT PREL TH
09BANGKOK418 THAILAND CLIMATE CHANGE EFFORTS FOCUS ON ADAPTATION
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Although not a major emitter of greenhouse gases, Thailand has a strong policy on both mitigating and adapting to climate change. The Royal Thai Government (RTG) and donor experts foresee possible severe effects from increased flooding, drought and rising sea levels which could t [...]
2009-02-18 11:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR ECON ETRD TH
09BANGKOK433THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-02-20 03:00:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK434THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-02-20 03:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK435THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the above-mentioned [...]
2009-02-20 03:02:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK443THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the Commanders and the Units below, who have been selected to attend the [...]
2009-02-20 10:12:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK454ASEAN SEC-GEN SURIN DISCUSSES ASEAN, BURMA,
[...] (C) Summary. ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan engaged U.S. officials from Embassies Rangoon and Bangkok, as well as EAP/MLS, in Bangkok February 9 on ASEAN, engagement in Burma, the Rohingya, and efforts to resolve the situation in Thailand's deep south. Surin stated optimistically that [...]
2009-02-23 08:44:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TH
09BANGKOK456THAILAND: TRANSMITTAL OF NMFS LETTER ABOUT
[...] Per reftel request, we forwarded a copy of the letter from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Acting Assistant Administrator James Balsiger regarding swordfish exports to the United States to Dr. Somying Piumsomboon, Director-General of Thailand's Department of Fisheries. The origin [...]
2009-02-23 09:21:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEFIS SENV TH
09BANGKOK464Embassy Nomination for FSN Economic Training (PE220):
[...] In response to reftel, Post would like nominate Cheanchom Thongjen for the FSN Economic Training Course (PE220) scheduled for April 6 - 17, 2009. We strongly believe Ms. Thongjen would benefit greatly from the course in question, which would also be enhanced through her participation. A. [...]
2009-02-24 07:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDAFSI ECON AMGT AFSN ETRD TH
09BANGKOK48THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Commanders and Units listed below, which have been selected to participat [...]
2009-01-08 05:33:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK486THAI PROTEST UPDATE: REDSHIRTS RALLY AT GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) As many as 10,000 anti-government protesters loyal to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, also known as "Redshirts", continued to protest at Government House on February 25. The Redshirts began their protest on February 24, when a group of 10,000 to 15,000 marched to the Governmen [...]
2009-02-25 10:56:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM TH
09BANGKOK498THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals below, who have been selected to attend the below-mention [...]
2009-02-27 05:58:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK499THAILAND: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT - 2008
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-27 08:16:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG TH
09BANGKOK52THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the above-mentio [...]
2009-01-08 09:25:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK522THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-03-03 05:00:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK523THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals below, who have been selected to attend the courses liste [...]
2009-03-03 05:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK535THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the course listed b [...]
2009-03-04 01:46:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK536THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the courses listed [...]
2009-03-04 01:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK537THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the courses listed [...]
2009-03-04 01:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK538THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the course listed b [...]
2009-03-04 01:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK561THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the course listed b [...]
2009-03-05 08:46:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK562THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the course listed b [...]
2009-03-05 08:46:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK567AMBASSADOR PRESSES DEPUTY PM SUTHEP ON VIKTOR BOUT
[...] (S) Summary: The Ambassador on March 4 pressed Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban to ensure retraction or rebuttal of false court testimony in the extradition proceedings of Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout, which resume March 6. Suthep said Prime Minister Abhisit had previously [...]
2009-03-05 10:00:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPTER PREL PARM PGOV ECON KCRM KJUS TH RU
09BANGKOK581THAI MFA ENCOURAGED BY U.S. MIDDLE EAST POLICY
[...] (SBU) We engaged Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Director of the Middle-East Division Nat Pinyowattanacheep March 6 regarding the review of U.S. policy in Iraq, including the drawdown and transformation of the U.S. force (reftel). Nat replied that the RTG found the U.S. approach encouragi [...]
2009-03-06 10:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MOPS IZ TH
09BANGKOK582 EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM 2009 (Thailand)
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-09 00:00:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TSPL TBIO ECON AMGT APER TH
09BANGKOK593THAI GOVERNMENT SAYS NO TO AUTO AND TOURISM
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Cabinet recently rejected proposed "bailouts" of the auto and tourism industries, two of the most visible sectors hardest hit by the economic crisis. Both assistance proposals involved tax or excise cuts, along with other measures. Royal Thai Government officials say that [...]
2009-03-09 09:12:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV PREL ETRD TH
09BANGKOK598THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-03-10 04:40:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK599THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-03-10 04:41:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK610THAILAND: LESE MAJESTE DEBATE ENTERS PUBLIC
[...] (C) Issues associated with implementation of the lese majeste (offense to the monarchy) provisions of the Thai Criminal Code continue to generate headlines and controversy. The police Crime Suppression Division (CSD) arrested Executive Director Chiranuch Premchaiporn of Prachatai.com, an onli [...]
2009-03-10 10:00:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM PGOV KPAO KJUS TH
09BANGKOK611 THAILAND HOSTS USG CUTTING EDGE DISEASE PROGRAMS
[...] SUMMARY: With over one-fifth of Mission Bangkok's staff of roughly 2000 working on health issues, the Embassy hosts one of the USG's largest efforts to fight the world's most dangerous diseases: malaria, TB, dengue, HIV/AIDS and avian/pandemic influenza. USAID, HHS/CDC, USDA/APHIS and the Arme [...]
2009-03-10 12:45:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO WHO KPAO KFLU KHIV ECON EAID TH
09BANGKOK612EXBS: THAILAND/VIETNAM/CAMBODIA ADVISOR MONTHLY
[...] (U) Advisor and Program Assistant visited border crossing points in northeast Thailand Feb. 4-12. Advisor discussed plans for an anti-corruption workshop with the Thai National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). The electrical generator for the Rapiscan van in Hue arrived in Vietnam. The U.S [...]
2009-03-10 12:45:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL CB TH VN
09BANGKOK618THAI SOUTHERN UPDATE: GRISLY INCIDENTS, INTRIGUING
[...] (S) Events in southern Thailand since January, particularly a recent spate of beheadings, bombings, and shootings, have caused some speculation in the Thai press and among south watchers that the nature of the insurgency may be changing, but we do not believe there have been any fundamental c [...]
2009-03-11 11:04:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH
09BANGKOK632THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-03-12 07:17:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK640THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals below, who have been selected to attend the below-mention [...]
2009-03-13 04:28:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK652THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-03-16 04:15:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK658THAILAND: CALL ON BANGKOK GOVERNOR SUKHUMBHAND
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador paid a courtesy call on Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra March 12 and discussed the challenges Sukhumbhand faced resolving lingering corruption cases from past administrations, national politics, and cultural cooperation. Sukhumbhand noted that the Austri [...]
2009-03-16 09:06:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ETRD TH
09BANGKOK661SPECIAL 301 OUT-OF-CYCLE REVIEW FOR THAILAND
[...] (SBU) I believe that a Special 301 out-of-cycle review (OCR) provides the best opportunity to work with the new Thai government to improve IPR protection sufficiently to move Thailand from the Priority Watch List to the Watch List. As noted in ref a, we believe that the annual review due in Ap [...]
2009-03-16 10:22:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR TH
09BANGKOK697THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-03-19 08:16:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK698THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-03-19 08:17:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK699THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual below, who has been selected to attend the below-mentioned [...]
2009-03-19 08:18:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK701Thai Government and Courts Side with Environmentalists Over
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a surprise verdict with potentially wide-ranging implications, an Administrative Court in the industrialized province of Rayong ruled March 3 that the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate and its environs should be declared a pollution control area, requiring enforcement of yet-to-b [...]
2009-03-19 09:39:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ELAB SENV TH
09BANGKOK707PRIME MINISTER ABHISIT ENGAGES WITH AMERICAN BUSINESS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva assured a U.S. ASEAN Business Council (USABC) delegation on March 4 that his administration would continue to be "pro-business," even in these difficult economic times. Abhisit also announced the creation of a "one-start shop" within the Prime M [...]
2009-03-20 04:56:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR ETRD PREL KIPR TH
09BANGKOK72EMBASSY ADVOCACY HELPS SETTLE FORD'S PROLONGED LABOR
[...] (SBU) Ford Motor Company and Mazda's Thailand joint venture, the Auto Alliance Thailand (AAT),was shut down by a labor stoppage as a result of employee contract negotiations breaking down in late November, 2008. In addition to the work stoppage at the plant in Rayong province, protesting empl [...]
2009-01-12 09:33:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV ETRD ELAB PGOV TH
09BANGKOK770THAILAND RESPONSE TO TRIPARTITE CORE GROUP MANDATE
[...] (C) We engaged both the MFA ASEAN Department and Burma desk on reftel's concerns about the Burmese junta possibly curtailing the Tripartite Core Group (TCG) mandate in Burma separately March 24 and 27. The Thai MFA interlocutors said they were unaware of any possible weaking of the TCG but pr [...]
2009-03-27 10:51:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD PHUM PGOV BM TH
09BANGKOK79THAILAND'S GOVERNING COALITION GAINS MODESTLY IN
[...] (SBU) Thailand held January 11 by-elections for 29 vacant constituency-based seats in the House of Representatives. Preliminary results show that the current governing coalition parties won 20 of the 29 seats, modestly increasing its majority in the House but not significantly changing the bal [...]
2009-01-12 10:59:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM TH
09BANGKOK790RED ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTESTS CONTINUE, THAKSIN
[...] (C) Anti-government "redshirt" protests continue outside of the Government House compound in Bangkok. Addressing the demonstrators by video link the nights of March 27-28, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra accused two leading Privy Councilors of directing the 2006 coup. The Privy Counc [...]
2009-03-30 09:53:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM ASEC TH
09BANGKOK813RED RALLIES CONTINUE, CALL FOR PROVINCIAL
[...] (C) Anti-government "redshirt" demonstrators continued to protest at the Government House compound March 31, seemingly settling in for long stay. While numbers shrink during the day, they increase during evening rallies built around former PM Thaksin's phone-ins, and the core protestors vow to [...]
2009-03-31 10:01:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM ASEC TH
09BANGKOK818Updates on Cases of Labor Abuse in Thailand
[...] (SBU) Summary: To follow-up on the Anoma, Prapha Navee, and Ranya Paew human trafficking-related labor abuse cases in Thailand (refs a and b),Embassy officials contacted a number of government and non-government officials over the past few weeks. Criminal prosecutions against suspects arrest [...]
2009-03-31 23:55:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PHUM KTIP TH
09BANGKOK822ENGAGING THE THAI ON THE LAO HMONG IN PETCHABUN
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: Having tolerated a decade-long Lao Hmong encampment at Wat Tham Krabok prior to resettlement to the U.S. in 2004-2005, which the Royal Thai Government thought would close the book on Indochina legacy issues, Thai authorities seem determined to handle more recent arriva [...]
2009-04-01 03:34:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PGOV TH
09BANGKOK892THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JCET Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below, who have been selected to participate in the [...]
2009-04-07 09:18:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK893THAILAND: LARGE-SCALE RED MARCH PLANNED FOR APRIL
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: The red-shirts' self-proclaimed "D-Day" rally set for April 8 may bring upwards of 100,000 opponents of the current Thai government into the streets of Bangkok, though privately one key red leader acknowledges the crowd map not top 50,000. The red-shirts' stated demand [...]
2009-04-07 10:27:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TH
09BANGKOK896THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JCET Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individual listed below, who has been selected to participate in the above- [...]
2009-04-08 02:03:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK907THAILAND PROTEST UPDATE: LARGE RED RALLY IN
[...] (C) Summary: The red-shirt's self-proclaimed "D-Day" rally dominated Bangkok April 8, with crowds growing to 70,000 by late afternoon, expected to peak in the evening, and to carry over into April 9. As of COB, there has been no violence reported. However, Royal Thai Government (RTG) official [...]
2009-04-08 10:51:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL TH
09BANGKOK930THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below, who have been selected to participate in th [...]
2009-04-09 05:35:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
09BANGKOK940ASIAN PUBLIC DEBT MANAGERS LAUNCH REGIONAL NETWORK
[...] (SBU) Summary: The second Asian Public Debt Management (APDM) Forum, held in Bangkok April 2-3, brought together government debt management officials from thirteen Asian countries to discuss the challenges of raising and managing fiscal resources in these volatile markets. The Forum participan [...]
2009-04-10 03:17:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EINV APECO TH
09BANGKOK952THAILAND STATEMENT CALLS NORTH KOREAN LAUNCH A
[...] (U) Following Embassy engagement with the MFA April 8 (Ref B),the Royal Thai Government subsequently released a statement expressing concern regarding North Korea's missile launch. The statement expressly states that Thailand believes the launch was in contravention of UNSCR 1718. 2. (U) [...]
2009-04-10 10:31:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM KNNP KN TH
09BANGKOK982LEADING ANTI-THAKSIN ACTIVIST SONDHI SHOT IN
[...] (SBU) Unidentified gunmen shot a leading "yellowshirt" political activist in Bangkok in the early morning hours of April 17. As of mid-day, the victim, Sondhi Limthongkul, was recovering from surgery. Sondhi previously led protests against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra but maintai [...]
2009-04-17 09:53:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV KJUS KDEM ASEC TH
09BANGKOK991THAI GOVERNMENT VS. THAKSIN: ARREST WARRANTS, PASSPORT REVOCATION, AND OVERTURE TO NICARAGUA
[...] (SBU) The RTG has formally informed the Embassy via diplomatic note of new measures against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra: the issuance of a new arrest warrant for inciting mob violence, and the revocation of Thaksin's Thai passport. These steps follow the eruption of mob violence in Pat [...]
2009-04-20 09:47:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CVIS CPAS KJUS NU TH
09BANGUI103FRAUD SUMMARY - BANGUI
[...] (U) This is Embassy Bangui's response to State 074840, regarding general conditions fraud, and consular fraud issues in the Central African Republic. Country Conditions 2. (U) The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country of 4.5 million people, ranked among the least developed c [...]
2009-05-26 11:07:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC CT
09BANGUI114RECENT VIOLENCE AGGRAVATES SIMMERING TENSIONS IN NORTHERN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Increased instability and violence in the northeast of the Central African Republic (CAR) is not waiting on the rains. As the summer downpours will make the unpaved roads of the Vakaga, Bamingui-Bangoran, and the Haute Kotto prefectures impassable between July and November, Post [...]
2009-06-08 17:58:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
09BANGUI115CARG TO VOTE YES FOR U.S. CANDIDATE FOR UN INTERNATIONAL
[...] (U) On the 4th of June, 2009, POLOFF delivered the referenced demarche concerning Lucretia Myers' candidacy for the UN International Civil Service Commission to Central African Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (DMFA),Ambrosine Kpongo. During the meeting, the DMFA said that the Ministry would [...]
2009-06-09 14:55:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIEDAORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR PREL UNGA CT
09BANGUI120FRENCH-CAR RELATIONS SERIOUSLY STRAINED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-17 08:29:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
09BANGUI123EMBASSY BANGUI'S REACTION TO THE WORLD BANK'S POVERTY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: AmEmbassy Bangui has reviewed the World Bank's Poverty Reduction Strategy Annual Progress Report (APR) of the Central African Republic and takes exception to much of the document. Post has seen little real progress or commitment on the part of Central African Republic's governmen [...]
2009-06-26 12:20:00Embassy BanguiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINR EAID ECIN ECON EFIN EINT
09BANGUI14TWO EVENINGS OF MUSIC IN BANGUI
[...] (U) SUMMARY: AmEmbassy Bangui recently hosted two piano concerts at the Chief of Mission's Residence; one for the Central African Government and international/diplomatic community and one for the small U.S. citizen community in the CAR. Both events were well and enthusiastically attended and h [...]
2009-01-30 11:24:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC ODIP PREL CT
09BANGUI155NDELE REMAINS THE LOCUS OF THE THREATS TO THE CARG
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ndele, Central African Republic (CAR) remains the locus of a serious threat to Central African political stability. While the Northeast and west maintain their violent potential, the Patriotic Convention for Justice and Peace (CPJP)goes into the rainy season increasingly politica [...]
2009-07-08 11:49:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
09BANGUI157CATCH 22 ON DISARMAMENT - WHY DDR IS NOT LIKELY TO WORK IN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The international community and the government of the Central African Republic (CARG) have attached much importance to Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) as the solution to the Central African Republic's (CAR) long running conflict. This would appear logical - d [...]
2009-07-13 12:18:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON CT
09BANGUI171CARG CONTINUES TO IMPEDE THE TRAVEL OF EMBASSY PERSONNEL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On Wednesday, July 29, 2009, Management Officer and Locally Engaged Staff were stopped for two hours by Central African gendarmes outside Grimari, Central African Republic. They were on their way to the town of Alindao to deliver tools to a Self-Help Project. This is the fifth ti [...]
2009-07-31 09:10:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
09BANGUI175HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CAR ACSS PARTICIPANTS
[...] (SBU) A search of Embassy biographic and human rights files found no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights as of this date by the following individuals nominated for an ACSS seminar in Lusaka, Zambia (August 2009): - Dr. Gbangai, Eudes, from the CAR army. DOB: 08/19/19 [...]
2009-08-07 12:27:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ASEC MASS PREL PINR PINS CT
09BANGUI181CONTROVERSIAL ELECTORAL CODE SIGNED INTO LAW, FUTURE OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On August 3, 2009, the controversial and much delayed Central African electoral code was signed into law by President Francois Bozize. Written as a consensus document after the Inclusive Political Dialogue (DPI) of December 2008, the law has since been reviewed by the Government, [...]
2009-08-11 16:29:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
09BANGUI185CONFLICT RESOLUTION IV GARNERS MAJOR COVERAGE IN CAR
[...] On August 5, IVP returnee Mrs. Catherine Samba-Panza, Senior Advisor to the National Council of Mediation in the Central African Republic (CAR) briefed the Ambassador on her participation on the IVP `Conflict Resolution.' A week later, she addressed a target audience of approximately fift [...]
2009-08-19 14:57:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC OIIP SCUL CT KWMN
09BANGUI191BANGUI RESPONSE TO STATE 087508 - STATE OF CIVILIAN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Fundamentally, the solution to the LRA incursion into the Central African Republic (CAR) does not lie on the Central African side. The humanitarian community, already overstretched by the enormous demands in the rest of the CAR is trying to respond to the relatively small (but gr [...]
2009-08-28 20:07:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PGOV PREL PHUM PINR MOPS CG UG SU CT
09BANGUI196CAR: STARVING IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite massive natural wealth that should provide a comfortable standard of living for its 4.3 million inhabitants, the CAR continues to struggle with extreme poverty, malnutrition, rampant banditry and several festering insurgencies. Our key goals of promoting a stable and pr [...]
2009-09-08 15:27:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON CT
09BANGUI22LEADER OF A FAILED STATE: HOW BOZIZE MAINTAINS POWER
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Francois Bozize took power in the Central African Republic on March 15, 2003 overthrowing Felix-Ange Patasse. It was his second attempt at that coup, but may have been only the last in a long series of extra-legal attempts to gain power. This message describes how Bozize, ofte [...]
2009-02-14 03:54:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON EAID CT
09BANGUI235CAR: PRESIDENT BOZIZE DELAYS IMPLEMENTATION OF USAID ROAD
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The USD 2.75 million USAID funded roads rehabilitation project set to launch on October 26, 2009 was delayed by President of the Central African Republic (CAR) Francois Bozize due to a perceived lack of government participation in the project. Despite fully informing the governm [...]
2009-10-30 11:56:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR EAID CT
09BANGUI237GROWING CHINESE INFLUENCE IN THE CAR EVIDENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A growing Sino-Central African (CAR) relationship is becoming increasingly evident in the CAR. President Bozize recently concluded his second state visit to China and sent another trade delegation back to Beijing shortly thereafter. Last week, the Chinese Ambassador laid the cor [...]
2009-11-04 16:01:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON CT
09BANGUI251INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION IN PLACE, BUT ELECTIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the Central African (CAR) elections of 2010 was sworn into existence on October 8, 2009 and its president, Pastor Joseph Binguimale, voted into position shortly thereafter. To date, the IEC has been largely quiet, and the general con [...]
2009-11-13 11:38:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
09BANGUI262CAR PM PLEDGES TO HELP US IMPLEMENT PROJECTS; FRUSTRATED BY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador and DCM met with Prime Minister Touadera on December 2 to discuss a number of issues; including the CARG approval of the road rehabilitation project, the still-pending MOU for the Property Rights and Artisanal Diamond Development (PRADD) project, the Trafficking in Pe [...]
2009-12-03 17:49:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON CT
09BANGUI272MINURCAT SRSG SPELLS OUT CONTINUED SECURITY THREATS IN NE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On December 16, 2009, Victor Angelo [PROTECT SOURCE], the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) of the United Nations Mission in Chad and the Central African Republic (MINURCAT) met with the Ambassador. At the former's request, the Ambassador gave the SRSG an upd [...]
2009-12-21 13:43:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR PREF KPKO CT
09BANGUI50DISASTER DECLARATION: CAR DISPLACED PERSONS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-25 19:04:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCT ECON PGOV PHUM PINR PREL
09BANGUI60RIOTS IN BANGUI: TENSIONS BOIL OVER AFTER THE MURDER OF A
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During the evening of March 5, 2009 a large riot broke out in the Miskine neighborhood of Bangui. The protesters were reacting to the severe assault on a police officer and respected member of the community by three members of the Presidential Guard. From approximately 7pm until [...]
2009-03-06 13:53:00Embassy BanguiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
09BANGUI62RECENT LIBYAN ACTIVITY IN THE CAR: A NEW CHAPTER IN AN OLD
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The apparent dissolution of the December 2008 Inclusive Political Dialogue in the Central African Republic has been precipitated by, among other events, the recent rebel activity of the FDPC, a group with strongly suspected ties to Libya (REFTEL 09 BANGUI 56). Libya's influence [...]
2009-03-09 10:33:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM ECON PINR CT
09BANGUI78STREET BATTLE BETWEEN FULANI AND LOCAL MERCHANTS LEAVES AT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At 6:30 AM on April 12, 2009, a group of Fulani herders attacked Muslim traders at the cattle market (Marche du Betail) twelve kilometers from the center of Bangui. Details are still unclear, but there are at least seventeen dead. The violence was not directed at U.S. citizens a [...]
2009-04-14 16:12:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
09BANGUI80A STATE OF DECAY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: From all corners of Central African society and the international community, there is a creeping sense that the Bozize government is increasingly feeble and may not last out the year. Post stresses that it has no/no solid evidence of any credible external or internal threat and [...]
2009-04-14 16:54:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
09BANGUI85AMBASSADOR'S TRAVEL TO KAGA BANDORO RESTRICTED BY CARG
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On Thursday, March 26, 2009, Ambassador and visiting AFRICOM officer departed Bangui, bound for the town of Kaga Bandoro to visit the various Central African and international organizations working in the region. Kaga Bandoro sits on one of the fault lines of conflict in the CAR [...]
2009-04-21 13:29:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
09BANGUI88CAR: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ACSS PARTICIPANTS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-23 08:42:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ASEC MASS PREL PINR PINS CT
09BANJUL114GUINEA-BISSAU AMBASSADOR TO THE GAMBIA CALLS ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-21 07:58:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SNAR GA
09BANJUL18THE GAMBIA: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] Per reftel, Embassy Banjul presents its Investment Climate Statement for 2009. ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. The Gambian government publicly espouses a liberal, open economic environment and free-market pricing, with a [...]
2009-01-22 17:59:00Embassy BanjulUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR
09BANJUL285FRAUD SUMMARY - BANJUL, MAR - AUG 2009
[...] Embassy Banjul submits the following fraud report covering March through August 2009. Post notes, however, that Conoff arrived only in July 2009 and is just becoming familiar with consular work in The Gambia. a. COUNTRY CONDITIONS: The Gambia, the smallest country on the mainland of Afric [...]
2009-09-23 15:01:00Embassy BanjulUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC GA
09BANJUL348Banjul in Brief
[...] Banjul is going nuts: On December 3rd Embassy Banjul convened a meeting of key stakeholders of The Gambia's (TG) cashew industry to introduce them to the African Cashew Alliance (ACA) and urge them to set up a National ACA Committee. The meeting was also convened as part of the efforts by th [...]
2009-12-08 09:45:00Embassy BanjulUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID PGOV KPAO TG
09BANJUL55GAMBIA: THE NEED FOR INCREASED LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUDICIAL
[...] Per instructions in reftel, Embassy Banjul hereby provides its assessment of the need for increased law enforcement and judicial training in The Gambia. --------------------------------- INTERNAL AND REGIONAL CHALLENGES --------------------------------- 2. The regional challenges for The [...]
2009-02-19 09:32:00Embassy BanjulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI KCRM ASEC XW XY XI GA
09BANJUL68AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH
[...] (C) Ambassador had a 2 hour meeting with President Jammeh on a wide range of issues, including the current state of bilateral relations, drug trafficking in the region, future assistance for The Gambia and the inquiry by Senator Durbin on the case of missing journalist Chief Manneh. Jammeh [...]
2009-03-02 14:52:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM SNAR GA
09BANJUL79OPPOSITION LEADER CHARGED WITH SPYING AND SEDITION
[...] (C) On Wednesday, March 11, 2009, opposition politician and former presidential candidate Mr. Halifa Sallah appeared in court charged with spying, acting with seditious intent and leading a procession without a police permit. Sallah was arrested March 8 and is likely to remain in detention bec [...]
2009-03-13 12:33:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV GA
09BANJUL96AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH GUINEA-BISSAU
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador called on Guinea-Bissau Ambassador to the Gambia Munira Ribeiro following assassination of the President and Military Chief of Staff in Bissau. Ambassador Ribeiro expressed little hope for a quick resolution to the current crisis in Guinea-Bissau. Meanwhile, Embassy s [...]
2009-03-30 16:31:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALAMGT PGOV PINR PREL SNAR
09BANJUL98THE GAMBIA SEEKS AIRCRAFT TO LAUNCH NATIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-31 15:57:00Embassy BanjulUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EAIR ETRD EXIM PGOV GA
09BARCELONA12USS MT. WHITNEY: CITY AUTHORITIES, POLICE RUN FOR COVER
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: CG met with a city council member and Director of the Guardia Urbana to express USG disappointment with police actions January 22 towards crewmen aboard the USS Mt. Whitney. CG told Barcelona authorities that quick communication either directly with the Commanding Officer of th [...]
2009-02-05 15:35:00Consulate BarcelonaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CASC PGOV SP
09BASRAH1BASRA PROVINCIAL ELECTION ROADMAP
[...] (C/REL MNFI) Summary: 81 political entities have registered for placement on the Basra provincial ballot, including eight coalitions and 19 independent candidates. Only eight Provincial Council members are running for re-election and many independent candidates have decided not to run, clear [...]
2009-01-15 10:14:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM IZ
09BASRAH11THE FINAL COMPLAINTS OF BASRA GOVERNOR WA'ELI
[...] (C) In a February 24 meeting with the REO, outgoing Governor Mohammed Wa'eli) characterized the State of Law coalition's victory as a surprise to everyone, including Prime Minister Maliki, and noted the fierce fighting within the coalition over the choice for governor. Wa'eli, accompanied by [...]
2009-03-04 10:56:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM IZ
09BASRAH12BASRA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT ELECTION
[...] (C) Summary: In two separate meetings, REO discussed local Christian-minority issues with Chaldean Father Emad Aziz al-Banna. Emad, de facto leader of the Christian community in Basra, expressed great satisfaction that Christians now have a designated seat on the Provincial Council (PC). Th [...]
2009-03-04 13:06:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM KIRF IZ
09BASRAH13CRACKS APPEAR IN STATE OF LAW COALITION
[...] (C) Summary: Divisions are appearing within the State of Law coalition just weeks after the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) projected its overwhelming victory in Basra's provincial election (reftel). According to REO contacts, the seemingly solid "Maliki" bloc suffers from inter [...]
2009-03-12 16:11:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM IZ
09BASRAH14BASRAH INVESTMENT COMMISSION CHALLENGES U.S. TO INVEST IN
[...] (SBU) Summary. Basra Investment Commission (BIC) representatives Haider Ali Fadhel and Ihsan Abdul-Jabar Isamaael touted Basra Province's investment prospects and progress during a March 8 visit to the Basra Regional Embassy Office (REO). Haider plugged Basra Province's strategic location, inf [...]
2009-03-20 15:28:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EWWT EPET ETRD IZ IR SY KU JO TU UK
09BASRAH15BASRA: PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE
[...] (SBU) In March 17-19 meetings with the Senior Advisor for Southern Iraq and the Regional Embassy Office, Basra political leaders all but conceded that the next provincial government will be headed by the Da'wa-led State of Law coalition, despite attempts by opposition parties to capitalize on [...]
2009-03-25 13:23:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON EINV IZ
09BASRAH16BASRAH AIRPORT AIMS TO BECOME TRANSPORT, COMMERCIAL HUB
[...] (SBU) Basrah International Airport (BIA) aims to play a future role in facilitating economic growth in southern Iraq, and become what Coalition and Basrah leaders hope will be a force-multiplier for hydrocarbon, services, ports, and other commercial activity. Historically under-utilized and rel [...]
2009-04-03 13:09:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EAIR ICAO ETRD IZ IR SA SY JO TU AE
09BASRAH19BASRA EXECUTIVES ELECTED ACCORDING TO MALIKI'S PLAN
[...] (C) Summary: The Basra Provincial Council (PC) elected new leadership on the evening of April 15. Although disagreements within the State of Law coalition over its gubernatorial nominee prevented an agreement during the PC's opening session, coalition members eventually agreed to follow a no [...]
2009-04-21 17:29:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM IZ
09BASRAH2MAJOR GENERAL AZIZ CONFIDENT ABOUT SECURITY BUT ACKNOWLEDGES
[...] (C) Summary: Meeting with the REO Director at Iraqi Army 14th Division Headquarters, Major General Abd al-Aziz al-Dalmi expressed confidence in his security plans for election day but acknowledged the likelihood of some violence, including political assassinations and a brief period of politic [...]
2009-01-25 14:27:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS ASEC IZ IR
09BASRAH21BASRAH: NEW TWIST IN IRAN-BASED HOUSING PROJECT
[...] (C) Basrah Investment Commission (BIC) advisor Ihsan Abdul-Jabar told REO that, contrary to widely held assumptions, the BIC has not submitted to Baghdad for approval a proposal for a USD 1 billion Iran-based Karman Company housing and development project in Basrah. In strictest confidence, I [...]
2009-04-26 14:08:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON EINV IZ IR
09BASRAH22NEW BASRA GOVERNOR SOUNDS CAUTIONARY NOTE
[...] (SBU) Summary: On April 28, new Basra Governor Dr. Shiltag Abud took the reins of power from outgoing Fadhila Governor Mohammed Wa'eli. In a ceremony that brought together members of the incoming and outgoing Provincial Councils, Shiltag sounded a cautionary note, observing that the provinc [...]
2009-04-30 18:04:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM ECON EINV IZ
09BASRAH3ELECTORAL OFFICE DIRECTOR SPEAKS ON FAILED REGION INITIATIVE
[...] (C/REL MNFI) Summary: REO met with Basra Governorate Electoral Office (GEO) Director Hazim Jodah on January 20. Jodah declared the failure of the federal region initiative and blamed Basra Governor Mohammed Wa'eli for its demise. Commenting on the elections, Jodah assessed the local security [...]
2009-01-25 14:40:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM IZ
09BASRAH4REO REACHES OUT TO LOCAL BLACK COMMUNITY
[...] (C) Summary: As a follow-up to the REO's December meeting with ethnically African candidates running in the Provincial Council (PC) elections, the REO visited an ethnically African neighborhood in Az Zubayr on January 14. The visit was hosted by leaders of the Iraqi Freedom Movement (IFM),a [...]
2009-01-26 18:35:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM IZ
09BASRAH52BASRAH: THE PORT OF UMM QASR AND AN OVERVIEW OF IRAQ'S PORT
[...] (SBU) Summary: The port of Umm Qasr, Iraq's only deepwater port, with significant U.S. assistance, has made major progress in its rehabilitation since 2003, following years of wars, damage and sanctions, and must continue to play a central role if Iraq's post-war economic recovery is to be sust [...]
2009-09-17 13:34:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EWWT EAID KSEC PREL PBTS ELTN IZ
09BASRAH53BASRA JOURNALIST DISCUSSES MALIKI VISIT, JOURNALISTIC
[...] (C) Summary. Local journalist and close PRT contact Majed Al-Brekan (strictly protect) dismissed Prime Minister Maliki's recent visit to Basra, ostensibly undertaken to deal with water shortages, as "entirely political," and said that that "all his promises were just talk." On the challenges [...]
2009-09-24 06:52:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALSOCI SCUL KPAO KMDR PGOV IZ
09BASRAH59(C) BASRA: SOUTH OIL COMPANY DIRECTOR OPTIMISTIC ABOUT
[...] (C) Summary: South Oil Company (SOC) Director General Dheyaa Jaafar told Basra Provincial Reconstruction Team and visiting Embassy Baghdad officers that a "completely different point of view" existed at SOC compared to just a few months ago, and international oil companies (IOCs) are now welcom [...]
2009-11-05 12:58:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ENRG EPET ELAB PGOV IZ IR
09BASRAH64BASRAH BLACK GOLD RUSH BEGINS: OIL COMPANIES FACE "DOING
[...] (U) This is a Basrah PRT reporting cable. Summary ------- 2. (SBU) With the conclusion of Iraq's second oil bid round, successful bidders and oil-service firms are now increasing their presence in Basrah. Four super giant fields recently awarded at auction lie in Basrah Province - Rumai [...]
2009-12-29 08:17:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ECON EINV PGOV SENV EAID IZ EWWT KCOR BTIO
09BASRAH65BASRAH BLACK GOLD RUSH BEGINS: OIL COMPANIES FACE "DOING
[...] (U) This is a Basrah PRT reporting cable. Summary ------- 2. (SBU) With the conclusion of Iraq's second oil bid round, successful bidders and oil-service firms are now increasing their presence in Basrah. Four super giant fields recently awarded at auction lie in Basrah Province - Rumai [...]
2009-12-29 09:08:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ECON EINV PGOV SENV EAID IZ EWWT KCOR BTIO
09BASRAH7BASRA PROVINCIAL ELECTION A SUCCESS
[...] (C) Summary: In a February 11 meeting with the REO, Governorate Electoral Office (GEO) Director Hazim Jodah expressed satisfaction with his staff's performance during the election and noted that representatives from various political entities had expressed similar sentiments. He praised the [...]
2009-02-20 18:28:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM IZ
09BASRAH8LOSING POLITICAL ENTITIES CRY FOUL
[...] (C) Summary: Representatives from 15 different political entities requested a ballot recount during a February 10 press conference in Basra. Among other complaints, the representatives asserted a discrepancy between the preliminary election results announced by the Independent High Electoral [...]
2009-02-22 11:21:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM IZ
09BAU339AZERBAIJAN: SCENESESTTER FOR GEN MCNABB'S BAKU
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-23 10:09:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MARR AF TU AM AJ
09BEIJING1012DEMARCHE DELIVERED CONCERNING DESIGNATION OF GOODS
[...] (S) PolOff delivered reftel A points concerning designation of goods and entities under UNSCR 1718 to Ambassador for Korean Peninsula Issues Yang Houlan in a pull-aside following his meeting with Senior East Asia Advisor for the Democratic staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Frank [...]
2009-04-16 09:39:00Embassy BeijingSECRETUNSC PARM KN CH KNNP
09BEIJING1028 U.S. Firms Voice Concerns about China's Stimulus Packages
[...] (SBU) Summary: A lack of transparency and "buy local" biases could thwart U.S. companies seeking to benefit from China's considerable stimulus package funding, according to representatives of major U.S. firms. Firms report that the plan has been used to support Chinese firms and create import [...]
2009-04-17 09:41:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EWWT EIND ETRD CH
09BEIJING1032CHINESE ACADEMICS ON AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN
[...] (C) Embassy contacts expressed cautious support for the new U.S. policy toward Afghanistan and Pakistan, though our interlocutors argued that the new strategy did not appropriately address the Kashmir issue. They were suspicious of long-term U.S. intentions in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Citin [...]
2009-04-17 10:23:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PTER NATO MOPS MARR CH PK AF IN
09BEIJING1044MEDIA REACTION: ADMIRAL ROUGHEAD'S VISIT TO CHINA,
[...] ADMIRAL ROUGHEAD'S VISIT TO CHINA a. "The U.S. fears China's anti-warship capabilities" The official Xinhua News Agency international news publication International Herald Leader (Guoji Xianqu Daobao)(04/20): "A former U.S. chief of naval operations once mentioned that China's research int [...]
2009-04-20 08:32:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR CH PREL ECON
09BEIJING1064BEIJING-BASED G-5 CHIEFS OF MISSION ON HIGH-LEVEL
[...] (C) At the regular meeting of G-5 Ambassadors in Beijing April 17, German Ambassador Michael Schaefer told the group that a Bundestag delegation had been able to hold a dinner meeting with Charter '08 writers and signers after the German Embassy informed the MFA and asked the Chinese government [...]
2009-04-21 09:39:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KIRF EFIN ECON CH FR JA GM UK
09BEIJING1076CHINA POSTAL LAW DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) Embassy delivered reftel demarche on China's Postal Law to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on April 22 in the form of a letter from Charge d'Affaires Daniel Piccuta to Assistant Minister LIU Jieyi. Liu, the most appropriate interlocutor, and the next lowest appropriate interloc [...]
2009-04-22 09:47:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD WTRO CH
09BEIJING1083INNER MONGOLIA GROWTH GOAL "ONLY" 13 PERCENT,
[...] (SBU) Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (IMAR) officials claimed March 30 that, while the IMAR's resource-based economy was faring better than that of China's export-oriented regions, the province was still feeling the ill effects of the global financial crisis. Some VIPs present at the openin [...]
2009-04-23 04:15:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR EPET PGOV CH
09BEIJING1115AUSTR STRATFORD AND DOC DAS KASOFF REVIEW
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a March 31-April 1 visit to Beijing that marked the first USTR/Commerce senior visit under the new Administration, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) for China Affairs Timothy Stratford and Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia Ira Kasoff out [...]
2009-04-25 10:35:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON KIPR EIND WTRO CH
09BEIJING1126PRC REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) China would like the United States to be elected to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC),MFA International Organizations and Conferences Human Rights Division official Chen Yingzhu told PolOff April 27. Chen requested that the United States support China, and noted that China "thinks highly [...]
2009-04-27 10:06:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNHRC UN CH
09BEIJING1131AGENDA FOR JUNE GICNT PLENARY IN THE HAGUE
[...] On April 29, PolOff joined Arjen van den Berg, Political Counselor at the Dutch Embassy in Beijing, and Andrey Chernyshov, Second Secretary at the Russian Embassy in Beijing, to present the proposed agenda for the June 16-17 2009 Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) Plenary Me [...]
2009-04-28 06:24:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL PTER MNUC KGIC KNNP CH RS NL
09BEIJING1135 MGSF01 H1N1 SWINE FLU OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 1 - NO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: As of COB April 28 Beijing time, no cases of swine influenza (AH1N1) virus infection in humans or livestock had been reported by the local press or government authorities. As a precaution, the Chinese General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine (AQ [...]
2009-04-28 09:48:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1171 MGSF01 H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 2
[...] (U) The World Health Organization (WHO) China Representative Hans Troedsson reported on April 28 that while an "unspecified number" of suspected H1N1 are cases currently being investigated in China, to date, there still are no confirmed cases of infection by the virus in humans or livestock. [...]
2009-04-30 09:45:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1172PRC: CHINESE SCHOLARS SUGGEST ACHIEVING NEAR-TERM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Chinese participants at a UK/France-sponsored seminar on UN Security Council Reform April 29 uniformly affirmed the need for UN Security Council reform, though none expressed any urgency in acting on this need. While offering generally positive views of the UK/France "intermedia [...]
2009-04-30 10:00:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC KUNR UN CH JA RS
09BEIJING1174BEIJING CONTACTS HAIL ECONOMIC"BREAKTHOUGH" AT
[...] (C) Embassy contacts trumpeted the outcome of the April 25-26 PRC-Taiwan dialogue in Nanjing as a breakthrough for cross-strait economic cooperation. Two contacts noted that the rapid progress since the renewal of talks in June 2008 had "exceeded expectations." The Financial Cooperation Agre [...]
2009-04-30 11:01:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECIN EFIN ETRD PREL TW CH
09BEIJING1176XXXXXXXXXXXXDISCUSSES G-20, DPRK,
[...] (C) Taiwan's participation as an observer at the upcoming May World Health Assembly (WHA) meetings demonstrated what could be achieved based on "one China, very broadly interpreted," XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX working lunch hosted by the Charge d'Affaires. XXXXXXXXXXXX said he would ask for approp [...]
2009-04-30 13:07:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPREL ECON EFIN PARM PHUM KUNR CH TW KN KS
09BEIJING1197 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 4
[...] (U) As of COB on May 5 Beijing Time, there are no confirmed cases of infection of humans or livestock by the A/H1N1 influenza virus on Mainland China. One case was confirmed in Hong Kong on May 1 (REF D). 2. (SBU) Two American citizens remain under quarantine. Two others who had crossed o [...]
2009-05-05 09:56:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1199MAY 5 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: FLU, QUARANTINES, VISA POLICY,
[...] Key points at the May 5 MFA press briefing: -- China has taken "urgent and temporary" measures to "protect the safety of the animal husbandry industry and the people" from the threat of H1N1 Influenza. -- The spokesperson had no information about reports that four American citizens have be [...]
2009-05-05 22:46:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV AMED MCAP CH MX CE CA AS KU JP
09BEIJING1210 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 5
[...] (U) As of COB on May 6 Beijing Time, there are no confirmed cases of infection of humans or livestock by the A/H1N1 influenza virus on Mainland China. One case was confirmed in Hong Kong on May 1 (REF E). 2. (SBU) Two American citizens remain under quarantine. --A 38 year-old female has [...]
2009-05-06 10:34:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1224 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 6 -
[...] (U) This cable corrects Beijing 1223. Please disregard Beijing 1223. AMERICANS IN QUARANTINE, QUARANTINE CHARGES, AND NOTIFICATION ----------------------- ------------------- ---------------- Â [...]
2009-05-07 10:34:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1241 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 3 Sent
[...] (U) As of COB on May 4 Beijing Time, there are no confirmed cases of infection of humans or livestock by the A/H1N1 influenza virus on Mainland China. One case was confirmed in Hong Kong on May 1 (REF C). 2. (SBU) Post has become aware of four American citizens who are being or were recent [...]
2009-05-08 08:55:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1245 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 7
[...] (U) As of COB on May 8 Beijing Time, there are no confirmed cases of infection of humans or livestock by the A/H1N1 influenza virus on Mainland China. One case was confirmed in Hong Kong on May 1 (REF F). 2. (SBU) The 20-year old American citizen who had been in quarantine since May 2 was [...]
2009-05-08 09:56:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1246CHINA - SHIP RECYCLING DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) Econoff coordinated with the Australian Embassy to deliver the demarche on the International Maritime Organization's (IMO's) Ship Recycling Convention to the Chinese Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on May 4. Chinese Government representatives stated they [...]
2009-05-08 09:56:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND ETRD EWWT IMO KTIA PREL SENV CH
09BEIJING1247BEIJING-BASED G-5 CHIEFS OF MISSION ON DPRK, GTMO
[...] (C) At the regular meeting of G-5 Ambassadors in Beijing May 8, French DCM Nicholas Chapuis reported that State Councilor Dai Bingguo told visiting former French President Chirac that the West would not gain from more sanctions on North Korea. Dai reportedly said that "the lever of economic d [...]
2009-05-08 10:39:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KIRF ECON CH FR JA GM UK
09BEIJING1249WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY: CHINESE REPORTERS AND
[...] (C) PRC journalists and bloggers lamented continued government restrictions on the media and the Internet at a May 3 Charge-hosted dinner, organized jointly by Embassy POL and PAS sections, to mark World Press Freedom Day. Our contacts, mostly outspoken journalists and bloggers in their earl [...]
2009-05-08 12:01:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPROP PHUM PGOV PREL KFLU CH JA
09BEIJING1261CHINA/RUSSIA: FM YANG'S VISIT TO MOSCOW REAFFIRMS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: China and Russia share a common interest in a multi-polar world and "democratization of international relations," but the China-Russia strategic partnership is "not an alliance and not directed at a third country," according to an MFA official. The official said China and Russia [...]
2009-05-11 08:56:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER ENRG EWWT EPET MARR CH RS AF
09BEIJING1264 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 8 -
[...] (SBU) On May 11, China's Ministry of Health (MOH) reported the first confirmed case of H1N1 on Mainland China. (NOTE: One confirmed case had previously been reported in Hong Kong on May 1(REF E) END NOTE). The 30 year-old male, a Chinese national, is a graduate student in St. Louis. He arri [...]
2009-05-11 11:49:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1272EMBASSY PROTESTS TREATMENT OF AMERICAN JOURNALISTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Following reports of detention and harassment of U.S. journalists attempting to report in Tibetan areas of western China, the Embassy has thrice protested to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In an April 17 meeting, PressOff asked the MFA to clarify rules governing foreig [...]
2009-05-12 09:36:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPROP PGOV PREL PHUM CH
09BEIJING1274 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 9
[...] (SBU) As of COB May 12, China's Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported one confirmed case of H1N1 on Mainland China, in Chengdu (REF A). One confirmed case had previously been reported in Hong Kong on May 1 (REF F). STATUS OF AMCIT QUARANTINE CASES -------------------------------- 2. (SB [...]
2009-05-12 10:51:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1283 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 10
[...] (SBU) On May 13, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) posted a travel advisory about travel to the U.S. related to the H1N1 outbreak. Earlier in the day, MFA had notified Embassy Beijing of their intent to issue the travel advisory, noting that the advisory is not a travel warning, but rat [...]
2009-05-13 11:04:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1296CHINA WATCHERS CONFERENCE MAY 7-9
[...] (C) Embassy Beijing warmly thanks the participants in the China Watchers Conference, held in Beijing May 7-9. The new conference brought together participants from 17 different posts and commands, including multiple agencies and members of the analyst community. Participants exchanged views o [...]
2009-05-14 09:43:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL OTRA AMGT PGOV CH
09BEIJING1298 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 11
[...] (SBU) As of COB May 14, there are two confirmed cases of H1N1 on Mainland China, one in Jinan City (Shandong Province) confirmed on May 13, and one in Chengdu confirmed on May 11 (REF A and C). There had been one confirmed case previously reported in Hong Kong on May 1 (REF F),and Hong Kong c [...]
2009-05-14 10:57:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1311China's Africa Aid Aims to Achieve
[...] (SBU) Summary. China has a distinct approach to Africa development assistance and is open to exchanging views with the United States. Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) officials provided an overview to Emboffs of their African aid priorities, but skimped on budget and project details. They ack [...]
2009-05-15 08:43:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON EAID EINV CH
09BEIJING1335 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 13
[...] (U) As of May 18, there are three confirmed cases of H1N1 on Mainland China. China's Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on May 16 the first confirmed case of infection of influenza A(H1N1)in Beijing Municipality. There are two other confirmed H1N1 cases on Mainland China (REF D and F). Hong K [...]
2009-05-18 10:43:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1336XXXXXXXXXXXXX
[...] (C) CDA spoke by phone with XXXXXXXXXXXXX to discuss recent pressure by the Chinese government to censor the company's Chinese website, accelerated perhaps by the approach of significant political anniversaries.XXXXXXXXXXXXX averred that the root of the problem was China's Politburo Standing Comm [...]
2009-05-18 23:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALETRD PGOV SOCI SCUL ECON CH
09BEIJING1339 CHINA'S AUTO INDUSTRY ENJOYS RECORD SALES FOR FOURTH
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Record auto sales in April suggest that China's auto support plan is providing a significant boost to the industry. April auto sales data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) show that 1.15 million vehicles were sold, the fourth straight month of [...]
2009-05-19 04:21:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND OTRA SENV CH
09BEIJING1352 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 14
[...] (U) As of May 19, there are four confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) on Mainland China. China's Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that the suspected case in Guangzhou reported on May 18 has been confirmed as influenza A (H1N1) positive by China CDC (REF A). There are three other confirmed H [...]
2009-05-19 10:50:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1377 TFFLU01: H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 16
[...] (U) China's Ministry of Health (MOH) notified Embassy Beijing on May 21 that the Beijing Health Bureau reported its second confirmed case of influenza A (H1N1) on May 20. This is the fifth confirmed cases on Mainland China. Hong Kong also has three confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1). -- [...]
2009-05-21 10:11:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1378"UNHAPPY CHINA": NATIONALISTIC RUBBISH OR CLARION
[...] (C) The book "Unhappy China," a nationalistic rant against the United States and China's own supposedly West-worshipping elite, sold briskly in China following its release in March, but sales appear to have tapered off. China's official media have been largely critical of the book. Only a "sm [...]
2009-05-21 11:25:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPROP PGOV PREL PHUM CN
09BEIJING1384SINO-INDIAN RELATIONS A MIXED BAG OF TENSIONS,
[...] (C) Chinese academic and Indian diplomatic contacts in recent meetings painted a mixed picture of Sino-Indian ties. Interlocutors cited historic tensions and present disagreements, but also noted that incremental progress had been made. Chinese scholars downplayed the "String of Pearls" strat [...]
2009-05-22 09:59:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS PBTS PHSA IN NP PK CH
09BEIJING1387TIANANMEN: JUNE 4 MEMORIES REMAIN FRESH FOR
[...] (C) Twenty years on, the June 4, 1989 violent crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators continues to have a powerful impact on Chinese society and politics, despite the fact that the event remains a taboo subject, according to a range of Embassy contacts. The Party has reportedly created a sp [...]
2009-05-22 12:37:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL PROP CH
09BEIJING1390TIANANMEN: JUNE 4 MEMORIES REMAIN FRESH FOR
[...] (C) Twenty years on, the June 4, 1989 violent crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators continues to have a powerful impact on Chinese society and politics, despite the fact that the event remains a taboo subject, according to a range of Embassy contacts. The Party has reportedly created a sp [...]
2009-05-25 12:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL PROP CH
09BEIJING1396 H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 17
[...] (U) As of May 26, China's Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced twelve confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) on Mainland China. There are five confirmed cases in Beijing, and one case each in the following cities: Chengdu, Jinan City (Shandong Province),Guangzhou, Fuzhou (Fujian Province),[...]
2009-05-26 11:01:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1398PRC/DPRK: CHINESE MFA ON UNSC RESOLUTION RE DPRK
[...] (C) China wanted any UN Security Council resolution responding to the DPRK's May 25 nuclear test to be measured, be made in the interest of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, and support the denuclearization of the Peninsula and the Six-Party Talks, MFA North American Affairs DG Zheng [...]
2009-05-26 13:39:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM KNNP MOPS KN KS CH
09BEIJING1404HUMAN TRAFFICKING MOVIE DIRECTOR TELLS STUDENTS TO
[...] (C) A recent Embassy showing of "Blind Mountain," a PRC film depicting a young, college-educated Chinese woman who is trafficked for marriage to a poor farmer in rural Shaanxi Province, elicited strong reactions from a student audience. In a Q&A session afterward with the film's director Li Yan [...]
2009-05-27 05:52:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SMIG KTIP KCRM KWMN CH
09BEIJING1434PRC/DPRK: CHINA RESPONDS WITH SPECIFICITY TO U.S.
[...] (C) China supported adoption of a new UN Security Council Resolution that would respond appropriately to the May 25 DPRK nuclear test, MFA Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei told Charge d'Affaires May 31. The resolution would demonstrate the international community's seriousness in safeguarding th [...]
2009-05-31 13:44:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM KNNP MOPS KN KS CH
09BEIJING145TAIWAN: HU JINTAO'S DECEMBER 31 SPEECH SETS MORE
[...] (C) In his December 31 speech, President Hu Jintao established a more realistic, flexible and less urgent policy direction on Taiwan, according to Embassy contacts. The speech's purpose is to establish new "guiding principles" that elevate Hu's "Six Points" on Taiwan policy to the level of De [...]
2009-01-16 08:38:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MOPS CH TW
09BEIJING146CHINA-AFGHANISTAN RELATIONS
[...] (C) Afghan Embassy First Secretary Meerwais Nab told PolOffs January 14 that China and Afghanistan have good bilateral relations, but he noted Chinese concerns, including the presence of U.S. forces near the Sino-Afghan border, India's influence in Afghanistan, "elements" in Afghanistan assist [...]
2009-01-16 08:45:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL KSCA PTER SNAR ETRD PK IN AF CH
09BEIJING1466 H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 18
[...] (U) As of COB June 2, China's Ministry of Health (MOH) has officially communicated information about 43 confirmed cases of infection by the novel 2009 A/H1N1 influenza virus and one suspected case. Ten of those confirmed cases involve American citizens. Confirmed cases have been detected in e [...]
2009-06-02 09:42:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1467BEIJING GEARS UP FOR JUNE 4 ANNIVERSARY
[...] (C) On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the June 4, 1989 violent crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, China's security forces are warning well-known activists against protest activities and putting many under virtual house arrest. Despite tight Party control of Inte [...]
2009-06-02 10:57:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM CH
09BEIJING1476 CHINESE BID TO BUY HUMMER AWAITS GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. A Chinese industrial machinery company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with General Motors (GM) to purchase its civilian Hummer brand. A GM China official (protect) confirmed that Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery does not have experience in the autom [...]
2009-06-03 23:24:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV SENV CH
09BEIJING149REPORTED AZADEGAN DEAL NOT OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED
[...] (U) Citing Iranian media, official Chinese media outlets are reporting that China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) signed a USD 1.76 billion agreement allowing CNPC to develop the North Azadegan oil field. According to the reports, development [...]
2009-01-16 10:54:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET EINV PREL PARM PTER MNUC POL
09BEIJING1500 CONGRESSMEN KIRK AND LARSEN'S MEETING WITH MINISTER OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: Congressmen Mark Kirk and Rick Larsen met with Minister of Commerce Chen Deming May 31 under the auspices of a National Committee on U.S.- China Relations visit. Chen praised the legislators' work as Co-Chairs of the Congressional U.S.-China Working Group. Chen observed tha [...]
2009-06-05 04:40:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EFIN EAGR ECON PREL MCAP WTRO CH AF
09BEIJING151 CHINA ANNOUNCES STEEL AND AUTO INDUSTRY SUPPORT PLANS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The State Council approved industrial support plans for the auto and steel sectors on January 14, the first two of ten industry focused plans to help those sectors hardest hit by the economic slowdown. The measures will support domestic demand, protect employment and promote en [...]
2009-01-16 11:45:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEIND EMIN ECON SENV CH
09BEIJING1521 CHINA TO INTRODUCE GREEN ENERGY SUPPORT
[...] (SBU) Summary: China's National Energy Administration (NEA) has announced it will soon submit a support plan for the alternate energy sector. Although specific details have not yet been released, the plan will focus on more-efficient and alternative energies--particularly wind and solar-- a [...]
2009-06-07 22:53:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV SENV CH
09BEIJING1522Brazilian President Lula's Trip
[...] (SBU) Summary. During President Lula's trip to China, Brazil and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen their relationship and finalized China Development Bank's (CDB) $10 billion loan to Petrobras. Details of the deal indicate that China will not acquire stakes in any Brazilian oil [...]
2009-06-08 01:37:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EINV EIND PREL EFIN EPET
09BEIJING1536FRANCE-CHINA TENSION OVER DALAI LAMA, AFRICA ASSISTANCE,
[...] (SBU) Economic Counselor Josselin Kalifa and Financial Counselor Pierre Mongrue from the French Embassy in Beijing told Econoffs June 5 that Sino-French relations are on the mend following several months during which China gave France the cold shoulder as punishment for President Sarkozy's Dece [...]
2009-06-08 09:56:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON EFIN EAID EINV ETRD PHUM AU CH
09BEIJING1538COMPUTER INDUSTRY CONTEMPLATES RESPONSE TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Emboffs met on June 8 with representatives of several trade associations to further discuss their reactions to the Chinese government's mandate that all computers sold in China after July 1 be preinstalled with "Green Dam" Internet filtering software (reftel). Those present el [...]
2009-06-08 12:15:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PGOV PHUM SOCI SCUL ECON CH
09BEIJING1543 CHINA/RUSSIA: CROSS-BORDER TRADE SUFFERS FROM ECONOMIC
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: China-Russia cross-border trade has dropped noticeably since October 2008, due largely to Russia's economic troubles and a Russian crackdown on Russian shuttle traders, according to Chinese officials in the border town of Suifenhe in Heilongjiang Province. Suifenhe officials ha [...]
2009-06-09 06:50:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON EIND ETRD CH RS
09BEIJING1547CDA AND MFA DG ZHENG ZEGUANG: DPRK, MIL-MIL,
[...] (C) In a June 9 luncheon hosted by the Charge, MFA North American and Oceanian Affairs Department Director General Zheng Zeguang said that senior officials who met with Deputy Secretary Steinberg had been impressed by his seriousness of purpose and by his explanation of the U.S. position on how [...]
2009-06-09 09:59:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PGOV CASC SENV CH
09BEIJING1548 H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 19
[...] (U) As of COB June 9, China's Ministry of Health (MOH) has officially communicated information about 97 confirmed cases of infection by the novel 2009 influenza A/H1N1. 27 of those confirmed cases involve American citizens. Confirmed cases have been detected in nine provinces and the municip [...]
2009-06-09 10:14:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1556 China/Economic Rebalancing: New Growth
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. China's export-dependent growth model has served it well, but that model has now reached its limits, according to locally-based foreign economists. Domestic consumption could fuel future growth but it will take many years -- even decades -- to achieve the fundamental economic [...]
2009-06-10 07:08:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EINV EDEV CH
09BEIJING1582UK-CHINA ECON DIALOGUE: NO LONGER A “BLOODY
[...] (C) While the 2008 first round of the UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) was a "bloody disaster," the second meeting, held in London May 11, 2009, produced "decent results," according to UK Embassy Econoff Tamsin Rees, who coordinated the UK Embassy's contributions to the event. Rees sa [...]
2009-06-12 02:23:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON EFIN EAID EINV ETRD PHUM AU-1 CH
09BEIJING1587MEDIA REACTION: A/H1N1 VIRUS, TIBET, NORTH KOREA
[...] A/H1N1 VIRUS "Alert level of H1N1 is raised to the highest. This is the first time in 41 years" The Shanghai-based Shanghai Media Group (SMG) publication, China Business News (Diyi Caijing)(06/12): "The World Heath Organization is expected to announce that H1N1 is pandemic. This is the fi [...]
2009-06-12 09:13:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR CH PREL ECON
09BEIJING1589SCO: SECRETARIAT STAFF PREDICT NOT MUCH NEW AT
[...] (C) Contrary to MFA official comments trumpeting the importance of the upcoming SCO summit in Yekaterinburg June 15-16, officials at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretariat in Beijing downplayed expectations for new developments at the summit in a meeting with PolOff June 12. T [...]
2009-06-12 11:47:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ETRD ENRG ZK XD CH RS IR
09BEIJING1598MEDIA REACTION: GREEN DAM SOFTWARE, EASTERN TURKISTAN,
[...] GREEN DAM SOFTWARE "Green Dam software; an American company plans to sue over plagiarism" The official Communist Party international news publication Global Times (Huanqiu Shibao)(06/15): "Recently, China has fulfilled its promise to open its network. This has received global compliments. [...]
2009-06-15 23:21:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR CH PREL ECON
09BEIJING1602 China/Economic Plans: Continued Reform Endorsed
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Beijing's 2009 economic planning document, in contrast to last year's version and some of the trends evident in China's recent economic support and stimulus plans, endorses liberalization and economic transformation. Financial reform continues. China's largest state-owned enter [...]
2009-06-15 23:22:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EINV EIND EFIN EAGR ENRG EDEV SENV CH
09BEIJING1631CHINA -- 2009 TIP REPORT DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] On June 16, PolOff delivered ref A demarche, outlining the publication of the annual TIP report, to An Gang, Director of the MFA's North American and Oceanian Division. An told PolOff that China hoped that the United States would "stop releasing such annual reports." An informed PolOff that [...]
2009-06-17 03:18:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP ELAM KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG
09BEIJING1636 H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 20
[...] (U) As of COB June 16, China's Ministry of Health (MOH) has officially communicated information about 227 confirmed cases of infection by the novel 2009 influenza A/H1N1. Of the confirmed cases, 70 are American citizens. Confirmed cases have been detected in 15 provinces and the municipaliti [...]
2009-06-17 07:00:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING165PRC SPECIAL ENVOY LAYS OUT POSITION ON GAZA,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: China's Special Envoy to the Middle East Peace Process Ambassador Sun Bigan described for PolMinCouns January 20 the five principles that China believes are necessary for progress in the Middle East Peace Process in light of the current situation in Gaza. In addition to calling [...]
2009-01-20 10:54:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PHUM MEPP CH IS
09BEIJING1654CHINA'S NON-FERROUS METALS INDUSTRY GETS GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: China announced May 11 a detailed three-year plan to stimulate its non-ferrous metals industry focused on industrial consolidation and technology innovation. The plan encourages regrouping among non-ferrous metal companies with the goal of forming three to five large-scale corpo [...]
2009-06-18 04:17:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EWWT EIND ETRD CH
09BEIJING1661CHINA/RUSSIA: CHINESE SCHOLAR AND RUSSIAN
[...] (C) Despite China and Russia's public statements about the importance of their strategic partnership, neither country viewed its bilateral relationship as its top foreign policy priority, a Chinese expert on Russia told PolOff June 15. The scholar predicted that the Shanghai Cooperation Organi [...]
2009-06-18 10:48:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EFIN ENRG EWWT EPET MARR CH RS
09BEIJING1679PRC/SOUTH PACIFIC: INTERNATIONAL ISOLATION OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: While Chinese government interlocutors continued to stress the centrality of "non-interference" to China's foreign policy, a Fijian EmbOff told us a new package of Chinese economic assistance to Fiji announced earlier this year arrived just as western sanctions were proving probl [...]
2009-06-19 08:39:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID ETRD CH FI AS NZ
09BEIJING1680PRC: AFGHAN FM SPANTA VISIT AFFIRMS POSITIVE
[...] (C) Afghan FM Spanta's June 9-11 visit to China provided both sides an opportunity to affirm positive bilateral relations but produced no new bilateral economic or security initiatives, according to MFA and Afghan Embassy contacts. While China reiterated its commitment to assist in Afghanistan [...]
2009-06-19 08:41:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PTER NATO MOPS MARR EAID EINV CH AF
09BEIJING1698PRC: SCHOLARS DOWNPLAY POSSIBILITY OF HIGH-PROFILE
[...] (C) The United States "should not expect too much" from China in terms of high-profile advocacy of potentially controversial or unpopular strategies associated with the United States, particularly in Pakistan, Chinese academic contacts told the U.S. Embassy in recent weeks. They described PRC [...]
2009-06-22 10:36:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PTER NATO MOPS MARR EAID CH PK AF
09BEIJING1705 H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP # 21
[...] (SBU) The Ministry of Health (MOH) has scaled back its H1N1 reporting system. As of June 21, MOH now only requires daily case tallies from the Health Departments in the municipalities and provinces and no longer requires case-by-case reporting. MOH notification to Embassy Beijing now reflects [...]
2009-06-23 09:13:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09BEIJING1708MALAY PM IN CHINA: COMMEMORATING 35 YEARS OF
[...] (C) Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's June 2-5 trip focused on the commemoration of 35 years of China-Malaysia relations and resulted in no new substantive initiatives, according to an MFA official and a Malaysian Embassy contact. Though the two sides touched lightly on extant disputes in [...]
2009-06-23 09:44:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD MARR MY CH KS
09BEIJING1711SWEDISH DIPLOMAT DECLARED PNG IN POSSIBLE
[...] (C) Helena Reitberger, First Secretary at the Swedish Embassy in Beijing, told Poloff June 23 that she had been declared persona non grata (PNG) by the Chinese government and was required to depart China no later than June 30. She said she had been called in by the MFA and informed of the dec [...]
2009-06-23 13:24:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM ECON KIRF SW CH
09BEIJING1734LIU XIAOBO ARRESTED ON SUBVERSION CHARGES
[...] (C) A June 24 Xinhua press release announced the formal arrest of dissident writer and Charter 08 signer Liu Xiaobo on the charge of inciting the subversion of the state. PolOff contacted Liu Xiaobo's wife, Liu Xia, who confirmed the press release. Liu Xia said police had also told her th [...]
2009-06-24 10:59:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL CH
09BEIJING174CHINA: VISA DELAYS SET BACK WESTINGHOUSE PROJECT, THREATEN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Westinghouse's execution of a multi-billion dollar contract to build nuclear power units in China -- a source of thousands of U.S. jobs -- continues to be hindered by visa processing delays, specifically the 9 weeks currently required for Visas Mantis Security Advisory Opinion ( [...]
2009-01-21 09:02:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCMGT CVIS OEXC ECON ENRG EINV TRGY KNNP KSCA CH
09BEIJING1747JAPANESE EMBOFFS ON ECONOMIC DIALOGUE, INVESTMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Japanese Emboffs, described the June 7 China-Japan High-level Economic Dialogue (HLED) as making little progress on substantive matters but enjoying good atmospherics. The most recent meeting of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese negotiators to discuss a trilateral investment treaty w [...]
2009-06-25 06:13:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON EFIN EAID EINV ETRD CH JA KS PK
09BEIJING1757JUNE 25 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: GOOGLE, FISHERMEN IN INDONESIA,
[...] Key points at the June 25 MFA press briefing: -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Qin Gang stated that recently Google was spreading "lewd and vulgar content," and as an internet enterprise operating in China, Google should "earnestly" abide by Chinese law. All punitive measures take [...]
2009-06-25 11:01:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL PHUM PGOV PHSA PBTS EINT EPET ETRD BM CE
09BEIJING176PROSPECTS FOR SINO-EU RELATIONS IN 2009
[...] (C) Summary: The cancellation of the China-EU Summit, slated for December 1, was the culmination of a year of poor relations between China and France, according to European Embassy contacts. Since France ceded the rotating EU Presidency to the Czech Republic on January 1, however, China has [...]
2009-01-21 09:05:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM ECON KIRF XG EZ CH
09BEIJING1761PRC/DPRK: CHINESE SCHOLARS ON UNSCR 1874 AND
[...] (C) Chinese scholars in recent conversations with PolOff said that Pyongyang's response to UNSCR 1874 had been "tepid" so far and that North Korea's domestic political situation did not appear to be tense. The DPRK had not anticipated such a strong reaction to its nuclear test from the internation [...]
2009-06-26 07:14:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PARM KNNP MOPS EFIN KN KS CH
09BEIJING177EU'S TAKE ON THE SINO-EU STRATEGIC DIALOGUE:
[...] (C) Summary: In contrast to previous years, the January 19 Sino-EU Strategic Dialogue was surprisingly productive, according to the Czech Embassy. After an initial Chinese diatribe on Tibet, the remainder of the dialogue was open, friendly, and "more than just talking points." Though the fo [...]
2009-01-21 09:14:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM ECON KIRF XG EZ TW CH
09BEIJING18212009 U.S.-CHINA DEFENSE CONSULTATIVE TALKS (DCT),
[...] (C) During the first session of the 10th U.S.-PRC Defense Consultative Talks (DCT) held June 23-24 2009 in Beijing, both the U.S. and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) delegations affirmed that presidents of the two countries had charged them with improving the military-to-military relations [...]
2009-07-01 00:38:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MOPS CH TW
09BEIJING1844SCO SUMMIT: CHINA WEIGHS LEADERSHIP ROLE AS
[...] (C) Chinese and other Shanghai Organization (SCO) member countries' diplomats told us that the June 16 SCO summit in Yekaterinburg had served primarily as a forum for SCO members to demonstrate a sense of urgency in responding to the global financial crisis, eclipsing discussion about increasin [...]
2009-07-05 02:50:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER EAID ETRD ENRG ZK XD CH RS IR
09BEIJING186LAND AND SOCIAL STABILITY IN RURAL CHINA: A
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Discontent and the potential for rural unrest involving land disputes may be increasing despite the Government's recent emphasis on reforming rural land policy. Little substantive progress has been made to reform rural land policy since the announcement of new reforms at the Oc [...]
2009-01-22 03:16:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALCH EAGR ECON EFIN PGOV SOCI
09BEIJING1868140 DEAD IN URUMQI RIOTS, DEATH TOLL MAY GO
[...] (C) During the course of July 6, China's official media steadily revised upward the death toll from July 5 rioting in Urumqi, Xinjiang, to 140. The Xinhua News Agency warned the final figure could be higher. 828 people were injured and police have made "hundreds" of arrests, the agency report [...]
2009-07-05 11:27:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PROP CH
09BEIJING1877JULY 7 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: XINJIANG, RUSSIA
[...] Key points at the July 7 MFA press briefing: - Regarding the events in Xinjiang, MFA spokesperson Qin said that the "facts could not be clearer" and that an "evil crime" had taken place that some people called a "peaceful demonstration." Qin said that these people were cowards and "totally l [...]
2009-07-07 11:38:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV CH RS
09BEIJING1878UNREST CONTINUES IN URUMQI, COUNTER DEMONSTRATION
[...] (C) During a third day of unrest in Urumqi, large numbers of rioters of Han nationality engaged in counter protests directed at Uighur residents and businesses. According to a U.S. Embassy officer in Urumqi, as of 1800 local time, unrest, including explosions and the use of tear gas by police [...]
2009-07-07 11:59:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PROP CH
09BEIJING1929TENSIONS SUBSIDE IN URUMQI UNDER CONTINUED HEAVY
[...] (C) Poloff in Urumqi witnessed no new disturbances during the course of July 9. Public transportation was operational and many businesses had reopened. Poloff witnessed Uighurs walking unmolested in predominantly Han neighborhoods. Uighur neighborhoods appeared to have far less activity and fo [...]
2009-07-09 11:03:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM CH
09BEIJING1945EMBASSY AIR QUALITY TWEETS SAID TO "CONFUSE" CHINESE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. At the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),ESTH Off and MED Off met on July 7 with Mr. WANG Shuai of MFA's Office of U.S. Affairs to respond to MFA's concerns about recent publicity in international and local press surrounding an air quality monitor installed on t [...]
2009-07-10 07:34:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV CASC KGHG TRGY ENRG PREL CH
09BEIJING1954XINJIANG SITREP FOR JULY 10, 2009
[...] (C) No major incidents of unrest occurred during in Urumqi during the course of July 9, though Embassy officers witnessed a brief scuffle as security forces broke up a demonstration of about 30 Uighurs in front of western journalists on July 10. The People's Armed Police (PAP) presence in the [...]
2009-07-10 11:36:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPGOV PREL PHUM CASC CH
09BEIJING1969PRC SCHOLARS URGE QUICK ASSISTANCE FOR IDPS; WARY
[...] (C) State Council-affiliated academics told Embassy officers that recent progress on counter-terrorism efforts in Pakistan could collapse if the basic needs of IDPs resulting from military operations were not addressed quickly. According to Chinese scholars, mistrust of U.S. military intention [...]
2009-07-13 10:07:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PTER NATO MOPS MARR EAID CH PK AF
09BEIJING1970RISE IN MASS INCIDENTS WORRISOME BUT NOT YET A THREAT TO OVERALL STABILITY, CONTACTS SAY
[...] (C) A jump in the number of "mass incidents," or violent protests against local governments, in June is unrelated to the recent ethnic riots in Xinjiang and does not signal a threat to overall social stability, Embassy contacts report. However, violent incidents indicate serious discontent belo [...]
2009-07-13 10:21:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ASEC CH
09BEIJING1971China's new super think tank
[...] (SBU) Summary: In response to widespread official and media criticism of Chinese think tanks' failure to adequately respond to the global financial crisis, China's Premier Wen Jiabao pushed for the creation of a new think tank with an impressive roster of high-level members. The center made i [...]
2009-07-13 10:47:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PREL EFIN CH
09BEIJING1972URUMQI CALM -- JULY 13 SITREP
[...] (C) Urumqi and Kashgar remained calm July 11-13, according to a U.S. Embassy team on the ground there, with no reports of new violence. The government July 11 revised the official death toll upward to 184 and provided an ethnic breakdown which showed that three quarters of the riot fatalities [...]
2009-07-13 10:53:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PROP CH
09BEIJING1973INDONESIAN FM VISIT TO BEIJING
[...] (C) Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda's July 1-3 trip to Beijing concentrated mainly on positive aspects of Sino-Indonesia ties, including signing of an extradition treaty, and further development of the strategic partnership, according to MFA and Indonesian Embassy contacts. However [...]
2009-07-13 10:54:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD ENRG EFIN PBTS MARR ID CH
09BEIJING1974 H1N1 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK - CHINA SITREP #24
[...] (U) China's Ministry of Health (MOH) informed Post on July 13 that as of July 11, it would no longer be sending daily notifications on newly-confirmed H1N1 cases and directed us to the MOH website for the latest H1N1 information. MOH now posts a daily announcement on their website that includ [...]
2009-07-14 03:19:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL
09BEIJING1989PRC: INDIAN ACTIONS ON ARUNACHAL PRADESH DESIGNED
[...] (C) Chinese scholars believe the media-hyped controversies over recent Indian troop movements near the disputed province of Arunachal Pradesh and the province's inclusion in the Asia Development Bank's Country Strategy for India reflect India's desire to pressure China to recognize India's terr [...]
2009-07-14 10:03:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PTER MOPS MARR EAID CH IN
09BEIJING1990SHOOTING ELEVATES URUMQI TENSIONS AND SECURITY
[...] (C) Urumqi was largely calm July 14 but the fatal shooting of two Uighurs by police on July 13 appeared to have resulted in an increased People's Armed Police (PAP) presence in Uighur neighborhoods and the closure of many shops that had only recently reopened. Jiefang Nan Road, where the inci [...]
2009-07-14 11:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PROP TU CH
09BEIJING2004TRAFFIC CONTROLS REMAIN IN URUMQI UIGHUR QUARTER
[...] (C) Embassy officers in Urumqi reported continued high security, including traffic controls, in the Uighur sections of the city July 15. About 50 percent of businesses in the Uighur quarter were closed, including large markets and bazaars. Uighurs remained fearful of being seen speaking at l [...]
2009-07-15 10:53:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PROP PTER CH
09BEIJING2023URUMQI DEATH TOLL CLIMBS TO 192 -- JULY 16
[...] (C) Post has received no reports of new violence or unrest in Urumqi, or other areas of Xinjiang, July 16. The death toll from the July 5 riot climbed to 192 with 1,721 people injured. Xinjiang Party Secretary Wang Lequan was quoted in the local press as saying most of the dead were "innocent. [...]
2009-07-16 11:37:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PROP CH
09BEIJING2025JULY 16 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHU AND LOCKE VISIT, RIO TINTO
[...] Key points at the July 16 MFA press briefing: --China "opposes any country providing a platform" for Uyghur activist Rebiya Kadeer's "separatist activity." --China's position on mandatory caps on greenhouse gas emissions has been "consistent and clear" and China would "follow the principles [...]
2009-07-16 23:11:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MNUC CH AS RS TU
09BEIJING2038CHINA URGES USG TO "RESTRICT" KADEER, DEATH TOLL
[...] (C) Ministry of Public Security Vice Minister Liu Jing, in a July 17 meeting with FBI Director Robert Mueller, argued that the July 5 riot in Urumqi was a "terrorist activity," claiming that rioters were "professional and well-trained." The Director said outside observers will only be convinced [...]
2009-07-17 10:18:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PROP PHUM CH
09BEIJING204PRC/MEPP: CHINA VEXES ARABS WITH RESTRAINED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: After a briefing by Chinese Middle East Envoy Sun Bigan, Arab ambassadors in China were frustrated and disappointed by Beijing's measured response to the recent Gaza violence, Arab embassy contacts said January 22. They expected Chinese condemnation of Israel, based on China's h [...]
2009-01-22 12:29:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PHUM MEPP CH IS XF
09BEIJING2040PREMIER WEN SUFFERS CRITICISM, BUT POSITION
[...] (C) Rumors that Premier Wen Jiabao is under fire for a variety of alleged failings continue to circulate among China's politically active circles, but the chances of Wen being forced out before his term expires in 2013 are remote, according to a number of Embassy contacts. Wen has reportedly [...]
2009-07-17 10:31:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON PHUM EFIN CH
09BEIJING2041XINJIANG: PRC SCRAMBLES TO AVOID ANTI-ISLAM IMAGE
[...] (C) According to Beijing-based diplomats, PRC officials scrambled in the wake of the July 5 violence in Xinjiang to head off potential anti-Chinese reactions in the Muslim world by urging governments from majority-Muslim countries to refrain from official statements and control their media's p [...]
2009-07-17 11:41:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL CH ID EG TU
09BEIJING2062BEIJING-BASED G-5 CHIEFS OF MISSION ON XINJIANG,
[...] (C) At the regular meeting of G-5 Ambassadors in Beijing July 17, French Ambassador Ladsous reported that during French National Day, he spoke with a Chinese Vice Minister who said Xinjiang was "just like Tibet" and implied France "best keep quiet." On Rio Tinto, Ladsous reported that he hea [...]
2009-07-20 09:31:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KIRF ECON CH FR JA GM UK
09BEIJING2063PRC LEADERSHIP STABLE DESPITE TENSIONS; XI STILL
[...] (C) Embassy contacts have reported that relations among China's top leaders remained largely stable, and the arrangements put in train for succession at the 18th Party Congress in 2012 appeared to be holding, with Xi Jinping likely to become Party chief and Li Keqiang to become Premier. Three [...]
2009-07-20 10:43:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV CH
09BEIJING2064 Secretary Locke Discusses Bilateral Trade
[...] (SBU) Secretary Locke and delegation and D/USTR Demetrios Marantis met July 15 with Minister Chen Deming and senior MOFCOM officials for a 90 minute discussion of bilateral trade and commercial issues including clean energy coooperation, global warming, trade remedies, Buy America/Buy China po [...]
2009-07-20 10:45:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG ETRD EAGR EIND EINT BEXP CH
09BEIJING2097JULY 22 XINJIANG SITREP
[...] (C) Embassy officers present in Xinjiang received no additional reports of violence in the region. In Kashgar, the Embassy team encountered surveillance July 22. Several plain clothes security officers, thinly disguised as Han Chinese tourists, followed and took video of the Embassy officers [...]
2009-07-22 11:05:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PROP CH
09BEIJING2109PRC FEEDBACK ON PAST NONPRO CASES REQUESTED
[...] (S) PolOff delivered reftel demarche and nonpaper requesting information on the status of investigations of past cases of missile-related nonproliferation concern to MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Chemical/Biological Division Deputy Director Yang Yi on July 23. Yang said she woul [...]
2009-07-23 09:43:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPARM MTCR PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA CH SY IR PK
09BEIJING2112TOP LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS DRIVEN BY CONSENSUS,
[...] (C) The need for consensus and the desire to protect vested interests are the main drivers of Politburo Standing Committee (PBSC) decision-making and Chinese leadership dynamics in general, according to Embassy contacts with access to leadership circles. Contacts have variously described relations [...]
2009-07-23 10:59:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV CH
09BEIJING2121 LOCAL OFFICIALS IGNORE WATER POLLUTION PROBLEMS IN CANCER
[...] (SBU) "Cancer villages" appear to be as commonplace as water pollution in China. For local residents, it is not a question of whether cancer villages exist, but rather how badly cancer has afflicted the villages. Although local and international journalists have reported periodically on the l [...]
2009-07-24 09:32:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV TBIO PREL CH
09BEIJING2123HIGH-PROFILE NGO CLOSED, PRE-60TH ANNIVERSARY
[...] (C) On July 17 the Beijing Civil Affairs Bureau raided the offices of the Open Constitution Initiative (aka "Gongmeng"),an NGO promoting democracy and rule-of-law, and declared the group an "illegal organization." Days earlier, Beijing tax officials had slapped OCI with a large fine for all [...]
2009-07-24 12:46:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PROP SOCI CH
09BEIJING2142SHANDONG PRISON LABOR VISIT
[...] (SBU) On May 11, 2009, officials from the U.S. Embassy, Beijing, visited the Luzhong Prison in Zibo City, Shandong Province. This visit was part of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigation to resolve allegations of exports to the United States of porcelain products man [...]
2009-07-27 09:52:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ETRD PHUM PREL CH
09BEIJING2144(C) AUSTRALIAN AMBASSADOR CONFIRMS GOA SURPRISE
[...] (C) Summary. China's recent detention of Australian citizen Stern Hu and three other Rio Tinto executives surprised the Australian government, according to Dr. Geoff Raby, Australia's Ambassador here. Raby told the Charge July 24 that his government had seen no evidence of bribery, espiona [...]
2009-07-27 09:54:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV ECON EINV CH AS
09BEIJING2177PRC/RUSSIA: MFA, SCHOLARS DOWNPLAY IMPACT OF
[...] (C) In response to the closure by Moscow authorities of the Cherkizovsky market, the largest Chinese market in Russia (reftel),China's state-controlled media was uncharacteristically critical of Russia's "heavy handed" actions, and the issue generated commentary among Chinese bloggers complai [...]
2009-07-30 10:13:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EFIN ENRG EWWT EPET MARR CH RS
09BEIJING2183THE URUMQI RIOTS - WHAT CONTACTS SAY HAPPENED
[...] (C) For three weeks following the initial July 5 violence in Urumqi, a series of EmbOffs visited Xinjiang to seek out solid information about the incident and its aftermath. Using the information gathered, we have put together a timeline of the events that began that day. Following is one of [...]
2009-07-31 09:28:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PROP CH
09BEIJING2185XINJIANG: CHINA REPORTEDLY DEFEATED OIC STATEMENT
[...] (C) Egyptian Embassy Officer Haitham Safey (protect) told PolOff July 30 that PRC efforts to quash a proposed statement by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) condemning the Chinese government's response to the July 5 unrest in Xinjiang and its treatment of Muslim Uighurs (reftels [...]
2009-07-31 12:28:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM CH EG TU
09BEIJING2187NATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING COMMISSION URGES GREATER
[...] (SBU) At the request of the National Population and Family Planning Commission (NPFPC),ESTHOffs met with Deputy Director General (DDG) of International Cooperation Madam RU Xiaomei on July 31 to share current USG views on international family planning and related policy toward China. ESTHOFF [...]
2009-08-02 23:07:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSOCI KPAO KPOP PHUM CH
09BEIJING2196CHINA 2009 INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION
[...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified -- it contains business proprietary information and is not for distribution to the public. 2. (SBU) In response to ref A, this cable provides updated information on investment and expropriation claims in China and includes input from the Econo [...]
2009-08-03 08:33:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV
09BEIJING22LOOKING AT THE NEXT 30 YEARS OF THE U.S.-CHINA
[...] (C) January 1, 2009, marked the 30th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China. This anniversary followed the PRC commemoration of roughly 30 years of China's "reform and opening" policy under Deng Xiaoping, which led to Ch [...]
2009-01-06 08:41:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EFIN MARR MASS CH
09BEIJING2212NATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING COMMISSION URGES GREATER
[...] (SBU) At the request of the National Population and Family Planning Commission (NPFPC),ESTHOffs met with Deputy Director General (DDG) of International Cooperation Madam RU Xiaomei on July 31 to share current USG views on international family planning and related policy toward China. ESTHOFF [...]
2009-08-04 07:47:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSOCI KPAO KPOP PHUM CH
09BEIJING2223MEDIA REACTION: NORTH KOREA, U.S. ARMS DEVELOPMENT, U.S.
[...] NORTH KOREA "Clinton visits Pyongyang to bring back journalists" The official Xinhua Daily Telegraph (Xinhua Meiri Dianxun) (08/05): "Although the United States' position on U.S.-North Korea bilateral talks has not changed and the U.S. government is still insisting that former U.S. Presid [...]
2009-08-05 08:51:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON KMDR OPRC CH
09BEIJING2298INTERNET USERS PUSH AGAINST CONTROLS, CONTACTS
[...] (C) Despite tight political controls, China's netizens are increasingly using the Internet as a forum for public discussion and even, at times, as a platform to challenge actions by government authorities, Chinese electronic media professionals told State Department Policy Planning Director An [...]
2009-08-11 10:32:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PROP SCUL CH
09BEIJING2360CHINA OFFICIALLY "UNINSTALLS" GREEN DAM INTERNET
[...] (SBU) Summary. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) Minister Li announced August 13 computers sold in China would not be subject to mandatory internet censorship software requirements. The remarks represent the highest level signal to date that the Chinese government has off [...]
2009-08-14 08:40:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PGOV PHUM SOCI SCUL ECON CH
09BEIJING2398SEOUL SEARCHING DURING THE ECONOMIC CRISIS:THE
[...] (C) Summary. Falling China-ROK trade levels and an investment dispute between a Chinese firm and its Korean employees have put some strain on China-ROK economic relations. Regarding negotiations among China, Japan, and Korea of a trilateral investment treaty, the Koreans (who signed a bilatera [...]
2009-08-20 03:49:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PREL EINV ETRD JA KS CH
09BEIJING2404AFGHANISTAN - MANAGING THE NEIGHBORS: CHINA
[...] (C) Summary: China´s interests in promoting stability along its borders, combating unrest in its western Xinjiang province, and exploiting natural resources in Afghanistan to fuel its domestic economic growth would be advanced by a successful election in Afghanistan, according to PRC scholars an [...]
2009-08-20 09:12:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AF CH
09BEIJING2418CHINA/AUSTRALIA: BUSINESS GOES ON DESPITE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Despite the recent political tensions between Australia and China over Rebiya Kadeer's visit to Australia and the arrest by Chinese security officials of Rio Tinto executive and Australian citizen Stern Hu, Australia remains committed to developing its economic ties with China, a [...]
2009-08-24 00:54:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALENRG EINV ECON AS CH
09BEIJING2429PRC HUMAN RIGHTS: XU ZHIYONG (ON BAIL) AND ILHAM
[...] (C) On August 23, detained rights activist Xu Zhiyong and ethnic Uighur academic Ilham Tohti were released from police custody. Also released was Zhuang Lu, a codefendant in the state's "tax evasion" case against Xu and his NGO, the Open Constitution Initiative. Tohti, whose writings had been [...]
2009-08-24 10:58:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PROP SOCI CH
09BEIJING2447AFRICAN EMBASSIES PREVIEW CHINA-AFRICA FORUM ""
[...] (C) Summary. Egyptian and South African diplomats in Beijing believe the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) offers a good platform for cooperation with China, but would be more useful if African countries did a better job of coordinating among themselves. Chinese investments have been [...]
2009-08-26 07:40:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALCH EAID ECON PREL XA EINV
09BEIJING2462OBSTACLES TO JUDICIAL REFORM IN CHIN
[...] (C) Summary: Barriers to instituting genuine rule of law in China remain formidable, according to a variety of legal scholars and judicial officials. The National People's Congress's formal monopoly on interpreting the PRC constitution and the Party-controlled Supreme People's Court's de fac [...]
2009-08-27 23:28:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SCUL KCOR CH
09BEIJING2464CHINA RESPONSE TO VIOLATIONS OF FAA REGULATIONS
[...] (SBU) As requested in reftels on violations of Federal aviation regulations by Chinese pilots, Econoff presented the case dossiers to the Flight Safety Office of the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) on March 23, 2009 (refs A and B) and on April 13, 2009 (ref C). CAAC conducted an inves [...]
2009-08-28 05:10:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR CH
09BEIJING2479SUGGESTED AGENDA AND CHINESE PARTICIPANT LIST FOR
[...] (C) Summary. On August 31 MFA External Security Division Director Xia Jingge provided PolOffs with MFA-suggested changes to the draft agenda for the September 14-15 U.S.-China Inter-Agency Counterterrorism Subdialogue, the list of Chinese participants, and an overview of the sensitive issues [...]
2009-08-31 09:17:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER CH
09BEIJING2521 WELCOME TO BEIJING
[...] (U) Embassy Beijing warmly welcomes the visit of S/R Bosworth and delegation to China September 3, 2009 for consultations with Chinese officials. 2. (U) Control Officer: Mark Lambert, Political Officer Home: (86-10)6430-7657 Office: (86-10)8531-3764 Cell: (86)139-1056-2317 Fax: (86-10)8 [...]
2009-09-02 08:18:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN CH JA KS
09BEIJING2535SEPTEMBER 3 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: VISA POLICY, AMBASSADOR
[...] Key points at the September 3 MFA press briefing: -- In regards to the denial of visas to the producers of a film regarding the earthquake in Sichuan, China stated the importance of an individual country's sovereign right to determine its own policy of visa issuance. -- U.S. Special Repres [...]
2009-09-03 12:08:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MNUC CH AS RS CO KN TU
09BEIJING2536SERBIA AND CHINA FIND ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL
[...] (C) Summary: Affirmation of mutual support on respective Serbian and PRC sovereignty issues highlighted the political agenda of Serbian President Boris Tadic's August 19-25 visit to China, according to Serbian diplomats and Chinese government and academic contacts. Despite MFA insistence tha [...]
2009-09-03 23:39:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID EINV YI KV CH ICJ
09BEIJING2551SINO-TURKISH ECONOMIC RELATIONS STARTING TO THAW
[...] (C) Summary: Sino-Turkish economic relations are on the mend following Turkish State Minister Caglayan's visit to Beijing in late August to repair bilateral relations, but Turkish diplomats in Beijing predicted it might take another year for these relations to fully recover. Trade dropped and [...]
2009-09-04 09:30:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALETRD PREL EINV CH TU
09BEIJING256CHINA: ANTI-TRAFFICKING COOPERATION WITH VIETNAM
[...] (C) Anti-trafficking cooperation between China and Vietnam in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (Guangxi) is increasingly effective, although trafficking of Vietnamese women and children remains a major problem. More than 200 trafficking victims have been rescued since 2004, but despite efforts [...]
2009-02-03 09:52:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SMIG KTIP KCRM KWNM CH VM
09BEIJING2564MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA MILITARY RELATIONS, CHINA'S
[...] U.S.-CHINA MILITARY RELATIONS "If U.S. insists on following its own course, there may be conflicts" The China Radio International sponsored newspaper World News Journal (Shijie Xinwenbao)(09/08)(pg 24): "In recent years, the U.S. has conducted frequent military surveillance operations nea [...]
2009-09-08 08:17:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON KMDR OPRC CH
09BEIJING2573GANSU AND QINGHAI TIBETANS SAY TENSIONS EASING,
[...] (S) Tibetans in Qinghai and Gansu provinces reported that human rights conditions are slowly improving, particularly in Qinghai, though some Tibetan monks and academics complained that they continue to experience pressure to cooperate with government propaganda campaigns. PolOff visited the [...]
2009-09-08 10:52:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPHUM PGOV PREL KIRF CH
09BEIJING2593CHINA: NPT REVIEW CONFERENCE REPORTING REQUEST
[...] (C) Below, please find Embassy Beijing's responses to reftel questions in preparation for the 2010 Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference (RevCon). -- What is the host government's general attitude towards CTBT, FMCT, NPT, and U.S.-Russian arms control efforts? What factors influence its [...]
2009-09-10 09:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL AORC CDG ENRG KNNP MNUC PGOV UNGA
09BEIJING2594MPS DISCUSSES CHINA'S ANTI-TRAFFICKING STRATEGY
[...] (SBU) Summary: China continues to develop its prosecutorial and administrative abilities to counter trafficking in persons (TIP) and recognizes the importance of properly taking care of trafficking victims, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) Official responsible for TIP issues emphasized i [...]
2009-09-10 09:38:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM SMIG KTIP KCRM KWMN CH
09BEIJING2615CHINA/INDIA: TENSIONS OVER ADB DISPUTE SUBSIDE AS
[...] (C) Summary: The India-China border dispute and their recent skirmish at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) over a proposed project in Arunachal Pradesh (AP) "will not get in the way" of bilateral economic relations, according to an Indian diplomat. He said both sides were focused on increasing [...]
2009-09-11 09:53:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD PREL PGOV CH IN
09BEIJING2618China's Response to USDOL Child/Forced Labor Lists
[...] (U) Embassy Beijing Labor Officer delivered reftel demarche points and advanced copies of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) and Executive Order 13126 (Prohibition of Acquisition of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor) lists to China's Ministry of H [...]
2009-09-13 23:24:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ELAB PGOV PHUM CH
09BEIJING2630PRC REACTS TO U.S. TIRE SAFEGUARDS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Official Chinese reaction to the U.S. decision announced September 11 to impose Section 421 tariffs against Chinese tire imports has thus far been contained to the trade sector, in line with PRC indications to the high-level interagency delegation in Beijing last week. MOFCOM anno [...]
2009-09-14 12:54:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALETRD EFIN ECON PREL WTRO CH
09BEIJING265CHINA INFORMED OF 2008 CANBERRA MTCR PLENARY
[...] (C) PolOff delivered reftel non-paper describing the results of the November 2008 Canberra Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Plenary to MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Missile Division Third Secretary Liu Wei on February 4, stressing the important contribution China could ma [...]
2009-02-04 09:10:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPARM MTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA TSPA CH
09BEIJING2656EU ON TIRES CASE; CHINESE REACTIONS DAY TWO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: EU Commission officials told Econ M/C September 16 their Chinese interlocutors on trade had not raised the tires issue in meetings earlier this week, though PRC Commerce Minister Chen Deming had been very tough on the subject when he met EU Commissioner Ashton in New Delhi two [...]
2009-09-16 09:10:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EFIN ECON PREL WTRO CH
09BEIJING2671TIRE SAFEGUARD CASE: PRC RELEASES AD/CVD PETITION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) formally notified Embassy late the afternoon of September 16 of its considertaion of an anti-dumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) petition on imports of chicken products from the U.S. Based on the product categories listed in the petition, th [...]
2009-09-17 23:19:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALETRD EFIN ECON PREL WTRO CH
09BEIJING2691ONLINE MUSIC DISTRIBUTION FACES MORE HURDLES IN
[...] (SBU) Summary. China issued new regulations on September 3 requiring all foreign-recorded music be reviewed by the Ministry of Culture (MOC) before being distributed online. Online music providers must also prove to the MOC they have permission from copyright owners to sell and distribute the [...]
2009-09-18 09:52:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD KIPR PGOV CH
09BEIJING2692PRC HUMAN RIGHTS: EMBASSY ROUNDTABLE WITH RIGHTS
[...] (C) On September 10, Embassy Beijing hosted a round-table discussion with 19 Beijing-based rights lawyers, visiting Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor senior advisor Susan O'Sullivan, and third-country diplomats. Most of the Chinese participants were among a group of lawyers whose li [...]
2009-09-18 11:43:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PROP SOCI CH
09BEIJING2693SCENESETTER FOR THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) Mister Deputy Secretary, your trip to Beijing comes as a simultaneously prosperous and stable yet anxious and brittle China prepares for its 60th birthday October 1. Thirty years of double-digit economic growth have brought a measure of stability and prosperity to many, yet numerous politi [...]
2009-09-18 12:08:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON PARM MARR CH KN AF PK TW
09BEIJING2699PRC FOCUSED ON ITS TERRITORIAL CLAIMS IN SOUTH
[...] (C) Summary: China's primary interests in the South China Sea (SCS) are to defend its claimed territorial boundaries, protect and develop its claims to natural resources, and maintain freedom of navigation, according to an Embassy contact. Scholars and officials suggest China prefers to addr [...]
2009-09-21 10:22:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS PHSA MARR PHUM PGOV VN CH
09BEIJING2703 U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (U. S.
[...] (U) Summary: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Shanghai Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai CDC) are collaborating on preparations for the World Expo 2010, including, developing a healt [...]
2009-09-22 03:25:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SENV TBIO SOCI CH APER
09BEIJING2716China/Migrant Unrest: What Happened to Fears of
[...] (SBU) Summary: After reporting that 20 million migrant workers returned home for the 2009 Chinese New Year holiday unemployed, the Chinese government recently announced that the migrant labor situation has significantly improved, thereby reducing the likelihood of social unrest. China's Minist [...]
2009-09-22 09:32:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ELAB PGOV EFIN CH
09BEIJING2724MONGOLIA-CHINA RELATIONS: HIGH-LEVEL PROGRESS,
[...] (C) Summary: The 60th anniversary of the establishment of PRC-Mongolia relations has moved that relationship in a positive direction, but mutual popular mistrust persists, according to Beijing-based scholars. Per the Mongolian Embassy, plans are for Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to visit Mongoli [...]
2009-09-23 06:19:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH MG NK MARR PBTS
09BEIJING2730REFCOORD MEETING WITH MFA: REFUGEE LEGISLATION,
[...] (C) Summary: China has worked to pass domestic refugee legislation for the past 10 years, but "technical issues" and differences among interested ministries have prevented the legislation from being codified into law, according to an MFA official. Reiterating the well-known PRC position on No [...]
2009-09-23 10:06:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREF PGOV PINR PHUM PREL CH KN KS
09BEIJING2734CHINA: RURAL LAND AND RELIGIOUS DISPUTES IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Rural land, corruption among local officials, and conflicts between different sects of Sunni Islam are equally important causes of unrest in rural Ningxia, though contacts downplayed the overall risks of instability. Disputes over rural land are largely limited to land confiscati [...]
2009-09-24 06:03:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL SOCI CH
09BEIJING2770CHINA/PAKISTAN: PAKISTANI OFFICIALS PRAISE PRC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: China's model of economic assistance benefits Pakistan and generates goodwill for China, according to a Beijing-based Pakistani diplomat. He praised China's focus on "bricks and mortar" development and use of concessionary loans and criticized USAID and other donors' for wasting [...]
2009-09-25 09:41:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALEAID EINV ENRG ETRD PREL PGOV CH PK
09BEIJING2772 BEIJING WELCOMES DEPUTY SECRETARY JAMES
[...] (U) Embassy Beijing warmly welcomes Deputy Secretary James Steinberg and delegation to China September 28-29, 2009, for consultations with Chinese officials. Delegation members include: Mr. Joseph Donovan, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs; Mr. Sung [...]
2009-09-25 10:00:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP AMGT CH KS JA
09BEIJING2773POST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ASSESS RELATIONS
[...] (C) Summary: U.S.-China law enforcement cooperation, while increasingly important to broadening bilateral ties, continues to face considerable challenges. The Chinese have yet to establish a record of reliable and productive law enforcement cooperation. Notwithstanding some limited joint la [...]
2009-09-25 10:28:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCRM KFRD KJUS SOCI CH
09BEIJING280ROKS BRIEFED ON CCP OFFICIAL WANG JIARUI'S VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee International Liaison Department (CCID) Director Wang Jiarui met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il for five hours during his January 21-24 visit to Pyongyang and reports Kim appeared well, according to ROK Embassy contacts who wer [...]
2009-02-05 08:06:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH KN KS
09BEIJING2811PARANOIA ON PARADE: CHINA'S LEADERS TAKE NO
[...] (C) Summary and Introduction: In a security clampdown reminiscent of the lead-up to the August 8, 2008 Olympic Games opening ceremony, authorities in Beijing are setting up checkpoints, locking down dissidents, and tightening Internet censorship in the run-up to the October 1 national day. A [...]
2009-09-30 11:40:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL PROP CH
09BEIJING2812NORTH KOREA: UPDATE ON UNDP AND WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
[...] (C) The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is preparing to restart its program in North Korea, a World Food Program (WFP) official in Beijing told Econoffs (the UNDP office here declined to confirm this report),and Chinese officials have, for the first time ever, asked WFP for briefing [...]
2009-10-03 00:25:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALEAID EAGR ECON PREL KN CH
09BEIJING2847OCTOBER 13 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILES, NOBEL PRIZE,
[...] Key points at the October 13 MFA press briefing: -- North Korea's recent short-range missile test would not affect the improving situation on the Korean Peninsula. -- China congratulated President Obama on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. -- During his visit to China, A/S Campbell wo [...]
2009-10-13 11:53:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM PARM CH KS KN RS IR AF IN PK UK
09BEIJING285PRO-REFORM BLOGGER DESCRIBES PRC DEMOCRACY GROUPS,
[...] (C) The main model for the December-released "Charter 08" manifesto calling for democratic reforms in China (ref B) was "Formosa Magazine," the former journal of the Taiwan democratic opposition, according to well-known Chinese liberal blogger and media commentator Zhao Jin (aka "Michael Anti, [...]
2009-02-05 10:23:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SCUL SOCI KDEM TW CH
09BEIJING2866SUBJECT: SCHOLAR SAYS PRC EFFORTS TO CURB OVERSEAS
[...] (C) Summary: PRC efforts to curb Chinese dissident activities abroad are directly proportional to PRC perceptions of influence of the countries involved, according to a Chinese scholar. For example, China will take some action should its demands that no "controversial" figures attend the Oct [...]
2009-10-14 09:52:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV CH EZ LO GE SCUL
09BEIJING288PROMOTING CHINESE INVESTMENT IN AFRICA
[...] (SBU) In recent meetings with three key semi-official and private Chinese organizations that promote Chinese investment in Africa, all three stressed that they are paying more attention to political and economic risk, environmental protection, and China's reputation in Africa and around the wo [...]
2009-02-06 01:00:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EAID ECON ETRD UNDP CH
09BEIJING2883CHINA: GICNT UPDATE WITH RUSSIA DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] PolOff and Russian Embassy Second Secretary Andrey Chernyshov delivered reftel demarche informing China that the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) Exercise Planning Group (EPG) meeting scheduled for November had been postponed to January 19, 2010 to MFA Arms Control and Dis [...]
2009-10-15 08:39:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL PTER KGIC CH RU
09BEIJING2897READOUT OF PRC-JAPAN-ROK TRILAT SUMMIT
[...] (C) The Second PRC-Japan-ROK trilateral summit held in Beijing on October 10 focused primarily on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and a pledge to work towards a successful Copenhagen climate change conference, according to our contacts at the Japanese and ROK embassies in Beijing. [...]
2009-10-16 09:48:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PGOV ECON MNUC SENV CH JA KN KS
09BEIJING2899CHINA TARGETS ONLINE GAMES: BATTLES ON
[...] (SBU) Summary. China's General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) issued a circular on October 10 prohibiting foreign investment in the domestic online games operations through joint ventures, wholly-owned enterprises and cooperatives. The new directive comprehensively prohibits fo [...]
2009-10-16 10:56:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PGOV PHUM SOCI SCUL ECON CH
09BEIJING2923DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG'S SEPTEMBER 29, 2009
[...] (SBU) September 29, 2009; 12:00 p.m.; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; PRC 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. ---- The Deputy Secretary Amb. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., Embassy Beijing Joseph Donovan, EAP Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Rear Admiral Charles Leidig, Joint Chiefs of Staff [...]
2009-10-22 00:14:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALOVIP STEINBERG JAMES PREL MNUC ETRD ECON
09BEIJING2924DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG'S SEPTEMBER 29, 2009
[...] (SBU) September 29, 2009; 4:45 pm; Great Hall of the People; Beijing 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. ---- The Deputy Secretary Amb. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., Embassy Beijing Joseph Donovan, EAP Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Rear Admiral Charles Leidig, Joint Chiefs of Staff A [...]
2009-10-22 03:13:00Embassy BeijingSECRETOVIP STEINBERG JAMES PREL PGOV MNUC CH KN
09BEIJING2932PRC/IRAN: PREMIER WEN PUSHES RAHIMI ON DIALOGUE;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On the margins of Shanghai Cooperation Organization high-level meetings October 15, PRC Premier Wen Jiabao urged Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi to move forward with direct talks with the United States and offered PRC support to do so, according to an MFA offici [...]
2009-10-22 12:03:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM ENRG PTER MNUC IR CH
09BEIJING2946XINJIANG: URUMQI CAUTIOUSLY CALM AS RIOT TRIALS
[...] (C) Summary: During October 19-21 travel to Urumqi, PolOffs confirmed that security measures and troop presence remained high; People's Armed Police, local municipal police, and volunteer security personnel continuously patrolled the city. Most Urumqi residents we spoke to cautiously claimed [...]
2009-10-22 09:02:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALKIRF PGOV PHUM PREL PTER CH
09BEIJING2948PRC: MFA STILL COOL TO UNCAC REVIEW MECHANISM
[...] (C) Summary: While professing to hope for a successful third UNCAC Conference of the States Parties November 9-13 in Doha, PRC officials are in no hurry to reach agreement on terms of reference for a formal UNCAC review mechanism at the upcoming Doha conference. An MFA official said an additi [...]
2009-10-22 09:44:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNGA KCRM KCOR CH
09BEIJING2964DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG'S XXXXXXXXXXXX MEETING WITH XXXXXXXXXXXX
[...] (SBU)xxxxx 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. ---- The Deputy Secretary Amb. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., Embassy Beijing Joseph Donovan, EAP Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Rear Admiral Charles Leidig, Joint Chiefs of Staff Amb. Joseph DeTrani, Mission Manager for North Korea, DNI Amb. xxxxx De [...]
2009-10-26 00:23:00Embassy BeijingSECRETOVIP STEINBERG JAMES PREL MNUC SN CH KN
09BEIJING2965PRC: DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG’S SEPTEMBER 29,
[...] (SBU) September 29, 2009; 3:00 p.m.; Zhongnanhai Leadership Compound; Beijing 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. ---- The Deputy Secretary Amb. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., Embassy Beijing Joseph Donovan, EAP Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Rear Admiral Charles Leidig, Joint Chiefs of Staff Amb. [...]
2009-10-26 00:33:00Embassy BeijingSECRETOVIP STEINBERG JAMES B. PREL PGOV PARM MNUC
09BEIJING2968DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG'S SEPT 29, 2009
[...] (SBU) September 29, 2009; 2:30 p.m.; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Beijing 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. ---- The Deputy Secretary Amb. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., Embassy Beijing Joseph Donovan, EAP Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Rear Admiral Charles Leidig, Joint Chiefs of S [...]
2009-10-26 00:42:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALOVIP STEINBERG JAMES PREL MNUC ECON KS KN
09BEIJING2996CHINA/AML: DAS GLASER'S MEETING WITH PEOPLE,S BANK
[...] (SBU) Summary: The People's Bank of China (PBOC) Anti-Money Laundering Bureau was willing to consider formation of an anti-money laundering and illicit finance working group under the framework of the S&ED, PBOC Anti-Money Laundering Bureau Director General Tang Xu told Treasury DAS Glaser on [...]
2009-10-29 10:00:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PREL PGOV PTER CH
09BEIJING2997OCTOBER 29 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: PIRATES, FLU, BAGHDAD
[...] Key points at the October 29 MFA press briefing: -- Efforts aimed at the rescue of the crew of the Chinese cargo ship the De Xin Hai were "underway." -- The Chinese Government would step up efforts and adjust its methods in order to deal with the spread of the flu this season. -- The ter [...]
2009-10-29 23:13:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM PARM SOCI CH PK NK UK IR IZ CA
09BEIJING3005PRC/INDIA: CORDIAL HIGH-LEVEL TALKS VEIL
[...] (C) Summary: Contrary to recent media reports, the October 24 meeting between Indian PM Manmohan Singh and PRC Premier Wen Jiabao on the sidelines of the East Asian Summit were cordial and addressed the ongoing bilateral border dispute without acrimony, according to an Indian diplomat who att [...]
2009-10-30 11:15:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON EINV ETRD PREL CH IN
09BEIJING3019PRC/IRAN: CHINA URGED TO FOLLOW UK IN REFUSING
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-02 09:55:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP MNUC PARM EFIN EWWT IR CN
09BEIJING303CHARTER 08: IMPACT LIMITED, BUT "MOVEMENT" DRAWS
[...] (C) While the "Charter 08" pro-democracy manifesto is unlikely to push the Communist Party to engage in real political reform anytime soon, the Charter nevertheless represents a budding "movement" that worries China's leaders, as demonstrated by the detention of lead Charter drafter Liu Xiaobo [...]
2009-02-06 12:46:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL CH
09BEIJING3057PRC: DEMOCRACY ACTIVIST UNDETERRED BY
[...] (C) Summary: Zhu Juru, a Jiangxi province native and university professor, was recently released from a one-year term in a reeducation through labor (RTL) facility. In an October 28 meeting with PolOff, Zhu stated his intention to continue his efforts to bring about democratic reforms in Chi [...]
2009-11-05 09:09:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL PTER CH
09BEIJING3065 WELCOME TO BEIJING CODEL WEXLER - NOVEMBER 9-13
[...] (U) Embassy Beijing warmly welcomes the visit of CODEL Wexler to China November 9-13 for consultations with Chinese officials to discuss bilateral and multilateral issues. 2. (U) Control Officer: Noah Zaring, Political Officer Home: (86-10)6532-0451 Office: (86-10)8531-3532 Cell: (86)139 [...]
2009-11-06 06:59:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN CH
09BEIJING3073PRC: BEIJING TARGETS KEY HOUSE CHURCHES
[...] (C) Summary: Recent developments suggest that the Beijing municipal government is increasing its scrutiny and harassment of certain well-known unofficial house churches and house church leaders. The authorities dismissed a central government research institute scholar, allegedly for his ties [...]
2009-11-09 11:17:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV PTER KIRF CH
09BEIJING3081PRC: HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS RAISED WITH MFA IO DDG
[...] (C) Summary: In a November 10 meeting with MFA human rights official Shen Yongxiang, PolMinCouns raised U.S. concerns regarding the two-year, pre-trial detention of American citizen Dr. Feng Xue on state secrets charges, PRC policies in Tibet and Xinjiang including recent executions there, the [...]
2009-11-10 11:13:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL KIRF CASC CH
09BEIJING3094MFA RESPONDS TO HUMAN RIGHTS CASE LIST
[...] (C) On November 12, MFA International Organizations Department Human Rights Division Director Yan Jiarong called in PolOff to provide a formal response to the Ambassador's November 6 handing over of a list of cases of human rights and humanitarian concern to Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei (ref [...]
2009-11-12 11:00:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV CH
09BEIJING3113NATO DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL IN BEIJING
[...] (C) Summary: In Beijing November 9-12 for the NATO-China dialogue, NATO Deputy Secretary General Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero briefed the Chinese on NATO's New Strategic Concept effort, operations in Afghanistan, and relations with Russia, Central Asia, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization [...]
2009-11-13 09:25:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS MNUC PHSA MOPS AF PK IR
09BEIJING3126PRC NERVOUSNESS OVER HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy contacts confirm press reports of increased restrictions on and detention of activists and dissidents in the lead-up to the President's November 15-18 visit to China. The MFA demarched the DCM November 14 to convey concerns over alleged plans for a meeting between the Pr [...]
2009-11-16 11:16:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL CH
09BEIJING3127XINJIANG PARTY CHIEF LIKELY TO STAY ON DESPITE
[...] (C) Summary: Xinjiang Party Secretary Wang Lequan seems likely to keep his job, several contacts predict, despite public anger over his handling of the July riots in Urumqi. A September 3 demonstration, in which thousands of Urumqi demonstrators demanded Wang's resignation, may have actuall [...]
2009-11-16 11:33:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV CH
09BEIJING3128PORTRAIT OF VICE PRESIDENT XI JINPING: "AMBITIOUS
[...] (C) According to a well connected Embassy contact, Politburo Standing Committee Member and Vice President Xi Jinping is "exceptionally ambitious," confident and focused, and has had his "eye on the prize" from early adulthood. Unlike many youth who "made up for lost time by having fun" after t [...]
2009-11-16 12:20:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL CH TW
09BEIJING3130MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S VISIT TO CHINA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-17 10:05:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON KMDR OPRC CH
09BEIJING3174MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA MILITARY RELATIONS, U.S.
[...] U.S.-CHINA MILITARY RELATIONS "One third of the United States' latest report devoted to the Chinese Navy" Elite Reference (Qingnian Cankao),a newspaper affiliated to the official Communist Youth League China Youth Daily (11/25) (pg 06): "A report issued by a special U.S. Congressional co [...]
2009-11-27 06:50:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON KMDR OPRC CH
09BEIJING3179HAZARDOUS AIR DAYS IN BEIJING
[...] (SBU) From November 5 through November 8, the Air Quality Index (AQI),as measured by the Embassy's PM2.5 monitor, registered "Hazardous," whereas the Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau (BEPB),which reports only PM10 readings, registered only "Lightly Polluted" and "Moderately Polluted" [...]
2009-11-27 08:58:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV CASC KGHG TRGY ENRG PREL CH
09BEIJING3186BILATERAL WITH VICE PREMIER LI KEQIANG - COOPERATION AND
[...] (SBU) Commerce Secretary Locke, Energy Secretary Chu, U.S. Trade Representative Kirk and U.S. Trade Development Administrator Zak met with Vice Premier Li Keqiang on November 18, 2009 at the Great Hall of the People, to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues including energy cooperation and [...]
2009-11-30 04:44:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV ECON PARM MARR SENV ENRG KGHG CH
09BEIJING3213 PRC NOMINEE TO THE SECRETARY'S 2010 INTERNATIONAL
[...] (U) Embassy Beijing is pleased to nominate Guo Jianmei for the 2010 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. In her long battle to provide Chinese women with equal rights, protections and opportunities, Guo Jianmei has established herself as a trailblazer and first-generation wom [...]
2009-12-01 15:28:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM PREL KPAO
09BEIJING3214CHINA TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT 2009
[...] (U) China has made progress since April 2009 in combating human trafficking. The Chinese government is implementing the National Plan of Action (NPA) on Combating Trafficking in Women and Children (2008-2012) and has issued regulations and directives to strengthen its response to sex trafficki [...]
2009-12-01 15:49:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SMIG KTIP KCRM KWMN CH
09BEIJING3221PRC/IRAN: ISA Demarche: Chinese Firms
[...] (C) In meetings November 30-December 2, Acting Economic Minister Counselor and Econoff delivered ref A points to officials from China National Petroleum Company (CNPC),Sinopec and China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC). Officials from all three state-owned oil and gas firms were careful [...]
2009-12-02 09:29:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON EPET EINV ENRG ETTC PREL IR CH
09BEIJING3238PRC/ASEAN: OUTREACH SIGNALS CONCERN OVER RISING
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: China's outreach to ASEAN over the past two months, while mainly a repackaging of previous commitments, is intended to deepen Southeast Asian regional integration and respond to perceived rising U.S. influence in the region, ASEAN diplomats in Beijing told Econoffs. Be [...]
2009-12-04 01:24:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALEAID ETRD PREL XC CH
09BEIJING3240PRC: PRIVATE EQUITY'S NASCENT DOMESTIC INDUSTRY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: China's national-level regulation over both domestic and foreign private-equity (PE) firms is in flux as Beijing's various regulatory bodies engage in a turf war over who will lead reform efforts and ultimately control industry regulations, several well-connected Embassy contact [...]
2009-12-04 05:56:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALEINV EFIN CH
09BEIJING3241CHINA: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR S/R BOSWORTH
[...] (U) Embassy Beijing warmly welcomes Ambassador Bosworth and his delegation to Beijing December 11-12 for consultations with Chinese officials. 2. (U) Control Officer: Nancy Leou, Political Officer Home: (86-10)6539-3027 Office: (86-10)8531-3189 Cell: (86)139-1023-4347 Fax: (86-10)8531- [...]
2009-12-04 06:19:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC CH
09BEIJING3243BEIJING WELCOMES U/S WILLIAM BURNS AND DELEGATION, DECEMBER 8-9, 2009
[...] (U) Embassy Beijing warmly welcomes Under Secretary William J. Burns and delegation to China December 8-9, 2009, for consultations with Chinese officials. Delegation members include: Ms. Laura M. Rosenberger, Special Assistant to the Under Secretary; Mr. Thomas C. Reed, General Services Offic [...]
2009-12-04 07:01:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OVIP
09BEIJING3253BEIJING WELCOMES CODEL MURRAY JANUARY 10-16, 2010
[...] (U) Embassy Beijing and Consulate General Shanghai warmly welcome Senator Murray and delegation to China January 10-16, 2010, for consultations with Chinese officials. 2. (U) Control Officer: Greg May, Political Officer Home: (86-10)8046-5023 Office: (86-10)8531-4062 Cell: (86)139-1056-6 [...]
2009-12-04 10:52:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN AMGT ASEC CH OREP
09BEIJING3287COMPETING PERCEPTIONS OF PRC ACTIVITIES IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: PRC contacts define Chinese interests in Afghanistan within the context of China's international image, security requirements, commercial goals and bilateral relationships with key countries. Afghan Embassy contacts here lament the PRC's narrow focus on projects in Afghanistan t [...]
2009-12-09 14:18:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALAF CH EAID MARR NATO PARM PK PREL PTER
09BEIJING3294NORTH KOREA: UPDATE ON UNDP AND WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
[...] (C) Summary: The UN's World Food Program (WFP) Beijing-based North Korea coordinator on December 9 told Econoffs that North Korea's "middle class" would be the worst hurt by Pyongyang's recent currency revaluation. Furthermore, despite official North Korean estimates that the 2009 harvest was [...]
2009-12-10 10:28:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALEAID EAGR ECON PREL KN CH
09BEIJING3296INITIAL CHINESE REBUFF OF INDIGENOUS INNOVATION
[...] Confidential - entire text. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Huntsman transmitted reftel demarche points under cover of a letter to the Ministers of MOST, MOF and the NDRC on December 9. Separately, emboffs on December 10 delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Finance (MOF) Deputy Director Ge [...]
2009-12-10 12:44:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALCM ECON ETRD PGOV SCUL SOCI
09BEIJING3306VPP EXPANDS U.S. COOPERATION IN SHANDONG PROVINCE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: As part of a Virtual Presence Post (VPP) outreach trip, Ambassador Huntsman traveled to Jinan, capital of China's Shandong Province, to open the Shandong American Week, donate books to the Shandong University law library, draw attention to an exhibition celebrating 30 years of U. [...]
2009-12-11 06:26:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND EFIN KPAO SCUL CH
09BEIJING3312UNDER SECRETARY BURNS' DECEMBER 9, 2009
[...] (SBU) December 9, 2009; 3:45 p.m.; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Beijing 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. ---- Under Secretary Burns Amb. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., Embassy Beijing David Shear, EAP Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Laura Rosenberger, Special Assistant to the Under Secretary [...]
2009-12-11 10:07:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL MNUC SENV PARM CASC
09BEIJING3315XINJIANG'S URUMQI STILL TENSE, BUT LESS SO
[...] (C) Summary: The visit of PolOff to Xinjiang in early December revealed that the security posture in the capital city of Urumqi has relaxed somewhat but armed personnel from the People's Armed Police (PAP) continue to patrol the Uighur sector and other sensitive areas. While some residents e [...]
2009-12-11 11:55:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM CH
09BEIJING3332U.S.-CHINA WORKING GROUP ON SOUTH ASIAN AFFAIRS
[...] (C) In U.S.-China consultations on South Asia in Beijing November 11, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),Ministry of Public Security (MPS),and Ministry of Finance and Commerce (MOFCOM) expressed a preliminary willingness to cooperate with the United States on reconstruction and develo [...]
2009-12-15 03:51:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID SNAR EINV PARM PTER ECON MASS
09BEIJING3335CHINA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Below is China's submission for the 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism. The Embassy POC is Donna Gorman, who can be reached via email at GormanDX@state.gov. 2. (U) China continued its counterterrorism cooperation with the United States and other nations throughout the year. In [...]
2009-12-15 06:42:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASCE CH
09BEIJING3336CHINA MANNED SPACE ENGINEERING OFFICE (CMSE) WELCOMES
[...] (SBU) On December 8, ESTH Offs met with representatives from China's Man Space Engineering Office (CMSE) to discuss next steps for initiating bilateral discussions on cooperation in human spaceflight, as stipulated in the Joint Statement released during President Obama's visit to Beijing in m [...]
2009-12-15 07:41:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTSPA TSPL TPHY PREL CH
09BEIJING3351PRC/MONGOLIA: ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL TIES STILL
[...] (SBU) In a December 3 meeting with Econoffs, Mongolian Commercial and Economic Counselor Nyamtseren Enkhtaivan noted that Chinese-Mongolian trade was increasing "quite well," and that generally the bilateral relationship had progressed quickly over the past 60 years. For instance, bilateral t [...]
2009-12-16 03:51:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH EAID ECON EMIN ETRD MG PREL
09BEIJING3373CHARGE'S CALL WITH DISSIDENT'S WIFE
[...] (C) On December 17, Charge d'Affaires Robert Goldberg telephoned Liu Xia, the wife of detained Charter 08 drafter Liu Xiaobo, to convey USG concerns regarding her husband's case and sympathy for the difficulties she faced. The Charge told Liu Xia that United States believed that Liu Xiaobo had [...]
2009-12-17 07:24:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV SOCI CH
09BEIJING3379INDIGENOUS INNOVATION - DEMARCHE DELIVERED AGAIN,
[...] (SBU) Summary. Economic Minister Counselor delivered reftel demarche regarding indigenous innovation to a National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) official December 9. The official took note of USG concerns over the Circular and promised to "respond accordingly." Separately, a Minis [...]
2009-12-17 09:54:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PGOV SCUL SOCI CH
09BEIJING3381WOMEN'S LAW STUDIES AND LEGAL AID CENTER PRESSES
[...] (C) Summary: In a December 2 meeting with PolOffs, Women's Law Studies and Legal Aid Center (LAC) Director and 2010 International Women of Courage award nominee Guo Jianmei discussed her decision to disassociate the LAC from Beijing University in order to continue taking on legal casework. Th [...]
2009-12-17 23:24:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM KWMN CH
09BEIJING3392U/S BURNS MEETS WITH CHINESE SCHOLARS, DISCUSS
[...] (SBU) December 9, 2009; 11:30 a.m.; Beijing 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. ---- Under Secretary Burns David Shear, EAP Deputy Assistant Secretary of State William Weinstein, Economic Minister-Counselor, Embassy Beijing Laura Stone, Economic Officer, Embassy Beijing (notetaker) CHINA [...]
2009-12-18 08:50:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV PHUM ECON
09BEIJING33938th U.S.-China High Level Joint Biotechnology Working Group
[...] (SBU) On September 16, government officials and technical experts convened the 8th meeting of the U.S.-China High Level Joint Biotechnology Working Group (BWG) in Beijing. Discussion focused on: 1) affirming U.S. and Chinese joint interests in agricultural biotechnology; 2) recognizing the pot [...]
2009-12-18 08:55:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR SENV EAGR ETRD ECON CH
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