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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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09SANTODOMINGO315CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM - JUDICIARY IN PLAY,
[...] (C) Summary: Although the President's 2/27 Independence Day speech ran for two hours, regarding constitutional reforms he noted merely that the government's proposed changes will "strengthen" the judiciary. It is far from clear that that will be the case, given the analysis of FINJUS, a majo [...]
2009-03-16 12:09:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KJUS KCOR PREL DR
09SANTODOMINGO4ANNUAL OSAC CRIME/SAFETY REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-02 20:07:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC DR KSAC
09SANTODOMINGO403DEPLOYMENT OF USNS COMFORT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
[...] (SBU) Embassy Santo Domingo welcomes the visit of USNS Comfort and looks forward to building on the highly successful recent visits of USS Kearsarge and HSV Swift. Post is actively engaged in the visit and will continue to cooperate closely with all relevant parties. 2. (U) Per Reftel reque [...]
2009-04-01 12:20:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MAS MOPS OIIP DR
09SANTODOMINGO434MONEY LAUNDERING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
[...] (C) Summary: Years after appropriate legislation to combat money laundering was put in place, and with the support of various Embassy agencies, the GODR has begun mounting criminal cases involving financial misconduct. However, the prosecution of money laundering, per se, remains infrequent d [...]
2009-04-08 12:15:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALKCRM PGOV KCOR SNAR KJUS DR
09SANTODOMINGO449SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S VISIT TO THE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-14 12:53:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON ETRD DR
09SANTODOMINGO453AIR DOMINICANA SEEKS REGULAR, COMMERCIAL AND
[...] (U) Post has received Diplomatic Note 7748 from the GoDR notifying that Aerolinea Air Dominicana, S.A. has been designated by the Civil Aviation Board to provide regular, commercial, and charter air transport service between the Dominican Republic and the United States. This note appears to f [...]
2009-04-14 12:53:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON DR
09SANTODOMINGO454AIR DOMINICANA SEEKS REGULAR, COMMERCIAL AND
[...] (U) Post has received Diplomatic Note 7748 from the GoDR notifying that Aerolinea Air Dominicana, S.A. has been designated by the Civil Aviation Board to provide regular, commercial, and charter air transport service between the Dominican Republic and the United States. This note appears to f [...]
2009-04-14 12:53:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON DR
09SANTODOMINGO456SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S VISIT TO THE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-14 12:58:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON ETRD DR
09SANTODOMINGO459SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S VISIT TO THE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-14 14:58:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON ETRD DR
09SANTODOMINGO514DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SUPPORTS U.S. FOR UN HUMAN
[...] (SBU) In a diplomatic note received on April 28, the Foreign Ministry informed Post that the Dominican Republic will vote in favor of the U.S. candidacy for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council. Post's translation of the note follows. The full text will be sent by e-mail to WHA/CAR. Begin t [...]
2009-04-29 18:46:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM DR
09SANTODOMINGO570DOMINICAN REPUBLIC IS BAD FOR BUSINESS, SAYS
[...] (C) Summary: Managers from U.S. investment company Advent International told EconOffs that they have faced numerous barriers to their conduct of business since acquiring the airport concessionaire Aerodom Dominicana Siglo XXI in October 2008. Among these is a GODR official who has harassed, threate [...]
2009-05-18 17:29:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALEAIR KCOR EINV ECON DR
09SANTODOMINGO6872009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATIONS
[...] Below is the 2009 submission of the Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriations Claims for the Dominican Republic. The same will be sent via e-mail with all changes from the 2008 marked as well as a list of the claimants. 2. The United States Government is presently aware of twenty (20 [...]
2009-06-16 16:58:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDCASC EINV KIDE OPIC ECON DR
09SANTODOMINGO734SCENE-SETTER FOR SENATOR GILLIBRAND
[...] (SBU) As much general information has been provided to the Senatorial Delegation Gillibrand about the Dominican Republic (DR),this scene-setter will focus on key issues relevant to the visit: Education, Dominican emigrant issues and economics, as well as the meeting with President Fernandez [...]
2009-07-01 14:56:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EIND USAID DR
09SANTODOMINGO752KENNEDY VISIT RAISES HOPE AND SOME HARSH WORDS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Kerry Kennedy, Founder of the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, and other members of the RFK Center visited bateyes in Villa Altagracia and attended meetings with several GODR officials. Throughout the meetings, Kennedy spoke about the plight of undocumented residents an [...]
2009-07-07 18:36:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREF ECON DR
09SANTODOMINGO764PRESIDENT FERNANDEZ DISCUSSES EXPANDING EXCHANGE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During her one-day visit to the Dominican Republic, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York met for about 30 minutes with President Fernandez. The discussion focused on international exchanges in academics, professional and technical training. Fernandez told Senator Gillibrand th [...]
2009-07-10 18:44:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP ECON ENRG DR
09SANTODOMINGO765REFERENDUM PROCESS COMES TO DOMINICAN POLITICAL
[...] (U) Summary: On July 9, the Dominican Congress approved a constitutional amendment confirming the ability of municipalities to hold plebiscites. That same evening, the mayors of three municipalities in which an historic referendum was held last May thanked and bid farewell to the Canadian [...]
2009-07-10 18:53:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYDR ECON KDEM PGOV
09SANTODOMINGO865SUGAR-CANE BATEY CONDITIONS VARY GREATLY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: This cable analyzes living conditions in sugar-cane bateyes in the Dominican Republic that are owned by Grupo Vicini, Centro Romana Corporation (CR),and the GODR's State Sugar Council (CEA). During the last six months, PolOffs visited several bateyes throughout the country. M [...]
2009-08-07 15:10:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREF ECON EAID DR
09SANTODOMINGO892LIGHT AT END OF THE TUNNEL FOR DR ENERGY SECTOR?
[...] (U) President Fernandez announced on August 4, 2009 that the GoDR, with the assistance of Inter-American Development Bank (IDB),World Bank (WB),and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will undertake a two-year plan to address the country's electricity crisis. The initia [...]
2009-08-13 16:38:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALDR ECON ENRG EINV
09SANTODOMINGO898MINIMAL CHANGES TO DOMINICAN LEADERSHIP - SO FAR
[...] (U) As is the tradition, the President of the Dominican Republic announced changes in his cabinet and among his advisors on August 16. There have so far been no sweeping or radical changes, but the following are noteworthy: -- Celso Marranzini replaces Radhames Segura as Executive Vice- [...]
2009-08-18 09:31:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL DR
09SANTODOMINGO902GODR SEEKS USG SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY IN THE POSTAL
[...] (U) Embassy received on August 13, 2009 a diplomatic note from the Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs seeking support for the Dominican Republic's candidacy to the Postal Union of the Americas, Spain, and Portugal (UPAEP). The elections will take place August 17-21, 2009 at the UPAEP cong [...]
2009-08-18 16:08:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR PUAS WHO
09SANTODOMINGO903GODR SEEKS USG SUPPORT OF ITS CANDIDACY TO THE UN
[...] (U) Embassy received on August 13, 2009 a diplomatic note from the Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs seeking the USG's support for the Dominican Republic's candidacy to the United Nations Economic and Social Council for the 2013-15 period. The elections will take place during the 67th ses [...]
2009-08-18 16:09:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECOSOC DR
09SANTODOMINGO924MORE GODR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS - IN SECURITY
[...] As predicted, additional changes in the GODR's high-level personnel were recently announced, following those made by President Leonel Fernandez on August 16 (reftel). The most significant appointments, all in the security forces, are: -- Brigadier General of "Preventive Security" in the N [...]
2009-08-20 18:58:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MARR KCRM DR
09SANTODOMINGO946FOREIGN MINISTER WARY OF ZELAYA-CHAVEZ-KIRCHNER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign Minister Carlos Morales Troncoso, who will be one of six regional foreign ministers travelling to Honduras the week of August 24 in support of the latest OAS mission, expressed his wariness of the linkages between ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, Venezuelan Presi [...]
2009-08-24 18:41:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PBTS DR HO RU HA
09SANTODOMINGO96FY 2009 PEDOPHILIA CERTIFICATION
[...] Per reftel request, US Embassy Santo Domingo confirms that UN agency INSTRAW (UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women),is located in the Dominican Republic. INSTRAW provided post with a list of twenty-five (25) civil society organizations with which it h [...]
2009-01-27 16:23:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM SOCI
09SANTODOMINGO986PRESIDENT FERNANDEZ SENDS LETTER OF CONDOLENCE TO
[...] On 8/28, Embassy received a diplomatic note from the Foreign Ministry forwarding a signed letter, dated 8/26, from President Leonel Fernandez to Vice President Joseph Biden, in his capacity as President of the Senate, expressing condolences on the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. The origina [...]
2009-08-28 18:19:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL DR
09SANTODOMINGO990SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP TO UNANSWERED U.S./UK/JAPAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At a meeting on 8/27 of representatives from the resident diplomatic missions representing major maritime powers (U.S., UK, Japan, Germany and France - Russia is resident in Venezuela) to review the Government of the Dominican Republic's (GoDR) lack of response to prior demarche [...]
2009-09-01 19:38:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPBTS PREL EWWT DR UK
09SAOPAULO104EMBRAER'S CURADO -- ADVICE ON FX2 AND VIEWS ON THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Sobel met with Embraer CEO Federico Curado on January 30 to discuss Curado's views on the FX2 sale, as well hear about how the financial crisis has affected the company's sales. Curado stressed the political nature of the decision, stating that in addition to technol [...]
2009-02-19 19:10:00Consulate Sao PauloCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS ETTC BR
09SAOPAULO11BRAZILIAN MEDIUM-SIZE BANKS: KEY TO SMES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Representatives from five medium-size banks and the World Bank's International Finance Corporation met at Consulate General Sao Paulo on December 18 to discuss the operating environment for medium-size banks, major problems in the sector, and possible steps forward for 2009. T [...]
2009-01-08 15:15:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
09SAOPAULO126 OUTDATED LABOR LAWS MAY ENCOURAGE LAYOFFS
[...] (U) Summary: According to Brazilian labor economists, Brazil's outdated labor laws are inflexible and may result in companies laying off workers rather than preserving employment through negotiation in times of crisis. Therefore, some laws enacted to protect workers' rights paradoxically cau [...]
2009-03-06 16:27:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EFIN ECON EIND PGOV PHUM SOCI BR
09SAOPAULO18 BRAZIL MAKES PROGRESS AGAINST TIP
[...] (U) Summary: The year 2008 saw continued improvement in the fight against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Brazil. Despite prickly reactions to U.S. pressure, as evidenced by discussions between U.S. and Brazilian officials during a June G/TIP visit (Reftels A and B),the fight against human [...]
2009-01-09 17:35:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF KCRM PHUM ELAB KTIP BR
09SAOPAULO192TAM AIRLINES PANICS AS ANAC PLANS TO LIFT PRICE
[...] (C) Summary: International flights originating from Brazil have long been subject to price floors, resulting in high profit margins for airlines. The Brazilian Aviation Agency (ANAC) has announced that it intends to gradually remove these price floors in 2009. In a March 6 meeting with Braz [...]
2009-03-31 11:54:00Consulate Sao PauloCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON BR
09SAOPAULO194AUTO SECTOR COMMENTS ON STATUS AMID ECONOMIC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On March 6, Ambassador Sobel met separately with General Motors (GM) MERCOSUL President Jaime Ardila, and the Brazilian National Automobile Manufacturer's Association (ANFAVEA) President Jackson Schneider. Both executives are bullish about car sales in Brazil, crediting the Gove [...]
2009-03-31 18:07:00Consulate Sao PauloCONFIDENTIALECON EIND EFIN ELAB BR
09SAOPAULO200 BRAZIL'S MST LANDLESS MOVEMENT: MARGINALIZED OR
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Landless People's Movement (MST) increased activity in recent months in the run up to "Red April," the traditional high season for MST land invasions. The main reason for the uptick in activity, according to observers, is the MST's weakness. Increasingly ignored by its fo [...]
2009-04-01 19:02:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PHUM KPAO BR
09SAOPAULO204THE FINANCIAL CRISIS AND BRAZIL'S ELECTRICITY SECTOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Brazil's electricity demand generally follows economic growth and recent data confirms a big dip in consumption, particularly from the industrial sector. The electricity sector itself should suffer minimal impacts as most companies are well-capitalized and were financially sou [...]
2009-04-03 13:02:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EFIN EINV BR
09SAOPAULO216BRAZIL'S ECONOMY: SLIDING BELOW ZERO PERCENT GROWTH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Brazil's growth has collapsed more sharply than might be expected given the country's limited dependence on exports and limited leverage in the banking, corporate, and household sectors. The more important transmission channel of weak global conditions is probably its negative [...]
2009-04-09 13:35:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN BR
09SAOPAULO222BRAZIL: MUDDLING THROUGH WITH MERCOSUL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Mercosul is overly politicized and structurally defective, particularly for a major emerging economic power like Brazil, according to participants in a 4/7/09 Consulate-sponsored roundtable. However, membership in this organization provides some economic benefits to Brazil even [...]
2009-04-15 15:50:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD BR
09SAOPAULO241A NORMAL ECONOMY - BRAZIL AND THE FINANCIAL CRISIS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Although Brazil has experienced a large shock as a result of the global economic downturn, it has weathered this shock much more effectively than past shocks due to greater economic flexibility, large foreign reserves, and a decline in inflation pass-through pressures that has [...]
2009-04-24 19:10:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN BR
09SAOPAULO265Brazil: Morgan Stanley's Dismal View of 2009 Growth
[...] (SBU) Summary: Economic growth in Brazil will fall to negative 4.5 percent this year, Morgan Stanley country manager Daniel Goldberg told Ambassador Sobel in an April 23 meeting. Goldberg cited low corporate confidence and weak industrial production numbers as the main drivers. His firm exp [...]
2009-05-06 10:48:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
09SAOPAULO273GOVERNOR JOSE SERRA STRONGLY POSITIONED FOR 2010,
[...] (C) Summary: Sao Paulo Governor and leading candidate for the PSDB nomination Jose Serra will likely win Brazil's presidency in 2010, Brazil President Fernando Henrique Cardoso told the Ambassador on April 23. Serra's academic background, his strong ethic of public service and the Governor' [...]
2009-05-12 16:48:00Consulate Sao PauloCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR EFIN ETRD ECON BR
09SAOPAULO280 THE BANCO DO BRASIL LEADERSHIP SHAKEUP
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Lula announced last month a leadership change at the Banco do Brasil (BB),replacing independent-minded Francisco de Lima Neto with PT-loyalist Aldemir Bendine. The shakeup is intended to expand credit in an economy where consumers and businesses have long paid high [...]
2009-05-14 14:38:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
09SAOPAULO309"Land is Life": Indians vs. Agro-Industry in Mato Grosso do
[...] (U) Summary: Indigenous groups and agriculturalists disagree vigorously over land rights in Mato Grosso do Sul state, and observers on both sides see no easy solution to a problem with economic and cultural dimensions. On one side, the GOB, NGOs and indigenous groups insist that state governm [...]
2009-05-21 17:05:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PHUM KPAO BR
09SAOPAULO310THE "OBAMA ADVANTAGE" AT 100-PLUS DAYS
[...] (U) Summary: President Obama's popularity translates into an "Obama Advantage" that post has used to gin up outreach efforts and build reporting contacts. A post-generated Obama PowerPoint has proven to have far greater longevity than we had anticipated, and we continue to get speaker request [...]
2009-05-22 14:11:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KPAO PINR OIIP KIRC ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
09SAOPAULO317The MST Method: Work the State, Alienate the Locals
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Landless Rural Worker's Movement (MST) follows a pre-planned methodology in its land seizures that includes leveraging contacts within the GOB's National Institute of Colonization and Agricultural Reform (INCRA) to help select targets, according to MST expert Clifford Welch [...]
2009-05-29 13:55:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EAGR ELAB PHUM PINS EINV SOCI ASEC BR
09SAOPAULO320BRAZILIAN ECONOMY SHOWING FIRST SIGNS OF RECOVERY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Brazil increasingly appears to be in a state of early economic expansion. Recent market and sentiment indicators have shown improvement. More importantly, contacts have started speaking with much greater optimism about Brazil's outlook and their willingness to take risk than e [...]
2009-06-01 14:33:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV BR
09SAOPAULO367BRAZIL: PRIVATE SECTOR AND CENTRAL BANK DISCUSS BILAT
[...] (SBU) Summary: The U.S.-Brazil bilateral relationship is probably at a multi-decade high, thanks in part to institutions like the CEO Forum, which provide a flexible vehicle for the business sector to move the relationship forward, according to Sao Paulo private sector and Central Bank interlo [...]
2009-06-25 14:25:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EINV EFIN SENV BR
09SAOPAULO372Brazil: Pragmatism, Uncertainty Temper Theory at Leftist
[...] (U) Summary: The ongoing financial crisis is focused on the core countries of the world economy, and so opens opportunities for Brazil and other South American countries to assert themselves, according to participants in a June 20-21 international meeting of leftist organizations in Sao Paulo. [...]
2009-06-30 14:45:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PHUM EFIN BR
09SAOPAULO373 WHY IS BRAZIL'S COST OF CREDIT SO HIGH?
[...] (SBU) Summary: Consumers and businesses pay more for loans in Brazil than they do in almost any other country, with average interest rates on credit cards of 200 percent and some of the highest banking spreads in the world. While the GOB blames banks (and vice-versa) for the high real intere [...]
2009-06-30 14:47:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
09SAOPAULO391BRAZILIAN PRIVATE SECTOR VIEWS ON FREE TRADE AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: Private sector leaders from the powerful Sao Paulo Federation of Industries (FIESP) emphasized their growing interest in negotiating a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT),a Bilateral Tax Treaty (BTT),as well as liberalizing trade with Mexico and the United States, during meeting [...]
2009-07-07 13:18:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
09SAOPAULO414PROSPECTS FOR FOOD SECURITY COOPERATION WITH BRAZIL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: As the world's second largest food exporter, one of the largest sources of arable land, and a long experience in developing new seed varieties and agricultural practices, Brazil is natural partner for addressing global food security. As part of the Economic Policy Dialogue (EPD) p [...]
2009-07-13 17:05:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON PREL PGOV BR
09SAOPAULO5BRAZILIAN CURRENCY DEPRECIATION: AFFECTING THE ECONOMY?
[...] (U) Summary: Brazil's currency depreciated by more than 40 percent against the USD since the global financial crisis hit Brazil. The depreciation has less to do with Brazil's economic fundamentals and more with global risk aversion and the rush to U.S. Dollars. The strength of the Brazilian [...]
2009-01-07 10:55:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
09SAOPAULO506BRAZIL: Ex-Im Chairman's Visit Opens New Opportunities for
[...] Summary: In his first official international visit, Fred Hochberg, the newly appointed Chairman and President of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im),highlighted Brazil as a priority for the USG and committed to deepening bilateral trade relations. In meetings July 28-31 in Rio and Sao Paulo, [...]
2009-08-26 10:42:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDETRD BEXP EINV ECON ENRG BR
09SAOPAULO536MEDIA REACTION - BRAZIL'S FX-2 BID
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-10 19:18:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP XM XR XF BR
09SAOPAULO55SOFT POWER GOLD: PRESIDENT OBAMA INSPIRES AFRO-BRAZILIANS
[...] (U) Summary: Sao Paulo's leading Afro-Brazilians organized a packed (300-plus person) dinner event attended by the community's leading figures, from celebrities to successful business persons, to celebrate President Barack Obama's inauguration on January 20. The atmosphere was euphoric. The [...]
2009-01-27 16:41:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD KPAO BR
09SAOPAULO569MEDIA REACTION- OBAMA'S SPEECH AT THE U.N.; FX-2 BID;
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-25 19:08:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP XM XR XF BR
09SAOPAULO571MEDIA REACTION - Criticism of Brazil's Role in Honduras
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-28 14:34:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP XM XR XF BR
09SAOPAULO587MEDIA REACTION: HONDURAS/OUSTED PRESIDENT ZELAYA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-29 14:19:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP XM XR XF BR
09SAOPAULO590MEDIA REACTION: HONDURAS/OUSTED PRESIDENT ZELAYA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-01 18:20:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP XM XR XF BR
09SAOPAULO601LABOR LEADERS' POSITIVE OUTLOOK
[...] (SBU) Summary: In recent discussions, Sao Paulo labor leaders were positive on the voice of unions in Brazilian economic policy. Sector representatives praised U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Kirk's September 16 visit, expressing gratitude for his interest in their views on trade but indicate [...]
2009-10-13 17:57:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SOCI SCUL EFIN ECON PREL BR
09SAOPAULO602SAO PAULO EXPERTS DETAIL CONTINUING HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) Summary: Forced labor, lack of land titles, Trafficking in Persons (TIP),the pace of justice and poor prison conditions emerged as recurring themes in an extensive round of recent meetings with Sao Paulo (SP) human rights experts. While contacts cited improvements --a rise in the number [...]
2009-10-13 18:24:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI SCUL PREL BR
09SAOPAULO619Sao Paulo Opinion Split on Honduras
[...] (C) Summary: Sao Paulo pundits and politicos are strongly split on Brazilbs role in Honduras. Mainstream academic experts in this generally pro-PSDB state criticized Brazilbs shielding of Zelaya as adventurist, counter-productive and contradictory of the countrybs traditional policy of no [...]
2009-10-27 16:49:00Consulate Sao PauloCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR ES GT HO BR
09SAOPAULO624BRAZIL: NEW TAX UNLIKELY TO CURB REAL APPRECIATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Brazilian government's (GoB) October 20 decision to re-impose a two percent tax on financial transactions (IOF) in order to curb appreciation of the local currency is unlikely to have a significant impact controlling the Real's rise or on foreign direct investment. The IOF a [...]
2009-10-26 18:00:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV PREL BR
09SAOPAULO630BRAZILIAN MIDDLE CLASS ON THE RISE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Brazil's middle class, as measured in income terms, has grown rapidly in recent years and now represents approximately half of the population according to government figures and independent analysis. Coinciding with this rise in incomes, more Brazilians are gaining access to pro [...]
2009-10-27 18:50:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD PREL PGOV CVIS BR
09SAOPAULO642MEDIA REACTION: HONDURAS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 16:31:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC OIIP XM XR BR XF KMDR
09SAOPAULO67FIESP CALLS FOR A BILATERAL TRADE DIALOGUE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On Monday, January 19, Ambassador Sobel met with FIESP (Federation of Industries of Sao Paulo) President Paulo Skaf, FIESP's chief trade negotiator, Mario Marconini, and others. Skaf and Marconini underscored FIESP's concerns over the perceived Foreign Ministry's inactivity [...]
2009-01-30 17:58:00Consulate Sao PauloCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EFIN EINV ENRG BR
09SAOPAULO688Brazil's Natural Gas Output to Rise, but Challenges Remain
[...] (SBU) Summary: The potential natural gas reserves found in Brazil's offshore pre-salt cluster could help boost domestic production and reduce Brazil's dependency on foreign natural gas, possibly as early as 2020. According to energy sector experts at a conference sponsored by Gas Energy, while [...]
2009-11-25 14:14:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EFIN PGOV BR ETRD EINV
09SAOPAULO70 LAY OFFS LEAVE THE GOB AND UNIONS PLAYING CATCH UP
[...] (SBU) Summary: After years of economic growth and relative labor calm, a sudden spate of layoffs and rumors of further cuts seem to have caught both Brazilian labor unions and the government off-guard. The swift deterioration in the labor market has led to public demonstrations and much fin [...]
2009-02-02 16:11:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ECON EIND EFIN PGOV PHUM PINR BR
09SAOPAULO702BRAZIL: Charge Discusses Tax, Trade and Cotton with AmCham
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a November 20 meeting with Charg???? d'Affaires (CDA) Kubiske, Sao Paulo American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Director Gabriel Rico stressed the Brazilian private sector's interest in continued collaboration with the United States. Specifically, Rico suggested that the new A [...]
2009-12-04 12:49:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON PGOV BR EFIN KPAO
09SAOPAULO708Sao Paulo Nominee for Presidential Entrepreneurship Summit
[...] Sao Paulo Brazil nominates Andre Luz Lara Mello to participate in President Obama's summit for Young Muslim Entrepreneurs during the first quarter of 2010 per State 112468. 2. Sao Paulo hosts Brazil's and South America's largest concentration of Muslim communities. Most Brazilian Musl [...]
2009-12-09 12:10:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PREL SOCI
09SAOPAULO88BLUE LANTERN REQUEST 050139731 - DIGEX
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 9, econoff conducted a site visit to the Digex facility in Sao Jose dos Campos per reftel instructions. The company is bona fide and its security appears adequate to handle to handle U.S. Munitions List (USML) items. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) Digex will not purc [...]
2009-02-10 16:38:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC BR
09SAOPAULO90PROFILE OF 2010 PRESIDENTIAL FRONT-RUNNER: JOSE
[...] (C) Summary: Sao Paulo State Governor Jose Serra (PSDB) is on a roll, with an ally recently taking the Sao Paulo Mayor's Office (Ref A) and a former PSDB rival, Geraldo Alckmin, joining his government as a key advisor. These moves help reinforce Serra's drive to become Brazil's next Preside [...]
2009-02-11 11:48:00Consulate Sao PauloCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR EFIN ETRD ECON BR
09SAOPAULO92BRAZILIAN ETHANOL SECTOR AND THE FINANCIAL CRISIS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The effects of the global financial crisis are visible within Brazil's sugar and ethanol sector with industry experts estimating that about 20 percent of Brazil's ethanol mills are suffering financial difficulty. Even though the fundamentals for the sector remain positive, and [...]
2009-02-11 18:30:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR ENRG EFIN EINV BR
09SAPPORO30TOMARI: JAPAN'S NORTHERNMOST NUCLEAR COMMUNITY
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Sapporo Conoffs recently visited the town of Tomari, home to Hokkaido's only nuclear power facility. As a new nuclear reactor there that will be capable of burning mixed plutonium-uranium oxide (MOX) fuel prepares to come online, the community continues to benefit from subsidies an [...]
2009-07-29 10:26:00Consulate SapporoUNCLASSIFIEDJA ENRG ECON PGOV TRGY
09SARAJEVO101BOSNIA: ARREST OF ASSISTANT SECURITY MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary: On January 16 Croatian police arrested Bosnian State Level Assistant Minister of Security Vjekoslav Vukovic in Rijeka, pending further investigation into his alleged role in procuring weapons and explosives for an aborted murder attempt. At this point, it is still unclear as to [...]
2009-01-26 15:33:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER KJUS KCRM BK
09SARAJEVO1065INVITATION FOR THE SECRETARY TO ATTEND CLOSING
[...] (U) The Embassy received a diplomatic note (paragraph 2) with a copy of an official letter (paragraph 3) from Presidency Chairman Komsic, inviting the Secretary to attend the official closing ceremony in mid-November for the office of the Supervisor of Brcko District. 2. (U) Begin Text of D [...]
2009-09-04 09:52:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL BA
09SARAJEVO1108BOSNIA: DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT
[...] (SBU) Post offers the following answers to questions from para 15 of reftel. The Post point of contact on diaspora issues will be Patrick Hanish. A) To what extent are diasporans from your host country an identifiable community? Are there existing diaspora networks, organizations or online [...]
2009-09-18 10:12:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL BA
09SARAJEVO1137BOSNIA: BLUE LANTERN - CASE
[...] Per the action request in Reftels, post conducted an on-site end-use survey of referenced equipment (Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Internal Affairs, SIPA) and the intermediate consignee (MIPO Komunikacije). 2. On August 27, we visited both the Sarajevo Canton Minister of Internal Affairs (MU [...]
2009-09-29 13:17:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC BK
09SARAJEVO1207SARAJEVO FRAUD SUMMARY, SECOND SEMI-ANNUAL CY2009
[...] This semi-annual fraud summary covers 1 March 2009 to 30 August 2009. ------------------ Country Conditions ------------------ 2. Fourteen years after the 1992-95 Balkan conflict, Bosnia and Herzegovina is still recovering from the displacement of two million of its citizens. Of the [...]
2009-10-22 14:37:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT CPAS ASEC BK
09SARAJEVO122BOSNIA: INL-FUNDED PROGRAMS MAKING STRONG
[...] (U) U.S. Department of Justice International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) and Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training (OPDAT)-implemented rule of law projects, funded with INL-managed SEED funds, make important contributions to several high pri [...]
2009-01-30 16:03:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO123BOSNIA: INL-FUNDED PROGRAMS MAKING STRONG
[...] (U) U.S. Department of Justice International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) and Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training (OPDAT)-implemented rule of law projects, funded with INL-managed SEED funds, make important contributions to several high pri [...]
2009-01-30 16:28:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO1253WAR CRIMES AMBASSADOR RAPP'S OCTOBER 13-15 VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: S/WCI Ambassador Stephen Rapp traveled to Sarajevo October 13-15 to discuss extension of the mandate of international judges and prosecutors past December, implementation of the National War Crimes Strategy, and Bosnia's efforts to pursue regional cooperation agreements. Most of A [...]
2009-11-04 16:59:00Embassy SarajevoSECRETPREL PGOV KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO1269BOSNIA: INFORMATION ON SECURITY DIALOGUES
[...] This cable outlines, per reftel, ongoing security and defense dialogues between Bosnia and the United States. Bilateral Defense Consultations ------------------------------- 2. The United States and Bosnia have organized bilateral defense consultations on an ad hoc basis since December 2 [...]
2009-11-12 14:33:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MARR BK
09SARAJEVO1280BOSNIA: STEPS TOWARD FIXING THE BROKEN POWER
[...] (SBU) The Government of Republika Srpska (RS) issued a statement on November 12 that offers some hope for resolving the political standoff that has blocked investment in the state-level electric transmission company Elektroprenos, or Transco, for nearly two years. The decision in effect dire [...]
2009-11-17 08:55:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON PGOV BK
09SARAJEVO1294CORRUPTION, ETHNICITY, AND POLITICAL FAVORITISM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Several weeks ago, Bosnia's State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) launched an investigation into the work of the state-level Return Fund and the State Commission for Displaced Persons and Refugees (DPRE Commission),due to numerous reports of alleged irregularities a [...]
2009-11-20 10:26:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KREF BK
09SARAJEVO1334BOSNIA: BLUE LANTERN BROKER INQUIRY - CASE NO.
[...] Summary: Per reftel request, we conducted a site visit to the company referenced in Blue Lantern case number K-2420, PD Igman DD in Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina. We spoke with Igman General Manager Djahid Muratbegovic, and Operations Manager Mirsada Kadic. According to the two Igman repres [...]
2009-12-04 15:45:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC BK
09SARAJEVO1372BOSNIAN PARTICIPATION IN THE PRESIDENTIAL
[...] (SBU) Embassy Sarajevo appreciates the opportunity provided in reftel to nominate candidates from the Bosnian Muslim community to participate in the Presidential Entrepreneurship Summit in the spring. However, we request exemption from the requirement to recruit candidates actively and to hol [...]
2009-12-15 16:44:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PREL SOCI KPAO BK
09SARAJEVO1379BOSNIA - 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Attached is Post's draft submission for the 2009 country report on terrorism. Embassy point of contact for this report is Michael Martin, martinmb@state.gov. 2. Despite ethnic polarization and disputes among Bosnian political leaders that hindered the functioning of state government, Bos [...]
2009-12-17 14:13:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER BA
09SARAJEVO1381BOSNIA: LJUBIC STRIVES TO RALLY BIH CROATS AND
[...] (SBU) Recent initiatives from Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ)-1990 President Bozo Ljubic indicate that the campaign among Croats for the 2010 general elections is underway. Ljubic is reaching out -- thus far unsuccessfully -- to Croat academic and religious leaders, as well as other political [...]
2009-12-17 18:19:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR KDEM BK
09SARAJEVO1391BOSNIA: NEGATING THE "DEFAMATION OF RELIGION"
[...] (SBU) We believe the best way to get Bosnian support for our position on &Defamation of Religion8 votes (reftel) is to stress that Bosnia should change its voting behavior because it aims to become an EU country, a tolerant multi-ethnic democracy and a fully functional state that can present [...]
2009-12-21 14:27:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM KISL PGOV PHUM PREL BK
09SARAJEVO180BOSNIA - SUBMISSION FOR THE 2009 TIP REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: This cable constitutes Post's submission for the 2009 TIP report for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Post's point of contact for trafficking issues is Poloff Patrick Hanish, tel: 387-33-445-700 x2312, fax: 387-33-659-722, e-mail: HanishPN@state.gov. Time spent preparing the repo [...]
2009-02-12 12:05:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG
09SARAJEVO181BOSNIA - SUBMISSION FOR THE 2009 TIP REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: This cable constitutes Post's submission for the 2009 TIP report for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Post's point of contact for trafficking issues is Poloff Patrick Hanish, tel: 387-33-445-700 x2312, fax: 387-33-659-722, e-mail: HanishPN@state.gov. Time spent preparing the repo [...]
2009-02-12 13:44:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREF KTIP AADP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN
09SARAJEVO19BOSNIA IN THE COLD WITHOUT NATURAL GAS
[...] Summary: With only a faxed warning from Gazprom shortly before it happened, Bosnia's natural gas supplies were cut off yesterday afternoon, joining much of Europe in the cold. Because there is only one pipeline into Bosnia from Serbia, only about one third of Bosnian households are dependent o [...]
2009-01-07 17:01:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDECIN KPAO ENRG PGOV PREL SENV BK AMGT
09SARAJEVO208BOSNIAN RESPONSE ON ALGERIAN DETAINEES
[...] (S) SUMMARY: On January 22 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent us a dipnote in response to our reftel request that Bosnia accept two Algerian nationals who lived in Bosnia before being detained in Guantanamo (Lakhdar Boumediene and Sabir Lahmar Manfud). The dipnote was vague as to the final [...]
2009-02-20 08:15:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR PREL PTER BK
09SARAJEVO212BOSNIA - HIGHREP USES BONN POWERS TO CLOSE WAR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 20, High Representative Lajcak used his Bonn Powers to impose amendments to state and Federation legislation, which were designed to close legal loopholes that impacted both governments' ability to effectively manage war crimes case. In the case of the state, the High [...]
2009-02-20 17:22:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PHUM ICTY KAWC KJUS KCRM BK
09SARAJEVO226BOSNIA - REIS'ING TOWARD TROUBLE
[...] (C) Summary: Reis Mustafa Ceric, leader of the Islamic Community (Islamska Zajednica, or IZ) of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has made a series of statements in recent weeks that undermine his long-espoused position as a responsible leader of modern, "European" Islam. When addressing issues of Wah [...]
2009-02-24 11:04:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL BK
09SARAJEVO234BOSNIA: INL-FUNDED PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS AND RULE OF
[...] (U) Summary: Significant USG investments in information technology systems for law enforcement and judicial institutions in BiH have enabled standardized and efficient case management and the real time exchange of sensitive data to assist police and border officials to interdict smugglers, org [...]
2009-02-26 07:43:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO250BOSNIA DOES NOT ACCEPT TWO ALGERIAN GUANTANAMO
[...] (S) On February 27 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent us a second dipnote in response to our request (reftel A) that Bosnia accept two Algerian nationals who lived in Bosnia before being detained in Guantanamo (Lakhdar Boumediene and Sabir Lahmar Manfud). This second dipnote was in respons [...]
2009-02-27 16:01:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR PREL PTER BK
09SARAJEVO281BOSNIA: POST RESPONSE 2009 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW
[...] (SBU) Summary: Intellectual property rights (IPR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) are not adequately protected. The Government suffers from a low level of capacity, primarily technical expertise in policy and law enforcement institutions. While legislation to enforce IPR is in place, enforceme [...]
2009-03-09 10:07:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR
09SARAJEVO310FEDERATION DEVELOPMENT BANK SCANDAL - WATCH THIS
[...] Summary. (C) Federation Financial Police have started an investigation of potential irregularities in the operation of the Federation Development Bank. After initially being threatened and rebuffed by Bank director Ramiz Dzaferovic on March 3, the investigators returned on March 9 with a polic [...]
2009-03-13 13:42:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALBK ECON EFIN
09SARAJEVO315BOSNIA: GLOBAL INITIATIVE MEETINGS IN KOREA
[...] (SBU) In coordination with Dr. Dmitiri Iordanidi, First Political Secretary at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bosnia-Herzegovina, we delivered Ref A and Ref B demarches to Nijaz Cardaklija, Counsellor in the Peace and Security Division of the BiH Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Multilat [...]
2009-03-16 14:23:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC BK
09SARAJEVO317BOSNIA - DAS JONES' MARCH 1-4 VISIT TO SARAJEVO
[...] (C) SUMMARY During his March 1-4 visit to Sarajevo DAS Stuart Jones met with leaders of all major political parties, members of the presidency, Defense Minister Cikotic, Prime Minister Spiric and Foreign Minister Alkalaj. He also met with representatives from international financial instituti [...]
2009-03-16 15:35:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BK
09SARAJEVO353BOSNIA - ATTACK ON JOURNALIST IN EASTERN REPUBLIKA
[...] (C) Summary: On March 18, a Federation Television journalist, reporting on allegations of corruption in Trebinje, was physically attacked while filming the Serb Orthodox Church there. The local mayor and Serb Orthodox bishop (both Dodik allies) immediately blamed the victim, and Dodik himsel [...]
2009-03-23 05:44:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV BK
09SARAJEVO365BOSNIA - LETTER FOR THE SECRETARY FROM FOREIGN
[...] (U) On March 23, the Bosnian Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivered to the Embassy a latter from Foreign Minister Alkalaj to the Secretary. Alkalaj's letter is a reply to the Secre tary's March 18 correspondence, and the text is contained in paragraph two below. A scan of the signed letter wa [...]
2009-03-23 16:25:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PREL BK
09SARAJEVO366GUIDANCE REQUEST; APRIL 2 OHR FINANCIAL EXPERTS
[...] This is an action request. See para 4. 2. OHR provided Embassy with draft 2009/2010 budget in advance of the April 2, 2009 Financial Experts meeting. The proposed budget reflects the Steering Board Ambassador's command to begin preparing a continuing OHR budget for 2009/2010 in advance of [...]
2009-03-24 06:37:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PREL BK
09SARAJEVO373BOSNIA - STATE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE CONTINUES TO
[...] (C) The State Prosecutor's Special Department for Organized Crime (SDOC),under the leadership of USG-funded secondee Drew Engel, the Deputy Chief Prosecutor and head of SDOC, made inroads in the fight against organized crime, financial crimes, and corruption in 2008. This includes using cas [...]
2009-03-25 06:15:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV EAID ECON PREL KCRM BK
09SARAJEVO377ITA POSITION USED FOR POLITICAL LEVERAGE AMONG
[...] (C/NF) Summary: The position of the Director of the Indirect Taxation Authority (ITA) has opened another struggle for "ethnic balance" in state-level institutions. The current director, Kemal Causevic, is a Bosniak who has managed to keep the institution functioning at a basic level, but has [...]
2009-03-26 12:58:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON BK
09SARAJEVO38BOSNIA: SERBIA AND HUNGARY SECURE NATURAL GAS FOR
[...] Summary: Freezing citizens of Bosnia's capital of Sarajevo received some relief from the natural gas crisis on Friday and Saturday when Serbia and Hungary, via the German-owned EON natural gas storage facility, provided a temporary supply of natural gas to Bosnia's pipeline system. Sarajevo's [...]
2009-01-12 15:59:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT CASC ENRG EPET PREL BK
09SARAJEVO385BOSNIA -- THE COMING END OF EUFOR
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 5. 2. (C) SUMMARY. We understand that the administration is planning a review of the U.S. and international profile in Bosnia. The Embassy would like to call Washington's attention to decision processes underway which will impact our ability [...]
2009-03-27 13:48:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL BK EUN
09SARAJEVO386BOSNIA - BRCKO AMENDMENT PASSES: A VICTORY FOR
[...] (SBU) Two months of negotiating a constitutional amendment on Brcko District (Ref A) -- and thirteen years of USG engagement to make Brcko a self-sustaining, multiethnic district -- culminated in the amendment's overwhelming support in both houses of Parliament. The House of Representatives ( [...]
2009-03-27 14:46:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR KDEM BK
09SARAJEVO39BOSNIA: GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS IN BOSNIA
[...] Summary: The Global Economic Crisis has reached Bosnia as demand for key exports, such as metals, has fallen sharply, construction has stalled and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has dropped. Loans are hard to get and remittances have stopped growing. Nonetheless, Bosnia,s high percentage [...]
2009-01-12 16:27:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PREL
09SARAJEVO398BOSNIA: WORLD ECONOMIC CRISIS HITS VULNERABLE
[...] (U) Summary: Emboffs visited the Srebrenica municipality to assess the impact of the world economic crisis on area businesses and municipal government. Automobile parts manufacturer, CIMOS Srebrenica, warns that a 50% decline in customer orders since September 2008 will force the plant to layo [...]
2009-03-31 11:26:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDBK ECON
09SARAJEVO40BOSNIA - GAZA REACTION REVEALS UGLY SIDE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Several incidents of anti-Semitic graffiti, biased press coverage, and irresponsible comments by Islamic Community head, Reis Mustafa Ceric (who labeled events in Gaza "genocide"),have contributed to an undercurrent of anti-Semitism in the Bosnian reaction to events in Gaza. [...]
2009-01-12 16:36:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GZ BK PREL
09SARAJEVO409SARAJEVO FRAUD SUMMARY, SEMI-ANNUAL CY2009
[...] This semi-annual fraud summary covers 1 September 2008 to 1 March 2009. ------------------ Country Conditions ------------------ 2. Fourteen years after the 1992-95 Balkan conflict Bosnia and Herzegovina is still recovering from the devastation of the war that resulted in some two mil [...]
2009-04-01 14:17:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT CPAS ASEC BK
09SARAJEVO467BOSNIA - TIHIC AND COVIC EAGER TO ENGAGE ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In an April 8 lunch with Ambassador, Party of Democratic Action (SDA) chairman Sulejman Tihic and Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ)-BiH chairman Dragan Covic focused almost exclusively on constitutional reform (CR). The two men discussed the positive momentum generated by the recent [...]
2009-04-15 04:55:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM BK
09SARAJEVO488BOSNIA - EU TROIKA FM'S BRING THE SAME OLD EU
[...] (C/NOFORN) SUMMARY: We have spoken with EU diplomats to assess whether the "EU Troika" foreign ministers broke new ground when they visited Sarajevo on April 7-9. Although the simultaneous visit of Czech Foreign Minister Schwarzenberg, French Foreign Minister Kouchner and Swedish Foreign Minis [...]
2009-04-17 14:50:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL EU BK
09SARAJEVO513BOSNIA - DODIK MAKES NICE AND ISSUES WARNINGS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Over lunch on the 17th floor terrace of the Republika Srpska (RS) Government building on April 16, RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik and the Ambassador discussed a range of issues, including outstanding elements of OHR's 5 2 agenda, the state-level investigation of the PM over, amo [...]
2009-04-22 14:53:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM PHUM KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO529BOSNIA: EMBASSY RATCHETS UP ENGAGEMENT IN
[...] (C) Summary: On an April 23 visit to Srebrenica, Ambassador English pushed local leaders to put aside their political differences for the sake of citizens of a municipality still struggling to come to terms with the 1995 genocide which took place there. Bickering over government jobs, and th [...]
2009-04-27 12:32:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL BK
09SARAJEVO563BOSNIA - INL-MANAGED SEED-FUNDED PROJECTS UPDATE:
[...] (U) Summry: Extensive technical assistance in drafting gverning legislation and rules of procedures along with significant USG investment in equipment and taining facilitated the creation and rapid develoment of the new state-level Foreigners Affairs Service from an idea on paper to an effecti [...]
2009-05-05 12:21:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO573BOSNIA - FY 2009 JULIA TAFT REFUGEE FUND PROPOSAL
[...] (SBU) Per reftel A, Post is pleased to submit a project proposal for the FY 2009 Julia Taft Refugee Fund. Embassy Sarajevo, working in consultation with the Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) State Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees, the Federation Ministry of Human Rights and Refugee Issues, t [...]
2009-05-07 12:18:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PHUM PGOV BK
09SARAJEVO574BOSNIA - INCREASED INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: As a follow-up to their lunch with High Representative Valentin Inzko (Reftel),the Quint Ambassadors met on May 5 with State Justice Minister Barisa Colak to urge him to prepare legislative amendments needed to extend the presence of international judges and prosecutors past Dec [...]
2009-05-07 16:02:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO578BOSNIA -- DODIK CALLS ON SERB SOLDIERS TO QUIT
[...] (SBU) During a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of a new Mercatur supermarket in Banja Luka on May 7, Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Dodik called on Serb members of Bosnia's Armed Forces to disobey lawful orders and to refuse to participate in the NATO Partnership for Peace (PfP) C [...]
2009-05-08 15:32:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR BA
09SARAJEVO594BOSNIA - SCENESETTER FOR VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Mr. Vice President: welcome to Bosnia. Your visit here is being taken as a sign that "the U.S. is back" and ready to resume our traditional leadership role here. Bosniaks especially welcome the news, Croats as well, but Serbs are leery, believing new U.S. energy will be devoted t [...]
2009-05-12 15:50:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR ECON KJUS KCRM PINR BK
09SARAJEVO641BOSNIA - SACIRBEY TO TESTIFY BEFORE ICTY VIA
[...] (SBU) Per reftels, on May 18 we conveyed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the urgent need for the Bosnian government to clarify its position regarding Muhamed Sacirbey's travel to The Hague to testify before the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). We made clear that we [...]
2009-05-27 09:05:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCJAN PREL BK
09SARAJEVO645BOSNIA - MFA SENDS SECOND DIP NOTE CLARIFYING
[...] (SBU) Per the Department's request, on May 28 we sought from the MFA additional documentation clarifying the Bosnian government's support for having Muhamed Sacirbey testify before the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia via video-link (Refs A and B). In response to our request, [...]
2009-05-28 14:06:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCJAN PREL BK
09SARAJEVO70BOSNIA - STRUGGLING WITH DODIK ON BRCKO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik remains the principal stumbling block to a resolution on Brcko District. Seemingly backing off his long-standing intransigence on constitutional amendments to resolve Brcko, Dodik promised Ambassador and HighRep Lajcak in December [...]
2009-01-15 16:08:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR KDEM BK
09SARAJEVO732BOSNIA: S/WCI AMBASSADOR WILLIAMSON'S JUNE 14-16
[...] (C) SUMMARY: S/WCI Ambassador Clint Williamson visited Sarajevo June 14-16 to discuss regional cooperation and extending past December the mandate of international judges and prosecutors working at the State Court and the State Prosecutor's Office. He met with State Justice Minister Barisa [...]
2009-06-22 13:54:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO747BOSNIA: FORMER FOREIGN FIGHTERS ARRESTED; BUT CAN
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Administrative delays and barriers to evidence sharing may contribute to the release from the Foreigners Affairs Service (FAS) Immigration Center of several former foreign fighters, who have been deemed threats to BiH national security. Currently the center holds eight persons [...]
2009-06-24 13:41:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PTER KISL SCUL INR KJUS KCRM BK
09SARAJEVO75BOSNIA: FY09 BFIF PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] Post appreciates EEB/CBA's offer of Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) support. Per reftel instructions, we submit the following proposals in rank priority order. Our responses are keyed to reftel instructions. 2. Regional Balkan Energy Meeting (Two-Day),April 2009. a) The Bal [...]
2009-01-16 15:03:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT BTIO ECON EINV ETRD
09SARAJEVO76BOSNIA - BIDDING FOR 2010-2011 UNSC SEAT
[...] (U) We received the following diplomatic note from the Bosnian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about Bosnia's interest in being elected to the UN Security Council, and have added our comment on this request below: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina presents its compliment [...]
2009-01-16 16:59:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UNSC BK
09SARAJEVO782BOSNIA: IMF DEAL BACK ON
[...] Summary. The IMF governing board meeting to approve the standby arrangement for Bosnia has been rescheduled for July 8, following Bosnia,s fulfillment of the two outstanding conditions: the adoption of a comprehensive budget framework by the National Fiscal Council, and an agreement by the Fe [...]
2009-07-01 12:31:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAID BK
09SARAJEVO804REPUBLIKA SRPSKA DELEGATES BLOCK ADOPTION OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On June 18, 2009, the Republika Srpska (RS) delegates in the House of Peoples of the BiH Parliament (BiH HoP) rejected a proposed Revised Strategy for implementation of Annex VII (dealing with returns of displaced persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina) and returned it to the Counci [...]
2009-07-07 07:36:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREF PREL BK
09SARAJEVO812BOSNIA - SCENESETTER FOR THE JULY 11-12 VISIT OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: You come to Sarajevo to commemorate a searing event in Bosnia's history, the 1995 genocide at Srebrenica. Your participation in the event will signal, particularly to the Bosniaks, a strong USG commitment to national reconciliation. You also will meet with Bosnian leaders on [...]
2009-07-08 11:16:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL OVIP BK
09SARAJEVO838BOSNIA - CONVICTED TERRORIST BEKTASEVIC
[...] (C) Mirsad Bektasevic, a dual Bosnian-Swedish citizen who was convicted in a Bosnian court on charges of terrorism in 2007 (Reftel),successfully petitioned the Bosnian court to serve out the remainder of his prison sentence in Sweden, and was transferred from Bosnia to Sweden on June 10, 2009. [...]
2009-07-10 13:00:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALKJUS PGOV PTER BK
09SARAJEVO841BOSNIA - INL-FUNDED PROGRAM UPDATE: FOCUS ON
[...] (U) Summary: INL-provided SEED funded training conducted by the Overseas Prosecutorial Development and Assistance Training Program (OPDAT) and the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) continue to play a critical role in our rule of law agenda here in Bosn [...]
2009-07-10 15:09:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO866Bosnia consular outreach program yields substantial drop in
[...] [Summary] In past years, Sarajevo's refusal rate for J1 Summer Work and Travel (SWT) applicants was often over 50 percent. Recognizing that our refusal rate was directly related to a Post policy of only issuing to students of accredited universities, the Consular section launched an outreach pr [...]
2009-07-16 13:23:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT CPAS ASEC BK
09SARAJEVO867EU DENIES BOSNIA ENTRY INTO VISA LIBERALIZATION
[...] (C) The European Commission (EC) announced on July 14 that it had decided to keep Bosnia off the list of countries recommended for entry into the EU's visa liberalization regime at this time. It attributed its decision to Bosnia's shortcomings in the issuance of biometric passports, the fig [...]
2009-07-16 13:58:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM KCRM EU BK
09SARAJEVO921BOSNIA AGREES TO ACCEPT GUANTANAMO DETAINEE LAHMAR
[...] (S) We received a diplomatic note from the Bosnian Foreign Ministry informing us that Bosnia has agreed to accept the transfer of former Guantanamo detainee Sabir Lahmar and deal with him in accordance with the Bosnian Law on Foreigners and Asylum. In practice, this will mean that Lahmar wil [...]
2009-07-29 13:43:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER BA
09SARAJEVO951BOSNIA - GRIGORIJE, PRINCE-BISHOP OF TREBINJE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Serb Orthodox Vladika Grigorije (Bishop of Zahumlije and Herzegovina) holds both spiritual and temporal power in the southern Bosnian municipality of Trebinje. With authority extending throughout much of southern Bosnia, including Mostar, the relatively-youthful Grigorije is a m [...]
2009-08-04 10:35:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BK
09SARAJEVO954BOSNIA: FY09 INL-MANAGED SEED-FUNDED LAW
[...] (U) The U.S. Government's core strategic objective in Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) is to lock the country into a self-sustaining path towards Euro-Atlantic integration. A BiH inside NATO and the EU is the best guarantee that the country's future will be stable, democratic and prosperous. Strong l [...]
2009-08-04 14:35:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ASEC SNAR KCRM KJUS SOCI BK
09SARAJEVO955BOSNIA: FY09 INL-MANAGED SEED-FUNDED LAW
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-04 14:39:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ASEC SNAR KCRM KJUS SOCI BK
09SARAJEVO971BOSNIA - INL-FUNDED PROGRAM UPDATE: ENGAGING IN
[...] (U) Summary: The International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) and the Overseas Prosecutorial Development and Assistance Training Program (OPDAT) engage Bosnian interlocutors in discussions about needed reforms in law enforcement and the judiciary to advance our [...]
2009-08-10 12:46:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
09SARAJEVO975Bosnia: Sarajevo FPU Investigates Bosnia's Military Records
[...] Summary. The Sarajevo Consular Section initiated full IV services in December 2007. Our Fraud Prevention Unit(FPU) wanted to learn more about documents important for immigration to the United States: military records, court records and police records. This is the first in a series of three cab [...]
2009-08-11 12:46:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT CPAS ASEC BK
09SECTION01OF03SANJOSE525COSTA RICA: MORE MEANINFUL MILITARY MISSIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Significant U.S. military humnitarian missions and training took place in Cosa Rica during April and May, continuing the strig of activities begun in late 2007. In April, oer 150 U.S. military personnel practiced disaster mnagement and recovery techniques with civilian clleagu [...]
2009-06-25 18:47:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MASS MARR SOCI EAID CS
09SECTION02OF03QRIPOLI583BEYOND LOCKERBIE: WRITING THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE US-LIBYA RELATIONSHIP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-20 10:25:00Embassy TripoliSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV MARR MASS PHUM ETRD ABLD CVIS LY UN
09SEOUL1020SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; June 26, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-26 06:51:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1029SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; July 1, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-01 04:24:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1049SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; July 2, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-02 06:14:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1127ROKG RESPONSE TO SUPPORT NGO INVOLVEMENT AT THE
[...] (U) In response to reftel, Poloff contacted Deputy Director Lee Kyeo-kyeong of the UN Division of the ROK's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. According to Lee, the ROKG supports the overarching principle that consultative status to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) be "granted witho [...]
2009-07-16 08:04:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKS PHUM PREL UN
09SEOUL1148SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; July 21, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-21 06:47:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL115MOFAT VICE MINISTER REQUESTS NEW ADMINISTRATION'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a January 21 meeting with the Ambassador, First Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Kwon Jong-rak offered congratulations on President Barack Obama's inauguration and requested continued consultations on the KORUS-FTA as well as on North Korea. He emphasized the importance [...]
2009-01-22 06:03:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KS KN
09SEOUL119ROKG TO HOST GICNT AND EPG MEETINGS IN APRIL 2009
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 4 and 5. 2. (C) The ROKG confirmed on January 21 that it will host in Seoul a Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) workshop on April 14-15 and an Exercise Planning Group (EPG) meeting on April 16. The Disarmament & [...]
2009-01-22 08:29:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPARM PINS KS
09SEOUL120ROKG VIEWS ON CONPLAN 5029, SMA, AND AFGHANISTAN
[...] (S) Summary. ROK National Security Advisor Kim Sung-hwan discussed the ROKG's positions on Conceptual Plan (CONPLAN) 5029, the new Special Measures Agreement (SMA),and Afghanistan during a cordial and wide-ranging 30-minute meeting at the Blue House on January 15 with United States Forces [...]
2009-01-23 00:48:00Embassy SeoulSECRETMARR PREL MOPS PGOV KS AF
09SEOUL1235SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; August 05, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-05 06:17:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1243SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; August 06, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-06 22:25:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1282SSANGYONG STRIKE'S END UNLIKELY TO FORESTALL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-13 01:03:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALECON EIND ETRD KS
09SEOUL1284SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; August 13, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-13 06:05:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1306PROLIFERATION SECURITY INITIATIVE WORKSHOP IN
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive, but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) This is cable is an action request. See para 19. 3. (U) Summary. The Government of the Republic of Korea (ROKG) on July 21-22 hosted a USG delegation at a workshop in Seoul to discuss the Prolifera [...]
2009-08-14 06:27:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM PREL KS IR
09SEOUL1326SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; August 19, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-19 08:21:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1387DPRK PLOTTED CAPTURE OF U.S. JOURNALISTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The DPRK's arrest of U.S. journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee in March 2009 was an orchestrated part of Pyongyang's broader pattern of belligerent behavior in the first half of 2009, according to "Aquariums of Pyongyang" author and DPRK gulag survivor Kang Chol-hwan. Kang, citin [...]
2009-08-28 09:04:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON KS KN
09SEOUL1420CABINET RESHUFFLE SIGNALS SHIFT TO CENTER;
[...] (U) Summary: The Blue House announced a cabinet reshuffle on September 3, replacing six ministers, including the Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, and creating a new position of Minister for Special Affairs. The first major cabinet reshuffle since President Lee Myung-bak took o [...]
2009-09-04 09:08:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV KS
09SEOUL1435ROK RELATIONS WITH UZBEKISTAN: BLOOD, GAS, GOLD
[...] (C) Uzbek Embassy DCM Alisher Okhunjonov gave us an upbeat assessment of bilateral ties with South Korea, which is now Uzbekistan's number one East Asian investor and one of its top trade partners. Using Uzbekistan's large ethnic Korean community as a bridge, the Korea Gas Corporation, the Kor [...]
2009-09-08 07:39:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD PINR PGOV ECON EINV KS UZ
09SEOUL147AMBASSADOR'S LUNCH WITH GYEONGGI GOVERNOR,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador hosted a working lunch on January 23 for USFK Commanding General "Skip" Sharp, Gyeonggi-do Governor Kim and Pyeongtaek Mayor Song. They discussed how local communities in Tongduchon and Pyeongtaek were responding to the relocation of the 2nd Infantry Division. K [...]
2009-01-30 02:09:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALMARR PGOV KS
09SEOUL15REPUBLIC OF KOREA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON
[...] This cable is in response to reftel. 2. The Republic of Korea (ROK or South Korea) demonstrated excellent law enforcement and intelligence capabilities, and provided terrorism-related training to law enforcement officials from various developing countries. Traditionally focused on potent [...]
2009-01-05 06:01:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KS
09SEOUL1529SCENESETTER FOR THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) Mr. Deputy Secretary, all of us at Embassy Seoul warmly welcome you back to Korea. Your visit comes as we are in a sweet spot in the relationship, with a strongly pro-American president who has largely recovered from last year,s debacle on the importation of American beef and is committed [...]
2009-09-24 08:24:00Embassy SeoulSECRETOVIP PGOV PREL ECON SOCI KN KS
09SEOUL1531MOFAT Previews FM Yu's Upcoming Visit to Tokyo
[...] (C) In a preview of Foreign Minister Yu's upcoming visit to Japan, MOFAT DG for Northeast Asia Cho Tai-young noted the potential for negative fallout from next year's 100th anniversary of Japan's annexation of Korea. He said a pending Japanese decision on textbook guidelines relating to the L [...]
2009-09-24 08:58:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR SOCI KS JN
09SEOUL1539SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; September 25, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-25 07:57:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1556CHINESE DCM ON DPRK DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (C) Summary: Chinese Embassy DCM Xing Haiming, one of the PRC's most experienced DPRK-watchers, told DCM Tokola that the PRC hoped for a quick, positive decision by Washington on bilateral talks with Pyongyang. An upside to holding discussions in North Korea, he said, was that the DPRK inte [...]
2009-09-28 09:04:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MNUC SOCI ECON KN KS
09SEOUL1572SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; October 1, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-01 03:51:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1574ROK TO FOLLOW EU LEAD ON GOLDSTONE REPORT
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered EAP/K-Embassy Seoul e-mail message on 10/1 to Cho Tae-ick, Director of MOFAT's Human Rights and Social Affairs Division, calling on the ROK to back the USG effort to get an unbiased resolution on the Goldstone Report. Cho underscored that the ROK would likely follow the [...]
2009-10-01 05:51:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKS KN PGOV PHUM PREL PTER KISL KPAL IS
09SEOUL1604GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO DPRK ON SUCCESSION, 150-DAY
[...] (C) During a recent meeting with Ambassador Stephens, Germany's ambassador in Pyongyang, Thomas Schaefer, asserted that military hardliners had seized the initiative while Kim Jong-il (KJI) was recovering from his stroke and are now ascendant in the DPRK government. According to Schaefer, con [...]
2009-10-08 08:09:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SOCI ECON PHUM KN GM
09SEOUL1610SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; October 9, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-09 06:20:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1613ROK URGES FRENCH ENVOY TO GO SLOW ON DPRK
[...] (C) Summary: ROKG officials urged French Special Envoy for DPRK Issues Jack Lang to exercise caution in moving ahead with North Korea, according to our contacts involved in Lang's visit. MOFAT, French Embassy and EU Mission contacts all characterized the visit to South Korea as a mission foc [...]
2009-10-09 08:43:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PHUM ECON KS KN FR
09SEOUL1631SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
[...] (C) Mr. Secretary, all of us at Embassy Seoul warmly welcome you back to Korea for the 41st Security Consultative Meeting 21-22 October. Your visit comes at time when our bilateral relationship is the best it has been in a number of years, with a strongly pro-American president who has largely [...]
2009-10-15 07:42:00Embassy SeoulSECRETPREL PARM MARR KS
09SEOUL1632ROK PROPOSES TO HOST GICNT PLENARY IN 2011-2012
[...] (U) This is an action request. Post requests guidance on the questions below received from ROKG. 2. (U) On October 13, PolOff met with Park Eun-jin, Disarmament and Nonproliferation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to deliver reftel joint demarche with Nikolay Fokin, 1st Secretar [...]
2009-10-15 07:59:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL PTER KGICKS
09SEOUL1633ROK: TOPSITES CONFERENCE YIELDS STRATEGY FOR
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and is not/not intended for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: Representatives of the recording and movie industry and EmbOffs met on September 24 with ROKG and law enforcement officials to reintroduce the issue of topsites and revive inves [...]
2009-10-15 08:21:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD KIPR KS
09SEOUL1651SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; October 20, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-20 07:54:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1664ROK DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER READOUT ON IRAN VISIT
[...] (C) Deputy Foreign Minister Lee Young-joon, MOFAT's point man on Iran issues, told the DCM on October 20 that post-election protests in Iran represented conflict between "hardliners and other hardliners" and not between the government and the people. Lee dismissed the protests a "tempest in a [...]
2009-10-21 06:31:00Embassy SeoulSECRETPREL PGOV PINR MNUC SOCI KS IR
09SEOUL1679EMBASSIES PRAISE ROKG ANTI-TRAFFICKING EFFORTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Korean Government has established a strong track record of cooperation with the United States, Canada, and Australia on anti-trafficking efforts. In an attempt to gauge ROKG cooperation with other countries on trafficking issues, poloff met with representatives from the Mong [...]
2009-10-22 08:40:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON KPAO SOCI PHUM KS
09SEOUL1680PROMINENT DPRK DEFECTOR ON REPORTED CLASHES
[...] (C) Summary: Prominent North Korean defector Kang Cheol-hwan asserted on 10/21 that the DPRK's latest labor mobilization campaign has damaged this year's food crop harvest. Mandatory ideological busywork has kept workers out of back alley black markets and forced farmers to neglect their pri [...]
2009-10-22 08:47:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM SOCI ECON KN
09SEOUL1699ROK EXPERT CLAIMS CHINA WON'T OBSTRUCT DPRK ENDGAME
[...] (C) The intellectual godfather of the ROK's current DPRK policy, Professor Nam Joo-hong, told us that in the event of a DPRK collapse China would not stand in the way of the ROK's efforts to unify the Korean Peninsula. Nam claims senior PRC intelligence officials have told him that Chinese in [...]
2009-10-26 09:08:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM SOCI ECON KN KS CH
09SEOUL1734DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UK DECISION TO BAN THE PROVISION OF INSURANCE TO IRISL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-30 08:10:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KNNP IR PREL KS XG UK
09SEOUL17442009-2010 ROK AND DPRK INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] (U) Per reftel, Embassy Seoul's submission for the Republic of Korea (ROK) portion of the 2009-2010 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) is provided in para 2. Input for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) portion of the INCSR is provided in para 3 with the und [...]
2009-11-03 06:02:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KN KS
09SEOUL1750THE HAGUE CONVENTION: A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Post urges inclusion of Korean Accession to the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction in President Obama,s agenda for Seoul. This issue was previously raised with the ROK on numerous occasions, both in Seoul and Washington, over the past year, including by the Secret [...]
2009-11-03 08:23:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALCASC PREL KOCI KITA KS
09SEOUL1768SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; November 5, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-05 07:21:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1772SCENESETTER FOR THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO KOREA,
[...] (SBU) Mr. President, all of us at Embassy Seoul warmly welcome your first official visit to Korea. The U.S.-ROK alliance is in arguably its best shape ever, and it is growing in scope. We have a historic opportunity to expand cooperation with an ally that sees its national interests as coinc [...]
2009-11-05 10:25:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV PREL ECON SOCI KN KS
09SEOUL1773SEOUL ESTH UPDATE - OCTOBER 2009
[...] (SBU) Korea is the ninth largest emitter of carbon dioxide gas in the world, the government said on October 19, quoting a report using 2007 data by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The country ranked as the tenth largest CO2 emitter in an earlier report using 2005 emissions data. Korea [...]
2009-11-06 03:45:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EIND ENRG TBIO OEXC TRGY TSPA KGHG KFLU KS
09SEOUL178RECLASSIFIED: ROKG TO HOST GICNT AND EPG MEETINGS
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive, but unclassified. 2. (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 4 and 5. 2. (U) The ROKG confirmed on January 21 that it will host in Seoul a Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) workshop on April 14-15 and an Exercise Planni [...]
2009-02-05 01:11:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PINS KS
09SEOUL1784SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; November 9, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-09 09:09:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1805PRIME MINISTER SEES GLOBAL ROLE FOR ROK, BUT
[...] (C) In a very friendly 30-minute meeting, Prime Minister Chung Un-chan received Ambassador Stephens on November 12. The Ambassador congratulated the Prime Minister on his new position and expressed appreciation for his readiness to receive American officials, including Deputy Secretary Steinbe [...]
2009-11-13 08:20:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV KS
09SEOUL1806ROK WILL BACK BURMA AND DPRK RESOLUTIONS, BUT NOT
[...] (SBU) PolOff delivered reftel demarche on 11/13 to Cho Tae-ick, Director of MOFAT's Human Rights and Social Affairs Division, expressing the USG's gratitude for the ROK's principled opposition to non-action motions and support on the DPRK and Burma resolutions. PolOff also urged the ROKG to s [...]
2009-11-13 08:25:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV UN KS KN UNGA
09SEOUL1808NO TRACTION FOR ANTI-PRT DEMOS DURING POTUS VISIT
[...] (C) People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD),one of the largest leftist NGOs in Korea, announced on November 2 plans for demonstrations -- coinciding with President Obama's November 18-19 visit to Seoul -- against the ROK's decision to lead a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) [...]
2009-11-16 02:16:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR MOPS KS AF
09SEOUL1813ROK Agriculture Minister Presses for High-level
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador met Agriculture Minister Chang Tae-pyong on November 4. Chang expressed his desire for a high-level consultation process on agricultural issues. Chang pressed for [...]
2009-11-16 08:50:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR PREL KS
09SEOUL1818SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; November 17, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-17 06:51:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1821 BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED BROKER
[...] Per reftel, Post verified the bona fides of registered broker Inn Joong-Sik, President of SM Engineering Corporation and Chairman of SM CNS Corporation. 2. SM Engineering Corporation is located at Room 1005, Suwoonhoikwan Building, 88, Kyungun-dong, Seoul, the Republic of Korea (ROK). [...]
2009-11-18 05:29:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KS
09SEOUL1839SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; November 23, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-23 05:38:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1863MOFAT NORTHEAST ASIA DG ON ROK TIES WITH CHINA,
[...] (C) During a November 12 lunch with the DCM, MOFAT Northeast Asia Division Director General Cho Tai-young stressed that the ROK's trade and people-to-people ties with the PRC continue to expand rapidly. Cho cautioned, however, that the expanding relationship with Beijing had begun to "set off [...]
2009-11-25 06:07:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR ECON KN KS JA CH MG
09SEOUL1865"GLOBAL KOREA" TAKES OFF IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
[...] (C) Summary: President Lee Myung-bak's vision of a "Global Korea" has been on prominent display in Southeast Asia during 2009. A key part of that vision is the New Asia Initiative, premised on the idea that Korea can play a "bridging role" between the developed and developing world. Central [...]
2009-11-25 08:30:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR ECIN ASEAN KS VM CB TH XC
09SEOUL1875SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; November 27, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-30 07:29:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1888MOFAT MIDDLE EAST DG ON IRAN, SYRIA AND NORTH
[...] (C) MOFAT Middle East Bureau Director General Kim Jin-soo told the DCM that the ROK was deeply concerned about Iran's defiant reaction to the November 27 IAEA Board of Governor's resolution. The DG, noting the ROK had voted with the U.S. on the resolution, emphasized that Seoul would follow W [...]
2009-12-02 05:14:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MNUC SOCI ECON ETRD KS IR SY
09SEOUL1904PDAS DONOVAN'S MEETING WITH ROK DFM LEE YONG-JOON
[...] (C) In a December 2 meeting with visiting EAP PDAS Joe Donovan, ROK Deputy Foreign Minister Lee Yong-joon requested an appointment with SRAP Holbrooke in Washington later this month to discuss preparations for establishment of a ROK PRT in Parwan, Afghanistan and urged that the United States [...]
2009-12-03 07:31:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ABLD MARR KS KN AF IR BM
09SEOUL1921DPRK CURRENCY FIASCO MAY SOON CAUSE MAJOR FOOD
[...] (C) British diplomats in Pyongyang have reported that shops and markets remain closed in the wake of the sudden DPRK government decision to replace its currency. There are rumors that the revaluation of goods in state stores and unofficial markets would take at least another week, which would [...]
2009-12-04 09:09:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM SOCI ECON EFIN KN KS
09SEOUL1925SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; December 7, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-07 07:58:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL1932CHINESE DCM ON BOSWORTH VISIT, DPRK CURRENCY CHAOS
[...] (C) Chinese Embassy DCM Xing Haiming predicted on December 8 that Ambassador Bosworth would be successful in persuading the DPRK to return to the Six-Party Talks (6PT),though the North Koreans would likely demand at least one more bilateral meeting with the United States ahead of a possible pl [...]
2009-12-09 08:14:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM MNUC SOCI ECON KN KS CH
09SEOUL194COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL HYUN -
[...] (U) Embassy Seoul welcomes and grants country clearance to Karen Hyun, Professional Staff Member for her official visit to South Korea, February 13-22, 2009. The purpose of the visit is to participate in the Fifth Inter-Governmental Meeting on Management of High-Seas Fisheries in the Northwes [...]
2009-02-06 06:51:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP OTRA AMGT ASEC KS
09SEOUL1988AMBASSADOR RAISES HAGUE CONVENTION ON CHILD
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On December 16, Ambassador Stephens and Consul General Cynthia Sharpe met with Minister of Justice Lee Gwi-nam to press for Korea to accede to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Parental Child Abduction and to continue to fight human trafficking in Korea an [...]
2009-12-22 07:22:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV SOCI PHUM KOCI CASC KTIP KJUS KS
09SEOUL2001U.S.-ROK BILATERAL COUNTERTERRORISM MEETING HELD
[...] (SBU) Summary: In the second round of U.S.-ROK bilateral counterterrorism consultations, the ROK expressed growing concern over terrorist attacks on Korean nationals abroad. Outlining its increasing international and domestic counterterrorism efforts, the ROK reiterated the desire to work clo [...]
2009-12-24 03:09:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER PGOV KS
09SEOUL2008NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - DECEMBER 2009
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified and not/not intended for Internet distribution. In This Issue ------------- -- ROK Experts: Currency Reform Will Increase Poverty -- DPRK Adopts New Economic Laws -- DPRK Population Exceeds 24 Million -- DPRK Seeks to Develop Wind Power -- DP [...]
2009-12-28 05:35:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN
09SEOUL2016KOREA'S "AFRICA GREEN GROWTH PARTNERSHIP" RAMPS UP
[...] (C) The "Africa Green Growth Partnership," launched by President Lee in November, will double ROK Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Africa by 2012. A key facet of the initiative, which is part of a broader program to expand the ROK's development assistance programming, will be the dis [...]
2009-12-30 02:17:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID EINV ETRD SENV XA KS
09SEOUL2027SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; December 31, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-31 04:59:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL249PRESS BULLETIN - February 18, 2009
[...] Agenda for Clinton visit (JoongAng Ilbo, February 18, 2009, Page 30) Features 2. "North Korea Is Operating a Plant to Enrich Uranium at Yongbyon" (Dong-a Ilbo, February 18, 2009, Page 6) 3. Campbell Will Be in Overall Charge of U.S. Negotiations with N. Korea (JoongAng Ilbo, Februa [...]
2009-02-18 07:15:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
09SEOUL258PRESS BULLETIN - February 19, 2009
[...] Don't Even Think About Dispatching Troops to Afghanistan (Hankyoreh Shinmun, February 19, 2009, Page 23) 2. Secretary of State Clinton's Visit to Seoul Should Serve to Enhance ROK-U.S. Cooperation (Hankook Ilbo, February 19, 2009, Page 39) Features 3. Korea Hopes for Clear Message fro [...]
2009-02-19 07:10:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
09SEOUL290SECRETARY'S VISIT TO SEOUL A HUGE SUCCESS
[...] (C) Summary: As the Secretary's plane was preparing for departure from Seoul on February 20, Ambassador-designate Han Duck-soo, a man of great reserve, beamed and said "all anti-Americanism will be gone" after the Secretary's visit. The February 19-20 visit of Secretary Clinton made an enormo [...]
2009-02-26 08:45:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR KN KS
09SEOUL315NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - FEBRUARY 2009
[...] (U) Slow Growth in Inter-Korean Trade Masks Big Changes in Composition: The Ministry of Unification (MOU) announced that inter-Korean trade in 2008 grew just 1.2 percent to USD 1.82 billion (following growth rates of 27.8 percent in 2006 and 33.2 percent in 2007). South Korea's exports to the [...]
2009-03-01 22:35:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN
09SEOUL331PRESS BULLETIN - March 3, 2009
[...] What Obama's Reforms Suggest to Us (Hankook Ilbo, March 3, 2009, Page 39) Features 2. N. Korea, UN Command Hold 1st Talks in 6 Years (Dong-a Ilbo, March 3, 2009, Page 6) 3. "The U.S.-North Korea Talks Can Be Viewed Positively If They Are Helpful To the Six-Party Talks" (Hankook Ilbo, [...]
2009-03-03 08:26:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
09SEOUL332NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT SOUTH
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-03 08:28:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKS KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
09SEOUL333NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT SOUTH
[...] (U) Post's submission for the ninth annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report follows. Responses are keyed to questions in Ref A. ----------------------------------------- Paragraph 23: South Korea's TIP Situation ----------------------------------------- 2. (U) A. The ROK Ministry o [...]
2009-03-03 08:28:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKS KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
09SEOUL351COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ECONOMIC BILATS
[...] (U) Embassy Seoul welcomes and grants country clearance to Economic Bilats Delegation members for their official visit to South Korea, March 7-14, 2009. The purpose of the visit is to participate in U.S.-ROK Bilateral Economic Trade consultations to be held March 11 and 12. CONTACT INFORMAT [...]
2009-03-06 00:24:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA KS
09SEOUL365SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE (SEPQ)
[...] (SBU) The following responses are keyed to reftel and cleared by Seoul's Core Emergency Action Committee: POLITICAL VIOLENCE ------------------ I. Demonstrations A. (C) Are there any ethnic or religious communities in-country prone to carrying out significant anti-American demonstra [...]
2009-03-11 05:08:00Embassy SeoulSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER KS
09SEOUL386SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; March 12, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-12 07:43:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL393SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; March 13, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-13 08:20:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL42008-2009 ROK AND DPRK INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] (U) Per reftel, Embassy Seoul's submission for the Republic of Korea (ROK) portion of the 2008-2009 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) is provided in para 2. Input for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) portion of the INCSR is provided at para 3 with the und [...]
2009-01-02 01:38:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KN KS
09SEOUL4032009 SPECIAL 301 - POST RECOMMENDATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: 2008 saw a significant acceleration of Korean efforts on intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement. On February 25, 2008, Lee Myung-bak was inaugurated as Korea's President; Lee explicitly identified stronger IPR protection as an important strategy to boos [...]
2009-03-16 10:59:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR KS
09SEOUL415UNION BRIEFS AMBASSADOR ON HISTORY, GOALS, OUTLOOK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with the Ambassador on March 16, representatives from the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU),the more conservative of Korea's two umbrella labor unions, provided a briefing on the current status of Korean labor-management relations, discussed the umbrella unio [...]
2009-03-19 00:23:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALELAB KS
09SEOUL45AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH ROK NATIONAL SECURITY
[...] (C) Summary: During a cordial lunch at the Residence on January 7, the Ambassador and ROK National Security Advisor Kim Sung-hwan reviewed recent bilateral and regional developments. NSA Kim said President Lee Myung-bak looks forward to establishing a cooperative relationship with President [...]
2009-01-09 05:08:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KS KN
09SEOUL456SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; March 23, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-23 08:04:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL467SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; March 24, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-24 05:45:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL48A/S DESUTTER'S PARTICIPATION AT THE 7TH UN-ROK
[...] (U) Summary. Assistant Secretary of State for Verification, Compliance, and Implementation (VCI) Paula DeSutter participated as speaker and Session IV chair at the 7th UN-ROK Joint Conference on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Issues, held at Jeju, Republic of Korea from November 24-Novem [...]
2009-01-09 06:11:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL KN KS
09SEOUL483ROKG ACCEPTS JUNE UAV TECHNICAL CONSULTATION
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 3. 2. (C) Poloff on March 25 delivered reftel demarche to Hyon-du Kim of the ROK-U.S. Security Cooperation Division within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). Kim said the following: -- The ROKG would like to hold the consultati [...]
2009-03-25 07:37:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALMARR MCAP PARM KPAL KS
09SEOUL490SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; March 26, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-26 08:05:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL502SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; March 30, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-30 07:16:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL523(C) DTC CASE 050138421: ROKG UMBRELLA ASSURANCES
[...] (U) Post received the ROKG umbrella assurances letter requested in reftel on March 25, 2009. 2. (C) Per reftel instructions, the text of the ROKG umbrella assurances letter is as follows. March 19, 2009 Mr. David Wolff First Secretary Political-Military Affairs Embassy of the Uni [...]
2009-04-01 06:30:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC KS MNUC MTCRE PARM
09SEOUL525SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; April 1, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-01 07:35:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL527ALLIANCE COORDINATION ON PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Post has conveyed reftel A points on alliance coordination of public diplomacy following a Taepodong2 launch by the DPRK to MOFAT and Blue House National Security Advisor. The Ambassador has underlined to National Security Advisor Kim that Seoul and Washington should be closely [...]
2009-04-01 07:45:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKPAO MARR PREL PARM
09SEOUL528ROKG ON BURMA TRIPARTITE CORE GROUP AND BURMA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The ROKG is not well informed about the Tripartite Core Group but is willing to raise the issue with Burmese authorities and in the UN. MOFAT believes ASEAN's quiet diplomacy is the key to influencing Burma. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) In response to reftel points urging the ROKG t [...]
2009-04-02 00:16:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALBU KS PREL
09SEOUL537ROKG REQUESTS JUNE 25 UAV TECHNICAL CONSULTATION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-03 06:32:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALMARR MCAP PARM KPAL KS
09SEOUL542AMBASSADOR PARTICIPATES IN WORLD TUBERCULOSIS DAY
[...] Summary: On March 24, Ambassador joined with Korean Health Minister Jeon Jae-hee in Korea's main World TB Day event to commend the work done over the years by the Korea National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA). The Ambassador was the only foreign dignitary to participate in the commemorati [...]
2009-04-03 07:21:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO PREL KS
09SEOUL570ROKG LIKELY TO OFFER SOFT LOAN AT PAKISTAN DONORS
[...] (C) POLMC on April 8 delivered reftel demarche to Choi Jongmoon, Director-General for South Asian and Pacific Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Choi said that he expected the ROKG to make a pledge at the conference because Pakistan, like the ROK, is an Asian country so t [...]
2009-04-08 07:57:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID ECON EFIN KS PK
09SEOUL576AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES HIALEAH WITH AN EAGER BUSAN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Busan Mayor Hur Nam-sik called on Ambassador Stephens on April 2 to thank her for progress on the Joint Assessment Environmental Procedure affecting the return of Camp Hialeah. The Ambassador and Mayor agreed that a quick and smooth return is in both countries' interests. For [...]
2009-04-09 06:26:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MARR EINV KS
09SEOUL59ROK’S FOREIGN POLICY TOWARD THE NEIGHBORS: NORTH
[...] (C) Summary: As a presidential candidate, Lee Myoung-bak called for a "creative reconstruction" of Korea's foreign policy. In his February 2008 inaugural address, Lee criticized his two predecessors, saying, "At times over the last ten years, we found ourselves faltering and confused." He vowed to [...]
2009-01-12 09:12:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KS KN
09SEOUL615SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; April 15, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-15 23:22:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL627ROKG REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR U.S. UN HRC MEMBERSHIP
[...] (C) PolOff delivered reftel diplomatic note and human rights pledge to the ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) Human Rights and Social Affairs Division on April 16. Second Secretary Jung Jin-ho reaffirmed the ROKG's "unconditional support" for U.S. membership in the UN Human Ri [...]
2009-04-16 07:54:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KS
09SEOUL632RADICAL UNION CONTINUES STRUGGLE AGAINST
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 9, poloff met with representatives of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU),the more radical of Korea's two umbrella trade organizations, which recently changed leadership because of a sex scandal and suffered the defection of a number of its affiliated unions. [...]
2009-04-17 07:12:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALELAB KS
09SEOUL640SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; April 20, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-20 07:28:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL641ROK IN SUPPORT OF U.S. CANDIDACY FOR UN HRC
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-20 07:57:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UN KS
09SEOUL642PRESIDENT LEE/ADVISORS TALK ROK ASSISTANCE TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan (SRAP),met on April 16 in Seoul with ROK President Lee Myung-bak, NSA Kim Sung-hwan, and FM Yu Myung-hwan. SRAP Holbrooke explained the Obama Administration's new strategy for Afghanistan and Pak [...]
2009-04-20 08:50:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR MASS EAID AF PK KS
09SEOUL653KOREA'S NEXT DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGE:
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The 18th National Assembly, plagued by bickering since its inception, has proved its inefficiency time and again and is faced with widespread public pessimism about the legislature's functionality. The inter-party conflict that has so frequently ground proceedings to a halt is, [...]
2009-04-22 07:07:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKS KN PGOV PREL
09SEOUL655APRIL 21 SOUTH-NORTH MEETING AT KAESONG: NO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: South Korean officials went to the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) on April 21 at the North's request for the first civilian inter-Korean meeting since President Lee Myung-bak's February 2008 inauguration hoping to discuss several urgent issues: the welfare of a South Korean en [...]
2009-04-22 10:14:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PARM KS KN
09SEOUL660SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; April 23, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-23 07:40:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL661UK, SWEDISH DIPLOMATS IN PYONGYANG: OFFERING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: UK and Swedish Embassy Pyongyang Deputy Heads of Mission Paul Scullion and Johan Eidman, visiting Seoul on April 22, described service in Pyongyang as professionally limited because of narrow access to DPRK officials and almost no contact with ordinary North Koreans; that said, t [...]
2009-04-23 07:54:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON KN UK SW
09SEOUL71MORE ON LEE-ASO SUMMIT: JOINT AFGHANISTAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The January 11-12 summit between Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso and ROK President Lee Myung-bak was a quiet affair, just as the two principals had hoped for; no protests on history, territory or the Aso family's past use of forced Korean labor in its mining business. This was th [...]
2009-01-14 09:36:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL JA KS KN
09SEOUL729MGSF01: PUBLIC OUTREACH AND SURVEILLANCE RESULT IN
[...] Summary: South Korea has confirmed three cases of H1N1 influenza during the recent outbreaks. The first case was a nun who had recently returned from a visit to Mexico. The second case was a nun at the same convent who had close contact with the first. The third case was a woman who was o [...]
2009-05-08 07:25:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL
09SEOUL749UMBRELLA ASSURANCES RECEIVED FROM ROKG FOR 53 F-4E
[...] (U) Post received a letter containing umbrella assurances from the ROKG on May 11, 2009 for the transfer of 53 F-4E spare parts from the Government of the Kingdom of Spain to the ROKG. 2. (C) The text of the ROKG umbrella assurances letter is as follows. May 08, 2009 Mr. David Wol [...]
2009-05-12 00:40:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC KS MNUC MTCRE PARM
09SEOUL754UMBRELLA ASSURANCES RECEIVED FROM ROKG FOR 53 F-4E
[...] (U) Post received a letter containing umbrella assurances from the ROKG on May 11, 2009 for the transfer of 53 F-4E spare parts from the Government of the Kingdom of Spain to the ROKG. 2. (C) The text of the ROKG umbrella assurances letter is as follows. May 08, 2009 Mr. David Wol [...]
2009-05-12 01:07:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC KS MNUC MTCRE PARM
09SEOUL755UMBRELLA ASSURANCES RECEIVED FROM ROKG FOR 53 F-4E
[...] (U) Post received a letter containing umbrella assurances from the ROKG on May 11, 2009 for the transfer of 53 F-4E spare parts from the Government of the Kingdom of Spain to the ROKG. 2. (C) The text of the ROKG umbrella assurances letter is as follows. May 08, 2009 Mr. David Wol [...]
2009-05-12 01:07:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC KS MNUC MTCRE PARM
09SEOUL778SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; May 15, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-15 04:00:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL790PRESIDENT LEE'S POPULARITY FLUCTUATES;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The April 29 by-elections, in which the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) failed to win any of the five seats up for grabs (reftel),only served to put further strain on factional divides within the party. The elections were actually a test of the fractures within both the ruling [...]
2009-05-18 07:12:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKS KN PGOV PREL
09SEOUL82U.S.-ROK SMA AGREEMENT SIGNED
[...] (SBU) In accordance with reftel, Ambassador Kathleen Stephens and Foreign Minster Yu Myung-hwan signed the U.S.-ROK 2009-2013 Special Measures Agreement (SMA) on Thursday, January 15. Both parties made brief remarks following the ceremony underlining the significance of the Agreement as a tan [...]
2009-01-15 08:38:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PREL PGOV KS
09SEOUL823FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORMER PRESIDENT ROH AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Former President Roh's funeral will be held in Seoul on May 29 or 30. Most embassies we spoke to are planning to send delegations headed by their respective ambassadors. Roh's death has evoked an outpouring of public support, and, in some quarters, anger at President Lee's ad [...]
2009-05-25 10:26:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KS
09SEOUL824ROKG SUBMITS ASSURANCES FOR TRANSFER OF FOUR ITEMS
[...] (C) Post received a letter containing assurances from the ROKG on May 22 for the transfer of four items as part of the procurement of the ROK's E-737 Airborne Early Warning and Control Program. 2. (C) The text of the ROKG assurances letter is as follows. May 22, 2009 Mr. David J. W [...]
2009-05-26 06:13:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC KS MNUC PARM
09SEOUL825CORRECTED: ROKG SUBMITS ASSURANCES FOR TRANSFER OF
[...] (C) Post received a letter containing assurances from the ROKG on May 22 for the transfer of four items as part of the procurement of the ROK's E-737 Airborne Early Warning and Control Program. 2. (C) The text of the ROKG assurances letter is as follows. May 22, 2009 Mr. David J. W [...]
2009-05-26 06:33:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC KS MNUC PARM
09SEOUL829ROK TO CONTRIBUTE USD 500 THOUSAND FOR PAKISTAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-26 08:01:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALEAID PHUM PREF PK KS
09SEOUL831CLUSTER OF INFECTED AMCITS RAISES KOREA'S H1N1 TALLY TO 23,
[...] Summary: On May 23, Korea confirmed the first H1N1 diagnosis of an Amcit in Korea; by May 26, the number of infected Amcits in Korea had risen to 16 (of a total of 23 positive diagnoses in Korea). Thirteen Amcit English teachers of 65 recently recruited from the United States and Canada were d [...]
2009-05-26 21:50:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDCASC TBIO KFLU KS
09SEOUL85PRESS BULLETIN - January 16, 2009
[...] FTA Floundering (JoongAng Ilbo, January 16, 2009, Page 26) Features 2. Obama Ally Calls Korea-U.S. FTA "Unfinished Business" (Dong-a Ilbo, January 16, 2009, Page 3) 3. U.S. Embassy Provides Online Information on Visa-free U.S. Travel (Kookmin Ilbo, January 16, 2009, Page 5) 4. ROK's [...]
2009-01-16 05:56:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
09SEOUL853ANGER OVER ROH'S DEATH SPARKS CALL FOR PROTESTS
[...] (C) Summary: On May 29, about 2,000 people gathered at Gyeongbokgung Place for the funeral of former President Roh Moo-Hyun, who committed suicide on May 23 (reftels). Meanwhile, tens of thousands of mourners converged on the Seoul City Hall Plaza, about one-quarter of a mile south of the pal [...]
2009-05-29 07:01:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKS KN PGOV PREL
09SEOUL854SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; May 29, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-29 07:01:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL893SEOUL - PRESS BULLETIN; June 5, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-05 06:37:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR ECON KPAO KS US
09SEOUL910U.S.-ROK-JAPAN POLICY PLANNING TALKS
[...] (C) Summary: During a June 2-3, 2009 visit to Seoul for U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Policy Planning Talks, Policy Planning (S/P) Director Anne-Marie Slaughter was told by Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan that China was changing its views on what to do about North Korea, "but too slowly, and too [...]
2009-06-10 02:52:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON KS JA KN
09SEOUL975Courageous Channel Evacuation Exercise and Related Events
[...] SUMMARY: Embassy Seoul continues to expand its role in evacuation planning for South Korea. During the first three weeks of May 2009, post was heavily involved in Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) events and exercises in conjunction with U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) and third-country embass [...]
2009-06-18 07:39:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDCASC AEMR MARR XE JA KS
09SHANGHAI104ANHUI FACING SOBERING ECONOMIC REALITY
[...] (SBU) During the Deputy Principal Officer's February 24-27 visit to Anhui Province, provincial and local government officials said that despite initial optimism in the 4th quarter of 2008 that Anhui might avoid the worst of the economic downturn, conventional wisdom now holds that the province [...]
2009-03-04 09:26:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EFIN ETRD ELAB PREL CH
09SHANGHAI118NO "FEBRUARY CRISIS" IN EAST CHINA, BUT ANXIETIES ABOUT
[...] (C) The global economic slowdown has not led to significant social unrest in East China during early 2009 as was predicted by those analysts who warned of a possible "February Crisis" brought on by the nexus of rising numbers of unemployed migrant workers and university students' fears of poor [...]
2009-03-13 08:15:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON ELAB PHUM EFIN CH
09SHANGHAI132ANHUI OPENS THE DOOR TO COOPERATION ON IPR
[...] (SBU) Summary: On February 10, Anhui Province opened the door to cooperation on intellectual property rights (IPR) with the United State by holding a roundtable at the Consulate's request. The meeting was a breakthrough for the Consulate, representing the first engagement on IP issues with t [...]
2009-03-20 08:41:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV ETRD KIPR PREL CH
09SHANGHAI154EAST CHINA VIEWS ON THE OPEN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION ACT
[...] (SBU) As the implementation of the Central Government's Open Government Information (OGI) Regulation approaches its first anniversary on May 1, officials in East China are handling a deluge of public requests for information, as well as subsequent administrative litigation lawsuits against gove [...]
2009-04-07 01:00:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM SOCI KJUS CH
09SHANGHAI169SHANGHAI PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: To meet Shanghai's energy demands and ambitious Central Government-mandated energy consumption reduction targets, Shanghai officials are working hard to adjust the city's energy mix by reducing its reliance on coal through the use of environmentally-friendly resources and improv [...]
2009-04-14 08:32:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON TRGY SENV EFIN CH
09SHANGHAI186SANMEN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - OFFICIALS MARK THE START OF
[...] On April 19, the National Development and Reform Commission - National Energy Administration (NEA),China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC),State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation (SNPTC),and the Sanmen Nuclear Power Company hosted a construction commencement ceremony for the Sanmen Nuc [...]
2009-04-24 07:09:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECIN EINV TRGY BEXP CH
09SHANGHAI191(C) STATE COUNCIL APPROVES SHANGHAI FINANCIAL REFORM PLAN
[...] (C) Summary. A leading Shanghai government finance official recently revealed that the State Council has approved a critical document for Shanghai, laying out how the city will become an international financial and shipping center. Reforms could include opening a financial futures market, al [...]
2009-04-27 11:21:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALCH ECON EFIN EINV PGOV
09SHANGHAI193SCANDAL-RIDDEN WENZHOU DEALT ANOTHER BLOW
[...] (SBU) Scandal-ridden Wenzhou in Zhejiang Province was dealt another blow on April 1 when a document was posted on the internet that identified local officials who illegally bought houses at below market prices. The case reportedly is related to the mysterious disappearance last fall of Yang Xi [...]
2009-04-28 06:50:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM ECON EINV CH
09SHANGHAI209HEFEI OFFICIALS PAINT OPTIMISTIC PICTURE OF PROGRESS IN
[...] (U) Summary. As part of Consulate efforts to scale up outreach to Anhui Province, the least affluent part of our consular district, the Consul General and Pol/Econ chief visited the provincial capital of Hefei April 8-9. During the visit, the Consul General met with Governor Wang Sanyun an [...]
2009-05-07 08:20:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON ELTN CVIS TPHY SENV SCUL KIPR CH
09SHANGHAI211ANHUI SHOWCASES INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN LU'AN
[...] (SBU) On April 25-27, Shanghai Deputy Principal Officer and ConOff traveled to Anhui to attend the 2009 Central China Expo in Hefei (ref A) and visit Lu'an Municipality in western Anhui. `Central China Rising' was the theme of the weekend, and provincial leaders and Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) [...]
2009-05-08 02:30:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ELTN EIND PGOV SOCI CH
09SHANGHAI226SCENESETTER FOR SPEAKER PELOSI'S VISIT TO SHANGHAI
[...] (SBU) Madame Speaker, your visit to Shanghai will advance U.S.-China business relations, support energy and environment cooperation, and promote religious freedom. You will arrive in Shanghai one year prior to the opening of the Shanghai 2010 World Expo, the largest World Expo in history, but [...]
2009-05-20 06:55:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV ECON CH
09SHANGHAI229CODEL PELOSI MEETING WITH SHANGHAI PEOPLE'S CONGRESS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Welcoming Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and a delegation of five additional House members on May 24, Shanghai Municipal People's Congress (MPC) Standing Committee Chairman Liu Yungeng characterized the Speaker's visit to Shanghai as good both for Ch [...]
2009-05-25 09:09:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON PREL BEXP OVIP PELOSI NANCY CH
09SHANGHAI232CODEL PELOSI, SHANGHAI MAYOR DISCUSS CLIMATE CHANGE
[...] (SBU) Summary: CODEL Pelosi met with Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng and other Shanghai and Chinese officials on May 25 at Shanghai's City Hall. The CODEL discussed Shanghai's efforts to promote greater energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions due to the importance of addressing the glob [...]
2009-05-26 00:32:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SENV ENRG PGOV OVIP PELOSI NANCY CH
09SHANGHAI241CODEL PELOSI DISCUSSES ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EMISSIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a May 25 roundtable discussion on energy conservation and emissions reduction with Shanghai entrepreneurs, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Representatives Markey, Sensenbrenner, Blumenauer, and Speier underscored the importance of U.S.-China cooperation on energy issues, especially [...]
2009-05-29 06:30:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV KIPR KGHG TRGY OVIP PELOSI NANCY CH
09SHANGHAI246S/P DIRECTOR SLAUGHTER DISCUSSES NORTH KOREA, G2, INTERNET,
[...] (C) Summary: During her visit to Shanghai May 28-31, Director of Policy Planning (S/P) Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter met with Shanghai academics, the local business community, and Shanghai Expo Bureau officials. The scholars said China is upset by recent North Korean provocations and will likely [...]
2009-06-03 02:05:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EIND EINT CH KN KS JA PK
09SHANGHAI271MPA ON EXPO, FILM INDUSTRY, IPR AND COOPERATION IN CHINA
[...] (SBU) Summary. ConGen officers met with Motion Picture Association of American (MPAA) Chairman and CEO Dan Glickman and Asia-based Motion Picture Association (MPA) officials on to discuss film piracy, copyright enforcement and other IPR issues. MPAA/MPA hopes that the Shanghai 2010 World Ex [...]
2009-06-22 02:44:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD KPAO SCUL CH
09SHANGHAI321(C) AUSTRALIAN CONSUL GENERAL'S BRIEFING ON THE RIO TINTO
[...] (C) Summary. Australian diplomats in Shanghai have not passed judgment on whether the detention of four Rio Tinto employees here (refs A-B) is retaliation for the failed Chinalco acquisition of Rio Tinto (refs C-D) or for reasons relating to an impasse in iron ore contract negotiations. The [...]
2009-07-19 10:49:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV ECON EINV CH AS
09SHANGHAI471PRELIMINARY FIELD INVESTIGATION OF SHANGHAI MD-11 CRASH
[...] (SBU) The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has indicated its desire to complete within six months its investigation into the November 28 crash of a Zimbabwean-registered MD-11 cargo charter aircraft at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, according to National Transportation Saf [...]
2009-12-07 08:55:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR CASC PREL CH
09SHANGHAI477AMBASSADOR'S JIANGSU TRIP BUILDS TIES WITH RISING LOCAL
[...] (SBU) Ambassador Huntsman's three-city swing through Jiangsu province December 2-4 offered the opportunity to meet a crop of rising provincial leaders, introduce Consulate Shanghai's new officer for Nanjing Affairs, discuss the local business climate, promote intellectual property rights protec [...]
2009-12-11 06:16:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND EINV PREL KIPR CH ETRD SCUL
09SHANGHAI485SHANGHAI AIRLINES TO RESUME SAIPAN SERVICE DECEMBER 18
[...] (SBU) Shanghai Airlines (SAL) representatives met with Shanghai Consulate Officers December 14 to resolve lingering confusion following a November 28 Department of Homeland Security directive permitting visa-free travel to the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) by Chinese [...]
2009-12-16 02:02:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PREL CVIS CH CQ
09SHANGHAI59ZHEJIANG RESUMES COOPERATION WITH U.S. ON IPR
[...] (SBU) Summary: After nearly two years of Consulate efforts to revive relations on intellectual property rights (IPR),Zhejiang IP officials held a roundtable on January 12 on efforts to protect IPR in the province. The meeting is a breakthrough in IPR relations, representing the first engage [...]
2009-02-02 05:34:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD EINV EFIN SCUL TBIO CH
09SHANGHAI80SHANGHAI SCHOLARS ON U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS, CLIMATE CHANGE,
[...] (C) Summary. Chinese officials and academics will closely watch the Secretary's imminent visit to Beijing for signs of the Obama Administration's strategy toward China, according to Shanghai-based scholars. Establishment of a personal relationship between Presidents Obama and Hu, an early su [...]
2009-02-13 12:38:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPREL EFIN PHUM MCAP SENV CH TW KN IR
09SHANGHAI86CORRECTED COPY: SHANGHAI SCHOLARS ON U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS,
[...] (C) Summary. Chinese officials and academics will closely watch the Secretary's imminent visit to Beijing for signs of the Obama Administration's strategy toward China, according to Shanghai-based scholars. Establishment of a personal relationship between Presidents Obama and Hu, an early su [...]
2009-02-19 08:15:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALCH EFIN IR KN PHUM PREL SENV TW MCAP
09SHANGHAI97LINCOLN TOUCHES A CHINESE NERVE - CHARTER 08 A SENSITIVE
[...] (C) Official sensitivity to human rights issues, particularly the Charter 08 pro-democracy manifesto, revealed itself in heavy-handed interference in a Consulate reception February 11 commemorating the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Local officials notified universities and other instituti [...]
2009-02-27 01:40:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL ELAB CH UN
09SHENYANG119DPRK REFUGEES: MORE DIVERSE, ELITE, AND RELIANT UPON BROKERS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-08 04:46:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALCH ECON KN KS PGOV PREF PREL RS
09SHENYANG142PRC-DPRK BORDER: HARDLY ANY NEW REFUGEES AT ALL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Contacts in the PRC-DPRK borderlands indicate that as of August 2009, there are virtually no new DPRK refugees crossing the Tumen River with the goal of settling in China (Ref A) but that the area is home to many refugees from the late 1990s, not a few of whom have integrated into [...]
2009-08-13 04:06:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALCH ECON KN KS PGOV PREF PREL RS
09SHENYANG143PRC-DPRK BORDER: RASON, PUST, PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Rason is the most open and liberalized place in North Korea, but minor improvements in relations with DPRK officials there should not be read as evidence of further engagement or liberalization, according to two key NGO contacts. Meanwhile, the Pyongyang University of Science and [...]
2009-08-14 01:35:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALCH ECON KN KS PGOV PREL RS
09SHENYANG148PRC EXPERT FORESEES NO INSTABILITY IN DPRK POWER
[...] (C) Summary: Jilin Province's foremost Korean Peninsula scholar does not foresee instability during the transfer of power to DPRK leader Kim Jong-il's successor, but predicated longer-term stability on an improved economic situation. After his reshuffle of the military in early 2009, Kim has [...]
2009-08-21 03:10:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PARM ECON KN KS CH
09SHENYANG200MEETING WITH ROK POLMIN SUNGNAM LIM: FRUSTRATIONS
[...] (SBU) ROK Political Minister Lim Sungnam, a relative newcomer in Beijing (two months, overlapping by his account somewhat awkwardly with his predecessor),dropped by Shenyang briefly on November 9 before jetting off to Harbin as part of a Northeast familiarization tour. Lim asked the Consul G [...]
2009-11-10 03:28:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPGOV CH PMIL ROK
09SHENYANG219CHINESE INVESTMENT IN NORTH KOREA: VIEWS FROM THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Chinese investment in North Korea appears to be a largely state-directed affair, supporting government objectives to engage in resource diplomacy. Chinese businesses consider business in North Korea to be unprofitable, are wary of entering the market, and will only do so with Chi [...]
2009-12-21 23:33:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALCH ECON EFIN EIND EMIN ETRD KN KS PGOV PREL RS
09SINGAPORE1000SINGAPORE TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES TO ORGAN TRANSPLANT
[...] (SBU) Starting November 1, Singapore will implement recent amendments to its Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA),which include a controversial measure to allow for monetary reimbursement for living, unrelated organ donors. The HOTA amendments followed extensive public debate about whether to [...]
2009-10-15 07:36:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO SOCI ECON SN
09SINGAPORE1010SINGAPORE COOPERATES ON EXTRADITION OF TAMIL TIGER
[...] (C) Singapore citizen Balraj Naidu Ragavan is under U.S. indictment for violating the Arms Export Control Act and committing other crimes in connection with attempts to broker weapons sales to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in 2006. The United States formally requested Naidu's extradi [...]
2009-10-20 02:14:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KCRM SN
09SINGAPORE1021BURMA DEMARCHE: SINGAPORE PREFERS PRIVATE
[...] (C) Political Chief delivered reftel dermarche to Southeast Asia Deputy Director Raymond Chow October 21, urging Singapore to reinforce to the Burmese leadership at the upcoming ASEAN Summit that a window of opportunity exists for the GOB to improve its international standing by initiating a c [...]
2009-10-21 08:46:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SN
09SINGAPORE1023GLOBAL NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT: SINGAPORE TO
[...] (SBU) Singapore will send a two-person delegation to attend the November 4-5 Sous-Sherpa/Experts meeting in Washington D.C. MFA International Organizations Deputy Director Chin Siew Fei will lead the Singapore delegation. The GOS has not yet decided who will be the second member of the deleg [...]
2009-10-21 09:13:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ENRG PTER TRGY AORC IAEA SN
09SINGAPORE1057SCENESETTER FOR THE PRESIDENT'S TRIP TO SINGAPORE
[...] (C) Mr. President, Singapore is abuzz over your return to Asia. Your visit, in the wake of your historic changing-of-the-generations meeting in Washington with Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, has the potential to change fundamentally perceptions of the United States in the region. Your presen [...]
2009-10-30 07:06:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON MARR OVIP POTUS SN ASEAN
09SINGAPORE1060NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT: SINGAPORE DESIGNATES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-30 08:55:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ENRG PREL PTER TRGY IAEA SN
09SINGAPORE1063SINGAPORE WILL FOLLOW CASE-BY-CASE APPROACH TO
[...] (C) Embassy officers previewed the expected Third Committee resolutions as outlined in reftel and made a preliminary request for Singapore's support to Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Organisations Directorate Deputy Director Daryl Sng on October 27. Though Singapore is familiar wi [...]
2009-11-02 09:26:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN SN
09SINGAPORE1073SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY CLINTON'S SINGAPORE VISIT
[...] (C) Madam Secretary, the message you delivered in Thailand in July that "the United States is back in Southeast Asia" is resonating here in Singapore. Your upcoming visit presents a precious opportunity to consolidate and build upon the gains that your early and intense focus on Asia as Secr [...]
2009-11-04 06:25:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON MARR OVIP CLINTON HILLARY SN ASEAN
09SINGAPORE1074SINGAPORE STILL FORMULATING ITS POSITION ON THE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 06:29:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER KPAL IS SN
09SINGAPORE1092DAS MARCIEL DISCUSSES REGIONAL ISSUES, BURMA,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-10 14:03:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL SN
09SINGAPORE110EMBASSY SINGAPORE POC FOR ASEAN RELATED ISSUES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-06 06:42:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEAN EAID PREL ECIN SN
09SINGAPORE1123SINGAPORE RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON U.S. POSTURE ON
[...] (C) Singapore's bilateral relations with Iran remain positive, but Singapore has made it known to Iran that while all nations have the inalienable right to peaceful nuclear energy, that right comes with obligations and Iran must work with the international community to restore confidence in it [...]
2009-11-24 08:41:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL IAEA AORC SN
09SINGAPORE1138PRESIDENT HU - SINGAPORE VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: During the State Visit to Singapore by Chinese President Hu Jintao, China and Singapore reached four agreements: the "loan" of two pandas, a tie-up between Singapore University of Technology and Design and Zhejiang University, the formalization of civil leadership exchanges, and t [...]
2009-12-01 08:49:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV APEC CN SN
09SINGAPORE1141SINGAPORE ELECTION TIPPED FOR MID-2010, WITH
[...] (C) Summary. Though there has been no formal announcement, Singapore's next general election appears increasingly likely to take place between April and June 2010. Circumstantial evidence, such as the training of election workers and instructions for those workers not to take leave, points [...]
2009-12-01 08:54:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV SN
09SINGAPORE1149SINGAPORE REAFFIRMS SUPPORT ON AFGHANISTAN AND
[...] (C) MFA Deputy Secretary Chua Siew San told the CDA that Singapore will continue to support strongly the U.S. approach in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Chua said she personally expects that Singapore will be able to make a clear, public statement of support for the President's announcement in his [...]
2009-12-02 09:09:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL SN AF PK
09SINGAPORE1154AFGHANISTAN: SINGAPORE PUBLICLY WELCOMES PRESIDENT
[...] (U) The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the following press statement late on December 2. (Note: President Obama's West Point speech took place on the morning of December 2 Singapore time. End note.) BEGIN TEXT OF MFA STATEMENT Singapore welcomes the United States' continu [...]
2009-12-03 08:06:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL SN AF PK
09SINGAPORE1156SINGAPORE EXPLAINS ITS SUPPORT FOR DEFAMATION OF
[...] (C) Singapore MFA Deputy Director for International, Social, and Development Issues Daryl Sng welcomed Poloffs' delivery of reftel talking points and supporting materials on December 4, noting that Singapore values such inputs from the United States. Sng said Singapore understands the United [...]
2009-12-04 04:44:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALUN PHUM UNGA SN
09SINGAPORE1157SINGAPORE EXPLAINS ITS SUPPORT FOR DEFAMATION OF
[...] (C) Singapore MFA Deputy Director for International, Social, and Development Issues Daryl Sng welcomed Poloffs' delivery of reftel talking points and supporting materials on December 4, noting that Singapore values such inputs from the United States. Sng said Singapore understands the United [...]
2009-12-04 05:55:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALUN PHUM UNGA SN
09SINGAPORE1159SINGAPORE RESPONSE: IRAN'S USE OF EDBI TO EXPAND
[...] (S) There are no branches of Iranian banks in Singapore and the Government of Singapore (GOS) is not aware of any efforts by the Economic Development Bank of Iran (EDBI) to establish financial ties or institutions in Singapore, Valerie Tay, the Head and Deputy Director of Financial Services C [...]
2009-12-04 09:53:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETEFIN ETTC ETRD PREL SN
09SINGAPORE1169 SINGAPORE SUPPORTIVE OF EXPORT LICENSING TRANSPARENCY
[...] Embassy officers from Japan, South Korea and Chinese Taipei delivered reftel points December 7 regarding a joint proposal on transparency in export licensing. (Note: Due to Chinese Taipei's participation, Econoff declined to join the demarche.) According to Shinnosuke Kameyama of the Japane [...]
2009-12-08 08:53:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETRD PREL ECON WTRO SN
09SINGAPORE1185DAS MARCIEL MEETS SINGAPORE MFA ASEAN DIRECTOR
[...] (C) Summary: Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) and Ambassador to ASEAN Scot Marciel discussed U.S.-ASEAN relations with MFA ASEAN Director Kwok Fook Seng during a visit to Singapore December 9. Singapore will support U.S. efforts to include businesses in the 2010 ASEAN trade ministers visit to [...]
2009-12-10 09:38:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SN
09SINGAPORE12SINGAPORE: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Singapore continued its bilateral and multilateral intelligence and law enforcement cooperation to investigate terrorist groups, focusing on Jemaah Islamiya (JI). As of December, Singapore held in detention 19 persons with links to terrorist groups. Detainees included members of JI who had plo [...]
2009-01-05 03:55:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR SN
09SINGAPORE1217SINGAPORE VIEW OF TRADE AND INVESTMENT WITH IRAN
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Singapore maintains positive economic relations with Iran and would be open to expanded economic ties, though Singapore is mindful of proliferation issues and international sanctions, Government of Singapore (GOS) officials told Emboffs. Singapore has engaged Iran in the contex [...]
2009-12-20 23:42:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETETRD EINV ENRG ECON PREL KNNP IR SN
09SINGAPORE1224SINGAPORE: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Embassy Singapore submits the following draft narrative for the 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism. Please note that requests for updated statistics for the first paragraph are pending with the government of Singapore. Post will submit that data separately. For purposes of this draft, we hav [...]
2009-12-21 08:27:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR SN
09SINGAPORE1234SINGAPORE LAMENTS COPENHAGEN "TRENCH FIGHTING" BUT
[...] (U) Summary: As the United Nations Conference on Climate Change wound down in Copenhagen, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong criticized the event's "sound and fury" and "trench fighting" in remarks to Singaporean journalists. Participants did not adopt the right frame of mind, he said. [...]
2009-12-23 04:55:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SENV KGHG SN
09SINGAPORE1239SINGAPORE DIPLOMATS OFFER READOUT ON RECENT TRIP
[...] (C) Summary: North Korea has begun paying more attention to economic issues and is keen to improve relations with the United States, MFA Northeast Asia Deputy Director Loh Tuck Wai told Econ/PolCouns in a readout of a Singapore delegation's late November visit to Pyongyang. Led by MFA Secon [...]
2009-12-23 09:20:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL KN SN
09SINGAPORE1243FOO KOK JWEE OFFERS DEPUTY NIO HIS PERSONAL VIEWS
[...] (C) Summary: "The next 100 days are critical for Indonesia," MFA Deputy Director for Indonesia, FOO Kok Jwee conveyed in a December 14 meeting with Deputy NIO for East Asia, Dr. Terrence Markin. Citing the KPK and Bank Century corruption scandals that are dogging Indonesia's government, Foo [...]
2009-12-27 23:44:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALID PGOV PINR PREL SN
09SINGAPORE1254ROBERT MUGABE REPORTEDLY IN SINGAPORE FOR MEDICAL
[...] (SBU) A reputable private-sector source told CDA that he saw Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe arrive in the office of a radiation oncologist at Gleneagles, a major hospital in Singapore, on December 29. The source, an American resident in Singapore who is a patient of the radiation oncologi [...]
2009-12-29 09:25:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR SN ZI
09SINGAPORE126OPPOSITION FORUM SHOWCASES DISUNITY, LACK OF IDEAS
[...] (U) Summary. A public forum on the future of opposition politics in Singapore drew an audience of about 100 on February 7. Panelists representing civil society and two opposition parties aired grievances against the ruling People's Action Party (PAP),Singapore's electoral system, and other [...]
2009-02-11 05:40:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SN
09SINGAPORE128LACK OF TRANSPARENCY CAN BE A CHALLENGE FOR U.S.
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Some U.S. and other foreign firms have found the lack of transparency from the Singapore government and its government-linked corporations (GLCs) a serious challenge in operating in Singapore. The GOS maintains a strong grip on the economy, whether through the Economic Developm [...]
2009-02-11 09:50:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALEINV ENRG ECPS ECON SN
09SINGAPORE129BURMESE COMMUNITY LYING LOW AS SINGAPORE EXPELS
[...] (C) Summary. Burmese activists in Singapore have temporarily abandoned public protests against the Burmese junta, according to Burmese contacts. Over the past year, several leaders of 2007's anti-junta protests had to leave Singapore after the GOS refused to renew their permanent resident s [...]
2009-02-12 08:40:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM BM SN
09SINGAPORE131SINGAPORE REACTS TO LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT TEMASEK
[...] (C) Summary: Despite denials from Temasek leadership, the announcement of the upcoming departure of CEO Ho Ching from Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings is suspected to be at least partly a result of the fund's recent poor performance. Ho oversaw a broad expansion and diversi [...]
2009-02-12 09:51:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EINV SN
09SINGAPORE152SINGAPORE MUSLIMS HAVE HOPE BUT WANT CHANGE
[...] (SBU) Summary. Singapore's Muslims welcome the Obama presidency as "a new era of hope," but are waiting to see what new steps the United States will take, Hajji Mohammad Alami Musa, President of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS),told the Charge d' Affaires (CDA) on February 12 [...]
2009-02-19 09:54:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KPAO SOCI SN
09SINGAPORE158SINGAPORE APPLAUDS SECRETARY'S "STRONG SIGNAL" TO
[...] (C) Summary. MFA Second Permanent Secretary Bilahari Kausikan and Ambassador-at-Large Tommy Koh provided EAP/DAS Scot Marciel and the Charge d'Affaires glowing reactions to the Secretary's recent visit to Indonesia during separate meetings February 20. Kausikan said the Secretary's first vi [...]
2009-02-24 01:30:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SN
09SINGAPORE159SINGAPORE ACKNOWLEDGES LACKING INSIGHT ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-24 01:55:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM EAID SN AF
09SINGAPORE164EARLY ELECTIONS? GOVERNMENT LAYING GROUNDWORK
[...] (C) Summary: Fueling rumors of early polls, the Government of Singapore (GOS) is executing the procedural steps that will allow it to call a general election at will. Political observers here speculate that the People's Action Party (PAP) may be keen to hold an early election (which must oth [...]
2009-02-25 05:06:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM SN
09SINGAPORE171REQUEST FOR TRANSMITTAL OF USDOC/NOAA/NMFS LETTER
[...] Post transmitted the letter in reftel from Acting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Assistant Administrator James Balsiger to Dr. Astrid Yeo, Head of the Import and Export Division of the Food and Veterinary Administration at the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore. Dr. Ye [...]
2009-02-27 02:11:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDEFIS SENV ECON SN
09SINGAPORE18SINGAPORE TO ALLOW COMPENSATION FOR ORGAN DONORS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced plans to amend the Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA) in early 2009 to allow monetary compensation for donors, among other changes. The announcement followed an unusually extensive public debate about legalizing the organ tr [...]
2009-01-06 08:18:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALTBIO SOCI ECON SN
09SINGAPORE180SINGAPORE: SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE
[...] (S/NF) Post's reply is keyed to Reftel A: STATE 13023. - - - - - - - - - - - 5. POLITICAL VIOLENCE - - - - - - - - - - - I. (SBU) DEMONSTRATIONS A. No. Singapore has a wide range of ethnic/religious communities. Singapore hosts significant numbers of Bangladeshi and Indonesian guest [...]
2009-02-27 10:04:00Embassy SingaporeSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER
09SINGAPORE201SINGAPORE PEOPLE'S PARTY MIRED IN DISTRUST,
[...] (C) Summary. The Singapore People's Party (SPP) is demoralized even though it is one of only two opposition parties with a seat in Parliament, party contacts told PolOff recently. The SPP's attempt to forge a lasting partnership with the National Solidarity Party (NSP) failed in 2007 when t [...]
2009-03-05 07:01:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV SN
09SINGAPORE227SINGAPORE MAKES PUBLIC ITS RELEASE OF TWO JI
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Singapore released two Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) members from custody on January 5, Singapore's Internal Security Department (ISD) informed Embassy officials on March 11. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a press release about the freed JI members on the evening of March 12 an [...]
2009-03-13 10:42:00Embassy SingaporeSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PTER SN
09SINGAPORE23SINGAPORE UNSURE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF IRENA
[...] (SBU) Singapore supports the goal of increasing R&D in renewable energy technologies and making such technologies more affordable for developing countries. However, the GOS is unsure whether the German-proposed International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is the best approach, Hazri Hassan, [...]
2009-01-08 06:33:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV KGHG ENRG PGOV EUN SN
09SINGAPORE237SINGAPORE LOWERS HOPES FOR ASEAN HUMAN RIGHTS BODY
[...] (C) Summary: The planned Human Rights Body (HRB) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will remain a "work in progress" for several years, Singapore's MFA and two former ASEAN Secretaries-General said March 11. ASEAN has not publicly released the draft terms of reference (TOR [...]
2009-03-17 10:17:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV SN
09SINGAPORE265SINGAPORE STANDING BY FOR FINAL DECISIONS ON MANAS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-20 09:11:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS MARR SN AF
09SINGAPORE266AFGHANISTAN CONFERENCE: SINGAPORE HAS NOT YET
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-20 09:13:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SN AF
09SINGAPORE267SINGAPORE CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] (S/NF) Post recommends that the four Singapore Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources (CI/KR) included on the 2008 Critical Foreign Dependencies Initiative (CFDI) list be retained on the 2009 CFDI list, because they continue to meet the criteria set forth in Ref A, paragraphs 4 and 8. Those f [...]
2009-03-20 10:07:00Embassy SingaporeSECRET//NOFORNPTER PGOV ASEC AFIN EFIN ENRG KCIP SN
09SINGAPORE271SINGAPORE WELCOMES MTCR OUTREACH MISSION
[...] (SBU) Summary: In the context of a regional outreach effort, Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) representatives met Singapore officials March 20 and exchanged briefings concerning the MTCR and Singapore's strategic goods control regime. GOS officials stressed the importance of working [...]
2009-03-24 00:34:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKSTC ETTC PREL SN
09SINGAPORE274SINGAPORE SUPPORTS MAINTAINING THE TCG'S AUTHORITY
[...] (C) Poloff urged the Government of Singapore to weigh in with the Government of Burma to maintain the Tripartite Core Group's (TCG) existing authority and to discourage the GOB from imposing any further conditions on the activities and travel of international NGOs or diplomatic personnel in the [...]
2009-03-24 11:12:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALEAID PGOV PHUM PREL SN BM
09SINGAPORE28 GAO REVIEWS CANCELLATION OF SFI TRIAL IN SINGAPORE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A three-person team from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) visited Singapore December 12 to 19 to meet with GOS officials, private sector representatives, and Embassy personnel regarding cancellation of the Secure Freight Initiative (SFI) trial. At a multi-agency brie [...]
2009-01-09 03:59:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKSLG ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE287SINGAPORE PM RESHUFFLES CABINET
[...] (C) Summary: In a minor cabinet reshuffle March 26, Defense Minister Teo took on the long-expected additional portfolio of Deputy Prime Minister (DPM). Teo replaces DPM S. Jayakumar, who will become one of two Senior Ministers. People's Action Party (PAP) stalwart Lim Hwee Hua will become [...]
2009-03-27 10:43:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR SN
09SINGAPORE288SINGAPORE-INDIA: STRATEGIC SYMBIOSIS
[...] (C) Summary: Singapore is working systematically with India to strengthen India's bilateral and regional engagement in East Asia, Ambassador-at-Large Tommy Koh, Indian High Commissioner S. Jaishankar, and other contacts told CDA and Embassy officers. Symbolic of this was Foreign Minister Geor [...]
2009-03-27 10:46:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON MOPS SN IN
09SINGAPORE313SINGAPORE TIGHTENS CONTROLS ON PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES
[...] (C) Summary: Apparently in preparation for Singapore's hosting of the APEC Leaders Meeting this year, the government submitted a new Public Order Bill to Parliament on March 23, to be debated in mid-April. The bill proposes a new regulatory scheme for public assemblies and processions, new [...]
2009-04-03 08:39:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SN
09SINGAPORE314SINGAPORE DOES NOT PLAN TO RECOGNIZE ABKHAZIA OR
[...] (C) PolOff delivered reftel points to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Europe Director Lawrence Anderson. Anderson noted that Georgia is a long way from Singapore and said Singapore has no plans to recognize Abkhazia or South Ossetia as independent states. Anderson noted that Singapore's ambassa [...]
2009-04-03 10:33:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS PBTS GG RS SN
09SINGAPORE315SINGAPORE WILL SUPPORT U.S. BID FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) In response to reftel points, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Organisations Directorate informed PolOff April 3 that Singapore will support the United States in its candidacy for membership of the Human Rights Council. Samuel Myat San of the United Nations and Legal Issues Br [...]
2009-04-03 10:34:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL SN
09SINGAPORE316CDA CALLS ON YOUNG PAP CHAIRMAN TEO SER LUCK
[...] (C) Summary: Young People's Action Party (YP) Chairman Teo Ser Luck expressed a positive view to CDA regarding YP exchanges with the Chinese Communist Youth League (CYL) and CYL First Secretary Lu Hao. Singapore, as it prepares to host the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, is interested in learning [...]
2009-04-03 11:26:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR KOLY SN
09SINGAPORE321DPRK LAUNCH DEMARCHE: SINGAPORE URGES RESTRAINT
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points concerning the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea's (DPRK) launch of a TAEPO-DONG 2 missile to MFA Northeast Asia Assistant Director Tan Eng Tat, April 6. Tan agreed that the DPRK's decision to launch a missile was regrettable, and noted that the [...]
2009-04-06 10:00:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PREL PARM SN
09SINGAPORE325SINGAPORE OPENS DOOR TO CHINESE TO MAINTAIN ETHNIC
[...] (C) Summary: Faced with a chronically low fertility rate and high emigration, Singapore has used a selective but relatively open immigration policy to increase its population, fuel its normally strong economic growth, and maintain a politically delicate balance among its Chinese, Malay and In [...]
2009-04-07 06:52:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEAN PINR ELAB SN CH
09SINGAPORE331GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: EconPol Counselor conducted a joint demarche April 7 with representatives from the Russian Federation, Japanese and Australian missions to urge the GOS to endorse the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT). The GOS assembled a group representing six different a [...]
2009-04-08 08:25:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KNNP ETTC PREL SN
09SINGAPORE356(S) SINGAPORE AGREES TO HELP ON DPRK
[...] (S) MFA Second Permanent Secretary Bilahari Kausikan told the CDA April 15 that Singapore will help with regard to a possible upcoming proliferation-related transaction involving the DPRK at Singapore's Changi airport (see reftel). Kausikan complained, however, that the USG had not been full [...]
2009-04-16 01:29:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETEFIN ETTC KNNP IR PREL PARM XF LE KN SN
09SINGAPORE366SINGAPORE REMAINS COMMITTED TO HELPING IN
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel points on the conclusions of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Strategic Review and on Afghanistan's continuing needs to MFA Americas Deputy Director Loh Tuck Keat and MFA Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia Assistant Director Stephen Lim April 15. He called attentio [...]
2009-04-16 08:20:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS MARR NATO SN AF
09SINGAPORE416 SINGAPORE STILL UNDECIDED ON KOSOVO VOTE FOR IMF
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-04 09:03:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PREL KV SN
09SINGAPORE420 SINGAPORE: NO H1N1 CASES; NEW VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There are no confirmed cases of H1N1 type A influenza in Singapore, but the Ministry of Health (MOH) raised its alert level on May 1 from yellow to orange, indicating a potentially greater risk of human-to-human transmission but without declaring a pandemic. The GOS has institu [...]
2009-05-06 01:16:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR EAIR CASC ECON SN
09SINGAPORE441TERRORIST MAS SELAMAT CAUGHT: SECURITY TRIUMPH OR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Malaysian authorities recaptured fugitive Jemaah Islamiah (JI) terrorist Mas Selamat Kastari across the border from Singapore on April 1. Singapore media first reported the news on May 8, following up with days of extensive coverage praising Singapore-Malaysia cooperation and [...]
2009-05-11 11:13:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PREL SN
09SINGAPORE445 SINGAPORE: NO H1N1 CASES; NO MORE VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There are no confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza in Singapore and the Ministry of Health (MOH) lowered its alert level from orange to yellow on May 11. The GOS lifted its visa requirement for Mexican citizens on May 12, but seven-day quarantine requirements for people with recent [...]
2009-05-13 10:05:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR EAIR CASC ECON SN
09SINGAPORE460CULTURE WAR ROILS SINGAPORE'S FEEBLE CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (C) Summary: The Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE),a Singapore women's rights organization, suffered a wrenching leadership fight from March 28 through May 2. Though relatively trivial in itself, the episode offers a window on some developing dynamics in Singapore societ [...]
2009-05-15 10:45:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM SN
09SINGAPORE461SINGAPORE EXPRESSES DISMAY AT NEW AUNG SAN SUU KYI
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-15 10:50:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM SN BM
09SINGAPORE47SINGAPORE SUPPORTS EXTENSION OF TRIPARTITE CORE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-15 08:19:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD PHUM PGOV SN BM
09SINGAPORE473SINGAPORE CONSIDERS CONTRIBUTING TO PAKISTAN IDP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-19 09:43:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PHUM PREF PREL PGOV SN PK
09SINGAPORE476UNSC 1718 COMMITTEE DESIGNATION OF DPRK ENTITIES
[...] (S) Singapore welcomed the April 24 designation by the UNSCR 1718 Sanctions Committee of the three Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) entities, Sharon SEAH Li-Lian, MFA Assistant Director for the Counter-proliferation and International Security Branch, told Econoff May 18. The desi [...]
2009-05-20 07:52:00Embassy SingaporeSECRET//NOFORNEFIN ETTC KNNP PREL PARM SN
09SINGAPORE479SINGAPORE RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON AL QAEDA WEBSITE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-20 10:13:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETEFIN ETTC KTFN PTER SN
09SINGAPORE495 SINGAPORE: FIRST H1N1 CASE CONFIRMED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Singapore confirmed its first case of H1N1 Influenza in a 22-year-old woman who returned from a visit to New York on May 26. The Ministry of Health continues to investigate other suspect cases and has instituted Home Quarantine Orders for people found to have had close contact w [...]
2009-05-27 10:50:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR EAIR CASC ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE518 SINGAPORE: SEVEN H1N1 CASES CONFIRMED, AMCIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Singapore has seven confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza as of June 1. Three of the early cases, including an active member of the U.S. military, recovered and have been released from the hospital. Six of the seven cases were contracted during travel to the United States. MFA h [...]
2009-06-03 01:16:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAIR CASC ECON SN
09SINGAPORE520RULING PARTY TILTS FUNHOUSE MIRROR TO MAKE
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong announced on May 27 plans for three reforms intended to enhance the quantity and quality of debate in Singapore's Parliament. For the next elections, due by early 2012, the government will increase the minimum number of opposition members in [...]
2009-06-03 03:07:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM SN
09SINGAPORE523SINGAPORE STILL MULLING CONTRIBUTION TO PAKISTAN
[...] (SBU) Political Unit Chief delivered Ref A demarche June 2 to MFA South Asia Assistant Director Chen Kien Pin, again urging Singapore to contribute to relief efforts for Pakistan's Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Chen said the GOS is still deciding whether it will make a contribution to [...]
2009-06-03 08:16:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PHUM PREF PGOV PREL PK SN
09SINGAPORE529DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG’S MAY 30, 2009
[...] (SBU) May 30, 2009; 6:30 p.m.; The Presidential Palace; Singapore. 2. (SBU) Participants: United States ------------- The Deputy Secretary Glyn T. Davies, EAP Acting Assistant Secretary Daniel L. Shields, CDA (Notetaker) SINGAPORE --------- Minister Mentor (MM) Lee Kuan Yew Chee Hong Tat, Princi [...]
2009-06-04 09:08:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETOVIP STEINBERG JAMES B. PREL MNUC ECON SN CH
09SINGAPORE532SINGAPORE SLOWLY WADING DEEPER INTO AFGHANISTAN
[...] (C) Singapore announced in the Straits Times newspaper June 4 that it will deploy to Afghanistan a battlefield radar system and supporting personnel that can detect enemy artillery, rocket and mortar launches and help direct counter-battery fire. The radar requires a four-man team to operate [...]
2009-06-05 08:31:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS ASEC PTER MARR AF SN
09SINGAPORE547SINGAPORE UNWILLING TO BE DRAWN INTO INTERNATIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-10 06:59:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT MARR PGOV PHSA PHUM PREL PTER SN
09SINGAPORE558SINGAPORE RESPONSE REGARDING INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-12 09:42:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY KNNP IAEA SN
09SINGAPORE559SINGAPORE MUSLIMS IMPRESSED BY CAIRO SPEECH, BUT
[...] (U) Summary: President Obama's June 4 speech in Cairo generated a lot of attention and discussion in Singapore's Muslim community. Singapore's Muslims appreciated President Obama's Cairo speech, but they want to see what actions he will take, especially with regard to the Israeli-Palestinian [...]
2009-06-12 10:22:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KPAO SCUL SOCI SN
09SINGAPORE563ANTI-ISLAM PAMPHLETS PROVOKE JAIL TERMS FOR
[...] (C) Summary: A Singapore court found a couple guilty of sedition on May 28 and sentenced them on June 10 to eight weeks in prison for distributing Christian pamphlets offensive to Muslims. The U.S.-published pamphlets, "The Little Bride" and "Who Is Allah?", portrayed Islam as "dangerous" a [...]
2009-06-16 07:28:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPHUM SN
09SINGAPORE565SINGAPORE TAKES WAIT-AND-SEE APPROACH TO IRENA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-16 08:44:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG KGHG SENV SN
09SINGAPORE566SINGAPORE SENIOR MINISTER HIGHLIGHTS IMPLICATIONS
[...] (C) Summary: Singapore Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong pointed out to Burma Senior General Than Shwe during a June 8-11 visit to Burma that there would be negative foreign policy implications should Burma convict Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),according to a Singapore MFA briefing. Goh, noting his "p [...]
2009-06-16 10:03:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM BM SN
09SINGAPORE575SINGAPORE RELEASES TWO TERROR SUSPECT DETAINEES
[...] (C) Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) publicly announced on June 16 the release of two men from preventive detention under the Internal Security Act; unusually, one of the men released had been in custody for no more than a month. Arifin Ali (alias John Wong Ah Hung),a former senior [...]
2009-06-18 09:20:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETPGOV PTER SN
09SINGAPORE58TANG RECEIVES DEATH ROW KIDNEY; HOTA CHANGES ON
[...] (SBU) Retail magnate TANG Wee Sung's quest for a kidney came to a bizarre conclusion January 9 when he received a kidney, apparently from hanged triad gang leader TAN Chor Jin. Tang's health problems became a front-page staple after he was fined and spent a day in jail last summer for trying [...]
2009-01-16 09:30:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALTBIO SOCI ECON SN
09SINGAPORE586URGING ASEAN IMPLEMENTATION OF UN SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] (C) Summary: Singapore will fully implement UNSCR 1874 and will ensure transparency in its limited transactions with North Korea, MFA Second Permanent Secretary Bilahari Kausikan said in response to CDA's June 22 delivery of reftel points. Kausikan asked that the USG provide detailed, credibl [...]
2009-06-22 11:13:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL MNUC KN SN
09SINGAPORE59(S) DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PRE-NOTIFICATION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-16 09:33:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETEFIN KTFN PTER PINR PREL PK SN
09SINGAPORE590DEMARCHE OF ISAF ALLIES TO RELEASE STATEMENTS IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-23 10:25:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETPREL PGOV AF SN
09SINGAPORE594UNSCR 1874: UPDATE FROM MFA SECOND PERMSEC
[...] (C) Singapore MFA Second Permanent Secretary Bilahari Kausikan told CDA on June 24 that, at China's suggestion, Chinese and ASEAN officials discussed the U.S. demarche (reftels) regarding North Korea and UNSCR 1874, in the course of the 15th China-ASEAN Senior Officials Consultations held in [...]
2009-06-24 09:25:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL MNUC KN SN
09SINGAPORE60(S) DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PRE-NOTIFICATION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-16 09:34:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETEFIN ETTC PINR PREL PTER IR SN
09SINGAPORE603SINGAPORE: 220 H1N1 CASES; SLOW MOVE TO MITIGATION STRATEGY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Singapore health officials have confirmed 220 cases of H1N1 influenza as of June 24, including numerous cases of local transmission. With community spread of the virus confirmed, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced June 22 that Singapore would begin the transition from a con [...]
2009-06-25 10:25:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR CASC ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE61JOURNALISTS FRUSTRATED BY PRESS CONTROLS
[...] (C) Summary: Singapore journalists say they are increasingly frustrated with GOS-imposed limits on their domestic reporting. Political leaders put pressure on the Straits Times (ST) staff to ensure that the paper's domestic coverage follows the government line. Reporters say they are eager [...]
2009-01-16 09:57:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV SOCI PREL SN
09SINGAPORE611SEMINAR READOUT: CHINA'S POLICY TOWARDS BURMA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Two visiting Chinese academics described China's policy toward Burma as creating strategic opportunities for China, but also supposedly promoting stability in Burma. The scholars, speaking at a seminar in Singapore, focused on Burma's strategic importance to China's energy secu [...]
2009-06-29 06:12:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON CH BM SN
09SINGAPORE612SINGAPORE DOWNPLAYS ITS ECONOMIC RELATIONS WITH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Singapore is one of Burma's largest investors and trading partners, but the GOS downplays the bilateral economic relationship and asserts the economic relationship offers little leverage to engage Burma on non-economic issues. The GOS does not actively promote investment in Burm [...]
2009-06-29 06:30:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALEINV ETRD ECON PREL BM SN
09SINGAPORE614UNSCR 1874 DEMARCHE REQUEST
[...] (C) In response to reftel instructions, CDA delivered the points for ASEAN governments to Singapore MFA Second Permanent Secretary Bilahari Kausikan. CDA and Kausikan had two discussions on June 29, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon. In the afternoon discussion, Kausikan said he [...]
2009-06-29 08:44:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM BM KN SN
09SINGAPORE624SINGAPORE: 701 H1N1 CASES; QUARANTINE MEASURES EASE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The number of confirmed H1N1 cases in Singapore has risen rapidly to more than 700, spurring the GOS to continue its move away from strict containment measures toward mitigating the effects of local transmission of the virus. However, during this transition phase there are mixed [...]
2009-07-01 07:51:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO KFLU EAGR CASC ETRD ECON SN
09SINGAPORE656SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA: WAITING FOR THE ODD
[...] (C) Summary: In recent high-level exchanges, Singaporean and Malaysian officials signaled a desire to improve bilateral relations and overcome legacy disputes. Malaysia's new Prime Minister Najib Razak made overtures perceived as sincere in Singapore, and the two countries began talks to im [...]
2009-07-10 06:00:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SN MY
09SINGAPORE665MFA PONDERS WHETHER NEW AGREEMENT ON MANAS MEANS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-13 07:53:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS MARR NATO AF
09SINGAPORE672SINGAPORE MFA COMMENTS ON U.S. - RUSSIA RELATIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-15 03:05:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL RS SN
09SINGAPORE677UNSC 1718 COMMITTEE DESIGNATION OF DPRK ENTITIES
[...] (S) In response to Ref A demarche, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) confirmed that Deutsche Bank and United Overseas Bank (UOB) no longer maintain correspondent banking relationships in Singapore with DPRK-based Tanchon Commercial Bank. An MAS contact indicated that Deutsche Bank and [...]
2009-07-15 06:43:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETEFIN ETTC KNNP PREL PARM SN
09SINGAPORE679SINGAPORE CONDUCTS EXERCISE SIMULATING
[...] (C) CDA and Embassy consular and law enforcement officers observed the final part of the Government of Singapore's "Northstar VII" crisis response exercise held at the Rasa Sentosa Hotel on July 15. The exercise simulated a Mumbai-style terrorist "swarm" assault from the sea on Singapore. T [...]
2009-07-15 09:05:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS CASC SN
09SINGAPORE68SINGAPORE CRACKS OPEN DOOR TO POLITICAL FILMS,
[...] (C) Singapore signaled on January 9 that it will begin a phased liberalization of political content in new media, while reserving the power to ban material it deems inappropriate. Singaporeans will be able to see independent political films, but only if a government-appointed panel certifies [...]
2009-01-21 06:12:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SN
09SINGAPORE686EMBASSY SINGAPORE'S EAC ON JAKARTA BOMBINGS
[...] (C) Embassy Singapore convened its Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on Friday July 17 to determine what action Post should take in response to the Jakarta bombings of the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton hotels. 2. (C) The EAC reviewed information from reports received from Embassy Jakarta, o [...]
2009-07-17 11:02:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC AMGT SN
09SINGAPORE687MFA SUGGESTS COOPERATION WITH USG ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-20 07:43:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MOPS MARR PGOV AF SG
09SINGAPORE695 SINGAPORE SWF TEMASEK REVERSES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Temasek Holdings, one of Singapore's two sovereign wealth funds, announced it had canceled plans for U.S. citizen Charles Goodyear to take over as CEO on October 1. Ho Ching, the current CEO and Executive Director (and PM Lee's wife) will remain in charge. The announcement abr [...]
2009-07-22 12:22:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EFIN SN
09SINGAPORE703TEETER TOTTER BALANCING ACT FOR FALUN GONG IN
[...] (C) Summary: While Falun Gong (FLG) practitioners in Singapore enjoy a certain degree of freedom, problems still persist. Over the past decade, the organization has seen its membership drop by more than half. Although FLG has received little media coverage in recent years, this does not ne [...]
2009-07-24 08:57:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SN CM
09SINGAPORE704SINGAPORE AIRPORT "CORPORATIZED"; LEE FAMILY AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Singapore has "corporatized" Changi International Airport in a move that will consolidate control of the domestic aviation sector in the hands of sovereign wealth fund Temasek and the Lee family. Aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has split off [...]
2009-07-24 09:16:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALEAIR EINV ETRD PGOV ECON SN
09SINGAPORE718SINGAPORE WOULD CONSIDER ARMED MERCHANT MARINE
[...] (SBU) MFA Special Projects Deputy Director Iris Chen sent the below response in reply to reftel demarche seeking information on Singapore's laws concerning armed security teams aboard U.S. merchant vessels. In a follow-up conversation with Poloff, Chen acknowledged that the response does not [...]
2009-07-30 09:03:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT MARR PHSA PARM KOMC PREL ECON ETRD SN
09SINGAPORE72SINGAPORE: ANNUAL OSAC CRIME / SAFETY REPORT
[...] (U) ANNUAL OSAC CRIME/SAFETY REPORT I. Overall Crime and Safety Situation. Post's assessment is that the overall level of crime in Singapore is low. Complete crime statistics for 2008 will be published in the first quarter of 2009, and Post will report any significant changes when the info [...]
2009-01-22 10:54:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDASEC SN
09SINGAPORE753ASSK VERDICT: SINGAPORE TEMPERS DISAPPOINTMENT
[...] (C) Economic-Political (EP) Counselor urged Singapore to publicly express deep concern over Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) conviction and to press the Burmese government to release ASSK without conditions (Ref A),during a meeting August 12 with MFA Southeast Asia Director Peter Tan. Tan immediatel [...]
2009-08-12 11:07:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL BM SN
09SINGAPORE755WIPO CENTER COMING TO SINGAPORE, BUT IPR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Singapore and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) signed an agreement on July 28 to establish the first WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center outside of Geneva. Singapore is already home to a WIPO office and the new Center is slated to open in January 2010. News [...]
2009-08-13 03:52:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALKIPR ETRD EINV ECON SN
09SINGAPORE759VIETNAMESE AMBASSADOR IN SINGAPORE WELCOMES
[...] (C) Summary: Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Thanh expressed to Charge his appreciation for increased American engagement in Southeast Asia and described as excellent the prospects for enhanced U.S.-Vietnam ties, in areas including defense cooperation. While Vietnam looks to continued eng [...]
2009-08-13 06:57:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM SN BM ASEAN
09SINGAPORE760UN 1267 (AL-QAIDA/TALIBAN) SANCTIONS: SINGAPORE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-13 09:02:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN EFIN PREL PTER UNSC SN
09SINGAPORE761SINGAPORE'S HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT 64TH UN
[...] Singapore plans to send three ministerial-level delegations to the 64th UN General Assembly in New York. One will be led by Minister for Foreign Affairs George Yeo, who will be present for the General Debate. The others will be led by Senior Minister S. Jayakumar and Minister for the Enviro [...]
2009-08-13 09:10:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP CVIS UNGA SN
09SINGAPORE765SINGAPORE TO PROVIDE GOOD GOVERNANCE TRAINING TO
[...] (C) Singapore will host twenty-five (all Under-Secretary level) Sri-Lankan officials from several ministries for two weeks of good-governance and leadership training beginning October 25, MFA South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa Director S. Premjith told EP Counselor in an August 13 meeting. Prem [...]
2009-08-14 07:21:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID PGOV PHUM MOPS SL AF SN
09SINGAPORE773SENATOR BILL NELSON'S MEETING WITH MINISTER MENTOR
[...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with Minister Mentor (MM) Lee Kuan Yew, Senator Bill Nelson stressed the importance of cooperation between Singapore's Internal Security Department (ISD) and U.S. counterpart organizations to address common threats in areas such as terrorism and proliferation. MM Lee [...]
2009-08-17 09:47:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR SN IN CN MN
09SINGAPORE776PM TOUTS GOVERNMENT'S COMPETENCE, WARNS OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered his annual National Day Rally speech, Singapore's equivalent of the U.S. State of the Union address, on the evening of August 16. He asserted that government policies have cushioned Singapore against job losses but predicted a "subdued [...]
2009-08-18 09:19:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON SN
09SINGAPORE817AMBASSADOR GOLDBERG AND GOS DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Philip Goldberg, U.S. Coordinator for Implementation of UNSCR 1874, led a five-person delegation to Singapore to meet with GOS officials, bank compliance officers, and media, to urge complete and transparent implementation of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 187 [...]
2009-08-27 06:01:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALEFIN ETTC KNNP PARM PREL SN KN
09SINGAPORE818SINGAPORE HAS QUESTIONS CONCERNING NEW
[...] (C) Summary: Singapore has several concerns about the new U.S. proposal (reftel) to move beyond the concept of membership to one of participation in the Contact Group for Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS),MFA Special Projects Deputy Director Iris Chen told Poloff August 27. Chen said S [...]
2009-08-27 07:53:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALEWWT MARR PGOV PHSA PHUM PREL SN
09SINGAPORE852SINGAPORE MFA'S TOMMY KOH TALKS CHINA, SE ASIA
[...] (C) Summary: Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador-at-Large Tommy Koh offered Staffdel Luse his views on Southeast Asian countries' relations with China, the United States, and each other in an August 17 meeting. According to Koh, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) mem [...]
2009-09-04 04:24:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL SN
09SINGAPORE853CHINA-SINGAPORE DEEPENING OF RELATIONS CONTINUES
[...] (SBU) Summary: According to a September 2 Singapore MFA readout, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan, accompanied by 150 officials including two Ministers and 21 Vice Ministers, visited Singapore August 23-26 to participate in the Sixth Annual China-Singapore Joint Council (JCBC) for Bilateral Co [...]
2009-09-04 04:36:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM CN SN
09SINGAPORE862SINGAPORE IS UNSUITABLE FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
[...] (C) In response to reftel demarche, Post has contacted the United Nations and Legal Issues Branch of the International Organisations Directorate in Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to determine whether Singapore would consider running for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights [...]
2009-09-08 10:06:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL IR
09SINGAPORE863RULING PARTY YOUTH WING COZIES UP TO CHINESE,
[...] (C) Summary. The youth wing of Singapore's ruling party, Young PAP (YP),is pursuing closer ties with the Chinese Communist Youth League, two YP executive committee members told PolOffs on August 27. Recent YP "study visits" to China have focused on political education and recruitment. In [...]
2009-09-09 03:41:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SN
09SINGAPORE867PERMISSION TO BE AWAY FROM POST (SHIELDS, DANIEL
[...] Charge d'Affaires Daniel L. Shields requests permission to be away from Post from Wednesday, October 7 through Saturday, October 10 for official travel to attend the Chiefs of Mission Conference in Hawaii, October 7-9, 2009. 2. During Mr. Shields' absence Acting DCM Raymond Kengott will be [...]
2009-09-10 00:17:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA SG
09SINGAPORE869EMBASSY SINGAPORE: NO EXPERIENCE ENGAGING
[...] Post does not know of any community of Singaporeans living abroad that would qualify as a "diaspora" using the criteria set forth in reftel paragraph 4. Given that there are no known diaspora communities of Singaporeans, Post is unable to provide meaningful responses to the questions posed i [...]
2009-09-10 01:28:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL
09SINGAPORE876NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT) REVIEW
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Singapore is supportive of the United States' global counterproliferation agenda and promotes a targeted, risk-based approach to trade and cargo security initiatives. Singapore is a trade and financial services hub and has a key role to play in monitoring and preventing the f [...]
2009-09-11 00:06:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALKNNP ENRG PARM PREL PGOV UNGA IAEA SN
09SINGAPORE884SINGAPORE PUSHING R&D AND POACHING TALENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Singapore (GOS) aims to grow research and development (R&D) spending to three percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2010. GOS agencies advocate a results-driven and integrative approach to R&D in order to expand the local economy and involve foreign [...]
2009-09-14 08:33:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDEIND EINV TSPL TBIO PGOV PREL SN
09SINGAPORE887IAEA GENERAL CONFERENCE - DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-14 09:00:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALKNNP AORC PARM PREL IAEA SN
09SINGAPORE898KOSOVO RECOGNITION IN ADVANCE OF UNGA
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche points urging Singapore to meet with Kososvo's UN delegation on the margins of the UNGA and urged Singapore to formally recognize Kosovo during a meeting with MFA United Nations and Legal Issue Branch Desk Officer Jeremy Rabani on September 14. Rabani ackno [...]
2009-09-15 09:10:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL UNGA AORC KV SN
09SINGAPORE901EXPANDING THE CHORUS ON IRAN
[...] (C) In response to reftel instructions, CDA met with MFA Second Permanent Secretary Bilahari Kausikan on September 15 and called on Singapore to sound the alarm to Iran on sanctions. CDA used the general and the Singapore-specific points from reftel to urge that Singapore find opportunities [...]
2009-09-16 07:20:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALMNUC KNNP PARM IAEA PREL AORC SN IR
09SINGAPORE907GLOBAL NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT - SINGAPORE POINTS
[...] (SBU) MFA 2nd Permanent Secretary Bilahari Kauskian confirmed to the Charge that Singapore had received President Obama's invitation to the Global Security Summit and that Singapore is still in the process of naming a "Sherpa" to represent Singapore during Summit preparations. 2. (SBU) MFA [...]
2009-09-17 10:16:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PARM AORC PREL PGOV IAEA MNUC SN
09SINGAPORE926SINGAPORE INKS DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH
[...] (U) Singapore and Vietnam signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) during a September 7-10 visit to Vietnam by Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Teo Chee Hean. The DCA will formalize existing mil-mil interactions, which have focused mainly on exchanges and study visi [...]
2009-09-23 09:42:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV SN
09SINGAPORE930SINGAPORE ALLOWS FIRST POLITICAL FILM SINCE 1998
[...] (C) Summary: In the first ruling of its kind under Singapore's recently amended Films Act, film censors have reversed a ban on "Singapore Rebel," a film by Martyn See about opposition politician Chee Soon Juan. In rating the film, however, authorities prohibited its exhibition to anyone und [...]
2009-09-24 09:50:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SN
09SINGAPORE952SINGAPORE LIKE MINDED ON IRAN, BUT PREFERS TO
[...] (C) Summary: Singapore shares U.S. concerns over Iran's deceitful actions regarding its nuclear program, and will continue to engage Tehran quietly in efforts to persuade Iran to comply with its international obligations. Singapore believes U.S. engagement with Iran is the right approach, alt [...]
2009-09-29 08:30:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM SN
09SINGAPORE953SINGAPORE SUPPORTIVE OF NEW U.S. BURMA POLICY, BUT
[...] (C) Summary: Burma has made several nuanced, conciliatory gestures towards the West, and Singapore believes the timing is right to engage Burma and nudge it along the road towards democracy, according to the Singapore Foreign Ministry. Singapore supports the new U.S. "carrot and stick" policy [...]
2009-09-29 08:45:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SN
09SINGAPORE964Post Speaker Program - Nan Aron
[...] (U) SUMMARY. U.S. Speaker Nan Aron, President of the Alliance for Justice, visited Singapore on August 24-26 to discuss non-governmental organization (NGO) management and fundraising. Aron met with university students interested in NGO work, law students, activists and the staff of Malay-Musl [...]
2009-10-02 09:05:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO SN
09SINGAPORE976SINGAPORE BRIEFING OF P5+1 OUTCOME: POSITIVE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-05 08:52:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM IR SN
09SINGAPORE977SINGAPORE OFFERS DISASTER RELIEF TO INDONESIA AND
[...] (U) Summary: GOS has offered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief aid to Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, and Laos in the wake of the Padang Earthquake and Typhoon Ketsana. Assistance offers range from military aircraft assistance and deployment of elite Singapore Civil Def [...]
2009-10-05 09:45:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ID MOPS PREL SENV SN
09SINGAPORE982SINGAPORE'S COUNTER-RADICALIZATION PROGRAM CLAIMS
[...] (S) Summary: Singapore claims its integrative approach to counter-radicalization is effective at reducing extremism, and that there has been zero recidivism among the 41 terrorists that have been released into the community on a restricted basis. However, some independent observers are skepti [...]
2009-10-07 03:43:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETPTER PGOV PREL ASEC SN
09SKOPJE124MACEDONIA: ELECTION CAMPAIGN GENERALLY POSITIVE
[...] (SBU) Summary. The campaign for presidential and municipal elections has proceeded far better than parliamentary elections last year. Should the trend continue, we assess that the conduct of these elections should advance Macedonia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations. There are some municipalities of [...]
2009-03-19 16:26:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MK
09SKOPJE136MACEDONIA: ELECTIONS PEACEFUL AND WELL-RUN, VMRO TAKES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Macedonia held peaceful presidential and municipal elections March 22 with few irregularities. Ruling VMRO presidential candidate George Ivanov looks set to cruise to an easy victory in the second round, to be held April 5. VMRO and its ethnic-Albanian coalition partner DUI mad [...]
2009-03-27 12:25:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MK
09SKOPJE146MACEDONIA ELECTIONS ROUND TWO: ON TRACK BUT TENSIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-02 15:51:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MK
09SKOPJE15SKOPJE - ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
[...] Embassy Skopje's Regional Security Office submits the following information for the 2008 Annual OSAC Crime and Safety Report. I. OVERALL CRIME AND SAFETY SITUATION: Macedonia is a generally safe country with a low crime rate compared to the United States. Violence against foreigners is r [...]
2009-01-13 18:20:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER ASEC MK
09SKOPJE156MACEDONIAN ELECTIONS: GRUEVSKI IN NEAR-COMPLETE
[...] (SBU) In a second round of presidential and municipal elections assessed as generally meeting international standards, ruling VMRO-DPMNE,s Gjorge Ivanov won by almost a two-to-one margin over SDSM opponent Ljubomir Frckoski. Macedonia,s ethnic Albanian population essentially boycotted the pre [...]
2009-04-08 15:17:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MK
09SKOPJE16MACEDONIA: CODEL POE HEARS GOVERNMENT, OPPOSITION,
[...] (SBU) In meetings on December 17 and 18, local and national political leaders briefed Representative Ted Poe (R-TX) on their views of the name dispute with Greece and challenges to its resolution. Speaker of the Parliament Veljanovski and leading opposition MP Sekerinska concurred that Mace [...]
2009-01-14 12:57:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV NATO MK
09SKOPJE177MACEDONIA: GRUEVSKI RECEPTIVE TO ADVICE ON NAME,
[...] (C) Summary: PM Gruevski was receptive to the Ambassador's advice on the name issue and continued engagement with NATO in the course of a wide-ranging conversation April 15. Ambassador pressed for retention of CHOD LTG Stojanovski, a positive public tone and negotiating stance toward Greece on [...]
2009-04-17 15:52:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KV GR MK
09SKOPJE201REFLECTING ON BRANKO CRVENKOVSKI'S PRESIDENCY
[...] (C) Summary: As his five-year Presidential term comes to an end May 12, Branko Crvenkovski prepares himself for yet another political transition --this time returning to resurrect his opposition Social Democrats (SDSM),in shambles following devastating losses in 2008 parliamentary and 2009 [...]
2009-05-06 11:19:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MK
09SKOPJE203FRAUD SUMMARY - SKOPJE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-06 11:25:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KV MK
09SKOPJE269MACEDONIA: SWEDISH DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLITICAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-09 11:56:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM MK GR KV SR SW
09SKOPJE293MACEDONIA: INPUT FOR OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION MEETING
[...] (U) In response to the request for information on Macedonia's commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms for the OSCE's annual Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (reftel),Post offers the following summary of concerns and progress in areas of democratic development and human rig [...]
2009-06-23 09:11:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL OSCE KDEM
09SKOPJE369MACEDONIA: LESSONS LEARNED FROM NATO ADVISORY TEAM
[...] (C) Summary: The assignment of Bulgarians to both the commander and deputy positions of the NATO Advisory Team for Macedonia is not in U.S. interests. End summary. 2. (C) We learned off-line in early June that Bulgaria was the only Ally who volunteered to fill the "Chief NAT" position in S [...]
2009-07-29 07:06:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS NATO MK BU NL
09SKOPJE38MACEDONIA: AMBASSADOR WARNS FOREIGN MINISTER ON
[...] (C) Summary: We have been engaging at all levels of the GoM regarding Macedonia,s decision to name a stadium, highway, and new cargo airport for Alexander the Great and Philip of Macedon and its plans to erect yet more Alexander statues in Skopje and elsewhere. In a Jan. 16 meeting with FonMi [...]
2009-01-26 13:08:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM MK
09SKOPJE382 IMPEDIMENTS TO MACEDONIA'S DEPLOYMENT TO AFGHANISTAN
[...] (SBU) I request senior-level intervention to resolve bureaucratic impediments to the long-planned deployment of 79 Macedonian soldiers to Afghanistan. This deployment will allow the Vermont National Guard to double its reconnaissance and police mentor teams, from 4 to 8 of each. Obtaining pra [...]
2009-08-05 17:10:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MOPS NATO AF MK
09SKOPJE411MACEDONIA: AHMETI RATES STATE OF AFFAIRS A "FOUR
[...] (C) Summary: Following the commemoration of the 8th Anniversary of the signing of the Ohrid Framework Agreement, Ambassador Reeker joined DUI leader Ali Ahmeti at his family sheep station deep in the mountains of western Macedonia on August 16. Ahmeti was critical of Prime Minister Nikola Gru [...]
2009-08-21 13:20:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM MK
09SKOPJE457POLITICAL RAMIFICATIONS OF CLOSING AIRSCAN IN
[...] (C) We have learned that a decision memo has been forwarded to SACEUR recommending, among other options, that the Airscan operation based at the Skopje airport cease entirely. NATO has used Airscan since 2003 to provide aerial surveillance for KFOR. (For operational reasons, Airscan was base [...]
2009-09-16 17:12:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALMOPS NATO PREL KFOR KV MK
09SKOPJE469MACEDONIA-U.S. MOU ON ASSISTANCE CEMENTS GOM COMMITMENT
[...] (U) On September 15, Ambassador Reeker and Deputy Prime Minister for Euro-integration Vasko Naumovski signed a groundbreaking bilateral Memorandum of Understanding "Concerning Training and Related Assistance." The MOU ensures proper selection of Government of Macedonia employees who will recei [...]
2009-09-28 13:33:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREL PGOV MK
09SKOPJE477MACEDONIA: ENCYCLOPEDIA STIRS UP INTER-ETHNIC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The release of the first ever Macedonian National Encyclopedia by the government-funded, nearly ethnically homogeneous Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts has caused uproar in the ethnic-Albanian community and provoked reactions from Macedonia's neighbors. The encyclopedia a [...]
2009-09-30 13:42:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM MK KV AL BU
09SKOPJE49MACEDONIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS: A SCENESETTER
[...] (C) Summary: The ruling VMRO choice for president, Georgi Ivanov, will likely win and further consolidate PM Gruevski's hold on power. SDSM's candidate, Ljubomir Frckoski, is unlikely to win and may not even come in second. Former Interior Minister Ljube Boskovski could threaten VMRO's party [...]
2009-02-04 17:17:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL GR MK
09SKOPJE5 MACEDONIA: Muted reaction to the Middle East
[...] (SBU) Summary: Though Macedonia has a significant Muslim population, the response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas has been very quiet thus far. Coverage of the events in the Middle East has been limited to reprinting wire stories and standard video feed, and there has been no commenta [...]
2009-01-08 12:41:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL IS XF MK
09SKOPJE509MACEDONIA WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDACY IN IMO
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-22 16:12:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV AORC IMO MK
09SKOPJE514MACEDONIA: GRUEVSKI INSISTS ON PROGRESS IN
[...] SUMMARY: (SBU) PM Nikola Gruevski continued to closely monitor and insist on judicial reform in an October 15 meeting with OSCE and the Embassy. While progress has been made on some reforms, most have not been fully implemented, despite promises made by Justice Minister Mihajlo Manevski in Jun [...]
2009-10-27 16:05:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MK
09SKOPJE540MACEDONIA'S DIASPORA GROUPS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Diaspora groups from Macedonia, most active in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, are divided along the ethnic lines of the country,s two largest groups-- ethnic Macedonians and ethnic Albanians. The ethnic separation of diaspora interests -- coupled with use of the term "Mace [...]
2009-11-10 12:21:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BEXP BTIO EAID OIIP PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG
09SKOPJE601MACEDONIA: GOVERNMENT USES STATE ORGANS TO ENFORCE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Over the past month, it appears that Prime Minister Gruevski and his VMRO inner circle have used the judicial and policing arms of the state to enforce party discipline and quell dissent, which has contributed to an increasing climate of fear. The government has been using a catch [...]
2009-12-14 09:11:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPGOV XG ZL MK
09SKOPJE621MACEDONIA: NEW NATIONAL ACTION PLAN AIMS AT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ten years after the influx of nearly 350,000 refugees to Macedonia during the Kosovo crisis, the Government of Macedonia, together with UNHCR Skopje, is working to create durable solutions for the remaining approximately 1,600 refugees and asylum seekers, nearly all of whom a [...]
2009-12-23 16:13:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL MK
09SKOPJE672009 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT FOR MACEDONIA
[...] SUMMARY: During the reporting period the GOM continued to show a strong commitment to combating trafficking-in-persons (TIP) and participated in cross-border operations and other international activities directed at identifying and eliminating human trafficking. High-ranking GOM officials took [...]
2009-02-13 14:52:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PHUM KCRM KTIP KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC ELAB MK
09SKOPJE74MACEDONIA: PRIMER ON PROCEDURAL ASPECTS OF
[...] (SBU) Just nine months after holding parliamentary elections marked by violence, intimidation and serious irregularities, Macedonia will hold its first-ever concurrent presidential and mayoral/municipal elections, with the first round on March 22 and second on April 5. With Euro-Atlantic i [...]
2009-02-18 08:24:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MK
09SKOPJE95 SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE (SEPQ)
[...] (SBU) DEMONSTRATIONS A. There is a small ethnic Serbian population in Macedonia capable of carrying out anti-American demonstrations. i. There have been no anti-American demonstrations in the country within the last 12 months. ii. There have been no anti-American demonstrations near o [...]
2009-03-02 13:17:00Embassy SkopjeSECRET//NOFORNASEC MK PTER
09SOFIA104BULGARIA: CENTER-RIGHT'S DESPERATE MARRIAGE OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: After an acrimonious five hour debate, Bulgaria's small center-right UDF party (Union of Democratic Forces) agreed to form a pre-election coalition with its bitter breakaway center-right rival DSB (Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria). Although a positive step that will likely ena [...]
2009-03-13 15:23:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA140AF/PAK: BULGARIA WILLING TO DO MORE, BUT ELECTIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: While expressing appreciation for Bulgaria's current troop deployments to Afghanistan, Kosovo and Bosnia, DCM Karagiannis stressed the importance of new Bulgarian contributions in Afghanistan. Looking to President Parvanov's first meeting with our President, the DCM urged Bulga [...]
2009-03-31 12:06:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR BU
09SOFIA186BULGARIA: PRESIDENT VETOES ELECTION LAW AMENDMENTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: President Parvanov vetoed amendments to the election law that raise the threshold vote for coalitions to enter the parliament (from 4 to 8 percent) and allow for majority vote election of "district deputies" (31 of the parliament,s 240 seats) rather than on a proportional basis. [...]
2009-04-16 15:45:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV BU
09SOFIA188WITH NO TIES TO BURMA, BULGARIA STILL ACTIVELY
[...] (C) On April 15, PolOff delivered reftel demarche to the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Desk Officer for Laos, Cambodia, the Philipines, Thailand, and Burma, Ivan Velikov. Though the Government of Bulgaria (GOB) does not have an embassy in Burma or official diplomatic relations with th [...]
2009-04-17 08:47:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD BM BU
09SOFIA2BULGARIA OUT IN THE COLD: DAY TWO OF GAS CUT-OFF
[...] (C) Summary: Bulgaria endured a second day without gas January 7. Thousands of homes and many schools report significantly reduced - or no - heating, although the country did not experience any major power interruptions. Several large industrial firms are shutting down and laying off emplo [...]
2009-01-07 11:45:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON PREL PGOV
09SOFIA214BULGARIA: REVISED 2008 INL END USE REPORT
[...] The following is Embassy Sofia's revised 2008 End Use Monitoring Report, keyed to items listed in Reftel B. A. Inventory Management End Use Monitoring Report Coordinator: Joslyn Mack-Wilson, Political Officer, 359 2 937 5276, mack-wilsonjg@tstate.gov. B. Inventory System: Post mainta [...]
2009-05-11 09:36:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN KCRM KJUS BU
09SOFIA222BULGARIA TO SUPPORT KOSOVO'S WORLD BANK MEMBERSHIP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-13 08:04:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PREL KV BU
09SOFIA23 BULGARIA: FY 2009 BIOTECHNOLOGY OUTREACH STRATEGY
[...] (U) Summary. Post requests $30,240.00 to fund agricultural biotechnology ("agbiotech") programs in FY2009. These programs will educate consumers, farmers, academics, and policy makers about the benefits of agbiotech, with the goal of assisting Bulgaria to become a successful model and advoc [...]
2009-01-15 07:47:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRB TBIO KPAO
09SOFIA236BULGARIAN BROKER FACILITATING UKRAINIAN-CUBA ARMS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: This is an action request, please see paragraph 6. Bulgarian arms broker, "Assa Engineering, Ltd.," has applied for Bulgarian Government approval to broker a deal between Ukrainian state owned enterprise, "GXVIF" (company name transliterated from Cyrillic) and the Cuban Minist [...]
2009-05-20 05:41:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR BU
09SOFIA243BULGARIA: EMBASSY EVENT SHOWCASES U.S. RENEWABLE
[...] (U) Summary: U.S. renewable and energy efficiency technology took center stage May 19 at an Embassy and AmCham-sponsored conference featuring cutting edge U.S. solutions to Bulgaria's energy security and environmental challenges. Titled "Renewable and Efficient Energy: Pathways to a Better [...]
2009-05-21 09:41:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON PREL PGOV BG
09SOFIA252BULGARIA: THE CASE FOR A PERMANENT DEA OFFICE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A permanent DEA presence in Sofia makes strategic, policy and budgetary sense. Heroin from Afghanistan transits Bulgaria and other Balkan/Black Sea countries and poses a major policy and law enforcement concern to the United States and our European partners. Heroin traffickin [...]
2009-05-26 09:43:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KCOR KCRCM BU
09SOFIA259SCENESETTER FOR CONGRESSMAN POE'S MAY 30-JUNE 1 VISIT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Representative Poe, Embassy Sofia warmly welcomes you and looks forward to a very successful May 30 - June 1 visit. Your visit comes at an important time - just one week before European Parliamentary Elections and five weeks before Bulgaria's national elections. The current S [...]
2009-05-28 12:11:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KCOR KCRCM BU
09SOFIA268BULGARIA APPROVES MANPADS TRANSFER TO SWEDEN
[...] (S) The Government of Bulgaria approves the transfer of 20 Bulgarian manufactured SA-7 MANPADS currently in USG possession to the Government of Sweden for countermeasures testing. In a diplomatic note dated June 1, 2009, the GOB approved the transfer of said MANPADS in response to USG's req [...]
2009-06-05 11:51:00Embassy SofiaSECRETMARR PARM PREL PTER BU
09SOFIA270BRINGING TRANSPARENCY TO EURASIAN GAS TRANSIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Eurasian gas transit sector is notoriously murky, with poorly-understood, Gazprom-owned and affiliated intermediaries managing operations, taking cuts, and complicating or preventing legal recourse during gas supply interruptions. For most countries in the region, bringi [...]
2009-06-05 13:17:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON PREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA287BULGARIA: 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND
[...] The United States government is aware of two (2) claims of U.S. persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Bulgaria (GOB),and one (1) that has been closed in the past one year. 2. This report is keyed to reftel instructions. CASE 1 ------ (A.) Claimant A (ongoing cas [...]
2009-06-12 06:45:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KIDE CASC PGOV BU
09SOFIA300BULGARIA SUPPORTS U.S. APPROACH TO CORFU
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bulgaria agrees fully with the United States on the opportunities and pitfalls presented by the Corfu Ministerial. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly supports reftel points and took the unusually proactive step of presenting the Embassy with a formal position paper ide [...]
2009-06-17 13:23:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR BU
09SOFIA310 BULGARIAN PROPERTY RESTITUTION SUCCESSES
[...] (U) SUMMARY: At the end of June, the history of property restitution in Bulgaria will be presented as a success story at a Holocaust Era Assets Conference in Prague. For several years, the Embassy has actively advocated with government officials at different levels to help the Jewish communi [...]
2009-06-19 14:53:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KPAO AINT BU SIPDIS
09SOFIA362BULGARIA: NEW CHOD, OLD MINDSET
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The nomination of Simeon Simeonov as Chief of Defense (CHOD) is a testament to the lack of appetite for serious reform. In his previous position as Commander of the Air Force, Air Force modernization lagged far behind the other services. A classic, myopic bureaucrat, he stifle [...]
2009-07-07 08:56:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR BU
09SOFIA37BULGARIA: IPR EFFORTS LOSE STEAM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Deputy Chief of Mission informed the relevant deputy ministers of Culture, Economy and Foreign Affairs January 22 that, despite modest progress in some areas, Bulgarian IPR efforts were not hitting the mark. In order to improve performance, Bulgaria has to take urgent actio [...]
2009-01-23 15:50:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KIPR ETRD BU
09SOFIA377BULGARIA: BORISSOV SWALLOWS HARD, ASSUMES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The big winner of Bulgaria's July 5 national elections, Sofia Mayor Boyko Borissov, has always been more interested in power than responsibility. His landslide victory (48 percent of parliamentary seats) and the implosion of the Socialist party have now made his ascent to Prim [...]
2009-07-10 11:58:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA407BULGARIA: NEW BULGARIAN GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PM-designate Boyko Borissov formally submitted his cabinet to President Parvanov on July 23, parliamentary approval expected on July 27. The cabinet of 16 (vice 18 in the former government),including two deputy PMs (vice 4) is a nearly even mix of GERB party members and West [...]
2009-07-24 14:48:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BU
09SOFIA420NEW HOPE IN BULGARIA'S FIGHT AGAINST ORGANIZED
[...] (S) SUMMARY. In his first days in office, new Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov, asked to see DCM Sutton and representatives of law enforcement agencies at post to seek our advice and stress his determination to make organized crime and corruption his top priority. Aware that he inheri [...]
2009-07-31 11:52:00Embassy SofiaSECRETPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA450BULGARIA: PM FOCUSED RULE OF LAW; U.S. PARTNERSHIP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Borissov stressed the importance of U.S. support on rule of law reform in his first meeting with new Charge d,Affaires Ordway, and urged Washington to send top-level law enforcement officials to Bulgaria to help advance his reform agenda. Buoyed by very positive [...]
2009-08-14 14:49:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA476BULGARIA SUPPORTS FASTER APPROVAL PROCESS FOR
[...] (SBU) Embassy officials delivered reftel biotech points to new Bulgarian Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Miroslav Naydenov who is fully up to speed on the issue and will attend the September 7 EU Agriculture Ministers Council meeting. Naydenov told us August 21 that Bulgaria will join [...]
2009-08-24 09:14:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EUN TBIO BU
09SOFIA479BULGARIA: INVESTMENT DISPUTES TEST NEW GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) Summary: Several high profile, U.S.-related investment disputes are testing the new government's resolve to turn Bulgaria into a more transparent investment destination. The successful resolution of these cases, many left over from the previous government, will go far in demonstrating [...]
2009-08-25 08:13:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV ENRG BU
09SOFIA5BULGARIA: IN DAY THREE OF ENERGY CRISIS,
[...] (C) Summary: Bulgaria is stumbling through day three of a complete gas cut-off without major interruptions of critical services. City dwellers continue to experience reduced heat while two small towns remain completely in the cold. Manufacturing plants continue to shut operations due lack [...]
2009-01-08 12:03:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON PREL PGOV
09SOFIA508BULGARIA'S MOST WANTED: THE SKULL, THE BERET, THE
[...] (C) Summary: The number and scale of deeply entrenched organized crime (OC) groups operating in Bulgaria present a tremendous challenge to the new government as it strains to enforce the rule of law. The Bulgarian mafia bosses, better known by nicknames such as the Skull, Big Margin, and the [...]
2009-09-11 10:56:00Embassy SofiaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV KCRM KCOR BU
09SOFIA511BULGARIA: DESPITE MIXED SIGNALS, POLICY TOWARD
[...] (U) This cable was coordinated with Embassy Skopje. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Bulgaria's policy toward Macedonia remains unchanged despite recent confusing signals sent by the appointment of a provocative Minster Without Portfolio in Charge of Diaspora Affairs and a controversial Bulgarian-Macedon [...]
2009-09-14 09:04:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM BU
09SOFIA513BULGARIA SUPPORTS UNODC AS OFFICIAL OBSERVER TO
[...] (SBU) The Embassy, with Andrey Shabanov, Counselor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bulgaria, notified Desislava Taneva, Mariya Yaneva, and Mariya Delevska of the MFA Security Policy Directorate that, per reftel, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is now an offici [...]
2009-09-14 12:30:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL PTER KGIC
09SOFIA515SCENESETTER FOR BULGARIAN DEPUTY PM'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov will be in Washington from September 23 to 29 for rule of law discussions with senior U.S. officials and experts. Tsvetanov will be accompanied by the Justice Minister, Chief Prosecutor, head of the Anti-Organized Cri [...]
2009-09-14 15:10:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA538BULGARIA: PM BORISSOV SEEKING WHITE HOUSE
[...] (S) SUMMARY: A letter from Prime Minister Boyko Borissov to President Obama dated September 24, 2009, was hand-delivered to the Embassy the same day with an urgent request to transmit it to the White House. In the letter, the PM asks for advice on strategic decisions in the energy sector to [...]
2009-09-24 14:57:00Embassy SofiaSECRETENRG IAEA PREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA548BULGARIA LAUNCHES PLAN TO REFORM JUDICIARY
[...] (SBU) Summary: On September 9, the Bulgarian government publicly released a 57-point action plan to address the 21 European Commission (EC) recommendations to improve rule of law. The action plan calls for increasing coordination and transparency in government, creating an anti-organized crime [...]
2009-09-29 09:52:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM BU
09SOFIA561BULGARIA: IN PURSUIT OF ENERGY DIVERSIFICATION,
[...] (C) Summary/Introduction: PM Borissov met with representatives of three U.S. energy corporations September 29 to discuss diversification alternatives. As a result, the government is engaging in negotiations to use U.S. technology to diversify its nuclear fuel supply and create a spent nuclea [...]
2009-10-05 08:01:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALENRG PGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA591BULGARIA: SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT TREASURY
[...] (C) Summary. Embassy Sofia welcomes you and looks forward to a successful visit. The new center-right GERB government has made fighting corruption and organized crime its top priority, but faces significant challenges. Bulgarian criminals have developed sophisticated means to launder money [...]
2009-10-16 11:40:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PGOV PREL BU
09SOFIA600BULGARIA ROLLING OUT AMBITIOUS NEW MISSIONS IN
[...] (C) Summary: The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense is preparing to ramp up its contributions in Afghanistan. A new plan would consolidate nearly all of its forces in Afghanistan at Kandahar Airfield by April 2010 in order to take over complete responsibility for internal security of this criti [...]
2009-10-20 14:15:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA603BULGARIA: NEW GOVERNMENT SENDING POSTIVE SIGNALS ON IPR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: With July elections and government formation behind it, the new government is now focusing on intellectual property rights (IPR) issues. The new Deputy Minister of Culture in charge of IPR is highly regarded by industry experts. His reorganized intergovernmental IPR Council, wh [...]
2009-10-26 13:20:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ECON PGOV BU
09SOFIA626BULGARIA RESPONSE TO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME
[...] (SBU) Embassy delivered reftel diplomatic note and aide memoire on September 25 to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Milen Lyutskanov and Deputy Minister of Transportation, Information Technology, and Communication Kamen Kichev. 2. (SBU) In a diplomatic note received October 29, the Bulg [...]
2009-11-03 14:56:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC IMO EWWT PHSA BU
09SOFIA629BULGARIA AGREES TO REJECT POTENTIAL LME TRANSFER
[...] (S) Per reftel instructions, we delivered talking points to the head of the Internationally Controlled Trade and Security Directorate, Ivelina Bahchevanova, on November 3, 2009. The same day, the Bulgarian Export Trade Commission convened and agreed to deny authorization to transfer 60 anti- [...]
2009-11-04 12:01:00Embassy SofiaSECRETETTC MCAP MOPS PARM PINR PREL PTER SY MASS BU
09SOFIA653U.S.-BULGARIA SECURITY DIALOGUE TO BE REVAMPED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The United States has maintained only an informal and irregular bilateral security dialogue with Bulgaria since its entrance into NATO in 2004. The two sides have held "joint staff talks" and "security policy talks" (sometimes referred to as "OSD talks") on separate tracks and [...]
2009-11-16 16:34:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA690BULGARIA RESPONDS POSITIVELY ON GUANTANAMO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov told Special Envoy Dan Fried on December 3, 2009 that the Government of Bulgaria would likely accept one or two Guantanamo detainees, though he did not make an absolute commitment. Fried passed the files of nine d [...]
2009-12-07 15:43:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA691BULGARIA RESPONDS POSITIVELY ON GUANTANAMO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov told Special Envoy Dan Fried on December 3, 2009 that the Government of Bulgaria would likely accept one or two Guantanamo detainees, though he did not make an absolute commitment. Fried passed the files of nine d [...]
2009-12-07 15:43:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BU
09SOFIA697REQUEST FOR BULGARIA TO BE ADDED TO THE GLOBAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Sofia urges the inclusion of Bulgaria to the invitation list for the Global Nuclear Security Summit in Washington planned for April 2010. Bulgaria is an active nuclear power producer and a leading nonproliferation partner in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, a strategicall [...]
2009-12-09 15:21:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KNNP BT
09SOFIA715BULGARIA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Bulgaria remains a staunch ally in the fight against terrorism, and the USG enjoys strong cooperation from the Government of Bulgaria. No significant acts of terrorism occurred in Bulgaria in 2009. Bulgaria is not a sponsor of terrorism and does not provide a safe haven to terrorist o [...]
2009-12-21 12:09:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR
09SOFIA76 BULGARIA: RSI PROPOSALS FOR CT FUNDING
[...] (SBU) Summary: The following cable is Embassy Sofia's response to reftel regarding Regional Security Initiative (RSI)counterterrorism (CT) proposals to be considered for funding. Embassy Sofia is seeking projects under the NADR Anti-Terrorism Assistance Funding (ATA) - DS/T/ATA training prog [...]
2009-02-20 15:09:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER BU
09SOFIA86SPECIAL 301 2008: BULGARIAN EFFORTS LOSE FOCUS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After two years off the Special 301 list, Bulgarian IPR results were mixed in 2008. The formerly dynamic and cooperative relationship between the Government and IPR industry representatives soured, partially owing to personality-driven issues. The once-model Intergovernmental [...]
2009-02-27 08:32:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KIPR ETRD BU
09SOFIA93EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM 2009 (BULGARIA)
[...] (U) Summary: Ambassador strongly endorses post request for an Embassy Science Fellow (ESF) from the Smithsonian Institute to assist the American Research Center in Sofia (ARCS) in conservation and preservation of archaeological sites in Bulgaria. This position would address a pressing need i [...]
2009-03-05 14:19:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KSCA TSPL SENV AMGT OTRA APER BU
09SOFIA96BULGARIA - FSN NOMINATION FOR THE 2009 ENVIRONMENT,
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, Post nominates Mr. Danko Tonev for the 2009 environment, science, technology, and health (ESTH) course, April 27-May 8, 2009. Information about Mr. Tonev follows, keyed to terms in reftel: a. Danko Tonev; FSN - 10; b. April 7, 1973; c. Bulgarian; d. 354525522; issued 02/ [...]
2009-03-06 14:47:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV AFSI KSCA AFSN TSPL ECON BU
09STATE100087AGREEMENT WITH PANAMA ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR A
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2, 5 and 6. 2. DOD HAS ASKED THE DEPARTMENT TO SECURE STATUS PROTECTIONS FOR U.S. DOD PERSONNEL WHO WILL BE PRESENT IN PANAMA, OCTOBER 17 ) NOVEMBER 7, 2009, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MOBILE TRAINING TEAM EXERCISE. TRAINING WILL FOCUS ON COUNTER NARCOT [...]
2009-09-25 16:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL US
09STATE100156SELECTION OF UNITED STATES CO-CHAIR TO THE
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Brussels. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: The United States and the European Union co-chair the International Technical Working Group on Nuclear Smuggling (ITWG). The G8 established the ITWG in response to a raft of nuclear smuggling [...]
2009-09-25 18:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC PARM PTER PINR PREL ASEC KCRM BE XG XT
09STATE100197SCA ASSISTANT SECRETARY BLAKE'S SEPTEMBER 24,
[...] (SBU) Participants: U.S. SCA A/S Blake SCA Special Assistant Matthew Lowe Anthony Renzulli (SCA Notetaker) Sri Lanka Defense Secretary Rajapaksa Ambassador to the United States Jaliya Wickramasuriya 2. (C) SUMMARY. In a September 24 meeting with Defense Secretary Gotobhaya Rajapa [...]
2009-09-25 19:19:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALCE PGOV PHUM PREF PREL PTER
09STATE100252DAY 3: U.S.-SOUTH AFRICA NONPROLIFERATION AND
[...] (SBU) On Day 3 of the U.S.-South Africa Nonproliferation and Disarmament Dialogue, participants shared views and plans for upcoming international events, and discussed next steps. Einhorn provided an overview of the latest U.S. plans for the upcoming UN Security Council Summit on Disarmament a [...]
2009-09-25 20:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF KNNP MNUC NP PARM ENRG SF
09STATE100279TRAVEL ALERT: CHINA 2009-H1N1 INFLUENZA
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the quarantine measures imposed by the Government of China in response to the 2009-H1N1 pandemic that may affect travel to China. This Travel Alert updates the July 9, 2009, Travel Alert in order to advise U.S. citizens of the current quarantin [...]
2009-09-25 23:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC AMED CH
09STATE100288JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COMBINED
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian official listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-09-25 23:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE100312GUANTANAMO CLOSING S/E FRIED SEPTEMBER 21 MEETING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a September 21 meeting at the Kuwaiti Permanent Mission in New York, S/E for the Closure of Guantanamo, Dan Fried told the Kuwaiti PM that the way forward to resolve the Kuwaiti detainee issue is to finalize the draft diplomatic note outlining proposed GOK security measures. R [...]
2009-09-26 00:26:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KDRG KU
09STATE100682EXTRADITION: COLOMBIA: FARC MEMBERS JULIO ENRIQUE
[...] (U) SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. THIS CABLE CONTAINS SENSITIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION. PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE RELEASED TO THE HOST GOVERNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE. 2. (SBU) At the request of the United States [...]
2009-09-28 14:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CJAN CVIS CO
09STATE100957SEPTEMBER 22 MEETING CONVENED BY OAS SG INSULZA
[...] Classified by WHA A/S Thomas A. Shannon. Reason: 1.4 (b, d) 2. (U) September 22, 2009; 16:00; New York, USA. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. WHA Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon USUN Special Advisor Ron Godard Barbara Rocha (Notetaker) Other OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insul [...]
2009-09-28 19:44:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BR HO OAS CR
09STATE101024JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-28 22:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101025JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-28 22:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101146DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF
[...] (SBU) The Administration has decided to withdraw Ms. Anne Slaughter Andrew as the candidate for U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica. Post is requested to inform the Government of Jamaica of this decision via diplomatic note (text at para 2). On September 25, Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon notifie [...]
2009-09-29 13:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAPER PREL JA
09STATE101150MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR):
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Maritime Shipping Trends Of Controlled Materials 2008-2009" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) [...]
2009-09-29 13:28:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR BR
09STATE10122AGREEMENT WITH BAHAMAS ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. DOD has asked the Department to secure status protections for U.S. military personnel who will be present in the Bahamas from March 4, 2009 through March 18, 2009 in conjunction with Exercise Tradewinds. Post is requested to immediately propo [...]
2009-02-04 14:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL US
09STATE101294CIVIL NUCLEAR COOPERATION WITH TUNISIA:
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 8. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Tunisia (GOT) has expressed interest in consultations with USG nuclear experts as part of a study it is conducting on the feasibility of achieving nuclear power on its territory by 2023. Since past GOT [...]
2009-09-29 17:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP IAEA ENRG TRGY TS
09STATE101328JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR THE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian official listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-09-29 17:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101334JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian official listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-09-29 17:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101367(U) ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON,S SEPARATE
[...] (U) September 23, 2009; various times; New York, USA. 2. (C) SUMMARY. In separate meetings with Italian Secretary of State Ezno Scotti, Guatemalan Foreign Minister Haroldo Rodas, and Paraguayan FM Hector Lacognata, Assistant Secretary Shannon described the current state of affairs in H [...]
2009-09-29 18:23:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR HO VT IT PA XK GT
09STATE10148LEAHY VETTING OF GABONESE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 4, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: MAKITA, Jean Delis Organization: Gendarmerie Nationale Rank: Lieutenant Major DOB: [...]
2009-02-04 15:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM GB
09STATE101510HOTEL SHORTAGE - REQUEST TO DEFER TRAVEL TO TRINIDAD,
[...] The Government of Trinidad and Tobago will host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November 2009. The meeting itself is November 27-29, but the run-up to the gathering, including related events, will begin several weeks earlier. 2. Hotel accommodations in Port of Spain, Trini [...]
2009-09-29 22:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OTRA TD
09STATE101631A/S SHANNON,S SEPTEMBER 22 MEETING WITH HONDURAN
[...] Classified by WHA A/S Thomas A. Shannon. Reason: 1.4 (b, d) 2. (U) September 22, 2009; 15:00; New York, USA. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. WHA Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon USUN Special Advisor Ron Godard Barbara Rocha (Notetaker) Honduras Foreign Minister Patricia Rodas Vic [...]
2009-09-30 13:20:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP SHANNON THOMAS PREL PGOV HO OAS
09STATE101777JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ROYAL JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-30 17:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101846JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-30 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101847JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE 6904
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-09-30 19:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE101892UPDATE CONCERNING CONVERSION OF SPACE LAUNCH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Update Concerning Conversion of Space Launch Vehicles to Ballistic Missiles" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Contro [...]
2009-09-30 19:38:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR BR
09STATE101912ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SCUD B MISSILE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Enhancing the Effectiveness of the Scud B Missile System" to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (POC) [...]
2009-09-30 19:58:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR
09STATE101976UPDATE ON OCTOBER 1, 2009 UAE VISA REQUIREMENT
[...] The UAE government transition to its new visa policy will take place on October 1, 2009. Effective this date, all persons traveling to the UAE on a U.S. diplomatic or official passport must obtain a visa prior to arrival. As with any new policy, we expect that there will be a few bumps alon [...]
2009-09-30 21:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS APER AMGT AE AF
09STATE101981MEETING WITH SWISS HEAD OF EXPORT CONTROL POLICY AND SANCTIONS ERWIN BOLLINGER ON COLENCO
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-30 21:23:00Secretary of StateSECRETIR MNUC PARM
09STATE101998FUNDING OF NEW CONTRACTS AND GRANTS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT IS REVIEWING REQUESTS BY EMBASSY ISLAMABAD FOR FUNDING OF ONGOING OR NEW CONTRACTS AND GRANTS. DEPARTMENT CONCURS WITH PROCUREMENT ACTIONS FOR FIVE ACTIVITIES: (1) POLIO ERADICATION (UNICEF),(2) FATA ENABLING PROGRESSIVE MEDIA VOICES IN PAKISTAN (INTERNEWS),(3) [...]
2009-09-30 22:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON PK PREL
09STATE102086TRAVEL WARNING: GUINEA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Guinea due to continuing civil unrest and the unpredictable nature of the current security situation. U.S. citizens are advised that the Department of State has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and eligible family m [...]
2009-10-01 02:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC GV
09STATE102227BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050191953 for the export of night vision devices (NVDs) to Spain. Post is requested to co [...]
2009-10-01 14:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SP
09STATE102350U.S. DISPUTE OF RUSSIAN START BILLS
[...] (U) This is an action cable (see paragraph 2). 2. (U) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has reviewed itemized cost lists and bills associated with implementation of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) (totaling 526,826.76 USD),and supporting [...]
2009-10-01 17:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START US RS
09STATE102580(S) MULTI FLATBED TRUCK CONVOY ENROUTE FROM IRAN
[...] (U) This is an action request to Embassy Ankara. Please deliver the points in paragraph 4 immediately. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S/NF) We have information that a multi flatbed truck convoy carrying industrial manufacturing components likely intended for the production of explosively [...]
2009-10-02 00:40:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNETTC MARR MCAP MOPS PARM PINR PREL PTER MASS TU
09STATE10260BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH CENTCOM AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Compliance Specialists from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met October 21-22 in Cairo with USG officials to discuss the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and related defense trade and compliance issues. Topics included third-party t [...]
2009-02-04 19:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG ETTC KOMC OTRA PARM PREL
09STATE102613TRAVEL WARNING - LEBANON
[...] The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon due to current safety and security concerns. Americans living and working in Lebanon should understand that they accept risks in remaining and should carefully consider those risks. This supersedes the Trav [...]
2009-10-02 08:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC LE
09STATE102717LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 922
[...] (SBU) As of October 2, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan National Police Sevilla Midence, Cruz Alonso; Comm; 02 May 1965 Navas Funes, Domingo de Jeses; Comm; 04 Aug 1958 2. (SBU) [...]
2009-10-02 13:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE102718LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 920
[...] (SBU) As of October 2, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Varela, Rafael Antonio; Sgt; 24 Oct 1972 Paniagua, Pablo Jose; Sgt; 25 July 1975 Rosales Caceres, Edwin Javier; Sgt; 07 A [...]
2009-10-02 13:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE102805HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for these individuals be filed with as m [...]
2009-10-02 15:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL POLM
09STATE102887COUNTERTERRORISM FINANCE: OPPORTUNITY FOR FINANCIAL
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 6-8. 2. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will hold a Counterterrorism Financial Regulatory training course at the FDIC Training Facilities in Arlington, Virginia. This training is funded by INL and S/CT, which co-chair the [...]
2009-10-02 17:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ECON EFIN KCRM KTFN PREL
09STATE102919IRANIAN SHIPPING IN A POST-UNSCR 1803 ENVIRONMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Iranian Shipping in a Post-UNSCR 1803 Environment" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point o [...]
2009-10-02 18:11:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR BR
09STATE102954(U) KUDOS FOR PORT AU PRINCE REPORTING
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATED REF REPORTS ON THE HAITIAN NATIONAL POLICE. WE FOUND THE EMBASSY'S INITIAL THOUGHTS IN REF A ON POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF THE NEW UNIT INSIGHTFUL. WE ALSO PARTICULARLY APPRECIATED THE UNIQUE DETAILS OF THE PASSAGE OF THE BILL. WE HAD SEEN THE APPRO [...]
2009-10-02 18:39:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR PGOV HA
09STATE102956(S/NF) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON IRANIAN INFLUENCE
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WELCOMED EMBASSY SANAA'S DETAILED REPORT ON IRANIAN INVOLVEMENT WITH THE HUTHI. WE WERE PARTICULARLY PLEASED WITH THE COMPREHENSIVENESS OF THE REPORTING, ASSESSMENTS OF IRANIAN STRATEGIC INTERESTS IN YEMEN, AND IMPACT OF FIGHTING ON BILATERAL RELATIONS BETWEEN YEM [...]
2009-10-02 18:42:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR ECON PGOV PREL IR YM
09STATE102971(S/NF) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON THE SOUTHERN
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE FOLLOWING THE SOUTHERN MOVEMENT IN YEMEN CLOSELY AND GREATLY APPRECIATE EMBASSY SANAA'S REPORTING ON THE SOUTHERN MOVEMENT, WHICH PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO DEVELOPMENTS ON THE GROUND IN YEMEN. WE ARE MOST CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROSPECTS OF THE SOUTHERN MOVE [...]
2009-10-02 18:56:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV PTER YM
09STATE102973FORMAL REQUEST FOR A BRIEFING FROM THE GOU ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Kyiv please see para 5. 2. (C) In April 2009, Ukraine circulated to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Partners notification of the GOU's intention to transfer MTCR Category I and Category II items to Saudi Arabia. The notification state [...]
2009-10-02 19:01:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC PARM PREL MTCRE MNUC UP SA
09STATE103113U/S BURNS' SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 CONVERSATION WITH
[...] (U) September 25, 2009; 4:00 p.m.; New York City, NY, USA. 2. (U) Participants: UNITED STATES U/S Willian J. Burns DAS Christopher J. McMullen Sara Mangiaracina (WHA Notetaker) PERU FM Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde Luis Valdivieso, Peruvian Ambassador to the United States Luis Chavez [...]
2009-10-02 20:43:00Secretary of StateSECRETBR CU HO NU OVIP PE PINS PM PREL SNAR VE OAS
09STATE103130SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR NUCLEAR
[...] (SBU) Summary. Ambassador Susan Burk, Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation, met with key interlocutors on preparations for the 2010 Review Conference (RevCon) of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in Japan from August 25-30 on the mar [...]
2009-10-02 21:37:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAORC CDG CH ENRG FR KNNP MNUC PARM PGOV PREL RS UK
09STATE103150DEMARCHE REQUEST ON UN ENGAGEMENT IN YEMEN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes intends to travel to Yemen on/about October 8 to observe UN agency responses to the Houthi conflict in the northern Sa'ada province of Yemen. The Department requests that USUN approach Mr. Holmes in advance of his visit to relay the i [...]
2009-10-02 21:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP MOPS PGOV PHUM YM
09STATE103351MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The Secretary of Defense authorized seven million dollars for relief operations in Indonesia. The USS McCampbell and the USNS Richard E. Byrd will join the USS Denver in logistics support operations. (MGEAP1/PACOM e-mail) 2. (SBU) President Yudhoyono's Chief of Staff expressed g [...]
2009-10-05 13:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE103356MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The Secretary of Defense authorized seven million dollars for relief operations in Indonesia. The USS McCampbell and the USNS Richard E. Byrd will join the USS Denver in logistics support operations. (MGEAP1/PACOM e-mail) 2. (SBU) President Yudhoyono's Chief of Staff expressed g [...]
2009-10-05 13:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE103561UNDER SECRETARY BURN'S SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
[...] (U) September 25, 2009; 18:00; New York, USA. 2. (U) Participants: U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs William Burns WHA Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon Bert Kraaimoore (Notetaker) EL SALVADOR Foreign Minister Hugo Martinez UN PermRep Carmen Maria Gallardo Chief of Cabin [...]
2009-10-05 18:48:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON EFIN SMIG SNAR ES HO
09STATE103658A/S CAMPBELL,S SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 CONVERSATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On September 29 EAP Assistant Secretary Kurt Campbell and Timorese Foreign Minister Zacarias da Costa met in New York to discuss ideas for increasing U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia. Da Costa welcomed a strong U.S. role in Southeast Asia, particularly in security and educati [...]
2009-10-05 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL TT
09STATE103660JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA COURSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-05 21:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE103697MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The United Nations is readying a Flash Appeal for donations, as soon as it completes a needs assessment. (MGEAP1/Embassy Jakarta telcon) 2. (SBU) A Humanitarian Assistance Rapid Response Team (HARRT) field hospital, sent by the U.S. Pacific Command, arrived at Padang's airport. [...]
2009-10-06 03:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE103698MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY: ALDAC/QUADRENNIAL
[...] (U) In July, I announced the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR). As I noted in my town hall meetings at the State Department and USAID, this review ? modeled in part on the Defense Department?s Quadrennial Defense Review ? is designed to be both visionary and operational. I [...]
2009-10-06 04:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT
09STATE103755MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): NORTH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "North Korea,s Missile Program" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (POC) for [...]
2009-10-06 13:14:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR BR
09STATE103767MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR) -- U.S.
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) BACKGROUND/ACTION REQUEST: Request Embassy Paris provide the four separate interagency-cleared proposals in paragraphs 3-6 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (POC) for distribution [...]
2009-10-06 13:27:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMTCRE ETTC KSCA PARM PREL FR
09STATE10394(S) INFORMING SUDAN OF U.S. CONCERNS REGARDING
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Khartoum, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background/Purpose/Objective: The United States has information that in 2008, Sudan was negotiating a weapons deal with the North Korean government that included purchasing North Korean medium-range ballisti [...]
2009-02-04 21:39:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL KN SU
09STATE103976(C) WHA ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON'S SEPTEMBER
[...] Classified by WHA Assistant Secretary Thomas A. Shannon. Reason: 1.4 (b, d) 2. (U) September 24, 2009; 10:00; New York, USA. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. WHA Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon Jenna Ben-Yehuda (Notetaker) SPAIN Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Juan [...]
2009-10-06 15:15:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PGOV ECON EFIN ES HO
09STATE104136LEAHY VETTING FOR LEED 33 COURSE IN BOTSWANA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds as of October 6, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below: Name: BALA ADALBERT Bonavanture Title: Superintendent of Police DOB: Auigust 14, 1970 POB: B [...]
2009-10-06 19:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM CM
09STATE104154LEAHY VETTING FOR CANDIDATES NOMINATED TO ATTEND
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds as of October 6, 2009, it posssesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Arthemon Nzitabakuze Rank: Lieutenant Colonel DOB: 1976 Name: Thacien Manirakiza Rank [...]
2009-10-06 19:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM BY
09STATE104226MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The DART has begun assessing needs in Pariaman and surrounding areas. The first of three U.S. Navy ships arrive October 8, with helicopters and other logistical support. (MGEAP1/Embassy Jakarta telcon) 2. (SBU) On October 5, a U.S. Air Force team reopened the Tabing Airfield to acco [...]
2009-10-07 00:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE104297MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The humanitarian situation in Padang is stabilizing and coordination among relief organizations, local authorities, and international donors has been effective. The United Nations set up groups coordinating education, food and nutrition, health, logistics, shelter, telecommunications, [...]
2009-10-07 11:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE10430ARCHIVAL IMMUNITY WAIVER IN RESPONSE TO TAJIK MVD
[...] (C) On January 4, 7, and 9, Post has received three official written requests for documentation and information from the Tajik Ministry of Interior related to a criminal investigation into a criminal case violating the Tajik law "swindling". (reftel) According to the documents received from [...]
2009-02-04 23:30:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALASEC CVIS KLIG KVIS TI
09STATE104467MALAYSIAN-BASED FRONT COMPANY FOR IRANIAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Seoul please see para 3. 2. (S) Background and objective: The United States has information that in June 2009, the Malaysia-based procurement entity Skylife Worldwide Sdn Bhd expressed interest in purchasing U.S.-origin measuring equipment from th [...]
2009-10-07 15:49:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC PARM PREL MTCRE MNUC KS MY IR
09STATE1045422009-H1N1: CONSULAR SERVICES FOR U.S. CITIZENS
[...] SUMMARY: In June 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that a global pandemic was underway due to 2009-H1N1 influenza, also known as novel H1N1. Unlike avian influenza (H5N1),the disease caused by this strain of the influenza virus is far less severe, with a mortality rate simi [...]
2009-10-07 17:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMED AMGT CASC CMGT TBIO KFLU
09STATE104549MGEAP1: EAP NATURAL DISASTER MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) The humanitarian situation in Padang is stabilizing and coordination among relief organizations, local authorities, and international donors has been effective. The United Nations set up groups coordinating education, food and nutrition, health, logistics, shelter, telecommunications, [...]
2009-10-07 17:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
09STATE104643FOREIGN SERVICE NATIONAL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND:
[...] This cable provides guidance to all Americans and Locally Employed (LE) Staff for making donations to the Foreign Service National (FSN) Emergency Relief Fund (see paras 4-7). As a result of heavy flooding in Manila, Ouagadougou and Dakar, our LE colleagues in those regions are in urgent nee [...]
2009-10-07 19:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT KSEP AFIN APER
09STATE104723BRAZIL'S UNGA PRIORITIES: A/S BRIMMER'S SEPTEMBER
[...] SUMMARY. IO Assistant Secretary Esther Brimmer met with Brazilian Director-General for International Organizations Carlos Duarte on September 24 to discuss a wide range of multilateral issues, including peacekeeping, human rights, the Alliance of Civilizations, Brazil's non-permanent seat on t [...]
2009-10-07 21:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE105334DIPLOMATIC NOTE RESPONSE ON PALOMARES
[...] The Department requests that Post deliver the following diplomatic note to the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. Text of Diplomatic Note: (Insert complimentary opening) The Department of State has the honor to acknowledge receipt of the Embassy of Spain's Note Verbale No. 27 date [...]
2009-10-08 21:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKGCN KPAO PARM PGOV PREL SENV SP
09STATE105342AGREEMENT WITH PANAMA ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2, 5, AND 6. 2. DOD HAS ASKED THE DEPARTMENT TO SECURE STATUS PROTECTIONS FOR U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO WILL BE PRESENT IN PANAMA, FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, IN CONJUNCTION WITH COUNTERNARCOTICS RELATED TRAINING EXERCISES (MILIT [...]
2009-10-08 21:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL US
09STATE105354CCIT TOPS INDIA'S UNGA PRIORITY LIST: A/S
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. SUMMARY. A/S Brimmer met with Indian Joint Secretary for UN Political Affairs Asith Kumar Bhattacharjee on September 23 on the margins of the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA). The discussion focused on India's UN priorities for the coming yea [...]
2009-10-09 00:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL
09STATE105413IRAQ: ADDRESSING AMERICAN VICTIMS' CLAIMS
[...] (U) This is an action cable. Please see paragraph eight. 2. (C) Summary: On July 16 -17, 2009 PM Maliki,s top legal and political advisers and representatives from State Justice, DOD and Treasury reached preliminary agreement on a draft state-to-state claims settlement text for resolvin [...]
2009-10-09 12:12:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEFIN PREL PHUM KJUS PGOV PINS IZ
09STATE105467UNIFIL: BUCKING UP THE ITALIANS
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs three through six. Summary ------- 2. (C/NF) Summary. We want to prevent a significant drawdown of Italy's contribution to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL),a linchpin of the post-2006 ceasefire between Israel and Hizballah. Due t [...]
2009-10-09 13:40:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV MARR MOPS KPKO IT LE IS
09STATE105599GUIDELINES ON CONTACTS WITH TAIWAN
[...] SUMMARY: EXECUTIVE BRANCH CONTACTS WITH TAIWAN REPRESENTATIVES ABROAD SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES LAID OUT IN PARA 3 BELOW. THE GUIDELINES APPLY TO ALL OCCASIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND ESPECIALLY IN THE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE OCTOBER 10 ("DOUBLE TEN") ANNIVERSARY OF T [...]
2009-10-09 16:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT PREL TW
09STATE105628NAMIBIA: RESPONSE TO ROSSING REQUEST FOR
[...] (U) Action request, please see paragraph 4. 2. (C) Background: In response to the latest theft of uranium oxide from Rio Tinto's Rossing Uranium facility, Managing Director Mike Leech reached out to Ambassador Mathieu to request USG assistance for technical assistance on its security progr [...]
2009-10-09 17:34:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM ENRG EMIN ETTC PREL IR WA
09STATE10565LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 113
[...] (SBU) As of February 5, 2009 the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals or units listed. Unit: -- Lozano Vilchez, Jose Fernando; DOB: 18 May 1963 2. (SBU) Post is therefore authorized to provide the following sta [...]
2009-02-05 15:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE105698LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 201)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the EXBS-organized, DHS/ICE-delivered Regional Advanced Undercover Investigations and Controlled Deliveries Training, October 12-15, 2009, in Bar, Montenegro 2. (U) [...]
2009-10-09 18:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE105725LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 192)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend FBI sponsored Task Force Study Group trip to Budapest, Hungary from October 5-9, 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and [...]
2009-10-09 19:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE105775Allowance and Post Differential
[...] Effective October 11, 2009, unless otherwise noted, allowances and/or post differential rates are revised as shown. These changes are issued under TL:SR-718. 2. Please inform local offices of all U.S. government agencies at the posts listed in this cable. 3. Important: Read this entire [...]
2009-10-09 20:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDALOW AMGT APER AFIN
09STATE106226EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 382 AND 99204 THRU
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-10-13 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE106267HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-13 19:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE106268HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-13 19:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE10631TRAVEL WARNING - THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo- Kinshasa). This notice replaces the Travel Warning dated October 30, 2008 to reflect changes in the security situation in North Kivu province and the surrounding area, as well [...]
2009-02-05 17:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CG
09STATE106356HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as muc [...]
2009-10-13 21:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL POLM
09STATE106358HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as muc [...]
2009-10-13 21:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL POLM
09STATE106740IRANIAN-CONTROLLED, MALAYSIAN-BASED PROCUREMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background/Objective: The United States has information indicating that in mid-August 2009, Malaysia's Electronics Component Limited (ECL) ordered $270,000 worth of AC/DC converter modules from the German firm S [...]
2009-10-14 19:15:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA GM IR MY
09STATE106749(C) KUDOS AND FOLLOW-UP FOR REPORTING ON GABON'S
[...] (C/NF) US EMBASSY LIBREVILLE HAS PROVIDED EXCELLENT REPORTING (SEE REFTELS) ON GABON'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PROCESS, CANDIDATES, AND OUTCOME THAT HAS BEEN INVALUABLE TO WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WHO TRACKED THE ELECTION AND COMPLETED VARIOUS WRITTEN PRODUCTS AND BRIEFINGS, INCLUDING A LEADERSHI [...]
2009-10-14 19:30:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR GB
09STATE106750(C/NF) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON SPANISH ECONOMY
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS APPRECIATED REFTELS REGARDING THE RECESSION IN SPAIN AND THE PLAYERS AND FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE SPANISH ECONOMIC POLICY. WE ESPECIALLY WELCOMED YOUR INSIGHTS INTO HOW THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN IS AFFECTING ZAPATERO AND HIS CABINET AND INTO FACTORS SHAPING SPANISH DOMESTIC ECO [...]
2009-10-14 19:32:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR ECON EFIN SP
09STATE106834CHANGING THE GLOBAL NUCLEAR ENERGY PARTNERSHIP
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 4 and 5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) In his April 5 Prague speech, President Obama called for a new framework for civil nuclear cooperation, including an international fuel bank, so that countries can access peaceful nuclear power with [...]
2009-10-14 23:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG KNNP IAEA AR BR EG MX NL VM SZ KU GG AG EZ
09STATE1069JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COESPU COURSES
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of in [...]
2009-01-06 20:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO KCRM MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE10706HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much t [...]
2009-02-05 19:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE10712HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for these individuals be filed with as m [...]
2009-02-05 19:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE107312TRANSFER OF RUSSIAN SA-10 TO ARMENIA
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 5. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (S//NF) The U.S. has information indicating that Armenia is in the process of acquiring a total of 144 S-300/SA-10 missiles from Russia. While we have no indication that the intended end-use is other th [...]
2009-10-15 23:16:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNETRD ETTC MARR MCAP PARM PREL
09STATE107314TRAVEL ALERT - TANZANIA
[...] The U.S. Department of State alerts American citizens to the possibility of election-related unrest as Zanzibar registers voters for the upcoming general elections expected October 2010. American citizens who choose to travel to Zanzibar during this period are advised to maintain a high level [...]
2009-10-15 23:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC KPAO PREL TZ
09STATE107705(S) NEXT STEPS ON TURKEY'S SEIZURE OF IRANIAN
[...] (U) This is an action request to Embassy Ankara. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S/NF) On October 4, in response to U.S.-provided information, Turkey halted a convoy of three flatbed trucks enroute from Iran to a Lebanon-based company via Syria. The trucks were su [...]
2009-10-16 22:20:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNETTC MARR MCAP MOPS PARM PINR PREL PTER MASS TU
09STATE107790TRAVEL WARNING: GUINEA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Guinea as the political situation there remains highly volatile, and urges all Americans still in Guinea to depart the country. Although Guinea has been relatively calm since October 5, 2009, the potential for violence remains hig [...]
2009-10-17 18:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC GV
09STATE107798MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The October 17 communique called for no current transitional authority or National Council for Democracy members to run in the 2010 presidential elections, Embassy Abuja reports. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) also requested the UNSC and the African Union (AU) c [...]
2009-10-17 21:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE107849MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The junta leader released a note through the Guinean Foreign Ministry to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU). In the message, Dadis refused to renounce in writing that he would run for president in 2010. Dadis noted he will discuss the issu [...]
2009-10-18 20:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE10801SHORTAGE OF HOTEL ROOMS IN PORT-AU-PRINCE,
[...] EMBASSY PORT-AU-PRINCE ADVISES OFFICIAL TRAVELERS THAT THERE WILL BE AN ACUTE SHORTAGE OF HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS IN HAITI, FROM FEBRUARY 20 THROUGH FEBRUARY 25 DUE TO CARNIVAL (MARDI GRAS) CELEBRATIONS IN PORT-AU-PRINCE AND OTHER MAJOR HAITIAN CITIES. HOTELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FULLY BOOKED WI [...]
2009-02-05 21:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC OTRA HA
09STATE108057BUILDING SUPPORT FOR POTENTIAL USG SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: This is an action request; see paragraph 7. The Department requests posts to inform Economic Community of Central African States (French acronym: CEEAC) governments of the Presidential Determination and to ask your host government to assist CEEAC to respond promptly to our fort [...]
2009-10-19 17:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID GB PREL KPAO
09STATE108101LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1011
[...] (SBU) As of October 19, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan National Police Guido Espinoza, Jose Esteban; Comm; 02 Sept 1962 Garcia Duarte, Miguel Angel; Comm; 14 Jul 1959 2. (SBU) Po [...]
2009-10-19 18:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE108120LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE 690
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend Ccmmodity Identification Training in Athens, Greece from 10/13/2009 to 10/14/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and pos [...]
2009-10-19 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL AL
09STATE108151UK DECISION TO BAN THE PROVISION OF INSURANCE TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (SBU) On October 12, the United Kingdom banned British companies from trading with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and Iranian Bank Mellat. This ban w [...]
2009-10-19 19:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KNNP XF ZP ZR IR UK XG XT
09STATE108152LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE TIRANA 694
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend to attend Combating Illicit Trafficking In Nuclear and Radioactive Materials in Tirana, Albania from 11/2/2009 to 11/5/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vett [...]
2009-10-19 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL AL
09STATE108154MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Although junta leader Dadis refused to put his pledge in writing, UN Assistant Secretary General Menkerios speculated the Guinean government will cooperate with the proposed UN commission of inquiry if international pressure continues. Menkerios will travel next to meet with President [...]
2009-10-19 19:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE108199LEAHY VETTING FOR LEBANESE TRAINING CANDIDATES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-19 21:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS PHUM LE
09STATE10820JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR U.S. COAST
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-02-05 22:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO EWWT PREL ASEC
09STATE10843EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM 2009
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE WITH A DEADLINE OF MARCH 6, 2009. SEE PARAGRAPHS 16-19 FOR INSTRUCTIONS. AGENCY DESCRIPTIONS ARE AT PARAGRAPHS 20-30. SUMMARY: -------- 2. (U) OVERVIEW: THE EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM (ESFP) OFFERS POSTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST AND HOST A SCIENTIST [...]
2009-02-05 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV TSPL TBIO EAGR ENRG ECON AMGT APER
09STATE10849THANK YOU FROM SPECIAL ENVOY MITCHELL
[...] (U) The following is a note from Special Envoy George Mitchell. Please distribute to Embassy staff as appropriate. (Begin Text) Dear Ambassador Fraker, I want to thank you and your staff for the exceptional work in support of my recent visit to Riyadh. Acting on short notice and with [...]
2009-02-05 23:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP AMGT
09STATE10850THANK YOU FROM SPECIAL ENVOY MITCHELL
[...] (U) The following is a note from Special Envoy George Mitchell. Please distribute to Embassy staff as appropriate. (Begin Text) Dear Ambassador Scobey, I want to thank you and your staff for the exceptional work in support of my recent visit to Cairo. Acting on short notice and with s [...]
2009-02-05 23:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OVIP
09STATE10852THANK YOU FROM SPECIAL ENVOY MITCHELL
[...] (U) The following is a note from Special Envoy George Mitchell. Please distribute to Embassy staff as appropriate. (Begin Text) Dear Ambassador Cunningham, I want to thank you and your staff for the exceptional work in support of my recent visit to Israel. Acting on short notice and w [...]
2009-02-05 23:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OVIP APER
09STATE108543MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The Peace Corps announced it is suspending the program in Guinea, although the acting Peace Corps Country Director may seek a further extension to complete close-out tasks. (MGGV01/Embassy Conakry telcon) 2. (SBU) Conakry traffic and commercial activity has returned to normal; tra [...]
2009-10-20 20:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE108736EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99209 THRU 99249 -
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-21 13:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE108901MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR):
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (U) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Brokering Controls in the United States" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact (PO [...]
2009-10-21 18:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR BR
09STATE108975MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Traffic and commercial activity remain at normal levels. The majority of schools are open, although the French and American schools remain closed. The Embassy has a two-and-a-half week supply of fuel and has topped off residential tanks. (MGGV01/Embassy Conakry telcon and e-mail) [...]
2009-10-21 19:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE109017DEMARCHE REQUEST: DFI/IAMB ARRANGEMENTS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 4 and 5. ---------- Background ---------- 2. (U) In Article 26 of the U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement, the United States pledged to support Iraq,s efforts to extend, temporarily, UN-mandated arrangements for the Development Fund for Iraq ( [...]
2009-10-21 20:57:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL UNSC IZ
09STATE109032SRI LANKA: DELIVERING THE "WAR CRIMES" REPORT
[...] (U) This is an action request; see paragraph 5. 2. (U) Background: The Department of State will deliver to Congress on the afternoon of October 21 a report prepared pursuant to the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (P.L. 111-32),which direc [...]
2009-10-22 01:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER PHUM KAWC CE
09STATE109111HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-22 12:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE109112HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-22 12:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE109294LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1024
[...] (SBU) As of October 22, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan National Police Ruiz, Gilberto Jose; Sub-Comm.; 26 Mar 1956 Rodriguez Palma, Jose Santos; Lt; 02 Apr 1963 Salgado, Zacarias I [...]
2009-10-22 17:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE109388U.S.- EU TROIKA DISCUSS DEVELOPMENTS IN ASIA
[...] (U) Summary: EAP Assistant Secretary Kurt Campbell chaired the East Asia and Pacific session of the U.S.- EU Consultations on Asia (COASI) Troika in Washington, DC on September 11, 2009. Topics discussed included the U.S. overall approach to Asia, followed by North Korea, Burma, China, and [...]
2009-10-22 19:18:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM PINS PREL
09STATE10941PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO FRENCH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) In late December 2008, we informed French officials that as of mid-November 2008, a procurement official affiliated with Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program was seeking German-origin engines via the French intermedia [...]
2009-02-06 13:51:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA IR FR
09STATE109456MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The Guinean Bauxite Company, a joint venture mining operation with 41 percent ALCOA ownership, is evacuating all foreign personnel over the coming days. (Embassy Conakry e-mail) EU PREPARES SANCTIONS, ARMS EMBARGO FOR GUINEA --------------------------------------------- - 2. (SBU) [...]
2009-10-22 20:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GV
09STATE109494UN 1267 (AL-QAIDA/TALIBAN) SANCTIONS: RESULTS OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. All action addressees, please see paragraphs 5-7. Paragraphs 8-17 contain instructions or further background information for specific posts. ---------------------- SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES ---------------------- 2. (SBU) The United States Government is in th [...]
2009-10-22 22:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC
09STATE109559NEXT ROUND OF U.S.-RUSSIA JOINT THREAT ASSESSMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Mission Geneva, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) BACKGROUND: As noted in reftel, on July 29, 2009, Acting Assistant Secretary Vann H. Van Diepen led an interagency delegation to Moscow for the first round of Joint Threat Assessment (JTA) meetings with Russian [...]
2009-10-23 11:00:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC IR KN MTCRE PARM RS TSPA
09STATE109735LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1170)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the ICITAP Organized Crime Certification Course scheduled for October 26-30, 2009 in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia: 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individu [...]
2009-10-23 15:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL KCRM SR
09STATE109948EUR: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-23 20:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AJ MD UA RS MW LG
09STATE109989ENFORCING THE WEAPONS-FREE ZONE IN SOUTH LEBANON
[...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs three and four. Summary ------- 2. (C) Incidents like the July 14 explosion of a Hizballah weapons depot in Khirbat Selim, September 11 rocket attacks on northern Israel, and the events of October 12 in Tayr Falsayh further undermi [...]
2009-10-23 22:16:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS KPKO UNSC LE IS
09STATE110131HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110132HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110133HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110134HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110135HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-26 13:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE110332LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 436)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates selected for the Principles of Defense Procurement and Contracting Course from 31 October to 13 November 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in refte [...]
2009-10-26 19:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PINS KV
09STATE110420JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COESPU COURSES,
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110421JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ROYAL JORDANIAN
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110424JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR HOMELAND
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110425JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR STRATEGIC TRADE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-26 22:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE110433WHA: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-26 22:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AR BH DR GT GY NU XL
09STATE11049THANK YOU FROM SPECIAL ENVOY MITCHELL
[...] (U) The following is a note from Special Envoy George Mitchell. Please distribute to Embassy staff as appropriate. (Begin Text) Dear Ambassador Beecroft, I want to thank you and your staff for the exceptional work in support of my recent visit to Amman. Acting on short notice and with [...]
2009-02-06 16:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP AMGT JO
09STATE110904WORLDWIDE PROCESSING PRIORITY SYSTEM FOR FY 2010
[...] REFTEL PROVIDED THE TEXT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL DETERMINATION (PD) (2009-32) AUTHORIZING THE FY 2010 U.S. REFUGEE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM (USRAP). THE PD AUTHORIZED THE ADMISSIONS OF UP TO 80,000 REFUGEES, OF WHICH 75,000 ARE ALLOCATED AMONG REGIONS AS FOLLOWS: AFRICA: 15,500 EAST ASIA: 17,000 EUROP [...]
2009-10-27 20:02:00Department of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS PREF
09STATE110915NUCLEAR SMUGGLING OUTREACH INITIATIVE: SIGNING OF
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Helsinki. See para 4. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs have reached agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which the Finns will contribute 250,000 euros to the Second L [...]
2009-10-27 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PARM OTRA KNNP TRGY FI KTIA
09STATE111111HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111112HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111113HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111115HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111116HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111118HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111120HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE111122HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-10-28 13:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE11119OAS PERMANENT COUNCIL MEMBERS DECRY VENEZUELA
[...] (U) Summary: During the Organization of American States' (OAS) regular Permanent Council meeting on February 4, seven countries spoke out about the January 30-31 synagogue attack in Caracas (see reftel). Five countries, including the United States, decried anti-Semitism in the hemisphere, d [...]
2009-02-06 18:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KIRF PGOV PREL ASEC VE IS OAS
09STATE111229U.S. START TREATY ITEMIZED COST LISTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Astana (DTRO-A),Embassy Kyiv (DTRO-K),and Embassy Moscow (DTRO-M/ACI). Please see paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) In accordance with Annex 14 to the START Treaty Inspection Protocol, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has prepared and forwarded t [...]
2009-10-28 14:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START US RS UP BO KZ
09STATE111250LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 464)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Engineer Basic Officer Course. The training will be held in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, USA, from 02 November 2009 through 26 March 2010. 2. (U) The Department [...]
2009-10-28 15:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PINS PREL KV
09STATE11146NUCLEAR COOPERATION WITH NON-NPT STATES
[...] (U) Embassy Abu Dhabi is requested to deliver points in para 4 to appropriate host country government officials. End action request. ---------------------- SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND ---------------------- 2. (S) As reported by Post via email, on December 18, 2008 the Pakistani Embassy in [...]
2009-02-06 19:10:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL KNNP MNUC XB ZP ZO AE PK
09STATE111693MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): U.S.
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) Action request: The non-paper in paragraph 3 below provides a brief summary of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)-related contacts between the U.S. and non-MTCR countries since the November 2008 Canberra MTCR Plenary. [...]
2009-10-29 15:42:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALBR ETTC FR KSCA MTCRE PARM PREL TSPA
09STATE111706APPROVAL FOR RULE OF LAW STABILIZATION PROGRAM
[...] (U) Washington has reviewed the US Government Rule of Law Strategy for Afghanistan and the revised Rule of Law Stabilization (RLS) Program, and agrees with Ambassador Eikenberry's message (REFTEL) highlighting the need to move forward with a program that begins to address one of Afghanistan's [...]
2009-10-29 16:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID KJUS PGOV PHUM AF
09STATE111773COORDINATING WITH BIH ON BOSNIAN PROPOSAL FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Sarajevo please see para 7; Embassy The Hague, USOSCE, USNATO, USEU Missions, see para 8. 2. (SBU) Summary: On October 2, 2009 the Bosnian Embassy in Washington, D.C. transmitted a note dated August 6, 2009 to the Secretary with a request by the [...]
2009-10-29 18:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KNNP PARM OSCE ZL BK
09STATE111944DEMARCHE REQUEST: USG SUPPORT FOR AN INDONESIAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: As part of our broader efforts in support of normalization of relations between Israel, and Arab and Muslim-majority countries, the Department requests that Embassy Jakarta engage the Government of In [...]
2009-10-29 21:48:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL IN IS
09STATE111949TRAVEL ALERT - INDIA
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to continuing security concerns in India. The U.S. Government continues to receive information that terrorist groups may be planning attacks in India. Terrorists and their sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and capability to attack ta [...]
2009-10-29 21:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC IN
09STATE111950YOUR ROLE IN THE QUADRENNIAL DIPLOMACY AND
[...] (U) This is an action item. Please see paragraph seven. 2. (U) The Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) is actively underway. The five senior level working groups identified by the Secretary and reported in reftel are engaged in analyzing the challenges and opportunities [...]
2009-10-29 22:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT
09STATE111954JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ADVANCED
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-10-29 22:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE111958EAP: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-29 22:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG RP CB CH FM
09STATE11221JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR U.S. COAST
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting requests, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of [...]
2009-02-06 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EWWT PREL JO
09STATE112291MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR):
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Department requests Embassy Paris provide the interagency cleared paper "Emerging Technologies for MTCR Consideration" in paragraph 3 below to the French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contac [...]
2009-10-30 17:37:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE ETTC KSCA MNUC PARM TSPA FR
09STATE112410LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 687
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend CSAR/SERE training, 2-13 Nov 2009, Bucharest, Romania 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogato [...]
2009-10-30 19:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR MASS PINR RO
09STATE112413LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 690)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend CSAR/SERE training, 2-13 Nov 2009, Bucharest, Romania 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogator [...]
2009-10-30 19:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE112432AF: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] (U) This is an action cable; action request in paras 5 and 6. 2.(SBU) The Trafficking Victims Protection Act, as amended in 2003, requires the Secretary of State to submit a "Special Watch List" of countries on the TIP Report that either 1) had moved up a tier on the TIP Report over the las [...]
2009-10-30 20:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AO BY CM CT CG CF IV
09STATE112461COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO
[...] Summary. All USG travelers to Afghanistan who will serve under Chief of Mission authority must have approved Electronic Country Clearance (eCC) before their arrival at post. The eCC Request must be made at least ten days before arrival, and must confirm that required training has been compl [...]
2009-10-30 21:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMGMT ASEC AFIN APER
09STATE11248SCHEDULED VISIT BY A MISSILE-RELATED DELEGATION
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Sanaa, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background, Purpose, and Objective: In April 2008, the United States shared information with the ROYG that in early March 2008, a Yemeni delegation was planning to travel to North Korea to meet with representat [...]
2009-02-06 21:14:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL KN YM
09STATE112489NEA: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-30 22:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AG BH EG AE LY MU LE
09STATE112533SFO-VI GUIDANCE-003/JCIC-DIP-09-012: JCIC
[...] (U) This is an action request. Astana, Kyiv and Moscow, see paragraph 3 below. Geneva, see paragraph 5 below. 2. (S) BACKGROUND: Washington believes it would be useful for the START Parties to exchange and release the final data for each category of data contained in the START Memoran [...]
2009-10-31 21:43:00Secretary of StateSECRETKACT PARM START RS US KZ UP BO
09STATE112644BELARUS: DEMARCHE TO EU MEMBERS ON SANCTIONS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3 and 4. 2. (C) Background: The EU's suspension of travel sanctions on Belarusian officials will expire December 15. EU members will hold a meeting on the sidelines of the European Commission's November 16-17 General Affairs and External Relatio [...]
2009-11-02 13:25:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALBO PREL EUN PHUM
09STATE11280JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA ACTUVUE
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-02-06 22:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO KCRM MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE112853DIALOGUE ON ECONOMIC COOPERATION (DEC): ENERGY
[...] (SBU) This cable reports on the October 19, 2009, DEC Energy Sessions. The discussions on Public Financial Management, Financial Services, Investment and Trade, and Industry and Private Sector Development will be reported separately. Interlocutors are recorded in paragraph 16. 2. (SBU) S [...]
2009-11-02 18:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ EPET ENRG EINV ECON
09STATE11293POSSIBLE FTO DESIGNATION FOR ASA'IB ALG AL HAQ
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 8 and 9. SUMMARY 2. (S/NF) The Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT) is examining the possibility of recommending that the Secretary designate two Iraq-based organizations, Asa'ib Ahl Al-Haq (AAH) and Kata'ib Hizballah (KH),as [...]
2009-02-06 22:35:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPTER ASEC PGOV PREL KCRM KJUS
09STATE112990AGREEMENT WITH PANAMA ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2,5 and 6. 2. DOD HAS ASKED THE DEPARTMENT TO SECURE STATUS PROTECTIONS FOR U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO WILL BE PRESENT IN PANAMA, FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, TO JUNE 30, 2010, IN CONJUNCTION WITH U.S. NAVY MOBILE SECURITY DETACHMENT OPERATIONS FOR HVUT [...]
2009-11-02 22:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL US
09STATE113007REQUEST GOVERNMENT OF BULGARIA TO STOP LME
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 3. 2. (S/NF) Background. On October 16, 2009, we alerted the Government of Bulgaria (GOB) that as of early August 2009, the Turkish firm TSS Silah Ve Savunma Sanayi Dis Ticaret Ltd. was preparing for the possible transfer of Bulgarian-origin AHM- [...]
2009-11-02 23:02:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNBU ETTC MCAP MOPS PARM PINR PREL PTER SY MASS
09STATE113108HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-03 13:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE113241KUDOS TO EMBASSY ISLAMABAD FOR ENERGY DIALOGUE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-03 14:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPK
09STATE113298EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-03 16:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE113299LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA 7579 - UNDERWATER
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of October 30, 2009 it possesses no credible information or gross violations of human rights by the security officers below: Name: Daniel Jacbos Norte Rank: Police Officer Date of birth: 02/14/1968 Place of birth: Mareesbur [...]
2009-11-03 16:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PHUM SNAR SA
09STATE113314HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-03 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE113315HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-03 16:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE113362DIALOGUE ON ECONOMIC COOPERATION: SESSIONS ON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The afternoon sessions of the October 19 Dialogue on Economic Cooperation (DEC) focused on trade, investment, industry, and private sector development. Throughout these sessions, USG and Government of Iraq (GOI) interlocutors acknowledged that Iraq's investment climate was "imp [...]
2009-11-03 17:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ECON EINV ETRD IZ
09STATE113470SOMALIA: AF A/S CARSON,S MEETING WITH ASHA HAGI
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. AF Assistant Secretary (A/S) Johnnie Carson met with the Chairperson of Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC) Asha Hagi on Thursday, October 15, to discuss Hagi,s peacebuilding and humanitarian efforts in Somalia. Hagi voiced her support for countering al-Shabaab,s influence, e [...]
2009-11-03 19:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL KPO SO
09STATE113517EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99295 THRU 99298
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-03 20:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG MASS PHUM PM PREL SNAR
09STATE113696IRAN'S SOLID-FUELED BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM SEEKING GERMAN EQUIPMENT VIA CHINESE ENTITIES (S)
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 13:33:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA IR CH GM
09STATE1137RESETTLEMENT OF ERITREAN REFUGEES IN EGYPT
[...] In response to reftel, Department confirms it has informed UNHCR on several occasions that the U.S. stands ready to consider for resettlement all referrals of any nationality, including Eritrean, from Egypt. 2. Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration/ Office of Refugee Admissions (PRM [...]
2009-01-06 21:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREF PREL EG ER IS
09STATE113752(S) FOLLOWING-UP WITH TURKEY ON AK MAKINA'S
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Ankara, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background/Purpose/Objective: On several occasions in 2009, we have alerted Turkish authorities to sales of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools by the Turkish firm Ak Makina to entities affilia [...]
2009-11-04 14:30:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR TU
09STATE113757(S) ALERTING GERMANY TO IRANIAN PROCUREMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background/Purpose/Objective: We want to alert German officials to an apparent effort by the Turkish firm Ak Makina to circumvent German export control laws. Ak Makina has previously worked to procure machine [...]
2009-11-04 14:41:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR TU GM
09STATE113758LETTERS FROM THE PRESIDENT'S SCIENCE ADVISOR TO
[...] (U) This is an action request for Posts Canberra, Paris, Berlin, and Pretoria. See paragraph 4. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) The United States imports all of its Mo-99 (a key medical isotope) from foreign suppliers, but there is currently a worldwide shortage due to various nuclear [...]
2009-11-04 14:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTRGY TBIO AS FR GM SF
09STATE113762(S) ALERTING CZECH REPUBLIC TO IRANIAN PROCUREMENT OF MACHINE TOOLS VIA TURKISH INTERMEDIARY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 14:51:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR TU CZ
09STATE113851LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1078
[...] (SBU) As of November 4, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Gutierrez Vargas, Cecil Armando; Cpt; 17 Dec 1974 2. (SBU) Post is therefore authorized to provide the following state [...]
2009-11-04 17:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE113897EGYPT LEAHY VETTING REPSONSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-04 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE113982LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 707)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend CSAR/SERE training, 2-13 Nov 2009, Bucharest, Romania 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogator [...]
2009-11-04 20:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PINR RO
09STATE114005OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE CROATIAN
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 5, 2009 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States welcomes Minister Jandrokovic to the Permanent Council and thanks him for his insightful and informative remarks. [...]
2009-11-04 22:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CR
09STATE114011OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE CROATIAN
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 5, 2009 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States welcomes Minister Jandrokovic to the Permanent Council and thanks him for his insightful and informative remarks. [...]
2009-11-04 22:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PGOV PREL CR
09STATE114151EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of inform [...]
2009-11-05 14:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE114174LETTER FROM A/S BLAKE TO KYRGYZ FM PROTESTING
[...] (SBU) Assistant Secretary Blake requests that Post deliver the following letter to Foreign Minister Sarbayev at the earliest opportunity: Dear Minister Sarbayev, I am writing to express my deep concern over the continued detention of two U.S. Embassy employees, Emil Chodronov and Zamir [...]
2009-11-05 15:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKLIG PREL PINR ASEC PGOV KG
09STATE114330SCA: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-05 19:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AJ BG CE IN PK TI UZ
09STATE114489AFGHANISTAN: TALKING POINTS FOR SYG BAN'S
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-06 00:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC AF
09STATE114494TRAVEL ALERT - THE HAJJ
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information on the 2009-H1N1 influenza (also referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu) pandemic and preparations for the Hajj. Although most people who have become ill with 2009-H1N1 influenza have recovered without requiring medical tr [...]
2009-11-06 00:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC AMED AMGT TBIO KFLU SARB
09STATE114601GICNT AND THE G-8 GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP: DIFFERENT
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Berlin. 2. (SBU) State thanks post for delivering reftel B points to German MFA desk officer Dr. Bernd Rinnert. In response to his inquiries (reftel A),State requests that Post offer the following explanation about how the Global Initiative to Comb [...]
2009-11-06 13:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYGI GM PARM PREL PTER KGIC
09STATE114630EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99267 THRU 99294
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-06 14:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG MASS PHUM PM PREL SNAR
09STATE114736HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE FOR NEW CONGOLESE REFUGEES
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paras 4 and 5. 2. (SBU) Department greatly appreciates Embassy Bangui,s forward thinking and analysis with regard to arrival of the newest Congolese refugees in southeastern CAR (Refs). It has been helpful to get an initial impression of the number of b [...]
2009-11-06 15:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCD CG CT PHUM PREF PREL SU
09STATE1148UPCOMING REGIONAL SECURITY INITIATIVE CONFERENCES: REQUEST
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST - see para 6. 2. BACKGROUND: Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) meetings will take place in the near future for the Iraq and Neighbors and Eastern Mediterranean RSIs. RSIs bring together key Washington decision-makers, ambassadors in the field, and representatives [...]
2009-01-06 21:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC IZ ZM XF
09STATE114837LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1126)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the ICITAP Interview and Interrogation Training Workshop scheduled for November 9-12, 2009 in Avala, Serbia: 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the indivi [...]
2009-11-06 16:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM PREL SR
09STATE114872LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 736)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend USG-sponsored training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 11/4/2009 [...]
2009-11-06 17:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS PHUM PINR RO
09STATE114880LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1234)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the OPDAT International Narcotic Trafficking Course scheduled for November 13-14, 2009 in Belgrade, Serbia. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individ [...]
2009-11-06 17:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM PREL SR
09STATE114922SRI LANKA: UN UNDERSECRETARY GENERAL HOLMES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: United Nations (UN) Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs told Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert Blake November 5 that he was encouraged by the recent progress on the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sri Lanka. Holmes plans [...]
2009-11-06 18:13:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALCE KAWC PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG UN
09STATE114986MERIDA INITIATIVE - CENTRAL AMERICA - ARRIVAL OF
[...] This cable announces the arrival of the Merida Initiative - Central America funded Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Regional Firearms Advisor (RFA),Supervisory Special Agent Mark Jones, in San Salvador, El Salvador. 2. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the Merida In [...]
2009-11-06 19:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPINS PBTS KCRM KHLS BH CS ES GT HO NU PM
09STATE115039LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 1849)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the drive equipment mark21 training in sevastopol, ukraine on 11/09/2009 - 11/16/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and [...]
2009-11-06 19:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE115062LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 1883)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend english language training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas and Manpower Systems Analysis course in Monterey, Califoria on 11/11/09 - 03/23/12. 2. (U) The Department [...]
2009-11-06 20:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE115148Allowance and Post Differential
[...] Effective November 8, 2009, unless otherwise noted, allowances and/or post differential rates are revised as shown. These changes are issued under TL:SR-720. 2. Please inform local offices of all U.S. government agencies at the posts listed in this cable. 3. Important: Read this entire [...]
2009-11-06 21:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDALOW AMGT APER AFIN
09STATE115166MALAYSIA-BASED PROCUREMENT ENTITY CONTINUES TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) In July 2009, we shared with German officials information indicating that the Malaysian-based, Iranian- controlled entity, Skylife Worldwide Sdn Bhd, was working to acquire a model R5-4 rotary swaging machine fro [...]
2009-11-06 21:36:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA GE IR MY
09STATE115180BLUE LANTERN OUTREACH TO OMAN: DISCUSSIONS WITH
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Compliance Specialist Kyle Ballard from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met October 20-22 in Muscat with USG officials, Government of Oman officials, and members of the Omani business community to discuss the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring [...]
2009-11-06 21:57:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC KOMC MU
09STATE115194SWISS FIRM PREVIOUSLY CONDUCTING BUSINESS WITH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: On several occasions in 2008 and 2009, we discussed with Swiss officials efforts directed by the Iranian procurement entity FEDCO to procure crystal oscillators from the Swiss firm Quartzcom (Refs). [...]
2009-11-06 22:07:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA SZ SY
09STATE115253ROK PLANS FOR A PRT IN AFGHANISTAN
[...] (SBU) This is an action request, see paragraph 3. 2. (S/NF) Background: On October 29, 2009, the Republic of Korea (ROK) publicly announced their intention to establish a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan to support stabilization and reconstruction efforts. The Republic [...]
2009-11-07 01:06:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNAF MARR MOPS NATO PREL KS
09STATE115446AFGHANISTAN BOUND? - MANDATORY ONE-STOP IN-PROCESSING
[...] (U) A rapid increase in civilian staffing at the U.S. Mission in Afghanistan is underway. To simplify the deployment process for employees, and to help Embassy Kabul coordinate the logistics of supporting the new arrivals, effective immediately, all civilian employees, of any agency, who will [...]
2009-11-09 15:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER
09STATE115554COMMEMORATING THE SUCCESS OF THE START TREATY'S
[...] (U) This is an action request for Moscow and Geneva (see paragraph 6). 2. (S) BACKGROUND. Recent discussions between officials at the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Russian Nuclear Risk Reduction Center (RNRRC) indicate that the RNRRC intends to host a ceremonial eve [...]
2009-11-09 18:49:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM KACT START RS US KZ UP BO
09STATE115571MINISTERS SHAHRISTANI AND KAREEM DISCUSS IRAQ
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On the margins of the Dialogue on Economic Cooperation (DEC) and the U.S.-Iraq Business and Investment Conference (BIC),the Iraqi Minister of Oil, Dr. Hussain al-Shahristani, and the Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Dr. Kareem Wahid al-Hasan, met with USG officials. Minister Sh [...]
2009-11-09 19:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EINV PGOV IZ
09STATE115585USG ACCEPTS EGYPTIAN PROPOSAL FOR CIVIL NUCLEAR
[...] (U) This is an action request - see paragraph 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY: On September 10, Egypt invited USG civil nuclear experts to Cairo for discussions on cooperation related to civil nuclear infrastructure. Department has decided to respond positively to this proposal in order to rebuild trus [...]
2009-11-09 19:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAORC KNNP TRGY EG
09STATE115619CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): FOLLOW UP ON
[...] (U) This is an action request for the U.S. Delegation in The Hague and for Embassy Tripoli; see paragraphs 4 and 5. ---------- Background ---------- 2. (SBU) A demarche sent in September 2009 (Ref A) defined transparency measures for Libya,s future communications on Chemical Weapons Con [...]
2009-11-09 20:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC OPCW
09STATE115878TRANSFER OF GUANTANAMO DETAINEE AHMED AZIZ (ISN 757)
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-10 15:55:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL PTER KDRG MR
09STATE115983TRAVEL WARNING COLOMBIA
[...] The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens of the dangers of travel to Colombia. While security in Colombia has improved significantly in recent years, violence by narco-terrorist groups continues to affect some rural areas as well as large cities. The potential for violence by [...]
2009-11-10 18:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC
09STATE116027PREPARING FOR A CRISIS
[...] (U) Crisis situations - whether because of political or social unrest, wars or acts of terrorism, natural catastrophes or human accidents - represent some of the greatest challenges facing the Department, our overseas missions, and the broader USG. While they are typically times of tragedy a [...]
2009-11-10 19:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
09STATE116029DEMARCHE URGING GOA NOT TO SIGN IRAN AGREEMENTS
[...] (C) Department requests that Embassy Tirana demarche appropriate GOA officials on an urgent basis, urging the Albanian Government to reject overtures by the Iranian Government to sign free trade and cultural exchange agreements with Iran and establish an Iranian airline hub in Albania. Please [...]
2009-11-10 19:12:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PM EAIR IR AL
09STATE116083LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1951 )
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend "Courtroom Testimony and Demeanor" training course at the MOIA Police Academy. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possess [...]
2009-11-10 20:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM SNAR GG
09STATE116170AGREEMENT WITH TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ON THE STATUS
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2, 5, 6, and 7. 2. In 2007, Trinidad and Tobago enacted a visiting forces act (VFA),in which designated states, visiting forces and civilian component personnel are accorded limited privileges and immunities. The United States is a designated stat [...]
2009-11-10 21:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KTIA MARR MOPS TD
09STATE116234CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA FRAUD PREVENTION
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Miami Passport Agency hosted a conference for Fraud Prevention Managers (FPMs) assigned to posts in South and Central America from September 15 - 17, 2009. The conference included 40 attendees from 19 different posts, the Department of Labor, the Department of Homeland Secur [...]
2009-11-10 22:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCMGT CASC CPAS CVIS KFRD
09STATE116252TRAVEL ALERT - MOZAMBIQUE
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens in Mozambique to the potential for violence following the official release of the October 28, 2009 general election results, which is now scheduled for November 12. This replaces the Travel Alert dated September 23, 2009 and expires on November 20 [...]
2009-11-10 23:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC KPAO PREL MZ
09STATE116396NON-PAPER FOR RUSSIA ON U.S.-RUSSIA SPACE
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. See paragraph 7 below. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: A U.S. non-paper dated May 28, 2009, was transmitted to Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inviting Russia to discuss the February 10, 2009, Iridium-Cosmos collision, and expressing the United States' interest in re [...]
2009-11-12 01:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCDG MCAP NASA PARM PREL RS TSPA UNPUOS
09STATE116584KUDOS FOR HOSTING SECRETARY CLINTON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-12 16:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EG EWWT PREL
09STATE116746LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1124
[...] (SBU) As of November 12, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Silva Lopez, Francisco Javier; TC; 01 Aug 1961 Nunez Mendieta, Ervin Jose; Maj; 24 May 1962 2. (SBU) Post is [...]
2009-11-12 19:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE116771(U) AUTHORIZATION FOR AMBASSADOR ANNE DERSE TO
[...] (U) This is an action request; please see Paragraph 3. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (SBU) Based on blanket C175 authority granted by then-Under Secretary for Political Affairs Thomas Pickering on November 22, 1997 to negotiate, conclude and amend agreements concerning cooperation t [...]
2009-11-12 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PARM MARR MNUC KNNP LH US
09STATE116864LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION STS-129
[...] SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION STS-129, ATLANTIS (OV-104),WILL LAUNCH FROM KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (KSC),FLORIDA, NO EARLIER THAN NOVEMBER 16, 2009. THE LAUNCH WINDOW OPENS AT 2:23 PM EST, (19:23 UTC/GMT) AND IS 10 MINUTES LONG. NOMINAL END OF MISSION LANDING AT KSC IS SCHEDULED FOR NO EARLIER THAN NO [...]
2009-11-12 20:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDTSPA FR SP
09STATE116869TRAVEL ALERT: GERMANY
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens that over the past few months, Al Qaeda has released videos threatening to conduct terrorist attacks against German interests. While these threats initially mentioned the German federal elections in September, Al Qaeda continues to threaten German [...]
2009-11-12 20:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC OTRA GM
09STATE116895DELIVERY OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION CARGO INVENTORY
[...] (SBU) BACKGROUND. On March 20, 2002, the United States, Belarus, and Russia reached agreement in the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC) regarding use of ground transportation and related services, provided by a Russian commercial cargo carrier designated by the Russian Governm [...]
2009-11-12 21:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KACT START JCIC US RS BO
09STATE117185CODEL CHAMBLISS - NOV 24-29
[...] SENATOR SAXBY CHAMBLISS, MEMBER OF THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE (SASC),HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO LEAD A CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, AFGHANISTAN, AND PAKISTAN DURING THE PERIOD OF NOV 24-29, 2009. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP IS TO MEET WITH MILITARY AND CIVILIAN LEADERS IN [...]
2009-11-13 13:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AE AF PK
09STATE117224DEMARCHE REQUEST - POSSIBLE LIBYAN CONNECTION TO
[...] (SBU) This is a demarche request. Embassy Tripoli is requested to demarche the Libyan government regarding a possible Libyan connection to light arms transfers into Guinea, drawing from the suggested talking points in para 5. BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (S) Embassy Conakry has received r [...]
2009-11-13 14:07:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PGOV PHUM PINS AU GV
09STATE117242USAGE OF DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR TITLES
[...] SUMMARY: This message replaces 94 State 32843 (reftel). As certain U.S. Government agencies increase their personnel overseas, there is a tendency to confuse official duties with a need for diplomatic titles. The need for a diplomatic title is often unnecessary and at times not permiss [...]
2009-11-13 14:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT ODIP
09STATE117492(U) Secretary Clinton's November 12, 2009
[...] (U) Classified by: Virginia Bennett, Deputy Executive Secretary, S/ES, Department of State. Reason 1.4 (d). 2. (U) November 12, 2009; 1:30 p.m.; Manila, Philippines. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney Ambassador Scot Marciel, EAP DAS Deputy Chi [...]
2009-11-13 19:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALOVIP CLINTON HILLARY PREL PGOV PTER PHUM
09STATE117566LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 700)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend USCG SEARCH AND RESCUE COURSE (PART II). 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory informatio [...]
2009-11-13 21:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE117569LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 699)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend USCG SEARCH and RESCUE COURSE(PART I). 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information a [...]
2009-11-13 21:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE117652ENGAGING THE GOI ON PROCEDURES AT WEST BANK
[...] (U) This message includes an action request for Embassy Tel Aviv in para 3. 2. Per reftel, the crossing procedures currently employed by the GOI,s Crossing Points Authority at the Jalameh crossing between Israel and the West Bank are inconsistent with prior practice at Jalameh and curren [...]
2009-11-13 22:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYODIP KREC KTIA ASEC EAID KWBG PREL IS
09STATE117653KUDOS TO EMBASSY COLOMBO FOR ECONOMIC REPORTING
[...] E/EEB extends kudos to Embassy Colombo's economic team for its consistently high quality and relevant reporting. With over 30 economic cables in the past three months, Colombo's small economic team is one of the best and most prolific in the region. EEB appreciates the analytical and informat [...]
2009-11-13 22:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD ELAB APER CE MV
09STATE117692ROK - SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL MANAGEMENT CONSULTATIONS
[...] (U) This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. (C) Embassy is requested to contact appropriate interlocutors in MOFAT and MEST and convey the U.S. desire to hold the November 23-24 reprocessing consultations in the context of the U.S. proposal for an international framework on nuclear [...]
2009-11-13 23:12:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALENRG KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY KS
09STATE117704AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY DIRECT CHANNELS TO RESOLVE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-13 23:17:00Secretary of StateSECRETASEC KLIG PGOV PINR PREL KG
09STATE117709WHALING: REQUEST FOR POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT
[...] (C/NF) This is an action request. See paragraph 3. Post is requested to discuss with State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Tetsuro Fukuyama the potential for reaching a political agreement regarding Japan's whaling practices. Background: 2. (C) Department of Commerce Principal Deputy Undersecretar [...]
2009-11-14 00:05:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIS PREL SENV KSCA IWC JA
09STATE117929RESPONSE TO GERMANY'S REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE ON
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARA 4. 2. (C) On October 28, Germany's MFA Export Control Division provided Embassy Berlin with a non-paper requesting U.S. guidance by November 17 on a pending German export of extruded aluminum plates to India that may be similar to an export [...]
2009-11-16 14:51:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA GE IN
09STATE118034LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 702)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR'S COURSE in TIRANA, ALBANIA from 11/17/2009 to 11/20/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possess [...]
2009-11-16 17:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE118094DEMARCHE REQUEST: MANAGING THE VISIT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Brasilia. Please see paragraphs 5-6. 2. (C) Summary. The Department requests Embassy Brasilia persuade Brazilian officials to use the expected November 23 visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Brazil to urge Iran's constructive engag [...]
2009-11-16 19:08:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALIR PGOV PHUM PREL AORC CASC BR
09STATE118141BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on transactions citing the Canadian exemption for the export of thermal imaging systems to Canada. Emb [...]
2009-11-16 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE11819KEEPING SULTAN HASHEM IN U.S. CUSTODY
[...] (U) This cable provides guidance in response to the Action Request in reftel. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy sought Department guidance (reftel) on any grounds, consistent with U.S. legal obligations, to delay or withhold transfer of physical custody of Sultan Hashem to the GOI after Janua [...]
2009-02-09 20:40:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNIZ KJUS PGOV PHUM PINS
09STATE118194LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 214)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Army ILE,s (Intermediate Level Education, formerly known as CGSC) one year program and the Navy Staff College,s six month program. 2. (U) The Department of State [...]
2009-11-16 21:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE118264TRAVEL WARNING - ALGERIA
[...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Algeria. This Travel Warning updates information on the current security situation in Algeria and the continuing threat posed by terrorism. This replaces the Travel Warning dated March 3, 2009. 2. The Department of State u [...]
2009-11-17 00:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC AG
09STATE118362BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050199822 for the export of night vision goggles (NVGs) to Paraguay. Embassy is requested [...]
2009-11-17 13:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PA
09STATE118567BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on transactions citing the Canadian exemption for the export of satellite flight hardware to Canada. E [...]
2009-11-17 17:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE118681LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1955)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend SECI training at Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB,San Antonio; and at the Armor School, Fort Knox, KY. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individ [...]
2009-11-17 20:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE11869BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH EMBASSY,
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A team of export control experts from the Departments of State and Commerce met 22-24 September 2008 in Brasilia and Sao Paulo with country team, Brazilian government, and industry officials to discuss implementation of the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and U.S. export [...]
2009-02-09 21:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC BR
09STATE11872LEAHY VETTING FOR LEBANESE CANDIDATES FOR
[...] (U) In response to reftel Leahy vetting requests, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces and Lebanese Armed Forces personnel listed in reftels. [...]
2009-02-09 22:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER ASEC NAS LE
09STATE118802U.S. SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR JAHANGIR'S
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-18 00:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNCHR
09STATE118936SUCCESSFUL LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING EXPERT WORKSHOP
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In coordination with experts from the Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC),the Department,s Nuclear Smuggling Outreach Initiative (NSOI) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) held a Legislative Drafting Expert Workshop with [...]
2009-11-18 14:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM PTER KNNP KCRM KZ
09STATE118993CHINESE FIRM SUPPLYING MTCR-CONTROLLED GYROSCOPES
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background/Objective: The United States has information indicating that since at least 2008, the Chinese firm Xian Junyun Electronic and Mechanical Company Ltd (Xianco) has been supplying ballistic missile-capa [...]
2009-11-18 15:37:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA IR CH
09STATE119005DEMARCHE REQUEST ON HONDURAS ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-18 15:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KDEM HO JA
09STATE11902RESPONSE TO IAEA COMPREHENSIVE SAFEGUARDS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 4-6. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. (U) On May 16, 2008, the United States Government and the Saudi Arabian Government (SAG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on civil nuclear cooperation. A few weeks later, a similar nuclea [...]
2009-02-09 23:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP PREL TRGY SA QA
09STATE119049HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119050HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING FOR AL TAIE
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM IZ MASS
09STATE119051HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119052HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119053HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-18 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119085WALK-IN GUIDANCE FOR 2009: HANDLING
[...] (S/NF) This telegram replaces Ref A as the Department's comprehensive guidance on handling foreign national walk-ins, defectors, and asylum seekers - all of whom are generally referred to in this telegram as "walk-ins." This telegram was coordinated with interagency partners, including CIA, [...]
2009-11-18 17:29:00Secretary of StateSECRETASEC CVIS PINR PREF
09STATE119107U.S. NON-PAPERS ON MISSILE DEFENSE AND
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST. Please provide the non-papers on missile defense and early warning cooperation at paragraph 3 and nonproliferation at paragraph 4 to Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov, in preparation for the December 7, 2009, meeting with [...]
2009-11-18 18:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PARM PREL KTIA RS
09STATE119196LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 685)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend COMBATING ILLICIT TRAFFICKING IN NUCLEAR AND RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (PART III) in TIRANA, ALBANIA from 11/2/2009 to 11/5/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vet [...]
2009-11-18 20:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAL ASEC MASS PGOV PHUM PREL
09STATE119211PSI: UPDATE TO INVITATION TO ATTEND PSI EXERCISE
[...] We wish to update all addressees about the upcoming US-UAE hosted PSI Exercise LEADING EDGE2010 and invite them to participate in or observe selected phases. This cable also provides logistical information regarding travel, billeting, and registration requirements. In addition, the exercise p [...]
2009-11-18 20:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC PARM PREL KNNP MO XD XF XG XI ZK ZR AS AR NZ
09STATE119213LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1956)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB, San Antonio; and at the Infantry and Ranger School, Fort Benning, GE. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the indiv [...]
2009-11-18 20:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE119221LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1227)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend TCT NCO's Role in Battle Oriented Training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory informa [...]
2009-11-18 20:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE119228LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1042)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Instructor Development Course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of [...]
2009-11-18 21:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE11937(U) Secretary Clinton's February 5, 2009
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Secretary Clinton and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner met on February 5 for 30 minutes in their first bilateral meeting. The warm and open exchange followed a one-on-one working lunch and preceded a 20-minute press conference. The two agreed to coordinate closely on a wid [...]
2009-02-10 03:28:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNOVIP CLINTON HILLARY PREL KPAL FR IR RS
09STATE119555CONVERSION OF STATUS FOR EMBASSY BRANCH OFFICE
[...] Effective immediately, Embassy Branch Office Almaty has changed status to become U.S. Consulate General Almaty. 2. All classified, unclassified, or special handling telegrams for ALMATY must be addressed to Embassy ASTANA with passing instructions. 3. Request all posts distribute thi [...]
2009-11-19 16:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDACOA AMGT ASEC AFIN KRIM CMGT
09STATE119647INFORMING THE GOT OF THE TRANSFER OF TUNISIAN DETAINEES FROM
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-19 20:07:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL KDRG PHUM IT TS
09STATE119717TRAVEL WARNING - NEPAL
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Nepal, and urges caution when traveling in that country. The Department of State remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal, and urges American citizens to obtain updated security information before they tr [...]
2009-11-19 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NP
09STATE119719TRAVEL WARNING - SRI LANKA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about the risks of travel to Sri Lanka due to continued security concerns, especially in the northernmost areas and most of its Eastern Province, as there are still uncleared landmines and potential for incidents by remnant members of the Liberation [...]
2009-11-19 21:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CE
09STATE119771TRAVEL ALERT: NIGER
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the risks of travel to Niger due to threat of kidnapping, and recommends against all travel to Niger at this time. This Travel Alert expires February 28, 2010. 2. On December 14, 2008, two United Nations officials, former Canadian diplomats, [...]
2009-11-19 22:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NG
09STATE119774TRAVEL WARNING: MALI
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Mali and continues to recommend against all travel to the north of the country due to kidnapping threats against Westerners. This replaces the Travel Warning for Mali dated August 31, 2009, to update security and threat in [...]
2009-11-19 22:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC ML
09STATE119813ENDING THE STALEMATE IN THE PEACE PROCESS
[...] (U) Action Request: For Embassy Kathmandu, please see paragraphs 6 and 7. For Embassy New Delhi, please see paragraph 8. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Nepal's peace process continues to drift, due to political stalemate among the major political parties. Although the Maoists have postponed their pr [...]
2009-11-20 00:48:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALIN NP PGOV PREL
09STATE119890HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119891HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119892HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119893HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119894HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-20 14:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE119896KUDOS TO EMBASSY YAOUNDE FOR FISCAL TRANSPARENCY
[...] EEB extends kudos to Embassy Yaounde for its high quality, relevant, thoughtful, and frank reporting on Cameroon,s fiscal transparency. Excellent reporting, such as REF A, is a tremendous help when determining which countries should require fiscal transparency waivers to receive assistance and [...]
2009-11-20 14:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAID
09STATE120099BLUE LANTERN OUTREACH TO CANADA: DISCUSSIONS WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Representatives from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met October 13-16 with Mission Canada staff in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto, GOC officials, and local defense industry to discuss the Blue Lantern end-use moni [...]
2009-11-20 18:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC CA
09STATE120346 NIGERIANS VETTED FOR USS NASHVILLE SEA TRAINING
[...] Reftel nominated the following six Nigerian Navy officials to attend the Sea Training Cruise aboard the USS Nashville March 1-24, 2009: Name: Auwalu INUWA DOB: 04-Apr-1980 POB: Kano, Kano State Gender: M Name: Benjamin Olanrewaju KAYODE DOB: 04-Jan-1974 POB: Iju, Ondo State Gender: M [...]
2009-02-10 15:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM NI
09STATE120541CONSULTATIONS ON THE FUTURE OF GOVERNMENT TO
[...] (U) This is an action request for DTROs in Astana and Kyiv, and for Pol-Mil in Minsk. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) Background: The START Treaty expires on December 5, 2009. The START follow-on treaty will be a strictly bilateral treaty between the U.S. and Russia. There will thus be [...]
2009-11-23 16:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBO KACT KZ PARM RS UP
09STATE120556TRAVEL WARNING: CHAD
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Chad and recommends that American citizens avoid all travel to eastern Chad and the Chad/Central African Republic border area. This Warning is due to insecurity caused by recently increased levels of violent criminality, [...]
2009-11-23 16:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CD
09STATE120769(C) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON SAUDI ARABIA'S
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS APPRECIATE EMBASSY RIYADH'S REPORTING ON THE NEW GOVERNOR IN NAJRAN, MISHAL BIN ABDALLAH. IN ADDITION TO FOLLOWING SAUDI ACTIVITIES RELATED TO YEMEN, ANALYSTS ARE PLANNING TO WRITE AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL AND OTHER POLICYMAKERS ON THE ROLE O [...]
2009-11-23 22:53:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR SA
09STATE120774(C) SAUDI ARABIA'S PROVINCIAL GOVERNORS
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WOULD APPRECIATE ANY EMBASSY RIYADH AND CONSULATE DHAHRAN/JEDDAH REPORTING ON SAUDI ARABIA'S PROVINCIAL GOVERNORS, AS TIME AND RESOURCES PERMIT. ANALYSTS ARE PLANNING TO WRITE AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL AND OTHER POLICYMAKERS ON THE ROLE OF SAUD [...]
2009-11-23 22:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR SA
09STATE120803INTERNATIONAL ENERGY PLANNING AND NUCLEAR
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 6. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) is interested in sponsoring an international energy planning and nuclear nonproliferation workshop in Muscat, Oman, in the April [...]
2009-11-24 01:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP ENRG TRGY MU
09STATE121051LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 885)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend US-SPONSORED GCMC STACS 10-02 COURSE FEBRUARY 2-24, 2010, IN GARMISCH, GERMANY. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possess [...]
2009-11-24 16:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE121081LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1958)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend training at Defense Language Institute. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as [...]
2009-11-24 17:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE121089LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 709)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend attend MANAGING ENGLISH LANGUAGE in SAN ANTONIO, TX,U.S.A. from 11/25/2009 to 1/22/2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel an [...]
2009-11-24 18:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE121102LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 710)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend EQUIPMENT DONATION FOR THE ASP/TRAINING DEPARTEMENT in TIRANA, ALBANIA from 11/30/2009 to 12/1/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed [...]
2009-11-24 18:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE121106GICNT: U.S. CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL JUNE 2010
[...] This is an action request for Embassy Tel Aviv. Please see paragraph 3. SUMMARY ----------------------------------- 2. The United States supports the Government of Israel,s (GOI) request to host a Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) workshop on legal frameworks and foren [...]
2009-11-24 18:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIS PARM PREL PTER RS US KGIC
09STATE121111LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 757)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend "Field Artillery Captains Career Course", 26 November 2009-01 July 2010, Fort Sill, OK. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and [...]
2009-11-24 18:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE121117GICNT: U.S. CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR REPUBLIC OF
[...] This is an action request for Embassy Seoul. Please see paragraph 3. SUMMARY ---------------------------------- 2. The United States welcomes the Republic of Korea,s (ROK) offer to host the 2011 Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) Plenary meeting. The United States ha [...]
2009-11-24 18:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER RS US KGIC SK PARM
09STATE121121LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 753)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend "Seminar on Transatlantic Civil Security", 2-24 Feb 2010",Garmisch, Germany. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesse [...]
2009-11-24 18:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE121215LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2023
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend TRAINING AT THE DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, LACKLAND AFB, SAN ANTONIO, TX; AVIATION SCHOOL, FORT RUCKER, AL; DECEMBER 9, 2009 - MAY 7, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of [...]
2009-11-24 20:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE121317BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050201438 for the export of pistols to Armenia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern chec [...]
2009-11-24 22:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AM
09STATE121353TRAVEL ALERT: PHILIPPINES
[...] The State Department alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the southern Philippine islands of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago and urges extreme caution if traveling there. This Travel Alert reflects the recent acts of violence in the Mindanao province of Maguindanao and is supplem [...]
2009-11-25 01:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC RP
09STATE121356EGYPT LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING RESPONSE - 99299
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-25 02:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PREL SNAR EG PM
09STATE121363HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-11-25 02:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE121568ERITREA: AF A/S CARSON URGES ERITREA TO MAKE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In a November 16 meeting with Eritrean Ambassador Ghirmai Ghebremariam, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson rejected Eritrea's (GSE) late October proposal to send a delegation to the U.S. for meetings with senior USG officials. Alternatively, A/S Carson infor [...]
2009-11-25 15:35:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ER SO
09STATE1216TRAVEL ALERT - ISRAEL, THE WEST BANK AND GAZA
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens that the Israel Defense Force (IDF) is engaged in a military operation against terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip. This operation began on December 27, 2008, with aerial and naval bombardment, and expanded on January 3, 2009, to include gro [...]
2009-01-06 23:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER AMGT ASEC IS GZ WE
09STATE121625DEMARCHE REQUEST: EXTENSION OF UN ARRANGEMENTS
[...] (C) This is an action request. Drawing on points in paragraph 2, at the highest appropriate level, as soon as judged practical, Embassy is requested to discuss actions required by the Government of Iraq (GOI) to extend the UN arrangements for the Development Fund for Iraq (DFI). At the same [...]
2009-11-25 16:37:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN IZ PREL UN
09STATE12165JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COESPU COURSES,
[...] (SBU) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of i [...]
2009-02-10 18:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJO MASS PHUM PREL
09STATE121729TECHNICAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Ottawa. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has expressed interest in working with DOE on helium-3 (He-3) supply, stipulating that the United States would remove and retain ownership of all residual tritium con [...]
2009-11-25 18:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC ASEC KCRM PARM PINR PREL CA XS
09STATE122115KENYA'S CONVENTIONAL ARMS END-USER CERTIFICATE
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 6. ---------- background ---------- 2. (S//NF) Since late 2007, the Government of Kenya (GOK) has assisted the Government of Southern Sudan's (GOSS) military, the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA),with the purchase of Ukrainian-origin lethal mili [...]
2009-11-27 17:49:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNMARR MCAP MOPS PARM PINR PREL PTER MASS
09STATE122209CFE/JCG: CONTRIBUTION FOR OSCE MINISTERIAL
[...] This is an action cable. 2. Washington understands that as a result of informal meetings, the JCG chair plans to issue a revised draft contribution for the declaration for the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting (text in para 4, below). Mission may join consensus in the JCG on this text. [...]
2009-11-27 21:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOSCE PARM PREL NATO
09STATE122229SAVE THE DATE REQUEST FOR CENTCOM GULF REGION
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 8. 2. SUMMARY. A Gulf Region Communications Conference (GRCC) will be held in Amman, Jordan, 21-23 February 2010, co-sponsored by Commander, United States Central Command (CDRUSCENTCOM) and the Government of Jordan (GoJ),and coordinated with Embas [...]
2009-11-27 22:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECIN ECPS EINT MARR MCAP PREL XF
09STATE12231IRANIAN MISSILE DELEGATION IN CHINA (S)
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background and Objectives: The United States has information indicating that a delegation of three officials affiliated with Iran's Shahid Bakeri Industrial Group was expected to travel on February 5 to Shangh [...]
2009-02-10 20:40:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL ETTC MNUC TSPA CH IR
09STATE122342TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 1
[...] (SBU) Poll workers followed procedures and voting progressed without violence or disruption, except for one incident in San Pedro Sula, where police dispersed a demonstration by election opponents. Embassy Tegucigalpa observation teams report voter turnout was heavy and enthusiastic. The S [...]
2009-11-30 03:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC HO KHLS
09STATE122382BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on transactions citing the Canadian exemption for the export of inertial navigation units to Canada. E [...]
2009-11-30 13:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE122385BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on a transaction citing the Canadian exemption for the export of displacement gyroscopes to Canada. Em [...]
2009-11-30 13:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE122387BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on a transaction citing the Canadian exemption for the export of inertial measurement units to Canada. [...]
2009-11-30 13:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE122389BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on transactions citing the Canadian exemption for the export of Gyroscopic compasses to Canada. Embass [...]
2009-11-30 13:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE122391BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on a transaction citing the Canadian exemption for the export of accelerometers to Canada. Embassy is [...]
2009-11-30 13:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CA
09STATE122448U.S. POLICY ON FUTURE CIVILIAN PRESENCE IN IRAQ
[...] (U) SUMMARY. This cable describes the new U.S. policy on the future civilian provincial presence in Iraq. It builds upon previous cables outlining the U.S. drawdown strategy and policy on political engagement in Iraq, and it has been cleared by DoD and the NSC. END SUMMARY. 2. (S) The Pr [...]
2009-11-30 14:52:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL PREF PINS ECON IZ
09STATE12250FOR AMBASSADOR JOHN F. TEFFT TO SIGN AN ADDENDUM
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Tbilisi. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (U) BACKGROUND: On February 2, 2007, U.S. Ambassador to Georgia John F. Tefft signed the Joint Document of U.S. and Georgian Delegations on Georgia's Priority Needs to Improve its Capabilities to Combat Nuclear [...]
2009-02-10 21:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PGOV PREL GG
09STATE122615EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE - 99329 THRU 99341
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-11-30 20:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG MASS PHUM PM PREL SNAR
09STATE122623LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE TEGUCIGALPA 01165,
[...] (SBU) As of November 24,2009 the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed. 2. (SBU) Names of the proposed candidates are as follows: AGUILERA PEREZ, Marvin Javier POB: Tegucigalpa, Honduras DOB: 22 May 1974 ALV [...]
2009-11-30 20:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PREL SNAR HO
09STATE122656LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 2002)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 11/30/200 [...]
2009-11-30 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE12266IN COUNTRY REFUGEE PROCESSING - PRM RESPONSE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-10 21:19:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREF IZ
09STATE122675LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 886)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend Prevention of and Fight against Cyber Crime Training to be held in Chisinau, Moldova in December 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals l [...]
2009-11-30 21:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE122732FY 2010 BIOTECHNOLOGY OUTREACH STRATEGY AND
[...] (U) Summary. Agricultural biotechnology has great potential to help address the challenges of food insecurity and mitigate climate change. To realize this potential, and to protect the interests of U.S. farmers and exporters, we seek to promote understanding of the technology and encourage [...]
2009-12-01 01:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO
09STATE122781TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 2 AS
[...] (SBU) Over 1,500 domestic and international observers continue to report positive feedback on the election's procedural and technical execution. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal announced Pepe Lobo of the National Party as the winner with approximately 56 percent of the vote. (Ops/Embassy Teg [...]
2009-12-01 05:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC HO KHLS
09STATE122948HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-01 17:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE122950IRAN'S SHIG USING INTERMEDIARIES IN EFFORT TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background and Objective: We want to advise German officials of information indicating that as of June 2009, two Iranian intermediary firms offered test equipment manufactured by the German firms Rohde & Schwarz [...]
2009-12-01 17:24:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA GE IR
09STATE123075LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 890)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the SES Course in Garmisch, Germany, from January 20-28, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible d [...]
2009-12-01 20:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE123101LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1249)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Communications Interoperability for Coalitions Deployments Course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no c [...]
2009-12-01 21:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PREL BK
09STATE123121LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1285)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the USPTO Workshop on IP Protection and Enforcement. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogator [...]
2009-12-01 21:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PREL BK
09STATE123222THE PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE WAY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The President will announce his decision on the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan in an address to the nation from the United States Military Academy at West Point on December 1 at 8:00 p.m. eastern standard time. This cable contains information which we hope will be us [...]
2009-12-02 01:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AF PK
09STATE123431ATTEMPTS BY IRANIAN FIRM TO ACQUIRE MACHINE TOOLS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Brasilia, Please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background: We want to alert the government of Brazil to a possible effort by the Iranian firm Machine Sazi Tabriz to acquire machine tools from a Brazilian company. Machine Sazi Tabriz is the largest manufa [...]
2009-12-02 15:53:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR BR
09STATE123471HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-02 16:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE123472HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-02 16:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE123621CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR AMERICAN CORNERS
[...] The American Corners Steering Committee is now calling for proposals for sustaining funds for American Corners (AC) partnerships. While specific funding cannot be guaranteed, the call for proposals will enable R, IIP, and the PD offices in the regional bureaus to evaluate proposals and make [...]
2009-12-02 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP KIRC
09STATE123634LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1198
[...] (SBU) As of December 2, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: SINAPRED Tijerino Acevedo, Ivan Antonio; DOB: 20 Apr 1950 Balmaceda Vivas, Clemente de Jesus; DOB: 20 Feb 1944 Perez Narvaez, Jose Luis; [...]
2009-12-02 20:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE123740NOVEMBER 2009 U.S.-AZERBAIJAN SECURITY DIALOGUE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-02 22:16:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ENRG KCRM KISL MARR PBTS PINR PREL PTER AJ
09STATE123768LEAHY VETTING FOR LEBANESE TRAINING CANDIDATES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-02 23:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS PHUM LE
09STATE123769TRAVEL WARNING: MAURITANIA
[...] The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges extreme caution when traveling there due to increased activities by the terrorist group Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). AQIM continues to demonstrate its intent and ability to conduct a [...]
2009-12-02 23:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC MR
09STATE124052LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2003)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend training at Defense Language Institute. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as [...]
2009-12-03 19:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE124058BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050021404 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled night vision device [...]
2009-12-03 20:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE124101LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1285)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the USPTO Workshop on IP Protection and Enforcement 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory [...]
2009-12-03 21:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PREL BK
09STATE124128ATTEMPTS OF IRANIAN FIRM TO ACQUIRE MACHINE TOOLS FROM SOUTH KOREA'S HYUNDAI-KIA (S)
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-03 21:33:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR TU KS
09STATE124354JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR ATA
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-04 14:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE124359JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR DOJ/OPDAT
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-04 14:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE124405JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR JAF OFFICERS
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-04 15:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE124453RESPONSE TO VETTING CABLE 09 USMILGP PORT AU PRINCE HA 2
[...] The Department has reviewed the relevant data sources as requested in reftel and has found no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the person listed in paragraph 2, who has been selected to participate in the Machinery Technician at COGARD Training Center beginning Decemb [...]
2009-12-04 16:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MARR HA
09STATE124509EFFORTS BY CHINESE COMPANY TO PROVIDE RING LASER
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background: The United States has information indicating that as recently as October 2009, China's Nav Technology was attempting to supply ring laser gyroscopes to a Pakistani firm with links to Pakistan's ba [...]
2009-12-04 17:55:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PREL ETTC CH PK
09STATE124540LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 706)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend DRUG AWARENESS AND DEMAND REDUCTION in NEW JERSEY, U.S.A. from 12/6/2009 to 12/11/2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel [...]
2009-12-04 19:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE124545LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 502)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend an ICITAP/ English Course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/03/2 [...]
2009-12-04 19:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KV
09STATE124550LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 517)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend an Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Counter proliferation Awareness course from December 07 through 11, 2009. Training will be held in Pristina, Kosovo [...]
2009-12-04 19:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV
09STATE124637LEAHY VETTING FOR LEBANESE TRAINING CANDIDATES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-04 22:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS PHUM LE
09STATE124977EXTENSION OF INCIRLIK HUB AGREEMENTS
[...] (SBU) Background: Last year the Government of Turkey (GOT) extended the Incirlik Hub and Related Agreements (Tanker Basing, Retrograde, and FAA Aircraft) as the USG has requested annually in the past. End Background. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST EMBASSY BAGHDAD: Embassy Baghdad is requested to [...]
2009-12-07 16:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ TU PARM MARR PREL POLM EPET
09STATE124988DEMARCHE ON SYRIAN-IRANIAN JOINT BANKING VENTURE
[...] (U) This is an action request: see paragraph 4. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) Media reports from September 30, 2009, indicated the Syrian Central Bank issued a license for the formation of a new bank called Aman Bank (originally called the Syrian-Iranian Commercial Bank (SICB)) (reftel [...]
2009-12-07 16:39:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALEFIN ETTC PGOV PREL PTER IR SY
09STATE125014FOLLOW-UP ON TRANSFER OF GUANTANAMO DETAINEE ABDEL AHMED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-07 17:35:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL PTER KDRG MR
09STATE125100LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 795)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend Life Cycle Management of Armaments Projects" seminar, 07-10 December 2009, Romania. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and p [...]
2009-12-07 19:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE125123LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 885)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the IVLP Crime Training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/07/2009. [...]
2009-12-07 20:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE125141LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 884)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the IMET-Sponsored Officer Training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information a [...]
2009-12-07 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE125228DEMARCHE: PRESS FRANCE TO SUPPORT UN SANCTIONS ON
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see paragraph 3. Background ---------- 2. (C) The United States is vigorously supporting an African-led effort to impose UN Security Council sanctions on Eritrea for its actions destabilizing Somalia and maintaining forces on Djiboutian territory i [...]
2009-12-08 00:38:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL UNP PGOV ER FR
09STATE125419LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE ( BAKU 897)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend NCO training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/04/2009. Post is [...]
2009-12-08 16:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE125432LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1228)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Financial Crimes Seminar. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/0 [...]
2009-12-08 16:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE125451STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2, 5, AND 6. 2. DOD has asked the Department to secure status protections for U.S. DOD military and civilian personnel who will be present in the CAR in conjunction with engineering related cooperation activities, medical assessments, humanitarian [...]
2009-12-08 16:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIA MARR MOPS PREL US
09STATE125481LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 222)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the International Law Enforcement Academy located in Budapest, Hungary from January 11 through March 4, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the indivi [...]
2009-12-08 17:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE125521INFORMING ROYG OF RETURN OF YEMENI DETAINEES
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see para 2. 2. (S) Post should approach the relevant ROYG officials to inform them of the pending return of six Yemeni nationals currently detained at Guantanamo who have been approved for transfer. The detainees are: --Farouq Ali Ahmed (ISN YM-032) [...]
2009-12-08 18:29:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL PTER KDRG YM
09STATE125572GOJ MAKES CLEAR ICNND REPORT IS UNOFFICIAL
[...] (SBU) Takeo Akiba, Minister for Political Affairs at the Japanese embassy, called on ISN Acting Assistant Secretary Vann Van Diepen and Special Representative for Nuclear Nonproliferation Susan Burk on December 7 to make clear the status of the forthcoming report of the International Commissio [...]
2009-12-08 19:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYJA PARM PREL
09STATE125664BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050203752 for the export of firearms to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...]
2009-12-08 21:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC GT
09STATE125902LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1326 )
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the IMET Command General Staff College course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory info [...]
2009-12-09 15:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON EINV SR
09STATE125930LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2003)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend training at Defense Language Institute. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as [...]
2009-12-09 16:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE126204TRAVEL ALERT - INDIA
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the possibility of violence as Andhra Pradesh continues to experience civil unrest. A demonstration is planned for December 10, and there is the potential that episodic clashes between the police and protesters will spark wider unrest in the ci [...]
2009-12-09 22:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC IN
09STATE126206U.S. RESPONSE TO EU DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR
[...] (SBU) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. See paragraph 3 below. 2. (U) BACKGROUND: On December 8, 2008, the European Union (EU) Foreign Ministers endorsed a draft proposal for a "Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities" (http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/0 8/st17/st17175. en08.p [...]
2009-12-09 22:27:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAS CA CDG EC ESA EUN FR GM IT JA KACT KS KTIA MCAP
09STATE126463AGREEMENT WITH PANAMA ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR A
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 2, 5, and 6. 2. (U) DOD HAS ASKED THE DEPARTMENT TO SECURE STATUS PROTECTIONS FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL WHO WILL BE PRESENT IN PANAMA FROM JANUARY 15, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2011, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CIVIL AFFAIRS DEPLOYMEN [...]
2009-12-10 17:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL US
09STATE126570LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2055)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the COMBATING TERRORISM LANGUAGE PROGRAM AND PROGRAM ON TERRORISM AND SECURITY STUDIES, JANUARY 12 THROUGH MARCH 19 2010, THE MARSHALL CENTER, GARMISCH-PARTERKIRCHEN, G [...]
2009-12-10 19:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE126694DEMARCHE: OUTREACH FOR ASSISTANCE TO WFP IN PAKISTAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 6. 2. (U) Department requests that Posts amplify Department's outreach to key donors for USD 36 million in urgent assistance to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Pakistan. This donor assistance will cover anticipated breaks between January and [...]
2009-12-10 22:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR EAID ECON ETRD IO PGOV PHUM PK PREF PREL
09STATE127191FOR RELEASE: Dip Note on Access to Colombian Extraditees
[...] (SBU) Washington requests Embassy Bogota deliver the below diplomatic note, at para 3, to an appropriate level of the Foreign Ministry. Please encourage the MFA to share the diplomatic note with relevant parts of the GOC and other governmental branches, sub-divisions and levels, as well as ind [...]
2009-12-11 19:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KJUS SNAR CO
09STATE127233(U) KUDOS AND FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS FOR REPORTING
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS APPRECIATE PAST REPORTING ON LEADERS IN BAHRAIN, PARTICULARLY MANAMA 000600, WHICH PROVIDED USEFUL INSIGHT INTO THE PROBABLE NEXT GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC) SECRETARY. WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ADDITIONAL EMBASSY MANAMA OR EMBASSY RIYADH REPORTING ON THE FOLLOWI [...]
2009-12-11 19:57:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR BA
09STATE127514AF A/S CARSON CONVERSATION WITH BLAISE COMPAORE
[...] (C) Summary: On December 9, 2009 (10AM),Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson called Burkinabe President and ECOWAS/AU mediator Blaise Compaore to discuss the political impasse in Guinea. During the conversation, Carson stressed the opportunity presented by Defense Minister [...]
2009-12-14 14:23:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALGV PGOV PHUM PINR PREL UV
09STATE127613JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR RJAF OFFICERS
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-14 17:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM JO
09STATE127628LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1412)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Session 74 at the ILEA Training Academy in Budapest, Hungary from January 11, 2009 to March 4, 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals [...]
2009-12-14 17:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS PHUM SNAR SR
09STATE127637LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 814)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend an USG-sponsored training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/04/2 [...]
2009-12-14 18:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE127692JORDAN LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE FOR COESPU TRAINING
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Jordanian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of infor [...]
2009-12-14 19:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM MASS JO
09STATE127700LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 820)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend USG-sponsored training. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/11/2009 [...]
2009-12-14 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE127749(U) Secretary Clinton's December 10, 2009
[...] (U) Classified by: EUR A/S Philip Gordon, Reason 1.4.(d) 2. (U) December 10, 2009; 10:30 a.m.; Washington. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary A/S Philip Gordon, EUR A/S Philip Crowley, Public Affairs Toby Bradley, NSC Director for NATO and Western European Affairs Joe M [...]
2009-12-14 21:15:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNOVIP CLINTON HILLARY PREL NATO CR
09STATE127801VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT FOR TUNISIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-14 22:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM TS
09STATE127802VETTING UNDER LEAHY AMENDMENT FOR TUNISIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-14 22:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL TS
09STATE12828HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for these individuals be filed with as m [...]
2009-02-11 21:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
09STATE128420FY 2010 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL AND INITIAL DOS
[...] This is the third cable providing fiscal year (FY) 2010 Department of State financial operating guidance. This ALDAC specifically concerns the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R. 3288). 2. The Congress has passed, and the President is expected to sign into law, the Department of S [...]
2009-12-16 15:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN AMGT KICA
09STATE128592GUIDANCE FOR FY 10 SECTION 1207 PROCESS
[...] (U) The Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS) is pleased to inform posts of $100 million in Section 1207 funding authorized in FY 2010 for reconstruction and stabilization projects. The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the Section 1207 proces [...]
2009-12-16 18:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKCRS PREL PGOV EAID
09STATE128635UKRAINIAN FIRM ARSENAL CONTINUES TO NEGOTIATE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Kyiv please see para 5. 2. (S) Background: Since November 2007, we have discussed with Ukrainian officials a case involving the sale of high-accuracy gyrotheodolites by the Ukrainian firm Arsenal to entities associated with China's Sanjiang Space G [...]
2009-12-16 20:08:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC PARM PREL MTCRE MNUC UP CH
09STATE12868APPRECIATION FOR AMBASSADOR'S SERVICE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-11 23:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL IZ
09STATE12880TRAVEL ALERT - ARABIAN PENINSULA AND PERSIAN GULF
[...] This Travel Alert is being updated to warn Americans about heightened security concerns in and around the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf. U.S. citizens traveling to or already in the region are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their [...]
2009-02-11 23:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC PTER AMGT XF XI
09STATE128931LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1279)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Drill Sergeants Duties Course scheduled for January 26 to January 29, 2010 in Parris Island, South Carolina. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the indiv [...]
2009-12-17 16:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE128956LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 716)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL in MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE,AL, U.S.A. from 12/29/2009 to 2/20/2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in r [...]
2009-12-17 16:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE12900SUDAN: DEMARCHE REQUEST ON POTENTIAL ARTICLE 16
[...] (U)Posts are instructed to demarche host countries at an appropriate level regarding the United States Government's strong desire not to see an Article 16 resolution tabled in the Security Council that would defer the probable International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Sudanese Pre [...]
2009-02-12 01:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC PREL PHUM SU XA XW
09STATE129039LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 514)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates selected for the Combating Terrorism Language Program followed by the Program on Terrorism and Security Studies scheduled for 12 January to 19 March 2010. The training will be held at the [...]
2009-12-17 19:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KV
09STATE129040LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 515)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the International Criminal Investigative Assistance Program (ICITAP) for a Management and Information Technology Software Training scheduled for January 11-19 2010. [...]
2009-12-17 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KV
09STATE129064LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TIRANA 720)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the DEFENSE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COURSE in MONTEREY, CA, U.S.A. from 12/27/2009 to 2/5/2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reft [...]
2009-12-17 19:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PGOV PHUM AL
09STATE129073LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 2004)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING AT LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS AND NETSAFA INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA ON 12/30/09 - 05/24/10. 2. (U) The Dep [...]
2009-12-17 20:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE129087LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (KYIV 2003)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING AT LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS AND FORT LEONARD WOOD, MISSOURI ON 12/30/09 - 10/07/10. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the [...]
2009-12-17 20:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UP
09STATE129118JAPAN: DEMARCHE ON POSTAL REFORM REVIEW
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: The Government of Japan is currently undergoing an intensive process of reviewing postal reform policies and drafting new legislation regarding the structure and services offered by Japan Post. The USG, though neutral [...]
2009-12-17 20:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV JA
09STATE129187ENGAGING COALITION PARTNERS TO QUICKLY REVIEW
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paragraph 3). 2. (U) Begin Summary: Significant numbers of additional U.S. civilian personnel are now arriving in Afghanistan for deployment to all Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) as a critical element of our strategy. To facilitate timely deploy [...]
2009-12-17 22:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EAID UK NO SW GM HU CA NL LH FR SP IT NZ EZ
09STATE129198(S/NF) INDIAN NATIONAL BIOMETRIC ID CARD
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS READ WITH KEEN INTEREST RECENT PRESS REPORTS ABOUT A PROPOSED BIOMETRIC NATIONAL ID PROJECT IN INDIA AND REQUEST POST ASSISTANCE IN FILLING INFORMATION GAPS ABOUT THE PROJECT. THE PROJECT HAS BEEN BILLED AT RECENT TRADE CONFERENCES AS THE LARGEST BIOMETRIC ENROLLMENT E [...]
2009-12-17 22:52:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV PREL PTER IN
09STATE129240DEMARCHE REQUEST: MANAGING THE VISIT OF IRANIAN
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Tokyo. Please see paragraphs 5-6. 2. (S) Summary. Iranian Supreme Council for National Security Secretary General Saeed Jalili is expected to travel to Japan December 20-24, 2009. Embassy Tokyo is requested to convey to appropriate Japanese offic [...]
2009-12-18 03:08:00Secretary of StateSECRETIR PARM PGOV PHUM PREL ETRD JA
09STATE12933GUIDANCE FOR POSTS ON DoD'S TRANSITION TO A SENIOR
[...] This message constitutes the U.S. Department of State's guidance to posts on the implementation of the DoD Directive 5105.75, Department of Defense Operations at U.S. Embassies, and DoD Instruction, C-5105.81, Implementing Instructions for DoD Operations at all U.S Embassies. The Department [...]
2009-02-12 03:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN AMGT ASEC ODIP
09STATE12945U.S. AND RUSSIAN COMM SATELLITE COLLISION
[...] (SBU) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. See paragraph 3 below. 2. (S) BACKGROUND: At approximately 11:55 a.m. (EST) on February 10, there was a collision between an active privately-owned and -operated U.S. commercial Iridium-33 communications satellite and a "dead" (i.e., inactive since 1995) Rus [...]
2009-02-12 05:35:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL RS TSPA
09STATE12948COLLISION OF U.S. IRIDIUM AND RUSSIAN COSMOS
[...] (U) THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS 3, 4, and 6. 2. (S) BACKGROUND: At approximately 11:55 a.m. (EST) on February 10, there was a collision between an active privately-owned and -operated U.S. commercial Iridium-33 communications satellite and a "dead" (i.e., inactive [...]
2009-02-12 09:04:00Secretary of StateSECRETTSPA TPSL
09STATE129480DEMARCHE REQUEST: URGING IRAN TO RESOLVE AMCIT
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassies Rome, Canberra, Ankara, Jakarta, New Delhi, Brasilia, Oslo, Baghdad, Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Paris, Berlin, Ottawa, The Hague, Brussels, Vienna, Stockholm, Mexico City, Pretoria, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Ashgabat, Beijing, and the U.S. Mission to the Eu [...]
2009-12-18 18:07:00Secretary of StateSECRETCASC IR PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PROP PTER IT NZ TU ID
09STATE129513IRAQI CHIEF JUSTICE MEDHAT VISITS U.S., SEEKS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Since 2003, Iraqi Chief Justice Medhat Al- Mahmoud has been working closely with the U.S. Mission to Iraq to strengthen the Iraqi judiciary and the culture of the rule of law in Iraq. With the aim of expanding his understanding of judicial best practices, earlier this fall Chie [...]
2009-12-18 18:53:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALIZ KCRM KDEM KJUS PGOV SNAR
09STATE129518DEMARCHE: REQUEST TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF
[...] Summary. This is an action request. Please see paragraph 7. Department requests the assistance of Embassies Belgrade, Dhaka, and Tripoli in obtaining a commitment from their host governments to provide helicopters to the AU/UN Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). The mission is looking for up to 18 [...]
2009-12-18 18:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDBG KPKO LY MARR YI
09STATE129520(U) Secretary Clinton's December 9, 2009
[...] Classified by EUR Assistant Secretary Philip Gordon - Reasons: 1.4 (b) and (d) 2. (U) December 9; 1:15 p.m.; Washington DC; U.S.A 3. (U) Participants: U.S. Secretary Clinton Assistant Secretary Phil Gordon, EUR Ambassador Richard Morningstar, S/EEE Ian Kelly, PA Kristina Kvien, [...]
2009-12-18 18:58:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON ENRG UP MD
09STATE129526LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 932)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the attend the PTSS Course in Garmisch, Germany, from February 12- March 19, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and po [...]
2009-12-18 19:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE129599SYRIA'S BUSINESS LAB SEEKING UAV COMPONENTS FROM
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background and Objective: We want to advise German officials of information indicating that as of November 2009, the Syrian entity Business Lab was seeking a variety of items, including small engines, servo actu [...]
2009-12-18 21:11:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA GE SY
09STATE129669DEMARCHE REQUEST: VISIT OF IRANIAN PARLIAMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Cairo. Please see paragraphs 4-5. 2. (S) Summary. Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani is expected to travel to Egypt December 21, 2009. The new chief of the Egyptian Interest Section in Tehran, Allaeddin Yousef, met with Larijani on December [...]
2009-12-18 23:13:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PARM PGOV PHUM ETRD EG IR
09STATE129945HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129946HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129947HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129948HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129949HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129950HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129951HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129952HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129953HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129954HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129955HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129956HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129957HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129958HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129960HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129961HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE129963HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that a visa application for this individual be filed with as much [...]
2009-12-22 14:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ PHUM MASS
09STATE130090(U) REQUEST FOR EMBASSY LONDON TO DELIVER RESPONSE
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Background and Action Request: On November 24, the Secretary sent letters to countries that participate in the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee - the primary coordinating mechanism for foreign donor assistance to the Palestinian Authority (P [...]
2009-12-22 16:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID OPDC OVIP PGOV PREL WBG EU IS
09STATE130129LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 947)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the different IMET sponsored training sessions. The first is the Engineer CCC training course to be held in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri from December 21,2009 to June 18 [...]
2009-12-22 17:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE130137LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (CHISINAU 950)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the Army's C&GSC Training to be held at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas from 03 January to 10 December 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credi [...]
2009-12-22 17:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MD
09STATE130144GICNT: RESPONSE TO PAKISTAN CONCERNS REGARDING
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-22 18:02:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL PTER KGIC US
09STATE130194LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1323)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Combined Strategic Intelligence Training Course scheduled for January 7, 2010 in Washington, D.C. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual liste [...]
2009-12-22 19:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE130196LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2074)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the TRAINING AT THE DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, LACKLAND AFB, SAN ANTONIO, TX; INFANTRY SCHOOL AND US AIR TRANPORTATION CORPS, FORT BENNING, GA; FEBRUARY 3, 2010 - DECE [...]
2009-12-22 20:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE13023SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE -
[...] (U) The following Security Environment Profile Questionnaire (SEPQ) will be used by Diplomatic Security,s Office of Intelligence and Threat Analysis (ITA) to help ascertain Posts, threat levels for political violence and terrorism. ITA requests that Post complete the SEPQ by Friday, February 2 [...]
2009-02-12 14:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER
09STATE130244LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2129)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the TRAINING AT BASIC WMD INVESTIGATIVE ANALYSIS IN TBILISI, GEORGIA. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no cr [...]
2009-12-22 20:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE13026APPROACHING CHINA ON THE NORTHERN DISTRIBUTION
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background and Objectives: Commander, U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) and Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM),in coordination with the Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM)and with the concurre [...]
2009-02-12 14:20:00Secretary of StateSECRETAF CH MARR PGOV PREL
09STATE130299LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1218)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Communications Interoperability for Coalition Deployments program scheduled for January 11 to January 15, 2010 in Germany. 2. (U) The Department of State has ve [...]
2009-12-22 21:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE130318INFORMING THE GOT OF THE TRANSFER OF TUNISIAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (S/NF) The recent conclusion of an arrangement with the Government of Italy regarding the requirements for the transfer of Tunisian national Moez Bin Abdul Qadir Fezzani to the custody of the GOI paved the way for his transfer from Bagr [...]
2009-12-22 21:50:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL KDRG PHUM IT TS
09STATE130338ACTION REQUEST: DIPNOTE ON AMCIT HIKER CASES
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Damascus. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) The Department directs Charg to deliver as soon as possible the diplomatic note in paragraph 3 to the Chief of Staff of Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Faisal Miqdad to request assistance in urging the Iranian g [...]
2009-12-22 23:20:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALCASC IR MOPS PGOV PHUM PREL PROP
09STATE130342DEMARCHE REQUEST - WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paras 2-4. 2. (S/REL) Embassy Baghdad is requested, at the ambassadorial level, to demarche the Government of Iraq (GOI) at the highest appropriate level to convey U.S. intention to take action before the end of the year to help Iraq lift the Cha [...]
2009-12-22 23:45:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL UNSC IZ
09STATE130521LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 1957)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the at Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB, San Antonio; and at the Air Defense Artillery School, Fort Sill, OK. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the [...]
2009-12-23 16:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM GG
09STATE130529LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PODGORICA 223)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the U.S. Army Command General Staff College/ILE at Ft Leavenworth, KS. The course is scheduled for January 3 - December 10, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has [...]
2009-12-23 16:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PREL MW
09STATE130560KUDOS TO DUBAI AND ABU DHABI FOR EXCELLENT
[...] (SBU) EEB appreciates Embassy Abu Dhabi's and Congen Dubai's timely, consistent, and astute reporting on the recent Dubai World debt crisis and related financial events. These cables have been extremely helpful in laying out the broader political and economic policy challenges posed by the deb [...]
2009-12-23 17:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD PREL AE
09STATE130660THE U.S.-SINGAPORE COUNTERPROLIFERATION
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para. 3. BACKGROUND 2. (C/REL SGP) Singapore is scheduled to host the third round of the U.S.-Singapore Counterproliferation Dialogue on 26-27 January 2010. In November, the GOS provided Post a draft agenda for comment. Washington has reviewed the d [...]
2009-12-23 19:49:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALMNUC PARM PGOV PHSA PREL KNNP SN
09STATE130670LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 821)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vicenza, Italy, 18 January 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in r [...]
2009-12-23 20:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE130685LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1462)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the George C. Marshall Center (GCMC) Security Studies Language Program (SSLP) and Program in Advanced Security Studies (PASS) 10-5, scheduled for February 23 - June 18 [...]
2009-12-23 20:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM PREL SR
09STATE130735EGYPT LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE 99342 THRU 99365 AND
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the Egyptian officials listed below. Please note that if at any time the Embassy becomes aware of informa [...]
2009-12-23 20:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEG MASS PHUM PM PREL SNAR
09STATE130744EFFORTS BY CHINESE COMPANY TO PROVIDE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background: The United States has information indicating that as recently as November 2009, China's Maanshan Huntian Equipment Ltd. Company was attempting to supply several types of specialty steel to a North [...]
2009-12-23 21:15:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC MTCRE PREL CH KN
09STATE130751DEMARCHE REQUEST: COMPAORE,S MEDIATION EFFORT IN
[...] (U) This is an action request (please see paras 2-3). 2. (SBU) Post is requested, at the level of the Charg d,Affaires, to demarche Burkinabe President Blaise Compaore regarding the ongoing mediation process aimed at resolving the conflict in Guinea. 3. (SBU) Post may draw upon the fo [...]
2009-12-23 21:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYGV PGOV PHUM PINR PREL UV
09STATE130811TRAVEL ALERT: INDIA - NEW VISA REGULATIONS
[...] The Department of State wishes to alert U.S. citizens with Indian tourist visas about new regulations that may affect planned travel. Travelers are urged to review travel plans in light of these new regulations. This Travel Alert supplements the Travel Alerts for India dated October 29 and [...]
2009-12-24 03:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC IN
09STATE130865MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION (MCC) BOARD
[...] This message contains an action request for action addressees (FY10 MCA Compact eligible countries) in paragraph 10. 2. SUMMARY. The Millennium Challenge Corporation,s (MCC) Board of Directors met December 9, 2009 to select countries as eligible for Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Co [...]
2009-12-24 14:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PGOV ETRD ECON KMCA MCC
09STATE130917MALAYSIAN-BASED IRANIAN FRONT COMPANY SEEKS TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background/Objective: The United States has information indicating that in late November 2009, the Malaysian firm Electronic Component Limited (ECL) attempted to buy five TRS-500 gyroscopes from the Chinese fir [...]
2009-12-24 15:02:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA IR CH MY
09STATE131161LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BELGRADE 1428)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vicenza, Italy beginning on January 18, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individ [...]
2009-12-28 15:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM MASS PHUM PREL IT SR
09STATE131166LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (ANKARA 1706)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the ATA PREVENTING ATTACKS ON SOFT TARGETS COURSE. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory [...]
2009-12-28 15:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PGOV PREL TU
09STATE131175BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050197283 for the export of an infrared camera to Hong Kong. Embassy is requested to complet [...]
2009-12-28 16:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC HK
09STATE131183END USE, SECURITY, AND RETRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
[...] (U) This is an action request (see paragraphs 2-5). The Department requests Post provide appropriate SADC officials with the proposed text for a Section 505 agreement. Section 505 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, requires that the USG obtain end-use, security, and retrans [...]
2009-12-28 16:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDBC EAID KTIA MARR PREL MASS SADC
09STATE131230LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1352)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Basic Lanuage Course scheduled for April 28, 2010 in Lackland, AFB, San Antonio, TX. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel an [...]
2009-12-28 18:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE1313INVITATION TO ITALY TO JOIN THE CONTACT GROUP ON
[...] (SBU) This is an Action Request, please see para. 3. 2. (SBU) Following the Government of Italy,s formal offer of significant naval assets to support counter piracy operations off the coast of Somalia, the Department concurs with Embassy Rome,s support for Italy,s request (Ref A) to be inclu [...]
2009-01-07 14:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR MOPS NATO EWWT KCRM PBTS PHSA PTER IT
09STATE131383LEAHY VETTING FOR LEBANESE TRAINING CANDIDATES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-28 22:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS PHUM LE
09STATE131564LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 821)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vicenza, Italy, 18 January 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in r [...]
2009-12-29 18:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE131657(S/NF) KUDOS AND FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS ON SALEH'S
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE INTERESTED IN RECENT REPORTING ON THE SA'ADA CEASEFIRE TALKS. WE HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING THIS ISSUE CLOSELY AND APPRECIATE THE UNIQUE INSIGHT OFFERED BY EMBASSY SANAA ON THIS ISSUE. SANAA 002176 NOTED THAT PRESIDENT SALEH RELOCATED A MILITARY COMMAND CENTER, RUN B [...]
2009-12-29 20:14:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR YM
09STATE131658LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 829)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the Program in Advanced Security Studies", 26 Mar-18 Jun 2010, Garmisch, Germany. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and pos [...]
2009-12-29 20:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR MASS MARR RO
09STATE131661UN 1267 (AL-QAIDA/TALIBAN) SANCTIONS: SOLICITING
[...] (U) This is an action request. All Action addresses, please see paragraphs 7- 9. Paragraphs 10 ) 49 contain instructions for specific posts. ------------------------------------ SUMMARY and OBJECTIVES ------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Maintaining the legitimacy and effe [...]
2009-12-29 20:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PREL PTER
09STATE131668LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 992)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the FY09 IMET TRAINING IN THE US STARTING DEC.30, 2009. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogat [...]
2009-12-29 20:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE131681LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 967)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the STACS Course in Garmisch, Germany, from February 2-24, 2010. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible [...]
2009-12-29 20:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
09STATE131695LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (TBILISI 2237)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the study tour sponsored by Project Harmony in Burlington and Montpelier, VT and Washington DC. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in [...]
2009-12-29 21:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM SNAR GG
09STATE131720DEMARCHE ON RESTITUTION FOR TANZANIAN TIP VICTIM
[...] This is an action request; please see para 7. 2. BEGIN SUMMARY: Department requests that post present our concerns over the failure of Mr. Alan Mzengi, a Tanzanian diplomat formerly posted in Washington, DC, and his wife, Mrs. Stella Mzengi, to make the court-ordered restitution to Ms. Zipo [...]
2009-12-29 21:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP ELAB KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG TZ
09STATE131739TRAVEL ALERT: INDIA ? SECURITY ISSUES
[...] The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to continuing security concerns in India. The U.S. Government continues to receive information that terrorist groups may be planning attacks in India. Terrorists and their sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and capability to attack ta [...]
2009-12-29 23:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC IN
09STATE131801TERRORIST FINANCE: ACTION REQUEST FOR SENIOR
[...] (U) This is an action request cable. Please see para 3. 2. (S/NF) Summary: In August 2009, Special Representative to the President for Afghanistan and Pakistan (S/SRAP) Ambassador Richard Holbrooke in coordination with the Department of Treasury established the interagency Illicit Finance Task Fo [...]
2009-12-30 13:28:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNEFIN KTFN PTER PINR PREL PK KU AE QA SA
09STATE131827LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (SARAJEVO 1348)
[...] (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the ATA 7048, WMD/CBRN Operations Course. 2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory informatio [...]
2009-12-30 14:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BK
09STATE132004RESPONSE TO VETTING CABLE 09 USMILGP PORT AU PRINCE HA 2
[...] The Department has reviewed the relevant data sources as requested in reftel and has found no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the persons listed in paragraph 2, who have been selected to participate in the Machinery Technician and Boatswains Mate trainings at COGARD [...]
2009-12-30 19:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MARR HA
09STATE132132LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1340
[...] (SBU) As of December 30, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Calero Cerda, Alberto Xavier; Cpt; 05 Apr 1978 Borge mendoza, Jader Antonio; Cpt; 01 Feb 1977 Corrales Estrada, Francis [...]
2009-12-30 22:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE132135LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1354
[...] (SBU) As of December 30, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: Nicaraguan Army Castillo Espinoza, Gustavo Adolfo; Cpt; 17 Sept 1964 Blandino, Miguel Angel; Lt; 13 Jan 1961 Ardon Martinez, Denis Rafa [...]
2009-12-30 22:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE132138LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 1360
[...] (SBU) As of December 30, 2009, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual listed. Unit: n/a Hernandez Paramo, Jorge Alberto; Sub-Comm; 23 Apr 1957 Martinez Granados, Heyton Lenin; Sub-Off; 19 Sept 1986 Guido Barrios, Edgar [...]
2009-12-30 22:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
09STATE132577REPLY TO EMBASSY REQUEST FOR BULGARIA TO BE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-31 20:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BU
09STATE132604PREPARING FOR ADDITIONAL SOMALI REFUGEE FLOWS
[...] (C) ACTION REQUEST: In view of likely significant refugee outflows from Somalia to neighboring countries in the Horn of Africa in early 2010, addressees are requested to urgently provide their best advice on how the USG can work with host governments, including in consultation with other rel [...]
2009-12-31 21:14:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREF PREL DJ ET EU KE SO YM
09STATE132608TRAVEL WARNING: SOMALIA
[...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Somalia and recommends that U.S. citizens avoid all travel to Somalia. This replaces the Travel Warning dated November 15 2008, to update information on security concerns. 2. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens agai [...]
2009-12-31 23:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC SO KE
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