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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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00THEHAGUE1996 OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF EARTH CHARTER IN THE HAGUE
[...] ON JUNE 29, THE EARTH CHARTER COMMISSION HELD A CONFERENCE IN THE HAGUE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHING THE EARTH CHARTER CAMPAIGN. MIKHAIL GORBACHEV, A CO-CHAIR OF THE EARTH CHARTER COMMISSION, ATTENDED THE LAUNCH AS DID HER MAJESTY QUEEN BEATRIX OF THE NETHERLANDS, AND RUUD LUBBERS, FORMER DUTCH PRIME [...]
2000-06-30 14:44:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SENV NL UN
01ABUJA2685ILC BALLOT BID FOR NIGERIAN ATTORNEY GENERAL AND
[...] This is an action request for IO and AF: see para 5. 2. During an October 16 meeting with Nigeria's Attorney General and Minister of Justice Bola Ige, the Ambassador learned that Nigeria had nominated Ige for a seat on the International Law Commission (ILC) and has been lobbying for his c [...]
2001-10-20 08:19:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM NI UN
01ABUJA3207ECOWAS: KOUYATE'S FUTURE
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 5. 2. (C) During a December 7 meeting (septel),ECOWAS Executive Secretary Kouyate told Ambassador Jeter that he would not SIPDIS seek a one-year extension as Executive Secretary. Kouyate thought it was time to go and did not want to stand in [...]
2001-12-14 14:53:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL NI ECOWAS UN
02ABUJA2565ECOWAS: LIBERIA CONTACT GROUP MEETING
[...] (SBU) I managed to reach ECOWAS Executive Secretary Mohammed Chambas before he left Sweden on August 31. Chambas will be traveling in Europe for the rest of this week and returns to Abuja over the weekend. 2. (SBU) The Executive Secretary confirms that ECOWAS is proposing a meeting of th [...]
2002-09-03 13:55:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL XY LI ECOWAS UN
02ABUJA499NIGERIA: PARTICIPATION IN THE MARCH 18-22 UN
[...] Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is now planning to attend the UN Conference on Financing for Development. This is a change in plans from just last week. Minister of Finance Adamu Ciroma heads the delegation for the Ministerial. 2. We have no information on side events planned by Nig [...]
2002-02-14 12:21:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EFIN ETRD EAID UN
02AMMAN2609DEMARCHE TO JORDAN ON MCLURG CANDIDACY FOR ACABQ
[...] (C) Ambassador covered ref points on the candidacy of Susan McLurg for the UN Advisory Committee for Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) May 20 with Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher, emphasizing the importance of continued U.S. participation on the ACABQ to ensure Congressional supp [...]
2002-05-22 12:27:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALAORC JO UN
02AMMAN4260U.S. GOALS FOR UNGA DELIVERED TO JORDAN
[...] (C) On July 31, Charge delivered reftel points (left as a non-paper) on U.S. Goals at the 57th UNGA to Ali al-Ayed, personal aide to Foreign Minister Muasher. Al-Ayed (who will be part of the Jordanian delegation to the UNGA) promised to share the non-paper with other relevant MFA officials, a [...]
2002-07-31 14:21:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL JO UNGA UN
02AMMAN426157TH UNGA: JORDANIAN DELEGATION
[...] (U) As per reftel request, Jordan's MFA has provided us the following information regarding the GOJ's delegation to the upcoming 57th UNGA. Standard Response Format: A. Attendance of Head of State: No B. Attendance of Head of Government: No C. Attendance of Foreign Minister: Yes [...]
2002-07-31 14:22:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA JO UNGA UN
02AMMAN439557TH UNGA: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON JORDANIAN
[...] (U) Post has received the following additional information from the Jordanian MFA regarding Foreign Minister Muasher's arrival/departure dates for the UNGA and the composition of Jordan's delegation. 2. (U) Travel Itinerary of Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher: September 10, 2002: 1640: Arr [...]
2002-08-07 08:10:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA JO UNGA UN
02AMMAN5626MFA LEGAL ADVISOR SAYS ARTICLE 98 AGREEMENT STILL
[...] (U) This is an action request for the Department. See para 5 below. 2. (C) MFA Legal Advisor Samer Naber told PolCouns September 29 that the GOJ has not yet reached a conclusion on whether it can sign a bilateral Article 98 agreement with the U.S. He noted that, although Justice Minis [...]
2002-09-30 14:37:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV US JO UN
02AMMAN6939UNRWA AND FAA 301(C) COMPLIANCE: VIEWS FROM GAZA
[...] (U) This message has been cleared by Embassy Tel Aviv. 2. (C) Summary: In the course of November 18 meetings with UNRWA's Gaza program chiefs, regional refcoord reviewed UNRWA's compliance with section 301(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act. The Relief and Social Services Chief told refco [...]
2002-11-27 14:41:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL EAID KPAL KWBG IS JO UN
02COLOMBO1663 Additional information on VIP attendance at
[...] Per Refs B and C, Mission has requested the additional information on VIP attendance at the 57th UNGA from the Sri Lankan and Maldivian Governments. 2. Although the GSL has provided a list of attendees (see Ref D),it has not yet provided us all of the required additional information for [...]
2002-09-09 10:41:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA ASEC CE MV UNGA UN
02COLOMBO1954 Maldives: President Goyoom announces cabinet
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (U) In an October 9 announcement, Maldivian President Maumoon Gayoom announced changes to his cabinet, and appointed new ambassadors to Sri Lanka and the UN. Please see Para four for a complete listing of the ne [...]
2002-10-18 05:54:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR PHUM MV UN
02COLOMBO2323 During Mission visit, Maldivian MFA says it is
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: During a December 17 meeting in Male, Polchief urged the Maldivian government to sign an ICC Article 98 agreement with the U.S. MFA Permanent Secretary Shaheed replied that the GoRM continued to SIPDIS review the proposal, which it viewed in a "favorable light." Shaheed [...]
2002-12-18 11:25:00Embassy ColomboSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PTER ECON MV KICC UN
02HANOI589VIETNAM'S INCREASING ROLE IN THE INTERNATIONAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY. VIETNAM HAS MOVED STEADILY TO INCREASE ITS PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL AND MULTILATERAL FORA SINCE THE COMMUNIST PARTY (CPV) DIRECTED THE GVN TO IMPLEMENT A MORE OUTWARD ORIENTED FOREIGN POLICY AT THE SEVENTH PARTY CONGRESS IN 1991. TODAY, VIETNAM HAS MEMBERSHIP IN 62 GLOBA [...]
2002-03-14 09:54:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI EAID ECON VM UN HUMANR APEC ASEAN
02HARARE2689FURTHER DEVELOPMENT ON DETENTION OF US/UN STAFF IN
[...] (c) Summary. The November 15 detention of a U.S. diplomat, a UN officer, and two Zimbabwean nationals (ref a) continues to reverberate. Following Ambassador's meeting with the MFA (ref b),GOZ official also met with UNDP Deputy Resident Representative after the latter submitted a note of pr [...]
2002-11-25 12:08:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPREL ODIP EAID ASEC ZI UN
02ISTANBUL2107ANNAN CYPRUS PLAN: ISTANBUL COMMENTATORS
[...] (C) Summary: Turks in Istanbul continue to debate the merits and drawbacks of a possible Cyprus settlement in the wake of Denktas's acceptance of the UN plan as a "basis for negotiations." Consensus among the experts with whom we have spoken in Istanbul (including Turkish Cypriots, journalist [...]
2002-12-04 10:00:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TU GR CY UN
02JAKARTA1407EAST TIMOR: XANANA GUSMAO WINS PRESIDENCY;
[...] SUMMARY. NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE HERO XANANA GUSMAO HAS WON A RESOUNDING VICTORY TO BECOME THE FIRST-EVER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF EAST TIMOR. XANANA WON 83 PERCENT OF ALL VALID VOTES CAST. XANANA, WHILE MINDFUL OF THE PRESIDENT'S CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS, INTENDS TO PLAY A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN [...]
2002-04-18 01:36:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV UN
02JAKARTA685EAST TIMOR: XANANA GUSMAO -- FINALLY -- DECLARES
[...] SUMMARY. NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE HERO XANANA GUSMAO DECLARED HIS INTENT TO BECOME THE FIRST-EVER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF EAST TIMOR. WITH LESS THAN 90 MINUTES TO GO BEFORE THE FILING DEADLINE EXPIRED, GUSMAO ACCEPTED THE NOMINATION OF MINOR OPPOSITION PARTIES TO THE CHAGRIN OF THE MAJORITY PARTY [...]
2002-02-27 10:34:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV UN
02KATHMANDU362NEPALI CANDIDATE FOR HIGH REPRESENTATIVE OF
[...] This is an action request. Please see Para 4. 2. The Embassy has received a diplomatic note, dated February 13, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting USG support for the Government of Nepal's candidate for the position of UN Secretary General High Representative for Least Devel [...]
2002-02-14 11:55:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL NP UN
02KUWAIT5374(C) UN/IRAQ: USING THE 12/18 SESSION TO CONDEMN
[...] (C) Post concurs that the 12/18 UNSC session to receive the report from Coordinator for Kuwaiti Property Yuli Vorontsov provides a good opportunity for the USG to denounce Saddam's December 7 speech addressed to the Kuwaitis, which was billed as an apology but was in fact filled with insults, [...]
2002-12-15 06:52:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL IZ KU UN
02ROME1IDENTIFYING FOOD NEEDS IN AFGHANISTAN: NOW
[...] SUMMARY. U.S. MISSION/ROME OFFICERS MET ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 WITH THE U.N. WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AED) AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, MOHAMMED ZEJJARI. AS WINTER FOOD NEEDS IN AFGHANISTAN ARE BEING MET BY WFP'S CURRENT OPERATION (ALMOST 120,000 TONS DISPATCHED [...]
2002-01-02 05:28:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFPO UN AFGHANISTAN
02ROME1011 LIBERIA: INSECURITY COUPLED WITH FOOD
[...] USAID STAFF FROM THE U.S. MISSION IN ROME AND FOOD FOR PEACE/WASHINGTON TRAVELED TO GUINEA, SIERRA LEONE, AND LIBERIA JANUARY 27 THROUGH FEBRUARY 7 TO REVIEW THE FOOD SECURITY SITUATION FOR REFUGEES, INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPS),AND RESIDENTS OF THESE COMMUNITIES HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY [...]
2002-02-26 16:27:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN
02ROME1182 SIERRA LEONE: A BRIGHTER FUTURE IN FOOD
[...] USAID STAFF FROM THE U.S. MISSION IN ROME AND FOOD UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 03 ROME 01182 01 OF 13 070642Z FOR PEACE/WASHINGTON TRAVELED TO GUINEA, SIERRA LEONE, AND LIBERIA JANUARY 27 THROUGH FEBRUARY 7 TO REVIEW THE FOOD SECURITY SITUATION FOR REFUGEES, INTERNALL [...]
2002-03-07 06:07:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF WFP UN
02ROME1229GOI'S REACTION TO THE NEW ZINNI MISSION AND
[...] (C) ON MARCH 8, POL MC AND NEA WATCHER DELIVERED REFTEL POINTS AND THE PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT TO LUCA FERRARI, THE MFA'S OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR ISRAEL AND PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS. POL MC STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING THE EU AND THE US SPEAK THE SAME MESSAGE ON THE MEPP: IT'S IMPERATIVE FOR ARAF [...]
2002-03-08 15:19:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL IS XF US IT UN
02ROME1230GOI SUPPORT FOR USG FRY PRIORITIES
[...] (C) ON MARCH 7, POLOFF DELIVERED POINTS REF A TO MFA FRY DESK OFFICER ANDREA POMPERMAIER. AFTER CONSULTING WITH HIS SUPERIORS, POMPERMAIER TOLD POLOFF ON MARCH 8 THAT THE GOI APPRECIATED USG EFFORTS TO PUSH THE FRY ON THE VARIOUS ISSUES OUTLINED REFTEL. THE ITALIAN EMBASSY IN BELGRADE HAD [...]
2002-03-08 15:35:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALIT PREL SR KAWC UN
02ROME1516ITALIAN SCIENTOLOGIST REQUESTS (FURTHER) USG HELP
[...] (C) A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY IN ITALY VISITED US 3/25, SEEKING FURTHER USG HELP IN BEHALF OF TWO SCIENTOLOGY MEMBERS CURRENTLY IMPRISONED IN EGYPT. HE HOPED FURTHER USG HELP WOULD BE DECISIVE AND SWAY GOE AUTHORITIES TO DEPORT THE TWO. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) FABIO AMIC [...]
2002-03-26 09:37:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALKIRF PHUM KPAL EG IS IT UN
02ROME1587 MEETINGS WITH WORLD FOOD PROGRAM ON FINANCIAL
[...] A TEAM OF USAID/DCHA/FFP AND USAID/FM REPRESENTATIVES AND US MISSION/ROME PERSONNEL CONDUCTED TWO DAYS OF MEETINGS WITH THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM'S (WFP) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STAFF TO RESOLVE ISSUES RELATED TO THE CLOSING OF ACCOUNTS FOR COMPLETED USG-FINANCED ACTIVITIES. THESE MEETINGS WERE DE [...]
2002-03-28 15:53:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID WFP UN
02ROME1818SICHAN SIV ROME MEETINGS CONCERNING UNGASS ON
[...] (SBU) ACCOMPANIED BY POLOFFS, AMBASSADOR TO THE UN CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 ROME 01818 111403Z ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL SICHAN SIV AND L/HRR MICHAEL DENNIS MET 4/10 WITH OFFICIALS FROM THE MINISTRIES OF LABOR/WELFARE AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO DISCUSS ISSUES BEFOR [...]
2002-04-11 13:11:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPHUM SOCI IT EUN UNICEF UN
02ROME19 WFP PLANS TO ASSIST THE AFGHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL AND
[...] AS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF ITS NEXT EMERGENCY (EMOP) OPERATION APPEAL (FROM APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER 2002),WFP IS PLANNING FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR 270,000 PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, FOOD AID FOR TRAINING 50,000 TEACHERS, ASSISTANCE TO 75,000 ENROLLED IN NON-FORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, AND FOOD-FOR-WORK [...]
2002-01-02 15:15:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN AFGHANISTAN
02ROME1963 FAO LOCUST CONTROL EFFORTS IN AFGHANISTAN
[...] U.S. MISSION REPRESENTATIVES MET WITH FAO LOCUST EXPERTS ON APRIL 17 TO DISCUSS FAO LOCUST CONTROL ACTIVITIES IN AFGHANISTAN. FAO PROVIDED A STATUS REPORT ON LOCUST CONTROL BY PROVINCE AND DISCUSSED CONCERNS OVER PRESSURES, IN CERTAIN AREAS OF AFGHANISTAN, FOR FAO AND COOPERATING PARTNERS TO [...]
2002-04-22 04:50:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC FAO UN
02ROME1982UN INTER-AGENCY STANDING COMMITTEE STATEMENT ON
[...] THE UN'S INTER-AGENCY STANDING COMMITTEE (IASC),WHICH MET IN ROME APRIL 9-10, EXPRESSED ITS CONCERN THAT A NUMBER OF COUNTRIES WITHIN SOUTHERN AFRICA WILL REQUIRE A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN 2002. THE PRESENT FOOD SECURITY SITUATION IN THE REGION IS ADJUDGED THE WORST [...]
2002-04-23 06:41:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF PHUM WFP UN UNSC
02ROME2030 AFGHAN TRANSIT TRADE AGREEMENT AND USE OF PORT BIN
[...] WFP'S INTERNATIONAL CARGO SURVEYOR IN KARACHI SUGGESTS THAT THE 1965 AFGHAN TRANSIT TRADE AGREEMENT BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE PORT BIN QASIM. THIS MODERN PAKISTANI PORT FACILITY, BUILT IN THE MID-1970S, COULD HELP FACILITATE MOVEMENT OF MATERIAL FOR THE AFGHAN RECONSTRUCTION EFFORT. END SUMMARY. [...]
2002-04-26 07:12:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN AFGHANISTAN
02ROME2065 MOUNTING CHALLENGES LAY AHEAD FOR THE U.N.
[...] SENIOR EMERGENCY COORDINATOR (SEC) IN THE U.S. MISSION IN ROME TO THE U.N. AGENCIES TRAVELED TO ANGOLA APRIL 13--20 TO REVIEW THE OPERATIONS OF THE U.N. WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) AND THE EMERGENCY COORDINATION UNIT OF THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION OF THE U.N. (FAO/ECU) AND TO LOOK AT [...]
2002-04-29 13:54:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR AORC PREF WFP UN
02ROME2217SUDAN CEASEFIRE: ITALY CANNOT CONTRIBUTE TO
[...] (C) POLOFF MET WITH PAOLA IMPERIALE, MFA OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR EAST AFRICAN AFFAIRS, ON MAY 2 AT THE MFA. IMPERIALE HAD REQUESTED THE MEETING BECAUSE SHE DID NOT WANT TO DISCUSS BY TELEPHONE THE GOI'S ISSUES WITH FUNDING THE INTERNATIONAL MONITORING UNIT FOR THE NUBA MOUNTAINS CEASE-FIRE. 2 [...]
2002-05-07 14:30:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS SU IT UN
02ROME2256ITALY ON IRAN'S PASTEUR INSTITUTE: NOTHING
[...] (C) SUMMARY. ITALY AND IRAN HAVE BROKEN OFF NEGOTIATIONS THAT HAD BEEN AIMED AT LENDING ITALIAN KNOW-HOW TO VACCINE PRODUCTION EFFORTS AT IRAN'S PASTEUR INSTITUTE. THE ITALIAN MFA REPORTS THAT IRAN BALKED AT THE STRINGENT INSPECTION PROVISIONS ITALY INSISTED BE INCORPORATED INTO ANY GOI-GOI [...]
2002-05-09 13:44:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL ETTC ETRD IR IT UN
02ROME2257ITALY SAYS IRAN MAY REALLY NEED SPEED BOATS
[...] (C) ACTION REQUEST AND SUMMARY. ITALY WILL INVESTIGATE REFTEL POTENTIAL SALE OF HIGH-SPEED BOATS TO IRAN BUT, AT LEAST PRELIMINARILY, DOES NOT NECESSARILY AGREE THAT THE SALES WOULD EITHER VIOLATE ITALIAN LAW OR WOULD COME WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF WASSENAAR'S MUNITIONS LIST. MFA'S NONPROLIFERAT [...]
2002-05-09 13:48:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM ETTC IR IT UN EXPORT CONTROLS
02ROME2340 NORTH AFRICA: OUTLOOK FOR DEMOCRACY SUBJECT OF
[...] SUMMARY: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA PRESENTED A CONFERENCE MAY 3-4 ON STRATEGIES FOR A PLURALISTIC FUTURE IN NORTH AFRICA. ACADEMICIANS AND PRACTITIONERS FROM THE UNITED STATES, EUROPE, AND NORTH AFRICA PRESENTED THE HISTORICAL AND PRESENT-DAY CONTEXT IN WHICH DEM [...]
2002-05-14 09:10:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM EAID XI IT UN
02ROME2413PERES-BERLUSCONI MEETING: A READ-OUT
[...] (C) POLOFF MET WITH THE SPOKESMAN OF THE EMBASSY OF ISRAEL IN ROME TO OBTAIN A READ-OUT OF THE MAY 10 ROME MEETING BETWEEN PERES AND BERLUSCONI. WE ALSO OBTAINED A READ-OUT OF THE SAME MEETING FROM THE MFA. BOTH READ-OUTS WERE CONSISTENT. CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 R [...]
2002-05-16 14:49:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL IS XF IT UN
02ROME2602ITALY SUPPORTS SOMALI PEACE, NOT PUNTLAND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: THE MFA DENIES REF REPORT THAT ITALY HAS CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 ROME 02602 291334Z PROMISED MILITARY AID TO PUNTLAND. THE GOI HAS NO PLANS TO AID PUNTLAND BUT IS OFFERING AID FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE SOMALI PEACE PROCESS AND COULD EXTEN [...]
2002-05-29 14:08:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS SO IT UN
02ROME2629 ANNUAL SESSION OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM EXECUTIVE
[...] THE BOARD SESSION TOOK PLACE AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF EVER- INCREASING EMERGENCY NEEDS AND HOW BEST TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY LEVEL OF RESOURCES TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR WFP. ON PROTECTION FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND OTHER ABUSES OF POWER BY UN PERSONNEL IN HUMANITAR [...]
2002-05-31 07:54:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
02ROME2648 SECOND REGULAR SESSION OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
[...] DESPITE PRECIPITOUSLY DECLINING RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPMENT, THE BOARD APPROVED COUNTRY PROGRAMMES FOR RWANDA, ZAMBIA AND BOLIVIA, WITH A TOTAL COMMITMENT OF USD (U.S. DOLLARS) 116.3 MILLION. A COUNTRY STRATEGY OUTLINE (CSO) WAS APPROVED FOR ETHIOPIA. BUDGET INCREASES FOR THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, [...]
2002-05-31 14:24:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
02ROME2673 WFP POST-DELIVERY LOSSES IN BANGLADESH
[...] IN BANGLADESHI PORTS DURING 2001, WFP SUSTAINED POST- DELIVERY LOSSES OF 2,824 METRIC TONS (VALUED AT USD 343,388). WFP HAS INSTITUTED A POLICY (CONTAINED IN ITS 2001-2005 COUNTRY PROGRAM OPERATIONAL CONTRACT WITH THE GOB) WHICH STIPULATES THAT FOR BULK WHEAT SHIPMENTS LANDED QUANTITIES WILL E [...]
2002-06-03 15:10:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
02ROME2727WFP LOGISTICS-MOVING FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS IN ANGOLA
[...] SENIOR EMERGENCY COORDINATOR IN THE U.S. MISSION IN ROME TO THE U.N. AGENCIES TRAVELED TO ANGOLA APRIL 13-- 20 TO REVIEW THE OPERATIONS OF THE U.N. WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) AND THE EMERGENCY COORDINATION UNIT OF THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION OF THE U.N. (FAO/ECU),AS WELL AS TO LOOK [...]
2002-06-06 12:53:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF WFP UN
02ROME303CONCERNS VOICED ON THE U.N. WORLD FOOD
[...] SUMMARY. U.S. MISSION/ROME OFFICERS MET ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 WITH THE U.N. WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AED) AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, MOHAMED ZEJJARI TO EXPRESS U.S. CONCERNS ABOUT THE SOON TO BE RELEASED NEW EMERGENCY OPERATION (EMOP) FOR AFGHANISTAN. THE PR [...]
2002-01-21 10:49:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFPO UN AFGHANISTAN
02ROME3217ITALY: REACTION TO THE PRESIDENT'S JUNE 24 SPEECH
[...] (U) SUMMARY: THE GOI INITIALLY EXPRESSED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE PRESIDENT'S JUNE 24 SPEECH ON THE MIDDLE EAST TEMPERED WITH CONCERN OVER ARAFAT'S ROLE. AFTER THE G8 SUMMIT, WHERE PM AND ACTING FM BERLUSCONI HAD A CHANCE TO SPEAK WITH PRESIDENT BUSH AND WAS REPORTEDLY "OVERWHELMED" BY THE EVI [...]
2002-07-02 08:01:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL IS US XF IT UN
02ROME3319DUTCH QUERY ITALIANS ABOUT ISRAELI PARTICIPATION
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARAGRAPH 5. 2. (C) THE DUTCH AMBASSADOR AND DCM IN ROME EXPRESSED CONCERN TO EMB OFFICERS REGARDING POSSIBLE ISRAELI PARTICIPATION IN JSF. THE DUTCH AMBASSADOR MENTIONED THE ISSUE AT THE EMBASSY'S JULY 4 RECEPTION, AND THE DUTCH DCM, WILLIAM VAN EE, [...]
2002-07-08 08:53:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALMASS MARR EAIR PREL IT UN
02ROME3328ITALY NOT READY TO RECOGNIZE RAVALOMANANA AS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. IN RESPONSE TO OUR JUNE 27 DEMARCHE ASKING CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 ROME 03328 090150Z THAT ITALY ACCEPT RAVALOMANANA AS PRESIDENT OF MADAGASCAR, THE GOI PROVIDED A NUANCED STATEMENT INDICATING THAT IT IS NOT YET CONVINCED THAT RAVALOMANANA CAN BE [...]
2002-07-08 10:40:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MA IT UN
02ROME3370ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN "SECRET" TALKS IN ROME: AN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: THE MAYOR OF ROME FACILITATED SEVERAL CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 ROME 03370 091535Z MEETINGS BETWEEN THE ISRAELI URI SAVIR AND THE PALESTINIAN ABU ALA LAST YEAR IN ROME. THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT WAS NOT AWARE OF THESE MEETINGS BUT IS ALSO NOT UNDULY CONC [...]
2002-07-09 15:13:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL IS XF IT UN
02ROME3508 UN TO SEEK COMMON POLICY ON GMO FOOD AID?
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: FODAG HAS LEARNED FROM THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (PLEASE PROTECT) THAT THE UN SECRETARY GENERAL HAS ASKED HIS UNDER-SECRETARY GENERAL FOR HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS TO "TAKE THE LEAD IN FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT AND ARTICULATION OF A COHERENT SYSTEM-WIDE POSITION ON THE ISSUE OF IMPO [...]
2002-07-16 08:15:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ETRD EAGR EAID UN FAO WFP
02ROME3534 NGOS AFFILIATED WITH THE UN: SECTION 102
[...] SUMMARY: IN RESPONSE TO REFTEL, THE U.S. MISSION/ROME HAS OBTAINED LISTS OF NGOS AFFILIATED WITH THE U.N. FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO),THE WORLD FOOD UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 ROME 03534 171134Z PROGRAM (WFP) AND THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURE [...]
2002-07-17 11:36:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM SOCI UN FAO WFP
02ROME3566 REVISED UNHCR-WFP MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
[...] UNHCR AND WFP SIGNED A REVISED MEMORANDUM ON JULY 9 AIMED AT FURTHER STRENGTHENING COOPERATION IN THE PROVISION OF FOOD AID FOR REFUGEES AND RETURNEES WORLDWIDE. ON A PILOT ONE-YEAR TRIAL BASIS, WFP WILL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE BASIC FOOD RATION IN FIVE REF [...]
2002-07-19 06:45:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
02ROME3604ITALY BELIEVES ZIMBABWE MUST BE INVITED TO EU-SADC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: IN RESPONSE TO REFTEL DEMARCHE REQUESTING THAT ZIMBABWE BE EXCLUDED FROM THE NOVEMBER EU MEETING WITH THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (SADC),THE MFA'S OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR SOUTHERN AFRICAN AFFAIRS STATED THAT THE CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 RO [...]
2002-07-22 16:32:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL ECIN ZI IT UN
02ROME3669ITALY PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO CUBANS SELECTED BY
[...] (C) IN RESPONSE TO REFTEL DEMARCHE, MFA OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR CENTRAL AMERICA NICOLO' GORETTI DE FLAMINI TOLD POLOFF JULY 23 THAT THE GOI PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO CUBANS AS PART OF A FIFTEEN-YEAR OLD CULTURAL-SCIENTIFIC ACCORD BETWEEN THE GOI AND GOC. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE ACCORD, THE GOC CH [...]
2002-07-25 07:26:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON EAID CU IT UN
02ROME3706PARTNERSHIP TO CUT HUNGER AND POVERTY IN AFRICA -
[...] USAID ADMINISTRATOR ANDREW NATSIOS, THE PRESIDENTS OF GHANA, MOZAMBIQUE AND UGANDA, STATE DEPARTMENT'S UNDERSECRETARY AL LARSON, PRESIDENT MCPHERSON OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, AND OFFICIALS OF USDA AND THE WORLD BANK - JOINTLY LAUNCHED ON JUNE 11 IN ROME A MAJOR U.S.-AFRICAN CONSORTIUM TO C [...]
2002-07-29 09:20:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
02ROME3899 FAO RELUCTANT TO CLARIFY POSITION ON GM FOOD AID, EVEN
[...] SUMMARY - ACTING PERMREP AND AG COUNSELOR MET WITH TOP LEVEL FAO OFFICIALS TO EXPRESS GRAVE CONCERN WITH GUIDANCE THAT IS BEING DISSEMINATED IN SOUTHERN AFRICAN COUNTRIES BY FAO REPRESENTATIVES. FAO'S MIXED MESSAGE HAS MADE LOCAL GOV'T OFFICIALS MORE RELUCTANT TO ACCEPT U.S. FOOD AID LIKELY [...]
2002-08-09 05:31:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAID ETRD EAGR FAO WFP WHO UNAORC UN
02ROME393457TH UNGA: ITALY SHARES U.S. GOALS
[...] (C) IN A MEETING WITH THE MFA'S ACTING OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR UN AFFAIRS, MARIO BALDI, POLOFF CONVEYED MESSAGES ON U.S. GOALS FOR THE 57TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY (UNGA) (REF D) AND ON THE CANDIDACY OF RUTH WEDGWOOD FOR THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE (REF A). BALDI STATED THAT THE GOI SHARED USG G [...]
2002-08-09 13:26:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALAORC PREL PHUM ECON PARM EFIN IT UNGA UN
02ROME4048DG DIOUF SPEAKS TO US PERMREP ON GM FOOD ISSUES
[...] SUMMARY - US MISSION REPRESENTATIVES MET WITH FAO DG JACQUES DIOUF TO DISCUSS FAO'S ROLE IN THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. WE URGED FAO TO TAKE A PUBLIC STANCE ON BIOTECH FOODS TO CLARIFY MISUNDERSTANDINGS OF POLITICAL LEADERS BASED, AT LEAST IN PART, ON MISINFORMATION DISSEMI [...]
2002-08-19 15:06:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAID ETRD EAGR FAO WFP WHO UNAORC UN
02ROME4208 WFP ACTIONS TO PREVENT SEXUAL ABUSE AND
[...] WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) IS ACTIVELY IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE UNICEF-OCHA TASK FORCE ON PROTECTION FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE IN HUMANITARIAN CRISES, AS AGREED TO BY THE UN INTER-AGENCY STANDING COMMITTEE (IASC) ON JUNE 20. A WFP-INTERNAL ACTION PLAN HAS BEEN FINALIZED [...]
2002-08-29 10:53:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF AORC EU EAGR WFP UN
02ROME4499 FAO'S EXTERNAL AUDITOR RECOMMENDS OVERHAUL OF
[...] FAO'S EXTERNAL AUDITOR, WHILE ISSUING AN UNQUALIFIED AUDIT OPINION ON FAO'S BIENNIUM ACCOUNTS FOR 2000-2001, HAS RAISED CONCERNS RELATED TO THE ADEQUACY AND GENERAL EFFECTIVENESS OF FAO'S INTERNAL AUDIT MECHANISM. THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR HAS OUTLINED A NUMBER OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED INCLUDING ES [...]
2002-09-17 06:30:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
02ROME4735ETHIOPIAN DROUGHT - SUSTANTIVE FOOD DEFICITS
[...] USMISSION/ROME HUMANITARIAN ATTACHE VISITED ETHIOPIA SEPTEMBER 16-20, AND TRAVELED IN DROUGHT AFFECTED WOREDAS OF EAST AND WEST HARARGE REGION. ASSESSMENTS OF THIS AREA, IN ADDITION TO TIGRAY, WOLLO AND THE SOUTHERN REGION - SHOW A SERIOUS EMERGENCY SITUATION DEVELOPING AS THE MAJOR (MEHER) CR [...]
2002-09-30 14:36:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
02ROME4756ERITREAN MAIN CROP SEASON DROUGHT - DIFFICULT TIMES
[...] USMISSION/ROME HUMANITARIAN ATTACHE VISITED ERITREA SEPTEMBER 20-26, AND TRAVELED EXTENSIVELY IN DROUGHT AFFECTED REGIONS. PROSPECTS FOR THE CURRENT MAIN "KIREMTI" HARVEST CROPS AND REGENERATION OF PASTURES ARE POOR FOLLOWING SEVERE AND PROLONGED DROUGHT CONDITIONS IN THE COUNTRY'S MOST GRAIN [...]
2002-10-02 05:13:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
02ROME4912KUCHMA VISIT TO ITALY
[...] (U) GUIDANCE REQUEST. SEE PARA 3. 2. (C) POL MINISTER COUNSELOR USED THE OPPORTUNITY OF HIS COURTESY CALL ON THE NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL (A/S EQUIVALENT) FOR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS PAOLO PUCCI TO UNDERLINE U.S. CONCERNS SECRET PAGE 02 ROME 04912 081516Z OVE [...]
2002-10-08 14:40:00Embassy RomeSECRETPREL PARM IT UP IZ UN
02ROME4959ITALY ON VIETNAMESE MONTAGNARDS: GIVE GVN PROMISE
[...] (C) ON OCTOBER 10 AT THE MFA, POLOFF MET WITH TIZIANA MARINI, DEPUTY OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN AFFAIRS, TO DELIVER REF A DEMARCHE ON PROTECTING VIETNAMESE MONTAGNARDS. AS HER PREDECESSOR RESPONDED TO THE PREVIOUS DEMARCHE ON THIS ISSUE (REF B),MARINI SAID THAT THE GOI WAS ACTIN [...]
2002-10-10 15:09:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL VM CB IT UN
02ROME4963CROATIA/ICTY: GOI SUPPORTS STRONG PRIVATE, NUANCED
[...] (C) DRAWING ON POINTS REFTEL, POL MC ON OCTOBER 4 UNDERLINED TO DIRECTOR OF MFA BALKANS OFFICE MAURIZIO MASSARI USG'S VIEW THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF CROATIA SHOULD COMPLY IMMEDIATELY AND IN FULL WITH THE INDICTMENT BY THE ICTY OF GENERAL BOBETKO. HE UNDERSCORED THE SERIOUS RAMIFICATIONS OF NON [...]
2002-10-11 07:51:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALKAWC KJUS PREL PGOV HR IT UN EUN
02ROME5036ITALY: POINTS FOR PM'S TRIP TO RUSSIA AND
[...] (C) ON OCT 15 DCM BRIEFED PM BERLUSCONI DIPLOMATIC ADVISOR CASTELLANETA ON USG CONCERNS REGARDING RUSSIAN POLICIES TOWARD IRAQ AND IRAN, USING POINTS IN REF A, IN PREPARATION FOR THE PM'S OCT 16 MEETING WITH PRESIDENT PUTIN IN MOSCOW. (NOTE: CASTELLANETA HAD REQUESTED THIS BRIEFING ON BEHALF OF [...]
2002-10-16 12:27:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP MNUC PARM IT IR IZ RS EUN UN
02ROME5058AMBASSADOR TONY P. HALL IN ZIMBABWE - "NO FAMINE -
[...] A TEAM LED BY AMBASSADOR TONY HALL VISITED ZIMBABWE OCTOBER 08-11 AND FOUND ZIMBABWE SLOUCHING TOWARD A MAJOR HUMANITARIAN DISASTER. NEARLY HALF THE COUNTRY'S POPULATION IS NOW CLASSIFIED BY THE UN AS SERIOUSLY FOOD INSECURE (6.7 MILLION). WHILE EXACERBATED BY SUB-NORMAL RAINFALL THIS YEAR, TH [...]
2002-10-17 09:20:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
02ROME5132 MADAGASCAR AFTER THE POLITICAL CRISIS: AVERTING
[...] FODAG PROJECT BUDGET SPECIALIST VISITED MADAGASCAR SEPTEMBER 17-27 AND TRAVELED TO DROUGHT- AND CYCLONE- AFFECTED AREAS IN THE SOUTH AND EAST OF THE COUNTRY. ASSESSMENTS OF THESE AREAS, AND MEETINGS WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF MADAGASCAR (GOM),THE DONOR COMMUNITY, THE WORLD F [...]
2002-10-22 06:23:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID WFP UN
02ROME5133AMBASSADOR TONY P. HALL IN MALAWI - "THE JOURNEY IS
[...] A TEAM LED BY AMBASSADOR TONY HALL VISITED MALAWI OCTOBER 11-13 AND FOUND THAT RELIEF PROGRAMS TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND THE SEVERE FOOD SHORTAGE ARE PROGRESSING WELL, ALTHOUGH THE NEED TO EXPAND AND ACCELERATE OPERATIONS REMAINS AS MORE AND MORE HOUSEHOLDS GO WITHOUT FOOD. NEARLY THIRTY PERCENT [...]
2002-10-22 06:49:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
02ROME5236 DEEPENING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN COTE
[...] ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, THE U.N. WORLD FOOD PROGRAMS PLANS TO LAUNCH A REGIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATION (EMOP) TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT AND POSSIBLE FUTURE NEEDS DEVELOPING AS A RESULT OF THE DEEPENING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN COTE D'IVOIRE. THE EMOP WILL COVER THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 1, 2002 THROUGH JAN [...]
2002-10-25 13:33:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN
02ROME5308 THIRD REGULAR SESSION OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
[...] THE BOARD SESSION TOOK PLACE AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF EVER- INCREASING EMERGENCY NEEDS (PARTICULARLY IN AFRICA) AND HOW BEST TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY LEVEL OF RESOURCES TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR WFP. 2. ON DONATIONS OF BIOTECH FOODS, THE BOARD TOOK NOTE OF THE WFP [...]
2002-10-30 07:22:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR EU WFP UN
02ROME5324 WFP'S SURGING FOOD AID REQUIREMENTS FOR 2003 -
[...] WFP'S PROJECTED 2003 NEEDS (ALL PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS) ARE ESTIMATED AT 5.3 MILLION TONS (MTS). EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ARE FORECASTED TO REQUIRE 2.6 MILLION MTS, EXCLUDING NORTH KOREA, WESTERN SAHEL REGION AND COTE D'IVOIRE WHERE ASSESSMENTS ARE STILL IN PROGRESS. PROJECTED REQUIREMENTS FOR PR [...]
2002-10-31 07:27:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR EU WFP UN
02ROME5337ITALY-LIBYA: PM BERLUSCONI'S OCT. 28 VISIT TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: ITALIAN MFA SAYS THAT PM BERLUSCONI CONVEYED TO QADHAFI, AT OUR REQUEST, A STRONG MESSAGE ON THE NEED FOR LIBYA TO COMPLY FULLY WITH THE SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS REGARDING LOCKERBIE. THE TWO SIDES FAILED TO REACH AGREEMENT ON A "COMPENSATION" PACKAGE THAT WOULD MAKE LIBYA DROP [...]
2002-10-31 08:48:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG IT LY PREL UN
02ROME5360WESTERN SAHARAN REFUGEES IMPERILED BY LACK OF FOOD
[...] AMBASSADOR WILLIAM SWING, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UN SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR MINURSO (UN MISSION FOR THE REFERENDUM IN WESTERN SAHARA) ADDRESSED WFP'S DONORS ON OCTOBER 25. HE UNDERLINED THAT THE LACK OF FOOD AID AND INSUFFICIENT FUNDING PRESENTLY THREATEN SOME 155,000 WESTERN SAHARAN (SAH [...]
2002-10-31 15:27:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
02ROME5421 LIBERIA: WFP ADDRESSES A GROWING NUMBER OF
[...] USAID STAFF FROM THE U.S. MISSION IN ROME AND FOOD FOR PEACE/WASHINGTON TRAVELED TO GUINEA, LIBERIA, AND SENEGAL SEPTEMBER 29 THROUGH OCTOBER 9 TO REVIEW THE FOOD SECURITY SITUATION FOR REFUGEES, INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPS),AND RESIDENTS UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 03 [...]
2002-11-06 15:23:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN
02ROME544WFP MONITORING - STUDY UNDERTAKEN BY THE ROYAL
[...] A FIVE COUNTRY STUDY OF ONGOING WORLD FOOD PROGRAM OPERATIONS, UNDERTAKEN BY THE ROYAL DANISH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, CONCLUDES THAT: WFP HAS STRENGTHENED THE QUALITY OF ITS OPERATIONS; THERE IS A CLEAR ROLE FOR CAREFULLY TARGETED DEVELOPMENT FOOD AID INTERVENTIONS; IN- KIND FOOD AID SHOU [...]
2002-02-05 13:22:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN EUEAID
02ROME5454 REFUGEE NUMBERS IN GUINEA'S FOREST REGION
[...] USAID STAFF FROM THE U.S. MISSION IN ROME AND FOOD FOR PEACE/WASHINGTON TRAVELED TO GUINEA, LIBERIA, AND SENEGAL SEPTEMBER 29 THROUGH OCTOBER 9 UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 03 ROME 05454 01 OF 10 071545Z TO REVIEW THE FOOD SECURITY SITUATION FOR REFUGEES, INTERNALLY D [...]
2002-11-07 14:35:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN
02ROME5511GERMAN GOVERNMENT (BMZ) PROPOSES AN EXTERNAL
[...] THE GERMAN MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (BMZ) HAS PROPOSED AN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION OF WFP'S DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO AND EXPRESSED THE WISH THAT THE EVALUATION BE CONDUCTED WITH OTHER DONOR PARTNERS. DENMARK AND THE NETHERLANDS ARE SUPPORTIVE. A TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) PAPE [...]
2002-11-13 09:39:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN
02ROME5540WFPASKS SUPPORT OF SECRETARY GENERAL ANNAN TO
[...] (SBU) WFP EXECUTIVE DIRECOR JAMES MORRIS IN A LETTER TO UN SECRETARY-GENERL KOFI ANNAN (DATED OCTOBER 24) UNDERLINED THAT HE UN'S SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON THE RIGHT TO FOOD JEAN ZIEGLER) IS SERIOUSLY DAMAGING THE EFFORTS OFTHE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM TO RESPOND TO FOOD CRISESAROUND THE WORLD, AND PART [...]
2002-11-14 11:58:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN EUEAID
02ROME5584 WFP EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVAL OF PROTRACTED RELIEF
[...] AT ITS THIRD REGULAR SESSION (OCTOBER 21-25),THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVED A PROTRACTED RELIEF AND RECOVERY OPERATION (PRRO) FOR CENTRAL AMERICA - THREE YEARS (MARCH 2003-FEBRUARY 2006),VALUED AT USD 56.62 MILLION, TO ASSIST 690,000 BENEFICIARIES/ANNUM. SEVERE CORN CROP LOS [...]
2002-11-18 12:13:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN
02ROME5771PROJECT MERCY - A PROVEN NGO IMPLEMENTING PARTNER
[...] USMISSION AMBASSADOR TONY HALL HAS KNOWN MATRA GABRE- TSADICK AND HER HUSBAND DEME WHO RUN A NON-GOVERNMENTAL SIPDIS ORGANIZATION CALLED PROJECT MERCY IN THE SOUTHERN REGION (SNNPR) FOR MANY YEARS AND CONSIDERS THEM OUTSTANDING HUMANITARIANS. HE HAS VISITED THEIR PROJECT NEAR BUTAJIRA, IN T [...]
2002-11-29 10:46:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
02ROME5778WFP EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVAL OF PROTRACTED RELIEF
[...] AT ITS THIRD REGULAR SESSION (OCTOBER 21-25),THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVED A PROTRACTED RELIEF AND RECOVERY OPERATION (PRRO) FOR THE WEST AFRICA COASTAL REGION - ONE YEAR (JANUARY- DECEMBER 2003),VALUED AT USD 56.81 MILLION, TO ASSIST 789,430 (INCLUDING 50,000 CONTINGENCY C [...]
2002-11-29 15:11:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN EUEAID
02ROME5788 WFP'S WEST AFRICA REGIONAL AIRCRAFT EXPANDS
[...] THE U.N. WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) HAS ISSUED A NEW SPECIAL OPERATION (SO) FOR ITS WEST AFRICA PASSENGER UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 03 ROME 05788 01 OF 03 021338Z AIRCRAFT SERVICE AND LAST WEEK ISSUED A DONOR'S ALERT FOR THE SO. THE NEW SO REQUESTS 1.2 MILLION USD FOR [...]
2002-12-02 12:11:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN
02ROME5802CHR-59 LIBYAN CHAIRMANSHIP: ITALIANS CONCERNED
[...] ITALY UNDERSTANDS U.S. CONCERNS ABOUT CHR-59'S EFFECTIVENESS UNDER A LIBYAN CHAIR, BUT IS CONCERNED THAT CONTESTING A REGIONAL GROUP'S CONSENSUS CHOICE FOR THE CHAIR WILL SET A BAD PRECEDENT FOR THE COMMISSION'S FUTURE OPERATION, MFA HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE DIRECTOR CALVETTA TOLD US DECEMBER 2. C [...]
2002-12-02 15:19:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPHUM LY IT UN
02ROME5806 PROGRESS ON UNHCR-WFP MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
[...] UNHCR AND WFP SIGNED A REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) ON JULY 9 WHERE IT WAS AGREED THAT, ON A PILOT ONE-YEAR TRIAL BASIS, WFP WILL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE BASIC FOOD RATION IN FIVE REFUGEE PROGRAMS. USMISSION HAS NOW BEEN INFORMED BY WFP THAT BO [...]
2002-12-03 07:15:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
02ROME5813WFP PROPOSES PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S. PEACE CORPS -
[...] WFP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JAMES MORRIS HAS REQUESTED UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS DIRECTOR GADDI H. VASQUEZ TO INVOLVE 1,000 PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS IN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM ACTIVITIES BY 2004. WFP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF GLOBAL FOOD AID FLOWS. THE UNITED STATES IS WFP'S LEADI [...]
2002-12-03 10:32:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
02ROME5830WFP LAUNCHES NORTH KOREA EMERGENCY OPERATION FOR
[...] ON DECEMBER 2, WORLD FOOD PROGRAM LAUNCHED ITS 2003 EMERGENCY OPERATION (EMOP) FOR NORTH KOREA - ONE YEAR UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 03 ROME 05830 01 OF 03 031555Z (JANUARY- DECEMBER 2003),VALUED AT USD 201.08 MILLION, TO ASSIST 6.4 MILLION PEOPLE - MAINLY WOMEN AND [...]
2002-12-03 14:24:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN
02ROME585 GOI WORRIED ABOUT MONTENEGRIN REFERENDUM; LOOKING
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARA 8. 2. (C) SUMMARY: THE GOI AND EU ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY CONCERNED OVER THE POTENTIAL REGIONAL INSTABILITY THAT COULD BE FOMENTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MONTENEGRO. THE EU BELIEVES THAT IT IS NOT TOO LATE FOR THE IC TO STALL THE MOMENTUM TOWARD A REFERENDUM. [...]
2002-02-06 12:35:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALMW PREL SR ZL UN
02ROME5899RSA AMBASSADOR SHEILA SISULU NAMED WFP DEPUTY
[...] WFP HAS ANNOUNCED THE APPOINTMENT OF AMBASSADOR SHEILA SISULU AS DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. AMBASSADOR SISULU WILL ASSUME HER NEW DUTIES ON FEBRUARY 1, 2003. 2. A NATIONAL OF SOUTH AFRICA, AMBASSADOR SISULU BRINGS TO WFP AN EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND AS AN EDUCATION REFORMER AND ANTI-APARTHEID A [...]
2002-12-09 14:57:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
02ROME5916FAO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UPDATE - "AHEAD OF THE
[...] CHRISTOPHER RITTER OF USAID'S BUREAU FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, AGRICULTURE & TRADE (EGAT) RECENTLY REVIEWED FAO'S WORLD AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION CENTRE (WAICENT) AND RELATED PROJECTS IN SETTING STANDARDS IN AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING IN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR DEVE [...]
2002-12-10 14:53:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP FAO UN EUEAID
02ROME5937DUTCH QUESTIONS ON FOOD CRISIS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA
[...] USMISSION PROVIDES A RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS RAISED IN REF A, RELATED TO THE LOCAL AVAILABIITY OF FOOD RESOURCES FOR LOCAL/REGIONAL PURCHASE IN THE HORN OF AFRICA AND THE FOOD AID PIPELINE FOR ETHIOPIA IN EARLY 2003. END SUMMARY. --------------------------------------------- -------------- QUE [...]
2002-12-11 15:03:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU ER ET NL WFP UN
02ROME5961ITALY'S INPUT FOR G-8 GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP MEETING
[...] (C) MFA OFFICIALS IN THE DISARMAMENT BUREAU APOLOGIZED FOR THEIR DELAY IN RESPONDING TO REFTEL QUERIES AND HAVE NOW SHARED WITH US THE POINTS BELOW. 2. (C) STATUS OF DISCUSSIONS WITH RUSSIANS: THE GOI MET WITH THE GOR AT THE POLITICAL DIRECTORS LEVEL IN MOSCOW JULY 15-16, HAD AN INFORMAL M [...]
2002-12-12 12:20:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALKNNP MNUC PARM PREL RS IT UN
02ROME6002CHR-59 LIBYAN CHAIRMANSHIP: ITALIANS COULD ACCEPT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: ITALY CONTINUES TO OPPOSE CONFRONTATIONAL CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 ROME 06002 01 OF 02 161821Z TACTICS TO OVERTURN LIBYA'S CHAIRMANSHIP OF CHR-59 THAT COULD DAMAGE THE COMMISSION'S LONGER-TERM VIABILITY OR THAT LEAD PIECEMEAL TO A FORCED VOTE ON THE [...]
2002-12-16 18:16:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL IT LY UN
02ROME603ITALIAN PROJECT ON TRACK II DIPLOMACY BETWEEN
[...] (U) SENSING THAT THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST HAS REACHED "DESPERATE" MEASURES, THE ITALIAN MFA FUNDED AN INITIATIVE CALLED "MEETING THE OTHER", A FORUM FOR ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN CIVIL SOCIETIES TO DIALOGUE. THE FIRST OF SUCH MEETINGS TOOK PLACE FEB 4. 2. (U) AMBASSADOR ANTONIO BADIN [...]
2002-02-07 13:27:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IT IS GZ UN
02ROME6094NETANYAHU IN ROME: SUCCESSFUL FIRST TRIP AS FM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: ROME WAS ISRAEL FM NETANYAHU'S FIRST STOP IN HIS FIRST EUROPEAN TOUR SINCE HE ASSUMED THE FUNCTIONS OF FM. BOTH SIDES PLACED EMPHASIS ON THE GREATER BALANCE IN ITALY'S CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 ROME 06094 201802Z APPROACH TO THE MIDDLE EAST SINCE BERL [...]
2002-12-20 17:33:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALIS IT PREL KPAL UN
02ROME6146DEEPENING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS - "THE ANGUISH OF NORTHERN UGANDA" HARVESTED IN JANUARY, HAVE BEEN LOST, INCREASING THE DEPENDENCY ON ASSISTANCE FROM OUTSIDE.
[...] USMISSION/ROME HUMANITARIAN ATTACHE VISITED UGANDA DECEMBER 18-23, AND TRAVELED IN GULU DISTRICT IN THE NORTHERN REGION. SERIOUS INSECURITY THROUGHOUT THE REGION (GULU, KITGUM, LIRA AND PADER DISTRICTS) HAS LED TO THE DISPLACEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 735,000 PEOPLE INTO CONGESTED SETTLEMENTS. THE [...]
2002-12-27 15:40:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
02ROME639ITALIAN SUPPORT FOR SOMALI PEACE INITIATIVES
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: BECAUSE OF ITALY'S HISTORIC TIES WITH SOMALIA AND ETHIOPIA, THE GOI IS PLAYING A STRONG ROLE IN THE SOMALI PEACE PROCESS. IT APPEARS TO SEE ITS ROLE AS BOTH ENCOURAGING ALLIED STATES TO SUPPORT THE MOI-LED RECONCILIATION EFFORT AND RECONCILING SOMALI-ETHIOPIAN [...]
2002-02-08 16:05:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPGOV SO ET IT UN
02ROME66UNIFIL MANDATE RENEWAL NOTICE: ITALIAN VIEWS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. THE GOI WILL VIEW WITH GREAT INTEREST, AND SOME CONCERN, PRECISE PLANS FOR RESTRUCTURING/DOWNSIZING OF UNIFIL. THIS STEMS IN LARGE PART FROM TODAY'S HEIGHTENED TENSIONS IN THE REGION, BUT IS ALSO LINKED TO ITALY'S GENERAL PREFERENCE FOR EMPLOYING MULTILATERAL PEACEKEEPING FORCES. [...]
2002-01-04 18:08:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALKPKO PREL MARR IT IS LE SY UN
02ROME713ARGENTINA: ITALY'S APPROACH RESEMBLES OURS
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE. SEE PARA 9. 2. (C) SUMMARY: ON FEB 11, EMBOFFS CALLED ON COUNSELOR GIORGIO DI PIETROGIACOMO, MFA'S OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR SOUTH AMERICA, TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION ON DISCUSSIONS WITH ARGENTINE FOREIGN MINISTER RUCKAUF IN BOTH WASHINGTON AND ROME. ITALY HAS SIGNI [...]
2002-02-12 16:53:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL EFIN AR IT UN
02ROME816GOI ASSISTANCE TO KOSOVO
[...] No summary [...]
2002-02-15 16:32:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID IT PREL UN
02ROME817 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR RELIEF ACTIVITIES
[...] USAID/PPC'S HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE ADVISOR VISITED ROME JANUARY 20-23, 2002 TO PROMOTE THE USE OF CRUDE MORTALITY RATE (CMR) AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN UNDER FIVE AS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS IN THE U.N. WORLD FOOD PROGRAM'S (WFP) RELIEF ACTIVITIES. THESE MEETINGS RESULTED IN WFP'S AGREE [...]
2002-02-15 16:35:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID WFP UN
02ROME818GOI ASSISTANCE TO PAKISTAN
[...] THE MAJOR COMPONENT OF ITALY'S BILATERAL ASSISTANCE EFFORT IN PAKISTAN IS THE $80 MILLION IN DEBT RELIEF EXTENDED IN DECEMBER, 2001. RAFFAELA DI MARO AND GIORGIO LECCESI, BOTH WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS OF THE ITALIAN MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE, TOLD ECOUN AND ECONOFF T [...]
2002-02-15 17:09:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EFIN IT PREL UN
02ROME886 FIRST REGULAR SESSION OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
[...] DESPITE OBJECTIONS TO THE PROCESS, THE BOARD WELCOMED THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE UN SECRETARY GENERAL AND THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FAO'S INTENTION IS APPOINT JAMES T. MORRIS (AMCIT) AS THE NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WORLD FOOD PROGRAM. ON WFP'S SIZABLE CASH AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, THE BOARD REQ [...]
2002-02-21 16:00:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
02TEGUCIGALPA2523HONDURAS GENERALLY SUPPORTIVE OF U.S. GOALS FOR
[...] EmbOffs have demarched MFA officials several times in August/September on U.S. goals for the 57th UNGA and the GOH will be generally supportive. Post has the following comments about the GOH positions on key issues raised in ref F, in addition to those included in ref E e-mail: -- On counter [...]
2002-09-10 15:16:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC PHUM ECON OTRA HO UNGA UN
02VATICAN173SANT'EGIDIO WANTS VOTE ON ITS ECOSOC CANDIDACY
[...] (SBU) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE. SANT'EGIDIO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SPECIALIST MARIO GIRO CALLED DCM 01/10 TO SEEK USG SUPPORT IN FORWARDING THE SANT'EGIDIO CANDIDACY TO BE AN OBSERVER NGO AT THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 00173 111447 [...]
2002-01-11 14:36:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL VT UN
02VATICAN180PAPAL ADDRESS FOCUSES ON VIOLENCE, RESPONSIBILITY
[...] IN HIS ANNUAL SPEECH TO THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS, POPE JOHN PAUL II OFFERED HIS VERSION OF THE STATE OF THE WORLD, FOCUSING ON AREAS TRADITIONALLY OF CONCERN TO THE CHURCH. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 00180 111548Z ESCHEWING FOR THE MOST PART HIS TRADITIONAL EXHO [...]
2002-01-11 15:39:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL VT UN
02VATICAN2148UNGASS - FOLLOWUP TO DEMARCHE
[...] (C) AS PROMISED REF B, POLOFF FOLLOWED UP WITH VATICAN MFA UN DESK OFFICER MONS. DOMINIQUE MAMBERTI MAY 2, TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE VATICAN HAD CONTACTED LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES MENTIONED IN REF A INSTRUCTION. MAMBERTI HAD MET WITH AND PASSED A PRO MEMORIA WITH THE VATICAN'S POSITION ON UNGA [...]
2002-05-03 14:18:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL AORC VT UN
02VATICAN3633WORKING WITH THE HOLY SEE IN INTERNATIONAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: THE HOLY SEE ACTIVELY SEEKS TO INFLUENCE UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 03633 01 OF 03 231457Z THE POLICIES OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS AND PARTICIPATES INTENSELY IN THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THESE TO PROMOTE ITS OWN AGENDA, PARTICU [...]
2002-07-23 14:56:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV AORC VT UN VTPREL
02VATICAN5404 HOLY SEE NOMINATES NEW VATICAN PERMANENT OBSERVER
[...] (U) POPE JOHN PAUL II HAS APPOINTED UNDERSECRETARY FOR RELATIONS WITH STATES (DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER) MONSIGNOR UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 05404 060634Z CELESTINO MIGLIORE TO BE THE HOLY SEE'S PERMANENT OBSERVER AT THE UNITED NATIONS IN NEW YORK. MIGLIORE R [...]
2002-11-06 05:27:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINR VT UN
03ABUDHABI3058UAEG ATTENDEES AT 58TH UNGA GENERAL DEBATE
[...] No summary [...]
2003-06-28 13:31:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA PREL UN OTRA KSEP TC
03ABUDHABI5056UNGA DEMARCHES ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN TURKMENISTAN,
[...] Embassy delivered ref A (UNGA Resolution on Human Rights in Turkmenistan) talking points to the MFA Department of American, European and Oceanic Affairs on November 22. We requested that these be forwarded to the MFA Director for International Organizations, who is currently out of country, a [...]
2003-11-23 09:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDUN UNGA PHUM PREL IR TX TC
03ABUDHABI603SUPPORTING THE SECRETARY'S FEBRUARY 5
[...] (U) Classified by CDA Thomas E. Williams for Reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) Charge delivered reftel demarche 2/4 to MFA American and European Affairs Director Ahmed Al- Muqarrab underlining our request for a UAEG statement in support of the Secretary's presentation. Al-Muqarrab understoo [...]
2003-02-04 13:57:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL UN IZ TC
03ABUDHABI676 UAEG WELCOMES SECRETARY'S PRESENTATION
[...] (U) Classified by Charge d'Affaires Thomas Williams for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). UAEG PRIVATELY SUPPORTIVE ------------------------- 2. (S) Initial UAEG reaction to the Secretary's presentation has been very encouraging. UAE Information Minister Shaykh Abdullah Bin Zayid Al-Nahyan, who w [...]
2003-02-08 13:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL UN IZ TC
03ABUDHABI724 UAE DEPUTY PM PANDERS TO PUBLIC
[...] (U) Classified by Charge d'Affaires Thomas Williams for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (U) The Emirates News Agency reported 2/9 that UAE Deputy Prime Minister Shaykh Sultan Bin Zayid Al-Nahyan, on the margins of a meeting with visiting former UNSCOM inspector Scott Ritter, "stressed the need [...]
2003-02-09 13:14:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL UN IZ TC
03ABUDHABI728 UAE DEPUTY PM PANDERS TO PUBLIC
[...] (U) Classified by Charge d'Affaires Thomas Williams for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (U) The Emirates News Agency reported 2/9 that UAE Deputy Prime Minister Shaykh Sultan Bin Zayid Al-Nahyan, on the margins of a meeting with visiting former UNSCOM inspector Scott Ritter, "stressed the need [...]
2003-02-11 04:37:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL UN IZ TC
03AMMAN1040JORDAN MFA ON SECRETARY POWELL'S FEBRUARY 14 UNSC
[...] (C) PolCouns February 16 presented Ali al-Ayed, personal assistant to Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher, with a copy of the Secretary's February 14 address before the UNSC on Iraq. Ayed said he had called up a text of the Secretary's speech from the Department web site and had already read it. [...]
2003-02-18 13:34:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL US IZ JO UN
03AMMAN2959WHO SCALE OF ASSESSMENTS: JORDANIAN HEALTH
[...] (U) On May 18, A/Polcouns conveyed reftel points on the WHO scale of assessments issue to Ambassador Musa Burayzat, the Director of the MFA's IO Department, and requested Jordan's support of the U.S. position at the WHA in Geneva. Separately, econoff passed the same material to the Jordanian M [...]
2003-05-20 13:29:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KUNR PREL JO UN WHO
03AMMAN404158TH UNGA: DEMARCHE TO JORDAN ON U.S. INITIATIVES
[...] A/PolCouns on July 2 delivered ref b talking points to Dr. Mousa Braizat, Director of the MFA Department of International Organizations, and his assistants Mr. Nayef Al-Zaidan and Mr. Ayman Al-Ameri. A/PolCouns emphasized shared U.S.-Jordanian interests with respect to the six U.S. initiativ [...]
2003-07-03 13:25:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL PHUM OTRA KSEP JO UNGA UN
03AMMAN5377LIBERIA: SUPPORTING UN REQUEST TO JORDAN FOR
[...] Charge and PolCouns covered ref points on ECOMIL August 24 with Ali al-Ayed, Director of Foreign Minister Muasher's Private Office. Charge asked that Jordan carefully consider the UN's request for participation of a Jordanian hospital in ECOMIL. Ayed said that Jordan would give the UN's requ [...]
2003-08-25 12:10:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO MARR PREL JO UN
03AMMAN687ANNUAL REQUEST FOR STAFFING, EMPLOYMENT, AND
[...] In accordance with reference cable, paragraph 17, original subject hard copy data was dispatched from AmEmbassy Amman on 02/02/2003 via registered pouch mail. Document registration number: 2927118. 2. POC this cable is Mr. Roland Elliott, POL OMS, (962) 6 592 0101, ext 2591. GNEHM [...]
2003-02-02 12:13:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAORC APER ECON UNESCO POL UN
03ANKARA3085GOT REQUEST FOR USG SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY IN
[...] ACTION REQUEST - PARA 4. 2. Embassy received MFA diplomatic note no. 2003/UKGY/178657 dated May 5 requesting USG support for its candidate to the International Tribunal for Rwanda at the United Nations General Assembly in June 2003 in New York. The body of the diplomatic note is as fol [...]
2003-05-12 14:02:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IO TU UN
03ANKARA595358TH UNGA ATTENDANCE: ADDITIONAL NAME AND
[...] (U). Please correct Ambassador Volkan Bozkir's position to read "Deputy Undersecretary." 2. (U) There will be five security officers accompanying the Turkish delegation. Please add the name of one additional security officer. D. Security Officer: -- Sirin Kose. EDELMAN [...]
2003-09-19 14:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA KSEP TU UNGA UN
03BRUSSELS4424EC ON UN: A COMMITMENT TO "MILITANT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 10, the EC issued a policy paper on the "European Union and the United Nations: The Choice of Multilateralism." The paper is meant to "catalyze" debate within the EU, and to dovetail with the European Security Strategy (reftels) now being developed. Full of genuflect [...]
2003-09-16 10:12:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL UNGA UN EUN USEU BRUSSELS
03COLOMBO1112 58th session of UN General Assembly: Mission
[...] No summary [...]
2003-06-25 09:23:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CE MV UN
03COLOMBO1294 58th UNGA: Sri Lankan government attendance
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Per the format requested in Reftel, Mission forwards the Sri Lankan government's plans for official attendance at the 58th United Nations General Assembly in September 2003. Mission will forward furthe [...]
2003-07-25 05:04:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OTRA KSEP CE MV UNGA UN
03COLOMBO1487 58th UNGA: Maldivian government attendance
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-26 08:48:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA KSEP CE MV UNGA UN
03COLOMBO1545 Terrorism Finance: Amid Indo-Pakistani
[...] (C) SUMMARY: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) legal experts met August 27-29 in Colombo to discuss regional implementation of UN provisions related to terrorism financing. Rohan Perera, the Sri Lankan MFA's chief legal adviser, told us that progress was made on a dra [...]
2003-09-01 02:52:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL CE XD EFIN PGOV UN
03COLOMBO1554 Sri Lanka/Maldives: Mission views on possible
[...] (C) In response to Reftel, Mission has the following comments regarding possible Sri Lankan and Maldivian reaction to the proposed UN Security Council Resolution on Iraq. 2. (C/NF) SRI LANKA: Although it is generally pro-U.S. and has not been hostile in any sense toward Coalition operat [...]
2003-09-08 10:27:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL MARR MOPS PGOV CE MV IZ UN
03COLOMBO1556 58th UNGA: Maldivian government attendance
[...] No summary [...]
2003-09-08 10:49:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA KSEP CE MV UNGA UN
03COLOMBO1602 The Ambassador reviews the peace process, aid
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In a September 14 introductory meeting, the Ambassador and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe agreed that last week's donor roundtable on the occasion of Japanese envoy Akashi's visit had usefully demonstrated that the donors were holding firm to the Tokyo linkage between progress at [...]
2003-09-15 08:14:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER EAID CE US UN LTTE
03COLOMBO1606 Donors reaffirm support for peace process at
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador participated in the follow-up meeting to the Tokyo conference held on September 12 in Colombo. Japanese Special Envoy Akashi chaired the meeting. In their remarks, donors and international agency heads reiterated their support for assistance to Sri Lanka, but un [...]
2003-09-15 11:19:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID PTER CE NO JA UN LTTE
03COLOMBO1693 Prime Minister's vocal support for Coalition
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Wickremesinghe's remarks supporting Coalition actions in Iraq during his recent UNGA address have netted a small backlash, with several newspapers criticizing the PM's stand as being too pro-U.S. In discussions, observers had a mixed reaction as to whether the PM [...]
2003-09-30 09:43:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KPAO CE IZ UN
03COLOMBO1809 Iraq Donors Conference: Ambassador reviews
[...] (C) Ambassador Lunstead reviewed Secretary Powell's message on the upcoming Iraq Donors Conference with Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando during their October 17 meeting. Fernando listened intently to the Secretary's points and seemed genuinely interested in SIPDIS the conference. He not [...]
2003-10-17 06:15:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID CE IZ SP UN
03COLOMBO1818 Iraq Donors Conference: GSL will send Paris
[...] (SBU) Following up on the Ambassador's October 17 meeting with Foreign Minister Fernando regarding the upcoming Iraq Donors Conference, polchief spoke with Sarala Fernando, the MFA's Assistant Secretary for Multilateral Affairs, on October 20. Fernando said Ananda Goonesekara, Sri Lanka's Am [...]
2003-10-20 10:35:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID CE IZ SP UN
03COLOMBO1825 Urgent demarche on additional action on UNGA
[...] No summary [...]
2003-10-21 10:54:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAL CE MV UN
03COLOMBO1862 Campaign for US Candidate for Committee
[...] No summary [...]
2003-10-29 10:36:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM CE UN
03COLOMBO1889 Demarche on U.S. Mideast UNGA Strategy
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Per Reftel, Mission has conveyed the points requesting support against one-sided anti-Israel resolutions at the UN to the Sri Lankan and Maldivian governments. In light of the importance of this matter, [...]
2003-11-03 11:12:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAL CE MV IS UN
03COLOMBO1924 Sri Lanka supports Felice Gaer for UN
[...] No summary [...]
2003-11-06 12:03:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CE UN
03COLOMBO2026 Mission conveys Urgent Demarche on UN Action
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Per Reftel, Mission has conveyed the urgent points regarding UN Action on the Middle East to the Sri Lankan and Maldivian governments. As of yet, we have received no substantive response from either gov [...]
2003-11-24 07:49:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAL CE MV UN
03COLOMBO25 In meeting with MFA officials, Mission urges
[...] (C) In a January 6 meeting, DCM and Polchief met with Sri Lankan MFA officials Rodney Perera, Director (Americas),and W.A.T. Gunatilleke, Acting Director (Middle East/Africa). DCM noted that we had reviewed Sri Lanka's voting record at the recent UNGA and were disappointed that its delegatio [...]
2003-01-06 10:24:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CE UN
03COLOMBO486 Iraq: Mission conveys points on CHR to the
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive But Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Per Reftels, Mission conveyed on March 22 the talking points on not interrupting the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) for a special sitting on Iraq to the Sri Lankan government. The GSL has not yet replie [...]
2003-03-24 10:09:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PARM PHUM CE MV IZ UN
03COLOMBO499 Cuba: Mission conveys points on crackdown
[...] (C) Per Reftel, Mission has conveyed points requesting the government of Sri Lanka to call for the release of those arrested in Cuba's crackdown against the opposition. The GSL has not yet responded to our points. 2. (U) Minimize considered. WILLS [...]
2003-03-25 10:59:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM CE CU UN
03COLOMBO514 Iraq, Mission conveys points for UNSC open
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive But Unclassified - please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Per Reftel, mission conveyed paper re U.S. themes for the March 26 UNSC Open Session to the Sri Lankan and Maldivian governments. 3. (U) Minimize considered. WILLS [...]
2003-03-26 10:41:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PARM CE IZ UN
03COLOMBO560 TFIZ01: Mission conveys latest message re
[...] (C) This update, focused on reaction to Operation Iraqi Freedom in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, reviews: >> Mission conveys latest points re blocking possible UNGA meeting >> Taking a different tack than the government, President Kumaratunga hits out at the U.S. >> NGO, Muslim criticis [...]
2003-04-02 09:54:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO ASEC CE MV IZ UN
03COLOMBO561TFIZ01: SRI LANKA PROPOSES TO SELL THE U.S. TEA FOR
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see para. 8. 2. (U) The government of Sri Lanka (GSL) has proposed selling the USG about USD 2 million in tea to include in US humanitarian aid to the people of Iraq. Minister of Plantation Industries Lakshman Kiriella made the pitch to the Ambassador [...]
2003-04-02 11:06:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EAGR IZ CE UN
03COLOMBO613 Action Request: Sri Lankan nominee for UN
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (U) This message contains an Action Request -- Please See Para 5. 3. (SBU) On April 9, the Ambassador was approached by Desmond Fernando, a well known local lawyer, seeking support for his nomination as U [...]
2003-04-09 09:31:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SOCI PHUM CE UN
03COLOMBO909 Sri Lanka's foreign policy: Prime Minister
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Since coming to power, PM Wickremesinghe has taken steps to steer Sri Lankan foreign policy closer to the U.S. In doing this, he has had successes, including the signing of an ICC waiver with the U.S. and in regard to Iraq where the GSL steered a constructive course. Moreover, o [...]
2003-05-29 10:14:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CE UN
03GUATEMALA146OMBUDSMAN CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION TO
[...] (U) Summary: On January 16, Human Rights Ombudsman Sergio Morales unveiled a proposal for a UN-OAS led commission to investigate clandestine groups (for details on the proposal, see Ref A). The proposal was enthusiastically received by the press, human rights NGOs, and the international commu [...]
2003-01-17 18:04:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PINR KJUS GT UN OAS
03GUATEMALA1535HELEN MACK'S TAKE ON JUSTICE, POLITICS, AND CICIACS
[...] (C) Summary: On June 13, Helen Mack had breakfast at the residence with the Ambassador and Human Rights Officer to discuss the Supreme Court appeal in her case set for June 19, the latest political alliance between Oscar Berger and Eduardo Stein, the mixed commission to investigate clandestin [...]
2003-06-13 19:39:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KJUS GT UN OAS
03GUATEMALA1642AMBASSADOR VIELMAN SAYS GOG IS PRESSING UN FOR
[...] (C) Summary: On June 23, Acting DCM and Human Rights Officer met with Ambassador Maritza Ruiz de Vielman, Foreign Minister Gutierrez's Special Advisor, to discuss the state of play on the proposed mixed commission to investigate clandestine groups (CICIACS),to commend GOG collaboration with t [...]
2003-06-24 21:10:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KJUS GT UN OAS
03GUATEMALA169958TH UNGA DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO GOG
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-01 21:21:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM GT UNGA UN
03GUATEMALA189AMBASSADOR AND PRESS MAINTAIN PRESSURE ON GOG FOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: In the days following the Human Rights Ombudsman's public presentation of the proposal for a UN-OAS led commission to investigate clandestine groups (Ref A)),the media has followed up with domestic editorials and international endorsements of the idea. The Ambassador has conti [...]
2003-01-23 22:51:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PINR KJUS GT UN OAS
03GUATEMALA220AMBASSADOR AND LARUE DISCUSS CLANDESTINE GROUPS
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador visited the headquarters of the Center for Legal Action in Human Rights (CALDH) on January 22 to meet with director Frank LaRue. The Ambassador informed LaRue of his personal efforts in support of the commission to investigate clandestine groups with various GOG le [...]
2003-01-28 15:23:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PINR KJUS GT UN OAS
03GUATEMALA2634JUST ANOTHER LATIN AMERICAN ELECTION, FOR NOW
[...] (C) Summary: The election campaign, which got off to a violent start, marred by allegations of expected fraud, has settled in recent weeks into what the UN mission aptly described as "just another Latin American election." The continuing heated confrontation between the ruling FRG and the opp [...]
2003-10-10 18:55:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PREL PINR GT UN
03GUATEMALA2764ELECTION SNAPSHOT #3: LEGACY OF NEGLECT LIVES ON
[...] (SBU) Summary: Voters in Quiche, historically a bastion of the FRG, told us that their votes this time would be for any candidate other than the former General. Berger and Colom led the pack of presidential preferences. While there is little concern among the international observers or the loc [...]
2003-10-29 20:37:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM PINR EAID GT UN
03GUATEMALA551AMBASSADOR'S CALL ON HUMAN RIGHTS OMBUDSMAN
[...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador met with Human Rights Ombudsman Sergio Morales on February 27 to support the Ombudsman's proposal for the commission to investigate clandestine groups (CICIACS). Morales was encouraged by President Portillo's recent official response and believes Vivanco's recent memo [...]
2003-02-28 18:06:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL GT UN OAS
03GUATEMALA705AGREEMENT ON CLANDESTINE GROUP COMMISSION
[...] (SBU) Summary: The human rights community, Human Rights Ombudsman, and FM Gutierrez agreed on the make-up and mandate for an international commission to investigate recent attacks on human rights defenders in Guatemala. Helen Mack invited the Ambassador to attend the public signing ceremony [...]
2003-03-18 17:51:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL GT OAS UN
03GUATEMALA929NGOS UPBEAT ON CICIACS DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (U) Summary: Embassy officers met with human rights activists Frank LaRue, Claudia Samayoa, and Orlando Blanco on April 2 to discuss both the recent protest by human rights groups in front of the Embassy and their silence on Cuban dissident jailing (Ref A),as well as steps that the Embassy ca [...]
2003-04-08 13:46:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL GT UN OAS
03KUWAIT2163KUWAIT STRONGLY PROTESTS NEW LANGUAGE ON
[...] (C) MFA's Director General for International Organizations, Ambassador Abd al-Hamid al-Awadi, called the Ambassador at home late in the evening of May 20. Al-Awadi explained that he had been instructed to contact the Ambassador at this late hour by First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Mini [...]
2003-05-21 10:57:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL IZ KU UN
03KUWAIT2543(C) KUWAIT SEEKS US SUPPORT AGAINST NEW PROPOSAL
[...] (C) At a luncheon in honor of visiting US Ambassador to Jordan Edward Gnehm on June 7, Kuwaiti UN Permanent Representative Ambassador Mohamed Abulhassan buttonholed Ambassador Jones regarding recent developments in the UN Compensation Commission in Geneva. According to Abulhassan, the French [...]
2003-06-10 11:15:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL KU IZ UN
03KUWAIT284KUWAIT'S HOLD ON LDI NOT SANCTIONED BY MFA
[...] (C) The Ambassador raised Kuwait's request (refs A and B) for a hold on the French proposal to include the Kuwaiti-based organization Lajnat ad-Da'wa al-Islamiya (LDI) on UN freeze orders with Kuwaiti Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Shaykh Mohammed al-Sabah in a one-on-one meeting o [...]
2003-01-26 03:58:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL EFIN ETTC FR KU UN
03KUWAIT4456(U) POLICY CHANGE NEEDED FOR MEDEVAC OF NON-US
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST; PLEASE SEE PARAGRAPH 5. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Soldiers from Coalition countries medevaced from Iraq through Kuwait are typically stranded in Kuwait days longer than Americans in similar condition, before being flown onward for better/longer-term care. The same [...]
2003-09-29 08:15:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR MOPS IZ KU UN
03KUWAIT459SUPPORTING THE SECRETARY'S FEBRUARY 5 SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2003-02-05 11:09:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALIZ KU UN
03OTTAWA1075TFIZ01: MORE ON CANADA'S FREEZE OF IRAQI
[...] (SBU) Ref A reported that the GOC froze Iraqi government assets in compliance with the 1990 UNSC resolutions. The Department of Finance clarified April 14 that the amount remaining is "insignificant" (estimated at under C$20,000). Most of the US$2.73 million notified to the UN in 1991 have b [...]
2003-04-14 20:03:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON ETTC PREL CA UN
03OTTAWA178CANADIAN POSITION ON IRAQ UNCHANGED
[...] (C) Despite Prime Minister Chretien's January 15 comment that "the international community must speak and act through the UN Security Council," Canada's position on military participation in a potential war against Iraq is unchanged. Contacts at Foreign Affairs and National Defense assured us [...]
2003-01-16 19:39:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS IZ CA UN
03OTTAWA2182CANADA FIELDS INCB CANDIDATE
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-31 21:49:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALAORC SNAR CA UN
03OTTAWA35U.S./CANADA/U.K. TRILATERAL PEACEKEEPING MEETING
[...] (U) The U.S. participated in annual talks on peacekeeping with Canada and U.K. in Ottawa on December 10-11, 2002 in which a broad range of peacekeeping issues were addressed. Canada's Director General of International Security, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT),Jil [...]
2003-01-06 20:08:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPKO PREL MASS CA UK UN
03OTTAWA448IRAQ/UN: CANADIAN REACTION TO FEBRUARY 14
[...] (SBU) Canadian Foreign Minister Bill Graham, speaking to the press after the February 14 weapons inspectors' report to the UN Security Council, said that the report shows progress as well as the need for continued pressure on Iraq. Graham said that while no-one is excluding the use of force, t [...]
2003-02-14 20:27:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MOPS IZ CA UN
03OTTAWA49YOUR MEETING WITH CANADIAN DEFENSE MINISTER
[...] (C) Canadian Defense Minister John McCallum is looking forward to discussing Iraq, missile defense, and NATO post-Prague in your January 9 meeting. Canada has told us it would participate militarily in a UN-blessed operation against Iraq, but is reserving judgement on participation if there i [...]
2003-01-08 13:13:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS IZ CA NATO UN
03OTTAWA588CANADIAN VIEWS ON WSSD IMPLEMENTATION AND CSD
[...] As requested in reftel, EST Counselor provided U.S. discussion papers, talking points and Q and A paper to the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) and to the GOC coordinating committee on WSSD implementation. Returning from an extended absence, our main inte [...]
2003-03-03 21:39:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ECON EAID AORC CA UN
03RANGOON190JAPANESE VIEWS OF RAZALI'S MISSION
[...] (C) Summary: According to Japanese Embassy sources in Rangoon, at the upcoming UN meetings in Tokyo, Japan will argue that the current sanctions-based western approach to Burma has failed and should be revised to allow for a more gradual process of transition, more direct aid support and more [...]
2003-02-11 07:53:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPREL BM UN
03ROME1069IMMINENT WFP FOOD PIPELINE BREAK IN THE CAUCASUS
[...] No summary [...]
2003-03-14 14:52:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME1220WFP TO LAUNCH IRAQ REGIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATION FOR
[...] (SBU) ON MARCH 26, WORLD FOOD PROGRAM WILL, SUBJECT TO UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 03 ROME 01220 01 OF 05 241311Z THE UN SECRETARY GENERAL MAKING AN ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE UN COLLECTIVE APPEAL FOR IRAQ, RELEASE A REGIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATION (EMOP) FOR IRAQ VALUED AT U.S. [...]
2003-03-24 13:04:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID AORC PREF EAGR ECON KUNR UN WFP
03ROME1268G8 FAMINE MEETINGS IN ROME
[...] (SBU) G8 MEMBER STATES DID NOT REACH CONSENSUS ON A COMMON TEXT FOR PRESENTATION. OPPOSITION TO A U.S.-FRENCH DRAFT WAS LED BY THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND CANADA, WHO FAVOR PRESENTATION OF A LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR TEXT (REPRODUCED BELOW). THE U.S.- FRENCH DRAFT RECEIVED [...]
2003-03-25 16:20:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID AORC PREF EAGR ECON KUNR UN WFP
03ROME1511WFP-PARTNER CONSULTATION OF EMERGENCY NEEDS
[...] WFP HOSTED A TWO-AND-ONE-HALF DAY CONSULTATION ON EMERGENCY NEEDS ASSESSMENTS (ENA) AT CASTEL GANDOLFO (NEAR ROME) MARCH 12-14, WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF EIGHT DONORS, FIVE UN AGENCIES, NINE NGOS, USAID'S FAMINE EARLY WARNING SYSTEM NETWORK (FEWS NET),AND TWO PROMINENT REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS [...]
2003-04-09 10:00:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR ECON KUNR UN WFP
03ROME160OFFICIAL-INFORMAL NO. 01, 01/14/02
[...] (C) DURING MY COURTESY CALLS YESTERDAY ON THE MFA DG AND U/S FOR ASIA (GUIDO MARTINI AND MARGHERITA BONIVER, RESPECTIVELY),THE GOI PROPOSAL TO SHIP "HUMANITARIAN" FUEL OIL TO NORTH KOREA AROSE. OUR IMPRESSION WAS THAT THIS WAS AN INITIATIVE OF THE DG WHILE THE U/S WAS ON HOLIDAY LEAVE. BONI [...]
2003-01-14 17:24:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALAMGT IT UN
03ROME1957"TWINNING" - WORLD FOOD PROGRAM UPDATE
[...] (SBU) AS A FOLLOW UP TO REF A, US MISSION RECENTLY DISCUSSED WITH WFP'S JOHN POWELL THE LATEST THINKING RELATED TO "TWINNING" EFFORTS AIMED AT EXPANDING WORLD FOOD PROGRAM'S FUNDING BASE. TWINNING INVOLVES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MECHANISM/STRATEGY TO MATCH NON-TRADITIONAL DONORS OF FOOD AID C [...]
2003-05-07 13:21:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
03ROME1958G8 ACTIONS PROPOSED BY WORLD FOOD PROGRAM RELATED
[...] (SBU) US MISSION HAS RECEIVED A WFP EXPANDED TEXT BUILDING ON REMARKS MADE BY WFP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JAMES MORRIS TO THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 7 - REGARDING SUGGESTED STEPS THAT THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CAN TAKE NOW RELATED TO THE SERIOUS FOOD CRISES ENGULFING MUCH OF SUB- SAHARAN AF [...]
2003-05-07 13:30:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID AORC PREF EAGR ECON KUNR UN WFP
03ROME1960ISRAELI DISTRUST OF ITALIAN CONFERENCE ON
[...] (C) ISRAELI EMBASSY DCM AMOS RADIAN EXPRESSED TO POL MC ON APRIL 30 HIS EMBASSY'S RESERVATIONS ABOUT THE MFA-SPONSORED CONFERENCE ON PALESTINIAN REFORM AND ECONOMIC RECONSTRUCTION TO BE HELD IN ROME MAY 28-29 (REF A). RADIAN ARGUED VARIOUSLY THAT: -- ITALY IS TRYING TO INSERT THE EU INTO A MO [...]
2003-05-07 13:50:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALIT PREL KPAL EAID IS UN
03ROME1984 U.S. DOLLAR 480,000 PROPOSAL FOR LINKING FAO/WFP
[...] U.S. MISSION RECEIVED AN UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL VALUED AT U.S. DOLLAR 480,000 AIMED AT MORE TIGHTLY LINKING FAO/WFP JOINT CROP AND FOOD SUPPLY ASSESSMENTS WITH THE SUB-SAHARAN REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS CILSS AND SADC. US MISSION STRONGLY ENDORSES THIS OUTREACH BY FAO AND WFP TO STRENGTHEN UN LINKAG [...]
2003-05-08 13:28:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR ECON KUNR UN WFP
03ROME208MFA EAST AFRICA DIRECTOR AND NSC AFRICA DIRECTOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: MFA EAST AFRICA DIRECTOR PAOLA IMPERIALE AND NSC AFRICA DIRECTOR MATTHEW MCLEAN EXCHANGED VIEWS ON A BROAD RANGE OF EAST AFRICA ISSUES. THE TWO DISCUSSED SUPPORT FOR THE NEW GOVERNMENT IN KENYA, POLICY REGARDING SOMALILAND, THE ROLES OF DJIBOUTI AND ERITREA IN THE GWOT, AND TH [...]
2003-01-16 16:13:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL KE DJ ER ET SO IT UN
03ROME2102TFIZ01: UPDATE ON FAO AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS IN
[...] (SBU) US MISSION REVIEWED WITH FAO ON MAY 6 THE STATUS OF FAO PLANS TO RESUSCITATE ITS INTERVENTIONS IN IRAQ, AND PARTICULARLY IN THE NORTHERN GOVERNORATES. FAO INTERNATIONAL STAFF IS BEING REDEPLOYED IN INCREASING NUMBERS - SOME 50 WILL BE POSITIONED IN THE NORTHERN SECTOR BY-MID JUNE. FAO (A [...]
2003-05-14 14:17:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID AORC PREF EAGR ECON KUNR UN WFP
03ROME226ITALY IMPOUNDS LIBYA-BOUND CARGO OF MORPHOLINE
[...] (S) THIS MESSAGE SUPPLEMENTS OFFICIAL GOI INFORMATION IN JANUARY 16-17 PRESS REPORTS THAT, IN DECEMBER, 2002, THE ITALIAN FINANCE POLICE (GUARDIA DI FINANZA/GDF) SEIZED IN THE PORT OF GENOA CONTAINERS CONTAINING THE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE MORPHOLINE. 2. (S) EMBASSY LEGATT ON JANUARY 17 WAS T [...]
2003-01-17 18:20:00Embassy RomeSECRETPARM PREL IT BE LY GM IR MT UN
03ROME243ITALY ON REFORMING UNHRC, UPCOMING HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. IN A JANUARY 13 COURTESY CALL, MFA UNDER SECRETARY FOR ASIA AND HUMAN RIGHTS MARGHERITA BONIVER TOLD SIPDIS CHARGE THAT ITALY SHARED THE U.S. CONCERN FOR REFORM OF THE CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 ROME 00243 211355Z UN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (OTHER [...]
2003-01-21 13:25:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL IT UN HUMAN RIGHTS
03ROME2493 WFP POST-DELIVERY LOSSES IN BANGLADESH
[...] (SBU) WFP has issued a copy of a 2002-2003 draft food loss report conducted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) entitled "Food Aid Leakages in Bangladesh," supported by funding from the U.S., Australia, Canada, and the European Community. Preliminary findings are distu [...]
2003-06-05 14:44:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME26NORTH KOREA: ITALY FLOATS IDEA OF "HUMANITARIAN"
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: ITALIAN MFA EMPHASIZED IT SHARES OUR VIEWS ON THE SITUATION IN NORTH KOREA AND THE NEED TO BE FIRM WITH PYONGYANG. THE MFA'S DG FOR ASIAN AFFAIRS, WHILE UNDERSTANDING THE RATIONALE BEHIND THE USG'S REJECTION OF REWARDING THE DPRK WITH A DIRECT DIALOGUE, STRESSED [...]
2003-01-03 16:44:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALKN IT PARM PREL EAID ENRG UN
03ROME2620 ANNUAL SESSION OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM EXECUTIVE
[...] The WFP Board annual session took place against the backdrop of an unprecedented level of emergency needs (particularly in Africa where 38-40 million people face starvation). The modalities of WFP assistance to Iraq, which will represent one-third of WFP's worldwide efforts in 2003, was widely [...]
2003-06-11 13:02:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME2657 SECOND REGULAR SESSION OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
[...] (U) In an abbreviated Board session (one day),the Executive Board approved a country program for Pakistan, a school feeding intervention for Lesotho, and protracted relief and recovery operations for Kenya (Somali and Sudanese refugees),Uganda (refugees and internally displaced),and the Cen [...]
2003-06-12 10:30:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME2662 "Donneybrook" between India and several European
[...] (SBU) At two WFP Executive Board sessions (May 29 and June 2),the Netherlands and Sweden criticized India and by inference South Africa, Eritrea and China (WFP emerging developing country donors) for contributing to WFP while failing to adequately address hunger at home. The Indian ambassado [...]
2003-06-12 12:27:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME2702SCC WESTON DISCUSSES CYPRUS WITH ITALIAN OFFICIALS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In June 11 meetings with Italian MFA officials and Diplomatic Advisors to PM Berlusconi, Special Coordinator for Cyprus Tom Weston, accompanied by Cyprus desk officer Marc Collins, discussed the status of negotiations on Cyprus and pointed out likely turns in the road during Ital [...]
2003-06-16 09:10:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL CY IT UN
03ROME2714 ETHIOPIA-ERITREA HUMANITARIAN CRISIS DISCUSSIONS
[...] (U) The growing threat of possible famine in Ethiopia and Eritrea was discussed on a number of occasions on the margins of the just concluded WFP Board sessions May 28-June 3, most notably in a lunch hosted by WFP Executive Director Morris on June 2 attended by the United States, European Comm [...]
2003-06-16 12:51:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME2716WFP REVIEW OF 2002 GLOBAL FOOD AID FLOWS
[...] WFP has just released a report on Global Food Aid deliveries in 2002 entitled "2002 Food Aid Flows, May 2003." The trends by geographic region are highlighted below. The data clearly reveals that the United States, which provided 64 percent of all global food aid and 50 percent of all emergenc [...]
2003-06-16 12:53:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME2846 Labor Rights Referendum Fails Over Low Turnout,
[...] SUMMARY: A year-long political drama over an obscure but symbolically important provision of Italian labor law closed with a whimper on June 16, when a national referendum on the provision drew only a quarter of registered voters and failed to qualify as valid. The dispute over the provision, [...]
2003-06-23 13:57:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON PGOV IT UN
03ROME2853ITALIAN EXPORTERS FACE DIFFICULTY WITH STRONGER
[...] (U) Summary: Italian exports, traditionally vulnerable to exchange rate fluctuations, are being hit by the Euro's appreciation versus the dollar. Exports to Italy's third most important market, the United States, are down eight percent on a 12-month year to year basis. In addition to the Euro [...]
2003-06-24 10:19:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN IT UN
03ROME2956GOI MINISTERS ASSERT SAFETY AND IMPORTANCE OF
[...] (SBU) Summary. At the annual assembly of Assobiotec (Italy,s national association of biotechnology companies) held in Rome on June 10, 2003, Minister of Productive Activities Antonio Marzano and Minister of Health Girolamo Sirchia addressed the importance of the sector to Italy,s future. They [...]
2003-06-30 10:12:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALEAGR ETRD IT PGOV TBIO UN
03ROME3162US Mission/Rome visit to Ethiopia June 26-July 5,
[...] In visits to the Southern Nations (SNNPR) (the epicenter of the present emergency in Ethiopia),Oromiya and Afar regions, US Mission/Rome's Humanitarian Attache witnessed local authorities, UN personnel, NGOs, and others trying to "get ahead" of the widespread and deep humanitarian crisis stil [...]
2003-07-11 09:32:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
03ROME321GOI CONCURS WITH USG VIEW FOR JANUARY 29-30 PIC
[...] (C) ON JANUARY 27, POLOFF DELIVERED POINTS REFTEL AS NON-PAPER TO FERNANDO GENTILINI, DIRECTOR OF MFA'S BALKANS ISSUES OFFICE. AFTER CONSULTING WITH A NUMBER OF MFA OFFICES AND SUPERIORS, HE INFORMED POLOFF THAT THE GOI WAS "IN LINE" WITH THE U.S. ON THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE [...]
2003-01-28 15:29:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BK IT UN
03ROME3212 WFP/LIBERIA'S CURRENT OPERATIONS AND PLANS
[...] Per ref A, US Mission queried WFP's Deputy Director for West Africa Arnold Verken who described both present and planned World Food Program operational steps which are described below. WFP is in the process of chartering a supply ship to be used as a mobile floating office off the coast of Mo [...]
2003-07-14 15:14:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN
03ROME3311EUROPEAN COMMISSION 2002 EMERGENCY FOOD AID FLOWS
[...] WFP"S GLOBAL FOOD AID DELIVERIES REPORT "2002 FOOD AID FLOWS, MAY 2003" CLEARLY REVEALS THAT THE UNITED STATES, WHICH PROVIDED 64 PERCENT OF ALL GLOBAL FOOD AID AND 50 PERCENT OF ALL EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE THIS PAST YEAR, IS BY FAR THE WORLD'S LEADER IN RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES. THE EUROPE [...]
2003-07-21 14:34:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME341 WFP FOOD AID - A "FIRST CUT" ON FUTURE WFP
[...] WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) PRESENTED "NOTES FOR A CONSULTATION ON STRATEGIC ISSUES" IN ROME ON JANUARY 14, 2003. WFP REITERATED ITS INTENT TO INTENSIFY ITS FOCUS IN COUNTRIES WITH THE GREATEST NEED - WHICH IT DEFINED AS THOSE WITH A PER CAPITA GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDI) OF LESS THAN USD 885 A [...]
2003-01-29 14:36:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN EUEAID
03ROME342658TH UNGA--GOI RESPONSE TO U.S. PRIORITIES, PART
[...] ON JULY 23 POLOFF DELIVERED REF A POINTS TO ALESSANDRO BUSACCA, MFA OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR MULTILATERAL AFFAIRS. BUSACCA CAREFULLY REVIEWED THIS SECOND SET OF U.S. PRIORITIES FOR THE 58TH UNGA (RESPONSE TO PART I CONTAINED IN REF B),AND UNDERTOOK TO SHARE THEM BROADLY WITHIN THE GOI. BUSACCA AD [...]
2003-07-28 15:42:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALAORC PREL PHUM IT UNGA UN
03ROME3570NORTH KOREA TELLS ITALY U/S BOLTON SHOULD NOT
[...] (S) SUMMARY: DPRK AMBASSADOR TO ITALY CHOE TAEK-SAN REQUESTED ITALY SUPPORT NORTH KOREA'S DEMAND THAT U/S BOLTON NOT ATTEND UPCOMING SIX-PARTY TALKS. HE ALSO MENTIONED NORTH KOREA DID NOT CURRENTLY POSSESS A NUCLEAR BOMB, ALTHOUGH CONTINUED U.S. AGGRESSION WOULD FORCE IT TO CREATE ONE. THE [...]
2003-08-07 07:41:00Embassy RomeSECRETPREL PARM KN IT UN
03ROME3571GOI OFFICIALS LOBBIED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN MIDDLE
[...] (U) SUMMARY. ON JULY 17, DR. CHARLES LAWSON (SPECIAL ADVISOR FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS),ACCOMPANIED BY EMB OFFS, MET WITH LUCA FRATINI, DEPUTY OFFICE DIRECTOR IN THE MFA'S MIDDLE EAST BUREAU, AMBASSADOR MARIO SICA (FORMER ITALIAN AMBASSADOR TO EGYPT),AND [...]
2003-08-07 08:49:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TSPL IT UN
03ROME3583 Increasing pressure on the Rohingya refugees in
[...] (SBU) US/Mission Rome Humanitarian Attache visited two UNHCR-managed Rohingya refugee camps on July 29-30 - Kutupalong and Nayapara - located in Teknaf Thana (Cox's Bazar district, at the southernmost tip of Bangladesh directly bordering Burma) which house approximately 20,000 Burmese Muslims [...]
2003-08-08 04:46:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME3591 UN FLASH APPEAL FOR THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
[...] AS PER RECENT UNITED NATIONS (UN) STATEMENTS, THE SITUATION IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC HAS STABILIZED SUFFICIENTLY TO ENABLE THE DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE. THE U.S. DOLLARS (USD) 9.1 MILLION UN FLASH APPEAL, AVAILABLE ON RELIEFWEB (THE WEB SITE OF THE UN'S OFFICE FOR THE COORDI [...]
2003-08-08 08:56:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR WFP UN
03ROME3595 ASPECTS OF WFP NEPAL COUNTRY PROGRAM - US
[...] A representative of the US Mission to the UN Food and Agricultural Agencies (FODAG) visited the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) operations in Nepal to assess security aspects of WFP's on-going development activities in view of the Maoist insurrection. UN controls to prevent sexual a [...]
2003-08-08 09:24:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF AORC WFP UN
03ROME3607 Policy dialogue session in Dhaka on WFP post-
[...] (U) The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) led a July 24 policy dialogue session in Dhaka to review key findings and preliminary recommendations of its WFP commissioned Food Aid Leakages study. Sub-studies on losses linked to discharge in ports, transit losses through the nat [...]
2003-08-08 15:01:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME3625 TUFTS UNIVERSITY DISCUSSIONS WITH WFP, FAO
[...] In March, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Andrew S. Natsios dispatched a team from Tufts University's Feinstein International Famine Center to Ethiopia to review early warning systems related to food security issues. On July 17 and 18, three team members brie [...]
2003-08-11 15:19:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN FAO
03ROME3684 WFP EMERGENCY (EMOP) APPEAL FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA
[...] The US Mission in Rome draws your attention to the special appeal recently made by the Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) for donor support to WFP's new emergency operation (EMOP) for Southern Africa covering the period from July 2003 through June 2004. The food aid appea [...]
2003-08-14 08:41:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF AORC WFP UN
03ROME3691 2003 ECHO EVALUATION OF ITS FUNDING OF WFP
[...] (U) Quest Consult's Synthesis Report of February 2003, which was financed by the European Commission Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO),presents findings and recommendations pertaining to World Food Program (WFP) emergency-related activities (with ECHO-funding) in Afghanistan, Eritrea, Serbia, an [...]
2003-08-14 10:45:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR WFP UN
03ROME3740 FAO's Efforts to Eliminate Obsolete Pesticides in
[...] Obsolete pesticides pose a serious impediment to sustainable development and can cause human health problems. The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations established the Africa Stockpiles Program (ASP) as a long-term effort to identify, transport, and eliminate obsolete [...]
2003-08-20 09:26:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF WFP UN
03ROME3770WFP RESPONDS ON REFUGEE PIPELINE FUNDING FOR
[...] Summary: the World Food Program's Director of Fundraising and Donor Relations was not in a position to respond to why refugee rations remained at reduced levels given the previously reported USG contribution (REF B) as well as contributions from ECHO and the Government of Belgium, but she prom [...]
2003-08-21 07:10:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF WFP UN
03ROME3799 WFP EMERGENCY (EMOP) APPEAL FOR THE PALESTINIAN
[...] THE U.S. MISSION IN ROME DRAWS YOUR ATTENTION TO THE UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP) APPEAL FOR DONOR SUPPORT TO WFP'S NEW EMERGENCY OPERATION (EMOP) FOR THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES COVERING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 15, 2003 THROUGH JULY 14, 2004. THE FOOD AID APPEAL IS VALUED AT U.S. DOLLARS 31 MI [...]
2003-08-22 07:10:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF AORC WFP UN
03ROME395WTO VIEWS ON BIOTECH ENGINEERED FOOD AID
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. MISSION HAS BEEN PROVIDED A COPY OF CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) AND WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) DIRECTOR GENERAL PANITCHPAKDI IN WHICH PANITCHPAKDI IS ASKED TO PROVIDE VIEWS ON THE HOW WFP SHOULD HANDLE BIOTECH ENGINEERED [...]
2003-01-31 16:16:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR AORC PREF EU WFP UN EUEAID
03ROME3981 USG-WFP BILATERAL CONSULTATIONS IN WASHINGTON, DC,
[...] Representatives of the United States Government (USG) and the United Nation's World Food Program (WFP) met in Washington for bilateral consultations April 23-25, 2003. Important issues discussed included the Iraq and southern Africa emergency responses; the level of cash balances presently mai [...]
2003-09-03 08:49:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF WFP UN
03ROME4035WFP Response to US Rice Federation letter on WFP
[...] (SBU) The USA Rice Federation in its letter dated July 30 questioned the "transparency" of World Food Program procurement tendering practices recommending that information such as WFP registered commercial vendors, tenders, awards, purchase prices, and country of origin should be made public i [...]
2003-09-05 15:33:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID AORC PREF EAGR ECON KUNR UN WFP
03ROME4056 WFP EMERGENCY (EMOP) FOR NIGERIAN REFUGEES IN
[...] No summary [...]
2003-09-08 09:43:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF EU UN
03ROME4135 WFP EMERGENCY OPERATION (EMOP) FOR CAR REFUGEES IN
[...] No summary [...]
2003-09-11 06:56:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF EU UN
03ROME4158Ambassador Tony P. Hall in Albania meets regional
[...] US Ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture, Tony Hall, visited Albania from August 22-26, 2003. He came at the invitation of Members of the Albanian Parliament and the European regional office of the World Food Program. He participated in the first "Balkan Gathering" with Alb [...]
2003-09-11 14:02:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR AL EU WFP UN
03ROME4237PM BERLUSCONI'S MIDDLE EAST "MARSHALL PLAN"
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Embassy officers met on September 12 with Ambassador Mario Sica, the Foreign Ministry's new point person for Prime Minister Berlusconi's Middle East "Marshall Plan." Sica said he would travel to Washington the week of September 29 to discuss the plan; this would follow discussio [...]
2003-09-17 16:07:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALECON IT PREL EAID KWBG UN
03ROME4340 WFP'S COLLABORATION WITH UNHCR IN PROVIDING FOOD
[...] Representatives from the U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture (FODAG),the State Department's Office of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) and U.S. Embassy Kampala conducted a joint assessment of the collaboration between the World Food Program (WFP) and the UN High C [...]
2003-09-24 07:51:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF UG TZ WFP UNHCR UN
03ROME4411 WFP'S COLLABORATION WITH UNHCR IN PROVIDING FOOD
[...] Representatives from the U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture (FODAG),the State Department's Office of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) and U.S. Embassy Kampala conducted a joint assessment of the collaboration between the World Food Program (WFP) and the UN High C [...]
2003-09-26 08:14:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF UG TZ WFP UNHCR UN
03ROME4603 WFP APPEAL FOR WEST AFRICA COASTAL SPECIAL
[...] THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) HAS FOUR SPECIAL OPERATIONS (SO) WHICH ADDRESS RECENT THREATS TO ITS PROTRACTED RELIEF AND RECOVERY OPERATION FOR REFUGEES, RETURNEES, AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN GUINEA, SIERRA LEONE, AND LIBERIA. TOTAL REQUIRED FUNDING IS U.S. DOLLARS (USD) 6.8 MILLION, [...]
2003-10-08 09:57:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF WFP UN
03ROME4614Ambassador Tony P. Hall in the Democratic Republic
[...] A team led by Ambassador Tony Hall visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo September 23-30 and found the country with the third largest population in sub- Saharan Africa struggling to contain a major humanitarian disaster. In 2003, some 2.7 million internally displaced will require intern [...]
2003-10-09 04:35:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU CF WFP UN
03ROME4672 WFP'S COLLABORATION WITH UNHCR IN PROVIDING FOOD
[...] John Brooks, Project Budget Specialist, U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture (FODAG),and Mary Margaret Knudson, Refugee Officer, U.S. State Department's Office of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM),conducted a joint assessment of the collaboration between the World [...]
2003-10-14 10:49:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF UG TZ WFP UNHCR UN
03ROME4850 USAID Humanitarian Attache visits Mauritania
[...] US Mission/Rome humanitarian attache visited Mauritania September 13-17, and traveled in the drought affected regions of Bareina, Aleg and Boghe. Assessments of this area show a serious emergency situation. Many vulnerable groups, particularly children, will require continuing food and non- fo [...]
2003-10-23 06:07:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR MR WFP UN
03ROME4927WFP'S FINELY TARGETED AND WELL-RUN OPERATIONS IN
[...] A representative from the US Mission to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture, Philip Lamade, visited Zambia from September 16 - 23, 2003 to assess WFP's operations, finding its operations appropriately targeted and well run. End summary. ----------- Background ----------- 2. Zambi [...]
2003-10-29 16:00:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR ZA WFP UN UNHCR
03ROME4975FAO UPDATE ON IRAQ OIL-FOR-FOOD CONTRACTS
[...] (SBU) Summary: FAO officials report that, as of October 30, FAO has completed its work on 182 contracts (86 percent) out of the 211 contracts that were originally passed to FAO under Resolution 1483. With a number of contracts very close to completion, they fully expect to surpass the 90 p [...]
2003-10-31 16:03:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR AORC PREF IZ FAO UN
03ROME5002 WFP EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVES ANGOLA PROTRACTED
[...] The U.S. Delegation (USDEL) provided a number of comments to the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) regarding its new Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO) for Angola during WFP's Executive Board (EB) meeting the week of October 20. The USDEL complimented WFP on its current work during [...]
2003-11-04 14:10:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF WFP UN
03ROME5035IMPLICATIONS OF WFP'S ENDORSED BUDGET FOR 2004-2005
[...] At its third regular session (ref A),the Board took note of world Food Program's (WFP) Biennial Management Plan budget for 2004-2005, at a level of USD 4.8 billion, an increase of USD 1.6 billion (66 percent) compared with the 2002-2003 original budget estimate of USD 3.2 billion. Tonnage wis [...]
2003-11-06 05:34:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME5073 WFP EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVES WEST AFRICA
[...] The U.S. Delegation (USDEL) provided a number of comments to the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) regarding its new Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO) for West Africa during WFP's Executive Board (EB) meeting the week of October 20. The USDEL expressed support for the activation of [...]
2003-11-07 14:39:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF WFP UN
03ROME5076AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT WFP'S STRATEGIC PLAN 2004-2007
[...] WFP'S EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVED THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE PERIOD 2004-2007, WITH THE CAVEAT THAT THE SECRETARIAT WILL BE GUIDED BY THE CONSIDERATIONS RAISED BY THE BOARD AS REFLECTED BY THE SUMMARY RECORD OF THE DISCUSSION. THE BOARD RECOGNIZED THAT IT IS A LIVING DOCUMENT THAT [...]
2003-11-10 06:45:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
03ROME5195The Netherlands evaluates its extra-budgetary USD
[...] The Netherlands has just released a comprehensive evaluation of its extra-budgetary partnership with the UN's Rome-based Food and Agricultural Organization - FAO. The 25- month long study, undertaken by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Policy and Operations Evaluation Department (IOB),r [...]
2003-11-17 12:37:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF NL FAO UN
03ROME5222Current readout on 2003 funding for WFP's North
[...] As of mid-October, WFP had resourced 288,901 metric tons of food assistance (valued at USD 86.6 million) against its calendar year 2003 appeal for 513,096 metric tons. Principal donors include: Republic of Korea, 100,000 mts; Russian Federation, 40,463 mts; European Commission-ECHO, 46,285 mts [...]
2003-11-19 10:12:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN
03ROME5223WFP's Executive Director writes to the President on
[...] WFP's Executive Director Jim Morris has written to President Bush a letter (reproduced below) requesting support for restoring the US contribution to global school feeding efforts to USD 300 million per year through the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Progra [...]
2003-11-19 10:14:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR ECON KUNR UN WFP
03ROME5224WFP's evolving partnership with U.S. Private
[...] WFP has provided an update on its evolving partnership with U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) and International non-governmental organizations (NGOs) of U.S. origin. Since the Baltimore meeting of December 3, 2002 between WFP Executive Director Jim Morris and U.S. PVOs (members of th [...]
2003-11-19 10:14:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF NL FAO UN
03ROME5227 US Mission/Rome attends WFP-sponsored Regional
[...] US Mission/Rome personnel attended (September 9-10, in Dakar, Senegal) a WFP-sponsored Regional Ministerial Conference for the Launch of the "Alliance for Action" on School Feeding, Health and Basic Education for the Sahel. Nine countries of the region pledged their support to the effort. Dele [...]
2003-11-19 10:15:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR MR WFP UN
03ROME5322ITALIANS EXAMINING ISAF HELO AND OTHER REQUESTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. ITALY IS STUDYING REFTEL A REQUEST TO CONTRIBUTE HELICOPTERS FOR ISAF, IS LIKELY TO DEPLOY A PRT TO GHAZNI, IS UNLIKELY TO RETURN TROOPS TO KHOST AND IS ALMOST CERTAIN TO EXTEND ITS MILITARY PARTICIPATION IN IRAQ, ACCORDING TO FRANCESCO TRUPIANO, DIPLOMATIC ADVISOR TO DEFMIN MARTI [...]
2003-11-22 07:03:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALMARR AF IT NATO UN AFGHANISTAN IRAQI FREEDOM
03ROME5418ITALIANS SURPRISED BY EXCLUSION FROM UN IRAQ GROUP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: THE MFA HAS EXPRESSED ITALY'S INDIGNATION AT ITS EXCLUSION FROM THE RECENTLY CREATED UN IRAQ GROUP OF FRIENDS AND REQUESTED US ASSISTANCE IN GETTING ITALY INCLUDED IN THE GROUP. WE UNDERSTAND DEFENSE MINISTER MARTINO HAS MADE THE SAME POINT TO SECRETARY RUMSFELD AND THAT FM FRATTI [...]
2003-12-02 17:52:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID MOPS IZ IT UNSC UN
03ROME542HUMANITARIAN PLANNING TEAM (HPT) DISCUSSES WFP
[...] (C) ON THE HEELS OF A TRIP TO THE PERSIAN GULF, MEMBERS OF THE INTER-AGENCY HUMANITARIAN PLANNING TEAM (HPT) VISITED WFP HEADQUARTERS ON FEBRUARY 4 TO REVIEW WFP PROGRESS ON GEARING UP ITS HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE MECHANISM FOR IRAQ IN THE EVENT OF OUTBREAK OF CONFLICT. DISCUSSIONS INCLUDED AN U [...]
2003-02-11 05:32:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALEAID AORC PREF EAGR ECON KUNR UN WFP
03ROME5453WFP Informal Consultation on the Business
[...] World Food Program (WFP) presented an "information note on the business process review," a document that describes a new business model for WFP, at a membership consultation in Rome on November 20, 2003. Seeking to improve the utilization of contributions and timeliness of relief aid, the new [...]
2003-12-04 08:36:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR WFP UN
03ROME5473ITALY: SYRIA SEEKS HIGHER LEVEL DIALOGUE WITH
[...] (C) Summary: During recent closed talks with the Italian MFA, Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Walid Muallem expressed a desire to improve US-Syrian relations by developing a higher level dialogue on a more equal footing. Muallem said that a settlement with Israel is the best strategic option for [...]
2003-12-05 10:22:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL IS SY IT UN
03ROME5547ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME; FINI'S RUNS THROUGH ISRAEL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Deputy Prime Minister and National Alliance (AN) leader Gianfranco Fini's long-awaited visit to Israel capped his years-long effort to wean AN from its fascist roots and transform it into a mainstream, democratic, "normal" party. While attracting support from centrists and ev [...]
2003-12-11 14:19:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV IT UN
03ROME5625END OF YEAR NORTH KOREA HUMANITARIAN WRAP-UP
[...] (SBU) Recent press reports, WFP requests, inquiries from other donors and Assistant Secretary Boucher's comments have focused attention on the continuing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). WFP has renewed its request for a favorable decision on the remai [...]
2003-12-16 15:09:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN
03ROME5662 U.S. GRAIN MILLING EXECUTIVES DEBRIEF AMBASSADOR
[...] John Gillcrist (Barlett Processing Companies, Kansas City, Missouri),Guy Shoekmaker (Horizon Milling/Cargill, Wayzata, Minnesota),and Fred Luckey (Bunge Milling, Saint Louis, Missouri) met with Ambassador Hall on December 17 to discuss their just completed trip to review U.S.-supported food [...]
2003-12-19 16:05:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF WFP UN
03ROME5684 LETTER TO MARTTI AHTISAARI, UN SPECIAL ENVOY FOR
[...] FOLLOWING IS TEXT OF A LETTER TO MARTTI AHTISAARI, UN SPECIAL ENVOY FOR THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN ETHIOPIA AND ERITREA, DATED DECEMBER 22, 2003, FROM TONY P. HALL, AMBASSADOR, U.S. MISSION TO THE UN AGENCIES, ROME. BEGIN LETTER: "THE HONORABLE MARTTI AHTISAARI UN SPECIAL ENVOY FOR THE HUMA [...]
2003-12-22 16:51:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
03ROME5702Iraq food procurement issues - US Mission/Rome
[...] (SBU) US Mission/Rome met with WFP Deputy Executive Director (Operations) Jean-Jacques Graisse on December 22, 2003 to discuss Iraq food procurement next steps in light of concerns detailed in refs A and B. Graisse, having just returned from discussions at UN Headquarters NY, highlighted UN Tr [...]
2003-12-23 16:19:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC EAID EAGR PREF FAO WFP WFPO UN EUN
03ROME5704WFP STRIVES TO EXPAND ITS BASE OF COMMODITY
[...] THE PROCUREMENT OF FOOD COMMODITIES BY THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) ROSE TO UNPRECEDENTED LEVELS IN 2003. FOR THE 6-MONTH PERIOD ENDING IN JUNE 2003, WFP PURCHASED COMMODITIES COSTING MORE THAN US DOLLARS (USD) 410 MILLION, EQUIVALENT TO ABOUT 1.8 MILLION METRIC TONS. AS MARKET SUPPLIERS OF [...]
2003-12-23 16:28:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR UN WFP
03ROME5705WFP plea for North Korea humanitarian food
[...] (SBU) WFP Executive Director Jim Morris has written his second letter this month to Secretary Powell (this one posted from Beijing) focusing attention on the continuing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and WFP's renewed request for a favorable decision on [...]
2003-12-23 16:29:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN
03ROME589 FIRST REGULAR SESSION OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
[...] THE WFP BOARD SESSION TOOK PLACE AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF EVER-INCREASING EMERGENCY NEEDS (PARTICULARLY IN AFRICA WHERE 38 MILLION PEOPLE FACE STARVATION) AND HOW BEST TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY LEVEL OF RESOURCES (4.8 MILLION METRIC TONS VALUED AT U.S. DOLLARS 2.4 BILLION) TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE [...]
2003-02-13 12:28:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR EU WFP UN
03ROME637 WFP'S SURGING FOOD AID REQUIREMENTS FOR 2003 -
[...] WFP'S PROJECTED 2003 NEEDS (ALL PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS) ARE ESTIMATED AT 4.8 MILLION TONS (MTS),VALUED AT U.S. DOLLARS 2.4 BILLION (NOT INCLUDING ANY IRAQ RESPONSE IN THE EVENT OF CONFLICT). WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF HIGH PROFILE AND NEEDY OPERATIONS, 2003 IS EXPECTED TO PUT CONSIDERABLE STRAIN [...]
2003-02-14 20:05:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR EU WFP UN
03ROME638 APPROVAL OF AFGHANISTAN PROTRACTED RELIEF AND
[...] WFP'S EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 7 THE AFGHANISTAN PROTRACTED RELIEF AND RECOVERY OPERATION (PRRO) ENTITLED FOOD ASSISTANCE TO RE-ESTABLISH LIVELIHOODS AND HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY IN AFGHANISTAN. THE PRRO WILL BE OPERATIONAL FOR TWO YEARS (APRIL 1, 2003-END MARCH 2005),COVERING 6.0 [...]
2003-02-14 20:05:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR EU WFP UN AFGHANISTAN
03ROME643 WFP'S SURGING FOOD AID REQUIREMENTS FOR 2003 -
[...] WFP'S PROJECTED 2003 NEEDS (ALL PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS) ARE ESTIMATED AT 4.8 MILLION TONS (MTS),VALUED AT U.S. DOLLARS 2.4 BILLION (NOT INCLUDING ANY IRAQ RESPONSE IN THE EVENT OF CONFLICT). WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF HIGH PROFILE AND NEEDY OPERATIONS, 2003 IS EXPECTED TO PUT CONSIDERABLE STRAIN [...]
2003-02-18 09:52:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR EU WFP UN
03ROME644 APPROVAL OF AFGHANISTAN PROTRACTED RELIEF AND
[...] WFP'S EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 7 THE AFGHANISTAN PROTRACTED RELIEF AND RECOVERY OPERATION (PRRO) ENTITLED FOOD ASSISTANCE TO RE-ESTABLISH LIVELIHOODS AND HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY IN AFGHANISTAN. THE PRRO WILL BE OPERATIONAL FOR TWO YEARS (APRIL 1, 2003-END MARCH 2005),COVERING 6.0 [...]
2003-02-18 09:52:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR EU WFP UN AFGHANISTAN
03ROME702 U.S. MISSION ROME AND BIOTECHNOLOGY IN 2002
[...] SUMMARY: THE U.S. MISSION TO THE UN AGENCIES IN ROME PROVIDES A VERY GOOD PLATFORM FOR PROMOTING AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD TO A DIVERSE AND INFLUENTIAL AUDIENCE FROM DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. A LOOK BACK AT THE MI [...]
2003-02-21 06:09:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ETRD EAGR EAID UN FAO WFP
03ROME760AMBASSADOR TONY P. HALL IN ETHIOPIA - "IT'S EVEN
[...] A TEAM LED BY AMBASSADOR TONY HALL AND AA/DCHA ROGER WINTER VISITED ETHIOPIA FEBRUARY 15-21 AND FOUND THE COUNTRY WITH THE SECOND LARGEST POPULATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA STRUGGLING TO CONTAIN A MAJOR HUMANITARIAN DISASTER. IN 2003, SOME 11.3 MILLION DROUGHT VICTIMS WILL REQUIRE ABOUT 1.4 MILL [...]
2003-02-24 15:58:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
03ROME791WFP/UNICEF DPR KOREA NUTRITION SURVEY SHOWS MARKED
[...] MALNUTRITION RATES AMONG CHILDREN IN THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA (DPRK) HAVE DECLINED CONSIDERABLY OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY RELEASED BY WFP AND UNICEF ON FEBRUARY 20, CONJOINTLY WITH THE HOST GOVERNMENT'S CENTRAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS AND INSTITUTE OF CHIL [...]
2003-02-26 05:46:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN
03ROME81 USDA/FSA DISCUSSIONS WITH WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
[...] KEY MEMBERS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S FARM SERVICE AGENCY (FSA) KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFICE TRAVELED TO ROME, ITALY, NOVEMBER 18-22, 2002, TO BRIEF WORLD FOOD PROGRAM OFFICIALS ON USDA'S NEW FOOD AID REQUEST ENTRY SYSTEM (FARES) AND TRAIN SELECT MEMBERS OF WFP STAFF ON THE SYSTE [...]
2003-01-09 15:18:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN USDA
03ROME832 LETTER TO U/SYG KENZO OSHIMA, UNDP ADMINISTRATOR
[...] FOLLOWING IS TEXT OF A LETTER TO U/SYG KENZO OSHIMA, UNDP ADMINISTRATOR MALLOCH BROWN AND UNICEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CAROL BELLAMY DATED FEBRUARY 27, 2003 FROM TONY P. HALL, AMBASSADOR, U.S. MISSION TO THE UN AGENCIES, ROME. BEGIN LETTER: THE HONORABLE KENZO OSHIMA, U/SYG, UN OFFICE FOR THE [...]
2003-02-27 15:45:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
03ROME876THE LETHAL COMBINATION OF HUNGER AND HIV/AIDS IN
[...] WHILE VISITING FEBRUARY 15-21 IN ETHIOPIA (REPORTED REF A),IT BECAME CLEAR THAT FURTHER AND IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IS NEEDED BY THE UNITED NATIONS AND ITS PARTNERS IN ADDRESSING THE INSIDIOUS POTENTIAL OF HIV/AIDS TO TURN DROUGHT CRISES INTO CATASTROPHE. END SUMMARY. ---------- BACKGROUND -- [...]
2003-03-04 07:26:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR EU WFP UN
03ROME896 IDLO PROPOSAL TO USAID FOR U.S. DOLLARS 2.25
[...] THE ROME-BASED INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAW ORGANIZATION (IDLO) HAS SENT TO THE U.S. MISSION A PROPOSAL FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE PERIOD 2003-2005 REQUESTING USAID FUNDING OF U.S. DOLLARS 2.25 MILLION (U.S. 750,000/ANNUM). IDLO IS FUNDED BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS; USAID HAS PREVIOUSLY PROV [...]
2003-03-04 15:45:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAID PREF EU EAGR IDLO UNAORC UN
03SANAA174458TH UNGA: YEMEN DELEGATION UNDECIDED
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-20 11:51:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA KSEP YM UNGA UN DEMARCHE
03SANAA1775YEMEN: U.S. THEMES FOR UNGA
[...] (u) This is an action request - see para 3. 2. (u) Pol/Econ Chief and Poloff delivered ref a and b demarches to Abdulsalem Qassim Al-Awadi, Director of MFA's Americas Office, on July 22. Awadi promised to share the information with relevant ROYG officials, including Foreign Minister Qi [...]
2003-07-22 14:06:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL PHUM YM UNGA UN DEMARCHE
03SANAA2618POSSIBLE ARMS SMUGGLING FROM YEMEN TO SOMALIA
[...] (c) Summary/Comment: During his mid-September 2003 visit to Yemen, Dr. John Tambi, from United Nation's Panel of Experts on Somalia (UNPES) stated that UNPES was looking into the possible use of Yemeni airports to smuggle weapons from Yemen to Somalia. Given the prevalence of arms dealing in [...]
2003-10-26 13:30:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR PREL SU YM EH UN COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANAA2770ORAL MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY ON IRAQI POLITICAL
[...] (C) On November 22, Charge, accompanied by Pol/Econ Chief, called on FM Qirbi to deliver ref b oral message. Qirbi said he was "very encouraged" by the U.S. statements on Iraq, and that he viewed the program for transition as a "preliminary roadmap" that he hoped would gain momentum and shift [...]
2003-11-23 09:39:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL IZ YM UN
03SANAA2800UN COMMITTEE ON ARMS SMUGGLING TO SOMALIA; YEMEN'S
[...] (c) Summary: The UN Committee of Experts presented highlights of its "Report of the Panel of Experts on Somalia pursuant to SCR 1474" (2003) to members of the Diplomatic Corps in Yemen on November 16. A number of Ambassadors or Deputy Chiefs of Mission from western countries, including the [...]
2003-12-01 04:25:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR PREL YM UN COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY
03SANAA380IRAQ: EVOLVING YEMENI ATTITUDES TOWARD A POSSIBLE
[...] (C) Summary: ROYG policy and Yemeni street opinion publicly oppose a war in Iraq, but the underlying reality is more nuanced. The public line articulated by Saleh and senior officials strongly denounces war and advocates concerted Arab action to prevent it, but includes no/no expression of [...]
2003-02-27 14:51:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL IZ YM UN
03SANAA444IRAQ: YEMENI ATTITUDES REMAIN OPPOSED TO WAR;
[...] (C) Summary: ROYG public and private statements continue voicing opposition to a possible war in Iraq (reftel). The government staged peaceful demonstrations coinciding with the Arab Summit. Some American contacts are reporting an increased sense of animosity from random Yemenis on the st [...]
2003-03-06 13:37:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL IZ YM UN
03TEGUCIGALPA164458TH UNGA: HONDURAN FM SEEKING APPOINTMENT WITH
[...] (SBU) On June 27, PolChief discussed the Government of Honduras' (GOH) participation in the 58th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and U.S. UNGA policy priorities with Honduran Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Anibal Quinones (reftels). Quinones indicated that Honduras looked forward to [...]
2003-07-11 19:56:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPREL AORC PHUM HO UNGA UN
03THEHAGUE1679NETHERLANDS: 58TH UNGA HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE
[...] Pieter Ramaer, head of the Political and Judicial departments of MFA's UN and IFI, confirmed the following information to PolOff on June 27 (information is keyed to reftel): A: Attendance of Head of State: There are no plans for the Queen to attend. B. Attendance of Head of Governmen [...]
2003-06-27 14:49:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA NL UNGA UN
03THEHAGUE1680EU GOALS AND DUTCH RESPONSE TO U.S. UNGA GOALS -
[...] No summary [...]
2003-06-27 14:52:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALAORC PREL PHUM NL UNGA UN
03THEHAGUE1857DUTCH: SUMMARY OF EU THOUGHTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) Following delivery of HR reftels on July 21, MFA Senior Policy Advisor for Human Rights, Hans Docter (protect source),confirmed that the EU will introduce UNGA resolutions on Burma and the DRC; a decision on Iran has been postponed until early September, but appears likely. Docter also s [...]
2003-07-22 15:19:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL IR BM CG ZI KN NL UNGA UNHRC UN
03THEHAGUE1988NETHERLANDS: 58TH UNGA HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE UPDATE
[...] MFA reported updates UNGA attendance information on August 7. Information is keyed to Ref B. A. Attendance of Head of State: There are no plans for the Queen to attend. B. Attendance of Head of Government: Jan Peter Balkenende, Prime Minister, will attend the UNGA HIV/AIDS meeting and [...]
2003-08-07 10:48:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA NL UNGA UN
03THEHAGUE2289CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): RESPONDING TO
[...] (C) As you consider the U.S. response to the ILO's egregious decision regarding former Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Jose Bustani, I want to provide my thoughts, as your eyes and ears on the ground, on the key U.S. interests involved with [...]
2003-09-11 15:01:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL CWC ILO UN
03THEHAGUE2690INCB: DUTCH SUPPORT CANADIAN CANDIDATE
[...] No summary [...]
2003-10-23 11:29:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SNAR NL UNCND UN
03THEHAGUE3048DUTCH: NO DECISION YET ON U.S. CANDIDATE FOR CERD
[...] No summary [...]
2003-12-11 12:21:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL NL UN
03VATICAN1378VATICAN CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL LEGISLATION TO
[...] No summary [...]
2003-04-01 08:55:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI TBIO VT UN
03VATICAN2663BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON SILVANO TOMASI: NEW
[...] POPE JOHN PAUL II HAS APPOINTED HIS NUNCIO TO ERITREA, ETHIOPIA AND DJIBOUTI, ARCHBISHOP SILVANO TOMASI (AN AMERICAN CITIZEN),AS THE HOLY SEE'S PERMANENT OBSERVER AT THE UN OFFICES AND SPECIALIST AGENCIES, AND TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION IN GENEVA. TOMASI REPLACES ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MAR [...]
2003-06-12 12:59:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINR VT UN
03VATICAN5192VATICAN TO CONTINUE EFFORTS ON BANNING HUMAN
[...] (SBU) Holy See Acting Foreign Minister Pietro Parolin expressed disappointment with the UN decision to postpone a vote on competing resolutions that propose bans on human cloning in a November 13 meeting with the Charge. He added, however, that the Vatican was buoyed by the progress that had [...]
2003-11-17 11:45:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SOCI TBIO VT UN
03ZAGREB1297ICTY/CROATIA: GOC AGAIN BACKSLIDING ON COOPERATION?
[...] (C) ICTY Zagreb ResRep Thomas Osorio told us June 5 that the GOC is failing to deliver on a number of commitments PM Racan gave Chief Prosecutor del Ponte during her mid-April visit to Zagreb. Census information was incomplete, assistance to gain access to bank records on GOC financial suppor [...]
2003-06-06 16:50:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KAWC HR ICTY UN
03ZAGREB1342CROATIA/ICTY: PIFWC ANTE GOTOVINA GOES PUBLIC
[...] (U) In an undated interview published June 10, ICTY fugitive PIFWC Ante Gotovina reportedly told Ivo Pukanic, editor of Croatian newsmagazine "Nacional," that he acknowledged the authority of the Hague Tribunal. Gotovina said that he was willing to surrender to the ICTY on the condition that [...]
2003-06-11 16:13:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALKAWC PREL BH HR UN UNSC
03ZAGREB167REFUGEE RETURNS: RATCHETING UP IC PRESSURE ON
[...] No summary [...]
2003-01-23 18:26:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL HR EUN UN NATO UNHCR
03ZAGREB1854LIBERIA: CROATIAN SUPPORT FOR UN PEACEKEEPING
[...] (U) POLOFF DELIVERED REFTEL DEMARCHE TO ACTING NORTH AMERICA DESK DIRECTOR ANDREA BEKIC ON AUGUST 21. BEKIC COMMENTED THAT THE GOC WAS REVIEWING HOW IT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEW MISSION TO LIBERIA. SHE CAUTIONED THAT DEPENDING ON THE FINAL SCOPE OF THE GOC CONTRIBUTION, PARLIAMENTARY A [...]
2003-08-25 12:21:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALKPKO MARR PREL LI HR UN
03ZAGREB347IRAQ: BUCKING UP THE WEAK-KNEED CROATIANS
[...] (C) CROATIA'S INITIAL SUPPORT FOR THE USG POSITION ON CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 ZAGREB 00347 01 OF 02 131644Z IRAQ IS WAVERING UNDER PRESSURE FROM EU COUNTRIES AS THE GOC PREPARES TO PRESENT ITS APPLICATION FOR EU MEMBERSHIP. PUBLIC OPINION AGAINST ACTION IN IRAQ [...]
2003-02-13 16:45:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV HR IZ UN
03ZAGREB72CROATIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY STATEMENT ON IRAQ
[...] ON JANUARY 8, CROATIA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY ISSUED A STATEMENT CALLING FOR IRAQ TO "PRESENT CREDIBLE EVIDENCE THAT IT DOES NOT POSE A THREAT" TO INTERNATIONAL SECURITY. THE STATEMENT (SEE BELOW FOR AN INFORMAL TRANSLATION) NOTES CROATIA'S PARTICIPATION IN UNMOVIC, AND URGES THAT SHOULD AN INSPE [...]
2003-01-10 16:50:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IZ HR UN
04ABUDHABI1705UAE TO REBUILD 400 HOUSES IN GAZA
[...] (C) At President Shaykh Zayed's initiative, the UAE will rebuild more than 400 houses destroyed by Israeli forces in Rafah and Gaza. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shaykh Hamdan bin Zayed provided details of the project to the Ambassador on May 23, and said he [...]
2004-05-24 12:55:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL UN IS TC
04ABUDHABI2363U.S. INITIATIVES FOR THE 59TH UNGA DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2004-07-14 09:28:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON PHUM KDEM UNGA UN TC
04ABUDHABI2577DEMARCHE DELIVERED: THIRD PARTY FINANCING FOR UN
[...] No summary [...]
2004-08-03 12:37:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL MOPS MARR ECON EFIN UN TC
04ABUDHABI2809UAE PAPER ON DEPLOYMENT OF GCC FORCES TO IRAQ
[...] (C) Special Assistant to Abu Dhabi Deputy Prime Minister and UAE Armed Forces Chief of Staff Shaykh Mohammed bin Zayed, Yousef al-Otaiba, in a courtesy call on the Ambassador, passed to us a paper analyzing the pros and cons of deployment of GCC forces to Iraq, which he said was prepared by the [...]
2004-08-18 14:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PREL ECON EFIN UN TC
04ABUDHABI3964DEMARCHE ON UNGA RESOLUTION ON HUMAN CLONING
[...] On November 2, Polchief followed up with MFA on an October 31 telcon that the DCM had with MFA Under Secretary Abdullah Rashid regarding the UNGA demarche on human cloning. MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al Hosani said he was unable to give us an indication of how the UAE migh [...]
2004-11-03 12:24:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA TBIO PREL UN TC
04ABUDHABI396559TH UNGA ELECTIONS: DEMARCHE ON REPASCH CANDIDACY
[...] No summary [...]
2004-11-03 12:24:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UNGA UN TC
04ABUDHABI4005OAS: PANAMA TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR
[...] (SBU) Ambassador Watt called Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis on Friday, May 27, to encourage support for the U.S. candidate for Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Paolo G. Carozza. The Foreign Minister informed Ambassador Watt on Tuesday, May 31, that the GOP would support Carozza. 2 [...]
2004-11-08 12:02:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDUN UNGA PREL PHUM TC
04ABUDHABI4026ABU DHABI UNABLE TO DELIVER UN HUMAN CLONING BAN
[...] As reported in ref. A, due to the official mourning period after the death of late President Sheikh Zayed, and the week-long government holiday for the Eid Al Fitr, the UAEG is closed until November 20. The MFA is not receiving demarches or dip notes. It will not be possible for Post to deli [...]
2004-11-09 12:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDUN UNGA TBIO KSCI PREL PHUM TC
04ABUDHABI4543UAE WILL NOT CHANGE VOTES ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] No summary [...]
2004-12-14 10:46:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL TC UNGA UN
04AMMAN5892JORDANIAN ATTENDANCE AT AND U.S. INITIATIVES FOR
[...] Manar Dabbas, USA action officer in Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher's private office, told PolCouns July 13 that FonMin Muasher will lead the Jordanian delegation to the UNGA. Muasher plans to arrive in New York on September 19 and stay through September 30. Dabbas said that Muasher would l [...]
2004-07-13 14:56:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PREL ECON PHUM AORC JO UN
04AMMAN6179MFA LEGAL ADVISOR ON JORDAN'S "DECLARATION" ON THE
[...] (C) Charge and PolCouns queried MFA Legal Department Head Samer Naber July 21 on the meaning of Jordan's "declaration" about national liberation movements on the Convention on the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. Naber clarified that the Jordanian statement was a "declaration" and [...]
2004-07-22 07:35:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL EFIN JO UN
04AMMAN6439FM MUASHER CLAIMS HANDS ARE TIED ON TERRORISM
[...] No summary [...]
2004-07-29 15:59:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEFIN PREL PTER JO UN
04AMMAN6691OIL-FOR-FOOD VIOLATIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A recent visit by HIRC STAFFDEL Scharfen may have uncovered hard, documentary evidence of involvement of some Jordanian banks in facilitating the payment of kickbacks during the closing years of the Oil-for-Food (OFF) program. This evidence, if verified, would still leave some doub [...]
2004-08-09 14:46:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEFIN PREL JO IZ UN
04AMMAN8858JORDANIAN SUPPORT FOR KOSOVO CIVPOL: ROTATION
[...] (U) Post received October 14 a letter (text faxed to NEA on 10/14 and provided below) from the head of Jordan,s Public Security Directorate (PSD),General Tahseen Shurdom. It provides the steps taken by the PSD in response to our request (ref). The PSD later informed post that it had replaced [...]
2004-10-27 15:20:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV YI JO UN UNMIK
04AMMAN8944UNGA HUMAN CLONING RESOLUTION: JORDAN
[...] No summary [...]
2004-11-01 14:48:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALTBIO PREL JO UNGA UN
04AMMAN8945REPASCH CANDIDACY FOR UN PENSION COMMITTEE: JORDAN
[...] No summary [...]
2004-11-01 15:26:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAORC JO UNGA UN
04AMMAN9777POSSIBLE CONTINGENCY PLANNING TO SUPPORT A UN
[...] (C) A mid-level Jordanian military officer informed USDAO Amman (septel) that the Jordanian military is conducting contingency planning to deploy approximately 70 soldiers to serve as UN military observers in Darfur, Sudan in January 2005 in the event the UNSC agrees to establish a peace supp [...]
2004-12-09 14:58:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KPKO SU JO UN
04BOGOTA12829DAS SHAPIRO AND PDAS FARRAR MEET WITH PRESIDENT
[...] (U) December 15, 2004, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Presidential Palace, Bogota. 2. (U) Participants: U.S. ---- WHA DAS Charles Shapiro INL PDAS Jonathan Farrar Ambassador William B. Wood David Henifin, WHA/AND Deputy Director Al Matano, INL/LP Deputy Director Craig Conway, POL (notetaker) C [...]
2004-11-02 18:31:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KJUS PTER PHUM CO VE BR UN
04BOGOTA12846DAS SHAPIRO AND PDAS FARRAR MEET WITH PRESIDENT
[...] (U) December 15, 2004, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Presidential Palace, Bogota. 2. (U) Participants: U.S. ---- WHA DAS Charles Shapiro INL PDAS Jonathan Farrar Ambassador William B. Wood David Henifin, WHA/AND Deputy Director Al Matano, INL/LP Deputy Director Craig Conway, POL (notetaker) C [...]
2004-11-02 18:31:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KJUS PTER PHUM CO VE BR UN
04BOGOTA1980NOTES FROM THE FIELD: MEDELLIN
[...] (C) Summary: Poloff visited Colombia's vibrant second city, Medellin, February 11-12. National Police commander Ruben Carrillo noted a continued downward trend in violent crime and a lack of recidivism on the part of reinserted former paramilitary fighters. Mayor Sergio Fajardo complained [...]
2004-02-25 21:42:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PHUM KJUS EAID CO UN
04BOGOTA2764UNHCHR PRESENTS ITS 2003 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT ON COLOMBIA
[...] No summary [...]
2004-03-02 22:05:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALCO PGOV PHUM PINR PREL UN
04BOGOTA5068Bogota Mini Dublin Group Meeting
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Bogota Mini Dublin Group held a biannual meeting on May 11 to discuss the ten recommendations for Colombia agreed upon in November, 2003. This session acknowledged the USG's leadership in counter-narcotics cooperation with the GOC. Several examples of bilateral programs were [...]
2004-05-17 23:08:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR EFIN KCRM PTER CO UN
04BRASILIA1756 LULA'S INTERNATIONAL HUNGER INITIATIVE BANKS ON
[...] (U) Summary: Brazil, in coordination with France, Chile and Spain, is preparing for circulation this month a set of proposals for new mechanisms to finance international development, health and anti-hunger efforts, primarily through the UN agencies. These proposals would be presented for dis [...]
2004-07-14 19:34:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EAID SOCI PREL BR UN
04BRASILIA1835U/S LARSON LAYS DOWN A MARKER ON INTERNATIONAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: In meetings across Brasilia September 21, U/S Larson made clear to GoB interlocutors that while the USG shares Brazil's deep commitment to fighting hunger on a global scale, elements of President Lula's anti-hunger initiative that call for international taxation were non-starte [...]
2004-07-26 10:01:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EAID SOCI PREL BR UN
04BRASILIA2129AMBASSADOR SICHAN SIV'S BRASILIA MEETINGS
[...] (SBU) Brazilian Foreign Ministry officials assured Ambassador Siv that Brazil will wholeheartedly back the USG TIP agenda item at the 59th UNGA, but sounded more ambivalent on the four other U.S. UNGA initiatives (Ref C). To Ambassador Siv's suggestion that UNHCR has become a group mingling " [...]
2004-08-24 19:54:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC SOCI BR UNGA UN
04BRATISLAVA33SLOVAKIA WILL VOTE FOR BOYD FOR CERD
[...] No summary [...]
2004-01-13 06:27:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM LO UN
04BRATISLAVA569SLOVAKS SUPPORT IRAQ RESOLUTION
[...] (U) THE SLOVAK MFA JUNE 9 ISSUED A PUBLIC STATEMENT WELCOMING THE RESOLUTION ON IRAQ APPROVED BY THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL. THE STATEMENT CALLED THE RESOLUTION A DECISIVE STEP TOWARDS NORMALIZING THE SITUATION IN IRAQ AND RENEWING STABILITY AND DEMOCRACY. "STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF THE UN [...]
2004-06-10 07:44:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL LO IZ UN
04BRATISLAVA626SLOVAKIA SEEKS UN SECURITY COUNCIL SEAT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. SLOVAKIA IS SEEKING AN OCTOBER 1 REGIONAL ENDORSEMENT FOR A NON-PERMANENT UNSC SEAT IN 2006- 2007. SLOVAKIA WILL INTENSIFY A GLOBAL CAMPAIGN IF ENDORSED REGIONALLY. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) POLOFF MET WITH OKSANA TOMOVA, DIRECTOR OF THE MFA'S DEPARTMENT OF T [...]
2004-06-29 12:43:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KPKO AA UN
04BRATISLAVA700Slovakia's Priorities for the UNGA
[...] SUMMARY. Slovakia will follow the EU position at the UNGA on all US priorities except cloning. Slovakia expects to win the region's 2006/2007 non-permanent Security Council seat as no other state in the region has voiced its candidacy. END SUMMARY. Slovakia on U.S. Priorities ----------- [...]
2004-07-23 05:32:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM AORC LO UNGA UN
04BRUSSELS1787EU HAND-WRINGING ON CYPRUS REFERENDUM: NO CARROTS, FLIMSY STICKS
[...] (C) One day away from a Cyprus Referendum, EU officials are wringing their hands in Brussels about the likely fate of the Annan Plan -- and the likely accession of a divided Cyprus into the EU on May 1. The Head of the Commission's Cyprus unit told us April 23 that he is anticipating numerous [...]
2004-04-23 14:31:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL CY TU EUN UN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS2389DEALING WITH EU IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
[...] (C) SUMMARY: We reviewed ref A draft guidelines on dealing with the EU in international organizations, and believe the guidelines, with a few adjustments, will provide what is needed: an equitable and fair framework which allows flexibility within broad parameters and clearly spells out U.S. [...]
2004-06-04 10:40:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL UN EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS3190EU ON UNGA PRIORITIES, ATTENDEES
[...] (C) Summary: EU officials welcomed early consultation on UNGA priorities and highlighted shared interest in combating human trafficking and reducing the number of Middle East resolutions -- although they underscored several times that this would be best achieved by resolving the underlying r [...]
2004-07-27 11:08:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC KSEP OVIP OTRA UN UNGA EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS4550U.S.-EU NONPROLIFERATION TROIKA: EU LOOKS FOR U.S.
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 28, the U.S. and the EU held their semi-annual exchange on nonproliferation issues. This discussion followed the release of the second U.S.-EU Summit declaration on nonproliferation. The two sides touched on a wide range of nonproliferation issues and explored possib [...]
2004-10-21 16:05:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM KNNP UN EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS5221ENGAGING THE EU ON DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN
[...] (SBU) Summary. The 25 EU member states have a GDP roughly equal to the United States, but spend twice as much on development assistance. One fifth of EU assistance is funneled through the European Commission (EC),making the Commission the third largest single donor in the world and an import [...]
2004-12-10 09:58:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON PREF PREL EUN UN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS728KOFI ANNAN AND THE EU: MULTILATERALISM, MONEY AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: UNSYG Kofi Annan used his January 28-30 visit to Brussels to lecture the EU in public on the need to have more open migration policies, while holding private talks on a range of world hotspots. The EU showcased its commitment to a policy of "effective multilateralism" centered [...]
2004-02-20 08:37:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID UNGA UN EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04COLOMBO1301 Mission conveys points on USG initiatives for
[...] (C) On August 3, poloff spoke with Sumedha Ekanayake and presented the USG initiatives for the 59th UN General Assembly, per Reftel. Ekanayake said he would review the points with his colleagues but that he did not foresee any GSL conflicts with U.S. initiatives to advance economic freedom, [...]
2004-08-06 05:39:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC CE UNGA UN
04COLOMBO526 CHR: Mission provides GSL with draft Cuba
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a March 25 meeting at the Sri Lankan MFA, Polchief reviewed talking points and provided a copy of the draft CHR resolution on Cuba. MFA contact was non-committal, noting that the GSL was in a state of flux due to the April 2 elections. Overall, we think moving the GSL to a "y [...]
2004-03-25 09:53:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PINR CE CU CH CHR UN
04DJIBOUTI386DJIBOUTI AND DEMARCHE ON DEMOCRATIC IRAQ
[...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel demarche March 15 to Minister of Cooperation, Mohamoud Youssef Ali, in Djibouti's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ali responded that Djibouti would like to see an elected government take charge in Iraq and peace restored. In that regard, it is important that coal [...]
2004-03-15 09:37:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM IZ UN DJ
04DUBLIN1222IRELAND WILL DISCUSS PROTECTION FORCE WITH EU
[...] (S)In regards to the UN protection force, Emboff delivered reftel talking points A on August 5 to Brendan Ward, Deputy Director of the Middle East Section at DFA. Ward responded that he had been in touch with counterparts in other European capitals, and agreement was reached to discuss this i [...]
2004-08-18 07:19:00Embassy DublinSECRETPREL PTER PHUM MOPS MARR UN
04DUBLIN1286IRISH REACTION TO U.S. UNGA INITIATIVES
[...] On August 31, Post delivered ref A talking points on U.S. initiatives for the 59th UN General Assembly to John Deady and Julian Clare, Director and First Secretary, respectively, of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) UN Section. ---------------- Economic Freedom ---------------- 2 [...]
2004-09-01 10:44:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC UNGA UN
04DUBLIN1293IRELAND TO VOTE FOR US RE-ELECTION TO POSTAL
[...] Emboff, drawing on reftel points, spoke on September 2 to First Secretary, UN Section at the DFA Julian Clare. Clare stated that Ireland will vote for US re-election to the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Postal Operations Council (POC). However, Ireland's tenure on the POC is drawing to an end [...]
2004-09-02 12:01:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UPU UN
04DUBLIN1300IRELAND BROADLY AGREES WITH US RESPONSE ON UNGA
[...] Emboff, drawing on reftel points, spoke on September 2 to First Secretary, UN Section at the DFA Julian Clare. Clare stated that Ireland's response to Resolution 58/41 is included in the common reply that the EU sent. Clare said that Ireland has strong national views on nuclear disarmament a [...]
2004-09-02 15:54:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KNNP MNUC PARM PREL CDG UNDC UNGA UN
04DUBLIN1579IRELAND/EU: UNSYG ANNAN RENEWS CALL FOR UN-EU
[...] (C) Summary: In an October 14 speech in Dublin, UNSYG Kofi Annan called for effective multilateralism to address global challenges and, in particular, increased UN-EU cooperation on crisis management. He welcomed the EU battlegroup initiative as a potential model for UN-EU collaboration on c [...]
2004-10-19 06:57:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALEU MARR MCAP MOPS PGOV PINS PREL UN
04DUBLIN1645IRELAND TO SUPPORT REPASCH UNGA RE-ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-11-02 16:14:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KSEP UNGA UN
04DUBLIN852IRELAND TO EXTEND ISAF MISSION
[...] (SBU) Poloff was informed today by Irish DFA UN Division Chief John Deady that the Irish Government had taken a decision "at the highest political level" to extend their peacekeepers to the ISAF mission in Afghanistan. The troops had been scheduled to withdraw this summer, and will now stay [...]
2004-06-04 08:06:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALMASS MARR PREL UN
04GUATEMALA1479GUATEMALA WILL VOTE AGAINST NO-ACTION IN ECOSOC
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel points to MFA Multilateral Affairs Director Sylvia Corrado on June 14. Corrado relayed demarche to the GOG Mission to the UN. Corrado confirmed on June 15 that GOG will vote against any no-action motion on Belarus, North Korea, or Cuba resolutions raised in ECOSOC [...]
2004-06-15 22:29:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM GT PDEM UNCHR ECOSOC UN
04GUATEMALA1519GOG RESPONSE ON ECLAC MEETING IN PUERTO RICO
[...] No summary [...]
2004-06-17 22:25:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSOCI EAID PHUM XL XM GT UN ECLAC
04GUATEMALA29CICIACS: PENDING CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: On January 7, the Government of Guatemala and the UN signed an agreement to establish a Commission on the Investigation of Illegal Bodies and Clandestine Apparatuses (CICIACS) at the UN Headquarters in New York. Foreign Minister Gutierrez represented the GOG at the signing cerem [...]
2004-01-09 17:00:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KJUS GT UN
04GUATEMALA2926GUATEMALA: RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON REPASCH
[...] No summary [...]
2004-11-18 21:06:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC GT UNGA UN
04GUATEMALA3161GUATEMALAN OHCHR OFFICE NEGOTIATIONS AT DELICATE
[...] (C) Summary: The DCM and Polcouns met with Ambassador Carla Rodriguez, MFA Director of Multilateral Affairs, on December 9 to discuss the state of play of negotiations between the GOG and UN to establish a local Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Following divided [...]
2004-12-10 18:31:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL GT UN
04GUATEMALA3163GUATEMALAN PARTICIPATION IN PEACEKEEPING
[...] (C) Summary: In addition to deployment of a military police company to Haiti, the Guatemalan military has military observers in the Ivory Coast and Burundi, has finished training military observers for deployment to Sudan, and has promised to send a Special Forces company and a military poli [...]
2004-12-10 18:33:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALKPKO PREL MOPS GT HA BY IV SU CF UN
04GUATEMALA3246AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) Summary: The Ambassador met on December 14 with Guatemala's Human Rights Coalition Against Clandestine Structures (CDHCEC, formerly known as "Coalition for CICIACS") to discuss the general human rights situation. The CDHCEC harshly criticized what they viewed as the low priority the Ber [...]
2004-12-21 23:37:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV ASEC MASS SNAR GT UN
04GUATEMALA3288GUATEMALA ACCEPTS OHCHR RESIDENT OFFICE
[...] (C) Summary: The GOG and the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) have agreed to establish an OHCHR Resident Office in Guatemala. We believe the agreement, although later than desired, reflects well on the GOG and will help secure advances in human rights. The final [...]
2004-12-29 21:58:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL GT UN
04HANOI1676 GVN REQUESTS USG SUPPORT FOR ACTION
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The GVN is seeking USG support to deny consultative status to two NGOs at the upcoming ECOSOC session in New York. The GVN considers the Free Vietnam Alliance and the Transnational Radical Party to be terrorist organizations with the aim of either forcibly overthrowing the GVN [...]
2004-06-10 10:31:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER VM UN ECOSOC ETMIN CTERR
04KATHMANDU1288NEPAL: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON FOREIGN SECRETARY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Moriarty made his first official call on Foreign Secretary Madhu Acharya on July 8. Acharya stated that the UN offer to mediate with the Maoists was appreciated, but third-party mediation from any quarters would not be accepted for the time being. Meanwhile, India's [...]
2004-07-09 07:05:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PREF PHUM IN BH NP UN
04KATHMANDU310NEPAL: UN OFFICIAL SEES LITTLE IMMEDIATE HOPE FOR
[...] (C) In a February 12 meeting with the Ambassador, Tamrat Samuel, Assistant to the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs at the UN, said that the UN stands ready to assist in mediation efforts between the Government of Nepal (GON) and Maoists if asked by both sides, but indicated that [...]
2004-02-17 05:37:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER NP PHUM UN
04KATHMANDU326NEPAL: UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICIAL PLEDGES CLOSER
[...] (C/NF) In a February 17 meeting with the Ambassador, Gianni Magazzeni, Geographic Teams leader from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR),acknowledged that a UN-proposed hman rights accord will likely face resistance from the Government of Nepal (GON) unless the UN [...]
2004-02-20 09:02:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM PREL PGOV NP UN
04KATHMANDU371NEPAL: GOVERNMENT WILL NOT SIGN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) In a February 27 meeting, de facto Foreign Minister Bekh Bahadur Thapa told the Ambassador that the Government of Nepal (GON) will not sign the proposed human rights accord because the accord implicitly puts the Maoists on the same level as the Government. The GON would, moreover, object [...]
2004-02-28 07:19:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PTER PREL NP UN
04KINSHASA1339MONUC EXPECTATIONS OF TASK/SIZE INCREASE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: SRSG William Swing says MONUC needs more troops, and that UNSYG Kofi Annan is likely to support such a request. According to a mid-level MONUC source, the organization plans to ask for an additional 25,000 troops, increasing the annual cost to an estimated $2.2bn. The source sa [...]
2004-07-19 14:28:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KPKO CG UN
04KINSHASA1973U.N. UNDER SECRETARY GUEHENNO VISIT TO THE DRC
[...] (C) Summary: In October 21 remarks to the International Committee to Accompany the Transition (CIAT),U.N. Peacekeeping Under Secretary Guehenno said that his visit to the DRC was intended to review how MONUC could best utilize its limited resources. Overall, the U.N.,s obective is to ensure [...]
2004-10-22 14:36:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPKO CG UN
04KINSHASA2096THE CENTER CANNOT HOLD: GOMA AND NORTH KIVU
[...] (C) Summary: A wave of what appear to be executions in Goma, as well as clashes throughout North Kivu between military nominally responsive to regional military commander Obed and militia loyal to Governor Eugene Serufuli, suggest that Serufuli's grip on his province might be slipping. Monuc [...]
2004-11-16 11:22:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KPKO PHUM CG UN
04KUWAIT1752(C) UN RESIDENT COORDINATOR DISCUSSES IRAQ
[...] (C) SUMMARY: This is an action request. During a June 2 courtesy call, Paolo Lembo, the new United Nations Resident Coordinator discussed with the Charge the possibility of the UN basing some Iraq support staff in Kuwait. Envisioning a staff of 100-120, he said that their new headquarters wou [...]
2004-06-03 08:17:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC EAID IZ KU UN
04KUWAIT3063IAMB RECEIVES KPMG UPDATE ON DFI AUDIT, EXPRESSES
[...] (SBU) Summary: The International Advisory and Monitoring Board (IAMB) on Iraq met in Kuwait on 7-8 September to receive a briefing from KPMG on the status of the second stage of the external audit work on the Development Fund for Iraq (DFI). In its press release after the meeting, the IAMB n [...]
2004-09-11 11:06:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEFIN IZ UN KW
04KUWAIT4426GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS: GOK REQUESTS UN
[...] (C) Summary: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah called the Ambassador and British Ambassador Christopher Wilton to his office on December 18 to provide background on the GOK's request to activate a clause in UNSCR 833, requiring the UN to ensure that border po [...]
2004-12-20 14:18:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS PTER IZ KU UN
04MADRID1061SPANISH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE RE ROAD SAFETY
[...] We delivered reftel demarche to the MFA, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Public Works, and the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs. 2. In follow-up conversations with Ana Paredes, Subdirector General of Services for Technical Bodies and Rosario Bernal Garcia, Head of Ser [...]
2004-03-30 10:35:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDELTN AORC SP UN WHO
04MADRID1201SPANISH RESPONSE: PRESS STATEMENT ON UNSCR 1534
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-14 06:54:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALKAWC PREL SP UNSC UN
04MADRID1210SUSANA ESTEVEZ TO HEAD SPANISH DELEGATION TO UN
[...] Spain's MFA informed us that Spain will be represented to the April 14 UN Special Session in observance of World Health Day by Spain's Ambassador to the United Nations as well as by Susana Estevez, Head of International Relations, Ministry of Interior. 2. In a separate communication, the [...]
2004-04-14 10:21:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDELTN AORC SP UN WHO
04MADRID3600A MID-TERM LOOK AT SPAIN'S SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Poloff discussed Spain's Security Council September presidency with Juan Manuel Gonzalez de Linares, MFA Deputy Director of United Nations Affairs, and Enrique de Yturriaga Saldanha, MFA head of UNSC Issues. Both stressed that Spain has tried to be an "honest broker" as the hea [...]
2004-09-21 06:09:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL SP UNSC UN
04MADRID649SPAIN AGAINST FULL WEOG PARTICIPATION FOR ISRAEL
[...] (U) Please see action request in paragraph 4. 2. (C) We delivered reftel demarche to Inigo de Palacio, MFA Director of UN Affairs, on February 24. De Palacio stated that while Spain and the EU would support renewing Israel's WEOG New York membership in May, the EU's common policy is to "gi [...]
2004-02-25 15:51:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL IS EU AORC SP UN
04MANAGUA1783RESPONSE T O ECLAC DEMARCHE: NICARAGUA WILL SUPPORT USG POSITION
[...] (C) Ambassador delivered demarche contained reftel to Nicaraguan Minister of Health Jose Antonio Alvarado. After carefully reviewing the materials, Alvarado subsequently informed the Ambassador that he completely agreed with the US position. He noted that though he is not likely to attend the San J [...]
2004-06-17 20:51:00Embassy ManaguaCONFIDENTIALEAID PHUM SOCI NU ECLAC UN
04MANAMA1125 DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. INITIATIVES FOR THE 59TH
[...] No summary [...]
2004-07-18 10:48:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC BA UNGA UN
04MAPUTO1617MOZAMBIQUE: DEMARCHE ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (SBU) On December 15 Emboff delivered ref A demarche urging the GRM to oppose any potential motions for non- action in the UN plenary session on previously approved resolutions critical of the human rights situation in Iran and Turkmenistan. In the meeting, the MFA Director for UN Affairs, Ant [...]
2004-12-15 14:28:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL MZ UN
04MAPUTO338SYGSR SWING BRIEFS ON CHISSANO MEETING
[...] On March 8, Secretary General's Special Representative Ambassador William Swing called on Ambassador to brief on his meeting in Maputo with President Chissano and the current situation of the MONUC in DRC with sixteen months until the planned June 2005 elections. 2. Ambassador Swing told us [...]
2004-03-12 08:56:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS PREF CG XA ZF MZ SF UG BY UN
04NEWDELHI7085DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO INDIA ON REPASCH RE-ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-11-05 12:08:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KSEP IN UNGA UN
04NEWDELHI7674GOI UNAPOLOGETIC ON DARFUR NO ACTION VOTE,
[...] (C) SA/INS Director Blake and Polcouns used a December 2 meeting with MEA Joint Secretary (Americas) S. Jaishankar to convey our disappointment at the recent GOI vote at the UN in favor of "no action" on the resolution concerning the plight of refugees in Darfur. Polcouns also urged further ef [...]
2004-12-03 13:19:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PREF IN CH UN
04NEWDELHI7675FOR INDIA UN PANEL REPORT IS ONLY A START
[...] (C) Summary: The report of the High-Level Panel on UN Reform represents the beginning of a long-term process in which India has significant stakes, MEA Joint Secretary (UN Political) BS Prakash told PolCouns on December 3. Downplaying FM Natwar Singh's apparent rejection of a permanent Secur [...]
2004-12-03 13:28:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM IN UN GOI
04PARAMARIBO33SURINAME TO SUPPORT US CANDIDATE TO THE COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2004-01-16 10:37:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM NS UN
04PARAMARIBO7HIGH LEVEL PUSH FOR US CANDIDATE FOR COMMITTEE ON
[...] No summary [...]
2004-01-05 17:47:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL NS UN
04QUITO2362AMB. SIV PROMOTES UNGA AGENDA
[...] Summary: During a visit to Quito on August 21-22, U.S. Representative to ECOSOC Ambassador Sichan Siv raised UNGA demarche points (Ref A) and other multilateral issues with Amb. Fernando Flores Macias, DirGen for Multilateral Affairs. Ambassador Siv also expressed disappointment with Ecuador [...]
2004-08-26 12:39:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC EC UNGA UN
04QUITO2399FAWNING THRONGS GREET LULA IN QUITO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Cheering crowds met Brazilian President Lula da Silva at every stop during his August 24-25 visit to Quito. Pre-arrival press was universally positive, portraying the ex-labor leader as a third-world savior and counterweight to the United States. Concurrently, editorials ravag [...]
2004-08-30 18:03:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD ECON EFIN EC BR UN
04QUITO2602ECUADOR SENDING ENGINEERS, TROOPS TO HAITI
[...] The Government of Ecuador has directed that EC Army engineers and soldiers travel to Haiti to participate in UN-directed peacekeeping (PKO) operations and natural disaster (hurricane) relief. Embassy officials learned September 23 that the first Ecuadorian deployment will include 66 combat e [...]
2004-09-24 20:16:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS MARR PREL SMIG EC HA UN
04ROME1428Joint WFP and FAO Letter regarding deepening cooperation
[...] Summary. The US Mission Rome has recently been made aware of a joint letter issued by WFP and FAO on November 27, 2003, that describes how their respective organizations might enhance cooperation and requests all WFP and FAO offices in the field and at headquarters to become engaged in enhance [...]
2004-04-13 08:25:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF UN
04ROME1488FAO Donor Conference on the Desert Locust Emergency
[...] Summary. Following up on its February notice (reftel),FAO held a donor conference, on April 8, 2004, regarding the serious on-going outbreak of desert locusts concentrated in Northwest Africa. According to conference presentations, about United States Dollars (USD) 17 million has been spent [...]
2004-04-15 10:09:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF UN
04ROME1833ITALY WILL NOT CONTRIBUTE TO HAITI PKO
[...] (C) MARIO BALDI, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE MFA UN OFFICE, STATED THAT THE DPKO FOR HAITI REQUEST WAS REVIEWED BY GIAMPIERO MASSOLO, MFA DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR MULTILATERAL AFFAIRS AND GIAMPAOLO DIPAOLA, MOD CHIEF OF DEFENSE. BALDI SAID THAT ITALY WILL NOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE PKO IN HAITI. HE EXPLAINE [...]
2004-05-12 05:00:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALKPKO MARR MOPS PREL HA IT UN
04ROME1923SOMALIA PEACE PROCESS - ITALIANS SEEK US SUPPORT
[...] (C) Bruno Cabras, MFA Director General for Sub-Saharan Africa, requested a meeting with Pol M/C to discuss EU actions on and request US assistance for the Somalia National Reconciliation Conference. Cabras stressed that the peace process must result in a minimal level of stability and governan [...]
2004-05-18 13:53:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SO IT UN
04ROME1964INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAW ORGANIZATION:
[...] Summary: Post would like to bring to Department's attention the International Development Law Organization (IDLO),a Rome-based intergovernmental organization founded twenty years ago by former USAID employees. Through training and technical assistance to the judicial sector of developing nati [...]
2004-05-20 12:51:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAID KJUS KISL UN
04ROME2029ITALIAN PEACEKEEPING TRAINING ASSISTANCE TO 3RD
[...] IN RESPONSE TO REF A, EMBASSY QUERIED CARABINIERI, ARMY, AND MINISTRY OF INTERIOR OFFICIALS ON ITALIAN CAPABILITIES TO TRAIN THIRD COUNTRY PEACEKEEPERS. THE CARABINIERI, WE WERE INFORMED, HOLD A TWO WEEK DOCTRINAL TRAINING COURSE FOR GENDARME-LIKE OFFICERS BIANNUALLY AT THEIR OFFICERS TRAININ [...]
2004-05-25 11:41:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MOPS PINS PREL IT UN
04ROME2196ANNUAL SESSION OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM EXECUTIVE
[...] The WFP Annual Session for 2004 took place against the backdrop of the positive Sudanese signing of the Naivasha Protocols (GOS-SPLM/A),and an unprecedented level of displacement and violence in Sudan's Darfur region. Coming off a record level of total support in 2003 (U.S. dollars (USD) $2.6 [...]
2004-06-09 12:50:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR KHIV WFP UNHCR UN
04ROME2243 SECOND REGULAR SESSION OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
[...] In an abbreviated Board session (one and a half days),the Executive Board approved country programs for Sierra Leone and Madagascar, a budget increase for WFP's development efforts in Uganda, and protracted relief and recovery operations for Myanmar (Returnees and vulnerable groups in norther [...]
2004-06-10 15:13:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
04ROME2272DARFUR: ITALY COMMITMENT EURO 4.4 MILLION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Italy is contributing a total of Euro 4.4 million (approx $5.4 million) to relief efforts related to the crisis in Darfur. Officials at the MFA's Directorate of Development Cooperation told USAID Deputy Administrator Frederick Schieck that Italy does not rule out further contri [...]
2004-06-14 11:42:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PHUM PREF PREL SU IT AF WFP UN
04ROME2319 PUBLIC LAW 480 FOOD FOR PEACE PANEL AT ANNUAL
[...] USUN-Rome organized (on the margin of the Annual Session of the WFP Executive Board) a panel to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Public Law 480, the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act that was signed into law in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Ambassador Tony Hall h [...]
2004-06-16 12:42:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
04ROME23312003 GLOBAL FOOD AID: BARELY COPING WITH
[...] WFP has released its annual Global Food Aid report entitled "2003 Food Aid Flows," which highlights, despite a year of extraordinary emergencies, the steady downward trend in total food aid tonnages, particularly since 1999. For 2004, international prices for food aid commodities continue the [...]
2004-06-17 12:09:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AORC PREF KUNR WFP UN
04ROME2463"UNTIED FOOD AID" - WFP STUDY FOR UNCTAD
[...] (SBU) The WFP Secretariat has shared with the US Mission a paper prepared for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) entitled: "Food Aid and the Untying of Aid: Opportunities and Challenges for the Least Developed Countries." The key premise for the untying of food aid [...]
2004-06-24 15:29:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR AORC PREF ETRD WFP UN UNCTAD
04ROME2839WFP AND FAO EFFORTS TO IMPROVE WORLDWIDE EMERGENCY
[...] Summary. The recent G8 summit at Sea Island, Georgia, ended with a pledge by G8 leaders that their governments would coordinate with FAO and WFP to improve worldwide emergency assessment and response systems. FAO and WFP continue to work with stakeholders to improve emergency needs assessmen [...]
2004-07-22 10:08:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF UN
04ROME2854JAPANESE DONATION OF 250,000 METRIC TONS FOR WFP'S
[...] (SBU) WFP advised US Mission that Japan will donate 250,000 tons of cereals to WFP's 2004 emergency operation (EMOP) in North Korea, with delivery over the period August- September/October 2004. The value of the donation is up to U.S. $80 million. Final details of the transaction have been sen [...]
2004-07-23 04:21:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN
04ROME2969WFP SCHOOL MILK PROPOSAL FOR CHINA
[...] WFP plans to phase out its operations in China at the end of 2005, and remains hopeful that China will become a major food aid contributor in the future. In 2001, WFP approached USDA related to a one-time 100,000 metric ton donation of Dry Skimmed Milk powder to support Chinese school feeding [...]
2004-07-30 15:38:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR CH WFP UN
04ROME3024 PROJECT ONE BILLION - PATRONAGE FROM THE UN
[...] This is an action request, see paragraph 4. 2. Background: Project 1 Billion (P1B) - named for the more than 1 billion persons affected by mass violence embodied in the experience of war, ethnic conflict, torture and terrorism - has been under way since an initial meeting of officials fr [...]
2004-08-05 04:38:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KSCA IT UN
04ROME3115ITALY SHARES US CONCERNS OVER RISING TENSIONS IN
[...] (SBU) On August 10, MFA Russia/NIS desk officer Lucia Pasquilini told poloff that Italy supports a more active EU role in addressing the growing tensions in Moldova/Transnistria. Italy supported and awaits the conclusions from EU Director General Cooper's fact finding mission to Moldova Augus [...]
2004-08-11 16:09:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PBTS MD IT UN
04ROME3135ITALIAN REACTION TO U.S. INITIATIVES FOR 59TH UN
[...] No summary [...]
2004-08-13 11:54:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ECON IT KDEM PHUM PREL UNGA UN
04ROME3224ITALY WILL ATTEMPT TO CONTACT IRAN ON OUT OF
[...] (U) Post conveyed ref points in the MFA to the Office of Iranian Affairs, the Office of Under Secretary for Asia Margherita Boniver, and to Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Enrico De Maio. We also delivered the points to the Prime Minister's office. 2. (C) De Maio said [...]
2004-08-20 13:28:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AF IR IT UN
04ROME3477ITALIAN CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL FUND FOR AIDS
[...] (SBU) Information received by the Office of the Global Fund (GFF) for AIDS has raised questions about whether the Government of Italy will fulfil its 2004 pledge of a E 100 million contribution to the fund. Post has been actively working with contacts throughout the Government to find out th [...]
2004-09-10 15:38:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID TBIO IT UN
04ROME3666SOMALIA: ITALY SEEKS U.S. PARTICIPATION IN JOINT
[...] (U) This cable includes a guidance request. Please see paragraph 7. Summary ------- 2. (C) Bruno Cabras, MFA Director General for Sub-Saharan Africa, requested a meeting with A/DCM on September 21 to request U.S. participation in the protocol joint monitoring committee designed to supp [...]
2004-09-22 14:26:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL SO IT UN
04ROME3669Sparring with FAO over Locusts
[...] (U) Summary. Over the past several weeks we have been active in promoting a better international response to the Sahel desert locust emergency. On September 10, 2004, USUN Rome invited permanent representatives of potential donor countries and countries affected by the current outbreak of d [...]
2004-09-22 15:52:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AF PREF UN FAO
04ROME3681Exchanging Letters with FAO over Locusts
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, the text of Ambassador Hall's letter to FAO DG Diouf on September 16, 2004 follows: "I am writing to express the United States' concern over FAO's response to the locust plague in the Sahel. While I know that other donors share aspects of this concern, these views are not [...]
2004-09-23 11:15:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR AF PREF UN FAO
04ROME4474ITALY - LIBERTAD ACT TITLE III WAIVER REVIEW
[...] (C) Summary. Mission believes renewing the Title III Libertad Act waiver would enhance the possibility of increased US-Italian cooperation on Cuba and have a positive impact on already strong bilateral relations with Italy. Italian policy towards Cuba follows the EU Common Position, which is b [...]
2004-11-24 11:17:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM ETTC CU IT UN
04TEGUCIGALPA2288HONDURAS' CANDIDACY TO THE ICTY: POLCOUNS AND FM
[...] Post received a diplomatic note from the Honduran Foreign Ministry, similar to the one received by US Mission Geneva from the Honduran Mission in Geneva (ref B),informing Post that the Government of Honduras will present the candidacy of Dr. Rigoberto Espinal Irias for election to the Internat [...]
2004-10-13 16:48:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM AORC HO UN
04TEGUCIGALPA498TERRORIST FINANCE: FOLLOWUP - HONDURAS
[...] (SBU) Honduran cooperation on counter-terrorism finance continues to be strong. As noted in ref B, the Honduran Banking and Insurance Commission promptly sends out freeze orders to the entire regulated financial sector each time the U.S. Executive Order lists are amended. The financial secto [...]
2004-03-02 18:26:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER EFIN ETTC KJUS PREL HO UN
04THEHAGUE100DUTCH: NO EU DISCUSSION YET ON CSW AFGHAN
[...] Kabul minimize considered. 2. According to Dutch MFA contacts, the EU has not/not made a decision yet to propose and/or support a UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) resolution on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan, nor has it begun fruitful discussions on the issue. P [...]
2004-01-16 09:21:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM KWMN SA NL UN CSW
04THEHAGUE1791UNGA 59: DUTCH CAUTION ON CLONING, DEMOCRACY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: IO DAS Lagon shared Reftel A points with Karel van Kesteren, Director of UN affairs at the MFA, on July 12. Poloff follow up on July 14 to get additional reactions and to receive a review of th EU's own paper (reported septel). 2. (C) The Dutch would support a ban on reprodu [...]
2004-07-16 12:54:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALECON PHUM KDEM AORC NL UNGA UN
04THEHAGUE1792UNGA 59: SHUNNING SOUNDBITES, EU TARGETS PRACTICAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The EU's priorities paper for the UN (ref a) contains practical ideas to fix the UN system. Written in UN jargon, it is not intending to appeal to the general public, Karel van Kesteren, Director UN affairs at the MFA, told Poloff on July 14. Five of the seven point (faxed to IO [...]
2004-07-16 12:54:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PHUM AORC NL UNGA UN
04THEHAGUE1793EU/US COOPERATION IN THE UNGA AND ON...
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch are deeply committed to the Transatlantic Dialogue, a successful EU Presidency, and leadership during the UN Gene Assembly that values USG input if not always agreeing with it. In discussions with DRL PDAS Kozak and IO DAS Lagon on July12 - 13, Dutch interlocutors acknowl [...]
2004-07-16 12:55:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC NL CH UN
04THEHAGUE1799UNGA 59: DUTCH CAUTION ON CLONING, DEMOCRACY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: IO DAS Lagon shared Reftel A points with Karel van Kesteren, Director of UN affairs at the MFA, on July 12. Poloff followed up on July 14 to get additional reactions and to receive a review of the EU's own paper (reported septel). 2. (C) The Dutch would support a ban on rep [...]
2004-07-16 15:23:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALECON PHUM KDEM AORC NL UNGA UN
04THEHAGUE1800UNGA 59: SHUNNING SOUNDBITES, EU TARGETS PRACTICAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The EU's priorities paper for the UN (ref a) contains practical ideas to fix the UN system. Written in UN jargon, it is not intending to appeal to the general public, Karel van Kesteren, Director of UN affairs at the MFA, told Poloff on July 14. Five of the seven points (faxed t [...]
2004-07-16 15:23:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PHUM AORC NL UNGA UN
04THEHAGUE1801EU/US COOPERATION IN THE UNGA AND ON HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch are deeply committed to the Transatlantic Dialogue, a successful EU Presidency, and leadership during the UN General Assembly that values USG input if not always agreeing with it. In discussions with DRL PDAS Kozak and IO DAS Lagon on July12 - 13, Dutch interlocutors a [...]
2004-07-16 15:38:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC NL CH UN
04THEHAGUE1817UNGA 59: DUTCH CAUTION ON CLONING, DEMOCRACY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: IO DAS Lagon shared Reftel A points with Karel van Kesteren, Director of UN affairs at the MFA, on July 12. Poloff followed up on July 14 to get additional reactions and to receive a review of the EU's own paper (reported septel). 2. (C) The Dutch would support a ban on rep [...]
2004-07-20 05:53:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALECON PHUM KDEM AORC NL UNGA UN
04THEHAGUE1898SETTING THE AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER'S AHLC MEETING -
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Gerard Steeghs, MFA Deputy Director for the UN and IFIs, on July 28. Steeghs quickly focused on the large role for the World Bank outlined in the points. Characterizing the Palestinian/Israeli disengagement project as "hyperpolitical," he observed bo [...]
2004-07-28 14:23:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALKWBG EAID PREL NL UN
04THEHAGUE1899REPLACEMENT FOR UNRWA COMMISSIONER GENERAL PETER
[...] No summary [...]
2004-07-28 14:32:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREF NL UN
04THEHAGUE2095DUTCH PUT UN PROTECTION FORCE ON PSC AGENDA
[...] (S) On August 23, POLCOUNS discussed reftel points with Dutch MFA officials Bahia Tahzib (Deputy European Correspondent) and Adri van Loopik (Head of the Gulf States Division in the Department of North Africa and Middle East Affairs). (Note: POLOFFS had previously discussed the issue with Ta [...]
2004-08-23 16:07:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPREL MOPS MARR IZ GB NL UN EUN
04THEHAGUE2156HUMAN RIGHTS - STATUS OF WEOG CHR ELECTION ROTATION
[...] (C) Since ref A discussions in mid-July, the Dutch have failed to make much progress on their offer to restart negotiations on a WEOG election rotation scheme for the UN Commission on Human Rights, according to Karel van Kesteren, MFA Human Rights Director with whom Poloff spoke on August 2 [...]
2004-08-27 15:28:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPHUM AORC PREL NL UN
04THEHAGUE2565UNCHR/WEOG VOTING ROTATION DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2004-10-07 13:42:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL WEOG UNCHR UN
04THEHAGUE277959TH UNGA ELECTIONS: REPASCH FOR RE-ELECTION TO
[...] No summary [...]
2004-10-29 12:27:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UNGA UN
04THEHAGUE278459TH UNGA ELECTIONS: REPASCH FOR RE-ELECTION TO
[...] No summary [...]
2004-10-29 13:44:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UNGA UN
04THEHAGUE2910NETHERLANDS/EU/IRAQ: UN PROTECTION FORCE POINTS
[...] No summary [...]
2004-11-10 16:19:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS NL IZ EUN UN
04THEHAGUE47DUTCH WILL SUPPORT BOYD FOR CERD
[...] No summary [...]
2004-01-09 10:33:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL NL UN
04THEHAGUE507ISRAEL/WEOG: DUTCH ANTICIPATE STATUS QUO
[...] (C) The GoNL favors renewing Israel's WEOG membership in New York; however, it is unlikely to agree to enhancing Israeli participation in other UN fora. PolOff met with Pieter Ramaer, head of the MFA's UN Political and Judicial Office, on February 27. Ramaer stated that neither the GoNL nor [...]
2004-02-27 14:43:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL AORC IS EU NL UN
04THEHAGUE685DEMARCHE RE ROAD SAFETY
[...] PER (REFTEL) REQUEST, DEMARCHE AND SUPPORTING TALKING POINTS REGARDING RETAINING THE ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE (ECE) AS THE FOCAL POINT FOR UN ROAD SAFETY ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO DUTCH MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT (MOT) WITH A COPY TO MFA MARCH 17. IN AN INITIAL REACTION OUR MOT INT [...]
2004-03-17 15:35:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDAORC NL UN ELNT WHO
04VATICAN886VATICAN OPPOSED TO BRAZILIAN SEXUAL ORIENTATION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-03-05 16:47:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM SOCI VT UN
04YEREVAN1639 59TH UNGA -- ARMENIA'S MOSTLY FAVORABLE RESPONSE
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please treat accordingly. -------- SUMMARY -------- 2. (SBU) We delivered reftel demarche on USG initiatives at the 59th UNGA to MFA International Organizations Acting Division Chief Artak Apitonian July 20. Apitonian predicted that the GOAM would supp [...]
2004-07-23 12:45:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC UNGA UN
04YEREVAN1837 LETTER FROM THE MFA ON ARMENIA'S CANDIDACY
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please treat accordingly. ----------------------- TEXT OF LETTER FROM MFA ----------------------- 2. (SBU) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs transmitted the following letter to the Embassy. The English- language text of the letter follows. Begin Text: [...]
2004-08-18 13:46:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM AM UN
04YEREVAN245 DEMARCHE PRESENTED ON ARMENIA'S CHR
[...] No summary [...]
2004-01-29 09:41:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM UN
04YEREVAN660ARMENIAN RESPONSE TO USG PRIORITIES FOR UNCHR-60
[...] (C) Ambassador raised USG priorities for UNCHR-60 with FM Oskanian March 15 per instructions in reftel A. Oskanian was generally non-committal, but promised to review the USG proposals on China and Cuba with Armenia's missions in Geneva, New York and Washington. Oskanian hinted that Armenia' [...]
2004-03-18 14:07:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPREL AORC PHUM AM UN
05ABUDHABI2358 UAE HOSTS UN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN
[...] Summary. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sweden co-hosted a meeting in Abu Dhabi on 9 May to discuss coordination of international humanitarian assistance. The meeting was part of an evolving campaign to engage emerging donors in humanitarian response activities. Each the participating c [...]
2005-05-25 09:20:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF UN TC
05ABUDHABI2512UAEG REQUESTS INFORMATION ON U.S. POSITION ON G-4
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) In a June 6 meeting, MFA International Organizations Director Yacoub Al-Hosani asked Econchief if the Embassy could provide him with any information on the U.S. position with regard to the draft G-4 resolution on UN reform. Al-Hosa [...]
2005-06-06 09:25:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UN TC
05ABUDHABI4953AMBASSADOR TAHIR-KHELI MEETINGS ON UN REFORM IN UAE
[...] (C) Summary: Senior Advisor to the Secretary on UN Reform Ambassador Tahir-Kheli visited the UAE December 4-5 for separate meetings on proposed UN reforms with Information Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, and with MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi and MFA International Organizations Director [...]
2005-12-07 15:13:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL UN AE
05ABUDHABI863CSW WOMEN'S ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT RESOLUTION - UAE
[...] Pol Chief discussed the draft resolution on the Economic Advancement of Women with MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub Al Hosani on February 20. Post also shared copies of it with the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen,s Council and with the General Women,s Union, whose director, Noora Al [...]
2005-02-23 10:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDUN CSW KWMN EAID KMPI TC
05ADDISABABA3599ETHIOPIA: DAS YAMAMOTO DISCUSSES INTERNAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: PM Meles told AF DAS Don Yamamoto that Eritrean President Isaias was seeking to prod U.S. action on the border issue through his recent ban on UNMEE helicopter flights. Meles said he did not expect Isaias to attack, but could not afford to allow Ethiopia's election dispute to dra [...]
2005-10-17 08:38:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPKO PTER ET ER UN EE BORDER ELEC UNREST
05ADDISABABA3619UNMEE OFFICIALS GIVE ADVICE FOR NEXT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: UNMEE Deputy Head Azouz Ennifar and his political aide told the Charge that any new UN envoy on the Ethiopia/Eritrea border issue should come to the parties with concrete proposals for resolving the conflict and avoid media attention during initial phases of his work. New economic [...]
2005-10-18 08:28:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO ET ER UN EE BORDER
05ALGIERS2048MFA SECRETARY GENERAL SKEPTICAL ABOUT IMPROVING
[...] (C) MFA Secretary General Lamamra, in the context of Ambassador's delivery of the President's September 30 letter urging improved Moroccan-Algerian relations, showed little flexibility vis a vis Morocco, reinforcing our impression that the Algerian leadership has given up hope of any near-term [...]
2005-10-04 17:28:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS MO AG UN
05ALGIERS2059UN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE BASTAGLI'S MEETING WITH
[...] (C) UN Special Representative to the Secretary General for the Western Sahara Francesco Bastagli briefed Ambassador October 1 on his meetings in the region since taking up his new duties. He expressed appreciation for the U.S. contribution to resolving Western Sahara issues; spoke of the nee [...]
2005-10-05 15:00:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS PHUM PTER AG MO WI UN
05AMMAN1620CSW WOMEN'S ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT RESOLUTION: JORDAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-24 16:23:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN EAID JO UN CSW
05AMMAN2463RUSSIAN DRAFT NUCLEAR TERRORISM CONVENTION: JORDAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-24 15:17:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPTER JO UN
05AMMAN2791UN IRAQ SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EAGER TO REURN TO
[...] (C) Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Iraq, Staffan de Mistura (protect),met SIPDIS Coordinator for Iraq Reconstruction Ambassador Robin Raphel on March 15 in Amman. De Mistura opined that the UN needs to start now the process of returning its internation [...]
2005-04-04 13:13:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEAID PREL IZ UN
05AMMAN5286DEMARCHE ON UN AGENCIES AND TERROR ORGANIZATION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-03 07:50:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER XF UNRWA UN
05AMMAN5723UNRWA'S FORMAL RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE PREVENTING UN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-18 13:35:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAL PREF PTER XF UNRWA UN
05AMMAN6275UNRWA'S RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON PREVENTING UN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-07 02:38:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PTER KPAL XF JO UNRWA UN
05AMMAN7133ARAB LEAGUE FOREIGN MINISTERS' MEETING: JORDAN
[...] (C) In the absence of Foreign Minister Kasrawi, Charge and poloff delivered ref B demarche and corresponding non-paper on September 5 to Nabih Shuqom, Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry. Shuqom said he would pass the information to FM Kasrawi upon his return to Amman that evening and [...]
2005-09-06 13:40:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER IZ JO UN
05AMMAN787ANNUAL STAFFING DATA FOR UNRWA
[...] Refcoord will also send this data to IO/S/EA in hard copy form via registered pouch mail. HALE [...]
2005-02-01 17:07:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAORC APER ECON KUNR JO POL UN
05AMMAN8466IRAQ: UNAMI CHIEF ON AVIAN FLU THREAT,
[...] (C) Amman-based UNAMI chief Staffan de Mistura raised concerns over the impending threat of an Avian Flu and/or cholera outbreak in Iraq during a wide-ranging meeting with Emboff. Mistura noted that insufficient security protection continues to hamper U.N. international staff activities in [...]
2005-10-27 09:30:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAGR KHIV ECON IZ JO UN UNESCO
05ANKARA6883TURKS CONCERNED WITH LACK OF AGREED VENUE FOR
[...] (C) Turkish MFA DG for Middle East Oguz Celikkol informed Charge November 22 that Detlev Mehlis had not accepted UNDOF as a proposed site for interrogations. Celikkol had learned this from Syrian D/FM Muallem at the opening session of the OIC Cairo conference on Iraq. Mehlis, Muallem told Ce [...]
2005-11-22 14:12:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL TU SY UN
05ANKARA7096TURKEY PREPARING PORTS/AIRPORTS PROPOSAL FOR UN
[...] (U) This is an action request - see paragraph 8. 2. (C) Summary: The Turkish MFA is preparing to give the UN a modestly more detailed version of FM Gul,s May proposal to open Turkish and northern Cypriot ports and airports. The Turks want the UN to broker agreement and implementation and [...]
2005-12-02 14:14:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALCY PREL TU UN
05ANKARA7631TURKISH MFA PREPARING CYPRUS PROPOSAL FOR PRIME
[...] (C) Summary: Turkish MFA Deputy U/S Apakan previewed with Ambassador December 27 the current MFA draft aimed at opening Turkish ports and airports to Greek Cypriots as part of a negotiable package that would make such a move feasible here. MFA is working this at the behest of FM Gul, who rea [...]
2005-12-29 16:26:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TU CY EU UN
05ASUNCION1066PARAGUAY: UN PERMREP NERVOUS ABOUT CTC ACTIVITY
[...] (SBU) On August 19, I was approached at a reception in the Paraguayan Foreign Ministry, Amb. Eladio Loizaga, Paraguayan PermRep at the UN in New York. Loizaga, in town for a short stay, mentioned that he was concerned about possible developments related to the CTC and its engagement with P [...]
2005-08-24 12:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KCRM PTER PA UN
05ASUNCION875PARAGUAY: VP CASTIGLIONI DISCUSSES SECURITY
[...] Action request: State/USUN see paras. 2 and 7. 2. (C) Summary and Action Request. On 6/30, Ambassador met with Vice President Castiglioni to discuss his recent trip to the U.S. The Ambassador stressed the need for progress on money laundering and counter terrorism legislation. Post r [...]
2005-07-11 11:26:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KCRM EAIR ECON CVIS VE CU PA UN
05BAGHDAD2372 UNDP COUNTRY DIRECTOR NAMED FOR IRAQ
[...] (SBU) In a meeting with donor representatives on May 31, UN Deputy Special Representative for Iraq Staffan di Mistura announced that Paolo Lembo was being promoted to the job of Iraq Country Director for the UN Development Program (UNDP),from his current position as Humanitarian Coordinator. [...]
2005-06-02 11:55:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID IZ UN
05BAGHDAD2452MFA ZEBARI DISCUSSES SYRIA, IRAQ CONFERENCE, AND
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE. SEE PARAGRAPH 10. -------------------------------- SYRIAN DEMARCHE POINTS DELIVERED -------------------------------- 2. (C) On June 8, DCM conveyed REFTEL A demarche points regarding Syrian participation at EU - U.S. Brussels Conference to Minister of Foreign [...]
2005-06-09 16:30:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID PINS SY LE EU IZ UN
05BAGHDAD2465POST REQUESTS GUIDANCE ON UNAMI INTENT TO VISIT
[...] (U) THIS CABLE CONTAINS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARAGRAPH 4-5. 2. (SBU) Post has learned through informal channels that UNAMI has proposed to the Iraqi Ministry of Human Rights that UNAMI send a two-person delegation (John Pale, Chief Human Rights Officer, and Rasha al-Kasy, Human Rig [...]
2005-06-10 15:57:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PHUM PREL IZ UN
05BAGHDAD2466CHARGE URGES SCIRI'S AL-HAKIM TO CLOSE DEAL ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Charge on June 10 made a firm presentation to SCIRI leader 'Abd al Aziz al-Hakim to end the drift and close a deal on adding Sunnis to the constitutional committee. Charge noted that his presentation reflected the concern of the highest level of the USG. Charge and DCM went [...]
2005-06-10 17:54:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV KDEM KISL IZ UN
05BAGHDAD2476PROGRESS ON REMOTE MANAGEMENT OF IRAQ REFUGEE
[...] (C) Summary. Officers in charge of UNAMI, IOM, and UNHCR's Iraq refugee and IDP programs told visiting PRM PDAS Rich Greene May 17-18 in Amman that the UN is attempting to shift its focus from security to humanitarian related activities in Iraq, but that remote-control program management is l [...]
2005-06-12 14:15:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID PTER PREF JO IZ UN
05BAGHDAD2480CHARGE ADVANCES USG APPROACH TO CONSTITUTION AND
[...] (C) Summary. Charge and DCM emphasized the importance of meeting the August 15 constitution drafting deadline in a June 12 meeting with UNAMI,s SRSG Qazi. Qazi affirmed UNAMI,s support to helping Iraq successfully reach the drafting deadline and provided an overview of their efforts and chal [...]
2005-06-13 06:57:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER IZ UN
05BAGHDAD2509CHARGE MEETING WITH UNAMI SRSG QAZI: SUNNI OUTREACH
[...] (C) Charge had a long one-on-one exchange with UNAMI SRSG, Ambassador Ashraf Qazi, on June 14. The main subject was aspects of Sunni outreach, both the immediate problem and the longer-term aspects of the Sunni insurgency. Charge explained our position on the Constitutional Commission in con [...]
2005-06-14 19:04:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS KDEM KISL IZ UN
05BAGHDAD3547UN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME'S IRAQ DIRECTOR LAYS OUT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Paolo Lembo, Country Director of the United Nations Development Programme Iraq, met with IRMO Director Daniel Speckhard on August 14 to discuss UNDP priorities in Iraq after having recently opened its liaison office in Baghdad. He stressed UNDP's focus on building Iraq's weak g [...]
2005-08-30 15:03:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PREL ETRD EINV EAID ELAB IZ KCRS UN
05BAGHDAD3868UN RAMPS UP PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORT ON CONSTITUTION
[...] (SBU) The UNAMI Constitution Support Unit (CSU) delivered formatted copies of the Arabic version of the draft permanent constitution to their contracted print companies to begin print production immediately. CSU personnel told PolOff on September 19 that they expect the first 1,000,000 copies [...]
2005-09-19 11:31:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KDEM IZ UN
05BAGHDAD3869CHARGE MEETS WITH VISITING UN/EAD PIRELLI
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see para 6. 2. (C) Summary. Charge and UN Electoral Assistance Division (EAD) Chief Carina Pirelli agreed during a September 17 meeting that Iraq's December 15 elections must be seen as credible. Charge advised that the EAD and the IECI must seek to [...]
2005-09-19 12:27:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM IZ UN
05BAGHDAD4124TNA REVERSES DEFINITION OF "VOTER"
[...] (SBU) On October 5, 119 TNA members voted to pass a measure that clarifies the Arabic term "nakhabeen" (i.e., voter) in the TAL to mean "those who cast their vote". 28 members abstained. This decision overturns the October 2 resolution that defined the term to mean "registered voter" in a mo [...]
2005-10-05 19:50:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM IZ UN
05BAGHDAD4775UNSRSG QAZI ON ARAB LEAGUE CAIRO PREPCON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 8. 2. (C) SUMMARY. On November 25, Ambassador met with UN Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Ashraf Qazi and Deputy SRSG Michael von der Schulenberg to discuss follow-on actions for the Arab League Conference on the Iraqi [...]
2005-11-29 16:32:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IZ UN
05BAGHDAD4983UNSRSG QAZI ON ELECTION PREPARATIONS
[...] (C) UN Special Representative Ashraf Qazi told Ambassador Khalilzad on December 10 that he would not object if the IECI disqualified some candidates charged by the De-Ba'thification Committee, as long as there were not too many disqualifications or the disqualified candidates were not well kno [...]
2005-12-13 18:53:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PNAT PTER PHUM IZ UN
05BASRAH154PROJECT MONEY JUMP-STARTS PRDCS IN MAYSAN AND DHI QAR
[...] Summary: The Provincial Reconstruction and Development Committees (PRDC) in Maysan and Dhi Qar provinces met on December 19 and 20. Demonstrations over fuel price increases in both provinces threatened to disrupt the meetings, but Provincial Council members prevailed in making the meeting ta [...]
2005-12-22 11:01:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON EAID IZ UN
05BOGOTA10157UNHCR REPS CAUGHT IN FARC ATTACK ON VILLAGE IN
[...] (C) UNHCR officials were caught in the crossfire of a Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) attack on a remote village in southern Putumayo Department near the Ecuador border October 23-24. UNHCR reps (none of whom were injured) were participating in a joint effort with the GoC to reg [...]
2005-10-28 15:24:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREF PINS CO UN
05BOGOTA11995MULTILATERAL STRATEGY ON AERIAL ERADICATION NEAR
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. -------- Summary ------- 2. (C) The Government of Ecuador (GOE) has proposed a UN study on the alleged negative health effects associated with the Government of Colombia's (GOC) aerial spraying of glyphosate near Ecuador's northe [...]
2005-12-29 18:30:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALSNAR PREL CO EC OAS UN
05BOGOTA4962COLOMBIA: UN HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) Summary: Louise Arbour, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, visited Colombia May 12-14 and briefed the diplomatic community mid-way through her trip, following meetings with senior GOC officials. Arbour and the GOC agreed to set a timetable by the end of June for the GOC to complete i [...]
2005-05-24 20:32:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CO UN
05BOGOTA5564CUBA: NSC-DIRECTED REVIEW REGARDING SUSPENSION OF
[...] (C) Concern over potential Cuban support for armed guerrilla groups affects Colombia's cautious Cuba policy. Cuban influence is assumed in the recently failed Mexican-brokered peace talks between the GOC and the National Liberation Army (ELN). Rumors of Cuban-sponsored campaign financing for [...]
2005-06-10 13:17:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALETRD ETTC PREL CO UN
05BOGOTA6296COLOMBIA TO KEEP OPTIONS OPEN ON HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-01 22:45:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CO UN
05BOGOTA7400DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-04 22:39:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM CO UN
05BOGOTA7727COLOMBIA WANTS IRISH THREE BACK
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Colombian Foreign Ministry officials say they are in the process of requesting that Ireland extradite three Irish citizens convicted of aiding Colombia's Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrillas. GOC officials have stressed that, although Ireland does not have an [...]
2005-08-16 19:34:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALKJUS PTER PREL EI CO UN FARC
05BRASILIA182BRAZIL: SMALL ARMS/LIGHT WEAPONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-20 16:54:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM BR UN
05BRASILIA2772BRAZIL: URGENT DEMARCHE ON UNESCO CULTURAL
[...] On October 14 post forwarded (Ref A) correspondence from Secretary Rice, under cover of a letter from the Ambassador, SIPDIS to Foreign Minister Celso Amorim. To date, we have not received a response from the GOB. Similarly, on October 17 post forwarded Ref B letter from Secretary Gutierre [...]
2005-10-18 15:09:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD OPDC UN
05BRATISLAVA172GOS TO SUPPORT U.S. POSITION ON CSW
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-03 08:26:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKWMN PHUM EAID LO UN CSW
05BRATISLAVA434SLOVAKIA POLITICAL ROUNDUP, MAY 2005
[...] (C) Opposition political party Smer (reftel) met its long-held goal and became a member of Socialist International (SI). Smer MP Edita Angyalova, a former IV participant and one of Slovakia's youngest politicians, downplayed Smer's membership in SI, and noted that if the party were to become [...]
2005-06-07 12:48:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PARM KCOR KIRF LO EXBS UN
05BRATISLAVA468SLOVAKIA: DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM AGENDA
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: On June 17, Charge delivered reftel points to Magda Vasaryova, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Vasaryova explained the UN's historical and "sentimental" importance to Slovakia, and reinforced Slovakia's strong support for the UN reform agenda ou [...]
2005-06-17 15:54:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL LO UN UNSC
05BRATISLAVA552SLOVAK VIEWS ON JULY 18 GAERC
[...] (C) Pol-Econ Chief shared ref A pre-GAERC points with Lubomir Rehak, European Correspondent, on July 8. Rehak was pleased to discuss U.S. positions and stated that he would share the talking points with others within the Ministry prior to the GAERC meeting, adding that Foreign Minister Kuka [...]
2005-07-12 15:23:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL EU UZ TU HR LO UN
05BRATISLAVA958(C) SLOVAKIA MAY BE WILLING TO PART WAYS WITH EU
[...] (C) At a reception on December 5, MFA State Secretary (Deputy Foreign Minister) Magda Vasaryova pulled aside DCM to stress Slovakia's desire for the closest possible cooperation with the USG during Slovakia's upcoming tenure on the UNSC. Citing her very positive recent meeting with Amb. Bolto [...]
2005-12-06 13:58:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR LO UNSC UNGA UN
05BRUSSELS2208EU ON HAITIAN ELECTIONS BUDGET SHORTFALL
[...] (SBU) We presented reftel demarche on June 8 to John Caloghirou, Head of the Caribbean Affairs Unit in the Development Directorate-General of the European Commission (EC). Caloghirou said the EC would contribute 18 million euros for elections, plus 2-1/2 million euros for an election-related [...]
2005-06-09 06:48:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC EAID EFIN HA PGOV PREL EUN OAS UN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS72AUSTRALIANS SEEK COMMON POSITION WITH U.S.ON WCDR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: We met with counterparts from the Australian Mission to the EU, at their request, to discuss EU additionality and the World Conference on Disaster Reduction (WCDR),to be held in Kobe January 18-22. The Australians said Canberra was concerned, in the context of the tsunami disast [...]
2005-01-07 12:42:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID AS JA CA EUN UN USEU BRUSSELS
05CAIRO5513EGYPT'S POSITION ON THE G-4 PROPOSAL
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on July 18 to the MFA's Counselor for UN affairs, Dr. Hany al Selim. Selim said that Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit had sent Chief of Staff Ambassador Sameh Shukry and Cabinet Member for UN affairs Amr Rushdy to New York for consultations on UNSC reform. T [...]
2005-07-19 13:42:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL EG KUNR UN UNSC
05CAIRO6286UN REFORM: EGYPT NOT YET FOCUSED ON HIGH-LEVEL
[...] (C) The Charge delivered ref A demarche on August 15 to MFA Acting Chief of the Minister's Cabinet, Yasser Morad. Morad accepted the points with limited substantive reply, but promised to study the U.S. message. He indicated that the GOE had not yet focused on the High Level Event (HLE). On [...]
2005-08-16 14:31:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KUNR EG UNGA UNSC UN
05CAIRO8850SENIOR MFA OFFICIAL ON MULTILATERAL ISSUES: GOE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The DCM raised UN reform and the need for greater U.S.- GOE cooperation at the UN with Assistant Minister for Multilateral Affairs Naella Gabr on November 16. Gabr noted that Egypt differs from the U.S. on many reform initiatives, the use of country specific resolutions on hum [...]
2005-11-23 11:44:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM EG UN
05COLOMBO1149SRI LANKA: DEMARCHES ON UN REFORM
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-30 11:22:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDAORC CE KUNR PGOV PREL UN
05COLOMBO1560BRAHIMI TELLS CO-CHAIRS UN NOT OUT TO REPLACE
[...] (C) Colombo co-chair representatives (Charge', British DCM Craig, Japanese Ambassador Suda, Norwegian DCM Laegreid, EC Charge' Wilton) met with UNSYG special envoy and former Algerian FM Lakhdar Brahimi September 6 to exchange views on the current situation. Brahimi characterized his visit t [...]
2005-09-07 04:41:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER CE NO UN LTTE
05COLOMBO400SRI LANKA REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR UNSYG
[...] (U) On February 22 the Embassy received a diplomatic note formally requesting U.S. support for the candidature of Jayantha Dhanapala, Secretary General of the Peace Secretariat in Sri Lanka and former UN SIPDIS Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament, for the post of UN Secretary General. [...]
2005-02-22 11:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINR AORC CE UN UNSC UNGA
05COLOMBO565SRI LANKA WILL CONSIDER POINTS ON CUBA CHR
[...] (C) Ambassador raised Cuba CHR Resolution with Foreign Secretary Palihakkara on March 21, making points in reftel. SIPDIS Palihakkara was interested in the "minimalist" approach US was taking this year, and asked several questions. Ambassador provided him a copy of the draft resolution. [...]
2005-03-21 06:22:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM CE UN
05COLOMBO566SRI LANKA: BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON NEW UN
[...] (SBU) Prasad Kariyawasam, who has been appointed as Sri Lanka's new Permanent Representative to the UN, has been a valued Embassy contact whose professionalism, good judgment and familiarity with the U.S. have helped advance our bilateral economic agenda on a number of key fronts over the pas [...]
2005-03-21 09:22:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINR PREL CE UN
05COLOMBO706SRI LANKA: "INFORMAL" SUPPORT FOR BELARUS
[...] (C) On April 12, poloff delivered Ref B points to V. Krishnamoorthy, Director of UN, Human Rights, and Multilateral Affairs at the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Krishnamoorthy replied that the Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) had no position on the Belarus resolution, as of yet. He thought the "d [...]
2005-04-12 09:42:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CE UN
05DARESSALAAM1274Tanzanian Response to UNSC Reform Proposals
[...] (SBU) On June 29, Poloff discussed the talking points in reftel with the director of the Foreign Ministry's Security Council Unit, Vitalis Njiku. Mr. Njiku was just hours away from departing for Libya and the African Union Summit. He was very attentive to the details of the talking points, s [...]
2005-06-29 12:30:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL TZ UN UNSC
05DARESSALAAM1477Defeating the G-4 Framework Resolution on UN
[...] (C) On Tuesday evening, July 26, CDA spoke to Foreign Minister (and likely next President) Jakaya Kikwete, urging Tanzania to oppose or at least abstain on any G-4 resolution on UNSC reform for reasons stated ref B. Kikwete "took note" of the U.S. position, and said he would consult within his [...]
2005-08-02 14:12:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALUN UNSC PREL TZ
05DHAKA4704TERRORISM FINANCE - AL-AKHTAR TRUST INTERNATIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-18 09:48:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KTFN PTER EFIN BG UN
05DHAKA4744TERRORISM FINANCE LIST 72T DR. ABDUL LATIF SALEH
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-21 07:26:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN ETTC PTER EFIN BG UN
05DJIBOUTI625DEMARCHING AFRICAN NATIONS AND THE AU ON UN REFORM
[...] (U) Pol/Econ delivered demarche per reftel 30 June to Americas Desk Officer in the Department of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Omar Djama. Djama said he would be sure to pass the information to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who left for the African Union Su [...]
2005-06-30 13:28:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL DJ UN UNSC
05DJIBOUTI726 UN ENVOY SACHS IN DJIBOUTI FOR MILLENNIUM PROJECT REPORT
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a visit to Djibouti July 27 on the occasion of the launch of the second national report on the objectives of the Millennium Development Project, UN Special Envoy and Millennium Development Project Director Dr. Jeffrey Sachs spoke on the theme "towards an entrepot economy." [...]
2005-07-31 06:35:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EAID SOCI DJ UN
05DJIBOUTI934 HEALTH MINISTER FOCUSES ON REFORM AND GLOBAL
[...] (U) Summary: In separate meetings September 13 with USAID Representative and Ambassador, Minister of Health, Abdallah Abdillahi focused on health development and reform of Djibouti's Ministry of He recovery for renovation of Peltier and improving health services and resources would be a maj [...]
2005-09-19 11:43:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID SOCI DJ UN
05DJIBOUTI936 HEALTH MINISTER FOCUSES ON REFORM AND GLOBAL FUND
[...] (U) Summary: In separate meetings September 13 with USAID Representative and Ambassador, Minister of Health, Abdallah Abdillahi Miguil, focused on health development and reform of Djibouti's Ministry of Health. Cost recovery for renovation of Peltier and improving health services and huma [...]
2005-09-19 13:47:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID SOCI DJ UN
05DOHA1081G77 Begins the Second "South Summit" in Qatar
[...] (U) Foreign Ministers of the Group of 77 UN bloc met June 13 in Doha as part of the second "South Summit." Heads of State, largely from the African, Pacific, and Arab regions, will meet June 15 and 16. The conference is expected to deal with issues of UN reform, international development assist [...]
2005-06-15 08:57:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ETRD KDEM QA UN
05DOHA1131G77 SUMMIT: NEW DEVELOPMENT FUND PROPOSED AT CLOSING
[...] Summary. The G77 South Summit ended June 16 with a proposal for a new development fund to which Qatar would contribute $20 million. Leaders called on developed nations to meet the target of 0.7% of GDP toward overseas assistance. In addition to improved access to markets in developed economies, [...]
2005-06-21 08:15:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL ETRD KDEM XA XB XC XD XE XK XL XM XO QA UN
05DUBLIN1151TERRORISM FINANCE: AL-AKHTAR TRUST INTERNATIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-16 15:38:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN EFIN PTER ETTC KSEP KVPR CIVS UN
05DUBLIN72IRELAND LIKELY TO SUPPORT COMMISSION ON STATUS OF
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-21 11:05:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KWMN UN CSW
05DUBLIN73VARIOUS RESOLUTIONS-NO COURSE YET FOR IRELAND
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-21 11:06:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KWMN UN CHR
05DUBLIN884IRISH RESPONSE TO PRE-GAERC DEMARCHE
[...] (C) Summary: On July 14, Post delivered reftel demarche to Gerard Keown, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) EU Foreign Correspondent. According to Keown, the GOI was optimistic that EU accession talks for Turkey would begin October 3. He noted that Ireland would favor referring any Iranian [...]
2005-07-15 14:27:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALEAID PREL UN
05GENEVA2663RESPONSE OF UN AFFILIATED NGOS TO SECTION 102 (G)
[...] Summary. In response to reftel, the following information is provided on United Nations agencies and affiliated agencies with respect to the statutory certification requirement on pedophilia contained in Section 102(G) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 [...]
2005-11-02 09:37:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM SOCI UN
05GENEVA2731PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE CONFERENCE LEAVES AN UNCLEAR
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Ten days after the 26 October UN ministerial conference on aid for Pakistan's earthquake victims, there is still a dramatic under-funding of UN agencies and other partners in the UN Flash Appeal. While the conference netted $579 million in additional pledges, raising the total am [...]
2005-11-09 06:18:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAGR EAID ECIN ECON MASS PGOV PK PREF PREL SENV AESC UN
05GUATEMALA1404GUATEMALAN CONGRESS APPROVES OHCHR RESIDENT OFFICE
[...] Guatemala's Congress unanimously approved legislation May 31 to establish a resident office of the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The resident office is expected to start operations at the beginning of July, providing technical and training assistance to Guate [...]
2005-06-02 22:25:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL EAID GT UN
05GUATEMALA392GUATEMALA: PKO UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: The Guatemalan military continues its preparations for a March 2005 deployment of an Army Kaibil (Special Forces) company to the UN Peacekeeping Operations Mission in the Congo (MONUC). Plans to also deploy a Military Police company for MONUC duty are pending a final UN decisio [...]
2005-02-15 20:46:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPKO PREL MOPS ETTC GT HA CG DA AR CI UN
05GUATEMALA533GUATEMALA ON CSW WOMEN'S ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-28 17:06:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN EAID GT UN CSW
05GUATEMALA828GUATEMALAN PEACEKEEPERS DEPART FOR CONGO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Guatemalan military continue to expand their participation in peacekeeping operations, most recently with 105 Guatemalan peacekeepers joining the MONUC mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Guatemalan Defense Ministry has apparently won an interagency struggle ov [...]
2005-03-31 22:08:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPKO PREL MOPS PHUM EAID ASEC GT CG UN
05HANOI215Memorandum of Understanding Signed by UNHCR,
[...] (SBU) Summary: On January 25, the UNHCR's Director of International Protection Erika Feller briefed interested diplomatic missions on the UNHCR-Vietnam-Cambodia tripartite meeting and the unexpected signing by the three of a Memorandum of Understanding on dealing with the 750 Montagnards curr [...]
2005-01-25 10:20:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PREF VM CB UN HUMANR ETMIN
05HARARE1663UN ENVOY WRESTLES CONCESSIONS FROM MUGABE
[...] (C) UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Jan Egeland visited Zimbabwe December 4-7 to survey the ongoing humanitarian crisis and to press the GOZ for better cooperation. In his public remarks Egeland was relatively upbeat, claiming good UN/GOZ [...]
2005-12-09 05:43:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL ZI UN
05HELSINKI94FINLAND: DEMARCHE ON MARKING AND TRACING OF SA/LW
[...] (C) We delivered Ref A demarche to Laura Kansikas-Debraise, Director of MFA's Unit for Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation, drawing on the talking points to make the case against a legally binding instrument that includes ammunition, and stressing that both are red lines for the Un [...]
2005-01-21 14:36:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPARM FI CDG UN
05ISLAMABAD15531PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE: UNHCR PLANS FOR CAMPS AND
[...] The October 8, 2005 magnitude 7.6 earthquake in Pakistan left an estimated 3.3 million people without shelter (UN Office of Humanitarian Coordinator, October 15). Providing temporary shelter from them remains a top priority of the international assistance effort and the government of Pakist [...]
2005-10-16 12:23:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID MASS PARM PGOV PK PREL AID UN
05ISLAMABAD16063PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE: AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH
[...] (C) On October 25, Ambassador received USN VADM Stufflebeam, commander of the NATO team visiting Islamabad to coordinate NATO's earthquake relief deployment to Pakistan. VADM Stufflebeam told Ambassador that he would only be on the ground in Pakistan for the time necessary to conduct a Comma [...]
2005-10-26 02:09:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPREL PK MASS PGOV EAID AEMR ASEC NATO UN
05ISLAMABAD16190PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE: UN TRYING TO GET UP TO SPEED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Mission staff with direct interaction with the UN's earthquake relief effort - from the team leader for USAID's Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to emboffs attending UN sectoral cluster groups -- characterize the UN response thus far as "a day late and a dollar short," wit [...]
2005-10-31 01:34:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALAEMR EAGR EAID ECIN ECON MASS PGOV PK PREF PREL SENV AESC UN
05ISLAMABAD17311SIX WEEKS AFTER PAKISTAN'S EARTHQUAKE: ASSESSING
[...] With few exceptions, UN agencies were inadequate to the task in the weeks immediately following Pakistan's earthquake. In some cases they remain so. Certainly the challenges have been great, involving overwhelming needs, difficult terrain, multiple donors and the need to work closely with [...]
2005-11-22 11:46:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PHUM PK AORC UN
05ISLAMABAD18030PAKISTAN - EARTHQUAKE: UN CREATES ANOTHER MEDIA
[...] On December 3, 2005, the UN Resident Representative and Humanitarian Coordinator (UNHC) in Pakistan stated that the relief effort is on a knife,s edge and called for increased donor support for the USD 550 million UN Flash Appeal. Local and international media picked up on the UNHC,s remarks a [...]
2005-12-06 07:56:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AEMR ASEC MASS ECON KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK UN
05ISLAMABAD18159CORRECTED COPY -- PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE: UN CREATES
[...] On December 3, 2005, the UN Resident Representative and Humanitarian Coordinator (UNHC) in Pakistan stated that the relief effort is on a knife,s edge and called for increased donor support for the USD 550 million UN Flash Appeal. Local and international media picked up on the UNHC,s remarks a [...]
2005-12-07 12:45:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AEMR ASEC MASS ECON KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK UN
05ISLAMABAD19100PAKISTAN - EARTHQUAKE: UN PERFORMANCE SHOWS
[...] More than two months into the earthquake relief effort, the UN has made some improvements in response to early criticisms of start-up delays and performance issues reported in ref A. However, a lack of overall UN leadership, poor coordination, and insufficient staff continues to undermine the [...]
2005-12-21 13:25:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AEMR ASEC MASS ECON KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK UN
05KATHMANDU2740MDA: URGENT DEMARCHE ON THIRD PROTOCOL
[...] (C) Due to the re-shuffling of His Majesty's Government of Nepal the evening of December 7, the Acting Foreign Secretary was unavailable this morning. Emboff therefore demarched Kali Prasad Pokharel, Undersecretary, UN Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, encouraging Nepal to vote in favor o [...]
2005-12-08 04:52:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALAORC ICRC PREL PHUM PREF IS SZ UN NP
05KINGSTON1672DEMARCHING CARICOM STATES ON UN REFORM
[...] On June 30, Poloff delivered reftel points by telephone and fax to Angella Brown, Deputy Director, International Organizations Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT). On August 1, Poloff called Brown for a response. Brown thanked Poloff for providing the USG posit [...]
2005-07-06 19:10:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPREL JM UN UNSC UNGA
05KINSHASA1010DPKO AFRICA CHIEF TITOV VISIT TO THE DRC
[...] (C) Summary: UN DPKO Africa Division Chief Dmitry Titov briefed several diplomats June 11 on his visit to the DRC, the first in two years. Titov spoke of particular concerns regarding Ituri District, and negative influence from neighboring states. In addition, Titov reported &palpable8 tensi [...]
2005-06-20 14:03:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPKO CG UN
05KINSHASA1078THE CURRENT FDLR SITUATION
[...] (C) Summary: There has been substantial recent discussion in Kinshasa regarding the remaining FDLR presence in eastern DRC. All parties concede that, while worthwhile, the GDRC/Sant, Egidio initiative to promote FDLR repatriation to Rwanda is stalled. Problems focus on the lack of FDLR "lea [...]
2005-07-01 10:09:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS KPKO RW CG UN
05KINSHASA1187 CONGO/B: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHES
[...] The following demarches were delivered between June 28 and July 7, 2005. 2. Over-Fortification of Small Amounts of Food Aid (REF A) -- Although none of the food aid referenced in the cable went to the Republic of Congo, Econ/Cons Officer presented the demarche talking points to two NGOs wo [...]
2005-07-21 09:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAGR EAID PREF PHUM IS SZ CF ICRC UNSC UN
05KINSHASA1220CURRENT MONUC OPERATIONS IN SOUTH KIVU PROVINCE
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador and other members of the International Committee to Accompany the Transition (CIAT) toured MONUC operational areas in South Kivu and were extensively briefed by the Pakistani brigade July 22 - 23. MONUC has launched an aggressive series of operations in the provinc [...]
2005-07-26 14:42:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS CG UN
05KINSHASA1320GROWING LOGISTICS PROBLEMS TRHEATEN VOTER
[...] (C) Summary: Accumulating reports of logistics problems in the ongoing and critically important voter registration process prompted an extraordinary meeting of the CIAT with the Independent Election Commission (CEI) on August 12, and a broader meeting chaired by President Kabila on August 15. [...]
2005-08-16 15:01:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM KPKO CG UN
05KINSHASA2059NKUNDA'S PRESENCE IN NORTH KIVU PROVINCE
[...] (C) Following CODEL Brownback,s visit to eastern DRC, the Ambassador traveled Dec. 3 with the MONUC North Kivu Indian Brigade commander to a small forward operating base at Katchanga in the Masisi area of North Kivu. Indian military commanders told the Ambassador the base had been established [...]
2005-12-20 09:59:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS KPKO CG RW UN
05KINSHASA224CONGO / TANZANIA / UNHCR AGREEMENT ON REFUGEE
[...] SUMMARY: The DRC, Tanzania and UNHCR signed an agreement January 20 on repatriation of Congolese refugees currently in Tanzania. According to a UNHCR official, however, actual repatriation will probably not begin before 2006, due to inhospitable conditions in the Congo. END SUMMARY. An Ag [...]
2005-02-09 12:15:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL EAID CG UN
05KUWAIT1069KUWAITI ADHERENCE TO THE 12 INTERNATIONAL
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. During a March 14 meeting with President of the National Security Bureau (NSB),Shaykh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, the Ambassador applauded Kuwait's decision to sign the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terroris [...]
2005-03-15 12:05:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL AORC KU UN
05KUWAIT1173AMBASSADOR AND MFA DIRECTOR DISCUSS U.S.-GOK
[...] (U) The Ambassador used a March 22 courtesy call on Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Organizations Director Ambassador Abdullah Ahmed Al-Murad to thank Kuwait for its vote in favor of a UNGA resolution on Human Cloning. He noted the declaration was a U.S. policy priority and appreci [...]
2005-03-22 14:13:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID PGOV KU UN
05KUWAIT1497PRIME MINISTER REQUESTS SECURITY FOR BORDER TEAM;
[...] (C) During their April 9 meeting, Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah told visiting Senior Advisor and Coordinator for Iraq Policy, Ambassador Richard Jones, that the United Nations had agreed to return to the Kuwait/Iraq border to oversee border pillar maintenance, but would need so [...]
2005-04-13 12:50:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS KTIA MARR KU IZ UN KUWAIT IRAQ RELATIONS
05KUWAIT2515UN PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST GOK IN IMPROVING
[...] (C) Poloff met June 6 with UN Resident Coordinator Moez Doraid and IOM Chief of Mission Mohammed Al-Nassery to discuss reaction to the 2005 Trafficking in Persons report, which downgraded Kuwait to Tier 3, and possible next steps to ameliorate the country's problems with the exploitation of do [...]
2005-06-07 15:10:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV ELAB PREF KU UN
05KUWAIT3457KUWAIT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (SBU) PolChief delivered August 3 ref A demarche on creating a new UN Human Rights Council to Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Organizations Director Ambassador Abdullah Al-Murad. Al-Murad did not elaborate on Kuwait's position -- PolChief left an Arabic version of the points with [...]
2005-08-03 13:35:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV KU UNGA HURI UN
05KUWAIT3755GOK OFFICIALS SAY IRAQ BORDER DISPUTE RESOLVED;
[...] (C) During an August 20 meeting on security and counterterrorism (septel),the Ambassador asked First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Shaykh Nawaf Al-Sabah for his latest assessment of the border dispute with Iraq (reftels). Shaykh Nawaf said the situation was under control, [...]
2005-08-22 14:01:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETPBTS PREL PGOV MARR IZ KU UN
05KUWAIT3851KUWAIT TO RECOMMEND JOINT KUWAIT-IRAQ BORDER
[...] (C) In an August 27 meeting with the Ambassador, Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah said Kuwait would request establishment of a joint Kuwait-Iraq committee to work with the United Nations team on maintenance of the countries' shared border, which was officially dema [...]
2005-08-28 13:32:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PBTS MARR IZ KU UN KUWAIT IRAQ RELATIONS
05KUWAIT3903KUWAIT DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ISOLATING SYRIA AT THE
[...] (C) The Ambassador delivered reftel demarche August 30 in a meeting with Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. He urged Kuwait to avoid playing into Syrian attempts to burnish its image at the UNGA, absent progress on key issues of regional stability. Shaykh Dr. Moha [...]
2005-08-30 14:33:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON ETRD SY LE KU UNGA UN
05KUWAIT3956KUWAIT DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN REFORM, U.S. VIEWS
[...] (C) The Ambassador delivered ref A and B demarches to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Head of International Organizations Ambassador Abdullah Al-Murad in a September 5 meeting. The Ambassador emphasized the need for UN reform and outlined U.S. views on the draft outcome document being prep [...]
2005-09-06 08:33:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID ECIN KWMN KU UNGA UN
05KUWAIT4427DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNESCO CULTURAL DIVERSITY
[...] In response to reftel, Ambassador delivered demarche and passed a letter from the Secretary of Commerce to Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al-Salem Al-Sabah during an October 15 meeting. Ambassador emphasized the U.S.' objections to the proposed convention, namely that aspects would be h [...]
2005-10-15 15:17:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDETRD PREL SCUL KU UNESCO UN
05KUWAIT4728BORDER ISSUE STILL FRONT PAGE NEWS AS KUWAIT WAITS
[...] (U) Recent press articles on the border issue highlighting Iraqi Transitional Government (ITG) statements continue to make front page news in the Kuwaiti Arabic language press. Local Arabic dailies Al-Qabas and Al-Watan carried front page articles on November 8 discussing the ITG's decision [...]
2005-11-09 12:44:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPBTS PREL PGOV IZ KU UN
05KUWAIT4789UN AMBASSADOR VORONTSOV ASK U.S. TO PRESS TUNISIA
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 7. 2. (C) Summary: UN Special Envoy Vorontsov requested November 16 that the U.S. press the Government of Tunisia to accept an agreement reached between the UN, Kuwait, and Iraq on the return to Kuwait of spare airplane parts stolen by Sadda [...]
2005-11-16 13:22:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KU IZ TS UN
05LIMA2674UNODC ANDEAN COCA SURVEYS FOR 2004 SHOW EXPANSION
[...] (SBU) Summary: UNODC's 2004 coca survey found a 14 pecent increase in coca cultivation over the previous year, totalling 50,300 hectares. Most of this increase occurred in the Upper Huallaga and San Gaban areas. The UNODC's findings match Embassy's observations; our current eradication sche [...]
2005-06-15 19:04:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPE PREL SNAR UN
05LIMA3434PERUVIAN COMMITMENT TO UN MISSION IN HAITI
[...] (C) Peruvian Defense Minister Roberto Chiabra, in recent conversations with Emboffs (most recently on 8/5 with the Ambassador),has echoed the concern expressed by UN SRSG Valdes that Chile and Argentina are leaning towards withdrawing their troops from MINUSTAH by June 2006 (Reftel). According to [...]
2005-08-09 21:54:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALKPKO MARR PREL ASEC PE AA UN
05MADRID184SPAIN: UN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS (CHR),
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-19 10:48:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KWMN UN CHR
05MADRID185SPAIN: UN COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (CSW)
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-19 10:49:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KWMN UN CSW
05MADRID1950US-EU INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-23 10:58:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SP EUN UN
05MADRID2609SPAIN'S VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF THE JULY 18-19 FOREIGN
[...] (C) Per reftel instructions, poloff discussed Turkey, the UN High-Level Event on Millennium Review, Syria, Iran and Uzbekistan with Carlos Fernandez-Arias, MFA EU Policy Coordinator (and Special Assistant to MFA Political Director Dezcallar) on July 11. ------ Turkey ------ 2. (C) Fernan [...]
2005-07-12 09:34:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALEAID PREL SP UN
05MADRID3303SPAIN: TERRORISM FINANCE - AL-AKHTAR TRUST
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-20 10:29:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN ETTC EFIN KVPR SP UN
05MADRID653SPANISH DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON CANDIDACY FOR UN COMMISSION ON NA
[...] (U) The following is an Embassy translation of a diplomatic note "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honor to inform that the Spanish Government has decided to present its candidacy for reelectio [...]
2005-02-18 16:20:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDAORC OPDC SNAR SP UN
05MADRID659SPANISH DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON CANDIDACY FOR UN COMMISSION ON
[...] (U) The following is an Embassy translation of a diplomatic note that we received from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 15 regarding Spain's candidacy for reelection to the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation presents its comp [...]
2005-02-22 08:10:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SNAR UN OPEC
05MAPUTO478MOZAMBIQUE RESPONSE: EC PARTICIPATION AT UNESCO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-15 09:40:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDMZ UNESCO UN
05MASERU224UN OBTAINS MASERU SECURITY OFFICER
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-29 12:14:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC LT UN
05MASERU327LESOTHO'S POSITION ON THE AFRICAN UNION AND UN REFORM
[...] (SBU) Ambassador delivered Ref (A) points concerning UN Security Council Reform with Lesotho's Minister of Foreign Affairs June 29. MFA stated the GOL was very comfortable with the U.S. position and stated they particularly recognized the approach the U.S. was taking in regards to establishin [...]
2005-06-29 13:37:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL LT UNSC UN
05MASERU373NEXT STEPS ON ARTICLE 98
[...] (C) Ambassador met July 19, 21 and 25 with Foreign Minister Moleleki concerning Article 98. We learned from a United Kingdom (UK) source that arguments against Article 98 had been developed by the European Union (EU) at an informal Cabinet meeting chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) du [...]
2005-07-25 15:10:00Embassy MaseruCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR LT UN
05MASERU478LESOTHO: CHINA'S INFLUENCE IN AFRICA
[...] (SBU) Lesotho's relationship with China appears to be deepening as visits by dignitaries from both countries increase and China's involvement in projects large and small expands. The political aspect of the relationship is based on Lesotho's acceptance of a "one china/two systems" policy pala [...]
2005-09-27 10:28:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CH LT UN
05MASERU572AU, MCC, ARTICLE 98 AND THE MFA
[...] (C) Following attendance at an extraordinary meeting of the African Union, FOMIN Moleleki portrayed Africa's stance on the Security Council as unchanged during November 3 discussion. He characterized the AU's position as contrary to that of the U.S. in terms of size with the AU still arguing [...]
2005-11-04 12:09:00Embassy MaseruCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR LT KICC UN MCC
05NEWDELHI6929MDA: INDIA SUPPORTS PROTOCOL, BUT NO PLANS TO PUSH
[...] (U) A/DCM delivered reftel demarche to Joint Secretary (UN Political) Sanjiv Arora on September 6. Arora promised to confer with his UN Economic and Social (UNES) counterparts, but had no substantive comment. 2. (C) Poloff followed up with Deputy Secretary (UNES) Gopal Baglay on Septembe [...]
2005-09-08 12:18:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL IN IS SZ GOI UN
05NEWDELHI7417BHUTAN: GOOD GOVERNANCE LEADS TO HEALTHY MOUNTAIN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Despite its isolation, low income and rugged terrain, Bhutan has created an effective system of state-provided medical care that is delivering a healthier population and outpacing others in South Asia. The Government continues to invest heavily in the medical sector, with dono [...]
2005-09-23 10:14:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM SCUL EAID IN BT NP UN
05OTTAWA1550DEMARCHING INVITEES TO THE US-EU INTERNATIONAL
[...] This is an action request, see para. 6. 2. Poloff delivered reftel points to Ann Flanagan-Whalen, Deputy Director for the Middle East Division of Foreign Affairs Canada. Ms. Flanagan-Whalen said FAC has not yet received the EU invite and was pleased to get the detail which we provided. Sh [...]
2005-05-25 11:43:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDIZ EG JA ASEC PREL UN FAC
05OTTAWA1634CANADA: RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON UN DEMOCRACY FUND
[...] (U) Poloff discussed reftel with Jessica Blitt, Senior Policy Advisor at Foreign Affairs Canada, on June 1. Blitt indicated that she was in contact with the GoC's UN mission in New York, but that no decision had been made on whether Canada would co-sign the proposed letter to the UNSYG on the [...]
2005-06-01 20:53:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM CA UN
05OTTAWA2642CANADA - TERRORISM FINANCE: YASIN AL-QADI - STATUS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-02 19:49:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PTER PGOV PREL SA CA UN
05OTTAWA653CANADA: RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON CSW WOMEN'S
[...] (U) Poloff delivered the demarche (per reftel) concerning a U.S. draft resolution, Economic Advancement of Women, to be presented at the 49th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW),to Chantale Walker, Policy Advisor in the International Women's Equality Division at Foreign A [...]
2005-03-01 21:27:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKWMN CA UN CSW
05OTTAWA801CANADA:DEMARCHE RESPONSE ON UN REFORM
[...] Poloff delivered the demarche concerning the results of the February 22 meeting in Geneva hosted by IO A/S Kim Holmes with Geneva Group counterparts to discuss UN reforms, to Peter Taylor, Deputy Director of the United Nations and Commonwealth Affairs Division at Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC),[...]
2005-03-17 18:08:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKUNR AORC PREL ECON CA UN FAC
05PARIS1612FRENCH RESPONSE TO ALGERIAN UNCHR RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-10 17:34:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL FR AG MO WS UN
05PARIS206 UNESCO CULTURAL DIVERSITY CONVENTION NEGOTIATIONS:
[...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request. UNESCO Senior Legal Officer John Donaldson called into question the October 2005 goal for adoption of a Cultural Diversity Convention, noting that UNESCO rules and past practice are consistent with a four-year timetable, not the current two-year schedule. He [...]
2005-01-11 16:59:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSCUL UNESCO EUN UN
05PARIS238 SUBJECT: KEY THEMES AT WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE 6-
[...] Summary. The World Heritage Committee ("Committee"),the 21-nation governing body of the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention, held a 6-11 December special session in Paris. The UNESCO World Heritage List's importance as a symbol of national pride and as a source of tourist revenues was [...]
2005-01-13 13:09:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL SENV TBIO UN
05PARIS329 UNESCO "CULTURAL DIVERSITY" CONVENTION
[...] Summary. Adopting a Convention on Cultural Diversity at the October 2005 UNESCO General Conference remains the apparent goal for some key UNESCO members, despite the sharp differences on fundamentals shown during 14-17 December Meetings of Working Group ("Drafting Commission") charged with s [...]
2005-01-18 18:19:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL PGOV PREL EU ETRD UN
05PARIS407FRENCH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON MARKING AND TRACING
[...] SUMMARY. On January 20, poloff met with Jean-Francois Guillaume, the MFA Action Officer responsible for small arms and light weapons nonproliferation, who explained that the French will support European initiatives at the second negotiation session of the UN Program of Action on Small Arms an [...]
2005-01-21 19:02:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPARM FR UN
05PARIS4105FRENCH RESPONSE TO HAITIAN ELECTIONS BUDGET
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to MFA DAS-equivalent for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Gilles Bienvenu June 8. Bienvenu lamented the rising electoral costs and noted that poor choices had been made in the process. He indicated that while the EU would supplement its cont [...]
2005-06-10 16:20:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALAORC EAID EFIN PGOV PREL FR HA UN
05PARIS4920FRENCH RESPONSE ON JULY 18 GAERC
[...] (U) We delivered reftel points on July 6 to Caroline Ferrari, sous-directeur for EU External Relations, and Jean-Louis Falconi, Chief of the MFA's CFSP unit. We discussed the points with Ferrari on July 8 and with Falconi on July 15. Turkey ------ 2. (C) Ferrari noted that she expecte [...]
2005-07-15 16:57:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALEAID PREL IR LE SY TU UZ FR UN
05PARIS5073UN REFORM: CSD NOW FOCUSED ON ACCESS TO ENERGY -
[...] In June, Embassy provided sustainable development points contained para 10 reftel to Marc Trouyet, an officer in the United Nations and International Organization Division of the French Foreign Ministry, for information or comment. He recently provided an informal, interim note to the Embass [...]
2005-07-21 16:45:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ECON EAID AORC FR UN
05PARIS6407 USUNESCO: CONTACTS BETWEEN UN AGENCIES AND
[...] Mission has received letter from Director General in response to message delivered on June 28, 2005 (ref A) 2. Text of the letter is transmitted below: DG/13/05/46 16 September 2005 Dear Ambassador: I write in reference to your letter of 28 June 2005 concerning procedures to prevent co [...]
2005-09-20 16:09:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPTER UN
05PORTAUPRINCE870HAITIANS MARK 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONSTITUTION
[...] (C) Summary: Two separate violent incidents took place in Port-au-Prince on 29 March, the 18th anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution of 1987. Ex-military gang leader Jean Rene Anthony (aka Grenn Sonnen) renewed his call for a guerrilla campaign against Haitian officials and MINU [...]
2005-03-30 16:57:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR ASEC HA UN
05PRAGUE116CZECHS READY TO PROMOTE CUBA RESOLUTION AT UN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS; SEEK USG VIEWS
[...] (U) Action request in para 5. 2. (SBU) Summary: While not a member of the CHR, the Czechs are prepared to lobby in support of a CHR resolution on Cuba and would like to coordinate efforts with Washington. Specifically, the GOCR wants to know if the USG will sponsor this year's resolution. [...]
2005-01-25 15:45:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC CU EZ UN CHR
05PRAGUE1229CZECHS PLAN $50,000 CONTRIBUTION TO UN DEMOCRACY
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-23 09:01:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL EZ UN
05PRAGUE1306CZECHS APPROVE $50,000 DONATION TO UN DEMOCRACY
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-08 14:31:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL EZ UN
05PRAGUE1470ACTION REQUEST: CZECHS SEEK GUIDANCE ON THEIR
[...] (U) Action request at paragraph 4. 2. (U) The Czechs have announced their candidacy for two UN positions: (1) non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term beginning in 2008, and (2) a seat on the Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) for a three-year term. The [...]
2005-10-14 10:28:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EZ UN
05PRAGUE1490CZECHS ARE CO-SPONSORS OF U.S. RESOLUTION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-17 15:19:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM EZ UN
05PRAGUE1660CZECH REPUBLIC: SOLICITING SUPPORT FOR UN REQUEST
[...] (C) Poloff and DATT Nov 23 delivered reftel points to Zdenek Borkovec, Policy Director of the MOD,s Strategic Planning Division. The Czechs are unable to provide aircraft. As reported Ref B, Defense Minister Kuehnl has requested U.S. air transport for a visit to Iraq due to the Czechs' own ina [...]
2005-11-29 10:40:00Embassy PragueCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL IZ EZ UN
05PRAGUE1704CZECHS SEEK INFORMATION ON U.S. PLANS FOR UN HUMAN
[...] (U) Action request in paragraph 4. 2. (C) Polec Chief and Poloff met December 7 with Veronika Stromsikova, Czech MFA's Director of Human Rights Department, and her deputy, Jan Kaminek. Stromsikova said the Czechs are planning their strategy for UN human rights resolutions in 2006, and would [...]
2005-12-09 15:22:00Embassy PragueCONFIDENTIALUN PHUM EZ
05PRAGUE177CZECHS SEEK USG SUPPORT FOR COMMISSION ON HUMAN
[...] Summary and comment: The Czech government intends to run for a seat on the UN Commission on Human Rights in 2006 and seeks USG support. In a recent meeting, Czech MFA officials acknowledge that they face tough competition, with Poland and Lithuania also likely to vie for the two seats open i [...]
2005-02-08 13:46:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM AORC EZ UN
05QUITO1799 BOTH CONCERN AND INDIFFERENCE GREET UNESCO'S
[...] Summary. Meeting in Durban, South Africa in July, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee addressed deteriorating conservation efforts in the Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve. Regretting the lack of attention given to the Galapagos by the GOE, the Committee called for United Nations Edu [...]
2005-08-03 18:46:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID ECON EFIS ETRD PGOV AORC EC UN
05ROME1142FAO'S AVIAN INFLUENZA ACTIVITIES
[...] Summary. USUN Rome has been holding informal meetings with technical experts of the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to ascertain FAO's activities to contain Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Since January 2004 when the outbreaks first occurred, FAO and its [...]
2005-04-05 08:17:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF SENV XC UN FAO
05ROME1264 A REPORT BY USUN ROME AMBASSADOR TONY HALL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Ambassador Tony Hall, U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome, traveled to Ethiopia and Uganda from March 16 through 23, 2005, to investigate humanitarian issues in both countries. In Ethiopia Ambassador Hall visited USAID-funded projects for HIV/AIDS orphans and mothers, observ [...]
2005-04-14 11:03:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID SENV PGOV KPAO EAGR ET UG UN
05ROME1451PESTICIDE OVERSTOCKS: FAO LETTER TO LOCUST
[...] Summary. The United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) alerted USUN Rome to a potential problem with pesticides overstocks in Sahelian and North African countries currently embattling desert locusts, via a letter (see below) to affected countries and the donor community to en [...]
2005-04-29 06:43:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR SENV XI XY UN FAO
05ROME1742FAO FINANCE COMMITTEE: FAO ACTIVITIES IN IRAQ
[...] Summary: At a May 11, 2005, FAO Finance Committee meeting of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),Henri Carsalade, Assistant Director General for Technical Cooperation, provided an overview of current FAO activities in Iraq. US Deputy Permrep, coordinating with Kuwait as Near East G [...]
2005-05-20 09:20:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAID EAGR SENV XI XY UN FAO IRAQI FREEDOM
05ROME1980SERBIAN PRIME MINISTER KOSTUNICA IN ROME; TAKES A
[...] (C) As reported ref a, on June 7, in anticipation of Serbian Prime Minister Kostunica's visit to Rome later the same day, EUR A/S Fried provided MFA POLDIR Terzi with an overview of the U.S. position on Kosovo. Fried asked that Italy try to persuade him to accept a definition of "less than in [...]
2005-06-10 13:31:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL EU SR IT KOC UN NATO
05ROME2226POVERTY INSURANCE: ROME-BASED AGENCIES AND PERMREPS
[...] Summary: On June 29, 2005, the Italian Committee of the Thomas More Institute hosted a conference at the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on poverty insurance, entitled "Reinsurance: A New Key to Development Aid." French academic Michel Vate was the featured presenter [...]
2005-07-01 13:48:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR SENV UN FAO
05ROME2372ITALIAN PREVIEW OF THE JULY 18-19 GAERIC
[...] (C) Italian MFA EU Office Director Luigi Mattiolo provided Laborcouns July 14 with a review of the EU Political Directors meeting in Bath, England regarding the July 18-19 GAERIC and responded to reftel points. Mattiolo said the Bath meeting was held in the shadow of the London bombings wit [...]
2005-07-15 11:53:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALEAID IR LE PREL SY TU UZ IT UN
05ROME2555DESERT LOCUSTS: FAO'S WORK ON PESTICIDES AND OTHER
[...] Summary: In a letter dated April 16, 2005, the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General Jacques Diouf alerted the international donor community to a potential problem with pesticides overstocks in Sahelian and North African countries currently embattling des [...]
2005-08-01 13:15:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR SENV XI XY UN FAO
05ROME2560DESERT LOCUSTS: JULY 21 FAO DONORS' MEETING
[...] Summary: On July 21, an informal desert locusts donors' meeting was hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Chaired by FAO Director-General (DG) Jacques Diouf, the meeting was well represented by donors and affected countries. The meeting provided informa [...]
2005-08-01 15:30:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR SENV XI XY UN FAO
05ROME2920TERMINATION OF WFP HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN
[...] Summary. World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director (ED) James Morris told us on September 1 that WFP would end assistance to the DPRK. He related that in an August 31st meeting with North Korean Ambassador Choe Taek San, San informed him of his government's plan to terminate internatio [...]
2005-09-01 16:58:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KN AORC PHUM PREL SOCI UN WFP
05ROME2979FAO EMERGENCY PROGRAMS: AVIAN INFLUENZA AND THE RISK
[...] Summary. With the potential risk that the Avian Influenza (AI) deadly sub-virus H5N1 may be transported via the migratory flyways of wild water fowl from South Asia to the Middle East and Europe, the activities of the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to stamp out AI [...]
2005-09-09 08:34:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON SENV SOCI TBIO TSPL XB XC XD XE UN FAO OIE WHO
05ROME3514"NO FLY": ALITALIA BUMPS LEBANESE G4 VISA HOLDER
[...] (SBU) After being alerted by Alitalia, Italian Border Police prevented a passenger on the TSA "No Fly" list from boarding Milan-JFK flight 413 on Saturday, October 15. The passenger, Lebanese national Mohammad Kassem HAGE (PP 30610, PDOB 24 Dec 1963, Lebanon),was attempting to travel to the [...]
2005-10-20 13:35:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR CVIS IT LE UN AVIATION
05ROME3845WITH COMPROMISE, GOI SEES HOPE FOR SUCCESSFUL HONG
[...] (U) Summary: On November 8, Amadeo Teti, Vice Ministry of Trade Director General for Commercial Agreements, laid out for Acting EcMin the recipe for a successful Hong Kong Ministerial: (i) U.S. and EU compromise on key issues, (ii) collaborative work to build momentum in the negotiations, [...]
2005-11-22 09:37:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALETRD EAGR ECON EU IT UN
05ROME4005RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON "CLUSTER LEADS" STRATEGY
[...] Summary. This message responds to reftel query of UN agencies regarding a strategy for more effective division of labor among these agencies in the field in meeting the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs). USUN-Rome transmitted to the World Food Program (WFP) as the sectoral lead on [...]
2005-12-06 17:06:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF EAGR AORC UN WFP FAO
05ROME4047ITALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER CONDEMNS ASSASSINATION OF
[...] (U) Post delivered reftel statements to the MFA and Prime Minister's office on December 13. Foreign Minister Fini had already issued a statement condemning the assassination on December 12. Embassy translation of Fini's statement is provided below. 2. Begin text. Italy strongly condemn [...]
2005-12-13 10:14:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER LE SY IT UN
05ROME4092ITALY WILL SEND ASSISTANCE TO OAS COLOMBIA MISSION
[...] MFA Office Director for South America Pietro Benassi confirmed December 16 that Italy would provide support for the OAS Mission to Support the Peace Process in Colombia, as requested in Reftel A demarche. Italy had not yet decided whether it would provide monetary assistance to the mission or [...]
2005-12-20 09:03:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PTER CO IT UN
05ROME669AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH FAO DIRECTOR GENERAL DIOUF
[...] Summary. During a call on the FAO Director General (DG) the Ambassador raised several issues: -- The Ambassador outlined the US position on debt relief (ref A). Diouf said he agreed personally with the points we outlined, but his organization does not officially have a position. -- The [...]
2005-02-28 16:31:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAID EFIN EAGR FAO UN
05ROME764FAO AND THE NEXT DESERT LOCUST INVASION
[...] Summary. USUN Rome has been actively engaging the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on the desert locust emergency in Sahelian West Africa and the Maghreb to determine FAO's preparedness for the next spring and summer 2005 locust control campaign. It has learned that [...]
2005-03-08 06:17:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF SENV XI XY UN FAO
05ROME877REVIEW OF FAO's EMERGENCY PROGRAMS
[...] Summary. At a March 1 briefing, FAO's assistant director general for technical cooperation, Henri Carsalade gave a general review of FAO's programs in 2004 and challenges for 2005. He also provided an update on FAO's continuing efforts to control desert locusts in north and west Africa, fund [...]
2005-03-15 15:59:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF SENV UN FAO
05SANTIAGO1887AMBASSADOR ENCOURAGES CHILE TO ENGAGE MORE AT THE
[...] (C) Ambassador delivered Ref A demarche to Foreign Ministry Director General for External Relations Carlos Portales on September 8. After expressing our appreciation for Chile's support for USG positions, the Ambassador encouraged Chile to engage more forcefully at the United Nations, and mak [...]
2005-09-13 16:22:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPREL CI UNGA UN
05STATE176974TALABANI DISCUSSES RUSSIA, IRAN, SYRIA, AND IRAQI
[...] (U) September 14, 6:00 P.M., New York, UNGA 2. (U) Participants: USG --- NEA A/S C. David Welch NEA PDAS Elizabeth L. Cheney Prem Kumar (NEA/I/POL notetaker) Iraq ---- President Jalal Talabani Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari President,s Chief of Staff Kameron Karadaghi U.S [...]
2005-09-23 21:19:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL UN IZ RU SY
05TEGUCIGALPA1916HONDURAS REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR HONDURAN
[...] This is an action cable for IO/T. Please see paragraph 4. 2. On July 12 Post sent reftel diplomatic note requesting GOH support for the USG candidacy for the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO. Post received vague responses each time the issue was mentioned to the MFA until September 5, w [...]
2005-09-20 22:35:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SCUL SOCI AORC KJUS HO UNESCO UN
05TEGUCIGALPA2092HONDURAS GIVEN SECRETARY'S LETTER ON UNESCO
[...] This is an action cable for IO/UNESCO and IO/T. Please see paragraph 4. 2. PolChief delivered ref A letter from Secretary Rice (under cover letter from the Charge) and demarche/non-paper on the UNESCO Convention on Cultural Expressions to Acting Foreign Minister Juan Alberto Lara Bueso the [...]
2005-10-11 14:48:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD SCUL SOCI AORC KJUS HO UNESCO UN
05TEGUCIGALPA2154HONDURAS GIVEN SECRETARY GUTIERREZ'S LETTER ON
[...] This is an action cable for IO/T. Please see paragraph 4. 2. Post delivered ref B letter from Secretary Gutierrez (under cover letter from the Charge) on the UNESCO Convention on Cultural Expressions to Minister of Trade and Industry Irving Guerrero on October 14. Post delivered ref A dip [...]
2005-10-20 14:53:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD SCUL SOCI AORC KJUS HO UNESCO UN
05THEHAGUE1941NETHERLANDS/GAERC: DUTCH EXPECTATIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Responding to reftel, the Dutch MFA was prickly in response to the suggestion there be no "package approach" to UN reform. The Dutch thought Syria was improving its behavior in Lebanon in response to international pressure and suggested they are doing their best under the circ [...]
2005-07-11 14:30:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALEAID LE PREL SY TU UZ NL UN
05THEHAGUE3156NETHERLANDS/IRAQ: DUTCH CONSIDERING UN AIRCRAFT
[...] (C) The Dutch will consider the UN's request for aircraft to support the UNAMI mission, but will seek assurances on security, according to the MFA. On November 23, POLCOUNS delivered reftel demarche points to Willemijn Kallenberg (Senior Policy Advisor, North Africa and Middle East Department [...]
2005-11-23 14:30:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MARR IZ NL UN
05THEHAGUE3168NETHERLANDS/IRAQ: DUTCH UNABLE TO HELP ON UN
[...] (C) The Netherlands lacks the capacity to provide aircraft to support the UNAMI mission. Willemijn Kallenberg (Senior Policy Advisor, North Africa and Middle East Department, MFA) told Poloff November 25 that the Dutch received last week at the UN a request similar to reftel points. Willemijn [...]
2005-11-25 07:48:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MARR IZ NL UN
05TUNIS1438TUNISIA: UN REFORM DEMARCHE
[...] (C) In a meeting on several topics June 29, the Ambassador offered MFA Director of Americas and Asia Department Hatem Atallah (A/S equivalent) a comprehensive summary of U.S. priorities on UN reform, covering support for the Democracy Fund, management reform, the creation of a Human Rights Co [...]
2005-07-01 12:45:00Embassy TunisCONFIDENTIALPREL TS UN UNSC
05VATICAN503HOLY SEE SUPPORTS COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO UN REFORM
[...] (SBU) Vatican MFA's Monsignor Francis Chullikatt told us July 22 he agreed that it made sense to take a comprehensive approach to UN reform rather than to reform the UNSC first and approach remaining reform issues in a "piecemeal" fashion. He confirmed the Holy See's support for a restructuri [...]
2005-07-27 13:47:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KUNR KPKO VT UN
05VIENNA1740U.S.-EU CONFERENCE ON IRAQ: AUSTRIAN RESPONSE
[...] (SBU) Economic-Political Counselor and Political Unit Chief discussed ref (A) information on May 23 with Austrian MFA A/S-equivalent for Africa and the Middle East Ralph Scheide and Director for Gulf Affairs Oskar Wuestinger. Scheide observed that the U.S. and EU now appeared to have a "compl [...]
2005-05-25 14:56:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EAID IZ AU EUN UN
05VIENNA178AUSTRIAN RESPONSE TO SA/LW DEMARCHE
[...] On January 21, Emboffs delivered reftel demarche to Norbert Hack, Counsellor in the MFA's Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Division. Hack said that Austria intended to support the EU position on this issue. Hack added that all sides would have to compromise to ensure passage of the propose [...]
2005-01-21 15:53:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM AU CDG UN
05VIENNA3098TERRORISM FINANCE: AL-AKHTAR TRUST INTERNATIONAL
[...] (SBU) Per reftel instructions, Post submitted the addition of Al-Akhtar Trust International Movement to the UN 1267 Sanctions Committee list demarche on September 16 to Alfred Lejsek, Head of the Financial Markets Directorate in the Federal Ministry of Finance (MOF),and Birgit Ertl and Anelik [...]
2005-09-19 10:40:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN ETTC EFIN PTER KSEP CVIS KVPR AU UN
05VIENNA3129TERRORISM FINANCE: LIST 72T
[...] (SBU) Per reftel instructions, Post submitted designation of Dr. Abdul Latif Saleh (list 72T) demarche on September 20 to Alfred Lejsek, Head of the Financial Markets Directorate in the Federal Ministry of Finance (MOF),and Birgit Ertl, money laundering and terrorism financing coordinator in [...]
2005-09-21 10:45:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN ETTC EFIN PTER KSEP CVIS KVPR AU UN
05VIENNA550DEMARCHE ON CSW WOMEN'S ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT:
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. 2. (U) Embassy Vienna conveyed reftel points and the draft resolution to the Austrian MFA Human Rights Bureau on February 23. EconPolOff followed up on February 25 with Eva Koegler, MFA Director for International Women's Issues, who will re [...]
2005-02-25 15:56:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKWMN EAID AU CSW UN
05WELLINGTON309NEW ZEALAND AND THE UN: NEW PERMREP BANKS LOOKS
[...] (C) Summary: New Zealand's new UN Permrep, Rosemary Banks, says that New Zealand will maintain its traditional opposition to permanent members' vetos in an expanded UN Security Council (UNSC). Foreign Minister Goff supports the idea of Japan becoming a permanent UNSC member, and also backs [...]
2005-04-14 01:48:00Embassy WellingtonCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL NZ UN
05YEREVAN301 ARMENIAN RESPONSE TO CSW WOMEN'S ECONOMIC
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-22 13:27:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKWMN EAID AM UN CSW
06ABIDJAN1250OPPOSITION PARTIES UNHAPPY WITH UNSCR 1721; PM
[...] (C) Summary. The Ivorian political class continues to react to UNSCR 1721 and the President's ongoing efforts to shape the political terrain to his liking. Both the Forces Nouvelles (NF) and major unarmed opposition parties expressed disappointment with 1721, specifically the decision to av [...]
2006-11-09 14:05:00Embassy AbidjanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IV UN
06ABIDJAN1349GBAGBO ROCKING THE BOAT; OPPOSITION STICKS TOE IN
[...] (U) After a tumultuous week in the political landscape with Gbagbo's takeover of both the State-owned newspaper Fraternite Matin and state Radio and Television (RTI),and his reinstatement of three senior offials who were implicated in the toxic waste disaster but are Gbagbo cronies, this week [...]
2006-12-07 16:52:00Embassy AbidjanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL IV UN
06ABIDJAN1351ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF PLAYING THE ROLE OF MEDIATOR?
[...] (U) Today the local press widely reported that Armed Forces of Cote d'Ivoire (FANCI) Chief of Staff General Philippe Mangou met with lead opposition leader Professor Alphonse Djedje Mady on December 6th. Mangou reportedly wants to calm the increasingly acrid political environment in Abidjan b [...]
2006-12-07 17:05:00Embassy AbidjanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UN IV
06ABIDJAN1377OPPOSITION ACKNOWLEDGES IMPOTENCE IN THE FACE OF
[...] (C) In a meeting with the Ambassador December 11, Alphonse Djedje Mady, spokesman for the RHDP (Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace) coalition of opposition parties, acknowledged the opposition's frustration and lack of resolve to fight against President Gbagbo and his FPI (Ivoiria [...]
2006-12-14 14:31:00Embassy AbidjanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UN IV
06ABIDJAN1402GBAGBO OFFERS PROPOSALS, NOT SOLUTIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a speech made December 19 evening, President Gbagbo offered five proposals designed to bring the country out of crisis: (1) direct talks with the Forces Nouvelles (FN) rebels aimed at encouraging them to disarm and free the country; (2) elimination of the Zone of Confidence; ( [...]
2006-12-21 09:18:00Embassy AbidjanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UN IV
06ABUDHABI103REPORTING IRAN TO THE UNSC DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (C) On January 16, Pol Chief met with MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani to deliver ref A points on U.S. views regarding the Iran nuclear issue, and texts of both the EU-3 Foreign Ministers' Statement and the Secretary's Statement on Iran's resumption of uranium SIP [...]
2006-01-17 11:47:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL IR EU AORC AE UN
06ABUDHABI104DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM DELIVERED
[...] (C) Pol Chief called on MFA International Organizations Director Yacub al-Hosani January 16 to preview UN reform points (refs A, B). Ambassador has requested a meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed to discuss UN reform and other issues. 2. (C) Al-Hosani [...]
2006-01-17 11:51:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR PHUM ADCO AE UN
06ABUDHABI106INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-17 11:52:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AORC AE UNCND UN
06ABUDHABI257REPORTING IRAN TO THE UNSC: UAE PERSPECTIVE,
[...] (C) On January 25, in the course of delivering demarches on Afghanistan donors conference and Bashar Al-Asad's travel, DCM met with MFA Asst U/S Tariq Al-Haidan and also reviewed ref A points on Iran. Al-Haidan (who formerly served as UAE ambassador in Iran) expressed what has been increasin [...]
2006-01-25 15:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL AORC IR AE UN
06ABUDHABI306UAE REQUESTS SUPPORT IN ITS CANDIDACY FOR ECOSOC
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: Please see paragraph 3. 2. (U) The Embassy received via diplomatic note a request from the UAE to support its candidacy in the UN Economic and Social Council elections. Begin Embassy translation of diplomatic note. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Em [...]
2006-01-31 07:16:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AE UN
06ABUDHABI3125G/TIP: UAE RESEARCH CENTER SEEKS TO HOST UN TIP
[...] (SBU) In a July 19 conversation with EmbOffs, Director General of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi expressed frustration with the UN for not taking a greater interest in his offer to host a global conference on Trafficking in Persons in Abu D [...]
2006-08-01 12:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KCRM ELAB UN AE
06ABUDHABI3255DEMARCHE ON UNSCR 1701
[...] (C) On August 12, the Charge and Acting Under Secretary Tareq Al-Haidan (MFA's number two) discussed UNSCR 1701. Reviewing reftel points, the Charge stressed the need for strong support for the current resolution aimed at addressing the requirements 6^JY|Q@uthan previous drafts and took into a [...]
2006-08-12 13:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS UNSC UN IS LE AE
06ABUDHABI3689UAE PREPARING FOR TRAFFICKING-IN-PERSONS
[...] (SBU) Abu Dhabi's plan to host a worldwide conference on trafficking in persons (TIP) has moved forward since the July conversation noted ref B with Director General of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi. Following coordination with the UN Off [...]
2006-09-19 10:43:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KCRM ELAB UN AE
06ABUDHABI3955UN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
[...] PolChief delivered reftel demarche concerning the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to MFA Director of International Organizations Yacub Al-Hosani on October 10 and discussed both the substance and logistics of UN deliberations on the topic. Al-Hosani was unfamiliar with the [...]
2006-10-12 14:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN AE
06ABUDHABI4222COUNTRY-SPECIFIC HUMAN RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS AT UNGA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-07 14:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN AE
06ABUDHABI4226DPRK CONVENTIONAL ARMS AND UNSCR 1718
[...] (C) PolChief delivered reftel points, under cover of a diplomatic note, to MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub Al-Hosani on November 7. Al-Hosani, MFA's expert on nonproliferation and arms control, carefully reviewed the obligations related to UNSCR 1718 and said he believed th [...]
2006-11-07 16:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL UN AE
06ABUJA2694DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS
[...] Poloff and Mr. Richard Levy, Second Secretary of the Australian High Commission, delivered reftel demarche on October 12 to Mr. Edward Ogbonna, Assistant Director of Second United Nations Division of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We previously demarched Mr. Ogbonna in June on the [...]
2006-10-12 11:49:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN
06ACCRA566GHANA PROMISES SUPPORT FOR GUATEMALA,S UNSC
[...] (U) The Ambassador spoke with Ghanaian Foreign Minister Nana Akufo-Addo March 8 and raised ref A points regarding support for Guatemala,s candidacy as Latin America,s next non-permanent member of the UNSC. Akufo-Addo quickly stated that the GOG would support Guatemala and asked when the vot [...]
2006-03-10 09:11:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYGH GT KPKO PREL SU VE NATO UNSC UN
06ADDISABABA1568UNSC MISSION REPORTS TO AU THAT SUDAN HAS NOT
[...] (SBU). SUMMARY. On June 7, the visiting UN Security Council delegation visiting Addis Ababa, Chad, and Sudan, briefed representatives of the 15-member African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) and AU partners (i.e., non-member states) on its June 6 meetings in Khartoum with Sudanese P [...]
2006-06-09 07:11:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MOPS KPKO SU AU UN
06ADDISABABA1581AFRICAN UNION CHAIRPERSON FORMALLY REQUESTS NATO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. AU Commission Chairperson Konare has formally requested NATO assistance for AMIS in a June 2 letter to NATO Secretary-General Scheffer, but confines the scope of such assistance to manning a handful of advisory positions in AMIS's Forward Joint Mission Headquarters and providin [...]
2006-06-09 16:23:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPKO MOPS NATO PREL SU AU UN
06ADDISABABA1615DARFUR: JEM SEEKS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO REFORM,
[...] (SBU) Summary. Two members of the Sudanese Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) told poloff June 12 that their organization sought to join the peace process under the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) but urgently needed funds to hold a general congress in order to elect new leadership. End Summary [...]
2006-06-13 12:55:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPKO MOPS PREL SU AU UN
06ADDISABABA1736AU AGREES WITH PARTNER NOMINATIONS TO STAFF FJMHQ
[...] Summary. The African Union (AU) notified its partners via note verbale June 22 that it had no objections to the partners providing all six personnel requested as advisors to the AMIS Joint Forward Headquarters in El Fasher. Furthermore, the AU had no objections to the partners' nominations f [...]
2006-06-24 12:56:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPKO MOPS NATO PREL SU AU UN
06ADDISABABA1737A/S FRAZER TALKS SUDAN AND SOMALIA WITH AU
[...] (C) SUMMARY: AU Peace and Security Commissioner Said Djinnit called Sudan's recent refusal to accept a UN Mission in Darfur a "big problem," but ultimately agreed with A/S Frazer that the GOS was simply delaying the inevitable UN deployment as long as possible. Frazer and Djinnit agreed that [...]
2006-06-25 06:51:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO AU UN SU SO ET
06ADDISABABA1741A/S FRAZER TALKS SOMALIA AND DARFUR WITH IGAD
[...] (SBU) Summary. A/S Frazer met June 23 with Ethiopia-based representatives of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states. The Kenyan and Somali Ambassadors argued that membership in the International Somalia Contact Group (SCG) should have been cast a bit wider to include [...]
2006-06-26 07:29:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO AU UN SU SO ET
06ADDISABABA1779A/S FRAZER TALKS SUDAN AND SOMALIA WITH AU
[...] (C) SUMMARY: AU Peace and Security Commissioner Said Djinnit called Sudan's recent refusal to accept a UN Mission in Darfur a "big problem," but ultimately agreed with A/S Frazer that the GOS was simply delaying the inevitable UN deployment as long as possible. Frazer and Djinnit agreed that [...]
2006-06-29 16:13:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO AU UN SU SO ET
06ADDISABABA3011DARFUR: UN A/SYG FOR PEACE-KEEPING DISCUSSES UN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. UN A/SYG for Peace-keeping Operations Annabi said November 11-12 meetings with President Bashir, FM Lam Akol and other GOS principals resulted in an affirmation that the GOS would accept UN packages of "light" and "heavy" assistance to the AU Mission in Sudan, despite Sudan's c [...]
2006-11-14 15:28:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MOPS KPKO SU CD AU UN
06ALGIERS339ALGERIA ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR PEACE BUILDING
[...] (U) Post received February 26 an English-language diplomatic note announcing Algeria's candidacy for the Peace Building Commission in 2006-07, the text of which follows with Embassy minor grammatical edits. Separately, MFA Director General for Multilateral Affairs Bouguerra asked Ambassador [...]
2006-02-28 13:44:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALPREL UN AG
06ALGIERS340NEA/MAG DIRECTOR'S DISCUSSION OF SAHRAWI REFUGEES
[...] (C) During visiting NEA/MAG Director Jordan's February 26 courtesy call on MFA Multilateral Relations Director General Bouguerra, the latter engaged in spirited discussion of UNHCR's unilateral decision to cut food assistance to Sahrawi refugees and argued that a new census could not be carrie [...]
2006-02-28 14:22:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS PREF PHUM AG WI UN
06AMMAN1100DEMARCHE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE NEXT UN
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Jamal Al-Shamayleh, deputy chief of the Foreign Ministry's International Organizations Department, during a February 13 meeting at the Foreign Ministry. Shamayleh agreed that the post of Secretary General should not be bound by a rotational system, and [...]
2006-02-15 10:31:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL UN KS JO
06AMMAN2446ANNUAL STAFFING DATA FOR UNRWA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-06 12:09:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAORC APER ECON KUNR UN JO
06AMMAN4686LOCAL G-8 COUNTERTERRORISM ACTION GROUP MEETS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The G-8 plus three (Australia, Switzerland, and Spain) Counterterrorism Action Group (CTAG) met in Amman June 20 to discuss the status of counterterrorism security assistance to Jordan. Representatives from the UN's Counterterrorism Executive Directorate (UNCTED) joined the CTAG m [...]
2006-06-25 13:44:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC UN JO
06AMMAN4982JORDAN REACTS TO STATEMENTS OF UN RIGHTS RAPPORTEUR
[...] (U) Summary: Dr. Manfred Nowak, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, visited Jordan June 25-29. Nowak visited prisons and police stations, as well as attorneys and NGOs working on human rights issues. In a June 29 press conference, Nowak said he had observed indications that torture had taken pl [...]
2006-07-03 13:57:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL JO UN
06AMMAN5889TFLE01: JORDANIAN FM ON AL MINISTERIAL AND DRAFT
[...] ( C ) Summary: Jordan welcomes the draft UNSCR, but FM Khatib warns the Arab League ministers may feel a need to endorse Siniora,s seven points without amendment. Khatib plans to work for a communique that glosses over differences between the draft UNSCR and the seven points. A UNSC vote before the [...]
2006-08-06 11:00:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS UN LE IS JO
06AMMAN6088LEBANON UNSCR DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-12 09:07:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC IS LE JO
06AMMAN6932JORDAN NOMINATES PRINCE ZEID TO SUCCEED KOFI ANNAN
[...] (U) The GOJ announced that on September 5 its UN mission nominated Prince Zeid Bin Raad Al-Hussein, Jordan's Permanent Representative to the UN since 2000, for the post of UN Secretary General. Jordan also formally asked the Arab SIPDIS League to support Prince Zeid's candidacy. 2. (U) [...]
2006-09-07 14:31:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINR UN IZ JO
06AMMAN6933SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF JORDAN,S KING ABDULLAH
[...] (C) King Abdullah will be in New York for the General Assembly opening and will meet with U.S. and other officials its margins. 2. (C) During the Israel-Hizballah hostilities, the King's stock plunged among both ordinary Jordanians and elites (refs a-f) because of his early public criticism of Hi [...]
2006-09-07 14:53:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL UN IS LE IZ JO
06AMMAN7592GOVERNMENT AND MEDIA LASH OUT AT QATAR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Jordan's official government spokesman sharply criticized Qatar for failing to support the candidacy of Prince Zeid for SecGen. Media and lawmakers also piled on. END SUMMARY. GOJ: QATAR BROKE FROM ARAB RANKS 2. (U) GOJ spokesman Nasser Judeh told media October 2 that th [...]
2006-10-03 14:33:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL UN AL QA JO
06AMMAN7624JORDAN RECALLS AMBASSADOR FROM QATAR
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Jordan escalated its row with Qatar by recalling its Ambassador from Doha. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) The dispute between Jordan and Qatar escalated October 3 when Jordan recalled its Ambassador for "consultations." The GOJ's official spokesman explained that Jordan took this step in [...]
2006-10-04 13:51:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL UN AL QA JO
06AMMAN7894DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-16 13:51:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KTIA UN JO
06AMMAN932A/S SILVERBERG'S MEETING AT JORDANIAN FOREIGN
[...] (C) Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Affairs Kristen Silverberg met with MFA Secretary General Nabih Shuqom January 17. Discussions SIPDIS focused on the formation of the new Human Rights Council, the UN Peacekeeping Commission, and Syria. Jordanian participant [...]
2006-02-08 14:36:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SY IZ IS JO UN UNHRC
06ANKARA2508MAKHMOUR: MFA OFFICIAL READY TO DISCUSS SECURITY
[...] (C/REL GBR) Per ref b, we discussed the way forward on steps required to close the Makhmour refugee camp in northern Iraq with MFA Director General for Security Affairs (S/CT-equivalent) Hayati Guven on May 3. Guven reported that he was prepared to travel to Geneva for discussions with U.S. a [...]
2006-05-05 15:26:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PREL PREF TU IZ UN
06ANKARA2598TURKISH NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER BRIEFS CODEL
[...] (C/REL GBR) Turkish National Security Council Secretary-General Yigit Alpogan told CODEL Pence May 8 that SIPDIS he and other leaders delivered a tough message to his Iranian counterpart, Ali Larijani, during his visit to Ankara the same day. Alpogan said he told Larijani that Iran's attemp [...]
2006-05-09 14:47:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALKNNP PREL UN IR TU
06ANKARA2640TURKEY CALLS ON IRAN TO STOP URANIUM ENRICHMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The MFA characterized Turkey's May 8 talks with visiting Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani as direct. Larijani took a hard line SIPDIS on Iran's right to nuclear energy and Turkey responded that the onus is on Iran to overcome international suspic [...]
2006-05-11 10:58:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALKNUC PARM PREL UN IR TU
06ANKARA2666TURKEY/IRAN: PM ERDOGAN'S MESSAGE TO LARIJANI
[...] (C) Summary. Prime Ministry advisor Ahmet Davutoglu told Ambassador May 10 that PM Erdogan delivered a strong message to Iranian National Security Secretary Ali Larijani during the latter's May 8 visit to Ankara, warning Iran that it must regain the international community's trust by behaving [...]
2006-05-11 14:30:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALKNUC PARM PREL UN IR TU
06ANKARA2789TURKEY/IRAN: FM GUL TALKS MAY 15 WITH LARIJANI
[...] (S) MFA Spokesman Namik Tan told the Ambassador May 15 that FM Gul took a long phone call from Larijani late that day to review and discuss further the state of play on Iranian nuclear issues. According to Tan, Gul was again insistent that Iran has a credibility problem and must compromise. [...]
2006-05-16 12:20:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETKNUC PREL PARM UN IR TU
06ANKARA2793MAKHMOUR: GOT CONTEMPLATING UNHCR OPERATIONS PLAN,
[...] (C) UNHCR-Turkey informed us May 12 that UNHCR-Geneva had forwarded its draft Operations Plan for effecting durable solutions for the residents of Makhmour refugee camp in northern Iraq to the U.S. and Turkish permanent missions in Geneva, and that UNHCR-Turkey had forwarded the plan to MFA Di [...]
2006-05-16 13:34:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PREL PREF TU IZ UN
06ANKARA3031UNAMI PLANE: TURKEY HAS YET TO HEAR FROM UN
[...] (U) This is an action request -- please see para. 3. 2. (C) We understand per ref b that while Denmark has agreed to provide a C-130 for UNAMI, the aircraft will not be available until November. We had been pushing Turkey to provide an aircraft for UNAMI, and we understand from the Turkish [...]
2006-05-25 14:52:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS UN TU IZ
06ANKARA3103MAKHMOUR: GOT GENERALLY PLEASED WITH UNHCR
[...] (C) We met May 26 with MFA Director General for Security Affairs (S/CT-equivalent) Hayati Guven to get Guven's readout of a May 24 GOT interagency meeting he chaired to discuss UNHCR's operations plan for effecting durable solutions for the residents of the Makhmour refugee camp in northern Ira [...]
2006-05-26 14:45:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PREF PREL TU IZ UN
06ANKARA314TURKEY: DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM
[...] (SBU) Upon receipt of reftels, we contacted the MFA, shared with them the points on reform, and underscored the importance that the USG places on this issue. We subsequently followed up with Tunc Ugdul, head of the MFA's International Political Organizations Department, stressing the importa [...]
2006-01-27 14:06:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR PHUM UN ADCO TU
06ANKARA3265TURKEY/EU - NO APPARENT MOVEMENT ON PORTS ISSUE
[...] (C) A downbeat Turkish MFA Northeastern Mediterranean Deputy Director General Bilman told us June 5 there has been no progress on either opening Famagusta port or referral to EU dispute resolution mechanisms of the ports/airports issue. On Famagusta, the MFA appears to be relying on the UN an [...]
2006-06-05 14:06:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL EU UN TU CY
06ANKARA4077TURKS POSITIVE ON GAMBARI BREAKTHROUGH; STILL
[...] (C) Summary: The Turks have welcomed the weekend breakthrough by D/SYG Gambari, and they have taken on board, gradually, the need to use the weekend agreement as a springboard for further actions. The GOT stressed with Ambassador and visiting EUR DAS Bryza the need for some measure to reduce [...]
2006-07-12 13:31:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL TU CY UN
06ANKARA4527TURKEY: LEBANON SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-07 14:54:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS UN IS TU
06ANKARA4711URGENT DEMARCHE ON US SECURITY COUNCIL'S
[...] (U) This is an action message. See para 5. 2. (SBU) Ambassador spoke August 12 with Turkish MFA U/S Tuygan to convey reftel demarche regarding UNSCR 1701. In addition to the points provided, Ambassador urged Turkey to express strong support for the resolution. He expected that work will [...]
2006-08-12 12:16:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC IS LE TU
06ANKARA4726TURKISH MFA STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF UNSC
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-14 13:36:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC KPAO LE TU
06ANKARA4748TURKISH PRIME MINISTRY STATEMENT WELCOMING
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-15 11:56:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC KPAO LE TU
06ANKARA4803TURKEY'S RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON GAINING SUPPORT
[...] (C) We delivered reftel points to MFA Africa Department Head Raif Karaca on August 17. We emphasized PM Erdogan's March trip to Darfur and Turkey's humanitarian assistance and asked that they exert whatever influence they can on President Bashir. 2. (C) Karaca said that when Sudanese gover [...]
2006-08-17 14:31:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL UN SU TU
06ANKARA5200TURKEY/LEBANON: TURKEY'S LEBANON PEACEKEEPING
[...] (C) Summary. Following a contentious parliamentary vote and the September 6 visit of UNSYG Annan to Ankara, Turkey has promised naval assets as well as the use of seaports and airports for Lebanon peacekeeping operations. In addition, the GOT is planning a ground contingent to engage in huma [...]
2006-09-08 14:40:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PGOV PREL UN LE TU
06ANKARA5436TURKEY-CYPRUS-EU - EUR DAS BRYZA'S MEETING WITH
[...] (C) Summary: In a 75-minute meeting with EUR DAS Matt Bryza September 11, Turkish MFA D/US (U/S equivalent) and GOT Cyprus pointman Ertugrul Apakan animatedly described the latest state of play from Ankara's point of view. Apakan stressed Turkey's preference for a comprehensive, UN-based sett [...]
2006-09-18 13:41:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL TU CY UN EU
06ANKARA5838TURKEY/LEBANON: MORE DETAILS ON TURKEY'S UNIFIL
[...] (C) Turkish media is reporting that the frigate "Gaziantep" will depart for UNIFIL duty on October 10 and the Turkish land component will arrive in Lebanon October 20. Turkish General Staff (TGS) J-3 Operations Chief MG Serdar Kocak confirmed to us October 4 that Turkish naval and ground units [...]
2006-10-06 09:41:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PGOV PREL UN LE TU
06ANKARA648TURKEY NON-COMMITTAL TO DEMARCHE ON DEFEATING
[...] (SBU) We delivered reftel demarche to Gulin Dinc, Department Head in the Directorate for International Political Organizations at the Foreign Ministry on February 10. Ms. Dinc expressed appreciation for our information and said the MFA would carefully consider our position on the Venezuelan [...]
2006-02-14 08:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UN UNSC GT VE TU
06ASHGABAT930KAZAKHSTANIS IN ASHGABAT SEND MIXED SIGNALS ON
[...] (C) Representatives of the Kazakhstani Embassy in Ashgabat gave mixed signals on Turkmenistan's readiness to sign a Central Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone (CANWFZ) agreement in Kazakhstan on September 8 (reftels). Kazakhstani DCM Askar Tazhibayev told Charge on August 31 that Foreign Ministe [...]
2006-09-01 14:44:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALMARR KNNP PARM PREL UN KZ TX
06ASHGABAT942TURKMENISTAN REFUSES TO MEET WITH P-3 AMBASSADORS
[...] (SBU) After five days of unsuccessful efforts by P-3 ambassadors to meet with Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashit Meredov, it is clear that the Government of Turkmenistan does not intend to engage with the P-3 on the Central Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (CANWFZ) treaty. The U [...]
2006-09-06 12:36:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MARR PARM PREL TX UN
06ASHGABAT948TURKMENISTAN INTENDS TO SIGN CENTRAL ASIA NUCLEAR
[...] (SBU) On the sidelines of Tajikistan's September 7 National Day reception, Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rashit Meredov informed Charge that Turkmenistan intends to sign the Central Asia Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone treaty. Meredov provided neither further explanation nor a rationale for refusi [...]
2006-09-08 12:52:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MARR PARM PREL TX UN
06ASMARA618 ERITREA - HUMANITARIAN UPDATE
[...] USAID/OFDA Regional Advisor (RA) Georgianna Platt traveled to Eritrea June 17-29, 2006 to meet with U.N. agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs),OFDA implementing partners and staff of the US Embassy Humanitarian Affairs Unit (HAU) to assess the overall humanitarian situation and impac [...]
2006-07-28 09:06:00Embassy AsmaraUNCLASSIFIEDEAID UN ER
06ASTANA503KAZAKHSTAN TO CONSIDER US POSITION ON UNGA HUMAN RIGHTS AND
[...] (U) Pol Chief and Poloff delivered reftel demarches to Murat Tashibayev, director of the MFA's Department of International Organizations and Security Issues, on November 7. 2. (SBU) Tashibayev concurred that Kazakhstan and the U.S. would be most likely to find common ground on the resolution [...]
2006-11-08 06:03:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KTIA UNGA UN CU KZ
06ASUNCION1052PARAGUAY: TRIPARTITE DEMARCHE ON THE UN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-18 17:57:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN PA
06ASUNCION1065PARAGUAY: REQUEST SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATE
[...] (U) This is an action request see para 2. 2. (C) The MFA has sent Post a diplomatic note October 16 requesting U.S. support for Paraguay's candidate, Minister Maria Jose Argana, for the Presidency of the Interamerican Commission on Women. The vote is to take place during the November 13 - [...]
2006-10-20 16:24:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KWMN UN PA
06ASUNCION403PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-20 21:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AORC PREL UN PA
06ASUNCION406PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-21 12:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AORC PREL UN PA
06ASUNCION413PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-24 12:10:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AORC PREL UN PA
06ASUNCION809PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON LEBANON SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-08 12:03:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER MOPS UN IS PY
06ATHENS2178FM BAKOYANNIS TRAVEL TO MIDDLE EAST: CRAFTING THE
[...] (C) FM Dora Bakoyannis will depart Athens on Tuesday afternoon, August 22, for a tour of the Middle East. She plans to visit Cyprus, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel, and also intends to meet with Palestinian leadership. (Her chief of staff told DCM that she will not/not visit Syria.) The annou [...]
2006-08-21 13:18:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALCY GR IS LE MARR MOPS PGOV PREL PTER UN
06BAGHDAD319IECI COMMISSIONER SAFWAT ARGUES FOR DELAYED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: IECI Commissioner Safwat told poloffs February 1 that provincial elections should be delayed until at least midyear to give the IECI more time to prepare. He added that the IECI would need changes and improvements, with priorities including revamping the voter registry and reform [...]
2006-02-04 18:22:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PNAT KDEM IZ UN
06BAGHDAD320IECI COMMISSIONER SAFWAT ARGUES FOR DELAYED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: IECI Commissioner Safwat told poloffs February 1 that provincial elections should be delayed until at least midyear to give the IECI more time to prepare. He added that the IECI would need changes and improvements, with priorities including revamping the voter registry and reform [...]
2006-02-04 19:37:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PNAT KDEM IZ UN
06BAGHDAD3299IRAQI MFA SUPPORTIVE ON LEBANON, GUATEMALA UNSC
[...] (C) On September 3, Post made reftel points to Qusay al-Kubaysi, Special Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Kubaysi responded that he would convey the points to the Minister as soon as he was available. On September 5, we reviewed the points with Deputy FM Bidan. Bidan said tha [...]
2006-09-06 11:49:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IZ LE SU IS UN
06BAGHDAD3371VICE PRESIDENT ABD AL-MEHDI MEETS WITH AMBASSADOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At a September 8 meeting with the Ambassador, Vice President Adel Abd Al-Mehdi described his US visit as useful. He agreed that the GOI needs a "roadmap" for how to resolve issues such as constitutional review and de-Baathification. Abd Al-Mehdi expressed support for Maliki's s [...]
2006-09-11 02:20:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UN IZ
06BAGHDAD4238FM ZEBARI BRIEFS DIPLOMATIC CORPS ON UNSCR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On November 14, FM Zebari informed the diplomatic corps that Iraq would formally request an extension of MNF-I's UN Security Council mandate. He said that the decision had been reached with broad support within the Iraqi political leadership after discussions with the Coalition o [...]
2006-11-14 20:10:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS UN IZ
06BAGHDAD4239CHARGE MEETS WITH PM'S CHIEF OF STAFF NOVEMBER 14
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a November 14 meeting with Charge, PM Chief of Staff Dr. Tariq Abdullah said the PM would review the draft U.S. letter to the UNSC on UNSCR renewal later in the day. According to Dr. Tariq, the PM's cabinet reshuffle may not happen for a month; the PM is still in the process [...]
2006-11-14 21:11:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEG IZ PGOV PREL SA UN
06BAGHDAD4656UN SRSG QAZI'S RESPONSE TO DRAWDOWN CONCERNS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador expressed strong concern December 20 to UN Special Representative to the Secretary General (SRSG) Ashraf Qazi over a planned UNAMI reduction of staff in Iraq. The Ambassador pressed Qazi on the reason for the drawdown and stressed the continuing need for strong UN enga [...]
2006-12-21 18:34:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PREL PHUM IO UN IZ
06BAKU1202DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO AZERBAIJAN ON UNSC
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-14 12:46:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC IS LE AJ
06BAKU1515DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UN DECLARATION ON INDIGENOUS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-19 03:59:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN AJ
06BAKU1654DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON OPPOSING THE CUBA EMBARGO
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-14 13:50:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNGA UN CU AJ
06BAKU1667DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON BELARUS ANTI-U.S. RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-16 10:09:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AJ UN BO
06BAKU1683DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON EMERGENCY SESSION OF UNGA ON ISRAELI RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-17 13:59:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL UNGA AJ UN IS
06BAKU1687DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON CWC AND BWC
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-20 10:13:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PGOV PREL CWC OPC CBW BWC AJ UN
06BAKU1806DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL'S
[...] (SBU) ADCM delivered ref demarche to Deputy Foreign Minister Mahmud Mammadguliyev on December 11. Mammadguliyev said that, according to his information, the EU and Africa groups were consulting in Geneva today, December 11, and that Azerbaijan supported the two groups' efforts to find a comp [...]
2006-12-11 15:12:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KTIA SU UN IS AJ
06BAKU460AZERBAIJAN: DEMARCHE ON GUATEMALAN UN SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] (SBU) On March 17 DCM delivered reftel demarche, following up on a previous demarche by Ambassador, this time to Deputy Foreign Minister Mahmud Mamadguliyev and asked for a substantive response to request to support Guatemala in its bid for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat. Mamadguliye [...]
2006-03-24 09:18:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UN UNSC GT VE AJ
06BANDARSERIBEGAWAN398BRUNEI/LEBANON: DEMARCHE ON UNSC RESOLUTION,
[...] (U) On August 7, Ambassador delivered reftel demarche on UNSC draft Lebanon resolution to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Permanent Secretary I Pengiran Dato Osman. There was no immediate substantive response other than a repetition of the standard Government of Brunei (GOB) position t [...]
2006-08-07 08:39:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIALPREL BX IS MOPS PTER UN
06BANDARSERIBEGAWAN440BRUNEI'S UNIFIL DEPLOYMENT: MILITARY PREPARATIONS
[...] (C) In meetings August 29 and 30, senior GOB officials indicated to us that plans are well advanced for the Royal Brunei Armed Forces to fulfill the Sultan's pledge to contribute troops to UNIFIL should UNSYG Annan request a Bruneian contribution. They said that they understood that Israel ha [...]
2006-08-30 07:19:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIALMOPS MARR PREL UN IS LE BX
06BANDARSERIBEGAWAN500BRUNEI MAY DOWNSIZE PLANNED UNIFIL CONTRIBUTION
[...] (C) As the original notion of a Indonesia-Malaysia-Brunei combined force contribution to UNIFIL fades away and is replaced by a more traditional pattern of separate but coordinated national contingents, the Government of Brunei (GOB) is looking at revising its planned contribution from a mecha [...]
2006-09-28 09:20:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIALMOPS MARR BX IS LE UN PREL
06BANGKOK1293MEANWHILE, SURAKIART STILL WANTS TO BE UN SECGEN
[...] (U) Post received the following diplomatic note on February 27. BEGIN TEXT: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents its compliments to all Diplomatic Missions in Bangkok and wishes to refer to certain recent inquiries from some Missions regarding the potential impact of the decisio [...]
2006-03-02 08:27:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOPDC PREL TH UN
06BANGKOK1341DEFEATING VENEZUELA IN THE 2006 ELECTION FOR THE
[...] (C) Per reftel request, on March 3 Ambassador Boyce raised with Thai FM Kantathi the Venezuelan and Guatemalan competition for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Ambassador stated the strong USG belief that Guatemala should be given preference. He made reftel points regarding t [...]
2006-03-03 10:25:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL GT VE UN UNSC
06BANGKOK2420THAILAND TO SUBMIT CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-26 08:41:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KUNR TH UN UNHRC
06BANGKOK2548UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL - THAILAND SEEKS U.S.
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (C) SUMMARY. On April 28, POLOFF delivered demarche (reftel A) to the Thai MFA regarding Iran's candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The MFA confirmed Thailand's own candidacy within the Asia Group for a UNHRC se [...]
2006-05-02 06:14:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KUNR TH UNHRC UN
06BANGKOK3302DEMARCHE DELIVERED: NAM/G-77 ON UN REFORM
[...] (U) On May 25, 2006 Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Phasporn Sangasubana, Director of Administrative Affairs Division of the International Organization Bureau of the Thai MFA. On May 31, Phasporn returned an official response to the U.S. points. Generally Disappointed -------------- [...]
2006-06-01 08:37:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT AORC UN
06BANGKOK3543HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-15 02:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL TH UNHRC UN
06BANGKOK4803CHINESE ON NORTH KOREA AND THE UNSYG CANDIDATE
[...] (C) As part of AmEmbassy Bangkok's regular tea meetings with the Chinese, Chinese political officer Wang Shuai told Poloffs that North Korea is committed to the Six-Party Talks, but it may be "counter-productive" for the US to exert "negative pressure" on the regime to return to the negotiati [...]
2006-08-08 03:41:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UN CH TH KN
06BANGKOK4939THAILAND: UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1701
[...] On August 12, PolOff delivered reftel demarche, talking points, resolution text and the Secretary's statement to MFA North American and South Pacific Affairs Division Director Amornsate Singha. Amornsate promised to relay the demarche points to his Director General and Permanent Secretary. H [...]
2006-08-12 11:27:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC IS LE TH
06BANGKOK6265DEMARCHE DELIVERED: TRIPARTITE ON DRIP
[...] (SBU) New Zealand led in the Reftel A Tripartite Demarche with post and Australia to Dusit Manapan, Director of the Social Division of the Department of International Organizations, Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs. While Dusit noted our concerns, he asserted that Thailand "should work [...]
2006-10-12 08:09:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KTIA UN
06BANGKOK6742DEMARCHES DELIVERED: CUBA EMBARGO RESOLUTION AND
[...] Poloff delivered reftel demarches to Charn Jullamon, Director of the Peace, Security and Disarmament Division at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Regarding the resolution, Mr. Charn indicated that Thailand will vote as it did last year, which is "to support but not co-sponsor" the resol [...]
2006-11-08 08:47:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA UN CU TH
06BANGKOK6812DEMARCHES DELIVERED: COUNTRY-SPECIFIC RESOLUTIONS
[...] PolCouns delivered reftel demarches to Dusit Manapan, Director of the Peace, Security and Disarmament Division at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Dusit noted that his Ministry must examine these resolutions in "a broader context" and consider the bilateral implications to these res [...]
2006-11-09 10:21:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN TH
06BANGKOK6957THAILAND WILL ABSTAIN FROM COUNTRY-SPECIFIC HR
[...] Poloff followed-up on reftel A demarche with Mr. Dusit Manapan, Director of the Social Division at the International Organization Department of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Dusit explained that Thailand "fundamentally does not believe in country resolutions" and thus would suppo [...]
2006-11-17 08:19:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN TH
06BANGKOK963THAI MFA OFFICIAL DISCUSSES UN REFORM ISSUES
[...] (C) Summary: Poloff discussed UN reform issues with MFA International Organizations Department (IO) Counselor Tanee Sangrat on February 15. Tanee said that Thailand's final positions on UN reform issues are being reviewed by the Thai Permanent Mission in New York, but offered his impressio [...]
2006-02-16 11:37:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL TH UN
06BANJUL168THE GAMBIA: ANTI-U.S. PROPAGANDA EFFORT BY CUBAN
[...] (C) Embassy protested effort by Cuban Embassy to enlist Gambian public support for an anti-USG "declaration," and senior Foreign Ministry official undertook to tell the Cubans to cease and desist. The GOTG is far from being a mouthpiece for the Cuban regime, although it is an important donor [...]
2006-03-18 13:17:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO UN GA CU
06BANJUL689THE GAMBIA: DEMARCHE ON OPPOSING THE CUBA EMBARGO
[...] (C) Ambassador made reftel demarche on the Cuba Embargo resolution to Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary (Deputy Formin equivalent) William Joof, urging the GOTG to oppose it, or at a minimum, abstain or be absent during the vote. Joof took note of the demarche, but made no substantive comme [...]
2006-11-04 10:57:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM PREL UNGA UN CU GA
06BEIJING10104PRC/UN: MFA BRIEFS ON UNSYG ANNAN VISIT
[...] (C) UN SYG Annan asked President Hu Jintao what opinions or advice the UN can offer to help break the current Six-Party Talks impasse, MFA International Organizations Department Officer Guo Xuejun told Poloff on May 23. Hu said China continues to work with the other Partiesto resume the Six-P [...]
2006-05-24 10:50:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID PGOV UN CH
06BEIJING12526HUMAN RIGHTS: NORWEGIANS ON REBIYA KADEER FAMILY
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-15 09:39:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN CH
06BEIJING15378PRC/SUDAN: AMIS-UNPKO TRANSITION FOR DARFUR
[...] (C) The Sudan government must agree to the terms of a transition from African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) peacekeepers to a United Nations peacekeeping operation (UNPKO) before any transition proceeds, MFA Deputy Director for West Asia and North Africa Weng Meihui told Poloff, explaining PRC [...]
2006-07-25 14:03:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV KPKO PHUM CH SU UN
06BEIJING15857TFLE01: PRC/LEBANON: INTERNATIONAL FORCE MUST
[...] (C) THE PRC SUPPORTS THE DEPLOYMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FORCE TO SOUTHERN LEBANON WITH A STRONG MANDATE TO SUPPORT EXTENSION OF THE LEBANESE GOVERNMENT'S AUTHORITY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. MFA IO DEPARTMENT UN AFFAIRS DIVISION DIRECTOR YANG TAO TOLD POLOFFS AUGUST 2 THAT BEIJINGS POSITION IS V [...]
2006-08-02 11:14:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV KPKO CH UN LE IS
06BEIJING16381U/S DOBRIANSKY DISCUSSES NORTH KOREANS, HUMAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: UNDER SECRETARY DOBRIANSKY AND ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER CUI TIANKAI DISCUSSED NORTH KOREANS IN CHINA, HUMAN RIGHTS AND CANDIDATES TO HEAD THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) DURING AN AUGUST 9 BILATERAL MEETING PRIOR TO THE U.S.-CHINA GLOBAL ISSUES FORUM (GIF). U/S DOBRIANSKY E [...]
2006-08-09 12:41:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM AORC KN UN CH
06BEIJING16822PRC/LEBANON: BEIJING SKEPTICAL ABOUT PROSPECTS FOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: BEIJING BELIEVES UNSRC 1701 IS A "GOOD RESOLUTION" BUT IS SKEPTICAL ABOUT PROSPECTS FOR ITS SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION. MFA WEST ASIA AND NORTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT LEVANT DIVISION DIRECTOR CHEN WEIQING SAID AUGUST 15 THAT EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1701 WILL DEPEND ON RESOLVI [...]
2006-08-15 10:47:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS CH UN IS LE
06BEIJING24002(C) PRC/SUDAN: PRC MFA ON BASHIR AT THE BEIJING
[...] (C) President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao urged Sudanese President Bashir to cooperate with the international community on Darfur during bilateral meetings on November 2 and 3 in Beijing in advance of the Beijing Summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A),according M [...]
2006-11-22 09:43:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID UN CH SU
06BEIJING24316PRC/SOUTH AFRICA: MBEKI IN CHINA
[...] (C) Beijing's decision to give President Mbeki one of the limited number of state visits following the recent Beijing Summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC, Ref A) reflects Beijing's view of South Africa's importance and the "very friendly" relations between the two countries, [...]
2006-12-06 01:39:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID UN CH
06BEIJING6629PRC/UN: SCALE ASSESSMENTS AND UN REFORM
[...] (C) The PRC is concerned at Japan's proposal to change the UN Scale of Assessments and is working to solidify its support with G-77 members to block the changes, according to MFA IO Department UN Division Director Yang Tao. Yang told Poloffs April 5 that Beijing is unhappy with the U.S. propo [...]
2006-04-07 12:57:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID UN CH
06BEIRUT1290LEBANESE RESPONSE TO 2005 SUA PROTOCOLS DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-26 14:13:00Embassy BeirutUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL KTIA PHSA EWWT PTER UN LE
06BEIRUT1481MGLE01: SCENE-SETTER FOR VISIT OF IO/AS
[...] (C) Summary: Your visit to Lebanon will underscore USG interest in Lebanon, and the role of the United Nations here. PM Siniora and four of his ministers visited Washington and New York April 17-22 to discuss the government's reform efforts and U.S. support for the country in its transition [...]
2006-05-10 14:03:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR KCRM PGOV UN LE SY IS
06BEIRUT1530MGLE01: UNIIIC SAYS USG ASSISTANCE IS
[...] (U) This message contains an action request for the Department -- please see paras 9-10. SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) In a May 12 meeting with emboffs, senior investigators from the UN International Independent Investigation Commission (UNIIIC) said that the USG's responsiveness on the UNII [...]
2006-05-16 12:13:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPTER PINR KCRM LE SY UN
06BEIRUT2034MGLE01: UNIIIC AND THE DEFENSE'S CASE FOR JAILED
[...] (S) Reftel reports that UNIIIC Commissioner Serge Brammertz is deeply worried that the evidence against the four jailed Lebanese generals, suspected of complicity in the Hariri assassination, may not be strong enough to justify their continued detention. Release of the generals would have a [...]
2006-06-20 12:44:00Embassy BeirutSECRET//NOFORNPTER KCRM PINR KISL ASEC LE SY UN
06BEIRUT323MGLE01: ISRAELI FIRE KILLS LEBANESE TEENAGER NEAR
[...] (C) According to UNIFIL Senior Adviser Milos Strugar, UNIFIL's initial assessment is that the Lebanese teenager shot by Israeli forces near the Blue Line on February 1 was killed in Lebanese territory and probably was not a Hizballah fighter. UNIFIL peacekeepers found the body 44 meters nort [...]
2006-02-03 16:49:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALIS KPKO LE MOPS PTER UN
06BEIRUT726MGLE01: JUSTICE MINISTER DISCUSSES INTERNATIONAL
[...] (C) Despite the fact that the legal team sent to New York returned with a different concept for the tribunal than that contained in their cabinet instructions, Minister of Justice Charles Rizk emphasized that the Siniora government considers the talks to have been very successful -- to the p [...]
2006-03-09 15:02:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALIS LE PGOV PREL PTER SY UN
06BELGRADE1274LEBANON UNSCR DEMARCHE DELIVERY, SERBIA
[...] (U) Emboff hand-delivered ref demarche and UNSCR text as requested reftel to FONMIN Draskovic at his home at 1300L. Draskovic accepted the points without substantive comment. 2. (U) We expect Serbia will fully support the letter and spirit of the UNSCR (their default position on most [...]
2006-08-12 13:27:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC IS LE
06BELGRADE1698SERBIAN SUPPORT FOR GUATEMALA IN UNSC VOTE
[...] (U) DCM raised reftel points with Serbian Assistant Foreign Minister Sahovic, and Poloff conveyed substance of reftel points to representatives of the Serbian MFA as requested. MFA officials noted Serbia usually supports the EU consensus position. We expect they will continue to be sensitiv [...]
2006-10-18 07:47:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC GT UN VE SR
06BELGRADE1849SERBIAN SUPPORT FOR EU'S DECISION TO VOTE AGAINST
[...] On November 09, 2006, poloff met with a representative of the Serbian MFA to obtain additional information on Serbian (and EU) vote against ref B request on the amendment to the resolution on Cuba. Per ref A, Serbia said on 08 November 2006 that they would "constructively support" reftel requ [...]
2006-11-13 13:02:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDUN UNGA PHUM KTIA SR
06BELGRADE1870SERBIA WILL VOTE "NO" ON BELORUSSIAN RETALIATORY
[...] (U) On November 15, 2006, Ambassador Polt called Serbian Foreign Minister Draskovic to request Serbia's "No" vote on the Belarusian retaliatory resolutions tabled in response the U.S. initiated resolution in ref B. Draskovic agreed and contacted his ambassador at the UN, instructing him to v [...]
2006-11-17 13:51:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN SR BO
06BERLIN2075TERRORISM FINANCE: MORE GERMAN INFORMATION ON
[...] (C) On July 12, Germany prenotified the proposed addition of Ismail Abu Shaweesh to the UNSCR 1267 Committee's Consolidated List of Individuals and Entities Associated with Al Qaida, the Taliban, and Usama Bin Laden. Ismail Abu Shaweesh is in German custody and on trial for several alleged cr [...]
2006-07-24 17:17:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER ETTC KTFN EFIN PGOV UN GM
06BERLIN2593GERMAN THOUGHTS ON SANCTIONS, EU3 UNITY
[...] (U) Summary: Charge raised Iran with Foreign Office State Secretary (U/S-equivalent) August 30 and Embassy delivered SIPDIS reftel demarche August 31. Germany is ready for discussion of Iran to return to the Security Council and supports discussion of punitive measures. The critical task, [...]
2006-09-01 16:01:00Embassy BerlinSECRETEU IR KNNP PARM PGOV PREL UN
06BERLIN3492A/S SILVERBERG'S VISIT TO BERLIN
[...] (C) (Summary) A/S Kristen Silverberg met Commissioner for Global Affairs, Peter Wittig, State Secretary Reinhard Silberberg, Deputy National Security Advisor Rolf Nikel, and other German officials and opinion leaders in Berlin on December 4 and 5 to discuss UN policy issues such as Iran, Leba [...]
2006-12-14 08:08:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALUNHRC UNIFIL UN SU IR LE SY EUN GE
06BERLIN700AMBASSADOR TAHIR-KHELI'S MEETINGS WITH GERMAN
[...] (C) (Summary) Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli visited Berlin and discussed UN reform with National Security Advisor Christoph Heusgen, Ministry of Foreign Affairs State Secretary Georg Boomgaarden, Director General for UN Affairs SIPDIS Hans-Joachim Daerr and other Ministry officials on March [...]
2006-03-10 19:06:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR UN GM
06BERN1505SWISS WELCOME UNSC RESOLUTION ON LEBANON
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-15 10:37:00Embassy BernUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUN IS PREL PTER MOPS UNSC
06BISHKEK1296DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON CENTAL ASIA NUCLEAR WEAPON
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche September 1 to Muratbek Baikhodjoyev, Head of the MFA's Department for International Organizations and Security. Baikhodjoyev said he would pass the points to the Foreign Minister, but pointed out that the CANWFZ signing was set for September 8. While t [...]
2006-09-07 09:25:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR KNNP PARM PREL KG UN
06BOGOTA3934COLOMBIA TO SUPPORT U.S. INBC CANDIDATE AMBASSADOR
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-04 17:12:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALSNAR AORC PREL UN CO
06BOGOTA766MFA VICE MINISTER REYES ON ARMS SALES TO
[...] (C) Summary. Polcouns met with MFA Vice Minister Camilo Reyes on January 20 to continue discussions on arms sales to Venezuela and UN reform. Reyes said the GOC shares U.S. concerns about sales of arms to Venezuela and has raised this at high levels with both Russia and Spain. Reyes said he [...]
2006-01-27 17:05:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS PARM KUNR UN CO
06BRATISLAVA105SLOVAKIA WILL SUPPORT GUATEMALA FOR NON-PERMANENT
[...] (C) Slovak MFA Director for UN and International Organizations Roman Buzek and UNSC Coordinator Marcel Pesko told us February 10 that Slovakia will support Guatemala for the Group of Latin American Countries' non-permanent seat on the UNSC (reftel). Buzek pointed out that -- in addition to s [...]
2006-02-10 13:51:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNSC UN GT VE LO
06BRATISLAVA140SCENESETTER FOR IO A/S SILVERBERG VISIT TO
[...] (SBU) Welcome to Slovakia. The Embassy -- and moreover, the Slovaks -- are pleased to welcome you and IO/UNP DepDir Ed Brown to Bratislava March 3-7. Your visit will help us institutionalize the already strong cooperation we enjoy with Slovakia within the UN Security Council (UNSC),as well [...]
2006-02-21 16:24:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL UN UNSC LO
06BRATISLAVA192A/S SILVERBERG VISIT TO BRATISLAVA: SLOVAKIA HOLDS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The March 5-7 Bratislava visit of IO A/S Kristen Silverberg provided the occasion to engage Slovakia on UNSC issues, congratulate the country on two successful months at the table, and coordinate our approaches to the upcoming challenges of the Council's agenda. A/S Silverber [...]
2006-03-08 08:07:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UNSC UN IR YI SR LO
06BRATISLAVA229SLOVAKIA FULLY SUPPORTS US DRAFT UNSC RESOLUTION
[...] (SBU) UNSC Coordination Unit desk officer for Africa Pavol Popjak told us March 23 that Slovakia fully supports the U.S. draft resolution on AMIS re-hatting, and has "no objection" to making a decision on the draft "today." Popjak told us that French changes to resolution language regarding [...]
2006-03-23 15:30:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO SOCI UNSC UN SU LO
06BRATISLAVA32SLOVAKIA "IMPATIENT" FOR UN REFORM
[...] (C) DCM and Poloff delivered reftel points to State Secretary (Deputy Foreign Minister) Magda Vasaryova and UNSC SIPDIS Coordinator Marcel Pesko on January 13. Vasaryova told us that Slovakia, whose own reform history has been quite successful and relatively expeditious, is "impatient" ab [...]
2006-01-13 15:22:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR PHUM ADCO LO UN
06BRATISLAVA355UN HRC: SLOVAKIA WILL VOTE AGAINST IRAN, CUBA,
[...] (SBU) DCM delivered reftel demarche on Iran's candidacy for the Human Rights Council (HRC) May 4 to MFA State Secretary (Deputy Minister) Magda Vasaryova. Vasaryova has SIPDIS direct responsibility for Slovakia's UN portfolio at the MFA. She assured us that Slovakia would oppose Iran's m [...]
2006-05-04 12:02:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL UN UNSC LO
06BRATISLAVA361UNSCR ON IRAN: SLOVAKIA SUPPORTS CHAPTER VII
[...] (C) In the absence of Foreign Minister Eduard Kukan and State Secretary (Deputy Minister) Magda Vasaryova -- both out of town on the campaign trail -- we raised reftel points with the Minister's Chef de Cabinet, Peter Kmec, on the morning of May 6. Kmec understood our message regarding the n [...]
2006-05-06 09:54:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL UN UNSC IR LO
06BRATISLAVA432SLOVAKIA RELEASES STATEMENT WELCOMING P5 + 1
[...] (U) The Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement in reaction to the P5 plus 1 meeting regarding Iran's nuclear weapons program on June 1. The original text is available in Slovak at www.mzv.sk: BEGIN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA [...]
2006-06-02 12:20:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL UNSC UN IR LO
06BRATISLAVA671SLOVAK RESPONSE TO URGENT DEMARCHE ON UNSCR
[...] (C) Charge delivered reftel points to MFA Director for UN Affairs Roman Buzek, who had just left a meeting on the same subject with Acting FM Diana Strofova. Buzek said Slovakia fully supports the adoption of a resolution as soon as the text is ready, immediately if possible. The UNSC could no [...]
2006-08-10 14:48:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALIS LE MOPS PREL PTER UN LO
06BRATISLAVA738SLOVAKIA SUPPORTS GUATEMALA
[...] (C) Emboff delivered talking points fo Jana Bartosiewiczova, Deputy Director for the United Nations and International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Bartosiewiczova confirmed that Slovakia will be voting for Guatemala in the upcoming 2006 UNSC election. She said that [...]
2006-08-31 14:21:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL UN UNSC GT VE LO
06BRIDGETOWN1297COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HUNKER AND FELDSTEIN
[...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Paula A. Hunker and Steven J. Feldstein, special Assistants in the Office of the Under Secretary for Economic, Business and Agricultural Affairs, to travel to Bridgetown, Barbados, from July 28-29, for the purpose of attending the UN H [...]
2006-07-25 12:57:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA UN ETRD ECON BB
06BRIDGETOWN1834DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS
[...] Per reftel instructions, talking points and non-papers were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1401, Barbados #1402, Dominica #1403, St. Kitts #1404, St. Lucia #1405, St. Vincent 1406) on October 11, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. P [...]
2006-10-17 15:21:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN XL
06BRIDGETOWN455DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DEFEATING VENEZUELA IN THE
[...] (C) Post delivered reftel talking points regarding the competing Venezuelan and Guatemalan candidacies for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council to the MFAs of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Of th [...]
2006-03-13 21:22:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC GT VE UN XL
06BRUSSELS2961UPDATED BRIEFING ON KOSOVO STATUS NEGOTIATIONS
[...] (C) Poloff met with Thomas Antoine, MFA Director for the Balkans, to provide an updated briefing on Kosovo status negotiations (reftel). Antoine expressed pessimism that a negotiated solution would be reached in 2006 while agreeing that every effort should be made to reach a settlement this [...]
2006-08-31 14:33:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL UN UNMIK PGOV EU BE
06BRUSSELS3098DEMARCHE ON IRAN: APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF
[...] (C) Poloff relayed reftel points to Jean-Luc Bodson, Deputy Chief of Staff, responsible for middle eastern affairs, in the Belgian Foreign Ministry. Bodson said Belgium will likely follow the European consensus on sanctions, but called the possibility of sanctions "a touchy issue." With the [...]
2006-09-14 11:58:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALBE PGOV PREL PARM UN EU IR KNNP
06BRUSSELS791LEVERAGING EU ASSISTANCE FOR US FOREIGN POLICY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Bush's historic visit to Brussels in February 2005 has been followed by increased US-European cooperation on a range of political and security issues. An important component of that cooperation is greater synergy between US and EU approaches to development and humani [...]
2006-03-08 10:55:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON KDEM PREF PREL KMCA EUN UN USEU BRUSSELS
06BRUSSELS800U.S.-EU TROIKA ON HUMAN RIGHTS, FEBRUARY 16, 2006
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The U.S.-EU Troika on Human Rights (COHOM),held February 16 in Brussels, provided an important forum for in-depth discussions, but no agreement on what kind of Commission on Human Rights (CHR) meeting might take place should UN agreement on the Human Rights Council (HRC) not be [...]
2006-03-08 14:34:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL CH IR CU BL VE XR EUN UN USEU BRUSSELS
06BUCHAREST1240ROMANIA ENCOURAGED BY DRAFT UNSCR ON LEBANON
[...] (C) Ambassador, in separate August 6 conversations, discussed the draft UN Security Council resolution on the situation in Lebanon with Romanian FM Razvan Mihai Ungurianu and Presidential Senior Advisor Claudiu Saftoiu. In response to a request from the Ambassador for a statement of support [...]
2006-08-07 13:30:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS UN IS LE RO
06BUCHAREST1257ROMANIA - EU MAY OPPOSE BUT CAN'T STOP UNBALANCED
[...] (C) In response to reftel demarche, Andreea Berechet, Deputy Director for the MFA's Human Rights Directorate, told PolOff August 9 that Romania agrees that a special session of the HRC would undercut UNSC efforts to resolve the crisis. Berechet noted, however that while it looked like many EU [...]
2006-08-10 14:06:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALMOPS PHUM PREL PTER UN IS LE RO
06BUENOSAIRES2413ARGENTINA LIKELY TO ABSTAIN ON UN INDIGENOUS
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, Poloff, in conjunction with New Zealand First Secretary Mark Gibb, and Australian Third Secretary Lou-Ellen Martin delivered ref. A talking points and background paper to Monica Pinto, MFA Advisor on Human Rights and asked if the GOA intended to change its position on the de [...]
2006-10-25 21:24:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN AR
06BUENOSAIRES2524ARGENTINA TO SUPPORT CUBAN EMBARGO RESOLUTION;
[...] (SBU) On November 8, DCM raised points in Ref A to Argentine Under Secretary for Foreign Policy Luis Cappagli. Cappagli stated that the GOA would vote for the resolution condemning the U.S. embargo on Cuba, but noted that the GOA had not decided on whether it will support the Australian amend [...]
2006-11-09 16:42:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA UN AR CU
06BUENOSAIRES423ARGENTINA ON UN REFORM
[...] (C) As a follow-up to the Ambassador's demarche to Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana (reftel a),PolCouns met on February 13 with MFA deputy director for International Organizations Jorge Gomez to obtain further details on GoA position on UN reform issues raised in reftels b and c. 2. (C) Man [...]
2006-02-22 20:48:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR PHUM UN ADCO AR
06BUENOSAIRES83DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM: THE WAY FORWARD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-13 15:10:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR PHUM UN ADCO AR
06CAIRO172SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY SILVERBERG'S
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy Cairo warmly welcomes your visit. It has been difficult to gain Egyptian cooperation on UN reform. During his meeting with Ambassador Tahir-Kheli in December Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit signaled a willingness to compromise, but this has not yet materialized. The FM w [...]
2006-01-13 17:47:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KUNR PHUM IS IZ LE SY SU EG UN
06CAIRO258PRESIDENTIAL SPOKEMAN'S STATEMENT FOLLOWING
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-18 11:03:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SY IZ IS IR EG UN IAEA
06CAIRO2648PM A/S HILLEN DISCUSSES FMF, SINAI SECURITY, IRAN,
[...] (C) Visiting PM A/S Hillen, joined by the Ambassador, discussed Darfur, security assistance, Sinai security and regional cooperation with FM Aboul Gheit and Defense Minister Tantawi April 30. On Sudan, Aboul Gheit said that Egypt would only send more forces to Sudan with Khartoum's full suppo [...]
2006-05-07 15:06:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM MASS UN EG IS IR SU KPAL KNNP KMFO
06CAIRO4782TFLE01: ARAB LEAGUE OFFICIAL ALLEGES U.S. LOSING
[...] (C) Summary: Arab League Chief of Staff Hesham Youssef told poloff that in a meeting on August 2, the League's permanent delegates had expressed growing frustration with the failure to achieve a cease fire in Lebanon and agreed to seek an emergency meeting of the UN Human Rights Council to investig [...]
2006-08-03 12:12:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL UN PTER LE IS EG
06CAIRO4829EGYPT ON CONTINUING CHALLENGES TO AMIS TRANSITION
[...] (C) MFA's Sudan Department Director Ambassador Maasoum Marzouk told poloff August 3 that ongoing references to Chapter VII and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in UN discussions on Darfur complicate efforts to convince Sudan to accept the AMIS transition to a UN mission. Marzouk said [...]
2006-08-06 15:07:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UN SU EG
06CAIRO5237EGYPT'S INTERIM RESPONSE ON NUCLEAR FUEL CONCEPT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-21 14:25:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL IAEA UN EG
06CAIRO7121EGYPTIAN FM ABOUL GHEIT ON DARFUR
[...] (C) In a meeting with Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit on December 12, the Ambassador cited recent public comments by President Mubarak as indicating apparent support of Bashir's effective rejection of the Abuja and Addis agreements regarding deployment of UN Forces to Darfur. Aboul Gheit [...]
2006-12-12 15:46:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KPKO AU UN EG SU
06CAIRO799DEFEATING VENEZUELA, SUPPORTING GUATEMALA FOR UN
[...] (C) Post intends to raise the issue of Guatemala's UN Security Council candidacy when the Ambassador meets next with Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit, following the latter's return to Egypt from regional travel. Post will also engage with the Guatemalan Ambassador in Cairo to coordinate diplomat [...]
2006-02-09 16:52:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL EG GT VE UN UNSC
06CARACAS1276BRAZIL STILL INTERESTED IN TUCANO SALES, PROPOSES
[...] Actions requested - see para 12. Summary ------- 2. (C) Brazilian Ambassador Joao Carlos da Sousa Gomes, acting on instructions, proposed that we trade licensing for U.S. components in the Tucano aircraft for Brazilian support for Sumate with the BRV. That sounds like a bad trade to [...]
2006-05-11 19:24:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON EPET PREL PTER BL BR IR VE UN CU
06CARACAS3238KEY BRV ADVISOR ON UNSC RACE, POSSIBLE CABINET
[...] (C) Ambassador and DCM met on October 27 with Rene Arreaza of the vice president's office, about our only reliable contact within the BRV. Arreaza said that the BRV had concluded it could not win a UNSC seat, and so was aiming at a seat-sharing arrangement with Guatemala. This would be an [...]
2006-10-27 21:33:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV VE GT UN
06CARACAS3353BRV: DEMARCHE ON COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) Poloff verbally delivered points contained in ref a to Yaneth Arocha, Office Director of North American and Multilateral Affairs, on November 6. No substantive response is expected. BROWNFIELD [...]
2006-11-08 21:35:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KTIA UN VE
06CASABLANCA576TERRORIST FINANCE: UN 1267 SANCTIONS AGAINST
[...] (S) Post has discussed reftel internally with relevant Mission elements. Post does not object to the proposed designations of Moroccan nationals Mohammed Moumou and Farid Lamrabet. Post does not anticipate any negative impact of reftel designations in Morocco. Post also believes GOM would [...]
2006-05-26 17:12:00Consulate CasablancaSECRETPREL PTER EFIN KTFN UN IT BE NR AG EG MO
06COLOMBO1570MALDIVES: UN AGENCIES PLAN ASSISTANCE STRATEGY TO SUPPORT
[...] Summary and comment: UN agencies working in the Maldives met to coordinate their collective assistance strategy for the next three years. The UN planning session demonstrated close cooperation between UN agencies and the Government of Maldives. Post's tsunami reconstruction assistance grants to [...]
2006-09-26 03:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON UN MV
06COLOMBO1850SRI LANKA: NONCOMMITTAL ON OPPOSING THE CUBA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-07 12:52:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM PREL UNGA UN CU CE
06COLOMBO1851SRI LANKA: COUNTRY-SPECIFIC RESOLUTIONS AT UNGA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-07 12:59:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KTIA UN KN BO IR UZ BM CE
06COLOMBO1895UN SPECIAL ADVISOR ROCK EXPRESSES DEEP CONCERN
[...] (C) Summary: In a November 13 briefing for Co-Chair and other selected Ambassadors, UN Special Advisor for Children Affected by Armed Conflict Allan Rock expressed his deep concern about forced abductions of children by the LTTE and the breakaway Karuna faction. Rock received many eyewitness [...]
2006-11-13 12:38:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV UN CE
06COLOMBO2045SRI LANKA: PROBABLE "YES" ON SUDAN SPECIAL SESSION
[...] (C) Pol Chief demarched MFA multilateral section deputy director Gunesekara on December 8, who confirmed that Sri Lanka was leaning toward voting for the Finnish resolution. Gunesekara reported that the Sri Lankan Ambassador had weighed in with a favorable recommendation on the Finnish draft, [...]
2006-12-11 13:40:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALKTIA PHUM PREL SU UN CE
06COLOMBO2054HRC: SRI LANKA WILL NOT SUPPORT EXPERT MISSION TO
[...] (C) Further to reftel, Pol chief followed up with MFA Multilateral Section Deputy Director Gunesekera on December 12. Gunesekera affirmed Sri Lanka was disposed to support the Finnish draft. However, she said that, according to her information, there was still no consensus in Geneva on the [...]
2006-12-13 02:28:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPHUM KTIA PREL SU UN CE
06COLOMBO235MALDIVES WILL SUPPORT GUATEMALA FOR SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-14 09:35:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL UN UNSC
06COLOMBO236MALDIVES WILL LIKELY SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL,
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-14 09:39:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR PHUM UN MV
06COLOMBO247SRI LANKA NOMINATION OF MFA LEGAL ADVISER ROHAN
[...] (U) Ambassador was requested to come in by Foreign Secretary Palihakkara Feb 16 to discuss the candidacy of Sri SIPDIS Lankan MFA Legal Adviser Rohan Perera to the International Law Commission (ILC). At the last minute, Foreign Secretary was detained at the President's office, so meeting wa [...]
2006-02-16 11:04:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV AORC CE UN
06COLOMBO248SRI LANKA NOMINATION OF MFA LEGAL ADVISER ROHAN
[...] (U) Ambassador was requested to come in by Foreign Secretary Palihakkara Feb 16 to discuss the candidacy of Sri SIPDIS Lankan MFA Legal Adviser Rohan Perera to the International Law Commission (ILC). At the last minute, Foreign Secretary was detained at the President's office, so meeting wa [...]
2006-02-16 11:07:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV AORC CE UN
06COLOMBO368LETTER FROM SECRETARY RICE TO SRI LANKAN FOREIGN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-08 09:09:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER OPDC UN CE
06COLOMBO668SRI LANKA: DEMARCHE ON ASIAN CANDIDATES TO UN
[...] (SBU) Ambassador delivered reftel demarche to Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera and Foreign Secretary H.M.G.S. Palihakkara on April 20. The Ambassador stressed the US commitment to ensuring the effectiveness of the Human Rights Council and the need for the Asia group to support candidates [...]
2006-04-25 07:06:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KUNR UNHRC UN CE
06COPENHAGEN1094LEBANON: DANISH CONTRIBUTION TO UNIFIL
[...] (C) Denmark fully supports our view that new UNIFIL contributions must be deployed as quickly as possible, Danish MFA Head of Department for Middle East and Latin America Tomas Anker Christensen confirmed August 16, in response to ref (A) demarche. Christensen noted with alarm recent suggesti [...]
2006-08-16 10:17:00Embassy CopenhagenCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS UN LE DA
06DAKAR1034SENEGAL: COUNTER-TERRORISM ACTION GROUP MEETING ON
[...] DELETE THIS MESSAGE AND ALL ASSOCIATED MCN'S NEW MESSAGE SENT OUT WITH NEW MCN AND NEW DTG. DAKAR 00001034 002.4 OF 002 ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR Â [...]
2006-04-28 11:26:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPTER SNAR CVIS KCRM KISL EAIR UN PU SG
06DAKAR1039SENEGAL: COUNTER-TERRORISM ACTION GROUP MEETING ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The April 27 G8 Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) meeting in Dakar focused as much on narcotics as it did on ideological radicalization. DCM drew on Ref A talking points and briefed the CTAG on counter-terrorism training that we have conducted in 2006. DCM noted that we are [...]
2006-05-02 10:16:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPTER SNAR CVIS KCRM KISL EAIR UN PU SG
06DAKAR1246SENEGAL ON THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-23 13:33:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KUNR OPDC UN SG
06DAKAR1897SENEGAL REACTS TO URGENT DEMARCHE ON LEBANON
[...] (C) Since the Ambassador and Minister of Commerce Mamadou Diop Decroix were chairing a follow-up to the Fifth African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, DCM delivered Ref A demarche to Acting Foreign Minister Claude Absa Diallo on August 8. Ambassador Diallo repeated Senegal's call for [...]
2006-08-08 12:42:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS UN LE IS SG
06DAKAR1937SENEGAL ON PROPOSED UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para. 3. 2. (C) On August 10, DCM delivered Ref A demarche to Ambassador Claude Absa Diallo and Ambassador Mankeur Ndiaye, the Secretary General and Director of Cabinet at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, respectively. PolOff separately made the [...]
2006-08-11 13:39:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPHUM MOPS PREL UN IS LE SG
06DAKAR306SENEGALESE VIEWS ON UN REFORM
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-08 12:33:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR PHUM UN SG AORC
06DAKAR441UNDECIDED ON UNSYG AND ON VENEZUELAN CANDIDACY FOR
[...] (C) On February 22, Charge made Ref A demarche to Acting Foreign Minister Claude Absa Diallo. While Ambassador Diallo appreciated U.S. interest in Senegal,s candidacy, she said that, after lengthy consultations, the Government of Senegal has decided not to present its candidacy for the new P [...]
2006-02-23 12:07:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UN UNSC SG GT VE
06DAKAR554GUINEA-BISSAU LIKELY TO VOTE WITH AFRICAN UNION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-03 17:49:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR AORC PINR UN PU
06DAKAR555GUINEA-BISSAU LIKELY TO VOTE WITH AFRICAN UNION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-03 18:30:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR AORC PINR UN PU
06DARESSALAAM1245ASIA'S TURN FOR SECRETARY GENERAL, TANZANIA SAYS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-26 10:12:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN TZ
06DARESSALAAM1322DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-06 09:29:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER MOPS UN IS LE TZ
06DARESSALAAM1336TANZANIA REVIEWING TEXT OF UNSCR ON LEBANON
[...] (U) Tanzania views the draft text of a UN Security Council resolution on Lebanon as including some crucial elments but "not perfect," Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Multilateral Division, told Poloff August 7. Mulamula said the elements of an imm [...]
2006-08-07 14:20:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER MOPS UN IS LE TZ
06DARESSALAAM1386TANZANIA'S RESPONSE: UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-15 12:31:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDIS LE UN PREL PTER TZ
06DARESSALAAM1922UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: TANZANIA SUPPORTS PEACE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-11 08:51:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA PHUM PREL SU UN TZ
06DARESSALAAM306TANZANIA: IAEA REPORT ON IRAN TO UN SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-16 12:01:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KNNP PREL IR EU AORC TZ UN
06DARESSALAAM307TANZANIA AND NEW UN SECRETARY-GENERAL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-16 12:13:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL TZ UN UNSC
06DARESSALAAM311TANZANIA NON-COMMITTAL RE GRULAC UNSC SEAT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-16 14:03:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALPREL GT VE TZ UN UNSC
06DARESSALAAM714TANZANIA WON'T SEEK HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL SEAT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-03 08:23:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDKUNR OPDC PREL PHUM UNGA UNCHR UN TZ
06DHAKA2662BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-08 08:20:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AORC PREL UN BG
06DHAKA3535FISSILE MISSLE CUTOFF TREATY: BANGLADESH DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-15 01:35:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM KNNP CDG BG MNUC UN
06DHAKA381TERRORISM FINANCE: SAJID MOHAMMED BADAT (LIST 75)
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-25 06:43:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KTFN EFIN PTER KSEP UK BG UN
06DHAKA5645BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO ATTENDEES OF NAM
[...] (SBU) On 4 September, Ambassador demarched several key issues (reftel) to Minister of Foreign Affairs Morshed Khan. 2. (C) Ambassador requested Bangladesh to support Guatemala's candidacy to the United Nations Security Council. Khan said that the newly appointed Venezuelan Ambassador based [...]
2006-09-05 06:55:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALPREL UNGA PTER PHUM UN BG
06DHAKA765BANGLADESH DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON DEFEATING
[...] (U) Acting Deputy Chief of Mission delivered demarche (reftel) on February 13, 2006 to Mr. Fazlul Karim, Director General of United Nations Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Karim had no substantive response. CHAMMAS [...]
2006-02-13 09:18:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL BG UNSC UN
06DHAKA880BANGLADESH DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON THE APPOINTMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-20 02:52:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL BG UN
06DILI293EAST TIMOR WEEKEND UPDATE: JUNE 3-5, 2006,
[...] (U) Summary: Pro-Xanana security ministers are sworn in; Superior Council endorses President's security plan; Ramos-Horta begins Defense Minister duties; FRETILIN Central Committee endorses Alkatiri, promotes Lobato; Australia on post-UNOTIL planning; Anti-Alkatiri demonstration reportedly ca [...]
2006-06-05 15:11:00Embassy DiliCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV MOPS ASEC PHUM UN CASC KPKO AU PO TT
06DILI296EAST TIMOR SITREP FOR JUNE 6, 2006
[...] (U) Summary: 1500 Anti-Alkatiri demonstrators arrive from western districts; Ambassador meets with new Minister of the Interior Parliament deliberates with a bare quorum; Portuguese paramilitary police continue operations without JTF Coordination; Malaysian diplomats announce need for externa [...]
2006-06-06 15:12:00Embassy DiliCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS ASEC PHUM UN CASC AU PO TT
06DILI299EAST TIMOR SITREP FOR JUNE 7, 2006
[...] (U) Summary. - Demonstrators return to their districts; - UN envoy Ian Martin departs Dili; - International police force update; - Readout on Ramos-Horta's meetings with dissident leaders; - Australian and New Zealand Defense Ministers visit; - Parliament's [...]
2006-06-07 15:11:00Embassy DiliCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS ASEC PHUM UN KPKO CASC PO MY TT AS
06DILI300EAST TIMOR SITREP FOR JUNE 8, 2006
[...] (SBU) Summary - GNR restricted to barracks after confrontation with Australian forces; - Provisional cooperation agreement reached between JTF and Portuguese forces; - Armed group claims Alkatiri gave them weapons to kill opponents; - Foreign Defense Attaches inv [...]
2006-06-08 19:25:00Embassy DiliCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS ASEC PHUM UN KPKO CASC PO MY AS TT
06DILI301EAST TIMOR SITREP FOR JUNE 9, 2006
[...] (SBU) Summary: - AFP commander gives policing plan to Ramos-Horta; - GNR Equipment Arrives in Baucau; - Former Minister of Police Bids Farewell to PNTL Commanders; - Sources confirm Fretilin Headquarters in Ermera District was burned; - Status of the news media; - JTF agrees to provide secur [...]
2006-06-09 11:26:00Embassy DiliSECRET//NOFORNPGOV MOPS ASEC PHUM UN KPKO CASC PO MY TT AS
06DILI304EAST TIMOR SITREP FOR JUNE 12, 2006
[...] (U) Summary: GOET Calls on UN to Establish Independent Special Inquiry Commission; Opposition MP Joins Major Reinado to Call for Changes to the Constitution; GNR Cooperates Effectively with JTF; Security environment. End summary. GOET Calls on UN to Establish Independent Special Inquiry [...]
2006-06-12 15:16:00Embassy DiliCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS ASEC PHUM UN KPKO CASC PO MY TT AS
06DILI358JAPANESE EMBASSY VIEWS NEXT UN MISSION
[...] (C/NF) Summary: A Japanese diplomat meeting with DCM spoke highly of Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Sukehiro Hasegawa and suggested Hasegawa should head the next UN mission in East Timor. Japan will not contribute troops or police to the peacekeeping operation (PKO),b [...]
2006-07-12 07:51:00Embassy DiliCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV KPKO UN TT
06DILI372PRIME MINISTER RAMOS HORTA'S LATEST VIEWS
[...] (SBU) Summary: In several conversations with Ambassador and Emboffs following his swearing in as East Timor's new Prime Minister, Jose Ramos Horta shared his views on some issues facing his government. Among the subjects addressed were: his delicate working relationship with the Fretilin party; [...]
2006-07-19 00:15:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPKO UN PO AU TT
06DILI381CONTINUED TENSIONS OVER NATIONAL POLICE REINTEGRATION
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Tensions have continued in recent weeks between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Minister of Interior, Alcino Barris, regarding how to handle the reintegration of East Timor's national police (the PNTL). Each have presented proposals with competing approaches and pr [...]
2006-07-25 11:05:00Embassy DiliCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKPKO PREL PGOV KJUS UN AU TT
06DILI394EAST TIMOR UPDATE JULY 24-31, 2006
[...] (U) Summary: Continued repercussions of Reinado arrest Prime Minister presents his Government Program to Parliament Council of State extends the "State of Crisis" through August 20 International Commission of Inquiry: Briefing by the Executive Director End summary. Continued repercussions [...]
2006-08-01 09:05:00Embassy DiliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ASEC MARR UN TT
06DILI439PRESIDENT GUSMAO CONCERNED ABOUT CAPE VERDE SRSG CANDIDATE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-29 02:56:00Embassy DiliSECRET//NOFORNCV PO TT KPKO UN PREL KDEM PHUM
06DILI452MAJORITY OF DILI'S POPULATION STILL DISPLACED
[...] (U) Summary: Dili has become a city characterized by a large displaced population residing in over 50 separate camps. Resolving this issue and convincing internally displaced persons (IDPs) to return home is turning out to be a slow and complicated process, partially due to the complexity of th [...]
2006-09-07 11:09:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PHUM PGOV UN ASEC TT
06DILI487PREVIEW OF UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REPORT ON TIMOR CRISIS
[...] (C) Summary. According to one of its principal authors, the UN Special Commission of Inquiry report pulls no punches in naming the direct perpetrators and assessing responsibilities for the April-May crisis. The report recommends prosecution of former Interior Minister Rogerio Lobato and elem [...]
2006-10-03 07:47:00Embassy DiliCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KJUS KPKO ASEC UN TT
06DILI517RELEASE OF UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REPORT ON TIMOR CRISIS
[...] Summary: The Report of the United Nations Independent Special Commission of Inquiry for Timor-Leste was released today to the National Parliament of East Timor and to the public. The UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) will now commence with an effort to distribute it widely throughou [...]
2006-10-17 13:07:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPKO ASEC UN AU TT
06DILI518RELEASE OF UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REPORT ON TIMOR CRISIS
[...] Summary: The Report of the United Nations Independent Special Commission of Inquiry for Timor-Leste was released today to the National Parliament of East Timor and to the public. The UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) will now commence with an effort to distribute it widely throughou [...]
2006-10-17 13:07:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KJUS KPKO ASEC UN TT
06DILI540UNMIT ADDRESSES SECURITY ISSUES
[...] (SBU) Summary: UNMIT sees ongoing disturbances in Dili becoming more organized and UNPOL notes drug related behavior and evidence that payments are being made to perpetrators. Recognizing the counterproductive effect of freeing most of those of those arrested after only a short period of deten [...]
2006-10-27 11:59:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KPKO MARR ASEC CASC UN TT
06DILI592UPDATE ON POLICING AND SECURITY ISSUES
[...] (SBU) Summary: UNMIT reports that the situation in and around Dili IDP camps, which previously have been the main flashpoints for violence, largely has returned to "normal," with only sporadic rock fights and disturbances. However, they remain concerned that government plans to utilize PNTL an [...]
2006-12-08 03:31:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KPKO ASEC MARR UN TT
06DILI595PRESIDENT GUSMAO AND EX-PM ALKATIRI MEET
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Gusmao and former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri met for the first time in five months on December 8, and both participated in a traditional Timorese peace ceremony on December 10, taking an oath to work together for peace and stability. Their meetings followed followed [...]
2006-12-11 09:05:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KPKO UN TT
06DILI600UPDATE ON ELECTION ISSUES: STILL NO ELECTORAL LAW
[...] Summary: Parliament has made some progress on passing electoral legislation but the overall process remains excruciatingly slow. While a law governing the supervisory body was finally passed on December 6, the review of the legislation on parliamentary elections, begun last week, has made only [...]
2006-12-18 10:20:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM UN TT
06DILI604AFTER SLOW START, PARLIAMENT RUSHES THROUGH ELECTION LAW
[...] The National Parliament in a press release issued late yesterday announced passage of the draft parliamentary election law drafted by the ruling Fretilin party. In contrast to last week's deliberations (reftel) which addressed the first 16 articles one at a time, the remainder of the legislati [...]
2006-12-19 12:12:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM UN TT
06DJIBOUTI324DJIBOUTI NON-COMMITTAL REGARDING GUATEMALA BID FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-14 14:10:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL GT DJ UNSC UN
06DJIBOUTI473DJIBOUTI, THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, AND AFRICAN
[...] On April 16, Ambassador Ragsdale and Poloff (notetaker) delivered letter reftel A from Secretary Rice and reftel B talking points to Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. 2. Ambassador Ragsdale encouraged the Government of Djibouti not to support candidacies for UN Human Right Council memb [...]
2006-04-19 13:35:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL PHUM DJ UN
06DJIBOUTI64DJIBOUTI AND DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM
[...] (C) Ambassador raised January 14 with Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Yousuf the issue of United Nations reform, using points and background information provided in reftels. The Foreign Minister appeared aware of U.S. positions on reform in general and on the Human Rights Council and [...]
2006-01-16 08:43:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR PHUM ADCO DJ UN
06DUBLIN1111IRELAND AND THE UN HRC: DARFUR IS THE HIGHEST
[...] (C) The Irish Government largely agrees with USG views on the UN Human Rights Council (HRC),but sees Darfur as the highest priority for the HRC's second session, according to Eamon MacAodha, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Counsellor for Human Rights, to whom Pol/Econ Section Chief deliv [...]
2006-09-27 15:08:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPHUM UN EI
06DUBLIN401IRELAND PLANNING A REDUCTION OF THE QRF IN
[...] (C) Summary. On April 12th, POL/ECON Chief and DATT met with Irish Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) UN/Terrorism and Illicit Drugs Director John Deady and Deputy Director Brian Cahalane and separately with Deputy Political Director Colm O'Floinn and Desk Officer Louise Hartigan regarding t [...]
2006-04-13 18:34:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO MARR NATO UN LI EI SW
06DUBLIN530PRE-GAERC DEMARCHE: GOI EXPECTS PRELIMINARY
[...] (C) Summary: On May 11, Post delivered ref A pre-GAERC demarche to Jim Kelly, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) EU correspondent, and, on May 12, further discussed ref A's Iran points with Stephen Dawson, DFA First Secretary for the Middle East and North Africa. Dawson expected GAERC minis [...]
2006-05-12 15:21:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM UN EUN MW SR BO IR IZ CG SU LI
06DUBLIN57TERRORISM FINANCE: SAJID MOHAMMED BADAT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-19 16:39:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN ETTC EFIN PTER KSEP CVIS KVPR UN UK PA
06DUBLIN918IRELAND WELCOMES LEBANON UNSC RESOLUTION, WANTS
[...] (SBU) Ireland would welcome the passage of the draft UNSC resolution on Lebanon, according to Stephen Dawson, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) First Secretary for Middle East and North African Affairs, to whom emboffs delivered reftel demarche on August 8 (with Ireland observing a holiday o [...]
2006-08-09 11:56:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MOPS UN IS EI
06DUSHANBE1661TAJIKISTAN CONSIDERS NUCLEAR FREE ZONE TREATY "OPEN AND
[...] (C) Deputy Foreign Minister Yatimov said that Tajikistan had not made a final decision about signing the Central Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone (CANWFZ) agreement in Kazakhstan September 8, and that they regarded the treaty as "open." In a 90-minute meeting with DCM and PolOff September 6 ( [...]
2006-09-07 10:18:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MARR KNNP UN TI
06DUSHANBE499TAJIKISTAN: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON DEFEATING VENEZUELA IN
[...] (U) Post delivered talking points per reftel on defeating Venezuela in the 2006 election for non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council to Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. (C) The government of Tajikistan has not discussed the vote with Venezuela or Guatemala and has not yet [...]
2006-03-15 11:07:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UN UNSC GT VE TI
06DUSHANBE949TAJIKISTAN: UNTOP MANDATE NEEDS IMMEDIATE RENEWAL ACTION
[...] (C) UN Secretary General's Special Representative Ambassador Vladimir Sotirov (please protect throughout) of the United Nations Tajikistan Office of Peace-building (UNTOP) asked to see the Ambassador urgently on May 24. 2. (SBU) In mid-May every year, the UN Security Council extends the U [...]
2006-05-24 08:41:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM UN TI
06EFTOUSUNNEWYORK1560SYRIAN AMBASSADOR STOPPED AT JFK INTERNATIONAL
[...] This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. ACTION REQUEST: USUN has received a note verbale from the Syrian Mission to the UN which requests an explanation for the delay experienced by Syrian PermRep Ja'afari on arrival at Kennedy Airport on July 6. Acco [...]
2006-08-17 15:03:00USUN New YorkUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOFDP SY UN JA AFARI BASHAR
06FREETOWN856DEMARCHE ON RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
[...] On October 17, Charge met with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Umaru Wurie to deliver reftel points and non-papers. Charge expressed USG concerns about the flaws of the text, noting that the document endorsed by the Human Rights Council lacked consensus and a definition of the t [...]
2006-10-18 11:53:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN SL
06GENEVA1699ECOSOC HIGH LEVEL SEGMENT ADOPTS MINISTERIAL
[...] The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) held its High Level Segment in Geneva July 3-5 to discuss the linkage between employment and economic development. A 40-paragraph Ministerial Declaration was adopted after protracted negotiations, drawing attention to the needs of the world's unempl [...]
2006-07-11 11:39:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ELAB EAGR ETRD EFIN PHUM KUNR ECOSOC UN
06GENEVA2176INDIAN UN SECRETARY-GENERAL CANDIDATE THAROOR
[...] On August 28, Ambassador Tichenor met with Shashi Tharoor, India's candidate for UN Secretary-General, during a dinner hosted by Indian PermRep Singh. Tharoor reviewed themes outlined in his September 4 Newsweek editorial, discussing with the Ambassador and other Geneva-based PermReps his vi [...]
2006-09-06 16:23:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN IN
06GENEVA3134HRC: CONGRESSIONAL STAFFDEL MEETS OHCHR, COUNCIL
[...] Congressional staffers for the outgoing and incoming chairs of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House International Relations Committee were in Geneva Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2006 to discuss the state of the Human Rights Council (HRC) with key players from the diplomatic community, United N [...]
2006-12-15 08:31:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC UN
06GEORGETOWN1178DEMARCHE DELIVERED: COUNTRY SPECIFIC RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS AT
[...] EmbOff delivered reftel talking points to Jackie Hamer, Director for Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 6. Hamer had no substantive response. Ambassador is scheduled to follow up with Foreign Minister Insanally at 1600 hours, Wednesday, November 8. ROBINSON [...]
2006-11-08 17:32:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN GY
06GEORGETOWN1224DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON
[...] A/DCM delivered reftel talking points to Jackie Hamer, Director for Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 17. Hamer had no substantive response. Post will follow-up with the Foreign Ministry early the week of November 20. ROBINSON [...]
2006-11-17 19:49:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UN GY
06GEORGETOWN151GUYANA ASSUMES CHAIR OF RIO GROUP
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Guyana has assumed chairmanship of the Rio Group from Argentina. At the handing over ceremony FonMin Insanally emphasized that the group will focus on democracy and human rights, poverty alleviation, and multilateralism under Guyana's stewardship. Guyana has a proud history of l [...]
2006-02-13 20:39:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON EU HA XM XL GY UN
06GEORGETOWN191GUYANA FM LIKES GUATEMALA FOR UNSC
[...] (C) Ambassador met with Foreign Minister (and UN PermRep) Rudy Insanally February 27 to deliver demarche regarding the candidates for the 2007-2008 Latin America non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). 2. (C) Insanally said that he has discussed the matter with Gua [...]
2006-02-27 17:47:00Embassy GeorgetownCONFIDENTIALPREL GT VE GY UNSC UN
06GEORGETOWN29FONMIN DISCUSSES HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL AND OAS VISIT
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Insanally January 9 to discuss: a) efforts to strengthen the UN human rights machinery through the Human Rights Council; b) OAS A/SGY Ramdin's anticipated visit and the need for an OAS long-term observer mission for the upcoming elections; and [...]
2006-01-10 19:54:00Embassy GeorgetownCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL GY UN OAS
06GEORGETOWN779DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNSC RESOLUTION ON LEBANON (GUYANA)
[...] EmbOff gave reftel talking points to Leslie Dowdridge-Collins, Deputy Director of the Division of Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dowdridge-Collins said that Guyana had condemned the hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, but she had no other immediate response. She agreed t [...]
2006-08-08 14:00:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER MOPS UN IS GY
06GEORGETOWN811DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON
[...] EmbOff delivered reftel talking points and text of UN Security Council Resolution to Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Harper had no immediate reaction. THOMAS [...]
2006-08-12 15:19:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC IS LE GY
06GUATEMALA195GUATEMALA: REACTION TO DEATH OF PEACEKEEPERS IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: The deaths of eight Guatemalan peacekeepers in the Congo has provoked some criticism of Guatemalan participation in international peacekeeping. The Guatemalan President praised the dead peacekeepers as heroes and reiterated his government's continued commitment to UN peacekeep [...]
2006-02-01 13:31:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PREL KPKO PHUM MASS GT CG UG SU UN
06GUATEMALA2099GUATEMALA SUPPORTS UN DECLARATION ON RIGHTS OF
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-25 22:18:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KTIA UN GT
06GUATEMALA2202GUATEMALA: DEMARCHE ON OPPOSING THE CUBA EMBARGO
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-03 18:23:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PRL UNGA UN CU GT
06GUATEMALA2245GUATEMALA: DEMARCHE ON COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-08 18:40:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KTIA UN GT
06HANOI2019Lebanon Security Council Resolution Demarche
[...] (SBU) Pol/C met with MFA International Organizations Deputy Director General Le Hoai Trung August 10 to deliver reftel points and draft Security Council resolution. Trung said that the GVN is closely following the situation in Lebanon and shares the USG's concerns. The GVN hopes that there wi [...]
2006-08-10 10:04:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MOPS UN IS VM
06HANOI2051AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, PEACE CORPS, UNGA
[...] (SBU) On August 10, the Ambassador discussed the upcoming visit of United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom John Hanford with Acting Director General Pham Van Que of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Americas Department. Regarding USG concerns about the slow pac [...]
2006-08-11 12:11:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER KIRF UN EAID VM
06HANOI2052UNSC Resolution Demarche Delivered
[...] (SBU) On August 12, Pol/C delivered Ref A's points, the UNSC resolution and the Secretary's statement to MFA Americas Department Deputy Director Nguyen Hoanh Nam and discussed the matter in a separate conversation with Americas Department Acting Director General Pham Van Que. Both echoed senti [...]
2006-08-12 10:43:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC IS LE VM
06HANOI2080VIETNAM REQUESTS USG SUPPORT FOR UN SECURITY COUNCIL SEAT
[...] (SBU) On August 15, the Ambassador met with MFA International Organizations Department Director General Pham Binh Minh and was officially informed of Vietnam's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the term 2008-2009. The texts of a diplomatic note and aide memoire [...]
2006-08-16 07:38:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV UN VM
06HANOI2081Lebanon: Vietnam Welcomes UNSC Resolution
[...] (SBU) In a brief statement August 14, MFA spokesman Le Dzung expressed his government's support for United Nations Security Council resolution 1701, noting that it attempts to bring the month-long conflict in southern Lebanon to an end. The GVN "urges all the concerned parties to implement the [...]
2006-08-16 07:38:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC IS LE VM
06HANOI2833DEMARCHES ON CUBA EMBARGO RESOLUTION DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) On November 8, Poloff discussed reftel points on the Cuba embargo resolution and the Australian amendment with MFA International Organizations Department Deputy Director Vu Anh Quang. Mr. Quang said the GVN position is consistent with the majority of countries that support the Cuba embar [...]
2006-11-08 10:31:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PREL PHUM UN CU VM
06HANOI2842DEMARCHES ON COUNTRY-SPECIFIC HUMAN RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-10 02:40:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UNHCR UN VM
06HANOI290VENEZUELA'S UNSC ASPIRATIONS: VIETNAM YE TO STAKE A POSITION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-10 09:13:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN UNSC VM VE
06HANOI3007VIETNAM SEEKS TO BOLSTER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: Vietnam recently co-hosted East Asia's first-ever conference on International Humanitarian Law, during which it pledged to take steps to strengthen its commitment to humanitarian law. Significantly, Vietnam's decision to host the conference is part and parcel of its [...]
2006-12-13 10:12:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV UN VM
06HANOI344NEXT UN SYG: VIETNAM SUPPORTS ASIAN CANDIDATE
[...] (SBU) POL/C met February 14 with MFA International Organizations Department Deputy Director General Vu Anh Quang to discuss reftel points. Quang reported that, while Vietnam believes that the next UN Secretary-General must be effective and competent and enjoy the wide support of the world com [...]
2006-02-15 09:43:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV UN VM
06HANOI680Vietnam: Officially Still Undecided on Venezuela
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-24 06:51:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL UN UNSC GT VE VM
06HANOI896UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, UNSC, NEXT SECRETARY-
[...] (SBU) The DCM met April 19 with MFA International Organizations Department Acting Director General Vu Anh Quang to deliver reftel's points and letter from the Secretary to Foreign Minister Nguyen Dzy Nien. Quang said SIPDIS that the MFA values U.S. viewpoints on multilateral issues such as [...]
2006-04-20 10:11:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV UN UNSC KUNR PHUM GT VE VM
06HAVANA10189CARTAS DE CUBA, SPRING 2006
[...] (U) The latest installment of Cartas de Cuba features the following items: - GOC Delirious Over HRC Win - PR on the Prowl - PR vs. BR - Robinson Liked His Whiskey - Party Shuffle - Feisty - New Strategy: Give 'Em Money, Make 'Em Spend It - Just Below the Surface - CDRs... Who [...]
2006-05-12 16:54:00US Interests Section HavanaSECRETPGOV PINR PINS ECON EFIN EAGR SOCI UN CU
06HELSINKI1042OCTOBER GAERC - FINNISH PRESIDENCY VIEWS
[...] (U) PolChief met with Finnish EU Correspondent Jarno Syrjala Oct. 12 to discuss the October GAERC. Syrjala welcomed our demarche points and offered the following: SUDAN ----- 2. (SBU) Syrjala highlighted the increasing urgency that the EU feels regarding the need for a transition from an [...]
2006-10-12 12:21:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UN EU YI SR BO MK SU CG IS LE
06HELSINKI1209GAERC - FINNISH RESPONSE
[...] (U) PolChief delivered December GAERC demarche to Finnish EU Correspondent Jarno Syrjala November 5 and followed up further by phone November 7. Syrjala highlighted the following points: 2. (C) TURKEY/ENLARGEMENT: The Finnish Presidency is greatly encouraged by Turkey's announcement that i [...]
2006-12-07 13:12:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM UN EUN YI SR BK IS LE IR TU
06HELSINKI523FINNISH VIEWS ON JUNE GAERC
[...] (U) PolChief delivered subject demarche to European Correspondent Jarno Syrjala June 7. Syrjala said the GOF generally supports most of our points and suggested that the ministers will focus on the Balkans and Iran. 2. (C) On Iran, Syrjala reiterated the warm welcome others in the GOF have [...]
2006-06-08 11:00:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL UN EUN YI MW SR BO IR IZ CU KPAL FI
06HELSINKI665FINNISH VIEWS ON JULY GAERC
[...] (U) PolChief and Emboff delivered subject demarche to Deputy European Correspondent Tanja Jaaskelainen on July 14. Jaaskelainen said the GOF generally supports most of our points. The ministry response focused on Kosovo, Israel/Palestine, North Korea and Iraq. 2. (SBU) Kosovo: Jaaskelain [...]
2006-07-14 13:53:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEUN FI PREL UN
06HELSINKI847FINLAND RESPONSE TO UPDATED BRIEFING ON KOSOVO
[...] (U) PolChief delivered subject demarche to Finnish MFA Balkans Director Juha Ottman Aug. 23. Because of former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari's status as special envoy, the Finns tend to be very well briefed on Kosovo developments; nonetheless Ottman welcomed the US initiative to share o [...]
2006-08-23 15:01:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL UN UNMIK PGOV YI EU FI
06HELSINKI936SEPTEMBER GAERC - FINNISH PRESIDENCY VIEWS
[...] (U) PolChief, EU Unit Chief and visiting Finland Deskoff delivered subject demarche to Finnish EU Correspondent Jarno Syrjala Sept. 13. Syrjala welcomed our input and offered the following notable responses: 2. (C) SUDAN/DARFUR: Syrjala expressed pessimism regarding the situation on the gr [...]
2006-09-14 05:03:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UN EU YI SR BO MK SU CG IS LE
06ISLAMABAD10740DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF
[...] (C) On June 7, 2006, poloff joined Australian Deputy High Commissioner Jason Robertson in delivering demarche points and non-papers (Ref A) on the Chair's text of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to MFA Director General (UN) Tasneem Aslam. (Note: Both the Australian High [...]
2006-06-07 12:46:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM PREL UN PK
06ISLAMABAD11267DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
[...] (C) On June 14, poloff delivered Ref A points on the Human Rights Council (HRC) to MFA (UN) Director Shafqat Ali Khan. Khan responded by saying that the Government of Pakistan (GOP) also wants the HRC to get off to a strong start. To that end, the GOP agrees that this initial session of t [...]
2006-06-15 03:41:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPK PREL UN PHUM
06ISLAMABAD11708DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ANTICIPATED OIC ASSAULT ON
[...] (C) At a June 19 lunch with Director General of the MFA Khalid Mahmood, Ambassador raised Ref A points regarding the possibility of highly politicized statements and resolutions regarding Israel at the initial session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva. Mahmood said that the Governm [...]
2006-06-20 12:17:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPK PREL PHUM UN
06ISLAMABAD15649DEMARCHE DELIVERED: LEBANON SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-08 10:26:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPK PREL PTER MOPS UN IS LE
06ISLAMABAD16302DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SOLITICITING UNIFIL
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request; please see para. 5. 2. (C) On August 18, poloff presented reftel points to MFA (UN) Director Haider Shah. Poloff also asked about the accuracy of August 18 reports in the Pakistani press quoting Foreign Minister Kasuri, traveling in the Middle [...]
2006-08-18 11:56:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALIS LE MARR MOPS PK PREL UN
06ISLAMABAD17768SEPTEMBER 9 F-16 SIGNING DOUBTFUL
[...] (C) Summary: GOP sources told Office of Defense Representatives Pakistan (ODRP) September 6 that the scheduled September 9 signing of the F-16 LOA would not happen. The same day, MODP (Ministry of Defense Production) sent ODRP a memo requiring an unspecified per-plane price cut; signific [...]
2006-09-07 02:26:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPK PREL MOPS UN MARR
06ISLAMABAD17963NORTHERN WAZIRISTAN UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 8
[...] (S) Summary: While the September 5 agreement between the GOP and North Waziri leaders allows foreigners to remain in the North Waziristan Agency so long as they do not engage in attacks on or in Afghanistan, some foreigners reportedly are leaving NWA for neighboring areas, a development th [...]
2006-09-08 13:39:00Embassy IslamabadSECRET//NOFORNPK PREL MOPS UN MARR LE
06ISLAMABAD18997DEMARCHES DELIVERED ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
[...] (SBU) On September 26, poloff delivered ref A and B demarche points to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Human Rights and Security Council) Assistant-Director Wajit Hashmi. Hashmi said he would take demarche points under advisement and would forward them to his superiors. BODDE [...]
2006-09-27 07:11:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM UN PREL PK
06ISLAMABAD20669DEMARCHES DELIVERED: GOP REACTION TO DPRK NUCLEAR
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request -- please see para. 6. 2. (C) Summary: The Government of Pakistan has condemned the nuclear tests conducted by North Korea and is in the process of preparing administrative notices necessary for UNSCR 1718 to take effect in Pakistan. Despite t [...]
2006-10-20 06:29:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKN KNNP PK PREL UN
06ISLAMABAD20834DEMARCHE DELIVERED: TRIPARTITE REQUEST ON THE UN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-23 13:19:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIA PHUM PREL PK UN
06ISLAMABAD22174TERROR FINANCE: EMBASSY PRESSES GOP ON UN 1267
[...] (C) Summary: As noted in Ref A, post has raised the ongoing operations of two UN 1267 Committee-designated entities -- Al Rashid Trust, Al Akhtar Trust and Lashkar-e-Tayyba/Jamaat ud-Dawa (LeT/JuD) -- with contacts throughout the Government of Pakistan (GOP). While the Ambassador has pressed the is [...]
2006-11-27 09:55:00Embassy IslamabadSECRETAF EFIN PK PREL PTER KTFN UN
06ISLAMABAD5357TERRORIST FINANCE: LET AMENDMENT - EMBASSY
[...] (U) This message contains action requests; please see Para. 5. 2 (S) Post has had several opportunities in the past week to update the Government of Pakistan (GOP) on the USG intention to request that the UN 1267 Committee amend the designation of Lashkar-e-Tayyba (LET) to include Jammat-u [...]
2006-03-30 12:46:00Embassy IslamabadSECRETPK PREL PTER KTFN UN
06ISLAMABAD5724GOP WILL CONSIDER U.S. CANDIDATE FOR INCB
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-05 04:38:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN PK SNAR
06ISLAMABAD5931DEMARCHE DELIVERED: POSSIBLE GOP TROOP
[...] (C) On April 5, poloff presented reftel demarche points to MFA (UN) Director Imran Siddiqui. Siddiqui said that the Government of Pakistan (GOP) was aware of the text of UNSCR 1663, but had not yet received a request from UN/DPKO to contribute troops or logistical support for a Darfur peacek [...]
2006-04-07 04:59:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPREL PK KPKO UN MASS
06ISLAMABAD8391TERROR FINANCE: JI-4 AND JUD DOMESTIC DESIGNATION
[...] (C) On April 28, 2005, poloff presented to MFA (UN) Deputy Director Shazia Ashraf Qazi non-papers containing the notice of the UN 1267 Committee designation of four members of Jemaah Islamiya (Ref A) and notice of the U.S. domestic designation of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JUD) (Ref B). On May 4, polo [...]
2006-05-09 16:04:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PK PREL PTER KFIN ECON UN
06ISTANBUL2084ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS NOT CLASH OF
[...] (SBU) Summary. The UN Alliance of Civilizations High-Level Group presented its final report on November 13 in Istanbul to UNSYG Annan as well as the Turkish and Spanish Prime Ministers. The report focuses on political developments, rather than religious or cultural differences, as a primar [...]
2006-11-16 12:29:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UN TU VT
06JAKARTA10041DEMARCHE DELIVERED: LEBANON SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Foreign Ministry North American Affairs Director Harry Purwanto on August 7. We explained the draft resolution was consistent with the U.S. requirement for a sustainable ceasefire and stressed U.S. goal was a cessation of hostilities by no later than August [...]
2006-08-09 12:47:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER MOPS UN IS
06JAKARTA12541INDONESIA SUPPORTS UN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF
[...] (C) Polcouns and counterparts from the Australian and New Zealand Embassies delivered reftel demarche to Jonny Sinaga, deputy director in the Department of Foreign Affairs' Directorate for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs. We presented the main points of the demarche, emphasizing the co [...]
2006-10-13 08:34:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KTIA UN ID
06JERUSALEM3593DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON UNSCR 1701 TO PALESTINIANS
[...] (SBU) The Consul General delivered reftel points regarding UN Security Council Resolution 1701 calling for the full cessation of hostilities in Lebanon to PLO Chief Negotiator Sa'eb Erekat on August 12 in Jerusalem. Erekat said he would deliver a copy of the Security Council resolution to [...]
2006-08-14 13:36:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER KPAL KWBG PHUM UN UNSC IS
06KABUL2787DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ANTICIPATED OIC ASSAULT ON
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-20 11:59:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UN AF
06KAMPALA1512UGANDA: LEBANON SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-08 10:24:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PREL PTER UN UG IS
06KATHMANDU118TERRORISM FINANCE: SAJID MOHAMMED BADET
[...] (SBU) On January 12, Post delivered demarche information on the addition of Sajid Mohammed Badet to the UN 1267 Sanctions Committee List to Under Secretary Kali Prasad Pokhrel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ref A). Pokhrel stated that His Majesty's Government of Nepal (HMGN) continued to be su [...]
2006-01-12 09:39:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KTFN EFIN PTER CVIS KVPR UN NP
06KATHMANDU212DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM: THE WAY FORWARD
[...] (C) On January 19, the Ambassador raised the issue of UN reform with Foreign Minister Ramesh Nath Pandey drawing on ref A's points on management reform and the Human Rights Council. FM Pandey also asked about UN Security Council expansion. Pandey indicated that Nepal agreed with the U.S. in [...]
2006-01-20 09:27:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL KUNR PHUM UN ADCO NP
06KATHMANDU2142DEMARCHE ON UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-07 12:24:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS UN IS LE NP
06KATHMANDU2255NEPAL SUPPORTS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador explained the U.S. position on UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1701 on Lebanon to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Oli on August 17. A senior Nepali Foreign Ministry (MFA) official told us August 18 that Nepal completely supports the resolution. Acco [...]
2006-08-18 12:26:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC IS LE NP
06KATHMANDU2340PEACE PROCESS MAKES PROGRESS - SLOWLY
[...] (C) USAID-contracted peace facilitator Olivier told the Ambassador August 24 that the peace process in Nepal seemed to be making progress. Nonetheless, Olivier said that the Maoists continued to exert pressure on the Prime Minister to dissolve the Parliament. He reported that the Maoists had [...]
2006-08-30 09:22:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER UN NP
06KATHMANDU2348NEW UN SPECIAL ENVOY UNDER NO ILLUSIONS
[...] (C) On August 29, the UN Secretary General's newly appointed special envoy, Ian Martin, told the Ambassador he was under no illusions about the difficulty of bridging the differences between the Government and the Maoists on the key question of managing Maoist arms. Martin stated that he was [...]
2006-08-30 11:48:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PTER UN NP
06KATHMANDU2425MAOIST LEADERSHIP RATCHETS UP THE PRESSURE; SAYS
[...] (C) The leadership of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) has decided after its recent Central Committee meeting to increase its pressure on the Government of Nepal. The most striking result of the August 27-31 meeting was the leaders' announcements September 2 and 3 that Maoist combatants w [...]
2006-09-07 12:37:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PHUM MARR UN NP
06KATHMANDU2495UN REP MARTIN WAITING FOR COALITION TO AGREE ON
[...] (C) Ian Martin, UN Secretary General Annan's personal representative for the peace process, told the DCM September 11 that in spite of their rhetoric, the Maoists were prepared to move ahead. He remarked that they had recently hammered out a unified position and had taken steps to ensure their [...]
2006-09-14 04:53:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PHUM UN NP
06KATHMANDU2666CHIEF GOVERNMENT NEGOTIATOR OPTIMISTIC ABOUT
[...] (C) The Government of Nepal's chief peace negotiator Krishna Prasad Sitaula told visiting SCA PDAS Steven Mann and the Ambassador October 6 that he was optimistic the summit meeting on October 8 would be successful. PDAS Mann stressed the USG's view that it was difficult to imagine how the tal [...]
2006-10-06 12:16:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PREF CVIS UN CX NP
06KATHMANDU2677CHINESE SHOOTING SPREE RESULTS IN ONE DEAD TIBETAN
[...] (C) UNHCR confirmed to us that, on October 1, approximately 75 Tibetans trying to cross into Nepal via the Nangpa La pass (north-east Nepal near Mt. Everest) came under 20 minutes of fire from a Chinese patrol that resulted in one death and one injury. Forty-three of the Tibetans arrived safe [...]
2006-10-10 11:08:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF UN CH NP
06KATHMANDU2733IAN MARTIN'S SHOP STAFFED UP AND POISED TO
[...] (C) In consultations October 12 with Charge and SCA/INS Director Marcia Bernicat, the UN Secretary General's Personal Representative to Nepal, Ian Martin, and Tamrat Samuel, visiting UN Political Advisor expressed measured optimism on the progress of GON-Maoist summit talks. Martin seemed poi [...]
2006-10-13 13:03:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PARM UN NP
06KATHMANDU2749PEACE PROCESS OBSTRUCTED BUT ONGOING
[...] (C) Contrary to the indications we had on October 13, the Government of Nepal (GON) and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M) did not reach a peace deal at their meeting on October 15. No new date for talks was announced. According to our sources, Maoist arms management was the princi [...]
2006-10-16 11:27:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER UN NP
06KATHMANDU2773PM'S FOREIGN POLICY ADVISOR UPBEAT ON PEACE TALKS
[...] (C) PM Koirala's Foreign Policy Advisor, Dr. Suresh Chalise, was upbeat regarding the prospects for a peace deal between the (Government of Nepal) GON and Maoists in a meeting with CDA October 18. He said that the PM had instructed him to deliver a hard-line message to the UN peace team on t [...]
2006-10-18 11:38:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER UN NP
06KATHMANDU2774NEW DELHI JOINS THE FRAY OVER NEPAL'S PEACE PROCESS
[...] (C) USAID-contracted peace facilitator Siebert told Charge October 18 that the Government of India (GOI) has recently engaged in a powerful way in Nepal's peace process. Siebert said the intervention took place after a visit to New Delhi on October 13 by Indian Ambassador to Nepal Mukherjee. [...]
2006-10-18 11:42:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PARM UN IN NP
06KATHMANDU2776INDIAN CHARGE ADAMANT ON MAOIST ARMS MANAGEMENT,
[...] (C) CDA called on Indian Charge Dr. Kheya Bhattacharya October 18 to discuss UN Nepal peace team leader Ian Martin's trip to New Delhi the day before and the overall status of the peace process. She applauded Prime Minister Koirala's firm stance on the need for the Maoists to disarm before [...]
2006-10-18 12:50:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER UN NP
06KATHMANDU2960DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON OPPOSING CUBA EMBARGO
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-03 10:59:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNGA UN CU NP
06KATHMANDU2972CHALLENGES FACING THE NEPALI POLICE: SECURING LAW
[...] (SBU) From September 20 to 29, 2006 TDYers Christa Skerry and Holly Benner from the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS) met with officials from the USG, Nepal security forces, Nepal government officials, journalists, local and international NGOs, the United [...]
2006-11-06 11:59:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM MARR NP UN
06KATHMANDU2973LAW AND ORDER DURING THE TRANSITION: CHALLENGES
[...] (C) Interviewees, including Nepal security forces, Government of Nepal officials, journalists, local and international NGOs, UN agencies and the UK Embassy, who met recently with TDYers from the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS) described a sharp downward [...]
2006-11-07 01:19:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV UN NP MARR PREF PTER
06KATHMANDU2994DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-07 10:04:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KTIA UN
06KATHMANDU3000U.S.-NEPAL POLICY AT THE CROSSROADS: SUPPORTING A
[...] (C) With the governing Seven-Party Alliance and the Maoists in their second straight day of marathon peace talks, there is increasing expectation in Kathmandu that a peace deal might be on the way. While the text of an actual agreement or agreements could be delayed, the outlines of how Maois [...]
2006-11-07 11:41:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR EAID UN EU NP
06KATHMANDU3023GETTING A SECURITY COUNCIL MANDATE FOR NEPAL'S
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST -- see paras. 7-9. Summary -------- 2. (C) In discussions November 9 with Ian Martin, the UN Secretary General's Personal Representative to Nepal, the SIPDIS Ambassador stressed the need for a strong UN Security Council mandate to enforce the November 8 [...]
2006-11-10 10:46:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER UN NP
06KATHMANDU3049UN POLITICAL ADVISOR ON ARMS MANAGEMENT AND UNSC
[...] (C) During a November 13 meeting with DCM, John Norris, political advisor to Ian Martin, the UN Secretary General's Personal Representative to Nepal, provided an update on progress toward a detailed arms management agreement among the governing Seven-Party Alliance (SPA),the Maoists, and th [...]
2006-11-16 08:21:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV NP UN
06KATHMANDU3050DEMARCHE ON BELARUS ANTI-U.S. RESOLUTION DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-16 10:04:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UN BO NP
06KATHMANDU3051DEMARCHE ON INTERNATIONAL LAW COMMISSION ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-16 10:04:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL UN NP
06KATHMANDU3061NOW IS THE TIME FOR UN MONITORS IN NEPAL
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 4. State of Play On Expanded UN Role --------------------------------- 2. (C) On November 17, Acting Foreign Secretary Bhagirath Basnet confirmed to the DCM that Ambassador Acharya, Nepal's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, had del [...]
2006-11-17 11:14:00Embassy KathmanduSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PTER MARR UN NP
06KATHMANDU3062UN REP. AND BRITISH AMBASSADOR DEALING WITH
[...] (C) On November 15, the UN Secretary General's personal representative Ian Martin and UK Ambassador Andrew Hall gave their views on the Maoists, the peace process and challenges for Nepal to Assistant Secretary Boucher and the Ambassador. Martin was not willing to wager on the Maoist intentions [...]
2006-11-17 11:38:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR PREF UN UK NP
06KATHMANDU3063NEPAL PEACE PROCESS STALLED
[...] (C) According to a joint statement the Government of Nepal (GON) and Maoists issued on November 16, the signing of the comprehensive peace accord, which was supposed to take place that day, was postponed until November 21. According to political leaders on November 16 and Dr. Shehkar Koirala, [...]
2006-11-17 11:51:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR UN NP
06KATHMANDU3104IMPLEMENTING NEPAL'S PEACE
[...] (C) Three days after the Government of Nepal (GON) and the Maoists signed the "Comprehensive Peace Agreement," the Government and the Maoists are moving to implement its provisions, but considerable challenges lie ahead. Maoist extortion and violence as well as illegal recruitment are continu [...]
2006-11-24 11:05:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR EAID UN NP
06KATHMANDU3112FINANCE MINISTER DISCUSSES NEXT STEPS WITH UN
[...] (C) During a November 26 meeting with the Ambassador, Finance Minister Mahat gave his views on what the United Nations was doing and should be doing soon to assist the peace process. He expressed appreciation for Secretary General Annan's November 22 letter to the UN Security Council Presiden [...]
2006-11-27 06:34:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR EAID UN IN FI NP
06KATHMANDU3115FINANCE MINISTER WANTS UN TO SET STRICT STANDARDS
[...] (C) In a meeting with the Ambassador November 26, Finance Minister Mahat asked the United States to use its influence on the United Nations to ensure that only true Maoist combatants be permitted to go into cantonments. Mahat expressed concern that the latest draft of the tripartite (Governme [...]
2006-11-27 12:08:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR UN NP
06KATHMANDU3116NEGOTIATORS FOCUSED ON HOW MANY COMBATANTS WILL
[...] (C) The political adviser to the UN peace team told DCM November 27 that the Government of Nepal and the Maoists were arguing over how many combatants would get jobs in the security forces. John Norris said the issue preventing an arms management agreement was not who was a combatant. The po [...]
2006-11-27 12:14:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR UN NP
06KATHMANDU3148UN MOVING AHEAD ON CANTONMENT OF MAOIST COMBATANTS
[...] (C) Key staff of the Office of Personal Representative of the UN Secretary General briefed members of the diplomatic corps and the donor community December 1 on the status of cantonment of Maoist combatants. Ian Martin's security advisor Dan Huntington, political advisor John Norris and milit [...]
2006-12-04 09:16:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR UN NP
06KATHMANDU3199PEACE PROCESS: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS
[...] (C) USAID-contracted peace facilitator Hannes Siebert told the Ambassador December 8 that the Government of Nepal (GON),the Maoists and the UN had established an effective working group to handle the nitty-gritty of the People's Liberation Army cantonments. The approximately USD 2.4 million i [...]
2006-12-11 10:38:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR UN NP
06KATHMANDU3210NEPAL: UN SECY GENERAL'S REP. DISCUSSES NEED FOR
[...] (C) In a meeting with the Ambassador December 11, the UN Secretary General's personal representative Ian Martin SIPDIS welcomed the U.S. plan to provide assistance to Nepal's peace process in two principal areas: electoral support and local security and governance. He agreed it would be cru [...]
2006-12-13 07:40:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR UN IN UK NP
06KATHMANDU3216NEPAL: NEXT STEPS ON INTERIM CONSTITUTION,
[...] (C) Speaker of the Parliament Subash Nemwang informed the Ambassador December 12 that the current parliament should have five to six days to consider the interim constitution before the Parliament promulgated it. Nemwang also suggested that the current parliament could enact some of the requir [...]
2006-12-14 05:17:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR UN NP
06KATHMANDU3253PRIME MINISTER TAKES FIRM STAND ON ARMS
[...] (C) Prime Minister GP Koirala, who was recovering from a cold, stressed to the Ambassador December 20 that he would not permit the Maoists to enter the interim government until arms management was complete. He confirmed, however, that he had agreed to promulgate the interim constitution and st [...]
2006-12-20 08:41:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR PREF CASC UN BT NP
06KATHMANDU3256NEPAL'S INTERIM CONSTITUTION INITIALED
[...] (SBU) On December 16, the Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) and the Maoists signed the much-anticipated interim constitution. While the 77-page document places the fate of the monarchy in the hands of the constituent assembly, it strips the King of all powers vested in the head of state and transfers [...]
2006-12-20 09:10:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER MARR UN IN NP
06KATHMANDU3268U.S., UK, INDIA, AND THE UN DIALOGUE ON SECURITY
[...] (C) In a December 19 dialogue on security challenges and police support, the U.S. and UK Ambassadors and Ian Martin, the UN's Secretary General's Personal Representative to Nepal, agreed that improved security across the countryside in the next six to eight months would be vital for reducing [...]
2006-12-22 05:25:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV NP UN
06KATHMANDU3273NEW COORDINATOR FOR CANTONMENT MANAGEMENT FACES
[...] (C) On December 18 Sushil Rana, Coordinator of the newly formed Office of the Central Coordinator for Cantonment Management within the Home Ministry, told Emboffs that his office was working hard to get the People's Liberation Army (PLA) camps up and running. Rana's office is tasked with ma [...]
2006-12-22 06:55:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER UN
06KATHMANDU3274U.S., UK, INDIA, AND THE UN DIALOGUE ON SECURITY
[...] (C) In a December 19 dialogue on security challenges and police support, the U.S. and UK Ambassadors and Ian Martin, the UN's Secretary General's Personal Representative to Nepal, agreed that improved security across the countryside in the next six to eight months would be vital for reducing [...]
2006-12-22 06:55:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV NP UN
06KATHMANDU3283NEW COORDINATOR FOR CANTONMENT MANAGEMENT FACES
[...] (C) On December 18 Sushil Rana, Coordinator of the newly formed Office of the Central Coordinator for Cantonment Management within the Home Ministry, told Emboffs that his office was working hard to get the People's Liberation Army (PLA) camps up and running. Rana's office is tasked with ma [...]
2006-12-22 07:42:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER UN
06KATHMANDU3324NEPAL: PEACE PROCESS MOVES FORWARD IN FITS AND
[...] (C) PM Koirala's foreign policy advisor told Charge December 28 that the Government of Nepal would not promulgate the interim constitution until UN arms management had begun in earnest. Chalise noted that Koirala had charged Maoist Supremo Prachanda with undermining the planned June 2007 Cons [...]
2006-12-29 10:23:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR UN NP
06KATHMANDU408DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DEFEATING VENEZUELA FOR
[...] (C) On February 10 the Ambassador urged Foreign Minister Ramesh Nath Pandey to consider Guatemala's candidacy for the UN Security Council, keeping in mind the negative consequences of Venezuela's membership in the Security Council, per reftel. Pandey was curious about what type of governments [...]
2006-02-10 12:51:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL UN UNSC GT VE NP
06KHARTOUM1002 Response to Humanitarian Access Demarche
[...] (SBU) Summary: The GNU maintains that UN agencies in country continue to operate under their individual agreements, and do not automatically benefit from UNMIS status of forces agreement (SOFA) provisions. On the Voluntary and Humanitarian Work Law, the Government believes it enforces coordi [...]
2006-04-26 15:48:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID SOCI UN SU
06KHARTOUM1015DARFUR: WHO WILL APOLOGIZE?
[...] (C) Introduction by Cameron R. Hume, CDA Embassy Khartoum. Everyone with an interest in Darfur should read this message. It is written by Ron Capps, the Foreign Service Officer who has the most comprehensive knowledge of Darfur. He is now completing with great distinction a tour as the deput [...]
2006-04-28 11:14:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO KAWC UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1030 Update on Geraida Situation
[...] (SBU) The situation in Geraida appears to have calmed since reftel of April 25; it appears the SAF has stopped its offensive. The USAID Darfur Field Office states that it has not received further reports of hostilities, and noted that a UN OCHA assessment mission plans to travel to Geraida la [...]
2006-05-01 14:23:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1033 Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
[...] (SBU) Summary: Sudanese Armed Forces military equipment continues to enter El Geneina, and UN staff remain in "lock down" mode. Chadian militia are returning gradually to Chad from Western Sudan; there does not appear to be jinjaweed activity in Chad. The UN will conduct an assessment missi [...]
2006-05-02 12:39:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1044 Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
[...] (SBU) Summary: Three Save the Children - U.S. staff were car-jacked on May 2 near El Geneina; they were released unharmed in a remote area. A suspected April 30 ambush on SAF left at least two dead and five wounded. Arab militia abducted 15 individuals from Dagama, South Darfur. Thousands p [...]
2006-05-03 14:36:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1067 Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
[...] (SBU) Security Update: A. On May 3, an NGO convoy with an AU escort was stopped outside Mershing on the way to East Jebel Marra area by 65 militia. They warned the convoy that if they continued they would be shot. The convoy returned to Nyala. B. On May 2, Arab militias shot at the [...]
2006-05-05 09:50:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1068 Sudanese Armed Forces Addresses UNSCR 1672
[...] On April 30, Official Spokesman of the Sudanese Armed Forces General Osman Mohammed al-Aghbash issued a press release regarding the UN Security Council Resolution 1672 sanctions involving Major General Gaffer Mohammed al- Hassan. 2. The text of the press release reads as follow (unoffici [...]
2006-05-05 09:51:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM AORC MCAP UN SU
06KHARTOUM1082 Sudanese Government Sends Mixed Signals on UN
[...] Summary: Following the May 5 signing of the Darfur peace agreement, the Sudanese Government is giving mixed signals to the international community regarding UN peacekeeping operations in Darfur. On May 5, a Ministry of the Interior spokesman stated that there was "no problem" with UN peacek [...]
2006-05-07 14:41:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1085SUDAN: UNHCHR ARBOUR SEES NO PROGRESS IN DARFUR,
[...] (C) Summary: United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour declared there had been "no progress" on human rights in Darfur since 2004, and warned the situation actually had gotten worse. The new Humanitarian Work Law would severely impede NGO relief work, and the expansion o [...]
2006-05-08 08:14:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KPKO SU UN AU
06KHARTOUM1090 Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
[...] (SBU) Summary: Demonstrations at the Kalma IDP camp resulted in an attack on the African Union civilian police facility, with the UDSSS reporting with "near certainty" that an interpreter was killed and the AU facility being demolished. Fighting took place between the SLA and jinjaweed in Kh [...]
2006-05-08 14:25:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1094 AU Interpreter, Two Protesters Killed; 11 AMIS
[...] Summary: On May 8, IDPs protesting the Darfur peace agreement rioted in the Kalma IDP camp near Nyala, South Darfur, and killed an African Union civilian police interpreter and injured eight civilian police, two seriously. They also severely damaged the civilian police station and two AMIS [...]
2006-05-09 09:23:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1098 Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
[...] Summary: Tensions continue in the Kalma IDP camp in the wake of the May 8 death of an AU interpreter in riots, with the SAF and Arab militia reportedly cordoning off the area. NGOs, however, continue to provide basic services. The AU has also received reports of attacks over the past three [...]
2006-05-09 12:15:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1104 Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
[...] Summary: The AU reports that its patrols saw jet fighters near the border with Chad, including the apparent use of ordnance. Arab militias attacked Labado, killing 10 and injuring scores more. The AU and USAID also obtained further details on the May 8 incidents at the Kalma and Zalingei I [...]
2006-05-10 12:08:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1115UN U/SG EGELAND: HUMANITARIAN SECURITY, ACCESS,
[...] (C) Summary: During a May 9 briefing of the diplomatic community, UN U/SG for Humanitarian Affairs Jan Egeland said that his visit to Darfur had demonstrated the importance of addressing the challenges that threaten the well being of its people: restrictions on humanitarian access, worsening [...]
2006-05-11 14:30:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO PREF EAID AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1117AMIS TRANSITION AND DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT
[...] (C) Summary: Initiating the transition from the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) to a UN peacekeeping operation and implementing the Darfur Peace Agreement require well targeted and bold steps taken in a timely manner. Advancing this agenda will require strengthening AMIS during the int [...]
2006-05-11 15:56:00Embassy KhartoumSECRETPREL KPKO PGOV PREF EAID AU US UN SU
06KHARTOUM1122SUDANESE VP TAHA SAYS NO DECISION YET ON UN
[...] (C) Summary: On May 13, Sudanese VP Taha told CDA Hume that Sudan had not yet decided on whether to accept transition to a UN peacekeeping force in Darfur. The Government of Sudan is committed to the Darfur Peace Agreement, and it is ready to take concrete steps, such as expanding delivery o [...]
2006-05-13 13:58:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO PREF EAID PGOV US AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1132 Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
[...] Summary: Demonstrations continue in several Darfur locations, with reports indicating that May 13 incidents at Abu Shouk and Al-Salaam IDP camps in El Fasher resulted in the death of a 13-year old boy and damage to AU property. The SLA shot at an AMIS helicopter near Korma, forcing it to cu [...]
2006-05-14 16:46:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1151DEMARCHE TO VP TAHA ON FM LAM AKOL'S STATEMENT TO
[...] (C) On May 15 CDA Hume called VP Taha concerning the statement earlier in the day by FM Lam Akol to the AU Peace and Security Council. Hume said that the USG is committed to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) and was troubled by Lam Akol's attempt to deny or minimize any [...]
2006-05-15 15:51:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPKO AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1153 Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
[...] Summary: Demonstrations continue in several locations in Darfur; incidents in Kas, South Darfur, resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals. Several jinjaweed attacks took place in South Darfur, and a large-scale jinjaweed-SLA battle took place in West Darfur. NGOs and UN agencies a [...]
2006-05-15 16:38:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1164D-DAY: DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: The following cable outlines current activities and events relating to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA): -- DPA: D-Day and the First Week -- INGOs Consider Pulling Out of West Darfur -- Kutum Sees First Janjaweed Attack Since DPA -- CDA Hosts Diplomatic C [...]
2006-05-16 15:56:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1174DR. KHALIFA: GNU TAKING ACTION TO WIDEN SUPPORT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 17, Charge Hume requested a meeting with Government of National Unity (GNU) Presidential Advisor and Chief Darfur Negotiator Dr. Magzoub al-Khalifa to discuss the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA). The Charge told Khalifa of U.S. plans to support the DPA by assisting the Africa [...]
2006-05-17 14:15:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS KPKO UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1175D-DAY+1: DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: The following cable outlines current activities and events relating to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA): -- JAM Planning Begins -- Khalifa Outlines GNU Strategy for Implementation -- Darfur Leaders Support DPA After Meeting -- Minawi Outreach Has Begun - [...]
2006-05-17 14:30:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF EFIN UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1185D-DAY+2: DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: The following outlines current activities and events relating to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA): -- UNICEF Engages SLA on Child Soldiers -- Janajaweed Attack AU Outside of Kutum -- Darfur Outreach Continues to Yield Benefits -------------------------- [...]
2006-05-18 14:46:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1207D-DAY+5: DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: The following outlines current activities and events relating to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA): -- Charge Meets with AU Ambassador -- Meeting with SAF Operations Chief -- Lawyers Arrested in Nyala -- Pronk Calls Donor Meeting ----------------------- [...]
2006-05-22 12:03:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS KPKO UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1210D-DAY+6: DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: The following outlines current activities and events relating to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA): -- Getting Abdel Wahid to Sign -- AU Report Increased Arab Militia Activity -- MFA Pledges DPA Support -- Interview with Charge Makes Front Page -- Charge [...]
2006-05-23 07:56:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS KPKO PHUM UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1226D-DAY+7: DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: The following outlines current activities and events relating to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA): -- Charge meets with State Minister Al-Waseela -- WFP Returns to Protest Sites, AU CIVPOL Waits -- IRC Staff Continues to be Held or Harassed ------------ [...]
2006-05-23 14:28:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS KPKO PHUM UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1230MEETING WITH UN SPECIAL ENVOY LAKHDAR BRAHIMI
[...] (C) Summary: On May 25 CDA Hume at his request met with UN Special Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi to discuss prospects of transition to a UN peace-keeping force in Darfur. Brahimi was accompanied by A/SYG for peacekeeping, Hedi Annabi. During the 90 minute meeting Brahimi sought USG views on the viab [...]
2006-05-24 12:47:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1240SITREP 9 (D-DAY+8): DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: The following outlines current activities and events relating to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA): -- Inter-SLA Fighting Reported in Birmaza -- Charge Discuss UN Deployment with Brahimi -- Mudawi Tours Darfur for DPA Support -- HAC Demands Technical Agree [...]
2006-05-24 16:22:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS KPKO EAID UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1253SITREP 10 (D-DAY+9): DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: The following cable outlines current activities and events relating to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA): -- Inter-SLA Birmaza Fighting Continues -- Sudan Accepts Joint assessment Mission -- Charge Holds Follow-Up with Kingibe -- AMIS Delivers draft CONOPS [...]
2006-05-25 16:03:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS KPKO EAID UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1254AU HEAD OF MISSION AGREES TO USG SUPPORT FOR
[...] (C) On May 26 CDA Hume, accompanied by USAID Director Almquist and OTI Officer Jeanne Briggs, met AU Head of Mission Kingibe to discuss USG support for Darfur implementation. Following up on his discussion earlier in the week (REF A),Hume reiterated that the USG thought it was urgent to ste [...]
2006-05-25 16:03:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1258 UN Special Envoy Announces UN/AU Joint
[...] SUMMARY. On May 25, UN Special Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi held a briefing with the diplomatic corps on his recent mission to discuss the UN's role in supporting the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA). He said that Government of National Unity (GNU) President Omar Bashir is agreeable to a Joint Assessme [...]
2006-05-26 13:20:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPKO UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1263SITREP 11: DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: The following cable outlines current activities and events relating to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA): -- AMIS Attacked in West Darfur -- Minawi Arrives in El Fasher -- AMIS investigates Birmaza Attacks - South Darfur Wali Promotes DPA -- Military Meet [...]
2006-05-30 08:34:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS KPKO ABLD UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1291SITREP 13: DARFUR SITUATION UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary: The following cable outlines current activities and events relating to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA). - Minawi, AbdelWahid, Kiir meeting set for June 2 - June 1 fighting in North Darfur - NRC to return to South Darfur - Musa Hila [...]
2006-06-01 13:04:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV MOPS KPKO ABLD ASEC UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1368SOUTH SUDAN: VISIT OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL TO JUBA
[...] Summary. The UN Security Council paid a whirlwind visit to Juba on June 8. Led by UK Permanent Representative Emyr Jones Parry, the delegation spent much of its time in meeting with United Nations staff. The only other meetings were with GoSS President Kiir and Vice President Machar and sel [...]
2006-06-09 12:33:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM EPET SU UN PREL
06KHARTOUM1389AU-UN JOINT ASSESSMENT MISSION BRIEFS ON AMIS TO
[...] (C) Summary: During a June 11 briefing of the diplomatic community, AU Peace and Security Commissioner Djinnit and UN U/S General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Marie Guehenno said their joint mission seeks to strengthen AMIS and prepare for a possible transition to a UN peacekeeping operati [...]
2006-06-12 11:46:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO MARR AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1391AU-UN JOINT ASSESSMENT MISSION BRIEFS ON AMIS TO
[...] (C) Summary: During a June 11 briefing of the diplomatic community, AU Peace and Security Commissioner Djinnit and UN U/S General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Marie Guehenno said their joint mission seeks to strengthen AMIS and prepare for a possible transition to a UN peacekeeping operati [...]
2006-06-12 12:00:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO MARR AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1402DARFUR: UN PKO WORRIED ABOUT AU/UN TRANSITION
[...] (C) Summary: The UN is worried about the transition from an AU to a UN peacekeeping force in Darfur, UN Peacekeeping Under SYG Guehenno confided to the Charge on June 12. Guehenno hopes to both bolster the current AU force and pave the way for a UN deployment in January 2007 -- difficult enou [...]
2006-06-13 14:46:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS KPKO SU UN AU
06KHARTOUM1409 SUDAN/DARFUR: Update on Security and
[...] Overview: UNDSS reports that over the past two weeks there has been a notable reduction in clashes between the parties to the Darfur conflict. However, UNDSS observed that inter-SLA conflicts have been on the rise, especially in areas to the north of Kutum in North Darfur State. Our ass [...]
2006-06-14 11:05:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1420 Update on Darfur IOM Detainees Case
[...] Summary: Late on June 14, the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) released the remaining five of seven International Organization for Migration (IOM) staff detained on June 13 by a field commander loyal to the Abdel Wahid faction near Kutum, North Darfur State. The faction suspected the team of ser [...]
2006-06-15 12:01:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1427 SUDAN/DARFUR: CFC Meeting in El Fasher
[...] (SBU) Summary and background: On June 13, the Darfur Ceasefire Commission (CFC) met in El Fasher, Darfur, the first meeting following the May 5 signing of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA). Para 2 presents the notes of Lt. Col. Lee Manning, the U.S. CFC Observer; para 3 is the text of the [...]
2006-06-15 14:51:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO PREF SOCI UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1428 SUDAN/DARFUR: CFC Meeting in El Fasher
[...] (SBU) Summary and background: On June 13, the Darfur Ceasefire Commission (CFC) met in El Fasher, Darfur, the first meeting following the May 5 signing of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA). Para 2 presents the notes of Lt. Col. Lee Manning, the U.S. CFC Observer; para 3 is the text of the Ju [...]
2006-06-16 09:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO PREF SOCI UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1429AU THINKING ABOUT DARFUR-DARFUR DIALOGUE, BUT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The AU has not yet identified a suitable candidate to lead the Darfur-Darfur Dialogue, AU Special Representative Kingibe told CDA Hume, but it has started thinking about possible candidates, as well as models for discussions. Kingibe also thanked the United States for a recent [...]
2006-06-17 13:37:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MOPS KPKO UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1439SUDAN/DARFUR: FUR TRIBAL LEADERS READY FOR PEACE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: SLA/W Leader Abdel Wahid Nur may yet sign the Darfur Peace Agreement, Fur tribal leaders told CDA Hume on June 14. Hume emphasized the USG,s encouragement and support for the peace process, pointing out President Bush,s personal letter to Nur. The leaders -- including some who [...]
2006-06-19 07:16:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KPKO MOPS SU AU UN
06KHARTOUM1458 SUDAN/DARFUR: President Bashir Voices Strong
[...] Summary. In the past two days, President Bashir has spoken out in harsh and negative terms against a UN PKO presence in Darfur. The language is very combative, even for Bashir. End Summary. 2. President Omar al-Bashir has voiced his strong opposition on June 20 to any deployment of in [...]
2006-06-21 13:57:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPKO SOCI AL UN SU
06KHARTOUM1459UN PEACEKEEPING USYG GUEHENNO SEEES AU FALTERING
[...] (C) Summary: UN USYG Guehenno told CDA Hume that, although the situation in Darfur had improved in the wake of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA),the AU mission was weak and liable to falter. The U.S. should make sure that the upcoming African summit backed transition to the UN in no uncertain [...]
2006-06-21 16:27:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPKO MOPS UN SU AU
06KHARTOUM1460CHARGE'S VISIT TO DARFUR: SIX WEEKS AFTER DPA, A
[...] (C) Summary: A tentative peace has emerged in Darfur six weeks after the signing of the Darfur Peace Agreement. However, more must be done to create security around IDP camps and build confidence in the peace process. Some attacks between rebel groups continue, and banditry remains rife. Go [...]
2006-06-21 18:06:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KPKO MOPS SU AU UN
06KHARTOUM1475SUDAN/DARFUR: SUDAN REJECTS UN PKO; UN DEVISES
[...] (C) Summary: In separate readouts, joint AU-UN Technical Assessment Mission officials stated that Sudan had decided not to permit a transition from the African Union Mission to Sudan to a UN peacekeeping operation, and a UN military planner provided details about its plans for a transition to [...]
2006-06-22 18:30:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPKO MARR AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1485SUDAN/DARFUR: CHARGE PRESSES KIIR ON UN
[...] (C) Following a June 23 Assessment and Evaluation Commission meeting in Juba, CDA Hume pressed First Vice President Salva Kiir to use his influence to gain approval for a UN peackeeping deployment in Darfur. "President Beshir asked the United States to help him in Darfur, but now he says he d [...]
2006-06-25 14:45:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPKO MOPS SU AU UN
06KHARTOUM1488DARFUR: JAMOUS OUT; UNMIS FLIGHT OPERATIONS DOWN
[...] (C) SLA/M Leader Mini Minawi released former SLA/M humanitarian coordinator Suleiman Jamous to UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) officials in North Darfur on June 22, as promised (reftel). Jamous did not appear to have been mistreated while in custody, according to UNMIS, but does suffer from a bad [...]
2006-06-26 11:14:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM SU UN
06KHARTOUM1491DARFUR: JAMOUS OUT; UNMIS FLIGHT OPERATIONS DOWN
[...] (C) SLA/M Leader Mini Minawi released former SLA/M humanitarian coordinator Suleiman Jamous to UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) officials in North Darfur on June 22, as promised (reftel). Jamous did not appear to have been mistreated while in custody, according to UNMIS, but does suffer from a bad [...]
2006-06-26 12:41:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM SU UN
06KHARTOUM1514 Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
[...] Security Update: A. The security situation in North Darfur remains tense. Reports have been received of Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) factional clashes, confrontations between Zaghawa and Fur ethnic groups, and aggressive posturing of the SLA faction led by Abdul Wahid. B. On June 27, [...]
2006-06-27 14:49:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1538DARFUR DPA SUPPORT TEAM FIRST IMPRESSIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Initial impressions from an orientation tour for the DPA Support Team to El Fasher confirmed the DPA implementation faces many challenges. There is no visible sign of DPA implementation taking place on the ground. The most significant contributing factors are a lack of AMIS cap [...]
2006-06-29 10:16:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPKO SOCI US UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1539ABDULWAHID NUR MAY BE READY TO SIGN DARFUR PEACE
[...] (C) Summary: SLA/M leader Abdulwahid Nur may be ready to sign the Darfur Peace Agreement, his father-in-law, Abdulgassem Seif al-Din, told CDA Hume on June 29. Abdulwahid ha7 Q:"Tr U.S. support in flying to Asmara to meet Abdulwahid as early as July 1; Post is working with USAID/OTI to make [...]
2006-06-29 10:35:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KPKO SU AU UN
06KHARTOUM1548SUDAN: UN SUPPORT FOR DPA IMPLEMENTATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Despite GNU opposition to UNPKO in Darfur, the UN is preparing several avenues of support for the DPA, including transferring resources to the AU and seconding staff. It also hopes to coordinate other donor DPA support, such as the two recently arrived UK media advisors. Top [...]
2006-07-02 12:37:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL KPKO PGOV SOCI US UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1549UN SRSYG PRONK BLOG CRITIQUES DPA
[...] (C) Summary: Media accounts of UN SRSYG Pronk's weblog selectively quote him as calling for re-writing of the Darfur Peace Agreement, and criticizing the agreement for not including the Abdel Wahid SLM faction and the African Union for its limited capacity to implement the agreement. A fulle [...]
2006-07-02 13:50:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO SOCI AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1558 UNSRSG Pronk Elaborates on Blog
[...] SRSG Pronk's blog of June 28 continues to draw attention, and he is now trying to clarify what he wrote. An editorial in the Sudan Vision Daily, a pro-government daily newspaper, states in its July 3 edition that Pronk's blog represents a "complete U-turn," and that this would infuriate both [...]
2006-07-03 07:33:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPKO SOCI AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1559 SUDAN/DARFUR: SPLM REJECTS BASHIR'S POSITION
[...] (SBU) Summary: First VP Salva Kiir and other key leaders of the SPLM have publicly announced that they have no objection to UN peacekeeping in Darfur. They add that they were not consulted by the NCP with regard to President Bashir's enunciation of a strong rejection of a transition to the U [...]
2006-07-03 10:28:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KPKO SOCI PINR PREL AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1560DPA IMPLEMENTATION: NEXT STEPS
[...] (C) Summary: Charge chaired a meeting of AU partner representatives July 1 on next steps in DPA implementation. The participants agreed the challenges included institutional weakness on the part of the AU, the continued issue of non-signatories, and the uncertainty of AMIS to UN PKO transitio [...]
2006-07-03 12:52:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO SOCI AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1562STILL A CHANCE TO NEGOTIATE ON PEACEKEEPING IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: There is still a chance for negotiations with the UN on peacekeeping in Darfur, Presidential Advisor Magzoub al-Khalifa told CDA Hume on July 3, though the objective should be peace, not the deployment of UN peackeepers. Conditions on the ground had improved since the signing of [...]
2006-07-03 14:13:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KPKO UN AU SU
06KHARTOUM1563MINNI MINAWI: ENCOURAGES DPA SUPPORT, CRITICIZES
[...] (C) Summary: During three days of a visit by S/CRS Officer Wilson, SLM leader Minni Minawi said he was speaking to villagers to encourage their support for the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA),criticized AMIS for slow implementation of the DPA, asked for U.S. DPA security arrangements verifiers, [...]
2006-07-03 16:20:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO SOCI AU UN SU
06KHARTOUM1565DARFUR: BASHIR WANTS DIALOGUE ON PEACEKEEPING
[...] (C) Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir wants to open a dialogue with the United States about peacekeeping in Darfur, Presidential Advisor Magzoub al-Khalifa told CDA Hume on July 5. In a previously unscheduled meeting -- which Magzoub had urgently requested only hours before -- Magzoub said he [...]
2006-07-05 09:35:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KPKO SU US AU UN
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