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| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05MANAMA1767 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES UPCOMING LEGISLATION WITH [...] (C) The Ambassador November 27 spoke with Council of Representative (COR - elected lower house of parliament) Speaker Khalifa Al Dhahrani about the legislative agenda for the current session. Al Dhahrani explained that the COR had decided to hold a series of extraordinary sessions to address [...] |
2005-11-30 10:35:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM BA REFORM ECTRD BILAT OFFICIALS POL |
| 05MANAMA1810 |
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT TOWNSEND'S DECEMBER 2 [...] (C) Summary: Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism (APHSCT) Frances Fragos Townsend met with Kuwaiti National Security Bureau President Shaikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah December 2 on the margins of the IISS Gulf Security Dialogue conference in Manama. Shaikh Sab [...] |
2005-12-10 12:47:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ASEC PARM PGOV KISL BA KU REGION OFFICIALS CTR |
| 05MANAMA1811 |
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT TOWNSEND'S DECEMBER 2 [...] (C) Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism (APHSCT) Frances Fragos Townsend met with United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Abdalla Rashid Al Noaimi December 2 on the margins of the IISS Gulf Security Dialogue conference in Manama. APH [...] |
2005-12-10 12:47:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ASEC PARM PGOV KISL BA AE CTR OFFICIALS REGION |
| 05MANAMA1812 |
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT TOWNSEND'S DECEMBER 3 [...] (C) Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism (APHSCT) Frances Fragos Townsend met with Bahraini Crown Prince Salman December 3 on the margins of the IISS Gulf Security Dialogue conference in Manama. APHSCT Townsend praised Bahrain's role in hosting the conference [...] |
2005-12-10 13:38:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PTER ASEC PARM PGOV ETRD BA POL OFFICIALS REFORM CTR |
| 05MANAMA1829 |
NAVCENT COMMANDER MAKES INITIAL CALLS ON BAHRAIN [...] (C) The Crown Prince, DPM Shaikh Mohammed, and MFA Minister of State Abdul Ghaffar all praised the positive role played by the U.S. Navy, both in Bahrain and in the region, during introductory calls December 10 by newly-arrived NAVCENT Commander Vice Admiral Walsh. All three raised the Navy [...] |
2005-12-12 08:56:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR BA BILAT OFFICIALS REGION |
| 05MANAMA1833 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES DEMONSTRATIONS AND IRAN WITH [...] (C) Summary: During a meeting with the Ambassador December 4 newly-appointed Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and head of the Central Informatics Organization Shaikh Ahmed Bin Ateyatalla Al Khalifa expressed dismay at recent public disturbances, saying that they damage the business clim [...] |
2005-12-12 12:33:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON BA REGION POL OFFICIALS |
| 05MANAMA1835 |
AMBASSADOR TAHIR-KHELI DISCUSSES UN REFORM WITH [...] (C) Summary: Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State on UN Reform Ambassador Tahir-Kheli met in separate meetings December 7 with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Information Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Assistant Undersecretary for Political A [...] |
2005-12-12 13:06:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER KUNR BA OFFICIALS ROW |
| 05MANAMA1836 |
DAS GRAY DISCUSSES REGIONAL ISSUES WITH FOREIGN [...] (C) NEA DAS Gordon Gray met December 4 with Bahrain Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Al-Khalifa for a discussion of regional issues. On Iraq, Shaikh Khalid said he was urging Arab Foreign Ministers discussing Iraq reconciliation to meet in Baghdad. Not doing so sends the wrong message. He talk [...] |
2005-12-13 06:03:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD BTIO BA ECTRD OFFICIALS REGION |
| 05MANAMA1860 |
AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH LEADING SHIA OPPOSITION [...] (C) In a December 14 meeting with the Ambassador, Al-Wifaq President Shaikh Ali Salman stated that support within Al-Wifaq to end its boycott and participate in the 2006 parliamentary elections was strong, and that he expected Al-Wifaq to win a maximum of 15 out of 40 seats in the Council of R [...] |
2005-12-19 12:29:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BA OFFICIALS POL REFORM |
| 05MANAMA1880 |
NAVCENT COMMANDER MAKES INITIAL CALLS ON BAHRAIN [...] (C) The Crown Prince, DPM Shaikh Mohammed, and MFA Minister of State Abdul Ghaffar all praised the positive role played by the U.S. Navy, both in Bahrain and in the region, during introductory calls December 10 by newly-arrived NAVCENT Commander Vice Admiral Walsh. All three raised the Navy [...] |
2005-12-21 10:59:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR BA OFFICIALS REGION BILAT |
| 05MANAMA1882 |
BAHRAINI OPTIMISM ON FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE [...] (C) During a meeting with the DCM December 19, MFA Assistant Undersecretary for Coordination and Follow-Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa expressed optimism and confidence after returning from the Foundation for the Future meeting at the Dead Sea in Jordan. He also expressed satisf [...] |
2005-12-21 12:00:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KMPI BA OFFICIALS REGION |
| 05MANAMA1889 |
GENERAL ABIZAID DISCUSSES IRAQ, IRAN WITH CROWN [...] (C) Centcom Commander General Abizaid December 21 met separately with Crown Prince Salman and Defense Minister Shaikh Khalifa and discussed the situation in Iraq, Iranian influence in Iraq, Al Qaida, Afghanistan, and the bilateral military relationship. Regarding Iraq, both the CP and DefMin [...] |
2005-12-23 09:46:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR BA IZ IR BILAT OFFICIALS CTR REGION |
| 05MANAMA1907 |
SENIOR BAHRAIN OFFICIAL ARTICULATES CONCERNS RE [...] (C) During a December 26 meeting with the Ambassador, Minister of Industry and Commerce (and confidant of the King) Hassan Fakhro asked about the recent elections in Iraq. When the Ambassador responded by discussing the many positive aspects of the elections, including the overall large turnout [...] |
2005-12-27 11:14:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL BA OFFICIALS REGION POL |
| 05MANAMA1919 |
NEWLY-ELECTED BAHRAIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND [...] In a December 28 meeting with the newly-elected Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors, the Ambassador exchanged ideas with Board Chairman Dr. Essam Abdullah Fakhro on ways to promote trade and investment opportunities under the recently ratified U.S. - Bahrain Free Trade [...] |
2005-12-28 15:01:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON BA OFFICIALS ECTRD BILAT |
| 06MAAMA2067 |
SENATOR NELON AND CROWN PRINCE DISCUSS REGIONAL [...] No summary [...] |
2006-12-26 07:15:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA REGION OFFICIALS OREP PTER |
| 06MANAMA1030 |
INTERIOR MINISTER ON GCC COUNTER-TERRORISM CENTER [...] (S) Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa told EmbOffs June 7 that he and the other GCC Interior Ministers had discussed the mission of a regional counter-terrorism center during a recent meeting held in Abu Dhabi. The meeting came as a result of a decision by GCC heads of [...] |
2006-06-12 14:01:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PTER ASEC BA REGION BILAT CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA106 |
FOREIGN MINISTER ON IRAQ, PALESTINIANS [...] (C) In a January 21 meeting covering several subjects (septels), Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa told the Ambassador that the Iraq election results were good because they encouraged all segments of society to participate in the political system. Iraq needs social peace an [...] |
2006-01-25 06:36:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL KDEM BA REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1063 |
FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSSES GCC MEETING ON IRAN [...] (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Al-Khalifa, during a June 13 conversation with the Ambassador, stated that the GCC Foreign Minister meeting on Iran held in Riyadh on June 10 reached no specific conclusions. He said there was great appreciation for the Secretary's May 31 announcement on Ir [...] |
2006-06-14 10:16:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA IR REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1145 |
IRAN PROPOSES JULY 8 IRAQ NEIGHBORS MEETING [...] (C) In a June 25 meeting covering several subjects (septels), Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa told the Ambassador that the Iranian Ambassador one day earlier had delivered an invitation for Bahrain to attend an Iraq Neighbors Conference in Tehran on July 8. The Minister n [...] |
2006-06-26 13:10:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA IR IZ REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1163 |
FOREIGN MINISTER FLAGS HARM DONE BY GTMO ISSUE [...] (S) The Ambassador June 25 delivered Ref A diplomatic note concerning the proposed visit of Bahraini security officials to GTMO to Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. The Minister thanked the Ambassador for the response and said he would get back to us on proposed travel det [...] |
2006-06-28 11:59:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL KAWC PTER OPDC BA BILAT CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1174 |
BAHRAIN: TEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL MECHANISM FOR [...] No summary [...] |
2006-06-28 14:15:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL EAID BA IS REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1190 |
BAHRAIN: UNDERCUTTING IRAN'S RESCHEDULED [...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief July 2 delivered Ref A demarche concerning the planned July 8 Iraq Neighbors Conference in Iran to MFA Director for Bilateral Affairs Dhafer Al Umran. Al Umran said it would be usual practice for Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa to attend a conference lik [...] |
2006-07-03 09:20:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV BA IZ IR REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1313 |
TFLE01: FM SHAIKH KHALID ON LEBANON, ROADMAP [...] (C) In a meeting with the Ambassador July 18, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid was clearly anguished about the hostilities in Lebanon. The Lebanese have worked so hard to bring their country back from civil war, but now there is much destruction and many civilian deaths. Shaikh Khalid voiced [...] |
2006-07-19 11:29:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER BA REGION CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1354 |
BAHRAIN: P5+1 INCENTIVE PACKAGE FOR IRAN [...] (C) PolOff July 24 delivered reftel demarche on the Iran P5 1 incentive package to MFA Director for Bilateral Affairs Dr. Dhafer Al Umran. Al Umran's initial reaction was that the package is quite extensive and includes many concrete benefits for Iran. He then asked about the inclusion of p [...] |
2006-07-26 09:42:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PARM PREL BA IR EU AORC REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA137 |
BAHRAIN: REACTION TO HAMAS VICTORY [...] (U) The press reported January 29 that King Hamad, Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa, and Crown Prince Shaikh Salman each sent telegrams to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas Political Bureau Chief Khalid Mashaal praising them on the success of the parliamentary elections. They also co [...] |
2006-01-30 13:10:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL KDEM BA OFFICIALS REGION |
| 06MANAMA1534 |
BAHRAIN: DEMARCHE IN ADVANCE OF AUGUST 20 ARAB [...] (C) The Charge August 19 delivered reftel demarche concerning the August 20 Arab League Ministerial meeting in Cairo to MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa. Before responding to the points delivered, Shaikh Abdul Aziz asked if [...] |
2006-08-19 14:00:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA LE IS REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1599 |
KING STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF U.S. ROLE IN REGIONAL [...] (S) Summary. Bahrain's King Hamad, during an August 29 discussion with the Ambassador, repeatedly stressed the value he placed on the U.S. relationship, and the importance of the U.S. role in maintaining peace and security in the region. He expected Bahrain to initiate discussions shortly with [...] |
2006-08-31 09:27:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PGOV BA OFFICIALS REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA164 |
AMBASSADOR'S FEBRUARY 4 MEETING WITH PM SHAIKH [...] (C) In their February 4 meeting, Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and the Ambassador discussed Ashoura processions and the appearance of posters of foreign Shia leaders, rule of law, Commerce Secretary Gutierrez's upcoming visit, and U.S.-Bahrain free trade agreement (FTA) [...] |
2006-02-06 09:36:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON ETRD BA BILAT OFFICIALS ECTRD POL |
| 06MANAMA1680 |
BAHRAIN MONETARY AGENCE BECOMES CENTRAL BANK [...] No summary [...] |
2006-09-20 13:50:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON OFFICIALS BA ECTRD |
| 06MANAMA1691 |
MINISTER OF STATE FOR CABINET AFFAIRS EXPLAINS [...] (C) The Ambassador September 19 met with Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shaikh Ahmed bin Attiyatallah, who is responsible for carrying out many aspects of the upcoming parliamentary and municipal elections. Shaikh Ahmed said King Hamad would soon officially announce the dates of the t [...] |
2006-09-21 15:45:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL REFORM OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1763 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES DOMESTIC, REGIONAL ISSUES [...] (C) The Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid October 5 and discussed NDI, Bahraini elections, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) meeting in Havana, friction between Jordan and Qatar, and the Ambassador's participation in a trade promotion trip in the U.S. On NDI, Shaikh Khalid said [...] |
2006-10-10 10:54:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KMPI BA OFFICIALS BILAT POL |
| 06MANAMA180 |
FOREIGN MINISTER ON IRAN: WE'RE WORRIED AND NEED [...] (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid told the Ambassador February 7 that Bahrain supported the IAEA referral of Iran to the UN and suggested involving India more directly in the issue to apply greater pressure to Iran. Shaikh Khalid, who had visited Tehran January 28-29, stated that Foreign Mi [...] |
2006-02-08 09:32:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP MARR PARM BA IR REGION OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA182 |
FOREIGN MINISTER HOPES FOR HAMAS FOCUS ON INTERNAL [...] (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid told the Ambassador February 7 that Bahrain had adopted a wait-and-see approach to a Hamas government. He noted a change in tone from Hamas: during the election campaign, it had delivered clear statements on its positions, but since winning, the statements [...] |
2006-02-09 06:43:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL BA IS OFFICIALS REGION |
| 06MANAMA1844 |
DEPUTY PM TELLS GSD DELEGATION THE BEST DEFENSE IS [...] (S) Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak told the visiting interagency Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) delegation October 18 that Iran is a diplomatic, military, and political threat to the countries of the region and that the best defense is to show you are prepared for possible fu [...] |
2006-10-31 07:27:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR PARM BA IR REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1849 |
KING HAMAD SUPPORTS GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE [...] (S) King Hamad October 18 told the interagency Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) delegation that he wants to work with the U.S. on creating a new comprehensive defense strategy for the region in light of recent developments. He commended the U.S.'s bilateral approach to each of the GCC states and [...] |
2006-11-01 07:51:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR PARM BA IR REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1850 |
CROWN PRINCE TELLS GSD DELEGATION THAT U.S., GCC [...] (S) Crown Prince Salman told the interagency Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) delegation that the U.S. and its GCC allies need to send a strong message to Iran, and suggested holding a major military exercise in the region. He thought it would be "a great motivator" for the other GCC countries f [...] |
2006-11-01 07:51:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR PARM BA IR REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1851 |
MFA PLEASED WITH SUBSTANCE OF GSD INITIATIVE [...] (S) MFA Assistant Under Secretary Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak told the interagency Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) delegation October 18 that the Dialogue is a serious effort with "substance, not just ideas" to deal with regional security. He sees U.S. proposals to improve bilateral military [...] |
2006-11-01 07:52:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR PARM BA IR REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1908 |
U/S HUGHES, ISLAMIC AFFAIRS MINISTRY DISCUSS [...] (U) This is an action request; please see para 10. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) In a discussion with senior Ministry of Islamic Affairs officials November 1, U/S Hughes sought to elicit ideas for continued cooperation to broaden the reach of the message of religious tolerance and to [...] |
2006-11-09 05:59:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL OEXC OIIP PTER KISL BA OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1938 |
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER ADDRESSES FTA, NDI, ELECTIONS [...] (C) In their November 9 meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak agreed with the Ambassador's suggestion that the GOB should launch a roadshow led by a senior official to promote the U.S.-Bahrain free trade agreement in the United States. Regarding NDI, Shaikh Mohammed said [...] |
2006-11-16 12:34:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD KDEM KMPI BA BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1972 |
KING, NAVY SECRETARY DISCUSS BILATERAL RELATIONS, [...] (S) King Hamad told Secretary of the Navy Winter November 26 that Bahrain's relationship with the U.S. Navy was fundamental to the stability and prosperity of the country and region. The Navy has been an ambassador and liaison between the two countries and Bahrain has benefited from joint ex [...] |
2006-11-28 10:47:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR MOPS BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1988 |
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY DISCUSSES MILITARY [...] (S) Minister of Defense General Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa told Secretary of the Navy Winter November 26 that the long standing presence of the US Navy in Bahrain and the warm relationship between Bahrain and the US is a stabilizing force given Bahrain's "unpredictable neighbors." He [...] |
2006-12-03 11:59:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR MOPS BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1989 |
FOREIGN MINISTER TELLS NAVY SECRETARY U.S. IS [...] (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid November 26 welcomed Secretary of the Navy Winter to Bahrain and thanked him for SIPDIS all the United States does to promote stability and security in the region, saying the U.S. is Bahrain's "number one ally and friend." Referring to the U.S.-Bahrain fr [...] |
2006-12-03 12:00:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA2060 |
FOREIGN MINISTER COVERS REGIONAL ISSUES WITH [...] (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid told the Ambassador December 14 that Iranian Foreign Minister Mottaki had used "typically harsh" language in his speech at the December 8-10 IISS conference in Bahrain. When asked why the King had met with Mottaki, Shaikh Khalid said that the GOB had not re [...] |
2006-12-20 11:12:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA2067 |
SENATOR NELSON AND CROWN PRINCE DISCUSS REGIONAL [...] (C) In their December 18 meeting, Crown Prince Salman told Senator Nelson that Bahrain is 100 percent committed to the bilateral relationship and credited the United States with protecting the stability and security of the region. The Senator briefed Shaikh Salman on his recent meeting with S [...] |
2006-12-26 07:15:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER OREP BA REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA2085 |
FOREIGN MINISTER TELLS AMBASSADOR THAT GCC PLUS [...] (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid and the Ambassador December 28 discussed next steps in the GCC Plus Two mechanism, Iraq, Omani Minister Bin Alawi's visit to Bahrain, Somalia, the status of U.S. Navy dependents, and Guantanamo, among other issues. Shaikh Khalid urged that the GCC Plus Two [...] |
2006-12-29 07:04:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA22 |
INTERIOR MINISTER DISCUSSES SECURITY ISSUES WITH [...] (C) Begin Summary: Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid praised the strong historic relationship between the governments of Bahrain and the United States during his December 20 meeting with NAVCENT Commander Vice Admiral Walsh. Senior MOI officials provided a comprehensive brief discussing t [...] |
2006-01-04 14:19:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC BA MARR PREL BILAT CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA236 |
ISLAMIC AFFAIRS UNDER SECRETARY SUPPORTS ENHANCED [...] (C) The Ambassador called on Islamic Affairs Under Secretary Dr. Fareed Muftah February 7 to discuss cultural SIPDIS exchanges and religious issues in Bahrain. Muftah characterized the October 2005 visit of Georgetown University Chaplain Imam Yahya Hendi as "very effective" in promoting c [...] |
2006-02-19 14:00:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SCUL OEXC KPAO KISL KIRF BA REFORM OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA238 |
SCENESETTER FOR COMMERCE SECRETARY GUTIERREZ'S [...] (C) Mr. Secretary, we warmly welcome your February 26-28 visit to Bahrain. Interest in doing business with the United States is at a peak with recent ratification by both countries' legislatures of the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA). We are now working closely with the senior Bahra [...] |
2006-02-19 14:33:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON ETRD BEXP OVIP BA BILAT ECTRD OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA243 |
AMBASSADOR AND CROWN PRINCE DISCUSS FTA AND IRAN [...] (C) In their February 19 meeting, Crown Prince Shaikh Salman told the Ambassador that he would deliver a speech at the February 27 conference on the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA), at which Commerce Secretary Gutierrez also will speak. The CP said the government was still considerin [...] |
2006-02-20 10:34:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD OVIP BA IR ECTRD REGION OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA245 |
TREASURY UNDERSECRETARY STUART LEVEY VISITS [...] (C) Summary. On January 23, 2006 Treasury Undersecretary Stuart Levey visited Bahrain and met with Rasheed Al-Maraj, Governor of the Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA), Sheikh Ebrahim Al Khalifah, Undersecretary for the Ministry of Finance, Adel Qulish, Middle East and North African Financial [...] |
2006-02-20 11:15:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ETTC KTFN EFIN PTER PREL CVIS KVPR BA KSEP REGION OFFICIALS ECTRD |
| 06MANAMA275 |
BAHRAIN FM PLEASED WITH ABU DHABI MEETING WITH [...] (C) In a brief conversation with the Ambassador February 25, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Al-Khalifa expressed great pleasure with the opportunity to meet with the Secretary and fellow GCC Ministers in Abu Dhabi February 23, terming it a "wonderful meeting." Focusing on the discussions about [...] |
2006-02-25 14:42:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA REGION OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA305 |
SECRETARY DISCUSSES FTA WITH MINISTER OF INDUSTRY [...] (SBU) Summary. Minister of Industry and Commerce Hassan Fakhro told visiting Commerce Secretary Gutierrez February 27 that the Cabinet would forward most IPR implementing legislation for the FTA to the National Assembly in the coming days, and that the copyright legislation should follow soon [...] |
2006-03-01 10:11:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD PREL OVIP SECRETARY OF COMMERCE GUTIERREZ REGION OFFICIALS ECTRD BILAT |
| 06MANAMA314 |
COMMERCE SECRETARY GUTIERREZ MEETINGS WITH PRIME [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa welcomed Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez February 27, voicing SIPDIS appreciation for his visit and the Secretary's support for the U.S.-Bahrain FTA. The PM stressed the importance of stability in the region for development and urged the U [...] |
2006-03-01 14:59:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD PREL PGOV BEXP BA REGION OFFICIALS ECTRD BILAT |
| 06MANAMA326 |
SECRETARY GUTIERREZ MEETS WITH KING HAMAD: FTA, [...] (C) Summary. In a February 27 meeting with visiting Commerce Secretary Gutierrez, King Hamad strongly praised the strength of the U.S.-Bahrain relationship, said that Bahrain can never forget what the U.S. has done for it, and stressed the importance of the Free Trade Agreement for Bahrain. He [...] |
2006-03-05 09:00:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA IS QA ETRD OVIP SECRETARY OF COMMERCE GUTIERREZ BILAT ECTRD OFFICIALS REGION |
| 06MANAMA333 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES SECURITY ISSUES WITH INTERIOR [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador, in a February 12 meeting with Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, discussed recent Ashoora celebrations in Bahrain, reviewed worldwide reactions to the release of Danish cartoon depiction's of the Muslim Prophet Mohammed, and was provided wit [...] |
2006-03-05 15:13:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ASEC BA PGOV PHUM PTER OFFICIALS BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA358 |
AMBASSADOR'S MARCH 7 MEETING WITH DEPUTY PRIME [...] (C) The Ambassador and Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak March 7 discussed Crown Prince Salman's upcoming visit to Washington, elections in Bahrain, trafficking in persons, and the anti-terrorism law. During his March 19-21 visit, the CP will discuss the U.S.-Bahrain Free Tra [...] |
2006-03-08 06:29:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD PHUM KNNP PTER OVIP KDEM KPAL BA REGION OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA365 |
FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSSES IRAN, HAMAS WITH [...] (C) In a March 8 meeting with visiting Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Ambassador Stephen Bosworth, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Al-Khalifa reviewed Bahrain's views on Iran and Hamas. Shaikh Khalid said that Bahrain is "really worried" about Iran. Bahrain prefers a diplo [...] |
2006-03-08 14:41:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA IR IS REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA4 |
GCC SUMMIT: BAHRAIN FOCUSES ON IRAN [...] (C) Summary: Bahrain Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid told the Ambassador that GCC FM Rashid Abdullah's post-GCC Summit comments about Iran's nuclear program reflected GCC concerns more than the watered-down language in the Summit's final statement. GCC members were not happy with Amre Moussa's [...] |
2006-01-02 11:35:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD PGOV KNNP BA IR OFFICIALS REGION |
| 06MANAMA409 |
LUNCHEON WITH KING HAMAD [...] (C) King Hamad, during a March 13 luncheon, had high praise for the U.S. and its positive role in maintaining stability in the Gulf. "Without you," he stated, "we'd be squashed." He made clear his concern for Iran, both as a regional power and as a meddling force inside Bahrain. Iran can be expecte [...] |
2006-03-15 13:42:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM BA IR REGION OFFICIALS POL BILAT |
| 06MANAMA442 |
DEPUTY PM, FOREIGN MINISTER AGREE TO COUNSELOR [...] (S) State Department Counselor Zelikow met separately with Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa March 12 to initiate a strategic dialogue on regional security, including concerns about Iran. They agreed with the [...] |
2006-03-20 05:45:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PARM PTER MARR EFIN KISL KNNP BA IR REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA443 |
COUNSELOR ZELIKOW DISCUSSES IRAN AND IRAQ WITH [...] (C) Summary: State Department Counselor Zelikow met March 12 with Shura Council members Dr. Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Ibrahim Mohamed Bashmi, both of whom are on the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and National Security Committee, to discuss Iraq, Iran and domestic issues in Bahrain. Dr. [...] |
2006-03-20 05:52:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM PTER MARR EFIN KISL KNNP BA IR IZ BILAT OFFICIALS REGION |
| 06MANAMA497 |
MINISTER OF INTERIOR DISCUSSES SECURITY ISSUES [...] (S/NF) Summary. The Ambassador reviewed security and counterterrorism concerns in a March 25 meeting with Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid. The Ambassador, while expressing great appreciation for the excellent cooperation across the board in addressing our security and CT concerns, advised t [...] |
2006-03-27 10:31:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC PTER BA OFFICIALS CTR REGION |
| 06MANAMA505 |
MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE APPLAUDS U.S. [...] Minister of Industry and Commerce Hassan Fakhro met with Ambassador Monroe, Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) Attorney Advisor James Filpi and International Trade Specialist Kamlesh Shah March 15 to discuss CLDP's progress in Bahrain. Filpi told Fakhro he had met with Economic Develop [...] |
2006-03-27 13:24:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EIND EINV ETRD ECON BA ECTRD OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA530 |
SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY JOSEPH'S APRIL 8 [...] (C) We warmly welcome Under Secretary Joseph's April 8 visit to Bahrain. The visit comes during a period of high-level bilateral engagement, which the Bahrainis seek and appreciate. In the past six weeks, Commerce Secretary Gutierrez and State Department Counselor Zelikow came to Bahrain (R [...] |
2006-03-29 14:22:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PARM PTER BA BILAT CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA559 |
BAHRAIN: EXPANDING PSI PARTICIPATION IN THE [...] (S) Pol/Econ Chief April 5 delivered reftel demarche concerning expanding participation in the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) in the Middle East to MFA Director for Bilateral Affairs Dhafer Al Umran. Al Umran's response focused on two main issues - other regional countries' particip [...] |
2006-04-05 09:34:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP BA BILAT CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA595 |
U/S JOSEPH DISCUSSES IRAN AND PSI WITH BAHRAINI FM [...] (C) Summary: Foreign Minister Shaikh Khaled Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa told Arms Control and International Security U/S Robert Joseph April 8 that the GOB shares U.S. concerns about Iran's export of terrorism and development of nuclear weapons. He gave strong indications that Bahrain would suppor [...] |
2006-04-12 13:43:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PARM PGOV PREL BA IR OFFICIALS REGION CTR |
| 06MANAMA724 |
MFA READOUT OF PALESTINIAN FOREIGN MINISTER'S [...] (C) In a meeting covering several subjects (septels), the Ambassador April 26 asked MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa for a readout of Palestinian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Al Zahar's April 24 visit to Bahrain. Shaikh Abdul Az [...] |
2006-04-26 11:47:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL BA REGION CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA727 |
UPS AND DOWNS IN BAHRAIN'S RELATIONS WITH IRAN [...] (C) In a meeting covering several subjects (septels), the Ambassador April 26 asked MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa about the latest developments in Bahrain's relations with Iran, most notably President Ahmadi-Nejad's recent [...] |
2006-04-26 14:28:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PTER BA IR REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA755 |
BAHRAIN: NATO-MIDDLE EAST SECURITY COOPERATION [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-01 11:51:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR BA ROW OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA797 |
BAHRAIN: MAY 6 GCC HEADS OF STATE CONSULTATIVE [...] (S) In a meeting covering several subjects (septels), the Ambassador May 6 delivered Ref A letter from the President and Ref B demarche on the GCC heads of state Consultative Meeting to Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa a few hours before the Minister and King Hamad departed [...] |
2006-05-07 13:46:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER MOPS BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA804 |
AMBASSADOR PRESSES FOREIGN MINISTER FOR FAVORABLE [...] (C) In a meeting covering several subjects (septels), the Ambassador May 6 pressed Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa for a favorable resolution to the National Democratic Institute's (NDI) outstanding legal status in Bahrain. Referring to Deputy National Security Advisor Ab [...] |
2006-05-08 07:27:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KMPI KDEM BA BILAT REFORM OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA806 |
FOREIGN MINISTER'S READOUT OF PALESTINIAN FM AL [...] (C) In a May 6 meeting covering several subjects (septels), the Ambassador, noting that he had not met with him since Palestinian Foreign Minister Al Zahar's April 24 visit to Bahrain, asked Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa for a readout of the visit. Shaikh Khalid said he [...] |
2006-05-08 09:54:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL BA REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA818 |
CENTRAL COMMAND GENERAL ABIZAID'S MAY 8 MEETING [...] (C) Centcom Commander General Abizaid met with Crown Prince Salman May 8 and discussed the May 6 GCC Consultative Meeting in Riyadh, the Iranian threat, building up defenses in the Gulf, and the situation in Iraq. The CP said the GCC leaders were far more cooperative towards each other than i [...] |
2006-05-09 11:40:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS BA IR IZ REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA89 |
DELIVERY OF DIPNOTE ON BAHRAINI DETAINEES AT GTMO [...] (S) The Ambassador January 21 delivered Ref A diplomatic note concerning the health, treatment, and status of the three remaining Bahraini detainees at Guantanamo to Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa in a meeting covering several issues (septels). Shaikh Khalid asked about [...] |
2006-01-23 11:51:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | KAWC PREL PTER ASEC OPDC BA OFFICIALS CTR BILAT |
| 06MANAMA91 |
BAHRAIN: REPORTING IRAN TO THE UNITED NATIONS [...] (C) This is an action request; please see para 5. 2. (C) The Ambassador January 21 delivered Ref B demarche concerning reporting Iran to the UN Security Council to Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. Shaikh Khalid said that he had met recently with the EU-3 Ambassadors, [...] |
2006-01-23 12:45:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PARM PREL AORC BA IR OFFICIALS REGION ROW |
| 06MANAMA92 |
MFA SEEKS FAVORABLE RESOLUTION TO NDI'S STATUS IN [...] (C) During a January 21 meeting with Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa covering several subjects (septels), the Ambassador stated that the U.S. Government strongly supported the National Democratic Institute's (NDI) democracy project in Bahrain and was concerned about the Ja [...] |
2006-01-23 12:46:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KMPI BA REFORM OFFICIALS POL |
| 06MANAMA923 |
AMBASSADOR AND CUSTOMS HEAD OPEN MEPI IPR [...] (U) The Ambassador joined President of Customs, Ports and Free Zones Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Al-Khalifa May 21 to open a MEPI-funded USPTO Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Border Enforcement Workshop. The two met on May 22 to discuss bilateral cooperation to enhance Bahrain's port security. [...] |
2006-05-28 12:48:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | EWWT ECON ASEC KMPI BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA936 |
DPM SHAIKH MOHAMMED DISCUSSES IRAN, IRAQ, NDI WITH [...] (C) Summary. In a May 29 meeting with the Ambassador, DPM Shaikh Mohammed welcomed continued dialogue on Iran, saying it would be vital to get as accurate intelligence as we can on Iran's nuclear program. On Iraq, he urged that new Iraqi ministers make a greater effort to reach out to their B [...] |
2006-05-30 06:09:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM IR IZ BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA937 |
SUPREME COUNCIL FOR DEFENSE SECGEN REQUESTS U.S. [...] (C) The Ambassador called on the Secretary General for the recently-formed Supreme Council for Defense, Shaikh Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, on May 28. Shaikh Ahmed said King Hamad meets daily with the Council, which is composed of the King, Crown Prince, Ministers of Defense, Foreign Affairs [...] |
2006-05-30 06:13:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR KDEM KMPI BA REGION OFFICIALS POL |
| 06MANAMA976 |
SAUDIS TO PREPARE IRAN PAPER FOR GCC CONSIDERATION [...] (C) During a brief conversation with the Ambassador on June 4, King Hamad told the Ambassador that GCC Foreign Ministers meeting in Riyadh June 3 had talked at some length about Iran in an effort to develop a unified position and strategy. He said that numerous ideas were presented, but there [...] |
2006-06-04 13:49:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IR BA REGION OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA977 |
PRIME MINISTER, AMBASSADOR DISCUSS IRAN, GCC, FTA [...] (C) The Ambassador met with Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa June 3 and discussed the U.S. initiative on Iran, the GCC, and the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Accompanying the PM was Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Foreign Minister S [...] |
2006-06-04 14:24:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON ETRD BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA982 |
FM SHAIKH KHALID REQUESTS INFORMATION ON IRAN [...] (C) Summary and action request. Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid has requested further information on the components of the package of incentives for Iran, and especially on the political component which Bahrain understands is aimed at giving Iran recognition as a regional player. He asked that [...] |
2006-06-05 13:43:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IR BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA99 |
BAHRAIN: WAY FORWARD ON UN REFORM [...] (C) The Ambassador January 21 delivered Ref A demarche concerning the way forward on UN reform to Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa in a meeting covering several subjects (septels). Shaikh Khalid said that Bahrain supports U.S. efforts in the reform process and promised to [...] |
2006-01-24 11:34:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KUNR PHUM KDEM BA UN ROW OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA12 |
AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW MINISTER OF STATE FOR [...] (C) The Ambassador December 28 called on newly appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Nizar Al Baharna and discussed bilateral relations, the internal political situation in Bahrain, the National Democratic Institute project in Bahrain, UN Security Council Resolution 1737 dealing [...] |
2007-01-04 15:09:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV BA BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA13 |
AMBASSADOR AND NEWLY APPOINTED DEPUTY PRIME [...] (C) The Ambassador January 4 called on new Deputy Prime Minister Jawad Al Arayedh and discussed local politics, the democratic reform process, and legal reform. Al Arayedh said the political climate had improved since Shia political society Al Wifaq boycotted the King's December 15 address to [...] |
2007-01-04 15:24:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV BA POL OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA184 |
SCENESETTER FOR MARCH VISITS OF BAHRAINI CROWN [...] (C) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa will both visit Washington in early March. Shaikh Khalid will arrive first for meetings beginning on March 1 and he plans to remain in the Washington area for more than a week until the [...] |
2007-02-27 11:58:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR BA BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA197 |
DEPUTY PM, EDB CHIEF DISCUSS GROWTH AND TRADE WITH [...] (C) Deputy PM Shaikh Mohammed Bin Mubarak told Commerce Deputy Secretary Sampson February 5 that he welcomed the idea of a wider regional free trade agreement, but stressed that problems in Iraq and Iran's ideology of expansion could have a negative impact on regional economic integration. In [...] |
2007-03-01 14:46:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD PGOV PREL BA BILAT ECTRD OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA22 |
SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GATES' [...] (C) Mr. Secretary, we warmly welcome your January 17-19 visit to Bahrain. The fifty-year U.S. Navy presence in Bahrain is the centerpiece of the U.S.-Bahrain bilateral relationship. Bahrain considers the Navy to be its defense against external threats, starting with Iran, and has recently t [...] |
2007-01-09 13:47:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS BA IZ IR BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA257 |
SCENESETTER FOR COMMANDER, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND, [...] (C) Admiral Fallon, we warmly welcome your March 22-23 and 27-28 visits to Bahrain. The fifty-year U.S. Navy presence in Bahrain is the centerpiece of the U.S.-Bahrain bilateral relationship. Bahrain considers the Navy to be its defense against external threats, starting with Iran, and has [...] |
2007-03-19 14:59:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR MOPS MASS BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 07MANAMA27 |
BAHRAIN REACTS TO PRESIDENT'S POLICY ADDRESS ON [...] (C) In the Foreign Minister's absence, the Ambassador January 11 met with MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa to discuss the President's policy address on Iraq. Drawing from reftel background information, the Ambassador stated [...] |
2007-01-11 12:57:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS BA IZ REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA285 |
KING AND ADMIRAL FALLON CONSULT ON REGIONAL [...] (C) King Hamad told CENTCOM Commander Admiral Fallon, in their first meeting March 22, that Bahrain and the United States are in business together as real allies. Although Bahrain supports a peaceful Iranian nuclear program, "the Iranian program is not peaceful." In the King's view, Iran in [...] |
2007-03-29 09:13:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS BA IR IZ REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA302 |
CROWN PRINCE AND ADMIRAL FALLON DISCUSS REGIONAL [...] (C) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman told CENTCOM Commander Admiral Fallon March 23 that Bahrain was proud to work with the United States in the coalition maritime task forces and noted that it took Bahrain's participation to get Saudi Arabia to join. In response to Admiral Fallon's comments about [...] |
2007-04-02 12:47:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS BA IZ IR REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA319 |
FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSSES ARAB PEACE INITIATIVE, [...] (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid told the Ambassador April 4 that he had praised the Arab peace initiative in a recent interview because it was an attempt to get outside "the bubble of historical conflict" over Israel. There will be a meeting of the Arab League peace initiative action comm [...] |
2007-04-04 15:34:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL BA IS IR IZ REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA336 |
MARINE CORPS COMMANDANT DISCUSSES IRAQ, IRAN WITH [...] (C) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman Al Khalifa told visiting Marine Corps Commandant General Conway April 5 that the "tide needs to be turned" in Iraq, and the Iraqi security forces need to find those perpetrating the violence to stop them. He advised coalition troop level reductions in urban areas and [...] |
2007-04-11 05:50:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR MCAP BA BILAT REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA338 |
FINANCE MINISTER SEEKS TO REVAMP, STREAMLINE GULF [...] (C) Finance Minister Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa told Ambassador Monroe April 5 that under new Chief Executive Officer Andre Dose, Gulf Air's newly designed network plan was practically complete. The long-term focus of the carrier would emphasize narrow-body Airbus 320s or Boeing 737s [...] |
2007-04-11 14:43:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ECON REGION ECTRD OFFICIALS BA |
| 07MANAMA34 |
FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSSES GCC PLUS TWO, REGIONAL [...] (C) During their January 15 meeting, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid told the Ambassador that Bahrain had no problem with a statement being issued at the January 16 GCC Plus Two meeting in Kuwait, but he thought the Saudis and Kuwaitis were concerned with aspects of the paragraph on Iraq. Bahr [...] |
2007-01-15 14:08:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS BA IZ IR REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA343 |
MARINE CORPS COMMANDANT DISCUSSES IRAN, IRAQ, [...] (S) Minister of Defense General Shaikh Khalifa Al Khalifa told Marine Corps Commandant General James Conway April 5, that he had received intelligence about an Iranian submarine that had entered Saudi waters recently, but when the information was passed to the Saudis, they did not act on it. [...] |
2007-04-15 05:26:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PGOV MASS MCAP BA BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA356 |
KING HAMAD DISCUSSES REGIONAL AFFAIRS WITH NAVCENT [...] (C) King Hamad told NAVCENT/FIFTH FLEET Commander Vice Admiral Cosgriff April 11 that Bahrain was proud of the long-term U.S. naval presence and was happy to work with the United States in the Combined Maritime Force to defeat common enemies. The King expressed concern about threats from Iran [...] |
2007-04-15 14:34:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MARR BA IR IZ REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA370 |
BAHRAINI LEADERSHIP WELCOMES NEW NAVCENT/FIFTH [...] (C) In a series of introductory calls with the Bahraini leadership, NAVCENT/Fifth Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Cosgriff heard a consistent message of support for Bahrain's long-standing relationship with the U.S. Navy and Bahrain's commitment to continued future support. "You can always count [...] |
2007-04-20 06:52:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS BA REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA44 |
CROWN PRINCE BRIEFS CNO PANEL ON REGIONAL, [...] (C) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman told CNO Executive Panel co-chairs Zakheim and Skinner January 9 that the two issues of greatest concern in the region are Iran and perceived limitations on the U.S.'s ability to project power. With changes in Iraq and Afghanistan, Iran had been freed of its na [...] |
2007-01-17 13:14:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KDEM BA REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA446 |
SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY [...] (C) Mr. Secretary, we warmly welcome your May 28 visit to Bahrain. Your visit will offer an excellent opportunity to follow up on the March visit to Washington of Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa, demonstrate our interest in and commitment to strengthening our cooper [...] |
2007-05-17 09:58:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR MASS PTER ASEC BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 07MANAMA47 |
DEFENSE MINISTER AND CNO PANEL COVER REGIONAL [...] (C) CNO Executive Panel co-chairs Dr. Dov Zakheim and Dr. Kiron Skinner met January 9 with Minister of Defense GEN Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa for a discussion of regional issues, including Hizballah, Iran, India, and Bahrain's defenses. Dr. Zakheim described the mission of the CNO E [...] |
2007-01-17 14:33:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR BA REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA507 |
PRIME MINISTER AND AMBASSADOR DISCUSS ECONOMIC AND [...] (C) Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa told the Ambassador June 3 that he had been pleased to meet with the delegation from the U.S.-Bahrain Business Council (USBBC) on May 29 (reftel). He said it was important for visitors from the United States to meet with senior Bahraini [...] |
2007-06-04 14:11:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD PGOV ASEC BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 07MANAMA667 |
CROWN PRINCE, AMCHAM DISCUSS ECONOMIC [...] (C) In a June 11 meeting with the local AmCham board of directors, Crown Prince Shaikh Salman noted the range of commercial development taking place in Bahrain and applauded the Ambassador's assistance in implementing the FTA, which he hoped would benefit Bahraini businesses in the US. He bel [...] |
2007-07-18 09:46:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD ELAB PGOV BA BILAT ECTRD OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA669 |
FUTURE OF BAHRAIN: AMBASSADOR'S PARTING THOUGHTS [...] (S) Bahrain faces numerous challenges as it attempts to deal with transitional issues of economic development and political reform. Because the country's Sunni-Shia sectarian divide so dominates the local landscape, the path forward is potentially more treacherous for Bahrain's leadership than [...] |
2007-07-19 06:58:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR ETRD ECON BA POL OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA7 |
CROWN PRINCE AND CNO DISCUSS REGIONAL THREATS [...] (C) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Mullen discussed on December 27 the U.S.-Bahrain relationship and regional threats including Iran and Iraq. The CP praised the United States for providing stability and security in the region and asked about the statu [...] |
2007-01-04 05:44:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS ASEC BA BILAT REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA739 |
AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL WITH MINISTER OF LABOR [...] (C) Summary: During his farewell call with Minister of Labor Dr. Abdelmajeed Al-Alawi on 30 July, the Ambassador raised the recent firing of two union leaders at Bahrain Telecommunications Company (BATELCO), the controversy surrounding implementation of a new unemployment insurance program, an [...] |
2007-08-01 13:23:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | BA ELAB PHUM PGOV ECTRD HUMRIT OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA740 |
BAHRAIN: UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: INTERIM RESPONSE ON [...] (SBU) Econoff relayed reftel request to MFA Director of Bilateral Relations Dr. Dhafer Al-Umran on 24 July. Al-Umran confirmed that Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa will attend. He was unable to confirm other high-level attendance. Post will report details re [...] |
2007-08-01 14:32:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ITRA OVIP KSEP UNGA BA OFFICIALS |