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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
SECRET
SECRET//NOFORN
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
By year:
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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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GC GCC GCCC GE GEF GEORGE GERARD GESKE GF GG GH GI GIPNC GIWI GJ GKGIC GL GLOBAL GM GN GO GOG GOI GON GOVPOI GPGOV GPI GPOI GPOV GR GRQ GS GT GTIP GTMO GTREFTEL GU GUAM GUANTANAMO GUIDANCE GUILLERMO GUTIERREZ GV GWI GY GZ GZIS HA HARRIET HARRY HAWZ HCOPIL HDP HE HEAVEN HEBRON HELGERSON HERCEGOVINA HG HHS HI HIGHLIGHTS HIJAZI HILARY HILLARY HILLEN HIPC HIV HIZ HK HKSX HL HLSX HN HNCHR HO HOA HOSTAGES HPKO HR HRC HRCS HRICTY HRIGHTS HRKSTC HSI HSTC HSWG HT HTCG HTSC HU HUD HUM HUMAN HUMANITARIAN HUMANR HUMANRIGHTS HUMOR HUMRIT HUNRC HURI HURRICANE HYDE HYLAND HYMPSK HZ IA IACHR IACI IACO IACW IADB IAEA IAES IAHRC IAIE IAII IASA IATTC IAZ IBB IBD IBET IBPCA IBRB IBRD IC ICAC ICAO ICC ICCAT ICCROM ICES ICJ ICRC ICRS ICSCA ICTR ICTY ID IDA IDB IDLI IDLO IDP IDR IE IEA IEAB IEF IF IFAD IFC IFIN IFM IFO IFR IFRC IG IGAD IGF IHO IICA IINS IIP IK IL ILAB ILC ILEA ILO IMC IMET IMF IMMIGRATION IMO IMSO IMTS IN INAUGURATION INCB IND INDO INF INFLUENZA INL INMARSAT INNP INPFC INR INRA INRB INRD INRO INRPAZ INS INSC INT INTEL INTELLECTUAL INTELSAT INTERNAL INTERPOL INV INVI IO IOC IOM IP IPET IPGRI IPK IPPC IPR IPROP IQ IQNV IR IRAN IRAQ IRAQI IRAQI FREEDOM IRC IRCE IRDB IRE IRL IRLE IRM IRMO IRNB IRPE IRS IS ISA ISAAC ISAF ISCA ISCON ISLAMISTS ISLE ISN ISNV ISO ISPA ISPL ISRAEL ISRAEL RELATIONS ISRAELI ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS ISSUES ISTC IT ITA ITALIAN ITALY ITECIP ITEIND ITELTN ITER ITF ITIA ITRA ITRD ITU IUCN IV IVIANNA IWC IWI IX IZ IZAORC JA JAM JAMES JAPAN JAT JAWAD JCIC JE JEFFERY JEFFREY JHR JI JIMENEZ JIMENEZ CHILDREN JK JKUS JM JN JO JOHNNIE JOSE NEY MILA ESPINOSA JOSE RAMOS HORTA JOSEPH BIDEN JP JS JSRP JUAN JUS JY KA KACP KACT [+] KACW KADM KAID KALM KALR KANSOU KAPO KARIM WADE KATRINA KAUST KAWC [+] KAWK KAWL KAWS KAWX KAYLA KBCT KBDS KBEM KBIO KBNC KBTC KBTR KBTS KBWG KCCP KCEM KCERS KCFC KCFE [+] KCGC KCHG KCIP [+] KCIS KCM KCMA KCMR KCOG KCOM [+] KCOR [+] KCPS KCRCM KCRI KCRIM KCRM [+] KCRN KCRO KCROM KCROR KCRP KCRS KCRT KCSA KCSI KCSY KCUL KCUM KCVM KCWI KDCM KDDEM KDDG KDE KDEM [+] KDEN KDET KDEV KDGOV KDGR KDHS KDM KDMR KDP KDRG [+] KDRL KDTB KDUM KE KEAI KEBG KECF KEDEM KEDM KEDU KEIM KEM KEMPI KEMR KEMS KEN KENV KERF KERG KESO KESP KESS KEVIN KFAM KFCE KFE KFEM KFGM KFIN KFIU KFLD KFLO KFLU KFOR KFPC KFRD [+] KFRP KFSC KFTFN KFTN KG KGCC KGCN KGHA KGHG [+] KGIC [+] KGICKS KGIT KGIV KGKG KGLB KGOR KGOV KH KHDP KHGH KHIB KHIV [+] KHJUS KHLS [+] KHMN KHOURY KHPD KHSA KHSL KHUM KI KIBL KICA KICC KICCPUR KICR KICT KID KIDE KIF KIFR KIIC KIIP KIL KILS KIMMITT KIMT KIND KINF KINL KINP KINR KINT KIPR [+] KIPT KIRC KIRF [+] KIRL KIRP KIS KISC KISK KISL [+] KISM KISR KITA KIVP KIVR KJAN KJRE KJU KJUS [+] KJUST KJWC KK KKIV KKNP KKOR KKPO KLAB KLAP KLBO KLEG KLFLO KLFU KLHS KLIG KLIP KLPM KLSO KLTN KM KMAC KMAR KMCA [+] KMCC KMCR KMDR [+] KMEPI KMFO KMGT KMIG KMNP KMOC KMPF KMPI KMPIO KMPL KMPP KMPT KMRD KMRS KMSG KMVP KMWN KN KNAO KNAP KNAR KNDP KNEI KNEP KNET KNMP KNN KNNA KNNB KNNC KNNF KNNO KNNP [+] KNNR KNOP KNP KNPP KNPPIS KNPR KNPT KNRG KNRV KNSD KNUC KNUP KO KOC KOCI KOCM KOEM KOGL KOLY [+] KOM KOMC KOMCCO KOMCSG KOMH KOMO KOMS KOR KOSOVO KOUYATE KPA KPAD KPAI KPAK KPAL [+] KPALAOIS KPAM KPAO [+] KPAS KPBT KPDD KPEM KPEO KPER KPET KPIN [+] KPIR KPKO [+] KPKP KPLS KPMI KPMO KPO KPOA KPOKO KPOL KPOP KPOV KPOW KPPAO KPPD KPRD KPRM KPRO KPROG KPRP KPRV KPSC KPTD KPTS KPWG KPWR [+] KQ KQM KQRDQ KR KRAD [+] KRAL KRCIM KRCM KRCS KRD KRDP KREC KREF KREL KRF KRFD KRFR KRG KRGY KRIC KRIF KRIM KRKO KRM KRMS KRV KRVC KS KSA KSAC KSAF KSCA [+] KSCI KSCS KSCT KSEAO KSEC KSEI KSEO KSEP KSI KSIA KSKN KSLG KSMT KSOC KSOCI KSPA KSPR [+] KSRE KSTC KSTCC KSTCPL KSTH KSTS KSTT KSUM [+] KSUP KT KTAO KTBD KTBT KTCRE KTDB KTDD KTDM KTER KTEX KTFIN KTFM KTFN [+] KTFR KTFS KTIA [+] KTIP [+] KTLA KTNBT KTNF KTPN KTRD KTRF KTSC KTSD KTTB KTTC KTTP KU KUAE KUIR KUM KUNA KUNC KUNH KUNP KUNR [+] KUS KUWAIT KV KVBL KVIP KVIR KVIS KVPR KVRC KVRP KW KWAC KWAK KWAWC KWBC KWBG [+] KWBW KWCI KWCR KWGB KWHG KWIC KWIM KWIR KWKN KWM KWMJN KWMM KWMN [+] KWN KWNM KWNN KWOMN KWPA KWPB KWPG KWPR KWRC KWRF KWRG KWUN KWWT KWWW KX KY KZ LA LAB LABOR LANSANA LANTERN LARREA LARS LAS LAURA LAVIN LAW LB LBAR LBY LE LEAGUE LEB LEBIK LEGAT LEGATT LEIS LEON LEVINE LEW LG LGAT LH LI LIB LICC LIMA LINE LK LMS LN LO LOG LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR [+] MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS [+] MATT MB MBM MC MCA MCAP [+] MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCONNELL MCCP MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIL MILI MILITANTS MILITARY MILLENNIUM MINURSO MINUSTAH MITCHELL MJ MK ML MLS MMAR MMED MN MNLF MNNC MNNUC MNU MNUC [+] MNUCH MNUCWA MNUM MNUN MNUR MNUS MNVC MO MOHAMAD MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS [+] MORG MOROCCO MORS MOS MOTO MOTT MP MPOL MPOS MPP MPS MQADHAFI MR MRCRE MRRR MRS MRSEC MS MSG MSIG MT MTAA MTAG MTCAE MTCR MTCRA MTCRE MTRCE MTRE MTRRE MTS MU MUC MUCN MUKASEY MULLEN MUNC MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NAFTA NAM NAMSA NANCY NAR NARC NARCOTICS NARR NAS NASA NAT NATEU NATGAS NATIONAL NATO NATOAFGHAN NATOBALKANS NATOIRAQ NATOOPS NATOPOLICY NATSIOS NAVO NB NBTS NBU NC NCCC NCD NCT NCTC NDI NDP NE NEA NEC NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICOLE NIH NIPP NK NKWG NL NLD NLIAEA NLO NMFS NMNUC NMUC NNPT NO NOAA NOI NOK NON NONE NORAD NOTAG NOVO NP NPA NPG NPT NR NRC NRG NRR NRRC NS NSC NSF NSFO NSG NSSP NT NTDB NTSB NTTC NU NUC NUIN NV NW NZ NZUS OA OAO OARC OAS OASC OASCC OASS OAU OBAMA OBS OBSP OCBD OCEA OCED OCHA OCII OCRA OCS OCSE ODAG ODC ODIP [+] ODPC OECD OECS OECV OES OESC OEXC [+] OEXP OF OFDA OFDC OFDP [+] OFDPQIS OFFICIALS OFPD OFSO OGAC OGIV OHCHR OHI OHIP OI OIC OICCO OIE OIF OIG OIIP [+] OIL OIM OLY OLYAIR OLYMPICS OM OMB OMIG OMS ON ONA OPAD OPBAT OPC OPCD OPCR OPCW OPDAT OPDC [+] OPDP OPEC OPET OPIC OPID OPOC OPPC OPRC [+] OPREC OPREP OPS OPSC OPVIP ORA ORC ORCA ORECD ORED OREG OREP [+] ORGANIZED ORP ORTA ORUE OSAC OSCE OSCI [+] OSD OSEC OSHA OSIC OSTA OSTRA OTA OTAR OTP OTR OTRA [+] OTRABL OTRAO OTRAZ OTRC OTRD OUALI OVIP [+] OVP OXEC OXEM OZ PA PAARM PAC PACE PAGE PAGR PAHO PAIGH PAK PAL PALESTINIAN PAMQ PAN PANAM PAO PAR PARALYMPIC PARCA PAREL PARK PARLIAMENT PARM [+] PARMS PARN PARP PARR PARTIES PARTM PARTY PAS PASS PATTY PAUM PB PBGT PBIO PBK PBOV PBPTS PBS PBT PBTS [+] PCI PCON PCOR PCRM PCUL PD PDA PDD PDEM PDIP PDOV PDRG PE PEACE PEACEKEEPINGFORCES PEDRO PEL PELOSI PEMEX PENA PENV PEPFAR PEPR PER PEREZ PERL PERM PERSONS PET PETER PETERS PETR PETRAEUS PETROL PF PFIN PFLP PFOR PFOV PG PGGOC PGIC PGIV PGKV PGO PGOC PGOF PGOG PGON PGOR PGOT PGOV [+] PGOVE PGOVQL PGPV PGREL PGREV PGV PH PHALANAGE PHARM PHAS PHEM PHIM PHM PHSA [+] PHU PHUH PHUM [+] PHUMHUPPS PHUN PHUS PHYTRP PI PIA PICES PIF PIN PINB PIND PINER PINF PING PINL PINO PINOCHET PINR [+] PINS [+] PINT PINV PIR PIRF PIRN PJUS PK PKAO PKBL PKFK PKISL PKK PKMN PKNP PKO PKPA PKPAL PKPO PKPRP PKST PL PLAB PLAN PLEC PLN PLO PLUM PM PMAR PMAT PMDL PMIG PMIL PMIN PMR PMUC PN PNAT PNET PNG PNIR PNNL PNR PNRG PNS PNUC PNUK PNUM PO PODC POG POGV POINS POL POLG POLI POLICY POLINT POLITICAL POLITICS POLM POLMIL POLS POLUN POREL PORG POSTS POTUS POUS POV POWELL PP PPA PPAO PPD PPEF PPEL PPKO PPOL PQL PQM PRC PRE PREC PRED PREF [+] PREG PREJ PREK PREL [+] PRELEVU PRELM PRELPLS PRELTBIOBA PREM PREO PREP PRER PRES PRESIDENT PRESL PREV PREZ PRF PRFE PRFL PRGO PRGOV PRIL PRL PRLE PRM PRO PROB PROCESS PROG PROL PROLIFERATION PROP [+] PROPERTY PROTECTION PROTESTS PROV PROVE PRT PRTER PRWL PS PSA PSCE PSEC PSEPC PSHA PSI PSNR PSO PSOC PSOCI PSOE PT PTBS PTE PTEL PTEP PTER [+] PTGOV PTIA PTR PTRD PU PUAS PUBLIC PUNE PUNR PUOS PV PVIP PVOV PVPR PVTS PWBG PWMN PY QA QADRI QEL QI QIZ QM QT QU QUAN QUOC RA RAED RAID RAS RATIFICATION RBI RCA RCMP RE REA REACTION REALTIONS RECIN REF REFORM REFPAN REFUGEE REFUGEES REGION REGIONAL REID REIN REINEMEYER REL RELAM RELATIONS RELFREE RELIGIOUS REMON RENAMO RENE PREVAL REO REPORT REUBEN RF RFE RFIN RFREEDOM RGOV RGY RHUM RI RICE RICHARD RIGHTS RIGHTSPOLMIL RIMC RIVERA RL RLA RM RMA RO ROK ROME ROSS ROW ROY RP RPEL RPTS RQ RR RRB RREL RS RSO RSOX RSP RSZ RTT RU RUEHZO RV RW RWANDA SA SAAD SAARC SACU SADC SAFE SAIR SAIS SAMA SAN SANC SANR SAO SARB SARGSIAN SARS SASC SASEC SB SBA SC SCA SCCC SCE SCENESETTER SCHUL SCI SCIENCE SCNV SCOI SCOL SCOM SCPR SCRM SCRS SCRSERD SCUL [+] SCVL SD SE SEC SECDEF SECI SECRET SECRETARY SECSTATE SECTOR SECURITY SEMAAN GABY EID SEN SENC SENG SENS SENU SENV [+] SENVQGR SENVSPL SENVSXE SEP SERBIA SERZH SETTLEMENTS SEVN SEXP SF SFNV SG SGNV SGWI SH SHANNON SHI SHUM SI SIMS SIPDI SIPDIS SIPR SIPRNET SIPRS SIUK SK SKCA SKEP SKI SKSAF SL SLM SLOVAK SM SMAR SMI SMIG [+] SMIL SMIT SMITH SMRT SN SNA SNAP SNAR [+] SNUC SO SOC SOCI [+] SOCIA SOCIETY SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOPN SORT SOSI SOVIET SOWGC SP SPAS SPC SPCE SPCVIS SPECI SPECIALIST SPILL SPP SPSTATE SR SREF SRIT SRS SRYI SSA SSH ST STAG START STATE STC STEINBERG STET STP STR SU SUCCESSION SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SV SW SWHO SWMN SX SXG SY SYAI SYMBOL SYR SYRIA SYSI SYTH SZ TA TAGS TALAL TAUSCHER TAX TB TBI TBID TBIO [+] TBIOZK TBKIO TBO TC TCOR TCSENV TD TDA TE TECH TECHNOLOGY TER TERAA TERFIN TERR TERROR TERRORISM TF TFIN TG TGRY TH THANH THE THERESE THIRDTERM THKSJA THOMAS THOMAS THOMMA THPY TI TIA TIBO TIFA TINT TIO TIP TITI TIUZ TJ TK TL TM TN TNDG TNGD TO TOPEC TORRIJOS TOURISM TP TPHY [+] TPKO TPP TPSA TPSL TR TRAD TRADE TRAFFICKING TRBIO TRBY TRD TREAS TREASURY TREATY TREL TRG TRGV TRGY [+] TRIO TRSY TRT TRV TRY TRYG TRYS TS TSA TSLP TSPA [+] TSPL TSRL TSRY TSY TT TTFN TU TURKEY TV TVBIO TW TWRO TX TY TZ TZBY UA UAE UAID UAM UB UDEM UE UEU UG UGA UK UKR UKRAINE UM UMIK UN UNA UNAF UNAIDS UNAMA UNAMSIL UNAORC UNAUS UNBRO UNC UNCC UNCDF UNCDN UNCHC UNCHR UNCHS UNCITRAL UNCND UNCOPUOS UNCRED UNCRIME UNCSD UNCSW UNCTAD UNDC UNDEF UNDOF UNDP UNECE UNEF UNEP UNESCO UNFA UNFC UNFCYP UNFF UNFICYP UNFIYCP UNFPA UNGA UNGAPL UNGO UNHCR UNHRC UNICEF UNIDCP UNIDO UNIDROIT UNIFEM UNIFIL UNION UNKIK UNM UNMEE UNMIC UNMIK UNMIKI UNMIKV UNMIL UNMIN UNMOVIC UNO UNODC UNOMIG UNOPS UNP UNPAR UNPUOS UNRCCA UNRCR UNREST UNRWA UNSC UNSCAPU UNSCD UNSCE UNSCER UNSCR UNSCS UNSD UNSE UNTAC UNTERR UNTZ UNUS UNVIE UNYI UP UPU UPUO UR US USAID USAU USCC USCG USDA USDELFESTTWO USEU USG USGS USMS USNC USOAS USOP USPS USPTO USSC USTA USTDA USTR USTRD USTRIT USTRPS USTRUWR USUN UUNR UV UX UY UZ VA VANG VAT VC VE VELS VEN VENZ VETTING VI VINICIO VIP VIS VISIT VM VN VO VOA VT VTEG VTFR VTIS VTPREL VTTBIO VTWCAR VXY VY VZ WA WAEMU WAKI WAR WB WBEG WBG WCAR WCI WCL WCO WE WEBG WEBZ WEET WEF WEOG WET WEU WFA WFP WFPAORC WFPO WGC WGG WHA WHITMER WHO WHTI WI WILCOX WIPO WIR WJRO WM WMD WMDT WMN WMO WOMEN WPO WRTO WS WSIS WTO WTRD WTRO WTRQ WW WWARD WWBG WWT WZ XA XAAF XB XC XD XE XF XFNEA XG XH XI XJ XK XL XLUM XM XO XP XQ XR XS XT XTAG XU XV XW XX XXX XY XZ YE YEH YI YL YM YMCS YS YU YURIY ZA ZANU ZB ZC ZCTU ZEALAND ZF ZFR ZH ZI ZIM ZJ ZK ZKGM ZL ZM ZN ZO ZP ZR ZS ZT ZU ZW ZXA
AA AADP AALC ABER ABLD [+] ABLDG ABLG ABMC ABT ABUD AC ACABQ ACAO ACCOUNT ACDA ACEC ACKM ACOA ACOTA ACS ACTION ADANA ADB ADCO ADCP ADEL ADEP ADIP ADM ADMIRAL ADPM ADRC AE AEC AECL AEGR AEIR AEM AEMED AEMR [+] AER AESC AF AFARI AFDB AFDIN AFFAIRS AFGHANISTAN AFIN [+] AFL AFLU AFOR AFR AFSA AFSI AFSN AFU AFZAL AG AGAO AGENDA AGENGA AGIT AGMT AGOA AGR AGS AGUIRRE AI AIAG AID AIDAC AIDS AIEA AIHRC AIN AINF AINFCY AINR AINT AISG AIT AJ AK AL AL-1 ALAB ALBE ALEXANDER ALI ALIREZA ALJAZEERA ALL ALNEA ALOW ALOWAR AM AMAT AMB AMCHAMS AMCT AME AMED AMEDI AMEMR AMER AMERICAS AMEX AMG AMGE AMGMT AMGT [+] AMIA AMLB AMPR AMT AMTC AMTG AN ANARCHISTS ANC AND ANET ANTITERRORISM AO AOCR AODE AOIC AOMS AOPR AORC [+] AORD AOREC AORG AORL AOWC AP APCS APDC APEC APECO APER [+] APR APRC APRM AQ AR ARAB ARABBL ARABL ARABLEAGUE ARAS ARC ARCH ARENA AREP ARF ARG ARM ARMITAGE ARMS AROC ARR ARRMZY ARSO AS ASA ASAC ASC ASCC ASCE ASCEC ASCH ASE ASEAN ASEC [+] ASECARP ASECE ASECM ASECSI ASECVE ASED ASEDC ASEG ASEK ASES ASEX ASFC ASIC ASIG ASIR ASJA ASO ASOC ASPA ASR ASSEMBLY ASSK ASUP AT ATFN ATPDEA ATRA ATRD ATRN AU AU-1 AUC AUNR AUSGR AUSTRALIAGROUP AV AVERY AVIAN AVIANFLU AVIATION AW AX AY AZ AZE B. BA BAGHDAD BAIO BAKOYANNIS BALKANS BAPOL BARACK BASHAR BATA BB BBG BBSR BC BCW BCXP BD BE BEAN BEN BERARDUCCI BESP BEXB BEXP [+] BEXPC BEXPPLM BEXT BF BFIF BFIN BFIO BG BGD BGMT BH BHUM BI BIC BIH BILAT BIMSTEC BINR BIO BIOS BIOTECH BIOTECHNOLOGY BIT BITO BK BL BLR BLUE BLUNT BM BMENA BMGT BMOT BN BNUC BO BOIKO BOL BOND BOQ BORDER BOSNIA BOU BOUCHAIB KAKA BOUTERSE BP BPIS BPTS BR BRIAN BRPA BRUSSELS BS BSSR BT BTA BTC BTIO [+] BTIU BTRA BTT BU BUD BULGARIA BURMA BUSH BV BW BWC BX BXEP BY BZ CA CAC CACM CACS CAFTA CAIO CAJC CAMBODIA CAN CAPC CARC CARE CARIB CARICOM CARSON CAS CASA CASC [+] CASCC CASCR CASE CASTILLO CAVO CB CBC CBD CBE CBG CBIS CBM CBSA CBTH CBW CCSR CCY CD CDB CDC CDCC CDCE CDG CDI CE CEA CEC CEDAW CEN CENTCOM CENTRIC CEUDA CF CFE CFED CFG CFIS CFSP CG CGEN CGOPRC CH CHAD CHALLENGE CHAO CHELIDZE CHENEY CHERTOFF CHG CHIEF CHN CHR CHRISTIAN CHRISTOF CHRISTOPHER CI CIA CIAT CIC CICTE CIDA CIO CIP CIS CITEL CITES CITIBANK CITT CIVAIR CIVS CJ CJAN [+] CJUS CK CKGR CKOR CL CLEARANCE CLINTON CLMT CLO CLOK CM CMAE CMFT CMGT [+] CMP CMT CN CNAR CNARC CNC CNO CO CODEL COE COL COLIN COLLECTIVE COLOMBO COM COMESA COMMERCE CON CONAWAY CONDOLEEZZA CONDOLEEZZA RICE CONEAZ CONG CONGO CONGRINT CONS CONSULAR CONTROL CONTROLS CORRUPTION COSI COUNTER COUNTER TERRORISM COUNTERTERRORISM COUNTRY COUNTRYCLEARANCE CP CPA CPAS CPC CPCTC CPPT CPUOS CQ CR CRIM CRIME CRIMES CRM CROATIA CROS CRS CRUZ CS CSCE CSEP CSIS CSW CT CTBT CTER CTERR CTM CTR CTRYCLR CU CUCO CUIS CUL CV CVIA CVIC CVIS [+] CVISU CVPR CVR CW CWC CWCM CWG CX CY CYP CYPRUSARMS CZ DA DAC DAFR DAN DANFUNG DANIEL DAO DARFR DARFUR DAVID DAVID LEE HOWES DAVID WELCH DAVID WILLIAM RAY DB DC DCDG DCG DCHA DCI DCM DCOM DCRM DE DEA DEAX DEFENSE DEFENSEREFORM DELTAVIOLENCE DEM DEMARCHE DEMOCRATIC DENNIS DEOC DEPT DEPT FOR DS COMMAND CENTER DESI DHA DHLAKAMA DHLS DHRF DHS DHSX DIEZ DIPLOMACY DISENGAGEMENT DJ DK DKEM DMIN DMINE DO DOC DOD DOE DOJ DOMC DOMESTIC DOMESTICPOLITICS DONALD RUMSFELD DOT DPAO DPKO DPM DPOL DPRK DR DRC DRIP DRL DS DSR DSS DTFN DTRA DTRO DU DVC DY EAC EAD EADI EADM EAG EAGER EAGR [+] EAI EAIC EAID [+] EAIDB EAIDCIN EAIDEGZ EAIDMG EAIDNI EAIF EAIG EAIO EAIR [+] EAIS EAIT EAOD EAP EAPC EAR EARI EASS EATO EAUD EAVI EB EBEXP EBRD EBUD EC ECA ECCP ECCT ECE ECIN ECIP ECLAC ECN ECOIN ECOM ECON [+] ECONCS ECONEGE ECONOMIC ECONOMICS ECONOMY ECONOMY AND FINANCE ECOR ECOS ECOSOC ECOWAS ECPC ECPN ECPO ECPS [+] ECPSN ECRM ECTRD ECUN ED EDA EDEV EDRC EDU EDUC EE EEB EEC EENG EENV EEOC EET EETC EFI EFIC EFIM EFIN [+] EFIS [+] EFLU EFN EFND EFNI EFQ EFTA EG EGAD EGAR EGEN EGHG EGOV EGOVSY EH EI EIAD EIAID EIAR EIB EICN EID EIDE EIDN EIFN EIN EIND [+] EINDIR EINF EING EINN EINO EINR EINT [+] EINV [+] EINZ EIPR EIQ EISL EISNLN EITC EITI EIVN EK EL ELA ELAB [+] ELAD ELAINE ELAM ELAN ELAP ELB ELBA ELBR ELEC ELECTIONS ELF ELIN ELN ELND ELNT ELTD ELTM ELTN [+] ELTRN EMAIL EMED EMI EMIN [+] EMN EMS EMW EN END ENDURING ENEG ENER ENERG ENERGY ENFR ENG ENGR ENGRD ENGRG ENGY ENIV ENLT ENNP ENR ENRC ENRG [+] ENRL ENTG ENV ENVI ENVIRONMENT ENVR ENVT EON EOXC EP EPA EPAT EPCS EPE EPEC EPECO EPET [+] EPIN EPIT EPPD EPRT EPSC EPTE EPTED EPWR EQ EQRD ER ERA ERD EREL ERGR ERICKSON ERIN ERTD ES ESA ESCAP ESCI ESDP ESENV ESF ESLCO ESOC ESOCI ESPS ESS ESSO ESTH ESTN ESTRADA ET ETA ETAD ETC ETCC ETD ETDR ETEL ETER ETEX ETFN ETIC ETIO ETLN ETMIN ETR ETRA ETRAD ETRB ETRC ETRD [+] ETRDECD ETRG ETRK ETRN ETRO ETRP ETT ETTC [+] ETTD ETTF ETTN ETTR ETTRD ETTW ETZ EU EUC EUCOM EUE EUEAID EUFOR EUM EUMEM EUN EUR EUREM EURM EURN EV EVENTS EVN EWRG EWT EWTR EWWT [+] EX EXBS EXEC EXIM EXO EXPORT EXTERNAL EZ FA FAA FAC FAGR FAO FARC FARM FAS FATAH FBI FCC FCS FCSC FCSCEG FCUL FDA FDIC FEDULOV FEMA FERNANDO FGM FI FIN FINANCE FINE FINR FINREF FINV FIR FISO FJ FK FKFLO FKLU FLU FM FMC FMGT FMLN FMS FO FOI FOOKS FOR FORCE FORCES FOREIGN FORWHA FP FPC FR FRA FRANCIS FRANCISCO RODENAS RUIZ FRB FREDOM FREEDOM FRELIMO FRIED FRN FRU FSC FSI FT FTA FTAA FWS GA GAERC GAMES GAO GARCIA GASPAR GATT GAZA GAZPROM GB GBSLE 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01HANOI2967 | VIETNAM-NORTH KOREA: RELATIONS CONTINUE TO THAW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. THE SRV/DPRK JOINT ECONOMIC, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MET IN PYONGYANG FROM OCTOBER 15-19 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE VIETNAM OPENED BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH SOUTH KOREA IN 1992. WHILE PRESS REPORTS TOUTED THE MEETING AS "HERALDING A COMPLETE REVIVAL OF BILATERAL TR [...] | 2001-11-14 04:09:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD VM KN KS DPRK |
01VATICAN1615 | VATICAN - "VIEWS FROM THE HILL" [...] (U) THE MARCH 17 - 23 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. CONTENTS: - SOUTH KOREAN ARCHBISHOP LIKES POTUS RECIPE FOR KOREA - VATICAN OFFICIAL CONFIRMS PAPAL VISIT TO ATHENS - PAPAL SUPPORT FOR ARAB CHRISTIANS - VATICAN ADMITS NUNS SEXUALLY ABUSED BY PRIESTS ----------------- [...] | 2001-03-23 13:28:00 | Embassy Vatican | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM SOCI IS GR KN KS VT MEPP VTPREL |
01VATICAN3571 | VATICAN VERBATIM [...] (U) THE JUNE 30 - JULY 06 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. CONTENTS: - G8: GENOA'S ARCHBISHOP REJECTS VIOLENT PROTESTS - REPORT ALLEGES MILLIONS OF CHRISTIANS SUFFER PERSECUTION - POPE ENCOURAGES ETHICAL USE OF XENOTRANSPLANTS - CARITAS OFFICIALS SAYS FOOD AID FOR NORTH KORE [...] | 2001-07-06 13:41:00 | Embassy Vatican | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM ECON EAID TBIO SOCI KN VT VTPREL |
02ANKARA8568 | SECRETARY'S LETTER TO IAEA BOARD MEMBERS ON DPRK [...] No summary [...] | 2002-11-22 14:36:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP KN MNUC PREL TU |
02HANOI1181 | GVN PRESIDENTIAL VISIT TO NORTH KOREA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. PRESIDENT TRAN DUC LUONG'S VISIT TO NORTH KOREA (DPRK) PROVIDED ANOTHER AT LEAST COSMETIC INDICATOR OF THE CONTINUING THAW IN BILATERAL RELATIONS. WHILE THE TWO COUNTRIES SIGNED A NUMBER OF AGREEMENTS, MOST APPEAR TO HAVE LITTLE PRACTICAL APPLICATION. THE PROBABILITY OF ANY [...] | 2002-05-13 07:33:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD PHUM VM KN KS DPRK |
02ROME5079 | NORTH KOREANS SIGNAL NEW OPENNESS AT ENERGY [...] AT A RECENT CONFERENCE IN ITALY ON NORTH KOREAN ENERGY NEEDS, THE DPRK DELEGATION APPEARED TO SIGNAL UNUSUAL OPENNESS. ITS PRESENCE AT A CONFERENCE WITH USG AND ROK REPRESENTATIVES WAS ITSELF REMARKABLE, AND ITS FRANK DISCUSSION OF SHORTCOMINGS AND REFORMS WAS MORE SO. DPRK REPRESENTATIVE [...] | 2002-10-17 13:55:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ENRG EAID PARM KN IT |
02ROME5569 | ITALIAN RESPONSE TO PRE- GAERC POINTS ON DPRK, [...] (C) ON NOVEMBER 14, POLMINCOUNS DELIVERED REFTEL POINTS TO ROCCO ANTONIO CANGELOSI, MFA DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR EUROPEAN INTEGRATION. ON THE DPRK, CANGELOSI'S WANTED TO KNOW, "WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM THEM IN ORDER TO REOPEN THE DIALOGUE?" POLMINCOUNS REPLIED THAT WE HAD LOST CONFIDENCE IN ANYT [...] | 2002-11-15 16:25:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KN TU CY IT EUN |
02ROME5830 | WFP 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 14:24:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN |
02VATICAN290 | VATICAN CHARITY COMBATS HARSH CONDITIONS IN NORTH [...] VATICAN NGO, CARITAS HONG KONG, COORDINATES THE VATICAN'S RELIEF EFFORTS IN NORTH KOREA. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLID WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DPRK GOVERNMENT. CARITAS REPORTS IMPROVEMENTS IN THE FOOD SITUATION AFTER MASSIVE INPUTS FROM INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE WORLD F [...] | 2002-01-18 15:51:00 | Embassy Vatican | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON EAID EAGR KN VT |
02VATICAN3637 | AID AND ADVOCACY FOR NORTH KOREA - VATICAN AGENCY [...] (SBU) CATHOLIC CHURCH AID AGENCY CONFEDERATION CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS (CI) REPORTS NORTH KOREA'S HUMANITARIAN CRISIS CONTINUES WITH MORE THAN SIX MILLION PEOPLE FACING ACUTE SHORTAGES OF FOOD, MEDICINES, AND DRINKING WATER (REFTEL). CI IS SEEKING WAYS TO ATTRACT MORE DONORS AS PLEDGES FROM [...] | 2002-07-23 15:01:00 | Embassy Vatican | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID KN KS VT |
03BEIJING18021 | DECEMBER 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS: WEN'S [...] At the regular semi-weekly press briefing, MFA Spokesperson Liu Jianchao reported on statements made by Premier Wen Jiabao that the objective of his U.S. visit is to "resolve problems" in bilateral relations and not to "engage in trade wars." While asserting that common interests have "outwe [...] | 2003-12-09 11:24:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM ETRD CH KN |
03BRUSSELS5510 | EU TROIKA DEC 9-12 VISIT TO PYONGYANG [...] (C) Summary. Senior EU officials will visit Pyongyang December 9-12 to convey EU support for the Six Party Talks; EU interest in improving ROK-DPRK relations in order to coordinate peninsular development; the need to respect human rights; and the need to begin a process of economic reforms. [...] | 2003-12-05 14:12:00 | Embassy Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PARM KNNP EAID KS CH KN EUN USEU BRUSSELS |
03COLOMBO260 | Mission conveys points on strengthening the [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified. 2. (SBU) Per Reftel, Mission has conveyed the points on strengthening the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) to the Sri Lankan Government in light of North Korea's decision to withdraw from the treaty. The GSL has not yet [...] | 2003-02-14 06:08:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KNNP CE KN |
03HANOI264 | VIETNAM'S "TRADITIONAL FRIENDS" [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Vietnam has strived to maintain good ties with a number of the world's most troubling states, including Cuba, Iraq, North Korea (DPRK),Iran, Libya, Sudan, and Syria. With the exception of Sudan and Syria, all have embassies in Hanoi. These relations are largely an outgrowth [...] | 2003-02-06 09:25:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD PTER CU IR IZ KN SU SY VM DPRK |
03HANOI2650 | POLITICS AND MONEY: VIETNAM AND THE KOREAS [...] (SBU) Summary: Vietnam's relationships with both Koreas are growing. ROK-Vietnam relations are likely to continue to expand, especially economically, while Hanoi-Pyongyang relations will develop more slowly. Vietnamese interlocutors are discouraged by their lack of access to or influence on [...] | 2003-10-17 00:19:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM ETRD ECON VM KN KS SW DPRK ASEAN |
03HANOI2790 | VIETNAM TRYING TO CONVINCE PYONGYANG ON [...] (U) Summary: Vietnam continues to encourage North Korea to follow the same path of economic reforms Vietnam has successfully implemented but remains mostly circumspect on other issues like disarmament or the Six Party Talks. End Summary. 2. (U) Deputy Foreign Minister Le Van Bang, respo [...] | 2003-10-31 06:17:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID ECON KN KS VM DPRK |
03HANOI433 | VIETNAM ON ARF ACTION ON NORTH KOREA [...] (U) In a diplomatic note dated February 21, the MFA's ASEAN Department requested all ARF member Embassies in Hanoi transmit to their Foreign Ministers a copy of a February 21 letter from Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien to Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Hamhong expressing qualified support fo [...] | 2003-02-24 05:43:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN VM ASEAN DPRK |
03KATHMANDU1472 | ACTION REQUEST: NEPALESE PARTY LEADER INVITED TO [...] (S/NF) On August 1, Pashupati SJB Rana, Chairman of Nepal's National Democratic Party (RPP),reported to the Ambassador that he has been invited to travel to North Korea by its Ambassador to Nepal, Jon Son Myong. Rana offered to deliver points that align with U.S. policy, and he is willing t [...] | 2003-08-04 06:44:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | SECRET//NOFORN | PINS PINR PARM KN NP |
03KUWAIT3138 | NORTH KOREA TO OPEN EMBASSY IN KUWAIT [...] No summary [...] | 2003-07-14 14:31:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KU KN KS |
03KUWAIT666 | DEMARCHES CONCERNING IAEA DG ELBARADEI'S VISIT TO [...] No summary [...] | 2003-02-23 13:46:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | IR KN KNNP PARM PREL RS IAEA NACB |
03OTTAWA1323 | NORTH KOREAN REPROCESSING: CANADA WILL RAISE [...] (C) Canada shares our strong concerns about North Korean statements on reprocessing spent fuel (reftel),and plans to convey those concerns directly to DPRK officials at the UN and in Beijing. Political Director Jim Wright told Political Minister Counselor on May 7 that he will also suggest th [...] | 2003-05-08 21:07:00 | Embassy Ottawa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP KN CA |
03OTTAWA1451 | CANADA: WILL CONTINUE RAISING CONCERNS WITH DPRK [...] No summary [...] | 2003-05-22 17:10:00 | Embassy Ottawa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP KN CA |
03OTTAWA274 | YOUR JANUARY 30 MEETING WITH CANADIAN FOREIGN [...] (C) Your January 30 meeting with Foreign Minister Bill Graham will be an important opportunity to bolster Canadian support for our Iraq policy. The Canadian Government's natural preference is for giving the inspectors more time and for the UN Security Council to reach consensus, but it wants [...] | 2003-01-24 22:22:00 | Embassy Ottawa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR ETRD PTER CVIS CA IZ KN VE |
03OTTAWA461 | CANADA ON REINFORCING THE NPT IN THE WAKE OF [...] No summary [...] | 2003-02-18 16:51:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP PARM KN CA NPT |
03OTTAWA703 | CANADA ON NORTH KOREAN AND IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAMS [...] (S) Canada shares our strong concerns about the North Korean and Iranian nuclear programs, and believes that Iran will be emboldened if North Korea abandons the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). We discussed reftel messages with Marc Vidricaire, Director of the Nuclear and Chemical Disarmamen [...] | 2003-03-13 23:14:00 | Embassy Ottawa | SECRET | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR CA NPT |
03ROME1734 | DPRK/SARS: ODDS AND ENDS FROM THE GOI [...] (S) DURING A CATCH-UP SESSION, THE MFA DEPUTY OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR EAST ASIA, PAOLA MUNZI (STRICTLY PROTECT),REVEALED TO POLOFF SOME INTERESTING TIDBITS ABOUT THE DPRK, SARS, AND THE GOI, AS WELL AS HER FUTURE POSTING. 2. (S) ACCORDING TO MUNZI, THE DPRK HAS MADE A SERIES OF ODD REQUE [...] | 2003-04-24 08:45:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | PREL PARM KNNP KN IT EUN |
03ROME244 | ITALY: DPRK; AFGHAN TRADE AND INVESTMENT; [...] (C) SUMMARY: MFA OFFICIALS ASSURED CHARGE THAT THE GOI WOULD PURSUE NO INITIATIVE ON THE DPRK, INCLUDING THE IDEA OF "HUMANITARIAN" OIL SHIPMENTS, WITHOUT OUR CONCURRENCE AND COLLABORATION. CHARGE ALSO SOUGHT REACTION TO REF A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN TRADE TO AFG [...] | 2003-01-21 13:33:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM PHUM ECON ETRD KN AF PK IT |
03ROME26 | NORTH 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 16:44:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KN IT PARM PREL EAID ENRG UN |
03ROME3570 | NORTH 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 07:41:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | PREL PARM KN IT UN |
03ROME4637 | U/S BOLTON DISCUSSES ARTICLE 98, PSI, IRAN AND [...] (C) SUMMARY. U/S Bolton discussed Article 98, PSI, North Korea and Iran with senior Italian officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the President's office and Prime Minister Berlusconi's office during meetings on October 2 in Rome. The Italians agreed to review language recently negoti [...] | 2003-10-09 15:14:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MOPS MNUC KN IR IT KICC |
03ROME5222 | Current 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 10:12:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN |
03ROME5625 | END 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 15:09:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN |
03ROME5705 | WFP 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 16:29:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN |
03ROME791 | WFP/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 05:46:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN |
03SANAA1453 | U/S BOLTON'S VISIT TO YEMEN: MEETING WITH [...] (S/NF) Begin summary: On June 17, Under Secretary John Bolton met with Dr. Moustafa Bahran, Chairman of the Yemeni National Atomic Energy Commission (NATEC) and science advisor to ROYG President Saleh. Discussing the U.S. campaign to target and cut off revenue that funds North Korea's nucle [...] | 2003-06-24 07:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | MARR PARM PREL MNUC MASS KN YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
03SANAA1454 | U/S BOLTON'S VISIT TO YEMEN: PRESIDENT SALEH ON [...] (S/NF) Begin summary: On June 17, Under Secretary of State for Non-Proliferation and International Security John R. Bolton joined Yemeni President Abdullah Saleh for an hour-long discussion. U/S Bolton briefed Saleh on U.S. efforts to stop North Korea,s nuclear program, as well as ongoing [...] | 2003-06-24 07:02:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PARM PREL MARR MNUC MASS IZ KN YM MARITIME SECURITY |
03SANAA1455 | U/S BOLTON'S VISIT TO YEMEN: MEETINGS WITH FOREIGN [...] (C) Begin summary: During a day of official meetings on June 17, Under Secretary for Non-Proliferation and International Security John R. Bolton met with Foreign Minister Abubaker al-Qirbi and MOD Chief of Staff Major General Mohammed al-Qasami to discuss Yemen's relations with the DPRK and [...] | 2003-06-24 07:03:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PARM MARR PREL MNUC MASS KN YM MARITIME SECURITY |
03SANAA1806 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO FM QIRBI ON SANCTIONS [...] (s) Explaining that the sanctions against the DPKR were the result of a required legal review and that Yemen was not sanctioned, the Ambassador delivered talking points in reftel to Yemeni Foreign Minister Qirbi on July 27. He further emphasized that any actions that increased the DPKR's econ [...] | 2003-07-28 08:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | KSCA PARM MNUC ETTC MARR TSPA YM KN MTCRE DEMARCHE |
03SANAA2769 | DEMARCHE TO YEMENI FM QIRBI ON DPRK MILITARY [...] (S) On November 22, Charge, accompanied by Pol/Econ Chief, called on FM Qirbi to deliver ref a demarche, which Charge noted was a follow-up to discussions with President Saleh by both U/S Bolton and NEA A/S Burns (ref c),as well as Ambassador's meeting with Defense Minister Aliwa (ref b). Oth [...] | 2003-11-23 09:38:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | MCAP PARM PREL YM KN DEMARCHE |
03STATE8026 | A/S KELLY DISCUSSES KOREA, BILATERAL RELATIONS [...] (C) A/S KELLY BRIEFED AMBASSADOR YANG JIECHI JANUARY 9 ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN OUR APPROACH TO NORTH KOREA, PREVIEWED HIS UPCOMING TRIP TO THE REGION AND DISCUSSED OVERALL BILATERAL RELATIONS. ON KOREA, KELLY STRESSED U.S. TACTICAL FLEXIBILITY IN FOCUSING ON OUR KEY OBJECTIVE, WHICH WAS TO [...] | 2003-01-10 00:05:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CH KN KS |
03THEHAGUE1857 | DUTCH: 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 15:19:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL IR BM CG ZI KN NL UNGA UNHRC UN |
03VATICAN3436 | Caritas on North Korea: Unified, Willing to [...] (u) Catholic Church relief network Caritas works with the people of North Korea to combat poverty and malnutrition. Post recently met with Kathi Zellweger, who oversees Caritas' operations in North Korea and who spends considerable time there, to review developments in that country. Zellweg [...] | 2003-07-29 11:52:00 | Embassy Vatican | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM EAID EAGR ETRD KN VT |
03VATICAN4689 | HOLY SEE: UNDERSECRETARY BOLTON REVIEWS U.S. [...] (c) Under Secretary Bolton told Vatican Deputy Foreign Minister Parolin that the U.S. was making steady progress in Iraq, even though the security situation was not what we would like it to be. Bolton briefed Parolin on the President's meeting with Russian President Putin and the state of pla [...] | 2003-10-15 05:57:00 | Embassy Vatican | CONFIDENTIAL | IR IZ KN PARM PREL VT |
03VATICAN5264 | VATICAN-NORTH KOREA CONTACTS ON HOLD PENDING [...] (C) THE HOLY SEE'S OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA, MONSIGNOR LUIS MONTEMAYOR, TOLD DCM NOVEMBER 18 THAT THE VATICAN'S PERIODIC SENIOR LEVEL CONTACTS WITH PYONGYANG WERE IN SUSPENSION PENDING THE RESULTS OF THE SIX-PARTY TALKS ON NORTH KOREA'S NUCLEAR ARMS PROGRAM. THE HOLY SEE HOPED [...] | 2003-11-20 07:13:00 | Embassy Vatican | CONFIDENTIAL | KIRF KN KS PHUM PREL VT |
04ABUJA149 | NIGERIA AND DPRK MISSILES [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Nigeria has continuing military cooperation with the DPRK, but the Nigerians tell us they are only talking about missiles to keep the door open for military aid from the DPRK, and do not intend to procure missiles or their technology. DPRK VP Yang Hyong-sop is visiting Nigeria [...] | 2004-01-29 14:33:00 | Embassy Abuja | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM KNNP PREL KN NI |
04ABUJA177 | PREVENTING NIGERIAN MISSILE-RELATED COOPERATION [...] (C) February 4, CDA delivered demarche (REF A) on Nigerian missile-related cooperation with North Korea to President Obasanjo's National Security Advisor, LTG (ret.) Aliyu Mohammed Gusau. CDA explained the seriousness with which the USG views North Korean missile and WMD programs, and asked t [...] | 2004-02-04 13:27:00 | Embassy Abuja | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL ETTC KSCA MNUC KNNP KN NI MTCRE |
04ANKARA6482 | TURKISH-NORTH KOREAN ECONOMIC AGREEMENT SIGNED [...] (SBU) Turkey's Foreign Trade (FTU) Undersecretary and the North Korean Ambassador to Bulgaria and Turkey signed a trade and economic cooperation agreement in Ankara on November 12. Two-way trade, valued at less than USD 5 million, is minuscule. Osman Bekaroglu, FT's Deputy Director General for [...] | 2004-11-19 14:52:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD KN KS TU |
04BRUSSELS1081 | US-EU COASI CONSULTATIONS PART 1: EAST ASIA [...] (C) On March 5 in Brussels, SA A/S Rocca and EAP PDAS Keyser -- accompanied by USEU DCM Foster -- discussed US-EU cooperation in South and East Asia with the EU's COASI Troika. This cable covers the EAP portion of the consultations. The SA segment will be reported septel. -- Indonesia: EU [...] | 2004-03-15 08:02:00 | Embassy Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP CH ID BM KN ASEAN EUN USEU BRUSSELS |
04BRUSSELS1119 | DG COOPER ON DPRK: EU READY TO HELP WHEN TIME IS [...] (C) Visiting EAP PDAS Donald Keyser met with Council DG for External Relations Robert Cooper March 5 on the margins of semestral troika consultations with the EU (reftel). Cooper expressed satisfaction with the slow but steady progress in the Six Party process and offered the EU's assistance b [...] | 2004-03-17 07:06:00 | Embassy Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP KN EUN USEU BRUSSELS |
04BRUSSELS4630 | EU RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON DPRK FOOD AID [...] (C) Summary: Development Counselor presented reftel demarche to Xavier Guillou at DG AIDCO Food Security Unit and Maria Castillo-Fernandez, DG RELEX Desk Officer for DPRK. Both were receptive to demarche, had been in North Korea recently, largely agreed with US assessment of issues with some [...] | 2004-10-27 10:27:00 | Embassy Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID KN PREL WFP USEU BRUSSELS |
04BRUSSELS4756 | EU/DPRK: PRE-BRIEF OF TROIKA VISIT TO PYONGYANG [...] (C) SUMMARY: A Directors-level Troika of EU officials will visit Pyongyang November 13-16 to press for North Korean cooperation in the Six Party Talks and to press for progress on human rights, economic reforms, ROK-DPRK relations and humanitarian assistance issues. The Troika will begin the [...] | 2004-11-05 16:05:00 | Embassy Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KNNP KN EUN USEU BRUSSELS |
04BRUSSELS4881 | EU/DPRK: SE DETRANI DISCUSSES 6PT, KEDO, [...] (C) SUMMARY: During consultations November 9 with Special Envoy Joseph DeTrani and EAP/K Director Jim Foster, EU officials underscored the EU's firm support for the Six-Party Process and willingness to play a constructive role when the time comes. They urged the US to consult early if the EU i [...] | 2004-11-16 12:38:00 | Embassy Brussels | SECRET | PREL KNNP PHUM EAID PINR IR KN EUN USEU BRUSSELS |
04HANOI2594 | CPV ON HUMAN RIGHTS, CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, KOREA [...] (SBU) Summary: In a meeting with visiting SFRC staffer Frank Jannuzi, CPV officials said human rights and democracy were secondary priorities for Vietnam behind meeting the population's basic material needs; that freedom to operate in the Central Highlands would be especially slow in coming fo [...] | 2004-09-16 09:34:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREF OTRA KN KS VM ETMIN HUMANR DPRK |
04HANOI535 | YOUNGER GVN OFFICIALS ON NATIONAL SECURITY [...] (SBU) Summary: During a recent seminar on Vietnam's national security, younger generation officials from a range of GVN agencies and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) variously commented that: China and the U.S. both represent serious, but completely different threats for Vietnam's future [...] | 2004-02-25 06:59:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PINS PTER SNAR BM KN IZ VM CTERR ASEAN CVR DPRK CNARC |
04HOCHIMINHCITY1024 | (SBU) DPRK REFUGEE "UNDERGROUND RAILROAD" RUNS THROUGH [...] (SBU) We met August 3 with a counterpart at the ROK Consulate in HCMC to follow up on press reports that the four hundred and fifty North Korean refugees that defected recently to South Korea did so via HCMC. (On July 27 and July 28, 450 North Koreans refugees arrived in Seoul, the single lar [...] | 2004-08-05 01:17:00 | Consulate Ho Chi Minh City | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREF SOCI PREL PGOV KS KN CH VM DPRK |
04KINSHASA1958 | CONGOLESE GOVERNMENT PLANNING VISIT TO CHINA, [...] (C) Presidential Advisor and Special Ambassador Andre Kapanga told PolCouns October 18 that he and Foreign Minister Ramazani (possibly with other government officials) will be visiting China the first week of November, followed by a 4-day visit to North Korea. Kapanga said the delegation will [...] | 2004-10-21 13:47:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EINV ENRG ETRD ETTC PINR PREL CG CH KN |
04KINSHASA2122 | DRC VISIT TO CHINA, N. KOREA - HYDROELECTRICITY [...] (C) Summary: Presidential advisor Andre Kapanga, the second-ranking official on the DRC delegation to China and North Korea, told PolCouns November 17 that meetings focused on investment opportunities in the DRC, particularly hydroelectrical generation and production of roof tiles. China off [...] | 2004-11-19 07:07:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR ECON ENRG EINV EMIN ETRD PGOV CG CH KN |
04RANGOON1100 | ALLEGED NORTH KOREAN INVOLVEMENT IN MISSILE [...] (S) SUMMARY: North Korean workers are reportedly assembling "SAM missiles" and constructing an underground facility at a Burmese military site in Magway Division, about 315 miles NNW of Rangoon, according to XXXXXXXXXXXX . This unsolicited account should not be taken as authoritative, but it tracks [...] | 2004-08-27 08:08:00 | Embassy Rangoon | SECRET | PARM PINR PREL KNNP BM KN |
04RANGOON317 | BURMA DENIES NUCLEAR OR MISSILE LINKS WITH NORTH [...] (S) SUMMARY: Deputy Foreign Minister Khin Maung Win told the CDA, a.i. March 9 that Burma "has no links whatever with North Korea regarding nuclear technology or missile technology," and has no intentions of buying missiles or missile technology from North Korea. He allowed that Burma had pu [...] | 2004-03-09 10:42:00 | Embassy Rangoon | SECRET | PREL KNNP SNAR BM KN ARF |
04ROME1591 | TAIWAN/DPRK CHEMICAL SEIZURE - ITALY SEEKING [...] (S) ECONOFF RAISED REFTEL POINTS WITH MFA NON-PROLIFERATION COORDINATOR CARLO TRIPEPI ON MARCH 8. (WE ALSO LEFT THE POINTS AT MFA WITH DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS CLAUDIO BISOGNIERO, DISARMAMENT OFFICE DIRECTOR GIOVANNI IANNUZZI, AND EAST ASIA OFFICE DIRECTOR CRISTINA RAVAGLIA.) THE [...] | 2004-04-23 10:48:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | ETTC PARM PREL TW KN IT AS TH CBW |
04ROME2854 | JAPANESE 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 04:21:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL PREF EAGR ECON KN KS UN |
04THEHAGUE2677 | NETHERLANDS/EU/KOREA: DUTCH ON EU SUMMIT WITH [...] (SBU) Both MFA Korea Desk officer and South Korea Embassy officer told poloffs that the EU-South Korea Summit held in Hanoi on October 9 was so brief -- lasting only two hours including interpretation -- that participants did not have enough time to cover all of the issues included in the leng [...] | 2004-10-15 14:50:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NL KS KN EUN |
04THEHAGUE2871 | DUTCH VIEWS ON U.S.-EU DPRK HUMANITARIAN AID [...] (C) Emboffs met with Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director for Humanitarian Affairs Joost Andriesson and DPRK desk officer Robert Dressen. They thanked emboffs for sharing reftel talking points and welcomed the possibility of further discussions on humanitarian assistance to North Korea. [...] | 2004-11-05 15:48:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PREL KN NL WFP |
04VATICAN2890 | NORTH KOREA: CATHOLIC RELIEF AGENCY BUILDING [...] (C) The Holy See's North Korea Country Director told us July 9 that Caritas has reinforced its traditional emergency food aid programs with training programs for local North Korean officials. The Vatican is cautiously optimistic that this focus on relationship building will create a greater [...] | 2004-07-26 13:17:00 | Embassy Vatican | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM EAID PGOV KN VT KS KIRF |
05ABUDHABI4049 | UAE DEMARCHE: CUTTING OFF CONVENTIONAL ARMS TRADE [...] (U) This message contains an action request at the end of para 2. 2. (S) Summary: Reminding MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi of the UAE's commitment to working with the United States on shutting down proliferators and targeting their assets (refs A and B),Ambassador highlighted the need t [...] | 2005-09-26 08:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM MNUC KNNP IR CH KN TC |
05ABUDHABI4103 | OFAC DISCUSSES WMD, TERFIN WITH UAEG, BANKS [...] No summary [...] | 2005-09-28 08:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | KTFN PTER EFIN SNAR PK KN IR TC |
05ANKARA3369 | NO KNOWLEDGE OF NORTH KOREAN COUNTERFEITING IN [...] No summary [...] | 2005-06-14 10:31:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM EFIN KN TU |
05BANGKOK3590 | THAILAND: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON SUSPENSION OF [...] (C) On May 27, PolCouns conveyed reftel para 8 talking points to Chakarin Chayabongse, Deputy Director General, East Asian Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Chakarin expressed appreciation for the official notification of suspension of the U.S. remains recovery program in N [...] | 2005-06-01 10:29:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN KS TH DPRK |
05BANGKOK3704 | THAILAND-DPRK RELATIONS: RTG SEES ITSELF AS [...] No summary [...] | 2005-06-06 10:41:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PREF PARM PHUM KN KS TH DPRK |
05BANGKOK3744 | GUIDANCE REGARDING TWO NORTH KOREAN SISTERS IN [...] (C) Per ref a request, on June 7 Refcoord told UNHCR Regional Representative Hasim Utkan that the U.S. would consider refugee referrals of the two North Korean sisters reportedly in Cambodia if UNHCR determines that it is in their best interest to travel to the United States. 2. (C) Utkan s [...] | 2005-06-07 08:19:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM KN KS CB DPRK |
05BANGKOK5214 | SIX-PARTY TALKING POINTS DELIVERED/FOREIGN [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel talking points to Surapon Petch-Vra, Director of East Asian Affairs - North and South Korea; Piroon Laismit, Director of East Asian Affairs - China and Japan; and Amornsate Singha, Director North America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Points were received [...] | 2005-08-15 08:00:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM KN KS TH |
05BANGKOK5937 | UNHCR UPDATE ON DPRK REFUGEE IN THAILAND [...] (C) Summary. North Korean refugee Mr. Park Tae-Hung continues to reside in Thailand illegally and appears to have moved from Pattaya to Bangkok. UNHCR has been in sporadic contact with him since June and is prepared to refer him on an immediate basis to the ROK Embassy for resettlement. End [...] | 2005-09-15 08:15:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL TH KN KS DPRK |
05BANGKOK6097 | RESPONSE ON OPPORTUNITIES IN THAILAND TO ASSIST [...] (C) Summary. Both Thai and local UNHCR officials judge that the current, informal pipeline that funnels North Korean asylum seekers through UNHCR and on to the ROK embassy for swift and quiet resettlement continues to work well. According to Thai officials, any future USG efforts to accept Nor [...] | 2005-09-23 10:01:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM TH KN DPRK |
05BANGKOK656 | NORTH KOREAN ASYLUM SEEKER IN VIENTIANE [...] (C) Summary and comment. UNHCR/UNDP cannot issue a travel document for North Korean asylum seeker Anh, but is prepared to assist in resolving this case in terms of providing transportation within Thailand, housing, and other assistance agreed upon by concerned governments. ICRC Bangkok repre [...] | 2005-01-25 10:36:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PGOV PREF PREL KN KS LA TH DPRK |
05BANGKOK690 | ICRC AND NORTH KOREAN ASYLUM SEEKER IN VIENTIANE [...] (C) Fred Grimm, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Head of Regional Delegation, told Embassy Bangkok today that ICRC is not/not willing to issue a laissez-passer (LP) to North Korean asylum seeker An Kyong Su. Grimm said that, after consultations with both the ICRC representa [...] | 2005-01-27 00:24:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PGOV PREF PREL KN KS TH DPRK LA |
05BANGKOK752 | DPRK ASYLUM SEEKER -- MOVING FORWARD [...] (C) In response to reftel, Refcoord informed UNHCR Chief Protection Officer Kirsten Young on January 27 of the latest developments in the case of DPRK asylum seeker Anh and asked what assistance UNHCR would be able to provide in the resolution of this issue. Reiterataing earlier commitments m [...] | 2005-01-28 07:22:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PGOV PREL ASEC KN KS LA TH DPRK |
05BANGKOK802 | AMBASSADOR-FM SURAKIART ON NORTH KOREAN ASYLUM SEEKER IN VIENTIANE [...] (C) On January 28, while in Phuket for Thai-hosted conference on a tsunami early warning system (EWS),the Ambassador spoke with Foreign Minister Surakiart about Ahn Kyong Su, the North Korean asylum seeker in Embassy Vientiane. The Ambassador noted that the Lao government would not allow tra [...] | 2005-01-31 10:20:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM ASEC KS KN TH DPRK LA |
05BUCHAREST568 | ROMANIAN REACTION TO U.S. POSITION ON FEBRUARY 10 [...] No summary [...] | 2005-03-07 15:54:00 | Embassy Bucharest | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MNUC KN RO |
05CANBERRA354 | COMMANDER OF UN FORCES IN KOREA GENERAL LAPORTE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer on February 16, U.S. General Leon LaPorte, Commander of the UN Command in Korea, described the dramatic changes taking place in the ROK, in particular at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ),where the UN Command's role is a [...] | 2005-02-24 06:39:00 | Embassy Canberra | SECRET//NOFORN | MARR PARM PREL KNNP AS KS KN IAEA |
05CANBERRA403 | AUSTRALIA WANTS MORE PRESSURE ON NORTH KOREA [...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: In a February 25 courtesy call on DFAT Secretary L'Estrange, North Korean Ambassador Chon engaged on the question of whether North Korea would return to the Six-Party Talks (6PT). According to DFAT, Chon launched into the DPRK's "standard diatribe" about the U. [...] | 2005-03-02 07:16:00 | Embassy Canberra | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC AS KN IAEA |
05CANBERRA882 | EAP A/S HILL'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN AFFAIRS [...] (S) EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill told Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Secretary Michael L'Estrange on May 17 that there was a SIPDIS growing sense of urgency in Washington about the DPRK's nuclear program. L'Estrange agreed that the current state of [...] | 2005-05-24 04:24:00 | Embassy Canberra | SECRET | PREL MNUC AS KN CH KS JA ID ARF |
05DUBLIN1524 | IRELAND: NO BANCO DELTA ASIA ILLICIT FINANCIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2005-12-14 15:40:00 | Embassy Dublin | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN KJUS KNNP KTFN KN EI |
05DUSHANBE1648 | TAJIKISTAN: CIVIL AND GOVERNMENT AVIATION AUTHORITIES [...] (C) SUMMARY: On October 6, Under Secretary Robert Joseph met with Head of the Tajikistan Department of Civil Aviation Khamroyev Firuz and Tajik Air Force Chief of Staff General-Major Safaraliev. The Tajiks reiterated their support for ridding the world of the scourge of terrorism and the transfer o [...] | 2005-10-10 07:08:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINS IR KN TI |
05GENEVA2484 | UNHCR EXCOM #5: SEEKING BETTER PROTECTION FOR [...] (C) Summary: On the margins of UNHCR,s Executive Committee meeting, Acting PRM A/S Rich Greene raised in meetings with Chinese Mission Counselor and UNHCR staff the fate of North Korean asylum seekers in China. Chinese concerns over stability in northeast Asia and successful resolution of t [...] | 2005-10-14 08:43:00 | US Mission Geneva | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM EAID CH KN UNCHR |
05HANOI1179 | VIETNAM-DPRK TIES: OPPORTUNITIES FOR AND [...] (C) The Vietnam-DPRK bilateral relationship, although strained by last year's "mass defection" of North Korean asylum-seekers from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul, is slowly returning to normal. Vietnam recognizes that its "traditional ties" with the North, combined with its proximity to China and [...] | 2005-05-19 09:59:00 | Embassy Hanoi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PREF PARM PHUM KN KS VM DPRK |
05HANOI136 | (C) DETAILS ON NORTH KOREAN ASYLUM-SEEKERS' [...] (C) Summary: Six North Korean asylum-seekers, four in the French Embassy and two in the Swedish Embassy, departed Vietnam January 7 for Singapore and, soon after, the ROK. Throughout the affair, the GVN's generally helpful and forthcoming attitude was in contrast to that of the ROK Embassy, a [...] | 2005-01-18 10:02:00 | Embassy Hanoi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREF SU VM FR KN HUMANR DPRK |
05HANOI1373 | Seven North Koreans Enter Thai Embassy in Hanoi [...] (SBU) Thai DCM Tawatchai Koopirom confirmed June 9 that seven North Koreans asylum-seekers entered his embassy the day before. The three men and four women, including two younger people, got through the embassy's front gate by pretending to be visa applicants. "It all happened very fast," he [...] | 2005-06-09 10:03:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ASEC KN TH VM DPRK ASEAN |
05HANOI1400 | DPRK Asylum-seekers in Hanoi: Update [...] (SBU) Visiting UNHCR Regional Representative Hasim Utkan and Vietnam Country Representative Vu Anh Son provided additional information on the asylum attempt by seven North Koreans in the Thai Embassy (Ref A). Utkan, in Hanoi to meet with visiting PRM A/S Dewey and GVN officials (septel),was [...] | 2005-06-13 09:12:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ASEC KN TH VM DPRK |
05HANOI149 | VIETNAM - CONDITIONS FOR DPRK REFUGEES [...] (SBU) Summary: Vietnam has not signed any international refugee convention and does not officially recognize North Koreans as refugees in need of protection. Several thousand North Koreans, however, have passed through Vietnam en route to other Southeast Asian countries where they have receive [...] | 2005-01-19 10:02:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM KN VM HUMANR DPRK ASEAN |
05HANOI1666 | DPRK Asylum-seekers Depart Hanoi [...] (SBU) ROK Embassy First Secretary (Political) Lee Kang- kuk confirmed June 27 that the seven North Korean asylum- seekers in the Thai Embassy departed Hanoi for Seoul via Bangkok on June 23. According to Lee, the RTG provided the seven with travel documents in the form of "Emergency Certifica [...] | 2005-06-27 07:57:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PREF ASEC KN KS TH VM DPRK |
05HANOI2481 | Opportunities to Assist DPRK Asylum Seekers in [...] (SBU) Summary: The GVN considers DPRK asylum seekers to be immigration law violators who must be dealt with in accordance with the law; in most cases, they are sent back to the country from which they crossed illegally into Vietnam. As a matter of security, the GVN has asked foreign and inte [...] | 2005-09-23 10:17:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM KN VM DPRK |
05HANOI2511 | EAP DAS Eric John's Meeting with Communist Party [...] (SBU) Summary: EAP Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Eric John met Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Commission on External Affairs Director for the Western Europe and Americas Department Pham Tien Nhien at the CPV headquarters September 27. The Ambassador, EAP Mainland Southeast Asia Direc [...] | 2005-09-29 06:45:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINR KN VM DPRK |
05KUWAIT5052 | DEMARCHES DELIVERED ON ASG AND BANCO DELTA ASIA; [...] (SBU) On December 6, Econcouns, accompanied by Econoff, delivered reftels B-D demarche points (verbally and through non-papers) to Khaled Al-Mughamis, Director of the MFA's Follow-up and Coordination Department responsible for terrorism finance and anti-money laundering issues. 2. (SBU) Wi [...] | 2005-12-08 07:42:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN KJUS KNNP PTER PREL KN LE SY |
05KUWAIT5053 | DEMARCHES DELIVERED ON ASG AND BANCO DELTA ASIA; [...] (SBU) On December 6, Econcouns, accompanied by Econoff, delivered reftels B-D demarche points (verbally and through non-papers) to Khaled Al-Mughamis, Director of the MFA's Follow-up and Coordination Department responsible for terrorism finance and anti-money laundering issues. 2. (SBU) Wi [...] | 2005-12-08 07:42:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN KJUS KNNP PTER PREL KN LE SY |
05LJUBLJANA870 | SLOVENIA ON POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN ILLICIT [...] (S) Econoff delivered reftel points 16 December to Klaudijo Stroligo, Director of the Office for Money Laundering Prevention at the Slovene Ministry of Finance, and to Bostjan Jerman, security policy staffer at the MFA. Stroligo was not personally aware of the Banco Delta Asia case, but said h [...] | 2005-12-20 02:33:00 | Embassy Ljubljana | SECRET | EFIN KJUS KNNP KTFN KN SI |
05MANILA249 | NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES IN THE PHILIPPINES [...] (U) North Koreans have access to the same international protection offered other refugee groups in the Philippines. The Philippines is the only country in Southeast Asia to have signed the 1951 UN Convention on Refugees and to have an institutionalized regime of refugee protection. The Depar [...] | 2005-01-14 08:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KN KS RP |
05NEWDELHI1141 | LOOKING AT DPRK, GOI COMPLAINS OF LACK OF TRANSPARENCY RE AQ KHAN [...] (C) For the Indian government, North Korea's explicit reaffirmation of its nuclear status has revived concern about the nexus with Pakistan. MEA Director of Disarmament and International Security Affairs Venu Rajamony complained to PolCouns on February 9 that neither Pakistan nor the U.S. ha [...] | 2005-02-14 11:01:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PREL IN PK KN |
05NEWDELHI7555 | SHIELD S38-05: INDIA WILL INVESTIGATE SHIPMENT OF [...] (S) PolMilOff raised the points in reftel regarding the Grow-On Group's shipment of large amounts of sodium cyanide to North Korea in a Sept 27 meeting with MEA Under Secretary, Disarmament and International Security, Nutan Kapoor. PolMilOff gave Kapoor a non-paper about the case, as well as [...] | 2005-09-28 07:03:00 | Embassy New Delhi | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC KN IN |
05PRAGUE1426 | CZECHS REQUEST GUIDANCE ON PLANNED DPRK DEL VISIT [...] (U) Action request - see para 8. 2. (C) Summary: A DPRK delegation plans to visit the Czech Republic later this month on a trip organized by the head of the Czech Communist Party (and vice speaker of Parliament). The tentative itinerary includes a visit to the Temelin nuclear power plant. [...] | 2005-10-04 15:10:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PREL ENRG KN EZ |
05PRAGUE1515 | DPRK DELEGATION VISIT TO CZECH REPUBLIC INCLUDES [...] (U) Action Request in para 9. 2. (S) Summary: The DPRK parliamentary delegation visited the nuclear power plant at Temelin during their 17-22 October visit to the Czech Republic. Czech officials indicate they received a "standard VIP tour" of the facility; according to the company officia [...] | 2005-10-21 16:07:00 | Embassy Prague | SECRET | PREL KNNP MNUC KN EZ |
05PRAGUE1664 | CZECHS: DPRK'S VISIT WAS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM, ON [...] (S) Summary: The Czech MFA understands U.S. dismay over the October 20 visit of a DPRK Parliamentary delegation to the Temelin Nuclear Power Plant, and will again oppose any similar requests for visits or for nuclear cooperation in the future. The Czechs will not directly focus on China's human [...] | 2005-11-29 15:43:00 | Embassy Prague | SECRET//NOFORN | EZ KN KNNP MNUC PREL PGOV PHUM CH |
05RANGOON407 | ALLEGED NORTH KOREAN CONSTRUCTION SITE IN CENTRAL [...] (S) The construction of high-tension power lines running to a secretive building site in Magwe Division has been halted, according to second-hand information from a Burmese military engineer working in the area. The sensitive project (19.55 N, 94.25 E),purportedly under construction by North [...] | 2005-04-05 11:02:00 | Embassy Rangoon | SECRET | PARM PINR KNNP PREL BM KN |
05RANGOON77 | BURMA: INPUT FOR REPORT TO CONGRESS ON NORTH [...] (U) NORTH KOREANS ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE PROTECTION IN BURMA: Burma is not a signatory to the 1951 UN Convention on Refugees and cannot be considered as hospitable for any individuals seeking refugee protection. To the contrary, the regime's egregious human rights practices, militar [...] | 2005-01-19 11:04:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM KN BM |
05ROME2920 | TERMINATION 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 16:58:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KN AORC PHUM PREL SOCI UN WFP |
05SINGAPORE2501 | UNDER SECRETARY JOSEPH PRESSES SINGAPORE ON [...] (C) Summary. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph visited Singapore August 15 and 16 to attend the opening ceremony of the Singapore-hosted Proliferation Security Initiative exercise, Deep Sabre. The Under Secretary engaged his hosts in bilateral discussio [...] | 2005-08-19 08:47:00 | Embassy Singapore | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM ETTC KNNP MNUC KN IR MTCRE |
05TOKYO1292 | S/P DIRECTOR KRASNER'S MEETING WITH VICE FOREIGN [...] (C) Summary: During a March 2 meeting with visiting S/P Director Stephen D. Krasner, VFM Yachi said Japan supported the inclusion of Australia, New Zealand and India in the East Asia Summit and explained limitations to support from individual East Asian countries for greater U.S. involvement [...] | 2005-03-04 09:11:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CH KN JA ASEAN |
05TOKYO1331 | VIEWPOINT OF THE SOUTH KOREAN EMBASSY IN TOKYO [...] (C) ROK Deputy Chief of Mission in Tokyo, Choo Kyu-ho, accompanied by First Secretary Jeong Woon-jin, conveyed his embassy's viewpoints on North Korea, China, and the status of Japan-ROK bilateral relations at a March 7, 2005 lunch with the Charge. DCM Choo presented a rather dismal assessment [...] | 2005-03-07 09:18:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL JA KS KN CH MNNUC |
05TOKYO1349 | U.S.-JAPAN INFORMAL POLICY PLANNING BILATERAL: [...] (C) Summary: During informal policy planning talks with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Vice Minister Tsuneo Nishida on March 2, Director of Policy Planning Stephen D. Krasner discussed East Asian architecture, China, North Korea and the President's democratization agenda. Nishida said Ja [...] | 2005-03-08 07:50:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | ECIN PREL PARM PINR KDEM CH TW KN JA ASEAN |
05TOKYO1415 | AMBASSADOR HILL DISCUSSES NORTH KOREA WITH CHIEF [...] (C) Summary. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda opened a breakfast meeting with U.S. Ambassador to South Korea and U.S. Representative to the Six-Party Talks (6PT) Christopher Hill on March 10, 2005, by thanking him for his efforts on the North Korea issue. Hosoda raised the T [...] | 2005-03-10 08:24:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KN KS JA |
05VIENNA3841 | AUSTRIA: POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN ILLICIT FINANCIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2005-12-09 13:20:00 | Embassy Vienna | SECRET | EFIN KJUS KNNP KTFN KN AU |
05WELLINGTON900 | NEW ZEALAND RESPONSE ON DPRK FLAG OF CONVENIENCE [...] (S/REL NZ) Summary: The New Zealand government does not consider Maritime Mutual Insurance Association NZ (MMIA) to be an insurance company. Although MMIA is incorporated in New Zealand, the government says that it has advised the Japanese government that the company does not meet New Zealand [...] | 2005-11-21 03:16:00 | Embassy Wellington | SECRET | KNNP MNUC PARM PREL EWWT PHSA KN NZ |
06ABUDHABI2812 | UAE COMMENTS ON NORTH KOREA, IRAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-10 10:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR AE |
06ABUDHABI4010 | DELIVERED POINTS ON UNSCR 1718 [...] (SBU) PolChief passed reftel points to MFA Director for International Organizations and Conferences Yacub Al-Hosani on October 16. Al-Hosani, with whom we have discussed the North Korean issue frequently, offered no immediate comment. 2. (SBU) On October 17, Charge also shared reftel dema [...] | 2006-10-17 13:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM KN AE |
06ABUDHABI4087 | UAE CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR ON IRAN AND NORTH KOREA [...] (S/NF) During a November 19 meeting with econchief and Treasury Regional Advisors, Central Bank Governor Sultan Nasser Al-Suwaidi briefly discussed U.S. efforts to isolate the Iranian regime financially. He said that Treasury Secretary Paulson had discussed Iran with all GCC Central SIPDIS [...] | 2006-10-26 11:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | ETTC PTER KTFN MNUC IR KN AE |
06ADDISABABA1326 | ETHIOPIA: GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES MILITARY OFFENSIVE [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Two senior Ethiopian General officers told DATT May 9 and May 11 that Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) have begun an offensive aimed at neutralizing Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) in the Somali region. The Ministry of National Defense advised that Combined Joi [...] | 2006-05-12 09:04:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET | MOPS CASC PREL ET KN |
06AMMAN2572 | NORTH KOREAN FLAGS OF CONVENIENCE DEMARCHE [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche April 10 to Jamal Al-Shamayleh, deputy chief of the Foreign Ministry's International Organizations Department. Shamayleh said that he would notify Foreign Minister Khatib and Minister of Transportation Saud Nseirat of our position regarding any Jordanian o [...] | 2006-04-12 14:14:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL PHSA KNNP MNUC EWWT KN JO |
06AMMAN7735 | NUCLEAR TEST DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-10 14:12:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN JO |
06ANKARA2664 | TURKEY/DPRK: MFA BRIEFING ON DPRK VISIT TO ANKARA [...] (C) Turkish MFA Deputy Director General for Africa and East Asia Erdem Mutaf briefed several diplomatic corps representatives May 10 on MFA meetings with Democratic People's Republic of North Korea (DPRK) Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials on May 4. The DPRK had requested the visit as part [...] | 2006-05-11 14:19:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KN KS TU |
06ANKARA3943 | TURKISH STATEMENT ON NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] The Turkish MFA released the following statement on North Korea's missile launches on July 5. We will follow up with the GOT on reftel points and report septel. 2. Text of Turkish statement (informal Embassy translation): BEGIN TEXT July 5, 2006 We view the Democratic People's Repub [...] | 2006-07-07 05:34:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN TU IR |
06ANKARA4082 | DELIVERY OF POINTS CONCERNING NORTH KOREAN MISSILE [...] (C) We delivered ref a demarche to Turkish MFA Disarmament and Arms Control First Secretary Guven Begec on July 12. Begec said Turkey was also very concerned by the North Korean launches and noted the MFA's statement in reaction to the launches (ref b). Begec informed us that he has been foll [...] | 2006-07-12 14:48:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | KN KNNP PARM PREL |
06ANKARA5203 | TURKEY AND UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] (C) We delivered reftel non-paper to MFA Security Affairs Deputy Director General Avni Bicakli on September 7 and Disarmament Office DDG Bulent Meric on September 8. Meric said Turkish financial authorities have ascertained that Turkish companies are not directly or indirectly involved with s [...] | 2006-09-08 14:50:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT PTER KN TU |
06ANKARA5790 | TURKEY ON POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN MISSILE TEST [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-04 15:08:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP TU |
06ANKARA5865 | RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST ANNOUNCEMENT [...] (U) We delivered reftel points and Presidential statement on October 10 to Evren Akyol, who has principal responsibility for North Korean issues in the MFA's East Asia Bureau, and to Serhan Yigit in the MFA's Department of Arms Control and Disarmament. 2. (C) Akyol said that Turkey fully ag [...] | 2006-10-10 15:07:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | KN KNNP PARM PREL TU |
06ANKARA6423 | TURKEY TO CO-SPONSOR UNGA RESOLUTIONS ON BURMA AND [...] (C) Turkey has decided to co-sponsor resolutions on the human rights situations in Burma and North Korea in the UNGA Third Committee, to support the U.S.-sponsored resolution on the human rights situation in Belarus, to oppose no action motions proposed by countries across the board, and to opp [...] | 2006-11-15 15:56:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UNGA TU BO BM KN |
06ANKARA6445 | TURKEY WILL SUPPORT UNGA RESOLUTION ON UZBEKISTAN [...] (C) Summary: Turkey has decided to support the resolution on Uzbekistan's human rights record at the UNGA Third Committee. It will oppose any related no action motions. It plans to abstain from the vote on Iran's human rights record. End summary. 2. (C) Following up on points delivered p [...] | 2006-11-17 15:56:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UNGA UZ BM BO IR KN TU |
06ANTANANARIVO1157 | OFFICIAL RESPONSE FROM MADAGASCAR ON NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR [...] The Government of Madagascar officially responded to reftel demarche via facsimile of diplomatic note No. 561-AE/M/NV/DCM, dated 12 October 2006. Informal translation of the text of the diplomatic note follows: BEGIN TEXT OF DIPLOMATIC NOTE: ------------------------------ MINISTRY OF FO [...] | 2006-10-13 10:24:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN MA |
06ASHGABAT1066 | Demarches Delivered to Turkmenistan on North Korean Nuclear [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-11 08:50:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM TX |
06ASHGABAT1070 | Turkmenistan Condemns North Korea [...] (U) Subsequent to reftel A report on interaction with Government of Turkmenistan authorities on the North Korean nuclear situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs notified the Embassy October 11 of its release of a "statement in the mass media on the issue contained in the mentioned [diplomat [...] | 2006-10-12 03:23:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM TX |
06ASHGABAT1245 | (S) ASHGABAT DELIVERS FLIGHT BY NORTH KOREAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-06 12:58:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | SECRET | IR KN KNNP MNUC PARM PREL TX |
06ASHGABAT1260 | DPRK DID NOT REQUEST LANDING/OVERFLIGHT FROM [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-11 13:32:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | SECRET | IR KN KNNP MNUC PARM PREL TX |
06ASHGABAT767 | TURKMENISTAN DENIES OVERFLIGHT FOR SUSPECT IRANIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-19 11:02:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM ETTC PREL IR CH KN KG TX UZ |
06ASHGABAT828 | FOREIGN MINISTER MEREDOV SAYS TURKMENISTAN HAS [...] (S) Charge delivered ref A appreciation to Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashit Meredov on August 3. Meredov took meticulous notes and said he would convey text verbatim to President Niyazov. Meredov added that "for your information only," the Government of Turkmenistan had denied overfligh [...] | 2006-08-03 11:53:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | SECRET | IR KN PARM PGOV PREL TX |
06ASTANA35 | KAZAKHSTAN REACTION TO NORTH KOREAN ANNOUNCEMENT: "YOU CAN [...] (SBU) Summary. Charge delivered reftel points to Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov on October 10, taking the opportunity to thank Abdrakhmanov for the Government of Kazakhstan's (GOK) October 9 statement (paragraph 4) denouncing North Korea's announcement of a nuclear weapon test. [...] | 2006-10-10 12:04:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL KZ KN |
06ASUNCION1054 | PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON UNSCR 1718 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-19 12:29:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP KN PARM PA |
06ASUNCION711 | PARAGUAY CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCH [...] On July 7, A/DCM delivered reftel points and the White House statement on the North Korean missile launch to Ceferino Valdez, the Undersecretary for Bilateral Affairs, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. Later that same day, Paraguay's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a press state [...] | 2006-07-11 14:20:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN PA |
06ASUNCION971 | PARAGUAY ON UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-21 19:51:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KNNP MUNC WMD KPAO PTER KN KS PA |
06ATHENS1766 | UNSC RESOLUTION MAY BE "JUST WHAT DPRK WANTS," [...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel points on the UNSC resolution regarding the DPRK missile launches to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Haralambos Rocanas on July 10. Ambassador told Rocanas that the U.S. is grateful Greece has joined us in co-sponsoring the UNSC resolution, and [...] | 2006-07-10 15:03:00 | Embassy Athens | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MARR UNSC KN GR |
06BAGHDAD3734 | IRAQ RESPONSE TO POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-08 16:48:00 | Embassy Baghdad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP IZ |
06BAKU1549 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO FOREIGN MINISTER ON NORTH [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-26 05:01:00 | Embassy Baku | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP KN PARM |
06BAKU974 | AZERBAIJAN: NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] (SBU) Pol/Econ Chief delivered ref points on North Korean Missile Launches to MFA Americas Desk officer Elchin Bashirov on July 6. Bashirov said that although Azerbaijan was following this issue, because North Korea is not geographically close to Azerbaijan, he did not expect the MFA to issu [...] | 2006-07-06 10:36:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KNNP KN AJ |
06BANGKOK1139 | MEETING WITH SOUTH KOREAN EMBASSY ON NORTH KOREAN [...] (C) Summary. In a February 23 meeting, a South Korean Embassy official said he had received no new instructions or information from Seoul regarding U.S.-ROK discussions about North Korean refugees, including on providing assistance to the Embassy if any suitable refugee cases arose or sharing [...] | 2006-02-24 11:26:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL TH KS KN DPRK |
06BANGKOK1340 | THAI RESPONSE ON NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES [...] (C) Summary. During March 3 conversations, Thai FM Kantathi and NSC Chief Winai said that the North Korean refugee issue was sensitive for Thailand. However, they indicated that the RTG was willing to work with the USG on discreet, case-by-case processing of North Korean refugees for U.S. re [...] | 2006-03-03 10:24:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM KN TH DPRK |
06BANGKOK2120 | EMBASSY BANGKOK NORTH KOREAN RESPONSE PLAN [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see action request para 6. 2. (C) Summary: Deputy Chief of Mission and Political Counselor, along with a team of USG members who will have a role in assisting NKs at the Embassy, met on April 10 to discuss details of the walk-in operational plan. [...] | 2006-04-11 10:34:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREF TH KN KS DPRK |
06BANGKOK2202 | SIX NORTH KOREANS APPROACH EMBASSY [...] (U) This is an action request. See para. 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY. Six North Koreans (NK) accompanied by two NGO representatives from the Evangelical Movement for North Korea presented themselves at U.S. Embassy Bangkok about 1100 on April 17. They were not accompanied by media and the Embassy ha [...] | 2006-04-17 11:21:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PGOV PHUM PREL AMGT KN KS TH DPRK |
06BANGKOK2296 | UPDATE ON SIX NORTH KOREANS [...] (C) Summary. In an April 20 meeting, ROK Embassy officials expressed familiar concerns about U.S. resettlement of North Korean refugees but indicated that they would be prepared to help in accordance with commitments the ROKG has made to the United States. In a subsequent UNHCR-ROK Embassy m [...] | 2006-04-20 23:27:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PREL KN KS TH DPRK |
06BANGKOK2329 | THAI GIVE OK ON U.S. RESETTLEMENT OF SIX NORTH [...] (C) Summary. The RTG has given formal approval for U.S. resettlement of North Korean refugees on a case-by-case, discreet basis and for U.S. resettlement of the first group of six North Koreans. However, Thai sensitivities about this issue remain. Any publicity would complicate the issue and [...] | 2006-04-21 08:41:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREF PREL TH KN KS DPRK |
06BANGKOK2565 | U.S.-BOUND NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES BELIEVE RELATIVES [...] (C) Refcoord and Deputy Refcoord met May 2 with the six North Korean refugees approved by DHS for U.S. resettlement to follow up on concerns expressed by some of the refugees in their separate resettlement interviews about the safety of relatives in North Korea (DPRK). 2. (C) All of the ref [...] | 2006-05-02 09:05:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PREL KN KS TH DPRK |
06BANGKOK3226 | THREE NORTH KOREANS APPROACH EMBASSY [...] (C) On May 27 at approximately 0900 local time, three women claiming to be North Koreans approached the Embassy. They were unaccompanied and spoke minimal English and no Thai. Using an Embassy emplopyee as interpreter, Refcoord, Deputy Refcoord, and Assistant RSO briefly interviewed the three [...] | 2006-05-29 23:45:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PGOV PREL PHUM KN KS TH DPRK |
06BANGKOK3535 | NORTH KOREAN REFUGEE DEVELOPMENTS [...] (C) UNHCR Regional Representative Hasim Utkan told Refcoord on June 14 that seven of the ten North Koreans who had been detained and released by Lao authorities (reftel) have now arrived in Bangkok and are staying at the shelter for North Korean refugees managed by a South Korean NGO. Utkan ex [...] | 2006-06-14 10:28:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PREL TH KN KS |
06BANGKOK3582 | NO DECISION FROM THAI ON U.S. RESETTLEMENT [...] (C) In a June 14 telephone conversation, the Ambassador raised the three North Korean refugees who are seeking U.S. resettlement (reftels) with Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Krit Garnjana-Goonchorn. The Ambassador urged Krit to permit U.S. resettlement processing of the [...] | 2006-06-15 09:25:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREF PREL PHUM TH KS KN DPRK |
06BANGKOK3746 | SIX NORTH KOREANS APPROACH EMBASSY [...] (U) This is an action request. See para. 7. 2. (C) On Friday, June 23 at approximately 1130 local time, five women, including one with a 6-year old daughter, approached the front gate of the Embassy and identified themselves as North Koreans. They were met and interviewed by Refcoord, AR [...] | 2006-06-25 23:37:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PGOV PREL PHUM KN KS TH |
06BANGKOK3759 | UNHCR NOTIFIES EMBASSY OF INTEREST OF DETAINED [...] (U) This is an action request. See para. 5. 2. (C) On June 26, UNHCR notified Embassy that a North Korean woman currently in the Immigration Detention Center (IDC) in Bangkok has expressed interest in U.S. refugee resettlement. UNHCR reported that in the course of the regular interview for [...] | 2006-06-26 07:31:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PGOV PREL PHUM KN KS TH |
06BANGKOK3842 | NORTH KOREAN REFUGEE DEVELOPMENTS [...] (C) UNHCR Regional Representative Hasim Utkan told Refcoord on June 28 that the head of the Thai National Security Council, General Winai Phattiyakul, had told him the previous day that Thai intelligence was reporting that UNHCR was involved in the trafficking of North Koreans to Thailand. Ut [...] | 2006-06-29 07:05:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PGOV PREL PHUM KN KS TH |
06BANGKOK4001 | THAI REACTION TO DPRK MISSILE LAUNCH [...] (SBU) In a statement to reporters on July 5, Foreign Minister Kantathi Suphamongkohn called upon North Korea to "refrain from doing any activities which will create mistrust" and urged Pyongyang "to seek peaceful negotiations to prevent any misunderstandings." According to Kantathi, Thailand [...] | 2006-07-06 09:43:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL TH KN KNNP PARM |
06BANGKOK4803 | CHINESE 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 03:41:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UN CH TH KN |
06BANGKOK5456 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNSCR 1695 [...] (U) On September 6, 2006 post delivered Reftel A demarche to Phasporn Sangasubana, Director of the Administrative Affairs Division, International Organization Bureau, of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Phasporn acknowledged receipt of the talking points, but informed Poloff that no [...] | 2006-09-06 08:08:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN KS |
06BANGKOK6084 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: POSSIBLE N KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) On October 4, 2006, Charge delivered Reftel demarche to Nongnuth Phetcharatana, Director-General of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nongnuth thanked Charge for the points and promised to relay them to her superiors. She will co [...] | 2006-10-04 09:21:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP |
06BANGKOK6442 | CHINA ON THE THAI COUP, ASEAN AND NORTH KOREA [...] (C) SUMMARY. As part of Embassy Bangkok's regular tea meetings with the PRC Embassy, Chinese diplomats explained that China openly welcomed Thai interim PM Surayud Chulanont because the PRC holds "different standards" than the US. They confirmed that PRC Premier Wen Jiabao will meet with Sur [...] | 2006-10-24 08:16:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV TH CH KN ASEAN |
06BANGKOK6470 | ARREST OF NORTH KOREAN ASYLUM SEEKERS [...] (C) On October 24, 83 North Korean asylum seekers were picked up by Thai immigration officers in an apartment building in the northern Bangkok suburb of Pathum Thani. A South Korean NGO was taking care of them in that facility. A representative of the NGO was also taken into custody by the p [...] | 2006-10-25 08:47:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM TH KN KS |
06BANGKOK6702 | THAILAND'S TRADE WITH NORTH KOREA: DOING BUSINESS WITH [...] (SBU) Summary: U.N. economic sanctions against North Korea have met with high-level acceptance from Thai authorities who are moving toward implementing the Security Council resolution. Thailand's unusual position as a top trading partner of North Korea gives it a potentially large role in he [...] | 2006-11-06 09:31:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD PINR MARR MASS KN TH |
06BANGKOK6854 | THAI PM PLANS TO LIFT MARTIAL LAW [...] (C) Interim Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont told the Ambassador the RTG planned to lift martial law during the celebrations of the King's December 5 birthday, and might even take this step earlier. In a November 13 meeting with the Ambassador, Surayud indicated that he hoped to address unhel [...] | 2006-11-13 10:52:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PREF KDEM TH BM KN |
06BANGKOK6945 | ROK POLITICAL COUNSELOR UPDATE ON NORTH KOREAN [...] (C) Summary. ROK Embassy Political Counselor Choi said on November 15 that differences within the RTG may account for the recent raid on the South Korean shelter for North Korean refugees. After discussions with the RTG, the ROK Embassy is now working with Thai Immigration to set up a new she [...] | 2006-11-17 02:48:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM KN KS TH |
06BANGKOK7418 | PRM ADMISSIONS OFFICE DIRECTOR MEETINGS IN BANGKOK [...] (C) Summary. End summary. 2. (C) During a December 4-8 visit to Bangkok, PRM Office of Admissions Director Terry Rusch met with DHS, UNHCR, CDC, IOM, and ROK Embassy officials to discuss refugee issues. She discussed current refugee processing issues with Overseas Processing Entity (OPE) s [...] | 2006-12-14 09:53:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL TH KN |
06BANGKOK7437 | PRM ADMISSIONS OFFICE DIRECTOR MEETINGS IN BANGKOK [...] (C) Summary. In a meeting with the Thai Ministry of Interior, visiting PRM Office of Admissions Director Terry Rusch stated U.S. interest in resettling North Korean refugees from Thailand, outlined USG plans for large-scale Burmese resettlement during the current fiscal year and pressed for a [...] | 2006-12-15 07:07:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL TH KN |
06BEIJING10192 | CHINA'S MAY 25 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: A/S HILL'S [...] Key points made at the May 25 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher Hill met with VFM Yang Jiechi and VFM Wu Dawei to discuss implementing consensus reached in the April 2006 Bush- Hu meetings and in the Fourth Round of Six-Party Talks. -- Accusations [...] | 2006-05-25 10:07:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PINS CH JP KN |
06BEIJING1057 | SENATOR MURKOWSKI HIGHLIGHTS U.S. CONCERNS ON [...] (SBU) Senator Murkowski highlighted U.S. concerns about the status of the Six-Party Talks during meetings with NPC Chairman Wu Bangguo and CCP Central Committee International Department Vice Minister Ma Wenpu. Wu blamed mistrust between the United States and DPRK for the current impasse in t [...] | 2006-01-17 10:39:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OREP CH KN |
06BEIJING10606 | MAY 25 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: HAMAS FM VISIT, IRAN [...] Key points made at the May 25 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- FM Mahmoud Al-Zahhar will visit Beijing to attend the China-Arab Cooperation Forum. China will use the opportunity to explain China's position that Hamas needs to give up violence, recognize Israel and abide by past agreem [...] | 2006-05-30 22:44:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PINS CH JP KN |
06BEIJING1061 | JANUARY 17 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: KIM JONG-IL VISIT [...] MFA Spokesperson Kong Quan stated that President Hu Jintao will "meet a foreign leader" on Tuesday, January 17, in response to repeated questioning about the unconfirmed visit of Kim Jong-Il to China. Kong refused to be drawn into specific comment about a possible Kim visit, saying he had no [...] | 2006-01-17 11:46:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM CH IR EU KN |
06BEIJING10895 | JUNE 1 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN NUCLEAR ISSUE, [...] Key points made at the June 1 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- China welcomes U.S. gestures and willingness to resolve the Iran nuclear issue through dialogue, while not supporting the "arbitrary" use of sanctions in handling international affairs. -- Addressing the China-Arab Coope [...] | 2006-06-01 10:34:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM ECON CH JP KN |
06BEIJING11382 | JUNE 6 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: MILITARY DEVELOPMENT, [...] Key points made at the June 6 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- The United States maintains the largest military expenditure in the world and has "no reason" to criticize China's military development. -- China is making significant progress in combating human trafficking and is prepa [...] | 2006-06-06 09:33:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH JP KN |
06BEIJING12175 | JUNE 13 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINESE ARMS EXPORTS, [...] Key points made at the June 13 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- Amnesty International's recent reports that China's arms exports promote violence and human rights violations around the world are "groundless." China complies with its international obligations and has export controls i [...] | 2006-06-13 10:38:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN |
06BEIJING13022 | JUNE 20 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILE LAUNCH, [...] Key points made at the June 20 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- China has "taken note" of reports of an impending DPRK missile launch. -- China will send an official delegation to the African Union Summit in July. China and Angola will sign a series of treaties involving law enfo [...] | 2006-06-20 10:04:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN |
06BEIJING14173 | PRC WORKING ON DPRK IN PRIVATE [...] (C) Summary: China shares the same objectives with the United States, which should not be disappointed with China's actions or statements, MFA Director General Liu Jieyi said in response to the DCM's delivery of reftel points. As opposed to the 1998 UNSC "Statement to the Press," China favors a [...] | 2006-07-06 08:29:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MCCP MARR KNNP UNSC KN KS JA |
06BEIJING14216 | JULY 6 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES, [...] Key points made at the July 6 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- On DPRK, China expresses grave concern over "what happened" and remains in close consultation with all relevant parties. China hopes that all relevant parties will remain calm and exercise restraint, proceed toward the co [...] | 2006-07-06 11:03:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN IS |
06BEIJING14218 | CHINESE SCHOLARS, MEDIA REACT TO DPRK MISSILE TESTS [...] (C) The DPRK's July 4/5 missile tests will likely not significantly alter China's policy toward North Korea and the nuclear issue, scholars and media contacts told us. The United States can expect a tougher tone from Beijing toward the DPRK but no willingness to take concrete action such as [...] | 2006-07-06 12:31:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MCAP CH KN |
06BEIJING14635 | JULY 12 G-8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINA SUPPORTS [...] President Hu Jintao will lead China's delegation to the G-8 Outreach Meeting July 16-17 in St. Petersburg, according to Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai. The meeting will be a dialogue between the G-8 and leaders from six developing countries: China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico [...] | 2006-07-12 10:22:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN IS |
06BEIJING14723 | JULY 13 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILE [...] Key points made at the July 13 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- On DPRK, China's response is governed by three objectives: to reduce tension and maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia, to promote the solidarity of the UNSC and to encourage prompt resum [...] | 2006-07-13 10:44:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN IR |
06BEIJING15431 | BRING BEEF, NOT CELL PHONES: CHINESE JOURNALISTS [...] (C) The All China Journalists' Association is organizing a visit to North Korea for a group of six senior editors from media outlets such as Party mouthpieces Guangming Daily and the official Xinhua wire service, said Li Tao (protect),a professor at the Tsinghua University School of Journali [...] | 2006-07-26 08:22:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SOCI CH KN |
06BEIJING16381 | U/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 12:41:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM AORC KN UN CH |
06BEIJING16512 | CODEL STEVENS MEETING WITH PRESIDENT HU JINTAO [...] (C) CODEL Stevens, accompanied by the Ambassador, reviewed with President Hu Jintao the results of the U.S.-China Inter-Parliamentary Exchange dialogue and urged further Chinese cooperation on the North Korean and Iranian nuclear issues. President Hu said the bilateral relationship is in good [...] | 2006-08-12 09:47:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ECON ENRG CH KN LE IR |
06BEIJING16515 | CODEL STEVENS AND NPC CHAIRMAN WU BANGGUO DISCUSS [...] (C) CODEL STEVENS, ACCOMPANIED BY THE AMBASSADOR, MET WITH NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS (NPC) CHAIRMAN WU BANGGUO ON AUGUST 11 IN BEIJING TO DISCUSS KEY U.S.- CHINA BILATERAL ISSUES FOLLOWING THE THIRD ANNUAL U.S.-CHINA INTER-PARLIAMENTARY GROUP (IPG) DIALOGUE IN GUILIN. SENATORS RAISED CONCERN [...] | 2006-08-13 22:58:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ECON ENRG CH TW KN LE IR |
06BEIJING16823 | A/S SAUERBREY'S AUGUST 10 MEETING WITH UNHCR [...] (C) SUMMARY: VISITING PRM ASSISTANT SECRETARY ELLEN SAUERBREY MET AUGUST 10 WITH UNHCR ACTING REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE CHOOSIN NGAOTHEPPITAK TO DISCUSS NORTH KOREANS IN CHINA AND OTHER REFUGEE ISSUES. REVIEWING EFFORTS TO PUSH THE PRC TO LIVE UP TO ITS INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS AND COOPERATE [...] | 2006-08-15 13:18:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PHUM KN KS CH TH |
06BEIJING17957 | ROK READOUT OF NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR SONG [...] (C) ROK NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR SONG MIN-SOON'S AUGUST 24-25 VISIT TO BEIJING FOCUSED ON PLANNING FOR ROK PRESIDENT ROH'S OCTOBER VISIT AS WELL AS DISCUSSING NORTH KOREA. AN ROK EMBASSY OFFICER STRESSED THAT BOTH SIDES LOOK TO PRESIDENT ROH'S VISIT AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL [...] | 2006-08-25 12:19:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC KNNP CH KN KS |
06BEIJING18680 | SEPTEMBER 5 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points made at the September 5 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- China continues to support the Six-Party Talks and remains dedicated to the goal of a denuclearized Korean Peninsula. -- China believes the Six-Party Talks, not sanctions, is the most effective way to resolve the nuc [...] | 2006-09-05 10:09:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN |
06BEIJING18905 | : A/S HILL VISIT, DPRK NUCLEAR TEST AND KIM [...] Key points made at the September 7 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- A/S Hill's meetings with VFM Wu Dawei and AFM Cui Tiankai focused on how to break the impasse and resume the Six-Party Talks process. -- All parties should avoid actions that would escalate tensions over a possible [...] | 2006-09-07 09:44:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC CH KN |
06BEIJING19404 | DAS CHRISTENSEN'S MEETINGS WITH AFM HE YAFEI AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER HE YAFEI EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER PRESS REPORTS THE USG MAY SELL TAIWAN F-16S AND OVER THE POSSIBILITY THAT CHEN SHUI-BIAN MAY SEEK TO CREATE A CROSS-STRAIT CRISIS WHEN AFM HE MET EAP DAS CHRISTENSEN. DAS CHRISTENSEN SAID U.S. POLICY ON TAIWAN, INCLUDIN [...] | 2006-09-13 09:30:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PREL PHUM CH KN |
06BEIJING19546 | SEPTEMBER 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: NORTH KOREA, KIM [...] KEY POINTS MADE AT THE SEPTEMBER 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING WERE: -- RESUMING THE SIX-PARTY TALKS REQUIRES EFFORTS BY ALL PARTIES. ON U.S. "SANCTIONS" AGAINST THE DPRK, CHINA SUPPORTS PROSECUTION OF THOSE COMMITTING FINANCIAL CRIMES BASED ON THE FACTS AND EVIDENCE. -- THERE ARE "NO ARRANGEME [...] | 2006-09-14 11:21:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH KN JA |
06BEIJING21219 | DPRK NUCLEAR TEST THREAT: ROK, JAPANESE, RUSSIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-07 09:27:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PREL MNUC KN CH KS JA RU |
06BEIJING21220 | DPRK NUCLEAR TEST THREAT: VIEWS OF CHINESE [...] (S) Chinese academic and media observers are concerned about North Korea's threat to conduct a nuclear test and generally believe the DPRK will actually carry out its threat to test at some point. Some observers expressed skepticism that a test would come soon. The official China Daily ran o [...] | 2006-10-07 11:22:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PREL MNUC CH KN KS JA RU |
06BEIJING21224 | REPORTED DPRK NUCLEAR TEST: RARE MFA ""STATEMENT"" [...] (S) The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a rare official ""statement"" (text at para 11) on October 9 condemning the reported DPRK nuclear test that day. China had only issued four previous MFA statements of this kind in the last decade and a half. Chinese contacts we spoke with expressed sur [...] | 2006-10-09 11:50:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PREL MNUC CH KN JA KS RU |
06BEIJING21227 | REPORTED DPRK NUCLEAR TEST: REACTION OF BEIJING [...] (C) Officials from the Japanese, ROK, Russian, French and British Embassies in Beijing were in contact with Chinese officials October 9 about the reported DPRK nuclear test and said their capitals had made or would make statements condemning the DPRK action. The Japanese geological service re [...] | 2006-10-09 12:31:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC MNUC PINR KN CH JN KS RU |
06BEIJING21641 | OCTOBER 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK NUCLEAR TEST; [...] Key Points made at the October 12 Press Briefing were: -- The DPRK must not further worsen the Korean peninsula nuclear situation. -- Six-Party Talks remain the best method for resolving the crisis, however direct dialogue between the United States and DPRK would help narrow differences. [...] | 2006-10-12 11:36:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN KS NP |
06BEIJING21713 | MFA SAYS PM ABE VISIT WILL SMOOTH COURSE OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's October 8-9 China visit marks the renewal of Japan-China leadership summits and will therefore smooth the future course of bilateral relations, MFA officials told us. The October 8 joint press communiqu for the PM Abe visit marked the first ti [...] | 2006-10-13 08:45:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CH JA KN |
06BEIJING21796 | BEIJING SCHOLARS ON DPRK DEVELOPMENTS [...] (C) China's issuance of a tough statement in reaction to the DPRK claimed nuclear test reflected President Hu Jintao's anger over Pyongyang's defiance, according to Beijing think tanker An Hongquan (protect). The Chinese leadership was particularly "shocked and angered" by the timing of the DP [...] | 2006-10-13 13:41:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR MARR CH KS KN |
06BEIJING21987 | OCTOBER 17 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: UNSCR 1718; [...] Key Points made at the October 17 Press Briefing were: -- China will implement UNSCR 1718 seriously and in a responsible manner. -- Regarding reports that China is controlling truck traffic from China to North Korea and that banks in Dandong are restricting transfers of money into North K [...] | 2006-10-17 10:01:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN |
06BEIJING22983 | OCTOBER 31 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK, CHINA-AFRICA [...] Key Points made at the October 31 Press Briefing were: -- Japan's demand that North Korea not rejoin the Six-Party Talks as a nuclear power can be handled within the framework of the Talks. -- There has been no change in China's policy regarding the normal trade relations with the DPRK. [...] | 2006-10-31 10:54:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH PK KN |
06BEIJING23356 | NOVEMBER 2 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: NORTH KOREA, AFRICA [...] Key Points made at the November 2, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- The resumption of the Six-Party Talks is a positive step towards insuring peace and stability on the North Korean Peninsula. The Talks will resume at the parties' earliest convenience. -- Six African leaders will make state [...] | 2006-11-02 12:10:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC TBIO KFLU AGOA JA CH KN |
06BEIJING23628 | NOVEMBER 7 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points made at the regular November 7 MFA Press Briefing were: -- China calls for speedy resumption of Six-Party Talks. The spokesman deflected a question about excluding Japan from the Talks. -- United States' Undersecretaries Nick Burns and Robert Joseph will visit China this week [...] | 2006-11-07 11:03:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ENRG KN CH |
06BEIJING23696 | EAP DAS CHRISTENSEN AND FISS SECRETARY GENERAL [...] (C) Prime Minister Abe's visit to Beijing was an "icebreaking event" and momentum in resolving outstanding differences between Beijing and Tokyo is building very quickly, Chen Zhiya, Secretary General of the Foundation for International Strategic Studies (FISS) told EAP DAS Thomas Christensen [...] | 2006-11-08 08:09:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV JA KN CH |
06BEIJING23715 | NOVEMBER 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: U.S. MIDTERM [...] Key Points made at the November 9, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- China has no comment on the resignation of Defense Secretary Rumsfeld or the midterm elections and stands ready SIPDIS to work with the United States and both its political parties. -- VFM Wu Dawei discussed the DPRK with [...] | 2006-11-09 10:56:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL TBIO KN RS CH JA |
06BEIJING23726 | DAS CHRISTENSEN DISCUSSES NORTH KOREA AND TAIWAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-13 01:13:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CH KN KS JA |
06BEIJING23776 | NOVEMBER 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINESE SUBMARINE [...] Key Points made at the November 9, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- MFA Spokesperson Jiang Yu claims ignorance of reports that a Chinese submarine followed the USS Kitty Hawk. He said China is an &adamant force8 in the region and the world for peace and stability. -- Jiang deflected questio [...] | 2006-11-14 11:45:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL TBIO KN CH EC JA IN PK |
06BEIJING23852 | USUN FOR PHEE, CARPENTER AND MORRIS NSC FOR [...] (C) China's full and effective implementation of UNSCR 1718 sanctions against the DPRK is especially important given China's P-5 status and its special relationship with the DPRK, Poloff stressed to MFA IO UN Division Director Yang Tao when delivering the United States' 1718 report and provisi [...] | 2006-11-17 12:59:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PARM PREL KN CH |
06BEIJING23853 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNSCR 1718 IMPLEMENTATION [...] (C) China's full and effective implementation of UNSCR 1718 sanctions against the DPRK is especially important given China's P-5 status and its special relationship with the DPRK, Poloff stressed to MFA IO UN Division Director Yang Tao when delivering the United States' 1718 report and provisi [...] | 2006-11-17 13:01:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PARM PREL KN CH |
06BEIJING23883 | DAS CHRISTENSEN DISCUSSES NORTH KOREA AND TAIWAN [...] (C) The North Korean nuclear problem should be the focus of the Six-Party Talks and we should not let other issues interfere with the primary goal of denuclearizing the DPRK, Vice Chairman of the China Reform Forum (CRF) DING Kuisong (strictly protect),told visiting EAP DAS Thomas Christensen [...] | 2006-11-18 03:34:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CH KN KS JA |
06BEIJING23954 | NOVEMBER 21 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the November 21 MFA Press Conference were: - A/S Hill and VFM Wu Dawei held talks on resumpion of the Six-Party Talks but no date has been set for the Talks to resume. -- The MFA Spokesperson had no comment on reports of the "unfreezing" of DPRK accounts in Macao or about th [...] | 2006-11-21 10:51:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN IN CH MX CO |
06BEIJING24126 | NOVEMBER 28 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the November 28 MFA Press Conference were: -- This afternoon in Beijing the heads of the Six-Party Talks delegations from China, the United States and the DPRK held meetings, including bilateral and trilateral talks, on the resumption of the Six-Party Talks but no date has yet b [...] | 2006-11-28 11:34:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN CH PK EC CY SU |
06BEIJING24201 | CHINA: GEN. XIONG GUANGKAI TELLS AMBASSADOR 2006 [...] (C) This has been a "benchmark year" for United State-China relations, General Xiong Guangkai, President of the China Institute for International Strategic Studies (CIISS),told the Ambassador. The relationship has developed in a comprehensive manner including advances in military relations a [...] | 2006-11-30 11:56:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS MOPS CH TN KN IR JP |
06BEIJING24344 | MFA BRIEFING ON EAST ASIA SUMMIT, CHINA-ASEAN [...] On December 6, Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai held a special press briefing outlining Premier Wen Jiabao?s upcoming planned state visit to the Philippines and Chinese participation in ASEAN- related events in Cebu from December 11-15. Wen will attend the East Asia Summit, China-ASEAN [...] | 2006-12-06 09:12:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD CH RP JA KS KN |
06BEIJING24377 | DECEMBER 7 MFA BRIEFING: IRAN NUCLEAR, SIX- PARTY [...] Key Points at the December 7 MFA Press Conference were: -- China believes diplomacy on the Iran nuclear issue needs more time and space. -- The DPRK nuclear issue will likely be discussed during upcoming ASEAN meetings. -- It is "inappropriate" for UNHCR to call DPRK refugees in China [...] | 2006-12-07 15:31:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ENRG ECON KN IR CH |
06BEIJING24470 | DECEMBER 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the December 12 MFA Press Conference were: -- The Six-Party Talks will resume on December 18 with the Joint Statement of September 19, 2005 forming the basis for negotiations. -- Trade issues with the United States can be resolved through dialogue and China has worked in "ea [...] | 2006-12-12 11:31:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER ECON KN IS AJ CD CA CI LO KZ CH |
06BEIJING24643 | DECEMBER 19 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the December 19 MFA Press Conference were: -- With resumption of Six-Party Talks and bilateral talks between the United States and DPRK, all parties maintain hope that the Talks can press ahead toward denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. "Visible and sharp" differences w [...] | 2006-12-19 11:29:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MNUC KN KS IN JA CH |
06BEIJING24739 | DECEMBER 21 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the December 21 MFA Press Conference were: --At the Six-Party Talks, bilateral meetings between the six parties will be held today. China is willing to draft a statement for this round of the Six-Party Talks if all parties can reach consensus. The statement would include den [...] | 2006-12-21 13:02:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MNUC KN KS IN JA CH |
06BEIJING24852 | DECEMBER 28 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SCO SYG ZHANG [...] Key Points at the December 28 MFA Press Conference were: --Outgoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary General (SYG) Zhang Deguang was pragmatic and helped launch the organization and raise its international profile. China expects similar pragmatism from Zhang's successor, Bol [...] | 2006-12-28 08:40:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KN KS IS JA CH |
06BEIJING2981 | MFA ON DAI - YACHI MEETINGS IN JAPAN [...] (C) China will not change its policy of friendship towards Japan nor its opposition to visits by Japan's leaders to Yasukuni Shrine, EVFM Dai Bingguo told VFM Shotaro Yachi during the fourth session of their Comprehensive Policy Dialogue. According to the MFA Japan Division Director, Yachi ca [...] | 2006-02-17 14:23:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CH KN JA |
06BEIJING4479 | MARCH 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT, [...] Key points made at the March 9 MFA press briefing are as follows: - The State Department's 2005 Human Rights Report turned a blind eye to the basic facts and made irresponsible remarks regarding the status of human rights in China. - China hopes Iran will fully cooperate with the IAEA a [...] | 2006-03-09 10:27:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PARM CH JP IR KN |
06BEIJING4671 | MTAG: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON MISSILE-RELATED STEEL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-03-13 09:05:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA KN KS PK CH |
06BEIJING4766 | MARCH 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN AND DPRK NUCLEAR [...] Key points made at the March 14 MFA press briefing are as follows: - China supports the Russia-Iran talks, wants to see the Iranian nuclear issue resolved through negotiation, wants to ensure the authority of the international nuclear nonproliferation, hopes Iran will build confidence and [...] | 2006-03-14 11:59:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PARM CH JP IR KN |
06BEIJING4958 | MARCH 16 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: U.S.-CHINA TRADE [...] Key points made at the March 16 MFA press briefing are as follows: - China hopes U.S.-China economic and trade frictions can be resolved through consultation but will no longer adopt administrative measures to control exchange rate fluctuation. - China does not view the United States as [...] | 2006-03-16 11:57:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PHUM PARM CH JP IR KN |
06BEIJING5698 | MARCH 28 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: U.S.-CHINA TRADE [...] Key points made at the March 28 MFA press briefing are as follows: - U.S.-China trade frictions should not be politicized or overstated, while China's exchange rate regime must be rational and remain in line with the reality of the country's situation. - The March 30 foreign ministers' m [...] | 2006-03-28 11:18:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PARM PHUM CH IR KN |
06BEIJING683 | U.S.-CHINA WORKING GROUP MEETS VFM QIAO ZONGHUAI [...] (SBU) Maintaining close relations with the DPRK and Iran gives Beijing the ability to play a constructive role in resolving their nuclear issues, VFM Qiao Zonghuai told Congressmen Mark Kirk, Rick Larsen and Tom Feeney on January 10. China remains dedicated to fulfilling commitments it made [...] | 2006-01-13 04:56:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL TSPA KIPR KN IR TW CH |
06BEIJING8836 | PACOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL FALLON'S DIALOGUE WITH [...] (C) Pacific Command Commander Admiral Fallon stressed the importance of transparency and engagement between militaries in the Asia-Pacific region during a May 10 discussion with Chinese academics hosted by the Ambassador. Admiral Fallon reviewed U.S. commitments and responsibilities in the ar [...] | 2006-05-12 01:35:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS CH TW KN JP |
06BEIJING8918 | PACOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL FALLON MEETS WITH BEIJING [...] (SBU) At an upbeat discussion with Beijing University students May 11, Pacific Command Commander Admiral Fallon underlined that the U.S. military's goal in the Asia-Pacific region is to create stable conditions that will allow people to prosper and lead productive lives. Iran and Japan were [...] | 2006-05-12 09:32:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS CH TW KN JP |
06BEIJING9009 | PACOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL FALLON MEETING WITH [...] (C) Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing agreed to adjust his schedule to allow for a meeting with Admiral Fallon in spite of his heavy commitments in the run-up to a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. FM Li told Admiral Fallon that the aim of China's military development is to safegua [...] | 2006-05-15 03:24:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS CH TW KN JP |
06BEIJING9010 | PACOM COMMANDER FALLON'S DISCUSSION WITH PLA [...] (C) President Hu discussed with President Bush the need for the United States and China to view their bilateral relationship from a strategic level with a long-term perspective, PLA Deputy Chief of the General Staff General Ge Zhenfeng told PACOM Commander Admiral Fallon during a May 10 meeti [...] | 2006-05-15 05:59:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS MOPS CH TN KN JP |
06BEIJING9041 | PACOM ADMIRAL FALLON'S DISCUSSION WITH CENTRAL [...] (C) During an extended discussion, Central Military Commission Vice Chairman and Defense Minister General Cao Gangchuan told PACOM Commander Admiral Fallon that the PLA sought more military exchanges with the United States; discussed the PLA's strategy and budget priorities; and repeated fami [...] | 2006-05-15 06:12:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS MOPS CH TN KN JP |
06BEIJING9290 | MAY 16 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN, SCO, U.S.- CHINA [...] Key points made at the May 16 MFA press briefing are as follows: - Beijing appreciates the positive efforts of the EU-3 to resolve the Iran nuclear issue through dialogue. - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has invited leaders from all observer nations to attend the mid-June S [...] | 2006-05-16 10:49:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM ECON CH IR KN JP |
06BEIJING9934 | PRC MAY 23 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK FM TO VISIT [...] Key points made at the May 23 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- DPRK Foreign Minister Paek Nam Sun will visit China May 30-June 6 for talks on bilateral and regional security issues, meet senior PRC leaders and tour Guangzhou. -- EAP A/S Christopher Hill will visit Beijing May 24- 2 [...] | 2006-05-23 10:02:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH JP KN GE |
06BELGRADE1492 | SERBIAN REPSONSE TO U.S. VIEWS ON UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] (U) On September 12, 2006, poloff met with representatives of the Serbian MFA to deliver reftel points on USG views on UNSC Resolution 1695 on North Korea's missile programs. Serbia said that as a member of the U.N. they fully support this resolution and will fulfill their commitment. Any ad [...] | 2006-09-15 12:57:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN KS |
06BELGRADE1667 | MONTENEGRO SUPPORTS U.S. ON NORTH KOREA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-12 14:40:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KN PARM KNNP MW |
06BELIZE543 | BELIZE: SHIP REGISTRY RESPONSE TO CURTAILING THE [...] (S) Following the demarche of March 30, the MFA referred questions (reftel) to the Belizean ship registry company, IMMARBE (International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize),which has provided post a copy of its reply to the MFA: BEGIN TEXT ---------- We refer to your fax transmission date [...] | 2006-06-16 16:49:00 | Embassy Belmopan | SECRET | PARM PREL KN KNNP MNUC EWWT PHSA BH |
06BERLIN3259 | GERMAN RESPONSE: UNSCR 1718 OBLIGATIONS AND KOMID [...] (S) Global Affairs officer delivered ref A demarche November 6 to MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Andreas Kauke. Global affairs officer subsequently delivered ref B demarche November 7 to MFA International Economic Policy Division Desk Officer Bernd Forster and MFA Nuclear Nonprolife [...] | 2006-11-07 17:01:00 | Embassy Berlin | SECRET | PARM EFIN KNNP PREL PGOV DPRK KN CH GM |
06BERLIN3450 | DEMARCHE ON E.O. 13382 ENTITIES -- EXAMPLES OF [...] (S) Global Affairs counselor and Global Affairs officer passed ref demarche December 6 to officials from the Foreign Trade Law Division in the German Economic Ministry. Foreign Trade Law Division Office Director Ursina Krumpholz thanked us for the information and said she would discuss it with [...] | 2006-12-07 16:44:00 | Embassy Berlin | SECRET | PARM KNNP PREL PGOV KN GM |
06BERLIN3506 | (S) DEMARCHE PASSED TO GERMANY ON POTENTIAL SALES [...] (S) Global Affairs officer passed ref demarche to German MFA Export Control Divison Desk Officer Ina Schuett December 14. Schuett thanked us for the information. She said that the German firm Spinner Machine Tools is a well-known producer of CNC machinery, but she had no knowledge of prolif [...] | 2006-12-14 17:40:00 | Embassy Berlin | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA GM TW SY KN |
06BRASILIA1391 | BRAZIL RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREA MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] Poloff delivered reftel's talking points and the President's message to Gustavo Bezerra in the MFA's Division for Asia and Oceania. In the course of the conversation, Bezerra reported that Brazil had released a statement on July 6 expressing worry over the situation, lamenting the launch and i [...] | 2006-07-07 18:48:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN BR |
06BRASILIA1401 | BRAZIL: BRAZILIAN RESPONSE TO DISCOURAGING [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-10 16:53:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN BR |
06BRATISLAVA555 | SLOVAK RESPONSE TO DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES: [...] (C) New Slovak Foreign Minister Jan Kubis, who took office less than a week ago, has received calls from the Foreign Ministers of China, Russia, and South Korea regarding North Korea's recent missile launches (reftel). As expected, the Chinese and Russians argued against a UNSC resolution and [...] | 2006-07-10 14:22:00 | Embassy Bratislava | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PARM UNSC KN LO |
06BRATISLAVA820 | UNSC SHOULD SEND A STRONG, IMMEDIATE, UNANIMOUS MESSAGE ON [...] (SBU) DCM has urged Slovakia at the highest levels of the MFA to adopt a strong position to counter North Korea's nuclear test, per points in refs A and B and previous messages. Saying it was "high time" the international community got tough on North Korea's nuclear program, MFA Director for t [...] | 2006-10-10 16:10:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KNNP UNSC KN LO |
06BRIDGETOWN1792 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1357, Barbados #1358, Dominica #1359, St. Kitts #1360, St. Lucia #1361, St. Vincent #1362, and Grenada #1363) on October 5, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2 [...] | 2006-10-10 17:29:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN |
06BRIDGETOWN1847 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNSCR 1718 [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1415, Barbados #1416, Dominica #1417, St. Kitts #1418, St. Lucia #1419, St. Vincent 1420) on October 19, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. Post will report [...] | 2006-10-19 18:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN XL |
06BRUSSELS3528 | BELGIUM: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNSCR 1718 [...] (C) Poloff relayed reftel points to Geeraard Vanhouche, Counselor for Asian Affairs in the Belgian Foreign Ministry. Vanhouche said Belgium was pleased with the adoption of UNSCR 1718 and supported the measure. Ambassador Korologos also spoke with FM De Gucht to urge continued support for UNS [...] | 2006-10-17 15:01:00 | Embassy Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | BE PREL KNNP KN PARM |
06BRUSSELS4157 | BELGIAN AND THE UN -- VIEWS OF A NEW UNSC MEMBER [...] (C) Summary: IO A/S Silverberg's December 6 meetings with the Belgian MFA indicated that Belgium and the U.S. were in general agreement on most major issues facing the UN Security Council, apart from some differences on Iran. On Iran, the Belgians said that they thought it appropriate now to [...] | 2006-12-15 16:37:00 | Embassy Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL AORC UNSC BE CG SU IR KN |
06BUCHAREST1544 | DEMARCHE ON POSSIBLE DPRK NUCLEAR TEST: ROMANIANS [...] (C) In the absence of the Foreign Minister, Ambassador called on Romanian MFA State Secretary Cosmin Viorita October 4. In response to reftel points, Viorita responded that he totally shared the USG view on the issue, and that the GOR strongly condemned the DPRK announcement. Viorita also [...] | 2006-10-05 14:19:00 | Embassy Bucharest | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN RO |
06BUCHAREST1573 | ROMANIA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR [...] (C) In the absence of FM Ungureanu, Ambassador and Polcouns delivered ref A demarche to MFA State Secretary Adrian Vierita October 11. Vierita prefaced his remarks by noting that the Romanian government had responded to Ambassador's previous demarche (ref B) by issuing a strong official sta [...] | 2006-10-12 15:12:00 | Embassy Bucharest | CONFIDENTIAL | MNUC PREL PARM KNNP KN RO |
06BUENOSAIRES1510 | FM TAIANA INSTRUCTS UN MISSION TO COOPERATE ON [...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel demarches to Argentine Acting Foreign Minister Roberto Garcia Moritan the morning of July 6. (Note: Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana is currently in India.) The Ambassador underscored the gravity of the decision by the DPRK to go forward with the missile launche [...] | 2006-07-06 19:40:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PARM UNSC KN AR |
06BUENOSAIRES1533 | ARGENTINA: DEMARCHE TO REQUEST CO-SPONSORSHIP OF [...] (C) Per Refs A and B, Ambassador spoke on July 8 with Deputy Foreign Minister Roberto Garcia Moritan to urge the GoA to co-sponsor the Japanese UNSC resolution on the DPRK missile launches. The conversation was a follow-up to the Ambassador's July 6 demarche to Garcia Moritan on the DPRK res [...] | 2006-07-10 19:40:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MARR UNSC KN AR |
06BUENOSAIRES1545 | ARGENTINA: STATE OF PLAY OF UNSC RESOLUTION [...] (C) PolCouns delivered Reftel A points to Minister Manuel Fernandez Salorio of Argentine MFA International Organizations office on July 11. Fernandez Salorio expressed hope that Chinese diplomatic effort would succeed but reemphasized that Argentina would vote in favor of the UNSC resolution [...] | 2006-07-11 20:45:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MARR UNSC KN AR |
06BUENOSAIRES2280 | ARGENTINE STATEMENT ON NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] The Argentine Foreign Ministry released the following statement regarding the North Korean nuclear test on October 9, 2006. 2. Begin text: The Argentine Government condemns the underground nuclear test conducted today by the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK),which poses a thre [...] | 2006-10-10 14:12:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP AR |
06CAIRO4185 | EGYPT "CONCERNED" BY NORTH KOREAN MISSILE TESTS; [...] (C) Post delivered reftel demarche July 6 to MFA Cabinet staff member Moataz Zahran, stressing the importance of concerted international pressure on North Korea to curb its provocative missile tests and proliferation of missile parts and technology. Zahran acknowledged GOE concerns regarding [...] | 2006-07-06 12:48:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PARM KNNP EG KN |
06CAIRO7002 | EGYPT NOT YET PREPARING REPORT ON NORTH KOREAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-29 08:28:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PARM UNSC KNNP EG KN |
06CANBERRA1009 | DPRK: AUSTRALIAN REACTION TO JULY 5 NORTH KOREAN [...] (C/NF) Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Foreign Minister Alexander Downer issued separate statements to local media on July 5 publicly condemning the North Korean Taepo Dong-2 missile launch and calling on the DPRK to return to the Six-Party Talks. The Foreign Minister's media statemen [...] | 2006-07-05 21:47:00 | Embassy Canberra | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PARM MNUC MOPS KNNP MARR AS KN |
06CARACAS2131 | DEMARCHE ON DPRK MISSILE LAUNCH [...] (C) Poloff delivered points contained in reftel to Yaneth Arocha, Office Director for the Vice Ministry of North American and Multilateral Affairs, on July 17. Poloff provided Arocha with a translated copy of the White House Statement on the missile launch. The BRV provided no substantive [...] | 2006-07-18 14:34:00 | Embassy Caracas | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP VE |
06CARACAS3066 | EVEN VENEZUELA CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (SBU) Embassy conveyed Ref A points regarding North Korea's nuclear test plans to MFA North American Affairs Director Yaneth Arocha prior to North Korea's October 8 announcement of a nuclear weapons test. In addition, Ambassador spoke on the phone with MFA Vice Minister for Asia and the Middl [...] | 2006-10-11 14:29:00 | Embassy Caracas | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP VE KN |
06CHIANGMAI79 | NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES\’ UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MAKING MORE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-25 05:07:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PGOV TH KN |
06COLOMBO1662 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SRI LANKA SHARES U.S. CONCERN [...] Charge delivered reftel demarche to MFA Additional Secretary for Political Affairs Geetha de Silva on October SIPDIS 10. Charge stressed the negative implications of the test for international efforts to combat proliferation, international terrorism, and the spread of weapons of mass dest [...] | 2006-10-10 12:45:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC PARM KNNP KN CE |
06COLOMBO1851 | SRI LANKA: COUNTRY-SPECIFIC RESOLUTIONS AT UNGA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-07 12:59:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KTIA UN KN BO IR UZ BM CE |
06COLOMBO1852 | SRI LANKA WILL CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT UNSCR 1718 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-07 13:11:00 | Embassy Colombo | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM ETTC KNNP MTCR KN UNSC CE |
06COPENHAGEN1355 | DENMARK SUPPORTS TOUGH UNSC STATEMENT ON NORTH [...] (C) Danish MFA Head of Department for Asia (A/S-equivalent) Susan Ulbaek expressed full agreement with reftel points on North Korea's nuclear test threat, and indicated October 4 that the Danish UN mission in New York has been instructed to work toward "the strongest possible Presidential Stat [...] | 2006-10-04 10:53:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP UNSC KN DA |
06COPENHAGEN1372 | DANES URGE QUICK PASSAGE OF NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS [...] (C) Denmark supports rapid UN Security Council adoption of our draft resolution on North Korea, Danish MFA Head of Department for Asia (A/S equivalent) Susan Ulbaek assured us October 10. Ulbaek expressed optimism that agreement could be reached in New York even later that day, but urged that, [...] | 2006-10-10 11:01:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP UNSC KN DA |
06COPENHAGEN1379 | DANES BACK DPRK RESOLUTION, MAY CO-SPONSOR [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-12 09:25:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC UNSC KNNP KN DA |
06COTONOU1202 | BENIN: UNSCR 1718 IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS [...] (SBU) On December 11 embassy delivered REF A report text to Mr. Bienvenu Houngbedji of the MFA's International Organizations office to follow up delivery of REF B demarche on December 7. HOLTZAPPLE [...] | 2006-12-11 14:37:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP PARM PREL XX KN BN |
06DARESSALAAM1137 | UNSC RESOLUTION ON DPRK OK, BUT NOT THE TIME FOR [...] (C) Vitus Njiku, Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Security Council Unit, told Poloff on July 6, that the Government of Tanzania (GOT) supports a UNSC resolution in response to North Korea (DPRK) launching ballistic missiles July 4 and 5. Njiku said these launches are a concern to ev [...] | 2006-07-06 13:04:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PARM UNSC KN KNNP TZ |
06DARESSALAAM1142 | TANZANIA SUPPORTS, WILL NOT CO-SPONSOR, UNSC [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-10 11:02:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM MARR UNSC KN TZ |
06DARESSALAAM1149 | RESOLUTION, NOT PRST, SAYS TANZANIA RE DPRK [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-11 10:28:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM MARR UNSC KN TZ |
06DARESSALAAM1681 | TANZANIA CONDEMNS DPRK NUCLEAR TEST, SUPPORT FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY. On October 11, the Charge d'Affaires underscored to Ambassador Mulamula, Director of the Multilateral Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the grave threat posed by North Korea's recent nuclear test (reftel). Ambassador Mulamula affirmed that the Government of Tanzania ( [...] | 2006-10-12 13:53:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP TZ |
06DARESSALAAM1711 | TANZANIA PREPARED TO FULLY IMPLEMENT UNSCR 1718 [...] Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Director of the Multilateral Affairs Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA),reiterated how important it was that UN Security Council (UNSC) members were united in their support of UNSC Resolution 1718. She told Poloff, "By [...] | 2006-10-18 11:45:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP KN PARM TZ |
06DUBLIN1145 | IRELAND SHARES U.S. CONCERNS ON NORTH KOREA [...] (C) Ireland would be prepared to support U.S. actions in the UN Security Council in response to North Korea's October 3 statement on plans to test a nuclear weapon, according to Isolde Moylan and Nicholas Twist, respectively, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Director of East Asian Affa [...] | 2006-10-06 13:36:00 | Embassy Dublin | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP EI |
06DUBLIN799 | IRELAND SUPPORTS STRONG U.S. STANCE ON NORTH KOREA [...] (C) On July 6, emboffs delivered reftel points to Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Asia and Oceania Deputy Director James McIntyre. McIntyre relayed the GOI's serious concerns about North Korea's missile tests, consistent with strong EU statements on the matter. He also noted that Irish c [...] | 2006-07-10 07:09:00 | Embassy Dublin | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP EI |
06DUSHANBE1315 | TAJIKISTAN: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-13 13:31:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PARM KN KNNP TI |
06EFTOSKOPJE971 | MACEDONIA WILL PUBLICLY OPPOSE NORTH KOREAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-13 15:03:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP MK |
06GEORGETOWN1038 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR [...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel talking points on October 4 to Minister of Foreign Affairs Rudy Insanally. Insanally stopped short of committing to specifics but indicated that Guyana's support was likely, stating, "we are all of one mind" on this issue. ROBINSON [...] | 2006-10-04 19:59:00 | Embassy Georgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP GY |
06GEORGETOWN673 | GUYANA: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] (SBU) PolOff delivered message and statement July 7 per reftel to Ministry of Foreign Affairs' acting director for Department of Americas and Asia, Audrey Waddell. Waddell did not have a response to the points about North Korea's missile launches and did not seem very familiar with the issue. [...] | 2006-07-10 20:26:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KNNP KN GY |
06GUANGZHOU10676 | Factories and Money: Visit by Federal Reserve [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Guangdong is not reaping long-term benefits from the majority of its manufacturers because they are processing and assembly plants, according to Guangzhou academics. China should move away from this type of manufacturing and focus instead on high value-added and high- technolog [...] | 2006-04-07 08:04:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PHUM PGOV KCRM PREL CH TW KN |
06GUANGZHOU6981 | Staffdel Halpin: Thoughts on Chen Shuibian, Social [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Chen Shuibian's pledge to abolish the national unification council and guidelines was the first step in a dangerous political game and has outraged mainland academics, said scholars at China's largest Taiwan Research Institute during a recent visit by Dennis Halpin, professional [...] | 2006-03-14 09:04:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PHUM PGOV KCRM PREL CH TW KN |
06GUANGZHOU6985 | Staffdel Halpin: Thoughts on Chen Shuibian, Social [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Chen Shuibian's pledge to abolish the national unification council and guidelines was the first step in a dangerous political game and has outraged mainland academics, said scholars at China's largest Taiwan Research Institute during a recent visit by Dennis Halpin, professional [...] | 2006-03-14 09:06:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PHUM PGOV KCRM PREL CH TW KN |
06GUATEMALA2005 | GUATEMALA: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-12 19:12:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP PREL PARM KN GT |
06GUATEMALA2200 | GUATEMALA: UNSCR 1718 OBLIGATIONS ON DPRK [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-03 18:22:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM KSTC KN GT |
06HANOI1947 | SBV DEPUTY GOVERNOR DETAILS NORTH KOREAN BANKING [...] (S) Summary: In a July 19 meeting with State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Deputy Governor Tran Minh Tuan, Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Stuart SIPDIS Levey reiterated U.S. concerns over North Korean financial transactions with Vietnam,s State-owned commercial ban [...] | 2006-08-01 11:53:00 | Embassy Hanoi | SECRET | EFIN CTERR ECON IO PREL KN VM |
06HANOI1948 | TREASURY UNDER SECRETARY MEETS WITH THE COMMUNIST [...] (S) Summary and Comment: In a July 19 meeting with Le Quang Ba, Deputy Director General of the Vietnamese Communist Party (CPV) External Relations Commission North East Asia Department, Treasury Under Secretary Stuart Levey encouraged the Party to follow through on information previously passed [...] | 2006-08-01 11:54:00 | Embassy Hanoi | SECRET | EFIN CTERR ECON IO PREL KN VM |
06HANOI1949 | VIETNAMESE RESPOND FAVORABLY TO U.S. REQUEST FOR [...] (S) Summary and Comment: In a July 19 meeting with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Director General for the Asia I Department Nguyen Ba Cu, Treasury Under Secretary Stuart Levey and the Ambassador raised U.S. concerns over North Korean banking activity in Vietnam. This was following up on p [...] | 2006-08-01 11:54:00 | Embassy Hanoi | SECRET | EFIN CTERR ECON IO PREL KN VN |
06HANOI1950 | VFM PHUNG RESPONDS TO CONCERNS ABOUT NORTH KOREAN [...] (S) Summary: In a July 19 meeting with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Standing Vice Minister Le Cong Phung, Treasury Under Secretary Stuart Levey and the Ambassador raised U.S. concerns over North Korean interactions with two of Vietnam,s State-owned commercial banks. Phung made clear that [...] | 2006-08-01 11:54:00 | Embassy Hanoi | SECRET | EFIN CTERR ECON IO PREL KN VM |
06HANOI2389 | VIETNAM ECONOMIC DELEGATION TO NORTH KOREA REBUFFS [...] (C) Summary: The GVN recently sent a Ministry of Trade-led delegation to Pyongyang and Nampo. According to a GVN readout of the visit provided to the ROK Embassy, during the delegation's August 28-September 1 visit, the Vietnamese turned down a DPRK request for food and other assistance, say [...] | 2006-09-19 09:45:00 | Embassy Hanoi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR ECON KS KN VM |
06HANOI242 | EAP A/S HILL MEETS SENIOR COMMUNIST PARTY OFFICIAL [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 13, EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill met with Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) External Relations Commission Director Nguyen Van Son to discuss the U.S.-Vietnam bilateral relationship and regional issues of mutual interest. In addition to upcoming high-le [...] | 2006-02-06 06:51:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM ETRD ECON CB KN VM |
06HANOI249 | EAP A/S Hill's Meeting with Vietnamese FM Nguyen [...] (SBU) Summary: During his meeting January 13 with Foreign Minister Nguyen Dzy Nien, EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill underlined the need for the United States and Vietnam to systematize their bilateral discussions on issues of mutual interest, such as Burma and Cambodia; expressed [...] | 2006-02-06 09:47:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV APEC ETRD PHUM CB CH BM KN VM |
06HANOI2649 | GVN INFORMED ABOUT UNSCR 1718 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-17 09:51:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KNNP VM KN |
06HANOI627 | VIETNAM AND DPRK WORK TO IMPROVE TIES [...] (C) DPRK MFA Asia Director Ma Chol-su visited Vietnam March 2-5 as part of the two countries' continuing efforts to patch up relations following the mass defection incident of July 2004. During meetings in Hanoi with Government and Party representatives, the two sides agreed to pursue high-le [...] | 2006-03-17 05:56:00 | Embassy Hanoi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV VM KN KS |
06HARARE1356 | AMBASSADOR DELIVERS DEMARCHE ON TANCHON COMMERCIAL [...] (S) Ambassador Dell delivered demarche (reftel) to Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gono November 13 on the alleged request by Tanchon Commercial Bank to open an account with Harare,s Merchant Bank of Central Africa. Gono promised full cooperation. He called in the RBZ Director of the [...] | 2006-11-15 05:38:00 | Embassy Harare | SECRET | EFIN KN KNNP PARM PGOV PREL ZI |
06HARARE1365 | TANCHON COMMERCIAL BANK DEMARCHE RESPONSE: [...] (S) Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gono conveyed to the Ambassador in a letter dated November 14 the outcome of the RBZ's investigation into the alleged request from North Korea's Tanchon Commercial Bank to open an account in Zimbabwe (reftel). RBZ Senior Division Chief ) Financial I [...] | 2006-11-16 13:32:00 | Embassy Harare | SECRET | EFIN KN KNNP PARM PGOV PREL ZI |
06HAVANA20783 | CUBANS UNEASY WITH DPRK NUKE TEST [...] (C) Summary: The Cuban Government on October 10 signaled its displeasure with North Korea's reported nuclear test. In language lacking the warmth usually reserved for a fellow communist nation, Cuban state media reported the UN Security Council's condemnation of the reported underground blast [...] | 2006-10-11 20:24:00 | US Interests Section Havana | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP CU |
06HAVANA21268 | CUBAN GOVT SIGNALS LINGERING IRE OVER DPRK NUKE [...] (C) Cuban state media on October 14 disseminated a statement from the 183-nation Non-Aligned Movement (NAM),currently headed by Cuba, on North Korea's reported nuclear blast. The statement, approved the previous day at UN headquarters, urges North Korea, a NAM member, to halt its nuclear tes [...] | 2006-10-16 21:01:00 | US Interests Section Havana | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP CU |
06HELSINKI908 | FINLAND VIEWS OF UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-08 12:35:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN KS |
06HONGKONG3655 | MACAU OFFICIALS LOOKING FOR RESOLUTION IN BDA CASE [...] (C) Macau's Chief Executive Edmund Ho and the PRC's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Commissioner in Macau Wan Yongxiang told CG James Cunningham in separate meetings on September 5 that they hoped the Banco Delta Asia (BDA) case would be resolved quickly. Noting that Macau's administration of BD [...] | 2006-09-13 03:50:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ECON EFIN HK KJUS KN MC PREL |
06HONGKONG3840 | UNSCR 1695 DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO HONG KONG AND [...] (U) Summary and Action request: This is an action cable, please see paragraphs 8 and 9. 2. (C) Summary. Consulate General Officials delivered Ref A non-paper to Hong Kong and Macau Trade and Finance Authorities and urged continued vigilance to prevent transfers of North Korean financial [...] | 2006-09-26 02:36:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ECON EFIN HK KJUS KN MC PREL |
06HONGKONG3911 | SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY JOSEPH'S VISIT TO [...] (SBU) Summary: We look forward to your visit next month. Hong Kong works closely with us on the security front. Your visit provides a timely opportunity to push ahead our agenda with Hong Kong in three linked areas: -- Our shared commitment to secure trade, particularly through improving [...] | 2006-09-29 10:15:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ECON EFIN EWWT HK KN MC OVIP PARM PREL PTER |
06HONGKONG3970 | G/SENK VISIT TO HONG KONG AND MACAU [...] (C) Summary: Christian Whiton, Senior Advisor to Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea Jay Lefkowitz (G/SENK),during a September 29-30 visit briefed Hong Kong Legislative Council members and NGO representatives on United States policies toward North Korean refugees and the implication [...] | 2006-10-06 03:55:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PHUM PGOV HK CH MC KN |
06HONGKONG4159 | SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL'S VISIT [...] (SBU) Summary: The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong looks forward to your visit this week. The fourteen USG agencies with representatives here address and protect key U.S. interests, including expansion of democracy and protection for human rights; enhancement of transportation security, par [...] | 2006-10-19 11:14:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ECON EFIN EWWT HK KN MC OVIP PARM PREL PTER |
06HONGKONG4214 | EAP ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL IN HONG KONG [...] (C) Summary: EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher Hill, accompanied by EAP Special Assistant Thomas Gibbons, exchanged views on local and regional issues with a broad spectrum of key Hong Kong contacts, during an October 21-23 visit. William Ryback, the Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong [...] | 2006-10-25 09:25:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL HK CH TW KN |
06HONGKONG4414 | BEIJING-BASED UNHCR REPRESENTATIVE CALLS ON CONSUL [...] (C) Veerapong Vongvarotai, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Regional Representative for China and Mongolia, discussed asylum and refugee issues with Consul General Cunningham on November 9. Vongvarotai, who was accompanied by Choosin Ngaotheppitak, Senior Protection O [...] | 2006-11-09 09:41:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PREF HK CH KN MC |
06ISLAMABAD12773 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN [...] Polcouns delivered reftel demarche July 6 to Imran Haider, Deputy Director of Disarmament at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Haider alluded to Foreign Minister Kasuri's July 6 comments in Paris, in which Kasuri characterized the North Korean missile launches as "a most unfortunate developme [...] | 2006-07-06 12:34:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP PK |
06ISLAMABAD20669 | DEMARCHES 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 06:29:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | KN KNNP PK PREL UN |
06JAKARTA10877 | FM WIRAJUDA TO ATTEND MEETING OF THE 5 PLUS 5 GROUP [...] (U) Post conveyed reftel information and request to the Indonesian Foreign Ministry on August 31. They responded the same day saying that FM Hassan Wirajuda would be interested in participating in the proposed 5 plus 5 meeting and accepts the invitation. 2. (U) The Foreign Ministry is awa [...] | 2006-08-31 10:12:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM PREL KN KS ID |
06JAKARTA10927 | DEMARCHE ON U.S. VIEWS OF UNSCR 1695 ON NORTH [...] (C) We delivered reftel demarche to MFA Deputy Director for Northeast Asian Affairs Tumpal M.H. Hutagalung on September 1. We stressed the importance of Indonesia's active participation in implementing the resolution to ensure effective controls on North Korea's nuclear program. We also left [...] | 2006-09-01 12:11:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD PTER KN KS ID |
06JAKARTA12256 | POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-05 11:05:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN |
06JAKARTA12263 | POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-06 00:02:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN |
06JAKARTA12338 | NORTH KOREAN TEST ANNOUNCEMENT AND INDONESIAN [...] (C) We delivered reftel demarche to Director for International Security and Disarmament Hasan Kleib at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) on October 10. Kleib noted that the GOI had on October 9 issued a sharp condemnation of the DPRK nuclear test as "unacceptable." Kleib s [...] | 2006-10-10 09:32:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP |
06JAKARTA13005 | DEMARCHE TO INDONESIA ON ARF STATEMENT ON DPRK [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-03 09:25:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM ASEAN KN ID |
06JAKARTA13006 | DEMARCHES TO INDONESIA ON DPRK SHIPPING [...] (S/NF) We met November 3 with Fahmi Jamaludin, Desk Officer for Korea at Indonesia's Department of Foreign Affairs, to deliver demarches contained reftels on DPRK shipping issues. We stressed that the actions we were requesting were consistent not only with UNSC Resolution 1718, but also wit [...] | 2006-11-03 09:43:00 | Embassy Jakarta | SECRET//NOFORN | MNUC PARM KNNP EWWT KN XC ID |
06JAKARTA13169 | AMBASSADOR URGES VIGOROUS ENFORCEMENT OF UNSCR 1718 [...] (C) In a November 9 meeting with Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda, Ambassador stressed the importance of vigorous implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1718, aimed at stopping DPRK trafficking in military materiel and certain luxury goods (reftels). Ambassador pointed out that beca [...] | 2006-11-09 10:10:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC PARM KNNP EWWT KN XC ID |
06JAKARTA13421 | SBY - ABE SUMMIT: PLOWING AHEAD ON TRADE AND ENERGY [...] (C) Summary. Energy and a planned Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) were the centerpieces of President Yudhoyono's November 26 - 29 state visit to Tokyo. President Yudhoyono and Prime Minister Abe announced that the two sides had "reached agreement in principle" on an Indonesia-Japan EPA, [...] | 2006-12-06 09:20:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD EWWT ENRG KN JA ID |
06JAKARTA2316 | INDONESIAN OUTBRIEF ON KOREAN MEDIATION MISSION [...] (C) Summary: Indonesian Special Envoy Amb. Nana Sutresna briefed representatives of the nations participating in the Six Party talks on his travels to Pyongyang and Seoul earlier in the month. Sutresna, following the instructions of President Yudhoyono (SBY) urged the North Koreans to resume [...] | 2006-02-21 11:50:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KNUC MARR KN KS ID |
06JAKARTA2819 | ADMIRAL FALLON CALLS ON PRESIDENT YUDHOYONO [...] (C) PACOM Commander Admiral William J. Fallon called on President Yudhoyono (SBY) Feb. 23. SBY emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation in multiple areas. He spoke of the progress in implementing peace in Aceh, and judged that in his view the situation will be fully settled within [...] | 2006-03-02 13:18:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PTER KN BM ID MASS PGOV |
06JAKARTA8620 | RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES POINTS [...] (C) Pursuant to reftel instructions, July 10 we called on Harry Purwanto, Foreign Ministry Director for North and Central American Affairs and delivered the talking points and the White House statement. Purwanto replied that Indonesia's position of concern had been made public and that Indones [...] | 2006-07-10 10:38:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN ID |
06KABUL3059 | AFGHANISTAN:RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-09 03:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN AF |
06KABUL4809 | POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST: AGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-05 11:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IAEA UNSC PARM KNNP KN AF |
06KATHMANDU1841 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] On July 12, Emboff delivered reftel's talking points to Shanker Bairagi, Under Secretary in the Europe/Americas Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating our strong condemnation of the North Korean missile launch and the serious threat it poses to the region and to the international [...] | 2006-07-12 11:17:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PARM KNNP KN NP |
06KATHMANDU2423 | NEPAL: NONPAPER DELIVERED ON U.S. VIEWS OF UNSC [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-07 11:37:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN KS |
06KATHMANDU2679 | DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SHARES U.S. CONCERN OVER [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-10 11:32:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP NP |
06KATHMANDU2772 | INFORMATION REGARDING UNSCR 1718 DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-18 11:28:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP KN PARM NP |
06KATHMANDU2917 | POINTS DELIVERED ON UNSCR 1718 OBLIGATIONS ON DPRK [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-02 03:56:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | SECRET | PARM XX KN NP |
06KIEV3672 | UKRAINE/MTCR: VENEZUELA ARMS SALES POLICY BRIEFED, [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 5. 2. (S) On September 22, we relayed ref A points on changes in USG policy regarding arms sales to Venezuela and MTCR papers in other reftels to MFA Arms Control and Military Technical Cooperation Department Counselors Igor Kyzym and Oles Belakoles [...] | 2006-09-22 13:54:00 | Embassy Kyiv | SECRET | PREL ETTC MTCRE PARM MNUC KSCA TSPA FR DA KN |
06KIEV3884 | UKRAINE OPPOSES POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) On October 5, Ambassador passed reftel points on the USG position regarding a possible North Korean nuclear test to Presidential Deputy Chief of Staff for Foreign Policy Oleksandr Chaliy. Ambassador praised the October 4 MFA statement (see para 2) regarding a possible North Korean nuclear [...] | 2006-10-06 11:03:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN UP |
06KIGALI667 | GOR RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] On 10 July, poloff delivered talking points and White House Statement (reftel) to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Desk Officer Augustin Rutikara. Rutikara agreed with the USG position that the missile launches were a negative development for the world and that the international community should [...] | 2006-07-10 14:58:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP RW |
06KINGSTON1439 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED REGARDING NORTH KOREAN MISSILE [...] (U) On July 6, 2006, Political Section delivered reftel points and the White House statement to the Deputy Director, International Organizations Department, Angella Brown, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. 2. (U) ON July 24, 2006, PolOff followed up with Brown who stated [...] | 2006-07-24 18:03:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | JM KN KNNP PARM PREL |
06KINSHASA1552 | NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST DEMARCHE DELIVERED IN [...] (U) Embassy Kinshasa delivered reftel talking points and President Bush's statement regarding North Korea's nuclear test announcement. 2. (C) Raymond Ramazani Bayi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned North Korea's actions and said he would make a formal statement at a later date. P [...] | 2006-10-10 15:25:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP CG |
06KINSHASA1718 | DRC DIPLOMATIC NOTE CONCERNING NORTH KOREA [...] (C) The DRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent Embassy Kinshasa a diplomatic note regarding its position on nuclear tests by North Korea. This followed condemnation of North Korea's nuclear test by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and by the Presidency's Diplomatic Adviser (reftels A and B). [...] | 2006-11-07 12:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP KNEP PARM KN CG |
06KUALALUMPUR1884 | MALAYSIA "DEPLORES" NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR TEST, [...] (S) Malaysian Foreign Minister Hamid reacted initially to the October 9 North Korean nuclear test announcement by calling for North Korea to halt its tests and return to the Six-Party Talks. Kuala Lumpur toughened its rhetoric somewhat on October 10 with the release of a Foreign Ministry sta [...] | 2006-10-10 09:29:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PARM KNNP KN MY |
06KUALALUMPUR1958 | MALAYSIA AWAITS INTERPRETATION OF NORTH KOREA [...] (C) We delivered ref B points to Malaysia's Foreign Ministry on October 16 and Polcouns followed up with the Under Secretary for Multilateral Political Affairs Shahrul Ikram on October 17. With Shahrul, Polcouns discussed the nature of the sanctions and emphasized the importance of internati [...] | 2006-10-17 09:27:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN MY |
06KUALALUMPUR2019 | MALAYSIA UPDATE ON DPRK VESSEL BONG HOA SAN [...] (S) Summary: After Post conducted follow up demarches with Malaysia's Foreign Ministry and the Prime Minister's Department, the GOM informed us it had issued an instruction October 30 to board and inspect the Bong Hoa San if the vessel called at Malaysia's Port Klang, as indicated by informa [...] | 2006-10-30 09:31:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM PREL MNUC EWWT XC KN MY |
06KUALALUMPUR2056 | DEMARCHES ON UNSCR 1718 OBLIGATIONS AND MARITIME [...] (C) We delivered refs A and B demarches, concerning obligations under UNSCR 1718 on DPRK conventional arms and maritime services for DPRK ships, to Bala Chandran Tharman, Principal Assistant Secretary, Multilateral Political Division, on November 3. Bala Chandran indicated that Malaysia takes [...] | 2006-11-03 07:15:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PARM ETTC MNUC KN MY |
06KUWAIT3693 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. VIEWS OF UNSC RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-14 11:02:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN KS |
06KUWAIT4027 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) PolCouns delivered on October 8 points from reftels regarding a possible North Korean nuclear test to MFA Director for Asian and African Affairs Ambassador Mohammed Saud Al-Badr and Director for International Organizations Affairs Ambassador Mansour Al-Awadi. Both assured PolCouns that t [...] | 2006-10-09 08:49:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KN KNNP KU DEMARCHE |
06KUWAIT4047 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-10 14:28:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KN KNNP KU DEMARCHE |
06KUWAIT4158 | KUWAIT DEMARCHE DELIVERED: INFORMATION REGARDING [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-18 06:08:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL KNNP KN KU DEMARCHE |
06KUWAIT66 | DELIVERED - GUIDANCE TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-08 11:56:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN KJUS KNNP KTFN KN |
06KYIV4470 | UKRAINE: AVIATION TRAINING FOR NORTH KOREA [...] (C) We relayed reftel inquiry for clarification on Ukrainian plans to provide radio electronics training for civil aircraft to two North Koreans during a December 5 meeting with MFA Arms Control and Military Technical Cooperation Department Counselors Igor Kyzym and Oleh Belokoles. Kyzym said [...] | 2006-12-05 16:13:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP ETTC EAIR PARM PREL KN UP |
06LILONGWE238 | NO FURTHER DIALOGUE WITH NORTH KOREA, SAYS FOREIGN [...] (C) The GOM, "has decided that there will be no further dialogue with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in connection with the proposed economic cooperation," according to a letter to Ambassador Eastham dated February 16, from Minister of Foreign Affairs Davies Katsonga. The letter of [...] | 2006-03-14 14:20:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM MI KN |
06LILONGWE32 | NORTH KOREAN DELEGATION ARRIVES UNINVITED [...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with Ambassador Eastham, Minister of Foreign Affairs Davies Katsonga confided that a delegation from North Korea had arrived uninvited last week. Malawi has allowed the delegation to meet with lower level civil servants, however has refused requests for meetings at th [...] | 2006-01-12 14:23:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM MI KN |
06LILONGWE47 | GOM UNIMPRESSED WITH NORTH KOREANS [...] (C) Summary: The North Korean delegation discussed in reftel left the GOM unimpressed, and future serious collaboration looks doubtful. While their aim was allegedly to explore funding development projects, in the end the North Koreans could offer nothing tangible to the GOM. This led GOM of [...] | 2006-01-18 14:35:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MI KN |
06LIMA2686 | PERU: DEMARCHE TO UNSC MEMBERS TO COSPONSOR [...] (SBU) On 7/7, prior to receipt of Ref A, Foreign Minister Maurtua told the Ambassador that Japan had requested Peru to co-sponsor its UNSC resolution regarding DPRK missiles; Maurtua said that he wanted to hear US views before deciding. The Ambassador said that the USG considered the North Kor [...] | 2006-07-10 17:09:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KN PARM UNSC PE |
06LIMA2717 | PERU: DEMARCHE ON STATE OF PLAY OF UNSC RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-12 15:40:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM UNSC PE |
06LISBON2254 | NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST WORRIES PORTUGUESE [...] The Government of Portugal (GOP) shares U.S. Government concerns regarding North Korea's nuclear ambitions (Refs A and B). On October 9, the Portuguese Ministry for Foreign Affairs issued its own statement to express the GOP's apprehension over North Korea's announced experimental detonation [...] | 2006-10-11 11:16:00 | Embassy Lisbon | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN PO |
06LISBON2489 | PORTUGUESE AGREE ON DPRK CONVENTIONAL ARMS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-03 13:35:00 | Embassy Lisbon | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KN PO |
06LONDON5476 | CONDEMNATION OF DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES AT IMO [...] Summary. USDel delivered the statement contained in Ref A at the July 19 meeting of the IMO NAV 52 conference. USDel's statement followed the Japanese intervention which condemned the DPRK missile launches and was joined by statements of concern from the Russian Federation, HMG, France, Italy [...] | 2006-07-26 13:10:00 | Embassy London | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT PHSA PARM MOPS MCAP KN KS JA UK IMO |
06MADRID2556 | SPAIN CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] DCM passed reftel points October 10 to MFA Rafael Dezcallar, Director General for Policy. ESTHOFF doubletracked same points with MFA Disarmament Affairs Deputy Director General Ignacio Sanchez. Given that the GOS had publicly condemned the North Korean nuclear test on October 9 (see below),[...] | 2006-10-11 13:59:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN SP |
06MANAGUA1512 | GON "CONCERNED" ABOUT NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] On July 7 poloffs met with Nicaraguan Foreign Ministry Director of Western Hemisphere Affairs Domingo Salinas and U.S. Desk Officer Agnes Alvarado to deliver the points in reftel. Salinas described the North Korean missile launches as "very disturbing" and promised to share the talking points [...] | 2006-07-10 20:44:00 | Embassy Managua | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN NU |
06MANAGUA2211 | NICARAGUA OPPOSES NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST, [...] (U) This cable responds to reftel and contains an action request in para 2. 2. (C) On October 5, Ambassador delivered reftel points to Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Norman Caldera, suggesting that the fact the Nicaraguan government (GON) maintains diplomatic relations with North Korea could [...] | 2006-10-05 23:22:00 | Embassy Managua | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP NU |
06MANAGUA2264 | NICARAGUA "PERFECTLY IN LINE" WITH USG CONCERN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-11 23:48:00 | Embassy Managua | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP |
06MANAMA1254 | BAHRAIN: NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] (C) Poloff July 9 delivered reftel demarche concerning North Korea's launch of ballistic missiles to MFA Director for Bilateral Affairs Dr. Dhafer Al Umran. Al Umran said that Bahrain is not pleased with this recent incident, and that North Korea should instead be working toward peace within [...] | 2006-07-10 13:43:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN BA ROW |
06MANAMA1775 | BAHRAIN: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) The Charge October 10 delivered reftel demarche concerning North Korea's nuclear test announcement to MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, stressing that the United States remains committed to diplomacy and to the full rang [...] | 2006-10-11 11:50:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP BA KN ROW |
06MANAMA1793 | BAHRAIN: INFORMATION REGARDING UNSCR 1718 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-16 14:30:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM BA KN ROW |
06MANILA2824 | PHILIPPINE OFFICIALS CONDEMN NORTH KOREAN MISSILE [...] (U) In a statement issued on July 6, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo commented that "In solidarity with the international community, The Philippines condemns the missile tests of North Korea and urges that nation to refrain from further compromising the peace and security of the region and [...] | 2006-07-06 05:29:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KNNP KN RP |
06MANILA3786 | CONSULTATIONS ON IMPLEMENTING UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] (SBU) Acting Political Counselor met September 7 with Department of Foreign of Affairs Assistant Secretary for UN and International Organization Affairs Aladin Villacorte to underscore U.S. willingness to work closely with the GRP to ensure the full implementation of UN Security Resolution 16 [...] | 2006-09-08 09:13:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN RP |
06MANILA4261 | PRESIDENT ARROYO'S UPCOMING TRAVEL TO CHINA [...] This is an action message -- see para 4. 2. (SBU) President Arroyo plans to attend the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)-China Commemorative Summit on October 30-31 in Nanning, China. The Summit will celebrate 15 years of association between ASEAN and the People's Republic [...] | 2006-10-06 09:04:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CH KN RP |
06MANILA4263 | PHILIPPINE STANCE ON NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) In a discussion with Ambassador on October 6, Foreign Secretary Romulo indicated full support and agreement for the U.S. position on a possible North Korean nuclear test (ref a). Romulo noted that his much publicized comments earlier this week on North Korea fully echoed and supported t [...] | 2006-10-06 09:17:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN RP |
06MANILA4312 | PHILIPPINES SEEKING ASEAN STATEMENT ON NORTH KOREA [...] (C) In a meeting with Ambassador and DCM on October 11, Foreign Minister Romulo and National Security Adviser Gonzales reiterated President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's strong condemnation of the North Korean nuclear test (ref a). Secretary Romulo noted that, at the President's instruction, he [...] | 2006-10-11 08:42:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN RP |
06MANILA4344 | STATEMENT BY THE ASEAN CHAIRMAN ON NUCLEAR TESTS [...] (SBU) Ambassador on October 13 congratulated Foreign Secretary Romulo for the strong statement he issued as ASEAN SIPDIS Chair on October 12 protesting the North Korean nuclear test and urging North Korea to abide by UN Security Council resolution 1695 (full text in para 3). Secretary Rom [...] | 2006-10-13 08:36:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KNNP KN RP |
06MANILA4616 | PRESIDENT ARROYO ON REGIONAL STRATEGIC ISSUES [...] (C) President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo expressed satisfaction to Ambassador during a private dinner on November 6 that the ASEAN-China Commemorative Summit in Nanning had led to a strong consensus about North Korea, She said that she had insisted to fellow ASEAN members that North Korea was [...] | 2006-11-07 07:35:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL APEC ASEAN KN BM RP |
06MANILA4677 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN SECRETARY ROMULO [...] (C) In a private meeting with the Ambassador on November 10, Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo reaffirmed the high importance President Arroyo and he place on their upcoming bilateral meetings in Hanoi with President Bush and Secretary Rice. Key topics they plan to raise are: -- counterterr [...] | 2006-11-14 02:40:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KN BM RP |
06MANILA4749 | ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILLEN MEETS WITH FOREIGN AND [...] (C) SUMMARY. Foreign Affairs Secretary Romulo reiterated to Assistant Secretary Hillen and Ambassador the Philippine offer to host a round of Six Party talks on the margins of the mid-December ASEAN/East Asian Summits in Cebu, if that would be helpful to the United States. Romulo is optimist [...] | 2006-11-20 00:44:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MCAP MOPS PHUM PGOV EAID KN RP |
06MANILA4855 | PHILIPPINE PLANS FOR ASEAN SUMMITS IN CEBU [...] (C) Summary. The Philippines plans to make a new counterterrorism convention and recommendations on an ASEAN Charter the highlights of the December 11 ASEAN Summit. The subsequent ASEAN 3 Summit and East Asia Summit will probably break no new ground and will not include new participants, [...] | 2006-11-30 07:25:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECIN PTER ASEAN XE RU CH JA KN KS RP |
06MANILA5016 | VISIT OF JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER ABE TO MANILA [...] (C) Summary: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe used his December 8-10 visit to highlight a growing emphasis on political and security issues, including North Korea, terrorism, Mindanao, and human rights. He also brought a basket of new assistance, but more explicitly linked future assistan [...] | 2006-12-15 10:35:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KN JP RP |
06MANILA5062 | GRP GRANTS PERMISSION TO PROCESS NORTH KOREAN [...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE -- SEE PARA 4. 2. (C) At the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs' UNHCR officer, Acting POL/C met on December 21 with Philippine Department of Justice (PDOJ) Chief State Counsel Attorney Ricardo Paras and his staff to determine Philippine will [...] | 2006-12-21 07:36:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PGOV PHUM KS KN TH RP |
06MAPUTO1295 | MOZAMBIQUE - RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR [...] On October 10 Post delivered reftel talking points and the statement by President Bush to Elias Zimba, Director for North America and Europe in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. In response, Zimba said that his government shared the position of the United States on nuclear non-proliferatio [...] | 2006-10-11 06:48:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN MZ |
06MASERU323 | LESOTHO: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] (SBU) Ambassador met July 10 with Lesotho's Minister of Foreign Affairs Monyane Moleleki (immediately following the FOMIN's return to Maseru) to ascertain the Government of Lesotho's (GOL) views on the North Korean missile launches and to advise the government of our very strong position that [...] | 2006-07-10 12:08:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KNNP KN LT |
06MASERU504 | LESOTHO: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (SBU) Charge met on October 11 with Pitso Makosholo, acting Principle Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to give the GOL the USG reaction to North Korea's October 8 announcement of a nuclear weapon test. Charge also delivered the October 9 statement by the President (ref A). 2. (C) [...] | 2006-10-11 09:01:00 | Embassy Maseru | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN LT |
06MINSK1088 | DEMARCHE ON NORTH KOREAN TEST DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-06 04:45:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN BO |
06MINSK1100 | DEMARCHE ON NORTH KOREAN TEST DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-11 04:06:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN BO |
06MINSK1163 | PSI LETTER DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-01 05:02:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN BOQ |
06MINSK984 | UNSC RESOLUTION DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] Poloff delivered reftel talking points to the Americas Desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in the form of a non-paper on September 8. The talking points were received without comment. MOORE [...] | 2006-09-12 11:21:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN KS BO |
06MONTEVIDEO625 | URUGUAY DEMARCHED ON NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-07 16:42:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP UY |
06MONTEVIDEO948 | URUGUAY IN LINE WITH US ON PREVENTING POSSIBLE [...] (C) On October 4, I delivered reftel demarche on possible North Korean nuclear tests to Director General for Political Affairs Alvaro Gallardo per instructions reftel. After reviewing the talking points, he volunteered that he saw "no problems" in supporting the demarche, qualifying only that [...] | 2006-10-04 19:38:00 | Embassy Montevideo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP UY |
06MOSCOW11169 | POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) Summary: DFM Alekseyev told the Ambassador October 4 that Russia recognized the seriousness of the situation following the DPRK's announcement and understood U.S. concerns. Alekseyev urged that the Security Council move deliberately to craft a response, but was lukewarm about a potenti [...] | 2006-10-04 14:22:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN RS |
06MOSCOW11280 | PREPARING THE GROUND FOR UNSC ACTION ON DPRK [...] (S) Summary: DFM Alekseyev told the Ambassador October 6 that Russia found a DPRK nuclear test to be "absolutely unacceptable" and stressed that the North Korean regime had received this message from Russia in clear and unmistakable terms. Responding to the Ambassador's urging that Russia [...] | 2006-10-06 15:08:00 | Embassy Moscow | SECRET | PREL PARM KNNP UNSC KN RS |
06MOSCOW11317 | MOSCOW'S REACTION TO THE DPRK NUCLEAR TEST [...] (S) The Ambassador met twice with Deputy Foreign Minister Alekseyev on October 9 to discuss North Korea's nuclear test and next steps. Alekseyev said that Russia takes extremely seriously the test and Russia agrees that strong measures are warranted. Alekseyev handed over a statement (text b [...] | 2006-10-09 11:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | SECRET | PREL PARM KNNP UNSC KN RS |
06MOSCOW11488 | DPRK NUCLEAR TEST RESOLUTION: DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (C) We delivered reftel demarche October 12 to MFA First Asia Department Senior Counselor Oleg Davydov, who advises DFM Alekseyev on North Korean issues. Davydov said that his superiors will "mull" over the draft resolution to assess what had been changed from earlier drafts and the Russian [...] | 2006-10-12 14:08:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP UNSC KN RS |
06MOSCOW11584 | INFORMATION REGARDING UNSCR 1718: DEMARCHE [...] (C) We delivered reftel demarche October 16 to MFA First Asia Department Senior Counselor Arkadiy Lavrov, who advises DFM Alekseyev on North Korean issues. (Note: Alekseyev is currently in South Korea, accompanying PM Fradkov and will not return to Moscow before October 23). Pointing to Rus [...] | 2006-10-16 15:57:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP UNSC KN RS |
06MOSCOW11698 | MOSCOW EXPERTS ON DPRK NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) Summary. Despite the GOR's strongly negative reaction to the reported nuclear test and its cooperation on UNSC 1718, Moscow's Korea watchers were for the large part critical of U.S. policies, arguing that the impasse over the DPRK program could have been avoided had the U.S. acted differ [...] | 2006-10-19 06:40:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP UNSC KN RS |
06MOSCOW12200 | MOSCOW WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESUMPTION OF [...] (U) The Russian government welcomed the agreement to resume the Six-Party talks. Russian officials, including Defense Minister Sergey Ivanov, Security Council Secretary Igor Ivanov, and Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Alekseyev accepted the announcement as "exceedingly positive." Alekseye [...] | 2006-11-02 09:25:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN RS |
06MOSCOW12900 | CHITA: CONDEMNED LAND SEEKS FUTURE AS GATEWAY TO [...] (C) Summary. Squeezed between China and the rest of Siberia and challenged with an oppressively harsh climate, Chita Oblast has historically served as a place of exile and remains one of Russia's poorest regions. The break-up of the Soviet Union led to the collapse of the region's livestock [...] | 2006-12-13 06:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON ETRD PINR KN RS |
06MOSCOW6307 | MFA ON PROCESSING OF NORTH KOREANS IN RUSSIA [...] (C) Deputy Political Minister-Counselor delivered reftel points to Mikhail Lebedev, Acting Director of the MFA Department of Humanitarian Cooperation and Human Rights, on June 13. Lebedev said the GOR would have to consider the U.S. request before responding officially. 2. (C) Lebedev sa [...] | 2006-06-13 10:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF KN KS RS |
06MOSCOW7084 | INITIAL REACTIONS IN MOSCOW TO DPRK MISSILE LAUNCH [...] (C) Summary. The Russian MFA issued a strongly worded statement at 2:00 p.m. Moscow time on July 5 in response to the DPRK missile launches. The MFA spokesman was on the record as day began in Moscow calling the launches a "provocation." Our colleagues in the ROK and Japanese embassies tol [...] | 2006-07-05 11:00:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC KN RS |
06MOSCOW7118 | RUSSIAN DFM ON DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] (C) The Ambassador delivered reftel demarche July 6 to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Alekseyev. Alekseyev said he was in absolute agreement that it was very important to send the North Koreans a strong and clear signal of the unacceptability of their missile launches. He had deli [...] | 2006-07-06 07:31:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PARM UNSC KN RS |
06MOSCOW9311 | DPRK: RUSSIAN VIEWS ON IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1695 [...] (C) Russia will comply with the requirements of UNSCR Resolution 1695 but is unlikely to adopt additional legal requirements directed against the DPRK's missile or WMD programs. MFA Korea Section Chief Aleksandr Vostrikov told us August 23 that responsibility for implementing the resolution [...] | 2006-08-25 12:32:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP MNUC KN RS |
06MOSCOW9953 | RUSSIA NONCOMMITTAL ABOUT FIVE PLUS FIVE MEETING [...] (SBU) After providing reftel talking points to the MFA earlier, we checked with MFA North America on September 8 to see whether FM Lavrov would attend a meeting of the Five Plus Five on the margins of the upcoming UN General Assembly meetings. We were told that no decision had been made abou [...] | 2006-09-08 10:54:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP MNUC PARM KN RS |
06NAHA238 | OKINAWA GUBERNATORIAL CAMPAIGN: POSTER SPOT REPORT [...] (SBU) Summary: The Okinawa Prefecture gubernatorial race remains too close to call, and the two major candidates are engaged in a technically illegal unofficial poster campaign. The reformist parties backing the woman running as their unified candidate seem torn between self-promotion and gett [...] | 2006-11-08 03:11:00 | Consulate Naha | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR JA KN |
06NASSAU1051 | NORTH KOREA MISSLE LAUNCH DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-11 20:23:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP BF |
06NEWDELHI6980 | INDIA CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (U) Charge d'Affaires delivered reftel demarche to MEA Acting Joint Secretary (Americas) at OOB October 10. Polcouns also delivered demarche to Joint Secretary (East Asia) Ashok Kantha, who cited India's strong statement condemning the DPRK nuclear test. 2. (C) Early on October 9, DepPolCou [...] | 2006-10-10 11:59:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP IN KN |
06NEWDELHI7130 | UNSCR 1718 DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] Political Counselor delivered reftel talking points October 14 to the Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary for the Americas S. Jaishankar and MEA Joint SIPDIS Secretary for East Asia Ashok Kantha, neither of whom had any SIPDIS substantive response. PYATT [...] | 2006-10-17 04:10:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP KN PARM IN |
06NEWDELHI8511 | SENATOR SPECTER MEETING WITH P.M. SINGH [...] (C) Summary. Visiting Senator Arlen Specter (R - PA) called on Indian P.M. Manmohan Singh December 24. Both agreed on the historic impact of the U.S./India civil-nuclear agreement on bilateral relations. P.M. Singh offered the caveat that the significance will be historic once the 123 Agre [...] | 2006-12-26 11:50:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ENRG ETRD ETTC EAGR IR IS IZ JO KN |
06NICOSIA1066 | CYPRUS SUPPORTS EU CONDEMNATION OF NORTH KOREAN [...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel points on July 7 to Panayiotis Papadopoulos, who handles non-proliferation issues in the MFA's Division of Multilateral Affairs. Papadopoulos said that Cyprus supported the EU Presidency's strong condemnation of the missile launches on July 5 and said that some s [...] | 2006-07-07 12:55:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP CY |
06NICOSIA1743 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (U) DCM Zimmerman delivered reftel points and a copy of the President's statement to Cyprus MFA Political Director Thalia Petrides on October 10. DCM added that, as an EU member, Cyprus could play a key role in ensuring that the European response to the apparent North Korean nuclear test woul [...] | 2006-10-10 13:26:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP UN EUN CY |
06NICOSIA1793 | CYPRUS FULLY SUPPORTS UNSCR 1718 [...] In response to Reftel, the Embassy October 15 delivered UN Security Council Resolution 1718-related talking points and non-paper to the Cypriot Foreign Ministry. In a follow-up meeting the following day, Multilateral Affairs Division Chief Sotos Liassides told PolChief that the Republic of C [...] | 2006-10-17 13:17:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP KN PARM CY |
06OSAKAKOBE238 | CHOSEN SOREN'S 5-YEAR PLAN: FROM BAD TO WORSE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The surprise raid in March by Japanese National Police on the Osaka office of the North Korean Association Chosen Soren stunned its members. The raid and its aftermath highlights the gradual decline in ideological, financial and operational relevance of the organization in th [...] | 2006-05-02 08:12:00 | Consulate Osaka Kobe | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN PGOV PINR PREL JA KN |
06OSAKAKOBE526 | NORTH KOREAN SUPERNOTES SEIZED IN WESTERN [...] (SBU) On September 23, Kobe Customs officials and Tottori Prefectural Police raided the DPRK-flagged Kum Gang 1 freighter, which had entered the port of Sakaiminato in Tottori on the Japan Sea coast on September 19. The Japanese authorities took this unusual measure after two counterfeit sup [...] | 2006-09-25 07:47:00 | Consulate Osaka Kobe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EFIN EFIS PREL KN JA |
06OSLO669 | BERGEN CONFERENCE ON NORTH KOREAN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: The 7th International Conference on Human Rights and Refugees "North Korea New Approaches" held in Bergen, Norway May 9-11 brought together government and NGO officials to discuss ways to advance human rights in North Korea. Officials and NGOs agreed that while li [...] | 2006-05-24 10:40:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM CH KN KS NO |
06OSLO848 | NORTH KOREAN DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (C) On July 6 we delivered reftel points to Tore Dahlstrom, the North Korea Desk Officer at the MFA. Dahlstrom said Norway would align itself with the EU on this matter and endorse a forthcoming "non-controversial" EU statement. Stating that Norway fully supported the six-party framework, h [...] | 2006-07-06 14:09:00 | Embassy Oslo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KN NO |
06OTTAWA3015 | CANADIAN VIEWS ON POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR [...] (C) In the Ambassador's absence, A/DCM met on October 3 with Colleen Swords, Department of Foreign Affairs Political Director. Canada shares our outrage and concerns regarding North Korea's declaration that it planned to test a nuclear weapon. The Foreign Affairs spokesperson immediately de [...] | 2006-10-04 22:16:00 | Embassy Ottawa | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PREL PARM KN CA |
06OTTAWA3042 | CANADIAN RESPONSE TO PREPARATIONS FOR UNSC ACTION [...] (SBU) On October 6, A/DCM discussed preparations for UN Security Council action on North Korea with Michael Small, the DFAIT (Foreign Ministry,s) Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) for Global Issues and International Organizations. He also followed up with ADM/Political Director Colleen Swords, [...] | 2006-10-06 22:00:00 | Embassy Ottawa | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL UNSC KN CA |
06OTTAWA37 | OTTAWA: ADVISORY ON BANKING SERVICES TO NORTH [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-05 21:25:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON CA KN KJUS KNNP KTFN |
06PANAMA884 | GOP HAS NO RECORD OF DPRK FLAG OF CONVENIENCE SHIPS [...] (S) Fernando Solorzano, Director of the Panamanian Maritime Authority's (AMP) Merchant Marine Office, advised Econ Chief on May 8 that, based on reftel information, the AMP has no record of any North Korean flagged ships associated with Panama. He said that, as Panama does not maintain a mer [...] | 2006-05-09 20:11:00 | Embassy Panama | SECRET | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC EWWT PHSA PM KN |
06PARIS2217 | FRANCE: CURTAILING USE OF NORTH KOREAN FLAG OF [...] (S) Econoff delivered reftel points April 4 to MFA Office Director for Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure Nicole Taillefer, and MFA Office Director for East Asian Affairs Jean-Noel Poirier. Poirier asked how recent a development North Korean marketing of its flag was, and how many ships [...] | 2006-04-05 09:57:00 | Embassy Paris | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC EWWT KN FR |
06PARIS4441 | U/S JOSPEH, U/S LEVEY JUNE 20 MEET WITH FRENCH MFA [...] (C) SUMMARY. In a June 20 meeting between U/S Joseph and Treasury U/S Levey and French Political Director Stanislas de Laboulaye, a range of proliferation-related topics were covered, including the US-French-UK-German-Italian meeting later that day aimed at preliminary consultations regarding [...] | 2006-06-27 15:12:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM ETTC IR KN IN FR |
06PARIS4745 | DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES: FRANCE LOOKING TO AVOID PRC [...] (C) Acting DCM spoke on July 11 with MFA Director for IO and UN Sylvie Bermann, briefing her on U.S. views per ref A. Bermann underlined that France shares the U.S. viewpoint on the gravity of the North Korean missile launches. Bermann, however, underscored the GoF concern about the importance [...] | 2006-07-11 16:33:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PARM KNNP KN FR UNSC |
06PARIS6189 | FRANCE WANTS MORE CONCRETE MEASURES TO GIVE TEETH [...] (C) Summary: MFA nonproliferation office, while reiterating France's steadfast support for international efforts to constrain North Korea's weapons program and enforce UNSCR 1695, expressed some concern about a perceived lack of concrete mechanisms -- whether in the Proliferation Security Init [...] | 2006-09-14 16:08:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT PTER KN KS FR |
06PARIS6619 | POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) Post shared ref A points October 4 with MFA A/S equivalent for Strategic Affairs Philippe Carre, Political Director staffer Gael Veyssiere, and IO DAS-equivalent for Political Affairs Jean-Hugues Simon-Michel. Pending a more complete reaction, Ref B reports the MFA press spokesman's sta [...] | 2006-10-05 05:20:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP FR |
06PARIS6696 | FRENCH SEEK STRONG UNSC RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN [...] (C) On October 6 we provided ref A elements for UNSC action to the MFA, meeting separately with the Koreas desk officer Clea Le Cardeur and IO-equivalent action officer Benoit Guidee. Guidee told us on October 10, following receipt of ref C points, that the MFA position was one of "total soli [...] | 2006-10-10 16:32:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP UNSC KN FR |
06PARIS6709 | RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREA: FRANCE ON BOARD WITH USG [...] (U) In an October 10 interview on French radio, FM Douste-Blazy termed the situation with North Korea as "extremely serious," and emphasized the need for action by the UN Security Council. Toward that end, Douste-Blazy referred to the U.S.-proposed draft resolution, stating that France "wishe [...] | 2006-10-11 14:23:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP UNSC KN FR |
06PARIS6736 | FRANCE/DPRK: READY TO CO-SPONSOR DPRK RESOLUTION, [...] (C) France plans to co-sponsor the DPRK nuclear test resolution, but worries that the rush to a vote may jeopardize the degree of PRC buy-in, MFA IO Asian Affairs Desk Officer Benoit Guidee confirmed to poloff on October 12. Guidee, following up on an earlier October 12 conversation by polof [...] | 2006-10-12 12:55:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP MNUC UNSC KN FR |
06PARIS7151 | FRANCE SUPPORTS STRONG ENFORCEMENT OF UNSCR 1718 [...] (C) Poloff delivered Under Secretary's letter (reftel) October 30 to Benoit Guidee, IO office director-equivalent at the MFA. Guidee reiterated France's "total solidarity" with the U.S. and agreed that the U.N. Security Council must maintain a firm stance on the North Korean nuclear tests. The [...] | 2006-10-31 17:03:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PARM PREL PHSA EWWT EAIR PBTS FR KN |
06PARIS7178 | FRANCE PROMISES VIGILANCE TOWARD KOMID AND OTHER [...] (C) This is an action message; see paragraph 3. Poloff called November 2 upon Arnaud Mentre, desk officer for non-proliferation in the MFA's bureau of strategic affairs, to deliver demarche (reftel A). Mentre said France is aware of the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) and [...] | 2006-11-02 15:22:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM FR MNUC KNNP KN |
06PARIS7419 | FRENCH RESPONSES TO SUPPORT REQUESTS FOR COUNTRY [...] (C) On November 9 Poloff delivered demarches seeking French support for defeating any procedural moves that could prevent voting on the substance of any resolution before the Third Committee, and defeating retaliatory resolutions brought by Iran and Belarus against Canada and the United State [...] | 2006-11-17 05:05:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UNHRC CA FR IR BM KN BO UZ |
06PARIS7714 | FRANCE PROPOSES INTELLIGENCE-SHARING CONTACT GROUP [...] Summary: (C) According to the MFA non-proliferatio officer, France shares the U.S.'s conviction that financial and transportation networks that facilitate North Korea's proliferation activities must be curbed. To that end, the GoF believes there is room for more coordination and intelligence [...] | 2006-12-08 09:55:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM KNNP PREL PGOV KN FR |
06PHNOMPENH1828 | CAMBODIA ON NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR WEAPONS TEST [...] (C) Pol/Econ officer delivered reftel demarche to Sun Suon, Director of MFA's International Organizations Department, on October 5, emphasizing that a North Korea armed with nuclear weapons was unacceptable to the U.S., that a nuclear weapons test would be "a grave miscalculation" on Pyongyan [...] | 2006-10-06 09:19:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN CB |
06PHNOMPENH2072 | NORTH KOREAN REFUGEE HELD IN MONDOLKIRI PROVINCE [...] (C) Summary. The Cambodian press reported on November 22 that Cambodian provincial police in Mondolkiri province arrested a North Korean man in the past week. According to press reports, a senior Cambodian police official confirmed the arrest, added the North Korean was deported to Vietnam [...] | 2006-11-22 10:16:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PREL KN VM CB |
06PRAGUE1237 | CZECH VIEWS ON POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) DCM presented reftel points to Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Tomas Pojar on October 4. Pojar immediately expressed his support for our position. He noted that the Czechs had already decided to tell the North Koreans that bilateral talks (planned for November 7) would not be possible un [...] | 2006-10-04 15:12:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PREL PARM KN EZ |
06PRAGUE1257 | CZECH RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) Embassy delivered reftel points to Czech MFA at OOB on October 10. In absence of more senior officials in Prague, DCM spoke October 10 with Director of UN Department Jan Kara. Kara referred us to the statement issued by the MFA on October 9 (text below) condemning the nuclear test. In te [...] | 2006-10-10 13:24:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PREL PARM KN EZ |
06PRAGUE1319 | CZECH VIEWS ON NORTH KOREA [...] (C) Summary: The Czechs support a tough stance on North Korea following the nuclear test. The Foreign Minister this week published a strongly worded op-ed stating that the DPRK has confirmed its position within the axis of evil. The MFA confirms that all elements of UNSCR 1718 will be adopte [...] | 2006-10-22 12:14:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP PHUM KN EZ |
06PRAGUE1370 | CZECH RESPONSE TO UNSCR 1718 OBLIGATIONS ON DPRK [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-04 11:16:00 | Embassy Prague | SECRET | PARM KNNP KN EZ |
06PRAGUE1400 | NORTH KOREAN LABORERS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC [...] (C) Currently, 408 North Korean laborers (almost exclusively female) are working in numerous factories throughout the Czech Republic. A Czech government taskforce of seven government agencies and an NGO conducts regular joint inspections into the work conditions of the DPRK workers. These r [...] | 2006-11-09 12:23:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KN EZ |
06PRAGUE85 | CZECH DEMOCRACY PROMOTION: BURMA AND NORTH KOREA [...] (C) Summary. This is the fourth in a series of cables highlighting Czech democracy promotion efforts. The Czechs plan to launch new Czech democracy promotion projects in Burma and North Korea in 2006. These projects are motivated by the GOCR's interest in helping these countries peacefully ove [...] | 2006-01-26 16:36:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM BM KN EZ |
06PRETORIA4208 | SOUTH AFRICA CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (U) The Government of South Africa (SAG) expressed "deep concern" about North Korea's reported nuclear test and urged Pyongyang to "terminate any nuclear weapons program" (full text of statement at para 5). The October 9 statement also encouraged all parties to "intensify efforts" to return to [...] | 2006-10-11 05:08:00 | Embassy Pretoria | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM KN SF |
06QUITO2525 | ECUADOR CONDEMNS DPRK TEST, SUPPORTS UNSC [...] (SBU) PolChief conveyed points in Ref B to MFA U/S for Multilateral Affairs Gonzalo Salvador on October 12 and congratulated the GOE for its principled public statement condemning the DPRK's nuclear test. Salvador said the GOE shared international opprobrium against the DPRK's test and would [...] | 2006-10-13 18:18:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM EC IO KN KNNP PREL |
06RABAT1350 | MOROCCO: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] (U) Post delivered July 17 reftel demarche via diplomatic note #248 to the office of MFA Director of American Affairs Salaheddine Tazi, per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' request. MFA North American Affairs Division Chief Wassane Zailachi pledged to pass the White House Statement and USG r [...] | 2006-07-17 12:06:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN MO |
06RABAT1648 | U.S. VIEWS OF UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-06 15:34:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN KS |
06RABAT1922 | RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST ANNOUNCEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-13 13:03:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP MO |
06RIGA534 | Latvian response to North Korean Missile Launch [...] Pol/econ chief delivered ref A points to Signe Jansone, A/S-level official at the MFA responsible for Asia. Jansone said that Japanese charge had been in just prior to make similar points. Latvia shares our concern on the launches and fully supports the NATO (ref B) and EU statements on the [...] | 2006-07-07 13:48:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN LG |
06RIGA849 | LATVIA SUPPORTS FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1718 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-17 11:10:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC KN LG |
06ROME1359 | ITALY CONSIDERING APPROACH TO NORTH KOREAN FLAGS [...] (C) Econoff and Poloff delivered Reftel A points and information on the Italian vessel using a North Korean flag to Federico Failla, MFA Office Director for the Far East, April 28, and urged the GOI to consider a law or regulation to make it illegal for Italian nationals and companies to use D [...] | 2006-05-08 10:47:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KN KNNP MNUC EWWT PHSA IT |
06ROME1911 | ITALY CONDEMNS DPRK MISSILE LAUNCH THREAT, WILL [...] (S) Summary. June 28 Poloff and Polmiloff met with MFA Deputy Office Director for East Asia Filippo Nicosia to follow up on Ref A demarche requesting GOI regulation of DPRK flags of convenience, and to deliver Ref B points on North Korean long-range missile launch. Nicosia noted that the new [...] | 2006-06-30 15:03:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM PREL KN KNNP MNUC EWWT PHSA KS IT |
06ROME1957 | ITALIAN RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] (C) Summary. MFA Office Director for East Asia Federico Failla and Office Director for Non-Proliferation Filippo Formica, July 7 expressed Italy's concern over the North Korean missile launches and highlighted the GOI's commitment to the EU position, which condemned the launches and called fo [...] | 2006-07-07 15:45:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP IT |
06ROME2954 | ITALY: DPRK ACTIONS UNACCEPTABLE, EU COORDINATING [...] (C) Poloff met with MFA East Asia Office Director Federico Failla October 20 to discuss the recent North Korean nuclear test and UNSCR 1718 (Refs A-D). Poloff stressed the importance of implementing all provisions in UNSCR 1718 expeditiously. Failla noted that PM Prodi and FM D'Alema had bot [...] | 2006-10-24 16:38:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL KN PARM KNNP IT |
06ROME3068 | ITALY WORKING ON UNSCR 1718 OBLIGATIONS REPORT TO [...] (C) Poloffs November 8 met separately with Filippo Nicosia, MFA East Asia Office, and Filippo Formica, Office Director for Non-Proliferation to deliver Ref A points requesting countries take steps to meet their obligations under UNSCR 1718 on DPRK Conventional Arms. Nicosia noted that, while [...] | 2006-11-13 15:32:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL XX KN UN IT |
06ROME3115 | ITALY PREPARING UNSCR 1718 IMPLEMENTATION REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-17 15:30:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP XX KN IT |
06ROME3299 | ITALY APPRECIATES EXAMPLES OF DPRK PROLIFERATION [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-14 17:29:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM KNNP PREL PGOV KN IT |
06SANSALVADOR1195 | EL SALVADOR: LETTER REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS FROM [...] (C) On May 4, 2006, poloff met with Mario Rivera, Multilateral Affairs Director for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Rivera showed poloff a letter that the GOES had received from the North Korean Embassy in Mexico City requesting that the GOES oppose any motion regarding [...] | 2006-05-05 20:58:00 | Embassy San Salvador | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM ES KN |
06SANSALVADOR2743 | EL SALVADOR POSITION ON NORTH KOREA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-13 18:42:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP ES |
06SANSALVADOR2779 | EL SALVADOR: U.S. REPORT ON EFFORTS TOWARD [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-17 16:39:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM XX KN ES |
06SANTIAGO1460 | MEDIA REACTION - NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR PROGRAM [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-07 21:29:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OPRC CI KN |
06SANTIAGO1469 | MEDIA REACTION - NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR PROGRAM [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-10 20:44:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OPRC CI KN |
06SANTIAGO2097 | MEDIA REACTION - NORTH KOREA'S NUCLEAR TEST [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-06 12:41:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OPRC CI KN |
06SANTIAGO2126 | MEDIA REACTION - NORTH KOREA'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM [...] Summary: In line with the Chilean government position, editorial comments have been highly critical of North Korea's nuclear testing. End Summary. 2. On October 11, conservative, independent "La Tercera" (circ. 101,000) ran an editorial entitled, "North Korea and its Nuclear Diplomacy" [...] | 2006-10-11 20:13:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OPRC KN CI |
06SARAJEVO2480 | BIH PLEDGES SUPPORT IN WAKE OF NORTH KOREAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-10 17:39:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP |
06SARAJEVO2504 | BOSNIA PUBLICLY CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN TEST [...] (U) Following CDA's presentation of demarche points per reftels, the Bosnian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement October 11 condemning North Korea for its nuclear test. 2. (U) Begin text of MFA announcement: The nuclear test that was, according to statements of high ranking No [...] | 2006-10-12 16:04:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP |
06SEOUL102 | THE ROK'S NEW MINISTER OF UNIFICATION: LEE [...] (S) Incoming Minister of Unification (and Chairman of the National Security Council Standing Committee) Lee Jong-seok is a left-leaning nationalist who supports the ROK playing a more active and independent role in the world, particularly on issues involving North Korea. The Embassy has worke [...] | 2006-01-09 09:04:00 | Embassy Seoul | SECRET | PREL PINR KS KN |
06SEOUL1021 | ROK CRITICIZED FOR "APOLOGIZING" TO DPRK TO [...] (C) In the aftermath of the March 22 incident at Mt. Geumgang, North Korea -- in which DPRK officials retaliated against South Korean journalists' statement that one of the North Korean participants in the inter-Korean family reunion event was "abducted" by preventing 99 elderly South Koreans [...] | 2006-03-28 09:35:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV KN KS |
06SEOUL1031 | RECENT TRENDS IN PRC-DPRK ECONOMIC RELATIONS AND [...] (SBU) Chinese economic ties with North Korea have expanded greatly in the past two years. Although the ROKG welcomes the stabilizing effect that Chinese trade and investment brings to the DPRK, it is alarmed at the PRC's growing influence, to the point that ROK officials now routinely assert [...] | 2006-03-29 08:22:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON EAID KN KS |
06SEOUL1089 | S/E LEFKOWITZ'S REMARKS ON KAESONG PROMPT [...] (C) Recent South Korean press reports drew attention to Special Envoy Jay Lefkowitz's March 30 remarks at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) calling for independent monitoring of labor conditions at the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC),and the subsequent response from Assistant Unificat [...] | 2006-04-03 08:48:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM EAID KN KS |
06SEOUL1108 | ROKG OFFICIALLY RESPONDS TO USG NORTH KOREAN [...] (C) On April 4, Kim Ki-woong, Director of the Inter-Korean Policy Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, presented the official ROKG response to our ref g demarche seeking support for the USG North Korean refugee strategy. The ROKG response (reprinted in paragraph 3) centered [...] | 2006-04-04 08:19:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL117 | SENATOR MURKOWSKI'S MEETING WITH UNIFICATION VICE [...] (C) Ministry of Unification (MOU) Vice Minister Rhee Bong-jo on January 9 emphasized to Senator Murkowski and the Ambassador the importance of implementing the Joint Statement of principles issued in September after the fourth round of the Six Party Talks. He suggested broadening the scope of [...] | 2006-01-10 08:12:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | KNUC PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL1179 | DPRK REQUESTS ANOTHER 300,000 TONS OF FERTILIZER [...] (U) The Yonhap News Agency reported April 10 that, via a Red Cross telegram, the DPRK had requested an additional 300,000 tons of fertilizer assistance from the ROK. Ministry of Unification officials reportedly told Yonhap that they expected the request for fertilizer would be an agenda item [...] | 2006-04-10 08:52:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID KS KN |
06SEOUL1266 | STAFFDEL VISIT TO KAESONG INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX [...] (U) During an April 12 staffdel visit to the South Korean-managed Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) in North Korea, KIC officials said that informal conversations with North Korean workers indicated that the DPRK provided the workers with approximately 70 percent of their wages, for a base inc [...] | 2006-04-18 06:20:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV ELAB PHUM PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL1270 | ROKG DISCUSSES BANGKOK SIX AND KIM CHUN-HEE [...] (C) MOFAT DG for Policy Planning Nam Gwan-pyo on April 18 told POL M/C that Seoul was relieved to hear that the six North Koreans had arrived safely in Bangkok (ref a). MOFAT has instructed its Embassy in Bangkok to assist in vetting and resolving the case quickly and quietly. Seoul was pos [...] | 2006-04-18 07:30:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM AGMT KS KN |
06SEOUL1308 | ROKG PREFERS REQUEST COME FROM UNHCR ON BANGKOK SIX [...] (C) On April 20, POL M/C delivered ref a demarche urging Seoul to reconsider its position and quickly allow a ROKG official to assist with the processing of the six North Koreans in Bangkok to Nam Gwan-pyo, Director General for Policy Planning in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Na [...] | 2006-04-20 07:31:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREF PREL KS KN TH |
06SEOUL1322 | MOU PREVIEWS APRIL 21-24 INTER-KOREAN MINISTERIAL [...] (C) In an April 20 preview of the April 21-24 inter-Korean ministerial in Pyongyang, Assistant Minister for Unification Policy and Public Affairs Lee Kwan-sei told the DCM that the ROK planned to urge the DPRK to return to the Six Party Talks and agree to the resumption of general officer-lev [...] | 2006-04-21 08:11:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC EAID PHUM KN KS |
06SEOUL1330 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH FM BAN: NORTH KOREA, [...] (C) Summary: In their April 21 luncheon meeting, the Ambassador and Foreign Minister Ban discussed several bilateral and North Korea-related issues (see refs for discussions on ROK-Japan relations and Ban's candidacy for UNSYG). On North Korea, Ban said Seoul intended to raise human rights [...] | 2006-04-22 09:06:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON KS KN |
06SEOUL1375 | A/S HILL'S APRIL 13-14 MEETINGS WITH MOFAT YU [...] (S) During an April 13 meeting, MOFAT Acting Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan stressed to EAP A/S Christopher Hill and the Ambassador the need for patience with North Korea on the nuclear issue, a public emphasis on the importance of the Six Party Talks, and increased Chinese pressure on the Nor [...] | 2006-04-25 07:41:00 | Embassy Seoul | SECRET | PREL PARM MNUC EFIN KNNP KS KN |
06SEOUL1377 | A/S HILL'S APRIL 13 MEETINGS WITH CHUNG [...] (C) In separate meetings April 13, EAP A/S Christopher R. Hill discussed the status of Six Party Talks and U.S.-ROK relations with the leaders of Korea's two main political parties. Chung Dong-young, Chairman of the ruling Uri Party and former Minister of Unification, expressed concern that [...] | 2006-04-25 08:19:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PNUC KS KN |
06SEOUL1385 | A/S HILL'S APRIL 13 MEETING WITH FORMER PM LEE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Former PM Lee Hae-chan told visiting A/S Hill April 13 that in recent discussions, Chinese leaders sounded disenchanted with Kim Jong-il, skeptical of his ability to extend the Kim dynasty to the next generation, and dismissive of Kim's commitment to economic reform. Lee reaffi [...] | 2006-04-26 00:34:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC ETRD KS KN |
06SEOUL1399 | MINISTRY OF UNIFICATION ON APRIL 21-24 [...] (C) In an April 26 read-out of the April 21-24 inter-Korean ministerial in Pyongyang, Assistant Minister for Unification Policy and Public Affairs Lee Kwan-sei emphasized to the DCM the extensive effort Seoul made on persuading the DPRK to return to the Six Party Talks and to engage the inter [...] | 2006-04-26 08:27:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC EAID KN KS |
06SEOUL1434 | SWEDISH AMBASSADOR TO DPRK DISCUSSES INTERNAL [...] (C) In an April 24 call on the Ambassador, Swedish Ambassador to the DPRK Mats Foyer confirmed that last year's bumper harvest was not sufficient to overcome the food shortage in North Korea caused by systemic failures in central food distribution. Foyer saw, however, little sign of politica [...] | 2006-04-28 08:58:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC EAID SW KN KS |
06SEOUL1435 | NATIONAL SECURITY SECRETARY SONG MIN-SOON ON [...] (S). Summary: In an April 28 luncheon meeting with the Ambassador, National Security Secretary Song Min-soon said that the ROK was prepared to compromise with Japan on naming underwater features located in the East Sea/Sea of Japan, but that Japan seemed intent on pushing the issue to the lim [...] | 2006-04-28 10:12:00 | Embassy Seoul | SECRET | PREL PGOV ECON KS KN |
06SEOUL1470 | UNIFICATION MINISTER ON SIX PARTY TALKS, S/E [...] (S) In a May 1 meeting with the Ambassador, Minister of Unification Lee Jong-seok said he believed, from his meetings with North Korean counterparts at the April 21-24 inter-Korean ministerial in Pyongyang, that the DPRK would return to the Six Party Talks if given a face-saving way to do so. [...] | 2006-05-02 07:20:00 | Embassy Seoul | SECRET | PREL PHUM MNUC EAID KN KS |
06SEOUL1478 | USFK COMMANDER'S INTRODUCTORY CALL ON PRESIDENT [...] (C) In his May 1 introductory call on President Roh Moo-hyun, USFK Commander Gen. B.B. Bell underscored the U.S. commitment to the bilateral alliance and stressed that, in his capacity as CFC Commander, he served the Presidents of both countries equally. Bell stated that the ROK's desire for [...] | 2006-05-03 00:43:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MARR JA KN KS |
06SEOUL1516 | DPRK REFUGEES IN BANGKOK: AVOIDING PUBLICITY [...] (C) As the case of the six North Korean refugees in Bangkok appears to be moving toward a successful conclusion, with very forthcoming cooperation from all concerned, including the RTG, ROKG, and UNHCR, Embassy Seoul wants to underscore the need to handle their arrival and resettlement in the [...] | 2006-05-04 07:50:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM KS KN |
06SEOUL1519 | YUST PRESIDENT DISCUSSES PYONGYANG UNIVERSITY OF [...] (C) On April 28, Dr. James Chin-kyung Kim, president of the Yanbian University of Science and Technology, updated us his efforts to launch the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, noting that he and two other prominent Amcits and a ROK lawmaker would be traveling to Pyongyang in Jun [...] | 2006-05-04 09:22:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL1529 | DPRK ECONOMY: INTER-KOREAN WORKING-LEVEL ECONOMIC [...] (C) The most recent round of regular working-level (Director General-level) Inter-Korean Economic Talks ended with not so much as a whimper. The meeting, held in Kaesong on May 3-4, was to have focused on discussions on the inter-Korean railroad and related projects. No progress was made. S [...] | 2006-05-08 08:21:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ECON EINV PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL155 | ROK STUDYING USG NORTH KOREAN REFUGEE STRATEGY [...] (C) On January 12, poloffs delivered reftel demarche, which requested support for approaches to Thailand, Mongolia, and Russia on processing North Korean refugees, to Kim Ki-woong, Director of the Inter-Korean Policy Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Deputy Director C [...] | 2006-01-12 08:27:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL1629 | Round-Up of North-South Exchanges: April 2006 [...] North-South exchanges during April included cooperative efforts to preserve historic relics in the North, as well as practical exchanges in the agricultural, cultural and athletic fields. South Korea's humanitarian assistance to the North during April appeared to be smaller than in previous m [...] | 2006-05-15 22:36:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ENRG SOCI ETRD KS KN |
06SEOUL1631 | INTER-KOREA RAIL LINKS: WILL KIM DAE-JUNG MAKE IT [...] (SBU) South Korea and North Korea have agreed to conduct test runs of two cross-border railways on May 25, some 55 years after those rail lines were cut off at the onset of the Korean War. The agreement was reached at a special three-day working-level meeting dedicated to road and railway issu [...] | 2006-05-15 23:54:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ELTN EINV PREL RS CH KN KS |
06SEOUL1643 | AMERICAN ACADEMIC SKEPTICAL ABOUT KIM DAE-JUNG'S [...] (SBU) In a May 12 meeting with poloff, Dr. Brian Myers, Professor of Korean Studies at Inje University, expressed skepticism that a June visit to North Korea by former President Kim Dae-jung would result in any substantial changes in the North's behavior or its return to the Six Party Talks. [...] | 2006-05-17 00:06:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MNUC EAID KN KS |
06SEOUL1692 | NO PROGRESS AT INTER-KOREAN MILITARY TALKS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Three days of the inter-Korean general officer-level military talks ended on May 19 without any agreement on key agenda items. The ROK side had hoped to map out measures to avoid clashes in the West Sea and receive assurances regarding safe cross-border passage of roads and rail [...] | 2006-05-19 08:38:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KN KS |
06SEOUL1737 | DPRK FOOD SITUATION: BAD, AND POSSIBLY CRITICAL [...] (C) We have recently seen a number of predictions that North Korea is, or will soon be, suffering a situation similar to the famine of the middle and late 1990's. Disruptions in distribution of rations and reports of localized food shortages are cited as the main proof of an impending crisis. [...] | 2006-05-23 09:40:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID EAGR PGOV PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL1774 | FOURTH ROUND OF USG-ROKG CONSULTATIONS ON NORTH [...] (C) Summary: DG Nam Gwan-pyo opened the 4th round of USG-ROKG consultations on North Korean asylum seekers on May 25 by commending the U.S. government on its endeavors to make the resettlement of North Korean asylum seekers in the U.S. possible, and saying that this consultation provides an o [...] | 2006-05-25 11:27:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PHUM KS KN |
06SEOUL1789 | ROK GENERALLY UPBEAT ON STRONGER TIES WITH NATO, [...] (C) According to officials from South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT),the ROK was generally positive toward strengthened cooperation with NATO and eager to participate in global efforts to maintain peace and stability. The underlying concern for Seoul in assessing area [...] | 2006-05-26 08:10:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PINR PINS AS JA NZ KN KS |
06SEOUL1791 | GNP LEAD WIDENS AFTER ATTACK ON PARK GEUN-HYE [...] (SBU) Polls indicate that the May 20 attack on the main opposition Grand National Party (GNP) leader and presidential hopeful Park Geun-hye has influenced voters in swing provinces to vote GNP, which is forecasted to win at least 11 out of the 16 major mayoral and gubernatorial contests. Symp [...] | 2006-05-26 09:42:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL1836 | EAP PDAS STEPHENS' JUNE 1 MEETING WITH ASSISTANT [...] (C) In a June 1 meeting with EAP PDAS Kathleen Stephens, Assistant Minister of Unification Park Chan-bong stated that the DPRK's latest display of uncooperative behavior in inter-Korean dialogue led Seoul to question whether the DPRK leadership was experiencing some new internal strife in its [...] | 2006-06-02 08:42:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC MARR ECON KN KS |
06SEOUL1879 | NORTH-SOUTH COOPERATION: DPRK AND ROK REACH [...] (SBU) North Korean and South Korean delegations meeting on Jeju Island reached an agreement late on June 6 that should allow the two sides to go forward with test runs of the two reconstructed cross-border railways located on the east and west coasts of the Korean Peninsula. Under the deal, S [...] | 2006-06-07 08:32:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD EINV SOCI KN KS |
06SEOUL1942 | ROK CAUTIOUS ON REFUGEE PROCESSING IN RUSSIA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-12 07:12:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL KS KN RS |
06SEOUL1947 | DPRK ECONOMY: PDAS STEPHENS' VISIT TO KAESONG [...] (SBU) EAP PDAS Stephens visited the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) project site on June 2, finding conditions consistent with previous Embassy reporting (reftels). Some new findings included additional detail on wage and employment conditions in the complex, as well as the existence of a sm [...] | 2006-06-12 08:24:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD EINV SOCI KN KS |
06SEOUL1952 | DPRK ECONOMY: PDAS STEPHENS' VISIT TO KAESONG [...] (SBU) EAP PDAS Stephens visited the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) project site on June 2, finding conditions consistent with previous Embassy reporting (reftels). Some new findings included additional detail on wage and employment conditions in the complex, as well as the existence of a sm [...] | 2006-06-13 00:34:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD EINV SOCI KN KS |
06SEOUL1968 | AMBASSADORS TOUR KAESONG INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX [...] (C) Although Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) tourism has not yet become as routine as the USO's twice-weekly trip to the DMZ, the visits themselves are developing along a familiar pattern. On June 12, the Ambassador joined a large delegation of ambassadors and other high-level officials who [...] | 2006-06-14 00:25:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL1972 | EAP PDAS STEPHENS' JUNE 11 MEETING WITH MOFAT [...] (C) In a June 11 meeting, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) Director General for North American Affairs Cho Tae-yong informed EAP PDAS Kathleen Stephens that the ROKG preferred having Secretary Rice visit the ROK before the July 26-28 ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) meeting so that the [...] | 2006-06-14 05:00:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MNUC KN KS |
06SEOUL2010 | DPRK ECONOMY: EXPERT SAYS THAT BDA FREEZE POSES [...] (C) The General Manager of North Korea's Daedong Credit Bank, a British national, complained to the Embassy that actions taken by financial authorities in Mongolia and elsewhere in the aftermath of U.S. defensive measures against Banco Delta Asia are complicating the conduct of legitimate fina [...] | 2006-06-16 08:02:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL2059 | INVITATION TO SEPTEMBER 27-29 DPRK WATCHERS' [...] (U) Embassy Seoul is pleased to sponsor its 2006 DPRK Watchers, Conference September 27-29 and invites participation from your Posts. As in the past, our aim is to bring together political and economic reporting officers from Posts who cover DPRK issues, as well as Washington-based Desk offi [...] | 2006-06-21 05:25:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF ETRD KN |
06SEOUL2140 | AMBASSADOR, INDIANA GOVERNOR GREET NEW PM [...] (SBU) On June 26, the Ambassador paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook, during which PM Han stressed the importance of the U.S.-ROK alliance and bringing the DPRK back to the Six Party Talks. The Prime Minister also expressed a personal interest in the Kaesong Industrial Com [...] | 2006-06-27 08:55:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL2182 | "STRENGTHENING SELF-RELIANCE, BUT NOT AT THE COST [...] (SBU) Summary: In a recent speech to ROK generals, President Roh Moo-Hyun identified security as the most important element in inter-Korean relations, above peace and unification. While reaffirming his commitment to realizing a &self-reliant8 defense, Roh emphasized the importance of the U.S. [...] | 2006-06-30 08:33:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON EAID KN KS |
06SEOUL2211 | ROK REACTIONS TO DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] (SBU) Following an emergency NSC meeting early in the morning on July 5, ROK Senior Presidential Secretary for Security Policy Suh Choo-suk announced that the DPRK, between 0332 and 0500 Wednesday, had launched six missiles, including the Taepo Dong II as well as Scud and Nodong class missiles [...] | 2006-07-05 10:12:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MNUC KNNP KN KS |
06SEOUL2213 | ROKG LIKELY TO SUSPEND DPRK HUMANITARIAN AID [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a July 5 meeting with the Ambassador and A/DCM, Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon shared his "grave concern" over the DPRK missile launches and said that the ROKG had "more or less agreed" to suspend humanitarian aid to the North. FM Ban said that it would be important to respond [...] | 2006-07-05 12:29:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL2227 | ROKG OFFICIALS DISCUSS DPRK MISSILES, KIC, [...] (C) In a series of meetings on June 28, SFRC Professional Staff Member Frank Jannuzi told officials from the Ministry of Unification (MOU),Ministry of National Defense (MND),and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) that the ROK should seek to dissuade a DPRK missile launch. Seo [...] | 2006-07-06 06:01:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC ETRD KS KN |
06SEOUL2238 | ROK REACTIONS TO DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES-DAY TWO [...] (C) xxxxx that despite its decision to suspend humanitarian aid to the DPRK, it would ship another 24,700 metric tons of fertilizer 6-7 July. This final shipment will complete the delivery to the North of the pledge of 350,000 metric tons South Korea made earlier this year. MOU officials have expla [...] | 2006-07-06 09:41:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL MNUC KNNP KN KS |
06SEOUL2243 | REUNION REFOCUSES ROK PUBLIC ON ABDUCTEES [...] (SBU) The emotional June 28-30 reunion between Kim Young-nam, a ROK abduction victim, and his South Korean mother has increased domestic interest in the DPRK's post-Korean War abductions of ROK nationals. Kim is one of a total of 485 South Korean abduction victims believed to be remaining in [...] | 2006-07-07 02:45:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL2254 | A/MOU EXPLAINS ROK ENGAGEMENT WITH DPRK [...] (C) The A/DCM called on Assistant Minister of Unification Park Chan-bong on July 6 to verify that the ROKG planned to proceed with a final portion of an earlier pledge of fertilizer assistance to the DPRK and intended to hold an inter-Korean ministerial next week as scheduled despite the Nort [...] | 2006-07-07 09:22:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KS KN |
06SEOUL2255 | ROKG TO RESTRIC INTER-KOREAN MINISTERIALS NEX WEEK [...] (C) Summary and Comment: In separate meetings with the Ambassador on July 6, Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon and Unification Minister Lee Jong-seok said that after a bitter internal fight over whether or not to cancel next week's inter-Korean ministerial, President Roh had tried to square the c [...] | 2006-07-07 14:13:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL2296 | UNSCR ON DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES: ROK RESPONSE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador met on July 11 with Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon to urge Seoul to reconsider its opposition to the Japanese draft UNSCR on DPRK missile launches. This was in follow-up to a series of exchanges on July 10 with National Security Advisor Song Min-soon. Ban, like So [...] | 2006-07-11 11:08:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MARR UNSC KN KS |
06SEOUL2320 | ROK MOFAT AND NSC ON UNSC RESOLUTION: CHAPTER 7 [...] (C) In a follow-up to the Ambassador's meeting with FM Ban Ki-Moon and series of telcons with NSA Song Min-soon (Ref A),A/DCM called on MOFAT Director General for North America Cho Tae-yong and NSC Director General Lim Sung-nam to urge the South Koreans to support the Japanese draft of the U [...] | 2006-07-12 12:20:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UNSC KS KN |
06SEOUL2362 | UNIFICATION MINISTRY ON JULY 11-13 INTER-KOREAN [...] (C) On July 14, Assistant Unification Minister Lee Kwan-sei provided a readout of the July 11-13 inter-Korean ministerial to the A/DCM and emphasized that South Korean government used the meetings to urge the DPRK to return to the Six Party Talks and convey strong ROK regret about the DPRK mi [...] | 2006-07-14 10:16:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC EAID KS KN |
06SEOUL2399 | FOREIGN MINISTER BAN'S UNSYG CAMPAIGN WEATHERING [...] (C) Five months into his official campaign for UN Secretary General, FM Ban continues to seek international SIPDIS support for his candidacy and to demonstrate his commitment to human rights and UN management reform. He reports no major opposition at this point, but is worried that without a sign o [...] | 2006-07-18 10:41:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UN KS KN |
06SEOUL2457 | ROKG AID SUSPENSION TRIGGERS ANGRY DPRK BACKLASH [...] (S) SUMMARY: In a July 21 meeting with the A/DCM, Secretary to the President for National Security Strategy SIPDIS Park Sun-won said that the DPRK has responded strongly to the ROKG's suspension of humanitarian aid following the DPRK's July 5 missile launches. To date, the DPRK has indica [...] | 2006-07-21 09:26:00 | Embassy Seoul | SECRET | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL2458 | DPRK MISSILES PROVOKE PUBLIC ANGER AT ROKG AND [...] (U) SUMMARY: The July 5 DPRK missile tests appear to be causing public ire, but not necessarily at the DPRK. According to polling agencies and our own informal "man-on-the-street" survey, many South Korean citizens are angry at their government's relatively slow response to the launches. More [...] | 2006-07-21 09:32:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL2460 | UNIFICATION MINISTRY DISCUSSES DPRK RESTRICTIONS [...] (C) Unification Ministry officials on July 21 told the A/DCM that the North seemed to be showing its anger with the ROKG decision to halt food and fertilizer assistance by cutting inter-Korean governmental contact at the Kaesong Industrial Complex and suspending family reunion projects. The R [...] | 2006-07-21 10:02:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL2461 | AMBASSADOR'S JULY 21 MEETING WITH PRESIDENT ROH'S [...] (C) Summary: On July 21, the Ambassador and Lee Byung-wan, President Roh's Chief of Staff, held a cordial and wide-ranging discussion on USG efforts to help victims of recent flooding, the need for a diplomatic solution to the DPRK missile crisis, presentation of a united front in the face of [...] | 2006-07-21 10:25:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD MNUC KS KN |
06SEOUL2535 | ROK MINISTER OF UNIFICATION'S "U.S. FAILED" [...] (C) South Korean Minister of Unification Lee Jong-seok's July 23 televised remark that the United States "failed the most" in not preventing North Korea from launching missiles on July 5 sparked a strong negative reaction from both sides of the aisle in the National Assembly and among editoria [...] | 2006-07-27 06:21:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL2586 | DPRK CANCELS ARIRANG FESTIVAL [...] (C) One of Northeast Asia's largest synchronized gymnastics and flashcard extravaganzas has been postponed until next spring. While the DPRK's stated reason for the postponement of the "Arirang Festival" was flooding following unusually heavy monsoon rains, some suspect the true motivation w [...] | 2006-08-01 07:10:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL2684 | ROKG TO PROVIDE FLOOD-RELATED AID TO NORTH KOREA [...] (C) The ROKG is expected to announce emergency aid to the DPRK, probably through private NGOs, in the next few days, in the wake of reports of hundreds of deaths and extensive agricultural and infrastructure damage from the mid-July floods in the North. A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade [...] | 2006-08-09 09:38:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON KN KS PGOV |
06SEOUL2706 | CODEL HYDE MEETS PRESIDENT ROH: DIFFERING [...] (C) House International Relations Committee Chairman Henry Hyde and delegation discussed what President Roh Moo-hyun called differing ROK and U.S. approaches to the DPRK, as well as general alliance issues at a one-hour Blue House meeting on August 10. President Roh emphasized that the DPRK's [...] | 2006-08-10 23:15:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL272 | MOFAT OFFICIALS UPBEAT ON CURRENT ROK-PRC RELATIONS [...] (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) officials told poloffs January 20 that the generally positive state of ROK-PRC bilateral relations was attributable mainly to the expanding volume of bilateral trade and growing educational exchanges, but also partially to the recent deteriora [...] | 2006-01-23 08:28:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD ECON MNUC CH KN KS |
06SEOUL2729 | ROKG ANNOUNCES FLOOD ASSISTANCE TO NORTH KOREA [...] (C) On August 11, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade North American Affairs Division I Director Hahn Choong-hee provided the Embassy with the Ministry of Unification (MOU) press release announcing that the ROKG has decided to provide USD 10 million (10 billion SKW) of matching flood relief [...] | 2006-08-11 09:29:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON KS KN |
06SEOUL2828 | ROKG TO SEND RICE TO NORTH KOREA AS FLOOD RELIEF [...] (C) On August 19, Assistant Minister of Unification Lee Kwan-sei told A/DCM that the ROKG planned to announce the following day that it had decided to provide North Korea with 100,000 metric tons of rice as well as some reconstruction equipment as part of a flood relief package. This follows [...] | 2006-08-19 09:16:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL2850 | ROKG CAUTIOUS ON USG VIEW OF UNSCR 1695 [...] (C) On August 21, political and economic officers delivered reftel points on USG thinking concerning UNSCR 1695 implementation to officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). The officials gave initial responses claiming that ROKG policy was already largely in line with th [...] | 2006-08-21 09:16:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | MNUC PARM PREL PTER KNNP KPAO WMD CT KS KN |
06SEOUL2852 | AID SUSPENSION MAY FULFILL UNSCR 1695, SAYS NSC [...] (C) In an August 21 courtesy call by the CDA, Senior Secretary to the President for National Security Suh Choo-suk SIPDIS said that the ROKG's suspension of rice and fertilizer shipments would likely fulfill the ROKG's obligation under UNSCR 1695. Suh also explained the ROKG's one-time shi [...] | 2006-08-21 22:40:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL2855 | DPRK TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FLOOD AID [...] In addition to the previously announced 100,000 metric tons of rice in response to extensive flooding in the North (reftel),the South Korean government will also send material for reconstruction and repair. Official estimates of death and damage were also released following discussions betwee [...] | 2006-08-22 03:55:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID PREL PINR KS KN |
06SEOUL2886 | DEPUTY MINISTER FOR POLICY PLANNING ON UNIFIL, [...] (C) SUMMARY: During the Charge's August 22 courtesy call on Park In-kook, MOFAT Deputy Minister for Policy Planning and Public Affairs, DM Park commented on three pending UN issues. He said minimal ROK participation to date in UN peacekeeping was an argument spurring positive ROKG considera [...] | 2006-08-23 09:42:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | KN KS MARR MNUC PARM PREL UNGA LE |
06SEOUL2912 | A REAL YODUK STORY [...] (SBU) Twenty-six-year-old Kim Eun-cheol has a five-hundred-dollar cellphone, a gold bracelet on his left wrist, and angry scars on both knees from being tortured in the DPRK. Kim was an inmate in North Korea's infamous Yoduk prison from 2000 until 2003 and is one of fewer than fifteen people [...] | 2006-08-25 08:11:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL3028 | NORTH KOREAN ECONOMIST ON "ABNORMAL" DPRK ECONOMY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Cho Myungchul, Head of the International Cooperation Team for Korean Unification at the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy in Seoul, who defected from the DPRK in 1994 and is a prominent commentator on the DPRK, said that the DPRK economic situation is very dang [...] | 2006-09-01 08:14:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL KN |
06SEOUL3077 | ROK HAS NO OBJECTION TO REFUGEE PROCESSING IN [...] (C) On September 6, poloff informed the ROKG that the USG will be discussing its interest in processing North Korean asylum seekers for U.S. resettlement on a case-by-case basis with the Government of Vietnam (GVN),to Yu Joon-ha, new Director of MOFAT's Inter-Korean Policy Division. Poloff s [...] | 2006-09-07 08:11:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL KS KN RS |
06SEOUL3103 | AMBASSADOR VERSHBOW DISCUSSES OPCON WITH GNP FLOOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: Opposition GNP Floor Leader Kim Hyoung-o told the Ambassador several times in a meeting on September 6 that the Grand National Party (GNP) strongly urged the U.S. not to discuss a timetable for the handover of wartime operational control (OPCON) at the September 14 summit or the [...] | 2006-09-08 09:39:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL ABLD KS KN |
06SEOUL3104 | AMBASSADOR'S SEP 6 MEETING WITH DEFENSE MINISTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a September 6 discussion with the Ambassador, Minister of National Defense Yoon Kwang-ung cited widespread controversy within Korean society over the transfer of OPCON issue and strongly urged the USG to agree to 2012 as the X year, rather than pressing for 2009. He pred [...] | 2006-09-08 14:32:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MNUC KS KN |
06SEOUL3105 | AMBASSADOR'S SEP 6 MEETING WITH DEFENSE MINISTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a September 6 discussion with the Ambassador, Minister of National Defense Yoon Kwang-ung cited widespread controversy within Korean society over the transfer of OPCON issue and strongly urged the USG to agree to 2012 as the X year, rather than pressing for 2009. He pred [...] | 2006-09-08 14:32:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MNUC KS KN |
06SEOUL3128 | DG KANG ON ROK REACTION TO UNSCR 1695 NON-PAPER [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a September 11 meeting requested by the DG for International Affairs Kang Kyung-hwa, she conveyed the ROK's position on the reftel demarche paper on UNSCR 1695. DG Kang said that the ROK thought that UNSCR 1695 was an important resolution that they would faithfully implemen [...] | 2006-09-11 09:57:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON JA KN KS OVIP PREL |
06SEOUL3158 | ICG ON NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES: CAT AND MOUSE [...] (U) International Crisis Group's (ICG) Northeast Asia Project Director Peter Beck said that North Korean refugees, predominantly in China but increasingly going to Southeast Asia, need from USD 1,000 to 10,000 to get out of North Korea and live a very precarious "cat and mouse" existence after [...] | 2006-09-13 09:25:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | KN KS PREF |
06SEOUL3222 | OPCON TRANSFER ISSUE DOMINANT DURING OSD NORTHEAST [...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 11-12, DOD/OSD Northeast Asia Director John Hill visited South Korean government officials in Seoul to discuss U.S.-ROK Alliance issues. In his meetings at the Ministries of Defense (MND),Unification (MOU) and Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT),OSD Hill stressed th [...] | 2006-09-18 23:46:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MARR MCAP KN KS |
06SEOUL3249 | AMBASSADOR VERSHBOW DISCUSSES OPCON WITH GNP [...] (C) SUMMARY: GNP National Assembly Vice Speaker Lee Sang-deuk told the Ambassador on September 19 that the Grand National Party (GNP) was opposed to OPCON transfer. Lee emphasized that the purpose of his planned September 20-23 visit to the United States was to ask that OPCON talks be suspen [...] | 2006-09-20 09:03:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL ABLD KS KN |
06SEOUL3369 | AMBASSADOR VERSHBOW DISCUSSES OPCON WITH GNP [...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 26 over lunch, Ambassador Vershbow discussed OPCON transfer with three National Assembly members from the main opposition Grand National Party (GNP). The members gave the Ambassador feedback from their September 19-25 trip to the United States and explained in detai [...] | 2006-09-29 09:27:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL ABLD KS KN |
06SEOUL3378 | ROK PRIME MINISTER AND LIBYAN LEADER DISCUSS DPRK [...] (C) On September 26, Ma Young-sam, MOFAT's Director-General of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, requested a meeting with POL M/C to provide a read-out of Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook's September 19-21 trip to Libya. In addition to a discussion on bilateral economic matters, L [...] | 2006-10-02 05:11:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MNUC ETRD KS KN LY |
06SEOUL3390 | SCENESETTER FOR HAGEL CODEL TO KOREA [...] (SBU) Despite a successful summit last month with President Bush, President Roh continues to face criticism in the press and even within his own party. Roh still has 15 months in office, but it is widely believed he is already a "lame duck". Nonetheless, he must still address a number of ke [...] | 2006-10-02 08:07:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ETRD KN KS MARR PGOV PREL |
06SEOUL3421 | MND READOUT ON OCT 2 N-S KOREAN MIL-TO-MIL TALKS [...] (C) SUMMARY: MND North Korea Policy Team Director Moon Seong-mook provided Embassy with a readout on the October 2nd North-South Mil-to-Mil talks. (NOTE: He has also submitted a detailed report of this to UNCMAC). During the two hours of talks, Moon said the DPRK complained about balloons c [...] | 2006-10-04 11:46:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MARR KN KS |
06SEOUL3426 | KOREAN RESPONSE TO NUCLEAR TEST: AMBASSADOR'S [...] (S) SUMMARY: The South Korean government's response to North Korea's October 9, 2006 announcement that it had conducted a successful nuclear test included a pledge by FM Ban for swift, sure and strong action, beginning with suspension of a scheduled shipment of emergency relief aid to the Nort [...] | 2006-10-09 13:17:00 | Embassy Seoul | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC KNNP CH KN KS JA |
06SEOUL3433 | INR A/S FORT'S MEETING WITH MOU VICE MINISTER SHIN [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a September 27 meeting, Ministry of Unification (MOU) Vice Minister Shin Eon-sang told visiting INR Assistant Secretary (A/S) Randall Fort that the international community needed to create an environment where North Korea's weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) would be useless. [...] | 2006-10-10 07:44:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI KN KS |
06SEOUL3437 | INR A/S FORT,S MEETING WITH MOFAT DEPUTY MINISTER [...] (C) Over dinner on September 26, Amb. Park In-kook, Deputy Minister of Policy Planning and International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT),agreed with visiting INR Assistant Secretary (A/S) Randall Fort that Japan remained preoccupied with the DPRK abduction is [...] | 2006-10-10 08:00:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KN KS |
06SEOUL3440 | INR A/S FORT'S MEETING WITH NIS FIRST DEPUTY [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a September 27 meeting with visiting INR Assistant Secretary Randall Fort, National Intelligence Service (NIS) First Deputy Director Kim Man-bok said NIS has no evidence that Kim Jong-il would visit China in the near future. DD Kim said he believed there was consensus among th [...] | 2006-10-10 08:31:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL3442 | FINANCIAL MARKETS REBOUND DAY AFTER DPRK,S [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-10 10:00:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL3447 | INR A/S FORT'S MEETING WITH MOFAT DM OF FOREIGN [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a September 27 meeting with visiting INR Assistant Secretary Randall Fort, Yun Byung-se, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT),assessed that the U.S.-ROK alliance was healthy, citing the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations as a sign of its gr [...] | 2006-10-11 02:09:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL3465 | ROH-ABE SUMMIT DOMINATED BY HISTORY AND NORTH KOREA [...] (C) MOFAT Asia Bureau DG Lee Hyuk told POL M/C on October 11 that Japanese Prime Minister Abe's summit with President Roh in Seoul on October 9 provided momentum for an improvement in the strained bilateral relationship. The summit meeting, conducted in a frank and sincere manner, was domina [...] | 2006-10-11 09:38:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UNSC KS KN JN |
06SEOUL3492 | REACTION TO DPRK TEST: ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVES [...] (SBU) Local academic observers in South Korea provided the Embassy on October 10 and 11 with their takes on the DPRK nuclear test. Professor of Korean Studies and DPRK cultural analyst Brian Myers argued that the DPRK conducted the test primarily for internal reasons to recover from failed mi [...] | 2006-10-12 08:45:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MNUC PREL PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL3558 | PSI: ROKG NEEDS MORE TIME [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see para 10. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) In response to reftel request, the Ambassador on October 15 raised PSI with National Security Advisor Song Min-soon. Separately, DCM also conveyed reftel points on October 16 to Park In-kook, Deputy Foreign Min [...] | 2006-10-17 08:25:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | MNUC PARM PREL PHSA KNNP EWWT KS KN |
06SEOUL3559 | DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSSES UNSCR 1718 [...] (C) On October 16, the DCM presented reftel points on UNSCR 1718 to Park In-kook, Deputy Foreign Minister for Policy Planning and Public Affairs, urging that South Korea, along with other countries, come up with concrete steps to implement the resolution. Park said the ROKG welcomed UNSCR 17 [...] | 2006-10-17 08:58:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KS KN |
06SEOUL3592 | A/S HILL'S SEOUL MEETINGS: ROKG NOT PLANNING [...] (C) Assistant Secretary Hill's October 17-18 meetings in Seoul revealed that, while Seoul said it was prepared to implement UNSCR 1718, the ROKG had decided that the resolution did not specifically target North-South engagement projects, such as the Kaesong Industrial Complex and Mount Kumgang [...] | 2006-10-20 03:15:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL3600 | ROK REGISTERS NO OBJECTION TO POTENTIAL REFUGEE [...] (C) On October 18, poloff conveyed reftel points on USG interest in processing North Korean asylum seekers on a case-by-case basis in Cambodia to Park Ji-hyun, Deputy Director of MOFAT's Inter-Korean Policy Division. Poloff said the USG sought confirmation that the ROKG would assist with bac [...] | 2006-10-20 06:58:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PGOV KS KN CB |
06SEOUL3655 | FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER HAN SUNG-JOO'S OCTOBER [...] (C) On October 24, POL M/C met with Han Sung-joo, Korea University Professor and former ROK Ambassador to the United States (2003-2004) and Foreign Minister (1993-1994),to discuss his October 17-21 visit to North Korea as part of a 21-person ROK delegation to attend an exhibition honoring fo [...] | 2006-10-25 04:49:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MNUC KS KN |
06SEOUL368 | JANUARY 30 P5+2 POINTS CONVEYED [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-01 08:12:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KS KN KNNP IR EU AORC |
06SEOUL3684 | GNP PARLIAMENTARY VICE SPEAKER LEE SANG-DEUK ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a lunch meeting on October 25 with the Ambassador, GNP National Assembly Vice Speaker Lee expressed concern over the Roh administration's handling of the U.S.-ROK alliance, OPCON transfer, North Korea and expressed general dissatisfatction with Roh. Lee's clear message was th [...] | 2006-10-27 02:30:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL ABLD KS KN |
06SEOUL3720 | SEOUL DEBATES PSI [...] (C) SUMMARY: The ROK government and National Assembly are engaged in a sharply divided debate over whether to increase support for the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI),and if so with what caveats. Post expects a decision soon, but nearly all sides appear to agree that regardless of [...] | 2006-10-30 09:44:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MNUC KNNP KS KN |
06SEOUL3767 | ROK OFFERS TO EXPAND PSI PARTICIPATION, WITHOUT [...] (S) On November 1, Park Sun-won, Secretary to the President for National Security Strategy, outlined for the DCM a new ROK proposal for its participation in PSI. He said the South Korean Government would soon announce three responses to the October 9 North Korean nuclear weapons test: 1) Me [...] | 2006-11-01 11:08:00 | Embassy Seoul | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC KS KN |
06SEOUL3768 | ROK ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF APPOINTED AS MINISTER OF [...] (C) On November 1, 2006 the Blue House announced the nomination of ROK Army (ROKA) Chief of Staff General Kim Jang-soo as South Korea's next Minister of National Defense. General Kim is a widely respected infantry soldier who rose smartly through the ranks and was the first in his academy cl [...] | 2006-11-01 11:13:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KS KN |
06SEOUL3860 | ROKG AWARE OF UNSCR 1718 OBLIGATIONS [...] (S) On November 6, Poloff delivered reftel points urging capitals against conducting business with the (North) Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) to Youn Jong-kwon, Deputy Director for MOFAT's Disarmament and Non-proliferation Division. Contacted again on November 8, Youn r [...] | 2006-11-08 23:15:00 | Embassy Seoul | SECRET | PARM PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL3861 | FORMER GYEONGGI GOVERNOR SOHN HAK-KYU ON NORTH [...] (C) Over lunch with the Ambassador on November 3, GNP Presidential hopeful and former Gyeonggi Province Governor Sohn Hak-kyu asked many probing questions about where U.S.-ROK relations were headed and offered his views on North Korea and his assessment of the ROK political scene, including h [...] | 2006-11-09 01:30:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL ABLD KS KN |
06SEOUL3880 | PROPOSED 2006 APEC LEADERS' DECLARATION ON NORTH [...] (C) Lee Yong-joon, Director General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs at the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) met with POLMC on November 9, 2006 to provide the Republic of Korea's response to the proposed 2006 APEC Leaders' Statement on North Korea. DG Lee said the R [...] | 2006-11-09 08:26:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | MNUC KNNP PREL KN APECO |
06SEOUL3881 | URI PARTY REP. CHUN JUNG-BAE ON NORTH KOREA AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a November 6 meeting with the Ambassador, Uri Representative Chun Jung-bae made his case why the Uri Party has a chance to maintain the Blue House in next year's presidential election and why he might be the person to lead the Uri Party charge. Chun, the former Justice Ministe [...] | 2006-11-09 09:20:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL ABLD KS KN |
06SEOUL3882 | ROK TO ANNOUNCE POSITION ON PSI NOVEMBER 13, 2006 [...] (S) On Saturday, November 11, Deputy Foreign Minister for Policy Planning and International Organizations, Park In-kook, met with the Charge and POL-MIL Chief to preview the following ROK announcement -- planned for release at 15:00 (Seoul Time) on November 13 -- on South Korea's participation [...] | 2006-11-11 04:40:00 | Embassy Seoul | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC KNNP CH KN KS JA |
06SEOUL3885 | PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE KOH GUN ON NORTH KOREA, [...] (C) Summary: Over lunch with the DCM and PolMinCouns on November 9, former Prime Minister Goh Kun, among the leading candidates in the 2007 presidential election, emphasized that his experience as acting President in 2004 made him realize that national security was the most important consider [...] | 2006-11-13 00:36:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL3891 | ASSISTING NORTH KOREANS IN NORTHEAST CHINA: ONE GROUP'S STORY [...] (C) Crossing Borders (protect) is a Christian organization that provides assistance to North Korean migrants and refugees in Yanji, China. American citizen Mike Kim (KIM Sun-jung),approached the Embassy on November 1 to discuss his organization's operations in Chin [...] | 2006-11-13 06:42:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF KTIP KN KS CH PHUM |
06SEOUL3899 | ROKG IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1718: TEXT OF REPORT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Unification jointly announced at 1500 on November 13 the ROKG "Report of the Republic of Korea on the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 (2006)." The twelve-page report (see text below) comprises a [...] | 2006-11-13 09:48:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KS KN |
06SEOUL3915 | TREASURY DEPUTY SECRETARY KIMMITT-ROKG TALKS ON [...] (C) Summary: On November 8, Treasury Deputy Secretary Robert Kimmitt met Foreign Minister-Designate Song Min-soon and other ROKG officials to review the DPRK's Banco Delta Asia (BDA) case -- and alert them to similar law enforcement problems created by Iranian financial entities. (These talk [...] | 2006-11-14 04:56:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EFIN KNNP PARM PINS CH KS KN IR |
06SEOUL3922 | SCENESETTER FOR U.S.- ROK MINISTERIAL AT APEC [...] (C) Madam Secretary: Your November 18 meeting with South Korean National Security Advisor and Foreign Minister-designate Song Min-soon comes as the Republic of Korea (ROK) has entered a period of significant transition. In the foreign policy arena, change began with the October 9 DPRK nuclear [...] | 2006-11-14 05:42:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MNUC KNNP KN KS |
06SEOUL394 | TRAVELING GNP LAWMAKERS SEEK TO REAFFIRM US TIES [...] (SBU) Rep. Kim Deog-ryong, one of the opposition Grand National Party's (GNP) most senior lawmakers, told the Ambassador on February 1 that he and five other GNP Assembly Members intended to travel to Washington February 7 to 10 to emphasize the strength of the bilateral U.S.-ROK relationship [...] | 2006-02-03 08:47:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PNUC KS KN |
06SEOUL3970 | U/S JOSEPH NONPROLIFERATION TALKS WITH AMBASSADOR [...] (S) Under Secretary Joseph and his delegation met with Deputy Foreign Minister for Policy Planning and International Organizations, Park In-kook, on November 7 to discuss implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1718, the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI),an [...] | 2006-11-17 02:33:00 | Embassy Seoul | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC MARR JA KS KN CH IR |
06SEOUL3975 | DEPARTING UNIFICATION MINISTER URGES FLEXIBILITY [...] (C) In a meeting with the Ambassador on November 16, Unification Minister Lee Jong-seok reconfirmed that the ROKG would support the UN resolution on DPRK human rights. Noting his awareness of USG disappointment with the ROKG's November 13 announcement on PSI, Lee told the Ambassador that Seou [...] | 2006-11-17 05:06:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PARM KS KN |
06SEOUL3997 | DPRK SANCTIONS: CASH FLOW FROM ROKG PROJECTS FALLS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-20 02:41:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ECON PREL EINV KS KN |
06SEOUL4014 | LEE MYUNG-BAK: THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF KOREA? [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a November 20 meeting with the DCM, former Seoul Mayor and leading presidential hopeful Lee Myung-bak said that the December, 2007 ROK presidential elections will be about the economy above all else. He said the Korean economy should be growing at a 7 percent rate instead of [...] | 2006-11-21 05:24:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL ABLD KS KN |
06SEOUL4039 | FORMER PRIME MINISTER KIM JONG-PIL'S LAST [...] (C) SUMMARY: Former Prime Minister Kim Jong-pil told the Ambassador on November 16 that U.S.-ROK relations were paramount and that the administration had to change in 2007. Kim said he would support the GNP candidate, whoever that may be, provided that he/she agreed to "sweep out the debris" o [...] | 2006-11-22 07:48:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL ABLD KS KN |
06SEOUL4040 | AMBASSADOR'S FARWELL CALL ON OUTGOING ROK DEFENSE [...] (C) SUMMARY: During the Ambassador's November 22 office call on outgoing ROK Defense Minister Yoon, Kwang-ung: -- The Ambassador thanked Yoon for his leadership, enhancement of South Korea's global role, and support for the alliance and its transformation. -- Yoon acknowledged the import [...] | 2006-11-22 08:06:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MNUC KNNP KN KS |
06SEOUL4073 | SEJONG INSTITUTE PRESIDENT BAEK JONG-CHUN EXPECTED [...] (U) SUMMARY: President Roh Moo-hyun this week is expected to name Baek Jong-chun, currently President of the government-supported Sejong Institute, as National Security Advisor to replace Song Min-soon, who is becoming Foreign Minister. Baek's appointment will mark the completion of Roh's na [...] | 2006-11-27 09:08:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR KS KN |
06SEOUL4075 | NGO TB PROJECT GAINING DPRK BUY-IN [...] (C) In a November 24 briefing for the Ambassador, Dr. Stephen Linton, Chairman of the EugeneBell Foundation, described a recent two-week mission in the DPRK to oversee EugeneBell medical assistance programs. He reported on improved access to facilities and increased North Korean receptivity [...] | 2006-11-28 00:58:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL4165 | TIGHTENING INSPECTIONS OF NORTH-SOUTH CARGO [...] (C) SUMMARY and Action Request: Since their inception in 2004, the East and West Transportation Corridors -- allowing goods and South Korean citizens to travel to/from North Korea by passing through the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) -- have been a monitoring challenge. The problem has become more [...] | 2006-12-05 08:38:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MNUC KNNP KN KS |
06SEOUL423 | DPRK ECONOMY: CHINESE EXPERTS FORESEE ECONOMIC [...] (SBU) A January 18-19 academic conference in Beijing explored the potential for North Korea to change its "military first" security policy in order to realize more meaningful economic reform, faster economic growth and an increase in international aid. The American organizers of the event wor [...] | 2006-02-07 06:35:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EAID PREL PGOV KN KS CH JA |
06SEOUL4233 | AMBASSADOR'S INITIAL CALL ON ROK DEFENSE MINISTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: During the Ambassador's December 11 office call on the new ROK Defense Minister, General Kim Jang-soo: -- The Ambassador congratulated him on his elevation to head the Ministry of National Defense and said he looked forward to continued close consultations on U.S.-ROK Alliance [...] | 2006-12-12 05:41:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MNUC KNNP KN KS |
06SEOUL4247 | GOVERNOR ROMNEY VISITS KOREA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney visited South Korea on December 6-7 and met with a wide range of government and non-governmental leaders, gave a speech to AMCHAM, visited the DMZ and received a briefing from USFK. The Governor's meetings focused on North Korea and the curren [...] | 2006-12-14 00:21:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR PREL ABLD KS KN |
06SEOUL425 | WHAT IS GOING ON WITH NORTH KOREAN ECONOMIC [...] (SBU) In the three years following North Korea's July 2002 economic reform program, most South Korean experts on the North Korean economy came to share certain assumptions about the state of transformation of economic policy in the North. Some of the key elements of that shared "conventional wi [...] | 2006-02-07 07:00:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID EAGR EFIN PREL KN KS |
06SEOUL4261 | ROK ACADEMICS OFFER MULTI-DIMENSIONAL APPROACH TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Several conservative ROK academics urged a multi-pronged approach toward North Korean human rights, arguing that the U.S. should take larger number of refugees, continue sanctions and increase radio broadcasts into North Korea, while providing humanitarian assistance and promotin [...] | 2006-12-14 09:12:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PREL KS KN CH |
06SEOUL4281 | NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES IN THE ROK: AN OVERVIEW [...] (SBU) The ROKG's resettlement programs for North Korean refugees have evolved over time as the number of refugees has grown and their demographics have changed. South Korean officials and experts see the ROK's efforts to help the nearly 10,000 refugees successfully resettle in the ROK as the [...] | 2006-12-15 09:05:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PGOV PREL KTIP KS KN |
06SEOUL4282 | NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES: FIRST STEPS INTO ROK SOCIETY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Upon arrival in the ROK, North Koreans undergo an interagency security screening process, during which the ROKG seeks to confirm refugees' bona fides and assess security risks. Thereafter, nearly all North Koreans move to the ROK's Hanawon resettlement facility, where they rece [...] | 2006-12-15 09:05:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PGOV PREL KTIP KS KN |
06SEOUL4283 | NK REFUGEES: OBSTACLES TO INTEGRATION IN THE SOUTH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: North Korean refugees face an enormous culture shock in adjusting to life in the ROK. Not accustomed to South Korean political and economic systems and unable to compete educationally, North Koreans face difficulties obtaining stable employment. Their resettlement is not helpe [...] | 2006-12-15 09:05:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PGOV PREL KTIP KS KN |
06SEOUL4284 | NK REFUGEES: THE QUEST FOR STABLE EMPLOYMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Finding stable employment is probably the greatest challenge for North Koreans resettling in the ROK. The ROKG assigns North Korean refugees to employment officers, provides incentives, recruits employers, and subsidizes half of North Koreans' salaries to their employers for two [...] | 2006-12-15 09:05:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PGOV PREL KTIP KS KN |
06SEOUL4294 | MOU DEPUTY MINSTER UNDERSCORES AID SUSPENSION [...] (C) In a follow-up to the Ambassador's discussion with Foreign Minister Song Min-soon on December 14 (ref A),POL M/C met with Deputy Unification Minister Lee Kwan-sei on December 15 and requested the ROKG to establish a stricter inspections regime for North-South cargo moving through the two [...] | 2006-12-18 06:08:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MNUC ECON KS KN |
06SEOUL4309 | INCOMING UNIFICATION MINISTER URGES FLEXIBILITY ON [...] (C) In a meeting with the Ambassador on December 18, Unification Minister Lee Jae-joung reaffirmed that the U.S.-ROK alliance was "essential" to peace on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia. The ROKG would work closely with the USG, fully implement UNSCR 1718, and cooperate with the inte [...] | 2006-12-19 02:31:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PARM KS KN |
06SEOUL4331 | NEW ROK NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR SEEKS CLOSE [...] (C) During a call on newly appointed National Security Advisor Baek Jong-chun, the Ambassador and NSA Baek agreed to cooperate closely in resolving alliance issues, such as OPCON transfer and base relocation, and to continue coordination with regard to the Six Party Talks. END SUMMARY. 2. [...] | 2006-12-20 03:36:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL4341 | DPRK GOLD CROSSING THE DMZ [...] (C) There have been seven scheduled shipments of gold bars across the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) since the end of August. Only three of the shipments occurred, the most recent on December 14. All three shipments passed through the western Transportation Corridor (TC West),which is primarily use [...] | 2006-12-20 08:22:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL4375 | NORTH-SOUTH AIR ROUTE REOPENS FOR NGO [...] (SBU) The air route between Pyongyang and Seoul opened December 18 for the first time since the October 9 nuclear test. Members of the Korean Sharing Movement, an NGO engaged in humanitarian work in the DPRK, visited Pyongyang to observe the opening of a new hospital wing. The air route is [...] | 2006-12-26 07:59:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL449 | KOREA'S FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH ASEAN [...] (U) On December 13, 2005, the Republic of Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) announced the conclusion of a Framework Agreement for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Although the parties had also concluded negotiations for the Trade-in-Goods (TIG) and Dispute S [...] | 2006-02-08 08:19:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON PREL KS KN XB |
06SEOUL471 | ROK EXPRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT USG REFUGEE STRATEGY [...] (C) In a February 8 meeting with POL M/C, MOFAT DG Kim Won-soo opined it would be premature to approach third countries about a U.S. proposal (ref A) on North Korean refugees until there was a clear case of a North Korean being potentially eligible for resettlement to the United States. ROKG [...] | 2006-02-10 01:07:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL498 | FORMER KIM IL SUNG UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR SAYS [...] (SBU) Dr. Cho Myungchul, a think tank researcher who defected to South Korea in 1994 after years of living among the DPRK elite, told poloff on February 8 that social discontent among the DPRK's working class was kept in check through propaganda and periodic acts of decency by the state, rath [...] | 2006-02-14 05:02:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SOCI MNUC PINR EAID ECON KN KS |
06SEOUL551 | USAID OFFICIAL DISCUSSES DPRK FOOD SITUATION WITH [...] (SBU) Visiting USAID official Jon Brause met with a range of ROKG officials and NGO and other agency leaders involved in assistance to the DPRK, February 12-16. Brause articulated the USG position on the upcoming WFP proposal for Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations (PRRO) in the DPRK, a [...] | 2006-02-17 07:03:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL559 | DPRK ECONOMY: KAESONG INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, BOOM OR [...] (SBU) A round of discussions with South Korean companies operating in the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) in North Korea revealed that most are generally satisfied with business conditions at the project site. While most firms profess to be making money or to be on track with their business [...] | 2006-02-17 09:41:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL574 | KIM DAE-JUNG POSTPONES PYONGYANG TRIP TO JUNE [...] (C) Former President Kim Dae-jung indicated over the weekend that he will delay until June his proposed visit to Pyongyang. As reported REFTEL, Kim had hoped to travel from Seoul to Pyongyang and back by rail in April. The delay comes in response to charges from the opposition parties, incl [...] | 2006-02-21 08:07:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL595 | THE DPRK LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION: ROK OBSERVERS [...] (SBU) ROK academics interviewed in recent weeks by poloff were divided on whether North Korean leader Kim Jong-il would name his successor in the near future, and on whether Kim would choose one of his sons as his heir or seek outside the Kim family. Most believed Kim Jong-il's second son, Ki [...] | 2006-02-23 07:58:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PINR MNUC SOCI KN KS |
06SEOUL598 | USFK COMMANDER'S INTRODUCTORY CALLS ON FM BAN AND [...] (C) During his February 22 introductory calls on FM Ban Ki-moon and Blue House Secretary for Foreign Affairs Song Min-soon, USFK Commander General Bell urged the ROKG to find a quick solution to the environmental remediation issue. Song briefly shared his views on the North Korean nuclear iss [...] | 2006-02-23 12:33:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PARM KS KN |
06SEOUL609 | NGO PROJECT TARGETS FAMILY REUNION FOR [...] (SBU) On February 22, Stephen W. Linton, Chair of the Eugene Bell Foundation (EBF),an NGO with a long history of providing humanitarian assistance to DPRK medical institutions, told the Ambassador about his organization's new project to help Korean-Americans locate relatives in the DPRK. Li [...] | 2006-02-24 06:29:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SOCI EAID KN KS |
06SEOUL615 | ROKG AGREES TO HOST INTER-AGENCY PSI OPERATIONAL [...] (C) As requested reftle, on February 21, we proposed a March 8 interagency meeting between the U.S. Proliferation Security Initiative Operational Experts delegation and their Korean counterparts. Deputy Director Park Chul-min of the Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division, Ministry of Fore [...] | 2006-02-24 08:32:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP JP KN KS |
06SEOUL657 | PROMINENT SCHOLAR SAYS U.S. SHOULD UNDERMINE DPRK [...] (SBU) Andrei Lankov, a prominent authority on the DPRK, told the Ambassador on February 27 that the United States should ignore the DPRK at a political level, as the Kim Jong-il regime was a threat only to its own people. He argued that a low-key effort to provide greater information to Nor [...] | 2006-03-02 07:53:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON SOCI KS KN |
06SEOUL658 | MOFAT PREVIEWS ROH MOO-HYUN'S MARCH 3 REMARKS FOR [...] (C) In a March 2 meeting with poloff, North America Division 1 Director Hahn Choong-hee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) previewed remarks to be delivered by President Roh Moo-hyun at the Korea Military Academy's March 3 commencement ceremony. According to Hahn, Roh will [...] | 2006-03-02 08:16:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC MARR KN KS |
06SEOUL731 | INTER-KOREAN MILITARY TALKS CONCLUDE WITHOUT ANY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Two days of the inter-Korean general officer-level military talks ended on March 3 without any agreement on key agenda items. The ROK side had hoped to map out measures to reduce military tensions on the Peninsula and in the Yellow Sea. However, the DPRK's insistence on discuss [...] | 2006-03-07 22:33:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KN KS |
06SEOUL740 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH SEOUL MAYOR LEE MYUNG-BAK [...] (C) SUMMARY: On March 7 the Ambassador met with Seoul Mayor Lee Myung-bak, a leading contender to become the opposition Grand National Party's (GNP)' nominee in next year's presidential election. Lee said that he was looking forward to his visit to the United States the week of March 13, in [...] | 2006-03-08 07:58:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL ABLD KS KN |
06SEOUL749 | BRITISH DCM IN PYONGYANG ON CONDITIONS IN NORTH [...] (C) British DCM to Pyongyang Lindsay Skoll told poloffs on March 6 that the Kim Jong-il regime displayed no signs of instability, opining that through the effective use of the state security apparatus and continued economic assistance from China and the ROK, the regime's staying power might be [...] | 2006-03-09 05:11:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON ETRD PHUM EAGR KS KN |
06SEOUL76 | ROK SCHOLARS BELIEVE DPRK "CLAMPING DOWN" IN [...] (SBU) Two ROK scholars believed the DPRK'S New Year's message for 2006 showed Pyongyang planned to brace itself for hostile action from the United States and focused its attention to psychologically and ideologically prepare its citizens to maintain strong support for the Kim Jong-il regime. [...] | 2006-01-06 09:19:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MNUC MARR KN KS |
06SEOUL769 | ROK AND JAPAN AGREE ON KEDO TERMINATION PACKAGE [...] (SBU) Summary: On March 9 the ROK passed to us a "Proposed Draft Resolution on the Termination of the LWR Project." The ROK proposes that the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization meet on April 10-11 to adopt the resolution and requests a response from the United States as soon as [...] | 2006-03-10 06:26:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ENRG ETTC KS KN |
06SEOUL772 | ROK BRIEFED ON USG NEXT STEPS ON PROCESSING NORTH [...] (C) On March 10, poloffs delivered ref a demarche, which discussed Thailand's recent indication it would work with the USG on discreet case-by-case resettlement of North Korean refugees, to Kim Ki-woong, Director of the Inter-Korean Policy Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. [...] | 2006-03-10 07:36:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM KS KN TH |
06SEOUL821 | DPRK DELAYS NORTH-SOUTH TALKS, ROKG OFFICIALS [...] (C) The Korea Central News Agency (KCNA),the DPRK's official mouthpiece, reported on March 11 that North Korea notified South Korea by telegraph that it would delay the March 28-31 inter-Korean ministerial to "an appropriate date in April" to protest the March 10 announcement of the annual R [...] | 2006-03-14 09:09:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM EAID ECON KN KS |
06SEOUL827 | ROK URGES ACTIVE, CONTINUED AMERICAN SUPPORT FOR [...] (C) Director General for North American Affairs Cho Tae-young told POL M/C on March 13 that the ROK was attempting to gain permission to pay wages directly to workers at the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC). Until that permission is granted, North Korean workers are being required to sign fo [...] | 2006-03-15 02:49:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL EINV KS KN |
06SEOUL862 | ROK-JAPAN MAR 7 STRATEGIC DIALOGUE IN TOKYO: LONG [...] (C) In March 13-14 meetings with poloff, MOFAT and Japanese Embassy contacts said South Korean VFM Yu Myung-hwan's exhaustive meetings with Japanese VFM Yachi during the March 7 ROK-Japan strategic dialogue in Tokyo failed to result in progress on a number of bilateral and regional issues. Y [...] | 2006-03-16 08:42:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC JA KN KS |
06SEOUL875 | AMBASSADOR'S MARCH 14 LUNCH WITH KIM GEUN-TAE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Rep. Kim Geun-tae, a senior member of the Uri Party and a presidentiaQhopeful, told the Ambassador March 14 that U.S. and ROK officials needed to manage more effectively public portrayals of differences in Seoul's and Washington's approaches to the North Korea nuclear issue. He [...] | 2006-03-17 08:19:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KS KN |
06SEOUL877 | NORTH KOREA: THE MUSICAL [...] (SBU) "Yoduk Story," a musical which premiered in Seoul on March 14, is like "Les Miserables" with all blue notes and a leitmotif of North Korean patriotic anthems. In this production, the beatings, rapes, summary executions, and other crimes that have been reported from one of the DPRK's mo [...] | 2006-03-17 09:20:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF PGOV KS KN |
06SEOUL900 | AMB BRIEFS CONSERVATIVE LAWMAKERS ON ALLIANCE AND [...] (C) Addressing a study group of Grand National Party lawmakers on March 17, the Ambassador said that growing military, economic and people-to-people ties indicated that, contrary to press reports, the state of the U.S.-ROK alliance was "confident and strong." The Ambassador said that with re [...] | 2006-03-21 06:40:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PNUC KS KN |
06SEOUL901 | AMBASSADOR'S MARCH 17 MEETING WITH URI CHAIRMAN [...] (C) In a March 17 meeting, Uri Party Chairman Chung Dong-young pressed the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for South Korea and for the inclusion of Kaesong-made goods in the U.S.-ROK FTA. On North Korea, Chung recommended de-linking illicit DPRK activities from the Six Party Talks. The Ambassador [...] | 2006-03-21 07:13:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM EINV KS KN |
06SEOUL902 | AMBASSADOR'S MARCH 17 LUNCH WITH FORMER PM GOH KUN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Former Prime Minister Goh Kun, a leading presidential contender, expressed to the Ambassador March 17 his deep concern about the apparent lack of communication between Washington and Seoul. He pressed for the ROK's inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program and expressed confidence a [...] | 2006-03-21 07:18:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MNUC PINR KS KN |
06SEOUL905 | GNP ELDERS REAFFIRM SUPPORT FOR ALLIANCE, FORECAST [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Stressing the primacy of the U.S.-ROK alliance, four elder statesmen of the opposition Grand National Party (GNP) told the DCM March 16 that the alliance's current state of "disrepair" could only be reversed when the GNP retook the Blue House and Kim Jong-il fell. Expressing [...] | 2006-03-21 07:51:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PNUC KS KN |
06SEOUL911 | ROK SAYS CHINA DEPORTED DPRK WOMAN CHOI EUN-SUN [...] (S) On March 17, poloff conveyed reftel demarche on USG concern about a North Korean women arrested in China after trying to enter a South Korean school in December 2005 to Pak Ji-yun, Deputy Director of the Inter-Korean Policy Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Pak was fa [...] | 2006-03-21 08:55:00 | Embassy Seoul | SECRET | PHUM PREF KS KN CH |
06SEOUL930 | GERMAN DCM IN PYONGYANG: NO INSTABILITY IN DPRK [...] (C) Klaus Wendelberger, DCM at the German Embassy in Pyongyang, told poloff that the DPRK had moved aggressively in recent months to reassert control of the North Korean population, taking steps ranging from resuming control of the rice supply to tighter limits on the flow of information, inc [...] | 2006-03-22 08:44:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SOCI ECON PHUM KN |
06SEOUL935 | SENATOR BOND'S MARCH 20 CALL ON MINISTER OF [...] (C) In a March 20 meeting with Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond, ROK Minister of Unification Lee Jong-seok underscored the level of importance the ROKG attached to the U.S.-ROK alliance, stressing that Seoul looked to Washington to counterbalance the increasing Chinese influence in the region. [...] | 2006-03-23 04:30:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM MASS ECON EAID KN KS |
06SEOUL969 | AMBASSADOR'S MARCH 24 MEETING WITH ROK FM BAN: [...] (C) During a March 24 meeting with the Ambassador, ROK Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon described receiving strong expressions of support for his candidacy for UN Secretary General from Argentina, Peru, Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria. Ban noted that he has met with the foreign ministers of each of th [...] | 2006-03-24 08:21:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PREF MARR KS KN |
06SEOUL972 | ROKG DOWNPLAYS "ABDUCTEE" INCIDENT AT INTER-KOREAN [...] (C) In retaliation for statements by two ROK journalists that a North Korean participating in the latest North-South family reunions had been "abducted," DPRK officials on March 22 refused to allow 99 elderly South Korean participants to depart the venue for 10 hours. The two journalists were [...] | 2006-03-24 08:33:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM EAID KN KS |
06SEOUL990 | ROK OFFICIALS DISCUSS NEXT STEPS IN SUPPORT OF WMD [...] (C) In a March 8 meeting with ROKG counterparts in Seoul, a U.S. inter-agency Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) team briefed South Korean officials on the operational aspects of PSI and recent trends in proliferation. The ROK delegation summarized the factors that led Seoul to accept f [...] | 2006-03-27 05:32:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP KN KS |
06SHANGHAI6493 | EAP DAS CHRISTENSEN AND SHANGHAI SCHOLARS [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a wide-ranging lunch discussion with EAP DAS Christensen on September 14, several of Shanghai's prominent international relations scholars stressed that it was important for China and the United States to have a clear understanding of each others positions. Two scholars ac [...] | 2006-10-13 00:52:00 | Consulate Shanghai | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CH JA TW KN |
06SHANGHAI6518 | SHANGHAI SCHOLARS ON NORTH KOREA [...] (C) Summary: Five of Shanghai's North Korea Scholars told Poloffs that China would support a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution to punish North Korea, but would oppose including any military action in the resolution. While one scholar said that China might also move its humanitarian assist [...] | 2006-10-13 09:42:00 | Consulate Shanghai | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CH KN |
06SINGAPORE2443 | TREASURY U/S LEVEY DISCUSSES CONTINUING DPRK [...] (S) Summary: Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Stuart Levey raised USG concerns regarding continued North Korean (DPRK) financial activity -- specifically related to WMD proliferation and Tanchon Commercial Bank -- in Singapore during separate July 21 meetings [...] | 2006-08-01 09:01:00 | Embassy Singapore | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN KTFN ETTC PREL PRTER PARM KCRM SN KN |
06SKOPJE662 | MACEDONIA: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-13 06:04:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PREL PARM KN MK |
06SKOPJE849 | MACEDONIA: RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON USG VIEWS ON [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-07 15:12:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN KS |
06SKOPJE944 | MACEDONIA SUPPORTS US POSITION ON POSSIBLE NORTH [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-05 14:54:00 | Embassy Skopje | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP MK |
06SOFIA1295 | BULGARIA SUPPORTS USG VIEW ON UNSCR 1695 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-12 14:00:00 | Embassy Sofia | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM KNNP MNUC KPAO PTER KN BU |
06SOFIA1423 | BULGARIA CALLS POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (U) The Ambassador delivered reftel points to Foreign Minister Kalfin October 5. Subsequently, the MFA issued the following statement the same day: "The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry expresses deep concern with the statement of the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic [...] | 2006-10-06 09:05:00 | Embassy Sofia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KN KNNP BU |
06SOFIA1452 | BULGARIA SCOLDS NORTH KOREAN AMBASSADOR, SUMMONS [...] (C) On October 13, DCM met with Deputy Foreign Minister Feim Chaushev to follow up on reftel A demarche. Chaushev emphasized Bulgaria's strong reaction to the test, pointing out that he had summoned North Korean Ambassador Jo Song Ju to his office to express his displeasure. In Chaushev's wo [...] | 2006-10-17 14:08:00 | Embassy Sofia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN IR UN BU |
06SOFIA952 | RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] (SBU) We delivered ref. A talking points on July 7 to Krassimir Stefanov, Director of the Asia, Australia and Oceania Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He said that Bulgaria fully shares the U.S. concerns about the provocative actions that the DPRK has undertaken, and is suppo [...] | 2006-07-07 12:55:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KNNP KN BU |
06STATE111132 | DEMARCHE ON UNSC RESOLUTION ON DPRK MISSILE [...] This is an action request ) see para 3. 2. On July 4 and 5, North Korea (DPRK) launched at least seven ballistic missiles, including the intercontinental -range Taepo Dong 2, in spite of repeated warnings by the international community not to engage in such an activity. The UN Security Co [...] | 2006-07-06 01:15:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR PARM UNSC KN |
06STATE111144 | RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] (U) This is an action request for all posts. All posts are requested to deliver the points in para 2 below giving USG reaction to North Korea's July 4-5 launch of multiple ballistic missiles, including a Taepo Dong-2 intercontinental-range ballistic missile. All posts are also requested to pro [...] | 2006-07-06 02:35:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP |
06STATE112806 | DEMARCHE TO UNSC MEMBERS TO CO-SPONSOR RESOLUTION [...] This is an Action Request - see para 2. 2. The text of a Japanese-drafted UNSC resolution on the DPRK missile launches of July 4-5 has been put into final form ("put in blue") by SC members and will be voted on soon (text is in para 4). Russia and China have argued in favor of a UNSC Pre [...] | 2006-07-07 23:09:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM MARR UNSC KN |
06STATE113089 | JUNE 7 U.S.-CHINA CONSULTATIONS ON ARMS CONTROL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-10 15:18:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | KNNP PARM PREL CH KN IN IR PGOV |
06STATE149059 | LIST AND DESCRIPTIONS OF E.O. 13382 ENTITIES [...] (U) Action request: Department requests that Post deliver points in paragraph 3 to appropriate host-country officials, including New Zealand,s MFAT Director for North Asia David Taylor. The text in paragraph 3 should be left as a non-paper. End action request. 2. (U) Background: Followi [...] | 2006-09-08 21:52:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KN KNNP KS NZ PARM PREL |
06STATE152914 | E.O. 13382 ENTITIES -- EXAMPLES OF PROLIFERATION [...] (U) Action request: Department requests that Post deliver the text in paragraph 3 to appropriate host-country officials. The text in paragraph 3 should be left as a non-paper. End action request. 2. (U) Background: The GOJ is planning to take additional measures to implement UNSCR 1695 [...] | 2006-09-14 22:36:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | PARM KNNP PREL PGOV KN CH |
06STATE193703 | E.O. 13382 ENTITIES -- EXAMPLES OF PROLIFERATION [...] (U) Action request: Department requests that Post deliver the text in paragraph 3 and/or 4, as appropriate, to appropriate host-country officials. The text in paragraph 3 and/or 4 should be left as a non-paper. End action request. 2. (U) Background: Washington would like to provide exa [...] | 2006-11-30 22:18:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | PARM KNNP PREL PGOV KN |
06STATE39514 | MTAG: MISSILE-RELATED STEEL TO DPRK AND [...] (U) This is an action request, Embassy Beijing please see Para 6. 2. (S) BACKGROUND: We want to bring information about additional potentially missile-related transfers to North Korea and Pakistan to China's attention. First, in August 2005, we shared with the PRC information indicatin [...] | 2006-03-10 18:17:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA CH KN KS PK |
06STATE98659 | DPRK MISSILE TALKING POINTS [...] (S) This is an action request. The following points were delivered by U/S Robert Joseph in Moscow June 14 to G-8 Political Directors. Posts in non-G-8 capitals are requested to deliver points below on a possible North Korean long-range missile launch to the highest appropriate level host countr [...] | 2006-06-16 13:25:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | KN KNNP KS MNUC PREL |
06TAIPEI3551 | TAIWAN SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO NORTH [...] (C) AIT Director conveyed Ref A talking points on UNSCR 1718 to NSC Secretary-General Chiou I-jen, and Pol Chief conveyed them separately to MOFA Director-General for North American Affairs Leo Lee, on October 17. The Director expressed appreciation for Taiwan's serious attention to prolifer [...] | 2006-10-17 09:37:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM KN TW |
06TALLINN1048 | ESTONIA: U.S. REPORT ON EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT [...] (U) On November 17 Poloff delivered reftel points to Andres Talvik, MFA Director for Asia),Arti Hilpus, MFA Director for Security and Arms Control, and Riho Kruuv, MFA Director for Strategic Goods Control, regarding the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1718 sanctions against [...] | 2006-11-21 13:22:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM PREL KN EN |
06TALLINN1050 | ESTONIA: U.S. REPORT ON EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT [...] (U) On November 17 Poloff delivered reftel points to Andres Talvik, MFA Director for Asia),Arti Hilpus, MFA Director for Security and Arms Control, and Riho Kruuv, MFA Director for Strategic Goods Control, regarding the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1718 sanctions against [...] | 2006-11-22 07:13:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM PREL KN EN |
06TALLINN1092 | ESTONIA: DEMARCHE TO EU MEMBERS ON UNHRC [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-12 07:35:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM PREL KN EN |
06TALLINN629 | NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-06 14:25:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN EN |
06TALLINN834 | ESTONIA ON UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] (U) On September 11, Poloff delivered reftel points to Andres Talvik, MFA Director for Asia, Australia and Oceania, concerning UNSC Resolution 1695 that North Korea suspend its ballistic missile programs. Talvik told us that Estonia supports the EU position on this matter. WOS [...] | 2006-09-14 07:04:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN |
06TELAVIV3972 | NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST DEMARCHE [...] Post provided reftel points to the MFA Deputy Director General for the United Nations and International Organizations, Aharon Leshno Yaar, on October 10. Although most MFA staff are on holiday this week, Yaar agreed to share our points with MFA Deputy Director General Miriam Ziv, who heads t [...] | 2006-10-10 11:42:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP IS IR |
06THEHAGUE1506 | NETHERLANDS: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE [...] MFA Senior Advisor for Nuclear and Non-Proliferation Affairs Ceta Noland said the GONL fully supports recent EU and NATO statements condemning North Korea's July 4-5 launch of multiple ballistic missiles. She said the GONL supports MTCR efforts to restrict exports to North Korea. Polmiloff d [...] | 2006-07-06 12:22:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP NL |
06THEHAGUE1562 | NETHERLANDS/EU: APPROACH IN ADVANCE OF THE JULY 17 [...] (C) Summary: The Dutch expect discussion at the July GAERC to be more limited than normal - a reflection of the vacation season. Iran and the Israel are expected to be major foci of discussion. The Dutch will not raise North Korea but are not averse to its being raised by other members. Like [...] | 2006-07-14 15:14:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EUN KPAL UN BO CG IR IZ KN MW SR SU |
06THEHAGUE2191 | NETHERLANDS/DPRK: DUTCH WORRIED AND FRUSTRATED [...] (C) Summary: The Dutch share U.S. concerns about a potential North Korean nuclear test and support international efforts to bring Pyongyang back to the Six Party Talks. They believe the EU and individual European states, however, have minimal influence over North Korean actions, and point to [...] | 2006-10-06 14:09:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN NL |
06THEHAGUE2474 | NETHERLANDS/UNSCR 1718: REPORT PENDING [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-20 12:20:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM EUN XX KN NL |
06THEHAGUE577 | OKAMOTO DESCRIBES DETERIORATING JAPAN-CHINA RELATIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-03-20 08:19:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH KN KS RS NL |
06TOKYO1003 | DIET WILL LIKELY PASS DPRK HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) SUMMARY: There is a "good chance" the ruling coalition will pass a "Bill of Human Rights in North Korea" by the end of the current Diet session in June, LDP Upper House Councillor Ichita Yamamoto told us February 22. The proposed LDP legislation would: -- Establish a North Korea human [...] | 2006-02-24 08:39:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PARM JA KN |
06TOKYO1436 | AMBASSADOR VISITS ABDUCTION SITE OF MEGUMI YOKOTA [...] SUMMARY: Ambassador Schieffer visited Niigata City on March 16 and retraced the route 13 year old Megumi Yokota took the night she was abducted by agents of the DPRK in 1977 on her way home from school. He was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Yokota and over 50 reporters. The Ambassador then met [...] | 2006-03-17 07:30:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL JA KN KS |
06TOKYO1440 | KOMEITO PARTY SUPPORT CRUCIAL TO LDP'S [...] (C) Summary: The once center-left Komeito party is slowly moving toward the right, Embassy contacts tell us, and that trend is unlikely to change even if Komeito President Kanzaki decides to step down later this year. Although the New Komeito Party's support has been crucial to the Liberal [...] | 2006-03-17 07:54:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON ETRD EFIN MARR KN CH JA |
06TOKYO1446 | DPRK FLAGS OF CONVENIENCE [...] (S) Following up on questions raised by MOFA in February 2006 (reftel),Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation officials Anthony Ruggiero and Jae Jo met with MOFA Northeast Asia Division Director Naoki Ito in Tokyo on March 10, 2006 to deliver a non-paper on DPRK flags of conven [...] | 2006-03-17 08:19:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC KNNP EWWT PHSA KN JA |
06TOKYO1632 | MOFA NORTHEAST ASIA DIVISION DIRECTOR PESSIMISTIC [...] (C) Summary. During a March 27 meeting with the DCM, MOFA Northeast Asia Division Director Naoki Ito: -- expressed deep appreciation for the Ambassador's March 16 visit to Niigata, -- was pessimistic about a bilateral with North Korea in the near-term, -- hoped for high-level U.S. par [...] | 2006-03-29 06:32:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN JA |
06TOKYO1984 | EAP A/S HILL'S APRIL 12 MEETING WITH MOFA NORTH [...] (C) During an April 12 meeting, MOFA North American Affairs DG Kawai told EAP A/S Hill that Prime Minister Koizumi hopes to resolve several outstanding bilateral issues before he visits Washington in June 2006. Japan understands issues remain concerning the relocation of some Marine Corps as [...] | 2006-04-12 10:23:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD EAGR MARR MNUC KNNP PARM KN IN IZ |
06TOKYO1985 | EAP A/S HILL'S APRIL 11 MEETING WITH MOFA VICE [...] (C) Summary. EAP A/S Hill emphasized to VFM Yachi April 11 the importance of getting North Korea back to the Six-Party Talks negotiating table, while noting the focus of Japan's media on his decision not to meet bilaterally with DPRK officials. Yachi confirmed that North Korean officials ha [...] | 2006-04-12 10:33:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM ECON ETRD MARR CH KS KN JA |
06TOKYO1989 | VCI SENIOR ADVISOR HEINTZELMAN AND ISN/RA SENIOR [...] (C) SUMMARY. Bureau of Verification, Compliance and Inspection Senior Advisor for Harry Heintzelman, IV, and ISN Regional Affairs Senior Advisor Eliot Kang met with MOFA non-proliferation officials on April 7 to discuss potential areas of cooperation in dismantling North Korean nuclear facil [...] | 2006-04-13 00:20:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP JA KS KN |
06TOKYO2095 | SOUTH KOREAN AMBASSADOR ON TERRITORIAL DISPUTE [...] (C) Summary: During an April 18 meeting with the Ambassador, South Korean Ambassador to Japan Ra stated that: -- Seoul would adamantly oppose Japanese plans to map the area surrounding the disputed Tokdo/Takeshima islands; -- South Korea and Japan could come to blows if bilateral fricti [...] | 2006-04-18 08:55:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM EWWT KS KN JA |
06TOKYO2609 | S/P DIRECTOR KRASNER'S MAY 10 MEETING WITH [...] (C) Summary: During a May 10 meeting with S/P Director Krasner, Assistant Cabinet Secretary Ando: -- expressed interest in possible response scenarios to Iranian nuclear ambitions; -- asked about U.S. confidence in the new Iraqi government; -- sought confirmation of continued U.S. commi [...] | 2006-05-12 12:07:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP ETRD EAGR ECON IR IZ KS CH KN JA |
06TOKYO2613 | S/P DIRECTOR KRASNER'S MAY 10 MEETING WITH [...] (C) Summary: During a May 10 meeting with S/P Director Krasner, Assistant Cabinet Secretary Ando: -- expressed interest in possible response scenarios to Iranian nuclear ambitions; -- asked about U.S. confidence in the new Iraqi government; -- sought confirmation of continued U.S. commi [...] | 2006-05-12 13:12:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP ETRD EAGR ECON IR IZ KS CH KN JA |
06TOKYO2656 | U.S.-ROK POLICY PLANNING BILATERAL [...] (C) Summary. During a May 11 bilateral lunch meeting between ROK and U.S. policy planners, ROK Deputy Minister for Policy Planning and International Organizations Park In-kook told S/P Director Stephen D. Krasner that although China is changing, it is still resistant to ideas that could limit [...] | 2006-05-15 07:33:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM MARR CH TW KN KS JA |
06TOKYO2718 | SUNSHINE POLICY REACHES KOREAN COMMUNITY IN JAPAN [...] (C) SUMMARY On Wednesday May 17, 2006 Ha Byung Ok, leader of the pro-South Korean Residents Union in Japan (Mindan) and So Man Sul, leader of the pro-North Korean General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chosen Soren): -- Signed a joint statement calling for reconciliation betwee [...] | 2006-05-17 09:30:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL JA KS KN |
06TOKYO2940 | THE AMBASSADOR'S LUNCH WITH ADMINISTRATIVE VICE [...] (S) During a May 26 meeting, Administrative Vice Foreign Minister Shotaro Yachi expressed deep appreciation for the Ambassador's efforts on the abduction issue. In a tour d'horizon, the Ambassador and Yachi discussed the upcoming summit, regional issues, realignment and beef. Foreign Minist [...] | 2006-05-26 10:47:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PREL ECON MARR KUNR AF IR IZ IN KN KS CH JA |
06TOKYO2973 | THE DCM'S MAY 26 MEETING WITH MOFA NORTH AMERICAN [...] (C) Summary: In a May 26th luncheon, MOFA North America Bureau Director General Chikao Kawai told the DCM that the Japanese government would push DPRI implementation and urge Yokosuka's mayor to proceed with the plan for Kitty Hawk replacement. On beef, Kawai expected the risk communication [...] | 2006-05-31 06:14:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR SCUL EAGR UNSC AMGT AF ID IZ KN |
06TOKYO2986 | DG SASAE MEETING WITH PDAS STEPHENS: MAY 30, 2006 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-31 09:00:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PARM PREL KN KS CH JA |
06TOKYO3138 | ABDUCTION ISSUE: STRONG SHOW OF U.S./INTERNATIONAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ambassador Schieffer and representatives from 18 other countries voiced strong support for resolution of the DPRK abduction issue at a June 6 meeting hosted by Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Suzuki. Chief Cabinet Secretary Abe addressed the start of the meeting, stressing [...] | 2006-06-07 08:51:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL RS KS KN CH JA |
06TOKYO3517 | AMBASSADOR SCHIEFFER MEETS WITH JAPANESE DIET [...] (C) Summary. During a June 22 private, no-press meeting with the Upper House Special Committee on North Korean Abduction Issues, Ambassador Schieffer: -- recounted his visit to Niigata and the President's personal interest in the abductee issue, --updated the Committee on North Korea's m [...] | 2006-06-23 11:02:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON MARR KN KS CH RS JA |
06TOKYO3781 | RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-06 09:39:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN JA |
06TOKYO3783 | DEMARCHE ON UNSC RESOLUTION ON DPRK MISSILE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-06 22:50:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PARM PREL JA KN |
06TOKYO3825 | JAPANESE POLITICAL REACTIONS TO THE DPRK MISSILE [...] (C) Summary. Japan's political leaders reacted angrily to the July 5 North Korean missile launches. Most are calling for Japan to respond forcefully against the launches. Some politicians, including Prime Minister Koizumi, are being more cautious when describing the way forward. In a stat [...] | 2006-07-10 05:02:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR ECON UNSC KN JA |
06TOKYO3826 | DPRK MISSILES SHOOT DOWN MINDAN-CHOSEN SOREN [...] (SBU) Summary: A recent reconciliation accord between pro-Seoul and pro-Pyongyang organizations of Korean residents in Japan has become an early casualty of the DPRK missile launches. The agreement, aimed at ending 50 years of confrontation between the rival groups, had been shaky from the [...] | 2006-07-10 05:39:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KS KN JA |
06TOKYO3889 | DEMARCHE FOR ROKG ON UNSC RESOLUTION [...] (C) Summary: On July 12, DCM Donovan took advantage of a call by ROK Embassy DCM Kim Young-sun to reiterate the need for a strong UNSC resolution on the DPRK missile launches, for the international community to speak with one voice, and to avoid allowing the DPRK to drive a wedge between the [...] | 2006-07-12 09:53:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MARR KS KN JA |
06TOKYO3890 | MILITARY PREEMPTION DEBATE RESURFACES IN JAPAN [...] (C) Summary: North Korea's missile launches have rekindled debate over whether Japan should be able to preempt an imminent attack by acquiring capabilities to strike abroad. Japan Defense Agency (JDA) Director General Nukaga, Foreign Minister Aso and Chief Cabinet Secretary Abe recently sa [...] | 2006-07-12 10:12:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PARM PREL KS KN JA |
06TOKYO3892 | MESSAGE REGARDING UNSC RESOLUTION ON DPRK MISSILES [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-12 11:56:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MARR UNSC KN JA |
06TOKYO3988 | ROK AMBASSADOR CLAIMS "TURNING POINT" IN SOUTH [...] (C) Summary: ROK Ambassador Ra Jong Yil told Ambassador Schieffer July 18 that public opinion toward North Korea had reached a "turning point" in South Korea as a result of the North's missile launches and bad behavior at the recent South-North ministerial. Ra worried, however, that a visit [...] | 2006-07-18 22:45:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | JA KN KS PREL |
06TOKYO4118 | AMBASSADOR AND DEFENSE MINISTER AGREE TO REVIEW [...] (C) Defense Minister Fukushiro Nukaga endorsed on July 21 a proposal by the Ambassador to initiate a broad-based "lessons learned" review of bilateral coordination in the wake of recent DPRK missile activities. The Ambassador emphasized the need to use this forum to institutionalize ad hoc da [...] | 2006-07-24 18:52:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | MARR PREL KS KN JA |
06TOKYO4543 | US-JAPAN COORDINATION ON DPRK MISSILES LAUNCHES: [...] (S) Summary: A U.S.-Japan inter-agency meeting August 9 concluded that bilateral coordination in the period surrounding the July DPRK missile launches was extremely good, but room for improvement remained. The Japanese side reiterated their strong desire to learn what steps the USG was con [...] | 2006-08-11 08:04:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PREL MARR PINR KN JA |
06TOKYO4547 | ROK FM BAN KI-MOON'S MEETINGS WITH FM ASO, CCS ABE [...] (C) Summary. During August 8-9 meetings with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe and Foreign Minister Taro Aso, ROK Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon urged his interlocutors to emphasize dialogue with the DPRK, not pressure. Abe and Aso both responded that pressure was needed to produce d [...] | 2006-08-11 08:30:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KN JA |
06TOKYO4559 | JAPAN UNABLE TO ACT AGAINST MARITIME INSURER SEPIA [...] (S) Summary. Further to reftels (A) and (B),MOFA NE Asia Division Deputy Director Yutaka Kashiwabara advised Embassy Tokyo Political Officer August 8 that Japan was unable to take further action against suspect maritime insurance company SEPIA. MOFA officials believe that Panama,s issuance [...] | 2006-08-14 08:37:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | EFIN ETTC MNUC PARM PGOV PREL KN JA |
06TOKYO4802 | GOJ WELCOMES U.S. VIEWS ON UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] (C) The GOJ "truly welcomes this U.S. initiative," MOFA Asian and Oceanian Affairs Acting Director General Kunio Umeda said in response to reftel points conveyed by A/DCM Meserve on August 21. Japan was exemplary, A/DCM observed, in having already instituted strict controls and vigilance on [...] | 2006-08-22 22:57:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | KPAO JA KN KNNP KS MNUC PARM PREL PTER CT |
06TOKYO4803 | GOJ WELCOMES U.S. VIEWS ON UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] (C) The GOJ "truly welcomes this U.S. initiative," MOFA Asian and Oceanian Affairs Acting Director General Kunio Umeda said in response to reftel points conveyed by A/DCM Meserve on August 21. Japan was exemplary, A/DCM observed, in having already instituted strict controls and vigilance on [...] | 2006-08-22 22:57:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | KPAO JA KN KNNP KS MNUC PARM PREL PTER CT |
06TOKYO4804 | GOJ WELCOMES U.S. VIEWS ON UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] (C) The GOJ "truly welcomes this U.S. initiative," MOFA Asian and Oceanian Affairs Acting Director General Kunio Umeda said in response to reftel points conveyed by A/DCM Meserve on August 21. Japan was exemplary, A/DCM observed, in having already instituted strict controls and vigilance on [...] | 2006-08-22 22:57:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM JA KN KNNP MNUC PREL PTER |
06TOKYO4823 | S/P DIRECTOR KRASNER DISCUSSES REGIONAL ISSUES [...] (C) Summary. In a meeting on August 9 with S/P Director Stephen Krasner, MOFA North American Affairs Bureau DG Kawai expressed appreciation for our efforts in making Prime Minister Koizumi's recent trip to the United States a success. Kawai shared his expectation that Koizumi's successor wi [...] | 2006-08-23 06:49:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON IR KN KS CH JA |
06TOKYO5042 | A/S HILL CONSULTATIONS WITH MOFA DG SASAE [...] (C) MOFA Asia/Oceania Director General Sasae reiterated to EAP Assistant Secretary Hill on September 4 the need for actions implementing UNSCR 1695, saying we had to show North Korea there were consequences before the next round of DPRK brinksmanship. A/S Hill said USG decisions on implement [...] | 2006-09-05 06:49:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM JA KS KN |
06TOKYO5138 | A/S HILL'S MEETING WITH MOFA NORTH AMERICA [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a wide-ranging meeting on September 5, North American Affairs Bureau Director General Chikao Kawai told visiting Assistant Secretary Christopher Hill: -- the timing of the Japanese Prime Ministerial election process makes it impossible to say for certain who will be availabl [...] | 2006-09-08 05:27:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS MARR XB ZK AF CH IR IZ KN |
06TOKYO5211 | VICE MINISTER YACHI CONVEYS NORTH KOREA-RELATED [...] (C) During a telephone call on September 11, Administrative Vice Foreign Minister Shotaro Yachi relayed two North Korea-related requests to the Ambassador. Prime Minister Koizumi will convene a Cabinet meeting on September 19, Yachi said, to announce new sanctions on North Korea. Koizumi wou [...] | 2006-09-11 09:24:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KN JA |
06TOKYO5212 | RESPONSE TO JAPAN'S E.O. 13382 QUESTIONS [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST: See paragraph 8. 2. (S) SUMMARY: MOFA Asian Bureau DG Sasae told the DCM September 11 that Japan was already aware of the information contained in reftel through its Embassy in Washington, and that most of the information was previously known to his government. [...] | 2006-09-11 09:35:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PARM KNNP PREL PGOV KN CH JA |
06TOKYO5334 | ASSISTANT CABINET SECRETARY ANDO URGES STRONG U.S. [...] (S) On September 15, Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyasu Ando called the DCM to report that Japan will announce its steps to implement UNSCR 1695 during the Koizumi Administration,s last Cabinet meeting on September 19. Ando noted that he had briefed Chief Cabinet Secretary Abe earlier [...] | 2006-09-15 09:15:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PARM KNNP PREL PGOV JA KN CH |
06TOKYO5361 | JAPAN ANNOUNCES NEW NORTH KOREAN SANCTIONS [...] (U) Summary. On September 19, the Government of Japan announced a series of new "measures," i.e. sanctions, against the DPRK (full text in para 6). Japan's new sanctions will block the property of designated entities within Japan, and prohibit Japanese firms from conducting transactions with [...] | 2006-09-19 09:45:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PARM KNNP PREL PGOV KN CH JA |
06TOKYO5625 | INR A/S FORT'S SEPTEMBER 25 LUNCH WITH IAS [...] (S) Summary. Over lunch on September 25, INR Assistant Secretary Fort and MOFA Intelligence and Analysis Service SIPDIS (IAS) Director General Takeuchi agreed that China and South Korea are critical players to resolving the North Korea issue. IAS Deputy Director General Shigeo Matsutomi [...] | 2006-09-28 05:41:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PREL PINR PGOV KN KS CH TH JA |
06TOKYO5626 | INR ASSISTANT SECRETARY FORT'S SEPTEMBER 25 [...] (C) Summary: Government belt-tightening will return Japan's overseas development assistance (ODA) to its 1984 levels in the next five years, MOFA Director General for Global Issues Tsuruoka told INR A/S Fort on September 25. These cuts will eventually hinder diplomatic efforts. The cuts shou [...] | 2006-09-28 05:47:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR UNSC EAID CH KN JA |
06TOKYO5707 | PDUSD RYAN HENRY,S SEPTEMBER 25 MEETING WITH [...] (C) Summary: In a September 25 meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister Nishida told Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Henry that U.S. involvement on China and North Korea is critical to maintaining stability in the region. Henry agreed that managing our relationship with China [...] | 2006-10-01 22:40:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV PREL PTER CH KN IZ AF AS JA |
06TOKYO5796 | DEMARCHE ON POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) On the evening of October 4, the Charge verbally delivered the unclassified portions of reftel to Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuhisa Shiozaki. Noting that these are the same points that we are sharing with other countries, the Charge stressed that a nuclear test by North Korea would be a " [...] | 2006-10-04 09:40:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP KN JA |
06TOKYO5810 | JAPAN FM ASO'S RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON POSSIBLE [...] (C) On October 5, Charg delivered ref (A) demarche regarding a possible North Korean nuclear test to Foreign Minister Taro Aso. Aso replied that it was important for the UN Security Council to send a message to North Korea "as quickly as possible" in the form of a UNSC Presidential Statement. [...] | 2006-10-05 07:08:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP KN JA |
06TOKYO5822 | PRIME MINISTER ABE'S UPCOMING TRIP TO BEIJING AND [...] (C) Summary. Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo did not make a second, secret trip to Japan to arrange Prime Minister Abe's trip to Beijing, as reported in the press, MOFA Asian Affairs DG Sasae told Political Minister Counselor Meserve on October 5. Instead, a last-minute breakthroug [...] | 2006-10-06 06:34:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV OVIP CH KN KS JA |
06TOKYO5876 | JAPAN'S INITITAL MEDIA RESPONSE TO ANNOUNCED DPRK [...] Summary. The public and media reaction to the DPRK's October 9 announcement of a nuclear test was universally condemnatory. Press coverage throughout the day highlighted the cool, unflappable responses of Prime Minister Abe and his aides, the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and the co [...] | 2006-10-10 11:07:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PGOV KN JA |
06TOKYO5916 | DPRK NUCLEAR TEST RESOLUTION DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-12 05:24:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC UNSC KNNP KN JA |
06TOKYO5939 | JAPAN LIKELY TO COSPONSOR DRAFT UNSC RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-12 10:33:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC PARM MNUC KNNP KN JA |
06TOKYO5941 | JAPAN-ROK AGREE ON STRONGER DPRK MEASURES DURING [...] (C) Summary. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's October 9 visit to Seoul was "quite successful," with summit talks proceeding in a "cool-headed" fashion. According to Japanese foreign ministry officials, the leaders reconfirmed basic values shared by the two nations, and PM Abe invited ROK [...] | 2006-10-12 10:43:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM PGOV JA KS KN |
06TOKYO5942 | JAPAN-ROK AGREE ON STRONGER DPRK MEASURES DURING [...] (C) Summary. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's October 9 visit to Seoul was "quite successful," with summit talks proceeding in a "cool-headed" fashion. According to Japanese foreign ministry officials, the leaders reconfirmed basic values shared by the two nations, and PM Abe invited ROK [...] | 2006-10-12 22:41:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM PGOV JA KS KN |
06TOKYO6024 | JAPAN: UNSCR 1718 DEMARCHE DELIVERED, FURTHER [...] (C) Embassy Political Section Deputy delivered reftel demarche October 16 to MOFA United Nations Policy Division Director Shigeki Takizaki, explaining that this was the text we were sharing with other world capitals on UNSCR 1718. Takizaki said he was grateful for the information but had no s [...] | 2006-10-16 09:43:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM KN JA |
06TOKYO6057 | JAPAN ENCOURAGES TOUGH STANCE ON DPRK WITH A/S HILL [...] (C) Summary. On October 16, MOFA Asian and Oceanian Affairs Director General Sasae told visiting EAP Assistant Secretary Hill that the issue of maritime interdiction SIPDIS operations was generating what Sasae implied was excessive Japanese media attention. The Director General said the st [...] | 2006-10-18 03:27:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV JA KN KS |
06TOKYO6164 | AMBASSADOR AND JDA MINISTER KYUMA DISCUSS DPRK, [...] (C) Summary: Japan Defense Agency (JDA) Minister Fumio Kyuma emphasized Japan's commitment to working with the U.S. on North Korea and Alliance Transformation during an October 20 meeting with the Ambassador. Kyuma said that Japan is eager to discuss accelerated Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) [...] | 2006-10-23 09:20:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL PGOV KN JA |
06TOKYO6227 | DEMARCHE ON FREEDOM BROADCASTING FROM JAPAN TO [...] (C) Embassy Tokyo Political Deputy October 25 met with MOFA Northeast Asia Division Director Shigeo Yamada to deliver reftel message regarding broadcasting into North Korea from Japan. Yamada responded that the determination of whether Japan can permit, participate in, and/or finance such br [...] | 2006-10-26 00:09:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | BBG PHUM PGOV PREL KS KN JA |
06TOKYO6300 | JAPAN: LETTER TO PSI PARTICIPANTS ON UNSCR 1718 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-31 07:49:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNPP PARM PHSA EWWT EAIR PBTS KN JA |
06TOKYO6404 | U.S.-AUSTRALIA-JAPAN SECOND TRILATERAL [...] (S/REL AUS) Summary: U.S., Australian, and Japanese Ambassadors for Counterterrorism and their interagency delegations held the second round of trilateral counterterrorism consultations in Tokyo on October 24. Participants offered general threat assessments for Indonesia, the Philippines, an [...] | 2006-11-07 22:56:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PINR PREL PTER AS ID RP TH AF PK IZ JA KN |
06TOKYO6436 | UNSCR 1718 OBLIGATIONS ON DPRK CONVENTIONAL ARMS: [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-08 10:14:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PARM PREL KN JA |
06TOKYO6472 | DCM, ACS ANDO DISCUSS UNSCR 1718 LISTS OF BANNED [...] (C) During a November 6 meeting, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph and Assistant Cabinet Secretary (ACS) Hiroyasu Ando discussed issues related to the implementation of UNSCR 1718, including the development of lists of luxury goods whose export to North [...] | 2006-11-09 11:38:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETTC EWWT PARM KNNP KN AS JA |
06TOKYO6493 | JAPAN TELECOM MINISTER ORDERS NHK INTERNATIONAL [...] (C) Summary. On November 10, Minister Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Suga issued a controversial order requiring the international arm of NHK, Japan's public broadcasting company, to transmit reports on North Korea's abduction of Japanese nationals. NHK officials insisted that the [...] | 2006-11-13 08:00:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAO PHUM JA KN KS |
06TOKYO6496 | JAPAN STILL MULLING U.S. REQUEST RE BROADCASTING [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-13 09:22:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | BBG PHUM PGOV PREL KS KN JA |
06TOKYO6497 | U.S.-JAPAN-AUSTRALIA TRILATERAL STRESSES NEED FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-13 09:56:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PREL PARM KNNP PGOV JA KN |
06TOKYO6498 | U/S JOSEPH'S NOVEMBER 6 MEETING WITH ACS ANDO, ACS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-13 09:59:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR PARM KNNP AS CH KS KN JA |
06TOKYO6499 | U.S.-AUSTRALIA-JAPAN TRILATERAL LUNCH ON [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-13 10:13:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PREL PARM KNNP MNUC CH AS KN KS JA |
06TOKYO6587 | NUCLEAR WEAPONS DEBATE PERSISTS DESPITE OFFICIAL [...] (C) Summary: Political debate over Japan's possession of nuclear weapons continues despite efforts by Prime Minister Abe to reaffirm the government's strict non-nuclear policy platform. Discussion has largely taken place in the Diet and media, with few indications that the public allergy to n [...] | 2006-11-17 05:48:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PARM KN JA |
06TOKYO6591 | U.S.-AUSTRALIA-JAPAN TROLATERAL LUNCH ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: At a Japan-hosted lunch on November 6 following the U.S.-Australia-Japan Trilateral meeting in Tokyo, participants discussed cooperation on Resolution 1718. The GOJ circulated a draft of Q & As to use in the event a ship would not consent to boarding for inspection. U/S Joseph s [...] | 2006-11-17 06:51:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PREL PARM KNNP MNUC CH AS KN KS JA |
06TOKYO6592 | U/S JOSEPH'S NOVEMBER 06 MEETING WITH ACS ANDO, [...] (C) Summary. On 6 November U/S Joseph and ACS Ando agreed to coordinate as much as practical the formulation and announcement of their respective lists of luxury items to be banned under UNSCR 1718. Asked about the U.S.-proposed UNSCR 1718-related working group, U/S Joseph explained that it w [...] | 2006-11-17 06:56:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR PARM KNNP ASCH CH KS KN JA |
06TOKYO6597 | U.S.-JAPAN-AUSTRALIA TRILATERAL STRESSES NEED FOR [...] (S) Summary. During the November 6 U.S.-Japan-Australia Trilateral on implementation of UNSCR 1718, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph and his counterparts Japanese DFM Tsuneo Nashida and Australian DFM David Richie, agreed upon the need for full and effe [...] | 2006-11-17 07:25:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PREL PARM KNNP PGOV KN JA |
06TOKYO6617 | UNSCR 1718 REPORT SHARED WITH JAPAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-20 07:41:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM PREL XX KN JA |
06TOKYO6639 | JAPAN NGO'S "SHIOKAZE" PROGRAM BROADCASTS NEWS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Investigation Commission on Missing Japanese Probably Related to North Korea (COMJAN),an NGO established to investigate suspected cases of abduction by the DPRK, began transmitting its "Shiokaze" ("Sea Breeze") short-wave radio broadcasts to North Korea in October 2005. The [...] | 2006-11-21 02:12:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KPAO PREL JA KN |
06TOKYO6732 | JAPAN: INVITATION TO UNSCR 1718 IMPLEMENTATION [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-27 08:52:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PREL MNUC PARM KNNP JA KN |
06TOKYO6762 | JAPAN: YES TO UNSCR 1718 INVITATION AND NEW [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-29 06:09:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PREL MNUC PARM KNNP JA KN |
06TOKYO6788 | AGENDA FOR UNSCR 1718 IMPLEMENTATION WORKING GROUP [...] (SBU) Pursuant to reftel instructions, the agenda for the December 8 UNSCR 1718 Implementation Working Group meeting in Washington was delivered November 30 to Mr. Teppei Kanda, Deputy Director of the Non-proliferation, Science and Nuclear Energy Division of MOFA's Foreign Policy Bureau. Kanda [...] | 2006-11-30 08:15:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MNUC PARM KNNP KN JA |
06TOKYO6909 | FORMER LDP OFFICIALS ADMITS LIE ABOUT KOIZUMI DPRK [...] (U) The December 8 edition of Tokyo Shimbun reported that former LDP vice president Taku Yamasaki has admitted that he lied when he told reporters that former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi had expressed a willingness to make a third trip to North Korea. On December 7, Japanese-language news [...] | 2006-12-08 08:40:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV JA KN |
06TOKYO6940 | TOKYO DENIES REQUEST FOR FREEDOM BROADCASTING FROM [...] (U) In response to reftel, on December 8, MOFA Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Northeast Asia Division Deputy Director Yutaka Kashiwabara notified Embassy Political Officer that Tokyo officials would not authorize foreign (i.e. U.S.) radio broadcasts to North Korea from Japanese territory. [...] | 2006-12-12 05:23:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | BBG PHUM PGOV JA KN KS |
06TOKYO6954 | AMBASSADOR AND CCS SHIOZAKI ON NORTH KOREA, CHINA, [...] (S) Summary: Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuhisa Shiozaki outlined Japanese expectations for the upcoming Six-Party Talks during a wide-ranging meeting with the Ambassador on December 11. Shiozaki welcomed the resumption of talks in Beijing, but said Japan is not particularly optimistic about it [...] | 2006-12-13 08:12:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PREL PGOV MARR KN CH JA |
06TOKYO7059 | JAPANESE NGO'S AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS HOST [...] (SBU) Summary. Japan's first legislatively mandated "DPRK Human Rights Week" highlighted the plight of DPRK refugees and of those abducted by North Korea. The series of events, which garnered modest media attention, featured NGO-sponsored conferences and symposia, along with government-hosted [...] | 2006-12-20 04:48:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL JA KN |
06TOKYO709 | JAPAN-DPRK TALKS CONCLUDE WITH ZERO SERIOUSNESS [...] (S) SUMMARY: North Korea showed "zero seriousness" about resolving its bilateral issues with Japan during February 4-8 Japan-DPRK bilateral talks in Beijing, MOFA Asia DG Sasae told visiting CSIS Senior Advisor Robert Einhorn and Political Minister Counselor Michael Meserve on February 8. PM [...] | 2006-02-08 08:46:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC JA KS KN CH |
06TOKYO7193 | ROK FM SONG'S TOKYO VISIT: A REAL "ICEBREAKER" [...] (C) Summary. MOFA and ROK Embassy contacts describe ROK FM Song,s December 26-27 Tokyo visit as &successful8 and &a real icebreaker.8 Song moved to establish a personal relationship with PM Abe and conducted a &heart-to-heart dialogue8 with FM Aso. On bilateral issues, Song asked Japan to: [...] | 2006-12-29 06:45:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV JA KS KN |
06TOKYO756 | JAPAN-DPRK TALKS: FURTHER DETAILS FROM N.E. ASIA [...] (C) SUMMARY: MOFA Northeast Asia Director Ito reported "no progress" resulting from the February 4-8 Japan-DPRK talks despite the 20 hours they spent discussing the abduction issue, security concerns, and normalization of relations. Ito identified the likely DPRK motivations for engaging in [...] | 2006-02-10 09:52:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL PHUM JA KN |
06TOKYO800 | PREVENTING USE OF THE DPRK AS A FLAG OF CONVENIENCE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (S) While in Tokyo to participate in the Asian Senior Level Talks on Nonproliferation (ASTOP III),ISN PDAS Frank Record raised the points contained in reftel A nonpaper with MOFA Northeast Asia Division Director Naoki Ito. Ito responde [...] | 2006-02-14 10:12:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC KNNP EWWT PHSA KN JA |
06TRIPOLI466 | LIBYAN VIEWS ON UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 -- "WE AGREE AND DON'T [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-06 12:48:00 | Embassy Tripoli | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL WMD KNNP MNUC KPAO PTER KN KS LY |
06TRIPOLI586 | RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREA TEST ANNOUNCEMENT [...] (C) Charge met with Ahmed Fitouri, Secretary of American Affairs at the General People's Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation (MFA equivalent) on October 12 and conveyed reftel talking points, stressing the need for swift and stern measures in response to the North Kor [...] | 2006-10-13 12:02:00 | Embassy Tripoli | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN LY |
06TUNIS1694 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-06 13:13:00 | Embassy Tunis | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP TS |
06ULAANBAATAR401 | Speaker's views on Anti-corruption, Money [...] (SBU) Summary: During the Ambassador's May 24 call on Speaker Nyamdorj, he expressed his firm support for the windfall profits tax passed by the State Great Hural (parliament),and opined that the body may override a veto if the President chose to take that step. Companies that expected to [...] | 2006-05-25 06:26:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EINV EMIN ETRD KCRM SNAR PINR MG KN |
06ULAANBAATAR434 | EAP DAS KEITH'S APRIL 27-29 VISIT TO MONGOLIA [...] (C) SUMMARY: During EAP DAS Keith,s meetings with Government of Mongolia (GOM) officials on April 28, Keith expressed appreciation for the GOM,s continuing support in the war against terrorism and its participation in coalitions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Keith reiterated the importance of add [...] | 2006-06-07 06:30:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL EFIN PTER KCRM MG KN |
06ULAANBAATAR452 | DPRK Contract Laborers Decline Sharply [...] (SBU) On June 9, MFA Consular Department Director Ochirjav told visiting Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary Danny Glaser that in recent months there had SIPDIS been a decline in the number of North Korean contract workers, from 200 persons to 50 persons. (Note: In delivering the TIP rep [...] | 2006-06-14 03:26:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM ELAB MG KN |
06ULAANBAATAR615 | Koizumi's Visit to Mongolia: A Feel Good Experience [...] (SBU) Summary: According to the Japanese DCM (protect),Prime Minister Koizumi's August 10-11 visit to Mongolia was a relaxed visit without much new in substance; rather it was a celebration of a relationship untroubled by the political problems Japan has elsewhere in the region. No new aid [...] | 2006-08-14 07:16:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID ECON MG JA KN |
06ULAANBAATAR682 | CODEL KOLBE DISCUSSES DPRK REFUGEE ISSUES, MORE [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: Mongolian General Intelligence Agency (GIA) officials told visiting CODEL Kolbe that since 1998 Mongolia had facilitated the resettlement in South Korea of 1,976 North Koreans and that 136 were presently in Mongolia being processed. To date, all North Koreans crossing into Mong [...] | 2006-09-12 07:53:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PHUM PREF EAID MG KN KS |
06ULAANBAATAR838 | MONGOLIAN IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1718 -- SHIPS [...] (SBU) MFA Director for Multilateral Relations Enkhtsetseg told E/P chief on November 20 that she expects Mongolia will have its report to the UN Security Council on implementation of UNSCR 1718 ready sometime during the week of November 27. She said that MFA has asked various ministries and ag [...] | 2006-11-20 07:53:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL KNNP EWWT MG KN |
06USUNNEWYORK1379 | UNSC UNANIMOUSLY CONDEMNS DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES, [...] The UN Security Council voted unanimously on Saturday, July 15 to condemn the recent North Korean missile launches. Resolution 1695 (2006) demands that North Korea "suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile programme" and calls on member states to prevent "missile and missile-re [...] | 2006-07-18 13:26:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR KNNP PARM UNSC KN |
06USUNNEWYORK1527 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PREVENTING DPRK FINANCIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-11 13:48:00 | USUN New York | SECRET | AORC KN KNNP MNUC PARM |
06USUNNEWYORK1540 | S/E LEFKOWITZ MEETING WITH SOUTH KOREAN PERM REP [...] (C) Summary: Special Envoy Jay Lefkowitz met with South Korean Perm Rep Choi Young-jin to discuss North Korean human rights resolutions this fall at the UN General Assembly Third Committee and the UN Human Rights Council. They also discussed refugees, the Kaesong Industrial Complex and a poss [...] | 2006-08-15 18:26:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREF PREL UNGA UNHCR UNHRC KN KS |
06USUNNEWYORK1542 | S/E LEFKOWITZ MEETING WITH VIETNAMESE PERM REP [...] (C) Summary: Special Envoy Jay Lefkowitz met with Vietnamese Perm Rep Le Luong Minh to discuss North Korean refugees. While professing a lack of knowledge about North Korean refugees in Vietnam, Perm Rep Minh took note of our interest in this issue and said he would report this to his capital [...] | 2006-08-15 20:44:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PHUM PGOV KN KS VM |
06USUNNEWYORK1572 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PREVENTING DPRK ABUSE OF THE [...] As a follow up to the demarche Mission delivered on August 8th to acting UN Controller Jay Karia concerning currency transactions between United Nations agencies and the government of North Korea (DPRK) (ref B),Mission asked the following UN entities whether they have ongoing activities in DP [...] | 2006-08-18 16:13:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC EAID KN KNNP MNUC PARM |
06USUNNEWYORK1665 | FOLLOW-UP TO UNDP DEMARCHE:DPRK ABUSE OF THE UN [...] (S) As a follow up to the demarche Mission delivered on August 16th to Darshak Shah, Director and Comptroller of UNDP and Julie Anne Mejia, UNDP Treasurer, concerning currency transactions between United Nations agencies and the government of North Korea (DPRK) (ref B),Mission met with Mr. Sh [...] | 2006-08-30 20:02:00 | USUN New York | SECRET | AORC EAID KN KNNP MNUC PARM |
06USUNNEWYORK1932 | UNSC/DPRK: COUNCIL MEMBERS CONDEMN TEST, PREPARE [...] (C) Summary. The Security Council met on the morning of October 9 to discuss the DPRK's announced test of a nuclear weapon. It took less than thirty minutes for each of the Council's fifteen members to condemn, without reservation, the DPRK's actions. Ambassador Bolton introduced elements of [...] | 2006-10-10 18:49:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM UNSC KN |
06USUNNEWYORK1978 | UNSC/DPRK: COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTS RESOLUTION [...] On Saturday, October 14 the Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1718, in response to the proclaimed test of a nuclear weapon by the DPRK on Monday, October 9. Following negotiations on the morning of October 14 among the P-5 and Japan, the draft resolution was introduced to the Cou [...] | 2006-10-14 21:09:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC KNNP KN |
06USUNNEWYORK2117 | UNSC/DPRK: SANCTIONS COMMITTEE AGREES ON CHEM/BIO [...] (C) Summary. The DPRK Sanctions Committee has agreed on a list of chemical and biological weapons-related items to be included under the sanctions provisions of Resolution 1718. The Committee will now move to a discussion of its own internal guidelines, while simultaneously considering amendm [...] | 2006-11-03 22:01:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP UNSC KN |
06USUNNEWYORK2170 | UNSC/DPRK: PROMINENT PANEL PUSHES FOR SECURITY [...] (U) Summary. Elie Wiesel, Vaclev Havel and Kjell Bondevik told an audience of UN delegaQand officials that the DPRK had failed to protect its citQs and was systemQally carrying out crimes against humanity. As such, the Security Council had a responsibility to act, under the doctrine of "resp [...] | 2006-11-20 15:00:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM UNSC KN |
06USUNNEWYORK2273 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED:UNDP ACTIVITIES IN NORTH [...] (S) Summary. Ambassador Wallace met with Kemal Dervis, Administrator of UNDP, on Tuesday, December 19, to deliver a demarche regarding UNDP activities in North Korea (DPRK). Ambassador Wolff was scheduled to deliver the demarche with Ambassador Wallace, but was unable to attend due to a last m [...] | 2006-12-21 19:52:00 | USUN New York | SECRET | EAID KFPC KN KNNP KUNR PINR PREL UNDP |
06VATICAN215 | NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST: HOLY SEE FAVORS DISARMAMENT [...] (SBU) Charge d'affaires raised issue of North Korean October 8 nuclear test with Holy See Undersecretary for Relations with States (i.e., deputy foreign minister) Pietro Parolin during an October 10 meeting on another subject. Parolin said at the time that the Holy See had not yet had time to [...] | 2006-10-11 15:31:00 | Embassy Vatican | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL VT KN PARM KNNP |
06VIENNA2109 | DEMARCHE TO AUSTRIA: GAERC AND NORTH KOREA [...] (SBU) EconPolCouns delivered reftel demarches on July 14 to Austrian MFA European correspondent Andreas Riecken and deputy European Correspondent Klaus Famira. Riecken and Famira made the following substantive comments. 2. (C) Iraq has been taken off the agenda, although there will likel [...] | 2006-07-17 07:26:00 | Embassy Vienna | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EUN KN AU |
06VIENNA2699 | DEMARCHE TO AUSTRIA ON U.S. VIEWS OF UNSC [...] (SBU) EconPolCouns delivered reftel points on September 8 to Dorothea Auer, the Assistant Secretary-level Driector of the Austrian MFA's Arms Control and Disarmament bureau. Alexander Kmennt, Auer's deputy for nuclear issues, also participated in the meeting. 2. (C) Auer and Kemnnt agreed [...] | 2006-09-11 11:45:00 | Embassy Vienna | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN KS |
06VIENNA2968 | AUSTRIA VERY CONCERNED WITH POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN [...] (C) On October 4, Ambassador met with Johannes Kyrle, the MFA's Secretary General, and Nikolaus Scherk, Director of the MFA's Asia Division, to present reftel concerns regarding a possible North Korean nuclear test. The Ambassador thanked the GoA for working with Austrian banks and the Treasu [...] | 2006-10-04 15:19:00 | Embassy Vienna | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN AU |
06VIENNA3020 | AUSTRIAN RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST [...] (C) On October 10, Charge met with Thomas Mayr-Harting, the MFA's Political Director, and Ambassador Nikolaus Scherk, Director of the MFA's Asia Division, to deliver ref A talking points on North Korea,s announced nuclear test. 2. (C) Charge emphasized the extreme gravity of the situation [...] | 2006-10-11 16:24:00 | Embassy Vienna | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PARM PREL KN AU |
06VIENNA3037 | FOLLOW-UP ON NORTH KOREA: EUROPEANS WILL NOT [...] (C) On October 12, Nikolaus Scherk, the Assistant Secretary-level Director of the Austrian MFA,s Asia SIPDIS Division, called the DCM to follow-up on reftel conversation. 2. (C) Scherk referenced a meeting in Brussels that he attended the previous day with European colleagues. During [...] | 2006-10-13 09:04:00 | Embassy Vienna | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PARM PREL KN AU |
06VIENNA3091 | AUSTRIA IN FULL AGREEMENT ON UNSCR 1718 AND NORTH [...] (SBU) EconPolCouns delivered ref (a) demarche on October 17 to Nikolaus Scherk, the Austrian MFA's (assistant secretary-equivalent) Director for Asia. SIPDIS 2. (C) Scherk said Austria agrees entirely with our points, and backs implementation of UNSCR 1718. He said the MFA had sent th [...] | 2006-10-18 13:05:00 | Embassy Vienna | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM KN AU |
06VIENNA3224 | AUSTRIA ON UNSCR 1718 AND NORTH KOREA [...] (SBU) EconPolCouns delivered reftel demarche on November 3 to Dorothea Auer, the Austrian MFA's assistant secretary-level non-proliferation director. Auer undertook SIPDIS to share reftel material with relevant portions of the Austrian government. 2. (C) Auer expressed appreciation fo [...] | 2006-11-03 14:50:00 | Embassy Vienna | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM KN AU |
06VIENNA3350 | DELIVERY TO AUSTRIA OF U.S. REPORT ON EFFORTS [...] (SBU) EconPolCouns delivered reftel report on November 17 to Peter Huber, the Austrian Foreign Ministry's acting A/S-level UN Affairs director. 2. (SBU) Huber noted that the European Commission was working on a similar report. One of the problems the Commission was facing was how to defi [...] | 2006-11-17 15:18:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP PARM PREL XX KN AU |
06VIENTIANE509 | ROK EMBASSY ASKED TO APPROACH GOL ON 10 DPRK [...] (C) Summary: The ROK Foreign Ministry has asked its Embassy in Vientiane to approach the GoL to seek a "humanitarian" solution for 10 DPRK citizens currently imprisoned in Luang Prabang province. The ROK Embassy intends to raise the case of these 10 with the Deputy Foreign Minister, but -- lik [...] | 2006-06-06 09:08:00 | Embassy Vientiane | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREF PREL KN LA |
06VIENTIANE536 | LAO RELEASE 10 NORTH KOREAN ASYLUM SEEKERS AND TWO [...] (C) Summary: The South Korean Embassy has told us that the Lao police in Luang Prabang had released 10 North Korean asylum seekers and their two South Korean escorts detained since last week (reftel). The two South Koreans have already departed Laos for Thailand; the 10 North Koreans are in Vi [...] | 2006-06-12 10:02:00 | Embassy Vientiane | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREF PREL KN LA |
06WARSAW2152 | POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TESTS [...] (U) DCM delivered reftel points on possible North Korean nuclear tests to MFA U/S Witold Wasczykowski on October 5, adding the suggestion that any public statements by the GOP in support of the U.S. position would be welcomed. DCM and U/S Waszczykowski will discuss the issue further in a prev [...] | 2006-10-05 14:02:00 | Embassy Warsaw | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN PARM KNNP |
06WARSAW2176 | NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST ANNOUNCEMENT: POLAND [...] (C) In the course of a previously scheduled meeting October 9 with MFA U/S Witold Waszczykowski, DCM delivered the substance of Ref A. Waszczykowski indicated that the GOP fully supported the U.S. position on the North Korean announcement of a nuclear test. MFA Director for East Asia & Pacif [...] | 2006-10-11 10:06:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KN PARM KNNP PINR PL |
06WARSAW2224 | NORTH KOREA: POLISH MFA ASKS FOR INTENSIFIED [...] (C) SUMMARY. MFA East Asia Pacific Department Director Jacek Najder invited Pol External Chief in for a lengthy discussion of Polish policy on North Korea, which culminated in a request for intensified bilateral consultations. Poloff took advantage of the opportunity to deliver Ref A demarche [...] | 2006-10-18 14:37:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP PL KN |
06WELLINGTON507 | FOREIGN MINISTER PETERS CONDEMNS N.KOREA MISSILE [...] (C) On July 5, Foreign Minister Peters issued a strongly-worded statement condemning North Korea's missile tests. David Taylor, Director of the North Asian Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) says that Peters rang the Ministry from his official travels in Hungary to [...] | 2006-07-06 02:42:00 | Embassy Wellington | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV NZ KN |
06WELLINGTON778 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO NEW ZEALAND MINISTRY OF [...] (C) In response to reftels, CDA Keegan delivered talking points this afternoon to John McKinnon, Deputy Secretary at New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs SIPDIS and Trade (MFAT) accompanied by Brian Sanders Deputy Director of the North Asia Division at MFAT. McKinnon said he agreed wit [...] | 2006-10-05 18:14:00 | Embassy Wellington | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP MNUC PARM PREL UNSC KN |
06WELLINGTON798 | RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST ANNOUNCEMENT [...] (C) In response to reftel, CDA Keegan delivered talking points this afternoon to David Taylor, Director North Asia Division at New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) accompanied by Carolyn Schwalger, Senior Policy Officer in the North Asia Division at MFAT. 2. (C) Mr. T [...] | 2006-10-11 05:19:00 | Embassy Wellington | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PREL PARM NZ KN |
06WELLINGTON834 | UNSCR 1718: NEW ZEALAND SEEKS GUIDANCE AS IT [...] (SBU) This message contains an action request, at paragraph 8. 2. (C) Summary: In 15 recent speeches, NZ leaders have condemned North Korea's nuclear test and urged the DPRK to return to the six-party talks. The leaders are also pushing their ministries to implement UNSCR 1718 as soon as [...] | 2006-10-25 17:33:00 | Embassy Wellington | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PREL PARM NZ KN |
06WELLINGTON967 | E.O. 13382 ENTITIES -- EXAMPLES OF PROLIFERATION [...] (S) On December 6, PE Couns delivered reftel information to David Taylor, Director of the North Asia Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Taylor said that the information will greatly help NZ officials understand the range of proliferation activities to watch for. He also s [...] | 2006-12-07 04:51:00 | Embassy Wellington | SECRET | KNNP PARM PREL PGOV NZ KN |
06YEREVAN1390 | ARMENIA SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL CONDEMNATION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-05 12:59:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP KN AM |
06YEREVAN1425 | ARMENIA RECEPTIVE TO DPRK NUCLEAR TEST DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-11 13:04:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN AM |
06YEREVAN1450 | ARMENIA PUBLICY EXPRESSES CONCERN ABOUT DPRK [...] (SBU) In an October 12 meeting with acting MFA press spokesman Vladimir Karapetian, PAO and IO renewed our request (reftel demarche) that the Armenian MFA release an appropriate statement condemning North Korea's nuclear test. The following day, the MFA released a statement to local media, whic [...] | 2006-10-16 12:13:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KNNP KPAO KN AM |
06YEREVAN1507 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNSCR 1718 [...] (C) We delivered reftel points to Valery Mkrtumian, head of the MFA's International Organizations Department, on October 16. Mkrtumian responded October 26, that the GOAM would cooperate with the United States. However, he commented, as he has in the past, that Armenia is very far removed fro [...] | 2006-10-27 04:12:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN AM |
06YEREVAN1626 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. REPORT ON UNSCR 1718 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-20 13:33:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL KNNP KN AM |
06YEREVAN905 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN [...] (SBU) We delivered reftel points to MFA Department for Arms Control and International Security Counselor Vartuhi Asaturian on July 6. Asaturian said the GOAM also was concerned about the July 4-5 North Korean missile tests, and hoped for a peaceful solution to the situation. She said the GOA [...] | 2006-07-06 10:56:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KN PARM KNNP AM |
06ZAGREB1205 | CROATIA EXPRESSES PUBLIC CONCERN ABOUT NORTH [...] (SBU) Ambassador raised reftel points with MFA Assistant Minister Neven Pelicaric on October 4. Drawing from reftel guidance, Ambassador also noted that this was not just a U.S. problem, but a problem for the entire world. Pelicaric agreed that the threat needed to be dealt with on a global b [...] | 2006-10-05 10:07:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KN HR |
06ZAGREB1457 | GOC TO IMPLEMENT SANCTIONS AGAINST NORTH KOREA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-08 13:49:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL KNNP HR KN |
07ADDISABABA1096 | ETHIOPIA: DEMARCHE TO ETHIOPIA OVER NORTH KOREAN [...] (S/NF) Ambassador delivered demarche points on steps Ethiopia is taking to diversify its military production units away from imports from North Korea (ref C) to Prime Minister Meles April 10. Meles noted that the goods imported from North Korea were primarily chemicals for ammunition producti [...] | 2007-04-12 12:30:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PARM MASS MCAP ET KN RS IN CH |
07ADDISABABA1221 | ETHIOPIA: COMBATING COUNTERFEITING AND MONEY [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: In response to the discovery in Germany of counterfeit U.S. currency ("supernotes") from Ethiopia over two years ago, the Treasury Department in coordination with the Secret Service and the State Department began working with Ethiopia's central bank. In the near future, Treasur [...] | 2007-04-19 15:04:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET | EFIN KCRM SNAR KN ET GM |
07ADDISABABA1743 | FINDING ALTERNATIVES TO DPRK TRADE AND STOPPING [...] (S/NF) Summary: Embassy Addis has pressed Ethiopian senior officials at every ministry and at every level to establish alternatives to North Korean trade and military ties. Ethiopia has significantly reduced trade with North Korea and is moving forward on phasing out the country's sole ammunit [...] | 2007-06-05 09:32:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PARM MARR MASS MCAP ECON KN ET |
07ADDISABABA205 | SOMALIA: ETHIOPIAN STATE MINISTER TO ANNOUNCE [...] (C) SUMMARY. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tekeda informed Ambassador on January 23 that he was preparing a public statement on the Ethiopian military's withdrawal from Somalia, following consultations between Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (TFG) President Yusuf and Ethiopian [...] | 2007-01-24 13:09:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS MASS SO ET KE KN |
07ADDISABABA3528 | PRIME MINISTER MELES ON NORTH KOREAN ARMS [...] (S/NF) Ambassador and ORA chief met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles on December 10 in follow-up to prior meetings on North Korean relations. The Ambassador expressed appreciation for opening up Ethiopia's munitions factory in Ambo, which operates in connection with North Korea, to a visit [...] | 2007-12-13 05:29:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PARM MARR MASS MCAP KN ET |
07ANKARA1545 | TURKEY REVIEWING REQUEST TO DENY OVERFLIGHT [...] (S) Per reftel request, we met with MFA Aviation Department Head Hamit Olcay and South Asia Department Head Murat Yoruk on June 18 to request that Turkey deny overflight clearance to reftel Syrian Arab Airlines aircraft, in accordance with UNSCR 1718. Olcay checked with the MFA flight clearan [...] | 2007-06-18 10:20:00 | Embassy Ankara | SECRET | EAIR PARM PREL MNUC TU KN SY AM KZ TI TX UZ |
07ASHGABAT599 | TURKMENISTAN RESPONSE TO SYRIAN OVERFLIGHT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-18 09:36:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR PARM PREL MNUC KN SY AM KZ KG TI TX UZ |
07ASHGABAT604 | TURKMENISTAN DENIES OVERFLIGHT TO SYRIAN FLIGHT [...] (S) Turkmenistan's Foreign Affairs Deputy Chairman Rashit Meredov called in Charge on June 19 to inform her that the flight referred to in ref b had requested overflight both to Pyonyang and back. The flight had reported it was carrying baby food. Meredov said the government had approved the [...] | 2007-06-19 12:20:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | SECRET | EAIR PARM PREL MNUC KN SY AM KZ KG TI TX UZ |
07ASUNCION286 | PARAGAUY: DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-05 17:48:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR PA |
07ATHENS2345 | GREECE CONFIRMS MISSILE PARTS INCLUDED IN SUSPECT [...] (S) A/Pol Counselor met 12/12 with MFA Senior Non-Proliferation officer Dionyssios Kyvetos and MFA non-proliferation officer Photis Bourloyannis. They noted that Greece had "finally" received a formal report from France on 12/10 of the French experts' analysis of the contents of the cargo de [...] | 2007-12-12 14:38:00 | Embassy Athens | SECRET | PARM PREL KNNP ETTC EWWT GR FRN KN SY |
07BAKU376 | AZERBAIJAN INFORMED OF IRAN DEFENSE INDUSTRIES [...] (C) Embassy Iran Watcher delivered reftel nonpaper to MFA America's Desk Officers Elchin Bashirov and Tamerlan Vahabov on April 5. Bashirov and Vahabov thanked us for informing them about the new designation and promised to investigate whether the GOAJ had any dealings with Iran's Defense In [...] | 2007-04-05 11:11:00 | Embassy Baku | CONFIDENTIAL | KN KNNP PARM PREL IR AJ |
07BANGKOK1575 | VISIT OF SENK SENIOR ADVISOR CHRISTIAN WHITON [...] (C) Summary. Christian Whiton, Senior Advisor to the Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea (SENK),explained to Thai government and UNHCR officials the objectives the SENK was pursuing related to refugees, North Korean human rights, and political change in North Korea. He expressed a [...] | 2007-03-16 03:54:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM TH KS KN |
07BANGKOK1894 | PRM DAS RYAN VISIT TO THAILAND: NORTH KOREAN [...] (C) Summary. During a March 23-26 visit to Bangkok, PRM Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Kelly Ryan observed extremely overcrowded conditions for North Koreans in the Bangkok Immigration Detention Center (IDC). She interviewed restless North Korean refugees who have expressed interest in [...] | 2007-03-30 08:44:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PREL TH KN KS |
07BANGKOK2404 | THAI SHIFT POLICY ON ROK PROCESSING OF NORTH [...] Summary. The RTG informed the ROK Embassy on April 26 that ROK processing of North Korean refugees can no longer include a UNHCR role and the location of processing must be dispersed to other locations besides Bangkok. The RTG reaffirmed that there will be no deportations of North Koreans t [...] | 2007-04-27 10:21:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL KN KS |
07BANGKOK2405 | EVIDENCE OF MISREPRESENTATION BY PERSONS SEEKING [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para. 7. 2. (C) Summary. Recent events have revealed evidence of misrepresentation of nationality by persons seeking U.S. resettlement as North Korean refugees. At least six persons, and possibly more, of North Korean origin who are waiting for [...] | 2007-04-27 10:23:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL TH KN KS |
07BANGKOK3176 | (C) INTERPRETERS FOR NORTH KOREAN REFUGEE PROCESSING [...] (C) Ref emails discussed planning for creation of a pool of Korean language interpreters to handle future North Korean refugee processing in the region. The Embassy spouse who has been interpreting for DHS interviews in Thailand and other regional countries will depart post at the end of June. [...] | 2007-06-08 01:26:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF KN KS |
07BANGKOK3398 | REQUEST TO PROCESS 24 NORTH KOREANS IN BANGKOK [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (C) On Thursday, June 14, 2007, Thai Immigration Commissioner gave Embassy Bangkok the green light to process 24 North Koreans currently under U.S. refugee resettlment program consideration. Embassy will shortly initiate fingerprints o [...] | 2007-06-19 08:48:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM KN KS |
07BANGKOK3755 | EMBASSY DISCUSSIONS WITH RTG ON HMONG AND NORTH [...] (C) Summary. During a July 2 discussion with MFA PermSec, Ambassador encouraged RTG establishment of a screening mechanism for all Lao Hmong asylum seekers and movement of the Nong Khai Hmong to a more suitable location. The PermSec responded that the RTG was in a standoff with the Lao gover [...] | 2007-07-09 08:44:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL TH LA KS KN |
07BANGKOK377 | NEXT STEPS ON NORTH KOREAN ASYLUM SEEKERS IN PHNOM [...] (C) Per reftel, Refcoord contacted UNHCR on January 19 to encourage it to instruct UNHCR Phnom Penh to interview expeditiously the four North Koreans who have expressed interest in U.S. resettlement. UNHCR Deputy Regional Representative Giuseppe De Vincentis responded that UNHCR expected to [...] | 2007-01-19 02:52:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF CB KN |
07BANGKOK5551 | CORRECTED DOBS FOR PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED NORTH [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para. 3. 2. (C) Post noted inaccuracies in Dates of Birth (DOB) of 24 North Korean refugees that the Department previously authorized to process in Reftel (A). Correct DOBs were uploaded into WRAPS after authorization, so SAO processing should not [...] | 2007-10-25 08:13:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM KN KS |
07BEIJING1102 | FEBRUARY 15 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points made at the February 15 MFA press conference were: -- Six-Party Talks have entered a "substantive stage." The Spokesperson outlined the structure of working groups and called for the United States and DPRK to resolve financial issues. -- China is ready to expand imports from th [...] | 2007-02-15 10:28:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD UNSC CH KN JA IR IN RS XA |
07BEIJING1362 | MARCH 1 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS [...] Key points made at the March 1 MFA press conference were: -- China expects a positive outcome from talks in New York between DPRK VFM Kim Kye-gwan and A/S Hill. -- The Spokesperson repeated the schedule for Deputy Secretary Negroponte's visit. SIPDIS -- China hopes Iran will abide by [...] | 2007-03-01 11:53:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD ELAB IR KN JA CH GH NP |
07BEIJING1761 | MARCH 15 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, BDA, [...] Key points made at the March 15 MFA press conference were: -- China deeply regrets the U.S. Treasury Department ruling on Banco Delta Asia and seeks a solution conducive to the spirit of the Six-Party Talks and beneficial to Macau's stability. -- The denuclearization working group will mee [...] | 2007-03-15 10:55:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MNUC KN KS JA CH PK |
07BEIJING1795 | MARCH 16 PREMIER WEN JIABAO NPC PRESS CONFERENCE: [...] At his March 16 press conference immediately following conclusion of the National People's Congress (NPC),Premier Wen Jiabao made the following key points: -- China's anti-satellite (ASAT) test was neither aimed at nor threatened any country and did not violate any international treaties. [...] | 2007-03-16 15:12:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM MARR CH JA TW KN |
07BEIJING1887 | MARCH 20 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points made at the March 20 MFA press conference were: -- The Sixth Round of Six-Party Talks opened with bilateral consultations and an opening ceremony. China hopes the agreement reached on Banco Delta Asia will be conducive to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. The Spokesm [...] | 2007-03-20 11:08:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MNUC KN RS IR JA CH AS PP FR |
07BEIJING189 | JANUARY 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: ANTI-TERROR RAID, [...] Key Points at the January 9 MFA Press Conference were: -- Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region public security forces "responded to resistance" at a terrorist training camp of the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM),killing 18 terrorists and arresting 17. -- China firmly opposes the Unite [...] | 2007-01-09 12:37:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER KN KS JA TW CH |
07BEIJING1966 | MARCH 22 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points made at the March 22 MFA press conference were: -- The Six-Party Talks continued with bilateral meetings despite reports that DPRK VFM Kim Kye-Gwan was at the airport ready to depart Beijing. -- The Talks have run into "unexpected" technical and procedural problems regarding the [...] | 2007-03-22 10:05:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MNUC KN KS JP CH FR SU |
07BEIJING2059 | MARCH 27 PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, PM WEN [...] Key points made at the March 27 MFA press conference were: -- The MFA Spokesman said no date has been set for the next round of Six-Party Talks, discussed DAS Glaser's visit on the Banco Delta Asia issue and ducked other questions about why last week's Talks broke down. -- Premier Wen will [...] | 2007-03-27 10:54:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC CH KN KS JA RS ST SP IN PK |
07BEIJING2096 | MARCH 29 MFA PRESS BRIEFING [...] Key points made at the March 29 MFA press conference were: -- China has always viewed the Six-Party Talks "rationally" with neither pessimism nor optimism. -- The "so-called" stealing of United States military secrets was groundless and had ulterior motives. -- It is unfair for the Unite [...] | 2007-03-29 10:49:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC XV CH KN KS JA RS CE PP SU NUIN |
07BEIJING2100 | UNHCR'S BEIJING REPRESENTATIVE DISCUSSES REFUGEES [...] (S) Some 160 refugees and 62 asylum seekers are currently receiving UNHCR protection in Beijing, including individuals from North Korea, Pakistan, Kashmir, Iran and Iraq, UNHCR Regional Representative for China and Mongolia Veerapong Vonguarotai told Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population R [...] | 2007-03-29 12:00:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PREF PREL KN CH |
07BEIJING2130 | HU JINTAO'S UPBEAT VISIT TO RUSSIA: EXTENDING [...] (C) Chinese scholars say President Hu Jintao's March 26-28 visit to Russia solidified the China-Russia political strategic partnership and helped expand that partnership to economic and cultural fields. Given the Hu-Putin consensus on most bilateral and international political issues, includi [...] | 2007-03-30 09:37:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ENRG RS CH ZK KN |
07BEIJING2138 | HU JINTAO'S UPBEAT VISIT TO RUSSIA: EXTENDING [...] (C) Chinese scholars say President Hu Jintao's March 26-28 visit to Russia solidified the China-Russia political strategic partnership and helped expand that partnership to economic and cultural fields. Given the Hu-Putin consensus on most bilateral and international political issues, includi [...] | 2007-04-02 01:06:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ENRG RS CH ZK KN |
07BEIJING2250 | APRIL 5 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the April 5 MFA Press Conference were: -- The Spokesman avoided placing blame for difficulties in the Six-Party Talks process, in response to questions by reporters about the Talks "falling apart." -- Vice Admiral Wu Shengli is visiting the United States from April 1-8 and [...] | 2007-04-05 10:08:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC KPAL KN KS JA CH AO TC IS SA |
07BEIJING2443 | APRIL 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, BDA, [...] Key Points at the April 12 MFA Press Conference by MFA Spokesman Qin Gang were: -- Asked repeatedly about BDA, Qin said China hopes the situation can be properly resolved as soon as possible, that the handling of the BDA issue will be conducive to the social and financial stability of Macau [...] | 2007-04-12 10:21:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC KN KS VM JA KG CD IN SU |
07BEIJING2514 | STAFFDEL MIXTER DISCUSSES NORTHEAST ASIAN [...] (SBU) China Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Japan expert Jin Xide told Staffdel Mixter that Premier Wen's visit to Japan aims to enhance China's image in the minds of the Japanese public. Energy, including cooperation on energy conservation and the dispute over gas in the East China Sea, is [...] | 2007-04-17 01:26:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SENV CH JA KS KN |
07BEIJING2543 | APRIL 17 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, PM [...] Key points at the April 17 MFA Press Conference made by MFA Spokesman Liu Jianchao were: -- The Banco Delta Asia issue is close to being resolved but the DPRK still "needs confirmation" before moving ahead with the implementation of the initial actions. -- The MFA has noted reports of acti [...] | 2007-04-17 10:59:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SENV MNUC ASEAN KS KN SU CU JA MN SN |
07BEIJING2632 | APRIL 19 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, BDA, [...] Key points at the April 19 MFA Press Conference made by MFA Spokesman Liu Jianchao were: -- The spokesman repeated previous statements that the relevant parties are close to solving the BDA issue, but some technical questions remain. -- China says now is "not the proper time" for sanctions [...] | 2007-04-19 09:06:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC KS KN SU JA CA CO |
07BEIJING2746 | APRIL 24 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, BDA, [...] Key points at the April 24 MFA Press Conference made by MFA Spokesman Liu Jianchao were: -- Technical questions remain on the Banco Delta Asia issue, specifically how DPRK parties can acquire their money through normal transfer of funds. -- Liu made no comment on whether FDA officials woul [...] | 2007-04-24 09:05:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC KS KN IN PK AF RS |
07BEIJING2812 | APRIL 26 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: BDA, DPRK-BURMA, [...] Key points at the April 26 MFA Press Conference made by MFA Spokesman Liu Jianchao were: -- Relevant parties are still making contact and consultations in an effort to solve the BDA issue. -- The MFA has taken note of reports of the arrests of United States citizens in Tibet where the case [...] | 2007-04-26 11:17:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC KS KN CA FR BM ET |
07BEIJING3063 | MAY 8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: ARMS SALES TO SUDAN; [...] Key points at the May 8 MFA Press Conference made by MFA Spokesman Jiang Yu were: -- The MFA said arms sales to Sudan are limited to conventional weapons and such sales to African nations are generally "small-scale." -- In light of PM Abe's reported gift to the Yasukuni Shrine, China hope [...] | 2007-05-08 10:29:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD SU JA KN CA PM MX IV RW VM |
07BEIJING3261 | MAY 15 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: TRADE AND SED; SUDAN; [...] Key points at the May 15 MFA Press Conference were: -- United States-China trade is "win-win," trade frictions are natural given the volume of trade and China has made efforts to revalue the rmb. Such topics will be discussed in the upcoming Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED). -- China pla [...] | 2007-05-15 11:27:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD CH SU JA XA XW VM PM KS KN ZK |
07BEIJING3321 | MAY 17 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: BDA FUNDS; AFRICA [...] Key points at the May 17 MFA Press Conference were: -- The MFA has taken note of reports from the DPRK Foreign Ministry that BDA funds are being moved. -- Jiang reiterated that assistance to African nations has "no political strings attached." -- The MFA has taken note of reports that th [...] | 2007-05-17 10:33:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD SU JA XA XW KS KN SO AS UK HR FR |
07BEIJING3535 | MAY 24 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN, ENVOY TO SUDAN, [...] Key points at the May 24 MFA Press Conference were: -- IAEA and UNSC decisions must be implemented, but all parties must intensify diplomatic efforts so as to arrive at an enduring, comprehensive solution that serves the interests of all, said the spokeswoman. -- China hopes the Sudanese G [...] | 2007-05-24 10:23:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD SU JA KN IR PM BM MX IN GM |
07BEIJING376 | JANUARY 16 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: EAST ASIA SUMMIT, [...] Key points made at the January 16 MFA press conference: -- China supports the East Asia Summit (EAS),believes ASEAN-Plus-Three is the main venue for regional cooperation and discussed the Korean Peninsula during a PRC-Japan-ROK trilateral meeting in Cebu, Philippines. -- Premier Wen discu [...] | 2007-01-16 11:49:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ASEAN PTER KN CH |
07BEIJING3770 | NE ASIAN TRILATERAL DISCUSSES DPRK, CENTRAL ASIA [...] (C) The June 3 Northeast Asian Trilateral Foreign Minister's Meeting focused on discussion of the North Korean nuclear issue, regional cooperation and policies towards Central Asia and the Middle East, MFA Asia Department Multilateral Affairs Division Deputy Director He Xiangqi told poloff. T [...] | 2007-06-05 10:12:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ENRG JA KN KS CH ZK XF |
07BEIJING3892 | PAKISTANIS FEARING DEPORTATION HIDE OUT AT UNHCR [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-08 09:59:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PREF PREL ASEC KN KS CH |
07BEIJING3948 | JUNE 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: AMERICAN TARIFFS, [...] Key points at the June 12 MFA Press Conference were: -- China opposes politicization of economic issues and will respond if Congress drafts legislation raising tariffs on Chinese goods. -- EVFM Dai will meet Deputy Secretary Negroponte for the 4th Strategic Dialogue June 20-21 in Washingto [...] | 2007-06-12 10:33:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM ETRD KOLY KPAL GE KS KN SU IR AS |
07BEIJING398 | EAP PDAS STEPHENS DISCUSSES KOREA WITH CCID [...] (C) Resumption of the Six-Party Talks in December 2006 was highly significant and no easy task, Miao Weicheng, Acting Director General for Asia at the International Department of the Communist Party Central Committee (CCID),told visiting EAP PDAS Kathy Stephens on January 16. Financial issues [...] | 2007-01-17 12:57:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CH KN KS |
07BEIJING399 | MILITARY THINK TANKERS STRESS TAIWAN CONCERNS TO [...] (C) Academics from military-related think tanks stressed to EAP PDAS Kathleen Stephens that Taiwan remains the most important security issue in the U.S.-China relationship. Following an overwhelming stress on Taiwan, they also noted North Korea, security for the Olympics and potential differen [...] | 2007-01-17 13:16:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ASEC KOLY CH TW KN JA KS |
07BEIJING4010 | JUNE 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points at the June 14 MFA Press Conference were: -- China has taken note of reports indicating the imminent transfer of North Korean funds from Macau's Banco Delta Asia and hopes relevant parties take steps toward denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. -- Not responding directly to [...] | 2007-06-14 11:53:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM EFIN KJUS KS KN RS PO VM NU IZ |
07BEIJING4084 | CHINESE INFORMED OF ADDITIONAL E.O. 13382 [...] (C) Poloff informed MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Missile Division Third Secretary He Yi on May 18 of six new Iranian entities designated under Executive Order 13382 for activities supporting Iran's nuclear program. Poloff emphasized that such designations are part of our efforts [...] | 2007-06-18 09:43:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP KN IR EUN CH |
07BEIJING413 | JANUARY 18 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: A/S HILL'S DPRK [...] Key points made at the January 18 MFA press conference were: -- China welcomes the meeting between Assistant Secretary Hill and DPRK nuclear envoy Kim Kye-Gwan in Berlin and supports direct contact between the sides. -- The MFA confirmed A/S Hill's planned visit to Beijing "in the coming [...] | 2007-01-18 23:00:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KIRF CH XA KN JA |
07BEIJING4132 | JUNE 19 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, TIP [...] Key points at the June 19 MFA Press Conference were: -- The spokesman said the DPRK's invitation to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) affirms the DPRK's political will to implement the initial actions of the February 13 Joint Document. -- The Chinese Government places importanc [...] | 2007-06-19 10:44:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM EFIN ETTC KN JA IZ SU SP PM VT CH |
07BEIJING4190 | JUNE 21 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: A/S HILL AND FM YANG'S [...] Key points at the June 21 MFA Press Conference were: -- China hopes A/S Hill's visit to the DPRK will help to implement he Initial Actions Agreement and to improve Unied States-DPRK relations. -- FM Yang will visit the DPRK July 2-4. -- Population and developed nations' contributions to [...] | 2007-06-21 09:37:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SENV KS KN IZ MG JA SU ID NL CH |
07BEIJING4301 | JUNE 26 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, A/S [...] Key points at the June 26 MFA Press Conference were: -- The MFA thanked all parties for their efforts in solving the BDA issue, but gave reporters no information on when the Six-Party Talks would resume. -- IAEA DDG Heinonen will brief Beijing on his trip to the DPRK upon its completion an [...] | 2007-06-26 09:29:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EFIN UNSC KS KN JA IZ CI TU PK CH |
07BEIJING4357 | JUNE 28 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES, [...] Key points at the June 28 MFA Press Conference were: -- The MFA noticed reports of DPRK missile launches yesterday and the Chinese and Japanese Foreign Ministers discussed the Korean nuclear issue over the phone this morning. -- China is actively engaged in Iraq reconstruction and efforts [...] | 2007-06-28 09:39:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC KS KN JA IZ VT SP CH |
07BEIJING4457 | JULY 3 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: YANG DPRK VISIT, PAPAL [...] Key points at the July 3 MFA Press Conference were: -- The MFA said FM Yang would meet with DPRK leader Kim Jong Il this afternoon. -- China holds an open attitude toward the restarting of the Six-Party Talks and all parties should jointly set a date for the resumption of talks. -- The [...] | 2007-07-03 11:06:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC KS KN JA VT MP RS SN MY SY EC |
07BEIJING4483 | JULY 5 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points at the July 5 MFA Press Conference were: -- It is imperative for all sides to fulfill commitments to denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula and China holds an open attitude toward the resumption of Six-Party Talks. -- China hopes Defense Minister Nelson's upcoming visit will streng [...] | 2007-07-05 10:10:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC KS KN JA PM GT PA AS DR RS VT |
07BEIJING4521 | EAP DAS TOM CHRISTENSEN WITH MFA NORTH AMERICA DG [...] (C) China will press Sudan to accept a peacekeeping force in Darfur under UN command and control and welcomes bilateral talks between the United States and North Korea, MFA North America and Oceania Affairs Department Director General Liu Jieyi told visiting EAP DAS Thomas Christensen on July 5 [...] | 2007-07-06 09:45:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PMUC PTER PHUM IZ IR KN TC |
07BEIJING4577 | JULY 10 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, U.S. [...] Key points at the July 10 MFA Press Conference were: -- China hopes for a Heads of Delegation meeting in "mid-July," but setting a date requires the consent of all parties. -- China calls for immediate corrective action in response to reports of an FBI advertisement in San Francisco local [...] | 2007-07-10 09:46:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC KS KN BM PK NG IZ AF CH |
07BEIJING460 | EAP PDAS STEPHENS DISCUSSES KOREAN PENINSULA AND [...] (C) The United States and China share the key goal on the DPRK nuclear issue of implementation of the 2005 Joint Statement, EAP Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Kathleen Stephens told Chinese scholars January 17. Resolving the DPRK nuclear issue is an urgent priority for Beijing, the scho [...] | 2007-01-19 11:55:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PREL PGOV CH KN KS |
07BEIJING4642 | SUBJECT: JULY 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY [...] Key points at the July 12 MFA Press Conference were: -- The MFA announced the meeting between the Six-Party Heads of Delegation July 18-19 in Beijing. -- The spokesman has noticed reports of a campaign to expel foreign missionaries, consulted relevant departments in China and found that no [...] | 2007-07-12 10:45:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC KS KN BM NG IS JO EG MK RS TX |
07BEIJING4899 | PDAS STEPHENS' CHINA EXCHANGES ON NEAPSM [...] (C) Summary: China views the Northeast Asia Peace and Security Mechanism (NEAPSM) as a positive future outgrowth of the Six-Party Talks to resolve problems and promote cooperation within the region, senior MFA officials told EAP PDAS Stephens July 25. Responding to PDAS Stephens' presentatio [...] | 2007-07-26 08:12:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PARM MNUC KN KS RS JA CH |
07BEIJING4926 | PDAS STEPHENS' DISCUSSIONS ON NEAPSM WITH [...] (C) Summary: China sees a Northeast Asia peace and security mechanism (NEAPSM) as the "logical outcome" of Six-Party Talks, Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai told EAP PDAS Stephens July 26. AFM Cui finds U.S. thinking on core principles for the regional peace mechanism to be "useful" bu [...] | 2007-07-28 07:44:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CH JA KN KS RU |
07BEIJING499 | JANUARY 23 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: ANTI-SATELLITE [...] Key points made at the January 23 MFA press conference were: -- The MFA Spokesman confirmed the test of an anti- satellite missile earlier this month, said the test did not target any country and reaffirmed that China opposes the weaponization of space and will not participate in a space ar [...] | 2007-01-23 11:38:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KIRF PREF CH KN JA XA LE PK |
07BEIJING5064 | AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES REGIONAL ISSUES WITH [...] (C) Canberra wants to be "in the loop" regarding discussions of a Northeast Asia Peace and Security Mechanism (NEAPSM),given that Australia is likely to be drawn into any conflict in the region, Australian Ambassador to China Geoff Raby told Ambassador Randt and Japanese Ambassador Yuji Miyam [...] | 2007-08-03 10:11:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON SENV PHUM CH JP AS KS KN |
07BEIJING523 | A/S HILL MEETS WITH HE YAFEI, RAISES BILATERAL, [...] (C) Relations between the United States and China advanced significantly in 2006 and both sides should work together to take advantage of more challenges and opportunities in 2007, Assistant Foreign Minister (AFM) He Yafei told EAP Assistant Secretary (A/S) Christopher Hill January 21. On th [...] | 2007-01-24 08:28:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM ETRD EAGR CH BM HA IR KS KN |
07BEIJING5323 | SENATOR LIEBERMAN ON FOOD SAFETY, DARFUR, IRAN, [...] (C) China has been unfairly vilified over recent product safety scandals in U.S. media, National People's Congress Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Jiang Enzhu told visiting Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) August 6. China is taking action to identify and shut down unlicensed, non-compliant [...] | 2007-08-14 09:14:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PMUC PTER PHUM IZ IR KN TC TW CH |
07BEIJING5361 | CHINESE PROVIDE CASE BRIEFINGS AND CRITICIZE U.S. [...] (S) Summary: In an afternoon session of bilateral nonproliferation talks August 13, MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Director General Zhang Yan touted China's actions on nonproliferation enforcement and criticized U.S. sanctions on Chinese firms and our "wide-scope" interpretation [...] | 2007-08-15 10:10:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PREL PARM MNUC IZ IR IS LE KN CH |
07BEIJING5560 | A/S HILL DISCUSSES U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS, SIX-PARTY [...] (C) Summary: Liaoning Province Party Secretary Li Keqiang, a front runner for elevation to the Politburo this fall and potential successor to PRC leader Hu Jintao in 2012, told EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill on August 16 that he has personally followed the Six-Party Talks because o [...] | 2007-08-22 08:57:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL TW CH KN |
07BEIJING5608 | AMBASSADOR PRESSES FM YANG ON IRAN, DISCUSSES [...] (C) Pressed to work more effectively with the United States on curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions and destabilizing behavior, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi told the Ambassador that China shares U.S. goals vis- a-vis Iran and has pressed Iran to "take stock of the current situation" and "adopt fle [...] | 2007-08-27 09:52:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KNNP ETRD MARR MNUC CH TW IR KN |
07BEIJING5652 | CODEL SKELTON-FORBES MEETING WITH VFM ZHANG YESUI [...] (C) CODEL Skelton cited strong constituent concern in urging Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui on August 27 to cooperate with efforts to solve the Iran nuclear issue, take steps to alleviate the American public's worries over the safety of Chinese exports and the U.S.-China trade deficit and d [...] | 2007-08-29 02:32:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD PGOV PMUC PTER IR SU KN CH |
07BEIJING5792 | SEPTEMBER 4 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: COMPUTER HACKING, [...] Key points at the September 4 MFA Press Briefing were: -- China calls allegations that the Chinese military hacked into Pentagon computer systems "groundless" and representative of a "Cold War mentality." -- China will begin annual reporting to the UN on military spending and resume partic [...] | 2007-09-04 09:21:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SENV SOCI PINR MARR UNSC KS KN IR AS |
07BEIJING5943 | DPRK TO STAFFDEL: WE WANT TO DEEPEN RELATIONS [...] (C) Summary: DPRK officials lamented the technical difficulty of the denuclearization process and indicated a desire to continue deepening relations with the United States during StaffDel Baron's visit to Pyongyang August 28 to September 1. The DPRK officials expressed frustration that the U [...] | 2007-09-11 07:58:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC EAID KN KS CH |
07BEIJING5946 | SEPTEMBER 11 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: NUCLEAR EXPERTS [...] Key points at the September 11 MFA Press Briefing were: -- Teams of Chinese and Russian nuclear experts have arrived in Pyongyang to discuss specifics of the disablement of DPRK nuclear facilities. -- No date has been set for the upcoming Six-Party Talks. -- The PRC is working with the i [...] | 2007-09-11 09:41:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER KOLY SENV KS KN PK RS SR JA CH FR |
07BEIJING6121 | SEPTEMBER 18 MFA PRESS BRIEFING [...] No summary [...] | 2007-09-18 10:42:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SENV UNSC CH JA KN FR SF IN SU |
07BEIJING617 | A/S SILVERBERG AND AFM CUI DISCUSS BURMA, HAITI, [...] (C) United Nations successes in 2006 benefited from P-5 cooperation, especially between the United States and China, Assistant Secretary for International Organizations (IO) Affairs Kristen Silverberg told Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai. U.S.-China cooperation resulted in the selecti [...] | 2007-01-26 10:10:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC CH BM IR KS KN SU |
07BEIJING619 | A/S SILVERBERG'S MEETINGS WITH FM LI, IO DG WU AND [...] (C) Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing told A/S Silverberg Beijing hopes U.S.-China cooperation on international organizations issues will continue in 2007, with the United States and China addressing problems arising in various hotspots based on a constructive, cooperative, win-win approach. FM L [...] | 2007-01-26 10:35:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC CH IR KS KN SU |
07BEIJING6197 | CORRECTED COPY: SEPTEMBER 18 MFA PRESS BRIEFING [...] Key points at the September 18 MFA Press Briefing were: -- No new date has been set for the Six-Party Talks. -- The Chinese government opposes the Dalai Lama's meeting with German Chancellor Merkel. -- China and Japan will hold consultations on the East China Sea in late October. -- T [...] | 2007-09-20 09:25:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SENV UNSC CH JA KN FR SF IN SU |
07BEIJING6198 | SEPTEMBER 20 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points at the September 20 MFA Press Briefing were: -- No new date has been set for the Six-Party Talks and Chinese heavy fuel assistance to the DPRK is under "active preparation and implementation." -- DPRK VFM Kim Yong-il met with VFM Wu Dawei in Beijing on September 18 and is curren [...] | 2007-09-20 09:31:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SENV CH JA KN KS RS TW IS GZ GM |
07BEIJING6294 | SEPTEMBER 25 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: BURMA [...] Key points at the September 25 MFA Press Briefing were: -- Stabiity in Burma serves the interests of Burma and the international community; China sticks toa policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. -- No information on upcoming high-level visits between Japan [...] | 2007-09-25 09:27:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SENV UNSC CH JA KN KS RS TW BM GM |
07BEIJING6339 | SEPTEMBER 27 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: BURMA, SIX PARTY [...] Key points at the September 27 MFA Press Briefing were: -- China hopes all parties in Burma can "exercise restraint" so as to avoid escalation of the situation. China also urged the press to report truthfully and avoid "exaggerated hype." -- The Six-Party Talks are set to begin this evenin [...] | 2007-09-27 09:30:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV CH KN KS RS BM |
07BEIJING6540 | OCTOBER 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: BURMA UNREST, [...] Key points at the October 9 MFA Press Briefing: -- Burma has "become calmer" through the efforts of both the Burmese government and the international community. Any action by the UN Security Council should be "cautious and prudent" and calculated to promote "stability" within Burma. The "pr [...] | 2007-10-09 14:03:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV CH IN KN BM |
07BEIJING6607 | OCTOBER 11 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: BURMA, ARREST OF [...] Key points at the October 11 MFA Press Briefing: -- The situation in Burma is "relaxing" and is "turning in a good direction." The international community should offer "constructive" help to allow Burma to realize stability, reconciliation, democracy and development. -- ROK consulate off [...] | 2007-10-11 10:07:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV CH BM KN KS JA VE CO |
07BEIJING6732 | OCTOBER 18 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DALAI LAMA VISIT [...] Key points at the October 18 MFA Press Briefing: -- China regards the Dalai Lama's visit to the United States as blatant interference in China's internal affairs that has greatly undermined the relationship between the United States and China. FM Yang strongly protested the visit in an Octo [...] | 2007-10-18 09:54:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM CH BM TU VM VT IN RS KN |
07BEIJING6848 | CORRECTED COPY (PASS LINE ADDED) - (S) CHINA [...] (S) The Ambassador raised reftel demarche on the possible transit of military-related goods from the DPRK to a UN sanctioned entity in Iran through Beijing with Assistant Foreign Minister He Yafei (other subjects from that meeting reported septels) October 25. AFM He said China takes its nonp [...] | 2007-10-25 11:18:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PARM PREL KNNP ETTC EWWT KN CH |
07BEIJING6899 | OCTOBER 30 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points at the October 30 MFA Press Briefing: -- China has expressed its "strong dissatisfaction" and opposition to Canada's hosting of the Dalai Lama. Canada should correct its actions to avoid further damage to bilateral ties. -- Japan's actions against Chinese activists near the Dia [...] | 2007-10-30 09:50:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM CH LA KN KS KZ JA VE CA IR |
07BEIJING6932 | MORE BLEAK CONDITIONS IN NORTH KOREA [...] (SBU) Summary: The agricultural situation in North Korea continues to deteriorate according to UN FAO experts briefing Beijing-based diplomats. Although the spring harvest was better than usual, food shortages are still expected. Three major agricultural disasters hit the DPRK in 2007, includi [...] | 2007-11-01 06:41:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EAGR PGOV CH KN |
07BEIJING6937 | NOVEMBER 1 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DALAI LAMA, BURMA, [...] Key points at the November 1 MFA Press Briefing: -- Countries that meet with the Dalai Lama have been deceived or wish to meddle in the internal affairs of China. Seeking to undermine China's policy of peaceful development in Tibet is doomed to failure. -- China hopes the relevant parties [...] | 2007-11-01 09:22:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM CH KN KS CA IR |
07BEIJING6939 | A/S HILL-VFM ZHANG BILATERAL MEETING, OCTOBER 31, [...] (C) In an October 31 meeting with EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill and the Ambassador, Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui urged the United States to be cautious on the Taiwan issue during this sensitive period, expressed opposition to "protectionist" U.S. Congressional resolutions an [...] | 2007-11-01 09:59:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM ETRD CVIS MASS CH TW KN XV |
07BEIJING6957 | POST FOLLOWS UP ONGOING MISSILE PROLIFERATION [...] (S) Poloff delivered ref A message informing China of an imminent shipment of ballistic missile parts from North Korea to Iran via a Beijing-bound Iran Air flight to MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Missile Division Deputy Director Wang Daxue on November 3. 2. (S) Recalling Post' [...] | 2007-11-03 05:30:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PARM PREL CH KN IR |
07BEIJING6974 | A/S SILVERBERG MEETING WITH MFA IO DG WU HAILONG [...] (C) In an October 31 meeting, A/S Silverberg disagreed with her MFA counterpart's positive assessment of the situation in Burma; when MFA International Organizations Director General Wu Hailong called for the international community's patience, A/S Silverberg laid out specific steps the Burmes [...] | 2007-11-05 09:31:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM PREF SY LE BM YI IR IZ KN |
07BEIJING7036 | NOVEMBER 8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN, BIBLE BAN, [...] Key points at the November 8 MFA Press Briefing: -- China requested that Iran "respond positively" and "attach importance to" the concern of the international community. (Note: some news organizations stated that China "demanded" Iran respond positively. The word in Chinese was "yaoqiu" whi [...] | 2007-11-08 10:53:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM CH KN KS PK IR AF ID VE SN |
07BEIJING7063 | POST RAISES ONGOING MISSILE PROLIFERATION MATTER [...] (S) Poloff delivered Part II of ref B message, concerning an ongoing transshipment via Beijing of ballistic missile parts from North Korea to Iran, to MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Missile Division Deputy Director Wang Daxue on November 9. (Note: According to the MFA, Director G [...] | 2007-11-09 10:15:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC MTCR IR KN CH |
07BEIJING7086 | CHARGE URGES VFM ZHANG YESUI TO INVESTIGATE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-11-13 10:33:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC MTCR IR KN CH |
07BEIJING7174 | MFA RESPONDS TO U.S. INFORMATION ON ONGOING [...] (S) MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Missile Division Deputy Director Wang Daxue responded on November 20 to the U.S. message (Ref C) concerning the ongoing transshipment via Beijing of ballistic missile parts from North Korea to Iran. 2. (S) Wang told Poloff he was instructed to [...] | 2007-11-20 09:53:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC MTCR IR KN CH |
07BEIJING718 | JANUARY 30 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points made at the January 30 MFA press conference were: -- The third phase of the fifth round of Six-Party Talks will begin on February 8. The Talks will focus on implementation of the Joint Statement and how to promote progress. Progress made will determine the Talks' duration. - [...] | 2007-01-30 10:00:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM TSPA CH KN XA SU TX LO |
07BEIJING7239 | NOVEMBER 27 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN, SIX-PARTY [...] Key points at the regular November 27 MFA Press Briefing: -- FM Yang told Secretary Rice in a November 26 meeting that China would play a constructive role on the Iran issue. -- China is still consulting with other parties on the date of the next Six-Party Heads of Delegation meeting. -- Chi [...] | 2007-11-27 23:24:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON MARR EFIN ETRD TBIO IR JA KN |
07BEIJING7253 | BEIJING UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS ENGAGE S/P DIRECTOR [...] (C) Meeting with prominent Beijing scholars, Policy Planning Director David Gordon discussed U.S.-China strategic policy issues, Taiwan, democracy and U.S. alliances in Asia. His Chinese interlocutors questioned whether the United States views China as a threat and noted the contradictions bet [...] | 2007-11-28 08:56:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM MARR MASS CH TW KS KN JA |
07BEIJING7262 | U.S.-CHINA POLICY PLANNING TALKS: CHINESE (AND [...] (C) China's foreign policy must contribute to domestic economic development and be non-ideological and based on interests, not values, China's top policy planning diplomat told visiting U.S. Policy Planning Director David Gordon. U.S.-China relations have transcended the purely bilateral and a [...] | 2007-11-29 04:06:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PARM SENV IR KN JP IN AU CH |
07BEIJING7363 | U.S.-CHINA POLICY PLANNING TALKS: REGIONAL [...] (C) During the U.S.-China Policy Planning dialogue in Beijing in November, both sides agreed that the Six-Party Talks and APEC represent important parts of the existing East Asian regional architecture, and China and the United States have common interests in those institutions. The post-Six- [...] | 2007-12-05 11:35:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD EAID APEC SENV KN JP RU TW CH |
07BEIJING7449 | DECEMBER 11 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SINOPEC IRAN DEAL, [...] Key points at the regular December 11 MFA Press Briefing: --Sinopec's Iran deal is a "business action" conducted on bases of equality and mutual benefit. The Chinese government does not need to comment on such a commercial deal. --Chen Shui-bian's UN referendum "seriously threatens peac [...] | 2007-12-12 04:11:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON EFIN ETRD IR JA RU KN KS VM |
07BEIJING7473 | DECEMBER 13 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points at the regular December 13 MFA press briefing: -- VFM Wu Dawei and ROK Ambassador Chun Yung-woo met this morning to discuss the Six-Party Talks and the "next stage of work." -- China hopes the Sudan Government can take measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in Sudan. [...] | 2007-12-13 09:40:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV JA KN KS SA IT FM SG FR LE IS |
07BEIJING749 | PRC ACADEMICS ON NORTH KOREA [...] (S) In three recent conversations on North Korea, Chinese counterparts were consistent in their frustration with the DPRK and their contempt for Kim Jong-Il. One scholar dismissed recent rumors that Kim had been detained by the North Korean military but hinted that the DPRK leader may be suff [...] | 2007-01-31 11:03:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PREL PGOV KNNP CH KN |
07BEIJING7537 | DECEMBER 13 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points at the regular December 18 MFA press briefing: -- VFM Wu Dawei is currently in Pyongyang to discuss the next phase of the Six Party Talks. -- Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda has expressed his willingness to visit China, but the two sides have not yet decided a date for the visit. [...] | 2007-12-18 09:21:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV JA KN KS RS BL VM |
07BEIJING7538 | CORRECTED COPY: DECEMBER 18 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: [...] Key points at the regular December 18 MFA press briefing: -- VFM Wu Dawei is currently in Pyongyang to discuss the next phase of the Six Party Talks. -- Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda has expressed his willingness to visit China, but the two sides have not yet decided a date for the visit. [...] | 2007-12-18 09:48:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV JA KN KS RS BL VM |
07BEIJING7577 | DECEMBER 20 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: PRODUCT [...] Key points at the December 20 MFA Press Briefing: -- On U.S. Presidential candidate Barack Obama's reported call for a ban on U.S. imports of Chinese toys, China believes that a few defective products should not be the grounds for an overall ban. -- China believes all sides will continue w [...] | 2007-12-20 11:47:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM MARR EIND CH BM IN KS KN |
07BEIJING7634 | DECEMBER 27 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: PM FUKUDA VISIT, EAST CHINA [...] Key points at the December 27 MFA Press Briefing: -- China extends a warm welcome to FM Fukuda, scheduled to arrive in China December 27. -- The spokesman said that the majority of DPRK nuclear disablement will be completed by the end of the year and that China hopes all sides will follow [...] | 2007-12-27 09:56:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM CH KS KN RS JA IN |
07BEIJING769 | ROK FOREIGN MINISTER SONG VISIT TO EIJING [...] (C) Foreign Minister Song Min-soon discussed bilateral relations with high-level Chinese officials and raised growing concerns about the treatment of North Koreans in China in a day-long series of meetings with ROK consular officers in the PRC on his recent visit to Beijing. Our PRC and ROK E [...] | 2007-02-01 08:35:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CMGT CH KS KN |
07BEIJING940 | FEBRUARY 8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points made at the February 8 MFA press conference were: -- The Six-Party Talks resumed today with an open- ended schedule. Goals are to implement the Joint Statement and establish a mechanism for further progress. Relevant parties should address financial sanctions issues to allow th [...] | 2007-02-08 11:19:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MNUC KN JA CH XA |
07BERLIN1234 | ADDITIONAL DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN ENTITIES UNDER [...] (U) This is an action request -- please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) Global Affairs officer delivered ref demarche to Claudia Schuett of the German MFA's International Economic and Financial Policy Division June 18 and to Ursina Krumpholz, Office Director of the Economics Ministry's Foreign Tr [...] | 2007-06-20 15:23:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP KN PARM IR EUN GM |
07BERLIN764 | GERMANY NOTIFIED OF DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE [...] (C) Global Affairs officer delivered ref A demarche to Claudia Schuett of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs April 2 and to Ursina Krumpholz and Ernst Roeder-Messell of the German Ministry of Economics April 3. The officials thanked us for the information on the U.S. designation of Iran's [...] | 2007-04-13 15:43:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR GM |
07BISHKEK354 | NOTICE OF IRAN'S DIO DESIGNATION UNDER E.O. 13382 [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-03 03:07:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR KG |
07BRUSSELS1327 | EUROPEAN COMMISSION PREPARED TO INCREASE [...] (C) EAP PDAS Stephens discussed DPRK with European Commission (EC) Director for Korea/Japan Alan Seatter April 17, outlining developments since the February 13 agreement. Seatter noted that the EU will increase its assistance, particularly regarding food security, if the DPRK implements its in [...] | 2007-04-20 06:55:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID KNNP EUN JA KN KS |
07BRUSSELS2170 | U.S. AND EU-27 HOLD THIRD DIALOGUE ON VERIFICATION [...] (SBU) Summary: Assistant Secretary (A/S) of the Bureau of Verification, Compliance, and Implementation (VCI) Paula DeSutter met with EU members of the Conference on Disarmament/UN and Non Proliferation Working Groups (CODUN and CONOP) June 4, 2007. This third meeting followed a successful U. [...] | 2007-07-03 14:35:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM EUN IR KN KNNP |
07BRUSSELS3114 | EU WELCOMES AGREEMENT ON DPRK SECOND PHASE ACTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-10-10 10:06:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM KN KNNP EUN |
07BRUSSELS3516 | U.S. - EU TROIKA CONSULTATIONS ON DISARMAMENT AND [...] (C) The U.S.-EU troika consultations on disarmament and nonproliferation (CODUN/CONOP) on December 3, 2007 demonstrated shared interests and a willingness from both sides for continued cooperation and discussion. Differences remain, however in approaches to some key challenges, with the EU pr [...] | 2007-12-18 11:54:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | KNNP PARM PREL EUN PTER KN IR IN |
07BRUSSELS3519 | EU TROIKA VISIT TO DPRK [...] (C) Summary: European Commission and Council officials emphasized that EU engagement with DPRK would proceed on a cautions track governed by North Korea's progress in meeting its six-party commitments. During a EU troika delegation trip to Pyongyang to encourage progress on denuclearization, DP [...] | 2007-12-19 08:55:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PHUM EAID EU EUN KN |
07BUCHAREST209 | ROMANIA RECEIVES ADDITIONAL DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-26 05:45:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP KN PARM IR RO |
07BUENOSAIRES1644 | NEW PROTECTIONIST NON-TARIFF BARRIERS TARGET [...] (SBU) President Kirchner and Economy Minister Peirano announced an ill-defined package of non-tariff protectionist measures that targets imports of plastics, textiles, artificial leather, and tires. Growing Argentine imports from China (up 54% in the first half of 2007) were singled out as a [...] | 2007-08-22 18:03:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV AR CH HK IN ID KN KS MY PK RP |
07BUENOSAIRES1648 | ARGENTINA: NON-TARIFF TRADE BARRIERS NOT YET OFFICIAL, BUT [...] (SBU) President Kirchner's announcement late last week of non-tariff measures aimed at curbing Asian imports is affecting U.S. companies. Argentine customs has held up many Asian import shipments, including those from U.S. high technology companies Dell and Honeywell, pending clarification of [...] | 2007-08-23 09:48:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV ECON AR CH HK IN ID KN KS MY PK RP SN |
07BUENOSAIRES1708 | ARGENTINA: CHINESE REACTION TO NON-TARIFF BARRIERS [...] (SBU) Ten days after President Kirchner announced the imposition of non-tariff barriers on burgeoning Asian imports, local media has reported that China struck back with retaliatory phytosanitary inspections of Argentine soy shipments, though two grain trading company reps say the inspections o [...] | 2007-08-29 19:18:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV EAGR ECON AR CH HK IN ID KN KS MY PK |
07BUENOSAIRES638 | ARGENTINA: DEMARCHE ON DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-04 23:11:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR AR |
07CAIRO2305 | EGYPTIAN GOVT WIRE SERVICE MISTAKENLY REPORTS [...] (SBU) Egypt's official wire service, the Middle East News Agency (MENA),created brief confusion on 7/26 when it disseminated a text message to mobile phone subscribers which reported that National Democratic Party (NDP) Secretary General Safwat El-Sherif had announced that "The coming confe [...] | 2007-07-26 14:47:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EG KN |
07CAIRO2306 | FM ABOUL GHEIT ON GOE MEETING WITH NORTH KOREAN [...] No summary [...] | 2007-07-26 15:09:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EG KN |
07CHIANGMAI151 | NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES: NEW ARRIVALS OUTSTRIP RESETTLEMENT [...] (C) Over 1,400 North Korean refugees are expected to cross into Thailand during 2007, according to projections by officials in Northern Thailand. This flow is outstripping the pace of resettlement of the refugees in South Korea and elsewhere, and worsening crowding conditions in Thailand's im [...] | 2007-09-14 07:49:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL KN KS CH TH |
07CHIANGMAI92 | NORTH KOREAN REFUGEE FLOW INTO THAILAND SURGES [...] (C) SUMMARY. The ever-increasing North Korean refugee flow into Thailand is disrupting the RTG's ability to handle the wave of those seeking to use Thailand as a conduit to resettlement in a third country. Many sources believe the new RTG plan to process resettlement cases with Republic of Kore [...] | 2007-05-18 08:32:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | SECRET | PREF PGOV PREL PHUM TH KN CH |
07COLOMBO528 | SRI LANKA: NO RELATIONS WITH IRAN'S DEFENSE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-05 05:44:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR CE |
07DARESSALAAM488 | TANZANIA INFORMED OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-03 16:36:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR TZ |
07DHAKA1333 | BANGLADESH'S NUCLEAR POWER AMBITIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY. Bangladesh's power crisis continues to worsen, and the Caretaker Government would like to show progress in this area. Since the IAEA approved Bangladesh's intent to develop a nuclear power plant on June 24, Bangladesh has continued to express strong interest in pursuing nuclear [...] | 2007-08-15 05:27:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG PREL BTIO TSPL BG KN |
07DUBLIN287 | DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-13 17:28:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR EI |
07DUBLIN512 | DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN ENTITIES UNDER E.O. 13382: [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-25 16:56:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM EUN KN IR EI |
07FRANKFURT782 | LEADING GERMAN HUMAN RIGHTS NGO SEEKING USG [...] (U) This is an action cable (action request in paragraph 9). 2. (C) SUMMARY: Conservative German human rights NGO "International Society for Human Rights" (IGFM/ISHR) would like to partner informally with the USG and U.S. organizations on Iran, North Korea, and persecuted Christians. The [...] | 2007-02-16 13:57:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KIRF PREL GM IR KN CU CH |
07GENEVA2447 | ICRC PONDERS BROADENING ITS ROLE IN DPRK [...] (C) SUMMARY: Officials of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) told us of their interest in expanding their work in North Korea. ICRC efforts are currently limited to medical assistance, but it hopes that progress in the Six-Party Talks might create the conditions to increase [...] | 2007-11-02 17:43:00 | US Mission Geneva | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM UNHRC PREF KN CH |
07GUATEMALA1975 | GUATEMALA ESTABLISHES DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH [...] (C) On October 1, Vice Foreign Minister Luis Fernando Andrade confirmed to Pol/Econ Couns that the Government of Guatemala had established diplomatic relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Sept. 26, 2007, on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The formal agreement wa [...] | 2007-10-01 20:46:00 | Embassy Guatemala | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR KN GT |
07HANOI1415 | NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES DEPART VIETNAM [...] (SBU) Four North Koreans who had taken refuge in the Danish Embassy in Hanoi left Vietnam for the ROK on July 27 via commercial air via Singapore without incident. UNHCR's Chief of Mission Vu Anh Son had met with the North Koreans, three women and one man, soon after they took refuge in the Da [...] | 2007-08-08 15:22:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PREF CB KN VM |
07HANOI666 | VIETNAMESE RESPONSE TO DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-10 08:40:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN PREL KNNP PARM KN IR VM |
07JAKARTA1577 | FM WIRAJUDA STILL RELUCTANT ON KOSOVO FINAL STATUS [...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with A/S Christopher Hill on May 29, FM Wirajuda expressed continued reluctance to move forward on a Kosovo final status resolution, suggesting instead that the issue be linked to a timetable for eventual Serbian accession to the EU. On Iran, Wirajuda welcomed the re [...] | 2007-06-07 09:46:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON UNSC LE IR KN ID |
07JAKARTA1580 | A/S HILL DISCUSSES NORTH KOREA AND KOSOVO WITH [...] (C) Summary: On May 29, A/S Hill and Presidential Foreign Policy Advisor Dino Djalal discussed North Korea, Kosovo, Lebanon, Iran, Thailand, the Indonesian mud flow problem, the Newmont case, military cooperation, the Yudhoyono administration, and economic growth. Djalal said if the U.S. is [...] | 2007-06-07 10:39:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | BM ID KN LE PGOV PREL |
07JAKARTA1583 | A/S HILL DISCUSSES ECONOMY, HUMAN RIGHTS, SECURITY [...] (C) Summary. A/S Hill met on May 29 with parliamentarian Theo L. Sambuaga, chair of the committee responsible for foreign affairs. A/S Hill urged continued progress in improving Indonesia's investment climate and increasing transparency, which he said is crucial to U.S.-Indonesian relations. [...] | 2007-06-08 02:03:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON UNSC LE BM IR KN ID |
07JAKARTA3343 | UNGA PLENARY -- PRESSING FOR INDONESIAN SUPPORT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Pol/C reviewed points re upcoming UNGA human rights-related resolutions with GOI contacts. They did not make specific commitments, but noted that the Indonesian Mission in New York will have a great deal of influence on how the GOI ultimately votes. While Mission continues to r [...] | 2007-12-07 08:20:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA ID BM BO IR KN |
07JAKARTA987 | DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES [...] We delivered reftel text as a nonpaper to the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs on April 5. We discussed the paper on the margins of a meeting with Yonatri Rilmania, who is responsible for financial sanctions in the Directorate for International Security and Disarmament. We urged that [...] | 2007-04-05 08:09:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR ID |
07KIGALI339 | Kigali delivers non-paper on Iran's Defense Industries [...] In response to reftel, post delivered the nonpaper to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 2, 2007. THURSTON [...] | 2007-04-05 15:27:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR RW |
07KIGALI443 | KIGALI SCIENCE FELLOW REQUEST [...] In response to reftel and previous communication between Assistant Secretary Claudia McMurray and Minister Romain Murenzi, the following details four possible workplans for a Science Fellow. 2. In Rwanda, the Science Fellow would work in Minister Murenzi's Office, in the Office of the Presid [...] | 2007-05-09 12:30:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN ECON IR RW |
07KINGSTON353 | JAMAICA: DELIVERY OF POINTS RE INITIAL ACTIONS [...] Per Reftel, EmbOff delivered points to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT)'s Director for International Relations Angela Brown in the course of a private meeting on the afternoon of March 8. 2. Ms. Brown expressed appreciation, and said that the Government of Jamaica [...] | 2007-03-13 20:36:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KN KNNP JM |
07KYIV818 | Ukraine: Message on Designation of Iran's DIO Delivered [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-06 13:03:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR UP |
07LAPAZ900 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IRAN DIO ASSET FREEZE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-03 17:59:00 | Embassy La Paz | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR BL |
07LIBREVILLE218 | NORTH KOREANS AT STP HOSPITAL [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-10 16:49:00 | Embassy Libreville | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KN TP TW |
07LISBON2418 | Portugal Solicits Information on Behalf of EU on [...] (U) In its role as President of the EU Council, Portugal transmitted a diplomatic note, dated September 13, requesting additional information about the nuclear issue in North Korea and how the EU could contribute technical assistance. ACTION REQUEST: Post requests the Department's guidance on [...] | 2007-09-18 12:50:00 | Embassy Lisbon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OPDC PREL MNUC KS KN EUN PO |
07LONDON104 | ADDITIONAL IRAN DESIGNATIONS UNDER EO 13382: [...] (S/NF) Summary: The UK views the U.S. designation of Bank Sepah under Executive Order 13382 as a "significant ratcheting up of pressure on Iran" and supports our view that the designation is consistent with the language of UNSCR 1737. The UK would appreciate information on how the designatio [...] | 2007-01-10 15:34:00 | Embassy London | SECRET | PREL KNNP KN PARM EFIN FR GE IT UK |
07LUANDA324 | Weapons of Mass Destruction Finance: Iran's DIO [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-05 12:43:00 | Embassy Luanda | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR |
07MADRID1254 | SPAIN'S RESPONSE ON ADDITIONAL DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-25 10:08:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP KN EUN IR PARM |
07MANAGUA859 | AMBASSADOR RAISES UNSCR 1747, DESIGNATION OF [...] (C) On April 2, the Ambassador raised the USG's designation of Iran's Defense Industries Organization (DIO) under E.O. 13382 with Foreign Minister Santos. He also reiterated the importance of the international community's adhering to UNSCR 1747 and urged the Nicaraguan government (GON) to en [...] | 2007-04-03 17:58:00 | Embassy Managua | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL KDEM KNNP PARM KN IR NU |
07MANILA105 | PHILIPPINES WELCOMES ASEAN-RELATED SUMMITS ANEW [...] (C) In a discussion with Charge on January 8, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo reiterated the Philippine Government's determination to host successful ASEAN-related summits, including the East Asia Summit, in Cebu January 13-15 following their postponement from the original December dates d [...] | 2007-01-10 09:33:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECIN PTER ASEAN RU XE CH JA KN KS BM |
07MANILA1092 | DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES [...] (SBU) Deputy Pol/C briefed Executive Director Julius Torres of the Department of Foreign Affairs' Office of United Nations and International Organizations April 3 on the U.S. decision under the provisions of E.O. 13382 to designate Iran's Defense Industries Organization. Torres noted our poi [...] | 2007-04-04 07:01:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM IR KN RP |
07MANILA1765 | ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL DISCUSSES REGIONAL ISSUES [...] (C) Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo, just off the plane from a trip to Japan, asked EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher Hill to meet with him for a relaxed, wide ranging conversation May 25. Secretary Romulo was particularly interested in the Six-Party Talks and indicated he planned [...] | 2007-05-30 06:10:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM ECON IZ KN RP |
07MANILA179 | SUCCESSFUL ASEAN-RELATED SUMMITS IN CEBU [...] (U) Summary. The 12th ASEAN Summit, 2nd East Asia Summit, and related leaders' meetings concluded in Cebu on January 15. Participants appeared highly satisfied with the outcomes, which included a new ASEAN convention on terrorism, tough language to North Korea, a pledge for greater East As [...] | 2007-01-16 08:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER ECIN XE CH JA KS KN RP |
07MANILA2081 | SECRETARY ROMULO ENGAGES NORTH KOREA ON ARF, SIX [...] (U) During a June 16-21 visit to the Republic of Korea, the People's Republic of China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to promote productive participation in this year's ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila in early August, Foreign Secretary Romulo met in Pyongyang with Kim Yo [...] | 2007-06-21 09:36:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KN RP |
07MANILA242 | PHILIPPINE LEADERSHIP OF ASEAN-RELATED SUMMITS [...] (C) Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo on January 17 briefed Ambassador on the outcomes of the ASEAN-related summits hosted by the Philippines in Cebu January 10-15 (reftel). He highlighted that he and President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo had gone "full blast" on both Burma and North Korea, with [...] | 2007-01-20 05:33:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECIN PHUM BM KN RP |
07MANILA519 | PHILIPPINES LAUDS SIX PARTY TALKS OUTCOME [...] (U) After Pol/C conveyed reftel points to Assistant Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Asia and the Pacific Romeo SIPDIS Manalo on February 14, Foreign Secretary Alberto G. Romulo issued the following statement; quote We join the international community in welcoming the Six-Party agree [...] | 2007-02-14 09:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN RP |
07MEXICO1710 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-04 17:57:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR MX |
07MOSCOW104 | NORTH KOREAN ASYLUM SEEKERS APPROACH UNHCR [...] (S) XXXXXXXXXXXX told us January 12 that XXXXXXXXXXXX was aware of seven North Korean asylum seekers in Moscow. XXXXXXXXXXXX said XXXXXXXXXXXX had passed this information during a January 10 meeting with XXXXXXXXXXXX. The seven are laborers who had been working in a timber camp in the Russian [...] | 2007-01-12 15:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | SECRET | PREF PHUM PREL RS KN |
07MOSCOW1100 | SIX-PARTY TALKS: GOR VIEWS ON THE FIFTH WORKING [...] (C) On March 14, Aleksandr Ignatov, MFA Deputy Director of the ASEAN Department and a participant in the Fifth WG on the Northeast Asia Peace and Security Mechanism, shared with us GOR expectations for the upcoming talks. Ignatov, who has served in South Korea, will be deputy to Ambassador V [...] | 2007-03-14 14:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP KN RS |
07MOSCOW1336 | GOR REACTS TO THE SIXTH ROUND OF SIX-PARTY TALKS [...] (C) While press reports had indicated that Deputy Foreign Minister Losyukov, the chief Russian negotiator in the Six Party Talks, had attributed the breakdown in negotiations to the U.S.'s failure to deliver, the GOR officially termed the latest round as "useful." The MFA statement noted the [...] | 2007-03-27 14:17:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP KN RS |
07MOSCOW1501 | MFA ON RESETTLEMENT OF NORTH KOREANS [...] (S) Chief of the MFA's Migration Section Aleksandr Chuplygin told us April 4 that in principle MFA had no objection to resettlement to the U.S. of the six North Koreans that UNHCR has referred (reftels). Chuplygin underscored that the resettlement should be done discreetly and that any publi [...] | 2007-04-04 15:07:00 | Embassy Moscow | SECRET | PREF PHUM PREL RS KN |
07MOSCOW1635 | DPRK: AMBASSADOR INFORMS GOR ABOUT RESOLUTION OF [...] (C) On April 10, the Ambassador alerted DFM Losyukov to the resolution of the Banco Delta Asia (BDA) dispute and urged the GOR to publicly welcome the breakthrough and to push North Korea to fulfill its February 13 obligations. Losyukov said he understood the significance of the message, welc [...] | 2007-04-11 15:20:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP KN RS |
07MOSCOW1673 | DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-12 14:18:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR RS |
07MOSCOW2205 | DFM LOSYUKOV ON THE SCO, SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] (C) Summary. In a May 10 meeting with the Ambassador, DFM Losyukov promised "no surprises" at the Bishkek Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit--no membership enlargement, nor any demand for U.S. base withdrawal from the region. He predicted an SCO proposal for engagement in Afghanistan, [...] | 2007-05-14 03:19:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP KN IR AF RS |
07MOSCOW2437 | IRAN AND DPRK: IMPLEMENTING UN SANCTIONS [...] (C) We discussed Russia's implementation of UNSCR 1737 and 1747 on May 24 with Vladimir Safronkov, Chief of the MFA's UN Political Affairs Section. Drawing from ref A, we urged that Russia take a broad definition of OP 5 of UNSCR 1747 regarding "arms and related materiel." Safronkov noted [...] | 2007-05-24 14:07:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM ETTC UNSC IR KN RS |
07MOSCOW2928 | TRANSMITTAL OF USG ASSURANCES REGARDING BANCO [...] (SBU) This message is sensitive but unclassified and not for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Per reftel, Embassy delivered via diplomatic note, under cover of a letter from the Ambassador, USG assurances regarding Banco Delta Asia to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 18. In respons [...] | 2007-06-18 15:13:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN RS KN KS |
07MOSCOW296 | DPRK: MFA ON ENFORCING UNSCR 1718 [...] (C) We discussed ref A request that Russia take steps under UNSCR 1718 to inspect flights and cargo of proliferation concern from the DPRK on January 23 with Vladimir Safronkov, Chief of the UN Political Affairs Section in the MFA's International Organizations Department. We also highlighte [...] | 2007-01-24 14:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM MNUC ETTC KN RS |
07MOSCOW3114 | SIX PARTY TALKS: GOR URGES MEASURED PACE ON NEXT [...] (U) The GOR publicly claimed credit for facilitating Monday's transfer of frozen DPRK funds to the North Korean Foreign Trade Bank's account in a Russian bank. Calling it a positive step toward the resumption of the Six-Party process, a short MFA statement said that Russia decided to accommod [...] | 2007-06-27 07:10:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP KN RS |
07MOSCOW3162 | RUSSIA: DEPUTY TREASURY SECRETARY KIMMITT'S [...] (U) SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. NOT FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: In a June 22 meeting with Deputy Treasury Secretary Kimmitt, Russian Deputy FM Denisov expressed SIPDIS interest in cooperating with Iraq for the long term ("we are optimists") but indicated that debt reli [...] | 2007-06-28 12:48:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ENRG EIND PREL PINR IZ KN IR RS |
07MOSCOW3797 | NON-PAPER ON DPRK NUCLEAR PROGRAMS DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2007-08-02 12:47:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC KNNP KN KS CH JP RS |
07MOSCOW3804 | EAP PDAS STEPHENS JULY 27 DISCUSSIONS ON THE NORTH [...] (C) Summary. During a July 27 meeting, EAP Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Kathleen Stephens and a GOR representative for the Six-Party Working Group on Northeast Asia Peace and Security, Vladimir Rakhmanin, exchanged views on the expectations and goals for the group, including plans up [...] | 2007-08-02 14:37:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PARM MNUC KNNP KN KS JA RS |
07MOSCOW3979 | DPRK NUCLEAR PROGRAMS: GOR REACTION TO NON-PAPER [...] (C) Grigoriy Berdennikov, the GOR's representative to the Six-Party First Working Group -- Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula -- told us that the GOR, in principle, agrees with reftel non-paper. However, Berdennikov underlined that the paper should serve not as the starting point, but [...] | 2007-08-14 16:46:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC KNNP KN KS CH JP RS |
07MOSCOW4544 | DFM LOSYUKOV ON SIX-PARTY TALKS, AFGHANISTAN AND [...] (C) Summary. In a September 12 meeting with Ambassador DFM Losyukov expressed satisfaction that the Six-Party Talks had made progress toward the ultimate goal-- the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. He believes the Six-Party Beijing Plenary is likely to start on September 19, and wi [...] | 2007-09-17 04:50:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP ECON KN IR AF IN RS |
07MOSCOW4949 | SIX-PARTY TALKS: VIEWS FROM MOSCOW [...] (C) Summary. The Russian Government welcomed the October 3 Six-Party Agreement, terming it the best outcome possible at this stage, although DFM Kislyak cautioned about further "bumps in the road" given the nature of the DPRK regime. Moscow experts largely echoed the official view and encour [...] | 2007-10-11 05:05:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PARM MNUC KNNP ECON KN KS JA RS |
07MOSCOW5369 | RUSSIAN SIX-PARTY HFO COMMITMENTS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-11-13 15:41:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ENRG KNNP PARK PREL IN KN RS |
07MOSCOW584 | UNHCR COMPLETES INTERVIEWS OF NORTH KOREANS [...] (S) UNHCR has completed its interviews of the North Koreans asylum seekers that arrived in Moscow in January and is finalizing its assessments of their cases (reftel). UNHCR Senior Protection Officer Gang Li said that all of them had indicated they had wanted to be resettled to the United Sta [...] | 2007-02-09 11:17:00 | Embassy Moscow | SECRET | PREF PREL PHUM PGOV RS KN |
07MOSCOW707 | RUSSIA: OVERSIGHT AGENCY HEAD TAKES STOCK [...] (C) SUMMARY. During a February 14 discussion with the Ambassador, Rostekhnadzor Director Pulikovskiy said Russia will focus on training and safety when it expands its nuclear energy network. No one wants to repeat the "bitter experience" of Chornobyl, he said. He looks forward to a product [...] | 2007-02-16 15:13:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PREL ETRD PARM RU KS KN |
07MOSCOW842 | RUSSIA: ADDITIONAL DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-28 15:00:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP KN PARM RS IR |
07MOSCOW849 | DPRK: MOSCOW REACTS TO SIX-PARTY RESULTS [...] (C) Moscow's North Korea hands -- both official and unofficial --- welcomed the results of the February Six-Party Talks but remained critical of U.S. policies towards the DPRK. While the MFA's terse announcement summarized the decisions made in Beijing, Foreign Minister Lavrov was more expan [...] | 2007-02-28 17:45:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP KN RS |
07NEWDELHI1971 | GOI JOINT SECRETARY (EAST ASIA): CHINA BORDER [...] (C) Summary. In an April 25 discussion, new MEA JS (East Asia) Vijay Gokhale: -- briefed PolCouns on the latest round of India-China border talks, saying little progress was made; -- downplayed the May 1 visit by North Korean Vice-Foreign Minister Kim Hyong Jun, stating such a meeting was a [...] | 2007-04-25 12:04:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CH KN JA IN |
07NEWDELHI4897 | MTAG INDIA: GROW-ON-EXPORTS AND PHULCHAND EXPORTS [...] (C) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for Disarmament and International Security (DISA) Under Secretary Jayant Khobargade provided a nonpaper to PolOff October 26 in response to requests for information passed to the GOI in June 2007 by Assistant Secretary of State for International Security [...] | 2007-11-07 13:11:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | ETTC PREL PARM KN IN |
07NEWDELHI5002 | INDIA LIKELY TO ABSTAIN ONLY ON DPRK VOTE IN UN [...] (SBU) Poloffs delivered ref A demarche to MEA Director (United Nations Economic and Social) Dinesh Patnaik on November 16, urging the GOI, as a huge democracy and defender of human rights, to support these resolutions, or at least, to agree not to render no-action votes. Patnaik reiterated th [...] | 2007-11-16 12:46:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL UNGA BO BM CU IR KN SU IN |
07NEWDELHI5234 | GOI APPROACHED ON SUPPORTING UNGA PLENARY VOTES ON [...] (C) Poloff delivered ref A talking points to MEA Director (United Nations Political) Aveg Agarwal on December 6, seeking GOI support to ratify these resolutions in the upcoming UNGA Plenary vote. Agarwal confirmed that he had passed the request onto the Permanent Mission of India to the UN, wh [...] | 2007-12-07 12:42:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UNGA IN IR KN |
07NEWDELHI813 | INDIAN RESPONSE TO SIX-PARTY TALKS AGREEMENT: [...] (C) In response to reftel, Ambassador delivered points on the announcement of the "Initial Actions" agreement at Six-Party Talks to Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon on February 15, noting the Six Parties have come up with a way forward on resolving the North Korean weapons program. Menon q [...] | 2007-02-16 11:43:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN IN |
07NICOSIA303 | CYPRUS: DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES [...] (SBU) Per reftel request, Post delivered on April 2 demarche notifying the GOC that the USG has designated Iran's Defense Industries Organization (DIO) under E.O. 13382 to Attorney General Petros Clerides and Central Bank Governor Christodoulos Christodoulou. We have also delivered copies to M [...] | 2007-04-05 08:45:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR CY |
07OSAKAKOBE56 | PRO-NORTH KOREAN DEMONSTRATION IN KOBE - HIGH TURNOUT BUT [...] (SBU) About 3,300 members and supporters of the pro-DPRK General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chosen Soren) held a noisy but peaceful outdoor demonstration in the Higashi Yuenchi area in Kobe on Saturday, March 3. The demonstration was billed as the "Kinki District Convention of [...] | 2007-03-07 08:00:00 | Consulate Osaka Kobe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL JA KN |
07OSAKAKOBE70 | JAPANESE CONSERVATIVES: USING THE NUCLEAR CARD [...] (C) Former Cabinet Security Chief Atsuyuki Sassa, an influential member of the conservative Japanese establishment, in remarks to a large gathering in Osaka called for Japan to periodically use its potential "nuclear weapons card" to shore up security assurances from the United States and to i [...] | 2007-03-23 05:41:00 | Consulate Osaka Kobe | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PARM PREL KN JA |
07OSAKAKOBE87 | NORTH KOREAN SANCTIONS VIOLATION: STAINLESS [...] (U) On March 29, the Hyogo Prefectural Police Department, after receiving a tipoff from Kobe Customs, launched an investigation into two firms in Western Japan for alleged violations of Japanese sanctions prohibiting all imports from the DPRK. The sanctions were enacted in response to last ye [...] | 2007-04-04 07:02:00 | Consulate Osaka Kobe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EFIN EFIS PREL KN JA |
07OTTAWA312 | CANADIAN IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1718 ON NORTH [...] (U) During Economic Minister-Counselor's February 16 demarche at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) on Canada's implementation of UNSCR 1737 on Iran (reported septel),he learned about the GoC's implementation of UNSCR 1718 on the DPRK. 2. (U) DFAIT United Nat [...] | 2007-02-16 21:07:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KNNP EFIN ETTC KN CA |
07OTTAWA72 | ADDITIONAL IRANIAN DESIGNATIONS UNDER E.O. 13382: [...] (SBU) On January 12, Economic Minister-Counselor and newly arrived Deputy Terrorist Financing Coordination Officer discussed reftel non-paper with Yves Beaulieu, Deputy Director for Counter-Terrorism, International Crime and Terrorism Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and International T [...] | 2007-01-12 21:46:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETTC KNNP PARM PREL IR KN CA |
07PARAMARIBO603 | SURINAME TO SUPPORT UNGA BURMA RESOLUTION, [...] (U) Government of Suriname (GOS) Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Ambassador Robby D. Ramlakhan, the point-man for this year's UNGA 3rd Committee slate, told Ambassador Lisa Bobbie Schreiber Hughes on November 21 that Suriname will break precedent and support the human rights resolution [...] | 2007-11-21 19:47:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UN BM NS BO IR KN |
07PARIS2072 | VICE FM ASANO ON KOREAN ABDUCTIONS, U.S.-JAPAN TRADE, [...] (C) Summary: Deputy Secretary John Negroponte and Assistant Secretary for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs Dan Sullivan met on May 15 on the margins of the ECD Ministerial Council Meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Katsuhito Asano. Asano proposed that President Bush and Prime M [...] | 2007-05-21 12:57:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD EAID OECD JA KN AF |
07PARIS4258 | PSI DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO FRENCH MFA [...] (C) On October 12, Embassy DutyOff transmitted reftel NIACT demarche to Martin Briens, MFA DAS-equivalent for Nuclear Non-Proliferation. PolOff followed up with Briens during business hours to answer any questions; however, the MFA requested no additional information. Please visit Paris' C [...] | 2007-10-15 12:11:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM EWWT GR FR KN SY |
07PARIS599 | FRENCH WELCOME SIX-PARTY TALKS AGREEMENT AS [...] (C) On February 14, we shared ref A text of agreement and nonpaper with key MFA offices, including the Asia Directorate, the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Directorate, the political Director's office, and the Minister's Cabinet advisor for Strategic Affairs. 2. (C) Arnaud Mentre, nonprol [...] | 2007-02-15 15:05:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN IR FR |
07PHNOMPENH925 | SOUTH KOREANS AGREE TO VET NORTH KOREAN REFUGEES [...] (C) On July 9, the DCM called on Embassy of the Republic of Korea Counselors Nak-Young OH and Gon-Jong JANG regarding the five North Korean refugees seeking resettlement in the United States (reftel). The DCM passed biographical information and fingerprints of the five individuals to the Kor [...] | 2007-07-10 07:05:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL KS KN CB |
07PORTAUPRINCE626 | DIO DESIGNATION: NONPAPER DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-04 18:30:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM KN IR HA |
07PRAGUE104 | CZECHS ENDING NORTH KOREAN LABORER PROGRAM BUT [...] (C) As a result of passage of UNSCR 1718, the Czech Foreign Ministry has pushed through an interministerial decision to end the North Korean work program that has been in place since 1998. No new visas will be issued, and the 408 DPRK laborers currently in country will leave when their visas [...] | 2007-02-05 05:45:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUN ELAB EZ KN |
07PRAGUE368 | CZECH RESPONSE: DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE [...] (C) On April 2, Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Pavel Klucky, Head of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Unit in the UN Department at the Czech MFA. Klucky stated that the Czech government would need some time to formulate a response. On April 6, Poloff again contacted Klucky, who rep [...] | 2007-04-06 13:20:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM IR KN EZ |
07PRAGUE400 | NORTH KOREAN DG FOR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS VISITS CZECH [...] (SBU) On April 12, Political Economic Counselor met with Jan Fury, Director of the Asian and Pacific Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to discuss the recent visit of Mr. Kim Chun Guk, DPRK MFA Director General for European Affairs. Kim visited Prague on April 3 after att [...] | 2007-04-16 05:34:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EZ KN |
07PRAGUE401 | NORTH KOREAN DG FOR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS VISITS CZECH [...] (SBU) On April 12, Political Economic Counselor met with Jan Fury, Director of the Asian and Pacific Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to discuss the recent visit of Mr. Kim Chun Guk, DPRK MFA Director General for European Affairs. Kim visited Prague on April 3 after att [...] | 2007-04-16 05:34:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EZ KN |
07PRAGUE741 | CZECH REPUBLIC: ADDITIONAL DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN [...] (U) Reftel was delivered June 20 to Ministry of Finance Financial Analytical Unit Director Jaromir Neuzil. Although there was no immediate response, Post will forward any reaction or comments received. GRABER [...] | 2007-06-21 07:53:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EUN EZ IR KN KNNP PARM |
07PRAGUE933 | CZECHS TO INQUIRE ABOUT DPRK RELIGIOUS PRISONER [...] No summary [...] | 2007-08-13 07:55:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KHUM KN EZ |
07PRETORIA1138 | DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-30 15:41:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KTFN KN IR SF |
07QUITO917 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IRAN DIO ASSET FREEZE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-20 21:31:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP PARM KN EC |
07RIGA140 | LATVIA RESPONDS TO ADDITIONAL DESIGNATIONS OF [...] (SBU) PolOff delivered reftel talking points to Rudolfs Bremanis, Latvian Foreign Ministry US Desk Officer, and Agnese Vilde of the International Operations and Crisis Management Division Security Policy Department. Vilde said that there should be no problem with Latvia freezing any and all a [...] | 2007-02-23 15:49:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP KN PARM LG |
07RIGA266 | LATVIA'S RESPONSE TO DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-11 15:00:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | IR KN KNNP PARM PREL LG |
07ROME1400 | ITALY: ADDITIONAL DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-27 11:09:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP KN PARM IR UN IT |
07ROME373 | ITALY: ADDITIONAL DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-23 15:01:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP KN PARM IR IT |
07ROME47 | ITALY NOTIFIED OF ADDITIONAL IRAN DESIGNATIONS [...] (C) The Embassy delivered ref points on Bank Sepah designation to the MFA, Bank of Italy, and Ministry of Finance January 9. Pol M/C then spoke to Filippo Formica, MFA Nuclear Non-Proliferation Office Director, noting US interest in possible Italian follow-up action on Bank Sepah and our own [...] | 2007-01-09 17:06:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP KN PARM IR IT |
07ROME667 | ITALY'S EXPORT CREDIT POLICY VIS-A-VIS IRAN STAYS [...] (S/NF) EcMin discussed UNSCR 1747, Bank Sepah Rome, Italy's export credit agency SACE exposure to Iran, and U.S. designation of Iran's Defense Industries Organization March 30 with the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The MOF confirmed the March 27 Bank of Italy (BOI) report of BOI actions taken [...] | 2007-04-02 15:02:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN ECON KTTP PARM KN PREL UNSC OECD EXIM |
07ROME95 | IRAN - GOI REACTION TO BANK SEPAH DESIGNATION [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: MFA Political Director Terzi told visiting EUR A/S Fried that Italy expects European Commission political directors to come to agreement on a common position regarding the U.S. designation of Bank Sepah, within the next few days. Domestically, the GOI is considering revising [...] | 2007-01-17 07:42:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | PREL EFIN ETTC KTFN KNNP KN PARM IR IT |
07SANJOSE657 | COSTA RICA: DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-04 21:29:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KNNP PARM KN IR CS |
07SANTIAGO279 | MEDIA REACTION - DISARMING NORTH KOREA'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM [...] On February 16, government-owned, editorially independent "La Nacion" (circ. 4,200) carried a column by international analyst Raul Sohr entitled, "Winds of Peace in North Korea." Quotes: 2. "Bad peace is worth more than a good war and that is what the west, led by the United States, has acc [...] | 2007-02-16 15:46:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OPRC CI KN |
07SEOUL1047 | CHUNG DONG-YOUNG'S ADVISORS SET FOREIGN POLICY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Advisors to presidential hopeful and former Uri Party chairman Chung Dong-young's (DY) told us April 4 that Chung likely would leave the Uri Party to form his own coalition party before the presidential candidate registration deadline of April 23. Chung's advisors asserted th [...] | 2007-04-10 07:22:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD KN KS PGOV PINR PREL |
07SEOUL1052 | FM SONG ON FTA, 6PT, U.S.-ROK ALLIANCE, AND IRAQ [...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 10, Foreign Minister Song Min-soon told the Ambassador that the ROKG and USG should stay coordinated on the KORUS FTA to avoid any perception that different interpretations existed on what was negotiated. Some in the ROK were concerned that the U.S. Congress might push f [...] | 2007-04-10 10:46:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID EFIN KS KN IZ |
07SEOUL1078 | PRESIDENT ROH'S MEETING WITH RICHARDSON-PRINCIPI [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an April 12 meeting with President Roh Moo-hyun, New Mexico Governor Richardson and former Secretary of Veteran's Affairs Anthony Principi said that the DPRK had been cooperative in assisting the transfer of the remains of servicemen thought to have died during the Korean War. [...] | 2007-04-13 04:42:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MNUC KS KN |
07SEOUL1108 | DPRK DEFECTOR PERSONIFIES MATERIALISTIC MOTIVES FOR [...] (U) SUMMARY: On March 29, Lim Il, a North Korean defector, spoke at the monthly meeting of the AhRin Forum in Seoul to an audience of academics and foreign diplomats posted to the ROK and the DPRK. Lim described his journey from North Korea to the South, where he received asylum in 1998, via [...] | 2007-04-17 01:41:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM KS KN |
07SEOUL1112 | GOVERNOR RICHARDSON AND FORMER SECRETARY PRINCIPI [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During an April 11-12 visit to Seoul, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and former Secretary of Veteran's Affairs Principi noted that the DPRK had been cooperative in facilitating the transfer of the remains of servicemen thought to have died during the Korean War. The Richa [...] | 2007-04-17 04:34:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MUNC KS KN |
07SEOUL1126 | NSC DIRECTOR CHA'S 4/12 MEETING WITH PARK SUN-WON [...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 12, NSC Director for Asian Affairs Victor Cha met with Park Sun-won, Secretary to the President for National Security Strategy, to provide a readout of the April 8-11 visit to North Korea by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Former Secretary of Veteran's Affairs Ant [...] | 2007-04-18 06:32:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MNUC KS KN |
07SEOUL1141 | PRIVATE BROADCASTING TO NORTH KOREA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Fueled by foreign funding, three Seoul-based radio stations are broadcasting news, information about defection, entertainment and other programming into the DPRK via shortwave platforms located overseas. The three -- Free NK Radio (FreeNK),Open Radio for North Korea (OpenRad [...] | 2007-04-19 07:29:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF PGOV PINR KS KN |
07SEOUL1175 | KOREAS AGREE TO RICE AID AND TEST RUNS OF RAILWAYS [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an April 23 briefing on the April 18-22 Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation Promotion Committee talks in Pyongyang, Director-General for Unification Policy Planning Um Jong-sik told A/DCM that the ROKG used the meetings to emphasize the need for the DPRK to implement the Februar [...] | 2007-04-23 09:58:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC EAID KS KN |
07SEOUL1189 | MOFAT DELIVERS NONPAPER ON KIC EXPANSION [...] (C) In an April 23 meeting with A/DCM, MOFAT Director-General for North American Affairs Cho Byung-jae passed a nonpaper that says, given the February 13 "Initial Actions" agreement, the ROKG intends to resume efforts to expand development of the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC),which had be [...] | 2007-04-24 07:37:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC EAID KS KN |
07SEOUL1211 | THE POLITICS OF ALLIANCE RELATIONS (1 OF 3) [...] (C) SUMMARY OF CABLE SERIES: This report, the first in a series of three on the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance, examines South Korean perceptions of their security environment. The second looks at what role the ROK sees for the Alliance in its security. The final report addresses how [...] | 2007-04-26 07:20:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM PGOV PINS MARR MCAP KS KN CH JA |
07SEOUL1215 | THE POLITICS OF ALLIANCE RELATIONS (2 OF 3) [...] (C) SUMMARY: This is the second in a series of cables on the politics of U.S.-ROK Alliance relations. Reftel A explored how the ROK perceives its security environment, concluding that the Korean public and their policy makers are heavily conflicted when it comes to relations with their neig [...] | 2007-04-26 07:54:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM PGOV PINS MARR MCAP KS KN CH JA |
07SEOUL1216 | THE POLITICS OF ALLIANCE RELATIONS (3 OF 3) [...] (C) SUMMARY: This is the third and final cable in a series reporting on the politics of U.S.-ROK Alliance relations. Reftel A explored how the Republic of Korea views its security environment. Reftel B looked at how the U.S.-ROK Alliance fits with ROK security perspectives. This final rep [...] | 2007-04-26 08:19:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM PGOV PINS MARR MCAP KS KN CH JA |
07SEOUL1327 | TREASURY SECRETARY PAULSON'S MARCH VISIT TO SEOUL [...] (C) SUMMARY. On the eve of the 8th KORUS-FTA round, Treasury Secretary Paulson visited Seoul March 6-7 to meet President Roh Moo-hyun, Deputy Prime Minister Kwon O-kyu, and Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong. His discussions reaffirmed: (1) high-level support on both sides for keeping the KORUS- [...] | 2007-05-07 01:22:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN ETRD KN KS PREL EINV PGOV |