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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 SILVASANDE 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 SOCIO SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOMALIA 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 STEPHEN HADLEY STET STP STR STUDENT SU SUCCESSION SUFFRAGE SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SUSAN 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 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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 LOPEZ LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MANUEL SERGIO GONZALEZ MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARANTIS MARIA MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS MATT MAYA MB MBM MC MCA MCAP MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCAIN MCCONNELL MCCP MCGRAW MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEETINGS MENDIETA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL FELIPE CANAHUATI YACAMAN MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIKE 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 MOHAMED HESHAM ELDIN YOUSSEF MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS MORALES 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 MURAD MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NADIA 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 NEGROPONTE NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICHOLAS 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 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08RABAT83 | MOROCCO: UPSET ABOUT GAZA BLOCKADE BUT SUPPORTIVE [...] (C) Summary: MFA U/Sec-level DG Azeroual, responsible for Arab Affairs, told us that Morocco would work behind the scenes at the Arab League Ministerial for a moderate statement, and would succeed. He underscored, however, that the cut-off of essential supplies to Gaza was unacceptable and a [...] | 2008-01-28 10:31:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM LE IS SY MO |
08RABAT830 | MOROCCO OFFERS MIXED SUPPORT FOR UNGA THIRD [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-05 15:48:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UN MO |
08RABAT832 | MOROCCO FURIOUS WITH UN ON VAN WALSUM REMOVAL, [...] (C) Summary: Moroccan Foreign Ministry Chief of Staff Nasser Bourita told PolCouns September 4 the GOM was deeply unhappy with the UN and its "bad faith" in ending the UNSYG Personal Envoy for Western Sahara Peter Van Walsum's mandate, and had conveyed this in a letter to the SYG. Bourita felt the [...] | 2008-09-05 16:23:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL | OVIP PREL PBTS UNSC AG WI MO |
08RABAT833 | MOROCCAN MFA ON THE ARAB LEAGUE MEETING AND NORTH [...] (C) SUMMARY: In preparation for the Arab League Ministerial, MFA Director General for Arab and Islamic Affairs Mohamed Azeroual told us that the League had no mechanism to block attendance by Mauritanian junta representatives. He maintained that democracy continued to function there and that [...] | 2008-09-05 16:40:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL | OVIP PREL PBTS PINS PARM AL AG SY MR MO |
08RABAT845 | MOROCCO WILL STAND WITH THE ARAB LEAGUE AND OIG [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-09 16:40:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UN UNGA MO |
08RABAT846 | MOROCCO UNDECIDED ON RECOGNITION OF SOUTH OSSETIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-09 16:40:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MO |
08RABAT85 | MOROCCO INVITES OBSERVERS TO GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR [...] (U) Summary and Action Request: The Moroccan MFA has agreed to invite observers to the Global Initiative for Combating Nuclear Terrorism Conference (reftel) and has begun to send out invitations. Embassy recommends Department to encourage info addressees from invitee countries to follow-up, [...] | 2008-01-28 14:31:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KGIC PARMS PREL AU MO |
08RABAT850 | LEGAL ADVISOR'S DISCUSSION WITH MOROCCAN [...] (C) Summary: Legal Advisor John Bellinger met with Moroccan intelligence chief Mohamed Yasinne Mansouri in Rabat on September 7 to discuss issues related to the repatriation of prisoners held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GITMO). Bellinger praised Morocco's cooperation on GTMO repatriations. Man [...] | 2008-09-10 12:19:00 | Embassy Rabat | SECRET | PHUM PHSA PREL PTER MO |
08RABAT852 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: VISIT OF SECRETARY [...] Summary: Moroccan press coverage of Secretary Rice's September 6-7 visit to Morocco was principally factual and positive, focused on statements she made that the press described as supportive of the Moroccan perspective on Western Sahara negotiations. The Moroccan press also highlighted her [...] | 2008-09-10 15:55:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OVIP PHUM KDEM KPAO EAID KMPI MO |
08RABAT878 | FASSI FIHRI CONVOKES PERM 5 PLUS SPAIN TO COMPLAIN [...] (C) On September 16, Moroccan Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi Fihri convoked the Permanent 5 Ambassadors and Charges, plus the Spanish Ambassador, to bemoan the way in which Peter Van Walsum, the UNSYG's former Personal Envoy for the Western Sahara, was treated by the UN and to press for MINURSO [...] | 2008-09-16 17:46:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PBTS UN AG WI MO |
08RABAT879 | MAURITANIAN ENVOY EXPLAINS COUP TO GOM [...] (C) During a long September 16 briefing on Western Sahara (septel),Moroccan Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi Fihri told the Perm 5 Ambassadors and Charges, as well as the Spanish Ambassador, that King Mohammed VI and he had met new Mauritanian Foreign Minister Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou in C [...] | 2008-09-16 18:19:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM MR MO |
08RABAT897 | MOROCCO PLANS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-19 18:08:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PGOV KDEM UNGA MO |
08RABAT925 | MOROCCO SUPPORTS U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE [...] Poloff discussed the U.S. UNGA First Committee resolution on compliance with nonproliferation, arms limitations and disarmament agreements with MFA Head of UN Division Azzedine Farhane on September 26. Farhane said that Morocco will certainly support the resolution. 2. When asked if Morocc [...] | 2008-09-26 18:21:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM CDG PREL UNGA MO |
08RABAT926 | MOROCCO LIKELY TO ATTEND GI EXERCISE PLANNING [...] Poloff delivered reftel message to MFA Head of UN Division Azzedine Farhane on September 26. Farhane said that Morocco will likely participate in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Exercise Planning Group second meeting in Washington, D.C. on November 13-14. He will forward the [...] | 2008-09-26 18:21:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED | MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC MO |
08RABAT940 | MOROCCO: MFA OFFICIAL DISCUSSES ALGERIA, SAHARA [...] (S) Summary: During an unexpectedly wide-ranging pre-UNGA discussion, MFA International Security Chief Karim Halim (strictly protect) complained about "bumps" in the normally good security cooperation between Morocco and Algeria. Halim griped that the current level of USG military assistance [...] | 2008-09-30 17:26:00 | Embassy Rabat | SECRET | PREL PTER PGOV PBTS MARR NATO AG WI MO |
08RABAT942 | REQUEST FOR HELP ELIMINATING WATCH LIST HITS ON [...] (C) Summary: MFA Director for International Security Karim Halim, our primary interlocutor on Pol-Mil and Counterterrorism issues, requested Embassy assistance August 29 in helping two Moroccan diplomats whose names are similar to those on USG terror watch lists when they apply for visas or [...] | 2008-10-03 07:24:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CVIS PTER MO |
08RABAT956 | MOROCCO NOTES OFFICIAL STAND UP OF U.S. AFRICA [...] (SBU) On October 3, 2008, Deputy Polcouns informed Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Security Chief Karim Halim of the stand up of the U.S. Africa Command per reftel. Halim had no substantive comment but thanked D/Polcouns for the notification and said that he would forward [...] | 2008-10-08 11:53:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR PREL MO |
08RABAT962 | MOROCCO CONSIDERS KOSOVO ICJ RESOLUTION AT UNGA [...] (C) Poloff discussed Serbia's resolution to refer a question on the legality of Kosovo's declaration of independence to the International Court of Justice with Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief of Service of the Principle Bodies of the United Nations Redoune Houssaini on October 8. [...] | 2008-10-09 11:55:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UN UNGA KV MO |
08RABAT983 | MOROCCO SEEKS TO BLOCK ALGERIAN-PROPOSED [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Riley, along with all other North and South American Ambassadors, was convoked by the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to discuss the Government of Morocco's (GOM) objection to the latest Algerian-proposed UN resolution on Western Sahara. The MFA urged the [...] | 2008-10-14 08:48:00 | Embassy Rabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PBTS PHUM WI AG UN MO |
08RABAT985 | REQUEST FOR M113 ARMORED VEHICLES TO YEMEN [...] (S) PolOff discussed reftel points with MFA Chief of International Security Karim Halim on October 14. Halim had questions related to the terms of the transfer and said that such a decision had to be made in coordination with the Moroccan military. Halim stated that Morocco does not have a [...] | 2008-10-14 14:47:00 | Embassy Rabat | SECRET | PREL MASS MARR YE EG MO |
08RABAT993 | MISSION MOROCCO MOBILIZED FOR RAMADAN OUTREACH [...] (SBU) Summary: American and locally employed staff from all sections of Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Morocco mobilized to make the Mission,s Iftars (Ramadan dinners) and extensive outreach programming during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan a success. The Embassy and Consulate General [...] | 2008-10-15 18:38:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KISL KIRF KPAO OIIP PGOV PREL SCUL MO |
08RANGOON100 | BURMA: THE NLD REACHES OUT, THAN SHWE DIGS IN [...] (C) Summary. On February 6, the NLD Central Executive Committee (the Uncles) issued a statement inviting cease-fire ethnic groups to visit NLD headquarters in Rangoon for discussions. Some in the party leadership remain concerned about holding talks with these groups without Aung San Suu Kyi [...] | 2008-02-08 09:41:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON102 | BURMA: ECONOMIC IMPACT OF AVIAN INFLUENZA [...] (SBU) Summary. Since March 2006, the Burmese Government has responded to ten avian influenza outbreaks throughout the country, with one human infection case. Responding to these outbreaks, the Livestock Veterinary and Breeding Department (LBVD) culled more than 430,000 chickens, 357,000 quail [...] | 2008-02-11 04:28:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID SENV PGOV PREL BIO KFLU BM |
08RANGOON109 | REGIME PROMISES MAY REFERENDUM, ELECTIONS BY 2010 [...] (C) Summary. The GOB on February 9 announced next steps in its roadmap for democracy: it will finish drafting the constitution by April and will hold a referendum on the draft in May 2008; multi-party democratic elections will then occur in 2010. The drafting process did not incorporate vi [...] | 2008-02-11 10:54:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON110 | DEMARCHE ON KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-13 02:29:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNAUS UNMIK PGOV YI BM |
08RANGOON112 | BURMA: NO COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS ON AI [...] (SBU) Summary. The Burmese Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) has confirmed that despite outbreaks in neighboring countries, there have been no new outbreaks of avian influenza in 2008. LBVD officials continue to monitor border areas close to Thailand, Bangladesh, and Laos. [...] | 2008-02-13 09:31:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID SENV PGOV PREL BIO KFLU BM |
08RANGOON114 | CENSORING THE BURMESE PRESS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Printing and Press Scrutiny Board, comprised of 20 low-level officers, reads and censors every written publication in Burma. The board deletes all taboo material from printed media in the country, including anything critical of the government. Because of low wages for these [...] | 2008-02-13 09:40:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON115 | WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN BURMA [...] (C) Summary. Through its small grants program, Embassy Rangoon funds a Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association (BANCA) mobile education project in the buffer zone surrounding Shwesetaw Wildlife Sanctuary in Magwe Division. The wildlife sanctuary is home to many endangered species th [...] | 2008-02-13 10:06:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON116 | OPPOSITION TO MAY REFERENDUM IN BURMA [...] (C) Summary. The NLD successfully celebrated Union Day on February 12, with no interference by the regime. One veteran activist used the opportunity to give a (uncharacteristically) rousing speech to more than 400 people, criticizing the regime's mismanagement, declaring the regime's draft [...] | 2008-02-13 10:12:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON118 | 2007 BURMESE IMPORTS AND EXPORTS RISE DRAMATICALLY [...] (SBU) Summary. The Burmese Government recorded a substantial increase in both exports and imports in 2007 compared to previous years. Bolstered by a 71 percent increase in the value of natural gas exports, Burmese overall exports rose to $5.9 billion in 2007, a 44.1 percent increase over 20 [...] | 2008-02-14 06:10:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV PREL BM |
08RANGOON120 | BURMA: ELECTIONEERING BEGINS [...] (C) Summary. The NLD successfully commemorated General Aung San's birthday on February 13, with an event for children at NLD Headquarters. While ethnic groups have yet to respond directly to the NLD about its February 6 invitation, several ethnic groups commented favorably while noting that [...] | 2008-02-14 10:26:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON121 | MONKS OF CENTRAL BURMA PREDICT MORE PROTESTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Monks from monasteries in Yenanchaung and Kyaukpadaung believe that there will be further demonstrations sooner rather than later. This area in Central Burma historically has given rise to popular movements, and citizens of the two towns actively joined the September protests. [...] | 2008-02-14 10:32:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON125 | NEGOTIATIONS ON FORCED LABOR AGREEMENT CONTINUE [...] (C) Summary. The ILO continues to negotiate with the Burmese Government on the renewal of the ILO-GOB Forced Labor Mechanism Agreement, which will expire on February 26. The ILO is willing to extend the current agreement with no changes, providing the GOB meets certain conditions, including [...] | 2008-02-15 09:31:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON127 | BURMA: MORE ACTION NEEDED ON FORCED LABOR ISSUES [...] (C) Summary. According to ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall, the Burmese Government must take additional steps to address forced labor issues, particularly child soldier cases. The Ministry of Defense does not adequately punish recruiters of child soldiers, and the government places an unf [...] | 2008-02-19 09:55:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON133 | THE CHANGING ENVIRONMENT OF INLE LAKE [...] (SBU) Summary. Inle Lake, Burma's second largest lake, has shrunk by one-third over the past fifty years. Silt and plants slide down the deforested mountainside into the lake during monsoon season, creating floating islands responsible for much of the water displacement. Inle farmers exacer [...] | 2008-02-20 10:10:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON EAGR PREL BM |
08RANGOON134 | BURMA: CONSTITUTION FINISHED; NLD GIRDS FOR A FIGHT [...] (C) Summary: The GOB announced it has completed drafting the new constitution, but gave no information when the final draft would be published. Foreign Minister Nyan Win acknowledged to Singapore Foreign Minister Yeo that stipulations in the new constitution would disqualify Aung San Suu Ky [...] | 2008-02-20 10:15:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON137 | UNDERSTANDING BURMA'S EXCHANGE RATE SYSTEM [...] (SBU) Summary. Although the Burmese Government maintains an official exchange rate at 6 kyats to $1, in reality, Burma has a multiple exchange rate system. Exchange rates vary from 450 kyats to $1 to 1255 kyats to $1, depending on the transaction. Because the official exchange rate overvalu [...] | 2008-02-21 08:56:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL BM |
08RANGOON138 | SOCIOECONOMIC DYNAMICS OF INLE LAKE [...] (SBU) Summary. Inle Lake, Burma's second largest lake and one of its most visited tourist sites, is a microcosm of the sharp divide between Burma's socioeconomic classes. More than 70,000 people live on or around the lake and most are dependent upon the lake for their livelihoods. People's [...] | 2008-02-21 08:57:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL BM |
08RANGOON139 | BURMA: MANY KAREN SEE ONLY A ROADMAP TO RUIN [...] (C) Summary. Ethnic Karen and former National Convention delegate Simon Tha told us that he and nearly all of his fellow National Convention delegates regarded the regime's proposed constitutional referendum as a sham. He expected Than Shwe would continue to ignore concerns about the process [...] | 2008-02-21 09:28:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON14 | ILO FRUSTRATED WITH BURMESE GOVERNMENT [...] (C) Summary. Although the ILO had a good working relationship with former Deputy Labor Minister Aung Kyi, (now both Minister of Labor and Minister of Relations. i.e., the regime's liaison to Aung San Suu Kyi),new Deputy Labor Minister Brigadier General Tin Tun has increased restrictions on [...] | 2008-01-10 11:09:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON144 | BURMA: 88 GENERATION MOBILIZES FOR THE REFERENDUM [...] (C) The 88 Generation Students (88GS) are mobilizing pro-democracy activists throughout Burma for a "vote no" campaign in the regime's upcoming constitutional referendum. During a recent trip to five of Burma's seven divisions, 88 Generation leaders met with NLD members, monks, and political [...] | 2008-02-22 11:03:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON145 | BURMA: 88 GENERATION MOBILIZES FOR THE REFERENDUM [...] (C) The 88 Generation Students (88GS) are mobilizing pro-democracy activists throughout Burma for a "vote no" campaign in the regime's upcoming constitutional referendum. During a recent trip to five of Burma's seven divisions, 88 Generation leaders met with NLD members, monks, and political [...] | 2008-02-22 11:10:00 | Embassy Rangoon | SECRET | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON147 | BURMA,S CONSTITUTION: NO ROOM FOR DEBATE [...] (C) Summary. A member of the Constitutional Drafting Committee told us the regime did not permit the commission's members to engage in any debate or draft any substantive portions of the constitution. Instead, the draft constitution consisted of a recitation of the 104 fundamental principles [...] | 2008-02-26 09:46:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON153 | BURMA: REGIME PUBLISHES REFERENDUM LAW [...] (C) Summary. The Burmese regime released the law governing its upcoming constitutional referendum today. The law sets forth the rules regarding voter eligibility, procedures for a se'cret ballot, and punishment for those who "interfere" with the process. While the law stated that citizens [...] | 2008-02-27 10:03:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON154 | MORE CHARGES, NO PROGRESS [...] (C) Summary. The regime formally charged several prominent 88 Generation Students activists, including Min Ko Naing and Ko Ko Gyi, with unlawful interference with the regime's roadmap to democracy. The regime also charged at least seven other key activists with sedition. Both sedition and [...] | 2008-02-28 09:14:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON16 | QATAR AIR "TO SUSPEND" OPERATIONS [...] (C) Summary. Although Qatar Airways will stop direct flights between Doha and Rangoon on January 20 (Ref A),Qatar Airways Area Director Shahab Attarzadeh emphasized that the airline is not pulling out, but is only "suspending" operations. Since September, Qatar Airways has seen a 70 percen [...] | 2008-01-11 04:37:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | BM EAIR ECON PGOV PREL |
08RANGOON160 | BURMA'S GENERALS WANT OUT [...] (C) Summary: Prominent Burmese businessman Zaw Naing told us the senior generals are tired of the increasing international attention and pressure. They are desperate for an exit, but afraid they and their families will be prosecuted, jailed, and their fortunes confiscated. They are determin [...] | 2008-02-29 09:43:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON162 | REGIME CRONIES CONTINUE WHEELING AND DEALING [...] (C) Summary. Regime crony Tay Za continues to do business in Burma and Singapore, as he looks for ways to circumvent U.S. sanctions. Within Burma, Tay Za's Htoo Group of Companies is expanding into new sectors. Tay Za plans to open a new shipping company in 2008, using two bulk freighters [...] | 2008-03-03 08:33:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON165 | REGIME ARRESTS AND CHARGES MORE ACTIVISTS [...] (C) Summary. In an effort to stifle an open dialogue about the roadmap to democracy, the regime continues to arrest and charge anyone who criticizes the process. Last week, the police arrested five more activists, including several family members of imprisoned activists. On February 29, t [...] | 2008-03-03 09:09:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON167 | AIR BAGAN CRASH RAISES SAFETY QUESTIONS [...] (C) Summary. Air Bagan, one of regime crony Tay Za's companies included on the targeted U.S. sanctions list, continues to grapple with technical and safety issues as its planes experience more difficulties, including a crash in Putao, Northern Kachin State, on February 19. Twenty passengers [...] | 2008-03-04 09:43:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL PGOV EAIR BM |
08RANGOON168 | ILO AND GOB RENEW FORCED LABOR MECHANISM AGREEMENT [...] (C) Summary. On February 27, the ILO and Burmese Government signed an agreement extending the ILO-GOB Forced Labor Mechanism Agreement for an additional year. During meetings with ILO Executive Director Kari Tapiola, the Burmese Government agreed to allow the ILO travel around Burma withou [...] | 2008-03-04 10:02:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON17 | BURMA: GUILT BY ASSOCIATION [...] (C) Summary. The regime may charge detained activist Htin Kyaw with sedition in addition to the other, less serious charges pending against him. His lawyers and family have not been able to see him since he ended his hunger strike on December 30. Authorities arrested NLD member and labor a [...] | 2008-01-11 08:37:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON171 | BURMA: TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR GAMBARI,S VISIT [...] (C) Acting UNDP Resident Representative Sanaka Samarasinha (protect) informed us that UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari will arrive in Rangoon at 9:55 a.m. on Thursday March 6 and is tentatively scheduled to depart at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday March 9. While his itinerary has not been [...] | 2008-03-05 11:14:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON179 | GAMBARI BACK IN BURMA [...] (C) The UN's Special Advisor on Burma arrived in Rangoon March 6 and met with the diplomatic community to gather their insights on the current situation. He informed the diplomats that the announcement of a referendum on a new constitution in May and elections for 2010 should be considered a [...] | 2008-03-06 09:55:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BM UN |
08RANGOON18 | WARPED THINKING IN BURMA: INSIGHTS FROM AN INSIDER [...] (C) Summary: Yin Yin Oo, a Foreign Ministry official close to Number Three General Thura Shwe Mann and the sister of Deputy Foreign Minister Kyaw Thu, has been authorized to engage in general discussions with the US and British Embassies. She contacted Charge just before Christmas to sugges [...] | 2008-01-11 10:14:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON180 | PROMOTING LEARNING AND LIVELIHOODS IN CHIN STATE [...] (C) Summary. In a country where many are impoverished and oppressed, the Chins are among the most destitute. Tedim, a town of 13,000 people located in the remote northern Chin hills, depends on sparse agricultural production and remittances from abroad for its meager income. Two Embassy-fun [...] | 2008-03-07 07:38:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON182 | BURMA: GAMBARI,S SECOND DAY [...] (C) Summary. The UN told us Gambari held a discussion with the regime's Minister of Information, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Culture today, but noted little of substance was discussed. He also met with the Referendum Commission, whose members could not answer his questions. [...] | 2008-03-07 10:13:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON183 | NLD MANDALAY PROMOTES OPPOSITION, LACKS RESOURCES [...] (C) Summary. The NLD in Mandalay faces a number of challenges that reflect those encountered throughout the rest of Burma. These include lack of public awareness, lack of offices and resources to carry out activities, and a short time span in which to promote votes against the constitution i [...] | 2008-03-07 10:13:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON185 | GAMBARI'S OUTBRIEF TO THE DIP CORPS: NO GOOD NEWS [...] (C) Summary: Gambari briefed the dip corps before departing Burma, but declined to give a substantive readout of his conversations before he briefed UNSYG Ban Ki Moon in Dhaka. He discussed the conditions of the referendum with the GOB and offered technical assistance and international moni [...] | 2008-03-10 10:24:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON186 | DEVELOPING ECONOMY OF TAUNGGYI [...] (SBU) Summary. Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, is one of the fastest growing cities in Burma. Unlike the rest of Shan State's population, 90 percent of whom work in the agricultural industry, Taunggyi's 200,000 people work in the industrial, trade, and services sectors. Taunggyi's eco [...] | 2008-03-11 07:30:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL BM |
08RANGOON187 | BURMESE REGIME PREEMPTS DISSENT [...] (SBU) Summary. Authorities arrested Generation Wave leader Aung Kyaw Oo on March 8, in the midst of Gambari's visit. His colleague, Nyi Nyi Aung, fled and remained in hiding. Also on March 8, two NLD members were arrested for possessing copies of "Rambo 4." The regime transferred another [...] | 2008-03-11 09:16:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON189 | BURMA: PRODUCING NEW CARS WITH USED PARTS [...] (SBU) Summary. Using import substitution policies, the Burmese Government has encouraged the development of a domestic car manufacturing sector since 2001. Currently, more than 400 small and medium-sized companies in Burma produce "new" unbranded jeeps and light trucks with used parts impor [...] | 2008-03-12 04:41:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV PREL BM |
08RANGOON19 | ASSK MEETS WITH REGIME; UN MOVING SLOWLY ON [...] (C) Summary: Aung San Suu Kyi met with regime liaison Aung Kyi today at the Government Guest House. It was her first meeting with the regime since November 19. UN Staff told us they are not preparing for any Gambari visit and also informed us that the GOB has still not granted permission fo [...] | 2008-01-11 10:18:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON192 | AIR BAGAN SAFETY ISSUES UNCOVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-12 09:39:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL PGOV EAIR CASC ASEC BM |
08RANGOON194 | BURMA: GAMBARI TO PROPOSE A "TIME-OUT FOR [...] (C) Summary: Special Envoy Gambari was unhappy with the short time-frame of his recent visit to Burma, and pushed hard to extend his stay and expand his schedule. The Senior General refused to grant him meetings with any of the regime's senior leadership, but did allow him to meet with Aung [...] | 2008-03-13 10:02:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON195 | THAN SHWE,S REFERENDUM: HEADS I WIN, TAILS YOU LOSE [...] (C) Detained monk U Gambira told family members he hopes the Burmese people will reject the regime's draft constitution and asked them to spread the word. The NLD's Central Executive Committee continued to support a "no" vote, but had not yet developed a strategy or released a statement on i [...] | 2008-03-13 10:04:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON197 | REGIME FAVORS STATE-OWNED BANKS OVER PRIVATE BANKS [...] (SBU) Summary. Although the Burmese banking sector has regained its footing since the 2003 banking crisis, the government continues to limit the ability of Burmese private banks to act as banks. According to bankers, the Central Bank of Burma closely monitors the financial transactions of t [...] | 2008-03-14 11:12:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL BM |
08RANGOON198 | GOB ENCOURAGES USE OF SINGAPORE DOLLARS [...] (SBU) Summary. In a change to its banking policy, the Burmese Government now permits private companies with foreign export earnings to open Singapore dollar-denominated bank accounts in three state-owned banks -- Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank, Myanmar Investment and Commercial Bank, and Myanmar E [...] | 2008-03-17 01:02:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD PREL BM |
08RANGOON203 | NASCENT HEALTHCARE IN IRRAWADDY DIVISION [...] (C) Summary. The Hinthada region of Irrawaddy Division is one of Burma's backwaters. Few roads exist for transportation, families have an average of seven children, and dengue, malaria, and diarrhea are the most common killers. While a single midwife provides healthcare in a few villages, m [...] | 2008-03-18 07:06:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM AMED TBIO EAID |
08RANGOON208 | BURMA: CENSORSHIP AND SOLITARY, BUT NO CONSTITUTION [...] (C) Detained monk U Gambira has been placed in solitary confinement, apparently as punishment for his recent statements urging Burmese to reject the draft constitution. The All Burma Monks Alliance issued a statement urging monks to boycott upcoming state-sponsored religious exams but did not [...] | 2008-03-19 09:16:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON210 | BURMA - WHY THE KYAT IS APPRECIATING AGAINST THE DOLLAR [...] (SBU) Summary. The Burmese kyat, traditionally one of the weakest currencies in Southeast Asia, continues to appreciate against the declining U.S. dollar. Since September 2007, the market rate of the kyat has risen by 19 percent. Burmese economists see the kyat's appreciation as primarily du [...] | 2008-03-19 09:58:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL BM |
08RANGOON213 | BURMESE FOREIGN MINISTER SEEKS SOMETHING FOR [...] (C) Summary: Foreign Minister Nyan Win finally agreed to meet with Charge on March 18 after several months of requests. When Charge asked about plans to ensure the credibility of the upcoming referendum, the Foreign Minister used the opportunity to complain again about economic sanctions, c [...] | 2008-03-20 08:30:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON214 | DRL SPECIAL BURMA RESPONSE FUND - EMBASSY [...] Per reftel, Embassy Rangoon acknowledges the terms of the transfer of $100,000 to Post for projects in Burma. 2. Embassy Rangoon contacts for the grant are: --Financial Officer: Craig Shaw. Mr. Shaw will assist the P/E section with financial transactions related to this grant. He wil [...] | 2008-03-20 08:35:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL KPAO KDEM PREL BM |
08RANGOON215 | DISORGANIZATION AND DISUNITY PRECEDE BURMA'S [...] (C) Summary: As the regime's planned constitutional referendum draws nearer, the opposition remains disorganized and scattered. Infighting among pro-democracy groups continues, with tension between the NLD's senior leaders, ethnic pro-democracy leaders, and the NLD's younger members coming [...] | 2008-03-20 10:01:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON22 | AIR BAGAN SPIRALS DEEPER INTO DEBT [...] (C) Summary. Bad management decisions and the cumulative effect of targeted U.S. sanctions have caused Air Bagan to lose close to $7 million since May 2007. Crippled by costly airplane leases and lack of passengers, Air Bagan's General Manager complained that because the company will not p [...] | 2008-01-14 10:43:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL PGOV EAIR BM |
08RANGOON220 | BURMA: REGIME TELLS NGOS TO KEEP A LOW PROFILE [...] (C) Summary. Although most NGOs continue to conduct business as usual, the Burmese Government in recent weeks has encouraged them to maintain a low profile until after the May referendum. Politics played a role in the recent requests: Secretary 1 and the Minister of Industry 1, both of whom [...] | 2008-03-24 09:27:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON222 | TOP CRONIES FEELING THE PINCH OF U.S. SANCTIONS [...] (C) Summary. Despite public statements that U.S. sanctions have little effect on regime cronies' ability to do business, Embassy contacts tell us that the top cronies -- Tay Za, Steven Law, and Aung Thet Mann -- are running scared. Tay Za's purchase of two bulk cargo ships from Korea recent [...] | 2008-03-25 09:19:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON234 | BURMA: DRAFT CONSTITUTION REVEALED AMIDST ABUSES [...] (C) We have obtained what appears to be Burmese-language version of the regime's draft constitution. The draft essentially restated the National Convention's 104 basic principles but also granted immunity to the SPDC and ensured the status quo until the new parliament is convened. On March [...] | 2008-03-28 10:46:00 | Embassy Rangoon | SECRET | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON245 | BURMA: REGIME CONTINUES PRE-REFERENDUM ARRESTS [...] (C) Summary: Authorities continue to arrest peaceful protesters and political activists. Over the weekend, six participants in a March 27 "vote no" demonstration were arrested, as well as five Muslim leaders in Rakhine State. An NLD vice township chairman was beaten in an intimidation attac [...] | 2008-04-02 11:35:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON247 | NLD SPEAKS OUT: VOTE "NO" [...] (C) The NLD released two statements criticizing the referendum and urging people to vote against the draft constitution. It also released a third statement informing voters of their rights and the referendum procedures under the law. NLD spokesman Nyan Win told us the statements had been di [...] | 2008-04-03 09:50:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON248 | BURMA: YOUNG ACTIVISTS ADVOCATE NEW APPROACHES [...] (C) Summary: Young pro-democracy activists advocate new, more creative approaches to bringing political change inside Burma. The current pro-democracy movement has been weakened severely by the arrests and crackdown after the September protests. It lacks leadership, strategic planning, and [...] | 2008-04-03 10:03:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON249 | BURMA: GOB PLANS TO RELOCATE LIVE BIRD MARKET AS AI [...] (SBU) Summary. Rangoon's main live bird market sells more than 40,000 poultry and two million eggs and poultry products each day. Aware that the live bird market poses potential avian influenza threats for those living near the market, the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries and the Yangon [...] | 2008-04-03 11:13:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM |
08RANGOON25 | BURMESE EVERYWHERE DESIRE CHANGE [...] (C) Summary: Charge met with six NLD activists in the town of Thaungdwingyi in Magwe Division on January 7. Living very simply and subject to constant harassment by the police, years of repression have not extinguished the spirit of these activists. They meet regularly to talk about their d [...] | 2008-01-15 07:57:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON254 | DIVERGENT VIEWS ABOUT BURMA'S REFERENDUM [...] (C) While many members of Burma's pro-democracy opposition have decided to "vote no" in the upcoming constitutional referendum, other members often referred to as the "Third Force", are urging the public to vote "yes" as an attempt to compromise with the military. The NLD has begun an educat [...] | 2008-04-07 11:22:00 | Embassy Rangoon | SECRET | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON258 | KAREN STATE: PEACE A PRIORITY IN THE REFERENDUM [...] (C) Summary. Karens are deeply divided over whether or not to support the constitution in the upcoming May referendum. While most of the general population wants peace and opposes anything produced by the government, they live in fear of the consequences of voting no. Karen leaders also wan [...] | 2008-04-08 11:38:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON262 | BURMA,S CONSTITUTION - A SETTING SUN [...] (SBU) The regime's proposed constitution appears to be a poorly drafted, often ambiguous document that will likely serve to preserve the military's control over Burma. While it enumerates a number of basic civil liberties, it also carves out broad exceptions that allow the regime to violate [...] | 2008-04-09 12:13:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON265 | THAI DREAMS: THE ECONOMIC PULL ON THE KAREN [...] (SBU) Summary. The increasingly poor economic conditions in Karen State drive many young people, particularly women, into Thailand every year. While jobs and money available there have the potential to lead to a better life, women are often lured into situations where they work under abusive [...] | 2008-04-11 11:08:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON27 | BURMA: SATELLITE FEES STILL UP IN THE AIR [...] (C) Summary. The Myanmar Times has demoted four of its editors after the regime criticized their decision to report a dramatic recent increase in satellite TV fees. The four editors will be reassigned to non-editorial duties but will not be fired, according to sources at the paper. So far, [...] | 2008-01-15 11:36:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON274 | BURMA'S THINGYAN: IN WITH A SPLASH OUT WITH A BLAST [...] (SBU) Witnesses reported isolated instances of referendum campaigning during last week's Thingyan water festival but described the festivities as overwhelmingly free of overt political activity by either side. However, several opposition activists were assaulted and arrested over Thingyan, a [...] | 2008-04-21 11:22:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON275 | BURMA'S THINGYAN: IN WITH A SPLASH OUT WITH A BLAST [...] (SBU) Witnesses reported isolated instances of referendum campaigning during last week's Thingyan water festival but described the festivities as overwhelmingly free of overt political activity by either side. However, several opposition activists were assaulted and arrested over Thingyan, a [...] | 2008-04-22 00:58:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON276 | BURMA'S THINGYAN: IN WITH A SPLASH, OUT WITH A BANG [...] (SBU) Witnesses reported isolated instances of referendum campaigning during last week's Thingyan water festival but described the festivities as overwhelmingly free of overt political activity by either side. However, several opposition activists were assaulted and arrested over Thingyan, a [...] | 2008-04-22 00:58:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON277 | BURMA: THE ECONOMICS OF WATER FESTIVAL [...] (SBU) Summary. Burmese Water Festival is the one time of year when the Burmese are able to relax and have a good time with little fear of government repression. The Burmese save their money all year for this holiday, and may spend between 10,000 to 100,000 kyat (approximately $10-100) to pa [...] | 2008-04-22 10:03:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL BM |
08RANGOON283 | PRESERVING THE CHATTHIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY [...] (C) Summary. The Chatthin Wildlife Sanctuary, established to preserve some of the last remaining habitat of the Eld's or golden deer, has come under threat in recent years due to lack of sufficient fuel wood and building materials in the surrounding villages. The New Generation Library Associ [...] | 2008-04-24 09:34:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM SENV ECON |
08RANGOON284 | BURMA: "VOTE NO" CAMPAIGN PROCEEDS SLOWLY [...] (C) Summary: 88 Generation continued their vote "no" campaign during the April water festival, and are working now to organize local "watch groups" throughout Burma to volunteer to observe vote counts at local precincts. The regime may have already complicated this plan as papers released t [...] | 2008-04-24 10:06:00 | Embassy Rangoon | SECRET | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON285 | BURMA: RICE EXPORTS TO CONTINUE IN 2008 [...] (C) Summary. Although it has yet to make an official announcement, the Burmese Government has decided to allow further exports of rice in 2008, and plans to grant export licenses for an additional 300,000-400,000 metric tons through December, totaling 800,000 metric tons by year end. Governm [...] | 2008-04-24 10:51:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON290 | BURMESE REGIME OFFERS ASSK A VOTE, BUT NOT FREEDOM [...] (C) Two separate sources reported that regime officials visited Aung San Suu Kyi this week to offer her the right to vote in May's referendum. Imprisoned activist Su Su Nwe declined authorities' offer of a new national registration card that would allow her to vote. The regime continued to [...] | 2008-04-25 09:41:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON292 | BURMA'S SENIOR GENERAL REPORTEDLY SICK AND [...] (C) Summary: Sources tell us Than Shwe is displaying increasingly erratic behavior, but remains firmly in power and in control. He is single-handedly calling the shots regarding the upcoming constitutional referendum and the next steps of the roadmap, including the parliamentary election. Mi [...] | 2008-04-25 11:05:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON300 | POST RESPONSE: FOLLOWING UP ON THE ACTIVISTS FOR [...] Embassy Rangoon fully supports the President's Freedom Agenda. The Chief of Mission has made every effort to meet leaders and members of Burma's pro-democracy opposition and to encourage the United Nations and diplomatic counterparts in Rangoon to do so as well. To further this goal, the Chi [...] | 2008-04-30 10:20:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON301 | BURMA: NLD STRUGGLES TO MONITOR THE REFERENDUM [...] (C) Summary: The NLD is struggling to organize volunteers to monitor polling for the regime's May 10 constitutional referendum. Each NLD Division chair is responsible for organizing observers for his/her own division, but we detected little coordination among them. The NLD's lead organizer [...] | 2008-04-30 10:31:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON303 | BURMA: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES [...] (SBU) Summary. Although food and agricultural commodity prices are rising worldwide at unprecedented rates, Burma has not experienced the same rise in prices. Aggregate prices of rice, Burma's most important food staple, have remained relatively stable - the nationwide average price per kilo [...] | 2008-04-30 12:24:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON305 | BURMA: FEAR AND CYNICISM IN KACHIN STATE [...] (C) Summary: A leading Kachin peace negotiator told us the KIO remained officially neutral on the referendum, but recommended its members boycott. Officials from the regime and KIO met in late March to discuss logistics for the vote and to address specific KIO concerns. Younger KIO and KIA [...] | 2008-05-02 09:48:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON307 | BURMA: MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL DOWN, BUT NOT [...] (C) Summary. Myanmar Airways International (MAI),one of Burma's two international airlines, recently lost one of its planes due to the sudden cancellation of its wet-lease contract and was forced to halt flights to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur beginning on April 24. Although it just signed a o [...] | 2008-05-02 10:19:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL PGOV EAIR BM |
08RANGOON313 | DRL SPECIAL BURMA RESPONSE FUND [...] Per reftel, Embassy Rangoon acknowledges the terms of the transfer of $20,000 to Post for projects in Burma. 2. Embassy Rangoon contacts for the grant are: --Financial Officer: Craig Shaw. Mr. Shaw will assist the P/E section with financial transactions related to this grant. He will [...] | 2008-05-05 11:24:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL KPAO KDEM PREL BM |
08RANGOON317 | EAC TEMPLATE [...] (SBU) On May 5, Embassy Rangoon convened an EAC meeting to discuss the situation following Cyclone Nargis which struck Burma the evening of May 2 and morning of May 3. The DCM chaired the meeting. The EAC reviewed the tripwires in Post's Emergency Action Plan for a natural disaster and agre [...] | 2008-05-05 13:07:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CASC AMGT PREL AEMR BM |
08RANGOON318 | EMBASSY CONVENES EAC MEETING [...] (SBU) Disregard Rangoon 317 sent in error. 2. (SBU) On May 5, Embassy Rangoon convened an EAC meeting to discuss the situation following Cyclone Nargis which struck Burma the evening of May 2 and morning of May 3. The DCM chaired the meeting. The EAC reviewed the tripwires in Post's Eme [...] | 2008-05-05 13:13:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CASC AMGT PREL AEMR BM |
08RANGOON323 | BURMA: CYCLONE DRIVING UP FOOD AND FUEL PRICES [...] (SBU) Summary. Cyclone Nargis devastated parts of southern Burma, including Rangoon and the Irrawaddy Delta. Trees and power lines are down, many homes are inhabitable, potable water supplies have been compromised or destroyed, and roads are blocked with debris. In the aftermath of the storm [...] | 2008-05-06 09:25:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON327 | BURMA: POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF CYCLONE NARGIS [...] (C) Summary: In the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, the regime announced it would proceed with its constitutional referendum, except for the five regions it had declared disaster areas, including Rangoon. Aung San Suu Kyi weathered the storm, but the "vote no" campaigns of both the NLD and 88 [...] | 2008-05-06 10:56:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON331 | BURMA: CYCLONE DESTROYS RICE CROPS, PRICES [...] (C) Summary. Cyclone Nargis ripped through the Irrawaddy Delta on May 2, destroying both the newly-planted summer rice crops and the drop season crop awaiting harvest. Before the storm, Irrawaddy Division was one of Burma's main rice producing areas. The townships hardest hit by the storm - [...] | 2008-05-07 08:41:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON333 | BURMA: THE POLITICS OF CYCLONE NARGIS ASSISTANCE [...] (C) Summary: The UN estimates over 1.5 million Burmese are in urgent need of food, water, and shelter in Irrawaddy and Rangoon Division. Today, the Minister of Social Welfare agreed to allow the UN to send local staff liaisons to GOB operations centers in the Delta, and seemed receptive to [...] | 2008-05-07 12:13:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON334 | BURMA: THILAWA PORT COULD OPEN BY END OF MAY [...] (C) Summary. Although access to the Rangoon Ports remains closed due to sunken ships and debris blocking the Rangoon River and unusable jetties, the Burmese Port Authority predicts the Myanmar International Terminal Thilawa (MITT) will be fully operational in two weeks. Shipping industry co [...] | 2008-05-07 12:13:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EWWT ECON ETRD PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON337 | BURMA: THAN SHWE IS THE PROBLEM [...] (C) Summary: A businessman and a journalist with close ties to the regime told Emboffs that all roads lead to Senior General Than Shwe, who remains isolated and unaware of the scale of the catastrophe that has befallen his country. No one will approve visas for international humanitarian ass [...] | 2008-05-08 10:52:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON338 | BURMA: BUSINESSES PARTICIPATING IN RELIEF EFFORTS [...] (C) Summary. In response to the GOB's limited response to Cyclone Nargis, private Burmese businesses have stepped up to the plate, providing both relief and recovery assistance to thousands of Burmese. Staff from several of Burma's largest companies volunteered to lead Rangoon's clean up eff [...] | 2008-05-08 11:00:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EAID EFIN PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON342 | BURMA: FOOD PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE, FUEL PRICES DECREASE [...] (SBU) Summary. Despite government efforts to reopen supply roads into Rangoon, food supplies remain limited, resulting in skyrocketing prices. Rice stocks throughout the city are almost depleted, and the few traders who still have rice sell it for approximately 40,000 kyat ($36) a bag, 67 pe [...] | 2008-05-08 11:24:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON349 | BURMA: PRYING OPEN THE DOOR FOR HUMANITARIAN AID [...] (C) Summary: The OFDA DART team will not be granted visas "for the moment" and other missions are having mixed success obtaining entry for their disaster assistance experts. The GOB turned back 62 medics that arrived on a chartered relief flight from Bangladesh. The UN has had mixed succes [...] | 2008-05-09 12:45:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON353 | BURMA: THILAWA PORT RESUMES LIMITED OPERATIONS [...] (C) Summary. The Myanmar International Terminal Thilawa (MITT) resumed limited operations on May 10, shipping industry officials confirm. Small feeder ships are able to navigate the Rangoon River, and the Port Authority continues to dredge the river to accommodate larger ships. The GOB rem [...] | 2008-05-12 09:36:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EWWT ECON ETRD PGOV PREL SENV BM |
08RANGOON356 | REFERENDUM PROCEEDS AS SCHEDULED [...] (C) Summary. The GOB went ahead with its referendum on May 10 in the areas of the country that were not affected by Cyclone Nargis. On a diplomatic tour, two Embassy officers visited eight polling stations in two cities, Myeik and Kyaingtone. We did not see any significant disturbances, but [...] | 2008-05-12 11:36:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON357 | FIRST TRANCHE OF USG CYCLONE ASSISTANCE ARRIVES IN [...] (SBU) Summary. USAID Administrator Henrietta Fore and PACOM Commander Admiral Timothy J. Keating on May 12 delivered the first tranche of USG assistance to Burma, including bottled water, blankets, and mosquito nets. During a meeting with Burmese Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Soe Thei [...] | 2008-05-13 04:58:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON365 | BURMA: NO EVIDENCE RELIEF SUPPLIES ARE BEING [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Rangoon has combed all of Rangoon's markets and found no evidence that donated humanitarian relief supplies have been diverted and sold. Likewise, NGOs and UN staff in the Delta told us they have seen no evidence relief supplies have been diverted from there either. T [...] | 2008-05-13 10:07:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON367 | BURMA: FUEL [...] (SBU) Supplies of certain food products - rice, meat, chicken, fish, and cooking oil - remain scarce in Rangoon and prices of food throughout the city continue to rise. The price of rice has increased 83 percent since May 1 due to insufficient rice stocks. Prices of fruits and vegetables rema [...] | 2008-05-13 10:25:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON368 | BURMA: FOOD PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE [...] (SBU) Supplies of certain food products - rice, meat, chicken, fish, and cooking oil - remain scarce in Rangoon and prices of food throughout the city continue to rise. The price of rice has increased 83 percent since May 1 due to insufficient rice stocks. Prices of fruits and vegetables rema [...] | 2008-05-13 10:29:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON371 | BURMA: SOME PROGRESS ON HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE [...] (SBU) Summary: The UN Resident coordinator Dan Baker briefed donors on his meetings in Nay Pyi Taw where the Deputy Foreign Minister informed him that visas for all UN assistance experts would be issued and said the GOB was issuing clearances for relief flights with only one-day notice requi [...] | 2008-05-13 12:36:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PREL PHUM BM PGOV EAGR MARR |
08RANGOON38 | BURMA: KEY ETHNIC CEASE-FIRE GROUP TALKS [...] (C) Summary: Top KIO officials told us they were pleased with Aung San Suu Kyi's recent statement, and confirmed that the hard-line Culture Minister had visited them in an effort to convince the KIO to condemn it. The KIO views its relationship with the NLD as a friendship rather than an al [...] | 2008-01-17 09:49:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON385 | BURMA: REGIME CLAIMS VICTORY; NLD OFFERS HELP [...] (C) On May 15, the regime announced its constitution had been overwhelmingly approved in the May 10 referendum, which was held in all areas of the country not critically affected by the storm. Aung San Suu Kyi's private doctor was permitted to briefly visit with her after the cyclone and rep [...] | 2008-05-15 09:16:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON387 | FOLLOWING THE RELIEF SUPPLY CHAIN [...] (SBU) Summary. U Aung Tun Khaing of the Department of Social Welfare explained a three-part system through which the GOB has thus far delivered 1,816 tons of international relief supplies to Cyclone Nargis victims. The supplies, transported to the affected regions primarily by ship, reach tw [...] | 2008-05-15 10:28:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON39 | ANOTHER EXPLOSION IN BURMA; NLD UNDER PRESSURE [...] (C) Summary: Another bomb exploded on a bus 65 miles north of Rangoon yesterday, killing the driver. An NLD member remains in custody after he and his colleague were interrogated regarding the Charge d'Affaires's recent meeting with 7 NLD members in their town. Other NLD leaders were summo [...] | 2008-01-17 10:02:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON394 | BURMA: UPDATE ON HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE [...] (C) Summary: UN Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator John Holmes was granted a visa and will visit Burma May 18-21. The UN has made no progress on obtaining permission for international staff to visit the field, and national staff are having increasing problems traveling to the Delta. The A [...] | 2008-05-16 10:38:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PREL PHUM BM PGOV |
08RANGOON4 | MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL TO RESUME FLIGHTS [...] (C) Summary. Myanmar Airways International (MAI),a joint venture between the Burmese Government and Region Air of Singapore, will resume flights to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur beginning January 15, 2008. In October, MAI halted its international flights when the company could no longer afford [...] | 2008-01-07 08:39:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV PREL EAIR BM |
08RANGOON400 | BURMA: CRONIES TOLD TO REBUILD THE DELTA [...] (C) Summary: Nay Win Maung, director of local NGO Myanmar Egress, shared with pol/econ chief a list of GOB ministers given responsibility and oversight for the rescue and rehabilitation of seven townships in the cyclone affected areas, and the various cronies the government assigned to finan [...] | 2008-05-20 12:21:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON401 | BURMA: FOOD PRICES DROPPING, FUEL COSTS BACK TO NORMAL [...] (SBU) Summary. Two weeks after Cyclone Nargis devastated Burma, food prices have begun to drop, although most prices remain higher than pre-cyclone levels. While certain food items - rice, cooking oil, and chicken - remain scarce, prices of these prices have dropped slightly in the past few [...] | 2008-05-21 02:27:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON41 | BURMA: AUTHORITIES THWART PLANNED PROTEST [...] (C) Summary. Police in Taunggok, Rakhine State disrupted a scheduled protest yesterday morning. No violence or arrests were reported and local residents said the situation in town was calm. We have seen nothing to confirm UK Ambassador Mark Canning's account of a 40-person protest in downt [...] | 2008-01-18 08:44:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON414 | BURMA PORTS CONTINUE LIMITED OPERATIONS [...] (C) Summary. The Burmese Port Authority has opened all four of Rangoon's ports, albeit for limited operations. Myanmar International Terminal Thilawa (MITT) continues to receive the majority of incoming ships, as the Port Authority continues to dredge the Rangoon River and repair jetties at [...] | 2008-05-27 07:21:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EWWT ECON ETRD PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON415 | GOVERNMENT DECLARES CONSTITUTION APPROVED; ASSK [...] (SBU) State-run media reported today that Burma's new constitution had been approved by 92.4 percent in the nation-wide referendum that concluded May 24. Voters we spoke with reported wide-spread election irregularities including distribution of pre-marked ballots with the approval mark check [...] | 2008-05-27 09:11:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON417 | BURMA: DONORS FOCUS ON ACCESS AT CYCLONE NARGIS [...] (C) Summary: The regime's hope for a cash-rich pledging conference fell flat as donors held on to their checkbooks despite Than Shwe's promise to Ban Ki Moon to allow access for international humanitarian workers to the Delta. In his opening remarks to the conference, the Prime Minister spe [...] | 2008-05-27 11:02:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON424 | BURMA: PREPARING FOR THE ANNUAL ILO CONFERENCE [...] (C) Summary. Although the Burmese Government has taken steps to address forced labor and child soldier issues, forced labor continues to be a significant problem in Burma, ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall told us. During the annual ILO Conference, ILO members should question the GOB's com [...] | 2008-05-28 09:01:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON425 | BURMA: ILO LOOKING TO EXPAND ROLE AFTER CYCLONE [...] (C) Summary. In the wake of Cyclone Nargis, which devastated Burma on May 2-3, International Labor Organization officials are looking to expand the organization's mandate in Burma so it can address cyclone recovery issues, particularly the use of paid labor instead of forced labor during rec [...] | 2008-05-28 09:08:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON427 | BURMA: ENCOURAGING SIGNS ON ACCESS TO THE DELTA [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ministry of Social Welfare is granting UN international staff permission to travel to the Delta with two days notice. Six staff applied for permission to travel on May 26 and all requests were granted. NGO international staff are also being granted permission to travel, th [...] | 2008-05-28 11:37:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON429 | AID FLOWS, BUT NOT MUCH [...] (SBU) Summary. Poloff and LES were turned around at a military checkpoint on the border between Rangoon and Irrawaddy Divisions on May 29. Prior to being stopped, we observed heightened security in several towns and villages in Rangoon Division that were damaged during the cyclone. The head [...] | 2008-05-29 09:14:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON434 | FORCED RELOCATION AND MORE DEATH IN BURMA'S DELTA [...] (C) Summary: Over the last week, Embassy Rangoon has received increasing reports the regime is forcing Cyclone Nargis victims to leave government-run and private shelters and return to their villages. Local sources and UN employees confirm that forced relocation by the military in storm aff [...] | 2008-06-02 08:45:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON44 | CHINESE LOSING PATIENCE WITH BURMA [...] (C) Summary: Charge hosted the Chinese Ambassador for lunch on January 17. We discussed the lack of political dialogue and the need for all countries to speak with one voice to persuade the generals to start talking and quit dragging their feet. The Chinese Ambassador no longer tried to defend the [...] | 2008-01-18 10:34:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON441 | BURMA: UN STRATEGY ON FORCED RELOCATIONS [...] (C) Summary: UN field workers have reported specific cases of mass, forced relocation throughout Rangoon Division and the Irrawaddy Delta. Two-thirds of relief camps in Labutta have been emptied, large numbers of victims in shelters in Bogale Township are being forced home on a daily basis, [...] | 2008-06-03 11:33:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON448 | BURMA: RELIEF COORDINATING GROUP STRUGGLES TO [...] (SBU) Summary: The Tripartite Core Group (TCG) has met twice since its formation to work out difficult issues related to Nargis relief efforts. According to the UN and ASEAN representatives, discussions have been frank and open. While some progress was made on procedures for access, visas, a [...] | 2008-06-04 11:13:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON453 | BURMA: CLEARER PICTURE EMERGING ON FORCED [...] (C) Summary: UNHCR representatives told us they observed no instances of violent, forced relocation during a recent trip to the Delta, but spoke with a military commander who said he had orders to vacate unofficial camps north of Labutta and Bogale. The government was moving victims in an [...] | 2008-06-05 08:41:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON454 | BURMA: ZARGANAR ARRESTED [...] (C) Summary. Police arrested comedian/activist Zarganar at his home the evening of June 4. Authorities said they will only hold him for two days, but did not specify the reason for his arrest. Zarganar has been engaged in relief efforts since Cyclone Nargis and had recently given a number [...] | 2008-06-05 08:47:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON455 | DELTA RELIEF: SMALL STEPS FORWARD, SOME BACK [...] (SBU) Summary. On a June 2 to 4 trip to the Irrawaddy delta region, Poloff and LES observed a tight security situation, particularly in areas where significant aid is flowing. We also observed and compared government camps with an NGO-run camp, which according to the government should not ex [...] | 2008-06-05 09:45:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON46 | HOW MYANMAR ECONOMIC HOLDINGS (MEHL) REALLY WORKS [...] (C) Summary. Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd. (MEHL),one of approximately 55 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Burma, is also one of the most powerful and corrupt organizations in the country. Established in 1990 by the Ministry of Defense, active and retired military currently control 70 per [...] | 2008-01-22 06:59:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON EINV ETRD PREL BM |
08RANGOON461 | POST NARGIS RELOCATIONS: EQUAL OPPORUNTITY ABUSE [...] (C) Summary. A number of our Burmese and ethnic minority contacts told us that the government has pressured cyclone victims in unofficial relief camps to relocate to government-sanctioned camps or return to their villages. In other instances, local residents have pressured these internally [...] | 2008-06-06 10:00:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON467 | MANDALAY: RELIEF FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE [...] (SBU) Summary. The people of Mandalay have responded to the crisis in the Irrawaddy Delta by sending relief into the affected areas. While the Government was slow to respond, and even slower to allow foreigners into the Delta assist, the people of Burma are focused in their efforts. Traditio [...] | 2008-06-10 08:09:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON468 | BURMA: HELICOPTERS RESOLVED, ACCESS STILL A PROBLEM [...] (C) Summary: Advance teams for the post Nargis assessment visited the Delta June 5-7 and found that 50-75 percent of the population in the worst affected areas perished in the cyclone. Some teams confronted difficulties with access in the areas they visited. World Bank and ADB officials wh [...] | 2008-06-10 12:15:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON47 | AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S MEETING WITH REGIME LIAISON [...] (C) Summary: Regime liaison Aung Kyi used his January 11 meeting with ASSK to scold her for not responding to Than Shwe's previous demands. He told her the senior generals were suspicious of her because the statement she released through Gambari was similar to the points UN Special Envoy Ga [...] | 2008-01-22 10:51:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON471 | BURMA: STRUGGLES AT THE TOP AFFECTING RELIEF EFFORT [...] (C) Pol/econ chief met with the well-connected journalist and leader of the local NGO Myanmar Egress, Nay Win Maung, who described the latest state-of-play regarding the senior generals' management of the Cyclone Nargis relief effort, emerging factions among the generals stemming from disagree [...] | 2008-06-11 09:07:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON477 | BURMA: SOUTHERN DELTA VICTIMS STILL NEGLECTED [...] (SBU) Summary. An Embassy Rangoon small grantee recently returned from the lower delta reported a lack of any organized relief efforts in much of the area south of Labutta. While the Burma Army was camped nearby, so far soldiers had not provided any significant assistance to cyclone victim [...] | 2008-06-12 07:42:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON48 | NGOS UNCONCERNED WITH RENEWED REGIME INTEREST [...] (C) Summary. During a January 11 meeting in Nay Pyi Taw with local officials from international NGOS, the Ministry of Health reiterated that organizations must work within the NGO guidelines and coordinate with government officials on projects and programs. NGO expatriate staff, who must be [...] | 2008-01-22 10:53:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON481 | BURMA: NGOS REPORT SUCCESS BUT EMPHASIZE THE [...] (SBU) Summary. Over 70 NGOs are now actively engaged in disaster relief efforts, employing several thousand staff, including over 1,000 international aid workers, and report success in delivering aid to many survivors of Cyclone Nargis, meeting a range of needs. However, they stress that the [...] | 2008-06-13 09:54:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON487 | BURMA: REGIME ARRESTS MORE DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS [...] (C) Summary: 88 Generation leader Myat Thu was arrested June 13. His colleague and close Embassy contact, Toe Kyaw Hlaing, has gone into hiding to avoid being taken into custody. The regime also arrested activist and journalist Zaw Thet Htwe, who had collaborated with activist/comedian Zar [...] | 2008-06-16 10:05:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON492 | BURMA: REGIME BACKTRACKING ON ITS CYCLONE RELIEF [...] (SBU) Summary: Vice Senior General Maung Aye appears to have taken control over the Cyclone Nargis relief efforts. The UN obtained some flexibility from Minister of Planning Soe Tha regarding the procedures the Minister announced June 10. However, the back and forth for easier access will l [...] | 2008-06-17 12:45:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON496 | BURMA: GOB MANIPULATING RICE MARKETS FOR OWN [...] (C) Summary. Concerned that rising rice prices could lead to future anti-government protests, the Burmese Government has again inserted itself in the rice trade. The week after Cyclone Nargis, when the World Food Programme (WFP) announced that it needed roughly 50,000 metric tons of rice to [...] | 2008-06-19 08:31:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON498 | BURMA: REGIME THUGS CRASH ASSK,S PARTY [...] (C) Summary. On June 19, regime thugs disrupted a peaceful gathering to celebrate Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday and arrested at least four participants at NLD headquarters in Rangoon. Another ceremony by the NLD in Taunggot, Rakhine State proceeded without incident. Rumors of 88 Generation S [...] | 2008-06-19 10:44:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON5 | BURMESE REGIME "TOO BUSY" FOR GAMBARI [...] (C) Diplomats attending the annual Independence Day dinner in Nay Pyi Taw on January 4 heard from several different government officials that the Than Shwe regime was "too busy" to receive UN Special Advisor Gambari before the mid-April annual water festival. The Chinese Ambassador confirmed [...] | 2008-01-07 10:26:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BM UN |
08RANGOON503 | BURMA: OPPOSITION DIVIDED ON THE WAY FORWARD [...] (C) Summary: Burma's pro-democracy opposition remains divided on how to respond to the regime's new constitution and the next step on the regime's "roadmap to discipline-flourishing democracy": the 2010 parliamentary elections. Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD party has formally rejected the new const [...] | 2008-06-20 11:06:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON507 | JTF-CARING RESPONSE: TERMINATION OF RELIEF [...] (U) Joint Task Force Caring Response (JTF-CR) has performed magnificently in responding to the humanitarian and disaster relief needs of Burma after Cyclone Nargis caused widespread devastation. Quickly identifying the need for delivery and distribution of humanitarian relief supplies, JTF-CR [...] | 2008-06-23 10:31:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PREL BM |
08RANGOON508 | BURMA'S SENIOR GENERAL SHAKES UP THE MILITARY [...] (C) Summary: On June 20, Senior General Than Shwe announced over one hundred key promotions, retirements, and changes for high and mid-ranking military officers. Three senior members of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) were retired from their military positions, although it is [...] | 2008-06-23 10:38:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON513 | BURMA: ARRESTS, NEGLECT, AND A SNUB [...] (C) Summary. Detained activist Min Ko Naing's health has deteriorated in prison, according to his family. While authorities have allowed a doctor to see him regularly, his family noted he was not receiving the level of care needed. Over a dozen Burmese journalists, some working for internat [...] | 2008-06-26 09:43:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON517 | BURMA: ILO TO START CASH FOR WORK PROGRAM IN DELTA [...] (C) Summary. International Labor Organization (ILO) officials plan to start a cash-for-work program by August to assist the most vulnerable populations affected by Cyclone Nargis. Under the program, the ILO will empower local residents in poverty-stricken villages to participate in infrastr [...] | 2008-06-27 10:56:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON518 | BURMA: PROMOTING DEMOCRATIC CHANGE THROUGH CYCLONE [...] (C) Summary: Except for a few isolated cases highlighted by the Burmese exile press, private relief efforts in the Delta are proceeding unhindered by the GOB, including those undertaken by pro-democracy groups. These efforts are widespread and crucial to covering gaps in the government's inept [...] | 2008-06-27 11:15:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID |
08RANGOON519 | NO EVIDENCE OF DELTA FORCED LABOR; CHILD SOLDIER [...] (C) Summary. Although the ILO Burma office has not received any formal complaints of forced labor in the Irrawaddy Delta after Cyclone Nargis, it continues to closely monitor the situation. ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall reported an increase in child soldier cases - his office now recei [...] | 2008-06-30 16:23:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON530 | BURMA: NO EVIDENCE OF LAND SEIZURES IN DELTA [...] (C) Summary. Officials from various UN agencies, NGOs, and the private sector have confirmed that the Burmese Government has not seized land from farmers in the Irrawaddy Delta, despite rumors and news reports to the contrary. According to Burmese law, the government is the sole property own [...] | 2008-07-02 08:53:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ELAB ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON542 | BURMESE SUPREME COURT REJECTS MAY DAY APPEALS [...] (C) An opposition lawyer confirmed that the Supreme Court rejected the appeals of six labor activists arrested in connection with a seminar at the American Center in May 2007. The health of detained 88 Generation Students activist Myo Yan Naung Thein has steadily deteriorated in prison, acco [...] | 2008-07-09 09:54:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON557 | CONTINUING THE PURSUIT OF DEMOCRACY IN BURMA [...] (SBU) Embassy Rangoon pol/econ chief departs Post this week after ending a two-year tour that saw the largest political uprising in Burma in twenty years, the arrest and imprisonment of the pro-democracy opposition's most talented leaders, and the worst natural disaster in Burma's recorded history. [...] | 2008-07-14 06:56:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON558 | BURMA: KEY KACHIN GROUPS TO FORM POLITICAL PARTY [...] (C) Summary. A leading Kachin peace negotiator told us a consortium of three leading Kachin organizations recently agreed to form a single political party and to participate in the 2010 parliamentary elections. While the regime has assured Kachin cease-fire groups they would not have to sur [...] | 2008-07-14 07:15:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON57 | BURMA: NO LOVE FOR THAN SHWE [...] (C) Summary. Several political dissidents were summoned to the office of the Deputy Rangoon Regional Commander and told the dialogue with ASSK is not going well and that the regime would be proceeding with the roadmap. The dissidents were warned that no demonstrations against the roadmap or [...] | 2008-01-24 09:15:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON578 | BURMA: REGIME DISHONORS AUNG SAN,S MEMORY [...] (SBU) Summary: The regime appears to be downgrading its commemoration of the assassination of General Aung San on July 19, called Martyr's Day. The NLD will be allowed to hold its own Martyr's Day ceremony at its headquarters on July 19, but the regime arrested four NLD members the day befo [...] | 2008-07-18 08:56:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON580 | BURMA: ASSK SPENDS ANOTHER MARTYRS DAY IN [...] (C) Summary: The regime and NLD each held ceremonies commemorating Martyrs Day on July 19, but both were considerably more low-key than in the past. While there were no disturbances at the NLD event itself, authorities arrested at least six NLD members over the weekend. We have seen no sig [...] | 2008-07-21 07:59:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON584 | ILO SAYS NO COMPLAINTS OF FORCED LABOR IN DELTA [...] (C) Summary. Although the exile press continues to report on forced labor in the Irrawaddy Delta after Cyclone Nargis, the ILO Liaison Office has yet to receive any specific forced labor complaints or evidence of forced labor in the delta. According to ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall, th [...] | 2008-07-22 06:00:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON585 | BURMA: CHALLENGES TO PLANTING RICE IN THE DELTA REMAIN [...] (SBU) Summary. Cyclone Nargis, with its up to 12-foot high waves, not only destroyed much of the rice farmland in the Irrawaddy Delta, but also washed away farm implements, including seeds, draft animals, and plows. Farmers in the delta have received some assistance from the Burmese Governme [...] | 2008-07-22 09:47:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON59 | BURMA: ANGER AND TENSION IN KACHIN STATE [...] (C) Summary: The situation in Kachin State has grown more tense since the September protests. During the protests, approximately 200 monks demonstrated in Myitkyina, led by the monks from the local monastery training school. Only one monk remains in prison today, but few have returned to th [...] | 2008-01-25 07:46:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON592 | BURMA: U/SGY HOLMES DISCUSSES CYCLONE RELIEF, WAYS [...] (C) Summary. During his July 22-24 trip to Burma, UN Undersecretary for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes met with UN officials, NGOs, and the Diplomatic Corps, highlighting the GOB's improved cooperation with the UN and NGOs on relief efforts over the past two months. Cyclone Nargis opened [...] | 2008-07-25 02:44:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON594 | BURMA,S KEYSTONE COPS [...] (SBU) Authorities have released all seven NLD members who were detained prior to Martyr's Day last week, but not before treating them to tea and snacks while in custody. At least two government soldiers were killed in a small skirmish between Burma Army troops and the Arakan Liberation Army n [...] | 2008-07-25 07:43:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON595 | SHAN STATE: TRAINING TRAINERS ON HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) Summary. The Hsai Pen Media Group (HPMG) spent nearly two weeks in June training Shan youth leaders on raising awareness of human rights and democracy using Embassy small grants funds. The hands-on training targeted 12 youth who have already taken leadership roles in their communities. On [...] | 2008-07-25 08:03:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON596 | BURMA: FEC CONTINUES TO DEPRECIATE; NGOS, UN LOSE [...] (C) Summary. Burma's Foreign Exchange Currency (FEC),which should have 1:1 parity with the US dollar, continues to depreciate against the dollar. Historically, the FEC/US dollar exchange difference has averaged 50 kyat; the current difference is currently more than 250 kyat. Since May, the [...] | 2008-07-28 07:27:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN EAID ECON PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON599 | BURMA: HARSHER SENTENCES FOR BLOGGERS AND MUSLIMS [...] (C) Summary. Embassy sources report that activist blogger Nay Phone Latt will be tried this week in a special court at Insein Prison. Ten mostly Muslim youth were sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labor last week for their alleged participation in last September's peaceful pro-d [...] | 2008-07-29 08:37:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON6 | BURMA: ARRESTS AND A HOSPITALIZATION [...] (C) Summary: The Than Shwe regime continued arresting pro-democracy activists during the January 4 Independence Day weekend. Among those arrested were a NLD MP-elect, NLD Youth members, and three All Burma Students Democratic Front (ABSDF) members. Than Shwe's influential wife, Daw Kyaing [...] | 2008-01-07 10:30:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON600 | BURMA: CYCLONE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT [...] (SBU) The UN and ASEAN on July 21 released the Post-Nargis Joint Assessment (PONJA) report, which detailed the findings of more than 300 experts surveying more than 100 townships in the Irrawaddy Delta. The storm had a significant sociological impact on Burma: of the more than 150,000 peopl [...] | 2008-07-29 10:11:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON604 | BURMA: GOVERNMENT BUDGET FUNDS SOES, MILITARY [...] (SBU) Summary. The Burmese Government published its FY08-09 budget in late April, along with the FY07-08 supplementary expenditures figures. Once again, the GOB's budget data sheet provided only general guidelines, with little explanation of spending. The largest proportion of public funds a [...] | 2008-07-31 07:24:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON607 | PRIVATE KAREN GROUP PROVIDES STORM VICTIMS CARE [...] (C) Summary. The Karen Medical Consortium (KMC) used funds from several donors, including Embassy Rangoon, to treat over 1,200 cyclone victims for medical problems in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. In their four trips to the delta region in which they visited fourteen villages, 60 percent [...] | 2008-07-31 08:05:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON610 | RESOURCE CENTER CONNECTS LOCAL GROUPS WITH FUNDS [...] (SBU) Summary. The newly-created Local Resource Center (LRC) serves to connect local organizations with one another and potential donors to conduct projects in the Irrawaddy delta. According to the LRC's main advisor, Karl Dorning, the groups with the greatest need and the fewest funding opp [...] | 2008-07-31 09:11:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON611 | BURMA: NLD TO BOYCOTT ELECTIONS, BUT QUIETLY [...] (C) The NLD and a committee of 1990 MPs elect will not participate in the 2010 parliamentary elections, but are reluctant to publicize their positions or forcefully advocate for a boycott. Two key contacts told us that most opposition leaders have lost faith in the UN and Special Advisor Gam [...] | 2008-07-31 09:12:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON617 | BURMA: REGIME WARY OF MONKS AND ACTIVISTS [...] (C) Summary. Sources have confirmed reports this week that nine monks arrested on July 15 are still being held in Insein prison. The regime delayed announcing the results of monks' religious examinations until this week, but sources reported the number of passing candidates was expected to b [...] | 2008-08-01 07:16:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON620 | BURMA DELEGATION FOR 63RD UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] (U) On August 1, the Burmese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) provided us with the names of the Burmese Delegation to the 63rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). A. The Head of State will not attend. B. The Head of Government will not attend. C. The Foreign Minister, N [...] | 2008-08-01 10:21:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA |
08RANGOON634 | BURMESE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE: FUTURE IS BRIGHT [...] (C) Summary. During the Charge's out-going call on Minister of Agriculture Major General Htay Oo, the Minister focused on the importance of promoting stability throughout Burma for the overall development of the country. Major General Htay Oo lauded the regime's seven step "roadmap to democ [...] | 2008-08-06 08:03:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAGR ECON BM |
08RANGOON635 | BURMA: QUIET THUS FAR IN ADVANCE OF 8/8/88 [...] (C) GOB authorities have visibly increased security in Rangoon and Mandalay in the lead-up to Friday's 20th anniversary of the 8/8/88 crackdown on pro-democracy protests, and we have issued a warden message to the American Community. However, our contacts report they see no evidence oppositi [...] | 2008-08-06 08:28:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON643 | BURMA: A GENERAL WILLING TO MEET [...] (C) Summary: Charge paid a farewell call August 5 on Lt. Gen Myint Swe, the only Burmese general who has been willing to meet with her regularly. The meeting was friendly and relaxed, even though our political differences are clear. While insisting Burma was on its own path towards democracy [...] | 2008-08-08 13:57:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON644 | BURMA: LIVESTOCK AND HEALTH MINISTERS DELIVER [...] (C) Summary. During an August 7 farewell visit to Nay Pyi Daw, Charge met separately with Livestock and Fisheries Minister Maung Maung Thein and Health Minister Dr. Kyaw Myint. Both ministers favorably noted the outpouring of international assistance following Cyclone Nargis and considered [...] | 2008-08-09 02:47:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | BM EAID ECON PGOV PREL |
08RANGOON646 | OJEA QUINTANA TAKES BABY STEPS IN FIRST VISIT TO [...] SUMMARY: (C) UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Burma Tomas Ojea Quintana concluded his first visit to Burma August 7. Although he traveled to the Irrawaddy Delta, met privately with political prisoners of his own choosing, and had brief meetings with civil society and religious group [...] | 2008-08-11 08:48:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON647 | OJEA QUINTANA TAKES BABY STEPS IN FIRST VISIT TO [...] SUMMARY: (C) UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Burma Tomas Ojea Quintana concluded his first visit to Burma August 7. Although he traveled to the Irrawaddy Delta, met privately with political prisoners of his own choosing, and had brief meetings with civil society and religious group [...] | 2008-08-11 08:48:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON648 | ASSK MEETS LAWYER FOR FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS [...] (S) SUMMARY: Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met with her personal lawyer August 8 for the first time in over five years. According to her lawyer, ASSK appeared physically and mentally healthy during the two-hour meeting, during which she focused exclusively on the legal case concerning her detent [...] | 2008-08-11 08:59:00 | Embassy Rangoon | SECRET | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON649 | BURMA: ARRESTS AND SILENCE ON 8/8/08 [...] (C) Authorities maintained a visible security presence in Rangoon and Mandalay on August 8, although our sources reported there were no significant demonstrations or commemorations of the 20th anniversary of the 8/8/88 uprising in the country's two largest cities. NLD sources in Rakhine Sta [...] | 2008-08-11 09:01:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON661 | BURMA: MORE ARRESTS AND RESTRICTIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY. On August 12, police arrested two of the five MPs-elect who denounced the regime's "roadmap to democracy" in a July 21 letter to the UN Secretary General and the UN Security Council. Sources also confirmed the June 12 arrest of activist Myat Thu for his cyclone relief work, but [...] | 2008-08-14 08:57:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON663 | BURMA: UN, NGOS COPE WITH FEC DEPRECIATION [...] (C) Summary. Burma's Foreign Exchange Currency (FEC),which should have 1:1 parity with the U.S. dollar, has lost 25 percent of its value in the past three months, affecting international organizations' in-country humanitarian and relief operations. On August 14, the Tripartite Core Group a [...] | 2008-08-15 05:17:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN EAID ECON PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON664 | THE SKY IS FALLING ON BURMA,S AVIATION INDUSTRY [...] (C) Summary. Burma's five domestic and international airlines continue to struggle, as a 50 percent reduction in tourism levels since 2007 and skyrocketing fuel costs have made it harder for them to turn a profit. In the past three months, Burmese airlines have significantly reduced domesti [...] | 2008-08-15 05:25:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL PGOV EAIR BM |
08RANGOON668 | GAMBARI'S FIRST DAY [...] (SBU) Summary. In a short meeting with the diplomatic corps on August 18, his first day in country, UN Special Envoy Gambari said he hoped to build on the opening created by Cyclone Nargis to broaden cooperation with the GOB on political and socio-economic issues. Diplomatic representatives [...] | 2008-08-18 09:34:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON67 | BURMA: ACTIVISTS CHARGED, UNCLES CRITICISED [...] (C) Summary. Zomi National Congress President Chin Sian Than informed us of increasing concerns within the pro-democracy movement over senior NLD leadership. A group of 92 MPs-elect are preparing a letter to the UNSYG calling for the inclusion of opposition and ethnic leaders in the constitu [...] | 2008-01-29 10:05:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON672 | BURMA: ACUTE BREAK IN WFP FOOD PIPELINE [...] (C) Summary. According to World Food Program (WFP) Country Director Chris Kaye, WFP Burma is experiencing an acute break in its emergency food pipeline that will last through mid-September. The food shortage could affect up to 450,000 individuals living in cyclone-affected areas, as WFP an [...] | 2008-08-19 08:45:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON673 | ASSK MEETS WITH LAWYER AND DOCTOR AUGUST 17 [...] (C) SUMMARY: Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met August 17th with both her lawyer and her doctor. Both report that she is in good health and spirits and both confirm that the regime has granted her request for monthly medical checkups and continued meetings with her lawyer to discuss her pending a [...] | 2008-08-19 09:18:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON675 | 88 GENERATION STUDENTS ACTIVIST TOE KYAW HLAING ON [...] (C) Summary: Leading 88 Generation Students member Toe Kyaw Hlaing informed us that he had been traveling throughout Burma in order to try and build a "United Alliance Front" of different ethnic and opposition groups. He hoped pro-democracy activists would participate in the 2010 elections, [...] | 2008-08-20 09:01:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON677 | BURMA: SHARP DECLINE IN TOURISM [...] (C) Summary. Burma's tourism industry continues to suffer from the twin effects of the regime's violent crackdown in September 2007 and Cyclone Nargis in May. Tourism dropped by 10 percent in 2007, despite a record-breaking number of visitors in the first eight months of the year. Tourism [...] | 2008-08-22 08:42:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON678 | GAMBARI COOLS HIS HEELS IN BURMA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Five days into his latest visit to Burma, UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari has yet to meet with any decision makers. To date, Gambari has had meetings with a number of GOB ministers, pro-regime groups and international organizations, as well as two sessions with the National L [...] | 2008-08-22 09:18:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON679 | GAMBARI VISIT CONCLUDES WITH NO ASSK MEETING [...] (C) Summary: UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari departed Burma August 23rd without meeting Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK). In an outbrief for the Diplomatic Corps, he expressed his disappointment that that ASSK had declined to see him and said he did not know her reason for doing so. Gambari report [...] | 2008-08-25 08:31:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON693 | BURMA: BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANIES TO DIVEST FROM [...] (C) Summary. Aviation industry officials confirm that at least two Lloyds of London insurance underwriters, RFIB and Munich Re, will divest from Burma by not automatically renewing their reinsurance contracts. The divestment -- at least partially the result of pressure from Burma Campaign [...] | 2008-08-28 08:19:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL PGOV EAIR EWWT BM |
08RANGOON698 | BURMA: USING THE HUNDI SYSTEM TO TRANSFER MONEY [...] (SBU) Summary. Prompted by government restrictions on foreign currency holdings and U.S. financial sanctions, many Burmese opt to transfer U.S. dollars in and out of Burma through informal channels, known colloquially as the "hundi system." The system links Burmese money changers and busin [...] | 2008-09-02 09:44:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON699 | BURMA: HOW MTE PROFITS FROM TIMBER SALES [...] (C) Summary. The Burmese Government, through state-owned Myanmar Timber Enterprise (MTE),heavily regulates Burma's timber trade, exporting logs, sawed lumber, and finished products for substantial profits. In order to earn the regime's annual revenue quota of USD 300 million, MTE holds mon [...] | 2008-09-02 09:53:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD BM |
08RANGOON704 | ASSK SEES LAWYER FOR THIRD TIME IN A MONTH [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met her lawyer, Neville, September 1 for 30 minutes to discuss her appeal process. Neville reported that ASSK told him to inform authorities that she would not meet with either her doctor or Liaison Minister Aung Kyi, presumably because such meetings would be used [...] | 2008-09-05 09:22:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON706 | BURMESE TIMBER EXPORTS ON THE RISE [...] (SBU) The value and quantity of Burmese timber exports increased dramatically in 2007, up six percent and 26 percent respectively over last year's figures. Timber industry experts predict that 2008 will be a record year for Burmese timber exports, despite international sanctions on Burmese [...] | 2008-09-08 04:32:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD BM |
08RANGOON710 | BURMA: MAI LEASES AIR BAGAN PLANE [...] (C) Myanmar Airways International (MAI),one of Burma's two international carriers, recently signed a three-month lease with Air Bagan for a Fokker 100, which will service its flights from Rangoon to Bangkok. MAI assured us that potential safety concerns were addressed through a third party [...] | 2008-09-08 09:36:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL PGOV EAIR CASC ASEC BM |
08RANGOON714 | POSSIBLE INCREASED SCRUTINY OF EMBASSY RANGOON [...] (C) The GOB publicly accused detained human rights activist U Myint Aye September 7 of accepting money from our former assistant public affairs officer (APAO),among others, for the purposes of committing "subversive acts." One accusation was a bombing against a government-affiliated group. [...] | 2008-09-09 09:37:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KPAO BM |
08RANGOON717 | BURMA: GOB PROPPING UP AIR BAGAN [...] (C) Air Bagan, owned by regime crony Tay Za, continues to suffer financially due to loss of insurance, lack of customers, and international sanctions. Nevertheless, the GOB refuses to allow Air Bagan to collapse. Air Bagan recently obtained Russian reinsurance after Lloyds of London underw [...] | 2008-09-11 09:51:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL PGOV EAIR BM |
08RANGOON720 | PRESSURE INCREASING ON BURMESE ACTIVISTS AS [...] (C) Embassy contacts confirm that GOB security forces arrested 88 Generation Student (88GS) activist Nilar Thein late on the evening of September 10. Separately, 35 88GS activists who were arrested in August 2007 were charged on September 9 and 11 with libel against friendly foreign powers a [...] | 2008-09-12 09:25:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON721 | HOW EU SANCTIONS AFFECT BURMA'S TIMBER INDUSTRY [...] (C) The European Union in November 2007 imposed sanctions on Burmese timber imports to reduce the regime's revenues from timber sales. While trade figures show that 2008 sales to Europe have dropped dramatically, an increase in Burmese timber trade to Asian countries has far outpaced this de [...] | 2008-09-12 09:30:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD SENV PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON724 | CHARGE MEETS BURMA FOREIGN MINISTER: CIVIL [...] (C) In a September 15 initial meeting with Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win, Charge reiterated the USG's strongly held views on human rights and political reform. The FM regretted Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) refusal to meet with UN Special Representative Gambari and Liaison Minister Aung Kyi. [...] | 2008-09-16 09:17:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON725 | ASSK MEETS WITH LAWYER AGAIN, AGREES TO FOOD [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer Kyi Win (aka Neville) confirmed to us that he met with his client again at her home on September 11 and 13 to discuss her legal appeal. Neville also reported that over the weekend authorities agreed to allow Aung San Suu Kyi regular doctor's visits, the unrestri [...] | 2008-09-16 09:44:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON728 | PREVENTING AVIAN INFLUENZA ALONG BURMA'S BORDERS [...] (SBU) Summary. Despite a 2006 GOB ban on the border trade of poultry products, these products continue to enter Burma illegally from avian influenza-infected countries, risking the importation of the disease. Livestock Breeding Veterinary Department (LBVD) officials, under the Ministry of Li [...] | 2008-09-17 08:26:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM |
08RANGOON73 | AUNG SAN SUU KYI: HOPE FOR THE BEST, PLAN FOR THE [...] (C) Summary. In a 90-minute meeting with the NLD's Central Executive Committee on January 30, Aung San Suu Kyi expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the dialogue with the regime and the lack of progress towards democracy and reconciliation. She encouraged her colleagues to go ahead wit [...] | 2008-01-31 04:28:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON734 | ON ANNIVERSARY OF MONK-LED PROTESTS, RUMORS ABOUND [...] (C) GOB authorities visibly increased security in Rangoon in the lead-up to the September 18 anniversary of the start of last year's monk-led protests in Rangoon. Rumors of impending protests continue, and one Buddhist monk unsuccessfully attempted suicide at the Shwedagon Pagoda, perhaps in [...] | 2008-09-18 10:26:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON741 | BURMA: INDUSTRY MINISTER'S FAMILY BENEFITS FROM [...] (C) Pyi Aung and Nay Aung are sons of Minister of Industry-1 U Aung Thaung. Pyi Aung is also the son-in-law of Vice Senior General Maung Aye. The two brothers own Aung Yee Phyo Co. Ltd., IGE Co. Ltd., and UNOG Co. Ltd., and continue to use their family connections and close ties to the regi [...] | 2008-09-19 09:13:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON742 | BURMA: RICE EXPORTERS FEELING THE PINCH, FARMERS [...] (C) Private Burmese rice exporters, most of whom are regime cronies, continue to pressure the Burmese Government to allow rice exports so they can unload their rice stocks and earn a profit. The regime continues to resist, concerned that rising local rice prices could spark anti-government [...] | 2008-09-19 09:21:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON743 | BURMA: WFP FOOD PIPELINE RESTORED [...] (C) World Food Program (WFP) Burma in mid-September resumed the provision of full rations to its beneficiaries in the Irrawaddy Delta, following a one-month break in its food pipeline. From mid-August to mid-September, WFP relied on several NGO partners to procure local rice on its behalf and [...] | 2008-09-19 09:25:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON744 | BURMA,S NLD UNCLES AND CHARGE DISCUSS THE STATE OF [...] (C) During a useful meeting September 17 with Charge, leaders of the National League for Democracy (NLD) confirmed Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) has resumed receiving food deliveries. Thus, the NLD is no longer concerned about her health. The Uncles are pessimistic about ASSK's pending legal app [...] | 2008-09-19 09:48:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON747 | BURMA: FARMERS PLANT RICE IN DELTA; YIELDS UNKNOWN [...] (SBU) Summary. Cyclone Nargis, with its up to 12-foot high waves, not only destroyed much of the rice farmland in the Irrawaddy Delta, but also washed away seeds, draft animals, plows, and other farm implements. Farmers in the Delta have received some assistance from the Burmese Government, [...] | 2008-09-22 23:49:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON75 | POLITICS OF EXPORTING RICE [...] (C) Summary. Exporting rice is a money-making business for the few who receive permits. Traditionally, the Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC),a state-owned enterprise run by the Department of Defense, works with Regional Commanders to export any rice surpluses, funneling the profits back t [...] | 2008-01-31 09:28:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON750 | BURMESE GEM AND JADE EXPORTS ON THE RISE [...] (SBU) The value of Burmese jade and gem exports increased substantially in 2007, up 38 percent from 2006. Jade sales accounted for 90 percent of the total. Trade analysts predict 2008 exports will exceed 2007 levels and could reach more than USD 650 million. Burma's jade and gems are sold [...] | 2008-09-23 09:07:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD BM |
08RANGOON751 | BURMA: USING DRL FUNDS FOR ELECTIONS CONFERENCE [...] (C) This is an action request. Please see para 7. The Hsia Pen Media Group, a past recipient of Embassy Rangoon small grants funding, plans to host a conference for approximately 130 Shan and Kachin youth, November 20-24, 2008, in Northern Shan State. During the conference, participants w [...] | 2008-09-24 04:24:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON752 | BURMA: SOME POLITICAL PRISONERS FREED IN AMNESTY [...] (C) On September 23, the Burmese government announced it would release 9,002 prisoners as part of a general amnesty, but did not reveal which prisoners or prisons would be included. Our contacts confirm that at least seven political prisoners have already been released, including prominent j [...] | 2008-09-24 08:57:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON753 | MARKERS REGARDING A NEW USAID PROPOSAL FOR BURMA [...] (C) Embassy Rangoon offers a few thoughts as the interagency considers how best to address assistance for Burma. A new assistance mechanism to allow a rapid, flexible response to new opportunities for democratic development in Burma is important. We stand ready to work closely with Washing [...] | 2008-09-24 09:18:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM EAID BM |
08RANGOON754 | BURMA -- ASSK'S LAWYER ON FILING OF APPEAL, ASSK [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer Kyi Win (aka Neville) told us September 23 he plans to file his client's appeal in Nay Pyi Taw by October 3. The appeal will challenge the lack of justification for ASSK's detention under Burmese law and the failure of authorities to investigate the 2003 attack o [...] | 2008-09-24 09:40:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON758 | BOMB BLAST CONFIRMED IN DOWNTOWN RANGOON [...] (C) Summary. A bomb exploded at a bus station in downtown Rangoon the morning of September 25. Reports of casualties vary, some indicating as many as two deaths and seven injuries. Post disseminated an internal message and a consular warden message about the bombing. We have received no r [...] | 2008-09-25 08:52:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM ASEC CASC |
08RANGOON76 | BURMA: SU SU NWE AND U GAMBIRA CHARGED [...] (C) Summary. The regime charged at least seven more detained political activists, including Su Su Nwe and U Gambira. If convicted, U Gambira could get as much as three years in prison while Su Su Nwe could be imprisoned for over 20 years. The ILO remains interested in Su Su Nwe's case but w [...] | 2008-01-31 10:30:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON763 | BURMA: IVANHOE TRYING TO DIVEST, SHUTS MINE [...] (C) Myanmar Ivanhoe Copper Co., Ltd. (MICCL),a joint venture between Canadian company Ivanhoe Mines Ltd and state-owned Mining Enterprise-1, operates one of Burma's two copper mines. Ivanhoe continues to have financial difficulties with the GOB - including a freeze on its bank account and [...] | 2008-09-26 10:01:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EMIN PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON765 | SANCTIONING STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES [...] (C) The Burmese Government dominates the country's economy, using its 46 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to capture profits from the sale of timber, gems, oil and gas, and minerals. In 2007, according to Burmese consultants Business Investment Group, SOEs earned more than USD 3 billion in pr [...] | 2008-09-29 10:06:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON775 | BURMA - DEFIANCE AND TENSIONS MARK NLD'S 20TH [...] (C) Despite a recent warning from authorities to refrain from criticizing the regime, the NLD celebrated its 20th anniversary by publicly castigating the constitution and making clear the party's political agenda remains based on the 1990 parliamentary elections. All eyes at the September 27 [...] | 2008-09-30 09:07:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON783 | MAKING ENDS MEET IN THE DELTA [...] (C) CDA and Embassy officers visited Kyone Hla and San Khan Chaung villages in Labutta Township in Burma's cyclone-affected Irrawaddy delta September 23. Beneficiaries of agricultural livelihood projects being implemented by International Development Enterprises (IDE) and funded by USAID/OF [...] | 2008-10-01 09:05:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON793 | RUSSIA IN BURMA: UN ROLES; NUCLEAR COOPERATION; [...] (C) Charge's Oct. 7 courtesy call on Russian Ambassador to Burma Mikhail Mgeladze included discussion of current UN efforts to influence events in Burma and a sketch of Russia's activities in country. Many political observers in Rangoon believe Russia has more access to influential Government [...] | 2008-10-07 09:57:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SNUC UN RS BM |
08RANGOON795 | UK AMBASSADOR ADVOCATES CONTINUED UN AND GAMBARI [...] (C) In an October 8 call on Charge, British Ambassador Mark Canning expressed the UK,s view that UN Special Representative for Burma Gambari should be allowed to continue in his current role as a preferred alternative to &six months of drift8 in the UN good offices mission. Canning said the [...] | 2008-10-08 10:17:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON798 | BURMA: CHARGE MEETS WITH U WIN TIN [...] (C) In an October 9 meeting, recently-released political prisoner Win Tin told Charge he hopes to use his freedom and reputation to inspire people to become more active in the pro-democracy movement and to reach out to opposition and ethnic groups outside the NLD. He acknowledged that his 19 [...] | 2008-10-09 11:00:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON80 | PROMOTING SOLAR ENERGY IN BURMA [...] (SBU) Summary. The Burmese Government permits NGOs to promote environmental issues, but does little else to protect the environment. For the past 15 years, local NGO REAM (Renewable Energy Association of Myanmar) has educated villagers in rural areas about conservation issues, as well as pro [...] | 2008-02-04 07:00:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON EAGR PREL BM |
08RANGOON805 | MEETING WITH BURMA MINISTER OF LIVESTOCK AND [...] (SBU) Charge d'Affaires Dinger met with Government of Burma Minister of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF) BrigGen Maung Maung Thein in Nay Pyi Taw on October 10. The meeting was in response to a U.S. request for introductory calls on GOB ministers whose portfolios relate to U.S. interests. Exce [...] | 2008-10-15 08:39:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EAID EAGR EFIS PINR BM |
08RANGOON806 | BURMA: ASSK FILES APPEAL; REGIME CONTINUES [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) attorney confirmed that his assistant filed the appeal of ASSK's house arrest in Nay Pyi Taw October 9. Authorities have not yet responded. On October 10, the regime arrested four members of Generation Wave, a pro-democracy group linked to last September's prot [...] | 2008-10-15 08:50:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON809 | ECONOMY OF MANDALAY, BURMA'S SECOND LARGEST CITY [...] (SBU) Mandalay, Burma's second largest city, is home to approximately one million people and more than 20,000 registered businesses. It is a vibrant, bustling city, and Chinese influence is readily apparent at every turn. Mandalay is a trading center and transshipment point for jade, gems, [...] | 2008-10-17 06:09:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EFIN PREL BM |
08RANGOON810 | SHAN YOUTH GROUP ENCOURAGES LITERACY IN TAUNGGYI [...] (C) Over the past two years, the Kan Baw Za (KBZ) Youth Library and Reading Club has conducted two projects funded through the Embassy small grants program: a mobile libraries project on Inle Lake and a library and learning center in Taunggyi, Shan State. Both projects promote literacy and te [...] | 2008-10-16 09:01:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON811 | SOME NLD YOUTH QUIT PARTY; ETHNIC PARTY ANNOUNCES [...] (C) Contrary to exile media reports that over 100 youth members of the NLD have resigned, our sources told us that only eight to ten members quit over disagreements with the party's Central Executive Committee. Another 30 members signed a letter protesting recent moves by the party's leaders [...] | 2008-10-17 09:21:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON819 | AMERICAN CENTER PROGRAM PROMOTES ETHNIC DIALOGUE [...] (C) Starting in January 2008, the American Center has conducted a Professional Development Program to bring together emerging leaders from throughout Burma to learn about human rights, democracy, and community activism. Graduates have joined local and international NGOs, created organization [...] | 2008-10-21 05:23:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON822 | BURMA: NEED TO IMPROVE LABOR RIGHTS AWARENESS [...] (C) Although the International Labor Organization (ILO) and GOB in February 2007 signed a Supplementary Understanding (SU) on Forced Labor, establishing a mechanism for Burmese citizens to file forced labor complaints, most Burmese remain unaware of the SU and their labor rights. The ILO has [...] | 2008-10-22 09:15:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON835 | EMBASSY RANGOON'S NOMINATION FOR THE 2009 [...] (SBU) Embassy Rangoon is pleased to nominate Burmese HIV/AIDS activist Phyu Phyu Thin for the 2009 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. Phyu Phyu Thin has demonstrated great courage and leadership and overcome tremendous obstacles in advancing the cause of HIV/AIDS awarenes [...] | 2008-10-27 14:22:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPAO PHUM BM |
08RANGOON838 | BURMA: INAUGURATION OF NEW AVIAN INFLUENZA LAB [...] (SBU) The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries on October 25 presided over the inauguration of the GOB's new Biosecurity Level 2 (BSL-2)Enhanced Animal Health Laboratory in Rangoon. The new lab, constructed by the Ministry's Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department with funds from the Foo [...] | 2008-10-28 05:44:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM |
08RANGOON84 | BURMA: SOME RELEASES, MORE ABUSES [...] (C) On February 4 authorities released two Rangoon-based NLD youth activists after holding them for three days. Two men arrested on January 22 for staging a small demonstration in Rakhine State were also released, but they reported having been abused while in custody. Another protestor, arre [...] | 2008-02-05 10:37:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON843 | DOCTOR TO VISIT ASSK NEXT WEEK [...] (C) NLD spokesman Nyan Win confirmed to us media reports that Dr. Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas) will visit Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) on Thursday November 6, 2008. This is consistent with what Douglas told us in August: that the regime has agreed to allow ASSK regular medical visits at the beginnin [...] | 2008-10-29 09:31:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON848 | BURMA -- 88GS DETAINEES SENTENCED, MOVED TO NEW [...] (C) On October 29, a judge sentenced nine detained 88 Generation Students members, including Min Ko Naing and Ko Ko Gyi, to six months' imprisonment for contempt of court. Two days later, authorities moved the nine activists to a prison 80 miles south of Rangoon and postponed their trials for [...] | 2008-10-31 09:12:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON854 | MEETINGS AT THE FOREIGN MINISTRY IN NAY PYI TAW [...] (C) DCM and Consul visited Nay Pyi Taw October 29-30 for courtesy calls at the Foreign Ministry, part of Post's effort to expand contacts with mid-level GOB officials. The meeting with the Director General for Consular Affairs was particularly productive, as he pledged to bypass his superio [...] | 2008-11-05 00:00:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR EAID PREL CVIS CASC UNGA BM |
08RANGOON860 | BURMA REGIME GOES AFTER MORE LAWYERS [...] (C) Our sources confirm that on October 30, opposition lawyers U Aung Thein and U Khin Maung Shein were charged with contempt of court. The two attorneys appeared before a Rangoon court November 6 to face the charges, only to have their cases postponed without decision. In late October, two [...] | 2008-11-06 09:10:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON865 | BURMA: OPPOSITION LAWYER REQUESTS PUBLIC STATEMENT [...] (C) Further to reftel, on November 7 opposition lawyer Aung Thein told us that he thinks a public statement by the Department criticizing the regime's recent prosecution of him and three other opposition lawyers would be helpful (please see paragraphs 3 and 4). His sentiments echo those of NL [...] | 2008-11-07 06:38:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON866 | BURMA: DOCTOR VISITS AUNG SAN SUU KYI BUT REVEALS [...] (C) In a brief telephone conversation with a member of our P/E staff, Dr. Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas) confirmed that he visited Aung San Suu Kyi on November 6. Douglas' visit is consistent with what he told us in August: that the regime has agreed to allow ASSK regular medical visits at the be [...] | 2008-11-07 06:42:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON871 | BURMA: DAEWOO DISMANTLES RIG IN DISPUTED WATERS [...] (C) Daewoo officials in Rangoon confirmed reports that the company is dismantling its drilling rig in the A-3 block off the western coast of Burma, following accusations that it was drilling in Bangladesh's territorial waters. Although Daewoo will be able to move the rig to another location [...] | 2008-11-07 09:37:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EWWT EPET ENRG PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON873 | BURMA: OPPOSITION LAWYERS JAILED [...] (C) Opposition lawyer U Aung Thein's wife confirmed that on November 7 her husband and fellow lawyer U Khin Maung Shein were sentenced by a Supreme Court deputy justice to four months in prison for contempt of court after they criticized the lack of due process in their client's trials (Ref A [...] | 2008-11-10 10:01:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON874 | BURMA LIFTS RICE EXPORT BAN; WFP UNABLE TO BUY [...] (C) The Burmese Government, confident that it will have more than 300,000 metric tons of surplus rice after the November harvest, lifted its ban on rice exports on November 4, issuing 11 permits to private Burmese companies. However, the GOB has not yet approved a World Food Programme (WFP) [...] | 2008-11-10 10:33:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON875 | BURMA: GOB ARRESTS FORCED LABOR COMPLAINANTS [...] (C) ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall reports that the Burmese Government arrested three forced labor complainants and one NLD facilitator who filed a forced labor case on behalf of 63 farmers in mid-October. The ILO has raised this issue with the Ministry of Labor, emphasizing that the GOB' [...] | 2008-11-10 10:41:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON880 | BURMA: SEVENTEEN ACTIVISTS GET SIGNIFICANT JAIL [...] (SBU) On November 10 and 11, the regime sentenced at least 17 pro-democracy activists, including prominent opposition leaders Su Su Nwe, Nilar Thein, Jimmy (aka Kyaw Minn Yu),and blogger Nay Phone Latt, to between two and 65 years in prison. Most of the activists did not have the benefit of [...] | 2008-11-12 10:04:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON882 | BURMA: MORE CONFIRMED CONVICTIONS [...] (SBU) A reliable source has reported that an additional 24 political detainees have been convicted since November 7, in addition to the 17 convictions we reported reftel. This brings the number of political detainees convicted in the past week to at least 41, all of whom received prison sent [...] | 2008-11-13 08:46:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON883 | BURMA: SUPPORTING ASEAN'S ROLE IN THE TCG [...] (C) The Tripartite Core Group (TCG),established by the UN, ASEAN, and the Burmese Government after Cyclone Nargis, has effectively worked to improve disaster assistance coordination and resolve operational issues related to assistance delivery to cyclone-affected areas. The TCG's mandate e [...] | 2008-11-13 09:17:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON PGOV PREL BM |
08RANGOON884 | BURMA: PREPARING FOR THE ILO GOVERNING BODY [...] (C) According to ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall, forced labor continues to be a significant problem in Burma, despite limited GOB actions to address forced labor and child soldier issues. He encourages ILO members during the upcoming ILO Governing Body Meeting to question the GOB delega [...] | 2008-11-13 09:24:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON888 | STAFFDEL GROVE'S NOVEMBER 8-10 VISIT TO BURMA [...] (C) Staffdel Grove visited Burma November 8-10 to monitor USG Cyclone Nargis assistance, assess the current political climate, and discuss the future of USG humanitarian assistance to Burma (see septel). During Mr. Grove's trip to the Cyclone-ravaged Irrawaddy delta, villagers expressed gra [...] | 2008-11-17 05:28:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM EAID ECON SOCI BM |
08RANGOON889 | BURMA: STAFFDEL GROVE ON STATE/AID PROPOSALS [...] (C) Embassy discussed the State/AID proposals for additional assistance for cyclone-recovery activities ("Element 2") and a new mechanism for civil society support ("Element 1") with Senate Appropriations Committee Minority Clerk Paul Grove during his November 8-10 visit to Burma. 2. (C) [...] | 2008-11-17 05:53:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EAID SOCI BM |
08RANGOON891 | BURMA: KEY 88GS PLAYERS SENTENCED AMIDST ONGOING [...] (C) Contacts with the NLD, 88 Generation Students (88GS),and Human Rights Defenders and Promoters report that the regime has sentenced at least another 45 political detainees to lengthy prison terms, bringing the number of persons convicted since November 7 to at least 86 (Ref A). The newly [...] | 2008-11-17 09:28:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON896 | SANCTIONING PRIVATE BURMESE COMPANIES UNDER THE [...] (C) The Burmese Government, in addition to relying on its state-owned enterprises, employs a system of economic patronage to ensure control over the country's economy. The GOB fosters a symbiotic relationship with select private Burmese companies, granting them joint ventures and lucrative [...] | 2008-11-19 06:48:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON897 | BURMA: FOOD INSECURITY IN CHIN STATE PERSISTS; [...] (C) Although food insecurity in northern Chin State has become more acute during the past six months due to crop destruction caused by a burgeoning rat population, the situation has not deteriorated into famine, according to World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director Chris Kaye. WFP, with [...] | 2008-11-19 06:48:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR EAID ECON PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON899 | BURMA: MORE CONVICTIONS; SOLDIERS CLASH WITH [...] (SBU) Political and human rights contacts have told us at least 11 more activists, including Htin Kyaw, were sentenced to between five and 33 years' imprisonment on November 17 and 18. We are seeking to confirm reports that a special court at Insein prison sentenced monk activist U Gambira t [...] | 2008-11-19 07:22:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON9 | BURMA: HUNGER STRIKES END BUT TROUBLES REMAIN [...] (C) Summary. Family members confirmed that detained activists Myo Thant and Zin Lin Aung ended their hunger strike the last week of December. Media reports that their fellow activist, Htin Kyaw, had ended his month-long hunger strike remain unconfirmed. Authorities have dropped all but one [...] | 2008-01-08 09:33:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON900 | BURMA: NLD MESSAGES FOR PRESIDENT BUSH AND [...] (U) On November 19, the National League for Democracy (NLD) delivered to Embassy Rangoon a message of congratulations to President-elect Obama on behalf of Aung San Suu Kyi and the other members of the party's Central Executive Committee. Pursuant to State 118192 we attach below the text of [...] | 2008-11-19 09:10:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP |
08RANGOON901 | BURMA: VISIT OF DPRK VICE FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Yong-il reportedly met with the SPDC's number four official, Lt. General Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Foreign Minister Nyan Win, and others during his November 6-10 visit to Burma, signing an agreement on visas and discussing trade, economic, and [...] | 2008-11-19 09:40:00 | Embassy Rangoon | SECRET | MARR MCAP PGOV PREF PREL PARM KN KS BM |
08RANGOON907 | BURMA: ZAGANAR, U GAMBIRA SENTENCED; NLD MARKS [...] (C) Human rights contacts and detainee family members confirmed November 24 that Burmese comedian Zaganar and leader of the All-Burma Monks Alliance U Gambira were sentenced to prison terms of 45 years and 68 years, respectively. The regime has now convicted and sentenced over 100 activists [...] | 2008-11-24 09:35:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON925 | BURMA: ASSK'S LAWYER SPEAKS ABOUT HIS CLIENT'S CASE [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer U Kyi Win (aka Neville) told Poloff December 4 that he is pressing GOB authorities to allow him to meet with his client. Neville had refrained from following up on his October 16 request to see Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) in response to GOB indications of possible n [...] | 2008-12-04 09:05:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON929 | BURMA: UPDATE ON POST-NARGIS EFFORTS [...] (C) Seven months after Cyclone Nargis, the UN, most international donors, and NGOs are shifting their focus in the Delta from relief and early recovery to longer-term recovery efforts. The Tripartite Core Group (TCG) will soon formally launch the Post-Nargis Recovery and Preparedness Plan ( [...] | 2008-12-08 11:50:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON930 | THE ROAD TO MANDALAY: CDA'S DECEMBER 3-4 VISIT [...] (C) During a December 3-4 visit to Mandalay, the Charge, accompanied by PAO, P/E Chief and the Embassy's Information Resource Center Director, met with the mayor (a Brigadier General),NLD officials, USG program alumni, and the Indian CG. NLD officials are constantly harassed (security pers [...] | 2008-12-09 05:12:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON932 | BURMA: ABUSES CONTINUE THROUGH HUMAN RIGHTS DAY [...] (C) Since mid-November, the regime has moved at least 13 recently-convicted prisoners to jails throughout Burma, in most cases far from their homes. Human rights activist Maung Maung Lay confirmed media reports that a Rangoon court has sentenced three people to between five and 19 years' imp [...] | 2008-12-10 08:56:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON936 | UNHCR AND BURMA: NRS PRESENCE AT RISK; HIGH [...] (C) UNHCR representatives told select donors December 11 the agency is increasingly concerned about the status of its presence in Burma's Northern Rakhine State (NRS). According to UNHCR, the protection situation in NRS remains terrible; severe restrictions on 750,000 Rohingya Muslims contin [...] | 2008-12-12 08:14:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON937 | BURMA: REGIME FREES ONE PRISONER; CONVICTS [...] (C) The NLD reported that detained chairman of the NLD's cyclone relief committee, U Ohn Kyaing, was released from prison on December 11. On December 10 - UN Human Rights Day - authorities sentenced laborer Kyaw Thu Htike to seven years' imprisonment for his alleged role in the September 200 [...] | 2008-12-12 08:20:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON94 | GOB SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN AVIAN INFLUENZA PROGRAM [...] (SBU) Summary. Responding to repeated outbreaks among poultry in Burma, the Burmese Government has dramatically strengthened its avian influenza (AI) response program during the past two years, culminating in the successful rapid detection and response to Burma's first human AI case in Decemb [...] | 2008-02-07 09:55:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID SENV PGOV PREL BIO KFLU BM |
08RANGOON942 | BURMA: NE WIN'S DAUGHTER RELEASED; KHIN YI [...] (C) On December 12 authorities released the daughter of Burma's former dictator Ne Win from over six years under house arrest. A senior police official told our DEA Country Attache that Director General of Police Khin Yi has been appointed a Deputy Minister with the Ministry of Home Affairs [...] | 2008-12-15 08:37:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON945 | BURMA: UPDATE FROM ASSK'S DOCTOR [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) personal physician told us his patient is in excellent health and has regained all of the weight she previously lost. Dr. Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas) saw ASSK on December 4 and is scheduled to see her again on January 1. Douglas informed us that the British Embas [...] | 2008-12-17 09:01:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON947 | BURMA: GOB PLAYING GAMES WITH WFP LOCAL FOOD [...] (C) The Burmese Government continues to send conflicting messages to the World Food Programme (WFP),granting it permission to resume local procurement of rice for its general feeding program, but attempting to force WFP to abide by GOB conditions for the procurement of rice for Delta recove [...] | 2008-12-18 08:35:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM |
08RANGOON948 | BURMA: REPORT OF ACTIVITIES UNDER DRL SPECIAL [...] (C) Through a grant from the DRL Special Response Fund for Burma, the Kachin Youth Awareness Program purchased equipment and literature on democracy and human rights and funded travel to carry out a successful democracy and human rights awareness campaign including seminars and workshops thro [...] | 2008-12-18 08:37:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON949 | BURMA: 88GS LEADER ON PRISONER CONDITIONS, [...] (C) In meetings December 17 and 18, 88 Generation Students leader Toe Kyaw Hlaing relayed information gathered from his meeting with the family of Min Ko Naing and detailed what support was being provided to families of political prisoners. He observed that his profile was increasing as oth [...] | 2008-12-18 08:47:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON951 | POSITIVE SIGNS AT NAY PYI TAW MEETINGS: MINISTRIES [...] (C) PAO and APAO visited Nay Pyi Taw on December 10 for courtesy calls at the Ministries of Information, Culture, and Education. The meeting with Ministry of Information officials was particularly productive, as they asked for Embassy assistance in obtaining English-language programming for [...] | 2008-12-19 07:15:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR EAID PREL CVIS CASC UNGA BM KPAO |
08RANGOON961 | BURMA: NINE PROTESTORS ARRESTED IN RANGOON [...] (SBU) On December 30, authorities arrested nine NLD members as they staged a procession in Rangoon calling for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi. Two Embassy staff saw the protestors carrying a banner that read "Free Aung San Suu Kyi" as they passed in front of Shwedagon Pagoda and the old par [...] | 2008-12-31 05:27:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM |
08RANGOON98 | BURMESE LIAISON HAS NOTHING FOR ASSK [...] (C) Summary: Charge met with Aung San Suu Kyi's doctor, Dr. Tin Myo Win aka Douglas, to get his assessment of the current state of any political dialogue. He last met with his patient on January 24, and offered her views of her most recent meeting with the government-designated liaison on J [...] | 2008-02-08 07:58:00 | Embassy Rangoon | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BM UN |
08RANGOON99 | ELECTION FORUM BRINGS TASTE OF DEMOCRACY TO BURMA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Over 100 Burmese students, journalists and businesspeople gathered at the Embassy's American Center on February 6 to watch live results of the Super Tuesday primary elections and participate in a lively discussion about foreign policy and democratic values. Embassy officers and [...] | 2008-02-08 08:10:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KPAO BM |
08REYKJAVIK1 | ICELAND: PRESIDENT GRIMSSON ANNOUNCES HIS RE-ELECTION BID [...] (U) Summary: Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson announced in his televised New Year's Day Address that he will run for a fourth term as President of Iceland in the presidential election on June 28. By doing so, he has put on hold any aspirations of taking a high-level international of [...] | 2008-01-02 17:23:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL IC |
08REYKJAVIK105 | ICELAND RESUMES COMMERCIAL WHALING AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE [...] (SBU) Summary: On May 19, the Icelandic Minister of Fisheries Einar Gudfinsson (Independence Party) quietly issued a quota for commercially hunting 40 minke whales for the domestic market. The Icelandic Foreign Minister, along with the other ministers from the coalition Social Democratic party [...] | 2008-06-10 11:48:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EFIS KSCA PREL IWC ETRD IC |
08REYKJAVIK109 | ICELAND DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED ABOUT USG DECISION ON UN HUMAN [...] (SBU) Pol Chief delivered reftel points to Ingibjorg Davidsdottir, Counsellor for Human Rights at the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs on 12 June. Davidsdottir, who had just returned the previous night from Human Rights Council meetings in Geneva, said that she was personally "deeply di [...] | 2008-06-12 17:53:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL IC |
08REYKJAVIK110 | ICELAND IWC COMMISSIONER PESSIMISTIC ON PROGRESS IN [...] (SBU) Summary: Iceland's Whaling Commissioner Stefan Asmundsson told post that he is pessimistic that any progress will be made in the upcoming International Whaling Commission meeting in Chile. Asmundsson was careful not to criticize the IWC Chairman Bill Hogarth but is worried that the focus [...] | 2008-06-13 07:58:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EFIS KSCA PREL IWC ETRD IC |
08REYKJAVIK115 | ICELAND: PARLIAMENTARY RESOLUTION CONDEMNING GUANTANAMO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Iceland's parliament unanimously passed a non-binding resolution on May 30 calling for the closure of the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. The resolution further called for the Government of Iceland to convey that message to the U.S. government; Iceland's Foreign Minis [...] | 2008-06-19 19:04:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM KPAO IC |
08REYKJAVIK116 | ICELAND: PARLIAMENT APPROVES RESOLUTION CONDEMNING GUANTANAMO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Iceland's parliament unanimously passed a non-binding resolution on May 30 calling for the closure of the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. The resolution further called for the Government of Iceland to convey that message to the U.S. government; Iceland's Foreign Minis [...] | 2008-06-20 14:56:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM KPAO IC |
08REYKJAVIK127 | CLOSING OUT THE ICELAND AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM TRANSFER [...] (C) Summary: Twenty-one months after the closure of U.S. Naval Air Station Keflavik, one major issue remains unresolved: the ultimate disposition of the residual parts and equipment associated with the Iceland Air Defense System (IADS). The Government of Iceland has made the IADS radar syst [...] | 2008-07-01 12:51:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | MASS PREL MARR NATO PGOV IC |
08REYKJAVIK139 | SUPPORT REQUEST TO GAIN ALLIES' AND UKRAINIAN SUPPORT FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-16 15:54:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR NATO IZ IC |
08REYKJAVIK151 | ICELAND INFORMED OF NEW U.S. CLUSTER MUNITIONS POLICY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-23 15:55:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KPOA PARM PREL NATO MOPS IC |
08REYKJAVIK173 | TFGG01: ICELAND ON RUSSIAN ACTIVITIES IN GEORGIA [...] (SBU) In discussion of the current situation in Georgia with Political Director Greta Gunnarsdottir, the highest available MFA official, the Ambassador urged August 14 that Iceland press Russia to take the necessary steps detailed in reftel. Gunnarsdottir will raise the message with the Foreign [...] | 2008-08-14 17:22:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PREL PHUM NATO UN GG RS IC |
08REYKJAVIK179 | ICELANDIC MFA REQUESTS ALL U.S. RECORDS ON HALLDOR [...] (SBU) Upon receipt of ref A note, Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs Political Director Greta Gunnarsdottir responded with several questions about the scope of Department's archival review and the possibility of extending the review to other USG agencies' archives (ref B). Post subsequent [...] | 2008-08-20 17:04:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OPDC IC |
08REYKJAVIK188 | GEORGIA: ICELAND OPPOSES RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF S. OSSETIA [...] (C) Summary: U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker previewed reftel demarche in August 25 meetings with the Icelandic Foreign Minister and other senior officials, and embassy followed up on August 27 to reiterate the points. In press comments on August 26, Foreign Minister Gisladottir immediate [...] | 2008-08-27 16:03:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PREF GG RU IC |
08REYKJAVIK189 | ICELAND FM WILL ATTEND 25 SEPTEMBER WOMEN LEADERS' WORKING [...] Iceland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Foreign Minister Ingibjorg Solrun Gisladottir will attend the Women Leaders' Working Group in New York on September 25. 2. Dietary Restrictions: none 3. Translation Needs: none 4. Icelandic UN Mission Point of Contact: Ms. [...] | 2008-08-27 16:05:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA KWMN PHUM PREL IC |
08REYKJAVIK195 | ICELAND: PEACEKEEPING TAKES ON A MORE CIVILIAN LOOK AFTER [...] (U) Summary: On August 26, Minister for Foreign Affairs Ingibjorg Solrun Gisladottir announced that Icelandic peacekeepers would only in rare circumstances carry arms, and that civilian and military tasks would be more clearly separated in future peacekeeping assignments. Gisladottir made the [...] | 2008-09-09 17:00:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS KPKO MARR PGOV PREL AF IC |
08REYKJAVIK198 | ICELAND SUPPORTS MOVING ISAF COUNTER-NARC DISCUSSION TO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-12 16:55:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS NATO MARR PREL AF IC |
08REYKJAVIK199 | Iceland's Bid for the UN Security Council [...] (C/NF) Summary: Iceland's bid for one of two available WEOG seats on the UN Security Council in 2009-10 is rapidly drawing to a close. The campaign, hamstrung by a slow start and tepid support at home, has found its legs over the last year under the enthusiastic direction of Foreign Minister [...] | 2008-09-12 16:57:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL UNSC UN AU TU IC |
08REYKJAVIK20 | ICELANDIC MFA PERMANENT SECRETARY ON KOSOVO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-15 11:13:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNMIK PGOV YI IC |
08REYKJAVIK23 | ICELAND EXPECTS TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO [...] (C) Foreign Minister Ingibjorg Solrun Gisladottir told the Ambassador February 19 that the government had discussed the independence issue and she expects the GOI to make an announcement recognizing Kosovo on February 22. She noted that Iceland had not been the first country to recognize Koso [...] | 2008-02-19 16:48:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNMIK PGOV YI IC |
08REYKJAVIK25 | ICELANDIC MFA REQUESTS FOIA INFORMATION ON HALLDOR [...] (U) Post received a diplomatic note from the Icelandic MFA requesting FOIA information on Iceland's eminent Nobel Prize winner, Halldor Laxness (1902-1998). Laxness, one of Iceland's most famous citizens, remains a topic of considerable public interest, and the question of what historical docu [...] | 2008-02-22 16:56:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL IC |
08REYKJAVIK254 | ICELAND: NATO ACCESSION OF ALBANIA AND CROATIA [...] (U) PolOff contacted Icelandic MFA MinCouns for International Organizations Nikulas Hannigan on October 28 to follow up on reftel demarche. Hannigan said that the MFA's Legal Advisor is preparing a draft parliamentary resolution for consideration by the cabinet at the weekly government meeting [...] | 2008-10-30 08:14:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR NATO PREL KTIA AL HR IC |
08REYKJAVIK256 | Iceland's Financial Crisis: The Russia Angle [...] (C) The announcement by Iceland's Central Bank on October 7 that Russia would provide a USD 5.4 billion loan created an international stir, unleashing a wave of speculation as to who had approached Russia, why and when the contact was made, and what the Russians could be contemplating as the q [...] | 2008-11-03 16:51:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EFIN ECON PGOV RS IC |
08REYKJAVIK258 | ICELAND: PRIME MINISTER CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT [...] (U) Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde has sent U.S. President-elect Barack Obama a letter of congratulations, according to a November 5 press release from the PM's Office. In the release, Haarde further noted that he looks forward to meeting the new President at the next NATO Summit in 200 [...] | 2008-11-05 15:56:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL IC |
08REYKJAVIK263 | ICELAND: CAN THIS COALITION BE SAVED? [...] (C/NF) Summary: Public support for Iceland's government has fallen below 50 percent in the wake of the financial crisis here, and cracks are beginning to widen between the two coalition parties as weekly demonstrations grow in size and fervor. PM Haarde's Independence Party (IP) has taken th [...] | 2008-11-10 18:15:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL ECON EU IC |
08REYKJAVIK264 | Iceland's economic troubles: Implications for the defense [...] (C) Summary: Iceland's economic collapse is spurring painful but necessary cost cutting measures by the Icelandic government. One expected target of reductions is the defense budget, a very small part of the national budget but a line item with a high profile. Although a funding reduction i [...] | 2008-11-10 18:15:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PREL NATO PGOV IC |
08REYKJAVIK269 | ICELAND: MFA SLASHES BUDGET, WILL REPLACE AMBASSADOR TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Iceland's Foreign Minister has announced a twenty percent reduction in the Ministry's budget for FY 2009. Four Icelandic missions will be closed down and the positions of six Ambassadors, who are retiring, will not be filled. Some Icelandic foreign service staff at overseas posts [...] | 2008-11-14 17:03:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EFIN PREL MARR ODIP IC |
08REYKJAVIK27 | KOSOVO: ICELAND MUDDLING ITS WAY TOWARDS RECOGNITION [...] (C) Ambassador contacted Permanent Secretary of State at the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs Gretar Mar Sigurdsson on 28 February to query the failure to make good the FM's pledge that Iceland would recognize Kosovo on February 22 (reftel). Sigurdsson pointed to the Foreign Minister's [...] | 2008-02-28 18:33:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNMIK UN YI KV IC |
08REYKJAVIK275 | ICELAND: CONSIDERING RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL FOR TERRORIST [...] (SBU) A/DCM and ConOff delivered Ref A demarche and model document to Ministry for Foreign Affairs Desk Officer for the U.S. (and Deputy Chief of the Defense Department) Audunn Atlason and MFA Defense Department First Secretary Ingibjorg Petursdottir on November 21. Emboffs also referred to D [...] | 2008-11-25 12:10:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC CMGT CVIS PTER PGOV PREL IC |
08REYKJAVIK279 | Foreign Minister Assesses Icelandic Domestic and Foreign [...] (U) At a November 28 lunch hosted by the Danish Ambassador, the dean of the diplomatic corps, Foreign Minister Gisladottir told the assembled heads of mission she viewed Iceland's financial collapse as part of a global meltdown that must be resolved globally. In a pointed repudiation of the ha [...] | 2008-12-01 16:57:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON EU IC |
08REYKJAVIK28 | ICELAND: FOREIGN MINISTER DISMISSES CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT [...] (SBU) Summary: Iceland's Foreign Minister flatly dismissed opposition calls for an independent inquiry into suspected CIA rendition flights through Iceland in a parliamentary session on February 28. The question time discussion was spurred by Icelandic State Television's February 25 broadcas [...] | 2008-02-29 16:54:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PREL PTER IC |
08REYKJAVIK286 | Iceland: Political parties considering EU membership as [...] (U) Summary: Iceland's economic crisis has radically changed opinions here on the possibility of joining the European Union, and the country's political parties are struggling to adapt. Polls show support for joining the EU and adopting the euro reaching 70 percent, while support for the gov [...] | 2008-12-05 16:28:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON EUN IC |
08REYKJAVIK34 | ICELAND RECOGNIZES KOSOVO'S INDEPENDENCE [...] (U) On March 5, 2008, Iceland recognized the Republic of Kosovo as an independent state. 2. (SBU) Comment: Although the recognition comes almost two weeks after the initial date the Foreign Minister suggested to the Ambassador (see reftel),it falls neither first nor last among the Nordic [...] | 2008-03-05 17:18:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KV IC |
08REYKJAVIK46 | Demarche on Use of FYROM for NATO Candidature (U) [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-31 17:33:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO PGOV MK GR IC |
08REYKJAVIK52 | Scenesetter for the Secretary's meeting with Icelandic [...] (C/NF) Icelandic Foreign Minister Ingibjorg Solrun Gisladottir's visit to Washington April 10-12 will be her first visit with a bilateral agenda. Since her Social Democratic Alliance party came into government last June, she has quickly forged a solid relationship with her center-right coalit [...] | 2008-04-03 16:47:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL MARR PGOV PINR NATO KWMN IC |
08REYKJAVIK70 | ICELAND WILL SIGN ON TO PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE [...] (SBU) Pol Chief briefly mentioned reftel declaration to Ingibjorg Davidsdottir, Counsellor for Human Rights at the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs on 22 April and followed up with a detailed demarche the next day. Davidsdottir replied that she had spoken with Iceland's UN Mission after [...] | 2008-04-23 19:13:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL UNGA IC |
08REYKJAVIK71 | ABBAS STOPOVER IN ICELAND: SPECIAL ENVOY APPOINTED, [...] (SBU) Summary: In a short-notice visit, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas overnighted in Iceland April 21-22, meeting with Icelandic President Grimsson and Foreign Minister Gisladottir. At the ceremonial lunch with Grimsson, Abbas lauded the contributions of small states like Icel [...] | 2008-04-23 19:17:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PINR KPAL KWBG IS XF IC |
08REYKJAVIK8 | Iceland: Russian activities in region a growing concern [...] (C) Summary: Russian foreign policy continues to irritate and puzzle the Government of Iceland. In the hour-long special on Russia, broadcasted by an Icelandic television channel on January 15, Russian Ambassador Tatarintsev claimed that recent Russian foreign policy moves are tied to Russia' [...] | 2008-01-23 14:58:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS PGOV RU IC |
08REYKJAVIK91 | Scenesetter for the Secretary's visit to Iceland May 30, 2008 [...] (U) The Icelanders are delighted to welcome you to the High North. Your visit to Reykjavik is the first by a Secretary of State since Secretary Powell attended the NATO Summit here in 2002, and the first bilateral visit since Secretary Albright overnighted in 2000. Under Secretary for Politic [...] | 2008-05-19 14:34:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PINR NATO KWMN ECON UNSC IC |
08REYKJAVIK96 | ICELAND: PRESIDENT GRIMSSON RE-ELECTED BY DEFAULT FOR A [...] (SBU) Summary: Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson won re-election by default on May 24 after the deadline for candidate registration passed with no challengers announcing. The election, previously scheduled for June 28, has been cancelled; Grimsson will start his fourth, and likely l [...] | 2008-06-02 17:00:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR IC |
08RIGA110 | LATVIANS SEE IGNALINA LOSING MOMENTUM [...] (C) Summary: The mood among Latvian officials on prospects for building a new nuclear power facility in Ignalina, Lithuania, has turned gloomy. In recent meetings GOL officials and politicians say that the drive to replace the plant has lost momentum and that the Lithuanians are not showing [...] | 2008-02-29 08:23:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG ECON PREL LG |
08RIGA123 | Scenesetter for Secretary Chertoff's visit to Riga [...] We look forward to welcoming you in Riga. Your visit, and the accompanying signing of the MOU (assuming agreement can be reached on the text) on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP),is a significant marker of the strength of our bilateral relationship. Joining the VWP is the foreign policy issue th [...] | 2008-03-10 11:15:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PREL PGOV KCOR OVIP CHERTOFF MICHAEL LG |
08RIGA125 | EMBASSY RIGA SECONDS EMBASSY TIRANA'S SUGGESTED [...] Embassy Riga read with interest Embassy Tirana's reftel cable on improving the Human Rights Report process. Post seconds the concerns and issues raised in the cable--and endorses the pragmatic reforms to the process that were suggested, especially in regards to timelines. We look forward to w [...] | 2008-03-11 10:52:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL LG |
08RIGA130 | DAS KRILLA STRESSES TOLERANCE AND INCLUSION IN [...] (C) Summary: DAS for DRL Jeffrey Krilla visited Riga March 5 and 6 for roundtable discussions with ethnic Russian and other minority groups in Latvia. He also met with the Latvian Minister of Integration, MFA officials, and an ethnic Russian member of parliament. While the Integration Ministe [...] | 2008-03-13 07:12:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL LG |
08RIGA144 | LATVIA, BUCHAREST AND ISAF [...] (C) Summary: We assess that it is unlikely that the Latvian government will make significant new contribution to ISAF at Bucharest. Military op tempo, an unsure defense minister, and funding concerns all contribute to the reasons this is unlikely. Latvia is likely to continue with participatio [...] | 2008-03-19 07:32:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS MARR PREL NATO AF LG |
08RIGA149 | LATVIA CONCERNED ON DEVELOPMENTS IN BELARUS, [...] (S/NF) Summary: Latvian officials are concerned by developments in the U.S. - Belarus bilateral relationship, believing that this represents a hardening of positions by Lukashenka. They are offering support for the U.S., including within the EU, although they did not succeed in getting a pres [...] | 2008-03-20 10:07:00 | Embassy Riga | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PINR EUN BO LG |
08RIGA18 | Latvia will attend WIREC [...] We delivered reftel invitation to the Latvian MFA who confirmed that Latvia will plan to attend WIREC 2008. At this point, the plan is for the Latvian delegation to be led by FM Maris Riekstins, who will be joined by Economics Minister Kaspars Gerhards. The rest of the delegation will be comp [...] | 2008-01-09 10:58:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV PREL LG |
08RIGA199 | PRESIDENT ZATLERS' VISIT TO WASHINGTON [...] (C/NF) Latvian President Valdis Zatlers makes his first visit to Washington April 23 - 25 significantly stronger in his job than when he started, but still not the dominant figure in Latvian politics that his predecessor was. Given the strong constitutional limitations on his role, this is on [...] | 2008-04-17 09:58:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL MOPS CVIS ENRG MARR NATO RS LG |
08RIGA2 | LAVROV'S VISIT TO RIGA [...] (C) Summary: Russian FM Lavrov's December 18 visit to Riga was most notable in that it occurred at all. After months of work, his visit marked the first ever visit by a Russian or Soviet FM to an independent Latvia. The highlight was the exchange of instruments of ratification on the Latvia-R [...] | 2008-01-02 05:27:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PBTS ENRG ETRD EUN RS IR LG |
08RIGA200 | THE TUG OF WAR OVER NEW POWER PLANTS IN LATVIA [...] (SBU) Summary. The debate over future power plants in Latvia is rapidly heating up. As electricity demand grows and the 2009 decommissioning of Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania approaches, the GOL is weighing its options. Among them are building new power plants and/or linking Latvia [...] | 2008-04-17 12:37:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG ECON EINV PREL LG |
08RIGA22 | (S/NF) LATVIA/RUSSIA - INTEL ISSUES TO COMPLICATE [...] (S/NF) Summary: A Russian diplomat in Latvia, who is a declared SVR officer, will leave his post by the time his visa expires in June because his previous expulsion from France has him on a Schengen blacklist. The GOL has decided not to expel the individual because they do not have informatio [...] | 2008-01-11 14:58:00 | Embassy Riga | SECRET//NOFORN | PINR PREL RS LG |
08RIGA222 | RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - LATVIA [...] Per reftel, the following is Post's summary of the impact of rising food and commodity prices in Latvia, related to the seven topics identified: ---------------- DEMAND ---------------- 2. According to the Latvian Institute for Agricultural Economy, the most essential food staples and b [...] | 2008-04-30 14:24:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL LG |
08RIGA23 | LATVIAN PASSPORT SCANDAL CAUSE FOR SERIOUS CONCERN [...] (S/NF) Summary: A scandal involving the issuance of at least 100 passports to individuals not eligible for Latvian passports has dominated the news in Latvia in recent days. The scheme, which allegedly involved passports issued in 2004-05, appears to have involved multiple individuals in the [...] | 2008-01-11 15:43:00 | Embassy Riga | SECRET//NOFORN | CVIS KFRD KCRM PGOV PREL LG |
08RIGA254 | LATVIA: NO POSITION ON WIPO DG ELECTION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-13 14:25:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC WIPO KIPR ETRD PREL LG |
08RIGA255 | LATVIA: DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE CUBAN PEOPLE [...] Per reftels, Post would like to place an op-ed in local media, and joins in Embassy London's request to receive generic text for such an op-ed from WHA. In order to have time to translate the text into Latvian, we would ask that text be made available by May 16. 2. In addition, we have spok [...] | 2008-05-13 14:25:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM PHUM EUN CU LG |
08RIGA258 | LATVIAN ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO CYCLONE NARGIS [...] Post recently sent in a demarche response stating the GOL was not planning to provide humanitarian assistance in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. However, we have subsequently learned the following about public and private efforts: --On May 13, the GOL's cabinet approved a 20,000 EUR donation for [...] | 2008-05-14 13:57:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM EAID BM LG |
08RIGA266 | LATVIA TO WORK THROUGH EU ON LEBANON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-16 12:46:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EUN LE LG |
08RIGA270 | AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES ENERGY SECURITY AND OTHER [...] (C/NF) Summary. On May 15, Ambassador Larson met Latvian Prime Minister Ivars Godmanis for discussions on a wide range of issues. Tey discussed energy security, the privatization of Lattelekom, developments in the Latvian economy, and the GOL's invitation for Prime Minister Putin to attend th [...] | 2008-05-19 08:20:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV ECON ENRG RS LG |
08RIGA279 | LATVIA: DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE CUBAN PEOPLE FOLLOW-UP [...] Per reftel, Post confirms that the Department-provided op-ed was placed under Ambassador Larsons' name in a local Russian-language newspaper, Telegraph, on May 21. 2. In addition, the MFA issued the following statement on May 20 (informal embassy translation): "Foreign Minister Urges Supp [...] | 2008-05-22 10:28:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM PHUM KPAO SOCI CU LG |
08RIGA280 | RAFI EITAN VISIT TO LATVIA/LITHUANIA - REQUEST FOR [...] (U) This is a joint message from Embassies Riga and Vilnius. This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (C) We understand that Israeli government minister Rafi Eitan will visit Latvia and Lithuania the week of May 26 to press the two governments to do more on restitution issues rela [...] | 2008-05-22 13:32:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR LG LH IS |
08RIGA346 | LATVIA WANTS TO BE COVERED UNDER IRAQ SOFA, [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-13 14:46:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL IZ LG |
08RIGA358 | LATVIA ON IRISH NO VOTE: NOTHING RUSHED, NOTHING [...] (U) In response to the June 12 Irish vote on the EU Treaty of Lisbon, the MFA posted a press announcement on the Ministry's web site on June 13. The announcement states that FM Maris Riekstins "is of the opinion that the democratic choice of the citizens of the Republic of Ireland should be r [...] | 2008-06-17 13:00:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EUN LG |
08RIGA361 | REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE ON MISSILE DEFENSE PLANS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (C) Press reports that the US was considering Lithuania as an alternative site for deployment of missile defense (MD) assets should negotiations with Poland fail have seen wide publication in the Latvian press on June 18. As a result, M [...] | 2008-06-18 12:35:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PARM PREL PL LH LG |
08RIGA38 | LATVIAN PLANS IN IRAQ FOR 2008 AND BEYOND [...] (S) In response to reftel, post submits the following responses to the questions posed: A. (S) WHAT ARE EUROPEAN LEADERS' LONG-TERM (I.E., BEYOND 2008) PLANS FOR THEIR FORCES AND OTHER EFFORTS IN IRAQ? (S) Latvian leaders believe that they have made their contribution to Iraq with their [...] | 2008-01-16 15:48:00 | Embassy Riga | SECRET | PINR MARR PREL MOPS EAID NATO EUN IZ LG |
08RIGA389 | LATVIAN SUPPORT FOR KOSOVO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-02 09:42:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID KV LG |
08RIGA391 | LATVIA WAVERING ON STRATEGIC AIR CONSORTIUM; [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (C) Latvia is in the midst of making decisions on cuts for its 2008 budget (which covers the calendar year). As growth has plummeted from nearly 10 percent to 3.5, expected revenues have fallen significantly and the government is seekin [...] | 2008-07-02 12:12:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PGOV PREL NATO LG |
08RIGA401 | NOT LOOKING GOOD FOR SAC IN LATVIA [...] (C) Summary: Despite our direct intervention with the Prime Minister and the office of the President and the Foreign Ministry, we see it as highly likely that Latvia will decide not to proceed with participation in NATO Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) Consortium. Direct appeals to the high [...] | 2008-07-08 07:06:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PREL PGOV NATO LG |
08RIGA405 | LATVIA OFFICIALLY PULLS OUT OF SAC [...] (C) PM Godmanis called Ambassador Larson July 9 to inform him that the government had decided at its meeting on July 8 that it could not afford participation in NATO's Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) Consortium. Godmanis stressed that Latvia supported the project in principle, but simply co [...] | 2008-07-10 13:06:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PREL PGOV NATO LG |
08RIGA429 | LATVIA: FEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR NATO TRAINING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-23 15:48:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR NATO IZ LG |
08RIGA43 | LATVIA SUPPORTIVE OF BANS ON BURMESE GEMS AND [...] (C) PolEconOff delivered reftel points January 22 to Signe Jansone, the A/S level official that covers Asia at the MFA, and Dana Rudaka, Head of Asia and Oceania. Regarding the status of the implementation of the European Council's October 2007 decision to restrict investment and trade with B [...] | 2008-01-22 14:12:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD PHUM BM LG |
08RIGA462 | LATVIA: LOOK TO FRENCH PRESIDENCY ON CHANGES TO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-08 14:31:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETTC KAWC ICTY BK EU LG |
08RIGA463 | TFGG01: LATVIA ON GEORGIA/SOUTH OSSETIA - BLAME RUSSIA [...] (C) On the afternoon of August 8, Charge was summoned to the MFA to meet with State Secretary Normans Penke to discuss developments in Georgia/South Ossetia, where Penke expressed the GOL's great concern about the escalating situation. While he initially described that he had held discussions earli [...] | 2008-08-08 14:40:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV GG RU LG |
08RIGA468 | JEWISH PROPERTY RESTITUTION PROCESS SLOW TO [...] (C) Summary: The GOL says that it intends to move forward on Jewish claims to pre-holocaust communal property, but has sent mixed signals about chances for rapid action. GOL also advised against a unified effort from foreign embassies to push for resolution. Both the Ambassador and American [...] | 2008-08-11 11:23:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL SOCI LG |
08RIGA472 | TFGG01: LATVIAN FM WANTS STRONG NATO AND EU [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-12 09:57:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS ENRG NATO EUN RS GG LG |
08RIGA478 | TFGG01: MFA STATE SECRETARY UNUSUALLY BLUNT IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-12 13:51:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS EAID PINR EUN NATO RS GG LG |
08RIGA484 | LATVIAN SOLDIER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN [...] The Ministry of Defense announced that one Latvian soldier had been killed, and three wounded, in Afghanistan on August 11. The four servicemen's vehicle was hit by a mine or improvised explosive in the town of Meimen while escorting journalists. 13 civilians were also reported injured in the [...] | 2008-08-13 14:36:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV MOPS PREL AF LG |
08RIGA492 | TFGG01: PM GODMANIS ON VISIT TO GEORGIA [...] (C) On... C O N F I D E N T I A L RIGA 000492 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/14/2018 TAGS: PREL MARR MOPS RS GG UP LG [...] | 2008-08-14 13:13:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS RS GG UP LG |
08RIGA496 | TFGG01: WHAT GEORGIA MEANS TO LATVIA [...] (C) Summary: Events in Georgia have dominated the news and discussion here like few other events in recent memory. Latvians, at least ethic Latvians, look at Georgia and think that this could easily be them. As the EU and NATO have been unable to respond forcefully to Russia -- and many members a [...] | 2008-08-15 10:13:00 | Embassy Riga | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV MARR PHUM NATO EUN RS GG LG |
08RIGA497 | TFGG01: LATVIAN NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETS ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-15 13:53:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR NATO EUN RS GG LG |
08RIGA50 | Farewell gala caps three successful years for Ambassador [...] Summary: A January 25 farewell gala, attended by 160 guests was the formal event to mark the conclusion of Ambassador Bailey's three years as US Ambassador to Latvia. A wide range of Latvians from government, the arts, education and business came to show their appreciation for the work of th [...] | 2008-01-29 15:35:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL ODIP PGOV PREL LG |
08RIGA511 | TFGG01: SUPPORTING LATVIA IN LIGHT OF GEORGIA [...] (C) Post leadership met internally to discuss ways the USG could show support for Latvia in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Georgia, both to reassure the Latvians of our security commitment and to help them make policy adjustments to deal with the new international relationship with Ru [...] | 2008-08-22 12:44:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR PHUM NATO EUN RS GG LG |
08RIGA513 | DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-25 08:38:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC KNNP PREL PARM EFIN LG |
08RIGA521 | LATVIA SUPPORTS EU OBSERVER MISSION IN GEORGIA [...] (C) DCM and Pol-Econ Chief met for lunch with Edgars Skuja, MFA U/S for Bilateral Affairs, on August 27. In discussions regarding Georgia, Skuja mentioned that at the August 28 EU COREPER meeting, Latvia would push for a strong, unanimous statement from the September 1 European Council regard [...] | 2008-08-27 14:25:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EU RS GG LG |
08RIGA522 | LATVIA OPEN TO REVIEW OF BELARUS VISA BAN LIST [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-28 14:46:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CVIS EU BO LG |
08RIGA523 | NO THREATS IN RUSSIAN AMB'S MESSAGE ON GEORGIA [...] (C) Summary: Russian AMB Veshnyakov did not/not say anything that the Latvians interpreted as a threat in delivering Moscow's line on Georgia and Moscow's recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in an August 28 meeting with Latvian FM Riekstins. Veshnyakov said that the planned visit of Rie [...] | 2008-08-28 14:51:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR GG RS LG |
08RIGA529 | LATVIA HAPPY WITH EU COUNCIL ON GEROGIA; LOOKING [...] (C) Summary: Latvia views the Sep. 1 EU council on Georgia/Russia as a good first step and is pleased that many Latvian priorities were included in the final product. But they believe that the EU has much more it can do, including deployment of an ESDP mission. Latvia has been working closel [...] | 2008-09-02 12:38:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS EUN GG LG |
08RIGA535 | LATVIAN RESPONSE ON NON-GEORGIA TOPICS FOCUSED ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-04 07:44:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM LG |
08RIGA538 | LATVIA AWAITING COMMON EU POSTION ON KOSOVO ICJ [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-05 13:29:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA LG |
08RIGA539 | LATVIA SUPPORTIVE ON UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE ISSUES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-05 13:35:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL LG |
08RIGA54 | (C) LATVIAN CABINET AUTHORIZES KOSOVO RECOGNITION; [...] (C) According to Latvian MFA political director Peteris Ustubs, on January 29 the Latvian cabinet approved the recognition by Latvia of an independent Kosovo, but gave FM Riekstins the authority on the timing of the decision. On January 30, the MFA briefed the Foreign and European Affairs Com [...] | 2008-01-30 16:28:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KS |
08RIGA542 | LATVIA BRIEFED ON CHANGE IN IRAQ COALITION [...] (S) Ambassador Larson briefed President Zatlers on ref A points September 9. The Ambassador stressed our great appreciation for Latvia's contribution in Iraq over the years but noted positive developments in security had allowed this change. The President was pleased to be informed of this u [...] | 2008-09-09 10:55:00 | Embassy Riga | SECRET | MOPS MARR PREL IZ LG |
08RIGA549 | LATVIAN LEADERS STEPPING UP TO ADDRESS ENERGY [...] (C) One of the outcomes of the Georgia crisis seems to be a focus among top Latvian leaders to address the country's energy security issues. President Zatlers was clear with the Ambassador that Latvia needed to turn away from gas as the source for electricity production. After expanding an e [...] | 2008-09-11 07:59:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG PGOV ECON PREL BO UP SW LG |
08RIGA55 | LATVIA/RUSSIA SPY INCIDENT: FALLOUT MORE DOMESTIC [...] (C/NF) Summary: Latvian officials are very pleased with the reaction to the expulsion of a Russian diplomat from Riga for espionage. The reaction from Moscow has been limited to a pro-forma expulsion of a Latvian diplomat, but there has been none of the heated rhetoric that many expected. Rus [...] | 2008-01-30 16:28:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PINR ODIP RS LG |
08RIGA554 | NO LATVIAN POSITION ON EXPANDING ISAF OPLAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-15 04:34:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS NATO PREL MARR AF LG |
08RIGA560 | OUTCOMES - U.S.-BALTIC CFE CONSULTATIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The three Baltic states used annual CFE and conventional arms control consultations with the U.S. HLTF delegation on September 8-9 to underscore the need for increased cooperation on NATO defense planning in light of Russia's actions in Georgia. Far from fixated on notions of de [...] | 2008-09-16 10:59:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KCFE LG EN LH |
08RIGA570 | Latvia/Georgia - countering Russia; deploying in EU [...] Latvia has not directly countered Russian claims of genocide in South Ossetia, but senior officials have always rebutted it when asked. According to MFA contacts, Latvia prefers to work through international organizations to counter such claims rather than risk a bilateral spat with Moscow in [...] | 2008-09-18 14:44:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MOPS EUN RS GG LG |
08RIGA575 | UNGA COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-19 14:43:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM UNGA LG |
08RIGA576 | LATVIA'S UNGA GOALS AND PRIORITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-19 14:44:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA LG |
08RIGA578 | LATVIA WILL ATTEND CAIRO CONFERENCE ON AVIAN FLU [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-22 14:31:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU AORC TBIO EAGR EAID PREL LG |
08RIGA58 | LATVIA INTERESTED IN STAYING INFORMED ON US-IRAQ [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-01 09:22:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS MARR PREL IZ LG |
08RIGA585 | LATVIAN RESPONSE: SUSTAINING AFGHAN NATIONAL ARMY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-23 08:08:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MARR LG |
08RIGA590 | LATVIAN RESPONSE: DEMARCHE TO MOD FOR ADDITIONAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-24 13:00:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS NATO LG |
08RIGA591 | LATVIA: NATIONAL SECURITY AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN [...] (C) Poleconoff delivered reftel demarche to Raimonds Oskalns, the MFA's Arms Proliferation Department Director. Oskalns agreed that having a stockpile of nuclear weapons and a strategic nuclear plan can act as a deterrant to aggression, especially in the context of Russia's actions in Venezuel [...] | 2008-09-24 14:08:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KNNP LG |
08RIGA604 | NO SUBSTANTIVE RESPONSE: UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-02 04:22:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL CDG UNGA LG |
08RIGA617 | GICNT EPG SAVE THE DATE - LATVIA HAS NO PLANS YET [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-09 12:08:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM MCAP PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC LG |
08RIGA619 | LATVIAN PM: SLOW PROGRESS ON ENERGY AND JEWISH [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Ivars Godmanis detailed a laborious multi-stage process preceeding a settlement on Jewish Property restitution in Latvia in a meeting October 8 with Ambassador Larson and UK Ambassador to Latvia Richard Moon. In a wide-ranging discussion, the PM also explained that [...] | 2008-10-09 13:08:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM ECON ENRG LG |
08RIGA621 | LATVIA TO FOLLOW UP BILATERALLY ON US-EU EXTRADITION AND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-09 15:00:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV CJAN EUN KCRM KJUST KTIA PREL LG |
08RIGA622 | LATVIA SUPPORTS LIMITED SUSPENSION OF BELARUS VISA [...] (C) PolEconOff delivered reftel demarche to Kristaps Brusbardis, European Correspondent at the MFA. Regarding Belarus, Latvia will support a six-month suspension of most of the visa ban list, but leaving Lukashenko on the list. Brusbardis stated that GOL is "trying to look on the bright side" [...] | 2008-10-10 07:47:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL PGOV |
08RIGA635 | LATVIA CANNOT ACCEPT PALESTINIAN GUANTANAMO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-17 13:14:00 | Embassy Riga | SECRET | PGOV PREL MOPS PTER PHUM KWAK KISL KPAO LG |
08RIGA641 | LATVIA TO PLEDGE AT GEORGIA DONORS' CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-20 14:45:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN GG PREL RS EUMEM KMCA KCRS LG |
08RIGA652 | LATVIA UNAWARE OF IRANIAN NUCLEAR CONFERENCE; [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Judite Dobele, the MFA's head of Middle East and Africa Division. Dobele stated that they were not aware of the Iranian Nuclear Conference in November but know that Iran has been active in their region on energy issues. She stated that Iran had been tryin [...] | 2008-10-24 13:53:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC TRGY IR LG |
08RIGA654 | LATVIA NO POSITION ON STREAMLING AFGHANISTAN COMMAND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-27 04:41:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | NATO PREL MOPS MARR LG |
08RIGA657 | LATVIA NOMINEE FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE 2008. [...] Embassy Riga nominates Iluta Lace, founder of the Marta Resource Center for Women, for the Secretary's 2009 International Women of Courage Award. 2. Biographical information: -- Full legal name: Iluta Lace -- Job title/association: Chairwoman of the Board, Marta Resource Center for Women [...] | 2008-10-28 14:31:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM LG |
08RIGA678 | IRANIAN ENTITY DESIGNATION INFORMATION DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-05 12:44:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP MNUC IR GM PARM EFIN LG |
08RIGA682 | LATVIA TELLS GEORGIA SUPPORT FOR MAP NOT UNLIMITED [...] (C) Summary: Latvian officials are telling Georgian counterparts that Tbilisi should not take Latvian support for MAP for Georgia for granted and that irresponsible actions/statements by the Georgians will cause Latvia to lessen its support. End summary. 2. (C) In recent days, officials at [...] | 2008-11-07 13:24:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR NATO GG LG |
08RIGA684 | LATVIA RESIGNED ON PCA, WORRIED BY MEDVEDEV [...] (C) We have discussed the issues raised in ref A regarding Russia with Latvian officials in the past week. As reported ref B, the Latvian political director was clear that "the PCA discussion was over" and the French were determined to go ahead with the negotiations. Latvia was hoping to get [...] | 2008-11-10 08:45:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EUN RS LG |
08RIGA697 | PSI: PARIS OEG NONPAPER DELIVERED, TRAINING MOST [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-13 15:39:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP MNUC PARM LG |
08RIGA719 | LATVIA FOLLOWS EU LINE ON BOLIVIA/DEA ISSUE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 09:00:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM SNAR LG |
08RIGA721 | LATVIA TAKES EU APPROACH TO OPPOSING UNGA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 13:06:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA LG |
08RIGA742 | LATVIA-IRAN BANKING - VERY LITTLE CONTACT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-01 14:29:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL EFIN KNNP LG |
08RIGA743 | LATVIA WILL NOT SIGN THE CONVENTION ON CLUSTER [...] (C) Poleconoff delivered reftel demarche to Ieva Jirgensone, the MFA's Acting Head of the Arms Proliferation Division. Jirgensone stated that Latvia will participate in the Oslo conference as observers only, however, the GOL will not sign the convention. Of biggest concern to the GOL was int [...] | 2008-12-01 14:33:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM NATO MOPS PREL LG |
08RIGA779 | LATVIA SUPPORTS OSCE ADDRESSING GEORGIA INVASION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-04 13:37:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | OSCE PREL PHUM KDEM GG RU LG |
08RIGA791 | LATVIA TO PROVIDE GICNT FEEDBACK DIRECTLY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-11 10:19:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PTER PREL KGIC LG |
08RIGA802 | LATVIA SUPPORTIVE OF STL, NOT LIKELY TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-16 12:18:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER LE SY UNSC EUN LG |
08RIGA809 | LATVIA WILL REFLECT EU COMMON POSITION ON HARMONIZATION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-19 11:25:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AORC APER PREL UNGA LG |
08RIGA813 | LATVIA APPRECIATIVE OF US POSITION ON CFE [...] (C) Latvia appreciates US leadership in attempting to bring Russia back into the CFE while not caving to Russian demands to make decisions on the Baltics prior to entry into force of the adapted treaty. That was the main message from Ieva Jirgensone, acting head of the arms control division at [...] | 2008-12-23 10:06:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL KCFE RS LG |
08RIGA815 | RESTRUCTURING AND REDUCTIONS AT LATVIAN MFA [...] (C/NF) Summary: A planned restructuring of the Latvian foreign ministry to reduce the size of senior leadership and staff and salary reductions necessitated by budget cuts will likely add to the frustrations of an already unhappy diplomatic service. Decision making will be further concentrate [...] | 2008-12-23 13:51:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PINR LG |
08RIGA83 | LATVIA WILL NOT RECOGNIZE ABKHAZIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-14 11:10:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL GG LG |
08RIGA84 | LATVIA FOLLOWING MACEDONIA NAME DISPUTE WITH [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-14 11:26:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR NATO MK GR LR |
08RIGA87 | ANDRIS GRUTUPS AND THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LATVIA [...] (C) Summary. Andris Grutups is a prominent lawyer and closely connected to one of Latvia's most influential people - former PM Andris Skele. He is also often not far from the scene when charges of anti-Semitism are raised in Latvia. For example, in a late November 2007 interview with local p [...] | 2008-02-15 15:27:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL SOCI LG |
08RIGA88 | AMBASSADOR LARSON'S COURTESY CALL WITH LATVIAN [...] (C) Summary. On February 14, Ambassador Larson met Latvian Prime Minister Ivars Godmanis for introductory discussions on a range of issues. They discussed Afghanistan, Kosovo, Visa Waiver, and the Latvian economy. End Summary 2. (C) Ambassador Larson paid his courtesy call on Prime Minis [...] | 2008-02-15 15:35:00 | Embassy Riga | SECRET | PREL PGOV CVIS ECON NATO RS LG |
08RIGA89 | LATVIAN PASSPORT SCANDAL CONTINUES [...] (C) Summary. Recent meetings between Post, the GOL MFA and the Latvian security police (LSP) have yielded more specific information on developments in the passport scandal (ref. a). The LSP cautioned that the final numbers of cases, and all specific information on identities, is not complete, a [...] | 2008-02-15 15:35:00 | Embassy Riga | SECRET | CVIS KCRM KFRD PGOV PREL LG |
08RIGA94 | LATVIA RECOGNIZES KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE [...] (U) On the afternoon of February 20, Latvian FM Riekstins formally recognized the independence of Kosovo (text e-mailed to EUR/NB). The statement announcing the decision noted the importance of protection of minority rights in the context of implementation of the Ahtissari plan and reaffirmed [...] | 2008-02-20 14:55:00 | Embassy Riga | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KR LG |
08RIODEJANEIRO14 | AMBASSADOR SOBEL MEETS WITH FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER LAMPREIA [...] Classified by: PAO Erik Holm-Olsen for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). 2. (C) Summary: During a recent meeting at his Rio de Janeiro residence, former Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luiz Felipe Palmeira Lampreia spoke with Ambassador Sobel in a candid, free-wheeling look at the current Br [...] | 2008-01-16 15:35:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON BR |
08RIODEJANEIRO148 | Defense Minister Jobim on Brazilian Military's Role in [...] (U) Summary: During remarks that closed a three-day conference on Strategic Studies at the Brazilian Army Staff School (ECEME) in Rio, Brazilian Minister of Defense Nelson Jobim offered comments on a variety of challenges facing the Brazilian military, and how it is confronting those challeng [...] | 2008-06-17 18:34:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET MARR MASS PGOV PREL BR |
08RIODEJANEIRO172 | AMB. LAGON VISITS RIO DE JANEIRO TO DISCUSS TRAFFICKING IN [...] (U) Summary. Ambassador Mark Lagon, Director of the State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP) visited Rio de Janeiro on June 21-23 as part of a multi-city trip to Brazil. He consulted with various members of the NGO and academic community on the sexual exp [...] | 2008-07-01 12:05:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI BR |
08RIODEJANEIRO236 | Prominent Brazilians Ponder Foreign Policy Challenges and [...] (U) Summary. The Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI) commemorated its 10th anniversary with a special forum in Rio de Janeiro on September 2, 2008 which featured prominent Brazilian policymakers and academics speaking on the theme of "Challenges to Brazil's Foreign Policy." [...] | 2008-09-05 14:44:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SENV ETRD ECIN BR |
08RIODEJANEIRO280 | BRAZIL, PETROBRAS APPEAR AMBIVALENT ON ECUADOR OIL [...] (U) Jose Sergio Gabrielli, President of Brazil's state-controlled oil and gas company Petrobras, said October 7 that the company would not renegotiate with the Government of Ecuador on its oil production in the country. The statement was made during the inauguration of Petrobras' P-51 platfor [...] | 2008-10-08 17:05:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ETTC EPET EINV PREL EC AR NI AO LY IN TZ PK |
08RIODEJANEIRO288 | U/S JEFFERY DISCUSSES OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENTS IN BRAZIL [...] (U) Summary. U/S Jeffery visited Rio de Janeiro on October 2, 2008 as part of his trip to Brazil. Accompanied by WHA PDAS Craig Kelly and Special Energy Advisor Greg Manuel, U/S Jeffery met with representatives from the U.S. oil and gas industry, industry association IBP (Brazilian Institute [...] | 2008-10-16 18:26:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ETTC EPET EINV PREL BR |
08RIODEJANEIRO295 | NO TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL, BRAZIL'S [...] Summary. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in Vienna, Greg Schulte, visited Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 17 as part of his trip to the region, including Brasilia, Santiago and Buenos Aires (SEPTELS),for consultations on non-proliferation issues. In meetings with Brazil's nuclear re [...] | 2008-10-22 15:17:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM ENRG EIND EMIN AR BR |
08RIODEJANEIRO346 | READOUT OF BRAZIL-EU SUMMIT, DECEMBER 22-23, 2008 [...] (U) Summary: Brazilian President Lula hosted the second European Union (EU) - Brazil Summit in Rio de Janeiro on December 22-23, 2008. The EU was represented by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and EU Commission President Jose Manuel Durao Barroso. The international financial and economic c [...] | 2008-12-24 17:04:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM ENRG EPET SENV FR RS EU BR |
08RIODEJANEIRO35 | BRAZILIAN NATIONAL OIL AGENCY WELCOMES US PARTNERSHIPS, [...] Summary: Ambassador Sobel met with Haroldo Lima, Director General Florival Rodrigues de Carvalho, General Manager of Planning and Research, and Durval Barrros, General Manager of Institutional Communication of the National Oil Agency (ANP) on February 15, 2008. They discussed potential synergi [...] | 2008-02-26 19:17:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EET PREL BR |
08RIODEJANEIRO43 | CODEL MARKEY EXPLORES BRAZILIAN BIOFUELS AND FLEXFUEL [...] Summary: On February 18-19 Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA),Chair of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, led a congressional delegation to Rio de Janeiro to learn more about the market aspects of Brazil's sugarcane ethanol industry, renewable energy policy, flexfuel automobil [...] | 2008-03-04 19:19:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET PREL BR |
08RIODEJANEIRO44 | PETROBRAS WINDING DOWN BUSINESS DEALINGS WITH IRAN [...] (SBU) Summary. According to Petrobras, the company will complete all of its existing contractual requirements in Iran later this year. After completion of the Tusan contract, Petrobras does not expect to be further invested in oil and gas activities in Iran. End Summary. 2. (SBU) In 200 [...] | 2008-03-05 09:52:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ETTC EPET EINV PREL IR BR |
08RIODEJANEIRO89 | Minister of Industry and Commerce Discusses Possible [...] (SBU) Summary: On April 8, 2008, Brazilian Minister of Industry and Commerce Miguel Jorge and Ambassador Sobel discussed Minister Jorge's upcoming visit to Washington DC for the CEO Forum Meeting at the end of April. Ambassador Sobel stressed the importance of showing concrete results from the [...] | 2008-04-14 14:43:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECIN EINV EAIR CMGT CVIS PGOV PREL BR |
08RIYADH102 | SARKOZY IN SAUDI ARABIA [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. French President Nicholas Sarkozy's visited Saudi Arabia on January 13-14 to make clear that Saudi Arabia is now "at the top" of the French Middle East policy list. Pres. Sarkozy met with Saudi King Abdullah, addressed the Shura council and spoke briefly with Saudi business leaders. [...] | 2008-01-26 11:36:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | FR PGOV PINR PREL SA |
08RIYADH1033 | SAUDIS CONSIDER ATTENDING KOSOVO DONOR'S CONFERENCE [...] (C) Riyadh Political Counselor delivered Reftel A demarche to Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Western Affairs Director Ra'ad Krimley on July 2. Krimley informed us he was aware of the invitation for the SAG to attend the July 11 Kosovo Donor's Conference in Brussels, adding that the Kosovars [...] | 2008-07-02 13:49:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | EU EUN KPKO PGOV PREL SA UNC YI UNMIK UN KV |
08RIYADH1035 | SAUDI KING ON MADRID INTER-FAITH CONFERENCE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a June 29 meeting with Senator John Kerry (D-MA) in Jeddah, Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud elaborated on furthering global religious tolerance and combating extremism through the Inter-Faith Dialogue he launched, where the next step will be a multi-faith conference, [...] | 2008-07-06 13:12:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC CIA EU EUN KISL PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH107 | CANADIAN FM IN SAUDI ARABIA [...] (C) SUMMARY. Canadian FM Bernier visited Saudi Arabia on January 9-11. Bernier met with various SAG officials, including Saudi King Abdullah. Topics included aid to the Palestinians, Syria/Lebanon, Iran's nuclear ambitions, operations in Afghanistan, UN make-up and commercial interests. T [...] | 2008-01-26 14:34:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | AF CA FATAH IR IS MOPS PGOV PINR PREL SA |
08RIYADH1070 | SECTARIANISM UNDERMINES LOCAL CONFIDENCE IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Despite King Abdullah's efforts to foster religious tolerance, an increase in local sectarian tension and a series of perceived anti-Shi'a actions by Saudi authorities in the Eastern Province have undermined confidence among many Saudi Shi'a that the SAG's interfaith efforts will [...] | 2008-07-10 13:14:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | CIA KIRF KISL PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1077 | UPDATED PERSONAL INFO ON SAUDI KING [...] (S/NF) A western physician whose professional duties include frequently consulting with members of the Saudi Royal family shared with DCM on July 11 personal information gleaned from Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud's personal medical file, including King Abdullah's true age and curre [...] | 2008-07-13 06:43:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | CIA INRA INRO PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1078 | THE VISIT OF THE MNF-I COMMANDER TO THE KINGDOM OF [...] (U) SUMMARY: Multi-National Force-Iraq (MNF-I) Commander David Petraeus met with King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and the primary cabinet officials responsible for the national security of Saudi Arabia. The meetings were frank yet quite cordial and appeared to establish Petraeus as an off [...] | 2008-07-13 08:34:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | MARR MASS MCAP PGOV PINS PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH108 | PAKISTAN OFFICIAL: SAG LOOKING TO RUSSIANS FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-27 07:19:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PGOV PREL PINR KNNP PK SA |
08RIYADH1090 | INTERFAITH DIALOGUE IN MADRID - AGENDA AND MUSLIM [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Muslim World League (MWL),under the auspices of Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has organized a global interfaith dialogue in Madrid from July 16-18 (Reftels). This is a ground breaking event as the Saudis have organized an event that puts Christianity and Judais [...] | 2008-07-15 05:59:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC CIA EU EUN KISL PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1119 | SAUDI MESSAGE TO EMBASSY RIYADH RE: SETTLEMENTS [...] (C) Post has received a diplomatic note from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs soliciting support for the Arab Group's draft resolution on Israeli settlements. The dip note contains the following text: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia presents its com [...] | 2008-07-19 13:57:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | IS KPAL KWBG PA PGOV PREL PTER UNSC |
08RIYADH1121 | SAUDIS ON SUDAN'S BASHIR - DON'T PUSH TOO HARD [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. The Ambassador met on July 15 with the Saudi-American Friendship Committee at the Majlis Al-Shoura, chaired by Chief Bandar Mohamed Al-Aiban. Al-Aiban discussed his committee's recent trip to the United States as a "complete success and a turning point" in USG relations with [...] | 2008-07-20 09:04:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | KCRM PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA SU UNC UNCRIME |
08RIYADH1128 | TIMING AND LOCATION - NEXT GCC MINISTERIAL [...] (C) In a meeting with Pol Counselor, Saudi MFA Deputy Director for Western Affairs Department Mojahid Ali Alwahbi confirmed that the next Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial will be held on September 7, but the location is still undecided. 2. (C) Traditionally the GCC Ministerial is held [...] | 2008-07-21 12:06:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH1133 | Saudi Arabia: Media Reaction to the Madrid Interfaith [...] Summary and comment: The Madrid Interfaith Dialogue Conference provided Saudi press with an excellent opportunity to advance King Abdullah's agenda of promoting interfaith dialogue and religious tolerance among the broader Saudi society. Highlights include a commentary by a prominent editor w [...] | 2008-07-22 04:58:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KMDR KPAO KDEM PHUM SA |
08RIYADH1134 | SAUDIS ON IRAN REF UPCOMING NAM FM MEETING [...] (S) On July 21, Pol Counselor delivered demarche on the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Foreign Ministers meeting scheduled for Tehran from July 27-30 (Reftel A) to Saudi MFA Deputy Director for Western Affairs Department Mojahid Ali Alwahbi. 2. (S) Alwahbi informed us that Saudi Minist [...] | 2008-07-22 05:00:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | MNUC PGOV PREL SA TRGY KNNP IR |
08RIYADH1136 | C-NE8-01188 - SAUDI GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE ON [...] (S/NF) The following is post's response based on various discussions with our interlocutors in response to INR's inquiry regarding Saudi Arabian views on Lebanon (Reftel): A. (S/NF) How do senior officials in Saudi Arabia see the political situation in Lebanon developing over the next year? [...] | 2008-07-22 14:27:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | IR IS LE MCAP MOPS PGOV PINR PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1137 | SAUDI ASSISTANCE TO LEBANON [...] (S) SUMMARY. The Saudi government has so far contributed over half a billion USD in 2008 to support the Palestinian Authority (PA). The SAG acknowledges the strategic importance of keeping the PA funded to prevent Hamas from gaining full control of the Palestinian territories. The Saudis, as [...] | 2008-07-22 14:41:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | ECON IR IS KWPA PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SA |
08RIYADH114 | PAKISTAN OFFICIAL: SAG LOOKING TO RUSSIANS FOR NUCLEAR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-28 09:15:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | KNNP PGOV PINR PK PREL SA |
08RIYADH1150 | SAUDI POLICY ON PREVENTING FOREIGN FIGHTERS FROM [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. The SAG has long been active in stemming the flow of Saudis attempting to enter Iraq as foreign fighters, and has been highly cooperative in broadly addressing this issue with the USG. END SUMMARY. 2. (S/NF) The SAG shares the overall USG policy objective of establishing a s [...] | 2008-07-26 14:39:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | AG EG IZ JO LY MCAP MO MOPS PGOV PINR PREL |
08RIYADH1155 | SAUDIS WILL ENGAGE EUROPE OVER SYRIA [...] (S) Pol Counselor delivered Reftel A demarche to Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Organizations Director Ambassador Saleh Al-Kuhaimi on July 27. Al-Kuhaimi stated the SAG is engaged with the EU and all major European governments. He fully agreed that Syria has long been a sour [...] | 2008-07-28 07:59:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | EUN PGOV PREL SA SY |
08RIYADH1174 | SAUDIS INVEST IN FOREIGN AGRICULTURE FOR FOOD [...] (C) Summary: One of the unintended consequences of the dramatic increase in oil prices has been huge inflation in basic commodities, including grain. Food security continues to be a concern in Saudi Arabia, especially with regard to lower and middle income population, and foreign workers. Th [...] | 2008-07-30 13:20:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ECON EAGR ETRD EINV PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH1175 | SAUDI OIL ASSISTANCE TO PAKISTAN PROCEEDING SLOWLY [...] (S) Recent conversations with the Assistant Minister of Petroleum, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Finance, and the Pakistani Embassy point to one conclusion: the Saudi offer to assist Pakistan by deferring crude oil payments is proceeding slowly. With King Abdullah, Petroleum Minister Naimi, [...] | 2008-07-30 14:24:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | EPET PREL PK SA |
08RIYADH1176 | SAUDI ATTENDANCE AT 63RD UNITED NATIONS GENERAL [...] (SBU) Per reftel A, Post obtained the official Saudi Arabian Government (SAG) delgation list for the 63rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). No specific dates for arrival or departure are available, nor has SAG provided Post with information regarding the travel of spouses. Post will se [...] | 2008-07-30 14:32:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KSEP OTRA OVIP PREL USUN |
08RIYADH118 | SAG RESPONSE TO THE JANUARY 27 ARAB LEAGUE [...] (C) Demarche delivered via diplomatic note on January 26 with the assurances from the Arab States department that it would reach the delegation attending the January 27 ministerial meeting in Cairo. It was also delivered in person on January 27 to Head of the Arab States Department of the Mi [...] | 2008-01-28 14:31:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR SA |
08RIYADH1190 | SAUDIS SLOWLY MOVING TOWARD KOSOVO RECOGNITION [...] (S) SUMMARY. According to the no. 3 official in the Saudi Foreign Ministry, the Saudi Arabian Government (SAG) is slowly moving toward official SAG recognition of Kosovo. He ascribed the SAG's reluctance to recognize the newly independent Balkan republic heretofore to concern over Russian se [...] | 2008-08-04 10:37:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | EU EUN FR GR KPKO PGOV PREL RS SA UNC KV YI |
08RIYADH1192 | PASSAGE OF INFORMATION ON DESIGNATION OF AL-QAIDA [...] (U) As requested in ref action message, Post has passed ref information on the designation by the UN Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee of individuals associated with an Al-Qaida affiliated terror group in Algeria to the Saudi government on July 27, 2008. GFOELLER [...] | 2008-08-04 13:46:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC |
08RIYADH1196 | FRENCH DCM ON RELATIONS WITH SYRIA [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. The French DCM in Riyadh commented to us that GOF will be wary in its engagement with Syria. END SUMMARY. 2. (S/NF) In a meeting between Pol Counselor and French DCM in Riyadh Emmanuel Bonne on August 2 to discuss Kosovo (Septel),Bonne raised the issues of Syria and Leban [...] | 2008-08-05 10:03:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | EUN PGOV PREL SA SY |
08RIYADH1197 | RADICAL SHI'A CLERIC SUPPORTS IRAN, WARNS OF [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Sheikh Nimr Baqr al-Nimr, a Shi'a sheikh in Qatif, Saudi Arabia has once again caused controversy with his radical statements supporting Iran and challenging Saudi authority. In a July 11, 2008 sermon al-Nimr defended Iran's right to respond to "American aggression" and stated t [...] | 2008-08-05 10:03:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | KIRF KISL PINR PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1205 | SAUDI MFA OFFICIAL ON IRAQ [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. The Saudis support USG policy and strategy in establishing a stable Iraq. However, the Saudis remain extremely distrustful of PM Maliki and highly concerned over Iranian influence there. Therefore, they are still hesitant, at least for the interim, to commit any political capi [...] | 2008-08-06 10:34:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC IR IZ MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH121 | ASHURA IN THE EP: A TALE OF TWO CITIES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Falling on January 19, 2008, this year's Ashura commemorations in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia continued the trend of the recent past; Qatif-area Shi'a enjoyed increased freedom of expression while the Al-Ahsa community was strictly forbidden from any public commemoration [...] | 2008-01-30 09:40:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | KIRF PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SOCI SA |
08RIYADH1212 | SAUDI GOVERNMENT ATTEMPTS TO COUNTER TRIBALISM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-09 13:42:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | KISL PINR PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH1218 | SAUDI ASSISTANT MINISTER OF INTERIOR: INDIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-10 15:51:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | KIRF PGOV PHUM PREL PINR SA |
08RIYADH1230 | CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION IN SAUDI: NEXT [...] (S) SUMMARY. The enormous Saudi energy facilities located in the Kingdom's Eastern Province, which provide approximately 12 percent of global oil supply, remain highly vulnerable to external attack. Even partial disruption of these production facilities would have an immediate impact on oil s [...] | 2008-08-11 16:10:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | ECON ENRG EPET PGOV PINR PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1232 | SAUDI OFFICIAL DISCUSSES MAURITANIA COUP, AID [...] (S) SUMMARY. A Saudi MFA official, who is responsible for Arab League issues, confirms that the SAG condemns the Mauritania coup. While he did not have firm information on possible impact to the Saudi aid package for Mauritania, he did leave open the possibility that aid could be withheld. EN [...] | 2008-08-12 08:31:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PREL ASEC CASC EAID MR SA |
08RIYADH1235 | SAUDI PET BAN RAISES HACKLES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Saudi Arabia made world headlines last week by banning the sale of cats and dogs in the capital, Riyadh. On the surface, the ban appears to be just another example of the Saudi religious police run amok. However, the topic has exposed a divide in views between Saudi religious lead [...] | 2008-08-12 12:42:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | KISL PGOV PHUM PREL SA SENV |
08RIYADH1245 | TOPICS FOR ABDULLAH/MUBARAK MEETING: EGYPTIAN DCM [...] (S) SUMMARY: On August 13, at Egyptian request, Pol Counselor met with Riyadh Egyptian DCM Hussam Essa. Essa expressed grave concerns over continued Iranian nuclear ambitions, noting that this topic would be an agenda item in the upcoming meeting between Saudi King Abdullah and President Mub [...] | 2008-08-14 10:43:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | EG EU IR IS IZ MU PGOV PREL SA UNC UNGA |
08RIYADH1258 | INFLATION CONTINUES TO SOAR: SAG DELAYS RICE [...] (C) Summary: Rising food prices in Saudi Arabia have resulted in clamoring for relief, particularly from the middle and lower classes and expatriate workers. The SAG committed in April to pay subsidies of SR 1,000 (approximately $270 UD) on each ton of rice imported, but it has not yet implem [...] | 2008-08-18 05:41:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EAGR EINV PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH1268 | KACST PRESIDENT ON NUCLEAR ENERGY AND [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para nine. 2. (S) SUMMARY: POL/ECON counselor met with President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) Dr. Mohamed Al-Suwaiyel on August 12 following the announcement that the Saudi Council of Ministers approved bringing into f [...] | 2008-08-18 13:45:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PREL KNNP PARM ENRG SA |
08RIYADH1272 | READOUT OF ABDULLAH-MUBARAK MEETING BY EGYPTIAN [...] (S) SUMMARY. Riyadh Egyptian DCM Hussam Essa provided a readout of the Saudi King Abdullah-Egyptian President Mubarak meeting held in Cairo on Aug. 15. Essa again relayed the message that Egypt asks to have side discussions on Iran during the next 6 2 1 meetings, as well being kept infor [...] | 2008-08-20 04:57:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | EG EU IR IS IZ MU PGOV PREL SA UNC UNGA |
08RIYADH1280 | SAUDIS AGREE TO MID EAST QUINT POLICY PLANNING [...] (S) CG Jeddah and Riyadh Pol Counselor delivered Reftel demarche to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal on Aug. 20. The Prince was completely receptive to the establishment of the proposed policy planning dialogue, adding he was "grateful to be invited." 2. (S) Regarding Iraq's pa [...] | 2008-08-21 11:36:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | EG IZ JO PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH1283 | MEETING WITH CONTROVERSIAL SHI'A SHEIKH NIMR [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: In an August 13 meeting with PolOff, controversial Shi'a sheikh Nimr Baqr al-Nimr sought to distance himself from previously reported pro-Iranian and anti-American statements, instead adopting a less radical tone on topics such as the relationship between Iran and the Saudi Sh [...] | 2008-08-23 05:31:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | KIRF KISL PINR PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1298 | CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION IN SAUDI [...] (S) Summary: The USG's first assessment for Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq oil facility was completed on August 19. It was a success in that it established the basis for our working relationship under the auspices of the Joint Commission on Infrastructure and Border Security Protection (CIP). Follow [...] | 2008-08-25 13:23:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PREL KCIP ENRG EPET PGOV PTER ASEC SA |
08RIYADH1321 | SHI'A POLITICAL MOVEMENTS IN SAUDI ARABIA'S [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: The Shi'a of the Eastern Province (EP) - located primarily in the oases of Qatif and al-Ahsa - comprise the vast majority of the Saudi Shi'a, the largest minority in the Kingdom. With strong socio-religious ties to Iran, and residing on lands holding one quarter of the world's [...] | 2008-08-27 23:22:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | KIRF KISL PINR PREL PTER PGOV PINS SA |
08RIYADH1325 | SAUDIS EASE RESTRICTIONS ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: As part of a broader effort to attract international investment in their stock market, the Saudi Capital Markets Authority approved a plan under which foreign investors can purchase Saudi securities, but without voting rights. Foreign investment firms with offices in Saudi Ara [...] | 2008-08-31 03:13:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH133 | RIYADH EAC - 27 JANUARY 2008 [...] (S) On Sunday, January 27, the Charge d'Affaires convened a regularly scheduled Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to review the Embassy's security posture. Present were the ECON, PA, CONS, BPM, POL, LEGAT, MSG, DAO, CLO, MGT, and RSO. BPM and RSO reported no new specific and/or credi [...] | 2008-01-30 14:17:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | AMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PTER PREL SA |
08RIYADH1343 | SAUDIS TO REMAIN SILENT ON MAURITANIA COUP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-01 14:51:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM MR PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH1344 | SAUDI MFA ON RECOGNITION OF SOUTH OSSETIA, ABKHAZIA [...] (C) On August 31, PolOffs delivered reftel demarche to Ambassador Talal al-Malki, temporarily covering European issues in the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Al-Malki shared that he would seek the counsel of Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal before providing a response. He gave no ini [...] | 2008-09-01 14:52:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | GG PGOV PREL SA RU |
08RIYADH1345 | SAUDIS CONSIDER KOSOVO ICJ RESOLUTION AT UNGA [...] (C) Post delivered reftel demarche (Reftel A) to Ambassador Talal al-Malki, temporarily covering European issues in the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Al-Malki responded that he would refer the matter of the proposed Kosovo ICJ resolution to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal. [...] | 2008-09-02 04:35:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SA UNGA KV RU |
08RIYADH1372 | SAUDI ARABIA: ARAB LEAGUE DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-08 13:57:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | AL IS IZ LE MR PREL SA SY |
08RIYADH1378 | SAUDIS TO VOTE AGAINST UNGA ICJ RESOLUTION ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-09 15:28:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SA UNGA KVIR RU |
08RIYADH141 | KING ABDULLAH TO LEBANESE FM: SAG MIGHT BOYCOTT [...] (S) SUMMARY: According to the Lebanese DCM Ziad Itani, King Abdullah supports the current Lebanese government and its push for immediate presidential elections. The King reportedly told PM Siniora during his January 25 visit that if the Syrian government prevents Lebanese elections, neither [...] | 2008-02-02 12:58:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PGOV PREL PINR LE SA |
08RIYADH1416 | RIYADH EAC ON 14 SEPTEMBER 2008 [...] (S) BEGIN SUMMARY: On Sunday, August 17, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) convened a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to discuss the return of family members to Post. The EAC determined that the Mission had met its obligation to fully update the Crisis and Emergency Planning [...] | 2008-09-17 04:26:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | AMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1423 | RIYADH EAC - 17 SEPTEMBER 2008 [...] (S/NF) On September 17, the DCM convened a meeting of the EAC to discuss the Missions security posture in light of today's attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa. Also present in the meeting were POL, ECON, PA, CONS, BPM, MGT, MED, ISC, AGR, DAO, POL-MIL, MSG, OPM-SANG, DHS and RSO. 2. (S/NF [...] | 2008-09-20 04:38:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | AMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PTER PREL SA |
08RIYADH1429 | DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES AND [...] (SBU) On September 14, Econoff delivered reftel demarche on the five Iranian entities and individuals designated as weapons of mass destruction proliferators under E.O. 13382 to Counselor Abdulrahman al-Ahmad of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Al-Ahmad assured Econoff the points would [...] | 2008-09-21 11:30:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM EFIN KNNP MNUC IR SA |
08RIYADH1430 | DEMARCHE ON RELEASE OF AL-SUBAIY [...] (S/NF) On September 14, Econoff delivered reftel demarche to Counselor Abdulrahman al-Ahmad of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Al-Ahmad assured Econoff the information would be passed expeditiously to the highest levels of the Ministry of Interior (MOI). He thanked the USG for providin [...] | 2008-09-21 12:32:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL KTFN SA |
08RIYADH1436 | RIYADH EAC - 20 SEPTEMBER 2008 [...] (S/NF) On September 20, the DCM convened a meeting of Riyadh's EAC to discuss the Mission's security posture in response to additional threat information received describing further attacks planned against U.S. interests in the region following the September 17 attack on the U.S. Embassy in S [...] | 2008-09-22 14:17:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT CASC PGOV PTER PREL SA |
08RIYADH1450 | SAUDI IAEA SAFEGUARDS AGREEMENT AND REQUEST FOR [...] (SBU) Summary and action request: During a 20 September meeting with the Saudi delegate to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),Dr. Turki Al-Saud, Dr. Turki requested U.S. assistance to arrange a visit to the U.S. by a delegation from the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technolo [...] | 2008-09-24 12:46:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ENRG IAEA KNNP BEXP SA |
08RIYADH1453 | THE JOINT COMMISSION ON CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE [...] (S) On September 18, 2008, the Joint Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection (JCCIP) was born with the first transfer of funds from the Government of Saudi Arabia to a U.S. Treasury account established to fund the program. This transfer established the program envisioned by Secretary [...] | 2008-09-25 09:21:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | ECON ENRG EPET MARR MCAP MOPS OVP PGOV PREL |
08RIYADH1471 | RIYADH EAC - 24 SEPTEMBER 2008 [...] (S/NF) On September 24, the Ambassador convened a meeting of Riyadh's EAC to discuss the Mission's security posture and to discuss restrictions placed upon post personnel in response to continued regional threats against Americans and Westerners following the September 17 attack on the U.S. E [...] | 2008-09-27 16:33:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC CASC AMGT PGOV PTER PREL SA |
08RIYADH1472 | RIYADH EAC - 24 SEPTEMBER 2008 [...] (S/NF) On September 24, the Ambassador convened a meeting of Riyadh's EAC to discuss the Mission's security posture and to discuss restrictions placed upon post personnel in response to continued regional threats against Americans and Westerners following the September 17 attack on the U.S. E [...] | 2008-09-27 16:37:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC CASC AMGT PGOV PTER PREL SA |
08RIYADH1479 | OIL MINISTER ON INTERNATIONAL MARKETS, SAUDI [...] (C) Summary: Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Al Naimi told the Ambassador on September 20 that the press conference following the September 9 OPEC meeting in Vienna did not accurately reflect members' discussions there and that there had been no agreement to cut production or a [...] | 2008-09-28 15:28:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET PREL ENRG ECON TSPL SA |
08RIYADH1488 | INFLATION HIGH BUT NO THREAT TO SAG [...] (C) Summary: Inflation in Saudi Arabia continued to climb in July and August but is expected to slow in the coming months. Key contributors to this increase are high economic growth, a limited supply of real estate, and global increases in food prices. While the Saudi Arabian Government (SAG [...] | 2008-10-06 12:22:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EAGR EINV PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH153 | SAUDIS SKEPTICAL ABOUT SUDANESE INTERFERENCE IN [...] (S) Charge d'Affaires Gfoeller met with Prince Dr. Turki bin Mohammed, Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on February 4 and presented demarche points per REFTEL. The CDA also presented a letter of condolence to the Ministry following the de [...] | 2008-02-04 15:11:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PREL PGOV PHUM PREF SU SA CH |
08RIYADH1532 | RIYADH EAC - 10 OCTOBER 2008 [...] (S/NF) On October 10, 2008, the Ambassador convened a meeting of Riyadh's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to discuss the Mission's security posture and the continuation of restrictions on Embassy personnel in light of recent threats involving the Embassy as reported in ref B. Also discussed [...] | 2008-10-14 14:17:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC CASC AMGT PGOV PTER PREL SA |
08RIYADH154 | LEBANON TRIBUNAL: SAUDI ARABIA WILL DONATE, LOOKS [...] (S) Charge d'Affaires Gfoeller met with Prince Dr. Turki bin Mohammed, Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on February 4 and presented demarche points per REFTEL A; he also carefully read Secretary Rice's note verbale to the Undersecretary. [...] | 2008-02-04 15:13:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM EFIN EINV LE SY SA |
08RIYADH1541 | PAKISTANI RELATIONS WITH SAUDIS “STRAINED†[...] (C) SAUDIS UNHAPPY WITH ZARDARI: Echoing Pakistani interlocutors in Washington and Islamabad, in an introductory call with PolCouns, Pakistani DCM Sarfraz Khanzada (protect) characterized Saudi-Pakistani relations as "under strain." This was due, he said, to a lack of Saudi confidence in the Zardar [...] | 2008-10-16 10:16:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER SA PK |
08RIYADH1543 | SAUDIS CONFIRM AFGHAN MEDIATION EFFORT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-16 11:48:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PINS PREL PTER |
08RIYADH1568 | SAUDI TERROR COURTS BEGIN TRIALS [...] (S) SUMMARY: On October 20, the Riyadh General Court began the long-planned prosecution of detained terrorist suspects charged with attacks inside the Kingdom, including bombings of residential compounds in Riyadh in 2003. This follows the King's approval of the appointment of ten judges to ov [...] | 2008-10-20 14:07:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1573 | RIYADH EAC - 19 OCTOBER 2008 [...] (S) BEGIN SUMMARY: On Sunday, October 19, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) convened a regularly scheduled meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC). The RSO and BPM said that threat reporting levels remained consistent and that no new, specific threats to U.S. interests were received [...] | 2008-10-22 04:35:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | AMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1574 | SAUDI KING TO ATTEND UNGA INTERFAITH DIALOGUE [...] (C) KING ABDALLAH TO NEW YORK: During an October 18 meeting, FM Saud Al-Faisal confirmed to Ambassador Fraker that King Abdallah would address the UNGA meeting requested by the Saudis to discuss their interfaith dialogue initiative. The King will travel to New York accompanied by a very large [...] | 2008-10-22 07:44:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL SA |
08RIYADH1575 | SAUD AL-FAISAL: MORE US ASSISTANCE TO LEBANON [...] (C) SATISFIED WITH SLEIMAN: Saudi FM Saud Al-Faisal touched briefly on Lebanese President Michel Sleiman's October 12-13 visit to the Jeddah during a meeting with Ambassador Fraker on October 18. Saud reported that King Abdallah was "very impressed" with Sleiman and that the visit went "very [...] | 2008-10-22 07:44:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR PTER SA LE |
08RIYADH1576 | SAUDIS STILL NOT READY TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-22 07:48:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | OTRA PREL |
08RIYADH1577 | SAUDI EMBASSY IN BAGHDAD "LINKED TO SECURITY" [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-22 07:50:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV XF IZ |
08RIYADH1579 | UPDATED SAUDI VIEWS ON JCCIP IMPLEMENTATION [...] (S) SUMMARY. The Ambassador met with Assistant Minister of Interior Prince Mohammed bin Nayif bin 'abd al-'Aziz (MBN) to discuss the next steps in implementation of the Joint Commission for Critical Infrastructure Protection and Border Security (JCCIP). MBN reiterated the urgency posed by the [...] | 2008-10-22 08:01:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | ECON ENRG EPET MARR MCAP MOPS OVP PGOV PREL |
08RIYADH1607 | DEPUTY SECRETARY KIMMITT MEETS WITH KING ABDULLAH [...] (C) Summary. Deputy Secretary Kimmitt and Ambassador Fraker met with King Abdullah to discuss the upcoming G-20 summit, the global financial situation, and the impact on other countries, particularly Pakistan. Deputy Secretary Kimmitt also stressed that the United States is planning for a smoo [...] | 2008-10-27 08:11:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON PREL SA |
08RIYADH1615 | CONTROLLING THE MESSAGE: THE SAG PUSHES RELIGIOUS [...] (S) (Summary) The Ramadan season in Saudi Arabia saw prominent media coverage of controversial religious opinions that focused attention on the harsh and unyielding interpretations of Islam that have for so long permeated the thinking of the country's religious establishment. Over the past few [...] | 2008-10-28 11:34:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1616 | U/S EDELMAN,S OCTOBER 17-18, 2008 DISCUSSIONS IN [...] (S) Summary. During October 18 meetings in Riyadh at the General Intelligence Presidency and the Ministry of the Interior, U/S Edelman appealed for Saudi assistance for Lebanon and Yemen, encouraged Saudi Arabia to support a regional Gulf missile defense architecture, and discussed Saudi media [...] | 2008-10-28 12:22:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PARM PREL SA LE YM |
08RIYADH1617 | EP GOVERNOR OFFERS HIS SUPPORT TO THE CONSULATE [...] (C) Summary: On October 19, Consul General Kenny made a familiarization call on the Governor of the Eastern Province, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Prince Mohammed stressed the Saudi Arabian Government,s (SAG) commitment to combating terrorism and providing the appropri [...] | 2008-10-28 14:20:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH1619 | SAG AGREES TO USG STEPS TO PROTECT OIL FACILITIES [...] (U) This is an Action Request, see paragraph 11. 2. (S) SUMMARY. The Joint Commssion on Critical Infrastructure Protection and Border Security (JCCIP) initiative in Saudi Arabia made significant progress this week. On October 27, a Department of Energy delegation led by DOE DAS Wm. Bryan, with Am [...] | 2008-10-29 10:12:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | ECON ENRG EPET MARR MCAP MOPS OVP PGOV PREL |
08RIYADH1647 | RUSSIAN INFLUENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA DEFIES LIMITED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Russia's footprint in Saudi Arabia - official and unofficial - is relatively small compared to the U.S. and many other countries. While several positions in their Riyadh embassy remain unfilled, Russia seeks an office location in Mecca to house their mission to the Organization o [...] | 2008-11-03 06:14:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD PGOV PREL RS SA |
08RIYADH1648 | SAG FORMALLY REQUESTS OPM-FSF [...] (S) On Nov. 1, the Saudi Ministry of Interior presented to AmEmbassy Riyadh a formal Letter of Request (LOR) addressed to U.S. Central Command requesting the USG the establish the Office of Program Management - Facilities Security Force (OPM-FSF) to train and equip Saudi forces to protect Saudi [...] | 2008-11-03 07:09:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | ECON ENRG EPET MARR MCAP MOPS OVP PGOV PREL |
08RIYADH1659 | SAUDI ARABIA: SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER [...] (S) On behalf of the US Mission to Saudi Arabia, I welcome you back to the Kingdom. As you are aware, your visit coincides with King Abdullah,s trip to the United States, thus the King and several senior ministers will not be in country. Your schedule includes meetings with Crown Prince Sultan [...] | 2008-11-04 13:51:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PREL SA |
08RIYADH1663 | DEPUTY SECRETARY KIMMITT,S MEETING WITH SAUDI [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-05 08:09:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EINV PREL EPET KIPR SA |
08RIYADH1668 | SAUD AL FAISAL ON PAKISTAN, IRAQ, LEBANON, [...] (C) Summary: On October 26, Treasury Deputy Secretary Robert Kimmitt and Ambassador Fraker met Saudi Foreign Minister Saud Al Faisal. Kimmitt and Saud Discussed Pakistan's approaching balance of payment crisis, Saudi relations with Iraq, the need for continued support for the Palestinian Aut [...] | 2008-11-08 05:43:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EINV PREL EPET KPAL SA |
08RIYADH174 | DESPITE PROXIMITY TO KEY REGIONAL PLAYERS, SAG [...] (C) The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh confirmed to PolOff during a February 5 meeting that the SAG and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) have not yet engaged with Kenya since the political crisis that engulfed the country following their contested December 27 presidential elections. [...] | 2008-02-06 16:51:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SA KE |
08RIYADH1748 | NAJRAN LOOKS FORWARD TO NEW GOVERNOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: On November 4, Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz issued a royal decree relieving Prince Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz from his duties as governor of Najran province at his own request. Contacts widely believe he was fired for his inability to manage relations with the Is [...] | 2008-11-24 15:25:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL SA YM |
08RIYADH1755 | U/S GLASSMAN ENGAGES SAUDI PRINCES AND PROFESSORS ON [...] Summary and comment: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs James K. Glassman engaged Saudi Princes Salman Ibn Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh, and Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, and university professors in deliberations about counterterrorism strategies and U.S and [...] | 2008-11-25 13:48:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO PGOV OEXC SCUL ASEC PTER KWMN KISL SA |
08RIYADH1757 | SAUDI SUCCESSION: WHAT HAPPENS IF CROWN PRINCE [...] (C) CROWN PRINCE ILL?: In an unusually candid notice, the Saudi Government announced November 23 that Crown Prince Sultan flew to the U.S. for medical tests. He was accompanied by his son, Prince Khalid bin Sultan, and his full brother, Riyadh Governor Prince Salman and a large retinue of pri [...] | 2008-11-25 14:25:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH1780 | SAUDI REACTION TO U.N. INTERFAITH SESSION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Saudi King Abdullah got what he wanted from the November 11-12 UN General Assembly session on interfaith dialogue in New York: a UN endorsement of the value of interfaith dialogue and a boost to his Interfaith Dialogue Initiative (IDI). Domestic Saudi reaction was mixed. Saudi m [...] | 2008-12-04 19:33:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER SA UNGA |
08RIYADH1814 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FOR LEBANON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-17 14:06:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | LE PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1848 | GUIDANCE ON SAG'S CHILD CUSTODY AND PRESIDENTIAL [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. The Saudi Arabian Government formally requested Presidential pardons for three Saudi nationals currently imprisoned in the U.S. via a diplomatic note received by the Embassy on December 17. The note also asked for updates on the status of chil [...] | 2008-12-23 13:50:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | CJAN OPDC PREL SA |
08RIYADH1849 | SAUDI RESPONSE TO FATF STATEMENT ON IRAN DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) Econ Counselor delivered the points contained in reftel on leveraging the FATF statement on Iran to Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Hamidy, Deputy Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA),on December 23. Dr. Hamidy responded by highlighting Saudi Arabia's active participation in FATF [...] | 2008-12-23 15:13:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL EFIN ETTC KNNP SA IR |
08RIYADH1865 | DHAHRAN EAC MEETING - DECEMBER 28, 2008. REVIEW [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: On December 28, 2008, the Dhahran Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met to discuss post security posture in light of the rising tensions in the Middle East attributable to the Israeli/Palestinian situation. The Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) and Ministry of Interior (MOI [...] | 2008-12-29 07:16:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | AMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH1868 | GAZA'S RIPPLE EFFECTS [...] (C) SUMMARY. Disparate yet vocal groups in Saudi Arabia are stepping out of the shadows to protest events in Gaza. In Eastern Province, protesters on December 19 reportedly carried Hezbollah flags and Hassan Nasrallah posters while chanting anti-Israel and anti-U.S. slogans. Privately, a grou [...] | 2008-12-29 13:12:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | BA EG IS LE PGOV PHUM PREL SA |
08RIYADH1871 | SAUDI PUBLIC OUTRAGED OVER GAZA [...] (U) OFFICIAL CONDEMNATIONS: Saudi King Abdallah, Foreign Minister Saud Al-Faisal and other officials have strongly condemned the Israeli action and called on the U.S. to intervene to end the bloodshed. The King received Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at his farm outside Riyadh on Decem [...] | 2008-12-29 15:26:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EG IS LE PGOV SA |
08RIYADH1883 | SAUDI-QATARI COORDINATION MEETING SEALS [...] (C) RECONCILIATION OFFICIAL: As noted in reftel, Qatari Crown Prince Tamim led a large delegation to Riyadh December 15-17 for the first meeting of the Qatar-Saudi Joint Council on Coordination. Interior Minister Nayif stood in for Crown Prince Sultan to lead the Saudi side. (Note: Sultan is [...] | 2008-12-30 14:48:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL QA SA |
08RIYADH1885 | DHAHRAN EAC DECEMBER 30, 2008 - REVIEW SECURITY [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: On December 30, 2008, the Consul General convened a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review the status of Consulate General Dhahran security as it relates to the present Israeli Palestinian conflict. It was noted the planned social outing to the Qatif area [...] | 2008-12-31 09:20:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | AMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH191 | CONSULATE DHAHRAN HOLDS FIRST EVER MEETING WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY. On February 9, Consulate Dhahran officers held our first ever meeting with Shaykh Hasan al-Saffar, the paramount religious figure in the Saudi Arabian "Shirazi" movement. For more than a decade, al-Saffar has consistently rebuffed Consulate requests to meet stating that "the time [...] | 2008-02-11 05:30:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH206 | SAG STILL REFUSES TO APPROACH THE SUDAN ON CHAD; [...] (C) PolOff delivered reftel demarche to Head of the Arab States Department Ambassador al-Kuhaimi and Head of the African Affairs Department Khalid Mofty on February 11. The demarche was also delivered via diplomatic note on February 6. Al-Kuhaimi essentially repeated the message delivered o [...] | 2008-02-13 04:56:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SU CD SA |
08RIYADH233 | WOMEN'S REFORM IN SAUDI ARABIA: NO CELEBRATIONS YET [...] (C) SUMMARY: The opening weeks of 2008 have brought a flurry of rumors and announcements regarding potentially important advances in the rights of Saudi Arabia's female citizens. On January 21, the English newspaper "Telegraph" reported that the SAG unofficially planned to drop the ban on wo [...] | 2008-02-13 18:56:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SA |
08RIYADH286 | RIYADH EAC - 17 FEBRUARY 2008 [...] (S) BEGIN SUMMARY: On Sunday, February 17, the Ambassador convened a regularly scheduled Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to review the Embassy's security posture and to review existing reverse tripwires for the return of adult family members. BPM and RSO reported no new specific an [...] | 2008-02-20 08:20:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | AMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PTER PREL SA |
08RIYADH291 | C-NE7-01842: SAUDI-QATAR RELATIONS WARMING; WILL [...] (C) SUMMARY: Saudi-Qatar relations appear to be warming, however, there is little evidence of long-term improvements. The Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) told PolOff during a February 13 meeting that Saudi-Qatar tensions are not played out [...] | 2008-02-20 14:17:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR QA SA |
08RIYADH346 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO SAG ON ARAB PARLIAMENTARY [...] Post delivered reftel demarche via diplomatic note on Wednesday, March 27, 2008. MFA was unavailable to meet with PolOff due to the visits of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Jordanian King Abdullah II last week. FRAKER [...] | 2008-03-01 11:40:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH347 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO SAG ON MARCH 5-6 ARAB LEAGUE [...] Post delivered reftel demarche via diplomatic note on Wednesday, March 27, 2008. MFA was unavailable to meet with PolOff due to the visits of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Jordanian King Abdullah II last week. According to media reports, the purpose of these visits was to discuss the [...] | 2008-03-01 11:41:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH361 | SAUDI ARABIA SENDING SHOURA DELEGATION TO ARAB [...] Post delivered reftel demarche via diplomatic note on February 27. The Shoura Council replied on behalf of the MFA to PolOff on March 3. According to Mohamed Dibaji, a consultant to the Shoura Council, the Assistant Head of the Shoura Council will lead a delegation to the Arab Inter-Parliam [...] | 2008-03-04 06:51:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL IZ SA |
08RIYADH365 | SAUDI LEADERSHIP KEENLY INTERESTED IN PEACEFUL [...] (S) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney led an 8-person delegation to Riyadh, February 26-27, to consult with senior Saudi Arabian Government (SAG) officials about possible U.S. engagement with the Kingdom on civilian nuclear [...] | 2008-03-04 16:26:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | KCIP KGIC KNNP SA PREL IR PINR PGOV |
08RIYADH368 | TRIBES: A SILENT PLAYER IN MODERN-DAY SAUDI [...] (C) SUMMARY: Traditionally seen as a domestic issue, tribalism plays a key role in modern-day Saudi foreign policy. Tribalism affects which conflicts and issues the Saudi government (SAG) engages in, the extent of the SAG's involvement, and with which side it chooses to align itself. Despite [...] | 2008-03-05 07:52:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KISL SA |
08RIYADH37 | SARKOZY INTENDS TO OFFER SAUDI ARABIA PEACEFUL [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. French President Nicholas Sarkozy will arrive in Saudi Arabia January 15 and depart the next day. French Embassy contacts have confirmed that Sarkozy will discuss the transfer of peaceful nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia and may present a formal offer to be signed during the [...] | 2008-01-08 05:25:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | OVIP PREL PINR FR SA |
08RIYADH371 | EP CLERIC,S CALLS FOR OPPOSITION GO UNHEEDED [...] (C) SUMMARY: On January 18, 2008, in conjunction with local Ashura commemorations, Qatif-based Shi'a cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr called for the formation of a "Righteous Opposition Front" to combat social corruption, the "religious clergy," and political injustice against Shi'a citizens in Saud [...] | 2008-03-05 12:59:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | KIRF KISL PGOV PINR PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH372 | SAUDI SHI'A CELEBRATE ARBAEEN, BUT NOT WITHOUT [...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 27 and 28th, Eastern Province (EP) Shi'a celebrated Arbaeen, a religious festival marking the end of the forty days of mourning that follow the death of Imam Hussein (commemorated during Ashura). Along with Ashura, the foremost bellwether of SAG/Shi'a relations, celeb [...] | 2008-03-05 13:21:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | KIRF KISL PGOV PHUM PREL SA |
08RIYADH373 | SAUDIS - WHIP INFLATION NOW [...] (C) SUMMARY. The recent replacement of the Saudi Minister of Commerce and Industry highlights growing dissatisfaction by many Saudis with the rising costs of living. The steep rise in the cost of living has led to public calls for price controls and depegging the Saudi Riyal from the U.S. doll [...] | 2008-03-05 14:56:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PGOV PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH417 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON MARCH 14 BEIRUT CONFERENCE [...] Acting PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to Deputy Head of Arab States Department at the MFA, Ambassador Talal Malki on March 10 and via diplomatic note. Ambassador Malki stated that the Saudi Embassy would be represented at the event, either by the Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon or the Deputy [...] | 2008-03-10 13:46:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR PREF PREL PTER MASS PARM SA |
08RIYADH42 | AL-FAQIH ORGANIZES DAMMAM PROTEST [...] (C) SUMMARY: On December 28, 2007, immediately following the end of Friday prayer, an estimated 150 to 200 people protested outside of the al-Forqan mosque in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, chanting the slogans "God is great" and "Death to the al-Saud." Organized via broadcasts on the al-Islah radio [...] | 2008-01-09 15:46:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | ASEC KISL PGOV PINR PREL SOCI SA |
08RIYADH471 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO SAUDI MFA: NEW SPECIAL [...] (U) Post delivered reftel demarche on March 18, 2008 to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). There is no response from the SAG to date regarding a meeting request. Post will follow-up with a meeting with an appropriate official from the MFA and provide results via separate cable. FRA [...] | 2008-03-18 06:44:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UN PHUM SA AF |
08RIYADH50 | SAUDI MEDIA ON EVE OF THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT [...] Saudi Arabia's media has hailed the President's historic visit to the Middle East and has watched with great interest the first two legs of the trip. Editor-in-Chief of influential newspaper Al-Riyadh welcomed the President's views about the Kingdom stating "the friendship and cooperation be [...] | 2008-01-12 11:21:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OPRC PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH508 | Special Media Reaction: Vice President's Visit to Saudi [...] Vice President Cheney's visit generated editorial commentary that coupled oil prices with the weak U.S. dollar and urged progress on the Middle East Peace Process. Four local op-eds appeared in the local press in addition to factual reporting in all papers. 2. Local Commentary Oil pric [...] | 2008-03-25 04:49:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR PREL OIIP SA |
08RIYADH509 | SAG REQUESTED TO ALLOCATE DONOR PLEDGES TO [...] (C) Ambassador Fraker delivered reftel demarche to Ambassador Dr. Khalid Jindan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a March 16 dinner at the Ambassador's residence. Dr. Jindan commented that the assistance should be for all Palestinians, no [...] | 2008-03-25 09:15:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | KWBG PREL PGOV EFIN ECON EAID SA |
08RIYADH563 | INSIGHT INTO SAUDI ARAMCO'S DIVESTITURE FROM THE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In addition to revealing that Aramco manages nearly 60 billion USD in liquid investments (Reftel),during an April 1 meeting with ConOffs Saudi Aramco Treasurer Motassim al-Maashouq (protect) also gave insight into Saudi Aramco's decision to divest from Petron Corporation, a joint [...] | 2008-04-05 13:36:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EINV EPET PGOV PREL RP SA |
08RIYADH573 | FISCAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT FOR SAUDI ARABIA [...] (U) Saudi Arabia's annual budget is publicized through government sources, analyses by local banks, and the local media. Officially-released budget data is timely, but not highly-detailed. Most information is limited to broad sectoral allocations. Officially-available information is typically [...] | 2008-04-06 12:53:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID PREL SA |
08RIYADH578 | SAUDIS - NUCLEAR ENERGY COOPERATION - NEXT STEPS [...] (S) Summary: The Ambassador, accompanied by DCM and A/PolCouns, met April 6 with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal to discuss, inter alia, Saudi attitudes toward the draft Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Nuclear Energy (MOU),the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) [...] | 2008-04-07 08:21:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | ECON MNUC MOPS PGOV PINR PREL SA |
08RIYADH582 | SAUDI FM ON SUPPORT FOR IRAQ [...] (S) The Ambassador delivered demarches on greater support for the current Government of Iraq (Reftel B) and for support against terrorism (Reftel C) to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal on April 6. Saud was receptive to the request for greater support of the Nouri al-Maliki governme [...] | 2008-04-07 12:49:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | ASEC IR IZ MCAP MOPS PNAT PTER PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH583 | SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER ON VISA VALIDITY ISSUE [...] (C) In a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal on April 6, the Ambassador raised the issue of increasing non-immigrant visa validity on a reciprocal basis. Noting that the recent visit to the Kingdom by Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff had been a great success (reftel) [...] | 2008-04-07 12:59:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | CVIS PGOV PTER PREL SA |
08RIYADH586 | SAUDI FM: RECOGNITION OF KOSOVO WILL TAKE MORE TIME [...] (C) In a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal on April 6, the Ambassador queried him on the SAG's intentions regarding the recognition of Kosovo. Saud responded that Saudi Arabia will likely recognize Kosovo in "the next few months," but provided no further information on timing [...] | 2008-04-07 13:27:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | EU EUN PGOV PREL SA SR UNMIK YI |
08RIYADH618 | New Audiences Reached At Riyadh International Book Fair [...] Summary: For the first time, Embassy Riyadh participated in the Riyadh International Book Fair February 26 - March 14. Despite the prohibition on any Embassies' exhibits and participants being limited to publishing houses, post negotiated its participation as the U.S. Information Resource Cen [...] | 2008-04-14 04:44:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO OIIP SCUL SA |
08RIYADH639 | SAUDI AMBASSADOR ON KING'S THINKING REGARDING [...] (S) Summary: In an April 17 meeting with the Charge' d'Affaires, Saudi Ambassador to the United States and Royal Advisor Adel al-Jubeir reaffirmed King Abdullah's strong interest in announcing or concluding agreements on visa reciprocity, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP),and nuclear c [...] | 2008-04-18 10:23:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | CVIS ECON ENRG IAEA KNNP PARM PINR PREL SA |
08RIYADH649 | SAUDI KING ABDULLAH AND SENIOR PRINCES ON SAUDI [...] (S) Summary: US Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker and General David Petraeus met with Saudi King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz, Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal, General Presidency of Intelligence Chief Prince Muqrin bin Abd al-Aziz, and Interior Minister Nayif bin Abd al-Aziz during their Apri [...] | 2008-04-20 08:47:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | EAID ECON EFIN IZ PGOV PREL MOPS SA IR |
08RIYADH678 | US SPECIAL ENVOY TO OIC MEETS WITH SAUDI FM [...] (C) Summary: On April 26 Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber and the Ambassador met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al Faisal. Special Envoy Cumber shared with Prince Saud the U.S. role in the OIC and discussed Saudi recognition of Kosovo. Th [...] | 2008-04-27 13:59:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | IO MK MACEDONIA PGOV PHUM PREL RS SA SR SERBIA |
08RIYADH7 | SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER ON THE SITUATION IN PAKISTAN [...] (S) SUMMARY. The Ambassador delivered reftel demarche on the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal at a meeting at the Foreign Ministry January 2. Commenting on the current situation in Pakistan, Prince Saud voiced strong sup [...] | 2008-01-02 15:50:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | CIA KGCC PGOV PHUM PINR PK PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH707 | IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - SAUDI [...] (U) Summary. Driven primarily by rising rents and food prices, inflation in Saudi Arabia hit a 27-year high of 8.7% in February. Rents are up 18%, food prices have risen 13%, and Saudi food imports increased 44% for the 12 month period ending in January. The Saudi government has announced [...] | 2008-04-30 15:27:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH717 | U.S. Foreign Policy Heavy Hitters: Mead and Telhami in [...] Summary: Two first-rate U.S. foreign policy experts gave their views on U.S. policy from historical, contemporary, and forward-looking perspectives with eager-to-engage elite Saudi interlocutors. Both proved to be highly capable advocates for U.S. perspectives on foreign policy, Middle East [...] | 2008-05-04 13:52:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO KDEM PGOV SA |
08RIYADH72 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO THE [...] Summary: Saudi print media has focused over the past week on President Bush's visit to the region and more specifically on his meetings with the Israeli and Palestinian leaders and his activities in Riyadh during his January 14-16 stay in the Kingdom. Reports on the President's official mee [...] | 2008-01-17 17:40:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR PREL OIIP SA |
08RIYADH720 | TORTURE NOT AN ACCEPTED PRACTICE IN SAUDI ARABIA [...] (S) Saudi Arabia in the past four years has made progress in the the context of human rights. Despite the alleged incidents of torture mentioned in the 2007 Human Rights Report, torture is not systematically practiced within the Kingdom. This is confirmed by DOS Embassy staff, and by Riyadh [...] | 2008-05-05 06:29:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PHUM PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH761 | Saudi Media: Recent commentaries show environment [...] Summary and comment. Local Saudi print media has recently favored regional issues concerning local topics over international issues. Editorials and commentaries from January to May 2008 have largely focused on three major Saudi issues: (1) debate on the activities and role of the Commission [...] | 2008-05-13 13:28:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KMDR KPAO KDEM SA |
08RIYADH767 | S/I SATTERFIELD BRIEF TO SAUDIS ON IRAQ [...] (S) SUMMARY. S/I Ambassador David Satterfield, along with MNF-I and Embassy Baghdad representatives, and Washington analysts, briefed three senior Saudi Arabian Governemnet (SAG) officials on May 6 and 10: Assistant Interior Minister for Security Affairs Prince Mohammed Bin Naif (MBN),Chief [...] | 2008-05-14 09:19:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | IR IZ LE MASS MCAP OVP PGOV PINR PREL PTER |
08RIYADH791 | DAMMAM MUNICIPAL COUNCIL UPDATE: PUBLIC CORRUPTION [...] SUMMARY: (C) The city of Dammam continues to be embroiled in a confrontation of governance, pitting four elected members of the Municipal Council against Eastern Province Mayor Dhaifallah al-Otaibi and Council Chairperson, Khalid al-Faleh, an appointed member and the second-in-charge of Saudi [...] | 2008-05-19 17:16:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | KCOR KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH792 | Saudi Arabia: Media Reaction to President and Mrs. Laura [...] Summary: Editorials pinpointed three major themes during President Bush's recent visit: (1) the Middle East Peace Process, (2) regional security, and (3) oil production and energy security. News stories reporting the visit filled the front pages of all Saudi dailies. The First Lady's separat [...] | 2008-05-20 04:44:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KMDR KPAO KDEM SA |
08RIYADH799 | SIX HAIL MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFER [...] (U) On May 11, 2008, six members of the Hail municipal council presented their resignations to the President of the Hail City Municipal Council, Abd al-Aziz Ibrahim al-Toub. Citing a lack of progress in council performance, the members left two options for Minister of Municipal and Rural Affair [...] | 2008-05-21 08:25:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH80 | SAUDIS OFFER TO ASSIST ON KOSOVO [...] (S) SUMMARY. In delivery of reftel demarche on Kosovo independence, the SAG expressed a possible willingness to engage the Russians and/or other governments to ensure a peaceful outcome should Kosovo unilaterally declare independence. Post requests guidance from the Department on what action [...] | 2008-01-21 08:28:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | PGOV PNAT PREL SA YI EU UN UNMIK |
08RIYADH853 | STATE OF THE SAUDI SHI,A 2008 [...] (C) SUMMARY: Despite an ongoing dialogue between Saudi Shi'a leadership and the SAG, and slightly greater autonomy of religious and political action in the sub-governate of Qatif, the Shi'a community of Saudi Arabia continues to feel itself a second-class citizenry, facing both formal and inf [...] | 2008-06-01 15:53:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | ECON KDEM KIRF KISL PGOV PHUM PREL SA |
08RIYADH858 | MISSION REQUEST TO REVIEW JAFAR AL-SHAYEB,S VISA INELIGIBILITY [...] (U) This is an action message. It has been cleared by State, GRPO, and DHS. 2. (S/NF) Summary. On April 24, 2007, CA/VO determined that Jafar Mohammed al-Shayeb (DOB: 10 Jan 1959, Saudi Arabia) was inadmissible under INA Section 212(a)(3)(B) based on information contained in TD 314/29893- [...] | 2008-06-02 11:06:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | CVIS PHUM PREL PTER SA |
08RIYADH867 | CONCERNS MOUNT REGARDING THE SAUDI GAS INDUSTRY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The early 2008 pullout of French energy giant Total from its Empty Quarter joint venture with Saudi Aramco and Royal Dutch Shell and the continued lack of success by Chinese, Russian, and Italian-Spanish JVs in efforts to discover commercially viable quantities of gas in the Em [...] | 2008-06-03 14:45:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ENRG EINV PREL SA |
08RIYADH884 | APPARENT SUICIDE OF FORMER EP MABAHITH CHIEF [...] (C) Summary. The EP security and business communities have been buzzing over the presumed suicide of former EP Mabahith chief Major General Sulaiman Mohammad al-Alwani whose body was allegedly found hanging in the home of his son in Makkah on May 29th. Al-Alwani had a rapid fall from grace i [...] | 2008-06-08 08:38:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV PGOV PREL SA |
08RIYADH894 | SAUDIS ON TIP REPORT [...] (C) SUMMARY. Per Reftel, post delivered demarche regarding the release of the 2008 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report to Saudi MFA via diplomatic note on June 4, with a subsequent meeting by Acting Political Counselor with MFA International Organizations Department Deputy Director Abul Aziz al [...] | 2008-06-08 14:54:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG SA |
08RIYADH920 | SAUDI OIL MEETING DATE CLARIFIED [...] (C) Ministry of Petroleum (MinPet) Public Relations Head Dr. Ibrahim Al Muhanna informed us late on June 11 that the proposed oil meeting would be held on June 22 in Jeddah. He pressed hard for U.S. attendance, saying, "We're doing this for you guys." Assistant Minister of Petroleum Prince [...] | 2008-06-11 09:19:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ENERG PREL SA |
08RIYADH942 | SAUDI ARABIA: EDUCATION MINISTRY PLEDGES TO [...] (S) Summary: Both Education Minister Abdullah Al Obeid and Deputy Minister for Educational Development Dr. Naif Alromi have pledged to continue reforming Saudi textbooks, and pledged specifically to continue removing intolerant language. In meetings taking place over the past three months [...] | 2008-06-16 14:26:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET | KPAO PHUM PREL SA SCUL |
08RIYADH946 | Saudi Arabia: Women Revved Up To Spread Word on Breast [...] (U) Summary and comment: After First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush's historic visit to Saudi Arabia and her October 2007 launch of the US-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness in Saudi Arabia, a fragile partnership is moving forward. Mrs. Bush's visit attracted national attention to this [...] | 2008-06-17 04:52:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KWMN KPAO SA |
08ROME1021 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SEPTEMBER [...] (C/NF) Summary. Mr. Vice President, Silvio Berlusconi's government has worked hard over its first months in office to regain its position as our best ally in continental Europe. Your September 4-10 visit comes as the Berlusconi government reconvenes for what promises to be an important legislat [...] | 2008-08-12 14:52:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV IT |
08ROME1022 | TFGG01: ITALY BACKS UNSC RESOLUTION ON GEORGIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-12 15:22:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | UNSC PREL PBTS GE IT |
08ROME104 | KOSOVO: ITALIANS MAY NOT SEEK TO DELAY COORDINATED [...] (C) The GOI is backing away from a Spanish-inspired push to postpone Kosovo's declaration of independence from February to Mid-March, after the Spanish elections. On January 15, FM D'Alema told the Ambassador that the GOI preferred a go-slow approach to avoid interfering in the Spanish electi [...] | 2008-01-24 12:23:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SR KV |
08ROME1044 | ITALY SUPPORT FOR THE NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP [...] (SBU) Post delivered on August 13th ref A points to Counselor Pierfrancesco De Cerchio of the office in Italy,s Foreign Ministry's Economic Bureau, which has the lead on the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) issues, and which will represent Italy at the August 21-22 NSG Plenary in Vienna. Post als [...] | 2008-08-14 13:11:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC ETTC IT KNNP PARM PREL |
08ROME1045 | TFGG01: DEBUNKING THE ITALIAN MYTH OF "BALANCE" ON [...] (C/NF) As originally predicted by post in the early days of the Berlusconi government, the GOI's close relationship with Russia could soon become a point of friction in the otherwise very close U.S.-Italy relationship. The GOI leadership, particularly FM Frattini, have gone to great lengths to insi [...] | 2008-08-14 14:04:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV GG RU IT |
08ROME1046 | AMB URGES ITALY TO PUSH FOR RUSSIAN WITHDRAWAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-14 14:06:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV GG RU IT |
08ROME1048 | BERLUSCONI'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FIRST HUNDRED DAYS [...] (C) Defying expectations, Silvio Berlusconi used his first hundred days back in government to deliver results on election promises, though long-term solutions are still needed. The trash problem in Campania is not yet permanently solved, but the streets are cleared and troops are keeping dump [...] | 2008-08-14 14:53:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL IT |
08ROME105 | ITALY UNDECIDED ON UNHRC GAZA RESOLUTION [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points to Italian MFA Deputy Office Director for Israel and Palestine Daniele Bosio and Human Rights Office Director Laura Carpini on January 24. Carpini said Italy was aware of the OIC-Group of Ar [...] | 2008-01-24 13:22:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL IT |
08ROME1067 | ITALY SUPPORTS FIFTH ROUND OF WESTERN SAHARA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-20 16:26:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | UNSC PREL PGOV PBTS MO WI IT |
08ROME1072 | ITALY: DELIVERY OF INFORMATION RE DESIGNATION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-22 07:44:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN GM IR KNNP MNUC PARM PREL |
08ROME1081 | GGTF01: ITALY URGES RUSSIA NOT TO RECOGNIZE SOUTH [...] (C) Marco Clemente, MFA Russia Office Director told Poloff that Italy would "under no circumstances" recognize the independence of South Ossetia or Abkhazia. Clemente added that Italy would maintain a common Euro-Atlantic position on the conflict and would continue to support the efforts of th [...] | 2008-08-25 16:05:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL RU GG IT |
08ROME1087 | ITALY OPPOSES KOSOVO ICJ RESOLUTION, BUT IS WARY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-27 14:47:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UN UNGA KV IT |
08ROME1092 | ITALY DEFENDS GEORGIA'S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY [...] DIBBLE [...] | 2008-08-27 16:36:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV GG RU IT |
08ROME1093 | ITALY SUPPORTS AFGHANISTAN'S CANDIDACY FOR IAEA [...] (C) Poloff delivered Ref B demarche to Italian MFA Disarmament and Nonproliferation Agreement Implementation Office Director Vittorio Rocco on August 27. Rocco said Italy regards Afghanistan's candidacy for the IAEA MESA Board of Governors' seat as a positive development that will encourage o [...] | 2008-08-28 13:05:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | IAEA PREL PARM KNNP MNUC IR SY IT AF |
08ROME1094 | TFGG01: ITALY WILL SUPPORT GEORGIA'S TERRITORIAL [...] (C) Poloffs delivered ref A and B demarches to MFA UN Desk Officer Leonardo Bencini and Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia Office Director Marco Clemente on August 28. Poloffs urged Italy to instruct the Italian PermRep in New York to forcefully denounce Russia's recognition of South Os [...] | 2008-08-28 14:28:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | UNSC PREL GG IT |
08ROME1120 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-05 15:53:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UN IT |
08ROME1135 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GOI CLAIMS TO BE VIGILANT IN [...] (U) Post delivered reftel A demarche on uranium shipments to Iran to Roberto Liotto of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). According to Liotto, the Ministry of Trade and the MFA work in concert to ensure that no Italian company exports Uranium to Iran or to other "countries in [...] | 2008-09-10 15:21:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC EMIN ENRG KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL TRGY |
08ROME1136 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: 1267 DE-LISTING REQUESTS FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: Post presented reftel A points to Italian MFA and Treasury officials on the delisting requests of Youssef Nada and Ali Ghaleb Himmat. The GOI no longer thinks a USG public statement on Nada's case is necessary, though it continues to face pressure from his attorney to suppor [...] | 2008-09-10 15:24:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KTFN EFIN ETTC PREL PTER IT |
08ROME1143 | AFGHANISTAN: ITALY STILL SUPPORTIVE OF ANA [...] Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Italian MFA Coordinator for Afghanistan Sergio Mercuri and MFA Political-Military Office Deputy Director Carlo Batori on September 3. Mercuri and Batori both reiterated Italian support fo [...] | 2008-09-12 08:26:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR NATO IT AF |
08ROME1163 | MFA MIDDLE EAST DG RAGAGLINI ON SYRIA AND IRAN [...] (C) Summary. During a September 16 courtesy call by Political M/C MFA DG for the Middle East Cesare Ragaglini said Syrian FM al-Moallem surprised the Italians during his September 11 visit by appearing to condition movement on delineating the Syrian-Lebanese border on prior progress on the Go [...] | 2008-09-17 14:24:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL IT |
08ROME1186 | ITALY OPPOSES ABKHAZ AND SOUTH OSSETIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-23 12:42:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | UNSCR PREL GG IT |
08ROME1192 | VELTRONI TO REMAIN CAPTAIN--FOR NOW, BUT PD IS [...] (C) Having led the Democratic Party (PD) into defeat in national and local elections this spring, Walter Veltroni is proving no more adept in opposition. Veltroni has lost much of his support within the party and has until next spring's European Parliament elections to salvage his position and [...] | 2008-09-24 08:50:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SOCI IT |
08ROME1207 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED- PREVENTING IRANIAN ACQUISITION [...] (C) On 23 September, Post delivered reftel demarche on preventing Iranian acquisition of Italian technology for building centrifuges to Pierfrancesco De Cercio of the Italian MFA. De Cerchio was initially unaware of Iran's deceptive trade practices related to its nuclear program, particul [...] | 2008-09-26 10:40:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP TRGY PREL PARM MNUC AORC IAEA IT |
08ROME1210 | EGYPT CONFERENCE ON PANDEMIC/AVIAN FLU - HEALTH DG [...] (U) On September 4, Post delivered reftel demarche to Welfare/Health Ministry (MOH) International Affairs officer Dr. Gaetano Guglielmi, and MOH Prevention and Infectious Disease expert Dr. Maria Grazia Pompa. Post Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) office also delivered reftel points to MOH V [...] | 2008-09-26 16:38:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TBIO KFLU AORC EAGR EAID PREL IT |
08ROME1213 | IRAQ: ITALY TO CONTRIBUTE MORE CARABINIERI TO [...] (C) Poloff delivered Reftel Demarche to Italian Political-Military Deputy Director Carlo Batori on September 19. He said he did not believe that the GOI would be prepared to announce any new commitments at the September 26 SHAPE manpower conference beyond what has already been announced (na [...] | 2008-09-29 16:32:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS NATO IT IZ |
08ROME1219 | ITALIAN FOREIGN ASSISTANCE TO DECREASE 60% IN [...] (SBU) On 23 September, Counselor Massoni of the Italian MFA told Econoff that Italy's foreign assistance in 2009 is expected to decrease by 60% from 2008, dropping to 0.11% of GDP. This is expected to produce, in the year of the Italy's G8 presidency, a sharp reduction in Italy's humanitari [...] | 2008-09-30 16:23:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRS KMCA EAID EFIN PREL |
08ROME1226 | SCENESETTER FOR PM BERLUSCONI'S OCTOBER 13 TRIP TO [...] (C/NF) Summary. Mr. President, Silvio Berlusconi's October 13 visit to Washington provides an opportunity to strengthen our close ties with a valuable ally in Europe. Since your June 11-13 visit, Berlusconi has consolidated the standing of his government in Italian public opinion through a ser [...] | 2008-10-02 15:08:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV IT |
08ROME1232 | ITALY WILL ABSTAIN ON SERBIAN ICJ RESOLUTION AT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-03 17:24:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNAUS UNGA KV IT |
08ROME124 | AUSTRALIA GROUP: ITALY UNDECIDED ON PLENARY [...] (C) On January 11, Econoff delivered to the Italian MFA reftel points on USG opposition to a proposed informal Australia Group (AG) meeting with Russia to discuss Russian AG membership during the 2008 AG Plenary. Roberto Liotto, the MFA Office-Director level official responsible for AG issue [...] | 2008-01-28 15:49:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | ETTC PARM PREL RU IT |
08ROME1251 | AFGHANISTAN: ITALY SUPPORTS ANA TROOP INCREASE BUT [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to MFA Afghanistan Envoy Sergio Mercuri and Deputy Director for Political Military Affairs Carlo Batori on September 17 and followed up with them on October 9. Batori said that the MFA had circulated our request within the GOI interagency and the initial r [...] | 2008-10-10 14:06:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS NATO IT AF |
08ROME1253 | GOI WILL SEND DELEGATION TO EXPORT CONTROL [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 3. 2. (C) On 10 October Roberto Liotto and Pierfrancesco De Cerchio of the Italian MFA informed EconOff that the GOI will send a delegation to the October 20-22 export control conference, to be held in Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia (reftel A). [...] | 2008-10-10 17:54:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | ETTC HR KSTC PARM PREL |
08ROME1269 | YUSHCHENKO DISAPPOINTED BY ITALY'S TEPID SUPPORT [...] (C) Summary. During his October 8 visit to Rome, Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko pressed for strong Italian support of Ukraine's MAP aspirations, EU integration and recognition of the Holodomor. Yushchenko's GOI interlocutors, President Napolitano and PM Berlusconi, told Yushchenko that [...] | 2008-10-16 10:53:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV NATO UP RS IT |
08ROME1271 | BASING: CONCLUSION OF HOST NATION CONSULTATIONS ON [...] (C) Post notified the GOI of DOD's intent to consolidate operations in Gaeta on the NATO pier installation and return to the Italian MOD that portion of the Monte Orlando Compound allocated to U.S. Forces' use via Diplomatic Note (no. 08-00763, dated September 11) to the Italian MFA and letter [...] | 2008-10-17 07:57:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR NATO IT |
08ROME1273 | ITALY TO GIVE ONLY 1.6M EUROS IN BILATERAL AID FOR GEORGIA [...] (C) On 16 October Econoff delivered reftel A demarche on assistance to Georgia to Stefano Soliman, Deputy Director for Balkans/ Middle East Development Cooperation at the MFA. According to Soliman, Italy will provide a minimum of 1.6 million euros in bilateral general aid for displaced person [...] | 2008-10-17 13:50:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID EFIN GG KMCA PREL RS KCRS |
08ROME1279 | ITALY: FALL REGIONAL ELECTIONS A TEST FOR [...] (C) Two elections in the coming weeks will be the first opportunity for the electorate to speak since the center-right's resounding victory in April. Provincial elections in Trentino (October 26) could go either way, but given the center left's traditional strength in the province, a center ri [...] | 2008-10-23 07:54:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL IT |
08ROME1284 | ITALY SUPPORTS AFGHAN ELECTIONS, PLANS G8 [...] Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2.(SBU) Poloff delivered Ref A demarche requesting support for the 2009 and 2010 Afghan Elections to Italian MFA Special Envoy for Afghanistan Sergio Mercuri on October 21. Mercuri said that Italy has already contributed Euro 5 million [...] | 2008-10-23 16:27:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV IT AF |
08ROME1286 | ITALY NONCOMMITTAL ON REQUEST TO RESETTLE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-24 10:09:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | PGOV PREL MOPS PTER PHUM KAWK KISL KPAO IT |
08ROME1304 | GOI CONCERNED ABOUT IRITAL SANCTIONS [...] (C) Summary: GOI officials expressed concerns that Italian firms may be subject to US sanctions through inadvertent use of Irital, a U.S.-designated Iranian shipping company based in Genoa. End summary. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - New Hazard for Italian Non-Dual Use Compan [...] | 2008-10-28 11:57:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN ETRD EUN EWWT KNNP PARM PREL |
08ROME1305 | ITALY WANTS BOTH SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO IN SEDM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-28 15:47:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR MK SR IT |
08ROME1308 | ITALIAN ENERGY ISSUES: SPECIAL ENVOY C. BOYDEN [...] (C) SUMMARY: On October 9 and 10, 2008, Special Envoy C. Boyden Gray visited Rome and met with key energy officials of the Italian Government and private sector. Major points of discussion revealed Italian worry about Caspian gas, namely whether the Turks will agree to let a sufficient amount [...] | 2008-10-29 07:30:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON ENRG IT RU AZ |
08ROME1320 | AFRICOM COMPONENT COMMANDS: HOST NATION [...] (C) Summary: On October 14 Post completed an exchange of Diplomatic Notes with the GOI confirming Italy's willingness to host the USAFRICOM Army and Navy Component Commands at Vicenza and Naples, thereby concluding the Host Nation Notification process. However, the GOI has asked that Post del [...] | 2008-10-30 16:42:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR NATO IT |
08ROME1322 | ITALIAN REQUEST TO DECLASSIFY BILATERAL [...] (U) This is an action request. See Paragraph 8. 2. (C) The GOI presented Embassy Rome with a Diplomatic Note on July 7, 2008 requesting the declassification of the 1954 Bilateral Infrastructure Agreement (BIA). As justification for the request, the note cites the length of time elapsed si [...] | 2008-10-31 09:23:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR NATO IT |
08ROME1331 | GOI SEEKS TO DE-LIST HIMMAT; DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (C) On 27 October Lorenzo Tomassoni of the MFA presented a demarche to Econoff asking if the USG would support de-listing of Ali Ghaleb Himmat at the UN 1267 Committee. Tomassoni provided a letter from Himmat's lawyer noting that Swiss and Italian investigations against him had been closed [...] | 2008-11-04 13:00:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL PINR |
08ROME1352 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT [...] Following is the text of a congratulatory message to the President-elect from the Captains Regents of the Republic of San Marino. The letter has been translated from Italian. 2. Begin text: Mr. President-elect: On behalf of all the citizens from San Marino, we convey to you our deepest [...] | 2008-11-06 15:05:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP |
08ROME1358 | MEDVEDEV SECURITY PLAN GETS AN ITALIAN ROLLOUT [...] (C) A November 5 op-ed in the Italian journal Il Riformista by FM Frattini commenting on Medvedev's proposal for a new security architecture in Europe culminates a several-month-long initiative by high profile Italian officials on both sides of the political divide to support the Russian initi [...] | 2008-11-07 16:00:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV NATO RS IT |
08ROME1386 | BERLUSCONI’S COMMENTS ON MISSILE DEFENSE AND KOSOVO CREATE FIRESTORM IN ITALY [...] (C) During a press conference on the margins of the Italy-Turkey summit in Izmir on November 12, Italian PM Berlusconi said that the U.S. had "provoked" Russia by unilaterally recognizing Kosovo's independence, pressing forward on Missile Defense, and inviting Ukraine and Georgia to have a closer r [...] | 2008-11-13 19:16:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV NATO RS IT |
08ROME1389 | RIO-PLUS-20 CONFERENCE: EU ASKS BRAZIL TO POSTPONE UN [...] (SBU) On 3 November 2008, SCICouns delivered reftel points, regarding Brazilian and South Korean proposals to host a Sustainable Development Summit in 2012 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 1992 "Rio Earth Summit," to Italian Foreign Ministry Environment, Energy and Sustainable Developm [...] | 2008-11-14 15:32:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV AORC PREL EUN IO IT |
08ROME1392 | ITALY ANGRY ABOUT "EXTRATERRITORIAL" IRITAL [...] (C) Summary: GOI officials have expressed strong objections to new US sanctions targeting firms that do business with Irital, an Iranian shipping company. A prominent Italian shipping company has ties to Irital. Extraterritoriality also seems to be a concern. This issue could spill over i [...] | 2008-11-14 15:55:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP ECON EFIN ETRD EWWT PARM PREL |
08ROME1406 | SCENESETTER FOR YOUR DECEMBER 3 VISIT TO ROME [...] (C) Summary. 1. (C) Summary. The political conditions in Italy are dramatically different from the conditions that existed when you last visited in July 2006. Silvio Berlusconi has returned to power after two years of a divided and ineffectual Prodi government. Berlusconi enjoys unparalleled levels [...] | 2008-11-19 10:33:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV NATO IT |
08ROME1417 | ITALY WILL NOT FOLLOW USG IN DESIGNATING IRANIAN [...] (C) On 29 October, Econoff delivered reftel demarche to Romana Piscitelli, of the Italian Treasury's Financial Sanctions Unit, concerning the U.S. designation of the Export Development Bank of Iran and three other entities under E.O. 13382. Piscitelli said Italy follows only UN and EU rule [...] | 2008-11-20 16:32:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN |
08ROME1421 | ITALY WILL NOT INDEPENDENTLY CALL FOR NICARAGUAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-21 12:38:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL NU IT |
08ROME1432 | READOUTS ON ITALIAN ENERGY TALKS IN MOSCOW AND [...] (C) Summary: PM Berlusconi discussed energy issues with Russian and Turkish leaders during recent bilateral summits in Moscow and Izmir. The Italians signed a nuclear research cooperation agreement with Rosatom; we are told this agreement has little significance. The GOI once again failed to [...] | 2008-11-25 07:26:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ENRG PREL |
08ROME1445 | ITALY REDUCES IRAN EXPORT CREDIT AND INSURANCE [...] (C) Summary: SACE, the Italian government's export credit agency and foreign investment promotion and insurance arm, has over the last 12 months substantially reduced its exposure to Iran because of uncertainty surrounding future sanctions. SACE's Chief Economist told post that this reduction [...] | 2008-11-28 13:10:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP EFIN ETRD IT IR |
08ROME1451 | CLUSTER MUNITIONS: ITALY SUPPORTS U.S. [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Italian MFA Director for Nonproliferation and Arms Control Emanuele Farruggia on November 28. Farruggia confirmed that the GOI intends to sign the convention but shares our interpretation of Article 21 as allowing not only for interoperability but also [...] | 2008-12-01 07:27:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM NATO MOPS PREL IT |
08ROME1452 | AFGHANISTAN: ITALY SUPPORTS ANA EXPANSION BUT [...] (C) Charge met with MFA Director General for Multilateral Affairs Luca Giansanti on November 25 to encourage Italy to announce substantial contributions to the NATO trust fund for the Afghan National Army (ANA) at the December NATO Foreign Ministerial. Giansanti noted that Afghanistan remai [...] | 2008-12-01 07:27:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS NATO PREL AF |
08ROME1464 | ITALIANS URGE U.S. TO AGREE TO WATERED-DOWN [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel points to Elena Basile, MFA OSCE Office Director, on December 2. Basile noted the U.S. position and stated that she had just received instructions to contact post to urge the U.S. to accept softer language for the ministerial declaration to avoid a stalemate with R [...] | 2008-12-03 10:59:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | OSCE PREL PHUM KDEM RU IT |
08ROME147 | SYRIA: ITALY SUPPORTS EU DEMARCH ON SEIF'S ARREST [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-01 16:09:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PHUM PREL SY IT |
08ROME1474 | ITALY COUNTRY REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III [...] (U) This message is post's response to reftel request for updated information necessary for the President's consideration of continued suspension of Title III of the LIBERTAD Act. 2. (C) There has been no significant change in Italian relations with Cuba over the past six months. There wer [...] | 2008-12-05 07:56:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ETTC PREL CU IT |
08ROME1475 | GOI SAYS NO NEW IRITAL CONTRACTS [...] (C) On 4 December, MFA Deputy Director General for Multilateral Economic and Financial Cooperation Claudio Spinedi informed Econoff that due to GOI "moral suasion," the Italian owners of Irital, a shipping company designated under US sanctions, have agreed not to sign any new shipping contr [...] | 2008-12-05 07:58:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP ECON EFIN ETRD EWWT PARM PREL |
08ROME148 | ITALY AND ISAF: NO NEW DEPLOYMENTS IN NEAR TERM, [...] (C) Summary: With the current political crisis likely to drag on for months, and a caretaker government prohibited from making significant policy changes, we see no prospect for new large-scale Italian military commitments in Afghanistan between now and the summer. However, GOI officials are [...] | 2008-02-01 16:54:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | NATO PINS PREL MOPS MARR EAID AF IT |
08ROME1484 | BERLUSCONI ADVISER SAYS PM "IRRITATED" BY UK, [...] (C/NOFORN) SUMMARY: Italian energy official Sergio Garribba told us on December 5 that PM Berlusconi is "irritated" by efforts by Britain and France to shift energy and finance issues away from the G8 and into the G20. Garribba told us that Berlusconi is concerned about these moves and sees t [...] | 2008-12-08 09:47:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG EFIN OVIP PREL PGOV IT |
08ROME1485 | PIRACY: ITALY FAVORS ROBUST APPROACH BUT MAY LACK [...] (C) Poloffs raised reftel points with Italian MFA NATO Desk Officer Andrea Romussi and UN Desk Officer Gabriela Biondi on December 4. They said Italy shared U.S. concerns over the increasing danger of piracy and the threat it posed to commerce, maritime safety and the delivery humanitarian as [...] | 2008-12-08 09:50:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER NATO IT |
08ROME150 | GOI NON-PAPER SETS GOAL OF ENERGY [...] (C) Summary. In late December, the GOI provided the Embassy and Department a non-paper on Italian energy/energy security policy in response to questions raised during the December 11, 2007, meeting between President Bush and Italian President Napolitano. The full text is included below. The [...] | 2008-02-04 10:17:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG EPET PREL RU AJ IT |
08ROME1500 | ITALY IMPLEMENTS FATF/EU POLICY ON IRAN BUT IS [...] (C) Summary: According to Cristina Collura, Director of the Financial Crimes Unit at the Italian Treasury, Italy has implemented measures directed at Iranian finance -increased customer due diligence, improved record keeping and new Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for proliferation fin [...] | 2008-12-10 16:16:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN PARM PREL KNNP |
08ROME1511 | ITALY AGREES ON SUBSTANCE OF DEMARCHE TO G20 [...] (C) Post delivered Reftel points on December 12 to Counselor Novello, Diplomatic Advisor to Undersecretary Urso of the Ministry of Economic Development. U/S Urso is in charge of international trade in the Ministry. 2. (C) Novello said that Italy shares the USG concerns expressed in the reft [...] | 2008-12-14 02:23:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN ETRD PREL WTO |
08ROME1514 | ITALIANS TELL DAS HALE LEBANON HAS MADE MAJOR [...] (C) Begin Summary: In a Dec. 2 meeting in Rome with NEA DAS David Hale, MFA DG for the Middle East Ragaglini said the GOI thought Lebanon had come a long way since the end of August 2006, and that UNIFIL had played a crucial role in bringing stability and calm to the south, given the politica [...] | 2008-12-15 09:10:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UNSC LE IS SY IT |
08ROME1532 | ITALIAN SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FOR LEBANON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-17 14:28:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER LE SY UNSC EUN IT |
08ROME1539 | ITALIAN SHERPA MASSOLO SEEKS USG VIEWS ON G8 [...] (C) Summary: Italian G8 Sherpa Giampiero Massolo told the DCM on December 15 that Italy wants to resist pressures to expand the G8 format during its 2009 Presidency. He asked whether the new U.S. Administration would favor another Major Economies leaders' Meeting (MEM) at the Summit to deal wi [...] | 2008-12-19 08:50:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON EFIN EAID SENV IT |
08ROME1540 | ITALIAN SHERPA MASSOLO SEEKS USG VIEWS ON G8 [...] (C) Summary: Italian G8 Sherpa Giampiero Massolo told the DCM on December 15 that Italy wants to resist pressures to expand the G8 format during its 2009 Presidency. He asked whether the new U.S. Administration would favor another Major Economies leaders' Meeting (MEM) at the Summit to deal wi [...] | 2008-12-19 08:50:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON EFIN EAID SENV OVIP OTRA IT |
08ROME1551 | G8 COMMISSIONER BERTOLASO ON SUMMIT LOGISTICS [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Please Protect Accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: G8 Summit Commissioner Guido Bertolaso, Prime Minister Berlusconi's Commissioner in charge of logistics for the July 8-10 2009 Summit at La Maddalena, told the DCM on December 19 that construction of the two hote [...] | 2008-12-22 11:03:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON OTRA OVIP ASEC AORC IT |
08ROME1552 | G8 COMMISSIONER BERTOLASO ON SUMMIT LOGISTICS [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Please Protect Accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: G8 Summit Commissioner Guido Bertolaso, Prime Minister Berlusconi's Commissioner in charge of logistics for the July 8-10 2009 Summit at La Maddalena, told the DCM on December 19 that construction of the two hote [...] | 2008-12-22 11:06:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON OTRA OVIP ASEC AORC IT |
08ROME1567 | HOA PIRACY: EMBASSY ROME REQUEST TO INCLUDE ITALY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-23 11:28:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS NATO EWWT KCRM PBTS PHSA |
08ROME1568 | ITALY SUPPORTS REGIONAL APPROACH TO SECURITY [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Italian MFA NATO Office Director Massimo Marotti on December 17. Marotti said that Italy shares the view that a robust ISAF contribution to the Election Support Forces (ESF) is vital to the successful conduct of Presidential Elections in Afghanistan. I [...] | 2008-12-23 11:32:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS NATO IT AF |
08ROME1569 | ITALIAN MIN FIN CALLS REPORTS OF BANK SEPAH RESUMING FINANCIAL [...] (C) Summary: Italian Finance Ministry officials told Post that Iranian press accounts of Italy rescinding its restrictions on the Rome branch of Bank Sepah are "propaganda" and "totally inaccurate." Instead, Italian officials say the existing controls on Bank Sepah will be maintained. Moreov [...] | 2008-12-23 15:14:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP EFIN PREL ETTC PARM IR IT |
08ROME1573 | GEN PETRAEUS DISCUSSES IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN WITH ITALIAN LEADERS [...] (C) Summary: Italy's leaders warmly welcomed the December 9-10 visit of U.S. CENTCOM Commander, Gen. David Petraeus. In his meetings with Prime Minister Berlusconi, Defense Minister La Russa, Foreign Minister Frattini, and Italy's military leadership, Petraeus stressed that the situation in Afghani [...] | 2008-12-24 10:33:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS NATO IT AF IZ IR LE PK |
08ROME1587 | ITALY SHARES CONCERN OVER HOSNI CANDIDACY FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-29 16:00:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNESCO IT |
08ROME159 | BURMA: ITALY AGREES ADDED PRESSURE IS NECESSARY [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to MFA Southeast Asia Office Director Alberto Vecchi February 4, shared USG concerns over the Burmese regime's continued intransigence, and suggested that it was time to ratchet up the pressure. Poloff urged Italy to press other countries to ban the importa [...] | 2008-02-05 15:04:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD PHUM BM |
08ROME1590 | HOA PIRACY: ITALY PLEDGES FRIGATE FOR ESDP [...] C) The Italian MOD confirmed to Pol-Mil Off on December 24 that Italy plans to contribute a Maestrale-class Frigate or Soldati-class fleet patrol boat to the ESDP ATALANTA counter-piracy mission. The mission was approved by the Concil of Ministers in the year-end GOI overseas missions decree w [...] | 2008-12-30 16:11:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PREL PGOV MARR MOPS NATO EWWT PBTS |
08ROME1592 | ITALY SUPPORTIVE OF PKO IN SOMALIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-31 11:26:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC KPKO SO ET IT |
08ROME17 | ITALY BRIEFED ON TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR UN SENIOR [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Italian MFA Coordinator for Afghanistan Sergio Mercuri on January 7. Mercuri appreciated the opportunity to review the latest version of the terms of reference/job description and was pleased to find that the Senior Civilian Representative would have t [...] | 2008-01-08 13:24:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | IO PREL AF NATO EU IT |
08ROME170 | ITALY: CONSIDERING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR HARIRI [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel points and dip note February 4 to MFA Levant Office Director Carlo Formosa who had just returned from a trip to Lebanon with MFA Director General for the Middle East Cesare Ragaglini. Formosa said Italy remains committed to Lebanon's stability, democracy, and econo [...] | 2008-02-07 17:38:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM EFIN EINV LE SY IT |
08ROME178 | COESPU AT THE TWO-YEAR MARK: 1,000 PEACEKEEPERS [...] (SBU) Summary: Two years after its inception, the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) in Vicenza, Italy, is well on its way to achieving its goal of training 3,000 gendarme/carabinieri-style police officers and trainers by the end of 2010. Since November 2005, Italian Cara [...] | 2008-02-08 16:00:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KPKO MARR MOPS PGOV PREL IT ID NI UP CM IN |
08ROME190 | ITALY/TERROR FINANCE: NEW POLICY RELIES ON LEGAL [...] (C) Summary: In response to a US request, the GOI will not reveal to Italian National Nada the US decision to oppose his de-listing at the 1267 committee. The GOI repeated its request to be informed of the US position on the de-listing case of Himmat, a colleague of Nada's, before the March 1 [...] | 2008-02-11 16:02:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN IT KTFN PREL PTER UNSC |
08ROME195 | KOSOVO: ITALIANS PRESSING OSCE STATES TO AVOID [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-13 08:04:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNAUS UNMIK PGOV YI EU OSCE IT |
08ROME196 | PRODI TO ATTEND BUCHAREST SUMMIT, SEES NO EASY SOLUTION TO GARBAGE CRISIS [...] (C) On February 11, the Ambassador met with outgoing PM Romano Prodi to discuss a range of outstanding issues. Prodi said he had just spoken with President Bush and regretted that their February 4 meeting in Washington did not take place. He confirmed that despite the government crisis he would att [...] | 2008-02-13 09:50:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV NATO IT |
08ROME197 | ITALIAN THOUGHTS ON TRADE WITH IRAN IN THE RUN-UP [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) During a February 8 meeting, Roberto Liotto, the Italian MFA official responsible for Italian participation in multilateral export control regimes, including the Wassenaar Arrangement, told Econoff the GOI has stopped issuing [...] | 2008-02-13 14:23:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | ETRD ETTC PREL PARM IR IT |
08ROME201 | CLUSTER MUNITIONS: ITALY SEEKS TO PRESERVE [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Italian MFA Acting Director for Nonproliferation and Arms Control Emanuele Farruggia on February 13. Farruggia was aware of the U.S. briefing to NATO allies on interoperability and said that Italy would oppose efforts of Olso Process leaders to push thr [...] | 2008-02-14 14:39:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PARM PREL NATO IT |
08ROME204 | ITALY: CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT [...] (SBU) Post has reviewed reftel request for information about critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR) in Italy and has not identified any whose loss would have an immediate, first-order impact on the national security, economic stability, and/or national public health or safety of th [...] | 2008-02-15 15:12:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EAID EFIN IT |
08ROME212 | ITALY: SUPPORTS MACEDONIAN NATO ASPIRATIONS; [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-19 17:55:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR NATO PREL GR MK IT |
08ROME217 | SOMALIA ICG: ITALY AWAITING RESPONSE TO SWEDISH [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) DCM delivered reftel points to MFA Director General for Africa Armando Sanguini February 22 and sought Italian concurrence on proposed changes to the International Contact Group on Somalia. Sanguini said Swedish Ambassador Marik [...] | 2008-02-22 15:28:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID PGOV SO IT |
08ROME223 | ITALY TO DEFER TO OIC ON COMPREHENSIVE CONVENTION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-25 10:16:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER IT |
08ROME225 | CUBA: D'ALEMA CONGRATULATES RAUL CASTRO, GENTLY [...] (C) Ambassador spoke to FM D'Alema February 24 to deliver reftel points on promoting democratic change in Cuba. He urged D'Alema to issue a statement calling for free and fair elections, the release of political prisoners, and dialogue with democratic activists and civil society. D'Alema said [...] | 2008-02-25 16:25:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EU CU IT |
08ROME239 | ITALIAN FM D'ALEMA TRAVEL TO VENEZUELA FOR ENI [...] (C/NF) Italian FM D'Alema called the Ambassador Feb. 27 to inform that he planned to travel to Venezuela at the end of the week for a one-day visit for the signing of a major oil/gas concession to Italian energy firm ENI. D'Alema said ENI Chairman Scaroni had pushed him hard to attend and that [...] | 2008-02-28 07:56:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL VE IT |
08ROME243 | ITALY SUPPORTS UNSCR ON REBEL GROUPS IN EASTERN DRC [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel points to MFA UN Deputy Office Director Leonardo Bencini February 19 and requested Italian support for a UNSCR condemning the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR). Bencini responded to our demarche February 28, and said Italy agreed that we must add [...] | 2008-02-28 14:34:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | CG PREL RW UNSC ASEC ETTC IT |
08ROME246 | ITALY: PD LEADER VELTRONI SEES NO FOREIGN POLICY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-28 16:27:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL IT |
08ROME249 | ITALIAN MFA OFFICIAL OUTLINES ITALIAN ENERGY, [...] (C) Summary. During a February 13 meeting with Embassy Officers, Giovanni Manfredi, the Italian MFA official responsible for energy issues, provided a wide-ranging and candid assessment of Italian energy and energy security policy. Manfredi said Italian demand for natural gas will continue t [...] | 2008-02-29 12:14:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EPET ENRG RU IT |
08ROME257 | ISAF: CARETAKER PRODI GOVERNMENT MAY ANNOUNCE [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Italian MFA Director for Political-Military Affairs Gianni Bardini on February 27. Bardini explained that the current caretaker government of PM Romano Prodi has no mandate to carry out anything more than basic administrative functions in the run-up to [...] | 2008-02-29 16:24:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET//NOFORN | NATO PREL MARR MOPS AF IT |
08ROME260 | GOI WORKING TO IMPROVE NATO-EU RELATIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-03 13:46:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO MOPS EU TU CY IT |
08ROME261 | ITALY ON UNHRC DRAFT CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-03 16:06:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KGHG PGOV PREL UNHRC MV IT |
08ROME262 | ITALY: EU COMMISSIONER MICHEL SHOULD ABIDE BY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-04 10:39:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EUN CU IT |
08ROME268 | ITALY: ERITREAN BEHAVIOR UNACCEPTABLE, BUT MORE [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche March 4 to MFA East Africa Office Director Mario Sammartino and UN Desk Officer Gabriella Biondi, seeking Italian views on the future of the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) and the possibility of sanctions or other measures targeted at Eritrea. [...] | 2008-03-04 15:55:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC KPKO ER ET IT |
08ROME274 | AUSTRALIA GROUP: ITALIAN PARTICIPATION IN PLENARY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-05 13:11:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL ETTC IT |
08ROME275 | ITALY: SEEKING BALANCED UNSCR ON GAZA SITUATION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-05 14:25:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC XF IS GZ IT |
08ROME276 | ITALIAN ELECTIONS: WHERE THINGS STAND AS CAMPAGIN [...] (C/NF) Former PM Silvio Berlusconi's People of Liberty (PdL) party leads Walter Veltroni's Democratic Party (PD) by six to eleven percentage points in opinion polls as the campaign for Italy's April 13-14 parliamentary elections gets underway. A complicated electoral system and a change in the [...] | 2008-03-05 17:02:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL IT |
08ROME288 | ITALY ON SOMALIA AND PIRACY IN THE UNSC [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-06 13:21:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PBTS PREL UN UNSC IMO XA XW SO IT |
08ROME294 | ITALIAN PARLIAMENT RATIFIES U.S.-EU GPS-GALILEO [...] Per reftel, on March 4 SCICouns spoke with Counselor Raffaella Campanati of the Foreign Affairs Ministry's (MFA) European Union (EU) External Relations Office, to follow up on the status of Italy's ratification of the U.S.-EU Global Positioning System (GPS)-Galileo Cooperation Agreement. Camp [...] | 2008-03-10 10:26:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA TSPL TPHY PREL SENV IMO ICAO ITU IT |
08ROME312 | AFGHANISTAN: ITALY STRESSES LONG-TERM COMMITMENT [...] (SBU) Summary: Italy hosted a "West 4" meeting of ISAF RC-West contributor nations (Italy, Lithuania, Spain and the U.S.) in Rome on March 4. Italian MFA U/S for Asia Gianni Vernetti, in his opening address, said that Italy is in Afghanistan for the "long haul" in both its civilian and milita [...] | 2008-03-12 11:33:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS NATO PREL PINS SNAR AF IT SP LH |
08ROME315 | ITALIANS CALL FOR "DEEP REFLECTION" ON EU IRAN [...] (C/NF) Summary. MFA Deputy Political Director Fillipo Formica told ECMIN on March 11 that GAERC discussions on Iran were "confused" and that a final decision on additional EU sanctions has been postponed until the next FMs meeting. At the GAERC lunch discussions on Iran, the GOI questioned EU [...] | 2008-03-12 16:11:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EUN KNNP PARM PREL IR IT |
08ROME34 | ITALY RECEPTIVE TO CHINA ANTI-SATELLITE TEST [...] (S) Poloffs delivered reftel demarche to Italian MFA Acting Director for Nonproliferation and Arms Control Emanuele Farruggia on January 7 and to East Asia Office Director Giuseppe Mistretta on January 10. Separately, Scioff delivered the demarche to MFA Director for Energy, Space, High Techn [...] | 2008-01-10 18:35:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | PREL PARM MNUC MARR TSPA CH IT |
08ROME351 | ITALY: RESPONSE ON TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-19 16:52:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON OECD IT |
08ROME357 | U.S. COORDINATOR SCHWEICH ENGAGES ITALIANS ON [...] (SBU) Summary. In meetings with GOI officials and the Italian press on March 13-14, Amb. Thomas A. Schweich, Coordinator for Afghan Justice Reform and Counternarcotics and INL PDAS, drew a strong correlation between security and narcotics in Afghanistan. He presented new USG and UNODC data s [...] | 2008-03-20 15:08:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SNAR NATO IT MARR MOPS AF EAID |
08ROME365 | ITALY/CFE: GOI "POSITIVE" ON PROPOSED NATO CFE [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Italian MFA OSCE Desk Officer Emilio Giribone on March 25. He said that Italy will be represented at the March 27 HLTF by Brunella Borzi, MFA Envoy for OSCE Political-Military Affairs, who has already seen the draft U.S.-German Statement on CFE. Althoug [...] | 2008-03-25 17:14:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO KCFE MARR RS MD GG IT |
08ROME367 | DEMARCHE RESPONSE: REFERENDUM IN BURMA [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel points to MFA Southeast Asia Office Director Alberto Vecchi March 17 and urged Italy to speak out about concerns over the Burmese regime's announced constitutional referendum. Vecchi, who returned February 29 from a week-long trip to Burma, said Italy agreed with ou [...] | 2008-03-26 10:04:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM BM IT |
08ROME371 | ITALY ON IRAN SANCTIONS: MFA SUPPORTS IMMEDIATE [...] (C) Poloff met with MFA Non Proliferation Office Director Farruggia and Iran desk officer Kluzer in separate meetings on March 26 to urge swift Italian implementation of the financial provisions of UNSCR 1803 (Ref A and B). Both said Italy supported a common EU policy on UNSCR 1803 implement [...] | 2008-03-26 17:12:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PARM KNNP EUN IR IT |
08ROME384 | BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: ACHILLE AMERIO, NEW [...] Sensitive but unclassified; not for internet distribution. 2. (U) Italy?s new Ambassador in Damascus, Achille Amerio, reached post at the beginning of March, replacing Francesco Cerulli, who retired. Since 2004, Amerio was Diplomatic Adviser to two consecutive Defense Ministers, Antonio [...] | 2008-03-28 15:56:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PINR PREL SY IT |
08ROME396 | ITALIAN FM CALLS GREEK FM TO PRESS FOR MACEDONIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-31 15:33:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO PGOV MK GR IT |
08ROME398 | GLOBAL HAWK: ITALY APPROVES BASING AT SIGONELLA: [...] (U) This message contains an urgent action request at para 2. 2. (C) The Italian Defense General Staff (IDGS) notified the Embassy in writing on April 1 that Italy approved the deployment of the Global Hawk UAV to Sigonella Naval Air Station in Sicily (text of approval note at para 4). Th [...] | 2008-04-01 14:09:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS NATO IT |
08ROME419 | ITALY: "ALREADY IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1803" [...] (C) Econ and Poloffs discussed reftels on UNSCR 1803 implementation with MFA Terrorist Financing, Iran, and Non-Proliferation desk officers on April 3. MFA officials said Italy had been pushing the EU to adopt an EU common position on UNSCR 1803 by the April 28 GAERC. On the question of Ital [...] | 2008-04-04 14:49:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON ETRD PARM PGOV PREL KNNP IR IT |
08ROME435 | ITALIAN ELECTIONS: U.S. INTERESTS TO BENEFIT [...] (C/NF) Former PM Silvio Berlusconi retained a 5 to 8 percentage point lead ahead of April 13-14 parliamentary elections with late March polls showing he will win a comfortable majority in the Chamber of Deputies. The situation in the Senate is less predictable because of a complicated regiona [...] | 2008-04-08 09:23:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL IT |
08ROME440 | ITALY SUPPORTS U.S. POSITION ON UNSCR 1540 [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Italian MFA Director for Arms Control and Nonproliferation Emanuele Farruggia on April 4. Farruggia had seen the Russian draft language for the technical rollover and was satisfied with it, but said he would take the U.S. position in favor of a strength [...] | 2008-04-08 14:38:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC KNNP IT |
08ROME454 | ITALY: PRESSING OUR PRIORITIES WITH THE NEXT [...] (C) Summary. Italy's upcoming elections and period of government formation will give us an opportunity to press our agenda with renewed vigor after four months with a caretaker government and more than two years with a government hampered by far left partners. While our relationship with the P [...] | 2008-04-11 09:50:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL IT |
08ROME471 | ITALIANS SUPPORT EFFORTS FOR GREATER REGIONAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-15 11:51:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL IZ IR IT |
08ROME472 | ITALY: BERLUSCONI WINS ITALIAN ELECTIONS [...] (C/NF) Former PM Silvio Berlusconi's coalition defeated center-left rival Walter Veltroni 46.8 to 37.4 in Italy's parliamentary elections, obtaining comfortable majorities in both houses of parliament. The populist, anti-immigrant Northern League, a Berlusconi ally, doubled its percentage to [...] | 2008-04-15 13:15:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL IT |
08ROME484 | AFGHANISTAN/ITALY: AMBASSADOR WOOD URGES INCREASED [...] (C) Summary. During an April 14-16 visit to Rome, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan William Wood praised Italian civilian and military efforts in Afghanistan while encouraging a vigilant military posture in Regional Command-West and urging greater involvement in police training activities. He re [...] | 2008-04-18 11:08:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SNAR MOPS NATO MARR EAID IT AF |
08ROME51 | CHAD/CAR: ITALY WILL CONTRIBUTE MILITARY HOSPITAL [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel non-paper to MFA West Africa Office Director Mario Sammartino (whose office's responsibilities extend as far east as Chad) January 11. Poloff emphasized USG support for an ESDP mission in Chad and theQntral African Republic (CAR),and requested information on Italy' [...] | 2008-01-15 09:15:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | EUN PREL PGOV CD IT |
08ROME519 | GEORGIA/RUSSIA: ITALIANS PREFER DISCUSSING [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel points to Marco Clemente, MFA Office Director for Russia and CIS affairs. Clemente agreed that Russia's Presidential Instructions on relations with Abkhazia represented a creeping annexation of the separatist region and stated that Italy was concerned by rising tens [...] | 2008-04-23 13:25:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL GG RS IT |
08ROME52 | SUDAN: ITALY STILL STUDYING REQUEST FOR JIU SUPPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-15 09:15:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL SU IT |
08ROME525 | (C) DELIVERING TOUGH MESSAGES TO ENI CEO PAOLO [...] (C) SUMMARY: During his May 5-6 visit to Washington, Post believes it would be helpful to U.S. interests if Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni is told very clearly of serious USG concerns about 1) his company's close collaboration with Russia's Gazprom and 2) his company's continuing involvement in Iran. E [...] | 2008-04-24 14:28:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ENRG IR IT PGOV PREL RU |
08ROME527 | NPT: ITALY APPRECIATES RECEIVING US NPT PREPCOM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-24 15:06:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA |
08ROME528 | GREECE/MACEDONIA: ITALY IN FAVOR OF QUICK [...] (C) Poloffs delivered reftel points on April 18 to MFA NATO desk officer Piermario Dacco. Poloffs requested high-level Italian intervention with Greece to urge renewed commitment in resolving the Macedonia name dispute as soon as possible. Dacco said Italy shared the USG concern and also w [...] | 2008-04-24 15:27:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO PGOV MK GR IT |
08ROME53 | SUDAN: ITALY STILL STUDYING REQUEST FOR JIU SUPPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-15 09:15:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL SU IT |
08ROME541 | CSD: ITALIAN HIGH-LEVEL/POLITICAL REPRESENTATION [...] (C) Summary. Italian MFA officials told Emboffs that the head of Italy's delegation to the May 5-16 United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD),like that of the U.S., likely will be a senior career official, rather than a high-level or political figure. This is largely due to [...] | 2008-04-30 06:45:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV AORC PREL EAGR EUN EAID ECON ZI XA IT |
08ROME545 | RAISING ZIMBABWE AT THE UN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-30 11:34:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC XA ZI AU IT |
08ROME546 | IRAQ: ITALY PLANS TO PARTICIPATE IN ICI [...] Poloff delivered ref a points to Amb. Gianludovico De Martino, Director of the MFA Iraq Task Force, on April 29. De Martino said that Italy will have a new government by the ICI Ministerial and was hopeful that the new Foreign Minister would attend. De Martino noted that as IRFFI co-chair, Ita [...] | 2008-04-30 11:41:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN EINV PGOV PREL IZ IT |
08ROME55 | CHAD/CAR: ITALY WILL CONTRIBUTE MILITARY HOSPITAL [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel non-paper to MFA West Africa Office Director Mario Sammartino (whose office's responsibilities extend as far east as Chad) January 11. Poloff emphasized USG support for an ESDP mission in Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR),and requested information on Ital [...] | 2008-01-15 09:15:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | EUN PREL PGOV CD IT |
08ROME558 | ITALY UNLIKELY TO MAKE PUBLIC STATEMENT ON BURMA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-05 07:46:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BM IT |
08ROME56 | SUDAN: ITALY STILL STUDYING REQUEST FOR JIU SUPPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-15 09:15:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL SU IT |
08ROME568 | SOMALIA PIRACY: ITALY CONCERNED ABOUT SETTING A [...] (C) On May 6 Poloff delivered reftel points to Leonardo Bencini of the MFA UN Office. Bencini said Italy agrees that piracy in Somali territorial waters is becoming an increasingly serious threat to international vessels and the that the international community needs to take action. Bencini n [...] | 2008-05-06 11:12:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM UNSC SO IT |
08ROME57 | CHAD/CAR: ITALY WILL CONTRIBUTE MILITARY HOSPITAL [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel non-paper to MFA West Africa Office Director Mario Sammartino (whose office's responsibilities extend as far east as Chad) January 11. Poloff emphasized USG support for an ESDP mission in Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR),and requested information on Ital [...] | 2008-01-15 09:15:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | EUN PREL PGOV CD IT |
08ROME58 | SUDAN: ITALY STILL STUDYING REQUEST FOR JIU SUPPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-15 09:15:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL SU IT |
08ROME585 | ITALY: HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE TO CYCLONE NARGIS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-09 14:42:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL |
08ROME586 | LEBANON: ITALY SUPPORTIVE OF SINIORA GOVERNMENT IN [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Italian MFA Lebanon/Syria Desk Officer Michele Tommasi on May 9. Tommasi said that Italian Ambassador to Lebanon Gabriele Cecchia had already delivered a strong message of support to the Siniora Government and to General Sleiman and would continue to do [...] | 2008-05-09 15:09:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER LE IT |
08ROME587 | ITALIANS TELL WHA A/S SHANNON THEY WILL CONTINUE [...] (C) Summary. On May 2 WHA A/S Thomas Shannon met with Giovan Battista Verderame, MFA Director General for Latin American Affairs, and his staff to discuss recent developments in the region. Verderame said Italy's commercial relationship and large expatriate community meant Italy needed a str [...] | 2008-05-12 06:13:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV IT |
08ROME602 | ITALIANS CAUTIOUS ABOUT FRENCH UNSCR ON BURMA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-12 14:46:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM UNSC BM IT |
08ROME604 | CLUSTER MUNITIONS: ITALY STILL FIRMLY WITHIN [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Italian MFA Acting Director for Nonproliferation and Disarmament Affairs Laura Aghilarre on May 9. Aghillare stressed that the Italian position is still decidedly against any agreement that would compromise the "like-minded" approach and that the Italian [...] | 2008-05-13 06:01:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | IT MOPS PREL PARM NATO |
08ROME613 | AFGHANISTAN: ITALY CONSIDERING SIGNIFICANT PARIS [...] (C) Summary: Acting PolCouns met with Italian MFA Director General for Asia Iannucci on May 14 to discuss Iannucci's upcoming trip to Kabul and Farah Province and to discuss the new Berlusconi Government's plans for Afghanistan. Iannucci said that Italy had not yet decided what sort of pledge [...] | 2008-05-14 16:01:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SNAR MOPS NATO MARR EAID IT AF |
08ROME621 | ITALIAN FM CALLS ON HIZBALLAH TO AVOID CREATING A [...] (C) In the absence of the FM, who was in Peru attending the EU-Latin America Caribbean Summit, we delivered reftel points May 16 to the PM's Diplomatic Advisor for the Middle East Marco Carnelos, to MFA Near East Office Director Carlo Formosa, and to Lebanon desk officer Michele Tommasi, who [...] | 2008-05-16 14:02:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL LE SY IR IT |
08ROME629 | TERRORISM FINANCE: ITALY PRE-NOTIFICATION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-19 13:15:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | KTFN EFIN PTER PINR PREL IT |
08ROME630 | TERRORISM FINANCE: ITALY PRE-NOTIFICATION FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-19 13:16:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | KTFN EFIN PTER PINR PREL IT |
08ROME64 | ITALY ON HCOC ANNUAL DECLARATIONS OF SPACE AND [...] (C) Poloff delivered Reftel demarche to Italian MFA Acting Director for Nonproliferation and Arms Control Emanuele Farruggia on January 15. Farruggia said that Italy should have no trouble submitting its Hague Code of Conduct Annual Declaration on space and ballistic missile policies by the M [...] | 2008-01-16 11:42:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | MTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA |
08ROME650 | ITALY: REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF THE [...] (U) This is post's response to reftel request for updated information necessary for the President's consideration of continued suspension of Title III of the LIBERTAD Act. 2. (C) There has been no significant change in Italian relations with Cuba over the past six months. There were no high [...] | 2008-05-22 13:24:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ETTC PREL CU IT |
08ROME651 | ITALY: REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF THE [...] (U) This is post's response to reftel request for updated information necessary for the President's consideration of continued suspension of Title III of the LIBERTAD Act. 2. (C) There has been no significant change in Italian relations with Cuba over the past six months. There were no high [...] | 2008-05-22 13:25:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ETTC PREL CU IT |
08ROME657 | ITALY/CUBA: ACTIVITIES FOR THE DAY SOLIDARITY WITH [...] (C) Summary: Per ref A-C requests, Post engaged in a robust effort to mark May 21's "Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People." We placed the Cuba Solidarity op-ed May 20 in leading center-right daily Il Giornale. Lobbying by the Ambassador convinced Senate President Schifani, Chamber of Depu [...] | 2008-05-22 15:34:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PHUM PREL KPAO SOCI CU IT |
08ROME683 | (S) GOI TO INVESTIGATE EXPORT OF MACHINE TOOL TO [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) On May 29, Econoff delivered to Roberto Liotto, the Italian MFA official responsible for Italian participation in the Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) and Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Ref A non-paper on the export of an Italian compu [...] | 2008-05-30 12:25:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | PARM MTCRE PREL IT IR |
08ROME684 | IOM DG RACE: ITALY HAS NO BACKUP PLAN SHOULD ITS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-30 15:28:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF SMIG AORC IT |
08ROME697 | (S) ITALY: RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON SHIPMENT OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-03 15:20:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | MNUC PARM PREL |
08ROME71 | ITALY: FM D'ALEMA ON KOSOVO, AFGHANISTAN, IRAN, [...] (C/NF) Ambassador called on FM D'Alema January 15 to run through key foreign policy issues in advance of PM Prodi's February 4 visit to Washington. D'Alema was in a constructive mood and said Italian foreign policy on key issues was largely convergent with that of the U.S. He said that Kosov [...] | 2008-01-16 16:57:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL NATO UNSC EUN IT |
08ROME711 | ITALY/TERROR FINANCE: A NEW PROCEDURE ON 1267 [...] (C) Summary: The Italian Government has determined that it cannot continue to support the 1267 (al-Qaida/Taliban) listing of its nationals if they have been cleared of criminal charges. Italy will support delisting requests from persons cleared of charges, but it will forward delisting reque [...] | 2008-06-04 15:28:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER KFIN IT |
08ROME716 | ITALY TO ATTEND JUNE VIENNA CONFERENCE ON LEBANON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-05 12:57:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PGOV PREL PHUM LE UNRWA IT |
08ROME725 | TERRORISM FINANCE: ITALY PRE-NOTIFICATION ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-06 16:29:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | KTFN EFIN PTER PINR PREL IT |
08ROME726 | ITALY: PM BERLUSCONI IN BROAD AGREEMENT ON KEY [...] (C/NF) The Ambassador met June 6 with PM Silvio Berlusconi and U/S Gianni Letta to frame issues President Bush may discuss with Berlusconi during their June 12 bilateral meeting in Rome. Berlusconi said he saw no problematic issues in the U.S.-Italian relationship. In office for less than on [...] | 2008-06-09 11:52:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL NATO ETRD IT |
08ROME744 | ITALY ALERT TO IRANIAN EFFORTS TO PROCURE [...] (C) Econoff delivered Ref A points on critical equipment needs for Iran's IR-2 centrifuge design to Roberto Liotto, the Italian MFA official responsible for export controls and Italian participation in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) on May 22. Liotto said he would pass the nonpaper to the [...] | 2008-06-12 07:22:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP TRGY PREL PARM MNUC AORC IAEA UNSC IR IT |
08ROME745 | ITALY TO ATTEND BERLIN CONFERENCE FOR PALESTINIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-12 11:37:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KWBG PBTS PHUM IS EUN IT |
08ROME746 | UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: ITALY REGRETS U.S. [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-12 11:43:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM IT |
08ROME747 | ITALY SUPPORTIVE OF SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-12 12:45:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UNSC ZI IT |
08ROME748 | ITALY SUPPORTIVE OF SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-12 12:46:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UNSC ZI IT |
08ROME752 | (S) POSSIBLE EXPORT OF ITALIAN HELICOPTER PARTS TO [...] (S) Summary. Italian authorities deny that controlled helicopter parts may have been shipped from Italy to Iran, but weaknesses in Italy's export control regime make their denials unconvincing. Post recommends resumption of U.S.-Italy export control consultations. End summary. 2. (S) O [...] | 2008-06-13 12:14:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | ETTC MASS PREL |
08ROME774 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF U/S ROOD TO ROME, JUNE [...] (C) Summary: Your visit to Rome presents a well-timed opportunity to engage the GOI on a number of important security issues in the wake of the successful meetings between the President and PM Berlusconi on June 12. In particular, the positive atmosphere generated by the visit should contribu [...] | 2008-06-19 12:14:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC MCAP MARR NATO ETTC KNNP IAEA |
08ROME778 | ITALY: UNSCR 1267 LISTING REQUEST FOR AL-SHABAAB [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-20 15:24:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | KCRM PTER ASEC PREL PGOV |
08ROME78 | SYRIA: ITALY SUPPORTS EU AS VENUE FOR SUPPORTING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-18 10:58:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL XF XG KMPI NSC SY IT |
08ROME786 | ITALY: G-8 HEALTH INITIATIVES DEMARCHE RESPONSE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-23 15:10:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SENV TBIO IT |
08ROME802 | ITALY TO MAKE PRESENTATION AT CANBERRA MTCR PLENARY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-27 12:44:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | ETTC IT KSCA MNUC PARM PREL TSPA |
08ROME809 | ITALY: RESPONSE TO CHAPTER VII UNSCR ON ZIMBABWE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-30 15:00:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KDEM UNSC ZI IT |
08ROME823 | ISAF: ITALY PLEDGES MORE FLEXIBLE USE OF TROOPS [...] (C) Summary. Poloff met with Italian MFA Acting NATO Office Director Carlo Batori on June 25 to review Italian commitments to ISAF in the wake of the June 12 meeting between President Bush and PM Berlusconi. Batori confirmed that Italy is "removing" geographic caveats on Italian forces unde [...] | 2008-07-02 15:00:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS MARR AF IT NATO |
08ROME828 | ITALY WELCOMES NASA-CNSA TALKS, STRATEGIC SPACE [...] (U) SCICOUNS delivered reftel non-paper to Giovanni Manfredi, Director for Energy, Space, High Technology and Aerospace and Defense Programs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on June 27, 2008. Manfredi,s successor, Counselor Roberto Liotto, also attended the meeting. Due to reorganizat [...] | 2008-07-03 09:20:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | PARM PREL TSPA TPHY TSPL KSCA CH IT |
08ROME83 | BURMA: FASSINO SAYS EU AND U.S. POSITIONS IN [...] (C) Ambassador spoke to EU Special Envoy for Burma Piero Fassino January 17 and delivered ref points on coordinating U.S. and EU approaches to Burma. Fassino, who had met January 17 with EU High Rep Solana, Commission President Barroso, and Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner, and spoken with UN Spe [...] | 2008-01-18 16:47:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | EUN PHUM PREL BM IT |
08ROME835 | AFGHANISTAN: ITALY RECEPTIVE TO ANA TROOP INCREASE [...] Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Poloff delivered Reftel demarche on July 3 to Italian MFA Deputy Afghanistan Coordinator Paola Munzi and Deputy NATO Office Director Carlo Batori. Munzi said that the Italian government supports the Afghanistan Compact goal [...] | 2008-07-03 13:02:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS NATO IT AF |
08ROME841 | ITALY: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAKTOUM FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURS [...] (U) In consultation with our constituent posts, below is a suggested list of names for the Maktoum Foundation Entrepreneurs Conference, Ref A. 2. (SBU) Name: Ms. Mona Mohanna Business Address: Via Vallazze 95, 20131 Milano Business Telephone: +39 011 02/ 2664781 Business Fax: +39 [...] | 2008-07-07 07:26:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV PREL IT |
08ROME858 | ITALY: GIDEON GONO SANCTIONS RESPONSE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-09 16:00:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER UNSC ZI IT |
08ROME859 | ITALY DOES NOT SUPPORT ARAB GROUP DRAFT UNSCR ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-09 16:53:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC IS LE SY IT |
08ROME872 | ITALY REMAINS FOCUSED ON HOLDING PRISONERS OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-11 14:46:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | EUN PHUM PREL KDEM IT |
08ROME873 | ITALIAN IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH [...] Post delivered reftel talking points to Dr. Loredana Vellucci of the Health Ministry (MOH) Directorate for Health Prevention On April 2. Vellucci heads Office III, which coordinates the Italian network of Maritime, Air and Border Health Offices (USMAF),as well as prevention activities relat [...] | 2008-07-11 16:10:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO AORC PREL WHO IT |
08ROME881 | AMB. PRESSES ITALIAN MOD AND PM ADVISER ON NATO SAC [...] (C) Summary. In separate meetings with MOD La Russa and PM Berlusconi's principal adviser U/S Gianni Letta on July 15, the Ambassador noted the importance of the NATO Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) to provide mission critical assistance in Afghanistan and lamented that an Italian withdra [...] | 2008-07-16 14:41:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL NATO LE AF XF IT |
08ROME883 | ITALIAN MFA SUGGESTS QUINT DISCUSSIONS ON P5+1 [...] (C) Poloff discussed points in reftel regarding U/S Burns attendance at the P5 1 meetings in Geneva with Italian MFA Non Proliferation Director Emanuele Farruggia July 17. Farruggia said Political Director Terzi appreciated Ambassador Spogli's phone call on July 16 regarding U/S Burns' parti [...] | 2008-07-17 15:17:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PARM IR IT |
08ROME887 | ITALY: IAEA BOG MESA SEAT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-18 11:38:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | IAEA KNNP PREL KZ SY AORC IT |
08ROME888 | ITALY: SUPPORTIVE ON INDIA-IAEA SAFEGUARDS [...] (C) Summary. Italy will seek to be supportive of India in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG),but MFA officials urgently request information on the Indian sites to be placed under safeguards, and on the likely substance of the NSG waiver request. [...] | 2008-07-18 14:57:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | IAEA ETTC KNNP AORC PARM PREL IT |
08ROME892 | ITALY SUPPORTS EXPANDED NTM-I; CONSIDERING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-21 16:55:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR NATO IZ IT |
08ROME893 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DASD WHELAN: AFRICOM [...] (C) Summary: Your visit to Italy offers an opportunity to engage the GOI at the highest levels on the pending issue of U.S.- GOI consultations on AFRICOM component headquarters in Italy. Initial readings from top-level Italian civilian officials are encouraging. However, the devil will be in t [...] | 2008-07-22 09:20:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS IT NATO |
08ROME900 | FM FRATTINI TO COORDINATE WITH U.S. ON IRAN, [...] (C) Summary. Italian FM Franco Frattini told the Ambassador on July 21 that Italy is prepared to do more to make EU measures against Iran more effective but opposition from Spain and Austria make it unlikely that it will happen during the July GAERC. In a recent phone conversation, Syrian FM [...] | 2008-07-22 16:29:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV NATO ECON IT |
08ROME910 | ITALY: RESPONSE TO INFORMATION ABOUT ITALIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-23 15:40:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET | IR IT MTCRE PARM PREL |
08ROME911 | ITALY: KEEPING THE PRESSURE ON THE FARC [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-24 07:41:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | CO VE HR EUN PTER AF SNAR PGOV PREL IT |
08ROME915 | ITALIAN SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1816 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-24 15:23:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KCRS KJUS EWWT PHSA PREL IT |
08ROME917 | ITALY, GERMANY, FRANCE, SPAIN SEND LETTER TO SYRIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-24 16:52:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SY LE EUN IT |
08ROME924 | ITALY: THE WAY FORWARD ON UNMEE [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to MFA East Africa Office Director Mario Sammartino July 25. Sammartino said Italy was largely in agreement with U.S. thinking on the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE). UNMEE's mandate must be terminated, he said, given the lack of agreement by e [...] | 2008-07-28 14:21:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC KPKO PBTS ET ER IT |
08ROME94 | YOUR FEBRUARY 4 MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER PRODI [...] (C/NF) Summary. Mr. President, on February 4 you will be seeing Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi, who has surpassed my expectations in both his ability to manage for more than 18 months an inherently unstable governing coalition and to advance domestically controversial policies in support [...] | 2008-01-23 13:27:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV IT |
08ROME944 | ITALY WANTS TO HOST OFF-CONTINENT AFRICOM HQ [...] (C) SUMMARY. DASD Whelan, the Ambassador and DATT briefed the Italian PM's principle advisor and U/S Gianni Letta on DOD strategic thinking with respect to AFRICOM and our desire to establish Army and Navy service component commands (at Initial Operational Capability) in Italy by October 1, 20 [...] | 2008-07-29 15:23:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS IT NATO |
08ROME945 | ITALY: PROPOSED WAY FORWARD ON AFRICOM [...] (U) This cable is an ACTION request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) Summary and Action Request. Post welcomes reftel instructions to begin official consultations on the establishment of U.S. AFRICOM Army and Navy service component headquarters in Italy. We have already broached the sub [...] | 2008-07-29 16:04:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS IT NATO |
08ROME95 | ITALY: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HOST [...] (SBU) The following are Embassy Rome's answers to the questionnaire on host government information collection, screening and sharing practices contained in Reftel. 2. (SBU) Section A: Watchlisting -------------------------------- Question: If host government maintains a "watchlist," how [...] | 2008-01-23 14:00:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | KVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS IT |
08ROME959 | ITALY: ATTENDANCE AT UNGA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-31 16:19:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA IT |
08ROME988 | U/S ROOD DISCUSSES IRAN, MISSILE DEFENSE WITH [...] (C) Summary: Italian MFA Political Director Terzi thanked U/S Rood on June 23 for the U.S. assistance in including Italy in pre P5+1 consultations on Iran. He said Italy was pushing for stronger EU measures against Iran and wanted to include a robust discussion of Iran by the Quint on the m [...] | 2008-08-05 12:28:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PARM PREL MNUC MCAP MARR NATO ETTC KNNP IAEA |
08ROME995 | ITALY: OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION MEETING DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-06 11:35:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | OSCE PREL PHUM KDEM IT |
08ROME998 | TREASURY U/S LEVEY NOTES ITALIAN COOPERATION ON [...] (S/NF) Summary. Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Stuart Levey visited Italy on July 14/15 to discuss efforts to increase financial pressure on Iran and prevent Iran from misusing the international financial system to support its proliferation activities. U/S Le [...] | 2008-08-06 14:30:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN IR KNNP PREL IT |
08RPODUBAI37 | IRANIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS ON CASPIAN SEA ISSUES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-26 12:59:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | CONFIDENTIAL | IR PGOV SENV PREL |
08RPODUBAI39 | IRAN ON BRINK OF DECISION TO ENGAGE ON P5+1 OFFER [...] (C) Summary: Coverage in the Iranian press of Iran's reaction to the P5+1 proposal suggests that the Iranian government may propose talks based on the proposal's first step of pre-negotiations, featuring a "freeze for freeze." The Iranians continue to emphasize the common points of their May [...] | 2008-07-02 14:12:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR MASS IR |
08RPODUBAI40 | MBC TO LAUNCH FILM CHANNEL AIMED AT PERSIAN SPEAKERS [...] (C) Summary: The Middle East Broadcasting Center (MBC) plans to launch an entertainment satellite TV channel on July 9 aimed at Iranian audiences that will show movies with Persian subtitles. The broadcast by the Saudi-owned, Dubai-based MBC will join a small number of satellite channels, larg [...] | 2008-07-09 14:56:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | CONFIDENTIAL | OIIP PGOV PREL SCUL IR |
08RPODUBAI41 | SECOND AHMADINEJAD ASSOCIATE ARRESTED AFTER EXPOSING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-15 09:56:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL ECON IR |
08RPODUBAI42 | IRAN IVLP ALUMNUS JAILED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-16 06:17:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV SOCI SCUL IR |
08RPODUBAI43 | FORMER MP AND JOURNALIST ON VOA PROGRAMMING [...] (C) Summary: Voice of America (VOA) is well-positioned as an alternative to state-run Iranian TV to provide uncensored, impartial information that can help advance reform in Iran, a former reformist member of Iran's Sixth Majles and journalist told IRPOff 22 July. The former MP is in contact w [...] | 2008-07-24 14:09:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL IR KPAO |
08RPODUBAI47 | IRANIAN MERCHANT CLASS PREFERS POLITICAL STATUS QUO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-18 06:56:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | SECRET | ECON PGOV PREL IR |
08RPODUBAI49 | [SOURCE REMOVED] OUTLINES IRC’S [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 18. 2. (S) Summary and Background: IRPO officer met with [SOURCE REMOVED] on October 15 and 20, 2008 to discuss [DETAILS REMOVED] his knowledge [DETAILS REMOVED] Iran's Ministy of Information and Security (MOIS) and the Islamic Revolutionary Gua [...] | 2008-10-23 09:20:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | SECRET | PINR PINS PGOV PREL IR IZ ZP |
08RPODUBAI51 | IRAN'S HIGH RISK, HIGH REWARD MEDIA MINEFIELD - AN [...] (S) Summary: Hassan Fahs [strictly protect], former Al-Arabiyya bureau chief in Tehran, and Mazen Hayek, the Group Director of Marketing of Middle East Broadcasting Center, Al-Arabiyya's parent company, both attribute Fahs' recent expulsion from Iran to political motivations. Fahs repeatedly [...] | 2008-10-28 08:25:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | SECRET | PINR PROP PREL ECPS IR |
08RPODUBAI53 | RETIRED IRANIAN AMBASSADOR ON US ELECTION, IMPROVING US [...] (S) IRPO Director met on November 6 with Ambassador Gholamali Khoshroo (retired),who was in Dubai applying for a visa to attend the NYU Center for Dialogues Iran Conference in early December. Ambassador Khoshroo's scheduled presentation will address opportunities for US-Iran cooperation. Kho [...] | 2008-11-10 10:08:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | SECRET | PGOV PREL PINR IR |
08RPODUBAI56 | TEHRAN-BASED UN OFFICIALS CONVEY IRIG INTEREST IN [...] (S/NF) Summary: xxxxx based in Tehran, in separate conversations with IRPO officers, said that officials in Iran's Ministry of Interior are willing to work with the United States on issues relating to Afghanistan within a United Nations framework. Specifically, they noted that the IRIG is seeking c [...] | 2008-11-26 11:48:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL SNAR PREF IR AF |
08RPODUBAI57 | TEHRAN DEPUTY MAYOR OUTLINES QALIBAF'S ELECTION PROSPECTS [...] (C) Summary: Tehran Deputy Mayor and head of Tehran's Urban Beautification Organization Hojatollah Mollasalehi told us in a brief meeting on December 18 that Tehran Mayor Qalibaf had not decided whether to run for president or not. Qalibaf's decision would depend on the prospects of President [...] | 2008-12-23 14:16:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR IR |
08SANAA100 | AL-QIRBI BEMOANS GAZA VIOLENCE [...] (U) In a January 21 meeting with the Ambassadors of the United States and Germany and the Japanese DCM, Foreign Minister AbuBakr al-Qirbi broached the subject of the Israeli blockade of the Gaza strip. Diverging from the topic of the meeting, the 2007 Forum for the Future (septel),the Foreign [...] | 2008-01-21 14:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA101 | FOREIGN MINISTER PUSHES FOR LANGUAGE BLAMING G8 [...] (C) In a January 21 meeting with representatives of the United States, Japan and Germany, the Yemeni Foreign Minister pushed for an announcement that would place blame on the G8 for the failure of the 2007 Forum for the Future to take place. The Foreign Minister was equally uncooperative on th [...] | 2008-01-22 06:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA1053 | YEMEN'S BIG BROTHER: WHAT HAS SAUDI ARABIA DONE [...] (U) AMEMBASSY Riyadh and AMCONGEN Jeddah have cleared this cable. Summary ------- 2. (C) Yemen has a long history of relations with Saudi Arabia based primarily on their 1500 km shared border, which has led to extensive social, religious and business ties. Yemenis perceive the relationship as he [...] | 2008-06-18 09:26:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PGOV PINS SA YM |
08SANAA107 | SALEH CALLS FOR ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT ON GAZA [...] (U) On January 21, President Saleh called for an emergency Arab League summit to discuss the blockade of Gaza. While his Party endorses his idea, at least one opposition figure dismisses it as an empty gesture. End Summary 2. (U) On January 21, According to Yemen's official news agency, P [...] | 2008-01-22 13:46:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL KSUM PGOV IS YM |
08SANAA108 | YEMENIS DEMONSTRATE IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINIANS, [...] (U) Post RSO sources indicate that, on January 22, a crowd of between 5000 and 6000 marched from Sana'a University toward the headquarters of the U.N. Development Program (UNDP),in protest of the Israeli blockade of Gaza. Police prevented the group from reaching UNDP headquarters. The crowd [...] | 2008-01-22 14:00:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL PGOV IS YM |
08SANAA1096 | PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT VISITS YEMEN, BUT LITTLE BUZZ [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Palestinian President visited Yemen on June 19 and met with President Saleh to discuss the Arab-Israeli issue and Yemen's initiative to reconcile Fatah and Hamas. Open source reporting said little about the discussions and insiders told PolOff that no substantive developments [...] | 2008-06-25 14:04:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KWBG IS EG YM |
08SANAA1139 | DJIBOUTIAN EMBASSY IN YEMEN COMMENTS ON HORN OF [...] (C) Hassan Ali Hassan, deputy head of mission at the Djiboutian Embassy in Yemen, told PolOff on 30 June that tensions are still high between Djibouti and Eritrea. Hassan said the Eritrean Army has encroached into Djibouti to the city of Moulhole. There have been several attempts to enter in [...] | 2008-07-07 10:58:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL DJ YM |
08SANAA1155 | EMBASSY SANAA RESPONSE TO ENGAGING HOST [...] (U) Embassy Sana'a's main POC for issues dicussed in reftel is Public Affairs Officer, Ryan Gliha; E-mail: GlihaRM@state.gov; Telephone: 967-1-755-2451. 2. (C) Yemen does not currently sit on the Arabsat board. SECHE [...] | 2008-07-09 10:59:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PTER XF ALOW YM |
08SANAA1408 | YEMEN RECEIVES DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-20 13:00:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KNNP MNUC PARM PREL IR GM YM |
08SANAA1422 | TWO YEMENI BAHA'IS RELEASED FROM JAIL; IRANIAN AND [...] (SBU) The two detained Yemeni Baha'is (reftel) were released on August 19. The four other remaining imprisoned Baha'is, three Iranians and one Iraqi, are still detained in a Sanaa Criminal Investigation Department prison, pending further investigation. No official charges have yet been filed [...] | 2008-08-25 10:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KIRF PGOV YM |
08SANAA1441 | POST ASKS ROYG TO NOT DEPORT DETAINED BAHA'IS [...] (SBU) During an August 26 telephone conversation, Post's Legatt office advised the General Prosecutor for the Specialized Courts, Said al-Aqel, against the deportation of the four remaining imprisoned Baha'is. The Legatt office asserted that if deported, the Baha'is, most specifically the Ira [...] | 2008-08-27 13:35:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KIRF PGOV YM |
08SANAA145 | ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-27 13:12:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AL LE IS SY KVIR YM |
08SANAA1473 | DEPORTATION STILL FEARED FOR THE BAHA'IS [...] (SBU) As of September 3, the four imprisoned Baha'is (reftel) remain detained and face possible deportation. According to their lawyer, Khaled al-Anisi, the ROYG has now unofficially agreed that they may choose the country to which they will be deported. 2. (SBU) On August 31, the Charge d' [...] | 2008-09-03 14:08:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREF PREL KIRF PGOV YM |
08SANAA151 | BIGGEST GAZA DEMONSTRATION TO DATE IN SANAA, BUT [...] (C) For the fourth day out of five, crowds of Yemenis took to the streets on January 26 to demonstrate in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza strip. This demonstration, the largest to date, was estimated by the Regional Security Office to have included more than 100,000 people. When disc [...] | 2008-01-28 08:19:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KPAL PREL YM |
08SANAA1520 | YEMEN: DELIVERY OF UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE HUMAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-08 13:29:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UN YM |
08SANAA1521 | ROYG AGREES TO NOT DEPORT BAHA'IS TO IRAN, BUT [...] (SBU) On September 6, the DCM stressed to National Security Bureau (NSB) and Presidential Office Director Ali al-Anisi the importance of not deporting the detained Baha'is to Iran (ref A). Al-Anisi replied that the ROYG would not forcibly deport the detainees to Iran, but insisted that they w [...] | 2008-09-08 13:34:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREF PREL KIRF YM |
08SANAA1531 | ROYG ASKS FOR ANTI-PIRACY SUPPORT [...] Deputy Prime Minister for Defense and Security Affairs Rashad al-Alimi chaired an ambassadorial level meeting on September 10 to urge international support for the ROYG's anti-piracy efforts. Joining al-Alimi were the Ministers of Defense, Interior and Transport. He emphasized the importance [...] | 2008-09-13 11:22:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT PREL PTER MCAP YM |
08SANAA1533 | YEMEN TAKES STOCK OF A STOCK MARKET [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Yemen Government is proceeding full steam ahead with establishing a stock market. A supervisory committee has been formed and the Financial Services Volunteer Corps has been invited to conduct an in-country evaluation in October 2008. Afterwards, a technical implementatio [...] | 2008-09-14 09:42:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN ETRD KMPI PGOV PREL JO YM |
08SANAA154 | ROYG PAINTS ROSY PICTURE FOR VISITING STAFFDEL [...] (U) As part of a recently negotiated MOU on Parliamentary exchange, the ROYG hosted a delegation of Congressional staffers from January 20-26. The staffdel was provided access to the cream of the ROYG's power structure. Three topics arose as central issues of the visit: Yemen's need for more [...] | 2008-01-28 12:41:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PGOV PREL OTRA YM |
08SANAA1551 | ROYG AGREES TO EMBASSY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS [...] (C) In the wake of the September 17 terrorist attack on the embassy, the Ambassador met with Deputy Prime Minster Rashad al-Alimi, Interior Minister Motahar al-Masri, National Security Bureau Director Ali al-Anisi, and Political Security Organization Chief Ghalib Qamish. The Ambassador advised [...] | 2008-09-17 17:42:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA1568 | UPDATE ON YEMEN'S ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND [...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 7. 2. SUMMARY: The ROYG has recently taken some actions in the field of anti-money laundering (AML),including forming a Supervisory Committee to oversee AML efforts and restructuring of the Central Bank's Anti-Money Laundering Information [...] | 2008-09-22 14:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KCRM KTFN PREL PTER SNAR YM |
08SANAA158 | INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT IN SAADA: A QUESTION OF DEFINITION AND STRATEGY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-29 10:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA161 | UK PSI OUTREACH DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (C) POL/E Chief and his British counterpart delivered reftel demarche to MFA Assistant Deputy Minister Khaled al-Akwa on January 29. The representative of HMG passed al-Akwa an informal copy of the invitation and promised to follow up with a formal copy. (Note: The original formal invitatio [...] | 2008-01-29 12:25:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PHSA PARM ZR YM |
08SANAA1814 | PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE PRESSES AMBASSADOR ON [...] (U) On November 4, the Ambassador met with a Yemeni Parliamentary Committee formed to lobby for the immediate release of accused terrorist financier Sheikh al-Moayad and his companion Zayed. Members of the committee pointed out that Moayad is well-regarded in Yemen, with no ties to terrorist [...] | 2008-11-05 10:28:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER KISL PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA1819 | YEMENI REACTION TO US ELECTION: GREAT NATION, [...] On November 5, the Ambassador hosted a morning reception to give key post contacts the opportunity to watch the results of the US presidential elections with embassy officers. At that event and in EmbOffs' other meetings, the response to the elections has been overwhelmingly positive. Post,s [...] | 2008-11-05 14:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL YM |
08SANAA1826 | AL-BANNA SENTENCE REDUCED [...] International-media reports on November 8 indicated that convicted terrorist Jaber al-Banna's sentence had been reduced by a Yemeni court from 10 years to five. According to Agence France Presse, al-Banna's sentence was reduced because he "handed himself in to the authorities." Reflecting th [...] | 2008-11-10 10:48:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PREL PGOV KISL YM |
08SANAA1830 | GPC JITTERS OVER APRIL 2009 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY. Although the ruling party is expected to win easily in the upcoming parliamentary elections, President Saleh has recently expressed fears about how the opposition will portray his actions during the campaign. Some speculate that he is overstating these fears to avoid taking actio [...] | 2008-11-10 14:23:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL YM |
08SANAA1881 | DAILEY DELIVERS STRONG CT MESSAGE TO ROYG OFFICIALS [...] (U) Coordinator for Counterterrorism Dell L. Dailey met on December 16 and 17 with ranking ROYG security officials. Assuring them that counterterrorism (CT) will continue to be a priority for the new U.S. Administration, he pressed his interlocutors for progress on effective CT legislation and [...] | 2008-11-23 10:46:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA1887 | SCER SITS AT THE CENTER OF ELECTORAL SPAT [...] (C) SUMMARY. While publicly the GPC and JMP continue to dig deeper into their entrenched positions regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections, officials on each side have left open the possibility of reaching a face-saving compromise that would encourage JMP participation. The GPC-domina [...] | 2008-11-23 14:00:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL YM |
08SANAA1900 | CREATING INCENTIVES FOR YEMEN'S CT ENGAGEMENT [...] (S) Embassy Sana'a wishes to express its appreciation for the collective efforts of the Washington inter-agency process that have identified both supply and financing sources for the M-113 armored personnel carriers requested by President Saleh. The purpose of this message is to ensure that th [...] | 2008-11-26 07:49:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA1929 | 23 INJURED IN OPPOSITION DEMONSTRATIONS [...] (C) Demonstrations organized by Yemen's political opposition in Sana'a on November 27, and the ROYG reaction to them, turned violent, resulting in the injury of 23 people. The ROYG reportedly assaulted reporters covering the demonstrations and some accuse ROYG forces of firing on demonstrator [...] | 2008-12-02 09:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL YM |
08SANAA1947 | GENERAL PETRAEUS' VISIT TO YEMEN [...] (S) SUMMARY. On November 29, during his first visit to Yemen, General David Petraeus, Commander of the U.S. Central Command, met with President Ali Abdullah Saleh and senior ROYG officials for frank and open discussions. Discussions focused on security issues, including counter-terrorism, pi [...] | 2008-12-06 11:19:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL MARR MCAP PHSA PINS PTER MOPS OTRA YM |
08SANAA2061 | GCC MEMBERSHIP REMAINS BEYOND YEMEN'S GRASP [...] (C) SUMMARY. Yemen's full participation in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is thwarted by its bleak economic outlook, including a large, but unemployed, work force. GCC members have pledged to help strengthen Yemen's development, but a substantial amount of money has not been delivered. E [...] | 2008-12-30 12:00:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA240 | TWO SIDES AGREE TO REVIVE QATARI MEDIATION IN SAADA [...] (C) A February 1 agreement to reinvigorate the stalled Qatari mediation efforts in Saada was followed by a brief continuation of the violence and then a reported cease fire. While any good news in this conflict is welcome, difficulties implementing earlier cease-fire agreements lead post to re [...] | 2008-02-06 13:16:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL YM |
08SANAA256 | SECOND POST-CONSULTATIVE GROUP FOLLOW-UP MEETING [...] SUMMARY: Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) officials, Gulf Cooperation Council representatives (including the Secretary General) and a large number of bilateral and SIPDIS multilateral donors gathered in Sana'a on February 4 to discuss the status of the pledges allocated to Yemen and the [...] | 2008-02-11 09:56:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | AID EAGR EAID ECON EFIN ETRD GCC PREL YM |
08SANAA260 | KOSOVO DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-11 14:22:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNMIK PGOV UN YI EU YM |
08SANAA269 | POC FOR AMBASSADOR SWING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-17 10:21:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL SMIG YM |
08SANAA292 | WILL YEMENI TAX REFORM BE A TAXING EXPERIENCE? [...] (C) The ROYG is planning a phased implementation of a General Sales Tax on imported and wholesale goods in 2008 and expects to raise 112 billion Yemeni Riyals, according to the Tax Authority Chair. However, it will face several obstacles in collecting the tax. The Sana'a business community [...] | 2008-02-18 11:13:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN ETRD PREL YM |
08SANAA3 | THE FORUM'S FUTURE STILL IN DOUBT [...] (C) The Ambassador and the German CDA met with Foreign Minister Abubakr al-Qirbi on January 2 to discuss the Forum for the Future. The Ambassador noted the USG's continued commitment to the Forum, but, in the absence of a representative of the Japanese Embassy, no progress was made on forming [...] | 2008-01-02 13:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA305 | YEMEN FORWARD LEANING ON SOMALIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-20 14:04:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SO SA MU DJ YM |
08SANAA318 | OVERVIEW OF REFUGEES IN YEMEN: A MIXED BAG OF MISERY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-25 12:34:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA320 | OVERVIEW OF REFUGEES IN YEMEN: A MIXED BAG OF MISERY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-26 11:00:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA396 | YEMEN INPUT FOR FOAA-08 REPORT [...] In response to reftel, Post's input for the FY 2008 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Appropriations Act (FOAA-08) report follows. 2. The budget is made public in Yemen through written publications, the mass media and the internet. Nevertheless, many observers believe [...] | 2008-03-08 14:08:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON KMPI PREL YM |
08SANAA407 | YEMENI TERRORIST ROLL-CALL: BADAWI STILL IN JAIL, [...] (U) Jaber al-Banna, a Yemeni-American among the FBI's most wanted terrorism suspects and who was indicted in 2002 in the United States for "providing material support to terrorists" (reftel),posted bond at a Yemeni security court on March 9. He is due back in court on March 23. 2. (S/N [...] | 2008-03-10 15:44:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PGOV PTER PREL YM |
08SANAA412 | YEMENI TERRORIST ROLL-CALL: BADAWI STILL IN JAIL, [...] (U) Jaber al-Banna, a Yemeni-American among the FBI's most wanted terrorism suspects and who was indicted in 2002 in the United States for "providing material support to terrorists" (reftel),posted bond at a Yemeni security court on March 9. He is due back in court on March 23. 2. (S/N [...] | 2008-03-11 11:18:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PTER PREL YM |
08SANAA44 | US PARTNER CHOSEN TO LEAD INFLUENTIAL CHAMBER OF [...] (U) On January 6, the Sana'a Chamber of Commerce and Industry elected Hassan Al-Kbous as the Chairman of the Chamber following the death of previous Chairman Sheikh Mahfoudh Shammakh. Sheikh Mahfoudh Shammakh, sometimes called the Wiseman of the Yemeni Traders, died of a heart attack on Janu [...] | 2008-01-07 13:38:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD BEXP PREL YM |
08SANAA458 | AMBASSADOR FINDS ADENIS UNHAPPY WITH THE ROYG AND [...] (C) On a recent trip to the southern city of Aden, the Ambassador's conversations with his interlocutors confirmed our perception of a growing divide between the Sana'a-controlled local government and Aden's citizens. The most dire compared Yemen's south to an occupied territory, while others [...] | 2008-03-16 14:39:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL YM |
08SANAA52 | AMBASSADOR STRESSES CONCERN FOR REYDA JEWS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-08 13:26:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL KIRF YM |
08SANAA541 | IF THE YEMENI GOVERNMENT IS RUNNING OUT OF MONEY, [...] (C) SUMMARY: The ROYG apparently does not have enough revenues to cover its expenses. Against this background, it has promised to increase salaries, pensions and social welfare payments by USD 372 million. Raising General Sales Tax revenues, reducing smuggling/tax evasion, eliminating "gh [...] | 2008-03-26 08:15:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON EFIN PREL YM |
08SANAA610 | ROYG SUPPRESSES DEMONSTRATIONS WITH TANKS AND [...] (C) The ROYG used military force including tanks, other armored vehicles and aircraft to suppress demonstrations in southern Yemen on April 1. The protests, which stemmed from an incident where military applicants from Dhale were refused enlistment, continued today, with many demonstrators arr [...] | 2008-04-02 14:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL YM |
08SANAA64 | FOREIGN MINISTER ACCEPTS DEMISE OF SANA'A FORUM [...] (C) On December 12, acting on instructions from capitals, the Ambassador and his German and Japanese counterparts met Foreign Minister AbuBakr al-Qirbi and recommended an end to planning for the Sana'a Forum for the Future. The three Ambassadors presented the Foreign Minister with draft langu [...] | 2008-01-13 15:16:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV YM |
08SANAA65 | SALEH REQUESTS DETAINEE RELEASE AND RETURN OF [...] (U) On January 12, Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh handed the Ambassador a letter to President Bush praising the current Middle East peace initiative and requesting the release of Yemenis held in Guantanamo. In the meeting, Saleh also requested that jailed Yemeni cleric Sheikh al-Moayed be [...] | 2008-01-13 15:18:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV YM |
08SANAA747 | DESPERATE ROYG SPINS 'TALE OF TWO PRESIDENTS' [...] (U) ROYG-sponsored official media widely covered the April 25 telephone call between Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and U.S. President George Bush. All four major Yemeni government daily newspapers, as well as several international pan-Arab outlets, front-paged reports of the conversation [...] | 2008-04-27 06:15:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | KPAO PGOV PREL YM |
08SANAA835 | ROYG QUESTIONED ON YEMENI DELEGATION MEETING WITH [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-13 12:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PARM MTCRE PREL KN YM |
08SANAA836 | PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO ROYG [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-13 12:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PHUM PREL YM |
08SANAA86 | GPC MP CRITICIZES ROYG HANDLING OF SOUTHERN [...] (C) On January 13 a prominent member of Yemen's ruling party criticized his government's handling of demonstrations in Aden specifically and southern discontent in general. Earlier in the day, media reported that two Yemenis had died and 17 were injured in fighting that broke out during a demo [...] | 2008-01-14 14:30:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PGOV PREL YM |
08SANAA881 | INTERIOR MINISTER CONFIRMS AL-BANNA IN JAIL, [...] (C) Summary. In the course of an hour-long meeting on May 18, Minister of Interior Rashad al-Alimi confirmed to the Ambassador that convicted al-Qaeda operative Jabr al-Banna had been re-arrested after his latest appearance in court. Alimi also confirmed the ROYG's intention to pursue additi [...] | 2008-05-19 10:17:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER YM |
08SANAA89 | KHAWLAN SHIEKHS APPEAL FOR RELEASE OF AL-MOAYED [...] (C) On January 15, a delegation of Yemeni Sheikhs made a plea to the Ambassador for the release of convicted terrorist financier Sheikh Mohammed al-Moayed. The delegation averred that the Sheikh was a good, charitable man who would not have supported terrorists. They attempted to cast reconsi [...] | 2008-01-15 14:55:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL YM |
08SANAA90 | ROYG TO SUPPORT PROSPER CANDIDACY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-16 13:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UNGA YM |
08SANAA91 | THREE BELGIANS KILLED IN ATTACK IN HADRAMOUT [...] (C) At approximately 2:30 PM local time, January 18 in Wadi Dowan in the governorate of Hadramout a four-car convoy carrying Belgian tourists was attacked by armed men. PSO in Makulla reported that two or three of the Belgian tourists were killed, as was one Yemeni driver. One tourist and one [...] | 2008-01-18 16:34:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PGOV PREL YM |
08SANJOSE1000 | SUBJECT: COSTA RICA: TITLE III SUSPENSION OF THE [...] (U) Costa Rican President Oscar Arias remains a leading critic of the Castro government and an advocate for democratic change and human rights reform in Cuba. The USG should encourage and bolster Costa Rica's continued support for democracy in Cuba. Suspending Title III of the Libertad Act in [...] | 2008-12-24 14:50:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | CU ETRD ETTC PREL |
08SANJOSE1005 | SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY LEAVITT'S RETURN VISIT TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy San Jose warmly welcomes Secretary Leavitt and his delegation. Since the Secretary's March 2007 visit, the Arias administration has made progress on key elements of its 2006-2010 agenda, most notably completing requirements to join the U.S.-Central America-Dominican Repu [...] | 2008-12-31 18:00:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TBIO ECON PREL PGOV SOCI OSCI OTRA OVIP CS |
08SANJOSE102 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SUPPORT LEBANON NOW [...] (SBU) On February 5 we delivered reftel demarche to Alejandro Solano-Ortiz, Alternate Director General of the Foreign Policy Department of the MFA. 2. (SBU) Solano-Ortiz indicated the GOCR fully supports the legitimate government of Prime Minister Siniora in Lebanon and will issue statement [...] | 2008-02-07 20:15:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM EFIN EINV LE SY CS |
08SANJOSE109 | URGENT MEDEVAC REQUEST: GOCR AGAIN DECLINES [...] (SBU) On February 8 we conveyed Ref A request to Alejandro Solano-Ortiz, the Alternate Director General of the Foreign Policy Office of the MFA. 2. (SBU) After reviewing the request with FM Stagno, Solano-Ortiz informed us that Costa Rica did not have the facilities nor the resources to hon [...] | 2008-02-11 14:31:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS CU PHUM PM PREF PREL SMIG |
08SANJOSE119 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. CONCERNS ON OSLO PROCESS [...] On February 12 we met with Carlos Cordero Madrigal, Director of the Disarmament, Terrorism, and Organized Crime Section of the MFA and conveyed reftel concerns and talking points. 2. Cordero indicated he will gladly convey our concerns to the GOCR mission in Geneva for consideration, as the [...] | 2008-02-13 17:57:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | MOPS PARM PREL NATO UN CS |
08SANJOSE125 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SOLICITATION FOR [...] One of Costa Rica's biggest challenges continues to be the trafficking of persons for the purposes of labor and/or sexual exploitation. Costa Rica is a source, transit and destination country for men, women, and children trafficked for those purposes. Given the GOCR's resources and many other [...] | 2008-02-15 14:27:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG CS |
08SANJOSE129 | COSTA RICA RECOGNIZES PALESTINIAN "STATE" [...] (C) SUMMARY: Costa Rica recognized the "state" of Palestine in an exchange of notes in New York on February 5. The MFA quietly announced the move in San Jose hours later, taking local diplomatic missions (including Post) by surprise. The MFA,s public explanation stressed Costa Rica,s and the [...] | 2008-02-19 15:51:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | CS KPAL PGOV PINR PREL IL |
08SANJOSE133 | COSTA RICA AND CHINA: THE HONEYMOON CONTINUES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Sino-Costa Rican relations continue to deepen smoothly, if slowly (Ref A). The first tangible results of the GOCR,s June 2007 recognition of China -- USD 20 million in disaster relief, and loans and grants for development projects -- have begun to flow. Both governments are high [...] | 2008-02-20 14:34:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR ETRD ENRG MASS XK CS |
08SANJOSE156 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SUPPORT FOR A UNSCR ON THE FDLR [...] On February 22 we delivered reftel points to Juan Salas, of the FMA UNSC desk. Salas indicated that he would forward the same to their UNSC representative in New York. 2. Salas further stated that while not committed at this time to the sponsorship of such resolution, the GOCR would in all [...] | 2008-02-27 14:46:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | CG PREL RW UNSC ASEC ETTC CS |
08SANJOSE159 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL COSTELLO [...] Embassy San Jose warmly welcomes CODEL Costello. Costa Rica has a history of political stability, social progress and commitment to peace and human rights which has been undermined in recent years by ineffective government institutions, growing domestic security problems, corruption scandals a [...] | 2008-02-27 22:51:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON SENV CS |
08SANJOSE160 | COSTA RICA: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL COSTELLO [...] Embassy San Jose is pleased to grant country clearance to the Congressional Delegation led by Congressman Jerry F. Costello. The other members of the delegation are: Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR); Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL); Rep. Henry E. Brown (R-SC); Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA); Rep. Mazie Hirono [...] | 2008-02-28 14:30:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON CS |
08SANJOSE182 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SEEKING BALANCED UNSC [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-07 11:42:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL IS UNSC CS |
08SANJOSE183 | COSTA RICA COMMITTED TO RESOLUTION ON MALDIVES [...] (SBU) On February 28 we met with Randolf Coto, Coordinator of Foreign Policy at the Foreign Policy Section of the MFA and made him aware of the USG concerns regarding the resolution. We further urged the GOCR to consider alternative approaches 2. (SBU) Coto indicated he would forward those [...] | 2008-03-07 11:42:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KGHG MV PGOV PHUM PREL UNHRC |
08SANJOSE184 | COSTA RICA SUPPORTS RENEWAL OF AMISOM MANDATE [...] On February 28 we contacted Randolph Coto, Foreign Policy Coordinator of the FMA and shared with him the issues contained in the reftel. 2. Coto indicated the GOCR was well aware of these piracy issues and of the impending end of the current mandate this month. 3. On March 4 we followe [...] | 2008-03-07 11:42:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PBTS PREL UN UNSC IMO XA XW SO CS |
08SANJOSE186 | COSTA RICA RECOGNIZES KOSOVO [...] (U) For the record, and further to refs, Post has reconfirmed that the GOCR not only recognized Kosovo, but is keen to be credited for being one of the very first nations to do so. 2. (SBU) On Mar 4 we met with Alejandro Solano-Ortiz, Deputy Director of the Foreign Policy Section of the MFA [...] | 2008-03-07 14:37:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNAUS UNMIK PGOV YI EU CS |
08SANJOSE189 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON ETHIOPIA-ERITREA [...] (SBU) On March 4 we delivered reftel talking points to Juan Salas, MFA UNSC desk officer. Salas said he would forward the information to New York since, as a UNSC member, Costa Rica may play a role in decisions made regarding the possible disbanding of INMEE and imposing sanctions. 2. (SBU [...] | 2008-03-11 15:18:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNSC KPKO CS |
08SANJOSE195 | CODEL COSTELLO REVIEWS CIVIL AVIATION [...] SUMMARY. On March 1-4, a Congressional delegation (CODEL) led by the Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Costello (D-IL) visited Costa Rica to review the aircraft repair operations of Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales R.L. (COOPESA). COOPESA has ongoing offshore repai [...] | 2008-03-12 19:27:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON EAIR SNAR CS |
08SANJOSE197 | COSTA RICA: REQUEST FOR DOD HUMANITARIAN AIRLIFT [...] (U) Post requests DoD assistance to provide two helicopters to lift 160,000 pounds of construction materials which will be used to construct five suspension bridges to support indigenous communities in the Talamanca region of Costa Rica. This is an important humanitarian mission, supported by [...] | 2008-03-13 15:35:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MASS PGOV SOCI CS |
08SANJOSE220 | COSTA RICAN FISCAL TRANSPARENCY [...] SUMMARY. The GOCR is transparent with the management and conduct of its fiscal and financial affairs. The budgeting process is public and readily accessible by electronic means. The Minister of Finance directs the process with a commitment to real reform. Treasury's Office of Technical Assi [...] | 2008-03-18 18:19:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PGOV PREL CS |
08SANJOSE226 | ARIAS-BUSH THANK YOU LETTER FOR CAFTA EXTENSION [...] On February 26, 2008, Costa Rican President Oscar Arias transmitted letters (in English) to President Bush and USTR Susan Schwab thanking them for the decision to grant a CAFTA-DR entry-into-force extension for Costa Rica. The texts of the two letters are virtually identical. Post previously [...] | 2008-03-19 20:51:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD PREL PGOV OPDC CS |
08SANJOSE232 | U/S PADILLA URGES COSTA RICA TO IMPLEMENT CAFTA [...] SUMMARY. In a timely and highly effective visit to Costa Rica, February 28-29, Commerce U/S Chris Padilla delivered a clear and consistent message to local audiences that Costa Rica needed to finish CAFTA implementation quickly, and that the US was eager to begin working with Costa Rican coun [...] | 2008-03-19 21:19:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD KIPR PGOV PREL CS |
08SANJOSE238 | SCENESETTER FOR DAS MADISON VISIT TO COSTA RICA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Embassy San Jose warmly welcomes DAS Kirsten Madison. Your visit to Costa Rica is timely. We should keep the pressure on the GOCR to pass CAFTA implementation laws, encourage the GOCR to continue its close cooperation on counternarcotics and law enforcement issues, and urge t [...] | 2008-03-31 15:03:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ECON ETRD PGOV PREL SNAR |
08SANJOSE259 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SOMALIA - DESIGNATION OF [...] (S) On April 1 we notified Carlos Cordero Madrigal, Director of Disarmament and Terrorism Section of the MFA of the USG decision to designate Al-Shabaab as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. We provided Cordero with the identifiers for Al-Sha [...] | 2008-04-04 20:59:00 | Embassy San Jose | SECRET | PTER ASEC PREL PGOV KCRM SO BG RS CH XA CS |
08SANJOSE263 | BERROCAL STEPS DOWN AS MINISTER OF PUBLIC [...] (C) SUMMARY. Minister of Public Security Fernando Berrocal stepped down on March 30 after asserting that the FARC was connected to elements of the "political sector" in Costa Rica. Berrocal's comments came in the aftermath of a March 14 raid on a suspected FARC safe house. His departure came [...] | 2008-04-07 20:16:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | CS PREL PGOV SNAR MASS PINR |
08SANJOSE275 | DEMARCHE TO REQUEST SUPPORT FOR STRENGTHENED [...] (U) On April 9, we delivered reftel's request to Juan Salas, of the UNSC desk at the Foreign Policy Division of the MFA. 2. (SBU) Salas indicated that as the 1540 Committee Chair, the GOCR supports the strengthened five-year mandate and does not support the Russian draft, in principle. How [...] | 2008-04-11 21:20:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC KNNP CS |
08SANJOSE287 | COSTA RICA: NEW MINISTER OF PUBLIC SECURITY DEL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. President Arias has appointed National Liberation Party legislator Janina Del Vecchio as the new Minister of Public Security. She took office on April 15, replacing Fernando Berrocal, who was dismissed on March 30 after making controversial remarks about possible FARC connectio [...] | 2008-04-17 22:37:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINR SNAR CS |
08SANJOSE288 | DAS MADISON URGES CAFTA IMPLEMENTATION, DISCUSSES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. WHA DAS Kirsten Madison visited Costa Rica March 31-April 3 to urge the GOCR to quickly pass CAFTA implementation laws and address growing domestic security problems. President Oscar Arias said he expected the CAFTA legislation would be passed in the next three months and he p [...] | 2008-04-18 14:47:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD PGOV PREL SNAR CS |
08SANJOSE294 | SCENESETTER FOR AUSTR EISSENSTAT'S VISIT TO COSTA RICA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy San Jose warmly welcomes AUSTR Everett Eissenstat. His visit to Costa Rica is timely, and will help us keep the pressure on the GOCR to complete CAFTA implementation. The Arias administration remains deeply committed to CAFTA, and is making progress, but slowly. Althou [...] | 2008-04-22 21:48:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ECON ETRD PGOV PREL |
08SANJOSE31 | COSTA RICA -- CAFTA EXTENSION REQUEST LIKELY [...] (C) SUMMARY: While the national legislature (Asamblea) works at full speed to complete CAFTA implementing legislation, GOCR officials (and the local media) are openly speculating about a probable entry-into-force EIF extension. In private, executive and legislative branch contacts are almost [...] | 2008-01-17 17:40:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | CS ECON ETRD PGOV PINR PREL |
08SANJOSE315 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. PROPOSED PAPERS FOR NPT [...] On April 24, we delivered reftel demarche to Carlos Cordero, Department of Disarmament, Terrorism and Organized Crime, in the MFA. Mr. Cordero seemed receptive and glad to receive the non-papers. 2. He advised that he would read and respond, but that a definitive response regarding sponsors [...] | 2008-04-25 20:34:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ENNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA CS |
08SANJOSE336 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: COSTA RICA REMAINS ON 301 [...] AUSTR Everett Eissenstat, accompanied by Charge Peter Brennan, FCO, and EconOff, delivered Reftel demarche to the GOCR's Minister of Foreign Trade (COMEX),Marco Vinicio Ruiz, on April 24, 2008. 2. Minister Ruiz and attending COMEX officials were not surprised by the news (that Costa Rica [...] | 2008-04-30 20:44:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | CS ECON ETRD KIPR PREL |
08SANJOSE337 | DEMARCHES DELIVERED: RAISING ZIMBABWE AT THE UN [...] (U) On April 29, we delivered reftel demarches to Adriana Murillo, Head of the UN Security Council Team, and Deyanira Ramirez, UN General Assembly Desk Officer, at the MFA. Poloff also presented the talking points that the US plans to raise with the SYG and UNDP. 2. (C) The two officials st [...] | 2008-04-30 21:17:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC XA ZI AU CS |
08SANJOSE347 | IMPACT OF RISING FOOD PRICES IN COSTA RICA [...] (U) Costa Rica has experienced rising food prices which have had minimal political impact to date. There have been no food shortages, although local price increases have been high as Costa Rica imports 100 percent of its wheat, yellow corn, and soybean consumption; 50 percent of its rice cons [...] | 2008-05-05 15:36:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL CS |
08SANJOSE348 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: NUCLEAR NPT PREPARATORY [...] On April 30, Poloff transmitted reftel demarche to Carlos Cordero, Department of Disarmament, Terrorism and Organized Crime, in the MFA. Due to the May 1 Labor Day (extended) holiday, no response has been received. Post will advise when/if a response is received. 2. Poloff previously delive [...] | 2008-05-05 18:22:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA CS |
08SANJOSE360 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNSC RESOLUTION ON SOMALI [...] On May 6, we delivered refel demarche to Juan Salas, UNSC Desk Officer at the MFA. Salas commented that he had also received a letter from Spain on the subject. Due to a state visit by the Chinese Vice Premier, the MFA had been tied up in meetings, and Salas stated he would review the matter an [...] | 2008-05-07 19:22:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM UNSC SO XW CS |
08SANJOSE366 | COSTA RICA CONSIDERING PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE [...] We delivered reftel demarche on May 5 to Adriana Murillo, Head of the UN Security Council Team at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. On May 6, Murillo informed us that she had read the draft and had passed it to colleagues in the GOCR's Mission in New York, who already knew about the draft [...] | 2008-05-07 23:31:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PHUM PREL CS |
08SANJOSE387 | COSTA RICA SUPPORTS UNSC ACTION ON BURMA BUT WARY [...] (U) We delivered reftel demarche on May 12 to Adriana Murillo, Juan Salas and Deyanira Ramirez of the MFA's UN Security Council Team. The team was very happy to receive the text of the French resolution; they stated that Costa Rica had been asked to support it in New York but had not seen the [...] | 2008-05-13 20:54:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM UNSC BM CS |
08SANJOSE389 | COSTA RICA: VP CHINCHILLA ON SECURITY ISSUES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On April 29, Charge, DEA Country Attache, ODR Chief and NAS officer met with Vice President (and Minister of Justice) Laura Chinchilla to discuss current and planned bilateral USG security assistance, including the Merida Initiative, to Costa Rica. We also explained the delay [...] | 2008-05-14 14:46:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINR SNAR CS |
08SANJOSE391 | COSTA RICA REFUSING TO SUPPORT UN PRISONERS OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Costa Rican MFA said on May 14 that it would not/not co-sponsor the US/EU-backed UN Prisoners of Conscience Declaration. After stating on May 9 that it would co-sponsor, on May 12 MFA staff remained noncommittal in written communications and continued to urge inclusion of te [...] | 2008-05-14 17:25:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | EUN PHUM PREL CS |
08SANJOSE399 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: TERRORISM FINANCE [...] (C) On May 12, we delivered reftel demarche to Carlos Cordero of the MFA's Department of Disarmament, Terrorism and Organized Crime. Cordero informed us that Costa Rica had no formal mechanisms to freeze assets for 1267 listings. He added that the MFA's procedure for 1267 notifications was to [...] | 2008-05-15 21:56:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PINR EFIN PREL KTFN BA QA CS |
08SANJOSE400 | COSTA RICAN COAST GUARD RECEIVES MAITENANCE [...] (U) On May 9, a U.S. Coas Guard Mobile Training Team (MTT) completed a wee-long outboard motor maintenance course for 20 Csta Rican Coast Guard (SNGC) personnel at the Paific port city of Puntarenas. The SNGC personnel,from several different stations, received two das of classroom instruction [...] | 2008-05-15 23:58:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PINR MASS CS SNAR |
08SANJOSE401 | JTF-B HELICOPTERS LIFT 180,000 POUNDS OF BRIDGE [...] (U) On May 14, two JTF-B Blackhawk helicopters completed a humanitarian assistance airlift of 180,000 pounds of suspension bridge material for Costa Rica's indigenous population in the remote and mountainous Talamanca area. The mission began on May 7 and was to conclude in four days, but due [...] | 2008-05-16 00:28:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MASS PGOV SOCI CS |
08SANJOSE406 | COSTA RICAN ASSEMBLY AND MEDIA PLAN DAY OF [...] (SBU) Per reftels, Post contacted media and key community leaders active on Cuban issues to promote the Day of Solidarity observance. Planned activities include the following: -- Four members of the National Assembly will speak for a total of 20 minutes during the May 21 plenary session [...] | 2008-05-16 18:56:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM KPAO PHUM PREL SOCI CU CS |
08SANJOSE410 | COSTA RICA: AUSTR SETS TRUE TIMELINE FOR CAFTA [...] (U) SUMMARY. AUSTR Everett Eissenstat met with GOCR officials on April 24 and discussed several issues surrounding CAFTA-DR implementation status including the shrinking timetable; the need to ensure full CAFTA-DR compliance; remaining substantive issues, including the areas of insurance, intel [...] | 2008-05-17 21:58:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD KIPR PGOV PREL CS |
08SANJOSE429 | ADDITIONAL COSTA RICA PROPOSAL: G/TIP FY 2008 ESF [...] Per Ref A, Post submits a second Costa Rican proposal for funding from G/TIP-managed FY 2008 ESF and INCLE funds on behalf of Rahab Foundation. We understand that the review committee has not yet convened, and we appreciate the opportunity for this additional submission. This proposal is in ad [...] | 2008-05-22 17:58:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB PHUM PREL KCRM SMIG CS |
08SANJOSE432 | COSTA RICA: MAY 21 DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN [...] The Costa Rican National Assembly, local media, Post and others observed the Day of Solidarity with Cuban People on May 20-21. Post contacted key representatives from each of these groups in the lead-up to May 21 and suggested possible commemorative activities and statements. Post also provided [...] | 2008-05-23 00:43:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL SOCI KDEM KPAO CU CS |
08SANJOSE438 | COSTA RICA: TITLE III SUSPENSION OF THE LIBERTAD [...] Costa Rican President Oscar Arias remains one of the region's leading critics of the Castro government and a strong advocate for democratic change and human rights reforms in Cuba. Costa Rica shows no signs that it would consider re-establishing diplomatic relations with the Castro government [...] | 2008-05-23 17:14:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ETTC PREL CS |
08SANJOSE444 | SCENESETTER FOR COMMERCE DAS WALTER BASTIAN'S AND TREASURY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy San Jose warmly welcomes Commerce DAS Walter Bastian and Treasury DAS Brian O'Neill. Both visit Costa Rica as the effort to implement CAFTA progresses through the final stages of modifying Costa Rican laws to conform to commitments made under CAFTA. The Arias administra [...] | 2008-05-27 21:52:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ECON ETRD PGOV PREL |
08SANJOSE45 | GOCR REJECTS COMPLAINT OF AMBASSADOR'S "INTERFERENCE" IN [...] (SBU) The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) and the Foreign Ministry have quietly closed the book on the complaint filed by anti-CAFTA union leaders in August 2007 alleging that Ambassador Langdale "interfered" in the CAFTA ratification referendum (reftel). The complaint was generated by the Am [...] | 2008-01-25 14:35:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ETRD OPDC PGOV PREL |
08SANJOSE454 | ZIMBABWE POINTS FOR OAS CAPITALS DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] On May 27, CDA delivered reftel to MFA's Chief of Staff Antonio Alarcon, and we followed up on May 28 with Alejandro Solano, MFA Deputy Director of Foreign Policy. The two said they would study the issue but made no commitments. 2. Solano asked how specifically the issue of OAS election obs [...] | 2008-05-28 23:23:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OAS ZI CS |
08SANJOSE457 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: AMBASSADOR WILLIAM SWING'S IOM [...] (C) On May 28, we delivered Ref A demarche to Alejandro Solano, the MFA's Deputy Director of Foreign Policy. Solano told us the GOCR had had its own troubles with Brunson McKinley. The GOCR did not favor McKinley's candidacy due to McKinley's on-again, off-again organization of a regional IOM [...] | 2008-05-29 21:36:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL SMIG AORC EUN XM XL CA CS |
08SANJOSE458 | COSTA RICA TO SUPPORT, NOT COSPONSOR PRISONERS OF [...] (U) On May 22, we delivered the Department's talking points on WHA arguments against the Prisoners of Conscience Declaration (provided by Joseph Rees, Acting DAS, IO Bureau, via email) to the MFA's Chief of Staff Antonio Alarcon and to working-level MFA personnel. 2. (SBU) On May 28, we fol [...] | 2008-05-29 21:37:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EUN PHUM PREL CS |
08SANJOSE472 | COSTA RICA URGES SUPPORT OF UNSC PRESIDENTIAL [...] Post received a diplomatic note, transmitted from the MFA on June 2, urging the U.S. to support a UNSC presidential statement on the International Criminal Court Prosecutor's Seventh Report to be issued on June 5. The note asked that the Embassy be the official conduit of the request to the De [...] | 2008-06-04 21:01:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC UN AORC CS |
08SANJOSE475 | REQUEST TO END FOOD STAPLE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: [...] SUMMARY: Costa Rica,s rising food prices have had minimal political impact to date. From 2006 to 2007, wage increases kept pace with food price increases. Over the past year, that relationship changed with food price increases easily eclipsing wage increases (Ref B). Although domestic foo [...] | 2008-06-05 00:33:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | CS EAGR ECON ETRD PREL TBIO |
08SANJOSE479 | COSTA RICA: PROPOSALS FOR 2008 AMBASSADOR'S FUND FOR [...] Please find below Embassy San Jose's submission two projects for the 2008 Ambassador's Fund for Refugees. Post provided full texts of the proposals to Kate Pongonis, PRM/ECA, in April. 2. PROJECT 1 DESCRIPTION: USD 14,992 to local NGO "International Advisors and Consultants Association" (AC [...] | 2008-06-05 20:39:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL ELAB EAID CS |
08SANJOSE484 | COSTA RICA AND VENEZUELA TO EXCHANGE NEW [...] (U) On June 4, the Costa Rican Cabinet approved leftist former presidential candidate Vladimir de la Cruz as the GOCR's new Ambassador-designate to Venezuela. On June 5, Alejandro Solano, MFA Deputy Director of Foreign Policy, told us that he expected De la Cruz to arrive in Caracas "in a coup [...] | 2008-06-06 19:27:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR OFDP VZ CS |
08SANJOSE490 | COSTA RICA RESPONSE: TIP DOWNGRADE TO "TIER 2 [...] (SBU) On June 3, we informed Vice Minister of Public Security Ana Duran of Costa Rica's placement on the TIP Tier 2 Watch List, and we highlighted the specific recommendations for Costa Rica. Duran also heads the National Anti-Trafficking Coalition, comprised of government and NGO players. She [...] | 2008-06-10 22:10:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KPAO CS |
08SANJOSE5 | ANOTHER CAFTA REFERENDUM GAMBIT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Supreme Election Tribunal (TSE) accepted a petition to collect signatures for another CAFTA-related referendum, this one to ratify the UPOV (Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants) Convention and to approve related legislation. The Convention and legislation [...] | 2008-01-03 22:12:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ETRD PGOV PINR PREL SENV |
08SANJOSE500 | COSTA RICA AND GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIP: MANY [...] On June 10, we briefed Director Martin Arias of the Costa Rican Coast Guard (SNGC) on the Global Maritime Partnership (GMP) initiative. Arias seemed positive about Costa Rica's support of the GMP principles, but will provide us further feedback once the GOCR's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) [...] | 2008-06-12 14:08:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PINS MASS MCAP SNAR CS |
08SANJOSE501 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: USG AND THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] On June 10, we delivered reftel points to Viviana Tinoco, MFA Human Rights Officer. Tinoco told us that Costa Rica affiliated as only an observer to the HRC upon its 2006 inception since Costa Rica's efforts and resources were then already focused on winning a UNSC seat. She had not heard abou [...] | 2008-06-12 15:40:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UN CS |
08SANJOSE502 | COSTA RICA MFA SUPPORTS IAEA-CSC, BUT RATIFICATION [...] We delivered reftel talking points, including paragraph 38 points for Costa Rica, and non-paper to the MFA on May 28. On June 9, we followed up with Randolph Coto, MFA Department Head for International Organizations, Disarmament and Terrorism. 2. On June 9, Coto responded by email that he w [...] | 2008-06-12 15:45:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KNNP TRGY ENRG KSTC IAEA PARM CS |
08SANJOSE508 | USTR AND COMEX DO A SLOW SLOG [...] SUMMARY. On short notice, the CAFTA implementation team at Costa Rica's Ministry of Foreign Trade (COMEX) requested to host a USTR/USPTO team for meetings on intellectual property (IP) issues from May 12-14. The work targeted the opportunity to update an IP bill which the constitutional court [...] | 2008-06-13 18:47:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD KIPR PGOV PREL CS |
08SANJOSE512 | COSTA RICA REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR OAS-IACHR [...] On June 3, we received a diplomatic note from the Costa Rican MFA requesting U.S. support for re-election of the GOCR's candidate Manuel Ventura Robles as Judge of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. Elections are scheduled for June 2009. Relevant text appears below. 2. Post is very [...] | 2008-06-13 21:39:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OAS CS |
08SANJOSE516 | COSTA RICA -- 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) SUMMARY. The Embassy is aware of three outstanding cases brought by American business entities and citizens against the Government of Costa Rica (GOCR). Two of these cases (claimants C and E below) are longstanding. Although claimant C is not satisfied with the outcome thus far, due proce [...] | 2008-06-16 19:55:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV SENV KIDE EFIN OPIC PGOV PREL ECON CS |
08SANJOSE519 | COSTA RICA RESPONSE: FORCED LABOR AND CHILD LABOR IN THE [...] SUMMARY: In response to Ref A, the Costa Rican Ministry of Labor, UN agencies and NGOs reported no new information regarding exploitative child labor (Ref B) and only sparse, anecdotal information regarding forced labor in the production of goods. Agricultural production on family farms and sma [...] | 2008-06-16 22:15:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI ILO CS |
08SANJOSE527 | COSTA RICA SUPPORTS SYG BAN'S UNMIK REORGANIZATION [...] On June 17, we met with MFA's Juan Salas and Deyanira Ramirez, UNSC and UN Desk Officers respectively, to deliver reftel points. They had a copy of SYG Ban's UNMIK report with them, and Salas told us that concerning the reorganization initiative, the GOCR was "on the same page" as the U.S. Ram [...] | 2008-06-17 21:16:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL UNMIK KO CS |
08SANJOSE530 | COSTA RICA REQUESTS IMMEDIATE MARITIME [...] (C) On June 12, Minister of Public Security Janina Del Vecchio told us that Costa Rica desperately needs security assistance, especially to reinvigorate the dilapidated Costa Rican Coast Guard (SNGC) to help fight narcotrafficking. She requested that all of the planned Merida Initiative funds [...] | 2008-06-18 17:51:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR MASS MCAP PINS SNAR CS |
08SANJOSE539 | COSTA RICA: JUNE 23 UNSC MEETING ON ZIMBABWE [...] On June 23, we delivered reftel points to Juan Salas, UNSC Desk Officer at the MFA. Salas said they had a copy of the UK's Presidential Statement and were in communication with their NY UN Mission to see "what the UN Mission says about it" since they have also heard that MDC Morgan Tsvangirai h [...] | 2008-06-23 22:35:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KDEM UNSC ZI CS |
08SANJOSE540 | HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY! COSTA RICA AND CHINA [...] (C) As Costa Rica's diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China turn one year old, the David-and-Goliath-sized arrangement continues to work for the benefit of both nations. While China's generous political and financial support to Costa Rica could be short-lived and Costa Rica's [...] | 2008-06-23 22:46:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR ETRD ENRG ENVI MASS XK CS CU |
08SANJOSE541 | SCENESETTER FOR AUSTR EISSENSTAT'S VISIT TO COSTA RICA: [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy San Jose warmly welcomes AUSTR Everett Eissenstat and his team. The Arias administration seems prepared for a final political push on the remaining CAFTA-DR legislation, and sees the AUSTR visit as an essential component of that push. GOCR officials evince confidence abou [...] | 2008-06-23 22:56:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ECON ETRD PGOV PREL |
08SANJOSE551 | U.S. ARMY ENGINEERS BUILD COSTA RICAN BRIDGE [...] (U) Following up on an official GOCR request, from June 18-22 five U.S. Army engineers built a Bailey-type metal bridge just south of Quepos, Costa Rica, over the Guabo River. The SOUTHCOM-allocated engineers also re-surveyed bridges and/or bridging sites located throughout the country that h [...] | 2008-06-25 20:50:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MASS PGOV SOCI CS |
08SANJOSE568 | COSTA RICA MFA STATES NO OFFICIAL POSITION YET ON [...] (U) On July 2, we passed the U.S. draft resolution on Zimbabwe, per reftels, to Deyanira Ramirez, MFA UN Officer. She had not seen the text nor had heard it was coming. She promised to review it and respond. 2. (SBU) We asked Ramirez whether Costa Rica had taken a position on the Zimbabwe [...] | 2008-07-02 19:35:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KDEM UNSC ZI CS |
08SANJOSE573 | COSTA RICA SUPPORTS US EFFORTS ON KOSOVO BUT [...] We delivered Ref A demarche on July 2 to Deyanira Ramirez, MFA UN Desk Officer. She was pleased that Kosovo remained a top U.S. priority and that the U.S. was seeking wider recognition of Kosovo's independence, given that Costa Rica was one of the first nations to grant recognition (Ref B). H [...] | 2008-07-03 14:29:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UN UNMIK PGOV YI EU KPKO KV CS |
08SANJOSE580 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF VENEZUELA-BASED [...] (C) On July 2, we delivered reftel demarche to Carlos Cordero of the MFA's Department of Disarmament, Terrorism and Organized Crime. Cordero seemed very interested that one of the designees was a Venezuelan diplomat. Because Costa Rica had no formal mechanisms to freeze assets for listed ent [...] | 2008-07-07 21:31:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC VE |
08SANJOSE586 | COSTA RICA REITERATES NEED FOR IMMEDIATE MARITIME [...] (C) On July 1, during the Ambassador's formal courtesy call with her, Minister of Public Security Janina Del Vecchio reiterated what she had told us on June 12 meeting (Reftel): Costa Rica needs immediate maritime interdiction assistance to help combat drug trafficking in littoral waters. She [...] | 2008-07-10 12:50:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR MASS MCAP PINS SNAR CS |
08SANJOSE589 | COSTA RICA SUPPORTING LIBYAN UNSC SETTLEMENTS [...] (SBU) We delivered Ref A on July 9 to Antonio Alarcon, FoMin Stagno's Chief of Staff, and to Juan Salas, MFA UNSC Desk Officer. Alarcon told DCM Brennan they would review the issue carefully, and, based on our points, Alarcon did not think the GOCR would have a problem going along with the U.S [...] | 2008-07-10 17:56:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | IS LE PREL SY UNSC CS |
08SANJOSE592 | Costa Rica Seeks Support for Rodriguez as IUCN President [...] (U) On June 23, the Costa Rican Foreign Ministry delivered a diplomatic note seeking U.S. support for the candidacy of ex-Minister of Energy and Environment Carlos Manuel Rodriguez Echandi for the Presidency of the Geneva-based International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The el [...] | 2008-07-11 21:56:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON PREL CS |
08SANJOSE593 | COSTA RICA - AUSTR VISIT CLEARLY LAYS OUT REMAINING CAFTA [...] (SBU) Visiting Costa Rica June 24-26 at GOCR request, AUSTR Everett Eissenstat told GOCR officials that legislative solutions are required to resolve the state guarantee (insurance) and biodiversity issues. GOCR officials, including President Arias, made equally clear that new legislation at t [...] | 2008-07-11 22:25:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD KIPR PGOV PREL CS |
08SANJOSE594 | MFA ACTION ON UNSC ZIMBABWE SANCTIONS RESOLUTION [...] (C) SUMMARY: On July 11, after a week of back-and-forthing between San Jose, Washington and New York, the MFA confirmed support of the U.S. draft UNSC Zimbabwe sanctions resolution. However, the MFA said that PermRep Urbina would offer an explanation for the vote -- presumably to signal the [...] | 2008-07-11 22:26:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | UNSC PREL PHUM ZI XA ZU CS |
08SANJOSE596 | ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL: ENDURING FRIENDSHIP [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Post appreciates Department's and other agency's hard work to secure Merida Initiative funding for Costa Rica. However, we do not/not recommend the purchase of Enduring Friendship (EF) vessels for Costa Rica. We understand there is a short deadline to develop the spending plan [...] | 2008-07-11 22:30:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MASS MCAP PINS SNAR CS |
08SANJOSE610 | COSTA RICA: 63RD UNGA HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE AND [...] (SBU) In response to reftel, we confirmed with the MFA that the Costa Rican delegation to the UNGA will include President Oscar Arias and FonMin Bruno Stagno. The two dignitaries will be attending a summit in Brazil and then will arrive in New York on Sept. 21 or 22 (still tentative). The rest [...] | 2008-07-23 21:09:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA CS |
08SANJOSE629 | COSTA RICA COZYING UP TO CUBA? [...] (C) The Arias administration may be contemplating re-establishing diplomatic ties with Cuba. A vocal embargo opponent in the legislature (a member of President Arias' own party) seems to have Arias' ear on the issue, arguing that normalized relations would help open Cuba to democracy. FonMin [...] | 2008-07-30 19:48:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR CS CU |
08SANJOSE63 | COSTA RICA FULLY SUPPORTS MERIDA INITIATIVE [...] (U) Despite the extremely short notice, the GOCR sent top technical and law enforcement officials to El Salvador to detail their security requirements at the January 17-18 SICA-sponsored Merida Initiative Validation Meeting. The professional and business-like delegation, led by Vice-Minister [...] | 2008-01-28 23:08:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINR SNAR CS |
08SANJOSE634 | COSTA RICA (FINALLY) CLOSING IN ON CAFTA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: CAFTA is nearing the finish line in Costa Rica. Three implementing bills were completed during July. That will bring to eleven the total completed by the legislature , with only two (on amendments and IPR &catch-all8 issues) remaining. The GOCR (and we) are confident these fi [...] | 2008-07-31 21:07:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ECON ETRD KIPR PGOV PREL |
08SANJOSE639 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. WAY FORWARD ON UNMEE [...] On July 25, we delivered reftel points to the MFA's UN Desk Officer, Deyanira Ramirez. After the local holiday on Monday, we followed up with various other MFA staff on July 29, but we received no MFA response before the vote took place on July 30. CIANCHETTE [...] | 2008-08-01 21:57:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | KPKO PREL UNSC PBTS CS |
08SANJOSE651 | COSTA RICAN PRESIDENT ACCEPTS TRADE SUMMIT [...] (U) Please see Action Requests. paragraph 7. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: President Oscar Arias accepts the USG invitation to attend the Americas Trade Summit scheduled for September 24 in New York (Reftels A and B). In addition, the President requested an entry-into-force event in the US on Septemb [...] | 2008-08-08 14:09:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ECON ETRD KIPR PGOV PREL |
08SANJOSE653 | APPLICATION FOR OPIC FINANCE: BAC SAN JOSE [...] SUMMARY: Embassy San Jose supports OPIC's proposal for a $60 million loan to BAC San Jose, S.A. The Econ and FCS Sections have reviewed the proposal and concluded that there were no reasons that the loan should not proceed (Reftel). END SUMMARY. --------------------- RECENT COUNTRY EVENT [...] | 2008-08-09 01:04:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | CS ECON EFIN PGOV PREL |
08SANJOSE66 | CAFTA IMPLEMENTATION SNAPSHOT AS OF JANUARY 29 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Focused on completing CAFTA implementing legislation, pro-CAFTA National Assembly (Asamblea) party leaders are hopeful regarding the passage of the legislation by the first vote before March 1. Yet, the odds are slim given the realities of the Costa Rican legislative process c [...] | 2008-01-29 18:36:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ECON ETRD PGOV PINR PREL |
08SANJOSE662 | TFGG01: COSTA RICA SUPPORTS DRAFT UNSC RESOLUTION [...] (C) On August 12, we delivered reftel demarche to Adriana Murillo and Juan Salas of the MFA's UNSC team, and to Antonio Alarcon, COS to FonMin Bruno Stagno. Alarcon assured us that the GOCR supported the resolution, and he understood the importance of unified Council action in the face of a lik [...] | 2008-08-13 15:57:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | UNSC GE PREL PBTS PGOV CS |
08SANJOSE674 | TERRORISM FINANCE DESIGNATIONS DELIVERED [...] (SBU) Econoff and Poloff met with Carlos Cordero, Department of Disarmament, Terrorism, and Organized Crime, of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Costa Rica on August 7. Econoff demarched the MFA on several terrorism designations, consisting of both Executive Orders and UN designation [...] | 2008-08-19 22:05:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC PREL PTER KTFN UNSC PINR KU IZ SY |
08SANJOSE684 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PRESSING FOR A FIFTH ROUND OF [...] (C) On August 19, we delivered reftel demarche to Carlos Cordero at the MFA's Department of Disarmament, Terrorism and Organized Crime, who is following Western Sahara developments. Cordero said that if one party did not accept the envoy, then he (Walsum) could not be an effective mediator. Th [...] | 2008-08-21 19:25:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | UNSC PREL PGOV PBTS MO WI CS |
08SANJOSE685 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF IRANIANS UNDER [...] (SBU) On August 19, we delivered Ref A demarche to Carlos Cordero at the MFA's Department of Disarmament, Terrorism and Organized Crime. Cordero promised to follow the usual Costa Rican procedures of alerting Costa Rican intelligence and financial oversight agencies; however, since this is a [...] | 2008-08-21 19:25:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN CS |
08SANJOSE687 | COSTA RICA -- DEMARCHE ON LEADERS, MEETING ON [...] (SBU) During a meeting with FM Bruno Stagno on August 19, Ambassador Cianchette personally invited the GOCR to participate in the September 24 leaders, meeting on trade and prosperity in New York. Stagno stated that the GOCR plan was for President Oscar Arias, Minister of Foreign Trade (COME [...] | 2008-08-22 19:33:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ECON EFTA ETRD PGOV PREL UNGA |
08SANJOSE695 | COSTA RICA GRANTS REFUGEE STATUS TO CHERE LYN TOMAYKO; MAY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In an unprecedented move that may have long term repercussions, Minister of Public Security Del Vecchio granted U.S. fugitive, Chere Lyn Tomayko, refugee status on July 23, thereby halting her extradition to the U.S. Tomayko, wanted in Texas to answer to international child abdu [...] | 2008-08-26 21:10:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC ASEC PREL PGOV PREF PHUM CS |
08SANJOSE702 | TFGG01 - GEORGIA - URGENT DEMARCHE REQUEST ON [...] (SBU) As conveyed via Ref Telcon, DCM spoke with Costa Rica MFA Chief of Staff Antonio Alarcon early morning on August 28, ad after consulting with FM Stagno, Alarcon confimed that Costa Rica would stand with US and rejec/condemn Russia's decision to recognize the de facto governments of Abk [...] | 2008-08-29 12:41:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNSC PREL |
08SANJOSE707 | COSTA RICA STANDS FIRM ON OIL-FOR-FOOD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite an historic (for San Jose) collective P5 demarche on the issue, FM Stagno and the GOCR remain firm in their deep-seated opposition to shutting down the Oil-for-Food (OFF) Program. Stagno and his team reminded us of Costa Rica,s long-standing concerns about Program irreg [...] | 2008-08-29 23:01:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | CS EFIN IZ PGOV PINR PREL UNSC |
08SANJOSE71 | RE-BUILDING BRIDGES IN COSTA RICA: A THREE-WAY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In an unusual three-way partnership, the GOCR, the Costa Rican private sector and the U.S. military have embarked on a campaign to replace key bridges damaged or washed out by flooding in the heavy 2007 rainy season. Most of the work will be undertaken by the National Emergency [...] | 2008-01-30 15:10:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | CS EAID MASS PGOV PREL |
08SANJOSE710 | (C/NF) C-NE8-00834: ISRAELI RELATIONS WITH COSTA [...] (C) SUMMARY. Despite some concerns and irritants voiced both publicly and privately to us by the Israeli Ambassador to Costa Rica, the overall relationship between Costa Rica and Israel is relatively calm and businesslike. While not as dynamic as Costa Rica's commercial relationship with the [...] | 2008-09-03 17:44:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PINR PARM PREL PGOV KPAL IS XF CS |
08SANJOSE713 | PRESIDENT AND FONMIN ITINERARIES: SEPTEMBER UNGA [...] (SBU) Post has been informed via the GOCR Embassy in Washington that President Arias and his delegation will attend the "Interamerican Forum for Peace" at the OAS on September 23, then will join FonMin Stagno at the 63rd UNGA that same afternoon in NY. The itineraries for Arias, Stagno, and t [...] | 2008-09-03 20:45:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA OAS CS |
08SANJOSE72 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HCOC ANNUAL DECLARATION [...] (SBU) On January 29, we delivered the "nil" form to MFA Carlos Cordero Madrigal, Director of the Disarmament, Terrorism, and Organized Crime Section of the MFA, as Costa Rica does not have a space launch vehicle/ballistic missile program. 2. (SBU) Cordero told us the GOCR would submit the H [...] | 2008-01-30 16:46:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS MTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA |
08SANJOSE730 | ARIAS INVITATION TO POTUS FOR NOVEMBER 19 UNSC DEBATE [...] On September 8, 2008, we received a diplomatic note from the MFA transmitting a letter from President Arias to POTUS, which invites POTUS to participate in the GOCR-hosted UNSC thematic debate during Costa Rica's November Security Council presidency. The debate will analyze the theme of streng [...] | 2008-09-09 21:45:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC UN OVIP OPDC CS |
08SANJOSE745 | SUPREME COURT RULING DELAYS CAFTA IMPLEMENTATION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Costa Rican Supreme Court has thrown up one more obstacle to CAFTA, ruling that one section of the final CAFTA implementation bill (on IPR and biodiversity issues) was unconstitutional. The Constitutional Chamber (Sala IV) held that the GOCR should have consulted with Cost [...] | 2008-09-12 23:49:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ECON ETRD PGOV PINR PREL |
08SANJOSE761 | COSTA RICA SENDS MIXED SIGNALS ON UNGA THIRD [...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 4, we delivered Ref A to the MFA's UN Desk Officer Deyanira Ramirez. Ramirez reiterated Costa Rica's commitment to human rights; told us that the GOCR opposes all no-action motions; and stressed that Costa Rica, as a matter of principle, did not cosponsor country-s [...] | 2008-09-22 17:42:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UN CS |
08SANJOSE762 | DEMARCHE RESPONSE: COSTA RICA OPPOSES ABKHAZ AND [...] (C) On September 15, in a pull aside during local national day celebrations, DCM Brennan raised the Abkhazia and South Ossetia meeting idea with President Oscar Arias and FM Bruno Stagno as directed per Ref A. Because of the setting, the conversation was brief and general. Arias and Stagno [...] | 2008-09-22 22:31:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | CR GG PGOV PREL UNGA |
08SANJOSE763 | COSTA RICA: AUGUST 28 UNSC BILATERAL CONSULTATIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY: IO Acting A/S Brian Hook's August 28 bilateral consultations with the MFA on UNSC matters were successful in bringing the U.S. and the GOCR to mutual understanding - if not agreement - on a range of UNSC issues. A/S Hook lobbied the MFA for greater cooperation on speed in the UN [...] | 2008-09-23 13:23:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN IZ PGOV PINR PREL UNSC UN CS |
08SANJOSE765 | COSTA RICA REQUESTS SUPPORT OF CANDIDATE FOR [...] On September 9, we received a diplomatic note from the MFA requesting support of Mario Viquez Jimenez, the GOCR's candidate for the Inter-American Children's Institute, during elections to be held October 15-16. Relevant text follows. 2. BEGIN unofficial translation of diplomatic note: "T [...] | 2008-09-23 19:17:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AORC OAS IACI CS |
08SANJOSE774 | SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY GUTIERREZ,S VISIT TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy San Jose warmly welcomes Secretary Gutierrez, the first USG cabinet-level official to visit Costa Rica since HHS Secretary Leavitt in March 2007. Secretary Gutierrez,s visit comes as the Arias administration is into its third year, feeling embattled by challenges on CAF [...] | 2008-09-25 23:26:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ECON ETRD OVIP PGOV PINR PREL |
08SANJOSE794 | COSTA RICA TO SUPPORT UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE [...] On September 29, we delivered reftel demarche to Carlos Cordero in the MFA's Department of Disarmament, Terrorism and Organized Crime. On October 1, Cordero confirmed that Costa Rica would vote in favor of the U.S. resolution on compliance. At that time, the MFA had not made a decision regardi [...] | 2008-10-03 20:58:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM CDG PREL UNGA CS |
08SANJOSE800 | COSTA RICA: MEDRETE TREATS NEARLY 1000 PATIENTS IN [...] (U) SUMMARY: On 25-27 September 2008, Honduran-based Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-B) and Costa Rican medical personnel conducted a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) in Costa Rica's remote Punta Burica region on the south eastern border with Panama. The Embassy coordinated the event [...] | 2008-10-07 17:21:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM MASS SOCI CS |
08SANJOSE817 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: USG OFFERS DISASTER RELIEF TO [...] On October 7, we delivered reftel demarche to the MFA's Antonio Alarcon, FonMin's Chief of Staff, and to Herbert Espinoza, U.S./Americas Desk Officer. The MFA thanked us for the information but provided no substantive response. Alarcon promised to pass the information to FM Stagno right away. [...] | 2008-10-14 17:13:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL CS CU |
08SANJOSE823 | COSTA RICA STAGGERS INTO SECOND CAFTA EXTENSION [...] (SBU) Implementing CAFTA continues to challenge the GOCR. The Constitutional Court's September 11 ruling that a portion of the 13th CAFTA bill was unconstitutional (Reftels),plus lingering technical issues in intellectual property (IP),triggered a second entry-into-force (EIF) extension reque [...] | 2008-10-15 22:43:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | CS ECON ETRD PGOV PINR PREL |
08SANJOSE827 | SECRETARY GUTIERREZ'S MEETINGS WITH PRESIDENT ARIAS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In two meetings held in the presidential office complex on September 30, President Oscar Arias and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, joined by senior staff, discussed a wide range of political and trade issues centered on Costa Rican entry into CAFTA. Arias emphasized the p [...] | 2008-10-17 20:33:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD OVIP PGOV PINR PREL CS |
08SANJOSE829 | SEVENTH COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA BINATIONALS: MORE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Seventh Binational Commission Meeting between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, held on October 3 in San Jose, produced 20 "accords" but little substance. Most agenda items in the final document simply called for further dialogue. Of note, however, Costa Rica agreed to grant high [...] | 2008-10-20 15:16:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ENVI PBTS KTIP SENV CS NU |
08SANJOSE835 | SECRETARY GUTIERREZ PROMOTES TRADE, HIGH TECH, AND PRODUCE [...] SUMMARY: Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez visited Costa Rica for two days of governmental and business meetings, September 30-October 1. The Secretary's business meetings focused on trade and business related to American enterprise in Costa Rica. In addition to offering encouraging words [...] | 2008-10-23 01:11:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD OVIP PGOV PINR PREL CS |
08SANJOSE855 | COSTA RICA - NOMINATION FOR SECRETARY'S AWARD FOR [...] (U) Embassy San Jose is pleased to nominate Mariliana Morales Berros for the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage, per reftel. ------------ NOMINEE DATA ------------ 2. (U) Nominee: Mariliana Morales Berros. 3. (U) Title and Institution: Founder and Executive Director [...] | 2008-10-30 15:22:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KWMN PHUM KPAO CS |
08SANJOSE858 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF GULF-BASED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-30 21:37:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC CS |
08SANJOSE859 | COSTA RICA: PLENTIFUL WATER, POOR MANAGEMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY: A rain-rich climatic regime supplies Costa Rica with more than enough water. However, the growing threat of contamination and chronic underinvestment in infrastructure threatens potable water resources, and undermines Costa Rica's "clean and green" international image. Urban exp [...] | 2008-10-31 12:50:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON ETRD OVIP PGOV PINR PREL CS SENV |
08SANJOSE868 | COSTA RICA APPRECIATIVE OF MERIDA PLAN, DESPITE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In our detailed briefings since October 1, senior members of the GOCR in all three branches of government, plus some opposition legislators, have reacted positively and appreciatively to the Merida Initiative. This positive private reaction has contrasted sharply to President A [...] | 2008-11-03 23:02:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | CS PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SNAR |
08SANJOSE87 | BILATERAL COMMISSION WITH NICARAGUA ON HOLD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Per Ref B, Costa Rica and Nicaragua had agreed, at least in principle, to resume "binational commission" meetings as a tool to resolve long-standing bilateral disputes. At meetings between President Ortega and President Arias in Managua last August and in San Jose in November, [...] | 2008-02-01 19:59:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINR CS NU |
08SANJOSE882 | GOCR FEARS THAT LAX ECUADOR VISA POLICY IS FUELING [...] (C) "Ecuador is causing instability for all America" since it dropped its tourist visa requirements for all nationalities in June, according to Mario Zamora, head of the GOCR General Directorate of Immigration (DGI, Spanish acronym). GOCR Immigration officials that traveled to Ecuador in Octo [...] | 2008-11-12 22:09:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ASEC CVIS KCRM KFRD EC KTIP CS |
08SANJOSE883 | COSTA RICA TO VOTE WITH USG ON KEY THIRD COMMITTEE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-13 13:47:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | CS IR KNNP PGOV PHUM PREL UN |
08SANJOSE885 | COSTA RICA SUPPORTS US CANDIDACY FOR [...] On November 7, we delivered reftel demarche via diplomatic note to Lilian Rodriguez in the MFA's Office of Candidacies. No substantive response was received at that time. 2. However, on November 12, we received Dip Note DGPE/P111-C/221-11-08, dated November 7, which announced Costa Rica [...] | 2008-11-13 15:06:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC OAS KWMN PGOV PREL XK XL XM XS CS |
08SANJOSE895 | GOCR: VENEZUELANS FACILITATING ARAB TRAVEL WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Mario Zamora, head of the GOCR General Directorate of Immigration (DGI, acronym in Spanish),told us on October 30 that Costa Rica had seen a small (undefined) number of non-Venezuelan-born Arabs traveling with real Venezuelan passports, using Arab names. According to Zamora, Ve [...] | 2008-11-14 22:21:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PINR ASEC KCRM KFRD VZ CS |
08SANJOSE900 | COSTA RICAN ROADS SUFFER NEGLECT, NOW A FOCUS [...] SUMMARY: After nearly two decades of neglect, Costa Rica's roads and transportation infrastructure in general are about to receive significant investment courtesy of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The IDB approved a USD 850 million line of credit to rehabilitate roads, railways, [...] | 2008-11-18 21:25:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ELTN EFIN PGOV ETRD ECON CS |
08SANJOSE901 | COSTA RICA: AMERICAN BUSINESS LEADERS ASSIST GOCR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: From October 22-23, Poloff and RSO visited the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area, a busy tourist area located about three hours from San Jose on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, to discuss security issues with local U.S. investors and government officials. The RSO spoke with U. [...] | 2008-11-18 23:20:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PINR ASEC SNAR CONS CS |
08SANJOSE902 | COSTA RICA: AMERICAN BUSINESS LEADERS ASSIST GOCR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: From October 22-23, Poloff and RSO visited the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area, a busy tourist area located about three hours from San Jose on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, to discuss security issues with local U.S. investors and government officials. The RSO spoke with U. [...] | 2008-11-19 15:05:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PINR ASEC SNAR CONS CS |
08SANJOSE910 | GOCR FEARS INSTABILITY FROM NICARAGUAN MUNICIPAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOCR will speak out in multilateral fora about the fraudulent municipal elections in Nicaragua, including in the November 20 OAS debate, but will not confront its northern neighbor directly. The GOCR will urge adherence to the principles of the Democratic Charter, but will no [...] | 2008-11-21 18:32:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINS PREF OAS CS NU CA VZ |
08SANJOSE920 | COSTA RICA WILL SUPPORT U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-25 16:35:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PARM PREL UNGA CS |
08SANJOSE925 | GOCR FEARS THAT LAX ECUADOR VISA POLICY IS FUELING [...] (SBU) This is the unclassified version of San Jose 882, being transmitted at the request of the Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center (HSTC). ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) GOCR Immigration officials who traveled to Ecuador in October reported that approximately 10,000 Chinese had e [...] | 2008-11-26 17:33:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER ASEC CVIS KCRM KFRD EC KTIP CS |
08SANJOSE937 | COSTA RICA: OPPOSING UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH [...] (SBU) We delivered Ref A on November 26 to MFA Deputy Director of Foreign Policy Alejandro Solano. On December 1, Solano informed us that Costa Rica typically supported these resolutions, while always seeking balanced language and balanced responsibilities on behalf of the parties. He admitt [...] | 2008-12-02 14:43:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNGA XF CS |
08SANJOSE947 | COSTA RICA: FIRST U.S. NAVY OFFICIAL SHIP VISIT IN [...] (SBU) From November 19-22, the USS Underwood (FFG-36) visited the Pacific coast port of Golfito, making the first official port call by a USN warship to Costa Rica in nine years. The Ambassador led an Embassy-supported VIP visit to the ship on November 21, which included members of the nation [...] | 2008-12-04 22:08:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PGOV MASS SOCI CS |
08SANJOSE958 | COSTA RICA CONFIRMS DELEGATION FOR PATHWAYS TO [...] (U) The Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Foreign Trade for the GOCR confirmed the following attendees for the Pathways to Prosperity meeting in Panama on December 10 (Ref A): -- Minster of the Presidency Rodrigo Arias -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Stagno -- Minister of Foreign ( [...] | 2008-12-09 20:48:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CS ECON ETRD OVIP PGOV PREL |
08SANJOSE959 | COSTA RICA: JANUARY 1 CAFTA EIF WITHIN REACH [...] (SBU) The GOCR accepted USTR,s requirement to pass one more legislative bill on three IPR-related technical corrections which must be enacted for full CAFTA implementation. The GOCR probably will introduce this 14th CAFTA bill before the December 19-January 5 recess, but not take action on it [...] | 2008-12-10 14:01:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | CS ECON ETRD KIPR PGOV PREL |
08SANJOSE969 | HISTORICAL VISIT OF CHINESE PRESIDENT HU KICKS OFF [...] (SBU) "Chinese president (arrives) like Santa Claus with FTA, balls, and bicycles" read one headline recapping the historical visit of President Hu Jintao to San Jose November 16-17. Hu's rock-star-like reception included major street closures and a holiday for most government employees who wo [...] | 2008-12-12 02:12:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM ETRD EFIN EINV ECON CS CH CU |
08SANJOSE970 | COSTA RICA: BACHELET VISIT DEMONSTRATED CLOSE, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Chilean President Michelle Bachelet's first-ever state visit to Costa Rica October 28-29 produced one new accord and a joint presidential declaration that clearly manifested a close bilateral relationship based on shared political, social and economic values. The GOCR accepted C [...] | 2008-12-12 02:33:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PARM ECON ETRD APECO CI CS |
08SANJOSE999 | SFRC STAFFDEL MEACHAM-WHITESEL RESEARCH FOOD SECURITY [...] SFRC staffers Carl Meacham and Aaron Whitesel visited Costa Rica December 7-9 and Guatemala December 9-13 to conduct research on food security issues. They compared and contrasted the experiences of two countries with far different food security issues. The findings will help inform and shap [...] | 2008-12-23 22:10:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR CR OREP PREL PGOV ENRG AFIN |
08SANSALVADOR1005 | EL SALVADOR: NATIONAL CIVILIAN POLICE DIRECTOR [...] (U) Summary: National Civilian Police (PNC) Director Francisco Rovira resigned on Saturday, August 23, in the wake of media stories alleging abuse of authority and irregularities on the part of political appointees Rovira brought into the PNC. Deputy Director Jose Luis Tobar Prieto was named [...] | 2008-08-26 17:58:00 | Embassy San Salvador | CONFIDENTIAL | ES PGOV PREL |
08SANSALVADOR1007 | DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-26 20:35:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM KNNP MNUC PREL IR GM ES |
08SANSALVADOR101 | NATIONAL CIVILIAN POLICE DIRECTOR RESIGNS TO RUN [...] (C) Summary: Rodrigo Avila, the highly-respected Director of the National Civilian Police (PNC),on January 25 announced his resignation from the PNC and his subsequent intention to seek the ARENA party Presidential nomination in the March 2009 elections. While Avila's decision to throw his h [...] | 2008-01-30 15:22:00 | Embassy San Salvador | CONFIDENTIAL | ES PREL |
08SANSALVADOR1024 | EL SALVADOR: AGAINST RUSSIA'S INVASION OF GEORGIA [...] (C) DCM and Poloff met with Vice Minister of Foreign Relations Eduardo Calix and MFA Director General of Foreign Policy Werner Romero on August 27 to deliver reftel points regarding developments in Georgia. Calix said El Salvador opposed Russia's invasion, and that Russia must respect the ter [...] | 2008-08-28 20:50:00 | Embassy San Salvador | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ES |
08SANSALVADOR1029 | EL SALVADOR: PRISON REFORM AND GANG INTELLIGENCE [...] (U) Summary: El Salvador hosted the first Regional "Gangs in Prison" Conference in San Salvador, August 18-20. The conference, which drew attendees from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, established a dialogue on management of prison gangs in Central America. Following the conference, Ne [...] | 2008-08-28 21:34:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | ES KCRM PGOV PREL |
08SANSALVADOR1037 | FMLN CANDIDATE FUNES ON WIRETAPS, PARTISANSHIP, [...] (C) Summary: FMLN Presidential Candidate Mauricio Funes told us August 26 the FMLN supported in principle legislation to legalize wiretapping for law enforcement, but could not support the constitutional amendment currently before the Assembly. He had waffled on this in public earlier in the [...] | 2008-08-29 18:58:00 | Embassy San Salvador | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ES |
08SANSALVADOR1038 | FRIENDS OF MAURICIO REPORT HARASSMENT, FEAR [...] (C) Summary: Representatives of the Friends of Mauricio group supporting (left-wing) FMLN presidential candidate Mauricio Funes alleged to Pol and Econ Counselors August 27 they were experiencing harassment and feared it would intensify as the March election approaches. They claimed they coul [...] | 2008-08-29 18:58:00 | Embassy San Salvador | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ASEC ES |
08SANSALVADOR1040 | EL SALVADOR: AWAITS ICJ KOSOVO DECISION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-29 20:35:00 | Embassy San Salvador | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UN UNGA KV ES |
08SANSALVADOR1045 | ARENA: EL SALVADOR'S RIGHT FACES UNCERTAIN [...] (C) Summary: The Nationalist Republican Alliance Party (ARENA),the dominant Salvadoran political party, has evolved from its hard right origins and positioned itself as the standard bearer for pro-business policies, middle class values, and law and order. Since the 1992 signing of the Peace [...] | 2008-09-02 19:28:00 | Embassy San Salvador | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ES |
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