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| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05MANAMA1742 |
Six Bahraini Guantanamo Detainees Made Media [...] Summary: The plight of six Bahraini detainees at Guantanamo Bay detention facilities has consumed the Bahraini media for months, building tensions with a series of published reports alleging sexual humiliation and other abuses catalogued in the journal writings of one of the detainees, Juma Al [...] |
2005-11-27 15:45:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL PGOV BA BILAT |
| 05MANAMA1767 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES UPCOMING LEGISLATION WITH [...] (C) The Ambassador November 27 spoke with Council of Representative (COR - elected lower house of parliament) Speaker Khalifa Al Dhahrani about the legislative agenda for the current session. Al Dhahrani explained that the COR had decided to hold a series of extraordinary sessions to address [...] |
2005-11-30 10:35:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM BA REFORM ECTRD BILAT OFFICIALS POL |
| 05MANAMA1829 |
NAVCENT COMMANDER MAKES INITIAL CALLS ON BAHRAIN [...] (C) The Crown Prince, DPM Shaikh Mohammed, and MFA Minister of State Abdul Ghaffar all praised the positive role played by the U.S. Navy, both in Bahrain and in the region, during introductory calls December 10 by newly-arrived NAVCENT Commander Vice Admiral Walsh. All three raised the Navy [...] |
2005-12-12 08:56:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR BA BILAT OFFICIALS REGION |
| 05MANAMA1880 |
NAVCENT COMMANDER MAKES INITIAL CALLS ON BAHRAIN [...] (C) The Crown Prince, DPM Shaikh Mohammed, and MFA Minister of State Abdul Ghaffar all praised the positive role played by the U.S. Navy, both in Bahrain and in the region, during introductory calls December 10 by newly-arrived NAVCENT Commander Vice Admiral Walsh. All three raised the Navy [...] |
2005-12-21 10:59:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR BA OFFICIALS REGION BILAT |
| 05MANAMA1889 |
GENERAL ABIZAID DISCUSSES IRAQ, IRAN WITH CROWN [...] (C) Centcom Commander General Abizaid December 21 met separately with Crown Prince Salman and Defense Minister Shaikh Khalifa and discussed the situation in Iraq, Iranian influence in Iraq, Al Qaida, Afghanistan, and the bilateral military relationship. Regarding Iraq, both the CP and DefMin [...] |
2005-12-23 09:46:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR BA IZ IR BILAT OFFICIALS CTR REGION |
| 05MANAMA1892 |
BAHRAIN: REINVIGORATING PUBLIC DIPLOMACY THROUGH [...] Summary: Cultural and sports programs have great potential to support mission goals, but the dearth of such programs and the resources available to pursue them has resulted in many missed opportunities. On numerous occasions, we face a hostile public audience to U.S. foreign policy. From a [...] |
2005-12-26 04:13:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL PGOV SCUL BA OESC BILAT |
| 05MANAMA1919 |
NEWLY-ELECTED BAHRAIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND [...] In a December 28 meeting with the newly-elected Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors, the Ambassador exchanged ideas with Board Chairman Dr. Essam Abdullah Fakhro on ways to promote trade and investment opportunities under the recently ratified U.S. - Bahrain Free Trade [...] |
2005-12-28 15:01:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON BA OFFICIALS ECTRD BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1000 |
DIPLOMATIC NOTE NAMING BAHRAINI OFFICIALS FOR [...] (U) This is an action request; see para 3. 2. (C) Post received the following diplomatic note on June 3, 2006, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Begin Text: Ref: 19/1/15-69076 Date: June 3, 2006 Confidential and Urgent SIPDIS The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdo [...] |
2006-06-07 13:34:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER BA BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA1015 |
BAHRAIN: DEMARCHE ON JUNE 10 GCC FOREIGN [...] No summary [...] |
2006-06-11 09:55:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL BA REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1017 |
BAHRAIN: GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE NONPAPER [...] No summary [...] |
2006-06-11 12:19:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PTER MOPS BA IR REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1018 |
BAHRAIN ENDORSES PROLIFERATION SECURITY INITIATIVE [...] (C) Post received the following diplomatic note June 11 from the Bahraini MFA. Begin text of dip note: 11 June 2006 1/100/231-69649 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain presents its compliments to the United States Embassy, and has the honor to inform the Embass [...] |
2006-06-11 12:19:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER KNNP MNUC PARM PHSA BA BILAT REGION |
| 06MANAMA1030 |
INTERIOR MINISTER ON GCC COUNTER-TERRORISM CENTER [...] (S) Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa told EmbOffs June 7 that he and the other GCC Interior Ministers had discussed the mission of a regional counter-terrorism center during a recent meeting held in Abu Dhabi. The meeting came as a result of a decision by GCC heads of [...] |
2006-06-12 14:01:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PTER ASEC BA REGION BILAT CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1101 |
GOB FEELS PRESSURE ON REMAINING GUANTANAMO [...] (C) Activity in support of the remaining three Bahrainis detained at Guantanamo Bay increased following the recent suicides. Anti-U.S. MP Mohamed Khalid said he holds the U.S. Administration responsible for the deaths and called Guantanamo a "U.S. Nazi prison." Former detainee Abdulla Majid [...] |
2006-06-19 14:40:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER BA BILAT CTR POL |
| 06MANAMA1146 |
FOREIGN MINISTER AGREES TO NDI VISIT [...] (C) In a June 25 meeting covering several subjects (septels), the Ambassador told Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa that he had been in contact with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) about sending a representative to Bahrain to resume talks on NDI programming in countr [...] |
2006-06-26 13:14:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KMPI KDEM BA BILAT POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1156 |
COURT RULES CHARGES AGAINST SUNNI EXTREMIST CELL [...] (C) Bahrain's constitutional court issued a decision June 26 that the conspiracy charges filed against four Sunni extremists are unconstitutional, citing a conflict between Article 157 of the penal code and Article 20 of the constitution. The constitution requires that only "acts" be punishe [...] |
2006-06-27 14:35:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL PGOV ASEC BA BILAT CTR POL |
| 06MANAMA116 |
DISCUSSIONS WITH BAHRAIN REGARDING CONCLUSION OF A [...] (C) On December 11, 2005, a U.S. delegation led by OSD Director for Nonproliferation Policy Dr. David Cooper met with Bahraini officials to work towards conclusion of a Host Country Agreement. Due to the Bahraini officials' apparent lack of familiarity with CWC challenge inspection procedures [...] |
2006-01-25 15:09:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MARR BA BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1163 |
FOREIGN MINISTER FLAGS HARM DONE BY GTMO ISSUE [...] (S) The Ambassador June 25 delivered Ref A diplomatic note concerning the proposed visit of Bahraini security officials to GTMO to Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. The Minister thanked the Ambassador for the response and said he would get back to us on proposed travel det [...] |
2006-06-28 11:59:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL KAWC PTER OPDC BA BILAT CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1170 |
KING WEIGHS IN ON PRESS FREEDOM, CONVINCES TALK [...] (U) Earlier this month, Bahrain Television talk show host Sawsan Al Shaer quit her popular Friday program "Final Word" after government censors cut two segments of the June 9 program which were critical of the parliament (reftel). On June 27, Arabic daily Al Ayam reported that King Hamad pers [...] |
2006-06-28 12:46:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | BA KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL BILAT POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1173 |
FOREIGN MINISTER WELCOMES GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE [...] No summary [...] |
2006-06-28 14:15:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PTER MOPS BA IR REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1193 |
BAHRAIN: NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD [...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief July 2 delivered reftel notification of the second round of Administrative Review Board (ARB) proceedings to MFA Director for Bilateral Affairs Dhafer Al Umran. Al Umran said that he would pass the request for information about Bahraini detainee Isa Al Murbati to MFA Direc [...] |
2006-07-03 12:58:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER KAWC PREL BA BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA1205 |
FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS PUBLICLY THAT GTMO OBSTACLE [...] (U) All newspapers July 5 covered statements by Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa at a press conference in which he called for the release of the three remaining Bahraini detainees at Guantanamo and characterized the detention facility as an "obstacle" in bilateral relations [...] |
2006-07-05 09:57:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | KAWC PTER PREL BA BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA1289 |
BAHRAIN: RESPONSE TO GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE [...] (S) Further to Assistant Secretary John Hillen's May 14 meeting with MFA Assistant Undersecretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa and A/DCM's June 10 delivery of reftel Gulf Security Dialogue nonpaper, the MFA July 15 officially responded via diplomatic [...] |
2006-07-15 13:54:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PTER MOPS BA IR REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1307 |
GOB WELCOME MAT NOT EXTENDED FOR NDI [...] (C) National Democratic Institute (NDI) Regional Director Les Campbell and the Ambassador met with key Bahraini decision-makers July 11 in an attempt to resolve NDI's status in Bahrain to allow NDI programs to proceed. Bahrain Political Development Institute (BPDI) Board President Lulwa Al A [...] |
2006-07-18 12:36:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM BA BILAT REGION REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1326 |
DIPLOMATIC NOTE CONTAINING REQUESTED INFORMATION [...] (C) Post received the following diplomatic note on July 17, 2006, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs providing the information requested reftel A. Attachments referenced in diplomatic note are being sent via classified email. 2. (C) Post's informal translation follows: Begin Text: 1 [...] |
2006-07-22 12:14:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER KAWC PREL BA BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA1327 |
DIPLOMATIC NOTE REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF BAHRAINI [...] No summary [...] |
2006-07-22 13:42:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PTER KAWC PREL BA BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA1363 |
GOB PROPOSED DATE FOR SECURITY DELEGATION TO GTMO [...] (U) This is an action request; see para 3. 2. (S) Post received the following diplomatic note July 25, 2006, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Begin Text: Ref: 19/1/5-72857 Date: July 25, 2006 Secret SIPDIS The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain pres [...] |
2006-07-26 14:13:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL KAWC PTER OPDC CTR BILAT BA |
| 06MANAMA138 |
BAHRAIN: 2005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED [...] (U) SUMMARY: In contrast with its size, Bahrain makes an invaluable contribution to U.S. security objectives in the Gulf region by hosting and providing support to the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Fifth Fleet and the Naval Support Activity. In 2004 Bahrain was an important coalition partn [...] |
2006-01-30 14:37:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MCAP PREL BA ECTRD BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1476 |
TFLE01: PARLIAMENTARIANS URGE U.S. INTERVENTION [...] (C) A four-member delegation representing the ad hoc parliamentary Committee to Support the People of Lebanon and Palestine called on the Charge August 6 to urge the United States to become more active in halting the conflict in Lebanon and to stop Israel from attacking civilians. Delegation [...] |
2006-08-09 13:26:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV BA LE IS REGION POL BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1574 |
PRIME MINISTER STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY [...] (C) Bahrain would like to host more high-level American visitors in Bahrain, Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa told the Ambassador in their August 26 meeting. "For us to be seen seeing each other is a very useful deterrent," he said, and helps protect Bahrain's security, stability, and developmen [...] |
2006-08-27 08:14:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD EINV BA REGION BILAT POL |
| 06MANAMA1596 |
CROWN PRINCE STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF IDEAS IN WAR [...] (C) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman told the Ambassador August 29 that he was pleased with the August 1 implementation of the U.S.-Bahrain free trade agreement (FTA). He proposed that the Bahrain Navy join one of the coalition task forces coordinated out of Bahrain, in particular CTF-150, which o [...] |
2006-08-30 13:14:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER MARR MOPS ETRD BA REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1599 |
KING STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF U.S. ROLE IN REGIONAL [...] (S) Summary. Bahrain's King Hamad, during an August 29 discussion with the Ambassador, repeatedly stressed the value he placed on the U.S. relationship, and the importance of the U.S. role in maintaining peace and security in the region. He expected Bahrain to initiate discussions shortly with [...] |
2006-08-31 09:27:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PGOV BA OFFICIALS REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1634 |
SCENESETTER FOR CROWN PRINCE'S SEPTEMBER 12 VISIT [...] (C) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa will visit Washington September 12, his first official trip to the U.S. since March 2006. His visit comes six weeks after the implementation of the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement, and soon after a concerted effort by the senior-most members [...] |
2006-09-07 12:33:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR MOPS BA REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1635 |
BAHRAIN: REACTION TO PRESIDENTIAL SPEECH ON [...] (C) DCM September 7 delivered reftel points concerning President Bush's September 6 speech on the transfer of CIA detainees to Guantanamo Bay to MFA Assistant Undersecretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa. Shaikh Abdul Aziz said he would pass the info [...] |
2006-09-07 12:49:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM PTER ASEC BA BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA164 |
AMBASSADOR'S FEBRUARY 4 MEETING WITH PM SHAIKH [...] (C) In their February 4 meeting, Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and the Ambassador discussed Ashoura processions and the appearance of posters of foreign Shia leaders, rule of law, Commerce Secretary Gutierrez's upcoming visit, and U.S.-Bahrain free trade agreement (FTA) [...] |
2006-02-06 09:36:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON ETRD BA BILAT OFFICIALS ECTRD POL |
| 06MANAMA165 |
BAHRAIN: CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION HOST COUNTRY [...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief February 6 delivered reftel demarche and non-paper concerning finalizing a host country agreement (HCA) on Chemical Weapons Convention challenge inspections to MFA Director for International Organization Affairs Ghassan Shaikho. Shaikho recognized that there had been no pro [...] |
2006-02-06 10:03:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MOPS KTIA PREL BA BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1700 |
BAHRAINIS TELL COMMERCE DELEGATION THEY ARE [...] (C) Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce Vineyard's September 12-14 visit to Bahrain served to celebrate the August 1 implementation of the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the first with a Gulf country. Vineyard stated that the agreement enables the bilateral commercial relationsh [...] |
2006-09-25 14:19:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ECON EINV PREL BEXP BA BILAT ECTRD |
| 06MANAMA1753 |
SCENESETTER FOR U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND COMMANDER [...] (S) General Abizaid, we warmly welcome your October 11-12 visit to Bahrain. Your Bahraini interlocutors remain concerned about heightened tensions with Iran and will want to hear your views on U.S. plans to contain Iran, with specific reference to Iran's nuclear ambitions. The GOB is suspic [...] |
2006-10-05 13:27:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | MARR MOPS PREL PTER ASEC BA REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1763 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES DOMESTIC, REGIONAL ISSUES [...] (C) The Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid October 5 and discussed NDI, Bahraini elections, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) meeting in Havana, friction between Jordan and Qatar, and the Ambassador's participation in a trade promotion trip in the U.S. On NDI, Shaikh Khalid said [...] |
2006-10-10 10:54:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KMPI BA OFFICIALS BILAT POL |
| 06MANAMA1782 |
SCENESETTER FOR OCTOBER 18-19 VISIT OF THE GULF [...] (C) We warmly welcome the October 18-19 visit to Bahrain of the interagency Gulf Security Dialogue delegation led by PM Assistant Secretary Hillen and DOD Assistant Secretary for International Security Rodman. Your trip follows on the heels of the October 11 visit of CENTCOM Commander General [...] |
2006-10-12 14:24:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR MOPS MASS BA IR REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1787 |
DELIVERY OF U.S.-BAHRAIN GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE [...] No summary [...] |
2006-10-15 14:25:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL KNNP MNUC PARM BA IR REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA180 |
FOREIGN MINISTER ON IRAN: WE'RE WORRIED AND NEED [...] (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid told the Ambassador February 7 that Bahrain supported the IAEA referral of Iran to the UN and suggested involving India more directly in the issue to apply greater pressure to Iran. Shaikh Khalid, who had visited Tehran January 28-29, stated that Foreign Mi [...] |
2006-02-08 09:32:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP MARR PARM BA IR REGION OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1806 |
DEFENSE MINISTER AND GENERAL ABIZAID DISCUSS [...] (C) CENTCOM Commander General Abizaid October 11 met with Defense Minister GEN Shaikh Khalifa and discussed Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, bilateral military cooperation, and counter-terrorism. Shaikh Khalifa said that Iran's behavior in the region is growing worse and Iran's nuclear program must [...] |
2006-10-19 10:15:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS MASS BA IR IZ REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1828 |
CROWN PRINCE OUTLINES REGIONAL CHALLENGES WITH [...] (C) CENTCOM Commander General Abizaid October 11 met with Crown Prince Shaikh Salman and discussed Iraq, Iran, the war of ideas in the Middle East, and Bahrain's upcoming elections. On Iraq, the CP said that the United States should adopt a "less forward-leaning position" and allow Iraqi for [...] |
2006-10-24 11:33:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS MASS BA IR IZ REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA183 |
Bahrain Guantanamo Media Update: "They promised us [...] Summary: Bahrain's newest Arabic daily recently completed a six-part series of exclusive interviews with former Guantanamo detainee Adel Kamel Abdulla Al Haji, who was returned from Guantanamo along with two other detainees in November. The exposes have given the greatest space and detail so [...] |
2006-02-09 07:23:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL PGOV BA CTR BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1844 |
DEPUTY PM TELLS GSD DELEGATION THE BEST DEFENSE IS [...] (S) Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak told the visiting interagency Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) delegation October 18 that Iran is a diplomatic, military, and political threat to the countries of the region and that the best defense is to show you are prepared for possible fu [...] |
2006-10-31 07:27:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR PARM BA IR REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1849 |
KING HAMAD SUPPORTS GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE [...] (S) King Hamad October 18 told the interagency Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) delegation that he wants to work with the U.S. on creating a new comprehensive defense strategy for the region in light of recent developments. He commended the U.S.'s bilateral approach to each of the GCC states and [...] |
2006-11-01 07:51:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR PARM BA IR REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1850 |
CROWN PRINCE TELLS GSD DELEGATION THAT U.S., GCC [...] (S) Crown Prince Salman told the interagency Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) delegation that the U.S. and its GCC allies need to send a strong message to Iran, and suggested holding a major military exercise in the region. He thought it would be "a great motivator" for the other GCC countries f [...] |
2006-11-01 07:51:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR PARM BA IR REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1851 |
MFA PLEASED WITH SUBSTANCE OF GSD INITIATIVE [...] (S) MFA Assistant Under Secretary Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak told the interagency Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) delegation October 18 that the Dialogue is a serious effort with "substance, not just ideas" to deal with regional security. He sees U.S. proposals to improve bilateral military [...] |
2006-11-01 07:52:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR PARM BA IR REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1866 |
KING UNMOVED BY NDI EFFORT TO RETURN TO BAHRAIN [...] (C) Summary. National Democratic Institute (NDI) Chairman Madeleine Albright visited Bahrain October 28 in an effort to find a way for NDI to resume its activities in Bahrain. She received a warm welcome -- both officially and unofficially -- but was unable to achieve a breakthrough on a retur [...] |
2006-11-02 08:32:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL BA BILAT POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1925 |
BAHRAIN: UPDATE ON RATIFICATION OF ARTICLE 98 [...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief November 13 raised the status of Bahrain's ratification of the Article 98 agreement with MFA Assistance Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa. Shaikh Abdul Aziz said there had been no further forward progress on ratificatio [...] |
2006-11-14 13:43:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL BA BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1938 |
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER ADDRESSES FTA, NDI, ELECTIONS [...] (C) In their November 9 meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak agreed with the Ambassador's suggestion that the GOB should launch a roadshow led by a senior official to promote the U.S.-Bahrain free trade agreement in the United States. Regarding NDI, Shaikh Mohammed said [...] |
2006-11-16 12:34:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD KDEM KMPI BA BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1954 |
AS EXPECTED, COURT FINDS ALLEGED TERRORIST CELL [...] (SBU) In the expected final move of a legal process that began in June 2004, Bahrain's Higher Criminal Court November 20 found four Bahrainis accused of planning to carry out terrorist attacks not guilty of any remaining charges. The four, Mohieddine Khan, Yaser Kamal, Bassam Ali, and Bassam [...] |
2006-11-22 14:35:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL PGOV ASEC BA BILAT CTR POL |
| 06MANAMA1956 |
A/S BOHIGIAN FINDS GOB, BUSINESS EAGER TO BENEFIT [...] (C) Commerce Assistant Secretary for Market Access and Compliance David Bohigian November 16 called on senior GOB officials, addressed an AmCham-sponsored FTA event, and met with U.S. and Bahraini company executives to promote "friction-free" bilateral trade and highlight the U.S. as a dynamic [...] |
2006-11-22 14:58:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ECON EINV PREL BEXP BA BILAT ECTRD |
| 06MANAMA1972 |
KING, NAVY SECRETARY DISCUSS BILATERAL RELATIONS, [...] (S) King Hamad told Secretary of the Navy Winter November 26 that Bahrain's relationship with the U.S. Navy was fundamental to the stability and prosperity of the country and region. The Navy has been an ambassador and liaison between the two countries and Bahrain has benefited from joint ex [...] |
2006-11-28 10:47:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR MOPS BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1979 |
GOB SPECIFIES BAHRAIN STRIKE BAN SECTORS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 12. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa issued an executive order November 20 that bans labor union strikes at facilities deemed to be in vital sectors. Going beyond the text of the 2002 La [...] |
2006-11-29 13:43:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ELAB BA BILAT HUMRIT ECTRD |
| 06MANAMA1988 |
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY DISCUSSES MILITARY [...] (S) Minister of Defense General Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa told Secretary of the Navy Winter November 26 that the long standing presence of the US Navy in Bahrain and the warm relationship between Bahrain and the US is a stabilizing force given Bahrain's "unpredictable neighbors." He [...] |
2006-12-03 11:59:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR MOPS BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1989 |
FOREIGN MINISTER TELLS NAVY SECRETARY U.S. IS [...] (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid November 26 welcomed Secretary of the Navy Winter to Bahrain and thanked him for SIPDIS all the United States does to promote stability and security in the region, saying the U.S. is Bahrain's "number one ally and friend." Referring to the U.S.-Bahrain fr [...] |
2006-12-03 12:00:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA2013 |
OFFICIALS HIGHLIGHT MOTIVES FOR STRIKE BAN [...] (C) GOB officials state that the sector-specific strike ban issued November 20 is consistent with regulations called for in the recently revised Bahraini Workers' Trade Unions Law. It was intended to be applied on a case-by-case basis to prevent strikes that could threaten national security or [...] |
2006-12-10 06:50:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV BA BILAT ECTRD HUMRIT |
| 06MANAMA2024 |
CROWN PRINCE AND A/S HILLEN DISCUSS SECURITY [...] (C) In their December 8 meeting on the eve of the opening of the IISS Manama Dialogue conference, Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa told a U.S. delegation led by State A/S Hillen, CENTCOM Vice Admiral Nichols, and NSC Senior Director Doran that the stronger the U.S. message is o [...] |
2006-12-11 12:45:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR BA BILAT REGION |
| 06MANAMA2046 |
U.S.-BAHRAIN FTA: TRADE, INVESTMENT BOOMING, BUT [...] (SBU) The U.S. - Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force on August 1, 2006 amid a period of booming U.S. trade with the region. A number of U.S. companies, including Tactics Middle East, Microsoft, Westpoint Home, Kraft, and others have announced substantial new ventures, many o [...] |
2006-12-14 13:29:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EINV PREL BEXP BA BILAT ECTRD |
| 06MANAMA2049 |
BAHRAINI FM, A/S HILLEN, AND A/S RODMAN EXPLORE [...] (C) Meeting with the U.S. delegation to the IISS Manama Dialogue conference December 8, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid said that Iranian FM Mottaki had told him earlier in the day that Iran did not want nuclear weapons, saying they would be of no benefit to Iran. Shaikh Khalid said he was pe [...] |
2006-12-19 07:00:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR BA BILAT REGION |
| 06MANAMA2051 |
BAHRAIN: DELETION OF CRS ANNEX IN AIR TRANSPORT [...] (U) Further to the 2004 GOB agreement in principle (Ref. B), and in response to August 30 subject demarche (Ref. A) delivered by EconOff, the MFA conveyed its tentative agreement November 2 to the deletion of the Computer Reservation Systems (CRS) Annex of the U.S. - Bahrain Air Transport Agre [...] |
2006-12-19 11:34:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR KTIA BA BILAT |
| 06MANAMA2060 |
FOREIGN MINISTER COVERS REGIONAL ISSUES WITH [...] (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid told the Ambassador December 14 that Iranian Foreign Minister Mottaki had used "typically harsh" language in his speech at the December 8-10 IISS conference in Bahrain. When asked why the King had met with Mottaki, Shaikh Khalid said that the GOB had not re [...] |
2006-12-20 11:12:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA2069 |
SENATOR NELSON DISCUSSES ELECTIONS, IRAQ WITH [...] (C) Senator Nelson December 18 met with members of both chambers of Bahrain's parliament and later with representatives of three non-governmental organizations involved in observation of the recent parliamentary and municipal elections. Al Asala (Salafi) political society member Isa Abul Fat [...] |
2006-12-26 07:52:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM OREP BA BILAT HUMRIT POL |
| 06MANAMA22 |
INTERIOR MINISTER DISCUSSES SECURITY ISSUES WITH [...] (C) Begin Summary: Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid praised the strong historic relationship between the governments of Bahrain and the United States during his December 20 meeting with NAVCENT Commander Vice Admiral Walsh. Senior MOI officials provided a comprehensive brief discussing t [...] |
2006-01-04 14:19:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC BA MARR PREL BILAT CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA236 |
ISLAMIC AFFAIRS UNDER SECRETARY SUPPORTS ENHANCED [...] (C) The Ambassador called on Islamic Affairs Under Secretary Dr. Fareed Muftah February 7 to discuss cultural SIPDIS exchanges and religious issues in Bahrain. Muftah characterized the October 2005 visit of Georgetown University Chaplain Imam Yahya Hendi as "very effective" in promoting c [...] |
2006-02-19 14:00:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SCUL OEXC KPAO KISL KIRF BA REFORM OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA238 |
SCENESETTER FOR COMMERCE SECRETARY GUTIERREZ'S [...] (C) Mr. Secretary, we warmly welcome your February 26-28 visit to Bahrain. Interest in doing business with the United States is at a peak with recent ratification by both countries' legislatures of the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA). We are now working closely with the senior Bahra [...] |
2006-02-19 14:33:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON ETRD BEXP OVIP BA BILAT ECTRD OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA243 |
AMBASSADOR AND CROWN PRINCE DISCUSS FTA AND IRAN [...] (C) In their February 19 meeting, Crown Prince Shaikh Salman told the Ambassador that he would deliver a speech at the February 27 conference on the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA), at which Commerce Secretary Gutierrez also will speak. The CP said the government was still considerin [...] |
2006-02-20 10:34:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD OVIP BA IR ECTRD REGION OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA268 |
PRESS, DIP NOTE PROTEST CONTINUED GTMO DETENTION [...] (U) This is an action request; please see para 7. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) Bahraini newspapers February 22 reported that Bahraini detainee Juma Al Dossary would remain at Guantanamo for at least one more year following an Administrative Review Board (ARB) decision that he contin [...] |
2006-02-22 13:54:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | KAWC PTER PREL BA APDC BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA275 |
BAHRAIN FM PLEASED WITH ABU DHABI MEETING WITH [...] (C) In a brief conversation with the Ambassador February 25, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Al-Khalifa expressed great pleasure with the opportunity to meet with the Secretary and fellow GCC Ministers in Abu Dhabi February 23, terming it a "wonderful meeting." Focusing on the discussions about [...] |
2006-02-25 14:42:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA REGION OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA301 |
BAHRAIN APPROVES CWC HOST COUNTRY AGREEMENT, SEEKS [...] (U) This is an action request; please see para 4. 2. (C) The MFA informed the Embassy by dip note (text in para 5) that the GOB agrees to sign a Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Host Country Agreement with the United States, with the text as delivered by the DOD team during its December [...] |
2006-02-28 13:19:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MARR OPDC BA BILAT |
| 06MANAMA305 |
SECRETARY DISCUSSES FTA WITH MINISTER OF INDUSTRY [...] (SBU) Summary. Minister of Industry and Commerce Hassan Fakhro told visiting Commerce Secretary Gutierrez February 27 that the Cabinet would forward most IPR implementing legislation for the FTA to the National Assembly in the coming days, and that the copyright legislation should follow soon [...] |
2006-03-01 10:11:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD PREL OVIP SECRETARY OF COMMERCE GUTIERREZ REGION OFFICIALS ECTRD BILAT |
| 06MANAMA314 |
COMMERCE SECRETARY GUTIERREZ MEETINGS WITH PRIME [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa welcomed Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez February 27, voicing SIPDIS appreciation for his visit and the Secretary's support for the U.S.-Bahrain FTA. The PM stressed the importance of stability in the region for development and urged the U [...] |
2006-03-01 14:59:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD PREL PGOV BEXP BA REGION OFFICIALS ECTRD BILAT |
| 06MANAMA326 |
SECRETARY GUTIERREZ MEETS WITH KING HAMAD: FTA, [...] (C) Summary. In a February 27 meeting with visiting Commerce Secretary Gutierrez, King Hamad strongly praised the strength of the U.S.-Bahrain relationship, said that Bahrain can never forget what the U.S. has done for it, and stressed the importance of the Free Trade Agreement for Bahrain. He [...] |
2006-03-05 09:00:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BA IS QA ETRD OVIP SECRETARY OF COMMERCE GUTIERREZ BILAT ECTRD OFFICIALS REGION |
| 06MANAMA333 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES SECURITY ISSUES WITH INTERIOR [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador, in a February 12 meeting with Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, discussed recent Ashoora celebrations in Bahrain, reviewed worldwide reactions to the release of Danish cartoon depiction's of the Muslim Prophet Mohammed, and was provided wit [...] |
2006-03-05 15:13:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ASEC BA PGOV PHUM PTER OFFICIALS BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA358 |
AMBASSADOR'S MARCH 7 MEETING WITH DEPUTY PRIME [...] (C) The Ambassador and Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak March 7 discussed Crown Prince Salman's upcoming visit to Washington, elections in Bahrain, trafficking in persons, and the anti-terrorism law. During his March 19-21 visit, the CP will discuss the U.S.-Bahrain Free Tra [...] |
2006-03-08 06:29:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD PHUM KNNP PTER OVIP KDEM KPAL BA REGION OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA378 |
MOSTLY POSITIVE REACTIONS TO FTA CONFERENCE [...] (SBU) The February 27 conference on "Free Trade in the Middle East," attended by Commerce Secretary Gutierrez, Bahraini Minister of Industry and Commerce Fakhro, and Jordanian Minister of Industry and Trade Zubi, publicized the benefits of the U.S.-Bahrain free trade agreement (FTA) and broug [...] |
2006-03-11 13:52:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON BEXP PREL KPAO BA ECTRD BILAT |
| 06MANAMA409 |
LUNCHEON WITH KING HAMAD [...] (C) King Hamad, during a March 13 luncheon, had high praise for the U.S. and its positive role in maintaining stability in the Gulf. "Without you," he stated, "we'd be squashed." He made clear his concern for Iran, both as a regional power and as a meddling force inside Bahrain. Iran can be expecte [...] |
2006-03-15 13:42:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM BA IR REGION OFFICIALS POL BILAT |
| 06MANAMA418 |
BAHRAIN: CHARITIES AND MENA-FATF PLENARY IN CAIRO [...] Emboffs March 15 delivered reftel demarche to Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) Head of Compliance Unit Khalid Al-Jaber and provided him with a copy of the MENA-FATF charities white paper (Reftel). Al-Jaber said he was unfamiliar with the document and that the GoB was still working to finalize its [...] |
2006-03-17 09:45:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN EFIN PTER BA BILAT ECTRD CTR |
| 06MANAMA434 |
SUGGESTED BAHRAINI EDITS AND REVISIONS TO CWC HOST [...] (C) MFA Director for International Organization Affairs Ghassan Shaikho told Pol/Econ Chief March 15 that in preparing the final text of the Chemical Weapons Convention Host Country Agreement Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the Bahraini side had uncovered several areas that it would like t [...] |
2006-03-19 10:51:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MARR BA BILAT |
| 06MANAMA442 |
DEPUTY PM, FOREIGN MINISTER AGREE TO COUNSELOR [...] (S) State Department Counselor Zelikow met separately with Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa March 12 to initiate a strategic dialogue on regional security, including concerns about Iran. They agreed with the [...] |
2006-03-20 05:45:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PARM PTER MARR EFIN KISL KNNP BA IR REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA443 |
COUNSELOR ZELIKOW DISCUSSES IRAN AND IRAQ WITH [...] (C) Summary: State Department Counselor Zelikow met March 12 with Shura Council members Dr. Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Ibrahim Mohamed Bashmi, both of whom are on the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and National Security Committee, to discuss Iraq, Iran and domestic issues in Bahrain. Dr. [...] |
2006-03-20 05:52:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM PTER MARR EFIN KISL KNNP BA IR IZ BILAT OFFICIALS REGION |
| 06MANAMA475 |
BAHRAIN: ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT DEMARCHE [...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief March 22 delivered reftel demarche concerning the Arab League summit to MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz SIPDIS bin Mubarak Al Khalifa. Shaikh Abdul Aziz noted that Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa was in t [...] |
2006-03-22 14:45:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL BA REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA530 |
SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY JOSEPH'S APRIL 8 [...] (C) We warmly welcome Under Secretary Joseph's April 8 visit to Bahrain. The visit comes during a period of high-level bilateral engagement, which the Bahrainis seek and appreciate. In the past six weeks, Commerce Secretary Gutierrez and State Department Counselor Zelikow came to Bahrain (R [...] |
2006-03-29 14:22:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PARM PTER BA BILAT CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA541 |
DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON STATUS OF RETURNED GTMO [...] No summary [...] |
2006-04-02 14:32:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | KAWC PTER ASEC BA CTR BILAT |
| 06MANAMA559 |
BAHRAIN: EXPANDING PSI PARTICIPATION IN THE [...] (S) Pol/Econ Chief April 5 delivered reftel demarche concerning expanding participation in the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) in the Middle East to MFA Director for Bilateral Affairs Dhafer Al Umran. Al Umran's response focused on two main issues - other regional countries' particip [...] |
2006-04-05 09:34:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP BA BILAT CTR OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA63 |
DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON BAHRAINI DETAINEES AT GTMO [...] No summary [...] |
2006-01-18 10:17:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KAWC PTER ASEC PREL BA CTR BILAT |
| 06MANAMA692 |
CWC HOST COUNTRY AGREEMENT WITH BAHRAIN [...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief April 22 delivered Ref A talking points, non-paper, and revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a Chemical Weapons Convention Host Country Agreement (HCA) to MFA Director for International Organization Affairs Ghassan Shaikho. Shaikho was pleased that the United Stat [...] |
2006-04-23 08:04:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MARR MASS BA BILAT |
| 06MANAMA694 |
DIPLOMATIC NOTE REQUESTING INFORMATION ON [...] (U) This is an action request; please see para 3. 2. (C) Post received the following diplomatic note from the MFA on April 17. Begin Text: Ref: 19/1/5-65437 Date: April 15, 2006 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain presents it compliments to the Embassy of the [...] |
2006-04-23 08:05:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | KAWC PREL PTER BA BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA710 |
BAHRAIN REFORM STRATEGY: FIRST QUARTER 2006 [...] (C) The reporting period was marked by tumult on the political scene as competing Shia groups jockeyed for the support of their community. Leading Shia opposition society Al Wifaq remained preoccupied with organizing itself internally following its decision, along with several other oppositi [...] |
2006-04-25 10:45:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KMPI ECON KPAO BA BILAT REFORM |
| 06MANAMA758 |
SCENESETTER FOR U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND COMMANDER [...] (C) General Abizaid, we warmly welcome your May 8 visit to Bahrain. Your Bahraini interlocutors are most concerned about heightened tensions with Iran and will want to hear your views on U.S. plans to deal with Iran. The Bahraini government is deeply suspicious of Iran's nuclear program and [...] |
2006-05-01 13:26:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS PGOV ASEC BA REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA759 |
AMBASSADOR PRESSES MFA FOR FAVORABLE RESOLUTION OF [...] (C) In an April 26 meeting, the Ambassador briefed MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa on the status of the MEPI-funded National Democratic Institute (NDI) project in Bahrain. The Ambassador noted that he had requested to meet [...] |
2006-05-01 13:28:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KMPI BA BILAT POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA766 |
COR PRESIDENT AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS CHAIRMAN DISCUSS [...] (C) The Ambassador met separately with Council of Representatives (COR) President Al Dahrani and COR Foreign Affairs, Defense and National Security Committee Chairman Ahmed Behzad on April 23 and 24 respectively to discuss pending legislation of U.S. interest. Both MPs expressed their confid [...] |
2006-05-02 12:20:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ETRD KIPR ETTC BA BILAT ECTRD |
| 06MANAMA797 |
BAHRAIN: MAY 6 GCC HEADS OF STATE CONSULTATIVE [...] (S) In a meeting covering several subjects (septels), the Ambassador May 6 delivered Ref A letter from the President and Ref B demarche on the GCC heads of state Consultative Meeting to Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa a few hours before the Minister and King Hamad departed [...] |
2006-05-07 13:46:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER MOPS BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA800 |
BAHRAIN: FOLLOW UP ON THE PROLIFERATION SECURITY [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-07 13:47:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP MNUC PARM PHSA BA BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA804 |
AMBASSADOR PRESSES FOREIGN MINISTER FOR FAVORABLE [...] (C) In a meeting covering several subjects (septels), the Ambassador May 6 pressed Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa for a favorable resolution to the National Democratic Institute's (NDI) outstanding legal status in Bahrain. Referring to Deputy National Security Advisor Ab [...] |
2006-05-08 07:27:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KMPI KDEM BA BILAT REFORM OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA818 |
CENTRAL COMMAND GENERAL ABIZAID'S MAY 8 MEETING [...] (C) Centcom Commander General Abizaid met with Crown Prince Salman May 8 and discussed the May 6 GCC Consultative Meeting in Riyadh, the Iranian threat, building up defenses in the Gulf, and the situation in Iraq. The CP said the GCC leaders were far more cooperative towards each other than i [...] |
2006-05-09 11:40:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS BA IR IZ REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA836 |
NDI PROGRAM DIRECTOR SET TO DEPART BAHRAIN [...] (C) NDI Program Director for Bahrain Fawzi Guleid is to depart Bahrain May 12 after negotiations on an MOU regularizing NDI's status in Bahrain reached an impasse and the government advised that Guleid's residency permit had expired. Guleid hopes to continue supporting programs for Bahrain fr [...] |
2006-05-11 11:38:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KMPI BA BILAT REFORM POL |
| 06MANAMA873 |
SCENESETTER FOR U.S.-BAHRAIN MILITARY CONSULTATIVE [...] (SBU) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Long, we warmly welcome you and the U.S. Delegation to the 13th Annual U.S.-Bahrain Military Consultative Committee (MCC) 23-24 May. We have requested meetings with the Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Bahrain [...] |
2006-05-18 14:08:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS ASEC BA REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA884 |
BAHRAIN: HCOC - ENCOURAGING ADDITIONAL COUNTRIES [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-21 14:29:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC MTCRE BA ROW BILAT |
| 06MANAMA885 |
BAHRAIN: FOLLOW UP ON DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-21 14:30:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL SOCI BA SU REGION BILAT |
| 06MANAMA89 |
DELIVERY OF DIPNOTE ON BAHRAINI DETAINEES AT GTMO [...] (S) The Ambassador January 21 delivered Ref A diplomatic note concerning the health, treatment, and status of the three remaining Bahraini detainees at Guantanamo to Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa in a meeting covering several issues (septels). Shaikh Khalid asked about [...] |
2006-01-23 11:51:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | KAWC PREL PTER ASEC OPDC BA OFFICIALS CTR BILAT |
| 06MANAMA891 |
BAHRAINI POLITICAL SCENE PART I: GOVERNMENT [...] (S) The forced departure of NDI's project director on May 12 is just one example of actions taken by elements within the government and ruling family to exert increased control over the political environment in the run-up to parliamentary and municipal council elections later this year. Accor [...] |
2006-05-22 14:03:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PGOV PREL KDEM KMPI BA BILAT POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA901 |
BAHRAIN: SMALLPOX DEMARCHE [...] The Ambassador May 17 shared reftel demarche concerning the World Health Assembly (WHA) draft resolution on smallpox eradication with Health Minister Nada Haffadh. Minister Haffadh expressed interest in the subject and said she would convey the information to Health Ministry Director of Public [...] |
2006-05-24 05:01:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AORC TBIO WHO BA BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA907 |
BAHRAINI POLITICAL SCENE PART II: ROYAL FAMILY [...] (C) At a time when the Bahrain's King and ruling family should be congratulating themselves for having successfully maneuvered major opposition society Al Wifaq into deciding to end its boycott and participate in this year's parliamentary elections, recent developments suggest that at least so [...] |
2006-05-24 11:23:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM KMPI BA BILAT POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA923 |
AMBASSADOR AND CUSTOMS HEAD OPEN MEPI IPR [...] (U) The Ambassador joined President of Customs, Ports and Free Zones Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Al-Khalifa May 21 to open a MEPI-funded USPTO Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Border Enforcement Workshop. The two met on May 22 to discuss bilateral cooperation to enhance Bahrain's port security. [...] |
2006-05-28 12:48:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | EWWT ECON ASEC KMPI BA REGION BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA936 |
DPM SHAIKH MOHAMMED DISCUSSES IRAN, IRAQ, NDI WITH [...] (C) Summary. In a May 29 meeting with the Ambassador, DPM Shaikh Mohammed welcomed continued dialogue on Iran, saying it would be vital to get as accurate intelligence as we can on Iran's nuclear program. On Iraq, he urged that new Iraqi ministers make a greater effort to reach out to their B [...] |
2006-05-30 06:09:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM IR IZ BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA963 |
REQUEST TO VISIT BAHRAINI DETAINEES AT GUANTANAMO [...] (U) This is an action request; see para 3. 2. (C) Post received the following diplomatic note on May 30, 2006, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Begin Text: Ref: 19/1/15-68530 Date: May 28, 2006 Confidential and Urgent SIPDIS The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdo [...] |
2006-06-03 11:01:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER BA BILAT CTR |
| 06MANAMA977 |
PRIME MINISTER, AMBASSADOR DISCUSS IRAN, GCC, FTA [...] (C) The Ambassador met with Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa June 3 and discussed the U.S. initiative on Iran, the GCC, and the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Accompanying the PM was Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Foreign Minister S [...] |
2006-06-04 14:24:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON ETRD BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA982 |
FM SHAIKH KHALID REQUESTS INFORMATION ON IRAN [...] (C) Summary and action request. Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid has requested further information on the components of the package of incentives for Iran, and especially on the political component which Bahrain understands is aimed at giving Iran recognition as a regional player. He asked that [...] |
2006-06-05 13:43:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IR BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 06MANAMA989 |
"The Sapphire Trio: American Women in the Arts" [...] The all-women American chamber ensemble The Sapphire Trio performed American and classical music in Bahrain from May 15th through May 17th, providing Bahraini audiences with a glimpse of the diversity of expression and talent in the American musical arts community. Partially funded by a Perf [...] |
2006-06-06 07:41:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM OEXC SCUL KPAO PREL BA BILAT |
| 07MANAMA12 |
AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW MINISTER OF STATE FOR [...] (C) The Ambassador December 28 called on newly appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Nizar Al Baharna and discussed bilateral relations, the internal political situation in Bahrain, the National Democratic Institute project in Bahrain, UN Security Council Resolution 1737 dealing [...] |
2007-01-04 15:09:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV BA BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA152 |
AMBASSADOR AND PM HAIL RECORD TRADE LEVEL IN 2006 [...] (U) The Ambassador told Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa February 14 that 2006 full-year statistics for bilateral trade between the United States and Bahrain had just been posted, and total trade volume reached over $1.1 billion, an increase of more than 45 percent over 2005 [...] |
2007-02-15 15:03:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON ETRD BA BILAT ECTRD |
| 07MANAMA158 |
SCHEDULING THE NEXT U.S.-BAHRAIN GULF SECURITY [...] (C) The Ambassador February 19 delivered reftel proposal to hold a Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) session on March 8 in Washington to Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, during a meeting covering several subjects (septels). The Crown Prince agreed to hold the session on March 8, n [...] |
2007-02-20 08:43:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PTER BA IR BILAT REGION |
| 07MANAMA184 |
SCENESETTER FOR MARCH VISITS OF BAHRAINI CROWN [...] (C) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa will both visit Washington in early March. Shaikh Khalid will arrive first for meetings beginning on March 1 and he plans to remain in the Washington area for more than a week until the [...] |
2007-02-27 11:58:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR BA BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA197 |
DEPUTY PM, EDB CHIEF DISCUSS GROWTH AND TRADE WITH [...] (C) Deputy PM Shaikh Mohammed Bin Mubarak told Commerce Deputy Secretary Sampson February 5 that he welcomed the idea of a wider regional free trade agreement, but stressed that problems in Iraq and Iran's ideology of expansion could have a negative impact on regional economic integration. In [...] |
2007-03-01 14:46:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD PGOV PREL BA BILAT ECTRD OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA22 |
SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GATES' [...] (C) Mr. Secretary, we warmly welcome your January 17-19 visit to Bahrain. The fifty-year U.S. Navy presence in Bahrain is the centerpiece of the U.S.-Bahrain bilateral relationship. Bahrain considers the Navy to be its defense against external threats, starting with Iran, and has recently t [...] |
2007-01-09 13:47:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS BA IZ IR BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA221 |
CUSTOMS AND PORTS DIRECTORATE REITERATES REQUEST [...] This is an action message. Please see paragraph four. 2. The Embassy received a letter from President of Customs, Ports and Free Zones Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa, in which he requested specific technical assistance training. As he mentions, his letter follows verbal discussions (ref [...] |
2007-03-07 15:01:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON BA BILAT ETRD |
| 07MANAMA257 |
SCENESETTER FOR COMMANDER, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND, [...] (C) Admiral Fallon, we warmly welcome your March 22-23 and 27-28 visits to Bahrain. The fifty-year U.S. Navy presence in Bahrain is the centerpiece of the U.S.-Bahrain bilateral relationship. Bahrain considers the Navy to be its defense against external threats, starting with Iran, and has [...] |
2007-03-19 14:59:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR MOPS MASS BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 07MANAMA336 |
MARINE CORPS COMMANDANT DISCUSSES IRAQ, IRAN WITH [...] (C) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman Al Khalifa told visiting Marine Corps Commandant General Conway April 5 that the "tide needs to be turned" in Iraq, and the Iraqi security forces need to find those perpetrating the violence to stop them. He advised coalition troop level reductions in urban areas and [...] |
2007-04-11 05:50:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR MCAP BA BILAT REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA343 |
MARINE CORPS COMMANDANT DISCUSSES IRAN, IRAQ, [...] (S) Minister of Defense General Shaikh Khalifa Al Khalifa told Marine Corps Commandant General James Conway April 5, that he had received intelligence about an Iranian submarine that had entered Saudi waters recently, but when the information was passed to the Saudis, they did not act on it. [...] |
2007-04-15 05:26:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PGOV MASS MCAP BA BILAT OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA385 |
BAHRAIN: MARCH 2007 AUCKLAND PSI OPERATIONAL [...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief April 24 delivered Ref A read-out of the March 2007 Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting to MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa. Shaikh Abdul Aziz was grateful for [...] |
2007-04-25 10:28:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP MNUC PARM BA REGION BILAT |
| 07MANAMA446 |
SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY [...] (C) Mr. Secretary, we warmly welcome your May 28 visit to Bahrain. Your visit will offer an excellent opportunity to follow up on the March visit to Washington of Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa, demonstrate our interest in and commitment to strengthening our cooper [...] |
2007-05-17 09:58:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL MARR MASS PTER ASEC BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 07MANAMA450 |
NDI STAFF VISIT OUTLINES WAY FORWARD FOR [...] (C) Two representatives from the National Democratic Institute (NDI) visited Bahrain May 10-15 and met with a wide range of government officials, parliamentarians, and civil society representatives to discuss the resumption of NDI activities in Bahrain. NDI staff outlined their intention to [...] |
2007-05-17 15:18:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BA BILAT POL |
| 07MANAMA487 |
BAHRAIN: ENCOURAGING COUNTRIES TO JOIN THE HCOC [...] No summary [...] |
2007-05-30 13:38:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MNUC ETTC BA BILAT |
| 07MANAMA507 |
PRIME MINISTER AND AMBASSADOR DISCUSS ECONOMIC AND [...] (C) Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa told the Ambassador June 3 that he had been pleased to meet with the delegation from the U.S.-Bahrain Business Council (USBBC) on May 29 (reftel). He said it was important for visitors from the United States to meet with senior Bahraini [...] |
2007-06-04 14:11:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD PGOV ASEC BA OFFICIALS BILAT |
| 07MANAMA582 |
BAHRAIN DECIDES AGAINST JOINING PSI OPERATIONAL [...] (U) This is an action message - please see para 3. 2. (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa confirmed to the Ambassador June 21 information that Defense Minister General Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa also discussed with the Ambassador the previous day: that Bahrain [...] |
2007-06-21 13:42:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM BA REGION BILAT |
| 07MANAMA661 |
NDI REACHES AGREEMENT ON RESUMING PROGRAMMING IN [...] (SBU) NDI reached agreement July 12 with the Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) on a Statement of Principles that will allow NDI to resume programming in Bahrain more than a year after it was asked to close down its office in the Kingdom. The agreement calls for NDI and BIPD [...] |
2007-07-16 14:05:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BA BILAT POL REFORM |
| 07MANAMA667 |
CROWN PRINCE, AMCHAM DISCUSS ECONOMIC [...] (C) In a June 11 meeting with the local AmCham board of directors, Crown Prince Shaikh Salman noted the range of commercial development taking place in Bahrain and applauded the Ambassador's assistance in implementing the FTA, which he hoped would benefit Bahraini businesses in the US. He bel [...] |
2007-07-18 09:46:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD ELAB PGOV BA BILAT ECTRD OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA7 |
CROWN PRINCE AND CNO DISCUSS REGIONAL THREATS [...] (C) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Mullen discussed on December 27 the U.S.-Bahrain relationship and regional threats including Iran and Iraq. The CP praised the United States for providing stability and security in the region and asked about the statu [...] |
2007-01-04 05:44:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS ASEC BA BILAT REGION OFFICIALS |
| 07MANAMA79 |
KING AND DEPUTY DEFENSE SECRETARY ENGLAND CONFER [...] (C) King Hamad and Deputy Defense Secretary England discussed bilateral relations, Iran, Iraq, Syria, U.S. policy in the region and Bahraini domestic affairs during a January 22 lunch meeting. The King declared that Bahrain is proud of its relationship with the United States and pledged that [...] |
2007-01-26 11:48:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR ECON PGOV KDEM BA REGION BILAT |