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| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05ALGIERS1013 |
AMBASSADOR RAISES EXERCISE-SPECIFIC SOFA WITH [...] (C) During Ambassador's May 21 call on newly appointed Foreign Minister Mohammed Bedjaoui (other issues reported septel), Ambassador noted the June 6-18 Flintlock '05 special forces exercise, adding that the exercise would provide an opportunity to advance counterterrorism capabilities in the [...] |
2005-05-21 15:11:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PREL AG SOFA |
| 05ALGIERS1016 |
AMBASSADOR'S INTRODUCTORY CALL ON FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Ambassador conducted his first official call May 21 on Foreign Minister Mohammed Bedjaoui, who was appointed May 1 in place of former Fonmin Belkhadem (septel reports their discussion of an exercise-specific SOFA). The conversation covered U.S.-Algerian relations and a possible Bedjaoui v [...] |
2005-05-22 11:58:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KNNP ABLD AG IR IS US SOFA |
| 05ALGIERS1049 |
SENHADJI POSITIVELY ASSESSES INAUGURAL JOINT [...] (C) Over May 24 lunch with Ambassador, MOD Secretary General Senhadji expressed great satisfaction with his Washington visit and the inaugural session of the Joint Military Dialogue. He also indicated Algeria would approve a SOFA for the June Flintlock exercises; reaffirmed Algerian interest [...] |
2005-05-25 16:33:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS PREL PGOV AG MO WI SOFA |
| 05ALGIERS1175 |
FM BEDJAOUI PROVIDES ORAL SOFA ASSURANCES, [...] (C) FM Bedjaoui told Ambassador June 8 that Algeria could not accept our proposed exchange of notes for a Flintlock exercise SOFA because of domestic legal constraints. However, he repeatedly reaffirmed the importance Algeria attached to these exercises; said Algeria was considering possible a [...] |
2005-06-08 15:22:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL PGOV AG SOFA |
| 05ALGIERS1591 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES U.S.-ALGERIAN COOPERATION, [...] (C) Ambassador was the first official caller on newly appointed MFA Secretary General Ramdane Lamamra July 31. Lamamra, a former Ambassador to Washington from 1996-99 and to the UN from 1993-96, was recalled from Lisbon last week to replace a colleague (former Secretary General Hocine Meghlao [...] |
2005-08-01 17:50:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ETRD MARR AG MO WI IZ US SOFA |
| 05ALGIERS1853 |
ALGERIA DECLINES OFFER OF DELEGATION TO DISCUSS [...] (C) Ambassador, accompanied by Pol/Econ Chief, called on MFA Americas Director Chikhi August 30 to press the need for SOFA protections for U.S. personnel involved in exercises in Algeria and to seek clarification on the issue of a SOFA team visit in September. Chikhi doggedly adhered to the la [...] |
2005-08-31 13:27:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL PGOV AG SOFA |
| 05ALGIERS1877 |
ALGERIAN FOREIGN MINISTER CONFIRMS GOA READINESS [...] (S) FM Bedjaoui told Ambassador August 31 that political sensitivities over the fact or appearance of a permanent U.S. troop presence or basing arrangements precluded Algeria from agreeing to a public, formal SOFA agreement. That said, Algeria understood the importance and mutual benefit of ou [...] |
2005-09-06 10:54:00 | Embassy Algiers | SECRET | MARR PREL PGOV AG SOFA |
| 05ALGIERS2225 |
FORCE STATUS PROTECTION DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (S) Ambassador delivered to FM Bedjaoui on October 26 Ref A demarche on securing protections for personnel engaged in the U.S.-Algerian military exercise this November, leaving behind proposed draft language for an exchange of diplomatic notes. Ambassador stressed our need for written assuranc [...] |
2005-10-31 16:57:00 | Embassy Algiers | SECRET | MARR MOPS PREL AG SOFA |
| 05ALGIERS839 |
MG SENHADJI SEES JOINT MILITARY DIALOGUE AS STEP [...] (C) MOD Secretary General Senhadji discussed with Ambassador April 25 the upcoming Joint Military Dialogue talks in Washington (May 10-11), expressing appreciation for the excellent program that has been arranged and exchanging views on what to expect from these talks. He agreed with Ambassad [...] |
2005-04-26 15:31:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MASS AG SOFA |
| 05SANTIAGO1677 |
MFA LEGAL ADVISOR ON PROSPECTS FOR LONG-TERM SOFA [...] (C) On August 4, E/POL Counselor spoke one-on-one with Foreign Ministry Legal Advisor Claudio Troncoso to follow up on our request for a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), and to explore whether the GOC was ready to discuss specifics. Troncoso reiterated cautions we had heard before from MFA: a [...] |
2005-08-09 17:56:00 | Embassy Santiago | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV PREL CI SOFA |
| 05SANTIAGO1681 |
A/S DESUTTER'S AUGUST 18-19 VISIT TO CHILE: [...] Summary: Following a successful run on the international stage, Chile is shifting its focus to domestic issues and its December 11 presidential and congressional elections. Former Defense Minister and ruling coalition candidate Michelle Bachelet is the favorite to succeed President Lagos. Chi [...] |
2005-08-10 14:44:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PARM EAID MARR HA VE CI SOFA |
| 08BUCHAREST463 |
ROMANIA ON THE IRAQ SOFA: "WE NEED A LEGAL [...] (S) EMBOFFS met with MOD Deputy State Secretary for Defense Policy and Planning Rear Admiral Mihai Cornell and MFA Director for Middle East and Africa Ambassador Mihail Dobre on June 5, to review status of Iraq SOFA negotiations at the request of MOD and MFA. POLMILOFF, drawing on reftels A an [...] |
2008-06-10 14:26:00 | Embassy Bucharest | SECRET | KTIA MARR PGOV PREL SOFA RO |
| 08BUCHAREST804 |
ROMANIA: "TIME IS RUNNING OUT ON LEGAL FRAMEWORK [...] (C) At the end of an October 16 meeting with POLMILOFF, MFA Director for Strategic Affairs Daniel Ionita said that he needed to convey quietly his concern that time was running out on a legal framework for Romania to maintain its troops in Iraq. Ionita clarified that this was not/not an issue [...] |
2008-10-17 14:29:00 | Embassy Bucharest | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIA MARR PGOV PREL SOFA RO |
| 08BUCHAREST852 |
ROMANIA: A NEW UNSCR IS ONLY VIABLE OPTION FOR [...] (S) In an October 30 meeting, MFA Director General for Bilateral Relations Anca Mantulescu told POLMILOFF that there is no longer a window for Parliament to approve a SOFA with Iraq. She said, "I think your plan B for a UNSCR needs to become your plan A." She added that the demands for formin [...] |
2008-10-31 15:57:00 | Embassy Bucharest | SECRET | KTIA MARR PGOV PREL SOFA RO |
| 08STATE53211 |
IRAQI SOFA NEGOTIATING TEAM ON FACT-FINDING VISIT [...] (SBU) Following several months of negotiations on a Status of Forces Agreement between Iraq and the United States, the Iraqi negotiators have decided to visit several countries with similar bi-lateral agreements with the United States already in place. Posts are requested to support the visit [...] |
2008-05-19 19:10:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | GM IZ JA KS KTIA MARR PGOV PREL SN SOFA |
| 08STATE55858 |
IRAQI SOFA NEGOTIATOR VISIT - BACKGROUND [...] (U) This is a joint Department of State-Department of Defense cable. 2. (S) The Status of Forces Agreement being negotiated with Iraq is intended to be an enduring document similar to SOFAs the United States has with other countries: setting the "rules of the road" whenever U.S. forces are [...] |
2008-05-23 22:18:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | GM IZ JA KS KTIA MARR PGOV PREL SN SOFA |
| 08STATE55889 |
IRAQI SOFA NEGOTIATOR VISIT - BACKGROUND [...] (U) This is a joint Department of State-Department of Defense cable. 2. (S) The Status of Forces Agreement being negotiated with Iraq is intended to be an enduring document similar to SOFAs the United States has with other countries: setting the "rules of the road" whenever U.S. forces are [...] |
2008-05-24 01:50:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | GM IZ JA KS KTIA MARR PGOV PREL SN SOFA |
| 08TOKYO1554 |
IRAQI SOFA TEAM VISITS TOKYO [...] (C) SUMMARY: A five-member delegation led by Iraqi Under Secretary for Multinational Relations and Legal Affairs Dr. Mohammad Alhaj Hamoud visited Tokyo June 2-5 to consult with Japanese and U.S. authorities on the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). The delegation received briefings [...] |
2008-06-06 08:38:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL SOFA IZ JA |